Good seeing a video come out, knowing it means there still some semblance of normalcy. Stay safe in the storm -- don't let your shop become literal driftwood.
Speaking of driftwood, sometimes I enjoy being driftwood to the TH-cam algorithm (horrible addiction/habit). This is certainly not that. Informative and relaxing.
I like your videos because they have been very helpful. My procedure is very much like yours with the exception of when you drill your bridge pin holes. I kinda get a little pucker factor doing this, so I have a hand bit brace to help me get them partially drilled and then I finish with the electric drill. I guess its a matter of what makes a person feel comfortable doing, taking time to think things through, and just taking my tme to be careful. It's just all pretty tedious. Thanks again!
I knew that acoustic saddles were compensated but never really appreciated the thought process that went into them until I saw this. Thanks! I've wondered about something for a while though. I've noticed that on nylon string guitars they are more or less just a straight line parallel with the nut and wondered why that is.
As a hobby luthier (working on my second guitar under the expert guidance of the wonderful luthier that is Lloyd Edwards in Wicklow, Ireland) this series has been so good to watch. I especially like this video as it covered some really important details which are very easy to overlook as the finish line of your guitar build is in sight. String spacing is really important and rushing the saddle and bridge pin holes so you can get the strings on and start playing can have a real negative outcome on the overall build. So difficult to keep measuring twice and cutting once at this stage but it is definitely worth it. Really looking forward to seeing this guitar getting strung up and hearing how she sounds. Great work Chris & Matt
How I remember it, you put the saddle on the horse - you put the saddle on the bridge. The bridge, bridges across the X brace. love the channel keep up the amazing work.
The race car may not be a must have… as I saw in another comment, but I LOVE the string spacing gauge/ruler. So bloody handy (and frustrating when I can’t find it and need it 😆)
I was surprised that you didn’t put strings on and mark all the spots where precise intonation is on the bridge and then file accordingly. I’ve never done it but often watch Twoodford do it for bridge blanks.
Your guitars and craftmanship are absolutely fantastic! Your videos are very fun to watch, instructive and so inspiring. However, I think it's sad that Stewmac product placement is taking over, especially for beginners like me who tend to believe that buying expensive stuff is the only way to go.
So I should be running a business using only cheep and beginner level tools? That makes zero sense. I build high end guitars, and require great tools. StewMac makes those, and that’s why I use them. 85% of the tools we use in these videos were bought with our own money. I’m not sure why people get upset that we use their products. Sorry… I guess?
Hi. This 1.75mm saddle height (on edges), what string action (distance) it will give you on 12 fret? I suspect same, but - I never build a guitar so I;m very interested.
Yeah, sorry, that’s the window ac unit (FL shop problems, haha). Normally we use lav mics but for some reason the receiver for the microphones wasn’t seated in the camera, hence the bad audio.
My dude drilling the pin holes by hand...my butt cheeks are sore from them clenching so tight. Not sure how else you would do this but the pucker factor.
How do you figure the age of this guitar that you've been advertising as thousands of years old? Cuz it sure looks "brand new" to me. Also... Y'know, ppl watching your videos need to have some common sense. They can't simply follow your directions, like what you say...for instance, when you say, "1.7 inches" instead of mm. That's quite a difference. But, i guess, overall, watching these videos has a little value, in terms of learning how to build one. Y'know, just a wee bit of value. Why, you're quite welcome! 👍👍👍
DUUUUUUDE! Rotary files instead of countersink bits!!!! GENIUS 💯💯💯
Good seeing a video come out, knowing it means there still some semblance of normalcy. Stay safe in the storm -- don't let your shop become literal driftwood.
Speaking of driftwood, sometimes I enjoy being driftwood to the TH-cam algorithm (horrible addiction/habit). This is certainly not that. Informative and relaxing.
Slick work no doubt, and suddenly I feel the urge to buy a guitar from you. Nice attention to detail👍
I like your videos because they have been very helpful. My procedure is very much like yours with the exception of when you drill your bridge pin holes. I kinda get a little pucker factor doing this, so I have a hand bit brace to help me get them partially drilled and then I finish with the electric drill. I guess its a matter of what makes a person feel comfortable doing, taking time to think things through, and just taking my tme to be careful. It's just all pretty tedious. Thanks again!
