Re the audio issue. Can I suggest using the masking tape and super glue trick and attaching the mic to the centre of Ben's forehead? Love that burning technique, think I'll try it on some ekki.
It is a wireless mic so it really could be some sort of interference. Could be as simple as your phone was too close to the transmitter or a loose connection or it could be a neighbor using an imported microwave that is leaking all sorts of RF. But its all good I came across the channel last night for the first time and watched 10 or so videos so I know this is unusual.
I use this finishing technique in almost all of my woodworking projects/products, it's just so quick & easy to get a durable & beautiful finish this way. Hopefully come spring I will build my first guitar using this method, a pine tele loaded with a single Seymour Duncan Slug humbucker.
14:24 As a matter of fact I do have some years to watch all of your staff! Great job, as an amateur guitar builder who is trying to figure stuff out I find your videos both helpful and amusing, thanks for all the advice and tips.
Scorching has been a popular way of decorating wooden things here in Finland for centuries. I think I was about 10 years old when I did that the first time. I think oil finish is really tough. Sure, a thick plastic layer can take a bit more hit without visible marks, but when you get a crack in it, it's very visible. Oil and wood fibres form a flexible composite surface and little bruices in it aren't as noticeable. And if you want to fix scratches, just sand it a little and oil the spot and it's as good as new.
I've mentioned this on a different video, but Purpleheart works amazing when it is slightly burned similar to this. The resins in it actually come out to the surface more and it gets a beautiful very dark purple color to it. It might be something to keep in mind and it might come in handy for inlays or something.
I've been doing this technique on knife handles for quite some time and had no idea what it was called or that it was even a thing. It was something that I just stumbled on while screwing around in the workshop and I liked the way it looked. I love how it really brings out the grain of the wood. I prefer to condition with a mixture of linseed oil and beeswax (kind of like gunny's paste lwhen I do it, myself. And I'll usually apply a really heavy coat of it before hitting the whole thing with the torch, so that the wax melts and the wood heats up, allowing for the finish to penetrate more deeply and thoroughly, while minimizing the possibility of charring the wood too much. Great video and I love the way it looks on those guitars!
Crimson Custom Guitars There is a guy on TH-cam who experiments with alternative "dyes" and such to use for staining wood. Albeit nowhere near as fun as fire, I saw him use used motor oil (burnt, dark, nasty stuff). The finish was a lot like the finish of that burnt neck (not quite as dark, but close). Plus, it being oil, it stained and oiled the neck all at once.
Wicked build brother! I've been thinking of doing this for some time now. I know this is a couple years old, if you're still using this technique I've found some toys that might help you out. Either way, subbed FO SHO! Cheers
Not sure I'm totally sold on the burnt look, though the lightly scorched neck looked pretty cool...I liked the contrast. One thing I'm pretty interested in is Lichtenberg Figures, you know...electrically shocking stuff to make cool slightly random lightning patterns. Sometimes in wood it can even look like other forms of figuring like crazy spalting. I see it a lot in acrylic blocks or just wood boards, but not often on guitars. There's one video on youtube where someone does it, but then they fill the figure in with glow in the dark epoxy rather than let it shine on its own. I'd love to do a guitar with some Lichtenberg Figures on the top, another interesting use might be along the length of a fretboard to simulate the winding vine inlays a lot of custom shops do. Obviously you'd need to do it before fretting...or gluing to the neck otherwise you might just melt the truss rod.
