Update: I won the challenge!! Thank you guys so much for watching and supporting my channel! If you want to support what I do you can grab a Make With Miles Tee at my merch shop: my-store-11554579.creator-spring.com Follow me on Insta to see behind the scenes: instagram.com/makewithmiles/ PS: I am not a guitar building channel, so if you are subbing to see more guitar videos, you will be disappointed ;)

@luisr.valenzuela376

2 жыл бұрын

Now make a Kumiko guitar case

@hillwellford9637

2 жыл бұрын

God-level. Great work. You are seriously brave to do the Kumiko before you do the body contours and neck pocket. One of my kids still has a cutting board that started life as a gorgeous guitar body (not this gorgeous, but good by my standards) for which I slightly screwed up the neck pocket when I did that after I did the other parts. Never again - now I do the neck and pickups and cavity, then the contours, and only then the fancy stuff.

@pootaetoe1787

2 жыл бұрын

what is the music you were playing at the end?

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

@@pootaetoe1787 Just something I improvised!

@pootaetoe1787

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeWithMiles i really want more of that it was amazing.

Hey dude, I’m 64, and I’ve seen master woodworkers create wonderful things, but this is something even they would be impressed with. Incredible job! You make the rest of us look sick. :-). Keep it up!

Wow! Really really cool. That is beautiful

@MakeWithMiles

Жыл бұрын

Oh man, thanks Bobby! You don't realize how much that means to see you comment on my video. I hope you're doing well, and I can't wait to see what you're next creation is (I watch every video of yours)

you, my friend, are far too close to being a master for someone who’s only made 1 guitar before this. super fucking impressed. and that guitar+amp are both gorgeous!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Toby!

@tobyzapruder4364

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeWithMiles of course man!! keep up the great work:)

@ulibarcj

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. You truly have a gift. Honestly, there's only one word I can think of right now. WOW

@zeusolympus1664

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeWithMiles strats are considered to be light and slick, I was thinking if you made the same design on a les paul or gibson sg with a heavy headstock....that would look nice.

@Vykk_Draygo

2 жыл бұрын

@@zeusolympus1664 Are they? I would think SGs are generally lighter. Smaller and thinner bodies. Les Pauls, yeah. They can be stones. I think this suits the Strat shape, though. You expect to see Strats with big pick guards, so this design fits perfectly.

The algorithm threw this video my way, and I'm grateful. More than your craftsmanship (which is INCREDIBLE!), your creative vision and your energy really speak to me. That you also happen to actually play guitar real nice is kinda mind blowing. Keep spreading your passion dude, you're doing great work!

Young man, I don’t know who set you on your path, but this is super impressive. Well done in concept, and execution! My only critique as a player would have been to mount your input on the side (tele style). Keep up your woodworking because at your age this will be a valuable commodity in the future. It is inspiring to see!!!

@AlexRDL88

2 жыл бұрын

Tele style was exactly what I thought while he was doing it.

@nelsonx5326

2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. In these days with half the kids have attention deficit disorders it is good to see a kid with such intense focus and concentration. He has what it takes to be a master of what ever profession he chooses.

@UltimateBreloom

2 жыл бұрын

@@nelsonx5326 I don't know if you know much about ADHD, but it can make it extremely easy to focus on things that interest and/or engage you. I can easily work on the guitars I build for hours and not notice. But then I try to do something I need to do, and it's like swimming through syrup. It's hard to explain, but it does seem to me like you don't know what ADHD really is at all.

@davef5208

2 жыл бұрын

@@nelsonx5326 it's all the vaccines the criminal big pharma is cramming in everyone. from birth all the way up.

@jamesmayle3787

2 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ is Lord. Please take your salvation seriously and do what the Bible says. It is all True,.

