Time To Finish This Guitar

It's been a while since we last worked on this acoustic guitar, but the wait is over. In this episode, it's time to finish this guitar and bring it to life. Watch as we fit and glue the back in place, closing the body of the acoustic guitar and taking a significant step towards completion.
You'll also get a sneak peek at a new, simple jig you can build out of scrap wood in your shop. This jig makes the building process more efficient and precise, demonstrating how small innovations can make a big difference in your projects.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Your support and engagement mean the world to me, and I’m excited to share these valuable techniques with you.
What You'll Learn:
How to fit and glue the back of an acoustic guitar,
Step-by-step instructions for building a new jig from scrap wood,
Essential tips for guitar maintenance and repair, and
Techniques for creating and using jigs in guitar construction.
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Let's finish this guitar together and continue to explore the art of guitar making.
Happy building!
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[@volodimirkun]

Sir, You remind me the best of my gradpa. He was always hustling at his garden and orchard , tinkering with stuff, making all kinds of household repairs, making handtools if he didnt havepropper ones on hand. Those were hard times for us ukrainians in "crazy 90`s" , everybody was poor and lived off what he could acquire by his own hands... I feel so much joy seeing your videos in my feed, even though i often dont have time to watch them. You are living in full, Sir. Kindest regards from far Ukraine!

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Thank you for your comment. I appreciate that. Stay safe

[@MichaelBuilds]

HE'S BACK! And handsomer than ever! We missed you fella! Great video Monty and can't wait for the next mystery book you're working on!

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Thanks Michael. I look forward to a "get-toether" this summer.

[@RickEagan]

Good to see you back in the shop and on camera. Jigs and more jigs, can't have too many. God only gave us two hands; we can use all the help we can get. I'd go with a little extra "bling" when it comes to the "look" of a guitar. Sound and structure are very important to the end result of a good guitar. Secondarily, you want a pleasing appearance to attract a person to the guitar. Some colored purfling with the blinding sets it apart from the side and top. As for a kit guitar, my very first build was from a StewMac kit. It came out okay but, with some noticeable problems. Mostly, do to my inexperience and lack of knowledge in building guitars. A series of videos building a kit with enhancements would be great. Happy building, Monty.

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Thanks for your response. I agree with you 100%

[@jonpardue]

Great to see you working on the guitar Monty! The plain appearance without the green is nice - it looks looks tidy and clean - also different compared to your other guitar builds.

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Thank you for that comment. I think you are correct.

[@Orangie2008]

It's so good to see your smiling face behind the bench! I'm a fan of keeping mahogany guitars simple, so binding it is my suggestion. Also, the kit guitar idea is great! I made a couple of kits back when Martin was still selling them and they sounded very good. It's a great way for anyone with the inclination to get an inexpensive instrument. I'd even think about doing a water-based finish that anyone could apply.

[@MontyMcKinnon]

You are correct on the finish. I tend to lean toward french polish but we'll see.

[@johnsee7269]

One of your countrymen TWoodford makes a lot of videos about repairing guitars. No end of subject matter or repairs to video... He's a bit of a snob but rightfully so as his results are of the highest quality. He 'comes off' as a bit of the guitar equivalent of a Stradivari or Amati or Guarneri in the violin makers world... The 'master craftsman's' realm...

[@MontyMcKinnon]

I'll look for his videos. Maybe I came learn something from his work. Thanks for the idea.

[@royforest6035]

Great to have you back, Monty. Good health you you! Regarding your guitar: do it right the way you want to. Spend the extra time needed so that you are completely satisfied.

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Solid advice! Thank you.

[@ohrah2003]

Glad to see you back and in good health. I've missed seeing your post eventhough I don't play guitar. Enjoy your tea, sir.

[@MontyMcKinnon]

The tea was great. Thanks.

[@lonezmoon]

So glad to hear and see you again! Cheers!

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Hey, thanks!

[@THAILANDCANUCK]

It is so good to see you back!

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Thank you. Now to figure our 1080p. lol

[@RodLittle]

Great to have you back - always look forward to your wise words

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Thank you kindly!

[@petrzajic4945]

The kit things sound exciting!

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Ya, I like that idea as well.

[@mcconkeyb]

Ready to do new jig drawings. 🙂

[@MontyMcKinnon]

VERY soon! Thank you.

[@petrzajic4945]

I would say you have your answer with the shell inlay. That should add sufficient pop to the guitar edge, even with the "just wood" option. :-) The wood is really nice stock and looks lovely, so it should hold on its own. I would leave the back as is with the middle detail as a stand-alone feature to have the impact of that wooden area with one clear, strong detail.

[@MontyMcKinnon]

I like your comment. I didn't consider the shell 'pop' and you are right. Thanks!

[@bradsills3653]

Monty! It’s good to see you brother!

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Hey, thanks

[@TSGEnt]

You did not disappoint! You are back. You are a man of your word. Interesting I could only get 360p from your video. But I take you anyway I can get you. ( I know. That sounded funny.)

[@MontyMcKinnon]

You are very kind thank you.

[@vperalta]

Monty, it's great to see you again. Here's hoping everything is fine with you. I'd love to see you to show how to build a Spanish acoustic guitar kit.

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Great suggestion!

[@micromover5247]

Love the guitars 🎸

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Thank you so much. I appreciatew that.

[@leepetersen4082]

glad yer back....!

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Very kind. Thank you!

[@leepetersen4082]

bending my first set o sides tomorrow morning! Wish me luck! Rocky Mountain House Alberta!

[@newffee]

Use the black bindings you already have bent. They will blend in very well with the arm rest material you have . Black is a neutral color. The guitar is lighter color so black will accent it very well. As for the back I don't think many people really look at backs for the most part. The front will stand out.

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Yor are correct. It's really about the sound. lol

[@paulomeyer3900]

I would use what you already have, I'm quite self-indulgent. But it's my way of being, I think about the cost of the trip and how much a new binding could increase the final price of the guitar. So I think. Regards

[@MontyMcKinnon]

I never even thought of the cost. Plus the green purflings ship from the west coast. You have raised a good point. Thanks.