Watch an Acoustic Guitar Soundboard Being Made

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Thanks for watching, guys - can't wait to share this guitar with you.
Tools used in this video:
Rosette cutting jig: stewmac.sjv.io...
Base attachment: stewmac.sjv.io...
Bits used: stewmac.sjv.io...
Luthier's digital callipers: stewmac.sjv.io...
Luthier's rules: stewmac.sjv.io...
Binding tape (my personal saviour when I cut my finger on the tape dispenser): stewmac.sjv.io...
My tool wall:
Fret cutters: stewmac.sjv.io...
Fret tang nippers: stewmac.sjv.io...
Fret hammer: stewmac.sjv.io...
Mini plane (couldn't find my exact one but this is a good similar): stewmac.sjv.io...
Lie Nielsen No. 5: www.lie-nielse....
Lie Nielsen No. 7: www.lie-nielse....
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Ruler small: stewmac.sjv.io...
Fret scale: stewmac.sjv.io...
Brace chisel: stewmac.sjv.io...
Straight edge: stewmac.sjv.io...
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[@clovishound5756]

Not a luthier, or a musician, but I really do enjoy seeing the process of making a high end guitar. I have dabbled with restoring old woodworking hand tools back to working order. It is a joy to see a well tuned hand plane being used to create a thing of beauty. I was a little surprised to see the use of PVA for glue ups. I would have thought hide glue would have been the adhesive of choice for a high end instrument. A little searching revealed it is very common among luthiers. I know it's easier to work with PVA, but I would have thought repairability down the road would trump ease of use. I bow to experience, however.

[@ianbrown4242]

How is it that in the ocean of KZbin content devoted to making things, this channel seems fresh. Wonderful.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you so much!

[@saillips]

I love how you show sharpening tools as an essential, primary part of building

[@andrewbrundle8074]

Daisy, I'm a 75 yr old woodworker and I enjoy watching you videos very much. Thanks and keep it up.

[@duncanbarker1885]

It’s very therapeutic watching you craft an instrument

[@Greenmaninthedesert]

I love watching the work of a real craftsperson and you never dissappoint. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you so much for the kind comment

[@willbyrd5717]

You are talented

[@DevanSabaratnam]

Never seen a rosette made from paper and acrylic like this before - wow! I went on a 3 week guitar making course many years ago, and since then have a 100x increased respect for craftspeople like you who do this for a living. Keep this sort of content coming!

[@larryatha3221]

I enjoyed watching this video, it’s extremely well done, as are your guitars. I appreciate your sharing your work.

[@timmotz2827]

I notice you use a scalpel rather than an X-acto knife for cutting. I’ve used one for cutting lute roses and I’ve made a handle for it by slicing a dowel lengthwise and taping the halves on either side of the medical scalpel handle. The resulting thicker handle is easier for me to hold and my fingers don’t cramp when I use it. I discovered your channel by accident and I love your videos. You explain things very well and the captions and diagrams are excellent. And your guitars are great too! Lutherie is just a hobby for me but I haven’t made an instrument in several years. Watching your videos makes me want to get back to it!

[@andrewfrost8866]

As an artisan myself, watching you craft an acoustic guitar soundboard was captivating. Your immense skill, care and creative vision are evident in your exquisite instruments. The handmade paper guitar rosette was stunning. Seeing the marbled acrylic shaped with such precision into a work of art was a first for me. I appreciated your openness in sharing bracing techniques. You make a good point - sharing knowledge advances the craft and builds community. An instrument's essence lies in the artist, not just technical details. Your passion for luthiery shines through. The feminine pink inlays you chose will make a gorgeous, artful guitar. I look forward to seeing the finished instrument assembled and voiced. Your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you for welcoming us into your workshop and guiding us through your creative process.

[@kevincozens6837]

Two things surprised me in this video. The first was to see the rosette being applied to the guitar before the shape of the top had been cut out. The second was to see Daisy wearing ear protection around the power tools. I've seen a lot of luthiers at work and this is the first time I've seen someone using ear protection. Smart idea. Partitcularly for someone so young.

