How To Make A Guitar Bow - New Sound Of Your Guitar In 3 Minutes

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Mykola MrHardGuitar - Guitar Reviews And Lessons

Mykola MrHardGuitar - Guitar Reviews And Lessons

Күн бұрын

It's a Do-It-Yourself project about how to make a bow for your guitar. This bow costs nothing, but allows you to expand the possibilities of the sound of the guitar. I can't say that your guitar will sound exactly like a violin or cello, but the sound will be closer to these music instruments than to a regular acoustic guitar.
To make a guitar bow you will need: wooden ruler, cable tie, binder clip and regular sewing thread. And don't forget to rub the thread with rosin. You can use special rosin for violin or cello bows, or you can use rosin for soldering.
"V" shape of the bow allows you to insert this bow between two strings and play with both sides. And if you push it deeper, you can play on two strings at the same time.
By the way, if you come up with a way to play with a bow on an electric guitar, be sure to write about it in the comments.

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@bruceringrose7539
@bruceringrose7539 7 ай бұрын
Keep in mind this only works on wound strings, also the tension you apply to the thread as you wind will affect tone and volume. You can also use a tongue depressor. I would take some sandpaper to the lower end and create a bit of a concave end to insure the strings don’t slip off. Ingenious idea! 👏👏
@neckarsulme
@neckarsulme 5 ай бұрын
I like your idea on making the end concave
@dreamingkoala-lullabiesrel6036
@dreamingkoala-lullabiesrel6036 7 ай бұрын
Stunning. And the coolest thing is that it is made from ordinary household items.
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
That was the main idea. Thank you.
@Pinko_Band
@Pinko_Band 7 ай бұрын
This is just great. I was almost willing to shell out cash for one of those premade ones but this seems even better! Plus i love to make schtuff
@robpage7125
@robpage7125 7 ай бұрын
Amazing, my friend ! Great idea !
@HannaShevchenkoUA
@HannaShevchenkoUA 7 ай бұрын
My goodness! That's so cool. You made it sound like cello!
@RelaxCreatorMary
@RelaxCreatorMary 3 ай бұрын
Wow!!!! Sounds like a cello!Love
@thedaviesmusicacademy4602
@thedaviesmusicacademy4602 7 ай бұрын
That was great! Thank you so much!
@alefog01
@alefog01 20 күн бұрын
Perfeito! Obrigado pela valiosa dica!
@floodgatestudios1825
@floodgatestudios1825 7 ай бұрын
Wonderful idea! Thank you
@evilksandr
@evilksandr 4 ай бұрын
Gorgeous!
@alexs.2221
@alexs.2221 6 ай бұрын
Simple and genious!
@pdpatdeschamps29
@pdpatdeschamps29 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing !! It’s so cool !!
@ritz1119
@ritz1119 7 ай бұрын
Oh this is quite brilliant!
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
Thank you. That is very nice to hear. I try to make this bow as simple as possible. So that everyone can make one for themselves.
@ritz1119
@ritz1119 7 ай бұрын
@@MrHardguitar Loved the deep thinking involved in the designing; for eg. when you explained about the v shape for easy access between strings and the thicker part to play two strings together. Carry on brilliantly! :)
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
I actually had a lot of prototypes of V-shape bow. But this bow (out of ruler) turned out to be the simplest.
@hardarshankhalsa9620
@hardarshankhalsa9620 7 ай бұрын
Wow, that's so cool! It has such a great sound, too.
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@stevepethel6843
@stevepethel6843 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic...Merry Christmas you have gave to me. Today thank you and you are a good player with that genius bow. God bless you
@steveinman1512
@steveinman1512 Ай бұрын
Excellent !!! Now I can try out the "Pickaso" Guitar Bow concept to see generally what the results might be, without having to spend 100USD to do so. Many thanks for the brilliant idea!
@NilanjanNeelSarkar
@NilanjanNeelSarkar Ай бұрын
Awesome
@jeffbosch1697
@jeffbosch1697 7 ай бұрын
Brilliant and simple. Thanks! Now I'm trying to figure out how to make one for an electric guitar.
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
If you figure out how to play an electric guitar with a bow, then write how. There is an option - to cut a large hole between the pickups in the electric guitar 😁😁😁
@jeffbosch1697
@jeffbosch1697 7 ай бұрын
@@MrHardguitar 😂
@user-vw6gv6wu9j
@user-vw6gv6wu9j 6 ай бұрын
Lmao
@xianshep
@xianshep 7 ай бұрын
That's genius!
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
Wow. Thank you.
@blade82188
@blade82188 3 ай бұрын
