Acoustic Scrap Wood Gibson L-00 style Guitar Full Build

This is a full build (every step!) of a Gibson L-00 style guitar. Handmade of scrap wood with a surprisingly good sound.
The materials is 2 oak floorboards (sides, back, neck and fingerboard) and a natural larch board for the top, bracing and kerfed linings.
I am freely following plans downloaded from www.grellier.fr with great thanks!
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Guitar building is just a hobby. I am a professional educated guitarist and teacher, and i love the sound and feeling of this guitar.
I am also building an exact replika of this guitar, but with real tonewood (spruce and mahogany) bought at a lutherie supply.
You can hear the comparison here: • Scrapwood guitar Vs To...
The music is improvisations and some old danish folksongs played by me on this guitar.
Almost every special tool is homemade with great thanks to a lot of luthiers sharing knowledge on youtube and other sites.

[@distortion_plus]

So you’ve made an amazing guitar, out of scrap wood, you’ve played it really well, recorded it beautifully AND filmed and edited a video of the whole process 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Super talented. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joeyoungs8426]

First rate results I’d say and especially the tone. I agree with another that embarking on that effort with ‘scrap’ woods was a huge leap of faith that definitely paid off. I’ve made many guitars and I would have never had the nerve to follow your lead until now. It just goes to show that there’s more to it than the ‘best’ materials. Well done young man! And the soundtrack was as good as the result.

[@nonexistent944]

This is the first time I've watched an hour long video on YT without skipping. Honestly, i am so fascinated by your work.

[@demolitionwilliams7419]

All these parts take so much longer and are so much more intricate than a video can capture. Fantastic job on this project!

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks!

[@dougcaggiano3961]

Absolutely gorgeous! I now have a totally new appreciation for what it takes to make a quality guitar. The amount of precision, attention to detail and the love of the artist all contribute to a beautiful piece of functional art.

[@cfibanez]

I can hear Metheny’s “One Quiet Night”. Mesmerizing to watch. What a joy! Well done!

[@SarcastSempervirens]

Such a fantastic video for a sunday evening, watching someone do what millions of years of evolution of mind and body has given us, instead of wars and hate. Creating is what we're made for.

[@charlesfigorski5133]

Magnificent. And proof that top notch skill and real wood are key to best sound. Laminates ( plywood) can’t compare.

[@druwk]

Was going to fast forward through this post, but found the whole process fascinating. It’s amazing to me the amount of specialty tools, know how, and care goes into creating a guitar on this level. Sounds amazing in the background.

[@marcholzer5125]

Thank you so much for this amazing video. An absolutely fascinating process and an amazing result. The guitar is beautiful to both the eyes and the ears, and the creativity and craftsmanship is just inspiring. On top of all of that, the playing for the soundtrack is sublime. Enviable talent.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you for the very kind words!😊

[@keithsomerville5387]

This is absolutely superb, Anders. The amount of time spent just making the jigs and tools just for a hobby is unbelievable.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you Keith! The great thing about a hobby is that you don't count the hours......:)

[@DanelonNicolas]

This is art. I can't believe what I just saw. Thank you very much for this video ❤️👍🏻

[@hvanreekum]

Amazing video and wonderful soundtrack. Thank you!

[@gussiebb9729]

wow. I have this exact oak flooring sitting in a pile in the middle of my room that i got at a bargain price. This is exactyl what i had in mind when i bought it , but that ws five years ago. no time like the present to try. thank you for this beautiful and informative video. Lotta lotta work and talent . Incredible. Sweet looking cat.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks Gussie!

[@NightshadeKiss]

You sir, have some of the most amazing talent I have ever seen. What a beautiful sounding and looking guitar!

[@guuslucassen2007]

That's absolutely beautifully done sir. Not only does it look great, it also sound rather alive and sparkly. I will be building an acoustic guitar once I have a bandsaw, after having built a few telecasters I think I should take the leap to building acoustic

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you Guus! Good luck with the acoustic guitar build. It is truly satisfying to make a playable instrument using (almost) only wood. I had not yet built an electric guitar......maybe i should.....:)

[@guuslucassen2007]

@@AndersWestfall thank you Anders! The fact that you hadn't made an electric guitar first makes it all the more impressive that you made this guitar so well. I like the "simplicity" of an acoustic guitar as well (even though it is certainly very difficult to build one) I'm looking forward to seeing the guitar you're building at the moment👍 Good luck

[@FurnitureTechnicalTraining]

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[@MattKnowsThat]

Ok. I’m sold. I’m making a guitar! Thank you so much. Also thanks for sharing the link to the plans.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you and you are welcome😊 Have a happy build!