Miles! Well done!! That thing is a work of art!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!! 😉

Hey Miles - I am a 65 year old woodworker who has been playing and teaching guitar for more than 40 years as well. I use kumiko in some designs, and I use Japanese tools quite a bit.. This wis a very , very impressive build. I wish you had played the guitar with a pick - that is the only way to really get a sense of the tone, but with what you did as far as cosmetics are concerned, I dont think you are too focused on the sound anyway. The art is the thing in this case, and it is fantastic. I own 30 or so guitars, and I don't have anything that is as interesting as your build. There are two things I worry about with the use of epoxy - the weight, and the resonance. I imagine your guitar is pretty heavy. Regardless, its a great piece of art. I am very impressed, especially for your age and lack of woodworking experience. You knocked it out of the park young man! Way to go. Joe

Imagine being this young and already having aquired the skills of: Building one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen, being able to play the guitar very well afterwards and being able to produce a high quality video. You my friend are going to be big! Congrats on having such an awesome guitar now.

That’s got to be one of the coolest guitar builds I’ve ever seen! Those decals took it to the next level. 👏

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thank you so much ;)

@marcoszambrano7287

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 💯%

@papamiro

2 жыл бұрын

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@theendgamefl888

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeWithMiles - Now tell me: how much, to get you over with such a guitar, but another colour. Date, Dec. 2022 ? Email?

@milanfanas

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, but maybe it would be better to apply decals before clear coating, they would last longer

This is absolutely stunning. You should be extremely proud of this build and know that it is very inspiring to the rest of us. Keep up the incredible work.

I'm a Luthier, and I'm really impressed. A lot of thought and creativity went into this guitar. I really like this guitar.

@rhykko77

2 жыл бұрын

Though the epoxy is an interesting and very trendy technique these days .......but I would have loved to hear it somehow constructed without the epoxy .......I am a great semihollow fan.

@alexhuevera939

2 жыл бұрын

you are not a luthier

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2 жыл бұрын

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@Ken-zo9ln

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexhuevera939 who asked?

@70sman

Жыл бұрын

@@alexhuevera939 how do you know?

You did an incredible job on this build!! Love how this turned out, way to go!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support! I had a ton of fun with the epoxy.

@erickaracsonyi4415

2 жыл бұрын

This is a really cool project that you helped with. Thank you!

@stevenlewis4385

2 жыл бұрын

I would have left out the epoxy. It would have been very light and resonent. You could have done cool stains or dyes.

@papamiro

2 жыл бұрын

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@RoadkillPinata

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenlewis4385 This was a superlative build. Despite building guitars myself, I'd buy this one. The control cavity cover is a sweet extra. The epoxy (or something similar) is pretty much a necessity, there wouldn't have been enough structure to support the mounting of the electronics and hardware, particularly the tremolo, without it.

The work and talent, the patience for the wood-working part, and the quality of the shooting of the editing are just impressive! This video was very enjoyable and the result is stunning!

I was born July 4th 1963. I started trying to "build stuff" at age 4. I got a rectangular block of wood from My Grandad's basement then a Black-Green permanent marker from Grandma's junk drawer and drew a speedometer, tachometer and the rest of the gauges on the board. I had made a dashboard. I was sure proud of that thing and showed it to everybody. I originally wanted to build antique reproductions of old furniture as a career but it's nearly impossible to get a job doing this unless Your Father & Grandfather does this and You are their Apprentice. I settled on being a house painter/restoration contractor. I did much more than just paint. I did all the repairs and then paint the house. I've worked with my hands all my life but I believe this is the coolest thing I've ever seen. My hat's off to you young man you are true Craftsman. Your Workmanship is impeccable keep going no telling what You'll be able to achieve by the time You're My age - 57-1/2. You remind me so much of myself when I was your age. God Bless You and Your Family!! Jimmy in NC....

Amazing work! One simple change I would recommend would be to widen the neck screw holes in the body just slightly so that the screws only thread into the neck itself and not the body. When the screws thread into the body it causes the body to travel up the thread of the screw away from the neck and creates a small gap. If you widen the holes in the body it shouldn't really change much as far as your setup goes but it should make a pretty substantial improvement in the resonance of the guitar.

@auzzythegreat

2 жыл бұрын

It's an electric guitar, resonance doesn't matter.

@sir_john_hammond

2 жыл бұрын

@@auzzythegreat clearly watched that guy playing over air.

