Rausch Guitars (ex handtoolbuilds)
Rausch Guitars (ex handtoolbuilds)
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The Archtop: My last hand tool build
Over the last few years, I've proven to myself that I can build professional quality guitars using only hand tools. I've also come to the realisation that hand tool building, while great for my enjoyment and my ego, brings little benefit to the guitar I'm building.
As I'm taking on my first commissions, my focus is shifting away from hand tool building, and towards building guitars at the highest possible quality, regardless of the tools involved.
The Archtop features a German spruce top, Swiss service tree back and sides, a mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard, ebony bridge and black limba and aluminium accents.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Preparing the top plate
1:36 - Carving the oute...
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Видео

Acoustic Guitar Build Final Episode and Demo
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.10 месяцев назад
In this final episode I deal with the headstock, fretwork, bridge, and finish. There's also a sound demo at the end, recorded with a cheap video mic, with no effects, EQ, or even level adjustment. *Timestamps* 0:00 - Shape the headstock 2:22 - Headstock veneer 6:40 - Tuner holes 7:20 - Fretting 10:54 - Make the bridge 13:20 - Make saddle and nut from Corian 15:35 - Fit the bridge 16:10 - Truss ...
Acoustic Guitar Build Episode 3: Neck and Fretboard
Просмотров 2 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Episode 3 of my first acoustic guitar build. In this episode I build and carve the neck, as well as the fretboard. *Timestamps* 0:00 - Prepare neck blank 4:55 - Tenon 6:20 - Heel 10:00 - Scarf joint 11:20 - Truss rod channel 14:15 - Fretboard blank 15:50 - Fret slots and alignment pins 17:00 - Trim neck 19:00 - Fretboard binding 23:50 - Truss rod access 25:05 - Fretboard veneer 26:55 - Neck and...
Acoustic Guitar Build Episode 2: Bending Sides and Building the Box
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Episode 2 of my first acoustic guitar build. In this episode I bend the sides, make neck and tail blocks, bend linings and close the box. *Timestamps* 0:00 - Thickness sides 1:10 - Bend sides 2:48 - Fix cracks 4:05 - Trim sides 5:00 - Tail block 6:25 - Neck block 9:10 - Make linings 12:00 - Side struts 14:23 - Fitting the top 15:40 - Neck joint 18:34 - Close the box 20:10 - Trim top and back 21...
Acoustic Guitar Build Episode 1: Soundboard And Back
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Episode 1 of my first acoustic guitar build. In this episode I join and thickness the soundboard and the back, as well as glue and shape the braces for both. *Timestamps* 0:00 - Join and thickness the top 2:20 - The rosette 6:25 - Trim the top 7:58 - Making X-brace 10:25 - More braces 12:40 - Soundhole support 14:50 - Shaping the braces 17:25 - Bridge pad 18:30 - More brace shaping 21:20 - X-Br...
How I built the 7-string guitar without power tools | Hand tool woodworking ASMR with subtitles
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Turn on subtitles to learn about my process. This is the extended edit of my headless 7-string build, with added subtitles to explain my process. For the ASMR fans, I hope you enjoy the sweet sounds of hand tools doing their thing. *Guitar specs* - Reclaimed walnut top on a reclaimed mahogany body - Multi-scale 640mm - 655mm (roughly 25,2" to 25,8") - Assymetrical trapezoid-shaped maple neck - ...
Building a 7-String Guitar Using Hand Tools
Просмотров 16 тыс.Год назад
This video has been aggressively edited in a pointless attempt to capture the build process in under 30 minutes. Let me know in the comments if you'd like to see a 1 hour version with subtitles about the process. I've been meaning to try a 7-string guitar for a while now. Instead of just buying one from the store down the road, I spent about 2 months and way too much money building my own. Whil...
Modern Guitar Build Without Power Tools | Hand tool woodworking ASMR
Просмотров 200 тыс.Год назад
Having moved to a new workshop, I felt the need to celebrate with a new guitar build. As luck would have it the @CrimsonCustomGuitars Great Guitar Build Off 2022 was announced the week before I started, so this is my entry. I've become increasingly interested in guitar ergonomics, so I settled on a headless design, based on the outstanding work by Ola from @StrandbergguitarsOfficial. The top is...
Antique hand-cranked drill press restoration
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
In this video I'm restoring my antique Ixion hand-cranked drill press. Figuring out an exact year, although the best guess would date it somewhere in the 1940's. The drill was still functioning well. Having bought it used about 2 years ago though, I had no idea when last it received any type of maintenance. In order to avoid future issues, I decided to strip is down and re-grease everything. I ...
Hand Tool Guitar Build - My Great Guitar Build Off 2021 Submission
Просмотров 18 тыс.3 года назад
After well over 120 hours worth of time spent in the workshop, my Great Guitar Build Off 2021 entry is finally complete. No power tools were used during the making of this guitar. For those wondering, here are the specs: Black Limba body with a Ovangkol drop-top Semi-hollow construction 25,5" Scale length Trapezoid-shaped maple neck Wenge Fretboard Machine screw bolt-on neck Schaller M6 tuners ...
Finalising the hand tool guitar body and neck - GGBO2021 - Part 4
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
Now that the body is complete, it’s time to finish the neck for my Great Guitar Build Off entry. I wasn’t happy with my work on the truss rod access hole. Even though you don’t see it normally, I knew it wasn’t neat enough for my expectations, so the first step was to fix it. I removed some material with my chisels, then cut some reclaimed mahogany to size.I drilled a hole through the middle of...
How I build a guitar body using hand tools only 2/2 - GGBO 2021 - Part 3
Просмотров 13 тыс.3 года назад
How I build a guitar body using hand tools only 2/2 - GGBO 2021 - Part 3
How I build a guitar body using hand tools only 1/2 - GGBO 2021 - Part 2
Просмотров 31 тыс.3 года назад
How I build a guitar body using hand tools only 1/2 - GGBO 2021 - Part 2
How I build a guitar neck using hand tools only - GGBO 2021 - Part 1
Просмотров 35 тыс.3 года назад
How I build a guitar neck using hand tools only - GGBO 2021 - Part 1
Guitar neck build using hand tools only
Просмотров 35 тыс.3 года назад
Guitar neck build using hand tools only
Arbor press restoration using hand tools only
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.3 года назад
Arbor press restoration using hand tools only

