@darkmysterii Thanks - after almost four years of regular replaying it looks a little bit less shiny than it did when new - still great to play though!
I started making them because I couldn't afford a real one years ago, they were not as good looking as yours though. I made one in the shape of the Iron Cross guitar that Ian Hunter in Mott The Hoople played, it was a 12 string and I inadvertantly made it so big I couldn't get a case to fit it, playing it was really difficult and eventually dismantled it. You should post pics of the guitars you've made. I prefer just to buy them now, it's a lot easier.lol
Nice guitar and interesting video. You should have narrated it though instead of playing song, it would have been ten times better. You should then have finished it off by showing the guitar in action. I made a few solid electrics years ago in my 20s, don't have them now did it all by hand no machinery, so it would have been nice to here you explaining each procedure. Great looking guitar though.
Nice guitar and interesting video. You should have narrated it though instead of playing song, it would have been ten times better. You should then have finished it off by showing the guitar in action. I made a few solid electrics years ago in my 20s, don't have them now did it all by hand no machinery, so it wuld have been nice to here you explaining each procedure. Great looking guitar though.
@daviegarden Thanks for the comment. I guess this was one of my very first YouTube video attempts so I won't claim any great expertise at voiceover, etc. I could probably do better now and I keep meaning to put up a clip of the thing in action. I'm not a decent guitar player but I sure do have fun with it - gets a workout most days!
@HackerGuitarist Thank you for your comment. I assume you mean that I was implying something as opposed to employing something. This was never my intention so I hope the amended title is satisfactory.
@joesteele93 Well it was not top grade maple and I found a large stain running along the bass side of the body when I carved it (see around 2.28) so the sunburst was a logical choice. I've made numerous other guitars where I've retained the wood finish. Also, the maple/mahogany sandwich contributes to the LP sound whether natural finish or sunburst or gold so still worth getting the proper wood for the job, right?
@Zone1242 i here you, using mahogany and maple bakes sense sound wise, it just seems more logical to get figureless maple instead, and probably save a fair bit of money!
@joesteele93 I agree but I was hoping the maple I got would be good enough for a natural wood finish. When I saw the stain I went for the Sunburst as the best alternative. Sounds and plays great so I'm not complaining about the final result.
@GuitarMaster268 The headstock symbol is on the (Stewmac) drawing. I transferred the design to shell, cut it and inlayed, etc. Same process as for the fret markers.
@shaindaman13 Well I finished it just before Christmas a few years ago so I hurriedly put the slide show together. I'll see about adding some more photos of the finished instrument. Mind you, after being played almost daily since then, it doesn't look quite as shiny and bright as it did when it was 'new'.
@lilticklez Thanks for the compliment but Gibson have nothing to worry about. I made this for myself and enjoy playing it most days. Anyway, Epiphone have that 'real fake Gibson' thing kinda covered :)
@Henshrow That's fairly easy since its all straight lines. I copied the design off the plan and cut and filed the shell pieces. Then its standard inlay technique to fit to the headstock. I used black superglue to hide any imperfections between the shell and the routed cavities - same process for inlaying the fret markers.
@KissFan1997 I'm flattered that you would want me to make one but alas don't have time these days - day job has taken over for the foreseeable future. I'm sure and off the shelf righty is the cheapest way to go - then have it tweaked by a luthier to get the instrument the way you want it.
@ravenshield56 Thanks. Well the original had one and I thought I can always take it off later. Like this it's complete an it doesn't impact how the guitar plays in any way.
lefty looks weird..lol..why did u make it look like a gibson?? gibson didnt make it ...u did..u shouldve made up ur own head stock ..that wouldve been cool
@OoDarkVoicesoO Well I always wanted an LP but knew I'd never be able to find one I could use without spending more than I could afford with their custom shop. I have built various other guitars that are completely custom design but this one is sort of a childhood dream come true :)
@Zone1242 Well yeah ive been wanting a LP since i started playing guitar and when i got one i was so happy so i guess i can almost relate...it took me forever to get the money..but now its mine and im happy...you should check it out.. =)
@sxayaxang Alas I've got too many things going on these days so not enough time for lutherie stuff. Since scratch builds are more expensive than off the shelf, the fastest way to get a good instrument is to buy from places like Southpaw and then tweak it (or have it tweaked) to your liking. I did that with one of my guitars - bought a Squier Strat and upgraded everything to full Strat standards - plays great!
great job! I've been thinking about building one, myself, because it's hard to find a lefty around here. I am curious, though. Did you use a template to cut the body and neck? How much did it end up costing you?
