Great Guitar Build Off 2021- Episode 2 - Completing the Neck | Building a Great Guitar from Scratch

In this second video for my entry into the Great Guitar Build Off 2021 I put the finishing touches on the neck for this guitar.
Besides doing the headstock veneer and two inlays I also make sure to do the best fret job I can.
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[@BogdanBacila301]

Now when someone says "I don't trust my bandsaw to make a perfect cut, I'll do it by hand" that's when you know there's a crazy level of craftsmanship there! Amazing work, great videos and quality! Good luck, can't wait to see it done!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Bogdan, Thank you very much for the compliment.

[@martenvanderee7841]

Watching your videos is like reading a book which you don’t want to put away. It is so very interesting, entertaining, learning etc.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Marten, Thank you very much for the encouraging words.

[@CoraTreeCustomGuitars]

Beautiful work, as anticipated. You are a phenomenal teacher, sir. Thank you for every second you share!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Cora Tree Custom Guitars, Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@coenraben1054]

Hallo Daniël. Ik ben een beginnend gitaarbouwer. Eerst een paar bouwpakketjes van Thomann gemaakt, de smaak te pakken gekregen en nu heb ik al bijna 2 eigenbouw gitaren klaar. Ik heb veel gekeken naar Crimson ( Ben Crowe) . maar 3 weken geleden heb ik jou ontdekt. Fantastisch wat jij doet. En heel erg leerzaam. Bij mij gaat er altijd wel wat mis..... maar oefening baart kunst. Ik blijf volgen.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Coen, Bedankt voor je reactie. Wat goed om te horen dat je de smaak van het zelf gitaren bouwen te pakken hebt. Het lijkt misschien niet zo in mijn videos, maar ook bij mij gaat er altijd wel iets niet zoals het gepland is. De kunst van het bouwen is dan veelal al ook het oplossen van deze probleempjes. Met oefenen zullen het soort probleempjes veranderen en door ervaring weet je op een gegeven moment ook hoe je ze het beste op kan lossen. Veel plezier en succes met het bouwen van je gitaren.

[@mikeivey8471]

Lovely !! Simply Lovely !! The way you dress those fret ends looks amazing & I can only imagine what that feels like to play !! Amazing !!!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Mike, Thank you very much! I think I got pretty good and the fretwork. A little bit more attention makes all the difference.

[@satch60]

I could watch your videos for hours buddy!! You work and craftsmanship is second to none.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Sean, Thank you very much for the compliments.

[@sean4586]

Excellent inlay work. I'd love to see this up close. Very interesting choice of wood for the fingerboard. Also thankyou for the drum/ spindle sander trick.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Sean, Thank you very much! Once the Guitar has been properly photographed I will have some close ups up on my website. And maybe I'll include a couple of close ups in the final video.

[@mrwaffles1394]

I believe the correct pronunciation is alumilum. Loved the video, thanks for sharing!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Mr Waffles, You might be right. The pronunciation is always a bit tricky for both.

[@trevortrela4765]

That’s some serious craftsmanship

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Trevor, Thank you very much! Much appreciated.

[@mtem7068]

My favorite channel watching guitar builds. One day when I have the money I’ll buy one!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi MTem, Thank you once again for the compliment. I'll be waiting for that day..

[@chogumchonsa]

That neck looks flawless. Well done, sir.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hey Joe, Once again, thank you very much.

[@juliansuarez3849]

Oh Daniel, beautiful neck!! I love the inlay logo!!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Julian, Thank you very much! I really appreciate it.

[@darrylbutt2570]

Love this channel and the passion involved. In fact, Daniel is so good, he irritates me!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Darryl, Thank you very much! (I guess) I do appreciate your compliment a lot though!

[@sigridvermeulen627]

I can see a big improvement in the way you present yourself and with the subtieler and voice over, it is very pleasant to watch! Also like the high speed thingy and the sound that goes with it. I really liked the part of the aluminium inlay

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hey Sigrid, Thank you very much for your reaction. Nice to know you noticed the improvements I'm trying to make.

[@whittaboi]

Dude u are an artist, it’s so amazing to live in a time where we have access to such high quality guitar building content x

[@DavidRodriguez-lu6xe]

Brilliant...It is hard for me understand all in english but all the explications are cristal clear for me..Thanks for your work

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi David, Thank you. Nice to hear that although the videos are in english you can still follow along with my videos and are getting some useful information from them.

