UNBOXING of Irish Hurling Stick "Crazy Horse" Guitar | "Horses over Mulholland"

[@Leatherneck1057]

This guy is so incredibly talented yet so down to earth.

[@blackbox-music7637]

He's in for the music not fame. I think this is why he's so likable

[@petermanwaring585]

Inspiration to us all

[@popwarner1526]

@@blackbox-music7637 yep. Justin Johnson stay away from the Hollywood scene. it seems that way. people find out about him from other people. not from some contract from a Hollywood promoter.

[@ronlitz9055]

I can only imagine the emotions of the guy who made this "guitar", when he sees what a master can do with it. Well done creator and musician.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

I would classify you to be one of America’s hidden jewel of musical talent. Thanks Justine for another cool video.

[@robertarisz8464]

With 1.4 million subscribers and a million plus views for this video Justin is not that hidden. And the world is a better place for it.

[@redoberon]

Man you make everything sound so cool, It's like magic.

[@92xl]

This guy could play an armadillo tail nailed to a railroad tie.

[@ezo4]

there is the possibility he has or at least something similar

[@lealvdead]

Damn dude! That was good! You funny f*cker you! 😄

[@911elijah]

Only in Texas

[@dennismohican]

lmao! yea that was great.. hell yea i'm from TX!

[@midget9629]

He does have a video of a didley Bo. Lol

[@littlejake3647]

During the unboxing of the hurling stick, the sound took me straight to the song "The House of The Rising Sun". Beautiful tone, great sound, Especially in the hands of such a master guitarist !

[@dioad1739]

Little Jake that’s the tune my brain was searching for. Thanks

[@markmayes41]

LOL... Glad to know I'm not the only one who heard "Church of the Rising Sun" in the intro warm up. 😃

[@johnhariis250]

@@markmayes41 House of the rising sun, by The Animals 🎸🎼

[@gailhicks6547]

My mind went there, too.

[@Heavywall70]

Sometimes this dude catches me off guard. Honestly I expect to hear really good tunes each time I watch but this was like water flowing right out of that guitar. I mean it’s so damn smooth and crisp like a cool running stream. Bravo brother that was slick business

[@sherrymichelic3995]

Wow, that's so cool! That stick sounds pretty damn slick! The kicker is, I live in a town named Hurley!

[@JaimeHurley]

Sherry Michelic, must be in Ohio, my last name is Hurley.

[@katherinehunter9526]

Ditto! ✌❤🎸🎶🙏 KEH 🌹🇨🇦

[@davidsmelser9345]

Damn I'm hypnotized by that

[@elhorrendo7026]

So beautifully described. It really does have that feel to it! Seriously, when he unwrapped it and just shredded out a few beautiful notes (I also always know Justin is going to do something beautiful and awesome) straight out the box, before even playing anything specific... just so cool!

[@stykemccormack3741]

As an Irish musician listening to this guy playing a Hurley which we use in sport to batter one another I prefer being battered by this guys talent

[@spmoran4703]

Yes, Hurling is not a softies game.

[@fionnbennett2093]

Hurling is the sport of champions

[@baskervillebee6097]

Just watched the new movie Vikings. They played a very lethal game with hurley sticks. Justin has a very different use for hurley sticks.

[@elhorrendo7026]

I couldn’t agree more! Love your reply, you beautiful, Irish, bastard! PS. Hopefully you get that I’m NOT being being nasty. That is how I would talk to one of my mates. A beautiful (insert characteristic, cultural heritage, whatever) bastard is a term of sincere endearment. 👍🏻

[@Kassandra_]

You nailed it👍I prefer Justins way of getting "hurled"

[@lenmatthies9626]

I watched this and bought one. I’ve Ben playing for 45 years and I’m excited, can’t wait to get it. Shipped from Poland.

[@TheGhuru]

Awesome! Please let us know your thoughts after playing it for a while.

[@bjornbjorn8235]

How much is it please. Nice design.

