I Built a Bass Out of 2000 LEGO

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2021
  • I take a bunch of Lego bricks and build a bass guitar
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  • @michaelhavis
    @michaelhavis Před 2 lety +714

    This channel has taught me the true value of epoxy

    • @ConnyNordlicht
      @ConnyNordlicht Před měsícem

      Yes, me, too. Atlet it's just another plasic-made guitar. Lot of work, well done, btw., really.

  • @Albeit_Jordan
    @Albeit_Jordan Před 2 lety +3115

    "Mom, can I get a bass?"
    "I can't afford it honey, why don't you go play with your lego instead?"

  • @cherinoelke
    @cherinoelke Před 2 lety +106

    As a mom who stepped on lego's for too many years and I bought my son his 1st bass when he was 12, this thing is kick ass! I am beyond impressed, thank you I truly have a huge smile on my face right now!

  • @sethkirby298
    @sethkirby298 Před 2 lety +128

    As a bassist, the demo at the end was awesome! Sure, maybe it wasn't the most technical bass playing, but it was chill and pretty well rounded.

    • @oscarjquirosramirez9439
      @oscarjquirosramirez9439 Před rokem +2

      Toxic comment alert

    • @-Teague-
      @-Teague- Před rokem +8

      @@oscarjquirosramirez9439 how is this toxic? He was just complimenting his playing

    • @uno1industries
      @uno1industries Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@-Teague-Maybe he was referring to his own comment

    • @-Teague-
      @-Teague- Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@uno1industries LOL he just needed to warn us of his presence

  • @MrTudesauce
    @MrTudesauce Před 2 lety +2355

    Always one of the humblest and most self-critical CZcamsrs.. makes everything he does even more impressive and makes him even more likeable

    • @BenjaminMartinyt
      @BenjaminMartinyt Před 2 lety +10

      Agreed

    • @depopa1033
      @depopa1033 Před 2 lety +10

      best type of people

    • @hallucinatedovens8414
      @hallucinatedovens8414 Před 2 lety +6

      Uuugh cringe

    • @shahiiragi615
      @shahiiragi615 Před 2 lety +9

      and he doesn't clickbait too

    • @dygcnrmd
      @dygcnrmd Před 2 lety +8

      I agree. There are tons of people who build guitars, but watching this channel is always very enjoyable and inspiring. He works in a planned and meticulous manner. It is also very enjoyable to listen to the melodies of the guitars he has built.

  • @jimbo5646
    @jimbo5646 Před 2 lety +1904

    So you’re a master builder now

  • @rileykortemusic
    @rileykortemusic Před 2 lety +12

    I love how he just goes right out and says, “well you know, my bass playing isn’t all that great” and to still give his audience a demonstration he uses another guitar to demonstrate the way you would actually hear a bass, behind something else 🤣

  • @soulman4292
    @soulman4292 Před 2 lety +21

    That thing sounds super resonant, I bet all that extra air within those layers of Legos is what gives it such an interesting tone.
    I would love to have one of these.

  • @p_mouse8676
    @p_mouse8676 Před 2 lety +328

    I admire you for routing that stuff.
    Non solid materials are a pain to route usually, so I can only imagine how Lego bricks would feel......
    Awesome idea and concept! :)

    • @davismiller3769
      @davismiller3769 Před 2 lety +6

      I've done it.
      Easier to do than epoxy.
      Harder than wood.

  • @jasonvandyke5401
    @jasonvandyke5401 Před 2 lety +228

    "So on this one I'm going to try something different" is Burls' catch phrase

  • @Arena1999
    @Arena1999 Před 2 lety +14

    _"I'm not gonna say this thing sounds great..."_
    I think any bass can sound great, as long as you spend some time practicing on it.

  • @troythetinkerer
    @troythetinkerer Před 2 lety +7

    I've played bass for years and just recently got into Lego as an adult. THIS is AMAZING. I was wondering why you didn't fill the edge, makes perfect sense.

  • @mrfochs
    @mrfochs Před 2 lety +607

    The whole video I was like, "I wish someone would have told him that LEGO are made from ABS and can be chemically bonded/melted with acetone."

  • @drcks
    @drcks Před 2 lety +146

    Both of my hobbies, combined. Thank you for blessing this night with your content.

    • @SgtKaito
      @SgtKaito Před 2 lety +1

      These are two of my favorite hobbies combined! I have like 6000 other ones though. . .

