The Making of Woody

[@Niscimble]

I always loved how Steve never took himself too seriously.

[@BIZARBIES]

I agree! And his sense of humor comes through in his playing so often. His style is so turbo rad. All my favorite players have/had awesome senses of humor. Hendrix, Zappa, Vai, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, SRV.

[@raytorvalds3699]

Haha turbo rad. (laughing with you, not at you).. I love Vai too and the players your mentioned (and others). Actually, it's more of a rule that guitars players stay down to earth than it is an exception (in my experience). Also... dat JEM.... wow. \m/

[@Orchidee443]

Je confirme pour l'avoir rencontré en personne lors d'un concert qu'il avait donné à Lyon. Je le

[@brucekirk5386]

My wife said..wow babe your guitar neck looks alot smaller than the one on the video...she said MAYBE THERE ELVES LOL

[@acoffeewithsatan]

@@brucekirk5386 So yours isn't as big as Steve's Woody?

[@Ksprdaghost]

I always laughed at the fact it was called "woody" but the fact it's made with "crotch mahogany" is even funnier 😂

[@ashscott6068]

It's pronounced "cratch mahhaaahhay"...apparently

[@Mikishots]

*woooosh

[@wilsonli7745]

I was think of the same thing

[@thestarshavefallen]

@@ashscott6068 wow his accent was hilarious wasn't it mate! Great job pointing it out for us! That's totally not a cringeworthy comment to put your name behind.

[@Dom-kp6ur]

Stephen V balls

[@davidallen346]

Hes making almost every part of the guitar by hand thats amazing, master luthier Tak Hosono

[@888Marco]

Yea how he carves the neck is just unbelivable.

[@cdreid99999]

that would be SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO easy to fuck up

[@va.syndicate2ndam862]

Take has been doing Mr.Vai's guitars for a long time now. But , this one is spectacular.

[@KingJacobCatandijanCatandijan]

you will never see him use a template hahaha

[@drewskeezfd3s]

Hi Steve! Not sure if you will see this but thanks for putting this video up! I never really get to see my dad do his thing at work so vids like this really make me appreciate his talent. Thank you for inviting me to your Academy a few years back, I had an amazing time. I hope I can see you play some more soon! -Andrew Hosono

[@mindcontrol67]

I love Tak's response when steve asks him if he had fun at 16:15 Its like he wants to say Fun? Fun? I spent a whole month working 24-7 on your damn guitar and you ask me if I had fun,Oh yeah I had a blast, a real cakewalk!

[@joseandresgalarza531]

The skills of this Luthier are absolutely stunning, how he does almost everything freehand and gets that final result is just amazing...it is art itself.

[@Naregnemyes]

It's not freehand. When he is using the router there is a template underneath the body pushing up against a spindle to define his routing pattern.

[@kbar3612]

@@Naregnemyes the man did say “almost” everything.

[@babigila]

Love the last scene " See how lucky I am being Steve Vai"

[@Hrazoart]

Babigila Steve yeah, I agree. It would be great to wake up and know you’re Steve Vai today.

[@JoeR203]

"See how jealous you all are?" Yeah, must be nice getting guitars for free. I'd settle for a free pizza.

[@guitarrilarizando]

@@JoeR203 na realidade ele não consegue Guitarras de Graça ele é pago em $$$ e ainda recebe Guitarras como parte do pagamento por ser um dos maiores vendedores indiretamente de guitarras da Ibanez,Muitos não digo todos conhecem a Ibanez especialmente por causa do Joe Satriani e Steve vai que foram e são a vitrine da marca

[@ThomasJackMoore]

I don't often watch a lot of KZbin clips all the way thru. This was absolutely hypnotic to watch. There are so many incredibly talented professionals behind incredibly talented professionals.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

I swear, as a musician, I think the Japanese make their instruments like they make their swords. 100% craftsmanship, precision, and beauty.

[@Zalazaar]

Cringe lol

[@superceotto4584]

True. I love seeing them beign made.

[@superceotto4584]

@algol29 Bull****

[@rub800]

The one in the video was made in LA

[@GasolineAddict1]

Love the fact Steve had specs handwritten on folded paper

[@doescancho1266]

He know what, the end result is. Begin with the end in mind, or ear

[@theunaphotobomber]

lol when Steve Vai says he wants "something more exotic" I just have to laugh.

[@ritsmond]

"I've been thinking this for a long time. *opens notes* I want something excotic -- I want a mahogany body."

