I’ve developed some sort of weird Woodford reflex. Every time Ted mentions a Gibson headstock break, I immediately put my Les Paul back in its case.
@daddymidwest41112 ай бұрын
It makes for a unique drinking game experience as well. 😉
@vincenzoerriquenz23563 жыл бұрын
This is not a repair, that' s Art!👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
@RJDCR3 жыл бұрын
Fret work is an art for sure
@Rich9152 жыл бұрын
Hmm…nice repair!! Not for the faint of heart 😩
@blazer62483 жыл бұрын
Just want to say thanks, Ted. A lot of the reason why I'm brave enough to attempt my own repairs and upgrades is because of your channel combined with previous skills I've acquired in the automotive repair & refinishing industry. Buying my 1st guitar in Dec 2019 was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I love everything about it. Playing them. Fixing them. Even doing regular maintenence is OK right now lol. Thanks again, Ted! 🙏❤️🎸
@lesscobrandeau24513 жыл бұрын
I absolutely second that sentiment. Thanks
@bigtoelittlefinger61333 жыл бұрын
I third it lol
@glowinggrenade3 жыл бұрын
4th, I built my first string instrument with his advice in mind
@joeferris5086 Жыл бұрын
I have found through Ted that I enjoy soldering and fixing up guitars as much as i enjoy playing music
@garywhitt983 жыл бұрын
Ted is a true musician and refuses to interrupt the distortion at the end before its time.
@TheQakman3 жыл бұрын
This guy thinks of everything. Unbelievable knowledge.
@ModernVintageFilm Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable experience!!
@Goomer3 жыл бұрын
As a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe owner this job had a lot of WOW factor. Scary job.
@FloodExterminator3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Does it still have it's mini-humbuckers?
@Goomer3 жыл бұрын
@@FloodExterminator I got it with P90's switched it back to Mini's as I have a Special with P90's.
@FloodExterminator3 жыл бұрын
@@Goomer Oof. Are they the original Minis that were originally shipped with it?
@Goomer3 жыл бұрын
@@FloodExterminator Period correct.
@thisguy27553 жыл бұрын
Omg, that is a job that even the most respected repairguy I know, would not take on without some serious negotiating. Awesome work, as always. Yeah, it was a lot of effort, but you made that custom have a new purpose man.. love your content!
@mightyV4442 жыл бұрын
The very first Les Paul guitar I'd ever noticed when I was 8 years old (in my big sister's teenie mags) had looked exactly like this one, and it's still my favourite colour scheme on an LP today, 44 years later 😀 And I commend you on all your great work! My Mother had suggested to me when I was in my early teens I should become a luthier, too; I definitely would've not had the patience like you! 😆 All the best from NZ! 😀👍
@kurdtjohn3 жыл бұрын
Man, saying that that binding installation is labor intensive is a HUGE understatement. This has definitely taken at least half a day to do each side.
@kotymccallister5150 Жыл бұрын
I've re-bound fingerboard with nibs and it takes HOURS not even counting the time for the glue to dry
@RideAcrossTheRiver9 ай бұрын
@@kotymccallister5150 I wonder if there have been repair techs who neglected to inform the customer that nibs will be filed off.
@kotymccallister51509 ай бұрын
@@RideAcrossTheRiver most will ask if you want to keep them and then charge extra for not filing them off. Like with a refret, it's *significantly* more expensive to leave the nibs on. I would rather re-bind the whole fingerboard and file out nibs than I would cut frets that are radiused perfectly and cut to the perfect length to fit inside the binding.
@RideAcrossTheRiver9 ай бұрын
@@kotymccallister5150 I meant techs who make major changes without consultation to the customer. I'd be furious if that happened without asking me. Already I had one tech who ignored most of what I asked him to do. Took my money though ...
@richardockenden86692 жыл бұрын
There are very few people these days who achieve this level of detail in a repair. Great video I love watching a real craftsmen at work. Thank you.
@RideAcrossTheRiver9 ай бұрын
Strange thing is how TW's work is always logic, reason, and shortest-distance.
@oqsy3 жыл бұрын
Great job and thanks for letting us watch! Always top-tier. I wish you were my repair/setup guy!
@joemusic803 жыл бұрын
Looks great!!! Great video!!!! Thanks and cheers from Tennessee!!!
@planeandsimple4313 жыл бұрын
I knew there was no way you were going to patch that old binding. Stellar job! It would be awesome to see a two year update on this guitar. Peace!
@matthewbartolone7036 Жыл бұрын
Great work on a difficult repair. Love the videos. please keep them coming.