[@daveg1208]

Who could thumbs down this? I've played for over 50 years, seen this guy play a variety of items and does it fantastically. Thumbs up to you brother. God bless you.

[@karltaylor7378]

Just brilliant. You know youve just listened to a good relaxing tune when its over WAYYYYYY too quick. Dude never fails to perform. Bravo Mr J, bravo.

[@chrish1657]

A Polish, Native American, hurley stick guitar. I don't remember doing any acid...

[@tyvin8]

Reminder to Chris H; you were microdosing brother...lol

[@slickmuck4312]

You never fully remember lol

[@delmaneboshoff5610]

Hahahaha

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Hurley sticks are Irish

[@ken8of8]

@@michaeltaylor8835 Aren't they just called hurls?

[@rickoshay545]

I'll just bet there were some folks in Poland that smiled all day long after hearing their beautiful handiwork.

[@stephaniemcbroom9615]

The sound is as beautiful as the quitar!!!! Just beautiful Justin..... I could listen for hours...

[@TheGhuru]

I know, right?

[@ralex3697]

The man is talented

[@jimmygarlon750]

I surely didn't expect that sound by just looking at it.

[@Popwarner-x1w]

Hey Justin, that song is Bad to the Bone. Your guitar playing is phenomenal I'm not kidding and this song just blows me away I'm not kidding. Wow

[@marvincrooker5549]

That sir is a rich, beautiful sound. Thank you.

[@kenhanson4015]

Just cruising around KZbin today and the title caught my eye. I'm from Irish roots, fifth generation in America, and don't even know about Hurley sticks. And this wonderful instrument from a talented craftsman is simply amazing. And the way you play it...wow, just WOW. Thank You for sharing your talent with us.

[@epasternak4206]

That was beyond inspirational , I feel the desert on my Harley Davidson, thank you for the pictures in my head and the vibe.

[@ricksouthernrebelatheart5138]

Such a beautiful sound Justin Ty sir

[@kevingrove4379]

Justin!!! it has to be sorcery, you pick it it up and the very Angels of Heaven stop to listen. That little test literally made me cry.

[@Kjell777Iverson]

I could be wrong about this but if it was made in Poland the horse head and feather is probably a reference to the winged hussars. Some cool history there.

[@ursafan40]

Hurling stick. Hurl-ING stick. Irish sport. 3,000 years old. Cross between Lacrosse, field hockey and baseball. It's a bit like assault with a deadly weapon , with points given.

[@number6photo]

ursafan40 The sport is called hurling. The stick is called a hurley. You’re right that calling it a “hurley stick” isn’t quite right. That’s kinda like saying a “baseball bat stick”. You could say the guitar is made from a “hurley” though.

[@lizziesangi1602]

😅😅😅sums up the Irish pretty well. No insult, you've an Irish kinwoman here.

[@ursafan40]

@@lizziesangi1602 None taken. You know we're proud of it :-)

[@paulmcginley3237]

@@number6photo it's called a hurl. And has fuck all to do with hocky or baseball

[@paulmcginley3237]

@@lizziesangi1602 this is not made from a hurl. It's made to look like a hurl. Hurts are made from ash. Not oak also. And are alot thinner wood

[@tammymccracken3854]

My boy friend, whom stays here in the mountains of WV is Justin’s cousin. He introduced me to his music and I absolutely went Gaga! This whole family is so musically talented. I can’t imagine Justine sitting on my log home big front porch playing this music. Justin, you are def invited to my farm. Horses, chickens, dogs everywhere and right outside Watoga State Park. The Hillsboro and Seebert area. No one around but the mountains. Lord your music would move the mountains. I’m thankful I was introduced to such talent. May have to buy the horse guitar. I have a beautiful solid black American Quarter Horse I trail ride everywhere. Life is good, simple and your music is so uplifting. Congratulations on all your success.

[@tammymccracken3854]

Boyfriend is Richard Tawney. Left that part out 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ClarkyGuitar]

What a stunning guitar, and played majestically!