I've been looking at making a burnt strat in the coming months, aswell as getting into making custom guitars for myself. Love your videos - very useful. Its clear how much you love & take pride in your work. Excellent! Keep it up! :) Dave
Hey Ben, How about using the term "Partial-char" for that neck? "Full-char" body, "partial-char" neck, etc. I'd be interested to see the end result of a "semi-char" figured top with an earth-tone (greens, browns, amber, etc. for those who don't know what that means) stain applied, or to find out if the wood will even properly take a stain after this technique. Also, what are your thoughts (if any) on wood hardeners? I saw a can of the stuff at my local hardware store the other day near the stains, and it says it's intended for softer woods, and will "toughen up" the wood it's being applied to. It sounded like an interesting concept, especially if it means you could use new varieties of wood for fingerboards that were previously too soft for such an application. Cheers! -Klizz
+J.Klein Guitars you read my mind! Stains are the next stage in this round of experimentation for sure! I think stain will take OK but it should be tested, at length :) Hardener.. I have never played with it, although I have been tempted.. tbh if we've ever needed to harden up some soft wood, generally over spalted beech or sycamore, we use our wicking grade superglue. More tests are in order though, thanks for bringing it back to my mind!
I've made custom canes using a propane torch to produce a "leopard" pattern and after staining and finishing, they look very classy! I would like to see an entire guitar done with the "leopard" pattern.......That would be very, very cool!
i was thinking this too but i think applying stain after would be better. You're going to end up burning the stain along with the wood and the color will be gone.
You probably right. On the other hand burned wood will drink water like crazy, so applying stains after heat is not problem free either. IMO both methods are worth closer look. We just need to wait for Head Crimson Arsonist to try it
I've done this with a few different stains, & my favorite so far is burning first, then dig out the grain with a wire brush, then use an aniline dye. It may take a few coats, but the end product is similar to an ash ceruse finish.
Hi Ben! I'm not a luthier and I don't know really much about woodworking, but I wondered, what would look like a flamed maple neck with that kind of burn process but sanded back a little more (roasted brownish color) and filled with the Crimson white stain with oil finish! (Not sure of that order but you understand what I mean...) Best wishes to everyone at Crimson's!
My cigar box guitars are going to take on a whole new level of awesomeness now. BTW, love watching you have fun. Your child like/slightly demented glee is infectious.
Love this series Ben! Since your first video on this project I have burned two guitar bodies myself. Super cool technique and my friends are all jealous of how amazing they actually turn out! Keep up the awesome content
I used to know a furniture builder that used a blow torch to burn his chairs and tables made from pine. Neat effect for sure, but unfortunately his furniture factory burned down.
So I'm in love with this idea, and I want to employ it on my new project. However the neck I have has binding all the way around, so I'm curious, do you think I could get a light toasted color if I avoid the edges and don't melt the binding? Plus side is it was only a $60 neck from China on eBay rather than like a custom $400 neck. Thoughts?
In my opinion... (And what do I know!) I would have sanded about 50% more of that CHAR off, and showed off more of that beautiful gold. Huge fan btw, watched all of the timed builds.... Also Im jealous of your entire staff.
Crickey, I want that neck so bad it hurts! Since the wood must be absolutely dry, have you tried to roast necks in an oven without oxygen? That would make the wood pretty dry I'd presume. I've seen it on other brands and just that looks amazing! Again, that neck is sexy in all sorts of right and wrong ways, one can only dream...
Crimson Custom Guitars oh man! And all the videos I see, these people are so cavalier! That's crazy. Shame it's so dangerous. I tend to believe you amongst the rest would do an incredible job. Personally, ive been wanting a guitar with a gold leafed fractal burn in it for years. I may settle for a cerused black with gold grain instead! haha
Andrew Hall The high voltage tracks through the wood via the path of least resistance. I believe this is usually via the sap. As the wood that Ben uses is very dry I wonder whether it would work so good. Just saying.
I rhink it would maybe ve ro harsh on the wood itself since the voltage is high enough to char rhe wood which wouldn't be beneficial as just burning rhw outee layer, might work on the body for some cool effect and some nice oil finish on it but I wouldn't try the neck or headstoco at all
I recently sanded and torched a solid wood top Fender acoustic cd-60s with great results! The lack of the thick gloss and thick finish gives it a louder, clearer more organic tone. Also the torching of the top made the wood stronger, added character and looks awesome!
Hey Ben, no idea if anyone suggested this yet, but have you ever attempted using Lichtenberg figuring for a guitar? Obviously, don't electrocute yourself, but I'd love to see what you would come up with.
