I am the owner of this Guild. Just for everyone's info, it has a great neck and pickups and has played decently well for the past decade. It's tuning stability was mediocre at best. I did NOT cut those holes in. I'm really looking forward to getting it back next week! Mr. Woodford is an honest artisan and am confident that the guitar will be at it's best upon it's return. It was really fun to see the process so thank you very much Ted!
Wonderful to hear from the owner on one of Ted's superb journeys, many thanks for posting. It would be great to hear back how you find it when it comes home to you!
It’s probably now the best it’ has ever been so no doubt you’ll be happy. The neck and fingerboard did look exactly like what I like to play on too so I totally get it. Older Guilds can be really good.
@Matt Garofolo - Check out those Schaller roller bridges. They cost about £40, look nice, and are a huge improvement on tune o matics when you're using a Bigsby. I've got one on my Gretsch hollow body that looks similar to your Guild, which now stays in tune much better with the Schaller bridge 👍
Omg this seems to be a running thing. I also save Ted's videos for special ocasions(after a long day of work or when I need to take some stuff out of my mind
Gilds are underated. People just don't know about them because there's hardly any of them around. I had a 1970 small body acoustic that played like play jazz guitar.... smooth !!♡!!
You have no idea how many tips I've gotten from your Vids. Not for guitar work because I don't do that. Just general woodworking. Plus the relaxing sound of your voice over has taken the stress out of my day more times than I can count.
Most would have looked at this one and written it off. You, instead, made sure there was another 50 years or so of music left in it. You do a service to us all sir. Thank you for sharing it.
Me too - I literally winced like I'd just seen a bone sticking out of someone's leg. Who would do that ? Must be someone with more money than sense, 'cos that's some seriously costly hacking right there !
Top-tier stuff as always. Nothing like sitting with a cup of coffee as the snow falls outside, watching a cool old fiddle carefully tended to. Thanks for the video.
so the way to make a "designed" looking backplate from scratch is to use true circles for the corners; that makes so much sense and those plates look great
Nice! The replacement covers reminded me of a freebie I did for a guy at our church once. The pastor was trying to get the family to chose our church as they were looking for some where to go. The guy had mentioned he had a bass that was missing a cover, had a screwed up nut, and horrible ac buzz. The pastor asked me to check it out since that was my hobby. So I bought a new bone nut, a sheet of cover material, and supplied some coax wiring I had. Totally rewired the system with the coax, installed the nut , and made a new cover. All for free. I worked out of town and was home only 4 to 6 days a month. The guy was pissed because I took too long. Which I did, but I never even got a thank you for what should have been close to a 200.00 repair. Maybe you could do a vid one horrible customers at some point.
Remember, you CAN learn to do ANYTHING if you put the time in! :) If you become interested in restoration, I highly recommend buying a junker and giving it your time and effort to restore. It's the most satisfying thing I've ever done.
Very informative. This is the perfect example of fixing something as best you can for the customer. Most people don't want a completely restored instrument they just need it improved.
The way you explain your processes are awesome. a visual that I picked up and others may be interested in within other projects would be; while you're making the tracing you taped the paper so it won't shift.
Placing sandpaper on the area where the bridge will sit and sanding to proper contour is brilliant. Well worth the sanding time to achieve solid contact.
I wonder if Pat Metheny ever had one of these? I was surprised at the use of the pins to locate the floating bridge but I suppose with the Bigsby it makes sense. Thank you Ted, a real education every time.
@@ras1500 My 54 year old Starfire V ( Bigsby delete) has a floating bridge with a custom ordered Swedish Haagsstrum bridge. The standard bridge was a Tune-O-Matic like this one has.
