Making A Custom Stratocaster With Epoxy and Olive Wood

[@narrowgate528]

Thank you for not putting music, it seems that everything is inundated by it but here, I thoroughly enjoyed the absence of if and just the pristine ambient sounds. Watching you work was mesmerizing and the steps were beautiful. The finished result was gorgeous.

[@grantkoeller8911]

The guitar turned out like a masterpiece!!! This could be a $3000 guitar but you can't put a price on a original. It's totally handmade and I love the olive wood!!!

[@GiftyPrincessy]

I love the combo of this one! Wish I could see it in real life, its so cool!!!

[@hosauce5466]

ive watched alot of these vids, concrete, metal, glass but this one truly is beautiful in the end

[@diggie9598]

This is one of the funkiest projects i've seen in my life. Hat off sir, awesome job. Great artist.

[@viper_fan]

This guitar is so beautiful! I am overwhelmed! I kind of feel on the edge of crying, because of the pure beauty!

[@kuyajotv]

Nice wood crafting. Well done. Wonderful. Nice sharing

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you for watching

[@jimmooney5223]

Let me start by saying that is gorgeous. I love the look of the olive wood and the gloss finish. I think the only thing I might change would be to reorient the billet so the electronics are on the wood side, not visible through the epoxy. I'm just not a fan of seeing the wiring. That said, you've inspired me to try something similar. Now I'm keeping an eye peeled for similar pieces of wood.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Amazing work! Cheers

[@KING.ink69]

I was hoping you’d play it Good shit tho came out tuff

[@horsefighter_69]

At the time of filming I didn't have my Focusrite yet, but my next build will have some sound samples. Glad you liked this one though!

[@mikemartin6554]

@@horsefighter_69 I totally loved it!

[@plokchanrotha7170]

លោកគី

[@Hesh_Mast]

I love the smell olive wood gives off when your drilling/ cutting it

[@horsefighter_69]

I love it too, it somehow smells sort of sweet, but unlike anything else I've ever smelled

[@tdalb8985]

Very cool. So cool in fact I'd almost like to try it. Doubt my results would be as nice. A vary dark blue epoxy, Strat, maple neck, no pickguard, Hard tail. I never use the trem.

[@horsefighter_69]

Thanks. I chose the hard tail too, I don't like trem systems, and it would ruin the look of this guitar

[@ALIASZARDOZ]

Wouaaââââhhh ! ! ! Marvelous ! I am speechless. Bravo.

[@horsefighter_69]

Thanks

[@lancem.2597]

Excellent looking axe, great craftsmanship.

[@dezionlion]

I thought it had a picture of bob Marley on it when I fitst looked at it! I guess that’s your reflection? Great looking guitar!

[@horsefighter_69]

Haha, I don't often get recognized as him.

[@blhgrrr2183]

@@horsefighter_69 Ik moet soms ook even 2 keer kijken hoor.

[@ChrisFranklyn]

That came out wonderfully. I love the juxtaposition of the gnarly old wood with the modern clear resin.

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback

[@pamcarr4003]

This came out quite nice! Thanks for sharing! Pam

[@horsefighter_69]

Thanks Pam.

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

A real beauty!

[@Baronstone]

That is a matter of opinion

[@gunnar2321]

@@Baronstone really? Cmon. Don’t be that guy

[@Axewarriorz]

@@gunnar2321 Well said bro.

[@shawntristen7881]

i know im randomly asking but does someone know of a tool to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost the login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me!

[@orionbrentley154]

@Shawn Tristen Instablaster =)

[@seanhonan9152]

Looks great.......how does it sound?

[@horsefighter_69]

Sounds great, sustains a lot, mostly because of the decent weight, and the lack of a tremolo.

[@billffitch1787]

That looks beautiful...a work of art...bet it sounds as good as it looks!

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you. It sounds a lot like a normal strat, with a little more low-end

[@kamrankazemi]

Waoooo.... Really nice...... Perfect Instrumente... 👍👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@BoudreauGuitars]

Stunning, but needs more coats of clear on the top to level out the finish. Nice job!

[@horsefighter_69]

It would have taken a couple of precise drips of epoxy to even it out, but I kind of like the textured finish. Makes it feel more natural.

