Hand Tool Guitar Build - My Great Guitar Build Off 2021 Submission

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After well over 120 hours worth of time spent in the workshop, my Great Guitar Build Off 2021 entry is finally complete. No power tools were used during the making of this guitar.
For those wondering, here are the specs:
Black Limba body with a Ovangkol drop-top
Semi-hollow construction
25,5" Scale length
Trapezoid-shaped maple neck
Wenge Fretboard
Machine screw bolt-on neck
Schaller M6 tuners
Schaller Signum bridge
Tonerider Rocksong pickups
CTS Push-pull for neck pickup coil split
If you have any question about the process, the press itself or the materials used, please leave a comment. Also please add any suggestions on improvements or better workflows!
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27 июн 2021

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@picksalot1 3 года назад

Using hand tools seems very meditative, and being in harmony with the wood. I think it is a good idea. Enjoyed the video. Nice guitar. Good luck in the competition.

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Hand tools are definitely my meditation! Spending a few quiet hours in the workshop after a day in the office is the best relaxation ever!

@matthewstephens6848 3 месяца назад

It's a nice thing, but these RU-vid videos make it seem nicer than it is. Every little process here too A LOT of hard work, aches and strains - and took a very LONG time. This is beautiful work, but take it from me, it very quickly gets super repetitive, hurts and to do it at this level takes a mind of steel.

@theelectricsexmachine7502 3 года назад

Hand tools only builds may take longer but the traditional approach whilst not being viable commercially show true craftsmanship. Absolutely stunning guitar. I am in awe 👏👏

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thank you! I build to relax, there's no reason to try and make money from my "meditation".

@theelectricsexmachine7502 3 года назад

@@rauschguitars I hear ya but it does make you realize why instruments were produced in such small numbers until 30’s CNC may deliver scale & consistency but not much soul or individuality

@timhallas4275 3 года назад

Last week, for the first time in over 40 builds, I carved a pair of P-90 pockets with a sharp chisel. It was the most satisfying thing I've done in 10 years. Back then I started making templates and using a router for everything.. I'd forgotten how enjoyable it was to slow down and use my God given skills. Watching you work this way takes me back. That is a beautiful guitar, by the way. It even sounds like someone put a lot of effort in to it.

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thank you Tim. There is such a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment doing things with hand tools.

@NeoGeoEch13 3 года назад

Always great to watch hand builds to enjoy the craftsmanship and precision.

@ryanwalker3015 3 года назад

Beautiful result man. Loved the whole build. I've learned a lot from this series as well as your others. Keep it up man. Love the tone you get out of the guitar too.

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thanks! It was recorded through my headphone rig, which consists of a Sansamp Fly Rig 5, a Neunaber Iconoclast, and some overdrive, delay and reverb pedals.

@forsakensounds 3 года назад

Amazing work ! Very beautiful and inspiring. I'm so used to technology that, before discovering your channel, I couldn't even imagine how it would be to build a whole guitar out of hand tools only. This is really the skill and mastery taken to their limits. And, to me, the outcome is beyond expectations: a unique timber with unique aesthetics. The mids and highs of this guitar will do an outstanding job in a full band mix. Congratulations !

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thank you Paulo. It takes a lot more time with hand tools for sure, but it's so much more relaxing.

@manolosantana4314 3 года назад

Just: Wow! Chapeau! 👍👍👍

@bhartissimo 3 года назад

This has got to be one of the better-looking guitars in GGBO2021. Great work!

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thanks Bhart!

@Gatherersmusic 2 года назад

Really impressive. I'm just getting into building and modding and use a lot of hand tools, can really appreciate how precise and skilled you are to do this.

@rauschguitars 2 года назад

Thank you. It takes a bit more effort and patience, but it's super rewarding doing it with hand tools.

@natesago8807 Год назад

This is what inspires me to build my own Guitars. Thank you man.

@rauschguitars Год назад

It's such a rewarding hobby, I highly recommend it.

@fleetswoodshop3339 2 года назад

THAT IS SOME GREAT HAND WORK WITH THE CHISELS AND SCROL SAW MY FRIEND .FROM DOUG

@rauschguitars 2 года назад

Thanks Doug!

@brianbrooks7707 2 года назад

Beautiful and inspiring. You make it easy. Great work

@rauschguitars 2 года назад

Thank you Brian.

@TornelliGuitars 3 года назад

Great work, great result. Beautiful 👍

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@alfonsopesqueiracamero875 3 года назад

Awesome man!

@thierryholweck6883 3 года назад

Congratulations, it's a wonderfull guitar and I really enjoyed watching you working with only hand tools. Really great !

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thank you Thierry

@MakerBeach 2 года назад

Beautiful instrument! Great job!

@rauschguitars 2 года назад

Thank you very much!

@Jeromebarde 6 месяцев назад

Amazing! Congratulations for your fabulous craftmanship et thanks for the share! I have to give it a trie! Happy new year!

@rauschguitars 6 месяцев назад

Thank you

@syfman6 2 года назад

Beautiful build! 💚

@rauschguitars 2 года назад

Thank you!

@floydlay9189 3 года назад

lovely tone and guitar playing,as well!

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thank you!

@VAXHeadroom 3 года назад

That has to be super satisfying to play!! Great job - WAY more work than I'd like to put in :)

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

It does feel amazing to play something that you built yourself. This one was a LOT of work, but since I build to relax, I'm ok with it.

@CMRWoodworks 2 года назад

Nice work man. I enjoyed the whole series!

@rauschguitars 2 года назад

Thank you! I'll start filming again once I have my new workshop set up.

@GxHxN Год назад

I watched the full series for research, I want to build my own guitar. Yours sounds amazing!!

