Making a Doubletop Archtop Guitar - the "Canna Jazz" - (almost) Full Build

[@dnlvrl.]

As far as i know, musical instruments are the closest humanity has come to make magical artifacts and this one is one of the most beautifoul i've seen

[@RetroPlus]

That is the most beautifully crafted acoustic guitar i've ever seen

[@cannaguitars4593]

thanks mate, doing my best to do something special 🙏

[@opidonorman8833]

By far, very great sounding too

[@mndlessdrwer]

It's not acoustic, though? Or at least not purely acoustic. It's a hybrid that uses electric guitar pickups but is hollow bodied to allow for improved resonance and a more natural acoustic-like sound.

[@socialus5689]

@@mndlessdrwer Well it's a semiacoustic, i don't see the point in clarifying something we all know.

[@cannaguitars4593]

@@mndlessdrwer it's a pretty standard Archtop Guitar design, just a bit different

[@sydneyevans2637]

Jakob, I think your guitar is probably the sexiest modern guitar that I've ever seen. What a beautiful work of art!

[@cannaguitars4593]

Thanks Sydney. Means alot!

[@squirrelandchick9484]

The demonstration at the end is the icing on an extraordinary cake.

[@ukestudio3002]

Have seen and played hundreds of custom guitars here, in Santa Rosa, Ca ..as we had a custom guitar show annually. Yours would have been a stunner both in looks and sound . Wonderful work .! Thank you for uploading this video ! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@tetiaroa]

The tailpiece by it self is a work of art.......as always your artistry is huge......

[@cannaguitars4593]

thanks, I am very happy with how it turned out, definetely deserving of a gold plating :)

[@marcoszambrano7287]

This isn't a guitar, I mean not just a guitar, this is an art piece. In my mind I can picture Django Reinhardt playing it. Hands down, one of the most beautiful guitars I've ever seen.

[@cannaguitars4593]

Thank you, Marco. It never gets old to hear appreciation for my guitars!

[@Paultreat]

It is for sure THE most beautiful GUITAR I´ve seen - EVER!

[@rauschguitars]

Having seen this guitar in person, I would never have guessed how much effort went into it. Thanks for sharing!

[@cannaguitars4593]

My most complicated build. And that's saying something^^. But a lot is making the molds /model for the tailpiece that I can replicate from now on.

[@ralphM1114]

That is an obscene, extreme amount of manual work and craftsmanship. Amazing

[@MrHandleman123]

Looks like it was made by raindrops and trees working together. Beautiful work.

[@Chiller11]

A beautiful looking and sounding guitar. The top is insanely light weight. I liked that you showed the problems you had along the way like the crack in the top and the broken angle grinder blade. Those tools can cause injuries in so many ways. Your craftsmanship and creativity are exceptional and, after visiting your website, I think your instruments are reasonably priced.

[@cannaguitars4593]

Improvise, Adapt, Overcome! :D

[@cicalinarrot]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Not guitars, things. Also I wish all guitars came with that adjustable pickup.

[@socialus5689]

That is a criminally beautiful guitar.

[@TheFIDASchannel]

This guitar looks like it was designed on a different planet. Excellent!

[@cannaguitars4593]

I take that as a compliment :D

[@TheFIDASchannel]

@@cannaguitars4593 oh, it definitely is a compliment! I’m also a guitar builder and I’m always in awe with your construction methods. Bravo!

[@e.scottdaugherty8291]

That Beastie sounds as beautiful as she looks. Outstanding project.

[@cannaguitars4593]

Thanks, Scott, glad you like the sound as well. The Harry Häussel pickup sounds amazing.

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

Very clever moving pick up mechanism. Deserves a patent if no one else has already patented it.

[@cannaguitars4593]

I recently met another luthier from germany (Lukas Schmidt) who had the same idea. It was his Master Degree work and he said, he never found something like it in his research. Here's a link to his page if you are interested: www.ls-guitars.de/cms/index.php/en/model-16-5-en

[@TimTrOn3000]

Gibson grabber

[@jarrettporst4799]

The tones out of this thing are heaven, pure heaven. Gorgeous design, flows with as much love as the tones. Tells us all you are commissioning these for sale?

[@vawcreations5887]

I CALL IT BUTTER CUP GUITAR SO BEAUTIFUL

[@tnvalleyyoga7122]

You, Sir, are an artist. Well done.

[@Irkennalpha]

It s like someone who builds props for movies, suddenly made a guitar

[@nj1255]

What an absolutely beautiful build!

