I Had To Turn My Car Into A Guitar And Play It

[@JimLill]

paypal.me/JimLill jimlillmusic.com/spotify Vroom vroom.

[@spinaltap22]

Haha, Google translated Vroom Vroom again 😆

[@AliceYobby]

pious pious ✝️

[@n0nyabznss]

You've got way too much time on your hands Jim.

[@foldingthemap3823]

We need a bandcamp link to buy the track!

[@AliceYobby]

@@foldingthemap3823 agreed

[@joshkguitar]

Finally. Scientific proof that tone does come from the balls.

[@97stratocaster21]

Wow. That's very well put.

[@julianl.4626]

true

[@LordofDiamondsMetal]

Just like pee

[@davidjairala69]

The big true true

[@joshkguitar]

@LordofDiamondsMetal yeah I heard that's why they call it a "Pee Bass"

[@wtfpercussion]

I’ve never seen this video before, and I have not commented on it before

[@michael_homan]

Word

[@FiLepsy]

Same.

[@hafizvergiaw]

same here

[@Telamon8]

I don't even know what a "video" is

[@steveDC51]

Likewise

[@hilgorgruppenschaaft2203]

That toneglass really brings out the bright, snappy highs while also retaining that full, low end.

[@erenbecomesdovecrying6016]

Hijacking every comment until Jim releases the plans for the tackle box amp or at least good pictures of it.

[@mrmz3802]

4:33 - so what about this part tone test? 😂

[@craigrwc]

"The car is made out of car" - are you sure material science isn't your thing? Seriously though, loving this all over again

[@fernandoaguilarnajera8097]

"Nop i'm just a musician in Nashville" ❤

[@MiserereMei]

Jim proves two things with this video: 1) That tone wood is not a real thing. (He'd already proved that in several other videos, though.) 2) That you really can write a Country song about *anything*!

[@dallynsr]

Tonewood is real, but it doesn’t make the guitar sound better is the point. If it weren’t real, then PRS wouldn’t have anything to talk about. It only makes resonances or colorations of the linearity of the vibrations from the strings through the coils. It’s affected by the wood, but not necessarily making it any better. That’s the point.

[@MiserereMei]

@@dallynsr , huh? If the type of wood doesn't make the guitar sound better, then it doesn't make it sound worse, either. Meaning tonewood isn't a thing. It's just....wood. And it doesn't really matter than much for the sound (but does for looks and guitar longevity). I mean, Jim just made a tele and a car sound exactly the same 🤷‍♂

[@dallynsr]

@@MiserereMei Ok, to put it to more of an extreme, we all know what a hollow body does to the sound…Lucile. Nearly perfect example of how the body helps (or can hurt) the output of the sound signals natively from the electric coil pickup guitar. Tonewood means it’s affecting the signal, but PRS wants you to believe it’s better than nothing like Jim did. I’m with Jim that no tone wood is better, but still PRSs have their place in world of guitar sounds. The wood does color the sound, and with lead guitar and distortion a flat linear signal output is best with all the frequencies and tones present. Just like how a musicman stingray is great for some bass session recordings over other super high quality basses, the stingray has a very flat and true response with nothing missing. That’s good. Tonewood takes away some tones and bumps others. That’s all.

@@MiserereMei Initial sounds are of course more similar. But we did not even get to hear any decay (where damping would matter more). And even that did not sound identical, did it sound the same to you?

[@iwantagoodnameplease]

This is a song about a vehicle. That's like 50% of country songs.

[@darrenramey437]

I saw an interview with Paul Reed Smith where he was asked about tone wood and your air guitar video, he looked like he’d been slapped in the face. Keep up the good work.

[@toebs_]

All jokes aside, I think it speaks to your skills in storytelling, editing and music making that I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video a second time.

[@balzs9zkny]

im doing my part

[@laurinschwarzmayr]

o7

[@familydesjardins]

would you like to know more?

[@jcat96]

I'm doing my part!

[@bigandysg]

I didn't do f***in s**t!

[@meanmr.mustard]

👍 no.13

[@TerenceA72]

Not many people know PRS make windscreens, They are made from the finest tone glass and account for about 3/4 of the price of a new car.

[@oinochoe]

Also they make it slightly smaller, so you’ll need a whole new car for it

[@guycalleddave]

This is the best Gui-car I've ever seen.

[@TheDarrbord]

I thought is might be a Car-tair ???

