hey Dan, been following for years now. There are SO many great people doing gear reviews, but I tune into your channel for the wacky DT DIY build vids! If it is a 3-4 part series, even better! just keep showing us all what you can do with minimal tools and a mobile workshop! Love your content!
Oh man! Sorry to do that to you. But now you know what it feels like when I get waist deep into building a guitar, only to have to stop, pack everything up, and drive to a new place before I can unpack and start working on it again! Haha
Dan, you don't make it look easy, you make it look possible. You're opinion is much respected by a great many people. Myself included. However, I get the most enjoyment out of watching you build. You continually show what a low budget, minimal tools, and a great big lump of creativity can accomplish. Do more builds, and maybe we can get more people watching you. You provide a special kind of inspiration.
I love the headstock! Looks like it’s gonna be awesome. I like watching your guitar builds most. I would love to see different finishing techniques. Painting with spray cans and clear coat and polish ect. Either way good work. That headstock design is bad ass! I like that you just kinda try whatever and don’t seem afraid to fail. A lot of people are afraid to fail at building their own guitar so they don’t try. I’ve built two guitars and they hold a special place in my heart that no other guitar could occupy.
I like your attitude, Dan. Build it with what ya got. I've been doing projects my whole life, like that, and having lots of fun. I've never let not having a special tool stop me! I'm anxious to see the finished product. I'm sure it'll be awesome!👍😎🎸🎶
Great to see another build video, and love the use of unconventional materials. You, along with Brad A. and Burl's Art got me into building guitars. Plus, I almost exclusively use the same relative set of tools you do, so always validating to see the Dan Way is still knocking it out of the park. Keep rocking, homie!
Thanks Terrel! I feel like my tool set is pretty conventional for the average diy-er, so hopefully this is inspiring (well, let’s see how it turns out first 😂)
I like that it looks like an instrument. Like it wouldn't look out of place with violins and cellos and whatnot. While the electric guitar and bass are cool, they are missing that traditional design so I like what you're going for.
dan, this is fer from mexico, a huge fan of your work, grate to see you building again!!! i made my first and only guitar inspired by your videos, and this one makes me wanting to build again... grate design... next build please make a guitar with that beutifull shapes you make... best regards from a home schooler fan from mexico.. fer
Very interesting idea: goin' for a thicker fingerboard and putting the truss-rod in from the backside... Great that you always can blow my mind with your builds. Good, that you are back! Lookin' forward to the next video :)
Ya know, it is great to see you building again. I started building guitar kits after seeing your triple telecaster build video some years ago. Thanks for what you do!
Hi Dan! Welcome back! You should have done a "Motorhome Renovation Series", I'm sure people would love to watch it. I'll try to make an electric upright bass this winter with Home Depot Maple / Oak 1x4s and hand tools only. Can't wait to watch your part 2. Rock on, bro!
Loved this video, Dan! Can't wait to see part 2! I thought it was pretty smart the way you glued the body to the neck, may use a similar technique in the future, very inspiring
Haha that’s great Eric! I hope my videos inspire people to take a shot at this stuff. That’s how I felt watching all the GGBO entries this year. Very inspiring!
Im sitting here with a fully outfitted workshop and access to hardwoods feeling intimidated about making a guitar body and Dan’s just like “I’m gonna take what I got and just do the dang thing”. What are the rest of us waiting for! Looks great man great video
I like the videos from other makers with all the nice tools and fancy stuff (All the things I don't have). But watching Dan get the job done with tools that I actually have or can obtain, is great! Gets me motivated that I could actually do that too. Thanks Dan. I will be watching to see how this one turns out.
And btw Dan, REALLY love THIS kind of content! Not that the other isn't cool? Just love it SO much more whenever you post "guitar-like" stuff, and I can learn something new & be inspired to get off MY lazy butt and get back at it! So thank you-thank you- thank you... Rock on!
