Epic Scrap Wood Guitar in just over 2 Weeks? Full Hollow Body Build - Start to Finish
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My entry last year to the Great Guitar Build Off was a fun project but this year I wanted to challenge myself and build something more serious. It certainly was a challenge especially has it had to be made from recycled materials, anyway I thoroughly enjoyed making it hopefully you enjoyed the video.
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As a luthier/guitar repair person I am amazed at your approach. There were a few mistakes, but considering this is your second guitar ever, and you tackled an archtop jazz guitar, which is by far the hardest to build, this is amazing. I know you didn't have time for it, but I'm sad to see the finish wasn't level sanded and polished. If you auction it off, try to get a repair shop to do a setup on it, as it greatly improves playability and I could see that the intonation on the tunomatic bridge wasn't set, so the notes won't ring cleanly. I hope this doesn't come through as a negative comment, as that wasn't my intention, just trying to give some advice. This project was truly amazing. ❤
Great video and work
Why the need to even say there were a few mistakes?
@@frikkied2638because that’s how we learn!
@@gregwilson2245 I guess you're right.
@@frikkied2638 Because there are a few mistakes. People who go out and do things often learn by getting knowledge from people who have done it already. I want honest feedback on my efforts, not empty praise for things that could be improved. If you are experienced and knowledgeable in a field, it is not helpful to do that to a fellow adult trying to develop a skill: don't simply placate with banal praise. However, you're certainly right when it comes to the opposite: empty cruelty aimed at nitpicking or tearing down somebody is even more destructive. This comment, however, does not seem like that to me. It was constructive, supportive, and listed specific practical advice and details from their experience.
“I don’t know what I’m doing” and then proceeds to build this absolute work of art. Blown away as usual, it’s truly a thing of beauty
I've been playing guitar for 55 years and have owned many. I love watching luthiers build guitars from scratch.
I have to say, your meticulous work is amazing! I can't believe that you are not a professional luthier.
You take a back seat to no one. Fabulous job!
As a professional musician, an Intermediate woodworker, and semi-pro videographer I am duly inspired. When I hear a great musical performance I pick up my guitar with renewed energy to create... when I see a skilled woodworker, I go down to my shop with renewed energy to create... I know how much time it takes to do things right. The guitar, the video takes tremendous amount of energy and skill. Only the truly dedicated can accomplish something at this level on a regular basis. You have a fan forever. Thank you for your gift of inspiration, it is appreciated.
You got to be kidding me... this is insane! Just yesterday i wondered when your next video will come out and now you uploaded this banger... just wow! Very well done!
I was wondering the same thing!
Neil never disappoints! Great skills.
Videos have been a bit slow lately due to them taking a while to produce. Glad you enjoyed it! :)
@@PaskMakes By all means, take your time! They are always a great watch, since you always try something new.
For a second guitar build, and not even being able to play one yourself, along with the deadline, this guitar has become so much more than being remarkable! And I have built guitars myself. My hat off to you, sir. Much respect.
Thanks very much! I may make another sometime, I really did enjoy it. :)
@@PaskMakes Thank you for the video! You are a wonderful master! The guitar looks very beautiful. But it seems to me that the frets should have been installed in fretboard first and then the binding. Many musicians complain that over time, with changes in temperature and humidity, the frets will protrude and injure the hand.
@@cosmicslider1307 Fret sprout can happen regardless of how the frets are installed but, luckily, it's very easy to fix.
@@FlameFlickers Yes you are right. It happens often, lucky it is not too serious.
As the owner of two Hollowbody Archtop Guitars... I sat "glued" (pun) to your presentation ! Every moment of design build and the expertise of your skills with your tools and knowledge enthralled me... You have given to me a deeper appreciation of ALL my guitars, not least the two that are similar to the guitar you have just created... I shall enjoy playing them more and am inspired to 'play', with focus and patience, at least as 'good' as your creation... Also I 'noted' some of the other excellent comments of your followers (luthiers) and it is simply 'grand' that the world has such talented folk... Thanks 🤠 ! As Louis Armstrong said... "What a Wonderful World" !
Many people are surprised at what it takes to make an arch top guitar. There are so many specialty jigs and tools and knowledge you need. But you tackled it really well. Thanks for sharing the adventure.
