What a beauty! I’m glad you put your name on it. I want to build one almost just like it. Making a parts list now. I agree, it could have been a little bit more yellow, but I think the finished product looks just fine, as it is. I’m worried about getting the finish right, myself. In my search, for what I want to build, yours is at the top.
It’s a very tricky process and I can’t guarantee success on your first attempt. This was my 3rd and I am about to start a new project after the summer. Sometimes you can get confused with all the different tutorials on RUclips.
@@martythom2618 That’s awesome! I’m sure I’ll be back to ask. Especially about the finish. I used to mess around and mod guitars, when I was a kid, some 45 years ago. I’d swap out, and sometimes add pickups, change caps, and add resistors. I know the hardware & electronics. I’ve just never used a finish. I always just spray painted them. Lol
@@whyis45stillalive My next project is a LES PAUL build. I got a Stewmac kit, and my intention is to do a Slash Appetite for Destruction model. But that's gonna be a fall project, summer is coming and that's the best!
You did a great job on the build, and it turned out beautifully! Really something to be proud of! I have the same kit, and want to do an amber stain on it also, when time permits. Hopefully it turns out half as nice as yours. I agree the layout of the tuners are definitely too far apart, makes the trees a necessity. Other than that, the kit is top notch! Thanks for posting the video and sharing the steps you took on the build & finish!
I would love to build one of their 59lp's once I'm financially able..I think they're an amazing alternative to super high priced reissue guitars, even if you have a luthier build the kit for you it's not going to cost anywhere near $7,000-$50,000 but people care more about a name on a headstock rather than the actual quality of the instrument...
@@Xmeric01 there the top of the line when it comes to bodies and necks. Unfortunately for me Living in Sweden and paying in US dollars plus import duty, it becomes very expensive
@@martythom2618 I live in America, And I've never purchased from them I'm not exactly a well to do man.. But You do have a beautiful guitar that I'm sure can hold it own against high tier instruments.. The finishing supplies would definitely be the breaking point in the situation as well as parts, if you decided to go full vintage it would get expensive fast a set of original paf pickups is going for ridiculous stupid money $5,000-$10,000 and that's just pickups... But one can dream, maybe one day.. I also really appreciate you doing this video and showing what can be achieved with hard work and dedication...
@@martythom2618 I probably will once everything settles down a bit,the inflation and all of the stuff in the world makes it not the ideal time to take on a build...
The way guitar prices are now, you’re better off building your own.what did that run you? About 1700? Not a bad deal at all. You built a Gibson and saved a grand.
@@geneevans7885 somewhere in that range I think? The more you do the better you get at it. I’m going to do a Les paul model after the summer and I am looking forward to that. Thanks for your comment Marty
Man, it looks great, but you spend a lot of money on that.Instead of buying a gibson and then you put a gibson logo on it you could have just bought a gibson
Thanks for your comment! I think I might have exaggerated the amount just a bit, probably around 1500$ in total. A Gibson is a lot more! But I still love it anyway! Cheers Marty
Thanks for giving us a look at the DIY build. I'm taking notes and going for it soon!
I like your style man! Go for it!
Sounds excellent
Thank you very much!!
Cool build and great distortion tone you're getting!
Thanks Luke! The Boss Katana is an amazing amp!!
I love there kits I doing # 5 now great products
@@timziegler3765 wish I could do more ! Going to make a Les Paul from Stewmac now, vid will follow
I'm also taking notes. Thanks for sharing your experience!!
Thanks man! Also check out the kits from Stewmac if you live in the states. You get a lot for the money! That's gonna be my next build I think
What a beauty! I’m glad you put your name on it. I want to build one almost just like it. Making a parts list now.
I agree, it could have been a little bit more yellow, but I think the finished product looks just fine, as it is. I’m worried about getting the finish right, myself.
In my search, for what I want to build, yours is at the top.
Thanks for your comment ! If you want anything question answered I would be happy to help. Marty
It’s a very tricky process and I can’t guarantee success on your first attempt. This was my 3rd and I am about to start a new project after the summer. Sometimes you can get confused with all the different tutorials on RUclips.
@@martythom2618
That’s awesome! I’m sure I’ll be back to ask. Especially about the finish.
I used to mess around and mod guitars, when I was a kid, some 45 years ago. I’d swap out, and sometimes add pickups, change caps, and add resistors. I know the hardware & electronics. I’ve just never used a finish. I always just spray painted them. Lol
@@martythom2618
I’m curious what your next project will be…
@@whyis45stillalive My next project is a LES PAUL build. I got a Stewmac kit, and my intention is to do a Slash Appetite for Destruction model. But that's gonna be a fall project, summer is coming and that's the best!
You did a great job on the build, and it turned out beautifully! Really something to be proud of!
I have the same kit, and want to do an amber stain on it also, when time permits. Hopefully it turns out half as nice as yours. I agree the layout of the tuners are definitely too far apart, makes the trees a necessity. Other than that, the kit is top notch!
Thanks for posting the video and sharing the steps you took on the build & finish!
@@trip866 Thanks a lot for your comment! It was a bit of a challenge, but I’m happy with the result! Cheers! Marty
I would love to build one of their 59lp's once I'm financially able..I think they're an amazing alternative to super high priced reissue guitars, even if you have a luthier build the kit for you it's not going to cost anywhere near $7,000-$50,000 but people care more about a name on a headstock rather than the actual quality of the instrument...
@@Xmeric01 there the top of the line when it comes to bodies and necks. Unfortunately for me
Living in Sweden and paying in US dollars plus import duty, it becomes very expensive
@@martythom2618 I live in America, And I've never purchased from them I'm not exactly a well to do man..
But You do have a beautiful guitar that I'm sure can hold it own against high tier instruments..
The finishing supplies would definitely be the breaking point in the situation as well as parts, if you decided to go full vintage it would get expensive fast a set of original paf pickups is going for ridiculous stupid money $5,000-$10,000 and that's just pickups...
But one can dream, maybe one day..
I also really appreciate you doing this video and showing what can be achieved with hard work and dedication...
@@Xmeric01 go for it!!
@@martythom2618 I probably will once everything settles down a bit,the inflation and all of the stuff in the world makes it not the ideal time to take on a build...
The way guitar prices are now, you’re better off building your own.what did that run you? About 1700? Not a bad deal at all. You built a Gibson and saved a grand.
@@geneevans7885 somewhere in that range I think? The more you do the better you get at it. I’m going to do a Les paul model after the summer and I am looking forward to that. Thanks for your comment
Marty
Will an actual Gibson pickguard fit properly?
@@TheeIronJedi I don’t know if it will, I tried to get one on eBay but was not successful at it. Thanks for your question!
Marty
epiphone nuts supposedly fit
Man, it looks great, but you spend a lot of money on that.Instead of buying a gibson and then you put a gibson logo on it you could have just bought a gibson
Thanks for your comment! I think I might have exaggerated the amount just a bit, probably around 1500$ in total. A Gibson is a lot more! But I still love it anyway!
Cheers
Marty
You look like a mixture of James Hetfield and the guy from The Offspring.
@@cumfartchuglord well I guess I will take that as a compliment 👍