Does It Make Sense To Build A Guitar?
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- Building your own guitar can be a fun project. However, it can take a lot of time and resources. This video will help you to decide if making your own guitar is a good idea.
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I think building a guitar, regardless of the finished product, is worth it for anyone who is interested. It really demystifies the instrument when you build one yourself and it’s a rewarding experience.
I want too, but I’ve never done any wood work. I was thinking about just building the body buying the parts including neck… and my junk neck is the hardest part of building a guitar
For me it NOW (age 70) makes sense. Over the years as a dedicated semi pro musician and often dissatisfied with the instruments I'd had, I started by paying people to swap out pups, then trems, then frets etc until it got to the point where I wa spending a lot of money and still wasn't entirely satisfied with the results. It was then I decided that the only way to get what I thought I wanted was by putting together a partscaster. It took several months but the final result was worth it; it cost more than buying a new instrument, but was far more rewarding in terms of having acquired a new set of skills. Since then I have made 4 more guitars, all of them unique in their own way and all play very well indeed. That said, I don't make these things in order to sell them, I do it only to acheive a particular type of instrument that plays well in a particular style. My advice to anyone thinking of embarking on this kind of project would be to purchase those specialist tools required from cheap chinese ebay suppliers. If you then decide to go "full time" as it were, only THEN buy top quality american or european tools. Happy hunting!
That's great advice, thanks. I just started building guitars a month ago and I was telling my friend the same thing. He wanted to buy all of the different templates and fancy tools, I got everything discount to make sure that I know how to use them and they are necessary.
I'm not sure that many folks thinking about building their first guitar realize the time commitment it will take...maybe that's a follow up video to this one. Good stuff Chris
I'd like to build some guitars when I retire, in about 6 and a half years. I've had a long term plan for this - I wanted to get really good at setup, then learn how to do electronics, then learn level/crown, then learn how to refret, then learn how to route, then learn how to cut and shape wood. I've gotten to the refret part so far. Best advice I ever heard about refret work is that after you finish your first guitar, you're either saying "I never want to do that again" or you're starting to think about your next refret job. It's a wonderful hobby. The great thing is that you really CAN learn the pieces like I am and benefit along the way. I never take my guitars in for service. I love this channel, by the way! Very helpful.
Yes, make sence...i build more then 15 so far...for me and others, just for hobby...for passion and my satisfaction and joy. I play my custom build guitars and nothing else for years, and I`m happy like a Child!
I am glad that I built a dozen guitars .
The problem is the fit and finish and cost involved will not get me a better guitar than a Reverend guitar for a. grand. The knowledge is priceless though. I can wire so many configurations now...and fret work has gotten very good as well. My 2 cents
Everybody wants to reinvent the wheel, myself included. I enjoy repairs but know a complete build is not cost effective.
That's very sensible and much appreciated advice, sir! Thank you.
Great advice!
Richie Sambora was the reason I feel in love with guitar, sound of it and got me into learning to play guitar. I always liked his custom SA2 model but I never purchased it. In 2020 I decided to build my own one, now more than a year gone and I'm half way there. It took a lot of time to learn about guitars, 3D modeling, then CNC, tools and some much stuff goes there, more than 1000 hours into building it so far. Thank you Chris! Your channel keeps me going, helps me learn and you are very supportive when I have questions. Rock on!
Love the origin story. And glad you found your passion.
Great story on your first guitar and how you got into building. I put together a partscaster just a little over 2 years ago and had so much fun doing it I decided to do another. I also decided that I wasn't going to build something I could buy off shelf in store so I started with my own body design (liked it at the time but its kind of an odd duck). I'm currently working on #10 and this is another original. This will also be the 4th complete build where I've done the body, neck, fret board, etc. My passion has certainly shifted from playing to designing and building. I think at times I need to find a better balance then a new design idea pops in my head. It's so much fun.
Chris of course this is inspirational. Much of what you say I have given a lot of thought over the years and yes I decided to build guitars. I just purchased my first CNC and away we go! On the guitar playing side I try to practice at least an hour Daily; I don’t play professionally anymore after decades of doing so, but writing down a regimen of scheduled practice I have maintained my ability. I hope that helps you too. Thank you for the content of this channel. God Bless.
