REINVENTING the Acoustic Guitar ...AGAIN! - The "Smoothtalker" OM Model

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[@tito.tarantula]

I started playing guitar last year (at the age of 48) and I‘m hoping to be as good as Justin by the time I‘m 103... hopefully I don‘t get arthritis by then.

[@mnumumnumu2646]

Are you a fan of Tito and Tarantula? I am.

[@lynnswartz7389]

Wow 😜❤️💋☮️

[@alessandro9740]

just go 20 hours a day and you got it on 102

[@darringodden7225]

Just enjoy every note you play.

[@boobooau]

mate, me 56 and just calculated and in my case 23 hour and 20 min will do the job ... give or take few min :)

[@paulmuller1733]

Being a South African, I'm really glad I'm watching this channel otherwise I would never have known about these world class guitars being made here. Thank you Justin.

[@sayithigher]

Mervyn builds guitars like Elon builds rockets.

[@lynette.]

Spread the word.

[@kennygee83]

A ton of quality guitar makers in ZA. Even better are the Casimi acoustics ($10k plus), Foster Guitar Works, and the legendary Maingard's (Crosby, Stills and Nash) For Electrics we have DonMeister, Kuun, CM Guitars, Fouche, etc. Roux amp works etc. Great builders, great instruments. One day I will actually be able to afford one of them!

[@sayithigher]

@@kennygee83 Murray Kuun has really awesome original designs too.

[@xderpx6908]

@@kennygee83 South African luthiers don't try to cater to South africans. There prices are outrageous, they have 0 resell value so better make sure you like it. And lastly some of them on your list even just stick together warmoth parts and charge you boutique prices.

[@midi510]

I can't think of anyone better to demo these guitars.

[@ottodregni1902]

Michael lemmo

[@SgtStickyTits]

Justin and Billy Strings are the two that come to mind.

[@hoggboyy]

Wrong. All products should be demoed by Esteban and that's final!

[@mercharris5266]

Kate Upton

[@SgtStickyTits]

@@hoggboyy Dude, I haven't heard than name in a while. Those commercials were everywhere back in the day.

[@billholder1330]

I don't know which tone is better - the plugged in is phenomenal, but so is the straight acoustic! Wow!

[@perihelion7798]

Justin could play an old shoebox with a couple of rubber bands across it, and make it sound amazing.

[@the_rover1]

he surely would

[@antlerking69]

He has 😉

[@chado3000]

He does

[@davidanalyst671]

go back in his vids. he plays a shovel...

[@perihelion7798]

@@davidanalyst671 Yep, seen those. He is a remarkable talent.

[@guitardzan5641]

It's bitter knowledge to know that I will never be worthy of a guitar like that. BUT, It feels good to know there are guitars like that, and people who can get everything out of that instrument it has to offer.... People like Justin make me continue trying...........

[@RequestAssassin]

That is such a cool guitar! You're the cure to the 2020 blues.

[@JonnySublime]

He has been the cure for years and years now.

[@GuitarSlayer136]

My man IS the 2020 blues

[@davidbarr9718]

Without a doubt.😎👍

[@m74568]

Thats an awesome guitar

[@wojciechpischinger6564]

@@m74568 ...and Mr.Johnson is an awesome player

[@addaiiablues]

Man, i have never listned to anyone talk guitar the way you apriciate first and comunicate to us the peculiarities of a guitar. Its really amazing cause in a way you are also teaching about how to understand and relate to a guitar, no small achivment to do solely through your vids! Cheers!

[@law_wren]

Listening to him is like hearing a foreign language spoken and then beginning to pick up on it yourself. I feel like a kid listening to an adult who doesn't talk down to them, he just speaks to us like we're either understanding it or we eventually will.

[@chilidog73]

Not sure if it sounds as good in person. But man that is one of the smoothest, most authentically reproduced sounds Ive EVER heard from an acoustic/electric. And it looks very nice.

[@mlight6845]

So clever to be able to adjust the action with shims! And the new design for the bridge is impressive. Ingenuity galore! My hat off to whoever thought that up.

[@mlvz1]

Hi, Mervyn Davis came up with the ideas. Check more of his work at facebook.com/mervyndavisguitars.