Great to see you back at it dan. Looming did to the wiring. I am doing y head in doing a piezo/magnetic combination. Pre-amp and stereo jacks are doing my head in
Your videos are awesome, love the concept of taking something that is assessable to most people and showing that you don’t need a ton of expensive equipment to make a nice instrument.
This is awesome. Thank you for this video! I don't have a lot of equipment, and I would like to make a neck through piezo electro-acoustic style myself. Love the content
Gear reviews are for a limited audience. For instance a review of an audio interface is only of interest to folks that might want to plug their instrument into a computer. I tend to watch fewer reviews for that reason. Guitar building is something I can't get enough of though so that's my preference and I'm very much looking forward to how this one turns out - and how it works, too. Credit to you for the 'use what you have ethos' too.
I like these type of videos. I bought all the tools you listed in previous videos so I could follow along. I’m going to build a bass out of scrap wood!!
I’ve thought about it, but it does make things more difficult. Two major problems, I’m already towing a jeep, so then my wife would have to drive separate. And, once we get to a camping spot, I would need to find a spot for the trailer as well. Not always an option.
Great video, always inspiring! I built a guitar 2 years ago thanks to your tutorials, this was an awesome achievement for me, thanks to you, and I don't have fancy tools either, so this new videos gives me some motivation to build another one!!!
Dan, Dan, Dan GREAT to see you back dude! THIS is SO awesome(video). How is the fam? Hope you all are well? Hey man, like the upgrades on the RV(videos on FB)... God bless y'all man!
I think I subscribed 4 years ago or something. Never would've thought you'd be living out of an RV and building full on instruments from scratch instead of a kit build. I got so much respect for you! for choosing this lifestyle. It takes courage and faith to take steps like this. I sorta watch this with a feeling like I wish I had the guts to be like you. Great to have you back posting content and I'll definitely be following your build. Cheers from The Netherlands actually, you got an international fanbase haha. God Bless!
Hey Dan, I did something similar a few months back. I made a fretless bass from scrap pine, mostly structural timber. It plays beautifully and in my opinion looks amazing as well. I love your work, keep it up!
This is inspirational. I have zero experience in woodworking (some experience in finishing drumset long time ago). Been wanting to try but seeing all videos of people having large warehouse and all sort of tools at disposal really scares me, coz i dont have both. This is what I need as encouragement, people with good amount of limitations but still doing it the best way with what you have (well you have great skills for sure while I am clueless). Mad props to you sir. You can be sure as hell I am going to take a note from you. PS: i never suscribe to a woodworking channel, but this will be my first.
Thanks for the encouragement Arel! Glad to have you as a sub. To be fair, I’m not really a wood working channel, but I do a lot of it on the channel. It’s really geared towards having fun without spending an arm and a leg!
I really like the idea of routing the truss rod into the fingerboard. I'm very interested in seeing how that works out, as I am thinking of my bass build.
@@GunsandGuitars, the engineer in me says it should work, but the guy who knows Ol' Murphy and his Law is in that same boat. Did you consider stiffening rods?
Thanks Georg! The circular saw can make pretty straight cuts freehand if you’re careful, but it’s not as perfect as a table saw for sure. There will be small touch ups needed in the finishing stage to make it perfect.
@@GunsandGuitars I feel like there’s enough info out there about how to build, modify, or customize guitars the traditional way. I love your channel and channels like Tim Sway because your approach is so unique, with great insight. You guys always push me to question what I “know for certain” about luthiery, and you are great video story tellers. I also love that both of you are vocal about your convictions: Tim with his veganism and commitment to reclamation, and you with your faith.
I have lots of sandpaper, and more importantly I have lots of sanding tools that will help with the job. But yes…I’m not looking forward to the inevitable hours and hours of sanding this project will require 🤦♂️
I like that. It's the Dan's way not the right way. Classic. Well mate have to say very interesting so far going to be interesting when you shape that neck. Plywood is notorious for gaps in the layers. Cabinet grade ok could be good stuff. Going to be an interesting finish I'm thinking... Cheers Dan
Hey guys, Part 2 is uploading right now! check it out here: ruclips.net/video/ZgZDWPVC2Ro/видео.html
That video link is currently set to private.
