As a kid I tried to make my own guitar at a scrap wood many different times and was told I couldn't and it was wrong this guy pulls it off and then some breaking down the lines of what's possible and what we're told by the industry, and it's great recycling

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

I've been told "You can't..." more times than I can remember. I stopped listening to those voices decades ago. You CAN. It's harder and takes more time to get there but how do YOU want to spend your life? Following others' paths or forging your own?

@JerryLeeHowell2

2 жыл бұрын

Who the hell said you cant make a guitar out of....wood?

@wr3ncher

Жыл бұрын

As an adult I suggest you go cut up some wood as see what you Can make.

@existentialopal721

Жыл бұрын

Yth would they say that?

@lazzie7495

Жыл бұрын

@tallwill38 technically this could be achieved with hand tools. It would just take a lot longer. The only thing that prevents you from being able to make something out of wood is either rot or severe cracks running through the entirety of wood that make it unusable.

theres something about building an entire instrument from pallet wood that's just so punk rock and also so modern and contemporary and forward thinking it's hard to express. here you are making this high quality item with the lowest quality materials and it just makes sense. It's amazing because inarguable to anyone who has used pallet wood in a project know this stuff is straight outta satans bunghole. so it has to piss off the tone wood snobs but it's environmentally conscious and aesthetically pleasing and i don't know...it's just awesome, i love it.

See, Tim. This is why I love your channel. You consistently break every rule of guitar building and end up with solid instruments. You ALWAYS force me to challenge what I think I know. We all know that old pallets are useful by now, but we also know that the nails are garbage…. Right… Apparently not.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

you ever see this one? :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGmF0puvl9Ocirg.html

@forton615

2 жыл бұрын

@@timsway Wow, that looks more like torture device, I suggest you call that one "the punisher".

I have two pallets down the side of the house. I have procrastinated about making an electric guitar for ages. Seeing this build has given me the impetus to go ahead and just give it a go. I don’t know why I have been dragging my feet though…….I built an acoustic out of pine and plywood when I was 20 and that worked just fine!

Even more Tragically Hip in the background this time: - Gift Shop (8:43) - Yawining or Snarling (10:00) - Nautical Disaster (10:08) - Courage (for Hugh MacLennan) (10:50) - Pigeon Camera (11:06) - Locked in the Trunck of a Car (11:18) - Fifty Mission Cap (11:32) - 700 ft. Ceiling (12:04) - Don't Wake Daddy (12:45) Did I miss anything? Awesome build!

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! I've been on an alt country kick, which I include TH in. The other thing getting over played in my shop right now is Son Volt, one of my favs. Jay Farrar's new stuff is just as good as the older stuff.

I dig the sound on this one.

@stereowired

Жыл бұрын

I got to play it myself at a music festival, it’s plays well too.

those paf’s are a good idea. especially since you made a bass version of them.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

Either next week or a week later I'll have a vid demoing some of the guitar pickups. stay tuned!

Man! Most people see firewood, Tim see's artwork that will be around for generations. Such a creative tallent man, thank you for sharing.

Amazing! Music, art, recycling, not harvesting rainforests for "tonewoods," FABULOUS! (I personally don't really believe tonewoods are significantly any better than simply plain old top notch craftsmanship.) And the icing on the cake for me, the handmade pickups! I love this build! I've been watching some amazing artisinal builds this cold, Australian afternoon, and this one beats them all!

@timsway

9 күн бұрын

thanks man!

Tim has “Swayed” me to repurpose materials! Pallets, doors, etc! Fantastic bass Tim, No s**t! Love you and your effort to get people to repurpose and make and play good music! Tim, you are no slouch on that bass! Would be fun to jam with you! Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers. I paid the bills on the 4-string for about 15-20 years, but I rarely play more than to try out instruments nowadays. I'm rusty.

There's no such thing as scrap wood. Just wood we haven't used yet! Great bass, Tim.

You Sir are very clever, highly skilled, super patient and hard working. That bass is a work of art and that body really gives it some grunt. Thanks I'm blown away. 😅

Not simply a fine bass, but an ethical one as well. Kudos, sir!

Absolutely awesome. With you making your own pickups now I feel like there's nothing you can't do

That distorted tone had some serious Cliff Burton going on, very cool..!

