Billy Strings picking up his Thompson Guitar in Sisters, Oregon

Billy Strings picking up his newly purchased Brazilian Dreadnought made by Preston Thompson Guitar in Sisters, Oregon

[@tammanaq]

hahaha I love how he carried the guitar around the workshop - that's love right there

[@Fenna1965]

What a great video…..I’m a big fan of Billy Strings, he comes to the Netherlands in November and we are on the concert. I think he is the best guitar player in the world, I practice the dust in the baggie on my guitar…but man….he plays so fast….hihihi….great guy

[@tyjomello]

Just to hear that first conversation between him and the guitar was a treat

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

He played under the double eagle! Incredible crosspicking

[@jbcrook5141]

This young man just blows me away every time i listen to him. Whether its videos of he and his dad jamming or in concert with his Extremely talented band. He inspires both as a musician but also just as a person. Humble and polite, even though he's the baddest boy on the block! You dont see enough of that these days....

[@DannyBrooks1]

I hope he never changes! He deserves all the success in the world.

[@bgrigg07]

I've been blown away by Billy Strings playing for years, but every time I see him NOT playing I like him even more. I really liked how he clutched his new guitar and went on a shop tour to thank everyone involved in making it. And I bet he went home and said "I had the coolest day ever!".

[@jcearnhardt393]

Until you have heard this guy play. You have no clue how good he is. Unbelievable

[@dickelbuck1]

He’s incredible 👍

[@tixximmi1]

He's the Joe Pass of Bluegrass.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@@tixximmi1 - He's damn impressive doing Grateful Dead songs too.

[@tixximmi1]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH And don't forget Jethro Tull songs too. (Thick as a brick)

[@KM-sr8dd]

A savant from Michigan

[@gweiloxiu9862]

People doing what they love for work and a damn good job of it at that. That's true America for you. Thanks Billy Strings and Thompson Guitars for doing their part to keep the fire burning.

[@garypaquin9571]

Billy endorses Thompson guitars…and no other builders. That is loyalty and integrity. He also plays his Thompson’s on stage and in the studio.

[@grin64]

Very proud of the quality my American brothers are putting out.

[@dionst.michael1482]

Must be a proud moment for the folks that built that guitar. I know I would be. Love the bound fretboard and headstock. Beautiful sunburst finish. Gorgeous. Thank God for the passion of true craftsmen. Bravo Thompson Crew ❤

[@chrism.4600]

Who ever nick named him Billy “Strings” hit the nail on the button, he is amazing with his guitar. Best picker Ive ever seen. Best of luck to you Billy.

[@TheFruitBats]

Chris M. Nail on the head.

[@DerEchteBold]

According to Wikipedia his aunt gave him the name, indeed because of his abilities with all kinds stringed instruments.

[@gangoffour6690]

Billy got that name from his aunt at 10 years old. Little Billy Strings is what she called him.

[@JonnyExcess]

Seriously could hear the quality of the instrument on my laptop speakers. You folks make cannons 👍😍👍

[@dionst.michael1482]

Ive always loved the spruce/rosewood tonewood combo. You just can't beat em. Sound so pretty. So alive.

[@seanmick7737]

Just discovered Billy Strings yesterday. I guess I've been living under a rock. Seriously talented and those Thompson guitars are pieces of work! Really nice! Thanks!

[@dionst.michael1482]

I had never heard of them until now but dayum, they makes some beautiful looking/sounding guitars. Won't forget that name now.

[@thorzzz1z]

Enjoy the ride, you will be searching all his songs now, I sure did

[@dilligaf700]

Billy strings music is a treat for the ears and sole.

[@dj3ears]

Watching Billy pick up a guitar and see how it's tuned then just go into it is always an absolute pleasure.

[@Groundhog-Jam-Band]

Awesome..they had it dead on for him

[@jeff2235]

I want one of your guitars. Billy said they're excellent. That's good enough for me.

[@dilligaf1909]

I want one of billys worn out ones

[@kenbrown438]

I can listen to Billy Strings and his DADDY all day long , until the "cows come home" !!!! Would love to hear PaPa "Strings" , Billy Strings , Emi Sunshine and the Rain Band get together for some real "Down Home" COUNTRY " HO - DOWNING" !!!! Can anyone out there "get the ball rolling" and set this "match made in HEAVEN" UP !!!!???? Billy Strings and Emi Sunshine , keeping COUNTRY GREAT !!!!

