I built my DREAM Rickenbacker...then gave it away 🤦♂️
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- Опубликовано: 20 фев 2020
- This is how I built my DREAM Rickenbacker 360 style custom guitar, and why I gave it away. It made me sad because this is probably the best guitar that I've ever built, but it also brings me joy knowing that it will be used to serve the Lord in this ministry. To learn more about Josh West and his ministry at Sonrise Adult and Teen Challenge, or to donate, check out their facebook page here:
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Here are the parts and materials I used in this build (note, prices mentioned in this video are subject to change without notice, use the links below to see current pricing):
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Kaish roller bridge:
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Used pickups purchased on reverb.com
plywood for pickguard:
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thin basswood for neck shims:
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titebond wood glue:
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dremel flex shaft:
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multi purpose cutting bit:
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Even an atheist like me can appreciate the love that goes into what you do and how your faith helps you to feel that sense of purpose, as it also helps people like your cousin-in-law to find a better path in life. Beautiful video, beautiful guitar.
Ditto that.
Totally agree! Whatever the means to an end.Also an atheist in recovery,I can see where faith based programs allow some to shed the guilt until they're prepared to deal with it.
Thomas Colley Guilt is religion and related to religious based programs which are a world apart from true faith .
Guilt is related to a vast variety of things. And religion is full of flawed people just like the secular world. Regardless of faiths or beliefs, I think we can all agree that even the best and purest of people need help and support at times. Thanks to Dan for always finding great ways to showcase this!
Ilker Yücel awesome looking Guitar, saw a 12 string Rikenbaker electric hollow body yesterday, the tuners on the head stock were crazy looking, 3 look like an Electric style, the other 3 are more like Classical style placement and it was only 12k$ and i agree about the finding the lord thing, whatever works for people and helps them accomplish their goals i say good on ya Fam! No reason to judge someone for what they believe in, im sure you wouldnt like it
Love how you blended in your cousin in laws testimony in the making of this incredible guitar.
Thanks for making my husband sooooo happy Dan! You and your family bring so much joy to our family! ♥️
Thanks Kiara! We love you guys so much and have truly enjoyed our time here with you guys
Dan, I’m sorry to tell you, I think you’re right.
That might be the best looking guitar you’ve ever built.
Love your channel. Been watching since the “green screen” days. Keep it up and be safe out there.
Haha thanks for bearing with me through the “experimental” phase of my channel! And thanks for the encouragement man. I appreciate you
This is the content I'm here for! Guitars + ministry are the best combo.
Thanks Julian! I agree (obviously) haha!
Your wife is getting amazing at editing..way to go Mrs Thompson!!
This needs to be said more. Props to Mama Guns
God is so good all of the time. What a testimony. Thanks for sharing that!
Agreed, thanks Patrick!
He was so stoked to receive that beautiful guitar. That is awesome.
great video im a recovered alcoholic been sober for a long time and can say i feel great. God has chased me down all my life,to get me where i am now. love what you do thanks
He said that this was the best gift he ever had in his life and it's probably true. Congratulations on the great guitar, it's awesome. And his story was heart-touching, he totally deserves the guitar.
It's so encouraging to hear the stories of men who have been transformed by Christ!!! This video is too cool!
Wow Dan, I've been a huge fan of your channel and you inspired me to build a guitar of my own, but this video had me in tears. I'm so thankful for you and people like Josh who give back like this.
This has to be my favorite video you have done to date. Beautiful guitar and beautiful story. I think you have found your ministry through your videos.
Absolutely loved this "build". The guitar looks great and the sound is gorgeous and sweeet! But I loved the story even more! >
I love that finish!
Any chance of doing a dremel engraving tutorial soon?
Awesome video . Combining Josh's story with the build and his own jams was a great idea . The guitar looks and sounds great. Bless you both
So beautiful in every way! Thanks for being a great human being! We need more people like you in this world!
