LUNATIC destroys my pedalboard, depriving me of food! (WARNING! Graphic images)

June 20/2024. After 4 encounters with friendly people who wanted to pose for photos with me, the way too positive vibe had to be balanced out by this mutant, who skateboards in out of nowhere to attack my pedalboard at 17:15
Two expensive pedals destroyed, one cheaper pedal destroyed. Now I can't even sell my pedals for food! I was planning to sell all three this week to keep eating! How will I go on living?
Did he have a bad experience with a pedal? With Santana? Then he runs off like a coward when I walk up to him. I'm not impressed. Doesn't he know that pedal lives matter?
Is mental illness a thing with skateboarders? I had a run in last year with a skateboarder about 40 years old carrying booze, who said I should not be busking here because I was depriving the homeless of a begging spot. Can't argue with that logic.
This asshole wasn't too smart. I got a full description and video uploaded to the Vancouver police dept. Warrant is out. Make this video go viral. Help me find this scum. He’s likely living in downtown Vancouver, or close, likely unemployed, as this was 1:30 pm on a weekday. This is not random. This is planned. Any lead will be rewarded with major bandcamp downloads.
I want to thank Wampler and Keeley for replacing and repairing my pedals, for free. I even got a new improved version of the Dual fusion. Great service, and that's why I stick with companies like this. Pay a bit more for the pedals, but service is worth it. In contrast, companies like Joyo, where you pay $50 a pedal, don't even respond to you when you write them.
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[@deadlightdrifter3462]

Wow that guy was really stickin it to the man with that one. Fighting fascism with one skateboard at a time. He's proably in a band called rage against the pedal board.

[@shatnershairpiece]

🤣🤣 Thanks for the laughs. Pinned!

[@clown134]

how exactly you were able to deduce an antifascist intent is amazing. how did you do that?

[@shatnershairpiece]

@clown134 wow. do you not understand wit, sarcasm and irony? oh wait….your name.

[@JamesGowan]

Those who can’t create: destroy. I’m so glad you have some wonderful fans that will replace what you lost. Perhaps the pedals have got better since bought them and you’ll get the 2.0 models! Blessing in disguise. God bless you. Turn to him in this time of need!

[@shatnershairpiece]

I agree. a lot of angry sad people out there. one pedal was upgraded to newer version. , the other repaired as it is not made anymore.

[@DiscreetHobo]

Nearly 700 CAD worth of pedals destroyed. A big mercy that Wampler and Keeley are replacing your pedals for free. what an asshole that guy is

[@shatnershairpiece]

The companies were just as disgusted as I was.

[@20alphabet]

Adam Henry, as the cops say... and speaking of such, it wouldn't surprise me if the guy was a cop's kid. Acted like one.

[@MicTheOni]

Dude at this point you need a body guard. (I'll do it if I have to lol) I've had it with these mutants, man.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Preferably a woman who also dances well while I play. That's a two in one.

[@memorysometimers3067]

Typical Vancouver. Currently.

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

Solid Gold Ninja Dancer. And a police dog disguised as a seeing eye dog, for when strangers get too close and are getting too aggressive

[@davidsotovega9113]

Good Choice!!! 😂✌️🖖​@@shatnershairpiece

[@blueabattoir]

THEY CANT STOP SHATNERS HAIRPIECE

[@shatnershairpiece]

It's true. I've been attacked before. Had the guy arrested, went right back to playing.

[@buddyboy6783]

Dude's like 40 years old, skateboarding around in that outfit...? No wonder he hates life

[@shatnershairpiece]

nailed it.

[@FrankStewart-go7zr]

🤣

[@infowazz]

Never bring up age, its unavoidable to us all. I'm 50 and skateboarding was huge in the late 80s and 90s. My last board was stolen so not sure how long i would have skated. I really sucked so not that long lol. Now his outfit and the obligatory tattoos is another thing. Looked like the singer from Smash Mouth. Which i would like to do to him.

[@jaimegutier273]

@@infowazz what the hell is an grow up man still skateboarding? There is something wrong when they still behave like children, and this video proves it.

