Hey, thanks for watching, for those annoyed by the relic’ing - this is something I wanted. I love the look and it really appeals to me - especially as I was modelling this on Mark Knopfler’s strat for the Sultans of Swing video. It’s a creative choice and I’m so happy with it. Massive thanks to Tom for building me this stunning instrument. It was perfect for me. X
I am not annoyed - not at all! I have been around too long and get nauseous when I put that first ding in a new guitar. I am so happy that you love it and it looks wonderful. May she inspire many new songs and travel your musical journey with you.
Of course to each their own but in some ways it's sort of like creating a fake work of art. You're not a wannabe but a real talent who should create your work from the raw canvas of a beautiful pristine instrument. Only my worthless opinion. Enjoy the guitar and continue giving us entertaining content.
I have a question, why would you put the signature on the fretboard before checking and sanding for radius? Obviously doesn’t impact much but just curious.
@@Steve-qn8gn If I understand your question correctly, it's so that the filled parts of the signature inlay follows the radius of the neck. If the signature had been done after radiusing the inlay would be flat leaving angled edges between the wood of the neck and the inlay. Those edges could snag the strings during bends, etc. Hope I've explained that ok.
Very beautiful guitar, congrats! Although, not a fan of the relic'ing though. Call me old fashioned but a custom guitar like this needs to age with you over time and any signs on relic'ing becomes a story to you two share on your musical journey.
I wasn't so keen on that part either but at least I now have a word for what I have done to my Fender acoustic over the 35 years I've been playing it - I've relic-ed it!
I see this comment and the replies, and I think they know what I would say, if they knew I owned a 1964 Fender Sunburst Stratocaster in 1969, before Jimi Hendrix passed away. I re-licked it every time I got onstage. My pants got more worn out than the guitar. Try a Fender Heavy Small pick.
It is interesting to see contemporary woodworking techniques combined with old-style human craftsmanship to produce a fabulous instrument. Many thanks for bringing this to us.
Freakquency Guitars in the Philippines are able to do just that, in just about $1,000 (custom relic; or custom, or relic). Isiah Sharkey (John Mayer's session guitarist), and Tomo Fujita (John Mayer's teacher in Berklee, and the guy Ibanez consulted for the AZ models) both have Freakquency guitars. :)
Yeah the CNC makes short work of the tedious labor and makes bodies and necks consistent and what some expects when ordering a guitar with hand shaping / sanding fit and finishing done by hand for a great feeling playing guitar
I can tell you that when Tom started his company, he started very small. He was just like all the others luthiers in France. Then he decided to make something better not to increase the number of guitars he produces but instead, to increase the quality of them. And I can tell you that each guitar is flawless. Plus, it's almost half the price of a Suhr for the same kind of quality.
This is an absolute labour of love really enjoyed seeing each stage of the build! I'm still coming around to relicing however the thing that appeals to me is not having to worry about playing a brand new instrument within an inch of its life, great video.
I loved to watch this procedure. Craftsmen at work for sure, you can see and feel their dedication, using hi-quality materials. Very nice work. Personally I do not care for the false aging on any guitar. Have three. acoustic, electric 6 string and bass since 1974 to 1978. They show some aging but always took care of them, Stay away from big Budweiser belt buckles. I started to play at 15 and now 72 . If I wanted to age stress my body I would never dream of running across the turnpike in front of a Kenworth. HA! Politics and mother earth take their toll along the way. Each to their own. I enjoy your vids and talent Mary. Thank you
Congratulations! Looks (and sounds) like a great instrument; it's good to see how much skill and artistry goes into creating a high quality musical instrument.
Wow, Mary! Thx for this, I love the artistry that goes into making guitars and this process is SO amazing! Congrats on your incredible one-of-a-kind instrument! Kudos.
This is FANTASTIC!!! I spotted you playing that guitar in a video...and I was curious - now I'll have to go watch the 2 hour film! This is incredible...thanks for sharing!
It's crazy to see how precise is the complete fabrication of an electric guitar, especially this one. What a wonderful job and a good video showing perfectly all the tiny details of the construction !
