Please don't change a thing about how you put together and narrate your videos. They are easy going, thoroughly educational, entertaining, and humble (despite your incredible expertise). I really appreciated your brief discussion on "reversibility" for this particular guitar conversion. It's a topic that I deal with a lot as a heritage conservation architect. Your guitar work has more in common with maintaining, rehabilitating and preserving architecture than one would immediately think. Lovely guitar, and sensitive work. Thanks for another fine video from a YYC fan.

A guy in his little workshop with no fancy lighting or video production, just demonstrating his great skills. One of the best channels I know of for anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship, all presented with an unassuming clear narrative and subtle humor (if you're not quick you'll miss it! ..lol..). Thanks Ted!

"If someone is going to do it, it might as well be me." Agreed.

If it weren’t for the title, I’d have been surprised that that guitar is from 1919. Doesn’t look a day over 30 years old

Damn over 100 years old in that kind of condition is crazy

I had a Vega (looked like an E201 with a pickup) I bought in the early 60s in a Boston music store. I was not even a fair Guitar player yet. It was a Archtop full body, Jazz guitar with the pickup extended/suspended at the end of the neck. It had a 3/16 rod that was sticking out the side of the pickup and inserted into "the end of the neck" and the pickup was glued in place. It also had large frets. I payed $120.00 at that time. It looked like new also. Sound was great. I had a few problems about 20 years later. first was the neck came loose. I had if professionally repaired then. About 20 years after that the top collapsed with a split brace. Loving the guitar and not financially ready to pay for repairs I decided to tackle it myself. I just happened to have a piece of Citca Spruce, left from building the full sized airplane in my thumbnail pick. I not only repaired the Vega, because, I removed the top I completely stripped it and re finished to the original Sun Burst. Myself and everybody that new this was amazed. I was proud. That was so much fun to do. I realize that murdered the value but I did OK selling it. My Uncle and Cousin had Vega's also. I remember the factory in Boston in the 60s.

You know you're on a great channel when you click 'Like' before even watching. It's what I do here now.

10:50 Troma Films!!!! This is why I love those little extra pieces of witty iconage you ad to your monologuing, priceless. a friend of mine Brian did special effects for Troma back in the 80s when they were at peak B-ness. He worked for me for a short stint and his work was below standard in my woodshop but I loved having him around with all the absolutely insane stories he would tell me about the Troma operation. he was a good man, who got by on his personality...perhaps that is why the Troma Films special effects were so wonderfully god awful. THANX for being so well-rounded, those little things don't go unrecognized.

Best 16 minutes and 19 seconds of my day.

I have a problem. I am almost out of previous videos to watch. I love them all. Watching you work makes my day.

For these left hand conversions, part of me thinks it would be funny if you just played before the conversion and play the mirrored video as an after. Insert some reversed text graphics for those who aren't quick enough to get the humor or want to accuse you of deception.

Hope I look that good at 102 years old

Your logic in deciding to make the conversion is impeccable.

Guitars were made to be played...all you did was support that.

I acquired a 1902 Fairbanks Senator banjo about 12 years ago. I would never sell it. I got it from Roger Sprung, renowned Banjo player and great Human being!!🎵🎶🎵

Your videos are reminiscent of the New Yankee Workshop TV show back in the 90s…so relaxing.

Man that little guitar really sings. Great job as always :)

I hope the amount you earn for these videos is proportional to the pleasure they give your viewers.

Beautiful work!

Love your playing!

So nicely done, as always!!! Thanks

this is some of the cleanest work ive seen you do

Sounds stunning, great work!

What a seamless transformation! Excellent work!

Extreme craftsmanship. Thank You

Such a pleasure to watch you work....

Beautifully done and it has such a sweet tone.

Beautiful! Love the tones at the end. Nice work as always!

Your work is incredible.

beautiful playing

As always, awesome work and playing!

beautiful instrument. Thank you for another great video.

beautiful work. Another lovely video.

Just when you think you can't possible like and respect someone more he comes out with a Troma reference. Seriously, love your videos. Watching you work is like viewing a finely crafted Screamplay. I have loved woodwork and instrument building since way back in high school at Nukeem High. Trying to find someone willing to teach was difficult back then. At times it was like Dialing For Dingbats. You share your art and knowledge but keep us grounded on Terror Firmer with your advice to know our limits. (I so wish I could find a Killer Condom reference or Poultrygeist 😆)

I bet it just tickles you to death that so many people are interested in watching you work your craft so well, Ted. I know I would be 😁👍Thanks again, brother!

Another great job! I love the way that thing sounds.

