What an absolutely exquisite guitar. There is so much sound and resonance that it almost sounds like a piano. Congratulations Michael, may you have many years of joy creating sonic art with this masterpiece.
@alandaniels77262 ай бұрын
mountains of joy and appreciation......glorious....
@MichaelWatts2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching Alan!
@joenorah6 ай бұрын
I love your quote about the new guitar as “the best it’s ever going to look and the worst it’s ever going to sound”. Very succinct but also very profound.
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you Joe! I stole it from someone else but I can’t remember who.
@kalleblom55642 ай бұрын
gosh ... I want this guitar. doesn't get any better
@MichaelWatts2 ай бұрын
@@kalleblom5564 this one is mine I’m afraid - but you could get your own!
@ellenrik6 ай бұрын
Does that guitar ever stop resonating? What a wonderful instrument and such a rich tone. I wish you many happy years of playing it. Thank you for sharing this story.
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
It does, eventually… what is really staggering is the way it stops absolutely dead when you want it to. Very impressive.
@RemoSforza6 ай бұрын
There are no words to describe the beauty of this guitar!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
I have to agree!
@stephensonfamily39976 ай бұрын
Beautiful story beautiful instrument
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@amphonix_blue5 ай бұрын
Fascinating discussion Michael - love the sound. I have two African Blackwood acoustics - one of which you sold me down at Ian's gathering a few years back now. - the Kostal. It's the one I pick up most often, even though we had finish problems with it when it was young. So pleased for you that this one came out so well 🙂
@MichaelWatts5 ай бұрын
Thank you Mike - really good to hear from you!
@cfibanez6 ай бұрын
Congrats Michael to your new instrument! Matthew and Matthias are not only amazing creators, but also some of the warmest and gentlest individuals I've met. In my case, as the case cover arrived at the last minute before my flight, they both drove from their workshop in Muizenberg to Stellenbosch where I was staying to deliver the instrument to me on time for my departure. So caring! Also, I just have to agree with everything that is being said here about the sound of their instruments, specially the resonance and dynamic range. Simply breathtaking. It pushes your playing in a totally new direction. Such a joy!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and yes, I could t agree more. Matthew and Matthias’s absolute refusal to compromise in any aspect of what they do is admirable! I hope we will get the chance to compare instruments at some point.
@RonanSkillen86 ай бұрын
Always inspiring to hear the stories, see behind the scenes of why and what, and hear the reasons for what the choices represent. Brilliant collaboration for real beauty to emerge.
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you for listening Ronan!
@akfisher71386 ай бұрын
wow. Agree with size/shape. Love flamenco size and sound. I think the perfect sound and holy grail, is a steel string with the sweet chime and balance of a classical! Very few luthiers get there, though of course do produce other beautiful sounds but for me, the delicate chime is missing. This is it!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@paulboden78506 ай бұрын
Mysterious forces, wizardry and alchemy all at work here. This extraordinary Casimi is revealing itself to be a new benchmark.
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Ha! Very true!
@stevehowell2316 ай бұрын
These guitars look and sound fantastic.
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
I agree Steve!
@rtravisboyd50136 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful piece, and even over the internet and KZbin, your Birdseye sounds just incredible. Enjoying this video premiere!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you Travis!
@rtravisboyd50136 ай бұрын
@@MichaelWatts No, thank you! I also have an affinity for Kintsugi and wabi-sabi ideals, although I have yet to spend time in Japan. I also share your love of bronze and African Blackwood. This is similar to a guitar I've dreamt of for years, truthfully, I feel a connection to this guitar, albeit not the same as you do. I have followed its development so passionately my wife has begun to worry about me! I'm excited for it to finally be home with you and for the joy, it will bring to your fans as we listen to it improve over the years. It suits you well.
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
@@rtravisboyd5013 that means a lot to me Travis, thank you
@rtravisboyd50136 ай бұрын
@@MichaelWattsyou’re very welcome, good sir.
