I built this guitar ENTIRELY out of a single pallet. Watch Full build in 25 minutes!

[@AmiraSmyrna]

As a musician and someone who has actually tried to make a guitar I am blown away by this. I don't agree with the negativity of it sounding bad, I honestly think sometimes ppl look for something bad to say just out of pure jealousy. This is an excellent job and it sounds awesome , unique and I'd love to play on it!

[@diegowilson9711]

I agree wholeheartedly. Unless you're a jackass or a troll, why say OR WRITE ANYTHING NEGATIVE ?

[@RylanStorm]

I guess some of us, including myself, don't get it. The guy is clearly skilled but he makes one questionable decision that ruins the guitar. He uses cheap wood. And the result is a guitar which sounds dead. I'm not jealous of it. I think it's cool but I think it's a cool ornament and I'd much prefer a mass produced guitar made with decent quality materials because it will be better for its intended purpose.... making music. All of that is foreseeable right from the start. And if you're going to put hundreds of hours into building a guitar, the vast majority of the cost won't be in the materials but the labour so why waste that time? If you think that makes me a troll, so be it, but you asked why people are negative and I'm giving you a response.

[@dylanvantienen1268]

@@RylanStormI can understand everything you’re saying, but to answer your question of “why bother?” .. because he can. This is art. It doesn’t have to be about using the best materials available, by the looks of his page he already does that. I think it’s so cool to used repurposed lumber from skids. I’m no expert, but I have been playing guitar for half my life and in my opinion it sounds great

[@ThisReckless]

I don't think anyone said it sounded bad. I don't see those comments.

[@RylanStorm]

@@ThisReckless In the spirit of honesty though, I don't think it sounds great. The strings sound very flat which is what I'd expect with a guitar with holes in it. It's not bright at all and there's very little sustain.

[@Deadfeat]

The hole in the side is perfect for removing dropped picks!

[@bumstudios8817]

Genius actually

[@SirGingerOfKnight]

or... hear me out... storing them!

[@needidindeed2839]

that's it - throw in a bunch of picks and use it as a percussive shaker

[@joshuahockman1128]

Not a hole it's a knot! 😂

[@NuManXplore]

My thoughts exactly! 😂

[@kspencer_handcrafted]

That was the first worthwhile “pallet build” video I’ve ever watched. Truly a beautiful result thanks to your craftsmanship!

[@enricoxxx7518]

Certo, come se i pallets fossero fatti con legno di quercia pregiato….

[@JackeyBurris]

Yes, sir

[@jonathantinsman4439]

I was wondering if anybody else was going to point out the "pallets". I know there are some oak pallets out there, but interesting how the pallets he disassembled were only about 3" wide boards, but he resawed boards that looked to be about 8". Still entertaining

[@coltknight3945]

I concur, kudos!

[@corrupted_realm]

​@@jonathantinsman4439because he glued and pressed them together

[@darthderek]

Honestly didn't think I'd stay for the whole video, but couldn't stop watching. I'm genuinely impressed with how good it sounds at the end result

[@stephenvictor6263]

I have some wood skills and every time I think… “maybe I’ll build a guitar” I remind myself to watch videos like this and remember that I build things, while people like this are artists. This is fantastic work.

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thank you so much! I think you should give it a try though. My first guitar was pretty rough and I’ve gotten better but there’s always room for improvement. You should check out my first videos. I’ve got a video of every guitar I’ve built and I can promise you that the quality of the guitars is so much better now than it was a few years ago.

[@kevinfager.]

Don’t sell yourself short man. I think you are an artist the only thing in your way is comparing yourself to people that have already been through much trial and error on their journey. Just go for it and don’t even worry about the outcome. You’ll have some “duds” but with each you will have learned a lot. One day it’ll happen and you’ll be humbly impressed and proud of yourself. Technical skill also helps a lot when you’re thinking outside the box and doing something a little different and “weird”. You got it man, have fun.

[@jordanscottmacaulay]

I feel the same way. But what stops me is the patience. I don't have it for all the fine work.

[@jayrowe6473]

Do it, and document it. It'll be fascinating and may encourage others.

[@iiniijewelry]

Give it a shot. You never know til you try.

