Repairing Willie Nelson's Trigger

Willie Nelson’s guitar, “Trigger,” is in for guitar repair at Erlewine Guitars in Austin, Texas. Mark Erlewine shares a closeup look at the famous hole in the top. Mark’s been Trigger’s caretaker for ages, and he gives us the inside scoop on Trigger’s history.
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[@kingeris1657]

What an honor to be trusted with one of the most iconic guitars in the worlds.

[@hollikistvanfodrasza6937]

Why ? Nobody notices if you throw it or break it...

[@x7video]

Yes... Such a deep honor.

[@graham6229]

It is iconic. But it really deserved better in its life.

[@jahyeet1137]

@@hollikistvanfodrasza6937 willie would most likely stop doing shows of course people would notice also trigger has made a name for itself it IS iconic the entire guitar community would know so I don’t see what you’re saying

[@jareddeltaco6185]

@@graham6229 I think that’s a great honor for a guitar, he still has it and obviously loves it. To be used until most would say no longer usable and still use it. I love seeing that instead of a what looks like untouched vintage guitar since it just sits on a wall.

[@ownsaucee]

"a second soundhole" .. this guy should be a salesman

[@StrongHammer12345]

It literally is a second sound hole. That's what gives Trigger its unique sound

[@evansfanily7510]

Potholes are upside down speedbumps

[@JBZofficial812]

This is how willie played it

[@el34glo59]

@@evansfanily7510 Speedbumps are mini launchers to the truth

[@halt.halt.halt.]

Glen Hansards newer guitars, for example, were actually modified in a way that they created a 'second sound hole' on purpose after his old work horse Takamine got bruised badly over the years and had one appearing naturally.

[@bidgepartain5480]

Back in the 70's I was working as part of stage security at a Willie's concert in Wichita Falls, TX and Willie broke a string on Trigger and handed it to me to change. Was a privilege just to hold it.

[@mikematthews31]

I saw Jim Reeves nephew playing on TV doing Folsom Prison Blues, he broke a string and changed it while singing and was already tuned and back playing before the last verse. Most amazing thing I've ever seen.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

Can you still feel it in your hand as you held it? When I was 9 in 69, the Little League took us to Shea to watch the Mets and during batting practice we were hanging over the railing waving our autograph pads when the manager Gil Hodges smiled at me and shook my hand. It was a giant soft hand of a veteran ball player with a strong grip. That year they went on to win it all I still feel that grip today

[@AntinutellasFC]

I remember that! I was aked to go and pick the strings so when I came back they asked me to setup the strings and give it back to you so you went back to give the guitar to Willie. I cant believe that happen to us that day.

[@doolbro]

@@bonethirsty I believe he meant willy handed it off to him to give to the actual luthier, and he said it was an honor just to hold his guitar.

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

@fastguitar Lol thats next level assholery bro.

[@mags9024]

This guitar has probably absorbed more weed smoke than Snoop Dogg’s lungs.

[@deansley174]

Your father should slap you for even mentioning that pos.

[@duroxkilo]

@@johnhogan8327 yes, quite weird

[@slyaspie4934]

@@duroxkilo definitely weird, some issues coming to the surface there

[@yakamarezlife]

@@deansley174 are your roids wearing off or something

[@ratulxy]

@@deansley174 daddy issues with you?

[@dougpratt736]

The coolest thing about Willie is after every show, he stays outside his Honeysuckle Rose bus and meets, greets, takes pics, signs autographs, and visits with every single person who wants to stay after the show and wait their turn to meet him. He's a great guy, good person, and an American icon.

[@darmok-hm6jx]

You are right. He loves his audience. He may have waited to speak to a legend at one time.

[@LikeALeafOnTheWind]

i can confirm that. i had the honor or working on 20 some odd shows 30 years ago. he'd hang out taking pictures and talking to people until no one was left. His band and crew are a great bunch of people. just the little bit of time i got to spend hanging around with them made for some great memories. awesome people.

