You know what the trick was with Eddie? He built a cheap guitar, set it up exactly the way he wanted and learned constantly about how to improve it and played it wonderfully. No magic, no special mojo, just working towards the goal.
@sega62s
Жыл бұрын
it’s called trial and error , and that is a called experience ….
@bunsenn5064
10 ай бұрын
To be fair, Eddie wouldn’t have been able to do anything he did without having an extremely rich musical ear, which is sometimes acquired and sometimes not.
@davelisapaly6750
4 ай бұрын
to be fair, the 180 usd eddie spent in the mid 70s would translate to more or less 900 USD now so frankenstrat isn't exactly cheap by today's standard
@lol473
Ай бұрын
@@davelisapaly6750nobody ever mentions that, for some reason (also, I think it’s actually a bit over $680 in 2024 USD)
@Marshall-uy2dv
3 жыл бұрын
You actually spent more than Ed did LOL! This just proves you don't have to spend a lot of money to build a nice guitar! Nice job!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!!
@legatomisterioso7
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing at all against this build, but factoring in inflation, Ed’s Franky was a lot more than you think.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
@@legatomisterioso7 I'm sure it was. Back then there wasn't an abundance of cheaper import parts. ;)
@llla_german_ewoklll6413
3 жыл бұрын
Well, what ed spent back in the 70's was actually more if you account for inflation.
@skylineXpert
3 жыл бұрын
Assuming parts, body and neck would be 200$ in 74' money then it would be about 1067$ in today
@TheMassdistortion
3 жыл бұрын
300 years in the future will Eddie have the same status as Mozart?
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
I believe he will! ;)
@nickstalker3254
3 жыл бұрын
hes got that right now my dude.
@wubstepgrandma
3 жыл бұрын
As a musician or as a cooze hound?
@timshort3220
3 жыл бұрын
Mozart who?
@darrinbunston5932
3 жыл бұрын
And then some
@psutter5
3 жыл бұрын
Who in the hell would put a thumbs down dislike to this? Very nice job! Thank you for the time and effort making the video.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Apparently 12 people that don't have a clue. Thanks for the compliments. I really appreciate it!!!
@antithug7942
3 жыл бұрын
@patrick sutter - I agree! Hell, there's 15 now. It's either trolls, morons or wannabes. Great vid.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
@@antithug7942 Thanks!
@antithug7942
3 жыл бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 Thanx for the thanks. It was a great build & video.
@rogerowens5669
2 жыл бұрын
I think y'all are missing the point here" I have some awesome pictures Eddie on the floor with about 8 guitars torn apart and you could tell by looking at his face he had a lot of chemicals on board. he had some wild idea going through his head building one super guitar out of a whole bunch of guitars. So of you may not be old enough to understand what it was like in California in the mid-to-late seventies and all through the eighties. it's a miracle any of the band members made it to the age they did I'll probably get some flat for this but I don't care y'all weren't there
@jeffadams525
3 жыл бұрын
Man that is one. Hell of a job I love your loyalty. To Eddie and your self desire to not settle for nothing but the best excellent job man..if you want something done right do it yourself...
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words. I totally agree. Plus when you do it yourself, you gain a ton of knowledge and experience.
@bunsenn5064
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been in the beginnings of building a Kramer Pacer Classic into my very own workhorse guitar. This video actually helped me a lot in terms of now knowing cheap ways to do some of the things I was gonna do to my Kramer.
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad the video helped!
@bunsenn5064
11 ай бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71I’m glad too, I just finished it a month ago and I hit a few bumps. But I managed to install the bridge pickup correctly on the second try, so hurray!
@TomHanley-kq8bo
3 ай бұрын
even though this is a few years old, it's still an amazing resource. you do a great job of going through the process!!! i'm in the middle of building a black and white and a 5150. thanks so much!!!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that very much! Thanks for watching and good luck with your project! Cheers!
