I Built The Most SCOTTISH Guitar! | GGBO 2021

[@ScienceofLoud]

UPDATE: Auction now 22 June - 02 July - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164923480440?hash=item2666349978:g:CxgAAOSwrJNgzKEK Guitartan - with an aesthetic of tartan and whisky this is the most Scottish guitar ever made. This was build as part of the Great Guitar Build Off and will be up for auction. Simon Community 'Just Giving' Donation - www.justgiving.com/fundraising/CSGuitars Simon Community Scotland website - www.simonscotland.org/ Thanks to: Crimson Guitars - www.crimsonguitars.com/ Alegree - www.alegree.co.uk/ Indra Guitars - www.indraguitars.com/#/ Slanj Kilts - slanjkilts.com/ #ggbo2021 #greatguitarbuildoff #guitartan More from CSGuitars: Gain access to exclusive content at: www.patreon.com/csguitars Join CSGuitars Discord - discord.gg/d7b6MY8 Buy CSGuitars Merchandise - www.csguitars.co.uk/store Website - www.csguitars.co.uk Contact - [e-mail]

[@cdatlas]

This is a really cool guitar and your story-telling was great too. Unfortunately I wont be able to bid as covid stole my job 6 months ago and I haven’t yet found another yet.

[@glennlilley8608]

@@machinedaluminum no!

[@playNsleep]

when exactly will this be up for auction?

[@SamGamgee8012]

Awesome guitar! However I recommend watching Skallagrims video about the Claymore ... you might be surprised kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6Cuf3p9fpeLl7M

[@davidlelkington]

I’m going to try and bid it , it looks so Scottish, and bloody brilliant

[@jpmousquer1591]

In a scottish guitar, the volume knob goes from 0 to "freedom"

[@neilomac]

Volume goes from 'hee haw' tae 'severe malky'. :-)

[@emdiar6588]

Always makes me smile that Scotland has rebranded itself as being part of the "English Empire" in the eyes of the rest of the world. Let's ignore all the African Americans with surnames like Jackson and Douglas, and pretend the Scots were on the "oppressed"" side of history, shall we? The "white women" of the UK. To paraphrase Bill Burr, "You were sitting right there in the jacuzzi with us". (edit: Sorry about Brexit, mind. Our bad!) ;)

[@magnusosmond1835]

This is especially funny cause I just watched why scottish people don't sing with a Scottish accent lmao

[@Cystemx]

This is possibly the greatest reply I've ever seen

[@scotmark]

@@magnusosmond1835 Listen to some Jesse Rae, Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, or Scars - among others!

[@BradAngove]

That's awesome. By the way, for anyone who isn't Scottish, trying to watch this at 1.5x speed is...inadvisable.

[@burp1914]

I was wondering where he got a pedal that sounded like bagpipes, but then the video started.

[@Vretens]

At 0.5x it sounds like he had more than one wee dram.

[@BradAngove]

I’ll be trying that next then haha

[@jamesxlennon]

I'm pretty sure this is Colin speaking in an English / American / General KZbin audience friendly way. Watch some Limmy or Rab C Nesbitt for some comedians who kinda lean into the impenetrable Glesga accents (at least to non-Scots).

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

@@burp1914 It's not a pedal, you just run compressed air up a cat's bumhole.

[@_frostmartin]

You've really kilt the competition when it comes to naming the instrument.

[@theunholybakery1990]

...

[@Super.AmmarI0]

facepalm

[@eddiejr540]

I see what you did there...nice!!!!

[@rayrobinson2074]

The Kiltar had to be a close runner up.

[@PaulDavids]

Yeah man, that's awesome.

[@agufish]

Lol unrelentingly Scottish from start to finish. Love it

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

I knew that this was going to be an incredible build and you have blown my mind even so with every added feature!Congrats man! B

[@3x3CustomTamar]

This turned out amazing, and without a workshop! Awesome!

[@tcheid]

“Capable of cleaving through a dense mix and Englishmen alike!” Oh my heart...you’re my new favorite man!

[@Reprodestruxion]

That’s no way to treat Ben Crowe

[@peteplaysmusic]

This turned out great dude :)

[@eddiejr540]

An old joke...”whats worn underneath the kilt?” “...nothing’s worn, everything’s in perfect working order!!”...

