Build your DREAM SUSTAINIAC (ft.

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They built this awesome guitar body for me, and I turned it into my DREAM SUSTAINIAC! Usually sustainiac’s are heavy metal shredder guitars, but a sustainer pickup can be used for lighter styles of music as well, so I set out to build a sort of nashville tele/strat with a sustainer, and I couldn’t be more happy with the results! Here are the parts I used:
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[@StinkfaceMcPew]

:gets body from Scar my Guitar: :scars guitar: I'll never get tired of the demo riff at the end.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Haha thanks stinkface!

[@UnitedStatesel]

"How do you fix something like this?" If I've learned anything about building guitars on this channel, the answer is tung oil.

[@GunsandGuitars]

😂😂😂😂yes!!! Why didn’t I think of that???

[@roughlyspeaking3895]

Dang, you know its bad when Dan breaks out the "golly gee willikers!"

[@jayvessel3444]

Lolin

[@GunsandGuitars]

Gosh darn freaking shizzle!!!’

[@roughlyspeaking3895]

@@GunsandGuitars Oh man! See you at the alter this weekend!

[@brucelk19]

Right! It’s like the universally understood, @least throughout the lower 48 contiguous states, “I fucked up, but I’m tryna change my ways!” Haha

[@theguitarmanifesto]

Life just got real 😎🤘

[@mattterrell4304]

Love the message "wear your scars" god bless

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks Matt!

[@mattterrell4304]

@@GunsandGuitars you're very welcome. I had a similar circumstance and revelation when I was making my own. Tool marks, some sanding marks, etc... mine isnt perfect by any means, but definitely the best sounding I own

[@jeffallen3382]

@@GunsandGuitars I like how the "scar" message fits in with what you said about our life with Christ. Well said Dan! Not many people have the courage to say that publicly. Plus the name of the kit company being Scar my guitar.

[@AOfuhSHO]

Dan coming through with the sermon! Keep spreading the Gospel man, I love it!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks aaron!

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

Amen brother

[@scottmiller260]

The best guns and guitars episode ever. Great job, Dan.

[@JamieLamb]

I agree completely!!!!! So REAL... Great message and great practical info when mistakes happen.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks guys!

[@keithsmith9889]

Scares give life more beautiful character.. I'm happy with that perspective

[@rhykko77]

The sign of a master is NOT that he never makes mistakes , but how excellently he deals with his mistakes . You did good and you added a bit of funk to the beast !

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

This is my favorite build of yours, by far! Correcting the “overbite” from the router was as good as anyone could do, and I can’t agree with you more about sound vs looks. If looks were so important, people wouldn’t be paying thousands of dollars for Custom Shop relic’d guitars, and I wouldn’t be so ugly. 😂

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

Elon Mush yes.

[@elonmush4793]

However the battle scar philosophy is fine, too. Still a gorgeous build!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks James! Appreciate the feedback and I agree entirely!

[@brucelk19]

James TheDoctor Duncan FACTS! He did a great job patching that mistake. & gives it really does give it character & when it’s all said & done makes it your own & shows your hard work & resilience. & I like how he brought it around to the message & scar analogy, bc it’s so true & simple, yet we all benefit from being reminded! & what’s more rock n roll than building your own guitar EVH or Brian May STYLE w/ battle scars(on it & you) & then jammin on it. Especially when it SOUNDS GREAT! Also, I actually considered for a minute that it might not look that bad if he left the chunk out. Or if there’s a certain input jack shape out there like maybe a 90 degree type that has a side on face of guitar and other side on the width.. or wondered if a standard Strat type input jack would have mounted there and covered the flaw.. really not sure hadn’t actually looked this cray cray thought up to see I’m out of my mind. N know that wouldn’t have helped at that moment.

[@siddiquemohammed3296]

Normal people: Well, I'm stranded, better get some help. GnG: *uses Duct tape to repair a truck and makes a guitar while stranded* Cocaine's a hell of a drug.

[@GunsandGuitars]

😂😂😂

[@pedraw]

It is a "scar my guitar" body.............

[@johnmiller1665]

Thanks for the “wear your scars” monologue! I have plenty of scars and Christ has helped me to be a better man. I find myself almost always wishing that my scars could be completely removed, but the way you said that resonated with me and I am even more grateful for the healing Christ has given me! I am left with the reminder that I should never do that again! Peace!

