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[@Muzzledoctor]

Ted, you'd be literally the only creator I would ever consider becoming a Patreon member of. And honestly, I wouldn't want anything in return, only that you continue teaching us all.

[@jacobthellamer]

Yeah, no need for anything extra.

[@TexTr0]

Yes I'd absolouetley support Ted on Patreon without any special rewards!

[@Teuchteronabike]

Me too. Even a super thanks. Everyone pay a dollar a video. Worth every penny

[@BorghBorgh]

would happily throw a few euros a month at you for just doing what you do.

[@karlvandervelden3373]

Agreed, 100%. I apply everything I learn here in my own work at Emerald City Guitars. My bench is right out in the middle of the sales floor in our acoustic room, and when customers ask how I've learned what I do, I always include that Ted's videos are a major part of my continuing education program. Every week when I'm absorbing Ted's latest videos, my wife will say, "Are you watching your guy?" My guy, indeed! I'd gladly help support these weekly master classes.

[@gregdrew874]

Ah. Sunday. 20 minutes of sanity from Ted. Needed.

[@MattPriceGuitar]

At first glance I thought that said "Sunday with Saint Ted" which is also appropriate.

[@that_thing_I_do]

21:35 of sanity to be exact.

[@yunowot]

See, me stressed out prior, relaxed post-op, cheers, Ted.

[@gavinalmeida1994]

Beautiful sound

[@geamax1]

Thanks man your videos got me thru some dark times! I still watch them today from the other side of the mist.

[@davidl.turner1005]

Great vid as always. Really appreciate your integrity. Happy holidays.

[@86Sporty58]

We really appreciate the work you put into these. Thank you from Nova Scotia

[@RedRose4711]

Great video. I'm looking forward to every episode. Thank you for you work and efforts.

[@phil36135]

Man I sure hope you don't stop your videos, to be totally honest your channel is my favorite.Even if you don't do a repair I enjoy your discussion and knowledge. I would gladly join you on patrion.I only wish your videos were longer, even if most of it was talking. But I kind of understand the hard work, time, and frustrations dealing with it all. Anyway thanks for all you do and all the many many skills and knowledge you have shared on youtube. I hope the best for you and again thank you.

[@ishgumi44]

I had an FJ dreadnought in the late 70's. I preformed with it for about a year. A decent and sturdy guitar A poor man's D-18. Served me well.

[@Bob-xc2us]

Hi Ted. I have an FG230 12 string made in Japan. I had to put a new maple back and braces in it due to an unfortunate accident. It badly need a neck reset but I was able to shorten the back slightly to pull the neck block in and the neck down while installing the back.(also known as the poor man's neck reset) I clamped a 4x4 along the fret board and over the bridge with a slight spacer at the bridge. The neck angle came out perfect and it plays and sound very nice. I was able to route the old back out along the inside of the binding so the binding remained in place with very little damage. I used a roller router bit to keep the cut just inside the binding. All in all it turned out very well even if the back finish does not match the sides but with some stain mixing it came out close enough. As you know maple doesn't stain very evenly. Really enjoy your videos. Bob in Ottawa

[@JFrit67]

Regardless of what it’s worth, it’s always great to see you breath new life into an instrument. As always, well done.

[@Sammywhat]

Another fine teaching video from an outstanding teacher. I was thankful to hear you aren't throwing in the towel here on KZbin. We love you, Ted and are very thankful for your hard work and dedication to the channel. Happy Holidays, kind sir. 🙏

[@bccrumbs]

Just what I was looking for Ted haha thanks! Great channel!

[@NobiMc]

My first guitar was this one's bigger bro, a FG 335 made in 81. Still have it and while not a high end instrument it is a work horse. Neck straight, action good, no buzz or rattles. Same fingerboard and fret wear as this example in the cowboy chord areas. Good to see a Yammi getting some love. All the best to all.

[@jmtab]

Me too. Left handed.

[@Henni63]

Thanky you for another great video. I very much enjoyed your live stream with Psionic Audio, too.

