Building an Acoustic Electric Tele Style Guitar (Lessons Learned).

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3 жыл бұрын

After making my first Acoustasonic style guitar, I had so many wonderful suggestions from all of you viewers. Well, I decided to tear apart my favorite guitar and rebuild it using your great suggestions. I made some mistakes along the way and learned a few lessons. Thanks to everyone who offered ideas; I really appreciate the input!
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@Donyourmom Жыл бұрын

Man, the amount of craftsmanship you’ve put into both projects is not only amazing, it’s admirable.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I am still learning as I go. But I’m having fun in the process. Thanks again for watching.

@74dartman13 3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to see another video from you. The guitar looks amazing and sounds good, too! Don't worry...you're not alone at making mistakes. I've made plenty of them myself. It's how you fix them that matters, and you did very well!👍😎🎸🎶

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 74dart Man! It actually sounds better but I used a crappy camera mic. Always great to hear from you. Hope you and your family are well.

@74dartman13 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene You're welcome. Ya, I've tried recording things with my phone and they always sound better in person. I'm sure it sounds great. It sure is pretty! Hope you and your family are doing well, too! Take care!🙂

@SmokeFlame1 2 жыл бұрын

The rebuild of your acoustasonic came to me as a real surprise. Many years ago (about 25) I began building a Martin style dreadnaught. I made the top and placed a beautiful rosette around the soundhole. Bracing was done according to plans. I never completed the guitar. When I saw your original build I thought I could use that top for a build similar to yours. The bracing should be sufficient even though it's much thinner than yours. Slightly under 1/8 of an inch. Lovely Engleman spruce that turned out just the way I wanted it. Then I discovered your rebuild. You have done what I was planning to do. Your rebuilt version is ecellent and gives me the impetus to finish one that's similar. I enjoy your videos and wish you good fortune.

@andrewsietkiewicz3696 3 жыл бұрын

Its really nice to see someone ready to pull something apart and try something new. Nice work mate!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This was a fun project. I learned a lot. Thanks for watching.

@jeffyoung8726 3 жыл бұрын

I always like your videos Gene. They are always informative, inspiring, and just down-right fun to watch! Thanks for this cool gem Gene, and please keep making your videos....

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement! I so enjoy making them. Thanks again for watching.

@kevinjackson4237 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely inspirational! I really appreciate your honesty, skill, and generosity in sharing. Thank you and look after yourself.

@katzuzip 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ! Thats a really amazing rebuild... All the improvements are just great ! God bless you!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you too, and thank you so much for watching.

@stamaths1999 3 жыл бұрын

nice one m8! glad you include the mistakes to the video so that people watching learn and avoid doing the same. you're a fighter and not a quiter! keep it up!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I learned a lot on this project.

@medmusic7977 3 жыл бұрын

2021 Is starting beautifully with your video ! Glad to see you back sir ! Have a wonderful week end ! 🙏🏾

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and thanks for watching. Happy New Year!

@mikaelgrejsen8107 2 жыл бұрын

What I realy like about your video is the honesty. You explain your actions very well. Nice result too.

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I think it is important to show what I did wrong as much as what I did right. I'm still learning. Thanks again for watching.

@itstodd1345 10 ай бұрын

Hey Gene! Great videos, I learned a lot of things with your instruction and filming. Great job 👏🏽💪🏽

@DIYGene 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I learned a lot too. Some of it the hard way LOL. Thanks again for watching.

@wv838 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your work, Gene. Stay well and keep building!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I enjoy making them. Thanks so much for watching.

@spud4242 3 жыл бұрын

great idea for the soundhole! i will have to look into that for my build. im using a piezeo and preamp for an acoustic guitar and also a tele bridge pickup. thanks for the encouraging video and keep them comming ... cheers from Downunder...

@jimmyfleebot 3 жыл бұрын

Your approach to the continuous stream of suggestions that commentors make, is clever. It provides you both interaction with your subscribers and new content ideas. Great stuff. I watch your videos often but I've subscribed now, I've also hit the bell, which I've only done for Alec Steele and Clickspring so far.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

I am truly honored! I hope I live up to the sub ! Thanks so much for watching.

