I've watched all episodes of this guitar (re)build and in every episode there has been at least 20 moments when I felt I would have given up. I have so much respect for your patience and your skills. I loved every second you shared with us. Thanks! ❤️😎
That logo is an absolute work of art, the filing round the edges really made a difference. My only concern would be the unsupported middle section- it could easily be bent or broken. I'm sure a man of your skill & talent could add a third support just to be safe. What was the saw blade that didn't break? I think I need a few of those. It's been a most interesting and innovative series, thoroughly enjoyable and the final result is a great guitar.
Absolutely agree with you on the craftsmanship. My concern is with the logo floating out in space, the top of the J and the i will easily snag on something, resulting in ruining the piece.
That frame from the office 😅Oh and obviously impressed with the final result, enjoyed watching the entire build as it slowly became more and more complex but ended up so well regardless.
When I was growing up I used to watch DR Who with Tom Baker. Episodes used to split over 4 weeks and each part ended with a terrible cliff hanger. There was no on-demand, no VCR you had to watch it or miss it and you had to wait patiently for the next installment. These skills in patience and determination have set me up so well; this build has been like that. Waiting for the next brilliant diversion, hiding behind the sofa moments when it could all go wrong. But we all know that Ben is the Dr, in the end he will be victorious against the bug eyed monsters of adversity and guitar building gremlins. What a victory this one was! The crimson sonic screwdriver of hex is born.
A Labour of love if ever I saw one. Attention to detail raises your instruments above the rest. I thought the Jasmine logo looked great right after you cut it out, but you lavished more time and skill on it and made it something truly special. That, my friend, is why I love your channel.
I like everything about the logo except its fragility - I really hope it survives. The whole transformation of this guitar has been quite remarkable - she's one lucky young lady!
I hadn't been watching your videos for a long time but I couldn't miss the last episode of your daughter's guitar. Well once again I'm completely amazed by the great ideas, the awesome skills and great work of Ben ! The logo is an art piece on its own and goes really well with the guitar which is beautiful.
It's a real beauty Ben. Great choice to leave the logo standing proud of the surface. We'll done, she'll have to love it! Us dads will all admire this and feel inspired I'm sure!
Hiya Ben, Great video, thank you. Nobody expects the jewellery lesson! Nice one pal, very enjoyable, the instrument looked absolutely first class, well done. Stay safe, Steve...
I made my eldest son an electric guitar and now I'm close to finishing a jazz base for my second son. I'm at the stage of thinking about finishings. Someone recommended Crimson Guitars for finishes and then I found this you tube channel which is very inspiring. Kids are a great excuse to make guitars. :-)
I prefer the rounded lettering. It looks like the fender (coincidence) logo from a classic automobile. I too wonder about longevity/security...Especially when in the hands of a teenager, although gals tend to be more careful with objects than young boys...I would almost be tempted to inlay the logo, and then possibly flood the inlay with resin, to maintain that 3D appearance, while being flush with the surface of the headstock...And would only require a few mils of resin. I wonder if that logo you made, could be molded in molten metal, with a series of 3 mounting posts on the back, for a future Crimson guitar model named after your Daughter.....Wouldn't that be fun?
The Jasmine nameplate is a nice finishing touch. Your daughter is a very lucky person to have a father who is willing to make such a beautiful instrument for her. Thanks for sharing this labor of love. We'll see you next time.
Considering the amount of skill, time, and creativity you've invested in this guitar, I hope nobody is keeping score because it would would take 1,000 Father's Days of appreciation to bring your daughter's account to zero! Ive loved this channel since I watched the first video two days ago. so let us pretend my opinion means something as I say, "This is a channel of rare quality worthy of immense appreciation."
So much love for a daughter - brilliant. I tried to stay focused on love for mine as I put flooring into her room, closet & hall. Nobody would have watched a vid of my efforts, though - LOL The fret inlay and final headstock overlay were my two favorite sessions. Peace - Deeve
I.... for some reason, only discovered this series yesterday.... watched the lot (including the silver and abalone inlays episode) and have been thoroughly entertained.... Next!
