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Meet Michael Greenfield, a musician who began tuning, repairing, restoring, and making guitars in the 70s and since then has become a seasoned luthier of bespoke guitars. Having experience with vintage and antique guitar repair and restoration, he brings a unique insight to his craft, creating personalized musical instruments and functional works of art for artists, collectors and those who deserve the very best.
His workshop is based in Montreal, where we visited over a period of 5 months, filming as he and his apprentice, Julien, transformed slices of spruce, ebony, mahogany, and other tree species into glistening guitars. It was all of our collective vision to present the process in the most candid, down-to-earth fashion, so in this hour-long documentary you will see all the glue, smudges, shavings, dust, and callouses. His guitars feature Florentine cutaways with spalted beech rosettes, violin-style body purflings and simple decorative purflings along edges, Laskin style arm rests and rib rests, amongst other features.
This documentary follows several different steel-string guitars from beginning to finish. As Michael puts it, the guitar still thinks it’s a tree until it receives its first set of strings and that is when the instrument is born. After many months of work, the magical moment when we hear a guitar’s first notes is like hearing a child’s first words.
Visit Greenfield Guitars on the web ~
Official website: greenfieldguitars.com
Michael’s CZcams channel: / greenfieldguitars
Facebook: / greenfield-guitars-152...
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Subtitle Credits ~
Laos: Daosavanh Bannavong
Thai: Varatit Kiratikit, of Kirati Guitars
Visit Kirati Guitars on Facebook: / kiratiguitars
Additional Subtitle Contributors ~
Enzo Mendez, Ivo Cabrera
Music Credits ~
The music featured in this film is by musicians using only Greenfield guitars and used with their permission. If you enjoyed the music, please check out the links below:
“Mountain Air” composed & performed by Scott A. McAllister
Listen to the full song here: • Mountain Air By Scott ...
“Prelude to cello suite No. 1” Bach - cover by Scott A. McAllister
Listen to the full song here: • Prelude to cello suite...
“Impossible Story” written, arranged & performed by Brooke Miller
Listen to the full song here: • Impossible Story - Bro...
Official site: www.brookemiller.ca
CZcams channel: / brookemillermusic
Her Facebook page: / brookie.miller
“V’la L’bon Vent” arranged and performed by Lizzy Hoyt
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CZcams channel: / @lizzyhoyt
Facebook: / lizzyhoytmusic
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00:00 Intro
00:44 Forming Rim Sets
02:44 Sanding Rim Set
03:03 Gluing Rim Set
04:58 Wood for Guitar Soundboard
07:00 Inlay Rosette
10:06 X-Brace
12:14 Gluing the Brace
13:25 Julian Sanding
13:55 Signing Soundboard
14:11 Gluing Soundboard
15:05 Carving Braces for Guitar Back
15:29 Gluing Label
15:56 Gluing on Back
16:04 Sanding
17:54 Michael's Mahogany
18:24 Cutting Guitar Neck Wood
19:58 Slot for Truss Rod
20:46 Gluing Block to Neck
21:21 Cutting Fingerboard
22:19 Julian Installing Purflings
23:59 Neck Geometry
25:30 Fitting the Neck
26:02 Installing Truss Rod
28:20 Gluing Fret Board
28:43 Carving the Neck
29:50 Correcting Backbow
32:04 Installing Frets
34:21 Opening Nut Slot
35:20 Adding a Heel Cap
36:53 Adjusting Neck Angle
37:46 Julian Sanding Neck
39:05 Masking for the Bridge
41:32 Base Coat of Finish Sanding
43:09 Layering Finish
43:47 Buffing
44:30 Removing Masking Tape
44:53 Attaching the Neck
45:25 Gluing Bridge
46:34 Installing the Tuners
46:46 Fitting Nut & Saddle
47:38 String Slots
49:23 First Strings! First Sound!
51:07 Setting the Action
53:15 Dressing the Frets
53:46 Polishing the Frets
54:37 Bolt Cover
55:00 The Nut
56:23 Final Touches
57:06 The Case
57:48 Outro
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This is honesty the most entertaining video I think I've ever seen
+Grace Woodgate thanks!
Me too!
This video should be in the top ten ASMR videos I have ever seen.
If I could watch one CZcams video for the rest of my life it would be this one.
I did not even realise it was an hour long. Pure mastery of the wood working skill called carpentry, as one myself i bow my hat to you sir. I would be happy to reach one tenth of his skill level.
