It is Done! Ep 18 | Building a CYBERPUNK 2077-inspired Custom Guitar

[@zagabog]

In you little test rig try putting a tiny capacitor across the flashing LEDs to snub out the noise. If that works you might be able to make the space to accommodate the small caps and retain the flashing. Alternately you could get a small circuit that uses the output of the pickups to modulate the intensity of the non-flashing LEDs, that would be really nice on stage. Alternately use a small mic. to pick up ambient sound to modulate the LED output.

[@adept256]

Thumbs up for this idea Ben, reactive lights! ... maybe for a future project though. It may be worth consulting a sparky.

[@deanspencer856]

Definitely try this before swapping out the leds. 100nF ceramic caps across each led. If you are pushed for space you could use surface mount caps soldered between the led legs. Fiiddly job but I'm pretty sure it will fix the noise problem.

[@teddeeh]

@@deanspencer856 so i just tried with with some rather noisey rainbow leds i got to see if that did reduce the noise, where as it removed a small amount of the nose, when you add gainstages it dosent really make a difference, to that atall. i was asked to put a rainbow led in a guitar pedal i made, and ended up having to remove it due to the noise issue. im guessing there are specialist LED's for audio circuits with no noise, but its not something i have really looked into as its not really something thats high in demand. i would suggest go with straight LEDs. it will save alot of ballache later on. unless as i said there are speicifc noise reduced leds that you can get hold of.

[@samuelrogers1765]

The issue isn't the circuit the LEDs are connected on. The issue is that the small alternating currents in those pulsing LEDs induce a small electromagnetic field that the pickups respond to.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

I will try it as soon as I can get in the workshop.. um, at least once the requisite caps have arrived! Thanks for the tip. B

[@martonkovacs7584]

I like the droning noise of the LEDs! Slam that noise in a reverb/tremolo pedal and call it the CROWEBAR! :)

[@RickP654]

Them LED's sound like a big sawmill in high production with the blade a sing'un.

[@zack3135]

Tom Morello would have a field day with the LED noise

[@martonkovacs7584]

Zachary Callaway Tom morello.... nah, Trent Reznor for sure :)

[@_frostmartin]

@@zack3135 Tom Morello can probably achieve that sound without the LEDs.

[@chesscoachhouston]

You need a low pass filter across the led power lines, after the resistor for power (put one in line near the battery if required, low value) add a capacitor between the power and ground. the noise is being induced so connecting all of the reflective aluminum to ground as well as placing a shield (again foil) beneath the pickups connected to ground as well will shield the pickups from the induced noise. Electrical Engineer suggestion..' great videos Benn... DEB Luthier

[@johnhickinbotham4596]

I agree Debra, it should be possible to reduce the interference to an acceptable level with a bit of filtering. Also twist any unshielded wires and make sure your earth wires all go back to one place so no earth loops. Don't take the flashing LEDs out, they are the best part of the guitar!!! (apart from the fabulous fretboard)

[@lucemiserlohn]

I'd use two capacitors in the low pass, though; electrolytics tend to get "blind" at higher frequencies, so it's better to have a ceramic cap (say, 22n-100n) parallel to the electrolytic cap (at 47µ-470µ) to take care of that. You also don't need too high a resistor to form the filter, use something like 4 ohms in series with 10µH miniature coil. You can also use this arrangement in both parts of the supply (feeding the guitar electronics supply like this provides you with additional suppression, but you could use a bit of a larger resistor there, like 32 ohms or the like). The LEDs are actually going to suck a lot of current, so the series resistor in the supply to the must be quite low; with the supply for the active electronics for the guitar you can raise that resistance a bit and get a better supply filter there.

