Les Paul Style Guitar Timelapse Build

This is a timelapse video of a hand carved Les Paul style guitar that is made of reclaimed wood that has been salvaged from deconstructed buildings in Chicago. The neck is made from an old mahogany table leaf.
You can see more of my work at -
strackwoodworking.com/guitars
@strackwoodworking on instagram
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[@nizamakhtar7573]

After changing my own string i felt like this dude

[@jamesthompson4197]

😂😂😂👍

[@dmitrysmirnov495]

=))))

[@fatsiddog]

Lmao!

[@kevenrowe2958]

Facts 😂😂😂😭😭😭😂

[@itstaylordezzy3906]

We all did😂

[@thorodinson9545]

I'm never complaining about the guitar price again

[@israelcarbonilla8823]

😂 Me too. From now on, I'm gonna buy the guitar based on the effort and labor it was made. 😅

[@thevoid4713]

Not all guitars are made this way look most bug brands are machine made

[@elishabiggs86]

@@thevoid4713 yeah most brands use CNC machines to make the body of the guitar and sometimes they make the necks by hand but sometimes they just outsource the necks.

[@yaxization]

Mad respect. It’s pure art

[@lonironi3754]

Exactly my thought. Now I understand.

[@hathaway.1166]

I’m impressed that he made an masterpiece in just 24 minutes

[@ardhhannn]

but this video is sped up

[@ardhhannn]

@@OmegaGames159 sorry😁

[@muhammadhaikalsyamsuddin5577]

he make it faster than 24 minutes he even only make it with 23:40 only

[@alexanderstraniere1857]

@@muhammadhaikalsyamsuddin5577 rlly dude

[@LoganPennell123]

@@muhammadhaikalsyamsuddin5577 😆

[@TristanMundell]

I’m kinda hurt we didn’t get to hear it at the end

[@MrKinghuman]

The background music?

[@yeetusthy3489]

@@MrKinghuman the beginning background music is from a classical guitar, but at the end it’s from an electric but I highly doubt it was the les paul

[@Bruh-bx9mh]

@@MrKinghuman no, like the other guy said. The electric at the end sounds nothing like a Les Paul, it wouldn't have buzz at all with humbuckers

[@bigassdummy46]

@@Bruh-bx9mh false

[@bigassdummy46]

@@Bruh-bx9mh the guitar at the end is playing slide. Humbuckers do have a buzz by the way

[@SophisticatedBob]

I build acoustic guitars. This man knows what he's doing. There are a number of tools and jigs that would allow him to be faster, and more efficient. He's doing it the old school way, by hand, with feel. Unbelievable workmanship.

[@michellemcgowan3565]

Classical or electric?

[@ElAlexshnik]

@@michellemcgowan3565 Acoustic = Classical

[@michellemcgowan3565]

@@ElAlexshnik Electric is not traditional and the definition of classical is traditional, so an acoustic electric would not be the same

[@MegaYoyo911]

@@ElAlexshnik no, typically a classical guitar is a Spanish guitar

[@Thomes-Maisling]

@@ElAlexshnik Where did you learn that it's just wrong? A steel string acoustic isn't considered classical. Classical guitars are almost always nylon strung with wide fretboards.

[@garyparkerson9527]

I'm neither a musician nor woodworker, yet that was still the most enjoyable twenty-something minutes I've spent on KZbin in too long. Thank you for sharing it.

[@dbcooper1226]

Gary Parkerson -- UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

[@Gigamegasmoll]

@@dbcooper1226 BELIEVEABLE!!!

[@Justin-uc8sc]

Thanks man appreciate the support! Be sure to smash that Like button and share this video with your friends!

[@musicman6243]

Totally agree!!! Best 23:40 minutes of the day!!! Beautiful guitar!👏😁

[@metalmemer9251]

DB Cooper FBI OPEN UP! We know your in there! Your no lenger a mystery!

[@calartian85]

I speak with absolute confidence when I say that I would screw this project up royally.

[@nickpatterson2479]

Here here!

[@toosunakabooma1213]

I'd sure as hell glue it to the workbench several times deliberately just to get the worst part of the stupid stuff behind me.Then get through the skin grafts I couldnt dig out of the router in time to have useable pieces.

[@juancaminante8078]

Ditto

[@sabinthapa3334]

Son: Dad, I want a guitar for this Christmas. Dad: Say no more.

[@WayofWyrd]

Yeah right

[@jaguarmustang3824]

just imagine...... you dad make guitar to you for Christmas!

[@ThePianoMan1953]

I was at a neighbor's house while in 9h grade when (on the record player) he played Badge, by Cream. I literally ran home and begged my parents for a bass guitar!

