Joe Glaser always seems to have all day to talk to anyone , while still getting things done . The calmest guy in a stressful industry , the Fred Couples of the guitar world !
Saturday morning with a fresh cup of coffee watching Joe Glaser install his new B-Bender in a Telecaster is about as good as it gets. Learned a lot from just listening to his thought process and watching him work. Joe might be a guitar repairman by trade but he has a problem solving engineering mind. Thanks for sharing another outstanding video!
What a great guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So reveered yet so natural!!! There are so many protentious guitar guys out there its a treat to listen to Joe. If only I lived in America I would pay a visit. Great video Zac!!!!
I’m a 32 year finish carpenter, and am amazed by Joe’s abilities as a craftsman and innovator. I called his shop one time and he actually answered the phone , and had a 20 min discussion...
Normally I would cry at the site of a guitar being drilled into so cavalierly but when you’re talking about Joe it’s like watching the worlds most accomplished surgeon and you know everything is going to be amazing when he’s finished ❤
A great thanks to Joe and Zac for letting us see this process.I inquired about his first unit in the 90's called him direct back then from Melbourne Australia..
I loved that! Great episode. Joe seems to be a pretty humble guy. That b-bender is a great design. It was great watching it being assembled in its entirety.
I’m late to watching this video, but gosh dang what a awesome experience to view this and listen/learn from the MAN himself!! Thanks Zac for taking the time to record this and put it out there. Very much appreciated
Joe: "A lot of people call me up, and want to just buy a kit." Haha, that's totally me. I did call from the Netherlands, hoping I could install one, someday.
What a master. Letting us see behind the curtain was awesome. The guy who is responsible for some of my favorite sounds. I can only aspire to one day get good enough to make the investment to add a binder to one of my guitars. I am still at the stage I wouldn’t want to add something else to distract me from my journey of learning to pick
Two National Treasures! Many MANY moons since I’ve been there. Thanks for the virtual hang. As always, I’m walking away with some treasures, such as “back thru the valley”. My “sponge caster” is definitely a candidate now! Again, thanks for the trip “behind the curtain”. I need to get this done before somebody violates a patent and he’s “off to the islands”!
What a treat! Great Albert Lee lick in the intro. And then watching a master at work! I absolutely agree with him; the early Blackguard was PERFECT. No need to change ANYTHING on them!
I was watching videos on B benders and stumbled on to this video. What a great find! Joe Glaser is a totally chill dude! And now I know about the best designed B bender! 🤙
This was a great video! I was fortunate enough to hang out with Zac at BP’s concert in Anchorage, AK in 2004 and can attest that Zac is a very classy guy! It’s great to see that Joe Glaser is so awesome as well! Thanks to Zac and Joe for sharing this!
A pretty neat video! You can really see the thought Joe Glaser has put into this. The tools have been designed to improve the efficiency and to eliminate potential errors from what is quite precise process. I’d really like to get one of these. Not only do they work great, the impact to the guitar is about as minimal as it could be.
Great field trip!!! Had Joe do an install last summer and I’ve fallen in love with it! He’s so great to deal with,amazing customer service! Thanks for taking us along!
Zac, Thank You for this!!! So enjoyable, on so many levels. I’ll be viewing this one repeatedly, so I don’t miss anything. I’ve heard stories of how busy Joe is, and of his legendary status in the guitar world. I can’t help but think, after watching this, that he’s about to get a lot busier… Keep up the great work, Zac! Love It!
I have watched this several times and still love it . I made my living repairing guitars, but his shop equipment is fantastic. A milling machine , 3d printer and hejust knows how to use it.
Beautiful guitars. I have a 1996 American Standard strat I bought new and have played a lot for someone who doesn’t play out. And it doesn’t show a lick of wear, kind of like plastic. I really prefer a guitar that shows it’s been used. Thanks for sharing your hard earned knowledge!!!
Watched your vid on the B/G convertible bender and because of that I just sent Joe my tele yesterday...I spoke with him on the phone and the guys funny as hell.... I mentioned your vid as my source in an email to Joe and this was what he said about you in his reply: "He's great...really helping spread accurate info".
Hey Zac, great episode. I’ve been a fan of B Benders for years. Watching Joe’s expertise and precision has me now re-thinking my own build. I really enjoyed the discussion of all the engineering involved. Thanks again for this video and all your great content.
