I Bought a Cheap Stratocaster Kit from Walmart and Turned it into THIS.

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I Bought a Cheap Stratocaster Kit from Walmart and Turned it into THIS.

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I Bought a Cheap Stratocaster Kit from Walmart and Turned it into THIS.
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@chickenlickin3820 Жыл бұрын

Michael top tip for you.. if you really char the body you can take a wire brush to it and get deep grain lines in it. the wire brush pulls out all the softer growth lines, eg the whiter wood not the harder darker growth. hope this helps yah! : )

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chicken Lickin. I'm always up for a good tip. M~

@halweilbrenner9926 Жыл бұрын

Try stain same results

@thetwatwaffler449 Жыл бұрын

Sandblasting, very lightly can grab this look very quickly. This is my first time finding/watching ya do your thing. Thank you, from a fellow sentient artist. Your project was simple direct, and overall, fascinatingly inspiring! Count me in.....I'm subscribed! Keep rockin in a free world, my brother!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

@@thetwatwaffler449 Thanks Twatwaffler, I appreciate that. M~

@ProfessorRockstar Жыл бұрын

Truly one of the nicest looking, unique strats I've ever seen. I think I'll try one of my own. I loved watching the grain show up under the flaming. I have a new appreciation for the term "flamed maple". A little more antiquing of the metal parts in a sulphur solution would be cool.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas. M~

@hydorah Жыл бұрын

Those little holes in potentiometer, switch and jack socket lugs are for you thread wire through, and give it a twist before soldering. They achieve these things, a mechanical connection that backs up the solder joint, make an easy place for your solder to flow over for a pro-looking job and the wires stay in place while you are making the solder join which is always handy!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks hydorah. M~

@johnmarshall8484 Жыл бұрын

Knocked it out of the park once again buddy. New home run king of kit builds😊

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks you, John. M~ 😎

@shawnshipstad2184 Жыл бұрын

BINGO!!

@ericwarrington6650 Жыл бұрын

I'm watching this video and I'm just floored w your creativity and imagination..you took that scrap wood and literally created a one of a kind masterpiece w the lowest tier quality kit available...I can hardly imagine what you could do with top quality materials... impressive talent you have brother..☮️❤️🎸🎶 from the Adirondack mountains in upstate NY 🤘👊

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Eric. I appreciate that. More is a coming. M~

@normanroberts6680 Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up. Great idea, interesting techniques. Your original music is something to be proud of.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Norman. I appreciate that. M~

@shawnshipstad2184 Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. I would have looked at the kit and ran for the hills. If he does not know already, he and the products at Stew Mac could make miracles.

@roberttodd8843 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. We don't have Walmart here in the UK, but these kits are so cheap you've inspired me to give it a go. For extra relicing I'd attach string to the neck screw holes and take it for a walk like it was a dog. I'm used to getting stange looks, anyway.😄

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert. Yeah, get ya one and give it a go. Take it for a walk down a rocky road, that will work. 😀

@VictorLugosi Жыл бұрын

We do, it’s called Asda.. Asda was Walmart, they sold it in 2013.. if you look at the old bars it says “a Walmart company”

@stratolestele7611 3 ай бұрын

Ha! You're great, Michael. Living proof that we don't need to take everything and everyone so serious. The build looks fantastic and those pickups aren't too bad! I did one about 17-18 yrs ago from an ebay kit. Gave it a nice vintage nitro paint job via rattle cans from Re-Ranch (even pros use their stuff). Sealer - primer - and for the coup de grâce, Fender Fiesta Red. Turned out better than I could have imagined. Glass-like! A very fun project. Given the cheapness of the parts in my particular kit, I never intended for it to be anything more than wall art, and it's been with me for years. Last 8+ yrs in current house it's hanging behind my bar. I got an urge to shake the dust off her. Gave her a fresh polish, polished the frets, treated the rosewood (yep, they used real rosewood back then!) and swapped in new electronics with CTS pots, nice switch, and a set of Fender Fat 50s pickups. Oh yeah, it popped to life! Now I'm thinking about a roasted maple neck with some taller frets. Then she'll be cookin'! Best wishes from deep in the heart of Texas!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Strat, Sounds like an awesome guitar. M~