That's a wonderful place, like where guitars are born! Vive la France. The Sultans of Swing cover video is much loved 'Way on up North, in Newcastle town' appropriately. That's some cool guitar on this soundtrack, oh yes.
Happy you appreciate Tom Marceau ‘s guitar !!!!! Went one time to his store and his gentleness is awesome...Great guitars ! You deserve it too 🥰🎸😉. Cheers Mary from a French fan ( From Brittany too 😁).
I like the concentration on details in making of the guitar. It is quite breath taking, keep up the great work. We still need great guitars like the one in the making
What a beautiful guitar! And you really got the classic color and vibe for an “aspirational” instrument. I also learned about another guitar company. Thanks Mary!
Just skip Section 8 and you've got the perfect guitar ;) What a workshop! And clearly using the latest tech to leave more time for the hand finishing and detail work.
I don't know what's more captivating to watch, the making of the guitar or the commentator? Seriously, thanks for this look behind the scenes to stuff we never see!
Cool to see the process. It's a beautiful guitar! I'm not into the reliccing, but this looks quite realistic. It's cool if that's your thing. I like a nice lightly aged look, without the checking, but it's a personal preference. They definitely play better when worn in a bit. Thanks, and enjoy your new guitar!
Wonderful video and guitar. This explains so much! When I saw the Sultans video I noticed all of the "wear" on the neck and thought "wow, she has been playing this thing forever." And now I know the detailed craftsmanship achieved their goal.
Nice... Enjoyed watching the build process, apart from the aging thing. Which I will never get my head around? Didn't realize how much of the cutting was done by machine.
Very interesting to see a small pro shop do this. I built a strat from parts a while ago, the relicing was by far the most fun part of the build, though I wish I'd thought to use the buffing wheel. I sat there with high grit sandpaper and a scalpel for hours like a lemon 😂. I like the individuality that wear gives to an instrument, whether it's been put there deliberately (such as a relic) or is a genuine vintage instrument.
Of course Mary, the recycling depends on what's being recycled, right? In this case, something of quality comes from it, so fantastic that it can be done. I've heard of Tom, but haven't played one, so this was probably the most informative video on his process that I'll ever see. I'm a geek when it comes to guitars. I own electrics, but primarily play acoustics. Either way, the process of turning out a quality guitar is planned and executed with precision, overseen by someone with passion to deliver the best. From what I see, Tom made that list. Well done video.
I wonder how much more a vintage guitar would be against relic'ing a new guitar. Picked up a lovely original USA '72 thinline for £4k a couple of years ago. Glad you like it though and sure it plays great.
Great video! I've taken the Gibson Guitars factory tour in Memphis but one doesn't get to follow a single guitar through the build process like this video does. It's fascinating to see how art and science combine.
Hey, thanks for watching, for those annoyed by the relic’ing - this is something I wanted. I love the look and it really appeals to me - especially as I was modelling this on Mark Knopfler’s strat for the Sultans of Swing video. It’s a creative choice and I’m so happy with it. Massive thanks to Tom for building me this stunning instrument. It was perfect for me. X
I am not annoyed - not at all! I have been around too long and get nauseous when I put that first ding in a new guitar. I am so happy that you love it and it looks wonderful. May she inspire many new songs and travel your musical journey with you.
I dig it!
Of course to each their own but in some ways it's sort of like creating a fake work of art. You're not a wannabe but a real talent who should create your work from the raw canvas of a beautiful pristine instrument. Only my worthless opinion. Enjoy the guitar and continue giving us entertaining content.
Not annoyed by it. Just not my preference. I can appreciate what you were doing here however. 🙂
Thoroughly enjoyed this, so thank you. There's nothing wrong in relic'ing. Regardless, you do you, or I'll be bitterly disappointed.
Thank you so much for putting your trust in me, it has been a real blast to make you a guitar!
Amazing craftsmanship 👏👏👏👏
I have a question, why would you put the signature on the fretboard before checking and sanding for radius? Obviously doesn’t impact much but just curious.
