I love this guitar, it's so well done! My heart still belongs to that hollow body fanned fret explorer as my favorite build you've done though. Can't wait too see what's next!
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
good call.. I REALLY want to explore (lol) that build style some more!
@michaelnugent97582 жыл бұрын
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars Please do, Ben! One of my favorites as well!
@qvankesteren1683 Жыл бұрын
After watching this i realised live is not about the things done to the world by others, but about the things we make and do. Ive been depressed for the past 2 months now, lost my dog qnd a good friend, and from watching this build multiple times im making my own guitar and getting better in my head. Thanks soo much Ben for all the great things you make and say, you could say you and the comunity you created saved my live. Thanks!
@T-800..2 жыл бұрын
When I watch something as beautiful as this being built, I like to think that in 100 years or so that there will be a restoration video on future KZbin like there are restoration videos today. The only difference being is that the future folk will get to watch the original craftsman building it too. Awesome work, Ben. Also, if there is any future folk actually watching reading/watching.. your great grandmom! 😁
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
I have never once considered this possibility! So cool :)
@scottbehl2162 жыл бұрын
I'm 12 minutes in and I must say, THAT NECK IS A WORK OF ART SO FAR !! It will be nice and stable !
@TonberryV2 жыл бұрын
I watched this whole build as you were releasing them and it's still an absolute treat to watch this take shape again.
@SMAAAASHTV2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the parts of the build with no music playing in the background. Very relaxing to watch.
@mikeking55742 жыл бұрын
I watched the full series and still watched the recap.. absolutely love this guitar!!!! Legendary build x
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike! me too
@mikeking55742 жыл бұрын
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars dare I say it...... Nebula 3?
@scottbrown81422 жыл бұрын
At the risk of sounding like a nerd, watching your videos are very relaxing for me, the craftsmanship is just amazing … Can’t play any type of musical instrument just enjoy watching everything come together.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Hey Scott, thank you for this. In my mind I am mostly 'just' a teacher, the fact that people watch with no intention to actually build a guitar is actually far more of a compliment! Thank you!
@darkforce28032 жыл бұрын
The guitar is absolutely stunning! It is so much fun watching you build and problem solve. That said, the demo sounds quite out of tune. Either that, or the guitar does not intonate well, but I guess with that floating bridge design it would not be a problem to fix it. Looking at it again, the bridge actually looks like you compensated it with a wound G string in mind, but in the demo it is strung with a plain G, so maybe that is the problem?
@hexane88 ай бұрын
If there is a higher spirit in this universe it is one that loves to see us creating and loves our creations
@Woodroffski Жыл бұрын
I don't work with wood; I work with metal, but there is some crossover in handskills. Knowing what I know about my trade I can say that your handskills are truly incredible.
@benink5690 Жыл бұрын
No exaggeration here. I want this guitar more than any other guitar in existence.
@D14V0R05 Жыл бұрын
Man, making an acoustic guitar is so much more work than with a solid body build.
@AManCalledMoose Жыл бұрын
utterly stunning, one of , if not the most beautiful guitar ever IMHO, A true work of art
@DarkTubeToo2 жыл бұрын
Ben to call you an artist is an understatement. Everyone has a gift handed down to them by God. Most people don’t find it. You obviously have and you have honed it. Exquisite piece. You keep making videos and I’ll keep watching. Stay blessed!!!
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much. DC
@flossyphp Жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to watch this. Such a beautiful guitar. I'd love something like it.
@andrewmacfall33932 жыл бұрын
Your craftsmanship is unbelievable. WOW
@D4veJap4n2 жыл бұрын
Some friendly critical advice, Ben: That’s the most beautiful acoustic guitar I’ve ever seen. So take that on board and let’s move on together. Cheers :)
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Noted! :)
@mfnbpwnz2 жыл бұрын
This is easily the best looking guitar you've made on this channel. Absolutely love it.
