Shoot, I don’t even need an audience. I can sit alone playing and jam to my feelings. If I’m bummed out about something I might jam some blues. If I am having pissed off day I’ll jam some metal....and so on. I love guitars SO much

I'd have never believed that I could watch a video this long but he is such an unassuming and brilliant guy, I was simply fascinated! How do you forget a decal? I know! I'm a welder / fabricator and Master Plumber and after finishing a big job and I'm feeling so proud when someone notices some little thing that I forgot! I'm immediately just crushed and want to crawl under a rock and hide. It's never anything critical, usually cosmetic, like a decal. Those experiences are truly humbling and keep me from getting too full of myself. And at age 67 and doing this work my entire life I still make those mistakes. Thanks for interviewing Ron and I hope to see more of him here. And yeah, I love guitars too! Even if my fingers aren't as flexible as they once were, I still try to play every day. There are many unhealthier things to obsess on!

Ron really is a great frickin dude, i work regular production in corona and got to walk thru the custom shop selection room and he was there, met him and it was just an awesome experience, he's the inspiration to stay and become a master

What an amazing, right place at the right time, story! Thanks for sticking with it and being there to move forward an aspect of Fender, (and the best way to build guitars)!

I'm so late to the party, but you're a great interviewer! Ron Thorn.. he's just such a cool guy. I want to be like him if and when I grow up!

Very good banter .empirial is a great name

Ron's story unfolds like an autobiography. Someone needs to set this story in book form now. He's very inspiring 'cause he's true to what he's saying...no pretentions!

What a super guy Ron is skilled at his trade and down to earth,could bring him home to your elderly mother.I totally enjoyed the chat....most enjoyable interview ever. Want an Empirial guy he is. Thanks Tony Guilfoyle Ireland

Also did a semi hollow body with a PRS kind of style headstock. Created my first maple inlays and stained them to match the theme of the guitar. I could talk about it for days

An amazing video to watch, and some top notch questions. His stories about mistakes he made were very reassuring. The number of times I've had to change designs of guitars because I slipped with a chisel or went a little too deep with a router... I'm glad to know that even a master builder can make mistakes.

What a stellar interview. Great Job Andy I realy enjoyed it .

Fantastic convo, guys! Love to you both!

Becoming a fender master builder is my dream job

Wonderful video! I had an ear to ear smile the entire time!!

Excellent interview! In fact, my favorite yet. The Empirial is a beautiful guitar! Thanks for the great chat and inspiration.

Ron Thorn is a living legend. Looking forward to the next chat you have with him.

By far, my favorite interview you've done yet. I'm an amateur luthier and Ron has inspired me.

First time watching this channel. Hooked. Lovely chat, fantastic stories and questions. Subscribed to this - Empirical(ly)!

What a kind, unassuming dude. And obviously multi-talented.

This series has become a must watch. So many cool stories and this one makes me want to crack on with my builds. Not sure my neighbours would appreciate me starting the router up right now though. The Empirial looked stunning too!

Ron is the most hard working guy I know and is so passionate about it! The Empirial is a jewel, I love the pickguard!

So great to see Ron here. This guy is an awesome builder and a true friend to me! Love his fender story with the hallway. Thanks Andy :-*

What a great video again! You can see Ron really loves what he is doing. How cool. Great interview Andy! This weekend I will start my next (third) guitar build! And it will be a beauty (i can already see it finished in my head). A T-style guitar, mahogany body with a marblewood top, walnut neck, ziricote fretboard, some custom wound pickups and a two point tremolo. For the inlay I'll keep simple dots for the moment :P It is true what Ron said. If you want to built guitars, just start doing it. Buy some books, watch some youtube video's, buy some wood and hardware. And only buy the tools you really need! A router, a Jigsaw, a fretsaw, a file for the frets, a chisel and some sandpaper is all you really need. Build my first two just with those tools.

