Les Paul Junior Style Guitar Scratch build Part 4

[@warrenelder2187]

Along with Dan Erlewine and My Dad (a 40yr Carpenter) you sir are my new hero!!!! I LOVE this series!!!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

My Dad is my hero. This year he’s on that slope though. I’m happy to be your hero. Dan is a legend and I am honoured to be mentioned with him. But dad’s rule. I miss my dad. He’s still with us but his light is fading. C

[@brubecktime]

Hi Chris, Such a joy to watch your videos. I am building my first partscaster (Tele) and your series cleared up so many things. The explanations, philosophy and your humour are great to me. You are also extremely generous while sharing your knowledge and referencing as well all the tooling/vendors you use. You also speak metric, which is a great plus for me and the way my head works :) Keep up the amazing work, I can only imagine the amount of work this type of series demand. Being a total KZbin nutcase, I can almost assure you will soon have the recognition, subscribers and support your channel deserves. Greetings from Amsterdam! Sebastian

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Wow. Praise indeed Sebastian. The way you write gives me inspiration. I’m working on part 5 now and it does take a while to make a show like this. I’m on my 5th day editing and it is a lot to do. I now use up to three cameras and shoot in 4K so it’s BIG. It’s wonderful when someone writes who obviously ‘gets it’ I’m not the best guitar maker but I am trying to be a good communicator. Thanks again and keep building. C

[@CMRWoodworks]

The memory card story was funny 😄. I do the same thing, but with camera batteries. The guitar is looking great!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

I think it’s important to be authentic. Getting older, by necessity, involves accepting tat you are no longer getting better at anything apart from accepting you are getting older, so we might as well have a laugh about it. Thanks for being part of my story and allowing me to be part of yours. C

[@duster413]

The scariest part of building a guitar- If you go too far there's no road home. Another excellent video, Well done!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

True Bill. There’s not really a way back from going too far. I live in fear of the truss rod appearing. It that happens I think I would have to accept that the neck was toast. Thanks for you encouragement sir. C

[@JBradleyatyahoo]

Manuel Torres used his fingers to "measure" wood thicknesses. He literally used this method to determine the thickness of the soundboard. I imagine that's called muscle memory. Great videos! Thank you from America!!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

At college we used thickness guages to measure the thickness of soundboards, ribs and backs. But after a while, you can sort of feel it and eyeball it to a large extent. Our hands and fingers are remarkable and they can be trusted once we get a feel for something. Touching is a huge part of any craft. Our hands and brains make us unique amongst beasts.

[@redkingeye]

Hi Chris, recently discovered your excellent channel. I can't help but wonder how hard it must be to drag yourself away from your workshop every day! Your obvious enjoyment in the work comes across very well and you're a pleasure to watch and learn from.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Gosh, thank you for your kind words. It really is a joy making guitars. Some days I don’t feel like it. Some days it doesn’t work for me. We all struggle with something and I am no exception. Sometimes the workshop is too cold or too hot or I’m stressed or tired from something or other. But. I can tell you there are days when I don’t want to stop. When I realise that it has gotten dark or I feel dizzy because I forgot to eat. Those really are the good days. C

[@ranman58635]

Started in the middle, going back, lol. If one doesn't start at the beginning, one feels bored and lost. 😅 have a bnice day. Your tips are great once again.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks very much I hope you enjoy the series. C

[@petlover155]

I don't know who made a fuss about your 'special spreader' ....finger, but they obviously have no sense of humor :) I laugh every time. As you said, it never gets old. I also agree with the actual methodology behind it. In all seriousness, I absolutely love your channel. You have such an easy manner and are a genuine joy to watch and learn from. Thank you for sharing your time, energy and knowledge.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks so much for your kind words. Yes the stick I get for using my finger is really odd. But I’m sticking with it. Have fun and thanks again. C

[@travistalkington9297]

I remember carving my first neck. Took me a whole week because I’d get to a point and get scared to mess up so I’d put it back on the shelf and come back to it the next day

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

We all start that way pretty much. Well done for jumping in. It’s a rush. C

[@bobibalakchiev6219]

Nice one Chris. I look forward to every new upload. You're a tremendous builder and filmmaker. Thank you for the education and entertainment!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks Bobi. It’s a pleasure sharing it with you. More to come in this build. C

