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@waspcatcher2 жыл бұрын
The only kit in the link is the t-style one. Should there be others?
@PaulCooksStuff2 жыл бұрын
4:05 "it would be kinda cheating if I'm showing you how to put this kit together and I'm using specific guitar tech tools" Just posting to say thanks for that basic-household-tools approach. It answers my biggest hesitation - what if it needs any fret levelling or sprout filing or nut slotting or remedial routing etc to get it playing well. 🤔 The tools would cost me more than the kit. So this is the perfect series format to find out the reality! 👍🎸
@dogslobbergardens66062 жыл бұрын
Get you literally any flat solid something-or-other and some sandpaper in various grits, so you can level, dress and polish frets to your heart's content. Routing really shouldn't be required at all. Nut slotting... you can get by with cheap "needle files" from any hardware store.
@onefatstratcat2 жыл бұрын
Oh goody... it's like a model kit for a big kid!! :) Honey.. where are my Testor paints?
@deadlegs1872 жыл бұрын
60£! Ordered. I'm making a silver sparkle. And lobing in some old hotrails
@mralgebro2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I watched with my 7 year old and we were enthralled! I’ve never put together a guitar before but you made it look so easy! Thanks!!
@tomdameek2 жыл бұрын
Really informative basic guitar mod kickoff Andy. Anyone looking to start doing mods would do well to look at this. Not everyone knows the basics like not over torquing the screws and evenly cross tightening. And you kept it interesting too 😃👍👏👏
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom. Glad it hit what I wanted it to hit.
@wv8382 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the rabbit hole, young Andy ;)
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
🤓
@drp80622 жыл бұрын
"screw pots" tip: For electronics projects I use ice cube trays to hold and separate small parts!
@ivanriverajr50124 ай бұрын
The greatest american hero retires and sets out to make guitars what a chap 👍
@juansalvo2374Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@howardmaryon2 жыл бұрын
Have to hand it to Thomann’s marketing folk for coming up with this “competition”. All the better guitar channels on YT. ( Menotic Stringworks, Twoodford and Dave’s World of etc etc are all excused because they are professional luthiers) are doing the build and the publicity is priceless. Thomann’s accounts department are also on top form, you dont get cash, you get a €500 store credit, but I could spend €500 in the Thomann store in a heartbeat.
@2018Clarity7 ай бұрын
I just bought one arrived today,super stoked after watching your video,I was thinking of painting mine,,never don anything like this before,any video posters? Look forward from hearing from you,cheers!
@tramlad22 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, might give it a go, that looked easy enough to do
@Sean_Plays_Guitar2 жыл бұрын
Mine is underway as well! Can’t wait to play the thing!
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it!
@wideyxyz22712 жыл бұрын
Cool always fancied having a go at one!
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Now is a good time.
@KeithGrommes2 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you for posting this! I have always wanted to buy a kit and try it myself. I think people should be aware though, the body, being made of Rengas might cause allergic reactions similar to poison ivy in some people. Shouldn't matter though if you're going to paint the body and apply poly. I ordered a T-style kit and ST-kit after watching this video. Great video Andy!
@armendrz Жыл бұрын
Best videotutorial for this kit. Much better that the guidebook included. Thank you for the effort. It has been fun to do it with you :)
@MikeLute2 жыл бұрын
I had a great time building a J-Bass, with my Dad, at last year`s DIY challange. There were some crazy builds last year I think it`s worth checking out the 2021 DIY vids by Thomann.
@guitarzan05152 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy, most Groovy man! Will be watching the cus- toe- my- zation😱💥👍🤙
@onefatstratcat2 жыл бұрын
Just a tip.. if you use the bridge pickup more than the neck wire it backwards... that way the switch knob won't be in your way when you work the volume pot if you do that kind of thing :)
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
I flip the control panel around
@numbersguy87372 жыл бұрын
You're the NerdCubed of guitar KZbinrs amd I love it.
@SpinesAndSplines2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. I finished my guitar last week (ST style) and just uploaded an in depth build video yesterday. Your video was probably the most helpful tutorial that I watched, and I came back to it several times to check through different steps. I also loved what you ended up doing with the kit. Thanks again!
