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Guitar Making with Chris Reynolds
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My guitar making channel. Please subscribe for update notification. Trying to make guitar making engaging and fun. I talk my way through my builds and hopefully entertain as well as pass on what little I know. Mostly about guitars but occasionally I stray a bit outside the box. Puns are intentional. Keep building.
French Odyssey Update 2
How it's all going!! Progess at last. Finally getting sorted. Not so cold but not hot. Loving French life.
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French Odyssey Update 1
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How it's all going!! Lost cat. Its cold!!! Too many hooks. Workshop progress.
Do you want to see my new guitar workshop?
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A quick glimpse of my new atelier (workshop)
Stratocaster Partscaster Complete Build Part 4
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Join me as we build a fabulous Stratocaster from available parts with some special modifications and modern techniques. This time... moving times and ferrules
Stratocaster Partscaster Complete Build Part 3.5
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Join me as we build a fabulous Stratocaster from available parts with some special modifications and modern techniques. This time... Just a mess of stuff
Merry Christmas 2023 See you soon
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Just a message to say thanks and happy Christmas
The Lockdown Guitar. The Soundcheck
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This is the guitar I used in the video about rolling the edges of your fingerboard. Built at a time when we didn't know wheer the world was headed, I thought you should hear how marvelous it sounds. This episode sees Brian Powell put the guitar through its paces Check out Brians Channel ua-cam.com/video/qiMiVHqpDIc/v-deo.html
Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 9. The Soundcheck
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Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build. Body construction, Neck construction, guitar routing, guitar design, guitar templates. Build at home and make your dream Les Paul Junior guitar. This episode See Brian Powell put the guitar through its paces Check out Brians Channel ua-cam.com/video/qiMiVHqpDIc/v-deo.html
Part 8 Beyond Partscaster Telecaster Sound Check!! With Brian Powell.
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Part 8 Beyond Partscaster Telecaster Sound Check!! With Brian Powell. electric guitar, guitar building from scratch. The Rock Gardener. How does it sound? My wonderful friend Brian Powell has taken it for a ride. Brian is also known as The Rock Gardener. Check out his Channel ua-cam.com/video/qiMiVHqpDIc/v-deo.html
Part 8 The long awaited Sound Check!! With Brian Powell.
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harmony stratotone, electric guitar,harmony guitars,full build,hollow body, elactric guitar, guitar building from scratch. The Rock Gardener Part 8. How does it sound? My wonderful friend Brian Powell has taken it for a ride. Brian is also known as The Rock Gardener. Check out his Channel ua-cam.com/video/qiMiVHqpDIc/v-deo.html
Stratocaster Partscaster Complete Build Part 3
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Join me as we build a fabulous Stratocaster from available parts with some special modifications and modern techniques. This time... much fretting about golf and Star Wars
Stratocaster Partscaster Complete Build Part 2
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Join me as we build a fabulous Stratocaster from available parts with some special modifications and modern techniques. This time... much finishing shenanigans
Stratocaster Partscaster Complete Build Part 1
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Stratocaster Partscaster Complete Build Part 1
Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 8
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Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 8
Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 7
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Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 7
Les Paul Junior Build Update March 2023
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Les Paul Junior Build Update March 2023
Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 6
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Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 6
Merry Chris -Mass and bready new year
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Merry Chris -Mass and bready new year
Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 5
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Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 5
Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 4
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Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 4
Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 3
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Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 3
Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 2
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Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 2
Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 1
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Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 1
Les Paul Junior Scratch Build coming soon
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Les Paul Junior Scratch Build coming soon
Guitar Making Tools my Top Ten Tools , Luthier tools. The tools you need explained.
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Guitar Making Tools my Top Ten Tools , Luthier tools. The tools you need explained.
Beyond Partscaster. Building a Telecaster from parts. Avoid the pitfalls and mistakes. Part 7.
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Beyond Partscaster. Building a Telecaster from parts. Avoid the pitfalls and mistakes. Part 7.
I know this is an old video but Chris what’s your thoughts on intonation while holding it as if you were playing it I’ve always heard to set intonation as if you were actually playing the guitar and don’t lay it flat on its back do you think either way works ? Or do you think it don’t make much difference ?
