Not only is he an incredibly talented player, he is very articulate and well-spoken. Nice job explaining the process so even a lay-person could understand what's actually happening while he's playing.
Not only are you an incredibly talented commenter, you are very articulate and well-spoken. Nice job explaining the process so even a lay-person could understand what's actually happening while you're typing.
Why? Because he can play a shovel? I am not impressed at all. Who gives a shit. Would you be impressed if i made a guitar out of an oak stool in my living room? Point is it's not what it's being played on. He isn't going to make this amazing music because it's a shovel. You are simping for a gimmick
@@Kabinretiree lol. Master. Hardly a master. He made a guitar out of a shovel. Thats not called being a master thats called doing dumb shit for views so people like you can feed his ego. Who cares. Its a shovel. Oooooo he is playing a shovel. Wow amazing. Any jackass can play a shovel bro
I wake up to Justin johnsons music everyday I don't have very much at all but when I put your music on I can do anything and it makes me rich beyond my wildest dreams it gets me through all things thanks thank you Justin your the best, and I mean it. God bless you
Justin Johnson is by far my favorite guitar player. I was never into it until Justin - and the 3 string guitar just got me, I don’t own one yet but I will , it will be my fist instrument ever.! I don’t come from a musical family . I’m 40 and this instrument just gets me. Thank you
I agree very incredibly talented. Very blessed. Like I've said before. It's like the souls just enter. God bless you brother and keep up the good work. God bless America
Brilliant, a maths teacher once taught us KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid, in age having done that (Kept it simple) I stepped back and realised how complicated my working ended up looking. Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it, Stefan, Jersey, Channel Islands
How is playing a potato digger sensitive? Its a stupid shovel. You guys all ass kissing this guy is ridiculous. Its about music not about if you can play music on a garden tool. Oh. I sang through a microphone that was made out of a sprinkler head arent i awesome? You idiots.
Wow, made me smile listening to the blues you were playing, here in England a shovel is nicknamed a "banjo" on building sights, fuckin incredible sound. Enjoy listening to you play mate whatever you've got😁👍🎶
This guy. THIS FREAKIN GUY! I swear Justin could play a tennis racket... At this point, Justin Johnston's name should be popping up on every "Greatest Guitarist" list.
Justin I enjoy your talent and your music. I hope Nikki relayed to you I received my Shovel Guitar. It’s perfect and Thank You again for your help. Roland Vietnam Vet. God Bless my Friend.
Anyone else come here because of Wings of Pegasus? Awesome stuff Justin! Amazing. Damn, I want to make one now and learn to play like you. I can dream!
I've never even held one of those guitars in my hands, yet I already know how to play it. That's because I play by ear. If I can hear it I can play it. Had a friend one time who played piano, but he was what they call "note bound." which means that without the sheet music up there in front of him he couldn't play. Of course, I might not be able to now because of the arthritis in my hands, but then slide on my lap is probably what I'd be confined to these days. Had an old simi hollow body guitar one time, and I took the nut off of it and replaced it with a raised nut in order to get the strings up off of the fretboard. I learned a bunch of songs, including "In My Time Of Dying," and, "When The Levee Breaks," just to name a couple. Yeah, that sounds good. I like that.
Hey Dude! I really can't play a guitar... but i really love many kinds of music.... as an example elmore james... muddy waters.... mark knopfler and all the good players we may think of. Until the moment I first see you play these nice songs on a fuckin shovel, I tought all the good musicians are dead or pretty old. Thank you for rescue of the music-world!
Always love your videos man. I probably should've figured you'd have a RUclips. I've been watching everything on facebook. Edit: Noticed this wasn't actually his channel, but he was the one who linked it to his fb.
This was made by George Parfitt for his Winston Churchill Fellowship, researching cigar box guitars and roots instruments in America. Check out the rest of the project at www.dockyardguitars.com/blog/
I was told once that "hitch Hiking" with my thumb on the neck was bad form for guitar, But I have a 3 string shovel, so the neck is round. I can only get my slide around and under if I use my thumb along the neck on the back. I also noticed you did some hitch hiking yourself, and you sound excellent. Any thoughts? Seems like to keep the slide straight on the frets you have to hitch hike a bit.
