Renecking the Morris

[@shaneabbott2828]

Thank you Ted, for all the work you put into my guitar, I really can't thank you enough! Played it for four hours when I got home and was absolutely blown away by your ability to perfectly replicate the original neck, plays and sounds as though it never moved and remained perfectly set up for 40years. seriously had it not been for me knowing the were the original dents and blemishes were on the original, I would've never known. for Anyone in southern Ontario who's is looking for a High end luthier, I highly recommend taking your guitars to him. Ted truly is a master craftsman..

[@courier11sec]

You now have a truly one of a kind guitar.

[@CaptainRon1913]

It's a much better guitar now than it ever was when new

[@Jasper_4444]

Hey owner, thanks for chiming in.

[@Fitzfish]

This guy is amazing.

[@stephencampbell2735]

That's very kind of you to say

[@ADFinlayson]

holy moly, screws for low profile bench dogs are genius, you have just changed my life.

[@doublechinmask3744]

I am kinda glad that neck broke as we witnessed masterclass in neck building.You are amazing and I love watching you do your magic

[@glenncollins4778]

Indeed

[@MichaelP-67]

You’re remark about epoxy with a 5 minute working time being used by the “criminally insane” was hysterical.

[@goodun2974]

I use 5 minute epoxy all the time, but not for gluing wood and not on guitars.

[@EbonyPope]

Why did he use Epoxy instead of wood glue or Hide glue?

[@cornholio.2110]

That thing sings to me. Love that deep voice

[@gregdrew874]

@@EbonyPope 13:06 He said. He didn't want to risk destroying the thin wood laminate under the extension by attempting to remove the original poly finish there. Hence the crosshatching into the finish and epoxy, as water based stuff wouldn't bond to the Poly.

[@EbonyPope]

@@gregdrew874 Oh OK. Thank you.

[@EricChesek]

The scalpel blade shot at 16:44 and the sliced thumb shot right after at 16:51. OUCH! It happens to the best of us.

[@butterblood]

Haha I was just about to comment on that

[@thenextstepp]

I was grimacing and thinking "he's gonna slice his thumb" then sure enough. My fingers are all mangled up from doing the same thing over the years.

[@markbryant4641]

Ha!! Yeah, funny. My fingers a chopped up and scared from cooking while drunk.

[@markpell8979]

I saw it coming too. Been there, done that. I 'gave blood' at work occasionally myself. If Ted left a little blood on my guitar I'd probably be ok with it. I'm sure he drops some sweat and tears too from time to time.

[@robdawg1017]

I saw that as well but didn’t realize he cut himself in the following shot until reading this comment. He’s actually bleeding.

[@myeckwaters]

I was looking forward to the conclusion of this saga and it did not disappoint.

[@PabloJ1968]

Me too.

[@chrispfeifer7628]

The sun will get you everytime if not paying attention. Those burns from the past are the best teachers for all of us.

[@grene1955]

I didn't think my respect for your skill could get any greater... I was wrong!

[@gtrplr778]

A masterful example of guitar restoration. You sir really know exactly what to do and when, this level of work takes years of repairs. I salute you, your customer is bound to be excited and very pleased.

[@jwardcomo]

That's what I said!

[@BossNotes]

Right , every other neck maker uses 99% power tools , he does 90% of this with hand tools , he’s a try’d & true 100% luthier !

[@robertnewell5057]

WATCH THIS VIDEO IF YOU NEVER WATCH ANOTHER.!!! A masterclass in renecking in all respects, with sideswipes at the ethos of being a great repair guy. Truly beautiful. I know Ted doesn't respond often to posts, but, if you happen to see this - thanks!

[@KenIn_NH]

Ted, your level of remarkable craftsmanship is a site to behold! Thank you so much for sharing all that you do. Your clients are truly blessed with having access to your skills. 👍👍 way up!

[@carpicabeckers6029]

The screws as a bench dog are something I'll copy. Genius idea!

