CONTEST: The Plumber's Challenge!!! Plumbing, HVAC parts build-off - June 2017

Take a 'crack' at the Plumber's Challenge!

CONTEST OVERVIEW:

What instrument can you build that starts with plumbing and heating/AC parts?  We're looking for the most spectacular, innovative, interesting and artistic stringed instruments.  

We're challenging you to create new and exciting instruments starting with:

  • Copper pipes
  • PVC pipes
  • Sheet metal ductwork (craft your own dobro body, perhaps?)
  • Toilets
  • Everything... including the kitchen sink!

SUBMISSION RULES - NO EXCEPTIONS:

  1. You must build a playable stringed instrument using a common plumbing and/or heading & air conditioning parts.
  2. Submit your entry by uploading two (2) different photos in the COMMENTS section below.  
  3. Add a 1 paragraph description of your instrument (parts used,building techniques, inspiration yadda yadda yadda)
  4. All submissions must be built by the person submitting them.
  5. Contest submissions end Wednesday, June 30, 2017 at 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time US)
  6. Instruments that have been previously submitted to build-off contests, whether on this site or elsewhere, are ineligible for this contest.

YOU WILL BE JUDGED BY THE STAFF OF CIGAR BOX NATION

PRIZES:

First place:  $100 gift certificate from C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply

Second place: $50 gift certificate from C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply

Third place:  $25 Gift Certificate from C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply

THIS PAGE IS FOR CONTEST SUBMISSIONS ONLY.   

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That's cool.

Wow! Nothing I could come up with could be this cool. That's just awesome.

dats  da bees  knees and a bucket of yum yums  ;-)

Very cool.

Another vote of very cool!  Super creative, especially the steel hoses to get the guitar shape.

Love that build, Kevin.  Fantastic.

Sounds great, but not all parts are plumbing related, he used 3 "FS" type electrical boxes!!

Haven't made one, if I were going to, I still have some lead, would pour/cast something!! :}

The rules state that Heating and Air parts can be used. That covers electrical boxes. Plumbers and HVAC guys often have to use wood when doing their work.

Besides, what about strings, piezo's, pickups, pots and jacks? They're not Plumbing or HVAC parts are they?LOL

In my description I stated that I used electrical boxes.  I also used wood, guitar tuners, guitar strings, and a magnetic humbucker pickup. None of which are plumbing related.  If this disqualifies me from eligibility, then so be it.  I had fun making it and I enjoy playing it! 

No worries, I've been a plumber for 40+ years, just busting your....

I guess electrical and plumbing to mix well!  Shocking!

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