Justin Johnson Plays the Diddley Bow

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  • @MichaelThompson-rv9ox
    @MichaelThompson-rv9ox 4 місяці тому +6

    Rare talent. Skateboards, shovels, boxes, he can even play a guitar! And always kills it.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  4 місяці тому

      Hi Michael,There's a reason he's called the Wizard and that's it. Told me once, get me a box with a string and I'll get some music from it. Cheers Steve

  • @briantaylor340
    @briantaylor340 7 років тому +23

    Justin is one of the most prolific blues guitarists to come along in a long long time. I could listen to him jam for hours and try to steal as many of his licks as I can. He's amazing!

  • @biagiodiruocco
    @biagiodiruocco 2 роки тому +5

    Music is into musician's mind and hands. Thank you for your lesson.

  • @caratcranker5874
    @caratcranker5874 7 років тому +53

    Excellent Aussie , Yankee Interaction. Justin, you are a shining light in original blood.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому +10

      I'll pass it on the Justin. Thanks for the feedback. He has a new album out "If Walls Could Talk" It is on repeat in my workshop most of the time. check it out here www.justinjohnsonlive.com/music.html Cheers Steve

  • @bkmeahan
    @bkmeahan 5 місяців тому +2

    Diddley Bow, Cigar Box, Even a shovel with strings and JJ can make it sound amazing.

  • @gtbwi
    @gtbwi 7 років тому +6

    like I said before I just discovered Justin... and I'm so grateful that he's doing what he's doing it's just freaking awesome

  • @robinr6919
    @robinr6919 3 роки тому +2

    That’s awesome. Keep doing you and preserve this beautiful instrument.

  • @rossmcgarry8055
    @rossmcgarry8055 7 років тому +2

    I'm from Brisbane (The Gap) and this guy is just amazing. Great stuff.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      Well that almost makes us neighbours. I have to agree he certainly is. Justin just sent me a copy of his new album. "Drivin' It Down" which as with he last Album "If Walls Could Talk". Was recorded in Johnny Cash's Recording studio with Johnny Carter Cash operating the recording equipment. Cool Stuff. Cheers Steve

  • @68froggirl
    @68froggirl 7 років тому +3

    I am beyond impressed with this young man! AMAZING artist.

  • @bloodgout
    @bloodgout 11 місяців тому +1

    Justin Johnson is an incredible musician

  • @martinulstein9087
    @martinulstein9087 8 років тому +3

    Wow. What a cool instrument. Thank you for sharing. Really nice.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  8 років тому

      +Martin Ulstein Thanks, It was a fun shoot. Justin's a really great fella. Cheers Steve

  • @Zedoutdoors
    @Zedoutdoors 7 років тому +5

    Brilliant, absolutely loved this. Many thanks for sharing ~Peace~

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому +1

      If you think he is brilliant here you should check out his new album " If Wall Could Talk" here. www.justinjohnsonlive.com/music.html NOW that is brilliant. Cheers Steve

  • @douglaskirbyl4684
    @douglaskirbyl4684 6 років тому +2

    Justin is an excellent musician.

  • @miropribanic5581
    @miropribanic5581 6 років тому +2

    the real, genuine, true guitarist....btw I also like those models in the back leaning against the wall.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  6 років тому +1

      I was delight to have him on the show and the guitars leaning up against the wall were build by a friend of mine as well. Thanks for your comment . Cheers Steve

  • @4rnorthwest
    @4rnorthwest 7 років тому +2

    Fantastic! I've been listening to Justin the last couple days and he definitely has THAT sound and I love it! Cant wait to finish my Custom made box and make it into a CBG!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      Way to go. Hope you enjoy playing it a much and you enjoyed making it. If you ever see Justin live I'm sure he would be happy to crank out a tune on it for you. Cheers Steve

  • @donbranson2931
    @donbranson2931 6 років тому +68

    Sometimes it's amazing what gets downvoted. I'm sure there's someone who would downvote immortality and free beer.

    • @jmedin
      @jmedin 4 роки тому

      Damm LMAO!

    • @mchagnon7
      @mchagnon7 4 роки тому

      If your reason for disliking the video is too stupid to be put in the comments, you better believe that's a downvote.

    • @WhoGitDaBiscuit
      @WhoGitDaBiscuit 3 роки тому

      Lmao!

