My Oswald Strat has arrived!
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- My Oswald Strat has finally arrived! I’m genuinely thrilled with it. Easily the best Strat I’ve ever played. So alive and ready to rich sounding. Hope you enjoy the video!
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Special thanks to Nick Oswald from Oswald Guitars. You are clearly talented! Here’s a link to Nick’s website: oswaldguitars.nl/
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As you know I was at Nick Oswalds little factory in my Holidays in Netherlands. I saw your Guitar ( almost finished, not aged) and some others. I was wondering I didn't see bodies and Necks. I just saw raw wood. Every - yes EVERY - Guitar he is creating he does from scratch. That is so much cutting , sawing and sanding ( is that right english ?) you can't imagine. And it's always him alone. ALONE ! So I understood that he needs so much time to finish a Guitar. And he is such a nice man... So I decided to visit him again next year and asking if he would build my dream Stratocaster. But first : Concratulations Paul to this unique piece of Art. You are a lucky man !
Nick does indeed make beautiful guitars, and they are works of art as well as being a very functional tool. I love ❤ mine, and looking forward in receiving my number 2 from.him next year around March
Thank you Michael! Yes, I remember you saying you’d visited him. Actually, my sister loves in Den Haag, so next time I’m over there I’d love to meet him. Cheers Michael 👍
This is one of the best looking and sounding guitars/ strats I’ve ever seen. The sound reminds me of that video of Peter Green playing ‘’Need Your Love So Bad’’ on his 50s Stratocaster. Such beautiful woody tone.
Love that song
Thank you youssef, I’m a lucky boy 😀
So pleased for you Paul! That looks and sounds great!! The fundamental note is really strong and alive and I believe it is due to those baseplates. I have one on the bridge of my Strat for that reason. Having a guitar built can be a gamble but it looks like you hit jackpot! Enjoy mate!! A fun time ahead. 😍😍
Thanks Brian! Now I just need to find time to play the dam thing 🤣
That bridge pickup, for a Strat, sounds amaaaazing. Congrats on the new guitar Paul !
Thanks again Paul for your fantastic and inspiring videos. My Oswald Strat should be reaching me next week. I ordered it in July 2022. it’s now February 2023. When I was filling out the specs, I requested a one piece Swamp Ash body, Tobacco burst with a „Paul Stafford Cook“ Relic finish, baked maple neck with a SRV neck profile, stainless steel medium jumbo frets and naturally it’s a Hard tail. Can’t wait to play this Guitar and if your video is anything to go by, I know I won’t be disappointed.
Ah man, I’m excited for you. It sounds like it’s gonna be a beauty. Gotta say, I’m loving my Oswald more and more. In fact, I think my next video might be called “My Oswald Strat - Over 1 year on…. any good?”. I really have bonded. Well fingers crossed it gets to you safely in the next few days. Cheers Chris 🍻🎸
Chuffed for you Paul, those pups on the Oswald sound so lush. and the stable looks complete, tele, strat, LP, 335 and Cornell amp.
That's my desert island essentials right there.
Enjoy! 🤙
Wow, congratulations! What a great tone! It’s always a lottery ordering a guitar. But that is certainly a keeper. Your version of “ cause we ended as lovers was really good.
Can’t wait to here more of that axe.
I cant say enough about Nick’s work. His self wound pickups are honestly the best pickups I’ve ever heard. His work is so good i asked him to do two more custom builds.
Congratulations Paul on receiving your much awaited hand built instrument.I think that you will probably understand just exactly what i mean when i try to explain to people that there is a big difference in the overall feel and playability of a hand made guitar ,as opposed to a factory built guitar.It feels so comfortable and natural , to degree where it can even improve your playing .At least it does for me.Regarding your choice of neck maple verses rosewood fingerboards.There is a really good post about this on youtube somewhere where a strat is recorded playing the same piece of music , first playing with the solid maple neck fitted and secondly with the maple with a rosewood fingerboard on and there is a definite difference between them.Considering that its the same guitar played with both necks on and with the same amp settings then any difference to the sound must be due to the wood itself ,after all when we play guitar we are pressing the strings down on to a wooden surface in different ways to achieve various accents .This has an effect on the overall vibrations transmitted from the strings down down the neck to the bridge ,so the wood material plays a big part in the type of sound your strings make .The maple neck has a softer and cleaner sound and the rosewood has a little more bite and a bit more attitude.Some people may not hear it but it`s definitely there if you listen. Enjoy your very special strat mate . ATB
Thank you Graeme. And yes, I’m sure you’re right. It makes sense, and personally I’m a fan of that bright snappy attack that the maple gives. Cheers Graeme
Hello pal, fantastic video, the new one is tremendous, what a great range of tones, wish you all the best to play it for years to come. I was getting ready for bed the other night when the missus said, " you look as if you've put weight on recently ", I said " don't think so eh !, but why would you say that ?", she says "when you stand naked and side on, you look like the letter Q. Take care buddy.