Careful what you wish for. :D
yep.
CGC CUSTOMS I'm an okie with a banjo on my knee for this kind of shitt... yep lots of loud good shit thaa '
,",,T juda wants TranversaL GUITAR. "ALIB BA TA
"Just a few bits of wood and some glue." Yeah, right. And Leonardo da Vinci just "threw some paint on a canvas." Sir, that is pure artistry... practically magic. Beautiful. Just beautiful.
😂😂 And your comment is pure comedy, LOL!!
Good work, nice hand made guitar thanks four the video
As a lifelong woodworker, I am humbled by your work. Thanks for sharing, watching was an experience beyond words.
"I just want to get it to a place where it can get used to being a guitar... because right now it still thinks it's a tree."
This man respects his materials.
That was a remarkable comment. I won't EVER forget that!
@JOHNSON Chodenseider the wood literally has to settle
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not many people have that level of respect these days.
Some people call it sense of humor
At first, I was gonna watch for 5-10 minutes. Well, it's been 50 minutes and I can't believe how entertaining and insightful this is.
I don't know if it's just me, but the video has a therapeutic quality to it. It's so calming.
Thank you for this, I appreciate my guitar even more now.
"At first, I was gonna watch for 5-10 minutes..."
My experience was exactly the same...but I sat there like I was bolted to the chair.
Yet always there are those who lack any appreciation of what constitutes real value as evidenced by some of the comments here.
Recently I bought a modest new car for my wife...$19485.
In less than 10 years it will likely be a rustbucket.
The Australian Government bought Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles ...a so -called masterpiece created in a drug-addled state by a suicidal depressive and that Government is now under fire for considering selling it for $350 million dollars.
A Greenfield guitar is undoubtedly a masterpiece , could with care survive for hundreds of years , will from day one give the owner and listener immense pleasure and can be had for a comparatively paltry 14,000 dollars give or take.
Questions anyone?
No, it wasn't just you, for sure; it happened just the same to me. I watched it as if I was put under some kind of a (soothing) spell!
wow, as I guessed, I'm not the only one :P
right me too
+Matthew M
It wasn't over an hour.. it was _precisely_ 1 hour.. perfection in film editing as well as guitar making.. hats off to all involved..
I have legit watched this about 200 times. I’ve been throwing it on to fall asleep the past years. A perfect documentary.
Edit: probably been 400 times now, I can recite a good first chunk of it from memory and I believe I could apprentice for Mr. Greenfield myself with the knowledge I’ve acquired from this video
So im not the only one who hasnt seen it for 500 times haha
@@djordjecolic5818 me and you brother
Me too! This video is both inspiring and relaxing for me.
Been doing the same for the past 3 years :D
I return to this video once a year and it never loses its magic. These guitars are a thing of beauty.
I was almost waiting for the part where the roof opens and the lightning bolt sparks the instrument to life. But you yourself provide that spark of life, with your breath, gaze, and touch, knitting together pre-conscious fibers into a sentient thing whose purpose is to vibrate with heavenly resonance. Long may you practice your art, Michael! Knowing that you do this makes the world a little better.
that was funny!
You Lewis, are a wordsmith. Nice comment!
Michael is inspiring that way.
I wish!
Greenfield Guitars That's Amazing I like it
Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments. Michael was an awesome person to work with and we were so fortunate that he wanted to collaborate and let us document his work. We shot for 22 seperate days over the summer of 2016 and edited for a few months to make this video. This documentary was entirely self funded by Stereokroma and we hope to continue making equally entertaining and educational videos just like this. Thanks for watching! :-)
he lo ?? how i can buy your guitar????.??..
Not at all underestimating your wallet, but these are starting at $14,500
+Will Hart
this's your guitar?
Stereokroma I love the guitar so much but I can't get one I don't have money 😢
Stereokroma i must get one of this guitar...thx to God i found this video
"Right now, I just want to get this guitar to a state where it can get use to being a guitar, because right now, it still thinks it's a tree" That's so poetic and beautiful!
I love watching people make musical instruments, and this was wonderful! I think my favorite time was watching people from time to time as they were making a pipe organ, even down to “voicing” the pipes, but each and every maker is genius! Thanks for this!
I'm completely blown away. I have been wood working for 30 years. I quit. Lol. Awesome craftsmanship
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i love the "lol" part.
