Great job Ted! I can't wait to get my hands on it and play it. Appreciate the shout out! -Jitterbug James
@gordonkennygordon
4 жыл бұрын
@The Vaudevillian - I checked out your channel, and I love your work! Hopefully you can get back on the road soon. If you ever find your way to Salt Lake City, contact me and we'll find some places for you to play. Keep spreading the jitterbug love!
@stevea3472
3 жыл бұрын
At the risk of making you feel uncomfortable, you're my hero. It's been building for awhile. You capability, ability to innovate, clear explanations, assessment of value of instruments and work required, risk, historical knowledge, tool deftness etc.etc. But your call to support of local techs, well, that did it. Cheers
@ThomasHope73
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, l’m a big fan of this guy too; he’s a smart cookie, and a good egg! 😁👍
@orkagorka
8 ай бұрын
Tom’s videos are the highlight of my day.
@azbababooey
4 жыл бұрын
“That Hensel so hot right now” - Mugatu
@oliverjackson2594
4 жыл бұрын
Especially when he kills the prime minister of Malaysia
@joelfrend4994
3 жыл бұрын
That cracked me up! Thanks for the laugh
@iskandertime747
2 жыл бұрын
I FEEL LIKE I'M TAKING CRAZY PILLS!!!!
@jaungiga
4 жыл бұрын
"Oh, I just improved the tone" Lmao
@nickdryad
4 жыл бұрын
This is easily the best English speaking luthier channel on KZitem. Thank you for your Kung fu skills.
@staive70ss
4 жыл бұрын
These videos are my "happy place". SERENITY NOW!!
@wyattsdad8561
2 жыл бұрын
Ha mine too
@WansbeckBikecam
4 жыл бұрын
Another cracking job done. And lovely playing at the end. Sounds great.
@ahf5471
4 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there...
@georgelackey622
4 жыл бұрын
That string trick to get the intonation is such an eye opener! Thanks!
@emersonsrandomvideos248
4 жыл бұрын
Oohh the sound of the end worksmanship is mesmerizing
@bobbyfoster3769
4 жыл бұрын
Best luthier on KZitem. Love your work.
@thesohnly
4 жыл бұрын
What other luthiers (on youtube or not) are so adept at lutherie, random references, videography, and video editing?
@zapa1pnt
4 жыл бұрын
@@thesohnly Check out Rosa String Works. kzitem.info/rock/29Dkc6-RMU8TCrloPN0Cbw No cuts to Twoodfrd intended. Twoodfrd is great, I'm subscribing.
@carlbowden4712
4 жыл бұрын
Great advice on supporting your local luthier. Never realized you were in the great white north until now.
@markbernier8434
4 жыл бұрын
@I have such sights to show you I too live in the great white north, even more north, and there is a community of artisans practicing the old skills and arts. If you do not patronize them they go broke or leave. It really is important to support your community.
@ChrisWaigl
4 жыл бұрын
He said "support your local scene or it will die". And that's the truth. Doesn't mean that every village needs a luthier.
@thephotoyak
4 жыл бұрын
@I have such sights to show you he didn't say local economy, he said local scene. As in music scene. Local bands, artists, luthiers, repair guys and brick and mortar music retail.
@HBSuccess
4 жыл бұрын
@Ihave such sights to show you. Nice troll, but Ted said “scene” as in the local music micro-economy. And he is right on. If you (and lots of others) don’t support it trust me you *won’t* have one. Ours was vibrant in the 70s-80s. Bands made a full-time living and could play 5-6 nights a week 52 weeks/yr in a drivable radius if they wanted to, and in a wide variety of genres. No more. Today you’ll be lucky to find a couple of weekend warriors doing bad covers, probably playing for tips.
@646oleg
4 жыл бұрын
@@thephotoyak what''s wrong with supporting local economy ? do you want to live in the permanent welfare state
@jonahguitarguy
4 жыл бұрын
That b string hack for intonation is great. Thanks for that.
@astroboy058
4 жыл бұрын
I have been a guitar tech for over 16 years. I have watched a lot of video's of people working on instruments. Some good, some bad, some really good. You are at the top of your trade. You my friend have skills. Love your video's. Keep up the great work. Gary
@DMogren10
4 жыл бұрын
It's such a joy to watch your videos. I'm learning so much about your craft. The playing at the end was the cherry on top!