@jimmyfleebot 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene its a great channel! Looking forward to your next upload

@ricmadgar 2 жыл бұрын

You got a new subscriber Gene. Man you made it look so easy right there. Thanks a lot.

@swettyspaghtti 3 жыл бұрын

Missed your vids! Looks great man!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to get back on track. Thanks so much for watching.

@georgekrabs6948 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back mate Hope you have a great year

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George, I hope you have a great year too. Thanks for watching.

@fathippo3518 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazingly good 👍! Good job Gene

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I learned a lot on this project. Some the hard way. Thanks again for watching.

@williammyers3706 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I learned a lot and got some great ideas.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

I hope the videos help and inspire. Thank so much for watching.

@charmainecmiller9725 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Keep 'em coming!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charmaine, This was a learning process. Thanks again for watching.

@missourifreedominitiative4248 2 жыл бұрын

You could have re-made the video or edited out your mistake but you didn't. It shows your character and honesty. Respect.

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I think it helps folks to see the mistakes as much as the outcome. Thanks again for watching.

@garymiller1216 3 жыл бұрын

watching this for ideas on building my own Acoustasonic in the future, i have built 2 guitars now including necks and bridges and i still cant play very well, great vid, keep it up.

@jasonlipmyer36 Жыл бұрын

I'm planning on doing a build similar to this very soon, this is a very informative video that answered some questions I had. Thank you so much.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helps. Thanks so much for watching.

@kerekes1952 3 жыл бұрын

Great project, Gene, and kudos to you for getting in there and doing it!...I over-prepare everything and procrastinate to avoid mistakes that I end up making anyway. l'd like to know what it sounds like with no amplification at all.

@donscottvansandt4139 Жыл бұрын

Great video Gene! Absolutely love watching. I've been building stuff all my life and get great info and ideas... I've never built a guitar but looks like a lot of fun!

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

This has been one of my favorite projects and now is also my favorite guitar. I made some mistakes along the way, but it was fun. Thanks again for watching.

@donscottvansandt4139 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene I love the fact that you show your mess ups ... it shows me some things to watch out for ... and the way to overcome them... thanks Gene!

@electricgeorge5589 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gene , hope you are well, great video.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George, I’m doing well. I hope you and your family are well. Thanks for watching.

@Protosaki 3 жыл бұрын

you got the skill, man, nice vid!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@InsidetheBoothTV 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love your builds. And love the guitar.. I play a little myself (Dan) God bless you and see you again in your next build.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan! Thanks so much for watching. God Bless.

@InsidetheBoothTV 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene and thank you for watching us sometimes too. hey I was thinking we would love to have you on our show as a guest some time. if you are up to it, that would be awesome!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

@@InsidetheBoothTV, That sounds fun. Let me know.

@bonnywoodinstruments 3 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video Gene. Entertaining and informative. Well done 😊

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! How are things going?

@bonnywoodinstruments 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene Not to bad over here. Kept busy with guitar builds. Starting a Telecaster bass next month. I think you would find it interesting. Hope all is well at your end 🙂

@jcdemp7513 Жыл бұрын

It’s good to make mistakes because you’re showing you can fix it. Awesome work.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

I am learning a lot. The hard way LOL. Thanks so much for watching.

@ForwardLookingDiver 2 ай бұрын

Ya did a great job. It's a nice looking guitar and I appreciate that you shared the few mistakes. It's a helpful video Thank you

@DIYGene 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I learned a lot on this project. Some of it the hard way. LOL.

@Thoracius 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking guitar. Congrats on the result.

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I definitely had my ups and downs on the project. But it has become my favorite guitar and I hope one day, maybe an heirloom. Thanks again for watching.

@vicjames2743 3 жыл бұрын

I have really wanted to try a build like yours in a strat style body. Great video to get me motivated to try this. Gonna look for some strat body templates

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great. I would love to see how it turns out. Thanks so much for watching.

@samtam39 3 жыл бұрын

Great work.! Thank you for your sharing.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@gunnarbiker 3 жыл бұрын

Great job as always!!!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erik!

