Driftwood Guitar Demo (Torrified Sitka Spruce and Walnut)

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[@simoncross1677]

Man is that crisp, and the sustain! Wow! It has more high end to mid, but will get better and better, onece fully broken in.Great story Chris, Thanks.And great guitar, Love the bridge shape.Walnut is one of my favourite tone woods.

[@asterisk606]

Hearing the story behind the guitar blew me away, and made an absolutely gorgeous guitar take on a different meaning. Amazing work.

[@kennethhuber394]

An absolutely gorgeous guitar. Figured walnut is by far the prettiest wood in the US in my opinion. Keep doing what you guys do! You have inspired this old crew chief and hobbyist woodworker to try his hand at building a guitar or two.

[@truenorthpedals4528]

An absolutely stunning guitar! Other than the inlay on the fretboard, I love the simplicity of it and letting the beauty of the wood speak. I would love to see more videos like this, where you feature some of your builds so we can see(and hear) what you do.

[@ronwhited1224]

Amazing tone! While I could never afford such a guitar, I appreciate being able to hear one in your videos.

[@SiggyMe]

When you hit the low E, it won my heart. The sonic timbre platette of this guitar is just amazing. You didn't say the scale length or nut width used. Its a work of art visually and sonically. I would be proud to own and play one. The wood combination with your artistic craftmanship gives a wonderful dry yet pristine notes. When you broke it down the bass sits in the pocket balanced and musical. Round bass notes that are musical. its a guitar beautiful to look at yet its begs to be played more than just looked at. The sonic relationship of all the strings creates a harmonious beautiful voice. I would want one with the same wood and tuning. Thanks for sharing.

[@seanhallahan14]

I also am a huge fan of the low E. It's what I care about the most. Demoers that don't know this miss an important part of the audience, imho.

[@paulsullivan9117]

Thank you for sharing... that is a masterpiece and the sound leaves me speechless!! Your customer will have something to behold for the rest of their life and something to be past down for years to come. Well done!!

[@kenyonfennell5003]

It looks and sounds beautiful. Both you and your client should be very proud.

[@Sonny2299]

That is about the most beautiful guitar I have seen. The perfect amount of style without overblowing the proportions.

[@dancunningham7268]

Beautiful work Chris! Sounds amazing.

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Beautiful guitar, Chris! Sounds great! Nicely done!

[@richardcooksey1600]

Well done. Beautiful sounds and very tasteful choice of woods. Well played as well!

[@josephthomas8325]

Absolutely beautifully balanced. Great work!

[@renegadegl]

Chris, what an amazing guitar! Looks and sounds phenomenal! Keep up the fantastic work. Looking forward to the continuation of the acoustic build videos.

[@Mike-kl1qc]

That’s the most I’ve seen you enjoy playing on any demo. Take the time and make yourself one! You always play the same thing and could help but to add some funk! Build it, build it, I’ll take your old one because you’ll never play it again lol You do some much for the community, all the free videos to inspire us. I wish I could make you one as a thank you.

[@markarita3]

Another beauty. Great work (as usual) Chris!

[@paulneeds]

Lovely sound - that will record beautifully and fit into any mix without any eq fiddling at all. Superb job! And it’s great to see another devotee of really short fingernails!

[@MrAquatoad]

A builder who is a player. Beast!

[@nebulablackmusic6057]

Sounds AND looks incredible! Great job man!!! Always impressed with your work there at Driftwood!

[@judih.8754]

Beautiful sounding and looking Chris!

[@CoreyMcCormick]

Would love to see more of these videos as you build! Incredible acoustic!

[@goodknight37]

Absolutely stunning work of art

[@kevinmorris7722]

Your latest guitar sounds fantastic. Balance, clearly articulate and beautiful to look at. Excellent job.

[@BillBurnette]

Beautiful- crisp, clear, articulate! Love it!

[@anthonyb2334]

Beautiful guitar. Beautiful sound. Thank you

[@dantahoua]

Beautiful guitar! Beautiful sound! I really love how black Walnut looks and sounds.

[@tanglewife]

Looks and sounds stunning. As usual!

