Thanks alot Richard. That les Paul neck looks sick. And the idea of sanding the neck in the same shape you hold the guitar neck when playing made me smack myself in the head, that makes total sense.
Thank you for this!! I keep watching it over and over! Making my first couple necks now and I hope they turn out!!! Thanks again and can’t wait for your next video!
Wow that's amazing. Great job! I'm planning to build my first Les Paul in a few months and this is an awesome video. I was concerned about building a guitar that doesn't feel good, so thank you for posting this video.
Thank you! This video popped up on my feed exactly when I needed it. I'm about ready to start my first guitar neck on a CBG and it's interesting to know the kinds of things that make a neck feel good or bad. I have stubby fingers and tiny hands and I was thinking that the CBG guitar neck would feel more comfortable naturally, but with the things that you pointed out about what makes a neck feel thick or thin or comfortable showed me that there's some counterintuitive things to the art of neck making. This was a very nice clear Master class.
You're my favorite "unwitting mentor" Richard. This kid from the suburbs sends a gratitude filled Thank You. My shoulders are particularly happy about this video.
Im greatfull that people like you are keeping the trade alive, watched many vid on making necks, but they only go so far, not explaining the main points and ways of doing the job properly. Thank you. All the best.
Thanks for this. I've got the acoustic body done, but shaping the neck really had me at a standstill. This video explained and answered a lot of questions for me. I feel more confident now. I only wish you lived closer.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You don't know how much you have helped me. I hope to meet you one day and shake your hand. I had a client that wanted a left handed neck and I had all my necks in righty CNC'd. Your video helped me nail the lefty! Thank you!
Very impressive skills demonstration and knowledgeable explanations .. I finally know what to look for in a comfortable neck .. Thanks & keep up the good work .. - Dan
I really enjoyed this! I'd love to get into making my own guitars someday and I think this has been one of the most informative videos I've seen! I'd love to know your thoughts on the Siggi Braun guitar necks and how they bolt to the back of the guitar instead if the top.
Hi Richard! Men.... would love if you could keep making videos like this... You´re such a gret builder, and your designs are amaizing. Even really good at explaining. Wish you the best and greetings from Argentina.
Very helpful description of the criteria you look at. Like the taper jig, too, but I have no power tools. I use a sharp draw knife to remove the bulk of the wood (quickly!) and proceed with rasps, wood files and chisels. You are right in that you learn something with each neck. That’s part of the reason why I’m not bored yet!
Wow you are the best, I've made five guitars, those finer points you gave me puts me in the ballpark, next l hope you do one on fretting and setup. I know it's an extreme skill set, but I've taught myself the basics. Thank you so much.
great job I'm not sure I will use a belt sander as I don't have one in my shop but will for sure be using and thinking about all your finishing techniques, thanks man....
probably not running out to build any necks in the forseeable future but if i was i would really be looking over this info. for sure. most interresting. i love woodwork but love playing guitar more . thx Richard. well presented and explained very intelligently. Blessings!
Thanks for sharing a look at a professional way to get this job done correctly. As you pointed out, there is no substitute for skill and knowledge (unless you count luck, lol) and what you showed us can go along way to learning how to get a good result. RUclips at its best when a true craftsman is willing to film a post like this👍
Thanks!! You keyed in on detail that is essential to the task! You covered what was missing in everything I've read or watched over 40 years!! I'm guessing you are aware of that as well and did a fine job of showing and explaining!! Thanks SO much!!
Hi Richard, the world is a better place when master craftsmen like you are willing to share hard earned knowledge and experience. I have learned more about Neck shaping in the last 14:40 minutes than in over 60 years. What a wonderful tutorial and what a wonderful person you are. My sincere thanks to you. Kind regards Kevin
What an outstanding video!!! I am an aspiring guitar builder myself, and after watching hundreds of videos on YT, this is absolutely in my top 10, maybe even my top 5. Please continue doing this, your teaching methods are fantastic. Thank you so much!
I will never be able to afford or own a hand made guitar, I'm sure (unless I make one myself some day), but I'm glad that so many people still do this. It's that's an awesome neck.
Thanks for the video, I did try out a most of the steps (I used a Shinto Saw Rasp to rough out because I don't have a belt sander) and few tools used here and I got a neck very similar to the one I was copying and much better than the others I completed before. A couple things I picked up in my experience trying these things out: the Nicholson 4 in Hand that I picked up at Home Depot didn't cut well at all, the 36 grit flat board worked very well, and the contour hand sanding worked great. I did have trouble with the contours around the heal and the headstock with the tools I had since the 4 in hand didn't work well, but I eventually got the results I wanted with a dowel and sandpaper. Thanks Richard!
hey Rich thanks for this super great video man.. I am amateur hobby guitar tech about to make my first neck and this is a true master class . can you make some on hand carved strat / tele / les paul bodies and show your secrets as a living master? thanks from the UK
Great video, thank you for sharing this with us. Very clear explained and very clever to set the hight in the middle of the neck before removing material from the edges. i am going to do it the same way with the neck of my first built guitar as is seems very logically. Thanks again. Regards Sander van der Voort from the Netherlands.
