I Built a Tim Henson Guitar

Fretboard inlay took me almost a month to finish, I only use small hand tools and a magnifying goggles to make them. The Guitar body took me 3 months to make, and 1 week of practicing #playinggod by #polyphia at the same time editing this video.
I was inspired by #timhenson 's music and made this guitar as a tribute to his great music, skill and talent. I hope you all like it, I gave my all producing the special guitar and this video.
Materials
Inlay: Mother of Pearl
Top: Almaciga Hardwood
Back: Acle Hardwood
Sides: Acle Hardwood
Neck: Acle Hardwood
Fretboard: "Kamagong" Ebony
Center Block: Duhat
Tail Block: Duhat
Piezo Pickup: Cherub GB1 - Acoustic Guitar Preamp
Camera1: Sony ZV E10
Camera2: Sony Nex 5T
Mic: Boya BY-MM1
Music:
No. 8 Requiem - Esther Abrami
Oman Groomer - The Mini Vandals
Lobe - The Mini Vandals
Vespers On The Shore - Mini Vandals
Shadoma - Mini Vandals
Vaquer0 Perdido - The Mini Vandals
No. 2 Remembering Her - Esther Abrami
The Loom Is Love - The Mini Vandals
Dragon Rojo - The Mini Vandals
Anomalous Hedges - The Mini Vandals
Lonesome Star - Unicorn Heads
Running Waters by Audionautix
Kombucha Drone - Unicorn Heads
Playing God - Polyphia
Running Waters by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommon...
Artist: audionautix.com/

[@TimHensonW6RST]

beautiful video!

[@GitaraMaker]

It's an honor to see you here. Thanks for inspiring this video. ❤️

[@isshwor]

Tim replied, that's actually crazy

[@seanorz1920]

That’s crazy imagine if he could play it😫

[@rkpragyajitsingh3074]

​@@seanorz1920yeah i want him to play it

[@julysaurus]

Ternyata kita telah menonton video yang sama

[@bazwillrun]

Thats not guitar building...Thats Art !...The filming the music, everything just perfect

[@Anonomus-m4j]

I love how meticulous this is. I have just done a few hand too restorations to start off and I'm the same way. Its a shame I don't see this more often.

[@wordonthestreetministries6241]

It's both art and craft 🥰

[@k.k.3471]

Very nice work, very nicely sounds. Hi from France.

[@deadosaka1712]

the two aren't mutually exclusive, guitar building IS art.

[@thaurr8619]

The music is too much

[@schitzyoubreed4963]

No fancy background music. No annoying voice over.. just art

[@king_pathik]

Well there is background music...

[@pennywise4843]

I am in awe of your skill, passion and talent. What an incredible guitar. This embodies craftsmanship.

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@MashaT22]

This is an amazing build. I’ve played the TOD10n. I love that it honors the real deal while still retaining some of your own creative choices. I also really like the natural unpainted top. The inlays are pretty spot on to my eye. You even added some binding and a heel cap like the TOD10n - I really like the look of yours with wood binding. Have you tagged Tim Henson? I bet he’d get a kick out of your work! #TimHenson #Polyphia

[@aydenmcfly1362]

The binding made me go 😯 , ooooo what a classy fellow

[@ryanriggs9963]

Never seen someone put a sanding disc on a drill press, absolutely genius

[@badscrew4023]

Yeah, stealing this tip immediately. I was using a Safe-T-Planer for that but they're a pain to keep sharp

[@tammymorningstar4794]

That is a sneaky trick. Stolen. Tam's other half

[@mikehamelin7520]

thought that was very clever too

[@Glen-xz8wh]

Had the same thought....I was lucky to have found this video.... GORGEOUS WORK...

[@bigtalltim]

Came here to type the exact same thing! Genius - new sub here!!

[@jonathanyun7817]

Incredible build! I wasn't expecting to be nearly as mesmerized as I was by your intricate handiwork, framing and composition, and the sheer amount of detailed planning necessary to pull everything together. Bravo!!!

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@Huron_Ra]

I have a new appreciation for the amount of work that's gone into making a guitar.

[@PhrostMotion]

You are ridiculously talented. The tools and jigs, the techniques, the way you are combining things to make it work for you. Just Excellent!!

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@ibrahimismail5625]

and he can play guitar too!

