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Michael Brey Guitars, Finest Custom Guitars
Добавлен 28 авг 2022
A collection of videos about the construction of Michael Brey Classical Guitars and Archtop Guitars plus video - presentations of Guitars which are available for sale.
I am building a small number of exquisite Classical Guitars and Archtop Guitars per year, using only handtools and the finest well seasoned wood. I have specialised in the construction of fine Classical Guitars and acoustic Archtop Guitars and have been doing so since 1994.
Michael Brey Guitars are custom made to your specifications. Your experience as a player combined with three decades of experience in making Guitars on my side will ensure that you will get an instrument which is perfectly suited for your playing style.
On this channel I also want to share with you some of my favourite Music.
I am building a small number of exquisite Classical Guitars and Archtop Guitars per year, using only handtools and the finest well seasoned wood. I have specialised in the construction of fine Classical Guitars and acoustic Archtop Guitars and have been doing so since 1994.
Michael Brey Guitars are custom made to your specifications. Your experience as a player combined with three decades of experience in making Guitars on my side will ensure that you will get an instrument which is perfectly suited for your playing style.
On this channel I also want to share with you some of my favourite Music.
MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR: BODY ASSEMBLY@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
website: michaelbreyguitars.de
From the Making an Archtop Guitar series. Gluing the Maple Back and the Spruce Top to the Sides of a 17" Non - Cutaway, fully acoustic Archtop Guitar.
The Guitar is a custom order and is intended to be played unamplified in a Bigband setting.
This video series is giving you an insight into the making of a handmade, high - end acoustic Archtop Guitar.
Filmed and edited on location by Michael Brey.
website: michaelbreyguitars.de
From the Making an Archtop Guitar series. Gluing the Maple Back and the Spruce Top to the Sides of a 17" Non - Cutaway, fully acoustic Archtop Guitar.
The Guitar is a custom order and is intended to be played unamplified in a Bigband setting.
This video series is giving you an insight into the making of a handmade, high - end acoustic Archtop Guitar.
Filmed and edited on location by Michael Brey.
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MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR: PARALLEL BRACING@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 742Месяц назад
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de From the Making an Archtop Guitar series. Bracing the Spruce Top of a 17" Non - Cutaway, fully acoustic Archtop Guitar. The Guitar is a custom order and is intended to be played unamplified in a Bigband setting. For excellent projection and a cutting sound Parallel Bracing was chosen f...
MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR. Carving Fun.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 1343 месяца назад
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de From the Making an Archtop Guitar series. Carving the Back of a 17" Non - Cutaway, fully acoustic Archtop Guitar. Beautiful wood, a very sharp plane and good music is a recipe for happiness. The Guitar is a custom order and is intended to be played unamplified in a Bigband setting. Thi...
MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR: Cutting the Soundholes.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 1643 месяца назад
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de From the Making an Archtop Guitar series. Cutting the soundholes of the Spruce Guitar Top for a 17" Non - Cutaway, fully acoustic Archtop Guitar. The Guitar is a custom order and is intended to be played unamplified in a Bigband setting. This video series is giving you an insight into ...
LYLE MAYS, "AUGUST". @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 1524 месяца назад
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de Another beautiful composition by Lyle Mays, one of my favorite pianists. Lyle Mays, Piano, Keyboards. Bill Frisell, Guitar. Marc Johnson, Acoustic Bass. Vicki Randle, Percussion. Album: Lyle Mays, "Street Dreams" 1988 Metheny Group Productions.
MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR. Carving the Top Part Two.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 3654 месяца назад
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de From the Making an Archtop Guitar series. Carving the inside arch of the Spruce Guitar Top for a 17" Non - Cutaway, fully acoustic Archtop Guitar. The Guitar is a custom order and is intended to be played unamplified in a Bigband setting. This video series is giving you an insight into...
MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR. Carving the Top Part One.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 9335 месяцев назад
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de From the Making an Archtop Guitar series. Carving the outside arch of the Spruce Guitar Top for a 17" Non - Cutaway, fully acoustic Archtop Guitar. The Guitar is a custom order and is intended to be played unamplified in a Bigband setting. This video series is giving you an insight int...
LYLE MAYS, "Mirror Of The Heart". @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 2416 месяцев назад
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de My all time favourite piano solo. Takes me on a trip through the galaxy. Harmonies from somewhere lightyears away. Lyle Mays, Piano. Album: Lyle Mays, 1986 Metheny Group Productions, 1986 The David Geffen Company.
MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR. Preparing the Top and Back.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 3036 месяцев назад
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de From the Making an Archtop Guitar series. Preparing and joining the Top and Back halves for a 17" Non - Cutaway, fully acoustic Archtop Guitar. The Guitar is a custom order and is intended to be played unamplified in a Bigband setting. This video series is giving you an insight into th...
MAKING A CLASSICAL GUITAR. Part Eight. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Find your next Classical Guitar or Archtop Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de Part eight of a video documentary about the construction of a Michael Brey Classical Guitar. Featuring the fitting and gluing of the Guitar Back. This video series is giving you an insight into the construction process of a handmade, high - end Classical Guitar. Filmed and edited on lo...
BILL FRISELL, PAT METHENY @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de Bill Fisell and Pat Metheny, two iconic playing styles combined on this great recording. Featuring Marc Johnson on bass and Joey Baron on drums. From the Marc Johnson Album " The Sound Of Summer Running". All compositions by Marc Johnson except " In A Quiet Place" by Marc Johnson and E...
MAKING A CLASSICAL GUITAR. Part Seven. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Find your next Classical Guitar or Archtop Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de Part Seven of a video documentary about the construction of a Michael Brey Classical Guitar. Featuring the making of a Guitar Back. This video series is giving you an insight into the construction process of a handmade, high - end Classical Guitar. Filmed and edited on location by Mich...
MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR. Making the Sides Part Two@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 40010 месяцев назад
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de From the Making an Archtop Guitar series. Making the Neck and Bottom Blocks, the Side - Reinforcement, the Linings and installing the Stabilizing Strut for a 17" Non - Cutaway, fully acoustic Archtop Guitar. The Guitar is a custom order and is intended to be played unamplified in a Big...
MAKING KERFED LINING with Handtools. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de Making Kerfed Linings for the Sides of a 17" non - Cutaway acoustic Archtop Guitar. The Linings will increase the gluing surface for the Back and Top of the Guitar and they also act as a reinforcement for the Sides. Watch me making them with handtools only, like everything else I make....
MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR. Making the Sides Part One. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 15310 месяцев назад
Find your next Archtop Guitar or Classical Guitar @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 website: michaelbreyguitars.de From the Making an Archtop Guitar series. Preparing and bending the Sides for a 17" fully acoustic Archtop Guitar. The Sides are fitted to a mould which defines the outline of the Guitars Body, in this case a 17" non Cutaway model. The Guitar is a custom order and is intended to be pla...
