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@BobFromBeyond 4 күн бұрын
when I was 20 years younger I spent a summer unofficially training under someone who has since become a master luthier. I built a LPjr in a few weeks with him standing over my shoulder and guiding me, and then life pulled me in the totally different yet still creative career I've been in since. Your tele rebuild series has me set on getting back to it, starting with a partscaster of my own. Thank you Chris for your wonderfully produced and personal videos, and for sharing your vast experience, knowledge, and understanding.
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 күн бұрын
@@BobFromBeyond lovely story Bob. I’m very happy that you are back on track. I got distracted by a 40 plus year career as a tv editor. Such a waste of building time. But I’m back on track too. C
@BobFromBeyond 2 күн бұрын
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking funny enough I am also in video production
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Күн бұрын
@@BobFromBeyond interesting. What aspect and where.
@BobFromBeyond Күн бұрын
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Officially I'm senior designer and technical director, but unofficially (as I'm sure you know) I do it all. I head up all the animation and motion graphics for a small studio in the US, I'm based in Florida but I work "all over" via the magic of the internet. I started as a graphic designer and began specializing in animation and some other things, then it got out of control for 20+ years and now I do everything.
@MikeWh 6 күн бұрын
I was relicing our brand new car the other day, apparently it's OK for guitars, not cars. Too late now.
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 күн бұрын
@@MikeWh that’s my best laugh of the day. Thanks. C
@minivanmachoman 9 күн бұрын
Shop and cameras are looking great! Can't wait for more content. Hope life is treating you well sir!
@MrGilbert41 10 күн бұрын
looks ands sounds freakin awesome.. great job. Im about to order a kit from Precision Guitar kits out of Canada, watching you has been inspiring. cheers. Mark
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 9 күн бұрын
@@MrGilbert41 inspiring is my favourite word thanks. Good luck with your build. I feel something different in the wind. Something very simple perhaps. I don’t know yet but there’s a germ of an idea. C
@johowohoj 12 күн бұрын
Wonderful watching you build this guitar, I just finished up a LPJ double cut myself… Being a neck pickup kinda guy, I made a compromise and put my single P90 right in the middle between where the two special pickups might have been… Currently I’m in that getting to know/adjustment period, tweaking things to make them feel right… Cheers and let’s see what you do next…
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 12 күн бұрын
@@johowohoj that’s wonderful to hear. I’m not building at the moment but I do plan to get back to it soon.
@davejs1671 17 күн бұрын
Just found your channel and really enjoy your style and content. You have a new subscriber!! Congratulations on your new beautiful home!!!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 15 күн бұрын
@@davejs1671 Thanks and welcome. I’m hoping to restart my production in 2025. It’s been a lot moving home and country. But we are learning and things are stabilising. Stick with me. C
@mueslimuncher1950 17 күн бұрын
I adopted a novel approach to ageing my partscaster: I played the damned thing for about 40 years!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 17 күн бұрын
@@mueslimuncher1950 that’ll never work.
@mueslimuncher1950 17 күн бұрын
It did. Not only that, but it looks real because it IS REAL! NO FAKING!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 17 күн бұрын
@@mueslimuncher1950 I have a 65 Jaguar that I bought when I was 18. It suffers from the same issue. I may strip it off and re-finish it. Probably relic it with polyurethane.
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 17 күн бұрын
@@mueslimuncher1950 I would love to see the telecaster age naturally but I’m 66 in February. If I’m lucky I might be around to see its first genuine dink.
@dorstocker4455 19 күн бұрын
Just discovered your channel after watching the 7 part telecaster build series. You Sir are a legend😀
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 19 күн бұрын
@@dorstocker4455 More of a Leg End I suspect but you are very kind C. Merry Christmas
@edwardcornish5086 19 күн бұрын
If you’re to do a bolt on neck, why not put the truss rod adjustment nut at the body end to leave more wood in the headstock neck join area
@MicroTurboComplex 20 күн бұрын
Beautiful intro
@remydeveze 22 күн бұрын
looking toward to new guitar making videos.... i
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 15 күн бұрын
Me too. It’s just so much work doing them!! Seriously, thanks for your support I hope to make more content soon C
@riptide6161 24 күн бұрын
"Pile of shame". Gotta give you props for linguistic creativity. That being said... Dude... you and Ela have a LOT of very time consuming and expensive work to renovate, what appeared to me a first to be, your "Palace". Ouch. 🤐 We'll be here for you when you're settled in.