@rodrod5000
4 жыл бұрын
Your analysis is so helpful. Doing minor fixes on my own guitars and pretty far along in my first acoustic build, and I can occasionally put your teaching directly to use.
@SkyscraperGuitars
4 жыл бұрын
As always, a pleasure to tag along with you on the repair.
@gramursowanfaborden5820
3 жыл бұрын
"if you don't help out your local scene, it's gonna die.", could you tell everyone this?
@oh-totoro
3 жыл бұрын
Made in China.
@HBSuccess
4 жыл бұрын
Masterful as always. You really do have the bridge “fill and re-slot” thing down to a science. Trust me folks it is nowhere near as easy as Ted makes it look. That was a great video/repair. I bet the owner was thrilled - I would have been.
@zapa1pnt
4 жыл бұрын
@The Shape : So, try it and find out.
@mrclaus859
4 жыл бұрын
Great job. It is such a pleasure to watch you do your magic. Thanks !
@trackie1957
3 жыл бұрын
Learned a few nifty tricks! Love the way you found the intonation points. Gonna remember that one, for sure. Thanks!
@kbkman7742
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great. I enjoy how pragmatic you are when approaching modifications. Vintage & original doesn't always mean it's better. Case in point, vintage amps without fuses
@Gymgray
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for supporting local businesses oh, and I totally enjoy your videos!
@dnantis
4 жыл бұрын
OMG !! That thing plays like the best guitar ever and so in tune !! Tod ! You are the best !! Thanks for this video gem ! Learned a lot from you !
@RMosack
2 жыл бұрын
Dang. Another great video. Highlighted by how great that thing sounded at the end. Beautiful!
@psychemusik
7 ай бұрын
As my wife loves watching an expert in knitting… I can comfortably watch you doing the repair on these guitars and learn a lot about the maintaining and doing little fixes on my own guitars. Super!😊
@brningpyre
4 жыл бұрын
It's so weird to hear my family name (Hensel) so often in your videos. I'll have to look into "Arthur Hensel", thanks for mentioning his name. A lot of my older family were carpenters and woodworkers, but they were German speakers from Czechaslovakia. Fantastic work as always, your videos are really informative.
@danielsgrunge
Жыл бұрын
Beautifully done
@martifingers
4 жыл бұрын
Really worth it to get that lovely sweet and distinctive tone.
@jefsut
3 жыл бұрын
Love these videos ... so relaxing to watch. Thanks!
@Johnny.D
4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your playing out at the end of your videos. Again a great job.
@ofiddlestix
4 жыл бұрын
My compliments to you. Someone below said "the best Lut' on you tube" and talked about editing etc. I'm a 3rd generation maker / repairman 76 yrs old. My dad started training my to make violins when I was eight. I am thoroughly impressed with you and your instrument work. You always analyze the instrument, accurately determine what can or should be done to the instrument and explain clearly what you think, seek to do work that will enhance the instrument (or at a minimum stabilize it for the owner) consider the cost and and take into account what it will mean the the person who will be using it or being the caretaker of it for some future owner. After that has been done you apply your wonderful skill and very evident gift of commonsense to everything you do. I applaud you. Thank you for letting us watch you. Ralph in Appleton, WI USA
@Riverdeepnwide
4 жыл бұрын
Ralph, one of the best comments I've ever read thanks for taking the time to write this out. Your points would make a fine poster in any craftsman's shop.
@joq702
3 жыл бұрын
Some luthiers can play and others cannot. By your carefulness and analysis of what to do, practicality, I had a feeling you could really pick and you can. Really enjoyable video and practical. You made it sound great after the surgery.
@agateenchantmentrockwizard5969
Жыл бұрын
First time viewer here and I am blown away at your precision and masterful skill level. Not sure I'm ready to reset an acoustic guitar neck but the measuring tips and knowledge gained from this video are so helpful 👌
@JoDoDesigns2011
3 жыл бұрын
Loved your PSA about people asking to send you work.
@MichaelMcBride58
4 жыл бұрын
I learn so much from your videos. Thank you!
@pdbowman
4 жыл бұрын
Support your local economy! Loved that. And loved the whole show, as always.
