Sorry to hear about your kidney stone experience. I had one once and the amount of pain generated was almost unbelievable. I will pass on the advice my urologist gave me, he said “I only see the patients of mine that don’t drink lots of water.”

Hank Williams said, he played his Martins on stage only and saved the Gibson's for the Honky Tonk's . when asked why he said Gibson's can take a beer bottle better than a Martin....

I'm glad you're feeling better, Ted. I pray you continue to recover your health.

Awesome. Better late than never. Hope you are feeling better.

It's been said many, many times, and I'll say it now. It's enjoyable and relaxing viewing your videos. The history lesson, thoughtful approach to repairs, and masterful skills utilized in said repairs makes for entertaining, educational youtube time. I occasionally watch another repair guy, super nice man, honest, hides no mistakes he makes, but watching his approach to repair tends to elevate my blood pressure. My wife doesn't let me watch him anymore.

I had kidney stones twice in my life 30 years apart…and the pain is so absolute and unique that as soon as I got the first pang the second time I immediately knew what it was. Amazing how a tiny stone can bring a person to their knees.

7:17 The double pickguards would be for when you’d want to stick your head thru back of the guitar, and pose for a picture as the comic strip character Cathy

I like people who use phrases like "honkin big". That's the main reason why I watch these. Thanks, Ted!

Ted, thank you for making these videos. I've been playing guitar since about 1957 or 1958, and admired guitars and their sound since about 1954-5 when I would hear my Dad's jazz records. Your dispassionate yet humorous discussion of all things guitar (and bass and...) is delightful and instructional, even for someone who will never build or repair a guitar.

I passed a school bus this morning. This series is going to be fun to watch.

Love this! Can’t wait for part 2. Decrepitude is now my new favourite word after watching this video. Loving the history.

I must be going mad but I saw the double pick guard and thought minion!! I need a lie down

Oh, and sorry for the Kidney stone! Glad it's no longer spending time with you.

These go by so fast. 23 minutes felt more like 5.

Agree on the construction differences. But the sound of these big old Gibsons is great.

'fellow kidney stoner' here! Only the 'brave' who passed through a kidney stone crisis will aknowledge a kneeling pain....Nice video as always

Sympathies on the kidley stone. I've been laid up for a week with them. Always fun to note the passing references to things that expose the breadth of your reading. From geology to Camus.

I'm looking forward to your next video in this series.

I get great joy in watching your videos. But I could never do it because I actually like playing guitar. If I had to deal with the stuff that you deal with every week I don't think I would like the guitar any more. Wish you luck in keeping your sanity.

Hello Ted, with this harsh/cold/interminal winter in the states, the one thing ( of only a few ) that cheers me up a bit is a dose of twoodford. Cheers, mate. Bob in Montana

The attractive aesthetic of decay

I love old Gibson acoustics, so really looking forward to seeing how these turn out. I have every confidence that you'll end up with three guitars I'll drool over, Ted.

And deep fried.

thanks for making these videos and i hope you recover well.

Battered but beautiful. Gibson has the most beautiful sunburst guitars. None better I don't think.

I think I find your detective work on what's been done before you got it as interesting as the wonderful repairs you do. Great sleuthing!!!

I am very excited to watch this series of videos.

Guitar philosophy. Love it!

I work on guitars all day, 7 days per week, and when I come home I still love watching you work on guitars. LOL.

Absolutely riveting video. Thanks so much. Sorry to hear about your kidney stones.

This will be a fun series, hoping the sunburst SJ keeps it's play wear and the other 2 get refinished.

Ugh sorry to hear about the stone . take care in your recovery

I didn‘t want it to stop 🥺

My heart broke so many times as you were documenting the previous work done in the SJ. I do not mean to demean the work of previous luthier, i am just so very glad they ended up in your shop as i love Gibson jumbo acoustic guitars. These guitars deserve to be saved for generations to enjoy.

Still praying for your health brother

the fella on driftwood guitar channel was talking about Ted - he copied the hot wire neck removal trick with great success on an old Martin.

Kidney stones just suck. So sorry for your pain.

The big extra thick pick guard looks like a surfboard fin from the angle you filmed while measuring the thickness with your micrometer. 😂 Love your content, history lesson adds so much. Thanks 🙏🏻

Thanks Ted. I enjoy these posts enormously. You’re the best. D.🙏👍🌟

Decrepitude. Word of the day. Looking forward to watching your rescue efforts.

2023 that $45 would about $826. The idea that an American made Gibson could be had at retail for this price insane and clearly shows how obscene the price for legacy branded instruments has become.

That tiger stripe material is beautiful. Can't wait to see it on the guitar.

Ahhhh it’s a good afternoon…

Great video - looking forward to part 2 and hope you are feeling better!

Really enjoyable video. Looking forward to seeing these beauties get more beautiful!

I haven't commented before, but I thought it was time to say thank you for making great videos that have been something to look forward to for years. My favourite channel on KZfaq. Have a good one!

Oh man! I’m totally invested into this video now. I’m curious to see that one finished. Come on pt2

Can’t wait for the next video. Good luck!

Ouch. I hope you are feeling better. I'm happy for the Tuesday video I was not expecting.

