This weird guitar cost me $10 (FREE SAMPLES)

[@tomswagner]

It was my greatest honor to work with you, David! Thank you for making this sample pack possible!

[@benjieljohnnguyen]

tom swaggers

[@clementinelives]

🤎🤎

[@DavidHilowitzMusic]

the pleasure was mine!

[@SvenniDal]

Is the drum plugin re-mappable? For some reasons, not all edrums have the same mappings.

[@bartdevries8531]

@@tomswagner Before knowing David had hired someone for the job, it struck me how great the drums sounded. Great job!

[@nope-z5y]

The accordion was totally a "here, YOU throw this away!" sale.

[@alexm8442]

Plus they didn't have to take this weighty thing back home again

[@totallynotkrew]

i dissagree, as someone who has repaired accordions before its 100% possible to bring it back, from what i could see. you would just need to get new reeds

[@AndrossUT]

@@nope-z5y LMAO someone else who uses that phrase

[@AndrossUT]

​@@totallynotkrew oh yeah as long as the bellows hold air and the reed plate is fine. Waxxing them back isn't that bad.

[@RussPaladino]

I've been to this flea market many times and I always come away with some inexpensive Gems. Cool song too!

[@DavidHilowitzMusic]

That's amazing! This was my first time, and I'm already wondering if I should drive back :)

[@SethMiller01]

My brother has this old guitar he bought for $100 from his guitar teacher ~6 years ago. The pickups made this really loud buzzing noise, and 2 of the strings were missing. After plugging it into my audio interface, it made this hideous, super loud ringing noise from 2k-4k. After seeing your videos, it inspired me to get it fixed. Replaced the bad pickups, re-stringed one of the two missing strings (it's a 5 string guitar now haha), and fixed the 1/4" jack output. Now it sounds amazing. I ran it through some Guitar Rig 7 by Native Instruments, and I have never heard it sound so good ever. Thanks, I guess!

[@acousticdoug]

@@SethMiller01 super curious, why did you not replace both strings, and since it’s only 5, what tuning is it?

[@ki5895]

@@acousticdoug EADGB probably

[@SethMiller01]

@@acousticdoug After seeing Jacob Collier's 5-string guitar, I knew I had to give it a try myself. I tried some tunings designed specifically for 5 string guitars, but because I have mainly used EADGBE since I started learning guitar, I just tuned it to that instead. So it's basically just a normal guitar, except the 6th string is missing. I actually really like it, its way less complicated, and I can assign each string its own finger without having to worry about anything else. I will probably end up adding back the 6th string later, but for now, its just a weird little experiment bed that I can play with until I need to actually record anything specific with it.

[@acousticdoug]

@@SethMiller01 neat! I always love how different tunings and instruments inspire creativity. Which one has been the biggest “aha” moment for you?

[@SethMiller01]

@@acousticdoug I loved many of the 5-string guitar tunings, but because they could technically be 6-string tunings if they just added one more note, I just didn't really see the difference between them and any other tuning (until you get down to 4-string or microtonal tunings). I remember seeing and Andrew Huang video once about FACGCE tuning, which sounds beautiful almost anywhere you put your fingers. I just tuned the guitar to that for a couple weeks, and I loved it so much that I ended up writing a couple songs with it- 5 strings and all. You should really give it a try, it sounds beautiful!

[@rileytheirrelevant-iconmen]

I hope Strayer finds this video and comments

[@DavidHilowitzMusic]

me too!

[@FunnyHaHa420]

My aunt gave me the Mr. Peanut peanut butter maker for Christmas as a kid. You put a handful of peanuts and a little oil in the top and crank it and a spooge of PB came out. It was cool for about a week then it came time to make other butters. Hotdog butter, bean butter anything I could stuff in it. When I fed the neighbor kid a Ritz with pill-bug butter my mom disappeared Mr. Peanut.

[@vlorschbuug]

this makes me want one

[@freeman10000]

😂

[@duanetrivett750]

@FunnyHaHa420 I had the same device ! I noticed the box at the flea market at the first of the video . I got it for Christmas as a kid . I am 62yrs now .

