Am I the only person who will forever think of this guitar when they remember the COVID pandemic? That’s only to emphasize, not to criticize, how long this guitar has been a part of life. It’s a GD work of art.
I think it is a good thing if you mainly remember this beauty of a guitar if you think back to this year. That virus surely will stay around for a little longer, just like its cousins of the influenza tribe...
I'm catching up just now. I stopped watching this back in July of 21. Being teleported back to whenever he made X video. Rough year, but I got thought it. It's been emotional watching. True.
I'd love to see a video of the client collecting/ receiving this beautiful object alongside the custom control knob being made. It would be really interesting to their reaction seeing it and playing it for the first time. Absolutely stunning work on this by the way!
As a machinist just a tip. When tapping like that leave everything in the lathe chuck and use the lathe tailstop with a center in the back end of the tap. See the hole in the end of the tap that's what it's for, getting the threads straight down the center line. Spin the chuck by hand while feeding pressure with the tailstop. Bingo, perfect centerline threads.
I once saw a video of a 335 type being wired up and they had a cool trick to get the pots in place. They used a length of tubing, the flexi clear plastic type used for aquariums, and fished it in through the control holes and up through the F-hole. They pushed the tubes onto the ends of the pot shafts, and pulled the pre-wired harness into place with the tubing. Beats drilling holes in the pot shafts. As light as I imagine that guitar to be, I'd guess that you could hide a bit of ballast in the back end to balance the neck weight and never notice the weight.
This is the kind of guitar that should make you a staple in the guitar building industry, much like PRS, Les Paul, Fender etc. I could look at the Nebula's all day and never lose the desire to play it.
@@TheBigburcie Definitely not quite as beautiful or with the same materials, but if you standardised the parts and used some slightly more common wood around the sides you could probably make a Nebula series at a rate and cost not too different to any other high-end electro-acoustic. A lot of the delays in this build have been from the on-the-fly design and problem solving, so now that Ben's worked out the full process, he could probably figure out a way to simplify several steps.
I've really enjoyed watching this series. I'm a player, not a builder, but watching this beautiful guitar come together has been a real education. Thank you!
Hi Ben. Well you did it. I have said a couple of times that this was going to be the most beautiful guitar you have ever made and in my opinion you have. You client is going to be so pleased. Well done Ben.
I'm so happy and fortunate enough to be a witness to the creation of one of the most gorgeous and euphonious acoustic guitar ever build ❤️ thankyou Ben!
At 42:55, I don't think I have ever seen someone look both so proud of their accomplishments, whilst also looking bittersweet knowing it's finally over.
Ben, that is the most beautiful instrument yet that you built. I'll be honest, I almost shed a tear at the conclusion--I didn't want this series to end!
I'm exactly the same type: I like to start new project and explore them through experimentation but I literally suck at finishing them. So many attempts just went into nowhere (and it's not only about the luthiery stuff)
Dear Ben, please do another Episode of this wonderfully crafted instrument. She is an absolutely gorgeous beauty and each look at her is creating the deep wish of transforming its shape into a voice and fascinating music - So, so, so wonderful 😃💚
I might even say I am scared by this guitar It is absolutely awesome And the acustic is amazing Wow And i love that it says ,,the double pots have arrived,, from minute 16 to the end
Oh my dear, the moment you picked she up for the first time, gotta say the strings going through the whole body have another level of charm. That is beautiful. And the sound is in a way deep and vintage.
Well Ben, I never comment. But I feel I have to here. In the beginning, when you said that you would hide that gorgeous wood grain with a nebula like finish, I was appalled! I stand corrected. That instrument is truly a work of art. Congratulations. What a success!
lol, thank you :) I must admit that I had my doubts as well, I don't think that any worthwhile project should involve some element of risk, don't you agree?
What an amazing sounding guitar Ben.. so many components have came together to make this a truly original guitar.. I am sure the client will be delighted.
