Ep.4 - How to Build a Unique Custom Guitar - The Headstock

Ep.4 - How to Build a Unique Custom Guitar - The Headstock - Ben Crowe GGBO Invitational 2021

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If this guitar wasn't unique already, Ben decides to design a one-of-a-kind headstock to incorporate the curves and binding of the body. What do you think?
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0:00 Introduction
2:25 Headstock design fundamentals
3:56 Make sure the tuners fit the design
4:35 Constraints = innovative design
5:51 Using binding in new ways
13:52 Bite the bullet and start cutting...
15:12 Installing the binding
18:44 Burn it!
25:56 Ouch!
27:38 Conclusion
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@philgallagher1 3 жыл бұрын

Ben, despite what everyone says, I love it! It clearly says "Ben made me!". Further, it is utterly unique and modern. The juxtaposition of the "classic" vine inlay on the 'board with the "modern, minimalist" headstock is a touch of genius! Well done Mr Crowe, you've certainly got my vote!! (see, you're not the only one who calls you "Mr. Crowe")

@moisttowelette5353 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like a penis and it's impractical.

@47kb8 3 жыл бұрын

@@moisttowelette5353 I guess you see what you like. 🤪

@moisttowelette5353 3 жыл бұрын

@@47kb8 There’s nothing wrong with liking peen, my friend. You can’t deny that shape is phallic.

@xTheZapper 3 жыл бұрын

Well, at least that's one vote, it might be the only one judging by the comments.

@philgallagher1 3 жыл бұрын

@@moisttowelette5353I'll grant you it looked more like a penis in the earlier drawings, but as he started to refine it, the shape developed. Far from impractical, once complete, it will be capable of avoiding neck dive while keeping the whole guitar light and "streamlined". As I said before, it also has that "Ben Crowe-ness" about it - particularly if he is able to suspend a logo in the gap!

@scwebb 3 жыл бұрын

My overwhelming thought looking at that headstock is “that binding won’t last long.”

@DavidRavenMoon 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, mine as well.

@boleslawszemplinski2549 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly not in my clumsy a$$ hands

@scwebb 3 жыл бұрын

@@boleslawszemplinski2549 That’s the problem - the minute you knock it, rest it against something, snag it on something, play it slightly too vigorously - it’ll spoil the free loop of binding. Aesthetically it’s fine, but even Ben said it isn’t structural, which makes it a puzzling choice. Whoever ends up buying this would need to handle it very carefully - it seems more of a display piece to me than a workhorse instrument.

@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623 3 жыл бұрын

@@scwebb I don't think Ben cares about building workhorse instruments. It's style over substance really. Shred was ANYTHING but a shredder's guitar either. And there's nothing wrong with that approach, hell, I don't think most of the GGBO guitars are going to be workhorse instruments either. It's all about the builders indulging themselves.

@graham6229 3 жыл бұрын

@@scwebb I don't think any of Ben's guitars are meant to gig with. Rock out at home or fingerpick in the garden. Take your choice. You could just stash them away for a few decades.

@conradbalbinot5939 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t love the headstock, but I love that you did it. Let creativity run free Ben.

@timcoombe7880 3 жыл бұрын

The early “genitalia” headstock design had me a bit worried tbh. I rarely disagree with your aesthetic choices but I’m not seeing what you are this time… I look forward to your proving me wrong. Thanks for sharing.

@doug5568 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I came here for this comment.

@LAtelierAboie 3 жыл бұрын

@@doug5568 same

@sethpettey3225 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you leave a gap between the outside binding and the binding on the inside ? It honestly looks unintentional with that gap like you just had some left over binding that wasnt long enough

@seoigh 3 жыл бұрын

At some point it stops looking like binding and starts looking like scrap plastic strips glued to a Yamaha SGV headstock. What's the opposite of a synergy -- where the sum is actually *less* than the constituent parts? Not a fan.

@vincentkeith5259 3 жыл бұрын

Different is hard, sometimes it takes a while to get past the "that's not right" phase. My problem is the seemingly random binding endpoints along the top and inside curve - they feel very unfinished. This is where I think a channel would have helped. Need to let it sit for a bit, look at it again later.

