4:53 That bracing in the Salz guitar is called "falcate" and was invented by Trevor Gore. Notice that the bracing is symmetrical and none cross the center-line. Requires bending a species that doesn't usually bend all that easily. Usually with carbon fibers added top and bottom with epoxy.
@@TomSandsGuitars Yes, "Contemporary Acoustic Guitar" by Trevor Gore and Gerard Gilet. Two volumes, "Design" and "Build". Design covers the physics of the acoustic guitar. Gore has a PhD in engineering from Cambridge. Build shows their construction techniques. Between the two of them, they say they've built over 2000 acoustic guitars. The books are expensive but the information is incredible, and they are printed in the highest quality with many color photos. The best $200 I've spent for guitar building. I'd provide links, but then RUclips would delete this comment. You can google "gore guitars". Both of them are in Australia. We discuss the books on the "Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum".
@@sobellfanatic I know what falcate is, it’s a very trendy bracing system at the moment. I’ve toyed with the idea of trying it but not sure I want to head down that rabbit hole. The books are absolutely fascinating but two things give me pause 1) I’ve never heard/played/seen/heard of anyone owning a gore/gilet guitar. 2) in theory, practice and theory are the same, in practice, they’re not. I know some builders use this system and get along with it but I expect this has more to do with their individual skills as luthiers.
That was such a joy! Reminds me of our ol' Healdsburg Guitar Festivals in the early 2000s. When and where the best of the world gathered to share their creations.
If that fretless bit of the fingerboard that goes over the regular frets is detachable that's really cool. It's cool to begin with, but the idea of being able to just clip on an accessory to make some or all of a regular fretboard into a fretless instrument is really inspiring. I don't think that you could change it in the middle of a gig, but it's a really cool idea that would make fretless instruments much more accessible, as well as permitting the use of modes that fall outside of 12tet (for instance, you could authentically recreate melodies and chord voicings from Arab musical traditions that are currently not available on western instruments)
An Intriguing guitar design i've seen, was basically two acoustic bodies inside of each other. Its hard to explain but like a smaller body inside of a sort of shell, which means its much louder because there are two bodies and two ways for the sound to project. There is a video i saw of it but i dont remember what corner of youtube i found it in.
3:50 well, you whizzed through those. i just posted a video about the 1969 epiphone texan i acquired last year about how it was converted to being fretless, then had the frets replaced (really badly) and how it's now playable again, if a little tattered. i had seen a fretless guitar before, but just the one.
this was a great video that makes me want to build acoustic guitars - and i neither play acoustic guitar or listen to music that really ever has acoustic guitars. incredible works of art here
Wow - just wow. The look and designs and workmanship on all of these are just magical. AI has not replaced luthiers yet at least! I want to be rich now more than ever so I can own some of these artisans' work, and maybe get the equipment and space to make my own (much simpler) guitar. The skill these builders exhibit is mind blowing.
Wenge - aka Horribly Splintery B*****dwood Looks beautiful though. I have a guitar under construction with a neck featuring figured maple purpleheart and wenge with a very individual scarf joint design. Looks great but some real challenge to get it together. Some of these designs are really getting the brain cells firing. I think we are living through a golden age of guitar innovation.
Oh my I remember being impressed some years with the guy in France making beautiful Gibson re creations but it would seem he’s now doing stuff that is far out in a good way.
It's very interesting to me that despite the primary objective of any musical instrument is how it sounds and plays, the appearance is held in such high regard despite that having absolutely nothing to do with how the instrument sounds or plays. Don't get me wrong, this applies to myself as well. I love pretty things too. I just find it interesting.
I think how we perceive the look and feel of an object informs how’s we appreciate its function/quality. If I were to do offer a blind test with the same guitar but each time it was played a weight was added or removed from the headstock or body, I wonder how that would affect how the sound was perceived… 🤔
I know there are vastly experienced builders here , ....help ! How do I remove scorch marks from mahogany sides ? That out of the way , some beautiful instruments there . Peace ✌.
I don't doubt the high quality of craftsmanship that went into these guitars, but many of them are too unorthodox. I liked the first one the best, the black one. I know, I'm boring, I like the same old stuff. Some of these guitars remind me of those "futuristic concept cars" they were building in the 50s.
outstanding work, really makes me ashamed of how proud I am of my parts caster, also how is everybody in this community a senior designer, audio engineer, and virtuoso instrumentalist. You people disgust me.
I'm going to have to report this as porn. Guitar porn - hide the children! That last one from Jacky Walraet is absolutely amazing; I think my heart may have stopped there for a moment.
The bracing on the Salz is called Falcate and is designed by Trevor Gore and comes from his books Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build. If you're making videos like this, I feel like you should know that.
So glad we did this. So many beautiful guitars!!
So many! Maybe we need to make another video…
@@TomSandsGuitars Great minds n all that Tom as I’m sure I speak for everyone in that we must do this again👏👍
More of these! Dig your style Tom. Way to raise the tide!
Thank you! Anyone you’d suggest featuring?
@@TomSandsGuitars Robin Stummvoll of Verso Instruments comes to mind immediately. Not just the aesthetic and construction but the details are tops.