@van1977
3 жыл бұрын
Stellar job my friend.....your attention to detail is magnificent!!! Very well done!!!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!!! :D
@arliemimbela9372
Жыл бұрын
Great Job! You've inspired me to do my own. I already own (2) EVH striped series (Red/White and Black/Yellow), so adding the '78 will be great! I got the Starcaster body, a Seymour Duncan '78 Custom Pickup (heard it on Pete Thorn's channel), the Fender Mexican bridge, EVH pot, and Gotoh tuners, so I'm set to get started soon. I'm not too confident with the electronics, so I'll probably have my luthier (Deric Rush/Guitarworks/Greenwood, IN) get it finalized after I piece it together. Can't wait to get started and praying mine ends up half as good as yours did. Keep making AWESOME videos!!!👍
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Hi Arlie! That is great to hear! I'm glad you are pursuing your own custom build! I hope you have fun on the journey! Don't be afraid to ask questions. If you are just wiring a single humbucker/volume pot, it should be fairly straightforward. I think I visited Guitarworks once... I hear a lot of good things about them. Take care!
@jasong546
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t mean it the way it sounds but you did the work with pro level tools and proper techniques so...not so budget friendly lol. But excellent job, you didn’t just slap junk together for a few dollars, it is real work. Great job!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
thanks man! I totally understand. The tools weren't cheap, like you said, but if a guy already had those then he'd be in good shape. It really depends on the level of work a person wants to do I suppose. Thanks for watching.
@rafaelzengo5534
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Looks like it must be a real joy to play. Great work. This is my favorite version of Ed's guitar.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Cheers!
@erikschelling2077
3 жыл бұрын
Love the Oz Fox axe! Praying for him this week.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Yes...Oz needs our prayers for sure!!! Lord willing, he’ll be back on his feet in the next year or so and hopefully able to continue doing what he loves. He’s one of my biggest guitar influences!!!
@michaelkennedy2190
3 жыл бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 I also love the Oz Fox axe. Yellow and black attack. Reminds me of Ed's bumblebee!! Thoughts and Prayers for Oz and family!!!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelkennedy2190 Thanks man! I hope he makes a full recovery after treatment and surgery. I'm looking forward to seeing them on tour next year!
@kojam1
3 жыл бұрын
Man oh man! Guys like u make me really wish that I was guys like you!
@edwardprete
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most awesome aspects of the Frakenstrat, is there were so many iterations of it, through the years as Ed changed stuff, that any one of theses builds can be fairly accurate. Nice job.
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
I agree!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@edwardprete
2 жыл бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 now you have me wanting to build one lol…
@mkilner
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job!…this is exactly what I needed, bought a neck and a chunk of wood and want to build a replica for myself, EVH still lives in my mind, he’s not leaving until I get it done, Cheers!! 😎👏🏻🎸
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! Thanks so much!!! Good luck with your project!
@alfreddominguez2750
2 жыл бұрын
I got neck and body from GF in white and pinstriped it. I used their brown sound pickup which sounds pretty good. I don't think I spent $200 most parts were just salvage. It's mostly Wall art but it does play and sound decent. Yours must be way better. Good job!
@ziggylayneable
3 жыл бұрын
And people think I'm crazy for taking belt Sanders to a PRS neck. I don't care about resale value I care about playability. By the way you did an incredible job with this
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
BINGO! If it doesn't work for you as a player then I say either modify it or sell it. LOL. Thanks for understanding!!!....and thanks for watching and commenting.
@ziggylayneable
3 жыл бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 looks like we have our head screwed on right (I'm not talking about my level of talent I'm just talking about the fact that I know how to play a guitar or someone and I'm not an arrogant fool. And I've met a lot of arrogant musicians over the past 30 years..lol). You got to do what makes you happy man.can't worry about nobody else thinks but you definitely got to fall in the pocket when you're playing with the band. Thank you for replying I appreciate it.✌️🙂✌️
@antithug7942
3 жыл бұрын
@@ziggylayneable - Right on! I couldn't have said it better myself. Whenever my old band used to put out ads for a new member I always put in: No drunks, no addicts & NO EGOS!
@leftyzappa
3 жыл бұрын
That MOST TRIUMPHANT Ab chord when you revealed the case and opened it gave me chills. 😸
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and I appreciate your compliments!!! \m/
@Cycloneshockey94
Жыл бұрын
Too many players do not even know how to change strings let alone how to build something. Great Work!
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! Cheers!
@Ibaneddie76
Жыл бұрын
Great job man, you made that one your own Eddie would be proud!
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@EricsGuitarCorner
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I remember seeing those Starcasters at ToysRus several years ago and thinking that the body looked thicker than most less expensive strat models.