@4131955 Жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic Michael, you are giving me lots of ideas. Keep them videos coming 😁👍

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jim. I shall keep em coming. M~

@doknox Жыл бұрын

I have a lp kit guitar from solo and it's one of the best guitars I have. As long as the neck isnt twisted or anything any cheap guitar can be good. They just need a bit of work that's all. I have a cheap basic harley benton strat that plays phenomenally. Upgraded the pickups and electronics and it's now my go to strat. Who woulda thought?!? Just remember a cheap guitar isnt always bad and an expensive guitar isnt always good but if you know what you're doing they can all be great!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dok Nox. So true, my friend, M~

@MainPrism Жыл бұрын

Very true! All of my best guitars are modded and upgraded by me. (PRS SE's)

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

@@MainPrism That's awesome.

@Shaylok 4 ай бұрын

Most people would paint to create a burned look. He picks up a torch and actually burns the guitar. Looks good too. Brings out the wood grain nicely.

@NaturalFork Жыл бұрын

Love how the pickguard came out. Matches the guitar really well.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fork. I will agree. M~

@geoffpoole483 Жыл бұрын

That was great! Very entertaining and inspiring. When your boss called, I expected it to be your wife.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Geoff. I appreciate that. She's my Other Boss. 😀

@cliffgeiger8173 Жыл бұрын

The rustic barn look on that Guitar, is totally Awesome! The funny thing is, that Guitar doesn't look like it came from Walmart at all, it looks like it was custom made to order! Way To Go! Awesome job!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cliff. I appreciate that. M~

@jgrossma Жыл бұрын

Was waiting for him to spit the coffee on the guitar body and stain it that way...

@user-cp4jb5oz4c Жыл бұрын

yep, watched it again!! helped me wake up with my coffee!! my pets and i loved your jamming!!! 🎸🎶🎵🎶🎼

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Guitar jamming and coffee ALWAYS goes good together. lol

@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning. I've built a few kits but never thought of burning. Have a great day from Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ken. M~

@MajorUpgrade Жыл бұрын

Man that turned out GREAT! Inspiring video! Glad you had fun with it. Thanks for sharing and taking us along for the ride! Your boss seems like he might be hard to work for. 🤣

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Major. You know how Boss's are lol

@MajorUpgrade Жыл бұрын

@@SouthernFireGuitars Haha yep

@graemesaunderson4218 Жыл бұрын

The guitar looks amazing.You definitely would not know that it was a cheap kit.Well done .You have given me some new ideas on how to get a very cool look. ATB

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Graeme. M~

@sfcmp7005 Жыл бұрын

I personally liked every part of the guitar build. Great imagination. I did one a few years back but mine came with a finished body. The back on the Barncaster, in a way was a happy accident. Backs usually look better dark like that. That gave you the idea of how to make the front lighter. So it was the perfect thing to happen! Great job!!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks MP, M~

@ranman58635 Жыл бұрын

Lol, on the intro! You are my kinda guy for sure! I found a Walmart starcaster from back in the early 2000"s. It was hiding a Birdseye and a flame maple streak across the entire neck with beautiful Birdseye on the top and back of the likely quarter sawn headstock that is a arrow shape. The body was not too desirable due to the fact that they used particle board for thr body. The pickups were extremely microphonic and the trem springs made it sound really hollow. Not something you expect from a solid body at all. I thought to do some creative work and hollow out a section and then covering it with leather or metal. Thanks for inspiring people like me to try different things cause you are right in step with what many are doing right now. The parts are flying out faster than they can replace in some case's so I've switched gears again. Finding these diamond's is easy. A fender neck, match with a better body and you have a genuine fender partscaster.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pararanman. Yeah, take that old Walmart Gitar and turn it into something cool. These cheap kits and guitars, you really can't mess them up TOO bad, and its FUN to see how it comes out. M~

@ranman58635 Жыл бұрын

@@SouthernFireGuitars , man truth.

