Build your DREAM guitar cabinet for LESS THAN $50!!!

[@unculturedcapybara8301]

Seeing since the cabinet turned out so well why don't you make a amp head to go with it? I'm sure you'd do a good job!

[@AzuriteCoast]

More dangerous, but definitely worth doing.

[@alphacentauri34]

No that would be quite insane

[@GunsandGuitars]

Challenge accepted

[@alphacentauri34]

@@GunsandGuitars good luck... Your going to need it. Don't burn your house down!

[@northshoregruni]

@@GunsandGuitars well, i made a 1x12 cab including a pedalboard and a 30w amp... i've sent you a dm on instagram where you can check that out ✌

[@kieferbradley2860]

this isnt my dream gutar cabinet, but it is my dream video! Ive been looking all over the internet for a vid like this!!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Awesome, now go build your dream!

[@IETCHX69]

Kiefer Bradley ...Well. WE have been looking ALL over for your spooky-ass avatar , ya durnd weirdo .

[@richardfarabaugh7604]

The routine on the inside is where the frames sit that hold the sheets of wax that the bees build the honey comb on. That is actually a deep “brood” box. It sits on the bottom portion of the hive where the bees raise new worker bees. Just a little beekeeping trivia for anyone that cares.

[@brettanderson2881]

Very clever Dan. I used to make similar boxes and sold them for $30. No idea I could rebrand them as guitar cabs and sell the for 3 times that. Nicely done

[@GunsandGuitars]

Missed opportunity

[@robertwahlroos6976]

Me and my dad are watching, he says kudos on the great outside the box thinking. Yup, he compliments in dad puns.

[@yqwgjsg]

Actually he was thinking inside the box.

[@GunsandGuitars]

I was just trying to not BEE BAFFLED ...l’ll see myself out...

[@marc20147]

respect!

[@rangerdoc1029]

"I'm not self-medicating. I have a prescription.... Well, the barista calls it a receipt, but whatever".

[@GunsandGuitars]

😂😂😂

[@wilsard]

the routed edges inside the top of the box are for hanging individual slat pieces that the bees build cone inside. you can pull the individual ones out to inspect how the bees are doing.

[@Krow_Lenin]

You're my hero, you music Macguyver! A rubber band, a paper clip, a stick of gum, and a light bulb filament, end result a marshall stack complete with tube amp head.

[@rk28984]

I built an oversized 2x12 cab from scratch with 18mm Birchwood. It's way easier than you think and a lot of fun. It cost around 200 bucks in total including 2 used speakers (a Eminence Governor and a WGS Reaper HP). You can find some video I uploaded playing through it on my KZbin channel.

[@randall4411]

I bought a speaker 6 years ago after a friend gave me some 50 year old pine boards to make one . Thanks for the video it fired me up again . I'm doin it!

[@ver251209]

Is it done?

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

I have too say, as cool and creative as this video is. The best part of the entire video is, when you time lapsed the barbeque skewers neing hammered in. That turned out pretty wicked. Great job !!

[@noctisnoctua48]

I don't do drugs, but if I did, I would do them while watching that over and over again.

[@madmikemike]

Omg yes I loved that. Thought I’d be the only one haha

[@donovanhowardmusic]

The routing is for racks to slide in. That's what the wax goes in that the Bees make honey in. Great repose of a clearance item. Love all your budget builds. Especially the Telecaster and Firebird. Rock on!

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

The finish looks great on that! Sounds pretty good too. I've been wanting to get a 1x12 cabinet, maybe I'll just build one now. Can't wait for the mini tube amp shootout!

[@jacobl6572]

Nice work. That bread box kit is fantastic. Those finger joints are hard to make since you have to design a jig. They make a very strong joint. I use 12" wide pine missing the knots, no screws needed, just clamps and glue being sure it is square. I screw and glue from the inside all the trim parts. I also make the speaker hole a little smaller than the mounting diameter, it can bring our better bass.

[@Allottedaaron]

Perfect. I've been trying to figure out how to get a cabinet with finger joints pre-cut and this is absolutely brilliant. My plan is to cover it in tweed.