[@ElijahMertinooke]

As an accordion player I’m really excited to see you picked one up! It’s a wonderful instrument, it’s a free reed aerophone, the left hand bass buttons work on the circle of fifths. The bass buttons are also organized in a way that allow you to play bass notes and even major, minor, major 7, and diminished chords with just one finger. Depending on the size of accordion you have (the standard full sized accordion is a 120 bass) you should find a bass button chart, I also saw you can configure treble reeds (the buttons by the keyboard) with yours which is cool!

[@ColinMakesAllTheThings]

Once again, awesome video! Love that guitar, the song you made, that indie drums pack, and I even love that Pylon tshirt!

[@DavidHilowitzMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@DrDooDah]

That's a lap-steel conversion, I think. The wide neck, the pickup and controls all look like they came from a 1940s lap steel guitar. Worth $10 of anyone's money!

[@cccrabtree6420]

Liberty Bellows used to pay 20 bucks for ‘parts’ accordions. If they still do, you can double your $

[@ratman262]

Here to say an accordion repair project would be fascinating to watch! A lot of accordions are sold second-hand in my town but nobody here actually knows how to fix them. Would be awesome to see the process.

[@jojnokirk8035]

thank you, david. i went to that flea market once when i was a kid, and seeing that intro brought a rush of memories flooding back. great stuff as usual

[@garrygrasinski]

You are the best instrument detective ever! Thanks for another totally entertaining story.

[@rays7805]

"Ok, I've got the strap on..." *snort*

[@FlaminTubbyToast]

I’m never prepared for the first distortion switch. It’s like what the guitar on the iron man theme wants to be. It blasts me back to 2009 - kind of like getting hit in the face by very strong cold wind

[@kenanaltal2582]

I would recommend taking off the pickup and electronics and see if there's any stamps under that (sometimes on the guitar or pickups or even the electronics). I can't tell if the neck is bolt on or not, in that case you can also take it off and check for date or brand stamps. If you're planning on using this guitar often I would strongly recommend dropping it of for a setup especially for the intonation and action. You can even check if they can slim down the neck. Really cool find and love the videos!!!!

[@cadenbenton6235]

Dude, i’ve been looking for indie drum sounds but they’re so expensive! I definitely have $20 dollars to spare! Thank you my dudes for saving me

[@MatthewSwasta]

always the coolest finds! oooh...😯. Looking forward to those Indie Drums as well...

[@CarlMichaelAyotte]

Great video, great guitar, great drum sample library, great song! Man you hit this one out of the park! ( I just got a working SK-1 with just one key missing for $25. at a flea market)

[@DavidHilowitzMusic]

Thanks! And that’s a great find!

[@fuzzix]

"I gotta rewax my accordian" is some Grampa Simpson project :)

[@BerryNiceCreative]

I have enjoyed both this video and now the samples it created. Thank you.

[@kelvinfunkner]

everything sounds great! cool guitar tone, cool drum tones...awesome retro feel ftw!

[@KEDDY_PRODUCTIONS]

2:07 You've got what?!

[@CopiumPF]

@@KEDDY_PRODUCTIONS ain’t no way

[@ziandthecoolthings]

I went to highschool in lambertville, so funny seeing the golden nugget on a video from someone I’ve been watching for years. Great job!

[@laptopolist]

Wow, that guitar has such a wonderful vibe! Looking forward to checking out that drum library.

[@ma_gician]

thank you SOOO MUUCH these guitar samples are amazing!!!!

[@rbus]

Found a gorgeous, weird, ugly, oddly confusing electric guitar at Goodwill in Santa Cruz - it’s got entirely handmade hardware made out of brass, solid wood body, 3 entirely different styles of pickups. There’s some legendary luthiers who are/were based in Santa Cruz so I wonder if this was an early attempt. In either case, it plays really well if you don’t mind the half-finished, wrongly placed fret inlays. It’s almost a Steampunk guitar.

