Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Shop Guitar!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2023
- Adam is so stoked to get back to the cave after a few weeks of filming abroad, and one of the first things he opens up is a package from luthier Ted Woodford (aka @twoodfrd), one of Adam's favorite TH-cam creators. Ted has sent back a 1970's Japanese electric guitar he restored for Adam--documented on his own channel--and Adam completes the build with a few aesthetic additions of his own. Time to break in this shop guitar!
Ted Woodford's repair of this guitar for Adam: • Mysterious 70's Japane...
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Ted Woodford's repair of this guitar for Adam: th-cam.com/video/_dsNSzMu_zs/w-d-xo.html
I can’t believe how poorly he packed it for shipping!!!
😂🤣😂
@@sean---the-other-one I would be very surprised if Ted shipped it like that. He's a pro that ships expensive instruments all the time. Adam's team probably removed a bunch of the packing material beforehand and resealed the box to avoid making a mess while filming this.
Whats the little Orange branded box? I havent seen one of those before and am interested.
@@elcorado83 that's a dark terror it's a totally insane little valve head. I have a tiny terror they are well worth a look.
I'm surprised you didn't design and 3D print a Savage Industries decal for the headstock.
As Gunny said - there are many others like it but this one is mine.
Ted Woodford is really a gift to humanity.
I agree, I've loved Ted since long before Adam mentioned him.
I’ve been watching his channel for at least 5 years. They are very informative. I got his t-shirt a few months ago. The Woodford Re-capitation Services, “If it ain’t broke, don’t break it!”
Agreed
weird....
Agreed! Invaluable
Classic Adam, working between and around the strings instead of just loosening them and moving them out of the way because he's so impatient 😂
I was going to say this would be much easier with the strings off
It was setup by a pro. I'm pretty sure he didn't want to risk messing up the setup because he knows that's not something that's within his skills to fix ;)
I was silently screaming at him the whole time. The cost of a set of strings is almost certainly less than the amount of extra work he put in if he was billing himself for his own time, just replace the fecking strings Adam!
@@SyntheticFuture changing the strings wouldntveffect anything about the set up Ted did, he's just being impatient 😂
@@guyincognito1423 As long as he uses the exact same kind of string and doesn’t leave them off for too long.
Ted Woodford is so much more than a luthier. If you browse thru the comments on his page, many people find comfort in them. It's like therapy without it being like therapy. If you aren't familiar with him, you are missing out. It's a great relax and rewind channel.
He really is just the Bob Ross of guitar repair.
Truss rod cover!
I was going to say it if you hadn't lol
Love Ted Woodford's videos, not only is he an expert on repairs but also entertaining and informative about the history of guitars.
Ted is great!!!
I'm more entertaining.
The statement days are OVER buddy.
This is the everybody's a winner era.
Adam sure knows how to build suspense. I'm 5 minutes in and sweating over whether he's going to put a neck rest under the neck or just one-day build himself a headstock break. At six minutes I can finally let out my breath. May have to pause and lie down.
Dude I’m telling you! 😂 When he just laid it flat on the table my heart stopped
Some folks just have to invent their own drama when they can't find it in the wild.
No one ever broke a guitar neck by simply laying it down on a table. I've owned and repaired guitars for over 3 decades. It doesn't happen.
This is typical, childish tiktok drama.
@@johnd5398agreed! Now leaning a guitar against a coffee table and it slips sideways, that’ll cause a headstock break. But you can just glue it back together and the guitar will play great for another decade lol.
@@johnd5398 i hope you're not implying you're working on guitars flat on a table
if thats the case i wouldn't trust you to work on a $1k guitar let alone one with any real value...
hypothetically a 1952 telecaster with flawless finish rolls through your shop, still no neck rest?
its not even about the neck "snapping" anyway, its about easier maintenance
@@maxinecantspeaka tele has the neck inline with the body, so the neck plate should hit a flat surface first. Gibson-style archtops and LPs have the neck set at an angle and then also have the headstock angled to the neck (not one piece neck and head like Fenders), so the tip of the headstock always hits first.
I am now a practicing luthier and my knowledge came almost completely from Ted. He even graciously advised on a repair path on a Gibson for me when I wasn't sure which method would be better. Awesome and humble man with mad skills!
I'm a practicing luthier too. With some more practice, I may even feel confident enough to work on other peoples instruments.
On a more serious note, I learned a lot from Ted also. Then there is Jerry Rosa, with Rosa string works who does amazing work as well.
Love Teds channel. Its like a calm in the storm even if he is having a heck of a time with a non compliant guitar. Was doubly thrilled when he brought your guitar out. Been a follower of yours since the first episode of Mythbusters way back when. It was like to different worlds collided in the best of ways.
A major plus here is seeing a happy customer of Teds.
