Building My Dream Home Recording Studio Pt. 1

[@FacersYT]

That studio guy’s voice has so much bass, man can do a whole bassline with just that voice. Super deep and cool

[@LiamNashMiller]

Congrats on 500,000 subs. Could we get a special video for your Guitar/Amp collection. I am sure that it will be a successful and that many of your viewers (including me) have anticipated for some time.

[@notkray8468]

Specially that pedal collection in his closet.

[@brandonbarnes743]

I would love to see that

[@rogerploch1251]

Valid

[@theosnowling8882]

Please please please

[@samwheeler-brown7458]

Seconded hard! Love to see your axes Rhett!

[@TonyCharity206]

I wasn't sure what to think when I first started watching your videos, but you have proven yourself to be a sincere, honest, passionate about your craft artist, who gives back to the community and gets compensated for your hard work. I appreciate your videos more and more. I really hate when someone tells me I am lucky for things that I worked hard to achieve, so I won't say that for you, but you are blessed, and I for one am glad to have found your channel and enjoy watching your videos! Thank you Rhett!

[@RhettShull]

Thanks so much for the kind words Tony!

[@martinpre7572]

Rhett, is it possible for you to do a map of the studio to see the actual space? It's hard to understand from the camera angle and it can be useful for us to see the space of each room Thanks I love this series I'm a builder too so can't wait to see the next episode.

[@deadshot4245]

blueprints would be very cool to get a top down perspective

[@maxwellblakely7952]

That was exactly my thought too. Some drawings would help this project greatly.

[@a1guitarmaker]

Yes! We need to see a floor plan!!!

[@ryanforresterrenaissancesa4204]

Honestly, why do you care? Creepy much?

[@maxwellblakely7952]

@@ryanforresterrenaissancesa4204 I just commented bc I’ve been in the trades for 30+ years and can’t help it. Whenever I see a construction project I’m curious. Other than that screw you.

[@jdigital1]

Very Inspiring I Can't Wait To See The Finished Result And Do My Own Build Some Day!

[@titanicsinclair]

Pretty cool seeing a dream come true like this. You really can’t beat a proper control room/live room setup. Tons of cool stuff is going to come out of this. Cheers to 500k!

[@Podcastage]

Congratulations Rhett. This is a huge accomplishment and you deserve the awesome space! Can’t wait to see how it turns out. Keep up the amazing work.

[@joshuahek4564]

About 20:00. The double door part. For how much you are spending on this project, just buy a new door with the correct swing and replace it. With labor it's more expensive to rebuild another door than to just buy a new one, and it will look better and be better insulated. Old ass doors like the existing one are usually not well insulated.

[@Bubblegoose]

A new door might not match the exterior of the house at all. I would almost guarantee that's why they would even entertain the idea of reusing the current door.

[@KarlKarsnark]

This video sponsored by Sweetwater(tm). Not his money. Still not sure why a "musician" who has never really sold, or produced a record gets a sponsored recording studio, but I'm sure there are "reasons". Lots of these sorts of "musicians" on Social Media. Yet, no one ever seems to actually listen to their "music". Can't remember teh last Rhett Shull song, or solo I ever heard.....This comment sponsored by Sweetwater(tm).

[@ScottatHouseonaHill]

@@KarlKarsnark Rhett is in a working, recording band.

[@marmaladecream2233]

Rod Gervais has a fairly cost effective single door construction plan for a 300lbs door that's very well isolated. Double seals, two sheets of MDF attached to a solid core door... it needs a commercial door closer though or else you risk taking a finger off if you get your hand stuck in the hinges.

[@DerekHunt]

Rhett, this is an absolutely fantastic video. It's tremendous to see an expert like Jimmy, speaking with authority on everything. He needs a youtube channel documenting his knowledge, it really is interesting. Also congrats on the subs and studio, you deserve it. Thanks to Sweetwater to sponsoring this as well. For the Sweetwater reps - this is one of the many reasons why we buy stuff from you - your staff and support or artists makes the difference. Keep it up Rhett!