I've been working on watching your older videos. (Found you when you started the Cyberpunk 2077 build) So far, time well spent. I have one question. Think I know the answer, but want to ask the Master. Would it be possible to use this method on the fret board, itself?
Hey Ben, I enjoy your videos, especially when you burn things :) I notice that you really go to town with the burning... But I'm wondering what the risks would be to do a much lighter 'toasting' on a finished maple neck? Just to lightly brown the grain so it pops... I guess less of the benefit of torrefaction, but less risk of twisting and warping? Have you done experiments with lesser degrees of burn?
Have you done a Lichtenberg body? I watched a great vid where someone created the burn, cleaned it out then filled the void with glow in the dark powder loaded polyurethane. It can also be back-lit with a small string of LEDs placed before the varnish goes into the void.
Did you mentioned that this process gives you results like "roasting" the neck in a vacuum/oven (I didn't get that part but I know that "cooking" the wood makes it more stable and resonant with a caramelized colour)? Also do you recomment this technique on a 35 euro neck from china that I need to buy anyway for "restoring" one cheap guitar that I have in which I do want to try some mods? Love your chanel!!!
I think the word you're looking for is either scorched, singed or charred. Also, what would this do if you applied it to the fretboard itself? Assuming no explosive delamination would it even be playable?
I quite liked the matte pre-oiled look too. Is that possible as a finish or would it always need a top coating of something that at the very least would make it satin'y?
i Wanna see a pickup cover burn process, whats the trick for those nice collors? blue, purple,yellow, whats should be the cover finish? like a chrome or just nikel layer?
I use to singe wood to make the grain pop out at you it's beautiful how ever I never burned it that much.and I think it looked better .try it on a small piece of scrap with a wide flame works best.
Have you tried this on a fretboard as well?If I want the figure on a flame maple fretboard to pop out,can I burn it that way or is it better to dye black and sand it?
I have a question. Currently I have a Burgundy Mist Stratocaster. I'm planning to give it a burning finish on the Body. Should I remove the Burgundy Mist finish first?
I’ve got one of those Harley Benton SG kits coming, and I desperately want to give it the burn effect. But I’m worried that because it’s obviously not a very quality item that when I do burn it (using a blow torch) that the glues holding everything together will just let it fall apart on the neck and body, I don’t plan on taking the frets out because I have no idea how to put them back or any other specialist techniques. I just wanna have it look amazing with all black hardware and gift it to my son. Should I just go ahead and do it and replace it if it goes to shit? Or do more research?
Fascinating stuff. One question- would it be more prudent to char the neck before the fingerboard is applied, or are there structural risks inherent in that?
The how was the grey stained One series in the background at 1:16 in de video finished? Just using crimson guitars custom stunning stain black or is there more than meets the eye to that guitar? Love the burning by the way. Wouldn't do it to my own guitar (not that dark at least) but live the idea. All you need to do now is burn part of the body and create flames using the stunning staines on the rest:)
+ChrisWMan1 hey, she was finished in stunning stains black and then rubbed down to grey and oiled.. It looks great hey? It is looking for a home btw! ;)
Hahaha if I had the money she would have one, she really would. Sadly that's not the case. Thanks for always replying so quickly and when I have the money I know where to spend it.
+Péter Szkalonai it would work OK, but only with maple and very well sanded and finished maple. Even then you may have to lacquer or superglue rather than oil. Lots of work.
pure awesomeness been, bravo two suggestions 1 - overhead mike 2 - wire brush neck first, then sand 3 - less flame ok, that's 3🤔 keep up the great work
I've been thinking... (not always a good thing) but what if, making a laminated neck, say maple and purple heart (good contrast) say it's maple/purple heart/maple, and then cover the purple heart (after it's carved ofc!) with aluminum tape since it's heat resistant, and then do this to the maple, having it burnt slightly not compleatly darkened and then have the tape removed and have oerfect purple heart still in the middle 🤔 just a thought.
