I surprised my guitar teacher with his DREAM GUITAR

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

A lot of Love and kindness! Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@RobTai]

thank you for watching ともさん! the teacher of my teacher 😊😊🫡

[@BoofSquank]

This is what music is all about

[@judgedredd8885]

Sasai kudosai🙏

[@meridian4254]

@@judgedredd8885 ХПХАПХПХВВА

[@pjhunton]

100%, So cool

[@_mementox]

That's not a guitar teacher... That's a lifelong friend right there.

[@justyouraveragehumanbeing7411]

that's both!!

[@AussieEnglishPodcast]

Came to say this :P

[@judgedredd8885]

Friend with benefits

[@connerparks5638]

@@judgedredd8885 zawg

[@justnoone7520]

WOAH WOAH HE HEARTED IT​@@judgedredd8885

[@oaosoury]

11:18 "i'm not gonna sell this, i'm gonna fucking keep this forever"

[@garf7298]

It’s so quick but At 11:57 he says “Dude this is gonna be only guitar I’ll ever play” as a musician myself I would genuinely cry hearing that. What else could you ever want to hear after giving someone something you poured your heart and soul into? I couldn’t think of anything better

[@oaosoury]

​@@garf7298 Yes, this is really beautiful. I have an SG and that's what I said when I bought it.

[@1chaka]

Got his sole guitar stolen just before his birthday, only to receive the most heartfelt and personal instrument from a good friend, right when he needed it. You’re an angel, man.

[@edwinstovall3334]

Thanks for saying it for me, bro, because I couldn't have said it better!

[@solstice7794]

omfg i read the first few words and i was like "not a-fucking-gain dude- oh nvm"

[@stable_davefusion]

Press ‘F’ to restore faith in humanity.

[@christopheraaron8299]

Now he just needs to make sure this one doesn't get stolen too.

[@FaultyTable]

That's not at all what happened here, What video are you watching?

[@Entutu]

His IG profile pic is with this guitar, his whole IG is filled with him playing on this guitar. I love this man so much, so humble and thankful i can see why you wanted to build this for him.

[@iGoVroomVroom]

I think you're mistaking Dylan's old paisley guitar with the one Rob gave him. The one on his IG doesn't have the mint green pickguard.

[@Oglokoog]

@@iGoVroomVroom well yeah, but it shows how much he loved it

[@iGoVroomVroom]

@@Oglokoog ...How much he loved his old guitar? Entutu was talking about this new guitar though which the guy hasn't posted at all. Are you dense?

[@AshLordCurry]

​@@iGoVroomVroom You're a professional hater lmao whatever the story the point was he's a really humble guy and he understands why he build him that guitar.

[@iGoVroomVroom]

@@AshLordCurry where's the hate? I'm just correcting the OP, goofy. it's clearly not the new guitar in the pictures, what is there to hate about? the new one is sick but we don't have to lie to add to a feel good story lol

[@RobTai]

Hey everybody, it's been lovely reading every single one of your comments. This was filmed in the beginning of 2024. Our man is now well and thriving! So much love to y'all 💜 P.S. Dylan called me yesterday! He heard about the video through a friend that had seen it by chance! (he had no idea what I was going to do with the footage) It was another fun surprise. He liked watching it!

[@ChintzMusic]

woof i'm crying, you did such a great job putting that thing together

[@REX-ks1os]

you made my eyes swell ...I am very happy for both of you.

[@tooldaniellateralus9298]

You're a good soul.... Appreciate you doing this for him.

[@atom_________6815]

this is what the world needs to hear more of just a guy helping another guy making his day

[@derekwinterburn71]

Such a wonderful and thoughtful thing to do. A true gift that will continue to give for a lifetime.

[@paulmenard6219]

what a beautiful gesture. I've given my students guitars in the past. Kid I was working with had horrible social anxiety. he got up and performed in front of his whole school... I gave him one of my Jem Jr guitars (the kid loved Vai)... i've never been hugged so hard in my life... one thing your friend said "this will go to my kids, everyone will know this guitars story"... Probably the most beautiful comment to any gift you could give. you're a super thoughtful guy... he's lucky to have you as a friend.