Great build Dan once again! I’m really proud of Josh overcoming his addiction. I know it’s not easy and it’s a daily struggle but help is out there
I've been following your channel a few weeks now and my first kit is arriving tomorrow. I haven't gone through all your vids yet so I'm not sure if you've been open about your faith before today or if today was "the day". Either way, huge props to you for risking the potential backlash that can come with it. Our faith is our life and sharing it with everyone is our mission but its many times easier said than done. Not that my opinion matters, but I'm beyond proud of you and know that God will continue to bless you, your family, and your channel. Also, while its largely meaningless in the grand scale of things, pretty impressed by you giving away your Rick kit. Knowing how rare they are and such. Keep it up man!
He has always been open about his faith. He does it in a way that doesnt force it upon the people who dont want to hear it though. Which is a good thing imho. I feel that forcing Jesus on the lost is what turns them off to God all together. Its a fine line we have to walk when witnessing.
Bryan Wayne Oh I couldn’t agree more about “forcing” it on people. 100% the wrong approach to do that. I think his approach is the right way. I also hadn’t seen his RV channel until today after making the initial comment.
@@1980bwc With respect, could you please not refer to us as "the lost", that would imply we don't know what we're doing and fumbling around blindly. Many of us have chosen what our faith is by our own choice rather then just simply "being lost".
I personally have chosen Lucifer as my mentor, but even though our faiths are conflicting, I'd certainly never say you are "lost" for having chosen Christ, that's your decision to make, and to say you are "lost" because of it is invalidating your decision and your faith in a back-handed sort of way.
Small note that us children of Lucifer are generally nice people, there are some radicals, but the same is true of all religions. When the day comes that I die, I'll find out which religion is correct, regardless, I'll be happy with the path I chose, because I chose it.
@@ChrisThomasonAtB how did the kit building go?
Dan you're such an awesome person and that finish is awesome! Never been a rickenbacker fan, but that guitar sounds great! Especially in the hands of a talented musician.
What an admirable thing to do with such an awesome build Dan. Keep up the good work bro.
Thanks Michael!
Beautiful guitar and a beautiful friendship and a beautiful gesture to give your very best to one that you love. Thank you!
This was my favorite of your videos yet, Dan. I loved how you showcased Josh’s transformation. We will overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of our TESTIMONY. The best way to spread the Gospel is to share testimony of those it changed.
Keep it up! You blessed me today.
Just...WOW! This is your best video yet. Amazing build, heart warming story and flawless editing. Sending prayers to Josh, his family and his ministry.
Good on you for giving it away, if I built something that beautiful I would never be able to give it to someone else. You and your channel keeps getting better and better!
Love this story dude! great channel and it inspired me to build my own guitar from a kit on my channel, i used your excellent guidance as reference material and the promo code you offered, so thanks 👍
Amazing guitar, but even more amazing video and story. Love your stuff, what you do, the spirit in which you do it, and the artistry with which you do it. A+ on all counts.
I LOVE this guitar!!! and... I LOVE that you gave it away. Everything about it is awesome! I especially love the style of the verse graphic that you carved on the back- It goes perfectly with the guitar, and with this particular guitars purpose. Keep up the awesome videos!
No question, hands down your best video I've seen. The guitar is amazing. But its new owner's story and mission is even more amazing. Well done Dan.
Wow Dan thanks this is really a blessing to me, I love what you did in and through this guitar build.
Dude, you really did an incredible job on this one. Especialy i love the "burst", I would love to have the same on my bass. And the way he grabbed the guitar away from you i can tell he instantly fell in love with it. Great job.
Awesome it's always great to see stories like this video. It took some boldness to share a video like this.
I just watched this for the first time Dan, and I am really amazed at you're gifts from the Lord. I am subscribing .....This guitar and the verse on the back says it all! Excellent work.
You are really getting good at this. And blessing someone else is really what life is all about. Great video.
That guitar turned out amazing man! I'm glad the guitar could go to as good of a guy as Josh because it's real noble what he's doing
This is the best guitar you've made as far as I know, I hope you and your cousin do well, you both deserve it!
