Walnut & Ebony guitar build | Ep.2 Finish & Assembly

[@GarlandStringedInstruments]

Again, Gio, understated, simple elegance. Bravo!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thank you Chris, I really appreciate the support!👍

[@fatpotanga]

Wonderful as always Gio. I’ve said it before, and I mean it when I say that one day I shall commission a Tornelli. For some reason this guitar reminds me of Malcolm Youngs Jet Firebird - without all the holes and missing bits! Which I hasten to add is a complement! The pickups sound really detailed, the bridge is like a caged racehorse, you can just tell it’ll effortlessly take you where you need it to, the neck warm, rounded. Brilliant.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks so much for another kind comment, I really appreciate it! It’s funny you say that because I keep plugging this in and cranking the volume with a little bit of gain ala Malcolm and this thing growls! The pickups sound great in that zone but I thought it would be bad form to do a sound demo that way! I’ll be here when you’re ready for a guitar for my friend!😉👍

[@ChrisLJackson]

Another beautiful guitar Gio. 👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼🎸 Elegant and only amplified by your superb choice of materials. You have superb vision. 👍🏼

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Chris that’s very kind!👍

[@jordankiser8435]

Great looking guitar. I came over from Todd’s channel with the build off. It’s great watching you work. Truly masterful work.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Welcome and thanks so much for heading over. I really appreciate the support and the kind comment!👍

[@martinlouden9005]

It sounds every bit as good as it looks.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Martin, I really appreciate it! 👍

[@rauschguitars]

Hardwax oil is my current favourite finish. A few coats of matt Osmo on the back of the neck feels incredible.

[@TornelliGuitars]

I love it too, I’ve done a lot of gloss finishes recently but a hard wax finish really is a lovely thing! 👍

[@ChrisFranklyn]

I enjoyed hearing the Stereophonics riffage! The guitar looks gorgeous and I hope you find your audience for it.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Chris I appreciate it buddy!👍

[@EntropiaGuitars]

I was terrified around 5:50 that you were about to break out into a Ronan Keating song. You made it right with Stereophonics though. Love the guitar, love the Journeyman model name - instant classic. Looking forward to the next videos!

[@TornelliGuitars]

🤣 I wouldn’t do that! Thanks for another kind comment!👍

[@adairguitars]

A lovely guitar once again. Nothing wrong with your playing either Gio. It sounded fantastic!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Arran, I really appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you defend your title soon!😀👍

[@adairguitars]

@@TornelliGuitars I think I’d prefer being the underdog! 😉

[@tomking8315]

Another great looking but more importantly great sounding guitar, great to have a sound demo on this one too!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Tom, I appreciate it!👍

[@paulneeds]

Ah - furniture making - explains a lot! 😊

[@TornelliGuitars]

😂 I thought I’d mentioned that before, maybe not! 👍

[@paulneeds]

@@TornelliGuitars I probably missed it Gio!

[@jankoel5766]

Wow! build as well as sound are perfect! wonderfull guitar!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Jan, I really appreciate the comment! 👍

[@robertr4193]

It looks and sounds wonderful. The guitar also has a nice shape design. The warm color tones in the wood look really nice under finish.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the support and kind comment Robert!👍

[@PauloT.Silva-pts.anywhen]

Just amazing. Beautiful. 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Paulo I really appreciate it!👍

[@bigkahuna100]

That wood is absolutely GORGEOUS with that finish! Awesome build, brother!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Wow thank you, that’s really kind my friend!👍

[@miketurner1768]

Great build Gio. Looks and sounds amazing. 👍🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Mike, I really appreciate the kind comment!👍

[@georgesbou1]

Realy nice as usual , i like watching your creations

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Georges, I really appreciate it!👍

[@thomasmiles7325]

Another fantastic build

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!👍

[@dannyriter4046]

Really beautiful sound on your guitar.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Danny I really appreciate that!👍

[@SweetTGuitars]

You had me at Walnut and Stain Hardwax Oil! I really love that guitar! Killer job brother.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Todd, I know you love the hard wax! 👍

[@SweetTGuitars]

@@TornelliGuitars I do love hardwax oil. OSMO to be exact! Your wood choices on this one are perfect man. You did really good work on this one! And double binding too! Just killer

[@TornelliGuitars]

@@SweetTGuitars thanks my friend!

