I've always wanted a blue guitar, so I built one (with Madinter wood only)

[@tchiksguitars]

*R E D S P E C I A L* announcement: I'll start a Red Special Build as soon as the channel reaches 100K, but don't rush, I need to finish that Les Paul first :) You can follow the weekly progression of the Les Paul here: instagram.com/tchiksguitars/ (Also I put a couple more sound clips of the blue guitar over there, with the drive from the Strymon Iridium + (mini)Tubescreamer instead of the Fender Pugilist you can here in this video). Have a great day ! Bisous, tchiks

[@AmyrAbadawn]

Can you do led light on fretboard?

[@tchiksguitars]

I don't know I've never tried. I can't change a lightbulb without fearing for my life, that goes to show the extend of my knowledge in electricity.

[@jackmehoff3673]

@@tchiksguitars si jamais, et si tu y es pas déjà, va faire un tour sur le Red Special forum sur Facebook! Il y a tout ce qu'il faut comme info et sources de hardware / micros 😁 j'en fais moi même partie même si je me suis jamais lancé dans la construction!

[@imtherj1432]

How did you print the guitar paper?

[@tchiksguitars]

@@jackmehoff3673 j'y suis déjà :) j'apprends passivement des trucs par ci par là

[@denji_knife9794]

some day your daughter will build her first guitar and u will be a proud papa!

[@tchiksguitars]

Most likely :)

[@hichamcypher4763]

And then SHE will be the one qui va poncer TON dessin :-D :-D

[@TheloniousBosch]

I am pretty sure he is already a proud papa.

[@denji_knife9794]

@@TheloniousBosch probably

[@brettdawson3257]

No kids for me please.

[@philwild5279]

Gorgeous looking guitar and your little girl's reaction to sanding out her art was priceless :)

[@tchiksguitars]

she REALLY was upset :p

[@DT-oh2fm]

@@tchiksguitars Haha it seems that you misled her on what les règles du jeu were.

[@milklover45]

why did you remove the art work that was a masterpiece

[@joejams136]

It’s nice seeing somebody build a guitar that actually has a nice shape to it but still being completely unique

[@tchiksguitars]

Thanks !

[@Gage409]

This guy’s a beast for building a great guitar in less than 20 minutes

[@robertr4193]

Having your daughter help you at times is adorable. You do fantastic work and every guitar I have watched you build is great looking and they sound great as well. This one is no exception great guitar.

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you for watching them !

[@courtmarr5714]

I am not a luthier, I just play them, but man, mad respect to you. It looks like a tremendous amount of work and love goes into your guitars. Even though I don't own one of them, thanks for spending time making them great.

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you ! Maybe someday you'll build one :)

[@appleslayer3337]

"Honey why are you crying?" "It's tears of joy SHARON!" "What's going on?" *"tchiks guitars uploaded a video!"*

[@tchiksguitars]

Ahahahahhaa

[@alex0589]

SHARON YOU WOULDNT GET IT

[@michaeldorman]

The tortoiseshell binding went better with the blue top than I might have expected-a surprisingly nice combination. I also appreciated the “Five Stages of Carving a Volute”

[@tchiksguitars]

Ahaha. My thinking behind the tortoise binding, I'll admit, was to recreate the teal and orange combination people are after in photo/videography. I think it came out nice but I'm biased :)

[@gitsurfer27]

@@tchiksguitars It came out stunning!

[@louisaccardi2268]

Yes, Michael that was interesting to me as well. It made a lot of sense.

[@michaelkunze411]

it's overwhelming how you let your daughter be part of the building process. I think she is a lucky girl and you are a lucky father. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@tchiksguitars]

Yes I feel very lucky that she enjoys it :)

[@outsidestuff5283]

"OoOoOooh, c'est joli!" Had me giggling. What a wee star.

[@tchiksguitars]

haha, she sounded like an old nice lady

[@andrelacourse]

Absolute build perfection and what an amazing apprentice you have. Thank you for letting us glimpse into your world, it had a peaceful, calming feeling.

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you !

[@paoloborgno1550]

Best comment ever! Totally reflecting my feelings

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Beautifully done!! And teaching that lovely girl of yours how to do it right at such a young age is priceless! Thank you for the video and tutorial on guitar building and how to lovingly raise a child.

