Ep 1 of 2 - Full Build of the 90 Hour Build - The Complication

[@bazzer124]

I've been into the build from the start and this is a great way to "catch up" on all the action. I would highly recommend watching the entire build as it is an awesome show of luthier and woodworking skills. Gotta say, though, I will be grateful when this project is done and the finished product is displayed. GREAT JOB, BEN! Stay awesome and keep making sawdust!

[@Viremia]

The project is done and the guitar's been strung up and played (by Ben) in the latest video. The only thing missing is the final episode where a professional plays it.

[@bazzer124]

@@Viremia Not picking at nits, but I believe Ben said "This is the last episode. Er, no it's not." Could just be my addled old brain. And yes, the guitar is finished...

[@jenaleintz1668]

man that one hell of a nice shop though.........loving it.

[@za_ozero]

What a taturd

[@furious32ninja]

@Bard Erland not sure what you are in about with 'tone flow', please explain!

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

I worked as a cabinet builder, building jewelry display cases "Cash & Wraps" for 6 years. From 1991 - 1997. I've built some pretty complex display cases & fixtures for multiple stores, all over the world. The company I worked for.( Midwest Woodworking & fixture Corporation, So. IL. division II). Shut down and moved away for cheaper labor. In 1997. I loved working there! Some of the stores I built cash wraps & fixtures for were...... Famous bar, Lord & Taylor, The Body Shop, St Louis Science Center, JCPenney's, & many more, all around the world. You're guitar is just sick man! I love the complexity and work that you put into it! I realized over the years.... You will only be as good as your tools are, combined with your love & passion for wood working! You have shown people, If you love woodworking, it's not really work , anything is achievable! I can't wait to watch part II As this masterpiece comes to life!

[@PRWilson88]

This is a video all about craftsmanship. Not the biggest fan of the guitar but, watching honed in skills on this level is a true pleasure.

[@sameer_husain26]

This is the rolls Royce of the guitars. So much detail works, workmanship is just amazing.

[@wilhelmtheconquerer6214]

Firstly, this isn't as much an instrument as much as a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Secondly, it's amazing to see Ben work and the absolute joy that it brings him! If everyone enjoyed their job as much as Ben, the world would be a much better place!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

It is almost obscene how much I really do enjoy it all, the perfect mix of making.. guitars and videos and building a business. I love it and wish everyone dis have a similar satisfaction in life!

[@aadityakumar3692]

This guy needs support. The amount of effort and time he puts into his videos is mind boggling. Please subscribe to him, tell others to do so too.

[@arax20]

This is a masterpiece. Easily one of the most inspiring woodworking projects I've ever seen, especially with the lack of cnc tools used

[@frankierzucekjr]

Man what a true masterpiece. All the time and effort you put into this is remarkable. I was just scrolling through KZbin and seen the thumbnail and thought to myself, "I gotta see this" and I'm glad I did. This is a true work of art and I'd love to see it in person. Not to mention that badass workshop. The amount of awesome machinery and hand tools would make Norm Abram from New Yankee Workshop jealous lol. Wow just wow. That's a carpenter's dream workshop. I'm a carpenter and I dont think I could ever come close to this amount of talent and patience. Phenomenal job buddy you just gained this new sub.

[@dennishodge5826]

I've never seen anything more amazing. Granted, I haven't seen everything... But... This is exquisite, artistic, skilled, and imaginative beyond words... Brilliant. 👌

[@trinomial-nomenclature]

You're so excited, just like a little kid and you're so proud, as you should be, that is a beautiful guitar! I love how you're this soft spoken guy, who seems extremely nice and gets excited like a child, yet you're covered in tattoos, I *hate* it when people judge us just because we have tattoos (and some happen to be on our face or head), it doesn't mean we're bad people or in a gang. Give us a break! 🤨

[@johnvandevelden7524]

The quilted maple that you’ve chosen is stunning!👍🏼👏🏼✌🏼

[@georgerobartes5989]

I was fortunate enough to work on the Aga Kahns Ismaili Centre ( the granite monolithic structure opposite the V& A Museum) 40 years ago, where the best craftsmen from around the world were employed to work the interior . My job was to supervise glazing particularly around the roof garden but everywhere else and everything had to be 1mm tolerance as we were being followed by stone masons etc .To watch the craftsmen in the main prayer hall create masterpieces from wood with the simplest of tools amazed me and nothing has impressed me since . Worth a look on open days , all done by hand tools folks .

