Dan's Acoustic Guitar Build Part 4/5 With Jonny Kinkead
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2024
- Time for frets and finishing for this awesome hand-built guitar!
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Dan here, g’day once again! As we gallop towards the finishing process I’m starting to see my guitar really come to life.
I remain utterly astounded at the craft and dedication Jonny pours into these builds, and of course humbled that he’s letting us all watch him work. Almost ready now!
This is part four of five. For more on Jonny and his instruments, visit www.kinkadeguitars.co.uk/
Part One: • Dan's Acoustic Guitar ...
Part Two: • Dan's Acoustic Guitar ...
Part Three: • Dan's Acoustic Guitar ...
Q: Why are you spelling Jonny’s name ‘Kinkead’?
A: Because that’s his name! The guitars are ‘Kinkade’, Jonny is ‘Kinkead’. He chose ‘Kinkade’ for the guitars because nobody could spell ‘Kinkead’ correctly.
Interesting bits and go-to sections…
0:00 Glueing on the fingerboard
3:35 Starting to look like a guitar
6:10 More neck shaping
8:29 What you don’t want in a neck shape
9:43 Trimming the headstock
11:12 Working with mahogany
13:05 Neck getting closer
14:20 The fingerboard shape
17:28 Getting the camber on the fingerboard
18:50 The drop off
20:50 Bevelling the fret slots
21:50 The dot process
22:30 The nut slot
23:40 Cutting out the mother-of-pearl logo
26:40 It’s got frets on!
27:40 It’s resonating!
28:09 Grinding back the side dots
32:00 Smoothing the neck and headstock
33:00 Does it feel right?
35:55 Filing the grain with pumice powder
38:40 The finishing process
40:00 The start of the French polishing process
41:09 Knocking the coats of Shellac back
43:00 The history of paint
45:30 What is Shellac?
49:52 Headstock details
51:30 Applying the Shellac
55:30 How to polish the Shellac
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Anyone else here at exactly 12pm GMT to watch the latest instalment? Hehe, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying these Dan! Can’t wait to see the finished article! Gives a whole new appreciation of the craftsmanship that goes into acoustics.
"Gives a whole new appreciation of the craftsmanship that goes into acoustics." : Exactly. After watching the master that is Jonny Kinkead at work, accompanied by his patient and illuminating explanations, I've gone back and inspected the fine detail my old '77 Mossman Tennessee Flattop with new insight and even deeper affection.
@@erajad haha I’ve done the very same with my Martin 000-15m! I keep going over and picking it up to look at what Johnny is demonstrating in these videos. Brilliant stuff. What a privilege to be able to see a master at work
In the US, but when I wake up and get rolling about 8:30am, I have been getting my coffee and a slice of toast and settling in to watch Jonny. Unsure what I'll do the day after tomorrow-
US here. I don’t get to see them as they are uploaded. I’m usually asleep. Lol. But man, I’ve been waiting for each installment of this one. Dan is killing it with this acoustic build. So good. So much knowledge and experience. Mr. Kinkead is a Master. 👍
@@ToddTheJoker Don't tempt me!
I find myself almost emotional at this process. Watching Jonny is watching a man who knows his calling and takes deep and abiding joy and pride in his work. It's a beautiful thing to behold.
Same here, Kamodius. I'm just thrilled for Dan and watching this process hits me right in the chest.
Beautiful series! Have a drink every time Dan says WOW
I watched all 5 episodes, thank you for the effort of showing us this amazing process.
In the famous words of a wise man: "Oh woooow!!" Those are honestly the best words to describe this.
Loving this mini series; thank you SO much for sharing!❤️
That's funny, I found them the most irritating haha.
@@matthewsmith1629 I found them the most Owen Wilson.
Brilliant. Although I wanted Dan to ask, "So, when do you add the cutaway",
Witnessing the skill and craft of this process, it seems a miracle that hand-made guitars don't cost millions.
Good point. Looking at the price list, I was pretty shocked at how inexpensive his work is. Far less than custom shop offerings from Gibson or Fender, and the work is incomparable.
Keep in mind that his overhead is very very low. No employees, no health benefits, no payroll taxes, no huge facility with its massive utility bills and massive stockpiles of component inventory... he buys what he needs to make a few hundred guitars a year, and that stuff is already paid for.