[@joshbosela6610]

My first real guitar (one that wasn't a cheap learner guitar) was one that my dad and I made together.

[@exposurebuilds2100]

@@joshbosela6610 that sounds awesome

[@crumbummin9459]

I wanted to hear the guitar after it was finished ahhhh

[@miguelbarrientos2879]

Me too, was waiting for that

[@jacquessalvador]

me too...

[@javitau7076]

Plot twist, the guitar on the background music was the guitar he builded on the video

[@311addict]

I thought there's someone to try this new one after all....

[@roxmiha]

Same here

[@kusinkleatus4780]

I'm a musician, and used to build guitars, and I gave up on building them because I would always have people come to me to buy, but never wanted to pay my price but wanted to pay cheaper than most factory made guitars, but most people don't see how much time and effort it takes to build one guitar, especially in a good quality way, builders put a ton of time, effort, and sometimes even money in order to make these, and have to be very skilled and patient in doing so, I hope this video opens a lot of people's eyes and shows them how much it takes for one guitar to be made by hand, with little to no machinery

[@m.a.c.8366]

excellent perspective Story Time w/Phoenix. thanks very much for sharing. for a 1 off, I built a kit guitar last fall and very very soon had complete appreciation for the work it takes to turn out branded production guitars much less custom guitars. In awe here of ya'lls talent and knowledge in this craft..

[@kusinkleatus4780]

@@m.a.c.8366 thank you for being so nice and supportive of this subject

[@kusinkleatus4780]

@fillmorenyc1 thank you for being supportive on this subject, it sounded like it would be an amazing guitar, and im glad that you enjoy making them, have a great day man

[@kusinkleatus4780]

@Russell g and quite frankly I can't blame you😂 people ask for over complicated designs and shit and then get pissed when you can't do it because it's virtually impossible 😂

[@strat0871]

Absolutely right, only industrial making can lower the real price of handmaking, including buying tools full price, spending lot of hours..no comparison.

[@tunod-]

I´ll never understand how one achieves this mastery of craftsmanship. This is outstanding! Damn

[@Sousabird]

The same way one masters anything

[@richardallen4552]

By doing it and doing it and doing it. As much as people romanticize it a lot of time is spent doing the monotonous things like sanding. Its work. To do it well you have to be uncompromising when it comes to quality even if the extra time costs yourself money. The bottom line its work. I'm a woodworker and the best part of the job for me is when its finished. I don't look back and on to the next. A good craftsman makes mistakes but is capable of fixing them. One who makes mistakes and the repair draws your eye to it still has a ways to go.

[@oscarchittenden983]

Man speaking like Shakespeare

[@CraftyZA]

10 000 hours to master any skill

[@RR-gm7qj]

“99 clamps will do” -“Why not 100?” “Now you’re just being ridiculous.”

[@Douden996]

I'm the son of a NASA Engineer, if 3 nails work, I use 5 screws. That doesn't mean I don't measure once and cut twice, or completely scrap a project, but my Father taught me about Linear Thinking. If you make a change here, what happens down the line? He worked on Saturn Rocket boosters in Huntsville,AL where we grew up. He was " the" Electrical guy, and the wiring diagram was a 600 page bi- fold printout. As a kid, a would draw and color on the old printouts . One day I kinda saw this BIG stack of paper on his office upstairs, and started drawing and coloring on it. He came home, had dinner went upstairs to do some work, and found my Masterpiece. Had to go back to Marshall Space Center and reprint 600 pages. If you made a change to a circuit, what was the ohm drop, amperage change 3-400 ft up to the Capsule. Amazing Man

[@roastpenguin8787]

@Donde Merlin I know man, I guess he doesn't have a clue about basics of anything

[@roastpenguin8787]

@@Douden996 wow

[@roastpenguin8787]

@@Douden996 what happened to the masterpiece

[@antionesongstermason7704]

Man this video gives me a new respect for how guitars are made. Beautiful, just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@Pjootr23]

If I made one, I would have no fingers left to play with by the time it's finished

[@anationrisingmusic]

I always think we tend to forget just how much work is actually involved with building a guitar. This is a seriously impressive build - well done!

[@DrewJacobson61]

Simply STINKING GORGEOUS!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@fishingthelist4017]

I hope that the person who bought this guitar plays music on it that matches the craftmanship that went into building it.

[@matsjonsson9492]

That's so much more than just a guitar - It's a piece of art. Fantastic craftsmanship.

