The Shed of Dreams ES 335 build Episode 53: Finished | assembly and set up.

[@saltwaterguitars3573]

Could not have asked for a better video series on a build! Thanks Patrick, I look forward to more. Cheers

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you, I've really enjoyed this build and learned tons along the way. If others have enjoyed following along, well that's made the whole thing even better. More coming very soon.

[@NicholasANappiNick]

As an occasional guitar builder I’m amazed 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@guitarsofold100]

Meticulous attention detail has paid off..well done Patrick ...a few month for it to settle in... please reward us with an update on its progress. The same of your other builds..

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks John. I think it will need a bit of settling in time so I'll get back to you with an update...

[@IanHn56]

Not sure how I came about this series, but glad I did! Outstanding!! Thanks.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Well, I'm glad you did find it. I hope it was entertaining/informative :)

[@Teleman49]

Encore un grand merci pour ces vidéos passionnantes. Je te remercie pour tous ces conseils. J'ai commencé la miennes grâce à tous tes tutos. C'est une fameuse aventure que je commence. A bientôt pour d'autres vidéos. Félicitations. Henri ( Belgique)

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Merci beaucoup Henri, ravi d'apprendre que vous avez lancé le vôtre. C'est en effet une belle aventure. De retour bientôt avec le prochain projet. patrick

[@andrewbrundle8074]

I have thoroughly enjoyed this build series. the ES335 came out outstanding. Thanks You from Texas, USA

[@ronboff3461]

whew! was hoping i lived long enough for this day! you're a true OCD afflicted ARTIST! magnificent workmanship! thanks

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Haha, thanks Ron. I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.

[@michaelszarzynski8698]

Quality Craftsmanship!... Thanks for bringing us on the journey.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Michael, glad that you have enjoyed it :)

[@fatpotanga]

, Mate, that’s brilliant. You gotta be stoked with how it’s turned out. And special too with the lovely tribute to your dog. My fingers cramped in sympathy feeding the pots. Can’t believe it’s been 53 episodes . Only feels like 52. Beer raised! Jamie

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Cheers Jamie, if you had told me it would be 53 episodes I'm not totally convinced I would have started lol. Getting the pots in was a job and a half but we got there.

[@johnokeeffe5399]

Really a great journey Patrick, I enjoyed watching you ply your trade very much on this build. The hours of relaxation the videos provide, and the time they allow me to escape my work mind are well worth the price of admission, great job!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks John, it really pleases me that my escape can help other escape. We all need that time to escape our thoughts.

[@PG-ex3kl]

Well done Patrick, a real tribute to your furry friend. As expected it sounds fantastic. Instruments being made by people who love doing it, with real tools 🛠 ! It’s got soul that’s for sure! Congratulations

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks mate, couldn't have done it without you :)

[@martinlouden9005]

That's extremely beautiful Patrick. You must be very proud of yourself.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Martin. I'm really pleased with the results, it'scome out better than I ever thought it would.

[@jonahguitarguy]

You should be extremely proud of this build. Absolutely beautiful guitar. The color and finish are amazing. Everything about this build was very, very well done!! Thanks for sharing it all with us Patrick. I vote for the first set of black bell knobs. Just saying.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Dane, I'm really pleased with the outcome. I think the problem with the black knobs is they have a real cheap looking plastic sheen to them. I'm going to have to do some research to see what I prefer. I have to say that you played a massive part in this build. I would never have taken it on without seeing you do it first, so thank you for the insperation :)

[@jonahguitarguy]

@@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams, I'm very happy you were inspired. What's next? I have acoustics in my future.

[@mattlawless6435]

Incredible! What a beauty. Learned tons from you, watching this build, thanks for letting us follow along.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks for watching Matt, really pleased that you have enjoyed/learned from it.

[@TheLuci86]

I really enjoyed your series, i watched all 53 episodes, as well as the SG junior build. Greaj job explainig and doing the entire proces justice in terms of the skils needed and the work it takes. Be sure I will be here for the next one..

