Build your DREAM Les Paul for LESS than $300!!!

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5 жыл бұрын

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This is how I built a pretty amazing Les Paul style guitar for less than $300. Here are links to all the components I used to build this:
*Prices mentioned in this video are subject to change without notice. Please check the links below for current pricing.
LP style diy guitar kit: I got this kit from Tomtop, but they are sold out at the moment. However they can be found on eBay, or if you want a nicer quality kit, check out the links for The Fretwire or Bargain musician:
TomTop: shrsl.com/1dl1f
eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/LP-Style-Unf...
The Fretwire: (use coupon code GUNSNGTRS to save $10) shrsl.com/1dl4f
Bargain Musician: (use coupon code GUNGTR to save 8%) www.bargainmusician.com/inc/s...
Iron Age kill switch with LED: amzn.to/2SEpHGn
Tone Monster Full-Throttle mid boost preamp (push/pull version): www.ebay.com/itm/TONE-MONSTER...
pickups - Seymour Duncan Invaders (you can get them used on eBay or reverb, I got mine used in a trade): amzn.to/2LR6BKN
If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, these knockoffs got really good reviews for the set! available in different colors: amzn.to/2CPfxxb
cheap black locking tuners: amzn.to/2RyCpJB
cheap black bridge and tailpiece: amzn.to/2SDam94
That's it! all other components were either included with the kit, and some things like the stains and dyes I already had in my shop. Here is a list of everything I used:
*Prices mentioned in this video are subject to change without notice. Please check the links below for current pricing.
Rit dye: (cheaper at your local craft shop or walmart)
black - amzn.to/2R7GWmR
royal blue - amzn.to/2C53cmT
purple - amzn.to/2LRLI21
minwax true black stain: amzn.to/2RpKj8f
Formby's Tung oil finish: amzn.to/2R8yLXu
these are the dpdt toggle switches I used for coil tapping: amzn.to/2NqnBL7
copper shielding tape (with conductive adhesive):
amzn.to/2Np2dG2
soldering iron I use: amzn.to/2ldIw45
22awg hookup wire:
amzn.to/2QiH2Ei
60/40 solder:
amzn.to/2wQfc9x
Baroque Fret Crowning File:
amzn.to/2nrdFCi
All audio was recorded directly into Logic Pro X via a focusrite USB interface: amzn.to/2MyRnJ4
Full disclosure: I am an Amazon Associate, and the links in this description are affiliate links, which means that if you make a purchase, it doesn't cost you any more money, but I will earn a commission.

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@seanbailey8545 4 жыл бұрын

I wish more Manufacturers did more purple guitars, this is super sick.

@andrewridgely6761 2 жыл бұрын

I know this comment is old, but I recently saw a Lilac G&L online somewhere. Its a nice purple look.

@jornoosting6041 2 жыл бұрын

Also late to the party but got a nice purple epiphone les paul

@quochuync 2 жыл бұрын

ESP LTD has purple flame top in their EC-256FM range

@seanbailey8545 2 жыл бұрын

@@quochuync Yeah I recently picked up the Ibanez RG550 tribute in a lovely purple.

@donjoseph73 2 жыл бұрын

The coolest purser is the Wolfgang northern lights!!

@GuitarMAXMusic 5 жыл бұрын

I love the finish on this!!

@morguemolestation-topic6098 5 жыл бұрын

hi Guitar MAX

@GunsandGuitars 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max!

@Pgcmoore 5 жыл бұрын

max!!!

@cyb3r3vil30 5 жыл бұрын

Do I see a new Vid for Max be Kool to see what you come up with

@playdeadfran2669 5 жыл бұрын

you need to play this guitar, Max!

@wilsoncrocker 5 жыл бұрын

the guitar in the intro song had the most high school sounding tone ive ever heard.

@Heath-vz7lc 4 жыл бұрын

Wilson Crèvecœur it’s funny cause the before and after comparisons sound exactly the same

@hunger993 4 жыл бұрын

has a real half cocked wah tone

@SirEggscellent 3 жыл бұрын

You’re an idiot then

@matetarjanyi8168 3 жыл бұрын

Ridiculously bad lmao :D Yeah, nice wood job, but what was that...

