British guitarist reacts to Justin Johnson PLAYING A SHOVEL!!! 

Hey, Thanks for the killer review, brother! Love your channel. Keep Rockin! 🤘

Justin is absolutely incredible, if you haven't checked out his channel you are definitely missing out on some fantastic music.

This guy has plenty of videos of him playing a shovel, a cigar box, a one string Bo Diddley, acoustic and electric guitar. He has one of those talents you can't teach. He interviews very well, laid back, down to earth and mixes well with his audiences. Many of his audience bring along their own home made shovel and especially cigar box guitars for him to see and he does spend time with each looking them over. He is naturally a crowd favorite. He's the kind of guy you'd like to hang out with.

The Ace Of Spade!!!!!!!

I felt like I died and went to Heaven when I found that you reviewed Justin. His guitar skillz are insane!!!! You actually didn’t have to say a word, your facial expressions said it all. Yet you were somehow able to come out of the zone and expertly dissect all the techniques involved. Well done lad, we appreciate you!

Big fan of Justin..great picker and stringed instrument historian..cool dude

Wicked right hand...insane intonation. Thanks for taking a path less traveled Fil!

Justin is a great guitarist. He plays so many kind of guitars, even a gas can guitar.

I CAN DIG IT!...Get it? He’s playing a shovel... never mind. Another great analysis Fil.

Justin is just incredible. An absolute savant.

Fil you're a great judge of talent and garden tools!

Wow , is this for real ???? By golly it is , he's playin a shovel . This is truly amazing ....and very good!!!!

Listening to hundreds of guitarists over the years.. I've followed Justin for years... keep an eye on the wide range of instruments and styles of music... I believe we are witnessing one of the best in the world. Its clean and it's flawless no matter if its 3 strings or 12 or anything in-between.

This guy is a freaking genius man!

Thnx for giving props to Justin. He's a Beast on String. Whether it's 1,3,4,6,12 or more string, if he picks it up, you knów magic is gonna happen! And such a nice guy as well. My favourite blues artist for this era. Keep coming back to his tunes.

I have never seen someone actually play a shovel before! So glad I came across this video on your channel. Very impressive!

Yeah!!!Justin's nothing short of amazing and awesome.....I just discovered his channel this past spring......if ya love slide guitar your gonna love this guy......excellent player....composer.....as well as just a great down to earth personality.......he's got stuff for beginners on up to learn and enjoy......I was so impressed I immediately bought all 4 of his cd's.......and everyone of them are really great....one of them's theme is music for a western movie soundtrack........I was never to exposed to country western coming from California as I am......and still I'm really not that familiar with the genre......was always rock n blues for me.....that album is so kick -ss ........I swear its now one of my favorite albums ever.....just when I was thinkin music's kinda died.....those good old days are over mindset ....this guy gave me a nice wake up shot.....tellin me.....the days are what we make em.....everyday can be a good old day

He actually sells the shovel guitars. He also sells some awesome looking Tele style guitars that are made from Jack Daniels whiskey barrels (they're made by "Big D" guitars). So freakin cool!👍😎🎸🎶

To All RU-vid his "Rumblestrippin".... No disappointments :-). I subscribed, he a lunatic on guitar, always playing different guitars. "Tune your shovels at home...." damn funny Fil.

I like Justin, he's the sort of guy who likes to call a spade a....Guitar?.....

Thanks fil for giving justin some ecposure. Hopefully guitar fans will check him out

Thanks for showcasing Justin Johnson. In a just world he would be a household name. Makes it seem so effortless. It's worth watching (and listening to) everything he does. I hate him.

Don’t believe there’s a Stringed Thing out there that Justin can’t play ..... Such Talent... Keep on “Keepin On” Justin Johnson We Love You Man.....

Phil, I'm glad you talked about the guitar's construction. It's obviously a well crafted instrument made by someone who really knows what works. Justin's known for his blues playing on cigar box guitars (CBG's), but he's so well known that builders will make instruments just for him. Anyway, back to the shovel guitar. The level of knowledge, creativity and craftsmanship to make an instrument of this quality is impressive. In its own way, much harder that making a "regular" guitar because that process is well known. A shovel guitar is literally re-inventing the wheel. Also, thanks for highlighting Justin Johnson. If better known, RS might have considered him for their top 100 list....... Slide guitar's probably my favorite style of playing because it's the most emotive, especially blues slide. It'd be awesome if you do another JJ video of him playing one of his 4 string CBG's in a Delta blues style. You talk a lot about how musicians are able to be emotive through their instrument, and there is no better example of that than blues slide guitar. Of course there are lots of players that do a great job but JJ's videos are easy to find, the CGB's are way cool and he's a master at the style. Looking forward to it.

No better way to dig the blues than with a JJ shovel!!!