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Brilliant, thanks aleksandar. I'm really glad you have enjoyed the builds. Next project coming soon :)

[@steveford3289]

Really enjoyed this series and now have a better understanding and appreciation of the time and effort (and patience) plus all the tools/equipment required to build a guitar

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Steve, it has been a journey for sure but a fun time as well :)

[@jjdillon2007]

Wow Patrick! It looks and sounds beautiful. ❤👍 I'd put that 335 up against any custom shop creation.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you, I'm very pleased with it.

[@2010BHM]

What an ambitious and excellent series. Glad to have stumbled my way here. Excellent work.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Many thanks, it was the hardest build so far but I loved it. The guitar is used most days and still plays great :)

[@jurgenzoller4407]

An so happy for you Patrick... You must be thrilled. Your are exceptionally skilled in building very good copies of iconic guitars

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Jurgen, I'm over the moon with the guitar, well worth the effort. Iconic guitars, hmmmmm!

[@jeffmoe2660]

Congratulations! I will miss the build but will look forward to the next. ☮️

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Jeff. You know what they say, don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened. New project coming right up :)

[@billmumbo2697]

Nicely done I award you a pat on the back Pat! Beautiful job as always cheesy grins all round thank you for keeping me entertained looking forward to the next one sounds fab btw.😁😁😁😁😁👍👏👏

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Bill, Pat on the back was my apprentice name!! I'm really pleased with the 335 :)

[@jamesoneal6756]

I really enjoyed watching this build from first to final episode. What a beautiful sounding and looking guitar. You really know how to do burst finishes that flatter the guitar without looking garish. Nice job. I would add that anyone who would get a 335 like this one is getting a better job than the Gibson factory could deliver. Their tops and backs are three-ply laminate fused in a giant hydraulic press. This is an authentic carved instrument which is no doubt more resonant, especially with its lacquer finish. My compliments.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks James, glad you enjoyed it. This build was very challenging but I enjoyed almost every minute of it. The guitar is very resonant and sweet sounding well worth the effort. Trust me, 15 hours into carving the top and back I was wishing for a press and some veneers lol!!

[@dennial]

Thanks a lot máster. Its been an amazing travel following you in all of this episodes... Thanks a lot because now ive got the guitar ive allways wanted, and made by my self with your help... 1000 gracias from Spain

[@benseddiqyassine3647]

the best ES-335 build I have yet to see, your attention to detail, the way you explain things every step of the way is absolutely brilliant, and your calm nature makes watching the whole thing very therapeutic that I now feel emotionally attached to this guitar, so thank you so much for all the information you provide, and all the hours you put in to film, edit and release these videos for us, and congrats on finishing this beautiful piece of art

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you, that is very kind. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos and it's nice that you understand how many hours work it takes to produce them.

[@CMRWoodworks]

It looks stinking awesome man! Well done. Epic series.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Chris, I finally got there!! I'm really happy with the 335, it's starting to settle in now and sounds great.

[@leewarren]

Congratulations! What a result. 😎👍👍

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Lee :)

[@dieterbeck8746]

Great series. Looking forward to your next guitar build.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Dieter, I'll be back real soon :)

[@petedazer3381]

Very nice Patrick! Ok, what’s next? A vacation you say? Hahaha!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Haha, thanks Pete. New builds are on the way but I will be taking it a little easier for a few weeks :) Episode 1 of next project will be next Monday.

[@damianrf6309]

Tremendous work! Congratulations! It was a fascinating process to watch. I look forward to many more builds. Thank you for the education and entertainment/therapy.

[@seanbarker4610]

I love the sounds especially with a bit of crunch, and the thing that makes me laugh is how you look when you play. Its like when somebody says play something! What do you play, it's that mind goes blank situation. Lol

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Haha, I struggle with the demo more than any other part of the process. Next time I'll make a plan of what to play!! I'm pleased with how it sounds though :)

[@seanbarker4610]

@@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams that's more my thing, I am not great at woodwork. Better at playing. Probably worth writing down what you want to test the guitar sounds for, and then play something that will do the job.

