Neck Reset on a Pre-War Martin 0-15 from 1941

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@brandonhahn7789 Жыл бұрын

Ted is the Bob Ross of guitar repair. I’ve watched every one of his videos a couple of times now. I’ve learned more about the instrument in general from him than anywhere else.

@rjpike75 Жыл бұрын

Man.. you ain't fuckin lying! If Bob Ross and Bob Vila had a son, it would be Ted. I was disappointed that he didn't upload a video this week. 😂 The driftwood fellas aren't too shabby either.

@booitsnick Жыл бұрын

Omg u hit the nail on the head. His channel is therapy for me.

@philgallagher1 Жыл бұрын

@@rjpike75 Check again - he uploaded on Tuesday (keeping us hanging on!) He's got 3 1940s Gibson acoustics that are going to be a series. Part 1 is now available!

@beak85 Жыл бұрын

@@rjpike75 He did upload...made a comment that he had been busy passing a kidney stone. Ouch.

@rjpike75 Жыл бұрын

@@beak85 yeah. That's gotta be rough. Can't wait for part2 tho.

@murphvienna1 Жыл бұрын

Ted Woodford is the bright light that guides me through fear when I have to do something for the first time. Thanks for giving him a shout out 👏👏👏

@bobbeattie9695 Жыл бұрын

Ted Woodford is the "Car Talk" of the guitar world! Funny, smart and an all around good guy. His work is something to look forward to on Sunday's, never miss it.

@philgallagher1 Жыл бұрын

Another top tip from Ted - when you are "flossing" you should brush away all the debris after every pull. If you don't you leave behind 100 grit grains of sand which lie on the heel. They can then scratch the finish around the heel with your next pull

@frankwebster9110 Жыл бұрын

Attention to detail separates the masters from the rest.

@papabash Жыл бұрын

Dude put some protection down on your bench ! ! a piece of carpet a towel anything to protect the finish of that prewar instrument everytime you bang it around on your plywood bench sent shivers down my spine !

@espcustom 5 ай бұрын

seems like an A1 luthier but that always gets my nerves going...on a quality guitar I'd be scared of getting scratches and dings on the guitar !

@j.c.linden Жыл бұрын

Everyone needs to watch a lot of Ted Woodford. Not only is he knowledgeable and careful but also quietly amusing.

@theshapeexists 6 ай бұрын

Tremendous sense of desert sand paper dry humor Ted has.

@7thString84 Жыл бұрын

YES!!! Finally some Ted Woodford appreciation on other channels! This man is a genius! A Wikipedia of guitars and guitar repairs! I watch his videos since at least 8 years or so. Now on to the video (I just wanted to get that excitement out of my system, when it's fresh) ;)

@rickbaker4571 Жыл бұрын

Ted is a saint... a Canadian saint, but a saint none the less. : )

@EbonyPope Жыл бұрын

Twoodfrd is one of my favorite KZfaqrs. So happy you gave him a shout-out. He's incredibly creative in his approach to repair work. The foam cutters were a great idea but I think he got it from someone else. I think he mentioned it once in his videos. I don't remember who came up with that technique though.

@pmwhitlock Жыл бұрын

Ted's one of the good guys. I've been doing neck resets like this for a while (also picked it up from Ted, also shoutout to IanHatesGuitars (Ian Davlin) and the release is always a real pucker moment.

@MarcMercier1971 Жыл бұрын

Ted is fun to watch. I also watch StringTech Workstations who also does guitar repair at the same caliber.

@EbonyPope Жыл бұрын

Yes he's awesome. His voice is so soothing he's like the big uncle telling your a story at the camp fire while he's fixing your guitar.

@jmhmcdonald Жыл бұрын

That’s my guitar!! Love it! Thank you Chris and Matt! Can’t wait to see/hear it played and play it myself. Wonderful work, as I knew it would be, and am so glad you said yes! The timing of the neck breaking away couldn’t have been better - although I jumped a lot higher than you did. 😂 Would love to see the bridge done too! Thanks again Chris. P.S kudos on the ChatGPT shout out as well… didn’t expect to hear that. 😂

@mabelem3618 Жыл бұрын

great guitar congratulations :) i would love get my hands on one old martin like that.. i have the young brother got myself one 000 15 sm :)

@jefft7968 Жыл бұрын

Did you cringe as much as I did every time he demonstrated the resonance of the body by banging it against the bench and T-tracks? I know it sounded a lot worse than it was, but I kept mentally screaming "Why aren't you using one of those $50 StewMac bench pads (or a towel)?". :D

@retiredlife848 Жыл бұрын

@@jefft7968 I thought the very same thing. I've never seen a luthier work on a guitar without some sort of padding underneath. Don't think I would send mine to him for work.

