The guitar is marvelous but the playing by Carl Miner is just mindblowing...what a talented musician.
@luckyjinxer2 жыл бұрын
His phrasing and evenness in playing is impeccable. Incredibly refined. That polish is what makes a professional, not crazy fast runs or flashy sounding licks. It's harder and requires more practice, and is way more impressive.
@brandonc75598 ай бұрын
@luckyjinxer I was going to say the same thing as you, not as elegantly tho! I am not a musician, but I play guitar at home for myself, and it seems he plays these simple chords so beautifully and tastefully. Impeccable control and accuracy of pick hand to hut only the notes he wants!
@curtrod4 ай бұрын
beautiful indeed
@johnfahr2 ай бұрын
This might be my favorite acoustic tone I’ve ever heard. Masterfully played as well, of course.
@G_Demolished11 ай бұрын
Every time one of these videos pops up and I’m not looking: Damn, that’s the nicest guitar I’ve ever heard in my life! … Oh, it’s just Carl again.
@andrewhumphrey10474 жыл бұрын
Carl has become one of my favorite guitarists of any genre. Love it.
@tristannolan853 жыл бұрын
hes a studio player. probably heard his work through multiple genres and didn't even realize it
@rogerd91503 жыл бұрын
Yea. He’s pretty great. I could listen to his playing for hours.
@umamulo55963 жыл бұрын
Same here
@demolitionwilliams741910 ай бұрын
It's nice to see other people out here that appreciate his understated talent
@windub92035 күн бұрын
absolutely stunning playing and the guitar sounds like home
@acousticmountains7948Ай бұрын
Some of the greatest acoustic tones in existence
@skaybaltimore11 күн бұрын
I used to love the D-28, but as I get older I appreciate the perfection of the D-18. And in Carl's hands it's the gold standard.
@truthray2885Ай бұрын
Just the best from Carl Miner every single time.
@garyives12184 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to be here before the Mahogany vs Rosewood war ensues. IMHO, through my excellent quality DAC, amp and headphones, that may have been the best sounding guitar I've ever heard. The player really found it's voice.
@steveblanchard27124 жыл бұрын
Greatness is greatness...no matter the wood. Every guitarist would kill to sound this good. You have a great point though, Gary. We don't need any wood wars or any other armchair guitar picking what ifs....this is greatness in the extreme. Great post and thank you, Gary.
@JeremyHorn3 жыл бұрын
I've played and heard so many acoustic guitars. This may be the best one I've ever laid ears too. Incredible.
@BluegrassPOV2 жыл бұрын
Some people can draw more sound from a guitar than others. This guy can really make them sing. All it takes is a ton of effort 😉
@devsfan4life9014 жыл бұрын
the best sounding guitar on the internet
@roromoho7 ай бұрын
Guitarist
@coresurf22Ай бұрын
*planet
@FirstLast-ek3sg3 жыл бұрын
I watch this video at least a couple times a week. The song is very soothing and sounds similar to The Stable Song by Gregory Alan Isakov.
@wayneh87682 жыл бұрын
Yes, fully agree, I hear The Stable Song in this demo as well.
@swillis39874 жыл бұрын
Few guitars are as capable in rendering the warmth, recognition, sustain and the sheer joy of a Martin D-18. Of course Carl Miner is superb and has become a TNAG favorite.
@philmccrevis44933 жыл бұрын
Soul cleansing restful elegance. Thank you Carl Miner.
@alanparks79196 ай бұрын
I watch all of the videos of Carl playing incredible guitars. This is the sweetest sounding guitar of them all, by a long shot. From the golden age of Martin. Wow - magnificent!
@fat-hand4 жыл бұрын
Juat amazing sound, both guitar and player. Carl somehow intuits just the right thing to play to extract the true voice of any guitar. That guitar has the sound I would imagine an old soul guitar would have. Beautiful.
@JM-wv9kz3 жыл бұрын
I actually taught myself two years ago, so many breakthrough progression I love how you lose yourself while playing. I truly believe that connection takes you to a higher consciousness. Your videos help me greatly. Much respect. Thx
@carlbrownfield54474 жыл бұрын
I have a 39 D-18 and it sounds just exactly like this one. I don't think Martin ever made any guitars that sound as good.
@kikomarty43373 жыл бұрын
I wish the current D-18s were made with Adirondack, this wood combination is one of the best.
@edmcgrew2 жыл бұрын
completely agree...
