Michael Lagerstedt

@UCS9cAIO2SY2srk0I_N1bjLw - 6.4K subscribers

This channel is about building guitars for beginners. I love everything guitar and I set out to build my dream guitar from scratch in 2020. I have no guitar building experience but I want to learn. Follow along and you will see first hand what to do and what not to do as a guitar building beginner. I’m making all the mistakes so you don't have to. If you like content like this make sure to subscribe: youtube.com/user/MichaelLagerstedt?sub_confirmatio…

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Battery Drain Issue Solved With One Simple Mod

Battery Drain Issue Solved With One Simple Mod Michael Lagerstedt

781 views - 3 days ago

You Can Build ANY Mini Pedal Into Your Guitar

You Can Build ANY Mini Pedal Into Your Guitar Michael Lagerstedt

18.6K views - 3 weeks ago

Don’t Build a Partscaster without a Plan.

Don’t Build a Partscaster without a Plan. Michael Lagerstedt

701 views - 3 months ago

Creating a Custom Pickguard From Old Copper and Acrylic

Creating a Custom Pickguard From Old Copper and Acrylic Michael Lagerstedt

2.5K views - 4 months ago

4 Easy Steps to a Gorgeous Guitar Neck

4 Easy Steps to a Gorgeous Guitar Neck Michael Lagerstedt

3.8K views - 5 months ago

Wraparound Bridge Install: The Secret to Perfect Intonation

Wraparound Bridge Install: The Secret to Perfect Intonation Michael Lagerstedt

5.5K views - 6 months ago

Align Neck & Body - Make & Break Your Guitar Build

Align Neck & Body - Make & Break Your Guitar Build Michael Lagerstedt

2.4K views - 8 months ago

Is This The Perfect Guitar Finish for Reclaimed Wood?

Is This The Perfect Guitar Finish for Reclaimed Wood? Michael Lagerstedt

4.2K views - 10 months ago

To Build ANY Pedal Into Your Guitar - Do THIS First!

To Build ANY Pedal Into Your Guitar - Do THIS First! Michael Lagerstedt

7.4K views - 11 months ago

DIY Guitar Building Hack for Better String Height!

DIY Guitar Building Hack for Better String Height! Michael Lagerstedt

3.8K views - 1 year ago

How to Shape Your Guitar Body Like a Pro - SORT OF ;)

How to Shape Your Guitar Body Like a Pro - SORT OF ;) Michael Lagerstedt

3.7K views - 1 year ago

Building a Unique Guitar Body from Ancient Wood

Building a Unique Guitar Body from Ancient Wood Michael Lagerstedt

3.3K views - 1 year ago

First Step To Building My Unique Fantasy Guitar

First Step To Building My Unique Fantasy Guitar Michael Lagerstedt

1.5K views - 1 year ago

Do this to IMPROVE Your Guitar today

Do this to IMPROVE Your Guitar today Michael Lagerstedt

960 views - 1 year ago

Shielding a Stratocaster?

Shielding a Stratocaster? Michael Lagerstedt

2.6K views - 1 year ago

Is Building a Partscaster REALLY Worth It?

Is Building a Partscaster REALLY Worth It? Michael Lagerstedt

19.1K views - 1 year ago

Make your Partscaster TRULY Unique - By Doing THIS

Make your Partscaster TRULY Unique - By Doing THIS Michael Lagerstedt

2.7K views - 1 year ago

Make Your Partscaster Totally Unique

Make Your Partscaster Totally Unique Michael Lagerstedt

600 views - 1 year ago

How to Wire Your Strat-Partscaster

How to Wire Your Strat-Partscaster Michael Lagerstedt

1.5K views - 2 years ago

This will MAKE & BREAK your Guitar Build - Aligning Neck & Bridge

This will MAKE & BREAK your Guitar Build - Aligning Neck & Bridge Michael Lagerstedt

9.6K views - 2 years ago

Build the Ultimate Telecaster - with a BUILD-IN BOOST

Build the Ultimate Telecaster - with a BUILD-IN BOOST Michael Lagerstedt

3.1K views - 2 years ago

How to Make Your Guitar Finish Stand Out

How to Make Your Guitar Finish Stand Out Michael Lagerstedt

1.7K views - 2 years ago

Making a unique HEADSTOCK - by MISTAKE.

Making a unique HEADSTOCK - by MISTAKE. Michael Lagerstedt

2.2K views - 2 years ago

The PARTSCASTER - I NEVER thought I would build

The PARTSCASTER - I NEVER thought I would build Michael Lagerstedt

1.5K views - 2 years ago

Why your Telecaster NEEDS a BUILT-IN BOOST

Why your Telecaster NEEDS a BUILT-IN BOOST Michael Lagerstedt

4.7K views - 2 years ago

How to make the TONE KNOB less USELESS

How to make the TONE KNOB less USELESS Michael Lagerstedt

3.1K views - 2 years ago

The Best Kept Secret of BETTER GUITAR TUNING

The Best Kept Secret of BETTER GUITAR TUNING Michael Lagerstedt

4.6K views - 3 years ago

Partscaster MADNESS - I Finished the Ultimate Tele Project

Partscaster MADNESS - I Finished the Ultimate Tele Project Michael Lagerstedt

12.8K views - 3 years ago

How to install a MID BOOST in your TELECASTER like Andy Summers

How to install a MID BOOST in your TELECASTER like Andy Summers Michael Lagerstedt

