A 16-Year-Old Guitar Store Owner Sold Me An INCREDIBLE Guitar

[@silascaldwell9197]

Thanks for the great hang!

[@xxloki713xx]

You seem like you're on the right track and doing good things. Keep it up!

[@lisaferrara8120]

Nice meeting you, Silas! Wish you much success.

[@marlusmazer9799]

Awesome nice guy! Great job Silas!

[@iveybullard8988]

You have an awesome store!

[@coletonbelew6475]

Awesome store and awesome playing dude. Might have to come by and check yall out, I only live an hour south.

[@CHRONOSMUSIC]

As the head of production at 3rd Power, I brought caldwell guitars up to My boss at 3p after attending their grand opening party and being thoroughly impressed by Silas' business prowess at a young age. We are so happy to be working with a such amazing person! The whole Caldwell family has become my family in Nashville and it's so amazing to see them being featured and supported. Myself and the team at 3rd Power are massive supporters of the Caldwell Guitars family! (And Tyler, if you want to do a factory tour, anytime reach out!) Ps. Silas is going places, both business wise and music wise. He's incredible

[@jerryhorton5708]

Good pick, ladies and gents of 3rd Power. This young man is incredible

[@paulphillips6118]

I really like what you are doing at 3rd Power. That Dirty Sink sounds amazing.

[@CHRONOSMUSIC]

@paulphillips6118 thank you so much! If you are ever in the Nashville area, we'd love to show ya around the factory!

[@e.r.559am7]

Gassin' on a kitchen sink for sure.

[@MusicisWin]

Look, I didn't buy a new guitar, I supported local

[@porknoodle7886]

Good on ya 👏

[@silentlamb2077]

Mmmhmmm

[@matttaylor3120]

What ever makes you feel better 😂

[@morrismorrisson6161]

😒

[@waitingforguitar6991]

You bought a sticker. The guitar was free. =)

[@77Mowers]

This kid is only 16 and already killing it. Well done young man, well done indeed!!!

[@cobra935o]

Awesome, and I can hardly get my lazy a$$ 19 year old to get out of bed and get a job.

[@jdbacon1366]

isn’t hard to crush it when mom and dad buy you a guitar shop 😂

[@77Mowers]

@@jdbacon1366 not many 16 year olds can start a business on their own without any assistance. If they helped him get started, too me that’s fine. But they can’t buy his knowledge, that comes hard work and dedication to the businesses success. That’s all him, so yes he is killing it.

[@robertmazurowski5974]

@@cobra935o It is easy when your parents have money and you are guaranteed a bright future.

[@Vivi_9]

​@@cobra935o you're still a kid! A part time job doing something you enjoy would be more than enough, assuming you are still being supported by your family or plan to go to university

[@nickofthenorth]

Kid going places. Smart idea to have a homegrown high end shop in the epicenter of homegrown guitar music…maybe not the first but as a salesman myself I can identify his authenticity and he is more excited about contributing to people’s creativity and musical vision than necessarily the financial aspect. High five to his dad- it’s tough to get the modern young male human to be excited about anything. I know as a father of one.

[@trev3971]

Fair play to the kid, it's clear he's in his element. But not having to worry about financials is a luxury he had from the start.

[@Vivi_9]

​@@trev3971 that should be the default situation for any kid in the US and not a luxury

[@rigorhead01]

That's what a father does for his son. Come to the deep South. You'll find lots of people/families like this 🥰

[@NET94]

That's called a utopia where nothing matters anyway. @@Vivi_9

[@WinstonTexas829]

What a great young man. Doing something he loves & serious about it. I wish him nothing but good luck and good fortune.

[@deanbembridge8640]

16 years old and he knows his stuff , well done it's young people like you who will keep guitar music alive and kicking 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@JimDewdGuitars]

To have that much music knowledge at such a young age is not only super impressive, it gives me hope for future generations.

[@chrisshaw6451]

What an incredible young man Silas is, so much under his belt at that age, he is going to go far, in whichever of his many fields he chooses to persue. And thank you Tyler for highlighting and supporting him and his family's business, you continue to be an amazing human being always! 👍❤️

[@colinpadley1897]

What an impressive young man, he's the whole package, sure he's got a great career ahead of him.

[@polyphonicgroove]

That shop and that kid is awesome!!! So glad to see a young person so interested in guitars and music and giving a voice to boutique instrument and equipment makers.

[@AmericanNationalist852]

That kid is cool AF. His parents must be immeasurably proud

[@philiosa]

Also I’d assume immeasurably wealthy. Not knocking this kid. He truly does seem cool AF and it’s sick he’s doing this. Plus he clearly knows his stuff. I’m sure he’s gonna continue to do cool shit. But you’ve gotta have serious money to run a shop like this as an adult, let alone as a highschooler.

