Live Edge Soundhole on a Showalter Guitars OM...Demo and Review
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He is pricing that thing like he does not want too sell it. And honestly,.. that kind of money commands perfection in every single category. Driftwood guitars are close to perfection in terms of fit & finish, details, and materials. However,...I have heard a couple of his guitars that DO NOT meet the criteria of sound. It had better be an absolute cannon for 15k. I mean we are talking about a house down payment. Or a years worth of tuition. Or a used low miles 2015 Escalade for heavens sake.lol. 😁Sorry. Scratch that last one.😆 But no really. it's really hard to command that kind of scratcholla with a guitar with any imperfections. It's a beautiful guitar for sure. Just definitely NOT 15k nice. At least for me anyway.
Wow! Gets ever tougher to create a real original, but The Walnut Showalter truly nailed it! He both Shows & Alters what's possible!
Steve is a fine man. I met him several years ago, and haven't forgot a D-18 he had then. It was great. There is a market for guitars that are "different", but it is a smaller market. I hope he keeps making guitars, because he is good at it.
Jeremy your words are so kind and so fair to the luthier and to us for explaining to your community and to passers by for the explanation why this guitar doesn't hit the mark for a $15,000 guitar and they are definitely minute details but they are details that other multi branded companies would not miss on a $15,000 guitar because it's their business name and reputation at stake for future sales and profits I really embrace your sincere HONESTy💯💯💯 thanks Jeremy for all your content 💯💯💯💯🤯🤯🤯🤯💥💥💥💥
What can you say about a guitar with that kind of a price tag? It's a relative thing. If you can afford it and it inspires you go for it. Personally, that's a bit much considering you can be very happy grooving on a guitar worth half that - or a 10th of that. That said, I played a Bosendorfer grand many years ago at a retailer in Natick Mass - list price 130000.00. It was a religious moment. Literally angels flying out of this thing when I played it. I told the salesman that if I had that kind of money I would buy that one, order a second, and donate it to someone because an instrument that special MUST be in the world being played. I left with a T shirt. lol
That guitar is a very pretty gimmick.
@@johnthemachine i have heard a Bosendorfer as well almost 20 years ago. I dont play piano but the guy playing it certainly could and yes I may have entered the Third Heaven.Total religious experience.
This guitar is special.
There was a traditional one and one with a cabinet designed by Porche. At least one was a 14'.
I'm glad to see this which proves that you don't have to use the traditional tone woods on the top to get a great sound. Thanks.
Great video! Yes, that guitar caught my eye when you visited his place. Wow! Beautiful! What kind of price do you think might buy it? If you do not want to speculate, I understand.
I could jump on the bandwagon complaining about the price. But at this point in my life I've just recently gotten to the 700-1000 range guitars. If I had more money than I knew what to do with I'd probably get this. It's a beautiful guitar and I love the sound. Really love the sound.
Hi Jeremy, just love your channel, I have a 2019 D45 from an official dealer here in Kuala Lumpur, a 25 years old Gibson SJ200 Vine from London and a Gibson Lucille. I relocated to Kuala Lumpur from London, recently I have problem with my hearing and no longer enjoy playing my beloved guitars. The market here in Asia for guitar is not too good so I wonder if you could point me to the right direction where I could sell my guitars in the US? Thank you.
lol its priced at 18 grand now on their site....I honestly do not think they expect to sell it, but rather its a great way to attract people to their site...it worked on me...they actually have a some very affordable guitars that look amazing. By affordable I mean in the 2-3k price range.
Super review...Beautiful!. Seems overpriced to the way he prices out his other guitars. Please do a detailed review on the solid sycamore. Does a sycamore guitar compare sound qualitywise to imported wood guitars?
Your playing is getting more complex and contemplative...fits this guitar
I get the identification with the land you grew up on and the trees that grow on it. It’s rarer than you might think. 👍
Gorgeous work and lovely warm balanced tone coming out of that guitar. The guitar definitely hits on an emotional level. I have a problem with the bracing being finished to match the top so it appears as carved pumpkin fangs in a frowning mouth which distracts from the live edge sound hole. (Try to unsee that now that I pointed it out) I'd recommend reverse scalloping the visible bracing and then staining it ebony with satin finish in order to diminish their visual impact. It's not too late to make that change... Thanks for pointing out the QC problems. Those are all things that Showalter could easily fix in order to make that guitar worth the $15,000 asking price before placing the guitar back on the market. As long as we're aiming for perfection, the lower soundhole book-match has a slight offset between the two sides. That should be filed and carved for a clean transition then re-stained and finished. Since I'm on a roll, replace the chrome Waverly tuners with gold ones that have tortoise knobs to match the color of the top.
