I was cynical to start, but yeah that is awesome and a massive upgrade to the veneer and I've always loved the IronGear pick ups.

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I really like IronGear pickups as well, they sound great for the money

Cardboard on the band-saw was very clever. Nicely done!

I love that you made it your own! Great job!

That copper is lovely. I think brass rivets and pickup covers would have looked better. but lovely job overall.

Awesome. Looking forward to the next one!

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Next video will be up around the end of the month, so stay tuned!

Looks awesome dude! love the copper plate

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You are so talented and creative. Hey when I see someone so young and hardworking it is inspiring. Oh hey I wish I could have long hair like you. When I was young I did but it scares me when I see you around power tools that your hair could get entangled in and hurt you. . .might wanna consider a safe way keep it. Even a silly drill could give a yank and hope nothing ever happen like that. Enuff old man advice...just had to put my hand built project on hold and come write to you . Keep those great videos rollin

@ThomasHendrickson

Жыл бұрын

Don’t be ashamed, it is wise advice you are giving :)

My one gripe: I know it's not super important, but the vid volume is really low. Not that the audio matters aside from your speaking bits, but going forward I think it'd be great. Really loved the build, crazy inspiring

@tusharjamwal

Жыл бұрын

it wasn't low for me

great job. Also, using epoxy and then poly urethane was quite interesting.

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate the feedback.

This is so good!

thanks, I just found your channel...fricken great work..appreciate you sharring your work.

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I appreciate the support

Great video! Thanks for posting! Can you tell me scale length for the E and the small E?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

It's 25.5 inch on the low E, 24.75 on the high E

@LuthieriadeBanheiro

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 thanks a lot!

Man, I really liked the result. If I get a "simplier" guitar like a strato or a tele, seens easier to get good results

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

That's true, the bridge system is a little more complicated than a strat or tele, and with a tele you won't have problems with the arm contour like i had

You are scary talented.

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it

Woah. Didn't expect Blue to Blue here. Talented dude with good taste.

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

Wow, nice video what a great result. Thinking of doing something similar to this as a budget project. Did you use the neck that came with the set?

@horsefighter_69

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the neck is surprisingly good. It's real roasted maple, just level the frets and redo the nut, and you'll have a great playing guitar

@zaktemple3401

2 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 Thanks dylan, keep up the great work!

What is the spray you are putting on the copper to give it that look? Build looks awesome.

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

I use ammonia vapors, vinegar and salt. You seal it with clear coat afterwards. There are some tutorials out there, but be careful, it's a dangerous process

Very good

Have not seen anyone use a riveter on a guitar build before before ~ that sure was smart.

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I'm waiting for my Chinese Steinberger (Chynberger?) from DHGate to arrive to me in the US. It's been going back and forth in China for the past 10 days. I wonder if I'll ever get it. How are those Chinese tremolos? I'm wondering if there's a way to retro fit a Floyd Rose type on the body. I'm guessing some wood need to be added and then some new holes drilled.

@horsefighter_69

Жыл бұрын

The stock tremolo systems are alright, they stay in tune ok if you don't abuse them. Fitting a Floyd Rose is not super difficult, you'll have to put some wood back in, and then route out everything as usual.

I hope you have figured out by now to use vacuum bags when doing veneers, this will let you shape it around the contours.

I have a weird question, how long is the finished product?

YESSS DYLAN IS BACK!

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

It took me a while, but I'm going to try and upload once a month.

@jessporter8173

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 I’m proud! Just don’t stress yourself out with it though. You and your personal life is more important than youtube. Always take care of you first! I’m excited to be getting more videos though. Post notifications are on!!!

@moby4444

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty nice end-product overall. I would have used copper or brass rivets or fasteners instead of aluminum. A little polish with a Dremel tool would have complemented the copper top better. An epoxy adhesive might have better secured down the copper top when combined with wood clamps until completely dry and might have negated the need for rivets/fasteners entirely, but I did like the bit of "steam-punk" look it gave it. What chemical mixture was used to get the aesthetic effect on the copper top? Headless Ormsby Goliath multi-scale fanned fret guitar models, (I forget which run), came with similar chemically oxidized copper tops. Was that your inspiration? Aesthetically, you pretty much nailed it, sound-wise? Meh! The tone was pretty badly off, but short of a different pickup choice, I'd be hard-pressed to narrow down the reasons for its short-comings. It was a brave effort though, and with some more time you might re-visit the project and refine away its faults. In any event, there is no way I could part with it in its current state. Guess I'm too much of a perfectionist.

