Turning 1600 RadioShack Dollar Coins Into a Lapsteel Guitar

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  • @DanielWahlig
    @DanielWahlig Рік тому +1010

    Super fun build to watch. Only wish you had inlayed one of the original coins into the end or something - just a tribute to the origin of the idea.

    • @bradenstackhouse1335
      @bradenstackhouse1335 Рік тому +39

      He could probably still do that

    • @lucianopeixoto0
      @lucianopeixoto0 Рік тому +27

      I just came here to the comments to suggest the exact same thing.

    • @N8SAY
      @N8SAY Рік тому +9

      The top and bottom of the coin.

    • @andrew66862
      @andrew66862 Рік тому +9

      Same, what a shame.

    • @seancollins9597
      @seancollins9597 Рік тому +30

      Yeah. It is simply an aluminum instrument that has absolutely no connection to the original material. Seems like a waste of the coins and time. Why not just carve or melt aluminum if that's the case?

  • @moreroids_morehemorrhoids
    @moreroids_morehemorrhoids Рік тому +526

    Burl is getting crazier and crazier with his ideas and I am all here for it

    • @Supermelo29
      @Supermelo29 Рік тому +2

      Sameeee!

    • @OldStreetDoc
      @OldStreetDoc Рік тому +1

      I watched his coffee bean guitar video today. And I’ve had a phantom sort of coffee aroma in my nose ever since. 🤣
      Burl does some incredible work for sure.

    • @moreroids_morehemorrhoids
      @moreroids_morehemorrhoids Рік тому +2

      @@OldStreetDoc definitely, would love to own a bass by him but my pocket says no

  • @Gogurtbump
    @Gogurtbump Рік тому +244

    That red finish gives it a classic and rustic look as if it's a relic from the past, amazing job.
    Here's an idea that might be cool, but also functionally a pain in the ass to make: making a guitar body out of roman style concrete

    • @SpringBonnie1983
      @SpringBonnie1983 Рік тому +12

      Relic from the past, just like most of the aluminum of the body. Lol

    • @JoshAndBass
      @JoshAndBass Рік тому +13

      Fantastic idea Left Testicle

    • @Jordan-rb28
      @Jordan-rb28 Рік тому +5

      Have you touched real Roman concrete?? Shit is more brittle than a high school relationship. Seriously, it's lighter than than standard concrete (high lime(stone) content?) and partly because of that I think so much easier to break. A 2" piece of concrete you can just barely not break with you fingers world be like a chocolate chip cookie to break if it was made by the ancient Romans. Just sayin

  • @Atlas-RH
    @Atlas-RH Рік тому +683

    This is one of the most scientifically over-engineered guitar constructions I've ever seen, and it is honestly amazing. The fact that you went from making your very first guitar out of just coloured pencils to this, is nothing short of awe-inspiring!

    • @tvviewer4500
      @tvviewer4500 Рік тому +13

      how is this over engineered?

    • @Sammy86
      @Sammy86 Рік тому +20

      @@tvviewer4500 Bro learned a buzzword, was dying to use it. Let him try to sound smart please?

    • @123Ir0nman
      @123Ir0nman Рік тому +12

      It's not even close to being overengineered. It was a very simple design but still a great build.
      If you want to see over engineered, check out the metal 3d printed guitar build for Ynngwei Malmstien

    • @ss_avsmt
      @ss_avsmt Рік тому +8

      "Scientifically over engineered guitar construction "
      Wow. That's very good.

    • @chrismason4224
      @chrismason4224 Рік тому +5

      This is the most logically thought-out, trouble-shot, and executed guitar constructions that he's done since the last one.

  • @phillyadam26
    @phillyadam26 Рік тому +296

    Great playing at the end too - really impressive on all fronts both in terms of building and playing!

  • @sirjessy3804
    @sirjessy3804 Рік тому +26

    I'm a simple guy. I see a Burl's Art notification. I click.

  • @mattytaylor2674
    @mattytaylor2674 Рік тому +175

    Radio Shack was the place for all of our electronic needs back in the day… What a cool tribute. Love your videos !!!

