Skyrim Lute Build - Part 8

Song played at the end: The Dragonborn Comes (form Skyrim)
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[@musixmylyfe]

Y E S D A D D Y!

[@nmda9578]

Dude, that thing's legit. Making any acoustic instrument is hard -- let alone one that doesn't even exist yet. Respect

[@itsgarytime2768]

It exists now

[@TomChiiron]

Thank you so much, this means a lot!

[@OGNuggz]

Since the fist time I saw this item in the game, I was waiting for someone to do this. And not just a fake cosplay prop but an actual playable instrument. So happy to finally see it happen. I also love the fact that most of it was done with hand tools. Truly an awesome build!

[@kakoytoyozhik]

Только музыка наложена сверху видео.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

It was a very interesting build man! Awesome Job! ;)

[@matim7549]

fucking 9 months i've been waiting

[@epichalocat2887]

Nice job man! Been a fan of yours for about 4-5 years. It's been amazing seeing you grow as an artist

[@aydeeT]

It finally came alive man! This was a delight to watch. Keep it up

[@ilpensatoresilenzioso4517]

nice to see you back buddy, i like the style of editing

[@HellcatCustoms]

Turned out wonderfully, Tom. Thanks for the update.

[@quebertpickledick9669]

Always a good day when you upload. Thanks Tom.

[@OhanCockett]

I would reccomend tuning it G D A F C E as that is the traditional 6 course lute tuning (though of course traditional lutes have courses). Tuning it thusly would be more representative of Skyrims era. It would be interesting if you strung it with gut strings, that may effect the loudness. This has been a really cool build, and I'd love you to make it again and try to tweak Skyrims design into something more practical.

[@BrencoGuitars]

Great build Tom. Really like all your videos, great work

[@scrotalrecall9653]

This is so awesome! I wish I could just buy one like that, I’ve been learning all the Skyrim bard songs as a meme and learning to play the lure is my next step lmao

[@roberteasleysr9108]

Beautiful instrument . Call what ever you want , you built it !!! I am always amazed by your talent and creativity , thank you for allowing us to watch you work.

[@TomChiiron]

And thank you for the nice words!!

[@hannahbellalynk]

Loved the ending! Very creative!

[@TomChiiron]

Hanimations thank youu!

[@ok-bd7gz]

this has been very epic journey

[@AttilaCsongorKiss]

Thanks dude, it was fun to follow this epic project. Came out great.

[@brielcantor]

This was certainly an awesome job! Congratulations

[@jakei8322]

I would recommend a piezoelectric disc mounted under the bridge with a plug and a preamp coming out of the soundhole, that way it wouldnt be intrusive for looks because almost all the guts could be removed easily and you could record the instrument easier. Also ditch the titebond 3 it may be water resistant but it leaves a nasty gray glue line, titebond 2 FTW, good job Btw i look for ward to more of your projects.

[@supremebabalo]

Incredible craftsmanship. Subscribed ❤

[@viljo7352]

The finished product came out great :) Really enjoyed this project!

[@rob_odd]

POV: You were humming the melody at 4:45!

[@denterdall7117]

absolutely amazing!

[@glaubermartins6286]

hello from Brazil! wonderful job man, from the instrument to all edition. i think is fun and nice. keep making series... unique style.

[@LeviticusCorwall1899]

I have watched this vid too many times its mesmerising

[@matthewlaird4009]

This looks like an insanely daunting build! I'd love to have a playable version for a costume but it seems pretty unreasonable as I've only ever made a hot plate in grade 4 woodworking and I can't fathom using any other material... but if I'm even able to make a prop I can use your build for reference of scale and possibly similar techniques. This was very fun to watch and it looks perfect

[@alexdiamond3987]

Can you let malukah borrow that for one of her songs?