@JVice-rp7em 3 жыл бұрын

@@Heath-vz7lc are you deaf?

@realityreptiles4410 4 жыл бұрын

looks fairly straight forward and looks like a lot of fun. But I fear that all that wiring will just make me want to jump out my window.

@GunsandGuitars 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you gotta love the wiring side of it too or else you will hate your life trying to figure out what you did wrong

@jakeqwaninne8502 4 жыл бұрын

if it takes more that 1 or 2 parts to fix, i take it to pat at pats' music, he's very cool ,and dosen't rape you ,he's in philadelphia, the only good thing about living in philly , unfortunatly

@death32815 4 жыл бұрын

the wiring will make you want to jump out of the window, the first guitar you make will never be as good as any after it so your first guitar you'll pay less attention to detail in areas you should pay more in because it's the small things that make a guitar my bridge pickup is crooked which is the most frustrating thing ever because im the only one who notices but its the one thing i see but it is straightforward and alot of fun just know you will make mistakes and your first one will not be perfect so don't go for a dream guitar on your first do something simple. have fun

@garrettb2057 3 жыл бұрын

EMG James Hetfield set is what I'm running on my guitar and there was absolutely 0 soldering, just a plug and play, extremely rock solid. Pricey but you for sure get what you pay for

@paulchristian5375 2 жыл бұрын

you could spend that time on improving instead haha

@reubena8804 5 жыл бұрын

When you did the splatter it broke my hearts

@GunsandGuitars 5 жыл бұрын

Haha. How many hearts do you have?

@reubena8804 5 жыл бұрын

Guns and Guitars i have at least seven maybe eight i will have to check Ps I think it also looks pretty cool

@user-zb8tq5pr4x 5 жыл бұрын

I thought it made it perfect.

@louisb.6149 5 жыл бұрын

I was very impressed, it looked like an ESP I thought, then boom. Value plummeted for me

@davecarsley8773 5 жыл бұрын

@@louisb.6149 How could the value of someone _else's_ guitar that you're not buying "plummet" for you?

@GunsandGuitars 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry guys but the guitar sold (the first night the video was up, didn’t expect that!)

@darkeasybakeoven7690 5 жыл бұрын

Could you send a link of where you got the guitar kit

@jodyhendrix5876 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s a great price, that thing has some sweet tone

@GunsandGuitars 5 жыл бұрын

Dark easy bake Oven links in the description

@BrandochGarage 5 жыл бұрын

She be like purdy.

@timlescolan6744 5 жыл бұрын

It looks like a guitar matthew bellamy would play

@dpm9a189 4 жыл бұрын

2020 is the year I take guitar playing seriously

@emmanuelenriquez8296 4 жыл бұрын

corona virus was a bit late

@behlue8134 4 жыл бұрын

Well I'm starting to skate seriously

@erham7572 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i had played guitar since 2010 but until now i cant even change basic chords smoothly

@MrDemonfire117 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@dereksalgat9625 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah best year to learn new things

@nathaniel5394 5 жыл бұрын

Recently I have just been buying bad second hand guitars on gumtree and pulling them apart instead of the diy kits because usually it costs less and usually I pay around $50-$70 (Aud) for them second hand and sometimes they have a nice finish I want to keep, but otherwise I just sand it off. Also, if they are a bit older, they are a cheep and easy way to make a guitar with a rosewood fretboard. Your vids are great thx

@ltlauch 5 жыл бұрын

Splattering that burst was mildly infuriating.

@RobbieTayVaughan 5 жыл бұрын

2nded

@brennonramsey9183 5 жыл бұрын

3rded

@roVERtYSTIFI 5 жыл бұрын

Nah, the matter of taste

@Jad.Al-Khalidy 5 жыл бұрын

4thed

@Simplicity070 5 жыл бұрын

5th

@ryanlacy6060 5 жыл бұрын

The les Paul shape has always been my favorite guitar shape.

@manwhoneversleeps 5 жыл бұрын

Ryan Lacy Same here!