[@rickoliver2059]

Wow , those two Mervyn Davis guitars are so innovative in their design , a real mark of musicianship and genius .Put them in the hands of JJ , you have the purist Blues gently calming your day .

[@ProfessorJM1]

Nobody explains an guitar better than Justin. Your explanations are just like your playing, articulate and honest. Thank you brother...once again.

[@jungle5663]

I was surprised to hear how nice it sounded acoustically...all around looks are great on this instrument too. Always a pleasure listening to your fingerstyle as well.

[@enricoalba3207]

No bass unplugged... But plugged it just sings

[@Ed-zc6dl]

Welcome to the next level. The sound is so sweet. Thanks for playing it for us.

[@mnumumnumu2646]

Both are a feast for the eyes and ears. Thank you for sharing such an incredible range of guitars and playing. You have truly been an inspiration for me which I was in need of.

[@anarchywon4170]

Beautiful organic warm tone. Love it.

[@deepfrieddruid]

Something about that finish and color contrast makes it almost look like a live edge stump guitar. Gorgeous.

[@stephaniemcbroom9615]

This man and his talent truly touches my soul .. amazing!!! A big thank you Justin....

[@PAINFOOL13]

What a warm rich sound. Great playing also Thanks Justin 🤘🏻

[@stephenclintary4300]

The Smoothtalker is smooth and Justin can certainly make it talk, great combo. THUMBS UP

[@thehouseofronin9209]

Gotta love this guys designs! So original looking but still excellent sounding! And of course JJ can make cool music with nearly anything!

[@geofkane2365]

I think this is a beautiful guitar, and to my mind the design just works! A great overview from Justin.

[@homersimpson5964]

This guy’s finger playing is just incredible with that accuracy!

[@yungchill69]

I was just about to say the motion on his right hand is among the smoothest I’ve ever seen there’s like no wasted movement in his playing it’s wicked precise.

[@homersimpson5964]

@@yungchill69 and how he makes it look effortless, wow.

[@mathewladroga4695]

The spirit that is inside you my friend is special Would love to see you live! Thank you for sharing

[@midi510]

That tailpiece and bridge setup is one of the most innovative things I've seen on an acoustic guitar in a long time (on the first one, actually). It's so logical. Get rid of the down pressure on the top to let it vibrate more freely, while still maintaining the down pressure on the saddle.

[@smoothtalkerguitarsuk4431]

Hi Midi, thanks for the comment - please visit us - www.smoothtalkerguitars.net

[@brocluno01]

Just what I was thinking. As soon as I saw it I thought "why didn't I think of that ... Duh". This is actually something new in an instrument that is 100's of years old :-)

[@midi510]

@@brocluno01 Yeah, I knew what was going on the first time I saw it on his first one. I've built seven electric guitars, but no acoustics. If I ever do, I'm gonna do something like that.

[@funkla65]

Yeah, if I'm interpreting correctly what I'm seeing, the neck extends all the way to the tailpiece, so the neck is basically bearing the brunt of the string tension. That's way more durable than the typical acoustic with a sound hole cut in the middle of the box which is bearing the tension. This not only sounds great but it should hold up well over time.

[@midi510]

@@funkla65 I have a McPherson, which moves the hole out of the middle of the guitar and has a cantilevered fretboard, so the soundboard it more uninhibited than most guitars, but there's still all that tweaking at the bridge. It has amazing volume and sustain, but I'd like to hear it with this type of bridge. Of course the tailpiece stresses would still be spread through the body rather than the neck, but it should allow the top to vibrate ore freely.

[@adybuana3269]

That Guitar and your finger style, its bonding in one soul...

[@yevetteyork4456]

One of the problems with full body acoustic it the reach and action. This Guitar is flawless. JJ I love the tones Sweet presentation. Thank you.

[@alexandereisen3486]

That is an absolute piece of artwork

[@dht4321]

What you call a smoothtalker showing off a Smoothtalker. With some smooth swamp talking. Love that horseshoe bridge and the projective depth it allows an artist to tamper with the tamber.

[@robertchristian9361]

The design makes that fretboard seem endless. Ahhh the possibilities!! Enjoy Justin. Looking forward to hearing more from that gem.