I've never commented on any of your videos before but this has got to be the best one (so far) yet. Way to go Dan. Awesome story. Great story-telling while watching you create this absolutely beautiful piece of art.
Thanks so much for finally commenting! It’s nice to meet you moose and mongo! Hope to see you in the comments again!
Dan, by far, one of the best, interesting, and inspiring videos you and your wife have produced. Thank you.
As someone who struggled with addiction myself to the point where I ended up 16 years ago in a treatment facility I know first hand how valuable that work is. Great gift Dan
Dan this is your best video so far production, storyline, purpose, build, music Just such a great thing to do You'll be blessed even more
Awesome video, great story, I love hearing from people that have made it out of addiction and into recovery. So many people don't get that chance. Also, awesome awesome awesome guitar man!!!!
A beautiful guitar and a beautiful story. I thought I would watch just a few clips to see the before and after of the guitar build and I ended up watching the full 23 minutes during my working day without realising. Totally engrossed!
That is such a beautiful instrument built by a beautiful soul.
All the best to you and yours mate.
Thanks for sharing.
Wow thanks so much for the encouragement mark! It means the world to me :)
you're a kind soul Dan. may you be blessed in all you do.
This is one of the most wholesome RUclips videos I’ve ever seen! Amazing guitar, and a well deserving individual to play it. Just goes to show that family is one of the most powerful things out there.
Great build and inspirational backstory - it was a real pleasure watching this. I will check out Sonrise and see if I can donate from the UK. Having lost a brother to addiction, I really do appreciate the work they do.
Powerful testimony! Cool guitar! All around a good video :) thanks for bringing something fresh to the world of RUclips guitar channels
So awesome. What a great testimony and an amazing blessing to your cousin in law. Nice work Dan.
Touching story, beautiful guitar and what you do. Thanks for sharing this story.
Wowowowowowow!!!! Absolutely my favorite build! Great work and super extra AMEN bonus points to you, Dan, for gifting this to Josh! Keep on going Josh, you've been through the worst to give others your best. RW
I couldn’t agree more, Josh is using his horrid past to make a better future for the lives of these men
Love the video. Killer guitar, killer tones, killer playing, killer ministry. Keep it coming Dan. Btw, I enjoyed the Knife stuff but it’s nice to get back to the guitars!
One of the most beautiful guitars I've seen.Very Meaningful Content.May GOD be with You both always.
Kinda missed you dude, happy to see you Doing amazing things and building killer guitars. Stay safe out there on the road.
Thanks and will do Stanley!
I can't even speak! Very touching story, decent build, beautiful sound, awesome playing, and like others, tears welled up in my eyes! You both GO! The world needs people like both of you! And this Dan would have built him one too!
Dude, this is such a great video. Awesome build, powerful interview and testimony, and an important ministry.
Thanks Douglas!
I just cant handle it man.... I knew it was coming and then BAM. The Lord.
Congratulations on changing your life, but you did it yourself.
WOW!!! My brother, that's a blessing, I pray the Lord will bless you continually.
This was probably the best video you've made, to date. Great job! Awesome testimony! God bless!
Thanks!
Gorgeous Build DAN! Really enjoy your channel. Absolutely love the generosity and humaneness you put forth in this segment. Very humbling!😇. Keep it up Brother, YOU are a GOOD MAN! God Bless🙏🎸🙏
Thanks rusty!
Love it. My second favorite of your builds.... second only to the Scar-my-Guitar build. What a sick guitar. And one of your best sounding...
Gorgeous build and even more beautiful story. Love these ones brother!
That guitar is magnificent. Excellent job. Great respect to you and your cousin. That's what it's about bro.
Dan! Amazing videos, awesome built and such a great cause!!!
Thank you for your work man, it’s so inspiring, so keep it up!
Thanks Marco! I appreciate the encouragement
Beautiful guitar sounds great and wonderful calls it's good to know there's still good people out there doing good things and blessing others amen
This is your best build and video by far. Hearing your cousin's testimony as well. Beautiful.
