Guitar Repair: Sticky Situation from Cuba

[@joshuamedlin7518]

I really can't even attempt to lie..... That opening was the most wonderful and pleasant advertisement I've ever seen.

[@donpalmer5838]

Lovely ending my man

[@thegusk520]

Ron Popeil approved. :)

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

I said that to a girl once.

[@modergav]

The amount of Sass used by Ted promoting his own merch made me want a T-shirt. Great repair. Nothing else to add.

[@brodyh2895]

ive been watching this guy for over a year and just learned his name was ted from this youtube comment

[@stewsim]

I can’t find a link for the t shirts…:-( Anyone find it…?

[@modergav]

@@stewsim it is on the video description bro

[@stewsim]

@@modergavI found it now, thanks!

[@kevinharnan8378]

Can't wait till I get mine!

[@dalleenpente]

If you go to Cuba bring some pack of strings in your luggage. When you listen to street or bar players give them a set of strings instead of a tip. It worth 10$ dollars for you but for them it worth gold.

[@ileutur6863]

The situation is still that bad? Forgive me for asking I'm an eastern european and Cuba doesn't get mentioned much in our news

[@martinviale2410]

@@ileutur6863 the situation in cuba has always been decadent. There have been some public protests for the first time in 60 years in 2020

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

@@ileutur6863 60 years of complete isolation for the crime of overthrowing a fascist slaveowning dictatorship will do that

Sylvain is right, Cuban guitarists need new strings more than ever, the pandemic has been bad for imports into the country

[@thenormalyears]

@@ileutur6863 the United States has had an economic blockade on Cuba for like 60 years now... yes its very bad no country on earth not even the united States could thrive when international trade is illegal

[@dakotaberry]

10/10 on the sales pitch.

[@ileutur6863]

The merch advertisement was hilarious and genuinely enjoyable. And I usually fucking hate those

[@JC-11111]

Same!

[@gavinw5469]

@@JC-11111 why are you everywhere? I see you on every guitar related video.

[@Mopopolis]

Two uploads 3 days apart, good sir you spoil us!

[@bkuker]

We should all care for and repair things like the Cubans do. Sometimes it's easy to look at old repairs and say "that was done wrong" or "that was the wrong glue" but you know what? It kept somebody playing guitar.

[@trevorminton6084]

I feel the same way. My family gave me a truck to work on that I really liked. I wanted to do a few things to make it more my style and to fix some issues. My brother and my dad refused to help me do it because it wasn't a perfect factory restoration. I wasn't going to rebuild the whole truck myself so I just gave it back to them and let them do what they want. Its still sitting in the same spot and its in the same condition as when I left it. Not every vintage car can or should get a $10k factory restoration. It would be better for those cars to get a new life looking a little different than it originally was, rather than letting it turn to dust wherever its sitting

[@faunaflage]

Bought a shirt. If it develops any rips or holes, I'm going to repair them with hide glue. Thanks for all the great content, Ted.

[@leev211]

The hat is even listed as a dad cap, best advertisement ever

[@schm4704]

That merch segment was hilarious 😀👍!

[@xXasdfMAN12Xx]

Just bought a shirt! Can't wait to wear it at work as a repair tech in a music store. Thanks for your videos, the laughs, and all your hard work.

[@Daxerz]

I think I'm gonna get it and I have the same line of work lol!

[@polaristrans]

The word written on the saddle is "atrás", which means "behind, back, backwards". What a wonderful repair!

[@michaelroeser698]

The saddle is marked "Atras" which means "rear"

[@twoodfrd]

Oops. I installed it backwards...

[@camilo1455]

@@twoodfrd yea, you could tell in the sound demo.

[@truskoysusaventuras]

As a native Spanish speaker I swear I thought that "r" was an "o" and found myself even more confused.

[@emmanuelwood8702]

@@twoodfrd You could have typed this google translate and figured it out in a second.

