DIY "High End" Guitar Neck | Trussrod, Inlays, Frets etc.

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[@dustynbeasley6261]

I love the tape on the sides of the neck while gluing up then taking the tape off to have a nice clean joint without all the glue mess!!! Love the tip! That was something I have never seen before but very useful regularly

[@mlsoundlab]

So glad we were able to help you out! -Kai

[@danieljonasson7589]

Instead of centering the masking tape on the truss rod and having to trim it twice you can align it perfectly on on side and just make one cut. Not much of a time-saver, I know, but every annoying step you can eliminate helps :-)

[@alessandropancrazio]

I wish I had a friend like Janne

[@nordgrenjoakim]

Poor Janne! I hope you pay him well :D

[@mlsoundlab]

Of course. I got him a six pack of beer!

[@mohitrahaman]

@@mlsoundlab Is that a Russel Peters reference?

[@jacobbrown1690]

i used to do it like that. then bought a cnc machine. still lots of work but now on the computer. allows you to be perfect everytime.

[@carlosalfaro1777]

Miko , the world need a custom solid exotic wood cabinet with your celestion 70w v30s , IR pack !! Please build that cab and make that !!

[@brunomuniz5776]

15:32 File in the holes! (CS memories came rushing in)

[@seventhsealhere]

So where do I place my order? 😁 Much thanks for sharing Mikko. Excellent narration. Really cool to see the whole process. Love the color you applied to it! 👍

[@mattier3030]

Cool,video, thanks so much for sharing. Soaking up all the tips!

[@tusharjamwal]

CNC is also a lot of effort. Especially when you're making 1 guitar at a time and every guitar is different. With serial production models it's way more effective than handcrafted.

[@BartekEVH]

Fantastic neck! 🎸😊

[@yinyanger]

Excellent video!

[@mlsoundlab]

Thank you buddy!!

[@Ibaneddie76]

Beautiful job guys!

[@mlsoundlab]

Thanks Eddie! -Kai

[@GitaraMaker]

Yes I have a lot of ebony stock and they really are strong. They don't bend even after so many years in my rack.

[@rokinrandy]

Perfect and smooth as butter is perfect for high leads

[@Ivan_obregon]

Really amazing and excellent job and that guitar neck, looks that it’s gonna be part of a great guitar 🎸👌

[@mlsoundlab]

Hey I actually use this guitar a lot and you can see it in action in the latest Oracle song demo we just released. 😆

[@mattvdh]

damn that was awesome, looking forward to the final part! such a well put together video miko!

[@Metalbass10000]

Even with a CNC it's still a lot of work, and a lot of meticulous attention to detail.

[@projectcode-x3106]

Whether it's "high end", the process is legit High End.

[@raccoon6072]

The neck is always the high end of a guitar :)

[@RByrne]

Very nice! I'll be starting on my first neck this week. Some good ideas here. Thanks

[@BenNawrath]

Great video, especially love the ebony. You REALLY need a tripod :D

[@jimihendrix1575]

I would refer to the fret and nut 'holes' as 'grooves'. Just beautiful work.

[@lkshldrck]

slots

[@jimihendrix1575]

@@lkshldrck Thats even BETTER!

[@DE-GEN-ART]

im making my own 8 string so videos like this are very helpful

[@jessepebler9291]

First time watching your channel! Definitely a very informative and funny channel! I enjoyed the content and your coworker "Yande" I believe is how you pronounced it. It was a joy watching and learning what he does. Amazing work, definitely now a subscriber and look forward to future content 🤘

[@pongherohero4459]

thank for up load love this

[@ashleyjackson8538]

This is amazing !!! I would love to build my own guitar

[@williamdon3442]

Same here. I’d probably go the Les Paul way. Wbu???

[@WindOnMyWings]

Perfectly done.

[@mlsoundlab]

Thank you! -Kai

[@RetroPlus]

That is a gorgeous guitar

[@Sergalante]

Krasavchik!

[@yamitanomura]

amazing job!

[@jeanlawson9133]

I am impressed....😎 That's quality... thanks

[@mlsoundlab]

Thank you!! -Kai

[@dexterj5615]

Thank you for posting a neck making video where CNC isn't used to do all of the hard parts

[@user-lt8kn6oz4q]

I am about to build an ibanez rgms8 fanned fret multi scale neck for the guitar a got online for 60$ its going to be quiet the undertaking..i could definitely use some help. You do nice work man.. impressive job

[@NeoGeoEch13]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@lilystrong9870]

Cool. I sort of did the same method. But this time I have to do binding

[@brettmarino5174]

It's not a good idea to use Titebond II... The wateproofing component in it keeps it from curing completely. Original Titebond is the gold standard.