I like to build anything, and I like to work with wood. I built myself a Strat style guitar around 20 years ago because I was a fan of SRV and I both found good guitars expensive and even then they were not all that good, having defects, etc… I was lucky because the guitar I built was perfect. And I used it a lot, even in Blues jams. But then I had to stop playing when I had a health problem and was in sickness leave for a few months. So I decided to build a Tele style and liked it so much that I kept building more guitars instead of practicing by lack of motivation… being retired now, I still like to build a guitar once in a while but started practicing again. ;-) I learned a lot about what makes a guitar play well, change parts and as I worked in electronics all my life I can change or repair the electronics as well. And I can use a different guitar when I want to :-)
Really like what you do! I started building guitars about 10 years ago and ,as you say, I don’t actually play as much as I did before. It is both the most fun and frustrating experience, particularly the finishing. Another aspect to consider is the cost. By the time you purchase even a kit guitar, your looking at about $1000 usd and 1-3 months (depending on finish). I think most people are better off spending $1000 on a really nice guitar and just playing it. The other issue is that if you really get into it as I have, you end up with a bunch of guitars that collect dust and don’t get played.
Very interesting about how you got into guitar building! I never would have guessed that's your origin story. You make really good points about having to dedicate time to the build and whether or not it's something the person really wants to do. Building a guitar takes a really long time, especially if it's someone's first, and if those dozens of hours were spent intently practicing playing instead, I guarantee that person would see noticeable improvement in their playing. It's all about making that choice on what they want to focus on.
Tell me about it! My first took me whopping 6 years since I first cut the lumber 😆 but to be fair most of this time was just wasted not doing it. If I squeeze it it'd probably be something like 2-3 months. 😅
I spent the lockdown building my dream Telecaster. I learned SO much, made a lot of mistakes, corrected them, and in the end I was overjoyed with what I had in the end. Butterscotch blonde, maple neck, string thru bridge, Custom Shop Texas Specials for pickups with a four-way switch.
It was expensive… but, I’m having a ball. I still suck. I’m learning, but I’m having a ball.
The word we all need to know is START..it's easier to finish something you start vs never starting at all. Most people will surprise themselves with how much you learn by knowing nothing at all when starting..it's about the experience,not the dollar sign...don't listen to others,do what is in your heart..if it's in you to build a guitar,,.BUILD A GUITAR!! don't watch videos on RUclips to make you think otherwise.
Thank you, great story. There is something about making things that makes the use of them more rewarding, great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well said. I’m making #6 and 7 and the journey of making is very different than playing. For me, more rewarding, but had to make the call and it’s very personal. Great content thank you
I kinda evolved into it. As a carpenter, I already had many tools necessary, but it all started with a gift. I've had a love affair with old vintage guitars, particularly Kay and Harmony and I'd go on and on how I wanted a speed demon. Then my brother who doesn't play, so had no idea the guitar he graciously got me couldn't play either. I was determined to make it play even though I couldn't afford a luthier to do what needed done. Step by step, I steamed, refretted, on and on for months but then, one day, I had an amazing vintage guitar. I've moved forward at the same pace, building jigs and tools when needed for a specific project and just recently found a steady reliable supplier for hardwoods and have my designs worked out and I'm ready to take the plunge
Great advice. Most people don't understand the level of attention to detail involved in building a top quality guitar. It takes years of work to get the experience, and tools that are necessary. I play guitar a little, and wanted a Fender American Tele. One time, I played a fender American strat owned by a friend, and I could tell right away how much better it was than the pawn shop guitars I had, but I didn't buy a Fender because I wanted stainless frets, and a custom sound. I also didn't have much money or time, and I had tried to assemble partscasters but failed miserably. One was a StewMac body, and Mighty-Might neck. Prior to mounting the neck, I noticed that there was a 1/16 inch gap on both sides of the neck when it was resting in the neck pocket, so I filled it in with epoxy puddy. But I hated it, because it was worse than a Walmart guitar. Last year I bought a Warmouth Tele body, and neck, and had them drill the locating holes for a V.S.-100 bridge which I already had. I installed StewMac hot lipstick humbuckers, with series, parellel, coil cut switches for each, which were wired to a 4-pull 6-way. It plays great, and I love the sound. I've probably spent 3000$ on trying to build guitars to save money. If all you want is a nice guitar, buy one already made, and spend time playing it - even if it costs 3000$.
