My first step when I make a guitar

[@DaisyTempest]

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[@geoffdavies1199]

Tiger Tiger burning bright, in the forest of the night, what immortal hand or eye could frame thy fearful symmetry. (from memory, hope I got it right) I remember from school, about fifty years ago. What an inspiration! Thank you for this.

[@4legdfishman]

I've only been watching your videos for a short time now. I've got some catching up to do 😊 You're inspirational, kind, amazingly talented, and a motivator. I'm surprised that you don't have a million+ subs! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent.

[@robertr4193]

Looking forward to watching the build of this new project when you get started working on it.

[@barriepotter3753]

The University of Texas in Austin holds the Dylan Thomas archive including the notebook he used when he came to my home town of Llangollen in 1953 to prepare for his BBC broadcast about the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. This project sounds exciting by the way - I’ll be following its progress.

[@DaisyTempest]

Cool! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@BryceHatley]

Nice, my city! If you like BBQ I highly recommend Black's. You really can't go wrong with much of the places in Austin...for Mexican, I enjoy Taqueria Arandas (it is a little hole-in-the-wall place on S 1st St.). But again, you really can't go wrong with just about anything in Austin...a foodie's paradise. Enjoy it!

[@ambsquared]

Blake was my favorite when I took a year long course on the Romantic period. I found his works very approachable to a modern reader.

[@DaisyTempest]

Agreed! Glad he was a favourite for you too

[@LaverneLovatt]

Thank you for the little visit into your head space. I think my favourite part of this video was you hand shots. So very real. When I see other vids with the pedicured hands I have hard time velieving they are truly makers. Do not change. Keep it real

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you so much for following along!

[@justinlouismusic]

Exciting project!

[@mikebowers7161]

I love simple guitars. I think a smaller body with very little ornaments is so attractive. I don't really know if it makes too much difference but, the less decoration that is glued to a body (rosettes, purfling, large pick guards etc.) the more the wood will resonate, especially with a diminutive size. Hope it goes well. Ii will keep watching and commenting

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks so much for following along and for the kind words!

[@chrisgreenwood4713]

Daisy you are a Treasure!

[@DaisyTempest]

That’s very sweet, as are you I’m sure!

[@RandallMorris222]

Not being super creative myself, I have always been super interested in how creative people go about the business of creating. This video was perfect for me and I would be very interested in more like it. Thank you, Daisy!

[@DaisyTempest]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying!

[@jpavlvs]

"Did he that made the lamb make thee?" Very interesting line. Did he smile his work to see?

[@edgarcastrillo7554]

With this inspiration, your guitar wil be perfect, the most important thing is your soul in all your projects, I expose my admiration to you!!

[@duncanbarker1885]

It’s really nice to have a bit of an insight into your creative process. It helps calm my usually frantic mind.

[@sugatooth]

Excited you will be coming over stateside. Sounds like it’s in the timeframe of SXSW. You’ll get a solid Texan food experience if you have some TX barbecue, Mexican / Tex-Mex food, and some kolaches. Austin itself is a diverse place so you’ll have access to great globally inspired cuisines as well! If you find yourself on a road trip during your time here make sure to stop by Bucee’s.

[@DaisyTempest]

It does sound coincidentally VERY similar timings to SXSW… 🫢

[@DaisyTempest]

Aaaah thanks for the recommendations! Yum!

[@andresilva8444]

I was really hoping you'd say "The Tiger Who Came For Tea". Looking forward to this.

[@t.e.1189]

Your videos are so easy to watch. Thank you for sharing. It's hard finding really good and interesting content on youtube sometimes.

[@kevinronald4137]

I so look forward to this project it might even inspire me to get on and finish one of my own little projects. You are an inspiration to us old folks who rediscovering their love of construction.

[@DaisyTempest]

Fantastic to hear! Thanks for the kind comment ❤️

[@NotSoGentleJester]

Daisy your attention to detail is incredible, love the raw, real and beautiful display of all these things, steps and details.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks so much for the lovely Comment!

[@mattliebenau9083]

Very cool. Looking forward to the new instruments. It’s also good to see someone putting pencil to paper to design something.

[@chrisdrake447]

Very much looking forward to witnessing this instrument’s fearful symmetry grow ... although a nice angular cutaway al la Baden’s A-Style jumbo might add both a visual and a technical challenge to the project.