Ron is a legend

This was not your regular video...and I mean the guest who was on is the coolest VIP I have ever seen on KZfaq... I'm referring to Ron Thorn. Andy you're an interviewer.Keep it up. 🇬🇾🇬🇾

Empirial Grantura. I am astounded at the beauty of that Thorn design. I've been yearning for someone to interview Ron since Phil McKnight interviewed him (asking him to pick a Squier, which was fascinating to watch actually). Ron had some amazing stories, and is such an interesting dude. Also, Andy did an awesome interview, kept conversation going and had interesting stories of his own. I hope more people see this interview, and I also hope it inspires a few kids into getting into guitar building. I've taught myself how to setup and maintain my own (stupid large) guitar collection over the past year or two using KZfaq videos, StewMac in particular, but other guys and hearing Ron talk about the lack of talent these days is a bummer. I'm not a builder, but working on guitars is way more fun (to people like me i guess) than you might think! Anyway, cheers to both Andy and Ron for an absolute banger of a watch!

Andy that was awsome!. Thanks a lot.

Really enjoyed the video guys. As Ron said just grab some scrap wood and some tools and dive in. I am on my 6th guitar and have a rough body cut out for # 7 already. I do my own necks now fret board s and all. I just did my first set neck (Gibson style guitar) and it came out very well. I do my own finish. Book matched my first maple top by re-sawing several pieces of figured maple clear coat. Did a couple burst finishes with stain. Its a blast. Just wish I could do it full time. Its definitely a passion.

Great interview! Ron is an excellent luthier and a cool dude. Thanks Andy 👍✌️

Luv to Ron. Cool interview and I made it to the end again - Empirial. Thanks Andy!

Amazing and inspiring video! I met Ron at a local Fender master-built event. Great dude. Keep the videos coming.

I’ve more chance of going to the moon than being a Fender master builder!!!

Ron is such a nice guy.

Great Interview, he is a true legend! Thanks for passing the passion!

Man this was good, Ron is just such a nice guy and a crazy good builder! Nice Andy! Cheers man!

That was enjoyable beyond words!! And I very much love the Art Deco inspired Imperial.

Great interview! My cousin Vinny...what a movie!

Great video! I learned a lot from his experiences and I like the questions you chose. That Imperial guitar has a really unique pick guard!

just got done with the series and you've done a great job with this andy!

Ron is such a class act, just an awesome down to earth guy. Great chat! #empirial

Enjoyed this video too. Thanks again!

The Meteora inspired my K-60 design

I would like the neck pocket intonation thing !

This is one of the most interesting interviews so far Andy. (I know I keep saying this) My father owned a specialised metal work business and he never had a sales team was never without work. His work and attitude was so good and he worked so hard, he didn’t need one and Ron is the same. It’s a rare combination. I do have to ask if Ron is by any chance related to Seth Macfarlane?. What a fascinating and genuinely interesting and very likeable guy. Brilliant!!!! 😀👍👍 Ps Imperial guitar is sexy I love Art Deco.

Glad I clicked on this, it was very interesting! Thanks buddy!

Amazing chat!!

Great video Andy. Like the fact bit more about the man than the job. 👍

This was awesome!!!!! :)

Hey Andy. New subscriber. Great show. Loved the Imperial.

Ron Jermyn

Hahaha! Ron is such a dude! I can't actually believe you called him a Master Bender!!! 😂😂😂PMSL

Wait... for which shop in Ottawa?! That's where I live. I've love to see this guitar, if it hasn't already been sold.

I was wondering and I may have just missed him saying it but what is the name of Ron Thorn's guitar academy?

i could prob make it as a custom shopp painter and custom artist

How do u take fenders courses to get certified by them?

Say if I wanted to get on this journey? How do I go about working for fender as a builder? I have the skill and willingness to work and learn. How do I contact?

What was it again? The Emperiator? Impotater? Empirater? Cool guy though. And Ron as well.

EOTVC. I can’t remember so let’s call it Frank.

How did you become a master bender at Fuilder. cracked me up

Andy m8.... That was one imperial video! Rob is such a nice guy... Next time please don't look like a 16yr old girl who's talking to her crush...geesh... :D

ectocaster? the slimeist strat but sounds great with a proton pack..wait what?

awkward interview; nothing planned just roaming around. Fan Boy malarky.