It’s live now!
I love the Danisms like: "the Dan Thompson way, the wrong way but faster."
It's not wrong if it works! Just unorthodox
hey Dan, been following for years now. There are SO many great people doing gear reviews, but I tune into your channel for the wacky DT DIY build vids! If it is a 3-4 part series, even better! just keep showing us all what you can do with minimal tools and a mobile workshop! Love your content!
Thanks Zortmac, I appreciate the feedback!
Dan, you truly are a trailblazer in the world of lutherie. I'm about to go watch 2-3 and i'm glad you are sharing them like this. Cheers!
This is like getting hooked on a new series just to find out the next season isn’t due out for months. I’m impatiently excited for the next video
Oh man! Sorry to do that to you. But now you know what it feels like when I get waist deep into building a guitar, only to have to stop, pack everything up, and drive to a new place before I can unpack and start working on it again! Haha
@@GunsandGuitars true. Keep up the great work brother.
Dan, you don't make it look easy, you make it look possible.
You're opinion is much respected by a great many people. Myself included. However, I get the most enjoyment out of watching you build. You continually show what a low budget, minimal tools, and a great big lump of creativity can accomplish. Do more builds, and maybe we can get more people watching you. You provide a special kind of inspiration.
Thanks so much for the encouragement! That really uplifted my spirit today. Thank you!
@@GunsandGuitars and knowing it uplifted your spirit has uplifted mine. That is exactly how our spirits should work. True story! 😁
Nice work, Dan! Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Thanks Shane! Good to see you in the comments here!
Finally Dan is back making guitars!
This is why we all follow you brother.
Keep up the great work and we will keep on watching!
I signed up for a contest to build a bass and decided on a blended piezo/magnet pickup fretless bass a few weeks ago. Glad to see this now.
I don't mind the direction you said you're going to go. Building and things.
But more like this, 'using what you have'. I'd love more like that.
Thanks for the feedback Garry, that sounds like a good plan!
Welcome back Dan, I'm lookin forward to the finished build.
Thanks Jay! It’s good to be back
Bout time you did this!! Glad to see a video! Quote of the day.... "I'm not an expert, I just act like I am on RUclips!"
😂 that’s the story of my life!
Truss rod in the fingerboard! You genius!,
And could you not find a bigger knife to cut the tape? 😂
Haha true story, impulse purchased that knife on eBay without researching the specs. Needless to say, it arrive much bigger than expected 😳😂
Gotta say, as a cabinet builder and bassist, this video is super my niche.
I love the headstock! Looks like it’s gonna be awesome. I like watching your guitar builds most. I would love to see different finishing techniques. Painting with spray cans and clear coat and polish ect. Either way good work. That headstock design is bad ass!
I like that you just kinda try whatever and don’t seem afraid to fail. A lot of people are afraid to fail at building their own guitar so they don’t try. I’ve built two guitars and they hold a special place in my heart that no other guitar could occupy.
I like your attitude, Dan. Build it with what ya got. I've been doing projects my whole life, like that, and having lots of fun. I've never let not having a special tool stop me! I'm anxious to see the finished product. I'm sure it'll be awesome!👍😎🎸🎶
This show is addicting , I'm ready for part three!
Great to see another build video, and love the use of unconventional materials. You, along with Brad A. and Burl's Art got me into building guitars. Plus, I almost exclusively use the same relative set of tools you do, so always validating to see the Dan Way is still knocking it out of the park. Keep rocking, homie!
Thanks Terrel! I feel like my tool set is pretty conventional for the average diy-er, so hopefully this is inspiring (well, let’s see how it turns out first 😂)
I like that it looks like an instrument. Like it wouldn't look out of place with violins and cellos and whatnot. While the electric guitar and bass are cool, they are missing that traditional design so I like what you're going for.
Nice work, Dan! I like the idea of more detailed videos spread along some episodes.