@DaShikuXI

2 жыл бұрын

@@auzzythegreat No it really really does

@OpSic66

2 жыл бұрын

@@auzzythegreat Never heard of Sustain huh? Resonance does matter in an Electric Guitar. Otherwise people wouldn't have spent decades chasing Tone Wood, they all would use plywood. :-|

This is the best guitar build I’ve ever seen! Also glad to see a Pask Makes shirt. Love your creativity and content mate - well done!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam! Yes I love Pask Makes ;) Thanks for watching.

Absolutely brilliant! Congrats on your win, you certainly deserve it. This is inspiring ... and beautiful.

this is one of the best videos ive ever seen on youtube, not only the content but the way it was presented and edited together. Great job and great guitar.

Wow just wow!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Shawn!

This guitar is so incredibly beautiful Miles! Thank you for sharing the build with us, I'm so inspired by your video!

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This could possibly be the most satisfying video I've seen this far on youtube. I'm blown away by your talent and skill. Hope to see many more of these videos!

Nicely done all around! The narrative was spot on-steady flow, clear explanations, just enough info.

Gorgeous guitar!! Amazing attention to detail... those decals on the headstock just take it to another level. Thanks for the video. This makes me want to make a body for my Japanese Squire neck!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Eric! I really appreciate it. I'm glad I added the decals.

That is a fine looking guitar! The hardware around the pickups compliments it well, and the Kumiko pattern is gorgeous.

I've been binge watching your videos recently, and i love the vibe, the editing, and most importantly your works. Definitely keep up!

Phenomenal. Wood work, camera work, and narration is all A++. This came out amazing. Beautiful work dude!

I always enjoy your creativity, design, and execution, and this is no exception. This guitar looks awesome! Love the overall aesthetic and the details that make it special. And you sound great playing it too. Thanks for sharing!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Seth, I appreciate your support! Glad you enjoyed the video ;)

That is really sick! You nailed this hard and it came out looking sweet! Great job, Miles!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for following along the entire process Tom!! I'm pretty happy with the result ;)

That turned out so great! And for the fact that was recorded as DI it sounds great too. Well done man! Subscribed.

Everything about this is perfect, love to see this level of design and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

Nice work!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

thank you for going in depth with the electronics and all involved with that. I just started watching Burls channel and his skips this part in every video I have seen (so far). it's great seeing your designs and then finally seeing all the work that goes on internally. I have never built a guitar. I am now subscribed to both channels and feeling inspired

Awesome build! Such creativity in adapting the electronics cavities, in the finishing details (those decals!), not to mention the beautiful Kumiko work. Outstanding.

Absolutely stunning. Your work is incredible. I thoroughly enjoyed the process and subscribed.

Knocked it out of the park bud. I will be envious of this guitar for quite some time :)

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Hehe thank you! Really appreciate it.

Awesome! Beautiful Kumiko! Thanks for bringing in those unique Japanese patterns! Katakana is good too! I've seen カタカナ incorporated in your previous projects. I live in Asakusa, Tokyo, a town with a lot of old temples, landmarks and culture. Unfortunately, they are slowly dying out. The same is true for Japanese patterns. I am very happy to see that these things are being taken up by makers. I'm looking forward to your next video! And your guitar playing was great!🎸

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jumpei! I'm glad you like the design ;) From the pictures I've seen of the town, you live in a very beautiful place. I'm so sad to hear that the culture and traditions are slowly dying, hopefully, people will re-discover them and bring them back to life. I'm glad I've discovered the art of Kumiko and I am eager to try making some new patterns. Thank you as always for your support ;)

@papamiro

2 жыл бұрын

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@deepspacetheater

2 жыл бұрын

Asakusa! Sugoi, desu ne! I used to work right down the boulevard in Roppongi, and I lived just down the hill in Azabu. My wife and I miss Japan and its beautiful people.

@volundrfrey896

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen the same pattern used on some old buildings here in Sweden, really cool that Japan has the same thing.

A beautiful guitar! I really appreciate your dedication to the craft and I look forward to watching videos of your future projects. Thanks for sharing!

This is one heck of an awesome build! Congratz on winning the challenge, you deserve it!

