I'm from a small, low income community in Appalachia and I'm moving back to teach guitar in an after school program at no cost to the students or their families. These tools and resources would help me keep my students instruments in good playing condition.
I’ve been teaching music at my counties Arts Council for 8 years now. The last year I’ve been in charge of keeping up all of the loaner stringed instruments. I’ve also been buying used stringed instruments that need repair and giving them away to our students when they’re ready. I could really use all of these items, not just for me, but to show my students how to maintain their own instruments. So if possible I’d love to enter for a chance to win this giveaway! Thank you for the awesome videos and information you give to all of us watchers!
I too will forfeit my entry to increase your chances of winning. I think this is a no-brainer... The tools should be presented to Michael to teach his class...
Guys!!! Thanks a TON for the kind words. I can co-sign on the Fret Guru tools. Bernie is a top notch guy. I've been using his files for years. The Stew Mac books on setups are gold as well.
Player of 5 years here, A little bit about me: I'm 18, from california, and the owner of 10+ different stringed instruments from 12 strings to a 1950s lap steel. I've been learning and acquiring all the measuring equipment and cleaning products necessary when setting up my guitars or sometimes other peoples guitars. That Dan Erlewine book would keep me enthralled for many many hours. that neck rest would also make restringing my guitars a breeze to do. I discovered your channel after youtube recommended that I watch you PRS deep dive video. From the first minute, I was hooked and subbed instantly. I hope my comment gets picked, it would make my year as a player and as a tinkerer of my axes. Thank you and have a great holiday season guys!
I’m a 65 year old Professor nearing retirement and I am starting to build up my guitar tools for setting up a guitar as a hobby after retirement. Would love to own these. Thanks Bryan
I discovered your channel a couple of months ago---and have been fascinated watching you work on your guitars. The list of items you've included here are priceless for an old guitarist like myself--so let me thank you for going over them. Of course, I'd be delighted to receive these tools, whether I win them from you or buy them little by little on my own.
Aloha from Las Vegas! Stumbled across your channel...enjoy your candid approach to literally opening up the world of luthier and the skill and commitment to craftsmanship it takes. Years ago I started acquiring what people considered broken or throwaway instruments (guitars, ukuleles, mandolins). I'd clean up what I could, file this, glue that, play them awhile and then give away the gift of music to someone that showed interest. Always loved working with wood but raising 6 kids never really had the time to develop the skills or dedicate the time to it. Fast forward, last child finished education and moved on and now as a part time substitute teacher I find I have the time! The timing of your channel is perfect for this old guy learning new tricks. Thanks
I'll be 70 my birthday a veteran and I just started working on guitars a few months ago I set my own up and sitting a few friends up and doing a pretty good job cuz I've been watching a lot of different luthiers but I don't have any of them wonderful tools you're showing would appreciate it God bless America
I started with the guitar player repair guide 2nd edition years ago and never looked back. I’ve been modding and repairing for over 17 years and that book was a godsend! Now I’m building my first scratch build solid body electric. I’ve even made my own fret end beveling file, neck rest, and other simple jigs. I own the fret guru crowning file 2.0 and it has been good to me but it’s definitely not a diamond file but for the money it’s absolutely worth it. I’ve re-crowned 40 guitars with it and it’s still holding up after a year of use! If your list would go to 11, I’d suggest the StewMac fret dressing file cause you’re gonna need that to really get those frets smooth on the edges without marring the fingerboard and it’s also under $50. Love the channel and keep up your amazing inlay work!
stopped playing 15 years ago after losing some left hand digits to a table saw. Your videos have inspired me to start repairing, and hopefully eventually building guitars. I remember how much my old tech meant to me, and would like to get back in touch with my musician friends.
Thanks for running your channel. I really appreciate the content! I have been passionate about guitar building since high school but after a failed apprenticeship and depression, I decided to change and focus on a sales job to eventually earn enough money to do this as a hobby and then hopefully that takes over. Due to getting cancer and many failed startup attempts I've recently just quit my sales job and I'm officially giving this a crack. I'm 29 now and don't have a workshop and therefore have been using the local community workshop. I have a small bench in my garage that I'm currently using to practice on a guitar restoration and I would love these tools. They will definitely help me finish my current project and kickstart this new endeavor. I really appreciate you consideration! Thanks so much, Ben
My husband loves guitars…actually just about any music instruments. He introduced himself to a luthier in town and is now learning from him. Winning tools to use of his own would be awesome.
Im half way through building a Bass guitar and i ts been over a year because i have to keep saving for tools i didnt know i needed. i only just found your chanel yesterday and im devouring your videos as fast as i can. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Seen the add for the contest …. So here it goes ….I’ve been wanting to build my own guitar from scratch for at least 2/3rds of my life woodworking and mechanical work is a hobby of mine as well as my fathers who recently started learning how to play bass he is a disabled gulf war veteran and my dream is to build a solid body electric bass and solid body 6 string electric guitar with him and to play together 3 years ago learned how hard it is to raise children as a disabled parent after I broke my back in a car accident 4 months before my daughter was born and now As life has come full circle I think building guitars together is an awesome way for us to bond and leave a little bit of each of us for future generations in our family to learn and play music with
HI guys, I may be starting a little late at 77, but I am interested in learning to fix my own guitars, I have been watching this channel, and almost every one I can find on lutherie and guitar repair for some time now, winning this collection would really help me take the next step. Thanks, Tim Tenold
I enjoyed this video. I am getting into repairing my own guitars. I have four that need repair and am just starting this journey. I appreciate all the information you have provided.
Hey! I’m not sure if I “deserve” the tools or not, but I am an aspiring builder. It’s the only thing that I get really excited about. I’ve built a handful of parts-casters, and I’ve refretted a couple guitars with modified/handmade tools. I’ve started a build of an electric guitar. Additionally, we just bought a house, we move in at the end of the month, and for the first time in my adult life, I will have a workshop. So, I need tools to put in it. Thanks guys for all you do.
