Most Expensive Guitar I've Made - From Driftwood to High-End Build

[@bryanvanhorn6218]

An absolutely beautiful instrument. I love the variegated ebony fretboard. Thank you for showing your work flow.

[@clarencebarton9371]

Love the reverse headstock. That was it for me. Beautiful touch, beautiful guitar.

[@JJ-mp7rg]

Gorgeous!!! Love that flame maple neck thru. Tip for the back plates: Amazon sells refrigerator magnets that work really good in place of screws. Total amateur here and I’m just finishing my second body and I used magenta for both guitars. The magnets are easy to install and they look so cool! Love the snap it makes when the magnets pulls the lid closed.

[@rowemo]

This is A M A Z I N G !!!!! FIVE STARS! This project has exceeded my wildest imagination. I'm still in awe and I can't wait to play it!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. \m/

[@FletcherAChristopher]

🔥 So happy to see got to Owen this guitar the build is a master piece. Now to play it :)

[@rowemo]

@@FletcherAChristopher i can't wait!

[@chrisstone-streetlightinte5629]

Dude i knew it was you!!!! This popped up random in my YT feed! Now I need to get a custom Flame guitar with my tarot on the 12th fret 😅😅😅😅

[@rowemo]

@@chrisstone-streetlightinte5629 hellyeah!!!!

[@jdmusicvandeventer1596]

The “ Neck outer coil” and “neck and bridge inner coils” sound absolutely out of this world!! It’s Cristal crisp and clear sounding!!🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@jimcoppa6946]

I love neck through body guitars they always stay true

[@DrMurdercock]

amazing work. ONly thing I would change would be magnetic rear cavity cover. A little more work, but deff worth it. Each build gets better and better man. Keep it up

[@tamasalfoldi9575]

Beautiful work! I've made 5 guitars at home and I agree: the most important/useful tool is the router, the #2 for me is the shinto rasp. One tip for hammering in the frets: to avoid accidentally hitting the fretboard with the hammer, use a piece of metal (I use a cylinder shaped metal which is about 1,5 cm thick), put it on the top of the fret and hit the piece of metal with a hammer or rubber hammer.

[@pieknocker1]

An absolute work of art .... AMAZING!

[@rockpilerising]

Wonderful instrument. Never seen nails used as side dot markers before but what a great idea - using in my next build.

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

I’ve never seen a builder use wood dowels to merge a pieces of the body into a neck like that. Beautiful build and the way you described the process and tools and pricing … very cool! Wish I had tools and the expertise to do this. Subscribed!! Right on dude! 🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@antonioazevedo8513]

Absoluety, beatiful!!! Great Job, Man!

[@RuthlessMojo]

I’m a luthier and guitar tech and have been playing guitar for 28 years. That guitar is a thing of beauty. Really like the driftwood top. Even though it looks great as it is it would also look really nice if you incorporated colour resin in the top. I’m partial to multi colour resin tops and I’ve even incorporated gold guilding to give it a bit of extra pop. This was a really nice build though. Look forward to seeing what you do in the future.

[@FlameInstruments]

@@RuthlessMojo thank you Sir.

[@rubenwillemsen6396]

Congratulations on this beautiful instrument. Also really enjoyed the music in this video. Keep up the good work!

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

What a beautiful guitar...very well done.

[@thedarkstorm2636]

you are a genius!this is worth gold

[@sebastianrothe]

cool idea and awesome build! thx for the vid

[@michaelj.anderson1116]

Amazing build. Beautiful work. I would love to own a guitar built by you. I'll let you know if I ever win the lottery. Lol 😂. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.

[@denisweening]

Just amazing! Great skills, thank you for making the video

[@Scott-pr9qg]

Awesome build man. Love how it looks! Well done!

[@nivescico6618]

I love your creativity. Every instrument is more and more wonderful ❤

[@jimcoppa6946]

You are truly a master builder

[@RoyBrown-dg1tl]

First time I've checked out your channel and I'm so glad I did. The guitar you've made is just stunning, a thing of beauty. I will be visiting your channel again, cheers brother 😀

[@luismiguelperezr]

Absolutely Fantastic Bro.......

[@nivescico6618]

The way you work is pure art!

[@jimcoppa6946]

Absolutely incredible awesome you are the best

[@rocksteady1676]

looks good 🤘 dont forget your time in that tally too... manpower is the greatest expense so don't cut yourself short 👍😎

[@GILLIE-w7l]

Outstanding work. Thanks for your posting it up for us🎉

[@berserker_2886]

Fantastic mate, one of a kind. Priceless

[@erwintur2]

Wow... speachless once again. 🙏🏼

[@DimKAt21]

Killer looking guitar friend!