[@BrantErickson]

Chevy Metal HHR Cartair LT with built in 18in Wiper Blade Strum Machine and EBow when operated at 35+ MPH.

[@foldingthemap3823]

Just as good as the first time around!

[@Sitiben]

Maybe even better! 😊

[@ugeanspyrll6816]

@@SitibenI agree, I think I liked it more this time.

[@jimm9776]

Better! I think there was more hidden...? I saw him playing it at a show in the start, and I think that would be a rad show to see!

[@LordofDiamondsMetal]

I miss all the comments about Paul Reed Smith running him off the road

[@foldingthemap3823]

So good I just watched it a third time (and PayPaled the first time around).

[@hisham_hm]

what's crazy is not building a guitar out of a car - what's crazy is that Jim Lill made me truly enjoy country music!

[@ElektronDeForza]

Exactly, disproving the myths around tone is easy compared to his talent with music

[@jameshernandez1006]

I like shaboozey

[@Andy-ri1ns]

This dude is becoming Paul Reed Smiths' enemy with every video #Tonewood

[@dylanlamarre3768]

Yeah PRS lost me forever with the newest Wing Button "Tone-Pegs". That's just too much snake oil even for the most distinguished snake oil connoisseur

[@Mike-u9x]

PaulRSmith is more full of sht than a toilet

[@BeefNEggs057]

Paul is an enemy of every red blooded American - supporting someone as evil as Killary and Bitem with your money (if you gave him any - ie dont buy PRS if you’re against tyranny and communism).

[@ThomasOnTape]

Jim! The #45 paint job is fun, but we all know that the old relic finish on your gui-car would have given you rubberier lows and scranglier highs. Tone & sustain come from the finish after all :P

[@EntropicEcho]

Yeah, agree. You can absolutely here that paint vibrating in the highs and lows. Adds a lot.

[@m_6866]

I think the rust-holes adds a bit of warmth to the sound. Prove me wrong.

[@BrantErickson]

@@m_6866 The rust holes are to allow the cabin to be used as an acoustic resonance chamber.

[@OldManJenkins23]

​@@m_6866you can tell it's good rust too, it has that silky thickness to it

[@SleepingLionsProductions]

PRS: Guitar wood does make a difference in tone Jim Lill: *debunks with cartar*

[@joeldcanfield_spinhead]

I was trying to make "guit-car" work but cartar it is.

[@sski]

Never saw the original, but damn Man! You are amazing! Not only do you turn your old car into a working instrument, but you write a whole song about it while using it in the song. And the song's a banger!! You've worked for that new car. Well Done!!

[@patrickcrawford5532]

Clearly the tone comes from the red tape

[@LordofDiamondsMetal]

The cracked glass gives it that "sparkling" sound

[@drewmatthews1119]

KZbin killed this amazing 1 of a kind video. Jim put so much effort and work into this channel and because of KZbin he probably shouldn’t for financial reasons make KZbin videos like this again. Jim I’m so sorry.

[@MrOtistetrax]

Of course he’s absolutely sick at pedal steel too.

[@AvianBreak]

Such a creative idea! Also a sweet tribute to your dad.

[@timwilson032]

This video showcases a great instrument build, a great song and music video, a super clever way to generate some funds for a new car, and a genuinely touching tribute to your dad. I’m 100% sure this would put the biggest smile on his face.

[@thehandsofjazz5483]

I feel like I've seen this before...

[@anewkindofman]

I just LOVE this! The tonewood bros cult is going to loose it again.

[@EngRMP]

As a 68 yo engineer and wannabe guitarist, I gotta say... I love the younger generations... you guys are SO creative.

[@RustyRed]

Jim Lill you are my hero. Thanks for doing this - much love from South Africa.

[@Gamah1991]

Man I bet your dad would be so fucking proud of this.... love everything you do, keep kicking ass, can't wait to see you at a million subs and sold out arenas.

[@sonyvegasfxvideos]

Brand new and fresh banger, with not the slightest hint of deja-vu

[@MotoLen51]

This is an amazing video, I wish I'd seen it two weeks ago! And that blue, blue sky!

[@lordlemmingman]

I've only really listened to country music when others have chosen it, either in the car with my mom or when working at a gas station, so from an outsider's perspective I've never understood how there are soo many songs about vehicles. But knowing the backstory and where this is coming from it makes sense is very heartfelt. Wish you the best in getting a new ride!