@williamvanvugt79893 жыл бұрын
I have a 1937 D18 sunburst, and it sounds just like this one: so clear and woody and sweet at the same time. And the projection....just awesome. Thanks for this vid.
@joseph2832 Жыл бұрын
That most of cost you an arm and a leg, I’m very jealous. I will win a nice Martin in a bluegrass competition one day, this poor boy will see his day.
@kevincrouch39562 жыл бұрын
Yes sublime playing on a special guitar.
@qynNL3 жыл бұрын
Jesus! That is one of the nicest sounding guitars I've ever heard! Recorded perfectly!
@zacharywilhelm58953 жыл бұрын
Carl is LEGEND.
@matthieuchapeyron38175 ай бұрын
So beautiful I could cry
@lilycat16942 жыл бұрын
It is September 28, 2022, and I haven’t seen any demos from Carl in the past few weeks. Love the channel and hope he returns.
@BlindTom612 жыл бұрын
Such taste, technique, humanity...
@dannywoody5497 Жыл бұрын
Just sounds like his soul is singing Carl is a master always able to get to the heart of all the guitars he plays
@davebickle49133 жыл бұрын
great player and a great guitar in that order thanks
@heavenlyguitar59133 жыл бұрын
This guitar sounds beautiful. The guitarist did a great job playing it. Very soulful.
@gcvincent39898 ай бұрын
I’ve got a 1940 D-18 without exception the best sounding guitar I have ever played in my fifty five years of playing guitar. You cannot beat the pre-war D-18’s. 😊
@FinalConsensus8 ай бұрын
How much $ did that bad boy set you back?
@iridge12 жыл бұрын
All I can say is WOW ! There's nothing like a Martin
@JeffDaytonMusic11 ай бұрын
That guitar looks mint - wow. Amazing tone and what a guitarist to match!
@752brickie9 ай бұрын
Wow Carl that is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your genius of the guitar with us!
@poguie2 жыл бұрын
I tune into the site just to hear Carl play, one of my favourite guitarists, so tasteful in every note.
@samstainer74553 жыл бұрын
Superb player, this gentleman could make a breadboard sound good.
@JeffDaytonMusic11 ай бұрын
All in all, this is truly moving. Thanks.
@jeffhayes605 Жыл бұрын
Carl is super human but this might be the sweetest sounding acoustic I’ve ever heard.
@michaelditmore81139 ай бұрын
I love my 1981 lefthanded D-18, just wish I could do it this kind of justice
@kennymccormack6746 Жыл бұрын
Dude, you are the best! I wish I could play like that!
@oldmanofcotati3 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful, musical technique.
@Marcusaurelius10683 жыл бұрын
My nephew. So talented.
@martymcpeak47483 жыл бұрын
Sorry , I just saw your comment. Your nephew is in my top 5 acoustic guitarists ever. Carl's playing has inspired me beyond measure.
@ramonlewis5070Ай бұрын
I have a actual 1960 Gibson Bird that was gifted to me! Blessings
@wheninroamful10 ай бұрын
Beautiful playing,
@jeromej8060 Жыл бұрын
Superbe jeu tout en finesse
@jeffsquires66202 жыл бұрын
Incredible sounding guitar.
@PhilTaylorGuitar5 ай бұрын
Marvellous, simply marvellous.
@gabrieln36133 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a beautiful instrument. I found this checking to see if anything was posted up that Carl had done recently. We had so much fun many years ago when he was 17/18 he played in a band I had going. We both had Bluegrass (I've played harmonica and was in Bluegrass bands back as far as 1975) backgrounds so we could go for fiddle tunes but, our main "bread and butter" was Swing (the Lindy Hop dancers would pack-in to dance with us) along with some Blues, Jazz, R&B, etc. whatever we felt like and whoever was singing (female vocal material) had in their repertoire. In the '70's when I played at Bluegrass festivals most of the established players had these D-18's. I believe Carl had one too. Also opened for Doc & Merle a couple times and them too on the D-18's I believe....although by then he may have been on the Gallaghers.
@hymnplayer Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@paulboden78504 жыл бұрын
A 1938 Martin D18. Damn!
@jonathanbriere64972 жыл бұрын
Sweet lord baby j-zusse, I have never heard a guitar sounds as beautiful as this one 🥺 What a warm sound!!!!!
@mattrwilkins2 жыл бұрын
Carl yet again playing another stunning guitar to perfection. That D-18 looks brand new. As someone said below, might be the best guitar I’ve heard. Just gorgeous and balanced tone, and that low end 😍😍😍.