@ianhoyle84593 жыл бұрын
You made that look easy, fantastic job. I had my custom re-fretted and went for removal of the nibs, it plays much better as I had the E string stuck in the gap problem you mentioned!
@oogkauwgum51233 жыл бұрын
One has to admire your patience. Outstanding job, as allways!
@david258763 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work! I just purchased a new LP 50’s Standard and the scraping work is absolutely perfect. Adding….And it is still done by hand.
@RJDCR3 жыл бұрын
one job that I've never tackled , thanx for walkin' us through it , Always wanted to see how...very kool , great work as usual RJ
@Selmer1430P Жыл бұрын
Thank you that was the best instructive video I've seen on this type of repair!
@donaldholman90703 жыл бұрын
Wow. What a great job you did! The video is excellent too. Thank you! One thing I always take away from your videos is the quality of excellence is always your intention. It is wonderful to see.
@andrewturnbull58972 жыл бұрын
A brilliant result! I greatly appreciate the effort and all the finicky work needed to make such a great outcome. I actually make make control knobs for bass guitars and they require 19 detailed steps to make so I know all the important repair techniques you use. Just beautiful!
@dna5982 жыл бұрын
what a pleasure to watch. Thanks for filming.
@YuriApsy3 жыл бұрын
I'm big fan of your work! Learn a lot!!! Thanks!!!
@terryjohinke5182 жыл бұрын
I've been repairing since 1980 and building this century but your work, Ted, always teaches me something. If I get to Canada I'll look you up. ( Terry from Oz).
@bldallas3 жыл бұрын
Wow. More amazing, super detailed repair work. You are an artist, Ted. So impressive.
@Timoteo535753 жыл бұрын
Whatever the ultimate fee was, it was more than worth it. You thought of EVERY eventuality, plus a few more. A mature decision on the remnants on the old binding in the slots, and the chamfered bottom to preclude alignment problems is sheer genius. Thank the Lord my '88 LP is MANY years B4 needing fretwork, or else I wouldn't sleep at night... No one else could do this as nicely -Thanks ! !
@Chemcaster3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, Ted! Top drawer work here.
@dennisreeves6322 жыл бұрын
I watched this video when it was published. I came back for a review as I was just gifted a 1989 Epiphone Sheraton project guitar. It needs a fret job, tuners and pickups and general clean up. Luckily the bindings are not busted out but it does have a few cracks. This video has been a real help as this guitar has the nubs. I want to save them if I can but leveling the fret board with those in place is going to be challenge. Thank you for the tips you shared in this video. It really helps.
@MarksUkuleleTips3 жыл бұрын
There's plenty of "Wow factor" when you see the work that went into it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Yet another amazing video Ted.
@Relayer6a2 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Love your work!
@darensamuels52083 жыл бұрын
Wow. That is some nice work! It must take a ton of patience to scrape and sand and fill and so on, then match the color of the more aged material on the guitar. That guitarist got his/her moneys’ worth on this repair…no matter what you charged. I like these videos that get into detail. Thanks Ted!
@stevewilliams8462 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos. I appreciate them.
@rogermoore27982 жыл бұрын
Great job Sir....a pleasure to watch. I have an 89 LP Custom which will need a refret some time soon and I'm now going to take onboard your advice. I'll ask the luthier to remove the nubs and cut the new frets to the edge of the binding. Much better than ending up in a situation like you were initially presented with.
@spiritededucators2 жыл бұрын
You should try “frog tape” masking tape for painted edges you need crisp. It’s a product that has hygroscopic material embedded in the outside edges of the tape that wick up paint that leaks or seeps under normal painters tape. It’s pricey but does an exceptional job. Just be sure to store it in its sealed plastic container to ensure it does not get ruined by absorbing atmospheric moisture. Available at most hardware stores here in Canada. I never comment on KZbin, but I want to say thanks, I really enjoy your content, very informative and entertaining.
@InGrindWeCrust20105 ай бұрын
That's what he used when he glued the binding to keep it in place. I find Frog is a little too adhesive to use on guitar nitro, anyway. YMMV
@TomSramekJr3 жыл бұрын
The wow factor is that it looks like it did pre-damage and this plays without discomfort. Excellent work!
@RGBoombox3 жыл бұрын
Since finding your channel, I look forward to the weekend. Waiting for you to release you next episode. Thank you for the awesome content!🙏
@TXmotoRacer11 ай бұрын
Wow. You are an artist. Love it the quality of work and explanation!
