I made Johnny Silverhand's guitar from Cyberpunk 2077

I'm converting an affordable HSS Strat style guitar into the Deluze Orphean, Johnny Silverhand's iconic guitar from Cyberpunk 2077.
@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Contains graphic content - viewer discretion is advised ;-)
Maybe not a contestant for the #diykitchallenge but a great learning experience nonetheless!
Donor guitar:
www.thomann.de/at/harley_bent...
Parts I used/made:
- modified Alnicov headless tuners: www.amazon.de/gp/product/B08M...
- Schaller Strat knobs: www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00B...
- Dilwe hardtail bridge: www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07H...
- Humbucker covers: www.amazon.de/gp/product/B08Y...
- stainless steel selector switch: made on the lathe - if YOU know a source, please tell me in the comments! It's a pain in the butt for me to machine.
- stainless steel hand guard: made from sheet metal 'borrowed' from an old espresso machine
Reference images:
guitarservice.pl/gitaracyberp...
Music:
- Never Fade Away Instrumental Cover by Noah Hoskins: • Never Fade Away [Instr...
- Archangel riff by Samurai/Refused
Samurai image source:
www.valencygraphics.com/cyber...
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[@MrRemmington]

Watching this led me down a rabbit hole which eventually had me picking my guitar up for the first time in almost a decade and learned the song playing in this video, oh and this build is marvelous work

[@simonmakes]

That sounds perfect, thanks a lot for the feedback! 👍It means the world to me

[@superred1127]

Thats dope you should.also learn chipin in played by the same people

[@asdev369]

I can honestly relate. The music from Cyberpunk 2077 actually inspired me to play music again after 13 years. Bought a new guitar and amp. I've been playing steady for 2 months now. I've actually learned Never Fade Away from the game And I'm currently practicing Like A Supreme. All this with the hopes that I can play better than I used to so I can play Kerry's Song.

[@FencelineFilms]

In case you're curious this song is called Archangel and it just got released on Spotify and other services recently. Completed with lyricss and stuff.

[@TheSpaghettiBoy]

@@asdev369 yo same, just got a drumkit after playing it, still gotta set it up tho

[@Callsign_Neuro]

I just realize Johnny’s guitar’s in-lays are nukes! That’s so fucking badass!

[@grrwoofarfbark3331]

I thought they were fish for so long lol

[@ZmeyMusic]

they are fish, just believe in it@@grrwoofarfbark3331

[@Retro-ew7go]

“You don’t say”

[@ItsMeSuper]

The song on loop started to drive me insane

[@mrsplitfoot23]

My game got stuck looping it post mission when I had to choose to let the voodoo boys keep fucking with me or burn them all. I chose to burn them. Johnny Silverhand does not conform.

[@mlagathomason2555]

the angled bridge is by far the coolest thing and I wanna apply a trem to it

[@simonmakes]

The angled part is merely a string guide, the bridge is hidden under the hand guard. I agree, a trem would be cool though!

[@martinmartinov7183]

@@simonmakes A "silverbridge" ?

[@Jozztime]

@@simonmakes I can barely string my own guitar let alone this!

[@dairycowtv]

If you haven't already decided to do this, probably make your own string guide with rolling pins. Some of (in my personal opinion) the best bridges and string guides have roller pins for angles far less intense than this and it ends up being really good for the bridge/guide and strings.

[@utse2474]

Don't

[@devonh117]

If johnny saw this he'd probably say something like "Still ain't my guitar, but i dig it."

[@Kraftik611]

You did an amazing job, you didn't ruin the guitar and make it into a prop but actually made the real thing.

[@n0vagaming999]

Man I would kill for that guitar

[@toe-b203]

i know right, someone needs to mass produce that body style of guitar.

[@mimixgunsantoso2403]

Me too

[@commando7238]

I remember someone on etsy made them but i think he hasn't restocked

[@DavidsSanity]

So real

[@terrashaide5706]

k but would you execute a corpo rat on stage?

