the kurt cobain ferrington guitar

Kurt Cobain had Danny ferrington build him a custom guitar in 1992, the guitar was used heavily during the In Utero recording sessions and has a very unique sound.

[@bartolini.]

Great video! We do still make the V88-D as special order, but it hasn't been on our retail list for a few years. We'll work on getting back in standard production and on the website. We haven't made 3XV since 1999. I'll see if I can resurrect that design later this year. - Clyde

[@mirata7748]

I'm so happy this video reached the Bartolini Team, it's actually crazy how the V88D and 3XV might be back for customer retail soon, again thank you Clyde and the Bartolini Team!

[@sgjackson64]

The neck sound on the 3XV rules and if you bring it back I'd probably sort out getting a set.

[@ilyasnamozov2914]

Yes omg please! I need to buy these pickups!!

[@jordanwillett6680]

Hell yes! This is good to know!

[@modusceo]

This helps immensely to track down which bartolinis’ were used. I’ve been building an exact ferrington replica and couldn’t find any info. Thanks clyde!

[@jhon5235]

This dude, Kurt had a custom guitar that he sugested to get built, it has super rare components that are almost imposible to find, nobody really knows how he used it and in what... And you said: "Ok, Let's build it". Honestly I envy your balls dude

[@aarontimm]

ooc "i envy your balls"

[@dunxy]

Its hard too find much about this guitar and its rumoured Kurt may not have even liked it that much, but who knows... I like it, rather so much that i have a had a clone myself for over 16 years.

[@TheWhiteJamesBrown]

I just envy his money

[@paulillingworth90]

I think you may need to reevaluate what takes “balls” in this world lol.

[@ColoradoBirds]

“No one knows how he used it.” Oh yeah we do. POWER CHORDS.

[@NirvanaGuitars]

Absolutely mind-blowing build, I'm at a loss for words. You are an inspiration!

[@PalmettoStateSirens]

The 2 goats of the Nirvana guitar community in one place, now we just gotta get JQ in here.

[@fuchsia5899]

I agree

[@UltraZombie]

Damn

[@UltraZombie]

Ur right

[@Izyanshiraz]

woah, its you your like a legend

[@sherwintavarez8539]

This absolutely needs to become an official guitar that people can buy

[@crackthefoundation_]

In the pic you can see he used a squier Jaguar neck, building guitars is not too difficult if you're interested! But I agree..

[@dawgersnee7181]

It's so insane as a Seattle resident to see all of your content. I was looking back at your older videos and your first guitar you literally got at the same place I go to lessons and started my music passion. Your such an inspiring guy lmao, one of the greatest content creators I've come across.

[@feastorafamine]

My friend Danny Ferrington made this guitar. He also made guitars for George Harrison, Johnny Cash etc. He is an extremely talented luthier

[@coopermcduff]

My mom is good friends with him! Cool guy

[@exikatorus]

Okay, I have a serious problem. Since the video came out I´ve watched this amazing intro like 30 times and it still gives me goosebumps.

[@Maldoror200]

..ointment.

[@notme2221]

Dude, please make a album of just you playing, your original songs are so good!

[@Helena-gk4ui]

we need that album now 😿

[@alex.2929]

Another video drop! Huge respect for how much work and effort you put into these videos, Aaron.

[@AaronRash]

Glad you like them!

[@billyboyd418]

@@AaronRashSchaller makes a 5 way switch that is 30mm deep so it would leave you with more wood, don’t think there’s any way around the pickup depth. Great sounding guitar, it looks like the real Ferrington except the neck looks like a Tele 24.75 scale with CBS headstock on the original.

[@damnyphantom]

Your intros always are always so sick dude. You should start posting your music somewhere officially its so inspiring

[@magraretsbane6274]

It’s extremely impressive how you’ve blown every other nerd channel on KZbin out of the water, good shit man. I wish there were a channel like this with this kind of attention to detail for every band I admire, I’d kill for this level of accuracy regarding bands like the Pixies or The Doors or the Velvet Underground.