I used ironing board for all of my repair work on my guitars. It is padded so you don't scratch the instrument and you can easily adjust the height of the board, not to mention you can fold it when you dont need it. PS: I am interested af in the giveaway! haha
Korky , you beat me to it. I've thought about the ironing board set up for quite a while, but haven't tried it yet. I'm glad it works for you & I know I'll try it. I'm retired & on s.s, & have to watch my pennies. I have at least 10 guitars that need repairs & a few are basket cases I got for free! I'm like you - these tools would be wonderful to have. I fix them up for people who can't afford one. Great minds think alike!
I need that. 🙂 I am working on my first guitar. Just closed up the body and started on the neck. I have enjoyed your videos. They have taught me well. Thank you.
I am a hack luthier but read, watch, and learn everything I can about the craft. Give the tools to someone else. I have most of them and no need to try and double-dip. Your vids mean more to me in my case. I will be getting the cork neck cradle. Looks versatile and handy to move with the guitar if you need to turn it around.
So I just bought a Taylor Academy 12 because of your video. I love the honesty and transparency of your channel. Such a great intro into these tools and the possibilities!
You’re so right about cheap crappy tools on Amazon. A few weeks back I ordered a jewellers saw for about $5. Within 5 mins the frame was bent, it barely cut and was impossible to cut curves. It went straight in the bin. Interestingly I bought another for about $15 including 10 blades that works perfectly. So sometimes it’s not even a huge difference in price.
I have been making it work with the most impractical tools for 10 plus years, mainly on my guitars and friends. So having proper tools, frees up my funds to save up for the more expensive tools. I am just starting to build guitars for others, plus considering opening up a shop to repair guitars for others.
First, i commend you guys for your efforts to make vids both informative and entertaining however how long it is. Secondly, i appreciate your honest, fair, and creative style. Thirdly, im giving myself a longshot for the chance to have those quality tools to set up my guitars for a start. Ive been disappointed and wasting money buying online for junk tools. Hope those tools will help me find the endless joy for guitars. Tnx guys.
I have a Jose Ramirez my teacher Juan Serrano Bought me in Spain in 1987. The day I got it, an accident happened and the Top was damaged. Some one was going to repair it but backed out of it (Probably because he realized what it was and was way over his head) but he had already taken the Top off. The guitars Back and sides and neck are in perfect condition and has been sitting in my closet for over 30 years. Will you guys fix it? It has been calling to me and I need it back in my Life. My name is Darren Owsley and live in Visalia California You guys do such good work I know you could do the quality work this guitar requires Thank You so much I really enjoy listening to you talk about your craft
I really enjoyed your video on the 10 tools. I have been teaching guitar for 30 years and have maintained my instruments for my entire career. Recently I began fixing guitars for students, friends and walk ins off the street.. I would love to be considered for your give away. Keep up the good work I'll be watching.
I stumbled across this channel about a month ago. I cant tell you how informative/entertaining it is. its refreshing to see "real" people putting out "real" content. P.S. id like to own dat kit...... Cheers.
I've had to give up playing guitar due to a massive surgery, so I've dived deep into fixing and building them, I built my first kit jazzmaster recently, and these would deifnitely help. Thanks for all the info!
I’ve been playing guitar for about a year to get closer with my dad, and it’s my dream to build him a beautiful guitar someday, so this start would be much appreciated
Having these tools would greatly help me moving forward with my guitar assembly. I have been sending my guitars to a local repair shop. Having this set of tools would be a great help.
Thanks for the video, I'm in. If anyone wants to bend sides on the cheap, I made a pretty cheap bending iron from Amazon stuff. A 150w halogen bulb, a high temp ceramic bulb base, an aluminum pipe, and a vice to put it all in is all you need (some fiberglass insulation is nice to hold the base in place). I did decide later to purchase a real one from StewMac, but it worked and I bent sapele ukulele sides on it with a really tight waist. I only broke one side on my first go, glad I made an extra set when I was milling the wood.
I’m an 18 year old who would love to get this! I’d love to get in to guitar building but haven’t had the extra crash. Thanks for everything you guys do
Hey guys. Love the channel and have learned so much. I am going to coming up on a 3 week hotel quarantine when I return to Hong Kong from my sisters wedding back in the states and I am planning on building an electric guitar kit while serving my sentence so to speak. These would make the process that much better.
I’ve been getting into guitar building and repair the past few years with just a few tools. Had our daughter in June and I’ll just say funds are much more responsibly spent elsewhere now lol, so these tools would help keep my progress going!
I just started building a ukulele from stewmac a couple of days ago. Building and repairing is something that I want to do long term. This list just gave me a head start. While it would be great to 'get' them for free, I'll definitely pick them up myself.
Hey Chris, I love your show! I wouldn’t normally be interested 🤦♀️ however, I started watching with my husband and became interested myself. He is an accomplished guitarist, and (with me on keys) we play and sing for different events, mainly focusing on church groups. I appreciate the light-hearted way you conduct your show, and the friendly banter between you & Matt! Laughter is such good medicine! My husband is retiring at the end of this year, and he’s looking for a hobby. He generally fixes his own guitar issues (he has “MacGyver” skills…..are you old enough to remember him 🤷♀️) So, if I should be chosen to receive all of those cool tools, and especially the books, I will give them to my husband and he will be elated!! You guys keep doing what you’re doing because you’re knocking it out of the park!
