Epoxy + Kumiko = Epic Guitar?

In this video, I make a Japanese Inspired Kumiko electric guitar as part of the #RocklerHobbyChallenge put on by the ‪@ModernMakerPodcastCLIPS‬
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[@MakeWithMiles]

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[@luisr.valenzuela376]

Now make a Kumiko guitar case

[@hillwellford9637]

God-level. Great work. You are seriously brave to do the Kumiko before you do the body contours and neck pocket. One of my kids still has a cutting board that started life as a gorgeous guitar body (not this gorgeous, but good by my standards) for which I slightly screwed up the neck pocket when I did that after I did the other parts. Never again - now I do the neck and pickups and cavity, then the contours, and only then the fancy stuff.

[@pootaetoe1787]

what is the music you were playing at the end?

[@MakeWithMiles]

@@pootaetoe1787 Just something I improvised!

[@pootaetoe1787]

@@MakeWithMiles i really want more of that it was amazing.

[@WeGoWalk]

Hey dude, I’m 64, and I’ve seen master woodworkers create wonderful things, but this is something even they would be impressed with. Incredible job! You make the rest of us look sick. :-). Keep it up!

[@Ilmatorjuntapanssarivaunu_90]

Now that's one hell of a compliment.

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Wow! Really really cool. That is beautiful

[@MakeWithMiles]

Oh man, thanks Bobby! You don't realize how much that means to see you comment on my video. I hope you're doing well, and I can't wait to see what you're next creation is (I watch every video of yours)

[@tobyzapruder4364]

you, my friend, are far too close to being a master for someone who’s only made 1 guitar before this. super fucking impressed. and that guitar+amp are both gorgeous!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you so much Toby!

[@tobyzapruder4364]

@@MakeWithMiles of course man!! keep up the great work:)

[@ulibarcj]

I couldn't agree more. You truly have a gift. Honestly, there's only one word I can think of right now. WOW

[@zeusolympus1664]

@@MakeWithMiles strats are considered to be light and slick, I was thinking if you made the same design on a les paul or gibson sg with a heavy headstock....that would look nice.

[@Vykk_Draygo]

@@zeusolympus1664 Are they? I would think SGs are generally lighter. Smaller and thinner bodies. Les Pauls, yeah. They can be stones. I think this suits the Strat shape, though. You expect to see Strats with big pick guards, so this design fits perfectly.

[@dannybrickwell]

The algorithm threw this video my way, and I'm grateful. More than your craftsmanship (which is INCREDIBLE!), your creative vision and your energy really speak to me. That you also happen to actually play guitar real nice is kinda mind blowing. Keep spreading your passion dude, you're doing great work!

[@brianbrowning9124]

Young man, I don’t know who set you on your path, but this is super impressive. Well done in concept, and execution! My only critique as a player would have been to mount your input on the side (tele style). Keep up your woodworking because at your age this will be a valuable commodity in the future. It is inspiring to see!!!

[@AlexRDL88]

Tele style was exactly what I thought while he was doing it.

[@nelsonx5326]

I know what you mean. In these days with half the kids have attention deficit disorders it is good to see a kid with such intense focus and concentration. He has what it takes to be a master of what ever profession he chooses.

[@UltimateBreloom]

@@nelsonx5326 I don't know if you know much about ADHD, but it can make it extremely easy to focus on things that interest and/or engage you. I can easily work on the guitars I build for hours and not notice. But then I try to do something I need to do, and it's like swimming through syrup. It's hard to explain, but it does seem to me like you don't know what ADHD really is at all.

[@davef5208]

@@nelsonx5326 it's all the vaccines the criminal big pharma is cramming in everyone. from birth all the way up.

[@jamesmayle3787]

Jesus Christ is Lord. Please take your salvation seriously and do what the Bible says. It is all True,.

[@MichaelAlm]

Miles! Well done!! That thing is a work of art!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thanks Michael!! 😉

[@PatrickHener]

Imagine being this young and already having aquired the skills of: Building one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen, being able to play the guitar very well afterwards and being able to produce a high quality video. You my friend are going to be big! Congrats on having such an awesome guitar now.

[@theshrub]

This is absolutely stunning. You should be extremely proud of this build and know that it is very inspiring to the rest of us. Keep up the incredible work.

