Custom Guitar Build - The Leviathan - Buckeye Burl Top Orbital Guitars 2019-05-26 | FOR SALE NOW AT reverb.com/item/41394500-orbital-guitars-leviathan-1-buckey-burl-top-2019-natural-finish OR orbitalguitars.com/shopThis is my custom build of a guitar design I call the Leviathan, inspired by the Flying V, but with a few modifications for comfort and playability, as well as my own personal flair.Body is: Alder and Buckeye Burl with epoxy resin to fill voidsNeck is: Maple and Purpleheart with Buckeye Burl inlay and headstock platePickups: Rebel Yell set from Bare Knuckle PickupsTuners: Hipshot open back locking tuners (18:1)Bridge: Schaller non-tremelo roller bridge - black24 Frets: Nickel SilverBuild completed May 2019Instagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Couldnt Afford a PRS Private Stock, So I Made My Own Orbital Guitars 2024-05-05 | Welcome the full build and demo of this very obviously PRS inspired build! This video includes the entire making of the guitar and a playing demo. Build completed August 12th, 2023My Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Instagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGBody: SapeleTop: Golden Camphor BurlNeck Wood: Narra/AmboynaFretboard Wood: Malaysian BlackwoodColor/finish: Amber Burst / Lacquer# of Frets: 22Scale Length: 25.5"Fretboard Radius: 14"12th Fret Inlay: Golden Camphor Burl Orbital Guitars LogoBridge: Gotoh TunematicNut: Tusq XLTuners: Gotoh Locking TunersPickups: Bare Knuckle Special Edition Nantucket Soapbar P90 Set Bone White Bird of Prey EtchControls: 1x Volume, 1x Tone, 3-Way Toggle SwitchMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG00:00 - Intro00:12 - Making the neck06:36 - Fretboard Inlays15:57 - Carving the neck19:17 - Headstock work and side dots23:07 - Fret work27:41 - Making the body38:22 - Making the tailpiece42:27 - Carving the body46:17 - Sanding and staining50:40 - Gluing the neck and tailpiece52:28 - Applying finish53:41 - Making the nut55:43 - Oiling the tailpiece and neck57:57 - Assembly and finishing touches1:04:16 - Playing demo
Great Guitar Build Off 2023 - Invitational Entry - Oscar || Full Build and Demo Orbital Guitars 2023-11-26 | Enter the drawing here: dailyguitardraw.com/product/ggbo-david-ciminskie-orbital-luthieryWelcome the full build and demo of my Great Guitar Build Off 2023 build! This video includes the entire making of the guitar and a playing demo. The Invitationals this year require that the guitars are to be built with no less than 50% recycled materials.Alegree Shop: alegree.co.ukGGBO Website: greatguitarbuildoff.comDaily Guitar Draw: dailyguitardraw.comMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGBody: Reclaimed CedarControl Covers: CorianNeck Wood: Narra/AmboynaFretboard Wood: Gaboon EbonyColor/finish: Natural/lacquer# of Frets: 24Weight: 6.8lbs / 3.1kgScale Length: 25.5"Neck depth at 1st Fret: 19mmNeck depth at 12th Fret: 21mmNeck Width at Nut: 42mm (1 5/8 inches)Neck Width at 12th Fret: 52mm (2 inches)Fretboard Radius: 14"12th Fret Inlay: Corian Orbital Guitars LogoBridge: Gotoh TunematicNut: Tusq XLTuners: Gotoh Locking TunersPickups: Hand-wound "Humid Tropics" set by AlegreeControls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone, 3-Way Toggle SwitchMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG00:00 - Intro00:12 - Reclaiming wood for the body03:00 - Making the neck08:58 - Working on the body13:58 - Finishing and assembly17:52 - Playing Demo19:15 - Outro#GGBO2023 #greatguitarbuildoff2023 #ggbo23 #ggbo2023invitational@GreatGuitarBuildOff @CrimsonCustomGuitars
Great Guitar Build Off 2023 - Invitational Entry - Oscar || Part 3 - Details and Assembly Orbital Guitars 2023-11-19 | Enter the drawing here: dailyguitardraw.com/product/ggbo-david-ciminskie-orbital-luthieryWelcome episode 3 of my Great Guitar Build Off 2023 build! This video includes the finer details, finishing process, and assembly. The Invitationals this year require that the guitars are to be built with no less than 50% recycled materials.All hardware and electronics for this build were provided by Alegree in the UK, as a sponsor of the Great Guitar Build Off 2023. The pickups are their "Humid Tropics" humbucker set.Alegree Shop: alegree.co.ukGGBO Website: greatguitarbuildoff.comDaily Guitar Draw: dailyguitardraw.comMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG00:00 - Intro00:12 - Headstock veneer02:10 - Staining/Charring headstock03:57 - Wood hardener03:41 - Truss rod cover04:07 - Bridge pin dowels04:37 - Routing and drilling06:42 - Back plates07:47 - Gluing in the neck08:15 - Applying finish09:12 - Assembly11:49 - Final nut shaping13:09 - Weigh in and outro##GGBO2023 #greatguitarbuildoff2023 #ggbo23 #ggbo2023invitational