[@markshone4606]

I could watch you work for hours,its so calming it really helps with my depression

[@jgrimsley2000]

Even had I known that the build would have been condense to 2 shorter videos, I still would have anticipated and watched every episode of the actual build. This is my favorite guitar build video series ever.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Thank you

[@zakbearwulf4371]

Im probably not the only one that noticed that Ben slowly dipped into madness as this project went on? It was a great time watching it unfold.

[@CorbinMusso88]

What I appreciate the most about these videos is that when you push the boundaries of what was previously thought possible, the paradigms shift, and more people start to realize their own capabilities and potentials. Boundaries pushed by one man are soon rushed past by several.

[@skruffy79]

What a journey, Saturday mornings will never be the same again

[@glennwhitlock1272]

Till the next one!!😏

[@Ralissa108]

I watched all the videos of this build - and I still enjoyed watching this one! And thanks, Ben, for the masking-tape-and-superglue trick - I use it all the time, now.

[@adrianleo1]

These is real content for youtube. Great job CCG.

[@TheSvartulfr]

You're brilliant I just love sitting back having a coffee after a long day at work and watching a master builder.

[@koenkeppel6670]

Seeing all those hours of progress sped up makes it even more impressive to watch. I have enjoyed each and every episode on this build and I love this compilation. Can't wait for part 2!

[@HarlanHarvey76]

To video editor: it would be waay awesome if each scene had the actual original episode name listed down in the bottom or top corner so if a person wanted to watch more of a particular part they would know exactly what episode to go to. Nicely done! The video and the complication!

[@iplaylax22]

Harlan Harvey everyone needs to upvote this so it’s a top comment... It’s a great suggestion and it would lead to more views for the channel!

[@lazykazuo]

yes!, ofc not for this video, but it is an awesome idea for future projects!

[@charlesharper7292]

As I said, I owe you an apology. When I started watching this build, I commented, stop while you're ahead! There is a beautiful guitar hiding under all the complicated bits! Thinking back to my own field of experience, custom motorcycles. Some of what I do is impractical, exercise in artistry. Done another way would be more rideable, but dose nothing to soothe my imagination. After viewing the impeccable craftsmanship of this instrument, as well as a couple others I was privileged to see, such as the double neck guitar that could actually be separated into two guitars. Bravo! Thanks for sharing the videos! By the way the neck is a sculpture in itself.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Thank you very much

[@DavidGuyton]

Incredible work sir! I am extremely impressed!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

thank you! B

[@ace4evr]

A friend of mine recommended me this channel because I said I was interested in building guitars. Since I know nothing about how the whole process goes, I got really excited seeing the process of installing the truss rod hahahaha. For a second I had no idea what you were even holding! This is really nice to watch. Subscribed!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Thank you! You should find more than a few interesting bits of knowledge here, hopefully we'll save you from.making some of the mistakes I made when I was first learning.. B

[@allanwhittick2930]

Man it's therapeutic seeing Ben building such an amazing guitar. I know if I was a famous guitarist or just rich I'd pay him to build me a few of these beauties. Who ever gets this guitar is one lucky git.

[@glennwhitlock1272]

I think he's keeping it

[@contessa26-jim]

@@glennwhitlock1272 Its currently hanging in the Dorset guitar Museum

[@SynthoidSounds]

I'm amazed that this level of fine art craftsmanship even still exists well into the 21st century. " . . . [building] this guitar is great fun . . . and the bane of my existence".