[@ghosthawk65]

Fantastic, such great attention to detail. Thanks

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks the kind comment, I really appreciate it!👍

[@realitystudioscustomshop]

Flawless execution as always

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks buddy, I really appreciate it!👍

[@CMRWoodworks]

Great looking guitar!

[@TornelliGuitars]

@@CMRWoodworks Thanks for the kind comment, I really appreciate it!👍

[@petec4302]

Hey Gio, that is an awesome design, I think the idea of using the black pearl binding was a great idea as it really sets off the wood colors. Those PU's are really sweet sounding and am glad you made that as an option for your Journeyman guitar. I have also made a guitar with a top of Claro Walnut and I also decided to use an oil finish because, as you also determined you don't want to hide the wonderful features of the wood. Great job overall!! Oh BTW, yea it appears the Davinci Tuners have been discontinued as after watching your previous video I went to purchase some and they were no longer available. 😟That's too bad, as those were a really cool design.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for the really kind comment Pete. Yes I was really disappointed they stopped making the davinci tuners, I loved them. I have one 3x3 set but I think I just discovered them too late! I really hope they change their mind because I think it’s the best looking tuner they make.

[@34guitars]

The satin finish looks gorgeous on that guitar! Sounds great too!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for another kind comment! Are we going to see some more KZbin vids soon?

[@34guitars]

To be honest Gio, I’m not sure yet. I’ve got some video I haven’t edited yet, probably enough for another video. I’m just not sure it’s my thing. It’s a very big time commitment and it kind of throws off my flow having to make sure the shot is right, camera is on, well, you know. We’ll see. Thank you.

[@gothridercreations]

Amazing work as always mate, love the matt finish on this one.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Curtis I really appreciate the support and kind comments!👍

[@thierryholweck6883]

It is a really awesome guitar, I really love the choice of woods and the finish, just wonderfull ! Great choice of microphones too. Congrats.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thank you for the kind comment, I really appreciate it!👍

[@ougigaming8710]

Nice. Kinda dc ish ..love the walnut ...

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks! 👍

[@psnaith1]

Great looking Axe dude!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks so much! 😀👍

[@Stephen_M.]

Beautiful! Man, when that finish hit the Walnut! Just WOW! Love the sound too! Great job!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks, I really appreciate it!👍

[@calbrockocat8728]

Great choice going with the satin finish on that beautifully bookmatched walnut. Sounds as good as she looks!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for another kind comment and the support!👍

[@saulgoodeguitars]

Looking good mate

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Corey!👍

[@spikeafrican8797]

I love the alnico 2s and the generally simple layout. The clean tones have a lovely accoustic 3d vibe that really seems to suit the instrument. I admire this well thought out design! Can I ask what the nut width is?

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for another kind comment! The nut width is 42.8mm. The necks are exactly the same dimensions as my favourite Telecaster neck.

[@spikeafrican8797]

@@TornelliGuitars Thanks... I think the 12" radius makes it look wider - but I like the same width. I have a tele that is 10 - 14 compound and it is wonderful but too difficult to work on for a beginner. The 12 is something I'm going to try!

[@imherkhan]

bellissimo

[@TornelliGuitars]

Grazie! 😀👍

[@billsguitargarage]

Looks and sounds great Gio. Just a straight up classy guitar. Thank for the shout out. What laser etcher are you using? I am currently looking into a CNC/Laser, and there are a ton of choices. Just wonder what yours is and what the pros/cons of it are.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Bill, and thanks for the awesome pickups. I’ll have a pro sound demo vid of these soon. I use the Neje laser master. It’s only cheap but I bought it because it doesn’t sit in a frame so I can place it around whatever I’m working on rather than than have to place the workpiece inside a specific area. It’s good for up to 20mm by 20mm so fairly small but I only needed it for logo engraving so it’s perfect. I also just import a png image into the Neje app and hit a button for it to start circling where it is going to engrave and then hit Go, it’s as simple as it gets.

