How To Build Your First Guitar : the ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR NON WOODWORKERS

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In 2021, ANYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE A GUITAR ! So here's a comprehensive guide to guitar making for anyone who's always dreamed of building a guitar from scratch, no matter if you already know your way around woodworking or not.
This is the first part of a two-part tutorial and it covers everything you should know before you actually start cutting the wood. The tutorial is a summary of every piece of information I could gather during my rather short guitar making journey. In any case, I hope it will help you!
I don't know when the second part will be released but it shouldn't take too long.
If you want to, you can follow me on / tchiksguitars
In the meantime, here is the list of everything mentioned in the video, with links whenever I could find them:
01 HAND TOOLS
* Japanese pull saw: Gyokucho Ryoba 9½
* Fretsaws: Knew Concept Fret Saw
--- www.fine-tools.com/knew-conce...
I also use a Bahco Fret Saw 302
---www.amazon.fr/Bahco-BAH302-30...
* Rasp: Shinto Rasp
---www.fine-tools.com/shintorasp...
* Clamps:
** Bessey Kliklamp
---www.fine-tools.com/hebelzwing...
** Juuma Body Clamps
---www.fine-tools.com/bodyclamp....
** Silverline Bar Clamps
---www.amazon.fr/Silverline-VC62...
* Chisels: Stanley Bailey Chisels
--- www.amazon.fr/Stanley-16-401-...
* Hand drill: Milwaukee M12
* Bits: Stanley wood drill bits, Irwin spade bits, Leman Forstner bits
* Spokeshave: can’t remember where I bought it, either Dieter Schmid Fine Tools or Dictum
* Handplanes:
** Stanley n°62 :
--- www.amazon.fr/Riflard-n%C2%B0...
** Juuma Rabbet/Block Plane:
--- www.fine-tools.com/juuma-falz...
* Metal file: Sandvik metal files (the one in the video is the straight one, cut n°3, with a safe edge
Marking knife:
* Veritas marking knife:
--- www.axminstertools.com/verita...
* Marking gauge:
--- www.fine-tools.com/veritas-ma...
* Digital caliper: any cheap digital caliper will work
* Soldering station:
--- www.amazon.fr/Kohree-Kit-soud...
* Glues: PVA et CA glues are Soudal (Belgian brand); CA glue accelerator from Chestnut
* Fretcutter: mine is a DIY made from a Knipex cable cutter
--- www.amazon.fr/99-11-250-d%C3%...
* Radius Sanding Block: mine is a DIY but you could try Madinter.com or Tonefactory.nl
* Fret slot cutting saw:
--- www.thomann.de/gb/maxparts_js...
* Fret crowning file:
--- www.thomann.de/gb/gewa_bundfe...
* Radius gauge:
--- www.thomann.de/gb/harley_bent...
* Fretboard guard:
--- www.thomann.de/gb/goeldo_ws04...
* Fret rocker:
--- www.thomann.de/gb/rockcare_fr...
02 POWER TOOLS:
* Bandsaw: Makita LB1200F
* Router: Dewalt D26204
* Oscillating Spindle Sander: Triton TSPS450
Router bits:
* CMT Orange tools template bit (911.160.11)
* CMT Orange tools flush trim bit (906.095.11)
* Stanley 6.35 mm straight bit
03 TONEWOODS
www.madinter.com
For those of you who don't have the milling machines (table saw, planer, jointer), I highly recommend this web store for anything guitar-making-related!
04 PLANS
www.electricherald.com/guitar...
05 HARDWARE
* Knobs: www.thomann.de/fr/fender_dome...
* Pickguard: www.thomann.de/fr/dandrea_t_p...
* Jack plate: www.thomann.de/fr/allparts_re...
* Switch tip: www.thomann.de/fr/allparts_t_...
* String Ferrules: www.thomann.de/fr/fender_sait...
* Neck plate: www.thomann.de/fr/fender_neck...
* Tuners: www.thomann.de/fr/fender_amst...
* Strap buttons: www.thomann.de/fr/gotoh_epb3_...
* Wiring parts: www.thomann.de/fr/allparts_t_...
* Capacitor: www.thomann.de/fr/tad_cap_ora...
* Control Plate: www.thomann.de/fr/fender_cont...
* Pickups: www.thomann.de/fr/seymour_dun...
* Trussrod: www.thomann.de/fr/goeldo_ws44...
* Frets: www.thomann.de/fr/fender_stan...
* Nut: www.thomann.de/fr/warwick_nut...
* Bridge: www.thomann.de/fr/gotoh_bs_tc...
06 DOWNLOADABLE CUTLIST
imgur.com/hBpsM3N
0:00 Intro
2:02 Guitar choice
2:23 Tools
11:23 Hardware & Electronics
12:26 Wood selection
15:08 Plan
17:54 Cut list
20:57 Workspace, time, budget, experience