[@joeyoungs8426]

As a builder of classical guitars I think I share a common curiosity with other builders about what other folks are making and how. I enjoyed this immensely and I must say, a job well done and you were definitely rewarded to boot. Edit: I should’ve said “handsomely rewarded”.

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thank you! That means a lot coming from a luthier!

[@grarglejobber7941]

>as a Anytime anyone says this online they follow it up with a lie

[@joeyoungs8426]

@@grarglejobber7941 Interesting perspective.

[@blackieblack]

​@@grarglejobber7941As a 3 time Nobel Prize winner with 5 platinum records and 74 confirmed kills in Afghanistan, I must disagree.

[@bricelory9534]

​@@grarglejobber7941 I find this rule is less binding when there isn't an argument to win, so imagined clout isn't needed.

[@IdeiasAlentejanas]

When I was 15 years old I built the guitar that I would later learn to play. My father could not afford to buy it for me and I was forced to build one in a carpenter's workshop that was next to my house. The wood was whatever I could find available. What a pleasure to watch this video that took me back more than 50 years. Thank you very much for the video and for the fine instrument that resulted.....❤❤❤❤❤

[@phillipwallace7211]

What I really like about this guy is that he uses tools and equipment that most people would have in a basic workshop.

[@Dave51262]

Yes! Just what I was thinking. I watched some other videos and seeing all of those luthiers jigs, fixture and equipment made it seem overwhelming. Not this man.

[@synthinks]

It's not about pallet It's about the skills, knowledge and equipment he has.

[@timoheinrich8763]

Why would anyone look at some beautiful oak and think to themselves: Let's make a pallet out of this!? Thank you for freeing that wood from its industry job and giving it a place in art!

[@blemtaters]

Everyone in the chain of that piece of lumber from the tree to the pallet wanted to make money. They didn't find a piece of perfect wood and say "let's just make a pallet". It was graded down to it. If it was graded better (obviously full of holes and bugs and rotten bits), it would've become a higher grade piece of lumber.

[@timoheinrich8763]

@@blemtaters I just have not once in my life seen a pallet from solid wood. That's why I couldn't believe it was actually oak until I read the caption.

[@blemtaters]

@@timoheinrich8763 They're usually for very heavy things.

[@CrossGuitarWorks]

My pallets never have this good wood 😅

[@andrewlipic8414]

I could see someone doing it with red oak. That's ugly old people wood

[@williamchia6821]

I love the aesthetics of this guitar so much! Keeping the binding, tuners, and rosette all black is so simple and clean, it really draws attention to the unique figuring/knots in the wood and lets that characteristic shine. The finish is also so classy with the light/pale color of the oak giving high contrast against the black.

[@ellea3344]

@williamchia6821 Asthetics vs acoustics. When you know, you know. It sounded much better than I expected. The craftsmanship looked solid. I just spent a few hours playing every guitar from Martin to Taylor... rose wood to mahogany. While the asthetics of that pallet wood looked amazing... it's not remotely close to the sound of tight hardwood.

[@Jeddingfry]

It sounds off though

[@ChadwickRider]

Gotta say, all the imperfections are what make it so beautiful. Really nice Danny!

[@muddypawsadventurer7775]

It's the luthier that knows his trade, meaning, fit and finish, end product. Very well done. Definitely a unique guitar and very inspirational to aspiring luthiers out there.

[@yishaithegift9953]

As a former warehouse worker who has lifted thousands of pallets I would just like to say thank you! That single pallet will spend the rest of its days in musical bliss. What a beautiful piece of craftsmanship! 💯🫡

[@themaligos_]

I think it will get smashed and used as a prop for that and that only. It has garbage sound, nobody would play it a second time, and the first time is going to be "Wow it is made out of a pallet?" curiousity.

[@yishaithegift9953]

@@themaligos_ he would spend all that time and energy to smash it? Yea you’re pretty delusional dude. 😂

[@joebloggs1691]

​@@themaligos_ you must be fun at parties

[@Mega_penetrator228UltraPower]

​@@themaligos_ как вы поняли, что эта гитара плохо звучит? Мне кажется, весьма успешная получилась гитара.

[@waltobringer2928]

@@themaligos_ As a guy with a LOT of time on stage... I disagree with you.