i love the fact that you don’t disregard these old guitars you fix them up your one of the best instrument repair guys out there on youtube i watch your videos all of the time i even rewatch them lol
I have a 67 Guild acoustic I bought a few months back, It doesn't seem as boisterous as I would like it a players guitar. I got it at the local Guitar Center it was in the acoustic high-end booth it plays well I'm thinking of getting that back of the guitar Amp that had effects like reverb and some gain no permanent modification required, I don't have any trusted Luther out here in CA like I had back in NJ. Love just watching you work I feel I've learned a great deal watching you, not sure about fixing or diagnosing anything but if I did try anything I would need a shop, that is actually why I am moving back home to Colorado mostly family reasons, but having shop for me now is far more important then years before. Anyway you are a talented Luther I appreciate the things you share on such a wide variety of problems these skills are far a few between as time moves forward musical instruments that are actually used will continue to need works such as yourself. Thank You
You display a respect for each instrument as though you can feel its worth as well as it's needs. You have a gift much like Dr. Bennet Omalu the famous forensics physical who discovered CTE. He would speak to his patients with honor and respect. " Mike now you must help me to discover what killed you" everything is alive. The atoms made up of energy, matter & consciousness....wood lives even though parted from the tree.
I normally watch these videos only when I can relax and really enjoy them. I learn so much every time and I am grateful that you share your knowledge in a very easy to digest manner.
I really love what you do! Your voice is soothing yet confident. Your repairs are well thought out and excellent. You asset each instrument for its particular needs and pattern the repair to it. No cookie cutter repairs here! I hope you make many many videos, they brighten my day. Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz
I actually own a Guild X-175 and purchased it brand new however I don't remember exactly what year I bought it. Lol. I love the warm sound of it and really enjoy playing it.
I am so glad that you put a handle on your new router guide. This will keep your fingers safe for future router jobs. I saw a guy loose the Index Finger on his left hand, way back in 1972. It was almost instantaneous. Anthony
Cool to see an electric Guild. I wanted one for my next guitar but the ones in my price range (up to $1500) aren't reviewed very well. There are even fewer used ones. In case anyone is wondering, I decided to get a Yamaha FSX3, with which I am extremely satisfied (and is made in China).
Your repairs are always well thought out and beautifully performed, and provide the added bonus of you using a tool that I need (today's addition: the pin vise). Thanks Ted.
What I find so inspirational about these videos is how you (and your customers) put so much into these old instruments that, while cool, are certainly not "collector" condition. I'm sure plenty of people would see things like those cuts in the back and just decide that the instrument is not worth repair/restoration. The appeal of good condition, all-original vintage guitars is obvious, but there is also much to be said for an instrument like this.
That's heartbreaking to see, I had a early 70s hollow body where somebody had done the same thing and cut a 'back door' rather than do a repair the right way and fish the wires through, at least that was just one hole .
To me it depends on what kind of guitar it is. But I also get that if someone is a player who wants to change stuff it makes everything much easier. I had to swap pick ups twice on the same guitar for a customer. That got old pretty fast.
Beautiful job. The black cover plates on the back of the guitar look like they were meant to be there, and look cool against the yellow finish. I really enjoy how nothing phases you. You've probably seen and done just about every repair imaginable. Experience is a cherished friend. Thanks
One more example of a true craftsman doing his thing! You seem to be one of very few who will take an instrument that needs some lovin' and give it just what it needs without "re-making" it into a new one. Your abilities are quite obvious but your attention to detail (cotton from a q-tip) is amazing and your desire to honor and respect the instrument in your hands is second to none. I so admire your work.
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I am the owner of this Guild. Just for everyone's info, it has a great neck and pickups and has played decently well for the past decade. It's tuning stability was mediocre at best. I did NOT cut those holes in. I'm really looking forward to getting it back next week! Mr. Woodford is an honest artisan and am confident that the guitar will be at it's best upon it's return. It was really fun to see the process so thank you very much Ted!
Guild guitars are very underrated, on par with the best Gibsons out there, sometimes even better.
Wonderful to hear from the owner on one of Ted's superb journeys, many thanks for posting. It would be great to hear back how you find it when it comes home to you!
It’s probably now the best it’ has ever been so no doubt you’ll be happy. The neck and fingerboard did look exactly like what I like to play on too so I totally get it. Older Guilds can be really good.