Care lavished on your daughters guitar is a thing of beauty. For polish on metal I tend to use Sovol. Also use it to polish up Plastic cavity covers etc
I would have positioned the artwork on the headstock and drilled the holes BEFORE adding the support posts, but that's probably because I can't line things up very well. Also glad that you are "pulling with your rubbers and not pushing". Thanks Ben & co.
Here in the States, we call that an Emblem. Now you should do another one, this time with the shadow background. You know like the amp logos. That would look great on her case 😁
It may have taken a while to complete, but the final product looks truly amazing. Thanks for sharing this project. My only concern is the logo standing proud of the surface looks so delicate and it could catch on any number of things.
Incredible work on the honeycomb weight reduction. The jewlers saw technique I learned involves strict up and down motion, no rocking forward and backward. Think sewing machine or scroll saw motion. A blade lasts 4 or 5 inlays this way, even with shell. The rounded-over lettering is a great idea, like a vintage car emblem!
So for attaching your pattern instead masking tape clear packing tape works well too. I Use that to cover my scroll saw patterns after spray adhesive to keep it down. Seems to add slip as the blade cuts
A suggestion: Both for taping over the printed stencil and for marking the pin hole locations on the headstock, have you considered the 3M Scotch "Magic" tape as an alternative to masking tape? It's semi-transparent (so easier to see your paper stencil), and low-tack and works well as a pressure-sensitive tape to mark contact point. Plus it's easy to write on if you need to.
Came out looking amazing... When you first put the size you had chosen on there, I was like the J needs to be just a tad bit bigger to match the Fender look... And it did turn out amazing... Look forward to seeing daughters reaction to the guitar when you give it back to her...
The guitar looks great Ben, I saw it in the flesh at the maker’s show, now you’ve added Jasmine’s name it’s really finished it off. Just one thing, I think you like playing this guitar too much, Jasmine better be quick and get hold of it 😂. Great video cheers Dave
The inlay is gorgeous. As to your file assortment, you need to make a tray with small grooves to act as holders. Then they are lined up in a row, and can't knock into each other. This was a fun build, and it gave me some ideas for what to do for my own daughter, who says a Tele is too big/heavy for a 9 year old to play. (and I think she might be right)
Amazing work! Just really adds that final punch to the look. Also leather is a great workbench tool, especially if you keep it clean. I ordered a custom one with a smooth front and suede back, so the extra layer softened things just enough and it doesn't slip. I got mine done with my logo tooled and painted into the bottom corner too, just for fun.
Great build, super nice end result. I would be cautious about leaving the logo proud of the headstock as it will get caught and snapped off at some point
This guitar turned out fantastic! The design and the colors work very well together! Bravo!👏🏼👍🏼 I‘ve done similar for my kit-build (the one in the pic). Casted my signature in Chrom-Kobalt-Molybdenum, with few thin pins for hammering in. Still undecided where to put it… she‘s already overloaded…😌
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars I made a mold out of a special completely burnable wax wich hardens under UV light (in german called Lichtwachs). As a dental tech we use it often, beside mostly wax. But one thing is to consider: a cast metal is more brittle than rolled sheet metal. Cheers!😃 //Rudy
I enjoyed watching the entire build series. The finished guitar looks great and the fragile logo will probably hold up if you intend to hang the guitar on the wall. It seems that anything like a gig bag or guitar case would destroy it. I hope your daughter loves it.
Love it, and I can tell you love your daughter. I have a lot of respect for you and your art. I build guitars too and live in the US, I want to build a guitar with you. You build one there while I build one here for our CZcams channels. With the highest regard Wookie Guitars
31:16 & 32:08 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm sure Jasmine's loving this guitar! And whatever she's going to do or be, it'll always be something you made yourself, and made it specifically for her. That's just well beyond special... Oh, and if building guitars get a bit stale for you, from the way you handle all those fiddly bits you'd make an excellent dentist, Ben! 😜👍🙏
Have to admit Ben. When you started on this one by punching holes you lost me. I was thinking WTF bro? Now all these months later you have made a very beautiful gift for your daughter! As a daughter dad myself I applaud you sir! What a great way to stay relevant in Jasmines life! Bet she loves it!