[@freesiaboysince]

Oh!! Ted-San great and excellent job!! I'm Japanese guy I always glad to watch repairing old-Japanese guitars politely and tenderly. keep on awesome. god bless you.

[@kbjerke]

Loved the Star Trek reference. Great job on the guitar!

[@michaelfuller34]

Miri!

[@melodicdreamer72]

I had to look to the comments to see if anyone else caught it and commented. :)

[@daveherres3374]

@@melodicdreamer72 Me too.

[@hymnplayer]

When I got the notification for this video I miss read it as “red necking the Morris” and thought “heck, I could do that”. Thanks for your videos.

[@diabolicalartificer]

Superb craftmanship, bloody good service, lucky Canadians.

[@stainless641]

My go to when I want to watch repairs. Very cool.

[@rayclark9643]

Very impressive results Ted!!! What you've done here for your customer shows the kind of good old fashioned integrity that we don't see very often these days...thanks for shoring up my withering faith in humanity!

[@desolatemetro]

"I was Icarus and tone was the sun". 😁 You're a really good guy to do all of this. Not many businesses like this anymore. I know it wasn't an ideal situation but I really enjoyed the videos. Maybe someday you could do a series on building a guitar from scratch? Im sure it's hard to find time, but id love to watch it happen, hear about all the choices you make and why. Maybe you could do it as a one off Patreon series so it would make commercial sense? Just an idea. Keep up the great work Ted.

[@anabidingdude8079]

If you search back episodes (I think it was around December of last year, but it might've been 2020) of "That Pedal Show," Dan had an English luthier, John Kinkade I believe was his name, build him an acoustic guitar from scratch and he documented the process in like three two hour-odd episodes. It was very cool to watch and I think would scratch the itch of watching a guitar build that you talk about above. Listening to Ted, I doubt he'd ever have the time to undertake such a project because he's always swamped with repair work.

[@kanamisprs4330]

@@anabidingdude8079 Thanks for the heads up, I shall be watching this kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3K5aohpjN-thpo

[@TomSramekJr]

The mark of a master is to get to a true disaster and be able to recover in such away as to be better than the original. Thanks for taking us on the journey!

[@patriottothecore6215]

Wow that’s one big-sounding guitar. This is customer service above and beyond any expectation

[@ElGatoCiego]

Sounds great!

[@richsackett3423]

A big tinny guitar. Goody.

[@DerangedTechnologist]

These are always excellent, but this one is on into astonishing. Many thanks!

[@fletcherchambers7175]

"The 5 minute stuff is for the criminally insane." I got a nice laugh out of that, thank you!

[@Theonixco]

I saw 2:35 and first thought to myself, that's some dedication, working even during an earthquake.

[@harlanbarnhart4656]

I have been secretly wishing for a full build from Ted, but this is scratches that itch some.

[@hacksguitarhobby]

16:50, scalpel heading toward thumb; 16:51 bloody thumb, 17:05 masking taped thumb. Love the sacrifice!

[@planespeaking]

Your "mistake" gave many a view of some lovely woodworking and some useful tips for me. I hope that is some consolation.

[@jadeowenhamblyn4405]

You know you've done a great job when the E Major sounds great, and then the G Major also sounds great.

[@grene1955]

Just watched this video again. This is the ONLY channel where I rewatch episodes to learn more! Yeah, it's probably not worth the cost and effort of the repair, BUT... that's not always the point. A piece of guitar history has been preserved. And at the end of the day, being able to make good music on a guitar is what this is all about. I'm sure this guitar will provide years of service, and hopefully will be played by generations of owners.

[@mjsmeaton]

You are da BoSS… what a fantastic save….your client must be over the moon 😊

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

... tone was the sun - priceless, like this guitar is now.

