I built this acoustic guitar from scratch!

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  • @koine2002
    @koine2002 9 месяцев назад +47

    My wife knew a guy in San Diego who did something like this (before we met). He walked up to Taylor’s HQ/factory there in east county with it. They pretty much hired him on the spot.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  9 месяцев назад +7

      But I already have a job.

    • @susanroycroft89
      @susanroycroft89 9 месяцев назад +3

      But I'm willing to bet that won't happen today, so much of their work now is all by CNC machines, they get things Exactly right, with a bit skilled oversight 😊😊

    • @markmccormack4725
      @markmccormack4725 5 месяцев назад +7

      Did he give her a good strumming

    • @evaristobravo7633
      @evaristobravo7633 4 месяца назад

      A2 5@❤257i8l9il875689ñ3

    • @patrickholstein7717
      @patrickholstein7717 Месяц назад

      He sounds cool

  • @raymaas8330
    @raymaas8330 5 месяцев назад +8

    My hat's off to anyone who can build an acoustic guitar from scratch. Very nice job!

    • @ookie4179
      @ookie4179 11 дней назад

      We’re you actually wearing a hat? What kinda hat?

  • @robinbebbington7063
    @robinbebbington7063 2 месяца назад +3

    Every time I watch these videos I really want to make my own. Love the plain binding and soundhole etc. Really lovely looking guitar.

  • @pgtips4240
    @pgtips4240 Месяц назад +5

    This is absolutely FANTASTIC!! You only used more basic tools for the job too which is doubly impressive.

    • @AdrishaLake-qh5k
      @AdrishaLake-qh5k Месяц назад +1

      Good maker and nice work.. Beautiful guitar.. Can you make me one of this bro...

  • @Frenchfry1958
    @Frenchfry1958 Год назад +11

    Wow wow wow!!! I love how you let the kids get involved, too!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +4

      Thanks! They usually have no interest in getting involved so when they want to I let them! Unless I’m using power tools.

  • @jamesfletcher7196
    @jamesfletcher7196 4 месяца назад +2

    Great effort. There's a lot of work just making the jigs and formers. I built an acoustic guitar last year with the help of RUclips. Timbers included Tasmanian black wood back, birdseye maple sides, Douglas fir top, mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard.

  • @Afoe13
    @Afoe13 Год назад +7

    I love the little details like all the bindings and cut edges on the fretboard. Cool

  • @Rileyinfo9
    @Rileyinfo9 Месяц назад +2

    The sound you get out of some of these reclaimed woods is amazing. Both this and the pallet guitar looked and sounded great, which is shocking for oak. That is usually not a very resonant wood.

    • @rocksparadox
      @rocksparadox Месяц назад +1

      The thickness of the material might influence resonance, not just the type of wood. ;)

  • @guitarzleo
    @guitarzleo Год назад +13

    Beautiful build, with simple yet effective jigs! It turned out great. Congratulations! Good thing that you re-purposed such nice wood!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +3

      Thanks! The jigs took almost as much time as the guitar! I didn't film the making the radius dish but it was a very dusty process.

  • @damianreid2452
    @damianreid2452 9 месяцев назад +21

    Twenty minutes of my life well spent. And the end result sounded sublime. Good one!

    • @BenjamínSaravia-k9o
      @BenjamínSaravia-k9o 28 дней назад

      Quería saber si haces guitarras por encargo soy de Uruguay,me gustó el topo de vetas del frente de la muestra es genial

  • @mikaelreyes13
    @mikaelreyes13 11 месяцев назад +6

    What a pride building your own guitar, congratulations!

  • @robertr4193
    @robertr4193 Месяц назад +1

    Looks nice sounds lovely.

  • @CarReis
    @CarReis 7 месяцев назад +3

    I love the finish of the wood.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! All I did was wipe on poly. The wood grain did most of the work!

  • @cassgascoigne
    @cassgascoigne 10 месяцев назад +7

    You & me both. I mostly made Ukuleles but have made a couple of 3/4 Guitars. Nice job you're doing. Well done. It sounds beautiful.

  • @Bob_Adkins
    @Bob_Adkins 11 месяцев назад +6

    The maple was a good find. Well-seasoned, and should be very stable.

  • @MrDaveKC
    @MrDaveKC Год назад +7

    That's a great build, and great to see. And sounds good, too. I'm working on one now, but probably won't make a video of the current build. So very impressive and cool that you make a good amount of the tools, too.