I enjoyed this live. This guitar turned out really nice. I hope Jasmine really loves this guitar from her dad! What a logo, I must try this technique at some point. ✌️ & 💕
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars you certainly do my friend. Hey brother. Check your Instagram in a few minutes. I've got an idea I want to run by you! I'll make it short. P&L
I was just thinking “Whoa! That looks cool, suspended a bit there.” Then you immediately thought the same. Looks awesome. Love when an accident = an upgrade.
Well Ben, you've inspired me to use an appliqué style logo. I do however think in spite of how good the 3-D effect looks it's going to get tweaked all to crap in general use. Especially knocked about in a kids room.
For your files...commit 24-36" of horizontal inline flat surface. Drill holes on a 1" schedule from one end to the other matching hole-dia. To the files. They will display upright .and you'll never skewer yourself when reaching one...muscle memory will have you finding them with the slightest glance within a few weeks..
Bear.. you have taken some video editing techniques from fight club, haven't you? Ya cheeky bastard. Very cool inlay, outlay... Decal? I'm tempted to do the same with my last build that is also all done, but without a logo
I understand her not wanting to appear on camera, but I also wish we could have seen her reaction. if I got something even half as awesome as this from my dad I would either scream like a lunatic, cry like a child, or remain in silent shock - or some combination of the three!! it turned out amazing, and I hope she plays it to hell and back!
You should invest in a small bead blasting tool. You can create almost any finish on any metal with various types of media, from course sand doe a rough finish to mica crystals which absolutely polish aluminum. But not aluminium.
Final weight 3.5 kg after tedious works involved, there are some guitar weighs only 3.12kg off the shelf. But for the sake of doing all this for his daughter I think is worth it, not forgetting he has got all the tools and skill of doing it. If he is charging for customer request think it won't be cheap.
Willing Ben to use the cut out from the J for the dot above the I. That's being said, I'm only a third through the vid ..... Will my force persuasion (through time) work?
Ben, here's a trick I use on inlays. Once you've got your inlay perfected on your computer print it to a sheet of paper. Next, carefully cover the print with packing tape making sure there are no wrinkles. Then cover over it again with masking tape. Back in the printer and print it to the masking tape. LET IT DRY! It will release with ease and apply to your material and headstock for routing!
'Onlay' - definitely. Big respect, by the way - I've been a full-time guitar/bass repair tech since 1980, and I know exactly how much concentration that took.
Really enjoyed this build Ben, quick question my daughter is 7 and just starting to learn to play brought her first 3/4 electric guitar but this is too heavy for her would you recommend doing what you've done or is there any other way of reducing the weight?? Cheers
Love the video and your work quality as always. Just wondering what the Steve Carell screen shots were for, on 31:16 & 32:09? What are you trying to subliminally advertise lol?
I've watched all episodes of this guitar (re)build and in every episode there has been at least 20 moments when I felt I would have given up.
I have so much respect for your patience and your skills. I loved every second you shared with us. Thanks! ❤️😎
Every time Ben says something to the extend of "last video of the Series..." I'm like "Really Ben? Is it really? 🧐" 😁
Is this the second or third “last” video of the series
Same. I can never see the tongue in his cheek.😁
Laughs in Claro
The love of a dad in his daughter materialised in this instrument. Whatever you think of it, it cannot be more perfect. I am realy touched!
Couldn't have said it better!
Loved the hidden “that’s what she said” bravo to the editor of this video, well played
31:16
Again 32:08 😂
I was like "wait.... Did I just get fight clubbed?
Came to comments to confirm
That was funny as hell 😂 Bravo indeed!
The big question though: how happy was your daughter?
