Guitar Like You've Never Heard • Unconventional Blues, Rock, Fingerstyle, & Slide Guitar

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
  • While I love traditional Blues, fingerstyle, and slide guitar styles, reaching for new untapped tones, techniques, & styles is always where the magic happens.. Here are some of the more unconventional solo guitar, Blues, and Rock guitar styles I've tapped into over the years.
    • Most of these songs are featured on my "Bootleg Series" albums, available at: www.justinjohnsonstore.com
    00:00 - 9-String Guitar with Rattlesnake Tail Percussion
    04:25 - "Crankin' It Up" on the 3-String Shovel Guitar
    07:48 - "Shot Glass Slidin'"
    12:39 - "Romp in the Swamp" Swamp Blues on the Resonator Guitar
    15:39 - Skateboard Lap Steel
    18:10 - "Ghost of the Mountain" Dark Blues
    23:47 - "Healing Blues"
    33:23 - "Spanish Moss" Dark Blues on the Fender Lap Steel
    40:33 - "New Orleans Heavy Swamp" on the Fretless 6-String Guitar
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 939

  • @bravonorthyt
    @bravonorthyt Рік тому +63

    Justin, you’re not a guitarist, you’re an artist of the highest order. Freaking incredible

  • @JOHNSMITH-do4nz
    @JOHNSMITH-do4nz 2 роки тому +312

    If the Hall of Fame wasn't such a joke, I'd say you deserve it, but really you are more than that. You definitely are one amazing guitarist. What soul!

    • @brandirobinson8430
      @brandirobinson8430 2 роки тому +15

      Indeed!

    • @keithfarrington8179
      @keithfarrington8179 2 роки тому +11

      agreed. X 10

    • @OriginalKingRichTv
      @OriginalKingRichTv 2 роки тому +3

      How is the blues hall of Fame a joke? It's the rock n roll hall of Fame with all of the genres that blues music created over the years. And yes even hip hop. Iron maiden deserves the hall of Fame as well

    • @leerothman7570
      @leerothman7570 2 роки тому +17

      50 years of playing guitar and I'd have to agree. Justin you are one unreal guitarist.

    • @Bulldog_DK
      @Bulldog_DK 2 роки тому

      haha :D

  • @chuckcostello5167
    @chuckcostello5167 Рік тому +51

    I've been playing blues the better part of 30 years but I've always been jealous of the players who can do the bass line/rhythm finger picking style like this. And that 9 string guitar in the first song is BAD ASS. Rattlesnake rattle for effect is cash money. Nice work. Thanks for sharing your talent.

  • @marcob9076
    @marcob9076 2 роки тому +93

    I am convinced that many guitarists who are among the world's greatest in history would bow to your art. Just amazing what you can do there

    • @patrickshannon4516
      @patrickshannon4516 Рік тому +3

      Yes you are right they sure would bow to Justin.

    • @ricknelson5493
      @ricknelson5493 11 місяців тому +3

      think even deeper... how many absolutely phenomenal guitarist out there are as good, if not better than (enter famous person) but chose to just play mostly for fun at some local bar/venue and would rather be a family man, ALOT and I DIG . knowing that.

    • @patrickshannon4516
      @patrickshannon4516 11 місяців тому +3

      @@ricknelson5493 nobody is better than Justin Johnson and it will never happen because it's impossible for someone to be as good as he is

    • @robertmw1475
      @robertmw1475 8 місяців тому

      You can not compare, or compete with it. He is his own entity. It's a joke to even thinks there's a probability.

    • @marcob9076
      @marcob9076 8 місяців тому

      @@robertmw1475 You can think whatever you want. I think and feel what I want. Very simple 🤷

  • @neoquest2012
    @neoquest2012 Рік тому +55

    Some people love The Blues,
    Some people just feel The Blues,
    Some people play The Blues,
    And some people are connected directly to the source.
    We are witnessing History,
    Some people see that.
    Thank you Justin 👊

    • @mikaldene7146
      @mikaldene7146 Рік тому +2

      From Robert to Justin I'd say the Johnson's know their guitar....

    • @daslous89
      @daslous89 Рік тому +2

      Well said

    • @kauaitulum28
      @kauaitulum28 Рік тому +1

      ! ! !

    • @carlhanson7312
      @carlhanson7312 9 місяців тому

      👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

  • @markuhler2664
    @markuhler2664 Рік тому +12

    Even my oldest, whose choice in music I question, listened to this with me!
    Man, that was fantastic.

