That inlay already looked ludicrous before, but seeing the photo reduced to cubism and reassembled to near realism with natural materials took it to a whole new level of godlike.

@graham6229

4 жыл бұрын

And how. How do you do that Ben. Proto Genii

@hotblackdesiato3451

4 жыл бұрын

Very nice work but have you seen what Dylan Humphries does at Daemoness Guitars? Awesome - daemonessguitars.co.uk/body-graphic-inlays/

@jeremyvonk6853

4 жыл бұрын

You have an amazing gift! Just beautiful!

@cia9315

4 жыл бұрын

Γαμηστερο δεν λεω

@JH-jx7xs

4 жыл бұрын

Isnt ivory illegal

"He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist. " Louis Nizer 1948 Definitely an artist here. Wow. That's gorgeous.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

You made my evenings thank you! B

@ursafan40

4 жыл бұрын

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars You are welcome. Not much I like better than watching someone who is extraordinary at their craft get to it.

@georgebryan6019

4 жыл бұрын

Heart

@DanielJAudette

2 жыл бұрын

OMG that was stunning. I agree artist at his work. How may hours did that inlay take.

@Md2802

Жыл бұрын

He who works with his head in his hands probably has a job with my friend Kevin.

it belongs in a museum

We have to simplify the image Breaks it down into 14 million pieces

@rickydutton508

4 жыл бұрын

Hehe, well said!

@mell3109

4 жыл бұрын

That what I was thinking hahahah also I don’t like wood then does it. Overall it is incredible. There are guitar makers and there are artists, he is both.

They haven't even invented a word yet to describe something like this where insanity is but a starting point. WOW.

@manuelplascencia3223

4 жыл бұрын

Thats "Inefable" in spanish

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, I think we do have that word in English... funny enough, the word is Quixotic, an adjective meaning exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical...

This is when you realize that the dude you've been watching for the last year or so is actually a genius.

@GalleryBones

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly that. we already obviously knew that Ben was really talented.. But this is some serious next level stuff right there

I can't stop laughing realising that you will stab her eyes with fingers playing high notes

Next time do steve buscemi's eyes

@The_Fat_Turtle

4 жыл бұрын

Would match the Gibson Reverse V perfectly.

@XC2long4u

4 жыл бұрын

lmao

@awesomearizona-dino

4 жыл бұрын

HAAA...hilarious.

@bobstrete

4 жыл бұрын

How about Marty Feldman?

@jacksoniris6841

4 жыл бұрын

“ I wasn’t talking to you, I was talking to that squirrel over there.”

This is vector art on a whole new level. The best guitar inlay i've ever seen

Beautiful work ... but no final closeup - what were you thinking 🤔🌹

@Ash.v1

4 жыл бұрын

There are some good ones on his instagram

@CarolHaynesJ

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ash.v1 I gave up using instagram

@rustyjames2202

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ash.v1 Screw that.

@ZiggyTheAdventurer

4 жыл бұрын

instagram.com/p/B3gwNrvnYj4/

@The_Village_Smithy

4 жыл бұрын

Denied!!!

I’ve never been as impressed with anyone’s doings on a guitar project as I am right now. I applaud your immense skill sir. I call a lot of things awesome from day to day. This actually IS awesome. I am filled with awe up to my nose holes.

Quite possibly the most beautiful thing I've seen in some time. Amazing.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I had a great time making it and am glad she turned out well. Thanks for watching! B

The genuine joy your work brings you is outstanding. God bless you man.

This is the 5th time ive watched this video since it came out. Thank you for your incredible contributions to this plane of reality we all share

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this made me very happy! B

"Inlay is very simple; very, very, very simple."

@StuntcatTV

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that made me chuckle for a bit :D

Wow this is crazy! Mad skill. You cant even mess up a little on something like this. Hope he got paid at least several grand for this.

"wow"....is all I can say.....it is uplifting to see someone who is so talented and pationate about thier craft, especially when they create works as you have done........amazing and stunning....please do not ever loose your passion for creating such wonderfully inspired artistic guitars...... :)

This is a work of art ... let's just hope, the guitar has never to be refretted :O

Dude!! Your level of craftsmanship is mind-boggling! I don't think I have ever seen something so creative, so well-planned, executed on a guitar. The entire guitar is just absurdly gorgeous. Whoever the lucky owner is should be extremely proud to own such a beautiful instrument.

