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Fletcher Handcrafted Guitars
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Fletcher Handcrafted Guitars - Hand built in Sydney, Australia
Building A Carved Top Set Neck Guitar - The "Fifty Nine"
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This is my nod to the Gibson Les Paul - Built in the same style of the late 1950's Les Paul's specifically. The long tenon, hide glues and fish glue, the binding nibs, the holly veneer headstock plate, the Cherry pore filler and Aniline Dyes and Nitrocellulose lacquer finish. I've deviated a bit and used Stainless steel frets and a scarf joint in the neck for added strength. I also moved the toggle switch down and went with a master tone. I hope you enjoy.
GUITAR SPECS -
1 PIECE MAHOGANY BODY
FIGURED ROASTED MAPLE CAP
ROYALITE BINDING
FRETBOARD "NIBS"
ANILINE DYE
CHERRY PORE FILLER
MAHOGANY NECK WITH SCARF JOINT 17 DEG
ROSEWOOD FRETBOARD
CELLULOSE NITRATE INLAYS
TORTOISESHELL POSITION MARKERS
HOLLY VENEER HEADSTOCK PLATE
PEARL INLAY LOGO
STAINLESS STEEL FRETS
GOTOH AGED HARDWARE
FLETCHER HANDWOUND ‘PAF” PICKUPS
NITROCELULOSE LACQUER FINISH
BUFFED TOP ONLY
CTS POTS
SWITCHCRAFT TOGGLE
DRY SANDING USING SUPER ASSILEX SHEETS ( 1000/1500 GRIT ) - eagleabrasives.com/en/assilex/super-assilex-sheets
DRY SANDING USING SUPER BUFLEX SHEETS ( 2000/2500 GRIT ) - eagleabrasives.com/en/buflex-dry/super-buflex-sheets-dry
3M BUFFING COMPOUND 39002 - www.amazon.com/3M-39002-Perfect-Rubbing-Compound/dp/B0002NUNB6
CHINESE 6012 CNC ROUTER MACHINE - Google it
VACUUM BAG SYSTEM - www.roarockit.com/wood-working/
PILOTED REAMER FOR ENLARGING TRUSS ROD ACCESS - www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-truss-rods/installation-tools-for-low-profile-truss-rod/
HOLLY VENEER - bartlettguitarparts.com/products/holly-veneer
CHERRY PORE FILLER - bartlettguitarparts.com/products/pore-filler
TRAP INLAYS - bartlettguitarparts.com/products/inlays?variant=404651761
ANILINE DYE - bartlettguitarparts.com/products/aniline-dye
BINDING FOR GUITAR BODY - bartlettguitarparts.com/products/royalite-binding
TORTOLOID SIDE DOTS - www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/materials/binding-and-trim/side-dots/tortoloid-fretboard-side-dots-package-of-10
TUNE-O-MATIC BRIDGE POST TOOL - www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/stewmac-tool-sets/tune-o-medic-bridge-and-tailpiece-tools/
STAINLESS STEEL FRETWIRE 47095-S - www.jescarguitar.com/shop/jescar-fret-wire-47095/
Buy my guitar templates here - fletcherhandcraftedguitars.com/store-2/
This is my nod to the Gibson Les Paul - Built in the same style of the late 1950's Les Paul's specifically. The long tenon, hide glues and fish glue, the binding nibs, the holly veneer headstock plate, the Cherry pore filler and Aniline Dyes and Nitrocellulose lacquer finish. I've deviated a bit and used Stainless steel frets and a scarf joint in the neck for added strength. I also moved the toggle switch down and went with a master tone. I hope you enjoy.