[@jacquiecollie152]

Most awesome singer storyteller of all time

[@TheChadPad]

Maybe you need to take a second and rethink why that is. He's a good person with opinions. I think you should calm down and take him seriously and give him the respect that's due

[@seandetente1817]

Back in the ‘80s he’d even give some fans a tour of the backstage and tour bus. Don’t know if he does that anymore.

[@NigelThornbery]

This guy sounds like the Bob Ross of guitar maintenance.

[@gregorymouser450]

Lmao He does..... Oh My That was wild...

[@markashton7811]

No such thing as bad notes

[@MaxxwellPalone]

Mark ashton only happy mistakes

[@roundprairiedairy7006]

He is the bob Ross of guitar maintenance

[@logeno3477]

Connor Gunning you beat me to it

[@JonBlondell]

Mark is truly one of the finest luthiers in the world. I've known him for almost my entire career. He's made guitars for ZZ Top, Keith Richards, and countless more, including the some of the best steel players on the planet! Andvl most importantly, is a beautiful person, with the soul of a player. Just here to back up all of the good things said about him. Truth.

[@als4817]

Thank you for posting !!

[@marcuspi999]

This video nearly makes me cry. This fella is so wonderful. Not my first time watching it. Everyone is pushing Willy to get a new guitar, and they recreated the exact same thing, but no dice. So this guy keeps making sure ol' Trigger stays alive. So great.

[@susanyoung1600]

I know exactly how you feel. This is history. Our history. This guitar is an icon of Americana and I fear we're loosing it. I was alive before the internet controlled everyones lives and anyone had "time" to practice a skill if he chose to do so. Trigger belongs in a museum and I fear we will meet him there.

[@broderick.8054]

I love how his voice makes it sound like a bedtime story

[@donfairley7595]

The Mad Ginger

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

don fairley

[@lulhighman3428]

Like a painting tutorial***

[@martysradioshow5979]

ahaha yes while i guessed that's why im a little bit sleepy

[@jacobatkinson8076]

I love your Fall of Troy Profile Picture

[@zayan6284]

Huge hole in the guitar. *_Some minor fixes_*

[@evanhosley2360]

Zayan Watchel that’s the sound hole

[@zayan6284]

@@evanhosley2360 And the other hole?

[@David-ph7rs]

@@zayan6284 that's your ass hole

[@neilpatrickhairless]

@@zayan6284 The hole that made more than a few millions before Willie lost a few of those millions

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

David XD

[@GenerationGap69]

Most of the time we don’t hear about the people who support the Stars. This is a nice little salute to them. Great video

[@tylercountrychordscambas2182]

So true

[@Bloodray19]

This was the video that started it all for me. In a cold morning, on my way to highschool, I stumbled upon this on the bus, watched it, and I loved it so much I got deeper into guitar repairs. I ran my own repair shop in my hometown for 1,5 years, and moved to Hungary and now i'm an intern in one of the best repair shops in the country, and they like my work. Thanks, stewmac

[@johnrogers9481]

Cool.! Moments of our lives with events that trigger our real, pure, deep passions of what we really love, eh. Good for you Szabó.

[@hiseverest9074]

👍

[@victimofcopstv]

So is kaiser Sosa for real?

[@jonhowell5014]

That's fantastic! Not everyone gets to do what they love. Best wishes for a long and fulfilling career.

[@Nefville]

Wow that's awesome, congrats on following your dreams!

[@coffeecomics3583]

This guitar needed a pickguard more than any guitar in history.

[@ranelmarinduque794]

Dude, you deserve an award!

[@ronnaldgreco9322]

Our.

[@Odindon]

No it doesn't

[@brianwindam8621]

Ahahaha

[@J.4855X]

Ronnald Greco no

[@wescanaday8336]

The Bob Ross of luthiers!!!

[@gui-texzan7477]

Wes Canaday - Great analogy. ✌️

[@toddhamby]

I thought the same thing!!!