[@Grant_Ferstat]

This stuff makes my heart sing. Wonderful craftsmanship matched with pure talent.

[@tomhoefling]

True artists, making it possible for each other to make their art. What could be better than that? And the rest of us get to enjoy the fruit of their labors!

[@jamesdjesse]

what a humble kid. so much talent.

[@YourUncleMorty]

Billy, my wife and I just discovered you and your music. What a great player

[@bptdns22]

Are you related to Luc Arbogast?

[@RonaldReaganRocks1]

AMERICAN PLAYER PLAYING TOP QUALITY AMERICAN INSTRUMENTS! Hell yeah!

[@davelambardo6464]

Man I live a couple hours from sisters. Really nice touristy town I go through on my way hunting and what not. Very cool to see these guts build gutairs like these there. Wish I had heard about this Billy strings before now. His videos showed up in my favorites, loving them.

[@donewithdemocrats]

Congrats Thompson Guitars!! You got Billy wearing your guitar!

[@cherimolina2121]

Oh that tone! What a beautiful sound! Just truly angelic! ❤

[@ervinesprouse3041]

That guitar is beautiful and has a power sound!! I have a ‘67 D-28 Martin and love the Brazilian Rosewood!

[@illfather7066]

Oh Wow you're not kidding I was tripping how loud that rings out...

[@ervinesprouse3041]

B Knotty, it sure does!!

[@SixxxStringSultan]

I want one!!! Probably can't make it sound as good as Billy, but it'll still have the looks. Thanks for keeping that old school tradition alive guys!

[@bretttempleman5373]

Billy is a class act, love the way he loves that geetar

[@Flatpicknation]

Yep thats the sound. Been watching this clip alot. Pure happieness.

[@mikeroullier6875]

What a fascinating and unique individual!.. I love playing guitar and wish I had 1/3 of his skills!!! I only recently(last year) heard of Billy. Incredible picking machine!! Love you Billy! Keep shreddin!!

[@billyethornton]

Billy is proving his self a fine soul . Thank you Thompson guitars for your fine work and Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your staff...

[@dilligaf700]

Billy strings for me is awsome song writer and his guitar playing is second to no one got to be one of the best players I've ever heard and I'm 50.

[@Skypie61]

Billy, Molly...The next gen.🎵🎶🎼👍

[@randyt70]

I guess I found my next guitar. I will not stop until I have one of these beauties! Love it. And of course Billy Strings definitely sounds awesome with his new Thompson...Peace, until I get one, Randy P. Thompson

[@stevebudiselic9135]

Thats cool I'm a native oregonian that lives close to sisters and I have a big history there and am very fond of Billys talent

[@doctorotis3743]

Super star you are Billy. My uncle was postal delivery man, bend and madras, 1955…1965. Me weeded mint and potatoes @ $1.00 an hours.♥️

[@pharmerdavid1432]

Billy Strings reminded me of Doc Watson the first time I heard him play, but later realized Billy was taking it farther, or a different direction anyways. After Seeing Doc and Mearl Watson playing in 1976 at a little basement (Cellar Door?) club in Georgetown, next to Washington DC, I was hooked on bluegrass type music, which I got into through the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and the SF bay area bluegrass scene. Does Billy play slide, like Mearl did? Haven't seen it yet, if he does. Merle was my favorite acoustic player, and still ranks near the top. The story is Merle heard Duane Allman's slide playing, and was so infatuated he bought a 1959 Les Paul to learn on. When Gallagher made dreadnoughts for Doc and Merle, Doc wanted a Mahogany body, while Merle opted for rosewood, asking Gallagher to make the neck just like his '59 LP (hopefully I remember this story correctly). Merle would use light gauge strings, and tune UP to an E chord, like Duane usually did - the thick '59 neck could handle the torque pressure. That is a beautiful guitar, and will sound MUCH better after it gets older, and played more. I'm guessing Billy can break-in an acoustic guitar like nobody else! EDIT: What beautiful dreds Thompson makes! I'd like mine with Honduras Mahogany please, and (of course) an Andirondack "red spruce" soundboard. On second thought, I don't deserve a guitar that beautiful, and already have too many, although I could sell them all and get a Thompson>? I'll keep playing my late 1997 Gibson Songbird Deluxe and early 1970's D-40 for now, but those beautiful Thompson dreds have my attention (especially when Billy Strings is playing one).. pktguitars.com/custom-acoustic-guitar-models/dreadnought-2/

[@Caperhere]

Pharmer David lol. Have some Honduras Mahogany, big planks my father had to fix his boat. He sold most of it, but there are still a few in the basement.

