Thank you. Your commentary on turning down work was a masterclass. I really hope your health improves. ✌️❤️🙏🇦🇺
@johnwhitaker545 Жыл бұрын
I know you don’t read the comments but… more videos like this would be awesome. The banter/insight was appreciated. Not that I have a single complaint about your regular content
@slipbeat Жыл бұрын
I was just about to say something similar. Even the rare camera angle is appreciated, not that I would prefer more of that.
@lennonwhitehead1352 Жыл бұрын
Live Twoodford 24/7 camera! I’m in!!
@JackBealeGuitar Жыл бұрын
He doesn't read the comments? 😢
@johnwhitaker545 Жыл бұрын
@@lennonwhitehead1352 I’d be interested in a live feed for sure. Maybe not 24/7 but your enthusiasm is commendable
@johnwhitaker545 Жыл бұрын
@@JackBealeGuitar I’m almost certain I’ve heard him say something about not checking comments. He’s a pretty busy person so I’m not even mad
@GilgaFrank Жыл бұрын
Got to love the repair guy who can cite Albert Camus and Anthony Burgess while dressing frets
@rockstopsthetraffic Жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with being well-read and otherwise educated while doing "manual" work, for real.
@pgmorrow Жыл бұрын
And the origin story of Spinal Tap: "I dunno, I musta left it at the airport."
@ileutur6863 Жыл бұрын
@@rockstopsthetraffic A lot of blue collar workers would disagree with you, unfortunately
@rockstopsthetraffic Жыл бұрын
@@ileutur6863 I don't give a shit.
@rockstopsthetraffic Жыл бұрын
@@ileutur6863 Primarily, though, I don't like "intellectuals" gatekeeping access to knowledge with their perceptions of people who do things like work wood.
@kuhboom22 Жыл бұрын
The guitar tuning noises over the review screenshot was perfect lol.
@ileutur6863 Жыл бұрын
I don't understand how anyone can be angry at a repair man for being honest. I'd much rather do business with someone who outright tells me I'm gonna wait for a long time, than someone who promises to get right to it and then doesn't answer the phone for months.
@robertpendergrast2500 Жыл бұрын
Ted I am not a musician, but definitely a music lover. I watch you for a number of reasons. 1. Your voice is meditative, as is your craft and for me it creates a relaxing atmosphere. 2. It is compelling to watching someone (you) who is masterful in their craft 3. Your intelligence is obvious and I admire that. Thanks for sharing your skills, knowledge and humanity with your community. All the best for your health challenges.
@rasher009 Жыл бұрын
I too watch for reasons that are little to do with guitar repair. Seen one fret honing and you've seen them all,. But I do love the subtle humour, the hint of sarcasm, the philosophical journey that put someone alone in their basement for a livelihood (and the insight to know it's for the best), the Canadian weather report and the view of the world from a slightly cynical highly intelligent citadel of inner-peace and harmony. I imagine if you have these qualities, you are either an artisan craftsman, or a serial killer in jail somewhere. I am an avid fan.
@gteefxr3094 Жыл бұрын
Can you say "craft" again? It's so soothing.
@cameroncameron2826 Жыл бұрын
@@rasher009 hehe i love those remarks too. Because i get what you say and the other poster robert even though i am a guitarist, am into checking out the work part. But yes theres a whole other dimension thats addictive about the program as you two posters say & i love it for that also.
@qua7771 Жыл бұрын
He's one of the few luthiers that can play too.
@jesinbeverly Жыл бұрын
When I look at reviews, I always go right to the one star reviews.. without fail, most of them can be chalked up to a personality problem and in no way represent the service/item being reviewed..