Great content and history information as usual, sorry to hear about your kidney stone i had one years ago and it wasnt fun, good to see you had a mention on the Driftwood Guitars page who utilised your neck removal method ...and finally....im looking forward to the next instalment...

When ever I’m stressed, and find a need to improve my mental health, I either go birdwatching or watch your videos. They are one of my go to therapy tools for which I thank you 🙂. Can’t wait to see a new one arrive in my tray 👍

Speaking of battered, my oldest guitar is a 1960 Kay. Made of plywood, "steel reinforcement", and brass. I've had a blast gluing everything back together and polishing it. Planing my own shim. Replacing nuts, bolts, tuner buttons etc etc. Turned it into a real Frankenstein looking project.

These are great! Lovely history. Thank you and recover well, kind sir!

Can't wait for the next installment!

Thank you for sharing.

I really appreciate your work.

This made my evening!

I enjoy the history of the guitars you book in, thanks.

Ted, you have us hooked. This is incredible. Thank you

Thank you so much Ted for your videos. You are a pleasure to watch and learn from your art. Hope you feel better.

I love those guitars! I have a much later j45

Interesting bunch of guitars, loved to hear your tought process, can't wait for more!

One observation: For a tearout free bridge removal on a guitar that had a water soluble glue holding the bridge, you might consider using the heat lamp (150W bulb) , foil covered cardboard shields, and a chisel rather than a palette knife. Even on spruce with lots of runout, I’ve never lifted so much as a sliver of soundboard spruce doing it this way. There are some really fine pros that use this system as well, so just passing on an option. There are some things about Stew-Mac that are very essential, and other things maybe not so much.

This was fantastic, I can't wait to see the follow up. I always learn SO MUCH from your vids! In the meantime, I hope you feel better fast!

twoodfrd I love these Guitars. Power Pins would help w/ restringing

Thanks, Ted. I love listening to you talk about guitars.

Interesting projects! Thanks for documenting it, have a good rest!

Glad to hear you’re doing well, and love these videos. This one’s keeping my mind occupied while dealing with a foot issue myself. Keep ‘em coming!

Feel better soon. Those stones are definitely no bueno.

Dear Mr. Woodford, I LOVE your show. Thank you so very much for these videos! I do love how you accurately incorporate the history of these guitars with your masterful woodworking and luthiery. I have seen EVERY episode. Thank you for posting these. I am blessed to have a masterful luthier work on my instruments. He is a dear friend of mine who is a professional luthier and I do some very amateur luthiery myself. I have focused more on the playing end of the music scene, but have nothing but respect for you people who can do these wonderful things to wood (insert joke here) and string. I am unsure how you master so many different disciplines to do these repairs (especially in one lifetime), but bravo sir! Have a pleasant day.

Hope your recovery goes well, lovely video as always.

Hope you get better soon. Thanks for the background on the Gibsons. It is a very exciting job load!

Turns out, you can still check out that Gibson flat top guitars book at the library. It's available for check out at the Internet Archive.

I enjoy the discussion on the philosophy of repair and restoration. ... the balance between "art" preservation, functionality of play, and general period aesthetics. Very good.

Loved this episode / discussion Ted,as always thanks for sharing your expertise 🤙

Wow. I'd have a hard time deciding what if anything to do on the dual guard blond one. It's reasonably attractive as it is.

These videos are mind blowing. Totally obsessive viewing. Your a true craftsman

nicely done

thanks Ted, brilliant as always. Good health to you Sir.

We don't get to see too many pre war Gibsons in the UK so, that was an interesting video for me. Thanks

I just love all the nerdy stuff man! Great episode!

Looking forward to these repairs. These are my favorite jumbos ever.

I just can not believe those guitars are functional today! Awesome work! AMAZING

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I have a guitar in similar state with a local luthier here in Ottawa. Can’t wait to see what it sounds like.

This is going to be a wild journey. I'm really looking forward to these videos. Cheers.

Great stuff, I watch a lot of your videos. Always informative.

Excellent. Thank you.

Player grade getting help provides for a great episode. Thanks and hope you feel better soon...

This is going to be a great series! I hope you film it all and take us on a 5-6 part journey.

Just saw the latest Driftwood guitars video and lo and behold they talk about your neck reset technique. Great to see them recommending your channel!

Sorry to hear about the kidney stone Ted. Not had them myself but I've heard they can be horribly painful to pass. Jerry Rosa at Rosa String Works channel posted a video about a position that he adopts when passing stones that really helps cut the pain (for him at least). Might help? Love your videos, the calm craftsmanship and tlc these instruments get restores my faith in human beings.

Get well Ted. Thanks for your effort of putting out videos

Great stuff. Looking forward to further videos on these.

I hit the like button even b-4 Ted starts that's how GOOD he is

Smashin history lesson Ted, I really enjoyed the video +1 it's great you're restoring these vintage guitars and giving them their voice back with sympathetic repairs. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate. Hope your health is on the mend.

Excellent video. Thanks!

Thank you brother.

Oh those guards looked terrible on that guitar haha. Great job as always, greatly appreciate your videos and the time you take out of your busy schedule to make these for all of us. Thanks very much.

I am excited about this series! I love the slope shoulders from Gibson. A J50 is one of my absolute dream guitars. With the big pickguard. Because plenty of people have sounded great with those.

Amazing video. As a geologist I appreciate the wood to rock comparisons!