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, correct....they are an excellent choice for building one of these budget Frankenstrats! ;)
@Leo_Safko
Жыл бұрын
What wood are these bodies made of ?
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
@@Leo_Safko Probably basswood or agathis.
@captainkirk70
Жыл бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 , What pickup did you use. Sounds great!
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
@@captainkirk70 It was a cheap $20 PAF style pickup that I found on eBay. I don't think the seller offers this particular one any more?
@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568
2 жыл бұрын
the irony here wouldn't be lost upon edward, as he quickly switched his beautiful white w black striped finish for the red (as well as other "decoy" modifications) because so many people were trying to copy both his truly unique guitar and sound. :)
@slpsteve2618
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I can add anything more than what has already been said. Excellent work man, and your fret work is absolutely top notch! And when you changed the neck carve so effortlessly at the end…. Damn nice work brother 😎
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate your compliments. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
@lawrenceashworth7668
Жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and you do great work! I am a huge Van Halen fan ,grew up in the 70s and 80s listening to them.
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!! Cheers!
@BAND-MAID-USA
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job. That pickup sounds surprisingly good in that body… And the pic you used of Eddie at the end, is the all time coolest picture in all of music history.. Great work and great video. RIP Edward… Another thing. I LOVE that you have STRYPER videos on your channel.. They’re literally the only metal rock band left making killer music. They just keep getting better. And also, the Geoff Tate video. My favorite band of all time with Van Halen…
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yeah, that pickup was a great surprise! It’s hard to believe it was a $20 no-name pickup. Thanks for the compliments on my other videos as well. I agree…Stryper is at the top of their game and sounding better than ever! Sounds like we have a lot of the same musical tastes!! :)
@edscoguitar
8 ай бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 can u maybe send the link for the pickup since im trynna do a cheap 78' build too!
@CoffeeDrinker71
8 ай бұрын
@@edscoguitar Here is the link! The seller runs out occasionally and relists later with a new link...so I wouldn't hesitate to order soon and have it ready whenever you need it. www.ebay.com/itm/363804366103?hash=item54b46e1517:g:S1gAAOSwsBtaFyH3&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAsHY9P5pImA1jvU1scf3mYSEt1fv9M5LA%2Fybvk%2F%2FmLzg2eGUnE0Z92FKlhO8sYzPjNO0p%2BQDbYfUX0XxbLrzHVJfXAjJGO5yzgAs%2FOMxm0CNKDX8jfsFvCy2M6%2FPvNtQcdvGaY2qH6Eb4ss1oCDH2NJRJa1RobaCsDkWv1vUofCkj7W5Abc8GnzxPFTsqAjrLl8IwDZo4sYdKttKeN7tcw7%2FyjEtMbexkpe%2FAOD%2Fk5FFG%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7b4-faUYw
@edscoguitar
8 ай бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 do u think i could for other alternative and Go for a Alnico V humbucker pickup with 8-9k resistance?
@edscoguitar
8 ай бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 what's your rig for the tone?
@rikjones5924
4 ай бұрын
I like how you painted the sides first (Reason for that) before i painted the white i would spray black over the tape so white wouldn't bleed through,seens you didn't have that problem.great job!!!
@CoffeeDrinker71
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!!! That is a good techique/tip though! I'm glad you mentioned that. I'm currently working on a Bumblebee (with video series) and I did it the way you described. I painted the base yellow, then added the tape for the stripes, then painted a light mist coat of yellow again over the top of the tape before spraying the black (top color), that way the stripes are "sealed" under the tape which prevents the bleed-through from happening. Great comment! Thank you!
@icantintyou
3 жыл бұрын
the solos and riffs at the end are awesome
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! I tried to get "close" without getting a copyright issue. I appreciate very much.
@j_freed
3 жыл бұрын
I want a Bumblebee one - with a life size replica of Darrel Dimebag included in the case!! RIP Dime…
@johnmatoba6576
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! The paint and taping are really great. I didn’t realize all it took was 1500grit sand paper to help get that finish, plus Meguiar’s. How does the classic style tremolo do with dive bombing, like the open Low E string in Eruptions?
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Yeah, the wet sanding process is a little tedious but well worth it in the end. The tremolo stays in tune as good as could be expected for this style of trem. It doesn't always come back to "zero" but that's to be expected.
