Making a Guitar | Handcrafted Woodworking | Où se trouve: Greenfield Guitars

[@Stereokroma]

Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments. Michael was an awesome person to work with and we were so fortunate that he wanted to collaborate and let us document his work. We shot for 22 seperate days over the summer of 2016 and edited for a few months to make this video. This documentary was entirely self funded by Stereokroma and we hope to continue making equally entertaining and educational videos just like this. Thanks for watching! :-)

[@danbantaynguyennoisonglamv7397]

he lo ?? how i can buy your guitar????.??..

[@WillHart423]

Not at all underestimating your wallet, but these are starting at $14,500

[@danbantaynguyennoisonglamv7397]

+Will Hart this's your guitar?

[@WIDOUTUBE]

Stereokroma I love the guitar so much but I can't get one I don't have money 😢

[@diasilaila2664]

Stereokroma i must get one of this guitar...thx to God i found this video

[@xjunkxyrdxdog89]

"I just want to get it to a place where it can get used to being a guitar... because right now it still thinks it's a tree." This man respects his materials.

[@stevendrake6831]

That was a remarkable comment. I won't EVER forget that!

[@TheArchetypes]

@JOHNSON Chodenseider the wood literally has to settle

[@ВалентинБелов-д6ъ]

Человек уважает свои материалы, как кот свои яйца, они могут их вылизывать вечность. Учится стоит у лучших kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJq6nGCHgbyMbbc

[@kdm1234gmail]

not many people have that level of respect these days.

[@Nayo68]

Some people call it sense of humor

[@gracewoodgate9138]

This is honesty the most entertaining video I think I've ever seen

[@Stereokroma]

+Grace Woodgate thanks!

[@RicardoAlgarvio1985]

Me too!

[@xpz25nfh]

This video should be in the top ten ASMR videos I have ever seen.

[@Wayank]

good like

[@matewis1]

I still can't start the video without finishing it, after all these years.

[@dennisbart1366]

"Just a few bits of wood and some glue." Yeah, right. And Leonardo da Vinci just "threw some paint on a canvas." Sir, that is pure artistry... practically magic. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@giovanniyorke7455]

😂😂 And your comment is pure comedy, LOL!!

[@123omairma]

Good work, nice hand made guitar thanks four the video

[@lazarlazarov7857]

And Michelangelo once said, that the sculpture is simple work- just have to remove the unnecessary amount of stone

[@lewissussman1166]

I was almost waiting for the part where the roof opens and the lightning bolt sparks the instrument to life. But you yourself provide that spark of life, with your breath, gaze, and touch, knitting together pre-conscious fibers into a sentient thing whose purpose is to vibrate with heavenly resonance. Long may you practice your art, Michael! Knowing that you do this makes the world a little better.

[@beatlessteve1010]

that was funny!

[@Mekazas]

You Lewis, are a wordsmith. Nice comment!

[@lewissussman1166]

Michael is inspiring that way.

[@lewissussman1166]

I wish!

[@brandonparker2683]

Greenfield Guitars That's Amazing I like it

[@ChaseEaglesonOfficial]

That's one hour of my life that I don't want back. Wonderful documentary, craftsmanship, and passion. Thank you for sharing this!

[@DavidB-rx3km]

Just checked, and one of these guitars is on sale for £18,000 ($25,000).

[@stefantomovic3849]

same

[@davidlacroix6769]

Hi Chase. I follow you on your channel. Bet you’d like to get one of these to play.

[@renerojas5332]

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[@araffamedia1403]

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[@DarioViolate]

At first, I was gonna watch for 5-10 minutes. Well, it's been 50 minutes and I can't believe how entertaining and insightful this is. I don't know if it's just me, but the video has a therapeutic quality to it. It's so calming. Thank you for this, I appreciate my guitar even more now.

[@ahstrewth]

"At first, I was gonna watch for 5-10 minutes..." My experience was exactly the same...but I sat there like I was bolted to the chair. Yet always there are those who lack any appreciation of what constitutes real value as evidenced by some of the comments here. Recently I bought a modest new car for my wife...$19485. In less than 10 years it will likely be a rustbucket. The Australian Government bought Jackson Pollock's Blue Poles ...a so -called masterpiece created in a drug-addled state by a suicidal depressive and that Government is now under fire for considering selling it for $350 million dollars. A Greenfield guitar is undoubtedly a masterpiece , could with care survive for hundreds of years , will from day one give the owner and listener immense pleasure and can be had for a comparatively paltry 14,000 dollars give or take. Questions anyone?

[@pauleka1]

No, it wasn't just you, for sure; it happened just the same to me. I watched it as if I was put under some kind of a (soothing) spell!

