Westone X390 Pantera CB - Tribute - Full Guitar Build & Demo.

[@foadrightnow5725]

Absolutely gorgeous bad-ass guitar!

[@miseryremains]

Thank you for the video and your appreciation of the X390. You have built a beautiful tribute to it. I have a 1986 Caspian Blue X390 that I bought used locally in 1993. At the time, I had no idea how rare they were (and how lucky I was to find one 25 miles from me in Pennsylvania, USA), I only remember seeing the ads for the X390 and X350ma in magazines. Mine has a Kahler, which I had a local luthier recess further into the body for ideal string break angle a few years ago. It was the second quality guitar I owned, after a Westone Corsair 1430BUP that had the same model Bendmaster your Pantera does, until I replaced that with a Kahler fixed bridge. I replaced the bridge pickup in the X390 with a Dimarzio Megadrive shortly after acquiring it, and recently replaced that with a Rio Grande Muy Grande. The original neck MMK75 pickup remains in it. I love the maple neck and body, the ebony, the Kahler (most of my guitars have one), the finish, the arched body, the rounded body edges, the headstock, and the smooth neck heel. Everything about it makes it one of, if no the, most attractive and comfortable guitars I own or have played. I also found a white Westone WER300 with a Kahler in 1998. It was basically the same guitar as the X390, but with angled stripe inlays. It was made by Fuji-Gen in the early 90s after Alvarez bought the Westone brand from SLM and Matsumoku stopped producing guitars, from what I've read. Unfortunately, the neck was broken off at the body in an accidental drop, and I sold it to a member of the Westone forums back in 2013. I haven't seen any update as to whether he repaired it or not. I often thought about taking my X390 to a luthier to explore the possibility of a clone. I may pursue that route in the future. I am still searching for a white X390 and an X350ma (the quilted maple translucent finish) with the fixed bridge. One with the Bendmaster popped up on Guitar Center a few years ago, but I am holding out for the fixed bridge. The only one I've seen in the last few years was in England, and I didn't want to deal with customs charges and limitations. Once again, thank you for the video, your appreciation of the "Trevor Rabin signature" Westone Pantera Deluxe X390 , and your skill and dedication in producing a tribute to such a severely under-recongnized, under-appreciated, and fantastic guitar.

[@scottdahlberg4890]

YOur custom jigs that you made are awesome, super work and attention to detail. You Sir are a great Luthier.

[@liontribegc]

Okay now I'm getting towards the end of the video and seeing this finish and seeing that grain omigosh the neck when you first started glossing over the neck; outstanding! Gorgeous axe!

[@liontribegc]

We always enjoy your work. Always amazing. Cheers from Texas 🤟😺🤟

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Lion Tribe GC, Thank you very much.

[@guitarzleo]

Beautiful built! The colour on this flame top is superb! Very impressive the metal inlays!!! Great job! I enjoyed your video!

[@Mi_Laev]

It's a pleasure to watch your work. You are the most literate luthier. Hello from Ukraine. May the Lord God give you endless health and inspiration. Thank you for your hard work.

[@mattltech]

I love watching perfectionists work.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Matt, Thank you. Nice to hear you enjoy my video.

[@sean4586]

Great editing of all the videos. You're just as detailed with video as your are with the builds. Great work!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Sean, Thank you very much for your compliment on the build and for recognizing the editing effort.

[@peterjones3100]

This was a superbly fascinating build, Westone is a passion of mine so was truly great to see the inspiration on your build. congratulations, this is magnificent!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Peter, Thank you very much. It's very nice to hear another Weston enthousiast approves of my tribute build.

[@Furtheronmusic]

Fantastic build Daniel. I always learn a lot from your videos.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Graham, Thank you very much. Good to know you're getting some value from my videos.

[@carlosed1965]

Un trabajo fino y de calidad. Da verdadero gusto verte trabajar amigo. Un placer.

[@Cliff-Evans]

Wow, absolutely stunning.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Cliff, Thank you very much.

[@ch0g0nda1]

Hey! I followed this build more closely than most and just wanted to say congratulations on getting to the finish line! Your issues while trying to get the thing painted really resonated with me, I've been having issues getting set up to spray in a new space, and I'm really glad you stuck with it. The final product looks like it could hang with any guitar at any price point. Fantastic work!

