A custom guitar with some quirks.

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  • @michaelpiotrowicz6100
    @michaelpiotrowicz6100 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The encouragement towards the end of your video, with respect to long projects, was very kind. Thanks for taking the time

  • @hellion3332
    @hellion3332 2 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    I like the sound of this guitar, for a fourth build this is impressive.

    • @kennethhockey2598
      @kennethhockey2598 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, I concur 👍

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm on my fourth electric build, and I can only hope that it comes out as good as this.

  • @basshorseman998
    @basshorseman998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A success I would say, even the sustain is impressive.

  • @stevenkarnisky411
    @stevenkarnisky411 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When criticism is fact based and constructive in nature, the way Ted has done it here, it can lead to improvement in technique, and result in better builds.
    It's still gonna sting a bit, but it will not humiliate! Beautiful guitar, with great sound!

    • @myoldmate
      @myoldmate 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well said.

  • @notasilicaanimus
    @notasilicaanimus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I honestly couldn't see where the plug is in the bridge at first. Very impressive work, as always.

  • @seanj3667
    @seanj3667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    That is a beautiful guitar, if not perfect. It was great how you offered advice rather than criticism. I hope the maker watchers and comments on this video so people can give some props and recognition.

  • @paulbarton7886
    @paulbarton7886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    not only do you show us the "tricks of the trade" but you educate someone new to your world, that's class.

  • @firstchurch7543
    @firstchurch7543 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video and commentary, Ted. I learned a lot about a variety of possibilities for guitar repair. Much thanks.

  • @deemdoubleu
    @deemdoubleu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the interesting facets of design and engineering is how often design changes are made to fix a problem found during prototyping or over time with feedback from the user and how equally often such changes are completely forgotten about and only realised when someone comes along and says "why was it done like that, that is stupid, let's change it or simplify it or just throw it away and start again". I see this a lot in my job. It's very difficult to maintain hidden knowledge like this especially with a turnover of staff over time. I guess this applies in this case to a few of the things you pointed out, like the shape of the neck block and the thickness of the bottom block (jack socket drilled through). It's a nice looking instrument though, it has to be said and the luthier should be proud of his or her work.

  • @DerangedTechnologist
    @DerangedTechnologist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    a) This is wonderful -- thanks! b) For someone's fourth instrument, that's quite impressive. Khdos to the maker (!).

  • @billbones1000
    @billbones1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Man thanks Ted. As an amateur builder I really appreciate your kindness in this video!! For me the most difficult part of a build is always that last 10%. Infact, I don't think I can honestly say I've ever built a guitar to 100%.......maybe my best effort was a 98%.

    • @markvonwisco7369
      @markvonwisco7369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Is there any hand or factory built guitar that's 100%? 98% percent is pretty much a homerun, IMO...

    • @SilasHumphreys
      @SilasHumphreys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      As an old adage of software engineering says, the first 90% of the work takes 90% of the time, and the last 10% takes the other 90% of the time. Eventually, any project will run into diminishing returns on effort and when is enough is a personal decision. I can guarantee that Antonio Stradivari could have found room for improvement on every instrument he made.

    • @billbones1000
      @billbones1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markvonwisco7369 agreed! Its more about my personal satisfaction level.....always feel as though action and touch is off just enough for me to not have a feeling of satisfaction with the build.

    • @billbones1000
      @billbones1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SilasHumphreys yes there is always room for improvement, it's more about my own standards as a player. Always feel as though if I picked up my own guitars in a store I would find them slightly lacking in setup. I guess the solution is to build another one :)

  • @grene1955
    @grene1955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how you are always encouraging, not condescending. I'm with all the others who think this is awesome for a 4th build!

  • @galerae947
    @galerae947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love that you play the guitars after repairs or setup. Thanks.

