Hagstrom happenings

[@dale1956ties]

"Because our parasocial relationship does not extend that far." Pure gold

[@binderfan436]

Yep. That was 👍

[@joesantamaria5874]

GOLD Jerry, GOLD

[@Obscurity202]

Absolute banger of a thing to say

[@catabaticanabatic3800]

Hahaha. Superb. I've never heard that word before but there are a good many content makers that should take note - the "Influencer" brigade.

[@blodpudding]

WHY WON'T TED LET US LOVE HIM!?! /s :D

[@pokezodia]

Dear Ted, I'd like to thank you for your videos. I've been watching all of them for quite a long time now, and it really helps me to relief some of my mental health issues. It's by far the best medicine for my depression. I love every single one of your amazing videos. God bless you, much love from Brazil.

[@davidhord]

I can only agree. His voice and just the overall video style is very soothing

[@foofghtr]

My tech moved to Colorado from Philadelphia Main Line Suburbs, and Ted is the only guy so far in years who’s work I trust with my gear. I have to hook him up with some serious projects. I know he’s booked but I’m in no rush.

[@stanleeikki]

Sending prayers for a full recovery from your depression. Hang in there.

[@familiesintraumarecovery6126]

I am glad you have found something that helps you perhaps feel "grounded." A member of our team lectures at university and has been doing a study into how art helps with trauma. I was also a potter, and found that working in the pottery helped recalibrate me so that I was able to deal with the problems in hand (the trauma). Working with wood, walking, studying birds - all things that can help with mental health. We have a saying - "It's not what's wrong with you - It's what happened to you." We talk of substance use (not abuse) [and alcohol.] We try to look at what drove the person to rely on substances. I think the magic in these "Interests" like instrument repair - and Ted's way of presenting these videos, is it allow you to slow down. The world is going fast and is very noisy. I hope you continue to take things in your control as best you can and seek out things that help and perhaps heal.

[@timjharris]

Amen

[@pmd7914]

My favourite youtuber doesn't chase likes, subscribes, bell ringing. Just delivers the best content of the genre. Will never read this, I don't care, he don't care.

[@nebula_M42]

who's Will?

[@bvalt1]

Without a doubt he has the best wise ass remarks of any channel I watch, Ted you are a master at polite ball busting, (along with guitar repair) what a pleasure to watch and listen to. Thanks for all the laughs, and tips on how to repair my guitars!!

[@thepostapocalyptictrio4762]

As a beginner luthier, I’ve learned much from this channel. Thank you and enjoy a break.

[@promastersonly1419]

Allow me to sing the praises of Hagstrom for a minute - I've been into them since 1983 and it's the only guitar I "collect" these days. I have demos of 7 of them on my channel. Anyway, I realize it's not to everyone's taste but there are some GREAT features built in to pretty much all vintage Hagstroms. The third screw of that neck plate is actually a machine screw that couples the body directly to the truss rod - pretty good idea. That bridge design is the ONLY one I know of that allows you to set the intonation, height, AND spacing of each string individually. I set mine up with a spread string spacing - more room on the high strings than the low strings. The pickups have pole pieces, but those are dummies - it's an Alnico 5 bar pickup. The Hagstrom neck is a thing of beauty - it's super thin and flat - the fastest playing neck in the world. Some Vikings got a Hagstrom branded Bigsby, but the solid bodies got the Hagstrom trem, which was also put on Guilds of the period. That thing works well, but it has a hidden feature - there's a thumbscrew that allows you to "park" the bar flat to the guitar, so you can put it in the case without having to remove it. Overall, lots and lots of little Hagstrom innovations that made them unique and interesting, and once the Hagstrom disease hits you, you'll never stop!

[@JeanMarceaux]

There's a Schaller TOM style bridge that allows for that kind of adjustment, but it's not vintage, and I wouldn't put it past them to license the Hagstrom design.

[@promastersonly1419]

@@JeanMarceaux Looked it up. Yes indeed. This is an excellent tip, because I have a few guitars with TOM style bridges, and this is a drop in but still allows string spacing adjustment. Very cool Thanks!

[@JeanMarceaux]

@@promastersonly1419 glad to be of help!

[@mevinson]

Ted, I have found through trial and error the best was to age-look bindings knobs and tuning pegs, virtually all white plastics etc. is to use the food grade spice Turmeric in a solution of mild alcohol and water and sometimes just rubbing it dry on certain porous types of plastics does the trick very well!

