Feeling fortunate that I live in an era where I can watch a high-def video of a skilled luthier making a major modification to a custom-built guitar, while drinking coffee at my kitchen table. I can't hardly believe what I just watched... thank you, it was awesome!
@patm5086 Жыл бұрын
the best
@TroubadourJuggernaut Жыл бұрын
agreed !!
@Liesthroughisteeth Жыл бұрын
I'm pushing 70, and am amazed every day I sit down at my gaming PC with 16 core and 24 threads that could easily manage a manned mission to the moon and has enough graphics power to render a video faking it so good, people almost wouldn't be able to tell. :P I tell kids who have questions. At no time in the history of man has so much detailed and video supported material for learning been available before....at just the touch of a few keys! If we had a question or wanted to learn how to do something back when...we'd have to go to a library, and hope that there was a book on it nad that the book had pictures to help us out.
@DrMurdercock Жыл бұрын
I KNOW!!!!! Every now and then I stop and remind myself, that even though I am 39, I remember life before the internet. And I remember when everything wasn't online yet, then Forums got big, and you had text files and sometimes pictures of pro's teaching stuff. Now, we have up 4k video at 60FPS of a pro showing something you'd normally have to pay to learn. I love it
@anthonymorales842 Жыл бұрын
sgreed
@Ruefus Жыл бұрын
Your solution for creating the switch counter bore was great. Sometimes you just need to stare at the wall for a while until a solution presents itself. Bravo.
@martinfenton12759 ай бұрын
When I was a child, there was a programme shown on Sunday afternoons where, over the course of a few weeks, a kindly old Irish man demonstrated how to build a cabinet. He calmly explained everything he was doing and, while I’ve never had any desire or talent to build a cabinet, I watched them all and learned a lot. Similar feelings here. It’s a joy to watch a master craftsman at work, and to have the work explained.
@HunterJE Жыл бұрын
This might be my new "recommend to get people in to the channel" video-it's a single start-to-finish job that showcases a variety of interesting techniques, it's got good guitar history and repair/modification-philosophy talk at the top, and the final results are gorgeous and satisfying, it's a nice showcase of everything that makes this one of my top "someone with an interesting job does that job and talks about it" channels.
@philipershler420 Жыл бұрын
You might have been wearing a butcher’s apron, but that was an exquisite and beautiful remodeling project. Bravo!
@Bigking0811 Жыл бұрын
The nice bro bit had me rolling laughing. :-)
@robertinfante5222 Жыл бұрын
It's grim, bro. Lol
@Rich-on6fe Жыл бұрын
I heard Seth Meyers in my head doing it in one of his many Boston accents.
@courier11sec Жыл бұрын
One of the best episodes in a while. Seems like it was a ton of work to film and narrate. As always, thanks so much for all the work you put in to sharing these projects with us. 🙏
@gteefxr3094 Жыл бұрын
What are we praying for?
@kevinh4910 Жыл бұрын
@gteefxr3094 that's the emoji for "thanks" Relax
@monz7951 Жыл бұрын
That's originally the high five emoji actually
@hawkdriver68 Жыл бұрын
@monz7951 ummm... no. It was originally prayers/ thanks, etc. Depending upon culture/ religion Non praying people have tried to change it... : o Joke-lang lol 😆 The OG emoji for high five was the wave symbol that can also be a hello/ goodbye/ wave depending upon context. (As most og emoticons had more than one meaning depending upon context, region, culture, etc... just as in everyday life 😊) I think when emoji added the squiggles to the hand to make it look more like a real "wave" 👋 is when people looking for a more appropriate high five and tried to commandeer the og prayer emoji. Here are the "OG" ASCII art/emoticons that modern emoji were based on... (Many systems still recognize and can automatically convert the types symbols into modern emoji if you're old school and still type them out. [Like me because I still think it's faster than scrolling the emoji list, lol.] ) High five: o/\o Prayer(s) (western cultures)/ thanks (eastern cultures): _/\_ Smile: :) Big smile: :D Tongue out/raspberries/lick: :P Laughing: XD, etc etc etc... (Upon a few minutes of FACT BASED research, some have scrubbed the "prayer" emoticon and its emoji conversion, BUT, it is irrefutable that the high five and its conversion were what I remembered (with the others) and posted above. o/\o ...and now you know... @>-;--
@courier11sec Жыл бұрын
Okay folks. I think maybe it's time to go outside.
