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This is how I built a pretty amazing Les Paul style guitar for less than $300. Here are links to all the components I used to build this:
*Prices mentioned in this video are subject to change without notice. Please check the links below for current pricing.
LP style diy guitar kit: I got this kit from Tomtop, but they are sold out at the moment. However they can be found on eBay, or if you want a nicer quality kit, check out the links for The Fretwire or Bargain musician:
TomTop: shrsl.com/1dl1f
eBay: www.ebay.com/i...
The Fretwire: (use coupon code GUNSNGTRS to save $10) shrsl.com/1dl4f
Bargain Musician: (use coupon code GUNGTR to save 8%) www.bargainmus...
Iron Age kill switch with LED: amzn.to/2SEpHGn
Tone Monster Full-Throttle mid boost preamp (push/pull version): www.ebay.com/i...
pickups - Seymour Duncan Invaders (you can get them used on eBay or reverb, I got mine used in a trade): amzn.to/2LR6BKN
If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, these knockoffs got really good reviews for the set! available in different colors: amzn.to/2CPfxxb
cheap black locking tuners: amzn.to/2RyCpJB
cheap black bridge and tailpiece: amzn.to/2SDam94
That's it! all other components were either included with the kit, and some things like the stains and dyes I already had in my shop. Here is a list of everything I used:
*Prices mentioned in this video are subject to change without notice. Please check the links below for current pricing.
Rit dye: (cheaper at your local craft shop or walmart)
black - amzn.to/2R7GWmR
royal blue - amzn.to/2C53cmT
purple - amzn.to/2LRLI21
minwax true black stain: amzn.to/2RpKj8f
Formby's Tung oil finish: amzn.to/2R8yLXu
these are the dpdt toggle switches I used for coil tapping: amzn.to/2NqnBL7
copper shielding tape (with conductive adhesive):
amzn.to/2Np2dG2
soldering iron I use: amzn.to/2ldIw45
22awg hookup wire:
amzn.to/2QiH2Ei
60/40 solder:
amzn.to/2wQfc9x
Baroque Fret Crowning File:
amzn.to/2nrdFCi
All audio was recorded directly into Logic Pro X via a focusrite USB interface: amzn.to/2MyRnJ4
Full disclosure: I am an Amazon Associate, and the links in this description are affiliate links, which means that if you make a purchase, it doesn't cost you any more money, but I will earn a commission.

[@seanbailey8545]

I wish more Manufacturers did more purple guitars, this is super sick.

[@andrewridgely6761]

I know this comment is old, but I recently saw a Lilac G&L online somewhere. Its a nice purple look.

[@jornoosting6041]

Also late to the party but got a nice purple epiphone les paul

[@quochuync]

ESP LTD has purple flame top in their EC-256FM range

[@seanbailey8545]

@@quochuync Yeah I recently picked up the Ibanez RG550 tribute in a lovely purple.

[@donjoseph73]

The coolest purser is the Wolfgang northern lights!!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Sorry guys but the guitar sold (the first night the video was up, didn’t expect that!)

[@darkeasybakeoven7690]

Could you send a link of where you got the guitar kit

[@jodyhendrix5876]

Wow, that’s a great price, that thing has some sweet tone

[@GunsandGuitars]

Dark easy bake Oven links in the description

[@BrandochGarage]

She be like purdy.

[@timlescolan6744]

It looks like a guitar matthew bellamy would play

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

I love the finish on this!!

[@morguemolestation-topic6098]

hi Guitar MAX

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks Max!

[@Pgcmoore]

max!!!

[@cyb3r3vil30]

Do I see a new Vid for Max be Kool to see what you come up with

[@playdeadfran2669]

you need to play this guitar, Max!

[@Charlie-ov1bj]

"If your belly starts growing... Don't workout... Just carve some contours on your guitar"

[@godsinbox]

longer strap, ala slash

[@matthewturner5773]

That was funny

[@sammyold4708]

Haha a week ago I did exactly that to one of my builds. Much better to play and I can keep my beer belly!

[@ElessarEstel]

Working out takes away from practice time.

