I like your work I watch many luthiers on You tube and I cannot stand their attitudes of so many act like some sort of gurus and don`t impress with their work results. You are a true craftsmen and a gentleman. A pleasure to watch work and deliver a excellent result Thank you..
I think part of the enjoyment from watching these videos is just seeing the guitar come together. Even if we are watching things you've covered before, it's cool to see the guitar appear from the raw materials. This tutorial style video is cool too!
Just wanted to let you know that you're the reason I can build guitars now! Thanks so much for your videos! I've gotta build your scarf joint sanding jig soon! Thanks a million!!!
A sincere thanks for all of your time and effort in sharing your considerable skills and experience. I really enjoyed this and your Strat build videos. Keep em coming.
Thanks for sharing another excellent video. Look forward to the video on the string-thru ferrules. Your series on the Strat build gave me the confidence and inspiration to leave the kits behind and build from scratch-- so much more satisfying to build exactly what you want, instead of working around someone else's ideas.
Discovered your channel last week and watched your entire playlist and bought myself a DIY kit to start out. Just wanted to say thank you for the fantastic videos. Really great work. Cheers from Germany.
Man, there are endless 'how to' vids on here for guitar making but yours are the best by far, at least in my book. You make it look so easy...a real pro. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Mr Fletcher!! So amazing!!! This one is gonna be wonderful! The neck is very interesting and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing! Cheers from Sweden!
Great video. I'm looking at making a similar type of body with a laminate top and you have answered quite a few questions and helped on ways to do things without big power tools, oh and the vacuum bag is a great idea. Thanks.
Fantastic idea getting the thin book matched top square using the level, genius. Will be stealing that idea mate, had murders in the past with thin tops !!! Awesome vid too Dave, hope you upload the finished result. All the best.
Love the black veneer, maple in the scarf, and the headstock shape. I know the neck was supposed to just be an add on to the video, but it stole the show for me :) great piece !
I would love to see a detailed video of the painting of a quitar, not just laquering it. Also would not mind seeing general build video's of your regular builds. Love the work your doing keep it up!
Wow... Getting ahead of myself, but my 4th self made guitar will definitely be a strat with a laminated top... 1. Modified Thinline Tele, 24 frets 4×2 tuners, custom inlays, custom f hole shape, single coil at neck, Humbucker at the bridge, with a potential coil splitting switch 2. Les Paul, Reclaimed wood, vinyl record (with something stronger underneath) as a pickguard, classic LP wiring and layout othewise... 3. Jazzmaster all black, active pickups (HSH), 6 position rotary switch, concentric pot (volume up tone down), a strat audio jack, Floyd Rose tremolo, Iron Age LED killswitch, the neck will be black as well, red or white side dot, no inlays (unless I come up with another custom shape) and a carbon fiber pickguard (tho not from the start... first is gonna be a generic black one with drilled hole gonna make a few attempts with a water cutting machine first and when the pickguard will match at 100%, I'll have it made following the same file as the one cutted with water...) 4. Will be a Beautiful Strat, flame mapple laminated top, beautiful burst (similar to Warmoth's custom bodies "Black Cherry Burst" finish), black pickguard, a tremolo (notnsure which one tho... Would be neat a floyd but already one planned for the jazzmaster maybe Ibanez's Edge?), 3 single coil sized humbuckers, not sure about the wiring... but black knobs, and a cream/parchment knob on the 5 way switch... 1 piece mapple neck, black trapezoid inlays... Man I wish I was rich... I'd just order the strat from Warmoth xD but too rich for my blood... with the change rate, shipping and customs would most likely end up costing me a shit load...
ABSOLUTELY , ONE OF THE TOP GUITAR BUILDERS IN THE WORLD. THANKS FOR TEACHING UR ANCIENT SECRETS OF MASTERING THIS FINE CRAFT! IF I HAD THE MONEY I WOUID LOVE TO COME DOWN UNDER FOR TRAINING. DO U HAVE A WAITING LIST ?///? PLEASE!
