Make a guitar pick guitar!!

@jonw3462

2 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the most expensive though when you really think about it

@diegoofpeace6597

2 жыл бұрын

Would it be MADE of actual guitar picks or would it just be ONE giant pick? 🤔

@Fl_Broccodile

2 жыл бұрын

@@-ShaquilleOatmeal It's still fun

@Fl_Broccodile

2 жыл бұрын

@@diegoofpeace6597 Just one would be cool but a bunch would probably be easier and make more sense

@anuragmasaru2494

2 жыл бұрын

He already did that

If you want aniline dye to really show on wood, try mixing it with isopropyl alcohol instead of water. It wicks deeper into the grains and dries quicker.

@NineteenEighty8

2 жыл бұрын

90% iso btw. nothing less.

@voornaam3191

2 жыл бұрын

You can also buy wood that looks better. You are addicted to dying?! WHY?!

@GROENAASMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@voornaam3191 It's written "dyeing", not "dying" xD You only die once.

@LordMondegrene

Жыл бұрын

@@Bleats_Sinodai Lignum vitae is golden brown to black, but can age to a deep green. It's also the second-heaviest wood in the world (after snakewood) so you would have to veneer it, or it would weigh 25 pounds. Doesn't need any finish at all, it's so oily and dense.

@Bleats_Sinodai

Жыл бұрын

@@LordMondegrene looked it up, but that's not what I'm looking for. I want VIBRANCE, not slightly muddy green.

This is absolutely one of my favorite builds! As for potential tips/critiques the bridge height issue can easily be solved by routing in a pocket for the bridge into the body. Wouldn't take more than a few millimeters. Also the pickup selector issue could potentially be solved by using Mini-On/Off switches for each pickup. Keep it up!

This is a sick piece of art to have in the house. Doubles the coolness that its a real, playable guitar

@austinkoeppen6122

Жыл бұрын

I love art that also has a use.

@DemnRaig80

Жыл бұрын

ALL GUITARS ARE ART

@infebris

9 ай бұрын

@@DemnRaig80they make art, its not the same

@theyarenthere

8 ай бұрын

​@@infebriswho makes the guitar?

@insertusersname8277

6 ай бұрын

@@theyarenthereLuthiers?

I know you've done a handful of solid-body acrylic guitars, but have you ever thought about making a hollow-body acrylic guitar? Old game consoles, controllers, and handhelds like the atomic purple GameBoy Color are such a big thing of nostalgia for me, that I can't help but wonder what a guitar inspired by those would look like. It'd even be cool if you wired in some modboards or just put in custom-ordered PCBs to really get that retro look, while being a bit lightweight.

@rickcar94

2 жыл бұрын

I still have the purple Gameboy color 💜

@Supermelo29

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@ts4gv

2 жыл бұрын

great idea!

@tomboy2980

2 жыл бұрын

I love this idea! If he doesn't do it, someone definitely should

@bretchamberlain8285

2 жыл бұрын

A year ago I suggested what if he built a michael Anthony jack Daniel's bass, but put actual whisky in it so it has a similar effect like john 5's telecaster, a hollow body acrylic could achieve this!

Honestly man you keep levelling up with every new build. I'd love to play that guitar someday

@ebicgamer1134

2 жыл бұрын

you could if you bought it :)

@Naitik_Behera

2 жыл бұрын

hey i see you in Bradley hall's comments!

@smug9132

2 жыл бұрын

@@ebicgamer1134 already sold :((

@smarthalayla6397

Жыл бұрын

Ask him to make one from paulownia wood in this thickness.

I’m so glad to see that both guitars sold already! You deserve to reap some fruits of your labor.

This guitar looks amazing. The shape totally makes sense. I love the result you got with the finish. Great job!

Ken Parker started out trying to make the thinnest playable guitar possible that could hold the string tension and be stable. I played his prototype for the Fly and it was so thin that it didn't have a bridge, just basically nails/pegs and they stuck through the back. It was probably half as thin as this. It resonated like crazy and actually sounded great. But the Parker Fly itself is very thin. He used carbon fiber exoskeleton which is paper thin to add strength to the whole guitar and used a graphite truss rod which was considerably lighter than a traditional truss rod and also considerably stronger. Ken is a genius.

