FABULOUS! Fabric Topped Custom Guitar - Green & Gold Tele

[@GuitarOverdrive]

When I saw the fabric, I thought it was hideously busy. When I saw the guitar, I loved it. The fade on the edges is lovely.

[@pvdguitars2951]

I love all of your work, but this must be my favourite. Absolutely stunning result!

[@RockyH.]

Steve Vai says his fabric top JEM's are some of his best sounding guitars and it makes sense really....if you make the body out of maple the fabric will cut out some of the natural high end of the wood causing the tone to set really nicely in beautiful mid-range. That's in theory anyway...I know this guitar sounds good and Vai attests to the fabric tops so I can't wait to get my project started!...Hey everyone please leave me some suggestions on color/hardware combinations I'd love to see what you fine guitar players will suggest....right now I'm leaning toward a shiny silver fabric with black/silver sparkle outline burst with all chrome hardware and matching headstock. What would you suggest everyone?

[@johncrapper366]

Definately the coolest looking tele I've ever seen. That bridge pickup sounds amazing. Excellent job.

[@philgallagher1]

Derek, don't be so hard on yourself. If your spray gun malfunctioned it is not your "screw up". As they say, we all make mistakes (or have things go wrong). The difference between an amateur and a pro - a pro knows what to do when it happens! You managed to produce a beautiful instrument DESPITE the problems! Well done!

[@bigdguitars]

Thabks!! You should see my garage floor.

[@thomasrevere1728]

Ooooh, that thing is gorgeous.

[@markbundy1694]

One of your Best Pieces of Artwork... Just Wow!!!!

[@younkinjames8571]

There you are 😆

[@jaythompson9565]

Very interesting Wonderful look

[@ExNotesRec]

Someone get this guy to 100k subs. What you are doing is absolutely amazing!!!

[@bigdguitars]

Thanks dude. I am lost in KZbin land

[@earlelfrink]

Man! that is absolutely gorgeous! best ever. Wow!

[@bigdguitars]

thank you

[@NorthwestGuitarworks]

@@bigdguitars can you provide a link for the fabric you used from Amazon?

[@RockyH.]

@@bigdguitars Big D my name is Rocky I'm the guy with the good questions! Hey man I found a leather/pleather at Hobby Lobby and I want to do a Telecaster body in it.....should I just follow this method you have demonstrated here sir? It's a dark leather paisley design it will be awesome....I think please get back with me with any suggestions and or advice. ( Oh way to go on the 25/50 neck brilliant work, and Ive been trying to get you subscribers I want that Gretsch you are giving away (Id love to have a instrument from you)....anyway any advice on my leather Tele project?

[@pmcm-ih1ep]

Cool! Looks like a type of Telecaster that Prince would play.

[@schlippery1]

Looks good enough to eat!!! Well done !!

[@barrywebber100]

That worked out really well and looked fantastic with the gold parts. Thanks for posting.

[@LeMans512]

It looks great. I like the border.

[@budude2]

"Fabulous" is exactly the right word for this - - WOW!

[@bigdguitars]

thanks dude

[@catekatz5855]

Dude that’s sick! I love the feathering! It’s perfect!

[@haiaokuwa]

Great idea and very skilled execution

[@bigdguitars]

Thank you

[@brandonlee2237]

What a beautiful guitar

[@rahl1233]

Big D, you’ve done it again... that looks awesome. You make it look so easy....

[@ennio5596]

Amazing work! Congratulations! Nice cap! 🐍 👊🇧🇷

[@Badhands55]

Excellent video- one of the better builds I’ve seen on the You- nice job, looks great, sounds great.

[@briansimpson8116]

The feathering looks GREAT! You did an amazing job on this one.

[@jeffbarnett4755]

ive learned soooo much from you! Thanks for all your cool videos. Your work is awesome.

[@vnidk1]

Great artistic craftsmanship as always. I really enjoy your work. I have been thinking of doing a fabric finish for a while. This is definitely inspiring. Now I will do one for sure 😄

[@bigdguitars]

It was a ton of fun.

[@kirkscobey3031]

Me likey!!Texas Toast has some really cool fabric tops also!! Love that green and also think the feathering is what I like. You own it!!!

[@1961jscofield]

That Tele is freaking gorgeous!

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Great looking guitar

[@tulk3747]

All hail the Weenie Roller™

[@TexasToastGuitars]

Hahaha

[@Uncle_Buzz]

That's next-level stuff dude. Very nice. Cheers! Chris.

[@rammalammadingdong1288]

Wow....beautiful!

[@rdesutter76]

you are the best at making these type of videos. Just an pour on trick... put your resin (not the hardener) in a hot water bath for about 5 minutes before you mix. This makes the resin loose and it mixes better with the hardener and creates less bubbles bc of the lower viscosity. I usually take a plastic container filled with tap water and heat it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes - then leave the pre-measured cup of resin in the hot water for a quick spell... most of my pours are with dollar store cups that transfer the heat pretty well bc they're cheap and have thin walls. Cheers.

