@@CrimsonCustomGuitars I don't think it's inordinate at all. The complication was a fantastic build where you pushed your ability to make your imagination real, and documented it spectacularly. It's a build series that I find myself going back to re-watch from time to time. It was something that definitely deserves some joy and happiness all around.
After watching the entire process, that first look into the clear resin into that "valley of gold" was ridiculously satisfying. Amazing experience watching you at work, as always.
As Ben was meticulously removing the mould, i found myself checking the amount of time remaining in the video - not to see when this interminably tedious process would end (it was, as always, anything but tedious) but in the hopes that i had yet to reach the mid-point and would have the great pleasure of watching much more of the build. Alas... Now begins interminable period of waiting for the next instalment. Thank you, Ben and Crimson Guitars for continuing to fascinate us.
This man is always on the verge of risking the entire build during each step and that's the type of courage i admire when it comes to experimenting guitar builds.
Most things can be recovered from with time and energy.. I've never needed to start again on a TH-cam build but have been prepared to if it goes horribly wrong! B
It's encouraging to see a master luthier using epoxy and even though my project got away from me a little this is inspiring me to go back and finish what I started because it's too beautiful to not finish. Thanks Ben. You rock!
I love how you take "different and unusual" woods then make them into guitars. I build a lot of guitars, myself, and use reclaimed woods on most of them. My favorite builds are the ones that have knots and cracks in them. It adds to the character of the guitar. Great job again.
I may not be able to afford one of Ben's creations (YET) but I truly appreciate the level of skill, artistry, and outside the box creativity that goes into his custom builds. That's why "close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades, and tactical thermonuclear devices" when you are a true master of your profession! The wait for parts 3 and 4 are going to be excruciating but I am willing to suffer to enjoy this level of luthier artistry.
You've said it yourself now, you are the mad scientist type geetar builder. I wouldn't have it any other way to get my weekend fix of Crimsonness (hey, I've just invented a new word).
Anybody else would leave the front flat and not even consider carving a Les Paul-style arch. It shows just how much confidence Ben has in his abilities and how much he loves making things difficult for himself, but the results are always worth the trouble.
I've taken my old bass and decided to customize it. New body and headstock shape, new electronics, pickups, hardware, paintjob and all that. Watching these videos just makes me so exsited to come home to my garage and continue with it
If I ever won the lottery or happened a cross a lot of money, or just became insanely lucky enough to get a chance to have a custom guitar, you would be the one I would come to!! Not saying your guitars are overly expensive, but I would just want to be able to pay you properly so you could go all out, no short cuts, no compromises, and create something amazing together!!!
I'm holding out hope that you are correct.. I've been wanting to fo a resin build for years but wanted it to be something different and special. Fingers crossed! B
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars There is just something about the blackness of that bog oak. It's just gorgeous. That and the fact that it is hundreds of years old makes for a good story. A tree that likely grew very old, then died, then waited for an eternity through the ages in a swamp, only to be become an instrument of creation one day far in the future. I'm a sucker for the romantic sentiment of it all and as such, any guitar made with old wood appeals to me. It's going to be a legend for some lucky soul.
I love this build. That gold and black go so great together. I love watching you do all of this crazy stuff to build unique guitars like this. If only more luthiers were this open to experimentation....and fire.
Yeah, don't forget the fire! I am in the very lucky position of not having to sell the guitar in the end and thus can play more.. but yes, it would be nice to see more avant garde guitars out in the world. B
Dear Ben very awesome guitar 🎸 built, your are a Master of madness in this guitar making. May I say if you put your Epoxy mix I a Vacuum Chamber it help take air bubbles out. Then put your work in one of you need more air bubbles out. The first part helps the best. No more baby sitting. The best part is what is on the a Bench. Take Care and be safe these days. Greg of USA
I'm officially inspired. I keep saying I'm going to cut up this piece of live edge lace maple burl I have lying around and do a resin pour to turn it into a guitar and now I think I have to. Thanks, Ben.
