I Built & HYDRO-DIPPED a JEM Guitar...what would Steve Vai think?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- This episode shows how to build and hydrodip a DIY guitar body. The process of hydro-dipping a guitar is also known as a swirl dip, swirl paint, or swirling. I used basic woodworking skills to build the guitar body, and the swirl paint finish is inspired by Steve Vai’s Ibanez JEM guitar. I’ve seen a lot of videos about how to swirl dip or hydrodip a guitar, but I’ve never seen anyone use woodworking skills to build the guitar body from scratch before swirl-dipping it, so I decided to try it. I also couldn’t find any videos showing how to make the Steve Vai Ibanez JEM body shape by hand, so I hope people find that interesting too. :)
For the woodworking aspect, I used my X-Carve CNC to make the templates for the guitar body. I then used a router to cut the neck pocket, pickup cutouts, and cutout for the Floyd Rose tremelo. I then used hand tools to carve the two signature features of Steve Vai's JEM guitar - the monkey grip handle and lion's claw tremolo cutaway. For the hydro-dip, I went with Magic Marble paints -- they make swirl dipping easier than any other type of paint I tried (including Humbrol, 1Shot, and Rustoleum). I then used Spraymax 2k clear coat to give the guitar a glossy finish.
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Hey, Vai here. Well, I absolutely love seeing things like this. Anytime someone is fulfilling their creative passion, it's fascinating to behold, and this is no exception. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this. Franky, sometimes I have no idea what goes into actually building a guitar, meaning the amount of precise focus and time that's necessary. And watching you so conscientiously building this guitar is inspiring to me. I have the easy part, I just play them! You make lovely instruments and I'm honored to have had a little hand in inspiring this one. Best of luck with your work. Deep appreciation.
S
Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙏
@@modustrial not the real Steve Vai... this is his channel:
th-cam.com/video/tjAo6B7KFIY/w-d-xo.html
Nice try, but you're not Steve Vai. The actual Steve Vai's channel is "SteveVaiHimself," as pointed out by Twobarpsi. If you're going to impersonate someone, at least put some effort into it. You've been reported for impersonation to TH-cam. Enjoy.
@@kyeronelma4835 👍
@@Twobarpsi or is the first his personal channel and stevevaihimself his corporate channel
Bet he would be like "damn son get that thing outta the water"
🤣🤣😁
More like “get it out of the trash can!” Or “use a different bucket!” 😂
You need to contact Vai and present him the guitar as a gift. He's the kinda guy that would love it and and actually play it live.
If someone knows how to put me in touch, I'm all for it 😀
I just sent the video to Steve's twitter. hopefully he responds. Link is in a separate comment.
@@nicolausteslaus He isn't a well practiced player, which he says right in the video. If you knew anything about guitar you'd know that guitar is a well built good sounding instrument. TONE IS IN THE FINGERS.
Vai can't play this guitar live. He's in a contract with Ibanez. He can't play an Ibanez copy man, come on. That would create tension between to two, longstanding brands of Vai and Ibanez.
@@joshuamichael4312 Vai can play whatever he wants live. What is Ibanez going to do? Drop him? That doesn't seem very smart on their end.
Totally not related to the guitar, but the hydro-dipping gave me a fantastic idea for a Lightsaber I'm building.
Enjoyed the video, it inspired me.
A hydrodip lightsaber would be so cool! If you share pics on Instagram, please tag me so I can check it out! @modustrialmaker
@@modustrial, I'm not on Instagram, but I am on Twitter and Reddit.
I did go ahead and dip it today. It looks pretty good, but I did end up with a couple spots where the paint globbed up. Did you encounter that? If so, what'd you do about it?
@@HungLikeScrat Yea, that happens sometimes, usually if the part bobs up before you clear the surface. Also, when you pull the stir stick out of the water, it can create a glob at the spot where it exits. I always am careful to pull the stir stick out at the very edge, so if it makes a glob, its not at a location where it will get on the item being dipped. Did you end up sharing pics of it anywhere? If so, can you send a link?
Yes! Steve Vai would be thrilled! BTW I recommend EVERYONE find a copy of Passion and Warfare. It is truly an epic album!
That would be really cool if he saw it! And yea PAW is a fantastic album (album.....what a crazy concept these days.... 🤣)
.....u..?77⁷7⁷⁷⁷⁷⁷⁷77⁷7⁷7⁷⁷
Great persistence, great camera angle during the dip and great outcome!