@robertnewell5057
4 жыл бұрын
Great video and a beautiful sounding guitar with a really individual voice.
@stephenmctaggart8400
4 жыл бұрын
Nice work. What a great sounding little guitar.
@matthewatkinson7558
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always
@scottreeves6932
4 жыл бұрын
I was taught to use a tightly fitted dovetail, a bolt, and glue only under the fingerboard extension. Great tone and ease of reset. It was fun to watch the Kung-Fu method. Thanks!
@richardalanprow283
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice work as always!!
@backspin6698
4 жыл бұрын
Another great job, and playing.
@stormengine3261
2 жыл бұрын
That song at the end, you're a great guitar player! More good episodes. Keep em coming
@stevesstrings5243
4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Watching your videos is like going to luthier school! Thanks for sharing!
@guit156
Жыл бұрын
I should have posted this some time ago, but the best part of this video was call out to The Vaudevillian. Kudos. Great referral!
@NelsonGago
4 жыл бұрын
On this one i can't decide if I like more the playing or the repair. Great job for both.
@dongill9650
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job.
@deankeller8455
4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Great playing!!
@timlilly
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely job and it sounds great too
@harpethguitar
4 жыл бұрын
These are the best neck reset videos on KZitem. I learn something new every time. Thanks For Posting!
@ReverendSoupbone
4 ай бұрын
I would have no qualms taking any of my instruments to you for ANY work!! Love your videos with the narrations. Following your train of thought is intriguing!
@joeruffini1177
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice, kindly way of explaining your methods and reasons.
@thesohnly
4 жыл бұрын
I emailed you about this recently. This is the perfect response.
@justins7900
4 жыл бұрын
This man is a true master of his craft.
@garywhitt98
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great fingerpicking at the end Ted! You are no slouch guitarist.
@donaldholman9070
4 жыл бұрын
I am not being negative. I like what you said about the local economy.. but, the people from other countries are paying you a great compliment. You are a master at what you do and you inspire confidence in you. I love your videos. Thank you.
@tomzhang1986
4 жыл бұрын
Marvelous job, dude.
@gregf438
4 жыл бұрын
Kung Fu neck reset. 😂 Nice work brother.
@telequacker-9529
4 жыл бұрын
The other videos were leaving me with the question, "...the fuck is Hensel?" Now I know!
@greenfinch628
Жыл бұрын
I've had an Alverez AP70 for awhile. It's the one that is out and in reach when I'm home and the one I travel with. The action has always been a little high so its a bit uncomfortable to play. I just thought I'd have to live with it that way forever. I used the technique you showed of placing a straight edge on the fret board and determined that the neck didn't need a reset. I decided to try sanding to lower the bridge, as I've seen you do in other of your videos. I was able to get the action down to a very comfortable height. The guitar is now a joy to play. Thank you! - Bob C
@jockwebb3435
3 жыл бұрын
Very sweet sound mate.
@tlemon1950
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds sweet, fine job
@michaelanderson5560
2 жыл бұрын
Well done - I'll have to use this method on my guitar in a couple of years. Thanks!
@matthewatkinson7558
3 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorites
@nikelquint
4 жыл бұрын
I love those headstocks great video , need to do some similar things to my guitar
@oldbikerbear
2 жыл бұрын
I am very glad that I found this video. I have the neck off an old Alvarez and it was held on with dowels. I really dont like the dowels and was thinking about using these very inserts but was not sure if they would hold, evidently they do or you would not be using them.Thank you.
@marctamtonthat
3 жыл бұрын
Impressive. Thank you for these videos.
@mitzioden4926
2 жыл бұрын
Great work on the Hensel! It sounds good. I'm sure it plays easily too.
@hanovergreen4091
3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Another neck! I got my Ginger Ale and a cookie. Life is good. Hope you and yours are well Ted. Best Regards!
@4294dave
4 жыл бұрын
love your videos, another good one. thanks.
@LukeA1223
2 жыл бұрын
Putting the 90 degree angle wire between the string and saddle to find the sweet spot is going to help with making the next saddle for my customized Vantage VIS 2-G! Since I didn't get the intonation exactly perfect when I finished customising it about 2 months ago and have been pondering (and enjoying the enhanced sound and string height, down from 12mm at the 12th) how to resaddle. Thanks!