  • @elmadouf
    @elmadouf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    The notch in the back is made according to the Trevor Gore method of guitar building. The transverse brace with 4 diagonal brace is the typical star-shaped, back bracing pattern from Gore's book. The idea is to provide a relatively accessible spot for a violin plane to carve the brace from the soundhole and fine-tune the natural frequency of the back, once the guitar is fully assembled.
    It is indeed very hard not to rush the end of a build even though the last 10% is what the player will notice the most and what probably makes the most difference to him. I try very hard to impose that discipline to myself. It's crazy how we can be so demanding when it's about cutting perfect tiny miters in a spot where no-one will ever look, but setting the action doesn't seem that important any more when it's time to do it. I don't blame that guy although 15 cents sharp is really stretching it.

    • @hampshirepiano6383
      @hampshirepiano6383 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow!

    • @Bob-of-Zoid
      @Bob-of-Zoid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, better a tad flat than sharp! Sharp sounds atrocious, but a tad flat is way more tolorable.

    • @joeferris5086
      @joeferris5086 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bob-of-Zoid i heard flat usually sounds more offensive to the human ear but i figure if a note is flat you can bend it to pitch

    • @Bob-of-Zoid
      @Bob-of-Zoid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joeferris5086 You can bend flat notes up to pitch, but not sharp notes down, and any good player uses a little vibrato (By finger, not whammy bar) to waver the pitch which crosses the perfect pitch frequency of a note, which sounds more pleasant then having a note ring consistently sharp or flat. When it comes to hearing, for most, sharp is more offensive, and that's pretty much established neuroscience/psychological fact, so you heard wrong; There's plenty of beliefs and opinions out there to steer one wrong, and weeding out bad information sources is important.
      As a guitar builder/repairman I always intonate instruments a few cents flat, rather then sharp, as most players put varying pressure and pull on the strings both when fingering, and in picking. We are talking tiny amounts though, and I can adjust it more or less depending on the player.

    • @patrickmersault4298
      @patrickmersault4298 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Bob-of-Zoid Weird, the idea that sharp notes are generally more offensive than flat ones is totally contrary to my own experience and common practice. I’m not doubting you but could you tell me the research you’re referring to? Btw TH-cam can be weird about posting links in comments so feel free to just give the authors’ names and the year.

  • @chrisoakmountain2387
    @chrisoakmountain2387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    (Being a teacher) I really appreciate the way you give feedback which is both critical and encouraging without being condescending or patronising. 👍

  • @GT-yw8ue
    @GT-yw8ue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I’m getting a bloody no stream error trying to watch this. Doesn’t youtube understand the twoodford addiction.

    • @oqsy
      @oqsy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here

    • @GT-yw8ue
      @GT-yw8ue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s unacceptable youtube 😂

    • @adamhutchison19
      @adamhutchison19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @polymorphism1966
      @polymorphism1966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here the one thing I look forward to on Sunday

    • @polymorphism1966
      @polymorphism1966 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just got in

  • @philgallagher1
    @philgallagher1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Something Ben Crowe at Crimson always says about finishing up your build....
    "The last 5 - 10% of every build is the FIRST thing your customer sees when they open the case. Put as much effort into that last bit as you did with the rest of the build!"

  • @MrOccamRazor
    @MrOccamRazor ปีที่แล้ว

    Regardless of the tweaking that was needed. That is nice sounding guitar, and aesthetically, it's a beauty.

  • @f1s2hg3
    @f1s2hg3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That guitar will sell because of the love that was put in the work!

  • @davidjohnson00001
    @davidjohnson00001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Inspirational again Ted. Thanks

  • @chrisgannon-KE8UGS
    @chrisgannon-KE8UGS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very Beautiful Guitar. Love the choices the Builder made in his designs. The intonation work you did on the bridge was impressive! I absolutely love your videos.

  • @MegaWimberly
    @MegaWimberly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That guitar seemed really happy when you played it.

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never really checked the intonation against my tuner... that's a great tip!
    Expanding 🎵🎶 knowledge!!

  • @RochelleHasTooManyHobbies
    @RochelleHasTooManyHobbies ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a delightful video. I just found your channel and expected to learn about guitars.
    I did not expect to learn so much about wood, but I'm extremely delighted by that because I'd like to start a woodworking hobby. I follow plenty of woodworkers, but none of them discuss wood, wood grain, and they history of wood the way you did here. I was entranced. Thank you.

