I am politely envious of your client who commissioned this instrument. From what I can hear, it sounds like Sitka at its finest: articulate, clean, and snappy. Congratulations on such a masterwork of lutherie.
What an amazing instrument! As soon as I started the video, I had to pause it until my wife left for work. I wanted to listen to it without interuption. I knew from your intro that it was going to sound amazing, but I was so struck by the beauty of the guitar, I was still in awe that the tone was equal to Aphrodite looks. Congratulations. I hope I live long enough to see the video where you can claim to have surpassed this one. I can't see how that could happen, this is perfection.
It's the best sounding acoustic that I have ever heard in my 74 years of life. I hope that your customer loves it. I'm certain that he will. Thank you.
Man, that ancient spruce is absolutely perfect. The dark binding was the right call for sure. All of the details are incredible. Excellent design taste from the client, and amazing craftsmanship from you sir.
That's one of the few guitars I listened to that the chord/note swells instead of decaying or tapering off. Gona be hard to top that with a top tonewood that's soo rare. Awesome job man, love your passion and heart you put into building those guitars.
You hit on elegant without being gaudy! I'm milling some native wood from our farm for binding. Had to take down a big Holly and a big Cedar. Both make great binding and rosette accent woods. Love it when a Luthier is willing to use something a bit different!
I don't believe I have ever seen a more beautiful guitar! The ancient Sitka looks incredible, the colors really accentuate each other and the slanted armrest as well as the back slant really catch the light and make it look more 3D than just a straight board. Absolutely stunning!
I haven’t checked your channel for a while, other than sharing vids from it when folks ask me how to fix a ding, adjust a truss rod, set up unslotted pins, etc. I’d watched a bunch of vids about the ancient Sitka build and am stoked to see and hear this beauty. The tone and balance are amazing. Masterpiece work right there! Well built!
The sustain is unbelievable. It really blooms. It almost sounds like you have a compressor on it, but I know you don't. That's pretty amazing. It must be really gratifying to create something so exquisite.
I can say for sure it is the most beautiful guitar I've seen in my life. That sapwood in the side kills it! Also it sounds very balanced. Some might want more mid scoop, some maybe more bass and warmth, but I think the sound suits the guitar. I'd say it has a dignifying sound.
So awesome. You create such epic guitars and this one takes the cake. Youre work will resonate for centuries and you shoild be proud of that. Your passion shines through and is evident. Congratulations
I confess I’m not experienced enough to judge what you’re saying about the sound comparison with your old guitars, but I can say that it looks absolutely f**king phenomenal!
full, absolute , fine, rich, authentic, warm , bright ,deep, and I could go all day . these are the words that come to mind when seeing and hearing and imagining playing and just holding this guitar. holding this guitar straight out with just one hand I bet I could feel the quality of it.. great job man
The first thing I noticed from the first chord was the sustain! Could probably ring for days. I love the darker wood binding and accents. Gives me ideas for when I can order my guitar. Well done.
Excellent.... As a woodworker by trade I fully appreciate the visual aspect of your choice of woods & the symbiosis of it all .... Very well executed... Wish I could see it firsthand but Thank You for sharing this beautiful creation... It definitely hints to the future for your crafstmanship... Tonality wise, it sounded really nice but again my audio capabilities from the laptop to the monitor speakers I fear probably do not convey the full spectrum of tones.... Good luck & best wishes for future creations.... Perhaps in about 5 years the customer will allow you to video an update to see how the wood has aged into a fuller response.. Cheers..
Oh my, you have created the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen. I listen to it a second time on my speakers. The sound is not only crisp but it is alive and you can feel the depth when you turn it up. This would be a family heirloom I just became a subscriber.
Just amazing. Aesthetically I agree it is the Black on black tuxedo, with just the right amount of Understated flourish. With cheaper materials, this might come across as plane, but this guitar is subtle, elegant. Thank you for making these videos.