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 11 месяцев назад +5

    Excellent skill and workmanship. Why did you glue the fretboard to the top, when the neck is a bolt-on design?

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +1

      That’s just how I’ve seen other people do it. I don’t plan on taking the neck off. But I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it I guess!

    • @picksalot1
      @picksalot1 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@dannylewisguitars Bolt on necks are particularly useful on Acoustic Guitars to easily correct high Sting Action by adding or removing a shim. This turns what would otherwise be a costly Professional repair of a glued on Dovetail neck into s simple fix many guitarists can do themselves in a few minutes. Taylor Guitars uses such a bolt on neck design, making their guitars particularly desirable. Congrats on your build!

  • @EdDanaGuitar
    @EdDanaGuitar Год назад +13

    That was awesome!

  • @tomalexiou9573
    @tomalexiou9573 Год назад +5

    Great job as usual! I like how you got use from the leftover scraps. Very inspiring!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +3

      Thanks! It’s all reclaimed lumber actually. The walnut was from a headboard. Why pay for lumber when you can get old furniture for free?

    • @tomalexiou9573
      @tomalexiou9573 7 месяцев назад

      Hi Danny,did you make the radius dish and what size is it?

  • @darrellblanchard2362
    @darrellblanchard2362 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thin all the sharp bends on the sides thinner than the rest of the side. Helps a lot. Plenty of water on those areas as well.

  • @dojifly
    @dojifly 9 месяцев назад +1

    Nice job, super kool. if only I were younger I might give that a try.

  • @hughjanus-pj1ru
    @hughjanus-pj1ru 11 месяцев назад +12

    I don't know if it's me or the edibles! But by the time the build was done. And you strung it, tuned it and played it. I was in tears, to hear the fruits of his labor, being brought to life! That guitar was a work of art, and I loved it!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +8

      I think it’s the edibles, my friend.

    • @joshuatalbott8840
      @joshuatalbott8840 10 месяцев назад +2

      I wasn't blitzed and thoroughly enjoyed the video as well. Didn't cry though, so almost positive it was in fact the edibles.

  • @manicdonkey
    @manicdonkey Год назад +2

    All around awesome build, but the particular piece that stands out to me is the bolt through neck. What a fantastic idea using threaded inserts!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +2

      Thank you! It was definitely not my idea. But it is a good idea!

  • @ianjoyce3600
    @ianjoyce3600 7 месяцев назад +1

    I built an electric guitar 7 years ago... I've always wanted to make an acoustic guitar... this was a great inspiration for me to start making one 🎸

  • @kbats8332
    @kbats8332 8 месяцев назад

    Wonderful video. I built a Stew Mac kit and then got most of the way through a scratch build but couldn't get the neck to fit correctly. Looking forward to getting back into this in my retirement. Your video brought back lots of fond memories. Thanks!

  • @jimmztorz4036
    @jimmztorz4036 3 месяца назад +1

    So far this gutar is the best ive seen from other videos

  • @mayak_85
    @mayak_85 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great looking and sounding guitar! Cracks while bending sides also make me crazy, that't why I love florentine cutaways :)

  • @Jojo44138
    @Jojo44138 11 месяцев назад +2

    excellent build, i have been debating on if I should also build one. I have the kinds of wood already selected Madagascar Rosewood for the sides, Indian Rosewood for back, and western cedar for top, Maple neck, Mahogany for the bracing and soundboard.. Sometimes you have to select things out of the box to see where things and sounds will take you.

  • @tonyt.1596
    @tonyt.1596 8 месяцев назад +1

    An absolutely beautiful guitar! I like how you made many of the jigs needed and the go-bar is perfect. Nice work all around.

  • @markosterman419
    @markosterman419 11 месяцев назад +2

    I like all the effort you put into this build but there are good reasons why soft woods are used for string instrument tops.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +2

      I know! I just use reclaimed wood I get for free. This one sounds pretty good with a walnut top.
      Also, Taylor academy series is currently being made with walnut tops.
      And mahogany is a hard wood that’s similar to walnut that’s been used for decades by Martin and other reputable brands.

  • @herculesbarbosa5424
    @herculesbarbosa5424 10 месяцев назад +1

    A blessed and perfect hand work.
    God bless you!