Great Guitar Build Off 2023 - Invitational Entry - Oscar || Part 2 - The Neck Orbital Guitars 2023-11-12 | Enter the drawing here: dailyguitardraw.com/product/ggbo-david-ciminskie-orbital-luthieryWelcome episode 2 of my Great Guitar Build Off 2023 build! This video includes the making of the neck. The Invitationals this year require that the guitars are to be built with no less than 50% recycled materials.The shaft of the neck is made of Narra/Amboyna, the fretboard is Gaboon Ebony, and the binding and inlays are Corian.Alegree Shop: alegree.co.ukGGBO Website: greatguitarbuildoff.comDaily Guitar Draw: dailyguitardraw.comMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG00:00 - Intro00:12 - Routing truss rod channel01:02 - Cutting neck taper02:24 - Truss rod access02:51 - Attaching fretboard03:58 - Corian binding and inlay09:32 - Carving the neck11:23 - Radius and side dots12:56 - Fretwork16:45 - Outro#GGBO2023 #greatguitarbuildoff2023 #ggbo23 #ggbo2023invitational
Great Guitar Build Off 2023 - Invitational Entry - Oscar || Part 1 - The Body Orbital Guitars 2023-11-05 | Enter the drawing here: dailyguitardraw.com/product/ggbo-david-ciminskie-orbital-luthieryWelcome episode 1 of my Great Guitar Build Off 2023 build! This video includes the making of the body. The Invitationals this year require that the guitars are to be built with no less than 50% recycled materials.The body is made of reclaimed Cedar from a barn door that is approximately 160 years old.Alegree Shop: alegree.co.ukGGBO Website: greatguitarbuildoff.comDaily Guitar Draw: dailyguitardraw.comMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG00:00 - Intro00:12 - Reclaiming the wood02:41 - Prepping the wood04:52 - Glue up05:21 - Shaping06:19 - Neck pocket07:37 - Charring the edges08:10 - Outro#GGBO2023 #greatguitarbuildoff2023 #ggbo23 #ggbo2023invitational
Full Build - Orbital Guitars - Custom T-Type Build and The Curse of Being a Maker Orbital Guitars 2023-05-21 | Welcome to the full build and demo of this T-type guitar! This was a video that I really dragged my feet on finishing and uploading because of all the issues and mistakes that happened throughout the build. This video includes the entire construction of the guitar, and a playing demo. Build was completed October 9, 2022.The neck is WengeThe fretboard is KingwoodThe body is Alder and RedwoodThe pickups are the "Brown Sugar" set from Bare Knuckle Pickups(no, they are not paying me to promote them, I just like them)My Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro00:14 - Making the neck blank01:51 - Making the fretboard02:32 - Cutting out the neck shape04:32 - Inlay work08:06 - Fret work11:27 - Carving the neck12:12 - Re-sawing the top12:37 - Making the Body14:07 - Gluing on the top14:57 - Routing cavities15:56 - Comfort carve16:31 - Body drilling17:24 - Mistake number 117:49 - Staining18:16 - Fixing the mistake19:04 - Gluing in the neck19:25 - Carving the neck/body joint20:03 - Headstock Veneer20:42 - Applying finish and mistake number 222:09 - The curse of being a creator (unmute if you want to hear it)22:50 - Assembly25:42 - The nut26:44 - String tree27:30 - Strap locks27:51 - Playing Demo - Clean, no effects29:36 - Playing Demo - Gain, no effects31:44 - Playing Demo - Clean, with effects34:33 - Playing Demo - Gain, with effects39:26 - Outro
Orbital Guitars GGBO2022 Entry - Full Build and Demo Orbital Guitars 2022-12-10 | Link to enter the raffle greatguitargiveaway.com/product/dan-ciminskie-orbital-lutherie-great-guitar-build-off-2022-professional-entry only $4 per entry, and you can purchase as many entries as you wish! Welcome the full build and demo of my Great Guitar Build Off 2022 (greatguitarbuildoff.com) build series! This first video includes the entire making of the guitar and a playing demo. Top: Opal-inlaid Walnut burlBody: Black limbaControl Covers: Black limbaNeck Wood: Indian RosewoodFretboard Wood: BocoteColor/finish: Natural/lacquer# of Frets: 24 Stainless SteelWeight: 7.6lbs / 3.44kgScale Length: 25"Neck Shape: CNeck depth at 1st Fret: approx. 19mmNeck depth at 12th Fret: approx. 21mmNeck Width at Nut: approx. 42mmNeck Width at 12th Fret: approx. 53mmFretboard Radius: 14"12th Fret Inlay: Mother of Pearl Orbital Guitars LogoBridge: Schaller Non-Trem Roller BridgeStrap Locks: Schaller S-LocksNut: Tusq XLTuners: Gotoh Locking TunersJack: Pure Tone multi-contact jackPickups: Fishman Fluence - Devin Townsend Signature set with Rechargeable Battery PackControls: 1x Push-pull Volume Pot, 1x Push-pull Tone Pot, 3-Way Toggle SwitchAll pots down = High output "active" humbucker voicing, Volume pot up = Passive humbucker voicing, Tone pot up = Single coil voicing(Both pots up will also = Single Coil voicing)My Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.00:00 - Intro00:16 - Making the neck11:24 - Making the body27:58 - Finishing and assembly35:59 - Playing Demo41:25 - Finished photo slide show42:46 - Outro