@Yakomoe10 ай бұрын
I am watching your as soon as I am done with this one.
@Lunolux Жыл бұрын
thx
@DasOrakelspricht2 жыл бұрын
My tip: i use an plastic ice-cube maker (Eiswürfel Form) to separate the screws, nuts and all that tiny things, which always get lost an were found in the vacuum cleaner.
@onefatstratcat2 жыл бұрын
how long does it take for the ice to melt? :)
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Good tip. My fingers are too big for an ice tray though
@PooNinja2 жыл бұрын
Magnet sheets with grid lines to show where each bit comes from 👍🏽
@Joe-mz6dc2 жыл бұрын
A really cool looking and nice sounding guitar and you put it together very well.
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@johnrogers28262 жыл бұрын
15:50, that's what she said! I saw your little "look" there. Spit my coffee out, thanks!
@60CycleHumcast2 жыл бұрын
woah, you have a drill press! I wish I had a drill press.
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
I have a drill press. You can borrow it if you like. I’m a good neighbour
@markburgess452811 ай бұрын
I 3d printed a string winder for mine. Of course you will need access to one for this.
@jeffdray2500 Жыл бұрын
I tend to throw the strings and the cable out but those terrible strings can be used jused to check that everything is aligned.
@berniarmstrong2 жыл бұрын
Some great tips. I have been pondering entering the challenge. This video helped me think it was within my capabilities.Only problem would be convincing my partner that another guitar is essential...😉 I will watch out for the mods. 🤞🏼
@backlom2 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly, pickup height adjustment. Has potential! We’ve had a record rainfall. Perhaps an🕊Ark with animals for a design? 🌧
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Whatever the design is going to be... it has to be able to be painted by someone with the abilities of a 2 year old... (me)
@MainPrism2 жыл бұрын
It's been my understanding that the strings included with kits are really only there to get your setup dialed in. After that you're supposed to replace them with whatever you prefer. Idk how true this is considering strings have different tensions so after switching strings your setup would have changed. But they would get you in the ballpark so you don't have to do too much adjusting so maybe that's it. I'm new to the channel btw and this was a pretty great video. There's plenty of helpful info for people new to kit building and it's easy to digest and follow. Well done sir, looking forward to watching more of your videos now!
@PooNinja2 жыл бұрын
Building a better world one instrument at a time.
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Someone has to do it...
@ChrisFranklyn2 жыл бұрын
That wood would look good with an SG semi-transparent crimson colour with a dark filler in the grain. A set of awful strings are always handy when playing around with guitars so you can save the good'ns for the final set up. I was too cheap to buy something like this kit to play along this year, so I got a uke... well, two ukes :) Looking forward to the rest of this series, I really enjoyed when you stripped down that Les Paul before.
@king7087082 жыл бұрын
Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
darn straight!
@oldguydave73552 жыл бұрын
Great idea, just subbed! :)
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel!
@dragonflames_official2 жыл бұрын
AMAIZING HEADSTOCK
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
I think it might be too small...
@dragonflames_official2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek mm yes you right
@phillosopherguitarist26732 жыл бұрын
I want this shirt!
@Stirling627 ай бұрын
Hardly building a guitar, more like assembling a guitar! Just saying! Good video!
@GunsNRoosendael2 жыл бұрын
2:33 That's what he said
@ManuelBianchiBooks2 жыл бұрын
I just wish they had any lefty kits ...
@fkun11562 жыл бұрын
Great video idea! I think it would be very nice to go from necessary to extreme mods. Like: start with intonation and the nut. Then making a proper headstock, then changing any other shapes of the guitar and end it with a paint job and finishes.
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
I like it! Yes, the sensible stuff will be done first
@dogslobbergardens66062 жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek please do. It's important to show regular folks that none of this is really rocket surgery. It can be very intimidating for people who don't have luthiery training or other shop experience.
@Jenisonc6 ай бұрын
Did you ever revisit this guitar and do any upgrades?
