How I built my first electric guitar (telecaster)

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This is my first handmade electric guitar,
it took me around 4-5 monthes to finish it.
The woods I used are Basswood for the body and Maple for the neck.
The fretboard is Rosewood.
Finish has been done with Tru-Oil.
Finish of the body was accomplished with some water based filler and color.
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p.s. The music that is played in the background is an improvisation recorded by me in the kitchen :)

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Hi All, if you want to see this guitar in action follow this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rILRd6pqf7hkp7M

[@rainofficial1924]

How hard was carving the neck

[@rainofficial1924]

I am confused about starting with a premade neck or making my own one.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

@@rainofficial1924 it's the hardest part if you build an electric guitar

[@AanPratama772]

Nice

[@cgullcharlie]

So far this is my all time favourite guitar build video. Theres a bunch of poncy ones out there that have no soul, but this one is awesome.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Thanks! I'm glad to hear!!

[@darwinrucker8488]

Thank you for not not including boring commentary! You got straight to the point

[@tyrssen1]

Whew! I've always envied people like this, who can start with a few hunks of wood and end up with a guitar.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

This is what I thought for a long period of time, then, just took the wood and built a guitar :)

[@wc7484]

Seth Tyrssen I always envied people that have all the tools for the job

[@shivakella]

yoj ik how much did the tools cost you?

[@thatoneguy286]

Sin police!: Envy is a sin.

[@sigori4672]

Whew?

[@thetruckinmane]

Beautiful!! So talented :) I don't agree too much on the whole eddy Van Halen color scheme but hey to each their own! Good job

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Thanks bro, hope to post soon a new video with a different coloring style.

[@peppinodicorrado407]

yoj ik love the craftsmanship good job

[@mayramondragon9614]

Oromon Films 🎸😄😃😀😁jesusoctajvo

[@mvcybron]

Yes...the color is not my fav either...But good job overall.

[@aliwardana8159]

Joss gandoss

[@tecnicalarj7narjun426]

Some people are saying you paint job are bad but I like your paint job like a old style pro

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Thanks :) it's good to hear from time to time that there are folks that like the paint job after all !

[@piigz4849]

Ajay Maini Ajay me too i very like the paint job

[@devinyount6748]

tecnical arj7n arjun That paint job is a classic to rock. That paint job was used by Van Halen's lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. That paint job is spot on, and the tape pattern is spot on. It's like he revived this masterpiece and turned it into modern art.

[@stanxhiao3789]

The imperfections in the paint remind me of traditional Japanese raku ware, in which imperfections arising during the final glaze/firing process are highly desirable (“raku” translates as 'happiness in the accident'.) Machines make perfection, artists make art. I’d take your paint job over a flawless glossy lacquer any day. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raku_ware

[@boogie6951]

My hat off to you. Truly hand build from scratch. Don't think there are many guitar players that can make that statement. The finish ? It's what you wanted. Enough said. KUDOS !

[@HBSuccess]

Kudos tho for not buying a pre-carved neck. Takes guts to carve a neck

[@74dartman13]

It does take guts. I'm building my first body from scratch now, with a bought neck. Next build I hope to have the courage to go all the way, with everything scratch built! Just working my way into it. Getting the truss rod right seems the hardest to me. I built a few cigar box necks so I got the carving part down. I'll see how it goes on the next build. If it turns out as nice as his, I'll be thrilled!👍😎🎸🎶

[@grizzlygamer8891]

@@74dartman13 Check out Crimson Guitars on youtube. The guy is a real artist, a proper trained luthier who I believe started out making violins etc. He has videos on doing just about anything, including playlist of entire builds of some real beauts.

[@74dartman13]

@@grizzlygamer8891 will do. Thanks!👍😎🎸🎶

[@boazvandenbrink]

Me you and the Animal way to ruin the mood, why are there always people like you in the comments?

[@dennisneo1608]

@@grizzlygamer8891 Ben is a master

[@pigjubby1]

6 years old and still one of the best videos on guitar making. No CNC, small power toolds, hand tools and lots of talent. Although all building videos are appreciated, there's too much CNC, which is more programming then building. The point of these videos is to encourage all home builders and share the passion. If we wanted to see a huge factory with the latest power tools we could watch a Gibson factory video.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

❤ Thanks! this type of comments is what inspired me to share my passion back in the day. And though guitar making is not a ballistic missile science, it felt nearly impossible to make at the beginning. I'm happy my video inspired some people to try and make guitars themselves .