@caelachyt 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, and a nice recovery as well.

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

Recovery is right, LOL. I was starting to think I would not finish it. Thanks so much for watching.

@danielsgrunge 3 жыл бұрын

That was an incredible idea!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching.

@alexandergriboedov4319 3 жыл бұрын

All the best!!! Thank you!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@stephenpascoe1148 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video...well done !!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

This has been a fun journey and I have learned so much. Thanks so much for watching.

@davidfauremusic 2 жыл бұрын

very interesting watch ! That gaves me plenty of inspiration, thank you :)

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! I’m glad it inspires and maybe help you to avoid some of my big amateur mistakes. This was a really fun project and I learned a lot a long the way. Thanks so much for watching.

@davidfauremusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene :) Yeah it looks like a lot of fun, and the end result is pretty good too ! I am myself doing research into creating an instrument like this ... i think it's fantastic, because you can get acoustic sounds out of an electric instrument and the woodworking is much simpler than building an acoustic from scratch because you only need to design and make the body since the rest is "standard" fender-style stuff. And that's briliant !

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the Fender video that inspired me to try this. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8mlg9uhy7ynpZs.html

@artthur5017 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I wish I can build my own guitar. .

@wildmutha9336 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks For this Video Link, Gene ** * Great Job Cheers from Spain, Wil :)=

@PostAdms Жыл бұрын

don't worry, Stradivari also spoiled a lot of material while he learned to make violins. You still have time! looking forward to a masterpiece!

@ricrowley8244 7 ай бұрын

new to your Chanel, kudos to you for working with a cat in the shop. They have a gift for being in the way.

@DIYGene 7 ай бұрын

Actually they think I’m in the way. LOL. Thanks for watching.

@allendaleguitars.stpetersb4528 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you again gene. You inspired me to make actually 4 guitars 1 hybrid like yours I have on my chanel videos. It was fun making all of them and actually got me more into more finish carpentry at work when I didn't want to do it and subbed it out. Boy what money I saved on a finish carpenter. But I do appreciate the inspiration that you gave me and tricks for the trade in other videos on your chanel. God bless you and your family.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I enjoy making things and always learning in the process. Thanks again for watching.

@allendaleguitars.stpetersb4528 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene always watching the videos. Stay safe and healthy.

@debsisson4559 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Gene! That took guts to rip it apart and start over. I really like the new and improved version. Thanks for sharing...btw...#shopcatstealstheshow

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I had to get all the little parts in a can before shop cat pushed them all on the floor.

@fluidalchemist68 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job, thank you!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@michaelsablan8772 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Hugh!(The Wolverine) Aloha Braddah, Mahalo nui loa for sharing!

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thanks so much for watching.

@mauriciodeoliveira4500 11 ай бұрын

valeu,Gene!!!!1 Congratulations,from Brazil.. comes to here one day, man..... i fell good vibes, personality, inteligence and the best: simplicity...... continue com seu trabalho.....

@DIYGene 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@PLINKER 3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about mistakes, we all make them, if you are brave enough to admit it. Some of my first Banjos went in my wood furnace! That's how we learn! I personally feel if you do try another you might try making you top a bit thinner maybe 3/16" or even 5/32" and also maybe if you put a couple cross braces of the top short ones like an acoustic guitar would have and the scollop the braces some. That would allow your top to flex with the vibrations a lot more for the acoustic part of the sound. Great job though you build looks very nice!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. The top ended up being very close to 3/16” after all the sanding 🤪. Thanks so much for watching.

@jthonn 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Gene!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I struggled a bit on this project but I’m happy with how it turned out. Thanks again for watching.

@CaptainCraigKWMRZ Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was a fun project.

@-DIEU-TE-CHERCHE-9923 3 ай бұрын

Super vidéo Merci c'est tout un Art

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching.

@sta39cee 2 жыл бұрын

The one item you forgot to add in the materials list was the tube you used in the sound hole. That looked great.

@TheForce_Productions 3 жыл бұрын

33:40 "You know I'm Right" by David Gilmour? Happy new year Gene!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year and thanks for watching.