[@johnryan527]

Hey buddy just curious if you got a dog in this fight or a hand in that pie or bird in the bush the wind in them wings or just some dust in the wind could it be a spangled banner to that star could it be a pull switch to light a car could it be hog to the troufgh, the light of the FaR

[@clemcadiddlehopper5706]

@@johnryan527 dude I’m howling at this

[@RhettShull]

Thanks Derek! I think Jimmy is planning on getting his channel going soon.

[@davidjoel111]

It would be so cool to see a studio tour in 20 years, Rhett with white hair, Rick Beato’s style showing clips from this video as before and after.

[@MichaelDionneDrummer]

@ghost mall I'm 32 and I already started having white hair, so yeah...

[@craigreynolds5562]

Congrats Rhett the dream is becoming reality it proves one thing never give up and dreams will come true

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

I enjoyed that. In the 80's I did freelance work wiring up audio. There were a lot of early 4 track and 8 track studios. Some did demos for bands and others made audio for radio and local TV ads. There was a local guy with a day job doing some engineering thing. He had the smarts so designed his own personal studio and word got out before long he designed everyone's. It was all very modest. Built by a few the local 'handyman' guys. Structural improvements were more like removing concrete block or wood pillars and putting up thin steel ones. Less surface for sound to bounce off and great for hanging mic cables, LOL It was a ....Sunn Studio's look out, here we come. Daniel Lanois more famed for producing U2 etc. had one of these. His brother Bob did all the building and it was in their mother's basement. My band parked our gear in it and they used it for free storage. Our booking guy even phoned Bob so he didn't book the studio when we had a gig. Me? since you asked I'm 75.

[@peterdueland4043]

Absolutely love the fact you're actually building a studio, I'm living through you right now, congratulations!

[@BenjaminCenters]

I’ve been looking forward to this series since the livestream when you first started talking about it!

[@ericwarrington6650]

Yeah bro... you have had some challenges w the studio... hope it's better than you imagined..🤘🎸

[@BLBlackDragon]

This is going to be a nice space. And it's cool to see that you, as the homeowner, can do a lot of the work yourself.

[@Tibbon]

I'm building a similar studio in my basement. My basement has mostly brick/stone walls though, so instead of using drywall I'm using fireproof fabric stretched with insulation under it. Some surfaces the insulation are about 12-24" deep. Massive absorption! I have little care for separating sound between rooms, since I'm mostly just recording myself and the thick brick walls already separate enough for me. I choose an MCI JH-528 console.

[@t.sewell1513]

That is going to be sweet. Having your own recording studio would be epic! Happy for you Rhett.

[@user-hn2wc3fy7y]

I freaking love studio builds. I don't know if I would ever want to deal with such an undertaking, but I love seeing builds from the ground up. Acoustics, gear, design, and all that nerdy shit is just so fun to watch.

[@footnotedrummer]

This is what we've been waiting for, Rhett! I think I speak for everyone on this channel when I say CONGRATS! We're living vicariously through you right now.

[@Windowserrorsong]

You can tell this is a PRO studio builder. He has done this a time or two before and it shows. Nice work! PS I watched to the end 😉

[@tone1798]

Rhett, so many of us enjoy watching your studio build! I really like the fact you are sharing doing the physical learning on how and why this or that will or will not work. It’s important. The BACKSTAGE episodes were amazing! Congrats 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@ericjencson9489]

You're doing a great job of staying out of the way and not screwing anything up. Well done.

[@weatheredoakmedia]

I was so captivated by this video. Living in an apartment, I can only dream of being able to do something like this. I've always believed that everyone should get a little demolition and construction experience at some point in their lives because there's something so satisfying about seeing what you've built. Looking forward to part 2!

[@sounddesignmix3002]

How exciting! As a mixer who works from my basement studio the only regret I have is I didn't bust out the floor and go 2 feet lower, and more light. Especially during the winter I wish I had more light! My next studio.....

