Building a guitar at Crimson guitars 5 day course

Building a guitar at Crimson guitars 5 day course - Guitar build full video

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Building a guitar at Crimson guitars 5 day course - Guitar build full video
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Last year I got an invitation for a 5 day course at Crimson guitars as a prize for winning The Great Guitar Build Off 2021 competition. I had to wait for a while to save some money for the trip and accommodation. Thankfully guys at Crimson didn’t have a problem with it and I booked my course in May 2022.
Their 5 day course is designed to build a complete guitar from scratch but they have some limitations because of a short time period. In order to complete the full build in such time it need to be simple with not a lot of details. I have a little bit of experiences with the basics of guitar building and I have most of the tools needed. I didn’t want to make just s basic copy of Telecaster or Strat guitar so I wrote to Crimson guitars asking if it’s ok with them that I start building my guitar at home, prepare the base and then finish the build with them. They were very understanding and agreed with my idea.
So this is how it went.
Shout out to my mentors from Crimson guitars, Shean and Josh.
Check out their personal projects:
Josh: / west_valley_guitars
Shean: / awenlutherie
IGM TOOLS: www.igmtools.com/
GORILLA PICKUPS: www.gorillapickups.com/
CRIMSON GUITARS Courses: www.crimsonguitars.com/collec...
Some of my favorite tools from IGM that I used on this guitar build:
CMT 7E Router 2400W: www.igmtools.com/cmt-7e-route...
IGM Pattern Router Cutter TC Knives: www.igmtools.com/igm-f045-pat...
IGM Bevel Trimming Cutter TC Knives: www.igmtools.com/igm-f042-bev...
Truss rod 6mm IGM Upcut Spiral Router Cutter: www.igmtools.com/igm-191-upcu...
IGM Heavy Duty Parallel Jaw Clamp: www.igmtools.com/igm-heavy-du...
IGM Parallel Jaw Clamp: www.igmtools.com/igm-parallel...
Silky Woodboy Hand Folding Saw: www.igmtools.com/silky-woodbo...
IGM Wave Forstner Bit Set: www.igmtools.com/igm-wave-for...
IGM Wood Twist Drill Set: www.igmtools.com/igm-wood-twi...
Titebond Original Wood Glue: www.igmtools.com/titebond-ori...
Titebond Wood Glue Brush: www.igmtools.com/titebond-woo...
Guitar specs:
Model - Custom
Serial number - C.00922
Specs
Scale: 25 in
No. of strings 6
Nut width: 43mm
Neck thickness: 1st fret = 20.5mm, 12th fret = 23.5mm
Neck profile: Slightly asymmetrical
Body wood:
Base: Mahogany
Top: Olive
Veneer: Black
Binding: None
Color: Clear
Neck wood:
No. of pieces: 5
Wood: Mahogany/Maple
Veneer: Black
Freatboard wood: Ziricote
Inlays:
Stripe Markers
MOP “Full moon rising” 12th fret inlay
Side Markers: Stripe
Headstock veneer: Olive wood
Finish: Acrylic lacquer
HARDWARE, ELECTRONICS
Frets: Stainless
Tuners: Gotoh - Bottom Locking - Chrome
Bridge: ABM - Single saddle - Chrome
Pickups:
Neck - Gorilla pickups - Single coil custom
Bridge - Gorilla pickups - Single coil custom
Pickups Cover: wood
Pickup rings: None
Controls
Switchcraft 3 way toggle Switch
1 x Volume
1 x Tone
Nut: Bone
Strap Buttons: Chrome

Пікірлер: 146

@medeja1801 Жыл бұрын

Anyone else finds watching this meditative? 💆 Love it!

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@s.n.amendolare4352 Жыл бұрын

Very much so.

@cleberdavidvideo Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@ilonamrgole2896 Жыл бұрын

Such a beauty. Love the moon stone on the neck 🤍 Also, sick video edit! 🔥

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sis❤️

@jimcoppa6946 Жыл бұрын

I hope you don't mind I posted one of your videos to my Facebook friends and it spread like wildfire you are going to have so many more followers now now a lot more people can appreciate what you do

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it a lot. Thank you very much!