Wayne Brown calipers and a gentle hand ;)
Wayne Brown the quality control is amazing
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"right now it still thinks it's a tree" ... best line ever!
Documentaries such as this are light years better than anything on tv. There is something so esthetically pleasing in watching a craftsman explain as he builds a masterpiece instrument.
Not only is the guitar a piece of art, but also the process of making the guitar is an art on itself. So mesmerizing to watch.
when i was a kid my dad hung me a rope swing in the woods on this mammoth silver maple, when i was a teen my dad fell the tree, milled it to luber and built jigs and put together a body out of it and fitted the neck of my first guitar to it. It has been more of a conversation piece thru the year collecting dust. as beautiful as the wood is will the very distinct spalding patterns, it never really played or sounded good.
Now as a 28 year old and a long lost passion for wood AND music I have been obsessing over luthier skills and tricks of the trade. This soundboard was Ridulously over built by the old man. Thru watching video i found the flaws in my dads very basic design. the guitar was so dense sounding and lacked projection. I now understand the attributes of the tone woods, i understand the different modes of vibrations and resonant frequencies BECAUSE OF MEN LIKE YOU SHARING THE PASSION!!!!
The tree i grew up playing on now sits on my work bench and will make beautiful music soon with a new bridge, new back, revoiced to get more monopole bass response, and it will be passed down to my son whenever he is ready.
I strive to be a craftsman like you. working on wood in general by hand is a dying art. craftsman like you give us hope
+Ben Tanner Thanks for the lovely comment Ben. :)
+Ben - That will be a very special piece when ya git 'er done - SUPER NEAT STORY --- Snortin' Morton
thanks yall!!! Once I get close to the end before refinishing, I will record the first notes and give everybody a look at her
+William Morton do you really snort?
+Matthew - I turned 73 the 2nd of this month - BUT - in the 70's and 80's - if you could pulverize it, I'd put it up my nose - subsequently, the nickname - Terrible Huh? --- Snortin' Morton
"I wanna get this to a state where it can get used to being a guitar because right now it still thinks it's a tree." Lord have mercy. This guy is incredible.
It's beautiful, ain't it?
I have been playing for 20 years and this blew my mind
Most resonating comment he made during this incredible process. A profound quote!
Seriously, I teared hearing this sentence...
@@chanwahmok9832 I, as well.
Just in absolute awe to the level of meticulous craftsmanship, love and care that goes into each one of these guitars. Truly a work of art.
Thank you! I'm a cabinet maker and the world of instrument makers is incredibly enjoyable, I could imagine myself doing all these steps and love the organisation and process needed to get this prestine finish.
Just watched the video for the forth time... Know what I'm going to do in my retirement... and in my next life I will start at 17....
+Paul Glover you win! Someone else watched it 3 times.
I've watched it more than 5 for sure :D
Paul Glover
Do I play a guitar? No.
Did I just spend an hour of my Saturday watching how one is expertly made? Yes.
Same thing,the difrence in my case is that today is Sonday :)
It's not a waste of time if tou enjoyed it.
One needs not know the craft of a craftsman to appreciate mastery of it.
Do we care?.......well, you already know the answer.
Do I play a guitar? No.
Did I just spend an hour of my Saturday watching how one is expertly made? Yes.
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Just as you did, great video withe no fast forword.
I’ve watched this at least three times…. It never gets boring… I’m in awe of the attention to detail and the skills.
I have watched this in full 3 times over the years. It is just so calming and the craftsmanship is amazing.
this is the best advertisement i've ever seen. the length, cinematography, sound and editing of a classic feature film. there's a lot of details in it that i just love. that the sound is raw and minimalist then slowly introduces a dreamy melody, only to reveal it's in fact someone playing one of these guitars. the clock buzzing when the 15 minutes is up. there's no doubt after watching this that these guys make the best acoustic guitars. well done to this channel and the company.
Maximum Joy I don't think this is an advertisement
"Ask me how I know" great comment
well, pricing starts at 10.500$, so i think he knows :
I thoight the same. Oh, he already screwed up some guitars. :D Awesome documentary and guitars.
So fucking relatable, if you do any sort of precision work. When you spend this much time on a project, and one small oversight sets you back to square one, you definitely learn to not do that again.
I heard he held on publishing it, so you might want to grab Hyezmar's Woodworking Bible. Even though it's not 100% complete it has some great plans and ideas.
