Early Les Paul SG's : 1961, '62

Snippet of Joel Wilkens interview from Ianhatesguitars Patreon : • Honesty in Guitar Repa...

[@medalist1587]

Those are mine. Neato and slightly terrifying watching this! No need to worry about disclosure on the custom… it’ll die with me. As for the 61? I don’t know because I haven’t played it. Missing it’s head an all :) Thanks again Ted!

[@scottjua]

Dude, I can’t wait for you to get it. I bet it’s gonna be sweet! Ted has scrubbed away all the scum and bad vibe that came with it.

[@rakentrail]

Mary Ford played one of those customs. Her's was sold on Pawn stars. Maybe this caused the divorce? 🤑🤣

[@chickenlickin3820]

No i'm Spartacus!

[@TheQakman]

@@rakentrail I saw that episode. Sold it for $70,000. If I had a expensive vintage guitar there’d be no way I’d sell at a pawn shop.

[@johnmarshall3903]

I'd say that you've got the best repairs that money can buy.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks for shouting out, Joel. He's very special. I truly enjoy your videos. All the best! ✌🏻💫

[@TheQakman]

You and Joel are both awesome.

[@jonathanpoe6001]

You are, ridiculously, articulate in how you explain your views on repairs of vintage instruments. Thank you for your videos. And your banter.

[@Meddled]

Basically the opposite of Dave's World of Hackjobs in terms of outlook, skill, creativity.

[@ileutur6863]

@@Meddled I just recently unsubbed from Dave. He was a funny grump a few years back, now he's just angry and spiteful. I don't know his reasons and I can't pass judgment, but he's become unwatchable and his advice is backhanded and unhelpful

[@EdwardT9]

@@Meddled could never stand that guy....then I inadvertently bought a les Paul Studio he had rattle can refinished into a gold top... it was terrible. I stripped down to bare wood.

[@neighborscomplaint6859]

@@EdwardT9 Dave make Brad Angove's finishing work look brilliant in comparison to his own hacked touchups and finishing.

[@briansavage932]

What a relief! I was starting to worry about you, Ted! It was 8pm on Sunday and no video. I nearly phoned the authorities. ;)

[@Edwinvanwylick666]

Same!!!

[@Gunslinger320]

Ditto!

[@guycalleddave]

The only burst I ever played was around 8 lbs. It's my understand most bursts are light?

[@huntercartwright791]

Right?

[@toobmaniac]

@@guycalleddave Jimmy Pages #1 is supposed to be around 7 and 1/2 lbs.. and that is on the light side.. Les Paul himself was noted as preferring a heavier Les Paul 10-12 lbs ...

[@MyNameWasTecho]

This isn’t a guitar repair, it’s a combination of engineering and a work of art. Breathtaking stuff.

[@scottjua]

Excellent! I’ve been waiting to see the 61 Red get fixed ever since opening the box and case when it came and my stomach dropped. Yep I was the one who got that in the mail broken here in Texas, and then sold it to your client who owns them both now. The guitar came to me with full tension on the strings and minimal padding and packaging unfortunately… and this was the result. Anyway, Ted, You are doing amazing work and this will now be loved and played! In fact, I’m the lucky one as your client and I converse often and do an SG and guitar nerd out regularly. I’m super excited to see him get these beauties back in his hands and makes some sweet tones! Thanks so much for your craftsmanship and care!

[@medalist1587]

Ahh shucks man. Best part is a new SG nerd friend for sure 🤘

[@Riverdeepnwide]

Hey you guys is there a link where we might hear some of the sweet tones you’re making? Thanks for filling in on the stories behind these guitars. Cheers!

[@alexo5861]

Ted, thank you for the discussion of the scope of work and repair vs restoration. As I commented on Matthew Scotts restoration those are players instruments not museum pieces, repair them so they can be played another 60+ years.

[@RussBMCSGT]

Les Paul did not ask Gibson to take his name off of the guitar, his endorsement/signature model contract ended in 1963 & because he was going through a divorce he did not re-sign a contract until he negotiated a new one in 1968 late 1967 & it was THEN he requested they bring back the traditional single cut Les Paul. Not that it really matters much but I personally feel it’s very important to note that from 1964 through 1967 Gibson did not make ANY Les Paul models at all. Paul’s name came off the “new” double cut “Solid Guitar” and it went from being a Les Paul from 1961-1963 to being a Gibson SG from 1964 to present. Isn’t it mind boggling that from late 1957-1960 the sales of the traditional single-cut Les Paul slumped so bad they gave up that design all tougher for nearly a decade? You would not think that would be the case when they introduced the now coveted mythical PAF’s in 1957 & the now revered, cherished and also coveted Cherry Sunburst in 1958, you’d think they would have been jumping out of the stores but nope. Sales steadily decreased from late 57 through the end of 1960 when they discontinued it. Insanity.

[@gaz0463]

You are a truly humble craftsman. There’s very few people I trust with my guitars. Such a pity I’m on the other side of the pond.

[@gramursowanfaborden5820]

plenty of good'ns in the UK, if you're anywhere near Cornwall, check Julyan Wallis. further up talk to Crimson and they'll find you someone.

