From Strat to Strandberg - DIY Strandberg

[@PherotoneStudios]

This guitar is currently for sale on my Reverb Store : reverb.com/uk/item/85954942-headless-chapman-strandberg-boden-2024-nitrocellulose

[@alexerobert7529]

you wanted one so much that you decided to make one, sell it and buy the real deal

[@OilCanHarry2U]

Next time, I’d like to see you turn a Strandberg into a Strat.

[@lryuen_2261]

world's first electric ukulele???

[@RenatoRamonda]

@@lryuen_2261 there's actually plenty of electric Ukuleles (most are made to look like small versions of electric guitar designs, but not all)

[@jjninja3]

Just reverse the video 😌

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

Separate the two halves of the body, put strat halves and you're done. Sure, it doesn't replicate the headstock, but then you're left with no Strandberg if you replace the neck.

[@neilatkinson174]

Probably the best use of a champman I've seen so far 👌

[@denniskielton2447]

Ola would be proud, he started out just building his own ergonomic guitars blending ideas from the scene of people who were doing it at the time and refining it. Good job, from a Strandberg player lol

[@KeyanHoushmandLive]

Very cool video mate, would love to see this done again from scratch with a body blank to see how close you can get!

[@PherotoneStudios]

Mate if nail it if it were a scratch build. One day soon, but there are some very cool things coming soon…

[@Krullmatic]

This is what Chapman guitars are made for.

[@SebBrosig]

No it's not for what it's worth a random piece of wood would have been the same. Total waste of a guitar some kid in Africa could have et it

[@joseislanio8910]

​@@SebBrosigthey only eat selected tonefoods

[@NJTRAF]

@@SebBrosigit’s exactly what the original £199 Chapmans were designed for. Literally. Not the new ones, but the original Chapman guitars their whole entire purpose was to be basic platforms to be modified like crazy

[@DanielNagy-ro4dq]

Then is that a Stratberg?

[@d3lt452]

Strandbergn't

[@BrunoinChains]

Jesus Christ...

[@AviralBajpai]

Its a pheroberg

[@_X4ND3R_]

Strandocaster

[@hchoe741]

Chapberg

[@GaleonGuitar]

14:36 Wow, that shade of blue (before you sanded the excess) is simply amazing. I might have to try that kind of saturated blue in one of my guitars in the future. Great job on that DIY strandberg shape.

[@eriksenbriggs]

I love that the Strandberg sparks the urge to create and innovate. Great video and a gorgeous build!

[@TheOddKris]

Bless the YT Algorhythm. What an entertaining video! This process seems like a tough job, but man, you can't argue with the results! It looks amazing :D

[@ayeapprove]

The amount of work that went into this is crazy, thank you for showcasing every step. Great outcome too!

[@DavidNwokoye]

This is one of the most creative and sickest builds I've seen in a while. I love it 🙌🙌

[@PherotoneStudios]

Love this. Anything else you’d like to see? I’ve got some super cool stuff planned and love doing things that are a bit different

[@theponyneverstops]

As far as a Strandberg shaped guitar goes, that one looks great!! 👌

[@draxbak]

Quality mate, just quality. You've done a fantastic job there!

[@PherotoneStudios]

Thanks mate. I’m making another one for a friend. I play this guitar all the time, it’s just so good!

[@draxbak]

@@PherotoneStudios He's a lucky guy!!

[@Zundfolge]

A cheaper and easier way to build your own Strandberg would be to buy one of the many Chinese knockoffs and than upgrade the hardware. I am glad you reshaped the neck, since that's really the most revolutionary bit of the Strandberg and makes them worth the expense.

[@theshapeexists]

I've seen some very subpar woods and luthier work in the knockoffs. Poor glue joints and sacrificed integrity isn't a good foundation to built off of. This guy did it properly.

[@non_brewed_condiment]

Idk if that would really scratch a strandberg itch. Those have a pretty distinctive feel. Not even saying everything strandberg uses is fantastic. But most people like the way they feel and the China knockoffs definitely feel suuuuper different.