[@RetroPlus]

It's beautiful, the woods are just gorgeous

[@jorgecardoso6671]

a los genios ...se les dice genios ...porque lo que hacen ..lo hacen ..con amor ..bien por ti Dylan ..gracias genio...Dios te bendiga siempre...

[@fiestabgs]

Great job! I started building kits a few years ago,it’s definitely a learning experience. Maybe one day I’ll build a body from scratch. Loved the video,I hope you make some more.

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you. I started in kits as well, but making bodies from scratch is way more fun, because you can make stuff that you will never find on any kit. My advice would be to start out with some MDF or plywood to try it out, that way you won't feel bad for having to throw out a nice piece if it fails.

[@fiestabgs]

Dylan Schuurmans thanks for the advice,I think I’ll try it

[@hokehinson5987]

Very unique spin on blending artisan wood and epoxy. Great job!👍

[@pelleblid]

Really nice results, I am thinking of making one of my own in the future and this is a great guide! Thank You!!

[@horsefighter_69]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Good luck on your own project, the most important tip I can give you is to seal the wood to avoid bubbles, and to mix your epoxy very thoroughly

[@TarynnElizabeth619]

Great Build Dylan! One suggestion for your future builds. Never use any epoxy or clear coat in the neck joint or on the neck itself where it joins to the body, and also never use metal inserts on the neck, it should seat together only wood to wood in order to give you that complete neck through body tone. Fender makes great necks screws, available at a very reasonable price on Amazon, and can be used on all types of guitar build. Just Good advice, and again, a great build...!

[@horsefighter_69]

I've used those Fender style screws before, but in my experience they tend to snap a lot. The metal inserts combined with the M6 bolts makes a very strong bond. Maybe I'm just buying the wrong screws, because the metal they're made from is always really low quality

[@TarynnElizabeth619]

@@horsefighter_69Drill pilot holes and use a good ratcheting hand screwdriver, instead of a drill.

[@horsefighter_69]

@@TarynnElizabeth619 Even with a screwdriver they seem to snap or get stripped

[@TheWind213]

I Love it, You are an amazingly talented guitar builder. I loved watching you create your work of art.

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you very much, I appreciate the love

[@cozm0859]

Man that looks sweet. I’m a little worried with that live edge that the bark wast completely removed, but it looks so good with it on there. Hope it doesn’t crack away and it lasts a long time!

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you, when i took it out of the mold I tried to break the edge to see how strong it was, but it really seems to be solid

[@cozm0859]

Dylan Schuurmans That’s awesome man.

[@erickoliveira7039]

Queria ouvir o som dessa Guitarra ! Parabéns , Sensacional 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙋🏻‍♂️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@tugrola]

I have some 1000 years old Olive slabs. Low diameter but perfect pattern.

[@horsefighter_69]

You can make some beautiful stuff with that wood. Cuts great, and smells wonderful too

[@tugrola]

@@horsefighter_69 will keep those for a future guitar project. Wish i can do

[@horsefighter_69]

@@tugrola You definitely should. Maybe try making the body from MDF if you've never built one before, just to practice. Would be a shame to have to throw away a nice piece

[@tugrola]

@@horsefighter_69 yes ofc. I am an export sales manager of a big furniture company. And i have everything to work on. Thanks for the advise

[@tugrola]

@@horsefighter_69 i would like to send you the photos of them. Not trying to sell dont get me wrong. Just wanna share these beauty with you. Would you give me your email or something

[@Raul1971xxx]

Great guitar build of 2021.

[@BK42Cycles]

Good work Dylan, You deserve more subscribers :) You have a new friend in Warsaw - Poland

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you

[@Jesse-B]

The wet look is pretty awesome.

[@carpo719]

I don't know if I just missed a part, but where is the output Jack?

where is the jack output?

[@horsefighter_69]

On the backplate, I'm probably going to move it in the future

[@grantkoeller8911]

I would put more winds on the strings in order to pull strings down into the the nut.

[@horsefighter_69]

Yeah, I'm used to locking keys so winding them traditionally is kinda tricky for me

[@jmartini8875]

I think Leo Fender would've liked this. Really cool Dylan. Cheers.

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you.

