Who WON the The Great Guitar Build Off 2021 INVITATIONALS Crimson Custom Guitars 2026-09-18 | Who WON the The Great Guitar Build Off 2021 INVITATIONALS
RESULTS | The Great Guitar Build Off 2022 WINNERS of Scratch, Kit & Freestyle Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-11-15 | And the Winners Are......!3rd Place: Kit Build - Jesse Fishman - Guitar Monger - youtu.be/gnAs5TgG5n8Freestyle Build - Chris Weaver youtu.be/xMhWJ2UNk8MScratch Build - Jeff Pierce youtu.be/-cDI8HTWka42nd Place: Kit Build - Gabriele Reti youtu.be/VURUFtdt4WoFreestyle Build - Colin Beyer youtu.be/-rgAEk5cVCwScratch Build - Mark Gutierrez youtu.be/vmq_8T5Uh1o1st Place: Kit Build - Laszlo Sipos youtu.be/vJ5kyZxPKJwFreestyle Build - Gabriele Reti youtu.be/9TKqdvwwfb0Scratch Build - Arran Adair youtu.be/2sPWXPrPJHcThank you to our Sponsors who have donated some amazing prizes for this year's competition:Triton Tools - tritontools.com/en-GBThe Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.comRadian Tools - radiantools.comISOtunes Audio - isotunes.co.ukHouse of Resin - houseofresin.co.ukGluboost - gluboost.comand Crimson Guitars. #ggbo2022 #greatguitarbuildoff2022 #winners #competition For a full prize list go to greatguitarbuildoff.comChapters: 0:00 Introduction Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Fender Telecaster ASMR Fret Level, Crown, Polish & Setup for the Great Guitar Giveaway Launch Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-11-12 | Welcome to Crimson Guitars HQ youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 where Josh is giving this USA made Fender Telecaster a thorough going over, and this guitar could be yours via greatguitargiveaway.comWe are (re) launching the Great Guitar Giveaway website - greatguitargiveaway.com and the Dorset Guitar Museum http://www.dorsetguitarmuseum.com During the initial launch earlier this week the influx of users destroyed the server in minutes.. the new server is now online and has unlimited bandwidth.. so we should be ok this time.. fingers crossed! #guitar #guitargiveaway #lespaul #teardown #luthier Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Free Les Paul!?! Great Guitar Giveaway & Dorset Guitar Museum Launch Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-11-11 | Welcome to Crimson Guitars HQ youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 where Ben and Josh are looking at a beautiful 2017 Les Paul that could be yours via greatguitargiveaway.comWe are (re) launching the Great Guitar Giveaway website - greatguitargiveaway.com and the Dorset Guitar Museum http://www.dorsetguitarmuseum.com During the initial launch earlier this week the influx of users destroyed the server in minutes.. the new server is now online and has unlimited bandwidth.. so we should be ok this time.. fingers crossed! #guitar #guitargiveaway #lespaul #teardown #luthier Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & inspiration0:45 Great Guitar Giveaway and Museum Introduction2:22 The First Guitar to be given away - 2017 Les Paul - click that button!2:36 The Guitar Museum operational outline5:12 Begins checks on the Les Paul - neck first.10:51 Levelled, crowned, and polished, strings replaced.11:44 All set up then a peep at the wiring13:15 Soundcheck!Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Turning £10K of Wood into SHAVINGS! | Building a 42,000 Year Old Guitar! Ep 3 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-11-06 | Welcome to Crimson Guitars HQ youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's new studio set-up. In this episode Ben is working on the body of this guitar build, using the first chunk of 42K year old Swamp Kauri. This is going to be a hollow body guitar, which means that Ben has to turn this £10K piece of timber into Shavings!This guitar is a commission and the client has requested that Ben use these shavings, embed them in resin and build a guitar for charity. Comment below with suggestions - what should Ben build with these Shavings & Resin?#customguitar #electricguitar #guitardesign #custombuild #oldwoodChapters: 0:00 Introduction & slight recap1:29 This template set is available at crimsonguitars.com3:29 Making a router base for the new Triton Tools TRA0027:30 Stop procrastinating Ben - get routing9:48 Saving the Shavings to ask the Client what to do with them10:44 Success & and routing the lip for the top12:20 Perfect fit14:05 Braces and a bridge plate for the top, cut from the neck blank16:00 Adding a piece to the headstock17:35 Cutting the braces to size and positioning them18:00 Wny is Ben Bevelling the inner edge of the sound hole?20:10 Gluing in the braces21:25 Back to shaping the body on the bandsaw and spindle sander24:54 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Risky Cuts | Building a 42,000 Year Old Guitar! Ep 2 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-11-03 | Welcome to Crimson Guitars HQ youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's new studio set-up. In this episode Ben is using templates to work out where to cut the shape of the body and top pieces to maximise this beautiful and valuable piece of timber. He's also creating a multi-laminate neck blank with 7 sections separated with black veneer.#customguitar #electricguitar #guitardesign #custombuild #oldwoodChapters: 0:00 Introduction & slight recap1:45 Looking at the customised template set made in-house2:52 making the neck blank6:40 cutting the veneer and glue up with locating pins11:30 Back to the Body & Top12:35 using the Templates13:52 Need to make sure the top grain perfectly matches the body14:55 Masking tape and Superglue trick15:53 Off to the Bandsaw to cut out the top piece16:44 Cutting away the excess in the pickup and f-hole cavities19:15 Routing the outer edge and the pickup and f-holes20:55 Removing the template - no mess, no fuss22:14 Marking the outline of the body to match the top22:40 Cleaning up the inner curves of the f-hole23:00 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
I Messed up! A Guitar from a 4x4 FENCE POST | Hand Tool Only Acoustic Travel Guitar Build 12 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-29 | In this episode, Ben is trying to save a bit of time and ends up making a mistake. This will lead to an inventive solution for fitting the neck.#luthier #guitarbuilder #travelguitar #handtoolsonly #acousticguitar Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. You asked and Ben will deliver...our eccentric (read insane) Luthier will be building an entire guitar out of a single piece of Mahogany! With hand tools only...hopefully!Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & How did Ben mess up?1:17 Plans for this episode1:38 It's best to clear up excess glue before it cures2:25 Shaping the bridge plate3:15 Ben's book recommendation of the day4:14 Reshaping the front braces with tap testing & tiny handplanes6:44 Time to fit the top to the body7:57 Marking and cutting the internal braces and kerfing to fit12:03 Creating a radius 14:37 Problems with the neck pocket15:20 Doing a test fit before glue with spool clamps16:47 Time for glue19:10 Declamping and hand planing the excess from the sides22:50 Sanding carefully because of Past Ben's poor decisions...23:40 On to the neck - cutting the neck pocket24:43 Ben f****d up - How will he fix it?28:32 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Someone dropped this 194 Year Old Panormo Acoustic | Guitar Repair Ep 1 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-27 | #luthier #guitarrepair #panormoguitar #acousticguitar We are welcoming Sofia to Crimson Guitars HQ youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and what an amazing first project to be involved in. Ben and Sofia will be repairing this 194-year-old Panormo Acoustic guitar, and potentially, they will be building an exact replica in the near future.Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Sofia1:00 The Panorama restoration will be a collaborative project2:08 Sofia’s thoughts on this classic instrument3:20 This guitar is 194 years old and someone dropped it!6:50 The plan for this series7:44 Sofia is in awe of this instrument8:14 Discussing the repairs needed10:00 This guitar will be a key part of the Dorset Guitar Museum10:42 Talking about creating a replica of this instrument12:28 ConclusionThe Dorset Guitar Museum, coming soon - dorsetguitarmuseum.comThe Great Guitar Giveaway - greatguitargiveaway.comCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Enough Texture for You? | Mastery Bridge Installation & Prototype Redesign Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-25 | #luthierteardown #luthier #prototypeguitar #electricguitar #MasterybridgeWelcome to Crimson Guitars HQ youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 We want to clarify that this prototype was built for a third party and will not be a new Crimson model.In this video Josh and Ben are looking at a Crimson Prototype guitar and giving it a new lease of life - it's also looking for a new home.raffall.com/319319/enter-raffle-to-win-crimson-guitars-custom-hosted-by-crimson-guitarsChapters: 0:00 Introduction to this Crimson Prototype2:45 Plans for this guitar include a new Mastery Tremolo Systemmasterybridge.com5:00 Getting stuck in with this Luthier teardown6:34 Ben's Top Tip of the Day - how to remove Bridge posts8:48 Making adjustments for the new Bridge system9:45 Taking a look at the electronics10:08 Plugging the old holes11:25 Scuffing up the pickup cover to match the new Tremolo & Bridge11:50 Installing the new Mastery Bridge & Trem12:32 Reinstalling the modified Pickup13:09 Electronics & final set-up14:33 How does she sound?16:12 Weighing this guitar & Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Design, Inspiration & Prepping the Kauri |Building a 42,000 Year Old Guitar! Ep 1 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-22 | Welcome to Crimson Guitars HQ youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's new studio set-up. In this series, Ben is building a custom guitar for a very special client using 42K year old swamp Kauri from New Zealand (it took 4 years to get the authorisation to send this wood to the UK).In this episode, Ben is preparing the Kauri for, potentially, more than one guitar; and talking about the inspiration for this build - the Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster.#customguitar #electricguitar #guitardesign #custombuild #oldwoodChapters: 0:00 Introduction to the new build1:00 The Inspiration1:25 Wood Prep & figuring out where to cut first4:12 First cuts on the band-saw6:12 DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME! This is not the way to use a bandsaw safely7:38 On to the Felder to flatten the edges8:08 Making the biggest cut9:30 Marking out the bodies the on to the Triton Mitre Saw10:30 Using the Felder thicknesser - just fits11:05 To the Band-saw once more...again DO NOT do it this way12:06 More thicknessing magic - happy with that13:29 Talking about the inspiration for this build - the Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster15:55 A Mini Luthier Teardown & Ben's thoughts on the Acoustasonic20:48 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
The worst fret job Ive seen Fender! The Meteora - Great Guitar or is it just a pizza? Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-20 | Welcome to Crimson Guitars HQ youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's new set up in the Luthier's studio. In this video Ben takes a bit of a road trip to pick up a dream guitar - a Fender Meteora from Guitarbitz in Bath. guitarbitz.comWill this guitar stand up to a closer scrutiny or is it just a fun name for a new Pizza?#luthierteardown #luthier #teardown #guitarreview The Great Guitar Giveaway - greatguitargiveaway.comThe Dorset Guitar museum - coming soon - dorsetguitarmuseum.comChapters: 0:00 Introduction & road trip3:40 A closer look at the Fender Meteora7:02 Removing the strings and checking the neck9:43 Is this the worst Fret job Ben's ever seen?11:52 What's going on here?12:07 A Fret Level, Crown & Polish14:20 Ben takes a look under the scratch plate18:20 A quick repair and let's put her back together22:37 A quick demo with Josh & Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
My Watch Inspired Guitar Design for the Great Guitar Build Off 2022 Invitational Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-18 | #greatguitarbuildoff2022 #luthier #guitar #guitarbuilder #guitarbuilding Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video, Ben talks about his design for the Great GuitarBuild Off 2022 Invitational Challenge. This guitar will be Watch inspired, something Ben has wanted to do for many years. Great Guitar Build Off website - greatguitarbuildoff.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:45 The Hohner London Kingsway3:10 The construction method - 'non-standard'.4:42 The Shape - and the Crimson Un-cut Kit10:04 Adding the watchmaking elements - and more than a few bolts.16:59 No shielding! Leaded glass? and Humbucker Pickups and shiny pots. 19:38 Talking about the switches, control knobs, and tuners. 21:47 Pickups - House of Tone. houseoftonepickups.com 24:05 Customising the control knobs and tuners26:52 Looking at the hardware supplied by Crimson27:54 Wooden Pick Up surrounds - crimsonguitars.com/collections/new-products/products/wooden-multi-laminate-pickup-surrounds29:17 Chrome plating? Tick tock? 30:38 The Bridge34:26 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's Livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D, and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
A Guitar from a 4x4 FENCE POST - Brace for it!! | Hand Tool Only Acoustic Travel Guitar Build ep 11 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-15 | In this episode, Ben begins to bring everything together. Maybe the end is in sight?#luthier #guitarbuilder #travelguitar #handtoolsonly #acousticguitar Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. You asked and Ben will deliver...our eccentric (read insane) Luthier will be building an entire guitar out of a single piece of Mahogany! With hand tools only...hopefully! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:49 Preparing the back and the top prior to glueing them together6:18 Cutting out the soundhole7:11 Sanding the edges of the soundhole using a new tool - crimsonguitars.com/collections/new-products/products/sanding-stick9:08 Using a Damascus steel Nata to split the wood - zambeziknifeworks.com 11:02 Making and attaching the bracing for either side of the soundhole22:01 12 hours later - finessing the bracing on the top23:43 The bridge patch, and a broken clamp!27:41 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to the perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's Livestream camera setup includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over the bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D, and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Love it or Hate it?! The Yamaha Flying Samurai | Luthier Teardown & Giveaway Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-13 | #yamahaguitar #guitar #luthierteardown #loveit #hateit Welcome to Crimson Guitars HQ youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1In this video/episode Ben is taking a closer look at a beautiful Seafoam Green almost new old stock Yamaha SGV-300 Flying Samurai Guitar, it has some very minor playing wear and dings but is a stunning little guitar. And it could be yours! raffall.com/317730/enter-raffle-to-win-yamaha-flying-samurai-hosted-by-crimson-guitarsThis Competition is being run to help raise funds to build the collection of the Dorset Guitar Museum where enthusiasts will be allowed to come and have hands-on experience with many varied vintage, rare, unique, and interesting guitars.The Great Guitar Giveaway - greatguitargiveaway.comThe Dorset Guitar museum - coming soon - dorsetguitarmuseum.comChapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Looking at the Yamaha Flying Samurai - Love it or Hate it?2:00 A closer look at the bridge and pickups - such flexibility3:20 Plans for this episode & templates4:37 An overview of this guitar, curves and all6:20 Strings off and a closer look at the bridge6:55 A problem with the pickup lugs 9:20 the benefits of being at Crimson HQ - expert advice from Sam11:10 Using lacquer to fix the lugs11:50 Let's look at the Tremolo system - Why is it glued?!?15:28 Using the very versatile fretboard Cleaner 17:13 Neck and fretwork21:40 Removing the scratchplate to see the electronics26:05 Day 2 - Putting this beauty back together27:00 New strings & and complicated tuning system28:02 Adjusting the nut and the action and the intonation33:00 She may LOOK wrong, but she sounds Great!36:20 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Dream Unboxing | Bond Electraglide Carbon Fibre Guitar | My Personal CandyLand Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-10 | #vintageguitar #bondelectraglide #guitarmuseum #unboxing Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1. Ever since Ben made his Boba Frett guitar using a Bond Electraglide stepped fretboard, he has wanted to get his hands on one of these guitars...Ben unboxes one of the UK's most innovative guitars. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction0:30 The Big Reveal - using a Leatherman6:02 Opening that beautiful case - here we go........6:32 Serial No 00908. With the original cable & separate power control box. 7:36 The defining feature of the Bond Electraglide - that incredible fretboard.9:33 Tuning this beauty and checking all the features17:57 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's Livestream camera setup includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over the bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D, and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