[@Mark254-TX]

If there was an annual awards show for KZbin content ... this would take 1st Place! Jim you are killin' it !! Heck, this car guitar should be center stage on the CMA's !! And so should your song!! :-)

[@DaronCaswellFACT]

Spectacular! A wonderful tribute to your Dad. And that song is fabulous.

[@Spartn42]

Love the "laying-on-hood"-termolo

[@NORMIES_GET_OUT]

Jim should teach a masterclass on music entertainment marketing. Pure genius and absolute highest quality content. When the pop/punk drums came in I instantly knew that he has more influences than just country music as well. I hope we get to hear all your different styles Jim! That's the great part about being independent. You can do whatever you want!

[@dallynsr]

Well said!

[@LordofDiamondsMetal]

He used to have a country cover of Blink 182's Dammit on this channel. Not sure what happened to it

[@jaimicozz]

I'm gonna watch it at .25x speed (slower) and watch it all day long, because i want to enjoy your video as much as possible. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as i do and i want you to get rewarded as much as possible for your time and dedication that goes into to these wonderful videos you make!

[@MountainsOfSadness]

"The car is made out of car, not wood." I think Jim might be some kind of scientist.

[@FunkyELF]

Jim Lill and Dave Rat are some of my favorite content creators. I love the demonstrations and science going into their stuff. Isolating variables, testing hypothesis, etc... love it.

[@benjaminbrownbass]

I missed this the first go around, glad I caught it this time

[@bradosanz4479]

BRO your editing is phenomenal. You have so much to offer, I'm excited to see what else you can come up with! This is very professional!

[@GaborEID]

Thanks for the explanation in the original one, makes sense.

[@TheFerdi265]

It's amazing how well you can play on the car guitar. It's fretless, there isn't even a neck, yet you can still throw out great riffs and a solo on it

[@wilker374]

When the reissue is as good as the original!

[@fanana_bishh]

that double time final chorus 🔥

[@KazeNoTaniFarmHakuba]

What Jim does in this video is unique I’ve never seen anything like it before on KZbin

[@yakfishin4912]

Doing my part to help Jim help us. Thank you Jim for all your doing.

[@thelastgreyhawk2161]

I’m glad to have had the opportunity to experience some of your journey with you over these last few years! Thanks for the videos Jim!

[@SingularlyNaked]

Hadn’t yet watched the first one when your “haaalp!” video came out, so this is my first time through. Even watched on YT instead of Duck Player, to make sure they counted it. And it’s even better than I expected. Great video, great song!

[@Fred_Longboi]

doing my part. Jim, you're a national treasure!

[@theninjascientist689]

This is beautiful, your dad would be so proud of you. Thank you Tom Scott for sharing this gem of a video!

[@leondantas]

The tone hood experiment

[@kentl7228]

This comment deserves more likes

[@donovanyng]

One of the best dudes in the states. Hats off to your late father. No way he’d not be proud of you.

[@KLBoringBand]

This is the first time I’ve seen this video most definitely and I love it for the first time as much as I loved it for the first time in a past life

[@JC_Walker]

I hate that KZbin doxed this video man. I can’t believe it doesn’t have a million views. I feel for you man bc I can’t imagine how much work you put into this and how much this particular video means to you personally. Still love it buddy I hope you keep creating

[@koricaswell4724]

I sure miss that candy apple red HHR!

[@LordofDiamondsMetal]

It got a hero's sendoff

[@joshuakarar3594]

My original comment on this video was something lame about the car guitar itself. But not enough is said about the song at the end. It actually really speaks to me and my own life. Wonderfully done.

[@tomattah_]

Great video, keep going.

[@theAxehound]

Awesome Jim! Back to watch it again for the algo.

[@rorybninetythree]

the good thing about making great videos is that people will rewatch them!

[@iamjimmyrand]

Your channel should have AT LEAST as many subscribers as Beato's. Your content is A+.

[@brennanthompson]

Epic video! (Definitely haven't seen this before lol)

[@ClarkColborn]

As always, really nice job! Best of luck with this video!

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

Watchin and likin! Again! With joy!

[@dylanfitt8834]

I haven’t seen your other videos, but Tom Scott recommended this video in his newsletter and it was for sure worth the watch!

[@timcole421]

Hey! love your work and happy to watch again!