@AlbertLeonidaMrgole Жыл бұрын

Well done, another wonderful, outstanding piece of art. Your website is simple and useful. Let's move on. I'm already looking forward to the next guitar.😍

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂 Next one is already in the making!

@ianAmerrill Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Thanks for showing us the process!! 🤘

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤘 My pleasure.

@izzysantiago978 Жыл бұрын

Started with Cubas Chan Chan riff. Nice build.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@AnimalJohn85 Жыл бұрын

That is an incredible piece of craftsmanship, very nicely done! Sounds as good as it looks too. Too job as ever

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

@peachmelba1000 Жыл бұрын

I love that body shape. Really impressed that you got the veneer onto the flat of the headstock and into the scoop. I did that once but I inset the veneer so that fretboard end of it terminated where the fretboard and the neck wood meet. I think it's a bit tidier looking, but a bit trickier. I wouldn't have gone for wooden knobs, but they are beautiful. It always seems like luthiers make wooden control knobs oversized for some reason lol

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Inknow what you mean. That's how people usually do it. Did it myself a few times. It's not that hard if you glue the veneer before gluing the fretboard. I like bigger knobs:) It's more comfortable to turn in my opinion.

@jimcoppa6946 Жыл бұрын

What an unbelievable experience that must have been God bless you you're the best man the world-renowned master guitar Builder

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

It was very nice spending some time with other builders. Thanks Jim!

@gavrilopricip11 5 ай бұрын

nice to see not a fender/Gibson/prs clone and see something innovative and beautiful

@MagicAtticGuitars 5 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@manuelc.a.1506 Жыл бұрын

What a beautyful guitar. I love the work you put in it.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Manuel!

@paulneeds Жыл бұрын

Looks and sounds fantastic! Great work!

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

@robertr4193 Жыл бұрын

Like this guitar love the wood choices the finish and it sounds very nice as well

@shockthefox Жыл бұрын

Great job man! Great video - as always. 🤘

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man 🤘

@davedavem Жыл бұрын

Top class editing and great guitar building!

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank man!

@adairguitars Жыл бұрын

An awesome guitar and video once again!

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@luthiferbuilds Жыл бұрын

awesome video! guitar looks and sounds fantastic!

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@redknight1322 Жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! 😁😉

@saulgoodeguitars Жыл бұрын

Awesome work again mate, sick guitar and great editing

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@meshugganator08 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job!

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@oldmanzen6682 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man.

@rush2471 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you finally upload

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Finally 😀 Thanks !

@danandratis Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, beautiful guitar - Cheers from Canada

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Cheers from Slovenia:)

@acdclexu6296 Жыл бұрын

such a cool design and beautiful work.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@ian0401 Жыл бұрын

Even though I was there to watch this amazing instrument being made, I missed all of the detail on how you did it. Every time I turned around it was just a little bit more finished lol. Great to watch this !

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! It was really nice to building it with you by my side. Did you hear from Sergio? I wonder if he finished his. Would love to se it.

@ian0401 Жыл бұрын

@@MagicAtticGuitars no mate I didn’t! Yes it would’ve been great to see it.

@howardw3223 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful guitar! I did the 10 day course in November. I am very pleased with the guitar I made, my first build. You make it look easy, but for a beginner like me it is not! Great video.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you Howard. Congrats on your first build. Are you hooked for build another one?

@ccchicken8889 Жыл бұрын

That's such a nice looking guitar. Big thumbs up 👍

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man 🤘

@jessemendez7715 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! So is the music 🤘🏼

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MrSonorbakken Жыл бұрын

It both looks and sounds great. I love the body shape.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@lone-wolf-1 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic cinematic quality!🔥👌🏼

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@natsterjam Жыл бұрын

Fabulous looking guitar my friend! Love the curves you carved and like me, it looks like you like ALL wood grain, knobs, back plates and even the pick up tops 👍🏻 Sounds gorgeous also! Kudos to you for a "Magic" instrument.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂 Yes, the beauty of wood is what got me into this. For the sound a lot of credits goes to gorilla pickups.

@dominictramonte2687 Жыл бұрын

I subscribe to Ben's madness. It's nice to see someone who went to the course, though. And that's a nice axe!

