Bronze Resonator Guitar Build | Ep 5 | We did it, Paul's guitar is complete.
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- We did it in five episodes... I feel like some sort of award is in order for getting through it in that few installments.
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This came out amazing. I don’t know what you want to do in terms of videos but I really like hearing you walk through your process. I could watch you build 100 more. I think that’s what everyone wants. They may be the same kind of guitar but each one is unique.
James, WOW, this latest version is a grand slam. You turned the brass sheet into a work of art, and the sound , to my untrained ear was classic. I know that you don’t appreciate the complements but you have to be proud of this guitar. You have a genuine passion for this craft.
I would love to see more detail about the neck and all the detail that goes along with it. Seeing you work on the neck shows the level of refinement that is very intimidating. Even if I were to complete the body, I would have zero confidence in producing a functioning guitar that would have a decent sound. You may not wish to travel down this road but I would trust you to be honest about teaching people like me how to complete this project to the very end. Thanks again
Bruce
Wow, Wow, Wow! Love the bronze guitar, soundss great too. I wish we lived closer, I'm based in Thailand. I build amps and cabs to vintage specs, I think we could do a great colaboration together if we did.
What a stunning guitar.....hats off to you !!!
Ideas for what's up next on the channel:
1) CNC conversion of the headstock logo (and any other CNC conversion)
2) The Mathematics/Philosophy of the guitar designs and setup. Susan Gardener used to have a RUclips channel (she's gone silent) where she went into the engineering/science of the instruments and you appear to think that way and I learn a lot from the ,"why I'm doing X' videos," instead of the mere, "watch me do x," videos.
3) A video actually describing what you're looking for when setting up the resonator guitars compared to setting up a standard accounstic
4) A lap resonator? Those necks (I have one) require a different design thought (at least to me)
If I think of anything else, I'll plink them in here.
I do need to make some CNC content for the Looth Group Patreon so maybe I'll share some of that here. I feel like my beginner status on the CNC is a good place to make videos (kinda like my first Reso) should be educational for people getting started like me. Setup videos would be interesting content. I'll look up Susan. that name is new to me. Thanks.
Absolutely beautiful guitar sounds great and I think your playing is great too! I've learned a lot from your videos trying to develop my skills on my own build, so thank you so much James, thanks to you I've been abel to start on this project. Would be awesome to see a tri one build. I know you could do it.
Over the past several months, I've really enjoyed watching all the experimentation and hard work that has led to your ability to build such a beautiful instrument as this one. Paul is very lucky to be getting such a nice guitar!
Stunning guitar
Nothing short of amazing! The finish polish is dazzling! Seems like the bronze is the big winner tonally. This is truly your best work yet. And you previous one were very good.
Thanks Dane, really appreciate that. Always good to have other great builders chime in. How's the CNC party going?
@@Ninety2guits making headway with the cnc. Noticed how fast your cnc was pushing the 1/2 bit around. You got the shark machine, right?
@@jonahguitarguy No I have a Probotix machine and I bought a 220V Vevor spindle. Don't let the video fool you, it's sped up... way up. I'm really liking the Vevor spindle so far, especially at the price. Since I'm doing metal I needed a speed control spindle rather than a router. Turns out I like being able to control the spindle speed for wood, I can adjust speeds and feeds on the fly as it cuts. I tend to make it goes as fast as possible til it makes sounds I don't like than back it off a bit.
@@Ninety2guits sounds like a good machine I'll have to look it up and be envious.
I don't think envy is in order :). It's an older style machine, I feel like the software you run the machine with is where all the cool features come into play, the machine just does whatever the software tells it to. I do have the option to run a 4th axis on my machine which could open up some cool possibilities down the road. I'm using the LinuxCNC software to run the machine which is working well so far. There are probably better options out there but I'm happy with it to this point. Can't wait to see yours in action.
we want more.... we want more ...
James, it has been great fun watching you learn to build these things, and get really good at it. I suspect you can make any project you take on fun and interesting. Thanks for taking us on the ride.
Incredible! Seriously beautiful guitar. It's been a great series, and I think we all have learned so much. I'm sure that whatever you decide to tackle next will be great... banjo maybe?