When I saw the notification that this video had dropped last night, I don’t think I’m overstating to say that I was looking forward to my post breakfast coffee & yt viewing. Did not disappoint. The end result is a triumph in both looks and sound, and full of creative solutions and beautiful design decisions. Also, when you say “it’s not going to be seen” as a craftsman I once knew said, “but you will know its there” One small suggestion… you might consider using brass wool for cleaning your soldering iron as opposed to the sponge. The thermal shock causes oxidation of the tip, which will eventually cause pitting. I get that the electronics stuff isn’t your favourite, but this will make it a tiny bit less tedious in the long term.
This is IMHO by far the most sophisticated guitar ever crafted at CG, assuming it's new owner will worship this truly delicious piece of artwork every second of his' / her's remaining life span.
I am just an amateur Lap Steel builder, and to overcome the earthing problem, I make both the nut and the bridge in aluminum, shape and polished it to a chrome finish. This works for me, I also do through the body string set up. That means that the strings are in contact from start to finish. Also helps with resonance and sustain. Cheers Roger Buckley
Really is a GORGEOUS instrument Ben. Truly in league with some of the finest instruments built today. This build I think takes your building to another level.
Ben’s enthusiasm for his craft is always inspirational. This is one of the channels that got me started messing with guitar kits myself. Congrats on finishing up! Guitar looks and sounds beautiful.
This is the most beautiful guitar i ever see!Was a huge pleasure follow this journey! Your atelier, the scenario, you methodology, your sympathy,… just amazing. Please bring us more projects like this.
You did a frankenstein with this ! right here, in front of our eyes and ears !!! absolutely stunning sounding piece of an instrument... wow, just.. WOW !
Nebula 2.0 is incredible - the unplugged acoustic sound was unbelievable on it's own. It is amazing to look back at the last 2 builds - the GGBO and Nebula and consider what has spun out from them. (And the Christmas build hollow Explorer-type) New(ish) ways of building a guitar that are on the way to being production models. Furthering the concept of using less precious woods in guitars to possible reduce cost/environmental footprint and make what instrument-grade wood reserves we have last longer. A new line of pickups. And probably a slew of other things I've forgotten about. I think this is the true value of these builds - not the end product of a guitar (stunning as it may be) but what concepts and ideas spring from the process - that we also get to see, try or evolve.
Fear not fan frets, you will find they will become your new normal. Beautiful build, as always it is pleasure to follow along with your creative adventures. .
Next time you do this..............shield the entire inside cavity. I've used heavy duty aluminum foil from the supermarket and contact cement. Cut pieces and cover inside of the top, the back and the sides. Then find a place where you can screw a short screw though the foil into the guitar body (On standard guitars, the screws that hold the plastic covers on the back will work. Take a ring connector, attach a wire and screw it into the body. This is the ground connector for the cavity shield and, if you have the entire cavity shielded you should not need to worry about shielding every single wire inside!
When you said "I can't believe I've finished" I could feel you needed a hug right at that moment. Poor Ben.🥲 you built your masterpiece doesn't mean you wound do another. Move forwards and upwards bud
Usually, at some point of your more unique builds, you do something that's just not my cup of tea. Not this time around. This one is absolutely awesome.
Stuck in the house with a broken heel, the sudden reappearance of this guitar and a 45-minute video to watch are welcome distraction from the pain. Thanks Ben!
Bravo! Ben, great job. Not only does it look fantastic but sounds wonderful. It was a pleasure following your thought process with this build. Looking forward to the next one.
She sounds so beautiful. Probably the most beautiful guitar ever made. That wood is amazing, and that finish is perfect. The bridge turned out awesome too. It could use a tone pot, tbh. Because the sound you have right now is awesome, but it would also sound great a lot brighter. I'd love to hear it with a touch of distortion. You promised us a demo, remember? lol I've watched every single episode in this series as it came out, and seeing it all finally come together makes me all misty eyed. I know you said there's more to do, but like you said, it's alive now. lol Now I can't wait to see and hear the actual final version though.