I'd like to know what guitar effects and settings along with what amplifier and amp settings Justin used to make this recording. If possible can you please add this info above?
Not only is he an incredibly talented player, he is very articulate and well-spoken. Nice job explaining the process so even a lay-person could understand what's actually happening while he's playing.
Well said (no pun intended).
👏👏👏
So true, on all points of your comment
@@Maxxis1941 🤣
Not only are you an incredibly talented commenter, you are very articulate and well-spoken. Nice job explaining the process so even a lay-person could understand what's actually happening while you're typing.
@@jtyearsley well commented on the comment (no pun intended)
👏👏👏
Justin,
you have a gift for playing.
You have a gift for teaching!!
And, thank you for sharing that gift!!!
He's in a class all by himself. My utmost respect.
LEGEND…You are a Master
Why? Because he can play a shovel? I am not impressed at all. Who gives a shit. Would you be impressed if i made a guitar out of an oak stool in my living room? Point is it's not what it's being played on. He isn't going to make this amazing music because it's a shovel. You are simping for a gimmick
@@Kabinretiree lol. Master. Hardly a master. He made a guitar out of a shovel. Thats not called being a master thats called doing dumb shit for views so people like you can feed his ego. Who cares. Its a shovel. Oooooo he is playing a shovel. Wow amazing. Any jackass can play a shovel bro
Justin que lindo que suena tu música con los distintos instrumentos que armas para que sea 1 guitarra!!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This is an *amazing* amount of theory, history, instruction etc. - several months (years?) of info in just over 4 minutes.
That is truly impressive.
I wake up to Justin johnsons music everyday I don't have very much at all but when I put your music on I can do anything and it makes me rich beyond my wildest dreams it gets me through all things thanks thank you Justin your the best, and I mean it. God bless you
You wake up to someone playing a stupid shovel? Your life must suck
I hope you are rich still.
Justin Johnson is by far my favorite guitar player. I was never into it until Justin - and the 3 string guitar just got me, I don’t own one yet but I will , it will be my fist instrument ever.! I don’t come from a musical family . I’m 40 and this instrument just gets me. Thank you
So do you have one now?
Yes, i'm also interested if you have one now :)
Btw, isn't fretless guitar hard to start from at the very beginning?
Hang in there because it’s definitely a cool feeling once you get one. Had mine for going on 3 years. You will achieve this goal.
Why play 3 strings? Are you that big of a loser you can't play 6.
Wish I found this 5 years ago when I first started, this is by far THE most helpful shortcut to learning quickly.
No its not. Playing a shovel is for idiots. Pick up the real thing.
This video packed way more of an INFORMATION punch than expected! Excellent explanation, and such a fantastic sound!
Thanks for a very great lesson!!!
Well done! I was sold on the shovel guitar the moment I heard one played. It's basic & simple easy to pick three strings. Most amazing its soulful!
This is very cool! Really liked the sound and that sustain.
What a sweet, forlorn sound. Great tutorial, history lesson and more. Thanks for posting.
One word says it all " AWESOME "
Educational, inspirational and creative jam session, keep on brother!
I agree very incredibly talented.
Very blessed. Like I've said before. It's like the souls just enter. God bless you brother and keep up the good work.
God bless America
Very cool! Love how that instrument sounds!
This guy is a genius, I want a shovel three string guitar. That soumd had me crawling walls. I love it ❤
Anything in your hands sounds like angel's voice...
Love the sound.❤
Sounds like lightning boy on the movie crossroads.,, Arlen Roth.
Brilliant, a maths teacher once taught us KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid, in age having done that (Kept it simple) I stepped back and realised how complicated my working ended up looking. Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it, Stefan, Jersey, Channel Islands
I dig it!! My friend makes cigar box 🪕s, you are awesome at your crafts.
this guy rules! such sensitivity and insight.
