Full Build of my Custom Guitar (second guitar build as an amateur woodworker)
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- Опубліковано 19 гру 2019
- How to build a guitar in your garage, wearing Crocs.
SOUND TEST IS RIGHT HERE : • My custom guitar : par...
It's my third build (first was a tele, second was a neck through bass), and the first one I entirely designed from head to toe (although it's mostly improvised).
It is inspired by different guitar shapes that I like: Fender Jaguar, Fender telecaster, Ibanez Talman, Ibanez SZ series, FR series and Iceman, PRS custom, D'angelico Ludlow ...
Specs are:
. maple body with walnut cap
. multilaminated set neck with 21 frets (mahogany, maple, walnut)
. maple fretboard with walnut bindings
. bamboo PU frames and truss rod cover (thermo treated decking leftovers)
. walnut control cavity cover, white plastic fret dots, custom walnut FB marks
. tuning machines from kluson; bridge from schaller
. dimarzio pickups (evolution for the bridge PU and PAF 36th ann. for the neck PU), 3 way switch; 500k linear and log CTS pots
. gotoh strap buttons
. 648 mm scale length, 14° headstock angle, neck thickness: 1F 19mm - 12F 22 mm, 9,5 inch radius, nut is 43 mm wide
* edit 1: SOUND TEST IS RIGHT HERE : • My custom guitar : par...
* edit 2: I get a lot of comments about the order in which I do things ("why did you do this before that ")
I'm not a luthier and I work a full time job (that is not related to music, guitar making or even woodworking) so my schedule doesn't allow me to be in the shop for a long period of time every day. It means that what you see in the video is the result of me trying to make things go forward with the resources I have.
+ I'm a very impatient guy
+ I'm not a luthier, so how would I know what the correct order is anyway ? :)
* edit 3: thank you all so much for watching this and leaving such nice comments. It started with me fooling around in the garage and my phone and now I got 300k views. This is mind blowing.
* edit 4: this build took me about 120 hours.
* edit 5: if you complain about me not playing the guitar, I will come and burn your house.
Pictures of my other builds on my Instagram:
/ tchiksguitars
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*Do you like this guitar?* Well I did a neck thru version of it here (and it doesn't look like it was filmed with a calculator from the 90's):
ua-cam.com/video/xWlPsvT80zg/v-deo.html
1:44 how did you print the guitar paper? Can you show it to us
A piece of art, a signature of what a guitar should be.
This video should be required viewing for anyone even thinking about buying a guitar. This was a piece of art.
Thank you so much !
If you watch this being made you would never settle for $$$ mass production crap again.
@@alwaysopen7970 mass production doesn't necessarily equate to crap. Look at brands like Schecter, Ibanez, Solar and so many others! Sure, hand-built guitars like this one can be absolute works of art, but they're also expensive as shit because of all the labor, plus the costs of materials. Mass-produced guitars are more affordable and also capable of being very high quality
@@themorrigan1312 I agree. Mass produced guitars are a requirement today as it makes the guitar a much more affordable instrument, and today a lot of them are really high quality instrument. When you buy something from a luthier you mostly pay for something that stands out, a unique object than no one else in the world has, and that's been crafted for you and you only, according to your tastes, demands and desires, it's more of a conceptual thing than a practical thing to me. I only own guitars from big brands and guitars that I made with my own hands, I don't have the money for a luthier guitar :) (but I don't care I can make them myself now muahahaha).
@@tchiksguitars jajá... "Muahahaha"!
I did not regret one second of the 24 minutes and 23 seconds it took to watch this video. You certainly have the tools and the know how to use them. Proof is in the pudding absolutely stunning guitar of a one-off custom design. Excellent work top of the line. Now I would really like to hear it and it to know what kind of pickups you put on it
Thanks a lot that's very kind. I'll make a sound demo very soon. As soon as I'm done filming my current build (a ukulele). For this build I bought a DiMarzio PAF 36th anniversary on the neck and salvaged a DiMarzio evolution on an old Ibanez RG, I had no clue what those two would sound like together but I'm very happy about how it came out :)
Here is the sound demo : ua-cam.com/video/Xe28wBwKuBw/v-deo.html
You know someone is really good at something when they make it look easy, as though anyone can do it. Great job!
