Crankin' Up the 3-String Shovel Guitar!

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Комментарии • 11 тыс.

  • @APOLLO-dy8rc
    @APOLLO-dy8rc 4 года назад +2760

    The invention of this guitar was truly ground breaking

    • @poiuyt975
      @poiuyt975 3 года назад +53

      I came here for the music, I stayed for the puns. :D

    • @Andy_Classic
      @Andy_Classic 3 года назад +19

      I see what you did there 😏

    • @BurnedBigSky
      @BurnedBigSky 3 года назад +1

      Alright listen up you little shi-

    • @grobbler1
      @grobbler1 3 года назад +33

      @APOLLO I can really dig it.

    • @Kw-sv2mo
      @Kw-sv2mo 3 года назад +4

      @@Andy_Classic stevie wonder could have

  • @pipbeale
    @pipbeale 8 лет назад +16547

    Inspired by this so just dug a hole in my garden with my Les Paul.

    • @branimirmarold7343
      @branimirmarold7343 8 лет назад +92

      LOL

    • @saoirse5308
      @saoirse5308 8 лет назад +217

      I was going to post that I could dig potatoes with my shovel, but Les Paul is way funnier ........so I hate you ; /

    • @WWMProductions
      @WWMProductions 8 лет назад +31

      LOL.

    • @sanyoke4309
      @sanyoke4309 8 лет назад +75

      you, Sir, just made my day. LMAO.

    • @chinchfiles
      @chinchfiles 8 лет назад +38

      brilliant

  • @klondike316
    @klondike316 2 года назад +754

    He's playing one of those fretless shovels. So much more difficult than those fretted shovels. Awesome.

  • @cameroncapps3302
    @cameroncapps3302 2 года назад +155

    Anyone who can make a shovel do that has my respect,hats off to you sir.

    • @stevecampbell1308
      @stevecampbell1308 9 месяцев назад +5

      the fact he can play it like that shortly after making it is amazing. There is video of him making it also

    • @stomper2582
      @stomper2582 9 месяцев назад +3

      I can imagine what he can do with a real guitar. Billy Strings look out.

    • @LoneWolf-McWeed
      @LoneWolf-McWeed 4 месяца назад

      @@stomper2582

    • @LoneWolf-McWeed
      @LoneWolf-McWeed 4 месяца назад

      He did not make the shovel guitar in this video. I believe a man named Roger Berry did.(not certain on the spelling). He started producing shovel guitars as a result of this video. ✌🏻❤️🎶

  • @tedstyle3798
    @tedstyle3798 8 лет назад +6806

    If I ever rob a train on horseback, I want this song playing in the background.

    • @pashafarms
      @pashafarms 8 лет назад +187

      I hope to God im not driving that train

    • @zacm1368
      @zacm1368 8 лет назад +152

      Ted Style this dude should do some songs on the new red dead redemption game

    • @samshort7918
      @samshort7918 8 лет назад +14

      +meggawatt muffin great idea

    • @greyfox1292
      @greyfox1292 8 лет назад +11

      meggawatt muffin would fit in a shootout during a horse wagon chase.

    • @ElvisPriceless
      @ElvisPriceless 8 лет назад +11

      +Ted Style I don't think Justin can run that fast ! :-)

  • @SwaybackJack
    @SwaybackJack 5 лет назад +1333

    This guy is changing the musical landscape and the actual landscape.

  • @jeffstonerock6813
    @jeffstonerock6813 4 года назад +44

    I’m 55 and have been playing guitar for over 40 years and watching Justin play his shovel brings me joy every time.

  • @chrissandi9613
    @chrissandi9613 Год назад +99

    "Call a spade a spade", they say. Justin calls it a guitar. Absolutely fantastic talent.

  • @HellKarnassus
    @HellKarnassus 4 года назад +3005

    When Guitar Center is closed during the quarantine, but Home Depot still open

    • @michaelt6265
      @michaelt6265 4 года назад +11

      Lmssssao🤣😂😆😅🤣😆

    • @dwbiggly6907
      @dwbiggly6907 4 года назад +6

      HellKarnassus...😂😂

    • @gfrank8058
      @gfrank8058 4 года назад +8

      The basic shovel @ Lowes is $16.99. GF1, 👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😎

    • @paganajonas604
      @paganajonas604 4 года назад +7

      Hahahahahahaha...wooooh!

    • @2fast4ulsr
      @2fast4ulsr 4 года назад +7

      Yes, exactly

  • @knowbuddy6139
    @knowbuddy6139 5 лет назад +483

    I always argue that it's not the gear you play with, but how you play it. Thanks for proving that point. Amazing.

    • @pineyLt
      @pineyLt 5 лет назад +6

      602GRIND
      That statement and point made could apply to soooo many things.

