One of the main reason we tune in is you're a gifted communicator.  It's fun to listen to someone who knows what they're doing and able to communicate it effectively.

More than another video of a guitar fixing a guitar. Rather a graduate course inrepair. Complete bridge fabrication, clear instructions, and simple demo to  show how it sounds. Love it

This kind of channel is kind of like “This Old House” for guitar lovers. Thanks!

He's right. There's something strangely satisfying about watching  how this is done.

Oh God, this channel is so satisfying. Man you make me feel comfortable when I put my hands on the guitar. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible knowledge!

I find it funny that you find it funny that we like to watch you perform magic ! I am almost 55 and I have been playing the guitar since I was 11. I have had several guitars and amps that had I known how to repair them I would still have them. Most players just play and don't even think about repairing their equipment ! I have seen so many videos of people making and fixing guitars on youtube... yours stick out big time ! When I see the work that you do and how you figure things out it just me blows away. Your video production should be commended as well...your format is appreciated. You repair the instrument and you play it at the end and don't bore us with music that you may have made over the years !
Just awesome !!! I can't stop watching !!!

Thanks much to you, I have begun working on my own guitars. I learn so much from watching you work, but I think in general people just love your mastery, expertise, and attention to detail, and your ability to explain why you have chosen to do whatever you are doing the way you've chosen to do it. Thank you.

I really enjoy watching your vids; they are so full of great tips and technical information, but also the necessary useful wisdom that is often left out of the conversation on other repair videos. You’re an inspiration to this guitar butcher, thanks for all you do.

So therapeutic to watch. Learning so much at the same time

These videos remind me of Bob Ross videos of him painting. Relaxing

Nicely done!! The spike in viewership is because you are the "real deal". Keep up the good work! It's ok, you don't have to be a Luthier/entertainer... ignore trolls...

I really enjoyed this. Thanks. I was not having a great morning you helped me find some Zen.

It’s great to watch a guitar repair and have it demonstrated before and after by a great guitarist like Ted Woodford!

I'm part of that recent influx. I started watching guitar repair channels a number of years ago when I wanted to learn how to set up and maintain my own guitars. Stuff like this would be out of my league, but I still enjoy watching because I find it relaxing.

Using tung oil as a resist.  Never stops thinking.  Good man.

Man oh man the old h162’s and 165’s Have got to be one of my all-time favorites. Started buying them 15 years ago when I was in high school, because they were cheap… Usually under $100, sound amazing for the price, and I always love the look of them.

If I had to guess… I’ve had 30 or more. A lot of my learning and “firsts” on the H165’s… First neck reset, first re-brace, first re- top, re-back, and a huge amount of other “firsts“!!!

they are always worth the time and love it costs… And are the guitars that inspired me to build so many all mahogany OOO style guitars.

Love your channel… I don’t do “walk-Ins” or common repairs anymore, and try my best to give my loyal customers the majority of my time… Restoring important pieces and things that interest me.

I don’t think about it much but whenever I watch your channel I miss this type of repair work. You’re a great craftsman and your patience is wonderful! I got so sick of a lot of the work, because it took me away from building. But watching your channel brings back a lot of memories… And I’m so thankful I had the chance to build my skills and patience doing repair work and making a living.

Thanks so much bro.  You make a very important element of an acoustic guitar sound wonderful.  My guitar has such a great tone now.  Again…..all my thanks!!!

And here I am, three years later. Your lesson is as valid as the day you created  it. I am intrigued by the range of guitars Harmony made. I live near Chicago, and I even wonder where the factory was located.
You did wonderful work on that guitar, and you did "wake it up". The before and after segments make that very clear. Also, the information on string angle break is very useful, especially because I am working on regluing  the bridge on an Art & Lutherie Folk Wild Cherry  model that I just fished out of Ebay. The guitar has had bridge/saddle work done before, and the break angle on the treble strings leaves much to be desired.

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your experience. No substitute for the latter where craftsmanship is involved.

Your patience is a rare gift, so many people including myself would start prying harder pulling that bridge off and of course ruin the face of the guitar.

Wow I'm doing the same conversion on a Holiday branded H165. This video couldn't have shown up at a better time. Love your work, Cheers.