@@weschilton Well.... my guitar was hand made in a small shop (a Goodall RCJ), and it costs more than double that listed on the Kinkade site. Not that cost equals quality, of course. I think my guitar sounds as good as any. But, the work and handcraft that went into Dan's guitar cannot be less than went into mine.
@@weschilton The way I figure it, if he's made 543 guitars in 40 years, that's more like 13 or 14 guitars per year.
@@weschilton No way he's making hundreds of these per year. probably closer to 20 - 50.
Does anyone else wince in horror every time he attacks the guitar free hand with a chisel? The skill and artistry to work like that blows my mind.
Yes, definitely. I build electrics for my own amusement, and I have to steel myself before putting a chisel or plane anywhere near a guitar. Jonny just sets about it! But that’s 4 decades of experience and mastery for you.
And now, ladies and gentlemen, I shall ruin everything in my house, attempting to french polish it. The Mrs is home at 3; wish me luck.
Jonny Kinkead is a holy man! Please tell us there’s a squad of apprentice guitar builders following him around the shop writing down his every utterance. Thanks to Dan for recording this process!
@Zen His surname is Kinkead, the company name is Kinkade :)
@Zen Guessing there was a trademark issue or something along the way!
@@WillHeritage Or maybe he called the company Kinkade to reflect the pronunciation of his name.
Taking bets on how many times Dan will have to explain the reason....
@@WillHeritage On his website there is an extract from a magazine article that say’s people were mis-pronouncing the name so Jonny and his brother changed the spelling in the early days of the company. Also I’m wondering if arranging the letters that way makes the logo look a little more balanced on the headstock. I’m sure that is the sort of detail he would pay attention to.
I’ve been absolutely glued to these for the last couple of days. The craftsmanship is amazing! Cheers to Johnny!
jaw dropped when i realised he was manually sawing out that logo. master at work for sure.
We want MORE Jonny video’s!! 🙃☺️
Should anyone be confused, this video series depicts the true meaning of a master of his craft at work.
the state of his workshop gives me hope for myself
You know you enjoy a series when you find yourself refreshing the page repeatedly, waiting for the next video to drop.
Deliberately waited for after dinner to watch this, it's just classic British evening TV stuff from the good old days. Sad that there's only one more episode left but thank you so much for sharing this with us Dan & team!
🤓🙏
Each episode, the quality of the job is added too. I find it amazing that Jonny French Polishes his guitars.
As an apprentice there was bloke called Dave who did the French polishing, any mistakes/ damage/ cock ups he would get out his power paints mix the correct colour and paint the grain back and then touch up the finish. I could stare at an area which I knew had been repaired and only just mange to see it, if you didn't know you would never see it. He saved many peoples jobs.
I think what’s blowing my mind at this point in the build is how every time he touches, carves or bangs the guitar, the entire guitar rings out….loudly! Can’t wait to hear the finished product
Johnny is a true old school craftsman. He is a deep well of knowledge, and has a thoughtful follow through on his execution that not many take the time to acquire, or could for that matter.
Pure joy here.
“Eat your heart out, Jackson Pollock.” [wry grin]
These are among my favorite TPS ever. Jonny at work is so calming, absolutely mesmerizing. I come away suffused by a deeper connection to my own instruments. How strange and wonderful.
Jonny Kinkead = Legend
Congratulations on the new axe Dan.
Just thought I'd look up the price of these guitars expecting them to be upwards of £5k to £6k and they're incredibly reasonable considering the time and craftsmanship that goes into them. I guess the only drawback is the waiting list! Exquisite work. 👍
I agree, the prices for a fully hand made guitar are extremely good
I requested to get on the list. Let’s see if he accepts the commission with the schedule he has. He may be overbooked and choosy on clients. No idea.
100% great pricing on these
The pricing is excellent. Look how much people spend on cars and so on. It’s nothing really.
@@jejmoss11 I actually was expecting it to be 5k I already talked to my wife and I am putting an order in next year haha
David Lindley tells a story of his 00 with a French Polish that he loaned to Merle Haggard. When David got the guitar back there were three marks in the finish on the soundboard. David was disappointed but thought, no big deal I'll just get it touched up. Before David got it touched up Merle passed away. David said, now he thinks of his friend Merle every time he sees those three marks and he'll never have them touched up. Jonny leaves his mark with every guitar he builds. Love this series!