[@User15275-g]

Awesome that you just had the idea, saw the opportunity, and just went for it off your own intuition, serious respect earned from me

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks Harry!

[@yzatnews1124]

I'm working on a similar project right now, but with 2x8" speakers. I'm deciding on which head to buy! I'll wait to see your findings. You rock Dan!

[@firefist8511]

Who said anything about buying a head? _probably him but I'm only 5 minutes in_

[@RoyalProtector894]

@Indo Surfer please explain in detail. I'm intrigued. I believe I have the same amp lying around somewhere

[@ChristineJump]

The lighter baffle is a nice design touch. And now I see a good reason to get a Dremmel extension kit. Thanks. this is a great tutorial. I've subscribed.

[@lewisbeeman]

This is awesome. And that custom engraving is what sets it apart. Great job.

[@drumnchris]

Seriously this is one of my favorite channels and I,m not even guitar player! I'm looking forward to the 2019 IEM shoot out.

[@GunsandGuitars]

It’s gonna be a great video!

[@chrisAclaes]

This came out terrific. Thanks for the clear and detailed instructions. I’m planning on making my first cab (2x10 for bass) so I’m trying to learn as much as I can about the process. Thanks again!

[@GunsandGuitars]

I plan to do one for bass as well, but bass cabs require quite a bit more engineering

[@SteverRob]

I fixed an amp for a friend, I didn't want anything for the repair so he offered some coffee. He said he grew his own, I said "sure". It was amazing. For all I knew, he grew a few coffee plants in a window box. Turns out he's got a plantation in Costa Rica. Half a mountain, employing the whole village, putting the youngsters through college. Coffee is good.

[@jayscanlan2775]

really cool!

[@anthonycamillos3719]

It's routed for the honey frames. I'm kind of jealous that I didn't think of this! I keep bees and have made 1x12 a few times

[@yohaneswidiasmoro]

I'm amazed by how you make the speaker hole.. it proved that you're genius and creative!

[@cmrnk3554]

It’s an incredibly common router technique.

[@Alrightx2Music]

Those routs are to hold the wax frame that the bees build the comb on. Nice job!

[@glasswood2369]

Hi, Matt. Thanks for this video. It inspired me to build one using the brood box, and it was a lot of fun and came out looking really nice. I wish I could post pics here

[@chriscarreno4930]

Amen Dan!!! Beautiful!!! Great job!!! Very encouraging!!! The Bible says, A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance and doeth good like a medicine.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks Chris!

[@shawnlennon1947]

I like your staining technique, the cabinet looks perfect !

[@MasterDaveo]

This is the kinda content I come to your channel for 👌 nice one Dan superb keep up the great effort guys 👍

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks!

[@TheloniousBosch]

I will admit I was too quick to judge your channel. The first couple of videos I saw weren’t my cup of tea, but I’m converted now. Your approach to building guitar kits and diy projects is exactly what I am after. Lots or room for personal choices and very fun to watch. Subscribed!

[@JoshChristiane]

That coffee your friend sent you is generally very expensive and considered some of the best coffee you can buy.

[@cmstudios11]

I just turned my first guitar amp combo Crate XT120R into a 2x12. Love that I can keep my first "amp" with my 20 years later.

[@magicdaveable]

The routing on the ends inside to box are for the "bars" that hold the honeycomb.

[@keithh8661]

Great video,so nice ta see someone,who goes Out of their way ta help people

[@dougarnold7955]

Nice job. I'm not into firearms but it looks like you have a neat channel. Thanks.... ...14:43 yeah if you want bass open back is a better bet because the bass tones need air space to become full. Higher tones don't move as much air...it's really about air movement. I'll sub for your tube amp shoot out. Thanks.

[@UndeadBoogie]

Great project! A couple of pointers from a former picture framer. If you can find Corner Weld wood glue, it is the strongest wood glue I've ever seen. Usually the wood will snap before the joint does when it's used. Also, when you are stretching the burlap or tolex, stretch over the edge, and line up the grain of the fabric with the edge of the baffle, and staple it into the side. This will ensure a perfectly even cover. Cheers!