@D4veJap4n2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@dontsigninattheapplestorew45722 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched your videos for like 2 years now Ben. Never commented on any KZbin vid de gore but I’ve left it more than long enough now to say what a pleasure it is to watch you work. A true artist and craftsman with a love for the vintage way of doing things. The surface, colour and finish of the nebula 2.0 is one of the most stunning things I’ve ever seen. I would call it a masterpiece. It’s been so good watching your channel, your business and yourself grow over the last couple of years and I just hope you do mentoring for some keen, appreciative apprentices because craftsmen like yourself, at least in my own personal experience are hard to come by. Not got a man crush of any sort btw haha, just a woodsman myself and love your love of the craft as well as your awesome talent 👍🏻
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the positive comments. We wish you a good 2022. DC
@ProthoPectore2 жыл бұрын
the oil slick look really worked out. never thought you could recreate the aesthetic so well. extraordinary attention to detail. gorgeous guitar.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@shannonfamily2 жыл бұрын
This is the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen. It has so many little things that I love or use all rolled into one without being messy. Stunning
@atakdragonfly16752 жыл бұрын
This is the finest multiscale anything that I've ever seen. By far.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@atakdragonfly16752 жыл бұрын
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars you're the best. My favorite by far... I need to come visit you over there!
@lone-wolf-12 жыл бұрын
This guitar is a piece of art! I would wear white cotton gloves and a white tuxedo to play it! I would like to see Ben go nuts on an electric with opulent ornaments. With inlays of different materials, binding out of unusual materials, engraved everything (tuner, bridge, jackplate, even special screws…), using opals, minerals, silver and gold and even diamonds, the scratchplate with breakthroughs, little carvings here and there, hidden features (f. ex. a little „drawer“ with adjustment tools, Salvador Dali refference)… Like a monumental instrument for display. Could fill a whole year with 30-40 episodes. (Maybe I‘m just crazy… 🤭)
@michelepolacco63052 жыл бұрын
I'm crying. For real. It's beautiful
@Emily_M812 жыл бұрын
Another amazing build, thanks for sharing! Hard to know which took longer, building the guitar or the editing for such a long video filming it being made XD I love when you whip out a tool I've never seen, like the giant "spatula saw" :D
@mrfatbobrider19692 жыл бұрын
Always great to see a build more than once..and I guess the look of ones tool doesn't matter if it has functionality
@VTRAddict2 жыл бұрын
The little router plane may not be the prettiest tool in existence, but it's definitely pretty enough... And there's something special about making your own tools for a specific job. I have a brass scraper/chisel I made specifically for removing excess epoxy from finished knife blades (I'm a knifemaker) with tiger maple handles and mosaic pins. It's a lot prettier than it needs to be to do the job, but it puts a smile on my face every time I use it...
@Splattle1012 жыл бұрын
I love watching the work of a person who loves their job. I learn so much.
@WV591 Жыл бұрын
Imagine if you did this back in the 60s, Page and Clapton and Beatles and hundred more would want these guitars.
@mikedaknight10792 жыл бұрын
Ordered a bit of tools I need, I think making inlays will be my favorite, I'm carver so I can't wait to make my first guitar
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support, as a carver you will have a blast with guitar building!
@jerryv91382 жыл бұрын
2:36 WELL PLAYED Video Editor.... Well Played!! =)
@kalvinhill53082 жыл бұрын
You are the most fascinating watch on KZbin...Like a mad genius whose attention to detail is second to none. Just a bad ass!
@ianthomson93632 жыл бұрын
It's always good to see a full build in one go and marvel once more at the refinements, care and original design ideas that go into Ben's builds. But the sound wasn't up to the usual standard- very low level for some reason and much quieter than the ads. Otherwise, a great job of the editing!
@austin4x2 жыл бұрын
I felt that was because the demo was really just showcasing it's acoustic abilities without showing off what it can do with some gain and distortion tossed at it. Could be wrong.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
good point, new editor with a different rig and I didn't think to check the actual volume levels across videos. thanks for the headsup though! And I will tell Bear you liked the edit, I am very excited to be working with him on super edits and some other one off build videos..