@@TomSandsGuitars and Jason/Pharis Romero of Romero Banjos.
The Saltz guitar sounded amazing & it was stunningly beautiful, very modern aesthetic.
I think so too
These are all monstrously wonderful! Luthiers are indeed hidden gems
So much good stuff
That they are Allan and from what a can tell they all thoroughly good people
The sound from the last guitar was impeccable. Absolutely perfect.
It’s a belter
Probably doesn't even need to be said, but I'm gonna anyway... Tom Sands is an incredibly good and human person! Great video, Tom!
🥹💜
4:53 That bracing in the Salz guitar is called "falcate" and was invented by Trevor Gore. Notice that the bracing is symmetrical and none cross the center-line. Requires bending a species that doesn't usually bend all that easily. Usually with carbon fibers added top and bottom with epoxy.
Do you know if there are any books on this topic?
@@TomSandsGuitars Yes, "Contemporary Acoustic Guitar" by Trevor Gore and Gerard Gilet. Two volumes, "Design" and "Build". Design covers the physics of the acoustic guitar. Gore has a PhD in engineering from Cambridge. Build shows their construction techniques. Between the two of them, they say they've built over 2000 acoustic guitars. The books are expensive but the information is incredible, and they are printed in the highest quality with many color photos. The best $200 I've spent for guitar building.
I'd provide links, but then RUclips would delete this comment. You can google "gore guitars". Both of them are in Australia. We discuss the books on the "Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum".
Certainly falcate for sure.
@@sobellfanatic I know what falcate is, it’s a very trendy bracing system at the moment. I’ve toyed with the idea of trying it but not sure I want to head down that rabbit hole. The books are absolutely fascinating but two things give me pause 1) I’ve never heard/played/seen/heard of anyone owning a gore/gilet guitar. 2) in theory, practice and theory are the same, in practice, they’re not.
I know some builders use this system and get along with it but I expect this has more to do with their individual skills as luthiers.
Nice how respectful you are. Building and designing guitars is a labor of love.
Sure is! We’re living in a golden age for Lutherie
Great video Tom. I think I'm becoming addicted to your content! Please keep it coming.
Thank you!
Love these. Such beautiful and unique designs. The fact that they all sound incredible too, blows me away. Well done
Thank you so much!
That is awesome. Great looking and sounding guitars.
Thanks for watching!
Just fabulous!
Thanks mate
Great video Tom! Lovely work from all the builders
Amazing work eh!?
@@TomSandsGuitars no doubt!
damn the last one is nice, love the violin style headstocks
Me too!
Oooh, the one from Ocean guitars is so sweet! Reminds me a bit of Uli Jon Roth's Sky guitar.
Will check that one out!
It’s hard to do an accurate listening experience with audio editing, reverbs, etc. but this was still really cool to see! I love these unique builds
Glad you enjoyed it
When Solisbury Hill kicked in I laughed out loud. What a lovely moment.
Cracking Vid. Subbed.
Cheers!
That was such a joy! Reminds me of our ol' Healdsburg Guitar Festivals in the early 2000s. When and where the best of the world gathered to share their creations.
Legendary! It’s a great idea though, maybe we make more of these like a digital festival…. 🤔
Thanks for the vid. Love your channel. Just started my first build, a 000 replica.
Have fun!
Thanks for the kind words, Tom ❤
Welcome Nicolai, thanks for sharing your work
If that fretless bit of the fingerboard that goes over the regular frets is detachable that's really cool.
It's cool to begin with, but the idea of being able to just clip on an accessory to make some or all of a regular fretboard into a fretless instrument is really inspiring.
I don't think that you could change it in the middle of a gig, but it's a really cool idea that would make fretless instruments much more accessible, as well as permitting the use of modes that fall outside of 12tet (for instance, you could authentically recreate melodies and chord voicings from Arab musical traditions that are currently not available on western instruments)
I’m not actually sure but you should check out his website! Amazing guitars
😍 / very grateful to be selected among other great builders and friends! 🙏
Was an easy decision!
Absolutely fascinating!
Glad you enjoyed Terry
An Intriguing guitar design i've seen, was basically two acoustic bodies inside of each other. Its hard to explain but like a smaller body inside of a sort of shell, which means its much louder because there are two bodies and two ways for the sound to project. There is a video i saw of it but i dont remember what corner of youtube i found it in.
Sounds cool!
Those guitars were all awesome, wow
I agree!
Awesome video! Amazing guitars all of them
Thanks!
Thank you mate Tom! Our craft really benefits from this kind of super tasty (and zesty) exposure! Very best to you, T.
We want to do another episode and I’d love to feature your work, it’s so good!
@@TomSandsGuitars That would be fun! (and an honour! ) Best day to you mate, T.
So many great luthiers ! And so great to see David among these...and my beloved "guitar Arebati"! 🥰
Ah that’s yours!
@@TomSandsGuitars yes, it is indeed ! 🤩
Incredible Wow!
