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How I build guitars WITHOUT spending money on lumber! FREE WOOD!

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  • Опубліковано 6 січ 2023
  • I built this using all reclaimed lumber from a headboard and bed rails.
    It’s a small bodied Les Paul ish guitar with cheap humbuckers and a slotted headstock.

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  • @tjsogmc
    @tjsogmc Рік тому +17

    Wood is simply a raw material. Scrap is abundant and usually free. What's more impressive is the mad woodworking skills to make something beautiful and functional from it.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +6

      Yeah but wood is a pretty cool raw material!

    • @tjsogmc
      @tjsogmc Рік тому +3

      @@dannylewisguitars you'll get no argument from me about that!
      I sometimes tell people who like to criticize others tha Picasso and Rembrandt used the same paints that everyone else had- how they used them, on the other hand, speaks olumes about vision and talent.
      The wood is not important, what is done with it is what matters.

    • @tomalexiou9573
      @tomalexiou9573 Рік тому +2

      Great work Danny and the guitar sounds soulful!

  • @calvinbass1839
    @calvinbass1839 Рік тому +3

    Well done! Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

  • @thomasmartinscott
    @thomasmartinscott Рік тому +4

    This brings back great memories. In 1981 I took a Lutherie Course and built a Mandolin.
    It was so satisfying and so much fun. That is a BEAUTIFUL Guitar. It has to be a Joy to play.

  • @gerryreynolds8367
    @gerryreynolds8367 Рік тому +3

    Have thought about trying my hand at it.........but would like to use sound board out of an old piano.....you sometimes find them for free because it would cost too much to restore....

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +2

      That’s a great idea! I’d like to do that too but don’t want to transport a piano!

  • @augustpineworkshop
    @augustpineworkshop Рік тому +12

    Just found your channel and I really like your use of reclaimed materials. I think it not only makes the projects feel a lot more approachable in terms of cost but also adds a lot of character to the final product. Great job!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully I'll have lots more in the future!

  • @TheRockinDonkey
    @TheRockinDonkey Рік тому +4

    Someone slept in the bed that was attached to. Now you can wake them up with some sweet power chords.

  • @rodrigocastro7651
    @rodrigocastro7651 Рік тому +5

    I build my own guitars , love this videos !!!

  • @weejim48
    @weejim48 Рік тому +5

    People that don’t work with wood will never know the absolute joy & satisfaction of producing beautiful things. Bravo sir. P.S I also play guitar so appreciate the fact that it has to be playable as well. 🇬🇧👍

  • @chrisghiardi117
    @chrisghiardi117 Рік тому +3

    Legend was Paul Reed Smith used to source wood from furniture when he started building.

  • @carlbaumeister3439
    @carlbaumeister3439 Рік тому +3

    Awesome, especially the slotted headstock and darkwood fret markers.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +3

      Thanks! I like these fret markers. They’re simple but unique enough to be noticeable!

  • @kenmiles4145
    @kenmiles4145 Рік тому +3

    Honey, I'm going to tear up the headboard to make guitar.

  • @dposs34possinger8
    @dposs34possinger8 Рік тому +3

    Has a nice Jimmy Page/Danelectro tone! VERY NICE BUILD! Subscribed!

  • @fredware5392
    @fredware5392 Рік тому +4

    Great video and editing. Thank you for editing it with precision. Let the video tell the story. Amazing guitar and craftsmanship. Sounds great!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! I made the whole video on my phone cause I’m too cheap to buy a camera or a video editing program.

  • @robertwantland646
    @robertwantland646 Рік тому +9

    The best yet! Your branding looks sharp and fits perfectly on such a beautiful piece

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +6

      Thank you! The branding iron was a christmas gift from my wife. She designed the logo too!

    • @robertwantland646
      @robertwantland646 Рік тому +1

      @@dannylewisguitarsthat's so badass

  • @spappy2k6
    @spappy2k6 Рік тому +2

    For videos like this I wish UA-cam had a "hell yeah" button!
    Thoroughly impressed!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +2

      Thank you friend! Maybe you should work for UA-cam. Someone needs to be there to make sure they don’t have anymore glaring oversights like the lack of a Hell Yeah button!

