Building an Electric Guitar From REAL AXES!

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  • Опубликовано: 10 дек 2024
  • I built a real working electric guitar from axes! Presenting The AXE AXE Guitar! Guitars are frequently called Axes, so I thought that it should be an actual axe as well.
    Two old Kelly axes were joined together to make a custom double bit axe. Double bit axes are very hard to find over here in Australia. The handle and neck was made from a single piece of solid Spotted Gum hardwood. With Huon Pine accents and wedge. Two humbucker pickups, 3 way pickup selector switch and a single volume & tone knob.
    Just to note, I am no awesome guitar player, maybe one day I can play better! Still looking for someone to shred it up on the Axe Axe Guitar!
    Enjoy the build! Please like & subscribe!
    Find me on Instagram:
    / will_matthews84
    #guitar
    #build
    #axe
    #electricguitar

Комментарии • 765

  • @issuma8223
    @issuma8223 3 года назад +915

    So instead of smashing the guitar after a performance, you can smash up the stage. Got it.

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      @unlocked1040 3 года назад +9

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    • @not_aounz5716
      @not_aounz5716 3 года назад +3

      @@unlocked1040 yeah i don’t understand why hey have bots reply to bots it makes it obvious because the @ isn’t blue

    • @im_a_stain7874
      @im_a_stain7874 3 года назад +6

      Nirvana style

    • @myheromedia-verse
      @myheromedia-verse 3 года назад +11

      Now thats what u call "A Smash Hit"

  • @МихаилТерехов-н3й
    @МихаилТерехов-н3й Год назад +514

    This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection ruclips.net/user/postUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

  • @harshitrawat9494
    @harshitrawat9494 3 года назад +161

    The way you made the radius sander is just absolute genius! 👏🏼 amazing work. Loved it.

  • @rperry70
    @rperry70 Год назад +25

    Having built several guitars (including a battle axe, I call the "Excriminator") the most gratifying moment for me was strumming the 1st notes after it is strung up. It almost brings a tear to your eye after all of the work. Good job.

  • @belindamatthews3650
    @belindamatthews3650 3 года назад +118

    So much time, planning and patience went into this project. I am beyond proud of you for pushing through and creating your vision. Well done love, you should be so chuffed! ❤️

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  3 года назад +21

      Thanks Honey, means a lot! ❤️

    • @MgThat-o9y
      @MgThat-o9y Год назад

      😊

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  • @JH-ks9oi
    @JH-ks9oi 3 года назад +72

    I admit that was\is a work of art.. As a metal worker, auto body, welder, fitter, really impressed with book matching and simplicity instead of a overwhelming cheap dollar store tool... Loved the natural "handle" body, gold hardware pops but clean not flashy... As a guitarist the Chiquita travel "Back to The Future" style is cool as Hell! I would have to adjust my position but I love it

  • @brandonosborne6894
    @brandonosborne6894 3 года назад +29

    That is absolutely brilliant! Great work!

    • @jameshama
      @jameshama 2 месяца назад

      Good morning friend how are you doing today

  • @moondarck
    @moondarck 3 года назад +4

    The amount of work and attention to details deserves nothing, but respect.

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  3 года назад

      Thank you mate, I appreciate that 🙏

  • @narrowgate528
    @narrowgate528 Год назад +5

    I love, love, love the absence of music; just the ambient sounds is refreshing after everything being so inundated with music. Thank you. New subscriber.

  • @9-volt247
    @9-volt247 Год назад +5

    This guy is so creative that he never quits his job.

  • @Zombanic
    @Zombanic 3 года назад +39

    Wow! This is truly inspiring to watch man. This is the first video of yours that I've came across, and I really enjoy it. Hope to see you do more crazy stuff like this!

  • @georgepackham468
    @georgepackham468 8 месяцев назад +1

    Will you are an absolute genius. Great video and workmanship. Keep up the good work.

  • @HaziD
    @HaziD Год назад +2

    Really cool. Definitely a great craftsman.