[@stellingbanjodude]

That is quite possibly the most beautiful neck and fretboard I’ve ever seen

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

I have some lovely materials to play with! B

[@stellingbanjodude]

I’ve dabbled with acoustic guitar building a little, currently I’ve got a black limba neck started, I can only hope its functionality is close to its potential beauty

[@krist39]

It's like a compilation of Ben raving about the masking tape and super glue trick. In all seriousness, this was a hell of a ride, and it's fun to watch it all come together quickly. Kudos and sympathy in equal shares for the editors.

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

While, not the crimson guitar that I covet (all those raw guitars with huge cracks are my kind of thing), this is the build that truly demonstrates bens skill and wild imagination. This guitar should be at every trade show, on the front page of all you digital media channels and even printed on T-shirt’s. It shows that if you can dream it, Crimson can build it. Show up at NAMM and watch the place go wild over this guitar. You’ll be on every guitar KZbin channel for a year.

[@lryall]

This series has been one of the most informative and entertaining programs I’ve ever seen. This guitar is an amazing work of art. Thanks.

[@DlmlZ]

Holy sh..t, are you human?? This piece of art is insane! You are a real Master Luthier! While others are masters in playing the guitar you are a real Master Artist in building one! Seriously I am a bit jealous with the workshop and all the tools and machines you have. I am a piano maker and it is so much fun to do wood works and to become creative! But you are standing out of the ordinary! It was really fun watching your video! Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@respectall4551]

This man is from another planet. Just satisfying to watch the masterpiece.

[@drgaloo]

Wow. Esto realmente deberían de pagarte por ver. Debería de presentarse como una obra de teatro. Esto es un arte increíble. Es un placer cada segundo de tus vídeos. Queda uno anonadado. Eres grande.

[@TheMiniMason]

Those wood shavings form the neck.... I could almost eat them how good they look.

[@strizwald6685]

ESP’s angel/demon guitars will probably forever be the most complicated guitar builds. They’re like 15+ years old now, and the one that’s arms go up w/ the neck is all wood. It’s like something out of Greece, they’re all crazy. This thing is sick too though. Great work brother. \m/

[@kgnidza]

My friend, you are professional... I wish you all the support one genius can get to continue to work such masterpieces! Congratulations 👏👏👏

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Thank you very much! B

[@thedude3922]

How can anyone post a thumbs down on any of your videos. Your work is incredible and beautiful. I hope to one day own one of your pieces 🤙🏽 don’t ever stop brother

[@drup2.19]

you're looking still young, but you must be as old as the dinosaurs to gain THAT level of craftmanship! this is simply amazing!!!

[@RobinRK1962]

Nice sponsor shot @21:42 lol thank you for letting us into your shop

[@unitram]

I know nothing about guitars or guitar making, but man, this is some beautiful craftsmanship. Makes me wanna start my own projects. Simply wonderful. Thank you.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

My job here is done, go forth and make cool shit! Thanks for watching. B

[@jamesh5460]

Whoa! What ever you are asking for your quality of work... it isn't enough. Amazing .... just amazing...

[@sandyj1561]

Your guitars are just - I honestly don't have the words! How spectacular.

[@revelinknation]

I really love the details. The amount of hard work and skill you put into this is astounding. You guys definitely deserve more credit for your craft 👍

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Thank you. B

[@williamtell1477]

This is **insanely cool** thank you for sharing this process with us. You are an incredible artist.

[@jenaleintz1668]

Man,that is one hell of a shop........ I'M LOVING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DarkPhoenix203Ct]

You're level or creativity, imagination, and craftsmanship are 2nd to none. This was phenomenal 🤯

[@dr.johnpaladinshow9747]

CCG, My father was, among other things, a master wood worker. (Never had the skills myself) I think he would approve. Nice and interesting job you've done here..

[@andyw6026]

Your creativity is exceptional, someone with huge amounts of money should employ you to change the way future guitars are made....

