One of my favourite things about watching Ben is that he looks straight up like a 1% biker, but then he opens his mouth and he sounds like an Oxford scholar. It's such a surreal experience.
That was one hell of an epic build. I just love the way your slender finger moves on the wood (no pun intended). It's really awesome to see such work of beauty all thanks to you and CZcams.
I just watched all the videos of this absolutely gorgeous piece of art. Simplicity is NOT simple at all! Thank you so much for sharing whith us all those priceless tips and tricks, and those incredibly communicative good vibes. You made my day, Ben. Literally! Hope you get well soon
I am patiently waiting for the case build. Now I do play and I have twelve guitars after I sold off six pre 1963 Fenders and four pre 1965 Gibson guitars to help my retirement fund. I still have a few Gibson 335's and a Fender Mustang but I am looking forward to building my own Guitar. I moved to Israel eight years ago after being a building contractor for thirty plus years in the USA.. I still do build and sell boats from wood so I have a lot of experience in wood working. I have tuned up a few guitars but your videos have been very informative. Thank you for the time and effort in helping the enthusiasts, young and old, like myself in knowledge of one of my most favorite hobbies, guitars and all things to do with them!
Dude it took me a very short moment to adore your thespian manner, perfectly compliments your technical repertoire sir. Thank you for making the effort to deliver such quality - I feel safe in the warm, leathery, whiskey hinted , wood smoke tinted sphere of goodness.
Really love this build! I just watched it for the 3rd time. Your guitars are amazing looking and sounding. This design REALLY speaks to me. I have looked at many closer to home, but the flying V with the through neck design is just amazing. The wood choice is perfect.
I missed the entirety of the design and build process of this, and yet out of all the guitars you've made and shown off on this channel (that I've seen), this one is by far my favorite. If I ever find myself in the position of commissioning an instrument, this would be it.
I'm crying because it wasn't me but happy it went o a fellow Canadian. Ben you and your whole staff are truly AMAZING. Stay safe looking forward to the next series.. I can only wish I had your talent and artistic vision.. Take care from Grand Manan Canada
I think I fell in love 😮😮😮 It looks so good so fine and the boddy on It 🤩🤩🤩 jup love it and love youre video’s !! Keep up the good work you and the team ! Respect ! And Grts from belgium 😊
I absolutely want/need so bad to build guitars myself. It’s the biggest passion of my life other than playing them. Great work btw I’ve been watching every video you put out, love it!
Loved the design of this one, the way it is constructed, the simplicity of the colour palette. I'd really like to hear a demo of how it sounds acoustically and maybe for future builds, put a piezo in as well as the magnetic pickups? Looking forward to watching the case build. I hope Crimson and everyone there is doing well in these difficult times.
How the hell have I never heard of you guys? Yay for youtube recs. I love the narrator, he's explaining stuff well, and everything in the video is gorgeous. I'm 11 minutes in, and now I have to watch the rest of your stuff. Thanks, lol. Also, suscribed to keep up on it.
Cool Beans - Congrats to Arthur, a fellow Canuck, Ben, hope this virus hasn't interrupted your school schedule to much, looking forward to the case build and other future videos, Cheers
Can't work with machinery for 24 hrs straight? That's ok, the machines are doing the work I'm just supervising. What you came up with was just so incredible.
I've been subscribed for some time now ( like many others) I work crazy hours and binge the crap out of your videos when I have the time. I do this so much my wife even knows your first name. I do this because you are the most skilled Luther I subscribe to and there are many. I watched your videos for some time before I subscribed, and subscribed after watching you break the head stock off a perfectly good acoustic to test a new wood glue that was sent to you for testing purposes. Kudo to your skill, and great personality!
Man that guy didn't seem all that excited. I would have been going bonkers if I won that guitar. Yet another masterpiece from Ben who in my opinion is one of the best builders out there.
Despite being a hack guitar player for multiple decades, I know next to nothing about the actual art, science and sheer craft that goes into the creation of my chosen instrument. These series from Crimson simply blow my mind - the level of detail and precision is truly impressive. And such a small thing, but I am really amazed at how strong quality, professional wood glue actually bonds so permanently. Incredible to think about just some glue holding things together. BRILLIANT WORK BEN....! Cheers, thank you and stay safe!
