THE FUTURE OF GUITAR MAKING?

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  • @anthonymorales842
    @anthonymorales842 Рік тому +23

    how can one not love these students courageous designs. What an honor for both you and the students

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      Yes indeed - they went for it! Very cool!

  • @simonspearing6652
    @simonspearing6652 Рік тому +68

    Such a shame not to hear any of them😔

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +9

      There just wasn’t time I’m afraid Simon - but maybe in the future

    • @82ndairbornevet
      @82ndairbornevet Рік тому +1

      I have to agree, although they were all lovely looking instruments, it would have been nice to hear how they played.

  • @paulboden7850
    @paulboden7850 Рік тому +4

    That was very kind and clever of you to bring and share the Kostal.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      It was my pleasure - there is no substitute for personal experience after all!

  • @justinlouismusic
    @justinlouismusic Рік тому +8

    What a great story. Wonderful guitars. The future of lutherie is secure! 😊

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for watching Justin! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @intersanctum
    @intersanctum Рік тому +3

    Your content is a real treat in guitar community. Just as your exquisite playing.

  • @michaelraymond2175
    @michaelraymond2175 Рік тому +5

    What an honor for everyone that was in this celebration, you are the perfect human to have been with all these new builders at this type of event. I'm so happy to see all of the innovations and hard work that these people will bring forward in this trade/art. Thank you very kindly for sharing your day with us all.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Michael - that means a lot to me. And thanks for watching!

  • @kevingreene6893
    @kevingreene6893 Рік тому +1

    Great to see this level of innovation in guitar building. A real environment for ideas sharing and cross contamination, in a positive sense, and positive development with honesty and genuine craft application with hard work. Brilliantly presented, as always, Michael :)

  • @theverseshed
    @theverseshed Рік тому +4

    "no recording took place on that day" which presumably explains why we see so many fascinating guitars without even a hint of a sound sample.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      Yes, that is absolutely quite correct! Sadly there just wasn’t time

  • @thomassicard3733
    @thomassicard3733 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful luthiery!! Thanks for this wonderful video!

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому

      Thank you too!

    • @thomassicard3733
      @thomassicard3733 Рік тому

      @@MichaelWatts I have a plebian (but wonderful) Seagull Mini-Jumbo Acoustic (my beautiful blonde, I do love her and she seems to love me, as well).
      However, I had a Robin Savoy Deluxe semi-hollow body electric - mahogany everything, except for the fretboard (rosewood) and the carved top. The carved top was an incredibly beautiful tortoise shell maple! Still, it is the finest electric guitar I ever played - aesthetically GORGEOUS, meticulously hand-crafted (yeah, it weighed A TON - get your strap, please!) - but perhaps what made it so incredible soundwise were the awesome Rio Grande Texas BBQ humbucker pickups. Just the right amount of 'growl'. Wish I still had it.

  • @ellenrik
    @ellenrik Рік тому +3

    Simply amazing designs and what an exciting time for the future of guitar.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely! Great work especially considering these were only the 2nd or 3rd guitars the students had made

  • @patberning
    @patberning Рік тому +1

    Thanks, Michael, a really enjoyable watch.

  • @IvayloNikolov
    @IvayloNikolov Рік тому +7

    Michael, it must have been an incredible experience :-) So many talented people ... beautiful!

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      It was very interesting, thank you for watching Ivaylo!

  • @scoggers1628
    @scoggers1628 Рік тому +3

    Some fascinating designs on display there. Thanks for sharing, Michael. On a side note, I for one would very much welcome a video in which you break out into an impromptu rave, hahaha!

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Ah, the 90s are calling me back!

  • @edwardpetersen4309
    @edwardpetersen4309 Рік тому +9

    Nice to live in a time on this planet where Guitar Maker is a viable and not unusual career pursuit.

  • @AJLucasLuthier
    @AJLucasLuthier Рік тому +1

    It was great to be there and listen to your thoughts about the guitars as well as your performance Michael. Thanks!

  • @堺誠司-b6z
    @堺誠司-b6z Рік тому +1

    Thank You❗️Fantastic Time❣️🌏from Japan.