    • @rexbarr_5783
      @rexbarr_5783 5 лет назад +8

      My pee pee is big.

    • @GavinKonrath
      @GavinKonrath 5 лет назад

      @@rexbarr_5783 incredible

    • @lapatjani3171
      @lapatjani3171 5 лет назад +6

      But these are super fancy gears.

    • @kennybenally7187
      @kennybenally7187 5 лет назад +1

      Agreed x 💯. You can have all the top of the line gear in the world, but if your technique sucks? Most likely your playing is going to suck.

  • @axipixel5811
    @axipixel5811 8 лет назад +613

    He's really an "ace of spades"

    • @CheerfulSmilingEd
      @CheerfulSmilingEd 8 лет назад +37

      think you're so smart cause you thought of the most perfect comment ever?
      fuck you
      I love you

    • @Hster68
      @Hster68 8 лет назад

      So fucking funny.......WTG Ed.

    • @hulmerist4297
      @hulmerist4297 8 лет назад +42

      Dig your comment.

    • @jonahjones1283
      @jonahjones1283 8 лет назад +27

      real down to earth kinda guy :)

    • @nikgaffron
      @nikgaffron 8 лет назад

      i sit corrected

  • @yamiseigy
    @yamiseigy 9 дней назад +1

    This has to be my favourite music youtube channel. Still coming back to this video after so many years. There's just something about the sound of blues and that sliding of the string that feels so good.

  • @Mc_Nizzle
    @Mc_Nizzle 6 лет назад +630

    This guy is damn good. Thought I will watch a silly video from recommendation list, but this is one of the hidden gems of RUclips.

    • @Biscuits_Brown
      @Biscuits_Brown 6 лет назад +1

      Mc Nizzle same.

    • @b.b.norman7505
      @b.b.norman7505 6 лет назад +4

      This is Talent. Justin Johnson is a musical genius & god. Cyndy in Alabama

    • @toddkennedy3929
      @toddkennedy3929 6 лет назад +2

      same way i found, total hidden gem

    • @arranaburden5667
      @arranaburden5667 6 лет назад +1

      Honestly, he came up on my facebook feed for some reason. About 3 years later I finally look him up on RUclips...

    • @grampajacks2677
      @grampajacks2677 6 лет назад +1

      Same bro 😂

  • @davedalessandroDalessandro
    @davedalessandroDalessandro 6 лет назад +148

    This just blows my mind ive been playing drums for 30 years and I've been around thousands of guitar players that dont sound this good

    • @Norman-Bates
      @Norman-Bates 5 лет назад +6

      Thousands? Really?
      So 2000 + guitarist...🤔

    • @tezr0ck
      @tezr0ck 5 лет назад +1

      davedalessandro8189 Dalessandro
      Guess I’ll go die ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @Skhillz_FN
      @Skhillz_FN 5 лет назад

      @davedalessandro8189
      Wouldn't it be some shit if you are actually Niel Perch from rush and no one has ever figure out your real youtube name
      Just wouldn't that be some shit

    • @Nick_Lamb
      @Nick_Lamb 5 лет назад +3

      @@Norman-Bates
      Psh, he would only have to meet a little over 5 guitarists every day.

    • @jimstenlund6017
      @jimstenlund6017 5 лет назад

      Nick L probably just works at Guitar Center.

  • @fuzzmountain7583
    @fuzzmountain7583 8 лет назад +184

    You just made better music with a shovel, 3 strings and 3 and a half minutes than I have in 16 years of playing guitar. My hat is off to you sir, that was awesome!

    • @mattm1982
      @mattm1982 8 лет назад +5

      I've only been playing for 6 years or so, but I feel the same way... and on a goddamn shovel.

    • @mateolopez4611
      @mateolopez4611 8 лет назад

      i can hear an overdubing that maybe will
      l makes yu feel better

    • @mateolopez4611
      @mateolopez4611 8 лет назад

      beatsByZlaya just facts! electrical suplies , octaver ,looper ect made a single guitarist more powerfull but it s a trick,no offense just facts,now if you want to call Tahiti a hole it is up to yu no answer required thanks

    • @beatsByZlaja
      @beatsByZlaja 8 лет назад +1

      mateo lopez I think you did not understand. this guys is acting as if being better then him is some sort of an achievement.

    • @fuzzmountain7583
      @fuzzmountain7583 8 лет назад +6

      My point was that I'm much worse than him.

  • @DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER
    @DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER Год назад +364

    This guy literally has talent in spades!
    I'm really digging it.

    • @westerncanadiancommentary978
      @westerncanadiancommentary978 Год назад +15

      Love the corny jokes. Keeps a person grounded. 😂

    • @poiuyt975
      @poiuyt975 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@westerncanadiancommentary978 I came here for the music, I stayed for the puns. :D

    • @scotthares
      @scotthares 10 месяцев назад +4

      Hugely talented!

