Thank you squash for removing the sponsorship. It saddens me that it took away time and effort I know you put into your sponsorships, let alone your videos. This is just one of many examples that you care about your subscribers, and it makes me glad to be one. Keep up the good work, and good luck! Loved the comparison here as well, and like always, the video's a banger!
@@NotDrowsy ive heard that sponsor so many times on different big channels like matt stonie and isaac butterfield. did not know that was a scam but it should have been obvious to me
My first impression on such shops is that I never thought they were a scam. I know that they were enthusiasts at heart, at least mostly, cuz I went to one and I've done the research, I believe as much as you, by myself. Some online stores also do this sort of thing, and they are equivalent in terms of honesty. Seriously, is it not an enthusiast if they personally handwrite the instructions what to do and not to do to the customer? This thing is still new, but the trend started very well
A great point about a store is also to get acquainted with the feel. One terrible thing about building your keyboard online is that, unless you spend buying different switches to try them out, you don't know how it'll turn out.
i wish my country had a custom keyboard shop. then I'd be able to actually test out what switches i like instead of imagining what it would sound like online
well ive build a ''high end'' keyboard but the hobby is nothing more than building a kit, switches, stabs and keycaps. If you go in deeper you might lube your switches and stabalizers. For me the meaning of a custom keyboard is hand selecting your components, i don't see it as a bad thing being able to insta-buy the components you need in store and having the ability to try out different combinations before commiting to it.
It's awesome that a shop like that has popped up because it makes Custom Boards more accessible than ever, not having to wait for shipping times or anything makes people more inclined to try something out. If stores like this can pop up all around the world someday I would be very happy.
These are like REALLY expensive Build-A-Bear Workshops, except...keyboards lol But it's really nice. Not only do you have a selection you can experience first-hand (one of the most costly things about this hobby is having to wade through all the noise to find what you like) BUT you can also ask questions to someone who is knowledgeable (you hope) on the subject and can guide you accordingly. The trick is scalability. Not everyone will want to get into customs, but I think if shops like this can provide solid entry-level boards to first time buyers, then it's serving a greater purpose. I would be curious to see what the churn rate is of those customers though. Are they enticed enough to go down the rabbit hole? Are they content with their one and only purchase until it breaks? Do they have a mild degree of regret?
Mash is a great store! I've been there and their customer service was actually pretty amazing! But if you live around Malaysia or Singapore, I'd also recommend going to Mecha if you're going for a much higher end build since they have much more keyboards on display. Sick video tho Squashy!
@@daysuki61 Established Title. A lot of youtubers were sponsored by them. A number, including Squashy, have dropped the sponsorship and explained to their viewers. Many more haven't.
So is it 300 dollars or 200 dollars? Lewis's video says they are both 300 but this says they are both 200. Can you help because I want a 200 dollar keyboard for christmas to build but 300 is much more.
I think the biggest pro with these shops is you can try a whole buncha different switches and caps in a real life brick-and-mortar BEFORE even comitting a penny to whatever actuation force or keycap profile you desire. That plus the customer service is worth whatever markup they ask of you.
I am literally about to go to Singapore and this is one of my main areas I wanted to go to pft. IMO I still might prefer it because I get to have guidance and also test out other switches and also not have to wait for parts( I’m a beginner :>)
yeah... I don't see that store lasting much longer, unless they have a deal with keychron that can get them at least reasonable margins to survive.... Like PC margins at 2-5% isn't really feasible unless you're at mass scale.... And even then, everything has to be tip top shape... Hopefully keychron gets them something like 30-50% margins.
you forgot the most important thing: the Q1 has a south facing pcb while Akko did not and having keycap interference is the worst thing you can do at this price point
@@aloysiuswong9146 like why tho. Having south facing pcb means less worries about whether your switches/keycaps will interfere with each other. Also it's the end of 2022, many manufacturers already switched their kb from north-south facing pcbs without any increasing in prices. So why did you have to spend like 150$ for a north facing board like Akko Mod ?