I like the big chisel. If you have a big chisel everything looks like wood.

I have never seen ANYTHING like this done on a guitar! INCREDIBLE

Holy shit!! my jaw literally dropped when you showed the completed guitar!! amazing work!!

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I did some marquetry once - a landscape with a tree and bridge in the foreground...... it looked like different pieces of wood stuck on another piece of wood. What has been done here is absolutely amazing, the intricacy, the detail, the patience. I come back to the Crimson Guitar channel every now and again and it's always worth it.

In your own words......... This has made me very happy. Thank you

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thank you. B

Ridiculous! Actual patience of a saint, amazing artistry and craftsmanship.

That has to be one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

I have no words. But even if I did, I wouldn't be able to say them with my jaw still on the floor. That is amazing!

dude....I've been following you since the shed days like what...12 years ago or something?...I knew you were skilled and stuff but maaaaaan...you're a legit full blown, high level, artist...I'm blown away

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

It has been a crazy 12 years, and thank you.. I wouldn't be able to do any of this if it wasn't for people like you who have watched over the years! VB, B

If I watch no more videos on KZread, I will know that I have seen work of the very highest quality in this single video, not to mention others on this channel, extremely well done mate :) :) :)

That is quite (and by quite I mean astoundingly) brilliant. I'm almost certain that on the day you reached the age of eleven a half giant knocked on your door and said "You're a wizard Ben."

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you. This made my day :D

"inlay is easy.. just route it out and fill it in". Then there is you. props. lifetime supply gold stars. well done

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers for making me smile! I will take your gold stars for life and cherish them! B

Wow....... just wow....... You sir are certainly someone to watch and attain too as my own Luthier career progresses, much respect.

By far the most beautiful inlays I´ve ever seen. You rock, Ben!

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Mr Crowe, Mr Crowe - you are an alien!!! That inlay is incredible! You never stop to amaze us! Beautiful! Thanks!

Been watching your videos a loooong time now. Since the old grumpy dark workshop days. It is obvious you were meant to do this for a living and watching you work is very satisfying. Keep it up!

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

It is impossible to overstate the level of skill and vision you continue to exhibit. Among your many works I continually return to marvel at this and it comforts me knowing you, this masterpiece, and I all share this time and space. Probably 9th time watching this now. Thank you again sir.

Personally, I think that guitar beats "The Complication" guitar hands down. Stunning inlay.

I love the many guitars that you’ve ever created. I’d love to use them someday... I hope you’ll make more and more impressive guitars!

The thumbnail lured me in...i like eyes :) As the video progressed I caught myself speaking out loud "how tf is he going to do this?" In the moment i realized it was all going to be separated pieces inlayed, I spontaneously clapped in front of my monitor :D Outstanding craftsmanship, bravo!

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your comment made my night! B

@wickedgrey7019

4 жыл бұрын

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars You are very welcome! The feeling is mutual. Cheers

Taking a $60 fretboard and turning it into a priceless masterwork of art. You, sir, are an inspiration!

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Glorst, it turned out very well and I couldn't be happier.. another really long term project that nearly drove me loopy but well worth it in the end. Star wars inlay next I think.. B

best custom neck!!! great work, master.

Craftsmanship at its finest!Absolutely beautiful work!

WOW............. I mean,............ WOW ! Sorry, but did I make myself clear ?......WOW. You have crazy skills Ben. Great job, the client is a very lucky person.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) B

This is one of the most gorgeous things I've ever seen. Glad it still looked fabulous with the frets in. Half wanted this to be a fretless just to see it in all its glory!

Help my erse, that is an incredible piece of craftsmanship, arts, luthiering, everything! Lost for words. …except those above, obviously. You get my drift. O.o

Man! This is a truly spectacular work of art! Be proud! Congrats!!

The 8th wonder for sure. Absolutely amazing job.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. It was a real labour of love.

