I Built a Bass Out of 2000 LEGO

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  • Опубліковано 8 чер 2021
  • I take a bunch of Lego bricks and build a bass guitar
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  • @michaelhavis
    @michaelhavis 2 роки тому +714

    This channel has taught me the true value of epoxy

    • @ConnyNordlicht
      @ConnyNordlicht Місяць тому

      Yes, me, too. Atlet it's just another plasic-made guitar. Lot of work, well done, btw., really.

  • @Albeit_Jordan
    @Albeit_Jordan 2 роки тому +3112

    "Mom, can I get a bass?"
    "I can't afford it honey, why don't you go play with your lego instead?"

    • @coopertrooper8256
      @coopertrooper8256 2 роки тому +182

      You can probably get a decent bass for less than a fancy LEGO set these days!

    • @JDMwebry865
      @JDMwebry865 2 роки тому +58

      @@coopertrooper8256 Lego is really expensive, isn't it?

    • @BenjaminMartinyt
      @BenjaminMartinyt 2 роки тому +53

      Legos are more expensive than most basses somehow

    • @zacharymacclure9910
      @zacharymacclure9910 2 роки тому +24

      Spent 250 on a lego set and about 100 on my bass haha.

    • @sentientcardboarddumpster7900
      @sentientcardboarddumpster7900 2 роки тому +5

      Hopefully you can get a bass someday bud!

  • @cherinoelke
    @cherinoelke 2 роки тому +105

    As a mom who stepped on lego's for too many years and I bought my son his 1st bass when he was 12, this thing is kick ass! I am beyond impressed, thank you I truly have a huge smile on my face right now!

  • @sethkirby298
    @sethkirby298 2 роки тому +128

    As a bassist, the demo at the end was awesome! Sure, maybe it wasn't the most technical bass playing, but it was chill and pretty well rounded.

    • @oscarjquirosramirez9439
      @oscarjquirosramirez9439 Рік тому +2

      Toxic comment alert

    • @-Teague-
      @-Teague- Рік тому +8

      @@oscarjquirosramirez9439 how is this toxic? He was just complimenting his playing

    • @uno1industries
      @uno1industries 6 місяців тому +1

      @@-Teague-Maybe he was referring to his own comment

    • @-Teague-
      @-Teague- 6 місяців тому +3

      @@uno1industries LOL he just needed to warn us of his presence

  • @MrTudesauce
    @MrTudesauce 2 роки тому +2355

    Always one of the humblest and most self-critical UA-camrs.. makes everything he does even more impressive and makes him even more likeable

    • @BenjaminMartinyt
      @BenjaminMartinyt 2 роки тому +10

      Agreed

    • @depopa1033
      @depopa1033 2 роки тому +10

      best type of people

    • @hallucinatedovens8414
      @hallucinatedovens8414 2 роки тому +6

      Uuugh cringe

    • @shabonnie615
      @shabonnie615 2 роки тому +9

      and he doesn't clickbait too

    • @dygcnrmd
      @dygcnrmd 2 роки тому +8

      I agree. There are tons of people who build guitars, but watching this channel is always very enjoyable and inspiring. He works in a planned and meticulous manner. It is also very enjoyable to listen to the melodies of the guitars he has built.

  • @jimbo5646
    @jimbo5646 2 роки тому +1904

    So you’re a master builder now

    • @camcantillana102
      @camcantillana102 2 роки тому +17

      He already was

    • @karminer_003
      @karminer_003 2 роки тому +68

      @@camcantillana102 I think that was a reference from the lego movie

    • @ryancozzolino7832
      @ryancozzolino7832 2 роки тому +7

      You beat me to it.

    • @camcantillana102
      @camcantillana102 2 роки тому +9

      @@karminer_003 I know I was just commenting on how insane this guy is

    • @karminer_003
      @karminer_003 2 роки тому +1

      @@camcantillana102 oh ok hahaha well you're right

  • @soulman4292
    @soulman4292 2 роки тому +21

    That thing sounds super resonant, I bet all that extra air within those layers of Legos is what gives it such an interesting tone.
    I would love to have one of these.