[@RobTai]

that is so awesome Paul, thanks for sharing that!! your students are so lucky to have had you, that's really inspiring. thank you for the kind words

[@Lise-u8h]

Gifts between teachers and students are special, man. An English teacher of mine gave me his copy of the Lord of the Rings when I was 16, I'll never part from this book. If my house catches fire, that book is the one thing I'll grab. You're an amazing teacher and I'm glad there are teachers like you and students like OP out there that make the world sparkle.

[@redcruz15]

“This is the start of something good for me” You didn’t just give the guy a guitar but also hope! Wishing that things will turn around for him. Great content!

[@brittanylevinson741]

Seriously, and recommending a good job for him too. Real friendship.

[@marellius2868]

made me tear up quickly

[@im1fadedRob]

Such a good point! When you feel like you're at your lowest, someone displaying actual kindness and love like this is invaluable, and on top of that it's something functional that he needs. So amazing.

[@player00024]

Bro said "I'm not a luthier" and proceeded to build a flawless guitar with specifically curated pieces constructed perfectly for the person who's going to play it. No need to be humble g, you're a legend 🔥🔥🔥

[@naahgol8608]

yeah i know nothing of guitars but that struck me as odd lol

[@player00024]

@@naahgol8608 not sure what you mean but to clarify, a luthier is someone who builds guitars. Traditionally luthiers actually make them from scratch, for example carving a block of wood to make the body of an acoustic guitar so that the reverb inside it sounds exactly how they need it to for a full and clear sound. This video isn’t technically showing him being a luthier since he sources parts and puts them together, but the passion and craftsmanship is still there, and he goes very in depth and detailed with the parts chosen and the how they are put together to create a specifically cohesive instrument for the user, so I wouldn’t count him out

[@Avus90]

Bro he literally cuddled that guitar up to his chest before he ever plugged it in, that clearly meant the world to this man. I wish i could subscribe twice 😂

[@RobTai]

💜💜💜

[@devilisdutch]

I love that he built it tough knowing the guy would beat it up. Then he goes on to say he's gonna beat the shit out of it haha. He truly knows him.

[@ascendingvibes6542]

its awesome lol guitars are meant to be played!

[@ScoliosisMcGee]

13:06 its crazy, you can hear how happy he is just from the way he plays it

[@highkageofthesmokevillage3383]

You can litteraly ear what it means to him

[@IiiiIiiIllIl]

That's the absolute beauty of music. IMO music is the BEST way to convey actual feeling through sound. You can describe how you feel, but hearing the JOY in the music is always more powerful.

[@ToastedWaffles_]

I built a PC for my homie who lives massively under the poverty line and mailed it to him. Wasn't some super PC, but it's what I had left after an upgrade and I know he will likely not be able to afford an upgrade ever so I went to work on making him a nice PC MFer was using shit from the early 2010's. I wish I could have put more money in it, but alas something is far better than nothing. When it hits you that you want to pay it forward in life you feel you are making this world just a little bit less miserable. I try my best to live by this, I still remember being given a poster by a store worker when I was in middle school struggling with my father's alcoholism, the small acts of kindness will always live each others hearts. You're an absolute lad for this.

[@ThirrinDiamond]

My people live according to a similar pov. If you give, it comes back to you eventually, you may not see how but it does. So that ends up with a very generous, connected culture ^__^💗

[@pokeng]

Bruh, I told my buddy his pc needed to be clean. And while it was at my place, I tore out his I5-4400 and 1070 and replaced it with a I7-10700K and 3070. Never told him just gave it back lmao. He opened it one day to clean and was shocked.

[@Coyoteonthemoon]

You're a great friend man. I'm in homies position and it's rough- people like you leave memories that last a lifetime and friendship that has no price. :)

[@connergalles7106]

Lmao I dont got money for that sh all I got is a dainty laptop and gonna get a monitor and see what happens from there

[@Black-nf3tx]

I did something similar. Got a PC as my only gift for the year to keep at my mom's house and I bought a pc for myself for my dad's house. Moved in with my best friend, who's not nearly as well off as me and gave him a big discount on one of the PCs. He insisted on paying at least something so he ended up giving me around $400 for a PC that was $2k new and probably $1500 around that time. Also got him $50 off of a monitor when I got an amazon gift card as a gift but didn't have anything I wanted to buy. Always gotta help out the homies if you're in a better financial state, just make sure you're helping out a real homie

[@Kenshin0_4]

13:05 Hearing him playing after plugging in the amp genuinely made me tear up. You can really see how much he missed it. Thank you for blessing my eyes and ears m8!