Or, plot twist, it is actually easy and people have been trying to make us believe it's not this whole time ! Thank you
@@tchiksguitars What do you mean it's easy? I'm terrified from the video. A thousand things can go wrong during the process, I have new respect for the instrument making process...
@@dirtyharry1881 keep being terriefied then...
@@prity777
Ya start over again, it's only a piece of wood.
@@dirtyharry1881 it’s easy brah, you just need $3000 in tools and supplies, dozens of hours of practicing on scrap wood, and you will see how easy it is. People just want you to think it’s hard. 🤙🏽
No talking. Only guitar. Love it!
And no music too 👍👍🇬🇧
This was like watching the late great Bob Ross work. Soooo many times when you think "noooo you're gonna ruin it!" but no -it's always beautiful in the end.
A small logo on the headstock like a simple drawing or a stylised letter would have been the cherry on top.
Planning to do it, u just a bought a laser engraver. You Can see in action in my ukulele build:)
Fabulous. You honored the trees from whence came the wood for your build. This is the highest form of the luthier's art.
This instrument is gorgeous. I greatly enjoyed seeing the craftsmanship that went into the build. Thank you!
Thanks a lot !
So much work. Happy to see that handmade guitars are still an option.
I'm @ a loss for words.
For a guy that's not a Luthier you straight Obi-One-Kenobi'd that my friend. Excellent craftsmanship. Thank you for the upload and hard work!🙏👊
héhé, thanks !
This makes me admire my guitars, and guitars overall. This is amazing!! 😲
Thats very rewarding to read thanks a lot :)
That is the best guitar build I've ever seen, your guitar is absolutely wonderful, you can be proud of it !
I built my own years ago while still in high school, when I read about Brian May. It was a copy of a Gibson melody maker. Took all the measurements from a photo in a book.....only power tool was my Dads drill. To all those who say they've been meaning to do it.....I encourage you to just get started. Common sense and perseverance will get you most of the way...... and it'll give you a real sense of pride.....The only part I really struggled with was getting the action (angle of neck to body) to an acceptable state.....but wood construction is a very forgiving thing....You can do it! .... .If you want a bigger challenge, wind you own pickups like Mr May did..
I second that. All the way. Common sense and perseverance are the key.
Getting the right action is a hard thing, I struggled on my first two builds and this time was easier for some reason.
I should also add that Professor May was also a huge inspiration and motivation (it inspired me to make my own design also ).
@@tchiksguitars we would like to hear how it sounds.
I'm great at bodies I just seem to screw up every single neck I have tried to make.
@@twootters7433 Yeah ....a lot of details to get right from the slots on the nut to the twist of the neck...It truly is a 3D problem. you can fine tune the overall angle just by being able to adjust the height of the bridge and pickups....The mistake I kept making was too much (and uneven camber) on the fingerboard....especially when you think about bending strings....patience and a long enough metal straight edge is the only cure I could come up with. I am there is a better way with a creative jig...
@@NoChateau I always ruin the fret wire depth, then screw up trying to get the frets the same height. I've read books, watched videos, it's like I have a mental block when it comes to the necks.
No digital fabrication needed when you have skills like that. So cool.
I secretly wish I had a CNC though :p
@@tchiksguitars NOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!
One of the most satisfying video's I've ever seen. You are truly skilled !
Finished guitar is stunning
Thank you !
That's the most beautiful guitar design I've ever seen. I've wanted to build my own for years and make it my own, but now I think I'd be disappointed if I didn't completely copy yours! lol Thanks so much for sharing! I was just seeing a photo of a 17 year old Brian May with the Red Special in development for the first time, amazing, and it got me back into thinking about this.