Yes i have, i think the lacewood is just a harder wood, because even flexing it by hand it felt much tougher. I have a cousin who wants to make a crossbow and mentioned there there is another method using high pressure air. Maybe next time ill look into that. Im still happy with the vacuum bag but it didnt provide the pressure i was hoping for. Thanks for the video though, i like how you glued your book match that was nicely done and it worked like a charm for me too, i used gorilla glue for the book match seam though..
Awesome! Just a note on the binding. In previous videos, you did binding on flat-topped guitars. I would have loved to see how you routed around the arm contour for the binding on this one.
I'm glad i found your video,as this is what i want to do,i've rebuilt and refreted two junk guitars,they have plywood bodies,but now play really great,they were an excersise in case i could get a decent strat or LP,one is a kay LP,i doweled the bolt on neck with 6 hardwood dowels,fitted stainless jumbo frets,fitted a cheap bigsby from china,chigsby?,reworked its mechanics,used bearings,it works great,the usual LP headstock tuning problems are there,but plays great,the strat is a kimaxe strat copy,same deal,only a floyd rose copy,again reworked and stiffened some parts,mostly due to ply not being great to rout,or much strength,fitted a proper locking nut,hendrix dive bombs 'till the strings waggle being so slack,it returns to perfect tune,also no damage to LP neck binding. So i bought two necks from china,the uncut paddle headstocks,so i can position the tuners in line with the string grooves on the nut. I have been looking for maple and mahogany to do what you did here,though i may have to make a two piece body and the same with the cap. The method of vacuum clamping is just superb mate,can you tell me where you got that vac bag,it looks pretty hefty,most i see are for pork chops or laundry,i'm in the UK(SCOTLAND),but if i need to get one from the antipodes "no worries". I want the LP tone but not the crappy headstock design,at least fender got that right. Such a nice look,and the natural edge bind look is so nice. I think i'll be watching how to make the neck now,after seeing what you made for this body. Really great finish,without a finish coat yet. But then with your name,woodwork should be in the genes,without to fine a point. johnamptech.
Hey David. Beautiful job. The neck is gorgeous. I was thinking that, if you notched the inside corners of the two cap pieces before you glue them together you would end up with the center being perfectly notched after gluing. You mentioned that it can be tough to find the centerline, but with this technique you could easily see it and even use a snap line to mark it.
Hi Fletcher! I still learning with your vídeos.. and thank you so much for the support as well... my dought is about the finish of the corners of the frets... Can You Tell me How you preffer to do It?
Nice shop!! Do you build anything other than guitars? Drum sander is very expensive and usually found in cabinet shops. Would like to see the finished guitar... It is looking great!
Hello there ***** ! Your work is just marvelous mate. Impressive I must say! I'm starting to build my own guitars... I've already assembled 4 of them. But now I'm into making them from scratch. Can I make a few questions? 1 - Can I stain the top before glueing it to the body? So I can clear coat everything together without having to mask the body to stain the top... 2 - Can I route the top just like you did using a Dremel Router Table? The cheap one you attach to the table then you attach the other tools to it, so it can route. 3 - You make make the bodys from the template using only the router? You don't use any CNC? Real skills you've got there, respect! Thanks a lot for the video, God bless you mate.
I like the idea or thining the top at the bending location, but I'm not sure why you remove material on the "inner face" of the top. Doesn't it affect the evenness of the gluing surface? Why not removing material on the "outer face" were it would only have a little affect on the figure/look? Thanks for this great video!
Hey Fletcher. I finished my first build last month. Thanks in large part to your LP jr videos. I'm starting a strat build and want to cap it. Would the cap take a round over equal to the back round over.....or would it tear out? Thanks for documenting and posting your videos. They've been a great help to me.
Hi, I love your videos, and even for pure entertainment. Thanks. I was wondering whether you have tried this process to put a cap over the body contour side of the guitar - that is carving the body contour and then putting a cap over top of it. I'm guessing it wouldn't work due to the complex nature of that curve.
Very informative many thanks from the UK, i have some slight cupping on my 2 pieces of 1/4 maple tops i am proposing to use for my project, any tips on how to flatten without removing material?
