Full Guitar Build Video / a beginner‘s 18 month journey

This video is a compilation of all the non talking parts of a longer 17 part video series that took me 18 months to make. If you want detail about what I’m doing, watch that series here:
• My 1st Acoustic Guitar...
#lutherie #acousticguitar #guitarbuild #guitarbuilding #acousticguitarbuild

[@ovenordhaug]

Unlike so many hobbyists out there, you dazzle with your brilliance, leaving the B.S. behind. 81-year-old novice woodturner and 100% disabled veteran. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for the nice comment!

[@jjotero8025]

I cried a little at the end of the video. I've had dreams of building my own guitar for years. I'm a silversmith these days but still plan to build my own guitar. When you threw that pick is when I shed a couple of tears. Congratulations.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for your comment! Good luck on your path to making a guitar!

[@scottmulrooney3130]

Amazing work for your first guitar. I built one about 30 years ago in a classroom setting. Yours is light years ahead of my first (and only) attempt. Bravo!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much. I appreciate the view and comment!

[@fredvelez1964]

Totally impressed with your workmanship and with the sound of your new instrument. Great job and a great guitar.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@SymbioGaian]

Nailed it! That little ditty at the end made that 18 months worth every chisel nick... Loved watching this process. Beautiful piece of work brother!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks man! Yes, the first sounds of the guitar in my hands was an experience I‘ll never forget. Such a great moment for me! Thanks so much for watching and also for your comment. I appreciate it!

[@The_Joker_]

Joining the panels, the glue up and wedges is an excellent idea.

[@CMRWoodworks]

It works really well. I can’t remember where, but I saw a picture online of one that someone made and I just tried to make it and it worked. Thanks for watching!

[@dickiebrewer1232]

This was the best 51:16 I've spent in maybe, I don't know, 4 or 5 years. Thanks for sharing. I especially liked the kids, the dog, and the "Dangit, this thing sounds good!" at the end. I think I'll give it a try, too.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for the comment! You should indeed give it a try. It was a great experience!

[@slackjaw703]

Simply amazing. Anyone would be proud to own that beautiful piece of art that is also a wonderful musical instrument.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@АХМЕТБердимуратов-ф7ь]

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[@alexandrecampos3104]

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[@Hundenminhelmer]

This was an awesome video. To watch it and get rewarded with the face expression when you hit the strings for the first time; oh man, I've never build a guitar but I do have some experience with when the result far exceeds your own expectations. Congratulations with the build. The guitar sounds and looks awesome.👍🏻😊

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for the comment! It was an amazing experience, the best woodworking experience I‘ve ever had.

[@fatihyilmaz-Gtr]

This maker knows how to do it right 🙏 great video, great family, great guitar 🫡 salute from other side of the world.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@boyomuji5308]

Amajing ,,awesome handmade 👍👍👍

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

a true master craftsman --wow he certainly has superb accurate woodworking machinery &tools jigs etc ! what a magnificent workshop ==it has everything one can only dream about !

[@charlesmines4738]

And not only that but unlike most creators he's not afraid to let the babies take center stage in some of the video and for that i will give him a whole lot of props people!

[@sharpsbattle]

That was a fun video to watch, with a happy ending. Awesome carpentry skills. 👍 Turned out very nice. Hope you have many great years with it.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@romleyhardy5691]

One of the best sounding acoustics man. Effin awesome!!!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@thomasjbenolkinmusic]

This was such a great video! The depth of your reality during this build process and your attention to details to add your own flair to the piece. As someone who aspires to make their own guitar, I must say, tears came to my eyes watching and hearing those first strums! Wonderful job!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for your comment! I‘m glad you enjoyed the build. I really enjoyed making it. The whole experience was kinda life changing for me and I had a similar reaction when I strummed it the first time!

[@erickonigsdorfer544]

It DOES sound awesome! Well done!