I was glued to my seat watching the reveal at the end, It turned out just spectacular! I wasn't worried at all! ;) I can't wait for this build to begin now!
@@Jester-Riddle I don't think you watched the same video I did or you'd have some idea. I just meant it turned out better than I expected it would. Ben's builds are always unique.
Just wow!! you are an incredible artist and designer! I know nothing about guitars or building stuff but you made me appreciate it so much! I want to learn more. I will never see guitars the same after this
This is already starting to look incredibly beautiful. I am trying to picture the final guitar in my head, but I bet the real thing is going to be even better. You're so lucky to be able to work with wood like that.
Hi Ben, I'm new to your chanel and have been playing and fixing guitar s since the early 70s. I'm so impressed with the quality of you're Axes that i hope to get one for my bucket list. You can teach old dogs new tricks. Peace out, Satya (UK) 👍
Looks awesome! Also, when pouring resin always pour as thin as stream as you can safely manage from as high as possible to help drastically reduce bubbles! (but that blowtorch works wonders!) The thin stream will help eliminate them trapping less air in the resin. Just a friendly tip!
Release agent is the key but that said it's looking stunning and coming from me thats a huge compliment (me =amateur builder/repairer always an armchair critic ) .. top job Ben a pleasure to watch 👍🏻☮❤
You're the man! I've learnt heaps from your videos, like folding the masking tape when you're taping a neck for a fret job. Rock on man, keep up the good work!
You are awsome my friend!!, i love theses build videos there is just something so relaxing and satisfying about watching an artist build a guitar with so many ideas !!🤘
Great looking build man. Big risks can pay huge rewards. Bravo on you for taking a chance on a method you may not normally use, or are normally comfortable with.
#alwaysbelearning should be my motto.. I cant stop trying new things, it keeps me motivated! And so does the fact that you and others are watching, thanks for your support! B
Hi Ben. Great build so far and it should look awesome when it's finished. Quick tip of the day for you. . . if you use Melamine for your mould , you only need silicone release spray and it just pops out clean. No tape and time wasting and it leaves a much smoother finish with a lot less sanding to do. Also you should consider a vacuum pot to remove all the air from the resin before you pour , it gives an easy bubble free finish . Love the channel and i also have a vintage long box plane to send to you which should arrive by christmas. Peace
The Felder? Covet away, I really can't blame you. The day that arrived was the day I realised that I had an actual real company and wasn't just playing around any more and it made a HUGE difference to the quality and speed of what we can do. Best investment of that entire year imo... um, or if you prefer I can big up hand planes for a few minutes? ;) B
Here's a tip which I hope you'll appreciate after knocking a chip of the resin out with gold in it: you *ALWAYS* make your mold 5~7 mm *larger* all 'round, NOT "form-fitting", so that you can rough-cut the blank out with a bandsaw (thru the bordering resin) after the cure!!
Ben, Have a look at getting hold of a gas soldering iron, they can function as a small hand held torch and would allow you to to be more dexterous when going after the bubbles.
I was proper worried at first when you struggled with getting the body out of the mold, but man, that has got to be one of the most beautiful guitar blanks I've ever seen!
That first view down the "valley" of the gold and resin was breath taking. I am taking great interest in this as I have acquired a 100 year-old bench and the hub of the vise has split and there are chunks of the original entirely missing. I am planning on using resin to fix it. I am considering doing something more than just add sawdust to fill it in. Always with the ideas, Ben! :)
You could take a section of this and make a mini-torial: Pros and Cons of Overly-Engineered Resin Molds. I love how you do nothing half-arsed. ...and if you ask me, (and I know no one did) the tats give you a lot of character...it's a memorable feature... and looks badass. Anyone who suggests you remove them for the audience's sake is MAD.
as you was making the mould i was thinking to myself mould release. i hope you use mould release or you will have problems removing it. don't worry we have all done this at one time or another. loving this build.
Dude use silicone spray when casting resin from big block moulds. Comes away so much easier, also try using aluminium or tin flashing sheets for the walls makes it easier to pull away a strip.