[@crogers3783]

I am a woodworker/painter I love the use of a skid I have used them for many a project Nice guitar BTW

[@sherylstiles1205]

This is gorgeous. When I was 12 I watched a man build a guitar. He lived outside of Tyler, Texas. I’m 63 and I’m still as fascinated today.

[@kirbyn2010]

Turns out that there is no trash, only treasure. When seen by the right eyes. Wow, and thank you!

[@vanislescotty]

I just came in from my shop where I'm building a one drawer box from studs taken out of my wall during a reno to thank a friend who helped. So watching this felt like a natural thing to relax to. I can appreciate the care and choices being made when using unusual sourced wood. Well done.

[@ARTIX-eb1us]

It turned out flawless!

[@paulwormwood6414]

Tears in my eyes. Mouth agape. Awesome sound. Silk purse from a sows ear. Well done.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

I wouldn't want to play that, it's got holes in it! People will think I got it out of a skip/dumpster!

[@daveprice5911]

@@PreservationEnthusiast >buys guitar >has massive hole in it >literally unplayable

[@robertfrazer8161]

@@PreservationEnthusiast Tell that to Willie Nelson!

[@salesWatnall]

THIS MAN IS A PURE ARTIST !!!

[@twintype]

This is the best pallet wood build out there!

[@desertrainmusic5968]

That has to be one of the most beautiful things I have seen - a true master at work !

[@FelixNajera-ez4kz]

That is beautyful, good job, we need more people like you in this world to make useful of this wood that people let go to waste.❤

[@jrtx]

Expensive tools aren't everything... talent shines through. Beautiful work! ♥

[@brianblair1478]

True talent my man. A craftsman and a artist! From trash to treasure, doesn't say enough... from garbage to gorgeous! I'd b so proud to play one of your instruments!

[@ztifbob]

Don't listen to the, "a guitar is supposed to sound like blah blah blah..." people here. I learned years ago music is not a fixed measurable quality, nor is supposed 'sound quality'...we decide what we like, what is music, etc. they can measure & argue til the cows come home (take audiophiles...please! lol) while you, i, & other creative open-minded folk can in the meantime enjoy our freedom of expression & impression 👏👏

[@heyropt]

This guitar is beautifully built. Looks very pleasing but I have to agree with a lot of viewers. Sounds bad. Next time please use nice tone wood. Otherwise, nice work.😉

[@abheceshabemuskk3531]

people listen with the eyes 100%

[@abheceshabemuskk3531]

@@heyropt I would bet my eggs that if you listen this guitar with the image of exotic guitar with luxury woods with 50000€ price you would say ist the best tone you've ever heard. exotic woods are mostly lifeless shit, too dense and dead.

[@ily.SUMMER]

​@@abheceshabemuskk3531 no bro. If it sounds bad, it sounds bad. End of story. No expensive price can justify a bad sounding guitar

[@davidhenryhudson3102]

Its a beautiful and well crafted piece. Just not instrument grade wood.

[@whitenight1747]

Great job! Holes and damages on the woods make the guitar look more beautiful than ordinary guitars on the market. True luthier work!

[@GarrettMusic]

great guitar, little brighter than what i prefer but no denying the sheer skill in making this

[@Ted_James]

Beautiful work! I like how you kept the big hole in the side. It adds to the character of the instrument.

[@dannylewisguitars]

Natural sound port!

[@bradleyclosson5042]

*holes. Hell yeah!

[@the.communist]

I like how people call defects character. Its surely a positive way to look at things😂😂😂😂

[@RichardBuckman]

@@dannylewisguitarsI was going to say: sound ports are trendy these days, although I don’t like them. These look much less creepy though since they’re natural. Beautiful! I want to see and hear a classical guitar from a pallet now. In the Torres style modeled after a Vicente arias

[@Ted_James]

@@the.communist It's a feature, not a bug.

[@00vTv00]

The build is very beautiful, the port was genius, it is interesting to see how such wood with all its "character" can still be worked into those tolerances. You are quick the luthier!

[@bespokeinnovation]

I love that this build only took you 25 minutes. 😂 Seriously though. Fantastic work. It came out amazing.