I love your content 😂 this was incredible. I almost paid $100 then $25, and instead I ordered some horse hair and looked up your video. 10/10
@Vadim_Andr.
@Vadim_Andr. 5 ай бұрын
Просто молодчик !!!!!
@mrjason9382
@mrjason9382 5 ай бұрын
Ty for sharing
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🤝
@Mortlends
@Mortlends 6 ай бұрын
Freakin' frijoles, man--- hey thanks for sharing that . I've been. Playing four two minutes on my heart I'm grateful to you and will show that I am nine times again by keratin, care to demonstrate a bass. Cello
@clemmcguinness1087
@clemmcguinness1087 6 ай бұрын
Excellent method
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 6 ай бұрын
Many many thanks
@user-ri7ux7oy5m
@user-ri7ux7oy5m 7 ай бұрын
Love you ❤
@orbiebibbee8802
@orbiebibbee8802 7 ай бұрын
Cool
@luispinheiro2514
@luispinheiro2514 4 ай бұрын
thanks, nice nice video!
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@jameswalker4704
@jameswalker4704 6 ай бұрын
Good resourcefulness. Also, cute accent. I saw/heard someone do this with a chopstick. I'll double check to see/hear the quality.
@kenmcd2014
@kenmcd2014 2 ай бұрын
That's a great idea, and it sounded brilliant. My problem is that I'm waving the thing all over the place but I can't get my strat to sound like a violin.😁
@randallhaney7909
@randallhaney7909 7 ай бұрын
Cool stuff Boss ..Makes me want to play/bow Kashmir.. strange but true .. Lol.
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
Thank you. By the way, I agree that Kashmir is a perfect song for a guitar bow.
@steveinman1512
@steveinman1512 Ай бұрын
I searched for "best synthetic material for violin bow hair" and found some helpful suggestions for options that might work better than sewing thread -- FYI.
@steveinman1512
@steveinman1512 Ай бұрын
From BING: "When it comes to synthetic materials for violin bow hair, Zarelon™ and Coruss are two of the most highly recommended options. Zarelon™: This synthetic hair is known for its durability and consistency. It offers better grip on the strings, doesn’t stretch, and is unaffected by changes in humidity and temperature. Zarelon™ is also praised for its longevity, often lasting much longer than traditional horsehair. Coruss: Developed to address the declining quality of horsehair, Coruss synthetic hair is made from durable fibers that are not affected by humidity or temperature. It can be played for several years without needing a rehair and is available in various colors. Both options provide reliable performance and are great alternatives to traditional horsehair, especially for those looking for a more consistent and durable solution."
@manuelsadaya1470
@manuelsadaya1470 7 ай бұрын
Good. I don’t have to buy one that cost $90. Thank you bro👍
@arenotdiy7280
@arenotdiy7280 7 ай бұрын
So cool! Is that the longest you can make it while being practical? Genius work :D
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
If you mean the length of the ruler... I am convinced that a longer ruler will sound better. But at home I had a ruler of only this length. And I wanted to share my creation with the world so much that I decided not to waste time looking for other rulers in stores.
@arenotdiy7280
@arenotdiy7280 7 ай бұрын
Well, now I have to try it. Thank you Mykola for being awesome!
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. ✌
@MODENESS
@MODENESS 5 ай бұрын
the main question, can you plchamge from this style of playing to fingerstyle or pick?Bwcause of rosine
@MarkoKarja_SlapAsSound
@MarkoKarja_SlapAsSound Ай бұрын
Really cool! Just curious, why you need to rub the thread with rosin and what is the purpose of cable tie? Thank you.
@adityaruhela5761
@adityaruhela5761 4 ай бұрын
Does it work on the B and the high E string also
@arnegevaert7387
@arnegevaert7387 7 ай бұрын
Is that good for the guitare?
@Stilton_Steak
@Stilton_Steak 6 ай бұрын
That is an interesting idea, but why do we need the cable tie? Wouldn't it be exactly the same with out it?
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 6 ай бұрын
If you do not use a cable tie, the binder will lean to one side. Accordingly, on one side the thread will hang from with tension (as it should be), and on the other side the thread will simply lie on the ruler.
@Stilton_Steak
@Stilton_Steak 6 ай бұрын
@@MrHardguitar I see thank you. I will give this a go.
@unclesergio
@unclesergio 7 ай бұрын
Супер лайфхак! Хотів придбати Пікасо, але в нас вони не продаються, а з Європи замовляти не хочеться. Дякую, що поділилися!🤩
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
I made this video and when I was uploading it, I got an ad about this Pickaso guitar bow. This is how Google's algorithm works. Now I see this ad all the time!
@Fernanda140379