@steveblanchard27124 жыл бұрын
Holy moly that was special....wow...
@uddielad2 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this. Captures me every time. Thank you.
@JoeWheatleyLakeTulloch4 жыл бұрын
Great, no words!
@los_rubos2 жыл бұрын
There’s nothing like the sound of an old Martin
@Colem3594 жыл бұрын
This is just lovely beyond words
@jeffhayes605 Жыл бұрын
It’s aggressive in all the right places and subtle enough to create an atmosphere
@spiercevaughn Жыл бұрын
Ohh that is a smooth sounding guitar
@marceloseventies3 жыл бұрын
The instruments, the capture and the like are sensational. But honestly, your talent and sensitivity are indescribable. My sincere greetings, and thank you very much for giving us such musicality.
@patrickhughes80402 жыл бұрын
that's the nicest tone i've heard in a long time
@jamalan74172 жыл бұрын
great recording too!
@unknown.243 жыл бұрын
One of the best guitars I have ever heard. Martin makes the best guitars in my opinion.
@userillusion863 жыл бұрын
*made
@aggistef16514 жыл бұрын
Sounds incredible!!!! wish you had a lesson on that song, Carl you rock!
@davidheenan74323 жыл бұрын
Every guitar you guys record sounds amazing !
@deanmcbride87472 жыл бұрын
Fantastic player. Wow. Going to check Carl miner out. I wish I could play like this.
@vanguard40652 жыл бұрын
what’s stopping you from playing like this? Carl practiced. Practice as much as you can everyday.
@BradleyMcTaggart4 жыл бұрын
Sounds incredible. It has a dovetail joint, not a mortise and tenon.
@HenryPipes4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best recordings of any guitar I’ve ever heard! Wow I am floored by the warmth and clarity of this vintage Martin!
@G_Demolished Жыл бұрын
@@HenryPipes There’s a reason those things are six figures!
@BobEstremera3 жыл бұрын
Carl, this is such a beautiful and soothing piece. Your artistry and touch are at a level that speaks directly to the heart and soul. I would love to know what the chords are in this progression. It would be the piece of music I would strive for myself when times get tough. And yes, your fans would 'love' for you to post some instructional videos. Thanks, Bob
@martymcpeak47483 жыл бұрын
I would take lessons for sure, Carl is a past Winfield winner. So he would be a great one to learn from
@fannyingabout3 жыл бұрын
The chords are predominantly F C Am Em G etc (I haven’t studied it so closely). The truth is that his technique is mind blowing; it’s deliberate, accurate, dynamically rich and played with feeling. In amongst those chords are Maj 7ths where just taking one finger of the chord changes the emotion conveyed. I personally can play all of this quite easy but I simply can’t play it anywhere near this level of perfection which is why when people say I’m pretty good at guitar I laugh and think “If only they knew about the likes of Carl Miner”.
@BobEstremera3 жыл бұрын
@@fannyingabout Thanks John, Yes, I watched it repeatedly and figured out the chords as well. I didn't catch the Em though. This guy is so amazing to get so much sonic dynamics out of such a simple progression.
@fannyingabout3 жыл бұрын
@@BobEstremera Agreed Bob -
@francismarcela62078 ай бұрын
sounds special to me. not a powerhouse but such a sweet tone like a warm coffee.
@deanmcbride87472 жыл бұрын
Sounds great
@krennels2 жыл бұрын
Carl, I will buy anything you release.
@daciuk84 жыл бұрын
Sounds beautiful,not bad playing either Carl.👍🏴👍
@jspendleton38983 жыл бұрын
Gregory Alan Isakov - If I Go, I'm Going
@ChikoElNegro3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if this is the song he's playing but holy sh*t, thanks man, had not heard a song like that in years, so good, appreciate it.
@ChikoElNegro3 жыл бұрын
If you got more songs in that style, would appreciate if you can recommend them
@markusschaden50455 ай бұрын
Great!
@marknicholson55083 жыл бұрын
That was wonderful, thank you
@McCambira3 жыл бұрын
Incredible sound! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I have one D28
@JeffDaytonMusic3 жыл бұрын
What tone!!
@Doty6String Жыл бұрын
It’s the pick attack on these old guitars that really makes it. Dude can play too
@gr18874 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful
@XENONEZZ24 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful...🎵
@ZionForman3 жыл бұрын
very good
@henkbouma91962 жыл бұрын
Didn't know him at all but what a skilled player
@alexandereisen34863 жыл бұрын
I mean, just… wow
@TheRealJyoujo3 жыл бұрын
Very mellow right ? Love it !!! Good bass too . I should probably took out for this one . I wonder if it’s better than the D28 ..?
