Pro Musicians vs. Broken Instruments

[@MarkToast99]

If microtonal guitars have all the weird small frets, then this has to be the first guitar I’d describe as a “macrotonal” guitar

[@KimonFrousios]

It has some microtone frets too though...

[@who_cares848]

You know, that's actually a good point. I get why it's called a microtonal guitar but what you're saying actually makes sense.

[@TrixBruh]

Dude I am crying at "Macrotonal guitar" hahahah

[@truedeltstrader2w489]

I prefer the term "necro-tonal"... emphasis on the "necro" as it sounds dead af.... there may seem to be signs of life but even a corpse will move with the addition of maggots...

[@MarkToast99]

@@KimonFrousios you’re right, my comment’s just trying to be funny

[@RudyAyoub]

pro instruments vs broken musicians bro

[@jan_the_man]

Yo I am a broken musician with pro instruments

[@itscoleperkins]

Comment somewhere else bro

[@naav642]

stop bro

[@nghiat.nguyen8530]

You are everywhere bro

[@jiveslippers432]

bro

[@moisesaguilar8962]

The ultimate“just bring your cymbals, we have a drum set here, you’ll be fine”

[@omnitvz]

I literally just had a practice with this exact situation yesterday

[@moisesaguilar8962]

@@omnitvz unfortunately happens way too often, it's a sight for sore eyes when the kit is actually good lol

[@Iheartdgd]

....... one of the most accurate comments I have ever read.

[@paulbeahm3891]

The fact primus can do this with non-broken instruments is what is truly impressive.

[@petukhofice]

Yes

[@hamsterchicken1216]

I was thinking this sounds like Primus.

[@AviationMusicR7]

That's true.

[@guy_h_fawkes9354]

severely underrated comment

[@dougiemanross]

They were ahead of there time 💯

[@fn9869]

12:15 love how she quickly grabs the sticks and hits with both

[@DevinLatulippe]

That riff at 12:10 is pretty sick too tbh

[@Colt1775]

Gotta do what you gotta do lol I've done that during church before as well :P

[@AGlimpseInside]

This is awesome. Does remind me of Primus starting out their career

[@CharlesPruden]

Yes. I was feeling those Primus vibes as well

[@Breakfast_and_Bullets]

I'm not the only one thinking it!

[@aristotle5698]

I was thinking the same thing

[@auto1nfanticid3]

primus sucks!

[@Mavvric]

This is exactly what I was coming down to comment. Glad others also caught that

[@mmjjee123]

Next up: Broken Musicians vs. Pro Instruments

[@bankawatlata357]

Pro instruments May result in broke musicians

[@SteelSkin667]

That's just regular working musicians

[@crottedepingouin]

that's called a punk band

[@rylanshim1982]

Deep

[@osamabinballin8333]

one direction:

[@ComfyTacos]

This is what Primus sounds like to people who don't like Primus

[@Atlas_Mohler]

Had a buddy that didn’t like primus. We aren’t friends anymore.

[@skyellama8440]

Oh yeah, primus sucks! 🤘

[@tom_4615]

Primus sucks...

[@andreypolyakov1593]

Does it sound different to some people ? We must be built different...

[@kitsune630]

Its also what Primus sounds like to people who do listen to Primus

[@El_Chompo]

It's actually really refreshing to hear all those new drum sounds not just the same old toms and kicks were used to. It legit adds a lot of life to the music.

[@El_Chompo]

@Tan Compared to this set, pretty much yes.

[@ratpack3247]

what

[@xilpes6254]

it has an industrial tone to it

[@haikat4]

@@xilpes6254 I saw what you did there

[@zerofox7347]

@Tan Bless you, Don’t let them confuse you.

[@Saatanan]

It went from scuffed Primus into scuffed doom metal into scuffed Morphine. Pretty damn impressive

[@chipford1945]

Somewhere, Les Claypool is stroking his chin, thoughtfully, and taking notes

[@alexproductions92]

Came to say the same thing.

[@zickbone]

i was gona say Bob Log III

[@coreyatkin5441]

😂😂😂

[@instinctkilla]

I was just gonna say this has such a primus feel to it🤣🤣

[@wizdumtv7639]

Stole the words right out of my mouth haha

[@JDStoneCreations]

Rob enters a jam session. Other musicians: "Hey Rob what key are you playing in?" Rob: "No"

[@praticle]

The key of G(arbage)

[@steevpaterson4806]

The key of NO. I love it!