It looks really cool. But I cant believe after watching you build the box that you though the blank would just fall out. You did a good job that's for sure. Cheers
Getting away with it like a true master, walking the tightrope of disaster! Ironically enough if you'd have watched as many TH-cam videos on resin guitar builds and random carbon fibre layups as I have you have used material with a non porous face to construct the mould, not used tape at all and you'd have used silicone spray or wax inside your mould to have minimise bonding. I'm dreaming about making a carbon fibre bass. Not to be original, it's been done a million times. I just want one
When you are pouring such a thick layer of epoxy the trick is to slow down the curing by cooling the epoxy by using fans and a aluminum form. It will then cure without bubbles.
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I went to a guitar show and at the end someone shouted "WHERES THE COMPLICATION"
I have mutual respect for that admittedly slightly crazy fan
This makes me inordinately happy! Ben
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars I don't think it's inordinate at all. The complication was a fantastic build where you pushed your ability to make your imagination real, and documented it spectacularly. It's a build series that I find myself going back to re-watch from time to time. It was something that definitely deserves some joy and happiness all around.
I use to look forward to Saturday morning cartoons on the weekend, now, I look forward to watching another video from Crimson Guitars!!!
"living close to the edge of disaster" should be the channel philosophy. Haha. Another brilliant build, you maniacs!
You got it in one! Thank for the suggestion, don't be surprised if you see it on a t-shirt one day soon! B
After watching the entire process, that first look into the clear resin into that "valley of gold" was ridiculously satisfying. Amazing experience watching you at work, as always.
As Ben was meticulously removing the mould, i found myself checking the amount of time remaining in the video - not to see when this interminably tedious process would end (it was, as always, anything but tedious) but in the hopes that i had yet to reach the mid-point and would have the great pleasure of watching much more of the build. Alas...
Now begins interminable period of waiting for the next instalment. Thank you, Ben and Crimson Guitars for continuing to fascinate us.
Verily.
This man is always on the verge of risking the entire build during each step and that's the type of courage i admire when it comes to experimenting guitar builds.
Most things can be recovered from with time and energy.. I've never needed to start again on a TH-cam build but have been prepared to if it goes horribly wrong! B
It's encouraging to see a master luthier using epoxy and even though my project got away from me a little this is inspiring me to go back and finish what I started because it's too beautiful to not finish. Thanks Ben. You rock!
I love how you take "different and unusual" woods then make them into guitars. I build a lot of guitars, myself, and use reclaimed woods on most of them. My favorite builds are the ones that have knots and cracks in them. It adds to the character of the guitar. Great job again.
I may not be able to afford one of Ben's creations (YET) but I truly appreciate the level of skill, artistry, and outside the box creativity that goes into his custom builds. That's why "close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades, and tactical thermonuclear devices" when you are a true master of your profession! The wait for parts 3 and 4 are going to be excruciating but I am willing to suffer to enjoy this level of luthier artistry.
Thank you @redknight1322 I'm really just having fun and am so glad that you and others enjoy them too. B
You've said it yourself now, you are the mad scientist type geetar builder. I wouldn't have it any other way to get my weekend fix of Crimsonness (hey, I've just invented a new word).
Actually I believe you invented two new words there :D
Every video you make is an inspiration to start building guitars. Thank You for what you do! Keep doing your thing.
Always use mold release. Even when you think there's no need for it. ESPECIALLY when you think there's no need for it.
Yes.. my bad! B
This
I thought exact the same when I saw how he removed the molding form;-)
The gold leaf looks fantastic against the black timber and the clear resin.cant wait for the next installment
I could sit and watch these stuff all day!! thanks. and upload more things like this.
Anybody else would leave the front flat and not even consider carving a Les Paul-style arch. It shows just how much confidence Ben has in his abilities and how much he loves making things difficult for himself, but the results are always worth the trouble.
So cool how quickly the torch got rid of the bubbles!
Ben creates some of the most stunning art for the guitar world.
You make me very happy! B
I've taken my old bass and decided to customize it. New body and headstock shape, new electronics, pickups, hardware, paintjob and all that.
