I'm fortunate enough to have a custom OM with a 200+ year old Douglas fir top that was re-claimed out of a Church organ from Cornell University. Its an amazing guitar! Douglas Fir is a seriously under used tone wood! As bright, and punchy as Adi but also sweet and warm like Sitka. Great build!!
This is so wonderful. My favorite part is the back, the color and pattern on the fingerboard, and the slotted headstock. And I've never seen braces visible through the side, but I love it!
I watch a LOT of acoustic builds and I absolutely love the continuity and the editing. Great use of wood and I love how you added extra neck support BESIDES the truss rod. Great job, I subbed. 😊 now play some Doors on it!
Thanks for the sub! If you liked this one, I’ve got a few others you’ll probably enjoy too! Try this one: ua-cam.com/video/UQgsGZRA64o/v-deo.htmlsi=klB2tUQ9SlsfZHoD
Very beautiful build Danny! When I first saw the rotten door with ants all over it, I thought it would be a nightmare!😱 Hopefully there was enough intact wood to work with. The guitar came up pretty nice and warm sounding! Your work is always precise and clean!
Oops! Love it! Danny, your builds are always an inspiration! That one flat sawn X-brace makes me nervous though. I have an Aklot guitar that had braces cut the same and one split. Hopefully my case was due too wood not adequately seasoned. I’m sure your door is well seasoned so hopefully it will be fine. Keep up the great work! I look forward to seeing your next one!
@@Kaden-d9w first I’ll have to find some cottonwood and cedar! I pretty much use all reclaimed materials. I’ve got some unidentified barn wood that I think I’ll be using next. But I haven’t started yet so I don’t know!
Its absolutely amazing you can a make a guitar from anything. Dry cool videos to watch sir. What’s your best sounding guitar you’ve made so far (what woods) ? Thanks for your time 👍
I think the Douglas fir acoustic I made recently is probably the best acoustic I’ve built so far although I’m still very much learning how to build acoustics through trial and error. ua-cam.com/video/UQgsGZRA64o/v-deo.htmlsi=YFOpHbs2B0iCG2GD My favorite electric is the denim telecaster: ua-cam.com/users/shortsWfVhvsAq9Us?si=5S6c4JrQ697df2yg
very impressive congratulations 🙂. What laquer (spread with piece of rag) have You used for front plate i looks nice and gives nice shine ?? Best regards Andrew
I did put a bridge plate in there, I almost forgot, I did it after I glued the top to the sides right before I glued the back on. I just forgot to film it!
@@stevesstrings5243 good eye! It’s a Gibson L-00 but I gave it a full 25.75 inch scale length instead of 24.75 and I made it a 13 fret instead of a 14 fret which moves the bridge a little further down into the center of the body.
I’ve never used titanium rods (or anything but a truss rod) in any of my other builds. I chose to use the rods this time because this is a Douglas fir neck. Usually I use maple or something stronger.
@@dannylewisguitars you've built a beautiful guitar! But I was also pondering how much truss rod adjustability there would be with the double stiffeners? Better be a strong truss rod to overcome their combined strength. Pretty sure that won't twist or warp any time soon though.
@@kevisp77 I’m going to add the disclaimer that I don’t really know if it was necessary! But there are plenty of builders who use carbon fiber robs in every neck regardless of wood species. As far as the strength of the rods, they’re stiffer than wood but I could bend them over my knee with my hands if I wanted to. And truss rods are already strong, even without any reinforcement they have to overcome the strength of 6 steel strings pulling in the opposite direction. They don’t have to move the neck much. Just counteract the pull of the strings when necessary. But also, I could be wrong about everything!
Great choice leaving Douglas open and light with minimum natural finish, it sounds best that way. While if you fill its grain too much with product it may sound a bit dull. Kudos.
Realy beautifull, I like Your work ! And I love the idea of using recycled wood to make precious objects. 👍 (Just for my sanity would you use a glue brush instead of your fingers? 😂)😉
In the past I’ve taken measurements from my existing guitars and drawn it out on paper then transfer the paper to the sides. This time I printed a template from this website: www.electricherald.com/acoustic-templates-archive/
Acetone is for binding the plastic binding to the wood. The acetone melts the surface of the plastic and then it dries and is attached the wood. It’s crazy! I can’t believe we put that stuff on our fingernails!
@@dannylewisguitars Wow! Thanks for the response. I've used acetone to reverse the effects of glue, so that's why I was confused to see it used to bond things.
why did you even outline the bracing when you were off the outline by over and inch . In every direction... Ive only made 2 guitars in my life so im out of my depth on the reasoning.. but my thought is, why use template when you dont follow it... Why assemble the tonewood and bind it before even adding the back of the guitar. Why did you leave so much tearout on joints... What is the benefit with bolt on vs mortise and tenan...why have a typical classical guitar headstock for steel guitar strings over nylon.. im so confused..