I knew that acoustic saddles were compensated but never really appreciated the thought process that went into them until I saw this. Thanks! I've wondered about something for a while though. I've noticed that on nylon string guitars they are more or less just a straight line parallel with the nut and wondered why that is.
Great video as always!
Only 10k more to 100k Come on y’all let’s these amazing individuals there.
I really enjoyed this episode! Saddle and pin slots are a very key component to the overall sound. Thank you!
Getting soooo close to finishing this beautiful guitar. I can’t wait to hear and see it !
As a hobby luthier (working on my second guitar under the expert guidance of the wonderful luthier that is Lloyd Edwards in Wicklow, Ireland) this series has been so good to watch. I especially like this video as it covered some really important details which are very easy to overlook as the finish line of your guitar build is in sight. String spacing is really important and rushing the saddle and bridge pin holes so you can get the strings on and start playing can have a real negative outcome on the overall build. So difficult to keep measuring twice and cutting once at this stage but it is definitely worth it. Really looking forward to seeing this guitar getting strung up and hearing how she sounds. Great work Chris & Matt
Best tutorial I’ve seen on how to make a saddle. Great job!
That looks really nice.
That was VERY informative....thanks guys
She's looking great I can't wait to hear what she sounds like,, great job
Very informative. Breaking strings really puts a burr under my saddle!
GOD bless you Chris and Matt.
How I remember it, you put the saddle on the horse - you put the saddle on the bridge. The bridge, bridges across the X brace.
love the channel keep up the amazing work.
The race car may not be a must have… as I saw in another comment, but I LOVE the string spacing gauge/ruler. So bloody handy (and frustrating when I can’t find it and need it 😆)
I was surprised that you didn’t put strings on and mark all the spots where precise intonation is on the bridge and then file accordingly. I’ve never done it but often watch Twoodford do it for bridge blanks.
Thank you. I keep mixing up saddle and bridge for some reason. If a master luthier can do it as well, I dont feel so hopeless.
Your guitars and craftmanship are absolutely fantastic! Your videos are very fun to watch, instructive and so inspiring. However, I think it's sad that Stewmac product placement is taking over, especially for beginners like me who tend to believe that buying expensive stuff is the only way to go.
So I should be running a business using only cheep and beginner level tools? That makes zero sense. I build high end guitars, and require great tools. StewMac makes those, and that’s why I use them. 85% of the tools we use in these videos were bought with our own money. I’m not sure why people get upset that we use their products. Sorry… I guess?
Hi.
This 1.75mm saddle height (on edges), what string action (distance) it will give you on 12 fret?
I suspect same, but - I never build a guitar so I;m very interested.
Gooood afternoon from Dade City Florida! Hope everyone has a great afternoon! Stay safe for those who are in the path of hurricane Milton.
Hey folks, there's an odd background noise in the video (almost like crickets) at least till 3 minute marker
Spoilers: it’s there throughout the whole video I’m afraid haha
Yeah, sorry, that’s the window ac unit (FL shop problems, haha). Normally we use lav mics but for some reason the receiver for the microphones wasn’t seated in the camera, hence the bad audio.
How fast can you say driftwoodguitar?
Maybe it was the camera angle, hard to tell but that first drilling looked like 10 degrees off plumb
You have glue on front and back of the bridge.
My dude drilling the pin holes by hand...my butt cheeks are sore from them clenching so tight. Not sure how else you would do this but the pucker factor.
I hate that this guitar can't be mine 😭
Nice build. Not a fan of the background music.
Apparently we have a critic. 😂 I thought it was a nice touch.
How do you figure the age of this guitar that you've been advertising as thousands of years old?
Cuz it sure looks "brand new" to me.
Also...
Y'know, ppl watching your videos need to have some common sense. They can't simply follow your directions, like what you say...for instance, when you say, "1.7 inches" instead of mm.
That's quite a difference.
But, i guess, overall, watching these videos has a little value, in terms of learning how to build one.
Y'know, just a wee bit of value.
Why, you're quite welcome!
👍👍👍
It takes less time to Google 1.7 inches into mm than it took to write your gibberish.