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you ! I'll keep doing my job as a father :)

[@fredericjaquet3729]

Les remarques de la petite sont trop trop chou ! Le "ooooooh c'est joli !" plein d'admiration pour le travail de son papa m'a filé un sourire jusqu'aux oreilles ! Et quant au travail : juste exceptionnel !

[@tchiksguitars]

Merci beaucoup 🤗

[@14ohms]

Pouahhhhh, au fils du temps vos guitares deviennent de plus en plus incroyables, un travail plus qu'admirable !

[@tchiksguitars]

Ho merci !!

[@14ohms]

@@tchiksguitars avec plaisir ! c'est vraiment top ;)

[@randallschroder6066]

I love you let your daughter help. Reminds me of when my daughter was so much younger and wanted to be involved with everything I did. I loved her interest and wanting to learn.

[@karlaugust1420]

Ohh man I love your videos. Soooo calming, so Full of inspiration, so motivating. Keep going!

[@Berndaddie]

It is wonderful to see you let your daughter be involved. Those will be the memories the both you will keep forever. The best gift from a papa to his child.

[@tchiksguitars]

I hope she remembers :)

[@fabienl.b2079]

- "Ca veut dire quoi 'poncer' ?" - "Ca veut dire qu'on va enlever ton dessin.." - "HEIN ?!?" Ahahahah Excellent boulot au passage, comme d'habitude Ce manche flammé 'roasted', ce frettage sorti des enfers.. Magnifique

[@tchiksguitars]

Haha, cette furie

[@AudioAtmos]

Beautiful, simply beautiful! When played clean that guitar has such such a hollow body tone. Yet with lots of gain it is very even and smooth. The laser work for the make and back of headstock information adds a nice touch. You pick the right pickups and hardware. So many fine details I could go on and on. Thanks for sharing!!

[@tchiksguitars]

Wow thank you for your detailed compliment :)

[@AudioAtmos]

@@tchiksguitars You’re quite welcome.

[@baiadori]

This guitar looks absolutely beautiful. Amazing to see it coming together.

[@tchiksguitars]

Thanks !

[@patchvonbraun]

This reminds me of the happy times with my daughter when she was of a similar age. I was always building *something*, and she and her brother were always involved.

[@robthorne2077]

It’s been a very challenging week and this video brought me a lot of comfort and a moment to just enjoy a great build. Thanks. I appreciate it. Looking forward to the next one.

[@tchiksguitars]

thank you so much, I really get the feeling, I also watch soothing videos after a week of stress :) means a lot to me, thanks again!

[@Palidisini]

That's a beautiful guitar you made. You got a nice touch. Your playing also sounds great ❤

[@harrisonwoodrum7557]

I’m starting a bass build today! Thanks for the ‘how to build a guitar’ tutorial! It will be super helpful!!

[@tchiksguitars]

Woohoo ! If it's a P or PJ bass, it's more or less the same as a tele :)

[@blop-a-blop9419]

SAME ! AND I'M GONNA MAKE PROTOTYPES FOR A NEW INVENTION !!

[@harrisonwoodrum7557]

@@tchiksguitars it’s a pj bass!

[@TheCanalVagal]

I always wanted to make a guitar at home and have a daughter. Im happy for you my friend. I hope one day my dreams come true

[@captbuscemi]

Another amazing build my friend! As always, your humour and little family moments really make your videos so much fun too 😊

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you !

[@Bangkokguitar]

Beautiful, I felt your passion and the build was near perfection. Bravo!

[@xianjsmith8596]

Beautiful, an absolute work of art.👌🏻

[@tchiksguitars]

thanks!

[@SenkoLoaf]

These videos have actually helped me a lot when it comes to figuring out how to build my own guitar. I’ve been working on it for over three years now, so it’s relieving to know that I’ll be able to do the neck semi easily once I have the correct tools to do so. Keep up the incredible work!

[@harrisonwoodrum7557]

I was literally watching one of your other videos when this came!!

[@tchiksguitars]

Haha enjoy !