[@ahawkers]

what song is he riffing there? I can play it but dont remember what it's called.

[@juhbellz]

its like hes playing his hear fluttering. thats what he feels like right then

[@brittanylevinson741]

This is honestly one of most profound gifts I’ve seen given. Not just that he had his guitar stolen, which I understand that eternal heartache because my Taylor Kathy Mattea #89/100 was stolen in 1999 and to this day I am still heartbroken because of it but that you lovingly and meticulously planned out the build to his preferences and noted in your memory each thing he’d shared with you over the time you spent together. That you remembered all of that is a precious gift few ever really get to experience. To top it off you built it with your own two hands. I firmly believe this moment will be one of the great memories of his life, and you are a phenomenal friend. Truly. It’s so nice to see two men who share the same passion for music becoming close friends.

[@RobTai]

very sad to hear about the theft that happened to you brittany! thank you for the kind words and i'm so glad you got something out of watching

[@parisite99]

You can tell that man was stressed over whatever had happened a few months prior in his life. This gift let that stress fade. What a friend!

[@Mateomze]

Peak guitarmanship

[@kuratr]

Peak bromanship

[@johndoe9965]

you know the reason why this is special right: not because it looks like some old guitar he had, it was made by you, his student

[@soggynothere2438]

The guitar dad took you under his wing and you surprised him with that that's the best teacher appreciation present ever

[@Kuroneko1237]

You can tell how much he missed his old guitar. You can see all the memories come back when he played the new one.

[@hctr9864]

this video has a soul in it

[@Scott-nd1gl]

This is most wholesome guitar build video ever

[@Niners585]

Sick. This made me wanna pick back up. Played for 15 years...fell into addiction sold alllll of my guitars. Im on the come up again finally-wanna get back i to it. So pumped i came across this.

[@sophie-gv4oz]

I hope your guitar journey goes well. Nothing better than feeling the magic in your fingertips when you've been away for so long, especially after a journey like that. It'll feel like seeing an old friend again :)

[@AstrosX_official]

Bro that is an awesome story , get up in life bro , give up that shit for good and play the guitar again , if you ever need a stranger to talk to just hit me up , i hope your life will turn around

[@Bieks1]

Do it :)

[@ApexClubRacer]

12:42 that gentle hug of the guitar says EVERYTHING about how that man felt. Bless the YT algos today sending this to my feed, heart feels whole today 😊

[@onceagian]

From 14:35 on we can tell just from the way he plays and moves his head to look up, he is trying not to cry. I sure did

[@julianmustafa8511]

I work in the Fender Custom shop i did that Sunburst relic at 3:16 almost 3 years ago when i started working there :)

[@RobTai]

that's so rad brother!!!

[@mish2512]

this is the highest level of bromance I've ever seen what a heartwarming video

[@garf7298]

It’s quick but at 11:57 he says “Dude this is gonna be the only guitar I’ll ever play” and as a musician myself that would hit me in the feels so hard. This is real friendship man. You were equally as excited to give it to him as he was to receive it, and that shows a lot of character. Awesome video dude 👍

[@waituntil]

He said it twice, too

[@Rygoat]

Him sitting down by the road-side and playing it for the first time brought a tear to my eye.

[@ravenousglavenus7656]

This video is such a gem. It would've already been enough to have bought the man a guitar as a token of gratitude, but you went the extra mile and built it yourself. There are so many little details in this build that show you understand your teacher's preferences both as a guitarist AND a person and I think that's what makes this so heartwarming and symbolic. Every little detail is meticulously planned to make it as perfect a fit as it can possibly be and that's just so sweet. It brought me so much joy watching his face light up when he received the gift, and how his excitement just kept building the more he played it. You did a great thing and I swear if anyone dares steal this like they did his last one (I know he sold the original Paisley, but you mentioned the one he was using after that was stolen) we're going to have to go full John Wick on them because this guitar is just too special and this man needs to be protected. Thank you so much for doing this dude

