Bradley James Johnson
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Taylor Guitar Factory Tecaté, Mexico: Guitar Production
I am a purveyor of stringed musical instruments (among others things). This is a video of the Taylor Guitar Factory in Tecaté, Mexico. While I did not add in narration to the video, I tried to format and edit in a way that the story tells itself. From wood storage and processing to tops, backs, sides, necks, fretting and polish.
#guitar #acousticguitars #guitars #taylorguitars #taylortecate #luthiery #guitarfactory
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Taylor Guitar Factory Tecaté, Mexico: Cases and Bags
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I am a purveyor of stringed musical instruments (among others things). This is a video of the Taylor Guitar Factory in Tecaté, Mexico. This segment is for their cases and bags, which are handmade by happy, hard working people. #acousticguitars #guitars #guitar #acoustic #taylorguitars
ESP Guitar Factory - Japan (unedited)
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I am a purveyor of stringed musical instruments (among others things). This is a raw, unedited video of the ESP Guitar Factory in Japan. There are plenty of interesting and cool guitars, but I also included wood selection segments, as well. #guitar #guitars #electricguitars #ESPguitars #guitarfactory #Japan #metal #heavymetalguitars
Yamaha Guitar Factory - Japan
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I am a purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This is a rather raw video from my tour of the Yamaha Guitar factory in Hamamatsu , Japan. They make fantastic instruments! #guitar #guitars #guitarfactory #yamahaguitars #yamahaguitars #acousticguitars #acoustic
30 Second Hat Styles - Low Crown Top Hat
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I am a hat collector, musician, mixologist, oenophile and purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This is how I add my own style to the low crown top hat from Goorin Bros. #hat #hats #hatstyles #hatstyle #hatcollector #tophat #tophats #fedora #fedoras #style #vintagestyle
30 Second Hat Styles - The Open Crown
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I am a hat collector, musician, mixologist, oenophile and purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This is how I add my own style to the open crown fedora. #hats #hat #hatter #fedora #fedoras #tophat #tophats #hatstyles #hatstyle #style #vintagestyle
30 Second Hat Styles - The Bowler
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I am a hat collector, musician, mixologist, oenophile and purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This is how I add my own style to the classic Bowler #hat #hats #bowlerhat # bowlerhats #tophat #tophats #fedora #fedoras #style #vintagestyle #hatstyles
30 Second Hat Styles - The Campaign Hat
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I am a hat collector, musician, mixologist, oenophile and purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This is how I add my own style to the Campaign hat by Busto and Sun #hat #hats #hatter #fedora #fedoras #tophat #tophats #campaignhat #hatstyles #style #vintagestyle #mensstyle
Tom Yum Cocktail and Cocktail Syrup
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I am a hat collector, musician, mixologist, oenophile and purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This breed 3 minute video shows you how to make delicious tom yum syrup and turn it into a refreshing Tom Yum Collins cocktail. #cocktail #cocktails #craftcocktails #drink #drinks #imbibe #mixology #mixologist #happyhour #tomcollins #thaifood
Hat Styles - An Overview of a Wide Variety of Hats
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I am a hat collector, musician, mixologist, oenophile and purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This is an overview of portion of my collection, along with other fun facts about hats. This may help guide you on your personal transformative style journey. #hats #hatter #tophats #tophat #hat #fedora #fedorahats #fedorahat #bolerohat #haberdasher #hatcollector #style #vintages...
Cocktails - Sangre y Fuego
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I am a mixologist, oenophile, hat collector, musician and purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This is how I created my recipe for a cocktail I call Sangre y Fuego, which is based upon the Margarita platform. #cocktails #cocktail #craftcocktails #mixology # mixologist #drinks #drink #imbibe #happyhour #booze #mezcal #bozalmezcal #tequila #margarita #bloodorange #cocktailre...
30 Second Hat Styles - The Long Fur Top Hat
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I am a hat collector, musician, mixologist, oenophile and purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This is how I add my own style to the long fur top hat
30 Second Hat Styles - The Wide Brim Fedora
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I am a hat collector, musician, mixologist, oenophile and purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This is how I add my own style to the wide brim fedora by Zito Hat Co.
30 Second Hat Styles - The Cattleman's Fedora
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I am a hat collector, musician, mixologist, oenophile and purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This is how I add my own style to the Cattleman's Fedora by Busto & Sun
30 Second Hat Styles - The Bolero
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I am a hat collector, musician, mixologist, oenophile and purveyor of musical instruments (among many other things). This is how I add my own style to the long fur bolero by Busto & Sun
30 Second Hat Styles - The Top Hat
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30 Second Hat Styles - The Top Hat
30 Second Hat Styles - The Open Crown Fedora
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30 Second Hat Styles - The Open Crown Fedora
30 Second Hat Styles - The Homburg
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30 Second Hat Styles - The Homburg
The Latest Spin Radio Trailer
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The Latest Spin Radio Trailer
Cocktails - New York Sour
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Cocktails - New York Sour
Skeeter Truck - Two Trains
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Skeeter Truck - Two Trains
Skeeter Truck - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
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Skeeter Truck - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
Skeeter Truck - If You Don’t Want It
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Skeeter Truck - If You Don’t Want It
Skeeter Truck - Frankie Lee
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Skeeter Truck - Frankie Lee
Skeeter Truck - Mojave Girl
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Skeeter Truck - Mojave Girl
Skeeter Truck - Miss Duplicity
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Skeeter Truck - Miss Duplicity
Skeeter Truck - Mean Ol’ Frisco
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Skeeter Truck - Mean Ol’ Frisco
Skeeter Truck- Into Me
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Skeeter Truck- Into Me
Skeeter Truck - Del Maguey
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Skeeter Truck - Del Maguey
Skeeter Truck - Billy Gum
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Skeeter Truck - Billy Gum