[@weirdshort_YT]

@@jaimegutier273 Cmon man. The destruction of property is definitely immature behavior. But skateboarding itself is not, at any age.

[@thinkthinker44]

Life has us all so tender inside our protective shells right now. I cried everytime you had a beautiful human interaction. Knowing from the vid title that you suffer great loss before the end of your day. Much love to you. You seriously rock as a human and an artist.

[@shatnershairpiece]

glad you understand what the channel is about. The life of a busker in a rotting downtown core. Yin and Yang, evil vs good. And thanks for subbing.

[@stevemora7845]

Wtf !?!? Who does sh%t like this. He still failed in stopping you and you sounded great after that. 🙌💪👏🤘

[@shatnershairpiece]

I keep playing until power runs out.

[@shatnershairpiece]

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[@angusorvid8840]

You're one of the best players I've ever heard. Unfortunately, a lot of people act like drunk, stomping rhinos with zero respect for personal space, never mind a man trying to make a living.

[@shatnershairpiece]

@angusorvid8840 that’s the amazing thing. I am treated worse than an actual drug dealer or criminal. The hate towards musicians and buskers is fascinating. When I grew up it was a cool thing to play guitar and study to be a musician. I don't know why it became uncool. another busker I know says he was hit with a beer bottle the day before.

[@angusorvid8840]

@@shatnershairpiece It's the same here in L.A. Although I've never busked anywhere, I've known many who have, and other street performers including many at Venice Beach. It's a hard way to make a living on a good day. You really have to be on top of your game, all the time. And the unfortunate thing is we live in a society where art and artists are treated with disdain, as though we are doing some disservice to the harmony of the spheres that keep the business world turning. We're treated as though we are in their way. Or, a novelty. "Look! A man playing guitar/saxophone/violin. Let's go bug him! I'm gonna stuff a few bills in his saxophone, see if that'll shut him up. Ha Ha Ha!" We're treated like beggars in a world that doesn't give a hoot about the poor, the unfortunate, and the creative. Society has become crass and uncultured. I don't know the situation in Canada regarding school music programs, but they've all but eliminated them here in the states. Only the very wealthy school districts have music programs. When I was in school even a poor kid like me could still learn piano, or if we played trumpet or violin, use an instrument on load from the school, which many of my friends did. I was lucky in that my parents gave me a Yamaha trumpet when I was nine, and a guitar when I turned eleven. This harsh attitude towards artists and their art they create comes from a place of barbarity. It's tough to deal with. I hope it can change. I'd love to tell you to keep fighting the good fight. But you shouldn't have to fight. You should be able to get respect simply for being a human being who plays wonderful music.

[@shatnershairpiece]

great comment. I agree.. Arts and culture is dead in Vancouver. live music scene died ten years ago. people are now happy with AI music and it may take years for actual human made music to be cool again. I have had kids on the street take my picture and tell me they had never seen a live musician before. no one even understands what a musician is anymore. they can’t be bothered to spend years themselves learning an instrument, takes way too much time. video games and tik tok are more fun. you know you’re living in a clown world when somebody making a reaction video about some song they just heard gets 100,000 clicks while me improvising the song on the street gets 300 clicks. lowest common denominator garbage is what people consume.

[@angusorvid8840]

@@shatnershairpiece Young people don't even know where fruits and vegetables come from, like hearts of palm and artichokes. They don't dedicate themselves to long-term disciplines or crafts like learning an instrument or writing because they are addicted to the instant dopamine high that comes with pushing a button and letting AI do everything. One reason learning an instrument is beneficial to children is that it shows them the art of mastery. To master a skill you must be a good student and admit you don't know it all, or anything, and be open to learning. Mastering the guitar, violin, sax, piano, painting, sculpture, teaches you how to learn. Once you understand what it is to be disciplined and follow through you have an advantage in life most people lack. To learn discipline is to learn to control your own mind, your own thought process. Our mind can be our own biggest enemy, or our best friend.

[@shatnershairpiece]

very astute comment. thanks for contributing one of the best assessments in this thread.

