"Thanks for watching"?? No thank you for inviting us in. That was great.
@mojo-hand4539
3 жыл бұрын
Your work is incredible - as is your attention to detail. Your customers are very fortunate.
@pks41805
3 жыл бұрын
This channel is a "breath of fresh air". I was getting tired of just set-ups.
@MrDinkydink
3 жыл бұрын
That ebony bridge is a thing of beauty. Nicely done
@jackbarlow4104
4 жыл бұрын
These are always great! He's got such a cool vibe too.
@johnmana
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, someone you'd enjoy just chilling with, talking music and guitars. Cheers.
@terryjohinke8065
Жыл бұрын
Ted , as always I learn so much from your videos. Thanks. ( Terry from OZ).
@BuzzcutGtr
4 жыл бұрын
I'll say it again - you're an artiste, sir! And yeah, DeArmond pickups kinda have this... I dunno, "pop" to them.
@garylane6868
Жыл бұрын
Super cool idea to mount the rear pickup. Very clever.
@zaxarrrr3659
3 жыл бұрын
A trick I learned working on my semi-hollow: aquarium tubing; helps with keeping track of things, and with washers and nut, also saves you from a lot of trouble
@robertturner5138
4 жыл бұрын
Always a highlight to my day when I find you have a new video.
@beenaplumber8379
Жыл бұрын
Ooh that D'Armond sounds so sweet! I'd love to hear a rocker like Alvin Lee shredding with that tone. It's a bit noisy, but what a nice bite!
@mightyluv
4 жыл бұрын
I love that string winder clamp idea! Makes me want to crack a side just to try it out legit 😀
@robertrosenfield405
4 жыл бұрын
I like the carved ebony.. Sounds good. Thanks for sharing
@jfredknobloch
4 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a pretty nice combo of pick ups… Perfect for a slide.
@jadeowenhamblyn4405
3 жыл бұрын
That thang sounds SHWEET! Great job.
@johnb5519
4 жыл бұрын
I like the way you decide the way to tackle whatever task, and it always turns out perfect.
@Dani-El.
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! The middle position is my favourite.
@moogoomoogoo5990
3 жыл бұрын
So much more comforting than watching the evening news.
@markdoyle9642
2 жыл бұрын
With much due respect, a second grader taught me a trick while stringing popcorn for our Christmas tree ...while silently cursing at reinstalling a Martin F-55 hollow pickup switch. Tie strings to the posts of the pots before removing the nuts, pulling the string through the nut washer and top like stringing popcorn. When reinstalling after rewiring, re-tie the strings to the posts and draw the pots through the guitar top washers and nuts in exactly the same order they were removed. Your videos have become my comfort screen time to sit back, relax, and listen to an excellent Luthier. Thank You Ted.
@telecasterbear
3 жыл бұрын
A new, balanced, pair of pickups would be way less scary to start with. That's one beautiful bridge, Mister.
@nickdryad
4 жыл бұрын
That black hum bucker needs a chrome cover.
@Chemcaster
3 жыл бұрын
Great video - nice trick with the drinking straw tips!
@cheapskate8656
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. To the customer .... you have a nice guitar there
@BrenTravisMusician
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping me relax. I find your videos fascinating yet calming and your approach is really creative.
@randybecker7339
4 жыл бұрын
Your skills and abilities are just amazing! I know you have worked for years to hone them so you can do these modifications and repairs, but you make it all look so easy! Great video once again.
@hokehinson5987
2 жыл бұрын
Your good! Very good! Your customers are lucky.
@anthonyb5279
Жыл бұрын
I like the "Straw Trick"!
@seanhoward5562
Жыл бұрын
A little beeswax on the lock washer helps hold it in place, too.
@socklessjoe1
Жыл бұрын
Just awesome. what an artist you are. pure genius
@EmbracetheQuestion
2 жыл бұрын
I see why he likes that guitar. Sounds great!
@chrisreid8697
3 жыл бұрын
Really well and thoroughly explained...excellent...
@GenesisMuseum
4 жыл бұрын
A craftsman who has made mistakes and found clever ways to avoid them in the future
@kenthephotoguy
4 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy watching a craftsman at work.
@perihelion7798
4 жыл бұрын
I'm fond of this style of guitar. I have three of them: archtop, hollow body, with a pickup. Two are true hollow bodies, and the other has a block in it, like an ES-335. Two have single P 90's and the other has a neck humbucker, and a bridge P 90 that I installed. They sound very nice, and are easy to play due to the thin bodies. They are all pretty attractive, also. However, the true hollowbodies feedback like demons if you are not very careful. Hint: get a piece of medical tubing with a 3/16" [5 mm] ID, and use it to grab the pot shafts. You then simply pull them through the holes and secure them. Easy-peasy. Repeat. A 1/8" [3 mm] piece of tubing works for most switches, etc. These latex tubes are extremely handy.
@thewizardofaz
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 335, a 339 and a 335. Love them all.