@Matt Garofolo - Check out those Schaller roller bridges. They cost about £40, look nice, and are a huge improvement on tune o matics when you're using a Bigsby. I've got one on my Gretsch hollow body that looks similar to your Guild, which now stays in tune much better with the Schaller bridge 👍
@@JammyGit Thanks I will check it out
I'll save this for bedtime. I just wish these videos were a bit longer.
Glad I'm not the only one. It's a relaxing end of the day.
Omg this seems to be a running thing. I also save Ted's videos for special ocasions(after a long day of work or when I need to take some stuff out of my mind
I'll second that! Ted could start a Patreon and let us who donate watch unedited footage. That'd be frickin awesome!
Another bedtime watcher here 😂 so relaxing
Oh my, I do this too. Perfect end to the day.
"Those are speed holes, they make the guitar go faster..."
-Homer Simpson
Gilds are underated. People just don't know about them because there's hardly any of them around. I had a 1970 small body acoustic that played like play jazz guitar.... smooth !!♡!!
I always think about Jerry Garcia's red Starfire with a bigsby.
Thanks again. I particularly appreciate the way you lay out the reasoning for your decisions and techniques.
That Tuner Holder is a great idea
You have no idea how many tips I've gotten from your Vids. Not for guitar work because I don't do that. Just general woodworking. Plus the relaxing sound of your voice over has taken the stress out of my day more times than I can count.
Most would have looked at this one and written it off. You, instead, made sure there was another 50 years or so of music left in it. You do a service to us all sir. Thank you for sharing it.
Just amazing work and interesting guitars. Wish he was in Alberta !
Only 50 years? Not if you take good care of it and treat it with respect!
When you turned that guitar over to the back, it was almost like a punch in the gut....my goodness..
Me too - I literally winced like I'd just seen a bone sticking out of someone's leg. Who would do that ? Must be someone with more money than sense, 'cos that's some seriously costly hacking right there !
Top-tier stuff as always. Nothing like sitting with a cup of coffee as the snow falls outside, watching a cool old fiddle carefully tended to. Thanks for the video.
I second that! Always a distinct pleasure.
Yeah these videos are usually my morning pleasure together with a cup of coffee :D
Isamu Noguchi was the sculptor and furniture designer who made the coffee table.
so the way to make a "designed" looking backplate from scratch is to use true circles for the corners; that makes so much sense and those plates look great
Nice! The replacement covers reminded me of a freebie I did for a guy at our church once. The pastor was trying to get the family to chose our church as they were looking for some where to go. The guy had mentioned he had a bass that was missing a cover, had a screwed up nut, and horrible ac buzz. The pastor asked me to check it out since that was my hobby. So I bought a new bone nut, a sheet of cover material, and supplied some coax wiring I had. Totally rewired the system with the coax, installed the nut , and made a new cover. All for free. I worked out of town and was home only 4 to 6 days a month. The guy was pissed because I took too long. Which I did, but I never even got a thank you for what should have been close to a 200.00 repair. Maybe you could do a vid one horrible customers at some point.
I don’t even own a guitar but i subscribed yesterday and i don’t know how many hours i have watched 👍 love this channel
Remember, you CAN learn to do ANYTHING if you put the time in! :)
If you become interested in restoration, I highly recommend buying a junker and giving it your time and effort to restore. It's the most satisfying thing I've ever done.
Time to learn how to play
A nice blend of functional and cosmetic repairs.
Hello 👍 my favorite guitar repair guy 👍👍
Very informative. This is the perfect example of fixing something as best you can for the customer. Most people don't want a completely restored instrument they just need it improved.
I really like your ability to improvise when needed. Thanks for sharing.
Those covers look amazing. You took this Guild from the grotesque to the sublime.
The way you explain your processes are awesome. a visual that I picked up and others may be interested in within other projects would be; while you're making the tracing you taped the paper so it won't shift.
becoming a big fan of this channel -- you had me at Gougie Mr. Jetson! Craft & Care seem to be your mantra
A lovely guitar not only restored but improved to be playable, by a relaxed yet skilful craftsman.
Nice wedge trick with the bigsby!
I dread restringing Bigsby tremolos. This wedge idea is a brilliant solution.
