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  • Опубліковано 24 чер 2023
  • Here's my story on how I built my dream guitar based on the iconic Veleno, which was used to record several tracks on Nirvana's In Utero. This is the guitar tone I've been absolutely obsessed with for the past 2 years and i'm excited to finally figure it out and share it with you. Hope you guys dig the vid!

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  • @Glixity
    @Glixity 11 місяців тому +261

    You’re the most dedicated tone chaser I’ve ever seen. I appreciate you taking the time to share your projects and knowledge with the rest of the world. I vote the K headstock.

    • @kylewoodson
      @kylewoodson 11 місяців тому +16

      This dude and Nirvana Guitars are both all about the tones- tho Nirvana guitars is also about the guitars and gear, meanwhile this dude is all about that sweet tone

    • @NeelPrakash2008
      @NeelPrakash2008 8 місяців тому

      I was just gonna say that lol

  • @blah163
    @blah163 11 місяців тому +93

    Flip the K sideways so that it's symmetrical left-to-right when the guitar is held vertically. That will look better. Kurt played left-handed, so I think it would be cool if you put the left side of the K towards the top. It will read correctly for left-handed players. Since most players are right-handed, it will usually appear as a backwards K. That could be your logo. Alternatively, you could put Ks back-to-back, creating a kind of star shape. I think your last name could work for the brand name and the model could be "K". So, a Rash model K.

    • @KillaFXZ
      @KillaFXZ 11 місяців тому +3

      Maybe you could do the K forwards and backwards like a mirror since you are mirroring the guitar Kurt used.

    • @garrettblakeslee5585
      @garrettblakeslee5585 11 місяців тому

      Rash Guitars. I like the sound of that.

  • @mirata7748
    @mirata7748 11 місяців тому +116

    This is the guitar which defined Nirvana's sound. Thank you Aaron for making videos on this and entertaining our little group, well not so little anymore, but really thank you for doing this. That veleno sounds unreal, absolutely crushed it with this one.

    • @potato22258
      @potato22258 11 місяців тому +11

      Not really. Nevermind's quad tracking is far more defining of Nirvana's sound.

    • @daskrunkly3213
      @daskrunkly3213 11 місяців тому +6

      @@SurfingOnBrainwaveswell considering the fact that In Utero is nirvanas best produced most unique sounding record and what kurt said best represented Nirvana, it is what defines nirvana’s sound

    • @mirata7748
      @mirata7748 11 місяців тому +5

      ​​​well for most people the Nevermind album would be their go to, but since the In Utero album was Nirvana's last studio album, and the album the band themselves were the most happiest with in terms of the production, sound and songwriting I think it's safe to say it's the guitar that defined Nirvana's sound.

    • @AaronRash
      @AaronRash  11 місяців тому +9

      Thanks Mirata! I think regardless of what "defined" nirvanas tone, the sound of this guitar is the tone I've been chasing all this time and its really only that sound that interest me

  • @Targula
    @Targula 11 місяців тому +189

    No coincidence the waterjet machine is called Kurt😂

    • @sampledude8846
      @sampledude8846 11 місяців тому +15

      It's a sign. But it's technically not a waterjet cutter, it's a CNC which is watercooled. Also it's only the bracket which is called Kurt, not the machine.

    • @almamontori4169
      @almamontori4169 11 місяців тому

      Jajajajajaj🤣

    • @AaronRash
      @AaronRash  11 місяців тому +30

      Hahaha I've had a lot of weird Kurt stuff happen to me over the past two years when it comes to guitar

    • @Targula
      @Targula 11 місяців тому +1

      @@sampledude8846 thanks for that information. I'm not at all familiar with these types of machines! Regardless, it was a fun coincidence.

    • @discotransit3
      @discotransit3 11 місяців тому +1

      @@AaronRashhey mr rash, i recommend trying a squier bullet mustang on your rape me tone, it’s not quite the same but it’s unique and sounds quite nice!