[@KenobiStark1]

Feels like the palm muting would be difficult at first but probably could adapt no problem. This looks identical in every way. I didn’t know what you were gonna do with the angled bridge but you nailed it.

[@the_Spin00]

I think you should make some of these and sell them, I'd definitely buy one. Edit: NVM, I'm unemployed and broke now, can't afford it

[@damjammer410]

I second that.

[@Stryder42Oni]

I third that.

[@Neuutralized]

I fourth that.

[@vaelix2108]

I fifth that.

[@toughcheese6062]

I sixth that.

[@nikifalcon]

Wow There's a difference between a guitar builder and a guitar player

[@dendrusha]

also there are guitar MASTERS, they can do everything

[@AlphaMachina]

The attention to detail is astounding. Badass guitar. Subscribed.

[@simonmakes]

Thank you so much! There are several builds out there, I tried to be as accurate as possible.

[@sofiebrandt7279]

ok so ive been thinking about the logistics of this build because i wanna do something similar and i kept getting stuck on the pickups. i couldn't figure out where the hell you got square covers for strat pickups..... an then i spottet the filtertron covers and p90 covers and i had to watch through the whole video again, and i realized what you did. your a fucking mad man, and i love it

[@simonmakes]

Haha, Thanks! Just realized that the P90 covers are still on the table at the end of the build - their size is not even close. Maybe some explanatory words for the back of the class: What sofie brandt figured out is that I machined and cut those filtertron humbucker covers to size in order to make them fit the single coil pickups. What makes this even sketchier is the fact that I did not know what material they were made of when I ordered them. The descriptions all say "nickel" - but nickel what? Cardboard? Pig iron? Luckily it turned out to be brass so I could solder them back together instead of having to rely on super glue alone.

[@user-ub1tp3hg4i]

Arch-Angel is such an amazing riff. I never get tired of hearing it

[@TSE_WOODY]

START THE RIOTS

[@Narcomancer1943]

Incredible craftsmanship! loved the video

[@davidhylton7528]

Wow awesome work and super detailed

[@RaccoonsAreLove]

That's sick as hell, good work dude!

[@thevolsufrick]

I absolutely love what you have done!!! Cheers.

[@simonmakes]

Love your cosplay! I'll get back to you.

[@AlvarooPK]

That 11 Marker on the Volume had me! Great work and nice Details for your Video! Greetings from GER

[@RyoCanCan]

Thinking of doing a similar guitar as this but with my own actual use in mind. This a super cool little project, well done!

[@leowsz]

That's really cool man! It looks identical. Congrats!

[@phillipblack6018]

very well made!! love it.

[@zcreelex]

This is really cool, very well done

[@Powerhungry5000]

Simply awesome! Really wish i had the tools and skills to do this

[@mrhellahammer8097]

This is badass! Great job man! 🤘

[@bennyvanderven]

freakin' awesome work man!!

[@SBanas]

Well there are DIY projects, and there is this. Amazing instrument. Those inlays are a work of art!

[@BDubbzzz_]

I want one now. This look amazing!

[@fernandomoreno8204]

Awesome work man!!!

[@RoaringMuffin]

Such an awesome video and turnout! Subscribed!

[@RicAdbur]

This is pretty cool but it seems like the video skips some pretty important steps around the angled bridge construction. Would've liked to see more of that.

[@attackondak]

Agreed!

[@Tomcat_Centauri]

Thanks for linking the parts you used !!! I don't play or know how to play but i wouldn't mind making this Guitar, i love Cyberpunk so much :D

[@edh2524]

Awesome work. Wow

[@js100serch]

Yeah I was a bit skeptical about the bridge. Amazing job man!.

[@Megatronus93]

never expected a letterkenny reference watching this great job on the guitar as well!

[@andrewallacesouzasantos9874]

So cool, I definitely gonna buy

[@ericinthekitchen]

WoW , awesome man !