[@JasonGraystone]

Absolutely amazing my job. Really look forward to you building me a custom ChapBerg. 😍

[@amchoong]

Absolutely LOVE the ingenuity AND the energy. Such a good result. Congratulations. Looks like an awesome ‘Strandberg’. Instant subscription. Bravo!!!

[@picksalot1]

Cool. Came out great! I did a "semi-Strandberg" conversion to my Strat that is relatively easy to accomplish with a minimum of modifications, and has some interesting advantages that you or your viewers may be interested in. The main reason for the conversion was to make the guitar more ergonomic to hold. Here are the things that I did over time that made the ultimately lower bout ergonomic cutaway possible. 1. Long ago, I made a rear access to the Electronics Cavity so I could easily test/switch different Caps, Pots, etc. 2. I use a Modeler, and found that I didn't need the Middle or Neck Pickup, as I dial in everything on my Neck Pickup. 3. Since I didn't need a Pickup switch, I removed it, and have a Volume, and a Tone Knob for the Bridge Pickup. I left the rear hole in the Pickguard open. 4. With the previous 3 Mods already in place, I realized I could cut out wood from the Lower bout, so the guitar could sit ergonomically between my legs. 5. I used the shape of the lower portion of the pickguard as a guide for removing the excess wood. It made for a nice shape and was just small enough to remove the wood necessary so the guitar would sit/balance on my thigh. I did have to angle/bevel the back part of the wood for a comfortable fit. 6. Since I removed the standard "Football Jack" recess when I removed wood from the lower bout, I used the empty back hole in the Pickguard for the Jack. I saw a video of a guitar with 2 jacks, and may put the removed Football Jack like in this YT video by Phil McKnight: "Kiesel A2 With Scalloped Fretboard." 7. Having all the Electronics on what amounts to a "Loaded Pickguard" makes it possible to swap the entire Pickguard/electronics/Pickups by simply using a solderless "Quick Connect." This is surprisingly easy to do, as can be seen in the short YT video: Tutorial: Quick-Swap Pickguards for Strats This gives you all kinds of flexibility with your Strat, as you can configure it with different numbers of Pickups, etc. with easily swappable Pickguards. 8. I left the original neck and tuners in place, as it wasn't necessary or advantageous in my case to swap them. 9. I use Acrylic Paint for any touch ups, etc. on my Strat. It is easy to apply (brush), dries fast, no fumes, looks good (sort of a semi-gloss), and is inexpensive: DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce on Amazon for under $5. Hope this helps someone consider how they can make a Strat more like a Strandberg quite easily, with some outstanding advantages.

[@xzerr]

A brilliant work, hats off. Looks amazing, looks very small and light and playable

[@gringogreen4719]

Really cool guitar! I like that you made an amazing mongrel out of a super nice kit guitar! 😎👍✨

[@K4ORl]

Love the neck profile, got the same trapazoid neck mod done on my normal Tele

[@Crazy_Dave]

Stumbled on to your video by chance but so glad I did as this has to be one of the most casually delivered and insightful Guitar build video's I've ever seen. You are a natural in front of the camera, I felt like I was in your workshop with you. Obviously I've subscribed. And what a beautiful instrument you have created, I'm inspired to build one myself and I love the colour. Good job mate.

[@PherotoneStudios]

Absolutely love this. And there are some seriously cool things coming over the next few months. No idea how some of them will even work yet 😂

[@Ketsounet]

That's exactly what i dream of, so inspiring, amazing job, very beautyful guitar, bravo.

[@freednighthawk]

To get your humbuckers to sit level with the strings, stick the foam they use behind bass picikups in there. It's a thick, soft squishy foam, similar to what's used around doors and windows to weather seal them.

[@PherotoneStudios]

Thts what I used. For some reason, this guitar just would not have it. Changing the pickups so will see what’s going on soon

[@gustavofelisberto4259]

Love the shape that you left in the headstock..

[@frankiebq5604]

Beautiful channel! I love wood work

[@crave809]

I loved playing Strandberg! I’ve played 2 a couple years ago and wanted one since. For me it was more about the neck profile that made so amazing. And of course the multi scale frets were way better than I thought it would be

[@Mezzier]

Love the idea and how you did it. Really good explanation, that makes a good story. I'm happy I found your channel, it's the first video I watched and I subscribed.