    • @portaadonai
      @portaadonai 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe they had too much free beer and misclicked trying to like the video

    • @karkitty202
      @karkitty202 3 роки тому

      Hell yeah bud

  • @rraztthole820
    @rraztthole820 6 років тому +1

    I've been watching his videos, and he is bad ass

  • @mchagnon7
    @mchagnon7 4 роки тому +2

    Looks easy enough to learn! Nice woodworking also.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  4 роки тому +1

      Marcel, I'm with you. One string how hard could it be???? He makes it look easy. Great fun to noodle though. Cheers Steve

  • @butch5643
    @butch5643 6 років тому +3

    Just found this guy my God he is good

  • @ezrid3r13
    @ezrid3r13 7 років тому +1

    Very cool video, keep it up guys.

  • @dare2win215
    @dare2win215 3 місяці тому

    Nice post. Grief, he is long! i made one of these about 17 years ago (gee, time flies), when i was researching early Black American musical genres & the banjo. Fun to play & easy to make. I've had a few concepts I've been rehearsing. i might have to give it a crack or find a luthier.

  • @carolinefarrell9259
    @carolinefarrell9259 3 роки тому

    Super Cool! Thanks for sharing.

  • @georgiapatriot13097
    @georgiapatriot13097 6 років тому

    Sounds Amazing!

  • @MrHarleyoldfart
    @MrHarleyoldfart 7 років тому +8

    I'm jealous of his hair and his talent!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому +8

      Both can be grown. But it will be you not anyone else. Practice and stay away from Barber Shop. lol Cheers Steve

    • @fezzes428
      @fezzes428 3 роки тому

      @@Woodworkingmasterclass this has to be the best reply I've seen on youtube. Absolutely brilliant!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  3 роки тому

      @@fezzes428 One has to look on the Bright side, it helps. lol. Cheers Steve

    • @staho9796
      @staho9796 Рік тому

      No problem, stop going to the hairdresser, Start working hard on your guitar.

    • @MrHarleyoldfart
      @MrHarleyoldfart Рік тому

      . @@Woodworkingmasterclass If only it were that simple.

  • @mattbod
    @mattbod 2 роки тому +1

    I want one of these!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  2 роки тому

      Hi Matt, Easy enough to make get a stick, and old box piece of wire and a couple of screws. Cheers Steve

  • @stanschnier206
    @stanschnier206 7 років тому

    Great stuff!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      He's good. Just released a new album here's one of the tracks that's a favorite of mine. Cheers Steve ua-cam.com/video/uQ87qMKWuPQ/v-deo.html

  • @Masterbateoo7
    @Masterbateoo7 6 років тому

    Kool , grandfather was from NYNGAN NSW , WELL DRILLER 1800 .

  • @AndyMuellerez2b
    @AndyMuellerez2b 7 років тому

    Loved this! Inspiring! :)

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      He has a new album out called "If Walls could Talk" It really is fantastic. Get a sample here www.rootsmusicschool.com/if-walls-could-talk.html Cheers Steve

  • @sn00pyize
    @sn00pyize 8 років тому

    awesome, I want one

  • @imortaldeadead
    @imortaldeadead 5 років тому

    There’s a gem I missed 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ajciccar3
    @ajciccar3 8 років тому

    this so cool... love it

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  8 років тому

      +ajciccar3 So simple, yet so effective. Thanks for the comment. Cheers Steve

  • @rossgraveley
    @rossgraveley 4 роки тому

    That was pretty sweet playing

  • @mattb5207
    @mattb5207 6 років тому

    Justin Johnson is amazing.

  • @andrewlockwood493
    @andrewlockwood493 7 років тому +7

    One more reason I love Aussies!!!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому +5

      You mean there's more......Cheers Steve

    • @challism
      @challism 5 років тому

      Instrument actually comes from America. But both start with an A, so close! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diddley_bow

  • @MrGrxxx123
    @MrGrxxx123 7 років тому

    J.J. is a musical phenon!

    • @MrGrxxx123
      @MrGrxxx123 7 років тому

      him and H111 should get together.

    • @MrGrxxx123
      @MrGrxxx123 7 років тому

      JJ & Samantha Fish... would be incredib;le

  • @joerivera6334
    @joerivera6334 7 років тому +1

    I wouldn't have guessed you could pack soul into one string, but there ya go. Well done!

  • @artistwintersong7343
    @artistwintersong7343 8 років тому

    wonderful

  • @RobMacKendrick
    @RobMacKendrick 7 років тому +2

    That's amazing. Very high-tech sound from a very primitive instrument.