[@theolderbrother]

A little more history trivia on Hagström. They were the official importer of Fender in Sweden in early 60’s. IIRC, that business started in 62. They imported the guitars without cases and provided them with Swedish produced cases made with blonde/brown tolex, brown leather ends, Yellow lining and that had different hardware compared to US cases of that time. I have a 62 Jazzmaster with a Hag-case from that era.

[@Claes_Isacson]

Nice one! Greetings from Hagström land (Sweden) 🎸👋🇸🇪

[@TheFIDASchannel]

This is one of the only channels which gets a like before the first minute of watching a video. Thank you Ted for the great videos!

[@Robeuten]

Indeed, it became a conditioned reflex to me - hearing the nice music during the intro => PRESS LIKE BUTTON!

[@myeyesarewaiting]

always nice to see a bit more life getting added to an old guitar.

[@MrKite_]

25:08 love that answer

[@grene1955]

I don't think Ted nearly enough credit for how good a player he is. Whatever the guitar model he has worked on, he plays it in the appropriate style. And I learn so much from each video...one of the best channels on the internet, period!

[@harlanbarnhart4656]

We can tell you enjoyed the Martin by the exuberant playing.

[@jmoishere]

Just found this channel, and I really enjoy the content. I’ve started fixing up guitars as a hobby recently, and these are some of the best videos I’ve seen on the subject.

[@jean-pierremarinalonzo3204]

This adjustable bridge is a very good idea thank you Hagstrom and thank you Ted to show us the amount of work and thoughts to do it right.

[@dannork1240]

I love these non-Gibson semihollows (Hags and the myriad MIJ ones) but they’re so darn fragile, I’ve never owned one that wasn’t right at the edge of playability. If someone of Ted’s abilities are challenged by these, I don’t feel so bad about not being able to keep mine from being wall hangers. 👍🏼

[@Geeman002]

Hello Ted! I bought a Hagsrtom 8 string bass in 1967 and I loved it (took the octave strings off). Two other bassists I met had them too (minus the octave strings). It was a great bass, very comfortable neck (shorter scale than Fender). I loved that bass. Played it in the U.S. Navy band attached to the USS FDR. Thank you for sharing this, I love watching you!

[@FriPilot]

That bridge pickup looks like it and its mount, were put on backwards.

[@The_Walrus_Was_Paul_1984]

Great job and guitar, if I were the owner, I would’ve got refret with taller frets.

[@johneeeemarry34]

And have the fret board removed so the tuss rod could have been replaced with a new two way rod..there was going to be binding work done anyway.. which could have been done when the frets had been removed .. then installed 20$ pre cut for binding Hosco stainless steel frets.. If your going fix a guitar, you may as well do it.. ! Maybe more of a project for the spirited amateur than a man with Ted’s chiselling and carving skills…

[@DSteinman]

Hagstroms must be back I saw a couple new ones in a Guitar Center in California last year.

[@terryjohinke8065]

Ted , I always collect the Mahogany shavigs and mix them with Titebond. You get a perfect glue and no discolouration. Just a tip for you to consider.

[@kbjerke]

That Hagstrom has very similar construction to my old Aria. Although mine is still playable. Thanks for the video, Ted! 👍

[@cpk313]

definitely the pickup ring was reversed, and I know you are serious about the announcement at the end but I did find it funny. Good day Sir!

[@DylanGladstoneMusic]

I have a 1967 Hagstrom classical guitar. I only had to replace the tuners and lower the nut slots to get it working great. I recently put gut strings on it and it sounds better than ever. It’s one of my favorite guitars.

[@nicolen.9642]

Poor 00 Martin 😢...at first I thought it was 000. (I got the 000-15M). Thanks Ted for sharing your passion. I look forward to each week's episode!

[@giovanni5063]

I always look forward to your video elucidations on stringed instruments. Best fun you could have with your clothes on.

[@natjes6017]

Hahahaaa, your narration is spectacular 😁

[@John-d9e4x]

I had a Hag les paul with p90's, beautiful guitar lifted by my luthier, still have my Hag Chuck??!!

