fretless guitar with low e strings

[@elysivm_]

give it maybe a year or two and it will be in everyone’s recommended

[@thearchitecturalgamer6652]

Dylan Hooper you weren’t wrong my dude. It’s coming around 👌🏻

[@edited1022]

Yep

[@zoeyzeroo]

It fukin did

[@williamdaniels7059]

well said homie

[@elistone7810]

So what you’re saying is I can listen to this and have precognition?!?

[@cleaningmyroom1000]

this is exactly the kind of dude I would expect to own a guitar like this

[@namelesszazen301]

Lol yep needs more dirt n dreds n patchouli n hemp necklaces with crystals

[@johnbaker5717]

That made me laugh because it's so true! And he's so serious 🤣 I'm guessing that's the only thing he can play on it

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@johnbaker5717 lmao

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@johnbaker5717 ikr

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@namelesszazen301 yea lol 🤣

[@tristan-valiant-thor]

this is probably one of the coolest sounds ive heard, definitely sounds sitar-esque with egyptian and subtle swampy southwestern vibes, dope

[@withoutdaysofficial]

Exactly, like a sitar with a more warm and mellow timbre. Really cool!

[@johnsimpson3419]

This guitar sounds more like an Indian Sitar feel to it when producing sound.

[@jacobkingmusic528]

I can feel my chakras being aligned

[@janseendiguiseppiThomasMC]

Jacob King Music my third eye just opened and I shartted in my MC hammer pants

[@jacob348_3]

Omg I feel u relaxed

[@joshua2400]

Jesus bless you all, have a nice day today

[@lomobster]

@@joshua2400 does jesus love me?

[@voornaam3191]

@ Please open your mind for wisdom.

[@Samurai78420]

I been playing for 36 years. Most of those years professionally. It never ceases to amaze me the endless inspiration that's out there. The best feeling a player can feel is feeling small. Because in essence, we all are.

[@worstwizzard5932]

That's a beautiful sentiment...being small in an infinite cosmos doesn't feel bad, it's special and particular. You are a mote, part of a massive orchestra of creativity and thought. A node in an ever expanding synthesis: singular, bit part of a universal whole.

[@worrykills]

Love this. Going to get the Telecaster my brother left me and make some music.thank you

[@jammin6816]

I’ve been thinking about playing for 36 years. 🤔😆

[@nullkommanix9660]

@@jammin6816 respect🤪

[@raoulmcwenna6499]

when i look at the night-sky, i feel big. Part of the universe. I am the universe.

[@GreyerShade]

This is very cool. Love how the notes swell into harmony together.

[@yusefalimam130]

i like those words. those were good words

[@KoltenE46]

@@yusefalimam130 yes. indeed.

[@daveh9474]

Thx. We did it in post.

[@samuelzetterman]

Its incredible how well he plays such a crazily modified guitar

[@DylanJLIVE]

The function of the instrument is the same, it’s not insanely modified, still great playing though

[@samuelzetterman]

@UCkCZMXWyDeW_3WkMnTgATyg The top string isnt even on the fretboard, the next string is normal and the one after that is slanted across half the fretboard, he is using the slanted string like the singing string on a sitar. Then he has thre more normal strings. I bet this cannot be played in any sort of commonly used guitar tuning eighter. Plus its fretless, but thats one of the only modifications on this instrument that people normally do. You dont see how that would affect play? At all? This is impressive you negativity spreading disfunctional floormop, and if youre gonna say anything different id like to see you try this yourself.