@rauschguitars Год назад

Thanks! It's such a rewarding experience, I can only recommend building one.

@Furtheronmusic 3 года назад

Fabulous build. I've really enjoyed watching your series plus I have learnt what I didn't know I didn't know about hand tools if the makes sense

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thank you Graham

@ChristianTalbotComedian 3 года назад

Gorgeous

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thank you Christian!

@floydlay9189 3 года назад

Absolute pleasure too watch,,great build,always something too be said,about ,such a hands on approach,excuse the pun!

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

I love the pun! 😂

@HENRYCOGIS 3 года назад

Love the hand tools idea. Due to my health I can't take the dust. Maybe I could do this! BTW nice guitar. Beautiful.

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thank you for the compliment! There is still some sanding involved, like for the fretboard, but you can get very good results with a scraper instead. Give it a try, it's a great experience.

@Sol-Amar Год назад

@@rauschguitarsWouldn't quality personal protective equipment be sufficient to avoid inhaling dust?

@rauschguitars Год назад

@@Sol-Amar I'm no expert when it comes to dust in a machine woodshop, but you can never go wrong with PPE and dust collection.

@BoneheadGuitars 3 года назад

Very nice

@anuallaf 3 года назад

Amazing work 🙂

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Thank you so much 😀

@Theaddekalk 2 года назад

great

@rauschguitars 2 года назад

Thank you

@E-BikingAdventures 7 месяцев назад

The steam iron is a power tool. That's ok. I gave you a thumbs up anyways. 👍

@juggadaaku4219 2 месяца назад

Insane build! And just volume knob? I’m assuming for the purest wood tone from the pickups? I’ve had the blueprints of my dream guitar for a while now, this video sounds like a hint..

@rauschguitars 2 месяца назад

Thank you.

@idkrossplay 8 месяцев назад

Would you be able to tell me the names of the tools you used? I don't recognize some of them, I'm building a guitar right now but I'm just using glue and chisels, and I'm using my hands as a clamp every time I glue something so I always have to sit there for an hour until it's dry enough to let go lol

@rauschguitars 8 месяцев назад

I don't have a list of tools, but if you want to learn more about hand tools (including the ones I use), look up Paul Sellers' channel.

@idkrossplay 8 месяцев назад

@@rauschguitars thanks

@goo7045 Год назад

Amazing! What is the fret cutting jig?

@rauschguitars Год назад

I bought this one from gitabou.de, but there are a few shops that have similar tools. They're pricey but make life a lot easier!

@rodneynolan Год назад

At 2:45 you use a hand powered drill press. I've never seen one like this, could you share some more detail about the model? And thanks for sharing your video... my work bench is almost ready now and the hand tools-only approach is also what I'm aiming for.

@rauschguitars Год назад

The drill was made by Ixion. I don't have much info on them, except that it's probably from the 40's. They pop up for sale every now and then in Germany and neighbouring countries, but will probably be impossible to find elsewhere. You may get lucky by searching for antique pillar drills, which are similar.

@tomalexiou9573 2 года назад

Thanks for the inspiration!From Toronto Ontario Canada.Which Saws did you use, specifically the Japanese one?

@rauschguitars 2 года назад

My Japanese saws are Kijima that I bought from fine-tools.com. Unfortunately I don't know if they're available in Canada, but I can recommend them if you can get your hands on them.

@tomalexiou9573 Год назад

I'll say it again.Great job on this build! And your sound production on the video is great!

@docoluv9 4 месяца назад

So what did you use fore the press. I'm actually wanting to build with only hand tools. If your on Facebook maybe we can share ideas.. Great job. New sub..

@rauschguitars 4 месяца назад

The press is an old arbor press that I restored in an older video.

@adamcone6856 Год назад

That neck is absolutely spectacular! Where did you find the inspiration for such a shape?

@rauschguitars Год назад

I first learned about the idea while researching ergonomic guitar design. It's inspired by the work Rick Toone and Ola Strandberg did many years ago.

@JD_0238 Год назад

whats the blue tool u use that does truss rod channel is it like a metal jig with a chisel in it, its at 0.47 seconds

@rauschguitars Год назад

That's a router plane. They are incredibly useful for joinery of any kind.

@benjaminstephen97 2 года назад

No matter how frustrated this job is, i found out that using hand tools is way better

@rauschguitars 2 года назад

Now that's something I can agree on!

@j.lietka9406 Год назад

Are those Japanese saws? Also, do you do dowel or biscuit join the pieces? Is the fretboard slightly rounded?

@rauschguitars Год назад

Yes, I mainly use Japanese saws. No dowels or biscuits. Yes, the fretboard gets a slight radius.

@j.lietka9406 Год назад

@@rauschguitars ok thank you 🤓

@ChristianTalbotComedian 3 года назад

Was there a reason for cutting off the ears of the headstock and then gluing back on?

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

Good question! By cutting them off, I have straight sides that I can work on with handplanes without knocking into the headstock. When doing the fretboard I plane down the side a few times, so it's worthwhile for me to chop them off.

@ChristianTalbotComedian 3 года назад

@@rauschguitars Didn’t think of that! Good idea. I’m going to attempt a hand tools only build at some stage. You’ve inspired me.

@rauschguitars 3 года назад

@@ChristianTalbotComedian Then my work here is done!

@Taku0 13 дней назад

what was that tool you used to cut the depth of the pickup cutouts?

@rauschguitars 13 дней назад

That's called a router plane, they're awesome!

@Taku0 12 дней назад

@@rauschguitars thank you thank you. i’ll definitely look into getting one, im trying to build a guitar and don’t have a router so that will be very handy