  • @davidperalta7111
    @davidperalta7111 11 місяців тому +26

    I almost cried when i heard heart shaped box's distorted part, it sounds EXACTLY, we're so excited Aaron, we appreciate your job a lot, thanks for making this videos. I personally like most the K, it would feel more iconic

  • @DanielSanchez-ic5pj
    @DanielSanchez-ic5pj 11 місяців тому +5

    Always a good day when Aaron posts

  • @exikatorus
    @exikatorus 11 місяців тому +30

    We waited for a long time, but it was all worth it. I like the K headstock and also the second one, but prefer it without the heart. So excited to see those other revisions and looking forward to buying one of these.

  • @aniquinstark4347
    @aniquinstark4347 11 місяців тому +2

    Okay the acoustic test is what sold me. Even unplugged it's extremely familiar to the record

  • @bsnyder921
    @bsnyder921 11 місяців тому +1

    Initially I was 'K' for the headstock. But the thing I've learned I love so much about this channel (and others like it) is that you're just a dude somewhere, I'm just a dude somewhere, but I legitimately get pleasure in my life from watching your videos. We've never met, and yet you add something enjoyable to my life. I wish Kurt was able to find more pleasures in life than he did. So yeah, I vote for the

  • @DanielSanchez-ic5pj
    @DanielSanchez-ic5pj 11 місяців тому +14

    The K neck design looks amazing. If you do the second design, do it without the heart, it’s more clean.

  • @die_lit_slatt
    @die_lit_slatt 11 місяців тому +45

    Definitely go with the K headstock it feels more iconic

  • @will3013
    @will3013 11 місяців тому +16

    Oh my gosh that distortion tone was amazing! Definitely would want to buy one of these in the future! For headstock design, i personally like the K design the best. Keep going Aaron, and rock on 🤘

  • @dairycowtv
    @dairycowtv 11 місяців тому +3

    oh WOW- Hello Aiden Gallagher. Did not expect to see that- and I love these things! I actually only learned that these guitars existed from this channel

  • @lastnightmikel
    @lastnightmikel 11 місяців тому +12

    Hi Aaron, I think you don't realize that you've become a guitar God for some of us 😜 The fact that you've managed to bring us that much knowledge and now the possibility to buy your version of the Veleno and get that sound is just astounding. The sound of my bands next album is going to be so influenced by your discoveries, thank you so much.
    Talking about your guitar's design, I think that I would like the shape of the one that had a heart on it but with the K. I hope I'm not getting so easily-scared but I have a three years old daughter and the shape with the spike seems so dangerous 😅

  • @ETAudioGuy
    @ETAudioGuy 11 місяців тому +25

    Duuuude this is rad!!! So glad to have been here throughout the whole journey because this has been FASCINATING, personally I like the heart headstock but like that’s personal bias, design wise the K looks the best, keep doing what you do Aaron, making awesome content!

    • @AaronRash
      @AaronRash  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks a ton!

  • @TheCharlesAtoz
    @TheCharlesAtoz 11 місяців тому +27

    Brilliant Aaron! Can't wait for the rest of the story. I like the heart, but the "K" looks like a grunge guitar.

  • @khristore
    @khristore 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Aaron, that's a great work as always!
    I had the opportunity to thank Steve when I met him in 2019. He came to play with his band Shellac in my town so I could talk with him after the show. He's a great guy and a very nice person, so easy and down to earth. He kindly signed my In Utero vinyl cover and we took a selfie, what a great moment 😋Actually that picture ended in an article wrote by Hank Harrison in a free magazine, I have to make a video about that story!
    Can't wait to see that guitar in action! I thought you guys have written "Kurt“ on the machine at first but no, haha that is cool.
    We love you Kurt, our lives won't be the same without you for sure...
    Keep up the good work Aaron!
    Cheers from France

  • @tremode3
    @tremode3 11 місяців тому +6

    2nd headstock with a "K". either way, I'm so excited for you! thank you for allowing us to go on this journey with you, even if it's just a snippet of what you do.