[@bipbipletucha]

Too bad it's not a Strat

[@ggh_-ts6pn]

​@@bipbipletucha so? hipster guitarists nowadays only consider strat and tele as real guitars smh, while there are much better guitars than both

[@JV-df9em]

guthrie_govan as much as I deeply hated this comment, it’s true 😫

[@Waveluth]

I’ve been a Luthier for just over 40 yrs and I gotta say son, that’s a fine looking guitar. Taking used wood and applying just the right amount of finish made it a real beautiful axe. I’m sure it plays as well as it looks. Let’s face it WE HAVE THE BEST JOB ON THE PLANET!! Agreed?? Thanks for sharing your build. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️👍🏻 ✌🏻🍀

[@stephenhagan6648]

Even Jesus would have been proud of that carpentry 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jayce-__-_-_-]

Haha

[@NateCanny]

Me at 4:57: Holy crap, is he gonna make the neck himself!?

[@genegarneau3822]

This whole video brought me back into the past. Back to high school, when we used to have woodshop class. 6 years of wood shop class I took. From 7 grade to 12 grade. Woodshop class help me out greatly in life. I did not know it at the time. I was only taken a class I could pass. But years later, I still remember the skills I learned in woodshop class. And use them...

[@terencedebruycker3840]

Hello Dan - It is said that a workman relies on his hands, a craftsman relies on his hands and his head, and an artist relies on his hands, his head and, most importantly, his heart. I have never seen a more beautiful example of this. Absolutely excellent. Please keep up the fantastic work. All the best to you and yours, Terry

[@islandonlinenews]

This makes me appreciate my guitar way more.

[@johnjacobson5550]

Great timelapse video, Dan. I am a retired custom cabinet maker so I know my chops but your work is just wonderful. And you still have all your fingers! I dig your music too. You are a talented man on many levels.

[@stianmogstad9895]

Wow. Incredible work! Looks so professional!! If I only would have seen the finished picture, I never would've guessed this was hand-made from the bottom! Absolutely incredible!

[@stormedbyhippiesc3966]

Thought I came to watch for a few seconds and skip to the end but watch the entire vid. Awesome build, great attention to detail and craftsmanship. Bravo sir

[@Justin-uc8sc]

Thanks bro 💪

[@electricwally]

The first minute had me almost rolling my eyes but I kept watching ... AMAZING! You Sir, are a master luthier!! You turned reclaimed materials into a diamond! An inspiration to every builder for sure! The music is just fine! 👍

[@robertgreene888]

This video is one of the greatest things that I’ve ever seen.

[@arcticbushpilot123]

23:36 "Oh, you ordered a LEFT-handed guitar??"

[@commentingpausedtoprotectus]

haha!

[@caswallonandflur692]

Price is double then ! Sorry 🤨

[@stamrowbitbud895]

Haha you're funny haha

[@FrostyCoug]

I’m afraid the customer is gonna have to relearn

[@error-dc2ox]

Manuzziya you got*

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

Brings a whole new appreciation to "Hand Carved."

[@michaelhaber3238]

Absolutely beautiful guitar! Well done. I am a not so good wood worker and after watching this you remind of how much respect a really good craftsman like you deserves to be told GREAT JOB! And I wish I could play that bad boy

[@Ronno4691]

It's like a Jazz box that's been filled in, going by the depth of the body! This guitar must sustain for hours, the long tenon neck joint would make sure of that! What a beautiful guitar. And well filmed, too. An all too rare pleasure.

[@PLA69]

This video makes me appreciate guitars even more! From now on I will kiss my spanish guitar every night before sleep.

[@NativelyBornAmerican]

Would very much have loved to see and hear it played.

[@joshplaysgames1340]

Natively Born American I’m wondering if the BACKROUND music was it 🤔

[@dh4094]

@@joshplaysgames1340 If it was... Yikes!! That's why Gibson's are $3k

[@joshplaysgames1340]

@@dh4094 Oh yeah. Sounded great though

[@samroney6644]

@@joshplaysgames1340 That was an acoustic gtr In the background

[@mikemartin6554]

maybe you did...… :-)

[@deankruger2612]

The dark walnut pick guard and back panels really added a nice touch.. I WANT IT.. 😍

[@nohandleforme....]

Quite possibly the most beautiful Les Paul I have ever seen.

[@rocaluma]

I’m blown away by your range of skills. That’s a gorgeous guitar you made. Thanks for sharing!

[@VinceKlortho75]

I love that fret cutting jig, what a simple and amazing effective solution! Beautiful end result!

[@stricknine8623]

This is a great example of what craftsmanship means. Its also a great example of what a guitar should look like...Wood to be SEEN, not painted over. And pine ?,...what a beauty !!