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
we really should have played with the sound a bit more.. distortion is a MUST imo
@ianthomson93632 жыл бұрын
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars Most definitely!
@danielchristensen47802 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal. Inspired. Masterfully executed. Such talent. What an amazing instrument.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you
@tonyleeke5969 Жыл бұрын
A wonderful guitar, and it's amazing to watch a master craftsman at work. Please keep posting these great videos, Ben.
@BraMKJ2 жыл бұрын
The back of that headstock always reminds me of Finding Nemo :D Awesome guitar though!
@andrewking25902 жыл бұрын
what I like about Ben's custom guitars is, it's like watching a custom chopper being built, but where the chopper is hard to ride and noisy as hell; like a custom chopper, Ben's guitars are beautiful to look at, but they are 110% functional.
@rakentrail2 жыл бұрын
The top looks like an abstract uterus! Really cool concept!
@jimbobjoe2 жыл бұрын
this one was a really fun journey ben. outstanding work.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
thank you Luke.
@watchnlearn27312 жыл бұрын
By far the most beautiful guitar you have ever made.
@tebbsy Жыл бұрын
A pure joy watching you work, and what a beautiful guitar. Words fail me!
@jamesm19382 жыл бұрын
Would LOVE to have a step by step on the finishing process from initial staining to lacquer, including colors. I am doing a father/son build as we speak for my son who is studying astrophysics. This finish would just blow him away!!!
@benhightowerv2 жыл бұрын
Not me over here drooling and only 27 minutes in. Absolutely beautiful work.
@brunoberti7268 Жыл бұрын
It’s impressive, beautiful. Your care with the whole fabrication process is amazing. Congrats!! And I’m just wondering… this wood is so beautiful… how whould it be just varnished!
@Craftlngo2 жыл бұрын
rewatching the whole build, I have to say this is your absolute master piece!
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
it certainly gives me a benchmark to work to moving forward.. thank you
@devaojasmantra20382 жыл бұрын
I forgot how absolutely everything on this guitar is beautiful 🤩 my favorite build and please … keep delaying deadlines if it’s for creativity and beauty 🙏🏻
@VAXHeadroom2 жыл бұрын
Editing is next level on this. Great job!!
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
thank you, I'll tell Bear
@ianb48012 жыл бұрын
With respect, this version of the Nebula 2 guitar appeals far more to me than the series with all the episodes. Granted you used aspects of an acoustic guitar build this time, but generally you use so many forms of the same techniques on all of your custom guitars - and I don’t need to have such things as the “masking tape & super glue trick” explained to me each time. If you put a play list link in the notes pointing to the various full videos then surely that’s perfect and I can zap across to look more closely if I need to. But fact remains, this is a wonderful instrument (except for the string pins for the ball ends because, surely they’re going to snag badly.
@sunlightpictures83672 жыл бұрын
You've really outdone yourself this time! This is freaking art. Well done.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. DC
@pjs93462 жыл бұрын
A madd genius. Talented beyond belief. Master Craftsman. With such a dry whit about him. Waiting to view the next project. My only wish is tobe the care taker of this creation.
For dot inlays and other fiddly cylindrical bits and bobs, you should have a look for locksmith's pinning tweezers. You'll find them indispensable once you convert.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
oh hell yes, I didn't know I needed these until this very minute! Nice one, thanks :)
@oakvikinger2 жыл бұрын
This is Awesome! So glad I found your channel, very elegant work... makes me feel like a true wood butcher! Looking forward to seeing more builds
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! And you should see me fumbling around when I am out of my element.. a destroyed a chunk of wood trying a long rip cut by hand the other day, looked like I had never held a tool in my life lol!
@oakvikinger2 жыл бұрын
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars lol! It happens! :)
@ashwinsuresh23282 жыл бұрын
The guitar looks absolutely beautiful! but I would've added another pickup near the bridge, it sounds a bit empty and tinny to me.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
we could do that for you if you want one, I would love to build that!
