I'm not a repair guy at all, just a player, but I learn so much about guitars, woodworking, self-employment, and problem solving from watching this dude. Great channel.
This channel gave me the confidence to fix a guitar that was given to me broken, and has been sitting in a corner for 15 years. After about a week it has strings and is living its best life again. I've never been so infatuated with a youtube channel as I am this one.
I have a Chris Larkin guitar and I love it. As I’m a lefty i got him to make me one as you know there are not that many good lefty guitars on sale it most stores. It was great being able to pick the woods myself and call in during the making process as i live in Kerry. He is dearly missed. Keep up the great work.
Yeah, I like how he works too. I binge watch after a good break from him and then settle in with a tea or a coffee and absorb the Intel. Then I binge watch another woodmonger for a bit. This guy is easy to listen to and he does as wonderful a job as only an experienced guy can without making it boring. If I lived in the area still, I would surely try to visit him as I do a bit of building and repairing myself.
Quite right. There are many fine Irish builders who don't get enough exposure. Maybe they are all standing in the shadow of Lowden, who more or less defined a particular style of Irish guitar (albeit from the north)
Every species has it's own distinctive aroma. Working with several types of wood gets you familiar pretty quickly. It's one of those skills that looks like magic from the outside looking in, but really it's as easy identifying cooking spices with your eyes closed. But still, it does display his experience and knowledge. He always exhibits the tell tale signs of legitimacy in each video. This is so my favorite channel.
@@videopeaberry @Phil Proteau As 5 years a framing carpenter then 20 years a trim carpenter then 10 as cabinetmaker with a little bit of shipwrighting mixed in, I know all to well the aromas of woods esp, much to the chagrin of my wife, waking with sawdust in our bed. My point being was, it was a crack in a piece of 1/4" wood barely open a millimeter and Todd caught the scent from where he was standing without putting his nose to it Now, that is a remarkable sense of smell. It must be from a lifeline of breathing the clean Canadian air.
Walnut has a good aroma when sawn, turned, planed, etc. I always wonder why more guitars aren't made of it... That guitar sounds fine but a bit different than the Guild.
Beautiful rendition of Elizabeth Cotten's "Frieght Train", the little Parlor sized Larrivee makes a real sweet note. And of course, your work is always outstanding and fun to watch. Thanks Ted.
Time loses all dimension when I watch Ted's videos. Before I know it, the video is over. I'm always sad when it comes to an end, like when you finish a really good book.
I love the quality of your repairs functionality and aesthetically. I also love the no nonsense approach - it makes your videos extremely watchable. Nice job.
It's Sunday morning, I've had my lie in, my toast & coffee and I've just watched a very relaxing video. I don't need, (or in fact WANT), any ASMIR crap, I'm doing just fine. Thanks man 👍
I just love your thought processes and making the not so great (or the ouch) better, it makes me happy and I've picked up so many shop tips from watching you work and learned a good deal of guitar history too! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Found you about two months ago Ted, I've now watched the whole lot and enjoyed so much that I'm already re-watching, it's real interesting to inspect and measure my guitars while watching a relevant video of yours. Learnt so much and although I'm not a luthier but an engineer I've always done my own adjustments, thanks.
This video felt like “work a day” examples, interesting repairs none the less. I thought the guitar playing in this video had a little extra umph to it as well, very nice, I particularly enjoyed the last piece. Dry guitars are real! Hard to believe someone would disagree. Back in the ‘80’s I bought a 58 Guild T100 in Arizona and it slowly came apart during the 10 years I owned it. I wasn’t interested in repairs back then and I passed it on to a friend who was doing repairs at the time, kinda wish I had it now, I’ve learned a little about the subject and could bring it back to life now. Ah well...
Thanks for the wisdom Ted. All three guitars sound great after the repair and set up, each in its own way, and that’s in part because you’re a great player too!! Keep it up, man.
