So I wanted to add something you might have fun trying. Aside of torching all the chrome on my resonator and adding a Lace Sensor neck pickup i built an internal spring reverb system using hooks, and springs of course, and a simple transducer pickup. The guitar is now a stereo output as far as electronics go. Being weird i used a 1930s bakelite two pole light switch to turn off the pickups. Looking for a second so I can split them. ANYWAY...I needed a way to eliminate the reverb when I didn't want it...that part I will keep my little secret. If you ask I will give both a hint and a $thx.
@@KingBespokeCreations well...I have to pass on what ive learned to someone as my days are numbered. A shout out on your show w/a pic of a couple of my pieces will get you blueprints if you ever decide to do the project. Uts pretty cool to be able to turn off both the electric portion of the reverb but the "analogue"/spring portion as well. Im such an attention w***e! 😉
Thank you so much for an instrument specific instructional that really goes through your thought process and considerations for safety. Love the end result ✨🤙
@@KingBespokeCreations Instead of a direct flame, heat a piece of steel and move it over the wood. This is an old technique and will be much better than a direct flame.
To avoid burning the wood too quickly and damaging it, use a blowtorch with a long and/or thick nozzle to slow down the gas and make the combustion incomplete (orange flame), lowering the temperature of the flame, and work in multiple passes. Butane burns cooler than propane and it's less pressurized, so it is more preferable. A paraffin/kerosene flame gun works best though because it burns even cooler.
So when I have burnt wood before, I haven't been happy with the results. That's because I have sanded back too much. I think I'll try out your method in future. I love the look so much
@@KingBespokeCreations True but attacking it with a brush first gives you options. I'm seriously considering a burnt finish for my scratch build. It has to have either a paint job or something like this. Not the top just the bottom part of the body as I'm not happy with how it looks. We'll see....
That's great work as always Chris. I have burned an ash body before. The charcoal coming off gave me a problem I never thought of oiling the body while it was still warm. I still really like the results however next time I will try your method
@@KingBespokeCreations apparently, internationally, it can be either - they’re interchangeable. But I’m with you, and your workshop, your rules! As for “Bob Raven” 😂😂😂
@@KingBespokeCreations Don't get me wrong, I love burning wood... ina firepit for example... just not sure I could restrain myself to the extent you have demonstrated!! 😂😂
I do two things differently but that doesn't mean I'm right and he is wrong it just means we do them differently. 1: I make use of aluminum tape. 2: I added aluminum angle to the side of the saw farthest from the piece being burnt and this gives either a better hold for my failing hands or I have a modified drill press stand with a multi-vise and I can get the saw in place and leave til the morning and it's still right where I want it.
@@KingBespokeCreations as many ways as there are brains. I just lucked upon your channel today. I love it. I started with no knowledge of, well, anything, when I was 12 buying pawnshop guitars and "fixing them up" and trading for better gear. Im 55 now and have built more guitars, hotrodded them, etc than I could ever remember. Im into my last 5 to 7 now as the broken necks are ruining my hands and I need to make use of my recording studio and shut down my shops while I can still play a bit. Anyway...I ramble a lot now and it's time I stopped taking up your time. Keep up that fantastic work!
You’ll have to test on a scrap piece. You will definitely be able to have a burnt effect, it’s making sure the surface is still hard enough to hold the frets.
I have to be honest…burning comes easy to some and not so much to others but running chisels comes a lot harder to more people and this guy is gooooood
I suspect you could, the black wouldn’t colour, same as ebony. You would have to make sure all of the soot has gone or it will circle around in your stain. 👍
@@thawthaw03 I’ve never burned and stained myself. It will be trial and error to get the look that you want. Try doing it in different orders and see which works. I’d love to know your results too 👍
✨🌟Would you take a blow torch to your guitar?🌟✨
I took a blow torch to my resonator...all that chrome has such pretty purples and yellows, etc. Got the idea from case hardening on my guns.
So I wanted to add something you might have fun trying. Aside of torching all the chrome on my resonator and adding a Lace Sensor neck pickup i built an internal spring reverb system using hooks, and springs of course, and a simple transducer pickup. The guitar is now a stereo output as far as electronics go. Being weird i used a 1930s bakelite two pole light switch to turn off the pickups. Looking for a second so I can split them.
ANYWAY...I needed a way to eliminate the reverb when I didn't want it...that part I will keep my little secret. If you ask I will give both a hint and a $thx.
@@brettmeldahl4456 you’ve got my head scratching now 🤔
Go on then…
@@brettmeldahl4456 thanks for the secret insight 😉
@@KingBespokeCreations well...I have to pass on what ive learned to someone as my days are numbered. A shout out on your show w/a pic of a couple of my pieces will get you blueprints if you ever decide to do the project. Uts pretty cool to be able to turn off both the electric portion of the reverb but the "analogue"/spring portion as well. Im such an attention w***e! 😉
Thank you so much for an instrument specific instructional that really goes through your thought process and considerations for safety.
Love the end result ✨🤙
Love the backgrond music, so realaxing, maybe a super edit with just music could be great ⚡⚡⚡
That looks fantastic.
Thanks dude!
That turned out more awesome than I expected. I've been meaning to try burning ash, now I feel extra motivated to try.
Do a few test runs and see what it likes 👍
Ash....he likes bitcoin
I think the test runs will tip him off to your plan
@@mumblingproductions8082 lolol
@@KingBespokeCreations Instead of a direct flame, heat a piece of steel and move it over the wood. This is an old technique and will be much better than a direct flame.