@joedejesus6363 Жыл бұрын

Not everyone can do a project like this, because it takes a skilled craftsman to perform something such as this. Great work, awesome video.👌 Thanks for sharing your skills with the KZfaq community.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Joe De. I appreciate that. M~

@brinkee7674 Жыл бұрын

Yeah and you would need a fancy work shop like his

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

@@brinkee7674 Yep, my fancy work shop is out side under a canopy lol

@ibleebinU Жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Just goes to show that even a cheap guitar can sound great in the hands of talent.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jusayin. M~

@michaelhawkins6149 Жыл бұрын

Cool build. Makes me want to build one...something I've always wanted to do.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

@@michaelhawkins6149 You should, its pretty fun. M~

@PipeCat1965 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool, there, chief. Came out looking just like you said it would. Those pickups are nice and gritty, plenty of bite. Nice project. Thanks for sharing!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Your welcome, PipeCat. Thanks for watching. M~

@paulrichards742 Жыл бұрын

When you started, I thought - Why? When you marked the top, banged it with sharp screws and burnt it, I thought - Yuk! When you finished it, I thought - actually, that looks cool! When you played it, I thought - that sounds so good! Well done - great imagination and an excellent outcome...

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. If you liked that one, Then you should check out the video I just posted lol kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ftCcfJmfy5zOaIE.html

@jingles7117 Жыл бұрын

They’re called torch tip cleaners for acetylene torch tips…best tool for cutting the nut to set the string. If it’s oversized or too low, simply refill the slot with superglue and dust it with baking soda. Then cut a new slot. Note, another trick is to wrap a tie wrap around the neck to help set string height at the nut. Be sure to find the right thickness of tie wrap.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Great tips. M~

@robertmalone483 Жыл бұрын

When making last few passes on nut slots, do you down-radius the slot to make sure contact is on leading edge of nut and prevent any back contact? Do you think it makes any difference?

@jingles7117 Жыл бұрын

@@robertmalone483 Generally no, I don’t find it necessary. The string typically arches over the nut with enough tension that full contact is made. I typically file in the plane of the neck and never had a problem.

@LeviBulger Жыл бұрын

"best thing for cutting the nut" 🤣 Those things are awful nut files. They're marketed by Chinese companies as nut files, but no luthier worth their salt would ever use those things. I'm sorry, I'm not trying to offend you but they're like absolutely last resort type tools to slot a nut. I know actual nut files are expensive but that's because you get what you pay for.

@LeviBulger Жыл бұрын

@@robertmalone483 yes Robert, you should always cut down at the back of the nut slot towards the tuners. That's what keeps the strings in proper intonation as you play and stretch the strings over time. If you use a vibrato, it's especially important. You will encounter something called "binding" without it when bending strings or using a vibrato.

@Emily_M81 Жыл бұрын

I KNEW you were going to the stain when the dye didn't work :D that came out really great. Your set of files is a little classier than my method of the cut offs from a string change XD I may have to buy one... In regards to finishing hacks, I offer you this, after a brief story. I was refinishing my SRC6 (Bass VI style that looks more bass-like) from brown stain to black, and it came out great. Looks like a piece of pumice now or something, or charcoal. I completely forgot the spot on the neck where it sweeps down from the fretboard to meet the body. Brown. I hadn't even sanded it. I'd been at it a long time and my ADHD brain had left me in a spot. In desperation, I took a black sharpie to it, and of course HATED IT... shiny, misaligned black lines... BUT. But! I wiped it off while it was wet and buffed it with the paper towel into a uniformed burnished bronze sort of color that is gorgeous and now kinda sets off the whole build in a way. It's this cool little dark metallic-ish spot in a sea of black. Anyway, thanks for sharing!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily, I agree sharpie's come in very handy sometimes. 😎🎸

@laurasplicer712 Жыл бұрын

why do i think emily gets naughty when she takes her glasses off. 👓👙. Glasses are minda sexy though in right outfit. Meow.

@eide97 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thats a beautiful and very original guitar!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks eide97. M~

@ronpatterson5483 Жыл бұрын

So cool to watch all staining, clear coating done outside. Makes it look like 50 years old. Great concept😎😎

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron. M~

@barbaramatthews4735 4 ай бұрын

I'm a dedicated southpaw. Theough and through. One seen left handed kits and I think it's cool. There are limited styles for lefties. If I can learn to build my own, I can get as pretty as I want.

@katsu-graphics5634 Жыл бұрын

The round file folding tool is for cleaning out Acetylene Torch nozzle orifices, and carb jets.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Katsu. It also works great as a nut filing tool.

