How To Build An Acoustic Guitar Episode 20 (Gluing The Binding On The Back)

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    In this episode, Chris shows you how to glue in wooden binding onto an acoustic guitar.
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  • @DriftwoodGuitars
    @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We now sell hand selected and resawn Tonewoods on our website! Each piece was found by Chris Alvarado, and almost always has a story to go along with it. Go check out the selection at www.driftwoodguitars.com/tonewood

  • @tombrain3122
    @tombrain3122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I can't tell you how much you have inspired and educated me! I started my first build in January of 2020, taking a course at our local community college…then covid hit. Although I have been building my inventory of tools and creating my home shop, my fear of making mistakes has held me back. Your video on your first guitar helped me to realize my first guitar won’t be my best and it’s ok to make mistakes and learn from them. Thank you!

    • @DriftwoodGuitars
      @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s great to hear! You’ll be happy with it no matter how it comes out. And I promise it won’t be your last.

    • @hartleyshandcrafted
      @hartleyshandcrafted 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      im starting a building apprenticeship myself in august. i feel exactly the same way. ive had it in my head for almost a year that. my first guitar is going to be this masterpiece that is marveled over. im really glad chris brought me down to earth on that one. build on, build strong gents.

  • @bryan3485
    @bryan3485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm not a luthier, nor an aspiring luthier. But I am a guitar player and I find the craftsman ship that goes into guitars to be so fascinating. ty for this.

  • @WS-bk7uu
    @WS-bk7uu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The colour of the body wood with the maple binding is stunning!

  • @xandertures
    @xandertures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was the coolest feeling to see my name (#22) on the whiteboard near the edge sander. Had to pause the video and show my wife. Had the biggest smile on my face. I can’t wait!

    • @DriftwoodGuitars
      @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Happy to have you aboard! I actually decided today to close my wait list to new orders, so you got in at the right time!

  • @ghosthawk65
    @ghosthawk65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a fascinating series, keep it up. I love your work.
    Whilst looking into guitar building myself I came across a piece of MIT research from 2015 into the shape and size of violin sound holes that I thought might pique your interest or inspire you.
    The researchers found that a key feature affecting a violin’s sound is the shape and length of its “f-holes,” the f-shaped openings through which air escapes: The more elongated these are, the more sound a violin can produce. What’s more, an elongated sound hole takes up little space on the violin, while still producing a full sound - a design that the researchers found to be more power-efficient than the rounder sound holes of the violin’s ancestors, such as medieval fiddles, lyres, and rebecs.
    The thickness of a violin’s back plate also contributes to its acoustic power. Violins carved from wood are relatively elastic: As the instrument produces sound, the violin’s body may respond to the air vibrations, contracting and expanding minutely. A thicker back plate, they found, would boost a violin’s sound.

  • @crispytech9182
    @crispytech9182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Luvin' the 3000yr old guitar, and Woodstock series. Really shows how much work goes into building truly unique guitars. Thanks as always.

  • @jordanseward5104
    @jordanseward5104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have binged every one of your videos in a week. 100% convinced this is something I want to do myself next year when I get a house/ workspace. Thank you for being open about your process and doing these videos.

    • @DriftwoodGuitars
      @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Do it! You’ll never regret it.

    • @jordanseward5104
      @jordanseward5104 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DriftwoodGuitars literally just broke the news to my wife. She is supportive... for now lol Can't wait for more videos.
      BTW don't listen to people in the comments your intro music is awesome.

    • @DriftwoodGuitars
      @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Just tell her all the tools are “an investment” and you should be fine. That, and every tool is “Cheaper than just buying a guitar”.

  • @dalgguitars
    @dalgguitars 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for these videos! I'll wait as long as it takes for each one. Do what you guys have to do to build the channel. I always love the content. "Tiny desk" performances are nice too. But I especially love the build videos. Again, thank you.

  • @gdavisafrica2001
    @gdavisafrica2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as usual. My quick binding tape tip. Fold the tape onto it self on the top making a small tab, making removal much easier. It always comes off in one piece and quickly.

  • @halvach1998
    @halvach1998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this series: Well thought out procedures; Great explanations, & good humour. Thanks

  • @micdunsmore3553
    @micdunsmore3553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anxiously awaiting more episodes of this build!

  • @truenorthpedals4528
    @truenorthpedals4528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am really enjoying this series! Keep up the great work.

  • @guitlee
    @guitlee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I may, coming into the waist where there is a chance of the tape breaking, you can dispense 2 segments of tape, put one on top of the other and then apply to the binding. Holds really well and doubles the strength of the tape.