Again, you brighten up my morning! Cheers for that one John 👍
you are such a tastefull guitar player man. Love it.
So glad to hear that you’re jazzed about your new guitar, Paul! It looks and sounds great, brother! All the best from Fair Hill, Maryland.
Wowww. Nick is a true Master Builder. Just spend 5 hours today playing my Oswald with the band. Pure pleasure. Congratulation with your Strat, it looks amazing :-)
The wood grain of Swamp Ash is simply beautiful, as is your example.
Personally, I really love the worn and bare Ash that takes on an oxidized gray appearance.
I'm currently building a '60s spec Strat using a single piece Swamp Ash body with similar grain pattern(s).
Congrats, great example of a Stratocaster.
Well, you did your new 'baby' justice with your playing. Sounded top drawer. Congrats.
What sustain….what a beautiful piece of wood
simply gorgeous
Beautiful guitar best Strat I’ve ever heard .gorgeous tone .fine playing to
Thank you Anthony, I’m delighted you liked the sound! Cheers
Lovely Strat.Beautiful playing
Congratulations Paul! You were very patient and I know the road that led to this guitar had some twists and turns. Looks like it was all worth it. Beautiful guitar. It's great to see you so thrilled and happy. You certainly deserve it. So gush and be happy. Your playing is so beautiful. Enjoy!
Phhoaaarrrr on the guitar Paul! Well wear! But what about the playing!!? Superb!!! The sweetest sounds I’ve heard you make for sure… stunning!! Looking forward to more of the same with this beautiful instrument!
This is terrific, Paul!!! Your phrasing is SO on point as well bringing the nuances of this beauty to the surface 👍👍👍
Thank you John, glad you liked my playing 😊
u such a great player and ur love for a guitars is showin in every word ... u make such a beautiful videos it is real joy to watch and learn ... 😎😎😎
Thank you Lemi 👍😊
Sounds stunning in your hands
Thank you Colin, I appreciate that mate.
Finally a strat bridge pickup that actually sounds good, great job Paul!
Just love your playing. So amazing!
Congrats Paul!!!!! So sweet and that is probably the best sounding middle pick up I have heard!
Stunning looking guitar Paul. I could definitely use a hardtail Strat, especially one with that sound.
I’ve not heard anyone else cover Jeff Beck and do it so well.
I look forward to hearing more from this guitar.
Absolutely beautiful Mr. Paul, Like a kid in a candy store I can definitely feel your excitement. And I also must agree this would be the first choice if I walked into a guitar store of bright shiny brand-new guitars, this would be the one I would gravitate towards immediately. Congratulations sir, like a fine aged wine are beautiful woman you definitely have a keeper . And it's also pretty awesome this beautiful instrument will no know one else's touch & death of emotion, A long journey of many years lay ahead.
Thank you Danny, your comment has me smiling. Thanks man, appreciated 👍
Congrats Paul! Its been a wait, but she's a beauty!
Nick has an eye for details and listens to his customers. Have you seen the other one where he made Mike McCready relic strat? Speechless. Matt from LetsPlayAll
Hi MD Nor. Yes, I watched that one from LetsPlayAll. Stunning work.
Hard tail heaven!! You played it like you've owned it for 50 years! That neck pickup!!! Wow. Congrats my good man! God has evidently blessed you dearly!! 🙏
Thanks Sammywhat, I’m over the moon 😊
Congrats, I've had my Oswald s type since 2018 and it's a joy to play , enjoy.
Mine should arrive in the next 3 weeks. I just can’t wait!
I’m excited for you Jason! I’m genuinely impressed with his build quality. I’m sure you’re gonna be a happy man 😊
Looks gorgeous. Sounds gorgeous. That grain is amazing!
Thanks Bill. Yes, I’m a lucky boy 😊
Paul I have always enjoyed your videos and in this one your smile is like that of a wee boy on xmas morning. Today I sent Nick my 50% deposit for the telecaster build of my dreams. The same tele if I went the ( ridiculously overpriced ) fender custom shop route would set me back £4k + easily. Im opting for light weigh swamp ash body, 3 tone sunburst, custom spaced control panel, quartersawn maple neck with dark rosewood fretboard , stainless steel frets and carbon truss rod, 50s wiring and custom made tusq button string guide for the headstock. All hardware except pickups is Gotoh Vintage style. Im not a fan of relic'ing bodies and Nick is applying the nitro so it sinks into the grain and has a matt hue like ive owned it for years and it looks NOS worn in. Like they say Nick listens to what you ask and everything is possible. I expressed my concerns about tacky and gummy nitro finished necks and Nick assures me his finishing procedures completely negate that concern. Onto your Oswald strat Paul, is it still putting that xmas day smile on your face when you pick it up to play ? I gotta say the tones in your video show that guitar to be truly a live one. I agree with your trem opinion btw, hardtail every time, simplest is best way to go and I wouldnt own a strat with any kind of trem myself.