@@Adevilsquid23 I’m very sorry you got so confused! I missed layout on the bracing because I cut the half laps for the c bracing slightly the wrong angle. I decided it wouldn’t matter that much because I’m just a dummy in a basement building a guitar for himself so it probably wouldn’t end the world or anything. I bound the top before adding the back because I like to have access to the back when fitting the neck. I use the easy access to layout the holes for the bolts. I bound it because I wanted to be able to get that area as close to finished and fit with the neck. I know it’s not the way most people do it but it seems to have worked out okay. I’m not sure what tearout you’re referring to but if it’s in the shot of me test fitting the x brace, I refined it more before gluing it up, I just didn’t film everything. I used bolt on necks because it is an easier process for me. I did a slotted headstock because I like the way they look. They’re used on steel string guitars as well as classical by lots of reputable companies, so I don’t think I’m breaking any molds unfortunately. All that said, I’m just a guy in his basement trying to pass the time. I haven’t been trained and I don’t claim to be any good. I just found something I enjoy doing. I hope you have a great day and experience less confusion moving forward!
@@dannylewisguitarsThanks for answering my questions and I'm sorry for being a dick. Guitar sounds good but it took me for a loop. I guess for me it's a trust the process and if it works best for you, that's great. Well wishes from here
Great project! The only choice I would question is the fretboard because it will deteriorate too fast under the finger nails. Other than that - very cool!
I loved the Whoops when the door fell off the shop mate 😂. Great job! Love the hard work and project…. Enjoy the guitar!
With headphones on this sounds fantastic. Great clarity and resonance.
I'm fortunate enough to have a custom OM with a 200+ year old Douglas fir top that was re-claimed out of a Church organ from Cornell University. Its an amazing guitar! Douglas Fir is a seriously under used tone wood! As bright, and punchy as Adi but also sweet and warm like Sitka. Great build!!
Oh snap! That guitar probably got to hear so many generations of the acapella group Here Comes Treble!
What a great use of a door. Now it opens to world of great sounding music. Well done.
"Oh wow look at that fretboard, what is that, ebony?"
"...... yes."
Great build and editing, well done!
the "oops" at 1:05 had me rolling! lolol
This guitar sounds great! I didn't expect it, to be honest. Respect.
This is so wonderful. My favorite part is the back, the color and pattern on the fingerboard, and the slotted headstock. And I've never seen braces visible through the side, but I love it!
Thank you so much!
Danny - you are the king of reclaimed wood guitar making. Another great project. Thanks.
I built two solid body electric guitars from blanks I cut from a block of Douglas Fir I had sittling around for 30 years. Great job!
I'd love to see an update on how it held up someday, great build as always, love your inspiration
Sounds great
Much better than an old door!!! Awesome project!
No ants 🐜 were harmed during this guitar build….and quite frankly….the old front door has never looked so good, or sounded so great! 🚪+ 😓 = 🎸 🌟
Some ants may have been slightly harmed!
@@dannylewisguitars Oh well….it was for a good cause.😝
That thing sounds amazing!!
Marvelous look and sound. Excelllent work.
You are very talented. I would love to build my own custom guitar. Very cool
Sounds as good as many store bought axes.
Outstanding!
Thats incredible ... well done
Wow great work dude!
Beautiful guitar. Sounds amazing.
I watch a LOT of acoustic builds and I absolutely love the continuity and the editing. Great use of wood and I love how you added extra neck support BESIDES the truss rod. Great job, I subbed. 😊 now play some Doors on it!
Thanks for the sub! If you liked this one, I’ve got a few others you’ll probably enjoy too! Try this one: ua-cam.com/video/UQgsGZRA64o/v-deo.htmlsi=klB2tUQ9SlsfZHoD
Fascinating video. Wonderful build.
Very beautiful build Danny!
When I first saw the rotten door with ants all over it, I thought it would be a nightmare!😱 Hopefully there was enough intact wood to work with. The guitar came up pretty nice and warm sounding! Your work is always precise and clean!
Great video. I made a telecaster body out of a similar pine door. It sounded and looked great. I still wish I hadn't sold it.
Now i have seen everything !!!!
Wait till you see this: ua-cam.com/video/t-jSI0r0DuE/v-deo.htmlsi=4gb3HDmkU938_DDQ
Nice looking guitar, sounds good also!
Beautiful! I've always loved straight grained doug fir and wondered how it would work for a guitar. Truly gorgeous art man!
Love Douglas Fir and plan to do thinline Telecaster.
Well done!
New subscriber wow I am very impressed as a Luthier myself you get an A plus
Amazing!! And it/you sound great!!
Great project. Beautiful guitar. Love it!
I BUILT ONE OUT OF BEAVER FIR ONCE. IT WAS AMAZING AND EVEN 100%WATERPROOF.
