George Lynch Skull and Bones guitar custom built by Christopher Woods

www.christopherwoodsguitar.com / email : [e-mail]
Christopher Woods Building a replica of the famous Lynch Skull & Bones Guitar
Pricing and Info here:
www.christopherwoodsguitar.com...

[@bigvelvetdog]

I built my first guitar about 20 years ago as well and I still find it amazing too. Mastercam for the programming. I also attended the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery and worked for Michael Tobias basses under Gibson. And then lots of self teaching through trial and error. I'd say depending on where you are starting at with knowledge of guitars... either sign up for guitar building school or just jump in and start doing it if you feel you have some of the basics down already.

[@bags5150]

Master builder here !!!! His necks are amazing

[@Jan_von_S]

Well done, machine! :)

[@GordyC2007]

My friend has one of these in Tucson, AZ USA

[@TheRockinDonkey]

I used to work in a factory. I hated the work, but I loved watching the tools do their jobs. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@taylorbrady4213]

While watching that CNC machine do its work I was thinking two things: 1) That's cheating!! 2) I want one...

[@ndsquared]

Thanks! This was amazing...I'm painting a re-finished one of these & would love to see that part of the process!

[@ratznefumel]

thats just sick looking. I love it when you guys make custom guitars.

[@bigvelvetdog]

I don't know about a "stamp of approval" but I've sold a few bodies to George. Does that count?

[@loungefly1]

Wow-absolutely beautiful. One of the most interesting you tube videos Ive seen. I'd just love to get one of those someday-the detail is unreal!

[@robturner5047]

You are truly gifted my friend. Talented beyond belief. Keep up the great work.

[@bigvelvetdog]

Thank you sir!

[@luvskippy]

Super awesome lots of skills Chris. love it!

[@takarajap]

freak'n cool! I would have never thought that so much time a work went in to making one of these, even with the machine. Also never would have thought a machine had to made that many passes. thanks for posting this

[@bigvelvetdog]

Yeah, it a .02" step. So 18" of guitar = 900 passes just for the finish surface. If I start one at about 9AM it usually finishes up around midnight.

[@scamslam2]

This is still the coolest guitar ever created, and your replica is dead accurate!!! Awesome videos, THANKS!!!

[@bigvelvetdog]

Glad you like it. I am currently filming the next part.

[@Annie.C.61]

That is unbelievably outstanding. Can't understand the comment by Mr James. I did City and Guilds in engineering about thirty or more years ago and to see these machines creating such a work of art is just amazing. I gave up engineering because of a near fatal accident which blew my confidence, how I wish I could get it back after seeing this!!!

[@carsandguitars7064]

Awesome. The CNC machine did the “easy” work. @7:44 is when the craftsmanship comes in. I freaking love it. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻🤓🤓

[@bigvelvetdog]

Thanks for the complement! Well I plan on building guitars for while so I'll be here when you are ready to build something :-)

[@frdzcamu663]

Awesome craftsmanship!

[@JacksonAxe]

Fascinating. I couldn't look away until it ended.

[@JustinTexan]

That has to be one of the coolest videos I've ever seen...thanks for sharing.

[@bigvelvetdog]

That is leveling the top and bringing it down to its final thickness.

[@Avi-ronen]

Love this ! so much work put into this body and it's made in the US Awesome Chris you rock hard bro

[@stoddmi]

That is amazing! Well done!

[@ACMusicland]

That was one of the most entertaining videos I've watched. Love that you kept the sounds on, (and you were listening to music around the 9:00 mark...) Good work, I want one now.

[@BullgoesforGold355]

Sounds good! Thanks for your time

[@blaines8832]

Best damn replica out there! Excellent craftsmanship

[@ForViewingOnly]

Fascinating video and lovely guitar. CNC machines are totally mesmerising!

[@Corey_G]

This video is AWESOME!!! I love the high speed from beginning to end, without being too fast etc... This was done perfectly. It must be tough to program that CNC machine to do that without mistakes. How come they can't make more guitar bodies out of one big solid piece of wood? I'd also like to see that guitar done with a five-way selector switch and a HSH pick up configuration. Sadly I know that pick up configuration would go into carving out that spine to skull piece.

[@1TEDSong]

I really enjoyed your labor of love. The video was great, I liked the time lapse and the effects the audio guy put in. Keep it up.

[@sonico73]

Man I didn't know you are making those guitar beautiful craft Maestro!