A Guitar from a 4x4 FENCE POST - TINY Pieces! | Hand Tool Only Acoustic Travel Guitar Build Ep 10 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-08 | In this episode, Ben Glues the back to the sides and prepares the top piece. This includes modifying a compass tool so he can cut the perfect circles for the sound hole and rosette inlay. Did you know that in all Ben's years of Luthiery, he's NEVER done a rosette inlay before?#travelguitar #acousticguitar #luthier #guitar #guitarbuilder Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. You asked and Ben will deliver...our eccentric (read insane) Luthier will be building an entire guitar out of a single piece of Mahogany! With hand tools only...hopefully!Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & apologies1:20 Plans for the build in this episode1:50 Preparing the back to be glued3:35 Ben will be using Spool Clamps for this glue-up6:34 De-clamping after drying overnight6:58 Now on to the top piece8:04 Who else procrastinates with a little bit of sanding?8:25 Almost used a power tool…oops…8:37…so modify a compass instead.10:20 Marking out the sound hole and cutting inlay circles11:04 Modifying another tool - making a chisel even smaller11:30 Cutting a channel for a rosette inlay13:18 Preparing the inlay material16:58 Ben chooses Stain over Fire!17:33 All the Tiny Pieces!21:17 Cleaning up the rosette inlay22:18 A subtle effect with the stained end grain pieces24:39 Plans for the next stage & ConclusionDaily Guitar Raffle, coming soon! - dailyguitarraffle.comDorset Guitar Museum also coming soon! - dorsetguitarmuseum.comCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound | Track - Showed Me How to Heal (Instrumental Version) - Victor Lundbergepidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Golden Era Patrick Eggle Berlin Guitar | Luthier Teardown & Review Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-06 | Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video/episode Ben is looking at a beautiful 1992 Patrick Eggle Berlin Plus Guitar, it has some paying wear and dinks and dings but is a stunning little guitar. The frets have just been leveled and are polished to a level far beyond the average. eggle.co.uk#luthier #teardown #guitar Great Guitar Giveaway coming soon - greatguitargiveaway.comDorset Guitar Museum also coming soon! - dorsetguitarmuseum.comChapters: 0:00 Introduction & you could own this guitar 0:45 A brief history of this guitar & the Maker2:34 Is your guitar well made? Check the Nut...3:27 Ben's thoughts on this particular guitar5:07 Removing the strings and looking closer at the Sperzel Tuners9:18 The Pickups - Kent Armstrong - and the electronics12:20 It's a relatively thin body - But does Ben like it?13:08 The frets need a light level, crown & polish15:24 Polishing by hand and a final buff & strop17:50 Cleaner & Restorative 18:30 Putting it all back together & new strings19:30 Intonation and how does she sound?21:21 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Could this be my new favourite Block Plane? |Tool Tuesday Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-04 | #luthiertools #blockplanes #guitarbuilding #woodworking Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video, Ben is unboxing a little block plane that would have been most useful in the Hand Tool Only Build. This is the HP-8 Mini Block Plane by Bridge City Tool Works. Could this be Ben's new favourite low-angle block plane with added features? Chapters: 0:00 Introduction0:05 An unboxing of a Bridge City Tool Works Block Plane2:01 The Features Explained5:11 Looking at the depth guides - would you use/need them?9:12 Demonstration - he's impressed!10:06 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
What have I DONE? Gibson Les Paul Relic | The Hardware & Setup Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-10-01 | #relicaguitar #lespaulguitar #guitarraffle #guitarcollection Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video, Ben is using various abrasives and acids to age the chrome hardware of this US Gibson Les Paul. Also, check out our own soon to be fully launched guitar giveaway site and Guitar Museum: greatguitargiveaway.comdorsetguitarmuseum.comThis is a controversial topic and some people may take offense, but please remember to be kind in the comments. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction1:28 Taking off the pick-ups5:12 Will vinegar help age the pick-up covers? That would be a no!6:28 Aging pick-ups No.2 - using mechanical means.11:16 Using Ferrous Chloride 15:07 Putting it all back together17:17 Fret crown and polish using Crimson's new crowning file duo: crimsonguitars.com/collections/new-products21:16 Crimson Fretboard Cleaner and Restorative clean the fretboard21:50 Re-stringing23:03 Crimson Yellow Stunning Stain ages the Scratchplate26:50 Soundcheck28:04 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Scalpel Blade Nitro RELIC Process | Cutting on a Les Paul Just to See What Happens Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-29 | #relicaguitar #lespaulguitar #guitarcollection Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video, Ben is taking a great risk by using a Scalpel blade to age the Nitro finish on a 2016 US Gibson Les Paul. Ben is trying to recreate the aged and crack nitro finish of a genuine 1960s Burns Sonic model Bass. Also, check out our own soon to be fully launched guitar giveaway site and Guitar Museum: greatguitargiveaway.comdorsetguitarmuseum.comThis is a controversial topic and some people may take offense, but please remember to be kind in the comments. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:39 Early 60s Burns Sonic for the Museum and a Gibson Les Paul to be raffled2:55 For those of you who are squeamish we advise you to turn away now!7:09 Light sanding to dull the finish slightly 9:03 Back to the scalpel and a bit of help with a scraper and a fret rubber12:32 A combination of Crimson Water Based Stain and grease to age the wood13:37 Moving on -15:15 Off with the knobs, strings, and hardware and back to the scalpel 19:18 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
GGBO 2022 | Very Important Information about the END of the Competition and VOTING Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-28 | #ggbo2022 #greatguitarbuildoff2022 #challenge #deadline #voting Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and an update about the Great Guitar Build Off 2022 Cometition as we are reaching the deadline for our challengers. This video contains some important information about the deadline, posting your final videos and how to vote for your favourite guitar builders.We've also included just a taster of the amazing builds you can expect to see from October 1stCompetitors please go here for more information on the GGBO Forum: greatguitarbuildoff.com/a/p/GGBO22/post/1478842775?space=1926430916Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
60s Hohner Kingsway Guitar | Luthiers Teardown & Vintage Guitar Review Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-27 | #vintageguitar #guitarcollector #guitarmuseum #guitarreview Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. This is a Luthier Teardown where Ben reviews an early 1960s Hohner London Kingsway, one of the very first electric guitars made in the UK by Hohner London. This is also one of the first additions to Ben's Guitar Museum, which will be hosted at Crimson Guitars, opening soon to all Guitar lovers to come and experience guitars from the 1960s or earlier. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction1:26 About this guitar9:27 Taking the guitar apart and giving it a little clean.15:06 Checking all the wiring20:32 Addressing The Neck! (Is this the worst fret job ever?) studio.youtube.com/video/frvfDE5tELI/edit35:49 Ben has a new toy!! Now we can look inside guitars. 38:54 Putting the neck and strings back on the guitar 41:36 Soundcheck48:43 ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr Silver Lights and Golden Thoughts - Christian Andersen___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