[@RobTai]

thank you so much for your kind words. you are too gracious and it means a lot! i'm not the most experienced builder in the world but it felt really meaningful to me to build the tele and i'm glad it meant something to you too. 💜💜 the John Wick part sounds like a plan 😂

[@ravenousglavenus7656]

@@RobTai I just think some guitarists get really precious about their instruments and what they look for spec-wise (I'm one of them lol) so trying to keep it as accurate as possible to what you know he likes instead of maybe building what you would've wanted makes it all the more personal. I think that honestly makes the difference between "this is going to be the guitar I take to my grave" and "I'm not going to play this much but I'll hang it up because it's sentimental" and that's why I found it so touching. As for not being an experienced builder, you're probably grateful he's not a neck-thru guy, eh? hahah Cheers mate, thanks for the response!

[@ironthornkoncepts]

I'm not a guitar guy but I am a make things yourself guy, and... That was a beautiful and thoughtful thing to make... The world needs more thoughtful, creative, industrious, and generous humans like you!!! Bravo! Thanx for the inspiration! ✌️😎👍

[@alexkseno5681]

this is legit one of the most wholesome videos i have seen here

[@Peapodzilla]

The paint coming up with the tape would have sent me in a downward spiral

[@chrisjbernier]

as a guitar teacher and repair tech you had me in tears at multiple points throughout this video both of you keep killing it!

[@ilovefuzzycats]

this is something straight out of a movie what sweet moment in your guys lives

[@Yikeo]

do you not have friends what? 💀💀

[@ilovefuzzycats]

@@Yikeo what?

[@Carmen-do9ci]

​@Yikeo he bought the parts, he built a modified guitar, gave it to him, filmed the process, and the reaction. And brought along thenjourney with him. Thus isn't simply about friends, this is about brotherhood and filmmaking. So obviously the commenter meant that. you're weird

[@Hyperoptix]

@@Yikeo What the fuck kind of response is that? Get off the computer for a while

[@rin3542]

Yo this is fuckin sick especially when he’s playing on the street! 😮

[@1chaka]

You can tell, some guitars just WANT to be played.

[@yungzan]

I couldn't imagine selling my Korean Epiphone Les Paul, truly an angel Rob!

[@eudaemxnia2481]

What a privilege it is to get to watch this

[@unimpr]

seeing him just sit on the curb and let all that emotion out through the guitar you built him is just beautiful man. great video

[@leastselfawarepotassium]

That reaction almost couldn’t have been more perfect. In my opinion anyway. That f you bro was straight from the heart.

[@marzocchi705]

you can hear in that mans voice how much he needed this, just knowing things aren't all bad. bro's looking our for bro's. Love to see it

[@vicentecarneiro4985]

Video just randomly popped out in the recommendations and this video made me happy. As a self taught guitarist who has been playing for almost 2 decades now, I felt that having a guitar teacher would feel like having someone that you would meet and pay for lessons. Oh man, I wish I had a teacher who can be a long time friend of mine just like you and Dylan.

[@BRNardy]

Not only he's a very chill dude, he's also cracked at guitar. Gift 100000% deserved! And Rosaline was the most perfect name possible!

[@abaranihei2608]

my guy even hooked him up with the job he got and didnt even say a word himself about it, i tip my head good sir.

[@igotasecret]

The way he hugs the guitar. You can tell it meant so much to him.

[@berlayar14-ff7pu]

Bro almost messed up the video by not capturing Dylan's reaction face. Luckily he played the guitar on the tarmac and you got his reaction. You had been recording till the battery dead. What an astounding effort to create this great vlogging experience. Keep doing what you're doing Excuse my english I'm not native and still learning. Thanks for the story

[@sharonrobledo136]

I was more excited about the gesture than you can imagine. It’s super cool to see a person show their appreciation for another human. Nice job job well done

[@ApexATL]

What a great video. This type of act is the definition of brotherhood and why it is so vital for us men to be there for each other. Him saying "This is the start of something good for me", and then the defined act of calling you brother in his message shows just how much it means to him moving forward. A few hours and a few hundred dollars may have laid the foundation for a man to build something off of. Never underestimate the impact you can have by giving a shit and being a good person. You earned a new sub for sure!

