Harley Benton T-Style Telecaster Acoustasonic Mod Project Build

Harley Benton T-Style Telecaster Acoustasonic Mod Project Build - Ep 01

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Welcome to the Next Project!
T-Style mod project - Episode 1.
I'm already having fun, and that's a good way to start a new project.
00:00 - lights, camera, action
0:04 - project intro
0:54 - the plan
1:31 - template #1 - body double
2:26 - template #2 - top plate "kerf" ledge
3:34 - template #3 - top plate rough
4:33 - template #4 - top plate w/binding
5:36 - backup document
6:14 - cutting the fat
7:25 - something clever - not really
8:42 - cleanup routing
9:51 - routing the "kerf" ledge
10:32 - easing the edge
11:18 - image recap
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- Here is my project story -
There is plenty of template making going on in this video, and a little I'm not bothering you with either.
Let's just say, I've outgrown my compulsion to just "wing it" and start routing... Okay, I haven't really outgrown that compulsion, but I'm trying.
Templates include a "Body Double" master template, that I can use to build this project again from scratch, if I so choose.
I also use the master as a tracing pattern to develop the other templates that follow.
Next is a "Kerf Ledge" template that is used to create the "ledge" that the new top will sit on and glue too.
The inside, waste portion of this template is salvaged and used to create the,
"Top Plate" template(s), which I start by making a zero-clearance rough master template.
From that top plate template, I also made a couple optional templates, one of which has a reduced size to accommodate double-ply binding. I think it will look nice, now I just have to figure out the best way to install the binding as I install the top... I'm realizing it may not be as easy as it would appear.
Lastly, I made a "gutting" template, that will be used to cleanup the deep recess which will be hogged out of the body.
Then, the wood removal phase of this episode begins.
I start by using Forstner bits, removing large wood chips rather quickly. ( I remembered to work smart, not hard, this time.)
The rough hogging was followed by various router bits to smooth the haggard surface.
Oh, I forgot to mention that I gave the body a "belly contour", which is a gentle swoosh eased edge. Not to be mistaken for a Strat style contour. This needed something a bit softer and more fitting... I think.
Lastly, a forearm contour is roughed into place.
It's looking pretty good, I'm ready to keep this one moving!
Please be sure to Ring the Bell and Subscribe so you are notified when the Build Video drops, and leave a comment.
I greatly appreciate feedback.
#diykitchallenge22 #diykitchallenge #harleybenton #telecaster #acoustasonic

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@liamdavis4818 3 жыл бұрын

After your last Harley Benton project. Ended up buying a guitar because it took so long. As I said at the time, the neighbours would love you. Take that back, they have been banging on the wall for me to turn it up when I am practicing. Might be buying a tele in a years time.😇

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Liam, glad you have cool neighbors, and/or your playing skills are first rate. Either way, good news. I think there is always room for a tele in one's collection. Hmm, I think I have 3 now. time to start unloading. Thanks for watching, tell your neighbors "hello" for me, and take care!

@steveroberts 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I can say is you never bore me. Great stuff

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, glad I'm not putting you to sleep. I do have a late night radio voice, which causes people to doze and drive off the road occasionally. Glad you're enjoying the project and I'll try to keep things interesting too. Thanks for watching and the comment, good stuff! Take care!

@glennlilley8608 3 жыл бұрын

I must admit; I'm going to watch this particular project with an eagle eye, notwithstanding the templates! That binding template shows how much thought you've put into this one! Intriguing!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Glenn, thank you! Yep, I'm trying to think before cutting (or drilling) on this project. Not sure I can get all the way through without deviating from that however. I hope it will turn out well, and hope it won't take all year, lol. Thank you for watching, be safe and take care!

@mrjimmY740 3 жыл бұрын

I like that bondo idea!!!!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

The ides of march, thanks for watching. That bondo idea is working out pretty well. No CNC, not problem - I got bondo! Take care!

@nigelpickett2471 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the subsequent episodes!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel, I'm already working on the next episode, and it should be up in a couple weeks. Thanks for watching, take care!

