This is amazing I want one! I almost feel like you could do away with the tuning knobs for most backpackers and count on them having a tool to do the job.
I used your video and made my own backpack guitar. Thanks for adding this video (and answering my earlier question). I referred back to your video several times. It was a fun project.
You are about 2 RCH away from having a terrific little business. A world-wide market already begging you to make and sell these! Could be the next Leo Fender ?!?
Nice. The bridge is the only thing I'd change, probably putting a resonator in the body, even a plywood box with the bridge on spring steel attached to the resonator/ soundbox, or go electric!
I absolutely love this idea and am now obsessed with trying to make my own. Sadly, I don't have the fancy tools and it won't turn out nearly as good, but I can only hope it will turn out well☺ thanks man!
I was trying to learn my name is jonas on my guitar and took a break and saw this in my recommended only to hear it at the end, what a coincidence lol!
this is really sweet, I was wondering if you had a microphone placed near by or if it is actually just the mic from the camera picking it up? it sounds very nice either way, I think I'm gonna try to build something like this soon and make some tweaks to your design maybe, I was wondering on types of wood that would make a good end result though, thanks for the video
I used a lapel mic to record the sound. It was clipped onto my shirt. Make sure that you use a stable piece of hardwood. I used walnut. Maple or mahogany are also good choices.
It would make a fantastic lap steel with the bridge and zero fret raised appropriately. Looking at your web site I'm surprised you have made one of those yet. Or did I just miss it? I love the stuff you've done man, thanks for sharing.
VERY GOOD job! 👍👍👍 Thanks a lot for sharing it. 🙏🙏🙏 Just a question: why the tuning keys oriented with the knobs at the front? Aren't they disturbing your strumming?
Thanks for checking out the video. For this style of guitar, it is uncomfortable to strum near the bridge. I naturally strum away from the bridge so the tuners are not in the way at all. But if you strum near the bridge, it might be a problem.
I'd like to know how the hell you got so much sound out of that little guitar. Sounds like it's plugged in to a super high end pick up or something. Let us know if you start selling them. If you could make one with 22 frets, it would be great.
+Cody Pugh Unless you are strumming really close to the end, it isn't a problem. With the tiny size, it's fairly an awkward position to strum that close to the bridge.
+Lafan Hasan I wish I had time to make more instruments to sell. But with a full time job and 4 children, I mostly just have time to experiment with different designs.
+Lafan Hasan The Traveler Guitar ultra-light is a good factory made one. www.amazon.com/Traveler-Guitar-Ultra-Light-Acoustic-Electric-Travel/dp/B01CEA717S?th=1&psc=1
Very, very cool.... question... being you are using steel strings.... why not use a conventional pickup? It has to be more powerful than that piezoelectric ... and... how to you get the proper string height without a nut at the top???? Excellent job - and you're a great player too.
Thanks for checking out this video. I made this one for someone going on a long hike. So we opted not to have any pickup. But a magnetic pickup would work well for this type of guitar. I use a larger piece of fretwire for the zero fret nut, so I give the strings a little more clearence while still keeping the action low.
how did you fabricate the bridge from pieces? With a brazing rod? if so can you do a tutorial? Building a strumstick from your modified plans atm! much appreciation from the UK!
Great tutorial! In the instructions, it says 22" scale length. Is this from bridge to bridge or the length of the wood total? I wasn't quite sure where the strings cut off on the template. Thanks!
Are you planning on releasing a printable plan like you did for your ukulele? If not, how do I find out where each fret goes and the distance for the nut/0-fret and the bridge? Thank you, your work is a true inspiration to me
I'm not sure if I'll be able to make a printable template. I don't have the drafting software to do so. But I can probably post the fret template and dimensions for the body.
I see you have no truss rod in the neck, does this cause a problem or is it ok as the walnut is strong, Also did you radius the fretboard at all, I to am thinking of making a version of this guitar with a tune-o-matic bridge and a pickup, lovey design, thanks Marcus
With a solid piece of a good hardwood, and the shorter scale, you can make it without a truss rod. I just made it with a flat fretboard. Classical guitar style. Good luck with your project!
Hey, thank you for the reply, Fair enough I know classical guitars dont have truss rods but I thought this was due to lower tension strings, I might be using some softer wood due to the nice colour of it, so perhaps i might need to go with a truss rod , thanks Marcus
Something I realized as I started to build my instruments is that it’s easier to build a flat fretboard instead of a radiused fretboard. Do you feel comfortable with a flat fretboard?
I think that the flat fretboards are comfortable. They are the norm for classical guitars. For DIY makers, radiuses fretboards either take elaborate tools or a ton of effort.