  • @RByrne
    @RByrne Рік тому +3

    Some great builds! This was so cool of you to do for these students.
    You mentioned Dermot's as being "almost Irish" inspired. I have a Lowden with a rosette made of 3 copper rings, and my Dad had an old Avalon with a rosette similar to Dermot, a solid copper ring.
    I really liked Joe Verco's build too.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

    • @nickpearsonuk
      @nickpearsonuk Рік тому +2

      Joe’s guitar is really lovely. Elegant and beautifully crafted. It’s really punchy but with enough roundness and complexity to fill out the sound. This was my favourite guitar of the collection - excluding mine of course!

  • @miahconnell23
    @miahconnell23 Рік тому +1

    I am so very glad youTube’s algorithm put this video-and your channel-in front of me 🙏 I look forward to taking a closer look after work. I truly love the slightly wider nut width and slightly more substantial necks I’ve found on Brazilian guitars (violão ). I have a feeling I’ll get to type to or chat with other people who prefer the slightly less common things that I appreciate through here 😊 [You mentioned Baden Powell in this vid, where you picked up a multi-multi- stringed instrument. First “click” and you’ve already name-dropped one of my favourites ! ]

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      Thank you very much for watching Miah! I hope you enjoy what you find here and please do feel free to suggest topics for me to look at should you wish.

  • @alastair6356
    @alastair6356 Рік тому +2

    Some amazing designs , imaginative and innovative. 🤩👍It would be nice to hear some.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      Sadly there wasn’t time to record them but maybe in the future!

  • @BrianOwens-n7v
    @BrianOwens-n7v Рік тому +3

    Michael watts you continue to inspire me to this day! I have followed your channel since day one and you always have the most kind words to say and so humble so ty my friend for all that you do for me and my acoustic guitar journey! In my eyes you are a legend!

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      That’s very kind! Thank you for your support!

  • @BrianTruesby
    @BrianTruesby Рік тому +3

    Loved this one, Michael!

  • @Muzikman127
    @Muzikman127 Рік тому +2

    I bet that 12 string sounded wonderful. I'm an absolute sucker for silk and steel strings on a resonant instrument. That roundholed archtop looks like a really interesting instrument too, I wonder how it sounds!
    Great video, just wish we could have heard some of these guitars!!

    • @Muzikman127
      @Muzikman127 Рік тому +1

      (And of course, the star of the show and the reason I clicked, that bridge-over-soundhole construction, fascinating!)

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому

      It was really nice - great idea to go silk and steel

  • @terryraymond1577
    @terryraymond1577 Рік тому

    This lovely person deserves more attention. Such great playing and eloquent commentary.

  • @ElMcMeen1a
    @ElMcMeen1a Рік тому +2

    Really enjoy your presentations, Michael!

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much El! That means a lot to me coming from you!

    • @ElMcMeen1a
      @ElMcMeen1a Рік тому

      @@MichaelWatts Do you ever get to the US?

  • @Glicksman1
    @Glicksman1 Рік тому +1

    BTW, the D'Aquisto bridge you referred to is called a "wedge bridge", and was designed to improve bridge/top connectivity.

  • @docdoc
    @docdoc Рік тому +1

    If it makes you feel better, i recently attended a guitar makers event and there were two 10 string yepes guitars. No one could play them , not even the concert artists present. It takes quite a bit of getting used to !

  • @sangirardiecavicchi648
    @sangirardiecavicchi648 Рік тому +1

    Excellent episode. As always your videos are interesting! All the best from Italy

  • @terrywright7893
    @terrywright7893 Рік тому +1

    So encouraging that luthiery is attracting such a variety of gifted, creative newcomers. Referencing your comments about performing unamplified, how do you amplify your Jason Kostal signature model: microphone(s) or pickup? Would appreciate some details…thank you, in anticipation, Michael.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому

      I’ll take a look in detail in a future video!

  • @whythesadface
    @whythesadface Рік тому +3

    Your video was great Michael. It did make me sad though. I was accepted into Newark in the 90s but because of my country and lack of money I couldn't continue.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching - I’m really sorry to hear that though - I hope you’ll get the chance at some point

  • @RobinBassett
    @RobinBassett Рік тому +1

    This is a great insight. Hope these folk all see success.
    Must admit I have a soft spot for Italian guitar styles.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for watching Robin! I wish every success to these students!

