The ES 335 Guitar Kit (FINAL ASSEMBLY!)
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2 жыл бұрынIn this video we finally get the assembly completed on the beautifull ES 335 kit from Solo Guitars. This thing looks awesome, and I love the hardware that went into it. Brass nut, railhammer pickups, solo pro locking tuners, gunstreet wiring shop harness... it's beautiful.
Honestly, getting everything in place on this one was pretty difficult. If I every do another one, or if I end up rewiring this one at some point, I legitimately may end up cutting an access hatch in the back and just making a cap for it. We shall see.
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@mvyper 2 жыл бұрын
I learned lots of priceless info just by watching your videos. I can't thank you enough!
@wjewell63 2 жыл бұрын
I am brutal and brave and very lucky I have ten now...thanks to this guy. ..
@OneImperfectSaint 2 жыл бұрын
I'm super glad to see how your first 335 went! Can't wait to hear the demo.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you; I’m glad to hear that.
@danandratis 2 жыл бұрын
The guitar's a beauty Brad - thanks for the video
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan
@Nverinder716 2 жыл бұрын
Love this series man, came at a great time, as I’m getting a custom 335 kit soon! Also like to see the Railhammers getting more love too, absolutely love mine!!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@davidkellymitchell4747 2 жыл бұрын
I bought one too. I dyed mine to a Gibson Cherry finish. I've owned a couple of the Gibson 335's and they nailed it as far as the wood. Hardware was a little weird and cheap but it's pretty inexpensive to upgrade. I spent another 300 and got a great guitar now. Love your videos!
@davidfinn5029 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work Brad. Keep it up
@zolar55 2 жыл бұрын
Great job! Your best….can’t wait to hear how it sounds!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davidmack7018 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, Yeah it's a thing of beauty ! Well done you, Brad 👍 I'm impressed , happy are you Best David
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers David
@davidmack7018 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove Cheers back to you, coming up on Thanksgiving day woohoo hope you enjoy your winter season great auto Vlog time perhaps show the many around the planet the beautiful great white North , all the best to you & your extraordinary beautiful wife, love and great happiness be your abundant portion Brad & Mrs. Angove Best David
@b.cguitarcovers2347 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great man, great job Brad !👍
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Blake
@richardfinney3169 2 жыл бұрын
Don't worry it will be good Brad, can't wait to here those pick ups beautiful guitar .thx for sharing
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard
@jeremyklein9679 2 жыл бұрын
I love how Brad tells it as it is. We all hate wiring, and just really hope it sounds ok when we're done!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha too true
@roccodogsbody 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove I spent many hours playing whack-a-mole with the electronics in a ES-335 kit (from a different vendor) recently. The combination of crappy kit wire and my own substandard soldering skills made this part of the assembly an experience I do not wish to repeat. However, I learned one trick, which is to set the guitar on its side while pushing the pots and wiring into place: that way you're not fighting gravity quite so much to get them into their holes.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Solid idea.
@ManfredElsingBielefeld 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove We all hate wiring, and just really hope it sounds ok when we're done! You are doing fine jobs,very nice!I like that,realy.But you need knoledge and many,many tools for building such a 335.........thnks for your work!best regards from germany!
@CAGED1702 2 жыл бұрын
Great looking guitar! Kudos Brad. Love that Byrdland/ES350 style tailpiece!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@markmilligan8773 2 жыл бұрын
Holy moly Brad!! It looks amazing.😍🥰I want one!! You had that on the wall in the background of your vids for for so long and I'm sure you're happy that its all done. I'm stealing the tubing technique if i do that style if you don't mind. Cant wait to see how it sounds. Thanks for a great series bud.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. Yes I’m very glad to have this one completed. And that’s why I made the video, so you guys could steal all my techniques.
@jeffrussell6287 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great Brad! Makes me want to get one!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it
@SpzProz 2 жыл бұрын
Damn that guitar kit looks amazing. Good work!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ceruleanguitars6281 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice...... can't wait to hear it. Good job!!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@icefenix3187 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Many a spring has flung away with Seymour Duncan. That's why I bought shorter springs from StewMac.