[@indigokid24]

Man, I would love to be able to do that. Imagine wanting a guitar and instead of buying it you just make it yourself! Living the dream

[@Aresmusic.official]

The beautiful build and a beautiful playing! The unplugged version was more catchy imho. Well done mate!

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@pedrokd5439]

The secret of reproducing many guitars is making precise jigs for bending and glueing up. Makes construction a joy. 😊

[@mrcafe3x_]

1 minute in and im already impressed, i always see luthiers using clamps and special tools for gluing wood, while you use 2 fixed wood, some height and gravity, that's beautiful

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@culeacosmin5650]

Simply amazing! I play the Tim Hanson Ibanez every day now. I dont realise how much work, time and sweat it takes to produce this guitar! Keep up your guitar work! 👍😊🎸

[@vincentdain9233]

it's kinda weird that this guitar sounds so good unplugged while the original Ibanez TOD10n sounds really bad unplugged (even Tim Henson himself told us to use the Fishman pickup).. Love your video !!! as a guitarist, I really appreciate all the hardwork from the Luthier... you guys deserve a higher recognition.. Tim Henson should play this guitar !

[@jambertin54]

Unfortunately Ibanez wouldn't let him. They have him locked down. He can't be seen playing anything other than an Ibanez.

[@rogue1537]

@@jambertin54that really sucks. Its hard to believe a contract is able to control their lives so much.

[@jambertin54]

@rogue1537 you sign your life away with these contracts. Tim used to play Jackson, Ernie Ball, and I think one other brand, but since his Ibanez deal. I think he got rid of all his non ibanez guitars. Metallica are pretty much the only band that can play whatever they want even though they're endorsed by ESP. When Tims deal expires, he can play whatever he wants at that point.

[@manuelgomez1768]

Probably the Tim Henson guitar IS more solid

[@tomstegall1346]

Could not stop watching, absolutely amazing build. Keep on keeping on . Righteous!

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you! I'm glad that you liked it. Will soon upload a new one.

[@boogye2108]

Your work is very inspiring, keep up the good work my friend 👍🏼😊

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@hudaif1451]

Bruh! I've been waiting for this for a looong time ,when you told me that its in work i keep coming back to you'r channel many times to see if you uplaoded it yet

[@GitaraMaker]

It's one of the most challenging guitar that I built, the inlay took me a month to make. I remember our conversation back then, that's why I have to keep my promise. Thank you for your patience!

[@Velereonics]

the first song in the background is fantastic. what a mood

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Very very cool. Nice guitar. Just beautiful. ❤

[@GitaraMaker]

Thanks!

[@Hoellewood_Solutions]

I woke up to this, thank you

[@GitaraMaker]

Wow thanks!

[@justcallmed933]

Oh, I love guitars in natural colour so much better, wonderful build!

[@Overgis4058]

This is probably my fourth or fifth time watching this video and every time I do, I'm impressed again and again by the level of craftsmanship.

[@leogomezp7956]

Amazing job and sound!!! Congratulations!!!

[@abdiasgavino8204]

¡¡¡ THE BEST AND PERFECT VIDEO !!!

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you! 😊

[@pantelisgiannenas1811]

I have watch many guitar making videos but this one I enjoy the most. Beautiful work amazing wood grain. Loved it so much

[@GitaraMaker]

I'm really glad you liked it. Thank you!

[@samouellette5130]

I love having access to videos like this where I can just see a master at work Something I have very little knowledge on myself that I can just immerse myself in and appreciate the craftsmanship I don’t build guitars I just play them Beautiful work

[@ShredPile]

What a journey on a Sunday morning! Thank you so much for all the effort and time that went into this production. Increible!

[@jonking4056]

Fabulous build. The unplugged version definitely sounds best.

[@GitaraMaker]

Thanks! I love the unplugged version too.

[@fernandotavars]

Vamos Apenas Aplaudir esse Luthier !!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@BadHorsie2]

A little binding around the sound hole would have been cool. Awesome build!!

[@Alan-ii5gs]

Is the sound hole on the side? I thought some electronics were going there

[@EricDandoy]

Amazing work, thanks for sharing!

[@adamcone6856]

Absolutely wonderful to see. You have great luthiery skills. I started my first electric guitar build very recently, which is a Telecaster. This is on my to do list in the future. Excellent music choices for us to hear while watching. I am now subscribed! Thanks for the video!

[@akitsuki1149]

Unpluged version sounds so heavenly! What an amazing peice of art.