[@fahmiahmadi841]

wow, as I guessed, I'm not the only one :P

[@denbren6497]

right me too

[@GenoLoma]

+Matthew M It wasn't over an hour.. it was _precisely_ 1 hour.. perfection in film editing as well as guitar making.. hats off to all involved..

[@AlbinoBanana2]

I return to this video once a year and it never loses its magic. These guitars are a thing of beauty.

[@MaximumJoy]

this is the best advertisement i've ever seen. the length, cinematography, sound and editing of a classic feature film. there's a lot of details in it that i just love. that the sound is raw and minimalist then slowly introduces a dreamy melody, only to reveal it's in fact someone playing one of these guitars. the clock buzzing when the 15 minutes is up. there's no doubt after watching this that these guys make the best acoustic guitars. well done to this channel and the company.

[@failure8076]

Maximum Joy I don't think this is an advertisement

[@TomGlander]

"I wanna get this to a state where it can get used to being a guitar because right now it still thinks it's a tree." Lord have mercy. This guy is incredible.

[@jackquentin1950]

It's beautiful, ain't it?

[@Siile_]

I have been playing for 20 years and this blew my mind

[@Vozzz75]

Most resonating comment he made during this incredible process. A profound quote!

[@chanwahmok9832]

Seriously, I teared hearing this sentence...

[@seanmcaleavy2369]

@@chanwahmok9832 I, as well.

[@skFriberg]

I've watched tens of thousands of videos on KZbin, and this is easily in the top 5 of my favourite videos. The craftsmanship and quality of video is absolutely out of this world. Thank you!

[@Stereokroma]

+Simon Friberg That means a lot to us! Thank you :)

[@muffinpuppy089]

I agree. I'm actually embarrassed at how much crap I've watched as compared to this amazing video!

[@foldenn]

Agree! Impressed by the production, Stereokroma, and the craftmanship by Greenfield Guitars.

[@sebastiancrowe2586]

me too dude

[@howieab606]

As a lifelong woodworker, I am humbled by your work. Thanks for sharing, watching was an experience beyond words.

[@bentanner8875]

when i was a kid my dad hung me a rope swing in the woods on this mammoth silver maple, when i was a teen my dad fell the tree, milled it to luber and built jigs and put together a body out of it and fitted the neck of my first guitar to it. It has been more of a conversation piece thru the year collecting dust. as beautiful as the wood is will the very distinct spalding patterns, it never really played or sounded good. Now as a 28 year old and a long lost passion for wood AND music I have been obsessing over luthier skills and tricks of the trade. This soundboard was Ridulously over built by the old man. Thru watching video i found the flaws in my dads very basic design. the guitar was so dense sounding and lacked projection. I now understand the attributes of the tone woods, i understand the different modes of vibrations and resonant frequencies BECAUSE OF MEN LIKE YOU SHARING THE PASSION!!!! The tree i grew up playing on now sits on my work bench and will make beautiful music soon with a new bridge, new back, revoiced to get more monopole bass response, and it will be passed down to my son whenever he is ready. I strive to be a craftsman like you. working on wood in general by hand is a dying art. craftsman like you give us hope

[@Stereokroma]

+Ben Tanner Thanks for the lovely comment Ben. :)

[@williammorton7044]

+Ben - That will be a very special piece when ya git 'er done - SUPER NEAT STORY --- Snortin' Morton

[@bentanner8875]

thanks yall!!! Once I get close to the end before refinishing, I will record the first notes and give everybody a look at her

[@matthewfreeman2]

+William Morton do you really snort?

[@williammorton7044]

+Matthew - I turned 73 the 2nd of this month - BUT - in the 70's and 80's - if you could pulverize it, I'd put it up my nose - subsequently, the nickname - Terrible Huh? --- Snortin' Morton

[@warrenbuitendag5286]

"right now it still thinks it's a tree" ... best line ever!

[@curiousjoe1164]

I really thought this would be a boring video, I was watching it, I did not notice I was watching this for almost an hour. The love that you put in your work is so amusing.

[@brendanstempski8292]

I have legit watched this about 200 times. I’ve been throwing it on to fall asleep the past years. A perfect documentary. Edit: probably been 400 times now, I can recite a good first chunk of it from memory and I believe I could apprentice for Mr. Greenfield myself with the knowledge I’ve acquired from this video

[@djordjecolic5818]

So im not the only one who hasnt seen it for 500 times haha

[@brendanstempski8292]

@@djordjecolic5818 me and you brother

[@arjeigh1259]

Me too! This video is both inspiring and relaxing for me.

[@indiegoo]

Been doing the same for the past 3 years :D

[@stewey956]

Do I play a guitar? No. Did I just spend an hour of my Saturday watching how one is expertly made? Yes.

[@rolandklobas8163]

Same thing,the difrence in my case is that today is Sonday :)

[@t1psy4]

It's not a waste of time if tou enjoyed it.

