Thank you for this video and series. It is very kind of you to give your time and effort to providing a resource like this. I'm working through my first guitar build, and the detail in this series is extremely helpful!

Stayed till the end… no nutty comments… Great episode and thanks for the extra eight hour’s!

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

That is funny...took me a few reads to catch that! :-) And I am happy to know that at least one person stayed to the end. ;-)

@thomaskolb5444

3 жыл бұрын

@@maximumguitarworks Don’t mind! That’s my bad English! 😉

Man, the tools you have are just incredible! I mean, wow man. I gotta get me some of those. Time to re-finance my house!

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

It is a rabbit hole...be careful. I try not to be a bad influence on people...but tools are so much fun.

@rtucker0458

3 жыл бұрын

@@maximumguitarworks Strangely that's what the wife says also... take that for what it's worth.. lol

Great video as usual. Not gonna lie, definitely tool envy. That double fence rig for the router table and just flipping the board to get the 2nd cf channel was gold. GOLD BABY!

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

That is why I like to center the neck in the center of the blank. It is a cool jig. I have a full parts list in the information of the video I did on this jig. kzread.info/dash/bejne/p36OtrizfK_MmcY.html

Hey brother, great class! I'm watching them all and taking notes as we go.

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh...notes. That is the way to do it. Increases retention.

Great video series - I have recently received the documentation for this course - well organized will come in very handy - thanks for your efforts Steve - cheers from Canada

perfect explanation Steve !!

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julian.

I appreciate your attention to detail, preparation and regimental attack. I learned a ton of stuff from you when I started building guitars. Although I have build 6 guitars, I'm still eager to learn new techniques and tricks. I am aware of the fact that you primarily build tele/strat style bolt ons.. hope to see you build a laminate neck thru guitar at some points. Love your videos!

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian. I'm sure I will get to that someday. As you know...I mainly do the videos for a benefit to my in person students...to compliment the live instruction. Most of the classes I teach are "basic"...so that is why my videos are at a basic level. I do occasionally teach an advanced electric guitar construction class. In that class I go over set necks, carve tops, guitar design, advanced wiring, and other things not covered in the basic class. Even though I don't have the time right now...I can see me doing things like that in the future.

Thank you.

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wolfgang. I just like typing (and saying) "Wolfgang" That has to be one of the coolest names ever! A little bit cooler than "Steve". ;-)

@WolfgangKeim1

3 жыл бұрын

Maximum Guitar Works thank you Steve. Here in Germany it's considered an oldschool name. Wolf means wolf and Gang is the walk. Walk of a wolf would be a good translation. Mozart had the same surname. Btw my brothers name is Stefan it's the German equivalent to Stephen or Steve.

Absolutely ask for the documents and buy the templates. They are the finest templates available, I assure you!

Gotta say your channel is super underrated. The first luthier I saw on YT was Ben Crowe I like his channel, and all the others as well. But, you present info in such a way that really makes it easy to digest/understand. Thorough, in depth, and precise. And your methods are solid. I will say, I would like to hear your thoughts on spray(not rattle cans) finishing with nitro. Think you'll ever do some vids on the subject of finishing?

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Uriel...I sincerely appreciate the kind words. Ben is an awesome guitar builder...I have learned many things from him over the years. My brain is a lot less complex...therefore I have to present things the way they make sense to me. Glad you enjoy the videos. Feel free to spread the word. I don't mind if my channel base grows...however I am not interested in KZread fame. Without sounding corny...can I say that helping others is my reward? You want my opinion on finishing? Oh boy. This is a subject that I try to stay away from...as it can open up the proverbial can of worms. To me...there is no easy, cheap, and fun with quality finishing. The fun is great results...however, it is often a challenge. I have used about everything I could...and I am very particular about what I use now...and the methods that I do it. People can make anything work...and I don't want to discourage or dismiss the technics of others. However, I don't believe that you can get a great finish from rattle cans. It might look good in pictures and video...and with the power of video editing everything can look easy. But is not as good...nor will it hold up like...a good 2 part (what is referred to as 2K) finishes sprayed with a quality gun. In the end...you do the best that you can based upon your time, talents, and recourses. That is the pursuit of excellence. One of the reasons that I have not done finishing videos is because I don't what people to feel like they need to spend the money I have for equipment, education, supplies, and experimentation. And at this point...I am pretty much set with my products and techniques in order to get the finishes that I am very happy with. Plus, the thing you can't teach is experience...you have to do it to get better. In my Strat series...I plan to show what I use...but I still probably won't enter in the debate on what is best. Everyone needs to decide that for themselves.

@mgcnashville6615

3 жыл бұрын

@@maximumguitarworks I agree with you there. Experience is the best teacher. I've tried various finishing products. I didn't have a proper booth until recently. So, I had to stick with water based finishes. I am currently doing my first nitro finish. And I plan to try simtec's products next. Nitro has been much easier to work with compared to water based products. Personally I never used rattle cans, because I wanted to learn the proper way to finish. Building and finishing go hand in hand. And there's no sense building a great guitar without a great finish. Like you say. Start with excellence! Although I now have access to the proper equipment/products.. I lack guidance. It's all been trial and error for me every step of the way. I do as much research as I can. But I find that I tend to find the best info from ppl like you. Proper finishing equipment/products aren't cheap. But it's worth it, If that's the path you intend to take. So I'll take all the help I can get learning about it.