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@siamackzahedi1000 2 года назад

Just completed my first build SOLELY thanks to this excellent video series. I’ve never used a saw, drill, anything before, but these videos made it possible to make my first guitar. Thank you for this invaluable resource!

@tchiksguitars 2 года назад

Might as well pin this comment as a warning : it's perfectly doable for someone who wasn't into woodworking, as promised :)

@josefkelvinedemboso809 2 года назад

How much did it cost

@siamackzahedi1000 2 года назад

Well, I’m based in India and so I had to import and pay expensive shipping and customs duty for all the hardware and electronics. All in all, I must have spent about $250 on wood, 300 on basic electronics and hardware, another 150 on consumables like sand paper and paints etc, and about 500 on tooling as a capital expense for tools that can be used for all future projects too (chisels, saws, scrapers, power drill, eventually a router, etc). You could probably do it a little cheaper if you keep the tooling expense lower and stick to all manual and minimal tooling.

@ff-qf1th 2 года назад

@@siamackzahedi1000 $250 on wood!! is there no hardwood that grows in india?

@siamackzahedi1000 2 года назад

Actually it was $190 to be precise, but yes not cheap. The body was European ash, and neck maple. I don’t think these are indigenous to India, I don’t know. Since it was my first build I didn’t want to get too creative and stuck with the standard Tele wood types. Also I’m sure I didn’t get the best deal, I didn’t really look around much.

@user-cl5oh8fl4w 3 года назад

“Or whenever you’re feeling like an empty shell, crushed by the burden of adulthood.” That got deep fast.

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

It sets the tone :) the masking tape tone, you'll get it in the next episode

@johann1161 2 года назад

How I feel even this I’m barely 20 years old

@arthurmorgan7405 3 года назад

That black telecaster has to be the most beautiful guitar i've ever seen in my whole life

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Now build it :)

@jeremy5215 3 года назад

Definitely the most beautiful.

@kylehansom2807 3 года назад

@@tchiksguitars You gave me hope, and yes, that's my type of guitar, loved it!

@TheSpartanS196 3 года назад

It's a tele, it can't possibly be the most beautiful guitar you've ever seen not because his one isn't good, but just because it's a Tele to begin with. lol

@Hedonkeviik 3 года назад

@@TheSpartanS196 best guitar out there

@forbiddensun9524 3 года назад

Amateur? Bullshit your work is fucking amazing. You are honestly an amazing luthier.

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Haha thank you ! Still a humble amateur though, until the day I sell something or truly build something that I'm 100% satisfied with, I'll always be an amateur :)

@posarelli 3 года назад

I strongly agree. You works are amazing.

@davidribeiro6905 3 года назад

You should see some of my woodworking skills, you'd see what an amateur's work looks like hahahaha :)

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

@@davidribeiro6905 you should see me trying to peel an apple with a knife, you wouldn't believe that I actually made guitars

@davidribeiro6905 3 года назад

@@tchiksguitars :D

@BryonMondok Год назад

Not only are you a gifted craftsman, you’re also a great communicator and content creator. Thanks for all the work you’ve put into this.