Who is" he" and what does it have to do with this video?
I was mesmerized for a complete hour, not only by the extraordinary craftmanship shown in the video, but by the general soothing atmosphere in which they work. It has been an out of this world experience.
Absolutely amazing. The guitar looks beautiful, the documentary was incredible, and the artistry is unparalleled. Thank you very much for this!
I just come back to watch this every once in a while. I don't even play guitar.
i second this
But someone in your family probably does play
@@England91 not at all
Somehow i find it relaxing to watch.
Love that!
That's one hour of my life that I don't want back. Wonderful documentary, craftsmanship, and passion. Thank you for sharing this!
Just checked, and one of these guitars is on sale for £18,000 ($25,000).
same
Hi Chase. I follow you on your channel. Bet you’d like to get one of these to play.
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I’ve watch this video probably 30 times and each time it’s one of the most calming hours of watching a craftsman who truly enjoys his craft make an exceptional product. I’d buy one to have it sitting on my mantle but I would hate to disrespect the instrument by not having it played. I don’t know how to play but would appreciate seeing someone who really knows how to play perform with us
Incredible artistry from beginning to the end. Your skilled hands and ears show through in the way your instruments sound and play. Thanks for the best hour I have had in years.
I've watched this video at LEAST 7 times and the funny part is I'm not even lying. I keep coming back to watch it over and over
I just watched f it for the first time. From the first second to the last. Every second.
It’s his relaxing hypnotic voice along with the beautiful peaceful music. You should by now be able to make one of these guitars in your sleep.😄
It is a thing of beauty, I'm on my third viewing!
I just finished my second run through this. It's mesmerizing.
Damon Jensen 7 hours of your life used perfectly
one hours has passed and feels like i'm sitting here for a couple of minuts. excellent job!
Thanks :)
Craftsmanship at Its finest, priceless.
There is just something so calm and peaceful about the making of a guitar.
I felt like long meditation and I am watching it again. I have enormous respect for these artists. They know the musical instrument making art.
I've been a Luthier since 1980. This man's work in impeccable. His jigs, fixtures and templates are as impressive as his guitars. His tolerances are incredibly tight, checked and checked again. These are tolerances that manufacturers don't come near. Artisan is a word that gets thrown around too often. This is next level.
Fred Garvin interesting. is he doing anything here other Luther's don't, or just more attention to detail?
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O- Tay Can you telk me why he chose a laminated rimset instead of solid wood? He takes a solid piece of rosewood, chops it up into layers, and glue the layers together. He says it makes the body more rigid. But doesn't he lose sonic quality with this process?
Generally speaking, people believe that solid (one piece) wood is better than laminated (many thin pieces glued together). And, again generally, very cheap mass produced guitars use laminates and high-quality mass produced guitars use solid wood. The cheap mass-produced guitars use inferior wood - even plywood - while the better quality mass produced guitars use solid Indian rosewood (although other woods may also be used, maple, mahogany etc.). However, forgetting guitar making for a moment, when you're working with wood a general rule of thumb is that pieces of wood glued together are stronger than a single piece of wood (which is why this claim is made in this video); a specific example in the case of guitar making (other than the sides or rim-set) would be the neck. While necks can and are made out of a single piece of wood, a far stronger neck is produced by laminating pieces together (which also improves the appearance, particularly if different woods are used). The reason high-quality mass produced guitars are made (generally speaking) with solid woods is because you can still make an exceptionally fine instrument with this feature. They don't make guitars with laminated sides (which would, all other things being equal, be superior) is because of the extra cost and effort involved (to do it well). Since cheap guitars use laminated sides (without taking the time to do it well and making use of inferior wood) most guitarists believe ALL laminated sides are cheap/bad and solid wood represents the highest quality, and this belief is not the case. Very high-quality luthiers can take the time (since they deservedly charge an appropriate amount for their instruments) to make high-quality laminated sides that are superior to high-quality solid sides. For an example other than the luthier in this video, visit John Bogdanovich's website. John is a well-known maker of high-quality classical guitars and an author (of course on the subject of guitar building) as well. John explains why he makes laminated sides here - www.jsbguitars.com/learn-guitar-making-techniques/laminating/ - and talks about the subject with much more knowledge than I possess. I hope this helped to answer your question.