[@cowwhisperer8927]

4:11 😄

[@dpm9a189]

2020 is the year I take guitar playing seriously

[@emmanuelenriquez8296]

corona virus was a bit late

[@behlue8134]

Well I'm starting to skate seriously

[@erham7572]

Yeah, i had played guitar since 2010 but until now i cant even change basic chords smoothly

[@MrDemonfire117]

Same

[@dereksalgat9625]

Yeah best year to learn new things

[@reubena8804]

When you did the splatter it broke my hearts

[@GunsandGuitars]

Haha. How many hearts do you have?

[@reubena8804]

Guns and Guitars i have at least seven maybe eight i will have to check Ps I think it also looks pretty cool

[@user-zb8tq5pr4x]

I thought it made it perfect.

[@louisb.6149]

I was very impressed, it looked like an ESP I thought, then boom. Value plummeted for me

[@davecarsley8773]

@@louisb.6149 How could the value of someone _else's_ guitar that you're not buying "plummet" for you?

[@rswiggityl]

The les Paul shape has always been my favorite guitar shape.

[@manwhoneversleeps]

Ryan Lacy Same here!

[@maddoxdavidson9963]

No stratocaster

[@propyro85]

When I was a teen I'd have gotten close to throwing fists over Strat vs Les Paul. These days, I'm really starting to find myself wanting a Les Paul.

[@natesenft5376]

Giovanni Di Marco yeah I used to find them ugly, this video changed my mind great tone and great looks, great for 400 dollars including dye and stuff

[@porkchopsofficial4666]

Dean ML

[@wilsoncrocker]

the guitar in the intro song had the most high school sounding tone ive ever heard.

[@Heath-vz7lc]

Wilson Crèvecœur it’s funny cause the before and after comparisons sound exactly the same

[@hunger993]

has a real half cocked wah tone

[@SirEggscellent]

You’re an idiot then

[@matetarjanyi8168]

Ridiculously bad lmao :D Yeah, nice wood job, but what was that...

[@JVice-rp7em]

@@Heath-vz7lc are you deaf?

[@nathaniel5394]

Recently I have just been buying bad second hand guitars on gumtree and pulling them apart instead of the diy kits because usually it costs less and usually I pay around $50-$70 (Aud) for them second hand and sometimes they have a nice finish I want to keep, but otherwise I just sand it off. Also, if they are a bit older, they are a cheep and easy way to make a guitar with a rosewood fretboard. Your vids are great thx

[@backwaterskinny]

I like the scratches, dings, and wear to be real, not manufactured. That way they actually tell a story. You remember that ding and where you were, how it happened. Those scratches were earned like scars in battle.

[@3cardmonty602]

I built a LP Jr and it is awesome. I’ve also built a 2-P90 Jazzmaster and it’s also fantastic. I would recommend to everyone - build a guitar instead of spending a $1000 at the big name guitar stores. Take your time - both my builds took about a month, but just be patient. KZbin has everything you need to know to custom make your dream guitar.

[@volumeeleven6284]

What about getting all the tools ?

[@codyschrecengost197]

Volume Eleven this channel is your best friend for custom tools or budget tools! I followed a lot of Dan’s advice on my kit build and I couldn’t be happier with the result

[@nigel7779]

That was more inspirational than my tea bag.

[@Bloosee]

He makes it look easy in a 15 minute video. I've built these sort of kits for people, and I seem to always forget the amount of time it takes. The last one took me 6 weeks. I don't mind so much if I'm building it for myself however.

[@miko8732]

Where did you find a Les Paul junior kit I've been looking for one for months

[@OrvilleRickenbacker]

Youll cycle off the gut in no time! I say this every time, but Dan stay doin' god's work with these builds. You're the best! Purple's my favorite color so that burst is nuts.