Excellent video! I got started about 4 years ago in a similar way. I had just started playing again after not touching a guitar for about 15 years. 2 of my boys were interested in learning guitar and I figured that doing a kit with each would be a cool father/son project. We did some very detailed and complex pinewood derby cars and I caught the woodworking bug. Well... from those kits I really started to enjoy building guitars and started upping my game and challenging myself. What I found, though, is that building a guitar is a lot less about the woodworking and more about the fine details. Having the proper tools makes all the difference in the world. I'll build my own tools, but only if it's an improvement on an existing tool. I stopped being cheap and started getting what I needed based on the requirement, not the price. I don't think most people realize the time investment needed for a guitar! In the end, I really enjoy finishing up a guitar, stepping back, and appreciating what I created! After 24 guitars or so, I have people getting in line for a custom build. I wish I could do it full time, but there is no way this will pay my builds yet!!
Yes. I ll watch the video now.
I'm of a couple conflicting opinions on this matter. My first thought is to say, "If you THINK you would like to try to make a guitar, then make a guitar. Don't be disappointed if it's imperfect or part way through you decide you don't want to make a guitar. You would never know if you didn't try." My second conflicting thought is to say, "If you even have to ask if you should, and don't really know the answer yourself, then you don't want to bad enough. So probably not." However I think sometimes someone really wants to do something but asks if they should because they just need the encouragement to start that journey.
With the caveat that you won't make one for cheaper than buying one, and the first attempt may be pretty rough depending on one's skill and efforts, if it's something one desires to try then they absolutely should once they research what all will go into it. As others have suggested, maybe start with a kit guitar. Or even buy a cheapo guitar and strip it and refinish it and mod the heck out of it. Get some experience doing some of the work involved in a scratch build. Do a re-fret job. Do a re-wire. Mod/route a standard Strat body for a Floyd Rose bridge. Work up to a scratch build doing increasingly involved mods/repairs on old damaged or cheap bodies or with cheap kits. Slowly build your tool set of specialized tools you'd need for a scratch build. Slowly ramping up to a scratch build this way will go a long way in allowing the potential builder to answer this question themselves. It's what I'm doing. I bought a chunk of mahogany about 25 years ago to do a scratch build but never got to it. Now I'm doing repairs, refinishes, refrets, rewires, and building my tool set as well as working up to the eventual scratch build. What I can say is that chunk of mahogany haunts me, so if I only ever make just 1 I know I need to do it, if just for my own peace of mind.
I picked up guitar playing later in life. I am still learning to play and find that my day job takes ALL DAY leaving little time/energy to practice. Right now, I am better at being a guitar tech than a player. As a tech, I have built and rebuilt multiple partscasters. I have also learned to setup guitars. I have also bought a player strat and an Epiphone LP. I still have a couple of guitar projects in various states of completion, but I need to get back to learning to PLAY the guitar. Once I have completed my unfinished projects I will only work on my partscasters to fix my mistakes. For now, it is a balance between work/tech/play. As there are only so many hours in the day, progress is slow on all. Your main point is to focus on your passion. The more time that you spend, the better you will become.
I enjoy your channel and used the BLO method to seal a sanded guitar neck as it was way too glossy for me!
thanks,
Tom.
Great points. I am in the middle of my first build and I have learned a crap ton of good stuff from your channel so thank you. I am not technically building a guitar though. I have played rock n roll/blues guitar for many years, but during the lockdowns kind of got hooked on ukulele. I like playing rock & blues on it though ... with a little outlaw country here and there. I have a very fine acoustic uke but sometimes I crave the feeling of a nice solid body and the sound if some overdrive! I also learned pretty quickly that I don't particularly like piezo pickups. I know there are some solid body steel string ukes on the Mark, but they either don't appeal stylistically, or are out of my budget for a toy that I realistically won't play a lot. My favorite RnR guitar is my LP Special so wanted to do something along those lines, but two pickups seems overkill for an uke so doing more of a Jr. with a neck pup only instead of a bridge. No kit options for that so this is from raw wood to finished project. I can't wait to play it. I think it is a good way to get into guitar building too as it's a smaller project but you still learn the skills needed for guitar making. Thanks again for all the great info!