One of the coolest pieces I’ve ever come across. Sounds so beautiful! Love the wood choices. The sap wood on the sides instead of the back was a super cool choice. Glad you kept to a binding that didn’t take focus away from the main piece. Super awesome piece. Great story behind it too. That ancient Sitka is so cool, very jealous of the owner
the fretting on it looks amazing, i don't know why but this is one of the most satisfying thing to witness on my guitars, and one of the details that makes me realise how much care is being put into crafting the instrument. The guitar looks insanely cool tho, not just the frets haha
That complimentary binding really accentuates the top wood in a way I wouldn’t have imagined, and no abalone looks great. It’s amazing, I do hope there’s mor3 of that to come
I have ADD and this caught my attention for the whole video, colour me surprised on that front. That said, that is a truly bespoke work of art. Well done.
Hey man! Great job - good to see you back! Could one of you guys chop together a little 5/6minite best of comparison to hear what your guitars sound like? That would be so cool to hear! Love your work - hopefully get to play one of your guitars one day! 🤘🤘
Chris the guitar sounds beautiful. Love the range and size of the instrument. Loved your playing at the end. Great to see what a very good musician can make besides beautiful music.
Damn! Don’t have enough of a vocabulary to encompass all of what I’d like to say. This is what I always thought a guitar should sound like. And it’s stunning to look at as well. Truly outstanding work.
Amazing sound! Notwithstanding that this medley is the same collection of tunes that you always use, there is a certain elan in your playing on this guitar, like it is expecting your best, and the result makes you want to put forth the extra effort, knowing it will be rewarded. Like a 'feedback' loop. I happened to pull up the Orangewood in the TGB series, and your disappointment with its sound was reflected in your playing of that instrument. JMHO
I guess I just wanted to say that, even though the guitar is a thing of beauty ( no doubt), what moved me was listening to the sound. As a finger-style guitarist for many years I could hear what you were talking about the guitar waking up. I've experienced that once. It's a rare thing. Congrats on making what is an excellent guitar.
Amazingly crafted masterpiece. The sound is pleasing. Lots of attention and devotion has gone into bringing this instrument to life. The maker and the purchaser are blessed...
After watching Rhet Shull’s vid “The most beautiful guitar I’ve ever played” I came subscribed, liked, looked Driftwood guitars up on Facebook to follow, this sound is amazing even just through the UA-cam video, I can easily hear the weight of the notes and dynamic’s. If you offer models that are close to par in sound as this I’d be interested definitely. Awesome work 🎶
What a truly stunning guitar! The sustain rings on forever! The top, back & sides are mega! Bravo sir!!! I love to see a true craftsman's work - amazing!
I think it might be the best-sounding acoustic guitar I've ever heard. And I'm listening to it via UA-cam over a medium-quality set of earbuds. I simply cannot imagine how *amazing* it must sound in person!!
The sound is amazing! Beautiful lumber in that thing. Well crafted instrument but I dont care for the fret board inlay. Love the "new" headstock design.
it's got a heck of a punch. For my tastes, it's a bit scooped (I'm a traditional OM sort of guy), but I fully appreciate the sound you've created. I0st got dreadnaught punch whilst keep the individual note definition (as you pointed out). I'm a big fan of letting the wood do the eye catching... The client made some excellent choices.
What a beautiful guitar. I really like the accents, and the colors. It's interesting that it's not a contrast on binding, and honestly it works, although contrasting makes sense, too. That inlay, wow! Now if I come across a fortune I know what I would put in there. That or I've got to learn to do it myself! And that ancient Sitka is striking with it's greyish color. And it has a beautiful sound. It's a great combination of beauty and good sound and playing guitar. Your client is going to be thrilled.
That would be the best acoustic guitar I've ever seen.... I really enjoyed every single episode of this build... At least I'm one of the witnesses from end to finish.
For me, the inlay doesn't do it. But other than that, what an absolutly gorgeous piece of work! Very tasteful combination of woods, and extraordinary craftmanship? Thnx for showing! Cheers!