Your videos are always so good.
I just found your channel a few weeks ago, and I must say a love your videos and commentary. IMO, the best youtuber on here, mate.
I’m glad you found me. I’ve been sitting here alone for weeks waiting. But hey you got there in the end and now are friends. Best of luck to you. C
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 🤣🤣🤣
Came across your vids on my home page and thankful I did I love your videos. I know this one is old but figured I’d throw you a shout out and leave a comment
@@Z_Aye_P89 thanks very much. I’m on a break right now so I have moved to France to live. I have so much to do that the guitar making has to stop for a few months. I’m planning the comeback now. Take care. C
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking well I can’t wait for more videos I knew a little about making guitars now I know a lot thanks to you I love how you go into detail on everything it’s sooooo helpful keep up the great work you have inspired me to start from completely scratch and build a guitar from the bottom up !
15:01 that scraper sound 🔥
Not sure if that’s a good sound or a bad sound!! C
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking it’s perfectly in time with the background music for like 5 seconds lol. Nice videos mate keep rockin🤘🏼
@@milesbandana Thanks Miles I will go check that out. Sometimes I time things up for a laugh but I don’t remember doing this on this episode
Chris I’ll be praying for a complete restoration of your health. You are a blessing to all of us. Get well and carry on.
@@michaelweymouth4015 this was a while back now and I’m completely recovered. Thanks for your concern it was a difficult time.
NICE!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Chris. I was wondering if you have made or know of anyone home building a ‘neckthru’ design before?
@@leaphchausew7277 I have made a neck through, yes. Of my own design. It’s helpful to think of it as a very long neck with wings on it. It helps to avoid a neck with a break angle as this really complicates things. I also used a very low profile bridge so I didn’t have to build up the fretboard height to get the strings high enough. Plan well and take your time. The only critical thing in guitar making is the scale length. Everything starts here.
Oh wow thanks for the comment and great advice. :) Yes, I’ll take all that into consideration and the wing analogy is helpful. Subscribed btw. :)
Amazing!
@@GeorgTheGuitar wow thanks George
Very inspirational! Look forward to seeing further 'Escape to the Strateau' adventures 🙂
@@philking6831 I see what you did there and I’m liking your work sir. C
Hi Chris. What’s the company you mentioned where you can buy those flawed bodies?
Booboo Guitars C
Chris, we recently had a hurricane run course through Houston earlier this month. Unfortunately it forced us to remove our largest pine tree. I kept two huge chunks of the base of the trunk to cut into slabs and eventually make into a guitar. Wish I could pick your brain on things but I think I’ve got a few years to wait yet.
@@MrGibsn1960 I’m sorry to hear of your plight. Pine is generally not a great wood to build electric guitar necks out of. But if it’s dense and stable you can make a body or two from it. I’ve seen some successful builds using harder specimens. Spruce is used extensively in acoustic guitar tops but it’s generally very high grade spruce which is a variation of pine. Spruce has individual needles that attach directly to the branch rather than in finger like clusters. To be honest. I would be realistic about what you can use in guitar making.
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking yeah, I’m not sure what it’ll become over time. It was a little over 40 years old with a pretty tight grain/ring structure. My wife was upset about losing the tree so I wanted to do something with it that would be kinda cool and unique. At worst, it’ll become a jewelry box. Haha
I’m glad that the algorithm brought your video to my attention. Being a parts caster tinkerer myself I enjoyed your videos immensely. Got some good tips and advice. Thanks. Keep ‘em coming.
Thanks for watching! I'm doing so much work on the house right now I'm too tired to build. It will happen soon though. C
I heard about a sweet smelling wood called Sassafrass used for building boats and furniture. I think some of the 1st Fender Stratocasters had their bodies shaped from this Sassafrass, I hope some-one donates a piece so you might consider building a Guitar with it. Great viddy, thanks.