@katsu-graphics5634 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to help people thinking "where do I buy one of those" . . go online and look for acetylene supplies.

@Brykk 2 ай бұрын

Good video. I just recently started using a 400 grit sanding sponge on the fretboard edges and the fret ends. After i get the angle im wanting, i use a zfile on the fret ends to round them off. This gives a great finish on them and the process is really quick.

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Great tip. M~

@stevewhite8543 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job brother! The staining and the coloring and scorching really came together. I think you found yourself a new lucrative side hustle, keep making em’🤟🏽 now I have that riff stuck in me head too!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. M~

@edriley1000 18 күн бұрын

That came out Fing great. I’m thinking about stripping down my old black Squier and doing something like that and maybe a little upgrade somewhere like the tuners.

@walterkersting9922 Жыл бұрын

To polish thefrets, I use a wool bonnet on a circular buffer, and it makes them shine

@Crotal_Karma Жыл бұрын

Looks great! Personally, I would have gone with a gray-colored distressed barn wood look. More gray to charcoal. But that's just me! ❤️

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, that sounds good also. M~

@jernejfunkl8300 Жыл бұрын

Looks pretty good...I like the 'wormholes', design and name :)

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jernej. M~

@kimmontgomery6671 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, wish I had the patience (and the skill). So cool to have your own one of a kind 'custom shop' guitar. Just proves a great guitar doesn't have to cost lots of money. Nice!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kim. That is true. 😀

@manolosantana4314 Жыл бұрын

Very cool build, the idea of creating the space between the "planks" and the worm holed is awesome!👍👍👍 I guess I need your coffee. 😁

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Manolo. COFFEE GOOD lol

@craigsphilhower8505 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video! You’re quite the character and it shows with your builds and playing, very Orginal. I once was improving the look of a very cheap maybe a knockoff Strat by dropping (several times) the chain I use to lock my motorcycle on top of it. Additionally placed all the chrome parts, screws etc on a 6” 4x4 piece of wood inside a sealed bucket filled with about 2” of muriatic acid. It gave anything chrome a nice pitted very aged,, neglected rust look without affecting the integrity of the metal and look so cool, like water damage. Hand rubbed lacquer thinner and acetone into the finish to get down to the barewood, next lit it on fire (you could toast marshmallows over it), the finished bubbled from the flame. Even though I no longer smoke, placed non filtered cigarettes in the head stock (under the strings) and let them burn down. I did just for fun it was a cheap guitar and something to let my imagination run away with, turns out I got more questions and compliments on that guitar than my more expensive ones.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Graig, sounds like your came out awesome, cool. M~

@someguywithaguitar. Жыл бұрын

You had me at, "The chickens are even laughing.".

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Some Guy. LOL M~

@shadowminister4090 Жыл бұрын

Love the front of the guitar. It's a great "natural" look. Continuing the board lines around the back would have been great, but hey, who see the back? 🤓.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shadow.. That did cross my mind lol Maybe on the next BarnCaster. M~

@serenitypending Жыл бұрын

Loved it. Learning a lot and jammin. You're good man.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. M~

@edwhite7475 Жыл бұрын

I liked the clean sound a lot. Which is unusual cos im a Marshall guy. But the hot sauce was good too, and the thing looks great, and it seemed to play easily. Nice job.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ed. M~

@colinstuckey1053 Жыл бұрын

The floorboard/panel grooving is a great idea, wish I'd seen this vid before having to laboriously re-mask my Firebird homebuild several times to stain different shades. Great vid, keep 'em coming.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Collin. I shall keep em coming. M~

@AMX_10_RC Жыл бұрын

"hot sauce" LOL. Very nice playing

@soholingo 10 ай бұрын

no idea where you were going with that, but I am glad I stuck it out. that was a blast!