@bobravenscraft5376
3 жыл бұрын
Wilkinson tremolos lock.
@bobravenscraft5376
3 жыл бұрын
First world tour was with standard tremolo. Floyd's are exaggerated
@bobravenscraft5376
3 жыл бұрын
The end of eruption pedals. Standard tremolos in hands of competent guitarists are all you need
@maxmustardman298
3 жыл бұрын
@@bobravenscraft5376 that and a ton of lube ;)
@darylm.stephens9603
3 жыл бұрын
That was a cool dedication and build.
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@RayGonzales-dp5cz
3 ай бұрын
This is the best video I've ever seen!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 ай бұрын
Awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
@robanderson3559
3 жыл бұрын
You made that cheap neck look sweet!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! :D
@fab.silva1119
3 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! A true labor of love. Excellent work. One question, and I might’ve missed it in the video, but won’t the pinstripes come off of the body with just normal wear and tear?
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, perhaps over time...just like Ed's guitar. The stripes will probably start to lift around a few of the corners where there is a lot of contact. But, that 3M pinstripe tape is pretty strong. He eventually pulled them off before painting the red layer.
@TheRealLBiggie
3 жыл бұрын
I was kind of wondering the same thing, why not simply put the thin tape on during the paint process and peel off like the thick tape? Or was that not done for authenticity?
@TheRealLBiggie
3 жыл бұрын
Great work though
@bobravenscraft5376
3 жыл бұрын
In 79 I was 15. Did same as Eddie reason only 1 volume. We both couldn't get em both to work. Lol. Back then. Open and closed circuits were New I guess ROCK ON!!! EVH.
@bryanshirley3264
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not playing EVH riffs during the build. Nice work and the music is on point.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I really appreciate that!!! :D
@chuckrossell8251
3 жыл бұрын
Great job! Watched one time and will have to study closer. Did you do any clear coat over the pinstripes, or were the pinstripes the last decorative item? I’m guessing the mass produced EVH 78’s pinstripes are actually painted?
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. No, I did not apply any clear coat over the tape....or on the paint actually. I just buffed out the Duplicolor then applied the pinstripes afterwards like Eddie’s original version. You can see in some of the photos how his tape was slowly peeling around the areas with heavy contact (forearm contour especially). But, you’re right the EVH Striped Series version is all painted included these pinstripes, then clear coated with poly.
@chuckrossell8251
3 жыл бұрын
How long between coats of paint?
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
@@chuckrossell8251 The lacquer dries to the touch within a few minutes. I gave it about 5-10 minutes between coats of the same color. After the black was fully dried (I waited a few days) then started the taping process. So, by the time the white was sprayed several days had passed. But the lacquer itself could be handled (cut and buffed) within 1 hour after spraying the final coat. It was very easy to work with.
@chuckrossell8251
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the responsiveness. Planning on doing something similar. Did you have to route for the humbucker, or are they already cut out like that under the pickguard?
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
@@chuckrossell8251 Very cool...good luck with your project. No, I didn’t have to route for the humbucker, it was already routed for that. However what I did was just raise the floor of the pickup cavity in mine since it was too deep.
@scott7521
Жыл бұрын
The sound and build are top-notch
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I appreciate it.
@CarstenJi
2 жыл бұрын
What an absolutedly wonderful Job and beautiful video! Deeply inspiring - Thanks!
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@JW1999
3 жыл бұрын
Well done! I love that guitar when Eddie use to play.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! :)
@guitarwizard1989
6 ай бұрын
Very cool work. I love the white/black VH strat. Its just a nicer cleaner looking guitar then it was when it had its red paint job imo. I think one of the biggest secrets in guitar is finding the right pickups that you like the sound of. Ive been messing with Alnico magnet pickups lately.
@CoffeeDrinker71
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I agree, the white/black version was the best looking version IMO. ...and you are right! Finding the right pickup for a specific guitar is critical.
@MrXcrt
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice build , I’ve done a few with decent results, I liked your paint finish and overall approach to the build , I believe you captured the spirit of 1978 in this set up , bravo !
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rudy! I appreciate the kind words. ;)
@michaelkennedy2190
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome build you really captured Ed's vision on what a super strat should be!!!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@1969Donovan
2 жыл бұрын
Ed made the pickguard for this guitar himself from a pc of black plastic he had laying around.