[@aserta]

One needs not know the craft of a craftsman to appreciate mastery of it.

[@Nayo68]

Do we care?.......well, you already know the answer.

[@marioxuereb5125]

Do I play a guitar? No. Did I just spend an hour of my Saturday watching how one is expertly made? Yes. 151 Just as you did, great video withe no fast forword.

[@WayneBrownWoodworking]

I'm completely blown away. I have been wood working for 30 years. I quit. Lol. Awesome craftsmanship

[@NathanialHackner]

I

[@asakirothman5459]

i love the "lol" part.

[@Bryan_Kay]

Wayne Brown calipers and a gentle hand ;)

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

Wayne Brown the quality control is amazing

[@margofrank7918]

If you want some great woodworking plans then I recommend you visit this website here: HootWood. com

[@ElectroBOOM]

This is dedication in making a masterpiece! This much mechanical accuracy, I have hardly seen done by precision automatic tools. It's like watching a beautiful ballet of craftsmanship.

[@Stereokroma]

:D Thank you for the comment sir, we're happy you enjoyed it!

[@mopsiok]

I didn't expect you here Mehdi! On the other hand, I remember your diy guitar lol

[@williammorton7044]

Look at the Credits - near the end --- Snortin' Morton

[@tutututututututtutu]

Wouldn't have been complete without your comment

[@imayavarambannedunjezhiyan5222]

Vaņakkam. 🙏🏿

[@marcpiscaer5567]

Did I enjoy this video? It was fantastic. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and this artwork is perfection. Hats off to Greenfield Guitars. The Virtuoso's must appreciate the quality of sound your craft can produce.

[@zocku995]

If I could watch one KZbin video for the rest of my life it would be this one.

[@zocku995]

I did not even realise it was an hour long. Pure mastery of the wood working skill called carpentry, as one myself i bow my hat to you sir. I would be happy to reach one tenth of his skill level.

[@Stereokroma]

Careful what you wish for. :D

[@kamakiri700]

yep.

[@giftedplanksify]

CGC CUSTOMS I'm an okie with a banjo on my knee for this kind of shitt... yep lots of loud good shit thaa '

[@fawaidrusdihidayat2780]

,",,T juda wants TranversaL GUITAR. "ALIB BA TA

[@Studio69Fan]

Probably one of the best hours of entertainment available on KZbin! A true work of art on all accounts. Excellent video production and sound quality. Perfectly displaying a master craftsman and his craft.

[@Stereokroma]

Thanks!

[@stephenmcguire7342]

Paul couldn't agree more.

[@AshShearer]

Indeed. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@ชัมชุงเจเจ็ด-ฑ9อ]

Paul Granger ใ

[@acousticpsychosis]

Yes indeed, will probably watch it again.

[@MrUltraworld]

I've been a Luthier since 1980. This man's work in impeccable. His jigs, fixtures and templates are as impressive as his guitars. His tolerances are incredibly tight, checked and checked again. These are tolerances that manufacturers don't come near. Artisan is a word that gets thrown around too often. This is next level.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs4967]

Fred Garvin interesting. is he doing anything here other Luther's don't, or just more attention to detail?

[@lucassmith2328]

If you want some great woodworking plans then I recommend you go here: HootWood. com

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

O- Tay Can you telk me why he chose a laminated rimset instead of solid wood? He takes a solid piece of rosewood, chops it up into layers, and glue the layers together. He says it makes the body more rigid. But doesn't he lose sonic quality with this process?

[@peteroconnor8687]

Generally speaking, people believe that solid (one piece) wood is better than laminated (many thin pieces glued together). And, again generally, very cheap mass produced guitars use laminates and high-quality mass produced guitars use solid wood. The cheap mass-produced guitars use inferior wood - even plywood - while the better quality mass produced guitars use solid Indian rosewood (although other woods may also be used, maple, mahogany etc.). However, forgetting guitar making for a moment, when you're working with wood a general rule of thumb is that pieces of wood glued together are stronger than a single piece of wood (which is why this claim is made in this video); a specific example in the case of guitar making (other than the sides or rim-set) would be the neck. While necks can and are made out of a single piece of wood, a far stronger neck is produced by laminating pieces together (which also improves the appearance, particularly if different woods are used). The reason high-quality mass produced guitars are made (generally speaking) with solid woods is because you can still make an exceptionally fine instrument with this feature. They don't make guitars with laminated sides (which would, all other things being equal, be superior) is because of the extra cost and effort involved (to do it well). Since cheap guitars use laminated sides (without taking the time to do it well and making use of inferior wood) most guitarists believe ALL laminated sides are cheap/bad and solid wood represents the highest quality, and this belief is not the case. Very high-quality luthiers can take the time (since they deservedly charge an appropriate amount for their instruments) to make high-quality laminated sides that are superior to high-quality solid sides. For an example other than the luthier in this video, visit John Bogdanovich's website. John is a well-known maker of high-quality classical guitars and an author (of course on the subject of guitar building) as well. John explains why he makes laminated sides here - www.jsbguitars.com/learn-guitar-making-techniques/laminating/ - and talks about the subject with much more knowledge than I possess. I hope this helped to answer your question.