[@JM-bg2ts]

loved this build but when I saw the random tape lines across the body, I was like: "no please no don't do that stop please no arrrrrghhhhh!"

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

That's the way it is in life :)

[@JM-bg2ts]

Good job on the construction

[@SergeCeyral]

My reaction was exactly the same, but I said to myself : with two humbuckers, this is NOT a Tele, so who cares about such a finish... Very nice work, however...

[@vsmicer]

@@yojik_creates_stuff From another luthier - fine build, beautifully figured neck - bloody awful finish on the body.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

@@vsmicer I think it has some soul, but I totally agree that it looks like a disaster at first glance. I don't really know how to to do a proper finish that is not with oil. This is something yet to learn. But when I look at the guitar, it kind of looks special, because it's not 100% ideal .

[@theabombination1]

My jaw dropped after watching all that time and effort go into the build and then I saw you go for a EVH style paint job haha amazing workmanship though!

[@marcelcharland891]

We all have diferent taste and me too dont like this color but this guitar probely make his heart beat.Good job and Thanks for showing and to all the people comments.

[@dilbertgooey6514]

amazing,your a genius,never seen anything like it.hard to believe you never built one till now,its like you do it everyday.nice job,thats a whole lotta pride right there,that means a lot too when you build something with love.cheers

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Building something with love means everything!

[@imeejaudian5466]

@@yojik_creates_stuff b

[@clyply1811]

I love the pickguard, it looks like a combination of the '69 and the '72 Thinline pickguard. The Space Invaders inlays were a cool addition as well. Almost unbelieveable that this was your first build, great job!

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Thanks!! I did ruin three necks before actually succeeded to do something that I was happy with :)

[@LicMegags]

This is just beautiful. Cheers, mate. It kinda encourages me to build my own.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Go ahead bro! It encourages me to encourage :) Thanks for the comment :)

[@LicMegags]

yoj ik keep on going lad, cheers!

[@nozmoking1]

I always loved the tele elite - it's a unique axe with a really mellow sound. Great job.

[@marcelcharland891]

Nice comments = nice person Thanks to you

[@danielmaraist7699]

Good lord that paint job.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

:)

[@lawlaw7107]

Daniel Maraist i

[@ShutupNerd]

ikr its horrible

[@AtacamaHumanoid]

The body + pickguard = when you want to show your love for both Eddie Van Halen and cowboys, apparently? And the neck inlays show some love for classic video games, I guess. I don't understand those choices, either. All that effort into building from scratch, I would be sure to do something amazing for a finish to really show off the wood.

[@farazzza4344]

He didnt play it, it might be bad quality

[@timhallas4275]

You want to know what is amazing about this build? This kid already had every modern guitar building tool he needed before he built his first guitar. How many of us get to start off with all the right tool AND the finely tuned skills to use them on the first try? I'm guessing this is his 5th guitar, and the first one that was worth showing anyone... just like the rest of us.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

hi :) no, not really. before i started to work on a guitar, i started from doing some wood turning. the heavy tools that you see in the video i used in a workshop that is open for everyone. pay by hour. some of the work i did at home, and by that time already had some tools. the hard part was the neck. I ruined 3 necks, every time for a different reason. but this is my first guitar. it's not ideal, but its nice. the finish is not top notch, far from that. but it plays :) and has warm nice sound. the truth is that this one, is better than the second guitar i built :)

[@Boobies92545]

I love your paint job it's unique

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Thanks :)

[@aaronboyles5237]

Lots of people hating on the paint job. Practice is never perfect. Not to mention, when Eddie did it people thought it was cool. It’s odd to me not as many people recognized it. Great work!

[@sunnytuladhar1]

Too good to be a first build..