A Guitar from a 4x4 FENCE POST - Risky Business | Hand Tool Only Acoustic Travel Guitar Build Ep 9 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-24 | In this episode, Ben bites the bullet and attempts to bend the sides to sharp angles without breaking. This involves carefully cutting, but not all the way through, chiselling a bevel. Then using hot water, clamps and wedges to dry the piece into shape. By the end of this episode, if nothing breaks, Ben might just attach the sides to the back...#travelguitar #acousticguitar #luthier #guitar #guitarbuilder Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. You asked and Ben will deliver...our eccentric (read insane) Luthier will be building an entire guitar out of a single piece of Mahogany! With hand tools only...maybe!Chapters: 0:00 Introduction0:52 the Plan for today1:41 Let’s get cutting2:12 Sharpening a chisel to cut the bevels3:39 Light trick to see if Ben has cut deep enough and consistently6:44 Which would you choose - Simple or Convoluted?9:09 2nd cut - smaller angle = less of a bevel10:29 How do you measure something so small?11:06 Time for some hot water and bending12:51 Using a bending jig - is this cheating?15:19 Changing the angle18:14 First bend done and clamped in place to dry for glueing19:45 First bend dry and ready for glue - decamping21:23 Making some ‘not technically’ kerfing…24:07 Time for glue and …clothes pegs…25:15 it’s all coming together - lets bring in the back piece26:11 Using a hand plane to clean up the sides26:21 Dampen the end grain to make it easier to cut27:49 How to fit all these pieces together28:54 Figuring out the break angle31:29 Creating the neck pocket33:19 Cleaning up the kerning34:07 Gluing and shaping the neck pocket36:10 Gluing the sides together, finally37:03 Decamping…chiselling - a little more tidying up to do40:22 ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound | Track - Showed Me How to Heal (Instrumental Version) - Victor Lundbergepidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Re-Fretting an Early 60s Hohner Kingsway Guitar | 1 of the UKs 1st ever Electric Guitars Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-21 | #guitar #hohnerlondonkingsway #guitarrepair #guitarrefret #guitarmuseumWelcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video, Ben is looking at a 1960's Hohner London Kingsway, one of the very first electric guitars made in the UK by Hohner London. This is a lovely guitar and in quite a good condition, but in its past, someone replaced the frets and did it badly! Under Ben's care, this guitar will be back to playing quality and will find a home in the Guitar Museum soon. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Neck is off - and it is bowed!3:00 Now the frets are taken off beginning with a soldering iron.4:13 Crimson levelling beam for the fretboard 4:31 A bit of rosewood dust fills the dents5:02 Fret Slot Cutting Saw to finesse the slots 5:34 Installing the frets and checking that the neck is straight - it is looking good.8:00 Completing the fret job using Crimson Guitars fret levelling tools (card)9:33 Now for Fretboard Cleaner and Restorative 9:55 Re-attaching the neck and re-stringing the guitar10:25 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr Silver Lights and Golden Thoughts - Christian Andersen___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Luthier Teardown |1979 Peavey T-60 | pt 2 Rescue a Busted Pickup! Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-17 | #oldguitar #guitar #guitargiveaway #cncmade #innovation Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. This is a Luthier's Teardown of a 1979 Peavey T-60. In this episode, Ben tracks down the electrical fault and is concerned that the pick-up will need to be replaced. Sam, Crimson's Pick-up and electronics Maestro, takes over and finds out that this pick-up may NEVER have worked correctly!?!ATB Guitars - atbguitars.comWiring Diagram here: talkbass.com/threads/peavey-t-40-phase.1056347Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & electrical faults1:30 Trying to take the pickup apart to find the fault4:40 What to do next6:40 At Crimson HQ with Sam7:30 Examining the pickup - how did they make it?10:13 Sam may have found the problem11:30 Putting it all back together and testing15:36 Back in Ben's shed with good news!16:50 Fitting the repair pickup back into position & testing20:00 HOW MANY Screws are to hold this Scratchplate!?!21:20 Refitting the neck23:50 How does she sound?26:36 Conclusion & final thoughtsCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Luthier Teardown | 1979 Peavey T-60 - 1st fully CNC made guitar EVER & Full of Surprises pt 1 of 2 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-15 | #oldguitar #guitar #guitargiveaway #cncmade #innovation Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. This is a Luthier's Teardown of a 1979 Peavey T-60. One of the first, fully CNC-made guitars with very innovative electronics. And this guitar reveals surprise after surprise as Ben takes a closer look.ATB Guitars - atbguitars.comWiring Diagram here: talkbass.com/threads/peavey-t-40-phase.1056347 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction2:12 Short explanation of characteristics of CNC production4:35 1979 T-60 - with Instructions - the overview7:50 The details: Weight: 4.596 kg (10lbs 2ozs) Scale length: 650mm Nut: 42.5mm 12th Fret: 51.2mm End of neck: 55.5mm9:10 The sound! 13:49 The Teardown - strings off and truss rod adjustment.19:09 Fret crown and polish and unusual neck manufacture technique24:50 Off with the Scratchpate - 19 screws later27:12 The Wiring!33:31 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
I Bought TOO MANY Guitars | Said no one ever Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-13 | #guitargiveaway #vintageguitar #prelovedguitars #oldguitar Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and a slightly different video. Ben may have gone a little overboard at the last Gardiner Houlgate auction, but a lot of these guitars will be for the new Daily Guitar Giveaway - greatguitargiveaway.com and others are for Ben's Museum/ reference library of 1960's guitars.More to come on both of these projects soon.Gardiner Houlgate - gardinerhoulgate.co.uk Chapters: 0:00 Introduction0:52 Daily Guitar Giveaway - watch this space! 2:27 1950's Maccaferri Jazz Guitar4:22 1965 Airline Resoglass Short Scale 7:02 Jolana Tornado x two 10:15 1980's Kay K45 Rifle Guitar 11:06 Vintage Formanta15:09 1990's Berlin Pluss - Patrick Eggle16:24 Formally a 1976 Gibson S1 - however - this has been taken apart somewhat19:23 1961 Hofner 191 Double-Neck 22:00 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
FULL BUILD Cyberpunk 2077 Custom Guitar Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-10 | #luthier #guitarbuilding #guitardesign #guitarbuilder #custombuild Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In 2020 Ben embarked on an ambitious endeavor - inspired by the game Cyberpunk 2077 - he would turn a simple Kit Guitar into an epic masterpiece. Did he succeed? You decide...Chapters: 0:00 Cyberpunk 2077 Introduction0:36 The design concept & Kit guitar1:33 Is it too drastic to cut the whole body in half?2:05 Cutting facets into the body3:00 Work holding is key when hand carving3:40 Design changes already?4:20 - Cutting a body in half by hand - this sucks5:27 Opps, Accidental gap means more material to be removed6:50 Playing with Acid to practice etching7:54 Routing the control cavity8:14 Carving the sound holes and internal cavities11:09 Designing the finer details with a 2077 theme & metal working…13:42 Design and inspiration14:52 Yet another design change…16:44 Playing with LED light effects & more inset metal plates18:12 How to work the recesses around the control knobs19:40 Prepping and gluing the aluminium plate to the body20:20 Clamping to a curved surface is complicated! Triton’s Pocket Hole Jig Clamps come in handy!20:55 Declamping and cleaning up the residue21:12 Hand carving the bevelled edges21:40 Shed Digressions….22:10 Beginning the tedious sanding process23:38 2 into 1 with perspex and lights!24:59 Using turnbuckles in an unusual way26:01 All those tiny details that take so much time - to such good effect28:50 The making of a one-of-a-kind fretboard33:31 Now for the finishing, electronics, and hardware35:58 Finishing the headstock and fret crown and polish, finally the strings39:49 - and - it buzzes!40:57 Backplates and aging the guitar - the result44:09 ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
