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[@PaulDavids]

*Additions/updates/corrections:* - There will be an acoustic model made with this wood. I already expressed my interest in trying it out, because that's where you can truly hear the sound characteristic of this wood. - Apparently, currently there's guitars being built with New Zealand 'ancient Kauri woods' that's even up to 45000 years old. PFEW! I might need to change the title when these bad boys come up. Or... make another video! haha

[@TAVMANIAN]

Yes acoustic would be where the wood would really shine through in the tone. That would be interesting and then compare the two woods maybe? This was really cool though. Thanks!

[@Forest_Fifer]

That'll be Ben Crowe at Crimson Guitars then, 42,000 year old Kauri. Or probably 42,001 by the time he's finished it....

[@lorenzoblum868]

How does this hollow "telecaster" sound unplugged? I mean strictly acoustic.

[@Addahasan]

Dear Paul, Can you give me a few minutes of your time to have a chat with me!!!. I really would appreciate it. Also how to interact, its upto you.

[@benboo6351]

Haere mai, I'd love you to check out some Kauri guitars! Maybe make it a trip? After all New Zealand is named after a part of your own country, Zeeland! A guitar is much smaller than e.g. a dinner table. Anyway it might just be great to be aware of the ecological and cultural connections. By nature, this ancient Kauri comes from swamps. Retrieving it usually destroys the wetland. These remaining wetlands are a fraction of what used to exist. Most have been drained for farming over the last 200 years. The last ones are incredibly valuable and house unique flora and fauna. There's a lot of well documented corruption around swamp Kauri. The husband of a B grade politician (Judith Collins) runs an export company. A Kauri digger once cut the main aviation gas pipeline to the country's main airport. Whole logs have been exported in obvious disrespect of the Māori tikanga rooted legislation. So please do check these guitars out. I'm sure they're amazing. And please do tautoko (acknowledge) the tāhuhu kōrero (history)! Ngā mihi

[@dejawuguitars6767]

As said, its difficult to describe with words how overwhelmed we feel, seeing Paul with our T-Ultimate Neolithic in the Stravinsky Auditorium in Montreux. Beyond incredible. Can't thank everybody who made this possible enough for this. So many cool things came together that weekend. And thank you all for your nice comments. Kind regards, Derk Jan ❤❤

[@UCS0608]

Wat een geweldige clip!!! Schitterende gitaar. Volgend jaar weer op de Noorder Gitaar Dag, lijkt me.😊 Groeten, Coos

[@bubbaluvv]

He was the perfect respectful person to have demo it. Great job to everyone involved

[@Kimoto504]

You really, really should have a violin made of this! In fact, it should be an exact copy of a strad.

[@SleaX]

Hello, Can you tell us what the price range will be? I really want this guitar but idk if i can afford it. I think its the most beautiful and best sounding guitar I’ve ever seen. Good job to all of you!

[@j_freed]

Beautiful work. With this extremely close-grained ancient maple, is the wood still exceptionally lightweight?

[@MrAdamArce]

This felt like watching a professional documentary. Really well done sir!

[@JC-jw2kw]

It is a professional documentary though?

[@MrAdamArce]

@@JC-jw2kw you are correct. I meant something that I should have to pay to see

[@dondongo4036]

Great cinematography as always. A superb guitar made from aged wood and played by a phenomenal musician does the guitar maker justice.❤🎶

[@EddiePayG]

A wood that old, specially maple..... and then used as a guitar rather than any other thing is the best thing that can possibly happen to this wood. It made me so happy from heart.

[@TinyBolts1]

wish it was an acoustic guitar instead. then the wood would really make a change

[@EddiePayG]

@@TinyBolts1 Still better than used on a furniture or just get burned in a campfire. But it still matters though, resonates as Paul mentioned and that thing connects the instrument with the Player.

[@libornovotny9637]

​​​@@TinyBolts1ybe they have enough spare Wood To build an acoustic. Who knows... It would be Interesting indeed To listen To an acoustic guitar Made of this Wood. - just read Pauls comment and an acoustic Version is probably coming...