  • @BrunaHera
    @BrunaHera 11 місяців тому +1

    I got so obsessed with your channel that I've been checking it every day since your last upload 'cause I was dying for the veleno video, it's finally here and I'm happy

    • @BrunaHera
      @BrunaHera 11 місяців тому

      btw I vote in the heart neck, that looks great

  • @gheorghe-lecastefan468
    @gheorghe-lecastefan468 11 місяців тому +6

    Finally a vid from my fav youtuber! Love your content keep up the good stuff!

  • @Nirvana_Replica
    @Nirvana_Replica 11 місяців тому +1

    Thats awesome man!! Best Nirvana channel out there.

  • @martintrummer6899
    @martintrummer6899 11 місяців тому +7

    finally, the wait is over🎉

  • @adamstainer4637
    @adamstainer4637 11 місяців тому +6

    I like the 2nd Headstock, but with a K instead of a heart. I always loved the Univox headstocks. Can't wait to hear the finished product. I'm defo gonna buy one if the price is right. Keep up the good work Bro!

  • @choccymilk666
    @choccymilk666 11 місяців тому +2

    The K design headstock would go hard asf 🤘

  • @danielblomgren6344
    @danielblomgren6344 11 місяців тому

    The heart headstock absolutely slaps.

  • @ryanphillips4123
    @ryanphillips4123 11 місяців тому +3

    My vote's on the headstock with the heart!

  • @notme2221
    @notme2221 11 місяців тому +2

    The one with the heart is super cool, 100% the way to go imo. Love your vids!

  • @gajapekosak2874
    @gajapekosak2874 11 місяців тому +3

    I've been cruising around youtube, watching random guitar videos and I thought to myself: what's that Nirvana sound enthusiast up to? UA-cam didn't recommend this video nor did I check my subscriptions, yet here I am, one hour after video got released. Wanted to share this before clicking the play button.
    Update: Wow, that's just nuts. Aaron, you're the man! And, K, definitely. Or, just a thought - the whole headstock could be heart-shaped ...

  • @929exrt3
    @929exrt3 11 місяців тому +1

    I can't tell you how excited I was to see this in my recommended
    also I vote the K headstock

  • @ArrozAguado
    @ArrozAguado 11 місяців тому +2

    Man, every time Aaron uploads a video I rewatch it like 10 times, they're just awesome! Please upload videos more frequently! Also I think we all would like some covers with these guitars, like every one of them lol

  • @Heroliie
    @Heroliie 11 місяців тому +11

    SLAYYY!!🔥I'm both fascinated and in awe. It's just incredible! Aidan embracing the guitar means he really loves it. Haha! Thanks Aaron for sharing this video with us.

    • @AaronRash
      @AaronRash  11 місяців тому +3

      Thanks so much!!

  • @jxb13_shorts67
    @jxb13_shorts67 6 місяців тому +2

    Brother, I actually the same exact story for getting guitar, that's wild

  • @MikeGervasi
    @MikeGervasi 9 місяців тому

    Man.. you went on a DEEP dive. I never knew any of this and of course, you're right. It has a dobro quality in tone.

  • @OrganicDad
    @OrganicDad 11 місяців тому +7

    Went looking for stuff on Frusciante’s Strat and found your channel. You’re an exceptional mind and talent, Aaron. Long live Aluminium…and I vote for the K not the heart.

    • @AaronRash
      @AaronRash  11 місяців тому +2

      Wow, thank you!

  • @johnfavager3630
    @johnfavager3630 11 місяців тому +1

    The second headstock is awesome!

  • @sheisjime_
    @sheisjime_ 11 місяців тому +2

    I learned too much about guitars with you in this video Aaron 😎🎸🔥

  • @dark_brew6628
    @dark_brew6628 11 місяців тому +1

    The second head stock looks the best I think!