@gmac9667 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's been done on purpose so he can strip it and reroute, but I am pure cynic.

@petermullen1853 3 жыл бұрын

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@GreyMatterStew 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way. Having a channel would look more intensional and planned out.

@RicochetD11 3 жыл бұрын

"We will have something I think has not been done before" Now, there might possibly be a reason for that...

@Charles-Darwin 3 жыл бұрын

I still think a shorty 4x2 - offset headstock would've matched the body a bit better

@MrFengen 3 жыл бұрын

Well. You might get a letter from Music Man if you do that. Apparently they got the 4+2 trademarked. Warmoth won't touch making a 4+2 headstock.

@Charles-Darwin 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrFengen I've heard.. but in the one-off sense.

@toddmustachio6085 3 жыл бұрын

I would add a wood strip around the headstock under the binding so it looks like the binding isn't just glued to the outside.

@lukemac360 3 жыл бұрын

After that beautiful inlay, this headstock is just 😭😩. Sorry Ben, it just looks bad.

@peterfleming1517 3 жыл бұрын

It looks weird as hell. THIS IS WHY WE LOVE BEN AND THE REASON WE’RE ALL HERE! Even when the finished articles “aren’t exactly my thing” I enjoy the process.

@eddieb8337 3 жыл бұрын

I can't recall ever seeing a worse headstock...the binding looks as though it was something knocked up by Blue Peter...truly dreadful

@Abravenewfear 3 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling the next episode will be doing over a unique headstock gone wrong! 🤣

@threesonsguitars2115 3 жыл бұрын

10 minutes in and hope Ben changes his mind

@SonofTheMorningStar666 3 жыл бұрын

He wont. Just look at the thumbnail.

@FrugalFixerSpike 3 жыл бұрын

one would hope, it seems a bit of cabin fever has taken over!!

@Sadlander2 3 жыл бұрын

I saw all these comments from people who don't like the headstock and after watching the video until the end, I have to agree with the people saying that it doesn't look finished, that it looks like you quickly added a piece of binding that you had lying around... I have to say, though, that I saw what you had done to a guitar and didn't like it at all but then, in the following video, you kept working on it and I thought "Oh, OK, that's what you had in mind all along!" and I ended up liking it. I hope you have something in mind for this headstock.

@Fozzy2780 3 жыл бұрын

This is the coolest and most unique headstocks that I have ever seen. I love it!

@Fozzy2780 3 жыл бұрын

@@pallecla No. I really like it.

@rattletraprock 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's one of the coolest things I've ever seen! Rock on Ben!

@PapaKnucklehead 3 жыл бұрын

Amazed at your creativity and craftsmanship. Never question the mind of a madman with sharp tools at his disposal.

@davidhill5684 3 жыл бұрын

I like the way this is shaping up! Look forward to seeing the next stages!

@tonyadams6985 3 жыл бұрын

One thing can be said, Innovation and change comes about by pushing boundaries. So far, I love it! I'd rather create something unique which is loved or despised, rather than something safe and forgettable!

@dannyboyhornsby 3 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid that I'm not feeling that headstock, either.

@theshakingfloorrecordingst1074 3 жыл бұрын

ooouh...or put the crimson logo in acrylic between the binding and headstock, and backlight it. be weird.

@realitystudioscustomshop 3 жыл бұрын

Yes this I like

@apathypeace 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really excited to see this finished

@martinlouden9005 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching this evolve in front of our eyes!

@chriszaferes5984 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely STUNNING Ben!

@russess5956 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first Ben Crowe I haven't immediately liked. And I still don't. I feel like a traitor.

@michaelfrancis1 3 жыл бұрын

The music during the binding! Is like, Go for-it! Solid!

@thomasmott202 3 жыл бұрын

I love the minamalist approach you have taken with this entire build so far. It feels like an almost, organic, build honestly. Beautiful.

@christopherderycke3603 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the music at the end!