@plutoloco2378

Жыл бұрын

Shut up

@jimc2298

Жыл бұрын

I have a 98 Fly Deluxe and at one time owned a unfinshed deluxe prototype. It is/was my dream guitar that I purchased in the early 00's. Rarely does it ever leave its case, but it's always in tune. Truely an amazing instrument and so ahead of it's time (and maybe still is).

@glb5053

Жыл бұрын

The Parker fly is still the nicest guitar I've ever played, and that was many guitars ago.

@williampetteruto6403

Жыл бұрын

I came here for the P Fly comments 🤣

@rusticraver82

Жыл бұрын

Always wanted a Parker Fly Deluxe composite as a kid, what a cool looking guitar.

Could use this guitar as a pick for another guitar.

@HenryAmat

2 жыл бұрын

😂

Lace pickups are incredible man, even though you chose them because of the circumstances of this build, you made a great choice. They have a very unique sound to them. I use Lace Sensor single coils in all of my guitars.

@sean_miller

Жыл бұрын

Have you ever actually used a Lace Alumitones, though? I don’t know what Sensors sound like, but Alumitones were the most vile sounding pickup I have ever owned. His demo sounds expectedly awful because of them. Nasty shrill high end with no mid character at all.

@sean_miller

Жыл бұрын

@@j.j.1405 Not sure where you’re finding demos of obscure pickups like Alumitones. This was years ago. Bought them used and sold them again a week later to some poor soul. These days it’s pretty rare to find someone who’s used Alumitones and doesn’t think they’re trash. If you do find that person, you should forever distrust their opinion of guitar tone. Lol

@sean_miller

Жыл бұрын

@@j.j.1405 BTW, since you’re a single coil guy, are you familiar with Zexcoil pickups? I have a set in my Tele and love them.

@mr.smithgnrsmith7808

Жыл бұрын

Can’t stand the tone, to each his own

@TheBanana93

Жыл бұрын

@@sean_miller Yeah that demo sounded horrible

If both pickups are always active, you're only getting half power from each regardless of where the volume is set. You can also use mini switches as on/off switches. Beautiful guitar!

One of your cleanest/nicest builds to date. You're insane, dude. Well done.

Have you ever thought about building a microtonal guitar? I think it would be really interesting to see what you could do to compliment the frets with the weirdness of the guitar build.

@funcamp_ltd.

2 жыл бұрын

Rattles me...

@CouchEconomyTX

2 жыл бұрын

@@funcamp_ltd. rattlesnake

@tomvesely4008

2 жыл бұрын

If not now then when?😂

@Crookedile

2 жыл бұрын

It would be a supremely ascendant guitar.

@Gekiko7167

Жыл бұрын

@@funcamp_ltd. Rattlesnake...

Your guitars are getting SUPER nice. Like they were really nice before, but now they ae getting to be very nice works.

Nice build! In this case instead of a three way switch, I would have used a blend pot if that fit, otherwise a dip switch or one that slides. But this works too and it looks good.

I like the how the wood grain came to alive so well when oiled, one of the best looks!

i could listen to you play for hours, your playing is always so peaceful and groovy and vibey....and then you started palm muting which also sounded pretty cool

@scottashe984

2 жыл бұрын

Alrighty then ..

@lhmmhl1

Жыл бұрын

@@scottashe984 wait what's weird about this comment?

B. Your work, amongst all the traditional designs - the pieces you create, the art you employ - just Fantastic.

Nice job! Thanks so much for sharing your project. This was exceedingly cool! We done and nice playing at the end.

Wow, loved the solo in the end! The clean tone is really cool!

You never cease to amaze with your work! I'm glad to see you are selling some of your work. I will definitely be buying one of your guitars in the near future. Congratulations on your incredible work!

You can't go wrong with Lace tey are very good Pick up's. Never used their Humbuckers but I have Strats with Sensors in them, their superb as is your build. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for so much detail. What a Beautiful Guitar this is. Kudos

I always get so happy when there’s a new Burls art video, they’re just so relaxing to watch

Dude, you are inhuman. The guitars you build are out of this world. I Love your content man.

