100th video - Building an acoustic guitar on demand

Build of an OM acoustic guitar for a fellow builder of the GGBO 2022.
Back and sides: Bocote
Top: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
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[@edwardpetersen4309]

I have been working on fretted instruments for more than 30 years now. Only built a few from scratch. I truly enjoy your videos. You have the passion and obviously the chops. I like how you sing as you work. I do the same thing. It's an honor and a privilege to work on these "magic wands." In the right hands the instruments you build can alter lives and indeed the world.

[@rauschguitars]

Because of the heat I was too lazy to go into the workshop today, but after watching you build for a few minutes I was inspired! I made good progress today, thank you!

[@Riffme81]

Just finished watching your build the other night. You have inspired me. I have all the handtools to do what you've already done. I've been complaining over tools i dont have, power type tools. You have proven it can be done. Thanks for the kick in the pants so to speak.

[@rauschguitars]

@@Riffme81 Thank you, I'm honoured. I used to put off building because I wasn't able to use a router in the apartment storage room that I called a workshop. Then I discovered Paul Sellers and router planes and my whole outlook changed! Today I could use a router, or other power tools, but I still choose not to. Go for it!

[@Riffme81]

@@rauschguitars Thanks mate. I too am a Paul Sellers fan. Have learnt heaps from his videos and blogs. I noticed while watching your videos elements from the man also. Any more videos coming from you in the future?

[@rauschguitars]

​@@Riffme81 Definitely! My current build ran into some issues during the finishing stage, but I'll be able to assemble it and finish the edit in a few weeks.

[@bobperu1]

Beautiful woman making beautiful guitars, a pleasure to watch.

[@user-th6jc1iq6d]

She works with tools, building awesome guitars from scratch. Plays exceedingly well. My lady you are Super- talented! Your partner is a lucky person.

[@jerrykooyman]

Again an amazing building Gabriele. Sounds great!

[@cmhubbard05]

Ms. Gabby...You are so very talented! Love your vids. Keep up the great work.

[@mr1erl]

Fascinating to see it all come together. 😎

[@enriquevillamizar4421]

Gabriele friend, your guitars are tremendously special... they sound incredible... I don't build them but I would like to make one, I have 5 guitars but I don't play very well I fell in love with their curves and designs of USA country guitars. .. little by little I bought several guitars that were practically mutilating them, murdering them. I am repairing two of those guitars, Suzuki 78 they put a Spanish guitar fretboard, it was crazy, I already took it off and now I have to mount its original fretboard, and I have another red label Yamaha guitar from 77 the bar or central rod of the fretboard To graduate the neck it is free, it is not graduated, I must disassemble the fretboard to make the adjustments, I also bought a 73 HOHNER in good condition 85% fine and another yamaha 310 in good condition 85% fine ,, but for me the best of all my special morris from 77 sounds spectacular well in appearance 80% needs painting, I love all my guitars, and you inspire me a lot to make my guitars beautiful and maybe in the future I will build one... from venezuela, greetings friend and follow that formidable rhythm you have to make beautiful and beautiful guitar sounds out of nowhere... GREETINGS from the city of guacara state carabobo carabobo Venezuela

[@DavidBlair_tografer]

You have given me more than one time and effort savers. I really appreciate that, and love watch you work.

[@yunowot]

so glad to you on again, yippeee!

[@psnaith1]

bravo! beautiful build!

[@stu_y]

Always a joy to watch the guitars come together. Each time I think I've seen my favourite and then another comes along... Thanks for making the videos! :)

[@larrypearson]

What a great video. Very detailed and turned into a very nice guitar. Thank you for giving us your knowledge.

[@gavinalmeida1994]

Beautifully done and amazing tone

[@jameshogan9529]

Great build, terrific skills and a lovely sounding instrument. Thank you

[@drewlaws983]

What a beautiful guitar! Your videos are an absolute joy to watch.

[@ted9876]

Wow. Really nice work and great tone. Beautiful design. Love it.

[@danielschroeder1449]

Another fine instrument. Love the sound.

[@rayclark9643]

Beautiful finish on the back & sides...your skills are inspirational. Great sustain and sounds great...imagine the sound when it opens up in a few years!