@tchiksguitars Год назад

Oh thank you :)

@matthewwhite7048 3 года назад

A true artists eye, for only a couple years you show impressive levels of skill in luthiery sir

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

* Fun story. Out of boredom and/or laziness , one day, I decided to call a wood store that is even closer to my house than the one I usually go to. So I picked up my phone and dialed the number. I asked them if they had WenGGGGé, and the guy immediately corrected me and told me it was pronounced WenJJJJe. Never set a foot in that wood store ever since, their loss. How do you pronounce Wengé? * Part two is in the making. When I put the clips back to back with no editing, the whole thing is more than an hour long. I think I'll save it and upload it as an unregistered video or something later. That way, for those who want, you'll have the raw clips with no animation/explanation/fast forward nor any editing of any kind. Watching the clips as they are right now, I realize that the raw footages are at least as informative as all my voiceovers, even if it's not the same kind of informations. * If you have any question regarding an aspect of this introduction that I might have neglected to talk about, feel free to ask me in the comments bellow :) * No question ? OK, now go to the wood store/hardware store, and get ready to fulfill your dream of making a guitar by yourself !

@kayessGuitars 3 года назад

I think you should be safe to go back to that wood store. According to wikipedia, you pronounce it correctly. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millettia_laurentii. Great work by the way, really looking forward to part 2.

@hazeltollz5695 3 года назад

It’s wenGE and anyone who pronounces it differently probably doesn’t give up their seat on the train to old ladies or brake for puppies.

@Reign_In_Blood_963 3 года назад

I heard it called when-gey and whenj. Not sure how you're supposed to pronounce it tho.

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

@@hazeltollz5695 ahahahaha

@DefenderTIM 3 года назад

I pronounce it the same way I pronounce "gif", which is the right way.

@BrownJumps 3 года назад

You are such a legend, I fit EXACTLY into the demographic of your long title. Can't wait to make my first build!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

in my defense, it's a very broad demographic :p are you a millenial too haha

@qprtx 3 года назад

Haha I'm right there with you brother.

@hanrovisser7053 3 года назад

15:41 In the words of Michelangelo, "Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it."

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

that's a more poetic way of putting it :) love it!

@hazeltollz5695 3 года назад

I would LOVE an acoustic build guide just like this one!! The production value of your videos is absolutely incredible and you have a keen sense of how to teach. Thank you so much for making such incredible content!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Thank you !!

@4legdfishman 2 часа назад

New subscriber here! The algorithm sent me here. Greetings from the United States! I don't know if I will ever build a guitar. I've never really used hardwoods, and I'm 62. But here I am, contemplating a build thanks to this amazing video! You may only be 38-ish, but your short time and effort that you put into your hobby has shown that you certainly have a talent. I'm looking forward to parts 2 and 3. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent.

@abdurrahmanbulut7571 3 года назад

WOW! Finally a man with extraordinary skills telling ordinary people how to make a guitar. Great video!!

@msnotwguitar 3 года назад

This is a truly inspiring video. I love how you break everything down and the tool list is amazing. The build is great but the storytelling here is really something.

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Thank you :) now build it and spread the word !!

@MrStoneheart65 3 года назад

What amazes me the most in your videos are the editing and smoothness of the whole process. It is just so relaxing to listen to 🍵

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

glad you see it that way !

@robertruamps5680 3 года назад

Totally agree!!!

@MrSentenzza 2 года назад

Very true! Listening to the process of the wood being cut, carved, sanded, puts me in the room. And once the strings are on - make the first strum sound rewarding.

@WacoFlier 2 года назад

I just started watching your videos and am truly amazed at your skills - not just your hand skills but your ability to problem solve is truly amazing! I only wish I was this gifted but always find myself perplexed. Thank you for sharing and helping others learn.

@ooviedoc 3 года назад

Oh man! It's like watching somebody to create art or watching a baby being born. Didn't notice how fast the minutes were passing by while the video was running! It's awesome! Congratulations!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Thankz !

@toon6476 3 года назад

As a Belgian, I'd totally love to watch you build more stuff! C'est incroyable!