Dan for 5 straight hours - “oh wow”. Brilliant series this. Thanks for sharing.
A TPS where it's actually easy to watch for an entire hour. Best thing That Pedal Show has put out IMO. LOVE IT! Dan you're awesome for sharing this thanks!
I love Jonny’s philosophy of simplicity of appointments and let the beauty of the wood speak for itself.
I've been watching the series of the guitar build without skipping a single second! Thank you Dan for this great experience sharing! John is such a knowledged person with such an attention to detail and passion over his work, that just makes me want to smile...
I hope the overwhelmingly positive comments help offset the fact that the titles probably aren't engaging enough to satisfy the Algorithm Overlords, because I can't get enough of these videos
What a generous man Mr. Kinkead is. Thanks for taking us behind the curtain, and showing us how a real master plies his trade
What a privilege to witness an "old world" craftsman getting on with his work and joy. I'm about the same age as Jonny, and know that I'm not going to give him any competition what so ever! Thank you Dan, and thanks to Mr. Kinkead, a true artisan! Watching history in the making is so satisfying. Can't wait to hear it!
Watched the whole series this afternoon. What a fascinating journey. The amount of work that has gone into the guitar is incredible. Johnny needs to charge more!
The sound of hand tools delicately carving wood is among the greatest tones of all time. Loving every episode of this series, Dan. Thanks and greetings from California.
He's a maestro with those chisels.
I am not just echoing the general sentiment. I have truly enjoyed this content, its just what i need at this time of year
All the best Dan and Mick
I am absolutely enamored with these videos and with the quality and patience Johnny puts into the love of his craft. I turn 50 in four years; I may have to get on the waiting list. This is so remarkable.
Johnny Kinkead's new name..."StewMac-Guyver". I've loved this video series Dan!! It's so fun to watch a hand-made guitar that's being done by someone who doesn't need $20k in tools. Beautiful.
Thank you for sharing these Dan. Johnny mentioned in an earlier instalment that he liked passing on his knowledge and he’s certainly done that. My current build will be better as a result
The mother of pearl logo cutting blew my mind
Mine too - Mick here. I've been to lots of high-end guitar facilities and CNC is the norm; a lot of people outsource it too. So hand cutting..... Holy crap!
This series is already one of the year's highlights. JK is a true artist.
Snow day with Dan and Jonny is my favorite holiday.
I am transfixed on the artisan quality of Jonny’s skill. My goodness.
How many times he takes it, turn, flip, and return ........hundred times....and no scratches or dings 😍! Amazing 👌
This video series is like the Gibson baby picture turned up to 11 for Dan's guitar. Also, Jonny is quite obviously a master of his craft and a top dude.
This series has been some of the coolest content ever made on UA-cam in my opinion. So cool yo see a meter craftsman show his methods and even explain why though each step.
When Jonny steps away: "go on Dan-o, give it a stroke!" 😆
It's simply amazing to watch Jonny shaping the neck like that by hand and just going on feel... unbelievable 😮😮
After these vids, I predict Mr. Kinkead will have a back order of 150 years (deservedly). Such excellent attention to detail. I want one, but I probably can’t afford one. Such an artist and craftsman. Perfection! Thanks Dan for the documentation of someone who really deseves to be documented. Good on you!
What a treat these videos are, and what a privilege for Dan to see so much of the build of his guitar happening.
Note to self: read video notes!
25:34 "I must be mad. . . . But it keeps me sane." Just so. :))
This made the whole series for me. That and the comments just before.
This entire process is giving me anxiety! Its amazing how precise everything is at every stage of the build. But i love this series
I am obsessed with this series. It is like watching Michaelangelo. Grats on the amazing guitar Dan.
My high school wood shop teacher always said: “ Sand until you’re tired. Then sand some more.”
What a beautiful process. A master at work!
Yup, 90% sanding, 10% a million other things!
@@davedavem Absolutley. And the care and attention to detail that Mr. Kinkade is showing here is unreal. Full appreciation for this project!!
So great. Dan, super stoked for you. Love being able to watch.
I've been glued on to this series for the past few days now like a good dovetail joint. Awesome work all around, Dan for documenting and producing the series, and Jonny for being so open in sharing his decades of skill and craftsmanship.
After Rob's acoustic build, the Driftwood acoustic series, and this acoustic build, I am so excited to build an acoustic this summer!