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @shiymonamedia
    @shiymonamedia День тому

    Looks yummy 😋.

  • @Astronite32
    @Astronite32 10 днів тому

    Its not Takameenee. Its Tak-a-me-né.

  • @justicia8393
    @justicia8393 20 днів тому

    Min 2.49 the dude in black is Mune (right ?) i work with him back in the early 90tis at ESP Europe (in Düsseldorf/ Germany) I was the salesman back then

  • @unixfreak
    @unixfreak Місяць тому

    That looks so cool and suits you well. I really wish more people wore hats, they add so much character. I started wearing a black wool homburg this year for no reason other than to try something new, currently have a crow & magpie feather in it. Now i need a hat pin! And might have to try a Bolero next. Cheers.🎩

  • @drewheyman7173
    @drewheyman7173 Місяць тому

    I have a baby from them that l adore. It smokes my baby Martin made just down the street. Taylor rules

  • @Denvermorgan2000
    @Denvermorgan2000 2 місяці тому

    I have a Taylor from Mexico and its just as good as the us models.

  • @Majesok
    @Majesok 2 місяці тому

    Great video! About the documentary (see comment below), how can I reach you? I can't seem to find any contact information on your channel. Thank you!

  • @fkkkkkenig
    @fkkkkkenig 2 місяці тому

    Is there a track list for the music used in this video? It's amazing

  • @AncientEgo
    @AncientEgo 2 місяці тому

    Love my two Yamahas!!!

  • @morisjohnny84
    @morisjohnny84 3 місяці тому

    I finally own a GS MINI (Rosewood)..although it's a used guitar i'm really happy with it..

  • @homeroangelsacchetti786
    @homeroangelsacchetti786 3 місяці тому

    Meraviglia!!!!❤!!!!

  • @Utterlis
    @Utterlis 3 місяці тому

    it makes me so grateful to know that so many people worked hard to make my guitar

  • @Bikilable
    @Bikilable 4 місяці тому

    I'm wondering what the salary of a worker in this factory is. Or can Mexicans be paid much less than the same workers in USA ?

  • @arthurasimpson
    @arthurasimpson 5 місяців тому

    Thank you very much for assembling my guitar. Unfortunately, I couldn't see exactly when mine was on display.

