Gibson Hummingbird Horror!

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[@JohnSmith-gu6ii]

You are one of the BEST things to ever happen to my KZbin thank you for all that you do my friend.

[@anthonyb5279]

true!

[@patriottothecore6215]

the strap came off my Lowden a few years back whilst performing in my local pub, it fell on a tiled floor and created 3 parallel splits in the back similarly far away from the sound hole. As you say there was much self recrimination. Luckily there is a very good luthier nearby who managed to make an invisible repair and it’s as good as new. I asked him if he had to take the back off to fix it but he just smiled and said, no it involved advanced gynaecology! In this case in homage to Cat Stevens, it wasn’t the first cut which was the deepest but the second. Stellar work as always. Thanks.

[@ThatOddGarage]

That patch looks super cool, actually! Adds a ton of character to the instrument and I'd love to have that in my collection. Great work!

[@LexCoulstring]

This is amazing! It's always a challenge to match the colors of the guitar to the patch or even cracks and chips. This was simply awesome man!!!!

[@vincenzoerriquenz2356]

Excellent job! It required a calm, a patience and accuracy at top level but the end result is stunning!👌🏼✨

[@tonymurphy2624]

Rod Stewart: The first cut is the deepest. Ted Woodford: The first cut is the shallowest. The difference between knowledge and understanding in microcosm. This was a real treat, especially in terms of problem-solving processes. Some strong lessons in thought.

[@ScotClose]

You beat me to it!

[@kenwittlief255]

when it comes to cutting me she's the worst.....

[@Calango741]

I have to say that you, sir, are a TRUE craftsman. I just discovered your channel and have been binge watching it for the last few days. I am semi-retired now from a life time of repairing all kinds of things; all aspects of home repair, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, tile, appliances, HVAC, electronics, computers, and on and on and on the list goes. I absolutely love watching you fix these guitars. Even after 50+ years of fixin' stuff, I am learning some very valuable skills from you. Even the tone of your voice on the narrations is relaxing. You have a true fan in me. Keep up the great work!

[@alexbowman7582]

Shouldn’t have lent it to Pete Townshend.

[@RUK-k5g]

Great work Good job!

[@MikeHammer1]

He won't get fooled again.

[@DTGuitarTech]

I’ve been dying to see this one!!!! Well done mate! Genius repair from a humble gentleman. You don’t even know how good you are.

[@garyburginjr1366]

You know, I think what's so great about him is that he does indeed know how good he is but he chooses to simply work his craft and just let's us come along for the ride. He often talks about how important it is to know when you're in over your head with these repairs so I have a feeling he knows his limits pretty well. He really is incredible.

[@vmitodd]

I am sure he does.

[@dack6528]

You should watch the BBC's The Repair Shop

[@ccrider3435]

I scrolled to see if someone had said what I was thinking.. thanks!

[@johnmitchell1614]

He is, isn't he? Wait till the Bird gets their bill. 😱 Humble fellow.

[@mrabrasive51]

As a 42 year hardwood floor repair and refinisher(and guitar player)even when you totally nail the color you always have that shadow where the old and new stain/finish meet..nearly impossible to blend perfectly!

[@dontsubscribeme9547]

You can make a knot there

[@trackie1957]

My father was a dentist. Color matching the transitions was one of his biggest challenges, but one of the things he did best.

[@michaelinglis8516]

I really enjoy these videos Ted. Thank you for taking the time to do them so well!

[@TomHug]

Another masterful, patient repair. And bonus points for : "Bird is the Word" Trashmen reference. And the goth kid reference. Thank you for your fascinating and entertaining videos.

[@troyclayton]

The inlay repair was really cool. Thanks for teaching us! The chatoyance of mahogany first struck me when I made a box in high school 'Wood 2' back in like '85. It was incredible, and almost looked to be made from tigers eye (if you had a good imagination, lol). Such beauty in the best pieces. Thanks for the video!

[@SilasHumphreys]

It's comforting, in a way, to see that even Ted has his moments where a brilliant idea doesn't quite work out. I've been rather forcefully reminded lately that some repairs are going to look a lot worse before they look better; the piano I mentioned last week has arrived, and it's had its moments so far.

[@ENNEN420]

Are there any places we can see work in progresses on such things of yours?

[@sheffieldlane5769]

I really wanted the magnets to work

[@SilasHumphreys]

Hardly seems worth it for "And there was a big ugly gouge right here that I smoothed over with wood putty, stained with a Minwax stain pen, and sealed up with a 2lb cut of shellac" times 25 or so. The toughest part was the glue-up of the music stand, and that went swimmingly with a few ratchet straps and a spare board to keep things aligned while the glue set.