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

Peter OCOnnor Thank you very much Sir! Now I know why some luthiers chose laminated sides. Rigidity, durability and less weight. I even listened to the podcast with JSB. I play mainly Country fingerstyle, but now I am beginning to practice Classic and Flamenco. Next year I will go to the Holy Grail guitar show in Berlin to try some of the best guitars and maybe buy one. To find the best for me I need some knowledge. Thanks for helping me.

[@AnthonyT50]

Documentaries such as this are light years better than anything on tv. There is something so esthetically pleasing in watching a craftsman explain as he builds a masterpiece instrument.

[@iskandertime747]

I just come back to watch this every once in a while. I don't even play guitar.

[@MarchMonster13th]

i second this

[@England91]

But someone in your family probably does play

[@eta.tauri32]

@@England91 not at all

[@lowielesschaeve3401]

Somehow i find it relaxing to watch.

[@baldbearded9601]

Love that!

[@ramennaidoo162]

This what happens when an artisan respects his tools and materials he works with. No matter in what field you served your trades. This is artistic

[@kdm1234gmail]

truly beautiful indeed. I may not be able to do things to the degree of normal folks, but when i can find a way to get materials despite my lack of income. I treat them with the utmost respect and treat them with the same love and care i would another person. knowing that its because of the tools and materials i was fortunate enough to have. That i was able to create the craft. I treat nature with an equal level of repsect. For it is responsible for the things i do and for me being able to do what i can despite my seizures. I only wish my family could understand this as well as you and i do.

[@DanylloRocha]

one hours has passed and feels like i'm sitting here for a couple of minuts. excellent job!

[@Stereokroma]

Thanks :)

[@itsmesandman]

Craftsmanship at Its finest, priceless.

[@MrHeliosoul]

Hey I have lost count how many times I've watched this build and it is by far above and beyond anything else out there on the internet.

[@damonjensen833]

I've watched this video at LEAST 7 times and the funny part is I'm not even lying. I keep coming back to watch it over and over

[@frederiquerijsdijk]

I just watched f it for the first time. From the first second to the last. Every second.

[@pmcm-ih1ep]

It’s his relaxing hypnotic voice along with the beautiful peaceful music. You should by now be able to make one of these guitars in your sleep.😄

[@Wilbafarce]

It is a thing of beauty, I'm on my third viewing!

[@RandomShites]

I just finished my second run through this. It's mesmerizing.

[@cforcaterpillar8859]

Damon Jensen 7 hours of your life used perfectly

[@terraincognitaband7273]

so, this is me, 25 yo, sitting here at 5 am in the night, watching this PERFECT guitar being build and I've never felt so chilled in my life. Cheers

[@talister106]

To say a guitar player bonds with their instrument is a understatement. We feel the work it took in transporting all the raw materials into a conduit for our creativity.

[@DevRel1]

"Right now, I just want to get this guitar to a state where it can get use to being a guitar, because right now, it still thinks it's a tree" That's so poetic and beautiful!

[@AnnabelleKerz]

I've lost track of how many times i've watched this video over the years. Still one of my favorites, even with the sound off... just the craftsmanship... I'll always admire.

[@TechTins_Projects]

"Ask me how I know" great comment

[@Shagrath1778]

well, pricing starts at 10.500$, so i think he knows :

[@8odycount]

I thoight the same. Oh, he already screwed up some guitars. :D Awesome documentary and guitars.

[@darken27]

So fucking relatable, if you do any sort of precision work. When you spend this much time on a project, and one small oversight sets you back to square one, you definitely learn to not do that again.

[@ryanschmidt7305]

I heard he held on publishing it, so you might want to grab Hyezmar's Woodworking Bible. Even though it's not 100% complete it has some great plans and ideas.

[@frontbum420]

Who is" he" and what does it have to do with this video?

[@MoDebris60]

We're living in a time where mastery and expertise are not as valued as they once were. Just watching this is a great reminder of how important those abilities are.

[@Holy_Maker]

Craftsman with great skill. Great video.🎻🎻

[@manuelpusong7390]

I have watched this so many times and I still get inspired by the passion and dedication of this man to his craft.

[@johnpetersen1106]

I keep coming back to this great masterpiece 💝💝

[@henkestenke]

Yeah. Now I’m in trouble. I was supposed to be cleaning the apartment. This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. Truly a master guitar maker.