[@gaz0463]

@@gramursowanfaborden5820 I live in the north of Scotland (Inverness) so it’s either a long drive somewhere or expensive (and a bit risky) shipping. Thanks for your reply and help.

[@robertm6820]

Great work… Thanks for sharing!

[@UCS0608]

Again a awesome video!!

[@JayLand1973]

Awesome work again

[@timlilly]

Great video, some pretty epic work going on there to sort those two out. Well done!

[@Strumbum01]

Amazing work! Love watching your videos!

[@stevecroft5068]

Really enjoyed this episode, Ted. Superb job as always, and great to wake up to, Monday morning.

[@johnmarshall3903]

Beautiful work as always.

[@GahMehGrrrr]

Amazing attention to detail. Thank you, sir.

[@allanonderick8369]

Great video Ted.

[@randyheath8566]

Thank you for sharing this 🙏 ❤

[@dalgguitars]

Just fantastic! thank you so much for your videos.

[@jetphone1974]

A fantastic video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@MichaelLloyd]

I'm glad that you make these videos. Your workmanship is amazing,

[@VirginiaWolf88]

Wow! This is an excellent video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and processes with us and everything!!!!

[@kuhboom22]

Another banger of a video. Love your content.

[@IamtheActionman]

Always a pleasure to watch, listen and learn. from you. Thanks for sharing your craft.

[@GlennJimenez]

I’m glad I discovered your channel. I also appreciate your comments on the guitars and the industry etc. Great content. Keep going.

[@dopeyjake]

That was a great episode!. I love the way that you can switch between measuring units at will.

[@HeadbangersLocal]

Dam I love these videos . Amazing job! 🤘🏻

[@artcamp7]

These are such beautiful guitars. Great work as always.

[@the.family.channel]

Better veiwing material than anything on modern day TV, I walked away feeling more knowledgeable and fulfilled than what's on cable TV.. Thanks for everything you do and provide for us instrument lovers seeking more substance in this crazy world we are living in.. I personally could watch for hours on end... A true artist in his craft is timeless..

[@briansimpson8116]

Another great video experience and learning session.

[@channelsixtysix066]

Very good, Ted. Your repair expertise is second to none.

[@staleyexplores]

epic content as always. it's an education watching this. ty.

[@OtaconNachos]

One of your best videos, which is saying something. I really enjoyed your insight in this one.

[@anotherstart1]

That was absolutely amazing! Craftsmanship will always take place over machines. I do mostly body/Finish work and that SG was a fabulous repair.

[@terryjohinke518]

Great work!

[@Csjustice72]

Always amazing work! I learn something from each video you put out and look forward to the next. I'm still amazed how ANYONE could give these videos a thumbs down.

[@stomp43]

Amazing as usual🔥

[@TMats100]

Incredible work

[@ModernVintageFilm]

More to learn :) great commentary as always

[@aaronjones3725]

You are bloody brilliant I can watch you all day

[@Doh1954]

As usual very fine work.

[@joshuam2154]

I really appreciate how you critically examine and discuss all the different intricate details with explanations 🍻

[@gregleak5134]

A complete transformation outstanding work always a pleasure to watch you work

[@ramsayward6582]

I could've happily watched another hour of of this but I'm already late for work. Amazing repair skills there Ted.

[@okayestguitar66]

Always amazed by the work you do, the inventiveness, ingenuity, and care you take to implement a repair. Thanks.

[@ejtakach]

One of your best episodes!

[@guitarbobification]

Great stories - love to hear how the process evolved over generations of the same model.. The hands of ownership on the red SG and how it ended up in your are interesting. Not only do I enjoy your style of delivery but you are obviously as much a great student as you are an amazing teacher. I love the fact that you care about the integrity and the repair history of the instrument. Waiting for another episode is like waiting for a new book from my favorite author. Bravo as always!

[@davneely]

Excellent work.....as always.

[@davidharvey8812]

Awesome job !!! Really enjoyed the video 👍🏼

[@scottdunbar4898]

I know that making these videos while you are trying to work is a pain but I sure do appreciate it. Watching an artist is a true joy. Thanks.

[@Abravenewfear]

Beautiful work!

[@kdobaggins3410]

New to the channel.. ❤️ The content.. Lots of valuable information, tips and tricks..

[@jerryoutlaw3396]

Damn fine work, my man!

[@desolatemetro]

Great video, always fun to see the really extensive repairs even though they are nail biters for you! Can definitely tell how much thought you put into deciding how to proceed.

[@david25876]

You’re the most amazing master craftsman luthier I’ve ever seen. Truly amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@GNeuman]

Amazing work👍👍👍

[@marvinstorm9153]

Very satisfying watching your skills. Wonderful. Thankyou.

[@Hemifan4266]

Your work is truly art. It is always nice to see an old instrument restored to its former glory. Watching you carve, sand and finish is really satisfying. I can do adjustments on my guitars, but you can make them live again.

[@agcacustoms2852]

This is truly amazing, I enjoy playing and just looking at guitars. I once stood for half and hour mumbling to myself at a music store when they had a bunch of Gibson guitars in a small room. We don’t have big stores where I live so I just stood there talking to myself about how cool and amazing they were and for a person like you who not only brings dead guitars back to life but also documents the process teaching many of my generation of future guitar player and luthiers I thank you for your amazing videos.

