Olive Wood should make a beautiful guitar neck, right? | Build Ep.1

[@fatpotanga]

It does indeed look stunning. I like how your approach to your videos is evolving, they’re not only great to watch with a coffee but I learn so much as well; clear and concise and just beautifully done. I often think I wish I’d watched this before I did X, Y or Z!

[@TornelliGuitars]

I really appreciate that feedback Jamie, that’s really great to hear, thanks. I was worried people may not like the new approach in this video but the feedback has been really kind so I’m going to concentrate on getting this style and format as good as I can make it. I always look forward to your comments Jamie so any suggestions you may have for improvements are always welcome too!👍

[@LisaHarsh]

Was on vacation and missed this video. It’s truly beautiful.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Lisa! I wasn’t sure how it would turn out but I’m so pleased with this one. It seems to go really well with the rosewood top from my latest vid (also thanks for your kind comment on that). Really looking forward to finishing this one 😀

[@adairguitars]

You make it all look so smooth and orderly. That neck does look fantastic.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment Arran, I just watched your latest GGBO vid and that guitar looks stunning, possibly the prettiest top I’ve seen, it really is a stunner! My builds are only orderly because Im endlessly thinking and planning builds 🤣… I’ve made this guitar 100x in my head already!

[@paulcumming7438]

Love your instructional videos and other information. Please keep them coming . Start to finish video helps so much to understand build order process. Thanks for taking the time to submit them ,it helps amateurs like me so much. Respect 👍

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a kind comment, I really appreciate it Paul. I’m glad these vids are helpful. 👍

[@JagStar]

That neck looks amazing!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment, I really appreciate it!👍

[@jurgenzoller4407]

Always so easy to watch your vids. Very relaxing style. You make building look so achievable...you put confidence into the builder.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Jurgen, I’m really glad that’s how it comes across 👍

[@realitystudioscustomshop]

I do enjoy the care and attention you put into your work. That's a gorgeous looking neck

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks, I appreciate it!👍

[@tomking8315]

11:19 The Tornelli apprentice appears again!! Great video again, love the attention to detail that goes into these guitars

[@TornelliGuitars]

Haha, you saw it! Thanks buddy, I really appreciate it!👍

[@mrwaffles1394]

Very well done. That is very beautiful wood, but you have really done it justice.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the really kind comment, it’s very much appreciated!👍

[@espenbjrkvold5119]

Lovely work. I actually liked the video just a few seconds before you told me to. 😊 Greetings from Norway.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment, I really appreciate it! 👍

[@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd]

This looks amazing, great job. The thought of having to make the neck scares me a bit from making a custom guitar.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment, I really appreciate it. The neck is definitely the more difficult part to build but there are lots of ways to make it easier. Things like pre-cut fretboards can be a good idea for your first neck.

[@williamwilson5154]

I stumbled across one of your finishing video last week and loved it. Immediately subscribed! I really like your approach to building and your designs are a pleasingly perfect balance between contemporary and classic. Your videos need to be seen by more people! Keep up the good work!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment and subscribing, I really appreciate it. Also thanks for the feedback on my designs!👍

[@JeffGillis-lv1rz]

Exquisite! I might offer that a walnut binding would be a nice contrast between the neck and fret board.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment. That’s actually a really good idea, I may consider that in the next one!👍

[@constantinez551]

well that is a beautiful neck.. ! very nice job keep it going, cant wait to see the results .. !

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment, I really appreciate it!👍

[@torridweiss]

what a beautiful set

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment, I really appreciate it!👍

[@ChrisFranklyn]

When you get past that magical point when "Oh my god, this is actually going to be a guitar!" that's great.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Yes I know exactly what you mean, thanks Chris!👍

[@FrugalFixerSpike]

Gorgeous my Brother

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Spike, I really appreciate it!👍

[@SweetTGuitars]

Man you're going to catch me on the subscribers! I'm really glad its going good for you brother. I love this guitar design and I'm sure it's going to be just lovely when you're done. I can't wait to see it! I agree with what you said about building. The talent is in the design. Pretty much anyone that wants to build a guitar, can do so with the desire to do so. It creates so much joy in my life to do it. It's challenging and just an absolutely beautiful craft to be involved in. The other huge benefit is belonging to this community. Everyone is lovely and I'm so proud to be a part of this with you. You and I may be trying to build a brand but anyone can benefit from building their own instrument. It's so satisfying to complete a build and play it. It's really magical. You do really nice work Gio! Peace my brother. Great video. ✌️

[@TornelliGuitars]

I’d love to get to 1000, I so hope it happens! And thanks Todd, your right, design is the most difficult part to be 100% happy with. I’m so glad to be part of this community too, I hope it stays the positive place it is right now! 👍✌️

[@fatpotanga]

I couldn’t agree more about this community Todd. Its rare you get something like this where everyone is treated the same irrespective of experience and rarer still, (as far as i can tell) no trolls! And I can’t thank everyone who shares what they do and how they do it enough for the inspiration, help and support.