GUITAR SPECS -
1 PIECE MAHOGANY BODY
FIGURED ROASTED MAPLE CAP
ROYALITE BINDING
FRETBOARD "NIBS"
ANILINE DYE
CHERRY PORE FILLER
MAHOGANY NECK WITH SCARF JOINT 17 DEG
ROSEWOOD FRETBOARD
CELLULOSE NITRATE INLAYS
TORTOISESHELL POSITION MARKERS
HOLLY VENEER HEADSTOCK PLATE
PEARL INLAY LOGO
STAINLESS STEEL FRETS
GOTOH AGED HARDWARE
FLETCHER HANDWOUND ‘PAF” PICKUPS
NITROCELULOSE LACQUER FINISH
BUFFED TOP ONLY
CTS POTS
SWITCHCRAFT TOGGLE
DRY SANDING USING SUPER ASSILEX SHEETS ( 1000/1500 GRIT ) - eagleabrasives.com/en/assilex/super-assilex-sheets
DRY SANDING USING SUPER BUFLEX SHEETS ( 2000/2500 GRIT ) - eagleabrasives.com/en/buflex-dry/super-buflex-sheets-dry
3M BUFFING COMPOUND 39002 - www.amazon.com/3M-39002-Perfect-Rubbing-Compound/dp/B0002NUNB6
CHINESE 6012 CNC ROUTER MACHINE - Google it
VACUUM BAG SYSTEM - www.roarockit.com/wood-working/
PILOTED REAMER FOR ENLARGING TRUSS ROD ACCESS - www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-truss-rods/installation-tools-for-low-profile-truss-rod/
HOLLY VENEER - bartlettguitarparts.com/products/holly-veneer
CHERRY PORE FILLER - bartlettguitarparts.com/products/pore-filler
TRAP INLAYS - bartlettguitarparts.com/products/inlays?variant=404651761
ANILINE DYE - bartlettguitarparts.com/products/aniline-dye
BINDING FOR GUITAR BODY - bartlettguitarparts.com/products/royalite-binding
TORTOLOID SIDE DOTS - www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/materials/binding-and-trim/side-dots/tortoloid-fretboard-side-dots-package-of-10
TUNE-O-MATIC BRIDGE POST TOOL - www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/stewmac-tool-sets/tune-o-medic-bridge-and-tailpiece-tools/
STAINLESS STEEL FRETWIRE 47095-S - www.jescarguitar.com/shop/jescar-fret-wire-47095/
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Guitar Pigments & Stains
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Just a brief explanation of the differences between using pigments and stains when spraying a guitar.
Hand Finishing a Guitar
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Hard to believe I filmed this 3 years ago and never uploaded it ! For what its worth, I am uploading it now and I hope someone finds it useful.
How To Make A Guitar Pickguard
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A quick demonstration of me using a template to cut a guitar pickguard. Be aware that all holes may not line up perfectly with your existing body when cutting your own guard,. Some imported guitars are not always 100% compatible. The perimeter mounting holes may be in slightly different locations. Not a big deal if you don't mind plugging and redrilling 3 to 4 holes.
Templates To Build Your Own Guitar
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X-Carve Clamp - Design, Cut & Inlay
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I needed some low profile clamps for the X-Carve so I quickly threw this video together showing how I did it. And why not get some inlay practice while I'm at it ? Made from scraps of rock maple pulled from my bin :-) More info about X-Carve is available at www.inventables.com/
Inventables X-Carve - Assembly & 1st Impressions
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Inventables were kind enough to ship me one of their new X-Carve machines to try out. In this video I assemble it and give it a workout. More info about X-Carve is available at www.inventables.com/
Create A Quarter Sawn Neck Blank From Flatsawn Timber
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A short video showing how you can create a Qtr sawn neck blank easily using flatsawn timber. I'm now on Facebook - FletcherHandcraftedGuitars?ref=hl I'm now on Twitter - FletcherGuitars Google Plus: plus.google.com/ FletcherHandcraftedGuitars/posts Website:fletcherhandcraftedguitars.com/
Birth Of A One Piece Neck - The "Snakehead"
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A very simple one piece "Snakehead" Tele neck for a project I am working on. Built from Australian Blackwood with a Flame Maple "Skunk" Stripe. Dual action truss rod adjustable at the heel. Hand Rubbed with Tru-Oil.
Custom CNC Guitar Inlay - Celtic Cross
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A short video, edited from a 1 hour and 15 minutes longer version showing the inlay process for a Celtic themed fingerboard inlay onto an Ebony blank. Total pieces inlayed is approximately 125 and consists of Black, White and Gold pearl with highlights of Blue recon stone. Inlay by John Duff @ Labels Extreme pages/Labels-Extreme/199747240152802?ref=hl
Laminated Neck Guitar - Finally Finished
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The conclusion to the laminated neck guitar as seen in the "Joining & Gluing A Maple Cap Onto A 1 Piece Body" video previously uploaded. The guitar is loaded with Fletcher Handwound Vintage Strat pickups The guitar is now SOLD
Binding An Arm Contour
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A quick explanation of how I route and bind an arm contour plus an updated method I use now for gluing binding to a body
Drilling A Guitar Body For String Thru Ferrules
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The method I use to I drill string thru ferrules for a hardtail bridge.
