The Great Guitar Build Off 2021, scratch build, The Puzzle Guitar

#GGBO21 #GGBO2021 #GreatGuitarBuildOff2021
Hi,
this is my entry video for The Great Guitar Build Off 2021. It was my fourth guitar build ever, second electric. Hope you like it.
Instagram: / philh_guitars
25''scale length
Laminated neck through, Cherry/Maple/Black Walnut
Caribbean rosewood fingerboard and binding flamed maple
Body:Black Walnut and cherry wood puzzle pieces
Bone nut
P90 pickups with flamed maple covers, 1 tone, 1 volume, 3 way switch
Bridge: Gotoh 510UB Wraparound
Tuners: Gotoh SG381-07

[@aam50]

This has to be my absolute favourite of all the GGBO entries. Where lesser mortals would reach for the CNC, you’ve done an incredibly skilful job by hand - from sketching the plans on paper through to a really steady eye with the bandsaw and jigsaw. Stunning result as well - what a beautiful guitar.

[@shayeladshayelad2416]

There is good competition one guy built some kind of string tuners , every string has its own , amazing!!

[@ChrisFranklyn]

That is so lovely. I really like the "missing pieces" at the edge.

[@markbader4942]

Actually it’s driving my OCD a little. The rest of the pieces better come with!

[@bobbykanemusictube]

This has got to be one of the most amazingly beautiful things I have ever seen. The whole process, start to finish, simply amazing.

[@berberlowish]

Great job, the missing pieces and the hollow core around them give the guitar a beautiful and unique look. Congrats on the stunning work

[@philippehamelin999]

Thank you very much

[@LeK--]

So much excellent woodwork and beautiful wood, and then you leave it dull, should absolutely be high gloss finish!

[@TennisOnion]

Ridiculously cool, thanks for sharing!

[@denyserobitaille4858]

Wow! Que de patience et de minutie. Une idée super originale, une oeuvre d'art remarquable! Bravo!

[@philippehamelin999]

Merci beaucoup, ce fut toute une aventure!

[@russellscott1151]

You must be super proud. What a great idea well executed.

[@howardtowler6146]

Fantastic guitar wow the amount of work to make the body

[@jerimybyrd7203]

Truly a beautiful piece of art..Great job.

[@DominusFeles]

Some parts of this was certainly puzzling

[@cessnaflyer]

great work! ,and the ability and skill to draw without a computer, amazing in todays society.

[@timesurfingalien]

That's amazing. My daughter has autism and idk if your aware but puzzle pieces are a symbol of the autistic community. This really means more than words to me

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Oh man!! I love that neck at the nut! What a beautiful piece of art. I'm a sucker for natural finishes and this is lovely. The intricate carving work is amazing as well. Thank you for sharing. Best Regards and Best Wishes for 2022!

[@JesseLeeKing]

I've seen a puzzle piece guitar before but not done like this with the missing pieces lol awesome

[@mikemiller2518]

This was great to watch you work and enjoy that guitar action! Great tunes to set the mood! Great job sir!!!!! Thanks

[@mikemiller2518]

Seriously bro, I watched all the way to the end…… beautiful craftsmanship! Amazing content!!!!!! Keep it up! New sub here bro!

[@TomTomTom03]

Wow. Fantastic concept. Perfect build. Well done.

[@Jester-Riddle]

Wow ! That is some kind of special Guitar Build ... Have you been such a masochist for long ... ? Nothing like making things difficult for yourself ! 😮 🤯 Congratulations on such a fine looking and creatively constructed Guitar ...

[@philippehamelin999]

Hahaha thx, patience is my strong suit!

[@JR-dd4ec]

Love the freaking design

[@chriscutress1702]

Fantastic idea for a design.

[@jel6692]

Wow! Beyond impressive!!!

[@Gregabalese]

Crazy, wonderful build by a master luthier. Good luck!

[@vernonleemonii3334]

Absolutely beautiful sir! Wow!!

[@picksalot1]

What a cool idea, and well executed - Proving once again that guitarists and luthiers are some of the most creative people around. Your design brings to mind the tessellating and morphing patterns of Escher. That would look pretty awesome on a guitar as well. Thanks, and good luck in the contest. 😎

[@philippehamelin999]

Thanks

[@NoelKunz]

So beautiful. So, so beautiful.

[@HarryNicNicholas]

i have to say i like the puzzle piece shape a lot, having done a little bit of puzzle making myself.

[@joh05058]

Wow! That is amazing. I love the use of multiple woods and the craftsmanship and mind blowing to watch with all the puzzle pieces. So creative.

[@darcyboyer2998]

Wow. That looks amazing.

[@Ryan_F.]

Fantastic work! Such a cool looking build!

[@adairguitars]

Amazing build, awesome work. 👍

[@edadpops1709]

Great trick using levels as winding sticks💡. Labor of love build here

[@denverrandy7143]

Now that's a cool Mamma Jamma!!!

[@Sadlander2]

So cool! I love the attention to the details! You say it's your 4th guitar build?! Wow!!

[@philippehamelin999]

4th guitar yes, but I made some ukuleles too

[@SirSneakerPimp]

This is the most visually creative guitar I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing your imaginativeness to us.

[@rafaelcoli4797]

Beautiful work! Congrats!

[@timhallas4275]

You would get my vote, for originality, craftsmanship, and effort. But, it has to play well and sound good too.