  • @HarryNicNicholas
    @HarryNicNicholas 10 месяцев назад +5

    impressed, nice looking guitar, good design, sounds pretty good too considering those scallops were a bit chunky!

  • @noelpatrick5074
    @noelpatrick5074 11 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent work Danny,,, outstanding details,,, enjoyed every bit,,, from India

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks a lot! I made one to match for my daughter, you should check it out: ruclips.net/video/SCx-LdbKgIM/видео.html

  • @wadesimon3536
    @wadesimon3536 Месяц назад

    This was extremely impressive! It also sounded fantastic!

  • @dinotamer3475
    @dinotamer3475 7 месяцев назад

    I can always appreciate when a glue up ends up looking like a torture machine. Amazing work!

  • @N3lis
    @N3lis 7 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic work. Thank you so much for sharing! I have even more questions about how to make an acoustic than before watching this video, but i guess that's a good thing. Thanks again!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  7 месяцев назад +1

      I’m not a professional but I’d be happy to answer your questions as well as I can! I have a few other videos of acoustic builds and a few violin builds too if you’re interested in watching more. Like this one:
      ruclips.net/video/SCx-LdbKgIM/видео.html

  • @Jcfnkf
    @Jcfnkf 10 месяцев назад +3

    You should conduct a masterclass to teach, step by step, how to make a guitar. I would be delighted to be your virtual student.

  • @ashjefferson5808
    @ashjefferson5808 Год назад +3

    “I don’t even like cut aways” had the same thought with my own build but luckily I caught myself in the planning phase lol

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +2

      Yeah, I’m gonna try again someday. Maybe with some straighter grain wood!

  • @albertroundtree8546
    @albertroundtree8546 7 месяцев назад +1

    You did a great job on the video because I was never tempted to skip to the final product. At times I wondered what the hell is he up to ? Thank you for not adding background crap music.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! I tried to keep the pacing quick enough to maintain interest but not so fast that it was super confusing. Fine line to walk.

  • @aaronlarsen7447
    @aaronlarsen7447 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great job. I'm looking for something less challenging. Maybe a flute. I could just burn the holes. I don't even have a drill

  • @HowdiesWoodwork
    @HowdiesWoodwork Год назад +3

    Well done! I actually like the use of the tablesaw instead of bandsaw since it shows great use of the tools you already have. Enjoyed the build and looking forward to building my first one shortly.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +2

      Thanks! There’s always a way to get around not having all the right tools. And no matter how many tools you have there’s always one more that you need!
      Good luck on your build!

  • @SandalGuy1
    @SandalGuy1 3 месяца назад

    Really great job Danny. The guitar looks amazing and the tone is really fantastic.

  • @ositoCastro
    @ositoCastro 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nice job, did you apply danish or tung oil for finishing?
    Next time try cedar or any pine for the top. Congrats

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +3

      I used wipe on poly. Finishing is the part I’m least confident at.
      As far as top wood, I use all reclaimed materials so I am limited by what I have lying around. And walnut is not an unheard of wood for tops. Taylor makes an all walnut series (academy series). And there are plenty of mahogany topped guitars out there so walnut must not be that bad! I’ll let you know if it explodes or the world ends!

  • @k.k.3471
    @k.k.3471 11 месяцев назад +2

    Very great work, beautiful sounds, Gretting to France.

  • @davidriel7805
    @davidriel7805 Год назад +4

    Amazing work

  • @josephfde
    @josephfde 11 месяцев назад +3

    What a beautiful job. Very well done. One of the betters tutorials to build a guitar.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks so much! I didn’t think of it as much of a tutorial. More of a “this is what I did”. I’m no expert!

  • @susanroycroft89
    @susanroycroft89 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great to see Danny,I'm from Hamilton NZ on my Wife's tablet-( SUSAN ) I just don't have the resources to have the Gear you show, but with what I do have - a drill, vise, and a grinder/sander etc.all I'm able to do ( as a hobby) is buy old but good Acoustic's and improve their sound ( bone nut and saddĺe) but it's been great to see how it's done, & who knows...😊😊😊

  • @Fra.NoisesSounds
    @Fra.NoisesSounds 7 месяцев назад +1

    A little clumsy and unorthodox at times but it turned out to be a beautiful guitar with a fantastic sound! And without further damaging the forests! Bravo!