That's interesting I shall look that up. Cheers C
No small undertaking but what a dream home that will be. Looking forward to the next video Chris
@@KruszO Thanks. Me too.
what a great looking guitar! really well done
@@yankapoodle Thanks. It remains a firm favourite. It’s light and shorter scale like a Gibson. It also looks pretty. C
Superb tutorial , you're a natural teacher Chris... very educational as I'm building a partscaster tele
@@alastairmacdonald6794 Very kind words. I’m hoping to get to some guitar making this month. C
Very nice kitchen .😁
@@orvillegibson9714 its amazing and it’s going to get better C
Can't wait for more build vids. Congrats on the move. I recently moved to a French speaking part of the world as well (Montreal) and have been inspired - in part by your videos - to take some of my cheaper guitars and customize them. Boring cherry Epiphone SG soon to become something more eye-catching.
@@greghowley3250 my sons had one of those. They are ok but I often find the SG to be poorly balanced. Neck dive is so difficult to tolerate. I’m always careful to plan my wood carefully to avoid that issue. Keep me posted on your build. C
Superb update Chris and Ella! I enjoy these updates so please keep them coming when you can. Funny thing is I think your twin brother is also making a video series as this cropped into my feed by these algorithm thingy ma jigs. Looks just like you and also had a flood…entitled “ Disaster Part 2 (deux for you Chris now you are en francais) - you should check it out ! Best of luck with the renovations !
@@lewe1882 Thanks Lewe. Ela says thanks too. I’d love to see the other flood video. It’s not uncommon to have water issues in old houses. It was a huge relief to get that sorted so quickly. I had visions of the ceiling coming down. C
Wonderful update sir! I could literally watch you do this type of video all day long! So exciting for you all! Also, thanks for the shop tour! I enjoy seeing the transformation and I am sure that you will appreciate the documentation many years down the road. Also, while you were demolishing the sink, I was like, "Oh please tell me he has hearing protection on!" (I am an audiologist by training), and score one for the home team, you DID! Good on you sir! Congratulations and taste all the wines!
@@minivanmachoman Thanks for your message. Glad you enjoyed the update vid. I suffer from tinnitus and that sort of stuff makes my head sing more than usual. It such a daunting situation we’ve landed ourselves with but the upside is very up. Yesterday was Bastille day and we hit the town hard last night. C
This is a fantastic series for a guitar enthusiast like myself. I definitely would like to do my own build someday. I’m curious what are the dimensions of your work shop and do you find it to be adequate or wish you had more space?
It’s about 3.5 x 2.5 metres. It’s enough. I’ve moved from the UK to France and my new workshop is huge. But I kinda miss my old wooden shed. But… it was too hot in summer and an icebox in winter. That I do not miss.
Hi there ! Hopefully you will be done in the next year! 😄 It will be an amazing house and workshop for sure. All the best from Montreal
@@mariobernier4606 Thanks Mario. Always nice to hear from you again. It’s all happening here. C
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking sure hope it’s not as hot there as it is here. We’re in the high 30, sometimes low 40´s… crazy hot
Try this trick and spin it…. Bravo… beautiful build
Thanks Pablo. I love this guitar. C
Sounds great!! Very unique!!
@@tato4612Thanks very much. It’s a lovely guitar and I’m very proud of it. I love it. C
Saumur is lovely! Start another channel all about your French adventure!
@@thenovello-pugh already done. C
Love your guitar building videos! Super helpful, funny and easy to follow.
@@lush462 Thanks for those very kind words. You get me totally that’s what I am aiming for. Demystification. C
G'day Chris, It's good to see you online again. I'm still looking forward to the next Strat build video, but enjoying your adventure videos. Keep up the good work. Andrew
@@hisproperty1438 Thanks Andrew. I’m as frustrated as everyone else. I want to finish the build but when you have nowhere to cook or wash the priorities are clear. C
Wow. This is great. What a surprise. I was looking for you latest video just yesterday. Very nice. Thank you.