  • @metalmig
    @metalmig 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally !! Love this series!!

  • @dennissiler6672
    @dennissiler6672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been building guitars for over 40 years, and I used Titebond for most of that time. I only used hide glue when repairing violin family instruments or vintage instruments originally constructed with hide glue. A few years ago I learned of fish glue, and tried it, first on repairs and later on new instruments I built. I have switched almost entirely to fish glue now, both because it is a hard-drying organic like hide glue and because of the long working time. For me, it is perfect for wood bindings and purfling. It becomes tacky almost immediately, but has a long open time and a longer working time. It does need a bit more time to fully cure, but never longer than overnight. That harder set-up also seems less likely to absorb vibration energy. Just another take on glue.

  • @Aurelian76
    @Aurelian76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great one...looking forward to EP.21

  • @dunhamchris
    @dunhamchris 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an emergency physician and father of 4 I can tell you that your light hearted and info filled content is a much needed reprieve from the harsh reality of the other side of life. Thanks for all you do.

    • @DriftwoodGuitars
      @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for what you do! And thanks for watching.

  • @danstiverson
    @danstiverson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ready for the next episode. It's been awhile.

  • @redwoodsmusic3443
    @redwoodsmusic3443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I’m hanging out for the update on the guitar cos I REALLY want to see the inlay approach as well as the finishing process. Fascinated to see how the finished product comes out… and sounds.

  • @fongy200
    @fongy200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Binding rubber bands suggestion. I use Bike tire inner tubing which is cut into strips, washed and then volcanize (glue) each strip end to end. It may be time consuming but over time it saves money and if you do it right they will last as long as the Stew Mac ones.

  • @MarkRawling
    @MarkRawling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for all the great videos! Two questions:
    1. Why not use one long piece of binding and purfling and skip the front joint altogether?
    2. How well is the purfling glued to the binding? It looks like the only glue there would be from squeeze out.

    • @paulcrowder
      @paulcrowder 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the same question regarding gluing the binding to the purfling. I would have expected the purfling to be glued on first, then the binding separately.

    • @alextuozzo7138
      @alextuozzo7138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's multiple reasons for using smaller pieces, less waste using smaller pieces, if one part breaks off or something you don't have to replace the whole thing, and having a longer piece is a lot harder to get right, you can't just tape it to the side and correct as you go you'd have to fit it onto the back which means if one parts to thick or thin and you sand it down it'll affect the other sides fit. There's even more reasons then that but I just know it's not a good idea

    • @kwaktak
      @kwaktak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alextuozzo7138 great points. Curly woods in particular seem to want to break into smaller pieces.

  • @SkyscraperGuitars
    @SkyscraperGuitars 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great episode!

  • @brucewinshell8181
    @brucewinshell8181 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been binge watching the channel and I love it! Huge fan! Have you built any dreadnought shaped guitars? And will there be more series where u build a guitar and show the whole process!! Please!!

  • @rogersorensen5225
    @rogersorensen5225 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Long time ago, I wanted a rubber band like that, but couldn't find one, so I bought a bicycle inner tube for a couple of dollars and cut this endless rubber band from it. Its pretty good. Seems like it was about 25 feet long and filled up a drawer in my cabinet. You just have to be a straight scissor operator. The rubber is pretty strong so I think I settled on 1/2" wide strip.

  • @scaira60
    @scaira60 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Chris & Matt, I’m looking forward to the top binding as I’m doing an abalone purfling for the first time so I want too see how you do it.🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🎸🎸🎹🎼👨🏻‍🦯👨🏻‍🦯

  • @monday6524
    @monday6524 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks friends! Lesson learned - measure twice and cut once! Or was is there times…? Another great video.

  • @roosky203
    @roosky203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    looking good, cant wait until the spraying video

  • @dejavoodoo7204
    @dejavoodoo7204 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wrapper's delight👌

  • @aesoundforge
    @aesoundforge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really cant think of a better way to use such ancient and rare wood. Its put the wood on display and use for an untold amount of generations.👍

    • @bluepvp900
      @bluepvp900 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, can you let us know of the better way you can think of?

    • @aesoundforge
      @aesoundforge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bluepvp900 Sorry i just fixed my post. I meant CANT not can... I think using rare wood for musical instruments is among the best uses. Sorry for typo.

    • @bluepvp900
      @bluepvp900 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aesoundforge I knew what you meant, sorry I had a bad day and took it out on your post for no reason.

  • @difalkner
    @difalkner ปีที่แล้ว

    Great series on this build and excellent video work! I've built all of one acoustic guitar but plan on more so this has been a good refresher course for me. One question, though - why not put glue between the binding and the purfling? I realize both are glued to the body but no glue between each piece of binding/purfling seems like a missed opportunity for additional strength in that area.

