Demo of a Driftwood Guitars "Grand Session" model guitar!

[@jipes]

A real beauty ! The personnal touch of the sunset is gorgeous

[@DamienDalton]

That guitar is special both visually and sonically, so rich and resonant! That low end Is to die for but it in now way takes from the high end, super balanced. Bravo

[@chrisosseweijer2798]

It`s a "beaut with a great "balanced sound. The restrained inlay actually compliments everything we hear and see in this guitar. It`s all just awesome.

[@bldallas]

Really beautiful guitar and sounds great. The inlays and the stories behind them are incredible. It must feel extremely satisfying to play an instrument like that after building it with your own two hands.

[@rzh3443]

Has that bottom end presence and clarity without damaging the treble side. Nothing not to like here!

[@brianhess5195]

Seriously, The coolest inlay I have ever seen. Such a lucky owner! Definitely an heirloom piece!

[@markwalter9218]

That inlay is very tasteful.....wow!!! Otherworldly tone, such an elegant looking guitar. Right up my alley!!!

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Beautiful guitar! I appreciate the apparent simplicity, knowing there's a lot that has gone into building it. It sounded good on my phone, sounds amazing on my studio monitors. Well and nicely done!

[@msPaulaA1]

It’s hard to add anything else here but HOLY WOW! What a beautiful piece of art; a feast for the eyes and ears.

[@davidedwards7172]

Awesome build, I love the swirl that is happening in the upper range.

[@portsideguitar1981]

Love that sunset inlay. Beautiful looking and sounding guitar.

[@OldManSilencer]

That is a very cool guitar. it's gorgeous and the subtle story in the inlays are wonderful.

[@chrismitchum452]

I absolutely love the use of the reclaimed cedar and the fret board inlay. masters job brother. and just to reiterate, the matte finish is much smoother of a finish for the back of the neck. bonus plus 10!!

[@ErnieB]

You have built another magnificent instrument, still in its infancy when you reveal it to us. This guitar, with its burgeoning tone holds, great promise.

[@theariesexperiment4642]

That inlay is a thing of beauty along with the guitar of course. Your guitars are definitely art my friend.

[@nicolen.9642]

This guitar is beautiful. So clear, awesome playing. Thanks Chris for sharing 🎶🎶🎶

[@daviddowler1047]

Damn that's nice. As a mostly fingerstyle player myself, my hands are itching to just grab that instrument and make some noise. Bravo Zulu Chris!

[@elsantoproductora]

The sound literally gave me goosebumps

[@dancunningham7268]

Wow. Beautiful to look AND listen to!

[@mojo6524]

The sunset inlay was the first thing that jumped out at me. and the backstory on the wood makes it even cooler!

[@edkenney7443]

You are a gifted and blessed man Chris..Just beautiful!

[@soyburglar77]

I’m only hearing it through my iPhone speakers and that low end is a beast! And the articulation and presence are world class!

[@gimliman6]

Beautiful. I love the Laskin bevel, it flows beautifully. You are a true craftsman. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMoneyMakingMentor]

Wow what a true artist the way you can create such a beautiful guitar

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

Outstanding tone! I could see ordering one. Fair winds and following seas to all.

[@paulheartsongs]

Great idea for the inlay!! Lovely guitar. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@onceupona1]

I really like the way you play the guitar. Your contrast in dynamics brings a compelling emotion to the piece.

[@tinmanbj60]

you should do more playing video's it's really nice to hear you play your work.

[@johnhicks7057]

I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while but somehow missed this one and the guitar is amazingly beautiful and sounds wonderful. Great job

[@mikegray-ehnert3238]

The sound resonates within me to a coffee house circuit act from the mid 70's when I was in college, California English. Two guys both named Steve who both played the Epiphones with the "plastic body from the 70's. It has a rich full bodied sound that is lush and full. Good job!

[@bigchungustwitch2119]

I have been dreaming of a driftwood guitar since your KZbin channel only had a couple videos on it. So glad to see the progress of the channel and more of the build process. The demos are amazing and you are one of the best luthiers out there . One day i hope to own one of your masterpiece's.