"HOLY CRAP DUDE" Your on another level, Thank You so much for the idea's you just gave me. i would love to hang with you for a few days just to watch you work and get ideas from you.

Dang!! That looks amazing, Ben! So perfect on that Guitar too, with the shape and colour of the guitar and the shades, size etc. of the inlay... One of the best final guitars I've seen (yearned for) in a while :) I'm a sucker for guitars with awesome inlays. Good job!

Hi,MAN! It's a second video of yours i've watched and i'm so impressed.. You are huge talent,man and i love your works.. Keep going nad good luck!

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm going to keep on making them as long as people are watching, I love my life so much! B

We just witnessed the birth of a masterpiece. You are a wizard with your hands. Thank you for sharing!

A Lovely Tribute to Our Princess! One of my favorite actresses! Well done and thanks for sharing brother! Be Well Ben!

I could only imagine the sum required to have such a guitar commissioned. Just Awesome.

@justindesilets3526

4 жыл бұрын

When you have the money everything is possible.

@justindesilets3526

4 жыл бұрын

@Pimpy Bojangles yeah probably a 80h job, so at 50$/h it makes around 4k

@AWMJoeyjoejoe

4 жыл бұрын

@Pimpy Bojangles No way. A run of the mill Les Paul Custom shop is $5-6k. A PRS private stock is around $10k. Something like this would be at least as much as the PRS. I'm thinking $8-12k. Maybe $3-4k just for the fretboard! Lol

@justindesilets3526

4 жыл бұрын

I too think just the fret board would be 3-4k. The whole guitar probably around 8k.

@AWMJoeyjoejoe

4 жыл бұрын

@Pimpy Bojangles No I haven't, but I've got a good idea of what these things cost from years of drooling over custom guitar websites. Most made to order custom guitars I've seen start at $3-4k, and that's for relatively simple designs. Trust me this guitar would be at least $8-12k.

Christ that's beautiful. Reminds me of Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn for some reason...

The result looks stunning, I can't believe you actually pulled this off.

Unreal craftsmanship and an overall stunning guitar. Bravo!

I thought it was Betty Davis eyes. Holy crap that's amazing.

dude, how insanely amazing.. omg i love it.. i want one.. or 30... my brother and father both play guitar. i should get their guitars done like this.. i imagine its not at all cheap.. i wonder what he charges for something like this.. if id have to guess id say 3 grand.

@K7classicrockfan

3 жыл бұрын

Think of the time put into just the fretboard, more like 10 000$

I feel privileged to have been allowed to watch this god-like artistry unfold! Thank you! I'm not sure I could let go of something so insanely beautiful!

Pure art brought to us by a master craftsman. It's as beautiful as the woman herself and is a fitting tribute to her memory. It's just...

I've been working on an inlay for the past few months drawing it up and cutting it out... it' nowhere near done, but it's my first intricate inlay attempt, and probably a bit too ambitious for my skill level, lol (think PRS dragon guitar style, but it's a phoenix) it's been coming along really well, all my pieces fit in my diagram and it looks pretty great, if i'm honest, then this appeared in my recommended feed and now i've lost a little bit of confidence, haha, but at the same time i've also paid attention to some of your techniques to use in mine to hopefully make mine a bit better... i've just found a video of yours explaining your use of inlay powders and i'm so glad i found it because i think it could be what i need to really make the flames of my phoenix come to life. stay awesome :)

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, this sounds amazing. Don't lose confidence, please. Would love to see pictures of your inlay progress

@cantworkitout

4 жыл бұрын

@@CrimsonCustomGuitars i'd love to show you and get some thoughts, what's the best way to contact you?

Inlay is easy, he says. I hate marquetry, he says. I then watch 20 odd minutes of some incedibly difficult inlay work, quite a lot of which is marquetry. Awesome work as always sir.

Outstanding craftmanship and patience.

This is easily the most impressive work on a guitar that I have ever seen! The skill level for this is near immeasurable. Genius level, for sure!

i hope to the guitar gods that it never needs a refret. that job would be terrifying

ah, so you did go with this "eye-dea..." I believe the 90 hour build inspired this idea during the neck making process..