@plechatam Yes I used templates based on the LP plan from Stewmac. I traced the body shape on to wood and flipped it over so it would work as a leftie template. The neck template was a straight copy from the drawing. I'd say materials came to around $500. I already had the tools, etc.
@Guldbarren Ahem, sorry for the delay - the binding is fairly straightforward so long as you take it nice and easy and use acrylic glue. Dry fit to check binding channels are done correctly, apply the glue and tape the binding in place while the glue sets. Clean up the overspill and there you go. You then have to clean out the fret slots before inserting the frets. If you use something like superglue you'll never get the residue out of the slots - I tried it once!!
@flameriderful - probably a hollow body this time - something like a Gibson ES335. I haven't done one before so it would be a real challenge to get up a notch with my lutherie skills!
@Zone1242 It looks good! I would like to make an explorer but in my style so a little bit different from a real explorer. But I don't know how to make the neck. Maybe I will buy a cheap guitar to have a neck( and pickups, strings and other stuff). So it will be quite cheap to have a special guitar. But it's still will be hard
No bravery involved I'm afraid. Its all done with a jig. What you can't see in the pic at 3:07 is that there is a plexiglass strip fixed to the back of the fingerboard blank and this strip has the fret distances keyed. On the bottom of the metal jig there is a pin which holds the blank in the right position - make the cut, move along one notch, make the cut, etc.
@Zone1242 sorry, i meant the fret board. The gibson fretboards have those silver pearly, markers on them the rectangle things i have forggoten the name of
The markers are made of 'mother of pearl' and you can buy it from many lutherie suppliers (like Stewmac). It's commonly called the shell inlay. You can get pieces and cut them yourself or you can buy them pre-cut.
Well it was trial and error - I would do it differently next time. For this one, having sealed the surface, I first shot the blonde color then shot the red on top. Luckily it came out reasonably well. Next time I would stain the blonde color first - that would allow me to sand back the red if I made a mistake.
My cover plates are hand made from sheets of material available from most lutherie suppliers. Same for the pick guard and the truss rod nut cover plate. The pickup mounting rings however are bought.
Sorry man, factory built is always cheaper than hand built - they have the economies of scale, buy materials in bulk, etc. Quality materials for a single build run to around $700! Best way to get a nice guitar for less is to make it yourself - that's what got me into it.
Thanks. Hi to Germany! The day job keeps me fully occupied at the moment so no time for guitar building. At least I get to play it on a fairly regular basis so that's nice.
Thanks. I started about 7 years back. This was my 4th full build. I've done a bunch of mod projects as well. It's mostly weekend work for me. I got the various learning videos, etc. and then got started. Hard to say how long it takes to get there - motivation, practice and perseverance is all you need!
No idea - mine is completely scratch built - no kit involved. If you check out places like Warmoth they have the components though they may not have complete kits.
According to my research, LP neck angles have varied over the years from as little as 1 degree to 4.5. I used the Don McRostie plans based on the '59 model which used the 4.5 degree neck angle.
wow!!! i must say!!! it came out great...but i must know what the name of the song in the background is?? it sounds amazing!!! i must find it!! :D 5/5
wow that is so cool im thinking of building one for fun cause i really cant afford a real gibson les paul and im lefty too and they dont have much guitars in the left handed range good job!!
I bet it sounds and plays better than a real gibson because of the specific personal attention it got. Just look at Slash's Gibson replica, better than a real Gibson. Now they pay him to shut him up lol.