[@EntrySpeedCo]

Perfect word "bloom

[@filippomynot7278]

@@samuelzetterman i dont think is a negative opionon he had, and also i think he is right. first of all do you play guitar? if you do you would understand this, there is only one string that is off and it is the A string that goes on the D slot on the Nut, therefore the playing is only affected a little bit by that and the frets. there is no reason to change the tunning but he probably did and that doesnt affect your playing at all you just need to understand more music theory. and then there is the E string on top wich doesnt bother att all the other srting and is tuned like a top base string. and then the different type of string he used, but fundamentally is like playing a weird guitar, if you know how to play guitar with just a lillte practice you could play that, is not hate or anything but is not the skill of his playing that he is showing on the video he is just showing the sound of his creation

[@samuelzetterman]

@@filippomynot7278 please just click my channel before questioning if i play or not

[@Roostest]

its 99% psychedelic but theres that 1% thats blues and it sounds amazing

[@Winsomelosesome777]

That's the best thing about it

[@timanderson5342]

It's like George Harrison playing sitar

[@benjaming1752]

@@timanderson5342 W reference

[@anonimodas45]

0.5 arabic scales

[@kevinfager.]

I mean…obvious Indian influence there but yeah.

[@ll-yy6ui]

im completely mesmerized, those sharp buzz makes my cranium itch a certain way, it's euphoric afff- thanks for sharing this to the world to see, truly a blessing to witness such an instrument.

[@rafaeldiaz2792]

Every time i hear it, it make me travel thru time, but specially to that specific place in which this kind gentleman is playing. Pyramyds and stuff

[@colossalshadow5256]

I'm a metal head but my god is this sick. Just the way the notes bloom is epic

[@Psyhius]

Shit sounds like something from a nile album

[@kenz2756]

I mean look, you metalheads are practically classical music listeners, lots of metal played on a non electric guitar pretty much sounds like baroque style classical music.

[@spitefulwar]

@@Psyhius fuck yeah I listened to the first minute and thought to myself "someone call Karl... right now!"

[@Winsomelosesome777]

C.O.C hidden track 😂

[@zurieljoshua1537]

Same here

[@matthewadkins5599]

Quite literally everything from your playing, to your focus and playing face, and to the build and design of your beautiful instrument has me completely captivated. There are no other words for this than beautiful

[@tvviewer4500]

What about his abs? You missed those?

[@jupitercyclops6521]

Are you coming on to me? I mean. ..I'm flattered.,... but........ ah Hell. Let's just leave it at that.

[@dantebrown4399]

hwat :D

[@rogerroy6571]

Its mystical and groovy! So Aquarian, Peace man!

[@MeatPez]

This is a prime example of someone who’s been creating their own music theory to guide them into the perfect type of music they enjoy making

[@Toby-vl2ug]

I mean.......

[@MeatPez]

@@Toby-vl2ug yeah😂🤙

[@theedgera2877]

It's very creative but either he worked out himself the notes he likes using or most likely does know music theory and used phrygian dominant scale with some added notes and such, music theory is a tool though and he is using it incredibly

[@thekundalinigenie3524]

This is genuinely so psychedelic. I’d pay you to make one of these for me or share your technique to make one

[@jamesha175]

dude, it's not a spaceship

[@zzrzz6199]

It’s a 12 string with only 6 strings on all strings are about 42 gauge. Not sure what tuning he’s running though (probably standard)

[@mashuharada8637]

Yooooo!!!! Hello :))

[@SunnyD420]

@@zzrzz6199 I'm wondering what that extension on the side of the guitar is. Is that what's creating the drone notes? Also, I think it's worth noting that 5 of the strings are wound on one side of the head. Very odd, yet very interesting

[@xXx_MR_BALLZ_xXx]

@@SunnyD420 ur figurin it out already

[@andsalomoni]

Years ago, I converted an acoustic guitar to a similar design, sarod-like, resonating strings included, but it didn't play very good (this one in the video is way better, sounds like a vichitra veena). So I converted another one without putting resonating strings, to be played slide, lap style, with four playing strings tuned D A D G and two "chikari" strings. The "indian guitar", or mohan veena, is very close to it and is played slide lap style too.

