Indian Rosewood... Great option for an electric guitar top? | Build Ep.2

[@SweetTGuitars]

Brother, your videos are so great. You seem so comfortable on camera and that's nice to see. I know you have stated that you didn't feel that way in the beginning. I love your videos and your guitars are just beautiful. Thank you so much for the shout out! ✌️ & 💕 My friend.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Todd, it was a pleasure my friend. I’m glad it seems like I’m comfortable! 🤣

[@borgonianevolution]

Just wow.... I am on the fence with the finish.. The lighter woods to me seem to call out for a matte finish. That Rosewood how ever (even next to the Olive neck) SCREAMS to be the star of the show and wants to shine like there is no tomorrow. Its almost like it needs to be under glass its such a precious piece of wood. I got to say between You, Brett and Todd I feel insignificant as a builder so far. I think all three of you are on par with some of Bens best work and in some cases better even in various parts of your builds.

[@bhartissimo]

The way that Giocomo builds and presents, he really should have at least several thousand subscribers.

[@borgonianevolution]

@@bhartissimo Same with Todd and Brett. They have the on screen personality that draws people in. I on the other hand.. not so much haha

[@TornelliGuitars]

Bill you’re a really kind guy, thanks 🙏. I think you’re right and that’s probably the way I’ll go with the finish… melamine shined up like glass!😀 I agree that Todd and Brett do fantastic work, I love those guys and all I’ll say is watch this space 😉. However you’re doing yourself a disservice brother, we all have workshops decked out with everything we need and you get beautiful results in your apartment, there’s more dedication there I’d say!👍

[@luthiferbuilds]

That guitar is awesome i love it! loved how stoked you were when you put it in playing position, the true joy of this craft! excelent video brother!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Haha yeah! I love that feeling when you first try out a new design and love the way it feels and sits, I know you get that too! Thank you for the kind comment brother 👍

[@realitystudioscustomshop]

I do enjoy your presentation style of talking whilst working. You're obviously very knowledgeable and the love of what you do comes across very clearly. this is going to be another beautifully put together guitar, can't wait to see it

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks that’s really valuable feedback, I appreciate it 👍

[@geoff9057]

That must be the most beautiful guitar I have seen! You have great taste and amazing technique. Keep the videos coming!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment!👍

[@1734gator]

I made a Telecaster out of a solid chunk of Indian Rosewood. It’s heavy, but it’s not a dealbreaker, by any means. Very pretty wood, but I had a very nasty reaction to the sawdust, so make sure you wear a mask. Beautiful work, as always!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment Gus, I’m always conscious about wearing a mask but I’m sure I forget as often as everyone else!🤣

[@ChrisFranklyn]

That's a going to be a real showpiece to go on the stand when you attend shows! The streaky bacon wood on my GGBO top is shisham, sometimes called Indian Rosewood. If it's anything like the normal rosewood I can attest to the weight because I reclaimed it from a friend's TV cabinet that nearly broke my back getting it from the car to the house!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Chris, this will be one of my show guitars so I’m really happy with how the Rosewood looks. I think I’ll stick with fairly thin tops to keep weight down! 👍

[@fatpotanga]

Wonderful. The top does indeed look stunning. The first thing I thought of when you held it up at the end was those beautiful, rich desert pictures of striated and wind eroded rock. There’s such lovely, flowing movement in the outer edges. I agree with you that matt does indeed look pretty cool. Again, I really like how your videos are evolving and think the ‘chat as you do’ is a winner. Whether you think so or not, you make the whole thing seem effortless 🙂

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Jamie, I agree!.. that’s exactly the colour palette this wood has, I’m thinking the melamine will accentuate it the most because it’s not going to tint the wood at all, but I’m so glad I went with this wood now, I was worried there for a while 😀. Thanks also for your kind words on the new presentation style, I’m still trying to find my way but I get a bit closer with each video so I’ll keep trying to improve!👍

[@bhartissimo]

Oh wow, that looks absolutely gorgeous! Very good choice to go with the rosewood top.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Bart, I was a little worried about whether Id like it because It’s the first rosewood top I’ve installed but I’m super happy with it!👍

[@billsguitargarage]

That is going to look amazing with the Olive neck!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Bill, I really appreciate it!👍

[@jurgenzoller4407]

Great video style Gio. It's so easy to watch and listen too. Informative too. That top looks beautiful with the contrasting binding.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Jurgen, I really appreciate the feedback buddy!👍

[@ChrisLJackson]

That is coming along beautifully. 👍🏼 You’ve made a great choice in the wood you’ve used. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment Chris, I really appreciate it!👍

[@harugrin]

Wow, that's IS beautiful. Really nice choice, I loved the top and the olive wood neck, they match perfectly. I usually favor matte finishes, but I can see that a gloss body / matte neck can be a great option for you here. Or vice versa, the contrast may be the answer. Sweet T is one of my favorite channels as well. Never miss a episode and some of the tips from Todd have made my life really easy. Peace and long life! 🖖

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a kind comment Daniel, I really appreciate it. I think you may be right on the gloss body, matt neck, that’s likely to be the way I go. And I agree Todd has a great channel and is an awesome human being ✌️

[@AlexisGuitars]

Really enjoyed this video and the guitar is beautiful. Love the double binding

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Buddy, I really appreciate it!👍

[@LisaHarsh]

That is so beautiful and love how you explain about the wood.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thankyou Lisa, I really appreciate the kind comment!👍

[@abujog]

Nice bro! Body shape

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks, I appreciate it!👍

[@sanjayvenkatrao]

I have a few rosewood planks. I need your guidance to make a solid body electric guitar

[@robertr4193]

The guitar is looking really nice but one thing I think I would have done was at least chamber the body. would not need to make any sound holes but it would have made the guitar lighter weight and it might have resonated better. All that not withstanding it's your build and you are building it the way you want so that fine. I am sure it will turn out looking and most likely sounding very nice as it is.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Robert I appreciate the comment. I’m going to chamber the next one I think. The guitar is certainly not heavy but it would be cool to make one really light.

[@borgonianevolution]

I know this is a debate beat to death about wood on electric guitars and I wont say a word but I will point you to a video that may be of interest. The Channel is Jim Lill and the video is Tested: where does tone come from. I was on the fence with my thinking as well but that sealed the deal.

[@TornelliGuitars]

@@borgonianevolution thanks Bill, I’ll check it out. I’ve got my own thoughts on this too but I wasn’t going to share those!🤣There’s no way to come out of a tonewood discussion intact on YT 😀

[@seanbarker4610]

I was offered a Fender Japan Rosewood Telecaster many years ago, but like a fool I didn't buy it!

[@TornelliGuitars]

I’ve seen those, and I love them. I’ll bet we’ve all passed up on a guitar and lived to regret it!

[@seanbarker4610]

@@TornelliGuitars I am left handed, so it was also left handed! Rare as hens teeth I suspect!