Tim Sway would be proud of you for upcycling.
dan, this is fer from mexico, a huge fan of your work, grate to see you building again!!! i made my first and only guitar inspired by your videos, and this one makes me wanting to build again... grate design... next build please make a guitar with that beutifull shapes you make... best regards from a home schooler fan from mexico.. fer
Very interesting idea: goin' for a thicker fingerboard and putting the truss-rod in from the backside... Great that you always can blow my mind with your builds. Good, that you are back! Lookin' forward to the next video :)
Ya know, it is great to see you building again. I started building guitar kits after seeing your triple telecaster build video some years ago. Thanks for what you do!
Thanks for the compliment Ryan! Glad I could inspire you to build some guitars, it’s an addicting hobby!
Hi Dan! Welcome back! You should have done a "Motorhome Renovation Series", I'm sure people would love to watch it. I'll try to make an electric upright bass this winter with Home Depot Maple / Oak 1x4s and hand tools only. Can't wait to watch your part 2. Rock on, bro!
I actually am doing a motorhome remodel series on my other channel! Keep an eye out for it in the next few weeks: RUclips.com/rockinandrollin
I like your idea of doing a multi part guitar build! I like all the guitar stuff, but product reviews sometimes are helpful too!
Loved this video, Dan! Can't wait to see part 2! I thought it was pretty smart the way you glued the body to the neck, may use a similar technique in the future, very inspiring
Oooh new intro music, can’t wait to see it all done
And look out Dan has a rabbit hole boring device 😂😂😂
Haha I forgot about that joke!
Your-I can do it- get er done work ethic always inspires. Awesome work!
The thing I hate about videos like this, it makes me want to make one myself. Lol. Cant wait for part 2.
Haha that’s great Eric! I hope my videos inspire people to take a shot at this stuff. That’s how I felt watching all the GGBO entries this year. Very inspiring!
Several part vids are great. Shows more details of the build. This looks to be a really cool build.
Thanks for the feedback Willy!
Good to see you back Dan 🙌
I missed your creative builds 😁
Glad you're back, I've been watching for your videos. Looking forward to this series.
Thanks Cody! Good to be back
After months of no guitar/bass builds finally i got a new one!
Im sitting here with a fully outfitted workshop and access to hardwoods feeling intimidated about making a guitar body and Dan’s just like “I’m gonna take what I got and just do the dang thing”. What are the rest of us waiting for! Looks great man great video
Thanks Brian! Go for it man!
Welcome back ! Love your approch to build with less tools (and lot of skills). :)
Lookin great Buddy, keep them videos comin, have a nice Motor Home day, Brian UK !!!.
I like the videos from other makers with all the nice tools and fancy stuff (All the things I don't have). But watching Dan get the job done with tools that I actually have or can obtain, is great! Gets me motivated that I could actually do that too. Thanks Dan. I will be watching to see how this one turns out.
Hunka-hunka burnin love.
Definitely love the video, can’t wait to see the finished product
When using the jigsaw, I recommend using relief cuts so it doesn't struggle as much.
And btw Dan, REALLY love THIS kind of content!
Not that the other isn't cool? Just love it SO much
more whenever you post "guitar-like" stuff, and I can
learn something new & be inspired to get off MY lazy
butt and get back at it! So thank you-thank you- thank you... Rock on!
Hey Jeff it’s good to be back, and thanks for the encouragement and feedback!
Clever solution with the truss rod. I might have to try that myself, but not on an exotic fretboard, obviously.
I’m thinking free scrap wood was a good candidate for that experiment 😂 hopefully I didn’t waste a perfectly good truss rod!
Can’t wait to see part two.
Great to see you back at it dan. Looming did to the wiring. I am doing y head in doing a piezo/magnetic combination. Pre-amp and stereo jacks are doing my head in
Your videos are awesome, love the concept of taking something that is assessable to most people and showing that you don’t need a ton of expensive equipment to make a nice instrument.
ALRIGHT Your finally back to guitars !