    • @TruthEnforcer_2503
      @TruthEnforcer_2503 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@westerncanadiancommentary978 Saw what you did there pal🤣

  • @uknowwhodontyou921
    @uknowwhodontyou921 5 лет назад +64

    This is absolutely the best thing I've seen on RUclips in a long time!

  • @mydadsaysstudy
    @mydadsaysstudy 2 года назад +408

    This guitar is so down to earth!

  • @tommeytommey2742
    @tommeytommey2742 5 лет назад +170

    Pure talent! When you can make a shovel sound like a an expensive guitar, man you have something! Every once in a while I see something on here that just plain fascinates me and this is definitely fascinating!

    • @johnlacey7126
      @johnlacey7126 5 лет назад +3

      This here is the real reason for RUclips eh. Seeing what some very talented people are doing in this world. Have you or anyone else here seen the little Japanese girl playing the drums? She's around 9 now, her folks have been posting up vids of her nailing rock tracks from the age of 7!!!!

    • @LoneWolf-McWeed
      @LoneWolf-McWeed 4 месяца назад

      @@tommeytommey2742 He makes it sound like an expensive guitar??? It sounds to me like a band with a bass, rhythm and lead guitar, a dobro, a guy on banjo and perhaps a couple chicks with maracas 🪇 ✌🏻❤️🎶

  • @LoneWolf-McWeed
    @LoneWolf-McWeed 5 месяцев назад +23

    I can honestly say this video changed my life and inspired me to pursue playing a stringed instrument. Thanks Justin

  • @sij6169
    @sij6169 2 года назад +694

    You know Ed Sheeran and his fucking 4 chords songs have earned him a ridiculous amount of money but this guy shreds like he doesn't get whiskey hangovers and was born with a pick in his hand and a cigarette in his mouth. One of the greatest musicians I've ever had the pleasure of seeing. Keep rockin dude

    • @SDW90808
      @SDW90808 2 года назад +15

      Love your description of the guy.

    • @MotoGoato
      @MotoGoato 2 года назад +21

      god only knows why Ed is so popular ..... theres more talent in the clippings of one of Justin's pinky finger nails than Sheeran could ever even dream of mustering up.

    • @silverjem
      @silverjem 2 года назад

      Sheeran is a joke on a guitar. Dude can sing like a bird but his playing is second rate. Edit. And his goofy marvel arm tattoos look a technicolor disney virus is crawling up his arm. Real pickers stand strong the likes of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Albert Collins Les Paul Jimi Hendrix George Lynch and the best and the rest are out there alive or dead.

    • @waterboy8999
      @waterboy8999 2 года назад +14

      What's Ed Sheeran got to do with this video? Yes, he earned it, he didn't take it at gunpoint.

    • @sij6169
      @sij6169 2 года назад

      @Waterboy899 ah another one of those what's that got to do with this video comment. It's called a comparison. Don't be a prick mate

  • @rossriley3818
    @rossriley3818 Год назад +12

    Best use of a shovel short of killing a snake I’ve seen!!

  • @michaelschaffer8717
    @michaelschaffer8717 4 года назад +592

    Gene Simmons : I play a Bass that looks like an axe
    Justin Johnson: thats cute

  • @85percentjesus
    @85percentjesus 2 года назад +18

    I come back and listen to this regularly Almost nothing ever makes me wanna jump up and get down, but this is beyond groovy every time. I am imaging a whole band around this.

  • @jasonayres
    @jasonayres 5 лет назад +164

    "You know me," my dad used to say, "I always call a spade a shovel."
    And now it's an 'axe'!

  • @spaceghost6057
    @spaceghost6057 4 года назад +1348

    It's a little funny that this guy can play a shovel better than most can play a guitar.

    • @seanmchugh3476
      @seanmchugh3476 4 года назад +18

      Understatement.

    • @TommasoMinuto
      @TommasoMinuto 3 года назад +12

      this comment is golden

    • @abnuridd24
      @abnuridd24 3 года назад +15

      You meant to say he can play a shovel better than 99 percent of people that play guitar because that's more accurate.

    • @emiloom3769
      @emiloom3769 3 года назад +20

      Hard to play better than this guy to be fair. Hell, I bet he could play better with a cob of corn than I can play guitar.

    • @divinetemple-azathoth9804
      @divinetemple-azathoth9804 3 года назад +1

      Grandmaster do not complain own's tool..