Can even begin to tell you how much I love this video, what you make, and your skill

I love the making your own pickups thing! Thanks! ✌️😎🌞🎻🪕🎸🙂

Take something discarded and make something beautiful out of it. Very nice work, I love it!

Well I'm gonna have to say it, you really nailed it with this build and the pickups have a great tone. I do hope you keep that chimney cleared yearly burning all that pallet scrap , it's notorious for build up and the last thing ya need it a fire were you don't want it.

@DevinJuularValentine

2 жыл бұрын

It looked like he was using the pallet wood as fuel to melt the wax for the pickups

@negotiableaffections

2 жыл бұрын

@@DevinJuularValentine well he definietly got the warmth into the tone!

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

I clean the flue every season. I burn cord wood as well as my scraps (which can be harder on the flue)

@kaptainkmann7808

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍@@timsway

damn... i got some goosebumps at 2:20 when the saw catches 2 or 3 nails.....

I was just thinking "I wonder what it would look like if he used nails for the bridge/tailpiece" lol Awesome man!!!

Love your bizarre, but inspired creations Tim! Keep ‘em coming please!

Newer channel watcher. Great work Tim. I have this six sense meme in my head now. Tim, looking at a nail, “I see fret markers.” 🤦‍♂️☺️😂

This is really exciting. You have seemingly outdone yourself, Tim. Talk about boutique. I've always wanted to know what your instruments feel like to play.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

come try them out! Like most builders, I started basically mimicking measurements and profiles from the major makers, but as the years go on I stray further from "standard" into something a little different. Making my own pickups and hardware, too (which I plan to do more of) also gives me the ability to stray even further from "off the shelf" designs.

@jralanmorgan

2 жыл бұрын

@@timsway A customer at my workplace totalled my vehicle and I'm doing my best to get into a vehicle. Once I'm mobile again I'll have to make a trip!

I loved the green body filler. Great job on the build!

Whats not to love about your channel and your work hopefully your show will be online for all us you tubers to see Peace and guitars.

Love that nail extractor!

you never cease to amaze me with your creativity and resourcefulness. thank you tim sway.

you really NAILED it!

Brilliant, Tim. Love it. Great concept and execution.

Unbelievable craftsmanship sir, I was NOT expecting this to turn out SO GOOD.... fantastic job Brother. And I dig that you played throughout the whole video. I very VERY much enjoyed this build. I'm blown away !!!!! You have a very happy subscriber bro.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

WOOWOWOW.. Very rustic .. it seems to be my ideal Bass guitar.. !! i cannot play anything .. i never learned it .. but i love Guitars Bass and Cigar Box Guitars .. (i built over 50 of them for real musician and enthusist in italy) .. so maybe i shall build one from pallet wood too ... it seems you like a lot the bridge system you encountered in the Russian Guitar you bought over ebay Tim ... because you did used it in this build... love your approach ... the melody and sound setup (amps and effect) you're playing reminds me of Cliff Burton Thou ... Hi from Italy my friend

I know someone who’s made many things from old pallets, but not instruments I will have to show him this channel Cool stuff

Great build, and caught a little bit of Rebetika and The Globe from Son Volt around 8:40

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

deep cut!

This is my kind of Bass Masters show. Those pickups are sounding great! And while the body may be slightly more conventional compared to what you've been doing, it clearly is working nicely here. 😁 Another fine addition to the collection. Thanks for sharing!

This is my favorite series

Outstanding! Very creative

Dude you're right in Meriden!? That is freaking awesome! I feel a custom commission order comin' on LOL. Awesome work Tim. Keep it up!

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I am! I love keeping it local :)

Your videos always amaze me and it's been so cool to watch your designs evolve over the years into something unlike any guitars out there. From the hand wound nail pickups, the fret wire bridges, it reminds me of all the import guitars from the 60's, The Soviet guitars you've featured, combined with your own taste and reclaimed materials. It all gets distilled down into something one of a kind, you're an inspiration man, keep doing what you do and thanks for sharing your journey with us all

That was an awesome build. Love how you used nails and all. Great sound out of it. She's a beauty. Thanks Tim.

Pretty awesome to hear The Hip playing in the background of a neighbor to the south's channel my friend. Sweet bass, too!