  • @troythetinkerer
    @troythetinkerer 2 роки тому +7

    I've played bass for years and just recently got into Lego as an adult. THIS is AMAZING. I was wondering why you didn't fill the edge, makes perfect sense.

  • @p_mouse8676
    @p_mouse8676 2 роки тому +328

    I admire you for routing that stuff.
    Non solid materials are a pain to route usually, so I can only imagine how Lego bricks would feel......
    Awesome idea and concept! :)

    • @davismiller3769
      @davismiller3769 2 роки тому +6

      I've done it.
      Easier to do than epoxy.
      Harder than wood.

  • @jasonvandyke5401
    @jasonvandyke5401 2 роки тому +228

    "So on this one I'm going to try something different" is Burls' catch phrase

  • @rileykortemusic
    @rileykortemusic 2 роки тому +12

    I love how he just goes right out and says, “well you know, my bass playing isn’t all that great” and to still give his audience a demonstration he uses another guitar to demonstrate the way you would actually hear a bass, behind something else 🤣

  • @brownhues
    @brownhues 3 місяці тому +3

    One of the coolest looking basses I've seen on youtube. Piezo "compromises some tone" is an understatement, though. Great project that emphasizes style over sound.

  • @drcks
    @drcks 2 роки тому +146

    Both of my hobbies, combined. Thank you for blessing this night with your content.

    • @SgtKaito
      @SgtKaito 2 роки тому +1

      These are two of my favorite hobbies combined! I have like 6000 other ones though. . .

  • @mrfochs
    @mrfochs 2 роки тому +607

    The whole video I was like, "I wish someone would have told him that LEGO are made from ABS and can be chemically bonded/melted with acetone."

  • @jared_s2
    @jared_s2 2 роки тому +3

    i think it looks and sounds awesome. i love the body and headstock shape. the white epoxy fret board resembles pearl inlay. im not a fan of the open Legos around the edges but this is pretty amazing. great job.

  • @ianbarbus9676
    @ianbarbus9676 2 роки тому

    Looks great and sounds great!
    Love your decision to put the pickup under the bridge - I’ve never heard of that! - and preserve the centerpiece
    And an epoxy fretboard?! Wow! Just wow!
    Excellent work, I’m addicted to these videos

  • @harvkent8017
    @harvkent8017 2 роки тому +99

    At the start I thought “oh my god, a burls art video without epoxy” and was extremely shocked until I saw it getting poured

  • @jp2246
    @jp2246 2 роки тому +89

    You have a level of patience that I must not have, another cool build👍

  • @allonsyallana
    @allonsyallana 2 роки тому

    Love seeing your take on a bass build!! And even though you said your not an experience player I enjoyed your demo at the end a lot!!

  • @highnoon9333
    @highnoon9333 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing work, as always. I especially love the headstock veneer.

  • @dirtbiker5182
    @dirtbiker5182 2 роки тому +161

    I really like how you are always experimenting. You are always pushing the edge and trying new materials. Nice work. I personally would have liked to see you seal the body sides with some type of binding material to make the edges smooth.

    • @gzo313
      @gzo313 2 роки тому +1

      He explained why he didn’t.

    • @Sabinex5
      @Sabinex5 2 роки тому +3

      I actually like him leaving them as is to add to the Lego feel.

  • @modustrial
    @modustrial 2 роки тому +122

    very cool!!

  • @stevepethel6843
    @stevepethel6843 2 роки тому +1

    Every time I see you start a crazy build I say no way..apparenrtly you say. There is a way.
    And then at the end. It all works makes sense and. Finally. You really can play your creation...
    You played. And it sounded incredible ...sounds great to my ears.
    The fact you play these at the end of your video shows...it works is real deal.

  • @Arena1999
    @Arena1999 2 роки тому +14

    _"I'm not gonna say this thing sounds great..."_
    I think any bass can sound great, as long as you spend some time practicing on it.

  • @voicedrifter
    @voicedrifter 2 роки тому +96

    My favourite part is how you tune your tools to the key of the background music. That CAN'T be easy!