@lelcecc47932 жыл бұрын
agreed… and maybe it would sound halfway decent if it was in tune (but - who knows - perhaps that’s not even possible)
@NikWicker2 жыл бұрын
@@lelcecc4793 let's see yours then?
@neilmurphy2762 жыл бұрын
How can people put this guy down, I'd love to see your builds
@blackforestbeamer9 ай бұрын
lovely woodwork!
@stefanfilipov72542 жыл бұрын
I'll be damn, this build was an absolute blast dude! I thought to myself you should name this guitar something cosmic, since it really looks like a nebula, and then I saw it is actually Nebula 2.0. Nice!
@james945822 жыл бұрын
Another gorgeous guitar!! Wish I had a 1/4 of the skills you have!!
@Eyesofthasouth2 жыл бұрын
Sweet! At 9:12-“On with the Show” brother… Motley Crue
@lotusmark22 жыл бұрын
Ok, I have resisted GAS for two years!!! So much “want” for this (or at least my ideas on it 😜)
@user-zp7vm5zz4v10 ай бұрын
I’m American and I love this channel but what the best way to learn to make guitars
@CrimsonCustomGuitars10 ай бұрын
Everyone is different. You can learn from books, the internet or go to a credited Guitar Building School. There are hundreds in the States and I am sure that you would be able to find something to suit luth.org/resources/lutherie-schools/lutherie-schools-usa/
@luthiferbuilds2 жыл бұрын
love how an acoustic build has the heaviest back ground tracks over all your other videos! love this guitar, you are a true master
@redeyedrednek2 жыл бұрын
Great work Ben. That thing is absolutely beautiful.
@isaiahgonzales61932 жыл бұрын
Just wow! That build was amazing. I will own one of your guitars, someday.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
He is raffling the guitar he is making on the Livestream. Follow the link in the description on one of the super edits you can buy a ticket. £1 each and the raffle ends 22nd January. DC
@liamadams7322 Жыл бұрын
Mate, can we talk about your anechoic style ceiling tiles there? They look wicked!
@devasyavlog88502 жыл бұрын
Keep the spirit on, sir. Well done !!
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@vinztattooerartguitars2 жыл бұрын
Amazing work. I love ! Maybe one day, I can do the same work 😁😉
@timm33762 жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed at the level of craftsmanship in your work. I built one 5 string throughneck Bass that works amazing like I planned it. Watching your videos has given me ideas and techniques to apply in my work. Thanks for the videos. Do you have certain made steel chisels that keep a super sharp edge? I cannot seem to get a razor sharp edge with cheap steel.
@stephenkeen60442 жыл бұрын
Hope you don't mind me adding my own 2 cents here, but in my humble opinion Narex chisels are great "bang for the buck". Not too pricey, but well made from good steel and they keep an edge very well.
@Jungleroomreptiles Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning 🤩
@AmyrAbadawn2 жыл бұрын
I love all your guitars!
@weijingburr2392 Жыл бұрын
That's a pretty thing. Very nice.
@gregoryh46012 жыл бұрын
Dear Ben. You are a awesome Guitar 🎸 Maker. Love the Design,Color,Finish, and the Sweet Sound it Makes. Dam wish this Old Dog could Learn New Tricks . Ben ever thought of Coming to America to Teach Guitar Making? God Bless you and Family. PS. How Did Daughter light Guitar turn Out?
@jimmayo1651 Жыл бұрын
It's amazing so far thank you very much
@alriveromusic2 жыл бұрын
That little router made out of a scrap piece of wood and a sharpened Allen Key was great. Also, loved how the finish just came to life with the lacquer! PS: I had been wondering who this Bernard character was?
@AndrewAHayes2 жыл бұрын
Ben I recently came across a wood called Red Maranti, are you aware of any reason this should not be used to build a guitar?
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Meranti is a generic term for a few different species but all of them are, in my experience, perfect for building guitars. light weight, resonant and fun to work with
@flyingfish888882 жыл бұрын
legendary build mate!