[@dana.9377]

Those repairs turned out amazing, looks great!

[@bishlap]

Those old Les Paul/SG's w/ the pearl inlays were beautiful instruments, and in the right hands, beautiful sounding instruments.

[@dutyandhumanity]

Great education resource, always learn a lot. Non snobbish approach to repair is appreciated, logic wins every time!

[@nicolen.9642]

Hand made craftsmanship is always more valuable because of the care. Very true! Very interesting video. Brilliant work on the headstock! Thanks Ted for sharing your skills! 🎶🎶🎶

[@matthewmargetts8516]

Superb as always. Almost worth having one of those headstock-break-repair-surgery procedures done from new, before it breaks. So satisfying an engineering solution, and so deftly executed by Ted. Awesome.

[@GRequinBlanc]

Love the UV idea. Great video

[@fredschaves]

Nothing feels better than thinking the video might be close to ending because you know how quickly time flies when you watch these only to see you're only halfway there. Thank you for the 1000x time Ted

[@dougals3575]

I know i’ve watched to many of these when i find myself humming your theme tune during the day!

[@bluesingmusic3443]

My compliments to the repair man!!! I was thinking, wow, my man is matching the old finish beautifully. Then you said "It's looks better on camera...." I have to be impressed, daunting task, but you pulled it off. Shame about the SN but it was probably lost when they stuck the rosewood on the back of the head stock. Again, well done sir.

[@hpblack1953]

It calming to watch and listen to a true artisan. A lot of folks have a talent but have not refined it to the level of being a master. Bravo, sir, bravo.

[@Hollyrock712]

Once again…. Fantastic !

[@Caballeroscuro78]

Man you are an artist!

[@mickstick5112]

Great video! A true guitar surgeon.

[@bushcraftsupply7407]

I’m not a guitar builder but a custom woodworker and I use your videos often for ideas in making out custom knife handles and products so thank you for the time you put into these sir.

[@paulmorrison9691]

Loved it always learn something thanks

[@mikedavis8165]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@theloothgroup]

Excellent work. Awesome video. Thanks for the shout out!

[@scotth1000]

Hey there Ted! Another fine video.

[@gerrykavanagh]

Kind of used to watching you work miracles, but that headstock work was next level!

[@cafeconlouis]

I find what you said, of the value on human effort, something really important and beatutiful. It resonated on me

[@Ron_Padgett]

Damn! Awesome work!!!

[@marcusaurelius49]

I could watch Gibson headstock repairs all day long, and I have. There is an endless supply. Thanks Gibson.

[@danaeverhart6487]

Sir you are a true to life artist, magician, craftsmen, a real honest to God/Luthier! Thankx for sharing your talents with all of us amateurs. I just recently repaired my old 1983 Alvarez Regent named Splinter. It got its name from me shortly after I over tightened the truss rod. It sat for 18 or so years in my closet broken. I finally got it back it and repaired the splintered neck and broken off headstock. Thanks for your inspiration. I wouldn't have ever fixed it if it wasn't for watching one of your videos on broken headstocks. Thanks again Dana E💫

[@faunaflage]

Happy Thanksgiving, Ted.

[@eduardoprieto5267]

Wow, great job.

[@Blitterbug]

Outrageous! Only 25 minutes of master craftsmanship... Seriously, the time flew by. I think we could all do with more repair footage in these vids, if you have it...?

[@jeffreymonroe153]

Best 25 minutes of my weekend right here. :)

[@that_thing_I_do]

Time travelled back to this one.

[@nilz23]

The more and more of these videos of yours I watch with Gibsons the less and less I want one.

[@stellingbanjodude]

Great video, lots of info

[@Krullmatic]

You're freakin' awesome, my good man!

[@mccypr]

Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving! 😎🌞✌️🎻

[@audiomurphy]

It is what it is. Still is what it was. Great repair, Theodore !

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

You really are great.

[@mxadema]

I’m a standard machinist. All of my work is made by hand with calculation and experience. CNC can do some perfect work, but it requires enough time to setup and code, by that time I’m often already done. Hand work will never be replaced by computer

[@jimslattery4231]

Inspiring craftsmanship in your restoration epairs!

[@matthewsalyersjr4965]

Brother I don’t think you give yourself enough credit lol. The stuff I’ve seen you do and repairs I’ve seen you do is insane!! Your really damn good man!! Really!

[@HenkeEdge]

Love your channel. I have a Gibson Les Paul Standard but its a case queen and dont think my will end up needing this kind of help. But nice to see what can be saved and what a real wood surgeon can do. =)

[@chipper442]

Please don’t take this the wrong way, but I usually fall asleep to your videos, your cadence and delivery are phenomenal, as well, your knowledge and skill. Thank you C442 FAHQ Racing

[@kylemoran4343]

I happen to catch that interview between Joel & Ian last week. VERY eye opening talk ! He actually said there are a couple of violin repair peeps that use UV additives in they're glue, so it does show up in black light.