  • @QuartzIsAnOxide
    @QuartzIsAnOxide Před 2 lety +9

    "Mom, can I have Lego Rock Band?"
    "We already have Lego Rock Band at home."
    Lego Rock Band at home:

    • @itscorvid358
      @itscorvid358 Před 2 lety

      The one time that what's at home is better than what you're asking for

  • @brownhues
    @brownhues Před 4 měsíci +3

    One of the coolest looking basses I've seen on youtube. Piezo "compromises some tone" is an understatement, though. Great project that emphasizes style over sound.

  • @harvkent8017
    @harvkent8017 Před 2 lety +99

    At the start I thought “oh my god, a burls art video without epoxy” and was extremely shocked until I saw it getting poured

  • @jp2246
    @jp2246 Před 2 lety +89

    You have a level of patience that I must not have, another cool build👍

  • @jared_s2
    @jared_s2 Před 2 lety +3

    i think it looks and sounds awesome. i love the body and headstock shape. the white epoxy fret board resembles pearl inlay. im not a fan of the open Legos around the edges but this is pretty amazing. great job.

  • @ianbarbus9676
    @ianbarbus9676 Před 2 lety

    Looks great and sounds great!
    Love your decision to put the pickup under the bridge - I’ve never heard of that! - and preserve the centerpiece
    And an epoxy fretboard?! Wow! Just wow!
    Excellent work, I’m addicted to these videos

  • @dirtbiker5182
    @dirtbiker5182 Před 2 lety +161

    I really like how you are always experimenting. You are always pushing the edge and trying new materials. Nice work. I personally would have liked to see you seal the body sides with some type of binding material to make the edges smooth.

    • @gzo313
      @gzo313 Před 2 lety +1

      He explained why he didn’t.

    • @Sabinex5
      @Sabinex5 Před 2 lety +3

      I actually like him leaving them as is to add to the Lego feel.

  • @voicedrifter
    @voicedrifter Před 2 lety +96

    My favourite part is how you tune your tools to the key of the background music. That CAN'T be easy!

    • @MaydupNem
      @MaydupNem Před rokem

      I just noticed that and now my mind is blown

  • @brunoloschiavo
    @brunoloschiavo Před 2 lety +8

    I don't think it compromised the tone at all... It has some good bass and mid tones, with crispy treble. It's like a jazz bass with some personality of its own. I liked it!

  • @stevepethel6843
    @stevepethel6843 Před 2 lety +1

    Every time I see you start a crazy build I say no way..apparenrtly you say. There is a way.
    And then at the end. It all works makes sense and. Finally. You really can play your creation...
    You played. And it sounded incredible ...sounds great to my ears.
    The fact you play these at the end of your video shows...it works is real deal.

  • @JustnRTR
    @JustnRTR Před 2 lety +42

    Just recently built my own Explorer style guitar. Came out a lot better than I'd thought it would. Guess you could say your videos were sort of an inspiration.

    • @zane6461
      @zane6461 Před 2 lety +1

      What finish did you do it in my dudes

    • @JustnRTR
      @JustnRTR Před 2 lety +5

      @@zane6461 I just spray painted it white and sprayed some clear cost on it

    • @itscorvid358
      @itscorvid358 Před 2 lety

      @@JustnRTR Based on your pfp and choice of making a white Explorer, I'd say you're a Metallica fan.

  • @akashita
    @akashita Před 2 lety +82

    This is so cool! The tone sounds fine to me (I play bass and I'm a mix engineer), so you're good! Been following you from pretty much the beginning, can't believe how these videos just keep getting better. Rock on!

  • @comand0Metalero1
    @comand0Metalero1 Před 2 lety +12

    Send this to Davie 504

  • @highnoon9333
    @highnoon9333 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing work, as always. I especially love the headstock veneer.

  • @Explorerman1293
    @Explorerman1293 Před 2 lety +16

    The Seinfeld bassline didn't go unnoticed haha Phenomenal as always dude!

  • @jacobsobelman3923
    @jacobsobelman3923 Před 2 lety +37

    Next video: “I made a guitar out of other guitars” lol

    • @rokreddirob121
      @rokreddirob121 Před 2 lety +4

      Eddie Van Halen did exactly just that with his signature "Frankenstein" guitar.

    • @ExperimentIV
      @ExperimentIV Před 2 lety +2

      thats just a partscaster

    • @meinkanal118
      @meinkanal118 Před 2 lety +3

      "I made Lego Bricks out of a bass"

    • @-Teague-
      @-Teague- Před 2 lety

      "I made a guitar out of Legos made out of guitars made out of Legos"

  • @connorperry1467
    @connorperry1467 Před 2 lety +6

    2:07 BORN OF A BROKEN MAN. truly musically cultured.