  • @darleneirvin7259
    @darleneirvin7259 Рік тому +4

    Outstanding craftsmanship! I’m in awe of your talents.

  • @seanantley1965
    @seanantley1965 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely beautiful work!!! You’re one talented person, also love how you edited your video!!! Thank You!!!

  • @fredchatham6680
    @fredchatham6680 Рік тому +3

    Excellent video. Wood prices have gotten even crazier. I get nearly as excited watching others build as I do doing it myself. Yeah, i "like to watch ". I have a borderline fetish thing happening with single cut body styles anyway which makes this video even better.

  • @gothridercreations
    @gothridercreations Рік тому +6

    Another great build dude, might need to steal that fret marker idea for my next build though 😀

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +4

      You should! It’s not hard, it’s unique and it covers side markers and face markers in one go!

  • @dannymathis7275
    @dannymathis7275 Рік тому +3

    Excellent craftsmanship! Sounds and looks great!

  • @GazAce
    @GazAce Рік тому +3

    Sounds cool with the twin hummys. Nice job mate, beautiful work! 👌

  • @stevepethel6843
    @stevepethel6843 Рік тому +1

    Wow you are amazing. That is beautiful guitar you built...God's continued blessings

  • @tomegan7718
    @tomegan7718 Рік тому +3

    The branded logo is a badass touch, along with the chambered body.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +3

      Thank you, my brother. My wife designed the logo and gave me the branding iron for Christmas.

  • @WildBORProductions
    @WildBORProductions Рік тому +3

    Very nice 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @whaguitars
    @whaguitars Рік тому +6

    Great looking guitar and love your video editing. Nice work.

  • @PaulieHo
    @PaulieHo Рік тому +1

    LOVE the way you did the fretboard dude. guitar sounds great!

  • @fredvanderlinden8908
    @fredvanderlinden8908 Рік тому +3

    Looks a lot like the guitar I built about a year ago. LP style with slotted headstock. Mine has a neck through body. Great job.

  • @yellowcat1310
    @yellowcat1310 7 місяців тому +1

    all my guitars have reclaimed wood. some necks started out as 4 x 4s that were laying around for 20 years. an old crib, a bed...
    nice guitar you made

  • @aitcheyai
    @aitcheyai Рік тому +3

    Wow! Great work, and it sounds fab!

  • @m.dulgheru7044
    @m.dulgheru7044 5 місяців тому

    I'm dying of envy and admiration. A beautiful guitar with a great sound. Well done!

  • @Chris_the_Dingo
    @Chris_the_Dingo 3 місяці тому

    Love the slotted headstock. Beautiful work...thanks for sharing!

  • @RowanGroen
    @RowanGroen Рік тому +3

    Last couple of weeks i am listening to a lot of guitar video's. Especially les paul's. My conclusion is that if there is no real 50's or early 60's PAF in it, it does not matter what you buy. (and the stephens design paf's are almost impossible to get) Everything that is built nowadays is of good building quality. The Vintage les paul's (the brand vintage) do almost sound as good as a gibson les paul. For that almost part, i am not willing to pay 1500-2000 euro more. I rather spend that 1500 euro's on a good amp.

  • @paulsimmons5726
    @paulsimmons5726 Рік тому +2

    While the body shape is similar to a Les Paul, it reminded me of a Zemitas!
    Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing!

  • @michaelpavone7658
    @michaelpavone7658 Рік тому +3

    The only difference is I buy and use all high end hardware and electronics

  • @michaelpavone7658
    @michaelpavone7658 Рік тому +4

    I just want you to know I'm doing the same EXACT thing your doing. Old furniture or any wood I find people throw away except for treated building lumber( won't use ). Awxome

  • @streety301
    @streety301 Рік тому +1

    my favorite kinda guitar build video asmr wood shop shit. no looped cheesy background music

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Maybe don’t watch my first view build videos. They might have some cheesy music. But, my most recent ones sound like they’d be your jam!