Many thanks for your videos and good advice - I really like playing guitar but I am also a creative handy / fix it type of person... but I definitely have my hands full with 2 kids and lots of other projects and maintenance. So my kind of guitar projects I limit to upgrading tuners, switching out bridges, cutting existing bodies down from cheap complete builds into new shapes - as funny as it sounds the shapes I like are either not equipped or out my price range or even non existent . My next project I am considering is a headless travel guitar with a trem bar (as I dont have any guitar equiped with one) so just looking at either converting standard model by cutting the head and reducing body size as well as installing the headless bridge and neck hardware. That how I stumbled on your channel.
I used to build solid body guitars with a few students as an extra- curricular activity each year when I was a high school teacher before I retired. Even though I had patterns for different bodies most students seemed to want to build Gibson explorer type guitars. The main problem building guitars during the school day there’s only limited time available so often we would often be there on Saturdays for 4 or 5 hrs. It was labour intensive as we built the body and neck from scratch. In those days we got all the hardware/parts from stew Mac and the shipping to NZ in those days was fairly quick. After doing this for several years I decided just to do kit guitars to speed up the process. The problem is you can buy a brand new guitar cheaper than from parts so unless you are really keen on learning to build a guitar it’s not really worth it.
I also made the majority of the specialist tools myself I needed but did invest in fret crowning files and the smaller nut slotting files which still get used to this day with the guitar build and repairs I do.
I love to record instrumental tracks using Cubase and it is nice to know every electric and acoustic guitar and bass sound is from my own custom built instruments. 🎸🎸🎸
I built a few partscasters over the years, it was always great fun and it teach me valuable skills mainly regarding wiring, setting up the instruments and dealing with fret leveling. Are they better than a high end instrument from a brand? Eh, no, they play the same, at least today that brands are putting out amazing instruments under 2 grands. It’s not something you do because you need to.
some good points here, I want to make a few custom guitars just for myself, and I want to remain more of a guitar player than maker, my reasons for making them are to help improve my playing, but I am aware of loosing time due to building.
I am retired and I enjoy making the tools and making the instruments as well. I enjoy acoustic guitar and built a tenor ukulele for my daughter which she knows how to play. Now I can play ukulele as well. Currently started building a neck angle fixture for dovetail neck body alignment. Could have bought one but it's more fun to build it from scraps and make it adaptable for ukuleles as well.
Right on!
Great advice. A good compromise is to buy a decent neck and build just the body which can be done with regular tools and still gives a lot of room for creative design and experimentation. or if you want a "classic" design buy a blank unfinished body and play around with finish and hardware selection. so many options these days with decent kits and parts available.
I'm currently making myself a strat , because I was playing a bunch of $1k guitars in the stores and said to myself 'I think I could make a better one'. Challenge on. Just working on my templates and got to use my router for the first time to make a jig to cut the truss rod. 60's vintage hidden under the fretboard with adjustment under the neck pocket just to make it complicated. So much fun studying those old blueprints
I've owned many guitars over my 20 years of playing. The only stock/factory guitar I still own is my first ever acoustic guitar. Other than that I've only kept guitars I've built via custom orders and outsourced parts. I've had some enjoyable stock/factory guitars, but I always wanted to change something about every single one of them. It just wasn't worth it for me to buy something and change a lot about it. At the end of the day, I'm not into guitars for personal collection or financial gain. I'm into them because I want to play and enjoy them to the fullest extent while being able to add to the "cool factor" with something unique. That's why I continue spec'ing my own guitars from the ground up. It's also very satisfying and gives you a sense of pride in the process.
My dream is to make 12 strings like no other. It might take me 10 years, but it consumes my every thought, and I must make them.
There are so many resources out there these days. This channel as a prime example. It seems like anyone who is really interested in being well rounded on guitar (and ensuring he has the best equipment at the best price) would be either building from raw wood or doing kit builds. You learn so much. You can then fix your own guitar and your friends. Maybe make some money too. The worst thing that can happen is you mess up, "waste" a bit of time, and have some odds and ends to trade or sell. It's a win all round.
I was already pretty good at setups but building a guitar taught me so much more!
I guess it Comes down to aptitude, if you can't change your own strings then don't waste your time or just make a parts caster to learn
For me my built guitars were all custom versions of expensive guitars with my own custom pickup config, I have a 7 string iceman with only bridge pickup, a jem with no flowers (prestige neck) etc
if you want a specific guitar, customised to your taste or specifications. if you want a one off guitar nobody else has. if you want to see if you can do it for fun, then sure, go for it. however, building a guitar is sometimes or in most cases, more expensive than buying one.
if you have a great guitar that feels wonderful already, but you want to improve it that is most often a better choice. btw, ive built myself 5 guitars now, each better than the other, either in finishing, feel, balance, weight or specifications.