[@Eeklex]

I’m a recent discoverer of the page and this is the third build I’ve gone entirely through (fourth if you count the Esquire refurb). What a magnificent guitar! I deliberately refrained from looking ahead at the video thumbnails because I wanted to be surprised by your color choice. I was kind of hoping for Cherry Red, but this ‘burst is beautiful! I’m more of an acoustic player, but lean toward Teles when dabbling in electricland. Nonetheless, I have a sentimental thing for a 335, the first >$400 electric guitar anybody ever let me pick up (in 1968 or so). Thanks so much for the videos. - Paul

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks for that Paul, really glad that you are enjoying the builds. I was after a faded out cherry finish on the 335, I'm not sure I got there but I am very happy with the outcome. Having viewed a few of my builds you should know I am a bit of a tele fan myself :)

[@kaskas55]

Awesome build! Enjoyed watching every episode. Thank you for sharing!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks for watching Charles, really pleased you enjoyed it. It was quiet a job but I'm really happy with the results :)

[@paulsutherland6302]

Amazing build series. Lovely looking and sounding guitar. Bravo.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you Paul :)

[@goober1965]

Absolutely stunning build, you must be chuffed with that!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Cheers, I am indeed chuffed :) This one's a keeper!

[@samstevens5694]

That’s a stunner ,very talented craftsman 👍

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you Sam, very kind of you :)

[@annonuserannonuser]

Congrats on finishing up this fantastic build and thank you so much for sharing a very informative and entertaining series. Your talent is amazing. An amazing tribute to your late great dog.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks buddy, very kind :) I think I've done Jimbob proud!!

[@ajaxman1000]

Awesome! Well done Patrick, this has been a top class build and an equally top class video series. Love the finished result, it's a beaut.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Phil, really happy you have enjoyed it. I've enjoyed this build more than any other put the pressure of not stuffing it up, especially towards the end, has been quite intense!

[@smudgetherealmc]

Brilliant build series and what a result. Fanbloodytastic!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks buddy, glad you've enjoyed it :)

[@InfoWithheld]

Man, this series has been a pleasure to watch. Your narration, and sharing your thought processes has been a treat. This is one beautiful guitar! Thank you for all of your work, and showing us how you did it!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Bart, I really glad you enjoyed the build. I'm really happy with the outcome and play the guitar all the time :)

[@davepritchard4208]

yes to the gold witch hats

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

On order :)

[@RUBBERTANK_3]

2.30am here tine for bed, i just witnessed genius....

[@rlr69]

That is a beauty, you are an excellent craftsman.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you Robert, glad you like it :)

[@rickbraig7474]

what an absolutely beautiful instrument! but i have to confess, i feel a little sad now that it's done. thank you for the learning experience and i look forward to the next project from "the shed". stay safe and healthy my friend!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

I know what you are saying Rick, it's been an epic. Part of me is happy to get to the finish but it seems like a chapter is over. Onwards....

[@6StringPassion.]

Wow. What a great learning experience this has been. Back in the day, the best instruments Gibson ever made were done like this - one at a time, no cnc, no mass production, etc. Just genuine craftsmanship. I can hardly wait to see what the next build will be.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks mate, new builds will be along very soon :)

[@PG-ex3kl]

I concur . I love making guitars the way they used to be made, I’m sure CNC’s speed up the process but I wouldn’t want to be a robot operator. Give me real tools any day!

[@rfdunbar]

A true MasterClass if there ever was one! Thanks for sharing this incredible build! Absolutely beautiful!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Ryan, I'm really pleased you have enjoyed the series :)

[@ksell5441]

Looks great, sounds great. Congratulations on a lovely build my friend, been w you all the way and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the journey. You deserve a break now, but not too long. Looking forward to what’s to come ...

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks buddy and thanks for the support, it means a lot to me. I will be back very soon with a new project but will be taking things a little easier for a few weeks.

[@jimmymacGoa]

What a beautiful guitar and great tones you must be very proud. I thought you were gonna sing us a verse of free fallin there lol. Thanks for sharing this build it has been great and I can’t wait for the new one

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Jim, I wouldn't ruin all that hard work by singing lol!! I'm really happy with the outcome. New builds on the way ;)

[@woohoolabtheory]

She's a real beauty and sounds terrific. I love that finish too. Genius.