@@aloysiuswong9146 fyi, Monsgeek(Akko's Subbrand) has just released the M1 version which basically a renamed of akko's mod 007 and it has south-facing pcb. all of it costs 79$.79$ for a alu kb is pretty nice tho 🤡
If you have a north facing keyboard with cherry keycaps, you can do the paper mod. You add paper into the keycaps and it doesn’t have any interference. Hope it helps
as far as comparing the 2........ you can't compare the Q1 to almost any other alu case without heavily modding that horrible PPPIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGGG it puts out. price tho is actually surprisingly surprising. but the comparing don't count bc you brought the wrong board
I love all the skits in the videos the short funny clips that he puts into nearly every video makes his content so funny and amazing. Not to mention the effort he puts into all of these is great too (I wish to one day meet u irl it would be so cool pls notice me lol)
The only thing I do not understand is why they do not have transparent keycaps on their switch testers. since the feel of switches with and without keycaps is different
you have to keep in mind that rent is expensive as shit. you’re paying for experience and convenience. you spend less time waiting for everything to ship and you don’t have to buy a ton of switches to test.
Yo Squashy, i found this mechanical keyboard cafe in my city in Penang and i would like you to make a review about the place. It's called "click and brew"
I think the price reasonable that why store like this is expanding … btw do they sell full size full set keyboard ??? I would try one instead buying Razer
Thank you squash for removing the sponsorship. It saddens me that it took away time and effort I know you put into your sponsorships, let alone your videos. This is just one of many examples that you care about your subscribers, and it makes me glad to be one. Keep up the good work, and good luck!
Loved the comparison here as well, and like always, the video's a banger!
What was the sponsor?
@@outofnames2051 established titiles
@@NotDrowsy ive heard that sponsor so many times on different big channels like matt stonie and isaac butterfield. did not know that was a scam but it should have been obvious to me
@@mrfishboiii1217 ikr. Still can't belive it.
@@NotDrowsy established titles is worse than raycon
My first impression on such shops is that I never thought they were a scam. I know that they were enthusiasts at heart, at least mostly, cuz I went to one and I've done the research, I believe as much as you, by myself. Some online stores also do this sort of thing, and they are equivalent in terms of honesty. Seriously, is it not an enthusiast if they personally handwrite the instructions what to do and not to do to the customer?
This thing is still new, but the trend started very well
*The Real First Problem: Find One.*
'We blended in like customers'... Brings giant camera on a gorilla pod 😂
I regret spending 500 sgd+ on a gmmk pro at one of those custom keyboard shops
there not a true 'keyboard connoisseur' if they dont know the goat...
hipno
squashy boy yes
A great point about a store is also to get acquainted with the feel. One terrible thing about building your keyboard online is that, unless you spend buying different switches to try them out, you don't know how it'll turn out.
so true, i bought a tons of switches and they will now collect dust, also bought way too many keyboards until i find the one that pleases me more.
yeah, I'm like hmm switches
just going to use pandas again if I can find them
i wish my country had a custom keyboard shop. then I'd be able to actually test out what switches i like instead of imagining what it would sound like online
@@misssteak1290 yes! Its impossible to judge swtches by video.
the difference between switches is not that big, linears will feel like linears, etc... lubing makes the biggest difference in switches imo :)
Squashy: We went in with a disguise.
Worker: *is a fan and recognizes both of them immediately* Are you Flattened Child and Lubed Nose?
I walked pass Squashy at AFA, was surprised to find how recognizable he was. Like instantly recognizable.
omg same
Thanks for removing the scam sponsor!
what was it?
apologies for even having it in the first place 😭
@@xatoor established titles probably. Its the one thats under fire right now at least
@@SquashyBoy was it the video that you deleted yesterday
What was the Sponsor didn't see it because I have SponsorBlock
i mean...is it really a custom keyboard if its bought??
Wait.... actually the fact that you could build a keyboard instore is sick.
well you are making it so i guess
well ive build a ''high end'' keyboard but the hobby is nothing more than building a kit, switches, stabs and keycaps. If you go in deeper you might lube your switches and stabalizers. For me the meaning of a custom keyboard is hand selecting your components, i don't see it as a bad thing being able to insta-buy the components you need in store and having the ability to try out different combinations before commiting to it.
"Are you Squashy Boy?" haha that was awesome
lmao
you give yourself away when you instinctively test the stabs on the spacebar when you first touch a keyboard brah
It's awesome that a shop like that has popped up because it makes Custom Boards more accessible than ever, not having to wait for shipping times or anything makes people more inclined to try something out. If stores like this can pop up all around the world someday I would be very happy.
These are like REALLY expensive Build-A-Bear Workshops, except...keyboards lol
But it's really nice. Not only do you have a selection you can experience first-hand (one of the most costly things about this hobby is having to wade through all the noise to find what you like) BUT you can also ask questions to someone who is knowledgeable (you hope) on the subject and can guide you accordingly.