[@cvntdestroyer6969]

i prefer to respond with "lipstick"

[@aazreaal]

@@cvntdestroyer6969 lol

[@solidSchmaltz]

“Your mother’s lipstick” to be specific…

[@melanisticmandalorian]

@@solidSchmaltz Your * because You're means you are

[@solidSchmaltz]

@@melanisticmandalorian Good catch. Thank you.

[@tchiksguitars]

I'm so happy that you went through with this build, the end result is awesome despite all of your early uncertainties ! I personally never doubted that you'd make it (and in time) even with a serious handicap, so CONGRATS BUT I must say you don't just have disadvantages: you know what you're doing with the electronics, you're funny af and know how to tell a story, you're the nicest guy in the online guitar community to me. Also, I've already told you but, you've taught me a lot in all of those years, so THANK YOU !

[@tchiksguitars]

Also I forgot to add: if I wasn't in the competition myself, I would have totally rooted for you, even if your guitar was crap :) Yeah, I'm biased like that.

[@glass.hammer]

This turned out to be a Scottish culture and history lesson, too. And I can’t help but be fascinated. After all, the enemy of the English is my friend.

[@mcbrodz1663]

Tbf I think every self respecting Englishman hates both themselves and other English ppl

[@GunsandGuitars]

Very very very cool man. Nice work, great story. I’m here for it.

[@celticwolff5429]

We need a picture of Colin charging over the Highlands wielding this guitar crying out "For the algorithm!" Sell autographed prints & I'll be the first to order.

[@SamiKankaristo]

I really like the "one-piece" inlays, I've never seen those before. Regular dot inlays are pretty boring, and these have their own look. Tartan on a guitar could easily be too over the top, but this guitar is actually very classy.

[@mos6507]

Yeah, he's a real out of the box thinker.

[@andyt5559]

TOTALLY AGREE MY FRIEND! My eyes rolled when he said what he was thinking! But its 1 CLASSY LOOKING INSTRUMENT!🤘

[@SonOfTheLion]

Bringing your Scottish heritage and Rock heritage together to make one of the best looking guitars I've ever seen.

[@jackdevanney1193]

This is the best entry by far just on concept alone.

[@WaddupMinecraft11]

A metal version of Loch Lomond was something I didn’t know I needed

[@PooNinja]

1:32 don’t lie you been proficient at workin ya wood since you were 14. Cool build Sir nice work 🤘🏽

[@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy]

* Proper 27-inch baritone, perfect for Drop A. * Individual saddles, instead of that horrible Gibson tail. * V body. I am so into this guitar!

[@Stagyar-Zil-Doggo]

Alestorm needs this guitar! Nice job dude. It's a beauty!

[@SteeleSm1th]

First time I've heard THAT version of Highland Cathedral.

[@seanozep]

As a fellow Scot this is the greatest guitar I have ever seen. Inspired. Haste ye back! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BrianBrazilHarmonica]

O'neill is Irish.

[@FabiansTinyWorkshop]

Wow, outstanding 👏🏻🤘🏻

[@1106Winter]

You should get an invitation too, Fabian!

[@Bramble451]

CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE COMPETITION!

[@Forest_Fifer]

Seconded!

[@PizzaBoiUSMC]

Aye, gaun yersel' lad! Very braw! You've given me inspiration for what to do for my own guitar to help it match my own kilt!

[@blakecurtis7809]

Dam dude you really tugged on the heart strings when you spoke about Simon Community Scotland. I have been homeless more times I would admit. It's the worst. And living in the United States the resources for the homeless are limited. Just not enough to share with the whole class. Knowing that you and Simon are doing your best to help is beyond generous. And folks can get there shit together if they have some assistance. Good luck on the auction and great work on the Guitar. Cheers!