[@joshuaroche7127]

Beautiful guitar. You have really nice design taste and very good with your tools, inspiring.

[@johnsurreal]

Excellent craftmanship right there! Congratulations on an awesome build!

[@FlameInstruments]

@@johnsurreal thank you!

[@quintintheron8655]

You make me want to build a guitar.... awesome work

[@vkgraphics]

Amazing work.

[@MrSoulful88]

Nice inspiring work!

[@cliffanderson7544]

I want one!! Awesome!

[@shoetree]

Those lines are FIRE my friend!!

[@donnieellis9305]

I'd say $2500 with Hard Shell Case..... Awesome Build, enjoyed the Video and the final result is incredible! Can't wait to see your next one!

[@JasonBock]

Beautiful. I'd love to play that :)

[@MegaGriffis]

Great work. Beautiful looking instrument. You should be getting a least twice the cost of goods because of the time and effort you put into it. Great video explanation too. Thanks!

[@jdmusicvandeventer1596]

I’m a Custum knife craftsman, a muso and a Gemini!! So please never expect from me to be able to choose between the two forms of art. That will be impossible from my side. Never the less, the price point you’ve mentioned here is absolutely cost. You should be able to ask the cost price plus at least $2K USD for your work. It takes a lot of hours to build something like this and it would only be fair to ask money for your time and hidden costs. I had some TV Jones pickups special wound for myself some 12 years ago, so it’s about time to build myself a semi hollow Gretchen-like guitar. I’m after that type of sound for many years now!!

[@MetalheadOv666]

$2500-3000 Awesome build btw! Definitely subscribed!

[@vincemade]

stunning... great work!

[@IdovShai]

Great work!

[@MrErikchaugen]

A BEAUTIFUL build!!!Subbed!!

[@dougww1ectebow]

Beautiful guitar!

[@eliottbellanger644]

I'm not a big fan of modern guitars and extravagant headstock shapes but I have to say that this is worth every dollars love the tones love the headstock shape love the driftwood top just perfect 🤌🏼 cheers form france 🇨🇵 !

[@FlameInstruments]

@@eliottbellanger644 thank you bro! Cheers from Czechia! 🇨🇿

[@tedrobinson3802]

I worry about the almost solid epoxied top with the wood back. Expansion and contraction may cause separation. I like the look.

[@RoomFourError]

If I could build a guitar at your amazing level, I would charge materials plus AT LEAST $35 per hour labour.

[@Randomnessaralus]

More like $75 a hour

[@FlameInstruments]

@@Randomnessaralus shieee... More like 5$ per hour.

[@regularguy1144]

@@FlameInstruments Don’t sell yourself short, that guitar took craftsmanship plus the wear and tear on your tools and a lot of your time.

[@Giant_Guitars]

This is unreal, subbed! Can't believe I only found your channel today 😮

[@FlameInstruments]

Thank you bro.

[@sukmayaSunar-z8i]

Firtst viewer .❤❤☘️☘️. How much money does your guiatr cost if you sell them.

[@jeffreymoffitt4070]

At least 2 grand

[@CMRWoodworks]

Really cool build!

[@activese]

Hi, congratulations. I am not a fan of epoxy on guitars, because of the idea, of the weight and the plastic appearance, but your idea, research, materials and execution, made my day, and the combination with that gorgeous fretboard, looks exquisite. How much did you charge for the instrument? and how much do you charge for a standard 12 inch radius fretboard from that same wood?. Cheers.

[@FlameInstruments]

@@activese I charge 2-2.5x the total costs of materials and hardware for my instruments. The same would go for fretboard only. Thank you for your opinions!

[@DUY1337GUITAR]

I'm still scared to do epoxy pours, haha. Great build once again!

[@Jw12077]

try using a Japanese handsaw with some tape marked at the height of the cuts for another option when cutting fret marks

[@AvyScottandFlower]

Hey man! Great build! I enjoyed the process, from start to finish 😃 Which preset (if you don't mind me asking) did you use in GuitarRig 6, from 29:26 ? Sounds very haunting Would have liked to see the measurements on how you make sure the intonation becomes as good as possible on every fret on every string on a multiscale, that seems to me like a daunting task Cheers!

[@Grieva-SeeD-]

Absolutely gorgeous work! Have you considered putting your brand name on the headstock? With your work so eye-catching it seems criminal to not advertise your brand on it.