You are aware that the tone pots make the sound less bright right? If not im happy to spread the knowledge. The tone knob cuts away treble. A guitar is actually at its brightest clearest tone without a tone pot at all. Which is why for an example the gretsch hot rods exist(they only have one master volume).
Well Ben I feel the same, sad to see it come to an end but absolutely blown away with the final result. Pat on the back sir she is a beaut. The owner is a very lucky person. What a beautiful sound as well. Stunning truly stunning. 💖
That idea where you use the tuners to connect everything back to that one string you grounded, absolutely genius! I suppose with something like the mounting plate hipshot offers for their retrofit kits you wouldn't even need to drill holes on a 6 in line!
I've been possessed by these videos!!! I'm in the throes of my very first guitar build and I'm now in my garage every night staring at a piece of 4A torrefied maple that needs to become a guitar neck. I'm afraid to touch it with any sharp metal objects... Love the channel, love the videos, thanks for all the inspiration!
thank you :) I find the best way to get over the initial nervousness is to drink a bunch of coffee and make the first cut.. it gets easier from there.. for me it is the sheer amount of possibilities available that slow things down.
Absolutely stunning guitar. Sounds amazing over the lapel mic. I can only imagine what it sounds like in person. Excellent work Ben! I'm pretty sure the client is going to love it!
Sounds amazing That in a treated studio with some room mics "million dollar tones" the straight acoustic properties are brighter then the piezo while still being full commendable in the highest regard
The guitar acousticly already sounds so impressive 😳 Can't wait to hear the proper demo, this was for sure one of your best masterpieces Ben, you did a stunning job, I get always so inspired by your builds, I can't never thank you enough 🙇
Well you finally got it finished and strings on Nebula 2.0. Very happy it looks lovely and sound really nice. Congratulations it a guitar and a beautiful one at that.
In our minds and hearts, this build will continue long into the future. It's been quite the run, but so lovely to see it to the very end. Thanks for sharing the journey.
Ben, you can use a center detent dual pot with that preamp, just wire one of the layers the other way around. So when one goes up, the other goes down in volume.
I think that’s your masterpiece. Well, so far. It looks amazing, sounds amazing, the construction is unique, the materials and finish…just stunning from top to bottom. Congratulations and bravo!
Excellent series thanks! Just started building a bass for my daughter never done it before but really enjoying the process! Great tips and tricks on this channel! Thanks again!
Not only is blowing on your solder joint harmless with well tinned components, but it also permits the person doing the work to keep the more toxic smoke out of one's face...or at least that's the technique I used all my life. :) Your guitar looks beautiful and sounds bright and full of personality!
I mentioned this last time. On a Bourns blend pot the two sides are not symmetrical. On your wiring the blue wire connects to ground and the purple is hot. If you do it backwards you won’t get full volume in on the extreme rotations. The reason is from the center wiper to the outside lug is low resistance on the hot side and full resistance on the ground side. You wired it the right way. 😃 A blend pot is two volume controls. You could have still done it, but the value of the pots might be wrong.
So, when are you going to build a case for it? The guitar is not finished without a custom case! Came on Ben, You can and know you should do it... ;)
I'm pretty sure he still has to build the 2020 case from Paduak hahaha
Am I the only person who will forever think of this guitar when they remember the COVID pandemic? That’s only to emphasize, not to criticize, how long this guitar has been a part of life. It’s a GD work of art.
I think it is a good thing if you mainly remember this beauty of a guitar if you think back to this year. That virus surely will stay around for a little longer, just like its cousins of the influenza tribe...
I'm catching up just now. I stopped watching this back in July of 21. Being teleported back to whenever he made X video. Rough year, but I got thought it. It's been emotional watching. True.
@@WRXBase damn. Hru doing now?
I'd love to see a video of the client collecting/ receiving this beautiful object alongside the custom control knob being made. It would be really interesting to their reaction seeing it and playing it for the first time.
Absolutely stunning work on this by the way!
Agreed!