This a fine instrument! You really hit it out of the park! One thing that I noticed is the beautiful low end articulation. When you played "crash into me," it sounded almost like it was detuned as the low end was so rich, but each note was distinct and clear. You're correct sir, this is a very special instrument!
Not only beautiful to look at but it sounds as remarkable as it looks! You sir, are a true craftsman and you are an asset to the world of guitar lutherie! Keep up the sensational work of art that you are creating.
Longtime viewer and subscriber first time commenter. The thing is I think everybody else has about said what I would like to say. But notice the common thread in the comments. That's a guitar that touches people emotionally. I know all the videos or a lot of hard work. But thank you so much for them. Matt, as always, excellent production, brother! Keep it up, thank you!
Incredible sounding guitar. The sustain is so pronounced . Strong bass too . Your right the articulation of the individual notes don:t get lost in the strong and robust low end! And jingling overtones. Beautiful!
While the inlay is beautifully done, I personally think the guitar would be even more gorgeous without it. Stunning work
Agree. It should have its own identity and not just the eric Clapton guitar
Agree, but he's building it for someone else and not us.
Piece of art... and sounds unbelievable, feels like should be kept in some museum as a benchmark of a musical instrument. Applause to a creator.
I am politely envious of your client who commissioned this instrument. From what I can hear, it sounds like Sitka at its finest: articulate, clean, and snappy. Congratulations on such a masterwork of lutherie.
What an amazing instrument! As soon as I started the video, I had to pause it until my wife left for work. I wanted to listen to it without interuption. I knew from your intro that it was going to sound amazing, but I was so struck by the beauty of the guitar, I was still in awe that the tone was equal to Aphrodite looks. Congratulations. I hope I live long enough to see the video where you can claim to have surpassed this one. I can't see how that could happen, this is perfection.
"I had to pause it until my wife left for work. I wanted to listen to it without interuption."
lmao
The best guitar anyone has ever made ? Its utterly amazing on every level. It has a soul. Its a tourist attraction. Just stunningly beautiful.
It's the best sounding acoustic that I have ever heard in my 74 years of life. I hope that your customer loves it. I'm certain that he will. Thank you.
Man, that ancient spruce is absolutely perfect. The dark binding was the right call for sure. All of the details are incredible. Excellent design taste from the client, and amazing craftsmanship from you sir.
That's one of the few guitars I listened to that the chord/note swells instead of decaying or tapering off. Gona be hard to top that with a top tonewood that's soo rare. Awesome job man, love your passion and heart you put into building those guitars.
You hit on elegant without being gaudy! I'm milling some native wood from our farm for binding. Had to take down a big Holly and a big Cedar. Both make great binding and rosette accent woods. Love it when a Luthier is willing to use something a bit different!
I'm only amateur but wow that guitar flies! The depth and range and sustain... it is a sonic and visual wonder! You are also a phenomenal guitarist!
What! Man, that is beyond stunning. I don’t typically love glossy guitars, but that is without flaw. Art that generates art.
Just absolutely spectacular. Made me emotional to hear it emerge at the hands of the maker. Thank all do for us!
I don't believe I have ever seen a more beautiful guitar! The ancient Sitka looks incredible, the colors really accentuate each other and the slanted armrest as well as the back slant really catch the light and make it look more 3D than just a straight board. Absolutely stunning!
I haven’t checked your channel for a while, other than sharing vids from it when folks ask me how to fix a ding, adjust a truss rod, set up unslotted pins, etc. I’d watched a bunch of vids about the ancient Sitka build and am stoked to see and hear this beauty. The tone and balance are amazing. Masterpiece work right there! Well built!
FINALLY!! No pearl! No ugly binding! Almost no abalone on the body! That 's a guitar with a fantastic look! 😊
Yes, but it would be even better without this fretboard "art".
@@Thomas-xs2kq Customer's choice.
@@Thomas-xs2kqagreed!
@@Thomas-xs2kqand the world would be better without your opinion.
I love all the abalone appointments on an acoustic guitar. It’s why I own a Martin D45.🙂
The sustain is unbelievable. It really blooms. It almost sounds like you have a compressor on it, but I know you don't. That's pretty amazing. It must be really gratifying to create something so exquisite.