@pdp977 3 жыл бұрын

Honest to God, your stuff is a godsend. Greetings from Plague Island (the UK) where I and my family have been indoors since last March. You are a glimmer of light in the darkness. It's so great to see what I might do if I can ever get out again. In the meantime I fiddle with my guitars, occasionally finishing one... Very interested in this project as I have designs on one of these myself. Working on a 5 string open tuning tele so I can use Keith Richards tuning, but widen the string spacing to accommodate my banana fingers.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

PDP, sorry to hear you and yours are still locked up, or locked down perhaps. I hope you have all remained healthy and safe. Thank you very much for the compliment/comment. Glad you are enjoying the videos. Your 5-string tele project sounds good, hope you can get to it soon. Good luck to all of you on the Island. Be safe and take care!

@achimdg6335 3 жыл бұрын

Each and every new project you have, I'm amazed all over again. It's not like "boring, now he's only doing a kit", no, it's always again amazing. I feel blessed knowing your channel!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

@Achim DG, many thanks for that. I do have concerns that the "kit" term may scare some viewers off, it could happen. Thanks again for watching and you comments too. Always good to hear from you. Take care!

@rayrayokmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Neat trick with the bondo.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray, I plan to do a dedicated video just about the zero-clearance template process, and potential pitfalls. You can probably gleen enough info from this vid to get it all working. The biggest issue, for me, is inconsistency of router bit dimensions. Each mfg, seems to have their own acceptable tolerances, which don't always result in a perfectly tight template pair. Good luck, be safe and take care!

@rayrayokmusic 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to try it some time. I used to do some auto body work. I love the smell of bondo in the morning... smells like victory.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, that's good. The sweet smell of Bondo...and bondo dust - in my coffee. Good times!

@oldmanzen6682 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see more in this series. Your work's quite impressive.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Old Man Zen, thanks for watching. I appreciate the compliment/ comment. Be safe, take care!

@andrearambaldi4618 7 ай бұрын

Great job!!

@theNextProject 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, hope you enjoy the project. Take care!

@mrwaffles1394 3 жыл бұрын

Great work. Look forward to the rest of the series.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Waffles, thanks for watching and the compliment. I'm working on the next video now, and it will probably post in a couple weeks. Take care!

@robmarmaduke 3 жыл бұрын

Great work!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, take care!

@DarrellW_UK 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, totally didn’t expect that! Looking forward to the next episodes, what a great idea!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Darrell, thanks man! I just realized I forgot to mention the other videos that have also made this kind of project. I'll try to update the description tonight. The next episode is underway. More templates, sound hole, spruce top work, head scratching, coffee drinkin'. Good times! Thank you for watching, and the comment too. Be safe and take care!

@The_Macaroon 3 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Amazing skills.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Macaroon, many thanks! I'm feeling good about this project, which could be my undoing. Gotta keep my head on straight, lol. Thanks for watching, take care!

@carpgianedossantos7001 3 жыл бұрын

Here we go!!!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Carpgiane Dos Santos, welcome to the show. Find a seat and hang on. Thanks for watching the video. Be safe and take care!

@DrKabel32 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos for a while now and I really appreciate you sharing your projects with us. You have a really calming way of describing your progress, always makes me want to continue working on my own ideas. Take care :)

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

@nineT, I'm really glad to hear that. Honestly that's why I am doing these videos, I just want to get others to make something, or take something apart, experiment a little, embrace problems and just have fun. Glad you are feeling it. Thanks for watching, be safe and take care!

@bobvador 3 жыл бұрын

Still amazing !!! Can't wait the next videos !!!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob, thank you! I hope all is well for you and yours. The next episode is in the works, probably a couple weeks out yet. Take care!

@azbababooey 3 жыл бұрын

This was cool!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you are liking it. Take care!

@MrStoneheart65 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work !! Can't wait to hear how it will sound !

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

@Candalot Guitars, thank you very much! I'm thinking it will sound somewhere between a cigar box and a ukulele. LOL, just kidding. I hope it sounds ok, time will tell. Some other video builders have done this process and their projects sounded pretty good. Definitely not a real acoustic, but something fun. A good couch guitar perhaps. Thanks for watching and the comment too. Take care!