[@martinroskilly9994]

Riku Falck hey Riku, my solid mahogany body on the 1970 Gibson Goldtop is frigging heavy.... be careful what you wish for dude 😬🤘🏻

[@EpicStuffMan1000]

@@martinroskilly9994 unfortunately sir that's more likely to be the maple top underneath the beautiful gold. Maple is heavy!

[@TheVermifuge]

An absolutely awe inspiring experience to watch every detail unfold throughout the creation of this beautiful guitar. Thanks for sharing Steve!

[@va.syndicate2ndam862]

They cut a lot out of the build in the video unfortunately but, still a great video for sure.

[@brycejohannesson]

The fact that Steve pulls up in a car with the Universe colour scheme makes me love the man even more. What a legend.

[@diegoguitarrista]

A brand new guitar is always a great news for guitarrist! This JEM guitar is incredibly beauty! Amazing work! Wow! Loved it!!!!!

[@griiseknoen]

"You see how lucky I am, being Steve Vai?" Priceless. 😂 (And yes, sir. Yes, I do.)

[@enmanuelleonmusic]

I have always admired SV but I love the great person he has become

[@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316]

He’s always been a real great person, always wise, just gotten wiser with age

[@claudevieaul1465]

That is definitely the best looking Jem I've seen so far.... A true master craftsman!!

[@MrZombieSwamp]

I love how he holds the guitar just like a kid holding his first guitar.

[@TobyBurt]

Not gonna lie, gave me a woody.

[@nyguezz]

upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/01/Sheriff_Woody.png :D

[@ISCREAM.STORE1]

You are barking up the wrong tree!

[@telefunkenyou47]

A B - It made me think of "Wood-Yei" (Mia Farrows daughter)

[@Mcsteveberry]

me 2

[@Van-ij7ve]

😏

[@NShomebase]

Amazing watching Tak go to work!

[@andsoitgoes2177]

Just a great video on the process of building a high quality, gorgeous guitar. Thanks Steve and Ibanez!

[@Thitavares]

Tak Hosono gave new life to and old great model. This guy is a master with his job. Thanks for sharing all this with us Steve. I hope you can keep asking him to do such great guitars and that inspire you to keep playing. I can't describe how beautiful this guitar is. Take good care of it.

[@davidmendes738]

Magnificent. That mighty guitar. He gave every minute of work. Congratulations to the whole team of ibanez involved in this project. Congratulations also to the genius Steve goes, which always strikes us.

[@victororo462]

Simply the most gorgeous guitar that I have ever seen! Wow! I want one!

[@Fidozo15]

16:44 when Steve Vai makes the Lil Wayne solo

[@einarabelc5]

Fidozo15 Lil Wayne can't bend like that because Tendet Surrender, West Montgomery and all that jazz...

[@777fiddlekrazy]

its phareaking Goro~geous!!! Only Steve Vai would have luthiers in his arsenal do this. there is no way Mr Tak Hosono could keep up with the production demand in this manor aside from one off exquisite artistry. beautiful woods, beautiful luthiery and skill and pride. Great job!!

[@KristonAbbott]

I love that the entrance has Steve's guitar along with Joe's and Paul's. Very cool.

[@ButBigger42]

OH MY GOD. Steve Vai in a z31. Day is made.

[@cruisingthethaiway6881]

I was a Nissan tech in the 80's. I worked on thousands of these 300zx turds, but never heard of it called a z31

[@ButBigger42]

Chassis code. 240z-280z = s30 280zx = s130 first gen 300zx = z31 Second gen 300zx = z32 350z = z33 370z = z34

[@ShredSixx80s]

i love the s13 s14 s15 silvias

[@ButBigger42]

240s are ok. I'd rather have a z31 with the 240 rear suspension. 240s are more stripped down. The z31 was a grand touring car. You can comfortably drive them all day every day. 240 not so much. The 240 is a bit lighter though. Really, it's all personal preference. I'm a big fat fatty so I want a bigger car. Not that the z31 is big, it's actually smaller than the s2000.

[@seanstevens4635]

Angry Beard Man I know right ..couldn't believe that lol

[@theogtommygunnxxx8971]

Always love watching this build 🙌🏻

[@stuartmcnichol5545]

Wow the combination of traditional tools/craftsmanship and tech is really cool

[@GrooveDuude]

Handmade perfection! This reminds me of the breathtaking Ibanez USA line of natural wood finish of the 80s and 90s. Very tasteful. Congrats Steve!

[@damonstewart70]

Beautiful work,Beautiful guitar,Beautiful people!!!