@seanjgreener4485 3 жыл бұрын

Ben you are so utterly talented its incredible. I think your biggest challenge is getting out of your own head. You do great work and have patience like no other builder I've seen. Krack on your doing a great job

@tomrafal3655 3 жыл бұрын

As always Ben, your enthusiasm is inspiring and your work is exceptional.

@bernie4569 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the education...... and beautiful work

@coltenbustos7114 3 жыл бұрын

As always, awesome, and thank you!

@dlstanf2 3 жыл бұрын

Needs some more thought on this one.

@jamiekrautkremer7936 3 жыл бұрын

It all...just...works. Really liking it so far Ben

@Javierm0n0 3 жыл бұрын

At first i wasnt sure about this one but now it looks like a weapon handle and i dig it.

@stevefearon9337 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely wouldn’t keep coming back episode on episode to watch you repeat tried, tested solutions and designs, I love this it’s nuts and it’s impractical and it’s Art...

@huneto 3 жыл бұрын

Tchiks dans LA liste, on est bien d'accord. Félicitation !! ^^

@jimbobjoe 3 жыл бұрын

That is beyond normal creativity ben. Nice job! Can't wait to see it all come together.

@danielwalter7106 3 жыл бұрын

This body has the most elegant shape I’ve ever seen. A solution to a different path, double cut etc out the window. Just started watching the headstock video. I’ll be back. To Ben from Dan.

@steve7vai 3 жыл бұрын

I need moooooore asap... addicted to Crimson Custom Guitars videos...

@Kweesh 3 жыл бұрын

The headstock looks good but I think you could do better. The exposed binding is impractical, isn't it?

@mikepowers420 3 жыл бұрын

You were feeling your coffee and the stimulation is wonderful to see. My thoughts on the headstock are - it’s purely “You”, and that’s a great thing in my book.

@timblundell7853 3 жыл бұрын

At first thought thsts bad, but now after watching I LOVE IT

@gmac9667 3 жыл бұрын

I like the bits where he pretends he's coming up with something in the moment. It reminds me of Insania.

@gmon78 3 жыл бұрын

What's Insania?

@gmac9667 3 жыл бұрын

@@gmon78 A song. A former one hit wonder went on an ex-celebrities in the jungle program and pretended that he was making up a song in the moment. Turned out he'd written it ages before. It worked though, give him that, more famous now than he was before.

@gmon78 3 жыл бұрын

@@gmac9667 Never heard of it, but thanks for the explanation 😁

@russess5956 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha don't ruin the magic, man!

@jimnelson9798 3 жыл бұрын

Not an attack at any measure, have you never improvised something in the moment that you have thought about, designed per say, while creating something, anything? It happens that way more than not when you are make one off pieces.

@ManNamedEd 3 жыл бұрын

I LIKE IT!! Great design!!! Fun design!!

@bndncn 3 жыл бұрын

I think it looks frickin' rad. Especially when you make it light blue. Steady as she goes, I can't wait to see this thing complete!

@Walking_Death 3 жыл бұрын

Once again I'm in the position of seeing a job half done and fighting the mental temptation to dislike it. Hoping Ben plays his usual master stroke of pulling a banquet out of the dogs breakfast. I have faith.

@NicoViergever 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking: how long will that binding last? A weak construction. Not just the outside loop but will the inlay weaken the headstock? Also in the 1950's plastic was new, cool and fantastic. Now it is just looking cheap.

@netcatfulful 3 жыл бұрын

A Fender style headstock with Gibson qualities, if you know what I mean ;-)

@tuelassen7049 3 жыл бұрын

@@netcatfulful Snap!

@brettbunke9096 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea Ben! Growing on me by the minute 😊

@JobyP 3 жыл бұрын

Looks a bit like a Flacid Dong being supported by a “Jesus Fish”

@GreyMatterStew 3 жыл бұрын

How colorful... And correct. 😂

@YeshuaGod22 3 жыл бұрын

could have narrowed the binding for the inlaid section instead of chiselling a groove halfway through the headstock!