[@GuziOnly]

Za mě velkoparádní a krásná práce, navíc i bez vybavení dílny minimálně za půl mega od Festoolu jako u spousty jiných, převážně zahraničních, jůtůberů. Klobouček a jen tak dál. 😉

[@FlameInstruments]

@@GuziOnly Díky šéfe:) Upřímně vůbec nechápu, jakto že každý USA woodworker na KZbin má Festool. Je to extrémně drahé, ale možná je tam zvykem brát si na to podnikatelské úvěry.

[@josepheucolono]

Stunning!!

[@malmhridar]

Fantastic work! Could you please tell me where you buy carbon rods? I find it quite difficult to get it in proper dimmensions to reinforce the neck. Thanks from advance!

[@FlameInstruments]

@@malmhridarthank you! I bought them from an ordinary local model shop (airplane / ship models / toys etc...)

[@elceme]

F*ckin beautiful ! and the sound... 🤩

[@ricardoespindola6161]

Beautiful craftsmanship. How much do you charge to make another guitar like this one?

[@FlameInstruments]

Thank you:) I usually ask for 2x-2,5x the costs, but I'm afraid I'll have to rise it a bit in the future...

[@arnauhernandez5228]

Hey man!! I've been wanting to start building guitars myself. Are there any hand tools, power tools or DIY tools that you would consider necessary, other than files, clamps, sandpaper etc?

[@FlameInstruments]

Plunging router, drill...

[@jameswatkins1297]

Beautiful work. What scale length is it? I love the work you did on the neck.

[@FlameInstruments]

@@jameswatkins1297 25.5-26.5", thank you

[@1-eye-willy]

brother, you got ballz of steel! cutting those fret slots with the router without a jig, you must be really good with the plunge router 😂

[@FlameInstruments]

@@1-eye-willy I use a guiding straight edge for the Dremel router, no more sophisticated jig necessary.

[@ths1158]

Could you please share where you bought the ebony and curly maple from? Also, your video is very inspiring, beautiful work. I am a guitar player that wanted to make my own guitars in the future but had a nasty injury from using a power tool foolishly... In any case this is still one of my passions.

[@FlameInstruments]

@@ths1158 thank you. I buy all my wood lumber in local wood stores, not online. Close to Prague, Torapo s r o.

[@WolfFang1971]

Stunning…to say the very least. What did this particular build weigh?

[@FlameInstruments]

@@WolfFang1971 I didn't weigh it, but it was definitely above average weight. Heavy guitar.

[@WolfFang1971]

@@FlameInstruments Thanks for replying. Weight aside…it’s a beautiful guitar. I really dig how informative your videos are as well. Really looking forward to your next project.

[@chrisstone-streetlightinte5629]

If I'm not mistaken I know who ordered this guitar. He's been one of my writing partners for years.

[@jacquesnixxo353]

Nádherný kousek 😲zkusím napsat Mišíkovy do zbrojnice at tě navštíví 🙂 A chtěl bych se zeptat, viděl jsem video kde borec používá na místo palisandru speciální tvrzený papír, je to levny materiál a má dobré vlastnoti v rámci hmatníku, myslím že i česká firma Aviators guitar to používají, nepřemíšlel jsi na tím?

[@FlameInstruments]

@@jacquesnixxo353 děkuji:) heleď já radši dřeva, hlavně když jsou divoce prokreslený.

[@HaileyThiccc]

i would pay AT LEAST $5000 for that piece of art

[@nothanks611]

Hello Master of the Routing. I have never seen someone so skilled with a Router. What is the magic dust you use at 9:07 ? Is it powdered metal that fills the gaps and shines when polished?

[@FlameInstruments]

@@nothanks611Thank you:) It's ebony sawdust, to fill the tiny gaps around the inlays.

[@victorsilvas9603]

Badass!

[@Emily-qh7wt]

I've been watching your dark souls and Elden Ring guitars. Would you ever make one based on metal Gear solid franchise?

[@FlameInstruments]

@@Emily-qh7wt I didn't play the franchise... Shy to admit

[@Maltechr]

Thats wood is called Mopani :) Its a beautiful African hardwood :)

[@synesthenext9215]

That guitar is sure heavy

[@edhauser6052]

How long does it take you to create a guitar? I’d like to buy one, but I’ve been burned before, you put a big down payment then it takes so much longer than quoted and prices go up, or the go out of business….this guitar is fantastic. Also can you create a bass guitar?