[@rknissel]

No matter what video of Justins I come across, I'm always in awe, and can't help but watch it through multiple times.....

[@waynegodfrey8565]

Wow!This guy always surprises me.He is a genius guitarist

[@benjaminkleiber]

Sounds amazing Crazy that’s a hurling stick

[@timbuckii8504]

An Irish Hurley stick from Poland. HA! You are a great musician! God has blessed you!

[@luluwinke6581]

This is still one of my most favorites

[@bkerchev]

I smell rattlesnakes, Mexican cantinas and a desert sunset. Great looking, even better sounding. Well done!

[@aeredhaelredfalen6194]

Perfect for shots of a good smoky Mezcal.

[@marywillis1630]

Holy shit, me too!! Quentin Tarantino peeking out from behind a cactus....

[@Ольга-ъ5ц1к]

Новое-это хорошо забытое старое. Здорово играете.

[@dlblair]

Jesus this guy can play! Well I guess my days gone now gonna roll a fatty and watch every single video ya got!

[@annekaiser6355]

I hear a smoky dark room, suspense and anticipation, hearts thumping. No one speaks.

[@corleyhh]

This piece of wood has many stories to tell.. and it sounds awesome when you tickle it. Thanks for the tune.

[@havick27]

With each string or note he plays tells a tell no one ever heard.

[@Skammee]

Listening to this i could see the great plains of Poland , smoke curling from the wikiups with Irish maids turning out the cows . Lovely tune really great tone on a cool guitar or Hurley Axe

[@BKsblues]

That's not a guitar that's a piece of art

[@joannarossa8272]

Nie gralam na gitarze 45 lat , ale niedlugo znowu zaczne, dzieki tobie . Thank you.

[@michaelreid8300]

What a beautiful sound from this guitar, so rich. Amazing guitarist!

[@SilverCottage]

I keep coming back to this video, which was one of the first videos I saw when I "discovered" Justin entirely by accident. I love seeing L.A. behind him, as he's sitting there on the patio. I spent a lot of years in that town and I often miss those days of hanging out with other creatives. Now, as for the guitar, this is one of those guitars that started me getting interested in electric guitars, in addition to acoustics. Aside from the awesome look of it, with the horse head and all that (which is a running theme of mine, having been a rider my whole life until I became disabled) this guitar has a much more "full" sound than I would have anticipated, if I had just seen it standing in the music corner of my home. It is a real surprise. Of course, Justin could turn almost anything into an instrument and have it sound good, his talent is so extreme. It SOUNDS effortless, the way he plays it, but even I, a complete rank amateur, can clearly see the work that has gone into his career. I have nothing but respect for this young man, and I suspect that, before long, his star is going to hit its zenith.

[@cheveroletllnova2672]

Walked straight out of the movie RANGO & into the sunset on a dirt road lined with saguaro cacti...

[@19_Delta]

Beautiful guitar. You've got class man, righteous appreciation of the craftsmanship spoken.

[@ulricrainard]

I'm with everybody else. My comment says great playing and what a sound. Great instrument. Discovered Justin Johnson, tonight. Wow! I'm 70 and learning guitar. You truly are an inspiration, like a beautiful sunset w/pounding waves-surf on a beach. /

[@robertdirocco1885]

It’s sometimes disappointing to see him play on a regular guitar when you know he plays great music on femur bone, rattlesnake, and spiderweb guitars 🤷‍♂️

[@justinjohnsonlive]

😁 thanks man

[@gypsijo]

Lol!

[@tvstaticjumperz5439]

You can hear the warmth of the sun on the porch here! This has got to be one of my favourite Justin Johnson videos ive seen and thats saying something!!

[@tylerhuffman5645]

dude loves his accessories. also, the guitar is beautiful looking, and the music is equally so.

[@luluwinke6581]

This is one of my most favorites

[@lorrieharkey3383]

First strum got the Spanish guitar vibe ...... then blued it up ...., wish I had a neighbor who played out like that

[@maestorm002]

Unlimited excellence! I pray to hear you Justin playing on this guitar more.