[@shovelheadseven]

Probably one of the only real craftsman worthy of being called a Luthier. Almost entirely hand made and deadly accurate. Highly skilled and dedicated to his craft. Each detail handled with precision and know how. Built with conviction and experience every step of the way. A true master in every aspect. Flawless.

[@el34glo59]

One of the only? There are alot of guys out there doing the same thing. Show some respect

[@shovelheadseven]

@@el34glo59 Maybe so but seems to be a dying breed.

[@KfirOchaion]

This was such a delight to watch. The whole process, photography and sound was just perfect. Thank you for this treat!

[@Stereokroma]

+Kfir Ochaion glad you enjoyed it :)

[@josephprice6617]

Nicely shot :)

[@FRANKBLUEKA-Official]

agree!

[@teteahlondo3366]

@@gianpierolelario3009 oopynyypoyoo

[@teteahlondo3366]

@@Stereokroma xyoooxooyooomo

[@maclegnogerardmack7372]

I am a woodworker of many years experience and an avid follower of KZbin, and I have NEVER seen a woodworking video so detailed, informative and professionally made. Thank you so much meastro.

[@isaiasgarcia4]

I don' know how many times i've seen this video and always looks like the first time. Definitely one of the bests of guitar makers.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

I am watching this with deep satisfaction: I admire people who know, feel, and create. This is not art, this is craft. Art is yet another thing.

[@hansvandenbiggelaar3535]

Enjoyed this film very much. I want to express my sincere appreciation of the craftmanship and perfection of Greenfield's guitar making . Love the sublime sound and appearance of GREENFIELD guitars.

[@peterwhite7428]

In addition to the incredible workmanship and attention to detail, I notice the technical equipment he has to help him do the job with exact precision, I’m a violin maker, I don’t have this equipment but I can certainly see how all these jigs, rigs, clamps, power tools, measuring devices and so forth ensure precision. There are months and months involved in setting up a shop like this in addition to the cost, This man is a truly fine artist and craftsman. Thanks for making this video. It gives me greater appreciation of how to use devices to ensure precision. I note also that he works very well with unassisted hand work. Tremendous patience from start to finish. Very very cool

[@paullanier8280]

Hi Peter. I saw a man in new Orleans playing a guitar made like this. Was only ten feet or so in front of the stage. Sounded wonderful. Andy McGee is the best I've heard. Such a treat!

[@robslifting4life]

I come back to this video very often. It reminds me to slow down, work my butt off and what a dream job looks or might feel like... I rewatch it, to remind myself. Thank you, Michael and Julian.

[@tazdrum73]

Just in absolute awe to the level of meticulous craftsmanship, love and care that goes into each one of these guitars. Truly a work of art.

[@CooledDuckling5]

This is probably the third time I've watched this video since it has been released. Every time it gets more fantastic.

[@davidwrighton3914]

The best video I have watched all year ---and no crappy rapping music in the background. I made my first acoustic guitar when I was at school in Croydon during evening classes (Lanfranc secondary 1967). I was 12 years old but obviously nowhere to this standard. My woodwork teacher was called Mr Nash. It inspired me to become a toolmaker and specialised in plastic injection mould tools---a career that lasted for 46 years but the wages were crap for the skill level needed and after being made redundant for the 7th time I gave up. There is not a lack of skills in the UK ; just a lack of jobs that require skilled craftsmen. My only regret is that I was never the arty type so never learned to play an instrument. Once again full credit to these couple of guys.

[@XvCiiA]

Still time to learn :)

[@leonardoulian764]

It is a pity that craftsmanship is being less and less valued. Other careers gain more prestige in which people jump in only for revenue, but without the real fulfillment of crafting stuff, creating physical objects that people would appreciate, directly or indirectly. I fear the day that no one would remember how to do things by hand and rely only in automated machinery.

[@sihartgroves7549]

Excellent in every respect - thank you so much for sharing this incredible documentary

[@ThEsOuNdInYoU]

Simon Hartgroves hey, i saw you today about 40 times 😱😱

[@sihartgroves7549]

Intriguing... Inmate or warder?

[@ongkhuongduy3498]

There is just something so calm and peaceful about the making of a guitar.

[@junkyarddog4411]

“It’s making music all by itself”, 5:45. That’s when I knew I was watching the whole thing, great video.

[@baldbearded9601]

I grew up around Montreal and had never heard of him before... Absolutely loved every second of it! Nobody builds guitars by hand from start to finish anymore... even less so with this level of care and precision... Masterful!

[@DuraLexSedLex01]

There are actually dozens of artisans in the province who make exceptional guitars: flattops, archtops and classical. Check for next fall's edition of www.sonorefestival.ca.

[@baldbearded9601]

Interesting! I'll to go check this event our! Thanks!

[@SadowskyGuitars]

Wonderful video, Michael....your work is inspiring! and thanks for the shout out @ 53:55!