The trick is scalability. Not everyone will want to get into customs, but I think if shops like this can provide solid entry-level boards to first time buyers, then it's serving a greater purpose. I would be curious to see what the churn rate is of those customers though. Are they enticed enough to go down the rabbit hole? Are they content with their one and only purchase until it breaks? Do they have a mild degree of regret?
Squashy's 200 dollar build tho. I made the exact under 200 build but with Mod007, milky yellow pros and some akko keycaps. Pretty decent.
Mash is a great store! I've been there and their customer service was actually pretty amazing! But if you live around Malaysia or Singapore, I'd also recommend going to Mecha if you're going for a much higher end build since they have much more keyboards on display.
Sick video tho Squashy!
Do u like potatoes? (reply and make a video saying yes or no)
i went to the same exact store... only bought jwick blacks and I wouldn't say they were too expensive
do you know where the store is at
Relieved to see sponsored youtubers dropping that Established Titles scam one by one
ive seen so many youtubers doing it so they must pay alot
?
@@mythic7514 this is a reupload
this video was uploaded yesterday then deleted???
Dropped the sponsorship due to it being a scam.
I think he removed the sponsor section for some reason
@@tiltedbybox6118 curious what was the sponsor
@@daysuki61 established titles or something like that
@@daysuki61 Established Title. A lot of youtubers were sponsored by them. A number, including Squashy, have dropped the sponsorship and explained to their viewers. Many more haven't.
*goes to buy the "always in stock keyboard* SOLD OUT. lol Great video though!
Coudl someone be kind to me and know the answer to this question:
What store did they go to?
This item looks like it has preplay (Shirakawa), is this a Shirakawa clone, lots of similarities in space and enter?
So is it 300 dollars or 200 dollars? Lewis's video says they are both 300 but this says they are both 200. Can you help because I want a 200 dollar keyboard for christmas to build but 300 is much more.
$200 usd, lewis’ video is in SGD
@@SquashyBoy woah thanks so much for the help! love the content! have a good day
Good for beginners bcus it lets them try out switches too
That’s the key caps I’m using 😱😱
Those are not gmk pbt keycaps, I have the same at home and are out of abs and only cost 35$
sadly the link for the keycaps is leading into nothing :( anybody know where i can get these? especially the ESC Keycap!
I think the biggest pro with these shops is you can try a whole buncha different switches and caps in a real life brick-and-mortar BEFORE even comitting a penny to whatever actuation force or keycap profile you desire. That plus the customer service is worth whatever markup they ask of you.
squashy's sponsor integration is always interesting to watch, sad to see that that's effort wasted :(
Try to find something about any shop? Visit RUclips for sponsored videos!
These shops are like 2 years late imo, seems like the custom scene is dying out a bit now that covid is over.
Me buying a mechanical keyboard for RM 120
Cool title. Not misleading or unfair at all. Gj 👏
squashy boy: "the mod 008 is always in stock"
the mod 008 after this video: ✌"bye bye"
I would never give such a amount of cash gor that sh it.
I actually didn’t know there is a place in Singapore where you can make your own keyboard, but where can you find this place?
wow I was wondering why this got reuploaded, kudos to you!
The parts aren't in stock, I feel lied to
Very cool! I'm so happy this exists! And I like all the boards, although I personally dig the TKL more hahaha great video
I am literally about to go to Singapore and this is one of my main areas I wanted to go to pft. IMO I still might prefer it because I get to have guidance and also test out other switches and also not have to wait for parts( I’m a beginner :>)
Where is the store irl for some reason I want to go to one
POV j already bought one 😢
Bro the 4rd got me laughing 🤣🤣
I need this kinda shop in NYC.
Bro no way the staff didn't recognise THE squashyboy
yeah... I don't see that store lasting much longer, unless they have a deal with keychron that can get them at least reasonable margins to survive.... Like PC margins at 2-5% isn't really feasible unless you're at mass scale.... And even then, everything has to be tip top shape... Hopefully keychron gets them something like 30-50% margins.
My guy actually went to Mash😭
why is there no more akko 008
squashy pulling everybody down the rabbit hole faster than shoobs
is the one u made wireless?
Yours is 10x better. The metal ping of the store keyboard...uhhhhhhh
1:50 That vine boom effect got me dead
i found the same keycaps for 20 $ and the next day they were removed from aliexpress
im so angry about that
what kind of foam did you use under the stab wires.
you forgot the most important thing: the Q1 has a south facing pcb while Akko did not
and having keycap interference is the worst thing you can do at this price point
That's only applies to cherry profile keycaps.. also there are many switches that are not affected by it... Or you could mod it.
