Although I love Chris's self-deprecating narration or conversations, I agree that this is a superb format as well. Intensely watchable. Am fascinated to see what he will do with what is effectively plywood planking.
What a beautiful film, capturing a beautiful process. Cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to the all of the subsequent episodes. Thanks guys!
I was so excited to wake up this morning and see the notification of the first video posted, then after work I go to watch it and it was deleted. So happy to see it back up!
G'day and greetings from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 there's is nothing more entrancing than watching a true craftsman applying his trade. Very interesting to watch and tapping the wood to get some idea of the tone I am only guessing, it will be really worth watching to see how the Woodstock boards will finish up. Thank you for showing how you make them, regards John
I heard you say that people aren't watching these videos, but I think they're awesome! I actually really like this format, not to say that I dislike your usual videos, they're great too, but this is just relaxing and informative!
Just fantastic. I was a bit surprised at first that there was no sound at all. Then I realised I had my speakers muted 😀 For this particular style of video I think that the quiet music and background noise are an excellent match and the decision to avoid commentary is an excellent one. Thanks
Me too. If I understand this correctly, the “Woodstock wood” pieces are those roughly 5” wide strips of plywood. I can’t imagine how he’s going to incorporate that into this build. Maybe laminate it together to make the neck? Or run it thru a bandsaw and planer or thickness sander to get them down to single plys?
Everything fine, but he don't used a single piece of The Woodstock Stage yet, despite of the title. I feel a bit misleaded, but correct me if I am wrong.
Master crafstman doesn't quite cover it, you are definitely somewhere above that, not sure what the title would be, but the guitars I have watched you build and beyond awesome, love your vids, and your humble attitude a truely great artist and craftsman.
I'm hooked... really like and appreciate videos of great craftsmen; and seeing how the sausage is made... And a shout out to the videographer great work.
Did I miss something? Looks like you unpacked the stage pieces of plywood then picked the guitar top pieces from wood stocked at your shop. What parts of the guitar are being made from the stage wood?
The entire neck and inlays will be made of it. You can’t make an entire guitar from 50 year old plywood if you want it to sound good too! Stick around, it’ll be used in future vids.
@@DriftwoodGuitars I think you could but it would take a lot of processing. The plywood you have is not like modern stuff. The plus are very thick, and could have been taken down somewhat. There are ways it could have been used for the body with some imagination. I get the top would be better from a quality piece of wood. An electric guitar could easily be made from the materials though.
@@stephengent9974 Plywood has terrible resonance. Even as an electric, it's not a good body material unless you're intentionally trying to design a guitar with really fast decay/ low sustain.
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It's really interesting to watch the building techniques and all the marvelous tools, but I can't really envision where the stage plywood is going to go. I wouldn't want plywood in my guitar if I could afford not to have it there. I think there's a display case somewhere that will be happy.
Chris, I'm late the game here (looks like 6 mo. late), but what are you putting in the rosette routing? And why? Doing my first (soon) and haven't seen or read anything like this. Thanks, great instructional videos.
You make very cool looking an amazing sounding guitars. Was curious though chris. When can we see a review/ some kind of jazz session guitar video? Because that looks dope! Is that like a super 400? Really curious about it. Keep up the great work!
That is awesome looking. I’m a carpenter so I have a twofold love for acoustic guitars. I think luthiery… if that’s the right word, lol, is the pinnacle of our craft. I’m working on a shop that will allow me to dive into it. Videos like yours are a blessing. I don’t have to guess if I have what I need to really get started. Thanks for taking us on your journey.
I love this but just wanna know why you made an acoustic for a Woodstock inspired guitar 🎸? When I think of Woodstock I think of the original sounds of rock and roll and soul vibes with mad amplification... love it though thank you for this
Nearly, if not all of the first day's acts played acoustic guitars. Woodstock was as much a new wave folk festival, with many singer songwriters performing protest songs, as it was a rock festival.
I would like to knw why u chose the stage wood to make the neck instead of the top n back? This series looks like an award movie.. Nice acting Chris. 😄
Because plywood is basically the worst thing you could use for a top or back. It wouldn't be able to handle the load of the strings for the top, and wouldn't bend properly for the sides.
i Started it back in 2019 and its still being worked on today, so its a work in progress. Yes, you'll see a lot of different changes in the shop background throughout the series.
