Acoustic guitar scratch build - start to finish

[@martinlouden9005]

I can't wait for number 4 Chris, the first three have progressively improved, I have no doubt that the next one will be no exception. And you sure can play too.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks man! I was working on the top of number 4 today. Got the rosette installed. I appreciate your comments!

[@martinlouden9005]

@@CMRWoodworks you're welcome. I wish I had half of your luthier talent and half of your guitar playing talent.

[@moosemanuk]

Beautiful guitar mate, nicely done! I imagine behind this 35 min video are hours and hours of careful labour, and I appreciate you for that - and for sharing the build with us.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Yes, many hours! I think that’s why it’s so fulfilling to finish one because you finally get to see all the hard work finally complete. Thanks for watching!

[@MrDaveKC]

This build looks great Chris. I'm very impressed. You're definitely getting some good techniques in building and it really shows. I learn every time I watch your videos. Keep it up!

[@CMRWoodworks]

I appreciate all your comments! Thanks for watching again.

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

Thank you so MUCH for sharing this full build process on this guitar. I truly appreciate what you do. Very beautiful Guitar. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks Carlos!

[@GabiM3112]

You've come quite a long way on your journey! Keep going. I like the sound of this particular one a lot.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you so much! Means a lot coming from you. I appreciate it! I‘m loving the journey.

[@AudioAtmos]

Beautiful work and it sounds great. I always love to hear the first strums of a new guitar. You do a great job at narrating the build. Thanks for sharing your talents.👍

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@mamamia5668]

One of the most beautiful and nicest sounding guitars ive witnessed. Could you record a longer demo with it?

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks! I no longer have it, so unfortunately, I won’t be able to record it. I appreciate your comment!

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

You are becoming an old pro! Wonderful job on the guitar, also I enjoyed the playing at the end. I'm jealous of your finger technique. FYI, I am blueprinting a bunch of the old LMI stuff and I'm planning to offer some compatible items so their customers won't be left out in the cold. Not sure if you'll be in a position to need anything, but I may be able to help.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Good to know about the LMI stuff. I‘ll keep it in mind! Thanks for the comment!

[@pilsonguitars]

I really like the emblem/pendant insert into the headstock. It made me gut-sick when your glue-up went south. I usually use thin super glue for that part. It will avoid that stringy-ness you were getting. Great looking build. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot! I think next time I do the pendant, I may put some tape down first, then drill the recess and glue the pendant. That way any drips will get in the tape which I’ll just be peeling off. Thanks for the comment!

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

Nice Work 👍 Wish I had all the tools and shop set-up like you have there. I crafted my first acoustic 1988’. Wasn’t the resources and tooling like now. I have crafted 4 others since using very basic tooling. Have enough very old seasoned wood to craft 6-8 more. Getting up in age now. Trying to muster the git go to start another. If I had the tooling like you I would probably build the last 6-8 guitars at once all components in sequence. Thanks for sharing. Great video

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot! I wish I could work on more than 2 at a time. I’m hoping for this to be a career at some point which is why I have had a big focus on tooling up.

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

@@CMRWoodworks Definitely smart move to tool up. When I started Guitar restoration in 83’ and then moved towards crafting guitars around 85’ there was few luthiers out there. Main resource was Sloane’ and Cumpiano’ Book. I still have few sets of Brazilian I purchased at Luthier Merchantile’ around 85/86’ before all the cites’ treaties hit.

[@tooljunkie555]

Well DAYYUM SHES A BEAUTY CHRIS! you definitely have a talent in making guitars bro! U plan on taking custom orders in future at all? & happyn2024 to you & yours! & guitar making 🎉

[@CMRWoodworks]

I might take custom orders one day. For now, I‘m just learning so I am building basically only shat I want to build. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, man!

[@sailor5026]

Great commentary. I feel the way you do about the bracing. The process feels a bit precarious because I would like the movement of the top and back to be the most you can get without affecting structural integrity.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the view and for the comment! I will try for taller thinner braces next time kinda like what Somogyi talks about in his book.

[@andrewheines9981]

Thanks for sharing, Chris! I've had building a guitar on the bucket list for quite a while-almost since I've started playing. I don't have many tools at the moment but I am determined to build both acoustic and electric...although acoustic is the main goal as that is what I prefer. As always, beautiful build, sir! Sounds fantastic!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for the comment! Guitar building had been such a great thing for me in my life. It does take a while to build up the tools, but you can build one with very minimal tooling as well, just might take a little longer for some steps. I find most of the specialized tools to be simply convenience tools. A guitar can be built without them, but man they are so convenient and make it a lot easier.

[@difalkner]

Good video, good documentation, nice sound! You're one ahead of me, well, one and a half.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks man!

[@CrossCutCreations]

This looks awesome, Chris! Great work. I'm glad I could help out and play even just a super small part in this build. A few thoughts as I watch this build. 1. A drum sander doesn't always get used, but when it's the right tool for the job, it certainly makes life so much easier. In my opinion, worth every penny. 2. Epoxy is definitely a far better choice over wood glue when it comes to gluing resin and multile materials. 3. I can't wait to see future builds.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the comment. The drum sander was a life saver, for sure! I almost glued the rosette down with titebond, but then did a quick google search to check. Glad I did! I’m using your stuff for number 4’s rosette as well! Thanks again!

[@CrossCutCreations]

@@CMRWoodworks Thanks! If there’s a better dimension you’d like at some point, I’m sure I can cast it.

[@mrwaffles1394]

Well done.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@marcusburnett22]

Agreed on the #5 and block plane. That’s all I have and don’t see a need for anything in between

[@CMRWoodworks]

I have a no.4 too, but I never use it, lol

[@2old4u]

Excellent. It looks and sounds great.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@rl5474]

Very nice job

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@rachidbibi]

Thank you for this building. How much did this building cost you? Answer: This is important to me

[@CMRWoodworks]

I didn’t have to pay for the top and I used only mid-grade wood and other parts, so somewhere between $400 and $500

[@rachidbibi]

@@CMRWoodworks Thanks for the reply and answer

[@palavradedeusprasuavida8683]

Beatfull

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@harimengek4968]

Cat nya pakai apa mister?

[@carlosesteva6002]

G O R G E O U S ! ❤🙏

[@johnjoseph9797]

Thank you for showing how it made. Could you please tell me, how much did it cost for the wood alone?

[@CMRWoodworks]

I don’t exactly remember, but everything I bought I found for rather cheap and it was all basically just 2A grade. Maybe between $300 and $400 for just the wooden parts.

[@Chris-b3u8h]

If you forget the truss rod and you already have glued the fingerboard onto the neck...it's no big deal...the truss channel and the truss rod are square and parallel allowing you to slide it back into the neck...am i missing something here that would prevent you from do that.

[@KeenerGuitars]

Hey Chris where did u pick up ur circle cutting jig ,,I ve been freehanding my sound holes and it's very stressful to say the least

[@CMRWoodworks]

I can imagine it is probably pretty stressful! I got mine from stewmac.com

[@Mrmatthewjpowell]

where did you get the go bars

[@CMRWoodworks]

Stewmac.com

[@wolfcreekguitars]

Which Grizzly bandsaw is that? G0555xh?

[@CMRWoodworks]

Hey! It’s the G0555LA35. It’s an anniversary edition.

[@Amplify-n8z]

b e l i e v e

[@anthonywhite6530]

High speed camera sounds totally irritating. Nice video with sound off.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Cool, thanks