I'm stoked. Thanks for filming this Freddy. Did you notice your calculation mistake at 09:07-ish? No big deal, the result is still well within your tolerance.
2 questions, first Where do I find one of those Swiss army planers?? That thing is awesome. Second what type of woodwork background do you have, or have you always been a luthier? I’ve been a custom furniture craftsman/designer for 8 years and recently took on the project of making my own Les Paul. Through all my research I must say your 12 part series has been the most informational. Very quality work
Love watching the videos, and not trying to sound like a smart @$$ but, after tapping the wood to hear the sound, do you ever have a case where you tap it and say nope, no good.... and not use the wood? Especially given the cost of it.
Excellent video series! Couldn’t put it down. I have always wanted to build my own axe and this was very inspiring. Amazing how a few cuts of lumber can be crafted into a work of art. I would have liked to see more on the electronics but I’d wager the camera became tedious. I was curious about the serial numbers. Did you start the series at #00001 or is that a designated serial provided by Les Paul? Thank you for sharing
Freddy, do u have a set time u allow the wood to rest before proceeding to the next step? Does clamping the wood help to keep it stable or will it move no matter what when unclamped? Do u measure and monitor the moisture content of the wood? Thx.
Hey Johnny! My wood is stored in a climate controlled room. It's always 20 degrees Celsius and 45% relative humidity. Clamping the wood will not keep it stable, as it reaches equilibrium it will shrink, twist and move where it wants to. Thanks for the comment!
Hey Freddy love your work. Can you send me a piece of Mahogany 1-3/4 x 1-1/2 x 6 inch and then slot it 90 degrees on one end and 20 degrees on the ope sit end for a fret file?
You know you gipped us off right ? Yeah I can't imagine anything as important as the headstock angle in this part of the series. So what's the angle and are all Les PAULS the same neck break angle ? Can I use my SG SUPREME neck break angle for reference and be accurate ?