Love that guitar watched the episodes when they first aired, great job Ben. I would love to try and build one just like it. Of course, getting my hands on a piece of Padauk big enough for the neck would be hard. Additionally, if I can get my hands on the Padauk I would probably be too scared I would mess it up to actually build it.
i love the unique string tone from it, the thinner wood causes a strange resonance, would be great for a clean blues tone, or a more psychedelic rock light tone
I've been geeking out on guitar builds lately (after a very healthy stretch engrossed in the precision world of timepieces at Watchfinder, et al. I can tell you're a fan, Ben.). Many builds in the CZcams landscape are fascinating but perhaps in some cases, a little hastily thought out and ultimately, only 6~7.5 on the lust scale, while this guitar had me absolutely drooling (9.55!). I just love that it is padauk throughout (aside from that sweet bog oak fretboard binding). The tiered and slotted top is brilliant, as is the idea to leave the chambers open at the ends. One could hear in the final demo that this instrument has amazing resonance and killer tone. Classic and so sexy.
The inside of this guitar reminds me of the ports inside a loudspeaker. If you want a challenge, I invite you to dive into the rabbit hole of speaker design to see if there is a way to place the baffles to create a particular sound
Dude that guitar sounded better than solid body guitars ive heard trying to start learning now hopefully i can grasp it to have a reason to collect them
There are a number of aspects (location and number of entries) where I could’ve conceivably been the winner - aside from never having received a phone call from Ben, nor having the name Arthur. Ah well... Congratulations! And thanks again, to Ben, for building an amazing instrument and offering it to fans.
This guitar is so freaking amazing. I hope to come learn how to build them whenever im able to afford it. In the meantime im just messing with some pre-made kits. Just utherly destroy them and build something awesome.
Even before i saw this video i decided im making my own custom Explorer thats gonna be covered in brass and polished to a mirror finish similar to a brass instrument like trombone or trumpet I really hope it comes out good in the end
Awesome build and very unique, would be great to see what you did with this concept and no time crunch. Always liked the sound of a hollow body especially 355s.
"There is no reason.
Or excuse.
Except that I was left unsupervised."
Possibly my favorite "because I can" quote of all time.
thats the excuse i'm using from now on
Same here!
Pyromaniacs Unite!
I see you employ people of sophisticated taste who play Monuments songs for demos.
I see you are a person of sophisticated taste who recognises said people! B
I'm actually waiting for the case.
One of my favourite things about watching Ben is that he looks straight up like a 1% biker, but then he opens his mouth and he sounds like an Oxford scholar. It's such a surreal experience.
What a great design, I love the explorer reimagined as a hollow body. The word choice was stunning, such a beautiful colour
That was one hell of an epic build. I just love the way your slender finger moves on the wood (no pun intended). It's really awesome to see such work of beauty all thanks to you and CZcams.
I just watched all the videos of this absolutely gorgeous piece of art. Simplicity is NOT simple at all! Thank you so much for sharing whith us all those priceless tips and tricks, and those incredibly communicative good vibes. You made my day, Ben. Literally! Hope you get well soon
Standing ovation for you Sir. Watched the whole thing. Hats off!
I am patiently waiting for the case build. Now I do play and I have twelve guitars after I sold off six pre 1963 Fenders and four pre 1965 Gibson guitars to help my retirement fund. I still have a few Gibson 335's and a Fender Mustang but I am looking forward to building my own Guitar. I moved to Israel eight years ago after being a building contractor for thirty plus years in the USA.. I still do build and sell boats from wood so I have a lot of experience in wood working. I have tuned up a few guitars but your videos have been very informative. Thank you for the time and effort in helping the enthusiasts, young and old, like myself in knowledge of one of my most favorite hobbies, guitars and all things to do with them!
Dude it took me a very short moment to adore your thespian manner, perfectly compliments your technical repertoire sir. Thank you for making the effort to deliver such quality - I feel safe in the warm, leathery, whiskey hinted , wood smoke tinted sphere of goodness.
The most beautiful built and design guitars i have ever seen.! Just artwork each and every piece...🤘🤘🤘🤘
i could watch this all day
I have never seen such a beautiful guitar before. Oh my dear.
I have never really been much of a fan of that shape but make it natural and it's a whole different story! That thing is a beauty.
Really love this build! I just watched it for the 3rd time. Your guitars are amazing looking and sounding. This design REALLY speaks to me. I have looked at many closer to home, but the flying V with the through neck design is just amazing. The wood choice is perfect.
I admire the skill of people who can make something so beautiful with their own hands. I wish I could do this.
Your build videos are so addictive. Love it! Gorgeous guitar, my friend. Fantastic work as usual!