I commented on his channel that I must be in good company if you also followed his channel! 🎉
Ted amazes me with his patience and dedication. And he takes no prisoners. Looks great, Adam.
Nice use of an old pick guard. My wife hates that I collect and keep that sort of stuff. Ted Woodford is one of my favorites too. I have been a woodworker for 50 years, and an amateur luthier for about 5. Ted is really, really proficient (my highest praise - I don't do superlatives). Keep up the great work, and collabs.
Ted is an absolutely incredible craftsman and he could explain paint drying and I would gladly just listen for hours. He's gifted in the ability to speak as well as bringing back guitars from the grave. So glad you're in contact with him!!
I love Woodfords channel. He's the Bob Ross of guitar repair.
This is the very best description of his channel!! I've been subbed since the beginning. He's a true craftsman.
A man of infinite patience, a great craftsman… With a lot of love. And a very good sense of humor.
I couldn’t have said it any better myself
He's great!!!
"Happy little polishing. polishing, polishing..."
Ted got me through the pandemic. He is a luthier/artist, plus he is entertaining to watch.
YES!!! Never saw this collaboration between two of my favorite TH-camrs coming, but I'm loving it.
Adam, I have been waiting for this moment since I was 14 watching MB. I actually reached out many many years ago about that guitar in hopes I could be the one to repair it for you as I’m in the Bay Area also. I’m super glad to see it finally put together. Now let’s get you a bass and you can come see the fun amps we build in the east bay. Shout out to Ted for being the person we all truly aspire to be.
I’ve been watching Ted every week for a few years. He’s the Bob Ross of guitar repair.
This is one of those situations where I get excited to thank you for something cool. Seriously.
I'm a moderately terrible Luthier, and I love how you consistently take something I do all the time, and casually introduce me to a brilliantly fresh technique, methodology, or just some combination I'd never considered.
I won't bore you with the details but you just saved me enough time to be a better... everything.
Just by brilliantly using your success and passions, authentically.
It's always been fun. You just passed something on. Thank you, sir. ❤
Thanks so much for the comment ... It's really appreciated!
Love this, and I LOVE Ted's videos too. Ted and "Uncle Doug" are the titans of guitar/amp repair vids on TH-cam- soothing, funny, knowledgeable, and focused on the content first, rather than being a personality and mugging for the camera.
One word of caution: that shelf liner rubber sheeting is great for keeping things in place, but it reacts strangely with some guitar finishing products- I have had it leave marks on guitars finished with nitrocellulose lacquer, so I wouldn't advise leaving a guitar sitting on that stuff for any period of time, or using it as packing material. Learn from the mistakes of my unintentionally-checkered past!
Thanks for the recommendation on Uncle Doug!
@@artbk, Uncle Doug seems to have cut way back on his repairs, or at least his video postings of amp repairs, but you might want to try the Psionic Audio amp repair channel. He does stellar work, and being as he is in Memphis he sees all different kinds of amplifiers, old and new, belonging to players of just about every stylistic music variety of that you can think of: blues, rock, country, metal, bass amps...... Not just Fender but a lot of Marshall and a fair number of Vox, Mesa Boogie and Badcat and Bugera, and Ampegs, and all kinds of stuff, a whole gamut.
Outstanding! Ted is one of my favorite people on earth! Nice to see another of my favorite people delighted in his efforts. Lovely stuff all around!! Thanks for the share!!
I watched Mr. Woodford s video about the work he did to this guitar for Adam. It is SO COOL to get to follow the process of luthier repair AND the customer receiving their refurbished instrument!!
Before I even clicked I was thinking Adam would appreciate Ted's channel and then he opens with a trademark "Hey gang!". Lovely stuff.
As a guitarist Ted's channel is a joy to watch. You get to learn so much about the instrument you're playing and also giving you GREAT tips on whether a guitar is 'worth' repair or restoring. Luthiers are a rare breed of people, and their time and resources are limited so he give you great tips overall and I love it. Also his videos are kinda ASMR-ish in a way you just watch it to sooth you from the rushes of the world XD
Adam did great , I am a guitar repairer etc. of 40 years +, have watched both your channels for ever , the truss rod cover is way above a usual first try , you have the best super glues!!!! .You may have gone about it all in slightly different ways with differing results but that makes this video. This is a job you could charge full price for in my opinion. Thanks has been a great video collaboration, there should be more of it on YT.
as a fanatic and collector of obscure vintage japanese guitars, this makes me so happy. this thing is absolutely gorgeous, and i hope it serves you well
I've had handful of them over the years, mainly Kay's. They're neat but there's no hiding that they were affordable!
I have a '78 Vantage 700VP that I bought in the early 90's. To this day it's still my main over my Gibson's and Carvin.