Watching these videos just makes me so exsited to come home to my garage and continue with it
Adding some of the gold leaves to the resin would have made it look even better in my opinion. But it still looks absolutely amazing!!
You are the man , if anyone says different let them watch this video and More....
You the man!!!!!!!!!!!!
By far the best guitar build channel!! And you're a super cool dude too..., Loving the channel.
Wow. That is going to be spectacular.
I've always wanted to see a instrument made of bog oak and now I get to see one being made! Thank you!
It’s a one of a kind! Good. Bad the ugly ,,or perfection! It’s a one of a kind!
"My drill doesn't have a home"
Blues in E minor
If I ever won the lottery or happened a cross a lot of money, or just became insanely lucky enough to get a chance to have a custom guitar, you would be the one I would come to!!
Not saying your guitars are overly expensive, but I would just want to be able to pay you properly so you could go all out, no short cuts, no compromises, and create something amazing together!!!
It’s looking fantastic Ben
I can already picture this thing finished. It really is going to be beautiful, I cant wait for some more videos on the build!
Next one should land on Saturday again, we are taking our time with this build! Thanks for watching! B
This is probably going to be my favourite build of yours, Ben.
I'm holding out hope that you are correct.. I've been wanting to fo a resin build for years but wanted it to be something different and special. Fingers crossed! B
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars There is just something about the blackness of that bog oak. It's just gorgeous. That and the fact that it is hundreds of years old makes for a good story. A tree that likely grew very old, then died, then waited for an eternity through the ages in a swamp, only to be become an instrument of creation one day far in the future. I'm a sucker for the romantic sentiment of it all and as such, any guitar made with old wood appeals to me. It's going to be a legend for some lucky soul.
I love this build. That gold and black go so great together. I love watching you do all of this crazy stuff to build unique guitars like this. If only more luthiers were this open to experimentation....and fire.
Yeah, don't forget the fire! I am in the very lucky position of not having to sell the guitar in the end and thus can play more.. but yes, it would be nice to see more avant garde guitars out in the world. B
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars Yes, it would. Keep making more, please. I love these builds.
Thoroughly Awesome Ben! I'm sure it's giving new luthiers all kinds of ideas. Looking forward to 3 and 4.
Dear Ben very awesome guitar 🎸 built, your are a Master of madness in this guitar making. May I say if you put your Epoxy mix I a Vacuum Chamber it help take air bubbles out. Then put your work in one of you need more air bubbles out. The first part helps the best. No more baby sitting. The best part is what is on the a Bench. Take Care and be safe these days. Greg of USA
I'm officially inspired. I keep saying I'm going to cut up this piece of live edge lace maple burl I have lying around and do a resin pour to turn it into a guitar and now I think I have to. Thanks, Ben.
Ooohh... Maybe I'll slice it thin and turn it into several mosaic resin tops for the carbon fiber hollowbodies I've been preparing to start building.
The enthusiasm is infectious and the level of craftsmanship I've seen so far is truly commendable. Please continue being awesome sir.
I was glued to my seat watching the reveal at the end, It turned out just spectacular! I wasn't worried at all! ;) I can't wait for this build to begin now!
How did you get out of the seat afterwards and who glued you there ?
@@Jester-Riddle I don't think you watched the same video I did or you'd have some idea. I just meant it turned out better than I expected it would. Ben's builds are always unique.
@@tho2ea I was only joshing ! … I enjoyed the series also.
That gold leaf contrasting with dark timber looks very classy indeed. The wait between episodes kills me
Just wow!! you are an incredible artist and designer! I know nothing about guitars or building stuff but you made me appreciate it so much! I want to learn more. I will never see guitars the same after this
This isn't a guitar. It's a piece of art. This is so insanely good looking.
It is so nice to hear Ben cut off pre-tangent, through the magic of editing, on almost every shot.
How rude! True, but, well.. true :( B
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars =p
I love this build so far! Demoulding made me nervous just watching I can’t imagine what it felt like in real life!
risky! B
This is already starting to look incredibly beautiful. I am trying to picture the final guitar in my head, but I bet the real thing is going to be even better. You're so lucky to be able to work with wood like that.