[@Mad-v3d0n]

Loved the vid love the audacity ant the courage! Nice project

[@thebluntandonly]

Thats a good idea on the intonation trick of using an existing set up guitar to measure the saddle locations. I have 11 guitars which 5 of them are floyd roses so that would help save a lot of time

[@guitarsehole]

Amazing work! This is your cue, Chappers! 😄

[@PherotoneStudios]

It’d definitely be different if they did it. I’ll have a chat with them and see what they think but know they have plenty of cool stuff in the pipeline already

[@patrickford9615]

That's a great project idea, and nicely executed. Thanks for sharing!

[@rockstarjazzcat]

I've got several Strandberg's... I love the idea and admire your doggedness in carrying the project forward. I probably would have retained the neck reflecting the other guitar style, but that's only because I have the others. Well done, sir! Very cool. Best, Daniel

[@damianrf6309]

Congratulations, Dr. Frankenstein! I love it. More power to your elbow, fella! I actually prefer yours with the curves on the top.

[@michaelkennedy2190]

That is brilliant my friend!!! 😮 I’m going to build me one for sure!! I didn’t know Chapman had guitar kits! I’m going to use a body blank. Bolt on Warmoth neck SD Blackout pickup one volume knob! I have some other guitar projects going on. Can’t wait to get working on that one! Thanks for the link for the bridge! Thank you for sharing this brilliant video my brother!! Rock on my friend Rock on!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@patrickkem689]

Take a bow bro,,,well done!👏👏👏

[@6stringsandasf]

my brothaaa!! Youve really birthed an eye-gasmic custom build that tbh i believe theres not a single doubt on your part that says "Yea i built this but i dont really care for it"... i kno you truly love it... i grabbed a headless kit (strandberg shape) and when i finally completed it with a few quality mods, its totally inexplicable how friggin instantly i fell sooo in love... i added EMG 57/66 and better bridge, lock-nut piece ... and then bout a month later my sister in a violent drunken rage took a sledgie to it... i never felt such pain, but life rolls onnnn

[@joythemountisland]

Multi scale & 7 string are pretty iconic from modern headless guitar, i'd like to see for your next project

[@KittyKatMan93]

Really interesting video. I really dig the headstock remnant.

[@lasombra_br]

Dude, amazing job! It looks really killer and the finish is spot on. Well done!

[@MJTXAZ]

That thing looks sick

[@danwengert5255]

this is so rad !!!! definitely inspiring to try to do this on my own as well ! been wanting one but they are way out of my price range but i think i might have what i need to build one like how you did

[@raphaelmorgan2307]

honestly I like yours better, that finish looks amazing!

[@rensvanbreukelen3762]

Not playing the guitar in the video should be a crime😂😂😂. Anyway, it looks AMAZING! I was so confused to see that you had so little subscribers

[@PherotoneStudios]

My sincerest apologies and I love the compliment about the lack of subs. Because I love you so much, I’ve made a 22 minute video where Chappers plays it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqK0i6KBp6xnn9U

[@MatthewBeebe-rk4qx]

i really like that color ... awesome job!!

[@darwynth]

Dammmnn! You’re a genius haha this is so cool. Good job and thanks for sharing!

[@crystaloffrost]

The color is really good on that one

[@PherotoneStudios]

Thanks mate. Making another one for a friend. Any other colour suggestions? Blue base with green top didn’t seem to work too well but blue base with yellow looked cool

[@cbr900son]

I'm a leather worker and can tell you the leather dye is alchol based and can be "thinned" with 90% alcohol. In fact it is common to thin it down and just apply multiple coats. The dye does well this way.

[@JaRew]

I’m new to your channel. I would love to learn more about the creation process if you ever consider doing more in depth on the steps and process. I’ve been fascinated for awhile with design of guitars but only started learning to play a year ago.

[@ROOKTABULA]

Do you have trouble walking with such gargantuan nads?! I almost got the sweats when you went at that body with the jigsaw!