  • @stevec-b6214
    @stevec-b6214 2 роки тому +22

    i can conjure up amazing riffs in my head, but JJ can obviously just play whatever he is thinking, or even just feeling? what a talent

  • @davidseto6508
    @davidseto6508 Рік тому +19

    Just goes to say, there are a lot of great “unknown” guitar/musicians out there that are not yet heard of. I’m glad I stumbled across Justin Johnson’s UA-cam video.

  • @nancywharram7588
    @nancywharram7588 Рік тому +7

    An electric shovel? He's fantastic! An electric skateboard?!? He's wonderful 🤗

  • @Tomnotbo
    @Tomnotbo 2 роки тому +39

    If anyone in music gives us more than Justin, I cant think of who it might be. He shares his music, how to play it, and hour after hour of wonderful one man blues of every type and sub-type. The world should be filled with people who give so freely to us who love the music he so wonderfully defines......all by himself. Thank you, Justin, for giving us so much. When I listen to you, I always wonder how you could have had the exposure it takes to catalog and play so much music.

  • @MrBassetman
    @MrBassetman 2 роки тому +8

    Been playing since 1980, This is rare coupling of amazing ingenuity, and amazing talent

  • @cmmbsnyder55
    @cmmbsnyder55 2 роки тому +47

    Omg... I love ❤️ the rattle snake tail. I have purchased several of Justin Johnson DVDs. Just stsrted the Muddy Waters & Elmore James tutorials last night on the CBG. I have a 3 string CBG. Love his videos.

  • @dixieboy5689
    @dixieboy5689 10 місяців тому +4

    Whats not to like from this King? Simply one of the best guitar slingers around.
    Thanks from. MAINE. USA.

  • @NACHOXVALLE
    @NACHOXVALLE 2 роки тому +11

    Absolutely impressive, it's easy to hear thousands of southern ghosts through your playin'. Too much time in Earth without something like this.

  • @gjkMN
    @gjkMN Рік тому +2

    Just a man doing what he was born to do.

  • @paxtonphillips4835
    @paxtonphillips4835 2 роки тому +1

    Where there is smoke,shortly comes fire. Your pickin’ shakes my spine. God Blessyoursoul.

  • @cathoderaytube7497
    @cathoderaytube7497 2 роки тому +25

    This guy can make anything into a guitar or guitar accessory, and he rocks it all.

  • @RICREYNOLDSMUSIC
    @RICREYNOLDSMUSIC 2 роки тому +143

    Justin is such a wonderful and gifted musician. A blessing to music. And using the actual rattle from a rattlesnake shows class.

  • @gregoryzischke1843
    @gregoryzischke1843 11 місяців тому +1

    In a world where it's all been done, this guy starts over and plays like it's never been done! Words are so useless to describe his Art, he commands you listen!

  • @lewolf2884
    @lewolf2884 2 роки тому +4

    I love the Justin buffet... takes about an hour to properly enjoy it... and leaves you satisfied for the rest of the day... 🐺

  • @steveschardt6211
    @steveschardt6211 2 роки тому +17

    Is there anything that you can’t do with a guitar? Every time I watch one of your videos I am amazed at your talents!

  • @davidharris2210
    @davidharris2210 2 роки тому +101

    As a guitarist, singer/songwriter I must say this is freakin crazy incredible!
    Keep it goin Justin!!!

  • @fatZmello
    @fatZmello Рік тому +2

    That’s fly af

  • @ezradaniel5458
    @ezradaniel5458 Рік тому +5

    A Born Star! Justin has the power to change anyone’s mood.
    May GOD always Bless you Jay.
    Please let me know whenever you come to Miami… ❤️🇺🇸🎶🎸

  • @robertjohnson3855
    @robertjohnson3855 Рік тому +12

    Justin a legend. Love to listen to him play blues🎃

  • @ZitherBeast
    @ZitherBeast 2 роки тому +4

    This made me do a double take. 6 High 3 Low. A 9 string guitar? WOW! That is freaking awesome.

  • @cheese9580
    @cheese9580 Рік тому +1

    This guy is the modern day Robert Johnson...soul sold and living his music!

  • @tonycriswell2489
    @tonycriswell2489 Рік тому

    Where do people come up with these innovations? Truly a gift.

  • @rocpile2517
    @rocpile2517 2 роки тому +66

    Love listening to anything JJ plays. It's all so good.