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

:) I can't think of a way to convince you otherwise, but can only say, that though you see in the video a complete build, the path was not so easy. I ruined 4 necks before I succeeded to make a decent one. The body is easier to make, but it also has it's flaws. Anyway, thanks for watching :)

[@sunnytuladhar1]

I was complimenting!! :) How your tools,jigs and templates were all ready and top notch for a first build... I am a luthier as well but I had nothing to start with when I did my first build :( I am just jealous of your set up ;)

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

I did a lot of reading and prep work before I started :) I started to play with wood about 2 years ago, started from woodturning bowls and such...and at some point decided it's time to make a guitar , it fascinates me, because it's a journey, you can be creative a long the way while building it, and when it's built you can continue to be creative and play some music with it....

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

I'll check your channel later today :) subsribed.

[@sunnytuladhar1]

Absolutely agreed! So you did have some experience working with wood before...makes sense. All the best for your future projects. :)

[@yofs4198]

Beside the paint job and that I didn't hear a sound from the guitar , this is an awesome job! thanks for sharing.

[@neilpincus4667]

Very cool. Not a huge fan of the paint job but I won't be a dick about it, just not my thing. Looks like a great build! Nicely done.

[@blahdeblah1975]

Excellent. No way it's your first guitar. re The Paint Job -- homage to the Master. Brings water to my eyes.

[@TKanal3]

when looking through the comments i feel weird actually liking the paintjob ^^

[@cedarklugherz9367]

Timothy K I like it too

[@lindahaugh4711]

Same

[@PrivilegedWhiteMan]

It's good! don't worry, you're not alone!

[@sammyboy1236]

no

[@devinyount6748]

That paint job is a classic to rock. That paint job was used by Van Halen's lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. That paint job is spot on, and the tape pattern is spot on. It's like he revived this masterpiece and turned it into modern art.

[@petenztube]

Greatest fretboard ever! :-)

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

:-)

[@nededs1114]

you my friend are an evil genius. i carve tikis out of wood and that's about all the patience i have. the precision needed to do what you've done is way beyond me...it would take me a month to pull all that off easily not to mention i don't have the equipment. agree with people about the paint but you know that....very cool that you even attempted that let alone completed it! :)

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Thanks bro, just learning, and I struggled very much to complete the guitar , I hope the paint stuff will be better in the future! Thanks for watching!

[@davidowen8862]

Too bad you ruined it with that paint job.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Kind of :) Didn't have any experience with paint before, and as it appears it's not trivial, along the way I've decided to leave it this way, for kind of a "vintage" look. But you're right.

[@messmer777]

de gustibus non est disputandum

[@elxero2189]

yoj ik yeah paint jobs are no joke for sure. experiment with just the oil finish on scrap and see what you get. I think those are easier than paint

[@craigparse1439]

I was VERY impressed by the workmanship and attention to detail... until I saw the painters tape going on. It's still an amazing build.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Yep, I mentioned this before here, it was an improvisation, the paint work. It's something I need yet to practice and learn the nuances of how to do it right. Thank you for watching and the comment!

[@PIRKSTINS]

HOLY SHIEEEAT! it turned out so nice!!

[@djl1on641]

this is the first guitar you've built?? you sir are an engineer.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Yep, this is the first :) thanks!

[@fransvanderbruggen5019]

Wat is de houtsoort voor de kast van een akoestiek gitaar

[@anshuma555]

*Luthier

[@bryanbaker5942]

Engineer sure we'll go with that. But painter? Hell no.

[@ticktockproductions7414]

I think you meant GOD

[@tommesheijnis2892]

Those neck inlays are frickin awesome!

[@CJ-rf9jm]

Those inlays remind me of my youth.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

:)

[@giosai1220]

This is a great vid showing the steps on how you made you axe. I find it funny how so many people dislike this, I mean people showing things like these regardless of the process is still comendable for the effort and time. Kudos to you Man!

[@janhanchenmichelsen2627]

Most impressive ...’till that paint job! But the finish is the builder’s choice, of course. Too late for another week of sanding? ;-) Thumbs up, nevertheless.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Yep :) Painting is pain!! I gave the guitar as a gift to a friends daughter, she is happy with it for now :) but maybe one day I'll repaint it, I need some more practice with this painting stuff

[@sgamerxbox360]

as someone who builds custom guitars with ranging intricacies in the paint jobs, the easiest way to do any paint job for a guitar is mask, paint with aerosol (unless stylistic choice is involved), sand with the lightest grit sand paper you got. Don't rush it and do it very evenly. Then finally add a clear coat and you're good to go for most guitars. Still though, great fucking job on the construction of the build itself.

