Dan Electro Pro Style Builds

[@johnmackey4389]

I am very impressed with these builds. Some really cool technics employed here. Good work.

[@MikeHawkey]

@@johnmackey4389 thank you John.

[@pontiac511]

Genius how you imitated the side tape. Will never come off!

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks! I think it worked out alright - did a good job of covering up any ply grain too.

[@stephendavies5529]

Can you please tell me what type of paint you used for the edges ie was it latex or rubberised or whatever thanks for the great videos

[@mre456]

Another awesome video. Love seeing your builds come to life.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks! - I’ll be more productive in 2022 than this year…or at least that’s the plan.

[@backyarddavinci]

I really liked the bed liner idea instead of regular edge banding.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks. I thought it had a good texture with no potential future lifting issues like the originals.

[@CircuitsAndStrings]

Those are both so gorgeous. Incredible. 🤩

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks! - a few niggles to sort, but that’s a 2022 thing!

[@DaisyHollowBooks]

This is really cool. I have the plans for a Dano, but I got some good tips from watching you.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks. Good luck on your build!

[@FloridaManMatty]

19:20 - one small but salient detail: a flat nut on a radiused fretboard is going to cause some tuning and intonation bugs. Looks like you used metal nuts? A standard plastic blank can be radiused using the same radius block you used to do the fretboard. Other than that little quibble, these are a 9.995 out of 10! The materials, the colors, the TRADITION (most people have no idea that this was a huge guitar manufacturing process for years!). I love it all, man! Superb work on those DIY bridges, too!

[@MikeHawkey]

@@FloridaManMatty thanks! - good catch - nut in the end was radiused - but I may not have caught that in filming originally (some after tweaks made)

[@mishmashmedley]

this was awesome! i love what you've done! amazing job, lad! amazing!

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

OMGoodness...these are fantastic. Thanks for the video.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@Bruisewillies]

Great work! I'm planning a Dano style build myself soon, something more like the convertible.

[@MikeHawkey]

Nice, sounds fun!

[@johnmitchelljr]

Great Channel. Great builds. What more could you want? Thanks for your work.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@mojostephen]

Excellent video featuring superb craftsmanship! As I don't have the skill to construct one, my next purchase will be a Dano, probably a '59...

[@MikeHawkey]

Thank you! - sounds like a nice next purchase - enjoy when you find it!

[@1-eye-willy]

ayeee this video is going to be very useful when i do my next build.

[@LochNessAnthony]

Beautifully done!

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@chihauccisoilconte4474]

FANTASTIC!

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks

[@Yougotadollar]

Nice!!!!!! I love both.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@patito635]

Thanks for your videos!!

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@janbeille]

Have you tried ebonising the fretboard? It would fit the part for sure :)

[@MikeHawkey]

@@janbeille To this time of writing Ive actually only done it once over all the years from memory. Something I should really bring out occasionally! Thanks!

[@leradicideglialberi]

beautiful!

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@jonhollinsworth8785]

Incredible

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks!

[@hen3vz]

Haha the intonation sounds a bit off at the end there and perhaps you should have used a vinyl strip for the white sides but all in all great job.

[@MikeHawkey]

Yeah, new strings and sub par playing attempt! (and a bit more time on bridge setup) Vinyl stripe would have been more original/traditional - thought they don’t have the best track record of staying permanent. Really I just wanted to try an idea though. Thanks for watching!

[@davidmoss7245]

Very good build and extremely authentic looking.How did you teach your dog to play a guitar? 🐕🐕🐕lol (only kidding)😂😂😂

[@MikeHawkey]

Now there is an idea!... just need to acquire a dog! 😅. Building tends to win over learning to play - no illusions of musical stardom here haha (though I really should learn a few licks). Thanks for the nice comments!

[@mel_163]

14:14 Hey what have you used for this pickguard? I tried to search for the material used on the original Danelectros guitars, but I couldn't find anything. On KZbin I've seen a video of a "replica" build, where the builder used masonite for the pickguard as well. I'm pretty curious about this

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi. My pick guards on these builds was a 3mm plywood. I wasn’t going for exact replica in my two. Not seen masonite thinner than 5mm in my neck of the woods - but it would work well - though give it a protective clear coat of something just for longevity. Thanks for dropping by & good luck!