  • @KBorham
    @KBorham ปีที่แล้ว

    Very kind and encouraging comments concerning the builder. I always learn something here~

  • @pcbullets8726
    @pcbullets8726 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice sounding guitar. Pretty impressive for a fourth build. Way beyond my skill level. Great video, cheers!

  • @lawrencesears7255
    @lawrencesears7255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the voice of that guitar.

  • @mattkennedy2470
    @mattkennedy2470 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is me now fixing my fret scale mistakes ironically on my 4th guitar! This was very helpful. Always learning !

  • @arthurcrime
    @arthurcrime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Another episode rich in knowledge along with a gentle nudge for the maker of this beautiful instrument. Thank you for sharing.

  • @brucejoaniewilliams3213
    @brucejoaniewilliams3213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Really appreciate the time you take to share these with us. God bless!

  • @oysteivi
    @oysteivi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ridiculously pretty guitar!

  • @paulpalmer4863
    @paulpalmer4863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Once again Ted. Thank's for your invaluable 'tutorials'.

  • @bloatedtreeful
    @bloatedtreeful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I listen to what Woodford says as much as I watch him work. He’s equal parts philosopher and luthier and his tips on repairing guitars can just as easily be applied to improving one’s life.

  • @SilasHumphreys
    @SilasHumphreys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well, once TH-cam deigned to let me watch it, that was a fascinating look at what can be done with a home workshop. If my fourth instrument is half that good, I'll be happy, and with your careful work, that's a guitar that will do well!

  • @edadpops1709
    @edadpops1709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice for the 4 th build , nice tip on the 3/4” tail block. 👍

  • @In_MT
    @In_MT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    BEAUTIFUL!!

  • @Sean_Plays_Guitar
    @Sean_Plays_Guitar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are just an absolute highlight in what I engage in for entertainment. Thank you.

  • @realjumper
    @realjumper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice guitar....I like it....a lot :)

  • @mrz80
    @mrz80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice thing about my first acoustic build having a bolt-on neck was that I could make a "rough draft" fixture out of a length of 2x4 with a neck pocket routed into one end. I could nail the ball ends to the bottom of the 2x4 and slide the bridge up and down 'til I sussed out the best result intonation-wise before I ever had to commit glue to spruce . I'm a firm believer in mock-ups. :D

    • @zapa1pnt
      @zapa1pnt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jerry Rosa has a jig for bridge placement/replacement and intonation.
      You can see it here at 3:00
      th-cam.com/video/uzq4g0GoyWw/w-d-xo.html

  • @arcamusiclessons
    @arcamusiclessons 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are very inspiring. Thank you

  • @limpindug
    @limpindug 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well saved bud, your tips and encouragement are solid gold. A liked the voice of the guitar. I thought it a was going to be a big job so +1 for not dramatising it. 👍🥃Respect to you mate.

  • @hokehinson5987
    @hokehinson5987 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice tone. You are a dedicated to your art one of a vanishing lot. Thanx

  • @peterjames2580
    @peterjames2580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a hobby builder this was a fun one,Thanks!

  • @lvrxplt397
    @lvrxplt397 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listened to the guitar through Tascam headphones, and the dude built a sweet sounding guitar! The pickup sounded great too! Thanks for sharing!

  • @chuckquinn8026
    @chuckquinn8026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gorgeous guitar!

  • @ilovefilmmaking3490
    @ilovefilmmaking3490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the new video Ted! My only issue with your channel is I've watched every single video - some more than once :) For what it's worth - don't worry about doing videos you feel are "repetitive." It's much easier to not watch something than wish there was something new to watch. Keep up the great work - you are a master!

  • @SaxonSuccess
    @SaxonSuccess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful. 🙂

  • @Fenderman1235
    @Fenderman1235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very good analysis of this guitar. Excellent for a 4th build by the builder! Better than I could ever do!

  • @TheyreStillOutThere
    @TheyreStillOutThere 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That guitar sounds really good.

  • @Alanoffer
    @Alanoffer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice guitar ,beautiful top

  • @pmd7914
    @pmd7914 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Informative critique, thanks.