We’ve been in the age of -The new Renaissance of independent Acoustic Guitar/luthiers for 15+ years. Dream Guitars’ NC specializes in smaller Builders. The craftsmanship has reached levels not achieved 30+ years ago due to higher technology in tooling and the Information Age. That Walnut topped guitar sounds pretty good. Head to head comparison against the last 2 customs I crafted would be interesting. The Wovoka’ guitar sports 50 year old seasoned Honduran Mahogany with 25 year old seasoned Adirondack top/Rosewood bindings and 50+ year old Jet Black Ebony FB/Bridge. The other Washakie’ guitar sports-50 year old seasoned Indian RW /25 year old seasoned Engleman’ Spruce top/Flame maple bindings/50+ year old seasoned jet black Ebony FB/Bridge. Both are patterned somewhat along the lines of the late 30’s Gibson 14 fret Nick Lucas models. I’ve only crafted 6 guitars since 1989’. Sold the first couple to friends back about 91’. I won’t sell the last 2 that I crafted in 2018/19’. -15 grand is a big sum for Custom Acoustic, but there’s makers asking 25 grand+ these days.
Such an awesome guitar. Can’t believe it was rejected. What is that tune that starts at 5:53? I’ve got to learn to play that one… and start saving for one of these guitars. 😂
Walnut is epic!
Interesting price, that sounds like he doesn’t want to actually sell it. Unique but not brand power enough and luthier made guitars that do not have a standard always suffer in the details at 15k it needs to be iconic and perfect
I agree with you 100%. I don't understand where these luthier's are coming up with these prices I know they are magnificent pieces of art but I can go to my Amish sawmill right up my road and get a 6-in or 10 inch or 12 in or however thick you want the slab of mahogany the slab of oak or a slab of maple for right around give or take a hundred bucks they will cut the slab right off of the stump and I know it takes time but you have to build yourself up to a $15,000 worthy loose a year with all due respect I mean no disrespect because like I said it is a beautiful piece of art that does sound good but that's one hell of a down payment on a HOUSE 💥💥💥💥💯💯💯🤯🤯🤯🤯
understandable
You have a point. It’s still in the ballpark of 15k
@@Felipe_de_Oliveira maybe you’re right and I am just clueless to that world. Abraço
@@Felipe_de_Oliveira That's ummm. Wow. Coming from the classical world, the base price for a Brune is only $9k and he needs to hand-apply the shellac coating.
I want one. Love the idea of taking something that was rejected and considered useless and creating something unique and new with it.
You're alive! Let's go see this guy sometime. Text me.
Walnut is a beautiful wood and sounds incredible... They should make more.
I can hear neil young coming through that instrument, lots of love brother
GREAT LOOKING WOOD SOUNDS GREAT THIS FROM A WOOD TURNER
Good review I think your criticism was definitely on point for that price range
for 15 grand it better have solid gold tuners.
Paint those supports black !
I see that and yes its beautiful, but I cant help but think I'll never see a gigging/professional musician using one. Its a pretty casemonster/wallhanger/gimmick.
I definitely agree it wouldn't be played on stage too much but it could be a piece of furniture that stays in a studio or living space and brings life to that space. I don't like case-only guitars either
It’s actually listed for $22,000 on his website now….
I just played it on Thursday. So cool.
That guitar looks fantastic!
BLACK (WALNUT) SWAN
The top is a nice piece of crotch wood.
Walnut is my favorite absolutely beautiful amazing awesome
Jeremy I build guitars I'm a nobody just getting started as in my passion is to build acoustic guitars but I'm currently building my son an electric guitar my first one so I am looking for wood like this If you run across anything like this please let me know I'd love to build unique authentic one of a kind my son's electric guitar is made from hardwood flooring that was from a house in my home town that was built during the Civil War which housed confederate soldiers in this home so I look for wood of this nature and wood like this you have shown on here I used to play descent but now my hands don't work as they should but I'm getting back into it again hopefully God will allow me to play good again.
Black walnut makes for an amazing soundboard. It’s very balanced with a slight midrange scoop. It sounds perfect to me!
I have a dead walnut tree in my backyard. You are welcome to it.
Nice build
My best friend paid $45,000 for a guitar from, well, I don't know his name, he signed it and he is the main guy behind Martin that is all I know and I llke that one you are playing better! Much better sound and warmth most of all!
It was an encounter with a wonderful guitar! Jealous. This may be the prototype of a real acoustic guitar. The tone is amazing and you can feel the warmth of wood and the depth of aging. By the way, I'm very interested in how the top bracing looks like. from Japan🇯🇵🙇♂️
By the way we own 220 acres in TN, "(Land Between The Lakes) Dover and that area with "lots" of black walnut and we need a new road hint hint!! :-) You want wood?
Yes! Email info@jeremysheppard.com
@@JeremySheppard Okay Jeremy I've contacted you twice we have the land and the wood get back to us! We have land and select cuts of TN timber ready for anyone wanting to work with us.
It's 15K because where are you ever gong to find another one like it? Even so, 15K is a bonkers amount of money for a guitar.
Sick! This is an all out fingerstyle guitar,, i want to hear it in Dadgad! It's got that growl that I love about hand-built. I'm currently building a figured all mahogany that has live edge. Lol so funny this was my idea too! 🤣 but mine has a raised fretboard design so the top can vibrate at its fullest. Can't wait hear the end result. I agree at that price point I also noticed on the heel the binding was off center. We all make mistakes at first but that's still a killer guitar.
