I have a Chris Larkin guitar and I love it. As I’m a lefty i got him to make me one as you know there are not that many good lefty guitars on sale it most stores. It was great being able to pick the woods myself and call in during the making process as i live in Kerry. He is dearly missed. Keep up the great work.
@wintersummers30853 жыл бұрын
I'm not a repair guy at all, just a player, but I learn so much about guitars, woodworking, self-employment, and problem solving from watching this dude. Great channel.
@bigtoelittlefinger61333 жыл бұрын
U think u r not the only one
@fivecitydirttracker47762 жыл бұрын
Indeed........I will agree with your comment Winter Summers ✌️🍻
@joeferris5086 Жыл бұрын
This channel gave me the confidence to fix a guitar that was given to me broken, and has been sitting in a corner for 15 years. After about a week it has strings and is living its best life again. I've never been so infatuated with a youtube channel as I am this one.
@dudemaestromaster3 жыл бұрын
I am from Ireland. I live here. It gives me great pride to see an Irish builder being featured. Love the respect you showed for him.
@bigtoelittlefinger61333 жыл бұрын
Am a bulder too
@robertnewell50573 жыл бұрын
Quite right. There are many fine Irish builders who don't get enough exposure. Maybe they are all standing in the shadow of Lowden, who more or less defined a particular style of Irish guitar (albeit from the north)
@captainchaos30532 күн бұрын
@@robertnewell5057lowdens are made in the U.k. same as Avalon.
@ZankoGamer923 жыл бұрын
Man, I'd LITERALLY watch you repair guitars for DAYS I love everything you do, keep it up man
@johnsmit23482 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I like how he works too. I binge watch after a good break from him and then settle in with a tea or a coffee and absorb the Intel. Then I binge watch another woodmonger for a bit. This guy is easy to listen to and he does as wonderful a job as only an experienced guy can without making it boring. If I lived in the area still, I would surely try to visit him as I do a bit of building and repairing myself.
@johngerson73353 жыл бұрын
Beautiful rendition of Elizabeth Cotten's "Frieght Train", the little Parlor sized Larrivee makes a real sweet note. And of course, your work is always outstanding and fun to watch. Thanks Ted.
@tommypetraglia46883 жыл бұрын
"Smells like walnut..." from a tiny little crack. Boy, he's good
@videopeaberry3 жыл бұрын
Every species has it's own distinctive aroma. Working with several types of wood gets you familiar pretty quickly. It's one of those skills that looks like magic from the outside looking in, but really it's as easy identifying cooking spices with your eyes closed. But still, it does display his experience and knowledge. He always exhibits the tell tale signs of legitimacy in each video. This is so my favorite channel.
@tommypetraglia46883 жыл бұрын
@@videopeaberry @Phil Proteau As 5 years a framing carpenter then 20 years a trim carpenter then 10 as cabinetmaker with a little bit of shipwrighting mixed in, I know all to well the aromas of woods esp, much to the chagrin of my wife, waking with sawdust in our bed. My point being was, it was a crack in a piece of 1/4" wood barely open a millimeter and Todd caught the scent from where he was standing without putting his nose to it Now, that is a remarkable sense of smell. It must be from a lifeline of breathing the clean Canadian air.
@localcrew3 жыл бұрын
Walnut smells acrid. Very distinctive aroma.
@johnsee72693 жыл бұрын
Walnut has a good aroma when sawn, turned, planed, etc. I always wonder why more guitars aren't made of it... That guitar sounds fine but a bit different than the Guild.
@captainchaos30532 күн бұрын
I've had my nose fairly close to a lot of crack and found them to be mostly fishy😮 But then I don't really like the smell of walnut either
@mattylad3883 жыл бұрын
Took me a while to remember the first song you played but finally fetched it from the back of my mind. Freight Train - Elizabeth Cotten
@Aeidotronics3 жыл бұрын
Mmmm, Guild. Also pretty into the look of the Irish guitar.
@brianpateman26663 жыл бұрын
I loved the sound of that Larkin - made for the Celtic repertoire.
@Jakfilm3 жыл бұрын
That's the best Sunday morning coffeetime I've had in a while.
@edwardgold8097 Жыл бұрын
Freight train was the first song I learned to play 52 years ago when I got my first guitar.
@briarconner57653 жыл бұрын
A day early? This is like Christmas!
@bigtoelittlefinger61333 жыл бұрын
Happy Christmas
@apollomorelos7273 жыл бұрын
Freight Train, freight train
@briarconner57653 жыл бұрын
I really loved the last guitar shown. Walnut and cedar is an interesting combination. Beautiful and sounds great!
@KBorham Жыл бұрын
Time loses all dimension when I watch Ted's videos. Before I know it, the video is over. I'm always sad when it comes to an end, like when you finish a really good book.