  • @annagargano7980
    @annagargano7980 2 года назад +14

    Ho 64 anni e amo la musica, in particolare il blues. Sei semplicemente fantastico ragazzo mio! Un caro saluto e un abbraccio dall'Italia!!! 🥰😘👍🎶🎸

  • @devinlacerte8427
    @devinlacerte8427 24 дня назад +1

    I found this years ago and still come back to it

  • @williammorningstar2068
    @williammorningstar2068 4 года назад +134

    I was just watching the tubes when i wanted to search "shovel knight game grumps" i typed in shovel and it came up. As i clicked it for a split second i saw "shovel guitar" got me curious so i went back and searched it. Best decision i made today...

    • @cjs4247
      @cjs4247 4 года назад +1

      Shovel Knight is the best game: fact

    • @nudulgunu
      @nudulgunu 4 года назад

      @@cjs4247 it's FUCKİN' BEST

    • @TheStickCollector
      @TheStickCollector 4 года назад

      Did you get a shovel guitar?

  • @lorenzog81561
    @lorenzog81561 2 года назад +17

    I've seen this at least 100 times and never get tired of seeing it.

  • @GORGxBLACKSMITH
    @GORGxBLACKSMITH 2 года назад +22

    Truly this man is the Ace of Spades

  • @ReyeS000Il
    @ReyeS000Il Год назад

    Listening to this while sitting outside on a cloudy humid day in Texas drinking my sweet tea.

  • @randallrun
    @randallrun 5 лет назад +10

    That's the first song that's ever made me seriously think about buying myself a guitar.
    I've NEVER thought of doing that before.
    It would be a three string shovel, too.
    Awesome, thank you for sharing your gift.

  • @averagemoth
    @averagemoth 4 года назад +449

    Jack White: who says you need to buy a guitar?
    Justin Johnson: hold my shovel
    Well, actually, give it back.

    • @dadeusz3083
      @dadeusz3083 4 года назад +15

      Jack Black and his sax-a-boom joins in

    • @junebrown3322
      @junebrown3322 2 года назад +1

      Guitar in the shape of a shovel 🗡

  • @perrykeener7854
    @perrykeener7854 7 лет назад +8

    I'm a musician and have been for over 40 years now. IT has been my honor to have been able to work with, and see and hear the very best in our business. IT has been an incredible journey for me. My hat is off to each and every one of you. Thank you all..

    • @BUSTRCHERRI
      @BUSTRCHERRI 7 лет назад +1

      So nothing to do with what this guy is doing here then. You're just using this guys video comment for your own agenda? What a dick move that is. I thought you were going on about how you had been in the industry for 40 years and then came across this guy and how amazed you were etc. Nope. Just here to tend to your own shit completely unrelated. Again....what a DICK move.

  • @BernardSolco-bp9wu
    @BernardSolco-bp9wu Год назад +15

    This dude was born to play the blues.

  • @justinjohnsonlive
    @justinjohnsonlive  4 года назад +322

    ♠️ Justin Johnson Signature 3-String Shovel Guitars Available HERE: www.justinjohnsonstore.com
    ⚫️ This track is included on "The Bootleg Series Vol. 1” available at justinjohnsonstore.com
    ⚫️ GUITAR TABS for this song "Crankin' Up the 3-String Shovel Guitar" are available at justinjohnsonstore.com/collections/guitar-instruction/products/guitar-tablature-crankin-it-up-by-justin-johnson
    🔥Thanks for watching & Please Hit SUBSCRIBE while you're here!

  • @jordanvideos8811
    @jordanvideos8811 6 лет назад +11

    It amazes me how creative this is just goes to show anything is possible

  • @monie1527
    @monie1527 8 лет назад +13

    When the good lord handed out talent, I held the door open for you and you got in line twice. You're art is AMAZING

  • @Jbread456
    @Jbread456 2 года назад +259

    I'm Really DIGGING this new musical instrument.

  • @radekcap7693
    @radekcap7693 8 лет назад +19

    hey man, you are the best... from i first saw your ace of spades i dont listen to anything else ...i listen your music all the time you are awesome, greetings from czech republick, i love your style !

  • @justinjohnsonlive
    @justinjohnsonlive  4 года назад +85

    ♠️ Justin Johnson Signature 3-String Shovel Guitars Available HERE: www.justinjohnsonlive.com/shovel-guitar.html

  • @erichager4280
    @erichager4280 4 года назад +226

    This is one of the most bad ass things I’ve ever seen

  • @christinesmith8187
    @christinesmith8187 5 месяцев назад +4

    He plays that Guitar from his heart that entire song. Was played from his heart.
    I could feel his soul.
    What a powerful piece❤❤❤❤

  • @daakudaddy5453
    @daakudaddy5453 4 года назад +210

    Dad: Here son, this shovel is your birthday gift. May this teach you the value of backbreaking work.
    Son:

  • @dr.arikgreenberg25
    @dr.arikgreenberg25 5 лет назад +382

    This has got to be the coolest, most edgy, most hardcore thing I have ever seen. Rock on.

