BRASS Inlay Guitar - Great Guitar Build Off Invitational Entry 2021

[@deeplorable8988]

You shouldn't downplay the skill required to do what you do. You're a genius.

[@samspade4634]

I came for the woodworking, but stayed for the concert! Great video. I love how you share all aspects of the progress - including the "mistakes". It helps me realize I'm not the only one that has projects not go as planned, but you cheerfully work through and make it better. Thanks for sharing.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Mistakes are how I learn 🤘🤘

[@BradAngove]

Super cool idea Tamar. I love it when metal makes its way into a guitar as a design element.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks Brad! Love me some brass accents... and I didn’t burn it 😉

[@BradAngove]

Had to prove me wrong hey? Had you made it copper instead of brass it may almost have counted as my piggy bank prediction from last year.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

@@BradAngove 😂😂 maybe on the next one

[@bhaikass7945]

Savvy to blank ”a”

[@bhaikass7945]

@@BradAngove BBC Ben h

[@GunsandGuitars]

Awesome! I love the risks you took and the lessons you learned, and more importantly, shared the mistakes with the rest of us! Well done. Sounds amazing, looks beautiful!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Going to be really hard to give this one away..... ha

[@bhartissimo]

@@3x3CustomTamar Where is the auction? I'd at least like to see if I can bid on your guitar (before the price gets out of my range).

[@3x3CustomTamar]

@@bhartissimo it’s all going to be on the great guitar build off website. It was supposed to go live today. Not sure what’s going on. Hopefully it will go live soon 👍

[@bhartissimo]

@@3x3CustomTamar I hope so too.

[@danielwilliams9634]

Good luck this year! I thought your guitar last year was the coolest

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! It’s so fun to make these

[@danielwilliams9634]

@@3x3CustomTamar i really appreciate that you don't try and hide your oopsies. A lot of DIY channels could learn from that.

[@fredgarvin4482]

I need to go back and find her one from last year. I remember really liking it.

[@danielwilliams9634]

@@fredgarvin4482 i wish the job situation had been better last year. i would have bid on it.

[@Incandescentiron]

Me too!

[@4422011]

Saw that sketch and thought "Oh man, Stryper's gonna be sooo mad"

[@3x3CustomTamar]

😂😂 yeah it felt very 80s retro to me

[@FyrFytr998]

Luckily Stryper are good Christian boys who will forgive such a great looking guitar.

[@lilbitofOverdrive]

i thought schecters going to be mad lol but turned out way better great job sounds good too!

[@justinvzu01]

@@lilbitofOverdrive Schecter isn't difficult about those things. They know they have The Cure playing their Ultras.

[@katzmosestools]

That came out so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Wish I could build guitars all day. Ha

[@gadfly149]

At my woodworking school, we’d have awarded you the Sputnik award for that glue up :)

[@3x3CustomTamar]

😂😂😂

[@peterquailman2460]

You had me on the thumbnail and hit like before watching. It's just one of those videos that I felt would be awesome, and it truly was. I am a sucker for matte-black(ish) color on guitars and that leather dye nailed it oh so well. The brass was absolute genius too! It felt organic in such a way that it goes well with the design. . .just awesome. Great build Tamar, as always. . .

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! Thanks! I had a lot of fun bringing this one to life ☺️

[@chrisj2848]

That last out take is like an ode to Scarface. "Say hello to my little friend!" ;) Beautiful work Tamar on your guitar.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

😂😂 thanks!

[@xdoctorblindx]

Very cool! I think a colour-matched headstock with the face of the headstock stained the same colour of the body would have been a cool touch, too.

[@michaellukaniuk5074]

No project challenges a maker more than a guitar build. Can not wait for the next one. Bravo!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I wish I could build guitars all day. Ha

[@johnstewart3175]

That's an awesome job, the guitar looks fab. Just found your channel last week and have already watched loads of your builds. I'm a woodworker too and your videos give me plenty of ideas to try for myself. Thanks

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Love the guitar! Yours was my favourite last year too. I like the balance of your design 👍

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@AL-Bdiri]

Love how the brass looks like light reflecting off a shiny surface. real pretty

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I love brass...

[@pskemster]

You have the luckiest kid in the world! What I would not have given to have a mom with those kind of skills and looks to boot! Win,win all the way!