[@mooneagle4772]

Wow Gabri. I love watching you work that wood!

[@davidsims1329]

Great job Gabrielle. I like everything about your build but especially the use of arrows on your gobar deck

[@ronboff3461]

excellent as always

[@2old4u]

Great video. The guitar looks and sounds wonderful. Beautiful choice of woods. Well done.

[@obiwanudonnome814]

You are, to be rather blunt and to the point, amazing. Your art is incredible. Your style phenomenal. I'm going to share your vids far and wide, I think everyone watching should do the same, so that your content, hopefully, catches that sweet spot in the algorithm and you get the millions of views that this deserves. This platform has so much beautiful potential and you are a great example of that. If more people focused their intentions in a more positive direction we'd have great craftspeople, true artisans, like yourself getting those 7 figure KZbin checks, instead of all the ridiculous prank videos and the like. Thank you for sharing your art!

[@terryjohinke8065]

Once again your finger plane, chisel and file work is extraordinary. Many of us luthiers could learn from yu Gabriele. You do it so perfectly.

[@reekreeks]

I love you Ms Gabriele! Thank you! You have inspired me to make my own guitar.

[@aceforyoutoo]

Sounds really nice , beautiful guitar , thanx for sharing

[@barkrussell4083]

Love watching your videos amazing work and craftsmanship

[@terryjohinke8065]

Once again Gabriele your hand tool work with chisels and files are par excellence. It reflects in the sound of your instruments. Well done!

[@SR-TV]

what a lovely guitar~!!! ♡♡♡

[@martinlouden9005]

Yet another beautiful guitar Gabi. Your best looking one yet!

[@peterlaubach4015]

exelent ! Again a great Guitar by the Artist Gabriele ! And the sound ,- wow ( zum Niederknien )

[@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement]

Gabriele, you are a very talented luthier. I myself am a hobby luthier and learned some very good tricks from watching this video. You have some great unique ideas.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Another beautiful guitar. Well done!!

[@brisca88lolo65]

well done ,a really good job

[@garfieldbowman8760]

I really like your hand made guitar, it sounded great.

[@bomabitria7428]

You're really great!

[@user-xx1gw2el9r]

Your amazing you make it look easy

[@dusterowner9978]

Bravo !!!

[@vasiliosvhta3054]

very nice work, very very worm sound, very good acoustic guitar Gabriele, Bravo!!

[@phillippowis7398]

Congratulations on #100 🥰🇬🇧

[@robertcaffrey6097]

Great expert skills. Beautiful guitar sounds lively and bright.

[@higheriam]

Nice sound. Well done. 100🕊

[@vincentbellamy]

Rien qu'à regarder vos guitares ça se sent qu'il y a beaucoup d'émotions dans celle-ci. Just looking at your guitars it feels like there’s a lot of emotions in it

[@davidcohencrumpton9884]

Such a beautiful guitar, and it sounds so dreamy. I could gig with it easily. I'd love to have one just like it, but money is in short supply right now. You did a wonderful job, and I love the video. Thank you.

[@balobreached]

Nice to see you again, Gabby :)

[@madeofnapalm]

Lovely guitar! Your workplace is so well organized 😃

[@sutorguitarsbytondewit6854]

congrats with youre 100th video, up to no 1000. love youre video's

[@philipsanders7694]

Congratulations, 100 videos. My 11 yr old grandson is currently watching you build the eagle guitar, he's really a fan of your work,though he was confused at first that a lady was allowed to build guitars

[@angelsbum]

Amazing to see the build process, you have exceeded my expectations, my only hope is I can achieve an exceptional guitar, all I can say is I am giving your guitar my all. Thank you Gabi, the guitar looks & sounds perfect. My heart is full.

[@GabiM3112]

I'm happy you like it and I'm sure I will like the one you're making as well. God bless.

[@Scott-xe3fe]

Wonderful...