[@tandrik6297]

Great work Phillippe

[@chrisskywalker6079]

Hey man, that's a piece of art🙏🏼❤

[@TheWind213]

That is a really cool design and unique, I hope you get a really high bid for your build.

[@joseluisorellano69]

My favorite so far...

[@winklton]

I think this is my favourite guitar of this years competition 👍🏻👍🏻

[@easyhelp]

Nice guitar, nice playing...

[@xdoctorblindx]

Unbelievably good. Better than anything in the invitational, even. Great job!

[@k-ab7957]

That is a very original and clever design in my opinion. Well planned and executed too!

[@benhall2079]

The entirety of this video was just mesmerizing! Such incredible talent and so much patience.. absolutely stunning build.

[@ZitherBeast]

Another smashingly great guitar build. Fantastic job Philippe, fantastic.

[@vince8081]

Really great job, she's beautiful and original. Natural wood finish always win !

[@aaronmccallum2064]

Absolutely brilliant work, completely unique, this is what I think GGBO is about, best one yet, you should be an invitational!

[@frantiseksram9741]

Amazing build.

[@barryallin8161]

Looks superb.

[@HippyDruid77]

Brilliant mate! I love it.

[@robertr4193]

Very nice work sir very nice.

[@aaronw9776]

Very handsome guitar!

[@HashtaGuitars]

The way you implement the puzzle idea is just beautiful, great work 🤩

[@NeoGeoEch13]

What an amazing build. It was fun to watch and what you've made is very original and unique !

[@BBGuitars]

You must have the patience of a saint to make all those puzzle pieces! Looks amazing, love the concept!

[@jnorcic]

Super job Philippe and super creative with an eye for detail. I really like the concept. My best in the comp.

[@philippehamelin999]

Thank you, appreciated

[@theRandy712]

You're a true wood smith, and made a very unique beautiful guitar!

[@CanadianSmitty]

This guy wins hands down!

[@Nour01]

Very creative ❣️

[@nudratnavid5546]

This build is on par with that of Ben croe , in terms of sheer crazy vision and execution! Lovely.. Thanks for such a treat...

[@Furtheronmusic]

Extremely good build the final look is brilliant

[@brutus47]

Very nice work

[@lowrising8130]

Beautiful. I love every bit of it.

[@CaptainofmyShed]

What an epic effort! I think I’d have given up after the first jigsaw piece! Brilliant execution!

[@davedavem]

Great build!

[@Calbertone]

Well done!

[@GahMehGrrrr]

Puzzling. 🤔 I have found my new favorite in this competition.

[@harriscl100]

That was an awesome build! Very unique and thought out. Good luck in GGBO

[@RavemanSwe]

Great work, man!

[@ianshortall3356]

Awesome job

[@MagicAtticGuitars]

Man this is awesome! I'm speachless. Good to have you in the competition this year.

[@marcop.4810]

Congratulations, a fantastic job! 👍 Great patience, great precision. I really liked how you put the frets, few luthiers do it so well. The puzzle idea is beautiful 🤩. Please let us hear how it sounds! 👏

[@davidstout4826]

Amazing guitar, looks like a LOT of work went into it and it was all worth it. Brilliant!

[@typerexc]

That is really stunning. I love the creativity, and it turned out beautifully.

[@luthiferbuilds]

insane build duder! soo sick!

[@brokenwind5638]

Love this build! Beautiful design.

[@ronaldososa1975]

E X C E L E N T E ! ! ! ! ! ! Saludos Desde Argentina lo repito porque vale la pena... ... E X C E L E N T E ! ! ! !

[@HashtaGuitars]

Voted fo your build- Good Luck man

[@everestcustomguitars899]

I'm loving this one. Really great idea.

[@MaBaKar]

Congratulations on a unique and stunning build, and good luck!

[@Smike2095]

It looks really good, good job man :)

[@ArtemisiaSayakaRandazzo]

fantastic!

[@topjimmy2013]

Skill man, skill

[@triandsafei332]

Super Nice Bro....

Magnifique !

[@zrpcguitars6027]

unique idea but simply outstanding execution. Well done, homie!

[@DaveDickens]

Wow! This is incredible! All the very best for the competition! Cheers Dave

[@deskelly9313]

Beautifully executed. Good luck!

[@chrisgenovese8188]

Damn dude, this is rad. I see this is your first video, and I think if this is how you chose to start your KZbin career, we will be in for many more beautiful builds like this. Top notch.

[@rudybigboote3883]

You obviously know what you're doing so this is just a suggestion. Cutting fret slots is SO much easier with a fret scale template from Stew Mac. The same basic type of mitre box with a pin for the notches on the template completely eliminates the need to measure and mark the fret positions. Great work though man.

[@MikMech]

Very, Very Nice!!

[@gnaddrig9853]

Cool design, looks great! I really like the instrument.

[@jlpguitars736]

Such a great and unique idea! Well done!!!

[@juancarlosrojasvaldes4421]

🧠GENIO🧠

[@Subharaj_Ghosh_Guitar]

Amazing man!

[@hahnjackers4151]

Really wonderful.

[@BoneheadGuitars]

Awesome

[@SteveM109r]

Brilliant. Absolutely love it.

[@psnaith1]

very, verry cool! seems the amiture builders are way more interesting than the pros! Well done dude!