[@brianoswald2892]

You are my Monday morning viewing. I’m a day ahead here in NewZealand. Thank you for these videos, you have taught me a lot.

[@gratefulfredly8643]

I got one as my first guitar, and I was a drummer. Self taught to amuse myself around a campfire. If my guitar could talk....We got lots of adventures just the two of us. Great video and I will continue to follow.

[@poornoodle9851]

Sorry about the tax situation! Love your stuff! You are awesome! ❤

[@activese]

Oh Ted, if you could only watch and see from our perspective, how much you, your expertise, your funny lines your ethics and your hard work could monetize, a rough diamond, thank you very much indeed, for sharing it. Cheers.

[@festushaggen2563]

There's definitely something to the sound old Yamahas. I wouldn't believe it either but I have an FG-160 that turned 50 this year and it has a sound and resonance that inspires me more than any other acoustic I've played or owned. Many have come and gone but the old Yamaha is still here. I'll gladly pay the price for the neck reset when I need it but will never sell it. If you know then you know.

[@carlmontney7916]

Had a music store in a small town in Arizona back in the '70s and '80s. We were a Yamaha dealer we sold a ton of those FG series acoustic guitars. They were despite the laminated tops a very nice sounding guitar and seem to hold up well. That said, if anything major ever went wrong with them they became a throwaway item really quickly. You did a great job on this one and it sounds wonderful.

[@thecaveofthedead]

The luthier going by Driftwood Guitars controversially cuts guitars in half in their reviews. I reckon this is a really great service as it gives buyers of less expensive guitars not only the knowledge of how well the top bracing is finished, but also how the neck joint is constructed which can tell you whether you have to ditch or severely compromise the guitar when the day comes where it needs a neck reset. As this video shows - just because a guitar is inexpensive doesn't mean people want to just relegate them to firewood when they age.

[@boddumblues]

I sold a lot of CG-110 classical guitars in the early 80's as they were good sounding very affordable guitars that I could stand behind. My personal guitar is a G-255sll (cedar top) that I was lucky to find in new condition some years ago. I started with the G-255 spruce top as my first real guitar 🙂

[@nerfnerfification]

The real Yamaha gem was the FG180 with the red label made in Japan. 4/5ths of a Martin sound for 1/5 of the price!! Was a well known thing in the early 70's

[@kevinhill1848]

As ever Ted, thank you soooo much for taking the time and effort to do these outstanding videos, it is VERY much appreciated. By the way, those old Yamahas sure do sound good and I`ve had a few over the years. Keep safe and thank you once again.

[@alioth2021]

I'll subscribe to your patreon when you make it. The knowledge you pass on is priceless.

[@phil36135]

I've got a 72 f150 yamaha, Iz still sounds and play great.It has been taken very good care of and kept in a controlled enviroment.Merry Christmas to you and family.

[@tonymurphy2624]

I used to busk with one of these in the 80s. Great little basher.

[@fuzzy1dk]

18:55 I'm no accountant but afaik the US and Canada has a tax treaty to prevent double taxation, so you should able to either get the money back from the US or get a credit in Canada for what you already paid

[@dale1956ties]

Thanks Mr. W. Nice meat & spuds type job perfecly executed as always. Well done sir.

[@dalespuzzillojr.5622]

Thank you Ted from Dallas, TX! Big fan of your luthier knowledge, skills and jokes!

[@lindsaythompson726]

Nice blues playing.

[@oldnloud1954]

Have one of your decapitation t-shirts, is a Hanes. Have washed it about half a dozen times and the lettering is flaking off. Glad you are changing suppliers. Love your videos and look forward to them weekly!

[@guitarprepnplus1]

Mine too

[@learnelectronics]

I used to use Spring until about 6 months ago. Same issues you reported. My final payment took about 6 months.