I must ask, I understand that you need to shape and sand the neck prio rto doing this - but do you really need to attach the fretboard prior to doing this? Perhaps you could do the masking tape/super glue trick on the fretboard , and then when it comes time to do this part, take it off and then glue when it's all done? Or am I on drugs?
It'll be interesting to know if the neck feels any different in your hand ?. Does the oil take evenly into the wood or are you left with any irregularity in the smoothness. Also how will it wear over time ??...Looks fantastic though :-)
+David H its a deeper stain than any other method I've used and, on maple at least, if sanded properly the final feel is smoother and more comfortable than many many other guitars I've played. It is truly superb!
He is the bob ross of guitar building.
Lucas Shaffer yes! A lot of interesting things going on in, and ON, their heads.
Happy little fire
Re the audio issue. Can I suggest using the masking tape and super glue trick and attaching the mic to the centre of Ben's forehead? Love that burning technique, think I'll try it on some ekki.
Can't help smiling at the sheer enthusiasm and innovation. Great stuff Ben. Keep them coming. Thanks.
Arrrg the audio is killing me.
+x9x9x9x9x9 I am so so sorry, the mic seems to have decided to screw us over today, not our usual standards at all :/ new ones on order now.
Crimson Custom Guitars might not be the mics to be fair! dodgy connections or cables maybe? Have you guys tried just simply setting up a shotgun mic?
Crimson Custom Guitars I do want to thank y'all for all the videos you put out has helped me so much
Sounds like RF interference to me. Try changing frequencies first of all.
It is a wireless mic so it really could be some sort of interference. Could be as simple as your phone was too close to the transmitter or a loose connection or it could be a neighbor using an imported microwave that is leaking all sorts of RF. But its all good I came across the channel last night for the first time and watched 10 or so videos so I know this is unusual.
I use this finishing technique in almost all of my woodworking projects/products, it's just so quick & easy to get a durable & beautiful finish this way. Hopefully come spring I will build my first guitar using this method, a pine tele loaded with a single Seymour Duncan Slug humbucker.
Definitely going to try this burning trick. so impressed with the result
'Explosive Delamination' ..A name for a thrash metal band methinks.
Earl Bonnar yes. just yes
+Earl Bonnar oh yes!
That has to be a music video someday.
Earl Bonnar how about explosive diarrhea 😂
Call the neck flamed flame maple!
+Eric Altpeter done!
Eric Altpeter flameception
Burnts-eye Maple?
Eric ... double smoked maple flame
14:24 As a matter of fact I do have some years to watch all of your staff! Great job, as an amateur guitar builder who is trying to figure stuff out I find your videos both helpful and amusing, thanks for all the advice and tips.
I really like the burnt look. I think I'm going to get my torch out. Cheers!
I tried this and burnt my house down. I want my money back!
M 27 But your profile pic looks like it wasn't your house... or a house at all...
Scorching has been a popular way of decorating wooden things here in Finland for centuries. I think I was about 10 years old when I did that the first time. I think oil finish is really tough. Sure, a thick plastic layer can take a bit more hit without visible marks, but when you get a crack in it, it's very visible. Oil and wood fibres form a flexible composite surface and little bruices in it aren't as noticeable. And if you want to fix scratches, just sand it a little and oil the spot and it's as good as new.
I've mentioned this on a different video, but Purpleheart works amazing when it is slightly burned similar to this. The resins in it actually come out to the surface more and it gets a beautiful very dark purple color to it. It might be something to keep in mind and it might come in handy for inlays or something.
+Led The guitar guy you're the one who started this train of thought for me! Thank you sir :)
I did this on a kit bass I got today and it look amazing, I was amazed how much the neck shrinks though
you should try hitting the end of that wire brush with the torch, and then brush it. Might give it sort of a brass braised look. it works on metal...
I've been doing this technique on knife handles for quite some time and had no idea what it was called or that it was even a thing. It was something that I just stumbled on while screwing around in the workshop and I liked the way it looked.
I love how it really brings out the grain of the wood.