    • @MaydupNem
      @MaydupNem 11 місяців тому

      I just noticed that and now my mind is blown

  • @JustnRTR
    @JustnRTR 2 роки тому +42

    Just recently built my own Explorer style guitar. Came out a lot better than I'd thought it would. Guess you could say your videos were sort of an inspiration.

    • @zane6461
      @zane6461 2 роки тому +1

      What finish did you do it in my dudes

    • @JustnRTR
      @JustnRTR 2 роки тому +5

      @@zane6461 I just spray painted it white and sprayed some clear cost on it

    • @itscorvid358
      @itscorvid358 2 роки тому

      @@JustnRTR Based on your pfp and choice of making a white Explorer, I'd say you're a Metallica fan.

  • @anshuman_kashyap
    @anshuman_kashyap 2 роки тому

    Keep it bro…looking back your journey from the very first build to this one, it’s so inspiring to see how you’ve come!

  • @QuartzIsAnOxide
    @QuartzIsAnOxide 2 роки тому +9

    "Mom, can I have Lego Rock Band?"
    "We already have Lego Rock Band at home."
    Lego Rock Band at home:

    • @itscorvid358
      @itscorvid358 2 роки тому

      The one time that what's at home is better than what you're asking for

  • @akashita
    @akashita 2 роки тому +82

    This is so cool! The tone sounds fine to me (I play bass and I'm a mix engineer), so you're good! Been following you from pretty much the beginning, can't believe how these videos just keep getting better. Rock on!

  • @malachinelson5839
    @malachinelson5839 2 роки тому +12

    I really admire how you never seem afraid to tackle building concepts that you haven't done before.
    awesome work as always!

  • @brunoloschiavo
    @brunoloschiavo 2 роки тому +8

    I don't think it compromised the tone at all... It has some good bass and mid tones, with crispy treble. It's like a jazz bass with some personality of its own. I liked it!

  • @THEAPRILFOOL-1983
    @THEAPRILFOOL-1983 2 роки тому

    That looks really incredible love the pattern and I can't wait for the next build

  • @Explorerman1293
    @Explorerman1293 2 роки тому +16

    The Seinfeld bassline didn't go unnoticed haha Phenomenal as always dude!

  • @markeymalarkey7614
    @markeymalarkey7614 2 роки тому +12

    It would’ve been really cool if you put in lego heads for inlays

  • @cereberus8
    @cereberus8 2 роки тому

    this came out looking great. Really nice work! Also love the choice of colors :)

  • @bassimprovjams3772
    @bassimprovjams3772 Рік тому

    This is so sik!! That neck is beautiful!! The piezo was a cool idea to keep the Lego design maybe add a Lego thumb rest since there’s no pickup to put your thumb on, I do understand it’s just for art love to see more bass builds

  • @Gkitchens1
    @Gkitchens1 2 роки тому +6

    I love how you answered every single question I had before I had it lol. My first though was why did you choose to not fill the edges with epoxy. Second was what where is the pickup and third was after you said what pickup you were using I thought, I wonder how it sounds. Great job man!

  • @FunnyHaHa420
    @FunnyHaHa420 2 роки тому +103

    Have you ever thought of building a guitar using only the free wood paint stir sticks from Lowes?

    • @briancanterbury2451
      @briancanterbury2451 2 роки тому +16

      Up the anty, just use popsicle sticks

    • @RC.13
      @RC.13 2 роки тому +11

      or the free pencils from ikea

    • @WestfieldsBassnasty
      @WestfieldsBassnasty Рік тому +5

      Sounds to me like we need all three, a nice mosaic

    • @JL1009
      @JL1009 Рік тому +4

      @@briancanterbury2451 Up the ante, toothpicks…

  • @miserychordia
    @miserychordia 2 роки тому

    wow.. what an amazingly cool bass! I really dig your art!

  • @MrBownze
    @MrBownze 2 роки тому

    Most impressed by the jam at the end. And I think the guitar is innovative and very unique. Good stuff.

  • @GollumeSmigol
    @GollumeSmigol 2 роки тому +3

    Dude I love how you pitch correct and quantize the sound of your tools. My fav thing for sure in all your videos!

