Visually, this is truly a stunning basement. There is a lot to see, interact and simply enjoy. It’s a cozy-looking escape, a world of it’s own. This is why houses with basements are always amazing to have. Frank, you’ve done a helluva great job.
@@Channel33RPM yeah, that was around the time the Company went bankrupt. In the past few years, whomever owns the Strohs brand, rereleased the original formula in the distinctive brown bottles/yellow label in limited quantities. I had some, and it tasted just like it did in the 70's-80's, but I'm not sure it got a wide release. Love, the bar BTW....
You’re so gd Canadian, I can’t stand it!! 😂 Authentic AF to the extreme. Thanks for giving us a peek behind the rest of your very awesome hangout space. You did a phenomenal job putting it all together. Love love love it!! ❤️
To my brother from another mother; when I spotted the bottle of Grand Marnier on your bar shelf I knew we were kindered spirits! A retro audiophile and music collection addiction with a healthy appreciation of vintage electronics. Ahhhh, I have arrived in heaven,lol. Please don't ever stop. Having your wife accompany you in previous videos was the perfect touch.
Fantastic tour Frank! Such a great pad to hang!! However… I’ll be honest. The thing that blew my mind the most that I wasn’t expecting was the 2 utility sinks in the laundry room! So jealous!!!!
Haha, glad you like it dude. I never knew why the former owner installed 2 sinks. Seems like one more than we need??? I would have used the space for storage.
Brilliant setup Frank. Need to get some single malt scotch for that Bar Shelf. My setup is similar but my kids have a band so 1/3 of my basement is a video game room/jam room with a full size drum kit, guitars amps and mikes. Still leaves plenty of space for my Single Malt bar, vinyl collection, tv etc. May send some photos in for Vinyl Dens submission one day if I ever get around to it. Enjoy your space, looks amazing!
8:50 That is such a great movie poster by Drew Struzan for John Carpenter's 'The Thing' which, like you, is definitely one my all-time favourite sci-f/horror movies. Aside from having the movie on Blu-ray, I also have the soundtrack on LP as well as CD; both of which were quite rare at the time with a wonderful, creepy score by legendary composer Ennio Morricone, but the soundtrack is not typical of Morricone's style (Spaghetti westerns, 'The Mission', 'The Untouchables'. 'Cinema Paradiso', 'The Hateful Eight', etc.) and one can definitely hear John Carpenter's "thump-thump" synthesizer influences (kind of like Michael Myers visits Antarctica'). :)
Damn, Frank You're basement ROCKS !!! That would be such a great place to just chill and listen to music.The bar is essential too. Grab a drink and continue to rock out.You did a fantastic job on the bar. I wanna party with you bro !
I was helping a band as a roadie for a gig once back in the 80’s when they opened a club show for Joan Jett. I got to meet her but she was so intoxicated I didn’t think she would be able to do the show. They taped lyrics all over the stage for her. She was a bit sloppy but the show went on.
The bar is Primo. Love the wood. The tour was great. Thanks. It’s always nice to see one’s audio/video equipment. Ahhhh Crown Royale on ice. Sung by Jill Scott.
Wow, Frank! You have an amazing bar, music room, theatre, and man cave. That was a lot of hard work and dedication and it really paid off to be such a fun space for you, your family, and friends. I'm really digging that arcade machine of yours that you found and then had customized. The Brick sells Arcade1Up machines and had a sale recently where I purchased a Ms. Pac-Man arcade machine (with 12 arcade games included) and a Terminator 2: Judgment Day machine; both of which I still have to assemble and test, but arcade machines really add a lot of fun as well as nostalgia to any media room/man cave. :)
Thanks my friend. I have eyed those 1Up machines at the Brick as well. I love classic/retro gaming. Let me know your thoughts once you get the machine going. Did you get the risers as well?