[@gilbertlavallee59]

It's a sculpture musical beauty 🤩 amazing

[@fredcastro54]

at 11:07 to 13:33 i was mesmerized by how you demonstrate how very good you are in playing the guitar. It seems that your guitar is naturally part of you. Awesome!

[@williamrobertson1563]

Its like a the neck goes all the way up craziness. Never seen an acoustic that does that. Reminds me of the old banjos my dad's friend Homer walker made back in the early 50s.

[@jwesthoff1021]

Where is the pickup?

[@paddfootsam]

Smooth like butter. I love it.

[@robinemery]

Sounds great!! Then again every guitar you play sounds AMAZING 💜💜JJ💜💜

[@oliferous]

The tone you’re getting is PHENOMENAL!!! Thank you 🤘🎅🤘

[@SIXPACFISH]

Hey Justin, how about playing 15-20 minutes of nice Christmas music on the mandolin?

[@SIXPACFISH]

@@JCB04359 I dumped FB 2 years ago. I haven't missed it.

[@davidbarr9718]

Please.

[@mnumumnumu2646]

I second that emotion!

[@heem8814]

he gotta play battle of evermore tho

[@smashtoad]

I'd be down for that

[@dillonellerman2775]

I've been playing for 5 years i always enjoy seeing you play it makes me pick up my guitar and play what ever I can think of and I thank you for that keep up the videos

[@standandfight5573]

My Opinion, the new model sounds more round and in keeping with a normal flat top, I agree about the bass end there as well. The earlier model had a slight resonator tone to it I thought, though similar as you mention, I could still hear a resonator feel to it and I makes me think how great the earlier design would be if it were to have a resonator fixture or plate, whatever you call that, mounted in it. It has the rounded body part that would be perfect to add that and perhaps that could be an answer for the earlier design since the newer design has the better, bigger, acoustic sound. Just my opinion, don't know if you heard the hint of resonator in the earlier model in comparison or not but I'm sure you would agree that could be an interesting answer for that particular design. It's almost begging for it if you ask me.

[@lewolf2884]

A FANTASTIC SOUND FROM BEAUTIFUL GUITAR!!! I do believe the new one edges out the original one due to the fuller body... but they BOTH are ear candy as well as being eye candy!!! I loved the back to back comparison... and the WOW FACTOR you always bring to your videos!!!

[@harrycally2565]

I’ve gotta say, you’re one helluva guitarist And that guitar looks and sounds very cool

[@russelljohnson6243]

WOW to me they also sound very different! The banjo looking guitar is much more heavy sounding and at the sam e time very responsive. I could hear the small runs and accents much better on the original Smooth Talker. The more traditional looking Smooth Talker is a very measured and even sounding instrument. The both are at the very top of what I think an acoustic-electric guitar can achieve and I love them! I am almost afraid to find out what they cost, but I am going to go to their site and look into them a bit more. One thing I worry about is, given the modular design, how they would hold up on the road. I sure hop[e a few famous guitar players pick thee up and review them after being around the world with them. Thank you, Justin for showing these to your viewers and really giving them a workout! You are a very gifted musician and communicator, can you sing as well? I am a newcomer to your channel and haven't seen very many of your videos.

[@DarrenRayYagle]

Wow they're a lot different. Love the smooth low end of the new one. That bridge is definitely super cool too. I must at least play one of these. Never heard of it til now. Thanks Justin!! Awesome video.

[@lonapopoki1181]

Yum! the OM neck !!! the way you bend her strings - be still my🎸♥️ You git it home With this demo Thank You Justin

[@barbaramackellar5687]

Love the rich sounds of the smooth talkin' Smoothtalker! One day, though, I would love to hear you play unplugged.

[@ianstobie]

7:05 your wish answered!

[@barbaramackellar5687]

@@ianstobie what I meant (and should have said) is that I would love to hear Justin play a gut string unplugged (preferably a Martin).

[@usednotuseless]

Your playing always blows my mind

[@1masterfly1]

Its hard to imagine anyone complaining about the untraditional look of the smoothtalker. As long as it do what a guitar do. Having seen you play them both now, they both look phenomenal, they sound amazing. Great music as always man!

[@SunyCartoons]

I don't get how folks can complain about the look; I love how unique looking it is.