[@geegee1014]

The sustainer sounds great! On old single coils they used surgical tubing instead of springs, this might be the same stuff.

[@GunsandGuitars]

That sounds right! Thanks for the tip!

[@falerving2588]

@@GunsandGuitars thought old feners used em as well

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

The springs are there to prevent you from over torquing the screws and damaging the pickup threads. Surgical tubing, while rigid, will crack and warp with enough force.

[@calinguga]

@@BrunodeSouzaLino yeah and it rots too

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

@@calinguga And the springs also serve to keep the screw under tension constantly so vibration from you playing doesn't loosen them over time.

[@christophervandamme4466]

It's great to see a fellow follower of Christ openly talk about their faith on youtube! Love your content and keep up the good work man!

[@TononiaWorld]

Hey, regarding the Scars, didn't you ever notices that after resurrecting Jesus never removed his holes, there is a reason for that.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Wow good point and very thought provoking!

[@adrian2433]

Yeah, the reason is that you can't remove a hole

[@kyranlior1476]

@@adrian2433 yeah you can, just cut it off

[@ItsEmilyEliza]

Preach bruh

[@grangerousdesigns4678]

That guitar looks like a 3 way hybrid between a jaguar, telecaster and SG. I also appreciated your message at the end. Good job Dan and GOD bless.

[@jolof96]

Came for the guitar build and stay for the heartfelt speech ♥️ And the guitar looks and sounds amazing

[@GrayMatter13]

I showed up for the project, but stayed for the heartfelt message. Thank you, Dan.

[@jonathandiaz2695]

You are my only subscription brother! LOVE this channel. Tons of info, great builds, budget friendly...and most importantly FAMILY friendly. Nice to have someone putting something positive out there. You are a fantastic role model. Keep up the great work and keep the faith!

[@jeffreycollins7297]

Especially dug how you left the burn marks. Give that axe some character.

[@TomTobin67]

I'm a fellow Christian (not a good one but he's still a mentor) and I had a router accident just today. Luckily, its an easy fix but still sets me back and I hate that. GRRRRR!!

[@nicklong4281]

The repaired part of the body gives it character. It's got it's own personality

[@kerekes1952]

Dan, thank you for your testimony!!! < God bless all you are doing to bring Him glory!

[@robertclarkguitar]

Scar-my-guitar kicks butt man. I love their show and their big hearts. Fantastic craftsman building all types in their garage. It's insane.

[@kurtisgagnon2726]

By far the best build yet, cool guitar made and great lesson learned

[@SaltyLegion]

U MADE ME CRY A LITTLE...Goin thru some ruff stuff...gotta learn to live with the scars...Great channel dude. Thank you for that.🙂

[@scarmyguitar]

You out done yerself bro!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks Sean!

[@hardinmichael1981]

What a beautiful guitar and even more beautiful message.

[@gloryxkid]

With everything together, you can hardly notice the cuts in the wood! Amazing as always, I absolutely love the body and pickguard

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks alex!

[@suitsandstrings55]

Man I just came for some tung oil memes, not an epiphany and tears... This is the best video I've seen in years. Full stop. You rock Dan.

[@stevenheinje181]

I told my grand daughter, yes a brother, I don’t invite trials. But, the humility and depth life brings is precious and I wouldn’t trade it for youth or an easier life.

[@billthrone3640]

Scar's is what life is all about. The more scar means you arn't afraid to try. At 73 all my scars are memories I wouldn't trade for anything. Keep trying, scaring and healing, oh and God Bless!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Great advice! Thanks bill!

[@Aaron-zh4kj]

Way to make a teachable moment in a guitar build video. Love it. I'm digging your channel more and more. Edit: BRO, I knew you were a believer. Your other videos with your demeanor and lack of cursing, then the first half of this video, with your shirt and then your tattoo with Scripture, and right then when I noticed, you shared about Jesus. I KNEW IT. haha. Way to live your faith loud, man.

[@rdpurdom]

Wow! I am really impressed with what you’ve said here. I’ve been following you now for about a year now. I live here in Oklahoma. Welcome to our state and I hope you have a great stay!