I really enjoy your channel. So happy I ran across it the other day. I'm from Arkansas in north America. We had some great players from this state over the years. Thank you this brings me so much happiness

Thanks WOP, my first experience with this musician and I love his music. Thanks for the introduction...

Guy's a genius, obviously. Incredible guitar player.

one of my favorite blues musicians! Like the one video, where he stomps his shovel into the lawn after he’s done. Epic.

I remember seeing him on YT some time back. Man, such simple licks but he has such good timing and bottom line is if it sounds good. It doesn't matter if he put strings on a dolphin and played, as long as it sounds good, it is good!! dammit, his thumb is as long as my middle finger. Reminds me of Les Claypool some.

That was craaaaaazy fun! Thanks for bringing this to us, Fil. Love your enthusiasm and analysis, as always. Gonna check out Justin’s site for more, more, more. ❤️👍

People are born slide players. This guy is one of them. Great revue Fil!! Always positive. The reason l watch you!plus the new artist!! Thanks. Stay healthy!!

I love the sound that comes from this, just something you make with anything else

I've been watching his channel for a long time I just never thought you do a reaction to this so I never bothered asking. Very talented guy

Loved this one Fil. Fantastic to discover someone like Justin, but even better to have you to show appreciation and use your insight to verbalise the amazing things taking place here

It's never the guitar, it's always the operator. Sometimes, though, you need a prop for your show. Available are shovels, oil cans, cigar boxes, so you can write songs about minerals, cars, and smoking. Best are things that come out of nowhere, like this. Awesome!

Justin is very talented yes but he is also blessed with much natural ability that just can't be taught. That being said I certainly don't want to take anything away from his hard work and dedication to his craft, he churns out so much good stuff and is one of a kind.

...ran across Justin recently and he is amazing... thanks for exposing him to other RU-vidrs...I'm sure he appreciates it and his new fans will, too... Cutter

Wow Fil, I just discovered this amazing and talented music man tonight. So nice to see you know about him. Justin is the bomb!!

You can see he’s in such a flow state, I really enjoyed this video and your review! I’m going to be checking out more of your videos!

Have you heard him playing Whiskey Sippin Music Laid back Delta Blues, I love that sound. I've always loved this sound strange for someone who is Welsh!

JJ is incredible. He doesn’t even need guitar face to sound great.

I love convergence! I started following Justin when I picked up my Cigar Box Guitar a few years ago, and I recently discovered your channel, I love to watch you break down vocal performances, I know nothing about theory but you're a joy to watch because you get such obvious pleasure out of other people's music! It was fun to see you react to Justin's shovel and to get your take on this. (I'm off to find build plans for the shovel guitar!) Keep up the joyous work and thank you!

Been following Justin Johnsons channel for quite some time now, he's a fantastic player!

Finally giving Justin a look see. Awesome artist!

ROFL ..... first time I've heard of and seen him. He'd fit right in with Bluegrass musicians. He proves that true talent will show itself whether a guitar or shovel. He's very good!

Fil I like watching your videos because no matter the type of music, you simply appreciate great musicians. You really know what you're talking about. Keep up the good work. 🎸🎼🥁

You see ,I told you to check out Justin Johnson! That dude can play the living hell out of anything with strings on it! Glad you finally did one of his videos!

I love Justin Johnson's playing! He is awesomely talented!

Wow, Fil! Great find! Justin gets better intonation on his manure shovel than I get on my Gibson. (Damn Gibson). I’m really digging his clawhammer right-hand technique. You are getting a heap of puns in these comments. We need another shovel.

Aww that's so sweet he likes your review I can always tell if you really love something you have a big smile and your head goes back and forth to the rhythm

That was the best shovel I’ve ever heard! Headin’ over to check out some more now. THANKS!

Great video....been watching Justin for a few years my favorite delta blues man.....u have the best rock guitar on the RU-vid...rock on brother✌

Just when I think I'm starting to make progress playing guitar, someone comes along with a shovel, and just kills it. Lol, this guy is good

I have a shovel signed and built by Justin! The frets are painted on the handle for reference. His channel is my favorite slide and blues channel hangs down!

Love hearing Justin Play!! its amazing how he can make the sound he does for any song any music!!!!!!!!!

Whenever I watch Justin play I just wanna take my guitar and dig a hole with it in my backyard then toss it in, bury it, and walk away with my head hung low. The dude is phenomenal. I've shown that video to so many friends that are blown away. What an amazing gift.

Justin is so good he could string up a rock put on a hum bucker with the tremolo and make it sound good👍😎🍺🎼🎸🇺🇸🇱🇹

What a fun video! And you obviously had fun reviewing Justin and his shovel! He is really a great and creative musician. I was not familiar with him, so thank you for bringing him into the limelight. I’ll have to check out his channel for more fun music!