Thanks much!
Bro, if Vai really give you a compliment, it's just only one Steve Vai but you got thousands compliment from us who loves to see the result that you have done which is outstanding and marvellous . Good job buddy. Greetings from Singapore.
Thanks Sham!
I have been waiting for this video for so long, and now it's here!!!
Me too! 😁
This is so impressive. You put your heart into it which makes it even more special!! I am in awe!
Thanks for the very kind words Beth!
your becoming quite the luthier, this is inspiring as i have always dreamed of making my own guitars and drum shells
i really liked seeing the draw knife and rhasps/files come out. i planed down a storm window to fit over the weekend with my grandads old hand plane and spoke shave/rhasp plane. it was nice to see them shave again and not have to deal with the drama of loud power tools. it's important to know how to use and care for those old tools.
The old hand tools really are satisfying to use! There are tasks for every type of tool, and the important thing is chosing the right tool for the job 😀
Приятно наблюдать искреннюю радость от сделанного своими руками! Поздравляю чувак, это новый уровень! )
Really enjoyed this ,am a huge fan of Steve’s and saving up for a Jem at the moment , really love the result you got from your build well done it was a treat to watch
Bro, you've got a lot of patience. The detail on the lion claw is amazing. 👍
Thanks Odin! This one definitely tried my patience 😀
Amazing job! 👏👏👏👏👏 With stand up ovation 😉👍 Awesome! Thanks for sharing this. Keep on rocking!
Thanks much!
This is such a cool video, I love the way the guitar looks, good job man!
Fun change of pace! It's really great, plus it was fun to watch the dipping process... over... and over... and
... and over 🤣. Thanks Jen!
8:00 the little donought cat behind you is just something amazing
Finally! I've been excited to see this build since you mentioned it like 20 years ago haha! - Nice touch bringing the granddad's tools into the mix. Gives the guitar a little bonus. Made from your and his hands so to speak.
Thanks brother! It was great to put his tools to work. Next one will be quicker, I hope 🤞🤞
@@modustrial I'm only teasing ya I know you're a busy man! This was awesome regardless. Also make that hydrodipping video! Have you tried using rustoleum metallic paints for it??
Favorite video yet! You’re crazy for the continual redips but hats off to you for sticking to it!!
Thanks Ryan!
Going to hydro dip my squire and modify the pickups, thank you so much for giving me the idea👌🏻
Awesome! Tag me on Instagram if you share pics of it ...I'd love to see
Great results!
I even liked the very first dip.
Cheers!
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Epic end result! Love videos like this.
Thanks Matthew!
Fantastic work mate, would love to see another guitar build. The colours came out amazingly well, I completely agree that you can't rest until it looks exactly the way you want it to!
Thank you! My second guitar build is in the works. Video should be out in a week or so.
Great job!! Waiting for more builds man. Cheers!
Thanks Guillermo!
That's an excellent swirl job, sir. I think that's much better than what I've seen some others charge to do.
I can't do DIY and stuff to save my life! I'm a guitarist and this popped up on my feed so gave it a view. Very entertaining, a great JEM build and you're a good guitarist for 20 years of barely playing! My favourite bit about the build is the clear acrylic backplates. VERY nice!
Thanks Dale! I'm hoping to get back into playing more this year 😀
That looks and sounds amazing! Great job
My favorite part of this guitar is the back with the see thru cavity plates. Kudos man it looks fantastic
Thanks Pablo!
Awesome build and video. Thanks
Just watched both guitar videos you have. I must say you should make more! Especially the epoxy trying different materials or make one out of that green acrylic that would be epic! Great job man keep up the awesome work.
Thanks Shane! I'm hoping they catch on because I'd like to make a few guitars every year.... So many things you can be creative with in guitar builds. Green acrylic would be really cool.
u are a legend man and a down to earth guy!
I’ve been getting into build videos, this channel definitely one of my favorites. I love all these videos
Thank you! 🙏
Looks killer. Respect for not giving up on your goal.
Thank you!
Vai would say, "learn to play first, then worry about what your guitar looks like" Good job on the build, and it's always interesting to see how people do color dip. It looks great.