[@koketonosj]

Me encantó ver todo el proceso de fabricación de una guitarra eléctrica, realmente un gran trabajo (aunque no me gustó en pintado) ahora voy al siguiente video para escuchar cómo quedó saludos

[@noahdegerman]

Awesome!!! Let me guess; Are you from Sweden? I am, I guessed that you where frome Sweden because of the "jar" of jam where the text stood in Swedish. :P

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

I bought the jar in Ikea :)

[@Dali_Drums]

although i dont agree with the choice of the paint job you gotta admit that thats a really well built guitar right there, thumbs up to this dude

[@sarwankanwar7521]

Wow he's talented

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

thanks bro, check my second build video as well!

[@BoneheadGuitars]

Love the fretboard inlays

[@elxero2189]

consider shielding the cavity you carved out for the electronics (pots) also, but I guess you'd have to do that before closing it off

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

yep, you're right. I just didn't want to use to much of the copper tape I guess :) the electronics cavity was not so small. I think I'll use shielding paint in the future.

[@pietromotta4305]

Everything is perfect,the paint is the only exemption

[@Angus576]

You did such an amazing job. You are a very skilled in woodworking. Only negative, you ruined that beautiful job with a bad finish job on the body. Of course if that's what you were going for then my mistake.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

You're quite right....the truth is , when I painted and saw that it's not exactly what I wanted, I've considered redoing, or maybe somehow consider this "bad" thing as a "good" thing and continue the building. At that stage I was already very eager to finish the guitar. So I convinced my self that it looks vintage and that it's cool and in the next time I'll do better! Thank you for the comment!

[@PrivilegedWhiteMan]

I don't personally think it's bad, it has an aged look and that's what makes people think he screwed it up. I personally think it doesnt fit the guitar itself. I think it deserved a more fancy finish too.

[@diegoluzuriaga1673]

Great craftmanship and an amusing look too!

[@michaeljustice124]

It was looking really nice until that paint job. I’m not a big fan of the fret inlays either.

[@davefrazier8627]

killed it with the paint job

[@elxero2189]

nice job, is the background music from this guitar? if not when do we get to hear it?

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Thanks! there's a video with a demonstration :) check it out in my channel, it's called "sound check of my first handmade guitar"

[@Bleeblo21]

There is no way this is your first guitar. If it is I am extremely impressed. Good job man

[@daghansevinc1447]

that is really beautiful! Are u an engineer?

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

thanks! yep, an engineer.

[@blorengecounty1405]

Nice video . Very relaxing to watch . I like this type of video . No speaking . Just a video documentation of your work . Very good

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Thanks! check also my second build video if you have the time.

[@AngusOnkel]

All whats matter is that you love your guitar ...... Well done 😊

[@imranatheistformer-muslim3884]

Amazing job. You are Very talented. I've always wanted to make my own telecaster but not from scratch (woodwork, cutting out the body, making neck etc) . I would mess it up and don't have the machinery. I'd like to build it after getting the body and neck already made. I don't mind painting, soldering, wiring, placing electrical tape, putting in knobs, switches etc.

[@jazzydog]

Nice built man, really enjoy watching this.

[@biggorron6984]

Killer track man. Also good job on the guitar

[@AlanKaruzo]

building a neck is PURE ART.

[@tinashingh7385]

That is brilliant Sire

[@matthewphelps5276]

I think the paint job is awesome man

[@simplythebest2k]

Simply the Best Gibson sees this video and starts the paper work to sue you lol.... all jokes aside great job!

[@jatinbhambhani4541]

I want this same guitar. This guitar is so cool

[@mervynmenezes1400]

Man, you are brilliant. I loved all the carpentry tools. Great guitar.

[@frantisca]

Well done ! The work to handcraft the neck is just outstanding... !!! \m/

[@harveyvillalobos7151]

This really make me start building my own thinline tele style. I'm using some exotic woods from my country Costa Rica: guanacaste, mahogany and cristobal (this wood is famous here in my country because of his tone)

[@tommy.stouch]

I love the paint job

[@marcelcharland891]

Very good work and nice guitar whit a good idea

[@ckirwan3517]

It looks great looks like a real custom shop tele

[@stanleysmith6671]

Oh my gosh it's beautiful

[@MrRynRules]

love the paintjob...