[@jkr3878]

I nearly cried when he did that. If I was there he would not be riding that skateboard dude. You are absolute legend for continuing the jam. 🤟

[@hailalexander93]

Man, I commend you. This is why I won't play in the street, if someone did this to me my guitar would become a literal axe and I'd have to go Keith Richards on him and probably wind up in jail. And I'm nowhere near as good a player as you so it's a lot more likely to happen to me lol. I hope you can find the guy, take it easy and keep playing strong brother.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Quite a few busker won't even play this spot anymore. They let the addicts, drunks, psychos win.

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

@@shatnershairpiece I’m genuinely sorry for you Shantner Guitar Man. What about playing with your back to a wall?? Getting some Solid Gold Ninja Dancers? Playing not at such a random /open spot ? Maybe a place where people have to stop for a few more seconds? Pay window at a train station? In front of a restaurant? By a ticket window for a popular sight seeing spot? It’s a steady trickle of people in downtown , but they’re not stopping..... sorry about that

[@1mataleo1]

He is a much better man than me as well. If that happened to me it would take a small army to get me off of the guy and I would definitely end up in prison. That’s why I avoid putting myself in situations where that kind of stuff can happen, because once it does, it’s too late

[@shatnershairpiece]

I had my back to a wall here. made no difference. dancers would be great but I have to pay them. can’t afford it. . this is THE busking spot as it has the most traffic. Not allowed to play in front of restaurants.

[@MrJasonodonnell]

I can tell by the way he skates he has never sought to be "masterful" at anything, he has leant the basics well, but never gone beyond that, His physic and clothing tell an equal story.

[@julianandonov3869]

not even the basics. Dude could not footbreak properly.

[@dillipphunbar7924]

These are interesting times...demons have been let loose and now madness takes hold of the weak, vulnerable and imbalanced. There is no logic to it. Praise to the people that support you and that pedal company for their generosity. Keep on truckin'!

[@orionvassi]

An old dude on a skateboard with anger issues. I've met a few haha. I bet it's not the first time he's smashed something randomly. You have balls of steel bro, never stop jamming!

[@shatnershairpiece]

when standing still in one spot, you become a magnet for mental illness.

[@smkh2890]

Shocking that a player like this can't make a living from his music !

[@shatnershairpiece]

not only that, it’s expenses like replacing pedals, repairs. I got $20 from the woman tipping and $800 in pedal damage. I'm lucky to make $800 in a month. Most of my busking money goes right back into maintenance.

[@sas6384]

Clicked for the destruction, stayed for the shredding.

[@oliverwhisper]

I’m sorry the dregs were out today. I don’t think the people casually walking by know that you’re a world class guitarist! And that you recently had surgery and almost lost your life!! Take care. The streets are mean. God bless.

[@shatnershairpiece]

people don’t care about musicians, live music, or guitar anymore. music is valueless, and everywhere. It will take years of AI music mediocrity before people get fed up and start appreciating humans again. this cretin in the video is like AI personified: an attack on real music.

[@andyzef4329]

Man I'm sorry this happened to you :( sad world we live in. But you're a champ for just picking your chin up and playing on for all to enjoy. I commend you for that. Please never stop! Love from the UK

[@tobysirus4996]

Got to be one in every crowd. You be safe out there my man !

[@shatnershairpiece]

Here's the hilarious part. Lost 3 subs on this video already! Talk about support! 🤣🤣

[@manwithumbrella]

How DARE you go against a skate-bro, bro? When he's arrested, you might be visited by his brethren, be watchful and careful, dude.

[@shatnershairpiece]

not sure if this is sarcasm.

[@blueabattoir]

manwithumbrella Are you trying to make some kind of joke?

[@manwithumbrella]

@@shatnershairpiece Pretty sure it is. But my concern is serious, the cult of the skateboard is as well.

[@manwithumbrella]

@@blueabattoir No, are you OK?

[@godbyone]

They might arrest guitar player because he didn’t offer his guitar to sacrifice. World is backwards.

[@shatnershairpiece]

in Canada, it’s illegal to even carry pepper spray.

[@jammygitt]

True. Everything is inverted. Hello Satanism.