  • @FoulOwl2112
    @FoulOwl2112 Рік тому +3

    Sounds almost as good as it looks.

  • @sophiafake-virus2456
    @sophiafake-virus2456 Рік тому +4

    goes up to 11 notches on the headboard

  • @whoguy4231
    @whoguy4231 Рік тому +3

    That guitar sounds so resonant ... Must be the old wood!!!

  • @stevenharrison488
    @stevenharrison488 Рік тому +3

    I'm in Thailand right now watching, and the wood where I am just laying around is a.axing for guitar it's there for the asking have some bits to bring back to start first project was hoping do it here bits bits didn't turn up ☺

  • @stevesstrings5243
    @stevesstrings5243 Рік тому +1

    Another great build! I love seeing the process!

  • @ubiratanguimaraes6996
    @ubiratanguimaraes6996 Рік тому +2

    much better than one you buy from a shop

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +3

      I don’t know if that’s true! But I certainly like it more than one from a store!

  • @ktsproductionstudio
    @ktsproductionstudio Рік тому +3

    That’s such a cool idea for inlays

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I did it on my very first guitar because I was lazy and I thought it would be cool to do face markers and side dots at the same time. Now I’ve done it a few times and it’s my favorite way to do it!

    • @ktsproductionstudio
      @ktsproductionstudio Рік тому

      @@dannylewisguitars I like it, seems like you can make it very subtle or very bold👍🏼

  • @CMRWoodworks
    @CMRWoodworks Рік тому +1

    Cool build!

  • @randyhartgraves
    @randyhartgraves Рік тому +3

    Gotta love making something both beautiful and functional with wood!!
    Just got a nice slab of walnut, can't wait to start my project.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +2

      Yeah! Its addictive.
      What are you going to make with your walnut slab?

    • @randyhartgraves
      @randyhartgraves Рік тому +2

      @@dannylewisguitars I don't have the dimensions of the slab yet, but it might be big enough for 2 guitar bodies. Would like to do a Fender style, strat or tele, and also a Les Paul or PRS type.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +2

      @@randyhartgraves you can’t go wrong with a telecaster!

  • @neivaldoduarte4576
    @neivaldoduarte4576 Рік тому +3

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏... taí um trabalho prazeiroso de fazer... maravilhoso!!! O resultado é muito massa!!

  • @MC87-D2T1X4
    @MC87-D2T1X4 День тому

    Wow. What a masterpiece.

  • @jaismohamad1497
    @jaismohamad1497 Рік тому +2

    Sounds good!
    Wish I have your talent.

  • @scottprather5645
    @scottprather5645 Рік тому +2

    Very cool!

  • @adamnash2009
    @adamnash2009 Рік тому +5

    man, this is both an epic guitar and an epic video.

  • @PeterKertesz2013
    @PeterKertesz2013 Рік тому +2

    This video is ridiculous and awesome at the same time.

  • @darrellslifka5136
    @darrellslifka5136 Рік тому +2

    I REALLY like how you did your frett markers! Fun video.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! I’m working on a bass right now and I’m planning on using the same fret marker design. Stay tuned!

  • @tommyvalle4476
    @tommyvalle4476 Рік тому +1

    Wow it sounds amazing great job

  • @klausrusswurm3506
    @klausrusswurm3506 Рік тому +2

    Cool Guitar, excellente 🎼🎸🎼🎸👍👏🙂

  • @mstargate12
    @mstargate12 Рік тому +1

    Like ya style pal👍

  • @robertpennington1019
    @robertpennington1019 Рік тому +4

    Amazing! You’ve inspired me to try and build my own guitar to start learning the process.
    Would you post a tool list? It looked like a table saw, router, hand drill, that little plainer, etc.
    Man a basic tutorial would be epic too.
    Thanks for the video!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +2