[@chesscoachhouston]

It would be a shame to lose the flashing LED's. I agree that twisting all pairs and a common ground (though at such a low frequency and in a non digital application this is not so critical) are important in this case the main goal is to simply eliminate the low frequency noise generated by the LED's that is being induced into the main guitars electronics. Proper shielding and grounding all metallic (reflective foil too) surfaces should suffice to suppress the RF. Since BEN already has an inline resistor just adding a non-polarized ceramic cap (around 100n should do as an offhand guess without finding out the actual frequency and calculating it exactly) after the resistor (on the LED's side) between power and ground should work and keep it simple. There is no need for any polarized capacitor at all since we're trying to eliminate the noise and not stabilize the power level here. Remember the LED's are totally separate from the guitars electronics and should remain so except for a ground point. On a personal note... I LOVE your videos BEN :)

[@VAXHeadroom]

Came to insure this comment had been made. LOVE the flickering LEDs. Worst case: remove the flickering LEDs under the pickup. The proximity to the pickup is probably key since the single flickering LED induced the noise when brought close.

[@AleesaTana]

I was also wondering about using the shielding paint (or foil) around the inside of pickup pockets. Since the centerline LEDs are attached to the plexiglass, couldn't you also shield the exposed/center side of those without interfering with the light diffusion. That flickering effect is so great.

[@elduderino5625]

I like the noise, it sounds a bit like the sound effect used in blade runner... What could be more perfect for a cyber punk guitar?

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Write a song using the UFO sounding sound. Some fog that noise the flashing LEDs. Very cool. The build is awsome and the fret board is absolutely amazing

[@interruptor]

If anything you need to make it louder! Add a clipping circuit (make it a square wave) and swap the switch for a momentary one and turn the thing into an instant noise generator.

[@patjackmanesq]

Seconded. Any chance of a few samples of that sound, Ben? They could make a nice little Crimson Kontakt instrument...

[@robertcraigdaillie6145]

I agree, I love the led sound, another feature to the guitar, reminds me of Trent Reznors work

[@rapscallion52]

It would be awesome if you could ground it out or something, but also have a switch that un-grounds it so you can turn the noise on and off. If nothing else, record that noise and use it for something

[@michaelcurnutt]

The LED sound in background is from the Nuke battery

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Oh hell yes! B

[@bronsoncarder2491]

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars See, it even fits the story of the guitar. You have to leave it now. lmao

[@brocktechnology]

Just what I was thinking, signal artifact from atomic power conversion, everything portable makes that sound, you wouldn't even notice if you hadn't been frozen since 2020.

[@thelampsexpire1]

Nooooo. I love the flashing LED noise, it’s what a nuclear powered guitar should sound like. All those clashing electrons. (Incidentally it sounds exactly like our local buss when it engine breaks at the lights)

[@StuntcatTV]

The interference noise is actually a pretty badass noise, sounds like it was haunted by an electric ghost. And the weathering absolutely did the trick, the look of that thing works perfectly now.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Thank you, I agree on both counts. B

[@FailingForFun]

Some one is stealing this idea right now for a sound effect in their song, that they were unable to achieve otherwise.. i bet..

[@francosguitarlab]

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars a separate power source for the LEDs would clear that noise right up. using the same 9v for both pickups and LEDs is what's causing the noise. Oscillation of the LEDs is bleeding into the power for the pickups introducing the noise. I've done this with a sound reactive LED circuit in an instrument before.

[@MrLinkDay]

It kinda sounds like Jimmy Page is inside playing with the violin bow hahaha

[@squishy312]

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars The noise, sounds like part of a Tool song. Would be great on stage with the lights all off, flip the switch on the guitar, and it's all you see. The noise starts haunting, and an epic song slowly fades in. It's not a flaw, it's a feature. (also, you could add regular LED's alongside the flickering ones for normal operation with a switch that picks between them. Of course it'd be a small silver switch)

[@waynecarter1863]

The noise made it sound more futuristic, I like the flickering lights. It's like the guitar has a pulse. I liked the weathering also cool !

[@sadmemeboi]

This needs to be in the game somewhere. Maybe just as an easter egg or something small.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

I would love that! B

[@emptyMan0]

With the sound effect of those LEDs turned on!

[@DylanGladstoneMusic]

Awesome idea!