@bubastro1959 Жыл бұрын

I had the same idea before to see your beautiful and detailed video series ... Mine is still an idea so I' ll take inspiration from your super great job. Thanks a lot !!! ... sorry for my strange English. Buba

@theNextProject Жыл бұрын

@bubastro1959 thanks for watching! Hope you got some ideas for your project. Take any idea you may see and make it better, make it your own. Your English seems to be good, no worries. Have fun with your project, let me know how it turns out. Take care!

@bubastro1959 Жыл бұрын

@@theNextProject Thanks for your reply ... mine project won' t start before the next year ... about my plan, I thought don' t completely empty the bottom and leave a rectangular area under the bridge and then to use ferrules for the strings like electric Telecaster. In this way the bridge and the top will suffer less pressure ... another idea should be don' t glue, but to screw the top to the body like a large pickguard. In this case I think would be necessary to make a groove more or less in the center of the area where the top rests on the body. The top which should not be completely flat, but which should have a protuberance that runs around under the top, at one centimeter ca. from its edge. This protuberance will fit into the groove of the body. and will prevent the air/sound from escaping to the side but only from the sound hole. Who knows if it would work ? Too tortuous explanation, I know ... my English strikes again ... :):):) ...

@theNextProject Жыл бұрын

@@bubastro1959 that was a very good description. Sounds like a good plan, and a lot of work. That is part of the fun in this building process. It's good to try ideas. Thanks for the description. Take care!

@69lespauls 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoyable, interesting and informative !! I look forward to the next episode!!! Thanks!!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Mitch, thank you! The next ep is underway, probably a couple weeks out. Take care!

@muchacholate1981 3 жыл бұрын

Incroyable !!! Trop hâte de voir ce que la guitare va donner à la fin !

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup! J'ai hâte de voir le résultat final aussi. Thank you very much! I am anxious to see the the final result too. (Google translate is my friend)

@laurababiarz7672 3 жыл бұрын

It's going to be beautiful - I can tell already!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Laura, thank you very much, I appreciate that! Thanks for watching, be safe and take care... Stay tuned too!

@watchnlearn2731 2 жыл бұрын

I love this project. I like looking for things that are just a little different. Thanks for the video

@theNextProject 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and you have found the "things are a little different" channel. I hope to entertain and motivate others to try things, big or small. To have fun, to question, try/succeed and learn. But mostly, to have fun even when things fall apart. I learn a lot when things go wrong... :) Thanks again for watching, be safe and take care!

@LockStoppageSandwich 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the UK..................LOVE it

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Mallers, greeting from Florida! Thanks for watching and the comment. I appreciate ya taking the time to watch the vid and to drop a note. I hope all is well for ya. Take care!

@chriscutress1702 3 жыл бұрын

From now on I will call you "The Template God".

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

LOL and spit coffee out my nose, ya made me laugh! I've been called worse, so I'll take it. Thanks for watching, be safe and take care!

@mickcarr2744 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff, love this already. Great tip on the router base too, I never thought of using a couple pieces of angle to extend the range. Looking forward to hearing this when it's done.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick, glad you are enjoying it. I just left the garage, making good but slow headway on the project. Hope to have the next episode up in a couple weeks. The angle iron thing works well, I wanted to have matching pieces... but it wasn't to be. One chunk is a nice piece of aluminum I use as a straight edge, the other piece if from a metal bed frame. People throw those out all the time. Typically pretty hard metal too. Also use this kind of process for leveling a large plank... kind of a Router/Planer thingy. This was the first time I used that BIG BOTTOM bit inside a body like this. It worked well, but I couldn't see what I was doing, and if I would have gotten to close to a side...yikes, a mess would be the least of the problem. Thanks for watching and the comment. Take care!

@jefvancalster5162 3 жыл бұрын

Great project, cant wait for next episode

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

@Jef Van Calster, thank you! The next ep is underway and should be posted in a couple of weeks. Thanks for watching, take care!

@richardfinney8617 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video 👍, waiting for the next really love the way you do your mods!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Richard, thank you very much. The next ep is underway, probably a couple weeks out yet. Thanks for watching, take care!

@andreaskunze8558 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!! There are a bunch of acoustasonic builds videos out there. But yours even not finished yet is one of the bests so far!!! Great work as usual, keep going 😎

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Andreas, thanks! I have a list of other acoustisonic build mod videos and I forgot to mention them during my edits. I'll add the ones I've watched and drawn inspiration from in the description. Not really sure how I forgot all that, a serious brain fart I guess. Thank you for the comment and compliment. Be safe, take care!

