The hole in the side is perfect for removing dropped picks!
@bumstudios881723 күн бұрын
Genius actually
@SirGingerOfKnight23 күн бұрын
or... hear me out... storing them!
@needidindeed283923 күн бұрын
that's it - throw in a bunch of picks and use it as a percussive shaker
@joshuahockman112823 күн бұрын
Not a hole it's a knot! 😂
@NuManXplore22 күн бұрын
My thoughts exactly! 😂
@kspencer_handcrafted23 күн бұрын
That was the first worthwhile “pallet build” video I’ve ever watched. Truly a beautiful result thanks to your craftsmanship!
@enricoxxx751819 күн бұрын
Certo, come se i pallets fossero fatti con legno di quercia pregiato….
@user-cl8jx6xv4j10 күн бұрын
Yes, sir
@timoheinrich876327 күн бұрын
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!
@blemtaters27 күн бұрын
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.
@timoheinrich876326 күн бұрын
@@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.
@blemtaters26 күн бұрын
@@timoheinrich8763 They're usually for very heavy things.
@CrossGuitarWorks26 күн бұрын
My pallets never have this good wood 😅
@andrewlipic841426 күн бұрын
I could see someone doing it with red oak. That's ugly old people wood
@ChadwickRider27 күн бұрын
Gotta say, all the imperfections are what make it so beautiful. Really nice Danny!
@williamchia682126 күн бұрын
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.
@ellea334421 күн бұрын
@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.
@Jeddingfry5 күн бұрын
It sounds off though
@ztifbob28 күн бұрын
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 👏👏
@heyropt25 күн бұрын
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.😉
@abheceshabemuskk353125 күн бұрын
people listen with the eyes 100%
@abheceshabemuskk353125 күн бұрын
@@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.SUMMER25 күн бұрын
@@abheceshabemuskk3531 no bro. If it sounds bad, it sounds bad. End of story. No expensive price can justify a bad sounding guitar
@davidhenryhudson310225 күн бұрын
Its a beautiful and well crafted piece. Just not instrument grade wood.
@DavidAngelo-e4l26 күн бұрын
HILARIOUS i watch pallet furniture building videos and guitar build/restorations and FINALLY i get the best of both worlds
@sonofeloah22 күн бұрын
Same here and I also pallets for various projects. But this takes it to a whole other level.
@stephenvictor626327 күн бұрын
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.
@dannylewisguitars26 күн бұрын
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.25 күн бұрын
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.
@jordanscottmacaulay24 күн бұрын
I feel the same way. But what stops me is the patience. I don't have it for all the fine work.
@jayrowe647323 күн бұрын
Do it, and document it. It'll be fascinating and may encourage others.
@iiniijewelry22 күн бұрын
Give it a shot. You never know til you try.
@user-vr8oq4ox2s24 күн бұрын
THIS MAN IS A PURE ARTIST !!!
@vanislescotty27 күн бұрын
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.
@yishaithegift995321 күн бұрын
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_2 күн бұрын
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.
@yishaithegift99532 күн бұрын
@@themaligos_ he would spend all that time and energy to smash it? Yea you’re pretty delusional dude. 😂
@twintype26 күн бұрын
This is the best pallet wood build out there!
@joeyoungs842628 күн бұрын
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”.
@dannylewisguitars28 күн бұрын
Thank you! That means a lot coming from a luthier!
@grarglejobber794125 күн бұрын
>as a Anytime anyone says this online they follow it up with a lie
@joeyoungs842625 күн бұрын
@@grarglejobber7941 Interesting perspective.
@blackieblack24 күн бұрын
@@grarglejobber7941As a 3 time Nobel Prize winner with 5 platinum records and 74 confirmed kills in Afghanistan, I must disagree.
@bricelory953424 күн бұрын
@@grarglejobber7941 I find this rule is less binding when there isn't an argument to win, so imagined clout isn't needed.
@phillipwallace721121 күн бұрын
What I really like about this guy is that he uses tools and equipment that most people would have in a basic workshop.
@kirbyn201027 күн бұрын
Turns out that there is no trash, only treasure. When seen by the right eyes. Wow, and thank you!
@sherylstiles120523 күн бұрын
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.
@dirkda245127 күн бұрын
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 👏👏👏
@davidhenryhudson310225 күн бұрын
That's why Taylor continues to make their guitars out of pallet wood.