@@uncleremus64 I know it’s been a while. Very hard finding the time and the energy to make some content. It’s been pretty full on. C
It’s great you’ve managed to find the time to put together this update when you are so busy with all the renovation work - and drinking . . . The Olympic Torch procession was a particular highlight of the video. I thing your videography and commentary beautifully captured the excitement and pageantry of the event; it was just like being there myself 😂
@@mikewalde143 it was a bit of an effort and took a while to compile. Squeezing it in between bouts of extreme fatigue and hangovers was tricky. It’s done. Hopefully a break will allow me to finish the strat build this summer. C. Glad you enjoyed the baffling Olympic parade.
Thank you very much for this series! You've created the ultimate template for what I want to achieve in my relicing journey. Your final result is amazing!
@@realpool thanks so much. I’m glad you found it helpful and hopefully entertaining.
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Very entertaining and informative!
Disorganized workshop with stuff in boxes and nothing in the right place? Sounds like mine, and I haven't moved!
Hah, I guess a messy workshop is a badge of honour. C
Heureux de te revoir Chris en pleine forme. 🎸🎶🍷
Merci a vous. C
great update vid
Thanks Steve. C
Im glad you looks happy 👌🥂
Thanks mate C
Wow I built one myself
Incredible. Tell me all about it!! C
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Hi. Sorry to reply late. I'm a 12 year old and I found Old guitar parts The back of one of the closets at my nanas house And put them together over like 2 hours. And It up Stringing it Just 2 days ago. It's still not finished though.
Hey Chris have ever thought of using a bit of trickery while aging. After you have aged all your bridge parts remove one if the saddle and screw and spring with a scuffed up slightly one so it looks like it failed and needed to be replaced? I think it looks good
@@joekoons1937 interstate idea. Not sure my OCD could handle it though!!! C
On my relic jobs, I actually tape some 400-600 grit sandpaper (whatever I have on hand that's not too course) and play air guitar with the sandpaper taped to my forearm where it normally hits the guitar. After about 30 minutes or so playing in all the positions and angles I tend to play in, I have my arm relic'ing area. Do the same thing to mimic a guitar stand and also a wall hanger...... you get the picture. And of course knocking off the finish on the surface to just a matt aged look (a lot of work within itself). Then coloring it appropiately, etc... etc... My method has fooled even the most trained expert eyeballs out there. Guess I shouldn't tell all my secrets, but I love to see people succeed in their quest. Great build right here though. Personally, I would have kept it looking like a brand new guitar instead of any relic. Absolutely one beautiful piece you've made never-the-less!
Thanks Robert. We all develop different approaches to our accelerated aging processes. Mine are pretty basic. It’s about experience and our preferences. Glad you enjoyed the build. C
congratulations on your new house! here in the US we put pigeon shit on little rolls and call it an everything bagel. but we weren't smart enough to build a whole tower on our house for it
I’m assuming we have a plentiful supply of it up there. As yet we haven’t tried to access it.
amazing place man
It really is! Thanks. C
Given that both the Strat and Tele were built with simplicity and modulation in mind when designing them, you’d think more people would actually embrace partscasters.
Partscaster are great fun and the perfect gateway to guitar building of all kinds. C
Your guitars are wonderful, but your amplifier Sucks!
Not as much as your ungracious comment. The line 6 is incredible and can be any amp you choose and the cab can be and cab it wants. I have others but it is amazing at being anything.
As soon as he said, "There's no such thing as too many clamps" I stopped watching.... ... and went to go buy more clamps.
Good for you. There’s no such thing as t…. Ok you got it. C
I dare say you’ve already had someone comment on this but the bridge plate is dull and shiney because Leo realised he could save a couple of bucks by not shining up the bit no one saw under the ashtray cover
Yup. It’s been said. I had heard of it before but 100% retention still evades me. Old age is nothing but one vast disappointment as we slide towards senility
Poor Brando, probably took it upon himself to look for the way back home to London since you guys weren't doing anything about being lost in France.
I’m sure you are right. Finally he is beginning to speak some French at last. Just the basics but it’s a start. C
The videos in this project are so informative and inspiring to watch. You just might be my new favourite luthier!
Thats lovely to hear. Thanks for your uplifting comment. C
Where are you buy ash body? Link please 🙏
I get most of my bodies as second hand failed projects from eBay. C