Ep 20 - BoB1 - Finishing Touches! - Ben Crowe Builds an Insane Guitar

[@solidsneakie]

That's a lovely, very unique guitar. I love watching you solve problems and build during these series. Keep em coming...best channel on youtube. Build a bass!

[@applebutter4036]

Lol, this is one of those weird youtube series where you get to the end and there's no end. Amazing craftsmanship though. That's an awesome looking guitar!

[@canucklehead0]

Ben, this was a pleasure to watch!! From concept to playable instrument was such a fantastic build series for me that I'm pondering a build of my own, so please keep up your exemplary builds and peeks into the Crimson shop and school!! I look forward to the next adventure!!

[@Finn-McCool]

This BoB 1 series has been my personal favorite thing on all of KZbin for all of time. I'm a professional woodworker and air guitarist. I've seen TED talks, "Like A Boss" compilations, Black Smithing, Knife Making, Slow Mo, and "Me at the Zoo" since KZbin launched. But this sir is far and away my personal favorite. The slight twisting of the feathers is my favorite part. An aspect that I did not foresee and I wonder whether or not you did either until right before you did it. It's brilliant. Oh and I've seen tazer video upon tazer videos too. This tops it. Well done.

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

Ben makes the best guitar build videos on the internet. Hands down.

[@NextLevKev]

Watched the whole build start to finish.. where is the demo? I want to see it in action.

[@greatwhite61967]

I just finished watching this marathon build as well & i too could not find the Full Demo of this guitar either!.. After the guitar build was finished I remember Ben saying they would hold on to the guitar at Crimson for a while to let it settle in & do any adjustments if it needed which is what most mass produced guitar builders do also but maybe by the time it was ready a Winner had been picked & this guitar was sent out to the winner... I'm only guessing & the only people who know for sure is Ben & the staff at Crimson Guitar's!.. I know Ben does these builds & I appreciate being allowed in to watch each one but after sitting through all of these uploads of each individual build, which are always quite a few for each guitar build, I was looking forward to seeing the the Full Demo of " Ben No 1 " but maybe it just slipped their minds at Crimson Guitar's... Well at least we saw it getting built & he did sort out a few issues post completion of the build with the tuning pegs not being staggered properly & building a newer & better volume knob, along with sorting out other things he might have rushed... I wish he'd incorporate more Bass Guitar Builds as so far I've only seen one which was his take on the Precision Bass Guitar but that's because I moved away from drums & rythmn guitar to play the bass as my main instrument... In light of the still ongoing coronavirus outbreak stay safe and healthy wherever you are in this world... .....

[@duncanwilliams3320]

It was great timing to hear "do not rush". I'm getting to the end of my bass build and a little to excited to get it done

[@joeclune1784]

this is what craftsmanship is! absolute genius.

[@bakstabbath]

Turned out way better than I thought it would in the beginning. Great work, Ben.

[@perihelion7798]

An artist needs to challenge themselves in order to advance. You are obviously an artist, but also a fine craftsman. I admire craftsmen a bit more than artists because they prove themselves every day by their deeds. Thanks for being such an inspiration to me when I really needed that. Drive on.

[@lordjoemott1683]

I hope whoever won this guitar really appreciate’s it, the amount of work gone into it. Amazing 🤟😀🤟

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

When I saw that knob piece first being finished I thought "is that not too big?..." Whoops. Also Ben would benefit GREATLY from a flex shaft grinder over that rotary tool he is using at 20:45 . I was a die hard dremel fan until I tried a cheap 1/4hp flex shaft grinder. The small hand piece makes everything so much nicer. If you want to go all out pick up a foredom brand one otherwise just get the cheap $80 or $90 one branded SE and the model is like 979FSG or something. The footswitch on those has been known to be garbage but it can easily be replaced for fairly cheap.

[@Neils400]

Crafting the headstock inlay was mesmerising to watch - amazing skills Ben.

[@Guitartistry8]

Ben I absolutely love this, and would like to have it! I would love to see more of these in various shapes and timber.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

More to come for sure! B

[@Guitartistry8]

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars loads of possibilities

[@neilthegreat90]

I love the final result - the darker teak or whatever wood, with the maple blocks just looks so striking! Also the skeleton body leading into the neck is really unique. Please make more :)

[@jonlavigne3270]

I love it, it looks great and seems to sound excellent as well. The next Seeker for Gryffindor will be proud to ride it to victory for the House Cup!