[@robertwhyte3435]

@@philiosa It would take a lot of money to just stock up a place like that from the beginning, but if someone has time and commitment, they can put something like that together by being disciplined and, importantly decent. A small shop that treats people well, run by people who genuinely love what they're doing, who are honest, will attract a loyal clientele and, over time, get support from vendors and players who appreciate what that shop brings to the community. I can't kick a guitar down stairs but I'd buy one from them just to have that experience

[@helloitsmehb]

@@philiosanot out of reach for most responsible individuals. Just need to know your shit and do the work.

[@joeblankenship377]

@@philiosa That's what I was thinking. His parents must be loaded. Probably not a big profit-margin in the ultra rare boutique guitar store business.

[@IdolMako]

​@@helloitsmehb its very obviously out of reach, he's 16 and you can only work from age 14 in nashville, no kid is making that amount of money in 2 years

[@jtkane317]

I'm 2 minutes in and this kid rocks. Very happy to see both young musicianship and entrepreneurship. I hope he goes far with both.

[@reginaschmid2657]

Cool! That young man knows his stuff! Happy to hear you are supporting local! Wishing all the best in his endeavors!!!😊

[@baumguitars]

Making a sneaky appearance in the background at 0:52 . ;-) Awesome store! We're glad to be in Caldwell! Cheers from Denmark.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Insane amount of respect for doing something this ambitious that young, especially the balance in workload. The Gibson ES-125 shows a lot of versatility, especially with that Radiohead approach haha.

[@keetakitten]

I have respect for his parents for buying him a guitar store

[@fuzzboxes]

@@keetakitten I don't have respect for his parents buying him a guitar store

[@charleszhang9780]

@@fuzzboxeswhy not

[@Vivi_9]

@@charleszhang9780 they're butthurt and taking copium to compensate for their failures

[@IdolMako]

@@charleszhang9780 because not everything should be handed to you like that

[@RJRonquillo]

The Caldwells are the best!

[@miller8084]

So great to see young and independent shops like this! Well done, Silas! Fantastic stuff.

[@johnmiller8592]

Great vid guys! You not only managed to educate many of us on a few boutique brands but also delivered a multitude of warm messages. Much respect for this young man’s dad! Very cool 👍🏼

[@JayKughan]

I wish all 16 year old's were as mature & sensible as Silas. Bless you, kid.. you rock! 🤘

[@CareAgainFishing]

What a great feature piece! I love this kind of stuff. You managed to find a great shop, and a great kid, and you used your platform to draw attention to a genuinely cool venture that many of us will want to support. I wish them continued success... and hope that Young Master Caldwell stays true to the lessons he's learned. Where can I buy a tee shirt?

[@mrbenmall]

So glad you made/posted this. That kid is fantastic. I hope this video helps him.

[@dennyliegerot4021]

This Kid is pretty cool...knows his stuff without constantly trying to prove it to you. I wish him much success.

[@borgonianevolution]

That is a very old soul in a young mans body. This brother oozes that late 60's early 70's top touring act vibe. That whole I know I got skillz and I don't need flash or hype to tell you about it. On a side note Tyler.. Look into @Bills Guitar Garage and check out his hand wound Sonoran pickups. I just got into building guitars and have been "ONLY" EMG since 1983. I put a set into an LP reconstruction project and will be adding the second set into an Explorer I built last year for a guitar building competition. These pickups changed my mind. You won't be disappointed.

[@iamstan_rimp]

16yrs old with a wealth of guitar knowledge and it’s only gonna grow! 💪🏻💯 Respect! Silas is now and the future!

[@andyfalstad5711]

Raised right...this young man is bright, got his head on right, and has a bright future. So good to see someone young with passion, drive, purpose and direction. I see success in what ever he pursues.

[@rayheflin5473]

Very impressive Silas, keep it going my friend. It’s nice to see you keeping the music going !!

[@metrocaptain]

Smart kid and incredible asset to the music industry. Love his passion and ability to not only finish school, but get entrepreneurial experience in running his own shop and doing gigs in the evenings. This kid is going places! ❤

[@cropcircle5693]

Finally we see young kid who's got some stuff figured out! He looks set up to live a good life. This is a must for my ext Nashville trip (soon!) And that Radohead cover sounds massive!! Can't wait.

[@heavybrett-al4082]

What an inspiring young man...and such a great little store, always love to see small stores with magical finds.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

That chord at 7:49 is in the start of Take On Me by A-Ha, before the first synth melody.

[@JonTorrence]

Everything about this just screams COOL. Silas seems awesome and set for bringing goodness to the world with a great heart! I also love the goal of the shop and how well you supported it. Beautiful all around ✌🏾

[@ironhorse7588]

Thanks for the amazing video.👍 I'll be stopping in at the store to check out their selection.