Yay! Dan's back! Hardcore DIY finally. Nice log there BTW lol :) it's gonna be a nice bass when you finish it
This is awesome. Thank you for this video! I don't have a lot of equipment, and I would like to make a neck through piezo electro-acoustic style myself. Love the content
Great job so far! Innovative and inspiring! THANKS for the content!!
Gear reviews are for a limited audience. For instance a review of an audio interface is only of interest to folks that might want to plug their instrument into a computer. I tend to watch fewer reviews for that reason.
Guitar building is something I can't get enough of though so that's my preference and I'm very much looking forward to how this one turns out - and how it works, too.
Credit to you for the 'use what you have ethos' too.
Welcome back! Looking forward to the next video. Don't be gone so long, ok?
Haha okay hopefully I’ll be back next week this time!
Hot dang, that new intro caught me by surprise. Good to have you back man!
I like these type of videos. I bought all the tools you listed in previous videos so I could follow along. I’m going to build a bass out of scrap wood!!
That’s so awesome! Glad I could inspire you. When you do, please share a pic with me someone on Facebook or Instagram or something!
@@GunsandGuitars You got it!! I have to build it now. 😉
Welcome back! A series would be fun!
Thanks Ryan! It’s good to be back, and thanks for the feedback!
Can’t wait the follow-up
Looking forward to the finished product
I've been watching your videos for a long time and this one is my favorite. Keep being awesome bro.
Wow thanks for the compliment Cormac! I appreciate the feedback too.
@@GunsandGuitars Looking forward to part 2!
Really looking forward to it!
You could get a small pull-behind covered trailer to put a few of those aforementioned speciality tools in.
I’ve thought about it, but it does make things more difficult. Two major problems, I’m already towing a jeep, so then my wife would have to drive separate. And, once we get to a camping spot, I would need to find a spot for the trailer as well. Not always an option.
Took a vacation and then drop this!?! So stoked!!!
Great video, always inspiring! I built a guitar 2 years ago thanks to your tutorials, this was an awesome achievement for me, thanks to you, and I don't have fancy tools either, so this new videos gives me some motivation to build another one!!!
Dan, Dan, Dan GREAT to see you back dude!
THIS is SO awesome(video). How is the fam?
Hope you all are well? Hey man, like the upgrades
on the RV(videos on FB)... God bless y'all man!
I think I subscribed 4 years ago or something. Never would've thought you'd be living out of an RV and building full on instruments from scratch instead of a kit build. I got so much respect for you! for choosing this lifestyle. It takes courage and faith to take steps like this. I sorta watch this with a feeling like I wish I had the guts to be like you. Great to have you back posting content and I'll definitely be following your build. Cheers from The Netherlands actually, you got an international fanbase haha. God Bless!
Wow John, thanks so much for the encouragement this morning! I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching and God bless!
Hey Dan, I did something similar a few months back. I made a fretless bass from scrap pine, mostly structural timber. It plays beautifully and in my opinion looks amazing as well. I love your work, keep it up!
That’s rad Liam! I’d love to see it if you can post a photo on my Facebook page or something!
Waiting for the Second part. Im from Brazil!
DUDE! That was a lot of work on and strain on that jigsaw!
You should take this design to the next level with quality woods and some binding or something
I think I’ll take this design to the next level in the next video! Haha well we will see anyway 🤷♂️
This is inspirational.
I have zero experience in woodworking (some experience in finishing drumset long time ago). Been wanting to try but seeing all videos of people having large warehouse and all sort of tools at disposal really scares me, coz i dont have both.
This is what I need as encouragement, people with good amount of limitations but still doing it the best way with what you have (well you have great skills for sure while I am clueless).
Mad props to you sir. You can be sure as hell I am going to take a note from you.
PS: i never suscribe to a woodworking channel, but this will be my first.
Thanks for the encouragement Arel! Glad to have you as a sub. To be fair, I’m not really a wood working channel, but I do a lot of it on the channel. It’s really geared towards having fun without spending an arm and a leg!
Love the Dan Thompson way
I’m always happy to see a new project from Guns And Guitars. Great to see you back Dan.