[@abstruk]

Amazing-Thank You. As far as the "scrap wood:" Bob Taylor once spoke that a first guitar build is about learning and the process mastered. You may have proved this true but the finish guitar is on a whole higher level when listening to the tone and your talented playing. I built the same guitar about 30 years ago and it is still my Favorite.

[@aaronedwards1239]

Great build and video! I'm just getting into acoustic building. I've done 5 electric guitars so far. This has made me take another look at all the chunks of oak I have laying around my shop. Well done sir!

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you Aaron and have a happy build!😊

[@garfieldbowman8760]

Absolutely love the natural wood finish

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks

[@audiotechlabs4650]

You are my friend, a top shelf luthier! Out of scrap wood came a masterpiece! Thank you for sharing this build! I can’t say enough! Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz

[@hellitonrikson6506]

the sound when he drags his finger across the strings is just perfect.

[@Rachels123]

I think it sounds great! The harshness other are talking about is just new strings. The fact it has that clarity is so perfect. He can always put silk and steels on it.

[@davidjennings9253]

Wow - Although I have made many guitars, I have never had the courage to make a guitar from 'scrap' wood as the amount of work and the potential for failure has put me off. You have built a stunning instrument and your workmanship is something to be proud of. The sound is remarkable for those woods which really should not work. Lets hope your next one in real tonewood will be even better. Great work - keep it up - stay safe. - Dave

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks a lot Dave! I'm pretty surprised myself of the sound. The next one is almost finish. I'm just waiting for some tuners i forgot i didn't have in stock. You to stay safe! - Anders

[@davidjennings9253]

@@AndersWestfall Hey Anders - please flag me up when you release the next video. Regards Dave

[@trevorsimpson3452]

What an absolutely beautiful instrument and playing too! Thank you

[@lucarepetto8594]

Man! Absolutely the best video on KZbin for me.your work inspire to me a lot of peace& harmony because the wood.you work peacefully ,so Zen, if I can explaine.Your Guitar and the tone and music are ...with no other words.I like It💕

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you Luca!

[@grantkoeller8911]

This wood is not quite what I would call scrap, this is nice wood!!

[@opidonorman8833]

The sound is truly captivating

[@inventiveowl395]

How does this have only 16k views?! You just motivated me enough to go look through some scrap wood I have and see whether I can see the guitar in it.. :D

[@GingerWaters]

4 Craft Masterpiece! I hope my life developes to direction that I have reason to watch this few more times.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks❤️

[@harrisonandrew]

Absolutely captivating. Beautiful guitar, wonderful craftsmanship and a superbly shot & edited video. Great job!

[@anthonyward8587]

Fantastic man, what a brilliant build. Loved the share, so good. Nice playing as well. Cheers from Oz.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks Anthony!

[@toninajas68]

So beautiful guitar... I love the neck...

[@francescosessa8719]

Your guitar has a better tone than an average high end guitar and your music is beautiful. You should probably get in the business of selling both products. Bravissimo.

[@kpag3030]

Turned out to be a stunning instrument. Beautiful sound as well. You should be proud!

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you Kelly!

[@jorispuget9085]

I love it ! I love wood associations.. cheers from france 🇫🇷😎🙂

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks Joris!

[@edwardpetersen4309]

Mesmerizing work. Stunning result. Watching it is better than meditation

[@wlacosta]

Incredible playing and beautiful crafstmanship!

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you, Will

[@jamesdavid7099]

That is a stunning guitar. Simple, rustic, but very clean and smooth. Outstanding.

[@hobiecat901]

Excellent Job. I just stumbled up on your video and decided to watch. Very interesting to say the least. I certainly enjoyed it and to see the results is Remarkable .Thanks.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you Russel!

[@johncoleman1628]

A beautiful creation Anders , is a joy forever ,you are indeed a master who has created a masterpiece, Thanks .

[@JoshWard-g5i]

Very nice build!!! You play really well too. My next guitar is going to be a Martin 0 with 3 pc oak back. Top will be eastern white pine. I harvested the white oak and quarter sawed it. Walnut neck and walnut binding.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks! Sounds great. Have a happy build!