[@fepatton]

Freehand cutting and inlaying of the logo was a joy to behold. I can never get a properly straight line out of jewelers saw, much less while cutting through 3-4mm of aluminum. And hand-supporting the Dremel? Crikey. I would just have zigzags through the headstock at that point. Awesome build.

[@RancidDragonProductions]

That is definitely a unique guitar. Whatever happened to the complication build!?

[@carlhouse8819]

Ben I'm so In awe of you and your skills thank you so much for these videos they are a true inspiration to us amateur luthiers ... keep making that dust buddy

[@oneconsc3333]

Yes, I see you grounded the bridge👍

[@patrickwilliams3108]

Gawd that guitar is gorgeous! Congratulations!!!

[@raisinsawdust]

Fabulous design and execution on this really cool instrument!

[@jwstout007]

Speed check @ 14:45 made me chuckle, & he said he couldn't play fast! Medlee medlee medlee medlee medlee medlee meeeee!!! =D

[@AlanW]

The crimson logo was really cool, nicely done!

[@Ruddigore]

I have loved watching this build. Is this the best looking guitar on earth? Maybe not, but is it eye-poppingly unique? You bet your bottom dollar it is and it's one I would love to own. I can't wait to see you get back to the 90 hour build and then on to Bob 2, Bob 3 and more.

[@stevelouth7011]

I enjoyed watching this whole process and found it inspirational I am going to have a go at becoming a luthier !!!!!!!!

[@peterkitts8815]

Very nice. Your hand cutting of the logo was impressive. So accurate. I know it's finished but a I think a black wood cover over the body of the volume pot would really, really finish it. Just a thought. Here's hoping my order was in in time and my handful of entries comes up trumps. They won't, but they could.

[@stkeeley]

Kudos on the T-shirt!! The band with rocks in!! We'll not see Terry's like again!

[@brainmind4070]

Beautiful instrument. Very inventive.

[@jurrien75]

What an absolutely cool guitar! You are a true caftsman.

[@SpedSpedding]

Legend. Congratulations it’s awesome!

[@mikeblue6732]

Enjoy watching your builds Ben, awesome guitar, wasn't sure it would hold under tension but it did. Great job

[@stratton78ja]

that logo is badass!!! ohh and the guitar also!!

[@pdstokes8]

Amazing build Ben, one of, if not the best. Now have to rewatch it al :)

[@hchoe741]

"I've got a fanned guitar" "Oh, you mean fanned frets?" "I know what I said"

[@CoenBijpost]

hchoe741 ooh, he should absolutely have fanned the frets on this one. A fanned fanned fret guitar!

[@m7alan7johnson7]

As always, I enjoy you and your videos. Great build!

[@mattheweastel129]

Really fabulous and original build, I love it! Would have liked to have seen the potentiometer hidden though, perhaps within a wooden shield

[@tomahoks]

It bloody IS a see thru headstock! Nice touch Ben.

[@MrBillyrudd]

Well Done FIRST class craftsmanship I have really enjoyed watching

[@leroyatleroys]

Great job. Though I must be the only person who actually liked your original simple volume knob. The black one is beautiful to. I just really liked how the first one kind of went with the stripped down and see through look. Still, the guitar came out unique and beautiful.

[@georgetempest9627]

Love the Terry Pratchett t-shirt!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Terry was the man! B

[@MrMarinesfight]

Really is a very beautiful guitar. I want to try building one at some point. I'll need a few more tools though lol.

[@Robil63]

Thankyou for being amazing.😊

[@Ozzynl111]

I was a doubter in the beginning but wow beautiful guitar. Well done.

[@doegywhail728]

I do like the over all figure/outline of the guitar and would like to know if it’s used anywhere else on a solid body. If not I would like to see that please.

[@stevefpv4669]

Hello Ben, that was such a wonderful build series to watch. Thanks for sharing. I've been building/expanding/equipping my workshop most of my time off since I came to you fall 2017, so money is scarce atm, although I've preferred buying crimson tools, the moment I can afford patreon I will. Cheers.

[@Puerto_Rico_Law21]

May I suggest for Bob 2 1. Adding full pieces of different coloured wood to the sides, no only for looks but for stability. Cheers, outstanding work. BTW your just helped me with doing my logos with the Dremel. Thanks!

[@Dobermanator]

You should fill the body cavity mostly with Styrofoam (keep weight down) and then fill remainder with cement. That way you satisfy the "movement" worry warts, and can change the name of the guitar to "stoned."