    • @ericbaker5224
      @ericbaker5224 2 роки тому +1

      I've never seen a guitar like this one...9 strings? Awesome sound ..... Good rattle!

  • @davidbones8947
    @davidbones8947 2 роки тому +8

    there are very few people in this world that can make a shovel jam! you are blessed brother

    • @mikehasse9486
      @mikehasse9486 2 роки тому +3

      Search his videos for Crankin It Up on the ULTIMATE 3-string shovel guitar. You will NOT be disappointed!

  • @sonofmre
    @sonofmre 2 роки тому +2

    9 strings and a snake rattle... That's a new one to me.
    Nice!

  • @abodao
    @abodao 2 роки тому +1

    Those Voices, individually...... and harmoniously together, that arrangement, just puts you in happy tears.

  • @JustinGuitarTime
    @JustinGuitarTime 2 роки тому +4

    Needed this after having my hours cut in half at work when I was barely making enough to survive... God bless Justin Johnson, good music, and 5 star comfort!

  • @timhallas4275
    @timhallas4275 2 роки тому +9

    I like that 9 string effect. I always thought that doubles on the wound strings was useless.

  • @robertjohnson3855
    @robertjohnson3855 Рік тому +1

    I could listen to blues 24/7 when its this good!

  • @fullbeans983
    @fullbeans983 2 роки тому +2

    Yes, this returns! I nearly cried yesterday when I was just thinking, "this is all my fav JJ videos in one" and the video went private...
    Haha great stuff as always, love from England

  • @jesstatz8695
    @jesstatz8695 2 роки тому +13

    Thanks for putting this together. I’m saving the link as it’s got to be the best compilation of Swamp Blues I’ve heard. Haunting, yet motivating.

  • @johnny3d962
    @johnny3d962 2 роки тому +9

    Just what the soul doctor ordered! Love this!

  • @Docsjeff
    @Docsjeff 2 роки тому +5

    Cool
    9 string!
    He is like a metronome in keeping GREAT rate in everything he plays.Has a Super sense of rhythm.

  • @tonybennett365
    @tonybennett365 2 роки тому +1

    Ghost of the Mountain, a haunting instrumental ballad.

  • @mikechalk1443
    @mikechalk1443 Рік тому +3

    Could Listen To This Man Play All Day..🤘🎸🤘

  • @supfoo3638
    @supfoo3638 2 роки тому +10

    The actual coolest thing I’ve ever seen. That rattler 🤘🏼🔥

  • @kenzimihalic-nk3no
    @kenzimihalic-nk3no 11 місяців тому +2

    I love starting my morning with your sound❤

  • @ruthbontempo9543
    @ruthbontempo9543 Рік тому +10

    Mágica Incrível !💫💛

  • @rozi4ka9711
    @rozi4ka9711 2 роки тому +17

    I love this! It came up in my suggestions and I've been listening to it as I work (I'm a writer), so relaxing, what a great playlist!

  • @rickoliver2059
    @rickoliver2059 2 роки тому +4

    Wow , I am just so happy you are in my life Justin . Absolutely love your technique and your style and you said it , it`s where magic happens . So true , thank you and cheers from NZ .

  • @reallyhightemplar4013
    @reallyhightemplar4013 Рік тому

    Someone: "Make western even more western", Justin: "Say no more". Beautiful.

  • @jackdecker8100
    @jackdecker8100 2 роки тому +1

    Ghost of the mountain is a masterpiece. Just that one track earned you a fan. The melody and timing are a perfect pair, really takes you someplace else.

  • @shaunbell5098
    @shaunbell5098 Рік тому +6

    Never heard anything as good as this for a long long time. Amazing work,

  • @youtubeillegallydeletesacc5378
    @youtubeillegallydeletesacc5378 2 роки тому +26

    your music always make me smile Justin, also inspires me to keep playing, Thank you ROCK ON!

    • @jdollar8621
      @jdollar8621 2 роки тому +2

      Never seen a 9 string guitar, awesome

  • @Storm-qq8qg
    @Storm-qq8qg 2 роки тому +2

    Food for the soul

  • @susanroycroft89
    @susanroycroft89 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Justin, Don here from Hamilton NZ, congratulations you really played that well. Interesting guitar, they don't come any better, take care now

  • @sdbisalive1995
    @sdbisalive1995 2 роки тому +3

    Every video I see of Justin's, I walk away totally amazed!