Absolutely gorgeous. Watching you build this took me back to my big brother, who built electric guitars. Thanks for the memories.

@papamiro

2 жыл бұрын

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Really nice job. Love the overall project and the thought given to the smaller details that make this next level awesome. Thanks!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! I love adding all the details (that's one of my favorite parts) ;)

@papamiro

2 жыл бұрын

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Oh, my ! That's beautiful, outstanding !

This project has turned out amazingly well, that guitar is lovely. Keep your hard work!!

Super clean build and edit Miles. Great job!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍😉

Great build! The kumiko looks sick! Reminds me of when I was in high school and built drums in my father's shop

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! There's something awesome about building musical instruments ;)

Outstanding. I’m glad to hear you won, because the patience, humility, creativity, and craftsmanship on display here is truly inspiring.

Holy cow! What an awesome build! You absolutely deserved to win!! And that guitar is far and away the nicest I have ever seen. Not even rock legends have a bespoke custom guitar like that. Plus it sound awesome!! Can't wait to see future projects!

This is a glorious guitar build. Tremendous work here!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that Kyle!

I highly recommend making your own necks. It’s very rewarding. Also, you can skip the finger hole for the backplate by placing a magnet in the middle of the cover and making a tool you can use to stick to it from the outside and pull it out.

You should be so proud of that build. Absolute beauty. I rarely ever watch something through but your attention to detail is something to be marvelled. Well done mate.

BEAUTIFUL work Miles

Epic is an understatement... this guitar is probably one of the most beautiful guitars I've seen so far. Great work.

Very cool. Great work on the project and great videography to boot.

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really enjoy the videography aspect as well!

@huilendewolfsongs

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeWithMiles who did the video-production?

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

@@huilendewolfsongs I did everything ;) filming, editing, building!

@huilendewolfsongs

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeWithMiles that's awesome! You seem to have a broad interest in things :-))

Such craftsmanship! Looks absolutely stunning - Congrats!

Wow, that is a beautiful piece of work!

First of all great job! That is easily custom shop quality aesthetics right there. I think it needs to have a killer setup for that 'super high-end" vibe. Personally i think wooden pickup rings and wooden knobs would suited the project better. Overall stunning work, i am excited for your future projects!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Matthew! That means a lot. I am planning on upgrading the knobs to some that I custom make. I kind of ran out of time for fabricating those last few things because of the rockler challenge end date 😅

@kirkscobey3031

2 жыл бұрын

I would’ve gone with cream covers and knobs but yeah great build!!

@Rabsian

2 жыл бұрын

Top job, but yeah I reckon Black instead of white plastic for the pickups and maybe even clear knobs.

@fattyboombatty7736

2 жыл бұрын

Or possibly chrome knobs... it is in the eye of the beholder. I think it looks great as it is....

Gorgeous! I never saw a guitar with Kumiko design before.

Miles, the concept is brilliant, the process is explicitly documented, the final result is beautiful and your accomplished result proves that you are blessed with amazing talent. Great job, Miles!!!

what a beautiful piece i love how the wood didn't stain in a perfectly uniform way, it really makes the starbursts pop and plays it wonderfully too! fantastic work

Absolutely stunning!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

すごい！ こんなかっこいいギターは、日本でも見たことない！ ありがとう！

Dude you are amazing. This is the coolest build I have seen in a while. Subscribed👍

Absolutely beautiful! Nice work.

beautiful in concept and execution, well done!

@MakeWithMiles

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Beautiful job, Miles!! As someone who's built a lot of guitars, this was super impressive. Two questions: One, curious to know how much this weighed, given it was maple + epoxy. Did you weight? Also, how was the action on it? The neck looks like it was set a bit high (just IMO, not a criticism!), so I wonder how high you had to set the bridge saddles. I try to set the necks so that bottom of the fretboard is nearly flush with the body. That all said, I'll probably borrow this idea at some point down the road. :D Well done, dude!!!

Holy cow, the skills and love that went into this is just insane. beautiful work

Woooooooooow! That is a beauty right there! Congratulations!!

