Battered 40's Gibsons

[@brucejoaniewilliams3213]

It's been said many, many times, and I'll say it now. It's enjoyable and relaxing viewing your videos. The history lesson, thoughtful approach to repairs, and masterful skills utilized in said repairs makes for entertaining, educational youtube time. I occasionally watch another repair guy, super nice man, honest, hides no mistakes he makes, but watching his approach to repair tends to elevate my blood pressure. My wife doesn't let me watch him anymore.

[@waybackplayback1347]

There's several who would otherwise have a decent channel but who have to go to left field and I think, "Umm...". I grew up with guns. That will inform you about who is a shithouse lawyer really fast. 🙄

[@ars3nal181]

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[@ileutur6863]

Is it Dave? For me its Dave. His conservative view of bass guitars drives me nuts sometimes

[@btlmania64]

@@waybackplayback1347 huh ??

[@ziggylayneable]

Jerry elevates my blood pressure sometimes. But he's such a nice guy

[@myoptik3x103]

Sorry to hear about your kidney stone experience. I had one once and the amount of pain generated was almost unbelievable. I will pass on the advice my urologist gave me, he said “I only see the patients of mine that don’t drink lots of water.”

[@conbro0985]

Never passed a kidney stone but have had a uti that hurt like hell so I drink plenty of water to be safe

[@fubar1217]

I drink nearly 3 liters of water a day now trying to avoid kidney stone #4! I've been lucky as they haven't been that painful and I've had them ultrasonically blasted to pieces before having to pass them (the two big ones got stuck between the kidney and bladder).

[@jimmythekid1]

I drink tons of water and still get them, I’ve had maybe 7-8 in the last 20 years. They definitely still hurt, but I can work through them now.

[@mtwseneca]

@@jimmythekid1 Large amounts of chocolate (contains oxalic acid which forms into stones) and nuts will create stones.

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

​​@@fubar1217depends if your water is full of fluoride and how hard it is... if it has both, your not going to be helping You should be drinking distilled water.

[@brianlegg6009]

I'm glad you're feeling better, Ted. I pray you continue to recover your health.

[@DTGuitarTech]

Love this! Can’t wait for part 2. Decrepitude is now my new favourite word after watching this video. Loving the history.

[@martin-1965]

Yup, love every new Woodford show from Tim. Have to do some work on a few electrics in my shop tomorrow so always puts me in the correct meditative and focused state of mind to get the work done properly. Just happen to be wearing my Woodford Headstock Re-Capitation Service T-shirt tonight by chance. Have to agree - love the word "decrepitude" almost as much as "re-capitation" 😎

[@jeffsquires6620]

Awesome. Better late than never. Hope you are feeling better.

[@Gargvarr]

I had kidney stones twice in my life 30 years apart…and the pain is so absolute and unique that as soon as I got the first pang the second time I immediately knew what it was. Amazing how a tiny stone can bring a person to their knees.

[@petermorris6052]

Ted, thank you for making these videos. I've been playing guitar since about 1957 or 1958, and admired guitars and their sound since about 1954-5 when I would hear my Dad's jazz records. Your dispassionate yet humorous discussion of all things guitar (and bass and...) is delightful and instructional, even for someone who will never build or repair a guitar.

[@mattcarroll5603]

I like people who use phrases like "honkin big". That's the main reason why I watch these. Thanks, Ted!

[@deejackson5930]

I passed a school bus this morning. This series is going to be fun to watch.

[@zapa1pnt]

I hope it didn't have it's stop sign out.

[@waybackplayback1347]

Reminds me of a joke I heard years ago: Coach asked a kid if he thought he could pass a football. You see where this is going. 😂

[@bryceonice5198]

Speaking of battered, my oldest guitar is a 1960 Kay. Made of plywood, "steel reinforcement", and brass. I've had a blast gluing everything back together and polishing it. Planing my own shim. Replacing nuts, bolts, tuner buttons etc etc. Turned it into a real Frankenstein looking project.

[@ThatandCo]

Hank Williams said, he played his Martins on stage only and saved the Gibson's for the Honky Tonk's . when asked why he said Gibson's can take a beer bottle better than a Martin....