  • @V3DMaxDmg
    @V3DMaxDmg Рік тому +3

    Wow, the Shovel work was on another level!

    • @Rick_Cleland
      @Rick_Cleland Рік тому

      I got serious chills the first time I heard / seen that.

  • @jlocklear7696
    @jlocklear7696 Рік тому

    Nothing more badass than playing a9 string guitar with a rattle snake tail attached as a rattler. True Guitar God!

  • @marcob9076
    @marcob9076 2 роки тому +2

    I can hardly grasp what you can get out of a guitar. Even from models I've never seen before. Just amazing and just good.

  • @dadams8086
    @dadams8086 2 роки тому +5

    Wow. I want to say, what a gift to be able to play so well. But l’m sure it’s years and years of dedication, practice and love of the art. Thanks for sharing your music.
    You have so many cool guitars, I figure you must have a warehouse to keep them all in.

  • @TheMongo1357
    @TheMongo1357 Рік тому +3

    I am always amazed by your talents Good Sir!! I could literally listen to you play like this all day!!!

  • @markseven762
    @markseven762 2 роки тому +1

    Great player!!!Thanks for everything!!!

  • @shecaptain3444
    @shecaptain3444 2 роки тому

    Love, love, love the swampy blues. Love, love, love JJ.

  • @one0nine
    @one0nine 2 роки тому +6

    It's all awesome - it always is, of course - but man, that shovel jam just SLAPS. Every single thing about it is just mind-blowing.

  • @stephengalea8
    @stephengalea8 Рік тому +3

    Dude you are a true innovator... that rattle... and that 9 spring MATE that sound !!!

  • @monasandin762
    @monasandin762 2 роки тому

    Hello from Finland... I'm so glad you reloaded this from Sunday. I had to pause it while my daughter called from the USA and when I got back to this it was gone. Now I can watch in its intirety.

  • @TheWalter2112
    @TheWalter2112 2 роки тому

    The rattlesnake "rattle"...ingenious! and perfect...kudos to you absolutely

  • @kathyhollenbach7413
    @kathyhollenbach7413 2 роки тому +43

    OMGOODNESS!!!!!! As soon as I heard this, I thought, is it possible that Justin has gotten even better than before playing fingerstyle guitar. That 1st song don't remember hearing before. So, So, IMPRESSIVE!! ! You're the best.
    Then the next song came on, which I know, and I thought, damn this guy always sounds awesome! What a way to start my day. Thank you Mr. Justin Johnson!!!!👏👏👏👏❤

  • @billhartnett7471
    @billhartnett7471 Рік тому +10

    Wonderful to witness this unique interpretation and presentation from an obvious genius. Justin makes music a living and breathing entity with no limits to what he will offer and share with us his Muse…

  • @ralfe.6604
    @ralfe.6604 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic combination!👏👏👏

  • @edgarfoerster9831
    @edgarfoerster9831 2 роки тому

    The rattle snake tail! Super cool.

  • @heliodutrajunior9318
    @heliodutrajunior9318 Рік тому +3

    Muita criatividade com som otimo...!!!!

  • @krissyramsey3934
    @krissyramsey3934 2 роки тому +3

    That's some very clean, smooth, chill playing, Justin! New fan. Love how you mute the E-string to provide the bass line! Rare combination of technical mastery and soul. Definitely in the Hendrix realms

  • @ronb7481
    @ronb7481 2 роки тому +1

    Love it. Reminds me of Johnny Winter in his hey day of the early 70's.

  • @Fourcornerhighway
    @Fourcornerhighway 2 роки тому +1

    Man do I ever love this. Talk about waking up the ears. Thank you you are majestically well gifted

  • @georgdieling8777
    @georgdieling8777 Рік тому +3

    Maestro* ,, I love everything what you are playing ... inspiration*** *** Blues will never die

  • @b.p.7153
    @b.p.7153 2 роки тому +3

    Freaking AWESOME! 😬👍

  • @bagpiper78
    @bagpiper78 2 роки тому +2

    Just attained “Myth and Legend” status! Keep on doing what your doing! And thank you for existing!