@maddoxdavidson9963 5 жыл бұрын

No stratocaster

@propyro85 4 жыл бұрын

When I was a teen I'd have gotten close to throwing fists over Strat vs Les Paul. These days, I'm really starting to find myself wanting a Les Paul.

@natesenft5376 4 жыл бұрын

Giovanni Di Marco yeah I used to find them ugly, this video changed my mind great tone and great looks, great for 400 dollars including dye and stuff

@porkchopsofficial4666 4 жыл бұрын

Dean ML

@Charlie-ov1bj 4 жыл бұрын

"If your belly starts growing... Don't workout... Just carve some contours on your guitar"

@godsinbox 4 жыл бұрын

longer strap, ala slash

@matthewturner5773 3 жыл бұрын

That was funny

@sammyold4708 2 жыл бұрын

Haha a week ago I did exactly that to one of my builds. Much better to play and I can keep my beer belly!

@ElessarEstel 2 жыл бұрын

Working out takes away from practice time.

@cowwhisperer8927 Жыл бұрын

4:11 😄

@jungdo99 2 жыл бұрын

You make your builds look so easy. Thanks for the inspiration.

@graysonadams2485 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like a high end esp

@kareliusstl 5 жыл бұрын

With a chapman finish

@jimmyparris9892 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking Charvel DS series

@jamesjackson5132 5 жыл бұрын

Or a Jackson monarkh the body at least

@davidburke2132 5 жыл бұрын

Grayson Adams Well... for sure it’s not a Les Paul!! Nothing wrong with a bolt on neck but immediately that just makes it a guitar vaguely shaped like a Les Paul with a bolt on neck. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Oh... and on your “dream guitar” for $300 quality control issues like those on the binding (which were pretty obvious and significant really) are fine but smaller and easier to solve issues on the low priced $800 Gibsons are a huge issue for people?

@owensherbert8532 5 жыл бұрын

David Burke actually Gibson and epiphone have bolt on neck les Paul’s

@OrvilleRickenbacker 5 жыл бұрын

Youll cycle off the gut in no time! I say this every time, but Dan stay doin' god's work with these builds. You're the best! Purple's my favorite color so that burst is nuts.

@backwaterskinny 5 жыл бұрын

I like the scratches, dings, and wear to be real, not manufactured. That way they actually tell a story. You remember that ding and where you were, how it happened. Those scratches were earned like scars in battle.

@asherrives 4 жыл бұрын

7:40 HOW COULD YOU!!!

@javierespana2807 3 жыл бұрын

😱😱😱😱

@nickabee1149 3 жыл бұрын

RIGHT! it was looking good. even for purple.

@sumyupee 5 жыл бұрын

This guitar is right up my alley. It looks and sounds gorgeous. I want it. Favorite build I've seen you do.

@CatboyKarlMarx 5 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this video for so long.

@whatskraken3886 5 жыл бұрын

me too

@Pgcmoore 5 жыл бұрын

me 3

@null3963 3 жыл бұрын

I wish everyone had your descriptions, thanks for the extra time you put into them, they're very helpful.

@chandler2927 11 ай бұрын

Stumbled across your channel and I’m really impressed. Guitars and guns, two of my favorite things. Keep it up man.

@johnnysmink3661 5 жыл бұрын

Any chance of an SG build in the near future? It would be really cool to see your take on an icon like that.

@wadephillips5692 5 жыл бұрын

The guitar looks and sounds 150% better! Love the Kill switch as well!

@leowilliams4895 5 жыл бұрын

The tone still sucking Cause he use a amp simulation So every guitar will sound the same way

@Luablood 5 жыл бұрын

I must say of all your modded kits guitars, this is the one I love the most

@jasonalbindeleon 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching and HEARING guitar kit builds

@3cardmonty602 5 жыл бұрын

I built a LP Jr and it is awesome. I’ve also built a 2-P90 Jazzmaster and it’s also fantastic. I would recommend to everyone - build a guitar instead of spending a $1000 at the big name guitar stores. Take your time - both my builds took about a month, but just be patient. KZfaq has everything you need to know to custom make your dream guitar.