[@saulgoodeguitars]

I’m preparing for my first acoustic attempt, I’ll be coming back to this video a fair bit I reckon Love your work

[@csnelling4]

Brilliant guitar , thank you for the video👏👏👏👏🌹🍷🥰🇬🇧

[@mauricioolisan6272]

Lindo instrumento!! Com uma bela sonoridade, parabéns!!! 😊👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@user-xf5qk2tq5g]

Спасибо вам, за то что вы делаете! Отличная работа!

[@ashokpurohit7524]

Very nice job Madam you r very expert to make a guitar. Thanks a lot , love you.

[@maotadj3790]

Merci de nous faire partager cette réalisation passionnante pour les yeux c est le plus beau métier du monde merci encore

[@MrHeliosoul]

You rock Gabriele

[@williamsantosmelo]

Excelente trabalho...

[@JoeySchmidt74]

What a braw instrument, well done.

[@aidil8614]

I love finishing natural satin acoustic guitar 🥰🥰🥰..good sound👍👍👍

[@genabogdanov1743]

Шикарная работа!!!

[@johnparent8389]

I really like the Bolt on neck idea, I didn't know that was an option, I may try that, good video and that guitar had sustain for days

[@poorfesor]

Glad to see the finger healed. As always enjoy your work.

[@GabiM3112]

Err that video was before the finger, so it hasn‘t healed yet. Actually today some dead parts dropped off. Well, only time will tell…

[@poorfesor]

@@GabiM3112 Ouch, sorry to hear that. Look into moist wound therapy it works.

[@marymilvalen1]

bcoz it's perfect guitar sound for me and a beautifully made mahogany acoustic....I subs 👍🏻💪🎼🎶🎵

[@terryjohinke8065]

Always like your work ( minus the arm cut outs). Your guitars seem to open up so quickly and so well.

[@jeffroberts4702]

I've always loved watching you build guitars, incredible craftsmanship. This guitar sounds like it has a bright voice much different from a Sitka top. Beautiful guitar, I thought it as walnut back and sides until you said Bocote. I'm always learning from your builds, thank you for your gift of sharing:).

[@GabiM3112]

Hi Jeff, bocote belongs to the family of walnuts, that's why it is steam bendable. Cheers.

[@jeffroberts4702]

@@GabiM3112 Hi Gabriel, my next two guitars I build I want to using black walnut one as a dreadnought and the other with a cutaway using Englewood spruce for top. I got a real pretty sound on my first build with mahogany back and sides. I don't know how to send you pictures and can't wait to build again. 🙂

[@thewallacesessions9426]

Loving your video studying Luthiery in Glasgow, Scotland 🙂

[@rickstout5524]

Wow, the sustain and projection are amazing and we’ll balanced, hope you put up a vid of the electric when you get it, it had better be good, lol!

[@angelsbum]

I'm making the guitar for Gabi. I put a short video up, You can see how it will look. I'm sure it will be a fine instrument to play, hopefully.

[@raymondvelasques6330]

Dear Gabby, I have recently started watching your guitar making videos on KZbin. No, I am not a guitar maker, not even close, and I am not an accomplished musician, not even close, but I do love the guitar, I guess I love the guitar from my teenage years when I was into rock and roll, amongst other things ... I digress, I think that you are an expert at your craft, and I think you should be called dr. guitar maker. I would like to know more about you and your craft of making guitars. Thank you for your videos! Maybe one day I will know what I would like in a guitar, and I would be extremely honored if you would make me one, of course I will pay you for it.

[@GabiM3112]

Well, let me know when you're ready. When I'm still building at the time, we may give it a try. ;-)

[@raymondvelasques6330]

Dear Gabi, Thank you for the reply back to me. I am not sure if I am spelling, Gabby correctly, I am not trying to mess up your name, I promise. I am definitely not trying to do that. Thank you for saying that maybe one day you might consider making me a guitar when I am ready, and that you would see how it goes. I appreciate that you would even consider it because I know that you are very busy, I am ecstatic! Dr. guitar maker that is my nickname for you only because I admire you; I think that you are a great guitar maker, I think that you have a great spirit and a great heart! Sincerely, Raymond Velasquez

[@GabiM3112]

@@raymondvelasques6330 Well, if/when you are ready, you may use my Instagram for contact. Cheers, Gabi

[@divinoferreira4958]

Um trabalho espetacular você é show que obra de arte

[@terryjohinke8065]

Gabi, your guitars always seem to sound so "open" when they come through my computer sound system. I have been building since 2004 ( learning and repairing since 1969) , but you seem to nail it eveytime. Well done. Cheers from Oz.