What i really dont get is why they are making an acoustic when plywood is just not conducive to an acoustic at all. Plywood is not resonant and is not a tonewood. That’s what makes an acoustic guitar so unsuited to it. The most you could do is use it for inlays and the neck but people wont really be able to see it much and that sort of defeats the point. You would say “hey my guitar is built from the woodstock stage. Its on the neck so you can’t see it but trust me it’s there!” Just seems likely it’s the wrong way to go about this. It should be an electric. That way, you can have most of the body built with it and actually show off the real wood and have it face the audience to enjoy. And a lot of the iconic performances were with electric guitars like with Jimi. Max respect to you for doing this though! I just don’t get why it’s not an electric. This wood lends itself to that far more.
Another commenter had a great kernel of an idea. I don’t have a clue how much of this plywood is around any more but the stage was huge. Any way if Mr Gold would be willing to donate enough to build an electric guitar completely from the stage wood and Chris was willing to build it donating his time and materials that guitar could be auctioned off and the proceeds could be donated to a really good charity maybe like the Special Operations Warrior Fund. Cash donations could be given to the build to offset any of Chris’s personal expenses and overages put in the main fund. Just thinking out loud. All the nay sayers and critics may begin to tell me how that will never work and what a stupid idea it is now.
I was there at Woodstock and you should be proud of your fine craftsmanship on a piece of history. Brought tears to my eyes
Lucky you 👍
I was only 7, so a bit young.
Holy shit, this was amazing. Please do the whole build exactly like this. Somehow I loved just watching the work without any commentary.
Although I love Chris's self-deprecating narration or conversations, I agree that this is a superb format as well.
Intensely watchable. Am fascinated to see what he will do with what is effectively plywood planking.
It is so beautiful to see a piece of history unfold in almost real time. "thanks" !
Love the ambience. Really looking forward to the rest of this series.
What a beautiful film, capturing a beautiful process. Cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to the all of the subsequent episodes. Thanks guys!
I was so excited to wake up this morning and see the notification of the first video posted, then after work I go to watch it and it was deleted. So happy to see it back up!
Nice pfp
Sooooo beautiful to watch! I could spend days sitting here and enjoy your Peace while you‘re building these Guitar
BEAUTIFUL AND SENSITVE FOOTAGE SELECTED TO GIVE LIFE TO A UNIQUE INSTRUMENT
This is your best video yet, no talking at all straight up to working.. this is it... Man
Can't wait to see how this turns out.
G'day and greetings from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 there's is nothing more entrancing than watching a true craftsman applying his trade. Very interesting to watch and tapping the wood to get some idea of the tone I am only guessing, it will be really worth watching to see how the Woodstock boards will finish up. Thank you for showing how you make them, regards John
I heard you say that people aren't watching these videos, but I think they're awesome! I actually really like this format, not to say that I dislike your usual videos, they're great too, but this is just relaxing and informative!
They couldn't have picked a better craftsmen for this project. Can't wait to see what you build. Thanks for sharing 👍 the build.
Beautiful footage, chris is an amazing craftsman. He is the perfect person to craft such an amazing and inspiring instrument.
Its great so see how real craftsman ship is a matter of patience and precise and smooth, relaxed working on all the parts. I very much admire that!
Just fantastic. I was a bit surprised at first that there was no sound at all. Then I realised I had my speakers muted 😀 For this particular style of video I think that the quiet music and background noise are an excellent match and the decision to avoid commentary is an excellent one. Thanks
Can’t wait to see how you incorporate the stage wood into the build
Yeah, he'll use it to make a cap for the truss rod.
Me too. If I understand this correctly, the “Woodstock wood” pieces are those roughly 5” wide strips of plywood. I can’t imagine how he’s going to incorporate that into this build. Maybe laminate it together to make the neck? Or run it thru a bandsaw and planer or thickness sander to get them down to single plys?
“Wooden stage scrap” you mean?
I’ve built some instruments. If I had to guess, I’d say he will probably use the wood in the neck.
@@thorny3218 me too, but it looks like construction grade plywood. I guess a laminated neck would make sense.
I enjoy your videos and learn a lot from you. This video was outstanding. Great storytelling
Loved it really well filmed and great just to see you work without any commentary.
Bang on can’t wait to see the rest top job fella👍
I had seen the upload last night before bed and I was disappointed it was pulled down. This is a good way to start my day.
Beautifully shot video, loved watching it, very peaceful vibe without any dialogue
this was so soothing to my soul, the sound of you working and the music in the background.. PERFECT!