[@JeighNeither]

Yeah, that's not how the world works. This vid has 25k views. That game will sell millions & millions of copies. They don't care.

[@sadmemeboi]

@@JeighNeither Thank you for letting me know how the world works. I am no longer an unwoke sheep.

[@blainetrain2299]

I think my favorite moment in any guitar build you have done so far Ben. Is turning on those LED's. I felt it in Canada.

[@Meowsors]

Watched all of your builds. Loved this build. Dude, I was proper crying with laughter (With you - not at you, obvs) at the LED noise.. Classic :) Keep it up, brother!

[@DylanGladstoneMusic]

I laughed at first, then I thought, "that sounds really cool, perfect for a cyberpunk guitar".

[@whatawordsalad]

that noise is actually very cool..

[@GreyJediCode]

I accidentally on purpose install a bee hive in my guitar 😂🤣

[@nevermind2407]

LEDs... We are not laughing at you, We are laughing with you... Cool build!

[@xXKASsNiPeSXx]

I actually really love the way those flashing leds sound, it could be used in like industrial music or doom metal

[@michaelcurnutt]

As a test before adding extra shielding try adding a small value cap across the LED leads on your test rig. If that works for one it should work for all.

[@DavidGuyton]

I don't care what anyone says, the weathering makes the guitar!

[@TheBaller67]

Fully support the aging process! It needed it, might even need more! Very fun series watching this in the Covid times Ben, thanks for the fun

[@GregorKropotkin-qu2hp]

I won't tell you what I think then...

[@maellehen]

I love the work you do on these guitars. I am a French jeweler and I find your techniques and your way of working really fascinating. Well done for your work and keep it up. 👍

[@dozer30]

At 40:22, so that’s where the intro of unsainted was sampled from.🤘🏾🤘🏾🤣🤣😂😂😅😅

[@PastelComGini]

It's a nice drone, if you look at the positive side of it. A very usable sound. Not for a guitar, of course.

[@kronkproductions5570]

I can’t tell you how reassuring it is at the 36ish minute mark to see your hesitation when plugging in for the first time. I feel this every time I tear a bass apart and put it back together and I’m not doing anything near the complexity of your work. Great stuff! Love the channel.

[@markf3812]

Darken down the silver holes thru the body, make the yellow symbol more orangey and blacken the metal plates. Other than that pretty dam smart!

[@meribor]

Yes, the perfectly bright silver looked way out of place to me

[@meribor]

I think blacking/weathering the metal plates would vibe better with the blue paint

[@mikehoward587]

not sure how I feel about the guitar itself but I absolutely love the creativity and 'uniqueness" of this build. Amazing job as usual. A tip of the hat to you good sir.

[@StuntcatTV]

Thank you for that drilling advice, that is highly appreciated!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

My pleasure, I love being able to help in small ways. B

[@coryover9359]

i love that youre willing to take risks and show youre not perfect. youre one of my favorite channels, i love the content

[@coryover9359]

also i think you created a " b-52 bomber phaser pedal effect' lol

[@caloss2]

Rather than relicing, fatiguing a guitar has always sounded better in my mind as you're not making it older you're making look well used.

[@JeighNeither]

Meh. "Relic" has a positive connotation in the English speaking mind, where "fatigue" has a negative. Fatigue means tired, & nobody wants tired. Relic means ancient treasure, & everybody wants that.

[@therealting]

The term distressing is often used.

[@Simrasil_]

@@JeighNeither What I don't like about the term "relic" in that context is that it suggests, like you said, that the instrument is an "ancient treasure" and has a history to it. When all the damage is artificially placed out of the box that's not the case though.. I don't blame people for buying new guitars that are already damaged if they like the aesthetic and in cases like this cyberpunk guitar where it adds to the credibility of the design I'm totally ok with that. But I can see why the term "relic" is disliked in that context.

[@MilesMcNallyLuthierie]

I relate to Ben so much. I way over complicate things as I go. And I have trouble deciding when to stop. There's alot going on on this and I love it!