Hi, I see you used the titebond glue, was it the white or the tan kind. I was told to use the white. I had done my first build last year and had a problem with joint where the cap met the body, of course I just used wood clamps and not a vacuum bag. I really appreciate the videos just an extraordinary job.
So how much does a vacuum bag, like the one you used in this video, cost? I don't want to buy something inferior and get bad results. That's an amazing glue up!
Hi, this idea using a vacuum bag is absolutely ingenious!!! Is there a certain vacuum bag you would recommend? Also, what was the purpose of the black mesh?
Excellent Vid! Is there a certain type of vacuum bag you prefer to use? I've been wanting to try this method out for a long time but never got around to buying a bag and such.
Hi David. Did you use a strat template to create this guitar and just let the top flat or is it a totally different design? Thanks for uploading your work and explaining it in such detail. You make an impressive job. Regards from Argentina.
Fantastic work once again - on the guitar *and* the video ;) Thank you! Question: The grain on the fretboard is beautiful. It almost looks like marble. Are you keeping it as bright as it is in this video? What kind of wood is it?
the fretboard is birdseye maple as are the headstock veneers - I will be oiling and clear coating only I think. I'll let the wood darken naturally over time
Gorgeous instrument! The end with the neck had me very intrigued! All the laminates and the fretboard were absolutely amazing. Where did you acquire your vacuum bag? Is that a just the typical bag you see on infomercials for clothing and blankets and what not, or is it from a luthier site? Thanks so much for this video and the helpful narration.
Hi, the bag is readily available from Roarocket - the bags are marketed towards skateboard builders but they are perfect for general woodworking too. You do not need the huge bag I have, get one more suited to a guitar body size ( assuming your only using it for guitars of course ;-) )
awesome ! one question though: before the vacuum bag don’t you get the wood wet and hot to avoid it splintering ? I’ve seen that somewhere. I think the guy was using a simple iron like what you do to do the ironing :) Also love that headstock, looks a bit like what Vik guitars do with veneers on each side, beautiful work man !
Hey! I was wondering if you are using a special type of vaccum bag. Is it like the ones we can buy for clothes? I'm looking to get that kind of tool to put carbon wrap on guitar like parker. Thanks :)
You're awesome! everything you do looks so easy :D Love all your videos, keep on the good work :) which bandsaw are you using there? i'm choosing one to buy but i don't wanna waste my money on a "too big" one or into a cheap one that will not last. Do you use that also for bookmatch guitar tops? How much resaw height does it has? Greets from Italy :)
Hi, this is the bandsaw I have - www.machineryhouse.com.au/W4224 14" would be a good size for guitars. I have the capacity to resaw that billet but I actually get it done elsewhere on a large bandsaw set up perfectly for resawing.
I understand that this is custom so there is no right or wrong, but did you undersize the body to compensate for the extra 3-4 mm or just let it be a little fatter than usual. Did you have to extend the arm contour more so that the result would be a bit closer to original strat dimensions?
I really enjoy your videos. They're incredibly informative. Only thing is, you really need a better microphone. I have to crank the volume up on all of your vids in order to be able to hear you properly. :) Thank you so much for all you do!
The two halves joining method is very interesting, simple and efficient - I'm stealing this immediately :)
I like your work I watch many luthiers on You tube and I cannot stand their attitudes of so many act like some sort of gurus and don`t impress with their work results. You are a true craftsmen and a gentleman. A pleasure to watch work and deliver a excellent result Thank you..
Also, please let us have a look at this beauty when it's done. Gorgeous.
Yeah I will for sure
That's awesome. Looks like an Aerodyne..but clearly much prettier:-) Can't wait to see it.
Absolutely LOVED The Hand Finishing video, showed what a little TLC and elbow grease can do w/ the proper wood. Thanks. Will now enjoy the above vid.
My god, that gluing technique is so genius in its simplicity... Absurd... I love this guy!
Thanks....just unsuccessfully tried using my #7 to joint two pieces of quilted maple and this was just what I needed.
I think part of the enjoyment from watching these videos is just seeing the guitar come together. Even if we are watching things you've covered before, it's cool to see the guitar appear from the raw materials.