[@michaelkennedy2190]

Another amazing guitar build!! Always a pleasure to see your little helper putting her touch on her father's masterpiece!! Thanks for sharing the love my brother 🙏

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you !!

[@ramsilva]

You’re such an inspiration. I had always wanted to make my own guitar and now, thanks to your tele build videos, I’ve finally started. I can’t wait for your next build…. I think I know what it is😁

[@tchiksguitars]

Good luck and have fun with your build ! People have sent me their builds on Instagram, they're amazing and I know yours will be good too

[@johnboutin1922]

Your daughter is absolutely adorable. Mad props on the build beautiful guitar

[@anneangersbach]

I admit, I was looking forward to hearing the riff most of all :D it's a beautiful guitar.

[@tchiksguitars]

Yeah I thought of you guys when I recorded it. " Must - not - disappoint "

[@DrDjones7]

C'est toujours aussi bien que ce soit la vidéo, l'ambiance rendu au montage, l'instrument (magnifique...MAGNIFIQUE !!!) avec en plus une sérénité et un apaisement très méditatif. Encore bravo et encore merci !!!

[@tchiksguitars]

Merci !

[@sapelesteve]

Well done! Having made a few solid body guitars myself, I can appreciate all of the work that you put into your amazing guitars! Love how you constructed that scarf joint! Also, adding that edge binding was a nice touch! Great work & great sounding guitar! Looking forward to your next build... 🎸🎸👍👍

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you sapele Steve :) my next build is part sapele again !

[@rodblomley8517]

Love that your daughter is helping, so touching!

[@AlexDreemurr]

You have given me so much inspiration and motivation to finally start my own guitar! I will be starting on it sometime in the following weeks. Your videos are always so calming, insightful, engaging, and its adorable when your daughter comes to help. Keep up the good work!

[@tchiksguitars]

Thanks ! One day she'll get to old and stop being cute. That's why I also have a son

[@AlexDreemurr]

@@tchiksguitars I hope one day I have a daughter that I can build with!

[@tonisiret5557]

Beautiful video, beautiful family, beautiful guitar. You're succeeding at life!

[@Iamnickteixeira]

U got me in "and it's blue" 😂

[@tchiksguitars]

I'm starting to talk like my daughter that's why :)

[@danlewis7707]

Beautiful work. I love that your little one got to help. She will have a special appreciation for art and many other things that she might later wish to own because of her exposure to how much time and effort it takes to make those things. Maybe she will one day even join you and become a luthier. En tout cas, merci et bonne chance !

[@PedalHaven]

Incredible build! That blue looks so good. Glad to see you went with the Pugilist distortion too. you'll have to let me know what you think!

[@tchiksguitars]

I simply love that distorsion. The blend mode is amazing because it gives me the opportunity to have a saturated sound mixed with a second tone having a more defined sound with a distinct attack. As with every distorsion pedal it has its limitation I guess but I'm very happy with this purchase !

[@juliansuarez3849]

Super cool guitar man!!!

[@tchiksguitars]

Thanks !

[@jentayu3926]

when your wife banned you from buying another guitar

[@mileswatkinson8135]

Stunning finished product. Looks like a lot of work, but we'll worth it. Sounded great as well, you are a true craftsman. Also love that you got your daughter involved. Thank you for sharing!

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you so much :)

[@taylornotswift03]

fantastic as always and I might have to steal that teal and tortoise shell combination. Just wondering if you had any reccomendations as to the body carve on a hollowbody build. In your shelf guitar video I noticed you drilled depth holes on one side and routed the other, was there a specific reason for this or was it just experimentation, in which case, which would you reccomend? Cheers mate, can't wait for that next build!!

[@tchiksguitars]

It's hard to explain because of the way I edited the montage but basically I tried both methods, one on each plate (for the face side at least). For the inner side you just HAVE to drill depth stops :)

[@lewisworkshop]

Beautiful! Love seeing kids in the shop! Tones are amazing!

[@tchiksguitars]

thank you! Warms my heart that you say that, I love the sound on this guitar

[@kurri9847]

Tchiks videos are always good. The videography is amazing, and I love the pure sound of woodworking.

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you !

[@pskemster]

It is truly an honor and a privilege to watch a master at his craft. Thank you Misour

[@riccardocossu9141]

One of the best guitars I've ever seen!! You sir are a great craftsman and dad! Congrats.