[@elkidosKer]

building a guitar in under 30 minutes?! props dude

[@lehry100]

Astounding! What a masterpiece, you are art itself sir big respect *hats off* it's so soothing that made me sleep the first time I watched it. But when I woke up I immediately watched again til the end.

[@tintan9269]

Ang lupet! Wala ako masabe 👏

[@Gaukler81]

Wow! That's fantastic... Good work my friend. Enjoy your guitar for all times...best wishes

[@HikingFeral]

The strength of simple wood glue never ceases to amaze me. Beautiful work!

[@RyvenProductions]

Incredible craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

[@Kittypeony]

Amazing I enjoyed every second of this !!! the unplugged and plugged sound are so beautiful ❤❤ and I prefer the unplugged more 😍😍

[@mikajegou7106]

This guitar is incredible.

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@sulfin3penthes]

the soundtrack is perfect i was looking for stuff to learn and this really is what i needed. thank u for that!

[@marlonnascimento3966]

Obra de arte aí. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@LOVE2Flute]

Mesmerizing to witness. I love the true natural song she sings unplugged. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@ted9876]

Great work. Beautiful design and selection of tone woods. Thanks for sharing.

[@josetobias8084]

You know, I feel like smiling and crying right now, because this is a waaay too beautiful of a video. The perfection of every single thing, omg!

[@zhango_baba]

There no guitarist without you guys🔥💎

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

This is incredible work! Absolute masterpiece 🖤🙌🏻

[@Lobisco]

W for making the body deeper so it actually sounds good acoustically

[@GitaraMaker]

Yes, I'm using this unplugged all the time and rarely plugged.

[@santos.l.halper1999]

That heel cap was a very nice touch. Excellent use of fine timbers, not overused. Sleek but modest with high quality craftsmanship. Muy buen tribajo.

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@LeeBailes]

Loved the editing / stop motion look to the timelapse. Great workmanship too

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@primitiveT]

Absolutely awesome! You must be so proud! I would be!

[@OctaneeX]

Hats off to a guitar making guy who is able to play something that is supposed to be played on that kind of a guitar.

[@liontribegc]

Wowzers!! Amazing build! Great video! Cheers from Texas! 🤘😺🤘 Michael

[@ruang_21]

Beautiful guitar making

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you 😊

[@DaVinci0963]

Very nice! Versatile sound. Plugged or unplugged is fine. Great job!

[@mikebergman1817]

I have been a craftsman of many things over my life, and have been forced to build a lot of tools.. There are some techniques here that are so genius, yet simple.. and I am extremely impressed. What a Master Artisan.

[@scottturcotte1860]

That was quite satisfying to watch! 👍😊👍

[@charlotteglover2159]

Unplugged the guitar sound so beautiful natural great work brother

[@GitaraMaker]

Thanks!

[@barrycole]

Not afraid of work, that is for sure. I can only imagine what it took to get to this point. Bravo.

[@Vintagecloudmrf]

Extreme method in aesthetic way⚡️

[@droid1008]

It absolutely crushes the Ibanez acoustically, incredible sound!

[@Sk0lzky]

That's an ingenious glue-up jig! I'm a woodworker and a guitarist myself so at some point I decided to try making some simpler instruments in spare time, and I've only ever had to join two thinner slats at most (it was for a morin khuur, no heat bending required so I figured it would be my first project) but I was totally lost when it came to larger stuff (I tried parallel clamps with a ton of boards and it would always fall apart) - your solution is simple and elegant, 10/10

[@orionthehunter9107]

That is art. Nicely done. Beautiful workmanship.

[@sharvilved]

Goshhhh, the relief when the wood piece for the sound hole didn't fall inside the guitar

[@SergeyKan-d7e]

Thank you for the wonderful video! I make guitars myself (more precisely, electric guitars), and the experience of this Master was very beneficial to me.

[@darcphat]

Napa wow ako sa hand carved binding channel niyo, sir. Napakahusay!

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you po!

[@tubeo94]

8:20 we used the same technique to make curving curb in concrete, we even put the wood in water so it doesn’t break when bent.

[@thatbirbfriend2180]

How you “clamped” the wood was genius

[@Falk4J]

Awesome art of craftsmanship! Great video filming, too! Sound: wonderful! Just only, unplugged is more forgiving. Your hands have created a great guitar!