@volumeeleven6284 5 жыл бұрын

What about getting all the tools ?

@codyschrecengost197 5 жыл бұрын

Volume Eleven this channel is your best friend for custom tools or budget tools! I followed a lot of Dan’s advice on my kit build and I couldn’t be happier with the result

@nigel7779 5 жыл бұрын

That was more inspirational than my tea bag.

@Bloosee 5 жыл бұрын

He makes it look easy in a 15 minute video. I've built these sort of kits for people, and I seem to always forget the amount of time it takes. The last one took me 6 weeks. I don't mind so much if I'm building it for myself however.

@miko8732 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you find a Les Paul junior kit I've been looking for one for months

@willtato8778 5 жыл бұрын

In all honesty, that black splatter thingy you did made it more "custom" looking than worn out imo. Makes it unique. I like it. :) (I'm not the type of person to take risks)

@ianmeadows3527 5 жыл бұрын

Never be afraid to take risks my friend.

@AB-vn2jc 5 жыл бұрын

I thought it looked kinda like crows/ravens on dead branches

@davidharrison4335 5 жыл бұрын

Extremely informative, I've always wanted a les paul, but I've never wanted to build my own more than this one! Yours turned out great, phenomenal video

@JimsGuitarGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Love that color on the Flame Maple, I'm gonna have to try this on a future project. I'm currently working on a Spalted Maple top LP with my son on my channel, using Tru-oil as the finish.

@thomasmccann8008 5 жыл бұрын

Just signed up for guitareo! I’ve wanted to learn some theory for a long time, and I really appreciate you bringing this to my attention!

@MusoraMedia 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out Thomas!

@distortion_plus 5 жыл бұрын

If it's any encouragement, I did the Gibson factory tour in Memphis and all of the guys and gals that scrape binding all day use weird personally homemade tools to scrape!

@simoncossettini9680 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent build - the kill switch and mid boost were a great custom addons. The tips for the stain burst finish really good as well.Many Thanks

@andyvernonfollowerofchrist6409 5 жыл бұрын

Love the splatter effect seriously considering that on a guitar that I am building now. Thanks for the theory course link been really seriously thinking about a theory course for a while to improve my playing cheers bro

@43audio89 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous. i like to fix up guitars a bit my self. I've never used rit dye before Im pretty excited to try this.. I have a 2013 Epiphone lP Goth im going to try this on like rite now. so dope man thanks

@austinswymeler8413 5 жыл бұрын

You should try building replicas from famous guitarists. For example:The frankenstrat. I think you would be really good at it!

@lucasbeholder 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful guitars that I have ever seen! You're a master! Excellent job! It's really a masterpiece!!!

@nicaraguajones2106 5 жыл бұрын

This finish is awesome. I needed this kind of tutorial for the burst look.

@chrisb654321 4 жыл бұрын

Has anyone ever thought of running a ribbon cable instead of the back and forth? Love this guitar it looks awesome

@xyz-sn7kg 5 жыл бұрын

That guitar looks phenomenal!! Also are you still doing the headless guitar kit build?😃

@rudiyantohalim736 5 жыл бұрын

From all the build u've done (watch a lot of your guitar build) this one is the best and beast ! Love it man, since i'm looking for a LP shape guitar

@felixjordanguitar 3 жыл бұрын

great job! Very useful additions such as the mid boost, kill switch and coil tap

@PicksPaints 5 жыл бұрын

scraping binding.. turn a burr on a razor blade. As cheap as it gets and simple. Dan Erlewine has a video on using razor blades. I have a binding scraper, but typically use a razor blade.

@maxhoover8569 5 жыл бұрын

Rickenbacker also uses razors in their factory

@joshuakozee5719 5 жыл бұрын

He protecc He attacc He teach you how to stain your guitar blacc

@cliffvbajo 4 жыл бұрын

looks like you watch a lot of Davie504 videos

@gabrielpw 4 жыл бұрын

@@cliffvbajo you know that didn't originate from Davie right...