@mark64tanner 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing and hearing the design procass buddy 🙏 All the best 👍✌😎

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! It's good to hear what people are looking for. Process is important, sometime I plan ahead, sometimes I wing-it. Planning isn't always perfect, but at least it offers a little preparation, at least until I deviate from the plan - like that ever happens, ha. All the best to you, take care!

@BoneheadGuitars 3 жыл бұрын

That’s some smart clean work. Nicely done sir.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks man, take care!

@santoclemenzi 3 жыл бұрын

That's starting to look great!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Santo, thank you, and good to hear from you! I hope your weather is tolerable. I've been kicking around a bass build idea, and I may need to pick your brain when that time comes. Hope you are well, take care!

@santoclemenzi 3 жыл бұрын

@@theNextProject weather could be better but everything's fine luckily! My brain is always available, just hit me up when you need it!

@bubastro1959 Жыл бұрын

... almost forgot, congrats for your masterwork. Buba

@theNextProject Жыл бұрын

Bubastro many thanks!

@dc3763 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, can't wait to see next episode :))

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

D C, many thanks! Already working on the next ep. Should be posted in a couple weeks. Thanks for watching, take care!

@tomeasley3538 3 жыл бұрын

I had built one of these out of a Squire last fall and some of the issues I had would have been solved by your use of the templates for the inside, great idea and Im sure it will come in handy for me in the future, Im really looking forward to following your progress and seeing the finished product !!! Looks awesome

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, glad you enjoyed the video. I see you watched EP2 also, I'll try to keep this project interesting. I hope it sounds ok when complete, I've only heard some other YT samples and they give me hope, but... fingers crossed. Thanks for watching. Take care!

@NKBobcat 3 жыл бұрын

I found this video because I am planning a similar project. Thank you for solving my template dilemma! Great job...on to part 2.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob, thanks for watching! Template dilemma, I completely understand that! I'm often a bit lazy, and put off making templates until after I've started routing (not a good plan), but on this project, I'm changing my ways. Trying to foresee any templates that I may need and get them made before I start cutting. So-far, so-good! There will be more templates coming in future episodes as well. I will also be doing a stand-along video on the bondo-template process. It won't be a definitive answer, but should offer some ideas to work from. Good luck with your project(s). Be safe and take care!

@NKBobcat 3 жыл бұрын

@@theNextProject I just subscribed. I have a small shop and need an all in one table for routing/jigsaw/spindle sander. since I have a nice jigsaw, hand router and portable spindle sander, I am going to attempt a drop in table for all tools. Your videos inspired me. Thanks!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

@@NKBobcat very cool! Small shop space is a challenge, and I like a challenge. I would rather have a larger work space too, but we play the hand we're delt. If you have a good router baseplate, use that as a template for all your other baseplates. One-size fits all - hopefully. My little router, jigsaw, sander table gets used almost everyday. I clamp it to my bench either widthwise, or along the short edge of the "table" depending on what I'm working on. You may want to also cut a "prop leg" to wedge under the table depending on how the table is being used. This "leg" can reduce the flex from the clamping end. I don't use a prop-leg too often, but sometimes it's handy to have. I also made a router fence that clamps on, it's adjustable to use as a crude edge jointer too. Thanks for the sub, and good luck with your builds. Oh, Don't be surprised if you make the first one, then find a better way, and make a second. it happens. Take care!

@user-vg9ui2do2z Жыл бұрын

супер!!!!!!браво!!!

@theNextProject Жыл бұрын

Спасибо за просмотр! Рад, что вам понравилось видео. Заботиться! Thank you for watching! Glad you liked the video. Take care!

@reijerlincoln 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Looking forward to the next episode. Also, subscribed.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

@bigfancycar, Welcome aboard! I'm doing a bit more work on the project tonight, and hope to have the next episode out in within a couple weeks. Thanks for watching, the subscription and comments too! Take care, talk to ya again soon!