[@ericargento4429]

Well, you get so many positive comments and appreciation, so I’ll just have to add mine. I mainly judged the quality of a video in the content and the craftsmanship by my emotional and sensory response. What a treat everything about your creating, the music, the quality of the photography you have beautiful hands that are very skilled and you were lovely. 🌹

[@dhroen]

Your deep commitment to your craft is inspiring.

[@ptrisonic]

Very Interesting! Thanks for letting us in to your workshop, you have real talent. Pete.

[@themoppie1000]

Great to watch! Hope your well wrapped finger didn't leave any stains on important bits of wood.

[@edgarcastrillo7554]

My apoligy because I dintsee this chapter before, nothing better than see you working with your passion and skills, and I remidyou about my invitation to visit Costa Rica and plnt trees like Mahagony and others hard and precious woods, regards and have a perfect new year!!!

[@ericargento4429]

The way you work, your techniques, the information you provide it’s so inspiring !!

[@stephenmiller4948]

I watched a KZbin video on a tour of the Martin Guitar factory last night. While the quality of the Martin product is legendary, the whole process has become so automated. As I watched the program, I contrasted their processes with your manual process, and it makes me appreciate your skill even more. You are so precise. I know I could blather on and on about how meticulous you are, but I just have to say it repeatedly how amazingly gifted you are. I so enjoy watching your videos! PS: Your soundtrack was excellent!

[@Elshadyrian]

Just winding down after work - perfect video for that. 👍

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Daisy , Thank you for sharing your amazing skills, Your client should be very pleased with that guitar when it’s finished, We all look 👀 forward to the next stage of the build, Phil from the moulin France,

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks for the comment Phil!

[@philvale5724]

@@DaisyTempest you’re very welcome, building musical instruments is an art form of its own, I am retired, my trade was a specialist Joiner cabinetmaker, for approximately 50 years. Oh my God, about 10 to 15 years ago, I needed something to take my mind off a lot of problems, so I would go out and I will purchase broken and damaged electric guitars, I even brought a couple of mandolins, one, especially I had to rejig and re-set the neck add somebody and try to glue it back in with a load of contact adhesive, I have now rebuilt some between seven and eight musical instruments, even to the point of putting new electronics in the upgrades, the only thing is, I wish to play, but you do say, music is a good healer for the soul and mind, but when I hit a note on the string, there is note what you really want to hear, I wish you all the success for the future , I look forward to watching part two, Phil from the moulin,

[@arminrichard1836]

A few years back my dad and I cut moon wood for my cousin who made window boards for his old watermill restauration. They became some really nice boards.

[@John_2Much_Coffee]

I really like how you make sound hole ring, with the colourful paper, looks like "lady" made "Ammolite" gemstone. Is it just me or is there something very calming to the effortless sound of a hand planner melting through wood. Sounds like skating alone on a winter pond. Love your videos. Cheers from Canada ☸

[@nolantaylor1760]

Lovely pace to this video. Your work is always superb and care appreciable. Thank you for taking the time to share your feelings.

[@mikericciuti5996]

That was so much fun-thanks. One thing that I’ve found is that a midday break to take a nice, long bike ride or walk really does wonders for my energy and clarity of thought.

[@flightlessboid]

What a lovely tranquil stopover, added moments to my life.

[@royforest6035]

I like your rosette process.

[@hansslob6749]

Yes, this is what I enjoy the most, craftmanship!

[@dennissilber287]

Love your videos. In your explanation about moon spruce and it’s qualities I think you said that a tight grain is more desirable for high end guitars. In the US where I’m from people often pay a premium for guitars with an Adirondack, or red spruce top. It’s valued for its powerful sound projection which gives it an ability to be played especially loudly compared with Sitka spruce. Adirondack spruce has an irregular and wide, not tight, grain pattern that is not as aesthetically pleasing as AAA Sitka. In the US the use of Adirondack spruce was until recently associated with the pre-war Martin D-28. It was a scarce tone wood until recently and has made a comeback. So tight vs. wide grain in terms of high end guitars doesn’t seem to me a matter of what is more desirable for high end guitars as much as a matter of what kind of tone you have in mind when you build a guitar. Martin uses both woods in their highest level instruments to cater to a variety of preferences. Keep making your vids and I’ll keep watching.