[@Atlas_Mohler]

Chromatic

[@ej22_gc86]

Q

[@icedsoda5990]

Yes is also a viable answer

[@SymphanyinSorrow]

"The new feature is that the headstock is attached" lmao the gold writes itself at this point!

[@i_am_diegoacosta127]

Once a friend told me "It's not about how good is my guitar, it's about my attitude"; and i think it applies to every instrument. You rocked!

[@Adam-zc3of]

Rob: "Alright, let's do it from the top and try to nail it!" *Something breaks again. Actually has to nail it.*

[@MasterCrander]

The Cardinal Rule of Duct Tape and Tie-Downs: Once the object has been satisfactorily secured, one must make forceful contact with it and speak the customary utterance of, "That ain't goin' anywhere."

[@raulbluesman9463]

Love this comment

[@gwamhurt]

Some have reported better results with "That ain't goin' nowhere." However, this is contentious issue as some have reported an advent of Murphies after said utterance. Ceremonial linguistics experts posit it may be due to an inversion of the karmic load on the speaker if they ain't enough of a goddamn hick to double negative and get away with it.

[@gaijinexec]

The final line may, depending on ones region, be substituted with screaming STAY at the object

[@01uglymf]

high school physics rules be like:

[@marsjokes]

@@gaijinexec would "Stay" be said on every backbeat?

[@JoshuaWillis89]

Hitting that stupid saw while it’s flopping around is really impressive.

[@Ruebinok]

Sounds like a drunken primus session.

[@Arkouchie]

So an average Primus session

[@Selfishbore2321]

It does wow!

[@rriflemann308]

yes, my first thought, you found Primus creative muse.

[@Madshadowgolem]

The "Oh shit, time to hit!" moment she has while playing with the chain was so pure hard core drummer. Dropped the chain and started playing. Earned my sub for her channel right there.

[@foxtrot889]

The fact that these two made a semi-coherent song on these janky instruments is proof that they're both amazing artists. She's a great drummer, and you can hear it despite the literal garbage she's playing on. lol... He's great because he's playing on a jigsaw deathtrap and making it sound like primus. Major props to both.

[@jordanezell5132]

It would be nice to see someone react to this

[@canofpaint2336]

I'm actually extremely impressed that Jessica consistently hit that saw blade symbol, while it free floated. That's like punching a speedbag 🤣

[@jackb3159]

The best death metal band there is All of the members bleed out before the show is over

[@TheBanana93]

Thats metal as fuck bro

[@femboycyan]

Trve Kvlt

[@laoxhype9067]

Metalocolypse

[@JJblunden]

google the band mayhem

[@laoxhype9067]

@@JJblunden I honestly think everyone knows about mayhem

[@dysonjb688]

12:15 onwards. Shes a legend. Immediately caught on to the vibe and dropped everything to start playing. So much fun!

[@amya_25]

I know she picked the vibe up real fast So talented

[@your_homie1157]

And the fact that not one mistake was made or any plays that would mess up the vibe, she is amazing

[@felix56p]

12:13 jessica's instant understanding of what rob was going for is a thing of beauty

[@michealpants]

that’s what years of jamming does for a musician, takes only a second to pick up the change and then change appropriately along

[@johnnyabatti7342]

the doorbell sound at 9:46 just killed me

[@LeonEvans_Guyver1]

Scallon was a race car driver, he drove so goddamn fast....

[@inucune]

He never did get the guitar in tune, but i don't think he gave a [bass].

[@frejaradke5703]

@@inucune Scallon was a racecar driver He'd say this damn shark it just won't tune

[@kevinlacayo822]

Nice road bike

[@ThomasBomb45]

NOT MY TEMPO

[@Abudzin]

Never did tune his guitar, but still he made it snarl

[@FelixSR]

Ngl, that shark guitar looking hella -fire- water

[@thomasway0320]

It’s looking *W E T*

[@improvingguitarist1595]

It's looking wetta water

[@raziqsiddiq812]

with some epic bloody tone

[@volkzmusic8499]

Moist

[@RockHeiland]

@@thomasway0320 *M O I S T*

[@xliquidflames]

At least you know no one will ever be able to cover these songs.