Well Arthur, congratulations you’re the proud owner of an amazing, one of a kind explorer. I’m envious😁
Gutted. Well done. Such an awesome instrument.
Got to see it in the wood back in January.
Congrats.
This was an amazing process to watch, the guitar is insane!
"I don't really want to send a guitar to Canada."
... noted.
I thought u make up that words....but, he says that!....haha
I missed the entirety of the design and build process of this, and yet out of all the guitars you've made and shown off on this channel (that I've seen), this one is by far my favorite. If I ever find myself in the position of commissioning an instrument, this would be it.
One of the most beautiful guitars I have encountered on videos, keep up the good work.
I'm crying because it wasn't me but happy it went o a fellow Canadian. Ben you and your whole staff are truly AMAZING. Stay safe looking forward to the next series.. I can only wish I had your talent and artistic vision.. Take care from Grand Manan Canada
Well done. Incredible build. One of my favorites. Sounds amazing as well, cheers! 👏🏻😃🎉🔥🎶
what a joy to watch this video ... thanks ben (and crew)
I think I fell in love 😮😮😮 It looks so good so fine and the boddy on It 🤩🤩🤩 jup love it and love youre video’s !! Keep up the good work you and the team ! Respect ! And Grts from belgium 😊
Beautiful art piece. What a privilege it would be to play any of your guitar creations. 🤘
I absolutely want/need so bad to build guitars myself. It’s the biggest passion of my life other than playing them. Great work btw I’ve been watching every video you put out, love it!
Hey ich hab mir ein paar Videos angesehen und ich muss sagen ich habe noch nie schönere Gitarren gesehen großes Kompliment 😁
Loved the design of this one, the way it is constructed, the simplicity of the colour palette. I'd really like to hear a demo of how it sounds acoustically and maybe for future builds, put a piezo in as well as the magnetic pickups? Looking forward to watching the case build. I hope Crimson and everyone there is doing well in these difficult times.
Looking forward to the case build. Congrats Arthur.
This was really cool and so beautiful!!!!
How the hell have I never heard of you guys? Yay for youtube recs. I love the narrator, he's explaining stuff well, and everything in the video is gorgeous. I'm 11 minutes in, and now I have to watch the rest of your stuff. Thanks, lol. Also, suscribed to keep up on it.
Thank you.. we have many many different builds for you to check out.. I hope you enjoy the as much as I enjoyed making them. B
Beautiful BEAUTIFUL Work!! Amazing build!! Great video, really fun to watch!!
Guitars and craftsmanship... And an entire channel worth of it?... Subbed!
You know what makes me happy? Ben building awesome guitars!
Happy birthday Arthur, enjoy the guitar.
that is probably the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen
Cool Beans - Congrats to Arthur, a fellow Canuck, Ben, hope this virus hasn't interrupted your school schedule to much, looking forward to the case build and other future videos, Cheers
Great to see it went to someone who'll appreciate it ... and the case? .. And ... great demo.
Great playing at the end that guitar looks absolutely class and sounds absolutely class
I dig the design!!! you are inspiring me to build my own guitar
No words to describe this, Ben is from another world when it comes to building. Absolutely AMAZING as always!
Wow, thank you! B
I very much love that design. AWESOME
That guys is so lucky. Fellow Canadian here. Love this channel.
Can't work with machinery for 24 hrs straight? That's ok, the machines are doing the work I'm just supervising. What you came up with was just so incredible.
Im in the states and wish i could have one of those models..you did a fantastic job.
Very exciting watching of this all come together!
the amount of tlc that went into that guitar is incredible
I've been subscribed for some time now ( like many others) I work crazy hours and binge the crap out of your videos when I have the time. I do this so much my wife even knows your first name. I do this because you are the most skilled Luther I subscribe to and there are many. I watched your videos for some time before I subscribed, and subscribed after watching you break the head stock off a perfectly good acoustic to test a new wood glue that was sent to you for testing purposes. Kudo to your skill, and great personality!
This looks sooooo badass!!! well done!!
Man that guy didn't seem all that excited. I would have been going bonkers if I won that guitar. Yet another masterpiece from Ben who in my opinion is one of the best builders out there.
That sounds really nice unplugged too!
This one might be my Favorite. very awesome
Awesome design and build. Color is wow!