[@larrydrozd2740]

I live in Austin, I've been to Mark shop many times over the years....he is a true gentle soul. Oh....and one hell of a guitar man!

[@poundtacos4006]

Gui-Texzan I second!

[@mitchreno3762]

OMG I literally did laugh out loud.

[@alexelbarrios]

His voice is so soothing

[@DandamanV]

Barrios87 I'm getting ASMR from his voice...

[@andrecazenave9918]

Dandaman V im doing the same too now

[@dns1235]

Annoying

[@gymhourfee]

bull shit! made me bored like fuck!

[@davidlundmark9359]

So soothing

[@craigmonteforte1478]

What a honor it must be to work on Trigger you really are preserving a vital piece of music history Willies unique style of playing has helped contribute to his signature sound as a guitarist his sound is equally as reckonized as Clapton, Hendrix , Eddie Van Halen , and almost any other great player

[@Mikeological]

We need a version of Siri with this man's voice.

[@Dagger_323]

All those in favor say “aye!”

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

eya

[@СергейМоисеев-щ9ь]

Ауешники собрались

[@FHDTV]

"turn left" What did he say "Turn left" Stop whispering Siri "Recalculating"

[@lokikeltie3567]

aye!

[@Kitykitycoco]

I love how much respect he has for the guitar. He sees it as an extension of Nelson's soul and tries to do his best to repair it without changing what makes it special.

[@JaquesBobe]

Is there more of this guy? Does he have a 10 hour weekly ASMR podcast of something? HIs voice is just magical

[@Lalaland.001]

I found a playlist of the man kzbin.info/aero/PLyjdSbwrPMRlph4_ajP1m_ykm7GwMAOn3 enjoy

[@gris186]

Listening to this mans voice with professional sound equipment is like giving my brain a massage

[@christinajemez177]

I love how loyal he is to his guitar.

[@neilsmith9220]

Any more DNA and Trigger will be declared legally human.

[@ZaneDalton]

Neil Smith 🤣

[@yseson_]

It's probably smokable

[@jameschauvet3140]

Yseson _ lmao

[@ahf5471]

Best comment

[@jimallen9442]

Im sure this guy has kept the DNA and is currently cloning Willie Nelson.

[@1bls]

I have seen this video a few times, each time I enjoy this guitar repairman and his humble approach at helping to keep one of our heroes continuing to make top level country music.

[@blaineedwards8078]

For the love of God, just put a new top on the freakin' thing already. That is just so ugly and annoying with that bigass hole there. Definitely one of the worst looking guitars in the history of redneck noise.

[@lefty6string]

No doubt will end up in the Smithsonian one day. No time soon I hope.

[@chewee2k]

More likely in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

[@musicmason]

lefty6string I hope Trigger is buried with Willie when that sad day comes.

[@WildPhotoShooter]

There is a video somewhere on here where someone said that Willie wants Trigger to be buried with him. If that's Willie's wish that is what will have to happen, personally I hope that comment was wrong and it goes into the Hall of Fame.

[@parkers8462]

WildPhotoShooter Why this guitar has been with him for a long time and he wants it to be with him forever why have it go to a museum

[@Twice_Marvel]

Daw Dewit because it's a piece of history. Kind of a redundant question there sport.

[@guymerritt4860]

Don't give this guy a Xanax - he'll be completely invisible.

[@maxscardanelli6185]

Underrated comment! 😂👌🏻 I was high (just like Willie Nelson) when I read it as well...

[@sammy4392]

Guy Merritt you my friend, win the comment award for today 🥇

[@susant8809]

The ether fumes have a cumulative mellowing effect on the medulla oblongata

[@Solidsteakx]

If he and bob Ross could have a conversation it would be the ultimate asmr

[@klyvemurray]

@@susant8809 I used to own a '67 Medulla Oblongata Coup...awful bloody car!! :D

[@SoonAfterOfficial]

The Bob Ross of luthiers, what a great presenter and his work speaks for itself, thanks StewMac for this, this is lovely

[@scottlhotka3691]

If trigger doesn't end up in the Smithsonian after Willie goes, nothing deserves to go there.