I prefer to condition with a mixture of linseed oil and beeswax (kind of like gunny's paste lwhen I do it, myself. And I'll usually apply a really heavy coat of it before hitting the whole thing with the torch, so that the wax melts and the wood heats up, allowing for the finish to penetrate more deeply and thoroughly, while minimizing the possibility of charring the wood too much.
Great video and I love the way it looks on those guitars!
I've always liked Burns guitars. Glad you grew out of burning good wood.
"Explosive delamination." I must remember to use that more often in conversation.
Fire and guitars....these are two of my favourite things!
Looks good! I've had this idea for years but never had the balls to try it.
Now I might have to give it a go. Thanks
Honestly though, I have dedicated a lot of my nights to this channel... Precious volumes of time lost forever. #worthit
Was I the only one who said 'Bless you' out loud every time he sneezed?
Miles Cookman you were not.
+Miles Cookman he was supposed to edit that out!? Nooooh, atchoo! B
Crimson Custom Guitars There is a guy on TH-cam who experiments with alternative "dyes" and such to use for staining wood. Albeit nowhere near as fun as fire, I saw him use used motor oil (burnt, dark, nasty stuff). The finish was a lot like the finish of that burnt neck (not quite as dark, but close). Plus, it being oil, it stained and oiled the neck all at once.
i would so like to work in that shop wow everything is in order ! impressive!
That is an absolutely incredible finish.
Geezer that's awesome work, really inspiring. Think I'll have a go. Keep at it.
Wicked build brother! I've been thinking of doing this for some time now. I know this is a couple years old, if you're still using this technique I've found some toys that might help you out. Either way, subbed FO SHO!
Cheers
Not sure I'm totally sold on the burnt look, though the lightly scorched neck looked pretty cool...I liked the contrast. One thing I'm pretty interested in is Lichtenberg Figures, you know...electrically shocking stuff to make cool slightly random lightning patterns. Sometimes in wood it can even look like other forms of figuring like crazy spalting. I see it a lot in acrylic blocks or just wood boards, but not often on guitars. There's one video on youtube where someone does it, but then they fill the figure in with glow in the dark epoxy rather than let it shine on its own.
I'd love to do a guitar with some Lichtenberg Figures on the top, another interesting use might be along the length of a fretboard to simulate the winding vine inlays a lot of custom shops do. Obviously you'd need to do it before fretting...or gluing to the neck otherwise you might just melt the truss rod.
I've been looking at making a burnt strat in the coming months, aswell as getting into making custom guitars for myself. Love your videos - very useful. Its clear how much you love & take pride in your work. Excellent! Keep it up! :) Dave
i really like burnt finish, also the split white/green body hiding in the background
We'll have to do a video on that one!...
Hey Ben,
How about using the term "Partial-char" for that neck? "Full-char" body, "partial-char" neck, etc. I'd be interested to see the end result of a "semi-char" figured top with an earth-tone (greens, browns, amber, etc. for those who don't know what that means) stain applied, or to find out if the wood will even properly take a stain after this technique.
Also, what are your thoughts (if any) on wood hardeners? I saw a can of the stuff at my local hardware store the other day near the stains, and it says it's intended for softer woods, and will "toughen up" the wood it's being applied to. It sounded like an interesting concept, especially if it means you could use new varieties of wood for fingerboards that were previously too soft for such an application.
Cheers!
-Klizz
+J.Klein Guitars you read my mind! Stains are the next stage in this round of experimentation for sure! I think stain will take OK but it should be tested, at length :)
Hardener.. I have never played with it, although I have been tempted.. tbh if we've ever needed to harden up some soft wood, generally over spalted beech or sycamore, we use our wicking grade superglue. More tests are in order though, thanks for bringing it back to my mind!
Is it my headphones or is there some major audio issues
+DamageIncM yea thanks
I've made custom canes using a propane torch to produce a "leopard" pattern and after staining and finishing, they look very classy! I would like to see an entire guitar done with the "leopard" pattern.......That would be very, very cool!
That gives new meaning to "Flame Maple" Neck!!!!!