  • @deanwhiston6180
    @deanwhiston6180 11 місяців тому +5

    I'd replace the heart on the 2nd design with a K. But its your design so I'm looking forward to seeing your choice. And great channel Aaron. A stand out channel in so many ways. Im keen to know on pre orders too. Thanks for your hard work and making something I'm excited to watch every uplaod.

  • @laylaweston
    @laylaweston 11 місяців тому +3

    11:02 i love the K headstock , it is so unique, if you choose the heart i’d say incorporate another element like a K or angel wings (like the in utero wings angled to make a heart?) to make it stand out

  • @madeleinelacour5877
    @madeleinelacour5877 9 місяців тому

    That hi-flyer style head stock with the heart on it looks so cool. I can't wait for your website to be up. I just know its gonna be great.

  • @thatonekillian
    @thatonekillian 11 місяців тому +2

    As soon as I saw the notification I clicked as fast as I could: awesome shit Aaron!!!!!

  • @J.C...
    @J.C... Місяць тому +1

    Rest in Peace, Steve Albini 😔🙏

  • @byrdmanalb88
    @byrdmanalb88 11 місяців тому

    Oh dude!!! I’m stoked, we talked about this just a bit ago on the Albini vid about these guitars. Thank you

  • @Aphercotropes
    @Aphercotropes 11 місяців тому +1

    The K is quite poetic. I applaud your journey.

  • @clippysavage5065
    @clippysavage5065 9 місяців тому

    You didn’t build your dream guitar, you built our dream guitar

  • @georgecurtis160
    @georgecurtis160 11 місяців тому +1

    The heart one is coolest for sure

  • @CT-ho6si
    @CT-ho6si 11 місяців тому +4

    Maaaaan what a project. Love what you're doing here. For the headstock: I like the second one without heart -- something more subtle perhaps like a couple lines cut into it, similar to the other aluminum neck you have.

  • @discotransit3
    @discotransit3 11 місяців тому +1

    that k headstock looks kickass 😭😭😭

  • @aegistechreviews7410
    @aegistechreviews7410 11 місяців тому +1

    I think the heart design is the move. I love it.

  • @bleedwoodwinter
    @bleedwoodwinter 11 місяців тому +2

    This has got to be the most unreal guitar channel that I've come across. I also definitely vote for the K headstock.

  • @adityarohanik0
    @adityarohanik0 11 місяців тому +3

    Oddly enough I think if Kurt was alive, he'd really dig the heart headstock. I don't know, I guess, I just feel that's something Kurt would find cool in a way.

  • @Nirvana_Replica
    @Nirvana_Replica 11 місяців тому +2

    K for sure man, I want this guitar so bad!!

  • @edson720
    @edson720 11 місяців тому +1

    Clicked like on thumbnail before pressing play. As I’m watching, have to pause just to absorb and remember to breathe. That v1 alum body with squier neck - um, you still need that? I’ll take it off your hands. Amazing work dude.

    • @edson720
      @edson720 11 місяців тому

      Btw, vote is for the 2nd headstock. Sure, with the ❤. You can count on my pre-order for a Kurt.

  • @TomWhaley621
    @TomWhaley621 11 місяців тому +7

    You are an insane person and I love it. I love your channel, all of your experimentation, and the depths you go to chase tone. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @viczinz
    @viczinz 11 місяців тому +1

    i think the K design for headstock is pretty cool man, and holy shit what a journey that we all been seing with these tones and stuff

  • @harrybate3620
    @harrybate3620 11 місяців тому +2

    First off oh my god that sounds insane! That's exactly what I think the PERFECT guitar tone sounds like. I quite like the heart headstock design but I wouldn't say no to the "K". Your channel is genuinely amazing. You inspired me to play guitar when I was in a really dark and terrible time in life and you making me truly love guitar and Nirvana really saved me. I even bought a squire mustang as my first guitar so I could be like you lol. Thank you for this channel, for your hard work and your poor wallet that's created a truly unreal guitar tone. I would love to have one. Just please don't tell me they're 5K lol.

