REAL BLUES: Delta Blues on the Weissenborn Lap Slide Guitar

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  • čas přidán 19. 08. 2021
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Komentáře • 634

  • @tc3895
    @tc3895 Před 2 lety +375

    Friday ,can of beer, listening to Justin Johnson playing a slide guitar...Doesn`t get any better than that.

    • @Mega666Master
      @Mega666Master Před 2 lety +9

      Feelin' it, dude!🍻🤘🏻

    • @thinkinyblinko6666
      @thinkinyblinko6666 Před 2 lety +12

      I wish I had a mind as so very easily amused as yours friend. It takes a big dose of LSD and a big tank of nitrous and a couple cosplaying whores blowing me to reach "doesn't get any better than this" levels of satisfaction

    • @pchillout
      @pchillout Před 2 lety +8

      Friday night, the Jordan River, weak campfire light, Justin and the sound of the water..

    • @bambamn8019
      @bambamn8019 Před 2 lety +1

      @ t c preach good sir

    • @OrbofShingeki
      @OrbofShingeki Před 2 lety +2

      @@thinkinyblinko6666 boy the backend of that sounds awful lol

  • @unfixablegop
    @unfixablegop Před 2 lety +116

    He's never in a hurry, even when he's moving fast.

    • @WeAreNotAmused
      @WeAreNotAmused Před 2 lety

      When you're in a hurry it's easy to trip your self up and quite often the hurry. Ends up being a hindrance
      And what is the worst part is the lack of appreciation to savor the experience

    • @LaplacianDalembertian
      @LaplacianDalembertian Před měsícem

      Gosh, I wanna put Humbackers from Mustaine set or from Darrel set on one of these and switch it into Metal Rig for a good Doom Metal.

  • @VioletsOnMars
    @VioletsOnMars Před 2 lety +167

    Within the first two seconds, you could just hear the soul in this instrument. Great sound Justin! 👍

    • @jeromeknasinski3862
      @jeromeknasinski3862 Před 2 lety +5

      My dad played lap style slide guitar

    • @stevenpoyzer4747
      @stevenpoyzer4747 Před 2 lety +5

      I must say I enjoy playing my Mahogany Weissenborn more than my Republic Parlor resonator ! Honestly, I find it is easier to play with a slide, than my resonator. I believe it’s caused by the curve of the nut!

    • @chrisschmitt3860
      @chrisschmitt3860 Před 2 lety +3

      Really nice, from the dude that brought you the 3 string shovel…..

    • @alveer3321
      @alveer3321 Před 2 lety +1

      TruthZ 🙏🔅🔆🔅🔆🔅🔆🔅🔆👏🏞🎨🌕☀️🌊

    • @LoneWolf-McWeed
      @LoneWolf-McWeed Před rokem

      That thing does sound astounding

  • @brentverbois3131
    @brentverbois3131 Před 2 lety +172

    Your play seems like water in a river. Just flows on down to where it naturally need to be.

    • @jonathanlee5314
      @jonathanlee5314 Před 2 lety +11

      I like that comparison. A river flows just as fast or slow as it needs to move all that water.

    • @robc.5745
      @robc.5745 Před 2 lety +4

      You can see a picture in your head , a movie , and somethin' is going to happen.cool.

    • @lyndonfox3030
      @lyndonfox3030 Před 2 lety +1

      Swampy sound lads

    • @LoneWolf-McWeed
      @LoneWolf-McWeed Před rokem +1

      Justin’s playing is like a trickling spring in the middle of a woods. It’s that pure and it’s that clean
      ✌🏻❤️🎶

    • @LoneWolf-McWeed
      @LoneWolf-McWeed Před rokem

      That’s the difference between women and water........ water can make a decision 😂🤣😂

  • @sbw1794
    @sbw1794 Před 2 lety +108

    What a great vibe. Waiting on my last load then I am home bound. It's been a long stressful week. This is exactly what my soul needed!!!!
    Thank you Justin!!!!!!
    I think we need a bootlegger series album of just lapsteel!!!!!
    Hope y'all have beautiful weekend 😎🤘🍻

    • @timothycormier3494
      @timothycormier3494 Před 2 lety +1

      Back at ya bro!! Peace ✌️

    • @SkunkPunch73
      @SkunkPunch73 Před 2 lety +2

      Have a safe trip back brother😘👍

    • @andyroo8592
      @andyroo8592 Před 2 lety +5

      Go for it Bandit, we'll keep Smokey Bear occupied.