Thanks Stuart! I appreciate the encouragement man
One of your best videos. A very heartwarming story and a super cool build!
Thats the kind of stuff i love to see.
And congrats to him for his recovery journey.
Always looking forward to your videos man. keep up the good work!
I want you both to know that your work in helping people is not going unnoticed... Thank you for your dedication to helping those who suffer from addiction. The work you put in does not go unnoticed and it sure as hell does not go unappreciated. As a fellow teacher and Christian, I am so proud of you two and so amazed by your generosity of spirit...
Whoa it turned out fantastic! I couldn't think of a better precipitant personally. God Bless Dan... 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great story, guitar build is awesome, looks completely pro, detailing is an amazing touch, making a real difference to someone is priceless, top work Guys.
Thanks so much for the encouraging words! I appreciate it
This is amazing.The guitar looks and sounds so great and the reason you gave it was such a god´s gift. Thanks for inspirng us, I'm buying myself some machines to make guitars and you are such a leading reference. Cheers from Brazil and keep this amazing job.
Thanks Fernando!
Awesome video all around Dan. I think the cuts and pacing were well done. Between the: build, Josh's story, testimony, ministry, and your charity to him. What a blessing man.
I struggled for years with the same addictions and wrestled with God for too long. For young and old men everywhere, being accountable and confessing your sins to our heavenly Father-and to each other-and praying for each other is how we get healed from our past (James 5:16, 1st John 1:9).
God bless all of y'all.
Amen jay!
I am absolutely in love with this guitar build but even more, I am loving that you're incorporating faith and good character building into your kit builds now.
Thanks for the feedback and encouragement Hunter!
I've been following your guitar kit builds for a while now and I'm looking forward to seeing personality building being Incorporated in to your channel content.
Aside from the story, which is touching, that guitar is fantastic. Nice work!!!
This was an excellent use for that kit. It really is one of the most beautiful builds I’ve ever seen and it sounds even better. You knocked this build and video so far out of the park Babe Ruth is shedding tears! Please thank your cousin for sharing his story, it was truly inspiring and good for him for changing his life and for the work and effort he and his wife put in to help others do the same. Thank you bro, this was a wonderful experience!
Wow thanks so much for the encouragement!
Good work for an excellent ministry. Keep on letting your light so shine, brother!
Thanks man! I appreciate the encouragement!
That's so nice of you and a wonderful success story Josh told.
Amazing video. I love programs like teen challenge and my church gives money to them very often. I hope and pray y’all can continue to touch and change lives
Thanks Reece! Glad your local church is supporting programs like these!
That's some beautiful country out there. I lived in NW Arkansas for a number of years, and we would travel out to OK and I just loved that wide-open country. Amazing place for this beautiful build. Personally, I'm an agnostic humanist, and I agree with Ilker Yücel's comment. The love you put into your work is palpable.
Also, no matter what faith sustains you and your cousin, it's 100% real and worth it if it helps him overcome his addiction. Rock on you two. \m/
Really uplifting video. Really cool of you to gift that guitar.
Top notch video man!!!! You've got quite a heart. I enjoyed the testimony as well. Josh is a lucky dude ;) That's a beast of a guitar!
Great customisation of the guitar Dan. Giving the guitar away to help support this ministry is great 👍 So good to hear about this ministry & helping to change people’s lives for Christ. Great stuff guy’s 🎸🙏
Thanks so much Nathan! I appreciate the encouragement this morning :)
Dan, I like the finish - very nice.
You know you can buy tuner conversion bushes from places like Stewmac & ebay? They're only a few bucks off ebay (lots more at stewmac). They just press into the 10.5mm holes already drilled without stuffing around with shims and re-drilling.
Dan, you've outdone yourself. I wanna be like you when I grow up. This video made me cry.
