Building Les Pauls Part 11

[@Maniac127]

Damn.. if i only had the space to have a workshop like you i would be building les pauls all day. Absolute genius you are sir.

[@jasonbutler419]

As always, the most informative vids around. Thanks, Freddy.

[@FreddysFrets]

Cheers!

[@scottforrest2097]

Wonderful to watch a master craftsman working his craft.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks Scott!

[@husseintech1908]

If Gibson would make their guitars like this guy here, the price would be 10K $ Great work ! Love it

[@manthony6594]

Your attention to detail is awesome. On the videos and especially the guitars. Thanks for sharing. It is appreciated.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks! I'm glad you appreciate it. Making these videos was a LOT of work!

[@manthony6594]

I bet! You do a great job documenting everything and putting it together.

[@squareyes1981]

My life has been wasted. I'd love to be able to do this. Beautiful work.

[@FreddysFrets]

That's a very humbling comment. Thanks!

[@alext9067]

Your life? What about my life. My life has been wasted more than your life.

[@jerrymorganjr]

Hey Freddy! I just built my first Les paul with help from your videos! Thank you for everything!

[@sdfjgksgf]

Awesome treatise on how to REALLY do a Gibson Sunburst Finish. Pretty much everyone else on KZbin uses dye stain on the top to get the PRS/modern high-end Gibson look, which I personally can't stand. This video has finally given me the courage to refinish mine....an LP Tribute with a significant amount of figuring on the top, totally hidden by Gibson's "faded satin" finish....which consists of a couple of coats of tinted sanding sealer and maybe a few coats of unbuffed satin nitro. I have lots of experience with staining/finishing/refinishing furniture and other stuff, very little with guitars, zero with maple tops. Love the entire series. I'd love to try it from scratch but definitely don't have the skills. Probably will eventually try a kit.

[@satch60]

I totally love your videos mate, amazing to see the detail and love that goes into making such a wonderful instrument.

[@FreddysFrets]

Hey Sean, thanks for the lovely comment!

[@StevenWoodhouseLongechoes]

I've enjoyed all of your video's. It is nice to see someone who enjoys what they are doing and is willing to share it. Looking forward to future video's. Thank you.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks for watching!

[@smith4010]

Yes freddy! Been looking forward to this. You are a real craftsman and artist. You should be proud.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thank you Charles!

[@custom.0860]

Absolutely beautiful workmanship. Thank you Freddy for sharing your process with us. I have learned so much from this series.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks for watching!

[@ebrahim602]

Iv been smiling all the 27 mins . Really fun and wow LP building videos

[@FreddysFrets]

Cheers!

[@randywoolum2648]

I think Gibson needs this guy as their CEO. He seems to care about quality workmanship! beautifuI work!!!

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Oh man ! Thank you forst for actually showing the spraying.. too many vids out here showing the result without the process. And #2... I love you're using the LPH80, same gun I have and love it! Even if I had to pay for mine!

[@ciri151]

Not only fun to watch, but allot of good info too!

[@FreddysFrets]

Cheers!

[@Bigbuddyandblue]

19:30 almost hypnotized me! Wonderful finish👍

[@adamlondoner]

these vids are amazing, not just educational but I find them really relaxing

[@guitarguy5475]

I don't think I heard a swear word, did I? Unbelievable craftsmanship and patience. You make it look so easy.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks Stu. Swear word? Not likely....unless you think "big-ass" stereo crosses the line :)

[@robgibson4319]

Thanks...finally. You know how long I've been waiting for this video?!? Now please, load 'em up and plug 'em in already...great work my man.

[@FreddysFrets]

Two of the guitars are done, the last one will be shipped out in a few days. I will get that last video up soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Ptrkwlsh]

Best 1/2 hr. I've spent in a long time Fred.

[@xavierbalzola880]

Outstanding work...i have watched ALL of the vids...your knowledge and skill is AMAZING...thank you for sharing

[@magnumardent]

This LP built is among the really great ones. Full of nice technics, and with a most satisfying result, as far as I can see. I almost got Michael Greenfield-vibes along the way, a fellow countryman, if I`m not mistaken. Thankyou, mr Frets!

[@edbertoli1]

This is a great series. Thanks Fred.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks Ed!

