So, Ted has taught me, I aspire to a Norman build: “the belly is there but it’s not excessive”.
@TheDirtyyoungman1
Жыл бұрын
"Elks and Moose come out in the winter to lick at this thing" BWAAAHAHAHAHAHA.. That made my day.. 😆😁👍
@goodun2974
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised all the hardware hadn't turned green.
@dragonlordskater5028
Жыл бұрын
@@goodun2974 it looks like the hardware is looked after, there's just no time/desire to do cosmetic repairs
@jamesfetherston1190
Жыл бұрын
Love how you always use appropriate style of playing when demonstrating the guitars.
@KZ-ko4vm
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the riff. 👏
@eldesgraciado6690
Жыл бұрын
\m/
@ThomasHope73
Жыл бұрын
Inherited my Dad’s 1990 Norman, I was 17 when he bought it new. Now I’m 48 and have been playing that guitar for 32 years, for the last 20 being it’s custodian. I think of how my old man put off buying a decent guitar until he was the age I am now, because he prioritised his family responsibilities and made do with an old 12 string with two screws to fix a broken neck and terrible action. When he finally got a new guitar, he didn’t splash out but he chose wisely; he bought that Norman. It resonates in more ways than one for me.
@reginaldbowls7180
Жыл бұрын
Take care of it dude. Keep it humidified.
@scottbrower9052
Жыл бұрын
Woodford Instruments videos are tonic for my overwhelmed mind & troubled soul.
@stevem.1853
Жыл бұрын
Who in the heck thought that patching a gap in the stage with tape was ok?? Glad the SG was the only casualty
@goodun2974
Жыл бұрын
Pete Townshend said that the first time he broke a guitar it was by accident, jumping while onstage at the Marquee Club, which had a low ceiling. I have to wonder if it was a Gibson! A Fender headstock would likely have broken the ceiling instead.
@guyincognito1423
Жыл бұрын
@@goodun2974 The guitar you're thinking of was a Rickenbacker, and it was at a place called The Railway Tavern, not the Marquee Club. There's a Who website that has most of Pete's smashing incidents documented.
@goodun2974
Жыл бұрын
@@guyincognito1423 ,, I was working from the memory of a Townsend interview I read probably at least 30 years ago. Thanks for the clarification. I'm so old I had an early vinyl LP of the Who Live at Leeds that came with not only the famous "maximum R and B" poster from the Marquee club but also photocopies of financial statements for the band, listing the gigs they played and how much they got paid, as well as their bills from music shops for equipment. BTW, in Richard Thompson's biography "BeesWing", covering his years with Fairport Convention and early solo career, Thompson (one of my long-time favorite guitarists and singer-songwriters) writes of seeing the Who and the Yardbirds numerous times at the Marquee; staying through intermission to see the 2nd set meant that all the busses and trains would have ceased running that late at night, and he would have to walk many miles to get home. Fairport sometimes shared stages or played festivals with Pink Floyd, Tull, the Soft Machine etc, and once participated in an after hour's jam session with Led Zeppelin that was definitely recorded but nobody seems to know where the tapes are!
@qua7771
5 ай бұрын
Duct tape in a stage hole? Someone has some splaining to do.
@michaeldorman
Жыл бұрын
The “annoyance curve” may be my new favorite phrase.
@that_thing_I_do
Жыл бұрын
Penetration is paramount.
@that_thing_I_do
Жыл бұрын
Polishing....polishing....polishing....
@goodun2974
Жыл бұрын
@@that_thing_I_do , I'm an amp-repair guy, so for me it's desoldering....desoldering.....desoldering....
@C0urne
Жыл бұрын
I lost it at elks and moose. 🤣
@frankfarklesberry
Жыл бұрын
I thought for sure Orville was gonna be defaced at some point to make that right. 😆
@Mudder1310
Жыл бұрын
I’ve owned a couple Seagull acoustics and the description of “solid quality at a low price” nails it. I’d buy another without hesitation. My experience with Godin electrics have been similar.
@skakid0
Жыл бұрын
I've got a Seagull entourage and no other acoustic has even come close to the tone and feel of that guitar for me. And it's still going strong after a decade of hard use. Such an amazing instrument.