[@salvadorcastanos5834]

Yes you can see it in the "CONCERT FOR BANGLA-DESH" with Ravi Shankar and team and in "THE CONCERT FOR GEORGE", with Eric Clapton and friends

[@ashscott6068]

"Hi, can I get 6 low E strings and 14 high E strings, please" "You realise that means buying 14 packs of strings, right?" "It's okay. I don't spend money on clothes"

[@gloryholetoanotherdimension]

Hahaha people usually carry at least offbrand singles

[@MrMaus1972]

😂

[@morbideddie]

"How do you find the time to string that thing?" "I save time getting dressed every morning which helps out"

[@giorgosterzakis3286]

The guy should switch to violin. Violin strings can be bought individually

[@ummagumma9969]

There are packs of low E strings on the internet

[@naradamuni6657]

This guy is a genius! I heard him playing in Kauai when I was there… Some luthier out there should make this guy a custom fretless acoustic with built in sympathetic strings…transcendental!!! Hope he makes more vids one day

[@julesbrunton1728]

He already has one! Luther's should build them and sell them to everyone else 😅 it was made by someone who knew what they were doing..it's not a crude modification at all

[@naradamuni6657]

@@julesbrunton1728 actually it is…he ripped the frets off a 12 string Blueridge and attached the sympathetic strings…his strings are just random old nylon and steel strings…everything about that guitar is jenky…he’s just that good that he can make it work…I had the chance to check it out up close...

[@julesbrunton1728]

@@naradamuni6657 you can't do that without knowing what you are doing ..just read the comments showing how many people wouldn't dare try. He may not be a pro but that is a nice job. If he did it wrong the guitar would falll apart within a year

[@Zepster77]

Ahh Kauai…. never been there but I’d sure like to

[@gilliankingston8259]

Beautiful sound, it reminds me of a Sitar, especially from the Beatles music that was influenced by Ravi Shankar (whose daughter is Norah Jones). Being brave, far sighted (imagination) and experimenting is how things come to be invented.❣🙂🌹🎄🕊

[@blushiro29]

Thats because it works on the principle of a sitar. Look the sitar up and see the action this guitar has is kinda similar to that of sitar’s action which is far off from the fretboard (sitars dont have actual fretboards tho). Pandit Ravi ji is always amazing. A pinnacle of Indian classical music and so is Norah.

[@polimana]

yeah it's pretty much a diy sitar

[@BuffR100]

mentioning sitar and saying beatles before ravi shankar...no comment

[@kerrykrishna]

@@blushiro29 , it has a sitar's Buzz Bridge. It is that white rectangle on the arm thing with the extra tuners. Also, I can easily see why there are only a few .009 strings on there too. Anything more, and that whole arm thing would start tipping up, as our shirtless friend here has already found out. Despite the shirtless thing though, it is a pretty amazing axe and sounds pretty cool.

[@eswarjuri]

@@BuffR100 Bruh most people don't listen to anything else except for Western music, so of course they won't know a lot about the Sitar, except maybe when hearing it in Western songs!

[@duceswylde6532]

By far one of the coolest sounding acoustic guitars I’ve heard

[@samundraxhrestha4675]

This guy has reached another dimension playing guitar

[@CrookedEyeSniper]

I stumbled onto this by complete accident, but once I heard this, I couldn't stop listening. I was almost literally hypnotized. Btw: I'm kind of an amateur luthier, and I'm really impressed how that sounds. I know how much of a pain in the ass it can sometimes be to build a custom instrument and get it precise enough to be able to tune and intonate it. Very nice.

[@nagomizik9358]

Same here man..Don't know this pope up on my feed...but here I am , blissfully stuck!! :)

[@thebee1842]

There are no accidents - master oogway

[@bloodysmurf]

If you enjoy this, give Estas Tonne a try...