[@skullys]

Hahahahaha Ted, I got the Star Trek reference, thanks for the flashback! hahahaha

[@DTGuitarTech]

I absolutely LOVE how you use old machines and keep using them - because they work (fret cutting machine). Love your videos. Great in content and style. And humour. It is appreciated

[@montch1732]

While I’m just amazed (as usual) at your amazing craftsmanship what I really enjoyed was the obscure Star Trek reference. Brought back memories. Thanks.

[@alphamegaman8847]

@15:33 Wow, that was trip down the old way back machine, for a Star Trek Reference!😁 Sometimes I have to perform the same Bonk, Bonk on the head to myself to Jar the old Memory Banks! Thanks!🥰 Mike in San Diego.🌞🎸🚀🖖

[@pbluuz4509]

The level of craftsmanship and patience you possess is awesome to behold. Thank you so much for letting us watch.

[@tonymurphy2624]

Expertise is fundamentally about identifying and understanding variables. I was posting this right before you said you didn't spot the point at which you should have said 'enough'. It was somewhat gratifying, after yours being the only channel whose offerings are a highlight set against the current geopolitical maelstrom that I genuinely set aside time for, to be in a position to start to predict what you'll do in a given situation. As soon as I saw the protrusion of the winding on the bass E, I thought, 'bridge pad', about one second before you said it. You are my zen space. I watch Crimson for stress, Ted Talks for relaxation. Thank you, always.

[@johndrippert3289]

Wow! To this layman's ear, that sounds great.

[@daddymidwest4111]

You’re precision makes my brain hurt. Excellent work!

[@earlsinstrumentsandtunes9732]

That bolt on neck verses dove tail repair makes perfect sense. i have done the same thing many times with good outcomes every time.

[@waltergwiazda1803]

Thank you for another great episode!

[@state138champ06]

Wooo first! I look forward to these videos every weekend!

[@JimNichols]

"I was Icarus and the tone was the sun" lends me to note there is much more depth to our favorite luthier Ted than first imagined.

[@tomehCanada]

Sounds like a million now and I can see it plays well. Super job. I'll bet the owner is over the moon. They should be. 👍

[@ianmccutcheon6759]

Sometimes I watch these videos and think, "I could do that." Not with this one. This is an example of true craftsmanship. The fact that he makes it look so easy also adds to the fact that he is a real skilled artisan. Impressive.

[@robnic52]

I've been waiting for the Morris re-necking. I have had a Morris since forever and I'm still very happy with it. I also have a Martin but Mr Morris is numero uno (sorry Martin :).

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Looks like Shane got himself one half of a Ted Woodford custom guitar! Lucky lad. Once again I'm amazed at all the steps, effort, and skill taken to complete this project. Most excellent!

[@channelsixtysix066]

Sounds sweet, Ted. It has been an arduous repair, but the results are stunning. The look on your customer's face will be the payoff.

[@Sharpened_Spoon]

Fast pace walk-through of an impressively complex task, made to look easy as always. That the fitment is “satisfying” says much about your ongoing diligent mentality; inspiring to see your persistent push for situational correctness.

[@HighVerbal]

You have blue-collar workingman's hands & the fine intellect of a seasoned artisan > the Perfect combination for your Craft ~*~

[@briansavage932]

This is the second time I've watched this two part series and its even more impressive the second time around. The craftsmanship and precision is just astounding.

[@Revlrt1964]

Bonk bonk on the head..imagine contracting a fatal illness as soon as you reach puberty…thanks for the Star Trek reminder 😊

[@ziggylayneable]

I had a traumatic brain injury and you watching your videos calms me so much because I know about working on guitars not as much as you but enough to get me by

[@f1s2hg3]

Ted that job is complex to get it perfect and your the right guy for the many procedures to do that get the guitar playing again. Great job 👏

[@RedRose4711]

A fabulous bit of luthiery. The guitar rings like a bell!

[@SparkyNarwhal]

What a master class this episode was. Really amazing to watch. The bench vice holding an identical smaller bench vice totally makes sense but it still made me chuckle for some reason.