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

watch out for them little bones!

wow Tim the way that you are playing your new bass guitar it really reminds me of the classic cliff burton of mettalica keep up the great work

Love the front grill from a Volvo on your amp! 😁

Burn up that scrap warm up the place put a smile on your face. Smart recycle... You took junk and made art and beautiful music ... Hats off to you it sounds and looks great.

Respect! Just sitting here remembering how a young me back in late 90s to early 00s with plenty of time on my hands wanted to learn to build guitars and didn't do so because all info I could find back then pretty much just shuned any effort I could do because everything supposedly required very specific tools and materials that I obviously did not have nor the means to acquire them, as well as the fact that I also lived in a place where no such materials could be found or be shipped to, and fast forward to the present, an older me with no time for out of work related stuff watches how somebody makes instruments out off all things a pallet .... I hope these newer generations actually take advantage of all this great deal of information out there now. Keep on the wood work and inspire others to do great things! I certainly wish I had seen this video back in my teenage years...

@timsway

Жыл бұрын

I have similar memories from the same era. Me of 1998 would be soooo thankful if KZread and the me of today were available back then.

@luisvaldes4248

Жыл бұрын

@@timsway definitely. One can only wonder how many geniuses and virtuosos may have been lost to time due to the lack of access to information, eye opening experiences and awe inspiring projects, and what things they may have accomplished.

Really glad it’s all coming together for you on this project. You have further democratised the art of instrument making. It’s still a beautiful art and it’s also, conceptually, more accessible now. Keep smiling.

This is so cool. Love watching the builds on this channel, very creative and resourceful.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Great shape on the body too. Really cool.

Man, you arrived! You continue to do so! So many conventions challenged, overcome and left quaking in the wake of all that is, Tim F-ing Sway!! I need a damn CNC like yours. Stuck in a bit of a loop where I can't afford one without the income generated through the very thing I speak of...ha, life is funny.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you. OK, I LOVE my cnc and yes it pays for itself, no doubt. But if I had to chose between my cnc and laser, I'd keep the laser and make mdf templates to hand-rout the guitars. Why? Because the laser is even more of a money maker if you have a few ideas to keep it running all day. Like just my cardboard guinea pig tanks (guineapigtanks.com, if you're unfamiliar) has more than paid for the laser. I do other things while the laser is printing rent money! Cut your templates and start batching parts while the laser makes products to pay to keep the lights on. A lot of guys invest in the 3d lather attachment and just custom etch tumblers and whatnot for local businesses. Look in to it,.

Very cool build Tim! I’m glad you sorted out your pickup issue. The “nail” dot inlays are genius!

Congrats, Tim. This bass is a piece of art both as an object and as a concept. Love your work

You are a beast. Those knobs look like you got inspiration from the Flintstones! Good work and good luck with the art show. Cheers, David.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

I was too lazy to set up my lathe, lol :)

This looks cool. I've torn apart pallets and those nails are no joke. I recently picked up a 78 Harmony Guitars P Bass and I'm fixing it up. The body is furniture grade birch plywood and it's separating left and right of the neck pocket. I embedded some screws from the front and back to give it strength. Still have a lot more to do. Thanks for sharing.

Good job man. You are an artist and almost a true ecologist!👍🏻

Awesome bass and video. Lots of details to love. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🐒

This is absolutely sik Tim!! Killer build!! I’d give my left nut to be able to build my own basses!! Lol nothing holds you back!!

That is insane!!! Fantastic job!!! Incredible.

So very very impressively cool!!

So, every time I drive past the rear of Grocery Outlet there are potentially 10 basses just sitting there waiting to be built. 😏🎸 My gosh you have a full service shop with everything ! I like that nothing went to waste, even the scraps were used to heat the shop. I CAN'T STAND those home shows in L.A. where they gut and destroy "old" cupboards.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

you and me both

Man, incredible build! Great work!

Nail removing gun looks so satisfying

This bass is one of the coolest bass I seen and heard! We’ll done! Your the best!

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

thank you

Great looking and sounding bass and loved how the video spoke for itself. My OCD brain wishes the knobs matched each other a little more, but that's a minor point. awesome project, and definitely turned trash to treasure

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

lol. my fav part of this build is that the knobs DON'T match :) to each their own

Yes! I love it! If I played this would be my Number 1 bass! I love the Nail Biter Pickups! NBP!