Wow - this is a really special video. I enjoy watching a real genius at work. Watching Joe Glaser install his invention is a lifetime experience. Thanks, Zac for a real treat.
Very clever device. I agree with him this is not something to be done in the average garage. There's too much chance of ruining a prized guitar. Joe has put a lot of thought and work into this design and deserves the fruit of his labor. Thanks for sharing.
That "cutting back through the valley" trick at 45:21 is something I have done for years, and it is the best thing ever. Never have string slip on unwound strings ever again.
The man (Joe) is def a musician at heart. Looks like he just rolled out of bed (or was sleeping in a shop chair), crazy hair, t-shirt inside out, yada, yada......love it! And the kids in Silicon Valley think only software developers do that.
That was awesome! I love the fact that there is so little wood removed compared to the old Parsons/White string benders. You really showed every aspect of how he does it, and how well thought out his process is. Glaser looks like a really stand-up guy.
Just enjoyed watching this in funky England - many thanks! One day I’d love a guitar just like yours! Great to see Joe do his thing & love that pink & gold paisley.
Fascinating video - thanks so much to you and Joe for sharing this process. He is, not only a charming guy, but simply a genius. Makes me really really want one now!
I played Tele’s for the majority of my 31 years as a half-assed guitar player but had sold my last Tele in 2018 with the intention of quitting. (Divorce makes men do stupid things.) I ended up replacing it with something completely foreign to me, a PRS Custom 24 SE Roasted Maple. Long story short, watching this video and seeing all those Tele’s has got me thinking. As always, great content Zac. Subbed.🎸🇺🇸
Nice vid, thanks. Interesting to see the fitting process & Joe comes across as a decent guy; he's obviously had many years to iron out the bugs & has a tidy well organised set-up there. If only my workshop was like that!😀
Just getting my Mason I was on the edge of my chair watching everything and getting to know how it works. As always Zac put out another educating video that I bookmarked so if I decide to change to G I'll watch the master (Joe) and do it right. Thanks Zac. CW
Joe did my first re fret on my 69 Strat when the shop was still in a garage or near Franklin tn. Early days. Alex Harvey took me there. Luv ya Joe. 👍🎸👍
I’m a 65 year old woodworker, and I wouldn’t think of attempting this surgery even with all the jigs (without Joe’s guidance)! Not a trivial procedure!!!
The only easy way to get a Glaser Bender Tele in Germany is to buy a Fender Brent Mason. So I bought one. Ask Zac is a great youtube channel and I'm not even a country fan.
Roland, da sagst du was. Bekommt man echt nicht in die Hände. Bin auch auf der Suche, aber die Brent Mason Tele wollte ich irgendwie nicht kaufen. Bis jetzt.. Bist du zufrieden mit der und gefällt dir der Bender?
@@timklausnitz The Bender is working excellent. I'm trying to figure out how to use it in Blues. The pickups are good and the combinations are interesting. But I will switch some tradional Tele pickups.
I have an older Parsons/White B-bender on one of my Teles. It's been installed for over 35 years at least. It has an early serial number according to Gene Parsons. I love it and I'm considering sending my pine Tele to Joe for one of his B-benders.
Loved this video - thank you Zac! Great seeing "how the Bender sausage is made.." Looking forward to my next Bender being a Glaser even though my Forrest Lee Jr. model is still pullin' just fine! I love the Glaser let's you switch between B & G with minimal fuss. Thanks again for this one and Keep it Bent!
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Joe Glaser always seems to have all day to talk to anyone , while still getting things done . The calmest guy in a stressful industry , the Fred Couples of the guitar world !
Most accurate comment I’ve ever seen
This episode was a real treat. Thank you Zac and Joe.
Saturday morning with a fresh cup of coffee watching Joe Glaser install his new B-Bender in a Telecaster is about as good as it gets. Learned a lot from just listening to his thought process and watching him work. Joe might be a guitar repairman by trade but he has a problem solving engineering mind. Thanks for sharing another outstanding video!
Great to see Joe Glaser in action in his shop. Great tips on stringing up and string trees too. Thanks Zac!
What a great guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So reveered yet so natural!!! There are so many protentious guitar guys out there its a treat to listen to Joe. If only I lived in America I would pay a visit. Great video Zac!!!!
I’m a 32 year finish carpenter, and am amazed by Joe’s abilities as a craftsman and innovator. I called his shop one time and he actually answered the phone , and had a 20 min discussion...