[@AndrewKonkey]

Maybe on drums at least…

[@swerk3433]

Probably Primus

[@way2sh0rt07grad]

Ye have little faith lol

[@peasant502]

Just wait until a white man with an acoustic guitar finds it. Nothing is safe anymore.

[@JoshuaWillis89]

@@peasant502 at least it’s not hip hop

[@jimbobur]

Jesus Jessica's a brave lass playing that sawblade with it swinging around like that 😳 in the past I've managed to accidentally cut myself playing a normal drumkit, nevermind one with bits made out of sharpened steel

[@MerijnH]

Yeaa my thoughts exactly hahaha. I always used to cut my fingies when playin my ride on the crash that was a little too close next to it lol

[@LewisBuckles]

Jessica manages to make this listenable.

[@Jmilillo]

"Who can make the most dangerous drum kit?" Rob: Hold my beer

[@bunsenn5064]

I love how the Shark exists solely to make the weird sounds people are unable to make on guitars. It does what a normal guitar cannot do.

[@neckcheese1356]

I'm actually relieved that the Eye Gouger was taken off. That was an accident waiting to happen.

[@jojoversus1100]

Especially with the possibility of a baby soon.

[@drpibisback7680]

@@jojoversus1100 What small child wouldn't want to be able to say their dad is a pirate? /s in case anyone out there thinks I'm seriously advocating for eye-gouging.

[@KimonFrousios]

@@drpibisback7680 I think the concern was more about the safety of the child than that of the father.

[@Kithanalane]

Props to Jessica for braving the danger!

[@KerMaWaffLe]

Jessica fully embraced the absurdity and gave it her all!

[@cypherusuh]

That saw cymbal makes me anxious, especially when she's going at it full swing

[@jordanparker1287]

I will forever use this as definitive proof that gear doesn't matter, the musician is what matters

[@LanceWillMakeIt]

But you can’t lie they sound a lot better on good gear lol

[@GRAYgauss]

@@LanceWillMakeIt Yuh, but nobody can say, "I can't afford the gear to make good music."

[@LanceWillMakeIt]

@@GRAYgauss yeah, I guess the more truthful statement would be “I can’t afford to make the music I want”

[@meatgrinder9506]

Air guitar all the way

[@iamnathanael2132]

@@LanceWillMakeIt I dunno. I sorta really dig this raw, clunky sound.

[@marchingartsmarketplace8114]

This drummer has a great feel for what's happening on guitar. She jumps in when appropriate and has great timing.

[@Polarium416]

Rob, I was finally able to find one of your signature 8 string guitars for sale on the used market, immediately bought it! I've wanted one since 2017, and now my dream is finally coming true!

[@iau]

Rob: Builds flimsy broken drum set Also Rob: Hires the hardest hitting woman on the planet

[@olivernoel8913]

Yeah, maybe a hard rock / metal drummer wasn't the best pick, but it makes it all the funnier lmao

[@ПавелИсаев-ъ1р]

7:45 it's canonical Primus with Les Claypool

[@hunteradams6783]

That’s was thinking

[@aldavidsemail]

It's Golden Boy, the similarities in rhythm and feel on the guitar are there lol

[@benradcliffe4764]

Great minds eh?

[@emalaw1329]

Is there even a Primus *without* Les Claypool?

[@johnlagoss5932]

The camera man getting closeups of the sawmbal has more bravery than I ever will

[@barklordofthesith2997]

There is a fine line between bravery & stupidity.

[@thecheeseman31415]

@@barklordofthesith2997 And he crossed that line

[@jacobms911]

"that's not something you can do on a regular guitar... because it's just the sound of it being broken." Amazing

[@seraph4143]

These two can do more with broken instruments than I can with perfectly working ones

[@mickele302]

so we just gonna ignore the fact they accidentally recreated Down with the Sickness by Disturbed at 10:31 you can’t lie it sounds so similar to it lmao

[@nojonunes]

I heard a familiar sound and couldn’t pinpoint it lol!

[@duon44]

i was constantly waiting for the "oohh wah ah ah ah"

[@MarkToast99]

I couldn’t tell if it was intentional or not

[@Rinfiner]

O OA A A A

[@SLAYER.APO.VOLO.]