[@nitr0junki3]

Absolutely gorgeous spray job.

[@bishlap]

freddie frets truly rocks !!! Loved every episode.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks t a !

[@cts19816]

Thank you Fred, beautiful work. amazing videos & info

[@FreddysFrets]

Glad you like!

[@jonahguitarguy]

Outstanding finish work Freddy. Love the fade

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks Dane!

[@gustavomacedo93]

Dude, you are a MASTER! Beautiful work!

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

Those supernova guns are the cats pajamas! I like your UV fading. I never thought of doing it that way.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks! Yeah those guns are nice.

[@carvalho1672]

Perfect, as always!! Congratulation Freddy!

[@donvanco3078]

Your grain filler turns these the ideal color IMO - would love to know your "recipe".

[@genekloszewski5484]

nice techniques, sunburst, and natural sun fading , they look better than factory instruments, you make a beautiful guitar!!!

[@nimnim314]

Been waiting for this installation for a while! Fantastic work!

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks for watching!

[@RichardFriendartist]

so pretty...been working through these videos all day!

[@Jefftmack]

What was your mixture for grain filler?

[@davidrees1840]

Love it, and would like to hear them and see what hardware choices are made. I think all your builds would have an eager audience if they had the depth of the Les Paul series. Beautiful work, as always.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks David! One more video to come of the final guitars.

[@kkmik5933]

Love the pen holder cup Freddy

[@demurets]

You are a fine artisan, Freddy.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thank you!

[@MikeD-fx8yy]

The guitars look amazing! How much for one of these?

[@anomolydebaucle5320]

Awesome hours of work.

[@rnemchev]

It's time to hear them! Nice job!

[@jraimondi]

That is awesome....thank u for this video series!

[@dookieday1]

I also use Iwatta spray guns for many years now , brilliant.

[@Schaz42]

How was the head stock painted with the logo coming through?

[@backyardbikepark3095]

Great videos and beautiful guitars! Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but how long did you need to leave the clear lacquer in the sun to achieve the amber color you wanted?

[@Bannanakick]

Hi very nice work your Builds. I have one question: what is the woodfiller mixture made of ? Greetings from Germany :))

[@darrcooper]

Superb series. Have subscribed.

[@FreddysFrets]

Cheers!

[@zivaradlovacki2666]

Amazing work! Could you please tell me how long was your lacquer sitting in the sun for and how hot was it in the sun at that point? Kind regards

[@justinwaddle5286]

Love that coffee cup

[@SuperBoatdoc]

Be careful with the Aniline dyes, Freddy- they are known carcinogens(bladder cancer). Great work, love the videos- very helpful.

[@johnnypk1963]

Paul Berger Hey Paul. I didn’t know that thx.

[@nighttrain022]

OK, I have been searching and following your episodes and got to number 10 and now here in 11. In between the 2, I was hoping to see how you locate and drill the holes for the tailpieces and bridges. However, it appears the holes were done without cam demonstration when the build turns to the application of finishes to the body etc. Did I miss this process or is it found elsewhere like in a reverse time lapsed revisit to the process? Thanks for presenting this high quality work so far.

[@BigDwww]

Great series Freddy, How long did u leave them in the sun?

[@FreddysFrets]

Hi BigD.....I left them out for between 12 and 20 hours.

[@Philipsimojo]

Hey Big D! Thanks for the tip on Angelus dyes! I'm sure you have to be pretty stoked to have Justin Johnson playing one of your builds.

[@joserobertodossantos4265]

Oh my god....Very very beautiful guitar ... My name is J.Roberto - Brazil - São Paulo

[@baladocustomguitars73]

Love the way you do. What do you think is best, stain the body cap first, or apply a sealer, clear coats and after that tinted lacquer yellow or amber. I'm in this step of the process and have this doudt, taking into account that I'm planning a faux binding. Thanks in advance!!!

[@w.l.h.]

I've enjoyed all of these videos so much. Amazing work. I plan to try this sometime in the future. I'd love to know how the headstocks were done. Just tape over the inlay and then spray it black?

