Part 1 Forged Carbon Fiber Floating Top Guitar by James Herbert GGBO 2021

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

Wow! The perfect start to my Saturday. I can't wait to see this come together. B

[@MrEdnap]

It turns out building guitars is a lot like playing the guitar, some players are great and make you want to play more, and some are so good they make you want to quit!😂😭 can’t wait to see this one, looks like it’s gonna be incredible!

[@mickdebergerac1143]

😲😲😲😲😲😲 WOW!!!! Great author and guitar builder...Sorry couldn't resist...

[@murrayphoto819]

Very nice craftsmanship, you made it look easy. With carbon fiber and epoxy, slow and easy is the only pace and preparation is key!. Wonderful job!!! I really enjoyed watching this video!!!!

[@wesmatron]

I was thinking that it was an awful lot of unnecessary work... but that end result is stunning.

[@juanokita4401]

Good and excellent job Sparkling flakes in carbon fibers like it I imagine the end

[@jimmygrant3151]

OK, I was skeptical it was going to turn out, but SLAP! right on my face! What an amazing job. Can't wait to see the rest.

[@runningwithscissors0911]

Never saw this done before -- fascinating to watch. Thank you.

[@einarabelc5]

So you've never watched Ben over at Crimson Guitars?

[@jonahguitarguy]

Very cool looking. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@maxradford5089]

Absolutely beautiful piece of art. My goodness. Can't wait for the finished product. 💯🤟

[@marcb487]

Really glad the algorithm led me to this video. Absolutely in love with the shape so far, and the forged carbon looks amazing. Can't wait to see how this will turn out

[@donyoan]

Wow! This is from another galaxy! Waiting patiently for Part 2

[@harrisonandrew]

Wow, that was,fascinating. Can’t wait for the next episode. Great job man!

[@rickbaker4571]

THAT is ridiculous!! love love love it!!

[@olsonspeed]

The Future wants it's guitar back. Stunning and elegant.

[@hkguitar1984]

So amazing. I can only imagine an Arch-Top or even Les Paul style guitar body. Also, now I understand why Carbon Fiber components are so costly, skill and labor determine the finished product. Thank You for sharing this with us, much appreciated.

[@matt69cp]

Absolutely fascinating. Awesome work mate! 👍

[@daniellarson3068]

I'd never seen this type of construction before. Working with this stuff is a lot like fiberglass work.

[@nigelallen9933]

Wow! Just WOW!!! Subbed. Can't wait for the next part(s). Makes sure your video has the right # tags so that Ben/Crimson see this. Great build, great video production... CONTENDER 👍

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

Thank you! Glad you like it. Are you talking about #tags in the video description or keywords when creating the vid or what? Would love to remedy this just don't know enough about youtube to know what goes where. Thanks for the heads up and the compliments!

[@nigelallen9933]

@@ringbrookstrings2868 Add keywords (tags) to the video. You can do this at and/or after upload. They are important to ensure people who are searching for "GGBO21" (and all the variations of that search term) actually get the result returned by KZbin. I would also put "GGBO21" (or whatever Crimson have suggested is the 'official' #) in the actual title for each upload.

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

@@nigelallen9933 Thanks, will do!

[@jamesha175]

i like your musical soundtrack tunes

[@77eamonnd]

This is a unique concept, and the forged carbon fibre looks amazing, I cannot wait to see the rest of the process

[@decomputerleraarable]

fantastic start. Can't wait. Rob

[@LRBerry]

That was such an amazing process to watch. I can't wait to see part 2.

[@mattomon1045]

the back looks great . I can't wait to see the rest of your base!

[@richardappleby9519]

That looks fabulous. Interesting to see how it all fits together.

[@gordoncouger9648]

Nice! Carbon scraps make a great mold.

[@danobrien4518]

Absolutely Beautiful work.

[@ShawnHeath]

Respect! You did a good job of showing how involved this process is. I can't wait to see what you'll do next for the rest of the guitar.

[@noneyabidness9644]

Looking forward to part 3.

[@johnvandevelden7524]

Excellent execution and a beautiful result. Bravo 👏🏼✌🏼

[@Q3ToPBuZz]

Incredible work. Thanks for sharing.

[@SevenPillarOfFolly]

Can't wait for next instalment!