[@kerrylyons278]

One word says it all for the build and the end demo === WOW !!! ===

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

I like that you are using the "Kasha school" guitar building approach. Although I don't build acoustics, I have a similar building style, as in I have all my own designs and never copy others instruments, and often build hardware by hand, mainly tuner, switch, and control knobs, pickup rings and what not, and also love to hide mechanical elements like floating pick guards and such where it's not operant how they stay in place... I like the look of the tail piece, although it's risky having it hold by string tension only, as sooner or later someone may damage the top with it. I have a jazz arch top semi-hollow I need to finish (make the bridge), and I made the tail piece out of two metal rods that just slide into the through block of the body which also holds by mere string tension, but stays in place by how the two rods are screwed together on an angle, that need to be separated to get it out. I also like your esthetic style in artistry, and I too have a keen eye for design, and often build to a theme, and sometimes even make up a short story to go along with it. I always use matching woods all over the instrument, as I always hated instruments that look like the neck and body don't go together, like so many guitars do, IOW: If I use a flame maple top, then I also use a flame maple head plate or fingerboard and headstock binding, maybe in the inlays too. It just looks so much better when everything ties together and nothing looks like it doesn't belong or is out of place. Last but not least I am high tech, and have been using carbon fiber, two way truss rods, stainless frets, full fret access cutaways... since the mid 80's already, and keep the weight down and balanced. I also have never used hide glue, nor nitrocellulose which breaks down and decay's, melts under heat, yellows... When the instrument is stable as granite, and can handle pretty severe abuse without breaking, there is little to no need to ever have to take apart glue joints and make repairs in the first place! No planned obsolescence from me, I want people playing my instruments hundreds of years from now! Just one suggestion: The sliding pickup is great, and will give more variance in tone than using two pickups and a bunch of EQ, but I think springs will be much better than rubber bands, and some kind of sliding lever that keeps tension on the rails, but releases when activated to move it; Now I have to go to the drawing board and see what I can come up with. Great work Jakob!

[@cannaguitars4593]

Hey Bob (I assume). Thanks for your extensive feedback. Here are some thoughts from my side. I wouldn't call my building style Kasha. Even though it's asymmetrical. I used a falcate bracing on this one. The Tailpiece is only held by the strings, so for any string changes you would have to change them one by one or put something underneath like I did. For the woods I also like to use a limited variety, so mostly one wood (in this case plum) plus the neck (usually maple) and in most cases the spruce top. For the pickup I tried using springs, but there is just not enough room for that. Maybe you can come up with a design that works with springs and is as flat as this one (~8 mm). Check out Lukas Schmidt Guitars from Germany. He came up with a mechanism to unlock the sliding pickup: www.ls-guitars.de/cms/index.php/en/12-en/ I like the friction solution. The less mechanical parts the better in my opinion. Best you contact me via mail if you want to discuss this further: [e-mail]

[@scottanderson6807]

Very interesting outcome. The pronounced midrange of an archtop offsetting the recessed mids of a double top made for a surprisingly balanced sound, perhaps more similar to a flattop acoustic but with a creative visual aesthetic. Nice work.

[@cannaguitars4593]

Thant's what I am aiming for. A hybrid of arch and flat tops. Glad to hear I am on the right path.

[@sweetfruit7769]

thus is your coolest guitar yet! happy to see more from you!

[@cannaguitars4593]

thanks, I am pretty happy with it too !

[@sweetfruit7769]

@@cannaguitars4593 could it ever be possible to produce that design in factories at a large number? just in theory i mean. the process of creating them could be scaled up and then more people could hope to get one

[@totallyunmemorable]

Brilliant! Stunning! Beautiful guitar. One thing though: I recently observed that I can't leave rubber bands in my car or the heat (from the sun) causes them to break. I haven't totally resolved that it is indeed the heat that's causing the breakage, but be aware that your pickup bands could fail if the guitar gets too warm. That's some nice playing there. But I insist that one should dress appropriately for the occasion of the birth of a new guitar. Top hat and tails aren't necessary, but a tie and cuff links wouldn't be a bad idea. ;^)

[@SixStrings165]

Your creativity and craftsmanship is superb. Beautiful

[@juhapjolkkonen6504]

Yet another crisp sounding beauty!

[@wilgenesis4470]

Truly a work of art.

[@rebelliousfineart8202]

The sliding pickup was a really cool touch

[@jonharwood286]

I have just watched this video. You sir are a master of your art. I have built a few guitars that are different to the norm but, the guitar you have sculpted is a work of art. If i win the lottery, would you build me one please!

[@mndlessdrwer]

I always love seeing interesting variations in conventional instrument design, because it means that the musician doesn't need to completely relearn how to play an instrument in order to produce a different sound or tonal quality. Edit: finally made it to the sound demo and I don't know if it's from the pickup design, the hollow body, the laminated top, or a combination of all of these factors but the sound characteristics of this guitar are exactly my preference. Warm, deep, but with clean, clear and bright treble. It's a wonderful guitar and you should feel extremely proud of your work.