[@EbonyPope]

Excellent work as always Mr. Reynolds.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks very much. I hope I can keep it going. C

[@stevea5388]

I am absolutely loving this build. Love the way you describe the “how to” parts. Makes it sound easy!!! Philosophy corner is a great time out. Thanks Chris. I have now subscribed.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks Steve. I’m all about simple. I’m not into inlays and unnecessary binding. I like nice wood, carving and feel. A guitar lives in our hands and that’s where we form things. Our hands know how a good neck feels so we just let them tell us what to do. Philosophy corner is where I quietly vent. It’s my therapy and where I let people get to know me as a person. I’m normal, I’m real, I’m an actual person not a faultless KZbin mannequin that edits out all my errors and even the intake of breath. I lifetime in television as an editor has taught me to just be honest and be yourself. Thanks for seeing that Steve. C

[@stevea5388]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking I am now binging the channel!!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

@@stevea5388 I hope you enjoy it.

[@juliomorel5516]

That was really nice and helpful as always Chris! And yes, fingers are always handy😅

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Some bloke called Travis Lee I think, posted here and it kinda shook me. I really need to develop a thick skin and brush that sort of nonsense off.

[@EbonyPope]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Mate everybody and his grandmother knows that even the best luthiers trust their fingers. In the end it's just important to have enough glue that's well distributed. Probably a kid that wanted to get under your skin. And he succeeded. Don't pay attention to idiots that aren't even trying to make a convincing argument. His reaction didn't even include a reason on which he would elaborate on. Just a kid that thinks you need a special tool for everything. Poor guy. Probably one of those who bought the infamous CD carver to make audio CDs sound more transparent (I'm not kidding, it existed look it up).

[@andrewmundenandcadfellmast4624]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking mate, I was thinking "anti finger boy" must be a total knob...or a troll...

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

@@andrewmundenandcadfellmast4624 it was in some very strange nerdy woodworking video. Utter twaddle.

[@garthboyd3095]

I really enjoyed this episode, fascinating to see the neck being carved out. That is already looking like a beautiful guitar. Talking of glueing, at some point I would love to see you attach the wings on a firebird ! But that's for another day looking forward to the next episode.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Hi again Garth. I was so conflicted abiout showing so much of the carving, but it seems that most people enjoyed seeing it take shape in detail. I have never stuck the wings on a firebird but I imagine its not must different to glueing up a body.

[@randallsmith7885]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking It was definitely my favorite - even the points in time where the neck seemed to resist the tools and you chnaged spoke shave tools and changed cut directions trying to get the neck to submit to shaping. And you made a comment that described the situation beautiifully: "this wood feels, how would I put it... complicated". Wood working is an allegory of life.

[@eairefati]

13:00 certainly somebody who's never really built nothing. I'm just found your channel and I'm really in love by your work, your passion for build something 'real', made by your own hands and feelings.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Very occasionally I get a negative comment. I take it very personally. Just yesterday I got a message berating me for not including links to hardware and parts. I think that’s pointless because they won’t be valid in a year or so and are going to be Uk sources predominately. But he upset me by being insulting with it. You can’t please everyone and so far it’s been extraordinary. A passion is what this is. I build guitars to play and because the craft is fulfilling. I don’t sell them. My guitars tell the story of my ideas and my progress. That said I’m now the owner of so many guitars we may have to move out to make room for new builds. A small sacrifice

[@eairefati]

​@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking I totally agree! We're living at an age of laziness. People wants "the food in their mouths" nowadays. What I can wish to you is healthy to the body and peace to the mind to keep the good work and enjoy it well. And, by the way, cheers to the new place, then! 🍻

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

@@eairefati Thanks my friend and thanks for your insight. C

[@randallsmith7885]

Oh, and I too was a little annoyed by the finger joke, because I like to spread glue on both surfaces of panel joinery using a steel putty knife to 'key' the blue into the surface of the wood. But I recognise that there are multiple valid ways to do almost anything in wood working. And the finger joke is a part of the presentation that I look forward to! "Here it comes". ;-)

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

I don’t write anything down. I just roll the cameras. The finger gag just happened on the first series and it just keeps rolling. Philosophy corner came about because someone criticised me for not always sanding with the grain. I’m guessing more stuff will happen as things develop. I really hope so.