Комментарии

  • @premiumboard21
    @premiumboard21 7 часов назад

    everything was exelent until i watch those huge neck, omg looks hard to play with.

  • @Taku0
    @Taku0 2 дня назад

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

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 2 дня назад

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

    • @Taku0
      @Taku0 День назад

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

  • @tonyhills2112
    @tonyhills2112 5 дней назад

    Great build, awesome guitar!

  • @jemikloumigs
    @jemikloumigs 7 дней назад

    Wow! Exactly what i have in mind! A headless archtop! Nice!

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 8 дней назад

    Holyo f^&*k this turned out way different than I had imagined when I clicked on the vid! Great aesthetic blend of traditional and modern, really fantastic!

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 8 дней назад

      Thank you! That's exactly what I was aiming for.

  • @victorsoria3
    @victorsoria3 21 день назад

    Such a nice tooyls

  • @cannaguitars4593
    @cannaguitars4593 21 день назад

    Great build mate! Can't wait what you will accomplish using some power tools in the future!

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 21 день назад

      After this one I think a simple solid body electric would be a nice change 😂

    • @cannaguitars4593
      @cannaguitars4593 20 дней назад

      ​@@rauschguitars Seems to be a lot easier. Just pour some epoxy into it, and it will get a million views ^^

  • @reubenaugustine5448
    @reubenaugustine5448 21 день назад

    How beautiful...💜

  • @coyinkPLUR
    @coyinkPLUR 21 день назад

    why last tool building ?? i really happy saw you do it .... thank a lot of , couse I can take the knowledge that is shown

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 21 день назад

      My goals are changing, and so is my tooling. I'm adding some power tools for better end results.

    • @coyinkPLUR
      @coyinkPLUR 21 день назад

      @@rauschguitars What goal are you looking for, aren't hand tools of better value than the results from power tools?

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 21 день назад

      @@coyinkPLUR Since I'm moving into commissioned builds, my focus is on creating incredible instruments regardless of tooling. Hand tools are great for my ego, but don't make a better (or worse) guitar than power tools.

    • @RonNewsham
      @RonNewsham 6 дней назад

      I like the sounds of hand tools being used to make a musical instrument. It is refreshing in contrast with most maker videos that are just the sound of power tools, with a heavy guitar soundtrack. It's being in a traditional craftsman's workshop.

  • @redfurydubstep
    @redfurydubstep 22 дня назад

    So I’ve been pondering the style of guitar I wanted to build next…I wanted it to be different but still traditional in a lot of ways…and I started landing on something similar to this…you have no idea how cool it was to randomly see this thumbnail show up in my feed!! Yours looks incredible!! I may have to adopt a few details of your design into mine 👀

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 22 дня назад

      Thanks! The combination of headless, the chunky neck block, and the heavy tailpiece, gives the guitar reverse neck dive - which is more annoying that regular neck dive. Pay attention to the balance if you're going headless.