@MiFu18 3 года назад

This video came out the day I bought the woods to build my first tele guitar, I bought freijó, some call it the Brazilian ash, for the body, and ivory wood for the neck, now I'm going to a hardware store to buy some tools.

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Now you know what to buy exactly :p i don't think I forgot anything

@privateislandice 2 года назад

I've always wanted to build my own guitar, and I'm finally getting to a point in my life when I can take the time to do it, so I've been watching videos, looking for direction. None have come close to inspiring me, and giving me confidence, more than yours. Your instruments are beautiful, and you make me feel like I could build guitars just as nice. Thanks for the inspiration!

@ralphy3393 16 дней назад

I was also born in ‘86. You are an inspiration to me man. I’m going to start my first build (bass) in a few months. Your videos encourage me so much!

@pipposwelt 3 года назад

I‘ve already built my dream guitar at a course lead by a luthier. However the pandemic gave me the time to build a tiny 6sqm woodshop. Your video regarding your tools and approach is just pure gold to me!!!

@maxhollman 3 года назад

Thanks ! It's been some years that i want to build a guitar, i watched a lot of videos and did some mods on my guitars. But now that you show me what i can accomplish with very few tools and a lot of work, it makes me want to do it ! Thanks again

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Mission accomplished for me then

@jage2674 3 года назад

I'm not in a situation to build my own guitar right now but I know I will one day. I'm really looking forward to the part two. This is simply amazing.

@TwinBroz Год назад

This has to be the best and most instructive video on RU-vid. Very straight to the point

@bloodnokgoon5020 3 года назад

Thank-you SO MUCH for doing this video! So looking forward to the rest of the series now :-D I've wanted to make my own guitar for years and never had the confidence to try, but this step by step guide, setting out just what tools and woods etc. is honestly all the encouragement I needed. Also, huge respect for making one with one hand in a cast! Amazing! Truly inspirational stuff :-)

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

You fit the exact audience that I'm trying to reach :) hope the second part won't let you down ! Spread the word around you : anyone can do it :)

@viktorogic6636 3 года назад

I am just beginning the construction of my first guitar. Your video is BY FAR the best beginner guitar making tutorial I have found. Love your explanations, voiceovers and careful editing. Can't wait for part two!!!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Thank you very much, part two will be available by the end of the week :)

@JeremyBeut 3 года назад

This EXACTLY the content I've been looking for... in forever. Beautiful crafstmanship, great advice, nice humor and beautiful editing. It's just perfect! I'll watch it again when I'll start making my own guitars. Merci beaucoup 😇

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Thank you ! Don't over think it, let that to me :p just go and build stuff haha

@gk6993 3 года назад

I'm so glad you're putting this tutorial together.

@danielkirk1538 2 года назад

I've gotta say, this is possibly the single best youtube video i've ever seen. It's so wholesome and encouraging and so well put together. Making my own electric guitar isn't something I've ever really considered, but after watching this video you've made it seem so attainable that now I feel like I'm ready to make one right now haha. The thought of potential customisation is genuinely exciting. Thank you for this absolute gem! Big love from Aus 🇦🇺

@tchiksguitars 2 года назад

You are my main target 🎯

@tomgrimes2674 2 года назад

Hey mate! I’m from Aus too and in a similar boat. I’m in Melbourne and looking for a good place to source wood. Did you ever give the build a go and where’d you end up getting your wood from? Cheers :)

@AbjectAndDespicable 3 года назад

Amazing concept ! So glad to see this :D I was willing to start one day, and these video will be the tips I was waiting for !

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

glad you liked it !

@YoshYouYube 3 года назад

This is literally my dream come through. I'm little older than you and I love this 'i can learn anything' attitude. I didn't believe in me enough (woodworking) to even complete list of tools needed. Here we are, guy with soothing voice explains everything. There is no going back. Ohh and I'm using your video about ES 335 as motivating video - even for topics not related to woodwork...

@niccolodallacolletta3068 3 года назад

This is absolutely brilliant! Can't wait for part 2 to come out!