Hmm, I wonder what would happen with some colour underneath. Applying some stains before heat could be beneficial
That's a really cool idea
i was thinking this too but i think applying stain after would be better. You're going to end up burning the stain along with the wood and the color will be gone.
You probably right. On the other hand burned wood will drink water like crazy, so applying stains after heat is not problem free either. IMO both methods are worth closer look. We just need to wait for Head Crimson Arsonist to try it
I've done this with a few different stains, & my favorite so far is burning first, then dig out the grain with a wire brush, then use an aniline dye. It may take a few coats, but the end product is similar to an ash ceruse finish.
One idea I've been toying with is doing s sunburst les paul using flame instead of paint, you should try it out!
Hi Ben! I'm not a luthier and I don't know really much about woodworking, but I wondered, what would look like a flamed maple neck with that kind of burn process but sanded back a little more (roasted brownish color) and filled with the Crimson white stain with oil finish! (Not sure of that order but you understand what I mean...)
Best wishes to everyone at Crimson's!
That would look so cool with some sort of gloss finish.
Wow that is an amazing look, seriously going to have to try this if only because who doesn't like playing with fire :D
+Ryan Love Yep, fire fun!
That first shot is simply amazing.
its awesome isn't it!!! I haven't done it on a neck yet... You can take burnt material and rub it in. I have played with it like that before.
My cigar box guitars are going to take on a whole new level of awesomeness now.
BTW, love watching you have fun. Your child like/slightly demented glee is infectious.
Love this series Ben! Since your first video on this project I have burned two guitar bodies myself. Super cool technique and my friends are all jealous of how amazing they actually turn out!
Keep up the awesome content
+Jake West thanks for your support! It is a great look isn't it? The videos will certainly keep coming!
That audio hurts my brain but I'm sticking around to see the result.
I used to know a furniture builder that used a blow torch to burn his chairs and tables made from pine. Neat effect for sure, but unfortunately his furniture factory burned down.
So I'm in love with this idea, and I want to employ it on my new project. However the neck I have has binding all the way around, so I'm curious, do you think I could get a light toasted color if I avoid the edges and don't melt the binding? Plus side is it was only a $60 neck from China on eBay rather than like a custom $400 neck. Thoughts?
That produces a really cool effect.
In my opinion... (And what do I know!) I would have sanded about 50% more of that CHAR off, and showed off more of that beautiful gold.
Huge fan btw, watched all of the timed builds....
Also Im jealous of your entire staff.
Crickey, I want that neck so bad it hurts!
Since the wood must be absolutely dry, have you tried to roast necks in an oven without oxygen? That would make the wood pretty dry I'd presume. I've seen it on other brands and just that looks amazing!
Again, that neck is sexy in all sorts of right and wrong ways, one can only dream...
You have the best job ever
So that's what "flamed maple" looks like !
From experience, the audio crackling is often a dodgy connection where the mic plugs into the transmitter.
+Myk Hough ah, I will check tomorrow! Ta for that!
You might also try putting the transmitter on the back of your belt. There will typically be less physical interference from you moving around.
I'm going to give it a try.
You should definitely try experimenting with a fractal burn/lichtenberg wood burning style body. And gold leaf it!
So scary though, that process kills people if it goes wrong! B
Crimson Custom Guitars oh man! And all the videos I see, these people are so cavalier! That's crazy. Shame it's so dangerous. I tend to believe you amongst the rest would do an incredible job. Personally, ive been wanting a guitar with a gold leafed fractal burn in it for years. I may settle for a cerused black with gold grain instead! haha
Have you seen the technique where they run high voltage through wood to produce a wonderful lightning/tree like effect. Mitt be worth trying.
Andrew Hall i think Ben needs to apply for some extra apprentices before he tries this.
Definitely, I don't mind volunteering for that job.
Andrew Hall The high voltage tracks through the wood via the path of least resistance. I believe this is usually via the sap. As the wood that Ben uses is very dry I wonder whether it would work so good.
Just saying.