As a luthier myself I have to say that what you did is very impressive. Amazing what a person can do when they don't sleep.
Sleep is for the weak!
Neil, I am speechless. The guitar is absolutely mind blowing and beautiful. My eyes misted a bit. You are such an amazing master craftsman and so inspirational. There will be guitar makers, making guitars their whole life, which would have a better technique. Same for life-long cabinet makers, metal workers, machinists and everything else, but you are one of a kind, Neil. You go into each field and just do it and produce things of beauty.
And even if you never make a video to be about you, your humanity shines through.
I am so grateful to RUclips that we are able to watch master craftsmen's work. In past, that would be impossible, unless you had a lot of money, traveled far and were very lucky. And here I can look at your channel and just watch one jewel after another and be amazed.
Thank you so much!
Yeah, I felt that misted eye thing myself!
Thank you very much Jaromir! I really appreciate the very kind words. :)
The thing that strikes me when watching people like Pask work is the level of consistency they can get when free-handing. I really think this is the mark of a master; some sort of muscle memory from all their years of making. Great job - beautiful build!
that dowel and drill press trick is genius. Worth watching the video just for that 10 second clip.
I don't understand how this method works. If you're wanting the same material thickness over the entire face of the guitar, wouldn't the drill press dpeth need to change and be less as you go from the middle to the outside edge? Maybe he changes the depth as he goes along, he just doesn't mention it.
The outside is carved first, moving the body over the dowel allows you to always measure the distance to the already carved outside rather than its original overall thickness
As usual Neil you never cease to amaze. For a guy who’s only built another previous guitar, you took on a very difficult design and mastered it. You never cut corners. Well done. Isn’t it great when mates can help each other too! Thanks for another great video. Hope you have a very well deserved rest.
Thanks Dan! Glad you enjoyed it. It would be a little easier if I make another one as I learned a lot on this one. :)
Absolutely insane. The lumber you chose is so clear and pristine. Good for you for taking on another challenge.
I’m sure you must have seen Ken Parker’s videos by now based on your tools and methods.
I'm pretty sure that was not a challenge for Neil. If he built a second one, he could probably do it with his eyes closed. Yes, I believe he's that good.
Thanks very much! The wood worked well, shame about the nail holes but there weren't too many in the end. :)
@@PaskMakes It s beautiful, did you weight it?? I wonder how it compares to a Gibson in weight......It s crazy watching you work, you make it look effortless.
You built that in two weeks? You could have given me TWO MONTHS and I would not have come close to replicating what you accomplished. You are a true artist!
The first four minutes I was like, ok I can build this. Then I decided it best to just sit back and watch a master craftsman create. What an absolutely stunning project. Incredible work. As always, blown away by the details. Thank you for sharing.
Neil must be the best maker out there. The only maker channel I can safely say gets a like for just posting, because we know it going to be top quality.
Second that !
I'm not sure about that but thanks very much! Glad you're enjoying the videos! :)
This is the second best looking thing you have ever made in my opinion. That Kayak is amazing. 😃
Thanks very much! :)
Guitarist and ersatz woodworker here. I never tire of watching this video! Relaxing and informative! Thanks for posting! 👍
Been on the tools 37 years (and still going) as a carpenter & joiner so I've pretty much seen it all. I'm not easily impressed but I am with this build!
Beautiful. If it ever needs a neck reset, some poor luthier is going to tear his hair out trying to get all that glue in the dovetail to release.
Having made three solid body & one Acoustic guitar myself, the work that you did making that guitar Neil was over the top incredible mate! BRAVO! 👍👍🎸🎸👏👏
Thanks Steve - especially as you know what was involved. :)
What a beautiful work of art,some comments may criticize as not a perfect build but a skilled misician can play a 100 dollar guitar masterfully,this is a work of art and i truly respect and enjoy your craftsmanship,may God keep keep you healthy brother 👍👌
You are a natural at archtop building. For your first scratchbuilt guitar EVER to be an archtop hollowbody is INSANE. Good job.
How did you know that he exited the womb wood and tools in hand, Setting frets? Or did you temporarily forget all the years experience building skills?