[@cannaguitars4593]

thanks, I really appreciate your comliments on the guitar. I am pretty happy with it. Not completele though, it always can get better. cheers

[@GL-GildedLining]

I really love that aesthetic. Everything came out gorgeously!

[@Robin_Trubingood]

It is a masterpiece! There is no limit to the skill and hard work of this genius. I bend my knee! (Это шедевр! Нет предела мастерству и трудолюбию этого гения. Я преклоняю колено!)👏👏👏👏👍

[@ОлегЛесков-у8о]

Wonderful sound

[@rogerhartje5964]

Beautiful! And the craftsman and craftsmanship! Not long ago I was was watching a video of one of the NAMES in American Made Acoustic Guitars and was appalled that from wood in the door to strung instruments being shipped there wasn't a craftsman in the joint. Probably the guy grading the woods was as close to skilled labor they showed.

[@cannaguitars4593]

Thank you for appreciating the craftsmanship my friend🙏

[@Markof101101]

Wow. Such beautiful shapes and tones 😍

[@warpspeed9877]

49:25 why rubbers and not silicone o-rings? Much neater and you don't have to coil them twice. As for the sliding rails of the magnet structure, you can insert at the side of the fretboard (exactly at the end) a headless screw at each side (just like you did with the pickguard) that will compress the rails and keep the magnets exactly where you want them. Another point of thought is the shape of your fantastic bridge. I would reverse its shape (shorter upwards-longer downwards) so it does not interfere with the picking hand's wrist (54:40). Wonderful work!

[@cannaguitars4593]

Actually, I have switched out the rubbers for o-rings by now :-) Also, I feel that locking the Pickup isn't really necessary if the friction is dialed in correctly. But since everyone seems to recommend something like it, I will think about a locking solution.

[@Baribrotzer]

Beautiful instrument, absolutely beautiful. And although it sounds fine, it does not sound as good as it looks - not because the sound is deficient, but because NOTHING could sound as good as that looks.

[@cannaguitars4593]

I take that as a compliment :D

[@carlosgea9542]

Un gran trabajo, como siempre. Gracias por tus vídeos. 😉

[@Studio22mix]

That looks amazing, very nice job 👍🏼

[@EliteRock]

A unique and beautiful guitar, and from what I can tell, it sounds as good as it looks (would love to hear it un-amped).

[@cannaguitars4593]

I'll make a video showcasing that.

[@stevehowell231]

Nice Design & great sound!

[@Bangkokguitar]

very interesting and awesome building skill! Bravo!

[@keiranbradley3238]

Really stunning craftsmanship, what a beautiful piece of functional art.

[@JacareDoQuerosene]

Absolutely superb!

[@localguy8]

Very creative love the headstock this prototype? Is beautiful, I was surprised it projected the sound without a sound hole . Great job beautiful guitar.🎸 🎸🎸❤️☮️

[@cannaguitars4593]

If you look closely, you can spot an opening at the cutaway area ;-) Also there is a sideport. Thanks, J

[@xavierdequaire5375]

impressive, beautiful to the eye, the ear and the heart!

[@s.m.masrakulislammedha3090]

Most beautiful guitar which also sounds great❤

[@zitnbit]

Beautiful and reasonable design. Nice work!

[@Augustjaz]

MINDBLOWN!! Master Luthier

[@keithbond9423]

Exquisite guitar. Very inspiring.

[@jamesnorton7601]

A sliding pickup. Genius

[@connlaffan6232]

Utterly Fantastic ! Thanks for the upload. I thoroughly enjoyed it !

[@royceteal-bp3xc]

You sir area true craftsman! Absolutely beautiful.❤

[@seitaishogun]

Looks Beautiful.

[@pedroleal7118]

Superb result! Looks like it has some characteiristics in common with the Luth, + magnetic pick-up , best of both worlds? Looks great, the kind of instrument an Elf would use! Thank you for sharing & have a great day!

[@cannaguitars4593]

Yeah, the harp-like sound wasn't intended to be honest. I just wanted to be on the safe side when it came to the bracing. But good that a lot of people like it as it is.

[@marcosnaves8325]

MAGNIFICENT INSTRUMENT !!! CONGRATS !!!

[@kohchang2007]

Incredible sound!! Very unique resonances. Would love to hear it in person..

[@chookstersshed5556]

Well done brilliant I would love one….sound’s excellent

[@billmiller9332]

woah, I am in awe, wonderful work!

[@Turboy65]

Definitely an unusual design but very nicely made and it sounds great. Quite a distinctive tone with harplike qualities.

[@cannaguitars4593]

Glad so many people like the sound. I was afraid I built it too stiff. But it's a matter of taste after all.

[@RonaldHawes-sr3cr]

Wow. A work of art.

[@sidensvans67]

Outstanding craftsmanship .