Thank you so much it means a lot to me :) fun fact, Brian May and the Red special have been my inspiration ever since I was a teenager. If you know anything about woodworking just go for it, it can seem as a daunting task at first but if you segment the whole thing into small, well documented steps (50+, I counted :p ) and take your time it won't be not that hard !
This guy is a genius; I wish I had that guitar. This person is only going to be making more outstanding and unique works of art.
This might seem a little exaggerated but it's very encouraging thank you !
I was transfixed the entire time. So rewarding to watch the magic happen... great job!
That's how Flash did his guitar woodwork. Nice looking guitar.
You were born to make guitars, that's your purpose on earth.
Haha
Isso não é uma guitarra.. .É uma obra de arte...👏👏👏😎
Awesome! Thanks for letting us come along for your build.
That was an absolute pleasure to watch. I especially like the maple fretboard.
I didn't fast forward even a bit..... This is true craftsmanship.......
That maple fretboard is more gorgeous than any other I've seen. I can't remember what to call the figuring on it, but it appears to be the same as violin bridges. I'd love to see more of that instead of flame tops.
I love it too and I don't have any idea how it's called. I came across that pattern while making my bass so I kept the stock on the side and later tried to resaw it to get that figured wood. I think it only shows when maple is perfectly quarter sawn. I didn't succeed in having a consistent pattern throughout the whole fretboard (it's a little wavy) but had it's charm :)
Nothing but top shelf all the way! Excellent job!
Again, I am in complete awe and admiration of your skill; truly superb!
Sounds are awesome on this video, guitar is simply outstanding, great work man
Thanks !
Thoroughly enjoyed this video incredible detail on this build you sir are a master craftsmen
Thank you !
Wow. I have a new appreciation for how much skill and work goes into making one now.
There is a young assistant! Good to see! Congrats for amazing results!
Beautiful guitar! Really enjoyed the neck construction.
Thanks ! The neck was indeed the fun part for me too :) carving was also very fun
@@tchiksguitars Gibson needs to learn how to make a fingerboard like you do
i think Mark Knopfler sung about this a long time ago....“money for nothing and tchiks for free“ 😊
well built!!! fantastic craftsmanship!!!
I am always amazed to see people creating something so beautiful from few piecies of wood!
That's a lovely guitar, and a super fine craftmanship! Don't stop!! :)
Such a beautiful guitar. Very well done.
Now i understand why josh elmore prefers custom guitar..the amount of effort spend for perfection..
this guitar reminded me of Josh's copper top, which is a beatiful guitar, I like those unique features that give it that custom look
I dig the hell outta the body shape. So dope. I'd definitely buy one of these if they were mass produced.
Thanks a lot ! Maybe someday in the future and/or in a parallel universe they will be mass produced :p
Man it was a pleasure to watch you work. Beautiful craftsmanship.
Great video. I am super encouraged by your use of normal tools that most people can or might already have. Thanks for putting this together.
This guitar is a dream, the construction was beatiful, i'm thinking about buy one of you hahahahaha so good man !
How much does this guitar cost?
Really excellent job👏.
I feel stupid with my homemade "cigar box ukulele".
I definitely neither am a luthier but your level is really higher than mine.
Wonderful.
Cool to see someone do a guitar in a totally different order of operations than I would. Neat to see what is possible and proves there is no “right way” to build. Nice work.
Thank you. Maybe the order of operations is a little strange because I work a full time job and could only do certain operations at a very specific time and for a limited duration .. that's also why I use a lot of hand tools (maybe it doesnt show that much in the video), ...it's quieter and I can do it on Sundays :p
Wow! My deep respect for this work!
Enjoyed every second of the video. Beautiful job, I'd do some stuff differently and in a different order. However, the most important thing is that I learned something new from you. Thank you very much for taking the time and filming everything, and also for uploading it here for us. Thank you!
The order is a bit weird I agree :)
A wooden cover plate. Finally someone thinks like me!