[@titan1235813]

Not only is the guitar a piece of art, but also the process of making the guitar is an art on itself. So mesmerizing to watch.

[@אליאלבן-דן-ה4נ]

This level of craftsmanship elevates all of humanity.

[@jonassturm2787]

I imagined to smell the workshop. This incredible craftsmanship is so inspiring. Making me think more about the next steps of building my jazzmaster solidbody. Thank you Stereokroma and thank you Mr. Greenfield.

[@Stereokroma]

Happy you liked it! :)

[@afifakimih8823]

"This documentary is the most satisfactory one hour in my life"

[@locomotivebreath2831]

This video is a testament to a rare thing these days: quality. Thank you for sharing this - it inspires me to do better in my craft.

[@kaishaohta]

This is probably one of my favorite things that I have ever watched I don’t really know who to talk to about this sort of thing, so I’m just going to openly plead here... Someone please give this guy a Netflix series!! 😧

[@marcosr.9085]

Yamandu Costa is a Brazilian classical guitarist and he produced a series about Guitarmaking around the world, look it up on youtube.

[@amywhite9386]

Beautiful guitar. I am a 30 year craftsman of fine furniture and you have woodworking skills beyond what I have seen. Thanks for sharing.

[@pieterswanepoel2639]

This is absolutely the best documentary I've watched in my entire life! !!!!!!!!!!! Truly next level. I'd expect to pay around US $20 000 maybe even into the hundreds.

[@Stereokroma]

Thanks for the great comment! :)

[@KillasaurusArcade01]

Checking his website, he charges 10-15,000 for some models. I think well worth the money considering the amount of love and care put into the instrument

[@RosesForTheDead7]

With the amount of time, care and extreme attention to detail the price of this work of art is a small fortune to pay, but worth every penny. This guy has the greatest passion for his craft and you can see and hear that in his guitars. Amazing work

[@rasputin90]

I am blown away by Mr Greenfield. His precision, love , passion, attention to details and shaped by music. In other words - his pride is present but not ego. The instrument is supreme. Not his name. For the first time - his prices seemed justified and did not seem expensive or insane. Salutation to you Sir. As an flute maker - I learnt so much. I emerged not only wiser but a bigger human being.

[@MotionArtist3D]

I probably would not have sat down an hour to watch if I checked the length of the video first. Thank god I didn't cause I couldn't stop watching it. Totally awesome! Massive Thanks for Sharing!

[@佟伟-p2f]

It's 3:30am right now, but I can't stop watching this amazing documentary "movie"

[@norazalinordin32]

relax. im at 8:58am... fuk i got sleep issues

[@gorisenke]

佟伟 Same boat here. Just finished and it's 3 in the morning. I need to be up in a few hours but this was amazing and perfect. I hope I can get one of these one day.

[@TheAudiostud]

Watching this video at 03:26 it's absolutely stunning work!

[@Balin93]

It's almost 3 am here! Same!

[@ZombieXee]

Has it really been an hour? Those have got to be the most beautiful guitars ever made. Functioning pieces of art describes them perfectly. Amazing.

[@CBTman99]

I was mesmerized for a complete hour, not only by the extraordinary craftmanship shown in the video, but by the general soothing atmosphere in which they work. It has been an out of this world experience.

[@hilleh]

holy shit. This guy is an artist, the work here is far beyond my capabilities to describe how good it is. The detail, the finish is just mind blowing. Michael, you sir, are a true artist and master of your craft. I wish I had the superlatives to do your work justice.

[@B00MBATS]

One of the most stunning videos on craftsmanship. Incredible instruments...WOW...is all I can say!!!

[@likeitornotbut616]

Every person that ever works on guitars should be required to watch this video.. Excellent video and guitar craftsmanship!

[@redamor9182]

Geeeeez If I could only play well enough to fully appreciate and complement the outstanding efforts towards producing such beautiful instruments as Mr Greenfield has I would be a Mastro Instead Im a bum

[@reynaldobatiduan5514]

I'm very much appreciated for your best craftmanship I can not buy or own such kind of guitar in whole life.. it's only a dream to have and watch the whole process of doing so good so nice and beautiful work.. from the Philippines..

[@TheMageAlkade]

This is how you make a hour feel like 15 minutes Absolutely beautiful to watch. 10/10 will definitely watch again.

[@theshapeexists]

Being a Luthier is my dream career. Watching this is intimidating seeing just how much goes into it. Incredible, masterful, and beautiful work.

[@Reffitt2]

This is the spirit and essence of true craftsmanship. The amount of detail and sheer attention that goes into every Greenfield guitar is just amazing, and they don't just look pretty but sound magical. What an amazing video!

[@vincentprice1553]

I've recently started to play the guitar again after many years of not playing. Watching amazing guitarist play and share their knowledge has been inspirational. To watch the unbelievable craftsmanship here is as inspirational. Truly amazing.