Beautiful build, what else can you say? Words really can’t describe the innovative ,creative , and unique genius that Ben Crowe is
Ben must be practicing. This is the best playing I’ve heard from him lol.
From what I've heard his chord playing has always been fairly solid
I think this is partially due to the guitar. It already sounds good when you're just looking at it.
This is one of the most beautiful guitar’s I have ever seen. I have watched a lot of your builds and I think this is the best one so far.
Probably the best looking and best sounding guitar that I’ve ever experienced!
Fantastic craftsmanship Ben!
Really leaning heavily into the 'burn it' edits Talitha 😏 I like it
As a machinist just a tip. When tapping like that leave everything in the lathe chuck and use the lathe tailstop with a center in the back end of the tap. See the hole in the end of the tap that's what it's for, getting the threads straight down the center line. Spin the chuck by hand while feeding pressure with the tailstop. Bingo, perfect centerline threads.
I once saw a video of a 335 type being wired up and they had a cool trick to get the pots in place. They used a length of tubing, the flexi clear plastic type used for aquariums, and fished it in through the control holes and up through the F-hole. They pushed the tubes onto the ends of the pot shafts, and pulled the pre-wired harness into place with the tubing. Beats drilling holes in the pot shafts.
As light as I imagine that guitar to be, I'd guess that you could hide a bit of ballast in the back end to balance the neck weight and never notice the weight.
This is the kind of guitar that should make you a staple in the guitar building industry, much like PRS, Les Paul, Fender etc. I could look at the Nebula's all day and never lose the desire to play it.
Of course, there's no way to make something like this at any scale, at least not more than 4 per year.
@@TheBigburcie Definitely not quite as beautiful or with the same materials, but if you standardised the parts and used some slightly more common wood around the sides you could probably make a Nebula series at a rate and cost not too different to any other high-end electro-acoustic. A lot of the delays in this build have been from the on-the-fly design and problem solving, so now that Ben's worked out the full process, he could probably figure out a way to simplify several steps.
@@BambiTrout Absolutely. A semi-hollow with burl top and veneer on the sides would give you 80% of the effect in a more production ready design.
I've really enjoyed watching this series. I'm a player, not a builder, but watching this beautiful guitar come together has been a real education. Thank you!
That's one lucky client, this is a gorgeous bit of craftsmanship
Hi Ben.
Well you did it. I have said a couple of times that this was going to be the most beautiful guitar you have ever made and in my opinion you have.
You client is going to be so pleased.
Well done Ben.
Thank you very much, I am so happy and I hope he will be too!
I LOOOOOVE the longer, more intricate builds !!! Glad N2.0 sounds and looks as good as she does!
I'm so happy and fortunate enough to be a witness to the creation of one of the most gorgeous and euphonious acoustic guitar ever build ❤️ thankyou Ben!
Last week: "These series are taking too long." This week: "I'm going to do another version of the Complication."
Its got to be The Simplication next...
@@BarryRowlingsonBaz I don't think Ben is capable of simplifying things.
At 42:55, I don't think I have ever seen someone look both so proud of their accomplishments, whilst also looking bittersweet knowing it's finally over.
Ben, that is the most beautiful instrument yet that you built. I'll be honest, I almost shed a tear at the conclusion--I didn't want this series to end!
Ben - I really don’t want to finish this build.
Client - YOU BETTER…
I'm exactly the same type: I like to start new project and explore them through experimentation but I literally suck at finishing them.
So many attempts just went into nowhere (and it's not only about the luthiery stuff)
@@a_makarov Yeah, me too.
@@a_makarov Me too... Have one project I've been tinkering with on and off for 40 years!
Still not done.
Best Sunday morning watch ever...dang what sweet thing and that sound!
Dear Ben, please do another Episode of this wonderfully crafted instrument. She is an absolutely gorgeous beauty and each look at her is creating the deep wish of transforming its shape into a voice and fascinating music - So, so, so wonderful 😃💚
I might even say I am scared by this guitar
It is absolutely awesome
And the acustic is amazing
Wow
And i love that it says ,,the double pots have arrived,, from minute 16 to the end
An ABSOLUTELY STUNNING instrument. A delight for both the eyes and the ears.