Well it certainly plays well but I'm sure that any 'real' Gibson that gets a comprehensive setup by a good luthier or guitar tech will play as well. Any mass produced product will struggle to be just right for an individual user. So long as the essential quality of manufacture is retained then potential for the instrument is always there. The only risks come when shortcuts are taken with manufacturing and many guitar companies have been through phases of that over the years.
this is truly a beauty, a work of art, a real Gibson, made the same way, good job the best i've seen. i'm a lefty to and they don't have a wide range of les paul out there.
It was all done using Colortone Waterbase lacquer and the color pigments that go with it. I found the red, yellow, and black from the pigment range gave me exactly what I wanted without any need for special color mixing, etc.
I don't have an accurate way to measure it but it seem to be a bit lighter than that at around 9 pounds (that's using my bathroom scale!). I'll see about finding a more accurate measurement and post it later.
I'm not sure. I would say about 15 days of effort spread over a six month period. I got to it whenever I had a few spare hours - usually the weekends.
I took all my measurements straight off the Don McRostie plans so I' not sure if I ever measured it - just used a calipers to transfer the dimensions.
Fair play mate!
TheNightRomer 3 weeks ago
I just fucking love the paint job you did there
darkmysterii 3 months ago
@darkmysterii Thanks - after almost four years of regular replaying it looks a little bit less shiny than it did when new - still great to play though!
Zone1242 3 months ago
WTF?!?! that's soo fuckin awsome man!
TheGuitarraper 5 months ago
@TheGuitarraper Thanks - I like it and it gets played a lot ;)
Zone1242 5 months ago 2
I started making them because I couldn't afford a real one years ago, they were not as good looking as yours though. I made one in the shape of the Iron Cross guitar that Ian Hunter in Mott The Hoople played, it was a 12 string and I inadvertantly made it so big I couldn't get a case to fit it, playing it was really difficult and eventually dismantled it. You should post pics of the guitars you've made. I prefer just to buy them now, it's a lot easier.lol
daviegarden 7 months ago
Nice guitar and interesting video. You should have narrated it though instead of playing song, it would have been ten times better. You should then have finished it off by showing the guitar in action. I made a few solid electrics years ago in my 20s, don't have them now did it all by hand no machinery, so it would have been nice to here you explaining each procedure. Great looking guitar though.
daviegarden 7 months ago
Nice guitar and interesting video. You should have narrated it though instead of playing song, it would have been ten times better. You should then have finished it off by showing the guitar in action. I made a few solid electrics years ago in my 20s, don't have them now did it all by hand no machinery, so it wuld have been nice to here you explaining each procedure. Great looking guitar though.
daviegarden 7 months ago
@daviegarden Thanks for the comment. I guess this was one of my very first YouTube video attempts so I won't claim any great expertise at voiceover, etc. I could probably do better now and I keep meaning to put up a clip of the thing in action. I'm not a decent guitar player but I sure do have fun with it - gets a workout most days!
Zone1242 7 months ago
les pauls are made by gibson(and epiphone) not by you, as your title employs
HackerGuitarist 7 months ago
@HackerGuitarist Thank you for your comment. I assume you mean that I was implying something as opposed to employing something. This was never my intention so I hope the amended title is satisfactory.
Zone1242 7 months ago
that is a beautiful instrument.
Evilgenious398 7 months ago
@Evilgenious398 Thanks, yeah I like it ;)
Zone1242 7 months ago
suh a shame you sprayed over that wood, would of looked so much better natural, whats the point in buying figured woods that are just covered up?
joesteele93 8 months ago
@joesteele93 Well it was not top grade maple and I found a large stain running along the bass side of the body when I carved it (see around 2.28) so the sunburst was a logical choice. I've made numerous other guitars where I've retained the wood finish. Also, the maple/mahogany sandwich contributes to the LP sound whether natural finish or sunburst or gold so still worth getting the proper wood for the job, right?
Zone1242 8 months ago
@Zone1242 i here you, using mahogany and maple bakes sense sound wise, it just seems more logical to get figureless maple instead, and probably save a fair bit of money!
joesteele93 8 months ago
@joesteele93 I agree but I was hoping the maple I got would be good enough for a natural wood finish. When I saw the stain I went for the Sunburst as the best alternative. Sounds and plays great so I'm not complaining about the final result.