Skill, craftsmanship and attention to detail on this is incredible but also what we’ve come to expect. Good stuff!
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it! :)
Neal. I love watching your videos. It dawned on me while you were working on this guitar. Why. No CNC. No lasers. Minimal power tools. Lots of hand work. True craftsmanship. I’m not opposed to any of those other things, and I watch other makers that use them, and I like those too. But I just love watching you do so much work by hand, often with tools, you’ve made yourself.
I am so impressed with your skills not only in wood working but video production as well. THANK YOU!
Your patience is inspiring. Years of perfecting your craft clearly shows!
Thank you! :)
I can't believe that you made it in two weeks, with such attention to details. Great, great work!
Thank you! It was a little over two weeks and it was crazy long days, I'm still recovering now. I'm absolutely shattered. :)
I think I'll talk for everyone by saying: get some rest now! You freaking deserved it! ❤❤
Hell of a build and video to watch. Amazing approach on so many different aspects of this project. Loved every bit of it 👍😍
As a 40 year master Carpenter of all sorts of pieces and projects including guitars ,and up to 20 ft handmade boats ,I am very impressed with your attitude and your whole approach.very impressive... Oh and BTW im quite sure that the wood on your top and back is called " lacewood" ,but you probably already know that..
This is a bebop jazz modern jazz guitar, and the guy put fuzz on the tone!!!!! unforgivable!!!
"Он доволен процессом".Как я доволен нет слов сказать.Как классно работал ,я правда рад больше наверное чем сам мастер.Всегда восхищаюсь людьми достигшими МАСТЕРСТВА в своём ремесле.Очень рад ,что такие люди есть.Удачи и всего доброго.
Now that is an amazing Guitar Pask, your attention to detail is incredible, I can't wait to see what comes next, keep up the great work mate.
Thanks very much! :)
I’m a musician and lyricist but I always wondered how a luthier managed to make great acoustic guitars - Thank you so much for a wonderfully entertaining demonstration.
Makes you realise how the great craftsmen of old could make such fantastic instruments with no electrical equipment whatsoever as well.
Bravo!
Julian
I know nothing about woodworking and am a very average guitarist, but it’s really nice to watch a great craftsman at work. I envy your skill.
You may not know guitars, but you definitely know woodworking. An impressive build.
Too bad about that butt ugly tail piece
That was utterly mesmerising ✨️✨️
This is one of my favourite things I've seen you build. There were so many difficult parts to this, and you made it look easy. Your attention to detail is exemplary👌
I loved the binding and the tailpiece. Well done, Corin, for being a great friend. What a lovely thing to do.
Thank you! I really enjoyed this one too and one of my favourite projects. I definitely didn't find it easy though, there was a fair amount of working out. Corin is really is a great mate and the tailpiece is amazing! :)
Absolutely amazing skills, and yet even when under a two week deadline, you didn’t cut corners, or make a bad mistake from rushing, and have to rebuild a part. I’m impressed. I feel my hollow body will probably take around 6 months, doing it evenings and weekends around my regular job. Kudos.
That was a very satisfying watch. I'm not expert, but to me you look like a very talented woodworker who takes great care to make sure everything looks like a deluxe Gibson or Gretch. Even though you didn't have enough time to really buff out the clear coat and what not, the guitar looked perfect to me. Thanks for sharing the build.
Thank you very much! :)
This is a super stunning guitar neil. It must've been such a pleasurable experiance creating a master piece like this and what a privilege to play it .
Absolutely fabulous video as always mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks very much Ian! Maybe I should learn to play and build one for myself. I'm really not musical though. :)
@@PaskMakes I think you'd be great. I used to play up until a year ago I had a rather stupid accident and lost two fingers on my left hand so sadly I had to say goodbye to my guitar.
so sorry to hear. I'm sure you've probably seen videos of the great Django Reinhart. Best wishes.@@ianvicedomini2648
Another amazing build and video from my favorite maker on RUclips!!! You never cease to amaze me. Looking forward to your next project/video!
Thanks very much Reese - Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Apart from an amazing build, the audio quality from your microphone was perfect. If only more RUclips videos were this good...
I doubt anyone has ever tackled such a complicated guitar as their 2nd guitar build. Much less, to do it so well in only 2 weeks. You seem to be impervious to intimidation. Great work, as usual!