[@flintdavis2]

edge? what edge? baffle? what baffle?

[@EdwoodCA]

9:04 What is this sorcery? You just hovered the hammer over the skewer / dowel, and they just dropped down into place.

[@asherrose4114]

It's sped up and the shutter speed of the camera makes it do that

[@nesciomusic]

@@asherrose4114 Wooosh

[@trentnichols5075]

You’ll be glad you left the front free floating. I’m always finding used speakers at goodwill, thrift stores, yard sales & the like. If the price is right & there’s no scratching when I push on the cones I’ll snatch them up. I made a 12”, 10”, and a 8” front for the one built for easy swap outs. p.s. Love your art work too. Wish I had that kind of talent.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Great idea! Not you got me thinking I need to make a 2x10 baffle for this same cabinet!

[@jesse_cole]

"Build your DREAM guitar cabinet for LESS THAN $50!!!.... that is, if this random thing I just made is your dream guitar cabinet. Otherwise, it's going to cost you considerably more." lol, regardless, I like this build.

[@wordzenpix]

Really enjoyed the whimsical, alternative design, a breath of fresh air. Excellent non-sponsored plug as well.

[@123Ir0nman]

I was literally thinking about building a 1x12 cab earlier today!

[@AuntAlnico4]

You literally use the word literally way out of context and it's funny I can use the word in context when I correct you and I use it the same way you use it pretty much but not the same way get it?

[@buglofer]

most of the time when i watch dan's videos, i have no plan on doing whatever he's doing. it's just fun to watch :)

[@slimpicks2570]

Awesome 😎 Very cool!!! Can’t wait for your budget tube amp post 👍🤙🏾 🎸

[@DrBanzaiPhd]

That modular back idea is spot on.

[@James.99]

This 112 project would be perfect for my Joyo Zombie

[@TononiaWorld]

Hey Dan, your cabinet is good ( thanks for the idea ) just bought enough parts on Amazon to make two of them. But will be making some alterations to your design, one, the handles in the wood are going to be located inside and back of the cabinet, cabinet will be painted with sanding sealer, then diluted white acrylic paint, then lacquer, and inside black with polifill (to make the cab have a bigger sound) they will be half closed (giving a best of both sound) and both will have two inputs if you connect the amp to the in and the second cab to the out you can stack them in 8ohm configuration, or use them independent in 4ohm configuration.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Sounds awesome!

[@TononiaWorld]

@@GunsandGuitars did you know that if you look for the item on Amazon " frequently bought together" below have all the parts you used, seems your video made a huge impact

[@Sylencer1982]

For coffee, I get a bag of Starbucks Komodo Dragon blend, ground really fine. Then I throw it through a little Mr. Coffee espresso machine, and add enough cream and sugar to make it *kinda* taste like normal coffee. Just one cup, when consumed quickly, will let you see *time itself.* Heh.

[@JamieLamb]

Dude this is freaking awesome!!! As much as I know in guitar/music theory, technique, etc..and doctor stuff...I have learned 90% of my guitar/electronic tech stuff from you. I greatly appreciate your vids.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks Jamie!

[@angelortbo1]

Nice job Maybe a little insulation will give you a softer base.

[@sigogglin]

I think this video inspired a lot of people, those bee kits are sold out on multiple sites!

[@snowyrain5730]

btw, that coffee is like $50 a bag! I think that dude has a crush on you LOL

[@A14b19]

Oh thanks now I know how to get a perfect circle for my cabinet now I need to find pine birds like you have here in UK.... Lovely job

[@dbingamon]

A great idea, I bought one of the rectangular bee box (Super 8FR from Better bee) and I'm building an amp using the Fender 5F1 schematic with a virtual ground addition and an 8" speaker. I reversed the hand slots on the sides to be inside the cabinet and filled the top and bottom slots with wood filler. The Tolex , grill cloth, feet and handle is on order and I should have it completed by next week.