[@pogocityradio77]

I am loving this! I am a carpenter by day and a musician on the side. This is stimulating on multiple levels!

[@billhannum4117]

Same here

[@edwardcoit9748]

At about the 26:00 he was working on the floor and said “fire in the hole”. What was the tool and what was he doing?

[@pogocityradio77]

@@edwardcoit9748 Ramset, it nails the wood to the concrete floor with a 9 millimeter. You could also use a cut nail.

[@edwardcoit9748]

@@pogocityradio77 Thank you very much. I appreciate the response.

[@perniciousreaper4393]

Yes! Glad you finally found some time to get around to this video, Rhett.

[@juniorg296]

BIG CONGRATS ON 500,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!!!

[@tomp538]

Design and build on the fly without detailed plans; Jimmy is a wizard!

[@jamesnewton485]

Hind sight always being 20/20 it may have been cheaper, if you have the room behind your house, to build a studio from the ground up. The average 3 car garage is usually 22x32ft. That's pretty good size for a home studio. You wouldn't have to worry about load bearing walls or, vent work for the first floor heating and cooling, plumbing or electrical wiring. But again, hind sight is always 20/20. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@gregoryedwards8004]

As a musician, I say Congrats! As a contractor with a lifetime of experience in building sound attenuation spaces in homes or living spaces... No comment...

[@regaudieguillaume]

Absolutely exciting! And completely on spot cause I'm doing the same in my basement. It's an extraordinary project!

[@tambymeatfoot4421]

EXCELLENT job on the Bonham drums!

[@jimmccall8030]

Best beginning to a KZbin video award!

[@apingo-thatnewbieguitarguy2338]

The series we've ALL been waiting for since 2021!!!! WOOHOO!!!

[@budgetguitarist]

Love it! Like many, I dreamed of having my own full recording studio, and like many, I ended up with one bedroom in the house, so it's not ideal, but it is mine. I'm so happy for Rhett! This is such a dream for so many people and it couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Big fan of the channel. Can't wait to see the rest of the build!

[@McGuire40695]

Really enjoyed this video, Rhett! I remember you saying that you were going to build your dream studio after you moved into your new house. Can't wait to catch more of thise series!

[@bgrizz7253]

Happy to see the studio you spoke of wanting to build in new home is happening. Lord knows you deserve a legit home studio.

[@callumgilesme]

The craft of the video itself, the editing etc. gives it a really feeling that this is big. Very excited to see the next instalment

[@Schmidtty1974]

Rhett, I love your channel. Been watching for a few years. I'm a licensed Electrician. If I lived in GA I would offer to help you wire the studio. One thing to consider when you do get ready to wire the studio, is an Isolated grounding system for your circuits. This would require a completely separate circuit panel, and ground rods, from the house circuit panel. The reason to consider this system, is that it will isolate and grounding "noise" that happens in your house loads, from the studio. Grounding noise happens when motors run or when magnetic items turn on (Fluorescent lighting with ballasts would be an example) If you ever notice a hum on your amplifiers when there is no Guitar playing going on, you are experiencing ground noise. Installing an isolated ground system will take care of that, and make your recordings sound a lot better, as your not having to edit out the hum and static that ground noise can create. Good luck with the studio, and keep up the great work with your channel!

[@brettcoss7686]

Been waiting a long time for this video after Finding out you were doing this. Built my basement a year ago with next to no construction experience and it was one of the best learning experiences I couldve ever asked for. Great work man!

[@tommycato6368]

The advantage of learning construction while building a studio is that crooked walls is a bonus. Great stuff Rhett!

[@brandonkaiser8344]

Anticipated this first episode for a while. Can’t wait to see the progress unfold.