  • @davidmurray9193
    @davidmurray9193 3 года назад +17

    Would of been cool if you had more of a break angle on headstock for better tuning, and a Truss rod fitted into neck to help with temp changes, all in all still very impressed with your axe

  • @richardorta8960
    @richardorta8960 Год назад +18

    "Ready for a guitar battle?"
    "Let me grab my battle axe!"

  • @loilt5091
    @loilt5091 Год назад +3

    Totally axe-idental‼️
    A hard axe to follow, especially in cutting contests. 🤭

  • @HeatyPNG
    @HeatyPNG Год назад +4

    You truely are a genius. That is some fine skills you got there. Every piece cut, chiseled, grinded, sanded to precision.
    You should team up with @SteveTerreberry to build him a custom made guitar, then he can shred when completed!

  • @albertisbel7239
    @albertisbel7239 Год назад +1

    So much time brother,planning anda patience went info this project. I'm beyond proud of you for pushing thought anda creating your vision. Well done love, you should be so chuffed.❤

  • @dudesinashoe7812
    @dudesinashoe7812 Год назад +13

    When the Barbarian multiclasses into bard

  • @carmelinorodriguez6672
    @carmelinorodriguez6672 6 месяцев назад

    Great job Mr Will Mathews congratulations. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @jameshama
      @jameshama 2 месяца назад

      Good morning Carmen how are you doing today

  • @user-nh4xc8ul5p
    @user-nh4xc8ul5p 3 года назад

    Will! I am a person living in Korea.
    I waited for you to come back.
    Thanks for coming back.
    I'll also look forward to other interesting videos.

  • @billybatts8430
    @billybatts8430 3 года назад +2

    Will I am I glad to see you back men so happy ur back dude!!

  • @davidlaws1438
    @davidlaws1438 Год назад +2

    Pure genius man, I want one😮

  • @lhongkho1091
    @lhongkho1091 3 года назад +1

    So glad to see you are still making project video, and nice job.

  • @ezmac622
    @ezmac622 Год назад +2

    Beautiful. You can tell you love what you do.

  • @JohnnyJimsAZ
    @JohnnyJimsAZ Месяц назад

    I wish I can send you my link. But I built a Pulaski ax guitar for the hotshot firefighters who lost their lives in Prescott , Arizona. To be honest, it’s really bad ass. I donated it and then they auctioned the guitar off. It truly is one of a kind. Great job on yours!

  • @JasonECI
    @JasonECI Год назад

    Such a crazy idea making it from an axe... and sharpening it!! So who ever dared to play it except you??
    Amazing work!!!!!

  • @matthewfrancis8825
    @matthewfrancis8825 Год назад

    I am gobsmacked You are one clever talented geezer. IT'S a work of art . BRILLIANT.

  • @sgsax
    @sgsax 3 года назад +15

    Looks cool and unique. Might not want to keep the axe heads quite so sharp though. 🤪😁 Thanks for sharing!

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  3 года назад +6

      Yeah you'd know all about it if you dropped it on your foot! Haha 👍

  • @amazoniancustodian
    @amazoniancustodian Год назад +13

    Wow! This thing is a beautiful work of art man!
    The only thing I would suggest is the addition of a truss rod. I’m not sure how hard this wood is though, it may not even be necessary.
    Do you still have it? Has the neck of it stayed true over the years?

  • @mathersmtj2941
    @mathersmtj2941 Год назад +1

    Man... I've watched the whole video it's interesting I recommend all to watch this masterpiece you will never regret but learn something😊👌👍

  • @kyleeames8229
    @kyleeames8229 Год назад +2

    The quality of the woodworking on display here won my sub. I often feel inspired to attempt the craft when I watch the professional luthiers who constantly show up in my feed.
    I’d probably make my own share of silly mistakes tbh. You didn’t include a truss rod in the neck my dude! Over the life of the guitar, the string tension will gradually bend the neck forward. The action will get high and uneven before one day, you go to tune the instrument and (assuming it hasn’t already become unplayable) the neck will snap.
    A truss rod provides counter tension to prevent this from happening.

