Make a Guitar Control Cavity Cover | Simple & fast!

[@TornelliGuitars]

This comment is always the link to my latest vid, please enjoy!… kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWXUdZaCiLZgrtEsi=XiXaeHKK8qjxK8sa

[@duanehill4911]

I've used your techniques to make the control covers for my last three guitars. I've been meaning to thank you for these tips, so

[@duanehill4911]

Thank you!

[@TornelliGuitars]

😂 thank you for the support my friend, I’m really glad you find these vids useful!👍

[@TornelliGuitars]

I also use this method to make templates I can reuse, I forgot to mention it in the vid! 😀

[@fatpotanga]

Really interesting method I’ve not seen before. I’ll tuck that one behind my ear and reference this.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Jamie!👍

[@karelenhenkie666]

Oh wow that just solved my odd shaped roset problem. Love it thanks for sharing!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Brilliant, I’m really glad it helped!👍

[@michaeldouglas6008]

Excellent and clear method, particularly sanding up to the ridge instead of a pencil line. Thank you!

[@julianosorio818]

Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing your processes

[@TornelliGuitars]

I’m really glad it was helpful, thanks for the kind comment! 👍

[@dannyriter4046]

I have struggled with the electronics cavity for some time and figured I was over complicating it… I was, thanks for the technique.

[@TornelliGuitars]

I’m really glad it helped!👍

[@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars]

Great video - thanks! Love the wind noise as well.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment and support!👍

[@GuitaraddictsWorkshop]

I'm going to have to give this method a try! Thanks!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment… again!👍

[@SweetTGuitars]

We've got the same router! Nice video brother. Very informative.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Haha, I noticed that in one of your recent videos!😀

[@billsguitargarage]

Great walk through Gio

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Bill!👍

[@JagStar]

Brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing your processes. There is much on your channel that will help me in the next parts of my build.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment, I really appreciate it!👍

[@adairguitars]

Great method. I’ll have to try that one day too!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Arran, makes up for all the tips I’ve got from your channel!

[@ChrisFranklyn]

That's actually ingenious! I'm not a fan of wooden covers myself, but next time I do one I'll remember this.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Haha thanks Chris, I’m glad it was some use buddy!👍

[@GarlandStringedInstruments]

Very clever technique, Gio! I don't need cavity covers on my acoustics, but I'll file away the method as it's just got to have uses elsewhere. Thanks for sharing it!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks For the kind comment Chris, hope it comes in handy!👍

[@BoneheadGuitars]

My real-time reaction was "what? How is that supposed to... wait what? Ooooooooohhhhhhhh! Brilliant."

[@TornelliGuitars]

🤣🤣 Thanks Scott! I appreciate it buddy. And congrats on your commission build, I’m looking forward to you building these two!👍

[@jurgenzoller4407]

Thanks for describing you're method, looks like you've won some people over. Its a brilliant method leaving that little step to sand to. My problem was that i free hand routed the cavity, thus I had no template negative to work from. From now on templates will be used

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Jurgen!👍 Ah ok I see your problem, yes I’m not sure how I’d go about making an accurate template or cover straight from a freehand cavity.

[@realitystudioscustomshop]

Clear and concise as ever... actual genius too!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks, I really appreciate the comment!👍

[@robertr4193]

Nice demonstration.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks once again Robert!👍

[@davespeer]

This is really just the best dang thing since sliced bread. When I saw you put the template down over the rosewood, I thought-- is there some sort of router technique I'm not aware of to turn a positive shape from a negative one?!?!? I could see the lip in the video and even though I haven't tried it yet-- I'm about to-- I instantly recognized how much better this is than trying to fudge a pencil line. Am I on the line? A smidge away? Halfway through the line? Did I just sand the line away, exactly enough?!?!?

[@TornelliGuitars]

Great comment thanks! I’m really glad you liked it, I hope it helps, I find it so much quicker and easier. 👍

[@nathansmith7208]

Brilliant advice, thank you. I have this operation in my near future and will be using this method now 🍻

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks, I really appreciate it and I’m glad it was some help!👍

[@AlexisGuitars]

Ah this is the video I needed! Cheers for this, really helpful

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Alexi, glad it was some help. You can use the same method to make a reusable template if needed!👍

[@saulgoodeguitars]

Great tips, where I go wrong is I’ll leave it to thickness then sand it flush after attempting to cut and sand it to size

[@TornelliGuitars]

Yeah, I think we all tend to do things a bit differently, it’s no better or worse I guess but I find it easier to thickness first as they can be quite fiddly to work with once they’re cut 👍

[@MooCow2X2]

I’ll have to file this one away. Inlay guide bushing sets are also killer for this task.

[@LisaHarsh]

Thanks that is very helpful

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Lisa, I appreciate it!👍

[@borgonianevolution]

That is a great process and seriously accurate. I have heard mixed things about making cover plates. They tend to be thinner and are subject to humidity and temperature changes that happen faster then the body wood of greater thickness. Do you worry about warping, shrinking, or even splitting being that close a fit? specially since it really leaves no allowance for finish? I was worried enough on my first build I did my covers out of pickguard material to avoid those very issues. My next build will more likely have a matching wood cover as I am NOT doing another cover less build again. 🤣🤪😬

[@TornelliGuitars]

It’s a really good question Bill and the answer is that I’m not too sure. First, I’ll sand it some more to allow for finish so it will end up a little smaller by default. The rosewood also shouldn’t expand and contract much compared to a lot of woods. And lastly, to be honest I’m not sure I like the look of the rosewood as a cover, I may well swap it out for a cream pickguard material, but I did want to demonstrate how it can be done accurately. Whichever way I go I’ll cover it in the next video and my reasons why. 👍

[@mrwaffles1394]

You brilliant bastard.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Haha, that may be the best comment I’ve ever had!🤣 thanks buddy!👍

[@williamjones3616]

The method I use is to make a template that matches the cavity template and you reproduce covers spot on every time in very little time. Stick cover to template and route. Its worth spending time on getting the template right in the first instance though.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Yes, agreed, I’ll be doing the same method to make the reusable template. 👍

[@geekybugle4241]

Do all of this but on a 1/2 inch MDF, dial it until it fits perfectly and boom you have your cover template.

[@sonnydaze6071]

Do you do any work for anyone. I don’t have the tools that you have. I just had a custom telecaster body made and the control covers are plastic which I would like to be flame maple as the back of the guitar is. I do have the covers that came with the body like I said. If your interested in making me a set. We can make arrangements for me to send you the covers I have and you could duplicate them out of the maple. Let me know your thoughts. Great work by the way. I love your channel.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Hi Sonny, thanks for the kind comment I really appreciate it. I only do full guitar builds for people now but thanks for asking. 👍

[@sonnydaze6071]

Thanks for the quick reply. I did get in touch with the shop that did my tele and they are going to be kind enough to make me a set. So I lucked out. Thank you and keep the videos coming.

[@bradleydavisson]

not the neck, not the soldering, THIS is the part of my build that I couldn't wrap my head around. lol

[@MixingGBP]

This type of brilliancy should not be allowed on KZbin. What are you trying to do…get people to make accurate covers that actually fit on the FIRST try? 😅

[@TornelliGuitars]

@@MixingGBP 😂thanks my friend!👍