@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568
2 жыл бұрын
and he simply used a pair of scissors to cut it to his desired shape; somehow i doubt all the replica-attempt people would be willing to attempt the build as crudely as the real thing was built.
@VI-fq5do
2 жыл бұрын
Well done mate! You inspired me to build my own custom strat
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad you found this to be inspiring. That's what it's all about. Good luck on your Strat project!
@jaylinton3003
2 ай бұрын
Really nice job, man. I'm in the middle of my own black and white striped (reliced) EVH strat. I was online looking for some how-to's for this strat when I came across your video. Quite a few good take-aways. Thanks for those. Again, nicely done.✌
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the compliments! I appreciate it! I hope your project turns out well too!!! Cheers!
@bigkid757
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job! I have an old starcaster lying around that I was going to get rid of, but after seeing your video I think I’m going to do the same thing to mine. 👍
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man! Go for it! :). It was a lot of fun!
@pdog5731
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Going to do one myself with a full thickness Squire I picked up yesterday.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Cool!!!! Good luck on your project!!!! ...most importantly...have fun!!!!
@joellane7438
Жыл бұрын
I love this video!!! Thank you for posting🙏🏻 Outstanding job! I can’t hardly wait to get this same project started and this video will be my guideline so thank you again 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the compliments! I’m glad the video is helpful. Good luck with your project!!!!
@peterbaranowsky9496
3 жыл бұрын
Brian, you did a fantastic job. Love it, how this guitar turns out. Unbelievable how someone dislike this job and guitar. Shame on them.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter! I really appreciate it.
@mysteriomarvel933
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and thoughtful tribute to the greatest rock guitarist and hard rock musician of all time. I'm currently building a bumblebee but having trouble with the soldering. Had it wired correctly but still no sound. Think I have bad solder or bad solder joints so the signal won't flow. Back to the drawing board but now have applied copper shielding tape so hopefully that helps.
@fostexfan160
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. A pleasure to watch and to listen to the excellent playing.
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate it. Cheers!
@KurtS5150
3 жыл бұрын
Great job, that same era of guitar was my first build
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Honestly I prefer it over the R/W/B version.
@churchmouse2146
2 жыл бұрын
Always ❤️ the white and black axe ! That was Eddie ! Add the dog chain / leash for the guitar strap.
@churchmouse2146
2 жыл бұрын
Great playing 🎵 !
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@austinwilkens1104
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fine job sir! You’ve paid great tribute to one of the greats! That guitar just screams like it should!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate the compliments.
@jsnowdendavies
7 ай бұрын
Love what you did, especially with a Starcaster!
@CoffeeDrinker71
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!!! Yeah the Starcaster proved to be a pretty good platform to build from. Thanks for watching!
@doak1851
3 жыл бұрын
Incredible work Sir. Looks and sounds amazing. Cheers!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! I appreciate it! Cheers!
@ezzzzrrrs7646
4 ай бұрын
AWESOME vid man full of useful info
@CoffeeDrinker71
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!!
@bear5141
11 ай бұрын
Outstanding Ed would be proud nice build would love to seein you actually playing it but that's cool it looks great
@CoffeeDrinker71
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Actually, all of the tracks you heard on this video were recorded on this guitar. ;)
@dancazzell6813
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful presentation. Superb tutorial!
@space_kat1
6 ай бұрын
great build dude!! it looks absolutely amazing! i just didnt like so much the way it sounded, i think it lacked a lot of the thick and full sound evh had and sounded a lot like single coils at times, but it still is an amazing build! hearing an interview of evh talking about how he built his guitar made me wanna build one of mine too, not a frankenstrat replica but definitely inspired by it lol
@CoffeeDrinker71
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! ...and yeah I know what you mean about the tone. There's always room for more "tone chasing" LOL. Good luck with your project as well. Maybe you've seen my candy apple red version of a Franky?! I wanted it to be an "inspired" build but not a replica. Take care!
@Getoffmylawn2025
8 ай бұрын
That guitar looks fantastic!! Thanks for sharing this and creating a build video with such good content. I’m going to try to build one after watching this. 🤞🏻
@CoffeeDrinker71
8 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Good luck with your project! ;)
@mikejennings681
Жыл бұрын
I keep it simple respect Eddie. Play as is!
