Making a 6 String Bass Guitar
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- This is an overview video of the 20 part series I filmed while making the 'Roadworks Bass'.
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That came out incredible, I followed this build from start to finish and loved every minute of it, thanks mate
Thank you so much mate, glad you enjoyed!
I am from Brazil, I am bassist too, I love every minute of each video, thank you for the great series!
I watched this from start to finish. As a fellow bass player, this whole build was freaking awesome!
Greetings from Turkey ! Im a luthiery school student at University of Ege(İzmir) and this year i finally convince my workshop teacher for crafting a bass guitar (5string) and got so many materials from your video series ! Thanks a lot...
As a retired luthier its great to see your bass building flix. Your skills, your design, your ingenuity and your attention to detail is amazing. Just great!!!
this series is what inspired me to make my own bass!
after being annoyed at not being able to get a semi-decent one for cheap, i just decided to make my own, which i’m currently in the process of doing
while it’s not a 6 string behemoth, it’s still got all the features i want in a bass guitar
thanks for the inspiration!
So happy for you Matt. Epic build!
Cheers mate, hope all is well with you!
Luthier and musicman... we are rarity! congratulations for work!!!
Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the series. Don’t apologize, not necessary. Keep going
Talent beyond your years....respect to you.
i just watched all of these non-stop. You did a fantastic job putting this together, the hiccups have really given me some lessons learned and you really convinced me on importance of hand-tooling a lot in this process. Wow! Just really grateful you did this. I intend on this being my profession later in life and will hopefully have this at the ready while I am trying to define a process. Thank you.
Woodworking + bass guitar + great filmmaking = instant subscribe.
all of this is great but is nobody gona talk about this sick tone? the best part about this thing to me is just how great it sounds easily my favorite bass sound ive heard so far tbh
This was like a Netflix series ..., binged watched it over 2 days .... was dying to hear the thing plugged in but resisted until the end ... top work mate
I just watched the 21 videos of this series I think you did an awesome job building this gorgeous instrument. Congrats!!!
This series was inspiring to watch. I do not play a musical instrument and I currently have no intention of building one, but seeing you work on this and solve the problems you ran into was a helpful process. It is mostly woodworking and whatever you want to make a lot of the process is problem solving, so thanks for showing the mistakes and problems as well as the parts that went as expected. I will use what I gained from this series and your other videos to help improve my home.
Holy bass!!! That is just flipping gorgeous! Great job man.
Thank you Daniel!
I watched the entire serie. That bass is a monster. Wow
I just binged the whole series in two days. I started getting mad about the 6th video in. I was down right looking for blood abound the 14th. I kept thinking to myself,"is he even worried about intonation?" However, two videos back when you started curving the neck and shaping the body, it came alive. I finally saw your dream. I don't mean this to sound negative because it isn't, but while it is obvious you know your way around a piece of wood, you made being a luthier look hard. These guys over at crimson guitars make it look like any one can whip out a master piece. You made it fun and awesome but I'd never try that in a million years.
Great job on this bass guitar build! She's a beauty. For me there is nothing better than admiring and critiquing my work after it's all completed. Blessings to you and yours and I look forward to your next build!
Watched all episodes and I haven’t been glued to a series this much for awhile. Amazing... look forward to future builds Matt.
I was truly honored and grateful that I was able to watch all 20 steps in this series. I was absolutely amazed at how this came out. I really enjoyed your journey with this build. People just don't understand how much sweat and tears go into each product. Dismiss the negative and bring in the positive! Don't let them get to you! Many blessings to you and your Channel! I will be proud to share your videos and have!
Thank you so much Tracy :)
It was so enjoyable seeing the journey making that bass, seeing the little things behind the scenes, seeing what can potentially happen making a bass like that, and just feeling like your a part of the journey.
I would love to see you make another bass again because this was just so fun watching, and really fun learning how make really nice bass like what you have done. I hope to see another bass in the future.
Well Done Matt! What a beauty she turns out to be! You shall learn a lot from and with her you do!
This whole series has been great fun to watch and has made me want to build a bass to add to my collection. Thanks for all the time you put into this, the final product was totally worth it.
@Matt Estlea: You're incredible talented, not only in the field of woodworking, but as well as playing the bass. Well done, you really do inspire people to got out there comfort zone.