[@ajsmalaisemopargarage2073]

@@thisisdeafening9933 Willie Nelson has been a huge player in country music history. Saying that his one and only guitar isn't a artifact is purely wrong

[@clayyoung6369]

AJ it’s not tho it’s just a guitar that a useless pothead played

[@eliweiss751]

@@clayyoung6369 ouch the edge

[@stephencombs3971]

It will be a feature at the Smithsonian for sure.

[@1301407gl]

this should be buried with willie

[@xjunkxyrdxdog89]

Willie made a deal with the devil... "You'll be famous as long as you have this guitar"

[@daviddowns8068]

Just chuck it in the bin and buy a new one

[@JonBlondell]

Mark, you're the best man for this job! I've had the honor of being trusted with this guitar on occasion, and it truly is a national treasure.

[@InDisskyS131]

Spectacular!

[@susanwieland108]

I had Mark tune up my guitar 3 years ago. His shop is fascinating to be in. This guy is a master luthier and he told me about working on Willie's guitar. It made me feel special that I had the same luthier as Willie.

[@EB-bh3ji]

This dude casually ended the video with the fact that he is single handedly responsible for the continuation of Willies career...

[@adriansaninja]

"no pressure"

[@gabe1655]

but like he didn't even fix it

[@wamgoc3637]

E B If Willie was going to retire over a guitar retirement would have been the right thing any way. He’s a left wing dope smoking babbler besides.

[@gordonwhalley3002]

E

[@austinmull8515]

@@gabe1655 lol Im gonna assume you really didn't even play attention, there is a fine line between fixing and keeping it running. He isn't trying to change this guiter. He is trying to keep it going

[@909sickle]

The next day an Ebay auction appears: "Willie Nelson Dead Skin And Dust"

[@The_Fat_Turtle]

Reminds me of the person on Reverb selling paper towels with the dirt and grime from a vintage stratocaster for a couple hundred bucks. It wasn't even from anyone famous, it was just the old dirt from an old guitar.

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

You could spread it on your guitar and get stoned simply from the fumes. Lol

[@rockbottomandhappygreg8601]

“Dead Skin And Dust” great name for a song or album👍

[@CARLOSManuel-cy4lh]

😂😂😂

[@murdermuseum8280]

People will buy it! I sell hair and fingernail and toenail clippings from notorious serial killers. Don't believe me? Check us out at www.murdermuseum.net

[@ruthcrawford2387]

I love how Willie Nelson is sentimental about his guitar. This passion shows in his music.

[@pedrohilson5461]

Willie legendary 🎧🎵🎶🎶😊👌👌

[@NerveEnd]

You can bet that guitar smells pretty dank!

[@hoobiebooh3473]

NERVE ya he prolly gets alittle tired of being patted down cuz every dope dog he passes hits on it!!!

[@askhowiknow5527]

Commenting Guy Guitars don’t pay taxes And neither do I, if I donate enough to charity.

[@DingusTheGenius]

Willie has done more to uplift the human spirit than most bullshit tax exempt evangelical fraudsters.

[@bluestudio67]

You might be surprised to learn that Willie is a strong Christian. The man has a faith as deep as his love for the blue collar man. That's what being a man who knows the soul of a cowboy is about. You'll lean the wisdom one day...in one fashion, faith or another.

[@MerkinMuffly]

Let's see you get the sweat stains out of Springsteen's Tele.

[@AbitLippy]

Or Angus Young's SG

[@willcollier6623]

Springsteen wouldn’t make a pimple on Willies ass.

[@wes4192]

Springsteens sweat is fake. Like the whole common man act.

[@skycorrigan6511]

Semen stains from the roadies?

[@MisterRorschach90]

I think it was Eddie Van Halen’s guitar but there was still puke on the backside of it and the owner didn’t want to clean it off. So gross and rock n roll.