[@Toby_Blyth]

Mesmerising! 👏👏👏

[@gormnordman6980]

damn man you are an artist

[@tMena45888]

OMG your patience is incredible

[@David.C.Velasquez]

Wonderful! The pencil in the bearing tip is great.

[@mikehamelin7520]

lot of sweet little tips in this video. this guy knows his craft

[@koka5491]

I've been waiting for somebody to build it for so long. Incredible skills and talent. Great video and the guitar is even better!

[@albatros1752]

Bravo !!! Spectacular proces !!

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@donaldsmith188]

Bravo! Loved the tools and the craftmanship. Beautiful instrument!

[@johnnyennis9864]

Unreal!!!! What a job!

[@KenWarrick]

Outstanding I actually prefer this guitar to the Black model. Great video

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@rumpires6485]

Just Beautifull

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@Nitryl44]

Sometimes KZbin recommendation bother me... but not this time ! Fascinating !

[@davidscotbrown3241]

A gorgeous instrument born of such skill and attention to detail... totally let down by the pickup. I've experienced many solid and semi-solid body nylon string guitars over the years, so I know that there are better pickups to complement such a fine instrument.

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you! I'll try to experiment to make the sound better with the pick-up.

[@davidscotbrown3241]

Try a K&K Pure Classic to begin with. Then you can also dispense with the side-mounted controls@@GitaraMaker

[@mwylie1085]

I am absolutely stunned by the craftsmanship required to accomplish this...amazing

[@donaldscheer5206]

Awesome! I Build Electric Guitars & I Must Say; This Guitar Requires So Many Skills! & I Applaud You On Your DIY Tools & Fixtures! Beauitiful Work! Just Awesome!

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@joeferris5086]

Love that pencil in the bearing trick for tracing around the shape of the body. Also, surprised to see you didn't use medical tubing to clamp the fretboard onto the neck. Amazing build!

[@GitaraMaker]

I used to use thick rubber tape for clamping, but over time it gets brittle. I'll check on that medical tubing, thank you for suggesting it.

[@DiegoHernandezmaunaguitar]

that´s as beautiful as insane as inspiring, truly amazing work!!!! Congrats!!!

[@RyanTaylor-pi8gq]

Nice work; I'd note that although it's always better safe than sorry, you don't need to use a push-stick for a band-saw when sawing flat objects. The reason you use one with a table saw is because the blade is rotating toward you, and so once your hand gets past the blade, the material can bind, drawing that material and your hand with it back over the saw blade. Because the band saw is moving down, toward the table, you really only need to be careful when the objects might get caught by the edge of the saw and spin. That's not really a concern with reasonably wide flat objects, like the ones you were cutting. Just be careful not to feed your hand into the saw.

[@WaimaKhan]

Patience and its fruit. Hugh Respects ♥♥♥♥

[@josevalentin4994]

There is only one word to describe this….Wow!

[@123Ir0nman]

I've never seen someone use a drill press for sanding like that! Smart idea!

[@jeffro.]

That's a real special guitar, because you made it yourself. It certainly would be to me. I envy you that you have the space and the tools to do that--where I live now (and for the foreseeable future) I have no space for a workshop (I didn't realize it would be this cramped when we bought the place). I know you got a LOT of pleasure building that guitar, especially shaping and shaving the wood. Excellent job. Enjoy it! (In my case, the hardest part would've been cutting the tiny pieces of MOP for the inlays! But, oh, the satisfaction after pounding them in place, and then sanding everything even!) I think it sounds better unplugged, but that's the way you want it to be! With electronics, there is always some combination of filters and EQ to make it sound the way you want. Enjoy it and be proud!!

[@Impeak777]

This video is beautiful!!!!!!

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@magnusliamkarlsson6465]

I love this video! It´s Beautiful! And, as a beginner/hobby builder I´ve Learned som much! Thank you!

[@stevequeen8533]

You are absolutely gifted not only making but playing, excellent video

[@joereed7793]

this is the first time i have ever seen someone use a drill press as a planer. That is brilliant,

[@ayodejihabeeb8104]

The UNPLUGGED SOUNDS MORE PLEASING TO ME. I REALLY LOVE THE DESIGN

[@Kamikaze_4]

Fantastic. I really enjoyed this video. Keep up the great work!

[@GitaraMaker]

Thank you!

[@markpaystrup5800]

what an unbelievable craftsman and professional

[@JajabarBangladesh]

So good. Music to my eyes😍😍🤩🤩😊😊🤘🤘💯💯❤❤