    • @sbw1794
      @sbw1794 Před 2 lety

      @@andyroo8592 😎🍻

    • @sbw1794
      @sbw1794 Před 2 lety +1

      @@SkunkPunch73 thank you😎

  • @garywhitt98
    @garywhitt98 Před 2 lety +11

    Emerald has outdone themselves with the Solace. Carbon fiber, zero internal bracing, awesome sound, and lighter than any lap guitar. Justin, thanks for putting it through its paces.

  • @jiminnorthdallas1227
    @jiminnorthdallas1227 Před 7 měsíci +3

    The concentration, feeling, and delicate touch that Harpo had when he played. Beautiful.

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 Před 2 lety +27

    Feet up… head back…. Eyes closed … listening….ahhhhh, that’s so nice!!🤗❤️🐝

    • @marjorieandrzejewski7996
      @marjorieandrzejewski7996 Před 2 lety

      Hi 👋 @Deborah Danhauer, Did you know that Justin Johnson is now on Patreon? I would like to personally invite you to join us on Patreon where we enjoy Justin Johnson's Patreon-only Livestream Concerts and many more perks like song 🎵 requests and so much more including Master Classes if you play guitar and need help on anything you're working on, also backtracks and Mp3 downloads just to name a few. Here is the link and I hope to see you there soon. We are a great group of friends that want to see that his music 🎶 continues on. www.patreon.com/justinjohnsonlive

  • @wernerspitzenberger6916
    @wernerspitzenberger6916 Před 2 lety +15

    its always surprising, how many variations are possible in a simple kind of music like the blues.. phantastic performance, simple but pure

  • @intersepter100
    @intersepter100 Před 2 lety +17

    To me, slide is true Blues, it can make a guitar cry

  • @FABIOGATTINO
    @FABIOGATTINO Před 2 lety +20

    Your music blesses our souls, relieves our hearts from suffering, lightens our thoughts and makes our blood boil in our veins. Thanx for your mission. We love you.

  • @aniquinstark4347
    @aniquinstark4347 Před 2 lety +15

    There's something really special about the shape of a weissenborn that gives them incredible tone and sustain. Probably the longest sustaining lapsteels I've ever used, including resonators.

  • @uphillbothways2287
    @uphillbothways2287 Před 2 lety +7

    Truly appreciate the opportunity to be hearing this right now. What a blessing to have such perfectly grounding music to share with my family & friends. You stay classy, San Diego.

  • @thealeons3179
    @thealeons3179 Před 2 lety +25

    This man has to have had some pain and suffering in his life. There's no way you can put that much emotion behind every no without feeling the hurt. Absolutely phenomenal

    • @timcornelius1912
      @timcornelius1912 Před 2 lety +6

      This ol boy is a healer. His soul is medicinal. Nothin like the blues to chase away the blues.

    • @drsmithfield1267
      @drsmithfield1267 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Exactly. You don't learn from your successes. Not my thoughts it's what little I've learned. God bless and keep you always, friend.

    • @Kartkaproductions
      @Kartkaproductions Před 5 měsíci

      It is called blues baby ;p

  • @georgrittel4243
    @georgrittel4243 Před 2 lety +5

    What a great sound! Last Sunday I listened to Bad Temper Joe playing live a wooden Weissenborn. The rich sound coming from the large resonance space was so beautiful. It drove me to tears.

  • @lewolf2884
    @lewolf2884 Před 2 lety +11

    You are my MASTER... and when it comes to your slide work... You are my GOD!!! I so love your work and music, especially slidin' on the Laps and the Resonators!!! 🐺

  • @timothycormier3494
    @timothycormier3494 Před 2 lety +6

    Justin on a Friday night!
    I’ve been watching the Ritchie Blackmore channel and like he said. Every note being perfect is boring. When you’re reaching and sometimes the wrong note. It shows that you’re trying and looking for something new! To me?! That’s delta blues. Thanks Justin!!