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@neRabbitTKO Жыл бұрын

the best bro 👌👌 always getting better🔥 🎸🔥

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 🤘

@MrRioso-ry1hb Жыл бұрын

Very cool design !

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@davidf8749 Жыл бұрын

You must have been going fast to do this on a 5-day course. Most people do a Tele (ie no multi-laminated neck, no body sculpting) for the 5-day. I've just done a strat-style on the 10-day course and I know how to handle routers etc. and haven't done anything fancy. I think, for most people, they would struggle with this achievement in 5-days. Well done for completing this.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

I'm not that fast:) I did another 5 days at home beforehand. I wanted to be something a little bit more special an 5 day course just wasn't enough time. Thanks David!

@lynxg4641 Жыл бұрын

Man, I wish I played, as that's such an absolutely beautiful guitar. Saw the Olive wood come out and was like WTH, he's using my fav wood this is going to be great and you did not disappoint, although I would have oiled the olive to help pop the light from dark grain even more before putting on the top finish, other than that AMAZING!!

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Olive is really special. I was lucky to get a piece this big. I agree with you on putting som oil on it before spraying. Next time for sure.

@stevenpipes1555 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful guitar man. I almost died when i saw it, i have a design in my notebook that is very very similar to that guitar. You beat me to it! Beautiful job man, very very sweet.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven. I don't see a reason not to build your design. I'm sure it will be different in your style.

@stevenpipes1555 Жыл бұрын

@@MagicAtticGuitars I plan on it. Its still quite a bit different than what you built, especially in the construction plan, but the shape is very similar. Its that cut away on the top mostly! The cut in my drawing is a bit more pronounced, but its the tele style bout with the small cut at the neck, and the fact that its slightly an offset design. My lower cut curves down, a bit like a Warwick bass lower cut, but other than that its kinda uncanny!

@valdirmaciel5300 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations from Brazil

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@hlingohlingo6963 Жыл бұрын

The masterpiece! Sounds so good (with singles???)

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jayburkette8977 Жыл бұрын

This guitar wound up here (at my house) in the U.S. 🙂

@C36B Жыл бұрын

Great video and gorgeous guitar. I’m curious, you seem quite skilled, what made you want to take a course?

@matichering Жыл бұрын

O zakon 🤘 jest jih grem obiskat drug mesec pa se kr tresem od veselja :) nora kitara

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Hvala Matic. Super fantje so pri Crimsonu. Greš tudi na tečaj?

@rauschguitars Жыл бұрын

Lovely work as always, Izak! As someone who can already build a decent guitar, do you feel like you learned a lot at Crimson? Was the experience worth it?

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. That's a good question. I did learn few things. I do with every guitar I build. For me it was really nice to be with people who share the same passion. I don't have this at home. And it was nice trying out some new tools. So I came back craving for mirka sander and drum sander 😆

@unskilled_worker 2 ай бұрын

What was the veneer you used for the dark line under the face of the headstock and body top?

@Allguitarinfo Жыл бұрын

Id LOVE this experience with Crimson ..they build AWESOME instruments ..

@georgemobley4841 Жыл бұрын

Great video but the background music is very cool.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man.

@gingerjam2192 Жыл бұрын

00:28 Nooooooo!!!! 😂

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

What?

@gingerjam2192 Жыл бұрын

@@MagicAtticGuitars You’re planning against the grain.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

@@gingerjam2192 right 😅 The plane handled it quite alright though.

@matthewearl9824 Жыл бұрын

nice but no truss rod or string trees for that kind of headstock?

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks. String trees are not neccessary for the 3x3 tuners position. And it has a truss rod.

@matthewearl9824 Жыл бұрын

@@MagicAtticGuitars Your headstock does not have a slant. It is straight inline with the neck with a drop. The strings are angled on to the tuning pegs. Aren't they supposed to be straight? I know there needs to be a break and it usually isn’t required on a slanted headstock. Isn't that the whole point of string trees and why they are used mostly on the farther pegs of a 6 inline? I'm just curious. I have never seen such a sharp angle from nut to tuning peg. All the pull pressure is on the top of the tuning peg as it seems the strings have been pulled to the top. Maybe I don't know what I am talking about but I am seriously curious. Making guitars looks fun but requires many tools it seems.