Hi James. Delighted to read about the specs on your custom build…. It’s fueling my G.A.S. again 🤣. Yes, I’m pleased to say the Oswald is absolutely special! In fact I’ll be uploading another vid either tonight or tomorrow where it takes centre stage. It’s just a lovely guitar that I’ll never sell. I hope you enjoy your guitar - I know you will.
Congrats on the new guitar! I know you've been waiting for this one for a while. I am so happy and excited for you! I know the feeling....(receiving something nice after the wait...especially if it has to do with guitars) The swamp ash is the best I've seen and I really love the way they did the wear "where'" the arm rests. You called it a tiger eye. I see what you mean. It really is unique and I have never seen anything like it. To me...that in itself really makes this a one of a kind. Beautiful! I love it! Thanks for sharing this with us...I really enjoyed seeing all the fine details and listing to you play. :)
It came out pretty great. Congrats Paul!
Thanks Gunroar
That's a real looker and has great depth in the way it sounds. Worth the wait big time.
That sounds great bro! I know you have been waiting a long while for that so you must be happier than a pig in crap to have it! Play on brother, play on!
Well tidy. Beautiful neck. Sounded amazing.
It looks and sounds great and your touch and feel is wonderful. Looks like you've made an instant connection and there's nothing quite like that,I'm really pleased for you. 😎🎙🎸✅
It sounds really fantastic - rich and alive.
About the "U" shape neck, I've found that every one of my guitars that has a significantly thicker neck seems to have "That Sound" I'm looking for.
Maybe it is just by chance or possibly the neck thickness can make a difference, all I know is that unconsciously all the guitars I've kept have the thicker neck profiles.
You are right! .....but I've just bought an expensive guitar & it came with a slim neck rather than thick neck it normally comes with. It's a great but i'm left with the feeling the thick neck would sound even better!
Jimmy Page's #1 '59 Les Paul has a very thin neck, and a luthier (I forget the name, or would post a link) who had it in to service said the thin neck gave it a special sound, which the thicker necked '59 Les Paul's didn't have. The thin neck vibrated in a way that gave it a "special" sound. Just saying.......
@@pharmerdavid1432 I love LP's and the one I mentioned with a slimmer than normal neck is a black 54 Custom. I also have a '59 LP reissue with a very slim 60's neck like Jimmy Page.........they both sound great but not as good as my 59 reissue with a chunky neck.
Can’t beat a bit of Jeff Beck for your Backing Track Paul. One of my favourites. Beautiful Strat. Enjoy :)
Nick builds fabulous instruments. I love mine. What is especially good on yours is the ageing. It is totally believable- a 50’s Strat could look like that after all these years. As ever, great playing! Thanks.
Thanks Ian, and glad to hear you’re a fellow Oswald owner 🤘
Hy Paul, your chanel is so inspiring! in a few days iwill give atry to a Cornell in my town ;)
Stay as you are an continue to amaze us
Wow, thank you man, I appreciate that 🍻
Stunning tones & playing. The middle position is probably the best I’ve ever heard 🤘😎🤘
Nice of you to hear your first Jeff beck peace! Sounds great that Oswald strat. 😎. Take care paul.
Absolute belter amigo .. looks and sounds beautiful .. great to have my East Coast guitar wrangling amigo back on a strat .. thats just my thang bro 👍👍👍👍
Great sounding guitar, great playing!
Fabulous Paul...!! i bet you are well pleased :-) Lovely guitar and brilliant playing... enjoy :-)
Absolutely Gorgeous !!...LOVE IT !! Sounds wonderful in your magic hands !!
Well thank you Chris, appreciated 😊
Dear oh dear paul so strange hearing your style through a strat and by the way smashed it beautifully played
It's a beaut mate. Sounds great. 👍
Lee Harvey Oswald didn't sing but this Oswald certainly does.
I love Strats with low powered pickups and vintage trems so i wouldnt have specced your Oswald the way you have but it sounds beautiful in your hands, love the quacky bridge pup especially when you played with the tone. I hope your'll both be happy together for a long time.
I love it . I've been watching your videos for a week or so , I just cant find time to study your lessons and tricks , I really like how you wonder around the neck with tasty grooves .
Thanks Harry, happy noodling 😊
Sounds superb, Paul as does your playing!
Beautiful guitar.