He sure does! It was such a pleasure to spend time with him.
Well said Aaron!!
Aaron Clodfelter
well yeah... he doesn't "rule" tho'..... corporations and banksters rule....
Aaron Clodfelter..as others have remarked, his music is amplified by his intellect. Astoundingly haunting blues!
How is playing a potato digger sensitive? Its a stupid shovel. You guys all ass kissing this guy is ridiculous. Its about music not about if you can play music on a garden tool. Oh. I sang through a microphone that was made out of a sprinkler head arent i awesome? You idiots.
Anytime I see you touch a 3 string shovel I got to watch,I play blues harmonica, you know, keep rocking brother!!!!!😎👍🎶
Thanks for the lesson. People can now dig a shovel, not just the other way round
Wow, made me smile listening to the blues you were playing, here in England a shovel is nicknamed a "banjo" on building sights, fuckin incredible sound.
Enjoy listening to you play mate whatever you've got😁👍🎶
Justin, you are the coolest of the cool! Dude, you have TALENT! Thank you so much for sharing your great music.
How is playing a shovel talent? Any jackass can play a shovel
This guy. THIS FREAKIN GUY! I swear Justin could play a tennis racket...
At this point, Justin Johnston's name should be popping up on every "Greatest Guitarist" list.
I liked that alot. I'm go make myself one of those now haha wish me luck
Did you do it?
done?
Did you do it ?
Get the feeling this guy could get a good sound outta a spiders web
right?
It's a. #2. Shovel which I used as a gandy dancer on a mid-western railroad to replace old ties.
Maaaaan... the tone...
So simple yet so amazing. Love your videos
How is that amazing? You can make a guitar out of anything. You know what? Only an actual guitar is the real thing. Click bait
Justin I enjoy your talent and your music. I hope Nikki relayed to you I received my Shovel Guitar. It’s perfect and Thank You again for your help. Roland Vietnam Vet. God Bless my Friend.
Thats just beatiful man!
This guy really has a good understanding of things
AND a really good ability to explain his understanding.
¡AND real enthusiasm!
Once again Mr J.J. proves he's a genius.
Wow, I love the sound.
:41 I love how you make it cry...
Anyone else come here because of Wings of Pegasus? Awesome stuff Justin! Amazing. Damn, I want to make one now and learn to play like you. I can dream!
How did you go, did you end up making one...it was 10 months and a pandemic...?
Brother ty for this vid i love ur music i listen to it all the time u r definitely a legend in ur own right 🤙🤙
The Man Speaks 😮👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 Justin, you are the Best 🔥✨✨⚡⚡
You are the best guitar player I have ever heard I would love you to come to Massachusetts
I could listen to him all day
What size on of strings?
going off a standard 6 string electric i used the 32 gauge, 24 gauge and 16 gauge from the ernie ball pink packet of strings
You make it look so easy.
Have fun keeping that in tune.
I've never even held one of those guitars in my hands, yet I already know how to play it. That's because I play by ear. If I can hear it I can play it. Had a friend one time who played piano, but he was what they call "note bound." which means that without the sheet music up there in front of him he couldn't play. Of course, I might not be able to now because of the arthritis in my hands, but then slide on my lap is probably what I'd be confined to these days. Had an old simi hollow body guitar one time, and I took the nut off of it and replaced it with a raised nut in order to get the strings up off of the fretboard. I learned a bunch of songs, including "In My Time Of Dying," and, "When The Levee Breaks," just to name a couple. Yeah, that sounds good. I like that.
Kinda bragging a little here huh
I’m interested in seeing how the electronics are out together
Cool!
The bassline bit reminds me of the start of the film they live, where he's looking for work?
How cool that thing would be when having a Pils sitting at the garden with some people and you like "Hey! Obey me!" 🤭
I want to know what the 3 strings are tuned to. This guy is brilliant 👏🏽
Brilliant? Go get good at guitar that is brilliant. Playing a shovel is stupid
Interesting question here. How does that thing have an electric pickup thing?