  • @anshuman_kashyap
    @anshuman_kashyap Před 2 lety

    Keep it bro…looking back your journey from the very first build to this one, it’s so inspiring to see how you’ve come!

  • @modustrial
    @modustrial Před 2 lety +122

    very cool!!

  • @FunnyHaHa420
    @FunnyHaHa420 Před 2 lety +103

    Have you ever thought of building a guitar using only the free wood paint stir sticks from Lowes?

    • @briancanterbury2451
      @briancanterbury2451 Před 2 lety +16

      Up the anty, just use popsicle sticks

    • @RC.13
      @RC.13 Před 2 lety +11

      or the free pencils from ikea

    • @WestfieldsBassnasty
      @WestfieldsBassnasty Před rokem +5

      Sounds to me like we need all three, a nice mosaic

    • @JL1009
      @JL1009 Před rokem +4

      @@briancanterbury2451 Up the ante, toothpicks…

  • @bassimprovjams3772
    @bassimprovjams3772 Před rokem

    This is so sik!! That neck is beautiful!! The piezo was a cool idea to keep the Lego design maybe add a Lego thumb rest since there’s no pickup to put your thumb on, I do understand it’s just for art love to see more bass builds

  • @allonsyallana
    @allonsyallana Před 2 lety

    Love seeing your take on a bass build!! And even though you said your not an experience player I enjoyed your demo at the end a lot!!

  • @malachinelson5839
    @malachinelson5839 Před 2 lety +12

    I really admire how you never seem afraid to tackle building concepts that you haven't done before.
    awesome work as always!

  • @neverclosetoperfect
    @neverclosetoperfect Před 2 lety +11

    sorry but I have to reschedule your emergency surgery, the resin guy on youtube is building a bass out of LEGOS

  • @coltranius
    @coltranius Před 2 lety +15

    Nothing wrong with your bass technique. There’s a whole historical approach to bass as a true descendant of guitar, and those people often use flamenco-style picking. Anthony Jackson, I think, plays with that style in a truly virtuosic fashion.
    Love your work, man. Thanks for sharing.

  • @thefool2007
    @thefool2007 Před rokem

    Way cool build. Serious talent bro!

  • @markeymalarkey7614
    @markeymalarkey7614 Před 2 lety +12

    It would’ve been really cool if you put in lego heads for inlays

  • @chrisggoodwin777
    @chrisggoodwin777 Před 2 lety +22

    I love what you do with these unique builds! I find myself wanting to see what you could do with "traditional" materials (ash, mahogany, Maple, etc...)

    • @gzo313
      @gzo313 Před 2 lety +2

      Wonder if that would lose some of what makes him unique. There are a zillion builders making amazing things with those materials.

    • @chrisggoodwin777
      @chrisggoodwin777 Před 2 lety +1

      @@gzo313 I see what you're saying, but I believe Burl's creativity and imagination can still do something unique with "regular" woods. Even if he sticks to these types of unconventional builds, though, I'm still watching all the videos he posts lol

  • @sirrobinofloxley7156
    @sirrobinofloxley7156 Před 2 lety

    Great guitar and I really liked the tune at the end, top job!

  • @DrDaveSalisburyPhDMBA
    @DrDaveSalisburyPhDMBA Před rokem +5

    Don’t sell yourself short, this was a terrific build!

  • @thecoolguy1233
    @thecoolguy1233 Před 2 lety +9

    You should make one that has pegs on the front so you can build a little house or something on the guitar

  • @GitaraMaker
    @GitaraMaker Před 2 lety +10

    Another awesome build from Burls Art! You're my inspiration I'm making guitar builds on CZcams, I love all your ideas. ❤️🇵🇭

  • @DTaylorGuitars
    @DTaylorGuitars Před 2 lety

    Very cool man. I love the idea!

  • @ethanmoeckel753
    @ethanmoeckel753 Před rokem +1

    THAT bass guitar made out of LEGO's is so cool to look at.

  • @Gkitchens1
    @Gkitchens1 Před 2 lety +6

    I love how you answered every single question I had before I had it lol. My first though was why did you choose to not fill the edges with epoxy. Second was what where is the pickup and third was after you said what pickup you were using I thought, I wonder how it sounds. Great job man!

  • @GollumeSmigol
    @GollumeSmigol Před 2 lety +3

    Dude I love how you pitch correct and quantize the sound of your tools. My fav thing for sure in all your videos!