@fredschaves3 жыл бұрын
Your rendition of Freight Train is just amazing. I'm coming back to the video for it specifically (this time)
@nfrancab3733 жыл бұрын
Loved that freight train! Keep it up man outstanding as always
@johnwelch29593 жыл бұрын
The Irish guitar has really nice tone; it was a nice tune you played on it.
@deegee80103 жыл бұрын
Not only are the explanations clear and concise, he can play.
@lewisgeyer14403 жыл бұрын
Don't worry too much about repeating yourself, repetition is important for those of us less intelligent. Another great video, thanks.
@Jonathandavidk3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these. Not only does the info help, these videos just bring me joy. All the best.
@richardmcfalls83933 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the spline repair. It's the best demonstration of the technique I've seen. Nice two-finger style on "Freight Train."
@Inzipid3 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. Thanks.
@chrisbartrum32013 жыл бұрын
Always good. Thank you!
@yomomma98153 жыл бұрын
Love watching you work!
@harrisonandrew3 жыл бұрын
I love the quality of your repairs functionality and aesthetically. I also love the no nonsense approach - it makes your videos extremely watchable. Nice job.
@matthewf19793 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work, as usual!
@JayLand19732 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always
@400_billion_suns3 жыл бұрын
Man I love this channel!
@madgeniusmusic3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful Ted.
@moyleeppelstun6383 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these videos.
@mikecabral15793 жыл бұрын
A Bob Ross Easter Egg . . . perfect. Well done. Made my day.
@RedemptionArtsTeam3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work!
@nicolen.96422 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Freight Train playing...fascinating work 🎶🎶🎶
@laddlll3 жыл бұрын
love your show, very enjoyable, thanks
@richardalanprow2833 жыл бұрын
Great work as always!! Love an old Guild!
@lilbasedboi3 жыл бұрын
Love this channel. I learn so much...all at the cost of his shredded hands! Thanks pal
@thisoldnewguitar98823 жыл бұрын
I was just getting ready to do a spline on a 19th century guitar, thanks so much for showing your approach.
@briguy19603 жыл бұрын
What goofball would give this a thumbs down? This guy is a master
@jthonn3 жыл бұрын
Some great work, once again!
@remygaspar14113 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing those repairs. You are doing an amazing good job and your videos are just great. Cheers from France !
@martynridley36713 жыл бұрын
Great work and I love how you're never stuck for something to play on them afterwards!
@oogkauwgum51233 жыл бұрын
Outstanding work again, sir. As usual!
@JoshuaC9233 жыл бұрын
Wow 3 in 1 videos are dope! Thanks for the upload
@robertoboyle11533 жыл бұрын
Well done, I appreciate your narration, explanation and humor! Cheers!
@pcasto3 жыл бұрын
Another informative video....Thanks!
@dariusliadon3 жыл бұрын
That Guild sounded absolutely fantastic, lovely instrument
@rustyaxelrod3 жыл бұрын
This video felt like “work a day” examples, interesting repairs none the less. I thought the guitar playing in this video had a little extra umph to it as well, very nice, I particularly enjoyed the last piece. Dry guitars are real! Hard to believe someone would disagree. Back in the ‘80’s I bought a 58 Guild T100 in Arizona and it slowly came apart during the 10 years I owned it. I wasn’t interested in repairs back then and I passed it on to a friend who was doing repairs at the time, kinda wish I had it now, I’ve learned a little about the subject and could bring it back to life now. Ah well...
@Epiphone1003 жыл бұрын
Lovely work as ever !!
@nicktrousers3 жыл бұрын
Your e inspection of guitars and their materials and unique things is really great
@MrGixxer1300r3 жыл бұрын
This is very relaxing to watch very calming, and educational. Thank you!
@ByronAgain3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for making my morning coffee more educational! I learn something new with every video.
@thomasbarker77353 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work again Ted always enjoy watching your work
@dughuff88253 жыл бұрын
Yet another great video - thanks! Brilliant explanation of truss rod action and neck relief too; always love learning new things (or having existing knowledge reinforced) through this channel. Keep up the great work!
@jasonlmusic3 жыл бұрын
In a perfect world, you’d release a new video everyday. Another one that I truly enjoyed.
@claypainter62413 жыл бұрын
goddamn... such nice deliberate work, always...
@revolutioninthespiri3 жыл бұрын
Those old Guilds are wonderful
@manadrain95613 жыл бұрын
I just love your thought processes and making the not so great (or the ouch) better, it makes me happy and I've picked up so many shop tips from watching you work and learned a good deal of guitar history too! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
@rickbrooks1943 жыл бұрын
Thanks , very interesting video !
@tomkirk69423 жыл бұрын
Your channel is phenomenal. Really enjoy your craftsmanship and humor. Kudos! 👍
@darrell33683 жыл бұрын
Awesome work love you show and Gods blessings for you and your family
@davehallock36563 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work on the Larkins. wow!