[@randallsmith7885]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking This is consistent with a natural and spontaneous style of presenting. You are gifted at connecting and communicating. And I like both ‘the finger’ and philosophy corner.

[@randallsmith7885]

Thanks so much for your videos! Really love philosphy corner as a general wood worker who has never built a guitar! I have repurposed a few old tables and I agree - the wood is stable! And you have to work around the artifacts from the materials' previous use. I counted 125 fasteners from an old drop leaf table! Thanks for all that you do and best wishes for a great 2023!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Cheers Randall. I hope you build something wonderful. Keep me posted. C

[@gmikebrittain]

Maybe the person that left the comment about using your finger thought that titebond is toxic...I don't know...but I've built a lot of acoustic guitars over the years and I have enjoyed watching this series a lot.!!...as luthiers we always learn from each other...Thanks for making this series. I appreciate your efforts...(and I always use my finger...lol)

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Fingers rule Mike. I’ve made a few acoustic guitars in my time and it’s a wonderful process. If you can make a decent acoustic you have the skills to make any guitar you can conceive. I’m so glad I studied acoustic guitar making, I can think of no better grounding in guitar making.

[@rayzberg]

Another great episode Chris. Enjoyed the full neck carving process. You demonstrated that it's actually doable work and not really magic or rocket science. Definitely inspiring. Who knows, maybe one day I'll venture building my own guitar

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

I am so glad you got that from it. It isn't that big a deal and once you have done one you move up a whole level. Your hands are veryu familiar with what a neck should be and so you really need to let them be your guide. templates and plans are not as helpful as you might think. Initially it's a good idea to have a guitar or neck to hand to touch and keep you on track

[@scottwilliams1902]

Great episode. Loving it. Though I think you are actually supposed to spread glue with your elbow.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

That’s a good tip. I’m definitely going to try that. Ha haaaa. C

[@gedbogjid2218]

I'm enjoying this build! And the finger is fine.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

I just realised that part 7 does not contain the finger gag!! Calamity!!!

[@chrisr8618]

Seeing the neck take shape was very satisfying. Another great episode. From, Chris R

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Hi Chris R, I agonised over how much to show of the process and decided to keep a lot of it in because I haven't seen it done fully elsewhere. I am glad you enjoyed it. I thought it might have gone on a bit, but I couldn't just gloss over the most important skill in guitar making. Chris R x

[@jasoncherriman7518]

Brilliant!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thank you!!!

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

I've got a Gear4Music 5 string bass that I'm "eventually" going to convert into an 8 string. The neck on it is a horrendous bassball bat shape (it is gigantic - even Jeff Beck would have refused to play a neck that thick). Love the tip on going down to 22mm - I'll use this method when it comes to reshaping it!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Best to have a target and something to refer too. Preferably a neck that you like target those dimensions. C

[@allychalmers4758]

Did you ever imagine that you would be known as Chris "The Finger" Reynolds when you started this journey......on second thoughts, don't answer that 😏😏😏😏. Excellent channel btw....I get the feeling that it is just going to grow and grow 👍👍👍👍

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks so much for your kind comments. I’m just so happy my parents didn’t call me Freddie. I’m working on the next episode now so expect it in about a week. I’m off to workshop in a moment to plough on. All the best. Finger.

[@mickcarr2744]

Looking good Chris. My favourite part of the build is carving the neck.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Yup, me too. It’s where much of the craft lives. C thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. C

[@timwood6115]

These videos are interesting even if I never build the same type of guitar that's in the videos. The techniques demonstrated can be applied to other projects. You have a great way of explaining things, and I sometimes can even pick up on the dry British humor!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

I love you Tim. You completely get me and my videos. Yes the techniques are universal and widely applicable. And yes my stuff is shot through with British irony,sarcasm and sardony. It’s just the way I am. I firmly believe that anyone can do this with these basics.

