Ep.7 - The 9 Second Level, Crown and Polish - The 9 Hour Build

[@LucyLightHernandez]

It is worth the cost. The black is so deep, very popular color now is deepest black, and the color of the orange is truly very special.

[@Avonidsed]

Can't... Stop... Watching... Can't wait til it is done.

[@stevetubb5110]

Just did a 9 hour bender on this build, gotta say, best viewing in a long time, thanks ben

[@tyler_bt3326]

I have to say that no matter what time it's finished by it's still a beautiful guitar, that set neck joint looks amazing!

[@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz]

I'm enjoying this build immensely Ben. love all your videos. I have no idea how to play a guitar but love this process.

[@rockoutlaw]

gotta love Knipex tools the best channel locks and cutters and the various needlenose ive ever used

[@jamesconner7811]

Love the shop, Ben. Crimson Guitars kicks ass!

[@monkeybitbash8906]

Comparing this build to the 12 hour one, I'd say that if this guitar (being made the way it has up to this point) were to be given a 12 hour time frame, Ben would be fine. I do wonder if Ben were to sit down and write out the entire sequence of work for a build, how much time he'd save when setting himself a time limit. There seems to be a fair bit of going up and down stairs & in and out of the machine area. With a plan to go by I think he could get all the jobs that need to be done downstairs in one go, then follow on with everything else he could do upstairs on his bench. Also setting one or more tool makers to prep the cutters needed before the end of the previous day when a build like this comes along again.....If it does. I do very much love being subscribed to Crimson, and hope to see another project in the near future. Much love peeps.

[@TartanStraitJacket]

Ben, you really need to do voiceovers on more of your videos! (Although a ducking compressor might be a good idea to let us hear you a little clearer over machine noise)

[@michielreijnders6444]

Booooo... to james! It`s honestly amazing what you`re doing Ben! Love the voice over. Greetings from holland

[@Erowens98]

I like scrapers for non figured woods but i find it's just easier to sand to a higher grit that to use a blade on figured wood because tear out. under finish you won't notice much difference between a blade and 600 grit sandpaper in most cases.

[@ricksluijer2705]

Did... Did you forget to drill the channel for the pickup wires before gluing the neck in place?

[@tyler_bt3326]

Rick Sluijer yep

[@Bassalicious]

+1 I was gonna say the same thing.

[@heathbarnhart1092]

Rick Sluijer ding ding ding, we have a winner. though he might have enough room to do it from the selector side of the neck, it just won't be parallel to the bottom of the cavity

[@brettberri12]

I think he also forgot to drill an access hole for the truss rod in episode 1.

[@lumberjim]

yeah, I missed that. I thought...hey, you should tape around the neck slot so you don't have to scrape glue again like with the 12 hour job.

[@Echo3_]

if i could afford to fly to the UK I would love to come to your guitar school.

[@Iceplorer]

:D yay I was not the only one who had problems with a too tight joint - though I did not have a strong enough vice like you, so my breakangle ended a litte bigger than I wanted XD

[@FUNKMASTERFOURTWO]

hey ben, could you do a build of a bass like Warwick, specter, alembic style with a through neck. cheers rob

[@cantormentorsofficial206]

At 11 mins. That trick never gets old.

[@GingerLeftyGuitar]

The voiceover is like Wogan at Eurovision, rest his soul.

[@bilparanormalinvestigator5696]

Love the self heckling voice over! LMAO! Your tattoos are Metal AF!

[@KarlKarsnark]

Bolt-on IS the way, always. There are only advantages to be had by using them in terms of servicing, repair, adjustability and interchangeability and no downsides. That's why everyone from Fender to Music Man to Ibanez to Ken Parker all use them on everything from budget models to $30k arch tops. Every part on a guitar should be independently adjustable and interchangeable just like an F-1 race care, a fighter jet, rifle or PC. It's long since time that through necks and glue joints go the way of the Dodo.

[@heathbarnhart1092]

Ben, to fix the mistake could you have made the hole for the jack, then drilled through all the cavities at once? Or is there too much elevation difference to hit both pickups and the switch cavity?

[@LucyLightHernandez]

I also can't stop watching and can't wait til the birdies and Marlene happen.

[@mctheta]

Yes, I'm watching all the old videos. What did you say you had like 800+ videos? Only like 703 to go, give or take.

[@bikerdhill]

when you glued the neck on, I didnt see you drill a hole for the neck wiring, is that the mistake you were refering to?

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

+bikerdhill yep.. Rushing leads to errors, leads to comedy.. Hopefully

[@bikerdhill]

always nice to see your videos, and yes, some good comedy as well :)

[@Abbynorml1979]

Sort of speaking of necks and holes. Are there bent screwdrivers I can adjust A truss rod on (for a vintage style fender) without removing the neck. I got like a 1/4-1/3 inch space? Maybe a half..

[@krustybuzzard2477]

It really wasn't a mistake by not drilling the holes for the wiring it was done out of order is all.there are several small things I mite have done in different order to make it easier or faster in the long run.