[@davepritchard4208]

And... magnificent job!!!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Dave.

[@carlwilson4425]

That was a very satisfying conclusion to an epic series. I really like the tonal differences you built between the bridge and neck pickups. Not to mention the attention to all the small details, and the tribute to Conner. Very well done. A build you should be extremely proud of.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Carl, I'm really happy with the outcome. Tonally it's just what I was aiming for. Really glad you have enjoyed the series.

[@liamdavis4818]

Absolutely stunning, you should be very proud of yourself

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Liam, I'm really pleased with it :)

[@Ari_Calamari]

What a beauty! You should be proud.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Ari, I'm really pleased with it. There were times I wondered if I could pull this one off but we got there in the end :)

[@andreascuderimusic]

Congratulation. Really well done! I had a blast watching this series.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks, I pleased you have enjoyed the series. The 335 has come out better than I ever thought it would.

[@hendrik6252]

So amazing to see the final product! What a journey, really happy, I could be a part of it! Congrats!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks man, I'm really pleased with the outcome :)

[@frazerhood3381]

Wow. What an amazing guitar! Thanks so much for taking us on this journey with you. Love your content and presentation style. I’ve learnt so much from this and your other series. About to embark on my first telecaster build with the techniques I’ve picked up from watching you!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks buddy, glad that you enjoyed it. Good luck with your build.

[@karlhermansen9119]

What a great Guitar! Congratulations!😃

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Karl, really glad you like it :)

[@JerryBannon]

Sterling work , well done very informative

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@paulkonings1047]

Well done Patrick! I learned a lot of this video!!

[@chikoavena3407]

Wooo finally! Awesome build!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks, so pleased to finally get it finished :)

[@eddiejohnson371]

I have been an early viewer and seen the progression, what a build, I am chuffed to bits for you. You don’t give away a lot emotionally, but I know you are proud of this one, I can tell. Great build, great guitar, keep them coming…

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Eddie and thanks for sticking with the build. More builds on the way :)

[@ferdelazerda836]

Would love to listen a little more!!!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

I will be doing a full build video and plan to put more sound demos in that. Hopefully with a better player :)

[@bjstein4242]

Fantastic.. it really looks great and all the quality efforts came together.. I agree.. I think the amber knobs highlight the burst more.. I dont mind the speed knobs but bells make everything better.. I love the way you blended that mahoghany neck in with the maple burst.. I was a bit worried how it would blend but it looks great.. and the ABR bridge.. really gone the extra mile.. just so nice to see the small holes on the top.. just look right.. sounds awesome too.. a few beers well earned on this one.. cheers..!!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks mate, I was also worried about the contrast of the mahogany against the burst but I think it worked out great. All in all, I'm really pleased with it :)

[@markacton-grieves7958]

What an absolute joy to watch! Incredibly informative and watching the problem solving has been a great insight. thank you, you should be very proud of that beautiful guitar

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Mark, I'm really pleased you have enjoyed the build. I'm massively happy with the outcome :)

[@PaoloRS1]

Well done Pat. What an achievement, you have created both a wonderful guitar and an incredible resource for anyone wishing to try and build one of these instruments. Amazing. This isn't a criticism in any way but having watched every minute, I would say some of your other builds are more entertaining, for me at least. Probably because they didn't go into so detail, therefore moved along a little faster. Anyway it's been brilliant to follow you on this v worthwhile journey. I cannot wait for the next one. Keep up the great work.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Paul and thank you for the feedback. I totally understand what you are saying. With this build I set out to do a no holds barred, in depth how to but even I didn't think it would get to 53 episodes. If I'm honest, I don't think I've got another build like this in me for the time being so will be doing some shorter builds in the immediate future. I'll be back with the next project very soon :)

[@JohnPaulBernett]

This has been a wonderful journey for me and I have enjoyed every episode. The end result is exactly what I thought it would be, A superb instrument. Looking forward to watching the entire build in one go and also looking forward to the next adventure. Great work Patrick.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks mate, it's been a long job but I've enjoyed the whole thing. I'm really happy with the results. Next adventure coming soon.