[@friscochirinos]

Beautiful mute kind of sound

[@centaurus5676]

I think with parts and labour you would be looking at about £1,400 0r about 1,600 euro's....Amazing craftsman!

[@horsefighter_69]

That sounds about right, thanks for the feedback

[@not1fromyourworld]

That's absolutely awesome , I have 11 guitars and not a one looks that cool

[@horsefighter_69]

Thanks. You can always modify your current guitars to make em look different😉

[@vicktorv]

what is the money value of that guitar and all your work that you invested? (Beautiful!!)

[@riduribo]

Hermoso. Falta la prueba de sonido. Me gustaría tener una así. Saludos desde Colombia...

[@laurentpourrier5835]

Bonjour C’est magnifique Bravo Combien vendez vous vos réalisations ? Cordialement

[@horsefighter_69]

Merci beaucoup. Je ne pense pas que j'ai un prix exact, donc vous pouvez me messager sur Instagram si vous voulez

[@lugasingerchannel3243]

Excellent

[@zymbuble3582]

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I really liked the frosted look of the epoxy before buffing. It has that glass feeling to it and made the guitar really stand out. Anyway, awesome work.

[@horsefighter_69]

I really liked that too, kind of regret it, I'm actually thinking of doing something similar again but with a frosted look.

[@chosenideahandle]

After all that work, it would be nice to have a sprayer for a proper clear. Looks cool though.

[@horsefighter_69]

Yeah, I'm thinking of cleaning it up, levelling out the whole finish

[@CrispBeats]

Wow beautiful work but the question remains: where is the jack output socket?

[@horsefighter_69]

It's on the back

[@CrispBeats]

Sorry, missed that one! :) Love the pickguard free look of the guitar body! Well done!

[@mastluob2554]

That is one hell of a lot of epoxy

[@cavanimakesthenoise]

WOW Congratulations!! What is the spray can u use at 14:22 ? Is that the High Gloss Clear Finish? Thanks so much.

[@horsefighter_69]

Yep, it's a high gloss clear coat. I think this is a Motip can or something.

[@giovannivillagrasso]

where is the output jack attack?

[@horsefighter_69]

It's on the backplate

[@giovannivillagrasso]

​@@horsefighter_69 Oh,i see,why you didn't show how the guitar going connected and how is the sound? i hope one day,you can show the final effect of this job!

[@horsefighter_69]

@@giovannivillagrasso I might post a demo one day

[@TheWind213]

Absolutely Gorgeous

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you

[@WesW3187]

That’s a lovely guitar. Very cool.

[@jessporter8173]

Dylannn!!! I keep checking back to see if you posted more videos yet... I love seein your work!

[@horsefighter_69]

I'm working on it, I have like 3 videos filmed but I'm struggling to find the time to edit. Thanks for checking in though, I appreciate it

[@jessporter8173]

@@horsefighter_69 I am so excited!!! I understand editing is a PAIN. Hope all is well!

[@horsefighter_69]

@@jessporter8173 Thanks for the patience, I'm going to try and edit it this week and have it up next weekend

[@jessporter8173]

@@horsefighter_69 Mint!! Can’t wait! Take it easy Dylan : )

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Beautiful. Very well done.

[@sinr764]

awesome dude!! bravo !! what brand is the resi n you used??

[@horsefighter_69]

MrBoat, I think it's only sold in Europe

[@j.r.777]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you

[@thebuck1152]

Man, that's just downright cool

[@horsefighter_69]

Thanks man

[@carlo1195]

What a beauty! great job.

[@horsefighter_69]

Thanks!

[@carlo1195]

@@horsefighter_69 And smart idea to put pickups in wood.Epoxy is just fine for pots and pickups switch.

[@mr.lipasteretebuzo6344]

Those who dislike this video is someone that know nothing about what is art

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you, I appreciate it. I guess some people just don't like epoxy.

[@mr.lipasteretebuzo6344]

@@horsefighter_69 excellent art.. Keep it up 👍👍👍

[@mr.lipasteretebuzo6344]

@@horsefighter_69 the truth of art is about the quality and not the quantity

[@thegreatconsummation6939]

My friend, AWESOME WORK!

[@horsefighter_69]

Thanks man

[@thegreatconsummation6939]

@@horsefighter_69 welcome guitar brother!

