My Top 5 Custom Keyboards of 2024

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you for the feature 🙏🏽 loved the video!

[@thecaptainsterling]

Of course man! The Encore blew me away this year and I kept coming back for more each week ❤

[@conin.v]

Hi Tristan!, I'd say I had a gut feeling the KMG B65 would be your number one by recalling all the boards you built, since, at least for me, it's also in my top rated boards of 2024 probably tied at first place with the Glare 65, although the GB for the latter ran back in 2023, and was delivered this year. Thanks a lot for the video and the amazing pics!

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@conin.v man I wanna get a glare, so lovely as well! Thanks for watching!

[@BorisGTech]

Love the format, want to see more more videos of you talking, Tristan!

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@BorisGTech coming up!!

[@extrapriusplease]

2024 is the year of CAPTAIN STERLING

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@extrapriusplease much love bro! You’re too kind!

[@cursedkb]

@@extrapriusplease this guy is really telling the truth to us 🐧

[@jordantuggle4384]

Thanks for all your content this year!

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@jordantuggle4384 thanks for the support!!

[@sixxtylol]

Great vid. Was enjoyable to hear your genuine thoughts on everything because it didn’t seem like you were going off of a script. Not that scripts are bad or anything but definitely felt a lot more personal and was more engaging. Cheers and Happy Holidays

[@thecaptainsterling]

Yeah I wrote a script and tried that route but it felt too stiff. I ditched it and just tried to chat like I would on streams. It definitely made the video longer than anticipated but I agree, it feels much more natural!

[@JordanDoesKeebs]

This is a really well made video and totally fun to watch. Love all the different camera angles and b-roll. Thats a like and a sub from me as a first time viewer.

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@JordanDoesKeebs thank you so much. I spent so long on this one so hearing that made me smile. I really appreciate it!

[@VocalicElm697]

This is an amazing list! Thank you very much for the 2024 content! cheers to more in 2025!

[@thecaptainsterling]

Thanks!! I can’t wait!!

[@CrispySenpai]

Loved the video, great job!

[@Brian.Gregorio]

To own one on your list… I am so content! As a new hobbyist you’re one of the builders that have only pointed my in the right direction! So thank you for a great year

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@Brian.Gregorio aww that’s so kind! Thanks for supporting me! I hope you have fun building!

[@keypothecary]

What an amazing year for keyboards, great mentions all around!

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@keypothecary thanks for all you do for the channel my friend!!

[@YallTech]

Dang, I felt like you might either cry, or propose to that b65. Very sweet!

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@YallTech 😂😂😂 who knows

[@auaena]

Great list!

[@keyboard_dad]

Great video man. I think it came out great! I agree with your list ..although EH would be my #1 (just by trying yours in Texas 😅). Hope we get to meet up again in the new year. Thanks for all the tips and recommendations over this past year!

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@keyboard_dad thanks for always being in my corner man! I hope we get to meet again soon too 🙌🏼

[@LosKeyboards-]

I have to say that the B65 is somehow an addictive keyboard, apart from the spectacular looks there's something with it that makes it not leave my desk

[@thecaptainsterling]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@hermanstrauss]

I totally get the number 1. Sometimes the build just hits the correct typing feel when you don't expect it. I used to return to qk60 a lot (despite having several others, more expensive boards), because the build I achieve always felt... Productive(?) to type on. Like... I almost don't think about it, compared to some other boards that remind me that I'm typing on a custom board (the spring might be just slightly too light or heavy, the sound little too off etc). Great video as always el capitan.

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@hermanstrauss yeah I totally agree. It’s hard to put into words exactly but I tried my best haha. Thanks for the support!!

[@nucket_]

wouldve loved some sound tests 😩

[@thecaptainsterling]

Coming to my IG this week! Will upload the short here too. It was just too much for one video I felt 😮‍💨

[@gk5947]

You're teasing us with that GMK Orenji on the thumbnail

[@cursedkb]

The thing that makes me know Captain Sterling is SWK Ghost Dragon (aka Goat of budget switches) and M-One Stabs. Captain Sterling did something that i can't shake off my addiction to. It's SWK Ghost Dragon.

[@thecaptainsterling]

This means so much to me. You have no idea! Thanks for the support 🫶🏻

[@cursedkb]

@ I'm addicted to loud sounding keyboards so SWK Ghost Dragon is the best budget switches that i can buy for 0.35 cent per switch. Crazy cheap and yummy high pitch clack 🐧

[@RadRemi]

❤❤❤❤❤ Fire video

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@RadRemi thanks bro!!

[@Plastic_bitz]

thanks for the video

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@Plastic_bitz thanks for the support 🙌🏼

[@gaphs879]

Something tells me this guy loves 60-65% keebs 😂 (PLEASE check out the Pangea mini)

[@thecaptainsterling]

It was just a year that they really stole the show I think 😂

[@ievaday]

huh. I expected a Neo75 CU honorable mention

[@thecaptainsterling]

@@ievaday well I filmed this a week ago and built the Neo75 CU just two days ago. If I had built it before it definitely would’ve. But the Neo75 CU and Shelby65 will both be up for the awards in 2025 since it’ll technically be 12 months from now

[@ievaday]

@@thecaptainsterlinggood to know it will at least get some recognition next time! thanks for the reply.

[@ProtomanZ]

Alu top mount is premium

[@Ciz4Crummy]

All beautiful keyboards… I couldn’t rank them.

[@luvtravis]

CX500 would be #1

[@luvtravis]

wait that's Moto Guzzi V7!!?

[@prestonvarner611]

i want to get a protagonist so bad.

[@thecaptainsterling]

GET ONEEEE 😮‍💨

[@cursedkb]

just get one at local vendors

[@kristiankip866]

no void... howwwwwwww :(

[@cristianbuono3989]

All bullshit

[@thecaptainsterling]

HUH