@@aloysiuswong9146 like why tho. Having south facing pcb means less worries about whether your switches/keycaps will interfere with each other. Also it's the end of 2022, many manufacturers already switched their kb from north-south facing pcbs without any increasing in prices. So why did you have to spend like 150$ for a north facing board like Akko Mod ?
$150 for the CNC aluminum body is pretty reasonable. As for why north facing, you just have to ask the designer instead.😅
@@aloysiuswong9146 fyi, Monsgeek(Akko's Subbrand) has just released the M1 version which basically a renamed of akko's mod 007 and it has south-facing pcb. all of it costs 79$.79$ for a alu kb is pretty nice tho 🤡
If you have a north facing keyboard with cherry keycaps, you can do the paper mod. You add paper into the keycaps and it doesn’t have any interference. Hope it helps
I'll get a custom keyboard because of you squashy boy thank you for being my sole reasoning for this.
i went to that place around a year ago, and i had to ask someone who was conveniently holding a mash bag to ask him how to get to the store
both boards are cleaaan tho
woo squashy upload my day got a whole lot better
lmao the aftershock stores
This is very similar to the pre-built computers conversation like literally 😂
I got a keyboard from mash today, not sure if SPR67, AKKO starfish X2, Olivia clones altogether $360 worth it. Thoughts?
"Custom Keyboards Don't have to be this expensive"
Cue Thera75, Odin, Space80, Cyberboard.......
A crossover with crinnicle and therefore mechstore would be a great idea... Maybe
as far as comparing the 2........ you can't compare the Q1 to almost any other alu case without heavily modding that horrible PPPIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGGG it puts out. price tho is actually surprisingly surprising. but the comparing don't count bc you brought the wrong board
Will you do another giveaway by any chance. Cuz I've been playing with my current keyboard for so long (my keyboard is 7 years old💀)
I like how bro came with a switch and key cap puller 😂
You are the inspiration of that keyboard shop in SG, that's why they recognised you lol
The vine boom sound effect when they asked are you squashy boy 💀💀💀 1:54
Turns out that ad about having "lord" in your name was a scam
Luckily i didnt pay for it
I have no money bruh 😭 💀
What's that stabiliser wire mod?
Squashy: using gat milky pro with cherry profile keycap on north facing pcb.
Me: WUT?
btw keychron q1 is way better than the akko mod 008.
No complaints if you re-publish the advert as a short, and rename/replace logos etc with a fake product.
I love all the skits in the videos the short funny clips that he puts into nearly every video makes his content so funny and amazing. Not to mention the effort he puts into all of these is great too (I wish to one day meet u irl it would be so cool pls notice me lol)
hey Squashy, i was just wondering where is this shop located at and their opening and closing times. I plan to go there someday. Thanks!
fellow singaporean here, was wondering what keebs you would recommend for a budget of 200-300
1:23 number 4rd 😂😂
The only thing I do not understand is why they do not have transparent keycaps on their switch testers. since the feel of switches with and without keycaps is different
you have to keep in mind that rent is expensive as shit. you’re paying for experience and convenience. you spend less time waiting for everything to ship and you don’t have to buy a ton of switches to test.
Yo Squashy, i found this mechanical keyboard cafe in my city in Penang and i would like you to make a review about the place. It's called "click and brew"
So, why are you two refusing to name Mecha?
Can you make ganyu theme keyboard from genshin impact?
Never say something is always in stock with keyboards lol
Did you have to force the durocks into the plate? I had to force mine in and i think there is some warping because of it.
I think the price reasonable that why store like this is expanding … btw do they sell full size full set keyboard ??? I would try one instead buying Razer
God the keyboard you build is my dream keyboard! And since I do want to build a new keyboard
i just put those keycaps on my board. the white pbt looks great and theyre super thick
didn't know this man used to be an OSU! youtuber
im going to singapore during christmas so i was wondering where can i find the store.
thanks
Hi squashy, you think is possible to mod the hooting 60he?
Was I the only one who saw that he accidentally posted this video yesterday than deleted it
obnoxiously misleading title. don't do that.
READ THE DESCRIPTION
I'm going to a custom keyboard store rn ;-;
it's my birthdayy
love to have this video as a bday gift from u
''A Keychron Q1 with _stock lubed_ Gateron Black Pros''
i subbed because of how funny you were flying through the window!!! cheers
I didn't even know that this was a re-upload it just seems like a new vid