God damn the finish on this guitar is out of this world
I can say for sure it is the most beautiful guitar I've seen in my life. That sapwood in the side kills it! Also it sounds very balanced. Some might want more mid scoop, some maybe more bass and warmth, but I think the sound suits the guitar. I'd say it has a dignifying sound.
Wow this is impressive! The sound comes through really well even over video and to sound like that after 18 hours is nuts
Wow, if I ever win the lottery I want a Driftwood guitar. What a beautiful sound and a tasteful instrument this is. Made with love.
The articulation seemed phenominal, great tone, great string to string deffinition, and it looks beautiful 🎉🎉🎉 , great job guys !!!
So awesome. You create such epic guitars and this one takes the cake. Youre work will resonate for centuries and you shoild be proud of that. Your passion shines through and is evident. Congratulations
If not for the fretboard inlay, this is quite possibly the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen (and heard), a masterpiece of understated elegance.
I confess I’m not experienced enough to judge what you’re saying about the sound comparison with your old guitars, but I can say that it looks absolutely f**king phenomenal!
full, absolute , fine, rich, authentic, warm , bright ,deep, and I could go all day . these are the words that come to mind when seeing and hearing and imagining playing and just holding this guitar. holding this guitar straight out with just one hand I bet I could feel the quality of it.. great job man
You do what looks to be expert binding work, but like the customer I find it can distract from the wood. This guitar is gorgeous and sounds great.
I'm a little overwhelmed with emotion myself just watching this... that's a true 1 of 1... what a special piece...
The first thing I noticed from the first chord was the sustain! Could probably ring for days. I love the darker wood binding and accents. Gives me ideas for when I can order my guitar. Well done.
Wow. Thats actually the best sounding acoustic I've ever heard. Putting one of these on my bucket list. Congrats on this Masterpiece.
I loved seeing that guitar in process. Its a unique, beautiful piece of living artwork.
Excellent.... As a woodworker by trade I fully appreciate the visual aspect of your choice of woods & the symbiosis of it all .... Very well executed... Wish I could see it firsthand but Thank You for sharing this beautiful creation... It definitely hints to the future for your crafstmanship... Tonality wise, it sounded really nice but again my audio capabilities from the laptop to the monitor speakers I fear probably do not convey the full spectrum of tones.... Good luck & best wishes for future creations.... Perhaps in about 5 years the customer will allow you to video an update to see how the wood has aged into a fuller response.. Cheers..
How many ways can you say STUNNING? Just an absolutely exquisite build.
Oh my, you have created the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen. I listen to it a second time on my speakers. The sound is not only crisp but it is alive and you can feel the depth when you turn it up.
This would be a family heirloom
I just became a subscriber.
The look of the guitar and sound. How would I describe it? Absolute BREATH TAKING!
That's a masterpiece. You out did yourself.
Just amazing. Aesthetically I agree it is the Black on black tuxedo, with just the right amount of Understated flourish. With cheaper materials, this might come across as plane, but this guitar is subtle, elegant. Thank you for making these videos.
One of the coolest pieces I’ve ever come across. Sounds so beautiful! Love the wood choices. The sap wood on the sides instead of the back was a super cool choice. Glad you kept to a binding that didn’t take focus away from the main piece. Super awesome piece. Great story behind it too. That ancient Sitka is so cool, very jealous of the owner
Wow! A real work of art. Truelly magnificent looking and beautiful sounding guitar and the Clapton inlay is just stunning. Great job!
Many thanks!
the fretting on it looks amazing, i don't know why but this is one of the most satisfying thing to witness on my guitars, and one of the details that makes me realise how much care is being put into crafting the instrument. The guitar looks insanely cool tho, not just the frets haha
That complimentary binding really accentuates the top wood in a way I wouldn’t have imagined, and no abalone looks great. It’s amazing, I do hope there’s mor3 of that to come
I have ADD and this caught my attention for the whole video, colour me surprised on that front. That said, that is a truly bespoke work of art. Well done.