This is the question I asked myself after watching your CNC machine vid. Why am wanting to make a guitar and how much equipment do I want to do this task or need to complete the task.
I decided it's not a commercial venture but a challenging hobby along with song writing playing guitar open mic nights.
I started rebuilding (improving) my broken Yamaha RGX112, because I had extra time, in the house, due to covid lockdown. This process bit hard (I was hooked) and I am now on to my 7th build and from scratch, after doing the kit thing. But as we got more freedom, your sentiment rang true. Where to find the time? My building has slowed and that time has taken away from other hobbies/chores etc. I now find myself frustrated that I can’t find enough time to build, the way I would like to 😅
You made some great points! I find myself in a similar situation in that I started learning to play, then transitioned into building instruments, and how I have created a RUclips channel to share my builds. This has resulted in me now having three hobbies rather than just the one of learning how to play. I can't help but wonder where my playing would be now if I had devoted the time I have spent on building and editing to playing?
Well said!
Building guitars for me is just as much of a fever as playing them. So I build a lot, just for fun, but i still need to play at least an hour a day.
It's true that building them takes a lot of your time but it's so addictive and statisfying and it also got me to really understand the instrument.
You could do it both but make sure you don't have a lot of other hobbys.
I finished my first build this past October. I started it in January of 2021. I’m a woodworker by trade with 46 years of woodworking experience and a collection of tools that would make your head spin. My original plan was to build a guitar for less money than it would cost if I bought one already made. Wow was I wrong. The actual parts were on the high end cost wise but still I was getting what I wanted. No big deal I thought. But when you factor in luthier specific tools the costs grow exponentially. Just to do the fret job I probably spent close to 500.00. That includes the fret saw, the jig to hold the fret board, the pre made template for fret spacing, the leveling beams, radius blocks, countless files, etc.. it adds up quick. Time was another major issue. Trying to fit it in between paying jobs. I spent countless hours researching, watching RUclips videos, and always second guessing myself. I choose to do a set neck which added to the stress levels making sure I didn’t screw up. As I got closer to finishing I was more nervous about making a catastrophic mistake and having a major issue to fix. I finally finished it and in all honesty, had I known at the start what I would have to do I may not have done it. That being said I’m planning my next build already. Looking back on it it was a very satisfying experience. Definitely not for the faint of heart. And now I’ve already got all the tools lol
And then there's the cost of your labor (time) as well!
I'm in Johnstown, Colorado, and I'm starting my own business. I would love to see yours sometime!
Yes
The answer is always yes
A big point to me is is the question of what level of quality is someone satisfied with. Some people are satisfied with something that may have little selling value on the guitar market, it would likely have a few or several "flaws". Other people won't be satisfied until they get something that they think is on par with a high end expensive guitar.
I think it will typically take awhile and many attempts to get to the quality of the latter. So I think people should give some serious thought to expectations and ambitions before doing anything. Learn as much as possible, understand the skills you have and don't have, and be honest about how much you think you are willing to put into acquiring those skills you don't have.
Im gonna buy a $250 kit for semi hollow body electric. I honestly like the bare wood color so ill choose just clear coat or a mild cherry wood stain before clear coat. And if its no better than $100 cheapy guitar so be it
@3:58 - That guitar for your son looks awesome. I have put together some guitars (parts-casters) and have been generally pleased with the results. However, there could be a benefit for going into a guitar store and trying, say, 5 guitars. One of which may just have something that appeals to you. You then get to own something you like, rather than building something which is a bit of a lottery.
There is a strong compulsion to build something unique and I am considering a guitar course with Crimson guitars to build, what could be, my ultimate guitar.
Can you ever possess the ultimate guitar?
I find the satisfaction of making a solution far outweighs the satisfaction of purchasing one. But, its often a matter of priorities, time, and money.
Very interesting. As a matter of fact when you play guitar which you made by own hands you feel greater satisfaction. Recently I remade my six strings Electric guitar to bass and when I play it I feel satisfaction. Regards.
Thank you very much!