[@alk225]

think you just saved me from destroying my first build. planning on using a router for the first time and rolling over the edges of the body and didn't even think of that pesky hole on the side. but even if I did follow in your footsteps - greatly appreciate how you recovered. always learning a lot. thank you.

[@brandondufrene4706]

As a brother in Christ, I absolutely love how bold you are when talking about your faith! The guitars looks and sounds awesome. Can't wait to see the next one. Sola Deo Gloria.

[@modergav]

I'm not a religious person myself. But I'm true believer that you must be proud what made you, filosofy wise and belief wise. So, I totally agree with you.

[@brandondufrene4706]

Out of curiosity, what do you believe in?

[@modergav]

@@brandondufrene4706 as a man of science that I used to be I believe that the science and God are not to be excluded by each other. They are both sides of the same coin. It is hard to explain by a KZbin comment section ahahaha. But I do believe in God yes, sir.

[@brandondufrene4706]

The God of the Bible? If that is the case, it's perfectly fine to have a high regard for science, but scripture has the final say. Any science that conflicts with scripture must be rejected as untruthful.

[@willfowler8540]

@@brandondufrene4706 you see, that's the reason why I don't like it. Science does not lie. Impossible for it to because of laws of physics. There is no way God is going to bend laws of physics and they're still gonna exist later.

[@scratchcrafter]

21:40 is the best part of this video.... thank you for your integrity and faith!

[@jayvessel3444]

Been looking forward to this one Dan, and almost 30 min too! Heckin nice. I'll be watching it later tonight.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Haha yeah it’s a long one, grab some popcorn!

[@TheBnjmnlrd]

Damn that's a great looking guitar! and as of now, my favorite guitar creation vid. Thanks man.

[@zekegrey5655]

Wow, this was a blessing and an unexpected surprise. I was looking for a video on installation for a sustainiac single coil pickup. God Bless you!

[@CaptainPantys]

Dude one of the illest builds I've seen in a while. It has sssoooo much personality.

[@MajorUpgrade]

So I FINALLY watched this. Dan, I am just amazed at what you can do while travelling, and with minimal tools, to make killer guitars! It gives me hope that one day I could build guitars as awesome as this! In addition, and possibly more importantly, you brought the whole "scarred guitar" into a perfect parable of each of our lives. None of us are as perfect as we would like for others to believe we are...but each of us can still sing our own song. Yes there is pain, but that just gives the song feeling, and makes it more believable, and more relate-able. You rock man, and I am fully behind what you do, who you stand for, and what you stand for! Choose joy, and continue to follow your faith. Prayers going up for safety and blessings for you and your family. Thanks for keeping it real, dude!

[@garyjones7044]

"Who thinks of that", Leo Fender, come on dude, you should of known that.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Yeah apparently I should know more. Oh well, clever is clever, I’m still stealing the idea.

[@garyjones7044]

I'm leaning stuff all the time myself, love your channel, I remember routine out a guitar and suddenly the router started tracking funny, mine was a total loss but I definitely learned something that day.

[@smittysmat7826]

Can’t tell how much I like this. The guitar..and the message. Both beautiful.

[@mholly1973]

The whole deal with the tool marks and other deals just shows it’s truly a one of a kind and adds value , I’d never guessed they charge more for them scars, look at the road worn guitars etc 😂

[@chrisstolle5664]

Dan, love the videos anyway but the analogy about the scars is actually worth the goof. If we can turn mistakes into learning opportunities/ teaching opportunities then God be glorified. As a pastor from NE, God bless you bro.

[@brianbeath8690]

Best guitar build ever man. Amen all the way. The truth and transparency of your heart makes this guitar build GOLD ALL THE WAY!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks Brian!

[@doofs]

i absolutely adore that song you played, massive modest mouse vibes, it was super lovely.

[@JamieLamb]

Would have seen this earlier, but have been dealing newborn issues lol. I'll PM you on FB the details. Thanks for the prayers, and for the great video!!!! Rock on brother!!!!

[@daveeverhart5834]

Wow. I've not heard the term 'Sustainiac' in years. I was one of the dudes on the original Sustainiac project, back in the early 80's.... still have one of the units. Suffice to say, it's changed greatly, since Gary sold it to Hamer.