Zone1242 8 months ago
LEFTIES FTW!!!
sirleftyguitar 8 months ago
I WANT ONE
clonetrooperbj 9 months ago
Great Job!! enjoyed watching.
gtoman0779 9 months ago
@gtoman0779 Thank you :)
Zone1242 9 months ago
dude, AWESOME work! love it..
how´s it playing?
m4ggotinside 9 months ago
@m4ggotinside Thanks - plays like a dream - I'm not a great guitar player but I get a real buzz from jamming with it and it gets played most days.
Zone1242 9 months ago
hey cool i am lefty too
MrJuicypineapple 10 months ago
are you working in some guitar factory !?
norwaydude6 11 months ago
@norwaydude6 I wish! - No, I've got a small workshop where I mess around with woodwork and electronics. This was my major project n 2007.
Zone1242 11 months ago
So where did you get the symbol of the head?
GuitarMaster268 11 months ago
@GuitarMaster268 The headstock symbol is on the (Stewmac) drawing. I transferred the design to shell, cut it and inlayed, etc. Same process as for the fret markers.
Zone1242 11 months ago
it didnt take 10 minutes, that´s for sure!
TheBossMP 11 months ago
@TheBossMP Yeah, more like 10 months - mostly weekends when I could get some free time.....
Zone1242 11 months ago
did you acc put a truss rod in?
screwback72 1 year ago
@screwback72 Yep. Stewmac Hot Rod 2-Way.
Zone1242 1 year ago
@Zone1242 You barely showed the thing finished. Whats up with that? It looked beautiful. Where can we see more of the finished product?
shaindaman13 1 year ago
@shaindaman13 Well I finished it just before Christmas a few years ago so I hurriedly put the slide show together. I'll see about adding some more photos of the finished instrument. Mind you, after being played almost daily since then, it doesn't look quite as shiny and bright as it did when it was 'new'.
Zone1242 1 year ago
Great Job
gonedeepseafishing 1 year ago
@gonedeepseafishing Thanks - I still get a great buzz playing it....
Zone1242 11 months ago
how long did the process take you?
killBillFromTH 1 year ago
@killBillFromTH Hard to say but probably around 25 weekend over most of a year....
Zone1242 11 months ago
you should seriously quit your day job and just make fake gibsons and sell them as real ones and live off of that.. The final product looked great
lilticklez 1 year ago 2
@lilticklez Thanks for the compliment but Gibson have nothing to worry about. I made this for myself and enjoy playing it most days. Anyway, Epiphone have that 'real fake Gibson' thing kinda covered :)
Zone1242 1 year ago 3
@Zone1242 actually all i play are epiphones and I love them!! but great making abilities you have my friend. enjoy your talents
lilticklez 1 year ago
So I shouldnt buy one from you? xD Anyways: How much?
xGuitarStianx 1 year ago
@xGuitarStianx I'm not currently making guitars for sale. I can tell you that the materials - wood and all hardware - came to around $700.
Zone1242 1 year ago
How much can I pay for one?;)
xGuitarStianx 1 year ago
@xGuitarStianx Buying one off the shelf is generally cheaper than having one made - unless you make it yourself that is :)
Zone1242 1 year ago
how did you do the logo on the headstock?
Henshrow 1 year ago
@Henshrow That's fairly easy since its all straight lines. I copied the design off the plan and cut and filed the shell pieces. Then its standard inlay technique to fit to the headstock. I used black superglue to hide any imperfections between the shell and the routed cavities - same process for inlaying the fret markers.
Zone1242 1 year ago
How much do u want for a right Les Paul ? :)
KissFan1997 1 year ago
@KissFan1997 I'm flattered that you would want me to make one but alas don't have time these days - day job has taken over for the foreseeable future. I'm sure and off the shelf righty is the cheapest way to go - then have it tweaked by a luthier to get the instrument the way you want it.