[@EddiePayG]

@@libornovotny9637 If acoustic is coming then what can be better than that 😱

[@dejawuguitars6767]

@@libornovotny9637 we are working on it. It will take some time

[@RC32Smiths01]

The guitar combined with the open venue is just magical. Timbre really sets the mood for everything we learn about the guitar and the history. Cheers Paul

[@christopher-miles]

rock-on!

[@tempeight]

It is just amazing, 7500 years of waiting to become a masterpiece instrument. It made me think that everything in this world were always meant to be

[@joaquinpiriz7301]

That guitar maker totally looks like the wand maker in Harry Potter and, somehow, that makes perfect sense.

[@dejawuguitars6767]

Me? Thank you so much.😀

[@urosrajkovic9727]

​@@dejawuguitars6767 yeah and i love it

[@InAtlasAtLast]

@@dejawuguitars6767no way! You’re awesome

[@ty7639]

This should be a Netflix film. Very well done, Paul. Cheers!

[@conanthedestroyer7123]

I would like to hear an acoustic version of this guitar.

[@mr.adamson8675]

I think having an instrument built with so much care and great craftsmanship is everything. Old wood or not, the fact that the maker truly cared about the guitar makes it so much better than anything you will buy from a large company that makes the same models over and over again. As far as I know a lot of energy was put into crafting that guitar which opens it up and allows the player to put more energy through it. The care that the maker put into the guitar is impressed upon the player which means the player takes more care to treat the guitar right and play something beautiful. Truly amazing.

[@headshrinker8595]

Everything about this video is stunning. The story, the passion, the guitar, the playing. 👏

[@shApYT]

I'd love to see this wood in an acoustic to really hear what old wood sounds like.

[@PaulDavids]

Same

[@shApYT]

@@PaulDavids the search for ancient wood continues...

[@dejawuguitars]

We are working on it.

[@afopm]

Exactly what I was thinking...

[@booth403]

This is just beautiful, the guitar, the venue, the tones, all around a great piece of content. Thank you Paul, for taking us with you on this trip!

[@ashifraees2173]

It was the Open D Tuning Riff for me. Cried for no reason. The riff always reminds me of everytime I felt unexplainable pain and the reason why need to be kind. Love you Paul!

[@relinkh4879]

Where can I learn this riff? Made me cry for no reason too.

[@postmortemguitar]

Leaving a comment here just in case someone tells the name

[@christiancirone7847]

where ? 6:33 ?

[@torgejh9189]

It is definitely very pretty, it's from Pauls video about open d tuning.

[@timothygary1]

I think it's from here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6fFh6qBbs-knM0 . OPEN D: The most beautiful tuning for guitar! from Paul's channel.

[@zacharyoliver1325]

Such a gorgeous sound. You're a lucky man, Paul. I appreciate being taken on the journey.

[@RobertNolan]

I've always thought a double f hole telecaster would be such a beautiful design. Kinda like a TL-335

[@PaulDavids]

It's really pretty indeed, with the carved top!

[@mayak_85]

It's really great design. I'm working at my ummm tele-335-strat and I'm in love with "two f-holes and tele style" formula. Fender's one f-hole style never looked good to me.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@mayak_85 Why is the shape of the hole(s) important? 🤔

[@mayak_85]

@@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid Shape is just a visual aspect. For hollow body guitars the hole(s) area really matters for the body acoustic resonance. But not shape.

[@dejawuguitars6767]

@@mayak_85 we made the drawings for a two-f-hole st model. Will be finished by the end of the year. Not of this old wood but nevertheless

[@DasBootsDaddy]

Paul seriously has such incredible tone. Using the ancient wood is such a cool concept and came out gorgeous. Super cool stuff.

[@MrThaiwan]

Dear Mr. Davids, thank you so much for making this great video. I know Mr. Derk-Jan from my young years and he's the one who triggered me to learn to play guitar. Unfortunately we had to go seperate ways as I decided to emigrate but his influence was there and is there to stay. Through time I learned to know your channel and now I find you're also connected and made this great video. A really cool experience all together and once again thank you. I believe Mr. Derk-Jan is doing something really cool together with his partner in China.