[@SawdustmakerLori]

Guitar turned out AWESOME!!! Love the design and how unusual it is. I can't imagine any other guitar in the competition being better looking! The sound is great too as is your talent at playing it.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I love playing but don’t feel confident at all in it. Wish I had more time to practice

[@HighRisksatx]

Wopila! I love this, you make seem so easy, nice design.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@Alliejen12345]

I have two hobbies. Woodworking and guitar collecting/playing. I’ve watched hundreds if not thousands of KZbin videos on woodworking and guitar building. This is BY FAR the best I’ve seen. Tamars videos are incredible and super helpful. I truly appreciate her work and love her enthusiasm. I’ve had a brand new Les Paul Jr. kit in my shop in the box for a few years… after watching this video, guess what I’m doing this weekend!!! I truly appreciate your videos and if the fellas at Woodcraft are reading this, I’m buying the Rikon 16” bandsaw at Woodcraft since they chose to sponsor your work!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear. Have fun with the build!

[@meadish]

I have a carpenter bee that lives in a bamboo pole right next to my workbench, less than a foot away. He/she is really chill. Only comes out just before lunch time, sometimes does a little sweep over me and the bench to check out whatever project I'm working on, then goes away to do whatever it is that he/she does. I'd hate to get stung, but there really is absolutely no aggression in this one.

[@sddiymakeitworthit7512]

I love 💕 this magician router from Mars and you are my favorite rock-carpenter STAR

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha! 🤘🤘

[@jameshodgins1937]

That is a good looking guitar, and I enjoy your playing too.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I wish I had more time to practice....

[@jameshodgins1937]

@@3x3CustomTamar I wish I could play.

[@thomasnewton9818]

I've gotta admit that nine times out of ten there's something that I learn or another tool that I need from watching your videos. Thanks.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha nice

[@danielsheehan3783]

I think Ben was right. If any major manufacturer made this I would think it was one of their higher end signature models. Absolutely incredible work.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! 🤘

[@leonammartin3801]

Ficou Muito linda, parabéns.

[@phantomstratocaster]

lol there's no way there was rust on that wing nut . almost had me though

[@alanblott4559]

Great looking guitar. It also should really mellow. As a note - the while finish to your rooms looks bright and clean. It's a great place to show off your black and brass guitar.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@craigdawes1533]

Congrats Tamar......you knocked this build clean out of the ball park. Love the shape of that headstock. Gold and black always works well.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate that!

[@DHulk69]

I could rewatch all your guitar build all day long. Every design is so unique and stylish and every time I watch I wanna just go build one and learn to play on it!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I wish I could build guitars all day.

[@chrisgenovese8188]

There's a special place in my heart for brass. Very beautiful!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha me too. Thanks!

[@BillyBN]

That is a winner right there! You even remembered strap buttons! You’re already

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha thanks so much!

[@charlesbowman129]

I have watched a lot of your competitors build videos. You are, as they say, in tall cotton. You should be honored that you were chosen to compete. Your guitar is killer by the way, and will provide stiff competition. The more I look at it the more I like it.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha yeah. Def out of my league when it comes to guitar stuff. But I have so much fun building these

[@RJsCave]

Tamar, That guitar looks like it kicks butt while sitting there. It screams rock n roll while looking high end. great job!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I can’t stop staring at it. Ha

[@jeflarremore7170]

Oh look, Brad Angove commented! So, the tone is not going to be affected with a semi-hollow body. Electric guitars are, mmm, 95%-ish controlled by the electronics. Proof of that is people who build guitars out of the most gawd-awful material (colored pencils, recycled plastic, license plates, pallet wood) and they sound great. This build is one that makes me happy and want to cheer you on and sad that I'm not building and finishing guitars any more. I'm pretty sure my ex didn't like me working on guitars even though it was SO fun! I did a re-saw of a body I built. Top was mesquite wood and body was ash. Pickup pockets were pre-cut and the re-saw totally ripped up the thin walls of the cavities. The guy who cut it felt bad, I didn't. In the future, make a blank to put in the cavities before re-sawing. I like your project. Hope it wins! I bet after the brass "ages" it will start to take on a changing patina and look.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Good to know! Thanks so much!