Joining & Gluing A Maple Cap Onto A 1 Piece Body
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We start out with a rough sawn slab of Queensland Maple. We size and thickness that down to make a 1 piece body blank and then cut, bookmatch and glue a maple cap together and use a vacuum bag to bend and glue it down onto the guitar body.
Truss Rod Channel Router Bit Review
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A quick review of an alternative bit you can use to route the truss rod channel for the Stewmac HotRod Truss Rods - Amazon Link: www.amazon.com/Magnate-Spiral-MicroGrain-Carbide-Router/dp/B0002FGF0M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459725125&sr=8-1&keywords=magnate 7/32 Another source is www.woodcraft.com/Product/2008... An unsolicited review - Just a happy customer
Building A Gibson Les Paul Junior Style Guitar - Part Five
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Building A Gibson Les Paul Junior Style Guitar - Part Five
Building A Gibson Les Paul Junior Style Guitar - Part Four
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Building A Gibson Les Paul Junior Style Guitar - Part Four
Workshop Update 1 - (5 String Open G Tuned Guitar)
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Workshop Update 1 - (5 String Open G Tuned Guitar)
Building A Gibson Les Paul Junior Style Guitar - Part Three
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Building A Gibson Les Paul Junior Style Guitar - Part Three
Building A Gibson Les Paul Junior Style Guitar - Part Two
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Building A Gibson Les Paul Junior Style Guitar - Part Two
Building A Gibson Les Paul Junior Style Guitar - Part One
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Building A Gibson Les Paul Junior Style Guitar - Part One
Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 10 - Assembly
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Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 10 - Assembly
Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 9 - Wet Sanding & Buffing The Body
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Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 9 - Wet Sanding & Buffing The Body
Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 8 - Grainfill Body / Align Neck / Wire Pickguard
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Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 8 - Grainfill Body / Align Neck / Wire Pickguard
Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 7 - How to Build A Stratocaster Body
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Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 7 - How to Build A Stratocaster Body
Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 6 - Building A Stratocaster Guitar Neck
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Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 6 - Building A Stratocaster Guitar Neck
Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 5 - Building A Stratocaster Guitar Neck
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Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 5 - Building A Stratocaster Guitar Neck
Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 4 - Building A Stratocaster Guitar Neck
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Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 4 - Building A Stratocaster Guitar Neck
Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 3 - Building A Stratocaster Guitar Neck
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Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 3 - Building A Stratocaster Guitar Neck
How many mL of Lacquer Thinner?
Wow incredible beautiful build. Sir you are a gifted.
I want that machine
24:03 White chocolate 😋😂
You still alive
Thank you for this!!!
How did you keep the frets clean after rubbing on the tru oil
10 years later and I still think this is one of the best looking guitars I’ve ever seen.
wow! Awesome!
The black dyed pieces, do you soak them in dye so that it penetrates enough to not disappear during any cutting or sanding? Thanks!
That’s beautiful, but a whole lot of CNC went into that hand crafted guitar.
Hands-down, the best tutorial, how to shape an electric guitar neck! I watch this video the first time I started building 10 years ago and been using this technique ever since even on my acoustic guitars! Much appreciated. Thank you so much❤
Handcrafted guitar ??? With c.n.c machines , sorry but 🤣🤣🤣🤣. If you want I can recomend you several videos where people actually do handcrafted guitars
Goodnight! Could you tell me how many kilos your CNC motors weigh, please? All 3 of you, thank you very much in advance. And just adding that you are like a mentor to me, all I try to do is follow in your footsteps in luthiery. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Truly, I always wanted to make my own guitars and inlay Celtic patterns! This is a remarkable coincidence. Regards, John Fletcher
Facile così, io le faccio a mano senza fresa... ti riesce farlo von una lima?
Stunning
I just finished building my first guitar and I worked off this video series as best as I can. Mine doesn’t look anywhere near as good as yours but you have inspired me to keep making them. I hope one day to make a guitar half as good as the ones you make. Thanks for this fantastic series!
Hi there what finish did you usd fir this guitar
Hi, its Nitrocellulose Lacquer
@@FletcherHandcraftedGuitars are there any aerosol lacquers that you would suggest for a durable shine
@@dragthis2006 You can buy nitro in aerosol cans - Reranch is a popular brand and Stewmac sell aerosol lacquer too.