[@PherotoneStudios]

Nads 😂 great word. I FEAR NOTHING

[@ROOKTABULA]

@@PherotoneStudios We have a lotta Brit euphemisms here in Canaduh: Never heard that one? Must be one of ours like _hosers._

[@23Darrus]

Outstanding stuff

[@yikelu]

YES I was looking for somebody that had done a DIY Endurneck-alike. I'm thinking about getting a cheap 7 string and carving that profile. I have a Strandberg 8 and the Strand 8 feels like a normal guitar 7. Thanks for proving it can be done.

[@PherotoneStudios]

Just be careful you don’t go through to the truss Rod as the neck will end up super thin. Think mine ended up around 18.5mm Is it a bolt-on neck or a set neck?

[@yikelu]

@@PherotoneStudios My strand 8 is a bolt neck. They did a run of thru-necks but that was a while back. The cheap 7 I might mod ... who knows. Just looking for something opportunistically cheap. Combine Guitars actually do a strandberg a like kit, so that's an option too!

[@sbirith3503]

Very awesome! One of my uncles hand makes guitars as well but they’re not electric they’re acoustic! I’m more of an electric player myself lol but you definitely have such amazing talent for making them! Your guitars are very unique

[@mars-tronic]

You’ve done brilliant with this!

[@dudemcdudeman5274]

Really good job, it looks slightly more metal than a strandberg, the wee headstock actually suits the aesthetics of the guitar its kinda cool imo.

[@PherotoneStudios]

Thanks mate. Having the headstock a tiny bit bigger is a total game changer as you can hang it up. Shame I don’t play metal 😂

[@ArchieMackintoosh]

This is awesome work.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

A bold move. Looks fantastic.

[@alfiebroom]

such a fantastic video dude! cant wait to get hands on with my ML1 kit this summer

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

This is amazing, what a cool project!

[@Darker_Waters]

Loved the video. I've wanted a strandberg for ages. For a semi-unplanned project this turned out so nice. Also love that you managed to get a thinner neck as well. How does it play compared? Also, it took me (a swede) well over half the video to finally notice you're wearing a fjällräven t-shirt. 😵‍💫

[@stevenkelkey3412]

You're a genius! Great idea 🎸

[@tgarder]

Man, that's some incredible work! Awesome.

[@viStringTheory]

I have been working (slowly) on a project similar to this. I started my first prototype on a cheap, used guitar I bought on ebay just as proof of concept. Now I am on my 2nd prototype using a Warmoth body blank and Warmoth Fender replacement neck. I definitely will incorporate some of your tips and lessons learned! I purchased a Hipshot bridge, which I will continue to use until I get a prototype with which I am pleased. However, since they are expensive, I plan to get one of these Nova bridges to see if they work for future guitar builds. I am not bothering with the Endure neck shape right now. Maybe someday in the future, I will buy a neck blank and shape it similar to Endure. Also, I am not bothering with multi-scale. I need a lot more building experience (and tools) before I try something like that.

[@HowieStephens]

15:20 "but in fairness, it does look awesome" haha that could be said about every little "compromise" you had to make here because... it does look awesome. Rad build, great work. When I couldn't afford a strandberg 8-string I just bought an Agile Aphelion and I actually really love it but if I could make one change to it, I'd have loved a headless that can actually hang in a normal guitar hanger! I wish I had those little nubs where the headstock would be.

[@fatcattohits]

mannn the dedication is insane! amazing guitar

[@jameserenberger3425]

This is fantastic and greatly appreciated!

[@cantstopplayingmusic]

Wow! That's an awesome build!

[@mordtefpv5896]

Absolutely Lovely job Mate, awesome. Ive a Jackson js22 7 string im thinking of converting. Well, its deffo getting done, ill use this vid as a starting point.

[@reubengecko]

Awesome build!

[@PeterCleff]

Bloody killer. I'm tempted to follow this idea! I would kinda love to see you do a less paul turned into a headless! Very good video! You've gained a sub!

[@PherotoneStudios]

That may be on the cards…

[@jamesjohanson5675]

brilliant looking guitar :)

[@MeniscoManeiro]

Bless the algorithm. That said....Ar every possible choice you choose the hardest way possible 😂 Amazing video! Amazing guitar.