Loved the melancholy first handful of chords you strummed.mr Simpson loves these oswaldos.l have never had the pleasure but all who do glow about them.enjoy sir
It's lovely mate, congratulations. Sounds glorious (in your hands) through that Cornell. It's been a while coming, and what a lovely surprise to see this pop up in my subs this evening. I've been having a retrospective deep dive though your channel this week and its been a delight to re-watch so many great videos. I've owned my Strat since new for the last 43 years and I'm a maple neck fan too. Mine has darkened significantly to a very similar hue as the headstock on yours. It also has a fairly hefty neck too but a 7.25" radius board. I block off the trem, always have.
All the very best, and thank you for this brilliant channel. Between you and Eric Haugen I have my favourite bases covered.
Thank you Peter, I’m delighted you’re watching my channel, including some of my older vids. So your Strat will be a late 70’s? Nice, and they’re going up in value too. Cheers Peter
Brilliant m8, I'm so pleased for you.
Kev
You had me laughing at 1:08 dings relic and says oops
Great that it matches your mug! Lovely looking and sounding, congratulations!
Love this Paul, been waiting for this final update! Can’t wait to see it in future videos
Thanks F MK, I love it. I’ll see if I can summon some Lady Writer from it…. 😊
@@paulstaffordcook8799 NO WAY THAT WOULD BE AMAZING THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💙💙💙
Congratulations and I wish you a long life and good health to enjoy it :)
Ah, thank you Paul, I’m thrilled with it 😊
Congrats on your new Guitar Paul. Looks and sound wonderful!
I love sunburst Strats. So cool guitar and the best of all: in good hands. Paul, enjoy these beauty guitar. It sounds amazing 🤩
Gorgeous mate, not too over the top wreaking oops i mean relicking :) appears to be very responsive, cant wait to hear more of it, hurry up :)
She's a beauty Paul! Love it.
Love your new guitar Paul. It sounds amazing too. But of course everything sounds amazing in your hands.
Thank you Mum. x
Congratulations Paul! That's a sweet sounding and great looking guitar. And, as always your playing is top notch!
Thanks Chuck 👍
Mr. Cook could play a cigar box strung with stale rubber bands and it would be transformative, so, yeah: nice guitar.
Thank you Arturo 🙏
Stunning guitar and stunning playing Paul , I’m pleased for you mate 👍🏻
Thank you John 👍
One over looked guitar is the Original 2004-5 Squier by fender 51" Squier ( looks like the 51 P bass ) Strat body , tele neck with humbucker and single coil hard tail bridge . I love this cheap guitar .
Cool, curious about this...
Well, looks cool, except for that pickguard! IMO.
That is exactly what a strat should sound like
great sounding strat!
Congrats on the new guitar. Sounds and looks great.
Great sounding and looking strat there Paul, I fell in love with my Oswald strat, so much so I ordered a 67 inspired strat in Fiesta Red, due to arrive March 22. Can't wait for my new Oswald to arrive as well
Nice, nice, nice 😀 Wow, congrats on your new guitar. It looks stunning, and it sounds marvellous under your fingers. Can't wait till your next upload with this one. Cheers, Thor - I'm off to check out Oswald guitars. 😀
Thank you Thor, I’m genuinely thrilled by it….. I can’t put it down 🤣
Well done, so pleased for you it looks and sounds great 👏
Thanks Ross, I’m delighted
Love the "Steely" tones at 10 mins in - amazing sounds - enjoy that Oswald ;)
Thanks Alan, glad you liked the tones. 👍
Just lovely. A beautiful strat for sure… nice playing!!!
Thank you Mr Hanmer 😊👍
Beautiful guitar sir
Lovely, I have an Oswald Double Bound Tele in 3 tone sunburst
Sounds nice 👌
A beautiful strat and the relic area reminds me of a roaring ocean 🌊😁
A tidal wave of tone!
Looks amazing!!! Love the fretboard
Amazing guitar!
Wow that looks beautiful Paul! I know some people don't like relic guitars but as you said, it's a work of art and a real skill to get it looking like that. It's sounds lovely and bright. I don't use a tremolo so keep mine in the case as it does tend to get in the way! Thanks for this great video. 🎸👍
Beautiful looking & sounding guitar. The grain & aging on the forearm area looks stunning like a breaking wave in the moonlight.........wonderful for some surf music!
Lovely guitar. Cheers, mate!
Santa has been early Paul lucky man very nice guitar you have there mate, keep on plucking.
Sounds amazing -- that guitar and amp were meant for each other.
Looks fantastic. I would be more than happy to own that
Great post, thanks Paul!
Jim Haubert again, I have a Rory Gallagher Custom Shop Strat which is relic'd to death as you know, love it to death, best guitar that I have ever owned, fits me like an old comfortable pair of shoes, beautiful guitar you have there!!!!
Been waiting on this for ages! I ordered mine a month after yours. Can’t wait for mine
I think you’ll be very happy with his work 😊
Congrats Paul..just one more!
So Good Congratz