Nice job! Sounds great.
Very nice!
Sounds fantastic. You can make a great sounding guitar out of anything really.
blimey!! skills mate 👊
this is amazing
You are my favorite UA-camr! Thank you for making such great videos. You wouldn't be from Tennessee, would you? I would love to learn more.
I am actually from St. Louis. I do love a nice trip to Nashville though.
Oops! Love it! Danny, your builds are always an inspiration! That one flat sawn X-brace makes me nervous though. I have an Aklot guitar that had braces cut the same and one split. Hopefully my case was due too wood not adequately seasoned. I’m sure your door is well seasoned so hopefully it will be fine. Keep up the great work! I look forward to seeing your next one!
nice work,
excellent video
@@ad66807 thanks!
Forget Black Friday sales. Just build the guitar you want
I subbedddd so quick
Hey I have a request for your next video! Can you do a cottonwood guitar with a cedar top?
@@Kaden-d9w first I’ll have to find some cottonwood and cedar!
I pretty much use all reclaimed materials. I’ve got some unidentified barn wood that I think I’ll be using next. But I haven’t started yet so I don’t know!
I want one!
Very Nice
This was awesome… I was wondering if he’d find some quarter sawn wood for the top …and it was in there (the door).
Quem sabe transformar a madeira vira uma obra de arte sensacional belo trabalho
Could you play any Doors tunes on it?
Danny, so how is your wife getting along with the blue tarp you're using for a front door now?
I don’t know. She left for some reason. Can’t imagine why.
Its absolutely amazing you can a make a guitar from anything. Dry cool videos to watch sir. What’s your best sounding guitar you’ve made so far (what woods) ?
Thanks for your time 👍
I think the Douglas fir acoustic I made recently is probably the best acoustic I’ve built so far although I’m still very much learning how to build acoustics through trial and error. ua-cam.com/video/UQgsGZRA64o/v-deo.htmlsi=YFOpHbs2B0iCG2GD
My favorite electric is the denim telecaster: ua-cam.com/users/shortsWfVhvsAq9Us?si=5S6c4JrQ697df2yg
Amazing! What were the two round blemishes on the back of the neck from?
They were screw holes from where the hinges were on the door. I drilled them out and filled them with dowels.
Nice
awesome
Very very nice
amazing
Your going to mess around and discover something!
Hey man what kind of planer is that
very impressive congratulations 🙂. What laquer (spread with piece of rag) have You used for front plate i looks nice and gives nice shine ??
Best regards Andrew
I used wipe-on polyurethane. I think I put on 6 coats over 3 days. If you take it slow and build up thin coats you can buff it to a decent shine.
I didn't see a bridge plate. How do you keep the strings beads from tearing into the soft wood top?
I did put a bridge plate in there, I almost forgot, I did it after I glued the top to the sides right before I glued the back on.
I just forgot to film it!
Easiest way to strip paint from old wood? Take it to the board of appeals..
Very nice. Did you radius the fretboard or just the frets? I didn’t see you radius the fretboard.
I did radius the fretboard. I just didn’t film that part. I did a 16 inch radius.
Great job Danny! It looks great and sounds really good too. Personally, I love the Doug Fir grainlines. What guitar shape is that?
Good question! His side bender mold was labeled” L 00 template”.
@@stevesstrings5243 good eye! It’s a Gibson L-00 but I gave it a full 25.75 inch scale length instead of 24.75 and I made it a 13 fret instead of a 14 fret which moves the bridge a little further down into the center of the body.
If a guitar is going to be made of d.fir, it would haft to be a tight-grain right?
Can you make a guitar like this one, but.....make the body thin line and solid like a electric guitar. Bolt on neck, humbucker pickups, ect.
Like a thinline telecaster? But made of this wood? Yes.
I like that project. But a trussrod and two aluminum? Do xou have experience that made this necessary?
I’ve never used titanium rods (or anything but a truss rod) in any of my other builds. I chose to use the rods this time because this is a Douglas fir neck. Usually I use maple or something stronger.
@@dannylewisguitars you've built a beautiful guitar! But I was also pondering how much truss rod adjustability there would be with the double stiffeners? Better be a strong truss rod to overcome their combined strength. Pretty sure that won't twist or warp any time soon though.
@@kevisp77 I’m going to add the disclaimer that I don’t really know if it was necessary!
But there are plenty of builders who use carbon fiber robs in every neck regardless of wood species.
As far as the strength of the rods, they’re stiffer than wood but I could bend them over my knee with my hands if I wanted to.
And truss rods are already strong, even without any reinforcement they have to overcome the strength of 6 steel strings pulling in the opposite direction. They don’t have to move the neck much. Just counteract the pull of the strings when necessary.
But also, I could be wrong about everything!
Great choice leaving Douglas open and light with minimum natural finish, it sounds best that way. While if you fill its grain too much with product it may sound a bit dull. Kudos.