@SouthernFireGuitars 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate that. M~

@_zhawkeye_9808 Жыл бұрын

...nice job takin' nothin' special and turning it into a cool axe...👍 Was refinishing my '75 Strat in the early '80's when my first wife (whackadoodle) threw away the box of hardware and pounded the body and neck with a hammer...patched up the body, replaced the neck, eliminated the spring and tremolo cavity with maple blocks, routed the top down with a 1" chisel and inlaid a thin sheet of maple...controls: 3pos Gibson switch and two push-push pots...Gibson switch for neck and bridge pickups (Duncans)...volume push-push activates middle pickup, so I can simulate positions 2 & 4 on the 5pos Fender switch...plus I can get all three at once. Tone push-push allows middle pickup only...along with a small custom pickguard and a Washburn locking bridge system, it's a sweetheart... Since the only Fender part left is the body, I call it my Strat-o-Various Parts... Keep up the great vids... Matt

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. Sorry to hear about the 75 Strat, but glad to hear you brought it back to life as an awesome Strat -o- Various Parts. LOL M~

@billconwell7460 Жыл бұрын

As soon as I stopped thinking that you lost your mind the simple genius became apparent.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill, I appreciate that. M~ 😀🎸

@davidsa268 Жыл бұрын

That little Doohickey that you’re talking about Filling with is for cleaning cutting torch nozzles

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks David. I know that. lol

@FronzSchornack Жыл бұрын

It's amazing what you can do with a guitar kit! I really liked the hot sauce you were using! Thank you so much for sharing with us.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Fronz, Thank you for checking it out. M~

@ronaldyoungberg9933 Жыл бұрын

I loved the jam you did when you added the HOT SAUCE.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ronald. 😎🎸

@WhiteDragon689 Жыл бұрын

Looks like it was rescued from Eustice's barn fire back 76 and a 1/2 or so after that wild party... Great job!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks White Dragon. M~ 😀

@johnosborne3187 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Very Creative. Excellent build:)

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 ай бұрын

Thanks John. M~

@marcchambers7140 Жыл бұрын

Fun video. I like the overall idea of not trying to make everything "perfect" like it was finished in an airless factory, but embracing and celebrating flaws and randomness. Surprised that the electronics sound decent because that's an area where they usually skimp with cheap guitars. Often the hardware is rubbish too with tuners and tremelos that refuse to stay in tune.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc. The Trem system was pretty cheap, that's why I didn't try and use it in the video. I would have spent all day re tuning it lol

@Timinator62 Жыл бұрын

Looks Great, all the shiny chrome can be brushed with vinegar and that makes the chrome look like it's old rusted and grayed, depending on how heavy the chrome is, you might need to do it a few times or add salt to the vinegar, I helped a buddy build a Rat Rod and we brushed vinegar on everything, it really made new parts look old. Boiled Linseed oil also makes stuff look old and weathered too.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim. M~

@hectormonclova7563 Жыл бұрын

Between joke and joke beautiful art grew here. Thank you. God Bless... ❤️

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hector. M~

@raysheppard8040 7 ай бұрын

Just like the telecaster, one awesome job I am picking up some interesting ideas for my telecaster Bexgears model...I am a swamp rat. Just hope I can incorporate it as well as your barn finds have been. Between the stratocaster and telecaster, ya picked up a sub.

@danielboone6325 2 ай бұрын

If you are in Brooksville, We are neighbors. I live in Hudson, play, and build guitars, COOL! Glad I found your videos!

@SouthernFireGuitars 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Daniel. M~ 🎸

@The1stGurehaundo Жыл бұрын

Best part of this video is the chirping in the background. Reminds me of my days in Jupiter FL

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Galgo. Chirp, Chirp.

@JoeNathan42420 Жыл бұрын

@12:58 when I was 12 I had grown out of my Jr guitar so asked my dad for a new one for my birthday. He got me a "cheap $100 acoustic guitar" (as he said) from the pawn shop. He said if I learned how to play it he would get me a good one, so that's what I did. My birthday is in July. Christmas came around and I got an American stratocaster he had bought from a good friend of his. I was so proud of it and played it for many many years, the acoustic one too. I loved them both. I'm 35 now and 3 years ago tragedy struck me and my family. I had went to town and came home to my wife standing in the driveway and our home was completely engulfed with fire. Sadly we didn't have any insurance because when we bought it from her parents they had transferred their home owners insurance to their new house letting the insurance on the old house go. We lost everything an 2 beloved pets. Also my guitars. 😔. I haven't had the extra money to replace them yet but one day I hope to be able to get something to play. The short side of a long story is, this really hits home. Great video man. Keep on keepin on brother

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Joe. Sorry, you and your family went through that. M~