[@oupwo7468]

@@shatnershairpiece same in France. Yet shit like that AND worst happens. When you defend : they arrest YOU. The police is only made to witness what happened afterwards and to hit the innocent in countries like that.

[@TheChristafershawn]

@@shatnershairpiece Sad and backwards.

[@zach7j]

@@shatnershairpiece wtf 💀

[@EyesOfEgypt]

I would of lost it if that were me dude. Wow! Hopefully that guy will be brought to justice!

[@shatnershairpiece]

Hope this video goes viral and he's tracked down.

[@witchfindergeneral13]

That breaks my heart brother. It makes me angry at the same time. I’m happy the pedal companies stepped up to help out. That part is a positive thing.

[@shatnershairpiece]

yes, that’s why I stick with these companies: service.

[@The_Absurdistt]

Sick, sick world filled with psychopaths. Thanks Wanpler and Keeley for helping this cool dude continue his beautiful playing. Cheers.

[@shatnershairpiece]

yes, they were sickened by it like I was. The amazing part is there are trolls in the comments who are completely support of this POS

[@HenritheHorse]

Man I know how great all those pedals are and it's amazing that Robert and Brian are helping to replace some of it!

[@shatnershairpiece]

We agree!

[@robinmiller7958]

Great tone! You definitely have a rare ability to play pretty good sounding solo guitar for way longer than I would run out of ideas and start repeating. Then you continue for so long after that that MY fingers start hurting!

[@shatnershairpiece]

Thanks for not calling it 'noodling'.

[@floridapatriotsfan9242]

You have an amazing God given talent. That guy full of hate most likely was jealous of you and wanted to shut your playing up! Godspeed and keep on jamming!

[@tomcat7525]

Some mothers do have 'em.🤪I admire how you were able to stay calm and 'keep on chooglin'

[@shatnershairpiece]

yeah, I don’t stop until battery runs out.

[@squirelova1815]

"Holy Shnikes!" This fellow has got it TOTALLY together on his instrument even playing over Salsa changes! Wow. Absolutely GREAT.

[@eggpod4567]

People like that piss me off. Why are there so many, out to destroy creativity? No matter where you are in life. Love how you didnt let that ruin your amazing shred session. It's beautiful man.

[@ejicon3099]

That really sucks to see. I really surprise you didn't take your guitar and turn it into an axe at that moment. Good on you for keeping your cool and I'm glad those two companies are replacing your pedals so you can get back to jamming like Santa.

[@SavageImprint]

RIP the Monterey, that lunatic is a total VIBE KILLER! All jokes aside, I clicked for the title but stayed for your playing, phenomenal and hypnotic, especially over those Latin rhythms!

[@shatnershairpiece]

Monterey was repaired

[@SKELLZ_]

Wow insane. Maybe his girlfriend left him for a guitar player? 😂

[@shatnershairpiece]

or he hates Santana

[@jm9841]

Or he can't play good like you. Probably can't skate either. Glad you getting new stuff. Hope he gets caught and not slapped on the wrist. That's like stealing my tool box. How am I going to buy new tools if I have none to make money with?

[@SKELLZ_]

@@shatnershairpiece 😂😂😂

[@abrock6215]

That was crazy for sure, can't understand why someone would go out of their way to come over to you on the street and damage your equipment. If a person doesn't want to hear you play all they have to do is walk on by. It's not like you're keeping them up at night in an apartment building. And by the way I think you are very talented and love Santana...but I really like the UFO T Shirt, it was one of my favorite bands back in the day.

[@shatnershairpiece]

exactly. this guy planned this. possibly hired to do it.

[@kyleswiz9012]

@@shatnershairpiecethe level of degeneracy is uncanny

[@shatnershairpiece]

I have a lot of f...ked up trolls on youtube. Would not doubt that someone hired him to do it.

[@kyleswiz9012]

vancouver getting more and more less friendly i see. stay safe out there brother, i hope people stand up to people when this happens but man the stuff they put in the crack these days makes them so strong and violent i dont blame them for not. RIP to those pedals😢 glad theyre getting replaced though. sending love ❤from manitoba ✌️. awesome shredding as always 🎸🔥

[@shatnershairpiece]

Thanks. Yes, every year it's crazier, due to free hard drugs for all program. I know buskers who won't play this spot anymore. Too risky for them. I know a guy who had a beer bottle thrown at him at this spot.