@riptide6161 24 күн бұрын
As a cat lover, thank God he/she is okay. Losing one (I've lost 7 over my lifetime) hurts so bad. They're like family members. Actually... cats are better than family members.
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 24 күн бұрын
@@riptide6161 I must admit that it nearly broke me. He’s definitely a family member more so than some. X
@riptide6161 24 күн бұрын
What do I think? Strip it. Study the looks of weathered guitars like SRV's or Eddie Van Halen's eyesore. And... I don't have to like it. YOU have to like it and be happy with the artwork. I'm just here for the ride.
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 23 күн бұрын
Well said sir. I’m still wavering. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to revisit the Strat in the next few weeks once we have cleared the festive break c
@riptide6161 24 күн бұрын
First, congrats on your new palace. That looks very nice. As a Yank it's not my style but it is elegant. Now... As you started the "relicing" process I was thinking... just stab it with a screwdriver! I hate it, but... let me keep watching and waiting for my predicted epic fail... End of vid: What do I think? Hmmm. It's awful. But if you decide to keep going, the top needs to be heavily sanded to connect and "weather" the colors. This isn't working for ME, but it may work for you. Finally... you'll grow to love the new palace. Besides, you're only a few hundred miles from family and friends. I'm 1,000 miles from mine (thank God!!!).
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 23 күн бұрын
Great post. I’m really not wedded to this finished. I pretty much hated it from the first scrape. I have learned not to make snap judgments. But I have to say it’s been around me for a while now and I can’t say I’ve developed any love for the look. Some things fail some things grow in you. I’m going to give it a few weeks and then it’s crunch time. C
@martynharveythepoet5114 24 күн бұрын
Another great video - thank you Chris! Especially useful?.... Drilling the Ferrule holes - always tricky! Looks like you've got a great method there so I'll be using this on my next build. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025! :-)
@sonicoguitardiy 25 күн бұрын
Genio!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 25 күн бұрын
Grazie mille, è molto gentile da parte tua dire che sfortunatamente non sono un genio
@davidmarkham4391 Ай бұрын
These are the best practices I’ve seen anyone fretting a neck 🤙
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Ай бұрын
@@davidmarkham4391 Thanks David. It’s the way I was taught. C
@normbarrows2 Ай бұрын
One tool you didn't list was the infamous Shinto saw-rasp. OTOH, I've never seen anyone use a Microplane zester or spice grinder for Luthiery work. Same basic tools, but at different scales. The Shinto uses hacksaw blades, while the Microplane uses cheese grater blades. My flat (zester) and round (spice grinder) Microplanes arrived today. I mod stock necks to 20mm thickness, a flat triangular heel, and a trapezoid profile. I use a router and sled to thickness the necks, then hog away the heel shoulders with an angle grinder and a 40-grit disc. Then I do a trapezoid neck carve with a Shinto. The Microplanes looks like they will be perfect for shaping the shoulders of the headstock and volute areas - the Shinto is somewhat large and aggressive for that work. "Right sized tool for the job". Often a smaller version of a tool is better for guitar building. Then again, I'd hate to do a trapezoid carve with just a zester!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Ай бұрын
@@normbarrows2 The microplane tools are now discontinued. They only do zesters. I’m crestfallen!! The Shinto felt a little too agressive. Tools are very personal I guess. I like the zee files for fret work but the other StewMac fret files don’t do it for me. I’m about to enter the world of cnc. Be afraid. I certainly am. C
@normbarrows2 Ай бұрын
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Z files are sold out every time I try to get one. But I'm mostly modding new replacement necks, so I don't usually have to level and crown. I find the Stew-Mac fret end dressing file useful for rounding the bottom corners of already installed frets on replacement necks. Rolling with sandpaper usually takes care of the rest. If you're willing to put in the time, you can actually do hot dog ends on pre-installed frets with them. While they might call them kitchen utensils, the Microplanes are still perfectly good woodworking tools. I'll be trying them out on guitar 15. It's getting the 20mm thicknessing, triangular heel, trapezoid profile - and a Parker Fly style headstock. I only thickness to the nut line, which sort of leaves a volute just above the nut line on the back. That's the area I plan to use the Microplanes on.