[@theflash1425]

I'm a former collector, and current vintage Yamaha acoustic enthusiast, so I speak from a position of many years of experience. I'm also an amateur luthier, which is why I watch your excellent work/videos. That said, anyone who says that the early laminate-top Yamahas sound BETTER than a decent solid top is delusional. I've owned several 1971 FG180s that sounded better than a number of inexpensive solid-tops, but such a blanket statement isn't warranted. However, the combination of a thinner laminate and lighter bracing produced a sound quality that could seldom be matched by other guitars costing 3-4 times as much. To this day, Yamaha's L-series guitars have 90% of the sound of a similar Martin or Taylor for 50% of the cost, AND have a more consistently excellent build quality. To me, that's a hell of an accomplishment! Interestingly, I've only come across two FGs (out of hundreds) that needed a neck reset in over 25 years, and I didn't want to tackle either of them due to their notoriously difficult disassembly. Love your work, I wish I was half as good!

[@leeoliphant9229]

I thoroughly enjoy your shows, thank you!

[@rodnyg7952]

I had one of those. It was my first acoustic way back in '83.

[@tjmaclean]

Sorry to hear about your troubles with your supplier and the Tax Man. I'm thankful that you'll stick with it as you are a pleasure to watch work. Thank you!

[@JoshuaC923]

Thanks for all the work Ted! Always a pleasure to watch and listen

[@NGH99999]

Looks like one of the rare models that shipped from Yamaha with the KORN inscription.

[@charlesceb673]

Very nice guitar for me, I had one like it from the mid 80's to the early 90's

[@RickyBirdwellSr]

Glad I found your channel. I've got a 79 mij Fender F65 that needs about the same things done. I appreciate the information from this video! TY

[@souperdave2009]

Fine work, well-founded rant, and a beautiful sounding Yamahaha with decent picking ..ty🔥

[@ericcurry-pitcher5493]

Thanks for the video uncle Ted. The week isn't complete without you and your content. Glad to hear that you will continue. Yes patreon is a good idea. Many of us would love to help, and you deserve it without a doubt. We would like to hear a much more reasonable analytics report next year. Patreon could make that a reality. Thanks again Happy Holidays from the U.S.

[@k4vms]

Appreciate the time and effort you put into crafting these presentations. Thank You !!! Ricky from IBM, now Guitar Tech

[@johnpartridge365]

Please keep the excellent content coming Ted. You are my moment of Zen in a normally busy week. I would happily donate to your Patreon to keep the videos coming.

[@robbsclassics]

I've had a number of these vintage Yamahas. You just can't beat them for cheap, vintage, and sounding good. I have a couple 12 strings... that need neck resets. Le sigh.

[@MrNocaster]

Great live stream with Psionic Audio. Awesome job, and great info!!

[@paulbateman81]

Wish my Martin D10e sounded that crisp. That sounds amazing

[@georgemckenzie2525]

Thank you for all the work. May the value you bring to others return 1000 fold☺

[@TempoDrift1480]

I have one of these and it's possibly the greatest acoustic I've ever played let alone owned. 99 bucks at a pawn shop in Michigan.

[@TempoDrift1480]

I was able to cure some of the belly bow with a bridge doctor and it actually made it sound even better. Shaved the bridge, cut the string ramps up to the bridge, bone pins, gold Grover's, Bodda Boom Bodda Bing.

[@thebreakfastmenu]

I've played a handful of these guitars. They're really great.

[@kellysnodgrass2236]

I love your content! I think you are one of the best repair guys I've ever seen. I don't really know how patreon works for sure but maybe at a certain level of giving, your patreons could ask and received answers to lutherie questions. I'm not sure you would have time for that but I'm spitballing here.

[@duanetrivett750]

Great job! I enjoy watching a Expert do his job. Thanks for the video.

[@timothycormier3494]

Well Ted, other than buying a few pieces of memory from ya. All I can do is say a very sincere thank you. I do actually realize how much time goes into making these videos. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us and sharing your thoughts. The comforting sounds of Ted 2frd 😁. With that I’ll give ya the old school KZbin show of appreciation. Thanks for sharing!