Orbital Guitars GGBO2022 Entry Build Part 3 - Finishing Touches Orbital Guitars 2022-12-03 | Link to enter the raffle greatguitargiveaway.com/product/dan-ciminskie-orbital-lutherie-great-guitar-build-off-2022-professional-entry only $4 per entry, and you can purchase as many entries as you wish! Welcome to Part 3 of my Great Guitar Build Off 2022 (greatguitarbuildoff.com) build series! This first video includes applying finish and assembly. The top is Walnut BurlThe body is Black LimbaCrushed Opal inlayThe neck is Indian RosewoodThe fretboard is BocoteMother of pearl inlayMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.00:00 - Intro00:13 - Carving neck/heel transition01:44 - Carving volute02:46 - Routing back plate for rechargeable battery03:28 - Making/installing the nut04:48 - Shielding paint05:33 - Spraying lacquer finish06:17 - Oiling the neck and fretboard07:19 - Installing bridge and ground wire08:30 - Installing jack08:59 - Testing pickups/wiring09:30 - Installing back plates09:59 - Installing tuners11:07 - Screwing down the pickups12:11 - Finalizing nut slots12:54 - Installing strap locks13:57 - Outro
Orbital Guitars GGBO2022 Entry Build Part 2 - The Body Orbital Guitars 2022-11-26 | Link to enter the raffle greatguitargiveaway.com/product/dan-ciminskie-orbital-lutherie-great-guitar-build-off-2022-professional-entry only $4 per entry, and you can purchase as many entries as you wish! Welcome to Part 2 of my Great Guitar Build Off 2022 (greatguitarbuildoff.com) build series! This first video includes the making of the body. The top is Walnut BurlThe body is Black LimbaCrushed Opal inlayMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.00:00 - Intro00:13 - Preparing the walnut burl 03:16 - Routing wire channel in body04:09 - Cutting out the body shape05:13 - Gluing the top to the body06:53 - Cutting neck pocket07:43 - Shaping the neck heel and test fit08:24 - Routing pickup and control cavities09:52 - Making back plates11:38 - Recessing controls 12:07 - Carving14:08 - Filling burl voids with opal18:19 - Hardening the Limba to prevent dents19:00 - Shaping the headstock19:39 - Making headstock veneer20:39 - Cutting space for/making truss rod cover21:35 - Gluing on headstock veneer23:01 - Drilling tuner holes23:29 - Filling headstock burl with opal24:57 - Gluing in the neck25:19 - Outro
Orbital Guitars GGBO2022 Entry Build Part 1 - The Neck Orbital Guitars 2022-11-19 | Link to enter the raffle greatguitargiveaway.com/product/dan-ciminskie-orbital-lutherie-great-guitar-build-off-2022-professional-entry only $4 per entry, and you can purchase as many entries as you wish! Welcome to Part 1 of my Great Guitar Build Off 2022 (greatguitarbuildoff.com) build series! This first video includes the making of the neck. The neck is Indian RosewoodThe fretboard is BocoteStainless steel fretsMother of Pearl inlayMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.00:00 - Intro00:16 - Preparing fretboard wood01:38 - Cutting fret slots02:24 - Truss rod channel03:46 - Cutting out the neck04:54 - Truss rod access05:24 - Gluing on the fretboard06:13 - Cutting neck taper07:33 - Inlay11:44 - Radiusing the fretboard12:40 - Inlay touch-up13:32 - Side dots14:24 - Fret install15:34 - Filling ends of fret slots16:29 - Shaping the end of the fretboard16:59 - Carving the neck17:58 - Fret level, crown, polish20:53 - Outro
Orbital Guitars - Custom Bass Build The Gorgon - Full Build and Demo Orbital Guitars 2022-08-28 | Welcome to the full build and demo of the Gorgon Bass! This video includes the entire making of the Bass. The neck is WengeThe fretboard is Macassar EbonyThe body is ZebrawoodMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:20 - Making the neck blank01:24 - Routing for truss rod02:07 - Cutting neck taper02:58 - Making the fretboard06:19 - Headstock wings06:57 - Gluing on fretboard07:40 - Dot inlays08:38 - Fretboard radius09:22 - Installing frets10:19 - Cutting neck profile11:21 - Fretwork13:30 - Carving the neck14:36 - Headstock veneer17:18 - Cutting out the wings20:17 - Gluing the wings to the neck21:04 - Carving the body23:54 - Drilling for knobs and routing control cavity25:26 - Making back plate26:33 - Pickup pocket26:59 - Drilling for wires and jack27:33 - Headstock work27:59 - How to sand knob recesses28:41- The nut29:44- Applying finish31:22 - Shielding paint32:14- Assembly34:44 - Demo37:33 - Outro