      That’s awesome! I got started two years ago by watching other people’s UA-cam videos!
      You can get by without many of the tools I used in this video. If you buy lumber that’s closer to the right size you don’t need the planer or table saw.
      Router, drill, jig saw, sander and some small hand tools. Files, and soldering iron too.
      This is a video I made a while back trying to use just some basic tools: ua-cam.com/video/Ki6Q0VKhKuI/v-deo.html
      This is not me but it’s a great tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/vjcmbmjL8qM/v-deo.html

  • @commonsensehill372
    @commonsensehill372 Рік тому +2

    Great build. Subbed.

  • @Anne-bf2fb
    @Anne-bf2fb Рік тому +1

    Very nice

  • @ian00001
    @ian00001 Рік тому +2

    Shades of Brian May - nice job!

  • @robinleebraun7739
    @robinleebraun7739 Рік тому +3

    I am always on the lookout for discarded wood. Real wood. Most furniture is no longer real wood. Particleboard crap. Useful for forms and patterns, but won’t hold a screw. Even expensive furniture is made from the stuff and only door frames and moldings are solid.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +3

      Yeah, I get my furniture free from Craigslist mostly and I’m pretty picky about what I’ll actually drive to go get!

  • @tomalexiou9573
    @tomalexiou9573 Рік тому +3

    Great work Danny and the guitar has soul!

  • @Joe-mz6dc
    @Joe-mz6dc 15 днів тому

    From headboard to head banger. 🤟🏻 😎

  • @omarfranciscocorrea7929
    @omarfranciscocorrea7929 Рік тому +1

    Felicitaciones...

  • @Anne-bf2fb
    @Anne-bf2fb Рік тому +2

    I'd like to see a jazzmaster shaped looking guitar you build

  • @Anne-bf2fb
    @Anne-bf2fb Рік тому +2

    I've seen people use nails as frets tangs

  • @Vict1ni_
    @Vict1ni_ Рік тому +4

    Hi Danny!
    How much would you charge for an abstract guitar build?
    Your work really inspires me but I don't have the tools to do what you do, so if I could maybe commission one that would be awesome!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +4

      Depends on how much what you want and how much you want to spend on parts. Send me an email Danny.Lewis.guitar@gmail.com and we can chat!

    • @Vict1ni_
      @Vict1ni_ Рік тому +2

      @@dannylewisguitars I've emailed you :)

  • @johnbelfiglio562
    @johnbelfiglio562 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful build. My only thought is, that must have been a pretty solid bed to use for a guitar. What kind of wood was the headboard and frame made from? Whatever it was, still sounds and looks great!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +4

      Mahogany and Maple! I use salvaged lumber in all my builds. I find it on craigslist or my wife finds it on facebook marketplace. I have to be pretty picky about what I'll go get because its difficult to tell from photos what furniture is plywood and what is solid. Most of the time I get lucky and come away with free hardwoods!

    • @johnbelfiglio562
      @johnbelfiglio562 Рік тому +3

      @@dannylewisguitars nice. Great job!

  • @georgevillanueva6926
    @georgevillanueva6926 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow brotha amazing work

    • @georgevillanueva6926
      @georgevillanueva6926 9 місяців тому +1

      Good stuff on the fret board

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, my brethren!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  9 місяців тому +1

      @@georgevillanueva6926this ended up being one of my favorite fretboard designs. It’s simple and you’ve got fretmarkers on the face and sides of the board in one go.

  • @truth-ig2um
    @truth-ig2um 5 місяців тому +1

    awsome

  • @maxwellblakely7952
    @maxwellblakely7952 Рік тому +4

    But where are all the tone woods man? You didn’t even tap on the wood to see if it would ring out a perfect G note…

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +3

      You’re right! There’s no Indian Rosewood, or even Koa anywhere near this guitar! It sounds like garbage!