[@emerro57]

I love the pure tone of it, and your playing is out of this world

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

The style and the sound is really nice Brother, but you being one of the best players out there makes it that much sweeter 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼💯

[@suzanrudulph4141]

I like the sound of that. It talks to the soul.

[@craigbriscoe9237]

Beautiful guitar with a great sound. Mervyn Davis is a really talented luthier! Great to see the South African luthiers getting the exposure they deserve! Sterkte!

[@mervyndavis5484]

Thank you Craig

[@craigbriscoe9237]

@@mervyndavis5484 , I'm a big fan of your guitars. I've been looking at them online for a few years. Do you run courses on building guitars?

[@mervyndavis5484]

@@craigbriscoe9237 Yes, I do. My email is [e-mail] if you ever want more info.

[@markknopflerisnot]

Beautiful design combined with innovation

[@mrbungle3846]

why is blues so jaw dropping on an acoustic or is it just me? Literally never gets old.

[@OscarRamirez-rj1lk]

I could watch Justin play all day this guy is a magician 🎩

[@JimmyRadloff]

Damn that's a sweet guitar! Sounds disgustingly good too.

[@maurocosta3827]

Great video! I love both guitars and the comparison between the two was spectacular! Thanks for spreading the knowledge

[@shawnskiba5874]

Is that "smooth talker", or "smoooooooth talker"? That has great tone. I'll bet that guitar was excited when it found out it was heading to your place. Great video, God bless.

[@isaiahagren5628]

My man at it again this guitar is super cool and you make it sing like no one else could!!

[@danielzajonz4364]

8:46 Of course it does ,Justin... Of course it does....lol All jokes aside, gorgeous guitar and what a player! Much love

[@moyoodukoya4049]

Justin. I'm a beginner guitarist in Nigeria and I admire how fast you play.

[@triawillow1972]

An Exquisite Beauty!!! Just WOW😍

[@SpiderStratagemVI]

That sounds clear and beautiful! Each string rings true. Of course, Justin plays anything thing and it sounds natural!

[@AngelQuiroz]

Came for the guitar stayed for this dudes playing.

[@jvz773]

Really cool guitars. I dig the progressive design of both, but I particularly love the features of the OM. Love the tone...deep and rich, yet clear and articulate (a lot of that, of course, is your playing, which is fantastic). Like you, I was shocked at how similar the tone was between the two guitars! I was expecting a muuuuch bigger difference given how different they look. Thanks for the great video and introducing me to these instruments. 🙏👍.

[@havok2396]

The tone on that is epic! I've just got some new headphones and that had them rattling off my ears! Stunning guitar, supreme playing again...!

[@Pamela6743]

Amazing!!! Keep walking your soul path. Keep spreading the joy of music!!!🙌🏻✨🙌🏻✨🙌🏻✨

[@2kanchoo]

Personally I think this OM model is WAY better looking than the last one from them you reviewed. Both sound great and are amazingly versatile and practically thought out and built though.

[@janrandles8683]

I like the OM model best I think. Hard to tell!! I would not shy away from either. Lol. Love them both.

[@chessvodkaopera]

Was that blood on the ceremonial knife? Love the way that guitar looks.

[@justinjohnsonlive]

It was ketchup 😄

[@scottmefford6917]

I love listening to you play. You've got a rich mix of desert western and delta blues.

[@adityapurwanegara8292]

Such a cool guitar, love the ingenious bridge design, for acoustic guitar string brake angle is crucial for tone shaping, how much the price and where can i order one?

[@mervyndavis5484]

Hi Aditya, you may order directly from myself ([e-mail]) or at www.smoothtalkerguitars.net

[@jimhofoss9982]

maybe the neatest thing I’ve seen with strings...thanks for showcasing...and playin for us all! cheers!

[@s10belowu]

Crazy they don’t have that model listed on their website.

[@Morningstar818]

@@JCB04359 it's a brand new guitar I'm sure the roll out to the public will happen soon, Justin is a world class guitar man, they of course want one in his capable hands

[@mervyndavis5484]

Hi Brandomonium.......soon

[@SandstormGT]

@@mervyndavis5484 that's a beautiful looking and sounding piece of art you've crafted there sir!