[@CrudeButEfficient]

Sweet looking guitar! 🔥 Haven't played the game, but seeing this makes me a bit more interested to try it out. As if I had time to indulge myself like that... 😅

[@simonmakes]

Thank you mate! I think the game is certainly worth looking into - but finding time is a problem, I get that. 😉

[@Drthulhu]

Sweet build! Makes me wanna do something custom with my own

[@Bru946]

Wow thats incredible

[@seanmartinez6908]

THIS IS AMAZING. I need one so bad

[@Arthur_dl]

Same 😅 !

[@Ash-xx1xb]

Nice work on the guitar looks badass wish I had Johnny sliverhands guitar I bet it looks great on the wall

[@meadowenthusiast]

It was recently announced that they're going to make a live-action CP movie. You should contact the producers to see if they want to use this in the project.

[@TSE_WOODY]

Fr even if it only ends up a subtle thing for game fans like it’s in a display somewhere, this would be so fuckin cool

[@user-le5mf2vb1i]

WHERE AND WHEN WAS THIS ANNOUNCED

[@tijnstarr]

Nice build 😮

[@beebop4731]

Iove the spinal tap reference

[@ThePauseMenuVlog]

Sure do love this riff...

[@JONINXBOX]

Your doing the lords work Sir.. respect!.

[@simonmakes]

As much as I can - Thank you so much!

[@Raven_Blackwood]

I am so impressed! Very nice pal :)

[@simonmakes]

Thank you! Glad you like it! 😎

[@caiocanobelo47582]

you 're a legend!

[@K_R_N.]

The design decision to put that metal cover over the bridge must have been made by someone who has never picked up a guitar before, as it renders palm muting impossible. Also the tuning stability must be amazing...

[@simonmakes]

Both statements are correct! 😉

[@saxwastaken]

Would make no sense for the kind of music played with the guitar, but it's worth noting there have been guitars made with bridge covers before, mainly from Fender (see the original Telecasters, 70s Strats, and Mustangs)

[@aamry]

Johnny Silverhand has a metal arm. So the wear on that side of the guitar, and the bridge cover, kinda make sense in universe.

[@saxwastaken]

@@aamry His metal arm is the left one, his right hand is organic

[@aamry]

@@saxwastaken Oh, you're correct, nothing makes sense anymore.

[@ThePurpleTux]

I know this is a year old, but if you made a few of these to sell I'd 100% buy one

[@PunxAryia]

this is an awesome build makes me wish i had this and i'd actually get me to learn guitar to play like johnny honestly i'd have this hung up on my wall by my desk with my edge runners led light so i could also admire it while playing cyberpunk this is metal af dude

[@simonmakes]

Hey, thank you so much! In fact, I have it on the wall by my desk. 👍

[@johannsimonot]

Nice work choom!

[@K1PPIE]

I made one to thanks to you, didn't have all the great tooling but it turned out really nice thanks for the video

[@simonmakes]

That's so cool! I'd love to see it!

[@K1PPIE]

@@simonmakes kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGGxZKVvfJWGg6csi=d08IRu3W-ux75QfA

[@septixskeptix1107]

"Tonight's the night that we won!" That's awesome. Would love to have it in my collection.

[@MtndewcodeDEAD]

Supreme guitar, choom. If I evet had a chance to pick a replica up I'D HAVE TO PAY THE PRICE!

[@737Garrus]

I love how the Strings go around the corner!

[@simonmakes]

For no apparent reason other than style! 😁

[@lagmanftw]

i would love to buy one of these

[@aoibhealfae]

Thank you algorithm for showing me this. That looks amazing. Btw, the official replica guitar also have a strap with Chinese words, "老马" which is Old Horse, most likely from the proverb "老马识途" The Old Horses Knows The Way.".

[@kned7288]

Watched the whole vedio and at the end saw tha you have only 600 subs, you deserve much more

[@BadassBrutusGuitar]

Coole neue Akse Simon, saugeil!!!

[@EduFirenze]

Good to know that in the future guitars are still guitars

[@Bl4keBelladonna]

a thing of beauty !!! :)

[@Kn_nick]

I need one of these

[@RoyaltyInTraining.]