[@TempoDrift1480]

Why is that comforting? If seeing a man fail in any capacity is comforting to you then you have some major problems. You seem like the kind of guy that sits outside your wife's work trying to catch her talking to someone. That's kinda disgusting.

[@deaddoll1361]

@@TempoDrift1480 Fallibility in someone highly skilled and admired could quite reasonably give comfort to someone who fails more frequently. "It happens to the best of them" is a reassuring way to remind us that we all endure misfortune and upset, regardless of ability and experience. From your response it would seem you're the one with some major problems if that's how your brain interprets what was said.

[@bobyoutube4037]

Hi Ted, it's so great to see how you approached this repair, brilliant idea with the magnets, I'm sure in other less severe instances his would work a treat. Thanks for documenting this.

[@JonnyBoss83]

I think given the violent and horrible nature of this damage,you repair looks truly superb. I'm half decent at guitar maintenance myself,but I wouldn't have tackled this repair. Hats off sir. I find your videos very calming and relaxing as well as insightful and educational. Fantastic! Thanks!!!

[@channelsixtysix066]

_"Chatoyance"_ - I even learnt a new word, thanks Ted. It is brilliant repairs like these and watching them develop through the video, that is the reason why I subscribed to Ted's channel. Utterly fascinating to watch and a tuturial for anyone thinking of doing luthiery as a profession. _"Competent Workmanship"_ - Ted, you are far, far more than just "competent". Cheers.

[@gamjammer]

Said the same thing

[@TheMilkYourDadWentToBuy]

I was actually familiar with the word Chatoyance from working in jewelry sales years back (familiar in the sense that i’ve encountered it before but if you had asked me i couldn’t have told you what it meant extemporaneously), but i was incredibly impressed to see it pop up in the middle of a guitar repair video, as I doubt that’s a word most luthiers would use in response to the light qualities of a guitar’s finish. this man is like a sommelier of guitars, in the best way, lol.

[@Kdschaak]

Came right down here to say the say the same thing! That is an amazing and graceful word. I am so glad to add that to my vocabulary. Thanks Ted!

[@nickjames4497]

@A KZbin Hero For Fun how about Thixotropic as a starter..

[@winteroutside7014]

i learned chatoyance from eagles hotel calfornia .. '' shimmering lights''

[@BroKEnCaPSLoCk1]

I think if that happened to me I'd just ask you to put an input jack in there and install a pick up. Hide my shame and pretend it never happened. Amazing work as ever. You're a true artisan!

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

Nah, just slap on a Bernie '16 bumper sticker and be done with it...

[@kevinohalloran7164]

@@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG Or a Rolling Stones red tongue? It IS a Hummingbird.

[@nate6692]

Or one of the recently hip side soundholes

[@nilswegner2881]

What would the Input Jack be for? Playing music from an mp3 Player through the soundhole?

[@JohnShalamskas]

@@nilswegner2881 I think he meant an output jack for piezo pickups.

[@B00MBATS]

Every time I think you couldn't impress me more with your skill, you do. Awesome work.

[@levistubbs8949]

Absolutely amazing job, never thought it would turn out so well, brilliant !

[@mitzioden4926]

Great repair job! This video was very interesting and educational. Thank you!

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

An absolutely amazing repair! If only I lived closer to you, you’d be my go-to guitar repair and maintenance guy.

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

That was beautiful work, Ted. The fact that you can SEE the beautiful work, is a plus in my book!!

[@stephenwhitemore9120]

Thanks for taking the time to put this up. One of the most interesting things I've seen in a long time.

[@WmRob]

Pain felt. Backed my Martin into the corner of a piano bench during a performance. Most sickening feeling b/c that guitar was pristine. Two locals luthiers wouldn’t touch it. I finally shipped it to Martin and four weeks later it came back perfectly repaired plus they buffed out all the scuffs.

[@kenwittlief255]

yeah...they peeled the sticker off and put it on a new guitar....

[@BeauHannamGuitars]

Bravo for showing the learning process of things that don’t work and moving on :)

[@grumpchumps8895]

“There’s an instant surge of regret and punishing self hatred that comes from it” ya man, that’s a pretty good description

[@bamadad53]

Only striving for competent workmanship? Are you kidding? Dude you’re a genius…an artiste. When I first saw the damage my exact thought was “that beautiful instrument is toast”. You totally resurrected it!