@delta_OG916 3 жыл бұрын

I love the design ❤️. Absolutely loved it. It is like nothing I've seen before...

@muchacholate1981 3 жыл бұрын

Splendide... 👍🏼👏🏻

@billtranter3186 3 жыл бұрын

Im loving it Ben love all you videos too

@jamestown3423 3 жыл бұрын

Different its gonna look amazing finnished

@jimnelson9798 3 жыл бұрын

You're designs are whimsical and playful. I enjoy the fact, very much, the you love what you do and it comes through, even in video. Fantastic, truly, each of your guitars are so unique from the other, that's the fun!

@Meenie66 3 жыл бұрын

I like it and I really like the bevel on the backside of the headstock!

@leonvanburen7028 3 жыл бұрын

It's the year 2022 and Mr. Crowe finally got it together and built an entire guitar out of binding

@stickman393 3 жыл бұрын

One day Ben is going to design a guitar that maximizes player comfort. But not today.

@binkolney196 3 жыл бұрын

looking good

@theinfamouscletusherringbo8134 3 жыл бұрын

I can honestly say I've never seen another one like it.

@lioneljdmello1601 3 жыл бұрын

Love the headstock

@connorbettge3810 3 жыл бұрын

that headstock is so cool! i love it

@danielwalter7106 3 жыл бұрын

I’m back. If you want to be different you need to take risks. Change seems to be difficult for many, as seen in the comments. I like it. There are thousands of headstocks, gotta get crazy.

@maltez 3 жыл бұрын

I bet it's going to look beautiful with the strings and tuners on it.

@adriftmusic 3 жыл бұрын

One of the many things I love about this channel is your willingness to experiment and push the envelope on a design. Also, the use of negative space to suggest form is highly aesthetically pleasing, though I do tend to agree with you that having a single black binding in the center would be preferable :)

@ianjackson5834 3 жыл бұрын

some colour transparent perspex sheet in the gap will give you a place to add the logo, a bit like stain glass work, nicely done

@y007p3 3 жыл бұрын

Or it could be filled with a translucent epoxy

@ianjackson5834 3 жыл бұрын

@@y007p3 yes that cut work too but i would be a bit concerned about the heat of the curing prosses melting the binding so any resin used would need to be room temperature curing but yes nice point

@ConstrutorMusical 3 жыл бұрын

Would be great to see a floating logo... Maybe on a acrylic sheet or maybe strings holding the logo...

@jamesbarisitz4794 3 жыл бұрын

Digging the tuxedo banding. ✌

@nickguitar737 3 жыл бұрын

That's one crazy headstock. Its gonna be cool when the strings are on.

@cutcoil5145 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of a lever action on a old Winchester. I like it.

@daffiid 3 жыл бұрын

I actually like it Ben! Some ideas to make it appeal to more people: - Fill in the open space with some (frosted) acrylic to make it stronger and look more tied together but still “open”. Or put a bent piece of wood in it to reflect the body. - Shape the free hanging binding bit to be a bit more traditional headstock style and a bit slimmer. The curve it has right now makes it look a little fat and bulky.

@andresilva8444 3 жыл бұрын

No… no, please! Don’t do that headstock again! The shredds headstock would look so good there!

@nickjahraus9780 3 жыл бұрын

Unique, un, one, one of a kind. I like the flow. If it holds tune and minimizes neck dive then bravo. Someone will select it at auction and show/display/play it with pride.

@qUICK3558 3 жыл бұрын

The edit on this video was really fun!

@matthewpowell2527 3 жыл бұрын

I love this

@cryurchin 3 жыл бұрын

I do really like it (really really), but also realise it's not quite finished yet and hope there's a couple more opportunities to echo the body (or make the body echo some of the shapes of this headstock). Empty space can be so striking and graceful, and this is already in that direction - can't wait to see how you keep making it all feel intentional (that's my favourite stage of all of your more hectic builds that don't work until they absolutely do!).

@adamlee6658 3 жыл бұрын

30:37 Tell me the headstock doesn’t look like a sock puppet...