[@Huntington12345678]

I like that you left the sped up sound effects in. It made me feel like I was high.

[@Eventual420]

Chattanooga. I can't tell you how happy I am that you are local now. So happy. Happy Holidays.

[@MichelMassini]

Amazing job man!

[@YoanhRodriguez]

beautiful machines !

[@JoeJaeger]

Fantastic Christopher!!!!

[@bigvelvetdog]

Thanks man! I've been in theprocess of moving for a couple months now. We should only be about a week away from moving in to a new place. Once I am set up again, more videos, and new guitars being built. Can't wait!

[@altemu]

really a great work!!!!

[@bigvelvetdog]

I went to the Roberto-Venn school of luthiery in 1991. I think there are a lot more choices for guitar building schools these days but it is a great starting point for someone who is learning from the ground up.

[@martinkeller2741]

That was an awesome video to watch. CNC machines are soo cool.

[@bigvelvetdog]

Thanks! I've got some new guitars coming soon as well and more videos too.

[@sandpitturtle9621]

this has to be one of the best things ive ever seen

[@Sludgepump]

Great vid!!! Really interesting production. Was hoping to see the setup and finishing too.

[@bigvelvetdog]

@caspercotton - The original guitar was made by John "Frog" Garcia. Basically it was an existing guitar and parts were added but all hand sculpted.

[@bigvelvetdog]

Thanks for the comment. I am still working on the part 2 video. Just been very busy since I moved from Ca to Tn. I don't know when, but I'll finish it up this year. There are several reasons for the multi part body. One is to prevent bowing. Bodies can bow as well as necks and using multiple pieces helps prevent that. Another is that I can do tone blending with something like maple on mahogany. There are photos of bodies that I am making like that on my website. And maple carves......

[@bigvelvetdog]

Thanks! I can't wait to get moved in and set up. Less then 2 weeks!!!

[@bigvelvetdog]

No worries. The process starts with CAD programming. That is where you draw out your shapes, lines, and surfaces. Then you go into CAM programming and that is where you tell the program what kind of router bit you are using and what speed, depth, and other type of movements to do. Then the program outputs a G-code and those G-codes tell the machine how to move based on XY&Z Axis. Its all relatively simple stuff, Just learning how to do it can be complicated.

[@guitarelectricks]

Mesmerizing to watch

[@bigvelvetdog]

I am building a couple of these now and filming as I go. The guitars should be done this week so videos probably in about 2 weeks

[@fdafsdfasgs]

AWESOME MACHINE!!!!!

[@bigvelvetdog]

Jeffery - Yeah I'll be working on part 2 after the move. Hoping to be on the road in about 7 days. Looking for something nice near Chattanooga.

[@Squazzoo68]

Hey Chris, amazing job! Where is part 2? I can't find it either here or on your website. Also, what is the benefit or reason behind making the body blank out of several pieces of wood glued together as opposed to one piece of wood? I noticed Gibson Les Paul bodys are a piece of wood(minus the maple cap) that they cut in half and then just glue back together. What is the purpose of this?

[@JesseLeeKing]

Wow that's a process and alot of tips to change.

[@screenpuller]

I gotta say, playing a guitar you built from the bottom up has got to feel pretty darn good.

[@bigvelvetdog]

Should be ready to start filming part 2 in a couple weeks

[@JoshuaPickenpaugh]

cool machine thanks for uploading!

[@MrThejanker]

Fantastic!!!!!!

[@JerseyBoyz_football]

That's interesting! Thank you very much! This was an amazing video!

[@poshdan1988]

That was awesome.

[@percivalcustodio9912]

Freakin' amazing!!!!

[@bigvelvetdog]

Thanks dude! Link to the pricing and details are in the description. Message me through my regular email if you have any questions.

[@1251wire]

It's good to see people doing something positive, I like wood working and how it smells when it's being worked. You sir are living a great dream lots of us envy. You are kicking ass bro!

[@bigvelvetdog]

@HiOctane62 - I've already shot tons of video for part 2. just gotta get some editing time in for that.

[@muchomano240]

Good Commentary by R2D2. Really liked it.

[@sourceofflames]

Wow man you are an artist!!!:)

[@bigvelvetdog]

Been busy working on other stuff. I'll get to it soon...

[@ClownDeath60]

Amazing Job, if i ever have the money il order one for sure

[@bigvelvetdog]

Soon!

[@headknocker8999]

Looks good so far Woodsie!!

[@sohrab3637]

built by so many machines !