I’ve been learning a lot from TH-cam videos since lockdown started, so finding you guys has been a Godsend. I’ve picked some stuff from StewMac but have a way to go. I’ve been working on some cheap guitars but finally got the nerve to tackle my Les Paul’s frets. They came out good. I was surprised and felt pretty proud that I did screw it up. I love hearing and experts opinion. Looking forward to watching more of your videos
I'm 18 and I'm a guitar builder! I finished my first guitar in January. However, I don't have many tools and used most of my dad's tools and improvised stuff. This would be a huge help
I just finished my first electric guitar build and the one thing I couldn’t do is a proper setup as I don’t have the tools. I’m about to start my second and third tele builds and could definitely use these! Thanks for the great content.
Man, this is great. I've been searching for affordable quality "entry level" tools for months. I had to flatten the edges of the fret rocker I got which made me a little leery of "affordable" tools.
Super timely video for me. I’ve decided to start repairing more stuff during 2022 and hopefully building an acoustic during 2023. Thanks for the list and put me in the drawing!
I was literally online for about 2 hours looking for neck cradle and actually about 6 things you showed, earlier today. I use a credit card for a fret rocker, and a couch pillow for my cradle. It’s crazy how expensive some of these items are, that because it says “For Guitar,” price are 2-3x what it would be otherwise. I’ve just started my journey into working on my own guitars, and I have a new respect for what you do! I’ve been leveling and crowning frets for 2 days! I’m going to attempt filing my nut tonight. I would Love a real crowning file! Used cheap diamond jewelry files, and it’s rough. Luckily I used my cheap $150 guitar to try this and definitely need a crowning file! It needs to be recrowned before I string it up! Love the Channel! You are Amazing to watch and Unbelievably talented, with Beautiful Guitars! Can’t afford your acoustics, but the tele you made is on my list! Just awesome!
Hey , count me in. Been working on guitars as long as I've worked on my Schwinn stingrays. Can always use store bought stuff. Pretty much self taught been making tools like these and and of course they are never quite good as I would like.!! Never too old to learn!!
I use the tuning peg attachment on my "power screw driver" (power screwdriver from Harbor Freight for under $20) which does not have a lot of speed / power so I do not worry about tightening strings too fast or too much. These tools would be very helpful to me. I've learned much, developed confidence and skills watching your videos! I recently acquired a trashed acoustic guitar to "practice" such things as replacing frets and crowning. These tools would be a great benefit to me!
I should win because earlier in the year we received the call for my 13 year old (12 at the time) to go in for his life saving kidney transplant. I already woodwork and he enjoys working I my old shop from time to time. Pretty clear winner
I totally agree when your starting out it’s hard to find tools to get the job done that aren’t junk. Also not trying to plug stew Mac but if your a member you can get the books a lot cheaper just throwing that one out there. Great videos as always hope you guys had a great holiday and 2022 is better than 2021!
I made my first acoustic guitar and, boy, did I learn a lot about how much I don't know about guitars. The fret board set up tools would be useful, 'cause I'm going to get rid of my first neck and try to make one that is playable. I really enjoy your channel. Thanks.
Just a tip, I'm too cheap to buy the fret rocker, so I use the blunt edge of an olfa blade with the sharp edge taped off. Deadly straight, and if you misplace it, no biggie. Cheers from Vancouver
After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s I had to retire from sports broadcasting. I’ve been watching your channel and am very interested in trying guitar repair. Living here in Kentucky, there are many bluegrass pickers who are friends of mine. I’d like to help those folk out.
I have setup and repaired several guitars (my own and friends/family). I literally only have a 6" ruler and radius gauges as my guitar tools. Rolled up towels make great neck supports. I have allen keys, wire cutters, glues, polishes, sandpaper, and other basic tools to get the job done, but a lot of the stuff you have here would get me more into fretwork...maybe my next venture.
I’d love this kit! I’m just now getting into guitar building waiting on my first wood delivery to start building the neck, watching you guys has been fantastic, thanks for all you share with us.
As the poorest (qualitatively) musician in Sunbury county NB Canada, this was very helpful and interesting. My 40 year old Daion (Japanese Martin copy) could use the benefit of all those cool tools. Thanks gentlemen, this was great.
Hi Chris and Matt! Great video as always! My 17 year old son has been playing guitar for about a year now and wants to do woodworking for a career once he finishes high school. He always is talking about how fun it would be to learn to build guitars. I would love to give this kit to him for Christmas!
Hey im christian from Germany and I'm close to finish my first guitar! I love the string tool and hope my neck will not mess up in the end . Good work how you both explain to bould your own guitar.
Inspired by your videos I fixed a friends guitar the other day. Having watched your set up video I'm thinking about servicing my factory built Martin. Keep up the good work.
Hi Guys Im a 73 year old and love your channel, I have a workshop and I have been trying to find something to do in my shop ,I tired of building birdhouses its like a Hitchcock move in here for the birds movie..Im a guitar player and decided from watching your video to start learning more about repairing Guitars Thanks for the inspiration . I will invest on buying the things i need to get started from Stewmac. ,,,,
I really enjoyed this video. I've got a couple of items my wife can get me for Christmas. I also have a young son-in-law who wants to start working on and building guitars. I'd love him to get the tools to encourage him to start. Thanks.
Rather than some obscure company, for a tiny bit more you could support a fellow luthier and get the Crimson Guitars neck support. Their fret rocker is really nice too, and cheaper (in the UK at least), although it doesn't have the action gauge. I bought their luthier's starter toolkit years ago and am a very satisfied customer - I've nothing to gain from plugging them. Even if you don't buy from them, their website is a useful resource for seeing what tools you might find useful. Chris, I've not gone through all your videos, so apologies if you've already covered this. For those on a small budget, tools you can make yourself can be really helpful, so how about a feature on luthiers' tools you can make yourself? Things like neck support, spool clamps, spreaders (i.e. for the acoustic's waist), go-bar deck, radius dishes. etc. If you have a mechanical mind, these may seem obvious, but from the comments I've seen, not everyone can envision how they are made, especially something like a radius dish (which is surprisingly easy, but not at all obvious). As these are $140 each at StewMac, making your own for the price of a bit of MDF and a bit of wood to make a jig is quite a saving. Nice AvE reference - you should do a video on how to focus a camera for him.