@MarioHernandez-zc7dv
Жыл бұрын
Considering I’m near the age where Eddie built the eruption guitar, I’d think it’ll be a great first build. I’ll be using this video for reference 🤘
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@MarioHernandez-zc7dv
Ай бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71hey man! I started ordering the parts for this beauty! I’m so excited to build one of eddies best guitars!
@simonpilgrims
Жыл бұрын
Wow...nailed it on every level. Thanks
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! ;)
@Jaloja
3 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace EVH! I must say and if EVH was here to ask what you built is probably way better than than some he had cobbled out. EVH's gift was as a musician not really a guitar builder on the same level. Can you imagine if he did build guitars at the same level as his playing?
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
I agree! :D
@Skelly5962
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you nailed it! What a spectacular job!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Much appreciated!!!
@bposey69
Жыл бұрын
Oh hey a starcaster. That's what I have. And a frankenstrat style is what I'm planning to do to it. Nice 🤘🎸
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Cool! Good luck with your project!
@dallasbiggz7007
10 ай бұрын
Eddie had no idea how many times others would repeat his same paint job process - thousands ? Millions? 🤣
@CoffeeDrinker71
9 ай бұрын
Yep, probably so! LOL
@michaelgrubb4925
3 жыл бұрын
Another job well done. Looks and sounds great!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!!
@guyprovost
Жыл бұрын
Nice sound track, especially the one that end at 12:25. Very inspiring! Thanks for the video!
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the compliments! Yeah, that's just a little jam that I wrote specifically for this video...just tried to capture the spirit of something Eddie might have played back then...but with much less talent! LOL. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching! Cheers!
@guyprovost
Жыл бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71Yeah, it really has an upbeat to it, uplifting. Is it on a major scale ?
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
@@guyprovost Yes, it actually resolves in G major at the end. The riff and verses are bouncing between Em and C. The chorus section is G/Gsus to Em to C. The bridge makes the transition from G, to D...then G to A which is where the feeling of uplift comes in. I called this one "Pasadena Summer" and dropped the tracks on my Souncloud page. Here is link if you want to jam along! soundcloud.com/brian-cazzell
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
@@guyprovost Also, for the G chord, I'm playing it up high on the 7th fret of the G string and 8th fret of the B string...kinda like a diad chord, but still hitting the open D. Hope that makes sense.
@guyprovost
Жыл бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 Yes, makes sense.. It is REALLY catchy... I was making diner and humming your tune.... Just so you know lol!
@sega62s
Жыл бұрын
20:23 you got the foreman checking on your job 😂
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
😁😆😅 Any time she hears the sound of strings being clipped or replaced, she is on the bench immediately looking for something to play with! Ha!!!
@sega62s
Жыл бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 🤗
@seanmccall7277
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice execution on eruption. Well done mate.
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That means the world! Cheers!!!
@Pakawallygator
Жыл бұрын
Really great video. May be the best one I’ve seen.
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!!
@jamistrickland4484
5 ай бұрын
Loving your guitar tracks! tone is it!
@CoffeeDrinker71
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@JamesChristopher69
Жыл бұрын
You did an absolutely amazing job on this!!!
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@switch625.
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job man, Eddie would be proud
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! :)
@joemarcum4817
3 жыл бұрын
Brian.....I am impressed!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! :D
@hadleymanmusic
3 жыл бұрын
Nice work
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!!
@Krullmatic
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant and gorgeous job my man!
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@rogerowens5669
2 жыл бұрын
The presets are doing all the work
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
The presets are fantastic...but doing all the work? Not sure what you mean there. I still had to play the guitar.
@camhalen
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Can't wait to get started on my build, this is helpful!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Cool!!! Good luck on your project! :D
@ChristopherMeinck
3 жыл бұрын
Brian, I continue to marvel at the work you do on these guitars. This one is particularly interesting given the budget build. Seems like a great, fun and inexpensive way to get into these tribute builds. I expect there to be a run on Starcasters in the aftermarket!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I appreciate your kind words!! Yeah, I was suspecting there would be a run on these cheap Starcasters! LOL. Everything else is hard to find right now anyway. Thanks for commenting!