@johnsonguitarstudio
Жыл бұрын
See also: La Patrie. I don't think you can really call Godin "low price", but I think "solid quality" still applies
@bigtoelittlefinger6133
Жыл бұрын
Mr segull
@TheNaKio
Жыл бұрын
The owner of the sg also owns a couple of seagulls, actual seagulls that constantly shit on top of the guitar.
@benjohnson1670
Жыл бұрын
I found a Godin SD in a thrift shop and took a chance. After a good clean and a rudimentary setup it's fantastc!
@kennogawa6638
Жыл бұрын
That Norman guitar for a beginners guitar sounds great. I can see why the owner wanted it fixed.
@scottdunbar4898
Жыл бұрын
2 Odford for the win! That SG looked a bit......septic.
@weschilton
Жыл бұрын
It could use a bath for sure!
@seanj3667
Жыл бұрын
You misspelled "metal". The break repair just ads character.
@ileutur6863
Жыл бұрын
Yeah its a typical metalhead owned guitar. I know cause I bought and sold 2 just like it
@grocker7683
Жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your videos. At 67 I enjoy watching your craftmanship & the stories are just wonderful. You Rock on that SG. :)
@brianwaldo2642
Жыл бұрын
Yep, that Norman is definitely made in Canada… Robertson screws. The US has Henry Ford to thank for being stuck with the dreaded Phillips screw head.
@markbernier8434
Жыл бұрын
And in QC as the etiquette interior has francais first.
@that_thing_I_do
Жыл бұрын
Could be worse...imagine having to use standard slotted screws.
@jimcates4114
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had a Norman S30 since 1979. It’s been everywhere, and I’ve had very few issues until this past spring, when the neck block let go. I thought it was the end of the world, but a local guy did a fine repair at a very reasonable price. It’s now as good as ever. Can’t beat these old Normans for value and quality.
@leftienigeblank4320
Жыл бұрын
HEY THERE TED . In the mid-70's I bought a used Yamaha acoustic 12 . It had a slotted headstock , a-la classical . Can you imagine the HOURS of fun I had changing the strings every few weeks ?
@spikesguitarcamp
Жыл бұрын
That SG definitely took a beating long before the break. As you said, touring musicians guitar. I bet he's happy you brought it back from the dead! ☠
@stellingbanjodude
Жыл бұрын
“Shade tree luthing” I like that phrase, maybe not the practice of it, but definitely the connotations
@SxSxG666
Жыл бұрын
Handing over the guitar this dirty to you is like going to the dentist without brushing your teeth.
@InfinityEnterprises
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Love it when you talk about things like your philosophy towards elements of the craft that aren’t so cut-and-dry, more like a healthy balance. Reminding us evermore that ultimately these things we love so much are bound by the limitations of wood, wire, and human craftsmanship. Keep ‘em coming!
@ronwheeler1400
Жыл бұрын
Love it. My favorite Luther and a linguistic lesson on Canadian French
@goodun2974
Жыл бұрын
I am part French-Canadian myself, and lthough my spoken French is limited to a few catch-all phrases, the pronunciation of certain French words that I've heard all my life comes easy to me. Anglicizing them in print is another matter. My wife's family in New Brunswick makes a delicious pate' or "head cheese", pronounced something like "Kuh-toh", and I have no idea how it's actually spelled.
@dooleyfan
Жыл бұрын
It is such a treat to watch someone with a mastery of their craft treat guitars with so much respect.
@Smitoons
Жыл бұрын
I spied a battered Seagull 12 string leaning against a pile of junk on a curb one day. I pulled over and grabbed it. It was strung up as a six string. The strings were grimy and the guitar was a DNA minefield. I brought it with me to my destination about an hour away, bought a set of strings for it-another six string set-and gave the guitar a much needed cleanup and restringing. After playing it for a few hours, and loving it, I began to sense that this was not a guitar anyone would casually discard. Driving back home, I made a point of passing that junk pile. It was in front of an old brownstone apartment building. There was an old guy sitting on the steps. I asked him if he knew who owned all the stuff on the curb, and he told me the guy had some problems and was moving. Unfortunately, a number of other people had interpreted the pile of belongings on the curb as a “free” pile just like I had. I asked the old guy if he would be seeing the guitar’s owner again. He said he would, and that he was watching the remaining pile of stuff for the guy to stop any further plundering. I went to my car, got the guitar, and left it with the old guy. It kind of broke my heart to leave it. That was a good guitar. I have always wondered what the owner thought when he reunited with that great sounding, well loved, battered but sturdy guitar. I guess it’s the one that got away.