@cliffvbajo 4 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielpw No, i have only seen them from Davie504. Whom did those originate from?

@monkeyballs188 4 жыл бұрын

@@cliffvbajo dunno but it wasnt davie

@TheAShade 4 жыл бұрын

@@monkeyballs188 PewDiePie

@jhstatts888 5 жыл бұрын

Best build yet! Looks amazing, sounds amazing. You are getting very good at this stuff.

@Dowy07 5 жыл бұрын

this is one of the best looking and sounding build kit guitars iv seen well done great job

@richardolson1936 5 жыл бұрын

really nice end product, and sound! I just signed up and I hope to make 2019 one well played year.

@GunsandGuitars 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I hope you learn a lot!

@APOLOGYTT 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly loved watched this video.. I’m currently working on the same les Paul style project except I bough mine without the bridge and stop tail piece holes pre drilled. I’m actually creating mine with a string thru body style, with a roller bridge, 81/85 ivory active pickups & Wilmington headstock tuners. It’s gonna be red and black based from the black widow lea Paul from Gibson. I love the videos, and keep making more! Subscribing now.

@markgeorge8243 5 жыл бұрын

That was just about the coolest video I have seen in a long time! That thing came out awesome!! Love that color, and the original wiring job. And yeah, he had all kinds of fun with that kill switch. I admit I would have too!

@andrewlipscomb9800 5 жыл бұрын

I've got an unfinished Les Paul and have been trying to figure out what to put in it, this gave me some new ideas. Thanks!

@Glennquagmire1912 5 жыл бұрын

the government took our bump stocks but they'll never get my killswitch

@GunsandGuitars 5 жыл бұрын

Haha yes!!!

@74dartman13 5 жыл бұрын

From my cold dead hands!👍😎🎸🎶

@Nobody-11B 5 жыл бұрын

What bump stocks???

@kidritalin1 5 жыл бұрын

The ole' thumb in a belt loop is far more reliable anyhow

@dakotafoster7903 5 жыл бұрын

You see they can take a bump stock but they can not take a pole attached to a tree

@manolosantana4314 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, just finished my first guitar and it turned out amazing (the guys at my local guitarshop couldn‘t believe I made it on my own...). The whole colouring and fretwork I did the Dan Thomson Way that you showed here and it worked absolutely perfekt. Thank you so much for the inspiration your videos gave me! The lord bless you and your family!

@GunsandGuitars 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that story Emanuel! That means the world to me. Glad I could inspire you! God bless

@326Converge 4 жыл бұрын

It turned out great! Love your channel. Guns and Guitars are two of my favorite things!

@rayzin1021 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson, I really like your use of the Rit dye and Tung oil.

@mitsummers 5 жыл бұрын

Dan, Awesome video as always. I was curious on how you sealed the stain. I don't beleive yout mentioned it in your video. Thanks.

@austinswymeler8413 5 жыл бұрын

Could you try doing an sg build sometime? I've always wanted to do one but I want to see someone do it first... to get some pointers.

@doctorstrainlove6318 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a take on the zappa sg..

@averytuten5884 5 жыл бұрын

I just started watching your KZfaq channel. Awesome build, I'm binge watching all your builds.

@crreplogle 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool, finish looks amazing.

@brendanmanning9683 4 жыл бұрын

When you did the splatter over that beautiful burst I just about hunted u down lol. Love the videos tho keep it up👍🏻

@jerryx2000 5 жыл бұрын

After evaluating your tummy you need o change the channel name to Beers&guitars ;-)

@kalbra 4 жыл бұрын

Guts & Guitars :)

@TheKillxD 4 жыл бұрын

@@kalbra Nice

@shadowyzman7078 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful build! That thing looks gorgeous!

@Veggie_Tray 5 жыл бұрын

wow. I've been looking to find a good music theory course! thank you so much!

@timholmes293 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a dream SG build? In my opinion I would rather build a guitar myself and make it my own then buy one.

@markbundy1694 3 жыл бұрын

So Bad Asszzz!!! Looks great, sounds Terrific...

@charliedurham1954 4 жыл бұрын

Love the guitar,thanks for all your help!