    • @nicholasbstone
      @nicholasbstone Год назад

      Actually, you're mistaken about the function and purpose of the truss rod. The truss rod is NOT a factor in the strength of a guitar's neck or it's ability to withstand string tension. The truss rod is there to allow adjustment to the neck, in order to have proper neck relief. "Neck relief" is an essential factor in proper guitar setup. Even still, guitars in the classical period were built without truss rods for generations. This particular "axe" was built from an extremely dense hardwood according to the video description as well as being of a substantial girth. I also noticed that he used a set of light gauge (9-46) strings, so I seriously doubt the neck will ever snap due to string tension.

  • @brissyboy7164
    @brissyboy7164 3 года назад +4

    That is just simply an amassing show of craftsmen ship and knowledge , the hours and eye to detail is sick to watch this video should blow up in my opinion awesome job looks fantastic sounds great .............. Thumbs Up and shared

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  3 года назад

      Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words!

    • @이니S
      @이니S Год назад

      ​@@WillMatthews 도끼

  • @Xanniebyte
    @Xanniebyte Год назад +3

    Iv always wanted a guitar like this lol such a beautiful design

  • @allaboutdonna1381
    @allaboutdonna1381 3 года назад +1

    Wow pure talent. From scratch to fisnish amazing video .

  • @oddshot60
    @oddshot60 9 месяцев назад

    Wouldn't be the first time the band had to fight it's way out of a bar. Handy to have! GREAT build!

  • @TerryMcKean
    @TerryMcKean 3 года назад +3

    Right on.. that's definitely an awesome axe, Will... bravo! Thanks for sharing :-)

  • @ubersosiska
    @ubersosiska 3 года назад +34

    This is a masterpiece. You deserve more credits for that.

  • @bobfallis
    @bobfallis 3 года назад +3

    Absolutely stunning!

  • @peakeythebard1454
    @peakeythebard1454 3 года назад

    A tone that truly, cuts through the mix.

  • @Jgreb314
    @Jgreb314 3 года назад +2

    What a cool idea! And fantastic execution.

  • @SilenceSupreme
    @SilenceSupreme 9 месяцев назад

    Wow, that axe definitly rock's 🤘🏻😎
    Amazing work and brilliant idéa!

  • @gamerelated3887
    @gamerelated3887 11 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome work sir!

  • @perkins1439
    @perkins1439 Год назад +1

    The first strum you made you play 2112 that was your first tune you played on that guitar and then Geddy Lee says what can this strange device be when I touch it it gives forth a sound that my man is truly a work of art you just made not to mention it sounds great

  • @wizardwillbonner
    @wizardwillbonner Год назад +1

    I know this video is 2 yrs old, even if it was 20, I have to express my admiration for the craftsmanship and attention to detail. The likes I haven't seen since I was a child back in the 50s watching my German grandfather hand making old European furniture with the "Claw & Ball" feet and the hidden mortise & tendon joints, to this day haven't loosened up on the dinning room chairs. They are just as tight as the day they were made.
    I normally watch a whole build, because I skip ahead. But this had my full attention! I used to build cigar box guitars and have seen some pretty crazy shit made into guitars(5gallon jugs for a bass, 2x4 steel guitar, even an old pressure cooker given a new life as a sitar)but this is off the charts awesome! But I do have one question, do you have to retune after splinting wood?😂

  • @emmalouise3472
    @emmalouise3472 3 года назад

    Dude! I didnt think you were gunna come back. totally worth the wait 👍👍

  • @chase_modugno
    @chase_modugno 4 месяца назад

    Can't describe how satisfied i am that you chucked the ax into a stump.

  • @DireWolfForge
    @DireWolfForge 2 года назад +13

    That is amazing, man. The only thing I’d do differently is to add your branding iron mark. Maybe a smaller version on the headstock. Brilliant build.
    How many total hours did you invest in that beauty?