Hi Ben, I'm new to your chanel and have been playing and fixing guitar s since the early 70s. I'm so impressed with the quality of you're Axes that i hope to get one for my bucket list. You can teach old dogs new tricks. Peace out, Satya (UK) 👍
Looks awesome! Also, when pouring resin always pour as thin as stream as you can safely manage from as high as possible to help drastically reduce bubbles! (but that blowtorch works wonders!) The thin stream will help eliminate them trapping less air in the resin. Just a friendly tip!
Wouldn't a Vacuum sheet help to take the air / bubbles out better ?
thank you! B
WOW that’s gonna look soooo good!
I have a squirming stomach with anticipation for this build 🦋🦋🐛🐛🐛🐛
Release agent is the key but that said it's looking stunning and coming from me thats a huge compliment (me =amateur builder/repairer always an armchair critic ) ..
top job Ben a pleasure to watch 👍🏻☮❤
At this stage it’s only two pieces of wood and already looks F&$king amazing 👍 brilliant work!
Thanks Simon! I'm really looking forward to seeing this one done! B
He’s looking at the guitar like a proud dad but awesome build I love this guitar
You're the man! I've learnt heaps from your videos, like folding the masking tape when you're taping a neck for a fret job. Rock on man, keep up the good work!
This is very exciting! I can hardly wait for the next video.
WOW, just WOW, there’s luthierer magic, can’t wait to see this finished,
You are awsome my friend!!, i love theses build videos there is just something so relaxing and satisfying about watching an artist build a guitar with so many ideas !!🤘
Great looking build man. Big risks can pay huge rewards. Bravo on you for taking a chance on a method you may not normally use, or are normally comfortable with.
#alwaysbelearning should be my motto.. I cant stop trying new things, it keeps me motivated! And so does the fact that you and others are watching, thanks for your support! B
Looking fab Ben! Cant wait to see the end result!
That's a pretty thick pour!! I'm chomping at the bit to see the end product! Power to ya man!! Thanks for another great vid!!
The ecopoxy is insane stuff! B
I NEED PART 3
We all do 😁😜
I love it so much. The bog oak is such a beautiful black then the gold with clear resin adds a whole other layer.
Can't wait to see it finished.
Me too.. under finish now and nearly there, I cant wait! B
Best looking blank ever. This is going to be a great guitar.
Hi Ben. Great build so far and it should look awesome when it's finished. Quick tip of the day for you. . . if you use Melamine for your mould , you only need silicone release spray and it just pops out clean. No tape and time wasting and it leaves a much smoother finish with a lot less sanding to do. Also you should consider a vacuum pot to remove all the air from the resin before you pour , it gives an easy bubble free finish . Love the channel and i also have a vintage long box plane to send to you which should arrive by christmas. Peace
This looks soo nice !
That looks so cool.
Thank you! B
This is going to be an incredibly awesome, looking build.
Masking tape on the finger... so simple! Genius tip
Took many years of sticky glued up fingers to realise though so I'm happy to share if it helps others avoid my pain! B
I try not to covet other people's possessions, but Ben I want a jointer like yours. The build is looking good.
The Felder? Covet away, I really can't blame you. The day that arrived was the day I realised that I had an actual real company and wasn't just playing around any more and it made a HUGE difference to the quality and speed of what we can do. Best investment of that entire year imo... um, or if you prefer I can big up hand planes for a few minutes? ;) B
Ben reverently praying to the guitar gods after pouring the resin. 🎸🔥❤️
So cool... can´t wait for the next video...
Here's a tip which I hope you'll appreciate after knocking a chip of the resin out with gold in it: you *ALWAYS* make your mold 5~7 mm *larger* all 'round, NOT "form-fitting", so that you can rough-cut the blank out with a bandsaw (thru the bordering resin) after the cure!!
I absolutely will do this next time! B
Ben, Have a look at getting hold of a gas soldering iron, they can function as a small hand held torch and would allow you to to be more dexterous when going after the bubbles.