[@user-hg9bo1kn5k]

Габриэлла молодец, у тебя гитары шедевры, респект

[@perjalananwaktu72]

Mantap cara pembuatan gitarnya sukses selalu 👍👍👍

[@edadpops1709]

Thats a nice little sliding table saw you have

[@juliomorel5516]

Wow nice guitar! Love your craftmanship as always. My favotire luthier on the internet! By the way, is that a Grammy I see in the back?

[@GabiM3112]

Cool, isn't it? ;-)

[@alexqu7259]

Die Bocote Holz sieht schön aus.

[@ppppppp7121]

Mantappppp🙋🙋🙋

[@mooneagle4772]

Hey Gabi I was wondering if you would think about doing a video on the science behind different woods and how they effect sound and the geometry behind making the neck and back bridge. It seems to me those are some complex topics. What do you think?

[@GabiM3112]

Well, some say that the back and sides don't contribute too much to the tone. Whe I remember correctly there have been experiments with cardboard backs and sides to emphasize that, but I may be wrong. Chris Alvarado (Driftwood Guitars) compares the sound of a guitar to a meal. He describes the back and sides as "spices" to the overall sound. I find that explanation quite fitting, even though it's not scientific. Of course there is material out there showing the frequency responses of woods and that may give an idea in which direction the overall sound will be going. I have no further knowledge about the science and to me that doesn't matter too much, since I build from materials that aren't normally traditionally used for bodies or tops on acoustics. I have even combined woods for backs and sides, making guitars half this wood and half that wood, to see what it sounds like. As I said in a previous video, no two guitars I make sound the same but I think there is not a single one that doesn't sound good to my ears. As for making the neck and bridge plate, they all turn out in a different way, since each is hand built and the necks are supposed to feel good to my hand and the bridge plates must fit the place where the bridge goes nicely. I have tried different neck profiles and when somebody wants to buy a guitar of mine, I'll have them play the different profiles (I have flatter and rounder ones) and they decide what they want. I'm afraid that's all I can say.

[@michellek5789]

Also I wondered what you use to film your videos. Thanks again.

[@GabiM3112]

I use two old iphone ses.

[@MrJoeydano]

Another beautiful build Gabriele ! By the way what type of glue is the white one in the jar you used ? I’m jealous that this one is not coming to my collection 🤩😍

[@GabiM3112]

Hi there, Doug. That's just plain wood glue. :-)

[@OKRunning]

Hi, I love this video! It looks in the video like you are adding something to the water in your steam box. I‘m interested in what it is and how it helps. Thanks Oliver

[@GabiM3112]

Hi there. It's just plain water.

[@lechicuong800]

Chị ơi ! Làm thế nào để cho một cây đàn có âm thanh vang rộng..?

[@Fauzitax3544]

👍👍👍

[@michellek5789]

I’m curious how you manage to achieve both the outgoing and binding channels with a free hand router and not using a binding jig. How does your router account for the angle created by the top and back dome? Thanks.

[@GabiM3112]

It has a very small contact plate, which means the domes don't matter too much. It has a copying ring and a spacer below where it touches the sides of the guitar, so that there is always the same distance. It's this one: www.amazon.de/Makita-3709-Kachel-Router-240-Volt/dp/B001JEOW7S

[@jovenpaga7452]

No entiendo lo que dice, los hechos hablan, hermoso trabajo que dan ganas de aprender. Artesanía nata y pura.

[@hereasafanofallsorts5164]

That is the cleanest workshop ive ever seen 😂 - what a wonderful build - Thanks for sharing

[@analogoutdoors]

Hi, Gabby. I love to listen to you sing to yourself while building. What dremel bits are you using for inlay, if I may ask you.