@Frank-od3rs 3 года назад

Such a Beautifully shot video. : )

@svens.3743 3 года назад

This video is just amazing, it's everything you need to know in one place. Keep making videos, they are so good.

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

that's the purpose yes haha

@4denis408 Год назад

I watch a ton of guitar builder videos and channels, and this video is the best one (series) I've seen in a long time. Video is amazing but I also can't say enough good things about the comprehensive list of tools and resources that you provided. As someone who has been doing this for a few years, I have already gathered and collected a fair number of these tools, but, as many of have learned, there is always another tool, and/or a better one to do a specific task! Sincere thanks for this series, and for sharing all your knowledge. It is amazing to have the video and list of tools all in one place! I would love the same sort of series and list for acoustic guitar building. #grateful

@MrDiobanana666 Год назад

These are the first video/tutorials I have seen (and I've seen an awful lot) that actually made me hope that I can build a bass neck from scratch. The method "one finished box at the top and one at the end, and take out everything in between " definitely makes sense to me! And without having a sawmill in the backyard!

@tiagosandoval732 3 года назад

I've been waiting a video like this my whole life, thank you so much! Greetings from Argentina

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Haha thank you for watching !

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

* Part 2 is here, don't look further * ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JfjFFf22QyE.html

@yellowcat1310 3 года назад

Any ideas on how Mesquite from the American Southwest would work?

@BearMeat4Dinner 3 года назад

super vidéo mec !

@TeTe76VTheChiken 2 года назад

🦢🐓🦃🐧🦆🦅🕊🐦🦉🦩🦚🦜

@MadeAirbreak 3 года назад

This is probably my favorite video ever. I've been contemplating finally starting guitar building for a while, and came across this. You've given me so much motivation and belief that it can actually work out. Also i love your subtle bashing of the imperial measurements. That had me laughing hard.

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

The imperial system annoys the hell out of me because hardware is always expressed in bananas ! Yesterday I was looking for fret wire and had to open a conversion window just to convert every single measurement ! Umf

@finlay460 3 года назад

This is such an awesome resource for people trying to learn how to build guitars! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

@thomas.thomas 3 года назад

So i already started another project, forging. But i guess now i can instead of making some knive, forge some chisels for my next project :D

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

You do that ! That would be epic

@jirosaves_theworld 3 года назад

i though only me pronounce it as "WENGGE!!" lolol

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

WENGEEEEEEE ahaha

@encryptor6710 3 года назад

I thought it was "when gay". Our company uses it a lot for manufacturing and thats what we call it.

@ashludd2970 3 года назад

Hey! Love your sense of humour, cracked me up multiple times in this video. Really excited for the next vid, I'm gonna get tools and materials together and then hopefully the next part is up!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

haha, I'm trying :p I had to ask my wife's approval because some jokes were very dark

@anthonyl2048 3 года назад

Excellent, as usual! You are to be commended for taking on this effort!

@brandonrussell4091 3 года назад

Thanks so much for this, this is gold! Your builds are very inspirational. So far the hardest part for me has been finding wood that I'd like to work with, it's been kind of a surprise for me. How much is the wood you usually buy from those stoes as opposed from online? I hear it's much cheaper and worth finding a store near me.

@fiedel 3 года назад

Online prices are almost consistently on the upper mark. As with most things, finding a proper professional dealer in your region for specific stuff will bring you better prices, better choices and overall better service. Basically anywhere in the world people still do work with wood, so it should be possible to find some company selling a greater variety than your local home depot. One of the more foolproof ways (as almost mentioned in the video) would be to act like you want to find a contractor to build you a bespoke custom staircase, phone them up and ask where they buy their wood from.

@brandonrussell4091 3 года назад

@@fiedel oo good idea, I might try it ;) Sounds like its definitely worth it to invest some time in looking around locally. Thank you! :D

@fiedel 3 года назад

@@brandonrussell4091 Oh and by "act like" I didn't mean you to pretend being a customer and then pull a "nah, I'll do it myself just tell me!" on them, I meant just putting yourself in the mindset to find a contractor btw.