    • @Nissenov
      @Nissenov 5 лет назад +4

      Have you seen the washing machine that plays the sickest metal beat? Go look it up:)
      This is ofcause also really good :)

    • @dr.arikgreenberg25
      @dr.arikgreenberg25 5 лет назад +2

      @@Nissenov Just found it. Thank you! Ha!

  • @disuser-lp3qv1tm8f
    @disuser-lp3qv1tm8f 5 лет назад +188

    “After burying good ol’ Nat in the woods, we played him his favorite jam - using the same piece of equipment.”

  • @walter9724
    @walter9724 2 года назад +60

    Heard this years ago and it still rocks 🤘

  • @lynnbryant9866
    @lynnbryant9866 2 года назад +62

    This shouldn't even be possible, but you make it look easy. Even better, you make it sound GREAT. So much fun, and so much going on at the same time! More than merely impressive.

  • @floydmccombs8590
    @floydmccombs8590 5 лет назад +1549

    Well I never could play the guitar now can't play the shovel either😎

    • @tedjames9176
      @tedjames9176 5 лет назад +13

      Floyd Mccombs Lmao🤣 Awesome comment!

    • @erolsengul8948
      @erolsengul8948 5 лет назад +6

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @leslievey5425
      @leslievey5425 5 лет назад +3

      WOW !

    • @SuperShadows007
      @SuperShadows007 5 лет назад +4

      You might be able to dig it!! Come on give it try Please with a rake on top ❤❤❤🎵🎶🎸

    • @mortux_x3617
      @mortux_x3617 5 лет назад +2

      If you rly wish you can play

  • @LenapeSF
    @LenapeSF 4 года назад +254

    I thought I'd seen it all at 64 yo! This dude is serious about playing guitar. I'm also putting this one on my 2020 playlist. EDIT: You reckon the garden rakes are getting nervous?

    • @AtanaaTheCurious
      @AtanaaTheCurious 4 года назад +9

      Might be able to do something with an ol fasioned one one bycutting the tines to particular lengths and plucking / stiking them ;-)

    • @LenapeSF
      @LenapeSF 4 года назад +6

      @@AtanaaTheCurious Lol! Wait, are you serious?

    • @marybethlacroix5101
      @marybethlacroix5101 2 года назад +2

      I’ll bet I could play a mean rake -like I do spoons (and other household items )

    • @davidaloca9594
      @davidaloca9594 2 года назад +1

      The garden rakes just play tambourine

    • @LenapeSF
      @LenapeSF 2 года назад +1

      @@davidaloca9594 Killer reply, LOL!

  • @jeremygarcia25
    @jeremygarcia25 2 года назад +4

    I swear your hands create southern hospitality in musical form

  • @dennysphone3012
    @dennysphone3012 8 лет назад +39

    This is just awesome. I have watched it 20 times now.

    • @richardtroell6407
      @richardtroell6407 8 лет назад +13

      Watch the rest of his videos. As the guy in Australia says on one of them, if you can put a string on it Justin can make it sing.

    • @billbarrie551
      @billbarrie551 8 лет назад +2

      AMEN.

  • @Sandy-pg9ew
    @Sandy-pg9ew 4 года назад +122

    He gives meaning to the phrase, "he can play anything."

    • @seahawks1185
      @seahawks1185 3 года назад

      He'd master it within a week.

    • @assassinaria
      @assassinaria 2 года назад +3

      He's like the John Wick of stringed instruments

  • @messiahsez
    @messiahsez 8 лет назад +12

    You are a genius. Last person I heard could do that was named RL Burnside. You rock my brother. Thank you.

  • @per-olofemanuelpalmertz4673
    @per-olofemanuelpalmertz4673 11 месяцев назад +2

    He is amazing with all his instruments. 😊

  • @commiekiller2480
    @commiekiller2480 6 лет назад +50

    There are no words to express my true astonishment I'm a guitarist as well and playing with Frets is already a challenge for some songs but seeing you play it on A3 strange shovel with No Frets plus the added other metals and stuff that's on the board you are truly amazing keep it up please

  • @Amity101
    @Amity101 8 лет назад +78

    My geography teacher showed us this when it was free time, and my class and I were all stunned in amazement
    😂😄👍

    • @johnbarrie447
      @johnbarrie447 7 лет назад +10

      Few things better than when teachers go off script.

    • @brendanswords4659
      @brendanswords4659 7 лет назад +1

      Amity that is awesome

    • @OttoVanluchene
      @OttoVanluchene 7 лет назад +2

      I had a teacher that put on "Child in time" - Deep Purple because it was a 10 minute break :)

  • @rockydennis4497
    @rockydennis4497 6 лет назад +26

    Some of the coolest shit I've seen in awhile brother!!!Not only an amazing guitar build,but super skilled with it,amazing sound and you just make it look so easy to play.Looks like so much fun to shred on!!!!