I love all the temporary jigs you create for specific jobs. I am also very jealous of your tool collection!
Wow! Just WOW! A level of patience and talent I'll never have!! I thouroughly enjoyed watching you making art from scaps of wood.
Wow. You may not know too much about guitars, but you truly are a master carpenter craftsmen. Thank you for sharing. It was the best guitar build video I've ever seen.
Bravo Pask!! This is a beautiful instrument. I didn't see anything wrong with building it, you seemed to make it like you've been a Luthier all your life.. All I can say is "wow" .
Neil, your patience, attention to detail and craftsmanship are really highlighted in guitar making. It's a truly stunning piece. Good luck in the contest and I'm sure someone will be truly lucky and thrilled to play this one. - Chris
Thank you Chris! :)
Great work. As others mentioned I admire your patience. It's a very desirable guitar. 👍😊❤️🕊️
You are definitely a professional woodworker, which definitely helps! Seeing your video has convinced me to not try what you have done. Kudos for such a beautiful work of art. (Coming from a sculptor of 69 years)
What an awesome job! Great work! Here's an FYI for you, Brian May, the guitarist for the rock group Queen, hand built the guitar he's played for like 50 years. Many parts of it were recycled as well. He make the neck from a 100 yr-old fireplace mantleboard with worm hole. He filled the holes with match sticks & white glue. He made his tremelo bar/whammy bar from his Mom's knitting needle. Some parts are even from an old motorcycle.
Absolutely huge respect to you for challenging yourself to make an archtop hollowbody! Frequently among the most beautiful guitars in the shop/on the stage / in the studio. Well done!
That is some truly beautiful workmanship and a very fine looking finished guitar. Congrats.
Thanks very much! :)
Wonderful build, just absolutely amazing for someone who doesn't regularly build guitars! My father made wood sash windows for decades and for arched frames (similar to the sides of something like this), he would laminate several thin veneer pieces that were wider than the required finished depth, with glue rolled on between them, wrap them and the "moulds" in wax paper, clamp them up, then scrape off the dried excess glue and run them through a table saw or router to get the finished width and any kind of rabbet or profile they needed. There would ever so rarely be some kind of critical failure, but it didn't require any additional special tools and seemed to be his preferred method for as long as I could remember. I ended up doing a lot of the messy cleanup and scraping work for him over many summers.
Aww you remind me of my Woodwork teacher at College in the 1960's. The teaching of Mr. Fairweather certainly help me over my adult life Gosh your workshop tools and skills are out of this world. I enjoy playing my fender guitar. I'd really like to learn how to learn how to set up the fret board correctly. Kia ora.
I have built a few electric mandolins and I can attest to the fact that they have required a lot of planning and a wide variety of tools and jigs. An amazing build here, well done.
Great work, amazing you tackled such a difficult guitar in such a short amount of time and filmed the process. I think others have mentioned flat sanding and polishing would take the finish of this build to the next level and it needs a setup for intonation etc. but honestly almost all guitars you buy need a setup and it’s best after the wood and glue has had a few weeks to settle. Well done.
JUst take a proper bow knowing that your hard work and skill left most people with their mouths open and their jaws dropped! Very nicely done!!
Your SECOND build? You just gave a master class in luthier"ship" Dude! Kudos
The level of effort you put in to all your projects is truly inspiring. Great job!
Beautiful work and results. Your "can do" attitude comes through in every word you said, and is truly inspiring. You really understand your tools and how to use them to their best effect. Congrats, and thanks for sharing your build. It was very enjoyable to watch.
I'm speechless. The blend of techniques and amount of experience demonstrated... And all with a major time constraint! To me this is a perfect demonstration of what wood working mastery looks like. Hats off, Pask, Hats off...
Thanks very much! 😊
You never fail to amaze it’s inspiring me to improve every time you put out a video. Congratulations on this tremendous guitar.
Thanks Steve - Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Смотрел не отрываясь , как самый увлекательный сериал . Атомный дед . Сотворить такое чудо за две недели... Браво !! 👏👏👏
атомный не то слово
I have made 85 instruments over the years yet I marvel at your skill. I learned a lot from watching you. Bravo. great work.