@lwilton Жыл бұрын
I'm generally looking at hardware store product reviews, and I'd say the majority of the 1-star's are from people that very clearly, willfully, did not read any of the information about the product in the ad, and had absolutely no idea how to use it, and ignored that directions for use that were provided with the product. Naturally it didn't do what they wanted, whatever that was. I guess you could chalk that up to a personality problem. :-)
@nathenate7974 Жыл бұрын
These videos always make me pickup my guitars. Your videos make people respect and take care of their intruments more, I believe. Its awesome seeing someone so knowledgeable do their thing. Keep em coming Ted! 👍
@OzziePete1 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see your face, Ted. Your videos are very informative and this one, with all the customer relations advice, is gold. Thanx for taking the time to share all this.
@KurtLawson Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos, but motivated to comment to wish that whatever medical issues is ailing you gets resolved and you make a full recovery. Thanks for sharing.
@ronaldlane6785 Жыл бұрын
Honestly Ted, even if I wasn't a musician I would watch your channel simply for the entertainment value alone. I love your sense of humor and the stories and incite that you've amassed from many years in the business. I have learned a lot from watching your channel and I'm becoming more and more comfortable and proficient doing my own updates and repairs. I doubt you would have the time or desire to write a book about the trials and tribulations of instrument repair, but when you take your sick days, maybe reminiscing into a recorder just might give you enough material for you or a ghost writer to compile a book (with some scattered photos of years past and unique builds). I would definitely buy one! Perhaps the proceeds could finance a decent retirement.
@rasher009 Жыл бұрын
I can imagine a novel in the vein of Carson McCullers' The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, or Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing, both similar in subject and message. It's in there ready to fall upon the page.
@thewizardmountain Жыл бұрын
this is one of my favourite videos you've ever done. first, i saw the grabber! hell yeah! bass guitar! gene simmons! then, your stories about customers... i'm in an entirely different industry and i can totally relate. dealt with those types. love your content, and thankful we don't have to wait a year for each video! thank you!
@deaddoll1361 Жыл бұрын
I think anyone who has a business can relate. That type of customer is just another headache along with too many others, knowing how to deal with them and not taking it personally is a skill as important as the many others you'll need.
@frankperricone2065 Жыл бұрын
My first bass was almost a new 1976 Ripper. When I decided to switch from guitar to bass after a year of guitar lessons, at 13 I decided I liked the sound of the bass. So went bass shopping for my first bass with my father it was between a new 76 Ripper for around $400 or a short scale 1966 Gibson EB-0 for $150, I choose the EB-0, I was a Jack Bruce fan and we were not rich and I still had to get an amp so I went for the cheaper bass. Still have the EB-0 but sometimes I wish I would have got the Ripper. Now I have many basses but I can't justify getting a $2500 instrument. By the way you forget Rick Danco of the Band played a Ripper most of the time.
@J.C... Жыл бұрын
Johan Segeborn has a good video comparing the Ripper & Grabber for anyone who wants to see what they were like. He's a superb player, as well.
@50Something Жыл бұрын
Johan is amazing! Love his channel!
@mightyV444 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion, J C! 😀👍
@J.C... Жыл бұрын
@@mightyV444 you're welcome! 👌
@falcongunner33 Жыл бұрын
Came for the guitar repair, stayed and enjoyed the lesson in psychology on assholes. Thanks Ted!
@chrisdrake447 Жыл бұрын
Informative on so many levels, as usual. Thanks, Ted, and wishing you better health.
@podfuk Жыл бұрын
Agree, you don't need to be guitar repair guy to take some great advise from Ted.
@ClarenceCochran-ne7du5 ай бұрын
In 50+ years of playing and maintaining my instruments, I've spilt more Lemons Oil on the kitchen table than I've used on my instruments. Still using the same early 70s bottle if Old English that I bought in 72 or 73. You're so right, a little dollop on a clean soft lint free cotton or linen cloth will do a more than one guitar
@racpa5 Жыл бұрын
Kinda bassic today. Couldn’t resist the pun.
@marvinbernard2566 Жыл бұрын
Resorting to bass humor I see.
@racpa5 Жыл бұрын
@@marvinbernard2566 lol.
@gcarson19 Жыл бұрын
That was low of you...
@goodun2974 Жыл бұрын
@@marvinbernard2566 , don't fret over it.