  • @brenttaylordotus
    @brenttaylordotus 6 лет назад +34

    Badass. I didn’t even know I like shovel music but yes, yes I do

  • @roundprairiedairy7006
    @roundprairiedairy7006 5 лет назад +812

    some lame guy:
    i bet you can’t play that shovel over there!!
    justin:
    hold my rake...

  • @georginatoland
    @georginatoland 5 лет назад +63

    When the RUclips algorithm works right, it really works right! This made my morning.

  • @mhowing7022
    @mhowing7022 6 месяцев назад

    Tack!

    • @justinjohnsonlive
      @justinjohnsonlive  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much for supporting the channel! I appreciate it so much!

  • @RaisedinAlaska
    @RaisedinAlaska 2 года назад +161

    Well done, I’m digging that tune. 🎶

  • @unenslaver1333
    @unenslaver1333 6 лет назад +32

    Now THAT'S what a shovel is supposed to sound like!

  • @VENOM-br4le
    @VENOM-br4le 3 года назад +64

    Вот, что значит креативить и созидать. Вот это мастер-класс, высший пилотаж. Супер!❤️✌️👍

    • @professor_trottelrainer
      @professor_trottelrainer 2 года назад +5

      Это ему еще грабли в руки не попались !

    • @VENOM-br4le
      @VENOM-br4le 2 года назад +1

      @@professor_trottelrainer Думаю, что и с граблями он в грязь фэйсом не ударит.

  • @amaruqlonewolf3350
    @amaruqlonewolf3350 Год назад +3

    The tonewood in that shovel handle is what really gives it the majestic sound.

  • @mrhomebrew
    @mrhomebrew 5 лет назад +371

    Dude. This totally should have been in Mad Max. Very cool.

    • @AldousHuxley7
      @AldousHuxley7 5 лет назад +12

      😂 i could see that guy up on the rig playing swinging around

    • @cylos_mx8524
      @cylos_mx8524 5 лет назад

      And waste a good shovel? Ha ha jk

    • @dickrichard5579
      @dickrichard5579 5 лет назад +6

      mrhomebrew whoa you’re just gonna dis the doof warrior like that? Mad max was totally a metal movie

    • @roberthorton6619
      @roberthorton6619 5 лет назад

      That's a record playing fool

    • @SILVERSTRIPE_
      @SILVERSTRIPE_ 5 лет назад

      Or fallout

  • @12gaugegunnut
    @12gaugegunnut 8 лет назад +23

    Great music. Reminds me of a young Johnny Winters.

  • @LaurenOliviArt
    @LaurenOliviArt 6 лет назад +130

    How can anyone thumbs down this! This is the definition of badassery!

    • @dwaynerichie8476
      @dwaynerichie8476 6 лет назад +2

      My is that they have a low IQ.

    • @starkraven7308
      @starkraven7308 6 лет назад +8

      Lauren Shafto the thumbs down probably came from idiots who think hip-hop is music

    • @bobhara7656
      @bobhara7656 6 лет назад +4

      Jealousy is a bitch!

    • @michaelhultcrantz2613
      @michaelhultcrantz2613 6 лет назад +1

      The only reason I can think off is... they're f-word tone deaf!

    • @michaelhultcrantz2613
      @michaelhultcrantz2613 6 лет назад

      You're right Bob! We all mock and fear what we don't understand.

  • @jrhicks1969
    @jrhicks1969 5 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve watched this 100 times if I’ve watched it once, the sound , the skill , absolutely amazing !

  • @DonckIT
    @DonckIT 5 лет назад +488

    Me : watching some Linux videos
    RUclips : wait I got something for you
    Me : *impressed*

    • @glennhedgebeth8069
      @glennhedgebeth8069 5 лет назад +2

      Yes!!!

    • @FringeWizard2
      @FringeWizard2 5 лет назад +10

      GNU/Shovel Guitar

    • @heyhoe168
      @heyhoe168 5 лет назад +6

      It is probably due to the long hairs of the guy RUclips confused him for Linux admin.

    • @onkelrolle
      @onkelrolle 5 лет назад

      So true! I got here by some computer related clip!

    • @discipleofbugsbunny4075
      @discipleofbugsbunny4075 5 лет назад +1

      Diversity is a code word for white genocide.

  • @MrZhefish
    @MrZhefish 4 года назад +734

    There's two kinds of people: Those with loaded guns and those who play the shovel. You rock

    • @outlander64
      @outlander64 4 года назад +3

      Down south and in Alaska yeah.

    • @jeffsilvis6573
      @jeffsilvis6573 4 года назад +12

      3 kind's! loaded and shovel lol peace brother

    • @outlander64
      @outlander64 4 года назад +2

      @@jeffsilvis6573 yes.