  • @jleeraske6122
    @jleeraske6122 Před 2 lety +6

    I could listen to that all day long. It has a awesome tone

  • @bobjohnston4325
    @bobjohnston4325 Před 2 lety +21

    How in the hillbilly hell could someone hit the thumbs down button on this one. This is awesome and goes right to the soul! Thank you JJ!

    • @glenchapman3899
      @glenchapman3899 Před 2 lety

      Probably thought he should be playing standing up or something lol

    • @sayerma
      @sayerma Před měsícem

      Some sad fuck who listens to commercial radio

  • @elizacrawford6686
    @elizacrawford6686 Před 2 lety +3

    Always make time to listen to Justin ... It's like a soul healing. Every. Damn. Time.

  • @MarcAndre1
    @MarcAndre1 Před 2 lety +1

    You sir... Have stirred my soul.

  • @Dolenin
    @Dolenin Před 2 lety +11

    Красота, мозг впитывает как губка такую музыку. Можно слушать без остановки долгое время не напрягаясь.

  • @phillipyates728
    @phillipyates728 Před 2 lety +8

    Justin's touch and feel is an absolute heavenly gift , wow talk about heart massage ,you got it going on son ,keep up the great work ,smoother than Tennessee whiskey

  • @twinshock175
    @twinshock175 Před 2 lety +2

    That just made want to dig out my Lap and hear it again, so nice to hear this one.

  • @nelsonwebber401
    @nelsonwebber401 Před 2 lety +2

    You make it look so effortless! And it sounds so good... Thanks for posting these videos. I always enjoy them.

  • @Aeropack
    @Aeropack Před 2 lety

    Thank you for that moment of "meditative state of mind"... and soul.

  • @tiagonesh8
    @tiagonesh8 Před 2 lety +1

    Yes, I do! Thank you for this song.

  • @10mey
    @10mey Před 2 lety +2

    Haunting, harrowing and healing, all at once, terrific!!!

  • @AGPullen
    @AGPullen Před 2 lety +1

    Such great sound, amazing tone! You never cease to amaze Justin! I always look forward to your uploads! Thank you!

  • @robertmillar9279
    @robertmillar9279 Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent! As usual. Thanks Justin.

  • @KevinMerinoCreations
    @KevinMerinoCreations Před 2 lety +8

    I love watching the face of guitar breath out the soulful sounds of those notes!

  • @hypnoraythompson5824
    @hypnoraythompson5824 Před 2 lety +2

    That Sir was so clean, I sat mesmerized.

  • @cefarther3945
    @cefarther3945 Před rokem

    There is no one better on this earth--true talent, true skill, creative mind, one with the instrument. I am so impressed with each and every video.

  • @mikebell611
    @mikebell611 Před 2 lety

    Not only can I see it and hear it, I can feel it. JJ is awesome and I can listen to him 24/7.

  • @SkunkPunch73
    @SkunkPunch73 Před 2 lety +3

    I can’t explain how the slide just seems to grab my inner being and soothe and sort of electrify it. Just as if it’s a separate part of me or should I say I can feel the shell/ body we are held in while on this level of existence! Sorry if that doesn’t make any sense people. Thanking you very kindly Dr Johnson for another beautiful bit of therapy ✌️ stay safe and healthy 😘👍

  • @emeraldguitars
    @emeraldguitars Před 2 lety +4

    Could listen to you play all day long Justin, fabulous stuff!

  • @Stephen-zq2wf
    @Stephen-zq2wf Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic to the Last Note ..

  • @dejavu666wampas9
    @dejavu666wampas9 Před 2 lety +2

    Damn, there is awesome talent in his hands. Could listen to him slide all day.

  • @rickoliver2059
    @rickoliver2059 Před 2 lety +3

    I just love that siren sounding at the background of a good quality lapsteel guitar , beautiful warm tones and perfect pitch . Cheers from NZ friend .

  • @johnedwards1685
    @johnedwards1685 Před 2 lety +1

    A soul from the Golden Age in this one.

  • @kimmiranda5619
    @kimmiranda5619 Před 2 lety +1

    I totally dig that old school style!
    What a cool gift and thank you sir for sharing it!