[@1777DK]

Also it can’t be taken apart with heat and steam, so repairs are not an option.

[@Reign_In_Blood_963]

Titebond II will cure just fine, but I do agree that Titebond I is preferred as it can be less permanent if repairs are needed in the future.

[@prashuryagoswami6122]

Epic Content bro

[@dutu000]

you left that tape there on top of the trussrod? Or you got it out before clamping? If is still there, doesn't it act like a spacer between neck and fretboard?

[@MarcDanielsMusic]

Lovely! :) Wich saw blade did you use to make the fret slots? Thank you!

[@oakhurstaxe6392]

Stew Mac sells a special table saw blade to make fret slots. They also make templates to use with a sled, or the saw he used in this video, for spacing made easy.

[@VicenteCarvajal-hs4or]

With this i remember a jp music man guitar

[@dmitriyplakhin2679]

The distance between strings doesn't match the distance between pickup pole-pieces! It's clearly visible in the beginning of the video. Is it so-called high-end? 😁😁😁

[@tusharjamwal]

that is not a neck problem though

[@madeofnapalm]

13:25 lol that was sa good one :D

[@laurelrunlaurelrun]

I keep forgetting what a difficult and specialized process this is. Bon courage.

[@drprick7432]

I wish I could make an neck in 20 minutes like you guys😂

[@afanaskinanton]

Great!

[@ThomasECahill]

Great Video, Thanks!

[@ThomasECahill]

Great builder!

[@mlsoundlab]

@@ThomasECahill He's really good! :)

[@wissewester1276]

The thicker ebony is smart especialy with flamed Maple because the flame makes the Wood less stable 👌

[@Reign_In_Blood_963]

Not sure where you got that information from. Speaking as a woodworker, figuring does not make wood less stable. If that was case furniture builder would stray away from figured wood and only use veneers to avoid stability issues.

[@RavenMadd9]

Cool man

[@78tag]

I really enjoyed this session - for future reference, you might get rid of the camera wobble for us motion sensitive folks. I had to stop watching some of the video, I was getting seasick. Thanks for your effort recording this process.

[@joshuajavens1816]

I've always liked the 4x2 tuner setup, but Ernie ball might not like to see that.

[@jeffreycollins7297]

If they tell him to stop, like he'll really care after making ONE. AND EB didn't invent the 4X2.

[@joshuajavens1816]

@@jeffreycollins7297 Certainly a one off isn't a big deal, I agree. But if this were to become a production, then it would matter. EB didn't invent the 4x2 layout, but they do have it trademarked. I wasn't able to to get a kit guitar with that setup because EB made the kit guitar company change the layout.

[@Andyjpro]

Not to be another one of those guys that's like "mimimi you did xyz wrong" because you guys did do good work, but I don't think the truss rod is long enough for that neck. It'll probably be fine, but ideally the apex of neck relief adjustment would be towards the center of the neck in the 5-9 fret range

[@hoangkakamigahara]

Wait, isnt the truss rod supposed to be as long as the center line of the neck?

[@norsangkelsang7939]

parallel rails for the sanding caul...

[@guitarentries8180]

they says who find a friend finds a treasure. What does who find Janne is supposed to have found then?

[@allguitar887]

How do you know how far down to route the tuners area of headstock..??can you plz offer info.

[@raysno8367]

How do you select your wood , is it quarter sawn ?

[@candylaria5414]

That’s an exquisite piece of ebony.. 🙀 Beware of them opportunists tryna confiscate so them gonna extort or make easy money from you.. 😪

[@alvin10388]

Hi mate ,wonderful build. May i ask what is the power and the brand of your bandsaw. Thanks

[@jeanlawson9133]

Has any one suggested LED inlays....😎

[@michaotw3469]

good job!! what color? :)

[@j4ckw4ll]

Smooth Finnish... hih hih hih...

[@LevitatorMusic]

just so you know, Ernie Ball does have a copyright or trademark on the 4 and 2 headstock design

[@spudvader]

Is that true? Every guitar would be done if Gibson and Fender done the same thing

[@kennhern]

As long as you don't sell it, then you're good. Patent/trademark only applies if you are benefitting from it financially

[@jeanlawson9133]

Or glow in the dark for those low lit Smokey bars and lounge's...😎 AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT.

[@Binhguitar2007]

Can i Color the fretboard?( maple)

[@Theaddekalk]

no volute?

