Testing Gimmicky Guitar Gadgets #4

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Harpad: harpad.com/
Chordinero: chordinero.com/
Guitar-Jo: amzn.to/3kmvhM4
Submarine Pickup: www.submarinepickup.com/
Guitar Shirt: amzn.to/3kmEKTq
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Guitarist/Songwriter/Samurai Born in the Manitoba prefecture of Canada, samuraiguitarist, honed his discipline under the study of the country's most powerful musical sensei. Bred on rock, raised on the blues, trained in jazz, samuraiguitarist creates incredibly innovative videos that showcase his talents on the guitar.

[@o.g5211]

Possibly the most solid lineup of dohickeys I've ever seen

[@captainbeard3323]

I must say that this is a very nice comment, good day sir

[@repentless4802]

It's pretty liquid to me

[@stereoroid]

Could use a whatchamacallit or two, or maybe a Doodad?

[@MotorizedTV1]

Nice pfp

[@repentless4802]

@@MotorizedTV1 who?

[@JapanGet]

Maybe the real gimmicky guitar gadget was the friends we made along the way.

[@maxonmendel5757]

guitars we bought along the way

[@aspena7883]

@@maxonmendel5757 Are you saying there's a difference lmao

[@MkSupra]

I see this a sovietwomble antistasi reference

[@Joe_kickass25]

Deep

[@OfficialUnderDog]

@@MkSupra lol

[@PaulDavids]

Samuraibanjo is the best thing I've seen in 2020

[@waffleXstudios]

how are you paul

[@Scott-lo8cg]

George Harrison I thought you were dead

[@nudlgunu1176]

@George Pearrison i'm not

[@bingus2550]

@Randy Albert wow you are a great boyfriend!

[@kybackroads3839]

Hi paul!!

[@EvaAdorable]

Guitar-Jo: turns your guitar into a MIDI file

[@jaden_bricker]

An out of tune MIDI, groundbreaking

[@tater1822]

How could you not have put the 12 string guitar gadget, into a 12 string, for an 18 string acoustic?

[@gabedoesthings2400]

Isn't that 24 strings tho?

[@willer3399]

Foster - The gadget thing only has 6 strings.

[@funkyj3700]

Then play it with the double pick

[@richharris2864]

Science

[@ZaneDalton]

Jacques Dentist yo... stringception.

[@trevelyanjoelpakkari1720]

He has so many gadgets, I don't even have a pick

[@satyarsh665]

seems like a you problem more or less

[@belcarra]

use a bottle cap :D

[@joonasarmpalu7805]

Mark Knopfler doesn't have one either, you're fine.

[@dabanjo]

Cut an old gift card or credit card into a pick. Customize your own shape!

[@LiMCRiMZ]

Am I strange for keeping slightly longer fingernails on my right hand in order to never really need one? It seems to produce a significantly brighter tone with my playing style and I'm not sure if others have fell into the habit of doing the same

[@evelyie]

*When you realize you can play 99% of Green Day songs on a shirt*

[@kronoscamron7412]

Lol true

[@ziggyoickle3445]

"Pros: definitely doesn't sound like a banjo" 😂

[@ziggyoickle3445]

@@Nymandus 6:13 top left corner

[@ziggyoickle3445]

@@Nymandus nah, can't say I blame you. The comment is pretty easy to misread

[@TheSyconerd]

Sounds more like a banjo on a cheap keyboard

[@sierralouder1375]

I feel like he could have taken off the effects or used another guitar and I could have possibly sounded alright

[@megagrips6470]

the capo should be called: "ichika nito's left hand"

[@rauldelgado7033]

Really underrated comment

[@doomslayerplushie6662]

Or Tim Henson's Asian cousin's left hand

[@willflint5014]

Comment of the day right here.

[@xthexadvantagex1219]

To bad it doesn’t do that weird gameboy vibrato

[@RubenTooth]

I was in the comment searching something about Ichika and I'm not dissapointed hahahaja

[@marioaviles19]

I wasn't expecting Sammy G to bust out the Midwest emo with the Chordinero

[@shanebywater6628]

yeah that was insane

[@lyrex6639]

Sounded really good as well!

[@user-dj6lj1dl1c]

mario aviles he was probably going for something jazzy and countryish and unknowingly became a math rock god

[@KellyKachowski]

exactly my thoughts

[@rcmaster207]

I'm glad he did tho. I was vibin' to that stuff.