  • @davidlj53
    @davidlj53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds bright, I like it

  • @nicolen.9642
    @nicolen.9642 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really beautiful work. Both the maker and you.

  • @allenmitchell09
    @allenmitchell09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man has earned the right to wag his finger yet take 0 pleasure in it. Just wants the best for his craft and those engaged in it. Hats off!

  • @bennetenglisch1467
    @bennetenglisch1467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice guitar, I really like it!

  • @JohnnyArtPavlou
    @JohnnyArtPavlou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jimi Unplugged: “Crossgrain Silking.”

  • @atomdent
    @atomdent 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun ,informative and entertaining, perfect.

  • @HardwareLust
    @HardwareLust 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think it would be really advantageous for a luthier to develop a relationship with an experienced repair guy. The feedback he would get would be invaluable to building a better guitar.

    • @UnivegaSuperSport
      @UnivegaSuperSport 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very true. Feedback from the owner is subject to bias since he has a financial and emotional vested interest. Other builders, no matter how well-intentioned, will be subject to a competitive bias. The luthier may be subject to an ease-of-repair bias but until you have an elevated level of experience, any tips from a knowledgeable repairman will help elevate you.

    • @SilasHumphreys
      @SilasHumphreys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have to say, having watched Ted's videos has led me to a lot of decisions about how I intend to build instruments. Everything from neck block design on acoustics through to how to avoid having the headstock break off.

  • @vanshankguitars
    @vanshankguitars 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Gives hope to all of us aspiring to get our instruments closer to perfect.

  • @brettanderson2881
    @brettanderson2881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great comments on the guitar build. I haven't built a guitar for the reasons like what you described. Most of those seemed like cabinet maker's short cuts.

  • @sysop007
    @sysop007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Padauk. I have a bass with some flamed Padauk. Gorgeous stuff. Cocobolo is probably my 2nd fav.

  • @markfarren4974
    @markfarren4974 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful instrument and it sounds great. The builder should be proud. The repair is also top notch.

  • @leandrojesusrodrigue
    @leandrojesusrodrigue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When amplified, you can see that it has a lot of quality. I'm Brazilian and I really, really admire your work. I'm writing by the translator. Sorry for my grammar.

  • @mathisthewaycorner
    @mathisthewaycorner 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The guitar looked great. The lines on the outside were mesmerizing.

  • @ronwhited1224
    @ronwhited1224 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice guitar. Hopefully this person continues to hone their craft!

  • @gavinpearcey
    @gavinpearcey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great comment on fixing those playability issues on a big guitar project. My first guitar (electric) needed hours of tweaking after it was "complete", and while it has many cosmetic flaws (I am an amateur woodworker at best), it plays nicely and in tune and sounds good.

  • @joncampbell3641
    @joncampbell3641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks and sounds like a lovely instrument!

  • @rudijoris9555
    @rudijoris9555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful guitar! Hats off to the builder! And I think any critique , constructive criticism from this man is will go a long way . great video as always.

  • @ranzablevins7593
    @ranzablevins7593 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You were very correct the pickup does sound quiet good. Wonderful video

  • @bassic101
    @bassic101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful guitar great job by everyone involved!

  • @LilYeshua
    @LilYeshua 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds good with the right kind of trebly sound I like

  • @fepatton
    @fepatton 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the bevel in the fingerboard following the bevel of the sound hole. Totally going to stea…errr… be “influenced” by that next time I build an acoustic. 😁

  • @larsfrandsen2501
    @larsfrandsen2501 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous guitar. Quite a few features suggest that a classical guitar (the missing position markers, for example; the plantilla and rosette; the French polish) was the main inspiration for this instrument. I like it.

  • @manuelruscitti3196
    @manuelruscitti3196 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great mann you are great inspiration

  • @Joe___R
    @Joe___R 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That guy built a very good looking guitar and it didn't take much to get it to sound good as well.

  • @wyattsdad8561
    @wyattsdad8561 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow sounds really good unplugged

  • @moehoward01
    @moehoward01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful guitar...

