Making a Highline Guitars Bravo Electric Guitar

[@thelovacluka]

firts of all, the guitar looks amazing. no bull, stright design, perfect lines. The wood is amazing also. And the finish is very nice, and simple. WOuld love to play this beauty.

[@crazyjack9voltbatteryamps]

Wow! I guess that, if you're THAT super-dedicated and focussed on creating such a high level of quality instrument... then you'll be applying the same standards to your video, too! Great vid.. and thanks!!!

[@ronboff3461]

everything perfect and correct! great workmanship!!

[@MarkK01]

This is one really nice looking Guitar. Great Job. I have always wanted to learn how to play but I am 53 now and my fingers don't move like they once did. Nor do I have the budget to start now. Being on disability it does not give me any extra income to spend. One of my biggest regrets is not learning when I was a lot younger.

[@leonardhirtle3645]

You are a true artisan. Thank you for sharing your incredible skills with us.

[@HighlineGuitars]

Thank you very much!

[@michafogel]

Awesome guitar !!! I like the clean design lines and the way you are choosing the right materials for each build you do. I've learn a lot from your videos and know how sharing. Thank you!

[@HighlineGuitars]

Thanks a lot!

[@steveparkes1]

That maple neck is stunning!

[@adamauzmendi7851]

Hey Chris, I really like this format of video with the whole guitar build in one, I also really like the series builds but sometimes it’s good to see a guitar come to fruition in one sitting 👍🏼 Keep up the awesome content my friend 🍻 Meranti is in abundance in Australia so I’ll definitely have to try a build with it

[@HighlineGuitars]

I plan to make one video for each spec build and a series of videos for each one off experimental build.

[@_mysilentblue2227]

That neck is a fantastic looking piece of wood.

[@eric_in_florida]

Gorgeous. Finally a good YT suggestion.

[@HighlineGuitars]

Glad you like it!

[@Mossy5150]

Love the montage format here, would love to see more like this where we go from blanks to finished in a single session!

[@dalgguitars]

That is a beautiful T type!!! That walnut is stunning. Fun video too.

[@HeadroomPR]

Absolutely beautiful work.

[@HighlineGuitars]

Thanks, @HeadroomPR!

[@darrenquinn6519]

That is absolutely gorgeous, craftsmanship is next level, respect 🙌

[@ironmikezero]

I'm in awe! That was so satisfying to watch--great work!

[@mattiasorre1718]

lovely work

[@timseverson5578]

That is a beautiful guitar!!!

[@Tzuau78]

Great edit/vid. I love getting little tips/tricks that I had not known or forgotten, like using a piece of tube to drill from pickup to control cavity, to protect the body 👌🏻

[@HighlineGuitars]

Glad you liked it!

[@rellimjoe]

Beautiful guitar! Hope to see more videos like this in the future.

[@HighlineGuitars]

That's the plan!

[@hijmestoffels5171]

Beautiful guitar!

[@bevinmodrak4997]

Love it Chris. Wish these plans were for sale on your website. I purchased the Diabolique as it was close. But I've evolved back to valuing bolt on necks.

[@Chaseracing]

Great Video!

[@In_MT]

I really enjoyed this style of build in progress video!

[@HighlineGuitars]

Glad you enjoyed it! I plan to do more.

[@kkrekula]

Great design and great workmanship! Impressive!

[@HighlineGuitars]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kelstra1997]

I absolutely love what you have built - it looks fantastic. I'm not sure that I share your enthusiasm for meranti however. My experience with it would suggest it varies enormously both in colour, density and quality. You clearly have used some higher end pieces but I have seen plenty of pieces that were rubbish. I also understand that it's a rain forest timber which is frowned on here in Australia. I would love to see what you could do with some Australian timbers although the eucalyptus timbers tend to be rather heavy.

[@purplerainbow6305]

Thanks, I've learned a lot from you.

[@HighlineGuitars]

Thanks for watching!

[@guitarpassion1]

I love it, what a master piece 👍👍👍

[@rickboone1090]

Hi...new subscriber here...love to watch a craftsman build his project...thank you! One suggestion if I may...the signature "Highline" on the rear cover...you need to put decal of that on the front of the headstock...your work seems too good not to have that logo displayed as an additional marketing tool....👍

[@HighlineGuitars]

My ego doesn't need a headstock logo.

[@rickboone1090]

@@HighlineGuitars That wasn't a commentary about your ego...It was a commendation of your work...it was about the impact that a well-designed and well-placed logo could have on growing your business....brand association with quality luthiery....a suggestion for business development...

[@HumunculousInPants]

Looks great mate 👌

[@badump_bash]

very asmr-ish. love it

[@petarkanev8156]

That guitar looks fantastic, Chris. Is there any chance of doing a demo with it?

[@HighlineGuitars]

I try to avoid “demos” because they are wildly inaccurate.

[@jeremyvonk6853]

Another great video, Chris! What was the powder product you mixed with epoxy to make your fretboard inlays?

[@HighlineGuitars]

I used this: www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Clay-Molding-Sculpting/Casting/Resin-Pearlizing-Powder/p/80959004

[@STUDIOROLY]

Could you make a tutorial on making the angle jig for drill truss rod access ?

