Quilted Maple Top Explorer Build | The Body

I was fortunate enough to be given a one piece black limba blank and quilted maple drop top from Derek of Kimball Hardwoods (kimballhardwoods.com) I made an unboxing video when I first got this from Derek and have since learned about the history of the Gibson Explorer guitar. It was only right for me to make a one of a kind Explorer style guitar with these two incredible woods. This is the first part of that journey, making the body. Thanks again to Derek and please enjoy the video.
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[@irisnamus7934]

Waiting for part 2 🔥🔥🔥

[@matheusqueiroz1805]

Me too

[@JakeEllison94]

Where you at, man?

[@RussWilsonII]

Looking good, my man! Can't wait for the next parts!

[@KeyWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@camerontgore]

That quilted maple is stunning!

[@KeyWoodworks]

I hope to do it justice

[@petedazer3381]

That was oddly satisfying to watch! Nice work

[@drethedead]

That top is sweet. Gonna turn out great. Thanks for the motivation. Looks like some cool foliage grew on your arms too.

[@KeyWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@elevatedwooddesign169]

Such a cool build.

[@KeyWoodworks]

Thanks for watching, man!

[@JeffFontecchio]

Nice job, can't wait for part 2.

[@KeyWoodworks]

Part 2 is still intimidating me

[@JeffFontecchio]

@@KeyWoodworks we will be here for it when you figure it out.

[@GopherWoodshop]

Very nice, I love the moody lighting

[@KeyWoodworks]

Thanks for watching man!

[@robertrobinson4578]

Beautiful wood on that one!

[@glood2dtoob]

Glad to see your work. Enjoyed the tool sounds. Not quite sure about the darkness yet.✌️

[@bigkremey]

My dude! Welcome back. Sick build bro

[@KeyWoodworks]

Thanks, dude!

[@darthtater4655]

Nice wood

[@killemall1983]

that was an absolutely insane amount of glue you used to glue the top on, eek

[@shockthefox]

Missed you man. 🤘

[@KeyWoodworks]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@behindthemistakes]

What he said! :D

[@killemall1983]

I also personally think its a terrible idea to rout the pickups before the neck pocket.

[@dominiquecarter1427]

Love the build! Where can I find those bar clamps you used to veneer the body?

[@kopelinfriar383]

Hey man where did you get that template for the explorer?

[@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd]

Awesome work. I’m curious, why not add the quilt top to the wood blank and then cut the shape?

[@Suddsy.]

Where can someone find quilted and flame maple?

[@KeyWoodworks]

Check out Kimball Hardwoods!

[@stevefieldski3988]

i think you need more clamps!! missed your videos dude glad to see you back

[@KeyWoodworks]

Always need more clamps, my first choice was my vac bag but it turned out to have a hole in it!

[@gregmize01]

🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@KeyWoodworks]

🤘🏻🎸

[@ConjuringChris]

How can you see anything? Your shop is so dark.