  • @danievdw
    @danievdw 6 років тому

    Some sweet sounds resonating from that can

  • @nicelady2064
    @nicelady2064 6 років тому +1

    I think I love him💗💗💗

  • @brandonwhite6050
    @brandonwhite6050 7 років тому +3

    Tennessee from the Country Bears plays one of these

  • @crazyb1095
    @crazyb1095 6 років тому

    His music is lit🔥

  • @danielsmith-ze3wy
    @danielsmith-ze3wy 6 місяців тому

    Impressive 🤘

  • @davidgaleski5303
    @davidgaleski5303 4 роки тому

    HE GOT ME TO MAKE ONE THANK YOU

  • @titvitequelcriss
    @titvitequelcriss 6 років тому +5

    love his SLASH hat

  • @joypaul995
    @joypaul995 4 роки тому

    Jj how do you do this? You are a musical genius 🎸🙌🌹

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  4 роки тому +1

      Absolutely Joy, he must have music pumping through his veins 24/7. Cheers Steve

  • @tednugent5058
    @tednugent5058 8 місяців тому

    Good Ol' Aussie Ingenuity 🇭🇲

  • @deannaturnbaugh9549
    @deannaturnbaugh9549 5 років тому +1

    I like it alot

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston5406 8 років тому

    Very good!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  8 років тому

      Justin's just finishing off a new Album called "If Wall Could Talk" Really nice guy to be around. Cheers Steve

  • @phillipnewton8910
    @phillipnewton8910 7 років тому

    Come to St. Petersburg, Florida!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      I've passed your request on to Justin, we'll see. Cheers Steve

    • @k.w.j6604
      @k.w.j6604 7 років тому

      Come to St. Petersburg, Russia)

    • @gomogo2000
      @gomogo2000 7 років тому

      Phillip Newton I saw Justin at Columbia restaurant in Sarasota today, so he did come to the area! Did you get to go see him?

  • @HigherWaysWoman
    @HigherWaysWoman 6 років тому

    incredible.....!!

  • @henrygibson1530
    @henrygibson1530 3 роки тому

    Justin can play anything .

  • @bigbearphil
    @bigbearphil 8 років тому

    Am gonna be opening a shop unit within the next month in Liverpool UK making and selling cbg's and other various instruments..will be watching for few ideas.

  • @nokmuay1970
    @nokmuay1970 7 років тому +1

    omg I want one LOL I cant play guitar, but i still wanna give that a go

  • @Fabio-hh6hg
    @Fabio-hh6hg 7 років тому

    Fantastico

  • @kevinbladada1791
    @kevinbladada1791 7 років тому

    Now this I can make. Thnx

  • @snoopytheace4487
    @snoopytheace4487 6 років тому

    What are the dimensions of the box you used?

  • @B33Ys
    @B33Ys 8 років тому +5

    holy shit this is so cool i gotta make one

  • @bigbearphil
    @bigbearphil 8 років тому

    Thanks Steve..

  • @bluesharp59
    @bluesharp59 6 років тому

    Nice Video, Thumbs Up Liked !

  • @cjbcjbcjbcjbcjb6083
    @cjbcjbcjbcjbcjb6083 8 років тому +1

    Making one soon!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  8 років тому

      Great to hear, hope you enjoying playing it. Thanks for the comments. Cheers Steve

    • @cjbcjbcjbcjbcjb6083
      @cjbcjbcjbcjbcjb6083 8 років тому

      +Woodworking Masterclass thanks!

    • @cjbcjbcjbcjbcjb6083
      @cjbcjbcjbcjbcjb6083 8 років тому

      +Woodworking Masterclass by the way, how long was the stick and what where the dimensions of the box?

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  8 років тому +1

      I have no idea. That's the beauty of the Diddle Bow. There are no set dimensions. Not even for the string, but they do last longer if you use a heavier gauge. For the length of stick pick one between 23" and 32". The longer it is the deeper the sound. Cheers Steve

    • @cjbcjbcjbcjbcjb6083
      @cjbcjbcjbcjbcjb6083 8 років тому

      +Woodworking Masterclass ok, I'm gonna make it tonight!

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris5771 5 років тому +1

    I’m sure there’s already a blues album called "Smoke and Mirrors", I can’t help but think it has something to do with the great late SRV. He is right about the homemade instruments, the base line was often a tea chest with a pole and a piece of string. A very talented young man keeping a great tradition alive.