[@shaunbritton939]

Seeing the work put into a guitar I have a new found appreciation for the guitar builders

[@nickkapatais]

Lovely. Great pleasure watching the process.

[@VICTORFERREIA1987]

16:24 Natural Wah Wah

[@Cremedevoodoo8]

Golden comment aha 👍

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

Absolutely Gorgeous.🎼Thank You Mr Steve Vai For Designing Such A Beautiful/ly Playing Guitar🌎🎓🎶

[@mattrosenboom4810]

I have to agree! Life doesn't suck when your Steve Vai! That is an amazing piece of art in it truest form

[@paulprice6330]

The Jem in it self is art like your music. thanks for sharing the fine craftmanship. I've watched a masterfull work and made my day

[@LevitatorMusic]

this is my favorite Jem. I'm definitely partial to figured wood though. I always prefer something like walnut, mahogany, spalted maple, or anything burled over any kind of paint or stain all day. There's something special about natural beauty.

[@84greenbear]

A great luthier reveals the spirit in the grain of the wood by accepting that the spirit guides his hands. Much the same as when a musician taps into that cosmic vibration and translates his/her experience through his/her mode of expression. Had a similar conversation with a great man once named Timothy Leary. Thanks for this journey you captured here in video Mr. Vai.

[@joshuataft5541]

It really is beautiful. I cant get over how perfectly finished it is... now I have a new muse for dreams

[@Scotty_Russell_Music]

so gorgeous I especially like how the vol/tone pickup selector all seem camouflaged by the grain on the plate.

[@jeffwhite7940]

steve vai comes off as a really nice guy many thanks for you and your music always a fan peace n love brother.

[@felador5959]

This was beautiful. The process of how the guitar was made and how guitars are made in general is so fascinating!

[@mr.ironbodybuilding]

WOW! I wish had an endorsement with a guitar company like that! That is one beautiful guitar! I would like to also see it with maple fretboard on it.

[@DanielVerberne]

What an amazing thing, to be a guitarist of such status and influence that you can get your sponsor brand to build an instrument more or less on demand to your wishes. I realise there's a difference between a one-off custom build and some signature model that is also intended for wide consumption, but still it's amazing. It's like the dreams in ones head are then realized weeks later by these amazing craftsman and luthiers.

[@BloodTar]

It's almost to beautiful to play. A work of art.

[@zielony600]

I have impression Steve Vai would keep Woody at home and play there only, not touring :)

[@pentatonic235]

Instant favorite. Is it a guitar, a piece of art that's functional? Who cares, simply gorgeous guitar.

[@drummond63]

Loved watching the process. Beautiful guitar.

[@Taylor___]

This is awesome and just how good is Steve Vai's playing in the background, it's amazing.

[@juandighiero7132]

The most beautiful piece of wood I´ve ever seen. Excelent work from Ibanez MASTERPIECE

[@woofboi2010]

That was just amazing. What a trip to watch the creation. I’d love to play one. Wish he would have played it though but still, very nice.

[@lloydandrews3044]

Insane workmanship. A beautiful woody !!

[@grd90u]

I had no idea how much work goes into making these guitars. Makes their pricing seem like a deal now.

[@jonrivera]

One hell of a gifted man who's gone great distances with an awesome company.

[@BataraKado]

very very VERY cool video heaps of love to you @Steve Vai

[@xetexuk12]

Great seeing the development of such a beautiful instrument ..

[@danielos0886]

This is absolutely an exceptional guitar with no more words

[@jeremywebster82]

What an awesome video to get to see inside the LA Custom shop and the man Tak at work! Still bugs me to see that Steve will always get the Backstop put in his guitars but Ibanez still refuses to make them commercially available for the public to buy.

[@silvenshadow]

Love the showcase of craftsmanship

[@markbreaux6613]

By far the best Jem I've ever seen!

[@MissBlennerhassett]

Absolutely beautiful! I loved watching this. I've always fancied retraining as a luthier - perhaps when I retire!

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

stunning guitar and a great video to watch

[@skydogstudio]

I assume this is the same guy “Tak” who worked at Performance Guitar in the 80s. If so, he worked on my “Sanchez” Guitar designed by Sammy Sanchez. It’s a neck through made from Mahogany. The neck through block was made by Mike Tobias and Tak installed the wings and fingerboard and all the routing except for the pickups. I had a luthier friend cut out the pickups and get me started on the belly cut and arm contour. Pat Wilkins painted it Candy Apple Red. I myself shaped the neck and installed the frets and prepared it for painting. It’s an amazing guitar.