Hey Steve! Loving the vids. Even though I've been building for a little while now, I still keep a rotation of channels on, to watch other ppl's builds. Always more to learn! Yours have been a huge help! Really appreciate what you're doing here! On another note- would you be interested in doing a bit of business with a non profit? I work with one here in nashville. It's a makers space. I'm the first luthier among their ranks, and I'm in the process of setting up luthiery classes/courses. We need to source templates,specialist tools, etc. And I want them to be quality. If you'd be open to it, I can email you with links etc. And we can communicate further from there. Anyway, keep up the good work! Thanks again!

Don't worry about the epoxy.. I couldn't have made it there in 8 hours anyways.. hahahaaa Question. Have you ever thought about doing two channels in the back of the neck for reinforcement, using say ebony or another "stronger" wood??... Kind of like a dual skunk stripe.. Makes me wonder what that would actually look like with a colorful wood or even something stained.

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah...don't think many people got that epoxy joke. Thanks for encouraging my bad humor. If you wanted to strengthen up the neck more...I think that a laminated neck would be best. Although a like the looks of a skunk stripe (and a one piece neck)...I worry about the long term structural integrity of the end grain in an inset piece. I believe a full laminated neck would be better. However, with a Fender style headstock...it is more complicated to cover up the lamination stripes....if you don't want to see them on the top of the headstock. A color matched painted headstock would be the easiest way.

3/8" bristle kinda guy. Haha..

Question regarding planing the neck blank down to the desired thickness - I don't have a planer, but I do have a jointer. Would that also work to get it down to the thickness I want?

@maximumguitarworks

Ай бұрын

Not ideal…but possible. You will have to pay attention to all four corners of the blank…and take light passes on the jointer. I have found that you can put more pressure with the push blocks over the thicker ends/sides…and slowly make adjustments to make the sides flat and parallel. It’s not easy…but possible.

Hey wait a minute Steve what about the template alignment pins ?

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

Nice catch. Watch part 03.

Oh also/ can you gimme some tips on working with ss fretwire? Specifically, any recs on what tool may be best for nipping ss fret tangs? That's the only major issue ive had working with them so far. A dremel jig, sheet metal nibblers, end cutters.. none have really given me the results I hoped for. And I don't want to break my hand cutting them😂 What do you use to work your stainless fret wire? Thanks!

@gbish6906

3 жыл бұрын

There are only a few tools out there that can actually nip ss fret tangs with relative ease. Sintoms makes a good nipper (they are an actual fretwire manufacturer also). Summit Tools also makes a tang nipper, which can be purchased through Jescar (also a fretwire manufacturer, however I have not used that one. Lastly that I know of, Allparts also sells a tang nipper, however I have not used it personally. Each of the 3 options cost a pretty penny. I think either will do the job fine, but if it were me personally, I would buy the tool actually manufactured by the fretwire manufacturer. Hope this helps!

@mgcnashville6615

3 жыл бұрын

@@gbish6906 yea I'm aware of all of those! All parts and sintoms are the same I think. All parts def sells the sintoms. If I buy any of them, it would be that one. Seems worth the $100. But still unsure as to wether or not there are any other viable options. I did make a dremel jig that would've worked but for lack of the right bit that's isn't in stock near me. But I think I'd have to replace bits often enough that buying the sintoms would be more cost efficient long term.

@mgcnashville6615

3 жыл бұрын

@@gbish6906 actually the fret wire I'm using rn is the sintoms ss5591. Just occurred to me it's probably accurate to say that their nipper would work with these frets..

@maximumguitarworks

3 жыл бұрын

I use the Sintoms fretwire and nippers. The nippers are very good...and I have not worn out my original set yet. So they are good. I have also tried a dremel jig...but that was before using the Sintoms nipper. The only problem with the Sintoms nipper is that All Parts always seems to be out of stock. My biggest problem is cutting the fret wire. I have a pair of titanium coated cutters...but I think they are wearing out...as it is getting harder to cut. Or maybe I'm just getting older...and I am not as strong as I used to be! I have been casually looking for some pneumatic cutters...just have not found the right ones yet.

@Metalbass10000

2 жыл бұрын

The best source of information on cutting stainless steel frets is someone with experience cutting a variety of steels,, SS, alloys, etc. It does help to know what type of SS it is, ex.: 304, 304L, 306, 308, 316, 316L, 410, 410 Q&T, Frack 410, 17-4, 17-4 PH, or alloys sometimes mistaken as SS, like Chrome-Moly steels 4130, 4140, or 4330. 4340, and their condition (Q&T, annealed, or normalized), as all of these factors will change the material's machinability (possibly drastically) and minor changes in the tooling used are often the difference between a relatively painless experience, getting work done quickly, versus hours of struggling and frustration, as well as likely some broken tooling. Your best resource may be if you know any VERY knowledgeable, and professionally curious, Machinist (CNC or manual isn't important, just as long as they're reasonably intelligent, and well informed on modern tooling materials/coatings, geometry, applications, and appropriate tech data for those applications), or a Tool and Die Journeyman, Prototyping Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool Room Machinist, CNC Shift Set-Up OR Shift Lead Machinist, Machine Shop Tool Crib Manager, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineering Tech, or an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineering Department Manager (I've been employed in seven of these positions, and have worked with people of very WIDELY disparate levels of competency, and from extremely knowledgeable, well informed on rapidly advancing tooling applications, and most importantly having a wealth of FUNCTIONAL knowledge and relevant experience. in all of these roles. OK, my apologies for that stream of consciousness yammering.