This build was such a delight to watch. And the guitar is a complete work of art.
Oh my dear, the moment you picked she up for the first time, gotta say the strings going through the whole body have another level of charm. That is beautiful. And the sound is in a way deep and vintage.
She's beautiful, and she sounds as good as she looks. Well worth the wait to see her finished.
Well Ben, I never comment. But I feel I have to here. In the beginning, when you said that you would hide that gorgeous wood grain with a nebula like finish, I was appalled! I stand corrected. That instrument is truly a work of art. Congratulations. What a success!
lol, thank you :) I must admit that I had my doubts as well, I don't think that any worthwhile project should involve some element of risk, don't you agree?
Gotta be my favorite guitar I've seen Ben build. Gorgeous!!!
I do believe that Nebula 2 is the most Beautiful Guitar I've ever seen. Really nice job thanks for taking us along. You are an inspiration. 👍👍
I find myself re watching this video... Simply to stare at Nebula 2.0! I cant get enough, it really is captivating, like staring into deep space.
Looking forward to the Millennium Falcon knob being chased by a Darth Vader knob. ✌
Absolutely stunning, the guitar just absolutely sings and that comes out even over the lav mic.
What an amazing sounding guitar Ben.. so many components have came together to make this a truly original guitar.. I am sure the client will be delighted.
Well I am quite blown away by that piece of guitar art, hats off to you Ben.
When I saw the notification that this video had dropped last night, I don’t think I’m overstating to say that I was looking forward to my post breakfast coffee & yt viewing.
Did not disappoint. The end result is a triumph in both looks and sound, and full of creative solutions and beautiful design decisions.
Also, when you say “it’s not going to be seen” as a craftsman I once knew said, “but you will know its there”
One small suggestion… you might consider using brass wool for cleaning your soldering iron as opposed to the sponge. The thermal shock causes oxidation of the tip, which will eventually cause pitting. I get that the electronics stuff isn’t your favourite, but this will make it a tiny bit less tedious in the long term.
What a beautiful guitar, Ben. I have followed you for some years now, but this is BY FAR my favorite build!
This is IMHO by far the most sophisticated guitar ever crafted at CG, assuming it's new owner will worship this truly delicious piece of artwork every second of his' / her's remaining life span.
Absolutely my favorite guitar so far.....just gorgeous. It sounds more dark then I expected.
Has been a long but wonderful journey. Absolutely gorgeous Ben and sounds great. A masterpiece.
This is a big win, absolute stunning instrument, a one of a kind for sure. Congratulations Ben.
I am just an amateur Lap Steel builder, and to overcome the earthing problem, I make both the nut and the bridge in aluminum, shape and polished it to a chrome finish. This works for me, I also do through the body string set up. That means that the strings are in contact from start to finish. Also helps with resonance and sustain. Cheers Roger Buckley
A brilliant example of craftsmanship melding into art!
Really is a GORGEOUS instrument Ben. Truly in league with some of the finest instruments built today. This build I think takes your building to another level.
Ben’s enthusiasm for his craft is always inspirational. This is one of the channels that got me started messing with guitar kits myself. Congrats on finishing up! Guitar looks and sounds beautiful.
This is the most beautiful guitar i ever see!Was a huge pleasure follow this journey! Your atelier, the scenario, you methodology, your sympathy,… just amazing. Please bring us more projects like this.
We will do our best. DC
You did a frankenstein with this ! right here, in front of our eyes and ears !!! absolutely stunning sounding piece of an instrument... wow, just.. WOW !
thank you, thank you so much!
Ben, that is all around a jaw-droppingly gorgeous guitar.
Nebula 2.0 is incredible - the unplugged acoustic sound was unbelievable on it's own.
It is amazing to look back at the last 2 builds - the GGBO and Nebula and consider what has spun out from them. (And the Christmas build hollow Explorer-type)
New(ish) ways of building a guitar that are on the way to being production models.