[@arceneaux777]

You RULE for this - -and I hope his store is HUGELY successful

[@gr8tnowwhat]

So good to see someone his age thats so well spoken and is really into what he is doing. I wish him success in his playing and for his business.

[@dunebillydave222]

Young Mister Caldwell is a cool dude. I like his attitude; smart, warm, friendly and knowledgeable about the equipment he has to offer. I like the guy ... oh and the couch.

[@james-sf5yc]

It never fails to amaze me when i see such a young guy or girl so focused, goal oriented and driven, amazing! I honestly cant relate, it was 30 yrs ago when i was 16, but my friends and i were idiots. This guy probably has a future huh.

[@luciuslutestrum]

I think this kid has a huge future in front of him😊🤟. He seems quite bright & definitely "Wise Beyond His Years"...!🤟❤🎸❤🎶 P.S. Good onya for supporting local too

[@susanholt56]

Tyler.......This kind of stuff is what makes your flavor the best!!! Now I'll be taking a 4 hour drive to this store and buy something.....if you haven't already bought it first......Cheers!

[@old_Army_guy]

Love the Ten Years after cover. One of my favorite bands.

[@baldbearded9601]

I like this kid 👌 Very down to earth despite his obvious grand aspirations. Knowledgeable, genuine and hard working. Gotta respect someone like that!

[@FoardenotFord]

Awesome little boutique shop, and Silas has got a lot going on for someone his age. Thanks for spotlighting this, I’ll have to check them out when I finally make it to Nashville!

[@JohnScottB]

Love seeing 3rd Power getting some love. Jamie and the team do incredible work.

[@crazyivan1966]

That was so awesome. Silas seems like a down to earth young man. Also a great player. One of my favorite vids

[@leokrissandy5579]

genuinely impressed, in such a young age he is living the dream of many

[@markwarren3724]

What a gem of a human being you introduced us to today. Thank you.

[@butchcassidy3373]

Now I have a new place to visit next time I'm in Nashville. Glad to see Silas with his nice shop. As a drummer, I don't know much about guitar but I know what sounds good to me lol

[@zymmer4]

that tele at 8:00 in looks like roy buchannan's guitar..it looked like he had used it as a white water raft paddle for a few years..Roy's guitar had total custom pickups..and no one since has been able to play roy's licks.

[@synonyx]

This guy gets it. We need more stores where the owners are focused on the community vs. all of the shops that are closed and only open to appointments. Nothing is cooler than a guitar store where everyone hangs out on the weekends. My hometown guitar store used to be like that and I'd love nothing more than to see it open again like it was before.

[@trev3971]

It's easy to be community-focused when you don't have to worry about money.

[@george-st-george]

you guys are so great and this shop is incredible !!!! too bad i'm thousands of miles away !!!!!! Have fun !!!!!! keep going strong !!!!!!!

[@Elshonio]

Great to see someone, not just learning, but knowing their craft at that age. Cool dude, major props. I’m way across the pond but that’s the kinda place I’d like to spend some time in. My best for the future

[@craigf.5855]

Tone nerds (an exceptional compliment, in my opinion) are exactly the type of person one should encounter when purchasing gear. love this.

[@barbaralewis4919]

Wow glad to see a great kid gives me faith in the worlds future what direction,brains and talent at sixteen.great show Tyler Thanks from Old Tyler

[@stevekirkby6570]

What a cool shop and a cool youg guy. Brilliant. Love how you can go in and really chill on the couch. Sweet.

[@BUNKERJR53]

For 16 years old this guy has got the world at his feet. What I would give to be in his place. He is wise beyond his years.

[@Tibby092]

love hearin some ten years after in the demos, hell yea!

[@billyclub9863]

Silus, Kudos to your parents. They did a good job with you 👍🏼

[@landoctor94]

That first guitar you played with that setup sounded AMAZING. I was blown away.

[@dougberry5003]

Good Vid Tyler, I will definitely check out Caldwell Guitars next time were in Nashville

[@adaoradoeswrite]

This is delightful! Silas is such a joy to watch and (aesthetically) the store is glorious! I love how they have the pedals on slanted shelves and everything. His knowledge is extensive and his passion is obvious. I can't wait to visit this store one day. Love, from Toronto, Canada.

[@Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben]

There's something magical about those overtones! I once had the oppertunity to play a Boss CE-1 (yes the big one) and it had these same magical overtones in them. Made every amp sound magical.

[@fredmoss9451]

Silas is amazing for 16 years old . Wish I was as savvy, well spoken, insightful and down to earth as this kid is at 16. What on earth happened to me.Yikes. Good luck kid, you have got it going on!!

[@Sam197043]

I really enjoyed this , that young guy is well ahead of his years and knows his stuff. thank you so much for posting this , a massive thumbs up all the best for the future , a fan from Liverpool UK

[@CanadianDivergent]

loved the Ten Years After, omg I played every song off of that album growing up. it's so iconic. Alvin Lee was so bluesy.