  • @amaroliraazua4452
    @amaroliraazua4452 Před 2 lety

    Dude!! You are amazing!
    Congrats! I need one of those
    Keep going!!

  • @Charlie6969
    @Charlie6969 Před 2 lety

    That is really cool, Nice work!

  • @myoptik3x103
    @myoptik3x103 Před 2 lety +4

    I was just getting ready to ask where you placed the pickup when you explained it. Thanks for sharing this amazing project with us!

  • @Sirfishy42
    @Sirfishy42 Před 2 lety +18

    LEGO needs to see this

    • @frosty6845
      @frosty6845 Před 2 lety +2

      With all the cutting and gluing they probably wouldn't want to

    • @SaadNabil
      @SaadNabil Před 2 lety

      Yes They can!!!

    • @cookiesontoast9981
      @cookiesontoast9981 Před 2 lety

      @@frosty6845 When I was a kid I used to stick my Lego Star Wars sets together so I didn't break them.

  • @rafaelpernil
    @rafaelpernil Před 2 lety

    I love that bass, so unique and vibrant!

  • @bsharpmajorscale
    @bsharpmajorscale Před 2 lety +1

    Very interesting. I was curious how it would retain the LEGO feel if you cut it with curves, but the exposed LEGO insides are a cool touch.

  • @krisb4735
    @krisb4735 Před 2 lety +3

    Dude last time I watched a video of yours it was your first video so glad you’ve gotten more recognition since. Your builds are so different and fun to watch come together. 🤙🏽

  • @QuinnF97
    @QuinnF97 Před 2 lety +9

    *_Burl:_* * Plays the _Seinfeld_ theme music like no one's business *
    *_Also Burl:_* "I don't know how to play bass, it's a completely foreign concept to me."

  • @slaskpojken396
    @slaskpojken396 Před 2 lety

    The end product looks so beautiful, i love it

  • @MrBownze
    @MrBownze Před 2 lety

    Most impressed by the jam at the end. And I think the guitar is innovative and very unique. Good stuff.

  • @asnak7243
    @asnak7243 Před 2 lety +15

    Can we just appreciate burls for always bringing a high level of artistry to every single one of his builds 🙌

    • @ckelly5141
      @ckelly5141 Před rokem

      Why yes.....yes we can......and we should! 🎸👍

  • @KlemmyConQueso
    @KlemmyConQueso Před 2 lety +52

    You don’t “glue” legos, you Kraggle them.

    • @Hctrbl
      @Hctrbl Před 2 lety +1

      Omg the lego movie memories

    • @da-irish-harry8351
      @da-irish-harry8351 Před 2 lety

      @@Hctrbl it came out in 2014 aka 7 years ago

    • @Hctrbl
      @Hctrbl Před 2 lety

      @@da-irish-harry8351 i feel so old

  • @THEAPRILFOOL-1983
    @THEAPRILFOOL-1983 Před 2 lety

    That looks really incredible love the pattern and I can't wait for the next build

  • @gearsofzakk7791
    @gearsofzakk7791 Před 2 lety

    This is one of the greatest ideas for a Bass, in my opinion it combines one of the greatest toys and instrument together and the best part is you can make the body anyway you want :D 10/10

  • @Cocobutterpanda
    @Cocobutterpanda Před 2 lety +14

    I really like the self critique at the end each time, as an artist it’s really interesting to me to see what the creator thought of the project and what the vision was vs the outcome

  • @Rebecca21087
    @Rebecca21087 Před 2 lety +11

    Imagine this guy building a guitar live...It would be amazing, right?

    • @isaacdavilamonge
      @isaacdavilamonge Před 2 lety +7

      Except it would take days maybe weeks, unless he makes a series of live videos

    • @Rebecca21087
      @Rebecca21087 Před 2 lety

      @@isaacdavilamonge I know lol

    • @NeonsDglow
      @NeonsDglow Před 2 lety +2

      @@isaacdavilamonge he should start a twitch channel tho like imagine!

    • @HartyBiker
      @HartyBiker Před 2 lety

      Builting?

    • @Rebecca21087
      @Rebecca21087 Před 2 lety +2

      @@HartyBiker English is not my first language, sorry if I made some mistakes

  • @cereberus8
    @cereberus8 Před 2 lety

    this came out looking great. Really nice work! Also love the choice of colors :)

  • @fwdna2765
    @fwdna2765 Před 2 lety

    well done.also nicely played in the end as well.

  • @Supermelo29
    @Supermelo29 Před 2 lety +6

    Oh my lord guys, it's happening! BURLS BACK!