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Well it is hard to tell because I usually (and this is gonna seem silly) buy my woods not knowing what I'm going to do with it. My usual routine is to go to the wood store once every 3-6 months and just buy random boards of " stuff I've never worked with ". Then during the following months, I find things to do with it, depending on my mood. My situation is also very peculiar. The wood store is right next to my workplace, and I usually go to work by bike. On rainy days or when I'm lazy (or when I just recovered from having my arm in a cast for 2 months), I take my car, and it is VERY TEMPTING, to stop by the wood store and compulsively buy wood. I don't know the exact price, and it depends a lot on the species, but I've never spend more than 200 euros for a board that barely fits inside my car, with such a board I can make a lot of instruments/pieces of furniture/toys for my kids. That being said, I mill my own wood at home, so that reduces the cost drastically, but it's only worth buying the machines if you make a lot of stuff out of wood. To compare: a readily milled body blank from an online store will cost you about 100 euros on average. And you can make 1 guitar of out it. In their defense, it is actual tone wood you're buying, it's been selected and kiln-dried for that exact purpose, most of the time the wood figuring is also selected with care (as opposed to me: most of the time I'm just lucky that the wood looks good).

@brandonrussell4091 3 года назад

@@tchiksguitars Update, I finally got the wood. Am keen to start soon! :)

@alexnoorollah9066 3 года назад

This is a great video! My only question is what is a range of cost to build a guitar, as I am on a very strict budget?

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

it all depends on the hardware and electronics really. If you buy ALL the tools from the list (not counting the power tools), you end up with 700 euros more or less, but that's if you buy only the most expensive option for every single tool (which frankly is not needed). If you buy good quality hardware and electronics, it's also 500 euros on average, but again, that's not needed for a first build. So if you're on a budget, you'll have to make financial choices, and mine would be to spend the money on the tools, and not the hardware/electronics :) A tool is timeless, and you can use them to do a lot of things. Hardware is just hardware, and it's on ONE guitar for the rest of its life.

@alexnoorollah9066 3 года назад

Ok thank you! Keep up the great videos!

@alatona26 3 года назад

I can't wait for the next video! This is the best source of info I've found so far.

@ralfbraun2950 5 месяцев назад

"Do you know what millennials are good at? Learning bizarre new skills out of boredom, on their own, just by watching RU-vid videos in the comfort of their couch." That is by far the most reassuring and motivating thing I've heard in years.

@MrPhorick 3 года назад

lol how to overcome my fear of birds

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Haha. Someone finally noticed

@MetallicGuitarAlex20 3 года назад

I’ve been wanting to try building a guitar for a long time, and watching you build your guitar with one hand was my trigger to actually do it! I finished it last weekend and it turned out awesome!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

whaaaat, that was quick :p congrats on your baby !

@rodolphlengrand4715 3 года назад

With all the tutorial videos around on YT, especially in english, you managed to make one that gives tons of info I never saw elsewhere. Super clear, super interesting ! Thank you so much, now I can't wait to start :-) those gorgeous builds of yours are truly an inspiration !

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

thank you! I feel like (maybe) other people have another approach because they have another agenda. I really don't plan on making this channel a tutorial channel, so might as well give everything I can in one shot :)

@TheJaimzz 3 года назад

Thank you for your work, tips and tricks, the awesome links. I am already planning my first dark telecater build :) great inspiration man!!!

@loganfillipionasort1220 4 месяца назад

This guy is not only explaining this in a very understandeble way, he is also very funny. :)

@jonathanhguitar 3 месяца назад

Just found your channel as I want to start building my first guitar as well. I really like your videos! They are a great resource to learn from!

@darrelltessman4133 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing your journey and explaining it so well. I feel confident I will be able to step off on my own building experience and will be watching your channel closely.

@sacuna3333 3 года назад

I’m so excited for this series!

@The3Dsmash 6 месяцев назад

Wow wow wow. Thank you so much for taking the time to create and share this series! I've always wanted to try creating my own guitar but never got past the "drawing cool designs" phase. This might be the year I finally do it!