[@giarebig474]

Hi Rhett, was building my own studio too, about 10 yrs ago. Try to avoid parallel walls!!!! Just a slight angle, you won't see it, results in not needing to care about flutter echoes!!!! That makes the room sound much more natural instead of just killing al the acoustic with foam. Plus a natural sounding room does not make your ears getting tired so fast!

[@barnshart9662]

I've never built a studio, but I totally see a bit of myself in this video. Home ownership and learning some construction for DIY projects is super satisfying. Im sure you've gained a ton of practical knowledge over the last year that will serve you well for years to come.

[@DavidHBurkart]

Amazing progress despite the delay, which is par for the course with specialized construction projects within conventionally constructed residential buildings. Good on ya and your team!

[@simoneh4732]

Part 1 is finally here!!! Congrats on making it this far. Also congrats on 500K subs! Great timing for this vid.

[@UntoldRelic]

Thanks for documenting this. Sound management fascinates me. And hey, 500k! Congratulations.

[@lllecky1974]

I'm loving this. You are lucky to have someone that not only designed the space but is also helping to build it. I had to design mine myself (with a lot of research) and build all by myself (even electrical) in a large basement like yours. Still build after just over 2 years, hopefully done in December. Just watching you guys plan out the flooring and start framing reminded me of when I had to do all that. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@davedeville6540]

Good for you! You’ve certainly earned it. Thanks for all the hours of quality content.

[@joshuaraysummey7679]

Yo. Rhett. It made me sooooo happy to see you post this! I hope this means that the anxiety-ridden-work-hault is over with. If so CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

[@RogerBarraud]

Really cool, Rhett... I've been looking forward to seeing this for quite a while. Great to see it all happening - congratulations!

[@TomButwin]

This is appointment viewing. I can’t remember a video I’ve been this excited about dropping!

[@bassmonsteradsit7160]

Very cool. I'm super excited to see this series as I've been waiting for it. And of course, very stoked to see the end result!

[@johnburens3395]

Welcome to construction Rhett! Now I feel on familiar ground... Half the battle is having a plan and then executing it. The problems will come and go with some perseverance and desire. God Speed!!!

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Yay, been waiting for this series for ages! Congrats on 500k and on the studio 🥳

[@goochpyro]

Congratulations on 500K! Next stop 1 Million!

[@anthonystuart0708]

looking forward to Building My Dream Home Recording Studio Pt. 2 :)

[@VanTastik]

Congrats Rhett! The new space looks awesome! I look forward to seeing the finished product dude! Thank you for your inspiration 🤘⚡🖤

[@Cody-Blues]

I have been waiting for this video since you announced you were building this studio. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.

[@Cameron655]

"parameters". "load-bearing". "our layout is having a little drift". oh my days, that takes me back to the 2007 rebuild of my house. (rip the top off, move all the structural stuff, I-beams all over.) that was a project. and yes, walking into a room and saying to the builder "but the door's supposed to be there, not there", well that was ... exciting. hope it sounds good. if it doesn't, well that's why we invented "fix it in the mix". but I'm sure you've got this and it will be awesome.

[@richieuccello8071]

It’s like the beginning of “thriller”! Shlda came all the way through!

[@karl1949]

Far out, very psyched for you and the crew! Way to go Shull. ...and thanks Sweetwater team! ...Jiiimmy!

[@bolillo5013]

It’s fun to see the bts of the updates you’ve been giving for the last year

[@emmiejo1]

I love this, I am excited just to be able to watch your dream come to fruition. Can't wait to hear the music the space inspires!

[@spudthompson1434]

Awesome video! I always love how transparent you are with your vids... really learn so much! Appreciate your work!

[@420scene]

I always enjoy your videos man as a studio player myself.

[@tonefarer]

*Wall gets smashed open* Me: expecting Jack Nicholson Rhett: REMEMBER THERE IS NO PLAN B

[@markpell8979]

Apparently in this case there is not even a Plan A. Many things are not adding up here for me. I'm watching in anticipation of the almost-certain upcoming train wreck.