[@MrFlintwalker1]

What brand miter saw are you using and what are the specs? Thats a perfect size for my shop. It looks like a 7 1/4.

[@villeperkiokangas5441]

"sticky icky" ☺️

[@mlsoundlab]

Snoop Dogg reference!

[@IcyShroomZ]

did the third part ever come out?

[@raccoon6072]

No, Janne left the project, for not getting enough credits.

[@jimcadorette1140]

Great vid! Is there a reason you don't route for the truss rod before you cut out the neck?

[@MixingGBP]

Yeah, I would have routed the truss rod slot while the neck blank still was a flat blank with square edges. As long as it worked for them it’s right, but still…

[@hybridmusclegarage4590]

Do you do this for customers or just yourself? I would Like a custom neck built. Thanks

[@JDToonyVizArt]

Did this get finished? Can’t find the third part.

[@mattiaskohlberg4464]

How did you paint the headstock logo?

[@gunnerboi3]

What blade is that on the mitre saw?

[@SwainBjornstrandt]

How much for a multiscale version with the exact same specs??

[@cris_viga_loca]

Hello there, is that a Richlite fretboard ?

[@adamnesbitt11]

It's ebony

[@kesselrunheroj8497]

Is this type of truss rod anchored at the peg head end of the neck? If so how? It does not look like it is? Is this a double action truss rod"

[@benfordguitars]

No it is not anchored. Yes that is a double action rod

[@robinleebraun7739]

"If you want me to build a guitar for you I can point out where you can do a better job."

[@robadobflob3405]

Since when does Maserati make sanding blocks???

[@delamar6199]

Amazing neck! But boy is that fretboard thick.

[@simondaberooni6483]

avaloney

[@Stu66orn]

Kuka on sen kaulan tehnyt? Omaa firmaa?

[@DougHinVA]

You have a jazz piano music track to a guitar build video ? That is really odd. No classical or electric or acoustic or even lute guitar music ?

[@larsheuker]

I swear all these youtube guitar builders come from the benelux (Belgium,Netherlands,Luxemburg)

[@MrBurakOzel]

DIY.

[@Cestariarts]

A "high end" guitar neck would never have straight angle headstock to me.

[@kurthansen2186]

Very fine instructive video, but why this annoying, disturben background music? Unnessary, good job!

[@johng9562]

The reason fretboards are never made that thick is because of how thick it makes the neck. Big lumberjacking necks like this one are an absolute beast to play.

[@willb3698]

Finally --some decent mahogany. But, mate ! NO MASK? please say he was. This stuff will kill you.

[@smmyers5956]

Card scraper would have been much better than using a razor blade to scrape.

[@ItsDrewsif]

what the heck?! Is there anything you don't do?!

[@warwickben]

Slot .

[@MrBlowncat]

🤩

[@troublingleaf]

Who wants the high notes? You do realise we chose guitar over bass right? Don't get me wrong I love detuning, but the high notes are sorely missed when I do!

[@Sodacake]

It was a joke, you complete fool.

[@sprontos]

Man... you need at least a 28" scale length to tune to G.

[@mikeraz594]

pretty tough for a bolton neck to be highend

[@mlsoundlab]

Suhr... PRS... ;)

[@mikeraz594]

@@mlsoundlab PRS makes mostly set neck and their bolt ons are more like bolt ins which make them somewhat tolerable. suhr guitars are nothing special they are way overpriced though.

[@robertosborne2147]

Where can we get that neck template?

[@myto8871]

id like to thank elon musk for narrating this video

[@jannestefanoobski3604]

Sorry but that headstock is 🤦🏼‍♂️ Im sorry

[@coffindancer38]

Buy a fretboard from a good company like stewmac. The slots are cut with the neck radius, not straight across like here. The straight cuts leave a nasty gap under the center of the board that sucks tone and makes the neck weak and rubbery. Press the frets in with a drill press and level tbem with straight edges at the same time and save yourself the pain in the ass of leveling and recrowning the frets.

[@coffindancer38]

The ebony board from stewmac was 5/16 thick in the center. A CHUNK! LOL i glued th board to the neck using a brass I-beam, it took about six strokes with a sanding block to level. Also, why not put the fret markers in flush, and save yourself another job. I used a silver quarter, brass, red plastic from a coke machine, and a gold celtic cross for the 12th fret. No sanding required. Use a flush cutter for the fret ends and aide marker dots and save yourself a bunch more work!

[@hbert06]

Who want's to play let alone hear a bariton guitar? 😖