Glad you like it, thank you. over time it will fade back to a more natural wood colour, which is sad.. but still, I do love this guitar very much
Despite being a hack guitar player for multiple decades, I know next to nothing about the actual art, science and sheer craft that goes into the creation of my chosen instrument. These series from Crimson simply blow my mind - the level of detail and precision is truly impressive. And such a small thing, but I am really amazed at how strong quality, professional wood glue actually bonds so permanently. Incredible to think about just some glue holding things together. BRILLIANT WORK BEN....! Cheers, thank you and stay safe!
I loved this entire build start to finish
absolutely stunning build
LOL the 🔥🔥🔥 at 14:55 is the proof why Ben is a legend . Love it 😀
"This week on Skurge Builds" Truly epic work- can't get enough!
lol.. thank you. B
BEHOLD! MY GUITAR!
Just Amazing Work You Do
Love the semi hollow aspect of this Exployer !
Thank you very much! We're going to be putting something similar into production soon. B
well dang it. now I'll have to 3d print my own. Congrats Canadian winner guy and Happy Birthday!... Now if only my order from January would arrive -.-
Really cool guitar. Really enjoyed seeing the process!
Love that guitar watched the episodes when they first aired, great job Ben. I would love to try and build one just like it. Of course, getting my hands on a piece of Padauk big enough for the neck would be hard. Additionally, if I can get my hands on the Padauk I would probably be too scared I would mess it up to actually build it.
i love the unique string tone from it, the thinner wood causes a strange resonance, would be great for a clean blues tone, or a more psychedelic rock light tone
I've been geeking out on guitar builds lately (after a very healthy stretch engrossed in the precision world of timepieces at Watchfinder, et al. I can tell you're a fan, Ben.). Many builds in the CZcams landscape are fascinating but perhaps in some cases, a little hastily thought out and ultimately, only 6~7.5 on the lust scale, while this guitar had me absolutely drooling (9.55!). I just love that it is padauk throughout (aside from that sweet bog oak fretboard binding). The tiered and slotted top is brilliant, as is the idea to leave the chambers open at the ends. One could hear in the final demo that this instrument has amazing resonance and killer tone. Classic and so sexy.
wow that's so fantastic. I wish I had something like that
OMG. This guitar...is a dream! I WANT IT!
I've loved to build. Thank you
The inside of this guitar reminds me of the ports inside a loudspeaker. If you want a challenge, I invite you to dive into the rabbit hole of speaker design to see if there is a way to place the baffles to create a particular sound
I think, this guitar and you are incredibly woooow! Master top!
you need to build this guitar more and sell ! this shape is awesome!
Congratulations dude!
This is AMMMAAAZZZINGGG! I'd like to personally try it. 😊😊
Yes I'm impressed that is beautiful
Dude that guitar sounded better than solid body guitars ive heard trying to start learning now hopefully i can grasp it to have a reason to collect them
WOW! Thats not a guitar, thats a masterpiece. I'm not good enought to play it, but i wanna touch or at least to watch it in museum
Dont mind if I do! I've been waitin' for this
There are a number of aspects (location and number of entries) where I could’ve conceivably been the winner - aside from never having received a phone call from Ben, nor having the name Arthur. Ah well...
Congratulations! And thanks again, to Ben, for building an amazing instrument and offering it to fans.
This guitar is so freaking amazing.
I hope to come learn how to build them whenever im able to afford it.
In the meantime im just messing with some pre-made kits. Just utherly destroy them and build something awesome.
Even before i saw this video i decided im making my own custom Explorer thats gonna be covered in brass and polished to a mirror finish similar to a brass instrument like trombone or trumpet
I really hope it comes out good in the end
This video inspired me to build my own guitar after a lot of compromising behold my modded kit telecaster
Its beautiful! I love it!!
Beautiful guitar.
That's absolutely art
very cool design
Aaaaw. Thanks for the guitarr!
Awesome build and very unique, would be great to see what you did with this concept and no time crunch. Always liked the sound of a hollow body especially 355s.
I have been thinking of little else since I built her.. I will do another guitar in still style one day for sure. Thanks for watching! B
really cool looking guitar.you are awesom
Sick guitar!
He liked it so much he shed tears because he didn't want to give it away.
Aw what a nice guy, glad he won.
Another stunning build.
Stunning, just stunning.
That triple moon logo is awesome
That is one amazing explorer!
Gorgeous, both of you :D
Absolutely beautiful guitar... And I'm not a guitarist - I'm a drummer/vocalist and now I've started my journey with bass guitar :).
Congrats to you Arthur!
Please send 1 to Brasil!!!! I like so much your videos, keep doin' this excellent work! Top, man!