Normally I would cry at the site of a guitar being drilled into so cavalierly but when you’re talking about Joe it’s like watching the worlds most accomplished surgeon and you know everything is going to be amazing when he’s finished ❤
Really enjoyable way to spend a morning in Joe Glaser's shop. Thank you TH-cam and thank you Zac!
Joe is a national treasure he should live forever
A great thanks to Joe and Zac for letting us see this process.I inquired about his first unit in the 90's called him direct back then from Melbourne
Australia..
I loved that! Great episode. Joe seems to be a pretty humble guy. That b-bender is a great design. It was great watching it being assembled in its entirety.
Glad you enjoyed it!
BS!!!the Camara should've been twice as close ,to really see it I think
I can see it now, " hey Joe, send me a kit." Then it's, "hey Joe, can I send you the partially installed kit, and my hacked up tele?"
Lmao,… exactly!
Better off letting the pro do it!
Installed by a legend! Nothing but respect for Joe!!!!
Such a brilliant design! Thanks to both of you for showing us the process. Cool stuff!
You bet!
I’m late to watching this video, but gosh dang what a awesome experience to view this and listen/learn from the MAN himself!! Thanks Zac for taking the time to record this and put it out there. Very much appreciated
Joe: "A lot of people call me up, and want to just buy a kit."
Haha, that's totally me. I did call from the Netherlands, hoping I could install one, someday.
I just got a Brent Mason Tele, and seeing this answered all the questions I had on the bender. Thanks to you and Joe for doing this!
What a master. Letting us see behind the curtain was awesome. The guy who is responsible for some of my favorite sounds. I can only aspire to one day get good enough to make the investment to add a binder to one of my guitars. I am still at the stage I wouldn’t want to add something else to distract me from my journey of learning to pick
Two National Treasures! Many MANY moons since I’ve been there. Thanks for the virtual hang. As always, I’m walking away with some treasures, such as “back thru the valley”. My “sponge caster” is definitely a candidate now!
Again, thanks for the trip “behind the curtain”. I need to get this done before somebody violates a patent and he’s “off to the islands”!
You bet!
Thanks so much for this field trip! So great to see Joe's process and jigs!
I knew you would get the artistry of his process.
I can only imagine the rush on Joe’s shop for installs after this video.
Thanks Zak
What a treat! Great Albert Lee lick in the intro. And then watching a master at work! I absolutely agree with him; the early Blackguard was PERFECT. No need to change ANYTHING on them!
I was watching videos on B benders and stumbled on to this video.
What a great find! Joe Glaser is a totally chill dude! And now I know about the best designed B bender!
🤙
Awesome, thank you!
I use to hang out at Joe’s old shop in the early to mid 80s and help out winding Mandocaster pickups. He is a class act.
The Leiper's Fork shop. Cool!
Yup. Being that I lived out on the west side of town his shop back then was real convenient to say the least.
This was a great video! I was fortunate enough to hang out with Zac at BP’s concert in Anchorage, AK in 2004 and can attest that Zac is a very classy guy! It’s great to see that Joe Glaser is so awesome as well! Thanks to Zac and Joe for sharing this!
Thank you for reminding me of that great trip! And thank you for making it fun. Zac
What gracious, generous friends you have Zac! And how gracious and generous you are to share with us. What an utter joy. Thank you!
A pretty neat video! You can really see the thought Joe Glaser has put into this. The tools have been designed to improve the efficiency and to eliminate potential errors from what is quite precise process. I’d really like to get one of these. Not only do they work great, the impact to the guitar is about as minimal as it could be.
Joe's a treasure to the guitar community and a great guy.
Great field trip!!! Had Joe do an install last summer and I’ve fallen in love with it! He’s so great to deal with,amazing customer service! Thanks for taking us along!
Very cool!
GREAT show! Joe Glaser is one of my heroes. The way he works to solve issues and fixes them in simple hands on ways is amazing. Thanks Zac!
Absolutely!
Zac, Thank You for this!!! So enjoyable, on so many levels. I’ll be viewing this one repeatedly, so I don’t miss anything. I’ve heard stories of how busy Joe is, and of his legendary status in the guitar world. I can’t help but think, after watching this, that he’s about to get a lot busier…
Keep up the great work, Zac! Love It!
Thanks, Jim!
The professor himself - this was a pleasure to watch.
I have watched this several times and still love it . I made my living repairing guitars, but his shop equipment is fantastic. A milling machine , 3d printer and hejust knows how to use it.
