Full Build | Timeless Semi-Hollow Guitar with P90s & Intricate Natural Wood Details

Full Build | Timeless Semi-Hollow Guitar with P90s & Intricate Natural Wood Details

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Building a Timeless Custom Electric Guitar | Elm, Canary, Flamed Maple + P90s | Full Build

In this video, I take you through the full process of creating a custom semi-hollow set-neck electric guitar that brings together the natural beauty of exotic woods and fine handcrafted details.

This build features a carefully selected combination of woods — an elm body with maple and canary neck, elm top and back, and a stunning flamed maple fretboard, all accented with flamed maple binding and subtle maple accents to create natural contrast and highlight the guitar’s elegant lines.

Throughout the build, I use a variety of techniques to bring out the best in these materials, from precise carving and binding work, to applying a finish that really makes the colors and grain come alive.

To give this guitar its voice, I’ve installed a set of classic Bareknuckle P90 pickups for that warm, punchy rock tone, paired with a comfortable 24.6” scale length for easy playability.

If you enjoy guitars that combine timeless craftsmanship with unique, natural wood aesthetics, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Chapters:
0:00 Building the neck
7:36 Building the body
18:08 Applying finish

My Links

Tool links:
Bench Critters (Silicone) Gecko Bloc set:
https://www.benchcritters.com/product...

Bench Critters Youtube: @BenchCritters

Noceti Fretboard Radius Jig:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NocetiCusto...

Website
If you would like to know more about the guitars I build you can visit my website here: https://www.tornelliguitars.com/

Instagram
I post progress of my guitar builds, things that people may find useful and anything guitar related that entertaining here:
/ tornelli_guitars

Where i get my Luthiery supplies:
https://tlcguitargoods.com/en/