If its not bad enough that with eveery chisel stroke youre terrified initially, but then comforted by his skill, then you see him hand cut the logo and...mind blown. For anyone baulking at a sticker price, theres your justification, right there...amazing stuff.
So generous of Jonny to share his knowledge :)
These videos have been really wonderful viewing Dan - thank you! When watching content like this, it always strikes me how differently skilled craftspeople find solutions to problems and processes, or develop their own particularly eccentric ways of working. It's a joy to watch. Sooo many questions on sections of the build that you weren't there filming! Can't imagine how exciting it was for you waiting for the build to be finished!
Jonny continues to bring it. It gets more interesting every video. When he brought out the old Stanley plane. I have refurbished many of those and used French polish on the Rosewood handles. I was going to start a hobby doing old school wood working using only old school hand tools. The plane restoring became an obsession. By the time I finished those I decided I didn't want a wood shop. I moved into learning luthier stuff and then took up playing guitar as a result of fixing a few guitars for family. My favorite plane is an old finely aged dark patina No 4. It is the only one that aged properly and did not need the metals taken down to like new. I simply restored the Brazilian Rosewood handles and the bottom surface that rides on the wood to flat. Lightly scrubbed the orangish color out of the metal sides and blades and stuff with 0000 wool and she is gorgeous. She also shaves perfect ultrathin transparent sheets. I think I have arthritis from all the surfacing I did on the blades and metals with diamond stones and my surface plate on the other planes making them perfectly symmetrical to compete with modern planes. They all leave a glassy smooth finish that requires no sanding on flat surfaces. Now they are just for decoration. The French polishing is definitely old school and how I would want my guitar done. The great thing about French polishing is you can touch it up easily. The spirits reactivate the polish and melt right in. Can't wait to see the final polishing on the top and back. Love to watch Jonny work!
How wonderful to see this whole process undertaken by a master craftsman! The incredible detail and finesse is amazing. You can see why these guitars are worth every penny they cost. Well done gents for letting see under the bonnet!
This is truly what a hand made Guitar is
I've never been so chilled watching UA-cam 👍🏻
if i got a quid for every time Dan says Oh WOW! I could probably afford a Kinkade now
thanks for these video's it is nothing short of amazing to watch this process
Dan, the best thing to happen on TPS in a while. Wonderfully done and Jonny is the sweetest and kindest man as well as a gifted luthier. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Wow watching Johnny do the Kinkade inlay logo BY HAND was absolutely amazing . What a beautiful guitar your gonna get in the end Dan. Well worth 2.5years wait.
I’ve always dreamed of owning a Collings. Today, I have a new dream. 🎵🎵🎶💛🌈🌻🌄🌅🧡🦋
Stunning. Mind blowing. I remain in awe. I'll never take a nice acoustic for granted - and just won't be interested in owning another mass prod one (well, if I was gigging, I'd probably make a sensible decision. . .). Thank you so much for sharing Johnny's craft and personality. A real gift to the world that gent.
Doing the math's on the finance of this business. 534 guitars since 1976 when Jonny started making them. If you said they cost £3500 (Jonny's most expensive) over the 45 years (which they wouldn't have cost in 1976) that is a total income of £1,860,900. Which is an annual income of £41,500. Out of that you've got the cost of a workshop, the materials, income tax, NI, etc etc. You've really got to do this for the love of it unless you can scale it up like George Lowden or Bob Taylor etc. I take my hat off to him, what a true craftsman
Exactly that. Exactly that.
He will of course have lots of repair, refret, set-up income as well.
@@ianwatts3635 yes that’s true
These videos have bewn exactly what my soul needed this time of the year, jonny has been like a calming influence in a mental festive period! Awesome content as always!
This has been such a great series to start off the year with. Can't wait to see the conclusion and to hear the guitar. It's incredible to see all of the skills of a craftsman like Jonny put to use. There's so much nuance that goes into each step that only comes through years or decades of experience. So awesome.
Johnny Kinkade is my new hero! This is so good to watch.
Jonny is such a pleasant character and so informative. This series of videos will become a classic set.
Please make a playlist for this series.
one Stradivari of our time!🤠Thanks Jonny and Dan!
It must feel amazing to have that guitar after watching the entire building process so closely!