This Tiny Triton Router has a Game Changing Feature for Luthiers | New Tool Day Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-06 | #tooltuesday #luthier #tritontools #gamechanger Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. Ben has been building guitars for many years, and he can not imagine doing this without using a router (except in the Hand Tool Only Build). Once intimidated by router, Ben could happily use one on a daily basis now. This TMNRTR 880W Trimmer Router from Triton Tools is a game changer for luthiers everywhere! Ben explains why:The Trimmer Router from Triton - tritontools.com/en-GB/Product/Power%20Tools/Routers/TMNRTR Chapters: 0:00 The tools Ben used before! 2:16 Triton has produced a game changer 2:42 Teenage Mutant Ninja Router.........4:52 The 'Fun Stuff'7:59 The Demonstration10:09 Summing-up11:04 ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Luthier Teardown | 1987 Washburn G-5V - Check out the Amazing 2001 Wonderbar Tremelo Bridge Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-03 | #washburnguitars #wonderbartremolo #oldguitar #luthier #guitarbuilder Welcome to Crimson Guitars and a Luthier's Teardown in Ben's home workshop. youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 This is a new series where Ben takes a pre-loved guitar and takes a much closer look. This guitar is a 1987 Washburn G-5V with an amazing 2001 Wanderbar Bridge. Ben is going to take a much closer look at this interesting, possibly overengineered, tremolo system and share his thoughts.Overall, this guitar needs some TLC, new strings, and a much-needed fret level, crown & polish. Chapters: 0:00 Meet the 1987 Washburn G-5V2:27 This Guitar has now been won!3:07 Taking a closer look at the Wonderbar Tremolo Bridge4:06 Removing the strings and the neck4:54 A closer look at the Pickups & finding the obligatory loose screws6:57 Let’s take a look under the back plate9:10 On to the neck9:47 Getting access to this Truss Rod is interesting!10:20 A lot of high and low frets here…10:57 Protecting the nut while levelling the frets11:54 Trying the conical fret file again12:09 Puppy break!12:24 Nope, Ben still doesn’t like this file13:35 Polishing the frets & cleaning the fretboard14:09 Masking and Buffing the frets15:59 Final polish with the new Crimson Fret Strop16:28 Crimson’s Cleaner & Restorative really refreshes this fretboard17:10 Reattaching the neck17:48 How to fix a screw hole that’s stripped or too big with cocktail sticks18:32 A closer look at the Tremolo Bridge20:10 Cleaning and a little TLC21:37 Fret Rubbers are so versatile & so are Levelling Beams24:24 Restoring this bridge, make it fully functional for another 20-30 years26:10 Looking at the internal parts27:22 Over-engineered or really elegant design? You decide…28:12 Putting it all back together with new strings28:40 Retuning and setting the intonation and the Trem arm30:07 Ben’s thoughts32:19 ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Meeting the Dave Grohl and Pat Smear Monkey Wrench 1990 Gretsch White Falcon Guitar Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-09-01 | #vintageguitar #davegrohl #guitarauction #monkeywrenchvideo #gardinerhoulgateEvery serious guitar player, or guitar builder, should have a Guitar Bucket List. Those guitars, whether owned by an iconic artist, or made by a renowned luthier; that you would love to 'meet', hold or have the privilege to play. Ben has recently had such a privilege - meeting the Dave Grohl and Pat Smear Monkey Wrench 1990 Gretsch White Falcon Guitar at the Gardiner Houlgate Specialist Auctioneers.Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 This guitar was Pat Smear's personal 1990 Gretsch White Falcon hollow body electric guitar, made in Japan. It was used by Dave Grohl in the video for the bands 1997 single 'Monkey Wrench’ and used by Pat Smear on 'The Colour and The Shape' album recordings. The guitar also used live on various Foo Fighters tours; the body in Classic White Falcon finish with orange sparkle binding, ebony fretboard, modified Cadillac tailpiece, modified switching, and the body with pillow filling interior. (Funny story :D)Information taken from the Gardiner Houlgate website and auction listing - auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk/catalogue/lot/bd9ccb66221a2241249b233d9eec073c/aa3256dfaa581b83dd9a740d7ec8e30d/the-guitar-auction-four-day-sale-including-guitars-a-lot-636This auction will be taking place on the 7th of September, 2022.Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosrTrack - What Would Grohl Do 2 - Björn Skogsberg.wav ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
A Guitar from a 4x4 FENCE POST - Cool Ideas | Hand Tool Only Acoustic Travel Guitar Build Ep 8 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-08-27 | In this episode, Ben 'de-clamps' or takes off the masking tape holding the front and back pieces flat while gluing, and uses a variety of hand planes to bring both pieces to the correct thickness. He cuts two side pieces from the solid chunk and starts to plan how to seamlessly bend the corners into shape. This will involve some bracing pieces that have to be custom made to fit the correct angles. He also begins to piece together the neck pocket...#travelguitar #acousticguitar #luthier #guitar #guitarbuilder Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. You asked and Ben will deliver...our eccentric (read insane) Luthier will be building an entire guitar out of a single piece of Mahogany! With hand tools only...maybe!Chapters: 0:00 Introduction stuff & nonsense1:00 ‘De-clamping’ the front and back pieces2:10 Removing material using a modified hand plane2:55 Controversial subject - but technically, he’s not using this on the build…3:20 Sharpening stones & leather strop4:30 Bracing the work and starting to remove material5:22 Masking Tape & Superglue trick6:00 Working towards a much smoother, flatter surface7:02 Using a Scraper8:03 Getting thinner, pretty shavings8:19 On to the larger chunk of wood9:14 More hand sawing for side pieces10:17 Have we finally broken Ben?11:00 Shooting board for perfect straight edges11:35 Another Masking Tape Trick…okay?11:55 Talking about the kit guitars & Ben going off piste13:15 Scoring lines - measure, measure…cut14:02 Checking the plans and doing a test piece14:44 Cutting the wedge and test bending16:30 Making a corner brace with the correct angles for support17:44 Don’t try this at home…..or in public?18:48 Using hand tools to cut out a Neck Pocket19:40 More cutting and planing…20:43 Cutting the angled sides using facets21:40 This process is hard on the hand tools - more sharpening23:05 Ben cuts to the alphabet24:25 Ta daaaa & in the next episode…Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound | Track - Showed Me How to Heal (Instrumental Version) - Victor Lundbergepidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Great Guitar Build Off 2022 | Some Highlights from the Scratch, Kit and Freestyle Categories Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-08-25 | #greatguitarbuildoff2022 #ggbo2022 #greatguitarbuildoff #highlights #contestants Here are some highlights from many of the Scratch, Kit and Freestyle Build competitors: All of these builders, and more, can be found on the GGBO 2022 website - greatguitarbuildoff.comChapters: 0:00 Sweet T Guitars - Scratch Build0:34 Adair Guitars - Scratch Build1:11 Benedikt Gerhard - Scratch Build1:41 Chris Brown - Scratch Build2:11 Colin - Beyer Works - Freestyle2:50 FAV Guitars - Freestyle3:20 Gerasimos Batas - Scratch Build3:50 Elysium Firehawk - 4:20 Goth Rider Creations - Scratch Build4:50 Strutt Guitars - Harry Cox - Scratch Build5:19 Bernhard Klier - Scratch Build5:50 Jeff Proulx - Scratch Build6:23 Michael McDowell - Scratch Build6:54 Michael Primes - Freestyle & Scratch Build7:24 Nicky van Drill - Scratch Build7:56 Austin Cerny - Scratch Build8:14 Rand Mock - Scratch Build8:47 Taiho Guitars - Kit Build9:18 Bonehead Guitars - Scratch Build9:49 Kurvy Woodworking - Scratch Build10:19 Mangled Guitars - Scratch Build10:48 Domenico-Anuallaf - Scratch Build11:18 Aviv Ratzin - Kit Build11:48 Mick’s Guitars - Scratch Build12:18 Tunguska Guitars - Scratch Build12:48 Ravencroft Guitars - Scratch Build13:19 Child of Animus - Scratch Build13:49 Colin Lloyd - Scratch Build14:23 Fishman GuitarMonger - Kit Build14:51 Martin Roberts - Freestyle15:19 Skint Guitars - Scratch Build15:49 Nisse’s Guitars - Kit Build16:19 Christopher (Kit) Wareham - KitWN - Scratch Build16:49 Paul Cavalloro - FreestyleCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Early 50s Les Paul converted to 59 Specs | New Top. New S/N. New parts.. Hello Theseus? Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-08-23 | #vintageguitar #lespaulguitar #guitarauction #luthier Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 Ben has been out and about and visited Gardiner Houlgate The Specialist Auctioneers - gardinerhoulgate.co.ukThe joy of owning an old guitar is as much about the guitar, as it is about the story behind that guitar.Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:25 A 59 Les Paul, or is it?1:03 It's actually an early 50's Les Paul Conversion1:49 The one worrying thing about this guitar4:30 Does the story of this guitar make it more interesting?5:15 the Auction and the specs7:30 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
