Thanks for doing this, Brad. This is a luxury for most us. You have other priorities and we all (I assume) understand the challenges of managing them. Sending you positivity and support.

I hope you realize how much time and trouble you've saved me I've watched a 100 videos and still confused this one casually nailed it good job and thank you 🙏

what happens if u increase the distance from 12th fret to saddle, say by 1/4 inch? will it affect the intonation? if not, what is the max dist, is it exactly the same distance from the nut to the 12th fret?

Hey Brad, I asked a few weeks ago about this Dragoncaster I am painting. So, I painted the design last night with acrylic and it looks awesome, but I was curious about getting rid of the imperfections before sealing it. Should I wait a few days and lightly sand and gently wipe clean. My initial plan was to seal with shellac, and I am still heading on that course. I just wanted to know about this lite sanding before sealing. Thanks, it looks awesome even though it's not exact. I made it mine!!

Thanks for the video Brad - looking forward to the rest of this project!

Haha I was cutting peoples hair during Covid! Hey I loved the video and that reddish burnt orange look is actually the colors I’m looking to do my van in mad Max, the die rolla car looks EXACTLY like that

That's a nice looking truss rod cover

Nice video brother and a killer guitar! Im right behing you with mine! Cant wait to see this paint work! ✌️&💙

Ok how is that true 2k has a pot life so how does this work

Duplicolor 1K clear works with it like a charm

It has been five years and I still havent been able to forgive you for changing things up in this video. How DARE you? Who did you think you were?

What I have used before to cut a armrest has been my drill with sanding flapper wheels. Did the rough part with a 60 grit. Worked my way up to 180. Then finished off with my sander. I know it's a crued way but it's turned out great the few times I have done it. However watching you do this I got to admit you make it look easy. Thank you Brad for your time on these videos.. I truly enjoy them

Hey man, how's that baby doing?

I don’t have the courage to carve on a guitar body yet.🤣 But it’s good to watch you do it. I have enough problem getting grain filler right. Yet I can spray paint pretty good. Better with a spray gun than a can.

What do you roughly charge for something like this for someone? Great videos. Long time viewer

The Shinto rasp is the best I ever had ! Thank you Brad

That looks like it's going to be a sweet ride Brad! ~Chris

Brad you ever do that scallop neck how to video I've been requesting for 3 yrs lol. Killin me bro

Fun fact: People who wear smartwatches usually do not respect their own and others' time.

It's coming along nicely. I don't know why, but I keep imagining this build with a solid maple neck, something I know is contrary for a LP. Most my guitars have maple necks which explains my preference and wandering imagination. 😊

This thing is really starting to take shape pretty quickly, and that relief carve looks perfectly comfortable! I hope you enjoyed your time away, and I can't wait to see when the paint starts on this project!!!

Cool build, I'm nervous to do mine. Once it's started, it's gotta keep going. Just don't do paint so.... it'll be oil. Thansk! Hope the kid is well.

Ive been following you a few years, mostly for the finishing tips. But you have been building guitar kits a lot lately. So ! When are you going to do a start to finish build from scratch and document it ?. Great vid btw 👍🏻

how long did you wait between color and clear coat? also is 1 can of clear coat enough?

Awesome. Now I just have to make the freaking neck so I have an idea of what the scale length will be! Anyway, thanks. This will actually help out immensely.

How did you decide to use sandpaper to applying polyurethane to your guitars and basses? I'm really intrigued by this!

I was transporting my project and a rain drop got on a part. I painted it with filler primer and I’m afraid you’re going to see that rain drop circling in the clear. I’m coving that clear with additional paint and other round of 2k clear. What do ya think? Don’t warty about it?

Hey Brad, just wanted to say you make one of the best guitar channels! I appreciate all your helpful videos and enjoy your sense of humor lol Thanks for everything you do :)

Everyone is super busy these day's, especially new dad's. I wouldn't do it in this day and age. Props to ya.

I have coated hammered paint with spray can clear polyurethane. I waited about an hour in 80 degree low humidity whether. I then applied two more coatings of the Poly, waiting an hour in between each coat. I then carefully removed painter tape on the edges that I did not want covered. It felt dry after 48 hours, but that was just the surface. (When pressure was applied it left an indentation under the polyurethane in the hammered paint.) So I stored the project in a dry, dust free environment for 2 weeks to let the hammered paint fully dry and cure under the polyurethane. It turned out great. I think the reason the polyurethane was able to adhere to the hammered paint so we'll, was I applied it while the hammered paint was still tacky, and the first coat of polyurethane was able to cure at the same speed of the surface of the hammered paint. To add more scratch and uv protection, I waxed the service with car wax.

I did mine without technical support or skills .... How long will it take to dry out after adding the last and final color spray How will it be dried too!

Played the Emily guitar on Father’s Day 3 weeks ago and the paint job still looks amazing brother!!! I don’t play it much but I always play her on Father’s Day. Thank you for the amazing job you did on the guitar!!!

My question is I do plastic model kits as a hobby. I use Rust-Oleum rattle cans to paint all my kids with. My question is is the 2K clear that you're talking about okay to spray over Rust-Oleum paint. Are there I understand what you're saying that once you break the can to use it it's a one-time thing unless you have a multiple paint jobs ready to go. What do you think.

Sooooo...is it supposed to be dry or tacky before i recoat?

Shake shake shake Shake shake shake Shake you're paint can 😂

Nothing like a ‘Newkie Brown’ for hydration ! Thanks for your very detailed and simple demonstration of positioning the bridge! (Where’s the confounded bridge!)

Trevor Wilkinson, Stew Mack, Grizzly.

I’m looking forward to seeing this one with your paint work, Brad!

Thank you Brad on your videos, I have learnet a lot from you. Just one question, is it acceptable to put nitrocellulose lacquer over acrylic lacquer ones the acrylic lacquer is dried for let say couple of weeks?

How is the family and the baby? How far are you going down the lawyer hole? My wife might go for her doctorate after her master which is half way done. Hope everything is well and you are having fun in life🤘🏼

really helpful

Still one of my all time favorite channels

Good to see you back, I'll keep watching and waiting for the next video - Cheers Brad

Great video

Thanks brother! Every time I run into a situation you have humble answers. I appreciate you.

I know this is an old video, but I've been trying to learn and there a lot of opinions out there without any real reasoning behind them. I like how the opinion here is grounded in reasoning. Appreciate it.

But the enamels like Rust-Oleum says right on the can to wait a few minutes between coats. Even the can is telling you to spray coats before it dries. So confused.

I am onto my final clear coat for my latest kit build and I've been using the nitro kit from Oxford Guitar Supply. I have to say, I absolutely love their products and thank you for recommending them. I've also ordered a tee from them too .. I think they look cool. Keep doing these awesome builds whenever you have time Brad. They are really helpful and slowly building my confidence.

How about take the mic out your shirt so we can hear you

I'll start a YT channel to pick up some slack for you :)