As a Floridian who lives pretty close to Georgia, I can confirm that the humidity levels here are pretty consistent in a modern-ish home. Usually between 50-60%. Funnily, the inside humidity tends to rise in the colder months; the heat only really kicks on at night, but it stays cool enough during the day that we don’t need to run the air. Outside humidity works its way in when the HVAC isn’t running to remove it. Contrary to most places, I only really have to turn on my dehumidifier in the coldest months of the year. I’ve had it get up to 75% on cold, rainy days.
I sold my 1972 Guild D40 a few years ago. Watching you repair that D25 made me realize how much I miss that guitar! I agree about Guilds from that era. They are great, underrated instruments.
Yet another great video - thanks! Brilliant explanation of truss rod action and neck relief too; always love learning new things (or having existing knowledge reinforced) through this channel. Keep up the great work!
I know Mr. Woodford won't answer me, but maybe someone out there can. He mentioned that someone living in Georgia didn't have to use a dehumidifier because of air conditioning. It sounds logical to me as long as the guitar remains inside. I live in Florida, and l hang my solid bodies guitars on the wall. They never go outside, I'm just a bedroom player. Used to play in bands and play small events, always had my guitars in hardshell case when transporting. Nothing ever happened to them. By time l played ,it was at night and only a hour or so then back in the case. Those days are long gone, but l love playing at home. And l like hanging them on the walls. I keep my house at a steady 74. Don't know what the humidity is in the house. But here in Florida in the summer, of course it's 92 degrees and sky high humidity. I would never bring them outside in that. So l never had any problems tuning or any type of structural damage. Like l said years ago when l played it was at night in some bar. So l guess l answer my own question?
Very cool as always, you spill the beans on just about everything I need to learn more of, thank you for your willingness to do the vids and for your time to give to others. Regards If I was still in Hamilton, I'd visit and pay respect, keep on trucking.
Your videos are a higher education class and I thank you very much for that… if you remember, in your next videos, also mention the millimetric system that will make it a lot easier, especially for us Brazilians.
Walnut has a distinctive smell. My daughter has a Martin D-40FW with flamed walnut back and sides. Unusual but great tone. The first thing I tell people lucky enough to play it is: “This will sound strange, but smell the guitar from inside...you’ll understand in a second.”
OK i just moved to Southern Alberta From Van Island, I will surely keep my acoustic in it's case from now on, it can be really cold and dry here in the winter. Thanks for the advice.
Wow. Love watching and learning. I was hoping to visit as I was living in SW Ontario, but with things being the way they are this year I kept putting off asking. Now I've moved way the heck up to Wawa. I guess I will still be able to enjoy your videos.
Good instruments are made of kiln dried wood with a moisture content of 6-8% -- certainly not over 10%. Wood doesn't like to gain moisture, and then lose it again. The deadliest conditions for acoustic instruments are hot and humid, and cold and dry. Flipping between them means doom. I've had acoustic instruments for about 50 years now, and never used a humidifier in any of them. I currently have about 20 acoustic instruments -- guitars and mandolins and ukuleles. I have never had any cracks or other issues founded on humidity in any of them. One guitar is 54 years old. It was a gift for my late father. Some of these instruments have been to Seattle, and to Fort Benning Georgia, and to Phoenix, AZ, and are currently in the hill country of Texas. HOWEVER -- major caveat -- they always stay in a climate controlled environment, with very stable temperature and humidity. Personally, I think that consistency of environment is the real key. In any event, great video education as usual. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video with Great tips !!!! I love to hear the differences in the instruments that you play after repairs ,,,, the combinations of age maker wood strings finish and everything else all add to subtle yet Definate differences !! Thank You for all that you do !!!
Love your channel. If you have a fracture on your guitar Do Not Mess with it bring it to a luthier as soon as possible. He will evaluate it. By messing with it you Will break and bend fibers or get your finger oils in the crack. That just makes the repair harder to perform and more visible. I have fixed similar damage within days of the occurrence and you can’t see them. Great job on this repair!
hey i like watching your videos even if you're doing the a similar technique that you've done in other videos. i like to hear you talk and i like hearing your thought process. part of learning and understanding something is seeing when a technique is implemented more than once for identical or two slightly different scenarios, not just completely unique scenarios every time. either way, keep it up. really enjoy everything you put out.