In case you're curious, this is a 1960's (late) Univox Tempo. There's a couple online in listings you can look up that are complete and original. You can tell this one apart from other models because of the gold, cursive font plate that says "Tempo", there's a couple more that share the Sunburst color scheme, but are not Tempos. Trivia, the tremolo arm was optional, something the owner would have to buy to get.
As a sidenote... i think a lot of people buy these, thinking "MiJ" from today or "yesterday" but then they find out that this is that period of cheaper Japanese products, and they're particularly stumped about it, some quite pissed, if online discussions about them are anything to sniff at. The screws not being standard (JiS) really get a lot of people, hence why these older (60's~mid 80's) pieces have particularly munched screws. All it takes is one twist with the wrong driver bit, and the cheese grade metal is done for.
@@CaptainHoratioPugwashmy favorite brand is lyle, matsumoku made, like arias and the like. quality is pretty hit or miss on lots of these old things, but they’re always pretty neat, and not all that expensive. you definitely got what you paid for when they were new, but now they’re mostly just interesting novelties for collectors. none of my lyles are my go to guitars, but they definitely make it into my playing rotation.
@@asertai have found that i’ve needed to replace the screws on a lot of mine, but that’s hardly a dealbreaker. i recently bought a lyle stratocaster copy from (as best as i can tell) the early 70’s. definitely not an amazing player, but it looks fantastic, and was fairly cheap. the trem “block” was a bit of a surprise though, a simple flat piece of what looks like extruded aluminum with a few holes drilled in it for mounting to the trem plate, and for strings and springs. certainly gave me a good laugh, i’ve never worked on an old strat copy like this before. most of my experience with these things are either hollowbody or fixed bridges.
Just when you thought Adam couldn’t be more awesome. We find out he plays guitar. 😊
That’s super old news…
I didn't know either. But I don't follow Adam around and learn everything about him like some clearly do. Creepy.
Thought the same thing
Ted is awesome. I love his videos.
I live close to him. The great thing about Ted is that unlike a lot of woodworking YT channels that have enormous shops (and thousands of dollars in StewMac luthier's tools), Ted has a small shop and the most basic tool kit. But he does great work on some challenging oddball guitars.
Adam it's so amazing to collaboration between you and Ted. i'd love to see you both in the cave building a dream guitar!
I love Adams perspective on music. It's so engineering-minded, it's so unique!
Wrong.
You live a very sheltered life.
You should introduce yourself to other people for once in your life.
3:05 man the twist in that neck... what we call a real wall-hanger in the biz.
I’m into vintage guitars as a player and a collector. Somehow I missed Ted until you mentioned him the first time a few years ago. I love his content. Thank you both.
ted is an awesome luther. i watch his videos and love how thorough he is when repairing guitars. soon as i saw this i was like ahhh yes this was adams guitar. love it
Amateur guitar maker here. Great to see Adam doing this! I’m now going into the workshop to make the end of a drill bit pointy….
This collab has been a long time coming, and boy, am I glad it's here. Such a delightful video, and I'm looking forward to what you have planned next!!
Would love to see Adam get into more of this stuff its a pleasure to watch you work! Love the way you shot this, too. I can see some stylistic things borrowed from Ted for this one.
Really cool to see Adam tackling this project.
I’m about to finish my first full telecaster guitar build and am about to polish.
Polishing polishing polishing
Loving all the guitar content that you’ve been putting up lately Adam!
We need both of you together in video! Imagine all the knowledge and skills, Adams enthusiasm plus Teds wit and sarcasm!
Two of my favorite things: Adam Savage + Guitars. What a combo! I have a 1965 Teisco Tulip guitar. Love it. No one made pickups like Teisco.
Made my day... as always.
Thanx Adam and Ted!
An amazing confluence of my two online Zen worlds .... thank you so much Adam and Ted!!!
So adam literally does it all. Amazing how hes almost equally as smart in everything.
Love that he just decided to craft his OWN truss rod cover as if it was easier than buying one.
I have loved watching both of you for years. Watching you apply things he does was really fun!
I had no idea you play guitar adam! 20 years of watching you and i didnt know 😮 ❤ fellow guitarist! I love how excited you are! Great to see a you two reunited!
Love to see Adam's guitar. I got my first electric guitar last year first like 200 bucks after playing acoustic for decades. Most fun actually was taking it apart, installing and sothering new electronics, pickups, a new neck and hardware.
Oh my- I hope you will be fine quickly as much as possible and will be happy creating full of passion and inspiration like in the past. We love your enthousiasm and free spirit! Keep on going, my dear!!
Dude. Watching you work that scroll saw I'm astounded you still have 10 fingers. My anxiety kicked up a few notches for sure.
Watching this wearing my Woodford Instruments hat and DWOFS t-shirt... Love these guys!