[@AndrewReynolds1]

Stunning guitar. Fantastic craftsmanship.

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Andrew, Thank you very much.

[@vasatatta7719]

Amazing as usual 👍

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Vasatatta, Thank you very much.

[@ghoulfather]

It's one of the msot beautiful guitars I've seen

[@StenTFord]

It was great to see this edit, and I am reminded to go and watch the detailed videos again. There is so much teaching in this, but so easy to watch it as 'just' entertainment. You remain my favourite youtuber ;) thanks

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi StenTFord, Thank you very much for the compliments and it is good to hear you are enjoying my content.

[@MusikTime-87]

Karya yang sangat indah, dengan kualitas tingi, anda adalah salah 1 pembuat gitar yang sangat berkarakter

[@elisalazar3064]

Daniel!! Excellent Work as always!! Keep it up!!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Eli, Thank you very much.

[@paulsteds]

Really enjoyed it Daniel added this to my top favorites! I followed every one of these on your build... I too own a Westone Pantera (in pearl white). I would certainly buy your tribute in Caspian Blue finish for sure. Cheers ✌️😎 Paul from Akron, oHIo USA 🇺🇸

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi PaulStEds, Thank you very much. Nice to learn a fellow Westone owner is enjoying my videos and approves of this tribute.

[@geemac7267]

I always liked that guitar design. You did a fine job on the recreation!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Gee Mac72, Thank you very much.

[@ronburlingame549]

I got to say I have been enjoying watching you I have learned alot of your technique on how to build a guitar and I have started to build one Myself been doing a lot of studying and finding out its a lot of homework but enjoyable homework taking my time with it and getting alot of compliments on the work I'm doing and people asked me how long I been doing it and I say not long and they ask me are you sure lol and I say yes and I get a wow factor in it so I want to thank you for being a great instructor and a inspiring person

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Ron, Thank you very much for the compliments and you're welcome. It's good to hear my videos are helping you with your guitar building.

[@montauta]

Ohhh la la Daniel. I'm falling in love with that neck, is a BEAUTY, all the guitar is beauty, but that neck and the headstock is so freakin sexy. Congrats from Colombia. You have a new subscriber.

[@favrejean-michel1543]

So nice guitare, so fine job!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi FAVRE Jean-Michel, Thank you very much.

[@metalmalaya9991]

totally superb premium quality more than original westone x390

[@bluemichimusic9507]

Fantastique!

[@сергейкоквин-б6ж]

SUPER!!!👍👍🤘🙂🎸

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Thank you!

[@nsjguitarsakascotsman6989]

You have real skill at building guitars buddy, I find the level of craftmanship you put into each build inspiring. Ps not sure if you know but you can buy a replacement push fit arm for floyds now from floyd and it's not very expensive, feels a lot nicer than the screw in though. I'm not sure if schaller already uses a push fit so thought I'd mention it anyway. Cheers

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi NSJGuitars, Thank you very much for the compliment and the suggestion on the tremolo arm.

[@JuaniVazquezMusic]

thank you for this video. I'm looking for a set of pickups like the one the Pantera uses. I believe they are called OFC and they were handmade. Do you have any suggestions that something similar I could get in the market today??

[@tristan1538]

Hey Daniel, is sanding the only way you make sure your neck template is totally straight? I've been having some issues with mine. Thanks!

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Tristan 153, No it's not. You could also use a router (table) and a straight edge as guide for example.

[@WouterPlevier]

Ik heb 2 van die luxe Panthera’s blauw en wit met kahler tremolo’s - te gekke bouw

[@WouterPlevier]

Gebruikte ze in mijn laatste 2 singles

[@vikaldebaran6462]

Bravo bravo bravo😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Vik, Thank you!

[@soundfromaction5393]

Great, now i want something nobody makes.

[@WouterPlevier]

Verkoop je m ook of kun je een nieuwe maken?

[@remsangachhakchhuak1738]

If it's a Pantera tribute atleast play a Pantera song 🎵.

[@PAUL.72]

Amazing...guitar and all the materials

[@UnquendorGuitars]

Hi Paul72, Thank you very much.

[@dennismudd2541]

I would like a awesome hand made guitar. Wouldn’t care whose name was on it if it was a quality build. Looks pretty cool

[@Sky-d5d]

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