[@christhiancastillo1607]

What a great design and execution. Very classy, I've always been a huge fan of black and gold, they go so well together.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@greganderson8374]

The Black body and Brass/Gold looks GREAT, kinda '80 retro look. I would be proud to own it.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I was loving the retro vibe

[@TheMajesticDonkey]

Always killing it! Just wish everyone here at work would shut up so I can hear everything. Going to have to watch it again when I get home.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha! Enjoy it later!

[@TheMajesticDonkey]

@@3x3CustomTamar I will

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

Just a few observations that you may want to consider. You didn't show much of the wiring and shielding but here are my suggestions. First: the backs of the cavity covers should also be shielding with the shielding tape. Second: The shielding tape should come onto the lip of the cavity as to be in contact with the tape in the cavity when cover is screwed on. Third: You need to connect each cavity's shielding with the other cavities shielding. Meaning solder a ground wire to the toggle switch cavity shielding and run it to the neck pickup cavity and solder it. Then solder another ground wire to the neck pickup cavity shielding and run it to the bridge pickup cavity and solder. Then run a ground wire from the bridge pickup cavity(soldered, of course) to the electronic cavity and solder it to the shielding. Then, finally, solder a ground wire to the back of the volume pot and solder the other end to the shielding in the electronics cavity. Doing all this will take any hum and send it through the ground and get rid of it.

[@charleselkins4546]

You playing the guitar is far and away the best part of your video.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

🤘

[@jonathanthacker3791]

Woodworking... I kinda know. Guitar stuff? Man it was like a foreign language. But it was so wonderful to watch it come together and that SOUND! The Talented Ms. Tamar!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha glad you still enjoyed!

[@hla0roo]

Been looking forward to this for months, and it doesn't disappoint! Always a real competition piece from Tamar.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@xavianmarchetti5699]

Thankyou for the inspiration. I built a jazzmaster a year ago and it turned out horrible. Everything just went to crap and left me disappointed. I gave up with the idea of building guitars but after seeing this, now I am suddenly inspired and motivated.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome!! Good luck!!

[@itsyaboi8798]

YES! i was so excited for your entry! awesome build as always

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear! Thanks so much!

[@owenparker6651]

Very pleased to watch you create another strong entry this year. There's something to be said for watching someone who so obviously loves music playing a guitar they just friggin' made. Not something you get to see very often. One last thing. You have repeatedly proven time and again that you can recover from just about any mishap, so, remember that and relax! :) Thanks for sharing!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Playing an instrument you built is one of the best feelings ever

[@AmmoBeats]

Rewatching this over and over again lol Hope to see you doing the build off again this year!! Awesome guitar

[@3x3CustomTamar]

🤘

[@Mikemalone7873]

Tamar’s building another guitar… I’m gonna be educated, entertained and impressed for about a half hour, so don’t bother me. You never disappoint! Thanks!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha so awesome to hear!

[@malnic5189]

Seeing this Guitar is making me want to build one myself. Very Nice.

[@bruce1816]

Tamar, you are so good at design work !!! No less than inspirational to the woodworking community. I love your zest for challenges !!! You go girl !!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@pvdguitars2951]

A winner Tamar. Absolutely gorgeous. This model should go into production!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! Maybe I’ll make more of them one day ☺️

[@nikkisingfield1132]

Rock on! I made a bass guitar when I was 16, it was soolo heavy but very satisfying. Liike your use of the brass.

[@larskarlsson8512]

This is insanely impressive, I wouldn't even know where to begin with something like this.

[@rossmckeown8675]

Last year you had the sleekest guitar by far. This guitar is even better. I love the look, gives me retro space 1960's Star Trek vibes. You're building guitars better than some professional luthiers!!! Well done... again!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I have so much fun working on guitars

[@Craftlngo]

It's always scaring going out of the comfort zone but you nailed it (again, like last year). You are absolutely right picking golden Bridge, tuners and Pickup covers. Every other colour would have probably interfered with the brass mesh.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

For sure... yeah. I happy I went with the gold!

[@TheDwightMamba]

I don't have anything close to your shop, but use the inside corner of a benchtop to file and sand things like the cutouts in your pattern. A few quick clamps keep it from moving with the files. Another epic build. I call you my favorite KZbinr [woodworker category].