[@joe1871]

Hey Man, I dont know how long ago you finished this, but it was absolutely amazing work, and I bet that feeling you got when you first played it and was thrilled with the sound will stay with you forever! It was hard to believe you did all this with at least two little kids. I am just starting my first build, (O'Brien kit) and a lot of what you did in the video answered questions I had. I may hunt you down and see if you would be willing too be an advisor for me ( paid of course) while I struggle through this first build. Thanks for a fantastic video! Your guitar sounds incredible. I hope I am half as succesful. Great job!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks man! I finished it around April this year 2022. This video was actually a compilation of all the non-talking parts of a 17-part series that I made on this build (look back in my video list to find them). So it may be helpful to watch each part as you come to that section of you build and you can hear me talk about the challenges I faces and decisions I made at each step. Of course, Robbie’s course itself is great, but there were still a lot of questions I had which I kind of work through in the my build series. Of course, I’ll help answer any other questions you have too! Oh, and I have 4 kids! Good luck with your build. Stick with it and just work through any issues and by the end, you will look back in amazement and think about how much you were able to accomplish. I did, anyway. Now I’m finishing up my second guitar and already working on my third!

[@DFmusician]

Great job! Yes it does sound fantastic..

[@ابوايمنالعبيدي-ب9غ]

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[@mleisch1]

Dude. This truly is awesome. Best first strum ever!! Thanks for the ride 🍻

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the comment!

[@delinaresmusic]

Watching your video was very enjoyable and I can feel the feeling you had when you first played on your guitar. One I will feel the same with my own creation as I want to become a Luthier. Thank you for sharing.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Yes, the feeling after the first strum was simply amazing! Good luck on your future builds!

[@ThePissedConsumer]

Looks like a lot of work, but the sound and beauty of the guitar is worth it. You did a great job with simple tools. I enjoyed watching. Thanks!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching and leaving this comment!!

[@feggaros]

I have nothing to say your project says everything❤

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@zekeb3089]

Absolutely fabulous! Very inspiring to see something amazing come from nothing. Your patience, attention to detail, and skills along with a little blood resulted in a top notch instrument. KUDOS to YOU!!!!!🎸

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the encouraging comment! I definitely enjoyed the whole journey even with so many ups and downs.

[@kylepratt1710]

Craftsmanship, especially by hand, is a rare trade. Hearing the sound of children in the background I hope you pass it on. It’s invaluable…..nice work

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@jamesdahl6949]

You're right, it has an awesome sound, really nice. Great job for your first!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@paanokayaitotv1726]

Wow!!! Worth the waiting at the end it sure sounds PERFECT!!!! Very satisfying video☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@chriscollier9225]

Great video, I liked the family sounds in the background. Really beautiful guitar.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much! I had a blast making it.

[@IraDuncan]

Well done! I can hear the quality in this creation and congrats on successfully completing something of heirloom pedigree.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@CSAndrewHenry]

really beautiful work! I am scared to death of making an acoustic (have only made electrics, amp cabs, and lots of misc cabinet types of things), but I am more inspired now than ever. Congrats!!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment and good luck with your eventual build!

[@angrynoodles4293]

THOROUGHLY enjoyed your processes and approaches to this beautiful art. Great job.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@fabieng6864]

Your work is divine 😇😇😇💚💚💚👍👍👍

[@ChadGH]

Dang it sounds so awesome!!! Well done man!!!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@ragilhartono1855]

Wooww Fascinating process... Sound and built quality good result ...Wooww... Applause from Indonesia....

[@CMRWoodworks]

Terima kasih!

[@123omairma]

What a nice guitar and sound great 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@tedpedraza5253]

Nice work. I’m glad that I ain’t the only one that says ‘okay’ 😊when I’m working on a task.

[@ayim05]

That’s some impressive projection

[@faridamazigh5911]

Very professional work, I take my hat off to you and wish you a successful job

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@MrHeliosoul]

Slightly annoying how good and easy this man makes builing an acoustic guitar for his first time. He's got all the tools and skills of someone who has built guitars for years. Looks Pro to me.

[@CMRWoodworks]

This video spans one and a half years and I guess cutting out all of the talking parts does make it appear I’ve done it before, haha. But if you watch the full 17 part series (from which this video came), you’ll hear me talk about all of the struggles and errors I made and was trying to figure out. I had already been woodworking for 8 years so I already had some of the typical woodworking tools, but probably 75% of the tools or jigs you see in the video I bought over that 1.5 years building the guitar for the specific purpose of building the guitar. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MrHeliosoul]

Yes thank you, I'll be watching that whole 17 part series my friend. I definitely could tell it's not the first time that you've cut and glued wood together. I've been thinking about trying to build my own acoustic guitar for the last 2 years so I've been paying attention to people building guitars on KZbin for sometime. I must say you have a knack for it to say the least. Much gratitude for posting these videos.

