Gibson Hummingbird Horror!

[dejam]

I am a retired luthier..I like your approach sir...30yrs repairing, restoring and building violins violas cellos and guitars...has poisoned this old award winning master luthier...who now entertains senior citizens..cuz I is one...thankyou sir..most enjoyable.

[Calango]

I have to say that you, sir, are a TRUE craftsman. I just discovered your channel and have been binge watching it for the last few days. I am semi-retired now from a life time of repairing all kinds of things; all aspects of home repair, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, tile, appliances, HVAC, electronics, computers, and on and on and on the list goes. I absolutely love watching you fix these guitars. Even after 50+ years of fixin' stuff, I am learning some very valuable skills from you. Even the tone of your voice on the narrations is relaxing. You have a true fan in me. Keep up the great work!

[JohnSmith-guii]

You are one of the BEST things to ever happen to my YouTube thank you for all that you do my friend.

[jjiacobucci]

Miracle worker. Your skills are on another level. Blown away with the tinting process. Thank you.

[DTGuitarTech]

I’ve been dying to see this one!!!! Well done mate! Genius repair from a humble gentleman. You don’t even know how good you are.

[WmRob]

Pain felt. Backed my Martin into the corner of a piano bench during a performance. Most sickening feeling b/c that guitar was pristine. Two locals luthiers wouldn’t touch it. I finally shipped it to Martin and four weeks later it came back perfectly repaired plus they buffed out all the scuffs.

[tonymurphy]

Rod Stewart: The first cut is the deepest.

Ted Woodford: The first cut is the shallowest.

The difference between knowledge and understanding in microcosm.

This was a real treat, especially in terms of problem-solving processes. Some strong lessons in thought.

[ThatOddGarage]

That patch looks super cool, actually! Adds a ton of character to the instrument and I'd love to have that in my collection. Great work!

[patriottothecore]

the strap came off my Lowden a few years back whilst performing in my local pub, it fell on a tiled floor and created 3 parallel splits in the back similarly far away from the sound hole. As you say there was much self recrimination. Luckily there is a very good luthier nearby who managed to make an invisible repair and it’s as good as new. I asked him if he had to take the back off to fix it but he just smiled and said, no it involved advanced gynaecology! In this case in homage to Cat Stevens, it wasn’t the first cut which was the deepest but the second. Stellar work as always. Thanks.

[JonnyBoss]

I think given the violent and horrible nature of this damage, you repair looks truly superb. I'm half decent at guitar maintenance myself, but I wouldn't have tackled this repair. Hats off sir. I find your videos very calming and relaxing as well as insightful and educational. Fantastic! Thanks!!!

[BroKEnCaPSLoCk]

I think if that happened to me I'd just ask you to put an input jack in there and install a pick up. Hide my shame and pretend it never happened.
Amazing work as ever. You're a true artisan!

[enterprise]

My 1970 Eko Jumbo is modelled on that Hummingbird, right down to the damage, which has been there since an accident in 1971! The difference is that the punched-in hole is up near the shoulder rather than the base. I didn't think a repair would be possible, but you have me thinking about it after seeing the craaftsmanship here. Bravo!

[SilasHumphreys]

It's comforting, in a way, to see that even Ted has his moments where a brilliant idea doesn't quite work out. I've been rather forcefully reminded lately that some repairs are going to look a lot worse before they look better; the piano I mentioned last week has arrived, and it's had its moments so far.

[TomHug]

Another masterful, patient repair. And bonus points for : "Bird is the Word" Trashmen reference. And the goth kid reference. Thank you for your fascinating and entertaining videos.

[mrabrasive]

As a 42 year hardwood floor repair and refinisher(and guitar player)even when you totally nail the color you always have that shadow where the old and new stain/finish meet..nearly impossible to blend perfectly!

[AnthonyB]

This happened to my D18. Rested it on the sofa leaning it against the back cushion, while I got up to make some coffee. Sitting down again beside the guitar heavily bounced it into the air and launched it at the edge of the adjacent coffee table. Did exactly this damage. I almost cried. The luthier that repaired it did such a good job that amazingly I couldn't see the joins until 20+ years later. The video was fascinating as I could finally see what he did. The only difference is my join is rectangular. I'm in awe of the skills you guys have.

[mitzioden]

Great repair job! This video was very interesting and educational. Thank you!

[bamadad]

Only striving for competent workmanship? Are you kidding? Dude you’re a genius…an artiste. When I first saw the damage my exact thought was “that beautiful instrument is toast”. You totally resurrected it!

[channelsixtysix]

_"Chatoyance"_ - I even learnt a new word, thanks Ted. It is brilliant repairs like these and watching them develop through the video, that is the reason why I subscribed to Ted's channel. Utterly fascinating to watch and a tuturial for anyone thinking of doing luthiery as a profession. _"Competent Workmanship"_ - Ted, you are far, far more than just "competent". Cheers.

[wizzkidelectronics]

i think the repaired look at 16:40 was perfect . good repairs on on vintage gear shows the character .... you do great work