Do you sell these?
I could!
Nice Job! Did you play any DOORS songs on it?
I love Doug Fir in general. And that guitar is giving me GAS, but just for that one beauty.
Realy beautifull, I like Your work ! And I love the idea of using recycled wood to make precious objects. 👍
(Just for my sanity would you use a glue brush instead of your fingers? 😂)😉
I’m not sure I can do this. I will try just for you with my next video. Maybe.
How do you mark the taper on the sides?
In the past I’ve taken measurements from my existing guitars and drawn it out on paper then transfer the paper to the sides.
This time I printed a template from this website: www.electricherald.com/acoustic-templates-archive/
Very cool. What's the acetone for? I see you apply it around the black border material.
Acetone is for binding the plastic binding to the wood. The acetone melts the surface of the plastic and then it dries and is attached the wood. It’s crazy! I can’t believe we put that stuff on our fingernails!
@@dannylewisguitars Wow! Thanks for the response. I've used acetone to reverse the effects of glue, so that's why I was confused to see it used to bond things.
What did you use for the top? Edit: And for the Fret board? I really enjoyed this. Thanks.
A door.
The entire guitar is Douglas fir. It’s all from the same door.
Regrettably those ants 🐜 got evicted 😁
Great guitar with an abnormally good quality sounding attack on the note. Wierd midrange/high range. Interested in knowing how it ages.
How much of that lead paint did you ingest?
Just enough.
i hope I can have one of your guitars☺️🙏
@@pemmarentertainment8497 for free?
It’s pretty good for entry level stuff. 😂
Looks like your guitar has opened a lot of doors for you.
But now you have to build an arch top Jazz guitar. Bob Benedetto book building an arch top guitar is excellent.
@@Guitar6ty I would love to! I’ll check out the book.
Old wood is the best wood.
And I thought the only thing you'd be able to play is the doors🤪🤪😁😁
Can you play anything by Adam And The Ants? 😂😂😂
why did you even outline the bracing when you were off the outline by over and inch . In every direction... Ive only made 2 guitars in my life so im out of my depth on the reasoning.. but my thought is, why use template when you dont follow it... Why assemble the tonewood and bind it before even adding the back of the guitar. Why did you leave so much tearout on joints... What is the benefit with bolt on vs mortise and tenan...why have a typical classical guitar headstock for steel guitar strings over nylon.. im so confused..
@@Adevilsquid23 I’m very sorry you got so confused!
I missed layout on the bracing because I cut the half laps for the c bracing slightly the wrong angle. I decided it wouldn’t matter that much because I’m just a dummy in a basement building a guitar for himself so it probably wouldn’t end the world or anything.
I bound the top before adding the back because I like to have access to the back when fitting the neck. I use the easy access to layout the holes for the bolts. I bound it because I wanted to be able to get that area as close to finished and fit with the neck. I know it’s not the way most people do it but it seems to have worked out okay.
I’m not sure what tearout you’re referring to but if it’s in the shot of me test fitting the x brace, I refined it more before gluing it up, I just didn’t film everything.
I used bolt on necks because it is an easier process for me.
I did a slotted headstock because I like the way they look. They’re used on steel string guitars as well as classical by lots of reputable companies, so I don’t think I’m breaking any molds unfortunately.
All that said, I’m just a guy in his basement trying to pass the time. I haven’t been trained and I don’t claim to be any good. I just found something I enjoy doing.
I hope you have a great day and experience less confusion moving forward!
@@dannylewisguitarsThanks for answering my questions and I'm sorry for being a dick. Guitar sounds good but it took me for a loop. I guess for me it's a trust the process and if it works best for you, that's great. Well wishes from here
Great project!
The only choice I would question is the fretboard because it will deteriorate too fast under the finger nails. Other than that - very cool!
👍👍👍
КАЙФ!!!👻👻👻
Только гриф надо укрепить с тыльной стороны композитом стекловолокно с эпоксидкой диаметров 5 мм , чтобы гриф не изогнуло.
I did reinforce the neck with titanium rods. You can see me do it at 6:25.
@@dannylewisguitars Титан это дорогой материал . И с тыльной стороны грифа. Материал этот должен работать на растяжение , а не на сжатие.
@@АндрейГалкин-й5ч Okay!
Brittle and prone to cracks.
All your pieces are EXTRA thick so may not be a problem.
Good luck.
This turned out awesome! I've recently built a pink floyd tribute video my channel if you want to check it out. What did you use for finish?
Knock knock
Whose there?
Orgeon
Oregon who?
Oregon your front door would make a good guitar..
Dude, so good. Curious, how thick are you cutting the boards on the table saw for the body? 1/8"? Every video you let out is Gold man, keep it up!
I think I cut them around 1/8 inch but then I used a planer and sanding to get them closer to 3mm