[@jamarcus09]

Yes, especially the Pixies, although I suspect that the Pixies used their studio rig live most of the time, and I bet that Nirvana guitar tone can get pretty close to the Pixies sound, due to Kurt being heavily influenced by the Pixies.

[@magraretsbane6274]

@@jamarcus09 You make a very good point, though there’s still a couple things on Come On Pilgrim and Surfer Rosa that I’m a bit confused by.

[@ihavetonsofthese]

For The Velvet Underground, @Cam Forrester does some good videos, but there's not usually much technical explanation. Most helpful technical explanation video I've found was actually this dude ranting about VU tunings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5DaipuvpdegprM

[@paulgonzalez199xs]

im addicted to this channel...

[@EJ-ci6gp]

I can not explain the emotion that your playing your original work invokes. It is simply fantastic.

[@felixallstarbass7663]

You are getting such a cool collection of guitars can't wait to see what you get next Aaron!

[@inhabitantofgotoisland]

Your videos are the best thing KZbin has ever suggested me. Thanks for reigniting my love for Nirvana! Greetings from Poland!

[@OriginalUsername]

I love your original music, really a great addition to your already enjoyable content!

[@austinteis3158]

Man I just wanna say your tone recreations are phenomenal I watch a lot of tone recreation channels and you nail it every time please don’t stop

[@perro626]

That's some cinematography there, dude! I've never been to Seattle and I will never be, but you've capture what that far away city (from me) represents to me. There's an atom of Seattle in every Kurt fan.

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Very nice build Aaron. I love Bartolinis too, and have had a few over the years. The guitar that I've owned the longest is a 1964 blue Fender Mustang that is 100% original and unmolested. I can dial in a lot of Kurt tones on it, but not all of 'em... I got that Mustang back in the mid 70s, and bought it from its original owner, who got it when he was a kid in 1965 and he paid $125 for it... I think those old Mustangs have the best designed whammy bar of all the various Fender bars that were produced. You can activate it with your baby finger, it's so responsive... and those pickups are truly amazing. They sound hotter and more transparent than comparable era Strat pickups imho. I wonder if they were wound differently than Strat pickups of the same period? Anyway, that's a really excellent build, congrat's on your ability to produce something like that, and it really nails some of those elusive tones that we all know and love... ;)

[@thefeeps]

Enjoying all these videos buddy! You are super meticulous with everything…your research, execution of the guitar / tone projects as well as how you document it all in the videos! Super cool channel to watch!

[@dunxy]

I have a replica myself, built about 16 years ago, you can find some info on it around the place jagstang and offset forums. I dont play a lot of Nirvana stuff these days but when i do, my ferrington clone does it well. I went through 3 pickup variations over the years and finally ended up with some locally made custom wound ones. I honestly forget the magnet types and values as its been so long. I never fitted the coil split but my bucker is equipped for it if i ever do. Tonally i kind of liken mine to something between a a strat and a tele in terms of neck and mid position, bridge it really isn't like anything else ive ever owned. I regret going short scale, should have got 25.5 but hindsight is always 2020. Lovely build you have done and cute kitty. I had to move my bridge because it wouldn't intonate properly, despite bridge being where it should have been. Mines sonic blue with the tort pg. I managed squeeze in a low profile 5 way.

[@mirata7748]

Beautiful ferrington build, i really dig that natural with pearl pickguard look, and that ferrington sounds absolutely wonderful. You did a fantastic job building that ferrington, looks and sounds like a dream, nails that in utero tone as well Great video! I'll stay updated for the next upload. Edit: was genuinely surprised that the scratch take of pennyroyal was played on this guitar, really interesting! I always thought it sounded like the jaguar's bridge pickup but guess i was wrong all along, always learn something new from your videos.

[@CornPop.]