@ashleysmith3106 Жыл бұрын
As a guitar player who is passionate about doing my own repairs and maintenance; being subscribed to your channel presents a fantastic source of information in a concise but thorough manner, and I will be eternally grateful (my nearest guitar shop is a 500Km round trip away!). It has even prompted me to attempt to construct several guitars of my own, with quite reasonable results! Many thanks, from a remote rural township in South Australia!
@JaimeCerrada Жыл бұрын
Your videos are not only very interesting (I'm a guitar player who adjust his own guitars) but also a great way to end the week (I'm from Spain and I usually watch them on Sunday nights).
@PhilJakes Жыл бұрын
Ive learned so much from Ted and his detailed explanations....just a player myself too. Ill never attempt any of the repairs he does, but because of him i can intelligently talk about setup all day long. And am able to set up my own guitars quite nicely.
@jazzizm Жыл бұрын
same here, self-adjusting guitar player from Germany, sunday night, nice way to calm down before bedtime
@nebula_M42 Жыл бұрын
Saludos desde Málaga :)
@k4vms Жыл бұрын
You are correct, in our shop we are running 6 - 8 week behind for just setups, restoration is much longer. We just finished 2 guitars that were in the shop over a year. One was a 1958 Gretsch owned by the original owner (86 years old). We are just slammed Ricky from IBM(guitar tech) Englewood, FL
@k4vms Жыл бұрын
There is just 3 of us in the shop. One handles the small retail area of the shop, strings, picks, small selection of guitars, and other accessories and the Luthier and myself in the back doing repairs. And we are just slammed
@JonathanKelly24 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, take care of yourself. Hoping your health improves. You're a good, kind person.
@kevinhill1848 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Ted. So enjoyed watching and listening, really therapeutic. Take good care of yourself, sending you love and light. 👍
@damnperrys1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your world with us. I hope that your health improves and that you are back to full strength again very, very soon!
@ianbrown4180 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. As usual I enjoyed it. Sorry to hear you haven’t been well and I hope you find a cure. Take care and keep up the good work.
@dalgguitars Жыл бұрын
"Ooooo White Lightening." Made me laugh. Always fun, thank you.
@gregvondare Жыл бұрын
Dude, as much as I admire your work, quoting from "Clockwork Orange" on the fly like that is truly impressive. Carry on, Doctor.
@NewNormac Жыл бұрын
I wish every artist that selling their wares, HR, or really anyone who deals with the public at mass, could see this and practice it. Thank you Sir ~Smile oN
@ndykman_pdx Жыл бұрын
Best wishes to Ted in terms of his health. Such things can happen to anybody, and it is important to plan for those sick days. I'm kind of sad that Ted doesn't have time to work on commissioned new instruments. Anyway, if he really needs a break, I hope he reaches out. People are happy to help if they can.
@mellowvids9637 Жыл бұрын
Superb video. As a former small business owner I can confirm that some people don't ever find happiness.
@JohnHenryJr Жыл бұрын
as a bassist, this video makes me so happy. i honestly can't recall if i've seen a bass video from you before. thx!
@QuestionMan Жыл бұрын
I am tremendously blessed to have an incredible luthier/repair shop just down the street. Not blessed with a guitar that is worth having him work on. I attended some university-sponsored workshops that he taught. Philosophical is how I would describe him too.
@gigmandrew8975 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your insightful business commentary. It will help me when I have to decline certain jobs. From Ohio
@Arnd2it Жыл бұрын
You can buy mineral oil at a pharmacy or dollar store for $2/pint. It's very often used on wood cutting boards because it doesn't turn rancid like veg oils will. It's secondary use is as a laxative.
@steviiiii Жыл бұрын
love the Ripper... beautiful example..!!
@bobwilson9797 Жыл бұрын
I’m in the printing trade and knowing when to say, “Try Kinko’s” is the most valuable skill for a counter person. Luthiers applying scrimshaw was a wonderful plot twist, brilliant. Patrick O’Brian’s influence I infer, erudite as you are. Handsomely now…grass combing lubbers! All the best of health to you.