[@GabiM3112]

Something like this: chine/dp/B08D75QKH7/ref=sr_1_13?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=29PW2HS8SJ6FI&keywords=3mm+schaftfräser&qid=1659042191&sprefix=3mm+schaft+fräser%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-13

[@jez6345789]

HI. I have followed a number of your builds since you started an appreciate your straight forward approach but I am curious about the neck attachment, I see you dragging both the body and neck over those strips of sand paper am I you connect the neck at a straight 90 degree or is the heel of the neck cut with a slight angle. Thanks for the great and informative videos

[@GabiM3112]

Hi, there. The heel is cut at an angle, of course, you can see that from 17:49. Cheers.

[@jez6345789]

@@GabiM3112 thanks I obviously missed that bit 🙂

[@user-hg9bo1kn5k]

Я с удовольствием смотрю твои видео

[@michellek5789]

Hi is there any chance you could explain the bit where you are drawing the radius on around 20:22 in the video. Are you using a dish, how does that work. Thanks again and thanks for another video.

[@GabiM3112]

Hi there, I have another video for that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYmTeoqYndSeh6c Hope this helps. Cheers.

[@jimf4492]

Thanks for another video - I really enjoy watching you build! You seem to be using arrows for your Go-bar clamp. What is their diameter and material? Thank you.

[@GabiM3112]

They are fibreglass. For the new go-bar deck I'm using sticks that are used to hold plants. They are 8mm in diameter and come 1000mm long. I cut them to the desired length and put rubber caps on them.

[@jimf4492]

@@GabiM3112 Thank you very much! That is helpful. I will look at the plant sticks as well.

[@markmelville6670]

The neck joint with no dove tail or mortise tenon scares me to death. Have you ever had any problems with the neck joint on your guitars? Even with the two screws/bolts I'm sure you must glue the joint as well......

[@GabiM3112]

Hey, there Mark. Never had any problems with it so far. I glue the fretboard on but that's that. Maybe I will add a tenon to some future guitars... we will see.

[@karolskakes388]

very nice sound. seems to have a long sustain. before gluing the top, do you tune it? or just let it alone, what will be - will be! One great looking instrument!!

[@GabiM3112]

Yes, I do. You can see a bit of that from 37:00 on, wehn I check for stiffness and tap it.

[@karolskakes388]

@@GabiM3112 Yes I had noticed the tapping. I so enjoy your wood choices. When you are done, they look so inviting - one should pic them up and admire the wood, gently let your finger tips explore. It must be so rewarding to finish!!!

[@GabiM3112]

@Karol's Kakes Yes, it is. My favourite moment is putting on the oil...

[@walterrider9600]

thank you Gabriele. very pretty guitar and sounds great too. what angle did you set your neck at ?

[@GabiM3112]

A bit less than 2°.

[@walterrider9600]

@@GabiM3112 thank you

[@rickstout5524]

So, who’s the other builder? If you are trading I am sure he is worth his salt ! Enjoyed your Christmas tunes, are you guys making it an annual tradition?

[@GabiM3112]

Hi there Rick, it has been a tradition for 11 years. This will be the twelth but since I still cannot play due to my tablesaw accident it might be tight this year... but we'll see.

[@marcomagnoni7341]

Good job open sound - the finish is " gomma lacca" or true oil ? is possible to know more details on the construction procedure of the neck attachment ? very thanks

[@GabiM3112]

It's Tru Oil. I will make another guitar in a while and I'm planning on making a video series with more detail on the different steps. That mmight satisfy your wish for more detail on certain steps in my production.

[@tomalexiou9573]

I look forward to all Gabriele Reti videos.

[@BrandyspesialN]

Wow what a sound this beauty have. Fantastic work. Where is the prices?

[@GabiM3112]

Sorry, this one's gone. I built it for another builder in the GGBO.

[@WCBike]

Are you using a pool table as a bench? I see pool cues in background.

[@GabiM3112]

Yes, I do. I made a "workbench" to fit inside the table so I can use it as my workbench and as a pool table if I want to.

[@martinnolan9906]

Excellent work. Would you mind me asking what wood do you make the braces with?

[@GabiM3112]

Mostly spruce, but recently I have used mahogany/cedro as well.

[@gedilsonsoares5502]

Iii