I wish I had your equipment to trim my fret board replacement.. Looking for no so high tech to trim fretboard..
as always... your work is stunning... a pity, that the subtitles are very bad
Would you believe I can buy those bodies here in Asia for $5.50 in 14 different colours
Really nice job with CNC! But not original.
I call this a cnc build.not much hand work done.most builders can afford cnc ,overhead pin routers . Most hand work was on the finger board. Not knocking the guitar at all. Its beautiful.
What a beauty. Great job man. I am in the middle of a rabbit hole watching cnc builds of guitars. Im totally interested in building a guitar.
This is incredible. I can't express how much I value this series. I'm currently building my first guitar, and your insights have provided me with a fresh perspective on many aspects of the process, which I deeply appreciate. Thank you so much.
Would you send me free of charge the guitar please...😊🙏
awesome dude!👍
wow, amazing 🎉. This is the best hand made Les Paul I’ve ever seen here in Utube. His skills are amazing and all the tools 🛠️used professionally. I want to learn from him if he ever hosts a workshop.
is the coil-split P90 w/ pp harness available on it's own? thx!
why do you use the name handcrafted?? you use only cnc router!!
NIce build... :) are you using Vcarve or Carvepro? Would like to know where to purchase the files from? :
Exceptional video. Thanks for sharing, I’m embarking on a similar journey and has answered almost all of my questions.. curious as to why you chose danish oil over tru oil for the body?
Don't you need a protective lacquer coat first before the filler??? I used dark brown timber mate on my first experience finishing Ash, nicely popping the grain. I forgot to shoot it with lacquer first, it stained the white grain all to hell, so I had to sand it for days to get it out. The second try I gave it a nice thick protective lacquer coat first and it worked great. If I do it again I'll certainly use Timber Mate again - and NOT forget the protective coat. Good stuff.
Great video, still :D amazingly simple method to join the tops halves, gonna do the same soon. Thx!
Is the fingerboard glued on with CA glue? Great looking guitar btw
Fish Glue
Hand crafted guitars but most of the work is done by a cnc machine?
Hi ive seen your vids and i love how smooth and vlean is your work theres any chances to contact you via email to ask you a strat neck theres no luthiers in my city soo im looking for a good one online you got email??
So, to make a 10-20$ pickguard, I first need to have a 1500$ routing table, 1000$ belt saw table, and a workshop to store it at. Seems reasinable and affordable enough 😎👍
You 've shown great skills here. Very useful and inspiring video. Thanks for sharing! Subscribed.
Hola, Tremendo!!!, que largo de escala y que tioo de cuerdas lleva ese bajito!???
24.75" scale length , strings are 10-46
I realize this is old but for current or future viewers, I suggest a carburetor cleaning brush set that will have a range of fine brushes that can clean the screw holes for the tuners after getting polish in them.
I know this is an eleven year old video but I just have to say what an amazing artist Mr. Fletcher is. Watching him shape that neck makes it look so easy that I feel like I could do it myself. Oh, sure, I get it that when I actually try it, mine won't look anything at all like his or even like a guitar neck but I can always use file dust as fire starter powder and the neck wood in the wood stove this winter. So I might actually try it.
If I had these tools I'd at least put a radius on the truss rod channel 😂
Hola, estos vídeos me ayudaron muchísimo a construir un par de guitarras hace unos años, asique estoy muy agradecido por ellos. Lo que sugeriría que tal vez sería conveniente definir el espesor casi final que tendrá el Neck bajo los Trastes 1 y 12 (sin tocar la transición Neck/Head), tallar ese plano en cuña, y posteriormente trazar las líneas guía del modo que tú sugeriste en el vídeo 3. En su momento lo hice de la forma que te menciono luego de ver el retoque detallado en el minuto 13:00 de este video, y me resultó muy bien!!!. Espero estés muy bien y gracias por compartir!!
Sí, establezca primero el grosor del cuello antes de transferir las líneas a la parte posterior del cuello.
Not handmade. Mostly CNC.
Fantastic result!! Thanks for taking time to show all of us how!! You almost have to be a mad scientist mixing colors and thinners! Great info!!
Это просто прекрасное видео. Спасибо, получил большое удовольствие
Hi I just completed my first binding with acetone, it was really easy, except I need to repair a few spots, When I put some pieces of binding in the acetone to melt, they just disintegrated into the acetone, they did not become soft and sticky, they just dissolved into the acetone. is there something else you added to the acetone, or warmed it up? great video, thanks
Use less Acetone in the mixture.
can you use double action with the skunk stripe?