Peter OCOnnor Thank you very much Sir! Now I know why some luthiers chose laminated sides. Rigidity, durability and less weight. I even listened to the podcast with JSB. I play mainly Country fingerstyle, but now I am beginning to practice Classic and Flamenco. Next year I will go to the Holy Grail guitar show in Berlin to try some of the best guitars and maybe buy one. To find the best for me I need some knowledge. Thanks for helping me.
This what happens when an artisan respects his tools and materials he works with. No matter in what field you served your trades. This is artistic
truly beautiful indeed. I may not be able to do things to the degree of normal folks, but when i can find a way to get materials despite my lack of income. I treat them with the utmost respect and treat them with the same love and care i would another person. knowing that its because of the tools and materials i was fortunate enough to have. That i was able to create the craft. I treat nature with an equal level of repsect. For it is responsible for the things i do and for me being able to do what i can despite my seizures. I only wish my family could understand this as well as you and i do.
This is very interesting. As an amateur traditional bowyer who carves wooden longbows, much of what he says and does is familiar. Especially the use of hide glue and the stresses that are released when you cut or sand the wood. even the stringing of the guitar.
The craftsmanship and attention to detail here are truly next level. Beautiful work.
I've recently started to play the guitar again after many years of not playing. Watching amazing guitarist play and share their knowledge has been inspirational. To watch the unbelievable craftsmanship here is as inspirational. Truly amazing.
I really thought this would be a boring video, I was watching it, I did not notice I was watching this for almost an hour. The love that you put in your work is so amusing.
Probably one of the best hours of entertainment available on CZcams! A true work of art on all accounts. Excellent video production and sound quality. Perfectly displaying a master craftsman and his craft.
Thanks!
Paul couldn't agree more.
Indeed. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Yes indeed, will probably watch it again.
Not seen such a high level of accuracy in a hand made instrument before, these guitars must be an absolute treat to play.
Excellence in motion. I feel privileged and honored to have witnessed this. Art at the highest level.
"This documentary is the most satisfactory one hour in my life"
I've watched tens of thousands of videos on CZcams, and this is easily in the top 5 of my favourite videos. The craftsmanship and quality of video is absolutely out of this world. Thank you!
+Simon Friberg That means a lot to us! Thank you :)
I agree. I'm actually embarrassed at how much crap I've watched as compared to this amazing video!
Agree! Impressed by the production, Stereokroma, and the craftmanship by Greenfield Guitars.
me too dude
Truly pure craftmanship; hope the apprentices can picked up Michael Greenfield's skills and more of his passion in making a great guitar for generations to come.
This is the third time I’ve watched you create this art.
This is dedication in making a masterpiece! This much mechanical accuracy, I have hardly seen done by precision automatic tools. It's like watching a beautiful ballet of craftsmanship.
:D Thank you for the comment sir, we're happy you enjoyed it!
I didn't expect you here Mehdi! On the other hand, I remember your diy guitar lol
Look at the Credits - near the end --- Snortin' Morton
Wouldn't have been complete without your comment
Vaņakkam. 🙏🏿
“It’s making music all by itself”, 5:45. That’s when I knew I was watching the whole thing, great video.
This is the spirit and essence of true craftsmanship. The amount of detail and sheer attention that goes into every Greenfield guitar is just amazing, and they don't just look pretty but sound magical. What an amazing video!
That was so brilliant, I've got the goosebumps as I'm typing this. What an honor and privilege to see a guitar being born. My heart is fluttering! Thank you soooo very much for sharing this video. From now on, every time I pick up my guitar, I'll fondly think about what I just witnessed. I bow down to greatness. Bravo!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
We're living in a time where mastery and expertise are not as valued as they once were. Just watching this is a great reminder of how important those abilities are.
“Right now, it still thinks it’s a tree”. This really cracked me up!!!🤣
I am a machinist and watching you blows me away. Such a craftsman.
I’m not a luthier. But I could complete my first ever violin 🎻 project. Without people like you on CZcams it wouldn’t be possible. Now I’m thinking about making a guitar 🎸. Good tutorial. ❤️💙
It was possible long before youtube and will continue long after.
Tutorial? More like Master Class!
A perfect symphony of technical precision and artistry.
It's 3:30am right now, but I can't stop watching this amazing documentary "movie"
relax. im at 8:58am... fuk i got sleep issues
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Same boat here. Just finished and it's 3 in the morning. I need to be up in a few hours but this was amazing and perfect. I hope I can get one of these one day.