@@cheneyrobert ‘CNC machining’
@@johngrant5749
There’s more to craftsmanship than cutting wood (or any other material) by hand.
@@Steve-qn8gn If I understand your question correctly, it's so that the filled parts of the signature inlay follows the radius of the neck. If the signature had been done after radiusing the inlay would be flat leaving angled edges between the wood of the neck and the inlay. Those edges could snag the strings during bends, etc.
Hope I've explained that ok.
Very beautiful guitar, congrats! Although, not a fan of the relic'ing though. Call me old fashioned but a custom guitar like this needs to age with you over time and any signs on relic'ing becomes a story to you two share on your musical journey.
yep, I would not have aged that guitar on purpose ...
I wasn't so keen on that part either but at least I now have a word for what I have done to my Fender acoustic over the 35 years I've been playing it - I've relic-ed it!
@@ingy1965 Not a fan either. A true relic of that age would probably have cigarette burns on the head in between the tuners.
I see this comment and the replies, and I think they know what I would say, if they knew I owned
a 1964 Fender Sunburst Stratocaster in 1969, before Jimi Hendrix passed away. I re-licked it every
time I got onstage. My pants got more worn out than the guitar. Try a Fender Heavy Small pick.
I feel the same about instruments being relicked. Just doesn't feel right to me.
I was impressed by the copper shielding in both the body and on the pickguard, and that the coils were custom-wound.
It is interesting to see contemporary woodworking techniques combined with old-style human craftsmanship to produce a fabulous instrument. Many thanks for bringing this to us.
Freakquency Guitars in the Philippines are able to do just that, in just about $1,000 (custom relic; or custom, or relic). Isiah Sharkey (John Mayer's session guitarist), and Tomo Fujita (John Mayer's teacher in Berklee, and the guy Ibanez consulted for the AZ models) both have Freakquency guitars. :)
Yeah the CNC makes short work of the tedious labor and makes bodies and necks consistent and what some expects when ordering a guitar with hand shaping / sanding fit and finishing done by hand for a great feeling playing guitar
I think it’s French style
Very much enjoying the Explosions in the Sky-esque score to the early part of the video
Wow! So much work goes into making those, even with all the machinery. Looks and sounds great.
I can tell you that when Tom started his company, he started very small. He was just like all the others luthiers in France. Then he decided to make something better not to increase the number of guitars he produces but instead, to increase the quality of them. And I can tell you that each guitar is flawless. Plus, it's almost half the price of a Suhr for the same kind of quality.
Such an awesome process. Can’t imagine how awesome it must feel to play a guitar that you saw built from scratch.
This is an absolute labour of love really enjoyed seeing each stage of the build! I'm still coming around to relicing however the thing that appeals to me is not having to worry about playing a brand new instrument within an inch of its life, great video.
I love the signature on the neck - it absolutely kills
Very useful, for those who are interested and see the difficulty in creating a guitar. Thks Mary
So much work goes into building these guitars, clever process, wouldn't be cheap to set up a guitar building company. Well done to all.
Do i get a Spam sandwich ?
Absolutely fun to watch the process. Thank you.
You can never go wrong with fiesta red, lovely
Looks awesome & most of all
I loved to watch this procedure. Craftsmen at work for sure, you can see and feel their dedication, using hi-quality materials. Very nice work. Personally I do not care for the false aging on any guitar. Have three. acoustic, electric 6 string and bass since 1974 to 1978. They show some aging but always took care of them, Stay away from big Budweiser belt buckles. I started to play at 15 and now 72 . If I wanted to age stress my body I would never dream of running across the turnpike in front of a Kenworth. HA! Politics and mother earth take their toll along the way. Each to their own. I enjoy your vids and talent Mary. Thank you
What a wonderful video of the creation of a hard body guitar. Many more steps than I would have imagined. Great job putting this together Mary!
Congratulations! Looks (and sounds) like a great instrument; it's good to see how much skill and artistry goes into creating a high quality musical instrument.