Mighty fine job you do! And your video approach is honestly direct and kind. Thanks!

I think these Vega guitars are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your skill, expertise and knowledge with us.

Beautifully done once again.

splendid display of patience and exactness .. .

Beautiful guitar!!!

I always want to applaud after you play at the end. Encore! Love your videos and your attitude.

Very cool vintage guitar, thanks for the great videos.

Thanks. Pretty tune.

It does have a beautiful articulate sound.

You do such beautiful work. It is a joy to see such craftsmanship. Thank you.

I really enjoy your videos. They are informative and your narration style is very relaxing.

Beautiful work as always

That’s some slick guitar playing at the end!

Brilliant job!

I'm ashamed to say I immediately got the Nelson reference

Great repair vid Dave and equally nice playing at the end.

Nerves of steel! Beautiful work, love how clearly you explain what you're doing and why.

I always enjoy watching a master in action.

Nice job as usual. Those bridge pins look fantastic!

Fantastic work as always. Great videos. Very instructional. I’m jealous of your patience.

Nicely done! A true craftsman

So interesting to watch narrated perfectly really enjoyed watching your video....nice job!

Very nice tone from that guitar... balanced and even...

Wow, 1919 that’s amazing! Must be a lot of fun just to have it in your workshop!!!!

Damn dude , that was awesome to watch you fix that bridge with another piece of ebony

These videos make Saturdays even better.

Niiiiice! Beautiful work, as always, Mr Woodford

You make very difficult work look so easy. I really enjoy your videos. Hats off to you sir.

A true artisan and craftsman, a rare thing these days it seems. Thank you for sharing.

Looks nice, sounds great!! Thanks!!

Love that saddle plug!

That was so good to watch.

"a seat in the discussion pond" - I had to rewind to make sure I'd heard that right. Strange images kept creeping into my head for the rest of the video.

Nice one, like the little but of history about the guitar at the start 🎸

Awesome job 👍

Very nice sounding guitar! AND a very nice tune played on it 😊

Incredible work! Taking care to make precise cuts and making plugs and cracks virtually disappear fascinates me. Thanks for posting.

Really love the channel. Have learned a lot. You have a great style amigo.

Quite an amazing guitar. Some great learning procedures here, so well done. Thank you , it would be a joy to play a guitar you have worked on. You are very talented , a doctor of stringed instruments. Cheers , Alberta Dave

I hope I'm that good looking at 110 years! No chance of that, as I never was very good looking... Soothing, instructive, and inspirational video, as usual. Thanks for sharing your skill and knowledge!

another great job

Awesome job. Tastefully and respectfully done on a 100+ year old guitar. I would expect nothing less from you.. Thanks for the video.

What a sweet sounding guitar! And you have a sweet voice Mr. Woodfrd.

Another masterful job Ted. I think a bridge re-slot is one of the more terrifying repairs with all kinds of unfixable damage possible. Maybe not quite in the league of a neck re-set but still in the same ballpark of terror IMO. You make it look easy. (folks...it ain't easy at all)

Really like your videos so informative 🎸

As a lefty I appreciate every guitar you convert

The Nelson brothers joke had me laughing out loud!

Really nice work on this one.

It's been said a hundred times by now I'm sure but that guitar is in great shape. And the new saddle slot looks flawless. If I was a lefty and I got my right handed guitar back in that condition I'd be very pleased. Another great entertaining and informative video!

That’s some fine playing Ted. Thanks! When you get the notion, still waiting for the Hamilton native to represent: “Westward from the Davis Straits was there was said to lie...”.

Great job, thanks for sharing!!!

Another great video. Thanks so much!

Pretty sweet sounding guitar

Great work! Nice minty guitar. I was surprised by the pleasant tone 👍

I’ve got a early 30’s Cylinder 16” f hole. Very interesting guitar. Haven’t seen another like it in photo or person. Beautiful sound in that box.

I have a 'cylinder back' Vega mandolin. It was an alternative to carving the back as in the Gibson F style and has a wonderful rolling sound. It's like when you play, the sound tumbles around the cylinder before exiting the sound hole.

The sound surprised me!

Thank you Mr Woodford.

Fine Job !!!!

What a lovely guitar! I’d never have guessed the age... it wears its years well.

That’s a beauty!

Hi their, I have been watching for some time and this is the first comment, I do look forward to your videos a lot, I don't play but I like watching the repairs, to me that is the best sounding Guitar you have had for sometime in my very humble opinion. Regards Richard 🇬🇧

That grain on the top is perfect! I have a 1929 Stella parlour guitar I bought in San Francisco that I enjoy, but this is in way better condition.

Outstanding...