@ByronAgain
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ted. I'm not a luthier, and I'm not much of a guitar player - I can play 3, maybe 4 chords if I make funny faces and grunt a bit; where's the Dan Reeder reference? Well, there, that's where. Anyhow, I've been watching your work for years now; I started when I was living in China in 2018 and have made it a weekly thing. I appreciate your candor, workmanship and the little things that make what you do art and a craft. Watching your videos is somewhere between entertainment, learning and meditation. I really appreciate the time you you take to make them. All the best, Byron
@turnsufficient4971
Жыл бұрын
Nice polar opposite guitar repairs - loved it Ted. ❤
@thebonebox488
Жыл бұрын
Nice work on the SG! I can't believe how many used Gibsons I see with the head stock "professionally repaired" and it looks like a kindergartner took Elmers and masking tape to make it happen. Probably not the work of a pro at all, but it's nice to see the process and what it should look like when done correctly.
@picksalot1
Жыл бұрын
Gibson would do themselves a favor by flipping the truss rod around so the adjustment access is by the neck pickup. That might let them keep the original (though excessive) headstock angle. Interesting history about Norman Guitars and all the offshoots. The 12-string sounded very good. Thanks
@butchlauer
Жыл бұрын
Both Orville and Norman mended in one episode. You can't beat that content.
@sc0ss3tt3
Жыл бұрын
I love that you did a little history of Norman. I'm from Quebec and have almost the same guitar you repaired. But as a matter of fact, Norman was founded by Normand Boucher, who than became associate with Godin, than sold the Norman line. Nice job as always!
@MegaTubescreamer
Жыл бұрын
then became,,,,then sold,,,,simon! if i may assist ,😇
@tbonky
Жыл бұрын
I bought my first Seagull 25 years ago from a friend, an S6 Folk . Another friend was selling a Maritime CH SWS this year and I grabbed it. You’re right, I really love their feel and tone! Hail Canada!
@markdoyle9642
Жыл бұрын
thank you Ted.......just thought... each of your videos are like Luthier TED Talks (Huge Smile)
@macmorgan6685
Жыл бұрын
Not a professional by a long shot but I’ve always wondered why some guitarists don’t take better care of their gear. In the 60 years I’ve owned guitars I’ve never broken a head stock. My venerable D-18 which I bought used in 1979 had a repaired broken headstock which has stayed fixed all these years. I’ve had a side crack due to dryness and I’ve had another D suffer many aging problems- probably from not being played enough. It’s been back to the factory for warranty and non warranty repair for binding issues, neck resets, bridge plate cracking, bellying of the top and bridge replacement! Great videos, keep up the great work.
@Sopidex
Жыл бұрын
As far as I know, Normand Boucher founded his company (Norman Guitar) making a Martin like guitar (same internal structure), but with a bolt on neck. Later, Godin start distributing the guitars. Eventually, Godin started making his own guitars in Montreal, and later bought Norman Guitars. Simon and Patrick are the names of Godin's sons.
@peterresetz5072
Жыл бұрын
That is by far the groggiest SG I’ve ever seen. The letting moose's lick it looks true.
@firsteerr
Жыл бұрын
great advice , its all about the glue in any woodworking , and the RIGHT glue for the timber and the job its expected to do
@kryptichands968
Жыл бұрын
Gibson : keeping luthiers working since 1902
@mightyluv
Жыл бұрын
Loved today’s jump from 12 string jangle to Black Death grind. Black tee and apron, too! Represent!
@seanj3667
Жыл бұрын
I repaired a break like this on the Epiphone SG I bought for my nephew a few months ago. It was a clean overlap break and held very nicely with Tightbond. I would not have attempted splines though, because I know I would have made it worse.