You turned me on to the "sound city" doc that inspired my to paint and add a throw rug to my studio. I watched all your tone videos while I painted. Thanks for content and the inspiration!

[@AaronRash]

That is awesome!

[@exikatorus]

Those intros are out of this world. Keep doing such great videos.

[@hotrod54chevy]

If you're going to paint it with lacquer, I recommend Oxford. You can either order from them directly or from Solo Music Gear. Buying from Oxford directly offers more color choices.

[@submissivelover]

Yeah, you nailed it, In Utero is definitely my favorite Nirvana album, and we're all learning now how important the Ferrington guitar was to the sound of that album. The Neck + Middle combo on your guitar is .....special to say the least, so massive and bass-ee and yet extremely clear. I'm very impressed with the Bartolini pickups.

[@aarondoodles3380]

Didn't know about this!

[@wyll2k]

In utero is my favorite Nirvana album it ha s is own special guitare tone and sound. it's magical

[@_pa1179]

a sensational guitar with a unique sound! it's about time someone made a video of it, thanks for the effort mate! definitely one of my favorites along with the iconic Telecaster Courtney

[@johnf.r6658]

This is the only chanel that I watch every video when it comes out, keep doing it man ! Your work is amazing! The clips you make, the gear, the sound, everything comes together so nicely! Cheers from way down here in Argentina

[@iDannyism]

Dude, your videos complete me. They always provide real joy. I think you're me but, somewhere else.

[@kennethsmith8015]

Dude. This is insane with the sound. I’ve been chasing this for years with multiple ds-1’s and such. You nailed this. This would sell faster than a jagstang for sure.

[@Sadsicpoetry]

You've done it again, sir! You create the most awesome intros I have ever seen! I would love to listen to these, if you ever released them anywhere I would buy them in a heartbeat. Your skill as a creator is simply stunning. chapeau

[@JTPlayingTunes]

Im soo addicted to the intro song man, the tone, the slow build-up. It's inspiring me like crazy!!

[@pepuletrz]

finally..some love for the "low output" pick upss..they are the best...i will never get riod of mine..good job..

[@AndyBelcherArt]

Your intros are always sick! Awesome vibes. Great video. Rest in peace to Mr. Bill Bartolini

[@jstnjstnjstnjstn]

love this shit man. as a not-quite-boomer who remembers Nirvana. lets just say Kurt died 4 days after my 10th bday. but my cousin drove them into me from an early age and I seriously remember the local Los Angeles news bulletin showing the greenhouse of his estate. anyway, I have fond memories of my mother who worked a prominent TV company telling my cousin and I that she was present when krist threw up his guitar at the VMA's and knocked himself out. that era of music changed my life. Siamese Dream made me want to pick up playing a guitar which I had got Christmas 93, and have not put it down since... keep chasing the tone man.

[@CT-ho6si]

Boomers were born 1946-1964 so I think you're safely outside that zone...

[@jstnjstnjstnjstn]

@@CT-ho6si I know… as an almost 40 year old finding a person whom I assume is in their early mid twenties I may as well be a boomer to them.

[@billyboyd418]

@@jstnjstnjstnjstnbro you are a millennial, not even close

[@jstnjstnjstnjstn]

@@billyboyd418 all of you clearly are missing the joke here. measly referring to younger kids referring to anyone old as a boomer.

[@billyboyd418]

@@jstnjstnjstnjstn not really a joke but that’s okay for a millennial to think it was, as someone who saw them play live and not just a child

[@metalhead18099]

This whole intro is so sick

[@jozaHC]

Mad lad, you actually did it! The depths you go into on every video just keeps on surprising

[@invaint]

i like your intro song.. "NIRVANA" vibes surely. and great job on your guitar build. salute

[@bboyndindigo8204]

I love your editing it’s so aesthetic

[@jeanwhite4077]

dude. that opening. i need a full version and a tab right now.