  • @davidgaleski5303
    @davidgaleski5303 4 роки тому

    YOU SHOW HIM I LIKE IT

  • @itsthecodygoodnight
    @itsthecodygoodnight 7 років тому +50

    Blues djent stick

  • @sjerkins
    @sjerkins 6 років тому

    That reminds me of the cigar box fiddle my Grandfather made me when I was a kid.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  6 років тому

      Yes they seem to have had a resurgence. Hope it eveoked some wonderful childhood memories. Cheers Steve

  • @damianojeda7017
    @damianojeda7017 7 років тому

    awesome dude

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      That he is. Cheers Steve

    • @damianojeda7017
      @damianojeda7017 7 років тому +1

      the bow is what's awesome

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      We thanks for that. The pieces were in my rubbish bin the night before and I must admit I was blown away when he got a tune out of it. Cheers Steve

    • @damianojeda7017
      @damianojeda7017 7 років тому

      bice. I'm working on a 13' redwood bar slab as I write this. Cheers mate.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      Bet the smell of the timber is wonderful. Lucky Lad. Cheers Steve

  • @brooklynrocks2396
    @brooklynrocks2396 4 роки тому

    Impressive.

  • @icespeckledhens
    @icespeckledhens 6 років тому +1

    Sounds good, just goes to show how you make music out of the simplest of equipment. No doubt where a lot of American blues came from.
    thanks

  • @ms2k7Gaming
    @ms2k7Gaming 6 років тому

    Is that a real background ?

  • @triplesevensix291
    @triplesevensix291 7 років тому

    Love the accent mate. Nice one yer little ripper! ;)

  • @kevinhenderson8141
    @kevinhenderson8141 7 років тому

    wow!

  • @sturmbok
    @sturmbok 7 років тому +1

    Sweet. 1 string and this kid can make music...

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      He certainly can and as I mentioned below he has a new album just released. " If Walls Could Talk" It's available from his website www.rootsmusicschool.com/store.html Cheers Steve

  • @antonygilbey7987
    @antonygilbey7987 7 років тому

    class

  • @PaulTheSkeptic
    @PaulTheSkeptic 9 років тому

    I love Justin Johnson. If you like this you might also like Seasick Steve. He does a lot of cigar box stuff too.

  • @bigwaltjunior119
    @bigwaltjunior119 3 роки тому

    He speaks!

  • @heyhocodyo1997
    @heyhocodyo1997 7 років тому

    where can you buy this hat?

  • @Anguilla2001
    @Anguilla2001 7 років тому +4

    Amazing talent. I never heard of a single string guitar so I tried to follow his lead playing a single key piano. It did not work out so well.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому +1

      Funny about that, I wonder why? lol,. Cheers Steve

    • @IsaacKuo
      @IsaacKuo 2 роки тому

      A single key piano could work wonders if you stop its string with a slide. Or even a fingernail.

  • @snoopytheace4487
    @snoopytheace4487 6 років тому

    What kind of wood and string did you use to build it?

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  6 років тому +1

      Just a piece I had lying around the shed and the string was a piece of thick-ish wire. Any timber will do and any guitar string will do or wire. Cheers Steve

    • @snoopytheace4487
      @snoopytheace4487 6 років тому

      Woodworking Masterclass ok thank you. I planned on building them for family who plays them.

  • @kennyb6591
    @kennyb6591 5 років тому

    Nice hat.

  • @GestapoPussyRanch
    @GestapoPussyRanch 8 років тому

    Pretty sweet.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  8 років тому

      +Gestapo Pussyranch He's a great guy as well. Just bringing out a new album. Cheers Steve

  • @jeffbarnaby2626
    @jeffbarnaby2626 7 років тому

    Do you know the name of this song is he playing?

  • @monicaweissinger2643
    @monicaweissinger2643 6 місяців тому

    It's whistling!

  • @kingtyson333
    @kingtyson333 7 років тому

    That was killer

  • @blueonblackpowerstroke513
    @blueonblackpowerstroke513 6 років тому +1

    Anybody else want a hat like that?

  • @mariedurand6935
    @mariedurand6935 4 роки тому

    Justin vous lui donnez 2 morceaux de bois il en fait un bijou 👍👍👍😃😎🎸🗼

  • @gregdolecki8530
    @gregdolecki8530 3 місяці тому

    Justin could make music with a spoon and dental floss.

  • @joynthis
    @joynthis 7 років тому +1

    Oh. I've been tuning my stick wrong.