@nickpearsonuk Ай бұрын
Totally with you on the 3M Stikit Gold, so many uses and it lasts for ages.
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Ай бұрын
@@nickpearsonuk I can’t imagine being without it! So expensive in the UK. I end up buying it from the USA on eBay.
@adambrocklebank3846 Ай бұрын
Great series of videos. Thanks. Looking forward to giving this a go at some point.
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Ай бұрын
@@adambrocklebank3846 Thanks. Definitely give it a go. Take your time. C
@KaseLewis-b1w Ай бұрын
I don't comment much on videos but your series really was brilliant to watch. The mix of humour with the steps kept me watching. I'll be watching other series now
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Ай бұрын
@@KaseLewis-b1w thanks. I’m hoping to restart production soon. New house in France and endless restoration permitting.
@sylvaind9086 Ай бұрын
I watched the whole series. Superb job mate!!👍
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Ай бұрын
@@sylvaind9086 thanks very much glad you enjoyed it C
@markb5803 Ай бұрын
Excellent news 👍🏻
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Ай бұрын
@@markb5803 still working on it.
@TacoReacts Ай бұрын
Absolutely love this series Chris. BRILLIANT!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Ай бұрын
@@TacoReacts Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed it. C
@officialbackintheday 2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the future videos and to see you complete the Stratocaster. I absolutely love watching your videos to relax, particularly when I've been editing all day! Keep up the awesome work! 🙂
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@@officialbackintheday Thanks. Me too. Just got back from 10 day trip to Paris. Glad to be back. A fellow guitar making editor. What sort of stuff are you cutting? C
@officialbackintheday 2 ай бұрын
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Nice! Haven't been to Paris for a long time - definitely need a trip there again soon. I'm not actually a guitar maker, although if I had the time and space to do so, I definitely would! For my channel I make documentary-style videos covering old game shows, TV shows, movies, music, video games etc. Check it out if you're interested!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Ай бұрын
@ I will do that. C
@jacobsheets2540 2 ай бұрын
I think that you, Mr. Reynolds, are the Bob Ross of guitar making. Waxing poetic in the beginning of the video, and calming, almost lullaby-like voice; truly incredible
@VintageSound69 2 ай бұрын
Get well soon and Star safe and... positive!!!!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@@VintageSound69 this was quite a long time ago and I’m currently in good health. But thanks for the good wishes. C
@VintageSound69 2 ай бұрын
Hahah ok yes right.... but anyway hope you stay safe! ;) and well!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@ Doing my best. Currently stuck in Paris whilst my wife goes back to the UK for a quick visit. I can’t travel as I don’t have my French residency permit yet. She had the good sense to be born in the EU whilst we Brits threw that gift back at them in a fit of incredible national stupidity. A tragedy of unequalled proportions that saw my children robbed of a golden ticket.
@VintageSound69 2 ай бұрын
Yep, you can still get the sealer! Great Videos!!! Thank you sir!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
That’s really good news!! I hope they deliver to France. I’m having to resource everything here! C
@VintageSound69 2 ай бұрын
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking at least they ship to germany, so i guess france wont be a Problem neither ;)
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@ Here’s hoping
@HugoLeedham 2 ай бұрын
Glad you hear you're making progress with the new house/life/guitar/workshop Chris! Looking forward to seeing where it all leads!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@@HugoLeedham Thanks very much it’s been challenging but I feel we are making progress. My overall feeling is that a smaller house would have been a good idea and we should have done this at least a decade ago. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
@Bizzmark1982 2 ай бұрын
Welcome back Chris! I love the new camera setup with the multi angles! I’m looking forward to the Strat continuation with the new setup and workshop. Looks amazing!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
You and me both! I’ve just ordered another Sony because my current third camera doesn’t auto focus and it’s an original Blackmagic pocket cinema camera. It’s fabulous but way less sensitive. Three identical cameras should match perfectly
@duster413 2 ай бұрын
Looking great Chris! It's a slow road to get things proper. Take your time and get it just as you like.