MAKING HIDE GLUE @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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MAKING HIDE GLUE @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR. FIRST SOUNDCHECK. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Просмотров 32011 месяцев назад
MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR. FIRST SOUNDCHECK. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
RELAXING GUITAR MUSIC @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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RELAXING GUITAR MUSIC @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Making a Classical Guitar. Part Six. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Making a Classical Guitar. Part Six. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Making a Classical Guitar. Part Five. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Making a Classical Guitar. Part Five. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Making a Classical Guitar. Part Four. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Making a Classical Guitar. Part Four. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Classical Guitar Favorites. Andres Segovia.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Classical Guitar Favorites. Andres Segovia.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Making a Classical Guitar. Part Three. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Making a Classical Guitar. Part Three. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
For Sale! A Fine 2022 Classical Guitar.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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For Sale! A Fine 2022 Classical Guitar.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Making a Classical Guitar. Part Two. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Making a Classical Guitar. Part Two. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Guitar Concertos. Castelnuovo - Tedesco.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Guitar Concertos. Castelnuovo - Tedesco.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Making a Classical Guitar. Part One. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Making a Classical Guitar. Part One. @michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Guitar Concertos. Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Guitar Concertos. Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Classical Guitar Favorites. Tschaikovski, LA Guitar Quartet.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
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Classical Guitar Favorites. Tschaikovski, LA Guitar Quartet.@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994
Hello Michael! I’m fascinated by this strut feature of your guitar. Does the strut allow you more easily build the guitar lightly with regards to the thickness of sides and back and top? If not what would you say is the main purpose of the strut? New hobby builder here. Love your videos! Thank you
Thank you for your comment. The strut is primarily a structual feature. The idea is ( not my original idea! ) to distribute the tension along the strut and between the Neck - and Bottomblock i. e. reducing the tension in the Top and Back.
Assembling the Body of an Archtop Guitar. Enjoy!
great videos thanks for it.... one question: is the top completely flat or does it have a little "bow" on the front? thanks
Thank you for your comment, the Top is domed in the lower bout and flat in the upper bout.
Where did you get or how did you make the f-holes templates?
I designed them myself, drawing and cutting them out on white cardboard with a fine knife.
@@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 thanks for the response! Beautiful work!
I like that sanding technique you used to do the final brace fitting. Had not seen it before. I just have an Eastman acoustic arch top, which is OK. It has X bracing. Do you have a preference of X versus parallel? Or do you just build what clients ask for? Cheers
Thank you for your comment. I got the idea with the sanding technique from Ken Parker. I choose the style of bracing according to the sound that my clients ask for. Parallel for a more powerful, cutting sound and X for a mellower, sweeter sound.
@@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 Thanks Michael. Keep up the nice work!
Bracing the Spruce Top of a 17" acoustic Archtop Guitar. Enjoy!
Would it be possible for a modern luthier to build a premium carved top using only the same tools as John D'Angelico? I've tried to find out where his shop equipment ended up. I believe that a good place for his tools would be the Smithsonian Institution.
Carving the Back for an Archtop Guitar. Enjoy!
What species of wood are you using for the center strip and braces?
I am using Alpine Spruce for both, the braces and the center strip.
@@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994Final thickness of the back?
@@carlosmacmartin4205 2,2mm.
Cutting the soundholes in a Spruce Guitar Top. Enjoy.
Another beautiful composition by Lyle Mays. Enjoy!
Carving the inside of a Spruce Top for an Archtop Guitar. Enjoy!
Sweet!
Carving the outside arch of a Spruce Guitar Top. Enjoy!
Making Kerfed Lining for the sides of an Archtop Guitar. Enjoy!
Harmonies from outer space. Enjoy!
Impresionante ❤
Thank you for sharing this. Especially it's for the first two tracks that I can't get out of my mind for weeks, since I heard them first. …I have got an »ear worm«, since…
No underrated at all. One of the legit guitar greats!
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I look forward to your carving video...now making flat top steel strings, with a bias towards hand tools and plan to make an arch top sometime in the future;)
Preparing the Top and Back for an Archtop Guitar, ready for carving. Enjoy!
Hi Michael question: Do you glue the the spacer blocks that you put in at the top where the sides stop at the heel?
Hi Tim, yes the blocks are glued with hide glue.
Bill is the most underrated guitar player ever. That solo on “For a Thousand Years” is simply one of the most beautiful I’ve ever heard.
I totally agree!