[@LORCAN_1]

Произведение искусства. Не отказалась бы от такой акустики.

[@aurynaichi7030]

Nicely made and sounds great!

[@cannaguitars4593]

Thanks :-)

[@bartekgreiner1473]

Outstanding build! I'm impressed by your creativity and design taste. I'm a big fan of the adjustable pickup idea, only other option I've liked are magnetic pickups on steel body (made by Verso Instuments). Did you consider pulling the pickup wire through the brass piping? If possible, It could enable a complete lack of visible wires. Great work, a pleasure to watch!

[@cannaguitars4593]

I love the Verso guitar idea of the movable pickup. I thought about to make the mount from iron, so it holds on the there on its own. The problem with the wire inside the tubing is, that you need some automated way to pull the cable in and out as you move the pickup. I think using the pipes as wires would be the play here. My only concern is that it might affect the sound in any way?

[@bass_covers]

stunning !!! Lov your work bro

[@jackmundo4043]

Wow. Masterful build. Thank you.

[@foxfish7115]

Great build warts an all, I love your inventiveness.

[@mausbeats8384]

Its so beautiful I WANT IT NOW😭😭

[@hakanaxlund7951]

Beautiful! very cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@sidclark39]

Very well integrated from amazingly well-matched components.

[@stevencochrane115]

Very innovative design. well thought out and executed.

[@glennmichaelthompson4112]

Absolutely wonderful tone!!! Refreshing to see some new designs in guitar making with some very forward thinking. Keep on straight ahead.

[@cannaguitars4593]

Thanks Glenn. Good to hear you like the tone!

[@Gerkozielman]

what a beautiful piece of art!

[@javamboy]

Insanely beautiful

[@NicHeuwGuitar]

Oh my... I really want one! 🤩

[@pandutresnalaga13]

My goodness this is beautiful

[@ElijahJamesReynes-o3u]

wow that's a beautiful guitar sir

[@pitpit64]

Its a well made beautiful musical instrument ,Its always about the sound. it sounds great!! Its not a painting to be admired,Its all the about the sound

[@ltcuaa]

never seen anything like it! beautiful

[@jimr5855]

Beautiful!

[@maurolimaok]

Absolutely Gorgeous.

[@Br--kfast]

the process itself is very beautiful. thank you for making this! love

[@MrDhalli6500]

What a gorgeous guitar, and it sounds amazing : ) great job. For me the part of what i consider the binding around the body of the guitar, the thicker darker wood does it for me, it's not a thin white line. Amazing.

[@cannaguitars4593]

Thanks my friend :) I call it the frame. It's basically a bevel that goes all around the top. The idea is to have a really stiff and heavy border that protects the top and reflects the energy back to the center.

[@rasaidtsang4456]

Beautiful!!!❤❤❤

[@itonuoro3813]

beautiful guitar!

[@stevensony3148]

Rasanya ingin kumiliki gitar itu. Suara, bentuk yg indah menyatu dlm instrumen tsb. Membuatku penasaran dg harga gitar itu. Sungguh sentuhan karya seni yg indah, keluar dr hati. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cannaguitars4593]

Terima kasih banyak! Anda dapat menemukan harga gitar saya di situs web saya.

[@seyyes100]

So beautiful and sounds wonderful.

[@mathquir190]

Great design

[@amblues4fun-passione-chitarra]

Davvero un grande strumento ... Molto bravo

[@codelicious6590]

For your next "fully adjustable" pickup, maybe ball detents could help with the slippage at the end of travel.

[@CroLlama]

The sound is just amazing, and the guitar is just plain beautiful. For the cable retraction, you could try some sort of a spring and vault mechanism, similar to bicycle derailleur

[@cannaguitars4593]

Interesting idea. It might be a bit complicated. The more moving parts, the more room for failure.

[@DeRaafMedia]

Beautiful guitar ... I admire the "experimental" nature of the build ... wish I had the means to try the guitar ... but @2:11 you take the bridge as a template to form the top. I believe this isn't the most solid decision ... IMHO

[@cannaguitars4593]

Yep, normally you should do it the other way around. I think I made the bridge first with a radius in mind and then took it as a reference. After demolding the top flattened out anyways, and I had to remake the bridge. In the end it was good, that I made the radius of the top too pointed for that reason.

[@captainchaos3053]

I can't help but feel you made that a much more difficult process than it needed to be. It looks great but what a lot of work. I don't like the position of the sound hole as I play down the last few frets quite a bit and it's hard to judge without physical contact but I'm gussing your hand would slip in the hole. But as a woodworking project it's beautiful.

[@PAINFOOL13]

Just Beautiful 🎉

[@chachaman4980]

Nice work!

[@bramklinkhamer8732]

That is so awesome and beautiful and unique. And it sounds great. I subscribed!