[@rauschguitars]

Nice job on the frets! I also enjoy doing fretwork, it's tedious but somehow relaxing.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Hand Tool Builds, Thank you very much! You for some weird reason it is. It's very repetitive, straining and tedious but somehow mind numbing relaxing. The only thing I have with fretwork... in my mind the last fret end always seem to go the quickest and turns out the best.

[@ryanwalker3015]

Still learning tons from your videos. Can't wait to see the next one. Thanks for making these.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Ryan, Nice to hear you are getting some helpful information from my videos.

[@amoredexx]

Ben Crowe told that, u can use salt to stop veneer from sliding while gluing

[@JoseLuisVasquezGiraldo]

First time in your channel ever but I love the guitar work already.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Jose, Welcome to the channel and enjoy the content.

[@denislamadeleine1181]

I've watched you fret several guitars Daniel and I never get sick of seeing how much effort you put in to make the frets perfect every time. Love your videos and as always, I can't wait for the next one!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Denis, Thank you very much for the compliments. A bit more effort makes all the difference in my opinion.

[@benjaminnelsonguitars2134]

Your fretwork looks amazing brother. Nice stuff! :)

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Benjamin, Thank you very much!

[@jimclark7917]

Great design and build. I am surprised that you didn't inlay the headstock like the main body. Either way, killer job!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hey Jim. Thank you very much. I’ve done that once on my first build. Besides it also being tricky. I don’t like how it looks on a laminated neck. The stripes sticking out look off for some reason.

[@jimclark7917]

@@UnquendorGuitars that make sense

[@leewarren]

Wow, your work is inspirational. I especially like your inlay work.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Lee, Thank you very much for the compliment.

[@michaelfrancis1]

Cheers from Texas! 🤘😎🤘 Watching this channel increases you I.Q. just saying ;) The inlays are amazing! Delicate, yet tough looking. Fancy, yet sustainable material. Very very impressive. I have NOT seen another GGBO video of this caliber. Production value. Quality product. Sustainable. Peace and Guitars, M

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hey Michael, I don't know what to say..... Other than.. Thank you once again. I really appreciate your support and kind words.

[@steveroberts]

Fabulous stuff as always Daniel

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Steve, As always, Thank you very much!

[@sufianmusiran6231]

Perfect, i like the detail you put into the fret.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Sufian, Thank you very much!

[@paul23fitz]

Beautiful work mate!!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Paul23fitz, Thank you!

[@arnenatvik]

It is so Nice to see great craftmanship. Thanx👍

[@daviddonnkin611]

Great work Daniel

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi David, Thank you! It's much appreciated.

[@bertrodriguez3087]

Love the Zircote Daniel. Nice Touch !!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hey Bert, Wait until you see the body in next week's video.... I think you might like it as well.

[@ivanlitvinov9917]

Freaking awesome! Just watching your videos like an art! Very interesting art!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hey Ivan, Thank you very much for your compliments. I really appreciate it a lot.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Looks great, as always! 👍

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hey Cool Wood Italy, Thank you very much nice to read you like it.

[@seanmurphy5212]

As always a real joy to watch you work. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this build.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Sean, Thank you very much. Good to hear you like the series.

[@JohnClothier]

Making great progress Daniel!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi John, How are you? and how is your build coming along? At this point the guitar is finished and next week's video will be the demo video.

[@BoneheadGuitars]

Outstanding work

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Bonehead Guitars, Thank you very much for the compliment!

Great work Daniel. It’s energizing to see the passion stemming out of your work and explanations. Inspiring!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Hervé, Thank you very much for the compliments. Glad to be inspiring to you.

[@tomalexiou9573]

Superb skills!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Tom, Thank you very much!

[@projiepaul]

Stunning!!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Projiepaul, Thank you!

[@Doug_Seidlitz]

Looking great!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Slacker Deluxe, Thank you very much!!

[@anuallaf]

Great and clean work 👍

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hey anaullaf, Thank you. Much appreciated

[@estevanquezada1952]

Great video as always!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Estevan, Thank you!

[@richarddewit6856]

I try to use the piece of headstock veneer to imagine what the body will look like, Your fretwork is absolutely perfect, as I know from experience. Can't wait for next week to see the body take shape.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Richard, Thank you very much for the support and the compliment.

[@christoddheartogold]

Beautiful fret ends!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Chris, Thanks! A good fret job and nice fret ends make all the difference in playability of a guitar in my opinion.

[@realitystudioscustomshop]

I do like how you've put this series together, very useful and informative... might actually make a list for mine... and stick to it LOL

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hey Reality Studios Custom Shop, Thank you. Good to know this format is working for you. Having a list with your build order never hurts. But I must confess I also deviate from it from time to time.