[@bigdguitars]

I did that with the second coat. Next vid i will show that

[@chejuboy]

Very nice looking guitar.

[@RockyH.]

This is hands down the most beautiful Telecaster I've ever seen, Big D you know I feel way I've told you that...my first build will be my Les Paul, and more than likely my second build will be a Les Paul as well but, when I build my set-neck Tele I'm definitely doing it this way.....the green was amazing I can't wait to see a millennium silver with black & silver sparkle aaccoutrements and two humbuckers "bridge and neck" I'm thinking Fenders Tim Shaws? We will see!!.....I've got a feeling that guitar is gonna be legendary. I'm not gonna lie I'd almost do anything to have that Metallic Green Paisley Fabric Tele. One more thing Steve Vai had a floral and black fabric run of his Ibanez Jems and he said that the fabric guitars were the best sounding guitars that they (Ibanez) ever made for him look it up on his Premiere Guitar rig rundown he said the fabric guitars were the best sounding guitars that he had and I believe him I believe, they do just cut out just enough high end while rounding the remaining high end out to more compliment the mid range of the highs I can't wait to do this.

[@pamcarr4003]

Love the scarf there BigD! Nice look on you...seriously what a beautiful guitar! Man you sure do some neat things! Thank you for that. I'm glad I found your channel Mr D! Looking forward to the next one! Pam

[@Terry3Gs]

WOW ... that is insane looking !!!

[@blackfender100]

Awesome finish ! great work as always.

[@presto111man]

That is your best build ever!

[@bigdguitars]

Thank you

[@michaeladamcaira9174]

Outstanding,D outstanding,love the choice of fabric,well done

[@MrTimThunder]

I always look forward to see new video from you. This came out amazing.

[@bigdguitars]

thank you!

[@thomasmiles7325]

That looks killer nice to see different content thanks for your time.

[@MrJp5150]

Absolutely Stunning !!

[@glenndavis6793]

Beautiful guitar

[@bigdguitars]

Thabks!!!

[@seanoxton5572]

I was skeptical at the beginning but that is indeed fabulous.

[@JusAequum]

That fabric looking great on you.

[@bigdguitars]

ha my wife thinks I am nuts.

[@JohnSmith-ym4sl]

Wow this guitar is outstanding in both looks and sound! Love your channel!!!

[@74dartman13]

Cool build. Looks awesome!👍😎🎸🎶

[@bigdguitars]

thanks!

[@74dartman13]

@@bigdguitars yep!☺

[@TavaresProject]

That looks outstanding!!!!

[@bradwilliamsandthedancehal8422]

Gorgeous!

[@kbschulze]

Digging the green and gold, looks rich 👍🏻

[@PicksPaints]

Cool build Derek! That turned out great!

[@fluidalchemist68]

I love the spray booth mate :-)

[@Riffme81]

Have to admit when I saw the fabric around your neck I thought.... No way.... Don't do it.... But that guitar looks soooo cool. Love the gold hardware. Really works. Great job.

[@bigdguitars]

hahah. thanks!

[@triplesevensix291]

Awesome job man. Love it.

[@pamcarr4003]

I just ordered some Angelus Dyes. I let them know, in the comments section, that I heard about and saw their dyes on youtubes BigD Guitars Channel. I think I'm finally getting ready to build that guitar....little scary and exciting at he same time. Thanks D for getting me to the edge! You are awesome!

[@bigdguitars]

Enjoy. It’s fun!!

[@pamcarr4003]

Thanks!

[@jjdillon2007]

Now that really looks great. Outstanding work!

[@CityOfMarble]

I didn’t think you’d top that “purple haze” dubbed tele but damn this is some next level craftsmanship. Absolutely stunning.

[@bigdguitars]

you mean the purple tele?

[@karlalton3170]

Would never of thought of using cloth as a finish its looks just Brill bud 👌👌

[@richardcarpenter154]

I like that green guitar

[@enriquemireles8947]

Very nice . Thank you .

[@JeffGillis1]

Derek, your creative genius never disappoints, wow man you're one gifted luthier. So this video inspired me combined with another video you made a while back. Admittedly this adds a lot of technical challenges but here goes. Your tobacco/honey fades are world class with honey in the center fading out to the edges with dark brown or even black. With that fabric effect, I can imagine it being used on the body sides with you blk/brown dark transition to the honey/ice tea fade on the top, except that the gold paisley kinda ghosts through on the guitar sides.

[@bigdguitars]

Thanks for the idea.

[@BudgetRC_Channel]

Great work! I was hoping to see a materials list so I could learn more about the brand of epoxy and paints that you used. If you're willing to share that it would be a huge help. Thanks!

[@shaunw9270]

That's awesome !!

[@juanimuller]

I would love to see a video of you tiding up and organizing the shop.

[@bigdguitars]

Then I would lose my stuff.

[@Wolf_K]

That’s beautiful, man! Good job!