[@juusokovala45]

So many cool ideas in one video and it turned out really well. Im glad that you make so differend content

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks!

[@pulse9218]

Why don't you make a 4-string resonator box guitar? It would be a great project I'd love to see (Oh, and I like the beard 😂)

[@bradowens4052]

Ideas for home made resonator cones?

[@bootlegapples]

Another tip.If you intend to stain it look for a *dye* stain instead of a *pigment* stain.Pine will look splotchy with pigment because it collects in the pores,it gives the typical botched finish look so common at second hand stores,those home staining projects that look like splotchy amateur hour.A *dye* will look much smoother and even because there is no pigment in it,the stain itself is the color.Pigments look best with highly figured grains woods like flamed maple because it accentuates it,but on pine it looks uneven and dirty.

[@uptopmikep7065]

The route wasn't deep enough? Lucy, you got some s-planing to do!

[@kurtisloew108]

Cool vid! Nice job! Inspired me to do the same for my Bugera T5. A little different design and came out great! Picked up bee box from Walmart (free shipping) $28, used speaker for $25 (can always upgrade if need be), misc hardware. All said and done $120. Looking forward to seeing how it sounds tomorrow! Did plug the Bugera into a 4x12 at my friends shop! was killer!

[@xyz-sn7kg]

Headless guitar kit build? 😂

[@RajorshiBhattacharyya]

+1000

[@Shlurrrppp]

Yes please

[@andreambuter6806]

YES

[@adrian2433]

Yes please, I'm so tempted to buy the muslady one

[@RajorshiBhattacharyya]

@@adrian2433 don't. Their quality control is atrocious and hardware quality is sub par. Had a horrible experience with the headless kit.

[@bluesbondsman]

I used your video to build a 5F1 Champ clone with a 12" speaker and named it the King Bee. Thanks for the inspiration ! ( a combo amp ) used sea paint and stained it Yellow then clear coated it. A friend made Me cool King Bee decal.

[@GunsandGuitars]

That’s awesome! Great idea!

[@michaelinglis8516]

Closed backs will have less bass cause theres less air for the speakers to move. Common misconception is to think it would have less bass with an open back. But at some point we all have the ah ha moment when we open the back of one of our cabs and its ridiculously bassier. But with the open back its a lot less "clear" its kinda like the speaker has no limit which can sound great for some scenerios (typically cleaner playing) and not so good in others (higher volumes and with lots of gain) although there are always expections to the rule. Also an open back cab will be much louder than a closed back built identically which once again is due to the amount of air the speaker is able to move. A closed back cab is more controlled sounding since its in a confined space that is as airtight as possible. So the speaker cant run away on you and tends to stay a lot clearer. These are facts but like I said there is always going to be exceptions to the rule.

[@VuLamDang]

14:35 is because the frequency is inverse proportion to the height of the air column (the distance from the baffle to the back). The shallower your back the higher your base frequency is, thus open back give your better base response

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks for the tip!

[@bubbahotepglitterskank8427]

Good to know. Thanks man

[@hextray]

A way of doing it: not good. A better way to do it: nah. The best way to do it: meh. The Dan Thompson way: that' it. Seriously, great (and inspiring) video ;)

[@that_weirdguy_who_playsbas1567]

This is great! I am a beekeeper and now I have a use for my retired hive bodies!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Yes!!!

[@daffy627]

"local craft shop" *is Joann fabrics* lol i had to laugh at that, but great video

[@cyko4]

I was about to build a 2x10 cab for my daughter, and there you go giving me ideas, great video as per the Norm!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Sweet! A 2x10 would be awesome. You might be able to fit 2 10’s in that bee box if you offset them

[@cyko4]

@@GunsandGuitars that's not a bad idea either, I'll let ya know how it goes!