@briansimpson8116 2 жыл бұрын
Very educational one here. Every nice last detail!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so Brian.
@mattliebenau9083 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar. Locking tuners are indeed a wonderful thing.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
They’re a big help in these circumstances for sure.
@mattliebenau9083 Жыл бұрын
@BradAngove. scamity scam scam!
@BradAngove Жыл бұрын
Yup
@OnTheFritz602 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous, great job!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@Terry3Gs 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats !! Great job & looks awesome !! :)
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry
@TornelliGuitars 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work Brad! 👍
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SkyscraperGuitars 2 жыл бұрын
Great looking guitar Brad!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stu-j 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great mate its turned out fantastic! God they are a pain to wire up for sure and you can see why lots of old 335s now have holes cut into the back! Great build and well done
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Next time I’m making an access from the back for sure haha.
@stu-j 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove you won't be the first or last mate! Lol
@donculig2525 2 жыл бұрын
Great work sir
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don. Great work on those lacquers.
@MiikeyLawless 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work man! Btw, the algorithm is screwing you. There's months at a time where your videos never show up in my feed.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Ya, I’m not sure what’s going on there. My views are down and subscription rates have cut in half. As long as people can still find the videos when they actually need them I guess that’s the important part.
@jimmyz2098 2 жыл бұрын
AWESOME guitar!! Man.... so cool. I'm a sucker for Semi Hollow Bodies, and this guitar is just sweeet!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jimmy
@jimmyz2098 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove Love your channel, Brad. Love your guitars, and your work.... as well as your easy mannerisms. Keep bringing us the good stuff, brother!
@NessPete 2 жыл бұрын
That`s what a guittar looks after a pro build it. You will never burn it. It`s a beauty.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you like it Peter
@RCGC01 2 жыл бұрын
Very very nice Brad....
@vanshankguitars 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure it'll sound fine Brad. 🙂
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah it does
@2bikemikesguitartopics145 2 жыл бұрын
I love wiring, but I'm a technologist. I hate painting, sanding and buffing. It's a lot of time and work but you accomplished a great guitar. It's a lot easier with twine ( aka string) to get the parts pulled up into the holes. I showed that technique on my firefly rewire video.
@ilciavo 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👏🏽 I made custom knobs for mine. I didn’t like the plastic … I would also decorate the head stock with some cool detail
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Putting something on the headstock is still on the to do list probably. Custom knobs would be nice!
@ilciavo Жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove super
@lgperelez 2 жыл бұрын
Love the fender t-shirt!!
@tracyc7813 Жыл бұрын
That one is really pretty. I have re-wired many semi-hollow body guitars. I prefer to make harnesses myself though. I can say kite string is much easier to work with for fishing the pots into place. After you have done a few of them it kinda suddenly becomes easy.
@BradAngove Жыл бұрын
That’s good to know; thank you Tracy.
@albertosotelo9969 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible!!!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Phoenix-xq3cc 2 жыл бұрын
These tutorials are really helpful. Unfortunately, Solo is sold out on both the hard tail and t-tail 335 kits, with no information on when they will be back in stock.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Damn, that’s bad timing.
@scottblair8625 2 жыл бұрын
Sweetness!
@JohnnyGuitaristOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
That is one sweet Axe Kit ! 😃👍🏻🎸🎶
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
One of the cooler kits I’ve built for sure.
@meadish 2 жыл бұрын
Such an awesome burst on this one! Almost unreal. I am more of a chrome than black hardware guy, but the finished result here looks great, and more unique for not picking chrome or gold I suppose. Those Railhammers are going to sound nothing short of awesome. I'm thinking you may want to put a dab of glue under the nut? From the video it looked as if it is unsecured - but maybe you already took care of it off camera? The string tension will hold it down, but it may get knocked out of place if the playing gets a bit heavy handed.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m still not 100% sure I will be sticking with that but. Once I’ve decided I will put a touch of glue to hold it in place.