[@maggienulman5374]

i grew up visiting new hope with my family and now go to college in philly! so amazing to see little gems that i remember 😊

[@RandoCalglitchian]

I always enjoy these videos where you find an instrument at a flea market, or similar place. Living close to this area makes it feel like I could go on the same adventure as you and stumble upon something cool, in fact I'd love some pointers on where to go look. I particularly enjoyed this video because it showed you making a (quite enjoyable) song with it.

[@deastman2]

Love the drum sounds! I’m off to buy it now.

[@SplotchTheCatThing]

Love things like this I got a mystery 8-string guitar a year ago that I think I've used on almost every recording I've made since then. It seems to have come from a small maker in Quebec but that doesn't explain how it made its way to a store in San Francisco or why the manufacturer has no information about any 8-string models. If it was made in Canada, I've brought it back to its home country so that's pretty cool.

[@Natalia-jn8ul]

I'm so glad I found this channel! What a nice video!

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Nice Video Dave. The lack of strap pegs was probably due to it being used as a Laptop Guitar for country music. The odd position of the buttons could indicate that the laptop player was left handed and that would allow them to be out of the way. Just one possibility. Nice sound on your recording. I mix terribly.

[@CatUnderscore]

Oh wow it was very surreal seeing you explore these places that I've been to and lived around my entire life. I hope you enjoyed New Hope and Lambertville!

[@KaiaRadio]

Your Videos are always so entertaining and always so informative! I enjoy each upload you make :)!! Good stuff!!

[@ArnoldPartini]

Man. I thought I'd seen it all. Stratocasters, Double Neck Guitars, Six String Basses, 12 string guitars, but WOW.

[@garypannone7755]

Very cool video. Nice sounding guitar. Nice find.

[@SuddenSoundStudios]

Love the story here, and the sound, and the Pylon tee shirt!

[@Metalpug79]

I love it when the algorithm gets me to where I need to be. Subbed. ✌️😎

[@mickc777mc]

Hi David. I found this very interesting and loved the sound of that PUP! It was also good to see a Pylon tee shirt... I saw them live in Coventry UK around 1980 and i thought they were very interesting... When I was chatting to them they gave me a few button badges... I wish I still had them!!

[@pedernalesvalleycountry]

As a pedal steel player I had to laugh at how you held the slide! Glad I rediscovered your channel, it’s pretty cool

[@jimchik]

Wild… grew up in the area. Been to New hope, Lambertville, et al, a kajillion times. Glad I came across the vid. The guitar was a great find, too!

[@ingraban98]

Interesting video and a great sample library. New ideas are just flowing in.

[@carterevanroust]

Your videos always cheer me up! Thank you so much for all the inspiration and the awesome music!

[@wakko_wizard7804]

1:41 can’t wait!

[@theshaggyfreak]

Great video. Love the new drum samples too! That's actually a sound I've been looking for myself and purchased it right away.

[@Kunibert_Knatter]

Yeah, that drums sound pretty neat! Now I have to convince myself to install that strange DecentSampler-player. I watched the installation tutorial video, it indeed looks unneccessary complicate to use. Maybe I dare it though. Maybe later, but not now. Too scary yet.

[@theshaggyfreak]

@@Kunibert_Knatter It's not too difficult to figure out. I've started porting over some of the libraries I created previously for Kontakt to Decent Sampler.

[@Kunibert_Knatter]

@@theshaggyfreak Your own libraries? Cool! David Hilowitz has some lovely instruments, which also require that Decent thingie. However,I have not really understood both this DecentPlayer and the concept behind his free plugins. I should probably have to dig a bit deeper. Thx for your reply, Shaggy!

[@DavidHilowitzMusic]

let me know if you run into any trouble ;)

[@theshaggyfreak]

@@DavidHilowitzMusic Those Lua scripts help a lot for converting over those old libraries of mine. I have Kontakt but I've never enjoyed building libraries with it. I find DS working much better for my personal needs. While I have Logic as well, DS is a much better way to share those libraries. :)

[@mr_floydst]

Great find and a catchy chorus in the resulting song! Also, this video reminded me to scan the newspaper for the next local flea market...