Awesome result, and an amazing journey
I think Jasmine should get her own range of crimson guitars. A signature model, if you will!! 😁
As long as Takamine doesn't take issue with it. Takimine has a second line called "Jasmine". Would hate to see another debacle like the Broadcaster.
That logo is an absolute work of art, the filing round the edges really made a difference. My only concern would be the unsupported middle section- it could easily be bent or broken. I'm sure a man of your skill & talent could add a third support just to be safe.
What was the saw blade that didn't break? I think I need a few of those.
It's been a most interesting and innovative series, thoroughly enjoyable and the final result is a great guitar.
Absolutely agree with you on the craftsmanship. My concern is with the logo floating out in space, the top of the J and the i will easily snag on something, resulting in ruining the piece.
@@trevorward85043 Especially since it's made of aluminum and not steel or something similar
Ditto. I think putting it all the way in will be safer for the logo.
“It’s not perfect”…because it’s beyond perfect! Looks like a car emblem, very cool!
That frame from the office 😅Oh and obviously impressed with the final result, enjoyed watching the entire build as it slowly became more and more complex but ended up so well regardless.
I was so confused by that. There's another one a few mins later as he's using the tiny hand drill. Right after he says he's grabbing some lubrication
What an amazing gift from father to daughter. Stunning workmanship. Well done dad!
When I was growing up I used to watch DR Who with Tom Baker. Episodes used to split over 4 weeks and each part ended with a terrible cliff hanger. There was no on-demand, no VCR you had to watch it or miss it and you had to wait patiently for the next installment. These skills in patience and determination have set me up so well; this build has been like that. Waiting for the next brilliant diversion, hiding behind the sofa moments when it could all go wrong. But we all know that Ben is the Dr, in the end he will be victorious against the bug eyed monsters of adversity and guitar building gremlins. What a victory this one was! The crimson sonic screwdriver of hex is born.
Thank you so much! You have a way with words, and I appreciate this.
* "Doctor" Who
@@beatmasterbossy yes.. him..er.. they.
A Labour of love if ever I saw one. Attention to detail raises your instruments above the rest. I thought the Jasmine logo looked great right after you cut it out, but you lavished more time and skill on it and made it something truly special. That, my friend, is why I love your channel.
Wow, thank you!
Finding this series right now is perfect. I’m about to start a build for a friends 13 year old daughter.
Congratulations on the completing the build. Looks supreme.
I like everything about the logo except its fragility - I really hope it survives. The whole transformation of this guitar has been quite remarkable - she's one lucky young lady!
If that seems to be a problem, it could be hammered down closer to the surface which should help a lot.
I watched you build this from the beginning. 😎❤️🎼🎸Amazing work. 👏👏👏Beautiful guitar.
I hadn't been watching your videos for a long time but I couldn't miss the last episode of your daughter's guitar. Well once again I'm completely amazed by the great ideas, the awesome skills and great work of Ben ! The logo is an art piece on its own and goes really well with the guitar which is beautiful.
Wow, thank you!
It's a real beauty Ben. Great choice to leave the logo standing proud of the surface. We'll done, she'll have to love it! Us dads will all admire this and feel inspired I'm sure!
The hex pattern is off the charts mental! Beyond all reasonable expectations. Simply amazing!
An absolute beauty with fatherhood meaning makes it that much more special. Made some great content too 👍
That turned out very nicely! Great job on Jasmine's guitar, Ben!
Hiya Ben,
Great video, thank you. Nobody expects the jewellery lesson! Nice one pal, very enjoyable, the instrument looked absolutely first class, well done.
Stay safe, Steve...
One of my favorite builds! Thanks Ben
you are awesome and your daughter is very lucky to have a beautiful guitar that her father built for her.
The Michael Scott easter egg 😂 Great video and an amazing looking guitar!
I made my eldest son an electric guitar and now I'm close to finishing a jazz base for my second son. I'm at the stage of thinking about finishings. Someone recommended Crimson Guitars for finishes and then I found this you tube channel which is very inspiring. Kids are a great excuse to make guitars. :-)
I always watch a channel for a video or two, just to see what they are up to. And I followed you just to see how this guidtar ends. Beautiful piece!