[@Pete1390SDR]

Thoroughly interesting & highly skilled repair with laugh out loud humour as usual. Ted = Legend 👍

[@libornovotny9637]

Yes, the humour ist great! - I've got Long Arms..- and then he shows a skeleton of a gibbon. :-)

[@HonkyTonkHellraiser]

I hope the customer appreciates the work you've done and pays according

[@scottenosh4548]

Im always amazed with these vids. It's amazing what happens when pride and patience are combined with craft.

[@jeffterrell3325]

One of my favorite videos. Really thinking out of the box to fix terrible damage. You are a master!

[@parachuteman4]

Excellent! You demonstrated the perseverance required. After all that work with the magnet repair you started over. Incredible work. Thank you very much

[@azbababooey]

I LOVE your videos! Besides the excellent repair work, you are friggin funny! Almost spit my coffee out when you showed the skeleton!

[@tonyn9858]

me too mate )

[@tonymarsiglia14]

Love the videos! Your personality and humor are unmatched along with the craftsmanship. I wish and strive to be half as skilled as you

[@guyb7005]

your depth of skill and knowledge is always amazing, but I'm discovering your sense of humour is equally as strong - great episode!

[@chopsddy3]

I’m so glad I watched. I used those Mohawk products for decades in the furniture touch up and repair business. I’m older than dirt now and was just recently wondering if the company is still alive. I’m finally out of my stash of burnt umber. I wonder if they remember me? They will not sell to rookies. They’re very versatile. If your up to it, you can paint believable wood grain with them using diluted lacquer or padding lacquers and a fine brush. BTW, great job.

[@markbernier8434]

I would bet they do, and even if it is the next generation now just name dropping would prove your bona fides.

[@chopsddy3]

@@markbernier8434 Your probably right. Their products and information about their use is , virtually , in the realm of the occult. You know it or you don’t.

[@michaelz8260]

That came out great, but if it was my guitar I would have made it into a feature by making the disc bigger and covering the whole scar, and then make it contrast by going very dark or light and maybe inlay a little hummingbird in the middle of the disc. Your videos are great!

[@Scodiddly]

Was going to say the same thing. Nothing shameful about an honest repair.

[@Skeletontiger]

Cool idea but I think this would drive up the cost significantly

[@voornaam3191]

I would tattoo my guitar.

[@kingrobert1st]

I would have made it into a sound port for mice!

[@TempoDrift1480]

Yeah I agree. I watch people do headstock repairs and then they spend more time trying to hide it. Hell with that, let it be seen. Anyone who has a problem with a quality repair probably isn't in it for the right reasons.

[@electricjed]

Very impressive sir. I just really admire this skill you learned. I'm just in awe on some of these repairs you've made. Beautiful

[@chuchuchip]

I'm very impressed with the wood working & finishing. Outstanding job! Adds some character to the guitar.

[@joelonsdale]

Great job, I think the patch is attractive and a beautiful "scar" that adds to the story of the instrument.

[@kevinharnan8378]

Love this channel. This week's episode looks like a real humdinger. They just keep getting better!

[@philipershler420]

Absolutely beautiful! It still obviously shows that it has been repaired, but repaired by a fellow who shows his skill are real care about quality of his work. Bravo!

[@dryan8377]

This was absolute genius level repair work! I wish I was this good at wood work!

[@jts3339]

This is a satisfactory, structurally-sound repair that the owner should be thrilled with. Thank God you got this job instead of the “GluBoost Guy”. In other words, it have been a hell of a lot worse!

[@jeromewesselman1654]

Most people don’t understand how difficult it is repair things like this. I dabble in stuff like this and that is definitely excellent work! I picked up a few pointers as well!!

[@vikingbeard]

Impressive work as always, thank you for sharing the whole process. In my opinion the colour was good enough at your first try. It's impossible hiding the patch and actually the patch looks cool and impressive. This guitar sounded really good and your playing is always appreciateed, thank you.

[@brockadcock2735]

I've learned so much from you. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@radducku]

oh the horror...when it's not a broken neck the bowels are spilling but fret not...the TeDoctor is here to save the day (and make the Gibson hum again. Interesting techniques and the magnet tricks is something else! I wonder how did the action got so low?... Thanks for this "Outer limits" episode doctor Ted!

[@briansimpson8116]

You had me laughing from one minute in. Great repair also.

[@fugalibrana]

Sometimes the repairs are invisible. Sometimes are so serious that is almost impossible to make them invisible. But this... Is simply awesome. Excellent!

[@woody3590]

Very well done and to keep the sound quality of the guitar and its intonation is truely amazing

[@bldallas]

The patch idea is brilliant, but I’m really surprised you didn’t stretch it out enough to cover the entire damaged area, incl those little holes. I know you are excellent at hiding crack repairs and matching the surrounding finish color and texture, but even with a perfect match, my OCD would always notice the two different areas.