  • @chrisdrake447
    @chrisdrake447 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for delivering us a ring-side seat to this modern luthiery extravaganza, Michael. If looks led to dropped jaws, one can only imagine what these Instrument actually sounded like... Phew ...

  • @dalgguitars
    @dalgguitars Рік тому +1

    what fun!

  • @JoshuaC923
    @JoshuaC923 Рік тому +1

    I could feel your excitement through the screen, can't imagine what it felt like to be there playing all those amazing instruments. What a treat!

  • @geoffpeck1043
    @geoffpeck1043 Рік тому +1

    Excellent 👏👏

  • @acousticguitarcanada
    @acousticguitarcanada Рік тому +2

    Wonderful...

  • @dennismenezes9423
    @dennismenezes9423 Рік тому +2

    Now I'm curious to listen your Baden Powell's playing , or any other fav brazilian music of yours :)

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      It’s normally better when I’m on a 6 string guitar!

  • @ICE-ig6sz
    @ICE-ig6sz Рік тому +1

    In terms of guitar production, CNC is the biggest trend, best advice for anyone starting to make guitar now is learning solid works and mastercam

  • @corvusmonedulas4895
    @corvusmonedulas4895 3 місяці тому +1

    couldn't find any info on the luthiers I was interested in. some links would be great!

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  3 місяці тому +1

      @@corvusmonedulas4895 well they were all still students at the time I made this film but there will be an update on one of them soon. The rest are mostly on instagram and easy to find

  • @RCROSSH
    @RCROSSH Рік тому +2

    If that's the future of the guitar, I just want the present.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      That was the future too at some point

    • @RCROSSH
      @RCROSSH Рік тому

      @@MichaelWatts of course!

  • @gingerjam2192
    @gingerjam2192 Рік тому +1

    Your Kostal is such a beauty ❤

  • @voornaam3191
    @voornaam3191 Рік тому

    Great to see so many guitars, that are said to sound wonderful. And talking goes on and on and on. Can anybody pinch me? This is a sadistic video.

  • @nathaliecreuset1095
    @nathaliecreuset1095 Рік тому +1

    very interesting video.
    Where can we have an idea of how all those guitars are sounding ?

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Nathalie! I honestly don’t know, I hope the students will manage to get something together

    • @nathaliecreuset1095
      @nathaliecreuset1095 Рік тому

      @@MichaelWatts
      Tx for your reply
      Go on with guitar infos ;)

  • @DovidM
    @DovidM Рік тому +1

    With regard to Chris Snow’s guitar in the thumbnail, what’s the downward force on the bridge, and what will prevent the part of the bridge over the gap from warping?

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      There is laminated Falcate bracing under the bridge. Extraordinary stuff!

  • @kennethbransford820
    @kennethbransford820 Рік тому +1

    === How can we hear how the sounded? Wouldn't this be the peak of curiosity? == Waiting for sound samples of the event. Unless? ===

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому

      There just wasn't time on the day but it may be possible in the future

  • @TheGuitarsquatch
    @TheGuitarsquatch Рік тому +1

    Where can we hear the soundhole bridge guitar?

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      That’s entirely up to Chris - I hope he’ll get some recordings happening

  • @P.B.andJam
    @P.B.andJam Рік тому +5

    The 12 string nylon makes too much sense.
    I fingerpick 12s because its design allows for a lot of accidental composition and melodic discoveries within standard shapes ,
    but always go back to nylon flamenco because properties of nylons are just absolutely perfect for finger play and control.

  • @rinkinkel
    @rinkinkel Рік тому +1

    lpve the sound...

  • @davidharris7431
    @davidharris7431 Рік тому +1

    Innovation on the edge , some different designs there . Here's me building Martin dreadnoughts ..... Peace ✌

  • @jameslanclos568
    @jameslanclos568 Рік тому +1

    The Chris Snow guitar blows me away.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      It’s very cool

    • @jameslanclos568
      @jameslanclos568 Рік тому

      @@MichaelWatts I would have loved to hear a sound sample from that guitar.

