Wow! What a tonal improvement with a proper bridge!
@TheMightyYak2 жыл бұрын
New strings will do that to a guitar...
@RideAcrossTheRiver11 ай бұрын
@@TheMightyYak Along with a solid wood bridge replacing a soap dish.
@Ukedc2592 жыл бұрын
Timed to perfection. Bedtime in London, England. Thanks 🙏🏻
@mickeyfromcamden2 жыл бұрын
Ditto! Bedtime in Camden, ready for ted-time story 😂
@dennisbinkhorst20392 жыл бұрын
IJmuiden, The Netherlands. Same here! 💪
@Pacific19572 жыл бұрын
Same here. Stoke-on-Trent, England.
@b1d1s2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, best lullaby ever..
@NelsonGago2 жыл бұрын
Bedtime in Brixton too.
@GeorgeWMays2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for 24 minutes of sanity. It's appreciated more than you know.
@mightyluv2 жыл бұрын
I replaced the plastic bridge on my dad’s 60’s Epiphone Caballero, never looked back. Great posting as always, thanks for sharing.
@HonkyTonkHellraiser2 жыл бұрын
I have a really cheap basically no name guitar. I had the plastic bridge and nut changed out. Stays in tune now. I love it now
@HonkyTonkHellraiser2 жыл бұрын
My "no name" guitar is a Girard. They make bass guitars
@HonkyTonkHellraiser2 жыл бұрын
And changed the nut too. It was plastic. New strings, a set up and it sounds great
@bobross55802 жыл бұрын
The humility and sense of humor you have is amazing! The skills are acceptable as well. Thank You!!!
@masonianbund2 жыл бұрын
The difference in sound between the plastic bridge and the wood was night and day! 🤯 you’re doing the Lord’s work sir
@willykanos10442 жыл бұрын
This man should charge more for his work than marke but I'll bet he doesn't. If you watch his videos you will see many examples of him doing something extra that wasn't contracted for because he, "Can't let it go home like that". That is an indicator of a craftsman who is more concerned about his customer's happiness than his bottom line. Ted - you have arrived. Your reputation has been made - unless you somehow tuin it. Your humility is refreshing, your skills are top notch, your dedication to excellence shows plainly. And you are a natural teacher. Your life is open to you.
@jimmer1047 Жыл бұрын
Your patience never ceases to amaze me. As someone who has none, it's a quality I truly admire. I love watching you work.
@Mudder13102 жыл бұрын
Boy that hummingbird sounds good. Great job. It’s so nice to watch an actual craftsman at work.
@eddraper2 жыл бұрын
That Hummingbird was quite an instrument. Beautiful.
@telecasterbear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks master Ted. The last thing I expected to see on the underside of the plastic bridge, was that it is not solid. Being hollow must really suck the information from the strings. Yikes.
@dalgguitars2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos.
@stewsim2 жыл бұрын
Cool and informative video as always!!! I’ve done several of those LG plastique bridge swaps. It’s amazing how much better they sound and play!!!
@TommySG12 жыл бұрын
Definitely a huge difference with the new wooden bridge, fantastic workmanship as always too. Each week I look forward to your feeds, far better than what’s on TV these days ahah!
@jonasholzem29092 жыл бұрын
Great work on two great sounding guitars. The wood bridge really is a very noticeable improvement over the old plastic bridge!
@turnsufficient4971 Жыл бұрын
Awesome work Ted ! ❤
@NKBobcat2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for the effort it takes to show us your work.
@brent4uc2 жыл бұрын
Your idea to give us an audio sample of plastic bridge vs rosewood bridge was not surprising in sound but much appreciated. non the less.
@user-xx9ru9tp8v10 ай бұрын
Been watching your back catalogue- if that’s what we call them, lol, . You’re such a talented craftsman. I truly admire your depth of knowledge,, yes I see it that way. Keep up the good work! I truly appreciate you…
@stevecroft50682 жыл бұрын
Excellent video once again Ted. Really love your content, and consummate skill.