[@mikeblake1000]

I love these videos

[@Adam-wl8wn]

Got my t-shirt, great stuff mate. I never thought I'd buy a t-shirt from a KZbinr but here we are!

[@IwoIwanov]

That humour is gold. - And the quality of your guitar services.

[@davidethridge5748]

You silver tongued devil, you. I'm sold! ^-^

[@Ukedc259]

I will wear my T-shirt with pride and anticipate the moment fellow Londoners widen their eyes in recognition, and strike up a rare conversation on the underground because they “know” …

[@howardmaryon]

I will keep a look out for the shirt...

[@stephenmctaggart8400]

I ordered a T shirt as soon as the Video started lol. Kia ora from Aotearoa New Zealand

[@peachmelba1000]

Ted, thanks for having such consistently great content. It's such a weird time we're living in, and you're helping with these Sunday evening islands of calm.

[@ClintE55]

Oh I love the shirt.

[@Gerry2210]

Excellent work.

[@davecormier]

i sharpen my chisels while i watch these videos... it's aspirational. Man those chisels are sharp.

[@Samalyzer45]

Thanks for being on KZbin, and being a genuine, honest-to-god luthier, not like most of the string carpenters one can see.

[@petersikstrom9232]

Jesus, You remind me of the old violin and accordion luthier I worked with in Gothenburg, Sweden. Andresson Musik, frmr Hagström. He had his secret formula of glue cooking every day. He did incredible repairs on most Hagström guitars and accordions well into his eighties. Sadly no one was able to forward his heritage. I was just the amp tech and serviced the most amps during this era, 1970-1985, like mostly, Marshall, Hiwatt, Hagström, Vox and You name it. I do have a big collection of guitar and amps as my days of a roadie and sound engineer, since I sucked as guitar player. I really like Your Utube episodes and stay away from the Utube trolls.

[@pedraw]

you're not only a amazing repair guy , you're also a great salesman

[@jasonirving1610]

best merch commercial!

[@rauschguitars]

That sales pitch could land you a job in an ad agency! Love it!

[@74dartman13]

Your attention to detail and your patience just blows my mind! Awesome work!👍😎🎸🎶

[@OssianEMills]

Your intro merch ad has the best copy written since the 50’s. 👍🏼

[@TheBuzzCatt]

There is a happiness in this old music maker, we need now. yeah

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

your description of the "dad hat" was priceless !!

[@georgewebber6313]

That T-shirt is great for your channel. It represents your humor style perfectly!

[@alext8828]

Respect for those who repair instead of throwing out, whether by necessity or choice. All good. The skill and imagination are staggering.

[@f1s2hg3]

Love that Woodford instruments commercials they are 😄

[@davidrice7414]

Love the merch, and the monologue that came with it & thank you for all the great videos Shirt and old guys hat ordered

[@JeanMarceaux]

People say you're the Bob Ross of woodworking I would politely disagree: you're more like Dr. Stuart Ashen of woodworking. The dry snark is so on point, even the inflections sound familiar.

[@mellowvids9637]

'doesn't look too bad' !!!!!! understatement of the year.

[@malcseaman9807]

What a repair! What a funny guy! What a channel. Now I can say - done that, bought the Tee Shirt.

[@mikecurtin9831]

Many years ago I lived in Riverside in southern California (normal humidity about 15%), and I inherited a 5-string guitar made in the Phillipines. Within a year it had numerous cracks throughout. Useful lesson learned. Thanks very much for your videos.

[@Dani-El.]

Who would dislike such a video?

[@paulkrabbenhoft]

Yes! T-shirts and stickers and hats!

[@carterkline7825]

2 episodes in the same week! What a time to be alive! Love the vids

[@frankcerovsky2662]

Love how Ted's closing scores mimic his mood after the job... this was melancholy...

[@EmoryBall32]

Your intro was the best!

[@MrDparker69]

great video with what has to be the best merchandise add I have seen in years, absolutely brilliant ..

[@elvers9877]

Bought me two tees for Christmas. Thanks Ted. Keep on keeping on.