@avielkharrat5788 3 жыл бұрын

I think i guess where this is going and i really like the idea!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Avi, good to hear from you. Check the description as I've added a bunch of links to other YT video that have done similar projects. It's interesting to see all the various approaches, always a trick to pick up. Hope you are doing well, take care!

@xaviersilva96 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, once again! I really hope that you find a way of promoting your channel, or at least of giving it a try, because you make really interesting and high quality content. Looking forward to seeing this project growing!

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

@Xavier Silva, I wish I had some magic up my sleeve to better promote the channel, but I got nothing. I don't want to monetize the channel, even though that would probably result in more YT redirects.... I hate all the ads that get placed on videos. Makes me want to jump and find something else to watch. I just need everyone who watches to hit the like button, or share the link on forums or such. IDK. Thank you for watching and the great comment too. Take care!

@chrisgmurray3622 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting to follow.I would like someday, to build a solid body tele type guitar with classic sunburst and binding.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Chris, thanks for watching! Sounds like you have a good plan and idea of what you would like to build. A Tele is a really great guitar project. It is timeless, simple (kinda) and sexy (sorta). I have a scratch build Tele on my "to-do" list, but it's a very long list so don't hold your breath. This Tele-mod project has is temporarily on hold for a couple weeks as I'm waiting on parts that appear to be permanently lost in transit. So some re-ordering and more waiting is a current hold-up. During this "down time" I've been starting another project, and a video series will be kicking off very shortly for the project. It will be a Gretsch-ish inspired learning-curve scratch build. Should be fun and painful, good times. Thanks again for watching and the comment too. Please check back, be safe and take care!

@theelectricsexmachine7502 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insta follow I found your channel because of it. Love it ! So I’m in. 👍

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome ESM! I must say accidents aren't all bad. I wasn't aware I had instafollow working... Win, win! Thanks for dropping in and I hope you enjoy the projects. Hope to see ya around here again soon. Be safe, take care!

@russdaniels9818 4 ай бұрын

Great build. I have watched several of these builds and this by far is the best. You've inspired me to give it a try. One thing, did i miss something or did you throw a template in on us (clean up template @ 8:50)

@theNextProject 4 ай бұрын

Russ, thanks for watching! It appears I did fail to include that making of the "gutting template". I think you will be able to find the outline of that routing pattern in this PDF. Sorry, it's been awhile since I worked on this. All my template making kinda blurs together. www.dropbox.com/s/fcl8cjzxotl4su2/HB-TE-body-templates.pdf?dl=0 Let me know if you have any questions, I'll try to help if I can. Be safe and take care!

@cesararagon3023 2 жыл бұрын

Grasias por el pdf template

@theNextProject 2 жыл бұрын

Eres bienvenido. Espero que la plantilla ayude --- You're welcome. I hope the template helps

@bubastro1959 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply ... mine project won' t start before the next year ... about my plan, I thought don' t completely empty the bottom and leave a rectangular area under the bridge and then to use ferrules for the strings like electric Telecaster. In this way the bridge and the top will suffer less pressure ... another idea should be don' t glue, but to screw the top to the body like a large pickguard. In this case I think would be necessary to make a groove more or less in the center of the area where the top rests on the body. The top which should not be completely flat, but which should have a protuberance that runs around under the top, at one centimeter ca. from its edge. This protuberance will fit into the groove of the body. and will prevent the air/sound from escaping to the side, but only from the sound hole. Who knows if it would work ? Too tortuous explanation, I know ... yes, my English strikes again ... :):):) ...

@theNextProject Жыл бұрын

bubastro1959, I don't know if you've seen some of my other projects, but this video series may also interest you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZ5ynMulp77Jh5c.html

@bubastro1959 Жыл бұрын

@@theNextProject Hi TNP, yes I' m watching your other projects ... all interesting stuff ... I signed up and activated the bell. Thanks. Sauro

@bubastro1959 Жыл бұрын

...although my favorites videos are those concerning Fender instruments, since I' m a fan of Fender from ever. Sauro

@hellsq 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Wondering about pikup set choise for this project=)

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

@ Николай Куликов, Thanks for watching and great question. Pickup choice is going to be something like this: Standard Telecaster bridge pickup, but mounted to a back access plate, A piezo under-saddle pickup (assuming it works), and a soundboard transducer (assuming it works). All these wired (somehow) to a 4-position, 5-position, or ? blade switch. Not sure what the wiring configuration will be, or if the piezo and tranducer will be too weak of signal altogether. Be safe, take care!