[@TomChiiron]

YES as long as she only uses it as a prop and not actually records on it (it’s sounds baaad :/ )

[@jalopyfromhalf-life9163]

What a great and intoxicating work! Look, this guy showed how to make a musical instrument so complex shapes without the rigmarole of a type of milling cutter, spray gun and band saw machine. Such hard work is worthy of the best praise. P.S: Each, on fact, you very helped me with building my own guitar. Having seen this trick with a hacksaw and curved forms with the help of cuts I realized how I can cope with the task performed either for days with a jig saw in your hands, or with a hand milling cutter. Good luck in the development of the channel and all the best, bard-carpenter! May the blessing of Talos come with you. I can't believe such a man has so few subscribers. P.S.S: Viarmo appreciated your work and is ready to accept you to the bard College.

[@TomChiiron]

Hey, thank you a bunch! Super flattered to have inspired you to that extent! All the luck to you out there, mate! Blessings of Kynareth upon you.

[@mattcieszlak3379]

Well, it's about fucking time Tom!

[@thegreenfish21]

Beautiful!

[@harper8172]

There is actually 8 strings on a lute in skyrim.

[@TomChiiron]

Haha, you’re right! I can’t make or play anything else then a 6 string guitar or 4 string bass. And I tried to work around this by the theory I talked about at the end of the video (sorry if I was unclear): In the quest where you search for “Finns lute” they say that he actually created the 8 string lute. So there could be version before that, and they could have 6 strings. Hope this clears it up!

[@shadowrealm_95]

amazing work, that would sound so good with an electric pickup and an amp, dwemmer tech...

[@mr.bubbles9958]

So awesome

[@dewexdewex]

Well done, Sir.

[@royalcreations9619]

THIS IS MAKING ME SO HAPPY OMG !!!! 😝

[@Lardon2]

Wow! Awesome job and talent! A shame this kind of Skyrim lute isn't available on Market! ^^

[@brujaguz]

Bethesda is losing millions by not producing and selling lutes 😂 Same millions they could use to produce the long waited Elder Scrolls 6

[@garethalford682]

That is So Cool !

[@NikiIhsanul]

AFTER 8 MONTHS THANK GOD

[@humblebees_]

cool lute. if you add a bridge, you would make it louder and take out some of that string rattle.

[@OokySpooky1313]

If I were better at wood crafting, I'd love to make one of these

[@thomz1483]

Good job dude, you should do more videos

[@alexandergeodakyan1988]

There once was a hero named Ragnar the re.....

[@DaySamuel]

Love it

[@MariaZemlian]

Super! 😁👍

[@pablofichaje]

Well, it sounds like sh*t but is so beautiful, I want one to my living room

[@pablofichaje]

Some years after, it doesn’t sound that but, it’s more like a guitalele I bought for travelling with it. It’s pretty ok I guess

[@SykesFW]

FINALLY! !!

[@paulvincent3318]

yes man yes !

[@brandonhuber7490]

Very Interesting, and Thank You for Making this Wonderful Piece. Glad to fine this video, I was wondering if anyone had actually made the instrument. It seems your the only one, thank you. Is there any lore-based reason for making the strings sound a certain way? Do we know of the original lute/harp/guitar that may have been used as a facade in the audio?

[@TomChiiron]

Thank you so much! Hmm.. I’m a little confused as to what audio you mean, so I’m giving a few answers, tell me if they’re not the ones! -the lute sound from Skyrim is actually played on a regular acoustic guitar -the background music during the build in my videos is also made with a acoustic guitar. -and the Dragonborn comes song at the end of this video is recorded with the lute I built (as you can tell by the horrible sound, hahah).

[@antifaschist4392]

Song recommendation: ancient stone (I love to play it on classical guitar)

[@georgepage5388]

Needs to bigger but still very cool. Do the one from morrowind next?

[@dillonmachine2468]

Så greit

[@ahfooktits]

awsemmmm dudeeee

[@haufenaufderseele.407]

nice

[@havefuckingheart]

Now only of you could play the Lute in Skyrim (without mods)

[@trinacria1956]

cool

[@dariocirillo456]

Hey mate, fucking great! good job! Do you think that this instrument will be on sell?

[@TomChiiron]

Thanks a bunch! No sorry, it’s not for sale!

[@yinnon4819]

This lute need a setup really quick...

[@TomChiiron]

Agreed, and a rebuild hahah

[@matim7549]

FINALLY AAAAAAAAA!!!1111

[@Vitrunis]

4:06 music playing with no fingers on the cords, or am I blind?