[@TheRuffusMD]

you just witnessed a Stradivarius being created . how could anyone give this a negative rating . i wish i had the wood working skill to create something like this . this video shows a true artiest and craftsman at work . 1 hour of my life spent in excellence

[@Gamerock82]

I could not agree more. To dislike any aspect of this video is profoundly disrespectful. I cannot even remember how I landed here but I play the guitar (terribly) and I'm a half decent amateur wood worker.... I sat in awe of this man's craft. His attention to detail and precision. His deep understanding and respect for his materials. That is easily one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen and one of the most down-to-earth master craftsmen. "No guitar will ever leave my workbench, unless I feel it is the best work I am capable of" ..... An hour of excellence, indeed.

[@Gamerock82]

@JOHNSON Chodenseider you're an idiot.

[@kellyberry2754]

@@Gamerock82 Disregard the jealous troll. THIS is from @JOHNSON Chodenseider 's favorite videos list: How to make a Toy Bowling Alley from wood.

[@el34glo59]

@JOHNSON Chodenseider You're an idiot

[@_mnejing]

While I certainly don't agree with this Johnson guy, I also don't agree with the Stradivarius comment. Michael is absolutely incredible, but he has a significant advantage over Stradivarius, which is modern day machining and tools. Michael certainly does use a lot of hand tools, but for precise work, he's using tools that can and do measure down to a thousand of an inch. Stradivarius did not have this advantage, nor did he have the advantage of power tools, which speaks volumes of the absolute insane craftsmanship of Stradivarius. This is a major reason why Michael sells his instruments for $15-20k USD, while Stradivarius instruments go for, you know, literal millions. Again, not trying to downplay Michael at all here, but the comparison isn't fair. It's like saying Euler was slow at math compared to a home PC.

[@chriswarren1618]

As a Guitar player and woodworker, I must say that your presentation was brilliant and Im sure, if I had the money, would buy one of your guitars. Long live the patient Craftsman.

[@brunogallichand2444]

Just like diamonds take eons, and a perfect environment to grow, these guitars are just as fabulous jewels of perfection. As this video unfolds, it becomes more and more emotional to see the birthing of those amazing guitars under your marvelous craftsmanship, devotion and love of your work. Congratulations to the entire team. I was much moved while watching this video. Thank you for sharing your passion!

[@Stereokroma]

Thanks Bruno happy you liked it. :)

[@badger305]

I can't play anything but I can appreciate good music and fine craftsmanship. These aren't just guitars, they are works of art. Loved the video.

[@timothywade9982]

So nice to see real craftsmanship in the world of today, these guitars are functional art made especially for those who take the time to practice the art of real music. Absolutely beautiful to see& hear. Thank you so much for posting this !

[@cravinbob]

Nice to have high end equipment as well, once upon a time there was no electricity and things were made by hand.

[@thomasreid4753]

A perfect symphony of technical precision and artistry.

[@surfcaster]

“Right now, it still thinks it’s a tree”. This really cracked me up!!!🤣

[@stevehops2825]

Excellence in motion. I feel privileged and honored to have witnessed this. Art at the highest level.

[@hugoakerlund5114]

I can watch this a hundred times over and never get bored or uninterested.

[@ohoangthien1551]

You might have a lot of freetime!

[@ShengTheCraftsman]

I work with wood too , but I make them into RC Tanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jWXmuDipdshpY or kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bcZYN9Yrygd6c

[@tombarton7848]

Fascinating hour of instruction! I tried building an acoustic a few years ago, and thought it sounded okay and looked like something only its mother could love, I have yearned to know more about building guitars!! Thank you so much for this video!

[@woomi177]

I wish i could yearn aswell

[@cartervintagebackstage]

Just beautiful... We are very proud to represent Greenfield guitars!

[@hoss3433]

Not to many craftsmen left these days. The true craftsmanship of this, the attention to all aspects of what it is and what it is supposed to do, is superb. From look to function it is beautiful from everything I can tell, a mixture of old tooling, new tooling and technology melded together into a beautiful work of art.

[@wylieecoyote]

Amazing and beautiful woodworking and excellent videography capturing many months of meticulous work and condensing it into a complete coherent story of the birth of a masterpiece guitar that will be enjoyed for many generations.

[@hindugoat2302]

automate this process, get an instrument that is more accurate in construction, with no variation, for a fraction of the price... and let it run 24/7 human labor is a thing of the past... In the United States, 47% of all current jobs have the potential to be fully automated by 2033, according to the research of experts Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne.

[@Jim007baker]

He is an artisan that no machine can duplicate and his craftsmanship is top notch, if you don't like his guitar by a Taylor, a very good guitar and less than half the price but his guitars are a work of art and worth every cent he charges. Its something like buying a print of a masters painting rather than owning the original.