@@Channel33RPM Hopefully, by the end of the week, they'll be up and running. Yes, both of them came with the risers included and I think they are essential to give both units a bit more height. That seems to be the consensus among reviewers out there and if the risers are part of the kit, they are a better value together than buying the risers separately later on. The only downside with The Brick is I had just 48 hours to report any defects or damage for a refund and I was way too busy this past week to assemble the units to see if they were working properly (the boxes were perfect and intact), so technically, I own the units now whether they work or not. So, that's the only caveat to assemble them quickly in the event that something is not functioning properly or to see if the cabinets are damaged in any way.
awesome - one suggestion though - get your wife a belated Mother's Day present of a washer, dryer combo somewhere upstairs so she doesn't have to bring all the Landry Laundry up and down the stairs all the time ... and you can have more room for more records! or put a drum set in the current laundry room area so you can jam in there with your friends ... win / win !!!
one other suggestion, get a jigsaw or a router and curve the edge of the bar, it looks pretty sharp - don't want to scratch yourself or snag and rip one of your KISS t-shirts on it
Very nice Frank, you have talent. Love the area where the bar is and the movie room itself. It all looks very well designed and clean without any clutter. I like it a lot.Thanks for showing it was fun to see.
I show my respect for your man cave by having a manly beer, Coors Light. All man caves a great with the right beer. I have 3 man caves here where I live: my bedroom, bathroom and a basement gym. Best of all, no wife, no kids, no issues. Just me and the buddy in the man cave watching man movies like Conan The Barbarian; watching wrestling on the 4K TV. Life is great.
Haha - sometimes I do leave :) ... Honestly, often times people just end up coming here to hang out and catch a movie, etc. We do a lot of horror nights - that kind of stuff. Cheers
Nice posters of classic horror. Big fan of that genre myself. Most of my T-shirts are old school horror movies. I also collect horror movie patches and buttons/pins. Speaking of Camp Crystal lake we have a Friday the 13th this Friday! Hoohoo hahaha ;)
Thank you. Yeah they all love it. The kids call the bar the 'snack shack.' I've got some sodas and chips back there for them. We do a family movie night at least once a week.
Absolutely love this setup Frank, you have an incredible set of spaces here. I am hopefully moving into a new place at the end of the year and planning on creating my own home theater and music room so you have provided a ton of ideas and inspiration here.
@@Channel33RPM Thanks so much for your reply Frank. I also forgot to ask, what are you making of the Zeal & Ardor album on your display? It blew my mind when I first heard it and I've returned to it constantly over the past few years.
I love it! You did a great job. Impressive. You just became that much cooler in my world. You have some awesome stuff and that arcade cabinet is super cool...nice conversion. A+
That was fantastic, Frank! Everything looks fun, warm and cozy. Extremely well done. Funny that you mentioned that your 1200 may be the last table you buy; just the other day I was thinking that I no longer have upgrade-itis as my circa-2005 SL1210MK2 (essentially the same table as yours but dual-voltage) is built like a tank, parts are easy to find almost anywhere, and I love the sound. I'd been through many tables over the years, sometimes just for fun, but now I feel settled in with almost all my gear. Oh yeah, the pets' names are awesome. Cheers! Tom
Very cool to hear your thoughts in your Technics, Tom. For years, I had heard the 1200s/1210s were horrible for home hi-fi. I don't understand that at all... those things sound great (and are built like tanks). Thank you for the comment - hope all is well.
Thank you. Yeah, The Fog... AMAZING movie. John Carpenter was on such a roll at the time, with non-horror stuff as well...Escape From New York, They Live, etc. Love all that stuff. .
Excellent Frank. Great set up. I’m older than you my big music days were late sixties and seventies. Of coarse that’s when the best was out. It was a great time to grow up. Really enjoy your videos also. My system is from the 70’s. Thorhens dual kenwood altec lansing teac Sony and marantz. You are the man Frank and keep on spinning.
'...channel thirty-three-D-I-Y...'.....very cool frank...your set-up is really nice....great for the family....love the movie posters...best wishes to all...peace...rocky
Visually, this is truly a stunning basement. There is a lot to see, interact and simply enjoy. It’s a cozy-looking escape, a world of it’s own. This is why houses with basements are always amazing to have.