Super awesome build. I used those pickups in one of my builds and was pleasantly surprised by how good they sound. Very open sounding present pickups.

This guitar looks amazing!!! reminds me of old 70s and 80s album covers where guitars were spaceships. I love the angles and shape of this build!!!

It’s such a joy watching you build this. Thank you!

Regardless of thinness, it's a beautiful looking guitar! While your guitars may not be the most "perfectly" made, they sure some the most creative and fun designs around. Glad to see you're selling them, if they play even half way decent, they're truly unique creations of art. Keep on doing what you're doing! ;-) \m/

Badass. Beautiful. Functional. A literal handcrafted work of art. This is an heirloom quality instrument.

Nice looking guitar. One option would have been to look for a low profile rotary switch but your solution of multiple volume controls for the pickups is also good.

Your work is so inspiring to anyone who likes to make stuff out of wood , if it wasn’t for your videos I never would have started trying to make (super janky) guitars myself

I'm not sure I'd like to own a super thin guitar(for sit-down playability)but I'll be damned if I wouldn't like to check one out. Well done as always brother.

@CONEHEADDK

2 жыл бұрын

Same with custom bikes. Many are not a thing, I'd like to own or ride, but I'm still happy, someone made them and shows them off.

Superb! Congratulations!

Amazing work. Nailed the metal riff!

This is a gorgeous piece of work. Love to see what happens when you challenge yourself

@KeithPhillips

2 жыл бұрын

Lol that's when he forages for materials in the woods and builds one outdoors away from civilization and power tools...

That's some gorgeous wood you have their and you really made the most of it. Great work!

You got SO much better at all this since pandemic you are just on another level now max props

Ridiculously awesome dude as usual.... You just keep lifting the bar higher and higher!

Your work never ceases to amaze me. Well done, and I absolutely love your instrumentals. I found myself making up lyrics to this one haha.

I LOVED those metal riffs at the end! Great work as always, nice to see you're doing good

Great sound and wonderful woodgrain. Cheers

I love the look and the tone came out great! Well done!

Never disappoints, this man.

This would be brilliant as headless with some lightweight headpiece and Hipshot bridge - it can go fairly low with saddless and fixes any possible head dive, since... no headstock. But it would need a lightweight headpiece too. NEXT CHALLENGE: HOW LIGHT YOU CAN GO WITH A GUITAR (while retaining comfort while playing)

@BobJones-bh9qz

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking! I do love the build, but as a personal preference, I would like to see it headless and the body shape with less extreme horns, somewhere in a similar vein to strandberg guitars.

@Craftlngo

2 жыл бұрын

He built a Guitar from insulation foam a couple of years ago, that was very lightweight but quite bendy. He even didn’t had to use a tremolo arm. He could create the tremolo effect by bending the whole instrument! 😂

@normbarrows

2 жыл бұрын

My lightest wood build is 3.25 lbs. My aluminum and carbon fiber builds might be even lighter.

Gorgeous work I've really been missing these videos

Your combination of physical and musical art mediums is awesome, I'm inspired by your creativity.

Fabulously inspiring mate! Im gonna do a similiar build-maybe even thinner if I use horizintal pots flush to top like Cort /Samick use to do.

You absolutely made my day! For years I waited for someone to make a thin guitar. You did not disappoint! Thank you thank you!

@timbenham516

2 жыл бұрын

Parker makes a very thin guitar been around for a pretty long while. I like his too.

That really cool looking! I've always preferred thin line style guitars, I bet this feels awesome to play! Sounds great too.

So pleasing to watch this video -just great skills and eye to details

That's beautiful man. I just built my first kit, and it turned out infinitely better than I expected. I'm going to do a few more, then built one from scratch. Super fun hobby! Again, beautiful guitar!

It's a beautiful guitar, I'd be interested in a follow up video in a few years to see what the effects of the string tension will be

@ASSman864

2 жыл бұрын

Put 9s on it and tune it to half step down should be fine

@erik6737

2 жыл бұрын

I think it should be fine, the neck through design makes it very durable already and the neck itself isn't really much thinner than that of a normal guitar

@phredbull

2 жыл бұрын

@@ASSman864 10s & a full step! ;)

@joermnyc

2 жыл бұрын

He put in a truss rod (that’s what the blue tape was covering when he glued the neck for the fingerboard.