@dashfatbastard Жыл бұрын

I built my first diddley-bo about three years ago out of an old jewelry box and home-grown pick-ups I made from dead electric clippers. Great fun, and so satisfying!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vlad. That sounds pretty cool M~

@dashfatbastard Жыл бұрын

@@SouthernFireGuitars And great job to you. It's great to see someone tackle this and have it work

@georgewilson2865 Жыл бұрын

That looks great! Reminds me of the paneling we had growing up. I think a gray or orange pearloid pickguard would look sweet on that.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks George. Same here. M~

@raymondlepp9048 Жыл бұрын

Well done sounds alot better than I thought it would great job

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ray. I agree. M~

@denverwagner201 Жыл бұрын

A friend of mine told me, "With all the egos, It's not easy being in a Band." I told him, "I hear ya! I have a hard enough time getting along with the guy in my Solo Act!" 😆

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Denver. LOL good one. 😆

@RockinRandall420 Жыл бұрын

Great job Michael on that backwoods flamed maple top strat! 😊

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy. M~

@tonykylie1547 Жыл бұрын

I use RIT dye to dye plastic RC car wheels, you have to add the dye to a pot full of water and boil the parts for an hour to get the dye into them. The longer you leave them in the darker they go. Great build

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, I will definitely give that a try, boiling it. M~

@denverwagner201 Жыл бұрын

My Wife does a lot of Crafts & I learned this from her. She uses Instant Coffee to age everything from Paper to Plastic. She just mixes it up like a Water Color Paint. With the Instant Coffee she can make it as Strong\Dark as she wants.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Denver. It probably works great, if you leave it in there a few days, but I was impatient. lol

@AnneewakeeChampions Жыл бұрын

You should rename this video to: *From Walmart To Wicked Bad* My only recommendation is to somehow plate all the chrome parts to antique brass. And gold plate the pit guard.

@jacquesraymond6892 Жыл бұрын

GOOD JOB MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That guitar turned out to look very nice. Think lots of peoples will do the same. Congrate.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacques. I agree. M~

@rparker120 Жыл бұрын

Another great modification! Keep ‘em coming!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks RIck, M~

@vencenzodemarco4393 Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel, Nice. Self taught guitar guy here, playing writing & recording for 58 of my 73 years. I'll die and be buried with one of my many Geets.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vencenzo. That's awesome. Keep jammin, my friend. M~

@vencenzodemarco4393 Жыл бұрын

@@SouthernFireGuitars Thank You for the response. Indeed, I was impressed with your More than clever ideas to take that cheap Strat kit & turn it into a Smokin Ax. Sweet. Now. I'm going to binge watch your vids and find even more goodies that you have to share. Good on You, for being the Artist that you are. 😎

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

@@vencenzodemarco4393 Thank you, my friend. M~

@eugenemitchell9231 Жыл бұрын

nice bit of work there. your boss would be proud of you 😊

@KohlTKelly Жыл бұрын

Michael, Do you have a riff instructional for the riff you were playing with the overdrive on?! Love it!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

I don't have e Riff lesson on that tune, as of yet. M~

@KohlTKelly Жыл бұрын

@@SouthernFireGuitars Sweet. Would love to see it!

@alanparenteau8921 Жыл бұрын

Excellent idea about the welding tip cleaners

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan. I agree 😎

@joshuagersonh.llenos4469 Жыл бұрын

the chickens laughing was the best part of this video lol

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua, I think those chickens are laughing at me all the time, I can FEEL IT. 😆

@joshuagersonh.llenos4469 Жыл бұрын

@@SouthernFireGuitars Oh boy, they're onto something! HAHA By the way, great build!! Been watching your videos lately 😎

@ericmays5396 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous guitar

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Eric. 😎🎸

@seanfaherty Жыл бұрын

I got a Les Paul kit from Ali express. I love that thing. I play it more than my epiphone It's all in the set up. Sounds exactly the same Tuning heads are not the best and there were some burrs on some hardware but there's a lot of bang for your buck. I like the custom finish

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean. Awesome. M~

@raymari7658 Жыл бұрын

I think it looks great. Especially the worm holes. Good on ya.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thank Ray. The worm holes are Cool 😎