[@Laserus]

Boss pedals would have survived….in fact, if you had enough of them, you could build a bomb shelter. All kidding aside, sorry for the loss of your 3 pedals. Great playing man!

[@jefferylebowski1265]

Hey man sorry for your loss on those pedals that sucks. I hope justice is served for that psycho. I got several pedals I could sell or even give to you for free to make up for the damaged one’s. Let me know if your interested. Keep on rockin Robin✌️

[@shatnershairpiece]

I appreciate the offer very much. wampler saw this video, and were so disgusted, they replaced the dual fusion for free. Keeley saw this video and repaired my univibe for free. This is why I stick with well known companies. Service!

[@acris4167]

Still think having a German shepherd nearby would be handy, but then ya got to feed him and clean up.

[@mikestone234]

The show must go on…we love ya bro! KZbin took you off my subscription, had to go find you. Wish I was there. Kid would be eating dog turds in the park.

[@SolomonIsGod1]

what a shame - back in the days skateboarders would apreciate good music -

[@shatnershairpiece]

this cretin is like AI personified.

[@billdivine9501]

Dude, you’re freaking amazing! You’d make a killing on the Santa Monica pier! You’re famous! I could listen to this all day. You also inspire me to play, so, thanks man! Wish I was half as good.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Glad you enjoy it! Check out the links to download the audio.

[@ectoplasm]

I think that guy is just still really upset about NOFX breaking up and decided to take it out on you and Carlos.

[@StylishJet91697]

@ectoplasm underrated comment🤣

[@Greencheese333]

Dude, you are out there just killing it.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

How terrible. Im so sorry for your loss.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Thanks. It's the never ending joys of busking.

[@Haze-Haze]

I don't understand what would make someone do something like this, here you are entertaining sounding great and KILLING IT.. Then some asshole like that guy comes up and criminally damages your stuff for no apparent reason. That guy makes the whole skateboard community look BAD.. Trust me, they'd kick that guy's ass too! I can't Imagine this happening to me while busking, but I've had my stuff or a guitar stolen, etc. unfortunately today we always have to have eyes around our heads and cameras too. KEEP IT UP AND STAY STRONG! I'm subscribed and love seeing you do what you love man!

[@MrRidleyDog]

ummm his music sucks, he's annoying and look at how people have to maneuver around all his garbage on the sidewalk. Dude is a menace, everyone that works around there hates him.

[@yosefsantoni599]

@@MrRidleyDog So that gives him the right to destroy his equipment? It's a free country. You can stand to plug your ears and keep walking if you don't like some harmless music. Or are you the spineless cretin in the video?

[@shatnershairpiece]

It’s a world now where a drug addicts are free to roam the streets and yet street musicians get attacked. I guess being a musician isn’t cool anymore.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Ridleydog = failed guitar player.

[@joshtraceysurfing]

Geez! What a lunatic! I'm glad that he didn't come after you. Glad you are ok and that your pedals are being replaced.

[@shatnershairpiece]

thanks. know another guy who played here had a beer bottle thrown at him.

[@joshtraceysurfing]

@@shatnershairpiece imagine feeling so compelled to go around doing things like that. Scary.

[@tonyvalle794]

I'm in Nashville right now. Brother you are as good as anyone I have heard here. ❤❤❤

[@shatnershairpiece]

Thanks! Wish I was there. Do they have buskers there?

[@tonyvalle794]

@shatnershairpiece I haven't been downtown yet, but on the East side they don't. Soo many places to play.

[@SHEERRAA]

5:21 really put a smile on my face :D

[@Alexpaka1111]

I have to keep my live gear within arms reach now. Some crazy homeless guy tried to steal our generator last summer while we were playing live on the street.