Amazing design and build. Can't wait to hear MrPaul play it!!!
Same here, nervously waiting the unboxing vid.
Beautiful work! Whatever you do next, I’ll be here to watch. Love your approach to RUclips. To use your own words, it’s right in the sweet spot. Thanks for all your hard work.
Got it... more click bait and misleading titles and thumbnails Lol! Just kidding, thanks for the kind words.
Top drawer!😊
Great... I'll shoot for top shelf next :)
Great series, and it yielded a great-looking instrument with great projection and good voicing. Thanks for the extensive annotations and explanations throughout.
That guitar is really super nice!
Ideas for the channel. I think there, possibly, is more to learn. How about doing a patina build? Learn how to make the brass version look old, like it’s been around for 50-100 years. That would be very cool. Mule does some very interesting looking resonators. Just a thought. Or try a different stringed instrument. I’m learning, or at least trying, to play mandolin. Not blues or rock but would be cool to see your take on an acoustic instrument.
Thanks! I like all those ideas, I'm staying focused on the resonators for the time being. Need to do a Tri-cone and a Baritone and a couple more material experiments to do yet. The videos on those might just be a summary of how it went and what I learned or whatever jumps out to me as interesting.
@@Ninety2guits A Tricone would be really cool.
Beautiful instrument, having to maintain polish on that amount of brass brings on some stress though 🤣
Fantastic instrument.
I personally wouldn't have the cutaway (just don't like them on resos) but otherwise the design is brilliant, and it sounds great.
I know how you feel about fingerpicks - I struggle with them too - but don't run your playing down, you're pretty good. Having said that I would really like a video of Paul's reaction, with him playing it.
I think you can be fully confident as a reso builder, and be happy to accept commissions for future builds.
Wow thank you so much! I'm hard on my playing because I've been playing electric guitar live for 15 years so I expect a lot of myself. Nothing like throwing some finger picks on to experience that beginner feeling all over again lol!
@@Ninety2guits ain't that the truth!
As you say cool guitar, but that’s some understatement. It is a fantastic build and you should be immensely proud of what you have put together. Not just the guitar but the videos also. For the next build it has to be a tricone surely.
Wow thank you! I appreciate that. Tricone or Baritone are next, not sure which one first. I could probably get through a Baritone pretty quickly then move on to the Tricone. Those videos might just be more of a summary of the builds where we just cover what I've learned or whatever seems interesting. Thanks again.
@@Ninety2guits As another thought you could try a build in what is called German silver (AKA nickel silver, or nickel brass). I think they used to build high-end resonators out of it in the past but I don't believe you see them now. It doesn't have any silver in it it's a copper nickel zinc alloy and I'm not sure how easy it is to solver. That might be a new challenge.
I really love what you've posted. You're humble (you're work looks so good) and it was great to follow this build process, thank you for having taken the time to make video, I know it's also so time consuming ! It's a pleasure to be one of your subscribers !
Wow! Thank you, I really appreciate that.
Great Series!. Enjoyed it all
Maybe attempt a tricone? I'm sure there more knowledge to be gained by during that, then maybe a completely original design?
You should also reach out to maybe Justin Johnson here on YT and get one commission something for him. He has some crazy stuff that might inspire you.
I'd love to see a Resolectric build.
That would be cool to do on here. It's probably lower on the to do list than a Tri-cone and a Baritone resonator though, oh and a 12 string Reso and..... lol
Fabulous!
Great series! I’ve only recently come across your channel so hopefully it’s not the end!
This may be a daft question but do you think using two cones in the same guitar could create a kind of ‘over driven’ sound? Perhaps throw some rivets in there?
Also love the songs you put in these videos, any chance you could give the names?
Have you ever used the Dremel Cam lock diamond wheels before? They work well. They make them in Carbide too for cheaper cutting.
No I haven't. I'll have to check those out. Thanks Van!
What significance is the number 92 ? Just wondering. Love your show, binged all of it in about 4 days. KeepSmiling!
Hi James - There are few if any good sounding metal parlor resonators on the market (bad cones and poor craftmanship).
Any idea how to change this?
Would like to hear more; I hate to say it but the sound of what little was played really didn't impress me.