This tutorial style video is cool too!
Just wanted to let you know that you're the reason I can build guitars now! Thanks so much for your videos! I've gotta build your scarf joint sanding jig soon! Thanks a million!!!
Nice !! Thanks :-) Build the jig, it's useful
A sincere thanks for all of your time and effort in sharing your considerable skills and experience. I really enjoyed this and your Strat build videos. Keep em coming.
Thanks Keith , glad you enjoyed it
I subscribed to your channel after seeing what you did at 12:55!! so simple yet efficient!! great work fletcher!!
It´s the concrete meaning of "build from scratch"! Pretty nice and very good knowledge transfer, again! Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Brazil.
Thanks for sharing another excellent video. Look forward to the video on the string-thru ferrules. Your series on the Strat build gave me the confidence and inspiration to leave the kits behind and build from scratch-- so much more satisfying to build exactly what you want, instead of working around someone else's ideas.
Discovered your channel last week and watched your entire playlist and bought myself a DIY kit to start out. Just wanted to say thank you for the fantastic videos. Really great work. Cheers from Germany.
Awesome !! Great way to start, good luck
Love the vacuum bag idea!!! I'll be using that one for sure.
Man, there are endless 'how to' vids on here for guitar making but yours are the best by far, at least in my book. You make it look so easy...a real pro. Thanks for sharing.
+Beargrizzly76 Thankyou, glad you enjoyed it
Hi Mr Fletcher!! So amazing!!! This one is gonna be wonderful! The neck is very interesting and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing! Cheers from Sweden!
Squaring up the board with the mdf sheet was clever. I'll have to try remember that one.
I'm thinking about capping my basswood Squier Strat. Love that bag technique. great video!
Great video. I'm looking at making a similar type of body with a laminate top and you have answered quite a few questions and helped on ways to do things without big power tools, oh and the vacuum bag is a great idea. Thanks.
Very nice work you have done. Congratulaions to you. That will be a very unique guitar...
You are an amazing builder. I enjoy learning from you.
This will be a beauty when it's done! Nice to see a video from you again. Looking forward to see some images of the end result.
That neck looks incredible, it's going to be awesome when it's finished
Wow that is going to be amazing when finished. So much detail.
Thanks for sharing this. I love watching you work!
I know this is an older video but it is still pertinent and a great instructional piece!
dude this is a great video, lots of cool tricks. awesome work my friend!
Hey man, great to see you posting again :)
Looking forward for more videos
Never thought of using vacuum before, that's brilliant. You make me miss working so much. Cancer sucks.
Fantastic idea getting the thin book matched top square using the level, genius.
Will be stealing that idea mate, had murders in the past with thin tops !!!
Awesome vid too Dave, hope you upload the finished result.
All the best.
Cheers Rufus !
Those birds in the background are soo relaxing! I would love to work in there!
Love the black veneer, maple in the scarf, and the headstock shape. I know the neck was supposed to just be an add on to the video, but it stole the show for me :) great piece !
great video! i would have really loved to see the build of the neck too, it's lovely
You are a true craftsman. Ppl like me can only admire your work and know that we are better off buying the finished product. Ha.
Nah, you'd be surprised at how easy it is. Thanks for watching !
just beautiful David!
I love how much time you have spent adding pretty bird sounds in order to elevate the whole experience :)
Wealth of knowledge you have sir! I've been taking notes
I would love to see a detailed video of the painting of a quitar, not just laquering it. Also would not mind seeing general build video's of your regular builds. Love the work your doing keep it up!
Great video, still :D amazingly simple method to join the tops halves, gonna do the same soon. Thx!
I'll say it again... You're a true artist! Great work and keep those vids coming if you have the time! :) All the best...
Wow... Getting ahead of myself, but my 4th self made guitar will definitely be a strat with a laminated top...
1. Modified Thinline Tele, 24 frets 4×2 tuners, custom inlays, custom f hole shape, single coil at neck, Humbucker at the bridge, with a potential coil splitting switch
2. Les Paul, Reclaimed wood, vinyl record (with something stronger underneath) as a pickguard, classic LP wiring and layout othewise...