[@stevecroft5068]

I love old Gibson acoustics, so really looking forward to seeing how these turn out. I have every confidence that you'll end up with three guitars I'll drool over, Ted.

[@tonymurphy2624]

Sympathies on the kidley stone. I've been laid up for a week with them. Always fun to note the passing references to things that expose the breadth of your reading. From geology to Camus.

[@langezeit6926]

thanks for making these videos and i hope you recover well.

[@10000rambos]

7:17 The double pickguards would be for when you’d want to stick your head thru back of the guitar, and pose for a picture as the comic strip character Cathy

[@smbrumbaugh]

I think I find your detective work on what's been done before you got it as interesting as the wonderful repairs you do. Great sleuthing!!!

[@Dave-White]

Great video - looking forward to part 2 and hope you are feeling better!

[@robertshorthill6836]

Hello Ted, with this harsh/cold/interminal winter in the states, the one thing ( of only a few ) that cheers me up a bit is a dose of twoodford. Cheers, mate. Bob in Montana

[@stevehowell231]

Agree on the construction differences. But the sound of these big old Gibsons is great.

[@likeakite]

We don't get to see too many pre war Gibsons in the UK so, that was an interesting video for me. Thanks

[@terryeaster1]

My heart broke so many times as you were documenting the previous work done in the SJ. I do not mean to demean the work of previous luthier, i am just so very glad they ended up in your shop as i love Gibson jumbo acoustic guitars. These guitars deserve to be saved for generations to enjoy.

[@ronwheeler1400]

I am very excited to watch this series of videos.

[@billhillard]

Dear Mr. Woodford, I LOVE your show. Thank you so very much for these videos! I do love how you accurately incorporate the history of these guitars with your masterful woodworking and luthiery. I have seen EVERY episode. Thank you for posting these. I am blessed to have a masterful luthier work on my instruments. He is a dear friend of mine who is a professional luthier and I do some very amateur luthiery myself. I have focused more on the playing end of the music scene, but have nothing but respect for you people who can do these wonderful things to wood (insert joke here) and string. I am unsure how you master so many different disciplines to do these repairs (especially in one lifetime), but bravo sir! Have a pleasant day.

[@joelonsdale]

Really enjoyable video. Looking forward to seeing these beauties get more beautiful!

[@WillHeritage]

I haven't commented before, but I thought it was time to say thank you for making great videos that have been something to look forward to for years. My favourite channel on KZbin. Have a good one!

[@MolliesDad]

Thanks Ted. I enjoy these posts enormously. You’re the best. D.🙏👍🌟

[@johnrathbun2943]

I get great joy in watching your videos. But I could never do it because I actually like playing guitar. If I had to deal with the stuff that you deal with every week I don't think I would like the guitar any more. Wish you luck in keeping your sanity.

[@timothycormier3494]

Oh man! I’m totally invested into this video now. I’m curious to see that one finished. Come on pt2

[@TN-D18]

Decrepitude. Word of the day. Looking forward to watching your rescue efforts.

[@swbusby]

I'm looking forward to your next video in this series.

[@pks41805]

I enjoy the history of the guitars you book in, thanks.

[@fronts3165]

The big extra thick pick guard looks like a surfboard fin from the angle you filmed while measuring the thickness with your micrometer. 😂 Love your content, history lesson adds so much. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@seanj3667]

Ouch. I hope you are feeling better. I'm happy for the Tuesday video I was not expecting.

[@RedHeadGuitar]

Guitar philosophy. Love it!

[@AROSFC]

'fellow kidney stoner' here! Only the 'brave' who passed through a kidney stone crisis will aknowledge a kneeling pain....Nice video as always

[@Candywarhol]

Maybe we need a 12-step group program. I was at the YMCA on a treadmill the first time I knew the agony of renal lithiasis

[@adamjonassen5732]

Ugh sorry to hear about the stone . take care in your recovery

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I enjoy the discussion on the philosophy of repair and restoration. ... the balance between "art" preservation, functionality of play, and general period aesthetics. Very good.

[@oldtimefolkie]

Amazing video. As a geologist I appreciate the wood to rock comparisons!