[@voidtremors5814]

The top melody is quite easy to guess by ear

[@andrexproductions8322]

One of the best chanels I ever seen on KZbin. Thank you, I can't stop watching your videos. You are incredible.

[@NeverForgetWTC]

Hell yeahhhhh I always get so stoked when I see you upload a new video ❤❤❤

[@PersianRockstar21]

Absolutely love the aesthetic of your videos, they remind me of all the old videos and stuff I’ve seen on Kurt

[@aarontimm]

you're a hell of a cinematographer man

[@lilripsascension]

The most cinematic b-roll, keep it up fam your vids are special.

[@Tibbon]

Thanks for putting this together! Finding real information, outside of a few sketches, in the 90's was near impossible.

[@jsullivan2112]

You're a brave man hand drilling those stud holes omg lol. Anyways the tone is wild, it's spot on. Cool build, cool video!

[@Christgaming_5464]

Another amazing video aaron love keeping up with your skill progression and tone recreations keep it up!

[@AaronRash]

Thanks!!

[@lilelsa9502]

Your work is awesome, I love your videos. Especially intros got me everytime!!

[@moonvals]

In 1991 i was 10 years old. Today i have been playing the guitar for over 30 years, im a guitar teacher and have been for a long time. Thank you Kurt 🥹

[@rez6229]

I’ve got to say, I have been watching you this last week, and you have quickly become my favourite KZbinr ever, no joke. Please never stop making videos, these are amazing❤

[@itsblu3314]

This is quickly becoming my favorite channel

[@ejayespiritu7077]

Taking nerding to Nirvana to a whole new level. Thanks for your videos. Please keep it coming. 🤘

[@6oundStudio]

The quality of your videos is almost unmatched for such a niche topic. Great job, dude.

[@gmoney4526]

How did you build the body? Did you buy basswood and cut it all out like a mustang but thicker?

[@danthegeetarman]

Love these nirvana videos. Something so special about all those songs. Thanks for doing this 🙏🙏🙏

[@rique_.leal.]

bro even nailed the VHS tone so much

[@memphishancock6483]

I love the low end you get, what mic and stuff are you using? I'm just starting to get into recording and I'd love to know how to get that intro sound

[@ChrisTopheRaz]

Dude, the middle plus the neck together sound gorgeous!

[@yeolderuckas8568]

The "All apologies" tone. WOW 100% perfect...incredible!

[@andrewwilsoneskesen6039]

Where did you get the body from ? Or maybe I missed and you made that aswell. Regardless great video

[@turtle7633]

what a perfect channel to hit all my niche interests on nirvana tone and gear. keep it alive man!

[@Zazzo.]

aaron, i know that you are a nirvana channel, but it would be so cool if you could recreate the tone from plush by STP just because i find it to be such a simple yet incredible guitar tone that i can’t quite recreate

[@thealmightytigor5308]

Hey Aaron do you have any tips for someone trying to get a ambient Nirvana tone like what you use in your videos. Ever since I started watching your videos I have been chasing that tone.

[@Nirvana_Replica]

Watch his videos….

[@dejja7376]

probably reverb and delay, although im not sure either how he gets that ambience

[@harrywren4136]

Would be interesting to see your take on the Jag-Stang. Love you content mate!

[@tamtenmateusz9475]

Your music sounds awesome, we hope you release it someday, no pressure.

[@harrietsocks4590]

Your channel is amazing! Great production and stunning accuracy !

[@thickmostaccioli5143]

what camera did you use to record the vintage looking clips?

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

One of the best kept secrets on YT.

[@bobbykoalaproductions]

I love how dedicated you are to getting his tones. What mic are you usually using on the speaker?

[@mj.l]

sounds great. so warm on that neck pickup

[@stncdlstk]

always get excited when i see you posted!