@hokehinson5987 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding craftsmanship! Your attention to detail & problem solving combined with your respect for the instrument & future repair persons are commendable.
@ianedmonds9191 Жыл бұрын
That occurred to me as well. The respect for the future workers by making the loom right was a very noticeable move. The future student luthier's will pay it forward too if they see this. Luv and Peace.
@LHistoireProject Жыл бұрын
I've been watching your videos for a couple of years and have seen you deal with some harrowing situations. This one had me on the edge of my seat. As usual, your impeccable craftsmanship shines through.
@jameskelly980010 ай бұрын
I can't think of a better way to spend 34 minutes on youtube than this! To anyone tackling an archtop project, I recommend watching and taking to heart the patience and care used here, in checking and verifying the alignment end to end. Thanks for sharing!
@Mk1DzL Жыл бұрын
Just watched this with my father, the bro who built this guitar 😜 We’ve been a fan of your channel so this was a nice surprise. He said this guitar was played by John Pizzarelli and Russell Malone before it went to the owner.
@urwholefamilydied10 ай бұрын
Damn... hope your dad wasn't cringing the entire time like I did. I thought it was beautiful as it was, and no need to make it into an electric.. just because it "wasn't a gibson" or whatever. Gorgeous guitar. Your dad made some beautiful instruments.
@romansone16radio3910 ай бұрын
How cool is that !!?
@alexkim37946 ай бұрын
That's uber cool bro!!
@GrovesGuitars5 ай бұрын
Could have used a recessed tapered switch nut, like you see on a Les Paul.
@JeanMarceaux3 ай бұрын
That's rather tubular, but I can't get over the name "John Pizzarelli", it's so quintessentially East Coast Italoamerican, it almost makes Vinny Pizzapasta look subtle (Vinny Pizzapasta is not a real name)
@therealLTS Жыл бұрын
My Sunday evening “me time”. Always great to have your video’s as a little relaxation before a new week. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Norway
@dennisk.3909 Жыл бұрын
Great job, thanks Ted Long before KZbin i found an old wrecked Framus acoustic archtop made in 1953 in the dumpster. Since it had a gaping hole in the top right in front of the fretboard i converted it into an acoustic - electric which i still play to date.
@glenncollins47782 ай бұрын
Nice.
@Sammywhat Жыл бұрын
I've learned so much from Ted over the years that virtually every day I'm doing something that he's taught here... and I'm not even a luthier! Great episode, Mr. Woodford!! Thank you!!
@robertnewell5057 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ted - that pen mill was exactly what I was after to reduce a tailblock!!!!! The whole show was also an art form, obviously.
@ronwheeler1400 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this one. Well, every video you drop but this one especially. I love the looks of the finished product.
@frankwebster9110 Жыл бұрын
The owner made a great choice with what he wanted to do and with whom he asked to do it! Really lovely guitar!
@contrabandjoe7974 Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to get to play a D'Angelico at a vintage shop in the early 90's. It was almost too nice to play. True masterpiece. It was a mid 40's vintage from memory
@johnforguites4800 Жыл бұрын
nice work! I enjoy hearing your reasoning for how you are doing things.
@jltrem Жыл бұрын
I know I've said this before, but lord god, I hope this man is paid well for the work he does. He goes well beyond the call of duty.
@Padlock_Steve Жыл бұрын
My guess is he's getting around 10k a year from KZbin plus whatever he makes from his actual profession
@juana1483 Жыл бұрын
@@Padlock_SteveKZbin pays you for posting??