[@dwinemetamorph]

Really nice build Dylan! only shame we didn't get to hear how it plays... maybe a brief follow up 'sampling' video...? 😉

[@horsefighter_69]

Thanks, I appreciate it! I don't think a sampling video would really show what this guitar can do, since KZbin compressed the audio so much it would kind of defeat the purpose

[@RichardCole1002]

Very cool idea !

[@TranscendingVibrations]

Nice work!

[@apis9053]

Very2 beatiful work!

[@jamesding3281]

cool stuff, thanks very much for the video...what brand of the string-thru bridge did you use ? if you rebuild it again, maybe you will want to consider the epoxy on the upper side..? i imagine it will look even better then, if you allow me such thinking...

[@horsefighter_69]

The string-thru bridge is unbranded, you can get them from a bunch of different places, at different price points

[@mabulblue]

木の皮がクリア越しに見えて最高ですね❗️ エポキシ層と木材層が割れて分離しないかと思うのですが大丈夫なのですか❓ 表面のディンプルを埋めなかったのは意図的でしょうか…

[@shanelled1165]

Absolutely stunning. Great job!

[@ВладимирКарелин-п5о]

Отличный проект! Респект! Но если бы поставить в акрил светодиодные лампочки то было бы ВАУ эффект!

[@horsefighter_69]

Thanks.

[@mr.yellowguitar5402]

can i buy this guitar? i love the design so much

[@horsefighter_69]

If you're seriously interested you can DM me on Instagram

[@republicofnoobs7437]

What wood varnish are you using in the end ? I am having a hard time finding one

[@horsefighter_69]

Well, I'm using the epoxy as a sort of base coat, and the final layer of clear coat is just a spray can automotive clear

[@republicofnoobs7437]

@@horsefighter_69 thanks for the answer, I want to obtain a glossy finish , my plan is first a primer ( spray ) then apply colors, and once dry the glossy finish

[@horsefighter_69]

That would work. Brad Angove has some good tutorials on finishing a guitar with spray cans, you should check that out

[@patburrell]

Where did you get the guitar tracing template?

[@horsefighter_69]

I got it off AliExpress, if you're in the US you're better off buying it from StewMac

[@Majo0o0o0r]

That's cool! So you simply put some more epoxy on the sanded epoxy to make it transparent again?

[@horsefighter_69]

yep, it makes it a flat surface again. If you sand it up to 400 grit you can also just clear coat over it.

[@Majo0o0o0r]

@@horsefighter_69 thank you, I have to try it some day :)

[@Elcarsh]

@@horsefighter_69 Hmmm, so the second layer just fills in the uneven surface of the first layer. That's fascinating

[@MarkFromTaiwan]

good job ! is this guitar over 7lbs10oz?

[@horsefighter_69]

I haven't weighed it, but it's not very heavy, obviously heavier than a normal strat, but still very manageable

[@MarkFromTaiwan]

@@horsefighter_69 thank you so much

[@damianesquibel]

looks good and it was fun to watch but you should have played it at the end of the video so we could see how it sounded.

[@horsefighter_69]

Yeah, didn't have the right recording equipment at the time, sorry about that

[@pecahndasmu]

Awesome guitar....

[@alsamuef]

Master piece!

[@Betonschlong]

Gaaf hee! Ben benieuwd naar hoe hij klinkt.

[@GuitarLearner]

10:25 ughh, that neck is beautiful

[@horsefighter_69]

I know right? It's a neck I got from Asia, these only cost around €50-60

[@bomaananto7364]

Very nice

[@peroon6669]

Nice. And sound??

[@horsefighter_69]

I completely forgot to record sound samples for this guitar. My next video will though. The strat sounds great

[@AchillesWrath1]

So awesome. How did you learn how to do all of that? One of my dreams has been being able to build my own guitar. But i don't even know where to start.

[@horsefighter_69]

There's a lot of people on KZbin that can help you, that's how I learned. Here's some channels you should watch to get started: -Brad Angove -Guns and Guitars -Crimson Custom Guitars -Texas Toast Guitars -Mills Custom Guitars -Burls Art -Modustrial Maker -Phil McKnight

[@marcelosou9134]

Uma verdadeira obra de arte ! Parabéns pelo desempenho ! Deus abençoe !