[@acousticmikeb8119]

Beautiful, beautiful piece of craftsmanship that sounds awesome! Clear, balanced, responsive. It’ll be even more fun to listen to this open up. When I made my guitars it took some time to open up, but was a thrill to hear. You build some lovely instruments! Thank you

[@67Zink]

One of the best sounding I have heard on recording. The sunset inlays are incredible

[@Ditch1221]

Absolutely gorgeous in sound and visually. Wow!! 👍👍

[@fredrikbladlund4042]

That is the best sounding guitar i have ever heard, well done, amazing looking as well. I want one now!😁

[@davidjennings9253]

Superb in every way. The finish is beautiful!!!!

[@denniscrews6319]

Wow. Absolutely beautiful guitar and with a great story as well. Plus you mentioned my two favorite guitar players in the whole world! Great video. Thank you!

[@DrunkenRhinoceros]

That's a fine instrument. The owner should be real pleased with it.

[@luthiferbuilds]

one click of the impact driver and shes in tune! beautiful guitar

[@thejeffersonlee]

Nice guitar! Beautiful inlay work. I really like the low end response. Not too woofy, very defined as not not overwhelm the treble end.

[@swainsongable]

I love the sunset inlay even without the wonderful story. And must reiterate, I truly do love your bridge design with the palm rest - had I seen it a decade ago i'd've stolen it for the guitar I built :)

[@clarencefernando9925]

Oh, man! That guitar really speaks to my ears and I can hear it. Great craftsmanship as always.

[@roychan2160]

Awwww! what a beautiful instrument. Wish I can afford 1.Love the wood binding.

[@820hurleyj]

Amazing! I've always dreamed of playing acoustic that sounds like that!

[@nickmogensen]

I need to buy one of your guitars one day. Just tremendous work.

[@davidharris7431]

That's a very good sound . You're one of the few luthiers who can actually play a guitar 🎸. Peace ✌

[@rogeriocosta1035]

Chris, you can not be that good on electric guitars yet, but you really knows how to control the acoustic. Sounds amazing clear and live!

[@rogeriocosta1035]

And the inlay is perfect. Subtle and beautiful, a piece of art by itself.

[@rumarp]

beautiful sound and craftmanship

[@johnnyennis9864]

Wow! That guitar sounds incredible!

[@jeffberg8015]

All the Driftwood guitars I've seen are beautiful, but this one I especially like. I've always preferred a blond spruce top and dark rosewood sides and back for a traditional look rather than more exotic wood choices, and aesthetically prefer a solid head, so this one ticks all my boxes. Beautiful.

[@j_drichmond]

I dig how your developing your channel. Beautiful work, well presented.

[@scottdunbar4898]

What a work of art. Beautiful playing as well. Thanks for the video.

[@popdufc4139]

Wokk of art that happens to sound wonderful too. Master

[@danielgregory9564]

Amazing work!!! Both visually and sonically.

[@cfreeman5631]

Very Nice.Great Sound. Like the inlay idea.

[@quinnwebb7320]

Love the tone of that guitar for sure. You nailed it.

[@Sammywhat]

Absolute beauty! Great playing Chris!! Love the atmosphere.

[@christopher-miles]

...air density can really mess up sound, too! this fancy studio we use to "hang out" at had an amazing engineer; he would wait days/months to record double tracks.

[@johnmartini8091]

Absolutely a beautiful guitar in looks and sound! I enjoy watching your videos!

[@bpower6362]

That is a beautiful guitar. I love the bevels. :)

[@FrancisVoignierMusic]

So well balanced and beautiful sounding--a masterpiece!

[@andreaskunze8558]

Really great guitar and great playing. That intonation problem would be interesting how you solve such thing on an acoustic guitar. That would be great! Again really nice guitar great work!!! Greetings from Germany

[@jamiejarman1242]

Stunning looking and sounding guitar

[@xkguy]

The Steve Earle (via Guy Clark) capo placement. Not covering the low E allows one to play in A but still get the bass note for the one and five chords. This allows a really cool emphasis of bass notes. See Copperhead Road and Billy Austin (and many other Earle songs).

[@raytristani]

Sounds beautiful. Really awesome

[@russellscott1151]

Love the balanced sound. Love the arm rest and the rear chest rest very cool. Tail inlay wrapping around onto the rear of the guitar is sweet and the inlay as always. Only bits I’m not keen on is the way the strings from the tunes are so tight together and even seem to hit the 1st and 6th string tuners? Also not mad about the extra free space at the top of the head above the tuners, aesthetically to my eye it just seems wrong. Astounding guitar though as always.