[@placeholder806]

That’s got to be one of the coolest guitar builds I’ve ever seen! Those decals took it to the next level. 👏

[@MakeWithMiles]

Right on! Thank you so much ;)

[@marcoszambrano7287]

Agree 💯%

[@papamiro]

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[@theendgamefl888]

@@MakeWithMiles - Now tell me: how much, to get you over with such a guitar, but another colour. Date, Dec. 2022 ? Email?

[@milanfanas]

I agree, but maybe it would be better to apply decals before clear coating, they would last longer

[@joe1871]

Hey Miles - I am a 65 year old woodworker who has been playing and teaching guitar for more than 40 years as well. I use kumiko in some designs, and I use Japanese tools quite a bit.. This wis a very , very impressive build. I wish you had played the guitar with a pick - that is the only way to really get a sense of the tone, but with what you did as far as cosmetics are concerned, I dont think you are too focused on the sound anyway. The art is the thing in this case, and it is fantastic. I own 30 or so guitars, and I don't have anything that is as interesting as your build. There are two things I worry about with the use of epoxy - the weight, and the resonance. I imagine your guitar is pretty heavy. Regardless, its a great piece of art. I am very impressed, especially for your age and lack of woodworking experience. You knocked it out of the park young man! Way to go. Joe

[@MrUltraworld]

I'm a Luthier, and I'm really impressed. A lot of thought and creativity went into this guitar. I really like this guitar.

[@rhykko77]

Though the epoxy is an interesting and very trendy technique these days .......but I would have loved to hear it somehow constructed without the epoxy .......I am a great semihollow fan.

[@alexhuevera939]

you are not a luthier

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[@Ken-zo9ln]

@@alexhuevera939 who asked?

[@70sman]

@@alexhuevera939 how do you know?

[@TotalBoat]

You did an incredible job on this build!! Love how this turned out, way to go!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you so much for the support! I had a ton of fun with the epoxy.

[@erickaracsonyi4415]

This is a really cool project that you helped with. Thank you!

[@stevenlewis4385]

I would have left out the epoxy. It would have been very light and resonent. You could have done cool stains or dyes.

[@papamiro]

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[@RoadkillPinata]

@@stevenlewis4385 This was a superlative build. Despite building guitars myself, I'd buy this one. The control cavity cover is a sweet extra. The epoxy (or something similar) is pretty much a necessity, there wouldn't have been enough structure to support the mounting of the electronics and hardware, particularly the tremolo, without it.

[@SebLeCaribou]

The work and talent, the patience for the wood-working part, and the quality of the shooting of the editing are just impressive! This video was very enjoyable and the result is stunning!

[@jamesreaves5534]

I was born July 4th 1963. I started trying to "build stuff" at age 4. I got a rectangular block of wood from My Grandad's basement then a Black-Green permanent marker from Grandma's junk drawer and drew a speedometer, tachometer and the rest of the gauges on the board. I had made a dashboard. I was sure proud of that thing and showed it to everybody. I originally wanted to build antique reproductions of old furniture as a career but it's nearly impossible to get a job doing this unless Your Father & Grandfather does this and You are their Apprentice. I settled on being a house painter/restoration contractor. I did much more than just paint. I did all the repairs and then paint the house. I've worked with my hands all my life but I believe this is the coolest thing I've ever seen. My hat's off to you young man you are true Craftsman. Your Workmanship is impeccable keep going no telling what You'll be able to achieve by the time You're My age - 57-1/2. You remind me so much of myself when I was your age. God Bless You and Your Family!! Jimmy in NC....

[@carterdrain5784]

Amazing work! One simple change I would recommend would be to widen the neck screw holes in the body just slightly so that the screws only thread into the neck itself and not the body. When the screws thread into the body it causes the body to travel up the thread of the screw away from the neck and creates a small gap. If you widen the holes in the body it shouldn't really change much as far as your setup goes but it should make a pretty substantial improvement in the resonance of the guitar.

[@auzzythegreat]

It's an electric guitar, resonance doesn't matter.

[@sir_john_hammond]

@@auzzythegreat clearly watched that guy playing over air.

[@DaShikuXI]

@@auzzythegreat No it really really does

[@OpSic66]

@@auzzythegreat Never heard of Sustain huh? Resonance does matter in an Electric Guitar. Otherwise people wouldn't have spent decades chasing Tone Wood, they all would use plywood. :-|

[@GruvisMutt]

Gorgeous guitar!! Amazing attention to detail... those decals on the headstock just take it to another level. Thanks for the video. This makes me want to make a body for my Japanese Squire neck!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you so much Eric! I really appreciate it. I'm glad I added the decals.