  • @dalloguitars
    @dalloguitars 22 дня назад

    Enjoying your videos! I totally understand that relying solely on hand tools can be physically demanding. Using more tools allows you to conserve your energy for focusing on the more detail parts, which is a significant advantage. Looking forward to seeing your next build!

  • @kimjunkmoon2298
    @kimjunkmoon2298 Месяц назад

    What is that neck profile? Why did you choose to go for a flat, angled profile? How does it feel to play?

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 29 дней назад

      I've built a few guitars with the trapezoid profile, I find it really comfortable.

  • @rezaranjbaraan
    @rezaranjbaraan Месяц назад

    Buy an electrical saw

  • @red58impala
    @red58impala Месяц назад

    Amazing craftsmanship and what a beautiful guitar. I hope you have plans to share more videos of you building instruments with hand tools. I aspire to build mostly, if not exclusively, with hand tools and watching your videos taught me a lot. Thanks for sharing your process!

  • @nick_ashley
    @nick_ashley Месяц назад

    I'm very late to this but I wanted to ask what kind of dye you used?

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars Месяц назад

      I used TLC Guitar Goods concentrated stains. I think the colours were Atol and Prussian blue.

  • @Christopher-jy8re
    @Christopher-jy8re Месяц назад

    Your really good at this how long you been doing this for

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars Месяц назад

      When I built this one, I had about 3 years of practice.

  • @hansthen
    @hansthen Месяц назад

    what drill press did you use?

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars Месяц назад

      That's an antique Ixion drill. They're quite rare unfortunately.

  • @MrAntisound
    @MrAntisound Месяц назад

    I also build solely by hand, not in it for the money, but more for the craftmanship, and to play a guitar i made completely with only hand tools, the way i learned to use them on carpenter school when i was younger.

  • @juggadaaku4219
    @juggadaaku4219 2 месяца назад

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

  • @totheknee
    @totheknee 2 месяца назад

    How much does this thing weigh? I need to bring one back on a plane...

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 2 месяца назад

      Can't remember exactly, but I think it's around 20kg.

  • @dmc7324
    @dmc7324 2 месяца назад

    Incredible! Truly handmade with dedication, tremendous skill and damn hard work! And beautiful design and sound.

  • @janelaincloudcroft
    @janelaincloudcroft 2 месяца назад

    97-Year-Old NYC Builder Still Serves Their 7-String the Old Fashioned Way

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 2 месяца назад

      🤣

    • @TarynnElizabeth619
      @TarynnElizabeth619 5 дней назад

      @@rauschguitars absolutely gorgeous Guitar! I have built some of my own, from kits, and from bare necks and bodies. I’ve even done multiple upgrades to some of my regular guitars. I have some of those on my channel. If you’d like to check them out. ☮️💜😊

  • @varholl
    @varholl 2 месяца назад

    incredible work, my sincere admiration.

  • @holierthanthou_
    @holierthanthou_ 2 месяца назад

    Those shoulders at the capped headstock are a great improvement over Bodens!

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 2 месяца назад

      My guitars hang on the wall, so it just makes sense to me.

  • @bernardcooke
    @bernardcooke 3 месяца назад

    used to use a mother in laws tounge many years ago making staircases

  • @birtangunay1148
    @birtangunay1148 3 месяца назад

    ruclips.net/video/fIGx_N8WnOw/видео.htmlsi=AqbJv0oW_rAypfiL

  • @birtangunay1148
    @birtangunay1148 3 месяца назад

    ruclips.net/video/fIGx_N8WnOw/видео.htmlsi=AqbJv0oW_rAypfiL

    • @birtangunay1148
      @birtangunay1148 3 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/video/fIGx_N8WnOw/видео.htmlsi=AqbJv0oW_rAypfiL

  • @yikelu
    @yikelu 3 месяца назад

    "The next 5 months was spent applying, removing and re-applying various different finishes." OMG this made me laugh. I do basic DIY kit/parts builds and it rang so true. A lot of the mechanical aspects of making the guitar work are actually straightforward. Difficult and painstaking at times, but straightforward. The *aesthetic* aspect though? Maddening.

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 3 месяца назад

      It's so frustrating, because even if your woodwork is perfect, a shoddy finish will make the project look terrible.

    • @yikelu
      @yikelu 3 месяца назад

      @@rauschguitars YUP. And it's not only shoddy finishing, but poor aesthetic choices (which sure, is subjective, but we're talking about the middle of the bell curve) will also do that.