[@olivernash2240]

I love watching a true craftsman at work, and that you are!🤗

[@ducky5712]

With a pink rosette, I like to think it is for Lucy Rose... (rose meaning pink in French) ^^ Lovely video, it is such a peaceful video to watch, such a beautiful craft to witness!

[@giuniral]

Thank you for showing your work. 18 minutes that went by and I didn't even blink.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you !

[@elijahcherweznik3505]

I'm so excited to watch this entire series. I've never thought of trying to make an instrument but this is so incredibly inspiring, I feel like at some point I want to try.

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

well I saw one of your videos and I accidentally binge watched them all today, very interesting watching the amount of work that goes into your creations. cant afford anything as beautiful as your guitars but I do have a new respect for my cheap yamaha even if it is mass produced it still feels more personal than anything electric.

[@douglasaxtell]

While I’ve built a few thinline guitars from wood from my farm I’m hoping watch you work will make me brave enough to venture into making an acoustic too. Thank you!

[@BaronQ]

Excellent work as always Daisy! Kudos ❤

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you!

[@scottreynolds4252]

Thank you for taking the time to show how it's done

[@johndoody8413]

Daisy, I enjoy watching you make guitars. Keep up the good work. I also really like the music backing to your videos. I made a guitar for myself back in 1987. I still use it to this day. It gives you a great sense of satisfaction. John

[@Moesound1]

Excellent video showing your fine craft work.

[@lucydiamond7777]

Pink on a guitar is a mark of excellence where I'm from. It comes with a price and if a guy has a pink guitar he MUST be able to back it up with killer playing. I would happily have a pink rosette on one of your guitars!!! Also...if I may...FANTASTIC hair day boss!!! Sorry....Fantastic hair day GUV'NOR! Have a great week Tempest Family!!

[@edheide7229]

Wow the fine precision, you guide your hands so well. THANKS.

[@DavePawson]

Love the use of a square when sanding to keep the right angle!

[@charliemiller6401]

A true artist. I love your work.

[@chrisgreenwood4713]

I love the fact that you don't feel the need to talk over everything.The music was really nice!

[@seanbaines]

Terrific video. I loved watching your process. I love learning how this is done, how this works! I liked the way it was done, emphasizing visuals, with only the minimum of written and spoken explanation as needed. It worked very well. i could almost imagine/feel myself doing it as a consequence. Great teaching piece. I hope some day we find out who the lucky singer/songwriter is who is getting this guitar.

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Well done! A pleasure to watch!

[@sporranheid]

Just...blown...away. That was stunning. Beautiful woodwork, amazing skills, captured and edited superbly.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed

[@sbolfing]

I've told a few friends about your channel, and refer to it as "Tempest's Templates" Not just for the templates and jigs you make and use, but a wealth of knowledge and wisdom beyond your years!

[@DaisyTempest]

Hahaha I’m flattered! Glad you’re enjoying the channel :)

[@gordygroover]

The calm quietness was so appreciated in this post. Love to hear you speak too of course.

[@scottrelstyle3647]

I could watch 12 hours of you content without a break, Love to see the whole process all the way through to the happy owner playing away.

[@jozsefizsak]

Your comments about secrecy, as in the bracing, illustrate the intelligent and enlightened attitude that makes your videos such a joy to watch. That is, along with all your other admirable qualities. I can forget some of the madness in today's world for a while after listening to you.

[@BobDorfman]

Oh, the irony associated with luthiers keeping their bracing patterns “secret”. Imagine someone building guitars and still not aware of the magic that mirrors provide!

[@jozsefizsak]

@@BobDorfman If they're sufficiently loyal to tradition, they will have only very crude mirrors and will be working by daylight or candlelight, in which case that bracing might seem quite inaccessible.