  • @p8ntbawl3r
    @p8ntbawl3r Před 2 lety +3

    My 9yr old lego fanatic just went crazy wanting one since he's learning to play bass.

  • @keithscrafts
    @keithscrafts Před 2 lety

    Man that is sick. Awesome job.

  • @miserychordia
    @miserychordia Před 2 lety

    wow.. what an amazingly cool bass! I really dig your art!

  • @Hathos96
    @Hathos96 Před 2 lety +6

    The epoxy fretboard is cool, it kind of looks like marble

  • @brobopie7040
    @brobopie7040 Před 2 lety +4

    Those soundtracks in the background are 🔥 could you put links to them in the describtion would be nice also, love ur vids theyre fun to watch

  • @GranTruismo4head
    @GranTruismo4head Před 2 lety

    This is intense yet amazing work Burls! Keep it up!

  • @StreetcatAlex
    @StreetcatAlex Před 3 měsíci

    you're absolutely *violating* those legos, but honestly, this is the best use of legos I've seen in my entire life.

  • @e.wells8260
    @e.wells8260 Před 2 lety +4

    Have been here since the first build, I think this may be one of my Favs. Btw, just noticed the 1st video has 33M views, thats awesome.

  • @eduardoaraujo6833
    @eduardoaraujo6833 Před rokem +4

    Bro, you're awesome
    Mano, cê é incrível
    Hello from Brasil🇧🇷✌🏾

  • @DMTRVK
    @DMTRVK Před 2 lety

    Man, this looks absolutely amazing! Gorgeous!!!! Love it 😍

  • @Paxonex
    @Paxonex Před 2 lety

    Dude that’s sick! Love the look of the bass!

  • @nostradamusus
    @nostradamusus Před 2 lety +3

    10:19 Seinfeld

  • @abenewton3231
    @abenewton3231 Před 2 lety +18

    Davie504: painstakingly builds a bass piece by piece. Burls Art: Chops legos into bits.

  • @paulovictor6691
    @paulovictor6691 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations Bro! Awesome job nice ;)

  • @crakula666
    @crakula666 Před 2 lety

    Epic bass and great video!!!

  • @chaz__
    @chaz__ Před 2 lety +10

    Burls Art: "I know people say it's a just a 'bass' but to me it's also a guitar"
    Davie504: "Stronzo!"

  • @william2532
    @william2532 Před 2 lety +10

    you should try fanned frets sometime

  • @loganstahl1342
    @loganstahl1342 Před 3 měsíci

    That’s really cool man! I also built a bass guitar out of Lego too. It is like 1/2 scale so it’s not really playable. I built it completely out of Lego,(the body,the neck,frets,the headstock and tuning pegs). Just wanted to share that because legos are very cool as a guitar and extremely unique. Great job! 👍

  • @mbmrip11
    @mbmrip11 Před 2 lety

    Headstock looks great, and the piezo is surprisingly full!

  • @JL1009
    @JL1009 Před 2 lety +3

    Gotta give this to Davie504

  • @MickZarco
    @MickZarco Před 2 lety +7

    Send that to Davie504 already.
    Looks very good, as always.

  • @Bittttersweeetness
    @Bittttersweeetness Před 2 lety

    Beautiful build. Would like to see the neck or whatever you call it out of Lego to.

  • @forty6two926
    @forty6two926 Před 2 lety

    Yay angled Truss Rod!
    Love your work!

  • @manuschulz1761
    @manuschulz1761 Před 2 lety +5

    imagine stepping on this

  • @Albeit_Jordan
    @Albeit_Jordan Před 2 lety +57

    the tone of that thing actually sounds sick please let Davie504 do a video with it

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 Před 2 lety

    I LOVE this piece! The shape, the colors, the pattern...tight.

  • @andrepereira744
    @andrepereira744 Před 2 lety

    Dude,you're an amazing artist!! Great work

  • @michaelmcdonald9326
    @michaelmcdonald9326 Před 2 lety +3

    Great build! One idea would have been to wrap the body in some binding or even a thin layer of wood veneer to cover the open lego's. Stain to match the head and it would have also covered the visible wood in the middle. Overall still very cool.

  • @GinoongVince
    @GinoongVince Před 2 lety +20

    If Davie504 will not slapp this, then he haven't give you the holy permission to create the ultimate bASS.

  • @notcolton4586
    @notcolton4586 Před 4 měsíci

    "i cant play bass"
    sounded like a pretty funky jazz line to me

  • @kaidengathings3096
    @kaidengathings3096 Před 2 lety

    How freaking cool. Good job man!