[@dannylewisguitars]

I thought it was clear that the video took twenty five minutes! You can WATCH the full build in 25 minutes. It took me 2 months! I’m sorry I wasn’t more clear!

[@bespokeinnovation]

@@dannylewisguitars I was joking. lol. Hence the laughing face at the end of that sentence.

[@0N3DR3AD]

R/whoosh 🤣

[@HVT_2.0]

Like dude that is some major talent there keep it up that craftsmanship is amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@SlightlyTechnical]

with it being a two piece top and the grain on the top not being that straight i was expecting it not to sound as good as it does . it does sound really good

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thanks! Although, most guitars are made with 2 piece tops. This one actually is a 4 piece top. The wood wasn't quite wide enough to get the job done, so you can see me adding the extra pieces at 6:23.

[@TheMongo1357]

I am a big fan of Natural Wood Grains in projects! I am in sensory overload with this beautiful and functional build!! AWESOME JOB 👍😎👍🎸

[@thedbcooperforum]

Next video, making a pallet from an old pallet...lol

[@markperkins9437]

Amateur guitar builder here. I know my winter project! Outstanding work

[@MatthieuSCHREK]

I built a ukulele because I was afraid to tackle a full guitar. Now, when I see your work I am amazed. I've never done it, but the end result is so cool ! The light wood and black contrast is very pretty. Kudos, man ! Great work.

[@ghostboatsofsouthernmichig3773]

Love the bolt on neck, all guitars should be built this way. Only makes sense

[@billyvitale8994]

Wonderful craftsmanship...it sounds better than expected...seems comfortable to play...I bet it is a good fit for opened tuning slide playing!!

[@lwoodt1]

I am impressed. Nicely done.

[@dirkda2451]

So glad to see this i know Taylor built a guitar from a pallet just to prove that it’s the construction that really matters not the wood,but so far I’ve only ever come across 1 short clip were you can hear it. Love what you did 👏👏👏

[@davidhenryhudson3102]

That's why Taylor continues to make their guitars out of pallet wood.

[@mrbustos]

I was going to comment the same. Known as the “pallet guitar”, Bob wanted to prove that very point.

[@BudoReflex]

Sounds great, and looks fantastic.

[@Mr.Peanut1986]

I have no ties to any of these skills or hobbies, but I thoroughly enjoyed this video! The finished product is beautiful!!!!

[@EXOriginal-q3q]

Most vibrant and wholesome sound of guitar i've ever heard

[@carranen]

What a beauty ! Well done man.

[@KenCovington]

Really nice job. The guitar looks great. Has a lot of unique character and nice sound. I enjoyed watching this build very much. I love the re-purposing of the pallet wood. Wood and wood fibers pick up attributes from the surrounding environment. So the pallet wood went through a number of changes in it's surrounding environment during its use as a pallet. All which contributed to it's appearance and (for the purests) the sound quality. Also, don't be apologetic about your tools. You do not have to have the most expensive stuff. It's always about your craft and art. Your attention to detail. And the personal satisfaction you get from seeing a project through to completion. From this video it's obvious you enjoy doing this and have fun.

[@dannylewisguitars]

I will be apologetic about whatever I want! You’re not my real dad!

[@mikemartin6554]

DOOD!!!! 100% love the video and the guitar! Man it sounds really nice! Sweet,rich and nice sustain. I'm hearing beautiful overtones that I swear I don't hear on other people's builds. And it is a beautiful guitar! Really,really nice. I subscribed immediately!

[@youarenotaghost2589]

Cool vid. Thanks for teasing us with a little sound clip right up front. Smart.

[@antonykennedy2664]

True craftmanship, hatsoff to the handwork and type of tools used to make this guitar, being a guitarist it's his true spirit to make a guitar by pallet woods, he deseves real appreciation. ❤

[@ohmthepoet8428]

Dude genius idea, perfect execution, unique wood knots and burls that just look so sexy on an acoustic plus it sounds great and was all made by hand??? Added bonus for recycling, i think you have won the game of life my friend! Jokes aside great work man keep it up, if you dont do this for a living yet ill be the first to recommend you do so because i would definitely buy that, even with knowing it came from a pallet i would fine paying a pretty penny for that

[@LaMaZiii]

as a guitarist, i approve this...AMAZING!!! beautiful work....keep it up.