[@jumpstrumming217]

beautiful sound

[@shipchief11]

Wow..I thought I was pretty slick after making radius dishes and spool clamps for my build (from a StewMac kit) but your skills are spectacular Anders, well done! :)

[@Giaour]

Amazing work Anders! I always have excuse to start build guitar, because no access to good wood, but... it sounds great! Thank's for plans and great video.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks!

[@rig7359]

Fantastic! And well done video presentation, too! Huge inspiration...

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks Rig!

[@bdcgamerz]

oh what nicely make guitar

[@ippokratis309]

Excellent video bro! You don't know how much you helped me! Thank you!

[@saminarnob]

F... Me im an engineer and love making own stuffs 😮 and this video made me 🥹 You are a person made by gods pure artistic hand 🎉 Your work is so calm and i bet ur heart is calm too by looking ur work i can say. Watched without no skip. U r a poet in crafting.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks a lot❤️

[@Rizzo_67]

That guitar sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@MatchaMakesThings]

thank you so much for posting. I'm very much just starting in building and this was immensely helpful.

[@zhuzzir]

I used to marvel at the arabs n persians. Yet thru youtube, both the Danes n Swedish came to my light more n more... Starting from their military advancement, apart of their self-contained (mostly) history, they seemed to be full with talented, creatives n geniuses. ❤️🌹❤️

[@1777DK]

Very nice, the guitar looks stunning. Quick tip, usually the neck and tail block grain orientation follows the sides, to prevent cracks, in case the sides shrink with humidity changes, it's usually not a problem in controlled environments, but something to be aware of. I also gives you long gain for your dove tail joint, which is stronger than the short grain.

[@FurnitureTechnicalTraining]

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[@ecalzo]

WOWO- loved the video.. i make ukulele and cigar box guitar out of scrap and poor materials but you're at another level .. congrats

[@tonyrandazzoe8210]

Bravo dude ....great job and nice playing too . compliments from dazzo pickups

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you Tony!

[@VAdu56]

joli travail, et bravo pour la calibreuse maison ainsi que le tube à chauffer, les gabarits.....!! belles idées et jolie facture...!!

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you Vince!

[@kkwingtmusicwkkwing2010]

I like this comfortable guitar making video

[@doublebladeprojects8849]

Yes!! One in a million.. Own handcrafted guitar, and played so good.. Big 👍

[@jacob-thegoat]

Amazing. Excellent work. Blessings

[@AndersWestfall]

😊 Thanks

[@emirozdemir2037]

great recording sound

[@erickochheim1551]

Lieber Anders...,vielen Dank für dieses fantastische Video...,ich bastele schon seit Jahrzehnten an Gitarren rum ,..und hatte schon lange vor mir selbst eine Akkustik- gitarre zu bauen ....,dein Video zeigt mit welcher Passion du die "Sache"zu einem perfekten Ergebnis bringst...Hut ab...!! Mal sehn ob ich auch den Mut habe mit "Holzresten" zu arbeiten, oder ob ich erstmal mit einem Bausatz von "Kollitz" anfange..?? Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland Eric Kochheim

[@kevinorr6880]

Amazing talent

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks Kevin

[@JuanMedina-tn4iy]

Great job and art

[@ronboff3461]

excellent work!

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you Ron!

[@SrRuloz]

Esto que acabas de hacer es hermoso, arte puro. Un aprendiz de luthier como yo aprecia cada detalle de tu filmacion. Seria estupendo que subieras videos sobre las herramientas caseras que usas porque son fantasticas. Desde Argentina se agrade por el arte. Ojala sigas subiendo videos asi.

[@rogeriocharlesespolador1687]

Essa ferramenta que ele utiliza com a "mini retifica dremel" você já conhecia? Se souber como se chama ou se conseguir os detalhes para fabricar por favor me envia. E-mail [e-mail] Obrigado.

[@jayemporia4516]

One can never have too many clamps! 😁👍

[@aropawet3703]

Nice handmade I wish you will update about the work because I need to start experience this work from you

[@DanDjurdjevicplus]

Stunning looks and tones! 👏

[@procam123]

wonderful sound !

[@ukolove]

Where was Gondor, when Westfall made this guitar?! =) Great job, great guitar, great sound. You inspire me with this video, maybe one day I'll make my own guitar and put a part of my soul into it. Thank you, keep going, sir! 🙌

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you very much!