[@dejawuguitars]

Dank voor je fijne commentaar Iwan. Ik denk er vaak aan terug.

[@Max-759]

You're right, that 's pure emotion. And this is what really matters. Amazing video.

[@davidg5898]

I love your final sentiment. Amazing production/editing on this video.

[@seniorwent1601]

The feel of your videos is just unique

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Stunning guitar, and beautifully played. Love the rich color of the wood, and the hollow-bodied tele body ought to be a thing. Thank you, Paul!

[@hmpsguitar]

This whole video felt more professional than any film or movie I’ve ever watched.❤

[@PaulDavids]

ahh, thanks mate!

[@-Pol-]

This film director's talent is wasted on on guitar ;-)

[@Westie_NZ]

Beautiful, and beautifully played (as usual). Wonderful video.

[@bmeds413]

Legendary. Also really happy to see you still play that open D riff at 6:40 . One of my favorites.

[@D.Kinsey]

I was wondering what he was playing, is that something he's written? Does it have a name? I'd love to learn it!

[@bmeds413]

@@D.Kinsey i’ve heard him play it here and there. It’s in his open D tuning video.

[@EddiePayG]

He mostly played his own stuff in this video.

[@nicolasgleria1]

"its all about what it does to the player". In my humble opinion, one of the most true and soulful phrases I've ever heard about this beautiful music making tool we call guitar. Amazing video.

[@pauldncn1]

Paul This was beautiful sounding, interesting and so fascinating As well as just mind blowing Thank you 👍👍

[@telecasterman18]

What an exquisite piece…. The lumber, the guitar, the craftsmanship, the playing, the videography.

[@alecsbuga]

Oh man those chords soothe my soul. The guitar & story are also amazing

[@addaiiablues]

Man, your adventures keep getting better and better! Amazing guitar and place!

[@alinasirpour-xc7yq]

you are the best dude, love to see your videos

[@hhdhpublic]

Kind of wish they woulda kept the look matte and made sure that the look of the wood would be as visible as possible. With the shiny finish it kinda, well, it kinda looks like any other guitar and yeah.

[@cloudbloom]

That's such a gorgeous guitar, it's so cool how you got to play it

[@martinlouden9005]

What an absolutely beautiful looking and sounding guitar. Beautifully played as well!

[@stephenbreitling2327]

regardless of what your videos are about, they always stand out in terms of lighting, colors and general esthetics. a pleasure to watch!

[@chrisshaw6451]

Stunning, simply stunning, thank you for sharing this Paul. 👍❤️

[@schizosloth]

Have to say, this was extremely beautiful in multiple ways. Beautiful job❤

[@Wugawamp]

Forgot to mention - this guitar is amazing! Wonderful that this ancient wood was discovered, recovered, pondered over, carefully considered and was brought back to life in this magical and useful way. To its creators and everyone involved in every step- well done!

[@dejawuguitars6767]

Thank you very much, we need this kind of statements to continue the fulfilling of our dreams

[@mikeypaikey]

Dit is zo gaaf!!! Ben wel redelijk jaloers dat je op deze gitaar hebt mogen spelen! 🤩

[@snakeydawg]

Amazing Video and an Amazing guitar! Sounds and looks so good.

[@adamhiggins2160]

Beautiful video and beautiful playing as always

[@ConradParadox]

Amazing! Looking forward to the acoustic model!

[@andrewijers7403]

Thanks Paul, another great video to lengthen your curious journey through guitar land! The guitar sounds great/ you make it sound great and really has spectacular looks....

[@dfgivens]

Simply...BEAUTIFUL in every respect. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this magical guitar and the tastefully done video. Great work!

[@ROKZLEON]

The story, the delivery, the playing!!! I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you!!! ✌🏻

[@jbrobertson2758]

Paul, I was hoping to hear the guitar acoustically before being amplified, just to hear it's unplugged voice. It's a beautiful build, thanks for sharing.

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

That voice will never come through the wire, so what's the point?