  • @kirwee100
    @kirwee100 Рік тому

    Fantastic looking selection- how do we hear them to truly enjoy them?

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching -- I was only there for a day so there wasn't time to film individual demos but it may be possible in the future.

  • @ernstroad
    @ernstroad Рік тому +1

    Did any of them make sounds?

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      Every single one

    • @ernstroad
      @ernstroad Рік тому

      @@MichaelWatts Wow. It would be great to hear one of them, Two, maybe. That way we might judge whether those gizmos are worth it.

  • @jiminnorthdallas1227
    @jiminnorthdallas1227 Рік тому +1

    Would have been so much better to actually hear them.
    Nothing fancy, just a simple SM58 mic 2-3 feet in front, to keep it uniform, so as to compare.
    I’ll subscribe and watch for the next one!

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      I hear what you’re saying Jim - there just wasn’t time to get any filming done that day. But I hope that may change in the future

  • @PS-fg3hp
    @PS-fg3hp Рік тому +1

    Dont know you but UA-cam's algorithm got me here. You sound like a young David Attenborough!

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I’m glad you found my channel!

  • @videosfromallan
    @videosfromallan Рік тому

    Would love to know the IG for Chris Snow if he has one

  • @gorthnahoe
    @gorthnahoe Рік тому +1

    Why can’t we hear them.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      I’m just as disappointed as you are but I’m hoping the students will be able to make some recordings in the future.

  • @soundknight
    @soundknight Рік тому +1

    2 Woods, Andre's tachi

  • @nickiemcnichols5397
    @nickiemcnichols5397 Рік тому +1

    The best sounding guitar I ever heard was built with solid mahogany.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      Gotta love all mahogany

    • @nickiemcnichols5397
      @nickiemcnichols5397 Рік тому

      @@MichaelWatts yes, soon I’ll be getting a solid mahogany bari/tenor ukulele from a luthier.

  • @fractuss
    @fractuss Рік тому +3

    Future? The thumbnail? I doubt it.

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss Рік тому

      Love it though...

    • @gingerjam2192
      @gingerjam2192 Рік тому

      Contradictions collapse

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      There was talent in that room - and that guitar was a well made and good-sounding exploration of engineering and tensions.

  • @duellingscarguevara
    @duellingscarguevara Рік тому +1

    Hand me my lute.

  • @JoshuaC923
    @JoshuaC923 Рік тому +1

    Of course it's Darude sandstorm😂

  • @groove40
    @groove40 Рік тому

    Americans should come to Portugal and learn how they build their “viola de Fado”. It looks like a classic guitar with steel strings. Of course it’s handmade. They are so good you can play classical guitar repertoire with their steel strings (like many did in the past). I am not saying that some of your handmade and old parlor guitars aren’t fine but most of your modern guitars sound harsh…The US is world known for great electric and terrible acoustic guitars…😂

  • @MJWPub
    @MJWPub Рік тому +1

    THE FUTURE OF GUITAR MAKING? No. Where did all the volume go? It never got from the saddle to the guitar body!

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      I wish I was that confident when I was wrong

  • @alexmeleshenko4834
    @alexmeleshenko4834 Рік тому +1

    Digging in? with todays advanced microphones and pickups--it is not necessary to dig in anymore---I had having to force to play louder---you have to lose nuance and dynamics ---anyway thanks for posting this informative video!!!

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +1

      That’s right - but this was totally acoustic with no amplification at all. Still, the guitars sounded great.

  • @pgnandt
    @pgnandt Рік тому +1

    No guitar was heard in this video. Shame.

    • @MichaelWatts
      @MichaelWatts  Рік тому +2

      That’s right, there wasn’t time for a proper recording session. Still - you got to see them.

    • @pgnandt
      @pgnandt Рік тому

      @@MichaelWatts Thanks for the video man.

  • @voornaam3191
    @voornaam3191 Рік тому

    Watts? Zero Watt here.

  • @scottbrower9052
    @scottbrower9052 Рік тому +1

    Love the Chris Snow design.