[@raymondcollins4665]

Man! This is so awesome bro!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment my friend!👍

[@bhartissimo]

You're right, that olive wood neck does not need the sapele strip down the middle. It looks great on its own!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Bart, I thought I’d build one just in olive to see whether I really liked it. And I agree it doesn’t need anything else. I’m definitely going to use it more!👍

[@dominicmercer6953]

Hey Gio...that neck is stunning...thankfully we've a plentiful supply of olive wood round these parts🤣 (not to mention walnut)

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Dom, I’m really loving the olive and yes, hopefully I’ll always have a good supply!😀

[@GuitaraddictsWorkshop]

Found out about you through Sweet Tea. I'm working my way through all your videos and just wanted to say hi and great work!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Wow thank you, that’s great news. And thanks for the support, I really appreciate it!👍

[@GarlandStringedInstruments]

Excellent video, Giacomo; your ‘new approach’ works really well for me! And congrats on that lovely neck - it looks an absolute stunner. Nice calm work, very precise, couldn’t ask for better!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks so much Chris, that feedback is really valuable for me. And thanks for the kind compliments on my work.👍

[@robertr4193]

I enjoy watching your videos sense you simply explain what you are doing and are calm and meticulous with what you are doing. I Line the guitar design and the wood you have chosen for this build and I'm sure it will look fantastic once completed. Looking good.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for you kindness and feedback Robert, it is much appreciated!👍

[@jamescopeland5358]

Great video

[@Jayde-guitar]

Beautiful

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment Laurel, much appreciated!👍

[@ghosthawk65]

Very pleased to see olive working well as I have read it has ‘poor stability and moves in service.’ Fabulous grain and natural lustre - not just chopping board material! 👍🏼🎸 love your new body designs. Do you have an offset, too?

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment, I really appreciate it! And yes, I have an offset design that I’ll be making after building the single and double cutaway designs.

[@D_Morse]

I agree with your appraisal of olive wood as neck/frretboard material; it seems to work quite well. Do you have a target thickness for the fretboard prior to sanding in the radius?

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks David, yes I use the same dimensions each time; 6mm for the fretboard and 20mm for the neck.

[@nsjguitarsakascotsman6989]

You seem to get a lot done in a relatively short video, very organised compared to my rambling mess lol. PS the wood does look pretty gorgeous.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Haha thanks, I’m trying to stick to 5 vids total for a series because I’ve got a lot of builds on the way now. I do enjoy your videos, particularly including your thoughts but I think you’re better at holding peoples attention than I am! So best if I demonstrate a lot and chat a little 🤣🤣

[@nsjguitarsakascotsman6989]

@@TornelliGuitars I talk as much to myself when the camera is off 🤣

[@TornelliGuitars]

@@nsjguitarsakascotsman6989 🤣🤣

[@guillaumeburlet673]

Looking great ! Are you not concerned that the wood will move after carving thus ruining the fret leveling job ? Is this a non issue or are the carbon rods that good ?

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the comment 👍 I’ve done it this way on the last few necks I’ve made and it has been fine. I always double check with a fret rocker before I start crowning just to make sure, but so far I haven’t had any issues.

[@borgonianevolution]

That Olive is gorgeous. I love how meticulous you are about your work. Iknow alot of other people are just as persistent in their measuring and cutting but some seem very ham fisted when doing the work. Seems you have a nice touch with the wood working. So calm and relaxed. Now does that Olive get treated like Maple and needs to be hard coated or does it get oiled like other fretboard woods? If it gets oiled I may look into it for my first attempt at a neck next year. I have a nice chunk of Rock Maple that would do nicely with some darker wood in a design I am working out over time. SUPER SECRET stuffs man!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Bill, I look forward to your comments buddy. I do feel totally relaxed when I’m completely immersed in a build, it’s like therapy for me because I take the time I need on everything and never rush. I guess the workshop is my peaceful place!😀 And the olive should be fine with just oil, that’s my plan. Looking forward to hearing your secret plans, when is that coming?

[@borgonianevolution]

@@TornelliGuitars Not until next GGBO most likely. Its going to be pretty intricate if it is possible to do do what is in my head. May require some of them fancy woods you big boy builders use to pull off.

[@joswijsman8175]

Very nice looking, beautiful neck. But isn't it a bit heavy? I don't like a neck dive 🤔

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the kind comment, and no it’s not too heavy, I don’t expect there to be any neck dive on this guitar.

[@joswijsman8175]

That's great, success with your piece of art!

[@liamtahaney713]

I wonder why it's so uncommon? Much stronger than maple, about the same as rosewood. I would imagine it's much cheaper than some other fretboard woods...am i missing something here?

[@TornelliGuitars]

Its about the same price as rosewood but nowhere near as abundant in most places. To get olive pieces large enough for a neck blank is not an easy task in most countries. It’s also heavier than most woods. However it is extremely hard, really pretty (imo), and feels fantastic when it’s polished up and oiled. I’m going to continue using it for as long as I can source it because I absolutely love it. 👍

[@luthiferbuilds]

first off id like to say where the F is my t shirt 🤣 beautiful neck buddy! that olive is sexy!

[@TornelliGuitars]

🤣🤣 Haha I’m still waiting, this is Italy! When I chase them they just say ‘soon’, no joke! Thanks for the kind comment buddy 👍

[@luthiferbuilds]

Don’t mind me just here learning

[@TornelliGuitars]

🤣 Thanks for dropping by buddy!👍

[@herbertarnold1912]

🎉 ᎮᏒᎧᎷᎧᏕᎷ

[@orbodman]

You need a bandsaw.

[@TornelliGuitars]

No I don’t 😂