[@realityreptiles4410]

looks fairly straight forward and looks like a lot of fun. But I fear that all that wiring will just make me want to jump out my window.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Yeah, you gotta love the wiring side of it too or else you will hate your life trying to figure out what you did wrong

[@jakeqwaninne8502]

if it takes more that 1 or 2 parts to fix, i take it to pat at pats' music, he's very cool ,and dosen't rape you ,he's in philadelphia, the only good thing about living in philly , unfortunatly

[@death32815]

the wiring will make you want to jump out of the window, the first guitar you make will never be as good as any after it so your first guitar you'll pay less attention to detail in areas you should pay more in because it's the small things that make a guitar my bridge pickup is crooked which is the most frustrating thing ever because im the only one who notices but its the one thing i see but it is straightforward and alot of fun just know you will make mistakes and your first one will not be perfect so don't go for a dream guitar on your first do something simple. have fun

[@garrettb2057]

EMG James Hetfield set is what I'm running on my guitar and there was absolutely 0 soldering, just a plug and play, extremely rock solid. Pricey but you for sure get what you pay for

[@paulchristian5375]

you could spend that time on improving instead haha

[@distortion_plus]

If it's any encouragement, I did the Gibson factory tour in Memphis and all of the guys and gals that scrape binding all day use weird personally homemade tools to scrape!

[@bigroger805]

I used to work as a luthier for Premier Builders Guild. A good trick for binding is to use a glass microscope slide we're at a slight angle and slide along the binding.

[@Glennquagmire1912]

the government took our bump stocks but they'll never get my killswitch

[@GunsandGuitars]

Haha yes!!!

[@74dartman13]

From my cold dead hands!👍😎🎸🎶

[@Nobody-11B]

What bump stocks???

[@kidritalin1]

The ole' thumb in a belt loop is far more reliable anyhow

[@dakotafoster7903]

You see they can take a bump stock but they can not take a pole attached to a tree

[@graysonadams2485]

Looks like a high end esp

[@kareliusstl]

With a chapman finish

[@jimmyparris9892]

I was thinking Charvel DS series

[@jamesjackson5132]

Or a Jackson monarkh the body at least

[@davidburke2132]

Grayson Adams Well... for sure it’s not a Les Paul!! Nothing wrong with a bolt on neck but immediately that just makes it a guitar vaguely shaped like a Les Paul with a bolt on neck. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Oh... and on your “dream guitar” for $300 quality control issues like those on the binding (which were pretty obvious and significant really) are fine but smaller and easier to solve issues on the low priced $800 Gibsons are a huge issue for people?

[@owensherbert8532]

David Burke actually Gibson and epiphone have bolt on neck les Paul’s

[@ltlauch]

Splattering that burst was mildly infuriating.

[@RobbieTayVaughan]

2nded

[@brennonramsey9183]

3rded

[@roVERtYSTIFI]

Nah, the matter of taste

[@Jad.Al-Khalidy]

4thed

[@Simplicity070]

5th

[@jungdo99]

You make your builds look so easy. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@tdmckee-mm8wn]

For paint scraping I use a razor blade and wrap several layers of blue painter tape around it, leaving exposed the blade to equal the width of the cut while the wrapped tape works s a guide and won’t allow a cut that goes beyond the binding into the color of the guitar.

[@willtato8778]

In all honesty, that black splatter thingy you did made it more "custom" looking than worn out imo. Makes it unique. I like it. :) (I'm not the type of person to take risks)

[@ianmeadows3527]

Never be afraid to take risks my friend.

[@AB-vn2jc]

I thought it looked kinda like crows/ravens on dead branches

[@joshuakozee5719]

He protecc He attacc He teach you how to stain your guitar blacc

[@cliffvbajo]

looks like you watch a lot of Davie504 videos

[@gabrielpw]

@@cliffvbajo you know that didn't originate from Davie right...

[@cliffvbajo]

@@gabrielpw No, i have only seen them from Davie504. Whom did those originate from?

[@monkeyballs188]

@@cliffvbajo dunno but it wasnt davie

[@TheAShade]

@@monkeyballs188 PewDiePie

[@johnnysmink3661]

Any chance of an SG build in the near future? It would be really cool to see your take on an icon like that.

[@fmv11-]

Use a retractable utility knife for the binding, make sure the knife has a thumbwheel for adjustments and not the regular notch based system, i work beautifully for scraping the binding

[@robertevans5288]

Thanks!

[@wadephillips5692]

The guitar looks and sounds 150% better! Love the Kill switch as well!

[@leowilliams4895]

The tone still sucking Cause he use a amp simulation So every guitar will sound the same way

[@sumyupee]

This guitar is right up my alley. It looks and sounds gorgeous. I want it. Favorite build I've seen you do.

[@CatboyKarlMarx]

I've been waiting for this video for so long.