Frank, you’ve done a helluva great job.
Much appreciated. Thank you for watching. The extra space is definitely a bonus.
Being from Detroit area,Absolutely Love the 'Strohs Beer' sign. Detroit's finest "Fire brewed" Beer ..🥰
Stroh’s is from Detroit? I had no idea.
@@moonytheloony6516 They were originally. The Brewery in Detroit closed like 35 years ago I believe the Strohs brand is owned by Miller brands now??
I used to like Strohs. Seems like it disappeared around here in the 90s sometime. I am going to have to keep my eye out for it again.
@@Channel33RPM yeah, that was around the time the Company went bankrupt. In the past few years, whomever owns the Strohs brand, rereleased the original formula in the distinctive brown bottles/yellow label in limited quantities. I had some, and it tasted just like it did in the 70's-80's, but I'm not sure it got a wide release. Love, the bar BTW....
You’re so gd Canadian, I can’t stand it!! 😂 Authentic AF to the extreme. Thanks for giving us a peek behind the rest of your very awesome hangout space. You did a phenomenal job putting it all together. Love love love it!! ❤️
Haha, thanks Dan!
You could have a family reunion, Frank! Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, and Old Grand Dad.
To my brother from another mother; when I spotted the bottle of Grand Marnier on your bar shelf I knew we were kindered spirits!
A retro audiophile and music collection addiction with a healthy appreciation of vintage electronics. Ahhhh, I have arrived in heaven,lol. Please don't ever stop.
Having your wife accompany you in previous videos was the perfect touch.
Thank you! Haver a great weekend.
Frank
Fantastic tour Frank! Such a great pad to hang!! However… I’ll be honest. The thing that blew my mind the most that I wasn’t expecting was the 2 utility sinks in the laundry room! So jealous!!!!
Haha, glad you like it dude. I never knew why the former owner installed 2 sinks. Seems like one more than we need??? I would have used the space for storage.
Nicely done. Looks like a great space to kick back and have a little fun.
I love your movie posters Frank! What a place to hangout and chill, the ultimate entertainment room all wrapped under one basement... 😍😍😍
Brilliant setup Frank. Need to get some single malt scotch for that Bar Shelf. My setup is similar but my kids have a band so 1/3 of my basement is a video game room/jam room with a full size drum kit, guitars amps and mikes. Still leaves plenty of space for my Single Malt bar, vinyl collection, tv etc. May send some photos in for Vinyl Dens submission one day if I ever get around to it. Enjoy your space, looks amazing!
Thank you. Sounds like a great set up you have.
So jelly!!!!! And don't forget, every time you paint the World Headquarters, it gets smaller!
Haha, true! Little by little the room is getting smaller, and smaller...
Dreame basement! Only a few comicbooks are missing for perfection!
Looks amazing Frank. Thanks for showing this. Enjoy.
Thanks man! Always nice to see you pop by. Hope all is well in Spain.
heck yeah that Motley Crue 1987 Girls Girls Girls Tour was awesome.
Nothing but class Frank....thanks for the invite into your home." Have a drink on me"..keep rocking brother 🤘
Thanks dude!!! You keep rocking as well! \m/
Holy Mancave Batman!!!
Very nice! Great family space! Enjoy!☠️🏴☠️
Awesome Awesome Awesome!!! Even more so because you actually did it yourself!!! Love it my friend. Will be waiting for my invite!!!
I'l always have a cold one waiting for ya!
Rec Room/Bar looks great. We'll done! And I had to laugh when you said "Gretzky whiskey is terrible"... It is terrible.
Yeah... I should have known when it was marked down $5....
Hi Frank thank you for the tour and letting me in your lovely home/ man cave. Beautiful and enjoy in great health. God bless.
Cheers Tino.
Detroit Beer! The Strohs sign is awesome. Strohs is great! Awesome hangout space.
Cool hang out space! You got me jealous.
Your basement looks great Frank. You’ve done a really good job on the bar area. I’d love a music room like that!!