[@mitzioden4926]

Nice looking and good sounding guitar! You've done well with it.

[@joetow4817]

Just beautiful.

[@Caarloscig]

Parabéns meu amigo!! Um abraço de longe aqui do Brasil, wonderful job!!

[@rogeriocharlesespolador1687]

Brasileiro tbm...rsrs. Gostei do resultado e da destreza que ele tem nas mãos. Muito bom. Sabe dizer se a ferramenta que ele utiliza acoplada na "mini retifica" foi ele mesmo quem fez ou se tem a venda no mercado? Gostei muito e tenho uma "dremel", gostaria de fazer essa ferramenta. Abraços, sou de Londrina.

[@Caarloscig]

@@rogeriocharlesespolador1687 ôpa,essas ferramentas geralmente a stewmac vende, mas seria interessante ter a venda por aqui, também dou meus pulos na construção de violão, fiz um folk com algumas modificações na largura do braço na pestana(48mm) e na profundidade da caixa, 110 mm no troculo e 130 no final, ficou um canhão de mogno e Spruce, escala de 24"75 planta de um Gibson j45

[@scottrill17]

Very nice job! What a beautiful instrument and such a resonant sound. Thanks.

[@jodyguilbeaux8225]

bob benedetto built a jazz guitar out of construction pine. the guitar sounded beautiful, just like his high dollar guitars. he put a clear finished on the guitar and it was very nice , very appealing. so the sound come from the master luthier and the performer behind the guitar. anders guitar sounds as good or better than anything on the market, very beautiful.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you Jody! Check out my Pallet Archtop Jazz guitar build, inspired by Benedetto. :)

[@caostv9474]

Thank you so much. This helps so much because i was thinking about making my own guitar someday

[@theo9952]

Looks beautiful and sounds beautiful too. No way i could guess that it's made of scrap wood.

[@Gerry2210]

Beautiful looking guitar and a brilliant video. Would love to hear how it sounds.

[@jaezryl]

You are already hearing it.

[@fotogafomusico1518]

Olhei até final.. que Belo trabalho

[@ThePetejedi]

Very good sound and build.

[@awanthalansakara]

Nice effort... Beautiful Creation...

[@fvillarrealg]

beautiful instrument, sounds very good

[@thomastommy1192]

Awesome great video thanks for sharing. I wish you had sound to it. Stay well and safe.

[@AndersWestfall]

Hi Thomas. Thank you "Sound to it" What do you mean? :)

[@thomastommy1192]

@@AndersWestfall You just have music on your video. You should be talking and explaining what you are doing as you do it.

[@AndersWestfall]

@@thomastommy1192 ahh okay :)

[@trikermansbike]

Very nice job thanks for your video.

[@JohnnyGTar]

That was beautiful! I am very interested in your plans of the bending iron!

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you JohnnyGTar! I have no plans of the bending iron, but will try to find time to show its build.

[@TheHeraldOfChange]

One hell of a job, well done!

[@zulkiflihakim2782]

beautyfull guitar..thanks for video

[@micheledicosmo5209]

Grande e bel lavoro. Chitarra ottimamente costruita e destinata a durare nel tempo.

[@petersampson4635]

Love the music. 👍

[@AndersWestfall]

Thanks Peter!

[@danieljackofalltrades]

i enjoy every moment. both visually and the music. such a great work and art. thank you..

[@joelmeireles384]

fantastic 🙋🙋🙋congratulation.....👏👏👏👏

[@rogeriocharlesespolador1687]

Ótimo trabalho ... fiquei aqui admirando a destreza e capacitação que Deus te concedeu. Sou admirador de serviços de luthieria. O instrumento ficou maravilhoso, excelente. Fiquei curioso em saber sobre a ferramenta que utiliza em acrílico acoplada a "dremel". Do Brasil, ganhou um fã. Que Deus continue abençoando tuas mãos.

[@AndersWestfall]

Thank you!

[@axel4971]

Amazing work !!

[@creativebasekamp455]

Amazing

[@pikeevans8559]

Beautiful!

[@russellharris5072]

great tone,well done...................

[@juliodifelippo]

What a beauty! It sounds wonderful. Cheers.

[@AMCKINGDOM]

Very nice

[@ArtyFartyGuitars]

Very inspiring! Thank you 😀

[@granddad1954]

i love it fantastic work, i had ago at making a guitar from an old mahogany pub bar worked out ok i'd like to see more like this, thanks for the share.