Do you have a build video/tour of the room you are in? Very nice set-up
Thanks very much, we’re making quite a few changes in the shop at the moment but when it’s a bit more settled, we’ll make a tour video 🙏
@@TomSandsGuitarsCool, looking forward to it!
3:50 well, you whizzed through those. i just posted a video about the 1969 epiphone texan i acquired last year about how it was converted to being fretless, then had the frets replaced (really badly) and how it's now playable again, if a little tattered. i had seen a fretless guitar before, but just the one.
Sounds interesting!
Thanks Tom for sharing my guitars!
We can talk more about the construction it if you are interested .
🙏☺️
Would love to!
❤❤❤❤ Such a great video!!!!!!
Thank you brother
That harp guitar 🤯!!
Isn’t it something??
Incredible!
Yep!
That salz guitar is beautiful
this was a great video that makes me want to build acoustic guitars - and i neither play acoustic guitar or listen to music that really ever has acoustic guitars. incredible works of art here
Agreed
Wow Lionel Loueke on future guitar! He is such a great player
Right!?
Dare I say the small one with the modern voice is no doubt inspired by Tom Sands guitars
Perhaps!
Impressive! But I’d still rather have a Tom Sands guitar 👌🏻💪🏻🤘🏻
We’re here waiting for you
Wow - just wow. The look and designs and workmanship on all of these are just magical. AI has not replaced luthiers yet at least! I want to be rich now more than ever so I can own some of these artisans' work, and maybe get the equipment and space to make my own (much simpler) guitar. The skill these builders exhibit is mind blowing.
100% agree!
Look out for Santanera from Argentina
Willl check them out
Wenge - aka Horribly Splintery B*****dwood
Looks beautiful though. I have a guitar under construction with a neck featuring figured maple purpleheart and wenge with a very individual scarf joint design. Looks great but some real challenge to get it together.
Some of these designs are really getting the brain cells firing. I think we are living through a golden age of guitar innovation.
100% agree
Oh my I remember being impressed some years with the guy in France making beautiful Gibson re creations but it would seem he’s now doing stuff that is far out in a good way.
Yep!
Worth mentioning Honey Tea guitars! He made one that looks like a church that made my jaw drop when I saw it on instagram
Quite the bit of craftsmanship.
I work with Wenge Every day, and I find it quite easy to work with
What are you making with it?
I have watched many of your wood videos and learned a lot.
These are some amazing guitars, just beautiful work and incredibly inspiring.
It's very interesting to me that despite the primary objective of any musical instrument is how it sounds and plays, the appearance is held in such high regard despite that having absolutely nothing to do with how the instrument sounds or plays. Don't get me wrong, this applies to myself as well. I love pretty things too. I just find it interesting.
I think how we perceive the look and feel of an object informs how’s we appreciate its function/quality. If I were to do offer a blind test with the same guitar but each time it was played a weight was added or removed from the headstock or body, I wonder how that would affect how the sound was perceived… 🤔
just found your channel.
quality content. thank you for being yourself without gimmicks and nonsense
Ah thanks so much Michael, i think it’s important to not take oneself too seriously!
three french luthiers selected 😎
Must be something in the water
@@TomSandsGuitars It's called wine
@@virgilepilon9630 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I know there are vastly experienced builders here , ....help ! How do I remove scorch marks from mahogany sides ? That out of the way , some beautiful instruments there . Peace ✌.
You’ll struggle to remove them if you’re unable to sand them out, try disguising them with colour in your finish work.
@@TomSandsGuitars Thank you Tom , hopefully I can fix this , if not I've always been partial to black guitars ......
Like 118👍👍👍👍👍
very nice video！
Cheers!
I just build mine out of a cigar box a 1x4 poplar neck and slap three or four strings on it
Nice!
check out ceci guitars out of italy!
Nice RUclips account, interesting stuff
Hey, thanks
I am Excited to see NON Fender & Gibson knock-offs I am so VERY SICK of 1953 Re-Hassh
Agreed
I don't doubt the high quality of craftsmanship that went into these guitars, but many of them are too unorthodox. I liked the first one the best, the black one. I know, I'm boring, I like the same old stuff. Some of these guitars remind me of those "futuristic concept cars" they were building in the 50s.
You like what you like, nothing wrong with that!
outstanding work, really makes me ashamed of how proud I am of my parts caster, also how is everybody in this community a senior designer, audio engineer, and virtuoso instrumentalist. You people disgust me.
Can’t beat a solid partscaster!
I'm going to have to report this as porn. Guitar porn - hide the children! That last one from Jacky Walraet is absolutely amazing; I think my heart may have stopped there for a moment.
Haha! Thanks for watching
part of me says that your opinion is lacking genuineness.
I’ve got a hunch as to which part of you that is.
The bracing on the Salz is called Falcate and is designed by Trevor Gore and comes from his books Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build. If you're making videos like this, I feel like you should know that.
You’re making a pretty big assumption there mr smarty pants and being awfully rude about it, i might add. Have a listen to what I actually say. 👍
@@TomSandsGuitars Now you're making the assumptions.
@@adamscottv 🙂
I hope the future sounds better than that.
What does better mean to you?