@johnrathbun2943
Жыл бұрын
I like the look of these guitars. I can't play them because I like to rest the palm of my pick hand on the bridge. Yes, I'm a electric guitar player. Bad habits I know. But I use the muff alot. But when I play hollow body I use strumming techniques or use my pinky finger for my base when picking the strings. But when I'm finger picking no need for a base. But these half hollow bodies will just mess me up. Maybe I should learn a different style of playing to incorporate this guitar into my repitar. And yeah I know, bad spelling. I blame it on phonics!
@chuckquinn8026
4 жыл бұрын
There’s just nobody like you! Gorgeous meticulous work as always...
@jerrytee2688
4 жыл бұрын
"Solder or sold-her" 😀 Always one good jab per episode.
@GeorgeWMays
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. I really appreciate the video. Nice guitar. Fascinating work.
@BrianKlobyGuitar
2 жыл бұрын
Super awesome... nice work! That fiddle sounds really good with the bucker nd the DeArmond :)
@rayclark9643
4 жыл бұрын
Not often I'm when a video has just posted:) The world needs a lot more luthiers like you.
@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG
4 жыл бұрын
@Ray Clark You're _what_ when a video has just posted...? (10-1 it's, "About to throw my phone off a roof for mis-hearing what I was trying to say...")...
@rayclark9643
4 жыл бұрын
@@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG LOL:) Made ya think.
@javaks
4 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but I feel claustrophobic every time I see someone try to install pots and wirings through F holes.
@mrz80
4 жыл бұрын
I know it would add a ton of complication to the carpentry but I'd be tempted to put a removable backplate on when building an instrument like that just so you don't have to lose your fingers and/or your sanity fishing stuff around inside there.
@matthewf1979
4 жыл бұрын
Try it in a semi-hollow 335 style without the center beam relief. Then find out you wired the switch/pots backwards......twice.
@javaks
4 жыл бұрын
@@matthewf1979 That would make me go full Pete Townshend.
@wadehampton1534
3 жыл бұрын
I just swapped out the pickups and wiring harness in my hollow body Gretsch guitar. I used clear plastic tubes, that fit snuggly over the pot shafts, as the 'fishing line'. The tubing goes onto the shafts of the old pots, and is pulled through the pickup hole along with the old pots. Plug the tubes onto the new pot shafts with the retaining washer in place, and pull them back into place. They come straight back up and through the holes in the guitar top, slip the washer and nut over the tube and secure the pot. It makes this type of job doable for many hobbiest.
@GravityBoy72
3 жыл бұрын
I swapped the pots on a hollow body once. What an absolute nightmare!!! Never again.
@briansimpson8116
4 жыл бұрын
I could watch your repair/restore vids all day. Another learning experience.
@marcelogaea1064
2 жыл бұрын
Catching up on older vids and still fascinated by your techniques as well as presentation. Watching is like freshwater stream fishing for me: always cathartic. Thank you.
@claudecat
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, great sound out of that DeArmond!
@dalgguitars
4 жыл бұрын
I cringe at cutting that beautiful pick guard. But YOU are the man to do it! Thank you for all your videos.
@MrOccamRazor
Жыл бұрын
That sounded really good.
@WillyPDX94
4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always great but I found this one particularly interesting and beautifully explained ... thanks, buddy .... keep 'em coming because a lot of us out here love watching your work
@BenState
Жыл бұрын
Such professional work, cheers for the share
@DJBuglip
2 жыл бұрын
Nice. That's kinda the sound I went for with the one in my profile pic. Put it together from a kit from Pitbull in AU, put one of the new TV Jones Ray Butts in the neck, and a Dynasonic clone in the bridge. Rockabilly for days.
@johnkerley4152
3 жыл бұрын
I used to see which wire was connected with ground, or go by a color code,but, I like the way you did that because it would work with unknown homemade types of pickups as well.
@matthewbartolone7036
Жыл бұрын
beautiful work, love the bridge work especially, you are a true craftsman.
@danashcroft961
3 жыл бұрын
having had various archtop and hollowbody guitars and having the same deal with the difficulty of getting the electronics back in pots jacks etc first time I did it unprepared. here is how you do it the prepared way...Each jack/pot you take out you tie a piece of either high breaking strain fishing plastic line to each one or if you are a cheapskate or a non fisherman Dental floss will cut it basically anything that isnt going to snap if something gets hung up, but no massive tugging just gentle coaxing. Then when they are out, remove the line from the pot/jack/.switch but leave it though the holes and the pickup holes and tape both sides down (you can even label them if you wanna waste time as pulling will quickly tell you which is what) Then when you want to replace tie all the innards to the correct strings, pull them through gently to their correct hole and button down, Have done 4 pot, switch and jack wiring harness replacements with this system in 15 minutes max...Simple easy and once you have tried it once if you can find a better way good luck to you...Preparation is the art of thinking ahead...
@DTGuitarTech
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. Again!! That new bridge top is a think of extreme skill and beauty.
@pdp977
3 жыл бұрын
Tired of waiting for Sunday, so going back in time. As a hobby fettler of guitars I thank you for sharing your skill and knowledge with us. I mostly give my stuff away to people that can't afford guitars. Like you I like to recycle...