Thanks. Much appreciated.
8:50 That is such a great movie poster by Drew Struzan for John Carpenter's 'The Thing' which, like you, is definitely one my all-time favourite sci-f/horror movies.
Aside from having the movie on Blu-ray, I also have the soundtrack on LP as well as CD; both of which were quite rare at the time with a wonderful, creepy score by legendary composer Ennio Morricone, but the soundtrack is not typical of Morricone's style (Spaghetti westerns, 'The Mission', 'The Untouchables'. 'Cinema Paradiso', 'The Hateful Eight', etc.) and one can definitely hear John Carpenter's "thump-thump" synthesizer influences (kind of like Michael Myers visits Antarctica'). :)
You got a Unicorn for a wife there my friend. Like some kind of magic.Very lucky.
Indeed. Thanks Brian.
Damn, Frank You're basement ROCKS !!! That would be such a great place to just chill and listen to music.The bar is essential too. Grab a drink and continue to rock out.You did a fantastic job on the bar. I wanna party with you bro !
Thanks Gary. \m/
Awesome setup. Great idea to turn the storage room into a bar. My dream basement. ☺👍
Thank you. Now to figure out where to put everything that was in the storage room.... :)
Absolutely fantastic setup Frank 👍
You both must be really pleased with it !
Thank you. Yes, I love the space. The kids like it too - they call the bar the 'snack shack'.
So much dad energy.
Great hangout space Frank. Good job.Enjoy!!
4:22 nice beer glass! Love the show Frank, best wishes from Newcastle 🥳
Cheer Mick!
Great job Frank, that looks great!!!
Thanks 👍
Great space Frank, mine is like yours every inch of space is utilized
Thanks Gary.
Great spot to listen, watch and drink buddy! Looks great. And it means so much more when you do it yourself.
Thanks Corey.
That's awesome Frank. I'm finishing my Theater Room in a few weeks! I'll show ya some pictures when I'm done!
Awesome. Have fun getting er done!
I was helping a band as a roadie for a gig once back in the 80’s when they opened a club show for Joan Jett. I got to meet her but she was so intoxicated I didn’t think she would be able to do the show. They taped lyrics all over the stage for her. She was a bit sloppy but the show went on.
Thanks!!! I was really impressed with the conversion. I didn't expect it to turn out that well.
The bar is Primo. Love the wood. The tour was great. Thanks. It’s always nice to see one’s audio/video equipment. Ahhhh Crown Royale on ice. Sung by Jill Scott.
Very cool living area looks comfortable for family and friends great job on the bar!
Thanks!
Love love love this bar and music room.
You're quite the handyman. Really enjoyed seeing your vinyl den.
Wow, Frank! You have an amazing bar, music room, theatre, and man cave. That was a lot of hard work and dedication and it really paid off to be such a fun space for you, your family, and friends.
I'm really digging that arcade machine of yours that you found and then had customized. The Brick sells Arcade1Up machines and had a sale recently where I purchased a Ms. Pac-Man arcade machine (with 12 arcade games included) and a Terminator 2: Judgment Day machine; both of which I still have to assemble and test, but arcade machines really add a lot of fun as well as nostalgia to any media room/man cave. :)
Thanks my friend. I have eyed those 1Up machines at the Brick as well. I love classic/retro gaming. Let me know your thoughts once you get the machine going. Did you get the risers as well?
@@Channel33RPM Hopefully, by the end of the week, they'll be up and running. Yes, both of them came with the risers included and I think they are essential to give both units a bit more height. That seems to be the consensus among reviewers out there and if the risers are part of the kit, they are a better value together than buying the risers separately later on.
The only downside with The Brick is I had just 48 hours to report any defects or damage for a refund and I was way too busy this past week to assemble the units to see if they were working properly (the boxes were perfect and intact), so technically, I own the units now whether they work or not. So, that's the only caveat to assemble them quickly in the event that something is not functioning properly or to see if the cabinets are damaged in any way.
What a cool space! Love the movie posters and setup!