This is a great way to do this, I love the wood for the sides. Very nice!
So beautifully produced and photographed!
Great video. To be able to build and play is a blessing. Its fascinating how guitars are put together why would anyone give this a thumbs down?
Everything fine, but he don't used a single piece of The Woodstock Stage yet, despite of the title. I feel a bit misleaded, but correct me if I am wrong.
tibor bogi one of them people huh? Ever heard of patience? That’s why you’re not a master craftsman. Stfu and watch. Learn a thing or two.
@@thorny3218 Nice reply ;-) Now I know what is Stfu. Thank you.
Can't wait for the rest of the series!
That wood.. I’m speechless. You are so lucky..just to hold it.. just wow 😨
Nice close up shots of the gaps closing up, and stuff like that.. the abalone rosette. Nice, fellow Floridian!
This was exactly what I needed today, Thank you.
Genius - true craftsman. A joy to watch!
Master crafstman doesn't quite cover it, you are definitely somewhere above that, not sure what the title would be, but the guitars I have watched you build and beyond awesome, love your vids, and your humble attitude a truely great artist and craftsman.
I'm hooked... really like and appreciate videos of great craftsmen; and seeing how the sausage is made...
And a shout out to the videographer great work.
I love your videos. Very interesting and on the other side relaxing after a day full of work. My favorite channel these days. Thanks a lot!
Very nice, can’t wait to see the rest of this build!
This is so relaxing. Quality all around.
Good start to the series. Excited for the rest!
You keep this up and you gonna be famous! I'm sharing your channel with everyone I know. Great content as always. This was so chill and satisfying.
Did I miss something? Looks like you unpacked the stage pieces of plywood then picked the guitar top pieces from wood stocked at your shop. What parts of the guitar are being made from the stage wood?
The entire neck and inlays will be made of it. You can’t make an entire guitar from 50 year old plywood if you want it to sound good too! Stick around, it’ll be used in future vids.
@@DriftwoodGuitars I think you could but it would take a lot of processing. The plywood you have is not like modern stuff. The plus are very thick, and could have been taken down somewhat. There are ways it could have been used for the body with some imagination. I get the top would be better from a quality piece of wood. An electric guitar could easily be made from the materials though.
@@stephengent9974 Plywood has terrible resonance. Even as an electric, it's not a good body material unless you're intentionally trying to design a guitar with really fast decay/ low sustain.
Hate to sound like a geek but, what a gift wood is.
Absotively badassery. Well shot too. A plus
Great adventure. Cool music. Thanks Chris 🎶🎶🎶
Great start and love the pace and mood
Awesome work! Can’t wait to see more.
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A very well done video! Thanks again Chris!
so peaceful
Cool project. Will be interesting to see if you can work the Woodstock wood into any parts of the guitar other than the neck.
Maybe an inlay like in some other recent builds?
God bless Woodstock best years of my life
Yeps you did it again…. Now i have to watch all of them ;)
Mi abuela hubiera dicho: " Sabe a poco...", quiero mas!. Y muchas gracias!
My younger brother has a handmade John Lowden and he was the same perfection
Loved this. So enjoyable.
Really good stuff! Thanks for sharing.
That's just Art
Outstanding.
Groove Chris ✌
complete genius
Brilliant video
Camerawork is getting really good!
i like how on the blue tape it’s written as
“peace of stage”
instead of
“piece of stage”
Chris…looks like another great video series to look forward to. BTW, is that Bubinga you’re using for the back & sides?
Joel
Yes it is.
Sempre superbo lavoro 👏
I've subscribed. That was an awesome clip
Wow what a great channel
How do we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that this wood is authentic?
My thoughts exactly
Glad to see it's back up! Lost my comment but what the heck...once again beautiful job.
Looks like they were compelled to add the disclaimer at the beginning of the video.
Yes and change the logo.
This is remarkable.
It's really interesting to watch the building techniques and all the marvelous tools, but I can't really envision where the stage plywood is going to go. I wouldn't want plywood in my guitar if I could afford not to have it there. I think there's a display case somewhere that will be happy.
It would be interesting to hear a ply guitar you made; how good could a top luthier make a guitar from basic materials?
How bout for your next the first 3D printed guitar?
I was there!!
Wish I was there💖✌🏾✌🏾💖👈🏾
What's the wood for the back and sides Chris? Those crazy swirls like meandering rivers are awesome.