@hellsq 3 жыл бұрын

@@theNextProject look at Artec MB1 or MB2 blending system. It is cheap and awesome, Ive used it on my resonator guitar to combine P90 and piezo pickups. It has onboard separated gain controls for pikups.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

@@hellsq thank you, I'll give that a look. "Cheap and awesome" are a great combination. I greatly appreciate the suggestion. Take care!

@briandevitt6903 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely, I have been waiting eagerly for this one. It already looks like its going to be a quality piece of work. Definitely one I hope to have a go at myself at some stage. The plan is to build a home workshop in the Spring for me to mess around in for a few years and when I retire in a few years time. Will you have a solid spruce top? I would also like to know roughly the whole project will cost when finished.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian! Sounds like you'll have a number of cool projects coming up. A home shop is a hundred projects in itself - good stuff! I'm working tword retirement too...if I can afford it. I'll let you know the final cost, but at this point I think there is about $195US invested. That includes the original kit, spruce top, switch, fretwire, tuners, pezio and transducer pickups, acoustic bridge, binding, strings and that's about all I can think of at this point. No cost included for finish work yet, and the plan may change and costs too. In the end I'll have a more solid total, just remind me for a final count when we get there. Hope you enjoyed the vid. Be safe and take care!

@johnmccarron5242 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work there .I was hoping to do a similar project and your vid is most inspiring good work. Tell me how thick did you leave the bottom? Greeting from Ireland.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

John from Ireland, thank you for watching the video! This is a fun project, and I expect you will enjoy the process - however you may go about it. I left the back of the guitar around 1/4" thick (± 6mm). The main reason I didn't go any thinner is due to the wood used for the body. I don't know exactly what it is, it machines cleanly and easily, similar to mahogany, but it's not mahogany. It seems MUCH lighter, and due to that, I wanted to keep a little extra beef to the back. The new spruce top is about 1/8" thick (± 3mm) - you'll see that in episode 2. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for the comment, be safe and take care!

@wiretwanger3 3 жыл бұрын

How did you find working with the wood? I had difficulty cleaning up the cavities in my HB T kit as it was so soft and tended to fray, it also dings quite easily, even after about 10 coats of paint and laquer.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

wiretwanger3, this guitar body wasn't bad. I don't know what the wood species is, but it was somewhat similar to mahogany. I don't think it is mahogany, maybe a distant relative. This kit was far better than the eBay tele I worked on recently. It was very soft and a bit fuzzy. You could dent the body wood with your fingernail. It had a hard candy coating, likely a urethane to protect the soft middle, ha. Luckily, this HB kit is better than that. When I chiseled that block out of the HB body, I was concerned it would have a twisted split, but it took a number of hits and broke reasonably straight. The wood is very light however, so I'm not sure what it is. I wouldn't be too surprised if the factory uses whatever they can get at a price point, and not so worried about speices. So kits could vary batch to batch. Just my speculation however. Thanks for watching, take care!

@scottmorris4914 Жыл бұрын

Nice build. How thick is the top?

@theNextProject Жыл бұрын

Scott, thanks for watching! The top came 1/8" thick, but after gluing, I scrapped and sanded it a bit thinner. Before finish, I believe it was around 0.110 - 0.115. I don't recall the exact measurement. I think I had seen a video by O'Brian guitars where he stated his tops are in the 0.105" thickness range. Hope this helps, take care!

@mr.j6062 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Looking forward to the entire series. I have the same project planned with the same kit, so I'll be following closely. Do you share or sell the template drawings you made?

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Jan, thank you! By the end of this project, we should both have some better ideas for doing this type of mod. We can learn together along the way. I hadn't thought of selling templates, but I guess it could be a possibility. My only concern would be that my kit and your kit may not be "identical" even if they are both from Thomann. I have a HB TE-20, and the body shape is different, similar, but different. I'd hate to sell you something that isn't a good fit. Therefore, I can scan my templates and post them a bit later. You or anyone else could then download, print, modify them to fit your guitar. Making templates is a great skill to develop and it's easier than most people think, just a little time consuming. How does that sound? Let me know. Thanks for watching and the comment too. Be safe, take car and chat with you soon!