[@tomi6261]

Much love to Willie, his crew and his family. The same love is extended to you Mark. Keep em goin!

[@MidtownSkyport]

I have never clicked on a video so quickly. Trigger is an amazing guitar, played by an amazing player

[@codyzwick2753]

MidtownSkyport couldn't agree more!

[@hoobiebooh3473]

WELL SPOKEN MIDTOWN!!!!!! Well spoken!!!!

[@wamgoc3637]

Cody Zwick to each his own.

[@codyzwick2753]

Wamgo C .

[@trublgrl]

Willie Nelson, like it or not, is a brand, and however sincere and genuine he is, what he represents to his audience is the reason they keep supporting him, he's no different from any other artist. His fans share his tastes, his values, and his opinions to some degree. The Guitar is a part of the brand, it is uniquely symbolic in a crass industry of excess. It represents loyalty and tradition. The message of that guitar, whatever it is to the individual fan, is part of the reason Willie Nelson is "Willie Nelson". I say more power to both of them.

[@davidschmidt6013]

"he's no different from any other artist". Wow. Are YOU underinformed. Willie was one of the first artists to stand up to the Nashville powers-that-be, in terms of artists rights and their choices concerning concerts, song content (topics) and attire. He stayed true to his ideals for YEARS in the face of all kinds of pressures. He's done more for charities than about 10 other arrtists I could name combined. Today, SOME artists are so fake, so pre-fabricated by the industry that they look like plastic dolls. Not worth listening to.....kinda like some little girl's self-inflated opinion of what Willie Nelson "means".

[@trublgrl]

​@@davidschmidt6013 Wow, you really love some Willie Nelson, huh? Could you point out one word I said against Willie Nelson or his character or his good works? Because I never said that. In fact, I described him and his fans as valuing loyalty and tradition. You certainly proved his fans are loyal. I didn't say his music and character weren't very fine, I said that like any other artist, he derives support from what he represents to his audience. Plainly you support him because he represents something very powerful to you. Like his Guitar does. Which was my point, old man.

[@suzuki230]

This guy appreciates the sound of the music and the stories trigger could tell. Great video.

[@jonathanevans4623]

Having close friends and family sign my favorite guitar... man that gave me the chills. What a sweet guy

[@dyslexicbatnam1350]

I wasn't expecting ASMR

[@darren334]

Dyslexic Batnam this isn’t retarded asmr

[@Tunkkis]

@@darren334 It might as well be. What's with your attitude against ASMR?

[@darren334]

Tunkkis it’s for fuckin weird cunts

[@baseballcentral5355]

Speed Cola Not really.

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

Speed Cola kinda

[@ericanderson8606]

In addition to serious luthier/wood/mechanical skills, Mark also has the worlds most relaxing narration voice.

[@GONEHAWKN70]

This guy is like the Bob Ross of guitar repair.

[@RichardGarcia93]

Everybody says that everyone is the Bob Ross of any world. Gets old.

[@AlexGarcia-me6md]

Always so inspiring to see a master work his craft. Great video

[@RJT80]

Kinda shocked you didn't find weed in it.

[@frikobraun]

R T kinda shocked you think he didn't

[@hoobiebooh3473]

RT cmon.... he's a simple man not a dumb man! "he moved it to the amp" :)

[@heruhcanedean]

The amp is the weed stash. I bet finger hash is helping hold that second hole together tho.

[@turdferguson3855]

R T sure it smells like weed.

[@afterburner2869]

R T That was resin he was scraping off the guitar.

[@FiuzasAutoDetailing]

Trigger definitely has its own unique patina. I love how preservation is considered more then restoration. My kudos to Mark Erlewine. Thank you for sharing a great story! I truly enjoyed every word of it! Outstanding preservation approach!

[@dontask6863]

I had the honor of meeting Willie Nelson at Red Rocks by pure chance one time. Man has a farmers grip. Real thick strong hand. I can see why trigger has so much wear. Those fingers are pure muscle. Very nice and straight forward fella too!

