I build guitars so I watch every UA-cam builder and there are some great ones on here but Fletcher is my favorite. I like how clean and precise he is with even the most mundane tasks. I do have one gripe though, make more videos buddy I've watched all of these a hundred times haha.
Haha, it takes one to know one! You're absolutely right about techniques carrying over. From everything I've read/watched it's really 90% woodworking and 10% soldering and electronics. If you have a good woodworking foundation to begin with, it seems to me that this is not unlike any other finesse type project, with some considerations of course. Anyway, love your videos, very inspirational. They give me the most confidence so far, from everything I've watched:-)
Hi Alvin, I adjust the high E saddle 3/4 forward then measure 25.5" from the nut (fretboard side) to the break point of the saddle. This allows me to locate the mounting position of the bridge.
this is the method i am going to use from now on to fit my bridge, fit the neck first, draw either side the neck to get the bridge placement. takes alot of the pain out
Pocas veces he visto trabajar con tanta precisión !!! que placer!!! otra felicitación !!!, cuanto mas veo mas deseo probar esas guitarras, que llevan consigo tanta dedicación y amor por la obra, un abrazo sincero desde Argentina de un amante de la guitarra.
Woodeso, I definitely have a passion for woodworking in general. Funny that you should pick that up. The thing is, a lot of general woodworking techniques really can be carried across to guitar building as well. Basic router skills, wood preperation & finishing plus working with hand tools is 90% of building a guitar. Good luck with your upcoming build
Please can you make all of your videos available on iPads etc? Some already are but some aren't, I've been watching lots of your videos on my iPad but I'd like to be able to watch them all. Great videos and very helpful
This is my second time through this video set. Very enjoyable. Am I correct in assuming you're a woodworker? It looks to me like you approach building from a woodworkers perspective. I don't necessarily mean you do wood working for a living, but that you started wood working long before you began building guitars. I've watched hundreds of videos gearing up to do my own build and it makes me cringe as a woodworker, some of the things people do;-) Awesome work!!
Hi Peter, there is a bearing at the top of the router bit that rides along the edges of the template. If you check out my Strat building video's (especially part 7) I show them in detail. Cheers
Mr Fletcher ,Thank you so much for taking time to show us your magnificent work,just a one question when you measure the bridge holding studs did you measure it from the upper nut starting point?
I've learned so much from your videos so far. I have many questions to ask but I must ask one of them. To place the bridge, do I measure from the nut, down to the 12th fret and then take that measurement and go down? and how would I square the bridge up perfectly with the neck? Thank you! And amazing job so far
Would it be practical to do this to the bridge position of a stratocaster while keeping the angle or would i run the risk of hitting a bridge screw hole? I really like the idea of a Green Day/ EVH style strat with a pickguard
Hi, David. I have a question about routing for the pickups using the template. How do you do it so that you don't cut past the template? Is there a gap between the cutting blade and the template, or are you just really careful and freehanding it?
This is probably a stupid question, but I cannot for the life of me figure out why he drilled a hole through the top of the body at an angle into the bridge pickup route. Can anyone explain this to me? Love these videos Mr. Fletcher!
The stewmac website says for a telecaster with a 25.5" scale length, the forward-most mounting screw should be at 25.75" from the nut. Is that how far you positioned yours? because surely that would result in a scale length greater than 25.5" or is that just how it is meant to be....?
great video and it helped a lot. I have a question! While making the pickup cavity on the first go, how much depth should be considered for digging in the cavity for pickup?
Hi David, could you please tell me which router bit you use for the pick up cavities? I have a 9.5mm template cutter but don't think that bearing will follow the radius well enough. Thanks.
Ah, so for the 25.5 inch scale, u measure 25.25 for the very front of the bridge?! Makes sense. I’m a beginner guitar builder and was wondering how u know how to set the saddle when installing it. Cheers!