[@IvancitoPayasito]

Bro got me crying when he revealed the present, so happy for your teacher dawg!

[@lucasperboni674]

no one is more deserving of a cool present than a teacher that makes a difference. Props to you bro

[@Dell-ol6hb]

Nothing better than a good teacher, they make all the difference when you're learning something new

[@кяуртіс]

that slight disonance in the chords at 13:40... oooooooofffff

[@JohnReavesLive]

Dude this was so wholesome! Thank you for sharing!!

[@RobTai]

thanks so much john!!

[@robinsales2464]

he's so lucky to have a friend like you. I liked the fact you put subtitles everywhere it's way easier for me to watch and understand as a non native speaker. I think we all want another video with dylan playing this beauty !

[@roguesample]

Only music can create a friendship like this. It’s such a powerful force for good

[@AndreyOrochi]

Cheers to everybody whose life been an absolute hell and who still survivin' Stay strong guys Thank you for the video ❤

[@__lean]

nah this is too wholesome... everything he said you can tell he ment it from the bottom of his heart and soul. this is the type of moments you never forget... i feel like this man really needed a gesture like this from somebody and having it made just for him hopefuly will let him know that he really is apreciated

[@pepcaone]

YT's crazy algorithms put this in my recommended videos. I couldn't be happier. You're a good guy.

[@PolochAngriff]

12:25 got me, you know it means everything to him.

[@sample.text.]

There are nice presents you get someone for a special occasion like Christmas or a birthday. And then there are gestures like this that truly convey kindness and will live on forever for both of you. 10/10

[@lauryniti1807]

Thank you youtube for recommending this

[@Yerr335]

12:44 the way he hugged the guitar🥰 he loved that gift so much

[@BelowAverageRacing]

Man, I'm crying here with my morning coffee. What an present! So wholesome.

[@corinnaakin2651]

You can feel his emotions he looked like he needed something to believe in..and what a great friend you are I love this story

[@ododm1]

I never seen such a video that got me hooked into the story. This was such a sweet thing to do during a hard time someone was going through. This video put a smile on my face.

[@Tenshitheextra]

I absolutely love the bond you two have, it's incredible. He isn't just your teacher but a best friend

[@ATLS702]

Dylan is such a talented guy! Had the pleasure of working with him at School of Rock, always excited about playing, always curious and quick to share his knowledge. Thanks for doing such a kind thing! I’m sure he’s eternally grateful

[@tigerprawn2231]

beautiful moment shared between master and apprentice

[@Will.Tristan]

Dude I fucking cried. Such a wholesome video, cheers to you and Dylan man

[@Liam-t7u]

Those deliriously happy fingers dancing 'cross those strings...that smile, the love in his voice. Awesome.

[@existenceisrelative]

That's one of the best feelings in the world, giving someone a gift you _know_ they'll love.

[@ChiefTief]

This is awesome, just two bros who really care about eachother.

[@numbshyper1034]

15:55 that’s what you do it for ❤

[@hoodiekid8439]

it's so nice to hear two PASSIONATE pepole talk about things they love

[@witheredapricot]

Dude he seems like such a kind soul😭

[@boundwings]

Dylan reminds me of my childhood guitar tutor, Rick, even down to the mannerisms when he plays guitar... Your tutor actually shares a name with Rick's favorite artist, Bob Dylan. I wish I had the opportunity to do something like this for Rick before he passed on. I "inherited" an SM58 and a handmade tambourine from him, and I was so proud to pick it up and use it for my first professional recording job! Long live Rick, and many healthy years to you and Dylan

[@JeremyBec]

So wholesome. ❤ Just like your dear friend said, life ain't easy but it's the people that stick around even during tough times who truly help us moving forward. You not only built a guitar for him, you also helped him go through hard times and there's nothing more precious than finding those people who can help you do that. Thank you for being there for him. ❤

[@hucker4life]

Hands down best video iv watched on the tube this year. I’m a car guy an I watched this two times in a row because of the love an kindness, I love this guitar an the emotion of true caring. It not everyday you meet someone that changes you for the better. It even more rare that in time you get the chance to thank them by changing there life for the better. Cheers to both of you! Love it, thanks for making us all a part of the love.