  • @timothynichols6374
    @timothynichols6374 10 месяцев назад +3

    Sounds amazing.beautyful

  • @adam_a923
    @adam_a923 11 месяцев назад +4

    That guitar is GORGEOUS, man. 🤟🤟

  • @lloyddomke9563
    @lloyddomke9563 Год назад +6

    Building a guitar with Tightbond 2 is like welding your diff in a muscle car , hell of a commitment that can't be easily backed away from. Great planning required . Great job!

    • @Bob_Adkins
      @Bob_Adkins 11 месяцев назад

      Pretty sure it muffles tonewood too!

    • @luckysevenairammo1217
      @luckysevenairammo1217 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@Bob_AdkinsNo it doesn't lol, thats been completely debunked. It also comes right apart just as easy as original with some heat.

    • @Bob_Adkins
      @Bob_Adkins 11 месяцев назад

      @@luckysevenairammo1217 PVA glue is rubbery, and rubbery material will not transmit sound as well in tonewood. I'm not saying it's BAD BAD, just that in small quantities it's not ideal. In large glops, it IS bad.

    • @koine2002
      @koine2002 9 месяцев назад

      @@Bob_AdkinsPVA is pretty much the industry standard. A tour of the Taylor or Martin factory will show that (there’s plenty of videos here on YT of such tours). Independent luthiers who don’t use hide glue (or fish glue) use PVA (usually Titebond III).

    • @Bob_Adkins
      @Bob_Adkins 9 месяцев назад

      @@koine2002 My thoughts are that it deadens the transmission or tone wood because it's pretty soft, but I suppose very tight joints have very little of it.

  • @CMRWoodworks
    @CMRWoodworks Год назад +6

    Awesome man! Really impressive build! I enjoyed the whole video.

  • @Gennadiy-t7w
    @Gennadiy-t7w 11 месяцев назад +2

    Sounds naturally awesome.

  • @kgunitkeese17
    @kgunitkeese17 9 месяцев назад +1

    I would never called this an amateur build. You’re far braver than I. I neither have the necessary tools required, nor the time to actually build a guitar from scratch. I would love to do it, but I would not be able to.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  9 месяцев назад +1

      I call it an amateur build because I’m just an amateur! I do this for fun on the side and I didn’t get paid to make it. I’ve slowly built up my tool collection by getting most things used and I don’t ever buy the nicest equipment. I work in about a 12’ by 12’ corner of my basement whenever I have time and whenever I’m not worried about bothering my family with the noise!

    • @kgunitkeese17
      @kgunitkeese17 9 месяцев назад

      @@dannylewisguitars All evidence to the contrary, my good sir. It’s a beautiful piece of work. I think your next challenge is to build a classical guitar.

  • @thedaylightco
    @thedaylightco 11 месяцев назад +2

    tbh it was done pretty well. just gotta get some good top wood (spruce, cedar, redwood, etc) and maybe drop the thickness down by 1/5th of that. thin out the bracing more as well. but good job otherwise.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah, I just use what I have. I'm just a guy in a basement making it up as I go. I do know that walnut isn't unheard of as a topwood. Taylor's new Academy Series are solid walnut guitars. And walnut isn't dissimilar to mahogany which has been used on tops, backs, and sides for decades by martin and other reputable builders. It would be cool if I had done something completely new but, alas, I am unoriginal.

  • @anablakp3200
    @anablakp3200 11 месяцев назад +4

    The sound board has to be made of wood with straight growth rings ie. spruce for the best sound. Nice build though

  • @mannytheseacow7381
    @mannytheseacow7381 11 месяцев назад +4

    Beautiful. Nice job!

  • @stevesstrings5243
    @stevesstrings5243 Год назад +7

    Nicely done!

  • @alharris1508
    @alharris1508 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nice build & great sounding acoustic...

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks! It’s probably my favorite build so far.

  • @Billsadventures1958
    @Billsadventures1958 5 месяцев назад +1

    Very cool video, nice to see that mire mortals can get it done. Inspiring

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  5 месяцев назад +1

      Steve Ramsey of Woodworking for Mere Mortals would be proud.