Ha, thanks! That is probably accurate 🤣
Great job! Love the dipping photos from inside the dipping bucket!! This guitar really came out nice, and the other dips look pretty good too! Thanks so much for sharing this, and the younger you rock starring, 😎 ! Lol! I'm subscribing 😋 I can't wait to see the crayon table vid! 👏 Thanks again, Pam 🎸🎶
Thanks again Pam! Glad you found the channel and are here for the fun 😀
The fluorescent green was so beautiful. I would have loved that one for myself.
Thank you!
That looks super dope bro. 👌😎
Thanks Brian!
I remember the poster you had to put together in guitar magazine of Steve vai when the album was coming out. It was an exciting time for guitar players.
good memories.... :)
I think toy should join Ibanez customs! You did it so well! Best texture and building!
So awesome Mike! That hydro dipping is amazing!
Thanks Adam! I had fun with it :)
Great teaching vid. Thanks!
Truly awesome, looks so COOL! Glad I stumbled across your channel...inspiring stuff, kudos 👍
Thanks Mahdi! Glad you found me!
Sweet build and swirl. I've been doing this same thing with same products for three years. I love this video and appreciate you taking the time to record it. Great build and swirl.
Thanks much! Are you on Instagram or somewhere else I can check out your swirls?
@@modustrial you're welcome and yes I have a Facebook page MFrost Guitars and #Frostswirls_MFrostguitars
Instagram
frostswirls_mfrostguitars
Thanks
Awesome build it’s was really cool watching the progress on instagram and now seeing the video pulling it all together
Thanks Jesse! It was a fun journey :)
Great looking guitar, well done, it certainly pops out at you,🤘👍👍
Those colored back plates are awesome!
What an amazing project, thanks for sharing
Thanks much!
Phenomenal job, brother! Wow. What an awesome project.
thank you!
My friend, you sparked something in me I thought I lost. I think I'm going to start building guitars again. Thank you!
This made my day! Above all else, the goal of making these videos is to inspire :) if you share pics of your creations on Instagram, please tag me so I can check them out!
Don't be embarrassed by your childhood photos--they're cool! The first two especially were great!
Not sure what Vai thinks....but JAI thinks it is awesome!!! incredible work!
loved the forest green one :)
So excited to see a new video!
Thanks! much more to come, since I'm going full time in 2020 :)
Love the Hydro-Dipping.
Love both the process you did to make that epic Ax as well as your skill playing it. I am currently trying to start my own band and love playing the electric guitar as well as writing lyrics.
Thanks to you, i have even more inspiration to go off of. Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words!
The Universe Speaks! I've been holding out on same kit for over 2 years cuz of the paint. Didn't want just white...and just like that your vid pops up! Whoa Nelly this project just hit mach speed! Thank you sir for sharing this how to! FULLY EXCITED! SKIN CHILLS! GREAT AWESOME WORK! 😎😲😵😁
Thank you! Stoked that I could provide a little inspiration 😁
Life does get in the way man, so true. But at 44, it has become very relevant again, have fallen in love all over again. Good licks man, keep it up. Very nice workshop ! Earned a sub here man, great job!
Thank you! I'm also in my 40s, and doing a re-boot to life with TH-cam. 40 is the new 20! ;) Glad to have you here for the fun!
You're so passionate making a guitar and I asmire and respect that
Thanks much!
Looks sick man! 👍
Amazing🤩 🤩
I love it😻
You haven’t played for 20 years? Damn if you consider that, your playing was super duper clean man! Would like to see more guitar vids!
I almost had a heart attack when you said you dropped the guitar lol. I'm glad I heard the rest.
What a project mate, no wonder it took a while, it looks fantastic,
Very very well done 👍👍🏻👍👍🏻👍👍🏻👍
Thanks brother!
Your rusty playing is my goal. 😂😂 so freakin cool
Ha, thanks Tamar! This one took me back to high school bands and skateboarding ... The good ole days ....
@@modustrial i got one suggestion, change the color of the neck and bridge pickup to neon pink, neon green, OR neon sky blue.. for the total 80's look
Looks great. Love the clear covers for the trem and electronics. Great idea. I'm partial to maple necks. I think they provide a better contrast.
Thanks! And I hear ya, I looked for a donor guitar with maple neck, but when I found the JEM JR with traditional vine inlay for $200, I couldn't pass it up....so compromises were made 🤷♂️
Wish I could just build myself sick guitars, you're really talented!
Wow. Awesome job! Love those acrylic covers too. If you never have on sale, I would buy you ;-))
great job and those see through cavity covers are very cool - nice
Thanks Neddi!