[@RobTai]

how lovely.. thank you for your kind words and i couldn't agree more

[@TylerRauth-TylersDrumCovers]

Idk you, or him, this channel, or why it was in my recommended, but it was very wholesome and made my day so right on for that! That was just a good old wholesome video in a sea of slop! Lol

[@natesturm448]

I sort of did the same thing with my bass teacher. He always wanted to own a fretless Peavey 5 string. I came across one in a Pawn shop, a Cirrus model, at an actual reasonable price and I had to do it. He was so happy and I am so glad I did it. Owe him a lot because he didn't charge me. Good guy, great friend.

[@Fostext]

We came here for some guitar builds and got a lot of friendship and love. Thanks for sharing this.

[@tnolddawg]

Dude, i cant think of a more thoughtful gift to any musician than a custom built instrument to express their artistry ❤❤❤❤❤ Well done young man !!!

[@silentvhs2835]

The world needs more people like yall. I was crying when you gave it to him.

[@RexiMotorSports]

12:45 .. Him hugging the guitar like that🥺😭 and then going in for the hug How amazing

[@Koggelxander]

Doesn't matter how or when things happen, it will always happen for a reason and when it's supposed to. Amazing gift to an amazing friend.

[@YoojinKim-gt5fj]

His reaction was priceless 😊!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I loved this video especially during this crazy election, this was so heartwarming ❤️ 💖!!!! May God bless you. 😊

[@jamouthhhpettouthh3356]

You could make a movie based off of this guy and his story. What a character. Hats off to both of you gents, a beautiful gift to a truly good guy, who a blind man could see is beyond grateful for you and your friendship. All the best.

[@debihowell7545]

When he stood hugging the guitar like a baby ❤

[@danbrit9848]

i had the opposite happen ...in highschool the only 2 classes i liked and excelled in were theater tech and rotc ,,,my tech teacher noticed how much i truly loved theater and i went around my 4 years of school doing anything the theater needed even repaired 150 lights they needed but i was the only one who knew how to fix them ,,,so the day i left the teach went into her office and grabbed her c wrench handing it to me ...telling me her teacher passed it to her and she wants to pass it to me ...its always on my hip and helps me in my theater work now but also on almost every project i work on ...thank god for amazing ppl like you and her

[@LowKickMT]

damn this made me tear up what lovely souls i wish you two and everyone reading this only the best in life ❤🎉

[@RonaldMcDonald-nf9jj]

that guitar is sick. the deep pink with the mint green is so complimentary. and the paint chips give it so much character. looks like a movie protagonists guitar.

[@thecoolestmanever9068]

My dad let me use my grandpa's old green custom telecaster to learn guitar. It's certainly not the best guitar ever, but within the first few days the old oxidized strings got my fingers callused like I had been playing it for months, so my fingers never hurt. It's old strings buzz like telephone wires and the tuners hardly budge, but if I learned guitar on anything else I would've quit.

[@LetsPlayKeldeo]

This is what a real guitar player looks like his heart knows no bounds. It isnt just some instrument its their passion and a special gift by a friend. This isnt just doing music for musics sake

[@FoardenotFord]

Amazing gift, it must have been very satisfying to give him something that you spec’d out and built, and that he’ll have for the rest of his life. It sounds like you really helped him out in a tough time, and he sounds great on it.

[@silverseth7]

Man, listening to that man play is a treat. Listening to him happily connect with that new guitar is something special. Rob, what you did for that man, you put a piece of his soul back in his body.

[@ChaosPootato]

How fucking wholesome.

[@leifhim]

now THIS is what should be getting millions of views.

[@abidforskidom6624]

You’re a beautiful person! This video brought me to tears repeatedly. You should know that you are the best kind of friend anyone could ask for! Much respect!

[@j4nk3n]

This is how humans should be, helping eachother out in whatever forms it comes in! Good to see for sure

[@Lalodospuntocero]

I loved every minute of this video and this story, for me one of the best videos on YT ever. I wish more people could be like this, and I hope friendships like this to last forever. Thanks for sharing, I rarely feel moved by videos and this is one of them in a very long time.

[@RobTai]

wow, that means a lot. thank you so much and i'm so glad it had a positive impact on your day!