[@bobhennig6597]

I really like the sound of that Hurley stick. Excellent.

[@dragoninwinter]

The best case of "making it look easy" I've ever saw. Wow.

[@beckya9830]

Gorgeous instrument and sounds so beautiful!! And Justin is the “master”. 😬

[@JohnCastleSmokeless]

Makes me want to learn to play. I should have started a long time ago; at 43 years old, and hearing that it takes an average of 10 years of _intense_ practice, I'll probably never get beyond the basics. But that's good enough for me.

[@gunnarmunch6137]

Amazing what Justin Johnson is using as instruments and the way he is playing. Bought three albums of him that are really good! Great artist.

[@nikeen232]

That horse guitar : You're not only play it, you're ride it! 🏇

[@HenauderTitzauf]

Wow! Thanks to the artist in Poland that made the guitar, ITS BEAUTIFUL! TO LOOK AT AND TO HEAR!!! Thanks Justin for crank in that baby up!

[@keithharmon2056]

That is really cool, I have never seen one of those. The sound is awesome, and dude you can play.

[@KeepinYouUp07]

No one more worthy to play that work of art! Tremendous!

[@yupnope3171]

Spaghetti Western music will flow well from this instrument!!!

[@yupnope3171]

Heard the making of the Spaghetti Western music at the beginning of your testing. You are the man, you have inspired me to take up guitar in my 40's, thank you.

[@HDshovelEd]

Bryan Cripe ,I was thinking the same thing as I was listening

[@LumiLupo]

Id love to hear that spaghetti western music played with on that guitar :D

[@d-vision2426]

@Andalusia T.O.L I'm 47 and have a guitar just sitting here. These videos certainly get me thinking about getting serious about learning to play!

[@miguelangelaguileraaguiler4415]

I think the same

[@katherinehunter9526]

Omg that such a beautiful instrument. What incredibly piece of art work. The hand tooling on the leather is stunning. It was so silly how exciting it was to watch you open it and play it right away. Wow what a nice sound too. Thanks for sharing how what tuning you have set it at. Oh my God and Goddess I'd love to be your neighbor. Sending over my home cooked meals, that I made listening to you picking your guitars next door. What a treat. I had an old R & B guitar player living next door until he passed away, who I had that kind of friendship with for year's. It was always great to hear something he'd been working out in the kitchen made it into a song he'd end up playing with his Band, The Downtown Sound. Music is magical to me. Thanks again for sharing your music and experiences with us. Keep on picking. ✌❤🎸🎶🙏 KEH 🌹🇨🇦

[@heavydownpour560]

That guitar is beautiful, but what you just did with it is, well,...um...aah hell! Words can't describe it properly. You rock dude!🎸🎸🎸

[@justjanie7252]

I just feel like I'm floating on a cloud listening to this thank you Justin you're so so talented What a gift what a god-given gift you have and you're so humble the sweet! Mary Jane New Port Richey Florida

[@timmytexlonghorns2206]

Man I just want to meet this legend he can play the shovel the cigar box and so much more. your an awesome guy Justin

[@mcshawnboy]

Any chance he is the same guy who went by Shovel Man? He was West Coast, but had a hayseed musculature of throwing bales from a non-kicker baler.

[@Bogie3855]

I have been a hobby woodworker for about 40yrs and am amazed at some of the guitars you get and what they are made of. Cigar boxes and Hurley sticks. Who would have thought. And they play nice. A friend is a studio musician and has been in demand for years. He has a collection but they are mostly Gibsons and Les Pauls. I think there is a Strat in there somewhere but he plays them all when he does gigs. Fascinating. I always enjoy talent in all aspects. I have thought of making one for years but this is amazing.

[@zyzzyvacation]

A string for each of the 4 Irish provinces: Ulster (North), Munster (South), Leinster (East) and Connacht (West).