[@aaron.debattista]

I wish I could afford anything you make. Damn... That was so darn beautiful.

[@mojo6778]

Very impressive build!

[@chrisjeneson3763]

Congratulations, it looks and sounds fantastic.

[@jski718]

Turned out nice. Good work!

[@AntalvanHassel]

This guitar sounds great! I would love to hear it in about a year from now, and compare the sound with now! I'm a fingerstyle player, nylon strings mostly. I can't play with a pick, I have picks attached to my fingers, 5 of 'em... they're called nails! 😁 Almost no squeeks with 'Blackbird', nice.... keep practicing young lad! 😉 But, jokes aside... Well balanced sound indeed, I'm loving it ! You're an inspiration to me to build guitars again.

[@dlinemusic]

Is he gonna come back and give a review? Seems beautiful

[@nostromo4269]

Lot of bottom end. Wow. Love it

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

Beautiful instrument Chris!

[@saoirsepaddy]

WOOW Sound Awesome & Beautiful looking Axe :) I dig that inlay :)

[@markmccawley2526]

Goodness that is so nice. Great job!!

[@nohillforahighstepper]

Love the tone. Is the intonation flat just a bit above the 12th fret? I can't tell which string exactly. Maybe the B or high E? Other than that, love the look. Love the tone. I would be interested in hearing a similar model but with a cedar top......

[@michaelarthur4764]

Love your channel and your guitars look amazing! I have a question though …how did you make the decision on your headstock design? I’m drawn to headstock designs that accommodate more straight string pull that minimize tuning problems caused by binding at the nut.

[@chrissalonso2]

Awesome work! Congrats

[@heymrguitarman7637]

Looks and sounds wonderful

[@Anthony-ll4nh]

Beautiful guitar! And a very full sound! I'd like to know how you were able to fix the slight intonation error, if you could please explain. Really impressed with your work, Sir. Thank you for these videos.

[@roycarr1975]

I'd love to see the follow u video that you talk about with Jamie playing and commenting on his experience with his guitar.

[@benjamintunaru7214]

Amazing sound

[@waynebutler970]

Looks great, sounds great = Great guitar.

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

What do you do to accomplish a sound your client wants? How do you achieve "balance", whatever that is.

[@neilsteffler2019]

Sounds fantastic!!!

[@gavinhutton8455]

amazing tone

[@johnhicks7057]

Also, what bracing did you use? And where do you get your guitar cases? You need something really special for that guitar. Again it’s amazingly balanced

[@482k7]

Such a beautiful guitar. May I ask what song you played on 13:33 ? It sounds familiar but I can't quite put my tongue on it.

[@stevemajors7704]

AMAZING GUITAR

[@colinowenuk]

Love it...Simply brilliant.

[@joshcarter5636]

My god that sounds so good

[@holyfreak8]

Absolutely beatiful!

[@woodjustworks]

my my it sounds wonderful

[@chrismccannIRL]

That’s a very beautiful guitar

[@edspengeman8621]

A beautiful guitar.

[@MysticMonkeyMiracle]

Genuinely curious to hear about how you got into working on/with guitars.

[@sphinx9517]

It looks like you have the anthem installed but I was worried it would hurt the natural acoustic sound. What’s your thoughts on that as a luthier? Thank you!

[@chriswalter4887]

cool sounding guitar

[@stephen3073]

That guitar is going to mature beautifully, Chris. It will have the quality of legend soon, as the inner soul and potential come into bloom. I just don't buy that cliche excuse, that "A new guitar always sounds tight and dry. It takes a long time for a guitar to open up..." Sorry, that's a cop-out, and I call BS on that. This brand-spankin'-new one of yours sounds like a million bucks right out of the starting gate. In my opinion, a brand new luthier-built guitar SHOULD sound great in the first few days. It should reveal its true character, even if it is still a green apple. If it does, you KNOW it's going to mature into a world-class instrument. Awe inspiring work, Chris. An awful lot of guitars don't sound half that good after five years of "opening up".

[@DriftwoodGuitars]

Thanks man!