[@Sammywhat]

These are great! Lovely history. Thank you and recover well, kind sir!

[@cavacofonseca]

Get well Ted. Thanks for your effort of putting out videos

[@markjames9487]

These videos are mind blowing. Totally obsessive viewing. Your a true craftsman

[@stevesmith6554]

Thank you so much Ted for your videos. You are a pleasure to watch and learn from your art. Hope you feel better.

[@lesboothe7291]

This will be a fun series, hoping the sunburst SJ keeps it's play wear and the other 2 get refinished.

[@GuitarQuackery]

I work on guitars all day, 7 days per week, and when I come home I still love watching you work on guitars. LOL.

[@ubmastering]

That tiger stripe material is beautiful. Can't wait to see it on the guitar.

[@robnic52]

Sorry to hear about the kidney stone Ted. Not had them myself but I've heard they can be horribly painful to pass. Jerry Rosa at Rosa String Works channel posted a video about a position that he adopts when passing stones that really helps cut the pain (for him at least). Might help? Love your videos, the calm craftsmanship and tlc these instruments get restores my faith in human beings.

[@darrinswanson]

Interesting projects! Thanks for documenting it, have a good rest!

[@pablo7182]

Just saw the latest Driftwood guitars video and lo and behold they talk about your neck reset technique. Great to see them recommending your channel!

[@johnnypk1963]

Love it when u drop names like Folkways. Wow, what a nice collection of guitars and services. 15:00

[@tinman8518]

Battered but beautiful. Gibson has the most beautiful sunburst guitars. None better I don't think.

[@stevenmonk4346]

Can’t wait for the next video. Good luck!

[@scotteverett7834]

I must be going mad but I saw the double pick guard and thought minion!! I need a lie down

[@pascalgalipeau1796]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I have a guitar in similar state with a local luthier here in Ottawa. Can’t wait to see what it sounds like.

[@luizdejesus6240]

Player grade getting help provides for a great episode. Thanks and hope you feel better soon...

[@stephenmctaggart8400]

Absolutely riveting video. Thanks so much. Sorry to hear about your kidney stones.

[@johnnieboi]

Great content and history information as usual, sorry to hear about your kidney stone i had one years ago and it wasnt fun, good to see you had a mention on the Driftwood Guitars page who utilised your neck removal method ...and finally....im looking forward to the next instalment...

[@SuperPlopman]

When ever I’m stressed, and find a need to improve my mental health, I either go birdwatching or watch your videos. They are one of my go to therapy tools for which I thank you 🙂. Can’t wait to see a new one arrive in my tray 👍

[@scottreynolds4252]

Hope you get better soon. Thanks for the background on the Gibsons. It is a very exciting job load!

[@ShannonFerguson]

Thanks, Ted. I love listening to you talk about guitars.

[@alexbostelle287]

The attractive aesthetic of decay

[@Blasthoff]

I much appreciate all the info you included in your examinations! There is not a lot of quality info and video centered on Gibsons which makes this special. I am looking forward to part 2!! Thanks so much!!

[@QuestionMan]

Turns out, you can still check out that Gibson flat top guitars book at the library. It's available for check out at the Internet Archive.

[@johngeddes7894]

One observation: For a tearout free bridge removal on a guitar that had a water soluble glue holding the bridge, you might consider using the heat lamp (150W bulb) , foil covered cardboard shields, and a chisel rather than a palette knife. Even on spruce with lots of runout, I’ve never lifted so much as a sliver of soundboard spruce doing it this way. There are some really fine pros that use this system as well, so just passing on an option. There are some things about Stew-Mac that are very essential, and other things maybe not so much.

[@gregoaks4413]

I hit the like button even b-4 Ted starts that's how GOOD he is

[@BayAreaBrenner]

Glad to hear you’re doing well, and love these videos. This one’s keeping my mind occupied while dealing with a foot issue myself. Keep ‘em coming!

[@timothycormier3494]

The honer madcat telecaster. Like the prince guitar. uses that cool tiger stripe pick guard.

[@timgelder4263]

I love those guitars! I have a much later j45

[@retalt]

This is going to be a wild journey. I'm really looking forward to these videos. Cheers.