[@whatskraken3886]

me too

[@Pgcmoore]

me 3

[@judgegarry]

Aluminum duct tape is cheap and does a wonderful job at shielding. What's nice is that you can first precut the pieces and then peel the backing off and stick it down.

[@larsmathijssen805]

These signature splashes in the paintjob are working out awesome. At first I thought: wtf are you doing. But then I saw the result and thought: I wan't to have that.

[@PicksPaints]

scraping binding.. turn a burr on a razor blade. As cheap as it gets and simple. Dan Erlewine has a video on using razor blades. I have a binding scraper, but typically use a razor blade.

[@maxhoover8569]

Rickenbacker also uses razors in their factory

[@manolosantana4314]

Hi Dan, just finished my first guitar and it turned out amazing (the guys at my local guitarshop couldn‘t believe I made it on my own...). The whole colouring and fretwork I did the Dan Thomson Way that you showed here and it worked absolutely perfekt. Thank you so much for the inspiration your videos gave me! The lord bless you and your family!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks for sharing that story Emanuel! That means the world to me. Glad I could inspire you! God bless

[@chrisb654321]

Has anyone ever thought of running a ribbon cable instead of the back and forth? Love this guitar it looks awesome

[@chandler2927]

Stumbled across your channel and I’m really impressed. Guitars and guns, two of my favorite things. Keep it up man.

[@1961jscofield]

My binding scraper is a carpet knife razor blade with painters tape everywhere but the tip I cut with. Safe on the hands, safe on the guitar.

[@donpalanqueto5952]

Maybe i build my own guitar, i've been looking for a cheap one but maybe it's a better option. Loved the video.

[@codyschrecengost197]

Don Palanqueto I’d recommend it. Built an explorer guitar instead of buying used. Saved money and got a product that’s all my own! And learned a ton about my instrument in the process

[@donpalanqueto5952]

@@codyschrecengost197 That sounds promising, i think that it is something to kinda be proud for. And learning some things in the proces is also a plus.

[@codyschrecengost197]

Don Palanqueto it’s worth it. You get out what you put in. Put in the energy, research and time into making a quality instrument and that’s what you’ll get.

[@donpalanqueto5952]

@@codyschrecengost197 I think it's a great idea, i will do some research and check my budget before ordering the kit, but there is a pretty good chance i do and building the guitar with my dad sounds incredible. But the pickups worry me, do you think they are good?

[@codyschrecengost197]

Don Palanqueto that’s another thing I would recommend. Get new electronics for sure. I upgraded the pots and switches on mine as well as put Seymour Duncan pickups in. I never actually used the kit pickups so I’m not sure what quality they are. I went into my build with a plan in my head of how I wanted it to look and what I wanted in it. And white Seymour Duncan’s were always on my shopping list. That’s what I mean when I say take your time and do your research. You’re basically making your own signature model guitar. You can make it look and sound literally however you want it to. So figure out what you love as far as sound goes and find the best deals to find that sound. That’s what I would recommend

[@null3963]

I wish everyone had your descriptions, thanks for the extra time you put into them, they're very helpful.

[@austinswymeler8413]

You should try building replicas from famous guitarists. For example:The frankenstrat. I think you would be really good at it!

[@steveparkes]

UK viewers. Poundland sells copper tape rolls for a quid in the gardening section. :) I've used it on a guitar with strat style pickups and wiring with good effect.

[@andrewlipscomb9800]

I've got an unfinished Les Paul and have been trying to figure out what to put in it, this gave me some new ideas. Thanks!

[@timholmes293]

Can you do a dream SG build? In my opinion I would rather build a guitar myself and make it my own then buy one.

[@43audio89]

Absolutely gorgeous. i like to fix up guitars a bit my self. I've never used rit dye before Im pretty excited to try this.. I have a 2013 Epiphone lP Goth im going to try this on like rite now. so dope man thanks

[@AOfuhSHO]

An LP for $300? Count me in!

[@charliefoster7843]

Basically you might as well buy an epiphone LP and put Seymour Duncan’s in.

[@johnyang799]

Get schecter solo

[@iored]

$300 if you have $10,000 worth of equipment to work with it.

[@thejusticeization]

@@iored He didn't use that amount worth of tools in the video...