@mrz80 Жыл бұрын
That bare-blonde PJ is truly a thing of beauty.
@dooleyfussle8634 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, we always called them the "PBJ"!
@Johnny.D Жыл бұрын
Back in the mid-90s, I offered to do a setup on a friend's Grabber that had a neck bow worse than this one. Short story version the truss rod snapped, and we ended up putting a Fender bass neck on it. Which he actually preferred. Hope you are feeling better soon.
@johnr7303 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous comments on dealing with WOTs and lots of enquiries. All very aspirational.
@NotAsTraceable Жыл бұрын
15:48...that is soooooo true. When someone comes to me and they're talking bad about their past series of professionals...I immediately know that they're going to be very difficult to please and eventually add me to the complaint list. When I was new in the profession however, it would really stroke my ego and I would gladly take on the tasks.
@bigbasil19087 ай бұрын
I do like a fretless bass. My friends dad had one that was a hand made one off and it was lovely to play. It had a polished but grainy wood finish. He also had a couple of kind of matching electric guitars made by the same guy.
@mattaebi Жыл бұрын
That is a first generation grabber with a flat headstock like a pbass. after the first year or less, they had an angled headtock with a scarf joint. The pickup can be adjusted to be movable even mid-song with just the right amount of pressure on the 4 screws on the corners of the plate. There is supposed to be a thin felt on the plate under the side of the pickguard to get enough friction.
@fliving70 Жыл бұрын
“In a staggering disregard for history…” 😂😂😂
@Junkiescum Жыл бұрын
73 WAS a great year. Alladin Sane and Pinups by Bowie, New York Dolls self titled album, Berlin by Lou Reed, Dark side of the moon, houses of the holy, Raw Power by the stooges, Sabbath bloody sabbath. What a year!!
@jcripp7974 Жыл бұрын
I like your music taste
@RAkers-tu1ey Жыл бұрын
So true. In most service businesses. I feel your chagrin.
@JohnKorvell Жыл бұрын
Having 35 years in industrial sales, when some one came to me, bad mouthing my competitors (many I knew personally), it said to me "mooch"!. They want something for nothing and my competitors figured it out by not selling to them after finding out what the customer really wanted.
@NinerFourWhiskey Жыл бұрын
LOL, good narrative. I worked under a great tube amp guy as a teen in a music shop and learned basic guitar work too. Later on went to school and became an electrical engineer. Every now and then, I dabble in restoring vintage amps (I'm vintage now too). Word gets around and soon, I'm swamped in stuff and requests to work on things i don't want to work on. BTDT.
@guitarnutbolinuli5788 Жыл бұрын
Lots of pro players will also have action far higher than one might assume.
@DTDAILIES Жыл бұрын
Seeing your face and talking to us is definitely enjoyable to watch as viewer. It feels like you're interacting with us and adds another dynamic to your vids... I've been a fan since you stated and always love the claming tones of you describing what you are doing! Keep it up brother 💪
@curtisy6234 Жыл бұрын
I've been working on instruments for close to 15 years now and I love your videos. I have learned a lot from you and I am grateful for that. Right now I have a Squier Dimension five-string bass for a client that I'm going to do is set up on and put a new volume potentiometer into
@Sadsoft Жыл бұрын
The grabber is my absolute favorite
@mattc8723 Жыл бұрын
Aw Dude I love James Butler's videos!
@permit40 Жыл бұрын
Also, you are one of my favorite KZfaq channels. Thank you for your content.
@mcdugalmcstiffy6889 Жыл бұрын
You are very well spoken. I enjoy listening to you.
@kennogawa6638 Жыл бұрын
Good health is number 1 so take care of yourself.
@GregorydavidMck Жыл бұрын
Your skills are many. Thank you, from the Great Grey Kawarthas. Cheers.