[@heckensteiner4713]

LOVE the way that guitar sounds!

[@SilverZero]

This guitar sounds very good! What a gem! Will add it to my collection, thank you for sharing!! ♥ Greetings from Argentina!

[@Zantrop64]

I don't think that's a lapsteel, the kind of wood used, te rough finish, the finish choice, the approximative shape, the knobs ant their placement indicate in my opinion that the body was made by maybe a woodworker, but not a luthier. Considering the neck is playable, has a radius, branding etc, I think it was rescued from a broken guitar, perhaps one of those hollow bodies the pickup probably came from.

[@mooflaghero1]

Doing a accordion rebuild video would be super helpful to the accordion community. I love my accordion but rebuilding them is time consuming or expensive if not doing it your self. The reed glue is usually a mix of bees wax and resin.

[@ShadowC134]

Great video! Very catchy song in my opinion. I enjoy watching your videos and learning more about music. Such an amazing thing thanks!

[@Phanomium]

I'm always impressed at your ability to find weird musical instruments for so cheap.

[@i_DONT_get_IT]

Finally, someone who pronounced internet correctly. People usually say “innernet”. Thank you for not ignoring the T 😂

[@RegebroRepairs]

Love the bass sound in this song. Cool fleamarket.

[@neves1904]

I love this channel, great video as usual!

[@Derpface301]

I love your videos, bro keep up the good work

[@rolfamundsen230]

I gotta say I absolutely fell in love with that guitar. I had no hopes but it actually sounds so good 😄 Really wish I had something like it to write with in my own studio!

[@rodneyanonymous666]

That flea market is amazing. years back, my wife and I bought a ouija board table there.

[@muddymike10]

It all sounds sweet, thank you. Add a Pylon T-Shirt and the deal is sealed !

[@dulceglass9111]

For some reason whenever you write song for a video, it sounds like it'd fit perfectly in a Cake album.

[@ccaa7674]

Gorgeous guitar. I have a buddy who made a strat in a similar woody style. I really dig this kinda natural wood look

[@superneznatruni708]

You should try Musima guitars. A discontinued German/Russian instrument company. I recommend the basses and the 1655 guitar.

[@capnskustomworks]

That sounds excellent!!! I was thinking it was possibly made by someone who played only sitting, as I often get way more “vertical” with my positioning when I sit with CBGs, and don’t stand with them ‘cause I never play them live. I recognize those decals from back in the day as well, they were absolutely hobby shop standards. Doesn’t help narrow the search any, but hopefully adds some more fun to the mystery! What a cool instrument and a great find!

[@Psyphyn-fo7wp]

I grew up visiting the golden nugget flea market (where you visited in the video) every Sunday with my dad so this is a throw back for me. Even though the items you picked up are in poor condition I’m shocked you got them for $10! I remember the prices being a bit crazy even for throw away items. Still, such a unique area!

[@SilverwingedBat]

Was crazy casually put on this video and find you talking about that pickup at 3:26 because I was like "hey that's like the pickup in my semi acoustic guitar" and then bam you pull up an image of a guitar that's quite literally identical to my Japanese Greco guitar.

[@Little-Frog]

the chorus sounds like a grandaddy song lmao

[@KozmykJ]

My very first thought "Lap Steel". Oh boy ! Right 1 Again ! 'Indie Drums' is Very Good btw 👍

[@Turtlpwr]

You really make me want to visit more flea markets

[@multisplace3783]

I can't get over the bridge being held up by a nickel and a penny.

[@DavidHilowitzMusic]

It's so funny because I've definitely done similar things myself on homemade box guitars. I felt like the creator is a kindred spirit

[@cheemsrei]

Those pickups are real gems, Mac DeMarco used a Teisco with the same type for his first three albums, and Robert Smith used a guitar with similar pickups for the first Cure record, have a guitar with the same pickup and love it more than a Strat I have, not to be slept on.