@dahdushe 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@ThePetejedi 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Guitar matey and a great idea

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, This was a really fun project. I learned a lot. Thanks for watching.

@ThePetejedi 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene How about a Les Paul hollow bdy semi acoustic

@JillandKevin 2 ай бұрын

Just so you know.. ALL Fender necks except Mustang and Jaquar are 25-1/2" scale, so you don't need to measure for each neck. The one thing you DO have to pay attention to is the neck pocket heel shape is square on Teles and radiuses on other Fenders. Another suggestion: You have, as I recall, 3/8" thick top material, which means you can easily use a 1/2" radius roundover router bit to neatly soften the top edges. I do this regularly on my Jazzmaster-ish style fully hollow guitars with 1/4" thick spruce tops.

@DIYGene 2 ай бұрын

Great advice. Thank you for sharing.

@user-ty6do8yz4l 3 жыл бұрын

That G strings the wildest of all, damned if she didn't get me in a heap if trouble, especially back in the Metal years(84-89) woo!

@stevenpipes1555 11 ай бұрын

Thats a nice guitar you built. I would love to see, and hear, a guitar of that style, with the pickup at the neck and the sound hole at the bridge. Mybe tou could do a video on that!

@DIYGene 11 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea. Thanks for watching.

@paulhammersley4562 Жыл бұрын

well done,

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This project meant a lot to me. Thanks so much for watching.

@ralfhedstrom 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, Gene and oh boy, You don't scare easily....just rip'em apart :)

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! When you make as many mistakes as I do.... Thanks for watching.

@ralfhedstrom 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. You dare to bring it on and You handle the mistakes - fix them and move on. That's the greatness here :)

@jackbraxton8143 3 жыл бұрын

You’re headed in the right direction, but you still need the top thinner and better bracing. Keep working at it. Great idea with the sound tube btw.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

It is a great learning process and I often learn the hard way. The face got down to about 3/16”. I started to get nervous beyond that. I am thinking some kind of pre-amp for the under saddle pickup. Any ideas?

@shitrigs6506 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene try a tilman preamp.. Easy build.

@divinoferreira4958 Жыл бұрын

Que belo projeto show

@11kerol 2 жыл бұрын

Your are very humble and good teacher god bless, just want to ask I haven't started my project yet but will reach out, do we have to sand after true oil. 👏👏

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

i gave a light sanding with a wet dry sand paper but you can also use steal-wool.

@robertocara922 Жыл бұрын

Hello, great work! Really good! I'm also starting my hybrid guitar. What preamp board did you use to mix the sounds? I've seen several but only with separate saddles and not with piezos. Mine is very similar... Thanks a lot

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

I actually did not use one. But it would definitely help. If you find a good one that you like, please let me know. Thanks for watching.

@AllSpace 3 жыл бұрын

hey Geno, you could of left the back bridge plate the way it was, early gibsons guitars had them back to front, incidental for aesthetics, never the less, your switch was well done good work

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. This continues to be a learning process for me. Thanks again for watching.

@randyupchurch1899 Жыл бұрын

...Sir,"LOVE" your work!!!...Thank you!!!...By the way,"Leo Fender" didn't play guitar...Peace & much-love from Southern Illinois...

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, This project taught me many lessons, including patients. Thanks again for watching.

@MaartenAnna 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that finish in the guitar is stunning! I’m going to try that on my next build. Probably a Frankenstrat with a Humbucker Alnico 8 in the bridge, a Single coil Alnico 5 in the middle & a Single Alnico 2 in the neck. Also, an A250 pot with .222 cap for the neck & middle tone, and A500 pot with .470 cap for the bridge. I then want to have the possibility to make position 4 on a 5 way switch to split the coils. Should make for a range of different tones.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds fantastic. I would love to see and to hear how it turns out. Thanks for watching.

@MaartenAnna 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene thanks mate. Btw where did you get that sound tube? I've been googling like crazy but I cannot find it?