[@TheAmazingCobalt]

"pros: definitely does not sound like a banjo" "Cons: definitely does not sound like a banjo" Banjo players: 😠

[@calebangell77]

It's ok, banjo players won't see this because they can't afford internet.

[@Secretfiles999]

@@calebangell77 say that but a banjo costs more than some American guitars .

[@calebangell77]

@@Secretfiles999 that's why they can't afford internet

[@northsofa5520]

@@calebangell77 unless you buy a pawn shop banjo............

[@Peter-cm8vi]

least heard phrase in music, "Is that really the banjo player's Ferrari"?

[@fpsmusicofficial]

If the Guitar-Jo actually sounds more like a Sitar.. Isnt it a Guitar-Tar then?

[@Atlas65]

Tur-Tur- Key-Key

[@dwvcollection]

Mini-Minotaur-taur

[@KalasEldaryan]

I believe it would be more of a SitGuit

[@AdrianCardwell]

Sit-Tuar

[@339Jackscarify]

@@dwvcollection He is allergic to Guitar-tar sauce

[@canye_eastproductions4547]

The real question is what happens if you put the first gadget on a 12 string and play it with the Doble pick some episodes ago

[@haydensenioe9360]

A black hole is created

[@mayhapsvenotcaleb4576]

Nono, the real question is how many can you put on one guitar

[@patrickwayne9074]

We need this video.

[@MarcosSilva-kv9ej]

These are important questions

[@DougShablowski]

String spacing would be weird maybe.

[@Pxrchi]

Although the guitar-jo doesn't sound like a banjo, I still enjoy the funky tone it produces. Also, that variable capo looks and sounds amazing!

[@belcarra]

Antlereddruid patreon?

[@lukahomburg7668]

It kinda sounds like a sitar

[@holofech9744]

It kinda sounds like a sitar

[@thenoble1]

It sounds like a bad early 90s keyboard with 500 INSTRUMENTS trying to do a banjo.

[@IsmailsGuitarWorld]

I hate your profile pic

[@Lingboysc2]

American Football would go crazy with that finger capo

[@froumts]

Honestly?

[@apenguinwithasign7572]

UnoriginalMetalName yep

[@froumts]

@@apenguinwithasign7572 I see you missed the joke

[@apenguinwithasign7572]

UnoriginalMetalName i see you missed the sarcasm

[@froumts]

@@apenguinwithasign7572 i did indeed

[@dntertainment5435]

I was ecstatic when I saw that HARPAD 12-string converter. I wanted one right then and there, but then I heard how expensive it was. almost $400 for that? I’ll just buy an actual 12-string guitar for that price... might be useful if you want to transform your J-45 into a 12-string or something but for lower-budget players such as myself, that’s not worth it. I mean, why even is it so expensive? It’s a big piece of plastic with strings on it, why would it cost that much?

[@tommytaylor622]

Same

[@matthewcrowley2396]

I went to the website and I have no clue how to even buy it... then again I'm not really tech savvy, considering I spent 90% my life in a house without internet

[@MumrikDK]

Are you sure that's plastic?

[@ir-dan8524]

It's probably not mass-produced, and it has to be really strong to withstand strings at tension, especially when it's so thin and oddly shapped - string tension could easily snap something like that in half.

[@luciferrr8515]

"If you want a banjo sound, buy a banjo."

[@airstrikegaming8263]

"practical problems need practical solution's"

[@valvenator]

"If you want a banjo sound, buy a banjo." Exactly the reason I don't own a banjo! :)

[@FacePomagranate]

That Guitar-Jo reminds me more of the Electric Sitar than a banjo.

[@Nullllus]

3:32 MidWest Emo bands are already buying these in bulk.

[@louieobrien5053]

Guitar George? I've heard that he knows all the chords

[@skymandollarhite7742]

clever

[@kingfishercomputing9497]

Strictly rhythm though

[@dr.8553]

I don't think he could afford any of these gadgets anyway.

[@Jay-st6sl]

Mind, it's strictly rhythm.

[@junkhead_92]

@@dr.8553 he can only afford an old guitar

[@HEWfunkingKNEWit]

The 2nd gadget the capo is actually quite cool and seems like the natural proggression of the capo. Nice one

[@evanward4303]

I prefer gizmos to gadgets and doohickeys. I'm a snob that way.