Keep up the good work. I learn a lot from your explanations, and I am learning the slide from some of Justin's video instructions. He is a very good teacher explaining the many aspects of good slide guitar.

Mississippi swamp devil alligator music, naked wimmin, smokin' tires.

I got to see him play a couple of times here in Nashville. He uses a looping machine to layer each song. He does a percussive part, then a bass part, a rhythm part, then he plays lead. He had several guitars that he used; everything from a Sitar Guitar to a one-string Diddly Bow. And of course the shovel guitar.

By happy chance while I was watching some Justin videos, your fun informative analysis of him playing the shovel guitar popped up as a recommendation. Awesome! 👌

ive been playing for quite a while but only picked up a slide in the last year. justin's channel ,and one particular live stream he did, has been the most helpful thing for me. he broke it down so well and in such a clear way to an old head player. i'd love to sit down with this dude for a week and pick his brain.

My first time back on Wings in months, after losing my wife to suicide. I couldn't bear to see your beaming face, Fil. I'm slowly emerging from the shadows. Your line about tuning up your shovel was a real pick-me-up. I've also subscribed to Justin for some time. Music is so healing. Cheers.

"If you want to tune your shovels at home...." LOL!!!! Well Dayam!

You are soooo right with your analysis! This is an absolut captivating GREAT performance by Justin!!!

This is so cool... was watching Justin's channel and wondered, what would Fil say about his brilliant playing... would be cool to watch them jam together... Next thing... here we are! Now just for the "session"! Thanks Fil! Good to see credit where credit is due... both ways. 🤟🎸🎶 Rock!

Howdy, loved your show and I love Justing playing all his weird guitars especially his newest one; a gasoline can

I need a way to see who gave this vid a thumbs down so I can cuss them out. And if they are within 50 miles of me, BEAT THEIR ASS !!! Lol. This guy is GREAT !!! Thank you Fil, for sharing !!!

Thanks for doing Justin, he's very talented and I really enjoy his videos

good one. justin’s great...always fun to watch and hear! 🥳

Also, that boy knows how to pick a shovel by God! That's how we do it down south!

I believe he had them for sale on his website.

Just came across this guy tonight looking up finger style picking. He was sitting on his front porch and gave a very good lesson. That lead to two more hours of watching all of his videos that I can fit in and now I’m gonna be dog tired tomorrow at work! Well worth it! 👍👍✌🏼🎸

Love all your great analysis and your excitement with each. Justin has some phenomenal songs on his youtube channel.

G'day Phil, I love your reviews. I have seen a heap of Justin Johnson's videos. The track I like the best is "Heavy Swamp Blues" played on a proper fretless guitar. I would like to see you review on that video please.

SPADES OF TALENT I cannot be the first to say it. Love people who are Inventive with music.

Love how you find these little gems. So cool.🤘

Saw Justin play at Berkeley Bob's Coffee House in Cullman Al. 4or5 years ago! Amazing performance!

I met him at Sweetwater Fest last summer. He seems like a good guy and a great player. He is very tall!

Holy crap! A shovel! The dude is playing a shovel!! WITH 3 STRINGS!! Everyone else go home! He just won everything! Now...would one play ukulele music on a hand trowel?

Thanx for the great review Fil. Justin deserves recognition from other professionals like you. Justin's talent and skill is at the next level. Peace, keep rockin.🙂

Everything Justin does blows me away ! I listen to him all night long at work !!

The guy is brilliant!! Really innovative and sounds awesome! Who needs a strat or a Gibson! You can do some gardening and then go jam! Lol! This is something else Fil...quality! Cheers Mario!😳😳🤘🤘

Justin's skill level is off the charts playing a fretless shovel ... I'm dumb founded ...

My mind just got blowed away,that was awesome,thanks fil.

I love that Justin is checking you out and said thank you for the nice review! Great analysis Fil, I love this dude and am going to have to check out his channel. Blows my mind the sound this guy can get.

Props to Justin for getting such good sound out of a shovel. I can't get that good of sound out of a guitar. Much Respect Justin for your skills

Gotta love my hillbilly roots. I'm a little off beat. And, Fil, string up your shovel and do a cover for us. 😜

Man I’m glad you found this guy, he’s pretty incredible!! I’ve been checking him out for a while.

Awesome review, Fil and one cool performance, Justin Johnson!!

He would have fit right in with the Ozark Mountain Daredevils.

Finally, I am subscribed to his channel.This is the same video that caused me to subscribe.He is alway double live awesome.🤟

You are awesome! Thank you for showing Justin Johnson, I love him! He's different and talented!!! 💕💖💕

This is my all time favorite review you have done.

Justin could play a pair Nikes if the strings were tight.

He is an instrument!

Justin Johnson is AWESOME! So glad to see you feature him!

“If you want to tune your shovels at home . . .” 🤣 Great analysis as always, Fil!