@KristopherCraig Жыл бұрын
I sure enjoy your knowledge sharing and you are so right. If someone cuts down your competitors,they will do the same to you. The same thing happens in music performance. I really don’t understand why people feel the need to do this.
@kpaasial Жыл бұрын
If you know your '80s heavy metal one notable player of a G3 Grabber was Timi Hansen of Mercyful Fate.
@BudDylan Жыл бұрын
I once knew a guy who could play "a#" on bass . Legend.
@williamkerr3350 Жыл бұрын
Great show,nice work and wonderful wisdom,thanks.
@johnblaine6493 Жыл бұрын
Bought a Grabber new in 1974. Traded it to a friend for a Fender Mustang a few years later. This is the first time I've seen one since then.
@goodun2974 Жыл бұрын
Ted mentioned Bill Lawrence pickups. I used to have a Mustang which I got used with dead pickups, and I put a Bill Lawrence stacked humbucker with blade type magnet into the bridge position (and a Duncan PAF for the neck). That was a great sounding guitar; It was Orange with a racing stripe and kind of beat up and so it wasn't pretty but it sure played nice. I wish I had kept it.
@ericcurry-pitcher5493 Жыл бұрын
After spending some time with other repair channels, I can see you are the best. Definitely more careful and caring. Your overall knowledge and ability to draw from it, truly impressive. Thanks uncle Ted.
@stainless641 Жыл бұрын
Had a 75 Ripper bass that was built like a tank. That was one of the most stable necks as is my 77 B.C. Rich Eagle bass.
@markvonwisco7369 Жыл бұрын
18:15 The musical accompaniment to the Google review is spot on!
@mightyV444 Жыл бұрын
6:36 - Tongue-in-cheek Oil! 😆
@Andyjpro Жыл бұрын
Plastic single edge razor blades are great for scraping up stuff where one would normally use their fingernails
@Andyjpro Жыл бұрын
and there it is later in the video suggesting that it's a preference : ^)
@bigbasil19087 ай бұрын
I've made a few apple wood flint knapping tool handles and treated those by squashing walnut onto them to squeeze out the oil and then smeared the oil all over the handle and let it soak in. Repeated doing this until the handles had a nice coating. Could probably do this on a freshly made fretboard if you don't have a container of drying oils. The flint knapping tool handles have a nice shiny smooth appearance but the amount of walnut oil used was really very tiny (half a walnut or less) and they smell pleasantly of walnut
@mightyV444 Жыл бұрын
I remember the bassist in my cousin's band in the late 70's playing a Grabber G-3, and it sounded really good on their studio recordings 🙂
@Pheonixco Жыл бұрын
Oddly enough I came across Butlers videos about the same time last year when I came across yours. His demeanor reminds me of some of the more fair and level headed folks in my life, much as how you remind me of good folks who are the low-key/humble but knowledgable type.
@kc.88 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Those saddle screws!!! Take care! Get well soon! Health is number 1 priority.
@SquankK11 ай бұрын
BILL LAWRENCE!!!!! His Pickups are LEGENDARY! also those dowels on the headstock of the Fender bass remind me of the Hipshot drop tuner.
@codyhead124 Жыл бұрын
Hey Ted, it truly is a joy watching and listening to you work. Praying your health improves!
@MegaStingray73 Жыл бұрын
More power to your channel. God bless you and your family. Keep safe.
@emmettmarrujo5075 Жыл бұрын
As always enjoy your commentary and insights, and the Duchamp reference gave me a chuckle!
@jazzizm Жыл бұрын
This has to be one the best of Ted’s videos ever.
@iannicolle3154 Жыл бұрын
One of your best episodes. really enjoy your insights.
@JonDeth Жыл бұрын
*Drying oils vs non-drying and penetrating oils vs surface sitting.* I think we're always looking for penetrating-drying oil with woodworking in general, not just instruments. Those oils they say can pass through paints and finishes without damaging them and get into the wood. As a musician, a carpenter, an engineer and practical quantum physicist, *I still do a lot of hammer and chisel work on my guitars lol.* If I were doing it for someone else, I will cut no corners but a lot of my own instruments are going to get beat up so a bruise or a scrape is trivial. I own probably 40 Frankenstein or boutique brand guitars; some 2nd to no brand on earth, but they're still cheap guitars until I pour a lot of work into them.