[@mjodr]

There's probably a few comments like this, but I'll add. I just built my first guitar cab. While the materials were really cheap, the tools were not. I decided to use a jig saw for the circle, instead of a router, and now I want a router to finish the edges. That was $60 at Harbor Freight. I didn't have clamps either, so there was another $35. I was lucky and could borrow a circular saw, belt sander, and orbital sander. But man, unless you are already a woodworker...it isn't exactly $50 to build your first cab.

[@colek-98]

I was thinking the same. Great video, fun to watch, but it's $50 for materials and prolly $300 for tools?

[@TheRealChetManley]

A lot of people already have those tools. Project costs don't generally include tools.

[@CurtisBlankstein]

large hardware stores like Home Depot, etc generally rent out tools like that, fyi.

[@mattdyck9931]

I recently saw a comment on something along the lines of "When you see a recipe for a cheap meal online, it doesn't include the costs of the dishes or oven, so why would any other project include tool costs?". Makes sense to me, but I can definitely see where you're coming from.

[@mjodr]

@@mattdyck9931 Most people have a kitchen and kitchen appliances/tools. Not everyone has a wood shop in their garage. Looking back on my original comment, it is kinda silly the point I made, but I still think some of it is valid. I don't know how many musicians are also avid wood workers with a plethora of tools in the garage, but it can't be all of them. Thus it seems weird to me to title the video with the price of making a cab, like that's the only investment. I dunno, I can see both sides.

[@jonmullins8460]

Watched this late last night and ordered a bee box kit from Tractor Supply this morning. I have an Eminence Redcoat Wizard 12" that's been waiting for a cabinet for quite a while. Guess what I'll be doing next weekend...

[@gabriels.5556]

I know this is probably getting VERY repetitive, but when is that firebird followup coming out?

[@treborif]

Best cabinet build I;ve seen so far and best looking cabinet so I'm off to the Bee shop . .I'm putting Gold back 10's in 2 cabs for stereo - and a little foldback . .

[@deviatedseptum748]

I was disappointed that the intro didnt turn into "Walk This Way" smh

[@ThatBassistK]

I've been mulling the idea of a dual cab build over for a while now; guess I gotta get started now! Thanks, Dan, you're always right there to show us there's an easy and inexpensive way to make exactly what we want.

[@GunsandGuitars]

That’s my goal in life!!!

[@katinjegat]

Why build a cab when you could just get an Uber

[@philippberry4900]

I don’t know if you mentioned the over all outside dimensions. The brood box available through my local tractor supply store is described as 16-1/4 in. x 19-7/8 in. x 9-1/2 in., which seems about perfect for a 12” speaker. I am REALLY glad KZbin decided I should see this video! Thanks for making it.

[@TheDVM1]

hahaha welp there is ANOTHER project added to the list lololol the wife is going to start hating you lol just kidding she already does loloolo nah I always take the blame for ya hahha

[@snowyrain5730]

SO GLAD I saw this today. Just ordered 2 of them! Gonna make a full stack (2 x 1 x 12) for my incoming DSL1HR !

[@Gs39012]

"only costs $50!" then he put a hundred dollar speaker in it...

[@qua7771]

Good sounding guitar speakers aren't cheap.

[@snowyrain5730]

Amp cab costs less than $50 but a guy sent him $100 of coffee for free lol

[@MikeS63301]

Looks good. I’ve built cabs like this using 1/4 ply for 10-12” speaker baffles, 3/8 ply for singles 15” speaker. Mount on cleats like older Fender combo cabs. Use good wood and it resonates very well.

[@marccarter1350]

That's not my dream cab. It's a Vox Handwired Series Cabinet AC30HW with Alnico Blue Speakers. If you can knock one of them up for 50 dollars, I will be well impressed!

[@red58impala]

Nice repurposing of one item to make another. For those with a Tractor Supply near them. They sell them as well for $18 with free store pick up. I might have to give this a try myself.

[@GunsandGuitars]

Nice tip!

[@97warlock]

I spent 30 bucks home depot, built a 17x17x12 deep Cabinet. another 3 in screws,then painted it flat black, it has handled anything I can give it, heavy loud bass chunky everything. I knew to build it tight & solid , no finger joins or fancy stuff, just a rock solid box built good. 3 years so far.