I do so much enjoy watching a craftsman work!
The Sherlock Holmes of luthiers diagnosis another unplayable guitar.
Most people would have told him to buy a new one.
Save the trees!
Always nice to watch a new guitar fix video on a saturday night , I'm in Sweden 🇸🇪
Nice “micro-paring” for the dowels on the back! If you attended a Trade School, I think many of us would enjoy your hosting a guided tour.
Placing sandpaper on the area where the bridge will sit and sanding to proper contour is brilliant. Well worth the sanding time to achieve solid contact.
That guitar and pickups had some magic in those sounds!
I wonder if Pat Metheny ever had one of these? I was surprised at the use of the pins to locate the floating bridge but I suppose with the Bigsby it makes sense. Thank you Ted, a real education every time.
Looks like Metheny did the routing.
@@ras1500 My 54 year old Starfire V ( Bigsby delete) has a floating bridge with a custom ordered Swedish Haagsstrum bridge. The standard bridge was a Tune-O-Matic like this one has.
I watch these videos to improve my vocabulary. Eloquent and articulate as always.
Excellent work covering those holes!
Man, your vids are therapeutic.
I enjoy the informative intros as much as the repairs themselves. Thank you!
Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks for your effort.
Great job as usual. Guilds were our "hometown" guitars as there factory was located here in Westerly, RI., starting about '67 I think.
Great solutions for the holes in the back and the other cosmetic touches, fine work
Thank you so much for these videos! Such good work. Nice to watch.
i love the fact that you don’t disregard these old guitars you fix them up your one of the best instrument repair guys out there on youtube i watch your videos all of the time i even rewatch them lol
I enjoyed this video a lot. I used to own a 1966 Guild Starfire 2
Wow, that came out better than I would have thought. Nice work!
Awesome job. Particularly on the bridge issues...cotton, huh, I never would have thought of that.
I have a 67 Guild acoustic I bought a few months back, It doesn't seem as boisterous as I would like it a players guitar. I got it at the local Guitar Center it was in the acoustic high-end booth it plays well I'm thinking of getting that back of the guitar Amp that had effects like reverb and some gain no permanent modification required, I don't have any trusted Luther out here in CA like I had back in NJ. Love just watching you work I feel I've learned a great deal watching you, not sure about fixing or diagnosing anything but if I did try anything I would need a shop, that is actually why I am moving back home to Colorado mostly family reasons, but having shop for me now is far more important then years before. Anyway you are a talented Luther I appreciate the things you share on such a wide variety of problems these skills are far a few between as time moves forward musical instruments that are actually used will continue to need works such as yourself. Thank You
Im a Guild fan
Owned a MkIV, AA, Bluesbird, X170’s
Down to one X170 and a D55, now
Thanks for treating that Guild respectfully
Nice methodical work Sir 👍
You display a respect for each instrument as though you can feel its worth as well as it's needs. You have a gift much like Dr. Bennet Omalu the famous forensics physical who discovered CTE. He would speak to his patients with honor and respect. " Mike now you must help me to discover what killed you" everything is alive. The atoms made up of energy, matter & consciousness....wood lives even though parted from the tree.
I normally watch these videos only when I can relax and really enjoy them. I learn so much every time and I am grateful that you share your knowledge in a very easy to digest manner.
I love how meticulous you are with these instruments.
Good job. Sounds great.
Awesome video !!!
It's always interesting to see what tips can be learnt or gained !!!
Thank You for all that you do !!!!
Another great vid.
I wish I did this work for a living.
A tip of the cap to you sir.
Great one again
So good to finish the day with another great twoofrd vid, the viewing just makes sense. Crazy world
Great sounding old axe.
Brilliant job well done as always!
Your channel is fantastic
Such a Beautiful Guitar, in Expert, and caring Hands! I love my old Guilds! Thank You,
cannot strum a note, but very much appreciate your professional knowledge, skill, presentation and playing,.
The cotton was an excellent tip. Thanks!
Love to watch these too. It, for some reason, soothes the mind and teaches me things at the same time.
