I Asked a Master Luthier To Build Me The Perfect Electric Guitar

Join me and master guitar builder, Andy Powers, as we dive deep into spec’ing a fully custom Powers Electric from A to Z. From selecting the pickups, to the bridge and saddle material, to choosing the perfect hue of paint, this is an inside look at designing the "perfect" instrument alongside one of the foremost guitar builders in the country. ⬇ BUY a Powers Electric Type A ⬇ https://powerselectricguitars.com ⬇ BUY my Merch ⬇ https://vertexeffects-shop.fourthwall... ⬇ HIRE me for a Consultation ⬇ https://www.therigdr.com/products/pri... ⬇ LISTEN to my Podcast ⬇    / @chairmenoftheboards   PERSONNEL Guest: Andy Powers (  / andytaylorpowers  ) Host/Producer/Audio Engineer: Mason Marangella (  / oaktownmason  ) Audio Engineer: Alberto Moreno (  / alberto.moreno.taylorguitars  ) Dialogue & Sound Mixing: Kendrick Fielder (  / kendrickfielder  ) Video Editing/Co-Producer/Design: Nico Sotomayor (  / nico_photomayor  ) Videographer: Nico Sotomayor (  / nico_photomayor  ) Videographer: Nicole Valencia (  / zikohl  ) LOCATIONS Oakland, California San Diego, California El Cajon, California TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 – Intro: Jam # 1: Sheryl's Groove 00:40 – Introduction: Discovering the Powers Electric Type A Guitar 01:42 – Visiting the Factory & Custom Spec Process 02:15 – Jam # 2: Andy's Summer (Travel & Factory Montage) 02:39 – Meeting Andy Powers: Designing a Custom Electric Guitar 03:32 – Customizing Guitar Hardware & Design Philosophy 04:21 – Guitar Saddle Materials: Ebony vs. Brass vs. Delrin 06:28 – Pickups Explained: Partial Faraday (PF42) vs. Full Faraday (FF42) 09:03 – The Unique Tailpiece Design & Bracing Architecture 10:19 – How the Vibrato (Tremolo) System Maintains Pitch 11:34 – Aesthetics & Custom Parts: Surfboard Resin Knobs & Color Options 12:58 – Blues Jam with Andy Powers 13:22 – Pickup Sound Comparison FF42 vs. PF42 14:30 – Signal Chain Strategy: Pedals, Amps, and Tone Shaping 16:27 – Finalizing the Build: Gold Top & Dark Back Aesthetics 17:54 – Jam # 3: Robben Blues & Finished Guitar Montage 18:26 – Conclusion: Why This Guitar is a Creative "Blank Slate" 19:55 – Outro Jam # 4: Etherial Mayer #PowersElectric #GuitarTone #AndyPowers