@justfortier Жыл бұрын

@@retiredlife848 yeah that was painful. I always set down a towel before I work on my guitars for a basic setup.

@jgutie1552 Жыл бұрын

Is that tortoise shell on the headstock original?

@PanzerAce760 Жыл бұрын

I watch Ted's videos. I enjoy the no nonsense straight to the point vibe.

@jimmytwoguys Жыл бұрын

Ted Woodford a wonderful KZfaqr and a master of the history and repair of acoustic guitars. I am so happy when people of great skill learn a new way to do something and give it proper credit. Kudos.

@tomw7334 Жыл бұрын

Ted Woodford is the man! Great job on this neck reset guys.

@activese Жыл бұрын

Ted is one of the best, and his proper, calmed, and informative weekly presentation, is funny and sublime, thank you both for this proper neck reset.

@dalgguitars Жыл бұрын

Ted totally Rocks!! He got the idea of the foam cutters from Ian Davlin of the KZfaq channel "Ian Hates Guitars." Ted totally gushes about Ian's talent as a repairman and his channel.

@edwardpetersen4309 Жыл бұрын

I watch Ted Woodford religiously. I gotta get me one of those foam cutters. You did a ab-fab job. Enjoyable to watch without the nerves if I had to do it. Especially on a pre-war Martin . . . even more so on an old Gibson. Fun ? Well, fun To have done if not to do.I like those little tails you left on the fretboard shim on either side of the dove tail. Thanks for that. Would love to watch you make a bridge . . . personally, I would have done the bridge first, unless it's going to be the exact same thickness.

@kevinmorris7722 Жыл бұрын

It's Ted. Never missed a video.

@donaldfisher8556 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Ted Woodford is an amazing guy. Adam Savage made mention of Ted in one of his videos. Chris I'm glad showed this. Thanks

@Tbone1952 Жыл бұрын

I would have put a mat down beneath the guitar to keep from scratching the guitar

@Runoratsu Жыл бұрын

Ted is such an awsome guy, I love his videos. Great to see you shout out to him! ♥

@davetibbals5872 Жыл бұрын

In all of Ted Woodford's videos, I have only seen him use any water on a couple of vids. Glad you gave him credit.

@philgallagher1 Жыл бұрын

Ted Woodford of Woodford Instruments is a genius with guitar repairs. He also used to make guitars before KZfaq took over his life! Highly recommended by all including Adam Savage. Chris' face was a study in shock & awe when the neck popped off. It seemed like he lost all track of his "script" for a while!

@vanshankguitars Жыл бұрын

His name is Ted Woodford

@urdad9853 11 ай бұрын

Twoodfrd for sure is the Bob Ross of guitar repair. Not only is he knowledgable and entertaining but he's like a Xanax that puts me to sleep.

@andyt5559 Жыл бұрын

RESPECT TO TED! HE IS THE MAN!

@unicorneggspam Жыл бұрын

Love Ted woodfords videos

@I.M.Guitar-Nerd Жыл бұрын

His name is Ted Woodford His name is Ted Woodford His name is Ted Woodford 🙃

@thewaygokid3135 Жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure that Ted credited another luthier when he started using the foam cutters. It’s great that these guys try to help each other.

@victormarinelli5660 Жыл бұрын

Why have you not considered protecting the guitar from any possible damage from your bench top?

@jasonhemmerlin6139 Жыл бұрын

Another tip from TWoodford is to clean off the dust between each pull of the sandpaper. This will keep you from getting any damage to the finish around the neck joint from any wayward pieces of grit and what not.

@olfl4160 Жыл бұрын

Fun video! The water is actually not required. The heat by itself is plenty.