[@M5guitar1]

I use my fingers all the time when building scale radio control WWI biplane models from scratch. Recently I somehow sliced both my index finger and thumb with an exacto blade. That put an end to my finger spreading for a while.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

I’m sorry to hear that mate. I try to keep contamination like scalpel blades out of my glue for this very reason. Likewise with grenades, axes and small outbuildings. Such contaminants are not only dangerous, they can also ruin the joint and therefore the final build. When I use my finger I find I can detect these foreign bodies and avoid the problem entirely. Thanks for your support. C

[@LinCampell73]

Great video Chris! I was working in a copy of DCJr with wrong neck joint angle and 1cm excess wood, bridge need to be as tall as can be! After see your last video, i figured it’s the same joint as you made and really easy to fix! Thank you so much Chris!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

You’re welcome Lin. I simply can’t understand the Gibson tenon joint and the DC Jr is the worst of everything neck joint. The neck angle is import so that you hit the bridge at the right string height but let’s not forget that we have some adjustment leeway here. I hope you build is a success C

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

12:15 does Mrs R ever say "can you stop playing with your wood" when you're wandering around the house with your necks? :)

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Double entendre king reds again. No she usually says can you get this stuff out of the kitchen please. I mumble and shuffle stuff back to the workshop. She’s tough. C

[@markcotton7081]

Just recently discovered your channel. Thanks so much for your very detailed explanations and videoing each step in detail. Can’t wait to start a build of my own.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks Mark. Check out my other builds. Lots to see. Take care. C

[@garyp5522]

I have been watching this whole series. I watched the Telecaster series also. In this series I would have to say part 4 was great. It really held my attention. I loved the way you shaped the neck and I think it turned out perfect. I like the way you put the Little hump That I can not recall the name of near the headstock. I have no problem with your special glue spreader. Your shop is a bit of a distance from your house. It looks a lot farther than the 50 feet I have to walk. Looking forward to part 5 Thanks

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks for watching Gary. It seems the carving went down well with most people. I was worried it was too much to be interesting. The volute is a thing for some makers. My teacher did them and now so do I. It's a bit of craft and it adds style and strength to what is a flimsy part of the neck. The garden is a joy in summer but I get soaked by plants in autumn. All the best C

[@EbonyPope]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Yeah better a good volute than having to deal with the problems Gibson owners have to face everytime their guitar accidentally hits the floor. Your special glue spreader is fine. Most luthiers of a certain level and especially those who make high end instruments trust their fingers a lot. Don't pay too much attention to what people say on the internet. A lot of kids that think using anything else than a special expensive tool absolutely MUST yield worse results. Let these idiots be ignorant. Keep it coming. Can't wait for your next video.

[@munno2451]

Nice vid Chris

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks so much for watching Munno. I try to make them well and I try to keep them light. It is a lot of work but... well I'ts not as if I am busy doing anything else. Thanks for your support

[@davidriel7805]

Keep up the good work Chris. We can’t control what others will say about us so don’t let it get to you! Just give him the finger and move along!! Doing amazing work. Also quick question : the neck angle at the body, is the angle factored into the body or the neck !?

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

I got some guy in Australia asking me to call all my dimensions in metric and imperial. Australia is metric. I mean seriously? It’s me on my own in my workshop and wants me to convert the only dimension in the show for him. 99.9 percent of all comments are staggeringly nice and then…. ? As you say , move along. Anyway David I set the neck angle at 1.5 degrees and angled the neck template on the body in Ep 3 so the bottom of the neck is flat but the slot base is angled. Good to hear from you again C

[@davidriel7805]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking thank you Chris !

[@TheBrianRaglandChannel]

Wow I love this video and I love your personality man.😆

[@TheBrianRaglandChannel]

I got a big old band saw that I use frequently and wow that kind of gave me a little bit of the goosebumps so those things scare me.😅

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks so much Brian, I do this because I love it and I love making the vids, C

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

All power tools scare me. I guess I am better than I was but having a body thrown across the room did table routers for me.

[@EbonyPope]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking That's why I use a plunge router. Much more manageable and still much more precise than doing it by hand.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Yes I prefer a hand router

[@agonyoblivion]

Maybe get a hand model for glueups? love the look of this build so far and really excited for you to attach the neck. Never thought I would say that to anyone. What’s the next one going to be?