I prefer the rounded lettering. It looks like the fender (coincidence) logo from a classic automobile. I too wonder about longevity/security...Especially when in the hands of a teenager, although gals tend to be more careful with objects than young boys...I would almost be tempted to inlay the logo, and then possibly flood the inlay with resin, to maintain that 3D appearance, while being flush with the surface of the headstock...And would only require a few mils of resin.
I wonder if that logo you made, could be molded in molten metal, with a series of 3 mounting posts on the back, for a future Crimson guitar model named after your Daughter.....Wouldn't that be fun?
The Jasmine nameplate is a nice finishing touch. Your daughter is a very lucky person to have a father who is willing to make such a beautiful instrument for her. Thanks for sharing this labor of love. We'll see you next time.
it has been my pleasure!
Considering the amount of skill, time, and creativity you've invested in this guitar, I hope nobody is keeping score because it would would take 1,000 Father's Days of appreciation to bring your daughter's account to zero!
Ive loved this channel since I watched the first video two days ago. so let us pretend my opinion means something as I say, "This is a channel of rare quality worthy of immense appreciation."
So much love for a daughter - brilliant. I tried to stay focused on love for mine as I put flooring into her room, closet & hall. Nobody would have watched a vid of my efforts, though - LOL
The fret inlay and final headstock overlay were my two favorite sessions.
Peace - Deeve
I.... for some reason, only discovered this series yesterday.... watched the lot (including the silver and abalone inlays episode) and have been thoroughly entertained.... Next!
Thank you very much, welcome to the journey
Love that Archimedes drill, and the Jasmine logo slightly raised is trick!!
That instrument is built with lots of love and all the more beautiful for it.
This was a great build to watch from start to finish. It looks amazing. I hope your daughter gets many years of enjoyment out of it.
me too, thank you
You have so much patience and attention to detail Ben!
That 50s logo is the bomb! And not having it flush with the headstock is genius! :D
I shouldn't be surprised by the results on this channel, but I can't believe how good the onlay looks. What a piece.
Beautiful build, beautiful gift and that nameplate on the headstock is just the icing on top! Well done.
Ben..AMAZING work mate !! The badge/inlay alone , OMG ! It looks so good being a bit proud off the headstock..!
Care lavished on your daughters guitar is a thing of beauty. For polish on metal I tend to use Sovol. Also use it to polish up Plastic cavity covers etc
Well worth the wait, sir. The logo is the cake topper. Enjoyed the series. Thank you.
This has been an excellent project. Well done.
I love the craftsmanship.
I would have positioned the artwork on the headstock and drilled the holes BEFORE adding the support posts, but that's probably because I can't line things up very well.
Also glad that you are "pulling with your rubbers and not pushing".
Thanks Ben & co.
That's a good idea!
Very nice Ben. This turned out perfectly.
Oh my goodness, I’ve waited forever to see this vision come to fruition! Well worth the wait! Thank you!!! So clever…
You are so welcome!
Here in the States, we call that an Emblem. Now you should do another one, this time with the shadow background. You know like the amp logos. That would look great on her case 😁
It may have taken a while to complete, but the final product looks truly amazing. Thanks for sharing this project. My only concern is the logo standing proud of the surface looks so delicate and it could catch on any number of things.
Incredible work on the honeycomb weight reduction.
The jewlers saw technique I learned involves strict up and down motion, no rocking forward and backward. Think sewing machine or scroll saw motion. A blade lasts 4 or 5 inlays this way, even with shell.
The rounded-over lettering is a great idea, like a vintage car emblem!
So for attaching your pattern instead masking tape clear packing tape works well too. I Use that to cover my scroll saw patterns after spray adhesive to keep it down. Seems to add slip as the blade cuts
I’m a Las Vegas native, and the font you’re using is very reminiscent of the original Flamingo Hotel logo script. 😁
Wow, that’s stunning. Love the little finger drill thing!
sooooo coool! i love the floating effect.