@stonehenge3135 ай бұрын
Gosh, I can hardly wait to see what you create with it~!
@chrisosseweijer27986 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this episode. Thank you guys.
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris! Glad you enjoyed it!
@howardcrane59025 ай бұрын
I have a new appreciation for an ellipse. Thank you and Mazel Tov on an incredible new instrument.
@MichaelWatts5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Howard!
@arnhemseptember20096 ай бұрын
That was fun! Stunning instrument....
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TheCurtissJohnson6 ай бұрын
Congratulations, Michael! Casimi's are strikingly beautiful instruments, yours in particular. Enjoy the process of getting to know your new companion in the months and years ahead!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you Curtiss!
@crissmith29116 ай бұрын
Loved Matthew's insight on the ellipse. The way he described the movement inherent in this shape made me think of planets in orbit.
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
That’s a very good point Cris!
@jonmarston41665 ай бұрын
What a beautiful guitar, Looks amazing and sounds exquisite 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👌❤️ magicians 🎶
@theblueguitars6 ай бұрын
Such an enjoyable episode!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@PaoloRS16 ай бұрын
wonderful video, thanks for making it.
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Paolo!
@cannaguitars45936 ай бұрын
You inspired me to design my headstock the way I did. Thank you guys! Love your work!
@PeteBrownGuitars6 ай бұрын
What a stunning creation, Michael. And to think: it's life has only just begun!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching Pete!
@davidpotsdam6 ай бұрын
You are a lucky guy I hope some luck rubs off on me .I want a guitar of that caliber . Thanks to Matthias Poux and matthew Rice. magnificent guitar.
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
I hope it does too David!
@gilbertwalker32226 ай бұрын
Beautiful video, as always!
@nimrod20206 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!
@frankcousins64796 ай бұрын
Interesting what you say about the choices made and what you 'normally seek out'. I have always been a fan of 'taking a risk' - knowing that the instrument is great and then challenging yourself to get something new from it... although my ability restricts this somewhat. ;-) But in all seriousness, I do feel that one reason we so many custom instruments sold on, if because most owners simply don't want to depart from their own norms? So exceptional instruments just 'dont do it for them' as opposed to welcoming the journey of something unique?
@garywhitt986 ай бұрын
Wow. What a sound!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Gary!
@nicolasperezluthier6 ай бұрын
Amazing talk ! Congrats on this astonishing guitar.
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you Nicolas!
@terrywright78936 ай бұрын
Wonderful video and what lovely guys!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Terry!
@to_baldly_go7 ай бұрын
Let's go ❤
@rp-lopez5 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. If it's not too much trouble Michael, what is your advice (not necessarily financial but emotional, etc) to guitar players who would really like to get to the point where they can commission a guitar like this, but are perhaps frustrated that it might take 20 years lol
@MichaelWatts5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for watching. It would be a lot less than 20 years but I know what you mean. I do have a video on my channel giving advice about custom guitars and specs etc. Have a look and if that doesn't answer your question then I will try again.
@rp-lopez5 ай бұрын
@@MichaelWatts thank you Michael! Congratulations on your new Casimi, it's a masterpiece. I'm looking forward to what music you create with it!
@patberning6 ай бұрын
Masterpiece !
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Pat!
@Chanpanpapi6 ай бұрын
you should interview a flamenco luthier!!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Not my area of expertise I’m afraid but I wouldn’t rule it out.
@cugir3216 ай бұрын
Wonderful sound!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@scottfishkind53356 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this! Such an inspiring process with such inspiring and creative artists! Congratulations on your new beautiful guitar! How does one look around their room at two Kostals and Casimi and know which one to play?? A nice dilemma to have!!
@MichaelWatts6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Scott! Guitars are like paintbrushes - each one has a use for broad strokes or fine detail.
@steveleoni65026 ай бұрын
I apologize if I missed it, but, what is the topwood on this guitar?