[@alexshchet]

I’m not a musician and my musical abilities are limited to pressing the Play button on iTunes, but your skills, energy, creativity are mesmerizing. I can watch how a beauty is being born forever. Thank you for the kindness and miracle you bring to this world. Amazing! People like you make this world going round.

[@MakeWithMiles]

Wow, that really means so much to me. It's people like you who watch my videos who make it possible for me to keep going. Thank you for the kind comment.

[@broderdanne]

This could possibly be the most satisfying video I've seen this far on youtube. I'm blown away by your talent and skill. Hope to see many more of these videos!

[@jp-makes]

Awesome! Beautiful Kumiko! Thanks for bringing in those unique Japanese patterns! Katakana is good too! I've seen カタカナ incorporated in your previous projects. I live in Asakusa, Tokyo, a town with a lot of old temples, landmarks and culture. Unfortunately, they are slowly dying out. The same is true for Japanese patterns. I am very happy to see that these things are being taken up by makers. I'm looking forward to your next video! And your guitar playing was great!🎸

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you so much Jumpei! I'm glad you like the design ;) From the pictures I've seen of the town, you live in a very beautiful place. I'm so sad to hear that the culture and traditions are slowly dying, hopefully, people will re-discover them and bring them back to life. I'm glad I've discovered the art of Kumiko and I am eager to try making some new patterns. Thank you as always for your support ;)

[@papamiro]

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[@deepspacetheater]

Asakusa! Sugoi, desu ne! I used to work right down the boulevard in Roppongi, and I lived just down the hill in Azabu. My wife and I miss Japan and its beautiful people.

[@volundrfrey896]

I've seen the same pattern used on some old buildings here in Sweden, really cool that Japan has the same thing.

[@sambrooke9561]

This is the best guitar build I’ve ever seen! Also glad to see a Pask Makes shirt. Love your creativity and content mate - well done!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thanks Sam! Yes I love Pask Makes ;) Thanks for watching.

[@RimoYoko]

すごい！ こんなかっこいいギターは、日本でも見たことない！ ありがとう！

[@lexiconlover]

thank you for going in depth with the electronics and all involved with that. I just started watching Burls channel and his skips this part in every video I have seen (so far). it's great seeing your designs and then finally seeing all the work that goes on internally. I have never built a guitar. I am now subscribed to both channels and feeling inspired

[@matthewjohnloren1995]

First of all great job! That is easily custom shop quality aesthetics right there. I think it needs to have a killer setup for that 'super high-end" vibe. Personally i think wooden pickup rings and wooden knobs would suited the project better. Overall stunning work, i am excited for your future projects!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you so much Matthew! That means a lot. I am planning on upgrading the knobs to some that I custom make. I kind of ran out of time for fabricating those last few things because of the rockler challenge end date 😅

[@kirkscobey3031]

I would’ve gone with cream covers and knobs but yeah great build!!

[@Rabsian]

Top job, but yeah I reckon Black instead of white plastic for the pickups and maybe even clear knobs.

[@fattyboombatty7736]

Or possibly chrome knobs... it is in the eye of the beholder. I think it looks great as it is....

[@mgcnashville6615]

I highly recommend making your own necks. It’s very rewarding. Also, you can skip the finger hole for the backplate by placing a magnet in the middle of the cover and making a tool you can use to stick to it from the outside and pull it out.

[@ashby7m]

that playing at the end is everything i wanted. i could listen to it for an hour

[@ajschwartz3924]

This design is gorgeous. And would look gorgeous in purpleheart or rosewood.

[@Ivory_Mist]

Knocked it out of the park bud. I will be envious of this guitar for quite some time :)

[@MakeWithMiles]

Hehe thank you! Really appreciate it.

[@DMLand]

Absolutely gorgeous. Watching you build this took me back to my big brother, who built electric guitars. Thanks for the memories.

[@papamiro]

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[@mymusicpaws]

wow putting the electronics and knobs in the back is actually brilliant and preserves the aesthetic of the face of the instrument

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you! Glad someone agrees with my idea of doing that. It definitely took more thinking but I'm glad I did it that way. Thanks for watching

[@LRN2DIY]

Very cool. Great work on the project and great videography to boot.

