Justin Johnson Explains How To Play The Shovel Guitar
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- Опубліковано 29 кві 2017
- More info on Dockyard Guitars Instagram
Justin Johnson shows how to play his shovel guitar as part of George Parfitt's Winston Churchill Fellowship, exploring cigar box guitars and other handmade instruments to see how they could potentially benefit the youth of our societies.
Justin,
you have a gift for playing.
You have a gift for teaching!!
And, thank you for sharing that gift!!!
Not only is he an incredibly talented player, he is very articulate and well-spoken. Nice job explaining the process so even a lay-person could understand what's actually happening while he's playing.
Well said (no pun intended).
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So true, on all points of your comment
@@Maxxis1941 🤣
Not only are you an incredibly talented commenter, you are very articulate and well-spoken. Nice job explaining the process so even a lay-person could understand what's actually happening while you're typing.
@@jtyearsley well commented on the comment (no pun intended)
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This is an *amazing* amount of theory, history, instruction etc. - several months (years?) of info in just over 4 minutes.
That is truly impressive.
He's in a class all by himself. My utmost respect.
LEGEND…You are a Master
Why? Because he can play a shovel? I am not impressed at all. Who gives a shit. Would you be impressed if i made a guitar out of an oak stool in my living room? Point is it's not what it's being played on. He isn't going to make this amazing music because it's a shovel. You are simping for a gimmick
@@gregw6442 lol. Master. Hardly a master. He made a guitar out of a shovel. Thats not called being a master thats called doing dumb shit for views so people like you can feed his ego. Who cares. Its a shovel. Oooooo he is playing a shovel. Wow amazing. Any jackass can play a shovel bro
Justin que lindo que suena tu música con los distintos instrumentos que armas para que sea 1 guitarra!!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I wake up to Justin johnsons music everyday I don't have very much at all but when I put your music on I can do anything and it makes me rich beyond my wildest dreams it gets me through all things thanks thank you Justin your the best, and I mean it. God bless you
You wake up to someone playing a stupid shovel? Your life must suck
I hope you are rich still.
There are two types of guitars: works of art and shovels--so a guitar tech once told me. Way to take his philosophy to a whole new level!
Its not impressive. He made a guitar out of a shovel. Probably goes out of tune faster than you can say jack robinson has less strings. Who gives a shit. Just because its a shovel doesnt mean it has amazing sound. 100% sounds like crap
@@EddieJarnowski why so serious? 🃏
@@GladiusOFFICIAL You probably mean, "Why so envious and clueless?" Eddie baby is one of those types who believes anything he hasn't thought of is crap.
Justin Johnson is by far my favorite guitar player. I was never into it until Justin - and the 3 string guitar just got me, I don’t own one yet but I will , it will be my fist instrument ever.! I don’t come from a musical family . I’m 40 and this instrument just gets me. Thank you
So do you have one now?
Yes, i'm also interested if you have one now :)
Btw, isn't fretless guitar hard to start from at the very beginning?
Hang in there because it’s definitely a cool feeling once you get one. Had mine for going on 3 years. You will achieve this goal.
Why play 3 strings? Are you that big of a loser you can't play 6.
Wish I found this 5 years ago when I first started, this is by far THE most helpful shortcut to learning quickly.
No its not. Playing a shovel is for idiots. Pick up the real thing.
This video packed way more of an INFORMATION punch than expected! Excellent explanation, and such a fantastic sound!
The Man Speaks 😮👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 Justin, you are the Best 🔥✨✨⚡⚡
Once again Mr J.J. proves he's a genius.
One word says it all " AWESOME "
This is very cool! Really liked the sound and that sustain.
Anything in your hands sounds like angel's voice...
Very cool! Love how that instrument sounds!
What a sweet, forlorn sound. Great tutorial, history lesson and more. Thanks for posting.
Educational, inspirational and creative jam session, keep on brother!
Wow, I love the sound.
Love the sound.❤
:41 I love how you make it cry...
How cool that thing would be when having a Pils sitting at the garden with some people and you like "Hey! Obey me!" 🤭
Well done! I was sold on the shovel guitar the moment I heard one played. It's basic & simple easy to pick three strings. Most amazing its soulful!
Thanks for a very great lesson!!!
Thats just beatiful man!
Thanks for the info Justin, can't wait to get one.
Awesome sounds brother
FANTASTIC! Great instruction.
Brilliant, beautiful, inspirational!
Yes Justin Thank you 💙
Wow, made me smile listening to the blues you were playing, here in England a shovel is nicknamed a "banjo" on building sights, fuckin incredible sound.
Enjoy listening to you play mate whatever you've got😁👍🎶
I agree very incredibly talented.
Very blessed. Like I've said before. It's like the souls just enter. God bless you brother and keep up the good work.
God bless America
You make it look so easy.
So good!
I could listen to him all day
So simple yet so amazing. Love your videos
How is that amazing? You can make a guitar out of anything. You know what? Only an actual guitar is the real thing. Click bait
this guy rules! such sensitivity and insight.
He sure does! It was such a pleasure to spend time with him.
Well said Aaron!!
Aaron Clodfelter
well yeah... he doesn't "rule" tho'..... corporations and banksters rule....
Aaron Clodfelter..as others have remarked, his music is amplified by his intellect. Astoundingly haunting blues!