Into their cases they went with a little humidification. Humidity in my neck of the woods dropping into the 20% range at night and not climbing high enough during the day now. Those big splits and cupped bridge were good motivators, thanks for that. Now I'll finish watching your vid.
the Cedar/walnut combo is a fantastic one, I am the proud owner of a McIlroy AS25 which is also a small bodied (Northern) Irish instrument, not a millon miles from the Larkin and similar to a Lowden as Dermot McIlroy worked at Lowden earlier in his career, My AS25 is Cedar/walnut with all wood binding as well. I think that the guitars coming out of Ireland can rival those from any other country you would like to mention.
Yet another set of interesting and well executed repairs..... and thanks for a little freight train! You sure seem to have a vast repertoire of musical styles.
My 1989-90 Epiphone Gibson is 12 string and has the Presentation Series PR 350 E mine is factory electric. The electronics were not working and parts were hard to find so I just took out all electronics and rebuilt it now acoustic with plugs in the holes and finger nail polish to cover up and WAALAA! Finished!
Lol I live in Tennessee right on the border with Georgia. In my basement, where I keep my guitars in my house with central AC, I run a dehumidifier all year long, to maintain 55% humidity. It pulls about 2 gallons of water from the air each week. Northern and Western Texas are quite a bit dryer and your acoustic guitar will crack if you don’t take care of it!
I'm not a repair guy at all, just a player, but I learn so much about guitars, woodworking, self-employment, and problem solving from watching this dude. Great channel.
U think u r not the only one
Indeed........I will agree with your comment Winter Summers ✌️🍻
This channel gave me the confidence to fix a guitar that was given to me broken, and has been sitting in a corner for 15 years. After about a week it has strings and is living its best life again. I've never been so infatuated with a youtube channel as I am this one.
I have a Chris Larkin guitar and I love it. As I’m a lefty i got him to make me one as you know there are not that many good lefty guitars on sale it most stores. It was great being able to pick the woods myself and call in during the making process as i live in Kerry. He is dearly missed. Keep up the great work.
Man, I'd LITERALLY watch you repair guitars for DAYS
I love everything you do, keep it up man
Yeah, I like how he works too. I binge watch after a good break from him and then settle in with a tea or a coffee and absorb the Intel.
Then I binge watch another woodmonger for a bit. This guy is easy to listen to and he does as wonderful a job as only an experienced guy can without making it boring.
If I lived in the area still, I would surely try to visit him as I do a bit of building and repairing myself.
I am from Ireland. I live here. It gives me great pride to see an Irish builder being featured. Love the respect you showed for him.
Am a bulder too
Quite right. There are many fine Irish builders who don't get enough exposure. Maybe they are all standing in the shadow of Lowden, who more or less defined a particular style of Irish guitar (albeit from the north)
@@robertnewell5057lowdens are made in the U.k. same as Avalon.
"Smells like walnut..." from a tiny little crack.
Boy, he's good
Every species has it's own distinctive aroma. Working with several types of wood gets you familiar pretty quickly. It's one of those skills that looks like magic from the outside looking in, but really it's as easy identifying cooking spices with your eyes closed. But still, it does display his experience and knowledge. He always exhibits the tell tale signs of legitimacy in each video. This is so my favorite channel.
@@videopeaberry
@Phil Proteau
As 5 years a framing carpenter then 20 years a trim carpenter then 10 as cabinetmaker with a little bit of shipwrighting mixed
in, I know all to well the aromas of woods esp, much to the chagrin of my wife, waking with sawdust in our bed.
My point being was, it was a crack in a piece of 1/4" wood barely open a millimeter and Todd caught the scent from where he was standing without putting his nose to it
Now, that is a remarkable sense of smell. It must be from a lifeline of breathing the clean Canadian air.
Walnut smells acrid. Very distinctive aroma.
Walnut has a good aroma when sawn, turned, planed, etc. I always wonder why more guitars aren't made of it... That guitar sounds fine but a bit different than the Guild.