[@JL-fs9wh]

You are amazing. I know nothing about quitar repair or restoration, but am an avid watcher. :)

[@Ottonic6]

I've never watched you make a neck. Fascinating! And the comment on the 5 min. epoxy being for the criminally insane was priceless. Thanks for sharing.

[@fdeezyxoxo]

You are incredible, big respect.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

To see a neck made from “scratch” was incredibly interesting. Thanks for taking us along on this journey.

[@tedbownas2748]

"Bonk, bonk on the head!" 🤣 See, my mind immediately went to "Maxwell's Silver Hammer", but to each his own. 😁

[@kenthhamner2641]

Wow! Just Wow!😁 sounds sweet too!

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

im guessing im the only one who got the Star Trek quote, or not....great episode btw. love watching you work, so meditative.

[@billmiller7138]

Been there, not on guitars but in other endeavors. Something drives you past the good enough point and you get in deep making the job right. And that turned out really right, beautiful and fun (for us)!

[@MakewithJosh]

Most satisfying thing I've experienced in quite some time.

[@AndreRMeyer]

@J A that was my initial thought, the moment I saw Mr. Woodford's video come up, an hour ago.

[@hankgesmag9650]

Outstanding work, Ted. I really enjoyed watching the video and learned a few things in the process!

[@rustyul]

I am really impressed with the sound after the repair! I'm listening to laptop speakers so with anything better I'm sure the sound is much better! You are awesome Ted.

[@dudlowdouglas4398]

Wow, Ted, talk about going way above and beyond on a revenant guitar!

[@courier11sec]

Absolutely above and beyond. Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm sure your customer will never forget how incredibly well you took care of them.

[@Lanabird-se1nm]

Bonk bonk on the head! Bonk bonk. Reminder to self: Dont drink afternoon iced coffee while watching Ted's video. You never know where he's gonna slip one in on you.

[@lawrencet83]

15:32 I love the reference to a Star Trek episode.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

That intonation trick with the piece of of string looks both cheaper and easier than stew macs intonation finder tool, cheers!

[@crazydave911]

A superb sounding old box 😉

[@Rantila718]

I love all your videos...They help me keep my sanity working 80- 130 hrs a week at the ports of NY/NJ....Nice work!

[@billknudson7895]

Love the “Star Trek” quote! “Bonk! Bonk!” Perfect for hammering in frets. World class work, as usual.

[@Hemifan4266]

Imagine the smile on the owners face when his guitar goes from nice to magnificent. Ted, you truly supply joy and comfort. Amazing....

[@limpindug]

Thanks very much for your hard work, time and sharing, a very thoughtful and excellent repair. First Class craftsman. 👍👍👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate.

[@jthonn]

They're gruups!! Bonk bonk on the head! "Miri" on Star Trek Original series

[@masonianbund]

“I was Icarus, and tone was the sun.” Just when I think I can’t appreciate you any more than I already do, you throw that at me.

[@evrgreen_69]

I'm a proud Morris owner...This was incredibly enjoyable to watch. You f'n rock Ted!

[@bubuguaiguai]

I was waiting for this one for so long! Among us luthiers, you sir are the GOAT!

[@johnhicks7057]

First of all you are an amazing businessman by doing what you did to make your customer happy. I am not a luthier, or a guitar repair person, but just someone who loves to play guitars and watch. Artists like you do your work. Thank you for posting. Keep up the good work. I know your customer was blown away.

[@damnperrys1]

Thank you so much for sharing your time and talents! Watching your work is just an amazing way to start the week! Thank you so much!

[@monday6524]

Success! Thank you for demonstrating how to recover when things go south. And… emphasizing the important of listening to your inner-self screaming “stop”!

[@JohnKorvell]

I am always amazed, but not surprised, at the amount of minute knowledge you have about wood and how it reacts to this it that circumstance.

[@brendanbarbour8568]

Wow....Skill in abundance...Tremendous work my friend. Great to watch...do keep it up.

[@mattliebenau9083]

Great work and nice Star Trek reference. Kudos, sir.