@Fernanda140379 5 ай бұрын
Is it possible to do with a plastic ruler? Tks a lot
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 5 ай бұрын
Definitely yes. I made variations, for example, with a plastic fork. But this ruler seemed to me to be the most convenient base.
@dreamingkoala-lullabiesrel6036
@dreamingkoala-lullabiesrel6036 7 ай бұрын
I am wondering if this bow will work with a ukulele?
@angelofmusic477
@angelofmusic477 5 ай бұрын
The ukulele strings must be metal type to work.
@susanyoung1600
@susanyoung1600 2 ай бұрын
I wish I'd seen this before I wasted $17 buying one. I'm gonna try it anyway.
@casiowaladil6830
@casiowaladil6830 7 ай бұрын
Sir which thread did you use please reply
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
This is a regular thread to, for example, sew a hole in a sock. Nothing special.
@steveinman1512
@steveinman1512 Ай бұрын
@@MrHardguitar I am guessing that a thicker thread may work better. Also, look for different types of thread (different materials) and experiment. As one example, I believe there are sewing repair kits for tents, for hikers and campers, that may have a thicker/stronger thread.
@dontpickonme
@dontpickonme 7 ай бұрын
What is the cable tie doing?
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
If you do not use the cable the, the binder will move to one side of the ruler. Then on one side the threads will be stretched, and on the other - they will just lie on the ruler.
@steveinman1512
@steveinman1512 Ай бұрын
I was wondering about this also. Thank you!
@dovb6065
@dovb6065 7 ай бұрын
Hmm what can I use if I don't have rosin?
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
You can go to the nearest hardware store and buy rosin for soldering.
@islesanctum833
@islesanctum833 7 ай бұрын
I can hear Jimmy Page play Dazed 'n Confused
@jesusmiquiabas9085
@jesusmiquiabas9085 6 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same! 😊
@joshhayl7459
@joshhayl7459 7 ай бұрын
🟦... What is the composition of the thread please!... Cotton?... Polyester?... Cotton-Poly blend?... Nylon?
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
I tried using cotton threads. And I've also tried using cotton-polyester blends. I did not notice the difference in sound. But threads containing polyester are more durable. Good luck.
@xumolly3390
@xumolly3390 6 ай бұрын
This is just a DIY , i found a manta guitar bow is with two picks
@m007mm
@m007mm Ай бұрын
I like me Cola.... ♥
@angelofmusic477
@angelofmusic477 5 ай бұрын
I tried to diy using cotton thread. Even after applying rosin , and bow, the sound was very soft on the wire wound strings. Then I manage to get a genuine horse hair type of fiddle stick and tried , it's loud on all the guitar strings. Looks like cotton thread has its limitation. Now to go get some horse hairs and looking for horse stable ...just kidding😂
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 5 ай бұрын
If you have to hurt an animal to play a musical instrument, then it's better not to play a musical instrument at all.
@angelofmusic477
@angelofmusic477 5 ай бұрын
One don't kill a horse to get its hair. Do you get killed by getting a hair cut? 😂😂
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 5 ай бұрын
Did you see me on the video? Do I look like a person who gets a haircut? 🤓
@curley501
@curley501 3 ай бұрын
I have 4 horses and I'm tempted
@jeanlawson9133
@jeanlawson9133 7 ай бұрын
Unique You know how to catch a unique Rabbit.....? Unique up on it... AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😜 lols
@islesanctum833
@islesanctum833 6 ай бұрын
"Bow cost no-thinc
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 6 ай бұрын
You win the "funniest joke about my accent" contest.
@GarGlingT
@GarGlingT 5 ай бұрын
It is so quiet.
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 5 ай бұрын
I don't know how you came to that conclusion. But it is definitely not quiet.
@wckd_1
@wckd_1 3 ай бұрын
Мыкола, зачем ты надругался над гитарой самодельным смычком?
@joshhayl7459
@joshhayl7459 7 ай бұрын
🟦...FYI: The folding tab-handles on Binder-Clips are easily removed just by flipping them up in the 'folded' position & squeezing the ends of 'em together nearest the clip!
@Musically-iy1uw
@Musically-iy1uw 3 ай бұрын
my guitar has little ukelele babies after i did this to my guitar
@angelparedes9967
@angelparedes9967 6 ай бұрын
Very good job l'm from Bklyn.ny ❤😮😊❤🎉
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 6 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm from Kyiv, Ukraine.
@MSU23
@MSU23 7 ай бұрын
Awesome
@MrHardguitar
@MrHardguitar 7 ай бұрын
Thank you.
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