[@chriselliott726]

Yep..me too.

[@MrNutter13]

Yep and me 👍🏻

[@_Depp122]

a lot better than the original hole though !

[@iainstewart371]

My guess would be that the less patching the better, only what is structurally necessary as a rule of thumb.

[@madeofnapalm]

More guitars and jokes :) Love the tool and jig improvising on the fly

[@SyntagmaStation]

That’s really amazing. What a stressfest that must have been, to figure this out through trial and error with a $4k instrument. The ingenuity is just awesome.

[@BUNKERJR53]

Phenomenon work my man. I used to own a Gibson B-45 12 string and if that would have happened I would put the guitar away in shame. With your repair I would have been proud to show it off again.

[@songwriterjj6022]

It's a speed hole. It makes the guitar play faster.

[@sparkyentertainmentstudios2380]

Thats why its called a humming bird

[@tobycrane1607]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@iainstewart371]

I put those in my car for the same reason.

[@ashutoshsahu9069]

😂😂😂

[@stephencampbell2735]

It's the extra ventilation that helps it

[@scotth1000]

Fine and interesting work as always. I can sympathize with the guitar as that patching looked uncomfortably like the skin graft done on my ear to replace tissue removed in a mohs surgery for skin cancer. Stitches rather than glue and no pleasant music at the finish for me though. 😅

[@ominkan3129]

That was an amazing repair. Such an artist you are.

[@randybecker7339]

I have said it in the past and will say it again; Amazing craftsmanship! Those who live close enough to have you work on their instruments are truly fortunate.

[@natebalcerak1659]

Indeed.

[@chopsddy3]

Is anyone here old enough to remember a cartoon character named “El Kabong”. He would foil his enemies and “bad guys” by hitting them with his guitar. Makes ya’ wonder.

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

@chopsddy3 Yes, Quickstraw, wee reememberrr... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmKTkpStZqadpZI

[@luiscuixara4622]

(alter-ego Quickdraw McGraw)

[@chopsddy3]

@@luiscuixara4622 Your right! I totally forgot about “Queeksdraw”. (Wow, that wouldn’t fly today.)I can’t remember his burro sidekick’s name, but a whacky horse in a Zorro outfit , swinging a guitar like a bludgeon, sticks with ya’. Thanks Luis.🕊👍🕊 I wonder if the owner of that Gibson also owns a black cape, mask and a sword?🥴

[@luiscuixara4622]

@@chopsddy3 Baba - Lou-eeeeee!

[@donpawsey2172]

A lot of wows going on! Beautiful work and you’re a miracle worker 👍

[@alancrossley4461]

This is the second time that I have watched this video and I’m still impressed with the quality of your work.

[@josephlynch3507]

Fantastic repair! I really appreciate you sharing your process.

[@retiredarchitect3462]

Wow, that turned out a whole lot better than I thought it would!

[@dethcult]

That is an awesome repair. Crushed sides on an acoustic are so common yet few can do a skilled repair. Well done!

[@stomp43]

Simply amazing. In awe of your skill and the care you take. Fantastic ❗️❗️❗️

[@KevinORourke25]

I could not stop watching this video! Excellent craftsmanship.

[@davy755]

Great job Ted! Considering your start point, that is an amazing repair!

[@tedbownas2748]

Ohhh, poor Gibby. What a beautiful instrument. Those kind of injuries are heartbreaking. I had to have an enormous humidity crack repaired in the top of my beloved Guild, some years ago. It ran from the sound hole all the way to the end of the lower bout, just above the end pin. The shop did a good sturdy repair and made nice work of the cleats, but the top has never looked the same. You did a tremendous job on this one, for what you had to work with. Excellent, as always. 👍

[@Gorbyrev]

What a privilege to watch a craftsman at work. Subscribed.

[@punchion]

Loved your thought process on this fix. Well done!

[@atcstooge3497]

That was amazing to watch! My mind is blown! Great work! I wish I could apprentice with you.

[@tomislavtomanovic3095]

Congratulations, Sir, you are an orthopedic surgeon for musical instruments. From the horrible break on the resonant box, you made a perfect correction and put the guitar back into function. Admirable is the way you did it, I watched this video carefully. Extraordinarily done.

[@JoshuaC923]

Wow that's an amazing job. And thanks for the music at the end!