  • @ffirstllast9066
    @ffirstllast9066 Před 2 lety +1

    a powerful soul massage

  • @robertclarkguitar
    @robertclarkguitar Před 2 lety

    I absolutely love slide guitar ..more in Gilmour style but because of his work I've been delving more into the blues more and am blown away. Just like you played here. Amazing emotional feel.

  • @pav2375
    @pav2375 Před 2 lety +7

    I love the Weissenborn. I have one being custom built now by a luthier in Italy. You make that carbon sound like it has soul. This is the best representation of the carbon Weissenborn. They should pay you for this video! Fantastic!

  • @user-dq4wd7sb1b
    @user-dq4wd7sb1b Před 2 lety

    Шикарно!!! Один из гитарных богов...!!!!!!

  • @JeffM---
    @JeffM--- Před 2 lety

    Beautiful!!

  • @Man_fay_the_Bru
    @Man_fay_the_Bru Před 2 lety

    That thing is sublime sounding.

  • @keithfarrington8179
    @keithfarrington8179 Před 2 lety +2

    perfect timing, on every level. from my perspective.

  • @normandbrodeur558
    @normandbrodeur558 Před 2 lety +1

    Quelle chance, quelle joie, quel bonheur et quel plaisir de regarder et surtout, d'écouter les vidéos que tu nous présentes. C'est un cadeau que j'apprécie et qui fait partie de mon quotidien. Merci Justin Johnson! (What luck, what joy, what happiness and what pleasure to watch and above all, to listen to the videos you present to us. It is a gift that I appreciate and that is part of my daily life. Thank you Justin Johnson!)

  • @user-pg9jq7rd8j
    @user-pg9jq7rd8j Před rokem +2

    Волшебство и магия! Спасибо большое Джастину за его Музыку!

  • @theprestriedge4657
    @theprestriedge4657 Před 2 lety

    Just lovely

  • @stefaneestien5280
    @stefaneestien5280 Před 6 měsíci

    Just superb - good listen all night to these blues!

  • @edgarzambrano9636
    @edgarzambrano9636 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic Justin!!!

  • @user-pq6pq3ko3o
    @user-pq6pq3ko3o Před 20 dny

    love your light touch!

  • @BuffaloAlice
    @BuffaloAlice Před 2 lety +2

    I just discovered you today, and I have fallen completely and utterly in love. Thank you for existing. 🥰🥰

  • @TheDuanebonnell
    @TheDuanebonnell Před 2 lety

    Wow. If I had to pick a song to describe my mood the day my Momma passed this would be it. Moved me to tears. Thank you for this.

  • @CampandCamera
    @CampandCamera Před 2 lety +1

    Man, wow! This is my favorite so far!!!

  • @trailofROS
    @trailofROS Před 2 lety +1

    Love it. So spine-chillingly raw. Keep it going, Justin!

  • @billyfeels5393
    @billyfeels5393 Před 2 lety

    Love that sound

  • @edsmart5801
    @edsmart5801 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! Thank you for making my soul hurt less!

  • @joestrummer32
    @joestrummer32 Před 2 lety

    This bloke just gets better...been listening to him for a long while now...amazers me every time....keep on keeping fella..

  • @robertmcdowell6936
    @robertmcdowell6936 Před 2 lety +4

    What a nice lead-in to weekend. Thanks Justin

  • @deanmary1969
    @deanmary1969 Před 2 lety

    Sweet and does have that River Easy Flow Great Post and Thanks Justin
    Well it's the weekend again slide on into it .Just Sweet !

  • @malcolmironmonger
    @malcolmironmonger Před 2 lety +1

    So good that it makes my skin crawl!!!

  • @canadianroot
    @canadianroot Před 2 lety +6

    From shovels to cigar boxes to skateboards to........carbon?! This dude can do it all.

  • @Jimmie16
    @Jimmie16 Před rokem

    Sitting here in Glasgow, Scotland and oh what a joy it is to hear your laid back blues.

  • @pmdinaz
    @pmdinaz Před 2 lety +1

    I haven"t heard that many variations of this instrument but the tone seems amazingly balanced between those lows and mids and highs. Sweet!!

  • @johnjacques8089
    @johnjacques8089 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely

  • @catzdollz9810
    @catzdollz9810 Před 2 lety +1

    BRAVO!!!!!!!!

  • @silverlakegirl9078
    @silverlakegirl9078 Před 2 lety

    There are no words....... That sound is other-worldly. JJ is from another planet.