I used a couple pieces of angled aluminum to make the bridge. The aluminum piece on the top has one of the legs cut almost all of the way off. That allows the strings to pass over.
Really neat. Have you considered hiding the tuning pegs on the back of the instrument? It could have a little compartment back there so they're not in the way while you're strumming hard in the forest on a camping trip.
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you could probably make good money if you make a company with these its genius!
Not everything is for monetization
@@isetta4083 it’s just a suggestion my dude
I envy your tools, your skill and most of all, your inventiveness, determination and patience.
+theo9952 Thanks a lot. I've slowly built up my tools and skills...and the other stuff too. :)
I love the inset compass, nice touch 👍
Thanks! :)
This is amazing I want one! I almost feel like you could do away with the tuning knobs for most backpackers and count on them having a tool to do the job.
Great job good design. You are blessed with skill and a place to work. 🙂
Thanks for checking out my project. 😊
What a piece of creative workmanship! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thats awesome!!!
Deep respect from RF
I used your video and made my own backpack guitar. Thanks for adding this video (and answering my earlier question). I referred back to your video several times. It was a fun project.
Cool. I’m glad you were able to make one. Can I see a picture of it?
CircuitsAndStrings I am trying to make a short video. Should be done soon.
@@joshuaschindlbeck6985 where is it? I just checked your channel
Do you have a problem with me build an electric version of this lovely little guitar? It's such a nice build great work.
Go for it. I’d love to see what you build. 🙂
That wpuld kinda mess with the whole Anywhere design...Ah screw it I want it too
Maybe think about turning the tuners the other way with the knobs towards your stomach so you a better area for strumming. Just a thought.
Awesome work! Really enjoyed this.
You are about 2 RCH away from having a terrific little business.
A world-wide market already begging you to make and sell these! Could be the next Leo Fender ?!?
The compass idea is beautiful. I need this so bad
Thanks for watching!
wasn't expecting to hear weezer :D
nice work
+watermelon345 Thanks for watching. =w=
Great sound! Wow. Amazing work.
Thanks for watching!
i would love to have this backpacker guitar...so damn cool design 😵
“My name is Jonas...”
=w=
This sounded better than the ones i seen for sale. This is the sound i was looking for. Now only if i had the knowledge/skill/tools/money. 😂
Such an inspiration, I've started the build of my travel Uke, and I'm so keen to try this after... Thanks so much for sharing.
+Iconiq awesome. Good luck with your project. :)
Why not just add two more tuning knobs and 2 more strings to your travel ukulele. Then you'll have your travel guitar..
Well done as usual. Thank you.
thanks for all you've shown us
Thank you for watching. More project videos coming soon.
Underrated comment 👏
I love it! You have made a billion backpacker/travel ukuleles, but this is a bit different because it’s a guitar, not a ukulele. Cool instrument!
fantastic designing ❤
incredible stuff!!
Every guitarist dream 👆😍
It sounds very resonant! If you could make it into a full sized dreadnought guitar, I'm 1000% sure that it would have a big, beautiful sound!
Nice. The bridge is the only thing I'd change, probably putting a resonator in the body, even a plywood box with the bridge on spring steel attached to the resonator/ soundbox, or go electric!
Awesome job mate
great job.... well done
+David Jones Thanks for checking out my video. 🎸
You earned a sub! Looking forward to see more projects like this! :P
+Catoon Thanks for watching.
I absolutely love this idea and am now obsessed with trying to make my own. Sadly, I don't have the fancy tools and it won't turn out nearly as good, but I can only hope it will turn out well☺ thanks man!
I’m glad that you like it. Good luck on the project. 😊👍
@@CircuitsAndStrings Great work sir
Sounds very good.
Seriouly awesome work..
👌👌👍🙂
+Varsha venture Thanks! :)
Well done. Congratulations.
stunning want one
you gave me an idea. I'm going to follow this video for make a backpacker guitar twelve string ;) tanks
A 12 string guitar sounds like a fun project. :)
Awesome! I want one!
Hello I'm a Belgian viewer and I'd like to know which type of wood do you use ?
+Simon Istace All of the wood is walnut.
Very impressive!
I was trying to learn my name is jonas on my guitar and took a break and saw this in my recommended only to hear it at the end, what a coincidence lol!
+XDLe4tsG0XD serendipity. :)
Amazingggg
Great job
You re talented brother!!!
Thanks for watching!
It would be cool if you made an eight-string soprano ukulele backpacker. A double string ukulele. ;)
+Miguitarra-tutoriales That is a good idea.