@stevedimebag Жыл бұрын

Ted got that method from Ian Davlin of Ian Hates Guitars (now The Looth Group). Well worth checking out his patreon. A great source of hive mind luthiery information.

@dyamariv3628 Жыл бұрын

How do you not have something soft on the top of your bench to protect the guitar finish?? 😳Great work besides that part

@porterrasi Жыл бұрын

Yeah and the T tracks make me cringe.

@TheBigDean18 Жыл бұрын

Came looking for this comment, yet he makes fun of Martin owners complaining about stuff that doesn’t matter…..I think every guitar owner wouldn’t like their guitar dinged around like that lol

@6412mars Жыл бұрын

@@TheBigDean18 Cringe worthy to me!

@genegambardella6393 Жыл бұрын

Yes, very surprised about that. It seems like he’s scratching the shit out of that old guitar.

@mkirkland616 8 ай бұрын

My EXACT thoughts! I was cringing the entire video at that..

@azbababooey Жыл бұрын

Ted is amazing, look forward to his weekly videos. FYI, he doesn’t even use water. He just heats it up with the wires and pops it off.

@maxwellbowden9961 Жыл бұрын

Ted is a Canadian legend

@scame76 Жыл бұрын

Ted Woodford would make a great late night Dj...lol

@vincentrockel1149 Жыл бұрын

I love Ted's work. Always look forward to watching him.. and l don't even repair guitars. I just like watching him do his thing.

@1981FlyingV Жыл бұрын

I've watched Twoodford abunch. He does some cool stuff.

@frankcarter6427 Жыл бұрын

Ted is the King, also charming and funny

@BCursed2012 Жыл бұрын

Yes- would like to see the bridge repair. Want to hear the guitar play as conclusion!

@johnroznovsky212 Жыл бұрын

Please do the bridge replacement. I’ve been watching Ted Woodford for years (and you guys too). We can compare and contrast with an expert 🙂

@VERBANDTREM Жыл бұрын

Awesome episode guys! Thanks for sharing!

@guybross1200 Жыл бұрын

Yeah fellas, nice job looks great and would love to see video of bridge replace. Thanx Guy B. Ruskin Fl.

@ansman1 Жыл бұрын

Before doing your sanding draws on the heel, you should use a narrow chisel and carve away the face of the heel against the dovetail. I usually leave about 1/8” of the face untouched on both sides and the tip. Since that is not a glue area, the only area that needs to be sanded is the contact point that you see when the dovetail is assembled. This makes the sanding go faster, and if you don’t relieve these areas, then you will probably create an out of flat surface on the heel which will not pull up tight to the guitar body when assembled. It looks like you did this because of the sanding pattern on the heel face, but it is a very important detail that is easy to illustrate while you are in process with a video, and difficult to describe otherwise. Twoodford shows it in one of his videos. Next reset I do is going to be on video as well. I also just bought the heat sticks from foam factory. They actually sell it as the “guitar neck removal kit”.

@booitsnick Жыл бұрын

The Ted Woodford shout out got you a sub from me for sure.

@frankmoore1644 Жыл бұрын

That was great. Thanks. Would love to see bridge reset.

@WutipongWongsakuldej Жыл бұрын

It's Ted Woodford lol.

@matthewsherman9765 Жыл бұрын

As a drummer I have so much respect for the nuance of this work. You’re essentially creating a bearing edge like a drum getting that neck the right angle

@luislanga 2 ай бұрын

Ted has seen it all and came up with the best method for everything.

@davidsims1329 9 ай бұрын

I have seen his video, great repairs, very knowledgeable man.

@dude36 8 ай бұрын

Ted Woodford is THE guitar repair and all things guitar from Hamilton Ontario and throughout the world.

@dustinshaver1715 Жыл бұрын

Very good video keep them coming. And yes I’d like to see the bridge replacement.

@Sledr1994 Жыл бұрын

As someone already pointed out, please, put a mat under that guitar (And keep your tabletop clean)! Apart from that, excellent job as usual.

@frankwebster9110 Жыл бұрын

Ted Woodford (@twoodfrd) is a master luthier that has a laid back and intelligent way of explaining his processes that is entertaining and on point. The people that make the foam cutters actually asked him to promote them for cash. He turned them down as he doesnt do that kind of thing. Takes a rare youtuber to turn down money for something they are already doing. Love that guy!

