Guitar Repair: Argentinian Classical De-Perforation

[ignacioarbanil]

As an argentinian repair guy I may say that the fingerboard is made of algarrobo, a very hard wood used in instruments and furniture.

[jimmoray]

You see, this is why this is the best guitar repair channel on YouTube. Watch a craftsman do his thing, get a free lesson about the history of Argentina. As always, nice work!

[coco_brown]

Hi, friend!
San Juan is a province located in the northeast of Argentina, attached to the mountain range and borders Chile
For the estimated dates of manufacture, the wood of the fretboard must be carob or red quebracho,
They are native woods of the region, very very hard, which were widely used as substitutes, or substitutes, for ebony in the local lutheria,
due to their similar characteristics of density and extreme hardness but they are very far from that so characteristic sound and at that time sought.
In Argentina there was a great immigration of Europeans, especially from Spain and Italy, fleeing the world wars (I and II),
and there were a large number of artisans, from these European countries, who left their legacies, in this and other trades, in these latitudes that are still valid today.
The bars are surely made of cedar, which is also a wood that was abundant in the region, and its use is very characteristic.
in the manufacture of classical guitars and other string instruments in Argentina. It has aesthetic characteristics similar to that of mahogany or Canadian cedar but its audio is different.
Thanks for sharing your videos, they are very good!
Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina!

[pacotaco]

wooow as an argentinian I'm impressed how much you know about our history and it made my day normally people doesn't know or care about the southern American countries. So thank you very much i always watch your videos and i love every one of them

[Runoratsu]

You brought us your comfort and later, you brought us this song.

[ejuncos]

I'm from Argentina and inmensely enjoyed every aspect of your video, the craftsmanship on the repair of the guitar, your knowledge about Argentinian history, etc. Thank you! In the 60's and 70's it was common for luthiers from Argentina to build high end classical guitars using "jacarandá" (Braziliand rosewood) for the back and the sides.

[Adam-uhhy]

Nice to hear a little of the late great Leonard Cohen at the end. Perfectly suited to the sound of that guitar. Thank you for your videos.

[daviddemar]

Ive now watched four of your videos. You sir are a Master in the best possible meaning of that title. As a hobbyist-guitarist who is the caretaker of 7 guitars and who has played and loved guitar based music on and off for more than fifty years ( im sixty one years old and first played a guitar in 1970 at a YMHA summer day camp) i am humbled by your skill and am honored that you have permitted me and many others to watch you lovingly practice your craft. God bless you. 😊🎼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎸❤

[maxleadleybrown]

Beuatiful fix, and the potassium permanganate trick is amazing! I am a long time fan of Leonard Cohen, and that rendition of the Sisters of Mercy was lovely!

[hni]

Fantastic story to learn about the Ramirez family - yeah, many have found inspiration in the silver country. And then just imagine, a deceitfully shy guitar here coming to its full bloom - thank you kindly sir.

[RAkers-tuey]

I had to repair a serious ding in the top of a black lacquer Grand Piano once (someone dropped a hammer on it). What a pain. I had to make the patch, and then use the tip of a dowel to lower the surface of it to match the surface thickness of the wood, and then apply finish and sand, using the tape removal method until the surface was even and the right number of coats to match the "black". One hole, 7 hours, over 3 days.

[DARKSXDYTGaming]

Best guitar repair YouTube I love watching you it’s just satisfying

[lyndamcardle]

Looks like 1976 to me too sir...and may I say, your Spanish enunciation is your knowledge of historic luthiers is nonpareil !

[nacho]

it's nice to see a guitar made in my hometown being repaired in one of your videos. i loved this one

[davedawson]

It never fails to delight that Ted always pulls just the right tune out of his creative bag of tricks that best suits the instrument. He gets to know the instrument inside and out.

[homebroodcelticband]

Man a new video from TWoodford goes a long way to brighten up a Saturday night in, especially under lockdown. I love a bit of Spanish. Thanks, man

[salnichols]

I love the historical analyses in your projects. The skill in restoration is amazing to me, but the history is fascinating. Thx.

[Junniperseven]

And wrap up the session with a little L. Cohen —like a true Canadian!

[_billion_suns]

Always brightens my day when I see a new twoodfrd upload!

[gatekeeper]

Nice work.
Your playing at the end is beautiful.