[@Robil63]

Next Bob, can you make the slats side to side instead of longways. That way you can hit a chord then bounce it off the floor for a rad wobbly sound.

[@rabatzbumm]

Bob the 2nd must be a Flying V! These wood cutting and spreading building style just lends itself to the wings and headstock of a V!

[@timothycormier3494]

M Mustermann yeah it does

[@BAMozzy69]

Only if you cut the Splits in at the back end. If you also cut in from the neck end, then you have to splay that out. Also by just cutting in from the bottom, you would end up with more of a fan shape but also put a lot more stress on the outer ones because they would have to move a LOT more. A Flying V would be difficult to do in this style...

[@timothycormier3494]

BAMozzy it would look good though. I think the lines would flow nicely. Since he started this build I’ve been thinking about how to do different styles of this. I think most any style presents challenges

[@lilgrym]

Explorer shape

[@goodwillgoth7553]

Dean style head would be sick! Or a dean ml style itself

[@Bloosee]

Cutting that logo out of a chunk of aluminium was awesome!

[@jefferylee9347]

That's gotta be the most INSANE build I have ever witnessed ,,,bro ,,,,, Shit man I'm at a loss for words , totally incredible

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Thank you, I had a blast doing it too! B

[@jamesgourlay6877]

I've loved this series, thanks!

[@rsfields2009]

Ben broke his own rule on the control knob... Measure, measure, cut.

[@honda86tb]

I wonder how it would look and feel with clear or colored resin filling the gaps between the slats

[@rapscallion52]

only suggestion i'd make is to squeeze the "waist" of the body in a bit more, get some more of the traditional body shape out of just stretching the slits, without having to add the additional maple pieces on the outside.

[@kevinbutler525]

Nicely done Ben. On Bob2... you know ash is way easier to bend than maple...right? Not as pretty, granted... but then ... "Stunning Stain"!. A linear burst/fade would look cool with the whole accordion thing. Cheers.

[@sirspikey]

You could've added more of that bright wood, like a V, following that backpattern to hide the electronic and also, if it went under the bridge you would get a more solid base for it.

[@Lordbaccus]

this is Very Impressive

[@jakesquarejeans]

If I had this guitar I'd post a video for 365 days in a row shredding teaching and giveing great guitar examples

[@BrassGrain]

Quite an interesting design...inspiring, great job

[@haakman123]

This is really awesome! I had some doubts before, but wow! Maybe for the next one you can cut the body slots all the way to the fretboard and mount the pickup to the fretboard, like in some hollow body(jazz type) guitars

[@MonsieurTourette]

Stellar Video. Only just realized the Pratchett-Shirt! Where can I get one?!

[@lrstaf6]

Ben, this guitar looks like it is light weight. Is it? Now that it's finished, it's like the swan after the ugly duckling. It's actually beautiful.

[@LaCBrew]

Still in love with this (Bob) one. And what fun and educative to watch this series. 3/4 inch is.... very little... LOL :-)

[@peterkitts8815]

3/4 inch is lots. 3/32 is miniscule.

[@LaCBrew]

@@peterkitts8815 Wow. I incidently wrote this wrong. Still its funny.

[@peterkitts8815]

* Accidently, but, genuinely I wasn't meaning to troll you or anything like that. I apologise.

[@mwarnken1234]

such a cool guitar! i still think a fader from a mixer would have been a better choice for a control

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

mwarnken1234 that would have been cool but maybe too science fiction-y? Maybe bob2 has a steam punk angle to it and all sorts of fun bits and bobs.

[@iamrelevant]

Nice Vostok!

[@rainer.b62221]

Spent the whole afternoon with your Bob-1 videos. Fascinating! I learned so much. Many Thanks! Is this really the last one on the subject?

[@marcmorgan4317]

Hi Ben can you refinish a stained guitar it's a custom tele about 17 yr old but I'm bored of the yellow/orange sunburst that it's got and want something a little more modern with minor repairs.

[@greatreset3]

My only suggestion is to run the wiring through the white tail pieces to make them less visible. But great build. You have a strange mind ( but in a good way)!

[@djstringsmusic2994]

Even though the wiring ended up being visible. I at least like the fact that it's all the nice cloth covered wiring, and it's all silver. But hiding it better would be nicer.

[@Michael_k_DK]

I Wish i could afford that BOB guitar wow

[@honda86tb]

A masterpiece!