@mr.j6062 3 жыл бұрын

@@theNextProject I see your point. My kit does have a different number, so may be slightly different. Having your scan as a starting point is a great idea. Looking forward to that. I also enjoyed your template making. The idea of using autobody filler to make an accurate inner template from an outer template was new to me. Great idea. I will definately have a go at that as I always found it difficult to make a good inner template. I need to finish my LP scratch build before getting stuck in, so I will follow the series for now. I'm eager to learn how well the braching works. It can get tight in there. Looking forward to the next episode.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.j6062 the body filler template trick seems to be working pretty well. I had attempted to use guide bushings and some other processes in the past, only to get terrible results and immense frustration. Bondo is the way I'll keep going for now. One note, look online to order the bondo. I can't buy it locally at a reasonable price. I got a gallon can of BONDO brand filler for $15 with free shipping through Amazon. The filler doesn't have to be the best quality, but the lowest price is a good thing.

@cesararagon3023 2 жыл бұрын

como consigo el pdf template

@theNextProject 2 жыл бұрын

Agregaré un enlace al siguiente video de esta serie, donde puede descargar un archivo de plantilla PDF. Por favor, comprenda que es posible que las plantillas que he hecho para esta guitarra no se ajusten a otra marca de guitarra. Gracias por ver el video y su interés en el proyecto. --- I'll add a link to the next video in this series, where you can download a PDF template file. Please understand that the templates I have made for this guitar may not fit another brand of guitar. Thank you for your watching the video, and your interest in the project.

@sonnyturner6334 3 жыл бұрын

Oh this isn’t a production kit I was hoping to find a cheap alternative to the Acoustasonic

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Nomad, thanks for checking out the video, sorry this isn't a production kit. I figure Fender would get their shorts in a wad if someone was selling kits, lol. They are a bit funny that way, Gibson too. Hope you are doing well, take care!

@leemccomish1923 3 жыл бұрын

what was the thickness of the back after routing?

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

Lee, thanks for watching and the question. I left the back on the fat side of that 1/4" thick. If the body wood were something a bit harder, I'd probably take it down more, maybe to 1/8" depending on the wood. I could thin the back of this body more and braces could be added, but decided to stop where I'm at. Let me know if you have any other questions. Take care!

@leemccomish1923 3 жыл бұрын

@@theNextProject Thanks for the reply. The video inspired me to have a go myself.

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

@@leemccomish1923 Lee, you're welcome and let me know if you have any other questions. Have fun with your project, and keep me posted as you go along. Be safe, take care!

@sXeNateHxC 3 жыл бұрын

Are the templates something you would considering selling?

@theNextProject 3 жыл бұрын

S2K Nate, thanks for watching! I'm not currently selling templates, not really set up to do so at this time. I will be posting a free PDF download of all the main templates for this project later. You'll have to print and cut your own templates... Sorry if you're looking to have templates in hand, but I save my templates to reuse or modify for other projects. Let me know if you have any questions. Take care!

@sXeNateHxC 3 жыл бұрын

@@theNextProject awesome thanks for replying I'll definitely be looking out for those in the future!

@harrywoodrockers2762 2 жыл бұрын

Boleh saya minta plan body ?

@theNextProject 2 жыл бұрын

Terima kasih telah menonton. Ada pdf yang dapat Anda unduh tercantum dalam deskripsi episode 6 dalam seri ini. www.dropbox.com/s/fcl8cjzxotl4su2/HB-TE-body-templates.pdf?dl=0 Thank you for watching. There is a pdf you can download listed in the description of episode 6 in this series. www.dropbox.com/s/fcl8cjzxotl4su2/HB-TE-body-templates.pdf?dl=0

@harrywoodrockers2762 2 жыл бұрын

@@theNextProject terima kasih banyak pak.. semoga sukses selalu 🙏😊🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

@dkden1 8 ай бұрын

way to complicated

@theNextProject 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yep, I tend to jump into the deep end, then have to figure out how to swim to shore. It was complicated, but I figured out a lot along the way. When/if I build another thing like this, I'll be better prepared - I hope. Be safe, take care!