[@caboosethemoose2070]

Call me crazy but intonating a fretless seems a hell of a lot easier

[@itzkealohi]

@@caboosethemoose2070 i feel like it is but also isn’t. traditional fretless guitars should still play the right notes in relation to a fret, so if the note is in the proper place but rings out sharp or flat, it’ll probably be more annoying to properly intonate since you have to play the same place, but you do get the benefit of being able to slide up or down to correct the pitch on the fly🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sabs237]

the fact that he can play the whole thing and still nail the harmonics is bonkers

[@BaldPerspective]

I love watching guitar shorts & stumbled upon this. On the off chance anyone reads this, this is spectacular! I love sitar, acoustic fretless guitar, & the modal changes are mesmerizing with that excellent drone sound! Leaving a like & a comment so that others can hopefully enjoy this beautiful music.

[@alfredotartarini200]

I can feel the hot of the Sahara. I don't like that, but this man with his strange guitar is awesome, you have a great technique and sense of music!

[@andybaldman]

You have ASMR

[@scottmatznick3140]

@@andybaldman blah

[@andybaldman]

@@scottmatznick3140 blah blah

[@wlobba]

@@andybaldman blah blah blah

[@cjanoel]

@@wlobba blah blah blah blah

[@thecommentcat9505]

this sounds magical

[@ConnorR.mp3]

as someone who has made a few instruments of my own, i think this is amazing

[@danopticon]

As a guitarist who loves dabbling in non-traditional tunings, my hat’s off to you for building that beast with good intonation!! Anyone can tell you sound great, but I hope at least some people also appreciate the effort you put into crafting an instrument which sounds, frankly, terrific! Really eye-catching too, so also an A+ for showmanship.

[@snowjix]

If my understanding of intonation is correct: Id say the instrument doesnt have to have good intonation since its fretless, you have to adjust by ear. Which probably makes it that much more impressive.

[@roman-fo2sk]

@@snowjix exactly right, fretless guitars are easy to built but very hard to play

[@spiritualawakenings6251]

Thanks, this video made me realize the importance of frets and a good music teacher

[@arijitdas002]

Mesmerizing......it sounds like the Indian Classical instrument called Veena.

[@AcousticAnubhab]

True

[@nooblover4830]

Tanpura

[@Fooma777]

Truly enjoyable!! Amazing how loud those sympathetic strings can get. Would eat up a full album of ragas and tunes played by this.

[@andykndr]

Look up Ananda Shankar self titled. Not exactly like this but I think you might be pleasantly surprised

[@Benaddicted11trkfbal]

he's hitting all the right notes for me man

[@TachyBunker]

The resonances of the strings are goddamn beautiful.

[@MetalDavidRulez]

One of the most interesting guitar projects I think I've ever seen.

[@BlikeNave]

Sounds awesome, and I know hearing those frequencies bounce together in person must be amazing.

[@trollop_7]

I've been whistling this tune at work all day.

[@lordmonty9421]

Your co-workers hate you.

[@trollop_7]

@@lordmonty9421 Why do you think I chose this one to whistle?

[@douglane3962]

Incredible to see the algorithm catch and pull something from obscurity in real time. I hope it leads to stronger audience for this guy, phenomenal music talent.

[@trefwoordpunk2225]

Shut up about algorithm....

[@douglane3962]

@@trefwoordpunk2225 no.

[@BricksAndSparrows]

That was absolutely gorgeous.

[@suppmydiff3257]

This is such a strange instrument but I really enjoy the way it combines fretless guitar sounds with sitar timbre

[@MindsEyeMuseGuitar]

Absolutely gorgeous. Unique instrument, lovely playing

[@matttorres868]

thank you for playing something that actually sounds compelling.

[@WasEradicated]

Automatically in my relax playlist. I would love to produce this on a loop!

[@adrian_smadrian]

The guitar fits this guy pretty well

[@iEC14]

Dude, freaking awesome.

[@YamaKinoko]

inspiration reset! Thank you! The sincerity in your phrases, speak more than any pop or mainstream artist. Feels good to know others also are striving to feed the spirit by being the spirit we want to see. 4 years after you posted this and its still warming hearts and cultivating sovereignty!