Zone1242 1 year ago
nooo why did you put a pickgaurd onnn :( anyway amazing guitar dude, well done!
ravenshield56 1 year ago
@ravenshield56 Thanks. Well the original had one and I thought I can always take it off later. Like this it's complete an it doesn't impact how the guitar plays in any way.
Zone1242 1 year ago
Looks sexy
Glockenator 1 year ago
@Glockenator Thanks, sure is fun to play :)
Zone1242 1 year ago
where can i get a gibson custom sticker or headstock overlay for my homemade les paul because i want it to look like it is a gibson custom
LTLfilms 1 year ago
@LTLfilms Its not something I've done so I can't help there I'm afraid.
Zone1242 1 year ago
The Neck looks a bit long
blacksabbathfan007 1 year ago
@blacksabbathfan007 Nope, standard dimensions of the '59
Zone1242 1 year ago
@Zone1242 Maybe it's cuz im used to seeing a rightie, my eyes just be deceiving me here,
blacksabbathfan007 1 year ago
lefty looks weird..lol..why did u make it look like a gibson?? gibson didnt make it ...u did..u shouldve made up ur own head stock ..that wouldve been cool
OoDarkVoicesoO 1 year ago
@OoDarkVoicesoO Well I always wanted an LP but knew I'd never be able to find one I could use without spending more than I could afford with their custom shop. I have built various other guitars that are completely custom design but this one is sort of a childhood dream come true :)
Zone1242 1 year ago
@Zone1242 Well yeah ive been wanting a LP since i started playing guitar and when i got one i was so happy so i guess i can almost relate...it took me forever to get the money..but now its mine and im happy...you should check it out.. =)
OoDarkVoicesoO 1 year ago
Nice 1 buddy, would'nt mind trying it out? what PAF's are they?
964rsboy 1 year ago
@964rsboy sorry for the delay, the pickups are the Stewmac vintage series.
Zone1242 1 year ago
@MrGregiffer Yes indeed.
Zone1242 1 year ago
Very inspiring.
iPodGaming 1 year ago
i love it
bardusw1234 1 year ago
@bardusw1234 Thanks - me too!
Zone1242 1 year ago
you spelled Lefty wrong
RT101894 1 year ago
@BeatlesFan808 Thanks - it gets played most days though we're in the middle of a heatwave right now so playing a bit less...
Zone1242 1 year ago
who song is it??
ROZANNON 1 year ago
@ROZANNON see description panel above.......
Zone1242 1 year ago
im left handed....
id love to have that guitar...
SelfEnducedComa 1 year ago
WOW!
ddooms 1 year ago
Perfect!hahaha
fabiorugolo 1 year ago
hey do you build for other people
sxayaxang 1 year ago
@sxayaxang Alas I've got too many things going on these days so not enough time for lutherie stuff. Since scratch builds are more expensive than off the shelf, the fastest way to get a good instrument is to buy from places like Southpaw and then tweak it (or have it tweaked) to your liking. I did that with one of my guitars - bought a Squier Strat and upgraded everything to full Strat standards - plays great!
Zone1242 1 year ago
great job! I've been thinking about building one, myself, because it's hard to find a lefty around here. I am curious, though. Did you use a template to cut the body and neck? How much did it end up costing you?
plechatam 1 year ago
@plechatam Yes I used templates based on the LP plan from Stewmac. I traced the body shape on to wood and flipped it over so it would work as a leftie template. The neck template was a straight copy from the drawing. I'd say materials came to around $500. I already had the tools, etc.
Zone1242 1 year ago
@Zone1242 great. Thanks! I may try this in the near future.
plechatam 1 year ago
what kind of wood did you used?
TheSoulGuitar1 1 year ago
@TheSoulGuitar1 - Standard LP materials - mahogany and maple sandwich for the body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard.
Zone1242 1 year ago
@Zone1242 *Cough* *Cough* Fretboard
Guldbarren 1 year ago
@Guldbarren Ahem, sorry for the delay - the binding is fairly straightforward so long as you take it nice and easy and use acrylic glue. Dry fit to check binding channels are done correctly, apply the glue and tape the binding in place while the glue sets. Clean up the overspill and there you go. You then have to clean out the fret slots before inserting the frets. If you use something like superglue you'll never get the residue out of the slots - I tried it once!!