Thanks for offering this. Trying to learn repair using tools that probably aren't ideal. This would get me headed in the right direction. Thanks for the videos. I try and let all the ads play (sorry, not the hour long ones though).
I’ve been acquiring the tools I need to ultimately be able to build guitars, but I’m also broke so that’s been going at a glacial pace. Getting these tools would be a huge help, and it would mean a lot to me.
Great video review of some really good quality tools. I'd love to have all those things. My grandfather not only repaired but built guitars but I was to young and never got the chance to be a part of all that before he was gone. I can't even play as of yet but I've finally got a nice acoustic and and electric to start on. And kinda in honor of him and just how I am the way they are would no doubt be fine but that's not me. Got a steinberger spirit and nothing in it is going to be factory but the bridge and the neck. About got it all buttoned back up. Kill switch, 5 way super switch, tone control for each pup and one volume. Added a switchable treble bleed in there too. I think it'll make up for its small size now. It's got lace Matt Pike dirty heshers and a lace single coil size humbucker in it now. Yeah I could put all that stuff to good use fellas. Plan on doing the same in a way to my electric acoustic later on. I don't go with the flow and why just settle for good when you can make something so much better with a little tlc.
Id love that book! (And the rest of the stuff as well) knowing what to do is worth more than having all the tools you desire. Built a guitar from scratch with next to no guitar tools.
What an awesome set of tools for guitars. I have 7 guitars that each need a bit of work to play right. So many of these are things I never would've even imagined existed. I'd love to have each one of these items, especially the books, above all.
"hey I want that stuff" I'm just getting into guitar repair. I've purchased a few different chineesium kits off of amazon, and I ended up having to smooth the sharp edges off of everything, but ultimately, I found that most of it was just not functional. Thanks for going through some products that are cheap, but actually work.
I LIKE THESE GUYS, ALWAYS HAPPY, THE GUY ON THE RIGHT, IS ON FAST FORWARD, TALK ABOUT HYPER ACTIVE, WOWWWWW, I ALMOST HAD TO PUT THE VIDEO ON SLO=MO....LIKE THAT OLD MICRO MACHINE COMMERCIAL FROM THE 80S'
I especially enjoyed your video on tonewoods and have recently started working on guitars and other stringed instruments..this would be a great addition to the meager and generally crappy tools I've been working with. Thanks.
I'm a year late to watching your video but I've learned a lot tonight and "I want that." Thanks for the nice educational videos, long time guitar player finally getting into repair/building.
Have been thinking about building my own guitar…have been inspired by my dad who has been building violins for a few years. Would love to start with some good tools. Love the videos…have learned a lot!
I would love to get these tools. I’m in high school and am playing small gigs with my band rn. I don’t have a lot of money to spend on tools so these tools would help me a lot.
I would like all of that cool stuff. I have been making electric guitars for a few years for myself & my kids. These tools would be wonderful to get all the next guitars made better.
Great video! I’ve been dabbling with setup and fret sprout work for some 30 years, using minimalist tools and I have wanted to invest in some specific tools to do the job properly. Thanks for doing this video.
What a neat offer, please count me in. Preparing to start building , so repairing will be a necessary evil. Made a set of 40 spool clamps and a guitar board modeled after the one StewMac sells with their vise. Trying to get as many ducks in a row as possible before taking a class. Just found your video on neck adjustments with the CNC model you made, very helpful. The tests you put guitars thru are well thought out, but sometimes painful to watch. Would hate to do it to one of my guitars but I understand the need to test them. Keep up the good work. I've learned a lot. Thanks
Hey I want these tools! I’m just getting into the luthier life started this past summer. My daughter and I built a telecaster together and have started some quite extensive modifications on a squier bullet strat. These tools would definitely help me in this new venture! BTW great video guys!!!
These tools would be a great help. I convert my old harmonys to x brace, also, reset, refret, reprofile and refinish the necks. They're like modern day playing guitars when they're done, but with the vintage mojo. great projects
I'm currently trying to collect the tools needed for my first build. This video helps. It would be great to win. Thanks for all you do!
Congrats, Roger! You've been randomly selected to win. Shoot us an email at driftwoodguitarco@gmail.com so we can get your shipping details. Thanks!
Congratulations, Roger!!!!
@@DriftwoodGuitars don't you have set of clamps that are lowes branded name clamps lol just playing
I'm from a small, low income community in Appalachia and I'm moving back to teach guitar in an after school program at no cost to the students or their families. These tools and resources would help me keep my students instruments in good playing condition.
You're doing the lords work. ❤
I hope your program is doing well!
I’ve been teaching music at my counties Arts Council for 8 years now. The last year I’ve been in charge of keeping up all of the loaner stringed instruments. I’ve also been buying used stringed instruments that need repair and giving them away to our students when they’re ready. I could really use all of these items, not just for me, but to show my students how to maintain their own instruments. So if possible I’d love to enter for a chance to win this giveaway! Thank you for the awesome videos and information you give to all of us watchers!
I Will forfeit my entry in the giveaway to increase your chanses of winning.
@@fredrikhuhne474 thank you
I too will forfeit my entry to increase your chances of winning. I think this is a no-brainer... The tools should be presented to Michael to teach his class...
@@richmoeller7715 thank you 🙏🏻
I forfeit my entry for you as well!! Good luck!!
Guys!!! Thanks a TON for the kind words. I can co-sign on the Fret Guru tools. Bernie is a top notch guy. I've been using his files for years. The Stew Mac books on setups are gold as well.