I have a Gas soldering iron, they are more accurate than the electric for placing solder !
@@nopinionocomnt heat gun is way more preferable as using a gas torch too much could introduce water to the resin and you could end up with blushing.
I love that you left the wood raw where there gold was added I think it really gave it a pretty texture.
I cannot wait to see the rest of this build. This is so cool.
I'm watching this demolding while screaming "Bandsaw!" at my computer
I used nails.. why the hell did I use nails!!? B
I cannot wait to see what this thing looks like on the final build. Love to see you build a bass!
Bass build coming in 2020 for sure! B
She’s a stunner already 👌🏻
Following on from "What's on the Bench"... KEEP THE TATTOOS 🤟
Hey Peter, I will! B
Cant wait for part 3!!!
Utterly inspiring. This is going to be incredible.
Seeing your face light up in these videos is pretty nice your very passionate and good at this keep up the good work
Stunning, stunning, stunning Ben, and the build looks nice too :D Cant wait to see the finished guitar.
I was proper worried at first when you struggled with getting the body out of the mold, but man, that has got to be one of the most beautiful guitar blanks I've ever seen!
22:18 Lovely bit of total internal reflection there.
So satisfying watching the bubbles getting flamed off :D
That first view down the "valley" of the gold and resin was breath taking. I am taking great interest in this as I have acquired a 100 year-old bench and the hub of the vise has split and there are chunks of the original entirely missing. I am planning on using resin to fix it. I am considering doing something more than just add sawdust to fill it in. Always with the ideas, Ben! :)
Sounds awesome, please build.it and send me pics! B
You could take a section of this and make a mini-torial: Pros and Cons of Overly-Engineered Resin Molds. I love how you do nothing half-arsed. ...and if you ask me, (and I know no one did) the tats give you a lot of character...it's a memorable feature... and looks badass. Anyone who suggests you remove them for the audience's sake is MAD.
i like how you leak proofed the mold, then waterproof taped the ENTIRE thing, but then 6:25 drill a bunch of new holes in it xD
Sweet! Hope you guys have better luck with sanding / carving than I did. I kept getting heavy handed, heating the resin and clogging sanding disks.
Fantastic build so far, very enjoyable keep up the excellent work Ben.
as you was making the mould i was thinking to myself mould release. i hope you use mould release or you will have problems removing it. don't worry we have all done this at one time or another. loving this build.
Trust your feelings, Ben. You *are* a Mad Scientist.
Nice tracking of the falling copper dust
watching this while waiting for a coat of your finishing oil to cure is quite the relaxing experience
Dude use silicone spray when casting resin from big block moulds. Comes away so much easier, also try using aluminium or tin flashing sheets for the walls makes it easier to pull away a strip.
Some people heat the edges up slightly to get it out of the mould would that have helped you? How about making a reusable silicone mould?
Black and Gold Awesome build love them keep’em coming.
Will do! B
After seeing the finished product man this is incredible! I would love to see a completely resin guitar made by you.
I’m dying for part 3!!! Great job :D
You always inspire me,thank you for that.
My heart sunk when I seen that chunk of resin fly..........
Mine too.. I hid the pucker factor quite well though yes? Luckily it was just off the carve and is not a problem. B
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars you sir are a guitar wizard
It looks really cool. But I cant believe after watching you build the box that you though the blank would just fall out. You did a good job that's for sure.
Cheers
Getting away with it like a true master, walking the tightrope of disaster! Ironically enough if you'd have watched as many TH-cam videos on resin guitar builds and random carbon fibre layups as I have you have used material with a non porous face to construct the mould, not used tape at all and you'd have used silicone spray or wax inside your mould to have minimise bonding. I'm dreaming about making a carbon fibre bass. Not to be original, it's been done a million times. I just want one
Yep. I messed up! And you should build the bass, the only reason we should need is 'I want one' B
When you are pouring such a thick layer of epoxy the trick is to slow down the curing by cooling the epoxy by using fans and a aluminum form. It will then cure without bubbles.