I've had my nose fairly close to a lot of crack and found them to be mostly fishy😮 But then I don't really like the smell of walnut either
Beautiful rendition of Elizabeth Cotten's "Frieght Train", the little Parlor sized Larrivee makes a real sweet note. And of course, your work is always outstanding and fun to watch. Thanks Ted.
Took me a while to remember the first song you played but finally fetched it from the back of my mind. Freight Train - Elizabeth Cotten
I loved the sound of that Larkin - made for the Celtic repertoire.
Mmmm, Guild. Also pretty into the look of the Irish guitar.
Freight Train, freight train
That's the best Sunday morning coffeetime I've had in a while.
A day early? This is like Christmas!
Happy Christmas
Thank you for making these. Not only does the info help, these videos just bring me joy. All the best.
I really loved the last guitar shown. Walnut and cedar is an interesting combination. Beautiful and sounds great!
Your rendition of Freight Train is just amazing. I'm coming back to the video for it specifically (this time)
Don't worry too much about repeating yourself, repetition is important for those of us less intelligent. Another great video, thanks.
Loved that freight train! Keep it up man outstanding as always
Time loses all dimension when I watch Ted's videos. Before I know it, the video is over. I'm always sad when it comes to an end, like when you finish a really good book.
Freight train was the first song I learned to play 52 years ago when I got my first guitar.
I love the quality of your repairs functionality and aesthetically. I also love the no nonsense approach - it makes your videos extremely watchable. Nice job.
Beautiful Freight Train playing...fascinating work 🎶🎶🎶
Thanks for showing the spline repair. It's the best demonstration of the technique I've seen. Nice two-finger style on "Freight Train."
What goofball would give this a thumbs down? This guy is a master
Not only are the explanations clear and concise, he can play.
It's Sunday morning, I've had my lie in, my toast & coffee and I've just watched a very relaxing video.
I don't need, (or in fact WANT), any ASMIR crap, I'm doing just fine.
Thanks man 👍
I just love your thought processes and making the not so great (or the ouch) better, it makes me happy and I've picked up so many shop tips from watching you work and learned a good deal of guitar history too! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Found you about two months ago Ted, I've now watched the whole lot and enjoyed so much that I'm already re-watching, it's real interesting to inspect and measure my guitars while watching a relevant video of yours.
Learnt so much and although I'm not a luthier but an engineer I've always done my own adjustments, thanks.
The Irish guitar has really nice tone; it was a nice tune you played on it.
This video felt like “work a day” examples, interesting repairs none the less. I thought the guitar playing in this video had a little extra umph to it as well, very nice, I particularly enjoyed the last piece.
Dry guitars are real! Hard to believe someone would disagree. Back in the ‘80’s I bought a 58 Guild T100 in Arizona and it slowly came apart during the 10 years I owned it. I wasn’t interested in repairs back then and I passed it on to a friend who was doing repairs at the time, kinda wish I had it now, I’ve learned a little about the subject and could bring it back to life now. Ah well...
I was just getting ready to do a spline on a 19th century guitar, thanks so much for showing your approach.
Thanks for the wisdom Ted. All three guitars sound great after the repair and set up, each in its own way, and that’s in part because you’re a great player too!! Keep it up, man.
As a Floridian who lives pretty close to Georgia, I can confirm that the humidity levels here are pretty consistent in a modern-ish home. Usually between 50-60%.
Funnily, the inside humidity tends to rise in the colder months; the heat only really kicks on at night, but it stays cool enough during the day that we don’t need to run the air. Outside humidity works its way in when the HVAC isn’t running to remove it. Contrary to most places, I only really have to turn on my dehumidifier in the coldest months of the year. I’ve had it get up to 75% on cold, rainy days.
Fantastic work again Ted always enjoy watching your work
I sold my 1972 Guild D40 a few years ago. Watching you repair that D25 made me realize how much I miss that guitar! I agree about Guilds from that era. They are great, underrated instruments.
