Guitar Repair - You Won't Believe What I Found Inside...

This Hensel Artist guitar has been subject to some of the weirdest repairs I've ever come across.

[ClintonCaraway-CNC]

I've been a woodworker longer than I can remember (my father is also a woodworker) but I am NOT a luthier. I do love watching videos like this. The attention to detail and patience is very impressive.

[FezMan]

Watching you repair someone else's mistakes and breathing life back into this guitar was thoroughly satisfying

[patrickwilson]

I love how you did the fine repairs on this one for the right reasons. One, doing it for a good customer at a nominal fee, two, for the experience, and three, because you were intrigued and curious at what lay inside. Virtue is its own reward! Fantastic job!

[Impulses]

My 85' Martin J12-40M was gigged for over 25 years, in every kind of venue imaginable. Now every time I open the case, the smell of cigarettes and stale beer slap you in the face, especially at the sound hole. Makes me smile every time, and I wouldn't change a thing. Great work! Thx.

[kodiakfamily]

I don't understand why there are so many thumbs down. That was amazing craftsmanship. Well done!!

[ricochofsky]

Not being a craftsman myself, I'm always fascinated by the skill and artistry a luthier brings to the process of restoring an instrument.

[alanhardman]

I love watching a true Craftsman at work! And I've gotta say, you're one of the best I've seen. At 66 years old, I've seen some incredible craftsmen, most in the manual machining industry...

[shaunsanders]

Great to see the guitar deconstructed so professionally - I didn't realize that was possible. A labor of love, of course. Beautiful work.

[pembertonsmithmusic]

This was so relaxing to watch, having the right tools for the job is so satisfying

[colinatherton]

This was a pleasure to watch, you are a true artisan and it’s lovely to see such an old instrument get the expert attention it deserves. Thank you for sharing:

[jbann]

Now THAT'S a guitar repair video. Very entertaining and informative to say the least. Inspiring video that should be watched by every would be luthier out there. Downright awesome.

[Kubooxooki]

As an atheist, all I can say is "Praise the Lord for your hands, man!" They're a gift to the world.

This video was great. Thanks for putting so much love and care into that instrument.

[guitourney]

Incredible workmanship. Today was a shit day and seeing this really helped me. There's something about seeing things done right when everything else goes wrong

[BossNotes]

This mans wood working & guitar building skills are absolutely insanely amazing, Ole Ted is the best of the best, when other shops are sending him customers & sending him guitars to work on for the other repair shops means he one of the best, I had a Automotive service for 30 yrs 1993-2023 I had other shops send me there electrical problems, mostly because I was dumb enough to take the job on & get it fixed lol
Thanks Mr Ted !

[query]

A tip: if you need to test out a left handed guitar, play it in the mirror; your reflection will be right handed and able to play it.

[rainmanevesong]

Masterful craftsmanship. "I did just to see if I could" -- shows a true soul and respect. Thanks for the amazing detail. Well done mate.

[rodneylucas]

Great craftsmanship. You took a guitar that basically looked like it was junk and repaired all the issues with incredible finesse and care. If I lived anywhere near you I know where I would go for repair on my guitars. Great video I really enjoyed it.

[drutgat]

What an incredibly satisfying video to watch. I almost felt as if I was in a meditative state. Many thanks for this. I not only appreciated your craftsmanship, but - even more - the fact that you looked on this as a learning experience, one that you deliberately take on from time-to-time. And only charging the customer a nominal fee - what a nice thing to do. Your good karma 'quotient' must be very high. Thanks again.

[dougwheeler]

Its great to see in this day of so much modernism and lack of pride and quality in making or manufacturing a product that someone first of all seeks vintage guitars and most importantly someone restores them with extreme care and talent. A true artform that gladly remains alive and well. And isn't always about money. But the sake of saving something just because you can and want to.

[markcooper]

As an enthusiastic amateur repairer working mainly on my own instruments and stuff I 'find', I've been watching your stuff for s while now and progressively going back over your videos as time allows me. I loved this one. The costs don't make any sense, but it is a historical and fairly rare instrument so at some point to the owner the price of the restoration becomes moot. Your attention to detail and sympathetic restoration methods are by far the best I've ever seen. Coupled with your soothing voice and uncluttered narrative you make content that is not only instructive but pure contentment to watch. Thank you!