  • @paraflightjoe1053
    @paraflightjoe1053 Рік тому +2

    Need to play with no distortion'

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +5

      Thanks! I did play a clean sound once before adding the overdrive right at the beginning on the playing in the video. I should have added more. Next time!

  • @portsideguitar1981
    @portsideguitar1981 Рік тому +3

    Cool and all, but not cheap as you’d have thousands of dollars in tooling.

  • @MOVIE_MUSIC_STORE
    @MOVIE_MUSIC_STORE Рік тому

    I'm a poor man so I can't buy a guitar and make it as good as yours. Then the guitar seems like a dream 🥺🥺🥺

  • @dashdrum-again
    @dashdrum-again 6 місяців тому +1

    I've tried a couple to times to do the fret markers as you show here, but my workmanship is not quite up to the task. I'll try again in a few months I as (hopefully) improve.

  • @DougHinVA
    @DougHinVA Рік тому +2

    All that saved money on a guard over the spinning table-saw blade will disappear when he is in the emergency room and a finger or part of a hand is gone... permanently.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +4

      I already cut off all my fingers! I have a mechanical hand like Luke Skywalker!

  • @carloalbertorassaval3275
    @carloalbertorassaval3275 Рік тому +3

    My headboard is made of Les Paul bodies. I adore it.

  • @lexist7
    @lexist7 Рік тому +2

    I was scared for you in some parts of the video

  • @jodystarkey6792
    @jodystarkey6792 Рік тому +3

    what kind of wood is that motel 6 hip shaker. lmao im just kidding id like to try out a few of your guitars even buy 1.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +2

      Some kind of mahogany and maple. You’re welcome to buy one! Let me know!

  • @TheSharmd
    @TheSharmd Рік тому +1

    Would love to have your work. I'm here in kuala Lumpur Malaysia. I can't afford an expensive godin silent guitar. Can u build one for me for nylon accoustic silent guitar ?

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +1

      I could but it probably wouldn’t be cheap! I have to charge for my time and materials!

  • @elm478
    @elm478 Рік тому +3

    “Knock me down 9 times, but I get up 10.” - Cardi B

  • @scarmyguitar
    @scarmyguitar Рік тому +3

    Bro we need to collab! HMU!

  • @vladd001
    @vladd001 Рік тому +2

    Sweet, but the wood is the cheapest part in a guitar

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +3

      Unless you put cheap hardware and electronics in it like I did on this one! I think the pickups cost $35 for both. I believe I spent less than $70 for the whole build!

    • @vladd001
      @vladd001 Рік тому +1

      @@dannylewisguitars 👍👍👍

  • @Mario-jn5zq
    @Mario-jn5zq Рік тому +1

    I just don't understand the style of classic guitar tuners you used...

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +3

      I stole the idea of an electric with slotted headstock from a B&G little sister. I have just always liked a slotted headstock on a steel string guitar!

  • @kusholhumedeo7851
    @kusholhumedeo7851 Рік тому +2

    I wanna work with you if I am near you.... 😍

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +1

      Where are you?

    • @kusholhumedeo7851
      @kusholhumedeo7851 Рік тому +1

      @@dannylewisguitars me from Nagaland, India. Doing one-man band music channel using my hand made bass guitar. Kindly check out and drop comment to support me 🙏

  • @johnbipper4601
    @johnbipper4601 Рік тому +1

    All wood used to be a tree...

  • @Anne-bf2fb
    @Anne-bf2fb Рік тому +1

    Your poor hands

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Рік тому +3

      What happened to my hands? They still work, last I checked.

  • @user-kd2ow7pb1c
    @user-kd2ow7pb1c Рік тому +1

    Столько станков, чтобы сделать такую некрасивую гитару. Я на коленке, без электрооборудования, делал гитары красивее

  • @user-eu4ts3uc8e
    @user-eu4ts3uc8e Рік тому

    Ацтой

  • @user-eu4ts3uc8e
    @user-eu4ts3uc8e Рік тому

    А инструменты че в магазах бесплатно раздают? 😂😂🤣