Cool to see a builder openly share details of their relicing process.
Wow, Mary! Thx for this, I love the artistry that goes into making guitars and this process is SO amazing! Congrats on your incredible one-of-a-kind instrument! Kudos.
Fenders are the way to go they sound good and look appealing, nice custom
Love this kind of video! Make more of this.
That’s a gorgeous guitar! Thanks for sharing!
That was wonderfully cathartic to watch, and the soundtrack was perfect. :)
This is FANTASTIC!!! I spotted you playing that guitar in a video...and I was curious - now I'll have to go watch the 2 hour film!
This is incredible...thanks for sharing!
Aubrey!
@@tombuck Hey there!!! I should have *known* that a cool person like *YOU* were following a cool person like *Mary!!!* It just makes sense! 🤪
Fascinating as always watching real craftsmen/women at work.
Wow thanks for this, that company looks awesome !
It's crazy to see how precise is the complete fabrication of an electric guitar, especially this one. What a wonderful job and a good video showing perfectly all the tiny details of the construction !
That's one beautiful guitar! Congrats Mary!
That's a wonderful place, like where guitars are born! Vive la France.
The Sultans of Swing cover video is much loved 'Way on up North, in Newcastle town' appropriately. That's some cool guitar on this soundtrack, oh yes.
That was fantastic. Watching talent like that, and the obvious love they have for the work, is amazing to watch. Great vid and a beautiful guitar.
Happy you appreciate Tom Marceau ‘s guitar !!!!! Went one time to his store and his gentleness is awesome...Great guitars ! You deserve it too 🥰🎸😉. Cheers Mary from a French fan ( From Brittany too 😁).
So cool to see the process of your guitar!! It’s absolutely beautiful and sounds amazing!!
The relicking process brought to mind John Hiatt's "Perfectly Good Guitar".....
Enjoyed watching this process. I liked the reliving. Looks cool and eleviates that dread of dinging a pristine finish.
Wow!! What a beautiful instrument, Mary. So unique!
Beautiful guitar. Enjoyed watching the build. True craftsmanship
Mary, what a treasure this guitar is! Looks beautiful. Sounds fantastic. I bet the muse is strong with this one. Play on!
Brilliant video mary .Nice guitar. Really cool. Fantastic. And a wee walk through of your guitar getting made .outstanding mary
Thank you for this awesome video. This must be the best job in the world. Beautiful guitar 🤘🏻
Such a beautifu guitar, right up until the moment you got them to relic it.
Thanks for showcasing luthiers that may not be as well known, but Mary you should do voice over work on the side because I couldn't stop listening.
I like the concentration on details in making of the guitar. It is quite breath taking, keep up the great work. We still need great guitars like the one in the making
Your elocution is impeccable, for what it's worth.
What a beautiful guitar! And you really got the classic color and vibe for an “aspirational” instrument. I also learned about another guitar company. Thanks Mary!
Just skip Section 8 and you've got the perfect guitar ;)
What a workshop! And clearly using the latest tech to leave more time for the hand finishing and detail work.
Thank you for a brilliant video. What an amazing workshop. Very Boutique.
Never have been a fan of relics but it looks like a nicely built guitar! Sounds amazing and that is what matters!! :)
Not a fan of relicing a beautiful new guitar. Plus, the locking tuners wreck the effect.
It ruined the whole guitar IMHO. Shame.
Relics, fake abs, what is next? Fake fight scars ? Hahahah
never liked faker relics, they are only good to display on a clothing/ bike or tattoo shops lmao
Beautiful video and guitar, and very beautiful Mary.
OMG !!!!! This is amazing!!!
Very interesting to see the relic’ing stage! So much work behind this- congrats on your custom it looks/sounds incredible
I don't know what's more captivating to watch, the making of the guitar or the commentator? Seriously, thanks for this look behind the scenes to stuff we never see!
What a beautiful craft, they must find much pleasure in building these instruments when finnished
as a beginner guitar player and hobby woodworker, i'm all over this :-)
Nice build. And I love your cover of Sultans.