@sciencedusoi-arthurmantes6315 3 года назад

Your video is pure gold. So much good advice. I would love to start making guitar. And you give all the advice required... Thank you so much !

@Ninety2guits Год назад

Great video. I've been building guitars for 20 years and I'd say you covered this subject really well.

@stoffa 3 года назад

That is a great video. You are not only a talented guitar-maker but a talented story-teller, teacher and videographer. I can't wait for part two!.

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Thanks !! I'm trying :)

@fatpotanga 3 года назад

Thank you! Fabulous video and clearer and more concise than the gazillion other ‘pro’ tutorials I’ve watched. Really helpful, I look forward to part 2 . I’ve been planning my own build for well over 5 years, gleaning as much knowledge as I can from other builders - if I’m going to build a guitar, I’m going to build a GOOD guitar! But this, and your One Handed Build, have convinced me it’s time to stop thinking, start doing but above all, to start simple...

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

thank you so much !! This is EXACTLY what I hoped for, when I started my channel last year. thank you again! I hope i'll help with the second part as well :) would be silly if you had all the equipment but didn't know what to do with it :p

@BillyTalentguitar1 3 года назад

Dude, not only your builds and the content of this video are amazing, but also your videography and the general structure and look of this video are amazing!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Thanks! Still learning :)

@1988Hannibal 3 года назад

Fantastische tutorial. Thanks to your vid, now I have the confidence to tackle a neck and fretting myself as well! Can't wait for part 2. And that 335 looks AMAZING. Had no idea it could be done in a shed without a steam press.

@nazario4389 3 года назад

Super happy I found your channel. Not only is your work good. But you're a great teacher!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

thanks ! it gives me courage for the second part :p

@marTinD42Mike 3 года назад

Just a thorough and excellent video on preparing to build a guitar. Well organized, practical and easy to understand. Well done!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Thank you ! Good luck with your build :)

@insert_moniker 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for teaching us your process! Great video editing as well.

@panzeryager2206 3 года назад

Amazing guide cleared up a ton of questions I had about building my own guitar and it gave me the confidence to make it absolute that I was going to make my own thanks you so much

@JasonECI Год назад

1:30 Can't agree more!! I'm in my 60's and also learned new things from the network. I made my first in end of 2021, obviously not delicate like you do, but really happy with what came out. And I love what you said at 1:00, it's a happy memory with a lot of elements in it.

@bartoszfrejlich654 3 года назад

Sir, I love you. I've been thinking about getting into woodwork and guitar making for a while now but it seemed far too big to jumpstart like that. Your one hand build gave me inspiration and now this video comes out?! I'm adding all of the tools to my Amazon wishlist, just need the money now, being a student is hard

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Bingo ! :P

@cjsilvestremusic 3 года назад

This is so amazing! Your video editing, your voice sounds therapeutic, especially your woodworking skills! I find this very inspiring as I would like to build my own guitar soon too! I love telecasters! I currently have 2 Telecasters and would love to experience building my own! Thank you so much for this topnotch content! Subbed! Hope to buy one of your guitars someday.

@tomasnypo Год назад

Thank you man. This is the video I was looking for. Im now in the process to start the creazy idea to make my own guitar. Thank you very much 🙏

@seanpoulterknob2968 3 года назад

Thank you. Looking forward to all the videos in this series

@eomwe 6 месяцев назад

İ love you brother Because you present this art, which is so valuable and which people are stingy with and do not share, in a very generous way. You are so sincere, I will subscribe forever

@survivalthief2737 3 года назад

Your videos are so relaxing to watch. It's really amazing to see someone building a guitar from scratch like that. I don't understand why anyone would dislike this video. You are really inspiring me to want to build a guitar of my own.

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

I hope I'll convince you to jump with the next video :) that is my ultimate goal

@survivalthief2737 3 года назад

@@tchiksguitars Of course! Can't wait for the video.