Would be more of a mandolin then
Yuri Danylko you're right
this is really sweet, I was wondering if you had a microphone placed near by or if it is actually just the mic from the camera picking it up? it sounds very nice either way, I think I'm gonna try to build something like this soon and make some tweaks to your design maybe, I was wondering on types of wood that would make a good end result though, thanks for the video
I used a lapel mic to record the sound. It was clipped onto my shirt.
Make sure that you use a stable piece of hardwood. I used walnut. Maple or mahogany are also good choices.
Very cool !
It would make a fantastic lap steel with the bridge and zero fret raised appropriately.
Looking at your web site I'm surprised you have made one of those yet. Or did I just miss it?
I love the stuff you've done man, thanks for sharing.
I’ve made a 4 string lap steel with an old metal tin. But this style would also make a cool lap steel. Maybe I’ll make one someday...
You make some really cool stuff!!! New sub
+Nedyah52421 Thanks. Welcome. I have a lot of fun videos coming over the next few months.
Was so close to getting one
Que belo trabalho !! Obrigado por compartilhar !! Abraços do Brasil !!
+Rosalvo Paradella Obrigado por assistir!
CircuitsAndStrings Qual o tipo de madeira utilizada ?
Hi. I was checking all your videos and is fantastic al your work! I have a question, can i use nylon strings in this model?
Nylon strings would work too. The main thing to do is make sure the turnaround rolls nicely to reduce friction.
Ah, beautiful
Thanks for watching.
VERY GOOD job! 👍👍👍
Thanks a lot for sharing it. 🙏🙏🙏
Just a question: why the tuning keys oriented with the knobs at the front?
Aren't they disturbing your strumming?
Thanks for checking out the video.
For this style of guitar, it is uncomfortable to strum near the bridge. I naturally strum away from the bridge so the tuners are not in the way at all.
But if you strum near the bridge, it might be a problem.
Oh My God!
I want 100 of this
Now I want this in 24.9 scale length
I love the guitar twelve string
I'd like to know how the hell you got so much sound out of that little guitar. Sounds like it's plugged in to a super high end pick up or something. Let us know if you start selling them. If you could make one with 22 frets, it would be great.
Good job!!
do those tuner pegs get in the way of strumming and picking? love the workmanship :)
+Cody Pugh Unless you are strumming really close to the end, it isn't a problem. With the tiny size, it's fairly an awkward position to strum that close to the bridge.
What about a double neck backpacker guitar?
Nice. All it needs is a nice pickup.
i wanna buy one
thats so cool
I Want one!!!😍
i want one !!
would have still liked to see a radiused fretboard
I want to buy this.
VERY COOL
I like smallest travel guitar. Which model do you recommend?
Take a look at the Traveler Guitar Ultralight series.
travelerguitar.com/pages/ultra-light-series
Would you ever think of making a business selling these if so, what would you price this one?
+Lafan Hasan I wish I had time to make more instruments to sell. But with a full time job and 4 children, I mostly just have time to experiment with different designs.
+Lafan Hasan The Traveler Guitar ultra-light is a good factory made one.
www.amazon.com/Traveler-Guitar-Ultra-Light-Acoustic-Electric-Travel/dp/B01CEA717S?th=1&psc=1
With such a short scale isn't the distance between frets supposed to be much narrower ?
+Bellerophon Music The frets are in the right places. This is only a little shorter scale than a normal guitar.
MASHAALLAH khub valo video
Very, very cool.... question... being you are using steel strings.... why not use a conventional pickup? It has to be more powerful than that piezoelectric ... and... how to you get the proper string height without a nut at the top???? Excellent job - and you're a great player too.
Thanks for checking out this video.
I made this one for someone going on a long hike. So we opted not to have any pickup. But a magnetic pickup would work well for this type of guitar.
I use a larger piece of fretwire for the zero fret nut, so I give the strings a little more clearence while still keeping the action low.
I wanna buy this!!!
Sorry if I missed this in previous comments but wondering what tools you used to shape the back of the neck. Draw knives and rasps? Thanks. Nice job.
I used a microplane rasp and spokeshave to rough out the neck. Then a belt sander and random orbital sander to clean it up
Wow, I love the idea! Can you actually buy a design like this somewhere?
Check out the Traveler Guitar Ultralight.
travelerguitar.com/products/ultra-light-acoustic
how did you fabricate the bridge from pieces? With a brazing rod? if so can you do a tutorial?
Building a strumstick from your modified plans atm! much appreciation from the UK!