@carloscappellini1687 I totally agree w/ part of your sentiment (ie: Bill Frisell is one of the great guitar players in the history of the instrument). But for quite a while now (a couple decades, I'd say) he's regularly acknowledged as part of the triumvirate of modern electric jazz guitar playing (Metheny, Frisell, & Scofield). If the people you read, and the folks you hang with, underrate or diss Frisell, you need a new crowd ;)
No mistaking Joey's drumming, heard it right off. 👍
Marc Johnson, "Sound of Summer Running", the only album they played together. I always thought they should do more
Incredibly beautiful, thank you! 🎶🩵🎶💙
Thank you for another interesting episode Michael. I am about to start construction of my first classical guitar and I find your series very helpful whilst also admiring the amount of handwork that goes into your guitars. On a technical note, assuming a 3mm arch in the soundboard, do you angle the neck during construction to achieve the correct bridge height?
Hello Gordon, I do not angle my necks. I achieve the correct height with a thicker fingerboard and a low bridge. Good luck for your first Classical.
Fitting and gluing the Back for a Classical Guitar. Enjoy!
They evoke the best in each other. True artistic collaboration.\
Thank you
2 giants.
Bill Frisell and Pat Metheny together. Enjoy!
Making the Back for a Classical Guitar. Enjoy!
Hi Michael, I am gearing up for my first classical construction and found your series very insightful, so thank you for that. One question, what material is the stabilizing bar?
Hi Gordon, thanks for your comment. The Material is Carbon Fibre.
Excellent work! Excellent music playlist 😎 your linings and side aupports appear to be about 3mm…..correct?
Thanks for your comment. The linings are 4mm and the side supports 3mm.
@@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 thanks for getting back to me! Very well done video. I have been building acoustic steel strings since 1978 nut am now starting to build classicals. Watching a master at work is very educational to me
Thanks for sharing 👍
Preparing and bending the sides for a 17" non Cutaway Archtop Guitar. Enjoy!
Beautiful work!
Thank you very much!
💞 'Promo sm'
Question About bridge placement On my last string change I think I have slighly moved my archtop mandolin bridge placement, giving tune up trouble. The bridge of any An archtop instrument Is moveable. Flat top is not. The bridge place ment of the lute and oud is lower ( closer to the tail further from sound hole ) than her guitar cousin. For my guitar (oudtar Guy Thierry type ) design I want to place the bridge lower closer to the tail further from the sound hole . The short of it is (move the bridge down)
Thanks for your comment. What is your question?
Hi, make sure that the distance from the bridge to the 12th fret position is slightly longer than the distance from the nut to the 12th fret. Maybe 1- 3 mm depending on the type of strings. If the fretted note of all strings at the 12th fret is in unison with the harmonic played at the 12th fret, then you have the correct position.
@@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 That 1mm or 3mm Distance is,influenced, By the string thickness And is, determined, By the ,saddle, ??
@@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 So I cannot do an A1."oud lute " aka "lower" Aka "nearer the tail" placement. That harmonic sound will Not occur at the 12th Fret. With such an A1 bridge placement. Is that correct?? And is the 12th fret Harmonic phenomenon "Proof of" correct positioning
Archtop bridge placement is easily Manipulated, played with, changed. Let say on an unfinished face. Making that adjustment On a finished sound board is other. On a flat top impossible.
The first soundcheck of a new Archtop Guitar. Enjoy!
Hello and congrats for this video and for your fantastic work 😮 Can you tell me the name of the tool that we can see at 04:30 ? Where can I find it?
Thank you for your comment, here is a link for the tool. www.dictum.com/en/cylindrical-tapered-cutters-bakk/hole-cutter-with-knob-handle-small-716163
@@michaelbreyguitarsfinest1994 thanks a lot. I think that I will order that 🙂
Impressions of my home area and from my workshop. Beautiful music by my friend and guitarist Alexander Stöhr. Enjoy!
Beatiful sounding guitar and guitarist. Enjoy!
Played on a Antonio de Torres Guitar. For me the ultimate Classical Guitar sound. Enjoy!
Great performance by Alvaro Pierri. Enjoy!
My favorite Guitar Quartett. Enjoy!
Perhaps the greatest Guitar Concerto of all time?!
Making the rosette of a Classical Guitar. Enjoy!