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenAnna, I got it from a website called part express. www.parts-express.com/brand/PRV-Audio?Road+Worthy+Audio&PRV+Audio+%2B+Free+Shipping!+A+winning+combination&PRV+Brand&_bta_tid=416404184121392152575322640105312185291617278155974338754383295464355781973986718152329516518514335588

@DouglasThompson Жыл бұрын

I liked the first one but I'm happy to see another similar video. Electric guitars bore me because it really doesn't matter much what they are made of, but anything acoustic really catches my attention.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@bronzesnake7004 2 жыл бұрын

Another great project Gene! Now you need to make some custom guitar stands! Maybe wall mounts also! Jack ~'()'~ Canada

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

You know that’s not a bad idea. The wall mounts I have are really not made very well. I could make some that could be inexpensive and a lot stronger. Thanks for the great suggestions.

@bronzesnake7004 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene You never did get around to building the light sabre num chucks I suggested way back! ") Probably a good idea, I remember my friends and I cracking our heads open a few times with our home made "Bruce Lee" numskull chucks back in the day! I'd go with the guitar stands/wall mounts! I hope you do make them Gene, you are a really creative guy and I'd love to see what you come up with. It's far quicker, so much easier and turns out way better when I can copy real artist's hard work! ") I couldn't really tell, how did you find the oil worked for your hands Gene? I really hope you found some relief brother, that would drive me nuts! It doesn't seem to effect your skill and quality of work Gene, everything I've seen you create has been awesome! You're one of the blessed people who have really great artistic ideas, you can actually create them AND they turn out looking fantastic!! Jack ~'()'~

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

The CBD oil does not take it away, but after about an hour I can feel it calm down a lot. So I think I will keep trying. What the doctor prescribed, the side affects are worse than the tremors. I love creating and it would be really hard for me to give that up if the tremors get worse. As for my channel, I know I’m all over the place with building Guitars, light sabers, steampunk and other things. I could try to find a niche and grow the channel more. But I love doing a little bit of everything. Jack of all, master of none.

@bronzesnake7004 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene I really hope you find something that gives you relief Gene. As for the channel, you have found your niche!! Your niche is being creative across the board! It's a great channel! Jack ~'()'~

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that, I have people tell me I should just build guitars, but I’m not a Luthier and I would get bored just doing one thing.

@MrDaveKC 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting Gene. You're making me tempted to do one of these.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

If I can do it, anyone can. I hope you give it a try. Thanks so much for watching.

@MrDaveKC 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene I'm thinking on adding this on my to-do list (could be awhile). A couple of thoughts, yes, a bridge style piezo makes sense. Also there are many tools to blend the piezo and magnetic pickups. I've got an external device on my Rockabilly kit guitar, with a piezo enabled tune-o-matic bridge, and then wired it to a stereo output jack, and the magnetic on the other end. Finally it goes into a device from Brenner Guitars to blend them externally. There are also internal blenders, that Fishman and others sell. I know that on acoustic guitars Spruce is the most common top wood used. I wonder if that would help on completely acoustic sound, as that is something this guitar should give. Final thought, I understand acoustic strings, coated in bronze, don't work well at all on magnetic pickups. Just curious how that works for you. So it won't be right away, but it's sure tempting to do one of these.

@MrDaveKC 3 жыл бұрын

One other question, how thick was the wood you used for the body of this guitar?

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrDaveKC, these are great suggestions and I am going to look into fish man for blending the pickups. Also you make me really curious about the strings. I think I may switch them out for electric to see if it makes much of a difference. Thanks again.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrDaveKC. I started with 3/16” but by the time I sanded both sides it was just a little over 1/8”.

@russporter8769 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job, Jean. I was very impressed with the acoustic sounds. I didn't see in your list of materials where you got the sound to. I was trying to search for it but couldn't get close. Could post a link for that or point me in the right direction? Thanks.

@russporter8769 3 жыл бұрын

* sound tube. And Gene, not Jean. Stupid voice to text.

@leonardorodriguezmurillo3061 3 жыл бұрын

@@russporter8769 I am waiting for the same answer !!!!