[@matthewmcmann7109]

WOW! I really enjoy all of your videos, but this one is by far my favorite. Your level of craftsmanship is second to none. And to top that you seem to be man of true character. I admire what you do and who you are. And that guitar just seemed to fill the room. Great low end punch. And overall note clarity just fantastic. Be proud. And can't wait to see more of your work

[@Sammywhat]

Understated is an apt statement. Beautiful work as always, Chris!!

[@tonyhunt4250]

Very Sweet. I am sure the customer will be thrilled!

[@raybut5678]

This guitar is so beautiful, both in appearance and sound!!! Incredible!

[@Bixll09]

Beautiful Chris.. Well done.

[@Mandofunk99]

Sounds great buddy! Keep up the good work.

[@smartmammal9926]

Love the look and the sound

[@Paul-D]

Thats the most beautiful looking & sounding acoustic ive ever seen. Amazing what can be done, incredible

[@jabomiles6947]

This is absolutely beautiful.

[@robertdievendorf3312]

What a beautiful guitar! Visually gorgeous, but more importantly it sounds so so good.

[@JoeySchmidt74]

What a beautiful tribute piece, hats off.

[@chillpillology]

love love the tone

[@dlove1788]

Beautiful! Makes me excited to get my own someday soon.

[@jeffroberts4702]

Beautiful guitar and sounds great! Very nice craftsmanship

[@scottfishkind5335]

Sound incredible!!

[@anthonya9472]

that bridge is very aesthetically pleasing

[@TheWhiskeyCowboyLife]

Agreed.... for me the headstock and bridge matter more than they probably should. LOL

[@tjstevens001]

Beautiful with an awesome sound!

[@TimMilliken]

Sounds really good!

[@hwwelds9050]

Nice. Very clean sounding.

[@BenjaminGonzalez-wv3cy]

WOW! That guitar sounds great!

[@choochoopoppy3240]

Great sound!

[@chrisclarke3670]

Beautiful guitar and workmanship.

[@gehringer37]

That thing sounds amazing!!!!

[@markreams3192]

Great lows and mids with articulate highs. Really warm without sounding muddy. Back and sides are beautiful.

[@bryantcochran5065]

Absolutely love the tone of the wood combination. That axe sings.

[@neilstoddart00001]

i liked your breakdown on the materials used. gives an interesting insight to what tonal possibilities are available through choice of tonewoods.

[@seanhallahan14]

WOW very impressive. Thank you for sharing. Love the deep body, figured walnut, beveled arm rest, fabulous bridge, ebony-front-back slotted head stock, and THE SOUND. AND, who knew you were such an inlay artist. Wow wow. AND THE SOUND!! Hope you have great great success with this signature bespoke masterpiece. I can see aficionados swarming in.

[@johnjames1813]

Outstanding!!

[@aaronlucasguitars]

Man that is gorgeous!!! Fantastic!!!

[@dustman1080]

finally i can get my acoustic fix here again. :D What a stunner! we neeed moooooooooreeeee of that!! i glad you finally are able to focus more on the acoustic!

[@guitartec]

The best part of Change The World is the very last note in the closing lick, specifically when used in the final seen of the Travola movie, Phenomenon. Best use of a Clapton/Babyface tune in a movie, ever. Makes me cry.

[@ambu6478]

A very beautiful and amazing sounding guitar!

[@stephentemple212]

I’m currently working with a one man shop to build me a Walnut/Spruce 00ish guitar. This video is my reference for tone decisions- particularly going with torrified Sitka instead of Adi. I watch this almost weekly! Thanks, Chris and team!

[@williamknell864]

Wow. Beautiful, in terms of sight and sound. I imagine it probably smells pretty great too.

[@michaeljohns2645]

Beautiful... sounds lovely

[@kmichaelp4508]

Really sounds great pal.

[@gregbrooks7850]

Absolutely amazing!!! Holy shit bro!!! The Inlay is Stunning and looks so badass!!! You are an incredible builder/luthier!!!

[@xdoctorblindx]

Sounds very open and airy - midrange is subdued with lots of lows and presence. Beautiful work!