I rhink it would maybe ve ro harsh on the wood itself since the voltage is high enough to char rhe wood which wouldn't be beneficial as just burning rhw outee layer, might work on the body for some cool effect and some nice oil finish on it but I wouldn't try the neck or headstoco at all
I recently sanded and torched a solid wood top Fender acoustic cd-60s with great results! The lack of the thick gloss and thick finish gives it a louder, clearer more organic tone. Also the torching of the top made the wood stronger, added character and looks awesome!
Awesome stuff Ben!
That looks like so much fun
proper flame maple neck lol
Absolutely marvellous 👏 truly... but your button mic sounds like it's on fire
Hey Ben, no idea if anyone suggested this yet, but have you ever attempted using Lichtenberg figuring for a guitar? Obviously, don't electrocute yourself, but I'd love to see what you would come up with.
I,ve done that on gunstocks.
I've been working on watching your older videos. (Found you when you started the Cyberpunk 2077 build) So far, time well spent.
I have one question. Think I know the answer, but want to ask the Master. Would it be possible to use this method on the fret board, itself?
ok I ll burn my first act...I like your channel so much instructive thank you
Hey Ben, I enjoy your videos, especially when you burn things :)
I notice that you really go to town with the burning... But I'm wondering what the risks would be to do a much lighter 'toasting' on a finished maple neck?
Just to lightly brown the grain so it pops...
I guess less of the benefit of torrefaction, but less risk of twisting and warping?
Have you done experiments with lesser degrees of burn?
Also what is the risk of a light toasting on something like a thinline tele body?
Cool, I'll try this on next build but much lighter effect.
This is really slick.
It would have been very interesting to have seen this done on your cheap telecaster kit project or something similar
I suppose you could call this group of guitars the "Phoenix" series and include an appropriate inlay?
Wonder if you have an example of a black stained neck you could put up next to a burned neck to see the difference?
I like new editing style!
Ben - the Heston Blumenthal of the guitar building world....
Have you done a Lichtenberg body?
I watched a great vid where someone created the burn, cleaned it out then filled the void with glow in the dark powder loaded polyurethane.
It can also be back-lit with a small string of LEDs placed before the varnish goes into the void.
I'm starting to get the impression(not sure where from) that applying the oil is your favourite part of the job.
rikkiclimbingtrees hahaha he mentions it EVERYTIME. I'm like, us too man, us too.
Rikki Reinhardt it’s puts the lotion on it’s guitar 🎸😂😂 or else it gets the hose again 😂😂🤟👌
Did you mentioned that this process gives you results like "roasting" the neck in a vacuum/oven (I didn't get that part but I know that "cooking" the wood makes it more stable and resonant with a caramelized colour)?
Also do you recomment this technique on a 35 euro neck from china that I need to buy anyway for "restoring" one cheap guitar that I have in which I do want to try some mods?
Love your chanel!!!
I think the word you're looking for is either scorched, singed or charred.
Also, what would this do if you applied it to the fretboard itself? Assuming no explosive delamination would it even be playable?
+TartanStraitJacket I think on the fretboard it would be a little too textured.. You would definitely feel it under your fingers..
I quite liked the matte pre-oiled look too. Is that possible as a finish or would it always need a top coating of something that at the very least would make it satin'y?
that finish would be extremely tasty on the neck of a neck-thru bass with the sides of another species or lighter finish.
The "Singe" range is very attractive - you maniac!
i Wanna see a pickup cover burn process, whats the trick for those nice collors? blue, purple,yellow, whats should be the cover finish? like a chrome or just nikel layer?
I use to singe wood to make the grain pop out at you it's beautiful how ever I never burned it that much.and I think it looked better .try it on a small piece of scrap with a wide flame works best.
You should give my girlfriend a job, she could burn a salad.
Evil from evilution try mine... she legitimately burnt a pan of water....
@@thedepartmentofvillainy I know that I'm 3 years after this comment but how do you do that?
God bless ya ! My first laugh in days ! Ty
It's not just Japanese tho. We have done this in Finland for ages as well. :)
keeelane yer but did the method originate there or Japan!?