[@dstewart5292]

Rings out like a banjo-cannon. Beautiful!

[@mackylimb2698]

Beautiful craftsmanship. Thx for the awesome video.

[@georgelange5272]

This guy is great and the guitars suits him exactly

[@mrjeff9169]

Love!

[@Whitman1819]

What a great endorsement. I maybe ordering one next...

[@jeremyhoule9221]

"I also cant wait to see how much damage you can do to my finish"...lmao tooo funny!

[@rockfishmiller]

Now there's a great day at work, awesome.

[@dondoyle8474]

That sound is Beyond a guitar 👍

[@mrkingcat2]

Beautiful guitar !! thinking of ordering the same one... someday

[@ardalla535]

There's really no other guitar out there with that sound. If that's what you're looking for, this is the guitar you get.

[@nxgraphics]

thank you Thompson Guitars !

[@arlenmargolin4868]

I had a 1964 I think it was an f 45 guild with all Brazilian rosewood on the back and sides and after spending all sorts of barter money on rebuilding this guitar's frets and bridges and bones and saddles and nuts an airline called People's Express pulverized My guitar and then going out of business a week later fun stuff

[@patrickjobling8676]

Mighty fine geetars ..😍😁

[@richardharrold8080]

RIP Preston Thompson

[@theDudeOfDudes]

Aww man, the guy seemed like such a nice man in this video. Sorry for your loss Thompson Guitars.

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

That thing is a banjo killer for sure what a cannon

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Nice guitar!!! Sounds a lot like a Gibson Advanced Jumbo...tight and snappy sound with big volume.

[@MrZiggy-pm9rz]

Agree it's a very nice guitar but Gibson has never built anything close to this. The sound is more like a Gallagher 'Doc Watson' or Gallagher '72 Special.'

[@tonybarnes3858]

I feel like I just had guitars for breakfast. Plenty of energy--time to get to work.

[@cmataira]

Lovely! ❤

[@toneman335]

Sounds great!

[@tacratt6091]

I would love to have an OM28 Brazilian/Adi top with pre war bracing and scallops!

[@austenrobinson2747]

On the Mount Rushmore of flat pickers with Doc, Tony, Clarence and Norman Blake.

[@jinxbottleflip1942]

That was pretty cool

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

Amazing how the notes really pop out with such clarity and tone. Do you also make flamenco and classical guitars?

[@lindaclark5911]

Fing LOVE THIS KID!!!

[@jimrose71]

THAT WAS NICE, VERY NICE

[@kentowens2179]

Great sounding guitar!

[@winros3042]

I always wanted to play guitar and Nana bought me a guitar when I was 7! I will never forget the day when I came home from school to be precise Catholic School... Nana told me to get her a towel inside the linen closet...Omg! They're set my guitar, right-handed and all... at only being 7, red-headed and left handed, I gave it my all! No music lessons no one to show me how... I wonder where my guitar is now...!

[@cardboard316]

Nice story, what happened to it?

[@winros3042]

You tell me? Where did my roller skates go? I didn't even have a key😭😭

[@cardboard316]

Did you end up with another guitar?

[@winros3042]

@@cardboard316 no I never did. I became an artist.

[@cardboard316]

Oh right I was just wondering because I started playing about 18 months ago. I also paint but more in the Jackson polock style because I'm not that good at drawing

[@adamnewman8556]

Billy has this Tom Petty vibe,so down to earth.

[@agalligani]

Damn can you put up the full video of that jam sesh at the end? I'll bet that was reeeeal hot!

[@broadpath]

How is the action set on that guitar? He flat picks and then kicks a switch and is playing an electric guitar. It was stunning! Do you offer tours of your shop?

[@bluegrassbarry]

Psychedellic Bluegrass Yeeeeaaaaaahhhhh,,,!!!!