[@BobDorfman]

@@jozsefizsak Love it! You are definitely on top of your game.

[@jozsefizsak]

@@BobDorfman You're too kind, sir.☺

[@BobDorfman]

@@jozsefizsak There is no such thing as being too kind. 😁

[@charlesolson9019]

Fascinating video! I've built one guitar (which surprisingly doesn't suck) and am collecting knowledge for my next one, and I learned a lot here. Although, as a fellow long-haired person, watching that bit of hair dangling precariously close to the epoxy at 10:00 made me kind of nervous.

[@thierryholweck6883]

Great work ! I just can't wait to see the next video of this build.

[@simongardner1835]

Captivating. Informative. Beautifully filmed and produced. I'm a player, not a maker, and your videos have given me so much respect and appreciation for quality hand-made instruments. Thank you, Daisy.

[@alextopfer1068]

I think pink is a lovely contrast for the wood

[@grekiely6245]

Magic work, thanks for the talent and share, I appreciate the views and history.

[@TheGamingMason]

As always, you are simply brilliant at your craft. Such a unique approach to your rosettes. There is a ring maker, Patrick Adair that will put glow powder in with the resin he uses to make custom rings, might be an interest rosette for a client, or for your own edification. I do you have question. What is the inspiration behind you maker's mark?🥰

[@sean...]

I loved watching this one :-) Thanks Daisy, beautiful work.

[@michaelhaig1317]

Such a captivating watch! Your skill and obvious passion for what you do is great to see Daisy - and beautiful instruments.

[@ChrisWoodGuitarist]

Really enjoying your videos. Hope your finger has healed well. Thank you.

[@claudestewart5465]

I loved watching this as well.

[@timc7345]

Lovely work Daisy as always, cheers!

[@whitexeno]

The brand Axminister makes me chuckle. nice build! Had never heard of moon wood before.

[@billsandrelli957]

I could watch you work for hours, not comfortable for you I am sure but relaxing for me. Your craftsmanship is with wonderful. We are very lucky to be able to follow along in this.

[@padders1068]

Daisy, great work and explanations. Thanks for sharing!

[@BGRestore]

I love your approach to sharing your craft; it goes beyond just the bracing pattern. It's inspiring to see your dedication to creating a community where we all share knowledge, making us better craftspeople! Looking forward to the next one!

[@chrisgunn121]

Beautiful, thank you Daisy, amazing!

[@alan_wood]

Lovely, thank you.

[@jimkettle4487]

Watching your craftswoman skill & care is great, a beautiful way to start the day, but I missed most of your captions as I was so absorbed in your woodworking processes, having you voice over would be more enjoyable. I'm looking forward to the rest of the build.

[@LA3Music]

Love the Bog Oak!!! great video Daisy and the drawings get better and better

[@TheTyrynir]

As an amateur builder without even a hand-plane, your videos are always inspiring.

[@Turn2222]

Pleasure watching you work.

[@vladi7441]

This has to be my favourite video yet: the editing, the music, the detailed video documentation of your process, exquisite stuff! I can't help but wait to see the next steps in building this guitar

[@DigiLab360]

What a joy to watch you practice your craft.

[@donalddparker]

Huge respect. Great video.

[@johnapppel64]

As a furniture maker, I'm always impressed by the level of precision a luthier's work requires. And I noticed the bandage on one finger - something all of us woodworkers share, every project seems to require a bit of blood sacrificed. Thanks for sharing!

[@DaisyTempest]

And I as a luthier admire furniture makers! Thanks so much

[@dwaynec7542]

I believe there is an energy imparted to any creation by the creator. Every instrument I play has a different energetic feel. I would love to play one of your guitars; such a beautiful and wonderful process executed by a uniquely talented craftsperson.

[@danielwillits2173]

Such beautiful tools and equipment used by someone who clearly cares deeply about what they’re doing. True craft. I learned several good tips watching this, especially about sanding square edges and clamping your cut line in the vice! Brilliant. Thanks Daisy. Hope that finger is ok 😊

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful work, Daisy! Looking forward to the next steps! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@briansmallwood2103]

Love watching you build this guitar top, amazing.