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Are you saying my hands are a bit of a state? How very dare you…. Next step for the neck is going to be fretting and peg holes. The body is heavy. I’m considering reducing its depth and that may be a big job. Then I can round over the body edges and then glue the neck. As for the next project? I don’t know. When I make telecasters the world holds its breath. When I make something a bit more off the wall the world doesn’t care. It’s a sad fact that luthiers end up making copies of factory instruments when they should be making niche innovative instruments of their own design. Anyway, I’m off for a manicure and a cry. C

[@EbonyPope]

When is part 5 coming??? I'm waiting here anxiously. I'm suffering from Long Covid and guitar building and repair videos like yours keep me sane.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Working on it now. It’s 30 mins long and I should have it finished tomorrow. So sorry to hear you are suffering from long Covid. One of the delay factors was me getting it again in France last month. I only seem to get it in France. This time it wasn’t so bad. I had my fourth shot three weeks before I got it again. Without the jab it would have been very bad I think.

[@EbonyPope]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking I wasn't vaccinated because I couldn't after a Myocarditis. Then caught Covid. Fever and most symptoms were gone after only one or two days but I still feel incredibly weak 4 weeks afterwards. Still can't get up for more than 5 minutes. I wanted to finish my project guitar too but can't in this situation... So I'm really looking forward to watch your next video. You're doing great work.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Take it easy and let me do the heavy lifting for a bit. Get well Ebony Pope. C

[@EbonyPope]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Thanks a lot. Wish you all the best too.

[@EbonyPope]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Thanks a lot. Wish you all the best too.

[@mariobernier4606]

Hi there - awesome episode again. You sure go much faster at shaping the neck than I thought you would. That back veneer seems like a lot of work IF you end up painting it. How well was the volute curve glued ?

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

I'm quite an impatient builder. I want to get on and sometimes that costs me dearly, I should slow down but I get into a groove and quite excited about the build. I want it done. The back veneer was necessary I think IF I don't spray a solid colour. I guess I am telling you that I have an idea that I will do a bit of sunburst style sprying but try to not hide all the woodwork. There, it's said. C

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

The back veneer glue up just fine thanks. It needs a bit more shaping and I am now wishing I had done something fancy with a contrasting wood. Ho hum.... next time

[@mariobernier4606]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking that’s great - looking forward to the next episode!

[@EbonyPope]

Is it generally recommendable to put glue on both surfaces? I mean some types of wood really suck up a lot of glue. Isn't it better to make sure that both surfaces are well treated with glue?

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

I am not a purist really. Generally I only put glue on one side. I've seen a lot of overloading on KZbin. It's a waste and messy. That said, if I was at all doubtful I would do both sides. Then again, it all gets clamped like crazy so... Meh.

[@EbonyPope]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking OK I understand. I'm not a builder and there are a lot of myths out there. Was just curious. Love your work by the way.

[@markcotton7081]

Maybe a custom jig for clamping the back veneer?

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

The trouble with jigs is that I rarely make another the same. I move on. Better to just get good at random clamping c

[@TexanUSMC8089]

You rub stain by hand instead of a brush or spray. You need to feel the wood to be an artist. I don't see why spreading glue by hand or finger is a problem. LOL I just subbed.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks mate. I’m honoured to receive your support. I’m a big fan of fingers. I don’t wear glove much either. You need to feel everything you do. Often more useful than seeing I think C.

[@cdamiano100]

Hey Chris, it’s been a while, I hope you are doing well.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

I’m fine and thanks for your concern. Taking some time out in Paris. I’m going to continue with the build when I get back. Sorry it looks ominous. It’s been a frantic month with big events that kept me out of the workshop. I’ll be doing an update post soon and then we will push in with the build and get it done before the cold weather kicks in. Big love. C

[@jah8859]

A man came to watch a video But lo, after a point he could not linger Oh no, But why? t'was because Chris spreads glue, with a finger! ☮️❤️

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

That is fantastic! Thanks for bringing that to the discussion Jah Cx

[@davidriel7805]

Hey Chris what are the dimensions of the neck pocket. As you have a angle routed in there how deep is it now !? With the angle I’m guessing it’s not going to be 16mm !? (Pretty good guess eh!? )

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Oh my David. I’d have to go and measure. I made the heel so it felt chunky and sank it into the body so that there was a bout 5mm clear of the pocket where the body joins the neck. Measurements don’t really mean anything unless you are measuring everything and have schematics. The neck angle was was copied from my Les Paul junior at 1.5 degrees. The height of the neck out of the pocket is derived from it too and the bridge will be the same sooo. It should be fine. If it isn’t. Then there is still the option to slim down the heel so it sits deeper etc. We will find a way.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Because of the angle it’ll be deeper at the edge. It’s on a slant

[@davidriel7805]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking thank you !