[@DaisyTempest]

Cool! Damn, tempting…

[@timbosson7753]

You absolutely rock, so nice to see young people still getting excited about creating something with their hands !

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks for following along - and for the kind words! ❤️

[@robertcoughlin4961]

Coincidentally, South by Southwest happens in Austin in March! It’s a great time to be there.

[@DaisyTempest]

A coincidence indeed 😎

[@enricopg2]

Daisy you're too much!!! I would go to London just to visit your shop!!! 😊

[@gmc3155]

Thanks for the insight & sharing your process Daisy, I learn a lot from your videos, I'm at college 3 days per week since August & I'm building a classical Guitar & I'm loving it, unfortunately I'm the only student building a classical in my class but I really want a classical Guitar so this way I get to build my own, I actually have a Tiger Guitar that I won at an auction on Easter wkend it's western red cedar top with spalted flamed koa back & sides & I call it my Tiger Guitar it's absolutely beautiful, I'd like to share a picture but I'm not tech minded so no clue how to do that lol😂 anyway thanks for taking the time to share it really helps more than you know! "One Love to the World 🌍 From Cold but Bonnie Scotland"🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ☝️♥️🌍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍀🌈🕊️♾️🙏☀️🌕🌠🫶

[@DaisyTempest]

Loved reading this! Hope my tiger guitar is as special as yours sounds 🐅❤️

[@andrewfrost8866]

Daisy, your passion and creativity really shine through in this video about your new custom guitar project. How you described how the figured wood and poem inspiration sparked the vision for this special build was captivating. I love how you're incorporating small, meaningful details that reflect the essence of Blake's poem into the guitar's aesthetics. You have a wonderful artistic vision and thoughtful approach to your luthiery, resulting in a one-of-a-kind instrument full of beauty, craftsmanship and soul. I can't wait to see the guitar come to life!

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment - I really appreciate it! I’m so glad you’ll be following along :)

[@johnetches9741]

Once again, OMG; you are an unbelievably beautiful, creative soul. The artistic sensibilities that flow through you are simply awe inspiring.

[@j.t.2722]

Once again I am amazed at the precision and accuracy that you put into your work. I will be watching intently as you continue with this build. Also I would like to welcome you to Texas. Please continue to post your work as it relaxes me to watch you craft beautiful creations.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you so much for the thoughtful words ❤️

[@BThings]

I love hearing people explain the reasons for the subtle, little details of something they're creating. For one thing, it makes me feel like less of a lunatic for having those detailed reasons for the things I make. More than that, though, I think caring about those little details can make the larger whole that much richer and more wonderful to behold, even if a given beholder *doesn't* know the behind-the-scenes reasons for them!

[@audiebrew]

I agree that you must go for BBQ - Blacks and Rudy’s are good. There’s also Salt Lick or the famous Franklins (the wait is significant). Tex-Mex is also a must - too many to list. Yelp can help find the best nearby. For burgers, I also suggest 5280 Burgers. For sweets, there’s Amy’s Ice Cream. I agree, lots of great food in our city!

[@knokeydv]

I am looking forward to seeing this instrument come to life!

[@padders1068]

Daisy, thanks for sharing your creative process, very different to mine being an engineer, but equally just as valid! Really looking forward to seeing the build! ❤

[@lawrencerasmus]

You should make it a fan fret

[@thijs199]

Well at least I can confirm this stuff is really tough to bend, when I started out I was like, man, this is never gonna work at all. But if you're patient and just keep at it. You can bend pretty thick

[@danandratis]

Find your creative process so interesting, thanks for the video Daisy - looking forward to see the building process on this guitar - Cheers from Canada

[@craigstrickland1572]

Very cool to see your enthusiasm going into each and every guitar, especially for this model.

[@markwarner5554]

I really like your design. I feel like, in a field where you almost always have to look at the headstock to see who made it, I would recognize a Tempest guitar from 10 feet without needing to see the logo.

[@DaisyTempest]

That’s so great to hear. Thank you ❤️

[@sapelesteve]

Having made an few solid body & one Acoustic guitar myself, I am looking forward to your new guitar build Daisy! Although I don't know how your wood choices will affect the tonal quality of the guitar, it should be very interesting. Happy Holidays to you & your family! 👍👍💖💖

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you! And to yours! ❤️

[@mikericciuti5996]

I really appreciated the glimpse into your creative process. It feels very familiar to me-I’m an architect. Beautiful work! Thanks

[@DaisyTempest]

I’m sure your drawings are much cleaner! Thanks for the kind words!