[@moehoward01]

"..Back in the '90s..." Now I feel even older. Thanks!

[@thebuck1152]

I just can't skip one of you videos when it shows up in my feed.......I enjoy watching your skill set and steady hands. Also I love how you mix old school hand tool luthier skills, with modern, using the router or drill only when necessary. If it wasn't for you, and someone truly loving their guitar, quite a few you have saved would have been scrapped, keep them alive!

[@madeofnapalm]

Best intro ever, watched couple times :)

[@garywhitt98]

Ted, you are a one of a kind. If you get tired of luthier-ing, there’s a QVC channel in your future.

[@rickmcarthur8257]

You’re a piece of work Ted. I look forward to your videos every Sunday. Great to watch someone who enjoys their life work. Bought the shirt! Thanks for lightening up my week after a lot of stress. 😎

[@YHRS]

I just ordered a t-shirt from the link. It was quick and easy, and I promise not to use it to clean brake dust out of my hubcaps for at least 10 years 😀

[@keestoft250]

Sarcasm and irony are the highest form of wit! Getting a t-shirt without question.

[@beytone]

Loved the ad introduction, nailed it!

[@ian-c.01]

Many people would consider that beaten up old guitar to be not worth fixing up but you proved them wrong ! I love that T-shirt design, "If it ain't broke don't break it" !

[@disco4535]

I've said this on one of Ted's videos before, but I feel sorry for those people that would consider it not worth fixing, and never had that kind of connection with their instrument. The "Ya it's old and beat up, but I dont care what it costs to repair it. I love my guitar" kind of connection.

[@Ndlanding]

"atrás" on the bridge saddle means "back" or "rear". Front would be "adelante" or "delantero".

[@jipes]

Beautiful repair, the top looks much better afterwards

[@russellharris5072]

I took one look at that guitar and thought it was beyond help,but you brought it back.Amazing work and patience.................

[@pwman]

Shirt and stickers on the way! Best ad for a product ever... full stop! Ted could talk and share stories and insights and anything else he knows or just decides to make up and I would listen to it...

[@Sungodv]

Did I die and go to Heaven? Two Twoodys in only a few short days. Love ya Ted!

[@gemweems2873]

Bought a shirt one because I was rolling at your comments about it but primarly because I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@rufus_mcdufus]

This repair is perilously close to being magical.

[@chingletree5397]

Definitely the best advert I've ever seen. I didn't know you could get self-deprecation, passive-aggression, open hostility and bonhomie into the same statement, all with a tone so dry it's basically died of dehydration, but you can. So well done Ted, you've sold a T-shirt. I hope you feel both proud yet also demeaned by crass commercialism.

[@theyoganath3073]

Edit: As pointed out by the comment below. It is more likely for the word to be "Atrás" written in a rush it means "Back". That should be pretty self explanatory. :) Native spanish speaker here: Looks like the writing on the saddle is "A toas". I would assume it's a cuban working class man writing of "a todas" which would mean "to all". So I would assume the saddle would fit "to all" guitars. I'm probably terribly wrong but its fun to speculate on old stuff like this.

[@refaccionlocales4222]

Para mi que escribió atrás muy rápido.

[@theyoganath3073]

@@refaccionlocales4222 tiene mas sentido. Si.

[@alex1972janurary]

Can watch all his vidoes whole day. Inspiring.

[@kiyanharchegani2588]

Awesome shirt and avdert Ted. Consider me sold. As always, thanks for blessing us with more content!

[@patriciolegett1757]

Some time ago I got hold of a supply of old surgical steel dentistry tools; an assortment differently shaped hooks and whatnot used to remove plaque from between one's teeth, and which are perfect for working in those really tiny cracks you find in guitar bodiesand necks. I strongly recommend all luthiers out there to get hold of these things, they're a godsend for all those fiddly jobs that turn up every so often. Older or retired dentists usually have these tools stashed in a drawer somewhere and will more than likely just give them away as they no lomnger have any use for them. Give it a try, nothing to lose and maybe make your life/job easier!