@howitusedtobe Жыл бұрын
@@juana1483 yea if it gets views
@danielmiller2886 Жыл бұрын
@@juana1483they dont pay you for posting, but pay you for views... more specifically advertisement views. When you skip an ad, they dont get paid unless you watch 30 seconds or more (unless the ad is less than 30 seconds).
@baronoflivonia.3512 Жыл бұрын
My Dad told me in mid 70's, that "The Customer is Always right, even when they are wrong". He was a VP at a Detroit area supermarket chain, while I chose a different path and hold Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor License's, and definitely strive to carry out customer wishes, plans & and Ideas. I always reply that I can do whatever they want, as long as they are willing to pay the cost. I admire your work and craftsmanship, you are my Sunday night wind down.
@seanj3667 Жыл бұрын
Some customers are jerks. Granted, I work in a heavily regulated industry where, when the customer asks something like "how much money can I move without it being reported as a suspicious transaction" the only correct answer is "if you don't want this reported, first you need a time machine to go back to a time before you asked me how to circumvent the law..."
@frankwebster9110 Жыл бұрын
@@seanj3667I'm in a different industry altogether,but I have to agree. While doing your best for the customer, there will inevitably be the jerk or the unrealistic to upset that mission
@johnnickel538718 күн бұрын
Dude you totally finessed that puppy together . Looks great sounds great , completely enjoy watching you do repairs and rebuilds . Thank you
@NitroModelsAndComics Жыл бұрын
You absolutely crushed this. Your workmanship is so meticulous that who is to say it had not started out thusly. Which is of course the aim. Superior craftsmanship.
@tjm5492 Жыл бұрын
Ted, my first thought was: I guess there's no Luther's creed similar to the Hippocratic Oath to "do no harm". But of course, my concerns were unfounded. The results were far from Grimm. Beautiful job as always.
@walther91612 ай бұрын
Beautiful guitar and amazing craftsmanship. I always learn some new trick or technique from your videos!! Thanks for posting
@ncdave4 Жыл бұрын
With so much surgery I expected gown, cap, and gloves... the patient was saved and expected to make a full recovery.. BRAVO!
@hankgesmag9650 Жыл бұрын
That was one hell of an elaborate job, but of course you came through with some eminent solutions! Impressive work, Ted!
@Hemifan4266 Жыл бұрын
Wow....just wow. Your work is meticulous. This channel is just a joy to watch. I can't help but think you are in the upper escalon of luthiers. The conversion to electric is so well done, it's almost impossible to think it wasn't from the "factory" originally. Thanks for another really interesting episode.
@ringsystemmusic7 күн бұрын
an escalon sounds like an apparatus the evil genius uses to descend to gloat at the secret agent.
@davedavidson9996 Жыл бұрын
Speaking of D'Aquisto, I had a New Yorker Special that the original owner decided to add an L5CES wiring harness to. Later he felt that he ruined the guitar. I had an early 60s L5CN that someone added an L5CES harness to. It ended up with a big crack in the top. One thing about these archtops with pickups is that the tops are usually laminate(at least with Gibson). This helps reduce feedback.Sticking pickups into a solid top archtop would make for a lively guitar. What about clipping the pole pieces on the bottom of the bridge pickup? It would save from routing into the x brace. As for the switch, there is a deep nut for Switchcraft switch. This is common on Gibsons where the switch wont fit through the top. "Typically found on a Gibson Les Paul guitar or where the switch threads don't protrude enough through the guitar body to attach a standard toggle switch nut." from Philly Luthier.
@srt8speed11 ай бұрын
Ted, your solution to fit the pickup selector switch was brilliant! You Make it look so easy but I know there’s years and years and years of experience you’re sharing with us. Very grateful here in Southern New England for your channel ! Thank you !!