[@Ruddigore]

Awesome. I hate the idea of taking a brand new guitar and doing a relic job on it, however, this build was never meant to be a new guitar, this is a guitar that has seen life, lots of it... it has been repaired on numerous occasions and often by people that can't even spell luthier let alone have the skills of one. It has survived house fires, chain saws, falls from great heights and the occasional improvised explosive device. This is a guitar that has known hard times but prides itself in the knowledge that it's still the number one choice of its long time owner. This is one freaking gorgeous guitar.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

You have made my day, thank you! You get exactly what I was going for. B

[@nick3551]

In a way that guitar will never be finished, you can always add or subtract to it as it gets older and it will only get better and better. Love it!

[@firewing38]

This build is awesome and it was a ton of fun to watch. I was gonna start saying nice stuff about how good of a guitar builder Ben Crow is... then I watched the last part.... It hurt a little bit, but I understand the reasoning and I STILL LOVE IT AS A BUILD! Personally though I would hate having a guitar that looked dirty all the time.

[@OwenWilkins]

When you replace the twinkly LEDs, how about leaving just one, well away from the pickups, perhaps somewhere down the bottom end to avoid noise induced in the pickup, to conspicuously twinkle, giving the impression of a fault? This would be in keeping with the patched up character as well as satisfying your desire for twinklyness.

[@tolkienfan1972]

The sound is from PWM in the LEDs inductively coupling with the pickups, and it may not matter whether they are active pickups. I mentioned this coupling in one of the first videos. You may be able to get away with grounded shielding between the LEDs and the pickups. I loved the visual effect and the weathering. Beautiful. Be proud

[@oldguyjammin9732]

It’d be fun to have a ‘short’ time lapse of this project like the other one with flowers in the neck. This has been fun :)

[@R.Nashoba]

You're pushing the envelope, and within art.... it establishes/evolves who you are! Keep on burning through the noose brother! 👊🏽

[@idealmethod]

PAINT YOUR METAL PLATES BLACK - THEN WEATHER THEM. will look great. especially the back plates

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Dman fine idea. I will do this for sure! B

[@idealmethod]

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars matt black.

[@MooCow2X2]

Needs more cowbell.

[@jimmerseiber]

I like the way they are now tbh

[@tomasotreasaigh111]

@@jimmerseiber And thats why we cant have nice things Jimmy!

[@carpeinferi]

Another vote for keeping the flickering LEDs, that noise would be perfect for industrial.

[@nurk1000]

You could ask BigClive for advise on the leds

[@mattfleming2287]

That was absolutely epic! Everything about this video is awesome. The noise is amazing except it’s crushing. There must be some kind of quiet, flashing led somewhere. This is, hands down, my favorite build. The guitar is awe inspiring. Just amazing. The weathering is perfect. I think that’s the best sounding guitar you’ve ever made. Love the tone. Thanks for being the mad scientist of luthery.

[@jesselemasters8676]

I absolutely love the sound the leds make.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

me too.. so cool!

[@KCElectrics]

I literally have never laughed so hard when you turned on those LEDs 🤣... not because I wanted it to happen just because I really wasn’t expecting it. Still looks amazing and really enjoyed the series, thanks!

[@tomburdett5199]

Fantastic series. This has been a highlight of lockdown for sure! Very different to the type of guitar I normally play but loved seeing the ideas germinate and evolve over the weeks. Thanks for taking us along with the journey!

[@lewisbeeman]

The crazy angle of the bridge saddles seems like it should be remedied.

[@evansmusic2009]

I was thinking exactly the same....Ultra thick fret board made all the difference to the bridge height!

[@JaimeCerrada]

I really enjoy your videos and there are two reasons: - I love all the stuff you show (I'm a musician and an Eng. Electronics and DIY amateur) - I can still practicing my english by listening to you. (I was living in Milton Keynes for 2 years) So, thank you so much!