Always wondered how Joe's bender worked. Now I know. Thanks Zac AND Joe!
You bet!
Beautiful guitars. I have a 1996 American Standard strat I bought new and have played a lot for someone who doesn’t play out. And it doesn’t show a lick of wear, kind of like plastic. I really prefer a guitar that shows it’s been used. Thanks for sharing your hard earned knowledge!!!
Joe did an amazing job on my Tele! Installed the bender and pleked the frets. Called me to discuss the process. Great video!
Very cool!
Watched your vid on the B/G convertible bender and because of that I just sent Joe my tele yesterday...I spoke with him on the phone and the guys funny as hell.... I mentioned your vid as my source in an email to Joe and this was what he said about you in his reply: "He's great...really helping spread accurate info".
That means a ton to me, as Joe is one of my favorite people on the planet.
I had Joe put a bender in my tele in 1985 and it has worked great all this time, this new bender looks even better.
Thanks Zack; this was a joy to watch.
That Paisley Tele went from cool to amazing. I love the sound of the bender!
It takes a true master to show his craft and share his knowledge with everyone. The guitar whisperer :D
Thanks Zac that was really cool !
Let's go! I'm jealous. After saw Orlander's "Maybelle" custom tele I've wanted a G and B bender. So cool.
Hey Zac, great episode. I’ve been a fan of
B Benders for years. Watching Joe’s expertise and precision has me now re-thinking my own build. I really enjoyed the discussion of all the engineering involved.
Thanks again for this video and all your great content.
Good stuff!
You have the coolest friends, Zac. Thanks for this!
You are so welcome
I normally don’t leave comments, but this has to be the best video I’ve seen in quite a while. Totally enjoyed it, very insightful. Thanks Zac!
Thank you, Damage
I’ve been waiting for a video like this since probably 2008. Thanks Zac!
Welcome
oh my... that is the big one... great behind the scenes Zak... thanks for all of your hard work and dedication!!
This was great Zac, thanks for taking us along. I work in a machine shop with both mills and lathes this was cool to see!
Always wanted a B bender..i have to pay this gentlemen a visit...thank you
Great video,Zac. What an amazing master craftsmen and inventor he is!
Couldn't agree more!
THAT. WAS. AWESOME. I love Joe Glaser and his shop/benders. He is such an incredible mind at work. Thank you so much for sharing, Zac!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you and Kim are well.
Best video I've seen this year.
Thanks!
Wow - this is a really special video. I enjoy watching a real genius at work. Watching Joe Glaser install his invention is a lifetime experience. Thanks, Zac for a real treat.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very clever device. I agree with him this is not something to be done in the average garage. There's too much chance of ruining a prized guitar. Joe has put a lot of thought and work into this design and deserves the fruit of his labor. Thanks for sharing.
Can't thank you enough for sharing that, Zac...what an interesting glimpse into his world...
My pleasure!
Hey Zac thanks for taking us along.What a great attention grabbing intro by the way,nice bender work.
Thanks 👍
Really good video to see this being installed. Many thanks Zac and to Joe for putting this together.
Spock!!!!
@@AskZac Live long and prosper...
Very good show! I still have the old bender.
Really cool . You are living the dream down there in the music city....thanks for a sneak peak
My pleasure!!
Excellent to see a character and workshop to put to the name I've heard mentioned hundreds of times
It seams the new bender takes away alot less wood
Great Video and great upgrade by Mr.Glaser.
That "cutting back through the valley" trick at 45:21 is something I have done for years, and it is the best thing ever. Never have string slip on unwound strings ever again.
Yep
I learned so much today watching this episode. I am a viewer for life. Thanks so much. :)
What a great video ! thanks to you and Joe !!!
Outstanding! Thank you Zac and Joe.
The man (Joe) is def a musician at heart. Looks like he just rolled out of bed (or was sleeping in a shop chair), crazy hair, t-shirt inside out, yada, yada......love it! And the kids in Silicon Valley think only software developers do that.
LOL Johnny you're having too much fun with Bender . God bless you Johnny. 🤘☠️🤘
That was awesome! I love the fact that there is so little wood removed compared to the old Parsons/White string benders. You really showed every aspect of how he does it, and how well thought out his process is. Glaser looks like a really stand-up guy.