We appreciate you guys always being so supportive!
Hell yeah man! Gotta support the team!
Player of 5 years here,
A little bit about me: I'm 18, from california, and the owner of 10+ different stringed instruments from 12 strings to a 1950s lap steel.
I've been learning and acquiring all the measuring equipment and cleaning products necessary when setting up my guitars or sometimes other peoples guitars. That Dan Erlewine book would keep me enthralled for many many hours. that neck rest would also make restringing my guitars a breeze to do.
I discovered your channel after youtube recommended that I watch you PRS deep dive video. From the first minute, I was hooked and subbed instantly.
I hope my comment gets picked, it would make my year as a player and as a tinkerer of my axes.
Thank you and have a great holiday season guys!
I’m a 65 year old Professor nearing retirement and I am starting to build up my guitar tools for setting up a guitar as a hobby after retirement. Would love to own these. Thanks Bryan
I discovered your channel a couple of months ago---and have been fascinated watching you work on your guitars. The list of items you've included here are priceless for an old guitarist like myself--so let me thank you for going over them. Of course, I'd be delighted to receive these tools, whether I win them from you or buy them little by little on my own.
Aloha from Las Vegas! Stumbled across your channel...enjoy your candid approach to literally opening up the world of luthier and the skill and commitment to craftsmanship it takes. Years ago I started acquiring what people considered broken or throwaway instruments (guitars, ukuleles, mandolins). I'd clean up what I could, file this, glue that, play them awhile and then give away the gift of music to someone that showed interest. Always loved working with wood but raising 6 kids never really had the time to develop the skills or dedicate the time to it. Fast forward, last child finished education and moved on and now as a part time substitute teacher I find I have the time! The timing of your channel is perfect for this old guy learning new tricks. Thanks
Just added stuff to my "Christmas Wish List" on Amazon. Thanks from the best mediocre rhythm guitarist in Parker County, Texas!
I'll be 70 my birthday a veteran and I just started working on guitars a few months ago I set my own up and sitting a few friends up and doing a pretty good job cuz I've been watching a lot of different luthiers but I don't have any of them wonderful tools you're showing would appreciate it God bless America
I started with the guitar player repair guide 2nd edition years ago and never looked back. I’ve been modding and repairing for over 17 years and that book was a godsend! Now I’m building my first scratch build solid body electric. I’ve even made my own fret end beveling file, neck rest, and other simple jigs. I own the fret guru crowning file 2.0 and it has been good to me but it’s definitely not a diamond file but for the money it’s absolutely worth it. I’ve re-crowned 40 guitars with it and it’s still holding up after a year of use! If your list would go to 11, I’d suggest the StewMac fret dressing file cause you’re gonna need that to really get those frets smooth on the edges without marring the fingerboard and it’s also under $50.
Love the channel and keep up your amazing inlay work!
stopped playing 15 years ago after losing some left hand digits to a table saw. Your videos have inspired me to start repairing, and hopefully eventually building guitars. I remember how much my old tech meant to me, and would like to get back in touch with my musician friends.
Thanks for running your channel. I really appreciate the content! I have been passionate about guitar building since high school but after a failed apprenticeship and depression, I decided to change and focus on a sales job to eventually earn enough money to do this as a hobby and then hopefully that takes over. Due to getting cancer and many failed startup attempts I've recently just quit my sales job and I'm officially giving this a crack.
I'm 29 now and don't have a workshop and therefore have been using the local community workshop.
I have a small bench in my garage that I'm currently using to practice on a guitar restoration and I would love these tools. They will definitely help me finish my current project and kickstart this new endeavor.
I really appreciate you consideration!
Thanks so much,
Ben
My husband loves guitars…actually just about any music instruments. He introduced himself to a luthier in town and is now learning from him. Winning tools to use of his own would be awesome.
Im half way through building a Bass guitar and i ts been over a year because i have to keep saving for tools i didnt know i needed. i only just found your chanel yesterday and im devouring your videos as fast as i can. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Seen the add for the contest …. So here it goes ….I’ve been wanting to build my own guitar from scratch for at least 2/3rds of my life woodworking and mechanical work is a hobby of mine as well as my fathers who recently started learning how to play bass he is a disabled gulf war veteran and my dream is to build a solid body electric bass and solid body 6 string electric guitar with him and to play together 3 years ago learned how hard it is to raise children as a disabled parent after I broke my back in a car accident 4 months before my daughter was born and now As life has come full circle I think building guitars together is an awesome way for us to bond and leave a little bit of each of us for future generations in our family to learn and play music with
HI guys, I may be starting a little late at 77, but I am interested in learning to fix my own guitars, I have been watching this channel, and almost every one I can find on lutherie and guitar repair for some time now, winning this collection would really help me take the next step. Thanks, Tim Tenold
Have been doing setups and repairs for over 40 years. Can't recommend the Fret Guru stuff enough. Bernie's the best.
I enjoyed this video. I am getting into repairing my own guitars. I have four that need repair and am just starting this journey. I appreciate all the information you have provided.
Hey! I’m not sure if I “deserve” the tools or not, but I am an aspiring builder. It’s the only thing that I get really excited about. I’ve built a handful of parts-casters, and I’ve refretted a couple guitars with modified/handmade tools. I’ve started a build of an electric guitar. Additionally, we just bought a house, we move in at the end of the month, and for the first time in my adult life, I will have a workshop. So, I need tools to put in it. Thanks guys for all you do.
I used ironing board for all of my repair work on my guitars. It is padded so you don't scratch the instrument and you can easily adjust the height of the board, not to mention you can fold it when you dont need it. PS: I am interested af in the giveaway! haha
Korky , you beat me to it. I've thought about the ironing board set up for quite a while, but haven't tried it yet. I'm glad it works for you & I know I'll try it. I'm retired & on s.s, & have to watch my pennies. I have at least 10 guitars that need repairs & a few are basket cases I got for free! I'm like you - these tools would be wonderful to have. I fix them up for people who can't afford one. Great minds think alike!