@stevebernard2213 жыл бұрын
I wonder what strings are used on these guitars. Great tone, and playing is off the charts!
@cartervintagebackstage3 жыл бұрын
We most often string guitars up with either D'Addario (EJ17s on a dreadnought like this) or occasionally Elixirs
@stevebernard2213 жыл бұрын
@@cartervintagebackstage yeah, I love the sound of EJ17s....thanks for letting me know!
@cajunguitarman4 жыл бұрын
i believe the pre war martins had traditional dovetail neck and neck block
@G_Demolished Жыл бұрын
They still do.
@noonster552 жыл бұрын
That was heavenly. Is it one of your creations? I just kept playing it over and over...
@martymcpeak47482 жыл бұрын
Yessir all the pieces Carl plays are his own, he writes them in the spot. Matter of fact Carl said in an interview that he is going to go back and flesh out some of those melodies into full songs and release them to all of the fans of himself and T.N.A.G., hopefully it won't be too long till it comes to fruition.
@briandesjardins728 Жыл бұрын
Carl's amazing and can make a shoe box sound good lol but he sure knows how to demo any type body shape.. that's the best sounding martin I ever heard. I know everyone gets their rocks of on all the fancy rosewood guitars but to me, mahogany is the true king of tonewood
@oricatmos645311 ай бұрын
A quand un album ?
@svenlittlecross Жыл бұрын
wow
@davidchavez44642 жыл бұрын
The North American Guitar Company. Home of the worlds finest guitars and players.
@gs59214 жыл бұрын
Sensational... what tune is this?
@lelov13923 жыл бұрын
I maybe wrong, but it sound like The Greenhouse by Bros Landreth. It’s a killer tune! Go check it out, it won’t disappoint.
@MortandHarley3 жыл бұрын
Carl needs to release a CD. I will be first in line to buy it. Please Carl! Make the disc!!!
@martymcpeak47483 жыл бұрын
Check out a band called The Greencards, that's his band
@gabrieln36133 жыл бұрын
@@martymcpeak4748 Technically he joined that band in Austin, "founded by Englishman Eamon McLoughlin and Australians Kym Warner and Carol Young" (hence the "Greencards name). Prior to that at 17/18 he had played in my band in Oregon (with a few years on his own in between). We played Swing, Jazz, Blues and whatever other fun we could have since my background was in Bluegrass also (harmonica 45 years now) so we could always bring out a fiddle tune or country tune even though not our main focus. The swing dancers followed us around for some "Jump Jive 'n Wail".
@martymcpeak47483 жыл бұрын
@@gabrieln3613 Thank you for filing me in and i apologize for my mistake, I stand corrected. But at any rate Carl is a world class guitarist, and one I would love to see get the recognition he so rightly deserves. He has an uncanny sense of melody and amazing feel for playing a song and adding just the right nuances that serve the song.
@gabrieln36133 жыл бұрын
@@martymcpeak4748 absolutely! No apology necessary, but I understand. My intent was just to fill in some information that others might not be aware of but cool to know, especially when appreciating Carl's guitar skills which are definitely always on point. Carl definitely listens to what he can add to something in a complementary way, hence being such a great studio player. My band was actually called Gabriel and The Technicians..... And Carl is most definitely a technician when it comes to clean and precise guitar playing. We always had fun playing together!
@martymcpeak47483 жыл бұрын
@@gabrieln3613 now I am going to have to give a listen, if it's one thing I have learned about musicians. We tend to gravitate to others like ourselves, and you were drawn to Carl and likewise the music had to be good.
@Marissa-w4f10 ай бұрын
My '21 sounds just as good... which is not saying this sounds bad, but that current D-18's can sound just as stellar.
@los_rubos2 жыл бұрын
Hog & Adi A match made in pre war heaven
@skinnybreakfast2 жыл бұрын
I would love to know the full chain and mix on this. is it flat? what pre-amps were used? etc. Thank you in advance. Simply incredible recording!! Thank you.
@matteozardinilacedelli79663 жыл бұрын
Oh my God
@skinnybreakfast2 жыл бұрын
Hey North American Guitar, the Mic pair is a Schoeps Colette pair? So a pair of CMC6s both with the MK41 capsules? Thanks in advance, absolutely love these demos.
@limpindug4 жыл бұрын
sweet. mind I think the picker had quite a bit to do with it. respect.