[@hindugoat2302]

if a machine made an identical or even superior guitar, you would still fail to see that quality because its not the quality of the guitar or its cost you really care about, what you really want a connection to craftsman... but as technology moves forward... there is no task that can not be automated beyond human levels with automation and AI including medical analysis, creative tasks like painting and writing, and almost every manual and intellectual job we have today already AI can diagnose x-rays more accurate than a human radiologist, and can write articles for newspapers ect.

[@josephgiustiniani2834]

@@hindugoat2302 …….Can this AI fine tune the guitar..? Can the A I tell that the grains just don't look quite right ? I own several Taylor guitars and they play great. But if funds permitted, I would buy a hand built one like this. The human element cannot be replaced. You fail to realize that.

[@hindugoat2302]

@@josephgiustiniani2834 not yet, but eventually it will do all that and more... its only a matter of time. AI can already out perform human radiologists in xray diagnosis it can drive a car safer than your average human it can out perform a human in trading stocks it can perform micro surgery in a patient with more accuracy than a human surgeon... The only type of task safe from this type of automation is giving emotional support to humans, like care givers, nurses or psychologists and that is only because we prefer to interact with a person not a machine kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-lcpekg658js0

[@elblopex]

both the film and the guitar making process show passion in the respective fields. I love woodworking and I'm studying film making so this couldn't be more perfect

[@Ogscottyp]

I recently built a high end electric guitar which turned out so incredible I still can't believe that I created it. But this, an acoustic guitar is so much more of a technical process. And Mr. Greenfields attention to the finest details are mind blowing. Bravo.

[@forrestgumpv9049]

You just made my day complete, now it is time to watch it again. Live long and prosper, Thank You.

[@jmbcorreia72]

I can imagine it takes a lifetime to get to that level of perfection. Mind blowing.

[@Nayo68]

Well...same with everything. Thats why your mind blowed up, because thats too much time and effort for you to accomplish, since you are a regular lazy guy with no goals.

[@jmbcorreia72]

@@Nayo68 Nayo silver, the scumbag troller.

[@Nayo68]

Thats me alright!!

[@jmbcorreia72]

@@Nayo68 Now that schools are closed, did you already make your homework, babyface?

[@Nayo68]

Of course not dude! I´ll just say I was sick with Covid 19 as an excuse....I mean, this virus pandemic fucking lie can be used by us also.

[@cdurkinz]

My OCD loved every second of this. I think I would be good at this. Beautiful guitars.

[@ferenctulics9688]

This was a full hour of amazing skill and passion! Unbelievable! It was like a dream! Real pleasure to watch! Thank you, sir!!

[@VIRGONOMICS]

I don’t know how people can sleep to this…maybe after watching a few times? There’s too much beauty happening. The tools, the shop, all exquisite.

[@OoavastoO]

Fantastic! There was something very relaxing and strangely satisfying about watching this video. Just unbelievable attention to detail and precision craftsmanship! They truly are functional pieces of art. Excellent videography and audio work as well. I particularly liked the inclusion of the 3 musicians playing their music on a Greenfield guitar. (and thanks for posting their full details. I will be checking out their music) It sort of ties the whole process together, from the first selection of the right wood all the way to the final result, a finished instrument in the hands of a talented musician. Nice touch.

[@ecaff9515]

Truly the highlight of my day to find another who loves the sound and beauty of a well made guitar from quality wood. Excellent video and process and thank you for sharing. It doesn't matter the cost you deserve what your asking. I can feel the love, care, and pride you put into your guitars. Masterpieces.

[@luizpereiraoficial]

Wowwwwwwwww man, I´m from Brazil and I grow up in a furniture factory, but i always loved music instruments, I really would like to learn how to do it, its a art, its something that i can´t describe, but here in my town i don´t have nobody to teach me somethging, but maybe one day i can make a instrument, and you for me its a inspiration, congratulations you are a great artist.

[@osrein543]

It is so marvelous! It is the art in the pure, natural, and raw materials! I enjoyed a lot watching the entire video. I am sharing amazing related videos here too bit.ly/2zRiBbf

[@MoeSlislack]

I own a gianini guitar that was made in brazil back in the 60s. it's one of my prized possessions. it's sort of a tear drop shaped acoustic guitar. I don't think it's actually worth much money but I do still love it. it sounds great.

[@rafaelsantana2398]

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[@hermeschavez9186]

Helluiz. Boorater Growlithe paper router table

[@adriangstern]

I was just going to give this a quick look and stayed glued to the screen for the whole hour. Thank you for being the craftsman you are

[@ericmcmanus5179]

Set up work is always the vast majority of the work. Seeing as you have jigs for almost every step of the guitar building process, it really shows how much thought and work has gone in to honing your craft. Very well done.