[@lastnightmikel]

Hi Aaron, awesome video as always! Could you, please, tell us how thick is the body so we can try to build a Ferrington guitar too? 🙂

[@paressehylton]

Hey Aaron. Super interesting one as usual. What’s the attenuator you’re using with the QuadReverb?

[@donewithmodernlife]

What color is the Ferrington going to be? Daphne blue or something unique? My 2¢: Sherwood green, the most under appreciated of Fender colors.

[@geetarplayer3611]

Sherwood green looks really good but i would personally go with graffiti yellow (lighter not darker)

[@AaronRash]

All white with the white pickguard!

[@Nopenamedhero]

Hey, I have so many questions for you if you ever have a chance when you're not busy I would absolutely love to pick your mind on some of the questions I have and If you have anyway I could hit you up and ask the questions I have than let me know. Anyways as always super inspiring and amazing dude keep it all up.

[@Axolistic]

Great Video! Also how and what did you build the guitar from?

[@DansandoaTV]

your youtube channel is like a time machine!

[@uperm4326]

dude this is amazing!!! keep making the great videos!

[@jamjmith]

Love your videos man, quick question, how do you get that like grainy/wobbly old tape sound on your stuff? Is it literally from the equipment you use to record or is it like a plug-in or a pedal or something?

[@user-td3dl2zu5l]

This is a great video in every way. Guitar tones Guitar building (wow) Story telling Video edit level The overall level of detail A like and follow well deserved sir. Btw how come this guitar is not a limited edition or a normal mass production thing? Nirvana is no less a cult than before.

[@bristolfashion4421]

As a very low rent & amateur dabbler in building guitars, I can say that this is nice! Got lots going for it, both in the looks department and its sounds too. I'm liking the subtely offset body, the full-fat pre-cbs-look headstock, the fretboard block inlays and the simple control layout. Tone-wise, it speaks for itself! tbh, if it were mine, I'd pop on one of them cigar tube trem.s just for the looks... but that's just me. Thanks for making the vid. - and the guitar, too obs. !! Good Job, Dude !!

[@danthegeetarman]

Wow that guitar sounds spot on. Amazing.

[@billyboyd418]

Did you add a preamp to the noiseless single coil pickups like their catalog suggests or are you running them without?

[@mikeypiscopo]

My favorite Nirvana creator

[@angusorvid8840]

Bartolini actives are great. I wish more players knew about them. I tried them in the mid 80s and was very impressed.

[@somemoron2502]

Hey Aaron if you read this there’s a pedal I think you might be interested in called the Electro Harmonix Mainframe. It definitely wasn’t used by Nirvana but I think you might like it, set right it definitely has a lot of that roar you talk about

[@ilyasnamozov2914]

Wow, so good! First time seeing your channel and such a work! Thank you.

[@mistopraro666]

what an amazing guitar

[@funnyarabhalalman194]

2:53 call me crazy, but I’ve always heard an acoustic guitar in pennyroyal tea somewhere, something about the strumming sound reminds me of the harmony Stella

[@matisiowy]

That guitar is amazing

[@raygen578]

Hey Aaron, I really want to learn to play the similiar sort of style that you have at the start of your videos, what chords are you using? I know lead has a big part of the sound too but it’s just so moody, i love it, and of course as always amazing video

[@carolynway850]

Sounds just like the jagstang I rebuilt in 93.

[@snapfinger1]

Far beyond a Jagstang. I’d no idea KC sought out the secretive ultimate snob builder for guys like Ry Cooder.

[@Fendervana]

Got an email from Doug at Bartonini and he says they're starting to make V88D's again! ETA late April.

[@FXE4007]

Impressive, Amazing... Good Job Hermano

[@kurdtcobainfr]

you dont understand how much money i would pay for you to build one of those for me oh my

[@vivito-]

Sounds totally unique , very impressive sound !

[@jagerking7020]

The Barts on bass or guitar always seem to have a special sweetness to them.

[@meatymoyo9064]

Please release that first song it’s so 🔥