@444chains Жыл бұрын

That’s a beauty, nice job. Question- how did you find your Crimson experience? I’m considering doing the five day course also. Is it good value for money?

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It depends... Do you have any previous experience in guitar building? I got the course as a prize for winning the GGBO competition. My goal was to meet some people who share the same passion and I had a really nice time. I would say if you already know how to build a basic guitar, 5 day course will not give you much.

@444chains Жыл бұрын

@@MagicAtticGuitars Thanks for the reply, I have quite a lot of woodworking experience, but never built a guitar, I’ve been watching luthiers videos for years & have always wanted to have a go, I just love the craft.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

@@444chains I would say just give it a try. It is not so hard, especially if jou already know woodworking. You can do almost everything with basic woodworking tools. Only fretboard requires some dedicated tools. I ordered a premade fretboard for my first build. And now I'm offering custom premade fretboards on my website. So if you will need any help with that you can find me on magicatticguitars.com

@444chains Жыл бұрын

@@MagicAtticGuitars Thanks for that. You’re a gentleman.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Any time my friend.

@tsikoutsikou Жыл бұрын

Great work. Too bad you didn't give it some colour. Too furniture looking for my taste. But excellent design nonetheless!

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@NicholasANappiNick Жыл бұрын

We’re did you get those clamps ?

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

I don't know which clamps you mean. But most likely at igmtools.com

@cybyrd9615 Жыл бұрын

How the hell does ceimson not have a laser cutter

@gregmize01 Жыл бұрын

Guitar/suitcase!!!😂😂😂😂

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Best guitar for travel is a half built one😁

@alexanderklamm3802 Жыл бұрын

👌👍👏

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

🙂🤘

@alexanderklamm3802 Жыл бұрын

@@MagicAtticGuitars 😊✌️

@konstantypietka2428 Жыл бұрын

What bridge is that?

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

ABM

@micheloderso Жыл бұрын

Very nice made Video and Guitar. Bravo, bright and clear Sound.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@jamiemorgan4146 Жыл бұрын

Question: Why did you need to go to Crimson to finish your guitar. Looks like you already knew how to build a guitar...

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

There are always more things to learn and master:) I got a course as a prize for winning the ggbo competition so I went to get the experience. It was still quite expensive for me to get to UK and staying there for a week but it was fun.

@user-yy9ve8ig1b Жыл бұрын

这把吉他出售吗？

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

It is.

@user-yy9ve8ig1b Жыл бұрын

@@MagicAtticGuitars Can I customize a guitar?

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

@@user-yy9ve8ig1b how would you like to customize it?

@user-yy9ve8ig1b Жыл бұрын

@@MagicAtticGuitars seven string st

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Sure. You can get in touch on my website. Its in description.

@andym28 Жыл бұрын

Your guitar on that backing track slightly out of tune. Pretty guitar.

@hughschick6847 Жыл бұрын

One suggestion: TEACH a class, you’re a badass. No need to go to UK.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

I would love to do that man.

@Mohamedkrami Жыл бұрын

👍🏻🇲🇦❤😍

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks😊

@quequechanbushcraft1451 Жыл бұрын

Process is a million times easier with thousands of Euros in tools huh? Try this shit by hand, ripping, carving and sanding.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Of course that's why tools are made for 😄 I started with almost no tools so I know how it is when you have a very limited resources.

@Nepidemicofmannequins Жыл бұрын

❤️💛💛💜💚🤎🤎💙💙

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@Lajhos Жыл бұрын

pogrešo sn te

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

😄 Evo me!

@ThaiXLe Жыл бұрын

The background music ruined the video.

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know.

@russellmorgan5611 Жыл бұрын

No it didn't.

@KLiM-RUSS Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Great job! Greetings from Russia

@MagicAtticGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Greetings from Slovenia. 🤘

@MIchael.B65 Жыл бұрын

А чего такое жёсткое музыкальное сопровождение-то? Мне лично эта музыка, этот стиль безразличен и только мешает просмотру. Поэтому смотреть не стал. Заглянул в конец видео и вырубил. Советую музыкальную подкладку под видео делать более соответствующую действию и смыслу. А эта рок-музыка хороша для того, чтобы трясти волосами на концертах, или для видео с какой-нибудь чернухой. Извините.