@fredberthiaume6883 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice good job
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@wjewell63 2 жыл бұрын
Wow dude....really nice but I'm torn ....I really really want a firebird..but I can see I will need one these two eventually. .....u always kill it man.......awesome man..ps I just finished a Korean p90 tele...I love this guitar...cheers bud,....
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers man. I’m glad your most recent build went well.
@wjewell63 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove I love your channel man.....I'm an old disabled ase mechanic...I' discovered these korean p/ups on ebay from guitar madness at incredible prices .,these south Korean locking tuners are just as good as the fender ones on other guitars never disapointed with the alnico 2 overwind....but man all good....I'm hopeful I was able to give back a little brother. ..
@ThePeps1776 2 жыл бұрын
I almost died when you began to hammer the bridge inserts will l while the neck was on the support.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you survived.
@gillamb8669 2 жыл бұрын
She’s a beauty 👍🤘
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@THRobinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Brad, would love to see a base coat video... like how different shades of primer, or using gold/silver will affect the top layer. Like (for example) I'm thinking of doing candy apple green and wondering light grey primer? gold flake? gold pearl? metallic gold? I don't think I've seen one of those videos yet.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea Thomas. For candy green, I would typically suggest a grey primer and silver base. A gold base will give a different look/hue, but that may of course be what you’re going for. Just make sure the gold is more yellow and not at all orange or you will end up with brown.
@jz_salim1887 2 жыл бұрын
Genius
@bjstein4242 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job Brad.. about time you finished this one.. one of your better builds and your choices were spot on.. Solo has some nice variety for sure.. cant wait to hear those rail hammers.. which humbuckers were they?.. the standard PAF with a twist?..
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
They’re the “humcutters”. Designed to be more like a p90 in humbucker size I believe.
@bjstein4242 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove the ones you used in the GGBO.. were they the higher output version?
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, those were the humbuckers rather than humcutters.
@keithh8661 2 жыл бұрын
No tap test ,you are so brave,did ya leave enough wire on the pickup ,so you can turn one around! GOOD LUCK
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Pre-wired kit. No worries.
@jamescopeland5358 Жыл бұрын
Cool axe
@bh8365 2 жыл бұрын
I wish that I could assemble the parts on a kit. My biggest "skills" are adjusting a truss rod (only at the head stock) and changing strings.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
I think you’ll find that if you give it a try it’s not as complicated as it looks.
@ricksigurdson2016 2 жыл бұрын
Can't find the pickups on Solo. You should try solo's wood knobs for your controls. I think they are great. Finish the same as guitar or a contrast.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Those pickups aren’t in solo. They’re railhammer. I didn’t see that solo had wood knobs. I’ll add them to the shopping list haha.
@ricksigurdson2016 2 жыл бұрын
Got it. Looked them up and I think I'm going to stay with Seymour Duncan P Rails. I have a supply of different length diameter and shape springs. So its not an issue. Also have a spring compressor for humbuckers. Think I got it from Stew Mac.
@terrythegnome2408 2 жыл бұрын
DUDE I thought I was crazy! The Seymore Duncan springs are hugeeeee. You unscrew it and can never get it back in! I had to cut them down. Glad I'm not the only one who has been annoyed by that!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah it annoys me every time.
@robertworrall2346 2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible or advisable, for easier fingers access into the body cavity, to leave the neck off for the wiring, then attach it after the wiring and body hardware is assembled?
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
It’s possible. I just didn’t want to try to glue it up after painting because I was worried it would mar the paint. I’ve seen it happen.
@fastj1962 2 жыл бұрын
lol... that pickup has balls.
@Johnny.D 2 жыл бұрын
Wiring a semi acoustic style is not fun. I have done a few myself including one that I now have decided to put an access plate on the back because it has been a total nightmare!!! Nice job though I love the finish.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yeah, I think an access plate will be what I do next time.