@matthewbartolone7036 Жыл бұрын
Nicely done and very interesting. Thank you
@allancopland1768 Жыл бұрын
That spline insert. Clever. Loved the litte fright train tune you played on the larrivee. Nice.
@BudgetRC_Channel3 жыл бұрын
I agree that Cedar is a wonderful material. I absolutely love the sound of my very inexpensive Seagull Entourage Rustic with the cedar top.
@Esn205i3 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Great Work...and Great playing Thank You!!!
@thorstenfriedrich3 жыл бұрын
awesome as everytime
@russcorbett39233 жыл бұрын
Awesome video with Great tips !!!! I love to hear the differences in the instruments that you play after repairs ,,,, the combinations of age maker wood strings finish and everything else all add to subtle yet Definate differences !! Thank You for all that you do !!!
@theRandy7123 жыл бұрын
That third repair was simply magical expert workmanship. Really impressive job there
@donaldholman90703 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoy your playing.
@AlfOfAllTrades3 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff!
@BrianthatiscalledBrian3 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. 🙂👍
@Three_Eyed_Willy3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful work.
@be3ho7nm3 жыл бұрын
The third is beautiful!
@jamesbrotherton35773 жыл бұрын
Great repairs and some nice picking too!
@DTGuitarTech2 жыл бұрын
Another great set of jobs. And a great rendition of Freight Train too.
@euan7243 жыл бұрын
Found you about two months ago Ted, I've now watched the whole lot and enjoyed so much that I'm already re-watching, it's real interesting to inspect and measure my guitars while watching a relevant video of yours. Learnt so much and although I'm not a luthier but an engineer I've always done my own adjustments, thanks.
@oldmanuserphan3 жыл бұрын
Freight Train!!! I haven't played that song in 20 years. BRB, gonna play it again :)
@sethorren3 жыл бұрын
Tra Bee oh thank you! I couldn’t remember what song that was!
@SwagmanMcGee3 жыл бұрын
Big fan of that Irish guitar! Super elegant!
@markk38773 жыл бұрын
Yet another set of interesting and well executed repairs..... and thanks for a little freight train! You sure seem to have a vast repertoire of musical styles.
@beytone3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wisdom Ted. All three guitars sound great after the repair and set up, each in its own way, and that’s in part because you’re a great player too!! Keep it up, man.
@johnsmit23482 жыл бұрын
Very cool as always, you spill the beans on just about everything I need to learn more of, thank you for your willingness to do the vids and for your time to give to others. Regards If I was still in Hamilton, I'd visit and pay respect, keep on trucking.
@JimDaddyo3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Love watching and learning. I was hoping to visit as I was living in SW Ontario, but with things being the way they are this year I kept putting off asking. Now I've moved way the heck up to Wawa. I guess I will still be able to enjoy your videos.
@Nick5o911 ай бұрын
I LOVE THAT SONGGG
@garyraines7403 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dooleyfussle86343 жыл бұрын
Love me some Guild! Sounds great!
@tonyfdesign3 жыл бұрын
A quiet Sunday morning, some coffee and a new Woodford video. What could be better?
@pinsandneedlesgames2 жыл бұрын
As a Floridian who lives pretty close to Georgia, I can confirm that the humidity levels here are pretty consistent in a modern-ish home. Usually between 50-60%. Funnily, the inside humidity tends to rise in the colder months; the heat only really kicks on at night, but it stays cool enough during the day that we don’t need to run the air. Outside humidity works its way in when the HVAC isn’t running to remove it. Contrary to most places, I only really have to turn on my dehumidifier in the coldest months of the year. I’ve had it get up to 75% on cold, rainy days.
@jnacev Жыл бұрын
Your videos are a higher education class and I thank you very much for that… if you remember, in your next videos, also mention the millimetric system that will make it a lot easier, especially for us Brazilians.
@MikeCindyWhite3 жыл бұрын
Great work there bro, thanks for the video! 🎸🎸👍
@pascalfleury4612 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@robertamato3583 жыл бұрын
I sold my 1972 Guild D40 a few years ago. Watching you repair that D25 made me realize how much I miss that guitar! I agree about Guilds from that era. They are great, underrated instruments.
@lukthere211 ай бұрын
Wow that cedar top acoustic is a beauty!
@Bcarn199811 ай бұрын
Gotta love that freight train!
@tagosto3213 жыл бұрын
You're the man, man.
@jamesunderhill16033 жыл бұрын
It's Sunday morning, I've had my lie in, my toast & coffee and I've just watched a very relaxing video. I don't need, (or in fact WANT), any ASMIR crap, I'm doing just fine. Thanks man 👍
@GregorydavidMck3 жыл бұрын
That was an awesome little ditty on the Larrivee.
@dirtsmiles80983 жыл бұрын
Great job
@davidethridge5748 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Freight Train by Libba Cotten! I love this channel!