[@timreyes2179]

Bluegrassid

[@hdmccluskey]

Who puts a thumbs down? This guy is Epic!!!!

[@kevinconner6779]

It's funny that the lady asked if Billy had been playing it hard 😃

[@iscafan]

Does anyone have an update on the unfortunate damage? Will it be repaired?

[@googo151]

YOU GUYS DIDN'T PUT A LINK DOWN IN THE DESCRIPTION.

[@yrulooknatme]

mission accomplished!!!

[@michaelconway8337]

God bless AMERICA!

[@SpaceGhost67]

Definitely cool.

[@jefferyhelmers6745]

Billy...bro..lol you guys ever make it down to Boise? Cuz...I'd buy a ticket lol

[@willruth1306]

Check out the dude leaving the shop for the day at 4:20 lol.

[@ladyofthewoods2448]

Great Video

[@richardcarew4708]

rings like a bell 🔔✨ awesome

[@richardcarew4708]

my cousin Paula used to live in Bend, Orygun... she gave me her nylon string Silvertone with half inch action.. I loved it..... she also taught me how to cuss... bless her heart ❤

[@richardcarew4708]

so.. what kind of strings will get the old Silvertone up to snuff, so to speak?.. ring like a bell, etc?

[@richardcarew4708]

Peace y'all 🙏.. carry on... loudly if possible

[@MrTruckerf]

What would that guitar run? 10-15 thousand bucks?

[@MrPreston56]

$12,500 ish

[@LongRidgeFarmer]

I was sorry to hear him say GD.

[@youthmanrecords420]

Long Ridge Farm exactly. Gosh darn would have sufficed

[@ChrisPBacon-1313]

I promise you'll be fine.

[@TheJoshA]

Long Ridge Farm Hurt yer feeling did he ?

[@LongRidgeFarmer]

Josh A My feelings have nothing to do with this. Maybe you sensed within your soul something you didn’t understand.

[@MoldAdvice1]

@@ChrisPBacon-1313 LRF, will be fine, But Billy might not, Taking God's name in vein, is Very serious, You might not think so now, But You Will one day, I promise you.

[@Groundhog-Jam-Band]

I think he likes it.

[@joycethomas8868]

Rings like a BELL !!!

[@1cleandude]

That guitar has a banjo sound to it; anyone??

[@rtelles1127]

Im thinking a open G tuning .

[@tylerogilvie2274]

I’m from Sisters/Bend area. It’s a shame I’ve just now heard of him.

[@bigjob7551]

Google just told me my volume is too high right in the middle of a billy strings video, how dare they!

[@jerry-st7rc]

I think wenge is better than Brazilian Rosewood. It has a lot of bite both on the lows and highs. Sort of metallic like tone but it's just super punchy. Alot less expensive than Brazilian Rosewood.

[@jeb_0095]

there was no music scene at all when i lived in sisters...had to drive to bend for music

[@tntkop]

If the guitar could speak, it would say, “Holy shit! My first owner is Billy Strings? I better not fuck up!”

[@manomyth11]

as long as he stays away from that "Dust in a Baggy"

[@peanutavalon]

Did you guys install a pickup for him? which one?

[@MrPreston56]

I think we did.. K and K pure mini...

[@peanutavalon]

@@MrPreston56 Just the regular one or the more intricate/preamp/battery ones? thanks

[@MrPreston56]

@@peanutavalon I would have to ask the set-up crew on Monday - I think regular

[@kingrobert1st]

And what strings does Strings use? (Billy Strings strings)!

[@dancolley4208]

Billy got a haircut!!!

[@bearded_rigger]

Dan Colley nope, it’s an old video ;)

[@randallhammond6872]

How much did it cost to buy

[@Mr05Chuck]

Randall Hammond I would imagine he gets it free so they can say he uses their guitars. He indorces the product.

[@rolfomatic]

Is that Wildwood Flower? Nice crosspicking!

[@JPM-NM]

I think it was Under The Double Eagle

[@manspreader7854]

James Macklin you are correct sir🤠

[@johnsee7269]

How things change... Oregon - Sad what it's become.

[@zachd5242]

Great moments !

[@brfam1977]

I didn’t know screech played banjo

[@justinmoe1257]

Billy was so stoned