    • @MobiusBandwidth
      @MobiusBandwidth Рік тому +9

      I was hoping he'd mount a couple of the unmelted coins onto this build, showing each side.

    • @-Teague-
      @-Teague- Рік тому

      @@MobiusBandwidth that would've been so cool

    • @CarrotDugTooDeep
      @CarrotDugTooDeep Рік тому +1

      @@MobiusBandwidth He could remove the tuning knobs and TIG weld a coin to each tuner to have one for each string. Then just turn each coin to get the instrument in tune.

  • @philm.6113
    @philm.6113 Рік тому +63

    This is actually a chemistry/science class using the premise of building a guitar to keep the students interested. Very clever. This is just one more awesome video.
    Take Me Home Country Roads - excellent musicianship.

  • @matchrocket1702
    @matchrocket1702 Рік тому +9

    As you were dumping those coins in the furnace I could hear in my mind the tormented screams of ebay sellers, noooooo.

    • @daviclemons6910
      @daviclemons6910 Рік тому +2

      😭😭

    • @mattsadventureswithart5764
      @mattsadventureswithart5764 Місяць тому +1

      My thought was that the ebay sellers would be jumping for joy, because this guitar means there are 1600 fewer of the coins that might end up on ebay...
      I think the screams of "nooooooo" would be buyers realising that those coins are getting rarer

  • @molochsorcery4357
    @molochsorcery4357 9 місяців тому +8

    Burl, I know alot of deceased Radio Shack nerds who were all about that store for electronic builds. I never knew about those coins and I highly suspect if my late friends could both see and hear what you did with those old aluminum coins? They'd have a big ol' grin on their faces. Tremendous job, and kudos for picking up the nuances of a new instrument!

  • @C_money
    @C_money Рік тому +29

    That guitar has an absolutely beautiful sound to it, and your practice on lapsteel clearly paid off. Awesome job!

  • @barfymann362
    @barfymann362 Рік тому +30

    Man, you're incredible. Just doing what you love, and doing it on our own terms - it's admirable. Your passion shows through how obsessive you are with every detail, nothing short of legendary. Marvelous.

  • @tylers9724
    @tylers9724 Рік тому +44

    As always, love the video, and love the guitar. I got chills when you started playing what sounded like Take me Home, Country Roads. I just really wish you would've somehow added unmelted Radioshack coins to the build. Doesn't matter, because it's still awesome!

    • @cocopuffs13001
      @cocopuffs13001 Рік тому +4

      Heard the Country Roads parts and immediately came to the comments. Glad I wasn't the only one who heard it, haha.

    • @patrickhale424
      @patrickhale424 Рік тому +1

      John Denver would approve 👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @rockinfreakappotomus
    @rockinfreakappotomus Рік тому +22

    This is awesome. Would have been cool to put 1 of the RS dollars as a headstock emblem somehow, or maybe just somewhere on the side of the body or something? Very cool project. Thanks for sharing, and that Country Roads rendition sounds awesome!

    • @alphagt62
      @alphagt62 Рік тому +3

      I was thinking he was going to cast the coins in acrylic or something, but he just used them for their aluminum content, he could have used beer cans or anything. It may have been a nice touch to use a coin or two as a neck inlay? Of course his work was excellent, and his finished product was outstanding.

  • @timvanboening9432
    @timvanboening9432 Рік тому

    That was awesome! I am always excited to see your builds. They always blow my mind in ways I did not expect.
    That lap steel sounds fantastic!!

  • @markrico1917
    @markrico1917 Рік тому

    Absolutely love this build and your demo at the end. What a laid back masterpiece of overall artistry.

  • @mattmatthews3909
    @mattmatthews3909 Рік тому

    I look forward to your videos and am still always met with awe. Great work!

  • @tylerhunt5578
    @tylerhunt5578 Рік тому +2

    Your builds never fail to impress, its great to watch your creations grow and evolve with time. You inspire me to continue making things and I'm sure you inspire others as well. Keep up the good work!! I can't wait to see what's next!!

  • @dankers12
    @dankers12 Рік тому +1

    It's fascinating and relaxing to watch you work. Great job!