Good luck on your strumstick project!I just epoxied the two aluminum pieces together. If I had a way to weld it, I would have tried that.
It needs a small amplifying system.....a cell phone type thing. Or you could plug it into a cell phone. to get sound.....a little pickup....
Great tutorial! In the instructions, it says 22" scale length. Is this from bridge to bridge or the length of the wood total? I wasn't quite sure where the strings cut off on the template. Thanks!
It’s 22 inches from zero fret nut to bridge. The wood is 24 inches long.
Thanks!
Could you make an electric acoustic one for me??
Man you should sell those on Ebay, if they are at a decent price I would buy one.
Hello! Sorry, you do not have the templates for the backpaker guitar??
+Miguel Angel Martinez I haven't posted anything on my blog yet. What questions do you have about it?
I need the measurements of the frets of the diapason please if it is not much annoyance
Rip.
circuitsandstrings.wordpress.com/2017/09/12/backpacker-guitar/
0:41 what is the name of this yellow piece you use as reference to cut the frets? I can't find this to buy...
It’s a plastic miter box.
Are you planning on releasing a printable plan like you did for your ukulele? If not, how do I find out where each fret goes and the distance for the nut/0-fret and the bridge? Thank you, your work is a true inspiration to me
I'm not sure if I'll be able to make a printable template. I don't have the drafting software to do so. But I can probably post the fret template and dimensions for the body.
CircuitsAndStrings Great! Thank you very much
circuitsandstrings.wordpress.com/2017/09/12/backpacker-guitar/
CircuitsAndStrings thank you very much for your response
Could you add an electric guitar pick up and essentially make it a travel electric guitar?
Yep. Absolutely.
first great build
I don't find the page in you website, where I can find the project?
circuitsandstrings.wordpress.com/2017/09/12/backpacker-guitar/
I see you have no truss rod in the neck, does this cause a problem or is it ok as the walnut is strong, Also did you radius the fretboard at all, I to am thinking of making a version of this guitar with a tune-o-matic bridge and a pickup, lovey design, thanks Marcus
With a solid piece of a good hardwood, and the shorter scale, you can make it without a truss rod. I just made it with a flat fretboard. Classical guitar style.
Good luck with your project!
Hey, thank you for the reply, Fair enough I know classical guitars dont have truss rods but I thought this was due to lower tension strings, I might be using some softer wood due to the nice colour of it, so perhaps i might need to go with a truss rod , thanks Marcus
nice..
Hi, i want to make this project but i have one question: Did you use amp to play this guitar or it play without amp?
I played it without an amp. It does not have a pickup.
Ok, thank you for anwser ☺
bravo
Something I realized as I started to build my instruments is that it’s easier to build a flat fretboard instead of a radiused fretboard. Do you feel comfortable with a flat fretboard?
I think that the flat fretboards are comfortable. They are the norm for classical guitars. For DIY makers, radiuses fretboards either take elaborate tools or a ton of effort.
Dear Guy, veri good job! I want try to do It. Do you have a tutorial for the bridge? Is alluminium? Thanks you. Best regards
I used a couple pieces of angled aluminum to make the bridge. The aluminum piece on the top has one of the legs cut almost all of the way off. That allows the strings to pass over.
Really neat. Have you considered hiding the tuning pegs on the back of the instrument? It could have a little compartment back there so they're not in the way while you're strumming hard in the forest on a camping trip.
I’ve done some designs with other methods of tuning. It’s a balance between accessibility of tuning, and sleekness.
What is that Yellow plastic implement you used to make the saw blade cut strait when making the fretboard?
It's a miter box. It's made to do right angle cuts.
Alright thank you, I'm making my own Bass and Guitar soon!
MY NAME IS JONAS!
Me too! (single coil, please).
0:39 What saw did you use to cut the fret slot? This is the only tool that hinders me from proceeding this project. Please help Thanksss!!!
I used this fret saw from StewMac.
www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/saws/fret-saw.html
Nice project! How loud is it? Would it work for singing with vocals outdoor? :)
It's loud enough to play along and sing with yourself, but probably not for a group setting.
@@CircuitsAndStrings
I want to buy this guitar
wow I love weezer!!! represent!! =w=
do the tuner heads on the bottom get in the way while strumming?
+George McKinney not for me. With this short scale, it would be uncomfortable playing that close to the bridge.
Awesome job. Btw, was that keflex wrap on your arm in one of the shots? Did you donate blood?
+UkeMasterDewey very observant. It just from a little blood work from a physical.
CircuitsAndStrings You're not dying on us, are ya? ;)
Nope. Just routine stuff. :)