  • @NebulaLuna
    @NebulaLuna 3 года назад +1

    I am so happy to see you making new videos, I hope 2021 is a wonderful year for you!

  • @MrHandleman123
    @MrHandleman123 2 месяца назад

    The Swiss Army knife of guitars. So good. Solid.

  • @Cages_Customs
    @Cages_Customs Год назад +2

    Killer Axe.🤘😎

  • @nikkusamagothique
    @nikkusamagothique Год назад +1

    cool ax shaped electric guitar you made that remind of Marceline the vampire queen from adventure time she have a ax shaped bass guitar :)

    • @Tormaline
      @Tormaline Год назад

      Took so long scrolling through the comments to find an Adventure Time comment

  • @margaritoville
    @margaritoville Год назад

    This is the most metal thing I’ve ever seen

    • @jameshama
      @jameshama 2 месяца назад

      Good morning Margarit how are you sound today

  • @Mytrios2137
    @Mytrios2137 Год назад +1

    Piece of art

  • @rustyaxelrod
    @rustyaxelrod 3 года назад +1

    Dig It!
    Custom fret board sanding block, the other half to bend the frets. Cool
    Home made nut files. Ok
    Router box. Check
    Custom decal. Nice
    Camo shop rag. Oh yea
    AND the guitar is an Axe? Clearly the coolest video I’ve watched in a while!
    Edit: I’ve never used TruOil but this is the video that convinced me to try it. That finish really came out nice.

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  3 года назад +2

      Thanks mate! Appreciate the words. Yeah give that TruOil a go, so easy to do and a brilliant finish. Just have to make sure that sanding is spot on before you start finishing 👌

  • @DaskaiserreichNet78
    @DaskaiserreichNet78 Год назад

    For the sake of safety I wouldn’t wear gloves on the drill press they are a major safety hazard. If they catch it will wind your hand around the drill and cause horrific damage.
    Cool project by the way that Axe Guitar looks awesome.

  • @JokerScars69
    @JokerScars69 2 года назад +1

    Honestly this may just be the most manliest badass video of all time I mean it has everything HAHAHA

  • @rhinox0077
    @rhinox0077 Год назад

    The power guitar for a real rock man 🤘🤘

  • @xX_Montychild_Xx
    @xX_Montychild_Xx Год назад +1

    I knew that someone would make this I always wanted an axe guitar

  • @tomzborovsky8378
    @tomzborovsky8378 3 года назад +6

    Incredible you made all of this without a single luthier tool. 10/10

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  3 года назад +3

      Yeah it was a battle but I got there! Thanks 👍

  • @active2398
    @active2398 3 года назад

    I can't stop amazing viba.
    Really the best video

  • @Martin-y7w7c
    @Martin-y7w7c Месяц назад

    I allways wanted a ( AXE Guitar ) 🎸 in my life - but thanks anyways. Enjoying your work ... Bro. Happy future project's.

  • @brucemorris6319
    @brucemorris6319 Год назад +1

    Amazing work. Reminds me of a lap steel.

  • @hexkwondo
    @hexkwondo Год назад +2

    If these were for sale id totally buy one!

  • @notthisguyagain8557
    @notthisguyagain8557 3 года назад

    I'm just happy that you're back

  • @bretthanson9869
    @bretthanson9869 3 года назад

    Good to see it finally finished man hope it was like you had envisioned, would of taken me months to do but only 48minutes for you

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 3 года назад +1

    When you're a musician, but it's also the zombie apocalypse. Super cool!

  • @ThongniThongni-e4i
    @ThongniThongni-e4i Год назад +1

    Praise the lord keep it up my dear friend may God bless you

  • @rhaymargamier3896
    @rhaymargamier3896 Год назад

    The coolest guitar on the planet👏👏👏

  • @TravellingAsh-
    @TravellingAsh- 3 года назад

    Thumbs up during the ad just cus I knew I would like it.

