Building my Custom Guitar from Scratch

To those looking for the 2nd, more in depth video: I'm sorry, but it is not finished yet. You can, however, find many more details about this project at this link: www.instructables.com/id/Semi...
This video showcases the process that I took when building my custom Telecaster from scratch in the summer of 2018. With a project of this scale and a video of this length, there are obviously many details left out. This is an artistic video, not a tutorial, so I am working on a full in-depth process video to share all the details of this project. Subscribe to see that video when it comes out!
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Guitar Demos: Various licks performed by Jack Monaco
+thanks to Josh Haile for letting me use his photoshop subscription

[@HighlineGuitars]

I love that moment stain hits figured wood.

[@travishemming3783]

It is a beautiful moment. Jack did a great job on this. And I've watched a ton of your videos as well, Chris. You do great work and have taught me a ton, especially about finishing.

[@baoboustravel4033]

Magical.

[@aevoguitars2576]

my favourite bit too of guitar building.. thats the moment you figure out what its going to look like.

[@scottjanssen65]

What a gorgeous instrument! Great job. You might want to consider sharing this video with prospective employers any time you're in the job market. When I see that someone has done something like this for fun, it demonstrates vision, initiative, patience, perseverance, and the commitment and follow-through to complete a complex project like this; all of the same qualities that employers find highly desirable. Rock on!

[@Madmanmarque]

I actually got into college after showing the guitar I built. I told the dean that interviewed me, "If I can do this, I can make it here". He later told me that it was what got me in.

[@minkorrh]

1000% correct. I'd hire anyone with this level of patience and attention to detail.

[@delamar6199]

Yes, tuning or intonation seems off. However, you seem to be very young and this is truly incredible workmanship already. Keep up this gift and your name will ring along with the big dudes some day!

[@jonathanbaum876]

I think he just didn’t adjust the saddles on the bridge to fix intonation (or didn’t stretch the strings so they went out of tune) either way seems simple enough to fix

[@corwinmallonee4319]

glad i'm not the only one who noticed, 15 minutes with a strobe tuner and a screw driver and he have that intonation problem fixed

[@SteveXs2]

That is a truly beautiful guitar. Excellent work.

[@thecityofficial6367]

This is the most beautiful guitar build I’ve seen on KZbin. Or at all for that matter. When you started putting on the finish, and those designs from the wood just starting coming through like rays of sunlight on a cloudy day... I choked up a little bit. Hold crap man. This is perfect. 10/10

[@fatabelly]

It's a really beautiful looking guitar. And an instrument that has been very well made with devotion, love and care.

[@UltraD52]

The wood, the stain color, the pick guard, the knobs... I love all your choices.

[@mindwaterfallakaleroythech75]

Beautiful. Well done. You’re blessed to have access to such a workshop.

[@mwblackbelt]

What a gorgeous guitar! Love how the wood grain shows up so pretty, even in the neck

[@stansema1]

If you ever find yourself feeling down or depressed about the state of the world, find and watch a video like this. You're a supremely talented young man. Thanks for posting this!

[@josephpbrown]

Just don't read any of wijk89's replies

[@emmanuellewilts2934]

Beautiful guitar and I enjoyed seeing your techniques. I'll be eagerly keeping an eye out for the second more in depth video

[@shafraazali2633]

OML I love how the music is in sync with the video, amazing edit and amazing woodworking skills.

[@OnRadioAir7]

Nice work, beautiful guitar. Nothing tops the feeling of playing a guitar you built from scratch. The figuring on that wood is just stunning!

[@1777DK]

Sanding the inside, that’s dedication! 💪

[@treymacaluso1364]

That is an absolutely beautiful instrument, and an impressive degree of craftsmanship in making it. That's an instrument you can take pride in, and I can only imagine the joy of playing it, knowing that you made it with you own hands. I hope it brings you that joy for many years to come, and I'm interested to see future projects you may embark on.

[@espvp95]

Beautiful guitar. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@CaioCodes]

Amazing work. I'm astonished. Great job!