I agree that Cedar is a wonderful material. I absolutely love the sound of my very inexpensive Seagull Entourage Rustic with the cedar top.
That Guild sounded absolutely fantastic, lovely instrument
Great Video! Great Work...and Great playing Thank You!!!
A Bob Ross Easter Egg . . . perfect. Well done. Made my day.
Hey! Thanks for making my morning coffee more educational! I learn something new with every video.
Love watching you work!
That third repair was simply magical expert workmanship. Really impressive job there
love your show, very enjoyable, thanks
Yet another great video - thanks! Brilliant explanation of truss rod action and neck relief too; always love learning new things (or having existing knowledge reinforced) through this channel. Keep up the great work!
Freight Train!!! I haven't played that song in 20 years. BRB, gonna play it again :)
Tra Bee oh thank you! I couldn’t remember what song that was!
Thank you for sharing those repairs. You are doing an amazing good job and your videos are just great. Cheers from France !
I love this channel. Thanks.
Wow 3 in 1 videos are dope! Thanks for the upload
That spline insert. Clever. Loved the litte fright train tune you played on the larrivee. Nice.
Love this channel. I learn so much...all at the cost of his shredded hands! Thanks pal
Absolutely wonderful Ted.
Big fan of that Irish guitar! Super elegant!
Beautiful work on the Larkins. wow!
Wow! Freight Train by Libba Cotten! I love this channel!
I know Mr. Woodford won't answer me, but maybe someone out there can. He mentioned that someone living in Georgia didn't have to use a dehumidifier because of air conditioning. It sounds logical to me as long as the guitar remains inside. I live in Florida, and l hang my solid bodies guitars on the wall. They never go outside, I'm just a bedroom player. Used to play in bands and play small events, always had my guitars in hardshell case when transporting. Nothing ever happened to them. By time l played ,it was at night and only a hour or so then back in the case. Those days are long gone, but l love playing at home. And l like hanging them on the walls. I keep my house at a steady 74. Don't know what the humidity is in the house. But here in Florida in the summer, of course it's 92 degrees and sky high humidity. I would never bring them outside in that. So l never had any problems tuning or any type of structural damage. Like l said years ago when l played it was at night in some bar. So l guess l answer my own question?
Very cool as always, you spill the beans on just about everything I need to learn more of, thank you for your willingness to do the vids and for your time to give to others. Regards If I was still in Hamilton, I'd visit and pay respect, keep on trucking.
Awesome work love you show and Gods blessings for you and your family
Your videos are a higher education class and I thank you very much for that… if you remember, in your next videos, also mention the millimetric system that will make it a lot easier, especially for us Brazilians.
Walnut has a distinctive smell. My daughter has a Martin D-40FW with flamed walnut back and sides. Unusual but great tone. The first thing I tell people lucky enough to play it is: “This will sound strange, but smell the guitar from inside...you’ll understand in a second.”
Well done, I appreciate your narration, explanation and humor! Cheers!
In a perfect world, you’d release a new video everyday. Another one that I truly enjoyed.
Your e inspection of guitars and their materials and unique things is really great
Always good. Thank you!
OK i just moved to Southern Alberta From Van Island, I will surely keep my acoustic in it's case from now on, it can be really cold and dry here in the winter. Thanks for the advice.
Buy a room humidifer from wal mart and keep your guitar room between 50-60% humidity....
Nicely done and very interesting. Thank you
This is very relaxing to watch very calming, and educational. Thank you!
Great work and I love how you're never stuck for something to play on them afterwards!
Wow. Love watching and learning. I was hoping to visit as I was living in SW Ontario, but with things being the way they are this year I kept putting off asking. Now I've moved way the heck up to Wawa. I guess I will still be able to enjoy your videos.
Man I love this channel!
Good instruments are made of kiln dried wood with a moisture content of 6-8% -- certainly not over 10%. Wood doesn't like to gain moisture, and then lose it again. The deadliest conditions for acoustic instruments are hot and humid, and cold and dry. Flipping between them means doom.