[@paulkiiiiiiim]

Would you ever consider doing small scale prints of your guitar drawings? Think that would be cool merch

[@DaisyTempest]

That could be super cool! I’ll consider it!

[@sbolfing]

Watching your body language during this video, it is really easy to see how passionate you are about it! Look forward to seeing (and hearing) the finished guitar! I don't spend as much time in Austin as I used to, but Austinites take pride in being "weird!" That said, you really need to sample Tex-Mex: it is unique. El Arroyo is a really good place and it known for their clever sign out front! Oh - I must have missed it, but are the back and sides Tiger Myrtle?

[@LilYeshua]

It would be interesting to hear how that guitar sounds

[@rodtaylor7690]

Just like to add my vote to all the comments below, and the future ones above, as long as they're awesomely complementary :) :) :)

[@thijs199]

Im waiting for my UK pickup to arrive before I can start drawing out the string spacing and with that neck width, I copied my current string spacing at the nut from my strat, but may alter this depending on the pickup spacing, building an archtop

[@bryantohyk]

lovely video! looking forward to seeing the end result✨

[@chriscisco3739]

I look forward to see this build start. Your selection of materials all complement each other so well. I hope you enjoy your trip here to Texas next year, at least its not during the summer when the heat easily gets over 100f (38c for you). I wish I could give you some recommendations on places to eat, I live 2 hours North of Austin in Waco but do not get down there as often as I would like.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@thijs199]

I had some mahogany piece, really small width though laying around from my former work. So I cut in half with a handsaw of course, and I bent it, pretty succesfully in a cutaway. But I'm pretty sure this is the african mahogany. Really tough to bend I read on this later. It took me a good couple hours, probably due to it having a crack at the cutaway, and the material being 3mm thick. I think I'll be succesful at glueing this crack though. And then I'm kinda happy with this 3mm thickness. Yes it takes a long time to bend, but I feel that is totally worth it. Especially if you don't do cutaways. Bear with me though this is all forum knowledge here, but also read that the sides of the guitar pretty much don't contribute to tone at all. So I feel that if I wanna make a good score on structural integrity, the sides are a good place

[@AndrewKellyLuthier]

Not in Austin, but down the road in San Antonio. My food suggestion is Taco Joint. Absolutely the best tacos in town that I've discovered so far. I had no idea there was a guitar exhibition going on in Austin, I need to keep an eye out for that.

[@DaisyTempest]

🤤

[@azrael1673]

Hi Daisy! Austin food will depend a lot on your transportation arrangements. Not the easiest city to get around in. as @BryceHatley said below, you can't really go wrong, but here are my recommendations for places that have the Austin vibe. Freebirds (Tex-Mex) Mod Pizza (build your own pizza) Las Polomas (HIGHLY rated interior Mexican) Buffet at the Whole Foods main location 6th/Lamar is good. Lots of good BBQ, places like Blacks are the "best" but Rudys is awesome without the wait time. And if you're a burger person, you can't visit TX without going to Whataburger. There's also a ton of small hole in the wall places and food trucks. I wait for the inevitable foodie flamefest about how none of these except Las Polomas are real "Austin" food joints, and IDC. the food is good 🙂

[@DaisyTempest]

Omg thank you so much! I’m so excited to eat my way into Texas

[@SveninColorado]

Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry? WOW! Looking forward to this project. Great concept, planning and choice of materials. I'll watching your progress in this endeavor.

[@DaisyTempest]

Yay! Thank you for following along!

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

There's a new technology called Nixt. It supposedly finds colors. Idk how much you embrace technology but for a person like you maybe finding colors is something that you could use. I love your content.

[@johnapppel64]

Thanks for the glimpse into your process, Daisy. None of my furniture designs are inspired by poetry, but perhaps that's something I need to try. :) The pieces I've built and the ones in the short-term queue have all been driven by functionality and my still fairly basic skill level. That hasn't left much room for getting too detailed in the aesthetics. That's left me leaning heavily on classic proportions and fairly simple forms, though those of course have their own beauty. You've selected some amazing wood for this project and I'm sure it will turn out spectacularly. I didn't catch what species you're using for the back and sides - is that goncalo alves, aka tigerwood?