I need that. 🙂 I am working on my first guitar. Just closed up the body and started on the neck. I have enjoyed your videos. They have taught me well. Thank you.
I am a hack luthier but read, watch, and learn everything I can about the craft. Give the tools to someone else. I have most of them and no need to try and double-dip. Your vids mean more to me in my case. I will be getting the cork neck cradle. Looks versatile and handy to move with the guitar if you need to turn it around.
So I just bought a Taylor Academy 12 because of your video. I love the honesty and transparency of your channel. Such a great intro into these tools and the possibilities!
You’re so right about cheap crappy tools on Amazon. A few weeks back I ordered a jewellers saw for about $5. Within 5 mins the frame was bent, it barely cut and was impossible to cut curves. It went straight in the bin. Interestingly I bought another for about $15 including 10 blades that works perfectly. So sometimes it’s not even a huge difference in price.
I have been making it work with the most impractical tools for 10 plus years, mainly on my guitars and friends. So having proper tools, frees up my funds to save up for the more expensive tools. I am just starting to build guitars for others, plus considering opening up a shop to repair guitars for others.
First, i commend you guys for your efforts to make vids both informative and entertaining however how long it is. Secondly, i appreciate your honest, fair, and creative style. Thirdly, im giving myself a longshot for the chance to have those quality tools to set up my guitars for a start. Ive been disappointed and wasting money buying online for junk tools. Hope those tools will help me find the endless joy for guitars. Tnx guys.
Finally something for someone who wants to learn about guitar repair. Thank you
I have a Jose Ramirez my teacher Juan Serrano Bought me in Spain in 1987. The day I got it, an accident happened and the Top was damaged. Some one was going to repair it but backed out of it (Probably because he realized what it was and was way over his head) but he had already taken the Top off. The guitars Back and sides and neck are in perfect condition and has been sitting in my closet for over 30 years. Will you guys fix it? It has been calling to me and I need it back in my Life. My name is Darren Owsley and live in Visalia California You guys do such good work I know you could do the quality work this guitar requires Thank You so much I really enjoy listening to you talk about your craft
I really enjoyed your video on the 10 tools. I have been teaching guitar for 30 years and have maintained my instruments for my entire career. Recently I began fixing guitars for students, friends and walk ins off the street.. I would love to be considered for your give away. Keep up the good work I'll be watching.
I stumbled across this channel about a month ago. I cant tell you how informative/entertaining it is. its refreshing to see "real" people putting out "real" content. P.S. id like to own dat kit...... Cheers.
I've had to give up playing guitar due to a massive surgery, so I've dived deep into fixing and building them, I built my first kit jazzmaster recently, and these would deifnitely help. Thanks for all the info!
I got my neck craddle and matt from music nomad its a great craddle at a good price the 2 came together a a savings
I’ve been playing guitar for about a year to get closer with my dad, and it’s my dream to build him a beautiful guitar someday, so this start would be much appreciated
Having these tools would greatly help me moving forward with my guitar assembly. I have been sending my guitars to a local repair shop. Having this set of tools would be a great help.
Thanks for the video, I'm in. If anyone wants to bend sides on the cheap, I made a pretty cheap bending iron from Amazon stuff. A 150w halogen bulb, a high temp ceramic bulb base, an aluminum pipe, and a vice to put it all in is all you need (some fiberglass insulation is nice to hold the base in place). I did decide later to purchase a real one from StewMac, but it worked and I bent sapele ukulele sides on it with a really tight waist. I only broke one side on my first go, glad I made an extra set when I was milling the wood.
I’m an 18 year old who would love to get this! I’d love to get in to guitar building but haven’t had the extra crash. Thanks for everything you guys do
Hey guys. Love the channel and have learned so much. I am going to coming up on a 3 week hotel quarantine when I return to Hong Kong from my sisters wedding back in the states and I am planning on building an electric guitar kit while serving my sentence so to speak. These would make the process that much better.
I’ve been getting into guitar building and repair the past few years with just a few tools. Had our daughter in June and I’ll just say funds are much more responsibly spent elsewhere now lol, so these tools would help keep my progress going!
I just started building a ukulele from stewmac a couple of days ago. Building and repairing is something that I want to do long term. This list just gave me a head start. While it would be great to 'get' them for free, I'll definitely pick them up myself.
Hey Chris, I love your show!
I wouldn’t normally be interested 🤦♀️ however, I started watching with my husband and became interested myself. He is an accomplished guitarist, and (with me on keys) we play and sing for different events, mainly focusing on church groups.
I appreciate the light-hearted way you conduct your show, and the friendly banter between you & Matt! Laughter is such good medicine!
My husband is retiring at the end of this year, and he’s looking for a hobby. He generally fixes his own guitar issues (he has “MacGyver” skills…..are you old enough to remember him 🤷♀️) So, if I should be chosen to receive all of those cool tools, and especially the books, I will give them to my husband and he will be elated!!
You guys keep doing what you’re doing because you’re knocking it out of the park!
I’ve been learning a lot from TH-cam videos since lockdown started, so finding you guys has been a Godsend. I’ve picked some stuff from StewMac but have a way to go. I’ve been working on some cheap guitars but finally got the nerve to tackle my Les Paul’s frets. They came out good. I was surprised and felt pretty proud that I did screw it up. I love hearing and experts opinion. Looking forward to watching more of your videos
I'm 18 and I'm a guitar builder! I finished my first guitar in January. However, I don't have many tools and used most of my dad's tools and improvised stuff. This would be a huge help
I just finished my first electric guitar build and the one thing I couldn’t do is a proper setup as I don’t have the tools. I’m about to start my second and third tele builds and could definitely use these! Thanks for the great content.