[@louispepin3659]

Please, don’t stop making videos. You bring joy to my life. Thank you.

[@tryptix]

I will treasure my Woodford Instruments hat. Shoulda bought two! :) Thanks for your great videos!

[@ferdberfle5069]

You are not the first channel to have trouble with Spring having outrageously long delivery times. I have heard several of the channels I subscribe to complain about them and many have switched to other print on demand services. Love your channel Ted! I really enjoyed your appearance on Psionic Audio last Saturday. You and Lyle are two of a kind!

[@seanj3667]

Stradivarius, of course, used only the highest quality plywood to create his instruments.

[@teterouge1472]

Mr Yamaha, what a fella. Trained and made organs, went solo guitars and pianos.... Then decided motobikes.. As well ... Engines.... The tuning fork logo used on musical instruments to motorcycles to this day.. 🙂

[@stavrospapadimitriou7631]

Don't forget the jetskis!

[@andrewpartington7274]

I have an FG-770S, the all solid top and back/sides dreadnought from this era. My grandpa bought it new in 1980 for my mom, and she passed it to me. I did a refret and a bone nut/saddle and the guitar was totally transformed! It's a bluegrass rhythm machine now and plays excellently. I used extra tall frets in order to stave off an impending neck reset. Funnily enough the bridge plate on mine is rosewood, just a cool little detail I noticed when poking around inside with a mirror. Also the neck is GIGANTIC, with a sort of soft V shape. Easily the biggest neck I've ever felt on an acoustic guitar

[@jeanpierreM-sr7qh]

I have a fg 77O's (great guitar and big sustain) I have so a fg 75 red label from Japan. I'm french.

[@patcarbone1753]

Always enjoy watching you work on theses guitars!

[@bensharp4164]

Hi Ted, I ordered one of your headstock recapitation tee's early on in the UK, its was great quality and I've totally worn it out now, I was under the impression they were limited run so didn't think I could grab another! I hope I can re order soon. I work in a big music store and always got great feedback on it. Thanks for the excellent content, not only do i find it relaxing but I've also learnt a lot, enough to make successful repairs on my own instruments.

[@robertnewell5057]

Same here - I ordered mine a couple of years ago and it arrived so fast here in the UK. Around the same time I ordered some Martin stuff and it was terrible. The hoody is barely thicker than a tee and the tee was a rag after the starch washed out.

[@perspectacle]

I have a mid-seventies Classical Yamaha with a solid cedar soundboard. She has a gorgeous voice and is very dear to me, but she has developed a few “character traits”. Your video gives me hope that she may be “rejuvenated “ for another 50 years! Thank you for that hope.

[@cannedheat2264]

Your title reminds me of when we were kids we called them Yama ha ha ha ha’s. You just made me remember that.

[@ronaldclark1178]

Sounds way better acoustic . I always enjoy your videos!!

[@jonadams5980]

Love your videos and professional work. IMO you’re the best luthier on planet earth.

[@MrBullethead63]

Keep up the good work, Ted! I listen to these in my shop while I work on customer guitars!

[@darkang7517]

Another awesome video...I love'em.

[@Intrinsic.Recording]

Good sounding gtr though! Nice video. Laminate top or not, I've heard some Yamahas that give Martins a run for their money. Varies from gtr to gtr. I know because I have two Martins, and some Yamahas. Scoff at the laminate top at your own peril you corksniffers out there. Remember that Yamaha pianos were in every recording studio out there for years. Probably heard those more than Steinway. Sux that repair and resto on the gtrs is such a PITA. That one sounds great though. Thanks for the video. Always great!

[@bobdimartino6738]

from Boston just found you a couple of weeks ago love the content and technics

[@dandjurdjevicplus1]

Massive fan here. Keep going Ted - you are one of the few KZbinrs I really learn from.