  • @johnnyd63
    @johnnyd63 5 місяців тому

    These poor workers making 50 cents an hour with no bathroom breaks.Andy Powers and his criminal cohorts still selling MIM gutars for $1200 😢

    • @vegaa.1645
      @vegaa.1645 4 місяці тому

      They sell guitars not gutars

  • @joeking433
    @joeking433 5 місяців тому

    What is the machine doing at 3:24? Is it leveling the frets?

    • @TavisAllen
      @TavisAllen 2 місяці тому

      No. Rather confident the machine is a belt sander. So, it levels the finger board (fretboard).

  • @patricwr
    @patricwr 6 місяців тому

    Looks pretty hand made to me

  • @user-xe7mc3ug2y
    @user-xe7mc3ug2y 6 місяців тому

    ESP. Simply the best.

  • @Synchronicety
    @Synchronicety 6 місяців тому

    Is it a Nike factory? No, Taylor guitars! The word manufacture was wrong...

  • @waynepayne864
    @waynepayne864 7 місяців тому

    u know u gonna see some fire handmade shit when u see some green machines

  • @Euthymia2020
    @Euthymia2020 7 місяців тому

    100% employee owned! I’m glad I bought my guitar from them. Big baby over here.

  • @Majesok
    @Majesok 8 місяців тому

    Can I contact you about the possibility of using a couple of shots from your video in a documentary I'm making?

    • @BradleyJohnson13
      @BradleyJohnson13 8 місяців тому

      Certainly

    • @Majesok
      @Majesok 7 місяців тому

      Great! How can I reach you?@@BradleyJohnson13

    • @Majesok
      @Majesok 2 місяці тому

      @@BradleyJohnson13 Hi again! How can I reach you? I can't seem to find any contact information on your profile. Thank you.

    • @Majesok
      @Majesok 2 місяці тому

      @@BradleyJohnson13 Hi again! That's great, thank you. How can I reach you? I can't seem to find any contact information on your channel.

  • @michaelmolinaro2826
    @michaelmolinaro2826 8 місяців тому

    These are more "hand made" that the ones made in the US.

  • @ronaldreagan5205
    @ronaldreagan5205 8 місяців тому

    Best guitar I own

  • @Dennisbluschke
    @Dennisbluschke 8 місяців тому

    I immediately buy 2 ESP Guitars if they not showing this ugly e-ii on the headstock. E-II M-II looks and sounds weird af.

  • @ukphonebook
    @ukphonebook 8 місяців тому

    Impressed with the love and care that goes into each guitar…😏

  • @chawkinz
    @chawkinz 9 місяців тому

    Bought my daughter's guitar made there. Surprisingly well made and good setup off the shelf for $700.

  • @BillyBlaze7
    @BillyBlaze7 9 місяців тому

    hi Brad, how about bringing over some of Takamines hi end guitars back to the states.... Takamine used to have exceptional master luthier made guitars and you cant get them here anymore yet they are still sold overseas

    • @BradleyJohnson13
      @BradleyJohnson13 9 місяців тому

      Yes, working on that. You are correct

    • @BillyBlaze7
      @BillyBlaze7 9 місяців тому

      @@BradleyJohnson13 I have a Nashville TNV series from 2003, after hundreds of gigs its in bad shape. I am looking for a replacement for it but theres nothing even close in terms of materials offered from Takamine that I can buy in the states. Do you have an estimated timeline of when this might happen? If its much longer I'm just gonna have to find another used TNV, and even that is near impossible because people dont sell them.

  • @richardcarellano
    @richardcarellano 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the lesson; I learned a lot. You've got me subscribed.

  • @Allguitarinfo
    @Allguitarinfo 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for building such incredible Guitars...Everything Yamaha makes is great ..I own a 1989 Pacifica 721 that i Love .my brother bought a Revstar. I want so bad a SG 1500...I love Yamaha guitars..Japanese Guitars are some of worlds best ..their craftsmanship is perfect

  • @GuitarsCarsandBikes
    @GuitarsCarsandBikes 10 місяців тому

    Nice to see so much of the actual hands on work. After buying a 214ce dlx it’s cool to see what went into your item. I still feel the American factory is only higher because of bloated salaries. Damn shame America has become so expensive and most workers are unhappy.