[@progholio]

please be careful with those tools, you might scratch the top.

[@vicorochavidal535]

progholio it is so disrespectful, but so funny at the same time. Thank you very much. I laughed so hard I cried.

[@GROENAASMusic]

More like "please be careful with that guitar, you might scratch your hands".

[@theredblood2976]

are you fucking serious

[@101Volts]

I'm 99% sure it was a joke, Red.

[@Purpleskyshorizon]

progholio Lmao! 😂 😂 😂

[@jamesdrogers]

Mark fixed my broken headstock around 1990.. still going strong.

[@benjaminmatte5225]

I wish I could back in time, I would have Begged this man to apprentice me. What an artist and an honor to watch that art

[@oliviamcclanahan]

I can listen to this guy voice all day long because his voice is so smoothing

[@pedrohilson5461]

Sweet voice 🎧🎶🎵🎵🎵🎧🎶🤶🤶🎅🎅🎅Merry Christmas to you Olivia

[@SonnyKavanagh]

pure country within the wood of his guitar, placed there with love, great talent and passion. 🎼🎵🎼🎶🎼

[@SOVESOVE3]

Why did I find this very relaxing

[@iKIMshuffle]

Okay, just today, an old man playing guitar, covering songs and writing his own popped out of nowhere and I absolutely felt home. Now, this dude showed up in my feed. I tell you what, I am absolutely pleased. I’d like to be in his shop listening to what he has to say. I am nowhere close to be a great guitarist but I do like adjusting my own and putting my own flavor on the guitar.

[@madeleine8977]

What a complete tutorial...with additions. I just learned so much about guitars which I didn't know I wanted to know. Thanks, Mark Erlewine!

[@pedrohilson5461]

Good music attracts good vibes🎧🎧🎶🎶🎵🎅🎅🤶🤶🤶Merry Christmas

[@_Smorg]

"minor repairs" There's a fucking hole in the guitar

[@snailevangelist]

Smorg something that's broken implies that there is a problem associated with it. that big fuckin hole ain't a problem

[@arthur3946]

Most guitar has holes

[@Drozey710]

Amazing commitment to an instrument.

[@philhawkins7542]

I was privileged back in the Farm Aid day to get to see Willie and trigger in action it was truly an memorable experience one never forgets, may people get the chance to see Willie as he has helped so many in all walks of life a True legion

[@randomdds]

Mark, I salute you! At this point, I'm not sure if you can call this a guitar. It's more like a bundle of broken scraps that have been heroically repaired to function as a guitar. Additionally, I find it ironic that this is the exact opposite of everything held dear in the luthier standards--- bridge? screwed through the original. top? F grade wood with tons of runnout and a hole in it. Neck? Sort of in place. Historic accuracy and non-invasive repairs? Only held together with repairs by one of the best repairmen on the planet, random splints and supports not withstanding. More evidence that it's the player, not the guitar.

[@rb032682]

Matthew, I agree. But there seems to be a certain special magic when Willie plays Trigger.

[@quad1000]

Mark Erlewine would've been entirely famous doing golf commentary

[@tomoreilly9932]

Watched Willie playing this guitar with that extra hole here in the UK. Listening to him play 'she is gone', on this guitar was a magical thing. Don't change a thing Willie.

[@ImTheDaveman]

Heaven forbid the day Willie passes this life, I would expect this to be placed in a museum and preserved. It's obviously as a part of him as his skin.

[@notdannyp3400]

this dude's voice is beautiful, i just want to listen to him talk

[@followtheevidence7139]

As I have always said of my Simon and Patrick (she was nicknamed "Sawdust" by a circle of friends) scars and wear throughs... it adds character! And those scars provided much entertainment to many through the years . Thank you Red Headed Stranger for your great contributions to Country and Western music . You are a Legend and a personal favorite of mine

[@higorguedes4413]

8:11 bob ross - "no pressure"

[@jts3339]

I'm expecting the Willie Nelson Signature Heavy Relic Model to be out any day now that will sell for 3 times as much as the same model in pristine condition.