  • @garrettblakeslee5585
    @garrettblakeslee5585 11 місяців тому +7

    Aaron your a genius. I dig the heart, but if the guitar is a “Kurt” then I vote for the K headstock. And yes TY Steve!

    • @AaronRash
      @AaronRash  11 місяців тому +2

      Woah, thank you so much!!!

  • @zekkus
    @zekkus 11 місяців тому +1

    The second headstock without the heart would be my pick.

  • @Cirni-therealone
    @Cirni-therealone 11 місяців тому

    You're one of the most important UA-camr ever, you're doing a great, huge, project. I love you, I love your videos, I love your style and I love what you're doing. I like the heart design. Keep it up, seriously.

  • @vernonh32
    @vernonh32 11 місяців тому +1

    I happened upon this channel and I have to give you huge props! I used to fall asleep to Nirvana. I enjoy the history behind the guitars and the sound that they make. Fascinating on the builds! Thank you

  • @weptmallard1348
    @weptmallard1348 11 місяців тому +2

    I think the heart headstock would look cool on the guitar

  • @dinosaursr
    @dinosaursr Місяць тому

    Heart is universal as well as a salute to the song.

  • @bigchad7052
    @bigchad7052 11 місяців тому +2

    You’re a legend bro. This is amazing! Your journey has been an incredible pleasure to watch.

  • @Leon-Coils19912
    @Leon-Coils19912 11 місяців тому +2

    The K headstock looks badass! Love your videos man!! You're my favorite UA-camr ✌️

  • @DommoDommo
    @DommoDommo 11 місяців тому +3

    Fuck, that was awesome to see. Would love to snag one of these guitars if they're reasonably priced!

  • @melodichardcoreguy
    @melodichardcoreguy 11 місяців тому +1

    The Heart one is amazing. I hope that in the future I will be able to buy one of these in my home country (Russia) as well. I'm really amazed by your tone-chasing journey. And I want to thank you for letting us be a part of your journey and maybe get our hands on your lovingly crafted instruments.

  • @ravager2006
    @ravager2006 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video as always

  • @thisguy8943
    @thisguy8943 11 місяців тому +2

    I'd totally preorder!! Second headstock is nice

  • @Job.Well.Done_01
    @Job.Well.Done_01 11 місяців тому +1

    Been waiting and waiting for this milestone!!
    Congrats !

  • @naomisaguilar992
    @naomisaguilar992 11 місяців тому

    omg, that's really cool, such an amazing job, the guitar sounds incredible 🎸✨

  • @blazeplatinum1014
    @blazeplatinum1014 11 місяців тому +1

    The headstock with the k looks sick

  • @LSchulz1414
    @LSchulz1414 11 місяців тому

    Your production style, the topics and your passion is very unique. Keep up that great work!

  • @madaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
    @madaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 11 місяців тому +5

    ¡Es increíble que hayas construído las 4 versiones tú mismo! Dios, tu talento es espectacular 🤞

  • @imzeflash4700
    @imzeflash4700 11 місяців тому +4

    Aaron, you are a huge inspiration to me man. I'm so proud of you and look forward to all your videos. I'd love to buy a guitar from you especially because I wanna get a nirvana collection together. The k neck looks awesome man!!

  • @pretzel_4580
    @pretzel_4580 11 місяців тому +1

    I like the “k” on the guitar, goes well with the name of the guitar

  • @mikeo6099
    @mikeo6099 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for this! You've nailed it. My index finger is hovering over the mouse waiting for the pre-order button...

  • @theshiningemerald4288
    @theshiningemerald4288 11 місяців тому +2

    Always top notch quality, new and accurate and fun information, and geniune curiosity and drive. I geniunely love you and your work dude, almost 2 years and you've already done so much for yourself and us. Can't wait for the sight dawg Thank You very much!!
    my vote: heart headstock, or maybe incorperate a heart in the letter K ??