Orbital Guitars - Custom Bass Build The Gorgon - Part 2: The Body Orbital Guitars 2022-08-21 | Welcome to Part 2 of the Gorgon Bass build series! This second video includes the entire making of the Body and Finishing. The neck is WengeThe fretboard is Macassar EbonyThe body is ZebrawoodMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:20 - Cutting out the wings02:05 - Sanding the wings to shape02:50 - Carving the horns03:51 - Gluing the wings to the neck04:55 - Carving the body07:15 - Carving the neck heel07:47 - Recessing the knobs08:30 - Control cavity10:01 - Back Plate11:39 - Pickup cavity12:29 - Drilling for the jack12:56 - Headstock carve13:14 - Cutting nut slot13:47 - How to sand knob recesses14:46 - Gluing in the nut15:01 - Cutting nut slots and shaping the nut16:07 - Applying finish18:47 - Assembly21:57 - Outro
Orbital Guitars - Custom Bass Build The Gorgon - Part 1: The Neck Orbital Guitars 2022-08-14 | Welcome to Part 1 of the Gorgon Bass build series! This first video includes the entire making of the neck. The neck is WengeThe fretboard is Macassar EbonyMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:20 - Cutting neck pieces01:27 - Gluing up the neck blank01:52 - Routing truss rod channel03:05 - Tapering the neck04:13 - Cutting fret slots04:50 - 12th fret inlay08:38 - Headstock wings09:20 - Gluing on the fretboard10:16 - Dot inlays11:39 - Radiusing the fretboard12:12 - Side dots12:37 - Installing frets13:37 - Cutting neck profile15:04 - Fretwork17:23 - Carving the neck18:55 - Headstock veneer22:08 - Outro
Orbital Guitars - Custom Build Bob 1.5 - Full Build and Demo Orbital Guitars 2022-07-17 | Full commentary playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeY3my9UbhTzN1kGVKWvHzXj_ICK-MOcWelcome to the full build and demo of "Bob 1.5"! This video includes the entire construction of the guitar, and a playing demo. Build was completed November 15, 2021.The neck is WengeThe fretboard is EbonyThe wings are AshThe pickup is "The Witch" from Darkmoon Pickups (https://darkmoon.nyc/the-witch/)(no, they are not paying me to promote them, I just like it)My Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro00:14 - Making the neck blank02:09 - Making the fretboard05:25 - Cutting out the neck shape07:29 - Inlay work11:13 - Side dots12:14 - Fret work15:53 - Shaping the "headstock"18:44 - Recessing the bridge20:52 - Making the wings23:07 - Slicing the wings24:25 - Making wedges26:05 - Gluing in the wedges27:36 - Final body shaping29:37 - Carving the neck32:09 - Routing pickup pocket33:07 - Routing for output jack34:10 - Control cavity35:18 - Making the nut35:58 - Beveling the body36:32 - Filing nut slots36:56 - Applying finish39:03 - Grounding the bridge40:21 - Installing string anchors40:55 - Installing pickup42:42 - Installing strap locks43:12 - Playing demo - clean tones46:41 - Playing demo - crunch tones51:13 - Playing demo - high gain tones
Orbital Guitars - Custom Build Bob 1.5 - Part 4: Finishing Touches Orbital Guitars 2022-07-10 | Welcome to Part 4 of the "Bob 1.5" build series! This fourth video includes preparing the wood for the build, and the entire making of the neck. The neck is WengeThe fretboard is EbonyThe wings are AshThe pickup is "The Witch" from Darkmoon Pickups (https://darkmoon.nyc/the-witch/)(no, they are not paying me to promote them, I just like it)My Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:20 - Routing for output jack01:35 - Drilling a path for wires02:06 - Routing control cavity04:15 - Making the nut04:55 - Control access05:27 - Beveling the body06:14 - Filing nut slots06:44 - Spraying finish08:06 - Oiling the neck09:15 - Grounding the bridge10:43 - Installing string anchors11:31- Installing the pickup12:50 - Wiring14:01 - Installing strap locks14:24 - Outro
Orbital Guitars - Custom Build Bob 1.5 - Part 3: The Body Orbital Guitars 2022-07-03 | Welcome to Part 3 of the "Bob 1.5" build series! This third video includes preparing the wood for the body, and the fanning of the wings. The neck is WengeThe fretboard is EbonyThe wings are AshMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:20 - What is Bob?00:40 - Prepping the wings02:29 - Gluing on the wings03:36 - Slicing05:25 - Planning wing wedges06:28 - Making wing wedges07:42 - Gluing in the wedges09:21 - Final body shaping11:51 - S A N D I N G12:26- Carving the neck14:54 - Carving fretboard access16:09- Making the pickup pocket17:37 - Outro