Very Nice. Thank you for inviting us in!
That’s great, you can have a fire down in the basement while listening to vinyl.
Indeed.
awesome - one suggestion though - get your wife a belated Mother's Day present of a washer, dryer combo somewhere upstairs so she doesn't have to bring all the Landry Laundry up and down the stairs all the time ... and you can have more room for more records! or put a drum set in the current laundry room area so you can jam in there with your friends ... win / win !!!
one other suggestion, get a jigsaw or a router and curve the edge of the bar, it looks pretty sharp - don't want to scratch yourself or snag and rip one of your KISS t-shirts on it
I like the way you think, Billy :)
Very nice Frank, you have talent. Love the area where the bar is and the movie room itself. It all looks very well designed and clean without any clutter. I like it a lot.Thanks for showing it was fun to see.
Much appreciated, Robert. I'm an "everything in its place" kinda guy. There is enough chaos out there - don't need it in my space, haha.
Zeal and Ardor record eh. Very nice. Great live band too.
Amazing rooms! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the tour. Great family space is always worth the investment.
Great set up Frank especially the bar 😄
Thanks! 😃
Love the man cave! At the end of the month i’ll be sending pics of my record room/ home bar for the next Vinyl Dens 👍🏼
Dang, Frank! I wanna go all the way up to Canada and go chill with you in the man cave and kick back with tunes and beer! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🍻
Very cool setup !
What an awesome space!! The bar looks great! Saw the Jets Jersey you go out to a few games?
I did not this year. One of my daughters went to the Calgary game a couple of weeks ago, and got the mini jersey.
@@Channel33RPM awesome!
I show my respect for your man cave by having a manly beer, Coors Light. All man caves a great with the right beer.
I have 3 man caves here where I live: my bedroom, bathroom and a basement gym. Best of all, no wife, no kids, no issues. Just me and the buddy in the man cave watching man movies like Conan The Barbarian; watching wrestling on the 4K TV. Life is great.
Looking good my friend looks like a good place to chill love the horror posters poltergeist and Haloween are definitely one of Mt favorits
Very cool basement, Frank! I'd be spending a lot of time in the basement as well!
Frank, you live in pop-culture-paradise. 😍
Thanks!
Hey Frank with all that cool stuff you own , do you ever leave your house? There is plenty of entertainment !!!!!
Haha - sometimes I do leave :) ... Honestly, often times people just end up coming here to hang out and catch a movie, etc. We do a lot of horror nights - that kind of stuff. Cheers
You've made those spaces so cool Frank.
Looks amazing. 🤘💜👍
Thanks 👍
Really dig the space. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks for watching!
Nice posters of classic horror. Big fan of that genre myself. Most of my T-shirts are old school horror movies. I also collect horror movie patches and buttons/pins. Speaking of Camp Crystal lake we have a Friday the 13th this Friday! Hoohoo hahaha ;)
I didn't realize it was another Friday the 13th. Gotta love it. \m/
Great addition brother. Love the set up and impressive that you did the work. Hope you have many years of fun food and fellowship in the new space.
Much appreciated. Cheers!
Awesome set up Frank 🤘🤘
Thanks 👍
Very nice! Enjoy!
Bumbuu rum is really good !!!! Nice space
What a fabulous space you've created, Frank! Your whole family must love it - wish I had that kind of room, but we manage all the same! :-)
Thank you. Yeah they all love it. The kids call the bar the 'snack shack.' I've got some sodas and chips back there for them. We do a family movie night at least once a week.
nice set up frank , i just set up a listening room in my house and love it . 54 year old me feels the same way about music as 16 year old me ha ha
Makes me wish I had a basement.
Absolutely love this setup Frank, you have an incredible set of spaces here. I am hopefully moving into a new place at the end of the year and planning on creating my own home theater and music room so you have provided a ton of ideas and inspiration here.
Awesome. Have fun - I have no regrets with this space. We use it all the time.
@@Channel33RPM Thanks so much for your reply Frank. I also forgot to ask, what are you making of the Zeal & Ardor album on your display? It blew my mind when I first heard it and I've returned to it constantly over the past few years.