[@shatnershairpiece]

i’ve had my bungee cord stolen

[@buzzyhampton9546]

So intense bro hammer. Wow! Good news is, I’m listening to your street rig through mine. So cool. I play through boss duel cube. Sounds good my man! Dang, crazy! 🐝🎶

[@amerocker]

Nice playing. I thought you gave up busking. Good to see you again. I did not think something like your equipment being destroyed would happen in Canada.

[@shatnershairpiece]

thanks . try not to let the insane dictate my lifestyle. but it gets worse here every year.

[@BSomme]

Oh man I'm so sorry this has happened to you Robin! What a total ass somebody forgot to take his meds haha.. I hope you manage to track down that idiot! Much love from Scotland! 🤘😝🤘

[@shatnershairpiece]

thanks. this area is getting worse all the time. a lot of buskers won’t even play here anymore.

[@BSomme]

@@shatnershairpiece That's sad to hear that area has gone down hill! Thank you for continuing to play your music regardless you have balls of steel my friend! Keep on rockin Robin! Your awesome! 🤘😝🤘🎸🎸🎸

[@shatnershairpiece]

the free hard drugs for all program last year didn’t help. this spot is a teetering battle between ‘art and culture’ (buskers) or being taken over by addicts, psychotics. I know buskers who refuse to play here anymore.

[@BSomme]

@@shatnershairpiece I see a lot of drugged out peeps in your videos! It must be very disheartening to be surrounded by zombies when your jamming! I can understand why a lot of buskers won't play there anymore! I'm glad you stand your ground and continue to play at that spot! Music is needed in the world! Rock on brother you are greatly appreciated! 🤘😝🤘🎸🎸🎸

[@shatnershairpiece]

I've started to play more often at Canada place, which has lots of security. It can be hit and miss there depending on time of day, but it's almost all tourists and no psychos. I get used to being completely ignored, but being attacked while making music is getting ridiculous. Even a drug dealer at this spot wouldn't be attacked like this.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

Crazies out there. I guess it's just an occupational hazard when busking. Anyhow I realized I was not subbed but fixed that now by subbing. The least I could do. Keep on rocking. There are still a lot of us who appreciate musical talent and loud guitars. Karma should deal with that skateboard a-hole!

[@akawojo]

don't worry too much, you got amazing fans from all over the world!

[@shatnershairpiece]

@@akawojo but I do worry, for my safety. fans can’t help me in these situations. I am on my own out there.

[@user-rt1si7uh7t]

That was uncalled for by skateboarder man, I'm glad your getting your pedals replaced from one guitarist to another.🎉

[@shatnershairpiece]

yeah, the companies were quite disgusted by this video. it’s good advertising for them.

[@_Game0ver_]

Typical coward. Uses a weapon on objects that can't fight back and then runs away when confronted.

[@shatnershairpiece]

exactly.

[@HALO4246]

the way you handled this, master class

[@shatnershairpiece]

see so much insanity hardly anything phases anymore.

[@tanglewood95]

Cant keep a good man down,massive respect from uk

[@ZiggyTheAdventurer]

17:31 for LUNATIC

[@andrewglenn4199]

I think Robert and Brian are truly awesome dudes for helping you out like that. I always had a high opinion of them and their brands, but this just proves what legends they are. Sorry you had to experience that.

[@mrBDeye]

We need to analyze why the music of Carlos Santana triggered that skateboard boy.

[@thisislogout]

This guys shredding is tip top! Very melodic. Very tight. Awesome tone. Why this guy is not in a band or touring with the best musicians all over the world is beyond me.

[@shatnershairpiece]

glad you enjoy it. I used to be in bands about 10 years ago, but all the clubs closed and there’s no more work. I also found I prefer being on the street because I get to do my own thing and improvise as long as I want and these are things I could never do in a band. if you search KZbin “the singer’s on tour winking judge’ you can find my instrumental trio gigs.

[@thisislogout]

@@shatnershairpiece Thanks. I'll definitely search for the video! Keep shredding! 👍

[@JDCUSA]

Is that the same character that turned off your amp while you were playing at a different location? He wore a short skirt and flip flops with 3 or 4 inch thick soles.

[@shatnershairpiece]

I thought this at first, but other guy was a lot fatter.