@antoniop1245 3 года назад

Thank you for your work, you really inspired me. I've wanted to build an instrument since I started playing a few years ago but I never had the courage to start a project like that. Yesterday I made a BoM and today have bought on Madinter some stuff to start my Telecaster. Thank you so much!!

@PieterSneep 3 года назад

Discovered your channel yesterday! I too have been learning so much from RU-vid tutorials over the past year and get lots of stuff done with lots of coffee. Intro resonated like no other! Last year I started building guitar pedals, and I would like to build a Les Paul Double Cut Junior copy for my first guitar. This video is a great inspiration! Greetings from the Netherlands, keep up the good (wood) work!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Thanks ! I truly hope it will help you in practice

@LutherDesigns 3 года назад

Excellent video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these!!!

@Jenisonc Год назад

This was fantastically done. Well put together and informative. Thank you so much. I can't wait to watch step 2!

@tchiksguitars Год назад

It's already there :)

@Bluebox-146 Год назад

just watched the first video, have to say great video, exactly what i have been looking for.

@inuwazz 3 года назад

very inspiring and pro-level editing! Loved to the Tele build and would like to try this if i get a chance D: looking forward to see more gorgeous guitar being built!

@planpirat 2 года назад

Not only for non-woodworkers. I have been woodworking and building guitars for half my life and have enjoyed every second. Thank you for the beautiful video!

@tchiksguitars 2 года назад

That's so kind ! Made.my day :)

@francis8062 3 года назад

You're a Pro, my friend! Your guitars are awesome! Greets from Italy!

@reganovich Год назад

This is effin' incredible!! Peace from Ireland brother!!

@H_Oscarsson 3 года назад

Awesome video! Guitar project 2021 is on!

@gayvalds 2 года назад

After having built sever guitars for myself, there was still a lot of knowledge that I felt I was lacking, this video series is gonna be a big help! And as an American who hates to use the Imperial system for precise measurements I greatly appreciated your potato and banana references

@christiankoplin9358 3 года назад

I've been waiting so long for a guide like this. That's really cool. Don't want to put pressure on you but I am excited to see part 2 soon :D

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

It's in the making !

@ObiWanAugus 3 года назад

I look forward to your next video. Coincidentally, a few weeks ago I started my first home and amateur project; obviously a Telecaster guitar. It's like you say, I do it slowly and without haste. I think I have the project more or less under control; but it is always good to see how someone else did it, so I will look forward to your new publication. Thanks a lot. Greetings from Argentina.

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Good luck with your build ! Yes I don't think there is ONE good way, as long as the result is good

@eliroberts9362 3 года назад

So underrated. The explanation is so easy to follow and the production quality is immaculate. Keep it up good sir

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Thank you !

@kstudios660 2 года назад

Dude, you just gave me hope, thank you for this

@stephenhanson8922 3 года назад

Great video - I live in Brussels and love your local commentary and recommendations....

@gustavotogni1437 3 года назад

I always wanted a tele, but never thought I would try to make my own! It’s going to be fun! Thank you!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

I hope you will get it done !

@muckinfunday 3 года назад

Love all your videos I've watched so far. You're a talented guy! Thanks for sharing!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

Thanks for watching !

@tiagonunes1514 2 года назад

Man, this is public serious public service. Thanks for this!

@quanghaophan8176 2 года назад

Thank you so much. This video really helpful. It give me a lot of motivation for start. I can't believe that you do all with one hand. Respected!

@timdone1902 3 года назад

I’ve watched hundreds of guitar building videos but your style is upbeat, amusing and really informative. I’m not sure I’ve learnt anything new but could have saved hundreds of hours if I’d watched your video first!

@tchiksguitars 3 года назад

those types of comment make it really worth the time spent to make the videos :)

@odem7150 3 года назад

thank you for this series!! much love from germany

@manueloverhoff3493 2 года назад

how did i miss this channel😳 been watchin diy guitar processes for almost a month now and just stubled over this vid... its all i wished for the whole time to be honest📈🙌🏼📈

@tchiksguitars 2 года назад

:D spread the word