[@AnomaloCaris460]

Massive and detailed effort! Now the neck needs a new body! btw, I use 24 hour epoxy (to assemble golf clubs), which is also for the criminally insane.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

I have the same type of setup for cutting fret slots. I got the 23 thou blade from KBC tools in Mississauga. The arbor hole was not big enough so I used a Dremel tool with a grinding wheel to open it up. The paper in cereal boxes is handy for making templates like your file folders.

[@johnp9975]

"I was Icarus and tone was the sun", the Sixto Rodriguez of guitar repair, strapped to the helm of a silver magic ship, navigating by the stars to find his redemption in a repair gone wrong by no fault of his own.

[@AndreRMeyer]

@John P "Ted's song"

[@chrispatrick5715]

@@AndreRMeyer Wonderful and poetically written tribute to a most deserving recipient.

[@ReverendSoupbone]

This is a fantastic video!! You really did a remarkable job and you demonstrated a lot of integrity by doing this work instead of handing the customer a not-so-great product. Salute! I’ll watch this one a bunch more no doubt. Thanks!!!

[@CaptainRon1913]

Fantastic, was waiting for this one. Thanks for posting

[@stephennnnnnnnnnnn]

Amazing as always. Artistry and engineering and music and comedy all rolled into one.

[@OfficialKevinFox]

Amazing yet again. Love watching what you do for these repairs. It’s very inspiring. As a luthier myself, it’s so refreshing to watch someone masterfully do their craft. Well done sir 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@edhume5219]

Others have commented about your commitment to the craft and integrity - I’d just like to commend you for your willingness to allow those of us watching to understand that sometimes stuff happens, and all isn’t lost. A few years ago I was stringing up a custom F5 mandolin that I built for a customer, with him looking over my shoulder, and as I tightened the G string to pitch the tuner shaft snapped off of the very expensive vintage Handel inlaid tuners. That was a moment I never want to relive. Ultimately I found a replacement shaft and customer went away happy. The extra investment of time is cheap compared to your reputation. Thank you Ted! P.S. I wear your t-shirt with pride.

[@marclamb8729]

Excellent work and very enjoyable to watch. Monetarily it absolutely was not worth it, but doing right by your customer is beyond price. Well done!

[@davefoster6156]

Again your penchant for understatement amazes me. I am in awe of the methodical and artistic engineering you routinely use to repair and in this case REBUILD this and other poor broken instruments. These instruments are supremely lucky to be in your hands. Kudos to you in your pursuit of repair excellence. I do wish you lived in the US, only because I would be sending you my guitars in need of repair. God bless you for the fine work you do!

[@mr.b.5589]

many moons ago i had a morris 12 string. picked it out over a fender and a gibson. totally good call. had it many years. installed a pickup. set it up really nice. wrote some of my best songs on it. then... i met her. she has it now, the crazy lady. oh, i had a chance to make a clean getaway, many times. but as im too nice for my own good, i stayed. she has my 62 harmony rocket. i would have taken her to court but alas i couldnt keep up with her address changes. the moral is when she was good she was very very good and when she was bad she wasnt worth it. well done mr. twoodford you brought back beautiful memories.

[@TheFIDASchannel]

Amazing job! This one actually reminded me of some nightmare repairs and builds I’ve done. I had to redo a bespoke Tele neck because I was distracted and cut the carbon rod channel at almost double the depth. It was the apprentice’s first day in the shop and I wanted to impress him 🤦‍♂️😂 . In retrospect it’s funny, then it wasn’t. Anyway I managed to use that neck on one of my builds, so all is well. Amazing skills sir!

[@stroker93]

You're kinda handy...lol... Yeah I've been that guy that's put more into something than a replacement... I love your tools, your skill humble me... I wish I could afford you to build me a 1 off, now my playing abilities do not justify that expense... I've learnt alot from watching your videos...thank you for keeping this type of workmanship alive... It's becoming a lost art...