[@FlameInstruments]

@@edhauser6052 I do it as a part time job, which I do in my free time. Sofar. I am doing all I can to make this my full-time main thing. Right now it takes me around 2 months to make a guitar (or a bass, the process is very similar). The thing is, so many people are asking me about custom builds, I have to delay their projects or even decline, because of the time and the current job I hate but have to do just yet... I never ask for money in advance, that would be stressful for both me and the customer. I buy all the hardware, electronics and materials and then sell it for approximately 2,5x.

[@tool4132]

Bloodborne guitar when!? Awesome work on this one though!

[@FlameInstruments]

@@tool4132 I have to buy Playstation and play it finally... Or would it be cool to build a Bloodborne guitar after just seeing a few let'splays? I don't know...

[@tool4132]

@FlameInstruments I would suggest playing it cos I do think it is the best Fromsoft game period, and you never know how inspiration would strike you. But if you do play, avoid spoilers at all cost because the twist in that game is insane.

[@BCGworkshop]

can i ask question? why do you didn't make armrest with random sander? also about shielding paint, if this application cost 4$, gosh. I bought 2 kg of graphite and mix it with any type of laquer, acryllic paint, shellac or anything else, and it actually cost me near 5$ in Ukraine. That is not much of economy, but it will enough for the end of my days for sure) Good job, keep it up)

[@FlameInstruments]

I eventually did with a fine grit, but orbital sender works slower, and makes an uneven surface, because the softer parts sand faster and harder parts slower. And when you have mixed material, it would end up uneven.

[@BCGworkshop]

@@FlameInstruments oh, i see) thnx

[@B_dubbs_7]

"It takes patience to cut hard wood like this" *pulls out a circular saw* 😂

[@jmartin5679]

Fuc ing A bro. nice job!!

[@Sinkovc3]

I m making a guitar at home, just the body and its alreadi a lot of work. luckly I live in woods and my dad chops a lot of trees so I basicly have free wood

[@peppesgabello]

Wait a second, so 300$ for pickups and they don't come with the battery pack?

[@davidllewellyn312]

You spoilt the glue..... How dare you think you can make a guitar when you sit the glue 😂 Such a beautiful guitar. For the peice that is removed from the back of the neck how do you make use of this?

[@FlameInstruments]

@@davidllewellyn312 thank you:) from the cutoff pieces I usually make cutting boards.

[@snipermonkey1124]

pooopici bracho

[@FlameInstruments]

@@snipermonkey1124 Dyk more

[@DylanPwnt]

It is truly original and beautiful and the value of something like this is subjective. Yet you didn't include stuff like electricity, the space you're in all that cost money . This is income so whatever tax is involved where you live needs to be added. Plus your time to even get the wood into the shop etc plus your hours of labour. I'd say 2,409.76 USD plus relevant taxes.

[@KPNJ3470]

I’d say that’s a $6-7k guitar. Had to be 50 hours of labor. Veri nice work $125 an hour

[@みるみるミルキィウエイ]

When can we see a bloodborne guitar?

[@FlameInstruments]

@@みるみるミルキィウエイ the very moment it comes on PC.

[@Slears]

SHOW!! What an Instrument...you are surely a master of your craft...your Guitarist is not.. Price depends...if the headstock would say PRS or Musicman it would cost maybe 3K to 4K Dollars. If a western master Luthier would have built it, it would cost even more..up to 5 or even 6K I guess

[@georgesanderson9123]

I think that $1500 plus labor would be the least I would sell it for. Georgie

[@BOMJOVIofficial]

Мебель по звуку

[@TheEdge92]

I would say around 2700-3500$

[@FlameInstruments]

@@TheEdge92 nice:) but it was sold for 2200$

[@georgejohnson7591]

@@FlameInstruments Someone got a bargain! You wouldn't have been robbing anyone with another $1000 on top of that.

[@FlameInstruments]

@@georgejohnson7591 thank you

[@maxwiz71]

Value and price might not be the same. Your time is worth at least $50/h. I suspect that guitar took weeks to build. If it was 4 weeks that would be $8000 plus the $1000 for materials. Very few people will pay $9000 for a guitar. So I am guessing you were paid far less than that, maybe $3000 🤷‍♂️ Big difference between price and value there. Often is with real craftmanship.

[@benjaminrapp7418]

That wood is mopani.

[@iAmDislikingEveryShort]

Tuners were way too overpriced..

[@jeremiahmeraz9298]

It’s actually not driftwood. It’s grape vines

[@benjaminrapp7418]

It's actually mopani.