Orbital Guitars - Custom Build Bob 1.5 - Part 2: Neck Completion Orbital Guitars 2022-06-26 | Welcome to Part 2 of the "Bob 1.5" build series! This second video includes preparing the wood for the build, and the entire making of the neck. The neck is WengeThe fretboard is EbonyMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:14 - Side dots02:06 - Installing stainless steel frets04:19 - Filling in fret slot ends05:16 - Fret leveling06:06 - Fret crowning06:49 - Fret polishing09:46 - Cutting neck profile10:42 - Adding wings to the "headstock"15:46 - Recessing the bridge17:14 - Drilling for bridge screws18:07 - Routing a wiring channel19:14 - Outro
Orbital Guitars - Custom Build Bob 1.5 - Part 1: Neck Construction Orbital Guitars 2022-06-19 | Welcome to Part 1 of the "Bob 1.5" build series! This first video includes preparing the wood for the build, and the entire making of the neck. The neck is WengeThe fretboard is EbonyMy Reverb Shop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:14 - Cutting neck pieces00:50 - Gluing up the neck blank01:51 - Routing truss rod channel03:14 - Planning fanned fretboard05:46 - Cutting fret slots06:20 - Gluing on the fretboard08:06 - Cutting neck profile/taper09:17 - Shaping the "headstock"11:02 - Routing for 12th fret inlay12:14 - Cutting mother of pearl for inlay17:12 - Radiusing the fretboard17:59 - Drilling truss rod access18:167 - Outro
Making an Entire Guitar from One Piece of Wood - The Wyvern - Walnut [Full Build] Orbital Guitars 2022-04-17 | For sale now at: reverb.com/item/53770196-orbital-guitars-wyvern-2-2021-natural-walnutFull build playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeY3my9UbhT_2bdkf8LR0RiNPiTtJ1EbThis is the complete build video on the making of the Wyvern custom guitar. This is a design that I have named the Wyvern, and it is my own design with some influences from both Strandberg and PRS. This build was completed on August 31, 2021.The body and neck are Black Walnut, and the fretboard is Macassar Ebony.The pickups are a Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P90 in the neck, and a Duncan JB in the bridge.The bridge is a Schaller Tunematic-style roller bridge, and the tuners are Gotoh locking tuners.orbitalguitars.comwebshop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Orbital Guitars Walnut Wyvern Build Part 3/3 (Finishing Touches and Assembly) Orbital Guitars 2022-04-10 | Welcome to Part 3 of Walnut Wyvern build series! This video includes all of the finishing touches and assembly.Storefront: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:14 - Making custom knobs05:22 - Preparing the neck to be glued in06:42 - Headstock Veneer and truss rod cover10:37 - Gluing in the neck11:25 - Carving the neck joint14:06 - Fretwork15:32 - Installing the nut17:35 - Applying finish20:12 - Shielding21:28 - Assembly27:17 - Outro
Orbital Guitars Walnut Wyvern Build Part 2/3 (The Body) Orbital Guitars 2022-04-03 | Welcome to Part 2 of Walnut Wyvern build series! This video includes all of the shaping, carving, and routing of the body.The body is Black WalnutStorefront: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:14 - Cutting body shape from the slab02:44 - Routing neck pocket03:58 - Drilling for bride, tailpiece, and electronics04:56 - Routing pickup pockets06:36 - Modifying drill bit to recess knobs08:51 - Carving the body13:58 - Routing control cavities14:46 - Making back plates18:43 - Carving the back of the body19:48 - Outro
Orbital Guitars Walnut Wyvern Build Part 1/3 (The Neck) Orbital Guitars 2022-03-27 | Welcome to Part 1 of Walnut Wyvern build series! This first video includes preparing the wood for the build, and the entire making of the neck. The neck is Black WalnutThe fretboard is Macassar EbonyStorefront: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Website: orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:20 - Cutting neck pieces from the slab01:09 - Gluing up the neck blank02:11 - Routing truss rod channel04:38 - Gluing on the fretboard05:45 - Cutting the neck taper07:05 - Cutting fret slots07:40 - Shaping the Headstock08:57 - Radiusing the fretboard09:59 - Routing for 12th fret inlay11:02 - Cutting mother of pearl for inlay13:44 - Add turquoise and gluing inlay 16:36 - Side dots17:28 - Installing frets18:52 - Filing and dressing fret ends20:46 - Carving neck profile22:47 - Outro