Man, this is great. I've been searching for affordable quality "entry level" tools for months. I had to flatten the edges of the fret rocker I got which made me a little leery of "affordable" tools.
Super timely video for me. I’ve decided to start repairing more stuff during 2022 and hopefully building an acoustic during 2023. Thanks for the list and put me in the drawing!
I was literally online for about 2 hours looking for neck cradle and actually about 6 things you showed, earlier today. I use a credit card for a fret rocker, and a couch pillow for my cradle. It’s crazy how expensive some of these items are, that because it says “For Guitar,” price are 2-3x what it would be otherwise. I’ve just started my journey into working on my own guitars, and I have a new respect for what you do! I’ve been leveling and crowning frets for 2 days! I’m going to attempt filing my nut tonight. I would Love a real crowning file! Used cheap diamond jewelry files, and it’s rough. Luckily I used my cheap $150 guitar to try this and definitely need a crowning file! It needs to be recrowned before I string it up! Love the Channel! You are Amazing to watch and Unbelievably talented, with Beautiful Guitars! Can’t afford your acoustics, but the tele you made is on my list! Just awesome!
Hey , count me in. Been working on guitars as long as I've worked on my Schwinn stingrays. Can always use store bought stuff. Pretty much self taught been making tools like these and and of course they are never quite good as I would like.!! Never too old to learn!!
Hey I want that stuff! Keep up the great work guys!
I use the tuning peg attachment on my "power screw driver" (power screwdriver from Harbor Freight for under $20) which does not have a lot of speed / power so I do not worry about tightening strings too fast or too much. These tools would be very helpful to me. I've learned much, developed confidence and skills watching your videos! I recently acquired a trashed acoustic guitar to "practice" such things as replacing frets and crowning. These tools would be a great benefit to me!
Brace jacks. Total Awesomeness. That’ll help out on my Favilla restoration.
I should win because earlier in the year we received the call for my 13 year old (12 at the time) to go in for his life saving kidney transplant. I already woodwork and he enjoys working I my old shop from time to time. Pretty clear winner
I totally agree when your starting out it’s hard to find tools to get the job done that aren’t junk. Also not trying to plug stew Mac but if your a member you can get the books a lot cheaper just throwing that one out there. Great videos as always hope you guys had a great holiday and 2022 is better than 2021!
I made my first acoustic guitar and, boy, did I learn a lot about how much I don't know about guitars. The fret board set up tools would be useful, 'cause I'm going to get rid of my first neck and try to make one that is playable. I really enjoy your channel. Thanks.
Just a tip, I'm too cheap to buy the fret rocker, so I use the blunt edge of an olfa blade with the sharp edge taped off. Deadly straight, and if you misplace it, no biggie.
Cheers from Vancouver
Yes! I'm interested. I'm a gal that likes to build in the Colorado winters in my backyard shop when I have time after working my full time gig.
I want that! Choosing Dan’s book as #1 is the best advice I have heard in a long time those getting started.
After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s I had to retire from sports broadcasting. I’ve been watching your channel and am very interested in trying guitar repair. Living here in Kentucky, there are many bluegrass pickers who are friends of mine. I’d like to help those folk out.
My partner and I have been getting into guitar building together. I would love these tools and will definitely have to look into them
I have setup and repaired several guitars (my own and friends/family). I literally only have a 6" ruler and radius gauges as my guitar tools. Rolled up towels make great neck supports. I have allen keys, wire cutters, glues, polishes, sandpaper, and other basic tools to get the job done, but a lot of the stuff you have here would get me more into fretwork...maybe my next venture.
I’d love this kit! I’m just now getting into guitar building waiting on my first wood delivery to start building the neck, watching you guys has been fantastic, thanks for all you share with us.
As the poorest (qualitatively) musician in Sunbury county NB Canada, this was very helpful and interesting. My 40 year old Daion (Japanese Martin copy) could use the benefit of all those cool tools. Thanks gentlemen, this was great.
Hi Chris and Matt! Great video as always! My 17 year old son has been playing guitar for about a year now and wants to do woodworking for a career once he finishes high school. He always is talking about how fun it would be to learn to build guitars. I would love to give this kit to him for Christmas!
Hey im christian from Germany and I'm close to finish my first guitar! I love the string tool and hope my neck will not mess up in the end . Good work how you both explain to bould your own guitar.
Inspired by your videos I fixed a friends guitar the other day. Having watched your set up video I'm thinking about servicing my factory built Martin. Keep up the good work.
Hi Guys Im a 73 year old and love your channel, I have a workshop and I have been trying to find something to do in my shop ,I tired of building birdhouses its like a Hitchcock move in here for the birds movie..Im a guitar player and decided from watching your video to start learning more about repairing Guitars Thanks for the inspiration . I will invest on buying the things i need to get started from Stewmac. ,,,,
I really enjoyed this video. I've got a couple of items my wife can get me for Christmas. I also have a young son-in-law who wants to start working on and building guitars. I'd love him to get the tools to encourage him to start. Thanks.
I’ve built two stew Mac kits, and acoustic and an s-type. Both have turned out great, I can’t wait to build my next one. I’m considering a 335 style.
So did you know build the 335?
Rather than some obscure company, for a tiny bit more you could support a fellow luthier and get the Crimson Guitars neck support. Their fret rocker is really nice too, and cheaper (in the UK at least), although it doesn't have the action gauge. I bought their luthier's starter toolkit years ago and am a very satisfied customer - I've nothing to gain from plugging them. Even if you don't buy from them, their website is a useful resource for seeing what tools you might find useful.