A suggestion: Both for taping over the printed stencil and for marking the pin hole locations on the headstock, have you considered the 3M Scotch "Magic" tape as an alternative to masking tape? It's semi-transparent (so easier to see your paper stencil), and low-tack and works well as a pressure-sensitive tape to mark contact point. Plus it's easy to write on if you need to.
Now I want my name on a headstock. That looks gorgeous!
Came out looking amazing... When you first put the size you had chosen on there, I was like the J needs to be just a tad bit bigger to match the Fender look... And it did turn out amazing... Look forward to seeing daughters reaction to the guitar when you give it back to her...
The true definition of a creative perfectionist
The guitar looks great Ben, I saw it in the flesh at the maker’s show, now you’ve added Jasmine’s name it’s really finished it off. Just one thing, I think you like playing this guitar too much, Jasmine better be quick and get hold of it 😂. Great video cheers Dave
The inlay is gorgeous. As to your file assortment, you need to make a tray with small grooves to act as holders. Then they are lined up in a row, and can't knock into each other.
This was a fun build, and it gave me some ideas for what to do for my own daughter, who says a Tele is too big/heavy for a 9 year old to play. (and I think she might be right)
Amazing work! Just really adds that final punch to the look. Also leather is a great workbench tool, especially if you keep it clean. I ordered a custom one with a smooth front and suede back, so the extra layer softened things just enough and it doesn't slip. I got mine done with my logo tooled and painted into the bottom corner too, just for fun.
Great build, super nice end result. I would be cautious about leaving the logo proud of the headstock as it will get caught and snapped off at some point
Logo crown and polish? Nice! Really nice guitar btw.
This guitar turned out fantastic! The design and the colors work very well together! Bravo!👏🏼👍🏼
I‘ve done similar for my kit-build (the one in the pic).
Casted my signature in Chrom-Kobalt-Molybdenum, with few thin pins for hammering in. Still undecided where to put it… she‘s already overloaded…😌
Thanks a lot! Casting now.. I hadn't considered that, cheers for the idea!
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars
I made a mold out of a special completely burnable wax wich hardens under UV light (in german called Lichtwachs). As a dental tech we use it often, beside mostly wax.
But one thing is to consider: a cast metal is more brittle than rolled sheet metal.
Cheers!😃 //Rudy
I enjoyed watching the entire build series. The finished guitar looks great and the fragile logo will probably hold up if you intend to hang the guitar on the wall. It seems that anything like a gig bag or guitar case would destroy it. I hope your daughter loves it.
Love it, and I can tell you love your daughter. I have a lot of respect for you and your art. I build guitars too and live in the US, I want to build a guitar with you. You build one there while I build one here for our CZcams channels.
With the highest regard
Wookie Guitars
31:16 & 32:08 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm sure Jasmine's loving this guitar!
And whatever she's going to do or be, it'll always be something you made yourself, and made it specifically for her. That's just well beyond special...
Oh, and if building guitars get a bit stale for you, from the way you handle all those fiddly bits you'd make an excellent dentist, Ben! 😜👍🙏
Ben as soon as you were tapping in the outlay i was thinking it looks so cool sitting proud with a slight shadow underneath top top work
Then you seen it too i was so happy lol
So cool! Like the emblem on a '60s car.
Have to admit Ben. When you started on this one by punching holes you lost me. I was thinking WTF bro? Now all these months later you have made a very beautiful gift for your daughter! As a daughter dad myself I applaud you sir! What a great way to stay relevant in Jasmines life! Bet she loves it!
I enjoyed this live. This guitar turned out really nice. I hope Jasmine really loves this guitar from her dad! What a logo, I must try this technique at some point. ✌️ & 💕
Hey Todd, I completely forgot I did this one in the live stream. Man I need to take a break lol
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars you certainly do my friend. Hey brother. Check your Instagram in a few minutes. I've got an idea I want to run by you! I'll make it short. P&L
This has been a wonderful and touching series of videos.
thank you
Just done the same using and original plastic logo on my Hofner violin bass. Looks really cool!