@WillyWonkenobi

2 жыл бұрын

@@joermnyc it doesn't run the length of the body, a 3/4 thick body could bow too

This is probably my favorite you have made I've watched this video a few times. It looks alive.

The guitar is great. And your playing I liked a lot. Thanks man!

You say chunky metal riffs arent really your thing but that was a great little demo at the end. This guitar is super cool.

Burls:" I attempted to build the thinnest guitar" Ibanez: " Finally a worthy opponent!"

@Zsullivan27

2 жыл бұрын

God dammit I was going to comment that

@daro9582

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated, would need to be the highest end Ibanez yet if they wanted to compete with this

What an awesome process to watch. Thanks for sharing this fascinating project with us. The end product guitar is gorgeous.

Beautiful guitar...love the way the wood looks.

I'm blown away by how good that guitar sounds man. Helps that you're a really good player on top of being a fantastic luthier. Way to go!

@heut4384

Жыл бұрын

No. The thinner the body the sound is awful. No wood to project the sound. There's no sound coming from the wood. Do you know why Gibson LPs used

@heut4384

Жыл бұрын

...thicker of the wood? If you don't know, you'll need to play longer.

@Why_are_americans_so_dumb

Жыл бұрын

@@heut4384tonewood is a myth

@kopfstandsnoopy

Жыл бұрын

@@heut4384 any basic science expermiment will show you that wood and string thickness doesnt matter for sound. its an old myth.

@heut4384

Жыл бұрын

@kopfstandsnoopy Well, something don't matter, but guitar does. If you don't agree, try swapping a few pickups (i.e., Seymour duncan, LP classic 57) between a Gibson LP (or regular Ibanez RG) and a thin-line guitar similar (Ibanez, Yamaha, or PRS). You will noticed, the full range and basses will decrease alot in the thin-line guitar - while the regular LP will capture every sound (pickups + wood body). On the thin-line guitar, you only hear the pickup.

Another video, another amazing guitar. If I could play guitar I'd love to have one of your creations. But, alas, when I got my first guitar and tried to tune it via the included pitch pipes I found I was tone deaf. Keep up the amazing work.

@xyzyzx1253

Жыл бұрын

Unless you have a rare genetic condition, your ear just needs work, You can tune by ear and develop your pitch over a long time, Like I said, unless you legit has a rare genetic condition, but then music and holding a mental tune in your head would be impossible. Don’t give up, pitch and eat training can be some of the hardest stuff to learn

That is a really nice guitar. Thanks for sharing. All the best.

The grain on that body is insane. Love this project and congrats on your great work. Cheers.

Awesome build mate . Limba can be really beautiful but often has worm holes and depending on where it’s sourced and dried can be really unpredictable in terms of warping. ESP Going so thin it might be worthwhile reinforcing the neck with CFib

@GreenBandon

2 жыл бұрын

I thought I saw some reinforcement at 3:00

Interesting build, I personally favor X-shaped guitars such as the Gibson Explorer and that natural finish really makes your X design stand out. The idea is a little different than the S series from Ibenhad because those bodies are thicker at the center and then sculpted thinner since they use conventional electronics. The Lace Alumitone pickups are also a curiosity, I remember looking at them a long time ago wanting them for a build but I ended up not purchasing any. Also, Burls Guitar Company when?

@Fermonx

2 жыл бұрын

I've started to see lace pickups around more and more. I have an idea for a partscaster I want to buy and heavily considering a set of Lace's Alumitone over some DiMarzio's, I just keep hearing good thing about those.

@rexdarvog

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fermonx The sound of Alumitones are little different from traditional pickups but fascinating as well, I don't think you would be disappointed unless you found the sound to be unpleasant after purchase.

These videos just never get old! Keep it up man!

I've been watching your videos for ever and you're getting so good at this. Keep on keepin on.