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@jimpike3489]

Wow Tamar, great project build, without sounding sexist, I really enjoy your video's, most men on KZbin build great project but expect you to know and understand every step, so glad you explain why you are doing things. Almost 1/2 million subscribers, keep going and thanks for sharing.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Actually just had a conversation with a friend in person who told me the same thing. And he was concerned about it sounding sexist. I appreciate the compliment

[@meadish]

Beautiful build and congrats on your new Vox amp... they are so dynamic and rich in sound content. Not the easiest amps to play, but such beautiful sounds to discover in them...

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I’m having a lot of fun figuring it out

[@Andres_VB]

One of the most beautiful guitars i've ever seen.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@woodman3416]

Every time I watch one of your videos, you just amaze me. AWESOME

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear!

[@MarkFromTaiwan]

it's so nice to watch you build more guitar here and hope one day you trying tremolo bridge

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I hope to try one one day too

[@mlubecke]

Awesome build. Love the gold and brass... looks very iconic!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! So glad it came out like it looked in my head. Ha

[@KeithDecent]

taking a lot of inspiration from this guitar. Killin it as always, Tamar!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear! I want to build guitars all day....

[@edheide7229]

Very good explanation on detail, great build. I vote you the best teacher on U tube. At the end you show, your a woman of many talents. Thanks for sharing.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@tristankayne666]

...and, you can play guitar! Awesome!!! That is a very cool build. Funny how the inspiration came from the pickups. Great job, as always!

[@wjombat]

Good balance of creativity and functionality. Such a clean design. Nice playing too.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! ☺️

[@armanzd.i.y.511]

And again....what an awesome built..the taste, the visual effect..the shapes..and the colors and the over all result.. that is TAMAR..you are really amazing ...take care😍😍😍💕💕💕💕

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@tinom.2455]

If you're afraid of bees, use a spray bottle with water and spray the water over the bee in the air. When these fine waterdrops hit the bee, it's thinking it begins to rain and rushes at home... And the other bees around follow... Also it didn't makes them aggressiv, what mostly will end with a sting. Works also great with hornets, bumblebees, more agressive wasp, etc... BTW: great build and good playing, like the look.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I’ll have to try that. Thanks!

[@terrelbackes6037]

Dang, sound test was awesome! I'm definitely inspired by your build to try and incorporate some of the design into a guitar/amplifier hybrid build. Keep innovating!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome! Glad it inspired you!

[@mkbman45]

My most favorite of all your builds. Playing it at the end was so cool!👍

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! 🤘🤘

[@ajbrown]

I love it! I'm not sure what I like better between last year and this year.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@JC-11111]

Woohoo! Allman Brothers! 🙏❤️🎸 Duane Allman is the whole entire reason I started learning to play guitar 😁

[@3x3CustomTamar]

🤘🤘 allman bros concert was the second date I went in with my husband. That’s when we knew…. Ha

[@matthewcook953]

Wow going back 3 years to your channel intro to half a million subscribers. Simply amazing progress Tamar. The guitar is awesome. Thanks for the journey so far. Top respect from the UK 🇬🇧

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!!

[@WolchBot]

That came out great, I am a sucker for a matte / satin finish on a guitar. It is a little blingy for my taste but the gold hardware was definitely the right choice.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Love matte finishes

[@kibon8387]

omg, this guitar gonna look much more elegant if you do a german carve like the one on rivolta's guitars around the body, also matching headstock would probably nice too.

[@tylerrosier1068]

Absolutely gorgeous! I’d use that any day of the week! Also I’ve been a user of a Vox AC30 combo for years. I hope you love your Vox as much as I do.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Loving the vox!

[@Kwaker76]

Really stunning design and execution. Gold hardware on black always looks cool IMHO

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Yeah. It was the right choice here for sure

[@mrcoatsworth429]

Awesome! I could see Scott Holiday from Rival Sons playing this beauty!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha thanks!

[@waynerogers864]

It is and has been such a joy to watch you work on the various project over the years. I admire your "fearless" tackling of projects and woodworking skills that are sometimes outside of your comfort zone; a noteworthy character trait. The guitar is gorgeous! Great design. Always looking forward to a new video from you. Which by the way you are a very good videographer. I hope the YouTubing is as enjoyable for you as the woodworking obviously is.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! The filming is not my favorite and takes me way longer to actually make things. But it’s better than dealing with customers who I would have to build things for as the alternative to turn this hobby into a career... ha!

[@andrewmundenandcadfellmast4624]

Looks great Tamara! Coming from a motorcycling background, Black and gold is THE real classic colour combination. The brass really looks brilliant too. Sounds beaut as well. Terrific job mate👍👍

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!!