So does Ken Lawrence.
Exactly. Why go for the unsustainable plastic option when wood is better in nearly every way? :D
@@AnimilesYT Lot's of customs come with them.
That was incredible! I’ve always wanted to build my own instrument from the bottom up, and have wondered what all would go into it, this is really great craftsmanship! I don’t think I would be up it, unless I had someone really great to teach me. Thanks so much for letting us watch you work.
Just go for it ! I dont have a lot of experience in guitar making and my channel is mostly there to document my progress from one build to another. Even if it doesn't show in the video so much, I'm also pretty new to woodworking (30 months at the time of the video), I just happened to catch up very quick thanks to UA-cam and my insatiable eager to learn more :) so again, go for it you have nothing to loose , quite the contrary
Thank you for sharing! Power saws freak me out but I enjoy watching people create with them :) You are a master craftsman and it was a pleasure watching you create! Best Regards and Best Wishes for 2022!
Absolutely gorgeous! You really took it all the way when you made the wood pup rings - props! I was surprised you covered the head-stock but I get how the match is pretty gorgeous. One question: How much does that beast weight? :-) Thx and please post more!
thanks for the kind words !
The reason why I covered the headstock is because my previous build was a neck through bass using the exact same wood species and I wanted something that would look different (and also I secretly wanted to try using headstock veneer :) ).
Thanks to you I now know that my guitar weighs exactly the same as my bass (which is crazy!) : 4.200 kg.
I'll be posting more builds, thanks for watching !
Also curious about the price it sells 😉
Extraordinario trabajo!
Excellent!
Gracias !
Video test sound please!
Amazing build! You are a true artisan.
Stunning! Well done!
Beautiful guitar, the black hardware looks very good with that lumber. I can't tell from here what's the trouble with the G string spacing on the bridge.
Aha someone on Reddit noticed that as well, it's fixed now. I forgot the explanation because it was 3 months ago but it has something to do with me tweaking the bridge and forgetting to put it back :) thanks for the nice comments !
9:37 I was thinking wow he must have steady hands, hope he doesn't accidentally hit that neck :)
Haha. I thought the same !
Thank you for recording the build of that beautiful guitar
I hope maybe one day I can build one
Thank you !
Go for it, build one, it will give you a ton of satisfaction no matter the result.
Not all the tools that I used are necessary.
Love the attention to detail, especially from a non-professional luthier ! Congratulations, it's beautiful 😊
I'm exhausted watching this video, I need a nap
Imagine building it. Many naps were involved in this process
I wish I had all these tools when I built my guitars! Just hand tools for me. They still turned out not too bad though ;0)
You know the fun story is : I've stumbled upon your videos (as well as a ton of videos from other amateur and confirmed guitar builders) before building my very first guitar (a telecaster thinline 69) and I thought, watching yours, " if that guy can get away with a jig saw, I can probably make a guitar with my band saw " :)
Very nice, great craftsmanship..that fingerboard is to die for.
Looks great! I really like the headstock shape and the stripes of the laminated woods for the neck. It's really stunning.
Video super. Like 👍...
Great job!!
Exclusive work. Much appreciated! You are a real professional!
Awesome!! Congrats, great work!
Просто супер нет!!! слов!!!!
que linda hem formidável !!!!!!!!!!
Só pela trabalheira de toda a customização, já 'valeria' por uma Limosine ...
That neck !!
I don't have the words to do your work justice.
Many thanks from the UK.
Check out my last video, it's the same guitar nut with one piece :) and the video quality is about 1 million times better haha
This was an amaizing journey! Cool build!
Q: Would you really trust your furniture maker to build you an electric guitar?
A: Yes
Hahah. I'm not even a furniture maker. More like " would you trust a random dude to make your guitar out of boredom ? "
@@tchiksguitars That was really good. But if not a furniture maker, at least you have hundreds of tools and machines a random dude doesn't, you sure have experience working with wood. Still all my admiration.