Custom Guitar Build || An Orbital Guitars T-Type || Full Build and Demo Orbital Guitars 2021-12-19 | Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeY3my9UbhRD1mKv8MTn4cnBL7fpt69LWelcome to the Full Build and Demo of my T-Type guitar build. This video includes the entire process of making the guitar: wood types, construction techniques, inlays, fret installation, guitar philosophy, staining, hardware prep, fretwork, applying finish, hardware installation, wiring, and assembly.Storefront: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Instagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:20 - Routing truss rod channel01:46 - Neck shaping06:56 - Cutting fret slots and radiusing fretboard09:12 - Inlay work14:26 - Installing Frets15:35 - Carving the Neck20:24 - Headstock veneer22:51 - Cutting out body shape24:42 - Making it semi-hollow26:25 - Prepping the top29:59 - Gluing the top to the body31:48 - Top and back roundover32:27 - Pickup and neck pockets36:27 - Staining41:49 - Prepping for hardware44:21 - Fretwork49:22 - Applying finish52:15 - Making the nut53:55 - Oiling the neck55:32 - Installing hardware59:02 - Wiring1:00:41 - Final Assembly1:02:39 - Finishing the nut slots1:03:58 - Clean demo1:07:36 - Overdriven demo1:09:08 - High gain demo1:13:14 - Outro
Custom Guitar Build || An Orbital Guitars T-Type || Part 3: Finishing Touches Orbital Guitars 2021-12-12 | Welcome to Part 3 of my T-Type build series! This third video includes all the remaining steps to complete this guitar: hardware prep, fretwork, applying finish, hardware installation, wiring, and assembly.Storefront: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Instagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:20 - Drilling holes for bridge and string-through03:11 - Fretwork 08:12 - Applying finish11:05 - Filing nut slots11:54 - Installing the nut12:12 - Drilling holes for tuners12:45 - Oiling the neck14:22 - Installing hardware17:52 - Wiring19:43 - Installing neck20:50 - Installing strap locks22:38 - Outro
Custom Guitar Build || An Orbital Guitars T-Type || Part 2: The Body Orbital Guitars 2021-12-05 | Welcome to Part 2 of my T-Type build series! This first video includes the entire process of making the body: wood types, construction techniques, inlays, guitar philosophy, and staining.Storefront: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Instagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:20 - Cutting out the body02:26 - Making it semi-hollow04:17 - Jointing and gluing the top06:10 - Interior body work07:51 - Gluing top to body09:40 - Front and back roundover10:19 - Pickup and neck pockets14:20 - Staining the body17:46 - Staining the headstock veneer19:44 - Outro
Custom Guitar Build || An Orbital Guitars T-Type || Part 1: The Neck Orbital Guitars 2021-11-28 | Welcome to Part 1 of my T-Type build series! This first video includes the entire process of making the neck: wood types, construction techniques, inlays, and fret installation.Storefront: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Instagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.0:00 - Intro0:20 - Routing truss rod channel01:45 - Cutting out headstock and neck 02:57 - Gluing on fretboard04:16 - Cutting and routing neck taper06:56 - Cutting fret slots and radiusing fretboard09:12 - Inlays and side dots14:25 - Frets15:33 - Carving neck profile17:50 - Filling fret slots18:43 - Nut slot19:38 - Tuner holes20:24 - Headstock veneer22:45 - Outro
Custom Guitar Build - The Basilisk - Birdseye Zebrawood Top [Full Build] Orbital Guitars 2021-07-11 | For sale now! reverb.com/item/50531633-orbital-guitars-basilisk-1-2021This is the complete build video on the making of the Basilisk custom guitar. This is a design that I have named the Basilisk, and it is my own design with some influences from PRS. This build was completed on September 7th, 2020.The body is Ash with a birdseye zebrawood top, the neck is Pau Ferro, and the fretboard is zebrawood.The pickups are the Crimson Guitars "Classic Hookers" set.The bridge is a Hipshot HM-Gibraltar bridge, the tuners are locking Hipshot open-gear tuners.orbitalguitars.comwebshop: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1Instagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Orbital Guitars GGBO2021 [Full Build] - Scratch Build Competition Orbital Guitars 2021-07-01 | For sale now! reverb.com/item/50531255-orbital-guitars-minotaur-2-2021-naturalWelcome to the extended cut of my Great Guitar Build Off 2021 (Scratch-Build) series! The build was completed on Saturday, May 22nd 2021. This video includes: the full build process and a playing demo.This Guitar:The top is Macassar EbonyThe body is Swamp AshThe neck is Roasted Flame MapleThe fretboard is CocoboloThe inlay is crushed Opal and Gold colored Brass flakes.#GGBO2021Storefront: reverb.com/shop/orbitals-boutique-1 OR orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNGThis video contains no paid promotion of any kind.