[@memesupreme4338]

Dude! Fellow brother in Christ! *High five*!!!!! I've been watching your channel forever and had no clue! Love it!

[@DavidHinesMusic]

Loving the lower cutaway and the headstock!

[@the_real_beefchunks]

Bro I respect you so much for proclaiming your faith on youtube. I love your videos, and will be making my own bass kit when it arrives. God bless you, and I'm looking forward to more of your videos in the future!

[@davidvicars6688]

I came here because of the sustainer pickup install, and became a subscriber after hearing your message towards the end of the video, so often we worry about what the world thinks of us instead of what really matters. I build guitars from scratch and can relate to the mistake you made, as I have made many myself lol. Keep doing what you do brother, and praise and glory be to almighty God in Heaven. Amen

[@bjdenil]

You have no idea how well your revelation at the end of this video ties into Scarred Guitars and their founding. Their guitars are amazing looking but the best thing about them is how they play not what they look like. It fits with who they are as a company.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Well I’m lucky that worked out so well then!

[@discordmarauder]

I’m a 16 year old building my first guitar, and I wanted to tell you that you’ve been an inspiration.

[@FormanJA]

Thanks Chris, needed a good reminder that appearances are only surface. Who you are deep inside is what really matters.

[@hawleybrowder4083]

Hey Dan. You did the video a couple of months ago but the message is so needed today. As humans we need to stop focusing on the outside and more of what’s on the inside of each other.

[@charliedurham1954]

Amen brother. Let's all become better people. Thank you for your work and deeds.

[@StavK]

Dan, I’ve enjoyed your videos for a while now and just wanted to say how much I’ve learned but also how much I’ve been inspired by your passion and journey for growing your designs and techniques. May I also note that lately your story-telling with the editing in your videos is on a whole other level! Thank you and I’m looking forward to more! -Stav

[@bobstokes1302]

Looks great Dan! Glad to see you back in the saddle. Hope the truck fix stays simple.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Yup, $7.99 on amazon! Lol

[@isaacandhismusic1153]

That body shape is amazing, wish I could get a template of that. Only time I’ve ever felt the urge to build a guitar from scratch

[@aaronthompson4537]

Thanks for the post, Dan! Appreciate the words too. I probably would have done something weird with the patch and colored it black to match the pickguard or something :)

[@GunsandGuitars]

That actually probably would have been a better idea honestly.

[@fearbabyriffs]

Now that's a guitar with a great "road" story.

[@carlodevivomusicontent2138]

Looks great and sounds even better. Greatings from Italy, nice message you gave at the end. God bless

[@Dampzombieslayer]

You know, I’m not a believer but I do like that “wear your scars” message lol. Didn’t expect all these sappy feels when I was watching a sustaniac installation video. Guitar sounds badass btw 👍🏿

[@hunterrussell9263]

Really like how you recorded the background/intro music with the guitar you were building! Gives us a nice little preview of the end product ;)

[@vadartime]

Dan, this is your greatest video yet! Keep it up man. You have such an awesome platform. For the people out there that get offended about the convo you had toward the end, dont let it bother you. Keep it up man! Love it!

[@HavendaleBlvd80]

Holy Moses, this guitar sounds fantastic. Loving your videos pal. You are a natural on camera. Very talented. I'll be following your instructions once I start my first DIY kit. Thank you.

[@lukas145]

Preach it Son!! Keep up the good work. God bless you!

[@Miningfordiamonds1]

To me I love the tool marks and the chunk replaced. They make the guitar special. Someone could get the same body, the same finish, same everything but those things make that guitar stand out from the rest (besides the fact that no one else has a guitar like this.) I love it.

[@stephenbarton2625]

Love this message at the end Dan. We are not perfect. Instead, God has made us perfectly in His image (flaws, scars, and all). Too often I find myself worrying what people think about me. We should all wear our scars proudly. That is the good stuff that makes us who we are. Keep being you brother- it really helps us to see someone who has flaws just like us. You are doing amazing work! God bless you brother!

[@gregcallahan5397]

Enjoying the channel Dan. Realized awhile back that you were a fellow believer. One of the reasons I subscribed. Keep the great content coming and God Bless!

[@acornhead73]

I really love and appreciate your real talk in this video. God bless you my brother.