  • @joshvandruff1790
    @joshvandruff1790 Рік тому +5

    You some how always manage to make something so awesome every time you build something. Fantastic work! 🤘🏻

  • @evilscientistrecords
    @evilscientistrecords 7 місяців тому

    The anodizing process was partiularly interesting, thanks for sharing your project!! And explaining the various steps.

  • @Phantheman90
    @Phantheman90 Рік тому +1

    Looks and sounds magical! Your builds are the best.

  • @MarcCoteMusic
    @MarcCoteMusic Рік тому

    Absolutely incredible build! And I loved the demo, too... Props all around, Burl.

  • @the_ff_guy
    @the_ff_guy Рік тому +11

    Always an instant watch👍🏼👍🏼👌

  • @ckelly5141
    @ckelly5141 Рік тому +2

    Really is amazing to throughly enjoy your skill level and passion for these projects. Oh, and I thought your playing was terrific!🎸

  • @dieselbreakfast
    @dieselbreakfast Рік тому

    What an incredible tone. Did not expect it to sound so warm.. excellent work

  • @SBkid112
    @SBkid112 Рік тому

    Those imperfections from the anodising 100% make it look even better!! Amazing build as always!

  • @realgoodmind
    @realgoodmind Рік тому

    Gotta say this is one of the cooler builds. Love the open neck. That is something I have never seen or expected to see. Well done

  • @TheDellaniOakes
    @TheDellaniOakes Рік тому

    Absolutely stunning! Beautiful tune at the end.

  • @albertdiehl1298
    @albertdiehl1298 Рік тому

    This brings back so much nostalgia with my memories of going to RadioShack. One of the coolest guitar builds I’ve seen yet! 🎸

  • @pvdguitars2951
    @pvdguitars2951 Рік тому +4

    Fantastic piece of art.
    What would make just that little bit cooler, would be to make control knobs covered with the original coin.

    • @extended_e
      @extended_e Рік тому

      Yeah guitar should include coins in from or other.

  • @oggy.6
    @oggy.6 Рік тому

    One of the best rarities on youtube - a new Bulr's upload!!!!
    incredible as always!

  • @davemanton5774
    @davemanton5774 Рік тому

    Well done, you, great look, and a great sound.
    Nice to watch the faults ad apposed to a perfect edited piece.

  • @tylerjass5804
    @tylerjass5804 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful playing. Outstanding build. Love your videos.

  • @StoneAndersonStudio
    @StoneAndersonStudio Рік тому

    Ok wow, amazing build, fantastic playing at the end too. Always love seeing what you make.

  • @PaceBreaker
    @PaceBreaker 10 місяців тому

    It's always entertaining to watch you work. Nice to see you learning from the previous aluminum build and applying it even though this is a different style of guitar.

  • @mattfleming2287
    @mattfleming2287 8 місяців тому

    Love the build!
    Bravo, sir! You killed it! Great rendition.

  • @spappy2k6
    @spappy2k6 Рік тому

    Your ingenuity and creativity never cease to amaze!

  • @JSListerud
    @JSListerud Рік тому +3

    My great grandmother, Lois (Gripman) Tuttle, started RadioShack. It's fitting to use the coins for a guitar. She was the start of RCA also.

    • @DesertDweller1
      @DesertDweller1 8 місяців тому +1

      According to Wikipedia Radio Shack was founded by Theodore and Milton Deutschmann.

  • @AngelDaniel1977
    @AngelDaniel1977 Рік тому

    The whole process itself, your skills on the matter and the final performance of Take me home, country roads were very well done, thanks for the video.
    Greetings from Honduras!

  • @jerkazadeelee
    @jerkazadeelee Рік тому

    Dude, you’re a amazing artist! My son and I love watching your channel! We love you and all the great guitars you bring to life!!! Keep up the great work!

  • @milesdakin3540
    @milesdakin3540 Рік тому

    Dude - this is insane! Nice work! By far the best out to demo too so fair play for sticking it out I really want a lap steel now 🤘🤘

  • @LenaCourtney
    @LenaCourtney Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed the video, and what a treat at the end! One of my favorite songs ❤ people like u make me wanna become an engineer

  • @6scar911
    @6scar911 Рік тому +1

    Great playing at the end there! Beautiful guitar as well, great job!