This guitar makes me miss Parker guitars

I love my Ibanez S and SA models. Glad to see someone else building thin and light. Love the way it came out! The upside down Lace sensors offend my CDO but I understand why you did it. Do you think it sounded thin? If so, due to the Alumitones or the lack of mass or both? Best Regards and Best Wishes! Gratz on selling it so fast!

@FloridaManMatty

2 жыл бұрын

How severe is your OCD when you can type “CDO” and not have a mild stroke? Methinks perhaps your OCD isn’t much of a “disorder” 😂 That said, I still feel you dude. Upside down pickups threw me for a loop as well!

@blessedheavyelements8544

2 жыл бұрын

@@FloridaManMatty I have a friend, also OCD, who threw that at me one day. Took me a few seconds but I laughed :). Best Regards!

The way the input jack is flush on the bottom edge of the guitar, and the anodized titanium knobs. Just wow. What a piece of art 👌

Excellent guitar and great video. Thank you.

An absolutely beautiful instrument, no doubt! About the length of the body... it's possible to make it even shorter with a headless guitar design with the tuners mounted behind the bridge. There are some great headless tuners and hardware available by Hipshot and other manufacturers... with a 40:1 gear ratio the tuning is impeccable. Just a thought... and the guitar could be even lighter in weight! Anyhow, really enjoyed your video and wonderful guitar! Very cool!

Have you tried making an jaguar before? Could be fun!

You just made one of my dream guitars! I love thin, contoured guitars.

Sounds and looks great. Nice work!

I love thin guitars and that turned out much nicer than I thought it would. Real nice Any reason the lace pickups are upside down?

@frankE91210

2 жыл бұрын

observe how the wire exits the pickup, he placed it so the wire enters the control cavity

@terrelbackes6037

2 жыл бұрын

Had to do a CNTL-F to see if anyone else asked this? What's the scoop on this?

@Jonathan_Doe_

2 жыл бұрын

The body didn’t have enough depth to hide the cables under the pickup or drill the holes to the control cavity from the low E side of the pick ups, basically.

@thetremoloco4801

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankE91210 where the wire exits on a pickup has no bearing on its install common sense would say it is but it isnt

You might not be a metal player but damn you can groove in your style of playing. Looks and sounds fantastic.

@brunostiglitz7535

2 жыл бұрын

The metal was sell out sounding 🤣

Gorgeous! GREAT job! 😮👍

Absolutely stunning! Cheers mate!

it would be funny to see if it’s possible to make a guitar out of balsa wood

@fclefjefff4041

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, wow, hilarious.

Looks beautiful and so well crafted. I think you can hear a little less sustain because of the lack of mass, but if you're not doing a lot of long note bendy solos it would still work great in many styles. For those that can't (or don't want to) hold a Les Paul all night, this is a unique and gorgeous choice! Bravo!!

@alphagt62

Жыл бұрын

Seriously, when you get old and have a bad back, a light guitar makes a world of difference!

I’m glad this was on my recommended, Great stuff!

Broooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo…. That is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!! You did such a stellar job on that! Thank you for making this video and sharing the build from inception to plug-in. 😃👍

Wow, you ideas and skills are amazing! Keep it up!

Great looking and sounding guitar! Congrats!

Truly a work of art. I love how the grain came together in those 3 pieces. ❤

dude your soloing has gotten SO GOOD! i would drink a beer to a sunset with it anytime

The song at the end was so smooth and relaxing and then you’ve turned into the metal thrash around on guitar like how a high school kid would do haha

Very cool. Such nice wood used.

I’m glad I got to see you play it at the end sounds great

Reminds me of the parker fly. Really nicely done - the design really compliments the thinness.

Awesome! Thank you for the wonderful video 📹. Very nicely done ✔ 👏. Such a cool shape! Mark Bensette Aux Bois 🇨🇦.

These videos are so awesome man 🤙

that's a sweet build! I love the dying of the fretboard maple. came out great!

This is gorgeous!

incredible man. great work

Looks great!

Awesome build! beautiful guitar

Though the builds are superb, I honestly watch through the process of the build for demo at the end. You're a brilliant musician bud and would like to hear more of you playing. Keep up the great content brother! 🇿🇦