[@denverrandy7143]

I loved that intro song to this series...looks great,and Jimmy definitely seems to have the skill but also seems like a guy you'd wanna work day in/out personality wise.👍🤘 can't wait till the next one...good luck,God bless.

[@JeffV]

Besides this guy building your studio. He is a great bar bouncer. He was great and full of wisdom on roadhouse I kept waiting for him to say mijo

[@RistoTuominen-Artist]

I want to see part 2 now! 🤩🤪👏

[@benink5690]

Stuff like this always makes me tense!

[@AndrewCCM]

I absolutely am having an envy fit over here. Congratulations on the awesome build so far. So happy for you. Living vicariously.

[@anthonystuart0708]

Fabulous looking forward to the next build

[@jboughtin7522]

This is cool. Glad it's coming together for you. I appreciate hearing about the technical design and construction stuff too.

[@SkyRidesMTB]

Enjoyed this, Rhett. Looking forward to pt 2!

[@MichaelBogaMusic]

This place is going so be amazing Rhett! Jimmy seems to be so cool as well, like having a nice aura! Looking forward checking the rest of the episodes!

[@limpindug]

Really enjoyed bud thanks. I think Jimmy deserves +1 probably more, a very calm clued in fella. It's gonnay be a topper when completed. 👍👍🥃Respect to you fellas.

[@PennyLane43]

Great video as allways Mr. Shull, I cant wait to see the studio once it's finished!

[@keeganitreal]

Loved this video/vlog of the home build. Can’t wait for part 2!

[@oldmanzen6682]

Great stuff. Really enjoy watching these studio builds. It’s nothing I could ever justify, but man, I would absolutely love one in my basement. Looking forward to following the series.

[@llywelyngruffydd8474]

Living vicariously through Rhett in this video. I would love to be able to do this. Awesome.

[@michael.wiegand]

Man, simultaneously happy for you and stressed for you. Having a project with this much riding on it stall out for that long, and having to see it sitting in your house for 10 months, had to have been agony.

[@d3one3]

HEARING PROTECTION WITH THOSE SAWS! I work in construction and my ears definitely ring after a days work if I don't wear hearing protection, which I do now.

[@marcoscamillo6606]

I'm kind of addicted on home studio build videos...give me MORE!

[@245JD]

Cool video thanks for taking us along with you. Anticipating the next one 👍

[@CraigScott90]

looking forward to seeing the finished studio. looks like you're gonna end up with a really cool space!

[@aaronknight9759]

Great to see the process documented. Thank you!

[@iammoog]

I am SO jealous of Jimmy's hair. What a dude.

[@Hadiplaysmusic]

This is epic, Rhett! Congrats!! So excited to see how it all comes together.

[@dulla8469]

my life was so chaotic i moved 3 times i forgot i was into this and was waiting for it to release and suddenly searching building a recording studio, finally, this is the content i always look for cause im doing my research for when the time comes and i build a studio in whatever city im in

[@georgel5308]

I’m in construction. And he is building some sexy framing. Looks so solid

[@MonsHakala]

Lets goo! Been waiting to see this. So happy for you:-) Excited for the next episode😊

[@mikewolfe9458]

This is cool as hell man. Congrats! Looking forward to the rest of the series and to seeing what you all create in the space.

[@Tibbon]

My studio also got stalled. Wood prices, my own focus (I'm not a professional), remediating 100 year old electric, waiting _months_ for closed foam insulation to get installed, budget, etc. I'm designing and doing it all (including electric) myself.

[@koreybowie]

Dope Rhett! Congrats! Can’t wait to see the finished result!

[@natashanyxx9486]

I love watching the process. Thanks!

[@MrArios87]

Congrats, Rhett!! That looks awesome dude!!!

[@guitarnerd_luke]

American houses...wood frames and paper.. super stable....fast burning, swimming and flying. Nice.

[@jesperjacobsen2463]

I'm a simple man: I see a long studio build video and I click it! Good luck! Can't wait to see the finished studio!