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks Lee. I have tried different methods. One was to use clear tape over the inlay and cut out the outline. But the better method for me is to use another inlay ( I had them CNC machined so they are exactly the same) and lightly tack glue it right on top of the actual inlay before spraying the black. Afterwards there is very minimal clean up....just scraping a little bit off bleed here and there.

[@michaelpence68]

Very beautiful how much would you charge for the first light fade guitar paint out the door?

[@w.l.h.]

Beautiful guitars! I've seen where some other builders will stain the maple top black and then sand it all back down. They say that it makes the figuring stand out more prominently. I notice that you don't do that. Do you think that's a bad technique?

[@alexchoquenina3032]

I was thinking that, good point

[@fermisparadox01]

Gibson didn't do that back in '59

[@meyi6257]

Thank you Freddy for this videos!!! So that piano lacker has less plasticizer than other kind of nitros?

[@FreddysFrets]

yes it has less than some others....but it does have some

[@joesantangelo1]

Okay.. how do we order ?! Incredible work!

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks Joe! You can contact me here to order - freddy at freddysfrets dot com

[@stonephilips9361]

How long did they stay outside? Can’t believe they faded so fast ✊

[@ralfralf7443]

Wow....what a great Job....Perfect!! Sorry for my bad English I am from Germany. And Greetings for your Dad I think he is from Germany too?

[@benspinks342]

Great video. What tip size were you using in the gun?

[@jasonpelphrey4247]

Do you use only the aged/amber lacquer or do you also spray a clear at different steps? Great videos! Have learned so much!

[@dmc0331]

That mug in the corner at 21:38 😳😄

[@eemacedo]

Good Morning. Thank you so much for these amazing videos. Here in Brazil, there is a product to fill pores equivalent to the one you use, but as you mixed other products to get the mixture, I ask you if possible, that you help me by saying what products you mixed and their proportions, to obtain the mixture that you use. Thanks.

[@patnichols1463]

Hi, LMI is closed. What aniline brand an colors are best replacements? Thanks

[@richardbreault250]

Beautiful work, one question, how long do you leave it sitting in the sun before it fades like the one in your video?

[@FreddysFrets]

Thank you! I didn't time it out exactly but it was a few afternoons.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Wow. I never would have guessed that the dye would fade so quickly. How much time was the guitar actually in the sun to get that much fading? I would have thought for that amount of fading it would need 30-60 hours of uv/sun. Is part of the reason for it fading so rapidly due too how fresh/new the finish was ?

[@travistalkington9297]

How do you make the black lacquer for the headstock?

[@jasonpelphrey4247]

Hey Freddy! Do you use only the aged/amber lacquer or do you also spray a clear at different steps? Great videos! Have learned so much!

[@sgtrutters5892]

How long do you leave them in the sun to age like that? Those things look amazing!

[@josedanieldominguezzamora6726]

Hi, What is the name of the ink you apply on the back? Greetings, excellent work

[@wooddog3000]

These videos are amazing. Is it possible to order a guitar from you. Freddy...?

[@FreddysFrets]

Yes, you can contact me at....freddy at freddysfrets dot com

[@donaldrebovich7347]

Did you put a wash coat on before the grain filler? Is it necessary?

[@Nickpaflas]

Great stuff. How long did you leave it in the sun?

[@conjering]

Excellent, good work

[@FreddysFrets]

Thank you!

[@lawrencereyes6956]

How much psi you are setting the gun when you spray the clear lacquer coat of the top?

[@naycnay]

Stunning...

[@chrisdenzler4202]

Hello Freddy, thank you so much for your video series. Please please please share your recipe for your grain filler, it would be very much appreciated!!! Thank you

[@FreddysFrets]

Mohawk grain filler mixed with red aniline dye powder dissolved in methyl hydrate

[@chrisdenzler4202]

FreddysFrets where do you get your aniline dye?

[@FreddysFrets]

@@chrisdenzler4202 www.lmii.com/dyes-colorants/3000-wood-dye-alcohol-soluble-powdered-red-12-ounce.html

[@pickholder6189]

My pal in the UK Keith has ordered a Hentor - are you going to be doing any videos of the builds in your channel?

[@FreddysFrets]

I will take pics of the Hentor builds but not video. I already have some Hentor build videos.

[@lilchromisome7895]

Wait so is this like a chibson shop? Because if so, any contact info for potential purchase ?