[@mel_163]

@@MikeHawkeyThanks man, I'm gonna try your method on my project

[@MikeHawkey]

@@mel_163 nice one, hope it goes well!

[@mel_163]

@@MikeHawkeyAlso I want to ask you, what type of paint did you use on this video?

[@MikeHawkey]

@@mel_163 cant recall brand offhand, but both colour tins of spray were hardware store type, a couple of coats, we sanded down a little, left longer to dry and then water based satin clear poly finish.

[@leonardobatistarocha7956]

The Lumberjack Jackyl Composed: Jesse James Dupree I was born in the backwoods Of a two-bit nowhere town Fathered up some rock 'n' roll (baby) So you mothers could boogie down I ain't whistling dixie No I'm a rebel with a groove All around the world the ygo 'round and 'round When they dig on my new stainless steel sound Oh yeah I'm said a lumberjack baby And I'm gonna cut you down to size I'm a lumberjack baby And you're the one that gets my prize And when you hear my motor running You know I surely I suerly a be coppin' a rise Oh! So I'm gonna crank it up and cut down is it I'm a lumberjack now baby I'm a lumberjack now baby I'm a lumberjack now baby I'm a lumberjack now baby But I ain't jacked my lumber baby Since my chainsaw you Whether ya like it or whether you don't woo That's the way we like it

[@johanpersson8564]

Where can I find pdf plans for this model? 🙏🏻

[@MikeHawkey]

I couldn't find any online myself. So I made my own. Based on photos, so visually close: www.dropbox.com/s/tw19enofm15mk5c/DEP%20PLAN.pdf?dl=0

[@johanpersson8564]

@@MikeHawkey oh man! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@Anne6621]

clever way to fake the Tolex binding !!

[@MikeHawkey]

Not quite the same, but it wont be lifting any time soon either!

[@loghanepps2117]

I wanna do this but I want it to be a bass

[@MikeHawkey]

Nice. Very doable, id add a couple of reinforcement lines in the internal framing and go ‘normal’(not slim) body width.

[@MoodyRiffs]

Where did you got the blueprint of the guitar ? Or did you made it ?

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi there. Made them myself, but recall one is out there for purchase. Here we go- google the Dutch Luthier.

[@MoodyRiffs]

@@MikeHawkey thanks you 👍

[@leobender2910]

Did you spray an orange primer for the green one?

[@MikeHawkey]

I cant recall now if im honest. Possible I used for base sanding coat followed by grey over - i may have used whatever I had at home. However- if asked I would say use grey for all light colours.

[@leobender2910]

@@MikeHawkey thank you. That's exactly the kind of a tip I was looking for as I have no previous experience of finishing a guitar

[@adylevene4318]

They look great but sound like cold dump.

[@MikeHawkey]

Like ‘cold dump’ or ‘a cold dump’?. To be fair, they sound better in the hands of someone who can play (and once setup…). Thanks for stopping by!

[@southerncomfort6279]

Where do I find plans

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi. Have a scroll through the comments. I linked my basic ones there in a reply to someone.

[@ewa690]

Can I buy one of these from you?

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi there. Sorry one went to a new owner and the other stuck with me, but thank you for the interest!

[@seanmcdonald4686]

Could I pay you to build a custom Dano Pro clone for me?

[@MikeHawkey]

Hi, sorry - though I’d love to do so I just don’t have time to commit to jobs for anyone currently.

[@seanmcdonald4686]

@@MikeHawkeyIt’s cool, thank you for replying. Great job on both the guitars and the video. I’m happy to hear that you’re busy, because you do fantastic work.

[@kurt-foster5925]

tune it!

[@MikeHawkey]

Yes!

[@williampeckham9838]

Not a fan of the scarf joint. Still very inspirational.

[@MikeHawkey]

Thanks! Not had one go on me on a build yet, but can be a weak area if unlucky/too narrow/poorly joined.

[@Naxt366]

Sounds pretty unpro

[@MikeHawkey]

@@Naxt366 a pro I am not.