Building A Guitar Out Of The Woodstock Stage (Episode 1)
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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Master Luthier Chris Alvarado of Driftwood Guitars begins the process of handcrafting an acoustic guitar from the original stage of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival.
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I was there at Woodstock and you should be proud of your fine craftsmanship on a piece of history. Brought tears to my eyes
Lucky you 👍
I was only 7, so a bit young.
Holy shit, this was amazing. Please do the whole build exactly like this. Somehow I loved just watching the work without any commentary.
Although I love Chris's self-deprecating narration or conversations, I agree that this is a superb format as well.
Intensely watchable. Am fascinated to see what he will do with what is effectively plywood planking.
It is so beautiful to see a piece of history unfold in almost real time. "thanks" !
Love the ambience. Really looking forward to the rest of this series.
I was so excited to wake up this morning and see the notification of the first video posted, then after work I go to watch it and it was deleted. So happy to see it back up!
Nice pfp
BEAUTIFUL AND SENSITVE FOOTAGE SELECTED TO GIVE LIFE TO A UNIQUE INSTRUMENT
Can’t wait to see how you incorporate the stage wood into the build
Yeah, he'll use it to make a cap for the truss rod.
Me too. If I understand this correctly, the “Woodstock wood” pieces are those roughly 5” wide strips of plywood. I can’t imagine how he’s going to incorporate that into this build. Maybe laminate it together to make the neck? Or run it thru a bandsaw and planer or thickness sander to get them down to single plys?
“Wooden stage scrap” you mean?
I’ve built some instruments. If I had to guess, I’d say he will probably use the wood in the neck.
@@thorny3218 me too, but it looks like construction grade plywood. I guess a laminated neck would make sense.
Can't wait to see how this turns out.
They couldn't have picked a better craftsmen for this project. Can't wait to see what you build. Thanks for sharing 👍 the build.
What a beautiful film, capturing a beautiful process. Cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to the all of the subsequent episodes. Thanks guys!
Sooooo beautiful to watch! I could spend days sitting here and enjoy your Peace while you‘re building these Guitar
Beautiful footage, chris is an amazing craftsman. He is the perfect person to craft such an amazing and inspiring instrument.
I heard you say that people aren't watching these videos, but I think they're awesome! I actually really like this format, not to say that I dislike your usual videos, they're great too, but this is just relaxing and informative!
I enjoy your videos and learn a lot from you. This video was outstanding. Great storytelling
That wood.. I’m speechless. You are so lucky..just to hold it.. just wow 😨
G'day and greetings from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 there's is nothing more entrancing than watching a true craftsman applying his trade. Very interesting to watch and tapping the wood to get some idea of the tone I am only guessing, it will be really worth watching to see how the Woodstock boards will finish up. Thank you for showing how you make them, regards John
Its great so see how real craftsman ship is a matter of patience and precise and smooth, relaxed working on all the parts. I very much admire that!
This is your best video yet, no talking at all straight up to working.. this is it... Man
Just fantastic. I was a bit surprised at first that there was no sound at all. Then I realised I had my speakers muted 😀 For this particular style of video I think that the quiet music and background noise are an excellent match and the decision to avoid commentary is an excellent one. Thanks
Great video. To be able to build and play is a blessing. Its fascinating how guitars are put together why would anyone give this a thumbs down?
Everything fine, but he don't used a single piece of The Woodstock Stage yet, despite of the title. I feel a bit misleaded, but correct me if I am wrong.
tibor bogi one of them people huh? Ever heard of patience? That’s why you’re not a master craftsman. Stfu and watch. Learn a thing or two.
@@thorny3218 Nice reply ;-) Now I know what is Stfu. Thank you.
Master crafstman doesn't quite cover it, you are definitely somewhere above that, not sure what the title would be, but the guitars I have watched you build and beyond awesome, love your vids, and your humble attitude a truely great artist and craftsman.
so peaceful
Beautifully shot video, loved watching it, very peaceful vibe without any dialogue
This is a great way to do this, I love the wood for the sides. Very nice!
So beautifully produced and photographed!
