Full Guitar Build Video / a beginner‘s 18 month journey

This video is a compilation of all the non talking parts of a longer 17 part video series that took me 18 months to make. If you want detail about what I’m doing, watch that series here:
• My 1st Acoustic Guitar...
#lutherie #acousticguitar #guitarbuild #guitarbuilding #acousticguitarbuild

[@ovenordhaug]

Unlike so many hobbyists out there, you dazzle with your brilliance, leaving the B.S. behind. 81-year-old novice woodturner and 100% disabled veteran. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for the nice comment!

[@thomasjbenolkinmusic]

This was such a great video! The depth of your reality during this build process and your attention to details to add your own flair to the piece. As someone who aspires to make their own guitar, I must say, tears came to my eyes watching and hearing those first strums! Wonderful job!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for your comment! I‘m glad you enjoyed the build. I really enjoyed making it. The whole experience was kinda life changing for me and I had a similar reaction when I strummed it the first time!

[@Old-dog-jams]

You did a great job putting the video together as well as the guitar. Well thought out production. The build was very insightful as well. Thanks for sharing your passion.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the comment! This project was an amazing journey for me.

[@scottmulrooney3130]

Amazing work for your first guitar. I built one about 30 years ago in a classroom setting. Yours is light years ahead of my first (and only) attempt. Bravo!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much. I appreciate the view and comment!

[@Hundenminhelmer]

This was an awesome video. To watch it and get rewarded with the face expression when you hit the strings for the first time; oh man, I've never build a guitar but I do have some experience with when the result far exceeds your own expectations. Congratulations with the build. The guitar sounds and looks awesome.👍🏻😊

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for the comment! It was an amazing experience, the best woodworking experience I‘ve ever had.

[@fredvelez1964]

Totally impressed with your workmanship and with the sound of your new instrument. Great job and a great guitar.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@tsot9837]

It was a pleasure watching this build. Great sounding guitar!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@sharpsbattle]

That was a fun video to watch, with a happy ending. Awesome carpentry skills. 👍 Turned out very nice. Hope you have many great years with it.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

a true master craftsman --wow he certainly has superb accurate woodworking machinery &tools jigs etc ! what a magnificent workshop ==it has everything one can only dream about !

[@angrynoodles4293]

THOROUGHLY enjoyed your processes and approaches to this beautiful art. Great job.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@pulakuzku1]

Congratulations! Good build, sweet sounding guitar. Keep building them great sounding guitars and thank you for sharing this video.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching and leaving this comment!!

[@joe1871]

Hey Man, I dont know how long ago you finished this, but it was absolutely amazing work, and I bet that feeling you got when you first played it and was thrilled with the sound will stay with you forever! It was hard to believe you did all this with at least two little kids. I am just starting my first build, (O'Brien kit) and a lot of what you did in the video answered questions I had. I may hunt you down and see if you would be willing too be an advisor for me ( paid of course) while I struggle through this first build. Thanks for a fantastic video! Your guitar sounds incredible. I hope I am half as succesful. Great job!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks man! I finished it around April this year 2022. This video was actually a compilation of all the non-talking parts of a 17-part series that I made on this build (look back in my video list to find them). So it may be helpful to watch each part as you come to that section of you build and you can hear me talk about the challenges I faces and decisions I made at each step. Of course, Robbie’s course itself is great, but there were still a lot of questions I had which I kind of work through in the my build series. Of course, I’ll help answer any other questions you have too! Oh, and I have 4 kids! Good luck with your build. Stick with it and just work through any issues and by the end, you will look back in amazement and think about how much you were able to accomplish. I did, anyway. Now I’m finishing up my second guitar and already working on my third!

[@IraDuncan]

Well done! I can hear the quality in this creation and congrats on successfully completing something of heirloom pedigree.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@scottm3258]

What a beautiful guitar and the inspiration I need to show this can be done at home. Well done!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the comment!

[@hemaritisso]

Sar binong tisso

[@stephencole958]

What a beautiful job. It looks great. Kudos to you for the hard work.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@choudclucker]

so cool to see you get to the end and finally play it! started ordering my stuff to build my own yesterday!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Awesome! Good luck on your journey!

[@SymbioGaian]

Nailed it! That little ditty at the end made that 18 months worth every chisel nick... Loved watching this process. Beautiful piece of work brother!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks man! Yes, the first sounds of the guitar in my hands was an experience I‘ll never forget. Such a great moment for me! Thanks so much for watching and also for your comment. I appreciate it!

[@williambain7900]

My new go to for relaxing viewing. Thanks for sharing your amazing skills.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for your comment! I really appreciate it!