[@donnabeem3036]

I'm happy that I'm not the only one that dreams about smacking thangs .I am always dreaming of making things nobody else has ever seen before good job that is absolutely the most beautiful guitar I've seen in a long time

[@RegisLeQueb]

You are a master craftsman. Watching you work is awe inspiring and beautiful.

[@boxingfred]

I' not a guitar guy, I'm a brass guy but, I find this video Amazing! Thank You!

[@nothanks7919]

good job, Ben. You have transcended crafts and made art. really really well done.

[@mgreene1409]

The amount of detail is mind boggling. Well done mate!

[@peterjackson6237]

This was inspiring to watch. A true craftsman at work, and despite the complexity it all appears so effortless. Amazing and thank you for sharing your work.

[@laurencevanhelsuwe3052]

Mesmerising, hypnotising. Superb video. What skill. Hat off.

[@timothycormier3494]

My god!! I watched this entire build. I forgot how much love went into just the neck.it didn’t really sink in till this speed metal version 😁

[@alwaysradical1613]

"have a look, what do you think?" I think you're absolutely insane. Job well done!!

[@AlphaMachina]

Ugh, those are the most gorgeous shavings I've ever seen coming off that neck.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

The media team stole the lot for set dressing! B

[@AlphaMachina]

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars lol, I'd have to make some kind of epoxy guitar with them.

[@johne7100]

Watching this is both pain and pleasure: pleasure at watching a work of art being born, and excruciating pain because I'll never be able to afford all those beautiful tools. Not to mention the gay abandon with which you drive screws into beautiful chunks of sapele to use as a router sled or just to make something easier to hold. Ben, you're killing me!

[@lesgakken3041]

Wow, the wood used for the fretboard is just beyond beautiful... great stuff

[@pitpit64]

You did a lovely job!! I was wondering if you know the "broken glass scraper trick? Just find a broken piece of glass from an old window panel,Snap or break a piece off about a the size of a biscuit or less(its usually curved or pointed) and start using it as a scraper,(turn it around till you find the right scraping edge).Its great for irregular surfaces like your Spiderman Guitar.. when it blunts break off another piece.. I do wood carvings as a hobby and find that intricate pieces come out clean and its a lot quicker.. I clean up and finish all my carvings using glass....Try on a piece of scrap first

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

I have heard of it but never tried, I really should have by now. It certainly would have helped with this build! Thank you for watching and for the tip! B

[@MrOnegesius]

You had me watching the 90-hour build for a lifetime! and now you present it in one video! You are so cruel! LOL I enjoyed the long-awaited finish to the 90-hour build. Love your videos.

[@archieyanson2650]

Whoa what a craftnanship! Amazingly customized crazy guitar. Its beeeeeautifuuuuly hand made... It would be veeeery expensive. Its should be museum display item.

[@willowwonderbull7100]

and this my friends is a craftsman .such a pure talent and skill i dont even understand guitars but im blown away

[@beatewester4777]

I am really impressed. You're an artist :-) But also impressive is your studio.Thanks for sharing.

[@robertadamplant]

I love what you did with the neck. Can’t wait to see the finished piece.

[@jaydieeff]

Patience and determination is the key! I'm proud of your work, mate!

[@DaveRoberts308]

Beautiful workmanship. Well done!

[@spiralflash6169]

The most beautiful neck ever!!

[@johnharder5618]

Art Work IMO Wish I had someone like you around me As I carve fishing lures and your scrap wood Would be great for some of my upscale fishing lures

[@hazardpup5082]

Ben what u created is a beautiful piece of art and it's side job is an instrument good job keep up the great work

[@TruthAndMoreTruth]

"Giger ever designed a guitar" He did. He did a few models for Ibanez. I wish I could picked up the Sabre model, it has a carved metal finish.

[@bigcountry55]

Bro, that is the baddest guitar i've ever seen! I love that design! Great work!

[@dippersotheraccount1069]

Your guitars are amazing

[@saqittariusz]

This neck is masterpiece. I love it.

