The BEST Gift EVER | Vintage Stereo Store

Here is a bonus video for this week! Kevin goes over one of the best gifts he has EVER received. See what it is, meet some of the Skylabs staff, and maybe get a laugh out of our shop shenanigans.
THIS one is going to be a fun one!
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[@MarkRDKing]

Love this video!! so relaxing. Long live vintage audio!!💥

[@Jp19557]

Nice to see more of your shop.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks 👍

[@dougjohnstone4482]

I don't own any vintage stereo equipment. I have no idea where Valley Junction is. I've never been to Iowa, let alone West Des Moine. But, I absolutely love this channel you have and keep coming back. This and Harry's Garage are my two subscribed channels. Thanks Kev! P.S. just bought a record weight.

[@timmccrady6571]

Love this place, I live in Mexico since Retirement But visit my Daughter who lives in West Desmoines Ia, Go there each time i come back!!

[@stephenbarr2735]

If you did have the occasion to come to Des Moines, IA, you'd find the people genuinely happy to have you visit. No matter where you are in the city, everywhere (including WDM/Valley Junction) is no more than 15 minutes drive.

[@raywoods2132]

Hey Kevin & Team Skylab, Yes Great new Sign, & Bless Charly's heart for going old school neon, rather than the new LED Stuff, Just works so much better for that design, & I that is coming from an LED Guy. LOL! Thanks also for the short tour outside the shop, I Used to restore buildings back in the day, so I Really appreciate those buildings & Small towns that value the old architecture! I can't wait for the next video, that features the new Sign behind you. Keep making it happen, I am looking forward to coming for a visit once i Retire in a couple years. 'Bucket List' ! God Bless!

[@jrockthecasbah]

You have a company/shop that I wouldn’t be bummed to get up and go into work for. Awesome gift too!

[@bricebowlin8834]

You've got The kitschiest showroom. Damn cool.

[@JonPaul]

The new Skylabs light is great! Congrats. What's really neat is that you just perfectly captured that little section of Valley Junction. I've never lived there, but I've spent much time there, from drinking at Giffs with regulars, and helping evacuate people in the '93 flood. The Thursday "farmers" market used to be a great thing, now it's not so much. Although the music afterwards is always fun after a few beers. Ya, the airport was well represented. There used to be a wooden oval racetrack there - somewhere, can't remember exactly where. Like in the early 1900's.

[@evanbutt2344]

Thats really cool !!! Shop looks amazing 🤩

[@edholmwood2263]

Great gift. Must be wonderful to have such a great team. Best wishes.

[@skylabsaudio]

It really is!

[@thetubesrock]

WOW! What a great gift!!!

[@jamesdicker5992]

I loved this video. To see the shop and outside and you guys just doing other things, is just a different experience. Very cool!

[@andykeena8767]

I like this candid, day in the life type of video.

[@aammdj]

I would want that neon sign in my front window or have it be one of the first things people see when they walk in. What a nice gift though.

[@jeffbrooke4892]

Very cool! And thanks for the look around.

[@solarrobot]

Kevin… This has got to be one of the best videos that you have done (in my opinion)…!

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you!

[@dboy6896]

So real and natural... it's a really nice feel to your whole business and community. Congrats!! You guys are winners in the world. At least I think so...

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks so much!!

[@michaelmorris7552]

That's awesome Kevin!! Wish I lived close...

[@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

GREAT NEON! Can't wait to see it in person at the store. A very nice gift.

[@TheLifeandSadEnding]

I thought you were getting your KZbin play button! Soon maybe.

[@ripjones5294]

Great new sign !! You have a bunch of cool nostalgia in that little corner -- "Blown Away", the oil Rain Lamp, AND that Zenith Tube Caddy on the shelf. Only a few of us even remember seeing one of those in action. Saw an old RCA one, the other day, but I don't remember exactly what video I was watching. I've gotta drive up to see y'all. Guess I will have to drag my wife with me. Sadly, she will temper how much stuff I haul back to Georgia. As always, truly enjoyed this.

[@jmsjms296]

KInda dream store. Hi from Switzerland 😺

[@Leningrad_Underground]

Hi to Kevin and the crew From a glen in the Highlands of Scotland . Like many here ; i'm not a total Audiofile. Just wandered by afew weeks ago.felt the vibe. Poured a cup of coffee and listned to the the "Craic" ( chat & news) . Just like to hang-out in the shop. Sourced a small copy of the Iconic poster all the way from the good old USA. had it copied and streached. Now it has pride of place. On the wall space next to My Wharfdale. speaker." Dovedale3 " Feels like we are all amongst friends. Thanks Kevin. See you again soon . Sean.

[@roberttoews2775]

Great video. This was definitely a fun one!

[@jefffoster3557]

I love how you squeeze all you can in that tight space. Same here..... 6000+ pieces of vinyl in 900 sq. feet of living space is challenging.

[@joesugarman1355]

Cool to see the environs, both in and out of the store. Great new neon light!

[@jalander8817]

I like this content! Keep crushing!

[@BullittJon]

Very cool sign, Kevin. Looks great there. And regarding your tattoo neighbor, too bad you for instance, don't have a different address number. Both are the same, thus the confusion as you may know.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

My buddy had that exact same cassette tape holder on the wall in his bedroom. He cherished it, and was always making compilation tapes to introduce me to new music. I never would have been an ELP fan if it wasn’t for my friend Kurt.