3. Jazzmaster all black, active pickups (HSH), 6 position rotary switch, concentric pot (volume up tone down), a strat audio jack, Floyd Rose tremolo, Iron Age LED killswitch, the neck will be black as well, red or white side dot, no inlays (unless I come up with another custom shape) and a carbon fiber pickguard (tho not from the start... first is gonna be a generic black one with drilled hole gonna make a few attempts with a water cutting machine first and when the pickguard will match at 100%, I'll have it made following the same file as the one cutted with water...)
4. Will be a Beautiful Strat, flame mapple laminated top, beautiful burst (similar to Warmoth's custom bodies "Black Cherry Burst" finish), black pickguard, a tremolo (notnsure which one tho... Would be neat a floyd but already one planned for the jazzmaster maybe Ibanez's Edge?), 3 single coil sized humbuckers, not sure about the wiring... but black knobs, and a cream/parchment knob on the 5 way switch... 1 piece mapple neck, black trapezoid inlays...
Man I wish I was rich... I'd just order the strat from Warmoth xD but too rich for my blood... with the change rate, shipping and customs would most likely end up costing me a shit load...
ABSOLUTELY , ONE OF THE TOP GUITAR BUILDERS IN THE WORLD. THANKS FOR TEACHING UR ANCIENT SECRETS OF MASTERING THIS FINE CRAFT! IF I HAD THE MONEY I WOUID LOVE TO COME DOWN UNDER FOR TRAINING. DO U HAVE A WAITING LIST ?///? PLEASE!
One of the nicest strats I've ever seen and it's not even complete!
Yes i have, i think the lacewood is just a harder wood, because even flexing it by hand it felt much tougher. I have a cousin who wants to make a crossbow and mentioned there there is another method using high pressure air. Maybe next time ill look into that. Im still happy with the vacuum bag but it didnt provide the pressure i was hoping for. Thanks for the video though, i like how you glued your book match that was nicely done and it worked like a charm for me too, i used gorilla glue for the book match seam though..
Beautiful top I definitely want to see the finished results.
Thank you for the video sir. Beautiful work
Thankyou
Thank you, you addressed one of the things I was most worried about.
Another great video!!!
looks bloody awesome mate!
awesome work
Awesome! Just a note on the binding. In previous videos, you did binding on flat-topped guitars. I would have loved to see how you routed around the arm contour for the binding on this one.
check this out - Binding An Arm Contour
I've been through your videos like a dozen times now. lol How did I miss that one? Thanks! Great stuff as always!
I'm glad i found your video,as this is what i want to do,i've rebuilt and refreted two junk guitars,they have plywood bodies,but now play really great,they were an excersise in case i could get a decent strat or LP,one is a kay LP,i doweled the bolt on neck with 6 hardwood dowels,fitted stainless jumbo frets,fitted a cheap bigsby from china,chigsby?,reworked its mechanics,used bearings,it works great,the usual LP headstock tuning problems are there,but plays great,the strat is a kimaxe strat copy,same deal,only a floyd rose copy,again reworked and stiffened some parts,mostly due to ply not being great to rout,or much strength,fitted a proper locking nut,hendrix dive bombs 'till the strings waggle being so slack,it returns to perfect tune,also no damage to LP neck binding.
So i bought two necks from china,the uncut paddle headstocks,so i can position the tuners in line with the string grooves on the nut.
I have been looking for maple and mahogany to do what you did here,though i may have to make a two piece body and the same with the cap.
The method of vacuum clamping is just superb mate,can you tell me where you got that vac bag,it looks pretty hefty,most i see are for pork chops or laundry,i'm in the UK(SCOTLAND),but if i need to get one from the antipodes "no worries".
I want the LP tone but not the crappy headstock design,at least fender got that right.
Such a nice look,and the natural edge bind look is so nice.
I think i'll be watching how to make the neck now,after seeing what you made for this body.
Really great finish,without a finish coat yet.
But then with your name,woodwork should be in the genes,without to fine a point.
johnamptech.