[@sounddude47]

If there is one thing I've gathered about Scotland from watching Colin's work, it's that it's never a bad thing to be loud and proud of your heritage. Even if your preferred method of communication is 100W amplifiers and powertools 👍

[@chronoshadow2611]

I've been rooting for you since I knew you were invited to the competition. And this guitar turned out magnificent! I'd love to bid for it but sadly won't be able to due to some rough economic situation here. What I will do instead is at least support the charity you have chosen, cause they do deserve it and it's great to have you raise more awareness for them. While I am far from being Scottish, this guitar makes me feel proud of what can be achieved with a lot of dedication and even a little bit of space. I hope I can start my own guitar building journey later this year if everything allows for it. Thanks for the inspiration and for the hard work Colin! I know this beauty will end up in good hands!

[@alesana1208]

I am barely 6 minutes in and this is one of the greatest things I have ever seen. 10/10 my Scottish friend!

[@markhammer643]

As Mike Myers once said/shouted "If it's nae Scottish, it's CRAP!". As Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade might say "Nice work, ya bastard!".

[@ricstormwolf]

I was wondering if anyone here was old enough to get the Mike Myers reference.

[@AHGrayLensman]

"Head! Pants! Now!"

[@lucagare4809]

The hills are bare now and autumn leaves lie thick and still over land that is lost now I'm not scottish, but "Flower of Scotland" is such a wonderful piece of music!

[@scotmark]

If it wasn't for 500 Miles, it could be our national anthem! 😸

[@nvjohansson9741]

You got me with the Laphroaig. I still have a few bottles of 15 yo i'm hanging onto. Slaintè.

[@JeanLoupRSmith]

My heart leaped a little at the tone of Flower of Scotland. That's one beauty that really should stay home. Great work Colin.

[@mitchellschaff6520]

NICE BUILD ME SON!!! YOUR ANCESTORS ARE SMILING DOWN UPON YOU!!!as the bang thier heads, YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD!! YOUR HARD WORK AND PERSERVERANCE WILL NO DOUBT PAY OFF!!! YOUR GROWTH AS A PERSON IS DEFINITELY ON AN UPWARD TRAJECTORY!!! IM SURE SOMEONE DESERVING WILL BENEFIT!!! I'm sure your mum is proud!!!

[@MrBaldypete1]

Mate, you've done amazingly here. Absolutely amazingly. The workmanship and the design are astounding. I love the thought you put into the materials and iconography. It's like a piece of history made in 2021. I am also really glad to see your passion towards your chosen charity. I hope your axe raises a shit-tonne of dosh. You deserve the recognition and the charities deserve the help. All the best to you, pal! Love from England :P

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

The strap is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Thanks mom!

[@ncc74656m]

Holy hell, I'm in LOVE with that guitar. Congrats!!!

[@xdoctorblindx]

Man, I wish 100% of the proceeds could go to Simon Community Scotland. What a wonderful choice for your charity.

[@bosshogg8273]

This looks great. That said, even if it had been a hot mess, the coining of 'guitartan' alone is worth it! Good stuff!

[@ScottDreyfus]

What a build. It's the perfect intersection between love for ones heritage and country rolled into an obsession with music in every aspect. Bravo mate, Slaintie

[@hazrod13]

Stunned about how this turned out, well done man ! You didn't take the easy way but the result is magnificent 👏

[@johnkren2636]

I've heard of pride in one's heritage/ nationality, but you've certainly made your ancestors proud, sir.

[@claudevieaul1465]

There you go - no (or nae) problem too big a wee dram won't solve. Absolutely stunning guitar, mate!!!

[@allanwhittick2930]

If I ever become rich, I want one or three of those guitars. It's beautiful. I love Scotland, whiskey, guitars and this channel.

[@MilesMcNallyLuthierie]

Being of Celtic heritage myself I love how this turned out, and what an underdog story this is amazing man. Good job!

[@neilomac]

Colin, you've absolutely kilt this. Gaun yersel, ma man.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Somehow, I guess I'm not the only one who gagged at the Haggis shot! Seriously, great job, Colin!

[@claudevieaul1465]

Forget anything coming from a tin. Yes it contains lamb's heart, lung and liver (as many traditional dishes do), but a properly made haggis, served with neeps & tatties *and* the occasional dram, is truly magnificent...

[@OzziePete1]

@@claudevieaul1465 It would take a LOT of drams to get me to eat that!