@_DST0NE_ 4 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled on your channel and I'm glad I did! Enjoyed the build. Guns and guitars for life 🤘🤘

@FynnFTW 4 жыл бұрын

tbh those pickups sound actually pretty good clean. They totally killing it with some destortion tho

@natesenft5376 4 жыл бұрын

FynnFTW I think I’m gonna build one with a more blue burst finish

@AOfuhSHO 5 жыл бұрын

An LP for $300? Count me in!

@charliefoster7843 5 жыл бұрын

Basically you might as well buy an epiphone LP and put Seymour Duncan’s in.

@johnyang799 5 жыл бұрын

Get schecter solo

@iored 5 жыл бұрын

$300 if you have $10,000 worth of equipment to work with it.

@thejusticeization 5 жыл бұрын

@@iored He didn't use that amount worth of tools in the video...

@Davo2233 5 жыл бұрын

Charlie Foster that absolutely will not turn an epi into a LP. Change all Chinese electronics and put good pickups in it not necessarily Duncan’s. They are over priced. GFS makes a bunch of pups as good. Check out GFS ON KZfaq. Lots of comparisons between the two brands and it shows that you can get a terrific set of humbuckers for $75.

@1photoradical 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Excellent quick build tutorial and nice link to the theory tips. Take care.

@sajadghamari4748 4 жыл бұрын

TBH I just loved everything in this vid from DIY to Guitar playing and that belly spacing for the guitar. so much fun.

@user-ng9sd8wn2t 5 жыл бұрын

You are so amezing this guitar looks and sund so good, im biling a guitar and i becuse of you. Your vidios are great and you all ways find ways to give as discaunts on staf.

@dennisperusse3837 5 жыл бұрын

Question for you. The Rickenbacker 325 guitar was what John Lennon used in the early Beatles music. Trying to get one either requires a lot of money or getting what’s been called a Chinese Rickenbacker or Chickenbacker. The Chinese version I have heard on KZfaq seems to have a various attempts of quality. So my evil thought for you is this. Have you ever thought about doing a clone of a 325 by using a Stratocaster body, Rickenbacker pickups, and a short scale neck using Pyramid Strings. Plus also doing the same wiring as the original one had. That would give those who would like to have similar to a Rickenbacker scale wise and possibly similar tone due to the Toaster pickups. It would be very unique guitar too. :) Love your videos and would love to see you do a gun video using an m1 carbine to test.

@tonycantu6784 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing build! And great job on that finish!

@GosselinCreative 5 жыл бұрын

Great tone, Dan.

@donpalanqueto5952 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe i build my own guitar, i've been looking for a cheap one but maybe it's a better option. Loved the video.

@codyschrecengost197 5 жыл бұрын

Don Palanqueto I’d recommend it. Built an explorer guitar instead of buying used. Saved money and got a product that’s all my own! And learned a ton about my instrument in the process

@donpalanqueto5952 5 жыл бұрын

@@codyschrecengost197 That sounds promising, i think that it is something to kinda be proud for. And learning some things in the proces is also a plus.

@codyschrecengost197 5 жыл бұрын

Don Palanqueto it’s worth it. You get out what you put in. Put in the energy, research and time into making a quality instrument and that’s what you’ll get.

@donpalanqueto5952 5 жыл бұрын

@@codyschrecengost197 I think it's a great idea, i will do some research and check my budget before ordering the kit, but there is a pretty good chance i do and building the guitar with my dad sounds incredible. But the pickups worry me, do you think they are good?

@codyschrecengost197 5 жыл бұрын

Don Palanqueto that’s another thing I would recommend. Get new electronics for sure. I upgraded the pots and switches on mine as well as put Seymour Duncan pickups in. I never actually used the kit pickups so I’m not sure what quality they are. I went into my build with a plan in my head of how I wanted it to look and what I wanted in it. And white Seymour Duncan’s were always on my shopping list. That’s what I mean when I say take your time and do your research. You’re basically making your own signature model guitar. You can make it look and sound literally however you want it to. So figure out what you love as far as sound goes and find the best deals to find that sound. That’s what I would recommend

@HiddeSipkerodenburg 5 жыл бұрын

Please do an explorer build!!