クミコでこんなに素敵なギターが作れるなんて！！ カタカナでストラトキャスターは中々センスあるねー

this was mesmerizing to watch, thank you so much for enhancing my saturday with your calming voice, nice aesthetic and great guitar build :D

Your playing at the end is so beautiful!

Really awesome project. Your work is flawless. Great video too. Big props to you and congrats on winning the contest.

Great build, great video. Everything about this is great! You go Glen Cocco!

@pinkfloydcamel

2 жыл бұрын

I mean Miles

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks ;)

Credit where its due. An incredible build for a beginner. You may have just found your calling. If so its an excellent choice. Rock on Bro.

just absolutely beautiful work!

Wow this video is amazing!! The quality of the production, the woodwork, I'm simply amazed... Congratulations!

Yooo, this is gonna be good.

Great film, well shot and edited. Gorgeous guitar. High attention to detail. Hope you win. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🐒

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gary! ;)

Wow, what a great build. That amp and guitar combo looks great!

Great outcome. Simply beautiful! Also good video editing. Thanks for showing :-) Best regards from Germany

I love this build. I personally would have used a darker finish on the wood, and copper or bronze hardware. But it’s absolutely gorgeous.

Very unique creation, definitely a head-turner. Loved the way the neck complimented the body pattern. I feel like the next step could be cutting the fretboard inlay in the same pattern, would love to play this thing.

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That would be rad to have a fret board inlay for sure.

You are amazingly talented. Keep up the good work. It is so cool seeing younger makers out there and what y'all can create. Bravo.

What an absolutely stunning guitar! Loved seeing the whole process! Personally I might've gone with black knobs and pickups as I find the white a bit jarring, but that's just a matter of personal taste. Again, stunning!

@Firestormlover

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same, or at least a warm tone somehow, but yet not distract from the amazing woodwork.

You're make amazing things, young man.

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Chester!

I wanna thank you for creating these things and sharing youre incredible talent with us

Dude!!!! The playability looked awesome in addition to being artwork! Simply awesome.

Get this guy some more subscribers!!!! He deserves it!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! :)

You are incredibly talented and to see a project through, from cradle to grave, is amazing!!! You have restored my faith in our youth. I’m an old guitar player and absolutely love this video. You will go far in life.

@MakeWithMiles

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment. I really love making things and I will never stop!

Great work. Love seeing young creators making amazing pieces.

Woooow man this looks fantastic .. Great job and the level of details on top of that is just phenomenal 👑

hot fire as always Miles!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank Alex! ;)

Amazing result! I've built one guitar myself (and it was a Tele, so not nearly as much work as a Strat) and I know how much work it can be! Is there a reason to why you didn't place the output jack on the side or on the back of the body?

@spalmgre9167

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too wonder why the jack on the top side

@anonymousstout4759

2 жыл бұрын

Telecaster jack output would look majestic with this imo

I’m not a musician and my musical abilities are limited to pressing the Play button on iTunes, but your skills, energy, creativity are mesmerizing. I can watch how a beauty is being born forever. Thank you for the kindness and miracle you bring to this world. Amazing! People like you make this world going round.

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that really means so much to me. It's people like you who watch my videos who make it possible for me to keep going. Thank you for the kind comment.

Beautiful!! Young man I admire your skills!! A bright future for you always!!

Cool as hell even from a Japanese point of view of your Kumiko project! Amazing craftmanship and work! And sounds EXCELLENT!!!!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching!!

Looks incredible! I’d love to see you make another one without the wood behind it and a translucent or transparent epoxy! Could be epic! Huge props for this build tho! Really awesome work!

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its a pleasure to watch you work.

looks sparkly, awesome! nice jam in the end,too!

Ah, yes, the Japanese word for stratocaster: ストラトキャスタ or sutoratokyasuta~ Really nice guitar, makes for a great combo with the amp, good work!

@MakeWithMiles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank for your comment! Thanks for also checking out my amp.

Sick build dude. Your ability to bring your idea to life with no visible mistakes is remarkable with this being your second build. Just curious why you decided not to put strap buttons on? Again, sick build