[@vikramjitbanerjeetuki]

I really dug your kichen improvisation 👍

[@jacksugden5862]

Amazing. Great work pal.

[@blackngoldfan2004]

Digging those fret markers.

[@donovanlucibello6420]

Nice personal touches throughout, great first build!

[@dolledimmi]

besides the guitar model and the paintjob...it's actually quite nice

[@thepandorica1]

Amazing video, music is great and i love the sounds from the time lapsed footage.

[@waxhead63]

Not sure if the paint is Eddie V or Austin P inspired .. either way well done ... yeah like many others I don't like the paint job but that is just personal ... end sound and playability is the goal ... I'm gonna have a crack some day ????

[@zororosario]

You are a magnificent man, well done.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Thank you. I believe we all born to learn how to to see the beauty around us and improve our souls :)

[@Arfshesaid457]

Impressive. That finish though.

[@happyhasbros5231]

The music is fantastic

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

I'm glad you liked! thanks!

[@StankoAx]

It's gorgeous

[@nickthenab1]

This thing looks great! I love the custom fret inlays you made. I hope I can build my own someday. I just don't have much experience with wood working.

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Hey man, if you want you surely will. I learned a lot about woodworking during the process. Many of the tools and techniques you see in the video, I tried in the first time for this building, even though it's hard to tell from just watching the video, but trust my word :) I ruined a lot before I succeeded.

[@nickthenab1]

Nice would you be able to tell me what types of saws you used for your build?

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

I used what I had access to. The best option is a band saw. Didn't have one when I built this one. But there are plenty of other options. japanese handsaws, jig saws, and etc.

[@jacobperry3857]

Dude the finish is sick don't listen to the haterzz

[@CMRWoodworks]

Cool stuff!

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Cool stuff is what you do :) I'm just a hobbyist that hope someday will find the place and time to start building again

[@evilwagongamingandvlogs6484]

Frankentele looks sick! Keep up the good work!

[@killslay]

Great job, if you were gonna goof up at least it was with the finish. You can always go back and redo the finish! Can't wait to build my first, just as soon as I find a workshop!

[@danlucas8136]

I recommend using a sprayed on paint for the EVH style finish. It comes out much cleaner looking if you do it right. Other than that you did a great job.

[@raviprakash9403]

great work 1000 times salute

[@shaherharden9636]

love the paint job mate.... very unique!

[@michaelsmyth5877]

Great job on that neck 👍

[@natalijacondic7927]

This man is so talented

[@charliearaizadp]

I know it's been a while since you uploaded this, but you did a very nice job! Loved the colour

[@jennifer6833]

That’s phenomenal, thank you for sharing this with us!

[@JoseRodriguezCruz-os1ii]

I don’t like the eddy van halen paint job but I must admit the guitar is beautiful you did a good job

[@truclinhanhiuem]

Nice paint job!

[@scupitta9]

semplicemente un grandissimo lavoro !! BRAVISSIMO !!

[@larrypata]

Repainting now!

[@FromTheHeartWoodMK]

Beautiful work!

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

Thanks :)

[@andimatrus]

Impressive.

[@natas4748]

great job. i really enjoyed watching the video. i like the fast forward and sound effect style.

[@maheshsakhare8323]

Excellent

[@januszsikora7689]

Nice guitar and very good workmanship. At current prices: Wood: $ 500.00 or more Hardware: 300 - 1000, depending on brand (and, no this is not a mistake) for good pick up's, alone you can pay from $ 300.00 up Wood working machinery: judging from the video, $ 2,000 to 3,000, maybe more(I am a woodworker). StewMac tools alone cost him several hundreds. Not everybody's "first" guitar

[@yojik_creates_stuff]

you're wrong ) the wood is pricey, but not that pricey and the hardware is not that pricey as well. In this guitar the hardware is mostly Chinese, 40$ ± pickups. bridge 20$, tuners 20-30$. the wood is is 50-80$. The tools are various , and many are not mine, at least at that time of the video. Since then I built an acoustic guitar (you can find on my channel), and that was pricey ) many tools and much money.

[@AxelShelleyMusic]

Beautiful guitar, so much fun in making your own :)

[@Janyos]

beautiful work !