@paulneeds Жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you both - hope as is well and you’re healthy.

@rogersorensen5225 Жыл бұрын

That was a good video! Good job! I don't know how many people realize that when you pull the sandpaper through from the fingerboard to the heel of the neck, the amount of sandpaper in contact with the wood is proportional to the distance from the fingerboard. So, this makes the amount removed wedge-shaped. Which is exactly what you want! So, if you needed to tip the neck upward instead of back, you would need to pull the sandpaper the other way. That is why I rough set the neck before I put the fingerboard on the neck because after the fingerboard is installed you can only pull the sandpaper one direction.

@norbertplaysguitar7244 Жыл бұрын

Like that kind of video. Really hoping your doing the bridge repair on camera too. Also would love to see (and hear) the finished job.

@alexwoolridge94aw Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I knew neck resets were labor intensive as all get out but it's cool to get to see it being done. Definitely understand the cost associated with doin this. Cool stuff

@andymackinnon4009 Жыл бұрын

ted wooidford of hamilton ontario canada is a guru, glad you found him, love your content keep up the great work

@tonyhunt4250 Жыл бұрын

Yes do the bridge video. Always fun to watch.

@davidcurry7801 11 ай бұрын

Hello Nick I watched a neck reset you did a couple of times but now Im having trouble finding it.😊 You used a foam cutter to remove the neck and I was really impressed with it. You said that you paid about 180.00 for it. I am living in the Philippines for the time being till I get my new wifes visa approved. So I thought I would check and see if I could get it cheaper here. I checked on Lazada which is like amazon for here. I couldn't find the same brand but i found one that is similar exept there is only one probe with each power control. It does have a good adjustable power control and work great. Best thing is I bought two for $28.00. I have been repairing acoustical guitars while I am here for something to do. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this method with everyone. I love watching your videos.

@triples4good 21 күн бұрын

Hey guys just found this video. I’ve got a K. Yairi 12 string that needs a neck reset and a bridge reset as well. I’ve been told it’s impossible so I guess we’ll see. As it is it’s not really playable, so it might be a good one to learn on. I might put in a bridge doctor while I’m at it. Thanks for all the great content you produce !

@monday6524 Жыл бұрын

This was a really great demonstration! And I would love to see the bridge replacement. I have one of those to do myself.

@czgunner 7 ай бұрын

I love Ted's channel.

@no59do56 Жыл бұрын

Why No carpet or towels to protect the wood on your bench ??

@icedog75 Жыл бұрын

Very cool to find this. I also own a '41 O-15, November built, so right in line with this guitar. Mine has been in the family since new. Also not original at this point. Later model tuners replacing the 3 on a plate, refretted, and a headstock break repair (thanks to a careless sibling)....with mostly original finish. Local luthier here in Santa Fe (Keith Visgara) did the refret and fortunately as of now the neck is good. It's due for a tune-up and although it has the original ebony nut it's developed an A string buzz at the first fret so we may need to replace it. And a nod to your bridge slotting video this bridge has been slotted and has excellent break angle now. I also follow all of Ted Woodford's video...not even an amateur repair guy but love his knowledge and attention to detail.

@petercummins1097 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if Ted would have suggested replacing the bridge prior to undertaking the neck reset😉

@gregoaks4413 Жыл бұрын

Ted is one O the best

@hubbaone1 Жыл бұрын

Definitely follow up on this rest, thanks.

@patrickpamintuan8814 Жыл бұрын

Waiting for the part 2 of this when the bridge is replaced/repaired. Am excited to hear how that vintage martin guitar sounds after all the repairs...

@bldallas Жыл бұрын

Please tell me you took photos of those original fabrication dates, on the old shims. I’dthen print them out and put them in the case with a brief narrative of what you did this round of repairs. Also, if you had to cover them with your new shims, I would also carefully write the original info on the dove tail (not where it will be covered with glue) as well as adding your name and the date of the neck reset. I’ve also seen this kind of info neatly written in pencil, on the underside of the guitar top. In 50 years, another luthier may find that info to be very interesting to know. I know I would.