@RickFines10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I love all things guitar and this is hitting on my archtop fascination right now. I really appreciate your discussion of all your thought processes and the detail you go into, concerning each procedure.
@johnmcchavs5 ай бұрын
It's always a joy to watch your videos. I am an amateur tech (essentially working on my instruments and sometimes for some friends) and would never dare to do luthier work like yours. But it is really a wonder to watch, and I'm pretty sure there is always something to learn, even for a rookie like me. Cheers from Toulouse, France.
@jonnybeck6723 Жыл бұрын
...and yet another amazing video from an amazing luthier/teacher/guitarist (!) Cheers, mang
@jimshorts6751 Жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure watching you work. Ive recently (10 years) started replacing my pickup selector switches with a blending pot. The smooth transition eleminates sudden transitions. I've found that there are "sweet spots" on my 2022 Gibson 335 where i made an indicator pointer washer and recessed glass jewels on the speed knob for references. Turns out, my favorite spots always a blend. I replaced the stock volume and tone pots with a CTS matched set (510k ish). Also using one of my NOS .22uf Bumblebee's i bought at auction 35 years ago. It really opened up the Gibson T-Type pickups, but i have a set of Ron Ellis pups just in case.
@sea-ferring3 ай бұрын
Your content is so great - thank you for sharing. Not only does it show aspiring luthiers what they are in for, it also shows folks how difficult and exacting this work is and why it's worth paying for someone with the appropriate skills.
@that_thing_I_do Жыл бұрын
Christmas in October!!! This was a juicy episode richer than figgy pudding. I suppose this gent wasn't into the natural sound of an acoustic, but it was an experience to watch....and of course ,,,there was polishing. Thank you, Santa.
@jwsaxe Жыл бұрын
My weekly Moment of Zen, plus a big box archtop with P90's. Perfection beyond my Perfect Enough. Thanks, Ted!
@The_Walrus_Was_Paul_1984 Жыл бұрын
34 minutes of pure bliss.
@markpell8979 Жыл бұрын
Wow Ted, this turned out to be fantastic! With 366 comments already I'm sure I have nothing useful to add about the guitar except I love what you've done with it and I imagine your customer is ecstatic. But about making templates from manila folders, it's a great material for that and ideal in some ways but those fresh-cut edges will slice you to the bone!
@srt8speed3 ай бұрын
Ted, brilliant idea and execution fitting the pickup selector switch! Really enjoyed this episode man, you’re a smart fella !!!
@stuartjennings6213 Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic result, the design of the mods were so sympathetic to the original guitar. I loved this video from start to finish.
@jimhudson5568 ай бұрын
Awesome video, I always learn a lot, your precision and how you use your tools is a delight to watch.
@kenren110 Жыл бұрын
I watch too much guitar repair content as it is....but Ted's videos are rich with valuable information both simple and DEEP. It's comforting to know that this high degree of art can be accomplished in a small chilly shop (without 2000 tools). Well done as always.
@duster71 Жыл бұрын
My uncle had a D'Angelico New Yorker made for him in the 50s,he had D'A install a neck pickup added to the body and then years later had D'A install a block to cover the hole. When he went to sell it many people said D'A would have never done either work and the guitar wasn't as worth as much. He offered the guitar to me but I knew I couldn't afford it at the time and really regret not finding the money to buy it and keep it in the family.Also my uncle loaned the guitar to Sal Salvador who had a signature model made by Guild or Gretsch ,I can't remember.
@TE-LE-GRAM-Rea-Connortv Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉
@mjf1036 Жыл бұрын
First time viewer here and I really enjoyed the project. Picked up several nice tips including your carved depth gauge!
@jonathanromo4104 Жыл бұрын
I don't typically fanboy over KZbinrs, but this channel always has me coming back. The sounds, the cool tech, great conversation. It's a shame that there's people out there who try to treat down something good.
@bigshrek3926 Жыл бұрын
It turned out Beautiful!! Great Craftmanship Sir!