[@aaronsargent9525]

Is using a tool made from the same slab of material as the project you are working on similar to a chicken having eggs for breakfast? If so, which came first, or was one only a means to and end?

[@Martyr9991]

Intervals - The Shape of Color. That is the album cover that is on the shirt.

[@kamalsaikali3435]

Thanks for those videos, it's really great. You are an artist ( You Know). where can we find this quilted sapelle in UK? thanks a lot.

[@mtc7776]

Doesn`t the fret-hammer damage the frets, considering that is made from brass ?

[@shooteroffuture]

So when is the next episode coming out? I need it

[@189harvesterofsorrow]

I think your tattoo looks awesome! Very Kerry King!

[@jpmorso3798]

very nice build and where can i find those straight sanding blocks that u use?????

[@whosleptwiththesexmaschine1775]

does anyone know if the bouzouki on the wall was actually built by crimson guitars?

[@joehhh]

Hi Ben, It would be great to learn about the different approach you take, if any, when using SS frets. Thank you.

[@joehhh]

almost forget, you deserve a well earned pint!

[@KarlKarsnark]

There's no real difference. It's just a harder material so they take longer to dress, but that's about it.

[@demantoid418]

This is so much fun

[@dazdoescovers2253]

Hey Ben how about a small compressor for under your bench with a nozzle to blow dust out of the cavities etc !?

[@Snytefant]

Oh god, another one! Not like a had to work or anything today!

[@timbeaton5045]

Re 10:55... maybe you could explain the "masking tape and superglue trick"... maybe I've missed something???:-)

[@Erowens98]

Ben, you mentioned when you unboxed the scroll saw that you wanted to build a guitar with the minimal tools. Are you ever going to do that?

[@CPettybone1]

I love your idea about building a Steampunk guitar. I had the same thought when I saw the copper top guitar.

[@brandonb1681]

You seem to avoid bolt on necks. Are they inferior?

[@robertkibbler1564]

Hi, did anyone notice the guy in the background (nick)? .. using the spindle sander with his long hair hair about 75mm from the high speed spindle arbor.! At around 15.50 an accident waiting to happen me thinks.?

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

I did.. words have been had and he will be tying it up more frequently from now. Poor boy spends half his day packing and shipping where hair isn't an issue, he needs to remember to sort it during shift change though.. a scalping is far too messy to have going on in my workshop!

[@woodartberlin4852]

anyone know the brand and model of B.C duskmask?

[@JohnDoe-dh8xc]

Does crimson guitars have a bolt on neck model?

[@WeirdMatt]

Do you guys know who Bob Ross is? He had a series called "The Joy Of Painting"... Ben is the Bob Ross of guitar making. I've sat here watching the 12 hour build back-to-back (no sleep that night, ha ha!), and now I'm working my way through this 9 hour build. This might even get me the courage up to try and make a guitar. I really want to, but I'm a bit lacking in skills. Watching this though, I keep thinking "maybe I could do that... not as well, and not as quick, but maybe..." :-D

[@wolflahti412]

Bob Ross was my Sunday afternoon soporific, virtually guaranteed to put me under for a nice long nap.

[@TheSdrake1967]

Go For it. I just finished my second one and its WAY better than the first. The only thing I would say is don't go ape shit buying power tools. Besides the hand tools necessary, I've been able to complete a couple decent guitars with a BIG( I got lucky on a craigslist 20") bandsaw, A couple routers (2HP plunge and 1/4" palm) , a planer, a jointer and a worm saw.

[@revy_moto]

It's been quite the journey so far.

[@beijaflor9313]

Did you forget to glue the underside at the end of the fret board ?

[@jameslewis2635]

I think the next challenge should be given to James while Ben stage whispers 'Fail'.

[@revy_moto]

23:15 Ben loves joints

[@MrBillUp]

There are three things in life that are a given. Death - Taxes - and Ben Crowe.

[@bourbon_sherbet1251]

You always dry fit just before you glue the REALLY important stuff... ?

[@guyvaderproductions8882]

Boooo James (and smexy)! I think James should do one of these X hour builds!

[@wolflahti412]

I for one prefer router tables to hand-held. I've never gouged out a piece of wood because of inadvertent tilting on a table, whereas with hand-held, it's always a danger.

[@MouldyGuitars]

Wouldnt that tight joint have scraped the glue from the sides of the neck joint?? Is that the mistake? Edit - Ahh I should have watched to the end before commenting !!

[@keithmalpass563]

Boo to James (as instructed) :)

[@UBRLND-X]

aaah that neck's not seated right. pull it back out, Ben!

[@stevebrown4985]

you didn't drill your wireing hole thru the neck pocket thru the humbuckers..... lol been there done that...

[@David6.3]

Glue on the body?

[@carlodevivo2928]

I think the mistake was drilling the hole for pickup wires

[@PikkaBird]

14:08 Lefty loosey, Ben.

[@bentyreman5769]

lol at the voiceover, they are getting funnier with each one.

[@veganviking4929]

Do you guys sell templates, and if so what kind of guitar would you recommend for someone wanting to get into building?