[@l8tondillon-gray49]

I have every intention of unsubscribing due to your relic finish and shall get around to it just after my 187th birthday, good day to you sir

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

You rule! B

[@lesliegprice6652]

Which is tomorrow !!!

[@dopebingus]

Ben !!! you need to leave that feedback as an option. Guaranteed someone will make use of that sound. Replace the LED's by all means but the sound that happened was when you plugged in, in ,my opinion, has value. Cyberpunk is modification, and you have made made something that breathed for the first time when you plugged it in!! let it live!!!!!!

[@Jai-zh9qs]

Love this build- cracking result😍 You're def not finished!! Pleeeeaaaase post a final vid to this series once you've figured it out completely 🙏🤞 We really needed to see the final final look and hear it play😃 BTW, I know I shouldn't, but I kinda liked the fact that it screamed a little with the lights on😜😁😎

[@matejgrim]

I'm absolutely happy with how it turned out😁, the relicking job is totally on point aswell...

[@outsidethepyramid]

that blue colour will take some getting used to for me. but still it's looking v good though. EDIT: Oh it looks boss now it's been reliced/ weathered

[@Xubuntu47]

I was surprised how much I liked it. I'm not a fan of relicing, because it's fake. But Ben did such a good job, and it's a science FICTION themed guitar, so fictional aging is fine by me.

[@outsidethepyramid]

@@Xubuntu47 Exactly. But the only thing I don't like about relicing is the exuberant prices from the top manufacturers.

[@lastweekslightning]

I am one that absolutely hates relic guitars, but something like this it makes perfect sense. Looks great to me!

[@SD_Marc]

The weathering pulled it all together. Sorry about the LEDs. I think the knobs could be mismatched, for a "scavenged" feel, but well done.

[@richie_design]

Thanks Ben.. I’ve been hoping it was going to go in this direction for weeks.

[@timothycormier3494]

Oh yeah that’s cool Ben!! The led’s doing that flicker thing looks like a fire inside. Very cool!! I have visions of doing my guitar solo and then in the middle of the sweep arpeggios and tapping. Flip on the fire switch. Oooooh he’s on fire now!!😂😂😂 All it needs now is a little smoke machine in it...... well the Erie sound effects from hell aren’t totally horrible. I didn’t even think about the electrical buzz until you mentioned it. Don’t change it! It’s a specialty guitar. For one special song. With an Erie undercurrent

[@francosguitarlab]

I've done all the above. smoke + sound reactive LEDs

[@andrewharper1609]

There was a guitar that could be linked up to the band's smoke machine that was shown in Guitarist a while back. The song it was used on? Smoke on the Water of course!

[@titusjohnvarghese4262]

Hi, this is Titus from India. The guitar looks too awesome the color, the LEDs ,the stains... You really worked hard for it, great job. Although I'm not guitar player as such but I have been following your channel from 1-2 years. Love your works, efforts you put in....

[@kiethyrich]

that fretboard is gorgeous.

[@bronsoncarder2491]

It really is, isn't it? Ben has just created a new fretboard style. What'cha gonna call it Ben? The Fretkenstien? lol

[@RoamGaming]

i will miss watching this project every weekend.

[@azbababooey]

The LED hum is friggin awesome!

[@ciddax754]

I'm normally not a friend of artifical aging, but for this guitar it's so fitting. The thing looks like it is a prob for any of the Fallout games or Mad Max films.

[@Simrasil_]

The longer I look at it the more I love the pieced together fretboard. Really cool build, finished result looks awesome even though it's a shame about the LEDs ^^ Keep up the great work Ben!

[@QualifiedSoundStudios]

So good. I wasn’t convinced until I saw the results. Very nice!

[@motaman8074]

The turnbuckles look fantastic. The blue, not so much.

[@appleboi79]

IMHO I would've used 2 separate circuits for pickups and lights. You've got the space for 2 battery packs. I had to put Fishmans in a Ernie Ball JP before once, and I had to jury rig it on the Piezo jack/preamp. That guitar kills batteries, and presents issues more than anything else I've ever worked on. Love you videos, and your're a huge inspiration to me as an aspiring luthier!