  • @myoptik3x103
    @myoptik3x103 2 роки тому +4

    I was just getting ready to ask where you placed the pickup when you explained it. Thanks for sharing this amazing project with us!

  • @GranTruismo4head
    @GranTruismo4head 2 роки тому

    This is intense yet amazing work Burls! Keep it up!

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 2 роки тому

    I LOVE this piece! The shape, the colors, the pattern...tight.

  • @chrisggoodwin777
    @chrisggoodwin777 2 роки тому +22

    I love what you do with these unique builds! I find myself wanting to see what you could do with "traditional" materials (ash, mahogany, Maple, etc...)

    • @gzo313
      @gzo313 2 роки тому +2

      Wonder if that would lose some of what makes him unique. There are a zillion builders making amazing things with those materials.

    • @chrisggoodwin777
      @chrisggoodwin777 2 роки тому +1

      @@gzo313 I see what you're saying, but I believe Burl's creativity and imagination can still do something unique with "regular" woods. Even if he sticks to these types of unconventional builds, though, I'm still watching all the videos he posts lol

  • @krisb4735
    @krisb4735 2 роки тому +3

    Dude last time I watched a video of yours it was your first video so glad you’ve gotten more recognition since. Your builds are so different and fun to watch come together. 🤙🏽

  • @gearsofzakk7791
    @gearsofzakk7791 2 роки тому

    This is one of the greatest ideas for a Bass, in my opinion it combines one of the greatest toys and instrument together and the best part is you can make the body anyway you want :D 10/10

  • @bsharpmajorscale
    @bsharpmajorscale 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting. I was curious how it would retain the LEGO feel if you cut it with curves, but the exposed LEGO insides are a cool touch.

  • @Sirfishy42
    @Sirfishy42 2 роки тому +18

    LEGO needs to see this

    • @frosty6845
      @frosty6845 2 роки тому +2

      With all the cutting and gluing they probably wouldn't want to

    • @SaadNabil
      @SaadNabil 2 роки тому

      Yes They can!!!

    • @cookiesontoast9981
      @cookiesontoast9981 2 роки тому

      @@frosty6845 When I was a kid I used to stick my Lego Star Wars sets together so I didn't break them.

  • @jacobsobelman3923
    @jacobsobelman3923 2 роки тому +37

    Next video: “I made a guitar out of other guitars” lol

    • @rokreddirob121
      @rokreddirob121 2 роки тому +4

      Eddie Van Halen did exactly just that with his signature "Frankenstein" guitar.

    • @ExperimentIV
      @ExperimentIV 2 роки тому +2

      thats just a partscaster

    • @meinkanal118
      @meinkanal118 2 роки тому +3

      "I made Lego Bricks out of a bass"

    • @-Teague-
      @-Teague- 2 роки тому

      "I made a guitar out of Legos made out of guitars made out of Legos"

  • @rafaelpernil
    @rafaelpernil 2 роки тому

    I love that bass, so unique and vibrant!

  • @CrayonDestroyer
    @CrayonDestroyer 2 роки тому

    The lego veneer was such a cool idea man. Nice job as always!

  • @Cocobutterpanda
    @Cocobutterpanda 2 роки тому +14

    I really like the self critique at the end each time, as an artist it’s really interesting to me to see what the creator thought of the project and what the vision was vs the outcome

  • @thecoolguy1233
    @thecoolguy1233 2 роки тому +9

    You should make one that has pegs on the front so you can build a little house or something on the guitar

  • @sirrobinofloxley7156
    @sirrobinofloxley7156 2 роки тому

    Great guitar and I really liked the tune at the end, top job!

  • @amaroliraazua4452
    @amaroliraazua4452 2 роки тому

    Dude!! You are amazing!
    Congrats! I need one of those
    Keep going!!