  • @nolefaninil
    @nolefaninil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video, and an inspirational tutorial for would be luthiers. Thanks for putting it together.

  • @philipershler420
    @philipershler420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree, it’s a very nice instrument with a sort of round sound. I certainly wouldn’t mind have that guitar in my house. The choice of woods gives very unique appearance.

  • @frdradio
    @frdradio ปีที่แล้ว

    Guitar is imperfect/perfect instrument

  • @donhall2759
    @donhall2759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Right on about the "throw in the towel" feeling when you're ALMOST done, and you realize you have to move the bridge! Ask me how I know... Best takeaway? It's all fixable.

  • @mueltenius6952
    @mueltenius6952 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just discovered last few days.
    I am sooo intrigued and captivated.
    Ty for sharing your craft and perception.
    Just wonderful and very cool

  • @hampshirepiano6383
    @hampshirepiano6383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Making guitars after almost 50 years doing old wood things, I found the neck to be the most difficult, yes sir-ee!

  • @braderrick
    @braderrick 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds great. Awesome job plugging and routing the saddle as always too!

  • @jjcale2288
    @jjcale2288 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best sounding guitar on your channel. And the job is exquisite as always! Thank you for your efforts on posting!

  • @tonymurphy2624
    @tonymurphy2624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd be encouraged with that feedback.

  • @FrehleyBurst9-1878
    @FrehleyBurst9-1878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the opening music the same used on the PBS show "The New Yankee Workshop"? Brings back good memories!

  • @msPaulaA1
    @msPaulaA1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the education Ted, for a fourth guitar the fit and finish is top notch. A lot of skill and care went into it it’s beautiful looking. Stay after it Maker you have a talent that cannot be ignored.

  • @Ron_Padgett
    @Ron_Padgett 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful guitar, and now with your help it's perfect! Very nice!

  • @mademepickaname
    @mademepickaname 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful guitar. The acoustic tone is wonderful.

  • @orionwarren4244
    @orionwarren4244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rings like a bell. Great job giving this instrument it's voice, Ted!

  • @corporalrich
    @corporalrich 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video as always. For the builders out there, Sean at Scar My Guitar makes a fully adjustable acoustic bridge that actually works and he sells them to hobbyists. His builds are totally unorthodox, but they are beautiful and they play well. He's here on TH-cam as well. I'm collecting the wood for my first build now. Watching you work and the way you approach problems is invaluable. Thanks Ted.

  • @VashStarwind
    @VashStarwind 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta admit that is a beautiful looking guitar, love the wood choices, they look very good.

  • @markvonwisco7369
    @markvonwisco7369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a great looking guitar for being the luthier's fourth build. That top is an especially nice piece of wood.
    I also own a luthier-built guitar that's one of the builder's early guitars. It has some small finish flaws, but all the important things are spot on - nice neck shape, good fretwork, and properly intonated.

  • @martinpurvis5601
    @martinpurvis5601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am impressed by the fact that he used Padauk. I only tried that wood once and I had a difficult time bending the sides. They cracked every time. Possibly I needed more heat.

  • @rexroman5211
    @rexroman5211 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds great

  • @0goaway0
    @0goaway0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing guitar and tasteful honest critique. Sometimes harsh to hear but it always helps. Great job

  • @volpsita7676
    @volpsita7676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe wenge was used very often for bridges and fingerboards of acoustic Eko giutars from the 70s.
    Maybe not throughout the whole range but I'm sure my eko JR and eko Fiesta both use it.
    Great video as always, cheers from Italy!

  • @PelleKuipers
    @PelleKuipers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    'It's all repairable.'
    Man does that hit home. For me that's the biggest struggle; investing my time and being critical and precise until the very end.
    I just redid the binding for a third time on a guitar, and I still scraped away a bit too much on one side. You can tell, not many will. But I can, and after three times I'm gonna live with it. But damn, when you see these guitars people made...I definitely have the skills but am just terrible at staying focused.

  • @garybrady9531
    @garybrady9531 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks amazing sounds great another great explanation and great work thanks for your dedication