If I just want to torch the top of the headstock and that's it, does it matter if the frets are already in the neck?
Have you tried this on a fretboard as well?If I want the figure on a flame maple fretboard to pop out,can I burn it that way or is it better to dye black and sand it?
I have a question. Currently I have a Burgundy Mist Stratocaster. I'm planning to give it a burning finish on the Body. Should I remove the Burgundy Mist finish first?
Is that it, do we get to see the finished guitar or what ?
I’ve got one of those Harley Benton SG kits coming, and I desperately want to give it the burn effect. But I’m worried that because it’s obviously not a very quality item that when I do burn it (using a blow torch) that the glues holding everything together will just let it fall apart on the neck and body, I don’t plan on taking the frets out because I have no idea how to put them back or any other specialist techniques. I just wanna have it look amazing with all black hardware and gift it to my son. Should I just go ahead and do it and replace it if it goes to shit? Or do more research?
Fascinating stuff. One question- would it be more prudent to char the neck before the fingerboard is applied, or are there structural risks inherent in that?
+Eliot McCann pretty much, the fretboard will keep it strong and more stable throughout the process. Do it before frets though to be safe..
Great technique!
Have you tried a fractal burn yet? Nice work BTW
The how was the grey stained One series in the background at 1:16 in de video finished? Just using crimson guitars custom stunning stain black or is there more than meets the eye to that guitar?
Love the burning by the way. Wouldn't do it to my own guitar (not that dark at least) but live the idea. All you need to do now is burn part of the body and create flames using the stunning staines on the rest:)
+ChrisWMan1 hey, she was finished in stunning stains black and then rubbed down to grey and oiled.. It looks great hey? It is looking for a home btw! ;)
Hahaha if I had the money she would have one, she really would. Sadly that's not the case.
Thanks for always replying so quickly and when I have the money I know where to spend it.
A burnt maple fretboard would look awesome, not sure how feasible it is though.
+Péter Szkalonai it would work OK, but only with maple and very well sanded and finished maple. Even then you may have to lacquer or superglue rather than oil. Lots of work.
Does burning a guitar body pose similar risks of twisting the wood , e.g. slot for a bolt on neck?
Brillant!!!!!!!! Great inspiration. Thanks a lot!!!!
pure awesomeness been, bravo
two suggestions
1 - overhead mike
2 - wire brush neck first, then sand
3 - less flame
ok, that's 3🤔 keep up the great work
+acmullane less flame!? How could you say that!? :)
Crimson Custom Guitars - err, it's called self control, not that I'm a prime example you understand 😀
I've been thinking... (not always a good thing) but what if, making a laminated neck, say maple and purple heart (good contrast) say it's maple/purple heart/maple, and then cover the purple heart (after it's carved ofc!) with aluminum tape since it's heat resistant, and then do this to the maple, having it burnt slightly not compleatly darkened and then have the tape removed and have oerfect purple heart still in the middle 🤔 just a thought.
why is it that when I get burned (in the sun) and throw oil on, the skin still falls off?
The black tele right behind you at 1:27 is gorgeous. How did you get the finish on that one?
I must ask, I understand that you need to shape and sand the neck prio rto doing this - but do you really need to attach the fretboard prior to doing this? Perhaps you could do the masking tape/super glue trick on the fretboard , and then when it comes time to do this part, take it off and then glue when it's all done?
Or am I on drugs?
I tried this on basswood recently and it started flaking, is it because the wood i used, or maybe it wasnt dry enough?
have you thought of using parafin wax to cover areas while burning to make either a design or fade?
It'll be interesting to know if the neck feels any different in your hand ?. Does the oil take evenly into the wood or are you left with any irregularity in the smoothness. Also how will it wear over time ??...Looks fantastic though :-)
+David H its a deeper stain than any other method I've used and, on maple at least, if sanded properly the final feel is smoother and more comfortable than many many other guitars I've played. It is truly superb!
i like the sound of that. Let me know if you plan on building one with your P90s in it :-)