[@virgiltoepfer7087]

Man! This was the most relaxing video of artfull craftsmanship I've ever watched! Awesome job young man. 75 years old and very impressed.

[@frankruff7114]

Out of all the pallet builds I’ve seen this one was the most fun.

[@guitarzleo]

Wow!! Amazing looking and sounding guitar! The knots on the wood , though generally considered as flaws, you made them look spectacular with the epoxy fill. Great job!!

[@bulletscreenprinting]

Looks like a lot of work. Good job.

[@chrisknauss6727]

My son builds guitars for Gibson. You have serious skills and craftsmanship. Shared with my son. Great job, mate.

[@ConjuredUndead]

If your son works for Gibson, he won’t make anything this quality. 😁🤘

[@tomk2147]

YOU are very talented, first time I saw your guitar making video out of pallet wood. Your craftsmanship is absolutely amazing your patience is amazing your detail work is amazing it was very impressive to watch you transform a pallet into such a powerful piece of beauty the guitar. Bravo for your talent is truly inspiring and amazing! Thank you for sharing your talent it’s a work of art!!!

[@gregcooper8466]

Beautiful job. I love the natural sound hole on the upper shoulder. One person's trash is another's treasure.

[@deldridg]

Now *this* is what KZbin is all about. Fantastic idea and execution, not to mention the great production (and playing!). Lovely work Danny and thank you from Sydney - Dave

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thank you! Say hi to P Sherman on Wallaby way for me.

[@GladeVAL]

@@dannylewisguitars insane comment

[@101boertjie]

It's a beautiful instrument, and it sounds great. Nice job you did there.

[@johnrheiner3234]

I can't find the "Buy Now": button.

[@luckydog-287]

Super skills! And great tenacity! Awesome instrument!

[@ozzyatfrbrich]

Impressed! Great skills. Thanks for posting.

[@JasonPhillipsXeariaN]

Interesting concept. You should call it the Willie Nelson. It has an old scraggly frame with extra sound holes, but sounds great.

[@stevesstrings5243]

Dang, Danny! You have outdone yourself again! The knot hole soundholes are brilliant! All your builds are true inspirations! Keep it up! I'm already looking forward to your next one!

[@dannylewisguitars]

Thank you! I really enjoyed making this one. The knot holes weren't part of the original plan but, they turned out to be my favorite part.

[@daveprice5911]

...it's "Damn, Daniel"

[@stevesstrings5243]

@@daveprice5911 Absolutely! I’m trying to cut back on my swearing. LOL!

[@Blackswan19874]

Dude that is too cool 😎 My son in law is a Luthier and has built several guitars , he works for Goldtone in Titusville Florida. Love that you left some things natural, great sound as well ! Congrats ! Well done

[@alexgrubbs7422]

I admire the effort that went into this. I’ve wanted to build a guitar for a long time. This has been a catalyst for that dream.

[@davidrichards2980]

I think this is the coolest guitar build video I've ever seen! I really really enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@micksguitarsarecool]

dang awesome work thats killer!

[@pedllz]

Amazing!!.. I have a pallet here...I'm gonna try this tonight!

[@Redgethechemist]

I also built a guitar (3/4) from pallet wood, an electro-classic, unsymmetrical body to access the high pitch notes but it was spruce wood and I had just a drill and an old router which I used to plane the faces with a homemade jig. The wood bending was the trickiest to me. I had to plane the sides to less than 2 mm, it just kept breaking otherwise. It’s imperfect, not easy to play, but I love it.

[@ChrisJanson-b8d]

That was fantastic. Not only does it look fabulous, it sounds fabulous too. Thanks for doing this video.

[@liveacousticcafe9530]

Some serious workmanship! Bravo!!

[@ghostsniper2099]

From trash to treasure. Very nice!

[@ckelly5141]

4:47 Love the natural sound holes on this build.🎸👍😝

[@Bobswann6723]

A pallet able job... We'll done😅

[@dannylewisguitars]

Nice.

[@tarnstean]

I never wanted this video to end. Amazing job.