Well done- that really looks the business!
Thanks bud! 👍
Looks good your very brave doing this 👏
Kept my fingers out of the way!
@@KingBespokeCreations I would be on fire I don't know about my fingers
Thumbs up for the bass, double thumbs up for Aluminium :D :D
Thank you Sir!
So incredibly helpful!
That’s great to hear. Glad I could be of assistance 👍
Almost exactly what I wanna do.👍🏻
Thanks!
Very kind, thank you 🙏🏻
I have an ash body custom build that needs this exact burnt finish!
🔥 😎👍
To avoid burning the wood too quickly and damaging it, use a blowtorch with a long and/or thick nozzle to slow down the gas and make the combustion incomplete (orange flame), lowering the temperature of the flame, and work in multiple passes. Butane burns cooler than propane and it's less pressurized, so it is more preferable.
A paraffin/kerosene flame gun works best though because it burns even cooler.
Interesting! Thanks 👍
So when I have burnt wood before, I haven't been happy with the results. That's because I have sanded back too much. I think I'll try out your method in future. I love the look so much
It totally depends what you want it to look like! 👍
@@KingBespokeCreations True but attacking it with a brush first gives you options. I'm seriously considering a burnt finish for my scratch build. It has to have either a paint job or something like this. Not the top just the bottom part of the body as I'm not happy with how it looks. We'll see....
That's great work as always Chris. I have burned an ash body before. The charcoal coming off gave me a problem I never thought of oiling the body while it was still warm. I still really like the results however next time I will try your method
👍 it soaks more in as well, because it’s warm!
If I burn my GGBO entry to cinders.....this video will be why 😂
Looks awesome BTW 👍
I am not responsible for the burning of any other guitars 😂
@@KingBespokeCreations if I had a dime for every time I said that in my life!
The first guy to name it actually said alumium, which is neither. So in the sake of international harmony perhaps we should all adopt that.
Mmm, no we’ll stick with English! 🤣
@@KingBespokeCreations apparently, internationally, it can be either - they’re interchangeable. But I’m with you, and your workshop, your rules!
As for “Bob Raven” 😂😂😂
you're a braver man than me!!
But it’s so much fun!
@@KingBespokeCreations Don't get me wrong, I love burning wood... ina firepit for example... just not sure I could restrain myself to the extent you have demonstrated!! 😂😂
I do two things differently but that doesn't mean I'm right and he is wrong it just means we do them differently. 1: I make use of aluminum tape. 2: I added aluminum angle to the side of the saw farthest from the piece being burnt and this gives either a better hold for my failing hands or I have a modified drill press stand with a multi-vise and I can get the saw in place and leave til the morning and it's still right where I want it.
So many ways of achieving the same result. Chances are I would do it differently again. Just to try it. 👍
@@KingBespokeCreations as many ways as there are brains. I just lucked upon your channel today. I love it. I started with no knowledge of, well, anything, when I was 12 buying pawnshop guitars and "fixing them up" and trading for better gear. Im 55 now and have built more guitars, hotrodded them, etc than I could ever remember. Im into my last 5 to 7 now as the broken necks are ruining my hands and I need to make use of my recording studio and shut down my shops while I can still play a bit. Anyway...I ramble a lot now and it's time I stopped taking up your time. Keep up that fantastic work!
Bob Raven cameo?
/pauses to click the like button
Couldn’t resist! Absolute legend!
Would a few layers of foil tape work to keep the rounded areas cool and safe from the flame?
That’s pretty much what I did with the aluminium foil. The issue with foil tape would be the flame melting the stickiness and it falling away.
@@KingBespokeCreations ah. Thanks. I wasn't sure if the glue would be any better on that kind of tapes. The effect you got turned out beautifully!
Do you reckon copper tape could work to get a clean edge instead of the old saw?
Can a maple fretboard be done that way?
You’ll have to test on a scrap piece. You will definitely be able to have a burnt effect, it’s making sure the surface is still hard enough to hold the frets.
could i do this with a heat gun if i dont have a blowtorch?
You could try it on scrap wood and see. It would change the colour I’m sure.
Would a heat gun work to burn it?
Probably, might be a slower process. Try it on a scrap piece and see!
aluminum
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Haha! TH-cam even asked if I wanted to translate your reply to English!!
@@KingBespokeCreations lol....too funny
nice look so far, sure those sharp chisels of yours, will make it beautiful
Can’t wait to start the carving!
I have to be honest…burning comes easy to some and not so much to others but running chisels comes a lot harder to more people and this guy is gooooood
Can you dye it after torched ?
I suspect you could, the black wouldn’t colour, same as ebony.
You would have to make sure all of the soot has gone or it will circle around in your stain. 👍
@@KingBespokeCreations thank you. I wanna try one with red maple. What do you think of it,?
@@thawthaw03 it would look amazing. Absolutely make sure you do a few test runs first. Burn then stain, stain then burn?
@@KingBespokeCreations I need to add wood stain after first burn then burn and sand it off?? Please 🙏
@@thawthaw03 I’ve never burned and stained myself. It will be trial and error to get the look that you want. Try doing it in different orders and see which works. I’d love to know your results too 👍
Its really just a black guitar then isnt it
More Licorice! Intensely dark brown with accented grain.
Bob Raven hahahahahha
Aluminum Tape...
I looked at that, but I don’t think it would fold well around those corner edges?
Thanks!
Thank you so much for that! ☺️