[@earthstrong-43.72]

For a second, i was floating above my body. Everything felt warm and happy. I could see my entire life, like it had been laid out in a time lapse. Then i suddenly regained conscienceness, in a calm state. Thank you, sir... mushrooms and LSD are overrated anyway.

[@elliotjackypiggygambetta]

one of the best videos on the internet. hands down.

Maaan this was super relaxing, I listened through the whole piece and it took me on a journey, you were guiding me though a sensation, a state of mind. Thank you for that!

[@hutchmusician]

That’s awesome. Really original homebrew instrument, and some lovely lines you play on it. The swell of each note’s resonance through the other strings is really wonderful.

[@portersmelser9356]

That guided me

[@saltspringdesign]

Beautiful, meditative depth and pretty gorgeous tone man!

[@YvonneBauwensMusic]

I could listen to this for hours. Truly beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@metalmachine974]

Y'know, I'm so glad this got recommended to me. You my friend, are a genius, and we love you! ❤️🔥

[@eduardodelcampomusicamodal843]

perfect for hindustani classical music

[@austinbw2668]

I don't fucking know what that thing is but I fucking love the sound of it its so sick

[@wheelsea]

youtube brings me back here every so often and its so good every single time. hope you're well 🙏

[@stefanhansen5882]

What an incredible sound!

[@deadboybeats1]

This new TOOL album sounds great

[@ohnonsense]

Thats a crazy guitar in a good way

[@HieronymousLex]

Sounds so great, and playing fretless takes amazing precision and skill. To have good intonation is very difficult. That resonator is really cool as well

[@DocRockBaby]

Brilliant, great sound great piece Fantastic...

[@mahalojo]

Fookin Awesome 👏!!! Great sounds!!!!

[@DaHoFaSho]

This sounds dope! Great job man! You should serenade people at the park with this music 👌🏽

[@alessandroc9715]

Like Zakk Wylde

[@tonymusolino2369]

Wow, the resonance from the guitar strings is having such a beautiful effect on the upper high strings. You sir, are a mad genius.I’d tip my hat to ya’ …but I’m not wearing one at the moment. I owe you 1 hat-tip. 😉

[@Marcos_Almada_]

thank you thor for teaching me this beautiful song

[@aidancorreia8566]

This looks like it would be the theme song of the homie playing it after u meet him in the desert for the first time and he teaches u a new technique that allows u to never become exhausted

[@Imthehiway]

This man has more talent than most mainstream artists in any genre. Thank you sir, beautiful progression

[@feebypeels2883]

Since when has mainstream music been about talent?

[@Rahulverma30.8]

Cardi b

[@Rahulverma30.8]

Saweetie

[@ss67camaronut]

Lmao, much as they wish to hype it up to be ,------ they ain't mainstream guys! 🤮🤮🤮 But this baked woke &broke dude way better than the crap youins named , including all their cousins' balls ! 🤘😛

[@RaphaelBolivar]

This is beautiful and unique! Congratulations

[@manicvortex]

Very well played my dude. Love that sitar feel the fretless gives off

[@changmark]

Beautiful sound. Loved it.

[@aidanwilliamhalliday1355]

You are good my friend. For people that don't realise what your doing. This is really hard. I've tried it once and got lost. Amazing.

[@muziksiyenci]

Breaking Bad Theme - Ravi Shankar Cover :D

[@NapierThompson]

A sitguitar? lol... love it! :-)

[@Nutty...]

A suitar

[@elijahrussell4143]

That was so beautiful man could listen to that forever

[@cameron6783]

This would be the best intro to a brutal metal breakdown

[@Filitelchy]

I could imagine him going "anyway, here's wonderwall"

[@BrenoMiranda]

My friend... thank you! Amazing!

[@PrinceWesterburg]

I wondered what God was up to these days. Hats off for playing in tune too - not easy!