  • @user-ob4yz7qp9y
    @user-ob4yz7qp9y 6 років тому

    Фантастика!!!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  6 років тому

      Спасибо. Cheers Steve

    • @user-ob4yz7qp9y
      @user-ob4yz7qp9y 6 років тому

      Вам спасибо. Я очень уважаю людей,которые делают хорошую работу своими руками. Мира Вам и счастья,Steve.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  6 років тому

      Благодарю вас, и вы можете иметь мир в своей жизни и долгий и счастливый Steve

  • @767dag
    @767dag 6 років тому

    Cool shit

  • @Hheretic14
    @Hheretic14 7 років тому +1

    Love from Russia.

  • @LordQueezle
    @LordQueezle 7 років тому

    Do you have a pattern I could follow to make a Diddley Bow like this one here? I sorta have a fantasy about playing slide guitar. But I don't really want to put in all the time and money in. I think this would be a fun instrument to just mess around with.

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      No Sorry. Cheers Steve

    • @LordQueezle
      @LordQueezle 7 років тому

      Thank's all the same. I'll look around and see if I can find something on the inter-webs. :)

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      No design needed really, as all it is is a box. From memory it was a 30" neck. Here's an even rougher one made by Seasick Steve. ua-cam.com/video/JPOMYHKWGTE/v-deo.html Cheers Steve

    • @LordQueezle
      @LordQueezle 7 років тому

      I went and did some searching and I have decided to go for the three stringed cigar box guitar. There are a few tutorials out there and it does look really simple. One more question. I don't intend to put an electric amplifier on my guitar, but most of the ones I have seen have them. Can I get away with just keeping it acoustic?

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  7 років тому

      The first couple I made was acoustic. They worked fine. The other way is to put in a piezo pickup they cost around $1.00. Cheers Steve

  • @grimr.2239
    @grimr.2239 5 років тому +1

    That guy playing is very talented, but he looks like Slash and Michael cera had a kid and I can’t get that comparison out of my head now. 😂

  • @Deac0n_Blues
    @Deac0n_Blues 5 років тому

    I bet this guy could make a shovel sound good

  • @ivanlongoni1149
    @ivanlongoni1149 4 роки тому

    Diddley bow rule!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  4 роки тому

      Hi Ivan, thanks for the comment and I agree and very easy to tune as well! Cheers Steve

  • @misterroberts4240
    @misterroberts4240 4 роки тому

    you can also do like one string brushy, just put one string on your guitar and go from there, with frets included

  • @johnsabey474
    @johnsabey474 6 років тому

    Could someone out there help me find tutorials for the 4 string CIG. Seems like everything is for the 3 string. Help!

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  6 років тому

      Justin has several tutorials on 4 strings. Check out this one.
      ua-cam.com/video/Iyns3bs561A/v-deo.html Cheers Steve

  • @johnfarill1923
    @johnfarill1923 7 років тому

    Slash: Bow to the Master!

  • @karkitty202
    @karkitty202 3 роки тому

    Man I don't know if it's the lighting or perspective or what but why's the lantern and amp look added on in post?

    • @Woodworkingmasterclass
      @Woodworkingmasterclass  3 роки тому

      Maybe because they were all green screened. Good pick-up. But it takes nothing away from Justin's music. Cheers Steve

    • @karkitty202
      @karkitty202 3 роки тому

      @@Woodworkingmasterclass not at all, he sounds awesome

  • @juandgiron5422
    @juandgiron5422 7 років тому

    what string is preferred for a diddley bow?

    • @BlueCollarFishing
      @BlueCollarFishing 7 років тому

      Christopher Jackson in the American south it is traditionally the wire from a screen door or bailing wire. the wire at the bottom of a store bought straw broom was sought after as well lol. but just buy a pack of guitar strings see which you prefer the tone of.

    • @chrisgoodrich46
      @chrisgoodrich46 7 років тому

      Juan D Giron I would guess the thicker the better, at least for this

    • @BartSimpson-jd2vs
      @BartSimpson-jd2vs 6 років тому

      Juan D Giron , horse hair

    • @J.Lao.91882
      @J.Lao.91882 6 років тому

      I debraided and used brake line from an old bike. Made a 1 and 3 stringer. And a size 17 craftsmen socket for MY slider. Worked great, but Idk how to play a GET-TAR for nothin...

  • @margili3542
    @margili3542 6 років тому

    I made one but I had to use a tin can for the resonator and a bottle neck for a slide.