Headless 8 String Build | GGBO2023 | Nieki Guitars

This video documents my entry for the @CrimsonCustomGuitars Great Guitar Build Off 2023, enjoy!
Daniel van Niekerk (Nieki Guitars)

Video shot and edited by Johan Swanepoel @Ilenker
Outro tune written and played by Johan Swanepoel @Ilenker

0:20 Specs and Headless Design
2:21 Wood Selection
3:50 First build steps - Neck and wings
4:59 Paw Marking
5:26 Fretboard Inlays
6:16 Neck Shaping & Horn Carving
8:36 Paw Carving
10:40 Scallop Carving
11:44 Augur Bit Adventures
12:03 Leveling the Fretboard
12:17 Fretboard Filling
12:35 Sanding & Polishing
12:51 Refining the Fret Slots
13:19 Fret Hammering
13:46 Fret End Filing
14:07 Fret Leveling
14:32 Fret Crowning
15:04 Nut Glueing
15:16 Nut Shaping
15:39 Initial Assembly (post first spray)
15:56 Grounding Check
16:07 Wiring
16:22 Final Assembly
17:09 Demonstration Tune

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