Chris, I've not gone through all your videos, so apologies if you've already covered this. For those on a small budget, tools you can make yourself can be really helpful, so how about a feature on luthiers' tools you can make yourself? Things like neck support, spool clamps, spreaders (i.e. for the acoustic's waist), go-bar deck, radius dishes. etc. If you have a mechanical mind, these may seem obvious, but from the comments I've seen, not everyone can envision how they are made, especially something like a radius dish (which is surprisingly easy, but not at all obvious). As these are $140 each at StewMac, making your own for the price of a bit of MDF and a bit of wood to make a jig is quite a saving.
Nice AvE reference - you should do a video on how to focus a camera for him.
Thanks for offering this. Trying to learn repair using tools that probably aren't ideal. This would get me headed in the right direction. Thanks for the videos. I try and let all the ads play (sorry, not the hour long ones though).
I’ve been acquiring the tools I need to ultimately be able to build guitars, but I’m also broke so that’s been going at a glacial pace. Getting these tools would be a huge help, and it would mean a lot to me.
Great video review of some really good quality tools. I'd love to have all those things. My grandfather not only repaired but built guitars but I was to young and never got the chance to be a part of all that before he was gone. I can't even play as of yet but I've finally got a nice acoustic and and electric to start on. And kinda in honor of him and just how I am the way they are would no doubt be fine but that's not me. Got a steinberger spirit and nothing in it is going to be factory but the bridge and the neck. About got it all buttoned back up. Kill switch, 5 way super switch, tone control for each pup and one volume. Added a switchable treble bleed in there too. I think it'll make up for its small size now. It's got lace Matt Pike dirty heshers and a lace single coil size humbucker in it now. Yeah I could put all that stuff to good use fellas. Plan on doing the same in a way to my electric acoustic later on. I don't go with the flow and why just settle for good when you can make something so much better with a little tlc.
Id love that book! (And the rest of the stuff as well) knowing what to do is worth more than having all the tools you desire. Built a guitar from scratch with next to no guitar tools.
What an awesome set of tools for guitars. I have 7 guitars that each need a bit of work to play right. So many of these are things I never would've even imagined existed. I'd love to have each one of these items, especially the books, above all.
Would love this kit. Just starting my first guitar restoration project on the guitar I learned on when I was 13 years old.
"hey I want that stuff"
I'm just getting into guitar repair. I've purchased a few different chineesium kits off of amazon, and I ended up having to smooth the sharp edges off of everything, but ultimately, I found that most of it was just not functional. Thanks for going through some products that are cheap, but actually work.
Incredible gesture by you guys. I would love this. Been out of work with mental health issues. Would really help me hone my set up and repair game
Guitar techs are virtually non existent up here in Maine.
These tools would really help me and my students in RSU 9.
Good luck to everyone.
I LIKE THESE GUYS, ALWAYS HAPPY, THE GUY ON THE RIGHT, IS ON FAST FORWARD, TALK ABOUT HYPER ACTIVE, WOWWWWW, I ALMOST HAD TO PUT THE VIDEO ON SLO=MO....LIKE THAT OLD MICRO MACHINE COMMERCIAL FROM THE 80S'
I have been dreaming of becoming a luthier for a few years now. I would love to have these tools.
I especially enjoyed your video on tonewoods and have recently started working on guitars and other stringed instruments..this would be a great addition to the meager and generally crappy tools I've been working with. Thanks.
I'm a year late to watching your video but I've learned a lot tonight and "I want that." Thanks for the nice educational videos, long time guitar player finally getting into repair/building.
Just helped me get my Christmas list together for my wife! I knew I wanted some new tools to help with building my first diy kit! Thanks so much!
Have been thinking about building my own guitar…have been inspired by my dad who has been building violins for a few years. Would love to start with some good tools. Love the videos…have learned a lot!
I'm just barely getting started in interest in luthiery, but I'd love that stuff, it sounds like a great starting point for a guitar tech toolkit.
I would love to get these tools. I’m in high school and am playing small gigs with my band rn. I don’t have a lot of money to spend on tools so these tools would help me a lot.
Because any of us trying to learn to build should strive to meet Driftwood standards!
Watch all your videos, starting my first t-style build. The tools would be a great help.
I would like all of that cool stuff. I have been making electric guitars for a few years for myself & my kids. These tools would be wonderful to get all the next guitars made better.
Been taken advantage of by so many bad Luthers I’m going to try this myself thanks for your help
Great video! I’ve been dabbling with setup and fret sprout work for some 30 years, using minimalist tools and I have wanted to invest in some specific tools to do the job properly. Thanks for doing this video.
What a neat offer, please count me in. Preparing to start building , so repairing will be a necessary evil. Made a set of 40 spool clamps and a guitar board modeled after the one StewMac sells with their vise. Trying to get as many ducks in a row as possible before taking a class. Just found your video on neck adjustments with the CNC model you made, very helpful. The tests you put guitars thru are well thought out, but sometimes painful to watch. Would hate to do it to one of my guitars but I understand the need to test them. Keep up the good work. I've learned a lot. Thanks
I just started getting into building and would love to have this head start.
Beginner. I really need this Luthier tool kit. Thanks, God Bless
Hey I want these tools! I’m just getting into the luthier life started this past summer. My daughter and I built a telecaster together and have started some quite extensive modifications on a squier bullet strat. These tools would definitely help me in this new venture! BTW great video guys!!!
I bought three 2021 Taylors. I need this. Thank you guys. These vids are great 👍🏼👍🏼
Getting started in some self repairs on my instruments , love the book,
These tools would be a great help. I convert my old harmonys to x brace, also, reset, refret, reprofile and refinish the necks. They're like modern day playing guitars when they're done, but with the vintage mojo. great projects
Fret rocker is what I need. Never used one. I bet this works great for refret.
I'm just getting into lutherie, your videos have been so helpful!