[@nathanmclauchlan5148]

Great idea on the open back vs closed back amp. You can always switch easily if you wish. Love your videos Dan. Look forward to next weeks video too.

[@malicesmom]

I love your vision on this project. Taking and unlikey object and turning it into guitar gear. Awesome!

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks!

[@DANWRIGHTITIS]

Great work !! I did something similar with some disgarded 18mm birch pine & perspex that i found outside a bar they were refurbing here in Malasaña, Madrid. I got a mate to cut the two pieces so i could make a small cab. I had a Celestion Century speaker - with the pretty Neo magnet... The back has a perspex midsection to the DRUMMER gets a good view of my speaker. I left the outside completely raw wood & all inner surfaces are painted black chalk board paint ( 2euro a can) I spent a tenner on a metal grill as this is my PUB amp & used an old belt for a handle so that my old CRATE POWER BLOCK head can sit on top! It weighs less than SIX Kilos INCLUDING the HEAD . Total spent 16€ including input Jack. YES, Its LOUD AS HELL =) =)

[@n.h.moreno]

Great video and great work!!! I have been wanting to use an old guitar speaker and two 10" kenwood speakers to make a floor monitor and this inspired me. Frugality doesn't mean it CANNOT BE FANTASTIC!

[@Cigarsnguitars]

This would be perfect for the 2 Orange minis and the Peavey mini. I love the sounds I get from them from the mini Orange cabs so this will be a nice change. Great idea to allow all wiring configurations. As usual you deliver the goods.

[@freeelectron8261]

Nice job! Closing the back gives a resonant bass boost at a frequency determined by the box size. It sounds better closed to my ears.

[@trevord4243]

Love this little cab. Great job. Just did the same thing for my Orange Micro Terror. Great share. Love the engraving too. Nice touch.

[@Livemusic1800]

Awesome !!! Looks like fun. Chilling Building a cab. With some loud music. 🎶

[@StephenOlner]

The routing in the bee box is for the frames that the bees fill with wax and honey. Pretty cool thing to do with the bee box though

[@dollymaehendrix]

i love the worn out look on all of the things you build gives it so much personality

[@anthonylv64]

I really "don't need" a 1x12 cab; however, after seeing the results, now I kind of wanna build one too. Seems like a fun project. Great job! Besides, I'm tired of watching KZbin stuff that I could never afford; LOL!

[@shanecabbage2187]

Absolutely awesome! Now to watch the bass cab build.

[@stu-j]

I've made a few 1x12 cabs for friends over the years using old celestion speaker's from broken amps. They are fun to make and sound awesome...

[@JamieLamb]

Idea...make a DIY infinite guitar sustainer using a single coil or smaller size pickup with supply hardware routed to fit in the back of the guitar. .... that would be a heck of a vid and many would use that in their very own guitars...especially those who want a sustainer and dont want to change out a pickup for the commercial ones.

[@Ivory_Mist]

What a great looking cab! I really dig your color choices when you build stuff man.

[@toddflowers8052]

Cool idea Dan, that came out nice ! Looking forward to the amp demo ! Have a great weekend !

[@GunsandGuitars]

Thanks Todd!

[@wamgoc3637]

Good presentation. These little cabs should be great for moving around and general utility.

[@ATreacherousFoe]

I built a couple of 12" cabs from pine a few years back. One is closed back with some 2" holes in the front and the other is open back with thicker front and back panels and they actually sound pretty good together with a Blackstar HT Studio 20. Building your own cabs is a lot of fun. Mine don't look nearly as good because I sanded them by hand with sand paper, but I like to think of it as custom lol. This video was awesome man, I'll be looking for that bee box so I can build a few of these too!

[@missingsock18]

Man, real nice home build! You have a lot of woodworking knowledge and I'm impressed with what you've done without a table or chop saw! I have an idea for a handle: use an old leather belt or guitar strap--it will compliment the weathered look of that cool speaker cabinet. You could also use an old car seatbelt.