Love this one! Great ‘out of the norm’ repair. Thanks for the great content - as always.
I love watching skilled men and artisans work. Your attention to detail and what’s practical and affordable match up well. Bravo. 👏
Another Masterclass in Guitar repair and ASMR
I really love what you do! Your voice is soothing yet confident. Your repairs are well thought out and excellent. You asset each instrument for its particular needs and pattern the repair to it. No cookie cutter repairs here! I hope you make many many videos, they brighten my day. Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz
Another great repair. Thanks for caring to share and the inspiration.
I like your little notes about where the difficulty lies. It lets us know you're human like the rest of us!
You’re my favourite repairer on TH-cam man, the skills on show here are absolutely unreal. Thanks!
I actually own a Guild X-175 and purchased it brand new however I don't remember exactly what year I bought it. Lol.
I love the warm sound of it and really enjoy playing it.
Great work! Great attention to detail. You always go above and beyond. Surprised you didn't reshape the hacksaw job on the cavity holes.
I am so glad that you put a handle on your new router guide. This will keep your fingers safe for future router jobs. I saw a guy loose the Index Finger on his left hand, way back in 1972. It was almost instantaneous. Anthony
Another great video!
That Guild has a great sound to it. Another repair well executed.
Fantastic job as usual! Thanks as always for the video Ted, learning so much every time
Again, outstanding sir...
Cool to see an electric Guild. I wanted one for my next guitar but the ones in my price range (up to $1500) aren't reviewed very well. There are even fewer used ones.
In case anyone is wondering, I decided to get a Yamaha FSX3, with which I am extremely satisfied (and is made in China).
I've got a reissue of the guitar in the video: x175B Manhattan. It's great! Sounds fantastic and is very playable.
That sound is awesome
I love your holder for the machines. Your level of care is immense.
Your repairs are always well thought out and beautifully performed, and provide the added bonus of you using a tool that I need (today's addition: the pin vise). Thanks Ted.
Nice work, a new project. I’m going to make a tuner holder too.
Amazing work!
Always a pleasure Ted, always.
A Guild jazz box not totaled usually should be returned to musical service. Nice job!!
Guitar sounds really good!!!! great work of course as always.
Those covers on the back look fantastic! Lovely work as usual!
Nicely done!
What I find so inspirational about these videos is how you (and your customers) put so much into these old instruments that, while cool, are certainly not "collector" condition. I'm sure plenty of people would see things like those cuts in the back and just decide that the instrument is not worth repair/restoration. The appeal of good condition, all-original vintage guitars is obvious, but there is also much to be said for an instrument like this.
That's heartbreaking to see, I had a early 70s hollow body where somebody had done the same thing and cut a 'back door' rather than do a repair the right way and fish the wires through, at least that was just one hole .
Yeah cutting those holes is like ripping the doors off your car because you can’t stand the 30 seconds it takes to open and close them.
To me it depends on what kind of guitar it is. But I also get that if someone is a player who wants to change stuff it makes everything much easier. I had to swap pick ups twice on the same guitar for a customer. That got old pretty fast.
@@wilson4180 no. On a car its a design choice, on a guitar its just faff. Easy acces should be prioritised
Love the videos, cant get enough
Great work as always
This guy is a total master.
Great job ,beautiful guitar.
You really are a craftsman, the patience. Thank you for recording these video's.
You are a genious my friend…cheers from Argentina
Great work - as always
Beautiful job. The black cover plates on the back of the guitar look like they were meant to be there, and look cool against the yellow finish. I really enjoy how nothing phases you. You've probably seen and done just about every repair imaginable. Experience is a cherished friend. Thanks
I like this guitar
One more example of a true craftsman doing his thing! You seem to be one of very few who will take an instrument that needs some lovin' and give it just what it needs without "re-making" it into a new one. Your abilities are quite obvious but your attention to detail (cotton from a q-tip) is amazing and your desire to honor and respect the instrument in your hands is second to none. I so admire your work.
Kept her going for years , great stuff .
Love your fix for the holes in the back Ted:)
Beautiful guitar