Dude this is so gorgeous! What is it your playing at around 03:50 in?
It's similar to "In feast or in fallow" by Sandra McCracken
That thing looks so cool. Sounds wonderful. I'm surprised he built it 1 5/8" nut. I've only ever played one guitar that size in my life and it was made in china.
Dude, I watched that video on your visit with that guitar maker ... I could tell you loved that one.
Hi Jeremy, love your channel. Just wanted to find out, do you use Fabfilter at all?
Thanks! I don't.
@@JeremySheppard You should check it out mate, it's a great EQ!
absolutely love that guitar!!! 1 of a kind for sure ,always wondered about using walnut ,Happy Thanksgiving Jeremy and to the Family
Soooo cool. I have family living in Virginia and I might just need to visit Mr Showalter the next time I'm down visiting. The tone from this guitar is not what I've heard from other walnut guitars. There seems to be a lot more warmth than I've heard in the past. Sounds fantastic...thanks for sharing a cool builder!
Absolutely incredible, the guitar itself is a showstopper. I would keep it for myself. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Football, Turkey and guitars, could the day get any better.
What an awesome sounding guitar with a look that you won't find on any other. One of a kind!! Thanks!
Holy frickin smokes! That's a nice guitar. Very unique and sounds amazing!
That is a awesome sounding guitar and beautiful as well. I happen to own a Pawless dread, black walnut back and sides with sitka top, beautiful tone!
Least it's easy to get the pick out. That option costs an extra 10k. I don't see it as better than my 5k taylor imo.
Man that's one Awesome Sounding /Looking Guitar
Beautiful sounding instrument and looks great love walnut just made a couple of electric ones out of it.
Just watched this video and wanted to comment. I subscribed a while back and enjoy the way you present guitars. I’ve had and played literally hundreds over the years and truly love your love of them. You’re obviously smart and respectful of the music and the craft. Mostly, I wanted to applaud your heart. I hear it in your voice and see it in your eyes when you speak. I could be wrong but I’m betting you have your feet planted firmly on the Rock. Next time you’re in Nashville, give me a call and we can grab some coffee or something. I’ve know Walter and George for decades and appreciate you honoring them as you do. If you can give me an email somehow, we can keep in touch easier than here. Either way…all His best to you. G
That means so much, Gary. I think we're of one heart.
That Isa beautiful unique guitar. And it does sound amazing
Got a piece of wood from the soon-to-be YL camp in Summersville WV from the area where the club room will sit. It’s 2 years old now and still drying out. Can’t wait to turn it into a tele or similar when the time is right. Talk about a story of place and purpose and inspiration.
That's awesome. I want to play it and see the camp. I've heard about a guitar made from wood from Rockbridge too.
Hey Jeremy, Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Great and honest review of a beautiful guitar.
A beautiful guitar and a nice guitar lesson as well!!!
You bought it?!!!!!
Gonna need a few more views...haha
It's great to see the red pants make an appearance!
Wow that’s a beaut man cool top on that thing!!
just wait until fender makes a MIM one of these for $49,500
Have you seen the Martin D-100's?
Wow, that look! Beautiful!
looks & sounds amazing
Dig the vid brother.
What is the scale length and neck profile? Great voice for a guitar
25.4" and soft V profile.
@@JeremySheppard thank you. I would have problems playing it, especially not knowing where my hand thing is going . My Dad's ancestors landed in Virginia in the 1600s. Hope you and yours are well and God blesses your day! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving. I really liked what I heard in that guitar. Think Lowden but in Virginia, so the list price is fine to start with. I really love the Collings and the picture of his daughter they sent me. I know she's never heard me sing, and it's not like her Dad, but it reminds me of her story when I play it. God bless. Thanks. Howard
It's a beautiful guitar but no ways fifteen thousand dollars beautiful,I would buy a Taylor guitar if I was going to spend that much money.Its more beautiful than beautiful sounding.
15k for a Taylor???!!! no way, that being said its not worth that, but locally made/soruced etc from small luthier should be worth over 5k, but its not worth much more than that imo. For 15k ur talking vintage pre-war Martin or Gibson territory, or Bourgeois w/Madagascar/Brazilian. Those would be worth 7-10k which imo are superior to this, I doubt he will get asking price, but its worth a try!lol
@@angelg8445 No you can buy all Martin and Gibson's you want,I love the Taylor guitars and I have eight high end Taylor's now ,I also have vintage Martins,I still prefer the Taylor's.In my opinion there best guitars made but that's my opinion.
@@Felipe_de_Oliveirade what is your opinion is definitely not mine .And I guarantee there's no hand made guitars they still use the same tools a mass guitar are made with ,You don't have a clue to what your talking about.Taylor guitars are absolutely perfect and correct and they use a lot of high dollar woods also, Do what's best for you and I'll do the same.It sounds like your one who don't know what your talking about.