[@Davo2233]

Charlie Foster that absolutely will not turn an epi into a LP. Change all Chinese electronics and put good pickups in it not necessarily Duncan’s. They are over priced. GFS makes a bunch of pups as good. Check out GFS ON KZbin. Lots of comparisons between the two brands and it shows that you can get a terrific set of humbuckers for $75.

[@PaulKodi666]

I always tape the binding to prevent painting it. Wide pin-striping tape works best for me.

[@Luablood]

I must say of all your modded kits guitars, this is the one I love the most

[@Lukemasonmedia]

When I clicked on this video I didn't know you literally meant BUILD a Les Paul lmfao

[@austinswymeler8413]

Could you try doing an sg build sometime? I've always wanted to do one but I want to see someone do it first... to get some pointers.

[@doctorstrainlove6318]

Would love to see a take on the zappa sg..

[@JimsGuitarGarage]

Love that color on the Flame Maple, I'm gonna have to try this on a future project. I'm currently working on a Spalted Maple top LP with my son on my channel, using Tru-oil as the finish.

[@davecasey4341]

Cool build. Reminds me of the Epi Les Paul Black Beauty I modded somewhat like this. I put a Pearly Gates in the neck and a JB in the bridge. It had the four knobs on the bottom and I changed out the two tone knobs for push-pull pots to split each of the humbuckers to single coil. Man, I wish I still had that guitar. It had to be one of the nicest I ever had.

[@kamarienedwards1757]

That finish is awesome especially with the splatter, i was thinking of buying a guitar now I might just build one

[@joeland87]

Couldn’t you just tape off the binding? Sure, it’d be tedious to apply, but at least you would have to worry about chip out.

[@heyitsvonage2768]

I was just asking myself this question and was hoping someone else had asked it, and had been answered... No luck.

[@death32815]

the stain/dye typically gets under the tape Gibson actually tapes off their binding but they still have to scrape it on each and every guitar.

[@alexfletcher8465]

@@death32815 stain is kinda more liquidy than paint so it gores into the tape

[@death32815]

@@alexfletcher8465 that's basically what I said and Gibson uses nitrocellulose lacquer not paint and I was saying it helps but you need to still scrape it.

[@heyitsvonage2768]

Derick Weller aha

[@FynnFTW]

tbh those pickups sound actually pretty good clean. They totally killing it with some destortion tho

[@natesenft5376]

FynnFTW I think I’m gonna build one with a more blue burst finish

[@asherrives]

7:40 HOW COULD YOU!!!

[@javierespana2807]

😱😱😱😱

[@nickabee1149]

RIGHT! it was looking good. even for purple.

[@4dmind]

I'm getting ready to do this wiring build on a Les Paul clone - same wood combination, but with a Bill Lawrence L500XL in the bridge and a 59 in the neck. I will let you know how it goes. Starting the dye process today.

[@arkkupitkanen1073]

I scrabe bindings with mat knife or cut blade knife blades... just the blade. There is multiple sizes and shapes to try which fits your hand. I use'em almost everything I do. You can simply put tape around it or tape with piece of wood to make 'jigknife' like in the video. They are sharp for job, after the job you can throw it to another job.

[@fitchyyboi]

I can’t tell if I like the splatter or not, my brain is fighting itself

[@brianshissler3263]

I've never built a guitar before, but I've been wood working for a number of years...I am much better st woodworking than I am at playing guitar. Anyway, as someone who knows woodworking well, you did one HELL of a job on that guitar!

[@xyz-sn7kg]

That guitar looks phenomenal!! Also are you still doing the headless guitar kit build?😃

[@sajadghamari4748]

TBH I just loved everything in this vid from DIY to Guitar playing and that belly spacing for the guitar. so much fun.

[@johngracely7373]

Was just thinking in the intro your playing was a lot better and then I see why! Nice!

[@dennisperusse3837]

Question for you. The Rickenbacker 325 guitar was what John Lennon used in the early Beatles music. Trying to get one either requires a lot of money or getting what’s been called a Chinese Rickenbacker or Chickenbacker. The Chinese version I have heard on KZbin seems to have a various attempts of quality. So my evil thought for you is this. Have you ever thought about doing a clone of a 325 by using a Stratocaster body, Rickenbacker pickups, and a short scale neck using Pyramid Strings. Plus also doing the same wiring as the original one had. That would give those who would like to have similar to a Rickenbacker scale wise and possibly similar tone due to the Toaster pickups. It would be very unique guitar too. :) Love your videos and would love to see you do a gun video using an m1 carbine to test.