  • @GitaraMaker
    @GitaraMaker 2 роки тому +10

    Another awesome build from Burls Art! You're my inspiration I'm making guitar builds on UA-cam, I love all your ideas. ❤️🇵🇭

  • @neverclosetoperfect
    @neverclosetoperfect 2 роки тому +11

    sorry but I have to reschedule your emergency surgery, the resin guy on youtube is building a bass out of LEGOS

  • @DMTRVK
    @DMTRVK 2 роки тому

    Man, this looks absolutely amazing! Gorgeous!!!! Love it 😍

  • @mbmrip11
    @mbmrip11 2 роки тому

    Headstock looks great, and the piezo is surprisingly full!

  • @asnak7243
    @asnak7243 2 роки тому +15

    Can we just appreciate burls for always bringing a high level of artistry to every single one of his builds 🙌

    • @ckelly5141
      @ckelly5141 Рік тому

      Why yes.....yes we can......and we should! 🎸👍

  • @KlemmyConQueso
    @KlemmyConQueso 2 роки тому +52

    You don’t “glue” legos, you Kraggle them.

    • @Hctrbl
      @Hctrbl 2 роки тому +1

      Omg the lego movie memories

    • @da-irish-harry8351
      @da-irish-harry8351 2 роки тому

      @@Hctrbl it came out in 2014 aka 7 years ago

    • @Hctrbl
      @Hctrbl 2 роки тому

      @@da-irish-harry8351 i feel so old

  • @PANTA-Music
    @PANTA-Music Рік тому

    That looks super sweet! The only thing I would've changed, which also is great solution for not wanting to add a lot of extra weight, is pressing and bending superthin (white) wood panels against the sides and sand it so it becomes smooth and rounded. It would also hide the wood inside, around the neck part. Then it would be def perfect!

  • @SDRockman
    @SDRockman 2 роки тому

    The piezo pickup has a great sound and I am now sort of interested in buying a bass that has one in it.
    I would love to see someone make a bass neck without a truss rod, but like made out of something harder than a truss rod where you could adjust it slightly, just to make sure that the strings wouldn't be buzzing from it being too curved.

  • @DrDaveSalisburyPhDMBA
    @DrDaveSalisburyPhDMBA Рік тому +5

    Don’t sell yourself short, this was a terrific build!

  • @brobopie7040
    @brobopie7040 2 роки тому +4

    Those soundtracks in the background are 🔥 could you put links to them in the describtion would be nice also, love ur vids theyre fun to watch

  • @slaskpojken396
    @slaskpojken396 2 роки тому

    The end product looks so beautiful, i love it

  • @andrepereira744
    @andrepereira744 2 роки тому

    Dude,you're an amazing artist!! Great work

  • @connorperry1467
    @connorperry1467 2 роки тому +6

    2:07 BORN OF A BROKEN MAN. truly musically cultured.

  • @QuinnF97
    @QuinnF97 2 роки тому +9

    *_Burl:_* * Plays the _Seinfeld_ theme music like no one's business *
    *_Also Burl:_* "I don't know how to play bass, it's a completely foreign concept to me."

  • @thefool2007
    @thefool2007 Рік тому

    Way cool build. Serious talent bro!

  • @FloozyCentral
    @FloozyCentral 2 роки тому

    It was pretty hard to watch you play it, but I was expecting that and glad you didn't try to hide your the inexperience with a bass. Which is appreciated to see as a viewer of your builds. 👌🏼

  • @p8ntbawl3r
    @p8ntbawl3r 2 роки тому +3

    My 9yr old lego fanatic just went crazy wanting one since he's learning to play bass.

  • @Hathos96
    @Hathos96 2 роки тому +6

    The epoxy fretboard is cool, it kind of looks like marble

  • @DTaylorGuitars
    @DTaylorGuitars 2 роки тому

    Very cool man. I love the idea!

  • @fwdna2765
    @fwdna2765 2 роки тому

    well done.also nicely played in the end as well.

  • @Supermelo29
    @Supermelo29 2 роки тому +6

    Oh my lord guys, it's happening! BURLS BACK!

  • @coltranius
    @coltranius 2 роки тому +15

    Nothing wrong with your bass technique. There’s a whole historical approach to bass as a true descendant of guitar, and those people often use flamenco-style picking. Anthony Jackson, I think, plays with that style in a truly virtuosic fashion.
    Love your work, man. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Charlie6969
    @Charlie6969 2 роки тому

    That is really cool, Nice work!