[@DaisyTempest]

It is tiger myrtle! And yes furniture pieces would lend themselves well to poetry I’m sure :) thanks for the kind comment

[@MarkHolden73]

Great Video, lots in of info in this one again. good seeing just how much thought goes into a single build, and your process for pulling it all together. Milanote looks good, will have to take a look. Seems to be something I could use. Wow that wood looks fantastic this one going to be absolutely stunning. Maybe this build could be the sound of the "Tyger". I'm sure an upcoming trip will give some inspiration :)

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks mark! So glad you enjoyed!

[@robertm348]

I would like to be as creative as you, Daisy, but that's never going to happen. You are a joy to watch, to see your thought processes and ideas established first on paper, then with wood, glue, finishes and metal to make a beautiful instrument that will no doubt become a cherished heirloom for someone.

[@DaisyTempest]

Not at all true I’m sure! Creativity is in all of us in equal amounts, it just manifests itself in different ways! ❤️ thanks for the kind words and I’m glad you’re enjoying :)

[@robertm348]

@@DaisyTempest Perhaps, but you have channeled your creativity and honed your ample skills to inspire and create pieces of art that can produce additional musical art to be appreciated by so many more! Someday, I would love to spend an evening chatting with you over the dinner table. You are a fascinating young woman!

[@thijs199]

But before I can start I gotta actually build my sanding machine. It's like a DIY drumsander 400mm and a belt sander in one I now got materials made for.

[@rocknroller912]

Looks very exciting can’t wait to see the finished guitar. I was going to send you some stuff on longbow making but I can see you will be too busy

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks so much! Longbow making has definitely taken a backseat after the video 🤠

[@rocknroller912]

@@DaisyTempest let me know if you want it anytime and I can screenshot it, including how to make the string with waxed thread.i did a week course 20 years ago.

[@billbill454]

You should include the used drawing plans with the guitar when you sell it… I would love that… the dirty used manuscripts of where the guitar came from ❤

[@emulgatorx]

What's the wood for the back and sides called? Is it one of the tigerwoods and if so which one? Most of them seem to be "louder" than the one you show in the video and I couldn't find any mention of the actual name in the video.

[@Fretless108]

Looks a bit like tiger myrtle to me (Nothofagus cunninghamii) which is a Tasmanian timber, but I don't think Daisy actually said what it was? If she did then I must have missed it. Myrtle beech has long been used as an instrument timber in Australia.

[@DaisyTempest]

It’s Tasmanian tiger myrtle, yes! Apologies everyone. Well commented :)

[@Fretless108]

Myrtle - or myrtle beech as it used to be called - is a beautiful timber. Nice pink even tones and fairly easy to work. It can move quite a bit while drying, but once it's dried it's quite stable. The "tiger" effect is a result of spalting/fungal growth while the tree is growing. I've used several tonnes of the stuff over my lifetime. @@DaisyTempest

[@dave.harmon]

I'd love a single cut electro acoustic with a cedar top and rosewood back and sides. In a 00 style. Pretty sure I can't afford one though

[@NormPhares]

I’m glad to see great things happening with you and your business. I love parlor guitars because they are so comfortable to play.

[@ColinWatters]

Some time ago i speant several hours in a huge guitar shop with someone who was looking to buy a new acoustic guitar. It was very interesting listening to guitars of different makes, price ranges, species of wood etc. To my untrained ear once you disounted the cheapest models the physical size of the guitar made the greatest difference. A slightly larger body sounded quite a bit nicer to me than a standard size but more expensive model. I know this is all very subjective but is there a reason ?

[@blodpudding]

Awesome! Looking forward to see this realized! You could use some Tiger Eye gemstones for inlays in some way perhaps?

[@DaisyTempest]

I did think about that! I might look into it! I used to sleep with a tiger eye stone under my pillow to keep the bad dreams away as a kid :)

[@petergray3594]

Great size choice. I’m 7 years in on a Martin 000. I love smaller guitars but generally if you play them hard the tone falls apart (little martins do that quite early on but they sound quite good doing it as Mr Sheeran will attest). I found the 00 also started to fall apart on a massive strum out, but the 000 hung in with whatever I could throw at it. I spend most of my playing well away from the limit but it’s good to know you can go there if needed.

[@kevinmeachem2138]

Getting an insight to your creative design process was really intriguing! Loved the video.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying

[@hydroturd]

yooohoo, need new Daisy video! Not a woodworker, but just like the channel and guitar. Hope all is well.