  • @brunoplard8170
    @brunoplard8170 3 месяца назад

    Bonsoir c’est la premier vidéo que je regarde vous m’avez sapée le moral.je suis fatigué à vous regarder c’est quand même surprenant que cette vidéo a sur moi j’ai l’impression que c’est moi qui travail bref un grand respect pour vous et votre travail et pour tout les anciens merci belle vidéo .je ne sais pas si je vais pouvoir regarder tout la vidéo je suis fatigué lol un grand merci. un très beau métier et un grand savoir merciiiiii👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙋🏻‍♂🙋🏻‍♂🙋🏻‍♂🙋🏻‍♂🙋🏻‍♂🙋🏻‍♂🪚✏🔨🗜🪚🪓

  • @maksbrenon5424
    @maksbrenon5424 3 месяца назад

    Cool !

  • @patrick4625
    @patrick4625 3 месяца назад

    We're not worthy!!!! 🤙

  • @user-df1ie4vf5j
    @user-df1ie4vf5j 3 месяца назад

    Did you use any templates for the guitar?

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 3 месяца назад

      Only the body shape and fretboard were designed on computer and printed.

  • @johnatanbass
    @johnatanbass 3 месяца назад

    what is the name of that tool you made the slot for the tensioner?

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 3 месяца назад

      I used a plough plane here, but a router plane will also do the job.

  • @robertmadison2752
    @robertmadison2752 3 месяца назад

    There is nothing like the hollow whir of a hand drill . . .

  • @docoluv9
    @docoluv9 3 месяца назад

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

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 3 месяца назад

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

  • @mikefarquhar5063
    @mikefarquhar5063 4 месяца назад

    That's worth paying for, hand made takes skill and experience.

  • @sandroide_2176
    @sandroide_2176 4 месяца назад

    Where or how did you get thin wood? I have 7 or 6mm wood and I need it to be 3mm for the guitar top. Any ideas?

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 3 месяца назад

      You'll need to thin it down with a planer or sander of some sort. I used a handplane, but there are machines that do it quickly as well. I don't think I've ever found 3mm top/back woods for sale.

  • @shinyscrotum94
    @shinyscrotum94 4 месяца назад

    Love your channel. I hope I can start making my own guitars using hand tools in the future. Is there any chance you'll build a fender style guitar?

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 3 месяца назад

      I do have some design ideas that go in that direction, but don't expect a Strat or Tele from me any time soon.

  • @brennenclark4018
    @brennenclark4018 4 месяца назад

    What's that tool called that you used to route the truss rod slot?

  • @coneyboro2008
    @coneyboro2008 4 месяца назад

    I notice all your saws cut on the up stroke. Japanese style right?

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 4 месяца назад

      Yes, I prefer Japanese saws for no real reason except that I'm used to them.

  • @stop_motion-factory9750
    @stop_motion-factory9750 4 месяца назад

    This tool is perfect !!! 💪👍🎸🤘

  • @stop_motion-factory9750
    @stop_motion-factory9750 4 месяца назад

    Superbe 😍

  • @stop_motion-factory9750
    @stop_motion-factory9750 4 месяца назад

    Congrat's ! This is hand made Kraft... And a good brain. I spent some time on YT for guitars kit and 7 strings. Surely the reason witch YT show me your work. I'm not a wood worker, I beggin to play guitar but I am extremely interested by this object, sound creation and technical solutions. You proof what is possible withe low coast and good motivation. You inspired me ! Thanks (Sorry to language, I'm Frog ! 🇨🇵 )

  • @markhughes189
    @markhughes189 4 месяца назад

    Great job and great video!

  • @PAUL.72
    @PAUL.72 4 месяца назад

    I didn't understand why,,you cut all the wood,,and then stuck it in the ears?

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 4 месяца назад

      It's easier to plane the neck and fretboard straight when the headstock isn't in the way.

  • @aaronkirks1288
    @aaronkirks1288 4 месяца назад

    Kinda funny how you are building an electric guitar using no electricity

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 4 месяца назад

      Yup, I like to do things that make no sense!

  • @user-mh2lw9ry7f
    @user-mh2lw9ry7f 5 месяцев назад

    Wonderfull works!! What do you call 12:16 this tool?

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 5 месяцев назад

      That's a radius beam, used to sand the radius into the fretboard.

    • @user-mh2lw9ry7f
      @user-mh2lw9ry7f 5 месяцев назад

      Thak you :)

  • @nowherebrain
    @nowherebrain 5 месяцев назад

    I love that drill press! what are those called? I can never use a spoke shave on the push stroke..unless it is set super shallow :)

    • @rauschguitars
      @rauschguitars 5 месяцев назад

      The drill was made by a German company, Ixion, presumably somewhere in the 40's or 50's. They're quite rare.

    • @nowherebrain
      @nowherebrain 5 месяцев назад

      @@rauschguitars That's convenient, I live in germany :)..I need to start looking around...