@shazmah3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your precision and patience for this one!! That gold hardware with the white guard looks so nice
@SkyscraperGuitars3 жыл бұрын
If your automotive masking tape goes south on you, throw it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds and it'll be good as new... I know it sounds like a joke, but I do it all the time... Learned it from an old body man. I think he bought tape by the case.
@fbodyfan27763 жыл бұрын
i thought i was the only one that has done that LOL
@markbryant46413 жыл бұрын
Nice one! thanks for the tip.
@SuperDrumwolf3 жыл бұрын
same for gummed up magnetic tape! 104 degrees for a few minutes (depending on size of reels) makes it playable again!
@goodun29742 жыл бұрын
You can do the same thing with epoxy glue that has started to gel and thicken inside it's plastic bottles or dual-syringe. Might only take 10 or 15 seconds in the microwave, so be cautious; and don't try this with metal tubes of glue! Alternately, put the tube(s) of glue in hot water for a minute or two. If you really need absolutely full-strength adhesion and strength, a fresh batch of glue may be best.....
@Ari_Calamari7 ай бұрын
Guys, this is great advice! Thank you!
@philipershler4203 жыл бұрын
Well, you have done it again. What a beautiful “properly aged” looking repair. I shiver to think how much you have to charge for a restoration like this, but the result is spectacular.
@bigmonmagoomba96343 жыл бұрын
Man, this was therapeutic. Thanks.
@fongy2002 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Exellent info. My late father has a substansial collection, he has quite a few with bound necks, Gibsons that is. I have 2 x Honeywell air con units running most of the time in their storage location but i have had to have a couple rebound for exactly what you are demonstrating, T shaped cracking were the Tang is pushing.The Honeywells have helped a lot but i keep my eye on them. Their now heirlooms for my children. Thanks man.
@alpha1206892 жыл бұрын
Man, you really are the best. So inspirational. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously. I wish you all the best.
@brushstroke37333 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing in so many ways! Great tips for artisans and craftspeople of all stripes, along with tidbits of widsom and humor and cultural observation. A person could learn a lot from watching your videos and thinking about how you make them.
@charlie-obrien Жыл бұрын
Wow! That is some beautiful and patient work you have done there. I'm looking at a 24 year old Heritage H-535 that has the identical issue. After watching this as a guide, I think I could give this a try. I'm here in the States, so I imagine most of what materials and glues, etc, you used are available to me through Stew Mac. Thank you for choosing to share your knowledge and experience with the rest of us.
@garrywright3566 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job I always love your work and your commentary is hilarious at time your use of the English language is particularly fun
@Melonos2 жыл бұрын
Mate, really enjoy your videos. So much work and you do a great job.
@joeyalbertson21252 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work, as always.
@forfilmmusic2 жыл бұрын
This is a masterful trove of all kinds of useful info and techniques. The level of detail and chops you need to do this kind of work is extraordinary
@markdalton2933 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy watching your videos , you make the work look easy although I know how much time and effort you put in to the work you do .
@FF-so3su Жыл бұрын
Fabulous work and great video and narration 😊👍
@andyt5559 Жыл бұрын
ITS ALL AN ILLUSION MAN! Love your sense of humour Ted! AMAZING WORK AS ALWAYS!
@chrisfarrugia53973 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work !!!
@waybackplayback13473 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. You make my Sundays better.
@GeorgeWMays2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. God, I like watching knowledgeable people work. Thanks for a great video and all of the info. It is absolutely appreciated.
@rydavis2 жыл бұрын
The work looks gorgeous...Nice methodical job...cheers
@petedazer33812 жыл бұрын
Wow! There you go, that wow factor! Excellent work sir!
@mrkkitson2 жыл бұрын
As always, great work!
@ShannonFerguson3 жыл бұрын
"It's all an illusion, man." 🤣
@drewbarries2 жыл бұрын
That was awesome, great work!
@jnewton0002 жыл бұрын
Wow! Well done. Beautiful work.
@ericmetalec3 жыл бұрын
Great Job..you are a TRUE craftsman and artist!!!
@flamesarewicked Жыл бұрын
Awesome work !
@texascanadian2 жыл бұрын
I am not a musician. Have never played any instrument in my life. Your craftsmanship is beautiful. Your comments and narration is relaxing and funny. Keep up the excellent work and videos. Really enjoy your work.
@hotrodjones7411 ай бұрын
I really like that Les Paul custom. The Creme , Black and Gold really go well together.
@UCS06082 жыл бұрын
Awesome repair!!
@jeffterrell33252 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work. Patience required!