[@marcelogaea1064]

From a humble player: you are a master of your craft. Kudos to this mesmerizing presentation. Best of luck and hope you place in the build-off.

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

Thanks, Marcelo!

[@BujinInk]

Wow....this is rather impressive. I love when another builder gives me feelings of inadequacy...and many new ideas:-)

[@chrisyoung8062]

Just beautiful!

[@CharlotteHerbertentomologist]

So much work!!! But it looks amazing!!! Well done!!!

[@naycnay]

That looks incredible.

[@Charles-Darwin]

That's brilliant work man! Your method and approach are inspirational

[@SaccoBelmonte]

that looks absolutely gorgeous!

[@CrinosAD]

This was simply awesome! Nice work! (both luthier and movie maker) :)

[@prinsferdi]

Looks great so far! 🙏

[@nevada150]

Fabulous work.

[@Marcelo_B_159]

Amazing! Wow!

[@Voartist]

When you brushed on the top layer of resin the color just jumped out. I don't really understand what you did but it's beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your build. Good luck!

[@briw4647]

very nice. im looking forward to see the results

[@terrybanks5063]

you just know the 2 dislikes on this video were from people that struggled to put a kit guitar together. well done mate, that was class. never seen anything like it. credit where its due dude... edit: i just seen the final outcome, how beautiful. that is a mesmerising finish. BUT IS IT TONEWOOD? lol. maybe thats where the dislikes came from! peace brother! amazing craftsman, just subscribed.

[@chriszaferes5984]

Pretty AMAZING!

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Stunning!

[@flyinpolack6633]

Amazing work!

[@lunarlight1]

amazing finish . enjoyable video

[@pinballrobbie]

Great way to use up carbon fibre off-cuts.

[@steveroberts]

Never seen this done before. It's a lot of work, but good result. Ty

[@Jester-Riddle]

Serious skills on display ... Subscribed.

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

Wow everyone, thanks for all the support! Part 2 will be dropping at 5:00pm EST Today, be sure to catch it if you like what I'm up to. And seriously, thank you so much for all the nice comments!

[@hkguitar1984]

So amazing what you are doing here. I love it when Science/Technology, Artistic Skill and Drive and a Passion and a Vision all come together.

[@mcgill6546]

Good video ! Precise and efficient work... curious to see the result :-)

[@DanDjurdjevicplus]

Beautiful!!!

[@wolflahti412]

Gorgeous

[@jw_au]

Amazing!

[@jurgenzoller4407]

Truly amazing, great work.

[@sonicmayhym]

allot of work with some seriously toxic stuff..can only say this....absolutely awesome...looking forward to where your vision goes now...be well brother...

[@maximetremblay4546]

Really interesting that you chose forged carbon fiber for a guitar build. Please note that with forged CF it is also possible to mold in the metal inserts that you can use later to install the bridge.

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

I'll probably be making the bridge without any metal parts to keep weight down as I'd like it to be a mostly acoustic instrument, but I love the versatility that composites offer with adding things like metal inserts!

[@greatreset3]

Wow! 🎶🎸👀

[@markgordon4368]

Nice, that's a skill.

[@JP-wb1oo]

Interesting. I spent years laying up prepreg cf (uni and twills) and kevlar, all oven/autoclave cured. The infusion method is new to me although other than the resin flow mesh and room temp cure resins, the mats are all the same . I'd like to make a kayak one day, infusion looks like the way to go. How about those carbon fiber splinters huh?

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

The carbon splinters are horrible, though still better than glass imo! I'd love to get into prepreg, do you think making my own autoclave would be the way to go? And Infusing a kayak sounds like a very cool project. Just make sure you set up the spiral so resin doesn't have to travel more than 18" or so.

[@percusswords]

Beautiful

[@eworcustomguitars]

Very cool stuff brother!

[@cheapskate8656]

You got me, I want to see the rest of this :0

[@adairguitars]

Outstanding!

[@Mike-hr6jz]

Water shield is a better release agent you would have no sticking and having an air blowout in the middle a tube did you put in the mold with clay over the center of the hall when dry you just blow air into it and it popped out just a suggestion..

[@BoneheadGuitars]

Holy wow man...

[@shockthefox]

Oh hell yeah! I love it

[@johnwallace2319]

nice music choice

[@quintyss1290]

S-she's beautiful T_T. Can't wait to see how she plays!