25 1/2 inches from the bridge side of the nut , to the apex of the bridge saddle for the High E string . That will tell you where to mount your bridge . Locate your high E saddle apex 25 1/2 inches from the nut , and then your bridge mounting screw location will follow .
@@EMPTYKProductions Yes set your saddle roughly in the middle of the intonation screw ( allowing for the thru the body drop be hind the saddle ) then position the bridge so the apex of the hi E string saddle is at 25 1/2 inches from the nut and that will locate your bridge and there for mounting screw placement
Los videos están muy bien, todo muy meticuloso y pulcro, pero deberian estar mas resumidos. No tiene sentido ver, durante 5 minutos, como alguien se dedica a lijar.
I build guitars so I watch every UA-cam builder and there are some great ones on here but Fletcher is my favorite. I like how clean and precise he is with even the most mundane tasks. I do have one gripe though, make more videos buddy I've watched all of these a hundred times haha.
I check everyday to see if you have uploaded a new video. LOVE IT. Please keep it going. dying to see how the tele will turn out.
Haha, it takes one to know one! You're absolutely right about techniques carrying over. From everything I've read/watched it's really 90% woodworking and 10% soldering and electronics. If you have a good woodworking foundation to begin with, it seems to me that this is not unlike any other finesse type project, with some considerations of course. Anyway, love your videos, very inspirational. They give me the most confidence so far, from everything I've watched:-)
Hi Alvin, I adjust the high E saddle 3/4 forward then measure 25.5" from the nut (fretboard side) to the break point of the saddle. This allows me to locate the mounting position of the bridge.
I am hooked to your videos now man!
this is the method i am going to use from now on to fit my bridge, fit the neck first, draw either side the neck to get the bridge placement. takes alot of the pain out
love the drilling output jack part
Why?
Pocas veces he visto trabajar con tanta precisión !!! que placer!!! otra felicitación !!!, cuanto mas veo mas deseo probar esas guitarras, que llevan consigo tanta dedicación y amor por la obra, un abrazo sincero desde Argentina de un amante de la guitarra.
Woodeso, I definitely have a passion for woodworking in general. Funny that you should pick that up. The thing is, a lot of general woodworking techniques really can be carried across to guitar building as well. Basic router skills, wood preperation & finishing plus working with hand tools is 90% of building a guitar. Good luck with your upcoming build
Thanks, David. And cheers to you!
mind-blowing beautiful skills !
Please can you make all of your videos available on iPads etc? Some already are but some aren't, I've been watching lots of your videos on my iPad but I'd like to be able to watch them all. Great videos and very helpful
excellent work ... very good machines ...
Smart skills
wow thank you great video
Nice ac/dc live tape you have with Bon :-)
Thank you..
This is my second time through this video set. Very enjoyable. Am I correct in assuming you're a woodworker? It looks to me like you approach building from a woodworkers perspective. I don't necessarily mean you do wood working for a living, but that you started wood working long before you began building guitars. I've watched hundreds of videos gearing up to do my own build and it makes me cringe as a woodworker, some of the things people do;-) Awesome work!!
i am planning to do a similar where do you get those awesome pickup guides i had never seen them before?
Hi Peter, Click on my name then select "Custom Telecaster Build" playlist - All of the video's for that build will be there including part 5. Cheers
Hi Peter, there is a bearing at the top of the router bit that rides along the edges of the template. If you check out my Strat building video's (especially part 7) I show them in detail. Cheers
Yes it is
Mr Fletcher ,Thank you so much for taking time to show us your magnificent work,just a one question when you measure the bridge holding studs did you measure it from the upper nut starting point?
I've learned so much from your videos so far. I have many questions to ask but I must ask one of them. To place the bridge, do I measure from the nut, down to the 12th fret and then take that measurement and go down? and how would I square the bridge up perfectly with the neck? Thank you! And amazing job so far
Yes , but make sure its securely fastened
Hi! excellent job!! What is the size Do you use a Router bit in humbucker pickup cavity?