[@muziekfeestje8635]

Dankjewel. Fijn om iemand zo zorgvuldig aan het werk te zien, Mr. Sandman. Goeie achternaam voor een houtbewerker trouwens! (flauw, ik weet 't)

[@horsefighter_69]

Haha, dankjewel. Als je dat flauw vond heb je mij nog niet gehoord.

[@sikenoskesama2752]

Very very good 🤘

[@richardarguelles194]

Absolutely amazing guitar beautiful

[@horsefighter_69]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@nelos7519]

Where did you find this neck?its amazing

[@horsefighter_69]

I found it by chance on AliExpress, and decided to try it out. If you search for electric guitar neck they'll pop up in the results

[@nelos7519]

@@horsefighter_69 thanks!

[@benarmarak123]

Very good job sir ..😍🤗

[@songwriterjj6022]

Would be cool if you could somehow light up the epoxy part, with LEDs.

[@horsefighter_69]

I thought about doing something like that, the only problem is that if an LED burns out, there's no way of replacing it

[@Dreamdancer11]

That is a super nice build although i would prefer the clear epoxy part to be on top so no electronics are showing.....

[@horsefighter_69]

That's the thing with wood, you can't really choose how it grows, so all you can do is work around its curves

[@haririod1139]

How can I tell if the wood has dried well and is not warping?

[@horsefighter_69]

I bought this from a wood shop that only sells dried wood. The piece I used was also planed flat.

[@TinovanRijswijk]

Hou Mooi geworden zeg!! Bij de Arnhemse Fijnhouthandel gehaald aan het stempel te zien.

[@horsefighter_69]

Jazeker, eigenlijk de enige plek waar je dit soort hout kunt vinden

[@estradacommusica2413]

Tu desempeño es muy bueno. Agradecemos sus explicaciones. abrazos...

[@christianfelixferdinantha7208]

This Will be the nice smelled Strat, anyway, that's look so natural and cool👍, was it heavy to play?

[@horsefighter_69]

It's not bad at all, it's a bit heavier than a normal strat but it won't break your back

[@christianfelixferdinantha7208]

@@horsefighter_69 so like an les Paul i guess, nice project👍

[@EP-rq3pn]

Damn, dude. Absolutely gorgeous! Do you sell these? I'm just beginning to learn guitar but I want one!!! Like others have said, I was hoping to hear how it sounds. Would you consider uploading a vid of you playing it?

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you. I haven't really sold any of my guitars, but if there is serious interest I guess I could. My next video is coming up pretty soon, I'll have some sound samples for that

[@michelinmanp]

Great build, can't see a jack plug on it though?

[@horsefighter_69]

Yeah, I totally forgot about that. Ended up drilling through the back cavity plate and putting it in there. I might change it in the future since you can only really use 90° cables with it

[@michelinmanp]

It doesn't matter, it's still an awesome job, very professional, and looks excellent...

[@elvergreenwood9909]

How much you charge for a custom build??

[@horsefighter_69]

Depends mostly on the parts, wood types used and body design(semi-hollow, tops and backs etc.), you can send me a DM if you're interested in a custom build

[@ladislavschvarcz7475]

Zdravím 😃 dobrá práce 👍👍👍

[@jessporter8173]

THIS IS FREAKING COOL AS HELL OH MY GOSH!! I don’t even play electric but hot damn I’d make one just to sign my freakin name on the neck. This is so freaking cool, great job! You went through this like it was your typical morning coffee, freakin professional dude, this is mint!

[@horsefighter_69]

Thank you, haha. There's always some small hiccups along the way, but it's all about how you solve the problems you encounter while building it. Tbh, this was my first time working with casting epoxy, luckily it worked out.

[@jessporter8173]

Dylan Schuurmans you seemed to do great! Honestly not much different from the other hundreds of epoxy videos I’ve been watching lately... maybe just more sanding between the pours? Unless you just cut that bit out. But regardless, you did a great job hun! This video is definitely goin in the save folder haha

[@horsefighter_69]

@@jessporter8173 Thank you, I appreciate the love, I did do some more sanding, but since it's kinda boring I cut a lot of it out. You really need to sand between layers of epoxy, or else it will really show