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you so much! I really enjoy the videography aspect as well!

[@huilendewolfsongs]

@@MakeWithMiles who did the video-production?

[@MakeWithMiles]

@@huilendewolfsongs I did everything ;) filming, editing, building!

[@huilendewolfsongs]

@@MakeWithMiles that's awesome! You seem to have a broad interest in things :-))

[@eyedesignms]

This guitar is so incredibly beautiful Miles! Thank you for sharing the build with us, I'm so inspired by your video!

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[@shawnfunstuff]

Wow just wow!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Haha thanks Shawn!

[@gabedasilva904]

this is one of the best videos ive ever seen on youtube, not only the content but the way it was presented and edited together. Great job and great guitar.

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

how cool is that.... playing the guitar you built !!! props !!! love the pace of this video and the explanations... simple and clear and keeps the viewer engaged !!!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Glad you liked it and thank you for watching! I appreciate your kind feedback ;)

[@tomim7187]

That is really sick! You nailed this hard and it came out looking sweet! Great job, Miles!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you for following along the entire process Tom!! I'm pretty happy with the result ;)

[@MakeForOthers]

Really nice job. Love the overall project and the thought given to the smaller details that make this next level awesome. Thanks!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Glad you liked it! I love adding all the details (that's one of my favorite parts) ;)

[@papamiro]

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[@ChristianMercadoAcevedo]

I'm highly impressed by the level of skill, detail and communication.

[@TheDellaniOakes]

Gorgeous! I never saw a guitar with Kumiko design before.

[@sgsax]

I always enjoy your creativity, design, and execution, and this is no exception. This guitar looks awesome! Love the overall aesthetic and the details that make it special. And you sound great playing it too. Thanks for sharing!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you Seth, I appreciate your support! Glad you enjoyed the video ;)

[@oedipian]

Epic is an understatement... this guitar is probably one of the most beautiful guitars I've seen so far. Great work.

[@allen8313]

I wanna thank you for creating these things and sharing youre incredible talent with us

[@Vladthebaddest]

That is a fine looking guitar! The hardware around the pickups compliments it well, and the Kumiko pattern is gorgeous.

[@user-nv1bk2jg6w]

クミコでこんなに素敵なギターが作れるなんて！！ カタカナでストラトキャスターは中々センスあるねー

[@michaels5705]

Very well made guitar and video. Commercial references were subtle enough that they weren't intrusive to the point that I would have stopped playback. Very nice outcome.

[@TrueRewire]

Hey, a Tyler Bell t-shirt! Cool to see young makers supporting each other.

[@Sherium_]

Nice work!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robinvanlier]

What an absolutely stunning guitar! Loved seeing the whole process! Personally I might've gone with black knobs and pickups as I find the white a bit jarring, but that's just a matter of personal taste. Again, stunning!

[@Firestormlover]

I was thinking the same, or at least a warm tone somehow, but yet not distract from the amazing woodwork.

[@heimdall8305]

the most amazing thing of all is you're young .. rare thing.. with all those efforts .. well done !

[@MakeWithMiles]

Wow, thank you!

[@bobevangelista13]

Awesome build! Such creativity in adapting the electronics cavities, in the finishing details (those decals!), not to mention the beautiful Kumiko work. Outstanding.

[@nicky_deees]

Very unique creation, definitely a head-turner. Loved the way the neck complimented the body pattern. I feel like the next step could be cutting the fretboard inlay in the same pattern, would love to play this thing.

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you! That would be rad to have a fret board inlay for sure.

[@mountainsolesoutdoorthreads]

Super clean build and edit Miles. Great job!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you! 👍😉

[@jmack423]

Miles, I backward discovered your channel as a college student, lol. Jumped in the time machine to enjoy your early work. Awesome, super impressive.

[@antonnym214]

I'm as impressed by your playing as by your build skills. You should be very proud! All good wishes.

[@stevetorster]

beautiful in concept and execution, well done!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you very much!