Nice video, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am interested in that metal sanding disc you use to thickness your neck. Do you have a link or contact information for that product? Thanks again!
"When you ruin one neck, you will never ruin another" Ain't that the truth! Thanks for the awesome video!
Thanks alot Richard. That les Paul neck looks sick. And the idea of sanding the neck in the same shape you hold the guitar neck when playing made me smack myself in the head, that makes total sense.
This is the best neck shaping video I've seen thank you very much you carve an awesome guitar neck
Best neck carving video on the net, thanks Ric.
I love this video - I come back to it time after time.
Thank you for sharing Rick!
Thanks for the extra tips as you made the neck. Lots of things I have noted and will use.
lots of super helpful tips, thanks!
These are great videos. Very informative and helpful. Thanks for doing them Ric.
Thank you, some great tips there for my banjo neck building - much appreciated!
Sincere thanks!! The sharing of your knowledge is an incredible gift to others
Your videos are the best,I'm learning so much,keep them coming
Thank you for this!! I keep watching it over and over! Making my first couple necks now and I hope they turn out!!!
Thanks again and can’t wait for your next video!
Wow, thank you this was a fantastic video. Very informative, will definitely be watching more of your stuff.
Excellent demo thanks!
Great video Richard. You can always learn something new.
Great info! GREAT! Thanks, and please keep it coming!
Excellent video!! Thank you
Amazing! Best vid on shaping neck I've ever seen!
Thank you so much for making this great video it’s very kind of you to share your knowledge!
Awesome video, thanks for the good tips.
That Drill Press Jig is such a brilliant yet simple Idea! Gotta build one too
That jig for getting the neck taper is genius. *dashes to the workshop*
Great video. Well spoken and very in depth. It really does help those of us building for the first time!
So well done … the best content I’ve seen on this subject.
I'm glad I stubbled on to your channel. Fantastic insight Ric.
This is the best video on the subject that I've seen so far. The others mostly don't point out those key transition points - so thanks for that.
Excellent video!
Hi Richard, thank you very much for sharing some secrets. I'm busy shaping my first neck and really appreciate your advise
Super fantastic! Thanks!
Extremely helpful and well made video 😍 ... Thank you so much !!!
I'm crafting my first neck, and you've enlightened my path 😃🤘
Awesome instructional video
Wow that's amazing. Great job! I'm planning to build my first Les Paul in a few months and this is an awesome video. I was concerned about building a guitar that doesn't feel good, so thank you for posting this video.
Wow, this is great--you are not only a master builder but a master teacher, Thanks!
Thank you! This video popped up on my feed exactly when I needed it. I'm about ready to start my first guitar neck on a CBG and it's interesting to know the kinds of things that make a neck feel good or bad. I have stubby fingers and tiny hands and I was thinking that the CBG guitar neck would feel more comfortable naturally, but with the things that you pointed out about what makes a neck feel thick or thin or comfortable showed me that there's some counterintuitive things to the art of neck making.
This was a very nice clear Master class.
Great video. I built a few guitar bodies but you just gave me some inspiration to attempt the neck. Thank you.
Cheers, great advice.
Well done and explained. Thanks.
Great masterclass
You're my favorite "unwitting mentor" Richard. This kid from the suburbs sends a gratitude filled Thank You. My shoulders are particularly happy about this video.
Thank you, and keep making sawdust !
Love this video I watch it at least once a month.
Great stuff! Thank you!
Im greatfull that people like you are keeping the trade alive, watched many vid on making necks, but they only go so far, not explaining the main points and ways of doing the job properly. Thank you. All the best.
Great explanation, thanks for sharing and all the best to you
Very well done.
Great video! you really taught me some great things, you are the man! thank you for this video.
Great stuff sir. I enjoyed this so much. Saving me some money on tools as well.
Nice job, thanks for sharing.
Great job 👍
Thanks for this. I've got the acoustic body done, but shaping the neck really had me at a standstill. This video explained and answered a lot of questions for me. I feel more confident now. I only wish you lived closer.
Thanks for the video Richard! That's a really good video! Very helpful. Bob in Germany!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You don't know how much you have helped me. I hope to meet you one day and shake your hand. I had a client that wanted a left handed neck and I had all my necks in righty CNC'd. Your video helped me nail the lefty! Thank you!
Fantastic video
This video is gold!
Great work Richard . Well done buddy 😊
Very much like your simple approach. Also the back of headstock laminates’ tail blending into the neck is a great look. Thanks.
Great video on shaping the neck. Thanks so much for putting this on RUclips 🙂
great advice, thanks!
nice job a video on neck joint and setting would be awesome thanks so much for your time rick
GREAT PROCESS AND INSTRUCTIONS.......
Great Video!
Very impressive skills demonstration and knowledgeable explanations .. I finally know what to look for in a comfortable neck .. Thanks & keep up the good work .. - Dan
Great video, very helpful 👌
Great tips, thanks .