@ricksalt68602 жыл бұрын
So much work on that puppy . Excellent work .
@JeffBarberDigideus3 жыл бұрын
I remember the first binding I tried to replace on a body. That engineering corner would have saved me a hell of a lot of work!!! Ill remember that next time I do it!
@jamesdahl69492 жыл бұрын
I think that was a great job looking and thinking about it for a few days before deciding how to attack the job. As always, another great job and decision making.
@PickupsAreNotTrucks3 жыл бұрын
There is most certainly a “wow factor.” Great job!
@roo21273 жыл бұрын
Very good approach on all methods especially the hand sanding method to remove orange peel. Some will try some of this and might be tempted to use a small hand buffer which one should not do if you fill the defects with super glue etc before applying lacquer as the the filled area will sink every time. Just wanted to mention this one of many approaches this gentleman is using that makes his methods best overall. Great Job! P.S. If anyone is wondering yes I used to work for Gibson for quite some time and I am very well versed in all areas of process. Additionally it was nice to see real ebony, Love it!
@thisisduncan917 Жыл бұрын
Amazing work on the fret nibs. True artistry lives another day!
@GuitarTinkering3 жыл бұрын
Love your honesty, great work and informative as ever
@ericcarpenter32633 жыл бұрын
I have a 2014 Gibson LP Special in TV Yellow. It was only made a year or so, but the binding on the neck and the fret ends, do exactly what you talked about, high E string gets caught between the fret and binding. I don’t know that it “needs” a fret job but when it’s time to do it, I’m gonna have my guy do the fret over the binding thing. I don’t personally think I love the binding over fret end thing. You did an amazing job, makes me wish I lived in Canada to pay you to do it, my guy here is really good though, and I think, end of this year I’m gonna pull the trigger on getting it done.
@mikemclenison82003 жыл бұрын
Great job as usual!
@antonymitchell33853 жыл бұрын
I'm fairly sure that's a neater binding job than my '61 Reissue SG came out of the factory with, my fretboard can certainly confirm that they used files to take the binding down between the frets!
@hans-peterjantzer19382 жыл бұрын
Very good work! The Player will be happy ,I guess! Thanks for letting me watch!
@BrodyCox3 жыл бұрын
I've learned so much from this channel...thank you sincerely. This guy is a true wizard.
@creationinspired2002 ай бұрын
Another great explanation and video thank you
@spwicks19803 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work as always!
@dingdang38452 жыл бұрын
Wow! You’re definitely beyond impressive! Love your videos!
@jondough763 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work as always!
@RayC2342 жыл бұрын
WOW! Amazing work man!
@matthewtreadway4130 Жыл бұрын
Now I know how gibson does the neck binding nibs, way cool! Thanks very much Ted.
@vltjd3 жыл бұрын
Great work. You're the best!!!
@johnnytruck20093 жыл бұрын
Awesome job!
@JackstandJohnny2 жыл бұрын
Dude, you are an artist and its humbling watching you work.
@briancooper46203 жыл бұрын
Best thing about this video, other than the spectacular work, is the knowledge that even as calm and cool as you are you too get frustrated. I love your work.
@pope4142 жыл бұрын
You are an artist !! amazing!! I only knew one place that did that kind of work (Mandolin Bros. in NYC ) and sadly they are no longer around Thank you for posting
@katuhtonik2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos. I am learning guitar and I am the type to sort of reverse engineer the tools I am using to understand how to maximize efficiency. Learning the anatomy of guitars and how they are unique has helped me understand my own guitar slightly better and is helping me eye up my next purchase after I'm done learning the basics on my cheap Michael Kelly (which is actually a very well made guitar for the price from everything I can tell). ;)
@BrianKlobyGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Very detail oriented work... you rock at what you do :)
@eibhlinniccolla2 жыл бұрын
the shredded coconut bit managed to get a snort out of me, you're a class act Ted!
@theariesexperiment46422 жыл бұрын
Well I'm definitely getting the "WOW factor" my friend. Don't sell yourself short. That was an incredible repair. Beautifully executed and explained perfectly. You are,....THA MAN!!! I couldn't imagine having a luthier near me with your skills. All I have is Guitar Center and a mom and pop store called Cambells Vintage. Your customers have no idea how wonderfully lucky they are.
@rayclark96433 жыл бұрын
Ted in case I haven't mentioned it yet...you never fail to impress me:)
@johnw71613 жыл бұрын
Great as always; thanks!
@user-sv2iq3zr4b2 ай бұрын
Magic man. Unbelievable how you work. The best of em.