[@tchiksguitars]

Thanks !

[@paradiswest4395]

Just love the guitar. Laser etching - way cool. Color is perfect!

[@nilspoodt7683]

Felt a little down today but seeing you and your daughter building this guitar really cheered me up

[@tchiksguitars]

Hope you get better ! Tomorrow is another day

[@christopherguzzi1316]

I love a guitar with a medium to thin neck with a nice volute. Not because it protects against neck breaks, because it doesn't, but because I put my thumb on it while playing open chords and it feels nice. Great video, thanks for filming and sharing. Gorgeous guitar!

[@tchiksguitars]

thank you ! Being a scarf joint the volute wasn't that necessary but I do love volutes so ...

[@timhallas4275]

It must be wonderful to have such a life. Money, tools,, the best materials, and the time to build at such a young age.

[@jacktompkins3145]

I just finished my first guitar build today. Thanks for the help and inspiration.

[@tchiksguitars]

Congrats ! Glad I helped :)

[@_drewplays]

This is my type of guitar body through and through. Not my style normally, but this came out beautiful and anyone would be lucky to have an instrument like this for themselves. outstanding

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you then :)

[@gk6993]

Awesome work, yet again. Also the bits with your daughter's involvement, priceless.

[@RomainWhatever]

Ha ha ha Vacuvin for the win ! Cette guitare est très belle effectivement ! Wow superbe travail encore une fois !!!

[@tchiksguitars]

Merci :)

[@sparrowhawk81]

EVERY TIME I watch one of your videos I see so much cool, simple shit that I'm shocked I didn't think of. I just did my first laminate neck-through glue-up last night and spread the glue around with a plastic scraper, which works fine, but left a bunch dripping over the edges. I see you using a roller and I'm smacking my forehead with my palm! SO SIMPLE!

[@DomAnt64]

Je suis admiratif ! Il y a certes tout l’outillage pour bien faire, mais il y a surtout la touche de l’artiste authentique. Merci à vous pour le partage de ces moments de pure qualité.

[@tchiksguitars]

C'est trop d'honneur :)

[@wardengrn]

Just awesome! Love the daughters help

[@NateBrotzman]

The stain is amazing, that section is my favorite!

[@NyanDog]

I can't understand what they are speak, but his conversation with daughter makes my heart warm. Of course, guitar is so beautiful too!

[@tchiksguitars]

Thanks !

[@danielcolehour6454]

Love this shape. You are a true artist my friend!

[@BSMikkel]

That wine pump vacuum is brilliant. Thanks for sharing!

[@MagicAtticGuitars]

Can't decide what's more beautiful, guitar or video. Congrats man! Amazing job again.

[@tchiksguitars]

Haha aw stop it you :)

[@MagicAtticGuitars]

@@tchiksguitars I mean it bro!

[@jemlick9330]

I think your a brilliant Luther and attention to detail is amazing very impressed mate

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you !

[@326vince]

What a dream it would be to be able to do that. I spent too much time playing. I started as a drummer . Then I had to learn how to play. I could feel the instrument before actually learning how to play. It took over my thoughts for years. But this! ! Amazing. And there’s no doubt of your love for the instrument! thanks. Rock on

[@sachalambinon5170]

Congratulations! A real jewel! Special mention for the colour! Just beautiful!

[@lrodrigu]

Unbelievable talent as always! Blown away every time I watch your latest build video. looking forward to seeing that (I think ; ) ) LP!

[@tchiksguitars]

Thanks! Yes it is ...that :)

[@1001Bull]

Pure art! The uniqueness and ingenuity are astonishing!

[@tchiksguitars]

thank you !

[@ougigaming8710]

Awrsome.your builds are always beauties..great craftsmanship. Love it .

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you !

[@FatalizedGuitar]

Blue is my favourite colour and this sir is absolutely stunning. Marvellous job.

[@tchiksguitars]

Thanks ! 💙

[@rsclosson]

Even though I am not a builder, I LOVE watching your videos! Please keep them coming! And your assistant is delightful!