[@Aeuss-music]

Great video and song, man

[@brianthompson1485]

New Hope, the beautiful hometown of Ween

[@zibbezabba2491]

Wow... perfect intonation. I wasn't expecting that.

[@teemteem]

YES!!! IVE BEEN WAITING FOR ANOTHER VID LIKE THIS!

[@nickjustinn8998]

I drive down that road occasionally, I’ve always seen the area where the flea market takes place, but never have been by while it was in operation. Super cool stuff! I’ll have to drive down there while it’s going on.

[@GreerL0319]

The greatest band of all time, Ween, hails from this town.

[@jetlag_beats]

It has a very KURTISH grunge sound! Even the clean sound!😍

[@KairuHakubi]

AI-generated guitar

[@herojesse]

I love the the sound of this guitar I would kill for something like that it just hits the right spot

[@hhdhpublic]

Ugh, that position of the knobs and the cord. If it was meant as lap steel why does it look like a guitar tho, with cutout to reach the high frets and all? If its guitar why the hell are the knobs and cords at that position? This guitar makes no sense ;_;

[@DotLevine]

One of the best accordion techs lives right here in Philly. Reach out to Dorie Byrne. She’s a really sweet person our age. And she and her husband are amazing musicians. You’re welcome. 💓

[@professor_corrin9350]

Yeah, can 100% confirm that pickup came from Japan in the 60s. I have an old Guyatone from '63 that has that exact same pickup. I've honestly thought about finding a few more for other guitars; they sound amazing.

[@koyzumie]

Fingers crossed that Strayer finds this video!!

[@wyatt_goodwin]

I would kill for that guitar. It seems like it uses the pickups that most early Japanese companies would use. I know a lot of weird old Tesico and Kawai guitars use them.

[@alicemyslime]

I love New Hope! They have such nice B&Bs there

[@madbrowndog4887]

On an Australian Flea Market stall, bargains like those would be labelled "Antique" and "$500".

[@forgottenrift5088]

It may have been someone's first guitar build project. That would explain the odd design decision.

[@H._.arry._.X]

yay new david vid i love your content man!

[@raj1n205]

That pickup really sonds super nice. Have to look for one of those since I still want to build a guitar and did not know what kind of pickups I want. Anyway great video

[@t55a2]

“Hand resting on the knob”

[@Casmael01]

;)

[@Eigenstates.]

Pylon shirt... very appropriate... great song.

[@gutbucket6184]

At this point, someone could ask about a piece of gear and get the response “oh yeah, my buddy David has one of those!” You’re gonna be the cool music guy in the town.

[@alexcantgar]

I love your rock songs man, have you ever make anything more heavy? It could be interesting to see if you can push a single coil to make something like that Also would be lovely to see you experiment in the genre like trying psychedelic rock or stuff like that

[@Selrisitai]

This classic style is only a stone's-throw away from being rock & roll, instead of the "rock" that we all normally associate with the concept: Foo Fighters, Nickelback, Creed and that sort of thing. Growing up it was the "punk" or "pop punk" like the Offspring and Sum 41 that I loved. . . and still appreciate to this day. Though that's neither here or there.

[@Greenjagsurf]

Big win on fun music stuff cheap! As far as the strap buttons go, a lot of classical guitars and Spanish guitars don't use them. I'm usually getting poked in the leg as I want to tilt my guitar up and set it on my let as I sit. Half of me hates the jack location on the bottom side too as I want to tilt up. I do wonder if it was a lap slide guitar though.

[@omarlopezrincon]

AMAZING SONG AND SOUND, where is the link to the Tom Wagner ?

[@JiveDadson]

I am only a mere saxophone player, but... If that guitar was meant to be a lap steel, it should have very little compensation on the bridge, if any. It has a lot.

[@lukejohnston5566]

I need to find some of these stores and markets where you find awesome crazy instruments

[@jsupe]

I have seen a guitar very very close to this design in one of those weird guitar compilations but I cannot find the video again. I suspect there were more than one of these made. Jens Ritter also makes a very high end and refined version of this body style in the Princess Isabella line. Multiply your find by 600 to 700 times though. :)