[@brendanmanning9683]

When you did the splatter over that beautiful burst I just about hunted u down lol. Love the videos tho keep it up👍🏻

[@Malum09]

If I ever become famous I’ll ask Dan to customize my guitars.

[@croc3862]

I signed up for the course mainly because I want to start taking myself seriously as a musician, but partly because I genuinely enjoy your content

[@rayzin1021]

Thanks for the lesson, I really like your use of the Rit dye and Tung oil.

[@richardolson1936]

really nice end product, and sound! I just signed up and I hope to make 2019 one well played year.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks man! I hope you learn a lot!

[@cremejockey8636]

Why would you put the killswitch next to the thing that already does the same effect? I would’ve put it in a more accessible spot

[@JahMeanXBeezy]

Creme Jockey he wired in the killswitch because the pickups didn't have separate volume controls, the guitar had only master volume and tone dials, and he used those other routed holes to put in coil tapping switches

[@ryaneastwood6561]

@@JahMeanXBeezy why not use a push pull pot

[@mitsummers]

Dan, Awesome video as always. I was curious on how you sealed the stain. I don't beleive yout mentioned it in your video. Thanks.

[@derrick9702]

Just finished my guitar - I like the results from the rit dye but hated the tung oil, so I finished with deft clear wood finish instead

[@flapjack413]

You can fill in imperfections in binding by mixing shavings of the binding with acetone.. over time, the acetone melts it down into a liquid form, which you can then take and fill the holes with. The remaining acetone will bond it to the existing plastic, and then evaporate. At that point, you have solid plastic which can be sanded and scraped to perfection.

[@ultrakool]

make a brian may red special (aka, the fireplace or the old lady) as a future video project

[@APOLOGYTT]

Honestly loved watched this video.. I’m currently working on the same les Paul style project except I bough mine without the bridge and stop tail piece holes pre drilled. I’m actually creating mine with a string thru body style, with a roller bridge, 81/85 ivory active pickups & Wilmington headstock tuners. It’s gonna be red and black based from the black widow lea Paul from Gibson. I love the videos, and keep making more! Subscribing now.

[@timpreston46]

you can avoid drilling a hole for a kill switch simply use a wireless and stand out of range

[@peterzelaya9948]

Lol

[@harryhipkin3386]

First of your videos I’ve watched but certainly not the last. Just bought a shirt seeing as my two favourite things are featured on it. Off to watch the rest of your videos 👍

[@davidharrison4335]

Extremely informative, I've always wanted a les paul, but I've never wanted to build my own more than this one! Yours turned out great, phenomenal video

[@James-fu9ml]

Could you do a Custom 24 style build?

[@Guitarmachine115]

How much would u charge to do this for someone who doesn’t have that much experience. Could u do a cherry burst on it and would $150 be good

[@BigMarcSosa]

He built to that thing for 300$ and you want him to make you one for 150$ ? Are you stupid ?

[@Guitarmachine115]

@@BigMarcSosa was talking about the paint lol 😂

[@HiddeSipkerodenburg]

Please do an explorer build!!

[@rudiyantohalim736]

From all the build u've done (watch a lot of your guitar build) this one is the best and beast ! Love it man, since i'm looking for a LP shape guitar

[@Malum09]

Whenever I watch a G&G video I can only say this: “I’LL TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOCK!!!”

[@Gorgathor]

Video should be called "Build your DREAM Les Paul for LESS than $300 if you already have all the tools necessary to build the guitar!!!"

[@maxgregory2227]

When you look at a diy video for a desk or project like that the titles are the same. They’re assuming you have tools of course.

[@miguelmendoza3638]

Did you expect to build a guitar with a hand saw and a hammer?

[@willfowler8540]

@@miguelmendoza3638 lol

[@עומרויצמן]

You are so amezing this guitar looks and sund so good, im biling a guitar and i becuse of you. Your vidios are great and you all ways find ways to give as discaunts on staf.