[@chelosocal8704]

A trully master piece!! But... musicality will it work? Will this guitar have a good sound? Will this guitar even tuned ?

[@sadmemeboi]

16:25 what are you doing here? what's the tape in the lengthwise direction doing? are you putting one up, one down? im confused

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Hi, because Ben's using the masking tape and superglue trick to hold down the binding strips at the closest end, this cause the strips to be raised off the workbench a tiny amount. This would result in an angle being planned into each strip. So the lengthwise tape (two pieces together) is correcting the height of the pieces of binding.

[@sadmemeboi]

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars Of course! Thank you! :)

[@Droluk_]

I love the fact that he does so much with hand tools.

[@magnetiseur8571]

wow. What an idea. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your creations and your know-how.

[@americanspartan1642]

Videos make woodworking look easy... but this is INSANE.

[@allensparks285]

Man the hours I could have saved had I known there would be a condensed retrospective. 😜 Still anticipating the demo 🤘🖖

[@zanewilkins9548]

Is it a good thing if your guitar has a balancing point on it and that balance is like a blade

[@Hellsknight675]

This is insane 😱😱😱 you sir, are the greatest guitar luthier ever!!!

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

It's refreshing to see so much of Ben's manic insanity, condensed into so little space/time! Just keep on ignoring the haters and naysayers, Ben. We've got your back! Lol 🤣

[@roberthodges3522]

That is fantastic and all done with hand tools. Top stuff

[@notplaying2379]

The build in which Ben proves himself the king of faffing about, owning more woodworking tools than most people know exist and sanding, so much sanding. Totally worth it.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Sooooooo much Sanding!

[@arthurpadit8269]

Wow so amazing very creative,such a beautiful master piece I really love it.

[@MrSpleenboy]

Someone's already left the same comment, but it needs reiterating - that neck and fretboard is an absolute masterpiece!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Thank you

[@Guitartistry8]

In the beginning, when you first drew and laid out your design... That upper horn was totally H.R. Giger. Which is a great thing. What happened? Something changed at some point? Either way, what a sick idea...! You should be extremely proud of this!

[@demantoid418]

Love watching the vid like this. the wood seems to melt away and just turns into a Awesome guitar under your hands. You are a master. Thanks Ben & Crew

[@debbieebbiebobebbie]

*It’s fantastic and lovely. What does this do to the guitar’s tone? Would really love to hear it played... the true test!*

[@life-elixirs7884]

The level of "know how" is just staggering, must pull my hat to that bro, amazing :-)

[@No_Transitory]

How heavy would you say this guitar is compared to others? I’d think the wooden skeleton design would add some extra weight. But it looks beautiful... makes me want to do an exoskeleton on my drum kit..

[@amirabbas.v]

MIND BLOWING! a fine piece of art!

[@wookie0dud]

Interesting. But I was wonder if the guitar made out of plexi glass or symilar material might be good as well.

[@neilmcdo8858]

I promise you guys very fancy to do that I swear 💯 percent sure because that moment it's so hard to find to figure out how to make it so easy but it's not easy bravo to this video

[@kukumuniu5658]

Hi,I need your little help :) I have 3 guitars: Esp ltd deluxe ec-1000 cherry red, Gibson Les Paul Deluxe 2015 Wine Red, Michael Kelly Hybrid Special - Spalted Maple Burst. I would like to buy conservation accessories but I don't know which one to choose so as not to damage the varnish and wood. PS. I would also like something that eliminates varnish scratches.

[@JESUS10148]

You're so skilled I just feel like hitting you! This is so beautiful! May God continue to bless your hands. Also, who would have known that masking tape would have come in so handy? The way I use masking was the wrong way! I think the manufacturers need to inform us that masking tape is for building beautiful guitars only and not for sealing windows or for fixing broken pencils.

[@Enkryption]

Insane 👍👍👍👍 Not sure about buying a Gibson now Such craftsmanship!!!!