The power collab we all needed lol. Looks and sounds amazing now! Really like how it looks practically new on screen
I Love Ted and his work! From the Family of luthier innovators who worked with Les Paul in the 50s-70's, Ted's repairs and educational posts are invaluable, with examples of all of the Very Rare Gibsons with Low Impedance pickups in my Les Paul Professional, Personal, Recording and L5-S. Adam Savage...has the amazing skills of...wait for it...Unboxing(?)...
Always nice to see someone just enjoying playing guitar.
Great video. Very weirdly meditative, in a deep way. I agree. Old gal's looking fantastic. She got a makeover!
love that little point in the neck plate, such a lovely little detail
I had one just like it. Smashed it to pieces in my brother's driveway to the amazement of one of my nephews.
Ted Woodford… the Bob Ross of guitar repair!
I have been following Ted for years, he is skilled
Ah hell yeah my two favourite things Adam Savage and guitars
Adam, you should build your own electric guitar from scratch in the fashion of “if it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing”.
Would be an incredible series to watch!
I’m sure he could and should contact Ben from Crimson Guitars, that would be my dream at least.
Ben mentioned reaching out to him in previous years about the GGBO invitational category. Hopefully they can connect this year. I participated last year and it was a blast.
twoodfrd is amazing at the stuff he does.
His attention to detail is world class.
I absolutely love these types of videos! Thank you Adam!
Looks and sounds great, Adam!
gee i love Ted's work and videos.
Love this! I've always wondered about Adam's relationship with music and guitars, having seen a few in the backgrounds of videos ❤
I enjoyed watching the repair video. Look forward to seeing how you like it.
5:35 You see his hands in the top wings of the guitar as he gestures, too!
My dad Collects these old Japanese Guitars. we both love them, they sound amazing.
Awesome guitar, looks and sounds great. Thanks
Really enjoyed it. Thanks Adam
Kinda fun to see something of Adam's get fixed up near my home town! Fun stuff!
Is there anything Adam cant do? What an amazing man.
When I saw Ted's video I got a little misty-eyed, I watched that guitar in the set when I started getting into guitars and thinking I'd never hear it play, and out of nowhere like 15 years later it shows up on Ted's bench and it's now back in action!
Only missed the "polishing, polishing, polishing" commentary lol
I seen Ted do this job. The man is an artist.
As a total guitar nerd and total Tested nerd, this really strikes a chord with me. And you betcha that pun was intended.
I’ve always pronounced his channel 2ford.
One of the treasures of the internet, along with Adam and Jerry Rosa.
So cool to see my fav props guy working on my second favourite thing after Star Wars…GUITARS.!!!
Very nice guitar. As a player and amateur luthier (I both build and repair electric guitars) for several years, I am suitably impressed!
I've never thought about you playing guitar but of course you do. And magic and all sorts of things
Congrats Adam!
Awesome job on this adam !! Ted's a awesome repair guy !!
It makes me very happy to know you wanted to give life back to that Teisco. So many people just trash them. A little spit shine and basic care and they are great little guitars.
Wow! For years, I told my family members “I want that guitar hanging on the MB set! Glad to hear it’s yours, and you are fixing it up! I must admit, it scared the heck out of me when you pulled out that Tele style pickguard…I only saw you screwing that thing to the body! Was so relieved to see you were using it for material.
Nice to see you bring this piece of guitar history back to life!
Only a natural born engineer and creator can do work this wholesome whilst calling it a "neck bolt"...
You are a legend! xx
Yeah that made me lol "truss rod cover" is the term you were looking for there, Adam.
Wow! You started this project on my birthday. Phenomenal.
I'm in shock right now. My favorite Luthier worked on my favorite Mythbuster's guitar. I've been watching Ted for quite a while and I'm just speechless that you had your guitar set up by such a master. Just the fact that you are aware of him blew my mind. Beautiful guitar, Adam. Say hi to Ted for me ;).
I love vintage Japanese and Korean hollowbodies! They don’t really have any sound dampeners in them so they resonate and roar if you play rock and roll, rockabilly, garage.. surf etc..
I love Teds video. I've learned alot from watching them and helped me when working on my guitars.
Just Awesome! ❤
I remember watching Adam's vid when he discovered Ted and I felt good that I somehow came across his channel a few yrs earlier
It's always encouraging to see someone who's brilliant at so many things be really bad at something that so many find trivial.
I've been waiting for this since I saw Ted work on it.
Had to go watch Ted's video before progressing....so satisfying :D
Finally get to see Adam delve into lutherie
No way! I'm diggin these adam savage / twoodford collabs!!
Looks amazing!
I enjoyed the playing at the end ❤
Wow, i have been working through all his videos the last few days. What a timely video 😂
Awesome I love Ted’s channel!!
Still so envious of your shop.
Congrats. Big fan of Teds.
I subscribe to Woodford, as well. His channel is full of tips that are applicable even if you aren't a luthier.