[@robertr4193]

Looks lovely sound really nice has lots of sustain. Well done sir. very well done.

[@lordhytro]

I'd say you did a great job!! It turned out beautiful, and it does sound great. Best of luck for your success in the future.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@BanjoBasement]

Such a labour of love, you're a true craftsman sir!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the kind comment! I truly enjoyed the entire process. It was like going on a long journey.

[@scottm3258]

What a beautiful guitar and the inspiration I need to show this can be done at home. Well done!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the comment!

[@hemaritisso]

Sar binong tisso

[@jwardcomo]

I love watching these young guys show such craftsmanship. There is hope for the future.

[@CMRWoodworks]

I’m not so young as it may appear, but I appreciate the comment!! Thanks for watching!

[@garrysmythe]

Really enjoyed your video, beautiful guitar, sounded really smooth we.l done , thanks for posting from Garry in the UK

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@tsot9837]

It was a pleasure watching this build. Great sounding guitar!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@PedalSteel-by2hx]

My first video and subscribed. Impressive work.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@jan-erikpersson4823]

It's a beautiful guitar you created and built. Real craftsmanship! 🙂

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@mountkarate-nunchucka]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@marcusburnett22]

I loved the balance of gentle asmr woodworking and the wild screams of children in the background! All kidding aside, great video and very helpful

[@CMRWoodworks]

Haha, thanks!

[@kenmulvihill1230]

Robbie should be proud. Nice job.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@antonioreinaldodelimareina4527]

Parabéns Nunca tinha visto um profissional fazer um instrumento tão perfeito como uma máquina isso prá mim é simplesmente incrível o que Deus dá ao homem a inteligência e paciência pra tudo nessa vida pessoal parabéns mas uma vez, de São Paulo Brasil 👏👍🇧🇷💯

[@mundoidiomas8659]

Loved the video! You’re so talented. You should leave a song as a deep melody and don’t take the part when your kids are talking or making “noise” cause it brings a special atmosphere to the beauty and nature of what an acoustic guitar construction represents!! Amazing!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@manyikkong1235]

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[@benlee803]

Watched every second. Usually my attention span is only 3 or 4 minutes. Thanks for the peek into the building of your guitar.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment even! Glad the video was enjoyable. That’s some great feedback!

[@davidsims1329]

You are doing a great job. The top creation and brace carving are the most enjoyable.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@williambain7900]

My new go to for relaxing viewing. Thanks for sharing your amazing skills.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for your comment! I really appreciate it!

[@LEGUITAREUX1]

Superbe travail. j'ai moi même fabriqué une guitare, là je recommence une autre, je vais m'inspirer de ta technique pour ça, en rectifiant les erreur que j'ai faite sur ma 1er guitare, je suis totalement autodidacte, c'est grâce à des vidéos comme la tienne que j'apprends, merci et bravo, Jean-Charles de France

[@CMRWoodworks]

Merci beaucoup!

[@WisdomMinistries]

Awesome Craftsmanship...perfect planning and execution works wonders...Thanks

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!!

[@SamBerry59]

You did a great job putting the video together as well as the guitar. Well thought out production. The build was very insightful as well. Thanks for sharing your passion.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the comment! This project was an amazing journey for me.

[@sailor5026]

Fantastic job. Fantastic sound.

[@Asstronut]

Yes I particularly love the screaming children throughout the beginning of the video

[@markperron4566]

Sounds really nice like the intonation came in with the right bridge placement.good job great looking guitar.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@Brandon-so9fp]

Very nice tone, the low end voice takes time.

[@FISHERPACO]

Felicitaciones, súper construcción de Guitarra, excelente sonido maestro, Bendiciones Men.

[@HieronymusHertogenBosch]

Mooi gedaan manneke. Ziet er perfect uit, nu het geluid!