@iamastifter
Жыл бұрын
You inspired me to dress the frets of my new American Performer Stratocaster properly and I got rid of all the string buzzing. (I should have taken it to the shop for a proper setup under warranty but I really try to fix things myself.) The 19th fret was something like 0.4mm above all others but now its playing beautifully. Thanks!
@beytone
Жыл бұрын
Ted, I admire your adaptability when it comes to playing the repaired instruments. Tony Iommi would be proud. Another lovely video!! Thanks
@hyperluminalreality1
Жыл бұрын
Tony Iommi.
@beytone
Жыл бұрын
@@hyperluminalreality1 auto-correction, well spotted!
@never0101
Жыл бұрын
I have one of these sg Gothic guitars. I love it. Super cool to see one here!
@mojorocketman
Жыл бұрын
I have a Norman 6 string with the same style bolt on neck. I believe it was 70's before Godin bought them out. Gives a beautiful sound.
@chrisfarrugia5397
Жыл бұрын
That SG repair worked out fantatstic !!
@reefe5657
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking time to film. I watch often. I have no guitars. Just enjoy craftsmanship.
@adamrasmussen9939
Жыл бұрын
I love Normann guitars. My first 'real' guitar was a matte finished Normann (did they add a second N to the end of their name sometime along the way? I could swear mine was spelled that way) I left it for my brothers to play after I finished college, but I'm not even sure if it's still in one piece anymore. It was a beach guitar the last time I used it. My Dad picked it out for me as my 'big' gift that Christmas, when I was 15 in grade 10. I was totally caught by surprise and blown away, because I was really wanting an acoustic, as I was progressing well with my electric, and wanted to expand my musical horizons.... It was about $600-ish at the time. My Dad never played guitar, himself. He once had a $30 Sears classical when he was a kid, but never really picked it up. He told me he had the music store salesperson just chord and pick around on a few different guitars, and just said the Norman sounded the 'warmest' to his ear. I assume he was hearing the bottom end coming through well. He said when the guy played the $1000 or $1200 Takemine it sounded very 'tinny', but it also had a pickup to cover that up, and I think he heard a Yamaha (prob FG-400 series), and an Epiphone, too. He said he just felt the Norman had the best sound, and it was almost the cheapest of the ones he listened to. The Yamaha, was prob. 450-500 at the time. It was also in Nova Scotia, around the year 2000. There weren't any $150 Chinese specials knocking everyone's socks off at that point yet, so a guitar sounding as great as that one did for $600 was a killer deal, looking back. My stepmother's sister also found an old Norman with a bolt-on electric style neck in their attic. The bolts were different looking than this one though. They didn't have any obvious way of removing them from the outside, as there was just two rounded, hemispherically shaped heads on the bolts, no way to use any kind of screwdriver bit on it. It's been well over a decade, so I might not be remembering that detail correctly. Perhaps there was an Allen key slot on them that I just forgot seeing, but whatever the setup was, they definitely weren't set deep down into the holes like these were, the head of the bolts raised up a mm or two in that small circular 'bump' shape. It dated back to the late 70s, or maybe early 80s. I really wish I could have refurbed that one...or even hung onto it until now, but I was a teenager with no idea where to even start, and the guy I took it to told me it would only be worth prob $150 or $200 AFTER fixing up, so prob wasn't actually worth it.....but I always got a raised eyebrow when people heard the brand of my guitar back then. No one I knew, including myself had heard of Norman, and at first I was a little disappointed at the thought I missed out on a Takemine, but I think Dad prob made the right choice, and I was especially happy to know it was made in Canada too.
@adammono1839
Жыл бұрын
What a nice early treat ted! I like the pairing videos. Nice to see how you maximise your time on 2 jobs
@Sungodv
Жыл бұрын
Hey there, Ted!
@dlunsford1980
Жыл бұрын
I'm an amp tech for a local store here in town who also happen to be a Godin dealer. I picked up a Seagull S6 about a year ago from them, and was astonished at the quality for the price.
@jondeth298
Жыл бұрын
About 14 years ago I did my first headstock break and figured why not give the repair a shot. I had 3 dozen guitars at the time, surely still have at least that many, and after a ton of labor due to work environment and living conditions, thought the ever so slight twist in it as it set wouldn't be an issue. *It's an issue! lol* I might finally get to it this year, heat it, reset it, and revive it. I have 3 of these guitars. Neck through no branders made in China but they played so nicely.