[@raihidara]

I would definitely buy the Harpad. As someone who has a nice 6 string acoustic and only has a few songs written for 12 strings, being able to attach that accessory instead of buying another guitar for those few songs is a great value.

[@venntrical1503]

Why is nobody talking about how cool the submarine pickup was?! That delay effect was crazy

[@marky3307]

“I have it set to an amaj7 let’s see what happens” *becomes rob scallion*

[@decemberstragicdrive]

*becomes midwest emo*

[@Kylora2112]

The Guitar-jo sounds kinda like a sitar. It's certainly a *cool* sound, even though it sounds nothing like a banjo. The Chordinero and Harpad are both pretty cool, too.

[@maglehammers6138]

Guitar-jo could be made ta a guitar-si

[@TheReKinn]

Imagine being new to guitar and looking up a tab that was played using a chordinero

[@ElessarEstel]

A two handed tapping lick

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 🚧⛽️🚈🚈🚥🚆🪝✈️

[@mikeomatic9905]

@@jesuslovesyou2616 embrace Satan

[@daved2352]

That submarine pickup, if it was made well, would be a good idea on your low strings through an octave and then into a separate bass amp. I knew a local 2 piece band where the guitarist did that to good effect only he didn't have the extra pickup to selectively choose the bass strings.

[@connorhicks6938]

But it’s not yellow

[@curtisbailey2766]

I NEED MORE MIDWEST EMO SOUNDS FROM SAMMY G

[@diegonapoles2469]

Yes

[@jonasgabrielberg595]

Yes

[@nehemiahzo_]

Yes

[@kelseystickney8663]

Yes

[@evanho4538]

Yes

[@jove3403]

Finally! I can 0-3-5 with a t-shirt. That thing definitely djents

[@devenscience8894]

Since it's got a little amp, can you hook up a distortion pedal to the shirt, I wonder?

[@codygarland6365]

@@devenscience8894 imagine turning up to a gig with this and your pedalboard

[@GabrielVelasco]

I was completely surprised by the 12 string thing and the capo thing. I was expecting both of them to be completely useless pure gimmicks and they turned out to be pretty cool actually.

[@harpad5125]

Thank you!

[@soldout99]

8:57 - when you learn Dammit by blink-182 and think you're the next guitar hero

[@mikem9148]

I actually went to school with the brother of the guy who invented the guitar-Jo. We were in community college and he asked me to try it out and give them a detailed review on it. I didn't do it because I was wwaaayyy too stoned to commit to do anything at that time but it's funny to see it on this video, I had forgotten about that

[@o.g.bwoodwork]

The Guitar-jo sounds more like a sitar than a banjo. Would be cool to hear it with some reverb and delay to see if you could replicate the sound.

[@IsasHappyHour]

the guitar-jo just sounds like those isolated guitar/vocal tracks on youtube that just eq and noise gate a song in audacity. the guitar shirt, however, will always have a special place in my heart because i had a really similar one when i was like 6 or 7

[@maybekaybee4460]

Midwest Emo Sammy G is the coolest thing I have heard this week.

[@SeagoGuitarist]

I'VE COME UP WITH THE BEST NAME FOR THAT BANJO DEVICE THINGAMY DOOHICKY-MABOB. are we ready? Banj-no You're welcome.

[@coconut_milk7167]

No thank you

[@SeagoGuitarist]

@@coconut_milk7167 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👌💯🖖✌

[@geraldfriend256]

Banj-ouch

[@barroeta6669]

my teacher: no you cant just watch youtube during the online class me: guitar goes brrrrrrr

[@bin5048]

I feel this

[@theneonllama416]

I don't

[@nehemiahzo_]

I do

[@monkeh3925]

Bruh this is exactly what I'm doing rn....

[@barroeta6669]

@@monkeh3925 hahahaha me too

[@Espec_Music]

only issue i could see with the Chordinero is playing the frets right near the 'capo'd' strings, as this could get in the way, but i agree when i used one it was amazing highly recommend

[@DanCole1998]

man i may not love the content on these videos but i always enjoy listening to this guy talk, he just seems like a chill ass dude, nice guy.