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
thank you :)
@patricknepton8602 Жыл бұрын
shes beautiful
@Kenji16852 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! How will you top it? I can't wait to see more of the baroque inspired one. ❤️❤️
@habbahan2 жыл бұрын
Great looking guitar, Ben!
@LoveLindqvist2 жыл бұрын
Holy crap man, good job!
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thank-you 😀
@thorstenkonig5522 жыл бұрын
lovely - great work!!
@reecefuller892 жыл бұрын
43:30 - Eish the string jumped
@pitchforkcustom53792 жыл бұрын
I have a Martin mandolin that looks a similar build to the backpacker.. only just put two and two together after ten years! 🙄
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
A Martin mandolin? Very cool
@pitchforkcustom53792 жыл бұрын
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars it wasn’t expensive at the time , £150 I think. It looks like the sides of the body are part of the neck, as if the front forks of a bicycle wheel, which are then splayed out to fit the top and back ‘skirt shape of the backpacker body. The grain follows through so it can’t be separate pieces… quite wasteful wood wise I imagine but a nice solution.. 👍
@rogerhuamani87562 жыл бұрын
Ben you're inspiring
@dooley9621 Жыл бұрын
Great job mate, who ever did that number on your head with those wings needs his hands cut off so he can never do another tattoo again lol. Thanks for sharing your amazing skill and talent.
@remsangachhakchhuak17382 жыл бұрын
I wanna see more clearly how the neck is beiñg joined to the body and will it be strong enough to support the tension of the strings?
@robe.739 Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing
@OscarBonander2 жыл бұрын
The watchgame is as strong as the guitar is!
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
I have a weakness :)
@A_Stereotypical_Heretic2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing to me how people see beauty so differently. It's so subjective...yet in general were all seeing the same geometry and colors. Maybe I'm thinking about this too deeply loo
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
you are spot on, beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. in my opinion this is one of my prettiest guitars ever.. but there are others out there who HATE her.. it is what it is. was fun to build either way :)
@A_Stereotypical_Heretic2 жыл бұрын
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars I think it's definitely intricate and I totally respect the love you put in it. Things don't have to be aesthetically pleasing to be beautiful IMO. This happens to be both. Good game old chap good game
@lolipoable2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben, Any Headless guitar on horizon?
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
not imminent but yes, near future for sure
@MrAngelo19552 жыл бұрын
a great custom- unicat guitar ,looks nice i love it, lg jeff ;-)))
@jackkress32382 жыл бұрын
Awesome guitar!!!!
@jozsefizsak2 жыл бұрын
Astonishing.
@TheWrighty682 жыл бұрын
Possibly the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen, or should I say piece of art.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andy :) I can't wait until I get to start one for myself tbh!
@ironblast52 жыл бұрын
This is incredible
@seancassidy48122 жыл бұрын
A functional art piece.
@user-pm7pw1tl3t Жыл бұрын
I love watching you build! but i never like your dying or staining or paining the guitar it always comes a bit dark and muddy for my taste. Wich is all prefferencr but still like to see more vibrant colors sometime or sunburst. The guitar whas a bit tinny sounding too and out of tune. Nebula 3.0 maybe ? For a other nice video build !
@piemmetubo2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job, thank you!!! When do you plan to publish the next video of your daughter's ultra-light gruyere guitar?
@CrimsonCustomGuitars2 жыл бұрын
:) soon.. ish, the finishing is taking longer than I hoped. I can split it into 2 episodes though to keep it interesting.. in fact, that is what I'll do.. so sometime in the next few weeks.
@ryanferris78412 жыл бұрын
The strings look an odd shape at the bridge! Not even maybe I’m just imagining things
@davidtribby41142 жыл бұрын
I think the demo guy knocked low E off of it's saddle slot.
@ryanferris78412 жыл бұрын
@@davidtribby4114 unfortunately not a great demo !! Send that thing to me and I will do a proper demo 😄