  • @martynharveythepoet5114
    @martynharveythepoet5114 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for this beautiful series of videos! That is one VERY FINE, gorgeous looking guitar!?! Can I ask a small question? The neck looks very thick - is there a reason for this? (As a guitarist, and fiddle player, I used to think I preferred skinny necks but, as I get older, I'm favouring a slightly thicker neck, such as traditional vintage Telecasters.... but yours looks very thick.) It could be just the camera angles but I'm guessing you have a very good reason? (I'm also a great fan of the pallet wood ethos, BTW. Please take a look at the Crazy Jack 9 Volt Pallet Wood Amplifier on RUclips?) Beautiful! Looking forward to getting my workshop set up and building my first PW guitar! Great stuff Danny! Thanks!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +2

      It must be a camera angle thing! I measured my Taylor guitar for the neck thickness and matched it to that. I also just kind of make stuff up as I go so it’s not exactly the same as the Taylor. But definitely not noticeably thicker when playing!
      Thanks for the kind words!
      I enjoy using all reclaimed materials. It makes things cheaper but also adds a bit of a limitation that is fun to creatively work around. I’ve never made any pallet wood instruments but this barncaster I made is kind of in that vain! You might like it:
      ruclips.net/video/8fOqnMJgDTw/видео.html

  • @jeanlawson9133
    @jeanlawson9133 11 месяцев назад +2

    Work's for me better than my first attempt.... Very pretty as well...

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +1

      In fairness, it was my third acoustic! My first one was not great. But mistakes are how we learn.

  • @michaelisaac4718
    @michaelisaac4718 11 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent workmanship...it was a pleasure watching you work!

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! Check out my other videos too! You might find some more you like.

  • @anniewood8245
    @anniewood8245 7 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful job sounds great

  • @tomfull6637
    @tomfull6637 11 месяцев назад +2

    Very beautiful guitar! 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩

  • @STRUMMERBOY1975
    @STRUMMERBOY1975 10 месяцев назад +2

    Very Impressive..... and it sounds real good !🎯

  • @altonbarbee8864
    @altonbarbee8864 Год назад +2

    That turned out really nice. I am thinking of trying to build a guitar

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +2

      You should do it! I wanted to build one for a long time before I just got started and I wished I’d started years ago. It’s a pretty fun hobby!

  • @burtvincent1278
    @burtvincent1278 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great job, very impressive.

  • @jimstrider2122
    @jimstrider2122 11 месяцев назад +2

    Very nicely done

  • @LuizJardim1
    @LuizJardim1 11 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful guitar, dude!!!

  • @mt4130
    @mt4130 10 месяцев назад +3

    very good work.

  • @terryterry1655
    @terryterry1655 5 месяцев назад +1

    D.Lewis&Co D 28 est 2023 is born. Excellent craftmanship. Martin,be very afraid.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  5 месяцев назад +1

      It’s more of a OM body shape than a Dreadnaught. But thanks!

  • @banjoman44
    @banjoman44 11 месяцев назад +2

    Fantastic!

  • @LiL_Moments
    @LiL_Moments 16 дней назад

    Wonderful, great!!!

  • @ClydeBuilt
    @ClydeBuilt 11 месяцев назад +1

    Looks great. Sounds sweet....

  • @wanmeireles7182
    @wanmeireles7182 11 месяцев назад +2

    mesmerizing

  • @clivesilk3501
    @clivesilk3501 День назад +1

    love it

  • @kenburnette1121
    @kenburnette1121 10 месяцев назад +2

    Very nice!

  • @HeavyRoar
    @HeavyRoar Год назад +2

    beautiful

  • @tonyespindolacaballero8126
    @tonyespindolacaballero8126 5 месяцев назад

    That was the Best guitar build proyect i have ever seen, and thats the way a like a guitar , that was an excelent job brother, God bless you, pleas keep building guitar like that one. See you later my friend.

  • @IGLinc
    @IGLinc 7 месяцев назад +1

    really nice man. Good clean job.

  • @newchannel5466
    @newchannel5466 Год назад +2

    Amazing

  • @jamieclinard5807
    @jamieclinard5807 Год назад +2

    Great job brother! Enjoyed the video

  • @music4me210
    @music4me210 4 месяца назад

    What a cool guitar build!

  • @alrikboe8165
    @alrikboe8165 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great craftsmanship, Great video
    Where did you buy those threaded inserts for the neck joint?