[@miguelnava3911]

Great sounds! Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesdahl6949]

You're right, it has an awesome sound, really nice. Great job for your first!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@paanokayaitotv1726]

Wow!!! Worth the waiting at the end it sure sounds PERFECT!!!! Very satisfying video☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@dickiebrewer1232]

This was the best 51:16 I've spent in maybe, I don't know, 4 or 5 years. Thanks for sharing. I especially liked the kids, the dog, and the "Dangit, this thing sounds good!" at the end. I think I'll give it a try, too.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for the comment! You should indeed give it a try. It was a great experience!

[@knockieboy]

fantastic video. It sounded amazing at the end - well done!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@romleyhardy5691]

One of the best sounding acoustics man. Effin awesome!!!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@quangtinmusic]

Very skillful, I enjoy watching every diligent step that you put it all together ❤️.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@danieljackson6427]

Thanks for the class. You are a fine craftsman ! I enjoyed the complete built. Wish I had one !

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@jameshogan9529]

Great build and what a sound. Well done mate

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@ChadGH]

Dang it sounds so awesome!!! Well done man!!!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@deancarolloguitar]

Incredible work, beautiful looking & sounding instrument. Well done!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@davidsims1329]

You are doing a great job. The top creation and brace carving are the most enjoyable.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@zekeb3089]

Absolutely fabulous! Very inspiring to see something amazing come from nothing. Your patience, attention to detail, and skills along with a little blood resulted in a top notch instrument. KUDOS to YOU!!!!!🎸

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the encouraging comment! I definitely enjoyed the whole journey even with so many ups and downs.

[@jan-erikpersson4823]

It's a beautiful guitar you created and built. Real craftsmanship! 🙂

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@salahbal6084]

what a wonderful job!👍 and the sound of the guitar beautiful, crystal clear, I love the sound it has!❤️ I have a folk too

[@BanjoBasement]

Such a labour of love, you're a true craftsman sir!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the kind comment! I truly enjoyed the entire process. It was like going on a long journey.

[@johnblair2939]

man o man, what a bloody nice job. well done.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@havennewbowtow8835]

Well done sir, what a fantastic guitar. It looks good and has a beautiful sound to it.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@brucewrandol]

Loved watching you go through the processes of the build. Great job = great sound. Isn’t it wonderful to hear the sound of your labors?

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks! Yes, it was wonderful!

[@morrizmorriz7034]

Truly amazing! Sounds great

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@SandalGuy1]

Congratulations. That's a really great looking, sounding guitar. This was a really informative, well done video. Thank you.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching and for the comment!

[@Hazochi]

Wow incredible work!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@slackjaw703]

Simply amazing. Anyone would be proud to own that beautiful piece of art that is also a wonderful musical instrument.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@user-mm3nv2nb4h]

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[@alexandrecampos3104]

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[@lordhytro]

I'd say you did a great job!! It turned out beautiful, and it does sound great. Best of luck for your success in the future.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@mountkarate-nunchucka]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@bluesfool1]

Congratulations! Sounds good!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@erickonigsdorfer544]

It DOES sound awesome! Well done!

[@mleisch1]

Dude. This truly is awesome. Best first strum ever!! Thanks for the ride 🍻

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the comment!

[@markperron4566]

Sounds really nice like the intonation came in with the right bridge placement.good job great looking guitar.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@antonioreinaldodelimareina4527]

Parabéns Nunca tinha visto um profissional fazer um instrumento tão perfeito como uma máquina isso prá mim é simplesmente incrível o que Deus dá ao homem a inteligência e paciência pra tudo nessa vida pessoal parabéns mas uma vez, de São Paulo Brasil 👏👍🇧🇷💯

[@sailor5026]

Fantastic job. Fantastic sound.

[@Asstronut]

Yes I particularly love the screaming children throughout the beginning of the video

[@MikuCigarBoxGuitar]

Awesome work

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@WisdomMinistries]

Awesome Craftsmanship...perfect planning and execution works wonders...Thanks

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!!

[@jackmundo4043]

It really does sound great. Congrats.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@faridamazigh5911]

Very professional work, I take my hat off to you and wish you a successful job

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@Alvarado8076]

Congratulations my friend!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@1960fusion]

it looks and sounds terrific, great job...enjoy!!!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!!

[@Childzu]

Very beautiful guitar, love to watching this handcraft

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@jwardcomo]

I love watching these young guys show such craftsmanship. There is hope for the future.

[@CMRWoodworks]

I’m not so young as it may appear, but I appreciate the comment!! Thanks for watching!

[@HieronymusHertogenBosch]

Mooi gedaan manneke. Ziet er perfect uit, nu het geluid!

[@keefer88]

sounds awesome. great work sir

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@ronronstar8057]

Awesome work my friend

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@deutsche_lyrik]

Gute Arbeit und ein sehr schönes Endergebnis 👌🏻🙏🏻

[@CMRWoodworks]

Vielen Dank!