[@MadScientistGuitarLab]

I was so happy to see the Tackle Box amp and the soda can microphone make an appearance in this video. It’s like everything you’ve done all rolled into one project. Good luck finding a new ride. Hope you get at least four good years (Goodyears) out of it.

[@rodrigodepierola]

Pedal-to-the-metal steel guitar.

[@KrisHuber]

As a fellow musician with car problems this might have been one of the most inspiring things I've seen in a while. You're a killer musician, I'm sure this will get some legs and run! Good luck with your journey

[@Y33haw355]

This weird dream again, déjà vu!

[@DaveGVideo]

Awesome video and song. Your dad is certainly proud and smiling on ya.

[@Zophas]

This is what I pay my internet bill for

[@pambilia]

Awesome as always man!

[@Petch85]

4:11 It is crazy that all these differences nearly balance each other out perfectly. 🤔 😂

[@DylanWOWilliams]

This is so exciting to see a brand new video!! I definitely never seen anything like this before!! Thank God it’s not being pushed to the music video crowd.

[@deathbooker7466]

this new video that wasn't uploaded before is really interesting and im happy to watch it for the first time!

[@matthewfregeau9076]

We missed you! You’re my favorite KZbinr, I love what you do and will continue to support. Please more videos, literally no one else does what you do!😁

[@gaberoby]

Hot take on tone: I dont care if it’s got good pickups… a Honda Civic still sounds bad.

[@elementshqip]

hahaha this is fcucking amazing, the whole idea, the editing and everything. Thnx to Tom Scott for bringing me here! Subscribed!

[@jules153]

Here it is!!!!! Watch, like, subscribe 🤪😄

[@CriticalThinker-42]

Great Tone Car sound Jim!

[@rafaelurben]

I came here from Tom Scott's newsletter. Safe to say, I am far from disappointed!

[@jessieritter7750]

I am crying and singing along and loving this in every way possible. You are a sentimental genius!!

[@njkf]

Dude, the Jim reaper is back at it again. A fucking wreck of a car sounding like a million bucks.

[@calebwhitcraft1664]

As a dude that plays his dad's old red 335, and a dude that drove a beat-up HHR with 225k miles on it to see him for the last time, this hit a little harder than a silly tonewood video. Nicely done.

[@F_L_U_X]

The tone comes from the tone zone. Duh.

[@mimisaiko]

Love you, Jim. Nice car, nice dad and nice music

[@erenbecomesdovecrying6016]

JIM. RESPECTFULLY, CAN YOU PLEASE RELEASE PLANS FOR THE TACKLE BOX AMP. IF YOU WANT TO MAKE MONEY JUST CHARGE FOR THE PLANS. RESPECTFULLY I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ANYONE HAS TO TELL YOU SOMETHING SO OBVIOUS.

[@ilivetoflyxD]

Here from tom scott! This is amazing!

[@M.F.Hafizhan]

Toancar

[@VisualBasic6]

People are out there whining about tone wood and you're out here discussing the intricacies of tone RUST. I love it.

[@richarddwjensen]

We got you! I’m doing this specifically to repay you for all of the work you’ve put into determining what components contribute the most to guitar tone. You have likely saved me Hundreds, maybe even thousands of dollars given that for the rest of my life I won’t believe the hype about tonewood.

[@prodObake]

I've been following you since you had a podcast lol. You never disappoint man!

[@OfficialJulien.T]

you're becoming my favorite KZbinr by far

[@MoggioMTB]

By far the best guitar related channel! Others crank out endless "content", you put out substance that isn't just meant to be watched and forgotton.

[@BoomerBends]

Simply brilliant! A frightening display of talent on both sides of the camera and mixing console.

[@jacksonprinceful]

This comment is for the algorithm. We love your videos, Jim!

[@arronalt]

vrrom vroom le commento to maybe boost this up even by a little love you jim keep doing what you do

[@fytakytemusic]

1. This is the best video I’ve ever seen on KZbin! 2. Your song is awesome! 3. Are you sure you were not Kyle Brietkopf (Barker Simmons in “Parental Guidance”) in another life?

[@reedoburrito7456]

So glad to see you got your door handle fixed

[@Packbat]

I super love your songwriting on this - I love all the different interstate rhymes.

[@justrecentlyi5444]

I'll repeat the essence of what I said the first time around, this is a fitting tribute and a thoroughly enjoyable video! Thank you for sharing!