Wow..keren ist good job

Will the bridge hold tuning when we abuse it like flyod rose, if not how can we upgrade it?

@horsefighter_69

2 жыл бұрын

Good question. Upgrading would be very difficult, but the stock bridge is pretty good.

@MusicTutorJay

2 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69lets just say we need to replace, there is a brand name hipshot headless bridge, I guess it might fit here, not sure. I wish to buy this diy kit and upgrade the pickups & bridge.

@horsefighter_69

2 жыл бұрын

@@MusicTutorJay You can try, to replace the bridge you'd have to remove the post and fill them in, and you can then fit the new bridge

Sick

How does this copper tek work

Nice work would you be willing to build these for other people?

@horsefighter_69

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, if you're seriously interested in a build, you can contact me via Instagram DM

Great vid! Thinking of getting one of these, hardtail version tho. How were the frets on this straight out the box? Kit guitars seem to be a bit all over the place when it comes to frets

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

It's pretty good, my particular kit only has one low spot around the 2nd and 3rd frets of the E and A strings. The rest is all good.

I still would worry about cutting myself on some part of the guitar at some point.

What liquids did you use for the colors? I only can see white vinegar

@horsefighter_69

2 жыл бұрын

It's white vinegar, salt and ammonia. You pour the ammonia in the container to vaporize, then you pour salt and vinegar on top of the copper.

One-handed router and a guitar body not attahed to the table... Do you still have all fingers?

@horsefighter_69

Жыл бұрын

Lol, yes I do. That Festool router I'm using can be used one-handed. And the guitar body doesn't have to be attached to the table necessarily. It helps though, but with something small like a guitar body clamping it down is kind of inconvenient

the neck is the endureneck?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

16:44 is that a regulation zip tie ? Gotta carve into the nut a bit more so you don't need the zip tie.

@horsefighter_69

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I temporarily used a zip tie, but after some more adjusting it was fine

What's the name of the music playing in the background of your video...it's beautiful...

@horsefighter_69

2 жыл бұрын

At what timestamp?

@bigdog5086

2 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 It starts at about 6: 30...and go on...man it's pretty

@bigdog5086

2 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 The piece of music starts at about 6:29 and concludes at about 11551...man it's very pretty. Give me a name if you can...thank you in advance.

@horsefighter_69

2 жыл бұрын

That song is called Glacier, by Birch View

@bigdog5086

2 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 thanks man i got it saved to my phone. The music is so imaginative...Bad!!! You're doing a hell of a job on that copy. I take of my hat to your skills man!! By the way i bought a chinese made Strandberg headless tryin it out to see if i like headless...fror $300.00 not a bad buy. All my guitars are USA made out of the 8, but if i take to this Chinese replica im gonna get me an original Strandberg. Thanks again my friend.

LOUDER!

do you have an artist/title for that second song?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

That's Speed Run by CloudNone

Very nice, where did you get that top ? o.O

@horsefighter_69

Ай бұрын

It’s a sheet of copper, and I used a bunch of chemicals to make it look like that

@OverloadGuitars

Ай бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 can i ask you what kind of chemicals you used ? :) thanks

@horsefighter_69

Ай бұрын

@OverloadGuitars Crimson Guitars has a really good video about it. I used ammonia vapour, salt and vinegar

@OverloadGuitars

Ай бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 super nice, thanks, i will check him out

I cant find this kit anymore :(

@horsefighter_69

Ай бұрын

I’ve looked all over the internet but I can’t find it anymore either. There is a very similar headless kit on Etsy

@tommcmasters

Ай бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 I really need the two point trem. I want to switch out a for a hipshot. I guess I'll just have to break out the router.

@horsefighter_69

Ай бұрын

@tommcmasters That’s probably a better idea. A Hipshot trem won’t fit without modifications, so you’re better off routing everything from scratch

could you do me the favor of sending me the link of the guitar kit, I can't find it

@horsefighter_69

2 жыл бұрын

They don't sell this specific one anymore, I can't seem to find one with an EndurNeck anywhere

@JuanFdz3

2 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 I was looking for one with the bridge that your model has, but I can't find anything, if you see something please let me know, and thank you very much for the support!