[@delmaneboshoff5610]

Im sitting here at work 3am in the morning cruising around the net and KZbin, bang, out pops Mr J here, I sit, I have a listen and instantly I wish I was at home with my hifi thats hooked up to my desktop for sound instead rhe crapy little speaker on my phone..... Man, I woild give up my left to be able to play even half as well as this....

[@TheSlywright]

Dude looks like he just stepped off the Skynyrd tour bus.

[@TheGhuru]

lol

[@mikehunthurts6476]

Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@mikemaloney3888]

But he can play

[@delmaneboshoff5610]

The first time I saw him was when he played that 3 string shovel guitar he had rigged up... with the top hat he kinda reminded me of ol' Slash......

[@knowmusicman157]

Only Rickey Medlocke is in Justin’s league.

[@David-dv6yv]

A great honor and a guitar maker’s dream for such a talented artist as J.J. to receive, appreciate, and enjoy the product of your labor.

[@richpurslow3283]

i love these vids when your just sat in front of some nice back drop playing guitar (of various types)

[@MrEst1953]

Irish hurls are made of Ash tree wood. Your vireos are brillant your playing beautiful.

[@k.g.3982]

The music, on point, the guitar, beautiful, the scenery, breath taking, and you, so handsome.

[@freimitemail]

Exactly what I thought! Thank you for a really entertaining 5 min through and through, Justin Johnson!

[@freimitemail]

7 min!!!

[@k.g.3982]

@@freimitemail awesom

[@eldermikat]

Oh, yes, he's lovely! Not gay or nothin, but . . . Woo hoo.

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

That song! I feel a hot wind on my shoulder and the touch of a world that is older...

[@jackshenhouse]

THAT is a gorgeous thing. Nice tune, reminds me a bit of 'House of the Rising Sun'. How wonderful would it be to live down the hill from this guy and have this cool music just kind of float down to you...

[@nancyscarbrough3450]

Listening to you play makes me feel So serene...it’s heavenly and so good for soul... Absolutely Amazing

[@nobaloneymahoney7940]

Before you said you were in Hollywood I saw the LA skyline and knew you were in my neck of the woods; and immediately wondered if I'd be able to catch a live performance while you're in town. Let your fans know if you'll be playing somewhere please. At the end with the horse head zoomed in on, I wondered if you could get it to neigh?! Hay man you can try😀🎵

[@teachmesomething6900]

5:10 when the wind starts blowing his hair and the notes he starts playing really got me feeling some type of cowboy way

[@ClawhammerDude]

Sounds like a Mix vetween a Tarantino movie and a Moricone soundtrack 😎

[@Cylance-ji9tn]

NAILED IT❗😁👍

[@ryanerx9140]

Yeah man big time mate

[@katherinehunter9526]

No kidding. ✌❤🎸🎶🙏 KEH 🌹🇨🇦

[@turahgirl248]

Celtic Hurley sticks never looked (or sounded) so good. I say you got a great quality of instrument there. Simply beautiful tone and resonance. The people of Hollywood should thank you for echoing this music through the whole neighborhood. I know I would! :)

[@jungleninja8415]

Stop using that word out history is black and the Celts did not build the ancient sites of Ireland

[@ohwhatelse]

gotta tell you: you make make me feel sick. where the heck was I when God passed out all the talent? if I could even HOPE to do that I think I'd never sleep. heck, I'd settle for being able to MAKE a guitar that sounded that good. never even thought I'd be able to FIND a teacher! But I have ADHD, a sequencing learning disability, & had a dad who said, "if you come in with blisters on yr hands you know you earned yr dinner." and he sure didn't mean blisters from playing a quitar! 13 kids had to help feed the family. with kids of my own my job was to raise them. now @ 75 I'm too old to start . glad you had the opportunity kid. God bless.

[@alexklaar9547]

Keep rocking old man ,every bear his turf.😎🥂

[@delmaneboshoff5610]

ohwhatelse you're never too old to learn my good man. If there's one thing my late father managed to get into my thick skull, never stop learning....