@paulwormwood641427 күн бұрын
Tears in my eyes. Mouth agape. Awesome sound. Silk purse from a sows ear. Well done.
@PreservationEnthusiast26 күн бұрын
I wouldn't want to play that, it's got holes in it! People will think I got it out of a skip/dumpster!
@daveprice591125 күн бұрын
@@PreservationEnthusiast >buys guitar >has massive hole in it >literally unplayable
@chrisknauss67274 күн бұрын
My son builds guitars for Gibson. You have serious skills and craftsmanship. Shared with my son. Great job, mate.
@brianblair147828 күн бұрын
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!
@deldridg3 күн бұрын
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
@dannylewisguitars3 күн бұрын
Thank you! Say hi to P Sherman on Wallaby way for me.
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.
@markperkins943728 күн бұрын
Amateur guitar builder here. I know my winter project! Outstanding work
@Ted_James29 күн бұрын
Beautiful work! I like how you kept the big hole in the side. It adds to the character of the instrument.
@dannylewisguitars29 күн бұрын
Natural sound port!
@bradleyclosson504228 күн бұрын
*holes. Hell yeah!
@the.communist28 күн бұрын
I like how people call defects character. Its surely a positive way to look at things😂😂😂😂
@RichardBuckman28 күн бұрын
@@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_James27 күн бұрын
@@the.communist It's a feature, not a bug.
@BruceElliott24 күн бұрын
What I got out of this video was that tone has as much to do with craftsmanship as it does with tone wood. Beautiful work!
@ckelly514128 күн бұрын
4:47 Love the natural sound holes on this build.🎸👍😝
@tnjvideos2 күн бұрын
Masterful! What a transformation! Junk wood to beautiful work of art. Congratulations!
@bespokeinnovation27 күн бұрын
I love that this build only took you 25 minutes. 😂 Seriously though. Fantastic work. It came out amazing.
@dannylewisguitars27 күн бұрын
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!
@bespokeinnovation27 күн бұрын
@@dannylewisguitars I was joking. lol. Hence the laughing face at the end of that sentence.
@0N3DR3AD22 күн бұрын
R/whoosh 🤣
@TheMongo135726 күн бұрын
I am a big fan of Natural Wood Grains in projects! I am in sensory overload with this beautiful and functional build!! AWESOME JOB 👍😎👍🎸
@thedbcooperforum25 күн бұрын
Next video, making a pallet from an old pallet...lol
@00vTv0027 күн бұрын
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!
@tedmoery609123 күн бұрын
Wow. To build, or even try to build a guitar is a high calling. Absolutely gorgeous. You must be a good person.
@Redgethechemist22 күн бұрын
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.
@Blackswan1987421 күн бұрын
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
@ringokidd38725 күн бұрын
Danny Lewis that's a beautiful looking beautiful sounding guitar!
@MorroccoM1322 күн бұрын
I've used pallets to make a lot of things - simple stuff. This was incredible. Great skills! The guitar even sounds great.
@chrisc726525 күн бұрын
This legit sounds great. Those buttery mids are exactly what I want from a rhythm guitar.
@GitaraMaker22 күн бұрын
This is one of the most beautiful and unique guitar I've seen. I love those holes on the sides, and the wood pattern on the top. Have a great day ahead my friend.
@johnrheiner323426 күн бұрын
I can't find the "Buy Now": button.
@aprilsmith47979 күн бұрын
You're very mindful and safe with your power tools. I can actually enjoy watching you create without anxiety 😅
@BudoReflex27 күн бұрын
Sounds great, and looks fantastic.
@LaMaZiii26 күн бұрын
as a guitarist, i approve this...AMAZING!!! beautiful work....keep it up.
@Blinknone2 күн бұрын
Missing a little bottom end, but the midrange and treble just sparkles. Love it!
@guitarzleo26 күн бұрын
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!!
@woodstoney24 күн бұрын
I think it is also the heart of the builder that allows the ordinary wood to finally be able to sing! Beautifully done!!
@lwoodt127 күн бұрын
I am impressed. Nicely done.
@luckysevenairammo12172 күн бұрын
Nothing like a solid white oak guitar ! Goes to show you that what is referred to as a "tone" wood is always open to opinion. I am building a Minie jumbo with IPE "Brazillian Walnut" back and sides because someone told me it can't be done lol.