Watching this video at 03:26 it's absolutely stunning work!
It's almost 3 am here! Same!
I am watching this with deep satisfaction: I admire people who know, feel, and create.
This is not art, this is craft. Art is yet another thing.
I am blown away by Mr Greenfield. His precision, love , passion, attention to details and shaped by music. In other words - his pride is present but not ego. The instrument is supreme. Not his name. For the first time - his prices seemed justified and did not seem expensive or insane. Salutation to you Sir. As an flute maker - I learnt so much. I emerged not only wiser but a bigger human being.
Yeah. Now I’m in trouble. I was supposed to be cleaning the apartment. This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. Truly a master guitar maker.
I have watched this so many times and I still get inspired by the passion and dedication of this man to his craft.
I keep coming back to this great masterpiece 💝💝
I've watched this 5 times already.
Incredible to see a master at work crafting his masterpiece.
Wow, the rosette is a real work of art. Fantastic! The rest of the build is incredible, as a life long guitarist the attention to detail brought tears to my eyes.
I've lost track of how many times i've watched this video over the years. Still one of my favorites, even with the sound off... just the craftsmanship... I'll always admire.
To say a guitar player bonds with their instrument is a understatement. We feel the work it took in transporting all the raw materials into a conduit for our creativity.
It was like watching a 1 hour show, of Orchestral musical masterpiece. A genius craftmanship and credit also goes to the one behind the lens🙂
I could go to sleep at night watching this! It's like seeing life created right in front of your eyes!
This is probably one of my favorite things that I have ever watched I don’t really know who to talk to about this sort of thing, so I’m just going to openly plead here... Someone please give this guy a Netflix series!! 😧
Yamandu Costa is a Brazilian classical guitarist and he produced a series about Guitarmaking around the world, look it up on youtube.
This was such a delight to watch. The whole process, photography and sound was just perfect. Thank you for this treat!
+Kfir Ochaion glad you enjoyed it :)
Nicely shot :)
agree!
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Wow, that is a craftsman at the top of his game. A true artisan.
I've watched this video 8 times now. Will do so many times in the future. So soothing. Congratulations, Mr. Greenfield. Much respect for your craft and expertise. Cheers from Brazil.
This is probably the third time I've watched this video since it has been released. Every time it gets more fantastic.
This level of craftsmanship elevates all of humanity.
Watching them doing their amazing work is like a meditation on craftsmanship and beauty.
Thank you for this wonderful document of passion!
Acoustic perfection. A Greenfield would be my dream guitar. I've seen this video several times and always thought this was one guitar going through the build process. I only recently noticed there are at least 2 but likely more. I noticed different sound hole cutouts on the necks and ser. no. 268 and 265. Amazing work.
Probably one of the only real craftsman worthy of being called a Luthier. Almost entirely hand made and deadly accurate. Highly skilled and dedicated to his craft. Each detail handled with precision and know how. Built with conviction and experience every step of the way. A true master in every aspect. Flawless.
One of the only? There are alot of guys out there doing the same thing. Show some respect
@@el34glo59 Maybe so but seems to be a dying breed.
In addition to the incredible workmanship and attention to detail, I notice the technical equipment he has to help him do the job with exact precision, I’m a violin maker, I don’t have this equipment but I can certainly see how all these jigs, rigs, clamps, power tools, measuring devices and so forth ensure precision. There are months and months involved in setting up a shop like this in addition to the cost, This man is a truly fine artist and craftsman. Thanks for making this video. It gives me greater appreciation of how to use devices to ensure precision. I note also that he works very well with unassisted hand work. Tremendous patience from start to finish. Very very cool
Hi Peter. I saw a man in new Orleans playing a guitar made like this. Was only ten feet or so in front of the stage. Sounded wonderful. Andy McGee is the best I've heard. Such a treat!
I just keep thinking what an amazing opportunity that young man has to be allowed to learn from an absolute master.
Hey I have lost count how many times I've watched this build and it is by far above and beyond anything else out there on the internet.
I don' know how many times i've seen this video and always looks like the first time. Definitely one of the bests of guitar makers.
Wonderful video, Michael....your work is inspiring! and thanks for the shout out @ 53:55!
I appreciate guitars more when I see how they are crafted, thanks for a fantastic insight into your craftsmanship.