[@stevenheinje181]

I work in paint R&D, I keep 60 mils syringes for small mixes, color, 2K primers. The graduations are about +/-2% if you get no bubbles. An easy tip you can probably sell with a link. If your weren’t cheap, you can take a color to a Sherwin Williams Intermix plant and they match to a specific wood. Of course 50 bucks a quart and they are very strong stains so that quart will last years. Maybe for a favorite color. I like what you did for the idea of a kit build, cheap is good.

[@ConstrutorMusical]

This os your best video, Dan! The mistake... The correction... The reflection... The sound... Just great! Thanks!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Wow thanks! I appreciate the feedback!

[@tracymussotte4184]

Loved this video one of your best guitars so far. Keep on going brother. Appreciated the message at the end, I really needed it. Can't wait for your next video.

[@MrMichaelConstantine]

This guy and his channel epitomises my stereo type of Americans. Guitars, guns and Jesus Christ. Absolutely love this channel.

[@philusschwiftikus]

wow... that is probably the most beautiful Guitar you build! And you also spoke some true Words... kinda straight to the heard

[@gergemall]

Love seafoam color, you’re very creative. Wood putty , bondo . I’d patch it with doll rod . A friend of my 50 years ago stepped on his Martin d 18 and his dad filled with wood filler . He was a chemist , and that guitar is still around with a magnificent tone .

[@stephaniaustin2099]

I like the Life Lessons with Dan section! Thanks for sharing.

[@LosRockson]

Man, I didn't know you were christian, man. I admired you so much, but I admire you beyond that now. I appreciate all you do for your fans, nonetheless, because many of us have taken benefits on your teachings and will be forever grateful.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@LosRockson]

Guns and Guitars I am becoming a patreon today.

[@djay6651]

That's about my favorite guitar you've done, scars and all.

[@JamieLamb]

HEY MAN.... Thanks for the shout out!!!!!!! I'm honored!!!!!!!

[@klxmaster14]

Great vid. Thanks for being real and unashamed about your relationship with the King.

[@spencermarcotte1494]

This might be my favorite guitar build of yours, that is one gorgeous axe.

[@scarmyguitar]

Guitar madness!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks spencer!

[@harper.the.confused]

I feel like your guitar builds are just getting better

[@rjmprod]

loved the voyage.... Thanks for being real...

[@corlan94]

Hey Dan, nice save ;). Great build as always, and thanks for your clear and heart felt sharing of faith!! A thing of beauty.

[@torta122]

Best of your videos. Perfect balance of guitar knowledge and spirituality. God bless you.

[@SW-kw7dr]

Been following your channel for a while now and never comment on You Tube but had to on this one. You are a genuine all around great guy and I now have a greater respect for you after watching you testimony. I had a similar mistake when building your 1 x 12 bee box. Router chipped out and as a result mine will have to be an open back now. Lost interest in finishing as a result but you have given me inspiration to finish it this weekend. Thanks again for sharing the great content especially the low cost projects that turn out amazing.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Wow thanks for the compliment. You made my day! Glad you’re inspired to finish that cab now!

[@danterosales6985]

Hope youre doing alright after the hospital, keep on y'all! The work is still coming out great man.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks Dante!

[@fatworksfoods]

Love the shape of that guitar

[@drewdunham5862]

I love what you said in this video 20 minutes in. Preach that brother. Love what you're doing keep it up

[@thinkofparis]

those rubber bolt holders that replace the springs is something bill lawrence and fender have been doing for a long long time. they have always been on my fender tele's (since the late 90s if my memory is correct). I know for a fact that in 2003 the bill lawrence pickups came with those.

[@kiarabellewest]

Amen! Love this and you! Way to go cousin!

[@andrewangerhofer3838]

Wow, this video is just amazing on so many levels! Thanks, Dan

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks Andrew!

[@marvinbanjo]

The amber rubber spring material that holds the screws into the pick guard is just surgical tubing available at most hardware stores and hobby shops really cheap too .

[@donovanhowardmusic]

Absolutely the best video you have made yet! Thanks Dan, oh and the guitar is nice too. God bless you buddy!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks Donovan!

[@ianjohnston8057]

Hey, so the rubber tubing for the pickup screws -- go to your local pet store and get a roll of aquarium air pump tubing. It's the same stuff and you can cut it to size.