  • @beckymunn5169
    @beckymunn5169 11 місяців тому

    absolutely love the tone you're getting. thanks for putting in the work to satisfy all our obsessive nirvana fan needs. by the way, i hope you plan on releasing your own music. seriously can't get enough of it in your vids!

  • @roxandlol_1272
    @roxandlol_1272 11 місяців тому +1

    I just love how much passion you put into this niche topic and go all out. I really wish I could try one of those special guitars

  • @simonrichie1648
    @simonrichie1648 11 місяців тому +3

    Definitely the K. That one looks cool. Keep the top flat though. Like the other aluminum headstock. Not the spiky top.
    I know it’s a silly question right now but ballpark, what do you think you’re going to charge for the final In utero version?

  • @thedome765
    @thedome765 9 місяців тому

    I freaking love this channel. You deserve millions of subs for sure!

  • @dannywylde2881
    @dannywylde2881 11 місяців тому +2

    His every video is a masterpiece

  • @Im.zahraaaa
    @Im.zahraaaa 11 місяців тому

    That's so cool
    I really like the way it sounds
    Congrats! So happy for u

  • @qwertymonsta
    @qwertymonsta 11 місяців тому +1

    I LOVE the heart headstock design!

  • @Nirvana_Replica
    @Nirvana_Replica 11 місяців тому +1

    Whish you were as obssessed over Unplugged as me 😅 this tone is haunting me as well and I’m obsessively figuring this out with my JBL’s and bartolini.

  • @stevandempsey
    @stevandempsey 11 місяців тому +1

    you should incorporate an led option for the heart, name, or symbol on the headstock, that you could possibly turn on and off. would be so sick and fitting considering it’s a chrome aluminum guitar body and neck. an ace of spades as the symbol would also be a pretty touch to the guitar considering the meaning behind the symbol and work it took to get ahold of this build in itself regardless of any led option it would be sick to have on the headstock. cheers to this masterpiece aaron!

  • @michelle18099
    @michelle18099 11 місяців тому +2

    incredible

  • @cbt34gruger
    @cbt34gruger 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m diggin the heart design 11:04

  • @Silverfish_Dill
    @Silverfish_Dill 11 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoying watching your journey! Hope to be able to buy one!

  • @mikhailo_miki42
    @mikhailo_miki42 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm rooting for the heart and the design for the headstock, great work, it amazes me !

  • @blankofficialband
    @blankofficialband 11 місяців тому +1

    You deserve way more subs man i wish you the best for the future and living in Seattle that's a dream for many musicians including me

  • @tasdox1
    @tasdox1 11 місяців тому

    That heart headstock is amazing!!
    And we all owe a lot to Steve Albini for various reasons!

  • @with-Ukraine-in-my-Heart
    @with-Ukraine-in-my-Heart 11 місяців тому +2

    Kurt had this K-records tattoo, so the K headstock makes sense.

  • @starmunch6433
    @starmunch6433 11 місяців тому +2

    I think the K with a heart inside the K would be cool

  • @baskah
    @baskah 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant, great video and effort!

  • @keineideefureinennamen4474
    @keineideefureinennamen4474 11 місяців тому +1

    The K Headstock for sure!

  • @bimmerman5978
    @bimmerman5978 11 місяців тому +1

    This channel is so fun! 🎉 I like the heart headstock!

  • @youwannawrite
    @youwannawrite 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing man, Nirvana's sound master. 🤘🏽

  • @tylerraible6951
    @tylerraible6951 11 місяців тому +2

    PLEASE for the love of god make left handed versions. If you don’t I will cry myself to sleep every night.

  • @philippgrunert8776
    @philippgrunert8776 11 місяців тому

    ...i can so relate to this obsession... Thank you for this content