[@timdone1902]

Awesome guitar as always. The brand is looking strong. Which laser engraver do you have as I’m interested in buying one for the same purpose.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks once again Tim! I use a Neje laser master, it’s only a cheap laser but as you see I only use it for logos so it is perfect for what I need.

[@borgonianevolution]

Another beautiful build Gio. You know me and active pickups so when I tell you i like the crisp tone of that bridge pick up it means something haha (in my head anyways) If the neck pickup was just a touch warmer I think that would be the perfect "standard" configuration for the production runs. I was very surprised how quiet they are as far as hum. Specially in that open space with that reverb. Normally there would be feed back issues in that situation. You should still be able to get many many blends between to two to suit pretty much any play style. The looks will not pigeon hole it either like some shapes tend to. All in all great combination that should sell really well once a few people test drive em.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Bill, it does mean something! 😂 and thanks for the compliment on the shape. Bill really did a great job on these pickups I love them. Well I’m making a few so I hope people will buy them!😀👍

[@borgonianevolution]

@@TornelliGuitars I would be one of them if I had more disposable income. Other wise I would have to mortgage one hahaha Same with Todds builds.

[@TornelliGuitars]

@@borgonianevolution Thanks buddy, I think you should mortgage one!🤣

[@borgonianevolution]

Oh I sooo wanna be a wise arse for that one....

[@TornelliGuitars]

@@borgonianevolution 🤣 I’d love to build you a guitar buddy. I will get to the point of doing a giveaway and you’re right up on that list my friend! 👍

[@lonnieezell]

I'm getting ready to do my first guitar build and hadn't thought of a hardwax oil. I see Osmo mentioned in other comments. Have you used this over a stain before? Does it need a sanding sealer or something after the stain but prior to the hardwax oil? Or would they be incompatible?

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it. I haven’t used hardwax oil over stain but I know plenty of people that do. You will just need to be very careful and apply the first couple of coats lightly so that the colour does not get lifted or run. You wouldn’t need to seal after the colour because the hardwax oil needs to penetrate the wood. I hope that helps 👍

[@ramathetonk900]

Im impressed, but please build a bass..🙂

[@TheDiaboliq666]

I love your videos and your guitars, but it's been 2 months since the last video and 5 months since part 1 of this build. Had to rewatch the first one before watching part 2.

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks for watching. I’ve been a bit disorganised with these last 2 builds. I’m planning to upload more regularly now.👍

[@nsjguitarsakascotsman6989]

Lovely mate. What hardwax oil do you use?

[@TornelliGuitars]

Thanks Neil. Up to now I’ve been using Osmo 3032 but I’m about to try chestnut.

[@nsjguitarsakascotsman6989]

@@TornelliGuitars that osmo stuff seems very expensive.

[@sstevens18]

Might be a dumb question but why does no one ever color walnut and only things like maple?

[@TornelliGuitars]

There are almost no colours that will work on walnut, you’re pretty much restricted to darkening it due to its natural colour. Lighter woods like ash, maple, lighter mahogany will colour predictably. 👍

[@sstevens18]

@@TornelliGuitars is there a reason for that or is that just like what everyone does with walnut?

[@TornelliGuitars]

@@sstevens18 if I use walnut it’s largely because I like the natural colour and that’s probably why most people do I would guess. Generally speaking the whiter the wood the more you will it will look like the colour of the stain you’re using. If you want to colour something blue for example and start staining a wood which is naturally yellow or orange in colour, you’ll end up with a green guitar. And it gets exaggerated the darker the wood. But if you use white wood it will look pretty much how the colour looks in the bottle.

[@sstevens18]

@@TornelliGuitars that response was perfect thank you so much for explaining!