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@@duster413 I’ve spent 2 days out there so far. It’s unbelievable how much stuff I have. I can’t believe it all fitted in the old workshop. Totally exhausted but there is so much potential here. C
@philking6831 2 ай бұрын
Great to see the progress on the workshop, can't wait to see you back properly.
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
Me too. It’s a lot to do but I’m finding all my stuff and it’s very exciting. C
@carlyoung5035 2 ай бұрын
Yay - great news! Will you be wearing a beret and smoking Gauloises while you build? You could just shrug if you make a cock-up. Will French wood be more difficult to work?
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
Hi Carl. I gave up smoking a while back but the smell sometimes peaks my interest. The shrug is a language in its own right. The wood I’m researching comes from Spain so here we go. C
@HarpinJScott 2 ай бұрын
Nice to see you back, Chris! It's looking like a great start!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
It’s nice to see the space coming together at last. It’s huge as everything you do prompts other actions. You can’t clear a space without preparing a place for that stuff to go. Nice to hear from you as always C
@ciaranmcgeough 2 ай бұрын
Glad to see the worhshop is coming together! Amazing new set up too! Looking forward to whats to come in the future!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
Me too. It’s a lot to do but it’s certainly worth it and eventually it comes together C
@dermotbyrnemusic 2 ай бұрын
Great to see you back - just finished my first solo build - your videos were a massive part of my thought process and a driver for my enthusiasm - chomping at the bit now to start on the next build !
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@@dermotbyrnemusic nice to know. What would you have me build next ? C
@dermotbyrnemusic 2 ай бұрын
@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking oh good question! I know you covered in your les paul jr build but I'd really like a separate vid on the Les Paul angled neck and bridge set up. Would also love to see a build that's a bit 'beyond the pale' (although maybe you already have one that I missed) - all the best Also this is the build I just did:kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3SapZd6q5epoJI
@hisproperty1438 2 ай бұрын
G'day Chris, It's good to see you online again, all fit & well. I'm looking forward to your next video. Andrew
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@@hisproperty1438 Thanks Andrew. I’m going out there in a minute to continue the reorganisation. Big job
@BobbyBonesPS2 2 ай бұрын
Welcome back!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@@BobbyBonesPS2 thank you
@jeffworms1544 2 ай бұрын
Hey Chris! Great to see your new shop coming together! Tripped over your lp jr build vid and binged it straight through, really enjoyed it! I’m subscribed and looking forward to your next video! Great work! (Finger)
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@@jeffworms1544 ha ha. I really miss that gag!! Special spreader jokes are hard to find. Glad you enjoyed the build. That’s a lovely guitar. C
@mariobernier4606 2 ай бұрын
Hi there - great to have news from you! Happy that you are close to start again ! You seem well too ! really looks promising guitar shop!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@@mariobernier4606 Thanks Mario. Always good to hear from you. C
@Killick79 2 ай бұрын
Great to see you back and (almost) ready to go!
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
@@Killick79 Thank you. Lots to do but it’s a start. C
@mikewalde143 2 ай бұрын
It’s great to see you back Chris. I’ve really missed your build videos and can’t wait for the next chapter in the Strat story. You inspired me to have a go at my own Tele build using a swamp ash body from Booboo guitars and (apart from the hours of sanding) I’m loving every minute.
@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking 2 ай бұрын
Hours sanding. Sounds like you need a random orbital palm sander. Be careful not to over sand and round everything off. I would start at 250 grit on a block and move on to 320 and then a quick 600. Then sealer or grain filler. If you’re doing a colour then always use a spray primer. Very light 600 sand and then spray colour. Very light sand and touch up if required. Then a couple of coats of gloss clear. Light sand then buff. Easy. C