[@thecaveofthedead]

I love slope shouldered Gibson dreadnoughts so these vids are going to be a real treat for me.

[@stevencox8575]

Oh, and sorry for the Kidney stone! Glad it's no longer spending time with you.

[@victorparis7189]

Can't wait for the next installment!

[@lilogon2969]

I didn‘t want it to stop 🥺

[@mattkennedy2470]

Sorry to hear about your kidney stone! Hope you are feeling better and pain has passed. thank you for sharing your talent.

[@donaldfisher8556]

Ted, you have us hooked. This is incredible. Thank you

[@kevinhill1848]

Brilliant and informative video Ted. It's like having a dose of feel good medicine 🙂 Thanks for posting. Keep safe 👍

[@britlitemail]

Never thought I'd see the day slaty cleavage could be related to cracked lacquer on a vintage guitar, but if anywhere it'd be here. Cool video, looking forward to seeing how these go!

[@DanelonNicolas]

I just can not believe those guitars are functional today! Awesome work! AMAZING

[@grene1955]

This was fantastic, I can't wait to see the follow up. I always learn SO MUCH from your vids! In the meantime, I hope you feel better fast!

[@JackdeDuCoeur]

I'm looking forward to seeing what's possible in those repairs to the front.

[@TommySG1]

Loved this episode / discussion Ted,as always thanks for sharing your expertise 🤙

[@robsmith4284]

Love decrepitude Trigger! My 43 year old Yamaha L 20 A!

[@MrRoderickkohn]

I really appreciate your work.

[@Catonius]

thanks Ted, brilliant as always. Good health to you Sir.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Looking forward to these repairs. These are my favorite jumbos ever.

[@memoran1]

Hope your recovery goes well, lovely video as always.

[@herrrmike]

This got me thinking about how careful I would be to ensure that any repairs were faithful to the original. And I think I’m probably less concerned about that than most. The quality and tastefulness of the work would be decisive for me. I don’t think about the resale value of something I love because I don’t usually sell those things. And I’d be delighted to find a well repaired guitar with a curious modification at discount price.

[@leostask]

When I first saw the double pick guards my mind flashed back immediately to the mud guards on my dad's old pickup truck!😂

[@LSarchfield]

Ted, The 1946 SJ’s had a standard “Martin style” belly bridge from the factory. That may be the original bridge.

[@bldallas]

I’ve been a Martin guy for decades, but those sloped shoulder Gibsons have always looked cool to me.

[@walterhambrick8705]

Thank you for sharing.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

twoodfrd I love these Guitars. Power Pins would help w/ restringing

[@alanpecherer5705]

Wow. I'd have a hard time deciding what if anything to do on the dual guard blond one. It's reasonably attractive as it is.

[@zapa1pnt]

Yeah, but all that thick plastic really kills the sound.

[@dalgguitars]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@johna1160]

Perfect opportunity to 86 the adjustable bridge (aka tone suck) on the J-45. Looking forward to seeing face lifts on all three of these old gals. Spruced up and made right with butter beans and tulips, period correct bridges, etc. Kudos to Ted and his ilk for making these player grade war horses playable again, allowing them to sing out for another three quarters of a century. The well-to-dos have managed to lock up the vast majority of these classics that are in pristine condition, never to be seen, much less played again. Wonder how long these battered beauties will remain in the wild before the landed gentry cast their lascivious eyes on them?

[@petercowan-ee3fk]

I love the older version of the acoustic guitar like this one.

[@jeffreylarson8533]

nicely done

[@jonnybeck6723]

Thanx... I look forward to Pt 2

[@limpindug]

Smashin history lesson Ted, I really enjoyed the video +1 it's great you're restoring these vintage guitars and giving them their voice back with sympathetic repairs. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate. Hope your health is on the mend.

[@bobmcdoggish9659]

You exhibit amazing patience with these old guitars.

[@PhilosopherThom]

I am excited about this series! I love the slope shoulders from Gibson. A J50 is one of my absolute dream guitars. With the big pickguard. Because plenty of people have sounded great with those.