Furthering the concept of using less precious woods in guitars to possible reduce cost/environmental footprint and make what instrument-grade wood reserves we have last longer.
A new line of pickups.
And probably a slew of other things I've forgotten about.
I think this is the true value of these builds - not the end product of a guitar (stunning as it may be) but what concepts and ideas spring from the process - that we also get to see, try or evolve.
Mr. Crowe..... I salute you. Well done!
Wow, just build it again. That was so fun...seeing it being played....wow
It's been a very long process and I'm glad it's done, but WOW!!! Incredibly beautiful!!!!
Ben, how does it feel to build a million dollar piece of art? BRAVO!!!
Fear not fan frets, you will find they will become your new normal. Beautiful build, as always it is pleasure to follow along with your creative adventures.
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Next time you do this..............shield the entire inside cavity. I've used heavy duty aluminum foil from the supermarket and contact cement. Cut pieces and cover inside of the top, the back and the sides. Then find a place where you can screw a short screw though the foil into the guitar body (On standard guitars, the screws that hold the plastic covers on the back will work. Take a ring connector, attach a wire and screw it into the body. This is the ground connector for the cavity shield and, if you have the entire cavity shielded you should not need to worry about shielding every single wire inside!
Your enthusiasm is brilliant!
I do love my job :)
i think that's your finest instrument ever? friggin amazing. well worth the wait
thank you :)
When you said "I can't believe I've finished" I could feel you needed a hug right at that moment. Poor Ben.🥲 you built your masterpiece doesn't mean you wound do another. Move forwards and upwards bud
Usually, at some point of your more unique builds, you do something that's just not my cup of tea. Not this time around. This one is absolutely awesome.
I love this seat-of-the-pants stuff...
Craftsmanship of Risk is what David Pye called it😆
I ever win the lottery… I know what I’m going to buy !!!
Stunning work ..
Stuck in the house with a broken heel, the sudden reappearance of this guitar and a 45-minute video to watch are welcome distraction from the pain. Thanks Ben!
Jeebus. If I ever win the lotto I know what's first on the list. Simply amazing.
I absolutely love the tone of Nebula 2.0. It is very warm and mellow even on my iPhone speakers. Very impressed.
Ben, I'm really amazed. This is by far your best build! Congratulations on finishing the Nebula 2.0
Bravo! Ben, great job. Not only does it look fantastic but sounds wonderful. It was a pleasure following your thought process with this build. Looking forward to the next one.
Good Job Ben.,
Cant believe i spent the whole day watching this build.
She is so beautiful. Youve done it again. 🏆
She sounds so beautiful. Probably the most beautiful guitar ever made. That wood is amazing, and that finish is perfect. The bridge turned out awesome too.
It could use a tone pot, tbh. Because the sound you have right now is awesome, but it would also sound great a lot brighter.
I'd love to hear it with a touch of distortion. You promised us a demo, remember? lol
I've watched every single episode in this series as it came out, and seeing it all finally come together makes me all misty eyed. I know you said there's more to do, but like you said, it's alive now. lol Now I can't wait to see and hear the actual final version though.
You are aware that the tone pots make the sound less bright right? If not im happy to spread the knowledge. The tone knob cuts away treble. A guitar is actually at its brightest clearest tone without a tone pot at all. Which is why for an example the gretsch hot rods exist(they only have one master volume).
Absolutely stunning. It's been a great series
Well Ben I feel the same, sad to see it come to an end but absolutely blown away with the final result. Pat on the back sir she is a beaut. The owner is a very lucky person. What a beautiful sound as well. Stunning truly stunning. 💖
That idea where you use the tuners to connect everything back to that one string you grounded, absolutely genius! I suppose with something like the mounting plate hipshot offers for their retrofit kits you wouldn't even need to drill holes on a 6 in line!