Zone1242 1 year ago
This looks amazing. How did you do the binding around the fretboard? I've heard that's one of the hardest things to do.
TheBardarian 1 year ago
This looks amazing. How did you do the binding around the fretboard?
stephaniemae88 1 year ago
@stephaniemae88
Sorry, I'd signed into my wife's account... :)
TheBardarian 1 year ago
nice
HolyGK 1 year ago
a friend has a actual les paul (lefty) and i think that yours looks so much better but it all depends on how it sounds
LittleBuddah118 1 year ago
@LittleBuddah118 Thanks - well I'm pretty happy with the way mine sounds and it gets played almost every day - even if only for 15mins on some days!
Zone1242 1 year ago
Nice work dude!!!!
flameriderful 1 year ago
@flameriderful Thanks, I'm starting to ponder the next guitar project......
Zone1242 1 year ago
@Zone1242 What kind of guitar?
flameriderful 1 year ago
@flameriderful - probably a hollow body this time - something like a Gibson ES335. I haven't done one before so it would be a real challenge to get up a notch with my lutherie skills!
Zone1242 1 year ago
@Zone1242 It looks good! I would like to make an explorer but in my style so a little bit different from a real explorer. But I don't know how to make the neck. Maybe I will buy a cheap guitar to have a neck( and pickups, strings and other stuff). So it will be quite cheap to have a special guitar. But it's still will be hard
flameriderful 1 year ago
The inlays aren't quite Gibson shaped; but that is awesome! "Hey, I need a lefty guitar, I'll just make one!" Awesome.
CalenCoffman 1 year ago
It seems you even cut your own fret-slots.
Brave of you to measure that out;did you use any electronic 'help' with that?
Pannemat 1 year ago
No bravery involved I'm afraid. Its all done with a jig. What you can't see in the pic at 3:07 is that there is a plexiglass strip fixed to the back of the fingerboard blank and this strip has the fret distances keyed. On the bottom of the metal jig there is a pin which holds the blank in the right position - make the cut, move along one notch, make the cut, etc.
Zone1242 1 year ago
Alright!
Thanks for the explanation.
And lefty's rule (even if they're secretly righthanded ;-) )
Pannemat 1 year ago
daaam you should totaly work for gibson
travisloza512 1 year ago
Thanks - the buzz you get from playing an instrument you've made yourself is very cool!
Zone1242 1 year ago
Fck Yeah!! it's awesome!!
twsafarn 1 year ago
where did you get that gibson neck with the original fret markers!
WafeGary 1 year ago
Not sure I understand the question - the neck is completely hand made. If it looks like a Gibson neck then I'll take that as a compliment :)
Zone1242 1 year ago
@Zone1242 sorry, i meant the fret board. The gibson fretboards have those silver pearly, markers on them the rectangle things i have forggoten the name of
WafeGary 1 year ago
The markers are made of 'mother of pearl' and you can buy it from many lutherie suppliers (like Stewmac). It's commonly called the shell inlay. You can get pieces and cut them yourself or you can buy them pre-cut.
Zone1242 1 year ago
you are a Lefthanded man? OMG! *-*
marcolinocabal 1 year ago
dude you could make a living by doing this
darktigerblader54321 2 years ago
Thanks man, haven't been doing much lutherie lately - maybe when the weather gets warmer......
Zone1242 2 years ago
whats the song playing! i love it!
Gaza880 2 years ago 8
It's from a Peter Green tribute CD - the song is called 'Looking for Somebody' and it's played here by Snowy White (also a great LP player).
Zone1242 2 years ago
@Gaza880 The song is "Lookin' for somebody" and it's played by Snowy White. It's from a Peter Green tribute CD
Glockenator 1 year ago
this is very good for a first try, you are a very good guitar maker
Reynoldsw96 2 years ago
hi ive been wanting to build a guitar and i was wondering how you got that sunburst paint job
and cool guitar
themusic928 2 years ago
Well it was trial and error - I would do it differently next time. For this one, having sealed the surface, I first shot the blonde color then shot the red on top. Luckily it came out reasonably well. Next time I would stain the blonde color first - that would allow me to sand back the red if I made a mistake.