FULL BUILD c.25K Year Old Bog Oak & Gold Resin RIVER TABLE - worth £25K Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-08-20 | #houseofresin #resintable #bogoak #rivertableThank you to House of Resin for making this video possible.Welcome to Crimson Guitars HQ and a video that's slightly different from the norm. youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 The team at Crimson has been working on a side project - a River Table using nearly 25 THOUSAND-year-old Bog Oak and 38 litres of epoxy!We used the Alumilite Amazing Deep Pour from House of Resin for this project and couldn't be happier with the result. houseofresin.co.uk/alumilite-amazing-deep-pourTable dimensions: 183cm x 84.5cm x 22mm (the table sits 74cm off the ground)Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Where this all started3:25 Wood prep5:16 The resin pour with House of Resin7:02 Using good vibrations & fire to get rid of bubbles...8:18 Flattening the resin with a router sled & 11:08 Cutting the table top to size11:36 Hand sanding & more sanding13:50 Hand polishing and buffing14:18 Fitting the legs16:01 More buffing and polishing17:07 Applying an Oil finishCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Restoring a set of Vintage Marples Socket Chisels - could these be my new favourite tools? Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-08-16 | #chisel #toolrestoration #sharpening #vintagetools #workshop Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video, Ben has a set of vintage forged steel chisels that need some TLC. This tool restoration will involve grinding the chisels back to a perfect 90-degree edge. Ben then sharpens them to the correct 25 degree cutting angle for a bevel edge set perfect for paring work. One of the wooden handles has been repaired in the past, not very well, so Ben fixes this. Why do all vintage tool seem to have white paint spots? Comment below...Also - Ben's new chisel racks are now available - crimsonguitars.com/products/acrylic-tool-rack?_pos=1&_sid=60811ae86&_ss=rChapters: 0:00 Could these be Ben’s new favourite chisels?1:50 The Robert Sorby Pro Edge2:30 The only problem with the Pro Edge…3:36 Doing this by eye vs. Using the guides?4:48 Bevel set & what is it with vintage tools and white paint?5:19 Cleaning up the handles & fixing an old repair6:41 Finishing the handles with blonde shellac8:05 Sharpening with Shapton Stones9:36 Sharper than the average - now to take it further with a strop10:35 The paper test to see how sharp it is10:57 Summer Sale 202211:16 Fixing the handle with the missing piece13:27 Ben’s reasoning behind having so many tools…14:10 Why these chisels in particular & ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Stop! Rewind...fretting a new fretless bass guitar | a Tutorial in changing your mind! #luthier Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-08-13 | #guitarbuilder #guitar #bassguitar #guitarbuilding #guitardesign Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. This is the last video in the recent Bass build series. When Ben completed with Fretless Bass during a series of livestreams, it was raffled off with the proviso that if the winner so desired, Ben would turn it into a fretted bass. This indeed happened and we hope that the new owner of this instrument has as much enjoyment playing it as we had watching Ben build it.Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & recap2:05 First - remove the brass inlays2:47 Saving the strings and protecting the body3:55 First cut - this is a daunting task5:00 Deciding how to remove the custom inlays without damaging the fretboard8:34 Modifying an everyday tool for a custom purpose10:45 Protecting the body 12:19 Fret Pullers have another use…13:30 And done!…with the first stage14:01 Re-cutting the fret slots deep enough14:27 Using a triangular file to chamfer the slots15:10 Putting the correct radius into the fret wire16:51 Cutting the frets to size.18:00 The other..Other Masking Tape Trick19:05 Wood glue vs Super glue for frets19:47 Installing the frets23:35 Cutting off those sharp fret ends and then bevelling them25:36 Using a levelling beam & fret end dressing file to round the ends27:33 Now on to levelling the tops of the frets28:25 How to use a levelling beam29:06 Checking things with the fret rocker29:29 Sometimes you DON’T need the Crowning File30:35 Starting the fret polishing process with fine sand paper & fret rubbers32:29 Masking the fretboard and using the buffing machine34:40 SHINY! Now to clean up and remove the masking tape35:59 Using the Fretboard Restorative 37:12 Restringing & Noodling…38:10 Need to shim the nut with a thin piece of brass41:33 Tighten the strings, tune it up and let’s hear it again42:15 ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
The OLDEST and Most Valuable Wood delivery to Crimson Guitars EVER! | Custom commission coming soon Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-08-10 | #exoticwood #moisturemeter #newzealand #guitarbuilder #luthier Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and the most exciting and valuable wood delivery to Crimson HQ EVER! This wood is New Zealand swamp Kauri - very rare and very, very old. Carbon dating puts it at 41,840 years old (+/- 878 years...). This wood belongs to an exclusive client and Ben will be building at least one custom guitar in the near future. It took 4 years to prepare these pieces of timber, and to send them all the way to the UK. I for one, can't wait to see what Ben and the luthiers at Crimson create. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 New Zealand Swamp Kauri - between 5 and 50 000 years old1:15 Took 4 years to get it into UK1:52 Wagner Moisture Metre and discussion on further drying.5:00 And we wait to see what will be made from this beautiful wood.Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
A Guitar from a 4x4 FENCE POST - No clamps | Hand Tool Only Acoustic Travel Guitar Build Ep 7 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-08-06 | In this episode, Ben works some more on the neck, getting rid of the sharp fret ends and making the players 'user interface' more playable. The neck carve also needs a little work. Moving on to the front and back pieces that he painstakingly cut by hand last episode. These pieces need to be cut to size, the edges made perfectly and then jointed - without using clamps!#travelguitar #acousticguitar #luthier #guitar #guitarbuilder Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. You asked and Ben will deliver...our eccentric (read insane) Luthier will be building an entire guitar out of a single piece of Mahogany! With hand tools only...maybe!Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & what’s going to happen in this video2:04 Huge Summer Sale for the month of August2:24 Dealing with sharp fret ends3:19 Making sure your frets are properly set5:25 Rounding over the Fret ends6:29 Refining the shape of the neck with a Shinto Saw Rasp & files8:43 Moving on to the back and front pieces9:18 Adjusting the plans and making it work10:26 Ben almost slips up11:39 first cut - by hand - we promise13:32 Using a shooting board for perfectly straight edges16:19 Second cut - Japanese hand saw - like a knife through butter17:27 Getting ready for jointing20:06 On with the glue up21:25 Look Ma, no Clamps! - Gluing thin material without clamps23:30 Rinse & repeat24:25 and the clean up process24:48 Ben’s thoughts on this process25:36 ConclusionsCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Too many Cool Features to be a Success | Taylor Solidbody Teardown & Setup Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-08-03 | #guitarrestoration #guitar #guitarbuilder #luthier #guitarra Just how good is the Taylor Solidbody Guitar?Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video Ben is taking a closer look at the controversial (?) Taylor Solidbody guitar. He's going to carefully take it apart, see what makes it tick and then put it back together, maybe a little better. Rajani Amps - rajaniamps.comChapters: 0:00 Introduction & this guitar could be yours!0:55 Introducing the Taylor Solidbody2:59 A closer look at this guitar3:36 Cardboard box - comment below3:58 Unique neck joint6:30 Removing the neck to investigate the joint & pocket8:36 Looking at the pickups and pickup surrounds10:05 Moving on to the Bridge14:37 Taking the Bridge apart?16:14 The Incredible journey of a humble grub screw16:55 A closer look at the Saddle18:52 A closer look at the electronics20:47 How was this guitar routed & finished?21:48 The neck and Fret work23:23 A quick & dirty Fret Level, Crown & Polish26:51 Getting a good shine with a Buffing wheel27:44 Finishing off with some Fretboard Restorative28:54 Reattaching the neck, Strings & things30:07 Ben’s final thoughts & how she sounds34:40 ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Building a Home Workshop Timber Storage System for Guitar Building Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-07-26 | #homeworkshop #wood #woodworking #handtools #guitarbuilder Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video, Ben is improving his home workshop set up even more with Triton Tools WoodRack Storage System. No more timber stacked in random, damp corners, no more lost neck blanks or twisted fretboards. Now Ben has dedicated timber storage to keep everything organised, with the correct humidity and airflow.Triton Tools - tritontools.com/en-GB/Product/Work%20Support/Work%20Support/WRA001Wagner Moisture Meter - wagnermeters.com0:00 Introduction 4:01 This is the problem!6:54 Getting rid of the old tool racks7:28 Introducing the Triton Tools WoodRack Storage System8:48 Easy as 1, 2, 3 to put it together11:05 This is a flexible storage system12:27 Attaching to the walls14:44 Test with the first pieces of timber17:26 Next day - making stickers18:09 Stacking and allowing for air flow20:24 Finding treasures & testing with the Wagner moisture meter23:12 ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr 7:04 Tell Me Something New (Tigerblood Jewel Remix) (Instrumental Version) - Wellmess.wav11:47 Marauder - Tigerblood Jewel.wav17:25 What Are You Waiting for (Get up and Get It Done) (Instrumental Version) - Wellmess.wav___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Completing a Custom Bass Guitar from Scratch 5 | Fret Markers, Hardware & Strings - It is finished! Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-07-23 | #bassguitar #luthier #guitarbuilder #custombassWelcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video, Ben is finalising the neck with custom fret markers on the fingerboard. The hardware is installed, electronics wired and strings strung! Let's hear this beauty...Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & recap1:48 Fixing the Fretless side dot issue3:25 Using Brass Shim stock for fret markers8:10 How to work with such tiny pieces of metal inlay19:12 Filing down the fret markers23:19 Sanding the Fingerboard24:59 Oiling the raw ebony fingerboard27:45 Installing the hardware and strings32:12 Electronics39:50 Plug and play?41:48 Fitting the back plate & Control Knobs44:30 Let’s Play45:42 ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr Hyena - Tigerblood Jewel.wavCool Shoes Man - Tigerblood Jewel.wav___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Making a Custom Bass Guitar from Scratch 4 | Home Finishing without a Spray Booth & Quickly too! Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-07-21 | #bassguitar #luthier #guitarbuilder #custombassWelcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video Ben is applying finish without a spray booth, or using rattle cans and it's a surprisingly quick process! He also cuts a bone nut to size and get it ready for strings. The headstock logo also gets some Glow-in-the-dark powder like the side dots and fret markers.Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & thoughts on ‘perfection’2:35 Smoothing the finish down with wet & dry sandpaper4:08 Repairing some tear out on the edge of the fretboard8:36 Knocking back the finish without sanding through to the stain9:30 An alternative to sandpaper - pumice powder?12:18 Resulting in a much more homogenous finish13:29 Rounding the edges of the fretboard14:12 Funny Interlude…16:07 Drilling some holes & fixing the headstock logo17:27 Glow-in-the-dark headstock logo anyone?20:57 Applying Guitar Finishing Oil over the whole instrument24:57 What do you think of this finish?25:44 Shielding paint in the control cavity26:24 Short recap and what’s happening next27:17 Cutting the nut slot29:05 Shielding paint for the pickup cavities as well30:00 Fitting the nut31:02 BASS Nut slotting files33:10 Bass Tuners 34:35 ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr 3:47 Bring Me Up Higher (Instrumental Version) - Daniel Gunnarsson.wav17:48 Glowing In The Dark (Instrumental Version) - Loving Caliber.wav20:56 Gold in Our Pockets (Instrumental Version) - Tigerblood Jewel.wav___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Making a Custom Bass Guitar from Scratch 3 | Sanding, Staining and Hand Applying Finish Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-07-16 | #bassguitar #stunningstains #custombass #luthier #guitarbuilder Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video series, Ben is building a custom single-cut Bass Guitar from scratch and it was filmed in front of a Livestream audience on the Crimson Guitars EXTRAS Channel.youtube.com/c/CrimsonGuitarsExtras/videosChapters: 0:00 Introduction0:33 The neck is unclamped0:46 The start of a ‘shed-load’ of sanding…3:09 Fixing a ‘shake’ in the headstock with dust and glue4:48 The OTHER Masking Tape & Superglue Trick!6:52 Hand carving the headstock logo9:22 Fixing router tear out on the neck11:14 Finessing the headstock volute with rasps & files12:08 Adding to the back chamfer15:02 Using scrapers to perfect the back curves16:18 Moving on to the back plate17:39 Oops! Wrong camera & a Backplate mistake21:52 It’s time for Stain and issues with oil finish24:27 Applying Amber Spirit Based Stain & bringing out the figuring27:30 Fun with dust and a recap29:22 Applying Wipe on Guitar Finishing Lacquer/Varnish34:12 Applying finish to the neck & Headstock36:17 ConclusionCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's Livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over the bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D, and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Making a Custom Bass Guitar from Scratch 2 | Hand carving the Bass body & neck with an Angle Grinder Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-07-14 | #bassguitar #handcarving #custombass #luthier #guitarbuilder Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video series, Ben is building a custom single cut Bass Guitar from scratch and it was filmed in front of a Livestream audience on the Crimson Guitars EXTRAS Channel.youtube.com/c/CrimsonGuitarsExtras/videosChapters: 0:00 Introduction & recap1:07 The plan for today1:53 Finessing the custom Truss Rod Access3:57 Making the fretless fret slots (?) Glow-in-the-dark8:29 Back to the body - next pickup cavity10:44 Contours, comfort carves & Cavities16:36 Making a custom backplate when your piece is too small18:11 Letting rip with an Angle Grinder!23:40 Carving the neck with an Angle Grinder!29:10 How to use facets to carve a neck33:30 Back to the body and extra long drill bits35:31 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Making a Custom Bass Guitar from Scratch 1 | Designing, Cutting and shaping the Body & Headstock Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-07-09 | #bassguitar #guitardesign #custombass #luthier #guitarbuilder The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month's free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/crimsoncustomguitars07221 Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this video series, Ben is building a custom single cut Bass Guitar from scratch and it was filmed in front of a Livestream audience on the Crimson Guitars EXTRAS Channel.youtube.com/c/CrimsonGuitarsExtras/videosChapters: 0:00 Introduction & What will Ben be building today?0:49 A rundown of the parts and materials1:50 Customising the neck/headstock shape2:53 Routing the Truss rod channel5:43 This episode has been sponsored by Skillshare7:13 Redesigning a derivative headstock shape9:25 Cutting out the neck on the bandsaw10:52 Finessing the shape on the router table14:06 Gluing on the fretboard16:28 Designing the custom body shape21:39 To the bandsaw - cutting out the body22:45 Refining the curves on the spindle & belt Sander23:47 Drilling & Routing the pickup and neck cavities26:29 Back to the neck, cleaning up the edges & hand planing the radius29:35 Marking & Cutting the fret slots32:14 Customising the Truss Rod Access hole34:35 Inserting the side dots & Making them Glow-in-the-Dark38:41 Conclusion & what's happening next timeCheck out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Will the 90s Electronics stand up to closer Inspection?! | Hofner Galaxie Guitar Restoration Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-07-05 | #guitar #guitarbuilder #luthier #guitarrestorationWelcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this short series, Ben rescues this Hofner Galaxies neck and goes from a scratched-up mess that needed a shim, to a stunning new look. With a vintage colour and a matte finish, this is a neck to be proud of and will show off the amazing shiny frets from the previous episode.Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & recap2:00 Finishing touches on the neck5:05 Using 2000 grit wet and dry sandpaper GENTLY8:10 Removing the masking tape trick9:07 Fixing finish abnormalities and buffing out scratches11:30 On to the hardware - assessing the bridge11:50 Take a look at the Tremolo & cleaning it up13:56 Removing the scratchplate to access the electronics14:25 What to keep and what to replace?16:30 Replacing the output Jack18:04 Contact cleaning & checking the switches and connections18:45 Installing the new jack and soldering20:13 Shielding the cavity - and watching paint dry...22:00 Using Crimson's Cleaner to spruce up the pickups22:33 Reattaching the Scratchplate - is the wiring correct?23:20 New nut and a new way to attach it27:38 Is the neck break angle correct?28:27 Reattaching the tuners and fitting new strings33:00 Will it PLAY?35:05 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Stripping the Neck & Adding the Perfect Home Matte Finish | Hofner Galaxie Guitar Restoration Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-07-02 | #guitar #guitarbuilder #luthier #guitarrestorationWelcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this short series, Ben rescues this Hofner Galaxies neck and goes from a scratched-up mess that needed a shim, to a stunning new look. With a vintage colour and a matte finish, this is a neck to be proud of and will show off the amazing shiny frets from the previous episode.Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & recap1:38 Assessing the neck shape and finish3:00 Using a scraper to refinish this neck7:07 Using a mini scraper to clean the binding7:37 Then using sandpaper - 240 grit8:16 Re-angle the heel with a block plane and a Shinto saw rasp10:23 Then reshaping the heel with an Iwasaki file12:15 What colour should the neck be? Be a part of Ben's decision-making in the live streams on our EXTRAS channel.13:55 Of course it's Ben's go-to stain - Amber15:53 How to scrape binding with the frets already installed17:45 Masking the headstock and fretboard for a spray finish21:05 Rattle can finish in the backyard22:35 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Rescuing a Hofner Galaxie Guitar from the WORST Factory Frets EVER - Guitar Restoration Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-06-28 | #guitar #guitarbuilder #luthier #guitarrestorationWelcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. In this short series Ben is taking a 2nd hand Hofner Galaxie guitar with, in Ben's opinion, the worst factory frets EVER.Chapters: 0:00 Introduction1:02 Plans for in-depth videos on old guitars3:40 What needs to be done on this guitar6:00 Removing the strings and detaching the neck8:00 Starting on the frets - is the neck straight9:22 Ben’s thoughts on the fretwork and quality of the fretboard10:05 checking the frets with the fret rocker11:31 start levelling & are these frets seated properly?14:27 Using wicking superglue to secure the frets15:05 Cleaning off the dried superglue with Leatherman, chisels & scraper17:05 Fret polishing rubbers - not just for frets!18:30 is this the WORST factory fret job you’ve ever seen?19:26 Ben’s thoughts on the concave fret crowning file21:05 Fret end finishing file/ dressing file22:38 Wet and dry sandpaper fret polishing rubbers and…23:48 …Experimenting with a fibreglass pen25:25 starting to look like a presentable fret job26:32 Masking off the fretboard and buffing the frets28:02 SHINY28:58 Prototype Crimson Tool - fret polisher strop29: 47 Tone Frets & Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Guitar from 4x4 FENCE POST Fretboard Stabilising | Hand Tool Only Acoustic Travel Guitar Build Ep 6 Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-06-26 | In this episode, Ben does a lot of sawing by hand to get to enough woods to book match the top, back, and sides. He also stabilises the lightweight, relatively soft Mahogany fretboard using thin superglue, and then has to re-cut the fret slots and install the frets. Oh, he also has a minor slip-up...comment when you see it.#travelguitar #acousticguitar #handtoolsonly #guitarbuilder #luthier Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop. You asked and Ben will deliver...our eccentric (read insane) Luthier will be building an entire guitar out of a single piece of Mahogany! With hand tools only...maybe! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and recap7:12 Plane saw and repeat. Where to begin though? Perhaps sharpen the plane?11:40 The Plan!12:17 First cut......and many saws later he is still going. Bet he is regretting this build!16:42 First plank a success, 5 more needed. Rinse and repeat.21:52 Onwards and upwards - gym workout not needed.26:51 A break from sawing so back to the neck and headstock - and spooges of superglue?30:47 Sanding with the beam and then High Build Finishing Oil. Perfect shine, but .............36:30 Re-cutting the fret slots39:44 OH NO! He has just realised......40:45 Back to the fret slots.41:42 Frets are going in next, however, there is a slight hitch that needs addressing!49:52 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's Livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over the bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D, and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
Building my Home Workshop - in preparation for even more STUFF! Crimson Custom Guitars 2022-06-22 | #homeworkshop #wood #woodworking #handtools #guitarbuilder Welcome to Crimson Guitars youtube.com/user/CrimsonCustomGuitars?sub_confirmation=1 and Ben's home workshop which isn't big enough anymore!Ben is extending his home workshop in preparation for a new workbench, proper wood storage, and office space for all these pesky live streams he's doing... Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:49 The planks are organised - now - read the instructions!3:52 So....this doesn't look so easy. Time out for a bit of thinking8:00 The plan is made and the work begins.11:00 Beginning to look good. Hope it doesn't rain before the roof goes on. 14:01 The rain can fall now - the roof is on!14:27 Working on the inside now - making the two, one.16:02 Painting and finessing17:25 The plan moving on 19:24 Conclusion Check out our new Discord server for Guitar Building Goodness here discord.gg/N82ZFTzAJ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCdD1Cqxr8aINzWs1agg3tEQ/join and don't forget the Luthiers Question Time Podcast, available on all good platforms or through this link luthiersquestiontime.buzzsprout.com Ben's livestream camera set up includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark IIhttp://www.cameracentreuk.com/crimsonMusic used in this video from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/31qosr ___________________________________________________________________________________We'd like to thank our partners for helping to make this video series possible. Triton Tools - http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection - http://bit.ly/36YmKro Wagner Meters - wagnermeters.com Leatherman - leatherman.co.uk Workshop Heaven - workshopheaven.com Support us by supporting our Partners, and at the same time get yourself a great deal with ISOtunes. Use code "CRIMSON10" for 10% OFF with this link: http://bit.ly/36YmKro ___________________________________________________________________________________WEBSITE: http://www.crimsonguitars.com VINTAGE TOOL SHOP: bit.ly/3oA8uQK Luthier’s Tools & Supplies: http://bit.ly/LuthTools Guitar Building Courses: http://bit.ly/LuthierySchool Kit Guitars: http://bit.ly/KitGuitars EXTRAS channel: bit.ly/3gQmul1 SOCIAL Instagram - instagram.com/crimsonguitars Facebook - facebook.com/CrimsonCustomGuitars Patreon - patreon.com/crimsonguitars OTHER Ben's Vintage Tool Shop - vintagetoolshop.com ___________________________________________________________________________________Thank you again for all your support, we really, really appreciate it! – Ben Stay tuned and stay awesome! ___________________________________________________________________________________
