Sep 21 2009The LEGELLO: A Fully Functional LEGO Cello
Nathan Sawaya, a man best known for building the hell out of things with LEGO blocks, has created a fully functional cello out of the modular plastic bits. No word on what it sounds like, but if I had to guess, I'd say not good. But who am I to judge? I mean, BESIDES BEING THE GREATEST LEGO MASTER EVER?! Just saying, one time I built a Star Wars set and only had a few dozen pieces left over. L3333337!
Hit the jump for several more shots, a time lapse video of the build, and a LEGO guitar, just for the halibut.
Amazing Full Scale Lego Cello Instrument [vubx]
Thanks to Nicklearse, who says, "Celllllllllo ladies".
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Reader Comments
1. naas - September 21, 2009 1:34 PM
hrmmm, not sure what to say on this one
2. Dosman - September 21, 2009 1:35 PM
Second!
3. naas - September 21, 2009 1:35 PM
...I'm sure it will get you lots of teh secks
4. derk6986 - September 21, 2009 1:35 PM
first
5. deadbodyman - September 21, 2009 1:35 PM
That is pretty sick...
6. deadbodyman - September 21, 2009 1:37 PM
oh hell, i didnt even notice that the bow and 'string' are legos too.
7. naas - September 21, 2009 1:40 PM
@4 http://static.railbirds.com/gallery/2009/07/16310worsthighjumpever.gif
8. Moose Knuckle - September 21, 2009 1:59 PM
I could swear that guy is "Zack, Zack, the Lego Maniac!" all grown up.
9. Pew³ - September 21, 2009 2:01 PM
Also, not recommended for airline travel.
10. $.02 and a pocket full of FAH-Q - September 21, 2009 2:04 PM
At least it's not another POWM post... Those are getting on here more than TOKYOFLASH...
11. Moose Knuckle - September 21, 2009 2:04 PM
For those that are too young too remember...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m90dGPCEPs
12. Ollie Williams - September 21, 2009 2:09 PM
The leg is not Lego, and the bow has Lego's for a string, which would not work. Fail.
13. yakface - September 21, 2009 2:24 PM
They make wooden colored blocks???
14. Mr. cow - September 21, 2009 2:25 PM
Moo
15. Chundermutton - September 21, 2009 2:36 PM
strings aren't made of lego?
weeeeeeaaak.
16. Tc of amazing - September 21, 2009 2:37 PM
Oh dear god.. I didn't think it could happen.. but.. but... but I think I feel linlove with cellos even more!!
17. Yutzwagon - September 21, 2009 2:42 PM
I wonder how it sounds...
18. Milkman - September 21, 2009 2:46 PM
Impressive, but he needs to lose the undershirt and wear an edgier button down. I like the Jacket, Jeans, and Shoes though.
19. GoSS Jerk now sterilized for your pleasure - September 21, 2009 3:13 PM
i'd like to hang that guitar in my studio (read dining room converted to amp & guitars room)
20. Mike - September 21, 2009 3:23 PM
@8 comment: HAHA I was thinking the same thing.
21. MyerKatt07 - September 21, 2009 4:11 PM
It probably sounds like shit, but it is awesome nonetheless!
22. Yeags - September 21, 2009 9:41 PM
Try making a cello out of jello!
23. Jaded Icon - September 22, 2009 7:23 AM
The guitar would be pretty awesome to have, the cello on the other hand..........I mean it's cool, but I wouldn't want to buy it.
24. Frosty - September 22, 2009 12:26 PM
my eyes hurt. It can't seem to comprehend the difference between reality and 8-bit designs. O_O
25. proteon - September 22, 2009 12:37 PM
Let's HEAR This amazing thing hmm?
26. Matthias_H - September 22, 2009 12:56 PM
This is neat, but clearly not playable. Where does the "functional" myth come from, anyway? Here are a few reasons why:
- Plastic strings (all four of the same gauge!)
- Fake tuning pegs
- Jagged fingerboard
- Tailpiece would break under real string tension (unless glued)
27. Adam MacDonald - September 22, 2009 3:34 PM
This isn't very cool.
The harpsichord (which IS functional) beats the snot out of this
http://www.henrylim.org/Harpsichord.html
28. cheap cell phones - March 15, 2010 10:47 PM
cheap cell phones