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Time management skills. There is always 4 hours to spend practicing. 4 hours for any other daily activities and 8 hours for work. Weekends free up 12 hours of non playing time each day. The secret to guitar practice is to pick it up and start playing right away/ no time wasting.
I do not play the guitar at all. For me it was more about the woodworking aspect of it and shaping wood into a work of art.
I built my first guitar about a year ago. I learned from a couple mistakes that I made and the finished guitar is beautiful, but if you look very closely; you can see a few blemishes.
I'm about to start on my second guitar.. and now I've been considering a CNC router for some of the work.
I would say if you have a very unique design in your head then first look after a DIY guitar kit that you can make to your desired instrument, if nothing fits then make a body but buy a neck, the neck is the most difficult part.
Yep.
It is worth it for the experience of building, and for the result, of course. If your motivation is saving money by building yourself, no, it's not worth it. The expenses required in order to get to the point where you can build outweighs the potential for cost savings. And, you as a solitary builder can never be as cost-efficient as a factory. There is just an economy of scale that you can't beat. Other than that, pursuit of something for the pursuit's sake is worth it in of itself. The skills you learn and the experience you gain and the satisfaction of creating something out of nothing can't be beat or taken away from you.
Took my 1st. Lesson 1968ish? After month Teacher says my guitar was unplayable and un-tunable! Told parents! No guitar and no more lessons! Took me till 79 to buy myself a guitar! Been playing ever since! Self taught!Thanks!
I think everyone should learn how to make something. There are too many helpless people in the world that are flummoxed by even the simplest of physical tasks. Yes, it takes time and effort but a few less hours watching Tik Tok videos or arguing with your friends on social media won't hurt you!
Based Helmet dude.
I tried 3-4 kits, and realized I do not have the tools or the space needed.. I live in a NYC small apartment.. So.. no more kits for me, harley bentons to the rescue! LOL
i love fiddling with guitars setups etc. I have one lovely axe that badly needs a refret but since im poor guy living in a 3rd world country (finland) no can do. I've been thinking about making diy fretting tools maybe buy some of them and go on with it. Is it really that easy like some of these youtube videos make it seem?
Oh and don't buy cheap Chinese crap on amazon, especially crown or nut files. Get hosco
Could you make a video of how much the wood selection affected the acoustic sound of the instrument. If you choose lighter wood for body is it more resonant than heavier piece. How much of effect is heavier neck vs heavier body on overall tone. Have you ever installed one piece block for strings similar to grainger string block vs single ferrules? Thank you for your videos
Wood is too tricky as a material to reliably do comparisons.
@@HighlineGuitars Just a video / comment if end result is a guesswork and unpredictable. Or are you somewhat choosing woods with certain weight to achieve certain result?
@@Stu66orn ruclips.net/video/CHkMgu33vZY/видео.html
I am thinking of building a guitar neck. Not sure if I want to tackle it.
Do you build bolt on necks??
Sorry, I don't make parts. Only complete guitars.
Of course....build one...it could be fun challenging and if you do a good job you can have a side business
I have almost finished my first build and in my experience you should not look at it as building one guitar. Most people will need to build several guitars before reaching a quality level that you are satisfied with. Therefore guitar building is getting a new hobby and not just a one off project if you want it to be really good.
If the guitar you want doesn't exist, then you have to make it.
basic guitar hardware here is more expensive than buying a whole new guitar lol its truly tragic
I don't play guitar, but I build them for a hobby.
Did you make any mistakes on that first build? Don't think you've ever talked it through.
Your question will be the subject of a future video for sure. Thanks for the idea!!
@@HighlineGuitars Looking forward to it. I'm starting my first 100% from scratch build using CNC in a few weeks. So would appreciate a mistakes/early experience type video
Someone else mentioned expectations regarding a first build. For me it's best to build something quickly out of cheap wood, and try it out for a while, so I can better understand overall looks, action, weak points, and whatever else I missed. That way there's no pressure in getting the first one built 100% perfect.
if you have to ask yourself this question, just dont.
I realise the video wasn't about it, but why didn't you give us a decent look at the guitar you built for your son?
ruclips.net/video/s8dgtJGhAps/видео.html
Maybe your talking sense into me? :)
Why even play guitar, when you can just listen to someone else play guitar?
Don’t do it people you need your eyes, ears, fingers and lungs. Leave it to the professional..
Great advice!