@bearsound1667
2 жыл бұрын
True master of your craft sir!
@frankcarter6427
4 жыл бұрын
another classy job - the d'armond sounds great, I had one of their soundhole p/ups years ago and it sounded very similar but squealed like a pig without great care
@Washu1337
4 жыл бұрын
That’s some incredible craftsmanship right there. Love how the guitar sounds!
@donaldmusic6274
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work
@vox1962
4 жыл бұрын
Just fantastic craftsmanship and attention to detail
@PatrickJWenzel
4 жыл бұрын
Ted this was fine example of your on point Luthiery, and covered a beautiful guitar-form I enjoy learning more about. Thank you for sharing your experience with us all.
@wayneg296
3 жыл бұрын
👍👍😎 A true artist at work, every time!
@froter1
3 жыл бұрын
You are very good at what you do ! Guitar Surgeon 👍
@PaisleyPatchouli
2 жыл бұрын
Love those old Dearmond pickups! Surprised at how well it balances with the humbucker.
@frankiedrain9226
3 жыл бұрын
End product looked and sounded amazing as per usual! Love and adoration my friend!
@mrz80
4 жыл бұрын
One thing I've always seen people do when de-wiring and re-wiring a hollow or semi-hollow is to tie fishing line or string with labels on 'em to the pot shafts and switches before removing them. That way, when they're out, you've got stuff in place to help pull them back through the right holes.
@zapa1pnt
4 жыл бұрын
I can see that working in many cases, but in this case he was drilling new holes and reaming the old ones.
@alext8828
Жыл бұрын
Very nice looking guitar. Sounds nice.
@dombrady7994
4 жыл бұрын
I could watch these all day, keep em coming!
@professornat
3 жыл бұрын
Another great episode! This D'Armond in the bridge position really sounds great! Thank you for all the insights and all the little tips and tricks!
@kylemoran4343
4 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy a "tip of the day". They usually make life smarter & easier ! Thnx. I do the same trick with the straw, except I use aquarium hose.
@randelcross
4 жыл бұрын
Once again... Beautiful work Ted! Thanks for sharing your day!!
@noahorlowski3328
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible work, as per usual
@Anybloke
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work and a lovely sound.
@tallperson9422
4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff here! I can watch you work all day.
@SixSixthSix
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work ones again!
@donaldholman9070
4 жыл бұрын
The ebony pick guard is cool.
@ravingcyclist624
4 жыл бұрын
Totally amazing work! Thanks!
@richardwheatley8757
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work and tuition.
@kenmh7357
Жыл бұрын
Those pickups were cool. I may buy some DeArmond pickups for my Harmony Rocket
@davidmagerman4553
3 жыл бұрын
Great sound!
@LostMountainRestoration
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful work as always. Thanks!
@green.room.guitars
3 жыл бұрын
This channel is incredible. thanks for all the info.
@jeffbrooks7246
4 жыл бұрын
Very excellent work as usual. Thanks for the lesson from Belleville ON.
@scottdunbar4898
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Your skills and expertise are inspiring. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.
@absurdistcat
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Thanks for sharing! You always film well.
@michael7v6
4 жыл бұрын
My fav channel.
@Incandescentiron
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. And your little demo perked my ears. I've not played around with alternate tunings, but inspired me to toy around with it. Thank you.
@bldallas
4 жыл бұрын
Another amazing job! I love your creativity and attention to details. Fantastic craftsmanship, as well. Great job!
@xxxLesPaulxxx
3 жыл бұрын
Wow your work on that bridge is amazing.
@finaljesus
3 жыл бұрын
i really enjoy watching your videos your a master at your craft and i love how you explain everything in detail please keep the videos coming thank you for showing us your talent easily one of the best channels or the best channel on KZitem
@tomkirk6942
4 жыл бұрын
Great work. Nice to see this level of craftsmanship on a cool guitar.
@gregf438
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great. Nice job on that bridge.
@garyg2620
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great in all positions
@tonyfdesign
4 жыл бұрын
What a cool guitar. You can hear how it must be awesome with a slide. Great work!
@wyattsdad8561
4 жыл бұрын
Wow nice work. That thing sounds really really good too. Very nice 👍
@fuchsia5899
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool video I enjoyed it.
@henryhunter5026
4 жыл бұрын
Another neat job and a nice idea allowing for future pickup installations. I think that I’ve seen the idea of running the pickup leads under the scratch plate and through the f holes on old Harmony Rocket guitars.
@raymondlau6507
4 жыл бұрын
Takes a lot of skill to do all that. Those pickups sound great!
@theothertonydutch
4 жыл бұрын
That's a lovely guitar.
@psobecke
4 жыл бұрын
That new pickup sounds awesome
@TheGorillafoot
2 жыл бұрын
Very much nice!
@GalleryBones
4 жыл бұрын
Great video !!!!! I love it when you do some unorthodox jobs like this one ! Beautiful guitar
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