  • @raybrennan7851
    @raybrennan7851 Před 2 lety

    Just brilliant

  • @Faydit212
    @Faydit212 Před 2 lety +4

    Perfect tone, great musician, great guitar!

  • @keithusace4352
    @keithusace4352 Před 2 lety

    On the first note I fell in love with the tone and an absolute beautiful instrument

  • @ericbeard7264
    @ericbeard7264 Před 2 lety

    Your mastery of the notes and picking is just mind blowing no matter what I listen to in your recordings 🙌🙌🙌

  • @johnmitchelljr
    @johnmitchelljr Před 2 lety +3

    Ever since I heard my first Weissenborn , fell in love with the sound. Even tried to make my version of one. Sounds good to me but weighs a ton. Now this the guitar comes rolling into the 21 first century. Bet it's pretty light. Thank you for showing me this inspirational guitar and playing. Still great channel. Thank you Mr. Johnson.

  • @daveh5635
    @daveh5635 Před 2 lety +3

    Lovely! So sweet!

  • @anicma
    @anicma Před 2 lety

    Beautiful

  • @danielediolaiti1520
    @danielediolaiti1520 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Justin.

  • @WeAreNotAmused
    @WeAreNotAmused Před 2 lety

    Righteous man. Very rich.and seasoned Sound.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve Před 2 lety +2

    Nothing like listening to JJ play some real blues on a slide guitar! 👍👍🎸🎸😉😉

  • @foghornleghorn262
    @foghornleghorn262 Před 2 lety +2

    Reminds me of the hammer dulcimer my Granpap used to play. What a beautiful sound that instrument made.

  • @roguethinker6284
    @roguethinker6284 Před 2 lety

    My soul has found respite once again with MR! Justin Johnson

  • @THE-APEX
    @THE-APEX Před 2 lety +1

    Lost for words. Mind blown. Daaaaaang.

  • @marysefonta8371
    @marysefonta8371 Před 2 lety +2

    Design and Sound Fabulous !

  • @CD-xo5ju
    @CD-xo5ju Před 2 lety

    Great stuff Justin

  • @chrislecky710
    @chrislecky710 Před 2 lety

    SOUNDS AWESOME.

  • @evanking920
    @evanking920 Před 29 dny

    Pure Genius

  • @gaylegreer9798
    @gaylegreer9798 Před 2 lety

    Hubby just came in from the wood shop; He about melted when he heard this!!
    What a wonderful, soulful sound!!

  • @sundownsigns
    @sundownsigns Před 2 lety

    Love it!

  • @Cliffswanson
    @Cliffswanson Před 2 lety +9

    Whoa, I really need to try this tuning on my baritone lap steel. Thanks for posting, Justin!

    • @justinjohnsonlive
      @justinjohnsonlive  Před 2 lety +7

      You should!... and this isn't even a baritone. Lap steels always sound great when the strings are slinky... just make sure you don't push them in too hard, or they go sharp. 🤘

  • @FREEMAN....
    @FREEMAN.... Před 2 lety

    Beautiful!
    Thanks for the tuning

  • @annesandlian1342
    @annesandlian1342 Před 2 lety +4

    Oh yes!!!!! It's Friday night!!! Cheers 🥃🥃Amazing and relaxing. Thanks for sharing your talent with us

  • @zachboggs1300
    @zachboggs1300 Před 2 lety +1

    Truly speaks to my soul ❤️

  • @kendallturnage9058
    @kendallturnage9058 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic.

  • @BMWHP2
    @BMWHP2 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks Justin, I love to listening to your music while building my classical guitars 👍

  • @danbgt
    @danbgt Před 2 lety

    Excellent!!

  • @guitarifuldexter6366
    @guitarifuldexter6366 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this jam! Nothing is better than a bit of Justin.

  • @GREATCANADIANDOG
    @GREATCANADIANDOG Před 2 lety +6

    Amazing playing and disnt sell his Soul!

  • @jeromeknasinski3862
    @jeromeknasinski3862 Před 2 lety

    Love me some Slide Guitar Blues.
    Outstanding

  • @claudiosironi7591
    @claudiosironi7591 Před 2 lety

    Bravo !