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

​@@Bob-of-ZoidIts a semi-hollow lol.. you can hear it like an acoustic guitar with just the camera audio is what he meant.

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

@@AbsoluteAbsurd I know what he meant, but it's an electric guitar. It's not made to be an acoustic instrument.

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

@@Bob-of-Zoid Yea, solid bodies are. But demi hollows or hollows can be played acoustically too lol

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

​@@AbsoluteAbsurd Yeah sure, but good luck pleasing an audience or jamming with others without an amp. BTW: I am a guitar builder of over 40 years, and also studied engineering (Electrical/mechanical and wave tech both mechanical and electromagnetic) I don't think you can teach me anything new. For the last freaking time, since you don't get it: The pickups will not and cannot send acoustic sound (Mechanical energy) through a wire. Pickups cannot sense the sound of the wood, only the strings. Strings cannot sound like wood either, and wood not like the metal of the strings: It's physically impossible! They can exchange frequency, but not tone! The acoustical sound of the wood will not get into the pickups, and will not be transmitted to the amp and speaker. Until then any differences are on the strings and pickups, and the amp doesn't even add all that much, or at least doesn't subtract much, and what you get is mostly in the speaker and the cabinet it's in, which is the last and also an acoustic source which directly meets your ear, and so you get a lot of sound from it too.

[@nathanshell5413]

My fathers name is Paul, and my Uncle was named David, both played guitar and in sense were both mentors of me and my playing abilities. Thank you for this video, it almost felt spiritual

[@HermelThePolyglot]

your playing is mesmerizing, as always!

[@alexartbdc5178]

I loves how the audio mix makes you feel the intensity and the power of their guitar in the huge auditorium even through my shitty speakers.❤

[@randymcrandy8066]

This is simply Amazing. Wonderful video and breathtaking guitar.

[@jochemjonker3362]

A very nice Tele concept,but quite different to a Fender Telecaster.Quite typical is the angled headstock,like done by Höfner with its Reference guitars,late eighties. Don't know if the headstock is glueded in or the whole neck is out of one piece maple.I presume it's out of a one piece maple. I once met this builder,at the Noorder Gitaardag,Zuidbroek, Groningen, the Netherlands. He's a very gentle and polite man.

[@newardinesh1938]

Your video are so informative & calming 🛐 Keep going sier!♥️

[@Leshka147]

2:45 Those first notes are so soulful! I love the history you put in your videos. Thanks for this :)

[@auldgrey]

Aah man, what a simply beautiful way to start the day! Feel inspired and optimistic: a beautiful story, beautifully told and played. Great video. Thanks!

[@knucklesprayer]

This video is so cool! Paul, i always loved rare woods in guitars and specially those that you can find in old places, everytime I saw amazing wood somewhere I just think about how will look like in a guitar. Beautifully shot too, and the guitar indeed sounds amazing.

[@derrickholmes2586]

Fabulous sound and beautifully demonstrated.

[@nigellanjuat3294]

Awesome guitar 🎸

[@Jeremy_Young]

Man, you really inspire me to keep playing and get better as a musician. That song of yours really gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it. Thank you

[@jaminknowles656]

What an amazing and awesome guitar, would definitely love to hear an acoustic one made from this wood!!! ❤ Been really keen to build my own guitar for a while now, this has just been an extra bit of inspiration

[@dejawuguitars6767]

We are working on an avoustic steelstring. Hopefully it'll be ready by the end of the year

[@patrickgauthier3464]

Just amazing. The most beautiful custom guitar I have ever seen.

[@themangleberry8772]

Amazing playing, you are one of the most tasteful players i have ever heard

[@jadeclerc]

After that first chord, I had to pause the video and throw my in-ears in to truly enjoy all the tones! So good!!!

[@jackguitarfreak3]

Same here

[@comparedtowhat2638]

Amazing story. Amazing guitar. My hat is off to you. Well done!

[@BrentonScottKempster-ep6zn]

Awesome piece of content production man !! many thanks!

[@BBGuitars]

Beautiful work on this axe!

