Your love of the use of what your heart feels truly came across whilst watching this exceptional video. I would be very proud to be the custodian of such a work of no doubt art. All the best to you.
Soon as the oil hit the wood, I was stunned with the silky folds of the quitled maple you chose for the top, and loved the pearl, abalone, and resin inlays used throughout the build. Absolutely gorgeous 💜💜💜💜💜
Does quilt maple become that way because of the way it's cut from the tree / rough timber? Thank you 🤓 what was your final grit # on the maple, just before the stain?
I really like the wood chosen for the project. As a traditionalist, you almost lost me with the eurothene pour but it turned out a nice accent to the guitar and made it personalized to you, so good on ya. For me, I think the real let down was in the sound of the guitar. It didn't sound even close to an Epiphone or a real Gibson and after all that work and the body turning out so beautifully it was disappointing to have that result just because of a little attention to detail. With the right pick-ups and better electronics set of splits I think your guitar could sound at least far superior to an Epiphone...it would just depend on the glue you used. Personally I would have used a hide glue to provide a much better resonance within the guitar but live and learn. There is always the next ES 335 OR ES 339 OR 359 that you can build next. Keep up the good work. Your young & this coukd be your career for a lifetime.
I’ve purchased quite a few enthusiast made guitars in the past, and while they were all beautiful in some way, they amounted to nothing more than guitar shaped furniture. For some reason each one had poor intonation and warps in the neck. There’s definitely a real science involved in building a functioning guitar rather than just making one.
Very interesting comment… 👍 I also wonder sometimes if all those uber beautiful guitars, especially the ones that win contests like the Great Guitar Build Off, actually also sound as nice on stage or in a studio. The builder’s craftsmanship, passion, creativity and attention to detail are always admirable and great to watch, no question.
i'd like to see a solid top cap instead of 2 pieces. you don't see that often. maybe because of the extra time it would take. i guess that's why it became acceptable to have a line running down the middle of the guitar. my personal opinion is it doesn't look good. it takes away from the quality and the overall aesthetics. i feel like if you're building a high quality one off doing a solid cap would be one way you could set yourself apart from everyone else. this guitar is gorgeous though :)
The two piece tops come from the bookmatched backs of violins, and because sold guitars don't really rely on on the woods used to channel tone (violins have one piece tops) the aesthetic of the book match took off (often called fiddleback) people like symmetry 🙂
Not a huge Quilt lover. Much prefer Flame or Spalt. The craftsmanship is undeniable. Gibson doesn't build them this nice. They rush them through and their quality control is not as stringent as it should be.
You can also buy this guitar. You can also make a custom guitar based on this guitar. If you are interested, please contact us through our website.You can enter my website from my profile. nakagawaguitars.com
I must say I starting watching this video and I hate it when the person making the video can't even talk about what they are doing. I'm going to go ahead and watch this, and maybe make another comment at the end of it. The start of it leaves a lot to be desired, sorry.
Your love of the use of what your heart feels truly came across whilst watching this exceptional video.
I would be very proud to be the custodian of such a work of no doubt art.
All the best to you.
Love the resin through the cap and the headstock. Unbelievable!
What a joy having a coffee while watching someone build a beautiful instrument ,... Cheers from Quebec
REALLY AMAZING CRAFTSMANSHIP! BRAVO...
Your work is exquisite, Never seen any better attention to detail.
Thats an absolute awesome looking guitar, a true artisan at work.
Nice to see our pickups working in your wonderful built guitar! Cheers, Acy, and also hi from Harry!
Soon as the oil hit the wood, I was stunned with the silky folds of the quitled maple you chose for the top, and loved the pearl, abalone, and resin inlays used throughout the build. Absolutely gorgeous 💜💜💜💜💜
I almost lost it when the polisher was on the top carve, incredible work, beautiful.Subscribed.
Absolutely beautiful work My Friend
Beautiful selection of timber in combination with non-traditional materials. Verging on wabi-sabi in design.
To spread glue use a rubber ink roller. Very cheap and works extremely well
Truly beautiful craftsmanship. Great content that deserves more views.
Thank you!!
Simply fantastic!!!!
Thank you for sharing this, enjoyed watching this build!
That is a beautiful guitar. After making a few more perhaps I will tackle a Les Paul.
Wow, that's awesome. You're a true artist.
I haven't hammered a fret in 20 years, I forgot it's a thing . Thanks man u gave me a solution to a problem I created 😂🤘
well done 👍👍
Reminds me of frank Hartung nice 👍
Great job!
First watching this, I didnt get it. Then at around 19:50 I saw it and figured it out. That is one beautiful guitar.
Wow what a masterbilt guitar, Love everything about it. Great job.
Lovely stuff 👍would buy this over a Gibson anyday✌️
wow
crazy
That is a beautiful guitar.
Fantastic work.traditional lespaule is reborn new look with epoxy .good luck bro......🎸👍🎸👍🎸👍
I think I would have gone with gold knobs....that quilted maple is absolutely beautiful...
what a beautiful guitar, that finish was awesome,
Leso Paulo Tokaaaa..... Soo Dissu NAYYYYY...!!!
good work nice 1
Hi again, as usual so pleasant to watch your attention to detail, and the gorgeous final instrument. Take care.