[@natesenft5376]

I just got my kit from the fretwire, I’m doing a similar build, but I’m just doing basic les Paul wiring with the kill switch, no coil split or anything, in the future i might change things tho, I also got the kit that has a set neck and splayed maple, but the body has seemingly multiple grain directions? I was wondering if I should sand along the tigerstriping or the main dark spalted grain

[@823Labs]

Saw this a couple of years ago, and I STILL want one... damn that thing is gorgeous

[@draleigh8881]

oh man, you saying "tiger striping" triggered me so bad hahah it's called "flame", hence flamed maple.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Weird that it triggered you. Lots of people refer to flaming as tiger striping 🤷‍♂️

[@markbundy1694]

So Bad Asszzz!!! Looks great, sounds Terrific...

[@MTRX2011]

I've always wanted a Les Paul with a Purple See-Through Finish. 8(

[@IsasHappyHour]

black nail polish and a purple burst guitar... Dan... are you going emo?

[@GunsandGuitars]

Haha this was sort of out of my comfort zone. Now that it’s out of my system I can do another hipster build lol

[@IsasHappyHour]

Guns and Guitars well I mean if the channel goes south, you could always appeal to the 13 year old emo kids and do more stuff like this with a long wig on. Just some food for thought.

[@exltd001]

This is probably your best work yet. Good Job

[@diegonator0342]

i signed up for the course. thank you for giving me an opportunity to not only grow as a guitarist, but as a musician.

[@josiahstringer9435]

I think i like Les Pauls again...🤩

[@BBQ1953]

That guitar looks more like a Jackson Monarkh than a Gibson Les Paul.

[@skatertwig26]

I believe is modeled from an ESP Eclipse but with the knob layout of a les paul. Good looking still.

[@imsgoalie1]

I would've loved to see his result without the splats and a good gloss coat; what's wrong with a beautiful guitar!? That said, I couldn't achieve as good of a result as he does here. Nicely done.

[@cesarbh87]

Talking about that. Do you know if regular automotive lacquer can be used over the dye he applied? I gotta say I liked the method he used but some gloss would've been great

[@imsgoalie1]

Cesar Alejandro Barragan Hernandez I don’t know. I would imagine with a non natural color guitar, yellowing isn’t desirable (some people like the look of it as a natural wood guitar ages). So I’d go with a two part clear coat and something specifically that cures with some ductility/elasticity (to stretch with humidity changes in the wood). There are lots of different formulations of two part clear coat that fit that bill. As for whether or not there’s a single stage lacquer that is as UV resistant as two part clear and also flexible... I don’t know. Maybe?

[@andyvernonfollowerofchrist6409]

Love the splatter effect seriously considering that on a guitar that I am building now. Thanks for the theory course link been really seriously thinking about a theory course for a while to improve my playing cheers bro

[@vestaxx_pitseleh2690]

LP is my favourite guitar.

[@thejusticeization]

so you like hard to play and fat chunky heavy guitars? lol

[@vestaxx_pitseleh2690]

@@thejusticeization nah

[@theguitaristthatdrums6062]

If u ever make another Chanel you should name it bases and bazookas

[@libertarious]

Hey, put the splatter finish on a Telle or Strat ki: SPLATTERCASTER!!!

[@flahprius]

Super cool!! I like your binding scraping idea. Since you asked in the video, I'll share my binding scraper, though I'm not sure if it's better or worse than yours. I take a dowel and notch a thin, deep notch into the end (imagine it's like a slot head truss rod end with a super deep slot). Then I insert a razor blade into it with the sharp end towards the bottom. That way, I can adjust the depth of the razor for the top or the side. As long as the blade is tight in the notch, it doesn't slip and it's super sharp. I run the rounded part against the body, and the blade sticking out scrapes the binding.

[@flahprius]

And by the way, that sunburst came out amazing!!

[@SA8TER21]

For the sides of the guitar body when I used to work at Premier Builder Guild we would use glass microscope slides. Doesnt really take any wood off but will leave a smooth finish to binding that you can go back over with some high grit sandpaper and get the binding preped for paint or buffing.

[@GunsandGuitars]

That’s a new idea! Thanks for the tip!

[@entertainmentpagoda6024]

All hail to the Greatest builder of all time!!! ❤💯🔥