[@MYshamanEYE]

used to do both woodworking and play guitar in my youth,.since stroke only left hand left to use,.. but i truly enjoyed your video ... reminded me who I am in a way.

[@dimasbauy53]

time flies..i spent my 23 minutes watching this amazing video, the backsound little bit strange, but i focus on the video..great guitar build

[@aldo_andrade]

Dan, this video appeared to me in a randomic sugestion, but I really get impressed with you job! I´m a amateur luthier working with repair and maintenance in São Paulo, Brazil. I´d love to learn and start building guitars and your video is an inspiration. Congrats for your great job!

[@davidanthonyguy167]

This is so good, I thought it was another guitar build with cnc router and to my surprise it wasn’t. A true skill and jig making. Great work

[@Andres-dq5km]

Wow, that is art!! Honestly one of the best looking Les Paul's I've ever seen, if you can upload a sound test that would be great! Congrats, you can surely build guitars!

[@playguitarguy]

Just amazing! Thanks for showing me that me trying to build my own guitar would be the dumbest idea I could possibly have. Awesome!

[@elidames6889]

Just finished my first. It is worth the pain man, doooo it

[@playguitarguy]

@@elidames6889 encouragement appreciated!

[@elidames6889]

@@playguitarguy no problem. Buy a neck though. Learn from my mistake. I was like...$150 for a neck?...pshh. fast forward a few weeks, and I never wanted to see a jig, measuring tape, or micrometer again.

[@jameshoneyc]

That's the most beautiful thing I ever seen.

[@dinkyrinky2562]

Masters change their string on stage. Legends make a new guitar.

[@davefilms345]

Amazing simply amazing. But I did want to hear how it sounded

[@robertproctor7771]

I bet it sounds and plays as great as it looks.

[@frenchfry.]

Me too

[@calsimoneau360]

It sounds like a guitar

[@majkyll8923]

It doesn't matter

[@jeremycbarnhart2305]

I'm pretty sure, since the music through the ENTIRE video was also the guy who MADE.... You did get to hear it.

[@TheCatoLee]

Came back to watch again after a while. I bet that process even smelled good.

[@OnBendedKneeMusic]

Amazing how much goes into making a guitar. It's made me appreciate all my guitars much more.

[@theoptimistopsimath1323]

So much learning packed into 23 minutes, thank you.

[@ashcroft05]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you for the upload!

[@JasonMcFly]

Yeah thanks for showing me how it's done. Now I'm going to obsess over what glue gives the best tone!!

[@oliverslicey]

For real😂

[@freddierodriguez3913]

Herby👤💐💍💄💖🐩

[@jacquesmains7453]

I very much enjoyed watching this! The music was a continuous exploration of hangovers, though. Extremely beautiful end result, really well made and well done.

[@jpalberthoward9]

Nice work! It looks really good. Reclaimed wood is cool too because we get to have more oxygen, more shade when it's hot, and the birds and squirrels don't end up homeless. Everybody wins!

[@muddypawsadventurer7775]

Masterful, beautifully done. Love to hear this Les Paul live....

[@ensomniiac]

One of the best videos I've seen on KZbin in a long time. Amazing craftsmanship!!!

[@lonironi3754]

Thank God for builders of all kinds without you all, where would the incredible music come from. Stunning Guitar. ❤️

[@nunzioaprilefotovideochepa4388]

Non ci sono parole per commentare questo video, da un amante della musica, se me lo avrebbero raccontato non ci avrei mai creduto. Bravo.

[@aeanominae]

THIS is why good guitars cost so damned much.

[@AxmihaMeuSaco]

Then why didn't they cost so much in the past?

[@bmorehuiz]

@@AxmihaMeuSaco When? In 1959 a Les Paul Custom cost $400, and gas cost 30 cents a gallon. Extrapolate that out and a new Les Paul isn't really that much more expensive relative to inflation...

[@samroney6644]

@@bmorehuiz Correct. Its cheaper to buy a Gibson Historic now than a Standard cost in '59.

[@maxime3439]

@@AxmihaMeuSaco Why are you talking about Gibson ? This guy said "good guitars" !Gibson never did compare to what a guitar maker can do.

[@AxmihaMeuSaco]

@@maxime3439 I'm sorry. I saw LES PAUL and thought Gibson. I'll erase my comment.

[@jomarcavalcanti]

Man I'm gonna save some bucks and buy one of yours one of these days just for the art piece it is.. Gorgeous instrument..