@VAXHeadroom 3 жыл бұрын

Has a very Dr Seuss aesthetic before the binding...

@drewclifford5785 3 жыл бұрын

i really wish i'd thought of doing this, lol , i think it looks amazing dude

@rocketpoolpki 3 жыл бұрын

I love it..fkn lazer..yes mate..I was thinking illumination in there anyways...no tentacles...The implication of curve is epic man...really good stuff old bean

@vojtechgrossmann1172 3 жыл бұрын

I love how new and weird this headstock is, looking forward to see how it goes with the body.

@sjftech 3 жыл бұрын

I usually love your style but this headstock reminds me of Gonzo's nose and I'm really not seeing where you're going with this. Hope it all turns out well in the end though!

@mulgerbill 3 жыл бұрын

Suspended logo... YES!!! Maybe a crystal perspex insert to fill the negative space in the headstock with the logo CNC router cut into it? I dunno. This is your vision Mr Crowe, I'm just enjoying watching it evolve

@franklinslamo 3 жыл бұрын

But maybe a round aluminum disc inlaid into the side of the headstock to give it the curved look AND strength. I mean if you actually want to play it.

@smeegers 3 жыл бұрын

You never fail to impress me. Even when I think you're doing something daft, you end up doing something that looks incredible (that's why you're the pro and I'm the viewer). If I was to make any suggestion on this build it would be to flood the void between the headstock and the headstock binding with epoxy (maybe even coloured?) and suspend/inlay the Crimson logo in it. Love your work!!!

@Stikbomz 3 жыл бұрын

Back of the headstock is really nice

@drewlaws983 3 жыл бұрын

Loving this build! Would make a great thinline semi with a couple of collections in it.

@brettgl21 3 жыл бұрын

Ben, all I say is with the utmost respect. Your work inspires me to try different things when I am building. Admittedly, I am not nearly as creative as you but I do try to think a bit out of the box due to your influence. That said, I like the idea of the Binding but my preference would be that is was fully in a channel. Short of that, I think I would take the chamfers on the back of the headstock right up to the edge of the binding. Keep up the great work brother! Thanks again for all you teach us. - Brett

@JTSabre 3 жыл бұрын

About 04:12. Looked a bit phallus like... I can't unsee it! 😂

@lightgain 3 жыл бұрын

The end result also looks a bit like that.

@NotThatOneThisOne 3 жыл бұрын

I just typed the same! Definite helmet :)

@michaelfrancis1 3 жыл бұрын

Heavy equipment?! Bahhhh!! Yassss! The Great Guitar Build Off TAKE Over!! 🤘😎🤘

@BloodwolfMusic 3 жыл бұрын

I like it! The headstocked reminds me of a dragon that has reigns in its mouth.... Keep being you Ben!

@bincks2880 3 жыл бұрын

I love it

@totalmetalrejection6435 3 жыл бұрын

girthy call it big Ben 😬 (love your videos building my own guitar because of your videos Cheers 🍻) crimson guitars logo suspended would look awesome Cheers 🍻 again

@DavidRavenMoon 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, you asked… I like the shape of the body and headstock. The binding thing on the headstock seems silly to me. But that’s because it’s binding. Aluminum would have been cool. I also think the body not having a core seems kind of gimmicky. But hey, it’s nice to see something different.

@RalphEOswald 3 жыл бұрын

I was really looking forward to seeing a headstock that would follow the soft contours of the body. A 4/2 layout with soft curves would have made this guitar a must-have. With your first stroke of the pencil, I saw the Parker Fly headstock, and screamed, "No!" Everything went downhill from there. This is honestly the first build that I cannot get behind.

@michaelfrancis1 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh yess! That's how you shape a headstock!! Ya baby, YA!! 🤘🤠🤘 M

@meowwoem6372 3 жыл бұрын

i was hoping you'd have done on the headstock, a flower in keeping the the neck inlay.

@JogurtNinja 3 жыл бұрын

he he he he he i like intro: and it is heating up somewhat... BURN IT! and yes i will start building guitars most likely next GGBO i am also participating!