[@charlesthevoice1064]

What a wonderful video! So awesome to see you give something that was bound for the trash heap, transformed into such a wonderful instrument that can heal the soul and bring happiness to people! The Icing on the cake was you playing the music that was the background for when we got to see it closeup. I feel so good after watching this. Thanks for making my morning!

[@sdmcustoms]

Awesome,good job it looks and sounds great

[@edgleeck3454]

we could learn from this masterpiece. Pieces of wood the world would willing discard turned into something beautiful because it's maker saw it's potential. It took a lot of beating, bending, grinding -- all of it 'painful'. And sometimes as an outsider, I could not understand all it had to go through. But out of it all came something beautiful, giving out beautiful melodies for people to enjoy.

[@woodcookers408]

Was that whistling the Inspector Gadget theme? That's what it sounded like to me. At any rate, this is amazing. Nice work! makes me feel like I have no excuses. Love it!

[@dannylewisguitars]

100% yes. Go go gadget pallet wood.

[@johncrawford6571]

​@@dannylewisguitars Awesome, man! As a dad and now a Granddad, I fully endorse "Go, go, gadget . . . . " ( Fill in the blank).

[@waynesmith-r8c]

sounds great,looks even more great

[@TheHifiEnvelope]

The amount of skill and artistry to do this is just staggering to me. Hats off to you, boss. Beautiful work!

[@philipduttonlescorlett]

We have lost our way with cheap mass production. Skill like yours are being lost. What a beautiful guitar! Oh how I miss the beauty of 'one off' hand made things like this! Incredible.

[@michaelpcoffee]

Pallet wood is often tropical hardwood from south America. Don't assume that just because it's cheap means it's crappy.

[@Old-dog-jams]

Man that’s an exotic French tone wood called Pall’et wood.

[@tracydee4681]

I'm dumbfounded...simply incredible!!

[@justin555666]

I seriously take my guitars for granted. The amount of craftsmanship that goes into them is absolutely insane! Beautiful work my friend!

[@puyahumana6750]

Hermosísima guitarra! Great work, caray! Espectacular vídeo.

[@wayneturpen592]

I’d say that’s worth a couple of grand.💲💲💲 Great job !!

[@hokehinson5987]

It's unique, in looks, it's unique in sound, it's unique in the fact it's your vision come to manifestation. Me thinks the main stream guitar makers build out of exotic 'proclaimed' tonal woods to enable tagging on anx exorbitant price tag...which is supported psychologically from our mindset being based on its gotta be these specific woods or not acceptable. Your breaking the paradigm...😊 25:40

[@frankenstien6978]

One of the coolest things ever, Man, his mind ,and hands . ..

[@DaleMorris-b5m]

Excellent craftsmanship. A true artisan.

[@ellea3344]

Great sound. Should I be surprised, is the question I need answered. Solid craftsmanship.

[@markgordon4368]

Nice, not to detract from this epic build, wish I could find ebony pallet wood you lucky chap 😊

[@dannylewisguitars]

I wish I could find an ebony pallet too! This oak one was pretty rare in my area. The bridge isn't ebony either. Its a thermally treated maple that I got from a company called Thermalwood.

[@markgordon4368]

@@dannylewisguitars outstanding, I recently used a piece of oak to replace a broken neck block on a 60 year old Japanese 12 sting and it was appreciatedly heavier what was the weight of your finished guitar if it was completely oak?

[@ngiles1000]

Looks good sounds good , interesting to know stability of it over time

[@ALES___]

Sounds good? Really?

[@greasydot]

For what it is that thing sounds great. I have a 1973 0021 Martin parlor guitat that sound like that so yeah i guess its ok.​@@ALES___

[@ngiles1000]

Achieved an amazing job with very poor materials in my humble opinion

[@MrJoSilver]

A priceless thing and a fantastic job!!! For 26 years I'm playing on the streets almost all over Europe and I would like to have a custom guitar.made by you! If you're kind enough to telling me, please ,in private, how can I get in touch with you? Thank you and I look forward to the next material !!! Stay save and healthy !

[@dylan_was_taken]

amazing build!

[@tnjvideos]

Masterful! What a transformation! Junk wood to beautiful work of art. Congratulations!

[@happyman973]

The mythical tone wood pallet