@RAkers-tu1ey2 жыл бұрын
Wow, even on my phone I could hear the mid tones come alive with the new bridge. I will have to watch this one c few more times Thanks.
@guitarbobification2 жыл бұрын
This video transports me to a place where I am removed from the crazy world outside and can enjoy a feeling of finite concentration and beauty in bringing things together to make a masterpiece.
@VirginiaWolf882 жыл бұрын
So Beautiful. Wonderful Job!!!
@jonlavigne32702 жыл бұрын
Nice! A friend of mine has a Hummingbird he got because it was his dream guitar. Guess what broke off within a month? Hint: it rhymes with "bread lock".
@strawsparky332 жыл бұрын
Sounds like he wasn't very gentle with his instruments.
@MrJimmyWalsh2 жыл бұрын
red chalk?
@gavinw54692 жыл бұрын
Mead sock?
@thephotoyak2 жыл бұрын
Funny, none of my Gibson's have lost their head stock.
@martinviale24102 жыл бұрын
Dread lock?
@AlexVonCrank2 жыл бұрын
I hit the like button before I even watch. That’s how confident I am in Ted’s work.
@lustycourtier24252 жыл бұрын
Greatest luthier channel on KZfaq
@ragnarironspear17912 жыл бұрын
Love your channel and the Craftsmanship is amazing
@bigbasil19086 ай бұрын
The rosewood bridge replacing the plastic bridge seems to give the guitar a whole new lease of life. It's a much more full sound, compared to the trebley sound the plastic bridge gave
@stimpsonjcat672 жыл бұрын
Gack! That deck dive is terrifying.
@kevisp772 жыл бұрын
Yes it was!! He mentioned it seemed spongy... but you could've used that for a cereal bowl!!
@stimpsonjcat672 жыл бұрын
@@kevisp77 I had tp jump up and check dad's 67 LG1. Nope...we good!
@Johnny.D2 жыл бұрын
your name was being praised on crimson guitars today. your work spans the pond.
@NHfiddle2 жыл бұрын
Every time you repair and play these beauties it brings tears to my eyes. I just love guitars so much and I have an affinity with old Gibsons, either acoustic or electric. I'm so happy you're around to share the experience of bringing back the injured instruments, love your channel.
@deaddoll13612 жыл бұрын
Affinity
@myronmulch2 жыл бұрын
@@deaddoll1361 To affinity and beyond…
@NHfiddle2 жыл бұрын
@@deaddoll1361 Thank you, I'll fix it now.
@jts33392 жыл бұрын
9:20: I had an instructor who used to say “‘hopefully’ is not a professional word”, but I have a feeling that you follow through on your “hopefully’s “ close to 100% of the time.
@nicolen.96422 жыл бұрын
Great sound with the new bridge. The Hummingbird is amazing! Just beautiful. Appreciate your skills! Thanks, Ted! 🎶🎶🎶
@oqsy2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos very much.
@joebodynobody7642 жыл бұрын
As usual, beautiful work.
2 жыл бұрын
Rosewood bridge definitely brings out the sounds the smaller Gibson!! Great video!!
@pascalgalipeau17962 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Love your channel.
@kuhboom222 жыл бұрын
I love your channel, Ted.
@paulbateman812 жыл бұрын
Gonna like before I watch as they always great videos 😄 And it was interesting as always. Do you ever play someone’s guitar you’ve fixed and think wow that sounds amazing ?
@tipp552 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very interesting insights into how and why each task is required. Those old Gibsons sound great too. I would dearly love a late 60's Hummingbird.
@stevebrooks4th Жыл бұрын
Every time I watch one of these videos I get Long Distance Runaround stuck in my head because the opening tune reminds me of it...
@jimmythecricket252 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of those oldies
@markvonwisco73692 жыл бұрын
I've owned several Larivée guitars, including my forever guitar, a 2010 D-09BZ. One thing I've noticed is that the spruce used for the tops is of consistently high quality. That Hummingbird really came to life with the new bridge and neck reset!