  • @tommytaylor7652
    @tommytaylor7652 2 роки тому

    Thanks for inspiring our creativity. What a freedom. Bless

  • @markalankrauss3434
    @markalankrauss3434 2 роки тому +18

    Awesome playing Justin !!! ⚡️♥️

  • @glennwhitt7375
    @glennwhitt7375 Рік тому +12

    Your music resonates with my soul.you are very unique.your style of music is seemingly from an old era, very thought provoking. Your certainly great. Your music takes my spirit back to my childhood at a strange but good and magical time.Thank you.

  • @DJDier57500
    @DJDier57500 2 роки тому

    Awesome Justin !

  • @troywhaley8724
    @troywhaley8724 2 роки тому +1

    The real deal,not to many have talent that goes through like yours ,awesome work and play

  • @DeBusee
    @DeBusee 2 роки тому +4

    Красава как всегда ! Великолепно !

  • @christinethornhill
    @christinethornhill 2 роки тому +14

    🎸🐍 Man, you’re an artist 🎨with that guitar … paint music for us ! Absolutely Beautiful 😻 ♥️ 🥰

  • @BWGPEI
    @BWGPEI 2 роки тому +1

    Your fingers speak to the World, in days when we need good news. Bless you!

  • @dragoberghe5690
    @dragoberghe5690 2 роки тому

    with your guitars you bring my eyes to water for joy. thx

  • @carriebrummett8497
    @carriebrummett8497 2 роки тому +3

    I'm so glad I stopped to listen to this awesome guitar playing man. What a talent. I'm definitely a fan!!! You are badass.✌️🎸

  • @bh1264
    @bh1264 2 роки тому +5

    YOUR MUSIC ALWAYS HAS SUCH A HAUNTING FEEL-SOUND. CAPTIVATING!!! YOU'VE EARNED A NEW SUBSCRIBER!!!

  • @DaveTechCA
    @DaveTechCA 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome! A rattle snake tail WOW!

  • @petersuppe8309
    @petersuppe8309 2 роки тому +2

    💓💓💓💓🎶🎶🎶.. Blues.. 🎶 Music 🎶

  • @wa4aos
    @wa4aos 2 роки тому +6

    Amazing !!! I wish I could play 1/100 as well as this guy !!!

  • @jounih2628
    @jounih2628 2 роки тому +17

    Hi Jason, what a vibe, train groove and rhythm you did put on every piece. Excellent slide playing - of course. What got my special attention was your beauty 9 string ( 6+3) guitar on your first song and that rattler tail under low E as a little snare drum 😳. We don't have rattle snakes in Finland, but need to get one from somewhere. Cool and thanks for yet an other excellent licks and songs to be added my must learn - list and brightening up my day! 🙏

    • @mindsigh4
      @mindsigh4 2 роки тому +1

      there are certain seed pods that they make rattles out of too, probly from tropical climes, easy to find in F-land right?

    • @luluwinke6581
      @luluwinke6581 Рік тому

      cool, just so cool

  • @ronaldjohnson6099
    @ronaldjohnson6099 Рік тому +2

    No comment I can leave here could do justice to this kind of talent. Thank you Justin, keep it up.

  • @debbivaughn1313
    @debbivaughn1313 2 роки тому

    Thanks for that most excellent Mother's Day concert.👍👍

  • @johnkeylor8491
    @johnkeylor8491 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks!

  • @socialmallard9714
    @socialmallard9714 2 роки тому +3

    This is so freaking awesome lol I love it.

  • @pickpickboompickpickboom5029
    @pickpickboompickpickboom5029 2 роки тому +2

    been a fan for a bit now, you always doing something cool and this video has a lot of cool. Literally everything I saw and hear in this video was awesome.

  • @wendynoto1923
    @wendynoto1923 Рік тому +2

    Love it 🔥❤️🔥

  • @davidhick4303
    @davidhick4303 2 роки тому +6

    🤯🤯🤯 absolutely beautiful guitar playing brother! I was relaxing in the forest while listening to you jam and I was brought out of the fake world and back into the real world again.

  • @liamimielafinnegan6958
    @liamimielafinnegan6958 2 роки тому +38

    hey Justin, I was wondering if you could make a video of your guitar progress over the years, so like if you went to any music schools, who inspired you to play guitar and etc. also, I love listening to you play.

  • @andrewbarlow8937
    @andrewbarlow8937 Рік тому +1

    PURE, RAW , HOME GROWN TALENT ! I LOVE IT ! BRAVO !

  • @sqlsmarty4325
    @sqlsmarty4325 2 роки тому +2

    Always the cool guitars, and great fingerpicking! 😎🎶🎸👍