[@Anton-ji4td]

Sounds pretty bloody good at the end. If I shut my eyes I would swear it was a early Gibson or early Martin. Very nice 45 year old Yamaha guitar 👍👍

[@chesapeakepencompany1953]

Ted, thanks for yet another great video. I learn something every time I watch one of your creations. You've built an amazing channel here and I think it should be worth your time and energy. I would eagerly and happily join your paid KZbin membership channel or Patreon if you choose to go that route. You give so much to this community. I'd love to give back. Cheers.

[@GuitarTinkering]

There was merch? I obviously wasn't paying attention. A "Polishing,polishing,polishing" t-shirt would be a thing of wonder.

[@theoldkid5725]

Ha!

[@minjenra]

Love your content. I am so happy you stated that despite all the problems you would still keep the channel running. I am not a guitar player or in any way linked to the manufacture or sale of guitars. But I love music, and the craftsmanship you employ.

[@lukenns7856]

Thanks Ted. (Shops teacher here) I hope people realize, the coolest machines ever to have been created are our hands and our brain. You rock Ted.

[@billywhyte6693]

Hi Ted. I own a 1970 FG180... I bought 1970 in a Dundee store (Scotland) £37- 10/-. And like yerself I've been doing guitar repairs/setups since the Berlin Wall was torn down & the military electronics business collapsed overnight. Felt like freedom to me! I only really purchased a handful of special tools - made the rest as trial turned to success and happy musicians. Good to see you work. All the very best... the guitar man fae Fife. :)

[@petedazer3381]

Great video Ted, thanks. Enjoy your week! Sorry about your KZbin funds issues and our trusty American IRS dopes…….they’re no fun from our side of the Ambassador Bridge either man…running a small business down here is tough..please keep up your channel! You are the absolute best stringed instrument repair person I have ever seen!

[@frankcoffey]

Fantastic. Good sounding guitar.

[@mikediamond1823]

I'll stop you right there if I may. I love watching the long videos i only have KZbin as a social media "App"? Not all of us get to learn the best possible way to tweak guitars like you show us man. love it

[@marions.120]

I always love the Django at the beginning! ✌️😎🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@sweettoof9002]

My favorite KZbin channel.

[@timothym.johnson3485]

Mine is 43 years old on Monday I love it and enjoy it. Merry Christmas (to me 😂)

[@myeyesarewaiting]

You know, if the KZbin thing ain't worth it, and there are more profitable things to be doing with your time... I doubt anyone would hold it against you if you made the more financially rewarding choice. I'm betting most people have followed you long enough to wish the best for you. I will say though, I watch a video or two before bed and seeing a new video from yourself did put a smile on my face tonight.

[@davidharris7431]

Great video Ted . I have a friend who wants me to put one of those pickups in his old Sigma . After I repair all the loose braces ..... So now I know where to put the pickups , thanks . Peace ✌

[@banjomandan7199]

Just discovered your channel. Enjoyed every minute! Learned a lot! Thanks! What brand are those transducers?

[@cameronwhite9959]

Great work as always Ted. Despite taking it on faith that you’d tested the cheap Piezos off camera before installing it, I did have a moment of relief at the end!

[@mavision6525]

Between repairing the guitars and your sense of humor, I'm glad you're still making videos.

[@randybecker7339]

So sorry to hear about your tax situation but I'm very glad to know you're still going to make these videos.

[@williamknell864]

That sensor sounds better than most piezos. Turned out well, Ted! Yamaha Zealots can be pretty wild. There are many new Yamahas that are very impressive and affordable guitars. So may older ones don't measure up to legend.