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

Great build! The kumiko looks sick! Reminds me of when I was in high school and built drums in my father's shop

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thanks Scott! There's something awesome about building musical instruments ;)

[@stuffsethmakes]

i know nothing about guitars and have never tried kumiko, but i was glued to the screen for the whole video. Great job👊🏻

[@laurakathleenkadaver1550]

I’m so impressed with your skills- I’ve wanted to make a guitar and I’m obsessed with that type of patterning mostly for black work in cross-stitch- but I can’t wait to see this it’s going to be beautiful your craftmanship is incredible

[@thylacine1962]

Credit where its due. An incredible build for a beginner. You may have just found your calling. If so its an excellent choice. Rock on Bro.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great film, well shot and edited. Gorgeous guitar. High attention to detail. Hope you win. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🐒

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you so much Gary! ;)

[@d.h.8835]

Outstanding. I’m glad to hear you won, because the patience, humility, creativity, and craftsmanship on display here is truly inspiring.

[@mlem7108]

Insane that was your first time with epoxy, I've seen a bunch of videos with people more experienced who mess up simpler jobs, well done!

[@pinkfloydcamel]

Great build, great video. Everything about this is great! You go Glen Cocco!

[@pinkfloydcamel]

I mean Miles

[@MakeWithMiles]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks ;)

[@kmfnj]

This is a glorious guitar build. Tremendous work here!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you, I appreciate that Kyle!

[@jamesf6315]

Quite possibly the most talented human being alive. Someone give this guy a tv show!

[@alecjamgotchian5802]

The whole build is incredible but that blue paint trick looks super handy!

[@abcantiques777]

You are incredibly talented and to see a project through, from cradle to grave, is amazing!!! You have restored my faith in our youth. I’m an old guitar player and absolutely love this video. You will go far in life.

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you for the kind comment. I really love making things and I will never stop!

[@tybo1791]

Looks incredible! I’d love to see you make another one without the wood behind it and a translucent or transparent epoxy! Could be epic! Huge props for this build tho! Really awesome work!

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[@RaySchwanenberger]

I am blown away by your vision and skill. I am inspired to make a 3rd guitar!

[@funnyassvidsboy]

I follow some extremely talented wood workers on KZbin but man, you are a game changer. The talent and determination in your designs are going to take you so far in life.

[@asayake1]

Absolutely stunning!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@HammerandNeil]

Get this guy some more subscribers!!!! He deserves it!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Haha thank you! :)

[@misterjohnpattersn]

Phenomenal. Wood work, camera work, and narration is all A++. This came out amazing. Beautiful work dude!

[@andrewjeffries8721]

Miles, the concept is brilliant, the process is explicitly documented, the final result is beautiful and your accomplished result proves that you are blessed with amazing talent. Great job, Miles!!!

[@yazman4040]

You're make amazing things, young man.

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you so much for watching Chester!

[@GruvisMutt]

Yooo, this is gonna be good.

[@custompainter]

good call using spraymax. As a professional painter, I can say that it is a great alternative to investing in all the spray equipment. I have used it for custom guitar finishes in the past. great build!

[@createvil]

Just fascinating to watch. Really blown away by the level of effort and craftsmanship. Congratulations. You've created a gorgeous guitar.

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank you Eduardo! Much appreciated.

[@YEYSHONAN]

Cool as hell even from a Japanese point of view of your Kumiko project! Amazing craftmanship and work! And sounds EXCELLENT!!!!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching!!

[@alexandergumpel3593]

hot fire as always Miles!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank Alex! ;)

[@hermes3386]

Oh, my ! That's beautiful, outstanding !

[@Twosevenboy1]

your talent for your time on this planet is amazing even for someone twice your age keep killing it look forward to seein you continue to succeed

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

I'm old enough to be your mother and I don't know why watching you makes me feel proud like I'm your mum, it's just weird lol! Your parents must be awesome and in awe of you. ❤️ Keep up the amazing work, what a gorgeous guitar and sound!

[@slaskpojken396]

this was mesmerizing to watch, thank you so much for enhancing my saturday with your calming voice, nice aesthetic and great guitar build :D

[@roddendesouza7540]

As "Brian Browning" mentioned Its amazing to see young guys as yourself doing such amazing builds. You truly have an art working with wood. Hoping to see you build some signature guitars for famous musicians and become internationally recognized as a result.

[@ednascissorhands7398]

I’ve seen a few people make kumiko patterns and I think you got the best process I’ve seen.