[@slap_my_hand]

5:02 Sounds like a mix of a steel drum and a sitar

[@sunburstshredder]

I legitimately think I want that capo. I could play stuff that sounds like open tunings live without having to retune or bring a second guitar. Also that submarine joke lmao

[@MikaelLewisify]

I have the spyder capo, which is a similar beast. Honestly, it takes less time and fiddling to just retune my guitar.

[@ArturBrzozowski444]

It's great to see you Sammy G Thank you for covering so many useful ones that I genuinely want to check out

[@CamS.-cz5cu]

I was tempted to skip through you're video and find something that would call to me personally but then watched the whole video and realized I want all of these cool gadgets after you presented them so well. Great vid thanks dude!

[@instrumentenfreak]

I ordered 2 submarine pickups and they took the money and did not deliver.

[@mehhego2857]

Lmao

[@austinmolitor7283]

Bro if u use two of them, that's just a normal pickup

[@instrumentenfreak]

@@austinmolitor7283 When the first one wasn't delivered I asked for refund. They told me they're sorry and I should order another one "for free"... When the second one wasn't delivered, they didn't respond anymore...

[@DChrls]

Sounds like they've gone silent.

[@chrisjs6123]

You’re not missing much. I bought a submarine pro and it’s a bit craptastic. Really poorly made and nowhere near as useful as you’d think.

[@toastangler]

I just saw you on sparkle mountain. It's nice to see you made it back alive.

[@joshuahymel9750]

That third hand capo and submarine pickup are amazing. The capo alone looks like it could re-enable amputees who once played with two to get back into it.

[@thomaswright5060]

I just wanna say, nice playing. I especially liked the pieces you played on the butterscotch tele with the capo

[@demoleramera]

8:41 at least we now know that the Guitar Shirt allows you to play a power chord version of Beatles "Let it Be"

[@thesaint8141]

This is the fastest i have ever clicked on a video

[@falsevektor]

I second this

[@bootlegpreacher]

DOOOOD! I've been looking for the submarine pickup forever now! Thought i was gonna have to get someone to build one for me. Thanks!

[@richharris2864]

That submarine pickup is the winner- no contest. Brilliant idea.

[@justincoleman3805]

This was great. I’ve never been so happy to see guitar gadgets reviewed. I’ve... ...I’ve never been happy.

[@MBoss3005]

That delay submarine pickup demo was pretty neat

[@maxonmendel5757]

the chordinero is cool. the only major difference between that and alt tuning is that standard finger patterns still apply --- the weird alternate intervals between strings is only true at the open (capo'd) string

[@AlexIsASeraphim]

That banjo thang created a sound that reminded more of the Dan sitar guitar. That capo is intriguing. Have you tried one that lets you have open strings? Ed Kuepper uses them to great effect.

[@LiMCRiMZ]

"let's see what kind of beautiful music I can make with this shirt" I've been doing it all wrong my entire life.

[@mk_rexx]

0:53 Of course it's not for cutting trees, it's for cutting steel!

[@nicholassteward1831]

i just found this channel and i love how dry the humor is. good stuff

[@Uncle_Mark2600]

Well done! Short, entertaining, and the gadgets were cool and interesting

[@VinnyBoii]

The Guitar-Jo sounds like a Steel Drum in a Guitar Shape.

[@vonnnov]

7:40 whoa whoa slow down, i didnt get to take a bong rip before u start trippin me out

[@a-lonley-box3657]

That bit he played with the submarine pickup (the non destorted) kind of reminded me of mother mother, interesting. Love your content BTW!

[@blackstonegone4798]

I had one of those Submarine pick-ups, had all those issues you mentioned, just wouldn't stick and had a very low output from an acoustic. Real shame.

[@DavesCoverSongs]

The banjo thing almost sounds like a sitar.

[@vcrownxplays3194]

8:20 its beautiful, I've looked at this for 5 hours now

[@lostcoastlivestream]

That's a great bunch reviews, I was brought here for the submarine. Keep up the good work.

[@DerBullgod]

The Guitar-Jo sounded more like a muffled sitar. Makes me wonder if it's possible to machine saddles that can be switched into sitar mode individually.

[@bartoszn1609]

Anyone else just really likes learning some of the chord patterns or riffs/licks he plays in these videos?

[@dr.8553]

Pretty sure I could just put a couple of paper towels stuffed under the strings for a better version of that "banjo" sound.