@thegingerpowerranger
3 жыл бұрын
you are such a good luthier and guitarist. Really enjoy watching your work & lightening to you play them at the end. wish you were local so i could send you some work
@Ukedc259
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds lovely
@russellharris5072
4 жыл бұрын
A real nice job and that tone is to die for.I hope he gets a good gig to pay for it...............
@boydbc
4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could give you a double like for this video. The video itself was excellent as always, but you earned a like just for your encouraging people to support their local economy. It's just sad that you have to spell it out again. Thanks again!
@jacksibrizzi275
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. Going to give that a try soon.
@dwebster50
3 жыл бұрын
I am not sure what part of the video I enjoyed the most ...you playing or the fix . Cheers to you and family . This likely the best learning tool you will have , without spending thousands on a luthier course . No wonder Americans inquire to you. Trust me , there are very few of your caliber
@GalleryBones
4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@rayclark9643
4 жыл бұрын
You do such excellent work...no wonder everybody around the world wants to send you their guitars:)
@stellingbanjodude
4 жыл бұрын
Great job
@thebooda
4 жыл бұрын
Oh and apparently I will be moving to Canada as I have a few instruments in need of repair! ...hehe. There are many of us that feel that it might just be justified!! ----- Just paying you compliments. Your work is impeccable. The other thing for me would be to see my guitar played with proper skillz! Thank you for your efforts!
@douglasbaker3344
4 жыл бұрын
you sir are the man
@ramsayward6582
4 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant job Ted. But who are the fuds that give your videos the thumbs down...
@walterhambrick8705
4 жыл бұрын
You must have the patience of a saint.
@goober2969
4 жыл бұрын
Really.
@Riverdeepnwide
4 жыл бұрын
And a love of the practice.
@bernardcollins8731
2 жыл бұрын
Marvellous!
@picksalot1
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice repair job. The tip for setting the intonation using a bent b-string on the flat top of the saddle is priceless. Regarding the distance from the bottom of the strings to the face of the guitar - It is important to remember that many guitarists play with a "thumb pick," and if that isn't enough space, it's going to be hitting the guitar when playing. My Lowden has a 12 mm space, and that works well. I have another guitar that has a 9.5 mm space, and that is not big enough. I have to shorten the tongue on my thumb pick, and try to play over the sound hole to avoid bashing it into the guitar top. Loved the playing on the Hensel at the end of the video. The guitar just went up in value considerably.
@zapa1pnt
4 жыл бұрын
"The guitar just went up in value considerably." Yes, it was previously a piece of wood. Now, it's a guitar. 😃
@troopsonhorizon
4 жыл бұрын
Learning alot from you, thank you!
@peteleoni9665
Ай бұрын
You play great, the guitar sound ideal too.
@chuckquinn8026
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@djerdjelesh
4 жыл бұрын
Finally, a proper stringing tutorial!
@iwokeupthismorning2
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, nice lil rag at the end, sounds a bit like a tune on one of the last Norman Blake album
@Goomer
4 жыл бұрын
It has an interesting voice. Nice Job.
@PLINKER
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds nice!
@Murphy-if9uh
4 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I have ever been the first person to view a KZitem video! Keep up the good work. If I played guitar and it broke I'd send it to you.
@sleepymarauder4178
4 жыл бұрын
Only if you are local to him :)
@griffisguitars2921
4 жыл бұрын
JD Default 😊
@JitendraWagh73179
3 жыл бұрын
Great job. precision.
@Pgcmoore
4 жыл бұрын
outstanding!!!
@thebooda
4 жыл бұрын
Lmao @ Kung Fu neck reset! Another relaxing 20 mins in my life! Thank you!
@susanroycroft89
Жыл бұрын
Very informative, thankyou 'n' keep it up, Don from Hamilton NZ on my Wife's I/ Pad, take care now
@robertrosenfield405
4 жыл бұрын
Great job on the Kung Fu neck reset and bridge saddle placement. I noted you also plant a few fingers on the soundboard whilst picking. I often do the same.An important feature is the wedge under the fingerboard after neck reset. gluing surface restored.My first guitar I built in reform school was a bolt on neck as well
@FairlyUnknown
4 жыл бұрын
Great repair. You can't even tell its been touched
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