[GUITAR BUILD] The Balcony Stratocaster (full build + sound test)

Here's how I built my first guitar ! Built it mostly on my balcony using basics tools. hope you enjoy !

Guitar specs:
Alder body - 3 ply plastic binding
Flame maple neck - dual action trussrod - asymetrcal shape
Rosewood fretboard / mother of pearl inlays
22 Stainless steel Jumbo frets
25.5" scale / 10" - 16" compound radius
Seymour Duncan Hot Rails pickup
3 positions switch
1 volume - 1 tone w/ push pull coil split
Vegatrem tremolo
Fender rollernut
Gotoh locking tuners
Homemade trem stopper
PU finish

[mgcnashville]

Custom builder here. this guy did a good job. A lack of expensive specialty tools forced him to make custom jigs to accomplish specific jobs. The jig for a comp radius was simple and effective. Good problem solving and critical thinking skills as well. A person needs to be Intuitive in this game in order to achieve quality. Not everyone has that. Keep building man.

[musiqueurbaine]

This for me, is the best video of a guitar built from scratch that I’ve ever seen!!! Everything about this video knocked my socks off. Fantastic craftsman, luthier, artist, designer, musician and much more…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[AndrewGonzalesArtistry]

The whole color scheme and characteristics are so tasteful… from the binding, to the pickups and hardware selection.

[CruizinWithTheCarsons]

This is nothing short of amazing. I've watched a lot of custom build videos on YouTube but this one is by far the best.

[MrNepune]

I liked the fact that you accepted the mistake and turned it into a feature instead of feeling sad. Very nice work!🎉

[CallMeBigWorm]

Absolutely phenomenal build. The detail that went into the neck pocket, the tremolo, the pick up cavities, the pick ups, the neck and the body... it's insane!
I absolutely love how it sounds too. Freaking amazing tone!

[vikramjitbanerjeetuki]

Huge respect for this dude not only did he make a fantastic guitar but he plays guitar as well as his luthiery 👍

[Jackevolution]

Man, the semi-locking bridge mechanism is super simple yet incredibly brilliant!

[waylonwood]

I love the planer mistake. Adds uniqueness and depth to the guitar.

[sticksa]

The BEST DIY guitar I've ever seen! Amazing!

[miketaylor]

brilliant - enough info to see how you worked through the build and all the jigs and techniques you used without ever getting bogged down and the result is just beautiful - thanks for taking the time and effort to record your build and share it with us. I particularly liked your trem stop idea

[jimmyz]

Wow! Unbelievable! Start to finish.... crazy good stuff! All the way to the jamm at the end. Tremendous talent. Wonderful.

[drewflemingmusic]

This is so cool!!!! Beautiful work, great problem solving, gorgeous guitar, sounds excellent, and phenomenal playing!!!! My hat's off to you.

[ChrisHopkinsBass]

The way you created and positioned that neck rout template is absolute

[scambroselauntrellus]

I love it. Very good job making it not just another strat. It has its own shape and character.

[Hateweek]

I'm a neophyte guitar builder, and just finished a jazz bass for my dad....I feel in awe of makers like this fine gentlemen!

[le_fancy_squid]

Your editing style gave this video a weird sense of aggression which was pretty funny. Great build and a fun watch!

[chrisjscott]

Amazing work. Loved seeing how you worked through unexpected issues (upper horn, in particular; adding the lines as a graphic flourish to cover the seam line was very clever).

And I'm FLOORED by the recessed vibrato system - that is SO cool.

[gelosoriano]

Beautiful! I love how you showed your mistakes and make it work for you. I love the Vega trem and your DIY stopper.

[AndrewBrooks-vmnt]

Great use of home-made jigs and templates, I especially liked the diy trem setter. Good song choices for the playthrough too 👍