[@markguynn7254]

I love the bite of it and the deep bass . It sounds incredible !1

[@justinshew3171]

That guitar looks and sounds freakin amazing!!! What a build. I wish I could afford one of your guitars, acoustic or the tidalcaster!! You are extremely talented sir.

[@johnvcougar]

Nice to hear you play, man.

[@masterofce]

Great Job - Amazing.!

[@leifberglund941]

Look Amazing Sounds Amazing!!

[@lesterwatson8519]

Great sound

[@eddiegalyean]

Breathtaking! Would love more videos like this and Hopi g this means you might get caught up on some acoustic videos, as well.

[@jschwartz274]

Wow, you built a gorgeous guitar man.

[@stainlesssteve25]

A labour of love ❤️

[@howltree]

Gorgeous!

[@markpickardlife]

beautiful guitar

[@john2759]

Love the sound it really rocks thanks 😎🎸

[@slpc30]

What an amazing guitar just subscribed

[@jakedooom]

Well, it’s simply beautiful.

[@tedlammers]

sounds great!

[@jeremyandelisha]

Freaking crazy beautiful man. Both the guitar and you'r playing (and your beard). Love to tone woods, clean fretboard, and slotted headstock, oh and the saddle is unreal... I have a Gibson J-15 with walnut back and sides and it too has a crystal clear "crisp" tone that I love.

[@davidedwards7172]

Pretty natural sounding, should be used by many generations no matter what they are into.

[@guybross1200]

Hea Chris, its a beautiful piece of art. And the sound is awesome.

[@williamcleves1950]

Really nice!

[@jeffberg8015]

Speechless.

[@caseyodonnell6621]

Geez, the definition and balance in the notes of that guitar is great. We’ll done.

[@rzh3443]

Beautiful clear low register.

[@m3r0t0]

The shape and color of the bridge is fantastic on this guitar.

[@firecrackerheart]

gosh almighty, that's a gorgeous instrument-in+out! great video, great craftmanship, yo .. .

[@ceferinocarpio]

Crispy sound indeed! Love the backstory

[@imspartacvs]

Very Nice Build Booming bottom... subtle mids and highs... nice tonal balance Good craftsmanship

[@iamoraal]

Absolutely beautiful sounding guitar; like a rare bottle of fine dry wine!

[@mikebell3396]

Wow that guitar sounds outstanding 😲👌 you definitely know what you are doing mate! I've learnt a lot from you, so thank you 🙏 My next build I'm looking at walnut and maybe a redwood top so it's awesome to hear a nice walnut one.....even though the top is where most of the noise comes from!

[@jparker1823]

Chris, It looks really, really sweet. Nice work! Beautiful sound. It's not overly bright or deep. Sounds precise, "young and lively," if that makes sense.

[@ericdarlington2332]

WOW !i think i will dream of this guitar tonight dude you vare a Wizard

[@johnsee7269]

Sustain! Incredible sustain! 👍

[@dukeofearl4117]

If I ever have a guitar built, you are my luthier. That combination of woods sounds amazing. I have a guitar with a torrified spruce top and I love it’s sound.

[@JoelBiger]

I discovered your KZbin channel a week ago. I watch your videos with great interest. I live in France. I mainly play Martin guitars. I'm having a great time watching you create instruments. I appreciate your demonstrations, your explanations and your analyses. You do it with great skill. You have talent. You have a sense of humor. You are an excellent critic. Your analyzes are clear, clear, precise and rich in lessons. It's a real pleasure to subscribe to your channel. See you soon for new adventures. THANKS.

What a change of pace. Showing us a personal build on a customer request. What a beautiful guitar and sound. I would want you to build me someday a jumbo size 17 inch lower bout...ziricote, cocobolo, granadillo or morado wood guitar from my México! A one on one post. Best one yet! I loved it!

[@RandyBelinda]

Lovely build, Chris. It’s so nice and refreshing to see custom work in a guitar without a cutaway. I too am partial to Claro. It’s stunning to look at and totally a perfect compromise between mahogany and rosewood. This guitar will record beautifully. My preference would have been either a nice cedar top or sinker redwood but the cooked Sitka has it’s charm as well. Get back to work dude. You got people waiting on you!