[@potatos_4_free]

You SURE it wasn't Coldplay? 😂

[@CanadianDivergent]

@@potatos_4_free 😂🙏

[@potatos_4_free]

@@CanadianDivergent I hope the kid was joking lol

[@lssimonato]

i really apreciate your consideration about this music store, congrats everybody envolved!!!

[@Flukey_1970]

That lad is already a legend. Please keep us updated as the shops progress

[@j_freed]

This young individual is very levelheaded and seems to be doing this for all the right reasons. Let's support shops that think this way, no agendas, no big sales tactics.

[@michaelaiello9525]

How?? Wow!! Something in the water in Nashville? obviously awesome parents and what an amazing young man. Livin’ the dream!

[@Lutharthegreat]

#4 on a clean tone was the best of all 10 hands down. What a knowledgeable young man so very cool!

[@MrBluesilverred]

I’m ready to make a road trip to Caldwell guitars. This kid’s vibe is infectious

[@zerodivider4333]

Great vid Tyler. Made my heart smile to see talent and professionalism in that young man. You have a voice here with this channel. Thanks for sharing Caldwell with the world.

[@bimscutney1242]

So good to see a motivated, intelligent young person. Plays a mean guitar to boot.

[@chrisdrake447]

“Keep pretensions out the store”? What a bloody good business ethic, especially in the music business! Gonna be fun to follow this guy’s progress ...

[@tristanlewis2150]

i passed by this place on my way to see shame at the basement east. next time i’m up there i’ll definitely be checking this out!

[@CasbahD]

I think I saw an RL Burnside poster on the wall.... Kid has good taste!

[@jasona.shaffer6348]

What a great little shop! Good for you young man. His 'rents must be so proud.

[@paulrawnsley3963]

First time I've heard Ten Years After in a 'store jam'. Awesome, Tyler. Just awesome.

[@johnbohland]

Enjoyed this very, very much! So well done. Good luck Caldwell Guitars.

[@voidistant]

Looks like another guitar shop worthy of a road trip. Thanks for featuring his shop in your video. Also, I'm here for the Radiohead cover. Right on, my man.

[@andrewbecker3700]

I really liked this small store journey. It reinforces my thoughts about younger generations not falling for the same old song and dance from guitar companies. They can respect the nostalgic brands, but certainly aren't bound to them in any way. Refreshing to see a youngster with his own ideas of what's cool, and not just falling in line with same worn out gear and styles.

[@timothyoo7]

Great job Silas!! Our country needs more young folk, like you! No, they all don't need to open a store, but they do need to follow their dreams, no matter how big or small.

[@willtheww2collector742]

that's an awesome little shop some interesting stuff, and what a nice genuine kid. shame I live in the UK where all the guitar shops near me are over an hours drive

[@MrDaver101]

Silas is great! Met him in August and love his store!!!! Ended up buying a few pedals from him!

[@AchillesWrath1]

That kid is very well spoken, and knowledgeable for his age. He's going places in the future for sure. The best of luck to his business.

[@mrheyduggy2849]

Music is win is soooooo underrated he’s amazing

[@dnews9519]

Man am I glad I found this video. So much awesomeness!

[@chuckomgyahoo]

Good on ya young man Silas....and the CHUCKIE doll is a nice touch.

[@praxismobius6037]

that kid has way more going for him at 16 than I have ever had in my life and I'm almost 50.

[@XLBiker13]

This whole video made me smile. Two very righteous dudes geeking out over very righteous things. And what a great message from Silas. Right on brother. Thank you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Incredible!! Great job!!

[@pd-kx4qw]

Good for you Silus! Keep it up man.

[@avjake]

I am so looking forward to your Burn The Witch cover. This "kid" is just the business. Love what he and his dad have got goin' on in this store.

[@tonyhill1141]

I wish I knew a fraction of what this kid does now let alone at 16. Good on ya, Silas.

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Young man, just want to congratulate you on your focus and work I wish you nothing but good luck

[@djolestefanovic]

Still hooked on that SG Junior...

[@Tremolo100]

Silas is awesome - keep going young man - you have a bright future! Next time I am in Nashville, I will stop by. - No, not Coldplay - 10 Years After - "I'd Love to Change the World" - one of the first songs I learned on guitar - great to jam over.

[@Jax694]

THANKYOU

[@CyberDocUSA]

Silas, keep doing you and don't get anyone knocked up along the way! The sky's the limit for you.

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

New watcher here. Great video! Ten Years After...

[@ericreganiguess1703]

At 57, I want to be as accomplished as Silas (Did I get that right?) Caldwell when I grow up. That young man is kicking life's ass. Very impressive.

[@EddieArafa]

I wish nothing but happiness and success to this awesome kid!