@Bobswann672328 күн бұрын
A pallet able job... We'll done😅
@dannylewisguitars27 күн бұрын
Nice.
@waynemayfield23444 күн бұрын
Obviously a skilled guitar builder to begin with. This build however, is almost too fantastic for words. A meeting of art and utility with a fantastic result. Very inspiring. You can do almost anything you set you mind to. Brilliant!
@dannylewisguitars4 күн бұрын
That is very kind. Thank you!
@carranen27 күн бұрын
What a beauty ! Well done man.
@ericamoss149722 күн бұрын
Lovely job! It was very satisfying watching the finish go on. It sounds big, must be the extra holes.
@mikemartin655427 күн бұрын
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!
@eddiespike22 күн бұрын
When I think how many pallets are ritually burned in Northern Ireland every 12th of July, and compare it to the treatment in this video, the contrast is phenomenal! While one treatment ends in a massive pile of black ash, the other creates a thing of beauty that continues to give pleasure each time it's played. It's clear which treatment illustrates a true celebration of culture. Beautiful work. 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@alexgrubbs742221 күн бұрын
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.
@JasonPhillipsXeariaN28 күн бұрын
Interesting concept. You should call it the Willie Nelson. It has an old scraggly frame with extra sound holes, but sounds great.
@RMoore-zt7zs16 күн бұрын
Great skills as a luthier, not to mention how well this informative yet concise video is edited. I'm amazed.
@bulletscreenprinting28 күн бұрын
Looks like a lot of work. Good job.
@emilloffler121610 күн бұрын
Very well done. You must be an experienced guitar maker to have all those special guitar making tools, machines and learned expertise.
@dannylewisguitars10 күн бұрын
You can see all my experience on this channel. I wouldn’t call myself experienced but I made my first guitar a few years ago and posted the video to KZbin. Then I’ve made others and posted all those videos too. So you can see my progression on this KZbin channel.
@stevesstrings524329 күн бұрын
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!
@dannylewisguitars29 күн бұрын
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.
@daveprice591125 күн бұрын
...it's "Damn, Daniel"
@stevesstrings524325 күн бұрын
@@daveprice5911 Absolutely! I’m trying to cut back on my swearing. LOL!
@TorsSongs25 күн бұрын
I never have built a guitar before, but if I did, I would want it to turn out that nice! Thats a really nice Instrument, you took an old wooden pallet and turned it into something that you will get years of enjoyment out of, and showed us viewers the process of how its made! Well Done!❤
@101boertjie27 күн бұрын
It's a beautiful instrument, and it sounds great. Nice job you did there.
@ecannon64917 сағат бұрын
Good stuff! No stupid back ground music, no b.s. just great work.
@edgleeck345427 күн бұрын
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.
@gregcooper846621 күн бұрын
Beautiful job. I love the natural sound hole on the upper shoulder. One person's trash is another's treasure.
@puyahumana675029 күн бұрын
Hermosísima guitarra! Great work, caray! Espectacular vídeo.
@Valeriu-v8y21 күн бұрын
Hello Danny!Remember, more important than what you do is becoming proficient at what you do. In fact, it has been observed that the more experience and skill workers acquire, the more they enjoy their work. You don’t have to do what you love in order to love what you do! Danny, thank you very much for sharing your experience! I wish you success in your difficult but inspiring work!
@sdmcustoms27 күн бұрын
Awesome,good job it looks and sounds great
@aucomint15 күн бұрын
I've never heard a pallet sounding that great! You did a very good job. I keep dreaming that one day I will make my own guitar and your video really inspires me a lot.
@pedllz27 күн бұрын
Amazing!!.. I have a pallet here...I'm gonna try this tonight!
@ianrowe933726 күн бұрын
" JOY " from start to finish, amazing what a little imagination can achieve !!!
@wayneturpen59227 күн бұрын
I’d say that’s worth a couple of grand.💲💲💲 Great job !!
@seancotten807617 сағат бұрын
DUDE!!!! Wow!!!! Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed your video.
@ngiles100028 күн бұрын
Looks good sounds good , interesting to know stability of it over time
@ALES___28 күн бұрын
Sounds good? Really?