@felixjuniorramirezbello9849 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Awesome rebuild! I was so stressed about the bridge thing xD. I haven't tried myself, but I have heard magnetic pickups don't work that well with bronze/acoustic strings.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

This has been a big learning experience, but happy with the results. Thanks for watching!

@loganricherson 2 жыл бұрын

Magnetic pickups only work with magnetic strings. If you want some, you need either steel string acoustic strings or electric guitar settings

@joaobatistaferreira6297 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the video, I would like to know what the function of the DUCT placed in the mouth of the guitar is, hug

@DIYGene 11 ай бұрын

It is supposed to improve to hollow tone of the guitar. I got the idea from this fender video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8mlg9uhy7ynpZs.html Thanks for watching.

@shrimuyopa8117 Жыл бұрын

Poplar doesn't take a stain very well. You can buy products to apply with the stain that help it go on evenly.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wasn’t very happy with the stains but I did like the natural look. Thanks so much for watching.

@LoseYourselfForJesus1234 4 ай бұрын

Super awesome video. I really loved this. And i love the look of it. I personally would of went for a super high gloss. But other than that I really love the look.

@DIYGene 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. This was a fun project and turned out much better than I expected. By the way, I love your KZfaq name. God Bless.

@LoseYourselfForJesus1234 4 ай бұрын

@@DIYGene Thanks. I bought an acoustic and electric guitar to play gospel music. I'll be doing biblical videos soon. I'm none denomination. Maybe you'll be interested. 🙏

@DIYGene 4 ай бұрын

@@LoseYourselfForJesus1234, I would love to check them out.

@LoseYourselfForJesus1234 4 ай бұрын

@@DIYGene Praise God 🙏

@LoseYourselfForJesus1234 3 ай бұрын

@@DIYGene Hey man I finally got a video up. If your interested I hope you enjoy it! If it helps you praise God!

@user-zv7lm8uk7h 2 жыл бұрын

Great!

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@a1lewis4 3 жыл бұрын

You lost me at “build an acoustic guitar” link lol just ordered me one of these band saws for cutting out my porch swings!

@berdeter 3 жыл бұрын

Few grains of salt in the glue will help it not slipping while you are gluing. Bracing is a great idea to reduce top's thickness. The lighter it is the better it'll sound. So the idea is to reduce the thickness of the top to someting much thiner than this one. After 3 snding it probably got better. Excellent idea to mask the bridge area. I'd have used just Tru Oil on the top. I apply Tru oil in several very thin layers rather that one fat layer. To make sure everything is well alingned always have your centerline and check alignment with a laser. Very nice project anyway.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

The sanding did bring the thickness down a lot. I was scared to let it get much thinner. I agree on the Tru-Oil. In this guitar I put on several coats. Great suggestion with the salt. I will definitely try that. Thanks so much for the great advice and for watching.

@richiabril 2 жыл бұрын

Me gusta ese estilo Cuanto cuesta?

@eveingham9634 Жыл бұрын

Your a really talented guy. I've watched both videos about 3 times hoping I learn from your very minor mistakes and looking for other things that might just trip me up. Just 1 point. Maybe I missed it but I don't think you showed how you grounded the pickup to the strings Or is that not necessary with wooden bridge.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

That’s a great question. I used one of the small bolts that holds down the bridge as a ground point. Thanks so much for watching.

@eladeflow 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Maybe rather than lowering the saddle, you can shim the neck in the pocket?

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent suggestion. Thanks for watching.

@stillo1578 3 жыл бұрын

hello Gene can you please tell me where you got the template from for the sound hole and the pickup I asked you pretty much the same question on your other video I did not see a template in that video

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

I just guessed on the size and location for the sound hole and the pickup angle matches the angle from a telecaster bridge as for the body, I found a telecaster line drawing on google images then I alerted it to suit my taste. The sound hole on the first guitar was 3.25” but I made it a touch larger on the second to fit the tube I installed. I hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching.

@stillo1578 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene thank you Gene

@joewatson8391 Жыл бұрын

what size is the sound hole please gene?

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

I cut a 3.5” hole. I hope that help. Thanks for watching.