@EmoryBall322 жыл бұрын
This was a lovely surprise for my Monday evening
@aprylrittenhouse45622 жыл бұрын
Another one in the can. Well done
@grahambrown58693 ай бұрын
Always a great inspiration.
@Furtheronmusic2 жыл бұрын
The difference in the LG with the wooden bridge is huge!
@853pipelife2 жыл бұрын
Hey man thanks for making us content. 🙏 we appreciate you.
@Burdisdaword2 жыл бұрын
Love watching these videos. It's like New Yankee Workshop for guitars... and in Canada!
@MrGixxer1300r2 жыл бұрын
Both great sounding guitars. I like the hummingbird of the two, and Yes the SG sounded better with the wooded bridge
@dbhoward562 жыл бұрын
Definitely sounds better with a wood bridge, making full contact on the top, deeper woodier sound. Or at least that’s the way my 71 year old ears hear it.
@cameronwhite99592 жыл бұрын
I have a 70s Japanese Ibanez Concord Hummingbird with a lifting bridge you’ve reminded me to try to fix. The guitar cost $100 Australian, so a learning experience.
@darrenchesterton64102 жыл бұрын
Great work as always
@edwardpetersen43092 жыл бұрын
Dramatic improvement from the plastic bridge to the new Rosewood one!
@PaisleyPatchouli Жыл бұрын
It's like watching a magic show! ;)
@matthewf19792 жыл бұрын
Another fine job! I appreciate your efforts in saving these old beauties. Remember everyone, we are only custodians of our instruments. If not for yourself, take care of your instruments for the next custodian.
@ncdave42 жыл бұрын
When my 68 J-45 needs a tune-up I'm packing it in the car and driving up to Toronto... great vid
@roytofilovski95302 жыл бұрын
He is in Hamilton, not Toronto.
@kennogawa66382 жыл бұрын
Replacing the plastic bridge with rosewood made that Gibson sound so much better.
@bebop4252 жыл бұрын
9500 hours! Almost an expert!
@lindsaythompson7262 жыл бұрын
Man, I wish you were here when I had my wife's 60s Grammer guitar " repaired"
@Strumbum012 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video as always! I have a 60s Hummingbird that I inherited from my grandfather that has the plastic bridge. I wish I could get it to you so you could replace it.
@gabrielmyre2 жыл бұрын
Wow a LG-1. My dad showed me my first chords in 1973 on that guitar (I was 10). It had a small body and was considered a student model. I also remember my dad playing with his friends and that little guitar struggling to get through. Smaller body = less volume.
@MikeE-2 жыл бұрын
My favorite Canadian 👍
@robbiebell54532 жыл бұрын
The tone difference between the two bridges is very profound! Why in the world was plastic ever used? Love your channel, man. I'm a player, not a luthier but I appreciate your skills!! I wish I had the patience and equipment to do what you do.
@acoffeewithsatan2 жыл бұрын
Artificial differentiation between both models, most likely. I can't believe the upfront cost of making the molds for that plastic bridge compensated for the raw materials and unskilled work of manufacturing the wooden ones, but the Norlin era is known for trying to cheap out everywhere they could, to be fair.
@docdoc2 жыл бұрын
"I'm told if you do this for 10,000 hours you can become an expert" priceless comment((-:
@f1s2hg32 жыл бұрын
As always Ted you are killing it !
@jimtigwell42652 жыл бұрын
I had a Terada Dove T100 in my teens, lovely guitar and compared really well with the real thing.
@mikewithrow22712 жыл бұрын
I could certainly tell the difference between the plastic bridge verses the rosewood. The plastic one actually sounded.. plasticy? I know that's not a word but,yeah had that sound to it for sure.
@Mrjrich370552 жыл бұрын
Nice they sound so much better
@japaneserequired6314 Жыл бұрын
I was a Larrivee dealer, all of the parlors did this or worse. They were inexpensive guitars at the time 500-1000. We didn't want to repair so we just sold them as repair specials for half off. Always wondered why they all did that.
@blackbadger44192 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Well worth the wait!
@SNDRS4316 ай бұрын
Had to hold my breath on some of that surgery, whew, gutsy!!