Very well done, Chris. Too bad there wasn't ant exotic woods from the stage to make the body from, though.
Chris, I'm late the game here (looks like 6 mo. late), but what are you putting in the rosette routing? And why? Doing my first (soon) and haven't seen or read anything like this. Thanks, great instructional videos.
Great craftsmanship, nicely filmed... but Where's Matt?
I knew it, the beard has got longer.
You make very cool looking an amazing sounding guitars. Was curious though chris. When can we see a review/ some kind of jazz session guitar video? Because that looks dope! Is that like a super 400? Really curious about it. Keep up the great work!
Man I’d love to do that! I gotta build one though to make it happen. I’ve only built one and I don’t own it.
I want episode two now!!! That was such a tease. That’s not right. Was that Koa back and sides?
Thanks! It’s Bubinga
That is awesome looking. I’m a carpenter so I have a twofold love for acoustic guitars. I think luthiery… if that’s the right word, lol, is the pinnacle of our craft. I’m working on a shop that will allow me to dive into it. Videos like yours are a blessing. I don’t have to guess if I have what I need to really get started. Thanks for taking us on your journey.
As good as it gets... Ever.
More please
Nice!
Wow!!!
I love this but just wanna know why you made an acoustic for a Woodstock inspired guitar 🎸? When I think of Woodstock I think of the original sounds of rock and roll and soul vibes with mad amplification... love it though thank you for this
Nearly, if not all of the first day's acts played acoustic guitars. Woodstock was as much a new wave folk festival, with many singer songwriters performing protest songs, as it was a rock festival.
Why isn't this on Netflix?
What are those rosette inlays made of? Will any wood from the stage be used in inlays?
If the top is Adirondack spruce and the b/s are bubinga, is it just the neck that will be made from the stage plywood??
i live 10 minutes away from bethel ny where this took place
I would like to knw why u chose the stage wood to make the neck instead of the top n back? This series looks like an award movie.. Nice acting Chris. 😄
Because plywood is basically the worst thing you could use for a top or back. It wouldn't be able to handle the load of the strings for the top, and wouldn't bend properly for the sides.
@@DriftwoodGuitars thx for the info dude.
I just like to help so if no one else wants it I'll take it
What are you listening for when you tap the wood
The responsiveness of the wood and how well it maintains the ringing sound.
Chris, why do so many use white glue instead of brown nowadays?
There's exactly one problem with this video: It's over too soon. Can't wait for the next one...
No actual Woodstock stage wood was harmed in the production of this video !!! I call bullshit - and I was there.
Well duh, I don’t use the Woodstock stage wood until I make the neck. So you’re correct. As for calling bullshit, you’re incorrect.
Love the style of the video. Just for context...you actually built the guitar two years ago? Lots of stuff in your shop is different. :)
i Started it back in 2019 and its still being worked on today, so its a work in progress. Yes, you'll see a lot of different changes in the shop background throughout the series.
He even looked a bit skinnier. Loooove this video. Thank you.
The urine bit was my favourite.
What i really dont get is why they are making an acoustic when plywood is just not conducive to an acoustic at all.
Plywood is not resonant and is not a tonewood. That’s what makes an acoustic guitar so unsuited to it.
The most you could do is use it for inlays and the neck but people wont really be able to see it much and that sort of defeats the point. You would say “hey my guitar is built from the woodstock stage. Its on the neck so you can’t see it but trust me it’s there!”
Just seems likely it’s the wrong way to go about this. It should be an electric. That way, you can have most of the body built with it and actually show off the real wood and have it face the audience to enjoy. And a lot of the iconic performances were with electric guitars like with Jimi.
Max respect to you for doing this though! I just don’t get why it’s not an electric. This wood lends itself to that far more.
Enjoy Excllent prifect good jobs thanks so much 💗🗼⚓
Il take any offcuts 🙋🏼♂️🤣
Another commenter had a great kernel of an idea. I don’t have a clue how much of this plywood is around any more but the stage was huge. Any way if Mr Gold would be willing to donate enough to build an electric guitar completely from the stage wood and Chris was willing to build it donating his time and materials that guitar could be auctioned off and the proceeds could be donated to a really good charity maybe like the Special Operations Warrior Fund. Cash donations could be given to the build to offset any of Chris’s personal expenses and overages put in the main fund. Just thinking out loud. All the nay sayers and critics may begin to tell me how that will never work and what a stupid idea it is now.