@9jmorrison Жыл бұрын

Consider the shaping of the top where the arm rests. The top seems a bit thick, but its electric

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

I like that idea. That area will take the most wear too. Thanks for watching.

@leonardorodriguezmurillo3061 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, where do I buy the sound tube? It is not on the list. Thanks Gene.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

I picked it up from parts-express.com www.parts-express.com/Port-Tube-3-3-4-ID-x-7-5-8-L-Flared-260-480 They have several sizes to choose from. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

@leonardorodriguezmurillo3061 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene Thanks for the information.

@STAY-GOLD-VINYL Жыл бұрын

Never in my 20 years or playing acoustic an d electric guitars has a guitar string came close to hitting my eyes. Fuk it it's ROCK AND ROLL BABY

@cesararagon3023 3 жыл бұрын

Donde puedo comprar el tubo plástico

@moogoomoogoo5990 3 жыл бұрын

Nice use of a cat scan at 31 minutes. Haven’t seen any other builders use one.

@michaelmojado6840 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here. 😊

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@srinirocks118 2 жыл бұрын

I saw that mistake . I thought that u were going for somethinf unusual 😃

@adamdrummer1991 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, also, what is your cats name? Lovely

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. My cats name is Sibella. Thanks so much for watching.

@adamdrummer1991 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene I’m making guitar at the moment so the video was a big help.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamdrummer1991 I hope it helps. Thanks

@boyindablue7343 2 жыл бұрын

After trying both electric and acoustic strings, which did you think we're better?

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

I really think the electric. I restrung it with some Ernie Ball electric lights and it sounds great. Thanks for watching.

@boyindablue7343 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying!

@Scotttyist 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I didn't think that you could use acoustic strings with an electric pick-up though. I thought you had to use electric guitar strings because the magnet/s in the pick-up wouldn't pick up the string movement properly (at best you'd just get the bottom 2 or 3 strings as the magnet works on them). Just something I read in a guitar magazine article about modding your electric guitar.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great suggestion. I had seen a video for fender where they used acoustic strings on the Acoustisonic guitar so I thought I would try it. I do think next time I will restring with a light gauge electric guitar strings. Thanks for watching.

@Scotttyist 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene No problem. Just makes me think that I might experiment with putting acoustic strings on one of my electrics to see what happens rather than just believing some article writer. Cheers.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

@@Scotttyist, I would love to know how well that works for you.

@dollahgembalalembu1305 2 жыл бұрын

Kitty want to learn that too 🤣

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

Dive in, the waters fine! Thanks so much for watching.

@tombeck2792 2 жыл бұрын

Staining, sand only to 120 grit, else wood won't wick in the color, Also test your stain on a test piece. Gel stains are more fore giving also

@DIYGene 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I had to do it all the hard way. Doing it right is just too easy. LOL. Thanks for watching.

@caiusmadison2996 3 жыл бұрын

I like how the body has a Godin look to it. Or like a Bennett designed tele from Samick.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@caiusmadison2996 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene absolutely, and keep up the awesome work. That thing bangs!

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

@@caiusmadison2996, it has become my favorite guitar.

@jamesshonk565 3 жыл бұрын

You did a great job on this one looks good and sounds good.

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This was a true learning project and hope it helps others to build something great. Thanks for watching.

@flaviusrotarita6666 3 жыл бұрын

Nice done gene , but you still haven't contacted the ground wire to the bridge ( that cause the him of the electric pickup) , other that that , nice build

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

You know you are right. I will look at that and see if I can grace it to one of the two bolts that hold the bridge. Do you that would be sufficient? Thanks for watching.

@flaviusrotarita6666 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene I have an idea , why don't you use metal pins for the bridge and add some metal foil under it , so the pins will make contact with both the foil and the string , afterward just use the foil as a ground spot

@DIYGene 3 жыл бұрын

@@flaviusrotarita6666, Excellent suggestion. I didn’t even know they made metal pins. Do you think StuMac carries them?

@flaviusrotarita6666 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene maybe they have them , check on eBay or on some Chinese sites , they'll surely have them