@greasydot28 күн бұрын
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___
@ngiles100022 күн бұрын
Achieved an amazing job with very poor materials in my humble opinion
@MrDaraghkinch23 күн бұрын
Brilliant idea on many levels. A great challanage and showcase for an experienced, skilled craftsman, and a powerful statement against the environmental trouble caused by the high demand for exotic hardwoods. I think there would be high commercial demand for unique beauties like this. Bravo!
@woodcookers40827 күн бұрын
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!
@dannylewisguitars26 күн бұрын
100% yes. Go go gadget pallet wood.
@tomk214718 күн бұрын
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!!!
@briankillebrew26 күн бұрын
That’s some of the prettiest pallet wood I’ve ever seen ! Looks like white oak!
@dannylewisguitars26 күн бұрын
It is white oak!
@dave45837 күн бұрын
My pallet wood ain’t white oak!
@CharlesMines17 күн бұрын
And a true thumbs up to you man because you're doing what all of the critical comedians on here are jealous of you doing and that's being truly innovative with your time and talent man so you keep doing you and ignore the critics man!
@ghostsniper209927 күн бұрын
From trash to treasure. Very nice!
@hebierob23 күн бұрын
Hands down one of the finest builds I have seen in a very long time!! Thank you
@micksguitarsarecool29 күн бұрын
dang awesome work thats killer!
@pablovalenzuela908919 күн бұрын
I don’t care what a guitar is supposed to sound like, that was amazing! Tip of the hat to you sir!
@happyman97326 күн бұрын
The mythical tone wood pallet
@charlesthevoice106422 күн бұрын
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!
@markgordon436828 күн бұрын
Nice, not to detract from this epic build, wish I could find ebony pallet wood you lucky chap 😊
@dannylewisguitars28 күн бұрын
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.
@markgordon436827 күн бұрын
@@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?
@trainwon569917 күн бұрын
Excellent craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing
@KeithBurtons8 күн бұрын
Cabinet maker her of 35 years!...What an awesome project!....You've got a real talent there and your end result is fantastic!....I know how much thought and care go into these things so well done my friend!
@BodieHammer19 күн бұрын
DANNY LEWIS IS A CERTIFIED GENIUS LUTHIER!!
@expatmoose23 күн бұрын
I’m guessing here from the sofa critics that many have not heard of or watched Tim Sway? Thank you young man for having a go and showing us, wether it’s 100% perfect or not, you gave it ago, I’m sure you’ve learnt lots from the practice and if ever you decide to build another I’m sure you’ll have your experience with you, anyone can start such an experiment, not all will finish and many less would put it out in YT land 💪🏻 way da go!
@Old-dog-jams28 күн бұрын
Man that’s an exotic French tone wood called Pall’et wood.
@lonesomeguitarplayer21 күн бұрын
Danny, you are one heck of a craftsman. Kudos to you!
@btg83726 күн бұрын
Amazing! Great work, Danny!
@Wutzenstein24 күн бұрын
Build with Love and Craftmansship. And the Sound sure grows in lots of Sessions and Years... Love it! ❤
@danielktdoranie29 күн бұрын
Love it
@davidrichards298015 күн бұрын
I think this is the coolest guitar build video I've ever seen! I really really enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing your talents!
@whaguitars29 күн бұрын
Awesome man!!
@davidkillion777524 күн бұрын
That's a nice balanced sound. I expected it to be quite thin but it's very well rounded. I must say, I am very impressed!
@dannylewisguitars24 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@bradrehn100728 күн бұрын
I'm assuming those are tone-pallets?
@richardt744 күн бұрын
Danny Lewis private stock tone pallets too.
@ukestudio300221 күн бұрын
Reminds me of the story of a spanish luthier building a guitar out of papier maché ..apparently sounded fine. Good video ! Thanks for u[loading . 👍🏽
@tomalexiou957329 күн бұрын
Great work as always! I like how you used the scraper for the soundhole.There's some nice woodgrain in oak.Acetone fuses the binding to the wood? So super glue is not necessary? Dollarama tape? And your Burnt in Logo looks Great!
@dannylewisguitars29 күн бұрын
Yeah, I used acetone to bind the binding to the wood. It just melts the plastic binding. Its pretty weird. I just used some super cheap masking tape!
@rinusmarkusse249928 күн бұрын
I like the brightness of the sound. It 's a nice looking guitar.
@tomalexiou957328 күн бұрын
I bet you completed this guitar in less than a week?@@dannylewisguitars