Thanks Joseph! It’s good to be back
Dan, definitely want to see you keep going forward with guitar builds. Made my day to see this video. You inspired me to try guitar building.
Looks pretty good, exited to see how it turns out!
Thanks waffle!
I really like the idea of routing the truss rod into the fingerboard. I'm very interested in seeing how that works out, as I am thinking of my bass build.
Well…I’m not gonna say it works yet! We will find out shortly though
@@GunsandGuitars, the engineer in me says it should work, but the guy who knows Ol' Murphy and his Law is in that same boat. Did you consider stiffening rods?
More bass builds!
Dang, I like this. I'm gonna have yo give this a shot for myself. Trying to fret a guitar is where I screwed up my hand made guitar.
09:55 that's an amazing cut by freehand, wouldn't have thought that would work. I guess the buzz saw makes it possible
Thanks Georg! The circular saw can make pretty straight cuts freehand if you’re careful, but it’s not as perfect as a table saw for sure. There will be small touch ups needed in the finishing stage to make it perfect.
by the way... making a neck out of plywood???? that was epic!!! really epic!
Good to have you back, Dan. Love the can-do attitude and the cool build!
Thanks Josh! I appreciate it bro
My first thought on the truss rod was "Will it pop off the back?" But it's only same thing in reverse isn't it. Clever solution
That was my exact thought process. So far it’s working! Time will tell though
Bro, I'd love to see it, the process that is. Missing your crazy builds. I've learned so much from you
Looks cool! Thanks for the inspiration!
He's back 🖤 Killer Bass 🤘
Slotted headstock again :) I like the multiple part building series btw
Thanks for the feedback!
"I'm not an expert. I just pretend to be one on youtube." I subscribed.
I want to make a shirt that says that. Thanks for the sub!
Nice to see another video!
Welcome back and love your work.
Thanks Daniel!
The Dan Thompson Way - "The wrong way, but faster" Can we get this on shirt or something?
Loving the new backing music!
Thanks man!
Cool build! Dig the headstock design. I'm watching...
Thanks beer cheers! Btw, I’m a fan of Rc crawlers as well!
Yes please more like this. Missed ya bud.
Thanks Miller! I appreciate the feedback. It’s good to be back!
@@GunsandGuitars I feel like there’s enough info out there about how to build, modify, or customize guitars the traditional way. I love your channel and channels like Tim Sway because your approach is so unique, with great insight. You guys always push me to question what I “know for certain” about luthiery, and you are great video story tellers. I also love that both of you are vocal about your convictions: Tim with his veganism and commitment to reclamation, and you with your faith.
Long time follower . Great music, is it you ? Doesn't matter, welcome back !
Very interesting! I’m really looking forward to the end result on this one.
Looks cool so far
I hope you own a lot of sandpaper. You're gonna need it! The amount of sanding looks overwhelming............. and we know how much you LOVE sanding!!
I have lots of sandpaper, and more importantly I have lots of sanding tools that will help with the job. But yes…I’m not looking forward to the inevitable hours and hours of sanding this project will require 🤦♂️
Looks good Dan...if its the wrong way, and it works, maybe its not the wrong way at all.👍
Agreed! We need to just allow more “right” ways to do things!
Glad you're back
Thanks Giuga! It’s good to be back
WHHHOOOOOOOAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Did Dan by a Hydroflask? Never thought I'd see the day.
I’ve had a hydro flask for years…😂 not sure what’s so surprising about that
@@GunsandGuitars I thought you'd see them as overpriced! After all your sass about Yeti cups I never thought you'd get one!
Haha okay I see your point…well my first one was a gift, and I loved it so much I bought another one when I lost it
I like that. It's the Dan's way not the right way. Classic. Well mate have to say very interesting so far going to be interesting when you shape that neck. Plywood is notorious for gaps in the layers. Cabinet grade ok could be good stuff. Going to be an interesting finish I'm thinking...
Cheers Dan
Also wondering what mods you might have up your sleeve....
He's back!!!!!