[@BryanHooper]

Very nice gift

[@bshingledecker]

It's a major award!!...... Oh,,, you should see what it looks like from outside !! ,,,, It's a lamp !!....You used all the glue,,,,on purpose!! . all kidding aside,,, That is cooler than cool. You are going to cherish that for the rest of your life. Congratulations. On a different note, You need a vintage vacuum cleaner for the shop. A Kirby would be a good start.

[@harlest71]

Nice !! You guys in the wild. Cool to see the are you're in.

[@fr6885]

Very nice!!

[@Generic_Eric_1977]

That really is a sweet gift. Thought you got a little teary-eyed there for a moment. We're a bit dysfunctional here as well. I think all Bench Repair Technicians and Engineers are.

[@drsbranch-wn2vx]

Nice video, Kevin.

[@robertsuszek2327]

Cool gift.

[@johnstump2433]

Very cool and your goosebumps said it all.. Congratulations on one awesome neon sign!

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks a bunch!

[@chrislj2890]

It's 63° F right now here in southwest Ohio. I was out doing yard work in a short sleeve shirt, but they are saying cold and snow next week. That sign is pretty cool; you oughta sell them.

[@user-lt7jq7ym2w]

This really is a triple A++++ video. I enjoyed the very first video I watched of yours and every one since but this was a different day in the shop deal and I love it. Thanks very much. George from St. Pete

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you, George!

[@DynastyVinyl]

What a nice addition to your shop and future videos! Who'd a thunk, Des Moine, Iowa for bucket list stop?!

[@mladenbasic1]

Loved every minute of this video! Great to see the surrounding businesses. Going to Google maps street view right now to check out more of your neighbourhood

[@skylabsaudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexreifschneider4332]

Cool shop!

[@stephenbarr2735]

Love the plane at the end! Grew up with that sound over Mom and Dad’s house on 17th street.

[@tomprevost2477]

Cool, nice to see the shop and a little behind the scenes.

[@jim010109]

The new light is awesome.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks. Got an amazing crew :)

[@user-mz6lt2pr9s]

Great gift! Congratulations. Thanks for the behind the scenes video. Very cool.

[@katebloggs8243]

“Do I look like a Smurf?” 😂

[@skylabsaudio]

Lol 😂

[@Terry-og9up]

Kick ass sign!!

[@brucecoyle2565]

Well that was a fun video. Good job keeping it real.

[@Lfunk1983]

Wish I lived closer. Would love to give you business. I’m glad you showed us more of the store. You should do more walk around and chat vids lol .. they’re enjoyable!

[@skylabsaudio]

Was fun! There will be more

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you!

[@55benchguy]

Nice Gift Kevin ! You will have that long after you retire & remember the shop with a tear in your eye !

[@tonyvaldiconza3914]

Congrats, very cool sign 😎

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks!

[@davidwagler6919]

The Neon sign is awesome! Charly is one talented dude! What a great gift!

[@hjalmarfossi5728]

Definitely gonna be a fun one

[@Gixxer983]

Love the walking store video. Adds another dimension to an already great channel.

[@NCislander]

Whoa! Very cool video. Love the new SkyLabs Neon. Really special gift for sure. Feeling the "Love" from your stereo family. Most of all very interesting getting unexpected peeks all over the unseen parts of your shop. Thats what I enjoy most. Thanks a bunch for sharing it Kevin, Eric, and the SkyLabs staff. Nicely done.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks so much!

[@michaeladams8772]

Amazing! That looks fantastic!

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@allanellis5827]

That is such an awesome gift! Good for you! And btw I love your channel.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you so much!

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Nice store. Wish you were in Fresno.

[@edogle8163]

or Seattle.....

[@fredcrook8228]

Holy crap, that's cool.

[@karaDee2363]

Awesome gift!❤

[@skylabsaudio]

Yes it was!

[@WireHedd]

Get inked while your vintage amp gets fixed. Nice. Love the new sign dude, Very noice.

[@jeffbranch8072]

Very cool! And even the address works with vintage audio - "ABC, easy as 123".

[@skylabsaudio]

Yes it does!

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

I bet the business next door could tattoo people's stereos.

[@robertdavis5714]

Sign looks good, Goodness gracious what a small Town you reside in.

[@skylabsaudio]

Love it! Especially after living in a few huge cities.

[@kevinfestner6126]

No kidding. I want to plan a vacation and visit your man cave, errrr store. I remember when those oil lamps were all the rage. I love those things.

[@nycrhythmcom-Vnylperv9pmfriday]

Great gear !!!!How or where do you you get those lights under those turntables platter ?

[@oscarvieitez8772]

That plane sounded very stereo to me 😂!

[@skylabsaudio]

Lol, it did didn't it.

[@ryanbmd7988]

That’s a really lovely gift!! 🎉🎉

[@anthonymeyer4475]

Thriving Metropolis!

[@altopstwo3934]

Yo, those jbl northridges always seem to have failed tweeters and caps. Had to repair 4 out of 4. So i upgraded the horrible stock caps with sonicaps and mills resistors. Opened up the soundstage and clarity nicely.

[@skylabsaudio]

Not bad for the price

[@frankmicalef6156]

YES

[@ghostsniper2099]

Nice star indeed, but, it needs a better background. That brown particle board stuff is not doing anyone any favors. Maybe some sort of reflective material - make that star POP!

[@thad6359]

*Promo SM*

[@hippydippy]

What a sweet gift!