  • @o2live
    @o2live Год назад +2

    Outstanding

  • @PharaohsCave
    @PharaohsCave Год назад +2

    😂 I saw that video (btw great craftsmanship) before asking the question about cutting the veneer 👍 u skipped it i couldn’t find it 😅

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +2

      Yeah I didn’t film any of that. I figured the video was long enough!
      In this ukulele build you can see me take apart the headboard and cut it into the sides, top, and back of the instrument: ruclips.net/video/HzQkD3ptsvg/видео.html

    • @PharaohsCave
      @PharaohsCave Год назад +2

      @@dannylewisguitars thanks I saw that :)
      well I can assure u getting a nice bandsaw saves a lot of wood since u gonna gut with a thinner „blade“ 👍 also i would recommend one with a 30 cm cut capacity: ruclips.net/user/shortsUj_Q7kj9FsE?feature=share

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +2

      Yeah but I don't have the money or space for that kind of tool! Great video though!

    • @PharaohsCave
      @PharaohsCave Год назад +1

      @@dannylewisguitars wish you good luck growing your channel so you can get those machines and a bigger place to make good stuff

  • @chrisclarke3670
    @chrisclarke3670 10 месяцев назад +2

    Nice job 😎

  • @mstargate12
    @mstargate12 6 месяцев назад

    What a lovely video to watch. Sound is mint as well. Good on yer.

  • @hdeno4009
    @hdeno4009 11 месяцев назад +1

    whaou ! great job great vid 👍👍👍 thx for sharing your work

  • @nicholasgeorge7825
    @nicholasgeorge7825 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nice walnut build. What was your top thickness spec and brace height if you don't mind?

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +2

      I don't know exactly! I'm just making it all up as I go. I think the top is somewhere around 2mm. I don't remember the height of the braces. I tried to make them a bit less substantial than normal since its a hardwood top.

  • @adammclachlen213
    @adammclachlen213 Год назад +2

    Epic! Very inspiring! Nice to see a regularly equiped woodworker pull this off! Can you explain your fret slotting jig/setup?

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +3

      Yeah! I just made a miter box basically. I put two parallel pieces of 3/4 plywood along another piece that the fretboard sits on. I clamped a speed square to those rails and carefully cut a slot in the rails with my fret saw. I use an online template for marking the fret distance. Just line the markings up with the slot I cut and I get perfectly straight fret slots!
      Let me know if that makes sense.

    • @adammclachlen213
      @adammclachlen213 Год назад +2

      @@dannylewisguitars thanks for the reply! I appreciate that so much! I think I grasped most of that. Just the part about the online template and marking the slots went over my head. Maybe a link to the template website would help.

  • @ted9876
    @ted9876 6 месяцев назад

    Nice work. Better than I could do. Well done!

  • @javadkurd8736
    @javadkurd8736 4 месяца назад

    Amazing job

  • @louieallen6964
    @louieallen6964 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful! I'd love to own that guitar!

  • @terranimations2684
    @terranimations2684 Год назад +2

    Your guitars look and sound REALLY GOOD. I'm curious to know if you sell any of these.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +2

      I am not planning on selling this one but I have made a few custom guitars for people in the past. Very few! I’ve only done this for a couple years.
      Email me if you’re interested Danny.Lewis.guitar@gmail.com

  • @klemens1346
    @klemens1346 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great build!!!
    Which plans did u used i.e. from where did u make the templates? Thank you.

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks! I did not use plans! I traced the body of my orangewood Ava. And I marked the fret spacing using the orangewood as a template. But mostly I just figure it out as I go.

  • @sanjoybarua7017
    @sanjoybarua7017 6 месяцев назад +1

    Looking like a high quality guitar.

  • @davidmead9799
    @davidmead9799 Год назад +2

    Love your work sir. What was the heat pad you used to bend the wood?? Where can I find one??

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +2

      Thank you! I used to just use water and a curling iron to slowly bend sides. You can see that in this video: ruclips.net/video/XOwMroRZHWI/видео.htmlsi=Y7sGB8xTdCTKiGgX
      Then I broke the curling iron and bought a silicon heating blanket from Amazon. I can’t find the exact one I bought anymore but it was about $50. Here’s a link to one I can still find on Amazon: a.co/d/1nCNTwx

  • @antimediocrity
    @antimediocrity Год назад +2

    A beautiful thing, I just sat for 20 mins straight without skipping the video.
    I'm a guitar player myself, maybe one day I will order one from you 😉 you should definitely monetize your skills

    • @dannylewisguitars
      @dannylewisguitars  Год назад +2

      Thank you! RUclips probably paid me about 16 cents for your view. Monetizing skills!