Hey man! Great job - good to see you back! Could one of you guys chop together a little 5/6minite best of comparison to hear what your guitars sound like? That would be so cool to hear! Love your work - hopefully get to play one of your guitars one day! 🤘🤘
Chris the guitar sounds beautiful. Love the range and size of the instrument. Loved your playing at the end. Great to see what a very good musician can make besides beautiful music.
Damn! Don’t have enough of a vocabulary to encompass all of what I’d like to say. This is what I always thought a guitar should sound like. And it’s stunning to look at as well. Truly outstanding work.
Holy Toledo and a side of gravy... that is a piece of art that sounds like a million bucks. You absolutely killed it!! Stunning!!
Wow! Even if it wasn't the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen, the tone alone would be enough.
It sounds better than it looks and it looks unreal. The client is very fortunate to be getting that piece of art.
Amazing sound!
Notwithstanding that this medley is the same collection of tunes that you always use, there is a certain elan in your playing on this guitar, like it is expecting your best, and the result makes you want to put forth the extra effort, knowing it will be rewarded. Like a 'feedback' loop.
I happened to pull up the Orangewood in the TGB series, and your disappointment with its sound was reflected in your playing of that instrument.
JMHO
Absolutely stunning sir I don't how it's possible to build a better looking or sounding guitar.
I guess I just wanted to say that, even though the guitar is a thing of beauty ( no doubt), what moved me was listening to the sound. As a finger-style guitarist for many years I could hear what you were talking about the guitar waking up. I've experienced that once. It's a rare thing. Congrats on making what is an excellent guitar.
Congrats, Chris! Absolutely incredible! You knocked it out of the park on this one! It's a new high watermark for the rest of us builders as well! 👊
Amazingly crafted masterpiece. The sound is pleasing. Lots of attention and devotion has gone into bringing this instrument to life. The maker and the purchaser are blessed...
Stunning to look at and the sound leaves me longing for something. I’d play one chord and I could never part with it.
A truely complete instrument.
That guitar is absolutely breathtaking. Aesthetically and musically beautiful.
I listened with head phones on. A super beautiful sounding guitar. I am in awe. And yes It looks wonderful too.
After watching Rhet Shull’s vid “The most beautiful guitar I’ve ever played” I came subscribed, liked, looked Driftwood guitars up on Facebook to follow, this sound is amazing even just through the UA-cam video, I can easily hear the weight of the notes and dynamic’s. If you offer models that are close to par in sound as this I’d be interested definitely. Awesome work 🎶
This is probably the most beautiful guitar I’ve ever seen and I’m a collector and a broker so i see ALOT of guitars.
That one is a masterpiece both sonically and visually. Well done, well done indeed.
What a truly stunning guitar! The sustain rings on forever! The top, back & sides are mega! Bravo sir!!! I love to see a true craftsman's work - amazing!
Very very elegant in a laid back way. I like it. And it sounds really good !!!!!!!
That has to be most beautiful guitar I have ever seen. . I’m beyond words. Wow the sound is indescribably amazing!
Loveliest guitar and best sustain and tone that I’ve ever seen or heard in any guitar. Total masterpiece!
I think it might be the best-sounding acoustic guitar I've ever heard. And I'm listening to it via UA-cam over a medium-quality set of earbuds. I simply cannot imagine how *amazing* it must sound in person!!
a stunning achievement showing your brilliance as a luthier and a player--grow that company.
If I could play, I'd order 2!! Beautiful workmanship and the sound is Amazing!!
I bet Chris would be happy to take your order for two extremely expensive guitars, even if you don’t play! Lol
Truly a master! Totally brilliant! An object of perfection imaging the core of your skill, character and personality.
Sounds very good and responsive. The customer should be happy with the results.
The sound is amazing! Beautiful lumber in that thing. Well crafted instrument but I dont care for the fret board inlay. Love the "new" headstock design.
it's got a heck of a punch. For my tastes, it's a bit scooped (I'm a traditional OM sort of guy), but I fully appreciate the sound you've created. I0st got dreadnaught punch whilst keep the individual note definition (as you pointed out).