I love it! You did a great job. Impressive. You just became that much cooler in my world. You have some awesome stuff and that arcade cabinet is super cool...nice conversion. A+
WOW! Looks great, man. Congratulations...
That was fantastic, Frank! Everything looks fun, warm and cozy. Extremely well done. Funny that you mentioned that your 1200 may be the last table you buy; just the other day I was thinking that I no longer have upgrade-itis as my circa-2005 SL1210MK2 (essentially the same table as yours but dual-voltage) is built like a tank, parts are easy to find almost anywhere, and I love the sound. I'd been through many tables over the years, sometimes just for fun, but now I feel settled in with almost all my gear. Oh yeah, the pets' names are awesome.
Cheers! Tom
Very cool to hear your thoughts in your Technics, Tom. For years, I had heard the 1200s/1210s were horrible for home hi-fi. I don't understand that at all... those things sound great (and are built like tanks). Thank you for the comment - hope all is well.
Ah Man, The Thing, Halloween... you need a movie poster from The Fog. Love it dude, kick ass spot!
Thank you. Yeah, The Fog... AMAZING movie. John Carpenter was on such a roll at the time, with non-horror stuff as well...Escape From New York, They Live, etc. Love all that stuff. .
@Channel33RPM I seen seen today that he's getting a Star on the Walk of Fame. Long overdue!
Awesome! What a great place to hang out!
Love it, man. Seems like a really cool space to hang out in. A lot of work, but I’m guessing you’re pleased.
Thanks Chris. Yes, I am very happy with the set up. Just a few tweaks to do here and there. I appreciate the comment.
I really like your entertainment setup, nice job 😎🎶🕹📽
Thanks!
Great job Frank. Your place looks amazing.
Thank you!
Excellent Frank. Great set up. I’m older than you my big music days were late sixties and seventies. Of coarse that’s when the best was out. It was a great time to grow up. Really enjoy your videos also. My system is from the 70’s. Thorhens dual kenwood altec lansing teac Sony and marantz. You are the man Frank and keep on spinning.
Very nice. The vintage systems are great. I have my 1970s set up on the main floor, and love it. Thank you for the comment.
Pull your speakers off the back wall a few inches and your center channel to the edge so you won't get any reflections, making for a cleaner dialog.
Great space!!!! Thank you for the ideas!
Rooms look great !!
Great video 🎶
Well done Frank! Enjoy it amigo!😉👍✨
Great video fellow Winnipegger!
Hey, thanks!
Try the Jim Beam 'Red Stag' Bourbon..... my fave!
I have had it before, but it has been awhile. I will have to pick up a bottle.
Thanks for the tour frank, really enjoy your channel and content! Keep on spinning (both vinyl and cd's!!)
Thanks, and you as well \m/
Good utilization of space
Thanks for the tour Frank. Looks awesome!
Thanks for watching!
I have that EXACT same Godin, love it!!! Great tour 🤙🏽
Awesome room. Congrats!
Thank you!!
'...channel thirty-three-D-I-Y...'.....very cool frank...your set-up is really nice....great for the family....love the movie posters...best wishes to all...peace...rocky
Well done Frank, very cool !
Nice work Fella
Thanks 👍
That Robert Finley album is surprisingly good. He has a great life story too!
I agree... great album, great back story.
Great job on the bar area. You have a killer basement set up.
Thanks
Absolutely love it …..you make such good videos ……from a massive kiss and music fan …..hi from Australia
Looks awesome Frank. Great space!
Thanks 👍
Nice job on the bar! I saw that bottle of Booker's. You have good taste, and your basement is awesome!
Thanks Jason
Killer setup! I love the bar!! Very cool seeing behind the scenes, you’d have to drag me out of there!! Awesome Frank!!!👍🤘🤘
Thanks dude!!!
Love the wall art !
Thanks for giving us a tour and letting us hang out with you!!🎸✌️. Fantastic listening room my friend