[@bigvelvetdog]

+Sohrab Zargari bla, bla,bla.... If you only knew. Machine time is about 20% of the whole build and it sets the foundation for the guitars to be perfect every time. If you want 100% hand made, expect hand made variations and pay an hourly wage for human hands.

[@ZaTsoja]

+Sohrab Zargari Try to use...ONLY ONE! 3d PRINTER! "It`s EVOLUTION, Baby!"

[@SeGaSaTuRn1994]

wow that machine isjust amazing

[@bigvelvetdog]

Yeah Craig and I are still working on some projects together. Hoping to be set up in a new shop within a couple more months.

[@MrUltraworld]

@RevizedAZN The ESP bodies aren't carved from one piece of wood. The bones ( I think were cherry) are glued on. If you see the original next to the ESP, the differences are quite real.

[@TheDelzShow]

This is so cool

[@BullgoesforGold355]

Thanks! I appreciate it! One other quick question. Is it possible that you guys could do a custom burnt tiger or other guitars Lynch used in the past?

[@LavamanMusic]

This is awesome and to be honest i think its better looking and far more detailed than the original. Thanks for posting!

[@bigvelvetdog]

@loungefly1 - I'd consider it but custom guitar orders come before "guitar parts" and right now I am busy enough that I don't have time for parts. Also, All the work on this guitar is in the body so don't expect that it would be priced like a Strat body...

[@Volmy122]

incredible !! souch fine axe ! better talent is hard to find ! keep up the good work !!!

[@Horrorfreak106]

Simply put: AMAZING!!! And a great price as well, especially for just the standard (Under $3,000?! What?!?!)

[@bigvelvetdog]

I was just editing some new video last night and man its like if I don't speed it up in some spots, it gonna end up being an hour long video. Just trying to show as much as I can in under 10 minutes.

[@bigvelvetdog]

Thanks John, I do not use EnRoute. It is Mastercam that I use.

[@MrMonomonster]

That is impressive!!!!!

[@bigvelvetdog]

@Volmy122 - Thank you so much!

[@bigvelvetdog]

There is a link to Pricing and Details in the description. Thanks.

[@crashman3150]

Great video, I run a sign school in Melbourne Australia and we use a large flat bed router to produce all types of signage. Are you using EnRoute software? Regards John

[@JoeJaeger]

Great work Chris, how much did this guitar cost to purchase? ANd do you have a waiting list?

[@bigmanlars40]

i've been a cnc machinist for about 20 years and i still find stuff like this amazing....just wondering what cam program you use and what type of tooling and such was used....this is a field i'd love to get into...

[@bigvelvetdog]

The very first one took a month or so just to get it going. But the refinements have taken years... We have improved the look of the actual carve and improved the efficiency of how it cuts on the machine. No small task for sure :-)

[@bigvelvetdog]

I have 2 CNC machines. The one shown in this video was around $5K and the other was closer to $8K. I primarily use the smaller one for guitar bodies and the larger one for guitar necks.

[@Razorback1360]

Wow! That is one good looking guitar. How long did it take you to program the CNC machine for the first time?

[@tworivers71]

That...is....Fuggin...Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TommyPaycheck92]

high speed planer! that was awesome ,

[@Davy.J.Y]

oh god,,its amazing..i love it:)

[@bigvelvetdog]

In order to achieve a specific tone. Thats basically the same thing I am doing with the Bones guitar on the maple and mahogany version. The one in this video though is all poplar and that is more in the preventing bowing category.

[@bigvelvetdog]

Thanks!

[@bigvelvetdog]

@11harrison11 - Yeah that sounds right. I made some of the original ones out of Poplar. Which is a nice and under rated tone wood. But I've also made them from Alder, Solid Maple, and Mahogany with a Maple top.

[@bigvelvetdog]

It certainly does. But at the same time there is still so much more work to do after the CNC process. Especially on this particular guitar.

[@bigvelvetdog]

@alteredperceptions5 - Its a lot of fun for sure. Thanks!

[@JeanPaul-Godtier]

Very interesting !

[@nikolatesla248]

Why are people so against CNC? Sure, I like what Wayne Charvel is doing, But CNC allows a price point for the younger crowd to obtain and start their passion for music with a guitar. Are you going to refuse buying a house because it wasn't 100% handmade by the Amish?

[@HillaryHitler]

Thanks for the quick reply. I figured I would ask, never know until you do (as they say). Best Regards