I was just thinking “Whoa! That looks cool, suspended a bit there.” Then you immediately thought the same. Looks awesome.
Love when an accident = an upgrade.
Well Ben, you've inspired me to use an appliqué style logo. I do however think in spite of how good the
3-D effect looks it's going to get tweaked all to crap in general use. Especially knocked about in a kids room.
I may have to fix this one from time to time.. but on production guitars I wouldn't be leaving the logo raised to the same extent...
Stunning work👏. İ think that s the most a guitar can a be custom made.
Love the 3d look, reminds me of old school neon signs. Maybe on another build with a similar idea, you could back light it. Give it even more depth.
I enjoyed this journey. Thank you.
thank you for coming along for the ride!
For your files...commit 24-36" of horizontal inline flat surface. Drill holes on a 1" schedule from one end to the other matching hole-dia. To the files. They will display upright
.and you'll never skewer yourself when reaching one...muscle memory will have you finding them with the slightest glance within a few weeks..
Bear.. you have taken some video editing techniques from fight club, haven't you? Ya cheeky bastard. Very cool inlay, outlay... Decal? I'm tempted to do the same with my last build that is also all done, but without a logo
Loved the subliminal The Office image around 30:59!
The logo looks great, it’s pretty much an old school car badge.
convoluted or not i loved your work all the way and your thought process and those choices that you made along the way. thanks so much
You have inspired me i build a bass guitar. Keep up the great work.
That's awesome!
I understand her not wanting to appear on camera, but I also wish we could have seen her reaction. if I got something even half as awesome as this from my dad I would either scream like a lunatic, cry like a child, or remain in silent shock - or some combination of the three!! it turned out amazing, and I hope she plays it to hell and back!
You should invest in a small bead blasting tool. You can create almost any finish on any metal with various types of media, from course sand doe a rough finish to mica crystals which absolutely polish aluminum. But not aluminium.
Final weight 3.5 kg after tedious works involved, there are some guitar weighs only 3.12kg off the shelf. But for the sake of doing all this for his daughter I think is worth it, not forgetting he has got all the tools and skill of doing it. If he is charging for customer request think it won't be cheap.
Truly A Labor of Love, Well Done Sir!
Thank you, it was great fun to do this one.
Ben getting out the saw
Me thinking: "Ah, here we go, time to break some blades!"
wasn't disappointed, 10/10
Willing Ben to use the cut out from the J for the dot above the I.
That's being said, I'm only a third through the vid ..... Will my force persuasion (through time) work?
Ben, here's a trick I use on inlays. Once you've got your inlay perfected on your computer print it to a sheet of paper. Next, carefully cover the print with packing tape making sure there are no wrinkles. Then cover over it again with masking tape. Back in the printer and print it to the masking tape. LET IT DRY! It will release with ease and apply to your material and headstock for routing!
That's a great idea, nice one!
'Onlay' - definitely. Big respect, by the way - I've been a full-time guitar/bass repair tech since 1980, and I know exactly how much concentration that took.
Really enjoyed this build Ben, quick question my daughter is 7 and just starting to learn to play brought her first 3/4 electric guitar but this is too heavy for her would you recommend doing what you've done or is there any other way of reducing the weight?? Cheers
Leaving the logo suspended was the right choice!
"Hi, Daddy! How are you doing?" That's exactly how all the daughters in the world work! Classic!
I'm kinda jealous of Jasmine; that's a really cool dad!
The rogue frame at 31:16 , tho... Describes the feeling perfectly 😂😂😂
on 32:09 as well 🤣
Slipping Michael in from The Office was a nice touch
Great work man!! Off the chart skills
That's a lovely guitar! Very unique.
Love the video and your work quality as always. Just wondering what the Steve Carell screen shots were for, on 31:16 & 32:09? What are you trying to subliminally advertise lol?
I have no idea tbh.. Talitha and Bear do their own thing for the most part.. there has to be a reason though..