The Journey from Tree to Guitar! 🎸

[@brandonacker]

Learn classical guitar at your own pace with me from the comfort of your home!🎸 classicalguitar-pro.com/

[@MarshallBrune]

This was a blast! See you soon!

[@jpdj2715]

Blasts are needed to blow minds. Chapeau! For your impressive deep knowledge. Question about building the guitar. And I reference the violin here - I don't want a guitar to sound like a violin, understand me correctly. I start with my view on making these, and guess you know way more than I do, it's just to set the stage in communication. In a violin, part of the sonic character is in the curved top and part of the harmonics stem from the bridge (and even the lobes in the f-holes hopefully collaborate harmoniously). With a stud, the top is connected to the bottom, AFAIK. There will be braces too. As wood ages, it may become weaker/softer and its tonal character will change, hence the instrument. My hypothesis is that the curved top and bottom help in becoming a resonant contraption. I would compare this to a loudspeaker cone with the rubber ring around it. The violin maker uses tiny planers that look like cute toys to work on getting regions of different thickness. There's bracing too, and the connecting rod. And everything needs to get the proper place relative to desired tonal character and resonant qualities of the wood that probably can vary 4 inches away from what it sounds "here". Is there an analogy in guitar making? What about arched top guitars? Do these "architectural" differences between guitar and violin cause a difference in ageing? An idea for the script of a new video?

[@williamstephens9945]

I like the videos with Brandon and Marshall.

[@NotAllBooksSmellNice]

This is the natural progression of finding the best stick

[@dw7704]

One that a kid or a dog would want to take home

[@droid1008]

the best, quartersawn, slow growth, 200 year old aged sticks

[@yukikofujiwara2144]

​@@dw7704 a kid? I've brought home 2 sticks so far this year. You know how it goes, you just look down and think, "that's a nice stick. that's free. I can have that." and then stick (1) added to inventory.

[@ulfy01]

The fact the entire tree rings when you whack it really blew my mind as well. That's incredible.

[@DaveDurango]

you guys are very good together

[@Roescoe]

Yup, great chemistry.

[@Roescoe]

And not the sprayed on shellac kind of chemistry

[@AeroSW]

I view this and the Rob Scallon video in this Luther's shop as a series of 2 videos. This video deep dives into wood choice with a highlight over the building process, where as Rob Scallon's deep dives into the building process.

[@Dave1507]

Marshall has also a series, and in his words, there's even more stuff in there we didn't see in those other two videos.

[@heidi7029]

It's so satisfying when he taps the wood! Marshall can tell which trees are musical? that's amazing! 😮

[@ytube777]

When Marshall started scratching the raw wood I was imagining Nigel Tufnel "The sustain... just listen to it."

[@JonathanToole]

I went from thinking that Brune was an interesting guy to wow this guy's knowledge and understanding is amazing. I can understand how he can tell the difference in woods in a sound. He has such a love of what he does.

[@sillyskeleton]

I already felt like guitars are pieces of art, but this just makes you appreciate so much more just how intricate the process is and how much thought goes into even just choosing the right piece of wood.

[@GG-zv9ku]

Didn’t realize how resonant the wood was from the start

[@faustomadebr]

Yep. There is a video of Yamandu Costa, an amazing brazillian guitar player, on Spain and it shows the luthier picking the wood. The "boom" on some tops is crazy.

[@kjf729]

Beautiful work. If the promo is for $500 off, I don’t even have to look at the price to know it’s not for me, sadly! Glad there are guys out there still making great pieces for the preservation of our heritage for generations to come.

[@Parakeet-pk6dl]

This guy really knows what he’s talking about 😃

[@timothy4664]

Totally accurate about sounding wood in the wild.

[@Kame682]

I enjoy these videos with Marshall and yourself, thanks for getting me back into practicing guitar everyday.

[@boristhebarbarian]

I assume that cutting down the trees is done at the waning moon min december so as to get the least amount of sap in the tree. Just like the old violin makers like stradivarius did so long ago.

[@jbloodwo]

No t think he used old ships. Look in to “sinker wood” instruments.