Would it be practical to do this to the bridge position of a stratocaster while keeping the angle or would i run the risk of hitting a bridge screw hole? I really like the idea of a Green Day/ EVH style strat with a pickguard
Hey Fletcher! What is the bit/drill you use with the router called? Doesn't seem to have a similar in my collection. Thanks for a great video
Very very nice! Quick question, why did you drill the holes for the screws for the bridge from the back of the guitar...? Or am I just seeing things..
nice video. does it matter where you place the pickup cavities, like distance from the bridge/neck?
Hi, David. I have a question about routing for the pickups using the template. How do you do it so that you don't cut past the template? Is there a gap between the cutting blade and the template, or are you just really careful and freehanding it?
This is probably a stupid question, but I cannot for the life of me figure out why he drilled a hole through the top of the body at an angle into the bridge pickup route. Can anyone explain this to me? Love these videos Mr. Fletcher!
+Jake Culey To run the ground wire for the bridge
What is the process for deciding where bridge and the pickup routes should be placed?
Hello David; I'm new to your channel. I'm not sure about navigation yet. Where do I find part 5 for the binding? Thanks. Pete
Hi Mr Fletcher, do you have to use a forstner bit instead of a spade bit for the input jack drilling?
Forstner bit is better but a spade bit can work - test on scrap first to get a feel for it.
how deep did you route the humbucker holes? BTW great video
Is there a specific distance from the end of the neck to the two pickups?
Sure, see part 5
The stewmac website says for a telecaster with a 25.5" scale length, the forward-most mounting screw should be at 25.75" from the nut. Is that how far you positioned yours? because surely that would result in a scale length greater than 25.5" or is that just how it is meant to be....?
Bridge mounting holes positions are defendant on the bridge you are using - 25.75" cannot be right
great video and it helped a lot. I have a question! While making the pickup cavity on the first go, how much depth should be considered for digging in the cavity for pickup?
I take 1/4" passes and take the cavity down as far as I need so the pickup can sit without the screws bottoming out.
Fletcher Handcrafted Guitars thanks a lot
Could you make a Gibson es335 video series?
Hi David, could you please tell me which router bit you use for the pick up cavities? I have a 9.5mm template cutter but don't think that bearing will follow the radius well enough. Thanks.
I probably used a 3/8" ( 9.5mm) so you should be ok
And it was. So far so good. Learning so much from your videos - thank you. I only wish i had your workshop!
Mr Fletcher, for the installation of the bridge, for a 25.5 scale strat, you calculate 25.25'' from the nut to the center of the mounting screw holes?
That is correct for the Gotoh bridge I used
Ah, so for the 25.5 inch scale, u measure 25.25 for the very front of the bridge?! Makes sense. I’m a beginner guitar builder and was wondering how u know how to set the saddle when installing it. Cheers!
25 1/2 inches from the bridge side of the nut , to the apex of the bridge saddle for the High E string . That will tell you where to mount your bridge . Locate your high E saddle apex 25 1/2 inches from the nut , and then your bridge mounting screw location will follow .
@@hoeffer9 thank you! the one question I’ve always had was how to find the total scale length when the saddles can move forward and back.
@@EMPTYKProductions Yes set your saddle roughly in the middle of the intonation screw ( allowing for the thru the body drop be hind the saddle ) then position the bridge so the apex of the hi E string saddle is at 25 1/2 inches from the nut and that will locate your bridge and there for mounting screw placement
at 4:40 should be a video by itself
What about building a N4 ? =)
What are the round grips under the guitar body called..
Bench Cookies
Los videos están muy bien, todo muy meticuloso y pulcro, pero deberian estar mas resumidos. No tiene sentido ver, durante 5 minutos, como alguien se dedica a lijar.
Top music. I'm looking in to making my own guitars and your videos are an inspiration. Thank you. Would you be prepared to correspond by email?
I have a music man sub and this is what I want to do at 4:40
Not one bit of help to a guy making a new guitar for first times. Mute. Awful. Thumbs down