[@mervyndavis5484]

@@SandstormGT Thank you.

[@bcbloc02]

I can’t tell a lot of difference. They both sound amazing.

[@apolloproductions3231]

One of the coolest guitars I’ve laid eyes on. And you made it sound great!

[@wankston]

the new smooth talker sounds more musical accoustically than when its electrified

[@timmcguire3419]

Man you play well brother. Thank you for stirring the soul.

[@SteffTheElf]

It's got a great clear and crisp sound, and a neat ergonomic design. The colors work well too. And YES, another youtuber who doesn't believe in just using boring scissors!

[@jamesbynum6361]

Your right those are smooth, I like the sound of them. They rock

[@alansturgess1324]

How does that high position for the jack and lead feel, I wonder. It looks odd, as if it could get in the way.

[@andyjohnson4485]

That's what I was thinking too!

[@dylananderson4356]

Its literally the worst spot lol

[@themountainraven]

Justin 1M just around the corner...keep putting out them home grown bad ass tunes, we love it!!!

[@defailers]

13:33 "It's just a beast. Haha I love it" I know, right! But the guitar is not bad too.

[@systembooms69]

The definition of BLUES MAN 👍

[@tc3895]

Got the leg lamp,box that has Fragile ,Christmas time,what is better? Justin killin it!

[@SIXPACFISH]

Must be Italian?

[@oldmanfred8676]

Fra gile lay!

[@silvermanewj4366]

U mean.. fra- gee-lee. 🙃

[@chrishays625]

It's a major award!

[@user-vx5lb4iw2q]

Thanks for your hands ✋ on review on this unique Smooth Talker. I feel this is a guitar is something I could sink myself into.

[@lloydavontuur3018]

And I'm transported to Tony Cox and Steve Newman playing on their SmoothTalkers man. This is new one is beautiful and the tone is so warm. Thanks for video

[@jakebeasley3578]

Man your talent is unmatched.

[@BigFireDave]

I liked the second guitar better. The low end sound much clearer and distinct.

[@mohammedalaogly1182]

I love everything you do man Never stop

[@kjaamor2057]

Obviously he's an incredible guitarist, and obviously it's cork sniffing to listen through KZbin, but by God that sounds great.

[@Nythingelse]

Cork sniffing is an amazing phrase I’m gonna use this

[@killfoot961]

You aren't lying!

[@itsallaroundyou7085]

That guitar is out of this world. Going on the list.

[@darkChristian]

amazing sound if wood could sing this is it, sounds sweet every tone has a nice full timber wish it was mine I would be a happy man, sounds killer brother, I want one no doubts, very nice looking and such nice wood.

[@1seriousgearheadify]

A thing of beauty

[@em_pen]

Damn fine guitars, love the look of both but most of all, love the sound! What really gets me is that every time you play something you get that sound that gives me goosebumps. As good as the guitars may be, I'd make them sound very average ;) But you're rocking it as usual.

[@fredvanderlinden8908]

If there was a positive side to those Covid period is that Justin did some really fantastic videos Not only a in depth review of these guitars but also demonstrated the playability with his truly amazing skills.This makes him more than just a video blogger this makes him a real one of a kind you tube influencer. Thx Justin you made my day. For those who didn't by the last CD...... DO IT.

[@mervyndavis5484]

Absolutely! Justin is a true professional.

[@Olivier-Jaquet]

Looks like a gypsy jazz guitar

[@tonalfx]

Such a great idea with the bridge. Sounds great!

[@maidenrulz73]

I’m sure you could have pulled an old shoe out of that box and played some smooth sounding music on it!

[@pameladecicco6509]

Justin could play a clothesline...lol...😊

[@maidenrulz73]

@@JCB04359 what’s a Facebook?

[@trollslandan]

@@maidenrulz73 It's a big bubble created by neostalinists. Also called Fascistbook.

[@jimfatyakmcgregor8867]

Such a great thing to watch and listen to you play a guitar Justin. I also noticed, you didn’t even tune the guitar before playing. Amazing

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Hey Justin you made a typo in the title of this video "Smoothalker", you missed the T. Awesome guitar.

[@kingrobert1st]

Plus one two many "o"s!

[@williamhart4896]

Great sounding guitar man my ears thank you