[@richardlee6886]

Thanks for the content, the break will just make us appreciate the next video more😃

[@guitarfreak521]

Thanks, for the video Ted! It was cool to see you use markers on the guitars. I thought I was the only crazy one that did that sort of thing on guitars. lol

[@ElvisStansvik]

I love the way in which you said "there's some wonky things in these old guitars", almost as a revelation. This truth may have escaped some viewers, but many probably consider it the channel's true raison d'être :)

[@briw4647]

i wont lie, unless i could get htat truss rod working a bit or straighten the neck, i would be realy tempted to do a fretboard removal, replace the rod. since the binding is damaged anyway

[@MrStevehunter33]

I have one of of the current model Hagstrom Viking Deluxe 12-string guitars, made in China, which I bought new in early 2017 so I'm guessing it was built around 2015/2016. It has the same ES-335 shaped body in cherry red but with a set-neck and full centre-block construction and the same Sydney Harbour Bridge sized truss rod mechanism. Interestingly, it also has the same wrong looking angled back bridge humbucker as the one Ted is working on, so maybe Hagstrom had a theory about pickup placement at odds with everyone else

[@tincansailor9437]

The 15-series Martins are fantastic instruments and killer values. If I could only keep one of my pair of Martin 000’s, I’d let the 000-28MD go and keep the 000-15SM.

[@nerfnerfification]

Love the videos Ted - I've often wondered why instead of shimming one does not simply route the neck into the same shape?

[@zippy-zappa-zeppo-zorba-etc]

8:50 love the martin x-15's

[@baritonfelix]

It puzzles me why Elvis chose a Swedish made plywood guitar over all the Gibsons and Epiphones on that occasion.

[@mellowvids9637]

The guitar originally belonged to Elvis' bandmate Al Casey, though the semi-hollow showstopper ended up in Presley's possession after the producers requested it be used by the Jailhouse Rock singer himself, due to its photogenic appearance

[@walther9161]

Nice stuff!! Love the Hagstrom!! Thanks for posting

[@jltrem]

Hagstrom and Mahogany. Wasn't that an 80's TV series about two lady detectives??

[@sydneyevans2637]

Nah, that was Starsky and Hutch! 😊

[@younkinjames8571]

That's funny!

[@garywhitt98]

I remember. A really high action thing that created quite a buzz.

GagMe and MaceMe

[@myoldmate]

That's good.

[@petedazer3381]

Hey Ted, great video as always.

[@terryjohinke8065]

I always learn something from you Ted. A bass player I played with in my favourite band ( early 80s) had a Hagstrom Bass- sounded great. Also I remember Elvis borrowing that red Hagstrom with the black headstock from one of his backing guitarists- very memprable and attractive guitar. That string height @ 12/64 is 4.7625 mm - WOW! But you patiently work your magic on it. That Martin looked ready for the tip but you seem to have revived it. Goooodness knows what row caused such cracking.

[@simoncaddick9085]

All the scenarios I worked through, returning to the first when seeing the head shaped impression..

[@that_thing_I_do]

It did have that mellow sound when Elvis played it too.( 68 special). Edit: On a more serious note, a one week hiatus is totally acceptable. Eventually you'll have to take the wife and kids on a vacation as well. But I'd like to note, that more and more people that I follow, are turning to Patreon as they have decided that the time, work and effort isn't worth their while. These YT updates aren't entertainment on the part of their creators. There was always a hope that a "little" money would trickle in. I support Uncle Ted (and a few others) through Patreon which I believe is more beneficial to them than revenues from YT. I truly doubt that he has a new Ferrari on order because of YT revenues. I also note that YT is turning into TikTacky with all the jiggle and giggle entries of late. Those ladies should have at least tried to finish high school. So , yes, lets keep this as parasoicial on our part rather than parasitic.

[@stevebusch-h8h]

ted's using my "honkin'" as an adjective. NICE!

[@myopicautisticmetal9035]

My dad left a bunch of little tiny screws and nuts in jars and tins, they got spilled and are everywhere now. Gotcha.

[@timhull8664]

Love that design with no binding..

[@guitfidle]

I have a Japanese guitar with the exact same neck joint issue. I hate it when the neck block comes loose from the top like that, too bad somebody already poorly glued it all back together. I've seen that on a few guitars and basses now. On mine, the neck block is plywood, so it delaminated, the top layer is still glued to the underside of the top on both sides on the neck pocket, top is separated from both sides and the neck block.

[@guitfidle]

It's almost like a broken bone, when it was put together poorly you almost need to re-break it to get it back together in proper alignment.

[@honkytonkinson9787]

I appreciate your free content and look forward to the next video!

[@kencutter1094]

My oldest guitar is a 69 Hagstrom and it looks like it it was left in a house with no heat or air conditioning for about 25 years one day I hope to be able to afford a complete restoration it was my uncle's who passed a few years ago at the age of 94. So maybe hagstrom would you like to restore it at a minimum cost since I don't work anymore LOL Peace ✌️☮️ n serenity

[@dalgguitars]

Thanks for the video!