How is playing a potato digger sensitive? Its a stupid shovel. You guys all ass kissing this guy is ridiculous. Its about music not about if you can play music on a garden tool. Oh. I sang through a microphone that was made out of a sprinkler head arent i awesome? You idiots.
Soo talented..very nice.. I love hearing you play..
awesome insight
I dig it!! My friend makes cigar box 🪕s, you are awesome at your crafts.
Big Up Justin and thankyou.
It's a. #2. Shovel which I used as a gandy dancer on a mid-western railroad to replace old ties.
Fred Hammond & RFC - "Let The Praise Begin." Throwback song.
Brother ty for this vid i love ur music i listen to it all the time u r definitely a legend in ur own right 🤙🤙
"...it's a tool..." In the end aren't we all tools? :D
Brilliant, a maths teacher once taught us KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid, in age having done that (Kept it simple) I stepped back and realised how complicated my working ended up looking. Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it, Stefan, Jersey, Channel Islands
You are the best guitar player I have ever heard I would love you to come to Massachusetts
Great, great, well done...
Guy: You've got a true talent
Justin: No it's a True Temper
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Ace is the place with the helpful guitar folks
Wow amazing 😮
Amazing
This guy. THIS FREAKIN GUY! I swear Justin could play a tennis racket...
At this point, Justin Johnston's name should be popping up on every "Greatest Guitarist" list.
Hey,hi . I'm over 70. I wish I knew you. I hope this UA-cam stuff pays the bills for you. You seem like a great young feller.
Diggin‘ this!
Justin I enjoy your talent and your music. I hope Nikki relayed to you I received my Shovel Guitar. It’s perfect and Thank You again for your help. Roland Vietnam Vet. God Bless my Friend.
Can't wait to play mine. That's Bad ass. Thanks again for talent
Have fun keeping that in tune.
I liked that alot. I'm go make myself one of those now haha wish me luck
Did you do it?
done?
Did you do it ?
Justin, you are the coolest of the cool! Dude, you have TALENT! Thank you so much for sharing your great music.
How is playing a shovel talent? Any jackass can play a shovel
So awesome 🙏🏼🇨🇦
Oh man! I MELTED when you played those chords!
What an awesome man!!!
A Master Class.
And magically when he starts playing, the wind blows through his hair…
QUE HERMOSO TOCA ESTE MUCHACHO, SE PARESE MUCHISIMO A MI NIETO , ME PASO HORAS ESCUCHANDOLO!
This guy really has a good understanding of things
AND a really good ability to explain his understanding.
¡AND real enthusiasm!
I WANT THIS GUITAR!!!
Over the top cool!!!
WOW! The man can play a shovel. ❤
Man, talk about picking the right tool for the job! :D Mate, you take cool to a different level... with that tool. ;) Love it.
He makes a gardening tool sound better than my expensive guitar.....doh
I really enjoy this! Perhaps I will have a go at building one sometime.
Heh, how to turn a shovel into an axe....
Нравится творчество,всегда с интересом и удовольствием смотрю Ваши ролики,успехов и всего доброго!
Thank you.
wonderfull thanx
This instrument is similar to a Japanese shamisen, which is a three strings instrument.
Shamisen is tuned differently for each song.
È lo strumento più bello che ho visto fin'ora 😎 🔝
I love it
Maaaaan... the tone...
This guy is awesome
Cool!
The bassline bit reminds me of the start of the film they live, where he's looking for work?
He's very talented guy.
I'd like to know what guitar effects and settings along with what amplifier and amp settings Justin used to make this recording. If possible can you please add this info above?
wow! SO great! :) thank you! :)
Goodjob
I’m interested in seeing how the electronics are out together
I can dig it.
Just trying to find out what size strings he's using, I realize it's Open g, (GDG) but what are the strings sizes? This is really cool!
I Dig It!
That's too FUN! buddy :)
"Now I can tell you're a real music type young fella, good lookin boy too, know what you're talkin about!"
And....being a shovel, it comes with a “Lifetime Guarantee”!!
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This sound remember me the Game Wasteland2. Ohh yeah
Anyone else come here because of Wings of Pegasus? Awesome stuff Justin! Amazing. Damn, I want to make one now and learn to play like you. I can dream!
How did you go, did you end up making one...it was 10 months and a pandemic...?
I was told once that "hitch Hiking" with my thumb on the neck was bad form for guitar, But I have a 3 string shovel, so the neck is round. I can only get my slide around and under if I use my thumb along the neck on the back. I also noticed you did some hitch hiking yourself, and you sound excellent. Any thoughts? Seems like to keep the slide straight on the frets you have to hitch hike a bit.
Would love to know how it is tuned etc... what strings too
That feeling on campus when you stumbled into the wrong lecture session😅
and stayed because you were actually interested.
Sounds like lightning boy on the movie crossroads.,, Arlen Roth.
I'd have fun for hours playing this!
I have a 3 string strum stick & some times I play it for days it's real fun. it's almost like my 1 string Banjira Gopichand (google it) but when I pick it up I play it for hours it's real fun & it drives everyone nuts!!!
Justin has really got me thinking that a slide guitar like this might be easier for me to master than a conventional one. I'all about "muscle memory", the same thing you use to master the harmonica.
@@jeromebreeding3302 yup
Hi Justin, could you please tell me is that a piezo or normal electric pickup
You legend!!!