[@harrisonrg777]

steve we would love to see more videos like this. seeing the birth of new jem's is really cool. picking up my 30th anniversary Jem 777 LG sometime next week when ever my dealer gets it in. i can't wait. keep the music and videos coming. hope to see some new DVD's from you soon

[@mertgunes9854]

This has got to be the most beautiful jem I've ever seen

[@sike2805]

JEM is The Guitar that I build for myself first time before 8 years....and I make 5....this is still my Nr. 1 guitar in The World....but this is crazy good!!!! Steve thank you for many years of inspiration!!

[@emrahokumus2832]

Incredible and educating process. I don't even know what to say. They are really the unseen artists.

[@elzach0]

could watch these behind the scene's all day

[@johnipennie2021]

The most beautiful guitar I've ever seen! Can't wait to play one!

[@slapitman]

I have been building guitars for most of my adult life and I never get tired of seeing other peoples work especially when its done by hand. CNC has its place in mass production and accuracy but NOTHING comes close to the feeling of turning a piece of tree into a guitar by hand and watching the new owners face when they see it born.

[@davetbassbos]

Maybe because I'm more a more visual learner, I really liked the lack of voice over and minimal captioning during in the building footage. Now I can feel how my awesome Ibanez basses were made (although they are just boring black!)

[@numbskeleton]

I have a Tak Hosono bass, everytime I watch this video it makes me go play it.

[@maluse227]

love that he basically immediately put a sustainer into the body after he got it.

[@Minotauro_di_Chieti]

That's Ron Thorn, of Fender Custom Shop, I didn't know he worked in collaboration with the Ibanez LACS.

[@outoworkdreamer]

wow! amazing the way he puts the radius on the board

[@hazzpolo]

some of the best time i've spent on youtube..amazing video!

[@mssphotography]

that was super cool too see, thanks for sharing! and it's a beautiful guitar for sure!

[@Guitar387]

Incredible guitar for an incredible guitar player.

[@ronhoughton5147]

I don't really play but I would love to have this guitar just to hang on my wall. Simply gorgeous!!! Damn!!

[@brudbbb1]

This is one majestic looking guitar!

[@one8s7n]

What an amazing guitar. Wow that's beautiful 😍

[@dimebagtribute]

Just one of the best guitar series on the actual market, so beautiful and polyvalent... Nice job Steve and Ibanez team, you're just AMAZING!!

[@BrunoPereira-cb9gg]

This is surely one of the most beatuful guitars I ever saw!!! And i'm a bassplayer!!! I would love to have one of these!!!

[@denz_kie]

always loved steve.vai..... i love all his licks so awesome

[@guybirtwhistle]

Great video! Thank you Steve.

[@fatimabarbosa8624]

Man , the difference of the thickness of both the bubinga stripes in the neck and the fingerboard itself , comparing the custom model to the Indonesian made Jem is amazing ! How much would it be to have a guitar hand made to perfection like this !?

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

Love the Folgers coffee can who would a known my shed has the same piece of equipment for nuts + bolts as the Ibanez custom shop. Its beautiful.

[@mattmartian1658]

Best episode of How its Made I ever seen. Sweet

[@Rigknot]

Whao whao wait, did he just rout those cavities freehand? That is like being able to draw a perfect circle! What a madman! No wonder Vai chooses him, he is legendary

[@x1_n_only_jtm_]

Man! That routing totally sounds in key to the song 6:15

[@tommygunn1901]

Love watching the build

[@homertjebruggeman6323]

amazing... you make us happy Steve !

[@ZachBelcher94]

Thanks for filming this Steve

[@rybones1311]

I am stunned to see him route that guitar by hand. that is real talent right there.

[@paulprice6330]

Awesome entrance Steve, love the car

[@rubenesquivel7350]

I just now got me an ibanez .after all these years I have missed out .but Woody is more of my taste since I'm a carpenter.thank you for the vids.

[@yourdrummer2034]

It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen!!😍😎

[@rcsinkovic1]

One thing I would have like to have seen, is how they get the last 4 frets scalloped - if you look at around the 8 minute mark, he is putting in the frets (no scalloped frets at this point). At around 11:20 they show the fretboard again, but this time with the last 4 frets scalloped. That must be a little tricky with the frets in, and having to avoid them so as not to nick them up.

[@StevenOyston]

I am amazed that Ibanez themselves are not promoting this or making more videos like this. I hope Steve truly appreciates just how special he is.

[@kbar3612]

They are. New jems come out every couple of years and they make plenty of cool videos about them. The 30th anniversary jem video is good.