  • @adrianwindle4616
    @adrianwindle4616 10 місяців тому

    Interesting@!😮

  • @drsyn67
    @drsyn67 10 місяців тому

    @BradleyJohnson13 - In what city was this factory? Do you know if this factory is called “Yamaha Music Craft”?

    • @TavisAllen
      @TavisAllen 2 місяці тому

      (In the description) Hamamatsu is the city, which is in Shizuoka prefecture, and is also home to Kawai. Yamaha Music Craft is the name for the division of the company that manufactures and sells wood.

  • @Blair-to6cf
    @Blair-to6cf 11 місяців тому

    Best guitars in the world right now.

  • @justicia8393
    @justicia8393 11 місяців тому

    ESP 🇯🇵👌🏼

  • @akak8299
    @akak8299 11 місяців тому

    after watching this, i feel like my $700 GS mini is not worth it. Its like some sheets of plywood being glued together and varnished.

  • @justicia8393
    @justicia8393 11 місяців тому

    ESP 🇯🇵 for ever ! I work for ESP, when there was only ESP Tokyo , ESP Düsseldorf and ESP New York back in the late 80tis early 90tis I work for ESP Düsseldorf germany as a salesman , awesome times FCK ESP USA ! (im sorry but that’s not a original ESP to me)

  • @Sunshine78329
    @Sunshine78329 Рік тому

    Hello Bradley! I really want a Made in Japan Yamaha guitar, where can I get one? I love the LL series and Red Label series guitars

  • @pragashradhaakrishnan2759

    Hey Bradley, When the CNC carves those necks, are they only rough carving it so the craftsman can finish final shaping it by hand, or does it carve it to the final thickness. Do you remember if the craftsmen do any work to the neck after it comes from the machine?

  • @UnpleasantDog
    @UnpleasantDog Рік тому

    Is it still possible today to order a black Explorer MX 2 model, exactly the same as those used by James Hetfield in the early 90s?

  • @LifeWideOpen780
    @LifeWideOpen780 Рік тому

    Yamaha better than American built guitars. Change my mind

  • @wce74wce15
    @wce74wce15 Рік тому

    🤤

  • @nancysmith9487
    @nancysmith9487 Рік тому

    Is there that many people buying guitars? Nice craftsmanship

  • @chiefpotpipe
    @chiefpotpipe Рік тому

    What guitar was used for the music? Great tone.

    • @howabouthetruth2157
      @howabouthetruth2157 10 місяців тому

      If you click "more" in the information found just beneath the video, and scroll down, you will see every song. Most were performed and recorded by Jake Allen, while 2 of the other tunes were done by Kotaro Oshio. Both artists play Japanese Takamine guitars, but it doesn't say which specific models. Lots of youtube videos show Jake Allen performing, and you can see which models he's using in each song.

  • @EM-km8em
    @EM-km8em Рік тому

    To me Santanas tone was way superior when he had his Yamaha it had such a warm charming rich mid tone. After he switched to PRS the tone sounded much thiner and hollow. I wonder if Santana switched because of sponsorship? Having his own model?

  • @stonepvv
    @stonepvv Рік тому

    Less made but with more attention than those in Hangzhou were one is popped out every second. Soulless. Think the attention to detail here gives a better quality product.

  • @aliahyar3174
    @aliahyar3174 Рік тому

    One of my favorite brand "Takamine". I just feel, this brand has a very good value

  • @arywibowo7674
    @arywibowo7674 Рік тому

    M-II Sayo is here...

  • @mwbrada
    @mwbrada Рік тому

    This is guitar porn overload. Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm so thankful I was a George Lynch fan and he was so far ahead of the curve on recognizing premier luthiers back in the mid 80's. So thankful to these amazingly skilled craftsmen and craftswomen. I love your products. I bought my first George Lynch Kamikaze in 2000 or 2001. I'm not done buying ESP guitars. ❤ESP

    • @vinaymulukutla358
      @vinaymulukutla358 Рік тому

      I love that phrase Bud: Guitar Porn Overload. Total art in itself, luthiery. Such beautiful creations that sing crafted by ESP.