[@luthiferbuilds]

the inlay work is on point, 10/10!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Luthifer !, Thank you very much! I appreciate it a lot.

[@adairguitars]

Very inspiring!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Adiar Guitars, Thank you. Nice to hear you'e getting inspired by my videos.

[@PAUL.72]

great nice work man......amazing...

[@dirdick43]

Well done and helpful!

[@Maik_Addi_Adriano]

Perfect job Daniel, love that fret shine😊 next year i will be on the ggbo too, hopefully at least half that nice😂😂 greetings from Germany🤟

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Maik, Thank you. Good to hear you'll give it a go next year. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@Lordbaccus]

Please do a Pointy Guitar for those of us Heavy Metal types!!!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Lord Baccus, May be.. at one point. I'm often told my guitars are already to 'Metal' for most players.

[@evanbarker5611]

Loving this series Daniel! Thank you for all your efforts. What scrapers do you recommend?

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Evan, I don't have a preference to be honest. I have a set of Kirschen scrapers, one from Bahco and one made from an old saw and they all work fine.

[@RomanLeonidovich]

Круто! Приму на вооружение. Так же сделать попробую маркеры и лого.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Roman, Thank you and good luck on your project.

[@jpreg2368]

Hi, Wonderful job!! Just a question, which saw did you used to make the slot on the inlay at the 12nd fret. Did you used a special blade for this. Thank you for the answer. Bye

[@sambeguely1132]

wow, that fretboard sheen looks amazing, what grit sequence do you use to get that wonderful finish?

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hey Sam, Thank you very much! The grid sequence is: 320 (on leveling beam), 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, Paper towel. On this particular fretboard I skipped 1200 I believe.

[@sambeguely1132]

@@UnquendorGuitars cool, thanks Daniel. looking forward to seeing the rest of the project come together

[@bassemehab3502]

Beautiful Build Man .. where can i buy one of those?

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Thank you very much. Visit my website (link in the description) or send me an email and we'll get in touch.

[@adrienami8958]

Hi Daniel, what kind of frets you use in this project? The job for the inox ones is much more tough because of the higher hardness, I guess. You think, in this case, is necessary liveling and crowning for prevent any buzz? You have ever experienced the rubber frets? Sorry for so many questions.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Adrien., I'm using extra hardened Nickel Silver frets, comparable to Dunlopp 6105. Stainless Steel frets are harder to work with but they also require leveling, re-crowning and fret end dressing. I haven't even heard of rubber frets before.. But I think you mean fret polishing rubbers. Yes I used them until not so long ago when I switched to using the Dremel. They also work great but a Dremel is a lot faster and with a better result in my opinion.

[@ninosciorra6312]

Good job ! Daniel do you share the template ?

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Nino, Thank you very much! Unfortunately I don't share my templates or my designs.

[@ninosciorra6312]

Ok i can understand. Thanks

[@OnTheFritz602]

Awesome work! What kind of fret wire did you use? Nickel/silver, stainless steel?

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi OnTheFritz602, I use 'regular' Nickel/Silver fret wire.

[@zapp442]

Is dat een pers van HBM voor de frets?

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Leon, Nee hij komt niet direct van HBM vandaan, maar het zal me niets verbazen als tie wel uit dezelfde fabriek komt. Ik moest alleen zelf het gat en de bevestiging voor het fret opzetstuk in de plunjer maken.

[@meshugganator08]

Just curious but what does unquendor mean?

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hey Meshugganator08, Thank you for asking. "Unquendor" comes from Quenya, a language invented by J.R.R. Tolkien and translates to "Hollow Land" in English which in its turn roughly translates to "Holland" in Dutch. As I am from the Netherlands/Holland and a huge fan of fantasy novels I started using Unquendor as an online alias over 20 years ago. It seemed the logical name to use for my guitars as well.

[@meshugganator08]

@@UnquendorGuitars that is fantastic! I had no idea. I read the Tolkien series 15 years ago and he is still one of my favorite fantasy creators as well. That’s amazing! A perfect word for a guitar company- you do fantastic work my friend, I really enjoy your videos!

[@theRandy712]

Daniel, will this be auctioned off for charity as well? Or available for sale?

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi LaStarTrek, It will be for sale, but I'm not sure yet if I will put it up for auction for charity or sell it directly. Up until this point I have no information on the auction for the GGBO. I'll make sure to announce it in a video well ahead of time if the guitar will be in the GGBO auction.

[@theRandy712]

@@UnquendorGuitars Thank you. I'm in love with your work.