Dude, I have a couple of pictures of me back in the day that look IDENTICAL to yours... that's awesome.
Ha, the glory days! 😜
Finally got around to watching the entire video....Great job! It really turned out great!!! Your not a bad guitarist either...
Thanks Tom!
Very good job 👍 . Best Ibanez from I looking from my life
Thank you!
Turned out so good! And your playing wasn’t too shabby for 20 years of not playing. I’m going to be in the same boat for mine that we are posting later this week!
Thanks man! Hopefully yours gets a few more views than mine ;)
Lovely Job.... you must be proud. Well done 👍🏻
Thanks Martin!
Great woodworking skills
I watched your video very interesting and well, thanks.
Thanks!
Beautiful work, dude. Really wonderful guitar! Fantastic! 😃
Thank you! 😁
wow!!! Amazing!!! great job in the guitars, my congrats!!!!!
Thanks again Ale!
freaking sweet man. id add that baby to my collection. Someday hope to have a real jem, but till then ill stick with my regular Ibanez.
Mike!!!! I love everything about this video and build! I picked up A TON of tricks and tips as always, even ones as simple as the pickup selector x-acto hack...very cool! And the acrylic cavity plates were such a clutch last minute decision! Pumped for the next one man!
Thanks Ethan! This one was so fun.... Now, I'm going to go play with Legos, if you get my drift ;)
Heck yeah!
Passion and warfare is one of my all time favorite albums!
Me too!
Good job,great video .Thank you
Thank you!
this dude is a genius!
Dude this is so cool! Great job
Thank you!
just amazing!!!
Thanks Phanor!
Would love to see more on the hydro-dipping and I can see how it became addictive. One of the reasons I only watch the acrylic swirl art videos...but if I did it on plywood, I could sand and re-spin as many times as I wanted. Well, within reason. Great build and when you get those knobs printed, you should add an LED or three to light up those panels. I mean, you will be dialing it up to 11, right?
LEDs, maybe epoxy....did I mention I want to make more guitars? :)
Incredible ...my jem is across the room looking at me with fear in its eyes 😂
I also have built several swirled Ibanez JEM's and RG's. I've always just done it with used guitar bodies or already routed blanks It's definitely a learned process as you've shown here! I did a PAW and a custom Blue/Green JEM and actually took used necks, removed the fretboards and put new fretboards on them with the disappearing pyramid scheme with kits you can buy on eBay. Those necks took a long time to do but, I did them! Clear coating was a bitch because, like you, I couldn't find one that would harden all the way so they could be wet sanded. Then I found the 2K clear which solved the problem.
Building electric guitars is one of the most rewarding things I've ever done! Thanks for the awesome video, Sir!
Glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like you made some really cool JEMs....do you have pics of them anywhere? Would love to check em out!
Awesome! Steve vai should see this!
Thanks! Curious what he would say :)
Outstanding work
Thanks Wade!
very good awesome dude:D
Great job man, looks killer!
Thank you!
Holy crap... you build your own guitars too 😳😳😳 How the heck can you do all this stuff? OK, you almost had me fooled that you were an actual human being. You must be from another planet!!!
amazing job Mr.!!
Thank you!!
when routing a guitar body, or even body binding, always think--rout peak to valley, pull it away from the bit, then rout peak to valley again........sometimes that means you're running the piece with the rotation of the bit for certain areas but it prevents tear out because the bit is skating downhill of the grain lines, not climbing up into them which can chatter at best, and shatter at worst....been there done that too many times to count!!!!!! Great vid though!!!!!! ;-)
Awesome work!
Thanks much!
Great to get it right but sheesh , that was quite the journey . Nice work
Thanks Rick!
Such a great video, thank you! Man I wish the pick ups and knobs were black, it'll give it such a classy vibe, and amplify this astounding color scheme (which deserves the most attention)
Thanks Gil! I was trying to keep close to the original Ibanez 80s Jem, which had neon pickups. If you haven't checked those out do a Google images search... There are so many cool variations on it
amazing work.🎸🧩
Thank you!
That’s rad! I invented a new patented fretboard that I sent to Steve Vai to try. Hope he digs it! I’ll upload more vids it has slots btw each string to allow FretCorner Bends on ALL Strings. Many guitarists do it on the High E so it evolved that style. No standard bends yet offers new bends and pulloffs vibrato. Thanks