[@GuntyFX1]

amazing!

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks!

[@RockSpid3r]

lovely guitars freddy. what products do you use for the pore filling and ratios. thanks for the videos.

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks! Mohawk grain filler.

[@johnnypk1963]

Some much great detailed content. So what’s your compressor setup? Or what would u recommend to get similar results? The lacquer laid down so smoothly. Your spray setup seems ideal. I feel like my cheap Earlex 5500 isn’t adjustable enough, u can’t adjust the airflow. Plus I the air gets too warm directly from the fan and is prematurely drying the finish, giving me way too much orange peel especially w waterborne finishing products.

[@FreddysFrets]

It's just a regular old 4 hp compressor. It's the gun that's responsible for the finish quality. It did take some getting used to though. You have to get the paint viscosity right and air pressure and how close to the work you position the gun and how fast you move it.

[@mottosierra1372]

Great job brother !! ,when you sand a epiphone les paul the flame maple Will gone? cause im thinking on refinish my epiphone

[@dogger2186]

Love the video's and I am trying to absorb everything as I am building a 59' from a kit. One think to mention thought is your video's are out of order or title #'s need to change. In this one #11 you are taping and reading for pore filler...in the previous video #10A you were hanging them and spraying with the pore filling already done. Just a friendly FYI......thats for taking the time!!!!

[@FreddysFrets]

Hey thanks! But yeah, that was done deliberately....which is why I named it 10A- finishing sneak preview

[@juliocavalera9293]

How to applying veneer on too lespaul counture??

[@bigdguitars]

So nice Freddy!

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks man! I'll take a compliment from BigD any time!

[@lawrencereyes6956]

what is that mixture of pore filler if I may ask thanks

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Does one of your videos go over the electronics and pickups? Do you wind your own pickups?

[@maxcowell4260]

That pebbly part that 'is the burst'. Is that basically overspray that can be easily wiped off with a dry cloth? I have a ton of overspray after spraying my first burst and am scared to wipe of the loose iversoray from the body. Help!

[@deegz]

Great videos Freddy! Just wondering if the final coats you apply are thinned a lot more than the other coats to get that shiny smooth finish? I’m using Mohawk classic instrument lacquer. All the best!!

[@FreddysFrets]

Yes the final coats are thinned and also a touch of retarder was added for smooth flow out. Thanks for the comment!

[@deegz]

@@FreddysFrets I’m actually spraying the last 4 coats of Mohawk instrument lacquer in the next hour. I was going to mix 1 part lacquer to 4 parts thinner for the last 2 coats, is that too thin in your opinion? I don’t have any retarder but i do have some PPG slow reducer. Do you know if that would be the same? Any info is appreciated. Thanks a ton Freddy!!

[@FreddysFrets]

@@deegz Yeah, i wouldn't thin it that much....50-50

[@deegz]

@@FreddysFrets thanks Freddy. I did that and it’s coming out real smooth. Very little orange peel. All the best!!

[@andrewowens-russell6796]

Why do you scuff sand the first coat but not subsequent coats?

[@zzubuzz]

Does the Mohawk Piano lacquer weather check if the guitar is put in a freezer?

[@FreddysFrets]

I wouldn't know

[@w.l.h.]

OK, so I couldn't count the number of times I've watched all these videos and they've been so helpful to me. If you look through the comments I've asked multiple questions dating back about 5 years. Haha. So I've got two more questions now. First, how close would you say you're holding your gun when you're just shooting clear, build coats? 6-8 inches? It looked pretty close to me. Second, do you mix in a retarder for your final top coats to help them lay down flatter? Thanks once again!

[@aevoguitars2576]

ah great i thought something like this.. what glue do you use if you dont mind me asking? beautiful guitars by the way.

[@diegodelzam4222]

Did you always use the nitro-lacquer piano as a sealant, to give color and as a top coat?

[@THRobinson]

How'd the headstock get painted? Was curious to see how the pearl was masked.

[@dondeestasquenoteveo]

Believe me, he won't show you...😉

[@danielcgomez]

Lucky Owners of those fantastic Guitars I'll tell you!

[@FreddysFrets]

Thanks Daniel! I would have loved to keep one for myself!