Hate to sound like a geek but, what a gift wood is.
Loved it really well filmed and great just to see you work without any commentary.
Bang on can’t wait to see the rest top job fella👍
Can't wait for the rest of the series!
Did I miss something? Looks like you unpacked the stage pieces of plywood then picked the guitar top pieces from wood stocked at your shop. What parts of the guitar are being made from the stage wood?
The entire neck and inlays will be made of it. You can’t make an entire guitar from 50 year old plywood if you want it to sound good too! Stick around, it’ll be used in future vids.
@@DriftwoodGuitars I think you could but it would take a lot of processing. The plywood you have is not like modern stuff. The plus are very thick, and could have been taken down somewhat. There are ways it could have been used for the body with some imagination. I get the top would be better from a quality piece of wood. An electric guitar could easily be made from the materials though.
@@stephengent9974 Plywood has terrible resonance. Even as an electric, it's not a good body material unless you're intentionally trying to design a guitar with really fast decay/ low sustain.
Nice close up shots of the gaps closing up, and stuff like that.. the abalone rosette. Nice, fellow Floridian!
This was exactly what I needed today, Thank you.
Absotively badassery. Well shot too. A plus
Genius - true craftsman. A joy to watch!
complete genius
I'm hooked... really like and appreciate videos of great craftsmen; and seeing how the sausage is made...
And a shout out to the videographer great work.
this was so soothing to my soul, the sound of you working and the music in the background.. PERFECT!
Outstanding.
God bless Woodstock best years of my life
My younger brother has a handmade John Lowden and he was the same perfection
That's just Art
I had seen the upload last night before bed and I was disappointed it was pulled down. This is a good way to start my day.
Cool project. Will be interesting to see if you can work the Woodstock wood into any parts of the guitar other than the neck.
Maybe an inlay like in some other recent builds?
Brilliant video
Great adventure. Cool music. Thanks Chris 🎶🎶🎶
Groove Chris ✌
This is so relaxing. Quality all around.
i like how on the blue tape it’s written as
“peace of stage”
instead of
“piece of stage”
Mi abuela hubiera dicho: " Sabe a poco...", quiero mas!. Y muchas gracias!
Yeps you did it again…. Now i have to watch all of them ;)
Wow what a great channel
Good start to the series. Excited for the rest!
I was there!!
Very nice, can’t wait to see the rest of this build!
Chris…looks like another great video series to look forward to. BTW, is that Bubinga you’re using for the back & sides?
Joel
Yes it is.
Wish I was there💖✌🏾✌🏾💖👈🏾
I love your videos. Very interesting and on the other side relaxing after a day full of work. My favorite channel these days. Thanks a lot!
Great start and love the pace and mood
This is remarkable.
A very well done video! Thanks again Chris!
It would be interesting to hear a ply guitar you made; how good could a top luthier make a guitar from basic materials?
More please
It's really interesting to watch the building techniques and all the marvelous tools, but I can't really envision where the stage plywood is going to go. I wouldn't want plywood in my guitar if I could afford not to have it there. I think there's a display case somewhere that will be happy.
Loved this. So enjoyable.
I've subscribed. That was an awesome clip
You keep this up and you gonna be famous! I'm sharing your channel with everyone I know. Great content as always. This was so chill and satisfying.
Really good stuff! Thanks for sharing.
Very well done, Chris. Too bad there wasn't ant exotic woods from the stage to make the body from, though.
Awesome work! Can’t wait to see more.
Camerawork is getting really good!
Nice!
Sempre superbo lavoro 👏
How bout for your next the first 3D printed guitar?
Glad to see it's back up! Lost my comment but what the heck...once again beautiful job.
Looks like they were compelled to add the disclaimer at the beginning of the video.
Yes and change the logo.
As good as it gets... Ever.
I love this but just wanna know why you made an acoustic for a Woodstock inspired guitar 🎸? When I think of Woodstock I think of the original sounds of rock and roll and soul vibes with mad amplification... love it though thank you for this
Nearly, if not all of the first day's acts played acoustic guitars. Woodstock was as much a new wave folk festival, with many singer songwriters performing protest songs, as it was a rock festival.
