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It looks like it would either electrocute me or drive me insane.
It looks like it would either electrocute me or drive me insane.
I love Rock Band and I love circuit-bent electronics, but I never imagined the two would ever converge. Well, apparently my imagination just sucks, because a mad scientist by the name of Aj Gannon has smooshed a Speak 'N' Spell and a Rock Band guitar into a terrifying monster he has dubbed the Speak 'n Spellbinder. It may no longer function as either a Speak 'N' Spell or a Rock Band guitar, but it is best-in-class at making terrifying electronic noises. Seriously, the goddamn thing sounds possessed. Perhaps best of all is that, according to circuit-bending site GetLoFi, Gannon built the Speak 'n Spellbinder specifically for his upcoming album, which will “blend Ukulele and Kazoo with lots of circuit bent toys.” That doesn't sound like something I could actually listen to for more than maybe 45 seconds, but in concept I love it. Also, second ukulele reference of the day. Weird.

Watch the video and be amazed.

  

48 Comments
Death_Burnout on April 15, 2009
wow!
TooWalrus on April 15, 2009
Call a priest.
mussbus999 on April 15, 2009
that is amazing
name_generated on April 15, 2009
What the fuck just happened?
Coltonio7 on April 15, 2009
This is what I imagine Mr. Saturns sounding like.
SaucySala on April 15, 2009
Oh my god, Satan has made a guitar!
Steve_C on April 15, 2009
The dude travelled through space to earth just to play us abrasive noises. That's awesome.
iAmJohn on April 15, 2009
I really need to circuit bend that Speak 'n Spell I bought.
CL60 on April 15, 2009
Hahaha.
PolyesterPimp on April 15, 2009
sounds like a 56k modem booting up
Cloneslayer on April 15, 2009
i still think speak n' spell is the pinnacle of all technology. I still have mine!
Gregomasta on April 15, 2009
Really brilliant.
Meltbrain on April 15, 2009
Wow, that's pretty weird.
StarFoxA on April 15, 2009
Dear god, what abomination has this man brought upon us?
ep_driver on April 15, 2009
Wayyyyyy cool how he made it look like a Gibson SG.
ArbitraryWater on April 15, 2009
His name is Gannon (which is only one n away from the lord of evil). That instrument is enhanced by the Triforce of Power to do his evil bidding (make our ears bleed)
Dauragon on April 15, 2009
Circuit bent stuff is great. :D
DrX25 on April 15, 2009
A) I want one.
B)The guitar is actually a 360 Guitar Hero II Guitar.
AfricanJezus on April 15, 2009
There is no god.
MrKlorox on April 15, 2009
This is by far the least lame speak and spell in existence. The other circuit bent ones were quite wack.
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