[@channelnamegoeshere4670]

Skater wants to be punk rock, but can't rock so you're left with just a punk.

[@33shin33]

This is really horrible. Wish you all the best!

[@shatnershairpiece]

it’s a first in 9 years on the street.

[@Ji-oo1tt]

Maybe it's just because i don't get out much or have a lot of exposure to people, but who wouldn't like this ambient music downtown? is downtown supposed to have library rules or something?

[@shatnershairpiece]

yes, there are still those that prefer sirens, jackhammers, traffic, screaming lunatics to music. amazing but true.

[@ALushPair]

Wow this guy's guitar playing is incredible

[@VE3RKP]

I don't think that kid knew you were recording video. Someone out here is going to recognize him and he will meet karma. Good on you to continue to play and not let it bother you much. I hope you made a police report as they too might already know who he is.

[@shatnershairpiece]

police have this video and full description.

[@jeffpricefamily3905]

To bad you didn't get a whole new kick ass sound from the skateboard guy. Shatner's Jam Box !!!!!!!!!

[@shatnershairpiece]

@@jeffpricefamily3905 maybe he was trying to add sound effects to my jam.

[@MarioBellTattoos]

What is wrong with people?! Keep rocking man.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Gets worse every year down here. Free hard drugs for all didn't help. Drunks, addicts, psychotics roam free all day.

[@pierreandreassen287]

Love watching your videos! Your guitar playing is very inspirational! But goddamn what an idiot! I been skateboarding for about 30 years and from what I can tell looking at that guy he probobly uses his skateboard as a transportation around town, so most likely hes probobly not hanging out at the nearest local skatepark. You can see it when he rolls in that he probobly doesn´t have the balance of someone that uses their board for more than going to point A and B. Also he doesn´t seem to have skate shoes on, just regular runnershoes maybe. I could be wrong! I would guess that some sort of local skateboard media related instagram page would be able to find out maybe! Its usually a small community!

[@shatnershairpiece]

Thanks! I hope the community can help track him down.

[@jaimegutier273]

Looks like a model citizen that never passed his teenagers.

[@danwilhite]

That was disturbing! What a @#%&*! Keeley and Wampler are both awesome! Keep rocking!

[@shatnershairpiece]

yes it was. but I keep playing through all of it.

[@20alphabet]

Apparently his girlfriend broke up with him at a Santana concert.

[@shatnershairpiece]

there’s definitely some childhood trauma there with Latin music.

[@Streamertail]

Not the Wampler!!!!😢😢😢

[@shatnershairpiece]

@@Streamertail yes, and also my Keeley Monterey univibe, value $375.

[@Streamertail]

@@shatnershairpiece 0.0 the utter maniac.... I'm so sorry for your loss mate...

[@jaymike3302]

No, not the Giggler. They, they, they killed him man. They killed the Giggler.

[@nordicpill8855]

This was guaranteed a planned attack. Probably from a Castro Junior loyalist who got angry from reading some of your comments and community posts. I would watch my back in case he'd ever decide to come back! In the meantime, I have liked and commented! I hope the algorithm picks up and spreads this video around so he can get caught! You should post more details about his estimated age, weight, tattoos etc so that we got a better description (video isn't super clear on details).

[@shatnershairpiece]

It’s obvious it was planned. entire busker community and skateboard groups, cops, have been given this video and a description.

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

I was busking in Glasgow in 1987 and guy snatched my guitar and smashed it up, welcome to my world.😢 there's loonies everywhere 😢😢😢😢

[@magvs_mæstro216]

I wish to have your patience one day. I could use it now actually. You have my full support sir. Rock on \m/-_-\m/

[@0verload]

You're very good! I hear / feel emotion in your playing, and your tone is great! Sorry that jerk smashed your pedals, he definitely was a lunatic. BTW Would you be able to tell me what wireless setup you're using for your guitar? I've got one but it really zaps my tone. Since your tone is still good despite using one, I figure you must have a good one and would be ever so grateful to know which make and model it is so I could look into purchasing one for myself. Thanks in advance, and keep up the shredding :)

[@shatnershairpiece]

thanks. it’s a getaria . 5 megahertz. don’t get 2 megahertz.