[@jadeowenhamblyn4405]

Hagstrom - perhaps heavier strings?

[@Meddled]

I had a Hagstrom reissue for a whole. Like this one, the truss rod ran through an H-shaped steel beam. Adjusting it did nothing to the relief of the neck, just add or remove a rattle from the rod in the beam. I'm not sure how a rod running in a stiffer frame is meant to work.

[@bengordon2330]

Thank You.

[@Jeremya74]

At that point,why not go ahead and replace all the binding..the rest will likely break of soon after playing..i thought the same thing when i saw the trust rod issue "neh forget it"..im guessing owner doesnt want to spend the money to replace the truss rod??

[@OzziePete1]

I'm guessing the client's budget did not extend as far as to have Ted go deeper, remove the fretboard, remove the faulty truss rod and install a new one that functions.

[@OzziePete1]

I'm sure Ted would have had times where he has warned clients that the guitar isn't worth the upcharge to do everything but the client has decided to get it done fully, just so their guitar can be returned to absolute best. Sentimental guitars, a parent's guitar, your first guitar, that sort of emotional attachment.

[@TheGeniuschrist]

This is some of the nicest youtube around

[@ThatMusicGuyAu]

My experience with modern Martins is that they're ALL very high actions. CUstomers bring in 6 month old models with almost 4mm actions and there is nowhere near enough saddle there to drop it to reasonable.

[@teledeluxe]

I have a 67 Viking in beautiful condition and I like it a lot. However, I don't love the pickups. Anyone have any recommendations for what kind of pickup I might switch out? The vintage pickup and ring sizes are pretty unusual, maybe there's something that could fit underneath, like a strat pickup? Gold foil? I know people will say this will "ruin the value," but I want a playable, good-sounding guitar.

[@patriottothecore6215]

Hi Ted, just wondered if you could file some metal off the bottom of the bridge on the Hagstrom to improve the action and get some adjustment back?

[@axilleas]

Ah yes, Hagstrom and Mahogany, one of the best TV shows of the '70s (probably)

[@HRFusion2003]

I know that older Hagstroms used to have a T-rail bar instead of a truss rod. When did that change?

[@zaraak323i]

I love me some mahogany acoustic!

[@goodun2974]

What's funny is that the Martin looks very much like a 1960s all-mahogany ladder-braced Harmony guitar!

[@jasonsapp792]

Is there any meat to remove off the bottom of the bridge where it meets the adjustment wheels? Is that a bad option to explore?

[@militant_daisies]

really enjoy your work Twoodfrd

[@Guyver3636]

Just flip the bridge pickup and mount around.

[@rufus_mcdufus]

I have one of the Martins. I really like it, but as I tend to play with different tunings I find it's a real string breaker when retuning, which is annoying.

[@EdMrEasy]

I had a similar problem with my D-15. There may be a sharp edge around the hole of the tuning post. I took a small file to mine and haven't broke a string since.

[@rufus_mcdufus]

@@EdMrEasy Yep, good idea. I think this might be what the problem is and I'll try the same. I tend to pick up another guitar for alternate tunings but it'd be nice to get it fixed.

[@jquill6]

I think fender were on shaky ground claiming that headstock shape as their own with bigsby sporting that shape headstock on their guitars before fender came into existence.

[@TheRumbles13]

Love my Hagstroms! Underrated guitars

[@jwsaxe]

Love my Hagstrom bass! (1966 HIIB a/k/a F400)

[@TheRumbles13]

I travel with my ultra swede as it's not susceptible to humidity changes like my tele

[@pamartin]

Come for the guitar repair, stay for the specialized manicuring techniques. 😂 Keep on!

[@stu-j]

Ginger from the Wildhearts plays one! So they can play good old punk rock

[@0xFEEDC0DE]

Hagstrom and Mahogany? Weren't they an English duo who did all those R&B hits in the American style just before disco became a big thing? At least one of their songs was picked up for a Guy Ritchie movie soundtrack.

[@kylemoran4343]

I have a beautiful blonde 1978 Viking IN with 3 on a side and the fancy James D'Aquisto designed tuning machines. The humbuckers sound great. I also have a 1960 - something baby blue Hagstrom III (Strat copy) Very well built guitars. Amazing necks !! I've kept both in great shape.