[@donniles3531]

Spray max says the pot life for it's 2K Clear Coat is 48 hrs at 68 deg. I recently activated a can and did a small job with plenty left over. The clear coat was still good, and sprayed well 1 week after activating it. It was in my garage where the temp was 65-70 degrees. I actually tested it on a painted can before using it on my car. It dried to touch in about 15 minutes, and fully dried after an hour. So I don't know why the manufacturer says it has a 2 day pot life. I could see it if it was a 2 part version intended to be used with a spray gun, in which case the mix would be exposed to air. So as long as it still sprays- it's good. Don't throw it out after 2 days. Excellent video, and woodworking skills!

[@drewhanfland340]

That was cool. The beginning was cinematic. Even at 100x the kumiko was slow. 😁 Wonderful song at the end too. Well done!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Hehe thank you Drew! I appreciate it you saying its cinematic lol. The funny thing is, my computer couldn't play back the 100x footage so I couldn't really gauge how fast it looked until after the export. Can't wait to see your build video ;)

[@awihuke]

@@MakeWithMiles What was the song at the end, by the way? Did you come up with it?

[@MakeWithMiles]

@@awihuke I did ;)

[@awihuke]

@@MakeWithMiles Awesome! It sounds great. Amazing work on the guitar too, of course :)

[@gugomajo4161]

@@MakeWithMiles Damn, good job

[@devincomiskey3482]

Beautiful job, Miles!! As someone who's built a lot of guitars, this was super impressive. Two questions: One, curious to know how much this weighed, given it was maple + epoxy. Did you weight? Also, how was the action on it? The neck looks like it was set a bit high (just IMO, not a criticism!), so I wonder how high you had to set the bridge saddles. I try to set the necks so that bottom of the fretboard is nearly flush with the body. That all said, I'll probably borrow this idea at some point down the road. :D Well done, dude!!!

[@dieypslackiert]

This is one heck of an awesome build! Congratz on winning the challenge, you deserve it!

[@ccook31]

Absolutely brilliant! Congrats on your win, you certainly deserve it. This is inspiring ... and beautiful.

[@V9TEK1]

Ah, yes, the Japanese word for stratocaster: ストラトキャスタ or sutoratokyasuta~ Really nice guitar, makes for a great combo with the amp, good work!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Thank for your comment! Thanks for also checking out my amp.

[@charlesschwab7651]

I love this build. I personally would have used a darker finish on the wood, and copper or bronze hardware. But it’s absolutely gorgeous.

[@MadelineWoe]

I woke up and could not sleep. I am so glad I stumbled on this video. I will be following your wonderful builds! I felt a calmness watching your tools saw and carve through maple like butter. Thank you! Goodnight!

[@sassysaguaro4906]

Holy cow! What an awesome build! You absolutely deserved to win!! And that guitar is far and away the nicest I have ever seen. Not even rock legends have a bespoke custom guitar like that. Plus it sound awesome!! Can't wait to see future projects!

[@alexhershberger9389]

Sick build dude. Your ability to bring your idea to life with no visible mistakes is remarkable with this being your second build. Just curious why you decided not to put strap buttons on? Again, sick build

[@nj1255]

Amazing result! I've built one guitar myself (and it was a Tele, so not nearly as much work as a Strat) and I know how much work it can be! Is there a reason to why you didn't place the output jack on the side or on the back of the body?

[@spalmgre9167]

Yeah me too wonder why the jack on the top side

[@anonymousstout4759]

Telecaster jack output would look majestic with this imo

[@saintsaens1992]

the whole video i as like: give this man a cnc machine! but then again you wouldnt be doing all this by hand and this is just mindblowing. as a person who did her apprenticeship as carpenter in the swiss mountains where the traditional craft is still somewhat alive i have to admit that not alot of the beardy old mountain dudes who were basically born with a saw and a hammer in their hands not a lot of them would be able to pull of something like this. huge respect!

[@larrydrozd2740]

I built a fully acrylic guitar in 1992. I did all the routing by hand with a dremel style tool and patience. Then I hand polished it all. The only thing I forgot was to not cut 90 degree angles, like at the neck pocket. It broke at that point during a show when I fell hard on the stage after hanging from a bungie chord. (Yep, I was a "energetic" on stage). I repaired it by tapping and bolting and gluing. Still have it.....hanging on the wall with the rest. Cheers!!

[@jonnymiskatonic]

Very impressive results. A word on the magnets, you gain no additional holding strength doing a magnet to magnet connection like that than you would a magnet to a steel washer. That said those little magnets are pretty cheap these days, so might not even be worth it to bother with washers or metal discs. Either way, subscribed.