@jamiemclean4555
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that the “shade tree luthier” used good quality, Canadian standard Robertson screws to apply extra down pressure on the strings.
@GahMehGrrrr
Жыл бұрын
love watching you work. Thank you
@mattbridges8908
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing us the Norman! I'd love to see more on your channel. My Norman B18 6 string turns 24 this year. I adore this guitar. I know it's inexpensive, but it really does sound great. Mine is a solid cedar top with laminated cherry back and sides. I find this guitar has a unique sound, very loud (like, surprisingly loud) but also very warm and round sounding, even with new strings it produces a very thick tone across the strings without ever sounding dull or lifeless. I can't really explain it, but I haven't heard it in other guitars. With its sentimental value and unique sound I will keep this thing forever and spend whatever it takes to keep it playing condition. Thanks again for sharing your work with us!
@chrisbeall5702
Жыл бұрын
Loved the “chugging” bit at the end. Didn’t see that coming!
@daiganzen7794
Жыл бұрын
As a giging musician I tend to play fenders or thru neck guitars. (not that they don’t break) but their stability and ease of repair kept me playing them. I do own a beautiful gibson Les Paul that never leaves home due to these issues. I am so paranoid that one wrong move and it’s sad times
@larrysawchuk370
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. As usual. Makes me happy just to see one of your videos pop up in my notifications before I even watch them.
@jimmythecricket25
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Thanks for sharing your talents. 👍
@JP-jy7sk
Жыл бұрын
You sir, are the guitar whisperer, and I enjoy every moment!
@EnzoFerenczyo
Жыл бұрын
Always wanted a 12 string, but couldn't find one that didn't break my left hand playing it. I finally found a Seagull 12 string for $100 bucks in a pawn shop that had a loose neck joint. I just glued it, and it hasn't budged since, the best $100 I ever spent. That guitar is a joy to play and stays in tune. I also have an Art & Lutherie parlor and dreadnought, both excellent guitars.
@channelsixtysix066
Жыл бұрын
Phew, that was close! At least that SG neck break missed Orville. What a beautiful accoustic guitar and 50 years old, no less.
@sneakerhead6184
Жыл бұрын
You Sir do the most incredible work I have ever seen!! You have a talent that you just don't see these days! Once again, well done man!!
@DaveLovallo
29 күн бұрын
fantastic job!! You are an inspiration - you really make an impact on people. I appreciate you and I am grateful for you and your channel.
@straight8ight
Жыл бұрын
Well done as usual. I wish I still had the finesse and stability as you express. Thanks for sharing your pure talent. I've learned many things from watching your videos. Have a blessed day.
@mikenixon4637
Жыл бұрын
You Ted are an encouragement to do great work.
@Kafrifelle
Жыл бұрын
Hey Ted, I’m really happy to see that you’re working on the Norman guitar. It was my first 12 strings. You made it sound really good
@bulldrumm
Жыл бұрын
I've seen a dozen of your videos so far, even though i am not a luthier, nor do i play vintages or acoustics. It's a joy watching a craftsman of your skill and experience. Real good stuff.
@nieko3038
8 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that story about the guy never breaking a headstock and treating the guitar as an expensive classical instrument. I see a lot of people talking like headstocks snap off out of nothing. I often compare with violins or cellos. Accidents can happen but some are just careless indeed. Even volutes or scarfjoint won’t safe it.
@nerfnerfification
Жыл бұрын
I have really enjoyed yoiur repair vids - many thanks
@karst41
Жыл бұрын
love the tuner tray compliments the screw block and fret wire block
@Blitterbug
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic work and hugely entertaining narrative & camerawork.
@Schizmatizmify
Жыл бұрын
I use that exact set of strings for drop C tuning. Love the feel, and they do still tune up to standard well enough on the occasions it's needed.
@NKBobcat
Жыл бұрын
I liked that last tune on the SG. Great work!
@walterw2
Жыл бұрын
one further point about that hundred pound '70s les paul with the unbroken headstock, the neck was probably 3-piece hard maple, a far stronger wood than the typical mahogany
@BudgetRC_Channel
Жыл бұрын
Love the metal chops!