[@markgordon4368]

Happy New year peeps 🤗

[@averybreaux3460]

Glam shot of the Gucci watch

[@wls64]

Hey Ben, were you a woodworker or a luthier first, or just born a mad scientist?!! lol Well done sir!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Start insane then specialise from there seems to be the best way imo. That way no one expects anything other than craziness and you get to just have fun with everything you do.. what do you think? Ben

[@wls64]

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars yes, i think so... my excuse is always "I was born that way". It just comes natural! hahaha. so, I was curious because i was just truly impressed with your wood skill and wondered. thanks for al the enjoyable content, sir. cheers /// Happy Holidays to you and your family! \\\ Bill

[@Fraik]

Nice Vostok watch !

[@emilwestgaardhenriksen1715]

1000th like😂😂 cool looking build 😁

[@Furtheronmusic]

Terrific result! New vice? Like the logo very cool

[@scavengerjoe1012]

Brilliant!

[@paulfulker773]

Bob, Build me a 5 String Bass PLEASE in that style..... That is just mental \m/ Pure Genius,

[@AnotherJoe]

Awesome 😎

[@JasOGrowney]

It's been fun watching you create 'on the spot', thanks! I would have chosen a different plug location (I love the idea for BOB² to be able to stand it on one end), why did it end up there? Also what was your reasoning behind no tonal controls? Thanks again! Jas

[@markchip1]

I would have thought that the most appropriate way of running the wiring would be to effectively inlay the wires themselves into the back of the guitar where there is solid wood or nearly touching slats. This way there would be no ugly wires running through the slats and creating a completely obvious mess - in my opinion!

[@ProphetForProfit]

Yeah, I like the concept of this guitar, but the exposed pot and wiring don't look very good to me. Also, the headstock could use some reimagining.

[@ROOKTABULA]

Sometimes function over form IS part of the form though.

[@springy-2112]

its a good result with the finishing touches but so sad the wiring and pot are visible..i still reckon you could hide those in the blocky wedges somehow ? i'm not trying to be harsh ..im no luthier ..just a fixer player ..but ive seen you build some amazing things and i think you have it in you to justify just a little more time..but i for have respect for your talents .i must have i keep ordering tools from you.. cheers.peace and love 👍☮❤

[@scottstewart5784]

i agree

[@SanAndFe]

Hi Ben, what kind of saw blade are you using in your Coping Saw when you cut the aluminium Crimson logo design out.

[@salmonline]

That's friggin' awesome. Too bad about that P90, the black nut and the backward Volume control, though...

[@zachrowe1511]

I want this guitar so bad

[@rexsolomon6325]

the objective of Bob version 2 should be that no wires or electronics can be seen. Only then will it be perfection.

[@dtjb1962]

I think the logo should be flush with the surface of the headstock it could interfere with string changes and or get knocked loose during said string changes

[@lone-wolf-1]

Beautiful guitar! If it was for me, I would like to have a PRS-style cutaway at the low horn... Otherwise- very interesting concept. I think Ben is exhausted, he's been working too much- because there is nooo way a professional like him could forget the bridge-grounding and to make the vol-knob too thick! Been overworked over a large time disturbes short-time-memory.Take care of yourself, Ben- if burnout kicks in, it takes one year to get fit again... (talking from experience, working as a master dental tecnician 70-85 hrs, six days a week, no vacancy whole year, over a period of 12years, till my body and brain got on partial standby... ) Best wishes, from Deutschland

[@TheDogPa]

Excellent workmanship. I seriously don't get it though. I just keep thinking of the pain when I get pinched or get a finger stuck.

[@phlopalopagus]

It could have been a cool factor of 12 if that pickup had a system to slide it up and down.

[@davidmurray9193]

Brilliant love it

[@gr328]

Looks fantastic!

[@ritchiebarber]

Awesome build. I still think the volume knob is upside down though.

[@owenmayes2128]

Like the Pratchett T-shirt too!

[@claudevieaul1465]

Soul Music! 🤘😀🤘

[@squirrelmaster9]

yeah, awesome

[@owenmayes2128]

"Music with rocks in!" @@claudevieaul1465

[@stkeeley]

Could you tell us what your own sigil means? It looks awesome!

[@mykhough6614]

It's B C for Ben Crowe.

[@stkeeley]

@@mykhough6614 yep. Now that I see it I feel a little silly!

[@floritobentillo6941]

How about some chamfer for the knob?😄

[@chinapaiee]

hi, how much will be this guitar, if I'll want to buy?

[@deantobe]

love it!