Hi John, the vacuum bag comes from Roarockit. Search on google and you will find them, cheers
Brilliant video as usual...;-)
Thanks for videos you make some great guitar
wow ingenious! saw this done at usacg, nothing beats the bag!
Yeah they are handy to have around the shop !
very interesting way to clamp the 2 pieces together. ive usually used sash clamps, but I think yours is very secure
Always great vids, mate!
Thanks a lot for the instructional vid. Well done.
what a top! I want that guitar... :P
Hey David. Beautiful job. The neck is gorgeous. I was thinking that, if you notched the inside corners of the two cap pieces before you glue them together you would end up with the center being perfectly notched after gluing. You mentioned that it can be tough to find the centerline, but with this technique you could easily see it and even use a snap line to mark it.
Thanks Jamie, that's a great idea
Glad to help. Really enjoy watching you build these beautiful instruments. Do you build semi-hollow or hollow bodied guitars as well?
Great video, and techniques. Can you tell us where to get that bag and pump system?
That neck is gorgous!
Hi Fletcher! I still learning with your vídeos.. and thank you so much for the support as well... my dought is about the finish of the corners of the frets... Can You Tell me How you preffer to do It?
Please make a video about the string through:-) Wonderful video. I could watch you build necks over and over;-)
gracias por enseñarnos saludos desde Ecuador
Nice shop!! Do you build anything other than guitars? Drum sander is very expensive and usually found in cabinet shops. Would like to see the finished guitar... It is looking great!
Hello there ***** ! Your work is just marvelous mate. Impressive I must say!
I'm starting to build my own guitars... I've already assembled 4 of them. But now I'm into making them from scratch. Can I make a few questions?
1 - Can I stain the top before glueing it to the body? So I can clear coat everything together without having to mask the body to stain the top...
2 - Can I route the top just like you did using a Dremel Router Table? The cheap one you attach to the table then you attach the other tools to it, so it can route.
3 - You make make the bodys from the template using only the router? You don't use any CNC? Real skills you've got there, respect!
Thanks a lot for the video, God bless you mate.
I like the idea or thining the top at the bending location, but I'm not sure why you remove material on the "inner face" of the top. Doesn't it affect the evenness of the gluing surface? Why not removing material on the "outer face" were it would only have a little affect on the figure/look? Thanks for this great video!
Hey Fletcher. I finished my first build last month. Thanks in large part to your LP jr videos. I'm starting a strat build and want to cap it. Would the cap take a round over equal to the back round over.....or would it tear out? Thanks for documenting and posting your videos. They've been a great help to me.
Hi, I love your videos, and even for pure entertainment. Thanks. I was wondering whether you have tried this process to put a cap over the body contour side of the guitar - that is carving the body contour and then putting a cap over top of it. I'm guessing it wouldn't work due to the complex nature of that curve.
Mark Inman Hi Mark, I've never seen that done and I don't think it would work to be honest.
Nice. I wan't one of those bags.
B. E. A. Utiful. Amazing guitar
Very informative many thanks from the UK, i have some slight cupping on my 2 pieces of 1/4 maple tops i am proposing to use for my project, any tips on how to flatten without removing material?
Slight cupping should not really be an issue - It will flatten when you clamp your drop top to the body.
Many thanks
Hi, I see you used the titebond glue, was it the white or the tan kind. I was told to use the white. I had done my first build last year and had a problem with joint where the cap met the body, of course I just used wood clamps and not a vacuum bag. I really appreciate the videos just an extraordinary job.
Hi, I always use Titebond Original
So how much does a vacuum bag, like the one you used in this video, cost? I don't want to buy something inferior and get bad results. That's an amazing glue up!
fantastic video thank you!
Hi, this idea using a vacuum bag is absolutely ingenious!!! Is there a certain vacuum bag you would recommend? Also, what was the purpose of the black mesh?
Excellent videos mate. Very helpful and informative. Where do you get your Maple billets from?
Nice way to clamp.
Amazing video. Quick question...if you don't have the arm contour...Can you glue the square top to the square body blank and then route the shape?