  • @kimballowen-brown4771
    @kimballowen-brown4771 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Thank you for the video.
    Kimball

  • @markgrimm3564
    @markgrimm3564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice tip with the edge sander with binding.do you have a tip jar for gleaners top tip for paying it forward so you can buy more glue

  • @hobonickel840
    @hobonickel840 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work!! My Martin 00L-17 binding has pulled away from waist and made just small gap and it does want to press back by hand almost like it was too small or either shrank ... does it need to have new binding or will the binding stretch a little to get it glued and pressed back to the waist?

  • @danstiverson
    @danstiverson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very enjoyable production. I anxiously await your next videos on this build. Someday I will build a great guitar thanks to you teaching me how to do it.

  • @scottkidwellmusic9175
    @scottkidwellmusic9175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, fellas! Enjoyed this latest edition of the 3K year old guitar.
    Got my piece of wood from it in the mail the other day 😁

    • @DriftwoodMatt
      @DriftwoodMatt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Excellent!! Thanks for watching and supporting!

    • @DriftwoodGuitars
      @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad to hear that! Now you can build a teee tiny little guitar out of it!

    • @scottkidwellmusic9175
      @scottkidwellmusic9175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DriftwoodGuitars - I just showed it to my acoustic guitars, to let them know there's better guitars out there 🤣🤣🤣

    • @DriftwoodGuitars
      @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’ll show Em!

    • @ErnieB
      @ErnieB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe shape part of it into a pick. Just a thought.

  • @SukalyanDas
    @SukalyanDas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing videos. Quick question- i have faced a lot of issue bending figured maple binding, as it breaks easily. Did u face the same issue?

  • @lucacarena9908
    @lucacarena9908 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello. Love this series!! I was wondering what was the thinking behind the choice of not including the center backstrip inlay? Does it make it a better quality guitar? Or it's just purely a matter of personal taste?

  • @just_a_guy_and_his_tacos
    @just_a_guy_and_his_tacos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    DO you use the LMI glue because it has the black light reactive additive? so when you finish your guitars you can clean up easier?
    I thought it was titebond 1

  • @guismth
    @guismth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One question I have. No glue between the maple binding and perfling? Is there squeese out that comes up between the two?

  • @Skrelnick222
    @Skrelnick222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been following this since the beginning and I can't wait to hear what it sounds like! You don't see many ebony bodied guitars. What are the sonic properties of ebony compared to more traditional tone woods like mahogany or rosewood? Just curious.

    • @przybyla420
      @przybyla420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The trees don’t get very big

  • @AMCKINGDOM
    @AMCKINGDOM 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why not have a continuous binding all the way around n meet at the base for the back of guitar? Same question for the front but have it meet at the top where neck covers it?

  • @olfl4160
    @olfl4160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see what you’re saying about plastic binding, but man it’s just something with that D28 look

  • @azuwer
    @azuwer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any update for this guitar?

  • @shaybag
    @shaybag 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what holds the binding to the perfling

  • @thatdiyguyraymondmonk1225
    @thatdiyguyraymondmonk1225 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question: Why not put the guitar back into the body form clamp with plastic wrap low in the form for stronger even clamping force?

  • @tranquilitybase6417
    @tranquilitybase6417 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey you made an opening segment!

  • @andsoistopped
    @andsoistopped 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No one is going to fight me on that.......looking forward to the next mean comments video!

  • @mgdesigns37069
    @mgdesigns37069 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did Matt finish the amp?

  • @joshuaburns9129
    @joshuaburns9129 ปีที่แล้ว

    as you said it, i look over at my 0-18 martin thats plastic binding is coming off at the back haha

  • @ardumus
    @ardumus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris, on some of your videos you use a hand-held "spindle"? on your hand drill for some of the sanding. What is it called and where can I purchase one? Haven't been able to find it on Stewmac or LMI...maybe I just don't know how to search for it? Thanks!

    • @DriftwoodGuitars
      @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s a link in my “leveling the sides” video from this series.

    • @ardumus
      @ardumus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DriftwoodGuitars Thanks, I knew I had seen it somewhere in your videos! I've watched so many, couldn't remember where I had seen it. My wood shop is mainly only hand-tools (apart from my bandsaw and drill press), but things like that look like they would be super helpful. When I finish my current deployment I'll begin my first guitar build.