@ChristopherMeinck
3 жыл бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 I picked up a YAMAHA EC112 body with a Fender Starcaster neck. Didn't realize until after I placed my order. The jack isn't a match, but I'm hoping it'll be good enough for the project and price was right. I noticed your comment on your process to sand the back of the neck, followed by two coats of Tru Oil. The video doesn't show any sanding of the actual fretboard. Can you provide more details on what you do to the maple fretboard? Any tips would be appreciated. I'm going to research fret leveling, dressing. Starting my guitar repair journey in parallel with my playing guitar journey.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherMeinck For the fretboard I just took small pieces of 400 grit and sanded horizontally with the direction of the frets until I could see the bare wood showing through. I didn't manage to get all the factory finish off, but quite a bit. Enjoy the journey man...there's so much to learn about. ;)
@ChristopherMeinck
3 жыл бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 After the final coat of white paint, how long did you wait until wet sanding with the 1500 grit sandpaper?
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChristopherMeinck It wasn't very long...maybe a few days. Lacquer dries really quickly.
@rodrossi9749
3 жыл бұрын
Damn.....EXCELLENT playing. Wonderful build as well.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! That means a ton!!! ;)
@thomasgwilliams7957
2 жыл бұрын
Great job Brian!
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Trials-and-Tribulations
2 жыл бұрын
This past Xmas I picked up an old starcaster too but it has the humbucker two single coils so I wouldn't run into issues peace of mind 😆. Paid around same price from marketplace
@brunogino1916
3 ай бұрын
I never dared to embark on such a project, but it tempts me more and more. unfortunately I don't understand everything you say, I'm French 🙂
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 ай бұрын
Just go for it! You will enjoy the process!!! Cheers!!! :)
@brunogino1916
3 ай бұрын
@@CoffeeDrinker71 thanks !
@JoeR203
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of doing the black & yellow stripe with a cheap $110 Ashthorpe single humbucker guitar from Amazon. But I'd need to cut a hole for the tremolo. I wonder what it would look like if the stripes were done with color shifting paint.....or a swirl. Hmmm.
@elzafir
3 жыл бұрын
The Bumblebee is a bit tricky to do accurately due to the cost of the Non-Fine Tuners Floyd Rose. But it's really cool and is something I'm considering to do as my next project.
@mattyredrock
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Nice work.
@CoffeeDrinker71
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@srhatfield
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job! I wouldn’t be able to deal with just 21 frets though.
@mariannwatt2678
2 жыл бұрын
I feel youre pain ive been playing my prs custom 24 sence 95 when i got it new . i got a new strat in 2015 its a great guitar but the fender scale and 22 fret neck is kinda strange now ha ha
@kellypeterson2625
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work!
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@agcacustoms2852
3 жыл бұрын
If I’m not wrong the Fender Starcaster Stratocaster style guitars have a maple body that if full thickness. I’ve heard very good things about the necks as well so it’s a great modding platform.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
It very well could be maple..it was hard for me to tell that. But yeah, other than the original frets, these guitars are great for modding. :D Thanks for watching.
@HANDBALLDIEHARD
Жыл бұрын
For the opener takes black guitar body , sands IT to repaint it BLACK again ! HUH , why not tape and paint white off the bat ? Real great job coming up with an excellent finish using spray cans !
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
sanding down the original black and respraying with matching black lacquer ensured a good bond between the white and black without any issues. ;)
@sixstringsandtenfingers3219
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome build dude! Been wanting to make one of these for a hot minute.
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! You should build one!!! Now is the time! :D
@SvenTviking
3 жыл бұрын
You had a black body, which you sanded back, sprayed with undercoat and then sprayed three coats of ...black. Right. Why didn’t you use the pinstripe paint to mask the black paint like the wide stripes?
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's correct. It's a process I've used before therefore I was very comfortable with doing that since I knew it would guarantee zero paint adhesion issues against that factory poly top coat.
@JohnnyBeane
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job man!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! :)
@lucasfriese5735
3 жыл бұрын
nice job this is a great build!
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@Nothing-gv8mv
Жыл бұрын
That is my favorite evh guitar! Awesome video:-) I love working on guitars
@CoffeeDrinker71
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! :)
@duck_5150
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! 2 of my frankys are starcasters..wonderful project guitars
@CoffeeDrinker71
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! That's cool!
@jpeezy6273
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the great video and detail, planning on making my own
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