Yes you can
Hi!
Can you please tell me the name/brand of your vacuum bag?
Really enjoy your videos! Very informative!
Hi, the brand I use is Roarockit
Thanks for sharing it, very usefull.
Your welcome :-)
Excellent Vid! Is there a certain type of vacuum bag you prefer to use? I've been wanting to try this method out for a long time but never got around to buying a bag and such.
Hi, the bag I use is from Roarocket. Does the job nicely. Get a smaller bag than mine though, its way overkill.
Awesome, Thanks for the info!
Is the vacuum bag a regular bag that people use for clothes storage or is it a special one for doing things like this? Loving the new videos.
Hi Lee, No its a proper woodworking vacuum bag. I got it from Roarocket.
Hi David. Did you use a strat template to create this guitar and just let the top flat or is it a totally different design? Thanks for uploading your work and explaining it in such detail. You make an impressive job. Regards from Argentina.
+Pablo Santomé Hi Pablo, Yes it is a Strat template
Fantastic work once again - on the guitar *and* the video ;) Thank you! Question: The grain on the fretboard is beautiful. It almost looks like marble. Are you keeping it as bright as it is in this video? What kind of wood is it?
the fretboard is birdseye maple as are the headstock veneers - I will be oiling and clear coating only I think. I'll let the wood darken naturally over time
i want that guitar.
Gorgeous instrument! The end with the neck had me very intrigued! All the laminates and the fretboard were absolutely amazing. Where did you acquire your vacuum bag? Is that a just the typical bag you see on infomercials for clothing and blankets and what not, or is it from a luthier site? Thanks so much for this video and the helpful narration.
Hi, the bag is readily available from Roarocket - the bags are marketed towards skateboard builders but they are perfect for general woodworking too. You do not need the huge bag I have, get one more suited to a guitar body size ( assuming your only using it for guitars of course ;-) )
Had an argue with a guy was saying CNCed Gibson guitars are handmade! Then I came across this video! lol
awesome ! one question though: before the vacuum bag don’t you get the wood wet and hot to avoid it splintering ? I’ve seen that somewhere. I think the guy was using a simple iron like what you do to do the ironing :)
Also love that headstock, looks a bit like what Vik guitars do with veneers on each side, beautiful work man !
Hi, Nice video!! Please, what is the kind of web inside the vacuum pump over the guitar top? Did you get it togheter with the Roarockit vacuum system?
Henry Canteri It's so you dont block the airflow so you can get an better vacuum
Hey! I was wondering if you are using a special type of vaccum bag. Is it like the ones we can buy for clothes? I'm looking to get that kind of tool to put carbon wrap on guitar like parker. Thanks :)
Hi David, Its a Roarockit bag generally used for skateboard veneering. Check out their range, plenty of sizes to choose from
very informative video, thank you.
warren buitandag Your welcome Warren
You're awesome! everything you do looks so easy :D Love all your videos, keep on the good work :) which bandsaw are you using there? i'm choosing one to buy but i don't wanna waste my money on a "too big" one or into a cheap one that will not last. Do you use that also for bookmatch guitar tops? How much resaw height does it has? Greets from Italy :)
Hi, this is the bandsaw I have - www.machineryhouse.com.au/W4224
14" would be a good size for guitars. I have the capacity to resaw that billet but I actually get it done elsewhere on a large bandsaw set up perfectly for resawing.
I understand that this is custom so there is no right or wrong, but did you undersize the body to compensate for the extra 3-4 mm or just let it be a little fatter than usual. Did you have to extend the arm contour more so that the result would be a bit closer to original strat dimensions?
I'm your 1k like man!!!
Thank you!
Do u have a video on how u route the binding channel on a sloped body like this?
@11:10 now THAT's clever.
Crn Dffy
13:00. I’m amazed.
I really enjoy your videos. They're incredibly informative. Only thing is, you really need a better microphone. I have to crank the volume up on all of your vids in order to be able to hear you properly. :) Thank you so much for all you do!
Yeah I agree. I have now got a lapel mic which is a HUGE improvement