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

“Pay attention 0015” 👍

[@Hemifan4266]

This is not meant to be a stupid question so if it is, I apologize. Could you carefully remove the finger board and replace the truss rod or is that simply to hard and to much money to do successfully?

[@jeromestevenfaigin6059]

A Luthier has to do what a Luthier needs to do, I'm alright young Canadian due!

[@duanehill4911]

It's not like you need me to tell you "nice job," but, "nice job!" Bunch of nice jobs, actually.

[@1777DK]

15:22 Samsonite, I was way off.

[@stevesmith6554]

Just a quick question. Was the intonation on the Hagstrom just a bit off?

[@FriPilot]

So is that Hagstrom valuable enough to warrant the cost of repairs?

[@Psychlist1972]

I bet they didn't even drill a hole for that strap button. Probably just forced in

[@uncleremus64]

No buzzing because high action and no frets to speak of.

[@stevenkarnisky411]

I will live without a vid next week. Still haven't caught up on the old ones since subscribing. Do learn from them, though.

[@mattliebenau9083]

Good work, sir. You’re a talented and patient man. We’ll miss you next week.

[@robertmyron4349]

This is exciting that Ted has done a video on a Hagstrom. I have a 1972 Hagstrom Swede (solid body, mahogany, Les Paul style/copy). Made in Sweden. It was a gift from a friend and I rehabilitated it with some help from Seven Cs Music in St Petersburg, FL. It is an excellent guitar. Wonderful neck, great action, stays in tune and the one original Swedish PAF in the bridge sounds great (the neck one was farkled and I had to replace it). Not sure it is worth a ton, but they are hard to come by and I love playing it. BTW I emailed the president of the company the serial number and he replied and confirmed the date and location of manufacture.

[@peterstephen1562]

The Hagstrom truss is a novel creature. There is a steel rod within the top part of that aluminium extrusion that is under compression when the set screws are tightened. As a quick fix for that cracked neck block I would be drilling with a big forstner bit and glueing in a disc , cut with a plug cutter, to span the crack. That aluminium extrusion is so large that loosening the screws and physically bending the neck forward may solve the back bow.

[@peterstephen1562]

That rod in the channel may be corrosively bonded in an over distended position.

[@walterw2]

huh! that makes sense about the neck, that metal reinforcement is so big that you might get a couple thousandths more relief by pushing on the neck and essentially bending the reinforcement slightly i was pondering the use of heat via soldering iron and/or rust penetrant to try and dislodge the truss rod nut

[@MrSberry649]

Alan Cross is the man!!

[@jimforsyth2.]

I can wait. Love your work

[@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic]

I'm assuming the Hagstrom has sentimental value to the owner. Yikes.

[@margaretanncarno4014]

My heart sank seeing that Martin.

[@crunchyfrog555]

I wonder if the bulk of the problems with the breakages in those Hagstroms is largely down to the neck bolts and the pattern of them. There's three and the single one is quite close to the edge too. I would guess that this is allowing too much stress which both makes it easier to crack that neck block but alos pushes way too much stress onto the area in front of the pickup. I wonder if there were four bolts and the front two were pushed a way back this would remedy things.

[@foofghtr]

Thanks for the great videos, they make my day when I get to watch one. I’ve been a player since 1973 and my cousin is a signed artist but he’s a drummer. So you got kinda lucky, because he’d be sending you everything he could as a guitar player. Guitar techs a tough job on the road fixing guitars inside hotel room and on a bus. Anyway I play all the usual suspects including Mustangs, Jaguars etc but I’m a Rickenbacker nerd. Maybe one day we can do a serious project with no cash limits, do it until it’s done. I’m one who wants my gear perfect no matter the value of the instrument. Kinda like dumping two grand into a Univox Hi Flyer for shits and giggles. I think in that case we will build our own Mosrite Ventures. Anyway I’m rambling because it’s my first posting and I’m a serious fan. Tom..

[@RylanStorm]

I think, with both of them, I'd have just cried on the way to the bin.

[@falcon8553]

Thanks for your videos.

[@TheModmc]

❤

[@cmcguire4792]

As a proud owner of a 000-15M this episode was a little too traumatic for me.

[@yobentley7274]

Do you use the Canopy Glue for all binding now? I ordered some and have it now. Ready to try next time.

[@seanj3667]

If it was so difficult to line up the binding, why not replace the whole side?

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Brilliant work 👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@corporalrich]

Bummer, always looking for the Sunday video. Thanks Ted.

[@ronmarkell4436]

I did it!!!! First thumbs up!!! Now my week is complete.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I got 141