Excellent narration, Mary.
I guess the first scratch doesn't hurt as much as it should after buying a relic guitar! The pickups sound VERY good !!! I love it! 😊
Incredible process to see in action!!!
fiesta red is a great color choice. reliced is even better
Gorgeous. The guitar is nice too.
Mary what a awesome video. Beautiful guitar. You are truly amazing and Blessed
absolutely beautifull thanks for these vids always gets me chill when i got anxiety!!!
Thank you Mary. Wonderful . Excellent job. 👍🙂
Cool to see the process. It's a beautiful guitar! I'm not into the reliccing, but this looks quite realistic. It's cool if that's your thing. I like a nice lightly aged look, without the checking, but it's a personal preference. They definitely play better when worn in a bit. Thanks, and enjoy your new guitar!
Awesome Mary.
I love that not only are you a great songwriter and vocalist......but you're also a guitar nerd.
Thanks for the great content.
way more beautiful than a silver sky
Wonderful video and guitar. This explains so much! When I saw the Sultans video I noticed all of the "wear" on the neck and thought "wow, she has been playing this thing forever." And now I know the detailed craftsmanship achieved their goal.
Great Vid Mary. I love seeing how these boutique guitars are built. I loved how they marked out the Nut.
Great look at a quality build! And I can listen to you say "solder" and "decals" all day Mary!
You had me til ‘relic’. A beautiful guitar nonetheless that will only get better as it ages naturally. Thank you for a wonderful video!
Wau, superb video. So calming.
Great process and quality work.
Wow!! Super coool Hi fro Utah USA new sub here! Awesome channel!!!
I love the abstract process of road wearing the guitar at the factory. So epic
Nice... Enjoyed watching the build process, apart from the aging thing. Which I will never get my head around? Didn't realize how much of the cutting was done by machine.
Great job Marceau Guitars !!!
You've inspired me to work more with my friend who's building guitars. Thank you! You've got a really beautiful guitar there.
I like how you had your name put on the neck. If you forget who you are mid song or while practicing you are good.
Beautiful guitar Mary, just like you, i love you Mary...
Very interesting to see a small pro shop do this. I built a strat from parts a while ago, the relicing was by far the most fun part of the build, though I wish I'd thought to use the buffing wheel. I sat there with high grit sandpaper and a scalpel for hours like a lemon 😂. I like the individuality that wear gives to an instrument, whether it's been put there deliberately (such as a relic) or is a genuine vintage instrument.
love that hidden truss rod adjuster, real nice touch
Of course Mary, the recycling depends on what's being recycled, right? In this case, something of quality comes from it, so fantastic that it can be done. I've heard of Tom, but haven't played one, so this was probably the most informative video on his process that I'll ever see. I'm a geek when it comes to guitars. I own electrics, but primarily play acoustics. Either way, the process of turning out a quality guitar is planned and executed with precision, overseen by someone with passion to deliver the best. From what I see, Tom made that list. Well done video.
Very cool video!! Special guitar!💙💙💙
Fantastic video. Thanks, Mary.
Thank you so much for sharing this. What an art.
I wonder how much more a vintage guitar would be against relic'ing a new guitar. Picked up a lovely original USA '72 thinline for £4k a couple of years ago. Glad you like it though and sure it plays great.
Wow. Very cool video. So much meticulous work! Beautiful results.
I understand the nostalgia of owning an old guitar but I think that the best guitars are being made today!
Beautifully made
The color is sick
You are one amazing person!
Best video ever of building guitar, congrats for the video.
Beautiful guitar Mary congratulations it’s awesome 😎 enjoy
Very interesting. Thank you, Mary.
such a cool guitar! enjoy :)
This is such an inspiritational video. Thank you! The luthier's work that goes into a guitar is often overlooked.
Great video! I've taken the Gibson Guitars factory tour in Memphis but one doesn't get to follow a single guitar through the build process like this video does. It's fascinating to see how art and science combine.
Beautiful both
Outstanding! Love the relicing. For me I wouldn't have it done, or not as much, but that's just me.