[@wesleytownsend8214]

Absolutely the best yet of this series! So happy you did this cause it made my day. I always look forward to your content Thank You! I wish good health and all the best to you and yours!

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 🚧⛽️🚈🚈🚥🚆🪝✈️

[@jameselcock3591]

Hey man these videos are the reason I practise the guitar the way you play is astounding to me thank you

[@stavborochov1673]

I'm a student and nobody has any idea when we're gonna go back to school, very confusing, I'm scared.

[@ollie1704]

Same dude it's really terrifying. I've got to go back in 2 weeks and I'm really not looking forward to it. Must be even worse not knowing when your going back. Good luck tho.

[@darthvader2994]

@@ollie1704 i was very lucky to finish school this year - now i don't have to worry about going back to school but am i moving out? am i going to uni? am i getting a job? AAAAAAAAA

[@bipbipletucha]

At least you have a nice Silver Sky to keep you warm

[@putridabomination]

My college classes are online now... :(

[@ollie1704]

@@darthvader2994 good luck dude!!!

[@thatfellow5770]

I love the gadget series.

[@louisaquiler8293]

That Amaj7 diddy from the super capo was really, really nice.

[@Elmerstudd007]

I would like to hear more of that snippet you played while testing the 12 string mod.

[@rosestrohm7986]

3:22 Samuraiguitarist discovers math rock/midwest emo

[@spacegazen5592]

i was kinda hoping he would play a green day song on the shirt...

[@groovefretboard]

That beats the spider capo! Really cool. So many options. You could put those pegs going opposite direction as well

[@3lullabies]

On the GuitarJo subject...I have heard Guitar George is George Young, Angus and Malcolms big brother. When I was young for some reason I thought it was reference to Beatles Harrison I didn't get...because his guitar weeps,so gently.

[@bassanup]

this time, all of them are cool... specially the 12 string maker and the shirt

[@harpad5125]

Thank you! We have just started and our goal is to reduce the price. Stay tuned for our coming crowdfunding campaign :D

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 🚧⛽️🚈🚈🚥🚆🪝✈️

[@jesuisfudgeman874]

I'm a senior in high school. I can confirm, we are indeed, Back in School.

[@widgetfilms]

I hope your senior year goes better than mine did.

[@fasgamboa]

You need to use the capo on your 12 strings while diving the submarine for delay and drive on that new banjo for a 4x1 combo!!!!

[@thadjarvis9514]

Great episode I loved all of these

[@RC32Smiths01]

I waited for the return of this! Always loved these, they are so interesting.

[@oyh3551]

The banjo one sounds like last train home by pat metheny group

[@flowerboi1815]

I’m really glad your a amazing guitarist because the demonstrations are great and helpful.

[@D2ezbmu]

That spider capo was awesome. Dude I didn’t realize you were indie prog rock genius!!!!

[@dbuxtrux8309]

I'd say the guitar jo makes the guitar sound more like a sitar.

[@AlphaStormMusic]

The Guitar-jo sounds like an electric Sitar actually.

[@OMMIAMSalvation]

Ooh, maybe add a super short delay to go with the lower octave when using the Submarine pickup to make it sound more like someone's doubling on bass. That could be really cool

[@nickycharles9699]

I loved that first lick with the capo!!

[@no-ij4bp]

Thank u for being my guitar teacher

[@danielc9606]

The guitar jo sound more like a banjo and sitar crossover to me

[@SCBLGamingFilm]

that math rock kinda thing that you played with the capo sounded so good

[@GDJ113]

Wow, Id seriously consider buying the 12 string thing, the capo and the submarine pick up. Coolest bunch of gadgets ever

[@sebtruscott-cooper3179]

Simply guitar ads are the bane of my existence

[@JeepoffRoadKRM]

I have the t shirt,, played enter sandman , freaked out everyone..lol..

[@davecarsley8773]

7:04 I gotta admit, it is indeed pretty cool to be able to accompany yourself by putting distortion on only the "rhythm strings". Unfortunately, it's not good distortion

[@peehandshihtzu]

I found a bango vst yesterday, it say's it doesn't work well with some pick ups but seemed fine with those on a strat and a humbucker too. It pretty much sounds like one, my guess is they route your DI through a snare drum ir and there you go, a snitar/pango, :)