@yobentley7274 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job Ted. I learned a few more tricks...or should I say, new skills...once I try them for myself. Thank you.
@daveg4923 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous work! Looks like they’ve always been there…awesome!
@darrell3368 Жыл бұрын
Great looking job thanks for sharing and Gods blessings for you and all your family
@CesarAllGuitar Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic. Thanks for sharing
@boavirett10 ай бұрын
You have the voice of a wise, patient, old man. Very therapeutic. I have built one classical guitar in my life. So I can relate. Very enjoyable!!!!!
@gigmandrew8975 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! And I like how you detailed the curve on the top of the pickguard.
@ericrickert3045 Жыл бұрын
This is a beauty! My first guitar was a Silvertone Archtop. It was an entry level guitar but I loved it!
@petedazer3381 Жыл бұрын
Great job Ted, thanks for letting us hang out with you!
@rickrevoir1683 Жыл бұрын
Wow watching you work was a treat. What a wonderful job , you can work on my guitars any time. Thanks for sharing your talent.
@giovanni5063 Жыл бұрын
Where else can you get such a superb lesson in the art of luthiery? What a tour d'force, mon Ami. Merci!
@rickalford Жыл бұрын
This one had me wanting it to last longer as I was learning some great tricks of the trade. I am so impressed with your workmanship, meticulous craftsmanship and quality of work. I've built a few flat top acoustics and have always been intrigued with archtops. I’ve been a subscriber for awhile but now realize I need to watch more of your videos. Thanks!
@mcfontaine8 ай бұрын
Yet another astonishing piece of work Ted. Thank you.
@banjomandoguy Жыл бұрын
The "butcher's apron" is what folks like me (who think they know what they are doing) do to things. The many hours you have spent honing your craft, and the care you take to get the best out of the instrument within the constraints of budget and reason is an inspiration. Beautiful job, as always!
@urdad9853 Жыл бұрын
Excellent work! one of my favorites.....I fixed my Washburn acoustic with a cracked headstock from watching your vids....also I used your vids to help me get to sleep...kinda like ASMR.....lol
@lpjbird Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work…I like the guitar much more now than before…I’m sure the customer was impressed and pleased.
@TE-LE-GRAM-Rea-Connortv Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉
@stephenhenion8304 Жыл бұрын
This is such an enlightening experience!!! .... your technical skills and design approach, world class....so many steps, but each one essential. Thanks again!!
@TE-LE-GRAM-Rea-Connortv Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉🎉
@andrewturnbull5897 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding work as always! I make control knobs for F Bass and share many of the same tools you use (BIG fan of Veritas!). Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and the fabulous tricks of the trade, some of which I have used!
@MenkoDany Жыл бұрын
Oh my god I did not expect the build to turn out so well! It's so impressive! And the sound is immaculate! Bravo! Bravo!
@MenkoDany Жыл бұрын
I seriously didn't expect this, I mean it
@themitchielpricer Жыл бұрын
wonderfull i like it i just never cared for those style guitars but now wow something to behold & enjoy
@jasonsapp7923 ай бұрын
Wow that prettied up really well... I'd play it for sure
@P_Ezi Жыл бұрын
Today, I learned about pin mills and laminate-in-place bracing. Surely these concepts will come in handy. I am sure that Mr Fred Carlson appreciates that you gave credit to him for the bracing idea. We also appreciate that you give credit where credit is due. This is fantastic content.
@josephbrewer7026 Жыл бұрын
Kind of love this guitar, and even more with the completed modifications. Well done.
@morganahoff2242 Жыл бұрын
17:29 That's what I found too! I don't know why they don't make those jacks to fit a 1/2" hole nicely. I understand you want a little slip in the fit, in case the wood shrinks, so it doesn't crack, gripping the metal jack. I take a 1/2" spade bit, and grind both edges on a belt sander, so it drills a 13/32" hole. Would be better to have a Forstner bit that size, but a spade bit is way cheaper...just have to go slow and careful.