It looks absolutely stunning! Would love to play something like that. I'd shorten the guard plate as much as possible though, seems like it would make palm muting really difficult.

[@eclat4641]

Amazing!!

[@DarkestVoid]

I would 100% buy a left handed version of this!!!

[@mutcoo]

i wonder how it feels to be this cool

[@oddlifestyle]

Amazing build! I come back to this video every once in a while just to watch the craft! Was curious if you’d ever make another for someone who’s willing to buy or if this is just a one-off? Regardless I love all your stuff! ❤

[@eternalmiasma5586]

God I wish you had recorded more of it playing

[@Nelizzzzzz]

That is badass ( i want one )

[@Hikaru-tx2to]

I would kill for that guitar

[@Toisen]

Johnny be like: "No palm mute allowed"

[@joeyclemenza7339]

nicely done, choom!!!

[@Night--Runner_]

You done this with my benton damn

[@notKarb]

damn... this is incredible. I wish I had the talent to make one of these! Would there be any chance of any of these or this going on sale in the future? This was also the first video of yours I watched and you gained a sub. Keep it up!

[@PendingoBoy]

"Nice axe."

[@reinodjanghardt8604]

The Andertons reference! Shaffordable!

[@simonmakes]

Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well.

[@victorblh2fknji]

Magnificent. Great job (Video to short in my opinion)

[@JackAtlass]

Ive always wanted to do something like this to a guitar, i was thinking of trying it with a cheap strat style just for practice and rehearsal of such extreme modding

[@simonmakes]

That was my thinking exactly - way to go! 👍

[@pole.from.poland]

HELL YEAH 🔥🔥🔥

[@AmaraLunaera]

I am so tempted to make a flying V version of this

[@pantaloneshexagonales3760]

Those nuke inlays add so much

[@88Fitzy88]

Love this so much! Well done! Only question is where did u find that stainless steel selector switch? All I can find are the knob caps but I love how that little bar looks

[@simonmakes]

Thank you so much! I turned it on the lathe, could not find it anywhere.

[@axxlh]

actually gonna try making this myself ! gonna be using a circular saw tho, also prolly won't do the neck and fretboard.

[@bryanbrewer4272]

AWW man , tickled the ol beanbag! bravo!

[@bjorn0909]

Looks incredible, spot on. Just finished my first cyberpunk playthru and I’ve got a couple partscasters that this is motivating me to combine into something inspired by this. where’d you find the little T-handle for the selector switch?

[@simonmakes]

Thanks a lot! Had to make the T-handle on the lathe, couldn't find it anywhere.

[@bjorn0909]

dang, yeah I figured it was probably a custom made part. Thanks for the reply!@@simonmakes

[@Mordred952]

awesome

[@MultiGerel]

just stumbled onto this video whilst looking for cyberpunk guitar covers, amazing job. would love to have a guitar like this to hang on my wall, but all this work is not something for me haha

[@user-vBqDm4l7wE]

Looks nice, but I think it lacks the top lock and your build motivates me to replay the Cyberpunk 2077

[@simonmakes]

Thank you! I followed this build, which has no top lock: guitarservice.pl/gitaracyberpunk2077/ But it was part of the original design, good catch! 👍

[@geoffreybaldwin3108]

epic!

[@transformerjames]

proud of ya, choom

[@user-mf3cx7mb9k]

My vote is for you)

[@julian60257]

I don't know if it was intentional, but having that song as the background music. When the game had a bug in the final mission where the same song would play endlessly is funny to me.

[@simonmakes]

It's my hommage to that bug. 😁

[@damtazor8059]

İ wish i had a guitar like that

[@Merjia]

God damn I want an Orphean.

[@Akirogue]

I need this guitar

[@GyroJM]

what is the angle string guide that you used and how did you install it? thinking of doing this

[@raven4442]

This is so awesome! How much would it take for you to make one to sell?

[@megamuerte6934]

Tbh i prefer the guitar in the beggining, that black and red strat oohh so nice🍷🗿

[@Dancin_Gentiane]

This is fuucking cool