[@bluesfool1]

Congratulations! Sounds good!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@rl5474]

You have a beautiful small helper and i see you are using a high sofisticated glue spreader I use the same one

[@CMRWoodworks]

Haha, yes, a most sophisticated glue spreader it is.

[@salahbal6084]

what a wonderful job!👍 and the sound of the guitar beautiful, crystal clear, I love the sound it has!❤️ I have a folk too

[@brucewrandol]

Loved watching you go through the processes of the build. Great job = great sound. Isn’t it wonderful to hear the sound of your labors?

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks! Yes, it was wonderful!

[@ARTESANIASWOODCARVING]

Amazing my friend 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@rcote1234]

Terrific job! A quality video of the process. Would have been tempting to give up on the video details toward the end. Thanks for staying with it. Something to pass down to your kids.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Childzu]

Very beautiful guitar, love to watching this handcraft

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@pulakuzku1]

Congratulations! Good build, sweet sounding guitar. Keep building them great sounding guitars and thank you for sharing this video.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching and leaving this comment!!

[@ramontorres8939]

amazing job very well done. I wish I had the same skill to be able to do this kind of thing. I try but it doesn't work. and I see how they do it and of all the luthiers who do great wonders this man is the one who does them best. Congratulations. God bless you

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot! If you want to learn lutherie yourself, I suggest lutherieacademy.com

[@Славасправедливості]

Best of the best!

[@vinwillcock612]

Very enjoyable, your hair lengths tell a story of patience and perseverance. The pore filler and shellac? Left a fine finish, well done!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@alanpiper1942]

Made my first about 20years ago still think it’s the best I’ve ever made enjoy for years to come

[@CMRWoodworks]

Nice. I’m keeping my first too. Thanks for watching!!

[@charnsumgoverchan2938]

wonderful sound

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@stephencole958]

What a beautiful job. It looks great. Kudos to you for the hard work.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@danieljackson6427]

Thanks for the class. You are a fine craftsman ! I enjoyed the complete built. Wish I had one !

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@ccs7905]

기타 만드는 장인정성이. 참으로. 열성있게 만듭니다 값있는 기타 입니다. 잘보고 갑니다

[@dustermcclean2517]

Very nice work.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@hanilko3128]

와~ 기타소리 밸런스가 아주 잘 잡혔네요. 깔끔하고 투명한 음색은 다른 기타소리와 비교됩니다. 아주 특별하고 훌륭합니다. 앞으로도 제작동영상 기대합니다.

[@wolf-jr6zs]

Young Son, I am 60 years old,but never have Let's try that again. From nothing but a few pieces of wood into that work of Art, that was an absolute joy to watch. really enjoyed how you took the time to show what is actually involved to construct a Masterpiece such as that. Bravo take a bow, you earned it.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for your comment!

[@jangw1954]

Very nice…it sure takes a lot of patience…great job!😊❤

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@hectorvvargasgonzalez4753]

excelente trabajo, mil felicitaciones... bellas guitarras las que haces....

[@CMRWoodworks]

Gracias!

[@choud-cc]

so cool to see you get to the end and finally play it! started ordering my stuff to build my own yesterday!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Awesome! Good luck on your journey!

[@johnblair2939]

man o man, what a bloody nice job. well done.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@nengahsitarta8448]

The best build of gitar

[@lucamaio4499]

Veramente bravissimo sei stato un grande 😎fratello ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@jackmundo4043]

It really does sound great. Congrats.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@quangtinmusic]

Very skillful, I enjoy watching every diligent step that you put it all together ❤️.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@mpmalvis]

Good job and good video, it's the first one I've endured whole and a magnificent instrument.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Well I’m glad you endured! Thanks for watching!!

[@Alvarado8076]

Congratulations my friend!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@rufinosanchez2703]

!Excelente trabajo¡

[@deutsche_lyrik]

Gute Arbeit und ein sehr schönes Endergebnis 👌🏻🙏🏻

[@CMRWoodworks]

Vielen Dank!

[@Hazochi]

Wow incredible work!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@garethjordaan5675]

Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you😃

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@jcwilliams9806]

WOW! Great work on a nice looking & nice sounding acoustic guitar. Need a headstock logo. Looks like you've got a sound hole lable. $$$?