[@Fallub]

Marshall is such a gem. Always a pleasure to see him on a KZbin video.

[@CameraLaw]

Thanks! Loads of interesting points, Marshall! It helped explain how a single luthier is able to look at the whole range of the choices and processes aimed toward a unified single guitar in a way that even the best factories cannot. In my limited experience, such an instrument teaches you how it wants to be played. This is in line with the builder’s aims.

[@Musikkeller-Innsider]

Great, Phwungk vs. Booongggh, very nice!

[@deadmanwithpitchforkarms8376]

When I first read this comment I was very confused but later on the video it made a lot of sense hahahaha

[@rickbug9504]

I would love to see you play a classical baritone guitar. ❤ It's one of the best melow tones for exploring beautiful music in my opinion. Would you happen to have a classical guitar like this?

[@jroar123]

There is so much more to making a guitar into a highly valued piece of art. Please make more video on the process.

[@peterlovett5841]

For a demonstration of what Marshall Brune is talking about regarding the tone of the wood watch from about 02:30 of the following video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpTShaF7h5l4nMk It is not long but an excellent demonstration of the differing sounds.

[@zachd4693]

Really nice, thanks for sharing that

[@Zayphar]

Agreed. Mind Blown!

[@captainkeller2792]

its nice to see @MarshallBrune be featured on another channel again. The video with rob scallon was already so much fun to watch and he did a big part in making it fun to watch.

[@rajinaouchi3637]

I always love the videos joining you together, brandon is an amazing musician and a fantastic interviewer, and is Marshall is a true luthier that is equally talented and entertaining

[@haiio1348]

You guys are the best! 🙌

[@lordbeanicus8513]

I have a Brune model 2A and it is the best guitar I have ever had. I like seeing the who made it talk about making it.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

Wow fella's, I am astonished at the amount of information I learned today! I thought this was going to be boring, but I was so wrong. Never would have imagined singing wood! Impressive! Great video❤👏👏👏👏👏

[@gene-b]

Fascinating info, fellas... Well done!

[@DejayClayton]

Great video! I would have loved to see more about bracing, especially how the outside edge is bent into shape.

[@AshwiniViolet7]

Always love to see you and Marshall Brune together.

[@MichelGmusic]

Amazing! Singing wood!

[@alaaobaid3363]

I absoulutely adore Marshall's energy, what a guy !!

[@yukikofujiwara2144]

I'd love to get into woodworking and try my hands at building an instrument, but it's such an expensive thing to try to get into as a hobby. This takes full commitment over decades. The difference between a prefab guitar mass produced in a factory and a luthier-built one is night and day, so tip your luthier. I mean you do tip them, and the tip is roughly a used Ford Fiesta, but still the labor and precision involved is insane.

[@jasonremy1627]

Fascinating.

[@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic]

There's a just a MINOR step omitted at 6:32, right after "Step One." The endgrain of the billets is sealed (that dark stuff), and the wood is allowed to dry out/season for 10-30 years, minimum. Historically, it was not unusual for a luthier to designate his stockpiled wood to a specific heir in his will.

[@vinwillcock612]

Well done guys. Fab vid. I never realised that Marshall’s guitar system had the neck fitted with a dovetail joint!

[@JasonCan-wp2fu]

BRUNE IS BACK!

[@andrewgrant9782]

Astonishing!

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

EXCELLENT 🔵🟣🔵🔵🟢

[@FerSpada]

OMG, I JUST STARTED TO REPAIR MY BROCKEN FENDER SONORAN WICH WAS MY FIRST GUITAR, and was a really bad to be honest but hearing this man whit that sarcastic tone speaking so simple about something all musicians want to know ...omg this is so inspiring .... I really want to rescue my guitar, if i wouldnt buy it year ago i would´t be half of a man that im today !!! i was so happy when i bought it, know i really want to make mi sweet Juliete her best version !!!

[@thadtuiol1717]

I got wood watching this fascinating discussion about wood

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

More Marshall content!!!