I also find it sounding like My Name is Mud

[@extrano16]

That first song should definitely be called "Don't choke the saw".

[@FK-ee1qm]

Can't wait for ScaTaylor to be available in Europe. Hoping to get my hands on the Shark 1.

[@TedSchoenling]

Your hands won't last long against that beast

[@AxxLAfriku]

ORORORORO!!! I spend half of my day sleeping! ORORORO!!! Then I sometimes get up and tell you that I am a famous content creatorORORORORO!!! Please don't sleep while driving, dear fk

[@Ryno6465]

ScaTaylor instruments are so intense they were found unsuitable for regions outside of the US.

[@FK-ee1qm]

@@Ryno6465what about the one without the eye gauger

[@felipeveiga5807]

@@Ryno6465 unsuitable outside of Scalon Hands

[@Badusername2000]

We really need some more sca-taylor instruments so we can eventually have you do another one of these with a full band

[@willwright7314]

These vids give me so much confidence. Because if y'all can make good music on these things, surely I can make something half decent on like... an actual instrument.

[@ThreeProphets]

Watching Jessica chase around that saw like she's playing whack-a-mole is one of the funniest things I've ever seen a musician have to do Okay, you need to invite her to First of October. She has exactly the chaotic energy to put up with you and Andrew's bullshit that we need

[@shitposter1000]

Such an underrated comment, and i totally agree

[@Fredness2300]

Glad I read before posting... #MyFavoritePart

[@dianarojo-jewell4070]

The saw caused me great stress at one point with how it was bouncing and swinging around near her face >

[@codesent2125]

I'd love for them to have guests on First Of October albums!

[@ZepyhrLight]

@@codesent2125 well we have two months to constantly pitch the idea on every video , WE NEED JESSSICA and NIK nocturnal and Tim from Polyphia and Mick Gordon and Courtney and Mike From Spiritbox and to wrap it all up, just feature the whole genshin impact orchestra

[@mfowl777]

"Hey we worked hard to make that stupid sound." -Rob 2021

[@woodyTM]

this is embarrassingly good. I know people with insanely expensive gear and studio setups that cannot even come close to this....

[@cypherusuh]

He's very good jank musician. Dudes play a shovel ffs. Versatility makes it sounds much better than it seems

[@lred1383]

@@cypherusuh The shovel is much more playable than the Shark. It's a proper 1 string fretless, the ability to bend the "neck" really far is a cool bonus too

[@ettat.3806]

Yeah, I even unironically like the song at 12:13

[@robertcaffrey6097]

Maximum kudos to Jessica for bringing that Frankenstein kit to life,great drumming.

[@alexschuster1618]

I want to live in the timeline where primus covers this.

[@xliquidflames]

"It's just the sound of it being broken," needs to be the name of the album.The first song, the intro of the guitar made me think of the intro to Sanatarium by Metallica. ...if Metallica were 5 years old and drunk. But then it's a completely Primus feel from then on. It sounds like your little brother trying to cover Primus on his Mattel guitar.

[@kalypso4133]

5-Year-old Drunkards is also a good name for an album like this xDD

[@cobgod1415]

Metallica might not have been 5 years old in 1986, but they were sure as hell drunk

[@niwasox3]

Pretty sure 10:30 is an actual Disturbed intro

[@xliquidflames]

@@kalypso4133 even better lol

[@xliquidflames]

@@cobgod1415 ALCOHOLICA!

[@DoodlyDoo59210]

after all these years, i'm happy to see you're trying without the hat.

[@dee_biscuit]

Holy shit I hadn't even noticed

[@SheldonBird]

It's a new age for the Rob Scallon Cinematic Universe

[@JoshuaWillis89]

He’s so cute

[@jojoversus1100]

That's part of the Yoko Ono experience.

[@tamthetamtam]

Almost didn't recognized him without it

[@theunpretentiousvegan8593]

Me: Mom, can I get the Doom Soundtrack? Mom: We have the Doom Soundtrack at home. The Doom Soundtrack at home: @10:20

[@one-minutemetal1290]

sounds alot like down with the sickness intro too edit: drums at 10:31

[@theunpretentiousvegan8593]

@@one-minutemetal1290 i thought the same thing, too.

[@franktothemax]

The heaviest breakdown of all time ffs. That doorbell was that special shit.