[@reynaldianwar6594]

Awesome build, sounds good as well

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@benoitperellodelinares]

Watching your video was very enjoyable and I can feel the feeling you had when you first played on your guitar. One I will feel the same with my own creation as I want to become a Luthier. Thank you for sharing.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Yes, the feeling after the first strum was simply amazing! Good luck on your future builds!

[@user-ih3gx2ct1m]

Best of the best!

[@robertr4193]

Looks lovely sound really nice has lots of sustain. Well done sir. very well done.

[@garethjordaan5675]

Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you😃

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@jjotero8025]

I cried a little at the end of the video. I've had dreams of building my own guitar for years. I'm a silversmith these days but still plan to build my own guitar. When you threw that pick is when I shed a couple of tears. Congratulations.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for your comment! Good luck on your path to making a guitar!

[@PedalSteel-by2hx]

My first video and subscribed. Impressive work.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@keupe]

sounds super very nice video!! thanks

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@dustermcclean2517]

Very nice work.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@fatihyilmaz-Gtr]

This maker knows how to do it right 🙏 great video, great family, great guitar 🫡 salute from other side of the world.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@garrysmythe]

Really enjoyed your video, beautiful guitar, sounded really smooth we.l done , thanks for posting from Garry in the UK

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@tedpedraza5253]

Nice work. I’m glad that I ain’t the only one that says ‘okay’ 😊when I’m working on a task.

[@fabieng6864]

Your work is divine 😇😇😇💚💚💚👍👍👍

[@wayneriedel1644]

You truly are a master craftsman!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Although that is not my opinion of my work yet, it is my goal. But anyway, I truly appreciate your comment!

[@ThePissedConsumer]

Looks like a lot of work, but the sound and beauty of the guitar is worth it. You did a great job with simple tools. I enjoyed watching. Thanks!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for watching and leaving this comment!!

[@FISHERPACO]

Felicitaciones, súper construcción de Guitarra, excelente sonido maestro, Bendiciones Men.

[@user-rv8xm4dl8f]

Good sound！ It's been a long road. I am very impressed.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@MrNep2une]

Enjoyed watching the video.. Sounds so good :)

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@kdavidwhite8376]

good stuff waiting on your cutaway build.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@charnsumgoverchan2938]

wonderful sound

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@MikeT]

Looks and sounds great

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@harrynocos3378]

Thats good sound bro. Thumbs up bro..

[@feggaros]

I have nothing to say your project says everything❤

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@autisticmim]

Fantastic!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@gelosoriano]

Love it! 🎸

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@manyikkong1235]

製作為一把琴他:匠師的精神手工付出的多麼大。每個吉他手應為他們點讚！世間上每把吉他都值得我們珍惜愛護.保養珍藏！因匠師付了太多精神及時間！努力加油！香港子龍書

[@dinofiumara7617]

GREAT JOB.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@ARTESANIASWOODCARVING]

Amazing my friend 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@mpmalvis]

Good job and good video, it's the first one I've endured whole and a magnificent instrument.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Well I’m glad you endured! Thanks for watching!!

[@ramontorres8939]

amazing job very well done. I wish I had the same skill to be able to do this kind of thing. I try but it doesn't work. and I see how they do it and of all the luthiers who do great wonders this man is the one who does them best. Congratulations. God bless you

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks a lot! If you want to learn lutherie yourself, I suggest lutherieacademy.com

[@hanilko3128]

와~ 기타소리 밸런스가 아주 잘 잡혔네요. 깔끔하고 투명한 음색은 다른 기타소리와 비교됩니다. 아주 특별하고 훌륭합니다. 앞으로도 제작동영상 기대합니다.

[@benlee803]

Watched every second. Usually my attention span is only 3 or 4 minutes. Thanks for the peek into the building of your guitar.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment even! Glad the video was enjoyable. That’s some great feedback!

[@MAPIOH]

Great Workmanship.. Great & Bright Sound.. 🏆🏆🏆👍😎👌🏻

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@waltmooredanwilson8754]

Thanks for sharing your video. I enjoyed watching. Take care and God Bless.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks for the comment!

[@josefdeimann3601]

Nice work and beautiful guitar. Sound guitar is very good :-))

[@CMRWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@alexandrsherbakov9878]

Прекрасная работа. Мастеру Респект.

[@charlesmines4738]

And not only that but unlike most creators he's not afraid to let the babies take center stage in some of the video and for that i will give him a whole lot of props people!

[@mundoidiomas8659]

Loved the video! You’re so talented. You should leave a song as a deep melody and don’t take the part when your kids are talking or making “noise” cause it brings a special atmosphere to the beauty and nature of what an acoustic guitar construction represents!! Amazing!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@The_Joker_]

Joining the panels, the glue up and wedges is an excellent idea.

[@CMRWoodworks]

It works really well. I can’t remember where, but I saw a picture online of one that someone made and I just tried to make it and it worked. Thanks for watching!