Wow another amazing build! your stuff inspires me so much! I'm only doing refinishing for now but one day I'd love to build a full guitar out of scraps like you rock on man !

This is the bass that the soon to manifest post apocalyptic world needs. I love the asymmetrical knobs and the bent-nail strap knobs.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, I like the knobs, too. I was too lazy to set up the lathe so I tried that and I think I'm on to something. I'll be making more this way.

Love the gnarly sound-track

Your channel has rapidly become one of my favourite. Your recycling of material is inspirational. But it’s your artistic vision and willingness to experiment that I enjoy the most. Bravo sir!

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much! I'm not afraid to fail, that's all :)

Amazing just amazing Tim.

Another great one! Thanks for sharing

Fun build, and sounds good too!

Those pickups are absolutely sick!

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

they sound WAY better than I expected :) Stay tuned to hear the guitars. In a week or two.

Great project! Congrats!

Sounds pretty good! Nice work using the elements of the pallet, featuring the different woods.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

thanks. The fun part of imposing these limitations is making it work and finding the result. If I just grabbed another pallet, it'd be a totally different piece.

very impressive and inspiring

Very nice! It took me a bit to figure out that it was glow in the dark. I must have missed that until the end. I've seen a couple of your videos. I'm thinking I need to see more of them. I'm also one to not listen to others & learn for myself. I love to see how cheap I can get & have fun doing it. Keep up the entertaining videos. It earned a Like & Share.

Thanks for doing what you do Tim. You are an amazing inspiration when it comes to making instruments. I love your philosophy and your methods so much that it inspired me to begin building my first custom guitar out of an old black walnut coffee table that I found on the side of the road. The body is coming along great, and I'd love to show it to you when it is finished. Much love and respect - Zack

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see it. Old tables make great guitars!

P Bass now stands for Pallet Bass. Nice work. Again. And, I like your fuzz pedal.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

lol. punny. The lighter pallet fuzz is made by Shoneswoods and the heavy phone fuzz is by Sehat Effectors. Two friends.

@fortj3

2 жыл бұрын

@@timsway I’m a punny guy

Pickups sound great tim! Keep it up!

Very cool! Love the aesthetics on this.

Awesome build, I love the vibe is has. So earthy. I love the reclaimed materials. I have an old pecan wood table top that will be one of my summer builds, with plenty wood left over for other projects. Keep inspiring us!

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

old tables make great guitars :)

straight up, tim, those pickups sound *fantastic*. I'm super impressed. Killer, killer stuff. Maybe I should try making some.

@doubledarefan

2 жыл бұрын

In another words: Nailed it!

Whatever price tag you put on it, I rather hope it sells and you get to do even more of this! Also, I really hope those rusty nails holding the strings never give up.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. lol. There's a good chance that will fail! lol. It's been several weeks up to tension and played by several people. So far so good.

Love this one....Great tone....

Absolutely amazing

THat really has a nice tone. Looks great, too.

Looks and sounds fantastic

You are an inspiration, thank you.

You're a madman!

If nothing else, this base is all about fast string changes. And I just realised, [as a pallet] this instrument has toured 'before' it was built! Sound wise?...needs more HCD 😜 Actually sounds very warm and pleasant, great work Tim.

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

Fastest string change in the west.

Sounds awesome!

Great job Tim great channel and good music in the background The Tragically Hip

Awesome Tim!!!!

I love the design of the body on this one. Looks fun to play.

Well done

sounds good. i mean really good. and it looks nice.

Impresionante. Un saludo desde Valencia-España 🤘🎵🎶🙏🚀🪐🌟💫✨

Beautiful. Sounds great. I'd play the living tar out of it daily and never yearn for a "big box" logo on the head- much love brother!

@DetroitFettyghost

2 жыл бұрын

Man really enjoyed your wicked jamming throughout it too- when you got distorted it got super funky and angry- loved it.

You consistently amaze me with these builds. Hopefully I can own one of these pieces some day!

Gorgeous. I was totally hoping you were gonna save the yellow painter board as an accent piece

@timsway

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I had to process the wood too much to save the paint on it. I like to do stuff like that on tables, etc.