@isaacbugalho Жыл бұрын

Ted Woodford is a amazing channel, watched every video!!

@JM46jm Жыл бұрын

Big fan of Driftwood... big fan of Ted. You should try one dry. He never uses water. Good to see new content. Glad you are well.

@sosugarplumfairy Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Greetings from Spain!

@bolyami1975 Жыл бұрын

Mr Woodford is a wonderful luthier and is so generous! He freely gave me great advice about fixing a cracked Gibson headstock when I was not sure which way to go. I eagerly await his every video.

@jacobdaysgotmusictoplay5792 Жыл бұрын

Hey gang, it's a shortened version of his name, Ted Woodford... He's the best, so if you're interested in guitar repair, history, etc... go check him out.

@bobfoster9191 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Do a video on the bridge replacement and let us know why it's being replaced.

@teddymuldoon1905 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. 👍👍

@Flavum 10 ай бұрын

Glad you didn't replace the bridge. It's Brazilian rosewood, and as you're well aware, is virtually unobtainium currently.

@vanshankguitars Жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@polarkgr1 Жыл бұрын

Yes, please do a video on the bridge replacement on that pre war martin

@grantmartin6094 5 ай бұрын

True, I totally diy’d a Taylor neck reset. Shockingly easy. It’s like a neck reset with training wheels.

@ZoatsAdventures Жыл бұрын

twood is the man!

@markforsell494 5 ай бұрын

It is TWoodford out of Canada.👍. That came up with those heating rods.

@EveningCrow Жыл бұрын

Awesome to see Twoodfrd mentioned here!

@MrBtcruiser Жыл бұрын

Yeah twoodfrd is an amazing luthier - I watch all of his content. "It's not rocket surgery"... LOL. Love you guys!

@keithosterberg Жыл бұрын

Definitely do a video on the bridge replacement.

@daveowens Жыл бұрын

Here's my vote to see the bridge replacement and final result for this beauty!

@DefenderTIM Жыл бұрын

I did a reset on a 70s Yamaha acoustic without a neck removal jig, but it wasn't easy to get good pressure. I ended up clamping the upper bouts down to my bench with a padded caul under the heel cap providing upward resistance to the downward clamps. Fortunately it was so stubborn that I had to work it out and it didn't have a chance to pop on me.

@abaija Жыл бұрын

Wundervolle Arbeit ! Gruß aus Österreich🙋👌

@michaelpelham9699 7 ай бұрын

It was great to watch the whole process.I have 1940 Martin O15 that I think need the same procedure. It’s really cool that you had some scrap Brazilian Rosewood. I would have kept the powder that you blew off, at least to fill the two small holes that you drilled in the fretboard. I would also keep it for minor repairs. Isn’t it pretty valuable?

@matthewstephens6848 7 ай бұрын

It's T Woodford. As opposed to 'twoodford' pronounced phonetically. I have the foam cutters too, because of him. I've only ever done one reset so far but, they popped that neck off with zero steam, zero jig, very quickly and I had zero experience. To be honest, getting the neck off was the easy bit. By day two of shaping and shims, I was cursing Ted Woodford and had partially composed a song called 'So, You Wanna Be Just Like Ted Woodford?' :)

@SiggyMe Жыл бұрын

What does Adhesive Guru do? I think it must help the gluing prep? Super learned a lot from watching. Thanks! Interesting.

@theflash1425 Жыл бұрын

Great vid, as always, but I was surprised to see you not apply the glue to both gluing surfaces, and not brush the glue on in order to ensure that there would be no bubbles or voids in the glue. I know it's fairly unlikely, but when you only have one shot, you aim several times.

@TheSmellworthyReport Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video! I have a 1940 0-15 that may have shared time in the factory with that guitar. Question: how do I know if it needs a neck reset? Seems to play fine now, but I’m not an expert.

@kpbarker Жыл бұрын

Why not shim both sides? Would that not shift center slightly?

@RexCoggins Жыл бұрын

Yes! Let us see the bridge replacement! 😅

@scame76 Жыл бұрын

Matt I would think that bridge had been shaved down. So when you put the new taller bridge did you take in a count that just wondering...thanks great video