[@TomChiiron]

Yes! Like DEEJMASTER said, the footage you see is from one of the two backing tracks! I shot video for the backing tracks to give it a bit more variety!

[@wasabichickenwing5547]

hey there, i saw your les paul jr build do you think you could build me a les paul jr double cut?

[@TomChiiron]

Im so sorry, I don’t build for other people. But thank you, I appreciate you asking!

[@theassassingecko1898]

Me likey

[@zelvin5147]

I thought the Skyrim lute has eight strings

[@TomChiiron]

Correct! I chose to only have 6 because that’s what I know how to make and play. I talked about it in the end, but I’m the quest for searching for “Finns lute” they say that Finn was the inventor of the 8 string. Therefor my theory is that there might be version before that, and one might have 6 strings.

[@captaincrab2862]

Only complaint the one in skyrim is eight stringed not 6 but besides that NOICE!!!

[@TomChiiron]

Hahah, yes sorry about it being 6 strings. I explained it in the end (altho maybe a little unclear) that I have a theory: in the quest to find “Finns Lute” they say that Finn created the 8 string lute. Therefore it could be version before that have 6 strings. So, cause I can’t make or play anything else, I chose to make it have 6 strings. ASLO THANK YOU!

[@thaddeus9049]

I would like to buy one. How much?

[@TomChiiron]

Hahah, oh I was barely able to make one. Thank you so much, it means a bunch, but this one is not for sale and I am not planing on making more, sorry!

[@thoughtsof3761]

This is a very old video but if I were to buy this from you. Would you sell it to me and if you would how much?

[@TomChiiron]

Oh no I’m sorry, it’s not for sale! But.. thank you so much, geezus it means a lot that someone would want to buy this!

[@kiko3782]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤩👍🏼👊🏼🤟🏼✌🏼😎🖖🏼

[@dewexdewex]

Infinitely better than that Sting fellow.

[@clyderockway6954]

Not that bad, actually. What kind of tuning do you use on that?

[@TomChiiron]

Thank you! Just regular E tuning, as an acoustic guitar, cause I can’t play anything else, hah..

[@simonpetersonmusic]

What is the name of the song in the background and What are the chords?

[@TomChiiron]

It's "Tale of the Tongues" from well, the game itself Skyrim, haha. I recorded my own version, which is what youre hearing in the background. I dont remember the chords, but they should be on google! Hope this helps!

[@xezerik62]

Its supposed to have 8 strings

[@TomChiiron]

Yes, completely correct! Sorry if I was unclear with my thoughts at the end, but I talked about the quest line where you search for “Finns lute”. They say that Finn was the creator of the “8 string lute”, which could mean that there was version before that, and one of them might have had 6 strings. Combine that theory with the fact that I can’t play or make an 8 string instrument. I choose to make it have 6 strings and tune it to a regular classic acoustic guitar. Hope this cleared it up!

[@xezerik62]

@@TomChiiron but they make 8 string guitars you could have based it off of something like that or made it more like a mandolin

[@TomChiiron]

@@xezerik62 Absolutely! But, I can’t play a mandolin and the extra two strings on a guitar I would have no idea what to do with. And also, a 6 string guitar is something I know how to build. Having to build an instrument I’ve never built before and at the same time building something that there is no blue prints on, yet exists, would have resulted in the end product being worse then what it actually is. Yes, I can gain new knowledge, learn better skills and buy more tools. But I also have to know my limits at times.

[@treyhughes3283]

But the skyrim lute is 8 strings

[@TomChiiron]

Yeah! I talk about that in the end, sorry if I was unclear! The quest line that makes you search for “Finns lute” says that Finn created the first 8 string lute. That implies that there might be versions before that, and they might have 6 strings. I choose to go with this theory backseat I can’t play or make an 8 string instrument (that is why it’s also tuned as a classical guitar!)

[@literatetree8394]

I'm tom victor chiiron, and i can't afford new fucking background music

[@TomChiiron]

Literatetree more like have no time or motivation to make new once.

[@belli8263]

L

[@altlllOlOlOll]

but it sounds awful...

[@TomChiiron]

Agreed!