[@TommyLane]

Your videos showing your craftsmanship and knowledge of it are always interesting, informative and enjoyable.

[@robertm348]

Daisy, you inspire me! Thank you.

[@dannielfriedrichsen7226]

Excellent! I really enjoy watching you actually building an instrument and/or it's components. Careful craftsmanship and skill are always worth my time. Waiting for the next one... Thank you.

[@GRBAquatics]

Very Cool, Thankyou. Nice Work. So awesome and Interesting seeing the process. All the best. Cheers

[@TarnishedViking.]

Beautiful woodworking!💚

[@TheHkluivert]

I liked this one a lot. Quiet, nice close-ups, nice music and really interesting to see how you do what you do.

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

Wow, the lightbox is genius! I love watching the precision and attention to detail. Thank you for taking the time top share this with us.

[@phillallen01]

I did not actually think of using a light board that is genius for checking a gab i will be doing this ftom now on thank you for the tip

[@jamesmackay4529]

Really enjoyed that! Thank you

[@rogerbranton1752]

It's a very beautiful process to witness. I loved this video!

[@Geeman002]

Hello Daisy, I love watching your videos, you are learning and teaching at the same time. I’m an old guy (75) but I have been playing guitar most of my life (although it doesn’t show in my skill :)). My main love is a Martin HD-28 and a Larrivee D-40R. I love Sitka spruce for its softer tone, but that’s just me. What was the order of these tapped board? I like the first one, which I believe was Sitka, no? Thank for sharing your journey!

[@t.e.1189]

Love the video. Was wondering how you did the paper rosettes. Cool! Hope you make videos of the entire process until its finished if you have the time. If so I'll be there to the end. A second comment. I hope to someday build a renaissance lute. Unfortunately, there is so little information on the internet on building them. And very few luthiers doing them in comparison to building guitars. You would make a great spokesman for this special niche. Do you know of the master Luthier David Van Edwards, president of the Lute Society, from your neck of the woods? Would be neat for you to interview him or visit his shop if he would welcome it. I'm sure there would be things you could take away from him though its a completely different instrument. Hopefully he would be supportive of your endeavors. According to an interview I saw online one of his "student has made a successful professional career as a viol player, partly using a viol SHE made in the class". He apparently doesn't have issues with female builders. Someone needs to capture his many years of knowledge before its too late.

[@techslfink9722]

It’s always a pleasure watch your vids. So relaxing yet informative. I learnt a lot again from this one👍🙏👏 I’m know for sure that a guitar built exactly the way you do, but by another luthier, would sound quite different. And I have to say that I absolutely love your sound hole design 😍

[@frikkiebisschoff1986]

Love your videos and your work. Thank you for all the interesting background information on the types of wood and the various cuts etc. Yoa are fabulous.

[@gigmandrew8975]

Outstanding!

[@BobDorfman]

I really enjoyed today’s video (well, I enjoy all of them but this one especially).

[@jeffhughes6167]

Same here !!

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you so much!

[@nellayema2455]

Looks like that guitar is getting off to a good start! Paduak is a good choice for the bridge plate. I've seen Jerry Rosa (Rosa String Works Workshop) put new life in some older guitars that had trashed plywood bridge plates, such as Gibsons from the 60's and 70's, by replacing the plate with paduak ones. It seems to be kind of an oily wood, so he cleaned the gluing surface with acetone before gluing up.

[@landraven0404]

Lovely as always, thanks for your vid!

[@rbmedia771]

Yet another example of the skills and passion you put into every single component of your art. Superb.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks so much!

[@scottswineford6714]

I really like your mindset on sharing knowledge. Having zero musicality I have never tried anything more complicated than an Indian (native American) flute and am fascinated by your process.

[@ttapion]

Thank you Daisy!

[@imccrae]

So incredible to watch. I am revamping my workshop at the moment to make it a more pleasurable and practical space. So I am missing the "making" part at the moment. So your video has helped to fill the void. Thank you. Hope you're having a great week.