[@MrCheesywaffles]

Nice work. You got it back from the brink. Sounds sweet.

[@johnnieboi]

Great job Ted...and with those cracks on the top you excelled...it sounded just as i imagined...😎

[@ishgumi44]

To my untrained eye the scribble on the saddle looks like ATIAS, which is a fairly common Jewish surname in the Sephardic Diaspora. There is (and has been for centuries) a large Jewish community in South and Central America and it's very possible that this instrument belonged to one of its members at some point. It is also a clever way to ID your instrument for future proof of ownership... in case it gets stolen (I've done it for decades). My theory, anyways. I may be totally wrong, of course. Either way, your self-deprecating, witty sales pitch is now the stuff of legend, and this whole segment is pure joy. Thank you!

[@jikemenkins7098]

Love the product descriptions!

[@JC-11111]

Merch!?! Thank you, Ted! Perfect design 🤣👍👍

[@DAaron67]

Salesman of the year

[@ncc74656m]

Your merch intro is absolutely cracking me up.

[@nicolen.9642]

Nice and priceless part about t-shirt and cap...👍 The history part is very interesting. Appreciate. Beautiful guitar to fix. Remarkable work on the cracks! Thank you Ted 🎶🎶🎶

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

Great intro for swag. Loved it, as with your work and informative posts. Thanks my friend. ✌️ Got a T, hat and decal. 🍻

[@kristinesautter3529]

I believe hose marks on the bridge were made with a toothing plane rather than a saw. Good video on repair of this guitar.

[@gibsondrummer]

I like that t-shirt , I’ve been to Hamilton Ontario My old band toured Canada a lot in the 80’s , ive been to Sasketoon and Moose Jaw too

[@guitarsnguns]

You my friend, are an insane repair master! Fantastic work as always.

[@pattomuso]

LOVE the merch promo at the start!

[@telecasterbear]

I woke up from a nap and was able to order two "if it ain't broke, don't break it" shirts. It's a great day.

[@Guitarmickey23]

Sir, you are a genius. Thank you for all you do to keep these precious works of art alive!

[@RayBecker]

Got a few 4X shirts. Thanks Ted! I think that Cuban guitar belonged to Quick Draw McGraw

[@luiscuixara4622]

xXRenaissanceManXx El KaBONGGG!!!

[@scottmartin356]

Well done intro Mr. Woodford! You have a bright future as a... Luthier! But it did crack me up, and I enjoy your humor as you work. If it ain't broke...

[@f1s2hg3]

Woodford sounds like a guy great with woods! Thanks 😊

[@yettoberealized]

Great Shirt!

[@kootenaystringworks1765]

Shirt bought, Thanks!!!

[@NINEWALKING]

Pure magic this time around.

[@ant1sokolow]

The splines are very well made and hidden. It 's a very difficult thing to do. Good job.

[@mlaforce]

That guitar represents my philosophy of music and my love for the instrument. I would do anything to fix the few guitars I have in the same way the owner of this guitar has, money well spent for happiness and peace of mind. You sir are a guitar repairing genius.

[@Doh1954]

More very fine work by Ted !!! Nice shirts too!

[@joshuataft5541]

Your a good salesman..the hat shpeel was good..your right looked tactical with the knife...your the man you know

[@guitfidle]

OK, I LOVE the shirt!!! Currently recapitating an old Harmony over here in my shop 😁

[@damianfz]

It says "ATRAS" it means behind

[@gabrielrotger7989]

At minute 14.40 the word written on the saddle says, back, it is written in Spanish, Thank you once again for sharing your wisdom.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Love those two invisible splines on the soundboard.

[@jts3339]

Great episode!

[@donaldmusic6274]

Amazing work to bring such a hopeless looking guitar back to life. Wow

[@donaldholman9070]

What a cool old guitar. Thank you.