  • @trussell70385
    @trussell70385 Рік тому +2

    Country Roads sounds amazing on that steel! Awesome job man!

  • @desrj
    @desrj Рік тому

    One of my favourite projects of yours, nicely done 👍

  • @Jeffmetal42
    @Jeffmetal42 Рік тому +1

    You're a madman in the best possible way. Great work as usual! 🤘

  • @MrFixiit
    @MrFixiit Рік тому

    Fantastic build and love your rendition of take me home, country roads

  • @AudioAtmos
    @AudioAtmos Рік тому +1

    That was beautiful playing. The Lap Steel looks and sounds great!!

  • @user-mi5ud2bi1o
    @user-mi5ud2bi1o Рік тому +1

    that solo at the end was just wicked to hear, keep up the good work

  • @lukejones0826
    @lukejones0826 Рік тому +4

    Over the past week I have totally gone down the lap Steel rabbit hole thanks to this video, never realized how beautiful of an instrument it could be!

  • @Scottuz
    @Scottuz Рік тому

    Well done Mate, Great job with the Lap Steel, and a Lovely sound to boot

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 Рік тому

    Interest build and great results. The tone of the guitar is truly wonderful. Congrats!

  • @wxb200
    @wxb200 Рік тому

    The final result is AMAZING! Great Job, muh dood!

  • @johnnyashtray
    @johnnyashtray 9 місяців тому

    Didn't expect to shed a little tear at the end there. Damn good job!

  • @ErnieHeyek
    @ErnieHeyek 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely love watching you build these guitars! So cool, my kid learned a little science on this one!!

  • @shayes.x
    @shayes.x Рік тому

    Ridiculously cool project. Your demo of the final product was very nice as well!

  • @LessonsWithTroy
    @LessonsWithTroy Рік тому

    Man!!! I’m so impressed. Great job!!! It really sounds nice too.

  • @guitardadsinc
    @guitardadsinc 3 місяці тому

    Burl you are a mad genius bro me and my wife love watching you bring these ideas to life and its also awesome you keep all the mess ups and problems in the video so people can learn

  • @BigBobbyBoLo
    @BigBobbyBoLo Рік тому

    I love that you leave the mistakes in the vids, it helps with understanding the process better

  • @JoshAndBass
    @JoshAndBass Рік тому

    One of my favorites! The playing at the end was really cool, and the build was different from anything you’ve done.

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething Рік тому

    what a fun process. it sounds and looks beautiful.

  • @jeffbeck6501
    @jeffbeck6501 9 місяців тому

    The final product looks really good and you played it great.

  • @LRBerry
    @LRBerry Рік тому

    Another great build, well done. Looks and sounds amazing.

  • @GranTruismo4head
    @GranTruismo4head Рік тому +1

    Awesome work Burls! I love each time you make a video! These always make my day each time I see them. Please whatever you do, don’t stop unless your health becomes a problem.. until that day please don’t stop making these awesome videos

  • @ricochetrabbit4618
    @ricochetrabbit4618 2 місяці тому

    Man I just want to thank you I enjoyed watching this video so much and it is so beautiful...

  • @naughtydonkeyguitars
    @naughtydonkeyguitars Рік тому

    This is so sick dude. Love these. Please keep the radness going.

  • @notthenorm9090
    @notthenorm9090 Рік тому

    Sounds awesome! Great rendition at the end. You're very talented. God bless.

  • @edwardhodgkinson390
    @edwardhodgkinson390 3 місяці тому

    It sounds fantastic and you play it brilliantly well.

  • @David-jb6ev
    @David-jb6ev Рік тому

    Fabulous video. I play lap steel and was also an apprentice in a casting factory
    (Paxman Diesels UK)
    l really appreciate all the work you put into this project, and thank you for sharing. I enjoyed it immensely . Brilliant effort.

  • @toniweak
    @toniweak Рік тому

    Your sound demo was so emotional. Really the best song you could havee picked!

  • @imm311
    @imm311 7 місяців тому

    Excellent work! God bless you and yours praying for you!