[@nedludd3641]

I just got my Yamaha FG5 Red Label Dreadnought set up last week - sounds fantastic! ....smothered in glue at the neck just like you said

[@richardkessler]

I can't even count the number of my guitar playing buddies who owned Yamahas back in the 1970's... Did they sound as good as my 1970 Martin D18... Oh certainly not.. I still have the D18 probably needs something done to it..but it is now just a hobby and still sounds great...love your videos and I always learn something

[@JonDeth]

*Cranking truss rods is why I am a huge advocate for clamping and baking necks, but anyone that has done it knows the risks and potential side effects.* I baked a few necks roughly 8 to 10 months ago, and made some critical mistakes that were fortunately easy to resolve. Melted neck binding, and some very slight headstock clear coat blistering that will buff out easily. *Unfortunately, the neck that melted whose truss rod I didn't bother retightening ended up with an INSANE amount of forward bow while remaining off the neck! lol* I should have taken better care of it after the process instead of leaving it to sit for several months and with the truss nut completely tension free. Some details for anyone bothering to read my wordy posts. I heated the binding and was able to start flattening it out, but it proved too tedious to be worth it, so I sanded it carefully and filled the dips with Plaid bone white craft paint; *this worked amazingly well and once cured I had a very solid and invisible repair.* One critical event that occurred is 2 of the necks that were over glued, in Asia speed manufacturing of course, squeezed out some of the excess glue, and though there was never a visible gap, it was clear that the boards were seated *much better* and the joint helped retain the flatness of the neck down their entire length. *Aside from marking my heater to ensure I never get the box that hot again, I decided to wrap headstocks in aluminum kitchen foil which is adequate protection.* I have read about baking necks from some that have done literally hundreds and oppose it even though it worked, and others who swear by it. *IMHO, it's a much better first tactic for a squirrely neck rather than the woodwork others suggest that goes with the bend or twist, and is considered a permanent fix.* A lot of necks will be permanently repaired because it was an excess glue issue or the climate where you live, and others will need the process maybe once a year to every few years. *One critical detail a "baker" specified was that he clamps and bakes most of his guitars once a year, and has done this for many years.* If you don't apply excessive heat, you can greatly minimize if not eliminate the risks of potential long term damage from repeated heat exposure accumulatively over many years. *In the end, it can salvage a neck entirely, or at least, temporarily return it to perfection a few times until you are willing to replace it.*

[@TheRumbles13]

Youre the best Ted thanks for sharing what you do with us

[@toddhansson1613]

You’re always the first to go to for matters relating to electric or acoustic guitars. Just wondering if it’s possible to also mention metric heights or measurements, as I always get that puzzled look on my face when you discuss imperial heights!

[@GregorydavidMck]

Hey, Ted. There's a bit of wheezy breezy, quiet surf sort of sound in your right audio channel. I had a '74 Yamaha 12 string. Good luck. And good night. Cheers.

[@edwardbelcher8612]

I have 3 Yamaha's but the one I play the most is a brown sunburst FS830 I bought a few years ago. They hold up really well when taken care of but, the FS830 is a solid top, the other two are plywood (yes there is a pretty noticeable sound difference). The plywood guitars sound good but, the wood never breaks in tonally over the years like a solid top does.

[@andrewpartington7274]

Patreon is a great idea, your content is definitely worth it!

[@mikehelton697]

I already replied to a comment saying I would gladly support you if you set a patreon up, but this thought kept coming to me. There are lots of online luthiers who charge yearly subscriptions or triple-digit one time fees for online courses on making/repairing/finishing guitars. I don’t mention this to disparage them, because they deserve the money they get for the knowledge they share. I’m willing to bet it would go against your ethos to do something similar, but I mention them to stress the point. If they are deserving of that money, then you are more than deserving of a few Patreon bucks a month from the many people who benefit from the knowledge that you share. Please let the wholesome community you have developed support you!

[@thequietwoods]

Ah crap I’ve been meaning to order a new shirt! I’m wearing mine out. Interesting, though, as I’d have to check but I’m pretty sure it is not Hanes. If you get a new supplier please keep making that design in addition to any new designs, I need a new one and I love that design!

[@tedbownas2748]

The first guitar I ever bought myself was a FG410, in 1986- just a few years newer than that one. I still have it, and I'm under no illusions as to its value. But it's an old friend, and I enjoy playing it as much as some of my newer, more expensive guitars.

[@jamesnewton485]

Great sounding guitar!

[@TortugaUruguaya]

Love your videos man! Love from Uruguay ❤❤