Just enjoyed watching this in funky England - many thanks! One day I’d love a guitar just like yours! Great to see Joe do his thing & love that pink & gold paisley.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fascinating video - thanks so much to you and Joe for sharing this process. He is, not only a charming guy, but simply a genius. Makes me really really want one now!
Ive fallen in love with this channel
Thanks!
This is a wonderful and insightful video. Thank you Joe and Zac, for providing us with such a useful experience!
Loved this video. It's so great to watch it happen.
You are so kind
I played Tele’s for the majority of my 31 years as a half-assed guitar player but had sold my last Tele in 2018 with the intention of quitting. (Divorce makes men do stupid things.) I ended up replacing it with something completely foreign to me, a PRS Custom 24 SE Roasted Maple. Long story short, watching this video and seeing all those Tele’s has got me thinking. As always, great content Zac. Subbed.🎸🇺🇸
Thanks for the detailed video, Zac. Great to see how the installation is getting done. Hoping to get my hands on a Bender someday.
Great share! Joe is one in a million! Thanks Zac!
Nice vid, thanks. Interesting to see the fitting process & Joe comes across as a decent guy; he's obviously had many years to iron out the bugs & has a tidy well organised set-up there. If only my workshop was like that!😀
Love this video!!! It’s soo cool to see the legend himself do his thing.
I have a crook custom just like that, it will have a bender soon. Oddly enough I also have that exact strap from the 90's! You have good taste Zac!
This makes me wish I lived in Nashville and took some machine shop classes in college. To be able to work on guitars all day - that is a dream.
Way to go Zac! Knocked it out of the park! Cheers!
OMG Joe is sooo talented. Legendary!!
Just getting my Mason I was on the edge of my chair watching everything and getting to know how it works. As always Zac put out another educating video that I bookmarked so if I decide to change to G I'll watch the master (Joe) and do it right. Thanks Zac. CW
Joe did my first re fret on my 69 Strat when the shop was still in a garage or near Franklin tn. Early days. Alex Harvey took me there. Luv ya Joe. 👍🎸👍
Very cool!
Man, from one Joe to another, he seems like such a nice guy. His voice is reminiscent of Lindy Fralin in a way.
Thanks for sharing this Zack!
What a great show Thanks Zac and Joe for allowing us inside the magic kingdom.
This is gold. Thanks Zac ! And Joe.
I’m a 65 year old woodworker, and I wouldn’t think of attempting this surgery even with all the jigs (without Joe’s guidance)! Not a trivial procedure!!!
Awesome editing Mr. Zac. Love behind the scenes videos. Cool!
Thanks!
i love watching someone who knows what the hell he's doing....fantastic.
Love your channel Zak. Especially the Jimmy Bryant episode. Keep up the good work Sir. This was absolutely fascinating..
Thank you kindly!
The only easy way to get a Glaser Bender Tele in Germany is to buy a Fender Brent Mason. So I bought one. Ask Zac is a great youtube channel and I'm not even a country fan.
Roland, da sagst du was. Bekommt man echt nicht in die Hände. Bin auch auf der Suche, aber die Brent Mason Tele wollte ich irgendwie nicht kaufen. Bis jetzt.. Bist du zufrieden mit der und gefällt dir der Bender?
@@timklausnitz The Bender is working excellent. I'm trying to figure out how to use it in Blues. The pickups are good and the combinations are interesting. But I will switch some tradional Tele pickups.
I was bad-mouthing b-bender guitars. Watching this guy play, makes me reconsider
I have an older Parsons/White B-bender on one of my Teles. It's been installed for over 35 years at least. It has an early serial number according to Gene Parsons. I love it and I'm considering sending my pine Tele to Joe for one of his B-benders.
Best ask Zak yet.
Unbelievable video Zac! This is one of those little projects I would never attempt. LOL.
Loved this video - thank you Zac! Great seeing "how the Bender sausage is made.." Looking forward to my next Bender being a Glaser even though my Forrest Lee Jr. model is still pullin' just fine! I love the Glaser let's you switch between B & G with minimal fuss. Thanks again for this one and Keep it Bent!
You bet!
Really VERY COOL SHOW, THANKS So Much Great Idea, it is just Amazing the thought & Skill that went in to this device !!! Thanks to both of you !!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome intro and episode! Salutes from Valencia, Spain Zack!
I have a cousin across in Palma!
@@AskZac is very near from here!
I would have loved it if Joe would have said, "oops!" in the middle of it, just to hear Zac's reaction.