[@JochenThe1]

I love Ben and his craftsmanship, but I am disappointed in the Result, because a Cyberpunk 2077 guitar should have a more digital approach in the features. Come one e.g. an OLED spectrumscope, a lithium rechargable battery, a wireless system, .... Easy features for 2020..... e.g. LEDs were build in Warwick basses 2 decades ago...

[@Sasasala386]

Damn... couldn't be more right.

[@marcmcbride1212]

Awesome ideas. Can't wait to see them on your channel as they're such easy features for 2020. When shall I check in to see your progress?

[@JochenThe1]

@@marcmcbride1212 you can buy pre-assembled PCBs for all these easy features.... In Cyberpunk you would do probably the same if you are not fit in electronics engineering.... Greetings from an German Engineer 😉 I did much more complicated things in my work... 😀

[@mcniac]

Ben, you could try replacing the spacers behind the aliminium plate on the headstock with acrylic, so that the led will shine through it and show the silouette of the plate and logo

[@rctraining3782]

Masterpiece theatre....I wouldn’t be so bold or brave ....but definitely worth it

[@CrippyInvestor]

I just love how much fun you had at the end messing with the guitar. "weathering". Awesome guitar! I love the look of it.

[@ctrent9742]

I think you should have a second, non-flickering set of LED's. Player can switch from flickering to non-flickering.

[@XanBos]

The flickering LEDs are fine! I didn't see an issue with them. I DID however enjoy the changing of the LED colors at the star of the project. The logo didn't "pop" like I thought it should. Slightly disappointed there. The destressing of the whole guitar... Well, how could you not be any happier!?! It fits the theme, and I think anyone would be proud to want to play this guitar!

[@GunnarCreutz]

Oh, I love it! The flickering LEDs and the interference noise are just great! Keep them! They are just the signs of the core meltdown of the nuclear battery!

[@Mondayman622]

Dude I built a light up Tele a few months ago and ran into the same problem! So I put it on the back burner for a while because of frustration. I didn’t know how to fix the issue but now I see in your comments how to fix the issue. 👍🏻. By the way your guitar looks amazing

[@gtartufo]

Ok gotta give credit where credit is due. I think you nailed it on this build. Nice job indeed.

[@JordonBeal]

Gotta love the This Old Tony reference.

[@lauriesmith9153]

So you've given the head stock that Phantom of the Opera look! ...Interesting... !!! love it !

[@esa062]

Oh, the leds do it by cutting current fast. You can make leds blink without producing audio frequency radio noise with good ol' capacitors, resistors and transistors. I like the look of this guitar art project.

[@rosalindacaseley6996]

Superb weathering! So glad you did not leave it as a "nice" blue!!!

[@leetattoo1976]

Jennifer Batten would totally love this guitar.

[@tonisiret5557]

Ben, it's a bloody masterpiece. Please drag it around the garden, & put it in with the chicken's, & shoot it to ensure "relic-ing with willful intent". I'd like to see the rest of the headstock blue, but that's my preference.

[@rvaguitars]

You should leave a few blinking LEDs in there on a separate circuit that you can turn on to get that swirly sound if you choose

[@woodyh4650]

LED’s add a little TIE Fighter sound. Works for me!

[@michaelfrancis1]

Greetings from Texas. Do we get a certificate of completion for watching all 18 episodes? Hahh hah. My housemate is sure you can squeeze out another episode or two (with more changes) BUT, has left the building. Quitter 😉 Many-thanks, for sharing your expertise, and funky chicken view; break time. 🐔 Cheers to peace and guitars! Michael Francis

[@lowrising8130]

Loved it Ben. Sounds horrible to say but I love it when things go pear shaped. Watching you work around, fix and adapt us inspiring!