Zone1242 2 years ago
ok thanks
themusic928 2 years ago
great build. I'm a lefty too in the process of building a bulldog kit. I'm having a hard time locating back cover plates. where did you find them?
patcasey01 2 years ago
My cover plates are hand made from sheets of material available from most lutherie suppliers. Same for the pick guard and the truss rod nut cover plate. The pickup mounting rings however are bought.
Zone1242 2 years ago
@patcasey01 go to your local guitar center or swwetwater sound and they can order them for you
P.S. I would go with GutarCenter because i called them and they said that they can for sure.
rskid23 1 year ago
hey can you build a guitar for me?
cuz now adays its really hard to find a really good decent guitar that doesnt cost like 2,000 USD or more
jpjdo1212 2 years ago
Sorry man, factory built is always cheaper than hand built - they have the economies of scale, buy materials in bulk, etc. Quality materials for a single build run to around $700! Best way to get a nice guitar for less is to make it yourself - that's what got me into it.
Zone1242 2 years ago
very good job. what label did you put on it??
guitarpro88888 2 years ago
No label - just the headstock shell inlay pattern.
Zone1242 2 years ago
Really nice job, If you have more time to biuld some guitar, please say it...My wish is an explorer ;-) greatings from germany
Landie3101 2 years ago
Thanks. Hi to Germany! The day job keeps me fully occupied at the moment so no time for guitar building. At least I get to play it on a fairly regular basis so that's nice.
Zone1242 2 years ago
Just how much time and effort do you put into this, and how much experience do you need to accomplish such a feat? I am amazed by your craftsmanship!
mecha890 2 years ago
Thanks. I started about 7 years back. This was my 4th full build. I've done a bunch of mod projects as well. It's mostly weekend work for me. I got the various learning videos, etc. and then got started. Hard to say how long it takes to get there - motivation, practice and perseverance is all you need!
Zone1242 2 years ago
I like your work !!! Thumbs up !!!
GermannTV 2 years ago 6
Sexyy, Straight Sexyy.
itachi746 2 years ago 2
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not nice
ronroo121314 2 years ago
agreed
atheistmayora 2 years ago
not nice
gettherefas 2 years ago
why ?
Qck420 2 years ago
what does it say on the Headstock? 'Gibson'?
CutByAngels 2 years ago
There is no name on the headstock - just the decal.
Zone1242 2 years ago
Would you be willing to build one for a buyer? Shame you live in the US.
fryster123 2 years ago
Alas I don't have time for commercial builds at the moment - sorry. BTW, I live in Europe.....
Zone1242 2 years ago
Well when you are let me know. I know many people who would pay good money for your good craftsmanship :)
fryster123 2 years ago
how much did everything cost?
MattiGardners 2 years ago
Material cost was around $500 - maybe a bit more. Tools and other gear to complete the build not included - they got acquired over the years.....
Zone1242 2 years ago
hey dude? how much do you want to make me one :P nah im joking, great building i love the finish
OptoOcto 2 years ago
OMG!!!! well done!!
jgimco 2 years ago
wow awsome!
MrBUCKETHEADcover 2 years ago
hey by the way where my i find a kit like yours?i have been looking but cant seem to find good ones... a righty kit
misstermonkey24 2 years ago
No idea - mine is completely scratch built - no kit involved. If you check out places like Warmoth they have the components though they may not have complete kits.
Zone1242 2 years ago
very nice...my only complaint is...the neck looks a tad weird...it looks like its bent back to far...but then again its not my guitar....
indiantaco32 2 years ago
According to my research, LP neck angles have varied over the years from as little as 1 degree to 4.5. I used the Don McRostie plans based on the '59 model which used the 4.5 degree neck angle.