[@AyeCanMakeThat]

I love how the jankiness resulted in Primus!! Sounds badass, very well played! (Also, the saw china is terrifying)

[@RuthlessMojo]

Junkyard jamming. This could start a whole new musical genre....Hobo Rock. That guitar is a mutated fan fret.

[@greganderson4310]

It already exists bro

[@_matis_]

@@greganderson4310 Can you recommend me something pls?

[@larrylarnier600]

@@_matis_ search for stomp!

[@Onyx-f7p]

Primus, kinda? I mean it's junk metal

[@SlyHikari03]

Einstürzende Neubauten kinda did this in the 80’s.

[@NathanaelBetsill]

Wow I can’t believe you got a hold of the St.Anger drum kit Lars would be proud lol

[@Sk1nSz]

Fuck you are mean lol I actually liked the grungyness of the kit on St. Anger.

[@kaydenbush]

Lol the snare sounds so much better on here

[@hakancarlsson2881]

@@Sk1nSz You're right! That is mean! This sounds much much better!

[@patrickperry6898]

More like opposite, St Anger, alright kit shit snare, this is an alright snare with a shit kit.

[@DethScarred]

Came to the comments to say this lol

[@CAMELOT331]

This reminded me of Primus. Golden Boy specifically *Edit* I see more people made this comment. I thought I was deep and insightful. Nope.

[@mattsnyder4754]

Honestly that’s kind of on you for not recognizing that there’s probably going to be a bit of overlap between Primus fans and Fans of the guy who literally plays a shovel. Lol

[@asphalion8291]

@@mattsnyder4754 🤣I don't wanna be rude to this camelot guy but that is so true.

[@zvrana]

It does, they did and you are.

[@EddieOtool]

Thumbs up for the edit. Your main thought was also mine actually. Along with the 1280 other blokes in here.

[@LargeCarTrucker]

DONT Forget to give a thumbs up doodle and Subscrooob @CAMELOT331

[@pepperjack2795]

Guitar has a massive comedic cutaway, still looks like an Ibanez.

[@tomothybahamothy]

😂 your right and I like Ibanez

[@riverfx]

12:10 is some kind of post-apocaliptic junkyard theme

[@stevenbergom3415]

Rick Beato really needs to do a "What Makes This Song Great" of this.

[@johnthefisherman5038]

Rob when he made the guitar: "TrUsS RoDs ArEn'T tHaT ImPoRtAnT

[@Rubenwil]

* guitar turns into bow *

[@barklordofthesith2997]

I think i'll be glad when it turns into firewood.

[@MatthewSmith-sz1yq]

Funny enough, I'm pretty sure they still didn't put a truss rod in it. Instead, it looks like they put a couple wood screws through the fretboard to hold it all together. Better than glue I guess?

[@Lachie_George]

10:27 I was waiting for David Draiman to come in with the OOH WA AH AH AH

[@kivimike]

You were not the only one

[@-.-6900]

Aww man you beat me to it I just commented this 😂

[@Washeek]

Wow... Big props to Jessica, can't even begin to imagine what it must take to keep the rhythm while chasing that saw and getting all sorts of weird contact feedback. Props to Rob as well of course, but I don't know the first thing about guitar playing, to appreciate it.

[@ceroshiro]

Wow, I did not expect that to go as hard as it did. I really like a lot of the sounds in there! Great job guys!

[@matheusmoreiradearaujo3267]

The drums ended up sounding pretty good, the guitar... looks pretty good lol

[@jojoversus1100]

It really doesnt lmao. That beast is terrifying.

[@JakeDragash]

Rob, just wanted to say this ScaTaylor video series has just been a pure joy to watch and has made me laugh out loud several times which is something that has not happened in a while! Thank you!

[@jjaydop]

They gotta use these in first of October

[@Benobot99]

Agreed!

[@ToxicWebb]

I was thinking the second song would be called Thirty First of October (Reprise)

[@adjasont]

Thought someone might appreciate that I listened to this on a blown out laptop speaker, which added its own unique trashed element to this primusesque shitshow

[@Holagrimola]

as much as I miss the drums being in tune, I would really love to see more music made of this!

[@zenosyne7920]

10:24 Everyone else: Disturbed: OO WA AH AH AH

[@ryanblumenow]

I thought I was the only one that noticed ;)

[@phillipcooper7510]

Came here to see if anyone else noticed. It fit so perfectly

[@joefil1991]

Came here looking for this comment.