@user-il2pm4zn3e Жыл бұрын
You, sir, are a master at your craft. Well done! Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant....
@TE-LE-GRAM-Rea-Connortv Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉
@tyowens917 Жыл бұрын
Ive been watching you for at least 2 years, your a great inspiration.
@mikemorrisonmusic Жыл бұрын
Ted, that was such a beautiful transformation. Your work is impeccable!
@brucematthews6417 Жыл бұрын
At the end you always have "Thanks for Watching"... Well I say back at you "Thanks for making". As a hobbyist wood worker that has dabbled with a couple of music instruments in their time I really enjoy your videos. I doubt I'll ever get around to actually making a guitar. In the meantime there's twoodfrd videos to let me ponder and enjoy your craftsmanship. And it's not only your skill but your "gentle" approach to how you tackle each project. I doff my hat to you in respect for that.
@Docsjeff Жыл бұрын
Awesome Work! Glad there are people like you around that have the know-how and patience to do this type of work.
@FC-cz6zd Жыл бұрын
I had my '66 Fender Jaguar's bridge pickup routed out to fit a Dimarzio Single coil sized humbucker. Left the original neck pickup alone. Had a cool sound and it worked for what I needed at the time.
@jjdillon2007 Жыл бұрын
Ted, your work was superb as usual. I really enjoyed watching this.
@stevemehanmusic Жыл бұрын
Mighty fine craftsmanship! And the guitar has wonderful tone
@kgobrien13 ай бұрын
amazing work. Fun to watch also
@druwk Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your posts! Bringing new life to old guitars, wonderful! This was an interesting project.
@acusticsix Жыл бұрын
outstanding work! really like the inside out counter bore mod for switch.... now that's thinking outside the box... you the man....
@JMac. Жыл бұрын
I don’t think you had a butcher apron on…. More like surgical scrubs. What a stellar job, meticulously thought out and implemented. Great video as always Ted.
@chrispfeifer7628 Жыл бұрын
The owner of this guitar, is exactly the kind of person that you want to be your friend. Not just everyone could make that decision to cut into a work of art to many, but, just a tool to him. Bravo. Great video Peace ✌️
@XLBiker13 Жыл бұрын
That guitar is a substandard replica of a work of art. The build quality was crap. Student-grade work. Cutting up that guitar was no big sacrifice. And anyone who would consider a true D'Angelico to be simply a tool and started cutting holes in it would be an idiot who just destroyed a historic work of art. Not someone to be applauded.
@michaelcantwell316 Жыл бұрын
@XLBiker13 Geez Snobby Snoberson! Take it easy
@Shaft-Industries10 ай бұрын
Fantastic job! Your craftsmanship is superb.
@JonDeth Жыл бұрын
*I just did some sacrilegious freehand routing for a 2-point floating tremolo with vintage styling.* I haven't done one for several years, and fortunately, it was just within acceptable. I bypassed standards like masking tape, petroleum on the wood, and under cutting the hole to bring it up to necessary capacity through some hand filing and sanding. *I've done pro shop perfect freehand with those tactics employed, and hatchet jobs I sold at a loss on the first couple I had ever routed, and for that matter, these were the first times I had ever used a router lol.* What has actually performed well for freehand is undercutting the pocket with an oscillating saw, then going in to freehand with the router, and finishing it off with minor hand sanding. *I will finally build some jigs next year since I have a habit of modding junk-brands until they're high end.*
@tryptix Жыл бұрын
Wow incredible work, a double-black diamond run for sure. Amazing!
@TommySG1 Жыл бұрын
I love your attention to detail, when I do repairs around the house my wife says the same to me. My answer to her is ‘This isn’t anything, Ted’s got me blown away’! Such a beautiful job on this arch top, I’m sure the customer was over the moon with the results.