Wow!!!
What's the wood for the back and sides Chris? Those crazy swirls like meandering rivers are awesome.
For some reason I always blow when we see dust or swarf. And we do it at the same time 😂😂
Chris, I'm late the game here (looks like 6 mo. late), but what are you putting in the rosette routing? And why? Doing my first (soon) and haven't seen or read anything like this. Thanks, great instructional videos.
How do we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that this wood is authentic?
My thoughts exactly
If the top is Adirondack spruce and the b/s are bubinga, is it just the neck that will be made from the stage plywood??
Enjoy Excllent prifect good jobs thanks so much 💗🗼⚓
Il take any offcuts 🙋🏼♂️🤣
i live 10 minutes away from bethel ny where this took place
I would like to knw why u chose the stage wood to make the neck instead of the top n back? This series looks like an award movie.. Nice acting Chris. 😄
Because plywood is basically the worst thing you could use for a top or back. It wouldn't be able to handle the load of the strings for the top, and wouldn't bend properly for the sides.
@@DriftwoodGuitars thx for the info dude.
You make very cool looking an amazing sounding guitars. Was curious though chris. When can we see a review/ some kind of jazz session guitar video? Because that looks dope! Is that like a super 400? Really curious about it. Keep up the great work!
Man I’d love to do that! I gotta build one though to make it happen. I’ve only built one and I don’t own it.
I just like to help so if no one else wants it I'll take it
I knew it, the beard has got longer.
Great craftsmanship, nicely filmed... but Where's Matt?
Chris, why do so many use white glue instead of brown nowadays?
I want episode two now!!! That was such a tease. That’s not right. Was that Koa back and sides?
Thanks! It’s Bubinga
That is awesome looking. I’m a carpenter so I have a twofold love for acoustic guitars. I think luthiery… if that’s the right word, lol, is the pinnacle of our craft. I’m working on a shop that will allow me to dive into it. Videos like yours are a blessing. I don’t have to guess if I have what I need to really get started. Thanks for taking us on your journey.
Obviously, this guitar is not "made from that wood" of the Woodstock stage, as stated in the titles at the 1:00 mark. It would be more accurate to say that a minor portion of this guitar will include some of that wood. There is no hint in this first video as to how this wood will be used.
The entire neck will be made of it. Relax bro.
The urine bit was my favourite.
No actual Woodstock stage wood was harmed in the production of this video !!! I call bullshit - and I was there.
Well duh, I don’t use the Woodstock stage wood until I make the neck. So you’re correct. As for calling bullshit, you’re incorrect.
What i really dont get is why they are making an acoustic when plywood is just not conducive to an acoustic at all.
Plywood is not resonant and is not a tonewood. That’s what makes an acoustic guitar so unsuited to it.
The most you could do is use it for inlays and the neck but people wont really be able to see it much and that sort of defeats the point. You would say “hey my guitar is built from the woodstock stage. Its on the neck so you can’t see it but trust me it’s there!”
Just seems likely it’s the wrong way to go about this. It should be an electric. That way, you can have most of the body built with it and actually show off the real wood and have it face the audience to enjoy. And a lot of the iconic performances were with electric guitars like with Jimi.
Max respect to you for doing this though! I just don’t get why it’s not an electric. This wood lends itself to that far more.
What are those rosette inlays made of? Will any wood from the stage be used in inlays?
What are you listening for when you tap the wood
The responsiveness of the wood and how well it maintains the ringing sound.
Why isn't this on Netflix?
No Flying V template?
Another commenter had a great kernel of an idea. I don’t have a clue how much of this plywood is around any more but the stage was huge. Any way if Mr Gold would be willing to donate enough to build an electric guitar completely from the stage wood and Chris was willing to build it donating his time and materials that guitar could be auctioned off and the proceeds could be donated to a really good charity maybe like the Special Operations Warrior Fund. Cash donations could be given to the build to offset any of Chris’s personal expenses and overages put in the main fund. Just thinking out loud. All the nay sayers and critics may begin to tell me how that will never work and what a stupid idea it is now.