[@johnbotica7136]

How about naming this model a "Daisynaut". A combination of your name and a dreadnaught. Also hairspray stops pencil from smudging as much. Just spray it after you draw all your lines.

[@michaelbishop.]

If you’ve found a previous design almost perfect, does that inhibit exploration that may result in second best?

[@daverobert7927]

Please Please Please show us the finished project "The Tiger" I know you will but just asking. Have a super day.

[@jamescopeland5358]

Looks like a great project Daisy

[@JamesMears76]

Hello, new subscriber here. This looks really good 👍

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks for subbing!

[@curve2music483]

Looking forward to seeing how you go about Building a Guitar , and seeing the Tools you use . One thing I’d like to ask is , could you turn down the backing track (Piano). I find it distracting and makes it hard to hear what you’re saying and I don’t want to miss your informative commentary 😊 Can’t wait to to see the guitar as it grows . Thanks

[@DaisyTempest]

Noted! Thanks for the feedback ❤️

[@jaredwilliams1031]

Daisy, how difficult would it be to design an acoustic guitar that plays just like an electric? Would most of the difficulty come from stringing the instrument, or would there be something unique you would have to do for the fretboard?

[@grekiely6245]

Thanks Daisy, amazing talent, very informative, and magic timber hues. You have some work "cut out" for you. All the best with this project. :)

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks so much (and for the pun) 😉

[@grekiely6245]

@@DaisyTempest No probs, Daisy, :)

[@PjRjHj]

Sounds like you've already designed the guitar 😅 Not sure what input we could have had. How about an acoustic bass, if there's a next time. Lovely concept and the "bear-claw" top and "tiger" bottom are just stunning. What species are they? Also, do you favour traditional guitar timbers, local species, or love to go exotic and non-traditional species?

[@DaisyTempest]

I guess I still have to choose a couple of things like headplates and maybe an inlay or two! In answer to your question I love any kind of timber that catches my eye, traditional or not.

[@thijs199]

yeah so getting that crack all the way back isn't gonna work. At the cutaway I got now stains from heat and a little dent because of the crack. I'll be using the real estate I got and just sand the curve until a thickness of 1,5mm. then glue a piece of maple veneer on the inside, this way nobody will ever know except potentially everyone

[@Pablo668]

Dang great work as always. Your designs seem to have a straight line kind of look but with still al little bit of curve here and there. I'm crap at describing designs btw.

[@DaisyTempest]

I know what you mean! Thanks for following along ❤️

[@darkiee69]

What was that beautiful wood for the back and sides?

[@DaisyTempest]

Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle! (Or ‘Tyger’ in this case 😂)

[@duncanbarker1885]

How about a gypsy jazz guitar along the lines of a ‘grand bouche’ Django?

[@stevegerry8693]

Maybe contact Collins guitars & Schaefer guitars for food advice? Both are in Austin TX

[@paulnorman-mi4jz]

Wow😊

[@litoboy5]

Cool

[@edgarcastrillo7554]

And I have to tell you about my reforestation projects, with in danger extintion species like Mahagony, Cocobolo and more in Costa Rica, if do you want to visit us, you can participate planting trees

[@DaisyTempest]

That sounds awesome, keep it up!

[@pugman1543]

I dont know if thers a copyright .imean if you put the poem inside the quitar

[@ivansidorov840]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@1MysteryZ1967]

❤

[@Slowe_]

If you are flying all the way to Austin you should make the drive to Houston for a day and check out NASA

[@DaisyTempest]

Oooh great idea. I’ll have to see what space for travelling I have, I’m used to UK cities being so close to one another!

[@user-ig3ry9jz6l]

Is this a Hand-knitted sweater?

[@jarrodtippins7995]

I love your dirty fingernails! It shows you are a real craftsperson! Lol 😂 ❤

[@DaisyTempest]

Haha it’s gross but unavoidable!

[@jarrodtippins7995]

@DaisyTempest Na not Grose! Nothing wrong with being dirty! Lol Keep up the good work. Love your videos. ❤️😁

[@thijs199]

and it's just like, I don't wanna waste the material and time I spent on it, right

[@elektrolyte]

why ON EARTH don't you use CAD. I' pretty sure as a business owner you already have a computer... you can basically get an old version (2005 autocad) for next to nothing!!!

[@DaisyTempest]

I’ve been taking a course on fusion360! For easy mould making :)

[@halfabee]

Background piano is very distracting.