@DavidParker2 жыл бұрын
I just reglued a Larrivee bridge the other day and found the same lip, looks like they routed the finish where the bridge went and cut into the wood, I’m surprised the glue held at all considering the gap that’s be under there. Pretty sloppy work if you ask me!
@ErnieB2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! Great work, as always.
@JackdeDuCoeur2 жыл бұрын
Nice work
@kentmains77632 жыл бұрын
Bridge made a big difference in the sound!
@jeromestevenfaigin60592 жыл бұрын
I inherited my Martin D28 from my Uncle Tom. I think his was bought in 72 maybe 73. We live in a elevation of 800 feet from the pacific ocean is 5 miles away. We have nice instruments here. Nice climate here.
@vanshankguitars2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson Ted.
@jondeth2982 жыл бұрын
*I have seen $1000+ acoustics with the strings half an inch off the fretboard.* Aside from changing the damn things, sometimes the stock just needs rasped! I did a really old, really nice Cort acoustic like that and I could shred on it after about 8 months of learning on my own. *It was as low as my stratocaster which was insane for the 90s flood of foreign and dumbed down American instruments.*
@theshotgunscientists2 жыл бұрын
I recently completely reworked an lg1. Sweet sounding guitar.
@davedavidson99962 жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying watching your un-uptight guitar repair vids. Over the years I've had plenty of neck resets done on vintage Martins and Gibsons. I'm curious if you ever tried the cheapy neck reset where you loosen the back from the neck block and sides around the heel? It could be perfected for old inexpensive Asian guitars that have necks not conducive to removal. I've heard some repair guys won't touch old Guilds for this reason. Perhaps this method would be faster/cheaper for lower end guitars.
@HayesTech2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video again. I did not know about the plastic bridges on the 60's Gibson guitars. And I understand that not all of them were plastic. Thank goodness my 65 Epiphone Texan FT79n has a rosewood bridge and if memory serves me, I think it's even Brazilian rosewood. Anyways, great video. I love the work you do and if I could, I would have you work on my Texan.
@jeffsquires66202 жыл бұрын
I looked for it yesterday, was very sad. Now! Happy.
@firbolg2 жыл бұрын
I assumed the plastic bridge was fully filled and was horrified when you showed the other side. That's just shady, even for the 60s! 😅
@chipcurry Жыл бұрын
Many thanks. Great work
@DJBuglip2 жыл бұрын
Can't imagine they thought they'd get sufficient energy transfer with just the outline of that plastic bridge touching the body.
@stevesstrings52432 жыл бұрын
Great stuff!👍
@rodneykroetsch29242 жыл бұрын
Like night and day with the LG 👍
@ShannonFerguson2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@catfishgray36962 жыл бұрын
GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO, NEXT TIME...
@glennpittman73252 жыл бұрын
they really sound good to me.
@bigfatemails Жыл бұрын
Side stories yes!
@Satchmoeddie2 жыл бұрын
Ladder braced LG-1 & the bird is X braced. The Cyclovac vacuum formed bridge. plate. The LG-2 is actually X braced.
@baleksydon65172 жыл бұрын
Hey Ted, awesome videos! I have a question about what you discussed about grain direction for bridges. I was taught rift sawn for bridges instead of perfectly quartersawn is preferred to help prevent cracks along the saddle or bridge pins. You prefer perfectly quartered wood?
@queerstars1 Жыл бұрын
Big sounds.
@tvviewer45002 жыл бұрын
My gibson AJ lasted 5 years before it cracked to shit in the Midwest. That lasted 30 years in an unheated cottage? Why can't I find a guitar that can handle Chicago weather.
@Aeidotronics2 жыл бұрын
Belly pointed to the headstock looks too weird!
@bluesingmusic34432 жыл бұрын
Great job as usual.
@axslinger99 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos, Ted. I know it probably hinders your progress when working on guitars with having to deal with cameras, etc. I hope you make it back in YT monetization.
@that_thing_I_do2 жыл бұрын
Polishing, polishing, polishing ...I just thought I'd throw that in.