I've been possessed by these videos!!! I'm in the throes of my very first guitar build and I'm now in my garage every night staring at a piece of 4A torrefied maple that needs to become a guitar neck. I'm afraid to touch it with any sharp metal objects... Love the channel, love the videos, thanks for all the inspiration!
thank you :) I find the best way to get over the initial nervousness is to drink a bunch of coffee and make the first cut.. it gets easier from there.. for me it is the sheer amount of possibilities available that slow things down.
Wow ben that came out amazing I'm blown away by how much volume the guitar has acoustically
This is the most interesting and beautiful instrument you've made. So pretty.
Monster build, & I've never seen Ben so excited. Unless it was the coffee..
mainly the guitar lol. thank you :)
I'm constantly impressed with your problem solving skills!
Absolutely gorgeous, looks and sound. Thanks for sharing this with us Ben.
Absolutely stunning guitar. Sounds amazing over the lapel mic. I can only imagine what it sounds like in person. Excellent work Ben! I'm pretty sure the client is going to love it!
Really nice sound unplugged! Beautiful project result, Ben. Worth the wait.
Ben! Ben!!! I am watching you for a while now and... You practiced soldering! I swear you got better!
Sounds amazing That in a treated studio with some room mics "million dollar tones" the straight acoustic properties are brighter then the piezo while still being full commendable in the highest regard
The guitar acousticly already sounds so impressive 😳
Can't wait to hear the proper demo, this was for sure one of your best masterpieces Ben, you did a stunning job, I get always so inspired by your builds, I can't never thank you enough 🙇
I’m so happy to this finished! Remarkable work
Ben calls client: "Sorry. I'm keeping the guitar. I like it too much. I'll build you another one though."
... "Should be ready in December just in time for Christmas... 2024." 😏
a stunning piece of art, and sounds fantastic! Outstanding work, so much fun to be on this journey with you, thanks for sharing!
My pleasure, thank you for watching!
Well you finally got it finished and strings on Nebula 2.0. Very happy it looks lovely and sound really nice. Congratulations it a guitar and a beautiful one at that.
In our minds and hearts, this build will continue long into the future. It's been quite the run, but so lovely to see it to the very end. Thanks for sharing the journey.
Ben, you can use a center detent dual pot with that preamp, just wire one of the layers the other way around. So when one goes up, the other goes down in volume.
I think that’s your masterpiece. Well, so far. It looks amazing, sounds amazing, the construction is unique, the materials and finish…just stunning from top to bottom. Congratulations and bravo!
Thank you for the positive comments. It means a lot DC
Excellent series thanks!
Just started building a bass for my daughter never done it before but really enjoying the process!
Great tips and tricks on this channel!
Thanks again!
You sir are an absolute luthier genius! Astounding 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Beautiful work Ben! Congratulation
Thanks for the support! ~S
What an absolutely amazing build. Perhaps a bit protracted, but it's been a true pleasure watching this guitar come to life. Your the best Ben!!
Multi-turn potentiometer/trimmer resistor. Great for really fine tuning the circuit.
Probably not a multi-turn - they’re usually long and thin - trim pot or preset pot more likely.
Beautiful looking and beautiful sounding, well done. Looking forward to next series.
Not only is blowing on your solder joint harmless with well tinned components, but it also permits the person doing the work to keep the more toxic smoke out of one's face...or at least that's the technique I used all my life. :) Your guitar looks beautiful and sounds bright and full of personality!
At last ben. What a simply superb piece of luthier skill and pure entertainment. I want that guitar please.
I mentioned this last time. On a Bourns blend pot the two sides are not symmetrical. On your wiring the blue wire connects to ground and the purple is hot. If you do it backwards you won’t get full volume in on the extreme rotations. The reason is from the center wiper to the outside lug is low resistance on the hot side and full resistance on the ground side.
You wired it the right way. 😃
A blend pot is two volume controls. You could have still done it, but the value of the pots might be wrong.
Dude I am in awe of your skills!! Thumbs Up!! from USA!!
Amazing guitar. Wow. Sounds very authentic. I quit playing years ago but my word its inspirational.