19.7K views - 3 years ago

How to Fit a modern Telecaster Bridge on ANY Telecaster

How to Fit a modern Telecaster Bridge on ANY Telecaster Michael Lagerstedt

34.2K views - 3 years ago

How to perfectly Align NECK & BRIDGE

How to perfectly Align NECK & BRIDGE Michael Lagerstedt

3.2K views - 3 years ago

Routing CUSTOM Cavities - Andy Summers Tele - Part 2

Routing CUSTOM Cavities - Andy Summers Tele - Part 2 Michael Lagerstedt

3.5K views - 3 years ago

How to make GREAT TEMPLATES - Andy Summers Tele

How to make GREAT TEMPLATES - Andy Summers Tele Michael Lagerstedt

3.8K views - 3 years ago

It's Time to Build Another Amazing Guitar

It's Time to Build Another Amazing Guitar Michael Lagerstedt

3.2K views - 3 years ago

Should you Upgrade your Guitar with a New Neck?

Should you Upgrade your Guitar with a New Neck? Michael Lagerstedt

4.3K views - 3 years ago

How to Make an Amazing Guitar Headstock Design with Decal Logo Michael Lagerstedt

17.7K views - 3 years ago

How I built my DREAM guitar AGAIN!

How I built my DREAM guitar AGAIN! Michael Lagerstedt

80.3K views - 3 years ago

How to Drastically Improve Your Guitar - The Big Nut Test

How to Drastically Improve Your Guitar - The Big Nut Test Michael Lagerstedt

4.3K views - 3 years ago

Should you AVOID Hum-Cancelling Pickups?

Should you AVOID Hum-Cancelling Pickups? Michael Lagerstedt

8.6K views - 3 years ago

Is Building Your Dream Guitar Worth Your TIME & MONEY?

Is Building Your Dream Guitar Worth Your TIME & MONEY? Michael Lagerstedt

15.5K views - 4 years ago

AMAZING and EASY guitar neck finish

AMAZING and EASY guitar neck finish Michael Lagerstedt

23.7K views - 4 years ago

How NOT to drill String Through Holes

How NOT to drill String Through Holes Michael Lagerstedt

5.4K views - 4 years ago

Best Wiring with 3 Pickups: 2 Switches - 7 Tones

Best Wiring with 3 Pickups: 2 Switches - 7 Tones Michael Lagerstedt

11.3K views - 4 years ago

Should you SHIELD your guitar?

Should you SHIELD your guitar? Michael Lagerstedt

2.3K views - 4 years ago

How to Make Your Guitar Look Vintage

How to Make Your Guitar Look Vintage Michael Lagerstedt

3.2K views - 4 years ago

Painting a guitar body with spray cans

Painting a guitar body with spray cans Michael Lagerstedt

17.1K views - 4 years ago

How to route for pickups in a guitar body

How to route for pickups in a guitar body Michael Lagerstedt

4.4K views - 4 years ago

The Great Guitar Build Off 2021- Sound demo 1

The Great Guitar Build Off 2021- Sound demo 1 Michael Lagerstedt

914 views - 4 years ago

The Great Guitar Build Off 2021_Kit Build

The Great Guitar Build Off 2021_Kit Build Michael Lagerstedt

1.9K views - 4 years ago

Build your own guitar - Download free PDF template.

Build your own guitar - Download free PDF template. Michael Lagerstedt

5.5K views - 4 years ago

How I made an (almost) perfect NECK POCKET

How I made an (almost) perfect NECK POCKET Michael Lagerstedt

12.9K views - 4 years ago

How to shape a Guitar Body - Why is OLD wood better for guitar building?

How to shape a Guitar Body - Why is OLD wood better for guitar building? Michael Lagerstedt

6.8K views - 4 years ago

Should you build your FIRST guitar from SCRATCH? - The Great Guitar Build Off 2021

Should you build your FIRST guitar from SCRATCH? - The Great Guitar Build Off 2021 Michael Lagerstedt

3.3K views - 4 years ago

Recording with GOLD FOIL PICKUPS

Recording with GOLD FOIL PICKUPS Michael Lagerstedt

4.5K views - 4 years ago

This is WHY you should SHIELD your guitar - PAINT or FOIL?

This is WHY you should SHIELD your guitar - PAINT or FOIL? Michael Lagerstedt

60.7K views - 5 years ago

WHY make a NECK SHIM - when setting up your guitar

WHY make a NECK SHIM - when setting up your guitar Michael Lagerstedt

16.2K views - 5 years ago

How I Built my First Guitar with no experience - Full Build - No Talking

How I Built my First Guitar with no experience - Full Build - No Talking Michael Lagerstedt

8.4K views - 5 years ago

Lollar Gold Foil pickups - Full Sound Demo

Lollar Gold Foil pickups - Full Sound Demo Michael Lagerstedt

30.6K views - 5 years ago

How I built my dream guitar - Wiring Lollar Gold Foil Pickups : Part9:9

How I built my dream guitar - Wiring Lollar Gold Foil Pickups : Part9:9 Michael Lagerstedt

12.9K views - 5 years ago

How I made a CUSTOM PICKGUARD at HOME

How I made a CUSTOM PICKGUARD at HOME Michael Lagerstedt

33.2K views - 5 years ago