I am not a craftsman, but I watched your video in amazement! Your talent as a woodworker is truly amazing. I enjoyed every moment. Thank you so much.
Outstanding! A guitar built by a non guitar player! I was amazed… Respect!
hello, i'v been making guitars for 10 years now, and this is actually crazy you made an archtop in 2 weeks. i'd love to see you build a guitar with time and more knowlage. Well done!!!!
Just proving that you are a true crafter of things, even "specialty" things you might not think you can.
Lt that this be an example to all of us to just make more things.
The extraordinary demonstration of this Aristocrat of work - art. The great Brancusi would certainly have admired the mastery of this gentleman. A wonderful lesson of "A Job Well Done" with love and mastery. Don't let such an art die! I was fascinated by this demonstration film. Thank you and I leave with deep respect for such people.
I would have pooped my pants at so many parts in this build. The points of no return -- like the tapered dovetail. You made it look effortless! And your knowledge of some of the finer points of guitar making...like the fret dressing...incredible!
I watched your video and can't believe the level of patiences and your amazing skill,although you say you don't build guitars!.
Congratulations from a guitarrist that also loves the work that goes into making an instrument.Certainly beyond my skills.
I had already given up in my mind when you had to redo the pine board thing cause it didnt bent the way its needed.
Bravo!! Im impressed will be an understatement. Now i understand why Gretsch styled guitars are so expensive. There is so much work going on under that beautiful shell.
There is really so much that goes into a well made guitar. You didi beautiful work here! She turned out lovely!!
Wow! I'm no guitarist (or woodworker) but this was one of the best videos I have seen on the subject in a long while. You are truly a journeyman crafter.
your patience is incredible and your skills are amazing put together to make a great guitar.
As a muso and sound engineer, I love ya work and your approach. Great stuff I'm captivated.
“There’s one last piece for the reinforcement of the sides; in fact there are sixteen of them”
-Pask 🤣💕👍
Beautiful build as always brother!
I just ran across this video since I was watching a reaction video from a German woodworking channel. I didn't know that you are building guitars as well and participated in the GGBO. As I am a jazz guitar player and very interested in Archtop guitar building I am blown away what you have achieved in a first attempt in this incredible short amount of time. Just amazing, amazing, amazing!
The handmade tailpiece is beautiful! I love the deco styling!!
cracking job done, thanks for sharing the process.
Never realised how much work went into making a guitar. Great job.
Wonderful craftsmanship. Especially nice to see this lovely guitar made using reclaimed timber. First class.
I've been building guitars for 3 years now, you come and build your second one and kick any of my guitars in the balls in a two weeks build! Well done sir, amazing work! 😍
your videos are so much more calming than all the others. plus, we like that you explain stuff. A lot of people just put music over the video, and it sucks.
Congratulations!!! Outstanding job!
I've seen many a good guitar turned into a dog's breakfast with a hand rubbed stain sunburst, but yours is excellent. Very natural looking. The whole build is great. That guitar is classy enough I think it would be complete with gold pickup covers to match the tailpiece.
Happy New year ! Thanks for this very informative vid !
Спасибо за познавательное видео!!! Я не сделал ни одной гитары, но теперь я воодушевлен на преодоление всех трудностей изготовления гитары, тем более из старого материала!!! Успехов Вам, мастер!!!
For your first build from scratch guitar, you chose to build the most difficult guitar that there is. Bold move. It came out great.
Monsieur , je suis ébahi par votre virtuosité !
Merci de m'avoir subjugué .
Tous mes voeux de réussite pour 2024
Michel de l'île d'Oléron, France
Vert brave profiling the back of the neck AFTER fretting and binding! Not sanding between clear coats is just unforgivable!!!
Well done !!! It was a pleasure watching your build !! Congrats !
Fantastic job and thanks for sharing thestep-by-step process! The tailpiece is a work of art too.
Thank you for the wonderful video!
I learned so much from this -Thanks for sharing your amazing work.
Another great project! Always appreciate your work and the time and effort taken to share with all of us online. Thanks, Neil.
WOW!! That is really beautiful craftsmanship. Top Notch!!!
It was a pleasure seeing the time, care and Love you put into this build! And you have some really cool tools!