    • @DriftwoodGuitars
      @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a game changer! Buy it and don’t think twice

  • @nadolly7508
    @nadolly7508 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your what you doing a lot..plss give some of your masterpiece.. 😂

  • @marekbage
    @marekbage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So, apparently liking and subscribing is great. However, I've also heard that commenting helps the channel.
    ...That's it. Nothing more to add. 😉

    • @myoldmate
      @myoldmate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The algorithm is hungry.

  • @ernestpinder7557
    @ernestpinder7557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did I miss the episodes 21 etc attaching the neck and hearing how this guitar sounds??? p

  • @TheHandyHam73
    @TheHandyHam73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When do we get to see the finish?

    • @mikenelson405
      @mikenelson405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's an ancient wood guitar. In this episode (#20) he said he was slowing down because the customer became impatient. So don't get pushy Les! Or we'll never see the finished product!

  • @eduardoramirez6877
    @eduardoramirez6877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When the Orangewood?

  • @atakdragonfly1675
    @atakdragonfly1675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Godamn.... The wood on the back gives me wood.

  • @erichharrington1213
    @erichharrington1213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So how much does a 3000 year old guitar run? I am intrigued.

  • @virtualDon
    @virtualDon ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like your drill press has a mullet. I can't unsee it. I will call him Drilly Ray Cyrus

  • @kwaktak
    @kwaktak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let’s just operate under the assumption that I don’t have the money to buy the rubber bands from Stew Mac. Can you use something else like medical grade rubber bands or old bicycle tire tubes?

    • @kwaktak
      @kwaktak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      PS: thank you for making me look at my first two builds as ugly ducklings because the binding is shite even after redoing it. That just means I need to build more! 😉

  • @thatdiyguyraymondmonk1225
    @thatdiyguyraymondmonk1225 ปีที่แล้ว

    The wooden binding does not melt if you are sanding either…

  • @dariovalsagna4356
    @dariovalsagna4356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to this series?

  • @mattfleming2287
    @mattfleming2287 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should totally do that end graft wrap onto the front. Subtle art deco. In abalone? fahgedabowdit....

  • @SilasHumphreys
    @SilasHumphreys 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can certainly understand why a factory built guitar, or an amateur builder, would go for plastic binding, but yeah. Wood looks classier and ages better.

  • @kiarashalimi937
    @kiarashalimi937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish my name was Stewart McDonald lol

  • @arkadyromanov7803
    @arkadyromanov7803 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In defense of plastic binding: "RRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" *hooting and mouth farting noises*

  • @russellscott1151
    @russellscott1151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You didn’t glue between perfling and binding, isn’t that a risk?

    • @DriftwoodGuitars
      @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes I did

    • @russellscott1151
      @russellscott1151 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DriftwoodGuitars I must have missed it. I only saw you apply it to the guitar binding and perfling grooves not the perfling. Great vids, thanks.

  • @Today_I_Want_To
    @Today_I_Want_To 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the close ups the sound is much better. The voice, seems the uggly same... 😅

  • @brutalbrutusTV
    @brutalbrutusTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like to have flexible joints too...🚬

  • @kanker5256
    @kanker5256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the wood matches your hair color.
    😐 old indeed...

  • @chrislee6914
    @chrislee6914 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2000 years of this 3000 yaers took the building process 😂.. Just a joke bro

  • @monday6524
    @monday6524 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s too bad you guys don’t have any fun…

  • @hartleyshandcrafted
    @hartleyshandcrafted 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    make your own lining you say? make your own binding you say? ok. i'll allow this brainwashing to occur.

  • @conorgorman8664
    @conorgorman8664 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im sure you make a great guitar, but to be completely honest, I can’t finish a video due to the long winded speech. I REALLY tried to stay focused with no avail. Just a lot of “I” and “Me.” I gave it a honest effort, and tried to watch 7-8 videos. I never comment, but I was compelled to say why I just can’t anymore. Bashing high end guitar companies by a “Professional Luthier” can be hard to watch. Your guitars must be above and beyond anything that Martin or Taylor could ever make. It’s more like a podcast than a video. I personally watch videos to learn, not to hear people talk about hypotheticals. Showing is better than explaining several different scenarios, and taking a whole video to bind one side of a guitar. I know I’m bashing but hey, just trying to give a little constructive criticism. If you can’t take it, then don’t dish it. I wanted to get into your stuff very badly. Again, I’ve watched 7 or more videos, so I made sure I gave it a good chance. Sincerely, much respect. I’m just a spectator that plays guitar and builds furniture and Bows on the side.

  • @josephpangelinan5357
    @josephpangelinan5357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finish this please ! Enough of the goofy content …

    • @DriftwoodGuitars
      @DriftwoodGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.