[@HighlineGuitars]

It’s just a block of wood with a hole drilled through it.

[@drapp1477]

Loving this video! With the Meranti body what was the final weight of the finished guitar?

[@timseverson5578]

Hey Chris. Have you ever done any videos with your method of how you make your truss rod channel....I always use Spoke Wheel Truss Rods, mainly because they are easy and I've never tried one the way you do them.

[@HighlineGuitars]

I use my CNC machine. I’ve shown it in multiple videos.

[@timseverson5578]

@@HighlineGuitars Found it... Thanks!! "How To Drill A Truss Rod Access Hole In A Guitar Headstock" posted August of 2016

[@charlesthomas6748]

I'm a leo, I need a tele style guitar, I love the wood combo, how much can I get one for?

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Hey Boss. IANAGuitar Builder but question: I saw the amount of rip/cut coming out of the fret route. Could that be improved with a faster drill or smaller bit? Or is it a function of wood type? Thanks and Best Regards and Best Wishes!

[@HighlineGuitars]

Why worry about it? It doesn’t affect anything.

[@naldo3237]

BEATIFULL

[@jonmccrory2317]

You put 2 extra Rods in the Neck besides the truss rod, What is the Purpose of this? Thanks,

[@HighlineGuitars]

They are carbon fiber strips which reinforce the neck against excessive bow.

[@jonmccrory2317]

@@HighlineGuitars Thankyou for that information,

[@FrugalFixerSpike]

I'd Subscribe again, if I could, great edit Chris

[@HighlineGuitars]

Much appreciated!

[@roberthurless3295]

YOu sure do sand awfully fast. lol I am wondering why you drill the neck mounting holes by hand instead of using the CNC machine to do them? Beautiful guitar and great job.

[@piptyson5512]

I like the idea of trying that Meranti, however an online search doesn't show much promise. Is that something you purchased locally? Looks great tung oiled and paired with that walnut top!

[@HighlineGuitars]

I bought it locally and it's not a species my lumber supplier carries on a regular basis.

[@luisownerbr]

That's a very nice walnut top, the inlay looks pretty cool too, nice build. Kind of off-topic, but do you have any tips on how to get into the guitar business, as in getting known and getting your stuff to sell?

[@HighlineGuitars]

I have a whole playlist of videos on this topic: kzbin.info/aero/PL7TLAFxVOtrXd1KkLD6n63APXI72Rno5P

[@luisownerbr]

@@HighlineGuitars thanks!

[@leoz6338]

Do you need to grain fill the Phillipine Mahogany?

[@HighlineGuitars]

Only if you are after a glass smooth surface.

[@tstutsman4930]

Hey Chris love the guitar I have a question and while I have searched through your videos and other you tube vids I cannot find a answer. I am finishing guitars as a side gig for Lynn Ellsworth (Boogie Bodies) Lynn likes a natural finish on top with a painted back. This has proven to be a huge problem for me. Is there a way to do this without having a obvious line between the paint and the stain, maybe a way to blend them.

[@HighlineGuitars]

Apply the paint with a high end airbrush, like an Iwata. Using a big spray gun lays on the paint too thick.

[@costantinogiussani9813]

..💖💖💖👍👍👍👍👍👍🎸🎸

[@kmatax9237]

So that's how Chris made his money...working at Stratton Oakmont! I know that lion head looked familiar. Lol

[@HighlineGuitars]

I had to google Stratton Oakmont to find out who they are/were. Wild, but too left brain for me.

[@kmatax9237]

@@HighlineGuitars truthfully, I remembered it from the DiCaprio film…

[@mlb3164]

Why the increased use of Tung Oil recently and why the barber boycott?

[@HighlineGuitars]

Why not?

[@mlb3164]

Just asking. Keep up the great work!🙂

[@lesblack413]

Watching a CNC manufacture a guitar is not as interesting as watching one being hand made with minimal tools.

[@HighlineGuitars]

People who can’t see the irony of using state of the art technology to criticize state of the art technology are an embarrassment.

[@lesblack413]

@@HighlineGuitars I'm, not sure if you are reacting to my comment or not when I wrote... Watching a CNC manufacture a guitar is not as interesting as watching one being hand made with minimal tools. I have no problem with CNC manufacture, it's just boring to watch and shows little skill by the person who sets up the machine. How do I know, well, I used to teach CNC programming, simple as that.

[@lesblack413]

Chris, I think you should stop using double Dutch language as I don't really understand what you mean and I don't really think you know what you mean. I'm not denigrating your design and manufacture, just that I prefer to watch a craftsman turn a few pieces of wood into something magnificant with tools that many people have.

[@HighlineGuitars]

@@lesblack413 you’ve failed to see the irony of using advanced technology to criticize my use of advanced technology. How embarrassing for you. Now please stop trolling my channel and go away.

[@lesblack413]

Chris, unfortunately you are not happy to consider any comments regarding your videos that you don't like. I am not a troll but I will comment either way if I feel the need to. Remember, comments are asked for, so if you don't like what I say, then shut down the comments. I used to think your channel was ok. I now realise that many other channels are better and I won't bother watching yours anymore. I don't even think you are a trained luthier, just a DIY bigheaded person who thinks they are!!