Haha this one is a bit of a tear jerker for sure! Thanks for the encouragement man
As someone in recovery who has been on that path and come back around I can't thank you enough. Thank you for this message Dan.
Very nice. You have the coolest channel. Nice looking and sounding guitar and your cousin is a good player too. This whole video was a blessing.
Another great and beautiful guitar. Loved the testimony, truly a blessing. God is always working. Can't wait for the next video.
Thanks Tracy!
Wow bro just wow. So cool and heart warming. I've been wanting to build a Rickenbacker and have been looking at templates online. Your a really good man Charlie Brown. God bless you always
Great job Dan!! This reminds me of how we should use all of our talents to glorify The Lord. So proud of Josh for his courage to share his story and help others.
I agree! Josh is the man and I love what he’s doing with his life now
I’ve been a long time watcher, and I don’t think I’ve ever commented on a RUclips vid, but I am LOVING the way you’re putting the gospel in your videos lately. It’s very encouraging to see someone use their platform for that. I’m a worship leader, and gig on the weekends, and have gained a lot of knowledge from watching your content. I also LOVE the engraving you did on the back. I need that on one of my guitars, very cool man.
Thanks mason for finally speaking up! It’s nice to meet you. Thanks for the encouraging words and I hope to see you in the comments more!
Dan, love your growing evangelism through this channel. Don't stop loving people the way you do! Hey, starting a church in Fort Worth. Come on down some weekend to visit!
BTW, we could use a bassist!
This is absolutely awesome video, the guitar and the story. Awesome all the way around
Inspiring! Both the guitar and the story. Well done.
This was possibly the best guitar build I've ever watched. It's not only an awesome guitar, but the story is really what makes this video. It's so encouraging to hear your cousin's story and how he's helping lead people to Christ. You've definitely earned a subscriber here!
Thanks!
Dan... Really really great build and awesome cause. Ive known numurous people that have been helped by Teen Challenge over the years. Thanks for all you do for us on youtube!
Thanks Daniel!
@@GunsandGuitars Dan are you still in Oklahoma?...Im guessing from your F18 referance you were near Tinker AFB. That said if you are...
You might want to check out 5 West Outpost in Sandsprings which is on the West side of Tulsa. Its run by an old friend of mine Red Polston. Its a very unique Christian Entertainment venue ... Dominantly Country/Gospel... Its free its run on unsolicited Donations... The shows are free if you were blessed pray...ask God and do as you feel lead... Theres a couple of Donation boxes on the wall. We appreciate your help but other than that we will not be asking for an offering. It is open everyother weekend on Friday and Saturday nights. Red's band is on Hiatus right now as his son Aaron the bass player had shoulder surgery a couple of weeks ago.... An his other son JT is having a battle with Meth and He is in Rehab... right now. Anyway... Red has quite a few friends in the Music Business over the years and so right now other bands are playing each weekend. Anyway Red and I got yo know each other when he came to my church in Montana as an Evangelist... And he invitef me on my first Missions trip to Idaho State Prison. For 3 days of meetings... And during those 3 days 60 inmates accepted Christ.... Alot has happened to both of us in the 30 years since that first meeting ...but were still friends and we both still like to see God move in peoples lives.
Dan that was a real good thing to do ! and Josh you are truley inspiring!! im am one of those people very much like how yourself used to be and i know how much a small act of genuine kindness means so someone that feels they are losing everything, both you guys inspire and help to do right by people, without guitar and music i wouldnt cope and seeing things like this not only inspire musically (btw Josh your awesome man) but show there are people that show genuine care for others and wish them well even in todays world and thats something worth cherishing both of you keep doing what you love :) and a heartfelt thank you
also im not religious im not really sure what i belive but i do know helping others up is always a good thing and this world needs more of that
This is probably the best video I've seen from this channel. The guitar is beautiful and the story is inspiring
Thanks Jose!
A pearl white pickguard on this guitar would look KILLER! Very inspirational story, may you guys and your families be blessed and keep on doing good!
SO SO GREAT Dan!!! Well done buddy!