Zone1242 2 years ago
wow!!! i must say!!! it came out great...but i must know what the name of the song in the background is?? it sounds amazing!!! i must find it!! :D 5/5
misstermonkey24 2 years ago
Track is called 'Looking for Somebody' by Snowy White from a Peter Green tribute CD.
Zone1242 2 years ago
wow that is so cool im thinking of building one for fun cause i really cant afford a real gibson les paul and im lefty too and they dont have much guitars in the left handed range good job!!
HeyItzDavid 2 years ago
Thanks man, yes give it a go! The feeling of playing an instrument you've made yourself is great.
Zone1242 2 years ago
buy a guitar thats right turn it upside down string it that way
n1ckhalo 2 years ago
I bet it sounds and plays better than a real gibson because of the specific personal attention it got. Just look at Slash's Gibson replica, better than a real Gibson. Now they pay him to shut him up lol.
fkthsh 2 years ago
Well it certainly plays well but I'm sure that any 'real' Gibson that gets a comprehensive setup by a good luthier or guitar tech will play as well. Any mass produced product will struggle to be just right for an individual user. So long as the essential quality of manufacture is retained then potential for the instrument is always there. The only risks come when shortcuts are taken with manufacturing and many guitar companies have been through phases of that over the years.
Zone1242 2 years ago
this is truly a beauty, a work of art, a real Gibson, made the same way, good job the best i've seen. i'm a lefty to and they don't have a wide range of les paul out there.
JimmyPage968 2 years ago
Great job, i am really impressed with this, just one question, what paint did you use?
pieface1726 2 years ago
It was all done using Colortone Waterbase lacquer and the color pigments that go with it. I found the red, yellow, and black from the pigment range gave me exactly what I wanted without any need for special color mixing, etc.
Zone1242 2 years ago
how heavy is it, between 10 and 11 pounds
JimmyPage968 2 years ago
I don't have an accurate way to measure it but it seem to be a bit lighter than that at around 9 pounds (that's using my bathroom scale!). I'll see about finding a more accurate measurement and post it later.
Zone1242 2 years ago
how long did it actually take?
thrashmetal1029 2 years ago
I'm not sure. I would say about 15 days of effort spread over a six month period. I got to it whenever I had a few spare hours - usually the weekends.
Zone1242 2 years ago
that's fuckin great, really nce work!
el90moro 2 years ago
Thanks man - gets played just about every day!
Zone1242 2 years ago
How thick is the maple top?
frkyguy007 2 years ago
I took all my measurements straight off the Don McRostie plans so I' not sure if I ever measured it - just used a calipers to transfer the dimensions.
Zone1242 2 years ago
best. awesome job man!
redslownight 2 years ago
nevermind, it all looks like maple, if that is the case, it wont sound like a lp
JKryanX 2 years ago
Incorrect, the body is mahogany with a maple top - that should be clear from the images. It sounds just like an LP
Zone1242 2 years ago
quilt maple right?
CooleyCoolenson 2 years ago
Right.
Zone1242 2 years ago
what wood did you use, i can tell the top is maple, is the rest mahogany?
JKryanX 2 years ago
You wanna make me one of them? Lol.
justjpve 2 years ago
wie viel zeit so etwas wol kostet is aber gut geworden ^^
affene3 2 years ago 2
Cost in materials was around $500 - don't know how long it took - lots of weekends! Thanks for the translation geckron.
Zone1242 2 years ago
for people like me is cheaper going to a guitar shop and buying a les paul ...epiphone or used gibson.. .
by the way you are great
filippobr8 2 years ago
If It's a leftie, then why are the strings set up like a righty guitar?
PYROSF 2 years ago
Dual handicap - I'm left handed but learned to play on a righty so I need the strings to be the same as on a regular guitar.
Zone1242 2 years ago
holy crap man, thas weird, but still damn cool
congrats, great LP
RazorGZC 2 years ago
hahaha :D
pakvanjdam 2 years ago
Absolutely Astonishing! This Man Has Some Serious Skills!!!
gkmaster25 2 years ago 2
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gkmaster25 2 years ago
How thick is the body?? at the thickest??
gggt59vke4 2 years ago