[@aaronpearson1744]

I love haggis, but that looked grim

[@C36B]

A true lesson on how fantastic of a tool is storytelling. Not only that, one of my favourite entries in the GGBB.

[@wilaustu]

It's just so badass

[@daro9582]

Scotland the brave is just an incredible song!

[@tobyjugg6202]

Im Welsh, that guitar is magnificent, vote logged, bid will follow - dogs danglies of a concept/build - nuff said 👌🙏

[@myeyesarewaiting]

Gotta say, I don't care for the aesthetic (fellow weegie here) but I thoroughly take my hat off to you for your tenacity, problem solving and finding a way to execute this which made it work for you.

[@lightspeedyestermoon274]

Can we just give Professor Scott a little bit of credit for making wild shit like this happen?

[@michaelfrancis1]

This! So enjoyed your build! Cheers from Texas! 🤘😎🤘 We lived in the south of Scotland for 5 years, visiting the Homeland when possible. Sooo, You've won the hearts of my family for sure! Love love! All the best! M

[@Davidthestratman7]

3 dislikes? Why? You dislikers build a guitar yourself and tell us how hard it is. Good job cs guitars and cheers from the Smokey mountains

[@OldStreetDoc]

Sadly, I’m a year or so late to this party… but this is a OUTSTANDING bit of work you did, sir! Absolutely beautiful. How you didn’t win is beyond me. Perhaps a sternly worded letter to Ben is in order! 😉 My Mom had that exact same sewing machine, just a little different color. I remember her showing me how it worked & sometimes letting me have a go with it. Great memory you helped dig out of my head. 👍🏼

[@boomerbassmeme]

I give this 2 👍👍 and 3 🦙🦙🦙 in a V formation! Take that Algorithm! 🤪

[@leon_pp]

Finally, a how-to video on proper guitar theming. That strap man, that strap is utter brilliance.

[@DanGoodShotHD]

I bet your neighbors were this build. Gripping their sgian-dubh every time you fired up a powertool. Lol

[@ScienceofLoud]

They already hate me, so it's nothing new

[@DanGoodShotHD]

@@ScienceofLoud Ha! I hear that. Apparently "happy" and "with" didn't make it into my comment. Wtf? Lol. Nonetheless, you got it. I'm not a "V" guy. But I really like that V. This could've easily went into cheesy territory. You pulled it off without cheese. Great job. Per mare per terras!

[@JackBealeGuitar]

As an English dog I'd be proud to be slain by this mighty axe. Love your humour and choice of charity, you're a good man Colin, great build

[@machine-madedog5059]

This guitar can be played by anyone.. EXCEPT FECKIN’ CAMPBELLS..

[@haydenbrown353]

It's refreshing to see a fellow Scotsman on KZbin nowadays. Litterally was laughing all the way through at the wee jokes some probably won't get. The gonne no dae that at the start was amazing! I knew as soon as you said what'll get you through, you'll say Irn Bru. It's in the slogan!

[@tresixteen]

William Wallace would be proud

[@icarus8160]

Colin has the best mindset we should all try to have when trying to achieve anything. Amazing build btw

[@bgttgb100]

Him: starts playing auld Lang syne. Me: SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT 🙆🏻‍♀️

[@davidrees1840]

Wow, I'm really impressed with the concept and it looks amazing, but the best part is how you made a really coherent story that anyone would enjoy -you have my vote for 2021's Best Foreign Film (um, except in Scotland).

[@JuveriSetila]

EARLY SQUAAAAADDDDD

[@beaarthurmiller]

I am. SQUAD!

[@hazrod13]

SQUADDD

[@elfchen1001]

Thats Amazing!

[@BlackHawk2029]

O, flower of Scotland When will we see your like again? Who fought and died for, Your wee bit hill and Glen And stood against them, Proud Edwards army, And sent them homeward Tae think again! Beautiful guitar. Beautifully played. Cheers from Ohio!

[@underdogg0]

Flying scottsman. Genius. Amazing idea, and flawless execution.

[@doofinator4285]

I’m an American but was born in Dunoon. Scotland will always have a very special place in my heart. It’s a second home to me. I love everything about this channel (and that guitar). God bless and keep up the awesome work.