  • @WolfgangHartmann-ez1cg
    @WolfgangHartmann-ez1cg Год назад

    Wow dude…… you are talented, I respect you. much love.

  • @MrCytree
    @MrCytree 3 года назад +16

    Incredible work dude. So impressive. I'm not a guitar player so would you mind telling me how the weight compares to a typical guitar? Is it possible to play this for extended periods or is it more of a functional work of art?

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  3 года назад +12

      Thanks mate! I'd say it's probably a little bit heavier then a normal guitar, but not too much. It is possible to play for an extended period of time, which was my goal. Obviously a bit more unusual to play then a normal guitar, but once you get used to it it's all good really 👍 a functional work of art too!

    • @k7l3rworkman97
      @k7l3rworkman97 Год назад +1

      If you’re not a guitar player, how and why would that even matter?

  • @donfinch862
    @donfinch862 3 года назад

    Top work Will. Impressive. And congrats on 280k subscribers, not bad for a tiny channel. On ya mate

  • @thunderstruck1078
    @thunderstruck1078 3 года назад

    The fit of that screw-up-plug was impressive.

  • @effen_aey_man
    @effen_aey_man Год назад +8

    I absolutely LOVE the concept. The guitar itself has a sound that belongs to that guitar, the only way I can describe it is that it sounds like you welded 2 axe heads together, which is basically what you did. It doesn't sound bad, it's just not something I would want in my guitar collection unless it was given to me as a gift. Even then I don't think I'd play it more than once because it looks like it would be awkward to hold. It LOOKS bad ass though and you get a 10 for style points

    • @mikeandstony
      @mikeandstony 11 месяцев назад +1

      whats the point of this comment

    • @effen_aey_man
      @effen_aey_man 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@mikeandstony To give my feedback, what's the point of you being a waste of space?

    • @CarlosMesa-mk1vp
      @CarlosMesa-mk1vp 10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi good excelente trabajo " analice algo la guitarra electrica estilo hacha puede no haber necesidad de tenerla ho sostenerla se puede clavar y solo tocarla osea se clava en una base puede ser butaco y ha tocar" jua.jua.jua pienso yo " the charly pues el sabe tocarla" yo no se"??? Solo interpreto de forma improvisacion de percusion del sonido de los instrumentos" thank you"??? Good day"??? El liche"???

    • @effen_aey_man
      @effen_aey_man 10 месяцев назад

      @@CarlosMesa-mk1vp Do you speak English?

  • @Andrew-27
    @Andrew-27 3 года назад

    Only 13k views for this unbelievable craftsmanship?
    This video should have 13 million views.

  • @jaykay2479
    @jaykay2479 Год назад

    Nice ! I picked up a few ideas watching. I wish I could hangout in your shop. I'm between garages at the moment.😂

  • @TTOTEAM
    @TTOTEAM Год назад +1

    The dog was my favorite part of the whole video 😂

  • @daviT_con_T
    @daviT_con_T 3 года назад

    Dude.. like WTF... where were u??!!! long time no see, man, great to have u back... great work.

  • @luckytwentytwo5756
    @luckytwentytwo5756 3 года назад

    A Will Mathews video!! Yaaaaaaaaas!!! 🤟

  • @JoePalumbo221
    @JoePalumbo221 3 года назад

    I live the thin metal piece bent over the cavity for protection while drilling the wire access hole. I'm going to use that trick.

  • @williamsacksteder9438
    @williamsacksteder9438 3 года назад +6

    That is absolutely gorgeous. Any particular reason you didn't use a truss rod to prevent the neck from warping?

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  3 года назад +1

      Difficult to make it work with this design so I didn't bother. Plus I saw a bloke making pine necks and bodies, all solid with no truss rod. And they didn't warp even after decades 👍

    • @williamsacksteder9438
      @williamsacksteder9438 3 года назад +1

      @@WillMatthews Fair enough. I can't imagine any way that doesn't involve a multiple piece neck myself. I would bet routing a channel and gluing a fretboard on top would be child's play for you if you chose to, though it would certainly lose the effect of the monolithic hunk of wood like a traditional axe handle though. I guess that's a fair trade. Great build. Really cool concept!