[@richardmyhan8755]

You Sir, have a piece of history in your hands, everyone over 50 hears a song in their mind at just the sight of (Trigger)!

[@austinhawkins5426]

I'm 17 and when I see trigger I think of seven Spanish Angels

[@theTVattacks]

Im well under fifty but I hear Mama's dont let your baby's grow up to be cowboys

[@natebrank4240]

I’m 11 and when I see that guitar I hear mamas don’t let your baby’s grow up to be cowboys

[@J__C__]

Over 50? Dude Willie still plays and many many people under 50 know who he is and know his music. This is just plain ignorant.

[@LaurineGuisti]

i love learning from pure gems like this guy, man so many small details and you know

[@PrinceWesterburg]

I loved the finished product; Floyd Rose, Scalloped neck, LED dot markers and a couple of FuckBuckers(TM)

[@61Vibes]

Like the man said, Willie does not really care about how the guitar looks. All that in Democrat Pink with a unicorn logo and a self propelled Nitrous Oxide generator built right in.

[@Claytonkava]

It’s funny to me that at first glance you think “wow that guitar is in bad condition” but really it’s one of the best taken care of guitars ever

[@stefanhamilton8713]

My god, that was soothing to watch.

[@ThatSpecificIndividual]

He's like the Bob Ross of guitar repairs

[@guyfawkes9951]

So many of the comments here seem to be some variation of "Get rid of that hunk of junk and buy a new guitar". Those commenters don't get music and are showing their ignorance. Music is one of the few places in this world that can operate in an area close to "magic". This guitar may not sound "good", but it sounds like Willie. For him this guitar is "Magical". Musicians are superstitious. Go read about how Stevie Ray Vaughan came into possession of the guitar he called "First Wife". Same thing, near magic. It's not just about A guitar, it's about THAT guitar. At this point Trigger is an experiment in advanced guitar conservation if nothing else.

[@onitram1]

Spot on, but you're wasting your time trying to explain it to all the keyboard warriors and guitar experts no one's ever heard of ;)

[@guyfawkes9951]

I know, but at least I feel like I've done all I can to combat willful ignorance.

[@iyrv2271]

Half of those guitar experts can't even play smoke on the water LOL They think they're so high and mighty becasue they think they know something you don't

[@That_One_Guy_In_A_Band]

I know exactly what you mean. I own quite a few guitars, a few acoustics, and two electrics, but I have one guitar that I love the most. I'll never forget the day I went into Guitar Center looking for a new guitar, and while I was browsing the preowned section, I saw it. A modified 1990's Rogue ES-335 clone. I picked it up, and my expectations weren't very high, but I play Rogue instruments almost exclusively, and it was only $110.00 so I decided "what the hell, I'll give it a shot". Long story short, I walked out of that Guitar Center $110.00 poorer. I don't know why, but this guitar... I love it so much I actually named it, which for me is a rarity, but I did for this guitar. Something about it just clicked with me, and I already know that it'll help me on my way, at least a little.

[@diegosilva3927]

@@That_One_Guy_In_A_Band Nice story man! If you don't mind telling me, what was the name that you chose for the guitar?

[@smeagolmazurenko5238]

Seriously considering making the whisper my full time speaking voice after this vid

[@cratecruncher6687]

I've always been a fan of Nelson and THAT guitar. It's a shame some of the signatures are no longer legible. Thank you for preserving it and sharing the process.

[@catjudo1]

Shotgun Willie sittin' down at a Texas bar, "This ol' guitar and me have sure gone real far. She looks kinda rough but she's fine as a Cuban cigar." Can't make a record if you ain't got nothin' to play, The holes and the names, well they give her something to say, Keepin' her going makes Shotgun Willie's day.

[@isaacjohn767]

Note to self: Do not let Willie Nelson touch my guitar

[@headlight31]

But it would ramp up in value though.