[@RosewoodMahogany]

Well done guys of DejaWu Guitars! So awesome! Curious if there was enough wood for some other in the series! Cheers from Achterhoek!

[@MartineLievers]

Yes! This is the first one we made, but more is upcoming! :)

[@alainlalonde]

I want one.

[@simonmercier6733]

What a magnificent guitar, thanks Paul!

[@ckelly5141]

This guitar build, played in this auditorium sounds absolutely exquisite!🎸👍

[@jaydub8653]

Thanks Paul. I really enjoyed that!

[@sy-ronja3613]

Awesome guitar played by an extraordinary guitarist 👍👏🎸

[@juicylucy5797]

Truly amazing!

[@falcongunner33]

That’s a super cool guitar. Personally I wish someone had done an acoustic since an electric’s sound is all pickups, but a fun one nonetheless

[@PaulDavids]

From the rumors I've heard there's an acoustic coming with this wood :)

[@harshgaming9170]

​@@PaulDavids ahhh please tell me they're not rumours !!!!

[@StirlingLighthouse]

That was my first thought too! ❤

[@falcongunner33]

@@PaulDavids sweeeeeeet! Can’t wait to see that!!

[@ashishphilip8633]

My thoughts exactly.....imagine the rich sound from the acoustic 🤩

[@dickranmarsupialmusic3184]

A great video. Congratulations on your film-making skills.

[@thabangmagashula]

Beautiful guitar, beautiful tone, beautiful playing

[@StingrayMk1]

How special for all involved, including me watching this!🎉🎉

[@jakobbisgaard4018]

Sounds beautiful!

[@mikemeloofficial]

Such a cool video thank you for taking us along on your experience

[@thomas.silvano]

Oooh men, congratulations, what a pleasure. Thanks for share

[@carlosardaya5970]

Beautiful guitar 🎸

[@hijdjf2961]

That is such a nice tone!!!

[@chrisridenhour]

I"m so geeking out over this and I need one!

[@valendis]

Man you give me anxiety running with that guitar, manipulating it like it's some cheap squier, that guitar is so precious I love it!

[@amodadhikari2580]

Hello Paul. I find all your videos very interesting. I like the way you add life to the guitar. Your playing is very soulful. Lots of love from Nepal. ❤❤.

[@craigwallace]

absolutely amazing!! so cool!!!

[@nurseboy]

You have to have so many talents when your a luthier. To find that wood took someone who knew what to look for in all its natural quality

[@jamesthompson2702]

Can't wait to see the acoustic guitar! I'm curious as to how it will sound. I would also love to see Paul do a review of the Zager ZAD900 om guitar.

[@WOTM8]

Whoaaa..... that amp sounds great.

[@creationinspired200]

Maybe the best video yet paul if theres a way to make a series out of this itd be amazing!

[@jrsoper6524]

WOW, ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. 💯

[@ZachWirchak]

Such a great video! Loved every second of it!

[@pedrito5477]

I just love this video. It feels like a good documentary!!! 🔥❤️

[@PeterEgmose]

Wow! It all sounded amazing. The Guitar, the room, your playing and maybe that Precious Tones amp helped a little☮🕊

[@ClintsGuitarsNGear]

A shovel with strings would have sounded good in that room

[@epox21]

Woah. Great sound and looks

[@rottalmusik6563]

Ah the playing❤😊thanks🙏

[@ryuZaki_Of_The_Taint]

Very cool vid Paul. As always your playing is soothing down to the bone. Hope to be as good a player as you sometime down the line.

[@charliemckeever3192]

Brilliant video and a fantastic guitar too there a place over here in the UK that looks the place you demonstrated it 👍👍

[@rick0309]

Wowwwwww im feeling warm and gonna cry watch this

[@sgraider2425]

That jazz lick at the 4:30 mark is amazing.... wow just wow

[@josevillasenor9222]

Gorgeous guitar

[@Wugawamp]

More, please. Love your presentations and especially your wonderful playing. This one was really nice, but definitely too short. Not a negative, just wanted more lovely music. Thanks.