  • @Paxonex
    @Paxonex 2 роки тому

    Dude that’s sick! Love the look of the bass!

  • @nostradamusus
    @nostradamusus 2 роки тому +3

    10:19 Seinfeld

  • @Rebecca21087
    @Rebecca21087 2 роки тому +11

    Imagine this guy building a guitar live...It would be amazing, right?

    • @isaacdavilamonge
      @isaacdavilamonge 2 роки тому +7

      Except it would take days maybe weeks, unless he makes a series of live videos

    • @Rebecca21087
      @Rebecca21087 2 роки тому

      @@isaacdavilamonge I know lol

    • @NeonsDglow
      @NeonsDglow 2 роки тому +2

      @@isaacdavilamonge he should start a twitch channel tho like imagine!

    • @HartyBiker
      @HartyBiker 2 роки тому

      Builting?

    • @Rebecca21087
      @Rebecca21087 2 роки тому +2

      @@HartyBiker English is not my first language, sorry if I made some mistakes

  • @keithscrafts
    @keithscrafts 2 роки тому

    Man that is sick. Awesome job.

  • @kaidengathings3096
    @kaidengathings3096 2 роки тому

    How freaking cool. Good job man!

  • @e.wells8260
    @e.wells8260 2 роки тому +4

    Have been here since the first build, I think this may be one of my Favs. Btw, just noticed the 1st video has 33M views, thats awesome.

  • @william2532
    @william2532 2 роки тому +10

    you should try fanned frets sometime

  • @forty6two926
    @forty6two926 2 роки тому

    Yay angled Truss Rod!
    Love your work!

  • @ethanmoeckel753
    @ethanmoeckel753 Рік тому +1

    THAT bass guitar made out of LEGO's is so cool to look at.

  • @eduardoaraujo6833
    @eduardoaraujo6833 Рік тому +4

    Bro, you're awesome
    Mano, cê é incrível
    Hello from Brasil🇧🇷✌🏾

  • @abenewton3231
    @abenewton3231 2 роки тому +18

    Davie504: painstakingly builds a bass piece by piece. Burls Art: Chops legos into bits.

  • @zakraymond4371
    @zakraymond4371 2 роки тому

    Really dig this design my dude, just a suggestion for pickups, have you considered building a new casing for them out of whichever material you are using for your builds, I know it’s an art piece but would be cool to get a nice tone out of it too.

  • @crakula666
    @crakula666 2 роки тому

    Epic bass and great video!!!

  • @comand0Metalero1
    @comand0Metalero1 2 роки тому +11

    Send this to Davie 504

  • @chaz__
    @chaz__ 2 роки тому +10

    Burls Art: "I know people say it's a just a 'bass' but to me it's also a guitar"
    Davie504: "Stronzo!"

  • @winstonlopez6117
    @winstonlopez6117 2 роки тому

    Let's just give this man an applause. Made everything from ground up, body , neck. Fredboard with truss rod. As for the fret board, Bendon small has a white flying V with a phenalic fret board.
    This Bass looks amazing and clean. No pickup in from makes Bass look even cooler. Great job.

  • @Bittttersweeetness
    @Bittttersweeetness 2 роки тому

    Beautiful build. Would like to see the neck or whatever you call it out of Lego to.

  • @michaelmcdonald9326
    @michaelmcdonald9326 2 роки тому +3

    Great build! One idea would have been to wrap the body in some binding or even a thin layer of wood veneer to cover the open lego's. Stain to match the head and it would have also covered the visible wood in the middle. Overall still very cool.

  • @hyperionhelios190
    @hyperionhelios190 2 роки тому +3

    maybe consider using that rubberized LEGO tape as a binding to cover up the edge of the body. The cut bricks look a little messy.

  • @SuperJamesus
    @SuperJamesus 2 роки тому

    I really want to give this a try ! Inspiring as always ;)

  • @SladeM.
    @SladeM. 2 роки тому

    Absolute genius and absolutely amazing!