[@EbonyPope]

5:56 "This is not tonewood"... Well tonewood is a myth. At least for electrics. It's something different for acoustics. But the experiments of Jim Lill here on KZbin have shown how much marketing mumbo jumbo exists and people still believe it.

[@robinleebraun7739]

Even if tone wood isn’t a myth (I agree that it is with solid body electric guitars), the neck isn’t tone wood anyway. Guitars with non-wood necks sound exactly the same. If you’re wondering about where the sound of an electric guitar with magnetic pickups comes from, check out Jim Lill.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

I am not a wood snob either. If it will hold the shape and looks nice I will use it. Tonewood is more of a grade thing for me and I use the best I can afford for acoustics. Electrics sound different if you use a mahogany for the neck rather than maple. The physics is pretty obvious there. I watched that video a while ago and its pretty compelling that tone derived from the wood is a myth with most electrics. I was very surprised how a hardwood bridge really make a huge difference on my Harmony build,

[@EbonyPope]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Well in the case of the bridge it is directly contacting the strings. Just like a metal plectrum instead of a plastic one this will of course lead to huge differences. I just don't get the obsession over woods in the body etc. There are many much more important factors in the chain like the strings of maybe you play fingerstyle like Mark Knopfler that will affect the tone MUCH more. I would really urge you to take a look at Jim Lill's videos here on KZbin where the iconic sound of a Telecaster comes from. Highly interesting especially from a builders perspective. Here the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGGVpXyjmMpmd6c

[@EbonyPope]

@@robinleebraun7739 I referenced Jim Lill in my comment. Read carefully. This guy is doing amazing work destroying a lot of myths once and for all. A lot of people paying several thousands for deep dark woods that make them sounds "darker" were very angry at him. :D

[@ralphdrees4413]

Tonewood definitely is not a myth when it comes to acoustic guitar building. At all.

[@NonalignedVideos]

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[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Thanks for your 'comment'

[@NonalignedVideos]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking When I have nothing to add I feed the algorithm.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

@@NonalignedVideos Well thanks for the input anyway. The sky was the colour of a television tuned to dead channel C

[@christopherguzzi1316]

I'm pretty sure the person who stopped watching did so not so much due you using your finger to spread glue but rather because of your overly used runnIng gag of calling attention to it with a close up camera shot calling it your special spreader. It was sort of clever the first time. After the 3rd or 4th time, not so much. But I like Telecasters and Juniors so I'll overlook the lame running gag.🤗😘😉

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Harsh but fair comment I guess. I’m sorry to say that it’s entirely possible that I will resurrect the ‘finger’ gag at some point in the future just to prove that overusing a gag is also a potential comedic device. I apologise in advance. C

[@mrcomyn]

As soon as he said, "There's no such thing as too many clamps" I stopped watching.... ... and went to go buy more clamps.

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Good for you. There’s no such thing as t…. Ok you got it. C

[@Cannonbawlz]

At about 5:55 or so you commented that "this is not tone wood" "this was a table" I'm pretty sure you had to be joking. If not, can you please tell me how to identify a tone wood tree as apposed to a table tree? Thanks!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

Wood is wood. It was a table and I frequently buy mahogany table tops around 25mm thick. Tonewood is term given to carefully selected wood stock with the right characteristics. My tables are 80 years plus. They are completely stable and do not move. Obviously you have to cut them to avoid major flaws and any holes or joints. I have only ever used reclaimed mahogany as it so darned good. It’s generally very decent and far better than most modern stuff. I can get five necks out of a decent tabletop

[@Cannonbawlz]

@@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking Older dryer wood saves time making a neck. Otherwise, you have to work it over time to let move and settle. I worked at a hardwood lumber yard in the mid 80's. They had tons and tons of Honduras Mohogany. If I had only known the future, I'd be a rich man today! Have a good one!

[@chrisreynoldsguitarmaking]

@@Cannonbawlz that wood would be priceless now. Take care C