[@oldrrocr]

thanks for all this. Really helped with my build.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Your welcome and thanks for watching, I'm glad it was useful.

[@nsjguitarsakascotsman6989]

Nothing like a quick build lad 🤣 Looks great bud

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Haha, thanks Niel. Perhaps I should have started growing a beard at the start to see how long it got before I finished!!

[@neverenoughguitars8276]

What an adventure this was. The guitar looks and sounds amazing. Sounds like it has really good string definition and not mushy or muddy at all. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into this. I loved every minute of it! Congratulation! 🍾🥂

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you Jaden, I wasn't too happy at the sound quality on the demo but yes it sounds nice. I'm really glad you have enjoyed the build :)

[@Riffme81]

Awesome work. Inspiring. Congratulations

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Jason, glad you like it :)

[@tyremanguitars]

great end result! it was well worth all the effort.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Ben, I'm really pleased with the outcome :)

[@msmm.2871]

Un gran trabajo, amigo! Me ha servido para comenzar mi nuevo proyecto ES335.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Gracias, espero que sea útil. Buena suerte con tu 335.

[@famousaimless2]

Congrats on completing a really cool instrument! I’m sure it will age gracefully and become even sweeter.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Bryan, I'm really pleased with how it's turned out and I'm sure it will age into a really nice guitar :)

[@nmssis]

Nice...crackin' nice!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks buddy :)

[@fernandodossantosmusica]

Finally wonderfull job iam Very happy with you

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you my friend :)

[@geemac7267]

Congratulations! Looks awesome and sounds amazing. Looking forward to your future builds too (not rushing you lol)

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks mate, I'll be back soon. I might take things a little easier for a few weeks but the next projects will be starting soon.

[@Shadow_Warri0r]

Awesome work

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you Daniel.

[@craigclu]

Well done!!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Craig :)

[@markbain2651]

Curious as to Type and model of bridge and tailpiece you used.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

From memory they were pretty generic TOM and tailpiece from North West Guitars. They weren't expensive but work well.

[@Ari_Calamari]

Those knobs are amber, not gold. Just so you don’t order the wrong knobs. I like the bell shaped style too. Maybe with a silver reflector/insert. The color is a bit unusual for a 335(tangerine burst-ey), so it’s kinda hard to picture it with different style knob in my head.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Good point, I knew what I meant lol :) It is an unusual burst for a 335 but I think the amber bell knobs will do the trick.

[@mattheinly3772]

Great job!!! It looks awesome! I've really enjoyed this series. 👍👍 Just my opinion, but I really like the black knobs with your black pickup rings. I'm not sure if it is represented accurately on my screen, but your burst looks pretty amber dominant, so I like the contrasting dark knobs. Maybe play with other types of black or dark knobs. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thank you for your great amount of effort and diligence!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Matt, I thought the black knobs would be just the job but they looked a bit cheap close up. I'm going to have to look at a few thousand 335 pictures to see what I like best :)

[@mattheinly3772]

@@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams I know that I have replaced and re-replaced knobs many times to try to get the look that I'm going for too. 👍 I really appreciate your video series. Keep up the good work. I'm hoping to do a first build completely from scratch this coming spring, summer, and fall. I'll be referring to many of your videos for techniques. They've been inspiring.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

@@mattheinly3772 Great to hear you are planning a build, if you have any issues let me know. Happy to help if I can.

[@mattheinly3772]

@@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams Awesome! I appreciate it. I finally thought to look you up on Instagram, so I'm following you there now too, if I have any questions. Thank you so much!

[@bulico06]

Fantastic, congrats on the guitar. I agree on the knobs maybe some gold top hat or aged top hat bell knobs. As far as the wiring, I noticed on a few of my hollow bodies that they ziptie the wiring. I assume after the install the wiring harness. How they get tools in there to do that is a mystery to me.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks buddy. The whole wiring thing was a bit of a pain. If I get some time I might re-do it at some point, practice makes perfect and all that :)

[@michaeldorman]

Great work. For what it’s worth, I echo your doubt about the black knobs. I think amber speed knobs would look better, personally.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Michael, I think it's some sort of amber knob, I'll have to do a bit of research.