[@tanhelmet]

the best 12 minute video ever. you are talented, creative and patient. that's the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen. keep up the good work. AWESOME.

[@seaco4270]

I’m amazed at the quality of craftsmanship you have displayed at such a young age. Don’t let any detractors ever discourage you-you truly have a talent. Great job and really good production quality on the video as well. Cheers from Houston!

[@mrlionel1965]

You did an amazing job on this. You should be VERY proud! It’s beautiful!

[@MahikGretsch]

So young, and so amazing skills. I can't believe it. It's really a nice guitar.

[@magicdaveable]

WOW! MOST EXCELLENT BUILD! Gorgeous Guitar.

[@m7alan7johnson7]

What a wonderful job you did! Amazed at the outcome. Great job.

[@tomjohnson5597]

I can only imagine how it makes you feel to build what you want. Good looking guitar, great work!

[@gabrielgaldinodesouza8746]

Really a great and careful job. More than a beautiful guitar, comes from heart. Hugh from Brasil! 👏👏

[@keeplookingup2]

Jack, this is a terrific build. You are truly very very talented. I'm looking to get into building my own guitar as well, can't wait for your second video

[@5GaloFreedom]

Holy smokes! You built a beautiful guitar! Much respect.

[@GuitarReviver]

This deserves SO many more views, absolutely incredible work!

[@billchurch1145]

Stunningly gorgeous instrument. OMG, but to have that kind of woodworking talent and dedication at such a young age! I can only imagine what Jack's creations will look like when he's 40...

[@lm193hk]

Awesome man! LIke how it sounds. So warm so sweet~

[@stevencjones5236]

Magnificent! Wood selected is absolutely stunning... loved watching grain come to life as you stained it... always my favorite moment in woodworking! 140 hours WELL SPENT! Congratulations on an amazing build.

[@uptopmikep7065]

Amazing job Jack! Beautiful. I’m sure it was a labor of Love.

[@Exortation777]

Well done. A master builder in the making. Never stop learning!!!

[@fs7572]

Beautiful filming and editing! AND craftsmanship! :-)

[@Dazzling_Fox]

Beautiful guitar. Very good video editing. Nice guitar tone. You rock!

[@aoipanda25]

Thank you for sharing this build. It’s really inspiring! ☺️

[@pauldavis5489]

Beautiful work Jack, Thank you for sharing!

[@lydiamarku]

i’m so amazed to say the least by your hard work jack!! keep it up!!

[@stephendunnegarcia4030]

Awesome job, what a beautiful piece!!!

[@tmitz73]

Just Beautiful. Well Done!!!

[@natas3.14]

Absolutely glorious, beautiful work

[@DTGuitarTech]

Stunning. Both the wood and the craftsmanship

[@paulypoobrain2929]

The figuring on the back is amazing and on the front, unique and stunning

[@Ibaneddie76]

Excellent job man, I build custom guitars too so I really appreciate the craftsmanship that went into this build. The wood you used is absolutely gorgeous. You need to get a fret blade for your table saw and build a sled for cutting your frets, it works a lot faster and is much more accurate. You have a talent man keep up the great work.

[@rafaelcoli4797]

Just beautiful! Great work

[@davidlalremruata]

Great uses of great tools. Great build. Tones are pretty good, too.

[@steby123]

Just plain great wood and workmanship!!

[@BenPlass]

This is seriously an unbelievable video. You did an awesome job! Very cool.

[@aevoguitars2576]

stunning piece of wood, love the front! a bit different too, bookmatching not needed.👌

[@ericj1332]

Well done young man. Love that top.

[@giampierolopresti41]

The guitar is beautiful. Excellent job!!!

[@instantshinramen]

Amazing stuff man! Absolutely beautiful guitar

[@renzotaboada4929]

the whole work seems out of this world dude, even the video edit.. this is an amazing video

[@maicobotega7195]

Such a Beautifull guitar man!! Just amazing job!

[@SNTOSN]

Congratulations!. It looks and sounds great

[@apkhazavagiorgi]

Great job !!! One of the most beautiful instrument i ever seen !!!!!!!!!