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you ! keep watching :)

[@wrap-itsolutions2387]

Beautiful work .. That stain is incredible ... good to see the kids getting involved too!!

[@dajbilshe]

Дуже дякую, за таке атмосферне відео! Ваша донька робить це відео ще більш домашнім. Мрію колись купити гітару зроблену вашою любов'ю.

[@nico-i9v]

I get more excited about an upload from you than any other channel!

[@salvoracer3176]

I like your videos very much, they are very relaxing and you can see every passage, you have a great manual and skill, the interaction with your daughter in your passion is wonderful, and in the end, you can play really well, I hope to play like that one day... a hug from Italy! 🇮🇹

[@tchiksguitars]

thank you so much !! I'm very self conscious about my playing so this gives me courage :), hugging back from belgium

[@luukhoogland1431]

Normally I skip a bit through these sorts of videos. But this video made me lose all track of time. It was a pleasure to watch and the end result is just perfect! Subscribed

[@tchiksguitars]

Thanks ! Some people still skip and ask me why there is no trussrod, it seems like a running joke on this channel :)

[@letz_getschwifty9785]

Thanks for such an awesome and inspiring video, guitars looks amazing and sounds the part!

[@keithmartin1067]

Great achievement! Highly-educational. Looks and sounds great! Thanks for sharing!

[@tchiksguitars]

Thanks !

[@1RasBBy1]

Beautiful sound and love the blue

[@jjdillon2007]

That was a brilliant idea to use the dowels to hold together the scarf joint, during glue-up, so it wouldn't slide around when getting clamped. That part gets cut out, anyway, as the build goes on.

[@tchiksguitars]

yes indeed, I had tested it on my ukulele and it worked wonders

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Beautiful! Was a pleasure watching and thank you for sharing.Best Regard and Best Wishes for 2022!

[@tchiksguitars]

Same to you !

[@DDEENY]

I agree about leaving the small carvings on the rear scoop intact. That would make the guitar unique.

[@tchiksguitars]

Yus, should have done that :)

[@thrashislife2654]

My absolute favourite of your builds so far. One of the most stunning finishes ive ever seen i dream of one day building a blue jazz bass for myself and the turqoise binding is definetley going to be part of it.

[@PageBernie]

Quel beau travail !J'admire ta dextérité , la facilité , la technique avec laquelle tu utilise tes outils et la manière que tu travailles le bois .

[@tchiksguitars]

Merci !

[@torchmd]

It’s nice that your daughter lets you on her channel. :) She is clearly the star of the show. Lol. Beautiful work, by the way. Thank you for sharing it. I enjoyed watching.

[@tchiksguitars]

Haha.well said !

[@steveroberts]

Excellent choice of woods. Fabulous finish. Sounds good as well.

[@tchiksguitars]

thank you ! I do love the sound

[@j.m5888]

Fantastic work, and the neat little offset trick with the washers is priceless!

[@tchiksguitars]

Can't say I invented it, but it works pretty damn well :)

[@alharris1508]

This is one beautiful guitar….a piece of art…..WOW

[@tchiksguitars]

Thank you !

[@ff-qf1th]

Beautiful!! sounds gorgeous, looks gorgeous. I especially love the color on that neck, that's a lovely stain.

[@tchiksguitars]

It's a really really cool stain, it had like 5-6 nuances of brown, you should check them out :)

[@maysonnoeth7425]

Mad respect for how many comments you reply to. And beautiful guitar it honestly blows my mind and good idea for doing the wiring I like the little holder you have lol

[@tchiksguitars]

It's easier if I do that every day :) some of my videos have thousands of comments, that's hard to keep up

[@nangalatheone]

Ça fait rêver ! La classe intersidérale ! Bravo !

[@balazstorok9265]

Man, what a BEAUTIFUL guitar!!

[@jujupointcom9671]

Toujours aussi plaisant à regarder et à écouter. Vraiment admiratif du travail, du résultat comme sur les précédentes.

[@tchiksguitars]

Merci !

[@SimonBorg]

This guitar is a thing of beauty! Amazing work

[@activese]

Oh my, a LP. Already eagerly waiting. Take Care.

[@tchiksguitars]

hehe, work in progress !

[@Mazzaropo]

Beautiful, from start to finish!