[@jefgirdler7232]

One thing no one can take away from you (aside from your freedom) is that this wasn't just a build montage - it includes an actual history/culture lesson that none of the other creators can say they had. That's cool. Literal school of rock shit.

[@samhewkin5179]

I am SO impressed! Been watching you forever and never said anything till now! When I saw you put a metal zone into a guitar I thought "How can you top that!?" I really enjoyed the explanation of the uniform and how it tied into the guitar especially how you named the pickups and made the concept relate. Very clever! Really awesome how you had the drumming for Scotland the Brave start while you were still talking and how could that not be the song to demo this very impressive masterpiece that you must be so very proud of! Thank you Colin! I'm feeling inspired!

[@xdoctorblindx]

Colin is my favourite human in this competition. The wicked guitar is just icing on the cake.

[@Groovegandalf]

That V turned out just beautiful. You can tell that you poured a lot of work and creativity into it.

[@TheRealReTox]

She brings a tear to the eye.

[@richardsandson]

Built in the living room with that set up....Incredible. Top marks to you.

[@blackship14]

You dont only have an awesome channel, you also have a golden heart, God bless you 👍👍👍

[@craigparse1439]

My mothers grandmother was a member of the Stuart clan of Scotland. Good to see some Scottish pride on display.

[@picksalot1]

"Guitartan" for the win. Congrats Colin! While watching this video and heard the name Guitartan, I thought "It's over." Great entertaining video as well.

[@marcoszambrano7287]

One of the most awesome guitar, most particular building process and most enjoyable project presentation of all the participants in this 2021 GGBO. If it was me, it would have been very hard to give up on it, but it's for a noble cause. I truly love it,very much!

[@needles23]

I did wonder how this would turn out, but from what I've seen so far, this is the cream of the invitationals. Incredible use of materials and integration of tradition, and when you said you'd never build another, I felt a palpable twinge of sadness. Well done, that (Scots)man!

[@djjodav]

If KZbin had a love rather than a like, you would have it! Missing Scotland like crazy but being stuck in NZ isnae so bad. That metal medley at the end there just broke my heart fae the land! This was seriously the best KZbin video I have ever seen, and probably the most Scottish!!

[@srh_reaper835]

As an Australian with a Scottish mother i feel a strong connection to this guitar, beautiful job mate

[@vatsalpatel6955]

This guitar is pure form of art its an extension of yours building the entire guitar in living room is extermly challenging truly inspiring 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ZetaFuzzMachine]

It's so soothing to watch you build that beast

[@Vozzz75]

Colin, this is still one of the coolest guitars/builds I've ever scene. What's become of this epic work of art? Slàinte Mhath!

[@fundude365]

I adore this beauty, and if I had the pennies I would ensure that it was mine. You turned it out, Colin. I'll just have to send the pennies I have to the project.

[@swarzo]

What a beast of an instrument!

[@BaronQ]

Superb Colin, your 'shookerly' workbench! As in 'your jaiket's hangin' by a shookerly paig' 😆 loving the broons/oor wullie references too 😆

[@guitarguy951]

Beautiful craftsmanship from the wood, to the bloody tone of it. Fantastic work my man.

[@dannym518]

So many cosmetic influences and creative originality make this guitar extremely unique and probably equally as difficult to make. The sound is just super clear and tone to match, great work on this as well.

[@WDeeGee1]

Very, very, very cool! Congrats on winning! Great concept and well deserved!

[@DougHolmes]

Great to see my tartan being used in such a superb way. Great work.

[@FloridaManMatty]

Somehow this channel has evaded my recommendation algorithm for a long time. Just found you today. I hit the subscription button so damn fast I think I may have actually set my finger on fire. You have single-handedly reaffirmed my unconditional love for both the Scottish people and building guitars. Looking forward to binging on your content tonight!

[@nissesguitars]

That is one hell of a guitar and by far the most beautiful "V" I've ever seen. Flying Scotsman ftw!

[@JedrekVRoscoe]

You are a hero among men, a true inspiration. Bravo!

[@alanblott4559]

Thank you for this. Great build, great video and wonderful screen presences voice over....... I'm not Scottish, but my Cornish heritage means us Celts have to stick together. Well done done Sir.