May i ask is the neck the endure type neck?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, it's a .Strandberg* copy, and it does include the Endurneck profile

@damonlee6647

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 ah ok tq.. getting itchy fingers.. does it really feel more comfortable to play? Vs normal C shaped necks?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

It takes like 10 minutes to get used to, but it's probably my most played guitar now. Definitely very comfortable to play.

@damonlee6647

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 ok thank you very much for your reply..

Elitist be like: you didnt build it you sped it up

what is this that you replaced veneer and where did you find it with color ready?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

It's a sheet of copper. I put that color on it myself, but since the process to do it is kind of dangerous, I decided not to show it on camera. It involves chemicals like ammonia, which is very bad for your lungs if you breathe in its vapors. I might make a tutorial about it in the future, but I'll have to include some disclaimers.

@georgezorbas9036

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 wow..its beautiful....I would like to see more stuff from you..I will subscribe

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it. There's a new video coming soon.

Could you pls give me a link to the kit?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

They don't make the trem version anymore, here's a hard-tail version: a.aliexpress.com/_BP1t1l

@MicHiiX01

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 i've seen that one. So bad. I need a trem version. Do you think they might made me one if i ask them? They have tremolo models assembled, and also 20$ extra custom option so it might work maybe?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

@@MicHiiX01 I would message the seller and ask, they'll usually do it for you. Just beware that they'll have to make it in the factory which usually takes a couple of weeks. And watch out for fake tracking numbers, sometime they'll try and screw you over

@MicHiiX01

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 I will! I am not worried about time at all. I can w8 even 6 months. I am designing my own headless tremolo prototype and just need something reasonably priced i can test it out.

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

@@MicHiiX01 Alright, good luck

How is the tremolo?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

I like it, takes some time to set up, but once you have it balanced it works fine

@michaelkorn361

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 stays in tune well?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelkorn361 Yeah, not bad at all considering the price

@michaelkorn361

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 so getting a Mountain and fixing it + switching electronics and pickups to bkp will be better than a boden standard with trem?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelkorn361 I don't know, I like the Boden trem a lot too, and it's probably better. But you're looking at a conpletely different price range then.

Who knows what the veneer would have looked like with oil or a clear coat on it after it was finish sanded???

@horsefighter_69

Жыл бұрын

The veneer was so thin, finish sanding probably wouldn't have been possible

How much did u pay for it man?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

It was like €300, but with all the upgrades it's around €500

Would you recommend this DIY kit without any expertise as luthier ?

@cuncapt

3 жыл бұрын

also, how much did it cost in custom fees?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

I paid like €50 in custom fees. I honestly would not recommend this one, take the hard-tail instead, the bridge is tricky to figure out if you don't have a lot of experience with floating trems

Can you reupload your audio is so quiet.

Can you make me a custom guitar?

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, DM me and we'll talk

aumente mais o volume de gravação.

I think the wood looked WAY better than whatever ugly mettle was bolted to the top. That was a lot of work for more added weight and a worse look in my opinion.

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

The veneer may have looked alright on camera, but it looked quite bad IRL

Заебись!!!!

Why those hideous dots?

@regularrandom6045

Ай бұрын

You mean the hideous entire veneer

Next time use copper rivets to match

Gift me 🤣🤣

Why don't you wear a mask when you spray? just an observation!

@horsefighter_69

3 жыл бұрын

The place is well ventilated, but I probably should still wear one.

not a fan of the rivets

Lost me at the rivets

You'd rather have made the guitar from scratch. Possibly you do that.

@horsefighter_69

Жыл бұрын

Probably, but tracking down all the hardware for a headless guitar is easier said than done. Especially back then, it was impossible to find

@aadityakiran_s

Жыл бұрын

@@horsefighter_69 Now it's easy. Several people have done it.

Copper top with an epoxy finish ? You , my friend , are a glutton for punishment. Why pick such a labor intensive finish ? I'd have gone with a fabric top ( no rights ) and 4 K finish. But I respect your choices.

Eh, rivets made me cringe a little cus it's wood but whatever ;)