[@evanmadson]

As a guy in luthier school currently, this is beautiful man. Excellent work

[@paul_domici]

Awesome!!! I wish I could hear it!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@dbericat]

I couldn't find a better spent half an hour. Mesmerizing work, Dan. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

[@michaelknapp8961]

I can’t believe I watched the whole thing. I couldn’t stop watching. This was very interesting. Really enjoyed it a lot!

[@mrkurdtmcbain]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKaZqHanprWem9k try this one, as well.

[@JulianCedar]

The soundtrack of this video was incredibly relaxing, which fit the vibe really well

superb, I especially liked the making of the carved top

[@purpleduke77]

Absolute work of art, craftsmanship at its finest, I would love one of these guitars. Thanks for sharing really enjoyed this video.

[@laouiniaymen7742]

I love videos that show you how awesome is it to make a guitar BUT NEVER LETS YOU LISTEN TO HOW IT SOUNDS LIKE !!!!

[@ethanwoods9571]

@Jimmi K At the end it literally says the music was done by him, so yeah, I think he can play

[@ethanwoods9571]

@Jimmi K No you weren't. This also isn't a serious issue either

[@felixfravega]

cant stop coming here over and over again. I wish i could do that masterpiece

[@noonetime8478]

Now I know why Les Pauls are quite expenssive.. The amount of work done in the wood is like it takes forever. And this unit is one of the best ive seen.

[@johnmullins8500]

I have a new found appreciation for the price of a nice guitar.

[@gene4682]

That was a thoroughly enjoyable video for musicians and craftsmen alike. After seeing that beautiful work, not sure I'll ever look at a mass produced instrument in quite the same way again. Kudos.

[@davidlawlor4317]

Love how the finish is a nod to Les Paul's log.

[@rdpurdom]

Wow, this came out so much nicer than I thought it would when I first saw the wood being clued up? Very nice!

[@chrismessenger2392]

This is the most impressive guitar build I've ever seen. Strange soundtrack. But works. Well done.

[@Joseph-bk3hb]

Love the jigs

[@dizzy-dreams]

Thanks for sharing, beautiful work!

[@C_mao]

No words Just gratitude. This is the highest form of art, and creates endless possibilities

[@ShawnStack1]

Beautiful looking guitar. Excellent presentation on the work that went into it. Thanks!

[@adamsaleh4143]

Holly shit . That was the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen

[@tspatterson88]

Great work. I love the use of modest and inexpensive woods paired with fine craftsmanship and process... It allows the quality of the build to be the focal point, rather than expensive materials. And the lustre on that top looks just amazing. killer soundtrack also.

[@saeedjamshaid5270]

Really like all of the background music tracks. They fit pretty well with video and together give a very comforting vibe.

[@ninoedi]

Realmente é impressionante dedicação nesse trabalho.🇧🇷

[@teodelfuego]

I agree, the background music is very good

[@rayg3408]

Wow thank you for sharing that video with us that guitar is absolutely beautiful great job!!!

[@markdunn7828]

Wow! Excellent! I lost my shite when you went full Geppetto on the top. Fantastic!

[@MarcosRavena]

OMG! What a work of art! That kind of hypnotizing video!

[@rogerwatson5730]

Good Stuff Enjoyed every step taken to create a fine guitar. The most impressive part was The appearance of the rough cut wood and the final product and how you achieved your goal

[@sseltrek1a2b]

really nice....this is why i hate watching people smash these on stage in the name of "rock'n'roll"- the sheer work that goes into making a solid instrument should be respected...

[@CazBarry]

I was fascinated by the music; strange, wobbly voices and muted drums - brilliant!

[@auzzielosborne1336]

Beautiful and so is your lab buddy!!!

[@bergarteric5713]

Mister only one word : Beautiful !!! Great job really great job .... god bless you !!!

[@ann-catherinemorner7499]

Wonderful! Mark Twain famously said: I love work, I can watch it for hours. I have "wasted" so many hours just watching. Plumbers, embroidery, carpentry, bakeing... Some people get annoyed. Some are OK, if you keep quiet. Some will explain, tell you: This way, not so, but so. Wasted time. I could have... Well, I could have done something useful. Hmm. I think I did.

[@karmakultivator]

Great work, great looking LP

[@axepraise]

Great video! It answered a lot of questions I always wondered about. Thanks!

[@squirrely8418]

Woodworking with reclaimed wood is a very cool thing!

[@johnmacleanmotorcycling9795]

The end product is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@wil94976]

Beautiful!!

[@sonidosoundwaves]

Beautiful!

[@michellelucas2026]

This is a beautiful peace of art. I really enjoyed watching you build this beautiful guitar.

[@venderstrat]

Mesmerising. It's some kind of therapy to watch this.

[@t.c.o.g.773]

Yes it iz