[@FirstOnlineVideo]

Very Nice. Glad to know that a Master Guitar Builder is taking care of a Texas Legend - Trigger Hearing Willie play Trigger brings back so many memories.

[@mikeb7998]

That guitar is a national treasure...as well as the owner.

[@Shewolfen]

Now I dont feel so bad about playing my old beat up acoustic I got for $1 at a local yardsale.

[@unorthodoxparadox2339]

If it works then its not bad

[@VoidR]

Never feel bad if it makes you feel good. I still gravitate to my early 90s Hondo "Strat"ish thing, just because...

[@joq702]

Just amazing. This is one of Willie's offspring, for sure. He loves this companion of his perhaps almost as much as any of his actual children. You really are the right person to handle his companion. Thanks for sharing the history and the challenge, but a love I am sure, of keeping Trigger going for Willie and all of us who love his playing style.

[@heimonmiphawa5340]

Damn this old man voice is so beautiful.

[@chrissmith7669]

A True Master of his art. Hypnotic to watch

[@walshy2116]

There's so much dead skin in there that when he was poking around in there he found a complete other willie hiding inside. He was so stoned he wouldn't come out. True story. And would you please quit yelling man. You’re so hyper and loud! Please!!!

[@Moodymongul]

when it comes time to clone Willie ..Trigger will be the resource used to get the DNA needed

[@coliren5]

Billie Davidson

[@Purpleskyshorizon]

walshy Lmfao!!!!

[@elchop]

Your an ass, I'm done hahahahahhah

[@josephatnip2398]

walshy they could use that to Clone Willie

[@mrmidnight32]

This guy has the voice of a librarian. Has a permanent inside voice 😂

[@khaley37781]

What a lovely and talented individual. I can watch videos of people who are experts and love their jobs all day.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

One day it will be in the Smithsonian . People will look at it trying to figure out how Willie got the Magic out of that Guitar .

[@leonardwashington6456]

The magic was in Willie the whole time

[@breeeegs]

Willie sprayed his magic all over the walls and all over the audience's face

[@Toripusutashi]

FEEL THE MAGIC

[@dustindockery7894]

Listening to this guy is the equivalent of listening to Bob Ross. Calm, peaceful, and happy. 😃

[@WOKINTUSD]

I love listening to this man's voice especially he's caring for trigger Willie's guitar . i can take one of my guitar for repairs

[@goskidmark]

I just found the Bob Ross of luthiers. This guy is very skilled.

[@slickmic6113]

This guy's voice he could tell bedtime stories to kids!!!!

[@Sketch_Book-eo2mk]

Pick guards: *exist* Willie: *no I don’t think I will*

[@J__C__]

Worst comment on the entire video. This whole Xxxx: Xxxxxxx: Is fucking stupid.

[@iLVCA]

So nice, thank you for such kind and professional documentary.

[@isaacyoder7345]

I'd snort dead skin and dust from Trigger over drinking Belle's bathwater any day

[@scooter-wp6fh]

Isaac Yoder underrated comment

[@cashwaynemusic777]

Amen 🙏 Belles Bathwater?= For Soy Simps... Willies Dead Skin?= For Alpha Pimps!! 😎😋

[@ricimercury9490]

Johnny cash signed on that

[@jackiemosley2590]

This guy could make some killer ASMR.

[@darren334]

Jackie Mosley fuck asmr

[@pedrohilson5461]

Merry Christmas to you Jackie

[@adammassacre4715]

i find myself coming back to this video now and again over the years just to relax. Wonderful video :)

[@autocrow]

You could surprise Willie by replacing the top with a shinny brand new one! : )

[@sammccue500]

Nope. Martin offered, Willie declined.

[@CaptainSmoke]

3:53 that's actually kief

[@deanpeters3898]

😂 that good!

[@kane00000]

@@deanpeters3898 That's*

[@ronwatson4902]

Who cares asshole.

[@bradprather6749]

thank you for sharing the wonderful history of Trigger.

[@drfutato]

I couldn’t care less what this man has to say, I’ll sit there and listen.