I built this guitar. I’m not sure if I love it or hate it!

[@robertknabe1424]

Totally beautiful creation. As far as the holes go, if Yamaha can do it, so cn you. It demonstrates your craftsmanship. Art doesn't always reflect practicality and this is truly a beautiful piece of art.

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ve got another coming soon!

[@Tra539]

it's freaking rad man! I love the stripe on the fingerboard

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks! That’s my favorite part too.

[@sleepymarauder4178]

Lovely design. It looks like you are onto something.

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@robertwantland646]

Definitely slick looking and further proof of your growing skills

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks! Appreciate the kind words.

[@privateislandice]

I'm also ambivalent about the holes (except the headstock, thats cool), but I love the stripe in the fretboard instead of markers. Overall, a terrific guitar made from mostly recycled woods. Great job!

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks! They’re all recycled woods! The neck and fingerboard were recycled from bed frames.

[@orcaandrea]

Love it! creative and different but still classic in a way!

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks!

[@TheVikingBlues]

Very nice. Found you on Craigslist. Extra cool that you are in my area. 🤘 I love what you're doing. Keep it up! I've always wanted to do something similar.

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks so much! Glad to represent St. Louis! If you're in the area, watch this video. I put a St. Louis skyline on the fretboard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4O6pZ-OZdaNibs

[@dannylewisguitars]

If you're interested in trying to build a guitar, you should give it a go! Its super fun. This video is a good one to start with. This guy is awesome and he does this build with minimal tools. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJvGnpWjn7Frp68

[@lesblack413]

You are good mate. I particularly like the way you show the finished article at the beginning and then at the end. Keep up the great videos!!

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks man! I just put up another video today if you’re bored: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4TJpaBtiM6Cm9U

[@sohitshresthaguitars]

Looks really good. Love the sound.

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thank you! It definitely does sound good. It’s really fun to play!

[@lrstaf6]

I commented on your $30 guitar that the neck might pull up over time because of lack of structure between the neck and the bridge. This guitar on the other hand still has structural wood in that area and the neck should not twist up. I like the sound of the other guitar better though. Why would KZbin have anything to do with your choice of pickups? Good workmanship, well done. I really appreciate your creativity in the designs of your guitars. My first violin I built from materials that I had around the gurage except for the strings, tuneing pegs and the chinrest. It has held up well for 13 years. So can yours, keep up the good work.

[@terranimations2684]

I love this guitar, like the neck and headstock is so cool. I just think the body could use a little less holes!

[@CritelliArt]

This is great. Always wanted to build guitars but the effort required is out of my reach. Speaking purely as someone who buys guitars I don’t need, those weird holes would keep me from buying this if I were looking at the moment. I suggest doing more of that inlay work on future projects and sketch 5 or 10 designs on paper first before you cut into that beautiful wood. Even better, find a pattern designed by a pro.

[@dannylewisguitars]

I did lots of sketching and erasing before I cut into the wood! I didn't want to use a pattern designed by someone else, I wanted it to be organic and original. Thanks for the feedback! Also, if you want to build one you should give it a try! What's the worst that could happen?

[@walterdaniel1060]

The fretboard with the curved cut then glued with a darker strip of wood is quite creative. It reminded me of a technique where two different types of wood are taped together, cut with a curve, then glued together. Video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fITLiqxoht5nhtk If you tire of the body cutouts you can always fill them with carved wood pieces...or even some other material!

[@dannylewisguitars]

That’s true! I could always fill the holes with epoxy and make this a real KZbin woodworking channel!

[@flyingardilla143]

Porque no los dos?

[@Anne-bf2fb]

I get what you're saying. The hole designs

[@3169aaaa]

i want to build a jazzmaster like this i hope i can find money for this

[@dannylewisguitars]

Find reclaimed materials and its not too bad! Depending on what electronics you buy it can be pretty affordable. Here's a video I did where I bought all the cheapest parts I could find! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS5p6J6dsuteMk

[@3169aaaa]

@@dannylewisguitars i watched this video sir 👍🏻 can i send messages to ask something when i started my guitar project

[@dannylewisguitars]

@@3169aaaa Sure! I am by no means an expert! I'm just a dumby making it up as I go along!

[@jamesmontgomerie7417]

The algorithm fed your pallet guitar build to me, I guess because I’ve been a sucker for @dainermade recently. Now I’m watching all your videos! Inspiring - makes me want to both learn guitar and make one. And to get going to finish other projects… I have a question: after you’ve attached the strip that runs around the edge of the body, you rub with acetone while the masking tape is still in place. I’ve noticed this in a couple of your videos - and in others you seem to use it even more extensively. What is this for?

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks for watching! The acetone wicks in between the binding and the wood even with the tape on there. The tape just holds it in place while the acetone melts the surface of the plastic and it binds to the wood.

[@eddie7112]

Unique 🤘🤘🤘

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks!

[@DanDjurdjevicplus]

Personally, I think it’s great look!

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks!

[@stevepethel6843]

Love your hard work and inspiring builds and you are making. Great music too. That is one beautiful guitar. I was once using table saw making instruments and. No push stick. .my finger got bit and it bled like a gusher but it got saved. Don't do as I have done ... ok. You rock and keep up the great playing and amazing creative building. You are way better at all that than me.

[@martinlouden9005]

I'd love it if I'd made it!

[@dannylewisguitars]

True! I do love it! But I’m not sure about the holes in the body. But I’m still proud of it!

[@luisfredericodinardo9010]

It produces a great sounding ukulele, I'll be waiting for a cavaquinho...

[@tayvensullivan3386]

Cool

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks Tayven

[@dashdrum-again]

Sometimes my favorite part of your builds is the plastic trash can as sawhorse!

[@57Sauce]

Fantastic work! Where did you learn to do this?! I’d love to make my own guitar one day.

[@dannylewisguitars]

I learned by watching other people do it on youtube! And by just getting started! I like to learn by doing. Tchiks Guitars is a great youtube channel and he's got a pretty fun step by step guide to watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJvGnpWjn7Frp68

[@josepheucolono]

You gotta flair for the different it's cool as shit

[@raymondmarsolais519]

How did you drill the holes to wire the pickups?

[@SirDerpinmire]

This was my biggest question as well

[@dannylewisguitars]

I used a long drill bit and drilled at an angle. I left a small space between the neck and bridge pickup to drill through. I had to be very careful to thread that needle. I’m kicking myself that I forgot to film that part!

[@j.b.2867]

The guitar would sound better, if the bridge were string through.

[@Irshad_098]

What type of wood it is and where we can gwt it in India

[@dannylewisguitars]

Maple and walnut. It’s very heavy! I got it from a butcher block and an old headboard. I don’t know where to get it in India!

[@jvs333]

Lame

[@dannylewisguitars]

Shucks.