I'm a big fan of letting the wood do the eye catching... The client made some excellent choices.
STUNNING build and I absolutely saw the guitar before the inlays
What a beautiful guitar. I really like the accents, and the colors. It's interesting that it's not a contrast on binding, and honestly it works, although contrasting makes sense, too. That inlay, wow! Now if I come across a fortune I know what I would put in there. That or I've got to learn to do it myself!
And that ancient Sitka is striking with it's greyish color. And it has a beautiful sound. It's a great combination of beauty and good sound and playing guitar. Your client is going to be thrilled.
That would be the best acoustic guitar I've ever seen.... I really enjoyed every single episode of this build... At least I'm one of the witnesses from end to finish.
The color of the top of that guitar is absolutely stunning. What a beautiful instrument and the sound is incredible! Fantastic!!
As always, excellent guitar.
Id could listen to you talk about tonewoods for hours
What a privilege to find that ancient piece of tone wood. And what you did with it is awe inspiring. Such a full sound. Congratulations!
SO good!! A dream guitar!
For me, the inlay doesn't do it. But other than that, what an absolutly gorgeous piece of work! Very tasteful combination of woods, and extraordinary craftmanship? Thnx for showing! Cheers!
This a fine instrument! You really hit it out of the park! One thing that I noticed is the beautiful low end articulation. When you played "crash into me," it sounded almost like it was detuned as the low end was so rich, but each note was distinct and clear. You're correct sir, this is a very special instrument!
Gorgeous! Sustain is amazing. You definitely hit a very high watermark for custom acoustic guitars.
Not only beautiful to look at but it sounds as remarkable as it looks! You sir, are a true craftsman and you are an asset to the world of guitar lutherie! Keep up the sensational work of art that you are creating.
Best sounding acoustic I've ever heard. By a long shot. And the most beautiful.
Wow dude can't say that I blame you for getting excited about making such a fine playing, sounding and looking instrument. Kudos!😍🙏
Longtime viewer and subscriber first time commenter. The thing is I think everybody else has about said what I would like to say. But notice the common thread in the comments. That's a guitar that touches people emotionally. I know all the videos or a lot of hard work. But thank you so much for them.
Matt, as always, excellent production, brother! Keep it up, thank you!
We appreciate it my friend! Thanks for the views.
Like a black tuxedo with just enough flair.
BEAUTIFUL craftsmanship. Beautiful sound.
Take a bow.
Always amazing to see a master craftsman’s work.
The finish is truly insane, beautiful
That thing is gorgeous. Visually and audibly.
You are an amazing craftsman and luthier. Beautiful work of art
Love the dark tones of the woods together, classy looking 👀
Incredibly beautiful wood for the sound box, the color is amazing and it has a beautiful harmonically balanced sound. You have created a work of art.
what a killer guitar.. this is the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen. great job!
Sounded really full, nice deep rich tone but with a great high end as well. Just sounds terrific...
Should be very proud !!!
God dayum. I am glad this guitar exists yet also sad that I will never play it.
Looking forward to playing whatever you bring to NAMM tho 😊
Incredible sounding guitar. The sustain is so pronounced . Strong bass too . Your right the articulation of the individual notes don:t get lost in the strong and robust low end! And jingling overtones. Beautiful!
Wow, one of the most beautiful guitars I have seen. Could do with a clear pick guard to preserve its beauty.
Favorite custom guitar I've ever seen both in terms of looks and sound
Im a drummer and builder, i can tell you this. Bocote ( cordia) wood makes drums warm, loud, clear and punchy. Great musical wood.
Absolutley stunning guitar mate.
An absolutely beautiful sounding and looking guitar! I can see why you consider it your new high watermark. I love the way it sings!
Wow! What a work of art. Supreme craftsmanship. Probably the prettiest guitar I've ever.
What a beautiful instrument. Congratulations.