@@wj2454 Yeah. Seems like hehas really good experience working with wood and owns thousands of dollars worth of equipment. He's not an average joe but his craft man ship is exemplary.
I just did the math, with all my tools combined, you could buy exactly ONE Gibson Les Paul Standard :) I would choose my tools anytime over a high end guitar, but I know a lot of people wouldn't do the same
@@tchiksguitars Most people wouldn't do the same, but I'm at a point that I would make your same choice, not sure I would have done it years ago though.
Still debatable that you are a random dude when it comes to experience with wood, but probably we all are closer to it than we think.
I'll never moan about the price of a Squier Standard again
Fraxinus! Yah, but they don’t even put that much work into like this guy did!!!
Firewood.
Amazing work man! Congratulations!
Right on! Unique craftsmanship
What does it weigh? That fret board is stunning!
It weighs 4.2 kg. And feels very comfortable :)
The neck and fretboard are especially gorgeous, but this girl thicc.
Really nice work from one fabricator and musician to another. Kudos bro!!! That neck is sick!!!
Congrats for dedication!
I love music specially playing guitar is my hobby, I do respect the job of those who make guitars and it's gorgeous, I do not understand why there are musicians who break or destroy their guitars. If you love music you must love all the process and respect it. Rockers are stupids and beasts for doing that.
The guitars that people smash and burn on stage are not made this way (fortunately), all the pieces are cut and shaped by different people and put together in an assembly line, like a car ... It allows for cost efficency as well as consistency because every piece is done by the same person, over and over and over again (I don't think I'll ever be able to make two exact same guitars :p ) ... but anyway I kind of enjoy watching people smash their guitars on stage, it's fun to watch :)
you should watch documentaries on youtube about how a factory guitar is made (PRS, fender and Gibson each made one), it's very instructive !
they destroy it to encourage everybody to destroy their guitar on stage, so that the guitar industry will survive. people will tent to buy more and more guitar for a stage shows.
Sounds like I’m at the dentist 😂 other than that good video
My dentist was a huge inspiration for this video !
Absolutely fantastic craftsmanship
Love it
One of the best builds I've ever seen on UA-cam ....
Faltou tirar um som,pra a gente ouvir!
We missed a sound, so we could hear!
Link to the demo is in the description, at the of the video and also as the pinned comment :)
And how much is this work??
Satisfying to watch the creation of such a badass guitar
I enjoyed watching you create a gorgeous work of art, especially the contrast of wood with walnut body and maple neck, Great Work.
Thank you !
Will you make a video showing your build of a guitar with manual tools, no power tools?
Probably not. Why would I do that ?
Well apparently I can: ua-cam.com/video/8jwY3x4HUFk/v-deo.html
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Link to the SOUND TEST is right here: ua-cam.com/video/Xe28wBwKuBw/v-deo.html
Like 2 cm away from where you're about to complain that there's no sound test :)
How can I get ahold of u for a custom guitar?
Hi. I don't sell guitars sorry :)
WOW an impressive gift/skills God given to you...
hey, how do you measure the distance between the last fretboard, the neck pickup, the bridge pickup, and the bridge?
Wow, amazing craftsmanship!
Perfect Job! Congratulations!
Didn't even make the metal parts in their own forge. Lazy.
I did but forgot to film it. How convenient.
Absolutely beautiful guitar!!! Fantastic workmanship!!!
Bloody hell that's amazing
Pretty sweet shop for someone who isn't a serious woodworker! Nice to see consistent use of pushers and such around the saws. Good stuff mate.
Thanks for noticing :) I do love my fingers !
Amazing build. I thoroughly enjoyed your craftsmanship. Thanx
Wow. Wish I could get to buy one. The effort. Just amazing.
Absolutely beautiful!!
Absolutely stunning!
Beautiful guitar.. It was satisfying to see it being made.
Wow! Really nice build and great video
this guitar is beautiful for real, love it so much