@acoffeewithsatan Жыл бұрын
As you’ve said once, with such morally questionable operations, if someone has to do it, it may as well be you over some less experienced tech. The result speaks for itself, great craftsmanship as always!
@FairlyUnknown Жыл бұрын
If it was custom built for the owner, they reserve the right to do whatever they want with it, since it's a guitar built specifically for them anyway. This guitar turned out looking amazing! Great work as always.
@reedburke7762 Жыл бұрын
I think it turned out beautifully and much more functional. Great job!
@jvin248 Жыл бұрын
Rather than the bridge pickup riser ... there are those screw things along the center of the pickup that can be adjusted a ways up. I usually raise screw poles about 3/16ths inch and drop the pickups anyway for the grail "more note clarity and better definition"; it tends to reduce some pickup brands tendency toward muddiness. Looks like a seamless job like it was originally outfitted that way.
@filipematias2239 Жыл бұрын
Hello! In order to avoid the possible side effects of having epoxy putty close to the guitars surface (exotermic reaction), I use moldable plastic - put the plastic pellets in warm water and once its flexible, mix them all together and use it adjust your template to the guitar archtop, similarly to what you did with the putty. once its solid you have a very stable surface to route. :) I have tested this method. Again, only thinking about this alternative based on the epoxy’s properties.
@filipematias2239 Жыл бұрын
Also, you are my absolute favourite channel on youtube! thank you for so many things you’ve taught me.
@TE-LE-GRAM-Rea-Connortv Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉🎉
@NORMIES_GET_OUT Жыл бұрын
I know you're a true craftsman and I admire your workmanship deeply, but I still chuckled when you said "two knobs on either side of the f hole".
@Antholography Жыл бұрын
Fantastic work. I admit, I am not a hollow body guy - but when I realized what the job was, I died a little inside. It almost seems a little sacrilegious to cut that beautiful of an instrument up - but I do believe the results spoke for themselves. I would not have considered it myself, but the end was good!
@terryjohinke8065 Жыл бұрын
Once again Ted your work amazes me. I too like a single ton/vome contol and the toggle switch is like my Gretsch -good positioning. A job well done. Don't see enough videos these days but filming them would be a PITA.
@chriswilliams1096 Жыл бұрын
Wow! It took some bravery to carve into a fine instrument like that. I'm glad it turned out OK - well, much better than OK actually. Looks like it was designed to have pickups installed!
@Dewydidit Жыл бұрын
The best use of volumes for each pickup that I have found is being able to "blend" the pickups for a tailored sound. More useful when 2 single coils form a humbucker in the middle position of the selector.
@howardmaryon Жыл бұрын
I play, and love, a big sunburst archtop, so this video had me watching the screen way too close for my eyesight. When the finished instrument with the pickguard and all was revealed it literally made me gasp, it is so beautiful. The middle pickup has that special tone that the best D’angelico’s have. It would be nice to see and hear the owner’s reaction to such a superb piece of craftsmanship.
@kbjerke Жыл бұрын
So satisfying to watch a true artist at work. Thanks, Ted!
@KristopherCraig Жыл бұрын
You did a great job. I was very surprised at the X bracing of in an arch top. The p90’s are a nice touch on that guitar and it didn’t loose its acoustic quality at all. I have a Sawchyn Archtop with a floating Benindetto that works well. But can respect why the owner wanted to do this.
@FMitchellFelling Жыл бұрын
This was a nice walk down memory lane. I did a similar conversion to a 1950's vintage Harmony back in the late '90's. Lots of similar challenges. It hangs on the wall in front of my desk. I kept looking up at it while I watched this video.
@TE-LE-GRAM-Rea-Connortv Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@wharman1 Жыл бұрын
I have to say - The update on this guitar is nothing less than spectacular. Bravo! Fine work. This guitar has been so improved and can be loved again. I was against the upgrade but I was wrong. Great job. Thank you for the video and step by step. Awesome guitar!