[@nrmrvrk]

Amazing build. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked it!

[@yohanonshine4664]

Wow I'm impressed, Your not only a great woodworker , you also nailed the components and such a beautiful finish that has the playability and tone of a custom shop guitar . Impressive also is your love for what you're doing to me this Is a winner I'm sure your family is proud of you.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! They are very proud ☺️☺️

[@JC-11111]

This is the only build I've watched out of all of them. 😁👍

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Hope you liked it!

[@tdalb8985]

Your work is so very nice. I remember learning to write in the 1st grade. Mine were bad, but it looked like every girl in glass could make it look like the worksheet. Your work is so neat. My stuff looks rushed. I probably just gotta spend more time on it. "It's not magic, it's work."

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha yea. Patience

[@noxew]

Surely you can't get any cooler than this !

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha 😂🤘

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Wow... Not only did you go an build an amazing guitar... You also can play it amazingly. You're so freaking talented.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

🤘🤘☺️

[@_-Skeptic-_]

You've done it again. I really like your guitar shapes and look. Ben Craw should learn from your approach, simplicity, functionality, comfort, and beauty.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! ☺️☺️

[@beesteboy711]

I thought I might be able to try my own guitar build....until I watched this. No way I'm ready :) Great job...love your vids!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha! Don’t say that! You gotta start somewhere

[@bhartissimo]

The gold hardware works with this build. And I like the natural wood cavity covers.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! Yeah. Happy I went with those choices!

[@DIYtechie]

So cool that you’re not only great a building complicated stuff, but also at playing guitar and making videos 💪👌🏻😊

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! 🤘☺️

[@passerby9123]

Tuh-mar, how can you possibly blame the bees for wanting to become a part of your life when you have so much to offer? I am amazed that it is only bees trying to get in on the act when you display so many diverse abilities and such dedication to expanding these powers into skills. Also, you are such a great looking package to house these skill and abilities in, and now I discover such a sweet ear for obscure melodies. Think I'll come back as a bee next life time, to be blown away by you again of course.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

😂

[@rachelbayne5466]

I'm in serious awe of your smarts and talent. Amazing.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

☺️☺️

[@VenancioPortalatin]

On the 1st build off yours was far and away my favorite and in seeing some of the other builds I think yours is my favorite again. The design has a familiar feel while still being totally original. Amazing work as always. Love your channel!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! Thanks so much!

[@adammono1839]

Tamar, you KILLED IT! That guitar looks so dope and your order of operations making it was seriously perfect. If recommend it to people wanting to do a chambered guitar build. I would've liked a belly carve on it I think, and maybe skip the pickup surrounds but seriously, I think you should win

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I was scared I was going to carve into the routed out areas. Ha

[@nathaniela4499]

Beautiful build! It was fun to hear you Jam a little bit.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I live playing. Wish I had more time to practice....

[@mauriciojuan3635]

Hermosa Guitarra. Diseño Unico. Gracias por compartir.

[@andiamo666]

Excellent build. Body shape seems inspired by a Fender Meteora but more elegant. I can see a similar build on my horizon.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! More curvy than the meteora. I spent a lot of time figuring out those curves. Definitely love the offset shapes

[@landshark760]

New to channel but your sponsor sections are very natural and great. I'll admit I had no idea all the WD 40 products until I watched your videos

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome

[@markdenbow3485]

Noticed you struggling with your drill press to change speeds. Get the NOVA Voyager DVR drill press. No belts. Change speeds with the turn of a knob. I've had one for over a year. Awesome machine.

[@mr.e8432]

Great build, enjoy your vox! That’s a nice step up from line 6!👍🏻

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Yeah! I’m loving it to far!

[@kernchapman]

Hindsight always has 20/20 vision. My most inspiring woodwork content creator...the handmovment with those rasps is intriguing...and she also plays the guitar?! What's next?!?!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha thanks!

[@cliff5240]

Evidence you can never have too many clamps. Love your reaction when you first see it after removing it from the clamps. As always you did a great job and music at the end was awesome too! Good luck!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha I need a few more... thanks so much!

[@cliff5240]

@@3x3CustomTamar Just cast my vote, hope you win

[@3x3CustomTamar]

@@cliff5240 thanks! Appreciate it!