I started woodworking in 2012 and learned how to do it by watching RU-vid videos. After several years of acquiring tools and making random furniture and all sorts of woodworking items, in June 2020 I started down the path to becoming a luthier. I fell in love with it so much that I am now planning to make and sell guitars under the name McDowell Guitars.
Thanks for the "paper", it removed the buzzing on the open A of my guitar.👏 I'm afraid to do the "baking soda" thing on my Suhr Modern. Haha. the paper will do. Thanks mate.🙏
This video is actually a compilation of a 17 part series of videos. I think a link to that series playlist is in the description. I go into all kinds of detail in that series, if you are interested! But, the wood was indian rosewood back and sides and sitka spruce top. Ebony headplate, fretboard, and bridge. Mahogany back bracing. Spruce soundboard bracing. Mahogany kerfed linings. Indian rosewood bridge plate. Flame maple bindings and end wedge. Indian rosewood veneer for the backstrap of the headstock. Maple veneer underneath the ebony headplate.
Dear Chris, I am new in your channel: what a wondeful Sound..... The best I 've ear on all the CBG that I seen on RU-vid. Can I know everything about wood of neck, box, pickups and everything you need to know to build one just like it? thanks in advance for the reply
I am the proud owner of a Kinkade jumbo 12 string cutaway acoustic guitar. It was completed 6 months after the order was made in 1984 to my complete and utter satisfaction. I watched him build it and at that time my dream job was luthier and it still is today. I have so much respect for this superb craft and it’s craftspeople! 🙏
Боже мой,какую гитару сделал,красота,детки гордятся таким папой,создавать это вообще прекрасно,инструмент будет жить много лет,и радовать людей прекрасным видом и звуком.Спасибо вам за видео.
Why not have some verbal instruction? Those who are hearing impaired don’t have the option of turning on close captioning. It would also be nice to have measurements
I wish they made the table adjustable up and down like 4" or so so that you can utilize more of the sander. The bottom gets used but not eh middle. You can flip ths sander over but still.
Real lead solder from China and take your file or some sandpaper and scuff the pots where you need solder and pre solder (called tining)every where you need solder also use a real hot soldering iron 700 degrees and heat the surface and then add the solder it shouldn’t take but about 2-3 seconds get in and get out because if you use a weak soldering iron the whole entire pot will get hot before it get hot enough to melt the solder that’s why you use the super hot iron touch the metal 2 seconds or so then add the solder and also use some flux or rosen so just the solder joint gets hot and not the entire pot. Do not use plumbing solder because it uses acid rosen or flux as opposed to electrical solder and when the solder cools you want the surface of the solder to be shiny if it dries dull you probably have a “cold” solder joint so don’t blow on the joint just leave it alone and you will get it don’t let it frustrate you too much
Thanks! I have really enjoyed Sweet T. I started from his first videos and have binged almost his entire library. I just think it‘s fun to see his enthusiasm as he learns and builds electric guitars. And his guitars look awesome.
Thank you for posting the videos. I enjoy watching the complete builds as well as the short videos of progress. 10 to 15 minutes of work with your narrative is perfect for those of us that have just started out. Keep up the good work. Post often and keep building. We all have our difficulties and mistakes. I’m encouraged when I see someone else mess up. I celebrate your success my friend.
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment! I just about always show my mistakes for the very purpose of encouraging others and to show that even making mistakes can be valuable and that everyone makes them.
Looking good Chris. When I first started building guitars I keep reading about tight neck pockets. Then as videos became more and more popular that's what they were saying. Gotta be able to pick up the guitar by neck with out glue. The truth of the matter is even on a set neck you need room for glue. And on a bolt on neck you need room for finish. So you need to sand that neck down a bit so it's not a press fit. You'll just end up cracking the little bit of body on the treble side.
Nice work, Chris! It's always fun to see how you work and the process that goes into the making of guitars. A cigar box guitar is on my list to try at some point, but I haven't gotten that brave yet.
Yeah, they have a strange smell, but still pretty cool. I‘ve got three of them and I may use them all on acoustics since they are pretty straight black. I will likely use more interesting fretboards on my electrics going forward, kinda like you do.
Hey brother, Thank you so much for the shout out! I really appreciate it. You know I love me a Tele😁 very nice! I'm also familiar with the term "Woller it out"😂✌️&💙
Hey Todd, I appreciate the comment, man! Thanks. I’m thinking that anyone in the South who has ever done any kind of mechanical work probably knows the word woller, lol.
It‘s a righty. I didn‘t pay attention to how I oriented things, lol. In fact, I didn‘t notice the box wad upside down until I was almost done with the build😅
Great job man! The guitar sounds awesome. Is that Rosewood and Sitka? I didn't take a course just watched videos on RU-vid. I made 3 Guitars now. Not at the level you made but If I can make one kickass guitar that is the ultimate goal. My fourth one is going to be Sapele back n sides with Torrified Adirondack Top. In the process of making the mold now and revamping my drum sander. I'll check out your link.
Thanks man! Wow, I‘m amazed you even built a guitar from watching RU-vid! I guess I have to have my hand held a little through the learning process which is why I do courses.
@CMRWoodworks well your courses paid off. You have all the right tools and a shop . Now you can build til your heart's content. I don't have a shop. I live in a RV park and a fifth wheel I built myself excluding frame. Weather is getting nice so should be able to start building #4 soon. Have to make another mold and spreaders . Going to lengthen my drum sander too so it can accommodate a full top jumbo size. What's your next guitar going to be?
The drum sander is without a doubt the best purchase I ever made for guitar building! The templates came in a kit by themselves. I bought all of the wood for the guitar as separate pieces. I‘ve had the neck for months now and picked up the fretboard and body blank about 3 months ago. Finally getting started after putting it off since then 😅
Absolutely! The truss rod planning and placement has been the most difficult part so far. Everything else has just been cutting and routing. I‘m sure it will get a bit more difficult with the neck coming up. And of course, the whole finish process.