❤❤❤❤❤
Absolutely gorgeous 😊☺🤗
That is one hell of a nice guitar. (not my first color choice, cheery burst) You done a great job on this build!!!
Yo that is beautiful.
Well within just the first 4 seconds, you had me a quilted maple. I LOVE!!!!!!! Quilted Maple. The rest is just candy to me. Awesome work.
sTunning!!!
That’s The Most Beautiful LP I Ever Seen
Thanks！
Gorgeous guitar. Not sure I would have done a seam on top of a seam though
Just beautiful 🙂
WOW shes Beautiful
fantastic work of functional art
Luthiers always have the cutest tools. Absolutely gorgeous build!
Those inlays were giving me so much stress! Hand work is amazing.
Thanks！
A tasteful peace of ART
Wow that's so beautiful
Beautiful!
Very nice
At the end of the build I was going to say, How does it play? LesPaul is a No. 1 guitar 🎸 👍
Hermosa guitarra presiosa🥰😍
Best LP so far!
amazing work!
sweet
very nice ❤
Моё восхищение!!!
nice build, but some strange working practices, i normally finish the neck completely before gluing to the body.
Taku Sakashta vibe :o)
I'm wondering why you water down your titebond? Is it for better coverage? . Also what an awesome build
супер!!!молодец!!!!
Does quilt maple become that way because of the way it's cut from the tree / rough timber? Thank you 🤓 what was your final grit # on the maple, just before the stain?
I really like the wood chosen for the project. As a traditionalist, you almost lost me with the eurothene pour but it turned out a nice accent to the guitar and made it personalized to you, so good on ya. For me, I think the real let down was in the sound of the guitar. It didn't sound even close to an Epiphone or a real Gibson and after all that work and the body turning out so beautifully it was disappointing to have that result just because of a little attention to detail. With the right pick-ups and better electronics set of splits I think your guitar could sound at least far superior to an Epiphone...it would just depend on the glue you used. Personally I would have used a hide glue to provide a much better resonance within the guitar but live and learn. There is always the next ES 335 OR ES 339 OR 359 that you can build next. Keep up the good work. Your young & this coukd be your career for a lifetime.
The guitar sounds fantastic
All top wood and hardware and pickups. You do not know what you are talking about.
I’ve purchased quite a few enthusiast made guitars in the past, and while they were all beautiful in some way, they amounted to nothing more than guitar shaped furniture. For some reason each one had poor intonation and warps in the neck. There’s definitely a real science involved in building a functioning guitar rather than just making one.
Very interesting comment… 👍 I also wonder sometimes if all those uber beautiful guitars, especially the ones that win contests like the Great Guitar Build Off, actually also sound as nice on stage or in a studio. The builder’s craftsmanship, passion, creativity and attention to detail are always admirable and great to watch, no question.
i'd like to see a solid top cap instead of 2 pieces. you don't see that often. maybe because of the extra time it would take. i guess that's why it became acceptable to have a line running down the middle of the guitar. my personal opinion is it doesn't look good. it takes away from the quality and the overall aesthetics. i feel like if you're building a high quality one off doing a solid cap would be one way you could set yourself apart from everyone else. this guitar is gorgeous though :)
The two piece tops come from the bookmatched backs of violins, and because sold guitars don't really rely on on the woods used to channel tone (violins have one piece tops) the aesthetic of the book match took off (often called fiddleback) people like symmetry 🙂
if i was gonna pay 10 grand for a guitar this is the type i would buy, not a custom shop gibson or fender, a HAND MADE guitar ...
Not a huge Quilt lover. Much prefer Flame or Spalt. The craftsmanship is undeniable. Gibson doesn't build them this nice. They rush them through and their quality control is not as stringent as it should be.
Sono guitar wa utskushi desu. Watakushi wa sore to onaji ga hoshii desu yo!
✔
Tone is too harsh yet the color of it she's beautiful there
Lol I'm back again 🎉
The hole in the headstock ruins the guitar. It should be the correct shape with a different logo. A Les Paul has an undeniable shape. Don't change it.
キルトっていいよな～。
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Why do you use water when glueing parts together?
To fit in better with the wood
Good job, wonder what it weighs?
4.0㎏(^_-)-☆
Can i buy that? Or order please
You can also buy this guitar.
You can also make a custom guitar based on this guitar. If you are interested, please contact us through our website.You can enter my website from my profile.
nakagawaguitars.com
What stain did you use, may I ask
japanese maker Gengen
What kind of a finish was that?
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Really need talking over the video.
Your guitar is beautiful, the sound is terrible. I can only guess that it’s recorded badly.
I must say I starting watching this video and I hate it when the person making the video can't even talk about what they are doing. I'm going to go ahead and watch this, and maybe make another comment at the end of it. The start of it leaves a lot to be desired, sorry.
Your building is better than your playing.
Gibson doesn't have anything on this dude, art work and playability