[@anuallaf]

Nice work

[@davidrees1840]

Wow, really cool look for carbon fiber - can't wait to see the next video. What's the music from 0-3:05? I love all the music here and on your other video, so how about adding that info in your notes? Thank you!

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

Hey that's a good point! Credits are now in the description and thanks for bringing it to my attention.

[@davidrees1840]

@@ringbrookstrings2868 :)

[@martinhelgren]

That is amazing! Looks really good! And BTW - please make a bass. Almost no one does - and when they do it's almost always a standard J og P.

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

I think you'll be happy with what I've finally landed on!

[@StevenKroeger]

Can you make a guitar that works like a cell phone? And runs apps just like cell phone ?

[@timolaitila1639]

W O W

[@murrayphoto819]

At the end the CF looked like a light blue. Was that just the effect from the lights??

[@rauschguitars]

I like the idea of composite and unusual materials in guitar building, and found this video very informative. That forged carbon is stunning! How are you dealing with ventilation? I'm assuming you don't want to breathe in any of the chemicals.

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

Ventilation in the shop is pretty poor until it's warm enough to throw open all the windows. As a result I pretty much live in my respirator any time there's anything stinky around! And yup, definitely do not want to breathe any of this stuff. Hopefully a few years from now I'll be able to build my own shop and make certain there's great ventilation! Until then I try to just do this stuff occasionally.

[@geoffwood2712]

@@ringbrookstrings2868 Be cautious, if you are smelling the gel coat thru your respirator (it's styrene you are smelling) then it is also concentrating in your liver. And please use long-cuff gloves while working with the epoxies, will become a skin irritant around your wrists as splashes get on the skin when brushing it on and even when mixing for infusion. Develops over time but with repeated exposures you can develop this allergic reaction and sanding without gloves and with forearm resting on part contributes to this. Been doing this since 1984, it's safe if you are. Great work!!

[@johngrant5749]

Superb. Now subscribed.

[@peterwilliams8922]

Wow.

[@rvaguitars]

Badass

[@jaylawler8289]

Brush clear in mold before laying up for flawless finish

[@numberkruncherr]

What is the spray adhesive you're using to tack the Carbon Fibre in place?

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

I've tried a few different ones, not sure what I was using there, but the best one I've found yet is Krylon's gold leaf adhesive. It's a fine spray with a light bond so it doesn't leave as much residue as many of the others. Also it only really matters on the first layer that will be exposed. For connecting the inner layers you can really use whatever's convenient so long as it's a glue that fully dries.

[@xTheZapper]

I'm surprised you made the mold out of carbon, most people use fibre glass as it's loads cheaper.

[@svgs650r]

Tip: A "respirator" is only as good as it's proper use, and if you could smell the VOC's from the gel-coat you were either using the wrong filters or the the filters you were using were saturated and no longer safe to use. Be careful so you can continue to make cool videos

[@einarabelc5]

Good background music choice. Gives an air of seriousness and thoughtfulness rather lacking in most build channels. It helps watch the build rather than fighting it in order to "be cool".

[@philosophe8435]

Waooo incroyable superbe

[@harcourtmudd]

You guys do know Forged Carbon is compressed scrap bits don't you? I guess compressed scrap doesn't sound as good.. Fiber orientation is important in strength and rigidity. Random scrap is just that. Don't let them fool you. Would you feel better if they called it recycled leftovers?

[@dfbess]

nice! now clean that workspace..lol

[@jeffbeck6501]

He built a bicycle helmet?

[@chrishainey]

Love the design, but why give the guitar a butt-crack?

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

I know, I know, it really looks like a butt. But I swear that was mostly a structural idea! It works like a brace... And I was just innately attracted to the design, can't explain why.

[@chrisw9557]

Cool to watch but the covid mask was a tad cringe

[@CovenGraphics]

go find a dictionary and look up forging..... you're doing it wrong lol

[@ringbrookstrings2868]

I completely agree that it's a poorly named process. You should take it up with Lamborghini!

[@lucibrow4812]

Your art is beautiful. But please brother, put on the proper protection to do carbon fiber jobs. Your skin, your lungs ... everything is in danger.

[@chetmierzejewski7893]

Too much work use good wood

[@marioamaral9027]

wow nice work