@Samalyzer45
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode! Really informative.
@dannythemedic
Жыл бұрын
I like the humor
@MLoerAudio
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work as always, Ted!
@JudyAndRonRants
Жыл бұрын
"...when the person playing it fell into a hole." Thanks, now I have to clean up the coffee that just flew out of my nose.
@madeofnapalm
Жыл бұрын
I was just rewatching the 'Screwed Up Les Paul' video, and this popped up. One could think this happens to Gibsons a lot! 😁😁
@johnthemachine
Жыл бұрын
first day? yes this happens to gibsons a lot. its a design flaw.
@madeofnapalm
Жыл бұрын
@@johnthemachine whooosh
@marcbouchard5041
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ted! This is my favorite video, as I own a Lys L-5 for many years and a Norman B20-12 with the same bolt on neck. I am trying to improve the set up of the B20-12 and happy to see the video.
@NitroModelsAndComics
Жыл бұрын
Some folks shouldnt own a Gibson is profound. I bought my 84 Explorer in 85 brand new. I played in bands for the next 25 years. When I say it has seen its share of action that is no exaggeration. The case looks like went to Nam and the Gulf War. If it could talk several people including myself would possibly be in some trouble. But, the headstock remains as it left Kalamazoo in probably mid 1984. The end has abfew dings sure. Its on itsb3rd and hopefully last paint job. It needsbabrefret and three of the dot markersbhave crumbled into dust and fallen out. Still makes its presence felt when I plug it in and allways causes a stir whemaI open the case. But has never been broken. The same goes for my my 82 Standard.
@MegaTubescreamer
Жыл бұрын
i really enjoy the `work` you do,though i see it more as a process of redemption than a repair, its good to see how you breath life back into every instrument with no nonsense competence, 😊
@Csjustice72
Жыл бұрын
Always amazing!
@salvadortenorio9789
Жыл бұрын
Well done, I loved. You are the 1.
@RushGuitarMan
Жыл бұрын
Mr. Woodford, great video as always. I love my Gibson guitars despite the ever easy to break headstock. I have a Gibson Les Paul Studio and a Gibson SG Standard with the batwing pick guard.
@umapessoa6051
Жыл бұрын
Another great video!
@diabolictom
Жыл бұрын
I have the same model SG... gave me a real pucker looking at that break.
@gabrielmyre
Жыл бұрын
So great to see a Norman 12 strings again. As a Quebecois and a fan of Harmonium in the 70's, my buddies and I used to play little concerts on our acoustics during lunch hour in high school. Such a great period of my adolescent days, the music of that era was so great and original...
@f1s2hg3
Жыл бұрын
Great job great show!
@ShannonFerguson
Жыл бұрын
Wow that Norman sounded amazing.
@scottreynolds4252
Жыл бұрын
The Norman sounds great. I pleased that Titebond is up to the task for the headstock repair. I would probably trust epoxy without that information. Have a great week!
@marccarter1350
Жыл бұрын
AHH Simon and Patrick. , I remember them in the 1990's. cheap decent guitars that were well made. That also sounded great
@contrabandjoe7974
Жыл бұрын
I've been trying to convince my wife for years how important "waxing off the rod" is......
@raysilver2b
Жыл бұрын
I had a similar break om my Dean guitar. I drilled a small hole, approx between the eyes, of the face in the picture and pumped gorilla wood glue into the brake. Then clamped the break shut. Job done.
@kevinchamberlain7928
Жыл бұрын
Love that Norman!
@cccimusicstudiobuenosaires
Жыл бұрын
great metal stuff at the end!!!
@WutipongWongsakuldej
Жыл бұрын
I've rented out a Simon&Patrick from L&M one time in my business trip. Sounds good, smell nice. I really like it. If I didn't buy a Fender already I might get that one.
@arthurkurtz2448
Жыл бұрын
I think an “If in doubt, rub it out” T-shirt and mug are in order, sir.
@DavidBrown-it9ig
Жыл бұрын
Another great vid!
@HunterJE
Жыл бұрын
"There's a bit of bellying going on, which is not uncommon for an old 12-string"-who knew, guess I'm an old 12-string!
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