  • @jaydiarae
    @jaydiarae Рік тому

    That was so cool to watch. In part because I had never heard of a lapsteel guitar. Here's to learning something new, and hearing some sweet music at the end.

  • @whosashleyg
    @whosashleyg Рік тому +5

    The demo is always incredible

  • @streety301
    @streety301 Рік тому

    welcome back bro glad to see a new project

  • @jcoulter43
    @jcoulter43 Рік тому

    You are a true artist in every sense of the word! Beautiful work and an incredible song the cap it off at the end. Love it! God bless and rock on 🎸😎👍

  • @NickAbatino
    @NickAbatino Рік тому

    Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for my new favorite instrument!

  • @nop3noperson
    @nop3noperson Рік тому

    I can listen to this type of strumming for hours man. Great job!

  • @DirtyBeans
    @DirtyBeans Рік тому

    Dude.. That demo at the end was amazing!

  • @rynoalberts813
    @rynoalberts813 Рік тому

    Loved the sound man. Really nice looking piece you built there.

  • @Zothiqueness
    @Zothiqueness Рік тому +1

    Radio Shack is still around! That is a very cool creation, good job!

  • @doublesawbuck
    @doublesawbuck Рік тому

    Man this is awesome thank you. Better and better and better!

  • @Moulk
    @Moulk Рік тому

    Very cool video, I love the design of the guitar. The song at the end was beautiful ❤

  • @mzinns
    @mzinns Рік тому

    One of your most interesting builds. You did really well playing as well.

  • @ginogenero7972
    @ginogenero7972 Рік тому

    Love this on so many levels. It appeals to everything I am. Thanks for spectacular content.

  • @cartoonliker4666
    @cartoonliker4666 Рік тому

    Very clever slide guitar masterpiece!! Excellent job 👏

  • @dalgguitars
    @dalgguitars Рік тому

    Your creativity is amazing. Please keep doing crazy stuff!!!!! Thank you for all these videos. I also love to see all your mistakes. When we do stuff for the first time we always make mistakes. Creative success is always on the far side of failure. Just keep at it. This project was amazing. You totally Rock!

  • @UGeneral23
    @UGeneral23 Рік тому +4

    Guitar making and science! I love your videos so much!

  • @ImmaculusVonNorton
    @ImmaculusVonNorton Рік тому

    Lovely instrument! By far my favorite of the demos you have done. :)

  • @teabagginelite7030
    @teabagginelite7030 Рік тому

    I think the hole neck idea made it resonate better. Great job my dude

  • @danbumgarner1057
    @danbumgarner1057 Рік тому

    I know nothing about metal casting or playing a guitar, but I found this absolutely fascinating. I’ve always loved sound of a steel guitar and the rendition of “Country Roads” was beautiful. You are a really talented person. Thanks.

  • @turagamaxil
    @turagamaxil Рік тому

    You never cease to amaze with your ideas

  • @rkharper
    @rkharper 10 місяців тому

    Enjoyed the video, thumbs up!
    I own an aluminum cast Clinesmith Lapsteel and it was very interesting what goes into that build!

  • @canadam1983
    @canadam1983 9 місяців тому

    I love lapsteel guitars, it was really interesting to see one being built. I also really liked the rendition of Country Home at the end. One of the coolest videos I've seen in quite a while 😊

  • @chriscornell8766
    @chriscornell8766 Рік тому

    Another great project... Nice work and nice playing...

  • @bmxboxter
    @bmxboxter Рік тому

    Love the playing at the end❤

  • @xoxollin
    @xoxollin Рік тому

    always looking forward to a new burls art video!

  • @James-3000
    @James-3000 Рік тому

    One of my favorite guitars but for sure my most favorite guitar demo!

  • @kiiometric
    @kiiometric 7 місяців тому

    Wasn’t expecting chemistry in this channel haha, beautiful process and result❤

  • @jmccarty480
    @jmccarty480 Рік тому

    Simply incredible. This truly feels like a heritage piece you can hand down. Absolutely extraordinary craftsmanship. You are so damn talented. I've got three final words for ya...Mississippi Delta Blues. 🎶🎵