[@hellfire6270]

Disturbed is my childhood band now I am 16 years old and I lisen to slipknot

[@justjoshinya5908]

Glad I wasnt the only one!

[@cuteasxtreme]

“You clipped the eye gouger!” “Well honestly… it could gouge my eye”

[@defectivetoaster7713]

8:30 most brutal breakdown of all time

[@isetmfriendsofire]

It sounds like Satan's waggling eyebrows

[@monke-mk5]

@@isetmfriendsofire that made me laugh so hard

[@petukhofice]

Sounds like stuff Les Claypool plays on primus live shows

[@SteveWallaceGuitar]

This is the best song Primus never wrote.

[@ViktorSarge]

Coming back to this I realize I actually like the drum sound for rock. That bass drum/trash can thumps really good.

[@JoshuaWillis89]

I love how at 10:22 the string just drops in pitch all on its own. Sounds exactly like a slide. 🤣

[@andyandwhy]

Now we all know how Primus made "Tommy the cat" Absolutely amazing

[@jensli]

Kudos to the guy who got the close up back angle of the saw @ 7:52. He really would do everything for rob.

[@Ponydress123]

These songs are super fun. I love the wobbly weirdness of that guitar. You guys manage to make both builds sound enjoyable.

[@stormRed]

The "vs" in the title is exactly right, since you literally have to fight the instruments to play them, a constant struggle. It's poetic, really.

[@jcortese3300]

I love the idea of the metal section being heard by someone who loves it and actually tries to cover it on legit instruments.

[@hockeyfreak896890]

Jess is an insanely skilled drummer. She made those drums sound amazing haha

[@elennare]

Let's spend a minute thinking about poor Rob Ruccia's and the magic he had to work out to make this sound good.

[@GarrettLoganGriffin]

Your best Primus cover, hands down!

[@drslewing]

7:41 this is totaly looking like a Primus wynona's big brown beaver's reference, lov'it !

[@TheHackersboss]

Who else wants to see a series where Rob attempts to build a legit guitar? I'm betting the Shark 4 or 5 is gonna be playable quality.

[@supernoodles908]

Well he's done that now :)

[@TheHackersboss]

@@supernoodles908 I mean on his own, with no luthier assistance. Id love the see the shark evolve.

[@GizzyDillespee]

Bolt on neck. Maybe even Michael Bolton

[@joermnyc]

First track sounded like Primus… next homemade instruments project: neck through bass. (it would solve a bunch of the issues with glue and screws.)

[@Reverend_Mojo]

"I sense a disturbance in the force!" -Les Claypool

[@barklordofthesith2997]

I have a bad feeling about this.

[@LS-jj4sy]

Covid kept the First of October from us last year so I'm glad to see a vid from this studio again!

[@OlSmokey304]

That first song would fit right in on Les Claypool' Of Fungi and Foe. I accidentally started playing Amanitas in the background and literally didn't notice till you guys started talking.

[@jakedemetrius_official]

Jessica seems like a cool person to hang with. Always laughing about something lol

[@hepotitus]

I worked with her for awhile before she got big. She is legit one of the coolest people you could meet!

[@mrepelaa02]

The first song sounded like what Primus would have made back in the day! :D

[@prohunter717]

Haha, this was amazing and props to Jessica for being such a good sport. Though, I was really afraid of the circular saw blade the entire time, that thing's sharp and swinging all over the place.

[@tac6894]

I've watched plenty of Rob's videos and am still amazed how he can make music of anything. That's what it's all about

[@luciddreaming9129]

This is so uniquely enjoyable to listen to, I want this to be the next big trend in music because it's just so catchy

[@WerdFTW]

4:44 Jessica: I've got it. I got this. (touches sawblade) *aaaAAhh...*

[@Matt-vg1fp]

I could listen to that 2nd part, the real gritty heavy tone all day. I love that sound

[@hanzpanzer9780]

The guitar sound at 10:26 sounds like a bears roar and its wonderful

[@scrappybadger4369]

this has to be up there with one of the best comment sections I've ever witnessed, good job guys

[@vesuvius2444]

She's so calm hitting that loosely attached saw blade. I'd be freaking out