@georgeslecarboulec23253 ай бұрын
I enjoy viewing a lot of your videos, sometimes I do not know what the heck are you talking about but each video I saw, kinda interiorize or familiarize more and more with your comments and its is fantastic. Thank you. I do not know play any instrument at all, but there is a lot of education here. Thanks to You. Greetings for Mexico.
@michaelparker8603 Жыл бұрын
" to match the lapels on your mostly unbuttoned rayon shirt" Ted, you are a funny guy!!
@scottreynolds4252 Жыл бұрын
Good luck with your health and God bless you and your family. Thanks for the sweet video -- always interesting. --
@guitarsofold100 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see your direct communication through the camera Ted !
@mattrogers1946 Жыл бұрын
Loved the Clockwork Orange reference.
@BlackMarketYoga Жыл бұрын
Thank you for todays talk. Everything I needed to hear in this very moment!
@TroubadourJuggernaut Жыл бұрын
Your a craftsman and great story teller who takes extreme pride in what you do and it comes across on camera, keep it up sir. !!
@mrkkitson Жыл бұрын
Just love your humor and outlook!
@IanEastonOfficial Жыл бұрын
Health-wise, I hope you're ok mate. Sending best wishes from the UK. From a burns survivor and workshop owner.
@theRandy712 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite episodes.
@czgunner Жыл бұрын
I'm sure sorry to hear about your health struggles. I hope you get that figured out and start feeling better!
@bjarnebjornschildkrot9619 Жыл бұрын
Potassium Permanganate is nice for getting the greyish look of aged wood.
@rguitar78 Жыл бұрын
I watch that septic guy's youtube shorts all the time...great channel for philosophy for sure!
@furrysharker Жыл бұрын
I have to say, I never seen somebody write the note positions on the back of the instrument. Reminds me of a practical joke they used to play on Bob Stinson in the Replacements - before the show, they would put extra dot markers on the fretboard of his guitar, so all the references were wrong!
@J.C... Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@alexcorona Жыл бұрын
Grabber was really common in the 70s. Ford had several Grabber colors that they still use to this day on their mustangs. My favorite was the special grabber version they made for their Maverick. Gorgeous decal package it was.
@scillyautomatic Жыл бұрын
I use Boiled linseed oil on all my new builds. Usually two applications. Then, it never goes on the guitar again unless I am trying to patch a scuff like the buckle damage on the back of this unit.
@walterw2 Жыл бұрын
fantastic as always! i appreciated your breakdown of fingerboard oiling and i'm with you on "lemon oil"; looks pretty when you smear it on, goes away after a while, doesn't accomplish much beyond that. supposedly if you use too much for too long it can soften the fret slots also, don't know if this is the case here but i get the impression that longer, ramblier youtube videos are less work for the creators because there's less editing. if so i'm totally here for it! discurse away, it's good stuff (including the proto spinal tap reference)
@brentstewart59 Жыл бұрын
Very cool. I don't imagine Gibson sold a whole ton of these basses. Hope your health gets better soon Ted. Thanks for sharing
@fletcherchambers7175 Жыл бұрын
REALLY liked this one. Wanna go hug my local luthier.
@jazzcritter Жыл бұрын
You blew my mind with the Grabber when you moved the pickup towards the neck the sound got brighter I thought it would get deeper!
@jrsmoots Жыл бұрын
My Dad recommended your channel to me. Loving it! Thank you for posting your repairs and ruminations :)
@PolskiTrainspotter Жыл бұрын
I relax watching your videos... beautiful bass guitars 😊
@jrmintz1 Жыл бұрын
When I was a young musician some of the older cats told me: "You're worth what you're willing to say no to."