[@indyjones1135]

Not too old, what else you going to do? Learn guitar now!.

[@Ori0987]

Might be a bit harder to learn when you’re older, but it’s never too late to start and learn.

[@battlemouse1]

You are the MASTER Justin. Thank you so much for the music you give us that makes us keep going.

[@gentryism]

Amazing sound! Made think of Peter Frampton at moments yet also sounded like it could be the backtracks to a Quentin Tarantino production

[@amyfrey9858]

I am watching you for the first time today and I'm hooked. Your music.....gives me a lump in my throat...goosebumps...and an all around great feeling. You are truly a great musician. You can really touch someone's soul❤️ You my friend are just astounding in everyway!

[@markwright9426]

I was a big fan the first time I heard him play

[@paulmcginn5146]

you are a lovely human being. much love and respect and thank you hope life treats you well you are awesome..

[@robinemery]

Tha tune touched my very soul! I feel it! Geez I love the way you play!!!! :-)

[@GlenRwodzi97]

Thats the best way to put it

[@spacepanda4207]

Srsly well put feel the exact same way

[@booobtooober]

I truly enjoy watching and listening to Justin play. Truly inspiring me to resume my music lessons after a half century hiatus.

[@ricktraudt4273]

Totally awesome, great tunes

[@ashtonperez4614]

The tone on this thing is outta this world

[@jemzomaclain]

i clicked on this like oh what a cool thumbnail then WOAH THATS A HURLEY

[@butterfly9560]

Right out of the box, absolutely beautiful OMG!

[@Liquid_Punished]

I really feel like what you play would sound great in a western movie

[@steveelam4810]

Can not believe how rich and beautiful the tone is,such a cool find

[@hugofilipeantunes]

Hey Justin.. Just wanna say I love your rings, your bracelet, your hat, your boots, and your hair... Above all that, I wanna talk about the roots in that beautiful guitar... The Irish folks, have got strong Celtic roots, wich relate to Mother Nature and all the animals, just like the native Americans... You can co-relate that in the feathers, the horse’s head, and the beautiful materials used in the instrument... Big hug, and top respect!!

[@boomersooner166]

I love the sound of it and love just watching him play

[@Grant-kj4eq]

Man this guy could play a rotten fitted out with fishing line and it would sound amazing

[@edlomonaco]

I don't play guitar really. Not a particularly big fan of blues and such but Every time one of your vids comes on I can't stop watching. Thanks.

[@lauraday9618]

Wow just wow. Thats beautiful.

[@samfosdick9874]

That's exactly what I thought

[@geoffspakes]

Man, close my eyes and I can see Clint Eastwood riding through the desert back in the day...badass man. Plus I love me some hurling...got into that when I visited Ireland years back. Well done sir.

[@aidanquinlan9085]

You wouldn't use a Hurley with that grain for playing hurling. Also , for the game they are made out of ash. For those that don't know about hurling I suggest you watch some on KZbin. But it's great to see a guitar made out of a Hurley. Hurling as a sport is thousands of years old. It's also the fastest ball game in the world

[@professorpopkiss]

Just saw your message, I couldn't agree more. C'mon Tip. Gortnahoe.

[@RobMacKendrick]

"Clash of the ash", as we say in Scotland. (That's shinty, but you probably couldn't make a guitar out of one of those.)

[@joenavanodo3780]

Aidan Quinlan : My father made hurley sticks from young ash trees he harvested. He would find them in the wild country on East Limerick Tipperary border as he was out hunting for pheasant, grouse, rabbit, duck. Except for having them rough cut on the bandsaw at the local sawmill, he did it all with hand-tools. I don’t think he ever owned a power tool. All gone now, but for the memory.

[@RobMacKendrick]

@@joenavanodo3780 That's when it was done properly. Not much in the way of sport equipment made by the player anymore.

[@e-racer4673]

Love the sound of that thing! Everyone that is really into music and can play guitars should absolutely have one of those!

[@trevormarshall3503]

getting stuff sent to Hollywood!