[@jrenaud22]

I came here having never done a body repair in my life. I have an old beat up acoustic with a good crack on the back by the binding that I got free and want to learn simple repairs with. This was very satisfying to watch. Thank you. In my mind I was saying this level of craftsmanship must be worth more than even that wonderful Gibson Hummingbird. You truly do a labor of love.

[@ZombieSC]

The master at work, absolutely love all of your videos!

[@Coopdog1911]

That came out beautifully. Well played.

[@deja75m]

I am a retired luthier..I like your approach sir...30yrs repairing, restoring and building violins violas cellos and guitars...has poisoned this old award winning master luthier...who now entertains senior citizens..cuz I is one...thankyou sir..most enjoyable.

[@luiscuixara4622]

Chatoyance! Where's this word been all my adult-ish life?! Attempting to describe this effect by piling up a top-heavy stack of other words has finally been alleviated! Thank you, Ted, and thank you cats, for your eyes inspiring this lovely term.

[@donboston7728]

I truly.. appreciate your effort, to restore this fine instrument. I have played guitar for 50 years.. There has been many tragedies players make with them. Artists.. in the way of preserving the instrument, are as equally as those who make history with it...

[@Motocicleiros]

Considering the extension, place and type of damage I really doubt that one could do a better repair than this. Awesome!

[@billknudson7895]

Always love watching you work-while being grateful that’s it not me who has to find a way to make these repairs. It would be fun to see the finished work.

[@larrystradeski8261]

Nice job.I know it's a Gibson but if it was me I'd probably try to find a plate cover that size with a 1\4"input jack,insert a pickup screw the plate over the damage ,call it done.

[@forfilmmusic]

Your level of skill is off the charts. The myriad techniques you employ to affect a repair are breath taking. I'm not sure I'd invest in such an extensive repair on that particular instrument but the owner will be thrilled that their misadventure was minimized.

[@macmorgan6685]

I’ve seen similar accidents and the necessary repairs but yours was the best!

[@dlmyrs]

Beautiful repair. Amazing work!

[@theflyhunters207]

the most astonishing job I've ever seen! Congrats dude!

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Awesome repair effort, and a great sounding hummingbird

[@dooleyfan]

Great work! I had a similar disaster years ago when I stupidly didn’t humidify my Martin, and during a particularly cold spell (I’m in southern Ontario also) the power went out for 30 hours and temperature in the house plummeted. The top side of the guitar opened up a 1/4” chasm starting from the Fishman controls and extending down almost to the neck. The luthier who fixed it did a great job. If you look closely you can see the repair, but it stayed stable, and I learned a valuable (and expensive) lesson.

[@tigdogsbody]

Happy New Year, Sir. I can not wait for the video of your new build.

[@markc4768]

I'm an industrial engineer - I design, fabricate and repair complex metal bits. A trained monkey could take my place... If I "measure once and cut twice" on a flush panel, I can generally break out the TIG welder, add a bit back, then grind away until the repair is invisible - a dozen or more times if necessary ... Wood? Ha- I'm scared to death of the stuff... I dropped my '86 Martin Brazilian Custom OM onto a spherical stage foot light in almost exactly the same place. A retired luthier made a plug with dead on identical grain characteristics he saw in a piece of BRW from the remnants of a broken up 1950s sewing cabinet he had found years before on the side of the road. Like his, your finished repair nothing short of astounding. Continually amazed at the "laser focus" of woodworkers and fine luthiers such as yourself.

[@646627jd]

Your work is always impeccable..

[@simonandthelyricalpoets]

Superb workmanship, and the Gibson sounded so sweet at the end! New subscriber here 🎸

[@patricklundquist9869]

Excellent craftsmanship. Long video but I was glued to me seat clear to the end.

[@herrrmike]

I appreciate your craftsmanship! Bravo.

[@mauriceclemens3286]

Nice repair. When I saw the picture I never thought anybody could fix it and make the repair hide much. You did. Congrats.

[@cswann8]

I loled at the "90's goth kid painting on eye shadow". Also, while maybe not a miracle, if I were this customer, I would be ecstatic with the work you've done here.

[@markvonwisco7369]

Kudos to to Ted for what you were able to achieve with this repair. Knowing how I've bonded with some of my guitars, I know that gut punch feeling when a mishap like this happens. If I was the owner of this guitar I would be extremely happy with how the repair turned out. Out of all of your videos that I've watched to this point, I think that this is the repair that impressed me the most.

[@checkthewater39]

So educational and satisfying to watch your craftsmanship. Thank you.

[@wrallpaul66]

Great video Ted, I used to own an old es 225 that had similar damage, being a fairly experienced luthier, I always wanted to repair it but ended up selling it. Thanks for the learning experience.