I've had acoustic instruments for about 50 years now, and never used a humidifier in any of them. I currently have about 20 acoustic instruments -- guitars and mandolins and ukuleles. I have never had any cracks or other issues founded on humidity in any of them. One guitar is 54 years old. It was a gift for my late father. Some of these instruments have been to Seattle, and to Fort Benning Georgia, and to Phoenix, AZ, and are currently in the hill country of Texas.
HOWEVER -- major caveat -- they always stay in a climate controlled environment, with very stable temperature and humidity. Personally, I think that consistency of environment is the real key.
In any event, great video education as usual. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video with Great tips !!!!
I love to hear the differences in the instruments that you play after repairs ,,,, the combinations of age maker wood strings finish and everything else all add to subtle yet Definate differences !!
Thank You for all that you do !!!
Your channel is phenomenal. Really enjoy your craftsmanship and humor. Kudos! 👍
Great video. Thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoy your playing.
Love your channel. If you have a fracture on your guitar Do Not Mess with it bring it to a luthier as soon as possible. He will evaluate it. By messing with it you Will break and bend fibers or get your finger oils in the crack. That just makes the repair harder to perform and more visible. I have fixed similar damage within days of the occurrence and you can’t see them. Great job on this repair!
goddamn... such nice deliberate work, always...
Beautiful work, as usual!
Acoustic hat trick. Weill done, sir!!
Great work there bro, thanks for the video! 🎸🎸👍
Another informative video....Thanks!
Another great set of jobs. And a great rendition of Freight Train too.
Those old Guilds are wonderful
Great work as always!! Love an old Guild!
Fantastic as always
This guy is fascinating to me. A Bob Ross of guitars, which is a huge compliment my friend.
A quiet Sunday morning, some coffee and a new Woodford video. What could be better?
Your knowledge is astounding! Thanks for sharing. You should write a book.
Thank you for making these videos.
Fantastic work!
hey i like watching your videos even if you're doing the a similar technique that you've done in other videos. i like to hear you talk and i like hearing your thought process. part of learning and understanding something is seeing when a technique is implemented more than once for identical or two slightly different scenarios, not just completely unique scenarios every time.
either way, keep it up. really enjoy everything you put out.
Thanks for reminding people that truss rods are not for action adjustment per se!
OMG was not expecting Freight Train on that parlor. Amazing song by an incredible guitarist. I love Elizabeth Cotten.
Great another video . Yaaaaay
Into their cases they went with a little humidification. Humidity in my neck of the woods dropping into the 20% range at night and not climbing high enough during the day now. Those big splits and cupped bridge were good motivators, thanks for that. Now I'll finish watching your vid.
Very interesting video. A trio of nice acoustic guitars. I particularly like 70s guild instruments, they were built to a very high standard.
the Cedar/walnut combo is a fantastic one, I am the proud owner of a McIlroy AS25 which is also a small bodied (Northern) Irish instrument, not a millon miles from the Larkin and similar to a Lowden as Dermot McIlroy worked at Lowden earlier in his career, My AS25 is Cedar/walnut with all wood binding as well. I think that the guitars coming out of Ireland can rival those from any other country you would like to mention.
Christmas came early. 3 guitar repairs on a lazy Sunday morning with nice hot cup of tea is just my cup of tea.
Yet another set of interesting and well executed repairs..... and thanks for a little freight train! You sure seem to have a vast repertoire of musical styles.
Wow that cedar top acoustic is a beauty!
Gotta love that freight train!
My 1989-90 Epiphone Gibson is 12 string and has the Presentation Series PR 350 E mine is factory electric. The electronics were not working and parts were hard to find so I just took out all electronics and rebuilt it now acoustic with plugs in the holes and finger nail polish to cover up and WAALAA! Finished!
Lol I live in Tennessee right on the border with Georgia. In my basement, where I keep my guitars in my house with central AC, I run a dehumidifier all year long, to maintain 55% humidity. It pulls about 2 gallons of water from the air each week.
Northern and Western Texas are quite a bit dryer and your acoustic guitar will crack if you don’t take care of it!