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

+Curtis Lofgren we've stopped templates for now, mdf is nasty stuff. You can't get simpler than a tele type as a first build imo good luck with it, this is a deep rabbit hole!

[@bisquit1980]

Go Ben! :)

[@gitaarlessenamersfoort920]

agh how are you going to wire in your neck pickup

[@nogginification]

"Have faith" sounds like you're the force version of obi wan kenobi...

[@lgjames35]

What is the wood for the body?

[@cbfedge5593]

leon james quilted sapele

[@FaithsFallen]

if you are going to regret selling it don't, make a competition and give it as a prize.

[@wombat6]

Since you speak so highly of "scraper finish" I'm expecting you to do that on the 90 hour build, haha

[@intern0077]

Bo for and on the deserters.

[@PikkaBird]

Boo to James!

[@esa062]

Long hair and a pillar drill. That's a good start for a horror movie.

[@Crispy_Music_2024]

Boo to James!

[@tonywalker8519]

BOOOO for James, four years on!

[@DecapitatedPlaythings]

When this guitar is eventually finished, will it be for sale? I'd love to have it..

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

It absolutely will be for sale, keep following the series as it unfolds to find out the details :)

[@DecapitatedPlaythings]

Crimson Custom Guitars AWESOME! Thanks from America.. The home of douchebag Donald Trump.. LOL..

[@kevkeelan5106]

We voted for Brexit over here, which alingn's with President Trump. Does that make us Brits douchebags?

[@theguitarpicker]

to the ignorant lefties, yes. Brexit was absolutely the right thing to do, so was electing Trump. We can agree on this though, Crimson Guitars and their people are awesome! Thanks from America, the home of people not stupid enough to elect hillary!

[@DecapitatedPlaythings]

theguitarpicker I couldn't agree more! Trump certainly was the lesser of two evils.. Hillary belongs behind bars for the rest of her shriveled life.. Long live Crimson Guitars..

[@gemmacpherson9317]

Ooooh, I just realised the levelling files look like half guitars.

[@lukefresh58]

there's a kid in korea who can do this in 25 minutes.

[@walterrider9600]

thank you . it is exciting will he or wont he

[@ferriswill4929]

6:15 I would've clocked him for sneaking up on me like that, man that scared me

[@approachableactive]

did I miss it or did he not radius the board?

[@Erowens98]

He radiused it with the belt sander in the last episode, 12"-19" compound

[@Erowens98]

Am i the only one who prefers a softer, more rounded volute?

[@0hardy]

Did you forgot to drill the hole for the pickup wires ?

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

+Daniel Rodrigues yep, I kinda did :/

[@danburrill8716]

That's the second video where your intern has been in the background using a spindle sander with no PPE at all. Mind you, you also use it without eye protection. I'm not normally the kind of person to post comments like this, but it's very obvious because most of the time you do have a pretty good attitude to PPE and H&S.

[@Abbynorml1979]

This is "free" on KZbin, but I still pay $$ for Netflix which doesn't have much that compares!

[@kyatzz]

What was the huge mistake?

[@FaithsFallen]

kyatzz didn't drill the hole for wiring between the two pickup cavity's its normally done by drilling through the neck pocket.

[@GerbyWorrior]

You didn’t put glue on the neck as well

[@Tim_Duran]

Boooooooohhhhhh James! 😋

[@markwright9352]

Booooooooo James you big boo boo!!!

[@WeirdMatt]

P.S. Ben... *ahem*... router collet... righty-tighty, lefty-loosey... ;-)

[@yayadahl3020]

What size are theses frets?

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

We tend to use medium jumbo as standard.. B

[@yayadahl3020]

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars Thank you so much! I'm in the process of building my first Les Paul and was just curious to see what you used.

[@7to9on1]

oh man, you forgot to check the neck angle! the bridge will be too high or maybe too low?!

[@NeilRobertTurner]

You forgot to drill for the pickup leads (through the neck pocket) now you can't because you glued the neck in.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

+Neil Robert Turner Guitars got it in one!

[@theneves60]

A new tool for the position marks? Where is Jessica?

[@wolflahti412]

I've been waiting this entire build for her appearance.

[@brownpedalsbrownpedals4749]

you did not dril the hole for the pickup wiring!!!!

[@neonistic]

Seriously Ben, that is twice you have tried to loosen the collet by tightening it.

[@intern0077]

Mutch to self-conscious about the hair, Ben. Women love you.

[@jatna77]

In addition to more dust extraction, you need an air compressor system.

[@timbeaton5045]

must have blinked and missed the "Crown and Polish" bit....

[@Markle2k]

I think that if you level the frets first, they are going to be slightly out of whack after pressing the neck into the pocket.

[@bozoldier]

glue not spread with. spreader?

[@keithwallis9799]

Problem with handheld routers vs router tables is that you can't strap James Bond onto a handheld router

[@timbeaton5045]

Hi Tania!

[@timbeaton5045]

Oh yes... and "Booo to James", as my Lizard Overlord has commandeth me to say...

[@josedomingosteixeira1379]

boo.. naughty, naughty James! Don't doubt Ben!