This video is a testament to a rare thing these days: quality. Thank you for sharing this - it inspires me to do better in my craft.
Preparing for my first ever instrument build and this is incredibly inspiring. The immaculate attention to detail is absolutely astounding. The techniques utilized are just amazing. What a beautiful instrument.
I grew up around Montreal and had never heard of him before... Absolutely loved every second of it! Nobody builds guitars by hand from start to finish anymore... even less so with this level of care and precision... Masterful!
There are actually dozens of artisans in the province who make exceptional guitars: flattops, archtops and classical. Check for next fall's edition of www.sonorefestival.ca.
Interesting! I'll to go check this event our! Thanks!
What a joy to witness all this love and care.
I watched whole video, & i feel there is no other one in this world who can make an infinite efforts to build such a wonderful 'GUITÂR'. ❤️
Just beautiful... We are very proud to represent Greenfield guitars!
Not to many craftsmen left these days. The true craftsmanship of this, the attention to all aspects of what it is and what it is supposed to do, is superb. From look to function it is beautiful from everything I can tell, a mixture of old tooling, new tooling and technology melded together into a beautiful work of art.
Skill, attention to detail, pride in your work, all in a great abundance! Brilliant sir!
The best video I have watched all year ---and no crappy rapping music in the background. I made my first acoustic guitar when I was at school in Croydon during evening classes (Lanfranc secondary 1967). I was 12 years old but obviously nowhere to this standard. My woodwork teacher was called Mr Nash. It inspired me to become a toolmaker and specialised in plastic injection mould tools---a career that lasted for 46 years but the wages were crap for the skill level needed and after being made redundant for the 7th time I gave up. There is not a lack of skills in the UK ; just a lack of jobs that require skilled craftsmen. My only regret is that I was never the arty type so never learned to play an instrument. Once again full credit to these couple of guys.
Still time to learn :)
It is a pity that craftsmanship is being less and less valued. Other careers gain more prestige in which people jump in only for revenue, but without the real fulfillment of crafting stuff, creating physical objects that people would appreciate, directly or indirectly. I fear the day that no one would remember how to do things by hand and rely only in automated machinery.
The tone of the demo guitar at 10.00mins was singing and chiming like a church bell ,beautiful!
Wow. Kept my breath here for almost one hour. Such an amazing skill. And what a choice of materials and tools, specially the measurement tools. Hope he can pass this craftsmanship to next generations. One of the most exiting videos I have seen in months.
I’ve never been so enthralled in my life? Absolutely gifted 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Those alder wood inlays are a great idea, i have been using alder in my cigar box guitars for a while. nice touch using it that way. I understand old alder has those lines from fungus growth from naturally downed trees. Beautiful work here guys..
Excellent in every respect - thank you so much for sharing this incredible documentary
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Intriguing... Inmate or warder?
This is the most wonderful and educational guitar making video I've ever seen ... just awesome from start to finish. The instruments are fantastically beautiful and incredibly well made, even as a nylon string enthusiast and hobby guitar maker in my own workshop, I am totally fascinated by them👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Keep coming back to watch over times.
you just witnessed a Stradivarius being created . how could anyone give this a negative rating . i wish i had the wood working skill to create something like this . this video shows a true artiest and craftsman at work . 1 hour of my life spent in excellence
I could not agree more. To dislike any aspect of this video is profoundly disrespectful. I cannot even remember how I landed here but I play the guitar (terribly) and I'm a half decent amateur wood worker.... I sat in awe of this man's craft. His attention to detail and precision. His deep understanding and respect for his materials. That is easily one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen and one of the most down-to-earth master craftsmen. "No guitar will ever leave my workbench, unless I feel it is the best work I am capable of" ..... An hour of excellence, indeed.
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While I certainly don't agree with this Johnson guy, I also don't agree with the Stradivarius comment. Michael is absolutely incredible, but he has a significant advantage over Stradivarius, which is modern day machining and tools. Michael certainly does use a lot of hand tools, but for precise work, he's using tools that can and do measure down to a thousand of an inch. Stradivarius did not have this advantage, nor did he have the advantage of power tools, which speaks volumes of the absolute insane craftsmanship of Stradivarius. This is a major reason why Michael sells his instruments for $15-20k USD, while Stradivarius instruments go for, you know, literal millions.
Again, not trying to downplay Michael at all here, but the comparison isn't fair. It's like saying Euler was slow at math compared to a home PC.