    • @avp2010
      @avp2010 4 года назад +1

      Then what am i? Lol

    • @WhoGitDaBiscuit
      @WhoGitDaBiscuit 4 года назад +14

      Most people that play a shovel carry a loaded gun. ;

  • @DarrellHughes82
    @DarrellHughes82 6 лет назад +54

    i been playing electric guitar (with a pick) for a long time and i bought me one of them 35.00 cigarbox guitars. i am trying to learn this song....... i can get all the left handed slide notes, but all that stuff your doing with the picking hand is really complicated. this is the best guitar lesson i have had in years. it is refreshing to learn something new and different.

    • @fredsanford9442
      @fredsanford9442 6 лет назад +1

      yeah was gonna say chickin picking. you play and mute a string with 2 fingers almost instantaneously.

  • @deanshort9011
    @deanshort9011 3 месяца назад +2

    Mind blown! Absolutely amazing and completely original man! No frets just native aptitude for the guitar! Thanks so much for an incredible musical wave!

  • @intrudervs
    @intrudervs 6 лет назад +134

    The shovel is cool Justin but the way you play it makes it ten times better.

    • @agod5608
      @agod5608 6 лет назад +1

      Great musician. Glad I discovered this.

    • @intrudervs
      @intrudervs 5 лет назад

      Still watch this every once in a while. Gets me going.

  • @spicelife835
    @spicelife835 5 лет назад +14

    That's one of the most impressive things I've ever seen.

  • @dragonwithamonocle
    @dragonwithamonocle 3 года назад +72

    People have this tendency to make instruments out of everything. Only thing is... they usually just make them into percussion instruments. This is awesome!

    • @mistak9418
      @mistak9418 3 года назад +7

      That’s why there are thousands of percussion instruments for us to regularly practice and play.

    • @carlos-fv1rc
      @carlos-fv1rc 2 года назад +1

      Justin's playing is amazingly percussive, check out what his right hand is doing, it's like a guitar + drum track

  • @stevestewart6322
    @stevestewart6322 Год назад

    Thanks

  • @davidtaco8890
    @davidtaco8890 5 лет назад +152

    I’m three years late...
    This is so effing awesome.

  • @arterialtribal
    @arterialtribal 6 лет назад +13

    This is incredible! Came here for the "shovel-guitar" but stayed for the incredible sound

  • @DyordsNavatrutu
    @DyordsNavatrutu 7 лет назад +1381

    shovelry ain't dead

    • @JamesSmith-vk2ky
      @JamesSmith-vk2ky 6 лет назад +7

      Corporal Killjoy 👍👍😂

    • @joshuatrees797
      @joshuatrees797 6 лет назад +5

      Beautiful, my friend. Bee-u-ti-ful!

    • @JS-te4gz
      @JS-te4gz 6 лет назад +23

      I "dig" your comment bro

    • @pauldoom234
      @pauldoom234 6 лет назад +5

      Clever my friend, clever.

    • @b.b.norman7505
      @b.b.norman7505 6 лет назад +2

      Tehehehehehehe!!! Bunch of clowns & music lovers here!! Cyndy in Alabama

  • @DanielWoodenJr.-cm4qd
    @DanielWoodenJr.-cm4qd 10 месяцев назад +1

    Love that thing...shovel slide guitar... awesome...keep it up😊😊😊

  • @notanundercovercop8851
    @notanundercovercop8851 5 лет назад +20

    I didn't expect to hear some guitar playing that sounded that incredible coming out of a shovel.

  • @bobmitchell4532
    @bobmitchell4532 2 года назад +12

    That was f'n beautiful!!! Also love the hair, the aviators, the 🎩, the shirt w/rolled up sleeves...making the ultimate piece de resistance! WOW!

  • @elkennedystrat7894
    @elkennedystrat7894 8 лет назад +231

    Tuning? E/A/E? I am an old 64 year old geetar man, not easy to impress any more.That is just so cool. There is hope for real music.

    • @justinjohnsonlive
      @justinjohnsonlive  8 лет назад +63

      Thanks El, It's in Open G tuning (G D G)

    • @johnroberts5562
      @johnroberts5562 7 лет назад +10

      El KennedyStart- Move over kid, Let a 65 year old show ya how's done :) What a kick in the ass :)

    • @stefan0739
      @stefan0739 7 лет назад +1

      Best gitar

  • @troyraffelock2302
    @troyraffelock2302 Год назад

    I saw the title, "Shovel Guitar" thought, what's a shovel guitar ? uh, it's a shovel - turned into a guitar! Amazing! Dude is awesome.

  • @Iheartdgd
    @Iheartdgd 5 лет назад +68

    Holy shit dude
    This guy just played Guitar Bass and Drums on a shovel

  • @john-dm4qd
    @john-dm4qd 5 лет назад +25

    Just when you've lost faith in humanity, someone goes and makes a three string guitar out of a shovel and creates something that is truly amazing!