I really enjoyed this! I'd love to get into making my own guitars someday and I think this has been one of the most informative videos I've seen!
I'd love to know your thoughts on the Siggi Braun guitar necks and how they bolt to the back of the guitar instead if the top.
Great video thank you for this!
Great tips!
Hi Richard! Men.... would love if you could keep making videos like this... You´re such a gret builder, and your designs are amaizing. Even really good at explaining. Wish you the best and greetings from Argentina.
Great Video and So helpful.. Appreciate it Richard! About to attempt my first Guitar - Firebird!!! Wish I had your skills!
Beautiful. Thanks
Richard, I like your style! I just subscribed for more tips. I am a newbie, so this is very important education.
Very helpful description of the criteria you look at. Like the taper jig, too, but I have no power tools. I use a sharp draw knife to remove the bulk of the wood (quickly!) and proceed with rasps, wood files and chisels. You are right in that you learn something with each neck. That’s part of the reason why I’m not bored yet!
well done!
Wow you are the best, I've made five guitars, those finer points you gave me puts me in the ballpark, next l hope you do one on fretting and setup. I know it's an extreme skill set, but I've taught myself the basics. Thank you so much.
great job I'm not sure I will use a belt sander as I don't have one in my shop but will for sure be using and thinking about all your finishing techniques, thanks man....
probably not running out to build any necks in the forseeable future but if i was i would really be looking over this info. for sure. most interresting. i love woodwork but love playing guitar more . thx Richard. well presented and explained very intelligently. Blessings!
Thanks for sharing a look at a professional way to get this job done correctly. As you pointed out, there is no substitute for skill and knowledge (unless you count luck, lol) and what you showed us can go along way to learning how to get a good result. RUclips at its best when a true craftsman is willing to film a post like this👍
Thanks, very cool. I should have been doing this 20 years ago.
"Owned it in previous life" 😂 you are the best teacher for aspiring builder
I really like you, you're such a good and a cool professional!! :D
Thank you for making this detailed video. Do you have a video showing how you made that shaping jig?
nice point about the asymmetrical part of the neck's feel...
Awesome thank you !!!
Thanks!! You keyed in on detail that is essential to the task! You covered what was missing in everything I've read or watched over 40 years!! I'm guessing you are aware of that as well and did a fine job of showing and explaining!! Thanks SO much!!
Thank you and keep making sawdust.
Good job man
Hi Richard, the world is a better place when master craftsmen like you are willing to share hard earned knowledge and experience. I have learned more about Neck shaping in the last 14:40 minutes than in over 60 years. What a wonderful tutorial and what a wonderful person you are. My sincere thanks to you. Kind regards Kevin
You are very welcome. Many people helped me.. a rising tide lifts all boats.
Thank you for this! Amazing instruction that is super helpful. If I lived near you I would be on your doorstep demanding you apprentice me
What an outstanding video!!! I am an aspiring guitar builder myself, and after watching hundreds of videos on YT, this is absolutely in my top 10, maybe even my top 5. Please continue doing this, your teaching methods are fantastic. Thank you so much!
I will never be able to afford or own a hand made guitar, I'm sure (unless I make one myself some day), but I'm glad that so many people still do this. It's that's an awesome neck.
You're very impressive I like your style kind of go right at it
That is a nice neck!
Simply the best complete video on neck shaping and finish that also includes the required tools,,, 👍👍👍👍👍
You are very kind.
I like that backstrap. Would be cool to see a video on how you did it.
Thanks for the video, I did try out a most of the steps (I used a Shinto Saw Rasp to rough out because I don't have a belt sander) and few tools used here and I got a neck very similar to the one I was copying and much better than the others I completed before. A couple things I picked up in my experience trying these things out: the Nicholson 4 in Hand that I picked up at Home Depot didn't cut well at all, the 36 grit flat board worked very well, and the contour hand sanding worked great. I did have trouble with the contours around the heal and the headstock with the tools I had since the 4 in hand didn't work well, but I eventually got the results I wanted with a dowel and sandpaper. Thanks Richard!
You are right. I like that Shinto rasp too and Nicholson has been bought out by a hedge fund. . The new files are duller than my 5-year-old ones.
The asymetrical neck tip is something I would have never thought of. Thank you. Will always remember that going forward.
hey Rich thanks for this super great video man.. I am amateur hobby guitar tech about to make my first neck and this is a true master class . can you make some on hand carved strat / tele / les paul bodies and show your secrets as a living master? thanks from the UK
Great video, thank you for sharing this with us. Very clear explained and very clever to set the hight in the middle of the neck before removing material from the edges. i am going to do it the same way with the neck of my first built guitar as is seems very logically. Thanks again. Regards Sander van der Voort from the Netherlands.
Many thanks.
The metal leveling disc has been discontinued. I’ve seen something similar at Home Depot; or you can have one made by a local machinist.
Great video, people often blur over vital details like these. Thanks
Nice video, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am interested in that metal sanding disc you use to thickness your neck. Do you have a link or contact information for that product? Thanks again!
Thanks!