[@jackycoudray6029]

I'm not a fan of relic guitar but this build need it and you crush it! Honestly I think the sound of the LEDs is spot on, it remind me of some SyFy films with levitating cars, bikes, etc... Maybe you can go for it, "build-in" effect!

[@dyingslowly666]

I FN loved the way you weathered the guitar it was a perfect cyberpunk look

[@HardRockWorkshop]

Fantastic job sir as ever - before removing the flickering LED’s I’d seek out an electronics expert and see if the effect can be filtered or noise cancelled. Would be even cooler to have that as an on / off function !!

[@AndrewFriedberg]

Head stock design is very robocop, cool idea

[@iplaybass1641]

Ben Crowe - the Bob Ross of Luthiers - he never makes mistakes he just has happy accidents.

[@aarons_guitars]

The sound from the LED is cool, wish there was a way to put a knob to turn it up or down

[@aarons_guitars]

I was thinking of a potentiometer that opens and closes some kind of shielding that can attenuate that sound and give u a little or a lot of it

[@andyt6191]

Ben i LOVE IT! In the 70s when i was a kid some people had fires with fake log or coal electric fires they had a plastic coal or log display sheet of clear plastic that was painted on the top and light was projected onto a screen at the back by a couple of colored light bulbs that gave the light, the illusion of flickerin was via a couple of windmill type fans the light bounced off the blades as they turned very slowly and were spaced far apart! Look into that? ? You may be able to get the desired flickering effect??

[@tiborvelcek5595]

That was the best video ever i love the fact that you burned it and the squealing of the LEDs was fantastic but why is your saddles up so high but this is inspiration lovely job Ben

[@SinkToTheBeat89]

Keep the noise, paint/stain it black, and you have the ultimate cyberpunk doom metal guitar.

[@monstermasher666]

i didnt think about weathering and was honestly confused where this was going, but its turned out nice

[@alanarnold7889]

This one was really interesting also...I could see it in Ben's face when the flashing LED's were buzzing like mad he wanted to say, "fiddle-sticks", in a very polite demure kind of way and move on LOL AAAHAHAHAHAAAHAHHHHAAAAAA poor bugger, I probably would have smashed it just for catharsis then started again but I'm attempting to restrain myself from such drastic actions these days LMAO! I know that exact feeling! Well done though. I still love the slotted, blackened, metal-ringed, beast for the 2020 guitar build-off.

[@NowILayTheeDownMFH]

Totally hooked from the first video. Loved the serie and hoping the TGGBO project!!

[@bigkevonbass]

Ben, go to Halfrauds and get one of them thingamijigs you put in the power line for your stereo to stop the alternator noise.

[@jamesg7811]

I don't generally like "relic'" guitars. However given the concept of this I think it is entirely necessary. It simply did not work looking pristine. I enjoyed the journey and think it is a fantastic finished guitar!

[@Kevin-nr9lj]

Looks so good after the weathering

[@chriscutress306]

We're watching you because you are one of the most entertaining of the KZbin channels. And I laugh when you make a mistake and fix it in the mix.

[@barryfitzgerald768]

Hiya Ben....IMPORTANT.... LIPO cell batteries of the kind you have like to be keep in a storage charge state if left for a long time. ⚠️ They can swell and explode if they are left discharged and can become unstable over a period of time!!! But otherwise love ya videos and talent that you show

[@electricmeatpuppet]

Make the LEDs a momentary push button so the guitar player has an on-board synth effect >.

[@PastelComGini]

If he could make it fade in and out, it would be great.

[@DTGuitarTech]

This is a brilliant idea. Do this @Crimsonguitars

[@frankiechan9651]

Weathering is a key part of the design concept for this guitar - and it would not be a real Ben Crowe guitar without the fire either :) I'd prefer the lose the Fishmans and keep the flashing LED's. Just get a set of covered passive pickups and weather those.

[@bigrickRC1144]

For your LED bleed problem. Why not use the faraday cage trick around the active electronics. Should block most anything.

[@supersmak76]

It's awesome man!! Adam Savage would be proud!!!