@wallyh242 жыл бұрын
In the U.S. we have this new fangled tool called a socket wrench…here’s hoping this modern technology makes its’ way across the pond soon
@JaniceLalla2 жыл бұрын
Good video! How much real time to get to the end of the build?
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
If I wasn’t making a video I could do it in under 15 minutes. 30 minutes with hand tools tops
@ArchersApothecary7 ай бұрын
Hey Andy, Awesome vid but did you ever customise it?
@luisnunes3863 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video, thanks! P.s. You could have used a cheap plastic string winder. Even the most clueless newbie either has bought one or will after the first time trying to wind by hand. 😁😁🤘
@hussamjamil4980 Жыл бұрын
Dude, out of the box it sounded great, it did not howl or squeel or fall appart. The whole point of this, is to let a beginner put it together, understand how a basic guitar works and from then on....the sky is the limit. Upgrade the tuners, pickups, knobs, the finish....it will be YOUR guitar, to do what you want with it and never worry about modifying a €400+ instrument and ruining the value....it will "grow with you" basically.
@alejandrogordillorodriguez8518 Жыл бұрын
It has turned out very nice, could you tell me how much the guitar weighs once built?
@dazzer17305 ай бұрын
Did you ever do anymore on this bud?
@frankdeleeuw92332 жыл бұрын
Just wondering why you didn't shield the routed cavities before you started assembly? Is this a future mod?
@EdSki19702 жыл бұрын
60 cycle was very fast
@TheTactical6string2 жыл бұрын
you got yourself a Macmull there....
@Briansgate Жыл бұрын
is there a diychallenge23?
@ruckusfitnesd75052 жыл бұрын
I do the same when i Put new strings in i have to use my hands
@discocrisco2 жыл бұрын
Is the body pre finished? Looks like it.
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
It’s sealed. Feels kinda waxy
@KurtGerster6 ай бұрын
How can the Kit go for 79 and the finished product for 79 to 89? I understand that i can be fun to build your own guitar. But there is no benefit.
@J.C...2 жыл бұрын
Are you sure that's not a 4 piece body? I'm almost sure I saw more join(joint?) lines. Pretty sure I saw 3 altogether. One in the middle and one more on each side, somewhat parallel to the center line.
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Yep! Two piece!
@Forest_Fifer2 жыл бұрын
Did you see the stained glass Tele on Trogly's show the other night? Just sayin.....
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha no i didn’t… I need to take a look
@iloveitall2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to buy a kit if only the wood was a traditional one. I'd of course pay more for that. Nevertheless, the guitar sounds decent.
@71goaliemask2 жыл бұрын
ANDY! wotcha matey. I'm first! which is...meaningless.....yay..... :0
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Not to me it isn't. It is meaningFULL!
@TedSchoenling2 жыл бұрын
arrrgghhh why to people string their guitars the hard way? I have never once done it like this since 1980 and haven't ever had a tuning stability issue. Pull the string all the way through, finger tight.. tune it up, making sure to get one wind over top the part of the string you pulled through. It locks into place. You can whammy to your hearts content, bend, alt tune you name it. Of course this past year I've discovered locking tuners, but that does pretty much what I do without having to worry about where that first wind goees
@davoskazooga2 жыл бұрын
15:50 that's what she said (since we already got a "he" in the comments)
@Kawabxl2 жыл бұрын
Me : I don't want to buy the kit ! Me : Go on, buy the kit ! Me : Noooo Me : Yess, do it..do it !! Welcome in my mind :|
@myworms2 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t find a spanner, so I had to settle for a wrench.
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Oh no... You will ruin it!😂
@LDN_MZK2 жыл бұрын
"Not get obsess"? Well.... this is videos 1 of 50.
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahah yes… just maybe!
@andsoistopped2 жыл бұрын
Fffffffffffffffffffffffffffire!
@TheGuitarGeek2 жыл бұрын
You know it
@munkuukle56652 жыл бұрын
how to build a kit guitar with a riddicilous headstock.
@dogslobbergardens66062 жыл бұрын
LOL it's left vastly oversize so you can cut it to whatever shape you want.