BOOM! And there it is! Looks stunning Matt - really enjoyed watching this series and discovering how little I knew about bass guitar making. Glad you like it pal - play it with pride!
Great series! I began watching this morning and couldn’t stop. What a talent you are.
Absolutely incredible. It was so awesome to be a part of the journey. This video is edited so well. I will watch it multiple times. But with the series overall, I loved seeing your obstacles and the thought process as you overcame them. It reminds of what my woodworking instructor told me: A great woodworker isn’t someone who doesn’t make mistakes. A great woodworker is someone who knows how to fix their mistakes. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much mate!
This turned out great Matt. Not a bass player myself, but I know plenty of people who would love this. Not just the bass, but the whole series. I’m definitely passing this along to them.
Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been planning to build a six and it was good to see someone go through the process and maybe prevent me from making a few mistakes I would have made otherwise.
I am glad that I went on this journey with you on this build. Binged all the way through. That is one beautiful bass. Congrats on your build. Thank you.
I watched the whole series a second time to refresh my memory. Beautiful bass!
No way! Wow thank you mate, glad you enjoyed it!
Playable high end furniture! Great job.
Well done, Matt! Really, what a fantastic project in every way. AND YOU CAN PLAY THE BLOODY THING! Mad props.
Haha just about! We’re slowly getting there. Cheers Forest :)
This is maybe one of the most awesome basses i have seen
This was a really good series. It was very interesting to see the entire process on a neck through instrument. You did a good job capturing and narrating everything without it getting boring. Good job.
I just remembered you after 3 years and wanted to check this out again
wow thats a great bass, very well done.
You killed that project young fella. I love your work. You're a true craftsmen and to make your own instruments is an incredible feat. Loved watching the process. Awesome job!!!
Loved the build, I know nothing about musical instruments but loved watching the fine woodworking and of course your wonderful sense of humor. Looking forward to your next project.
Thank you very much Charles :)
Bloody hell, all this guitar talk and not even a glimpse of those greatly anticipated tanned legs!!
Seriously though, excellent job, keep on with the great work
Thanks
Very cool. Just finished the whole series and enjoyed the whole thing. Beautifully build and very creative.
Wow! That is the best custom build I’ve ever seen! The whole design, concept, and ambition. I wish I could do that. I have loads of Gibson’s in my touring rig, but I’m not happy. I bought two custom builds off Paul Stanley of Kiss. The “Cracked mirror” wild live guitars. Still not happy. The unique all round re-invention of the bass you have there leaves me in total admiration. Well done Matt! Absolutely gorgeous, beautiful, brilliant new musical instrument. It’s so much more than a bass! You could orchestrate a total concept soloist album with that. I bet it would be fun to clip on a Roland GK pick-up and have dual splits, maybe paired with a loop station? That’s never been done. Absolutely amazing refreshing change to see some originality at last! Well done. It takes a lot to impress me, and I’m very, very impressed!
Brilliant end to a brilliant build. I always like people that shows warts and all, and the tricks you used to get out of trouble. Keep the vids coming.
Great music over the homage.
Well done
David
Thank you very much David, glad you enjoyed!
Absolutely stunning! You sir are a master, and I just sat here and watched your series from beginning to end, and may just go back and watch it all over again right now! Brilliant!
Wow!!! This is absolutely gorgeous!! Loved everything about the series and am wholly impressed with the result. Refines the definition of awesome. Whew! 😅
Watched this from start to finish, all 20 episodes across two 12 hour night-shifts. That turned out Savage Matt. Trying to learn to play a 4 string, at 44 years of age its a bit of a challenge but i will get there. A sub from me for life. Best wishes from across the Irish Sea.
Bloody hell! Nice work George, really appreciate it. Best of luck with your learning :)
@@MattEstlea thanks for the reply. I will enjoy your channel. I've watched several videos since... Great work keep it up.
I always loved the woodworking and am also a bassist, soo... Man, this is just breathtaking! I HAVE to try this too...
Fantastic Build! Greetings from a Belgian Fan!
Great Build Series, the Bass Guitar turned out awesome.
I know nothing about musical instruments but I followed along the whole time absolutely beautiful I can't get over the Buckeye
Me neither! Thank you Eric
First time i have binge watched a build on you tube, great work, it looks fantastic!
How cool this is ! Woodwork and cinematography ! Respect
Thank you!