[@randomraccoon9792]

“So how much do you want to modify this 12 string?” This guy: Yes

[@nipeshmansingh157]

Best music I have heard so far. Thanks

[@orelerakihacohen4002]

"how much action you like on your guitar?" "NONE" (that's amainzg playing btw ❤)

[@Winsomelosesome777]

The West meets the East in one song. Pure Yin and Yang. Awesome playing.

[@davidcoomber4050]

That reminded me of something I haven’t forgotten

[@VitalityMassage]

I wanted to hear more... :(

[@jonahbeverley5127]

He needs to open up for TOOL 🔥

[@timetowakeupnow9889]

Hypnotic and beautiful!

[@RoadTripEddie]

Sounds real and really cool. I'd love to do the same, but I'm pretty sure mine won't be able to handle the extra string tension

[@notimportant3686]

this is very impressive, i've never seen anything like this, how did this even come about?.... i'm really curious who put this human together

[@VasiliyAgiy]

The gods of old

[@Chris-is6xb]

Beautiful brother. Absolutely beautiful 💐.

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

Cool sound - kind of like an Oud. I looks like you modified a 12-string and made it more like a harp guitar. Amazing grace would probably sound great, and some celtic tunes as well.

[@evenseb7574]

Wow! Thanks, beautiful music. Did you make it yourself? Where to buy the second neck and so. Please explain :)

[@Chaosga]

This is such a pleasure to listen to.

[@isaiahryman3470]

When you get lost in the wilderness of India with only a guitar.

[@Foxxey]

there is no way his KZbin name isn't spelling out "Hamburger 🍔 and frites 🍟"

[@theojmandude3995]

So awesome. Shredding at it's finest, in it's rawest form

[@garfieldnate]

Please, please post about how you made this!

[@thomasbrown3325]

Kalyan Godden made it.

[@SutsuMusic]

How did you get those overtones?! It sounds magnificent.

[@TheApsodist]

The resonator

[@SutsuMusic]

@@TheApsodist oh haha thanks. It was in the title my bad

[@kjllanddeoya]

Where can I buy this resonator? It is awesome.

[@jebidiahnewkedkracker1025]

Is such a resonator an electronic device? Just curious.

[@kenlieberman4215]

@@jebidiahnewkedkracker1025 He's referring to the extra set of strings on the side of the guitar.

[@aaronmathew7022]

this dude knows exactly what he's doing.

[@elblekqet]

This man is a genius

[@HBSuccess]

Gimme a break. Beethoven was a genius. Playing a guitar in open tuning is no big deal.

[@shujinidk3857]

​@@HBSuccess bro who tf listens to bethoveen xddd

[@jhoni_48hz95]

This sound like a sitar player playing blues hahahahha, keep it up man

[@jamesl.223]

Only us guitar players that have spent a day figuring out how to get a (N.H. 2.3) to ring out like EVH can appreciate what this dude is doing. He is playing the notes BETWEEN the notes on a western fretted guitar, truly amazing.

[@theharvardyard2356]

Very cool! Is there a reason you have what would be the A string cross-threaded like that?

[@zed739]

Keith Richards (his problems aside) would take the bottom string off entirely. Looks like this guy just shifted his bottom string off the fretboard, but either way it just provides a little extra space between the strings and makes finger positioning a little easier. That's why I would do it, anyway.

[@Jay-st6sl]

@@zed739 I think its supposed to be one of those bridge things that give sitars their buzzy sound. Like, if you look at the sympathetic strings on the top they have a giant bridge piece, I think the block of wood acting as a huge saddle is supposed to do the same thing? idk just a guess

[@andrewwagner6851]

@@Jay-st6sl the buzz sound is because the instrument is fretless. When the string rotates as it’s played it barely contacts the fretboard past the note held and buzzes

[@jirivorobel942]

@@andrewwagner6851 Not with that angle. Plus a fretless fingerboard usually tends to attenuate the 2nd harmonic. Those overtones sound like there is a jawari-type bridge in play, like Jay wrote.

[@andrewwagner6851]

@@jirivorobel942 that’s certainly a regular acoustic bridge.