Jonny proves once again that even Beatles' Poo is slicker than whatever you came up with... ;>)
This lovely series of videos just confirms what I already knew. That acoustic guitars are magical objects. So much more than the sum of their parts. Then their's a master builder and what they can make possible? Thanks Jonny and Dan.
He makes that fretboard radius sanding look so easy. But its very easy to round off the very outer edge too much. I know someone who did that ;-) I'm also reassured that his workspace is so messy. I obviously need to make MANY more guitars before I make all the carving look so natural. Great work. I could watch this all day. The tip about the 2mm pice of wood to simulate the strings is great. I have always needed up with "fat" necks when I thought they were nice and thin.
"Oh, wow!" I love Dan's enthusiasm. :-)
Yeah, I've been studying up on French polishing. That's how I'm going to finish the next guitar I build as well.
True French polishing is truly an art form that must be preserved. Thankfully people like Jonny still have reverence for these sorts of skills and don't mind showing them to a new generation. Also, I was super excited to see how he sank the logo into the headstock so cleanly, but the day ended and when you came back, it was done :'( Still an inspiring builder nonetheless.
All hail Master Kinkaid.
John's bench looks like mine. Gives me hope. :D
Wow! Just WOOOW! 🤩👍👍
Just happened to check and here it is! I’m building my first electric at the moment and love watching these skills demonstrated by a master. The way he uses a chisel is sweet.
I'm on the edge of my seat for the final episode! Really interesting.
Really interesting to listen to Jonny explain his artistic process. This is a rare chance for us to peer into the creative world of a master, who does his craft because it's intertwined with who he is. Another take would be, his process is quite different than that of the mass-produced guitars.
I have a workshop at home in which I accomplish something not in the same universe of this work.
How can I tell Dan did insane amounts of editing? Not once did I hear Johnny say, “I just had that f#%king tool a minute ago! Where is it?” That’s actually why this takes three months. 12 hours of work, and the rest of the three months looking for the tool you just had but now can’t find.
Brilliant work all around. Just mesmerizing to watch!
Cheers Scott, I’ve known Jonny 20 years, I can’t recall ever hearing him swear
So very nice to watch this type of video without wanting to give the arrogant luthier a good kick in hi truss rod, (yeah I've been watching the yanks). John is athoroughly interesting,down to earth guy, I could spend all day watching him build a guitar, in fact I just have
These videos are great! I know this guitar will be extra special to you. Jonny seems like a good dude.
I have to say that one of my favorite features of that guitar so far is the back. A back that looks well done but obviously book matched is fine, but the wood on that one is so beautiful and straight grained that it looks like one gorgeous piece. No trim strip down the middle needed.
This is making me look at my acoustic with disdain because I know there wasn’t a person putting this much attention into it when it was constructed. Still love it though. Every guitar has its place.
This series has been an incredible treat to watch!
Dan, thanks so much for this. Ps you have got to call the guitar beatle juice 😂
What a great series! Thanks John to share your knowledge. Even we' ll never be able to build such a piece of art.
Love watching this series, thank you for taking the time to film it all, super interesting to see what goes into creating a hand built acoustic like this. Of course, now I want one!
Super series ... love the craftmanship that is shown and the information that is delivered for all guitar geeks, including me. Keep on the good content.
Dan, regarding "Who was the one who figured out how to use the excretions of beetles?", what I heard years ago was that early Brits in India saw some local craftsmen using a handful of it while burnishing spindles on a lathe. In turning wood, we often take a handful of the turned shavings and hold them up to the completed spindle as it turns, burnishing it. The Lac bug excretions apparently did that job and left a bit of finish on the spindle. The clever observing Brits thought, "Right, how can we improve on that?" Fast forward to today, when this non-toxic material has even been used as the shiny finish on candy and pharmaceuticals. It seals and is harmless to ingest, at least in those amounts. It's a real boon to home woodworkers because it's easy to mix, apply and you don't have the disposal laws issues other finishes do. Shellac is marvelous and using it is an art to learn. Jonny is obviously brilliant at it, as he is at every phase of making. Again, words can't thank you enough for sharing this very personal journey of yours. Cheers, -G
p.s. Yet another example of the influence of The Beetles (sic) on the music we love!
Funny, long ago I wondered how they do the inlay on an assembled guitar, then I came to understand that in-law work is often/usually done on pieces before assembly. Now I watch Jonny do the headstock inlay on an assembled guitar.