@missumenimsatanass Жыл бұрын

I did about the same thing. One thing I did that came out looking great was I took a bike chain and beat the wood a bit to give it the old wood texture. Even added worm holes as well. Best the body with a bike chain before the finish and you will be pleased with what it looks like in the end

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks. M~

@rodjones117 Жыл бұрын

Flame-charing to create a "sunburst" is a genius idea! Respect!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod. M~

@deanlarkins5858 Жыл бұрын

I'm at 14 minutes 26 seconds. I love the way you think, I'm digging it. I only wish you would have put that board grooves all the way around the bottom and onto the back! I think that would have put it out of the park.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean. Nobody's going to see the back when I'm play. lol M~😎🎸

@logotrikes Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately these cheap guitar kits aren't so cheap in Australia. I envy you lot in the US. Guns and guitars, you got it made dude.....

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Martoon. M~

@mojodojo5533 Жыл бұрын

Ok now I'm inspired! Would also look cool in a grey stain like some barn siding.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mojo, I agree. M~

@waynecribb4922 Жыл бұрын

Great job. I'm trying to find the Tele build with no success. Thanks for sharing. Totally different, I like it !

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne. I have some Telecaster build kits and others posted here. www.amazon.com/shop/southernfireguitars/list/2SCA1CGT4CD6E?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

@jeffyoung8726 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This is very cool. I really like what you did to this guitar!

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff.. M~

@RevvyTone Жыл бұрын

Looks great, all it needs is a brand or wood burn of your logo on the body.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Revvy. Yep, your right. M~

@ilovejapanesemusic3858 Жыл бұрын

I never would have done that in a hundred years, but I love your creativity keep up the good work!!!

@ilovejapanesemusic3858 Жыл бұрын

You say file,l I say acetylene torch tip cleaner.😂🤣 I've been trying out the Tim sway feeler gauge method myself it's a little aggressive for plastic nuts.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks. How about in a million years? lol

@patrickrobinson2520 Жыл бұрын

I love P-90 pickups. Saw it in the opening in one of your homemade rigs.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick. Same here with the P90's they have a good thump to them 😎🎸

@randolphfriend8260 Жыл бұрын

💙 I like the "telecaster" idea. Is there an idea for it to come. You make it look easy. Thank you.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randolph. I'm working on another kit now. M~

@timacrow Жыл бұрын

17:06 - Not only did I hear the bee, but when I first saw it, I though I had a fly on my screen. :)

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. LOL

@alexjames1146 Жыл бұрын

I thought that was nicely done. I was hoping for the Telecaster headstock. Put in some aftermarket pickups. Try a Seymour Duncan Tele bridge pickup to really hype up that Barncaster.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex. New pickups are coming 😀

@trimmerman1 Жыл бұрын

Love what you did with the color and patina. Your new guitar deserves better pickups.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. I agree. M~

@Bulletman426 Жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic!! Like how ya did the wormholes. Very cool build

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. M~

@alphalfajones6953 Жыл бұрын

LOVE❤️ YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR . I ENJOYED THE BUILD , YOU MADE IT LOOK EASY .. REALLY LIKE THE SOLOS AT THE END ...... YOU PLAY WELL THANKS FOR SHARING 👏👍

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alphalfa. M~

@kenpowilliamson Жыл бұрын

Nice job, thanks for sharing all those tips and tricks for the build.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Rick, Thanks for checking it out. M~

@adakwhidbey9418 Жыл бұрын

Entertaining and educational -- a tough combination to pull off! I really liked the guitar demonstration at the end of the video. Fantastic sound: the hot sauce demo at ≈27:05 was my favorite. Rock on...

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I appreciate that. M~

@timsattler6580 Жыл бұрын

I bought one around 5 years ago now, I replaced the neck, the tuners, the nut, the bridge/tremolo, the pickups and the electronics, everything else was fine! (hint body and pick guard.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

Thanks TIm. M~

@timsattler6580 Жыл бұрын

@@SouthernFireGuitars No problem, I learned a lot about guitar building with that kit, and for the price I thought so what if I screw it up. It started me building kits which has been great. And oh I have refinished it at least 4 times now.

@SouthernFireGuitars Жыл бұрын

@@timsattler6580 4 kit builds, that's awesome. It's time to build you a CBG, now. :)