[@saunders06516]

Excellent instrument. I've enjoyed this build tremendously. When do you plan your next build?

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you, glad you liked it. New builds on the way....

[@6StringPassion.]

Agree 100% on gold top-hat knobs. The gold speed knobs look nice, but the black cheapened the appearance IMHO.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

I like the speedknobs but they look a little clunky on this build, top hats it is :)

[@martinclayton7260]

Thats a fantastic guitar! Well done! I wish it was mine! You should make some guitars to sell!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you, I do make the odd guitar for other people but I don't want to blur the line between hobby and job.

[@stephenmcardle1360]

Ah, you can play as well. 👍

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

I can, the taught me at Rev school :)

[@hermanboodoo39]

Great build. Just started building a LP and an ES335. Like to hear your thoughts on doing the binding before carving the top and bottom to avoid the headaches with routing.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Herman, never thought about doing the binding first. My only concern would be that if there was any difference between the body and top shape you wouldn't have the option to adjust the shape of the top/back. Interesting idea though.

[@reneholbrugge7920]

Congratulations on finishing this guitar and videoseries! It is a beauty. You should go for the bell shaped pots i think, more period correct. Q: how can you tell that the pots are in the same start/stop position when you install them?

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it all. I just install the pots, turn them all up full and then make sure the knobs all line up.

[@imanolsolores8028]

Hello: I really liked your videos of the ES-335 guitar build. Congratulations!! Could you tell me where you bought the plan to do it? I know you put the link somewhere, but now I can't find it.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Hi, I got the plans from JAG plans in the UK. www.etsy.com/uk/listing/487359211/plan-to-build-a-gibson-style-es335?click_key=a557191960f81c28b9160772e653d8aee40a85dc%3A487359211&click_sum=4f83d1a1&ref=shop_home_active_8&frs=1

[@imanolsolores8028]

@@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams Many thanks!!!

[@paintbox48]

Fabulous looking guitar - top quality work and product. I've been looking at your SG build to inform my own SG build. You make it look so straightforward, but I still find myself making basic errors! Hopfully it will turn out okay in the end. By the way what do you do with all your builds - do you keep them or sell the odd ones - if so what has determined your choice?

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks mate, if you are not making errors you're not learning anything :) Half the skill in these situations is knowing how to fix the cockups. My next project will demonstrate this ;) Most of the time I keep my builds but I'm getting to the point where I'm running out of places to keep them. The ones I don't keep are usually built to order such as the Micawber tele.

[@paintbox48]

@@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams Hi Patrick thanks for your reply. I agree entirely - but cockups are still a pain. 😅 My collection of guitars tends to be governed by my wife! 🤭

[@bertbennett2719]

Congratulations on a beautifully successful project! What's next? BTW, what price would you sell the guitar for? Or can you put a price on that much effort?

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Burt, a new project will be starting next week but I'm keeping it underwraps for now. This particular guitar won't ever be sold for personal reasons and it's hard to put a price on something that has taken so long to do. If I priced it on parts and labour it would be over £10k so pretty much unsellable lol.

[@michellek5789]

Amazing build. How much was the maple to make the body. Thanks.

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Michelle, the board the top and back came from was about £120 but I only used half of it. The maple veneer for the ribs was about £15 so around £75 in total.

[@michellek5789]

Thank you so much for getting back to me. I really want to try and make one but a smaller body size. I am just trying to guste how much it will be and if at all possible as it would be make in my kitchen with only hand tools.

[@PaavoLammikko]

Next step ES-175…?

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

I do need to do another semi :)

[@GingerLeftyGuitar]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Cheers mate :)

[@fernandodossantosmusica]

Ouw ouwwww

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Haha

[@billyhenry27]

Probably plays better than a G

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thanks Billy it does play nicely. I had the pleasure of watching someone who can really play put it through it's paces last week.

[@billyhenry27]

Its a great gift to build butiful things, I found your channel by watching the short, had to watch the build after!

[@djboltonwc]

Well done!

[@Adventuresfromtheshedofdreams]

Thank you Johan :)