I just binge watched the entire series and I loved it.
Mad props, multi-talented
Matt - This was a kick ass series. I'll never have the skill or tools to do something like this but watching this build was absolutely fascinating! That bass is beautiful - in craft and design. Wow!
that is easily the nicest guitar ive ever seen. you're a really good bass player too. im also a musician/woodworker. i think the two go hand in hand more often than one would think.
I don't play guitar (I tried to learn once - took a few lessons, my fingers just won't move the way they need to!) but I sure appreciate those that do, and I really appreciate fine woodworking and art - this guitar is both.
Beautiful bass. I really love the crevice things with the rods. I watched all the episodes today
Great attention to detail-You pulled off a skillful and brilliant build.
Good work young man. I really enjoyed this whole build. Love the Primus ref. too
Well done on the guitar enjoyed watching the build looking fresh after your break !
You are the best Matt! Really huge work you made
Thank you Emil!
I've only just found your series and watched the whole thing in one day lol, unbelievable work dude the bass looks AMAZING!
Just wow final product 👍👍
Really enjoyed this series. Looking forward to the next one.. great work.
Watching this series kinda makes me wish I got into woodworking over metalworking, especially as I've gotten more and more into playing my bass.
Excellent series nonetheless, and the bass looks proper gorgeous.
Nice work man, I just found your channel and watched all this 20 videos one after the other! thanks for sharing this great content with us! looking forward for other instruments! thanks!
Fantastic bass build & rather refreshing channel to while away the hours learning from a fellow Brit! I wish i had your skills at your age... I've coined you the "Furniture Chef now because you have attributes of a TV Chef with a fantastic personality & crafty skills. Amazing work Matt well done.
Randomly came across this video. What a stunning bass. Great work.
Awesome Bass! Enjoyed watching the entire journey!
Exceptional work Matt! Great job. Stoked for you man. We learned a ton watching your entire build. Thank you.
Outstanding job! Thanks for sharing the build with us.
Very happy that you're taking a punt at some Claypool. Nice job of the Awakening solo. Been watching this bass build series from the beginning. Really impressed, well done!
Keep doing a great job. You an artist.
Awsome series, and oh my what a fantastic bass! Had me hooked from start to finish! Looking forward to the next project!!
What a craftsmanship. Great content.
WOW! hope to see you making more beautiful bass guitars like that!
So do I! It was great fun. Thank you mate :)
Wow! I just binge watched all 21 shows. I'm inspired to get back to the lap steel project I started two years ago. But first I think I go find your video on getting a stupid sharp edge on my tools.
What a peace of art 🤩🤩
That is absolutely gorgeous.
Guitar guys are a dime a dozen but a bass man is always employed. Awesome build.
Shame you can’t hear it eh? ;)
Matt Estlea - Furniture shame I can’t feel it. I bet it can max out an amp! Thanks for sharing the build. It’s awesome.
Matt, the guitar came out great. I thoroughly enjoyed the build series. Congrats and look forward to the next build.
Much appreciated Ryan, thank you!
Good job man! Just watched all in this series. Just, wow!
You are awesome. you were already my favorite woodworking youtuber and right before i was about to build my 5 string, you started the series. youtube lacked a "indepth" bass build, thanks. btw that was shake hands with beef not my name is mud.
Oh crap it was wasn’t it! Thank you mate, I hope it goes well for you!
Great edit of the series.
Cheers Ed :)
Superb looking bass! Good job !
Beautiful job Matt & nice build edit.
That has been an absolutely brilliant series. Would love to do something like this one day. The pay off was definitely worth it. And well done for not melting down (at least publicly) about the broken truss rod. At least you had two in there and it seems to have worked out. Awesome job.
Stunning result Matt. Been a brilliant series
Much appreciated Graham, thank you!
There is no way possible to even think about disliking this video..
You are amazing sir!
Haha thank you Brandon! Have a great day :)
Nice work Matt. Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Learning lots from you my man. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Richard!
have seen all of the series of this beauty, happy to hear it. great job!
Beautiful Bass Chords
Very nicely looking bass well done
Matt, such a great job. Congratulations!🤘
Great honest effort, amazing bass
Thank you for taking us along. It looks and sounds Great!!!
Cheers mate!
really a very documented and nice job, congratulations