[@phlop4511]

Awesome work man, great looking Tele !!!

[@pineapple3037]

Wow, this was amazing. Great job man

[@wonyoungkoh309]

What a beautiful guitar mate! Awesome !

[@jimmyyes7269]

Awesome job and a wonderful instrument!

[@bboychriss94dmc]

FELICITACIONES! QUE HERMOSO INSTRUMENTO, Y TE QUEDO GENIAL EL VIDEO

[@chaplinesque111]

Congrats Dude! Amazing!!! Looks Stunning!!!!

[@sandraspears6389]

I enjoyed watching this video, you are a very talented young man and that is a Beautiful guitar and it sounds amazing. Since I love the Blues, i really enjoy the soft tones the F-hole gives this Tele style guitar.

[@UriX_]

Beautiful guitar, fantastic work!

[@74dartman13]

Nice work! It looks amazing!👍😎🎸🎶

[@Thejayfrancis]

Wow. Beautiful. Great work man.

[@barryfenwick2206]

Great job buddy! That top looks stunning, quality craftsmanship, beautiful looking instrument👍

[@freeelectron8261]

Beautiful custom Tele build. You sir are a true craftsman.

[@bigbo1865]

No seriously what an outstanding job you did..😮

[@martymcmannis9121]

Thanks for the video. Very good job. Impressive work. I now have hope of building one.

[@sbbsjeff]

Beautiful guitar! Well done.

[@barrywhaley958]

building your guitar ...in the process, itching to see your full length video Jack ! Beautiful Job !

[@barrywhaley958]

One of your songs your playing , is called Ever Be ?

[@gpsontime4598]

Watching 100's of videos on guitar making. Highline is one of the best, but yours is right up there if not equal to! I also chose a Telecaster, as homage to the first great 'plank' guitar. You chose a 'Thinline.' I have enough materials to build two . . . the second will have a Roland piezo pickup built in at the end of a short tele bridge.

[@sunnys3325]

Talent right here....great video and great job!

[@musicbill]

Amazing job.!! Looks awesome

[@KeganVanSickle]

Gorgeous guitar, great job!

[@harveyvillalobos7151]

Awesome! Beautiful piece of art.

[@Togglefree]

What a beautiful Tele guitar you made there. I'm amazed by your craftsmanship. Great Job!

[@fabienares5577]

Woods are just amazing!!!

[@russellscott1151]

Super super job. I’ll go watch the break down vids as well. Congrats

[@74dartman13]

Absolutely gorgeous! One of the nicest Teles I've ever seen!👍😎🎸🎶

[@ollieneilson2815]

What an amazing job you have done of this. What a skilled individual

[@edulieb]

What a beautiful job

[@curtismills303]

That is one beautiful guitar. Excellent job.

[@tdalb8985]

Wow! Beautiful work.

[@DlmlZ]

Wow, excellent job! Well done! I wish I had a carpentry with all that tools an machines, for sure I would also start building my own guitars. Thanks for sharing. I love it!

[@christopheradams7942]

Very beautiful guitar man. Great job. Keep it up and you just might have a future building guitars.

[@IdigN1]

A really well made video. Makes me want to go and plant my own tree in the yard right now and make a guitar out of it one day. I like stuff like this that requires precision. Thank you for posting, sir.

[@nunosilva6787]

Well done. Keep it up you are on the right path

[@sethferguson7365]

I know this is a bit old, but wow. Seriously dude this looks so amazing.

[@AminDehnavi]

Love it man. Well done buddy.

[@timwood6115]

Great video making, great guitar making.

[@wholewheaties]

Great work ethic, nice job dude.

[@bradpittiful7288]

beautiful man...you have some great skills for life!

[@brandonlee2237]

This guitar is so gorgeous!!

[@anthonynicodemo6388]

Beautiful work, Congratulations!

[@hearpalhere]

It looks beautiful, nice job!

[@mattbalfouri6572]

im blown away by how beautiful that guitar is!

[@Rockandrollmops]

Nicely done, mate !

[@Hazardteam]

It's beautiful! Congratulation Jack!