[@spencermitchell3865]

That is absolutely gorgeous! I've been wanting to do a build with a nice paisley fabric but haven't found one I really liked until I saw this. Would you be willing to share the link to it? Great job, great build!

[@ERWebster]

Dude, that looks amazing. Will look even better with a roasted maple neck. Awesome.

[@bigdguitars]

yea an oiled neck will look killer.

[@bishlap]

green is not a good guitar color.... until NOW!!! Beautiful, nice work, BIG.

[@NeilRobertTurner]

Man that looks cool !

[@ChappoCrothers]

Can you recommend a combination of a sealer, paint, & clear coat if you only have access to rattle cans? Dupli-color which offers the best range of metallic colours is acrylic and most sanding sealers I can find (here in Australia) are oil based.

[@toddflowers8052]

Awesome job Big D ,love how it came out !

[@Thomasdgolden]

I was thinking of doing the same thing. I serviced 2 paisley teles a few weeks back and thought fabric would make it even better. Love your videos man.

I love it ! I would love to have a tele like that or in blue !

[@bigdguitars]

blue coming. maybe that will be the next giveaway.

@@bigdguitars Oh super cool

[@rellikguitars7237]

Looks cool. Just about to do a fabric top Tele myself

[@decomputerleraarable]

result is realy nice. Rob

[@augustpeters2103]

The best instructional video I've seen.Great narration.This inspired my next project.Gotta start looking for the perfect fabric design.That should only take about a year....😄

[@ericdenton6664]

Wow. Beautiful guitar. Very good work. This is the 1st video from your channel I've watched. Bravo. You might try using starch when ironing your fabric. It should give you a perfectly flat piece of materiel and easier to work with. Thank you for this video.

[@cfreeman5631]

I LOVE this guitar!

[@avielkharrat5788]

That build is super intersting. Hi 5 for such an outstanding build. Love the pick-ups. You definitely got to try this black binding!

[@bigdguitars]

I bought some blue fabric will put that on the list.

[@MrBobwood22]

This is beautiful! Love the green. Blue with binding would be great for Beta2

[@fezthecat1]

It's my dream guitar. I want one!

[@ZurlHammerdoom]

I love the look of this guitar!

[@dannyt2885]

I didn't I would like it, but it turned out awesome!

[@OtBe]

The first Ibanez JEMs were fabric topped, Vai's Curtains, iirc.

[@atomicpunk]

Live and Learn. I did my first guitar body paint job a couple weeks ago. It looks great btw.

[@bigdguitars]

Thabks!!

[@YaoEspirito]

You're right. It's just beautiful, but it would indeed look awesome without the burst but with a black binding.

[@MichaelDonlinAwesome]

That is awesome. That is all.

[@RichBarlow70]

Quick question - did you wait for the yellow glue under the fabric to cure before you poured the epoxy? Or will the glue cure under it?

[@amitsapir2]

came out amazing!!! Why did you use the belt sender, didnt the router table already brought the body to the proper size? and why didnt you use the epoxy to also stick the fabric to the body?

[@bigdguitars]

I used sander to smooth out the sides. the epoxy is a mess so I needed to get the fabric first. I had a fear that it would move if I tacked it down.

[@salmonline]

Sweet finish

[@Damaged262]

I have to agree. It sure doesn't look like a fabric, gonna have to check out that 2K stuff, I really like the finish he ended up with.

[@eht03]

Like the fabric. I thought it looked good with the natural wood on the sides.

[@ejsra1980]

Nice job... One question, what kind of fabric do you use? Thanks a lot

[@conservativerealist]

You can sand and buff the epoxy if your seeing the texture of the material.. ive also seen some really good" paisly" stencils in the airbrush section at S. B. C. global. It looks really good, just thought if you werent happy with texture, thinned out airbrush paint is pretty smooth

Could you do a video where you show what you are using to make guitars ?

[@bigdguitars]

What do you mean? Like a shop tour?

@@bigdguitars Yes and you say what is necessary, was is not, the tools, the prices etc :)

[@tacticaljackson]

BigDGuitars I second this request! Maybe also a “So you want to build a guitar?” Kinda video with a bare minimum setup you would recommend to a new builder, maybe a few product recommendations, etc. Either way, this is an awesome build! Thanks for all the outstanding content!

[@bigdguitars]

yea I think I will do that

[@HoffOfAllThings]

Man! Love it, fun project!

[@markbundy1694]

Dibs!!!👍🤘🏼👊

[@juanimuller]

Actually the sides without paint looked outstanding!

[@MStone-im1mu]

Kick Ass!!! Great Work D 🤘

[@kim-gang-subtv2119]

So nice ..

[@sonicpickups]

If you place the epoxy bottles in a bath of warm water for 20 minutes before using them, the epoxy flows and mixes easier.

[@ericctheartofnoise8613]

i have been using epoxy on my tops of my kit guitars. tape will come up from the heat of the epoxy. yours looks great.

[@101hotwire]

You got to use Tyvek tape or sheathing tape

[@TheGorillafoot]

Nice hat