@having765 4 жыл бұрын

I'm always following along so well and even get inspire to make my own build then it gets to the wiring and I shut down

@Spickygaming 5 жыл бұрын

the finish on this thing is absolutely beautiful!!

@ultrakool 4 жыл бұрын

make a brian may red special (aka, the fireplace or the old lady) as a future video project

@brianshissler3263 3 жыл бұрын

I've never built a guitar before, but I've been wood working for a number of years...I am much better st woodworking than I am at playing guitar. Anyway, as someone who knows woodworking well, you did one HELL of a job on that guitar!

@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, nice work! I love my Epi LP Pro in vintage sunburst, which I've been making some upgrades to. But I could definitely see myself doing a project like this someday, using this video as a guide. Well done.

@kamarienedwards1757 5 жыл бұрын

That finish is awesome especially with the splatter, i was thinking of buying a guitar now I might just build one

@natesenft5376 4 жыл бұрын

I just got my kit from the fretwire, I’m doing a similar build, but I’m just doing basic les Paul wiring with the kill switch, no coil split or anything, in the future i might change things tho, I also got the kit that has a set neck and splayed maple, but the body has seemingly multiple grain directions? I was wondering if I should sand along the tigerstriping or the main dark spalted grain

@James-fu9ml 4 жыл бұрын

Could you do a Custom 24 style build?

@ShaneHerald 4 жыл бұрын

wicked man .....awesome sounding build....right on ....

@matthewlutz9683 5 жыл бұрын

The color is amazing!!

@joeland87 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t you just tape off the binding? Sure, it’d be tedious to apply, but at least you would have to worry about chip out.

@heyitsvonage2768 4 жыл бұрын

I was just asking myself this question and was hoping someone else had asked it, and had been answered... No luck.

@death32815 4 жыл бұрын

the stain/dye typically gets under the tape Gibson actually tapes off their binding but they still have to scrape it on each and every guitar.

@alexfletcher8465 4 жыл бұрын

@@death32815 stain is kinda more liquidy than paint so it gores into the tape

@death32815 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexfletcher8465 that's basically what I said and Gibson uses nitrocellulose lacquer not paint and I was saying it helps but you need to still scrape it.

@heyitsvonage2768 3 жыл бұрын

Derick Weller aha

@fitchyyboi 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t tell if I like the splatter or not, my brain is fighting itself

@johngracely7373 5 жыл бұрын

Was just thinking in the intro your playing was a lot better and then I see why! Nice!

@musicexclusive8906 4 жыл бұрын

Since i saw your vids, it gives me so much chill, don't care the time i spend, cuz it's really worth it. Keep it up bro! I always watch your Les Paul vid every single day, since i saved it offline, and some of your guitar builds. Super great! 👌💯❤🔥

@matiasz6857 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like an ESP eclipse and sounds almost like (or even better than) one. One of your best works without a dobut.

@RobbieTayVaughan 5 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing about the eclipse! Except I heard the tone he demonstrated in high gain setting as flat. missing bottom end and clarity, almost too round. That's me though, I'm.a.snob so take my opinion w/ a heavy grain of salt lol

@unbrokenbeatrecs 5 жыл бұрын

It sounds whack

@somekindofdude1130 5 жыл бұрын

Robert harling I’m pretty sure that was the amp

@warhedd 5 жыл бұрын

Are you serious? I guess it's the plugin he used that sounds like shit. His di signal sounds great

@timpreston46 5 жыл бұрын

you can avoid drilling a hole for a kill switch simply use a wireless and stand out of range

@peterzelaya9948 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@nathandallaschad7990 2 жыл бұрын

This video inspired me to build a Les Paul with the exact finish (minus the splatter) I have my build on my channel, thanks Dan! I always come back and rewatch this, Great video.

@fmv11- 5 жыл бұрын

Use a retractable utility knife for the binding, make sure the knife has a thumbwheel for adjustments and not the regular notch based system, i work beautifully for scraping the binding