Custom 7-String Guitar Build Ziricote/Black Limba, Take 2 (Full Build) Orbital Guitars 2021-04-03 | The inspiration for this build was just an idea I had one day to make a Les Paul style guitar in a way that Gibson or Epiphone never would. I've seen LPs with 7 strings, and I've seen LPs with Floyd Rose bridges, but never both on the same guitar. I've never seen a LP with neck-through construction, and to make this guitar completely alien to every LP I've ever seen I decided to make this guitar with three single coil pickups too. The other inspiration behind this build was the extremely negative response to a video I made in 2017 in which I made a guitar out of Ziricote and Black Limba, so I decided to use those same materials again for this guitar. This is one of the strangest, yet most oddly compelling guitars I have made to date.This is the complete build video on the making this custom guitar, the build was completed on July 12th, 2020.The body is Black Limba (also known as Black Korina), the neck is Black Limba and Wenge, and the fretboard is Birdseye Maple with an Ebony inlay.The pickups are the Cobra Coil set from Bare Knuckle Pickups.The bridge is a Pro Series Floyd Rose 7 string bridge.Gotoh Tuners.The knobs are simple gold metal dome knobs.orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Custom Guitar Build - The Wyvern - Bog Oak and Flame Maple [Full Build] Orbital Guitars 2021-01-23 | This is the complete build video on the making of the Wyvern custom guitar. This is a design that I have named the Wyvern, and it is my own design with some influences from both Strandberg and PRS. This build was completed on June 9th, 2020.The body is Bog Oak with a maple core, the neck is Flame Maple and Wenge, and the fretboard is Chechem (aka Black Poisonwood).The pickups are the Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Signature set.The bridge is a Hipshot HM-Gibraltar bridge, the tuners are locking Gotoh tuners.The knobs are black metal dome with red abalone from Q-Parts.orbitalguitars.comInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
I Built The Crucible Guitar from DOOM Eternal (8 Strings) Orbital Guitars 2020-11-07 | Thank you for checking out my video on how I built the guitar from Doom Eternal!The idea of making a Doom themed extended range guitar is something that has been on my mind since 2018, but I could never decide on a design that I was happy with. Luckily, Doom Eternal came along and provided the design idea for me.The neck and "body" are made with Wenge.The "blade" is epoxy resin, the exact type I used is "Chill Epoxy - Chill Ice 1"The bridge and tuners are from Hipshot.Something new! I decided to create an Orbital Guitars Discord server that is open to anyone. Feel free to join if you want to chat about anything guitar, guitar making (mine or yours), music (whether it's music you made, or just music you like), gear, or providing/asking for feedback.Instagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Custom Guitar Build - The Chimera - Hybrid Body w/Stain Orbital Guitars 2020-04-04 | FOR SALE NOW AT reverb.com/item/41395761-orbital-guitars-chimera-2-hybrid-wood-top-w-stain-2019 OR orbitalguitars.com/shopThis is the complete build video on the making of this custom guitar. This is a design that I have named the Chimera, and it is my own design with some influences from both the Fender Stratocaster and the Strandberg Boden.The top is Black Walnut and Zebrawood, the neck is Pau Ferro, and the fretboard is Sabah Ebony.The pickups are the Fishman Fluence Devin Townsend Signature set.The bridge is a Schaller non-tremelo bridge, the tuners are locking Hipshot tuners.To see this build with narration and without time-lapse, there is a 7 part video series on the making of this guitar that can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeY3my9UbhRH0BezlK9rB78_obsikRklInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Custom Guitar Build - The Chimera - Quilted Maple Top Orbital Guitars 2020-02-08 | This is the complete build video on the making of this custom guitar. This is a design that I have named the Chimera, and it is my own design with some influences from both the Fender Stratocaster and the Strandberg Boden.The top is Quilted Maple, the neck is Jatoba and Wenge, the wings of the body are Black Walnut, and the fretboard is Snakewood.The pickups are Lace Deathbucker in the bridge position and Lace Alumitone in the neck position.The bridge is a Schaller Hannes Piezo bridge with an onboard preamp, the tuners are locking Grovers.To see this build with narration and without time-lapse, there is an 11 video series on the making of this guitar that can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeY3my9UbhSHao6JHQYDDhiv1b-3nzmAInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Custom Guitar Build - The Minotaur - Ebony Top Orbital Guitars 2019-11-02 | FOR SALE NOW AT orbitalguitars.com/shopThis is the complete build video on the making of this custom guitar. This is a design that I have named the Minotaur, and it was originally inspired by the Gibson Explorer, but modified for improved comfort and playability.The top is Ebony (the seller didn't list an exact species, but I suspect it is Gaboon Ebony), the neck is Padauk, the body is White Limba (also known as White Korina), and the fretboard is Pale Moon Ebony.The pickups are EMG 81 in the bridge position and EMG H in the neck position.All hardware is from Schaller, in their Vintage Copper finish.To see this build with narration and without time-lapse, there is a 9 video series on the making of this guitar that can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeY3my9UbhS2ZleO-jXq1eXoPw09wV9zInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