    • @GianmarioScotti
      @GianmarioScotti Год назад

      @@WillMatthews my experience (with basses) is that the change in air humidity between season or between places on earth, is much more critical than the tension of the strings, for warping.

  • @thepug991
    @thepug991 2 года назад

    Was very happy you can play guitar at the end

  • @lesliecumberland834
    @lesliecumberland834 Год назад +1

    Love it must have taken many hours to complete the project well done

  • @isaacaboagye-ce7is
    @isaacaboagye-ce7is Год назад +1

    Nice work bro

  • @TUBBORG_Official
    @TUBBORG_Official Год назад

    amazing 👍👌🤘

  • @bioman1hazard607
    @bioman1hazard607 Год назад

    It's now a mighty shredding axe

  • @jimmyjones2426
    @jimmyjones2426 3 года назад

    I expect to see that thing next camping trip! You can split some firewood then provide the tunes all with the one tool! I take my hat off to ya mate, it’s a work of art 👌🏼

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  3 года назад

      Hahaha yeah multi tasking around the camp fire 👌🔥

  • @rafiqkatana
    @rafiqkatana 3 месяца назад

    Nice piece of wall art.

  • @michellemiles9966
    @michellemiles9966 Год назад +11

    I'm curious how many hours overall this took you. Excellent choice using the gold hardware. Love the stain as well. Just beautiful. Also, how sharp are those blades still? Really impressive, great job!

  • @pulcterrible9037
    @pulcterrible9037 Год назад

    Great!!!
    you had a really cool idea.
    You should get your patent and start a brand of guitars made like this. In a ranking of guitars, yours is the most METAL in the world.
    🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
    I'm convinced that the major Death, Black, Viking metal bands would fight to buy a show-stopping guitar like yours.
    The controls are certainly well shielded inside a Faraday cage....the most robust in the world of guitars....
    I think the weight is quite unbalanced on the bridge part (I know axes: I live in the mountains), for the rest: VERY BEAUTIFUL, also excellent in the choice of colors and I really like that you left the axes without paint!
    I imagine the side of the double blade, in the part without the controls, a little sharper, and after a guitar solo it is planted on a log placed on the stage: the fans would go crazy.
    You are an exceptional craftsman and artist.👍👍👍👍👍👍
    In your place I would try to build one with 8 strings and propose it to a famous metal band for a lot of money!!!

  • @dan_kay
    @dan_kay Год назад +1

    The ultimate heavy metal guitar.

  • @worldscoolestusernam
    @worldscoolestusernam 3 года назад +2

    Marceline would approve!

  • @leperre641
    @leperre641 Год назад

    The lumberjack man is also a guitar player man, obviously that axe only works as a guitar, I've really liked your amazing invention, it looks really crazy

  • @russellharkins6847
    @russellharkins6847 11 месяцев назад

    This is the most punk rock thing I've ever seen.

  • @JaimeCerrada
    @JaimeCerrada 3 года назад

    It cuts perfectly in the mix.

    • @GuitarGuys7299
      @GuitarGuys7299 2 года назад

      It cuts through what mix? The camera mic? LOL

  • @chrisdoucs
    @chrisdoucs Год назад

    Really Awsome !!
    Nice build. 😊

  • @Julie-it9yi
    @Julie-it9yi 8 месяцев назад

    This would make a great gift for a fireman or firehouse

    • @jameshama
      @jameshama 2 месяца назад

      Good morning Julie how are you doing today

  • @joesobaski1966
    @joesobaski1966 Год назад

    One of the top 17 axe axes’ I’ve seen on you Tube .
    JK😂really cool, very well done! I could never have the patience to get anything finished to that level.

  • @AlphaAchilles
    @AlphaAchilles 7 месяцев назад +1

    It's nice seeing a guy make a guitar without 100 million dollars worth of tools specially made for guitar making.