Ben is an absolute mad lad! His work is consistently the best and severely under praised. Bravo Ben!

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! B

First of all, the guitar is gorgeous. The inlay, totally sublime. The owner must be well chuffed.

Seriously amazing work, a true artist -- but what I really want to know is how Ben doesn't glue his fingers to the work piece with all the super glue? I'd be a royal mess if I tried it!

@djstringsmusic2994

4 жыл бұрын

It helps when you have those super long thin tips, I actually need some more, I ran out doing some copper inlays

@ThorbjrnPrytz

4 жыл бұрын

Slow set glue, and then applying accelerator when properly placed and fingers off

this is incredible - drawing it up in my mind didn't come close to the outcome. So ridiculously artisan, beautiful work/craftsmanship.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! B

THAT is truly ...BADASS.....Incredible... Awesome...outstanding....AND ...I really like it....GREAT WORK !

Just when you think have enough, Ben comes in with another couple of clamps. Love it, looks stunning.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

There are never enough clamps! Now why does that make me feel like some sort of deviant??

I thought you'd look old, gray and exhausted at the end of the video

That guitar is absolutely beautiful.

Gobsmacked. Utterly...gobsmacked. What a beautiful piece of work.

bro im looking at the video right now and damn you inspire me in a way with every video that is indescribable, but i want you to know to me you are a true master craftsman that inspires the upcoming generation of craftsman. thank you for this video!

"I'm not an Artist' --Ben Crowe ...pardon my snicker...but.... BWAAAHAA HAAA HA!... ha,ha....☝️😂 ...guffaw-guffaw ... (achhem)🙄. ...Cheers 🙏

Canny talented for a bald tattooed fella! Seriously - I’ve been watching this inlay project over many months, it’s got amazing attention to detail.

Your skill is undeniable. But your vision to be able to transpose a 2-D picture into a 3-D image - sublime. I bow to your gift

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is entirely down to practice and is completely achievable to anyone who tries.. and has the luxury of time to put into it. Thanks for watching! B

Wow!!!! I think it’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen in a guitar!

You Sir are an artist. I used to do a lot of pencil drawings and I found faces to be the hardest thing as just a tiny tiny incorrect positioning of an eye and the whole face looks just wrong......and here you are making a well known face out of bits of wood n shells......just brilliant.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Ben: " I don't like marquetry..." Ben: Uses 85% wood in the inlay :)

@thescarymoosh

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing and then went to wikipedia to read up on it a bit. Turns out, marquetry is inlay exclusively using veneer; what Ben has done using pieces of wood would be intarsia. TIL.

AWESOME PIECE OF ART!!! Best Inlay EVER!!! (and I ´ve seen millions of them)

Everything here is perfect. The design, the choiche of materials, the workmanship....

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

One important question, who did that to your head when you where sleeping? Those Bastards.

If someone had asked me how to do this, I would have said “easy: you don’t.” I stand by it, but it’s an amazing piece of work nonetheless. Very well done.

Wow. That's sheer brilliance!

I watched and I still can't believe what I have seen. Just remarkable. Thank you for taking the time to make the video and share it with us.

The best 23 minutes I've ever spent in my life!!! Congratulations, great job!!!

Not what I would want from an inlay job...for me, some skull and bones, bats or whatever would do but this....this is a whole other level of genius and a joy to watch...

You are the man! Artist at his labor of love! I hear your kits are among the best as well and I can see why. Simply amazing!!

this is imposible... i mean I know You did that, but from my perspective the effect is just so unreal... a skill, craftmenship and an art mixed toghether. I cant understand how somebody can dislike that? Big fan. seriously, im speachless.

Watching this made me feel happy.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

My job here is done! Thank you for your support! B

What a beautiful work! congrats!

I dont think its possible to be anymore creative and skilled with your hands..Bravo.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! B

Wow, wow, wow. Unbelievable patience and skill. Mind = blown.

Why the heck did I put off watching this until now? Utterly fantastic.

@CrimsonCustomGuitars

3 жыл бұрын

Why thank you :) B

This is way too beautiful! Good job!

WOW ! Absolutly impresive work of precision

Simply wonderful