My First Attempt at Making a Guitar Neck from Scratch Orbital Guitars 2019-04-29 | The full build of the guitar this neck goes to: youtu.be/2xfJYF7kcz0A video of my first attempt at making a guitar neck from scratch, and all the complications that happened along the way.5 piece multi-laminate neck: 3 pieces Maple, 2 pieces Purple HeartEbony fretboardBuckeye Burl headstock plate, trussrod cover, and inlay (all pieces of buckeye burl were flooded with wood hardener to stabilize them).Nickel-Silver frets25.5 in scale24 frets10" fretboard radiusBuffalo horn nutInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Custom Guitar Build - The Flamelurker - One Piece Walnut Body Orbital Guitars 2018-12-10 | This is my custom build of a guitar I call the Flamelurker, named for the combination of flamed walnut in the body, burnt chrome pickup covers (from Bare Knuckle Pickups), and the shou sugi ban style birdseye maple pickup rings.All build videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeY3my9UbhQpEfNoq7yAFgkc_V_SSrckMaterials:Body wood - WalnutParts:Neck Pickup - Bare Knuckle Pickups - CrawlerBridge Pickup - Bare Knuckle Pickups - Cold SweatSchaller non-temelo bridge, Gold3-way toggle switch500k volume Pot500k tone PotKnobs - Gold Barrel KnobsTuning Keys - Grover Locking Tuners, GoldNeck - Brazilian Ebony shaft and fretboard, Perloid trapezoid inlays - made by WarmothStraplocks, GoldInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Custom Bass Body Build - Nevan from Devil May Cry 3 Orbital Guitars 2018-09-29 | Made on commission, a replica of Nevan from Devil May Cry 3 - as requested with no neck, no hardware, no electronics installed, no color added.Actual build starts at 1:12All build videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeY3my9UbhQpEfNoq7yAFgkc_V_SSrckStandard shape neck pocket.Bridge and Neck pickup pockets to fit Seymour Duncan Spb3 Quarter Pound P Bass Pickups.Holes for 1 volume and 1 tone nob, no selector switch.Wood used: Mahogany and Ribbon Stripe Sapele.Instagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Custom Guitar Build - The Griffin - Mahogany Body w/ Walnut Front Orbital Guitars 2018-06-13 | This is my custom build of a guitar design I call the Griffin, inspired by the Les Paul, but with a few modifications for comfort and playability, as well as my own personal flair.All build videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeY3my9UbhQpEfNoq7yAFgkc_V_SSrckI put the safety warning at the start of the video because I don't always follow it. Just because nothing bad has happened to me doesn't mean that I am doing everything properly.Materials:Body - African Mahogany with Walnut Veneer frontNeck - Birdseye Maple Neck+ Fretboard with Black "Nightswan" inlay - made by WarmothParts:Neck Pickup - Seymour Duncan Jazz ModelBridge Pickup - Seymour Duncan Distortion ModelGeneric stop-tailpiece - ChromeTunematic bridge - Chrome3-way toggle switch250k volume Pot500k tone PotKnobs - Chrome Barrel KnobsTuning Keys - ChromeStraplocks - ChromeInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Handmade Electric Guitar Body Build Ziricote/Black Limba (Full Build) Orbital Guitars 2017-07-16 | All build videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeY3my9UbhQpEfNoq7yAFgkc_V_SSrck(This is just a hobby, I do it for fun)Materials:Body wood - Black LimbaLaminate top - ZiricoteParts:Pickups - Black Winter set from Seymour DuncanGeneric stop-tailpiece, GoldSchaller roller bridge, Gold3-way toggle switch250k volume Pot500k tone PotKnobs - Q-parts black pearl on goldTuning Keys - Sperzel locking tuners, BlackNeck - Maple shaft, Ebony fretboard, pearloid binding, gold pearloid inlayStraplocks, GoldInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
Handmade Electric Guitar Body Build - Birdseye Maple/Walnut (Full Build) Orbital Guitars 2016-09-22 | (I am not a professional guitar-maker, this is just a hobby, don't expect perfection)This is the sixth guitar I have built, and is one of the most complicated builds I have done. In making this guitar we also used a slightly different wiring process for the electronics that makes this the most efficiently wired guitar we have made. My dad also occasionally appears in the video for some of the steps that require more than one person in order to be performed safely.Some additional info:Body:Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, and Walnut with a clear gloss finish.Neck: Wenge shaft and Ziricote fingerboard with perloid binding and no inlays, I ordered it custom made by Warmoth.Hardware:Generic stop tailpiece – blackSchaller roller-bridge – blackMetal cylinder knobs – blackSperzel locking tuners – black Pickups:Seymour Duncan Jazz Model neck pickupSeymour Duncan Black Winter bridge pickupInstagram: @orbitalguitarsEmail: orbitalluthiery@gmail.comOrbital Guitars Discord Server: discord.gg/JH8VWNG