[@nomojo1110]

I enjoyed the sneaky nod to shellac ;)

[@kennybluet5527]

The thickness of the top is more than i imagined. Thought they were a bit thinner.

[@rh9909]

Marshall is such a man of wisdom words LOL

[@niceguitar6144]

Excellent video. We want more

[@derekdelarosa3031]

Hello Brandon! If you find the time, would you be able to upload a rendition of “La Paloma”? Thank you for the wonderful videos! :)

[@Allforfunforall]

Amazing video as always😊

[@NaotoMotoki]

Incredible insights

[@Mapuia...]

First ❤, hope everyone know the true value of classical music 😊 , and get more respect than it is before

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

An amazing video, merci.

[@andreicirstean5751]

Bro , the advice you give us is very useful, thank you. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@encompassthyeclipse7278]

I always wanted to be a luthier, mostly because of an old 1958 00-18 Martin my dad gave me that I could find no equal to, it mystified me. Keep injuring myself badly though every time I get set on a career, slowly taking away options. Im 30, pretty much becoming an observer. Protect your hands and arms.

[@alaaobaid3363]

I think Stradivarius used to knock on trees to check if they ring before cutting them down, these guys know what they are doing

[@startraveler3157]

They should do a TV series together.

[@TyNeves]

please cover through the fire and flames on the lute

[@gregoryguarneri8473]

Great video…Benedetto built a beautiful archtop out of stock Home Depot 2x4’s. It’s an amazing piece with great tone etc. it’s my opinion that when you run through the marketing speech of tone wood it’s never a good thing. This is what caused Brazilian, ebony and countless other species of timber to become a restricted use lumber

[@TomoFromEarth]

What a cool video! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@terryenglish7132]

A smart tree "Thunk".

[@Th3Alfisti]

Nice video, I would say, two part of that the same length would be ever nicer ❤

[@DDaoust429]

bro got a splinter in the beginning

[@jeembojones4194]

One little thing i feel sad about when they go through the wood storage is that internet can't transfer the scents

[@Jumb05hrimp]

I want to to talk to whoever first had the idea to cook bug until shellac came out

[@HK-ib9fu]

I bet that room smells amazing

[@theplayerformerlyknownasmo3711]

WERE GETTING OUT OF THE 19TH CENTURY WITH THIS ONE BOISSSS😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐

[@ensontaylor4836]

I also didn’t know that they wack the tree with back of the axe.

[@chrispoupart2171]

Why do you use rosewood? I thought it was a protected wood.

[@gabedamien]

Brazilian rosewood is protected, but there is still some leftover stock which is legal to use. Indian rosewood is actively cultivated and not protected.

[@andreicirstean5751]

what is the name of the song that he plays when he talks?

[@rondonato7443]

Loving the videos, Brandon. I've been learning on an inexpensive classical guitar and can play different styles including strumming chords. I'm considering a steel string acoustic as a second guitar. Would that be a good buy for learning, or should I buy a much better classical guitar? I currently have a Yamaha CG122MSH.

[@theprintkidspainter5585]

What piece is the bit in the intro called😊

[@brandonacker]

Tango en skai

[@account-pi3nj]

Man brandon dyed his hair??? Hes going punk rock!

[@brandonacker]

Just going grey haha

[@SANSKRITAAKASHGANGA]

❤❤👍👍💛💛💙💙💚💚💫💫💫🙏🙏🙏

[@michaeljacksin9367]

what if you grew a live guitar

[@hargisP2]

You always need good duct tape, and Chicken wire.

[@chrisstanford3652]

🌲🪓🪚🪵🎸🎶🎵🤗❤️

[@theonemacduff]

It's very nice to learn new things, but I don't feel the actual construction process, jigs, gluing, and so on, was really covered. So just a teeny bit disappointing.

[@richardg7758]

No one french polishes a guitar in 24 hours!……dovetailed necks is not the best method of constructing a classical guitar …….sorry but there a lot of promotional BS and waffle into the methods and how the woods are selected .

[@immasmashyourface]

Turn that bass up for the wood tap. ;) 7:12