[@0verload]

@@shatnershairpiece Thank you!

[@bryansmith6865]

WOW, what is wrong with people. Sorry this happened man

[@adamfindlay7091]

Sounds incredible. Keep on, shaman.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Thanks!

[@roddas26]

How were you so calm? Kinda seemed like you knew him somehow? That was crazy.

[@shatnershairpiece]

no. I was surprised. never saw this mutant before, but I am used to seeing everything out here. not my first day. been here since 2015.

[@infowazz]

Have you considered wearing Fruit of the Loom and a cowboy hat? It's sad seeing so many walk by like they hear that everyday. I promise to buy some tunes. Especially the hour long Maggot Brain. That is insane!!!!!

[@shatnershairpiece]

🤣 might work.

[@JamesBond-py8xs]

Vancouver police have video of him? Yeah..like they're going to do anything. Like they say, there's an asshole born every minute. Keep on keepin on my man!

[@shatnershairpiece]

@@JamesBond-py8xs exactly. Better chance of finding him from this video.

[@melvinschrute9617]

How someone could do this is beyond me. If you really don't want to listen to someone who's sharing their talents with the world, then you're not forced to, just walk the other way and don't bother them. Thank you for continuing to play even with the continuous risk of these psychopaths harassing you. Your music truly does bring some life to this otherwise declining city.

[@manwithumbrella]

Cutting that speaker cone in his amp back in '64 was a boon to Dave Davies, maybe he was just trying to help in a similar way to improve your tone.

[@shatnershairpiece]

he didn’t like salsa or Santana. Perhaps his mother was a Santana groupie and he was abandoned by his father, Carlos. I wasn’t even playing ‘smooth’.

[@nicholasrella6904]

Destroying a pedalboard should be a capital offense. I don't think I can watch this. I've never witnessed a pedalboard attack. Graphic images may be too disturbing. Sorry for your loss. As a pedal lover, this truly breaks my heart.

[@naturalmusicman444]

Good tone and playing man

[@TheMoneyMakingMentor]

Crazy people in Canada too.

[@greencontact]

So sad to see how bad some people are feeling with themselves so they have to do shit like this.. you play great and happy to hear some good people helped to replace your pedals.

[@toobdogs4675]

Youre gnarly shredding FAR outshines that loser.

[@TexasHill]

Sorry to hear the bad news bud. Glad we can roll Frosty , Strapped and Dangerous here in Texas.

[@shatnershairpiece]

In Canada, you can get arrested for using pepper spray to defend yourself.

[@TexasHill]

@@shatnershairpiece- omg, I'm soo sorry to hear that brother. I'm praying for you and all my neighbors up in Canada. God Bless you guys.

[@TOPTENTRAVEL01]

Thanks!

[@pawnmack]

He'd be eating that guitar if it was me there.

[@shatnershairpiece]

I wouldn’t risk this guitar.

[@gimmicklessnews6047]

I was thinking the same, but as i was also thinking shatnershairpiece wouldnt want to damage the guitar to add to the cost of damages..

[@infirmatube1556]

What could have possibly been their motivation? People can sometimes be so weird and malicious.

[@shatnershairpiece]

This was planned. I think he was paid to do it.

[@FortJables]

You should submit this to local news, or Global/CTV

[@shatnershairpiece]

I think I did contact somebody and they never did get back to me.

[@peanutygoodness]

Second thought - this would absolutely drive me fn crazy if I had to work or live in earshot. If it was only an hour a day then ok, but something tells me it’s longer than that. I’d just put my amp in the window and play in A# pentatonic with intentional breaks into the diminished to cause enough dissonance that it would get uncomfortable..

[@shatnershairpiece]

maybe put up a video before talking, poser. you haven’t got a clue about guitar playing. You know what drives me crazy? useless trolls.

[@pacmanmcquack8981]

Karma will get that sorry excuse of whatever IT was

[@kipponi]

Skateboard most useless for me but psychopaths use it for destroying other man stuff. Next he will do it to some victim 🤬. This world really goes FU'ups. I blame too much drugs and "smart" phones.