Taking on the Takamine

What secrets lie below the bridge? Why, it's total destruction of course.

[waybackplayback]

Your videos are a crackling fireplace, a glass of warm milk, and a good book of knowledge all rolled up into one.

[bennyshaversmusic]

Most luthiers would've passed on that kind of bridge work but you made it look perfect. That guitar sounded absolutely incredible at the end.

[TKevinBlanc]

Be all-the-way Canadian. It's fine with us.

[altruisticphilanthropic]

"...that's up there on the list of annoying jobs." - "...it's inelegant" - "...this was a transplant...we removed the malfunctioning organ..." So many great "Tedisms" in each of his videos...they are always a pleasure. Plus, his incredible, carefully thought out, and carefully executed work, making him and this channel some of the best (if not THE BEST) on YouTube. Your clients and their instruments, are all beholden to you forever...as are we, your lowly viewers. Absolutely great again, Ted, thanks. Please continue posting...forever.

[jfrorn]

Beautiful, thoughtful work with a bit of humor thrown in, what more can we ask for! Always a pleasure your videos....

[musicmann]

Seems like an incredible amount of work for a guitar at that price. But it was truly fascinating to watch you do your thing. I saw the headstock break repair work on the 70's Les Paul Deluxe first and was super impressed as well. You're an artist.

[mro]

An EF341ec. I did the same repair on an EF381ec (12-string). Thanks to this video, I did not make a mistake.

[minnsminns]

1:55 onwards was pretty funny to me, an accountant who works on cars in my spare time, son of a joiner and luthier.

[stevepetergal]

I'm not a luthier, but am a retired piano rebuilder. I love your work and your videos. They harken me back. About the position-posts acting as a lever, I get it. In fact, I've often wondered why guitar bridge-pins aren't a similar hazard.

[PraetorianCuber]

i’m completely addicted, where have these videos been all my life? this guy is fantastic

[petedazer]

The master! Really enjoying binging your videos!

[HardwareLust]

I think it has a beautiful sound, and it's only going to get better! Always been a big fan of Takamine.

[free-birdrocker]

Aboot eh? LOL! Wow nice job. So the pickup is hidden under the bridge. Very clever.

[citytonightproductions]

I can watch you Repair guitars all day, it’s very calming after a fast paced day. very insightful and straight up good content!

[podfuk]

I would have no idea, how to repair such a mess, that's probably why I'm watching this channel and not repairing guitars I guess :D

[ChrisWaigl]

Don't check yourself about "about"! It's good to hear an identifiable Canadian accent. I'm a particular fan of Ontario accents from further east, which may almost sound Scottish or Irish. And I'm scientist and my cuticles are no better than yours.

This one reminds me of my ongoing dental work...

[mikedavis]

Thanks for the free guitar shop repair lesson 👍

[spinelldete]

You have the skills of a brain surgeon ... and nerves of steel. Above that, your humor is striking. You may have no idea how lucky you are, following your path this way.

[davidmckean]

I have to admit that after your spiel about sound quality at the end I wasn't expecting this guitar to sound so good.

[Kimians]

2 mins in I was hooked. Great video. For a terrible moment though….I did think we weren’t gonna get to hear it. Many thanks.