[@vualac]

That’s sick bruh. Better than the original

[@mlcalache]

super cool. thanks for sharing the whole ideation and process.

[@judih.8754]

Beautiful!!

[@hanhtar9062]

Outstanding work! Subscribed. :)

[@7H07sAndH03s]

Underrated channel. Subscribed !

[@Ouzala]

Looks great ! Impressiv work well done !

[@yikelu]

Also a trick if you like edge treatment/binding, you can scrape back just the edge with a rasp and get an easy line around the edge.

[@PherotoneStudios]

Normally I do but this stain seems to soak in further so I couldn’t remove it. Super vivid colours though, so it’s a trade off. Which stain brand do you normally use?

[@yikelu]

@@PherotoneStudios Ahh that actually makes sense, you'd have to take too much off. I've used Keda for a build, some Varathane oil based for another, then actually one I like really well that doesn't run a lot is Unicorn SPiT. I've tried Fiebings as well! Used their black, and it was a super saturated black, but it ran when I tried to put a ceruse over it. What else have you tried using?

[@thaedleinad]

Looks very nice

[@thesaj1110]

Interestingly, the guitar you made is 10 times better than a Strandberg!! you addressed all the shortcomings of a Strandberg guitar!!

[@VinnyWanker]

GJ! Great vid, cool guitar. Subbed 🎉

[@TedP007]

Great video !! I'd be interested in knowing the weight. Before & after.

[@earlymorning00]

This is really interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@Coopdegras]

I'm not a metal guy but that's a pretty dope build 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

Dude that is dope!

[@brucifer0]

Amazing work!

[@999Lucas]

There is spray graphite available which might help you. Sometimes to trace I like to do a light spray like a stencil on the corners and just wipe it off whatever im tracing since its dry, but it would be pretty easy to just spray it on tissue paper.

[@lone-wolf-1]

Looks good! Well done! 👍 Yeah, the center line 9:43. Me dumb, has measured the middle of guitar body's butt for the center line. On my kit build Telly the bookmatched burl veneer is now off the middle by 2mm. I almost cried. After that I checked this on my other guitars. Turns out that all have the lower part of the body 2-3-4 mm wider than the upper half. First I wondered why, but I found out : it's for optical reasons. The lower part has already a smaller surface, plus it's "crowded" with knobs and switches and pickguard wich lets it appear even smaller. Therefore the middle line should part the body in two harmonious balanced looking halfs (if that makes sense), the lower bigger than the upper. 😊

[@nologo24]

Very cool job ❤

[@MadSonStudios]

it looks badass bro. I'm a new sub. and also a guitar builder and luither

[@mikewilliams7195]

Looks awsome fair play

[@PherotoneStudios]

Thanks mate. It was a surprisingly easy project and I’m glad it worked

[@ghost_java35]

wow this was a really neat video and an impressive project! The title is misleading though (imho) as when someone says 'strat' most would picture a regular top routed guitar. Great work on the build though. Also I love Fjallraven stuff lol

[@nickk6109]

If you want the stain to get deeper into the flame, thin down the dye with thinners. Then build up the colour. I have to say I simply use danish oil as it allow me to alter design after and simply reapply.

[@dyreascension]

No demo at the end is criminal.

[@MarRecusable]

A strandberg for tiny handed people like me. TY

[@davedavem]

Great job!

[@someguynj]

Wow. I actually like yours better than the original.

[@martgryfny]

When you die the top next time, watch some PRS factory videos. They soak the top with colorless solvent first. This way the top does not absorb so much die and is not so dark. Second thing - the color is more consistent. It also helps much when you do some gradient stuff, because it allows the colors to blend in a stable way. In short words - the top must be wet enough when you work on it. If you die the top dry, the paint will just stop where it was. The problem with dying the wood is that is have some areas that takes a lot of the paint and when you firstly fill it with solvent, it will still allow the paint to soak but just not as much. You will clearly see the difference.

[@regularrandom6045]

Ah the best upgrade