Would love to know how it is tuned etc... what strings too
Awesome sounds brother
I really enjoy this! Perhaps I will have a go at building one sometime.
Heh, how to turn a shovel into an axe....
FANTASTIC! Great instruction.
Soo talented..very nice.. I love hearing you play..
This instrument is similar to a Japanese shamisen, which is a three strings instrument.
Shamisen is tuned differently for each song.
Brilliant, beautiful, inspirational!
Can't wait to play mine. That's Bad ass. Thanks again for talent
Thanks for the info Justin, can't wait to get one.
QUE HERMOSO TOCA ESTE MUCHACHO, SE PARESE MUCHISIMO A MI NIETO , ME PASO HORAS ESCUCHANDOLO!
What do u tune the shovel to ?
Do I have to worry about shock with the electric shovel ?
Do you have seminars to teach shovel playing ?
Can u dig it ?
It will be open tuning as no frets ... maybe G?
Do they have left-handed shovel guitars.? What about a 12 string snow shovel guitar.?
@@kymcha You nailed it. It's GDG.
Hey Dude! I really can't play a guitar... but i really love many kinds of music.... as an example elmore james... muddy waters.... mark knopfler and all the good players we may think of. Until the moment I first see you play these nice songs on a fuckin shovel, I tought all the good musicians are dead or pretty old. Thank you for rescue of the music-world!
love elmore james nice taste,stevie ray is my fav
Hey,hi . I'm over 70. I wish I knew you. I hope this RUclips stuff pays the bills for you. You seem like a great young feller.
do a cover of shovel head kill machine by exodus
Yes Justin Thank you 💙
I ordered this rig, I cant wait. Been a bass player for 20yrs an I cant wait to slide
Mark Pascoe How is it going for you?
Where do you buy it?
Mark Pascoe where did u order your shovel guitar 🎸 thanks .
Big Up Justin and thankyou.
Can I get one of those in spear and Jackson number 5
Great, great, well done...
Always love your videos man. I probably should've figured you'd have a RUclips. I've been watching everything on facebook.
Edit: Noticed this wasn't actually his channel, but he was the one who linked it to his fb.
This was made by George Parfitt for his Winston Churchill Fellowship, researching cigar box guitars and roots instruments in America.
Check out the rest of the project at www.dockyardguitars.com/blog/
Amazing
What is the tuning of the 3 strings
I think I get it, I'm going to make one. Can you give insite on the wire gauge please?
awesome insight
So good!
I have been to Guitar Center in three states and none of them have it where do I buy it? I even checked out Sweetwater they don’t have it.😂🍺🇺🇸🎼🎸🇱🇹
How about the tuning ? Is it the same tuning for the cigar box guitar loke open G- GBg?
Fred Hammond & RFC - "Let The Praise Begin." Throwback song.
Man, talk about picking the right tool for the job! :D Mate, you take cool to a different level... with that tool. ;) Love it.
I was told once that "hitch Hiking" with my thumb on the neck was bad form for guitar, But I have a 3 string shovel, so the neck is round. I can only get my slide around and under if I use my thumb along the neck on the back. I also noticed you did some hitch hiking yourself, and you sound excellent. Any thoughts? Seems like to keep the slide straight on the frets you have to hitch hike a bit.
Oh man! I MELTED when you played those chords!
wonderfull thanx
A Master Class.
I'd like to know what guitar effects and settings along with what amplifier and amp settings Justin used to make this recording. If possible can you please add this info above?
So cool, wow
whats the tuning of each string?
Justin, does your pick up go through the blade of the shovel or on top?
Awesome
joe bonamassa should take lessons from this guy
Good day, I am building this guitar right now. Which three of the six strings do you recommend hooking up to the shovel guitar?
Wow amazing 😮
È lo strumento più bello che ho visto fin'ora 😎 🔝
Where do you buy these
Guy: You've got a true talent
Justin: No it's a True Temper
😂😂😂😂😂
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how much are theses shavel gartars
Very talented man. SEMPERFI