  • @woodstoney
    @woodstoney 2 года назад +7

    An amazing instrument with an oh so unique sound like none other! Expertly played in this video !!! Justin makes it sing!

  • @CodeManMike
    @CodeManMike 6 месяцев назад

    It is next level. I fell in love with the way you made this 6 years ago. You have just carried on being a legend

  • @markbliss2833
    @markbliss2833 5 лет назад +16

    This guy is awesome. Great talent and amazing instrumental he has built.

    • @zencosuzuki8496
      @zencosuzuki8496 5 лет назад

      I would like to watch him in America's Got Talent!!!

  • @idiotbox4180
    @idiotbox4180 4 года назад +995

    My comment will end up buried but I still got to say I’m diggin’ this.

    • @olderetiredtreemahn3234
      @olderetiredtreemahn3234 4 года назад +6

      Like him to play at my funeral

    • @peytonburnsed2196
      @peytonburnsed2196 4 года назад +4

      Are you saying there's an idiot in a box, you're an idiot in a box, you're the box containing said idiot, or the guy who owns a box full of idiots?

    • @olderetiredtreemahn3234
      @olderetiredtreemahn3234 4 года назад +8

      @@peytonburnsed2196 ur comment is cornfusing.

    • @whiterabbit594
      @whiterabbit594 4 года назад +5

      @@olderetiredtreemahn3234
      Confused me too lol think hes box troll.

    • @olderetiredtreemahn3234
      @olderetiredtreemahn3234 4 года назад +3

      @@whiterabbit594 maybe he's confused too. Peace

  • @madelinegrudens8944
    @madelinegrudens8944 5 лет назад +14

    I never get too inspired to comment.... until now, that was some darn good music and playing!!!!

  • @urgdaddy
    @urgdaddy 2 месяца назад +1

    That is so cool and the sound is pure jazz and blues.

  • @scottiusnevious5143
    @scottiusnevious5143 5 лет назад +128

    That’s a crazy variety of sounds for just being 3 strings, that’s crazy

    • @darkangel-ve8pn
      @darkangel-ve8pn 5 лет назад +5

      Scottius Nevious not really called notes and playing style....u don't need multiple strings if one knows how to play...i prefer a guitar trimmed down to 4 strings and I play metal shit...

    • @monity1865
      @monity1865 5 лет назад +15

      dark angel I bet you’re fun at parties

    • @darkangel-ve8pn
      @darkangel-ve8pn 5 лет назад +6

      Monity parties? I can't stand parties..bunch of stupid people thinking their cool...either u can play..or u can't...end of story

    • @monity1865
      @monity1865 5 лет назад +13

      dark angel LMFAOOOOOOOO you live underground I’m convinced

    • @darkangel-ve8pn
      @darkangel-ve8pn 5 лет назад +5

      yeah...cuz it's such a shocker that somebody doesnt like parties..or people...oh the horror of the thing...🙈😂😂

  • @Razgries86
    @Razgries86 4 года назад +26

    As a man that works a shovel all day for loyalty to his brothers.... That was and is, badass beyond words

  • @rjh1226
    @rjh1226 5 лет назад +478

    I wasted lots of money buying guitars obviously

    • @jamesanthony8438
      @jamesanthony8438 5 лет назад +3

      Should'a taken up gardenin' instead, rjh =)

    • @TheEffence
      @TheEffence 5 лет назад +1

      @ costs less than a hundred and is being sold for 450 :D that's ridiculous..

    • @Sweet_T4u
      @Sweet_T4u 5 лет назад +2

      😂

    • @gta-6837
      @gta-6837 5 лет назад

      Dig that...😳

  • @BaritoneUkeBeast4Life
    @BaritoneUkeBeast4Life 2 года назад +3

    I have never heard nor seen anything like this before. I am completely blown away at the sheer magic this man is making with a 3-string shovel guitar like a bad a$$ apocalyptic survivor from a Fallout video game. It’s like hearing music for the first time, every fiber of my being is in sync with the beat and the rhythm. I am a 50 something year old who just started learning acoustic guitar a week ago and I just hope that with enough practice and determination I could develop the same skill, talent, and mastery that Justin Johnson has demonstrated here by the time I’m 80.

    • @swamifakkananda4043
      @swamifakkananda4043 11 месяцев назад +1

      Woooooow, bebe, thaaat goooood, huh?? Good 4 u!!!❤❤❤

  • @lonestarpatriot5511
    @lonestarpatriot5511 4 года назад +832

    Sounds like a tune that needs to be played while being chased by the Feds thru the swamp waters of the south while making sure you dont lose any of the shine! 👍🇺🇸