@lukedavern9964 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Big fan of the channel, just wondering about your spray can tutorial. You never used a sealer as you said it was well sanded and you wanted the grain to show through. I want to get a similar effect but I'm not sure what grit I'd need to sand the body to. Cheers
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
My old 4 part tutorial? It depends on the wood type but usually 320 or 400.
@lukedavern9964 2 жыл бұрын
The body is paulowina, so hopefully it'll work out okay, Thanks very much.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Should work fine. That’s a light wood with a reasonably open grain.
@lukedavern9964 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove perfect thanks very much!
@rangerjack9727 2 жыл бұрын
I have a bunch of spare springs for my Seymour Duncan pickups
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Good idea haha
@Voartist 2 жыл бұрын
What brand of wiring harness kit is that? I couldn't hear it well enough.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Gun Street Wiring shop.
@Nomad-cd2my 2 жыл бұрын
Remind me never to wire up a semi hollow! 😩
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Haha no kidding. I have a few new grey hairs after that one.
@stevenfalk4787 Жыл бұрын
How come no one ever plays one of these when they are finished? I can't find a sound bite of this guitar anywhere!!!!!!!!??????
@BradAngove Жыл бұрын
I’m a bit confused by this. I did a demo video playing this guitar like 3 weeks after this video.
@mattomon1045 2 жыл бұрын
no burning you are not Mr Ben you are Mr Angove and you can work it out.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Mat
@RevGerryRM 2 жыл бұрын
I've never had to cut the springs. Just be care.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had to with any other brand. For some reason the SD ones I get are always absurdly long.
@oldmanzen6682 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to give Solo another shot, but the thinline Tele kit I bought from them was horrible. Tons of flaws, and the neck didn’t sit properly in the pocket. It’s still in my basement, largely disassembled and a reminder that you get what you pay for.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
What’s wrong with how the neck sits?
@oldmanzen6682 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove Apologies if that came across as me trying to get you to solve the issue. I was just pointing out the issues some may have with Solo kits. As for the neck, it's too small for the pocket, leaving a massive gap on one side. I wasn't even able to align the strings to find a relatively sweet spot where it'd still work. Off topic though--or rather, back on topic--great work on that 335. The burst looks absolutely killer.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’m glad you like it.
@kmichaelp4508 2 жыл бұрын
2 cigars pal!😬
@davidbroussard2960 2 жыл бұрын
Not being mean, but my old lady and my self would like to know if you wear your little brother's t-shirts? Aww just kidding man. Don't be so serious bro. Don't be fooled, we love you. We're a fan.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
My little brother is the same size as me now haha.
@davidbroussard2960 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove great answer man. Thx for the laugh
@davidbroussard2960 Жыл бұрын
How do I claim my prize
@davidbroussard2960 Жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove how do I claim my prize
@BradAngove Жыл бұрын
Sorry David, there’s some kind of scam account stealing my picture and pretending to be me.
@georgede8573 2 жыл бұрын
Que homem todo lindo!
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know what that means but it feels positive so thank you haha.
@neverenoughguitars8276 2 жыл бұрын
I mean you could have tested the wiring before putting it in the guitar. Kind of a no brainer honestly.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the wiring works fine. It just shorted because of the braided wire being trapped. Did you not watch the video?
@neverenoughguitars8276 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove lol I typed the comment before watching the whole thing. My bad. Great video btw.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks man. Would have been nice if I got it right the first time.
@RNCHFND 2 жыл бұрын
Waiting for the onlyfans to drop
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Is that any different than Patreon at this point?
@RNCHFND 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradAngove I don't know, do you have sensual content on your Patreon? Respectfully asking
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
I have approximately zero content on my patreon honestly.
@Fiddlndan 2 жыл бұрын
for a guy that is always teaching about his fantastic finishing techniques , this guitar finish really sucks bro.
@BradAngove 2 жыл бұрын
Not everyone thinks my techniques are fantastic I guess haha.
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