Wowzers! Those are two absolutely beautiful instruments. When you said about the walnut wood coming from the lady's hometown, I nearly lost it. Silly old fool that I am......
Daisy, I really enjoy your videos. The smaller guitar sounds more expressive and articulate. The large one is just so smooth. The sustain of both was amazing. Guitars are very personal. The love that goes into your work really shows. I'm sure she will be over the moon.
WOW! Raucous applause for Daisy and her creations! Both guitars sound magnificent. Super responsive, very even in balance from low to mid to high, great, colorful overtones developing, sustain is off the charts, and the clarity is pure and crystalline. And to think, as they accrue a bit of age and playing time, they will continue to sound more complex and colorful. It's a kind of alchemy, rendered in wood, and made into the most splendid musical sounds. If they sound this good right out of the starting gate, they will achieve the quality of legend in a very short time. It's also quite evident that your level of craft wisdom is highly advanced. And your aesthetic sensibilities are pure elegance. Daisy, you have greatness all over you!
I think the word “idiot“ here is defined as acknowledging and disclosing mistakes that most people make yet ignore or deny. The former, quite obviously, leads to something (two things) beautiful while latter is stagnation. You amaze!
The guitars you make are absolutely beautiful. Your craftsmanship is impeccable! And you play amazing. I hope that you do make more RU-vid videos. I love watching them.
Daisy, I think it's wonderful that you are so committed to your work and that you are looking for perfection. be proud of yourself! The best thing about this video is that you are moved by the great sound your guitar produces. That's called passion for your work! You are great!
Beautiful woods used. That Welsh walnut is amazing. Thank you for sharing all the 'Bob Ross' moments it adds a lot. Both those guitars sounded fantastic. Hugo....sounds like a great partnership and yes use his skills
The Welsh walnut back is insanely gorgeous. If it weren't on an instrument already, I'd be happy to frame that book matched pattern and hang it on my wall.
Great video - I adore your honesty in this. I empathize with getting the wrong computer files. It’s so difficult to keep them sorted. Microphone placement and room acoustics -are so very challenging. Your excitement and ability to laugh at yourself reminds me of my 29 y/o daughter, Mary. Thanks.
I really enjoyed your comparison. I am just starting to learn, and I want to hear what's happening intelligently. stephen3073's observations will allow me to rehear this in a better way. The flamed sycamore neck is a great contrast to the usual dark tones. Does the neck timber type effect the tone? As for files, as an OCD I always name mine systematically and meaningfully so the contents are obvious. I also have a systematic folder naming routine. It just saves so much time later.
Fantastic to watch the artist playing and enjoying what she has built. I really enjoyed this. Watching someone use a knife I've made, or read a story I've written, doesn't quite compare to the look on your face as you make music with what you've crafted. Inspirational, Ma'am.
Hi ! Your guitars are both incredible, as usual. I prefer the big one but both are interesting in a way. Thank you for sharing your smile and your great woodworking! ❤
Fascinating how just hearing the drone resonance of each guitar immediately changed the way I sang a song I'm learning. Even though the melody remained basically the same, I was making a clearer sound and new notes came in certain key places, which improved the phrasing. So, thank you for this video about sound.
Daisy, I would love to learn more about what your thinking ,such as the term ‘attack’. What other thoughts you have would be a great insight into your mind. I love how you genuinely express your feelings:it’s a refreshing intimate moment of how you’re one of those amazing people I’m glad are here in this timeline but sadly will never have the pleasure of having a coffee with. Great videos.
So happy to see you back. I look forward to every build and you make no mistakes, only adjustments. I love the wood choices you use. Excellent work as always.
Both of those guitars are amazing Daisy! The sound and sustain on both are terrific! Well done and keep up the great work that you do. Would really enjoy hearing you play more often as well. Cheers! 👍👍🎸🎸💖💖
Yeah, artists suck at the formal math and logistics, and it always costs the artist money. You're in good company, Daisy. The guitars both look and sound great. Keep making sawdust.
I find your vids deeply inspiring. You have an artists sensibility with a masterful craftsman's skill. Could never afford one of your pieces, but damn they are beautiful.
Wow, great work! Both guitars look and sound incredible. The smaller guitar has a delightful brightness to its tone, while the larger model has a profound depth.
I don't know much about harmonics or tone, but I can spot enthusiasm right off. If your instruments convey the quality of sound that you do in passion, there is no doubt as to the level of craftsmanship. Top shelf, I say.
They are both very beautiful. The Tasmanian Tyger Myrtle is awesome. What a beautiful wood. Love seeing your passion for what you do. Keep it coming Daisy.
Always enjoy your contributions, but this was especially interesting. ‘Happy accidents’ happen all the time in hand-building a guitar. I’m just finishing an all Koa body OM-style guitar and ‘accidentally’ applied the same stain to the Mahogany neck. The difference between how it looks on Koa to Mahogany is stunning and strangely complimentary.
Some years ago I purchased a guitar for one of my sons. We went to a large guitar shop near Birmingham and got to listen to a wide range of guitars of different makes, sizes, woods and price. The biggest difference to my untrained ear was with size.i much preferred the larger jumbo sized guitar which had a warmth and richness that the standard smaller body guitars didn't. Not very scientific but they were like an expensive soft red wine. We didn't buy an oversize because back then my son wine wasn't the 6ft+ rock climber he is now. If someone could make a standard size that sounded like the jumbos we listened to they might be on a winner.
Well, it that is where accidents lead you, you should welcome them. Two fabulous equally desirable guitars. I guess that since my preference is for smaller bodies I would be looking at the powerful Lady, as you put it. The Welsh Walnut is a definite draw. And would I love to have been at that dinner! Must have been very rewarding for you Daisy. Love your work, oh and your unique Rosette design is Fab.
They both sound fantastic. For my own tastes and playing I like the softer attack on the big one, but the sustain and decay on the smaller one is gorgeous -- she rings like a perfectly cast bronze bell.
I think both guitars sound beautiful. The smaller body seems to have a slightly higher pitch resonance, as one might expect, but they have a kind of tonal equality, in that one can tell the same luthier built them both. How fortunate the new owners are to be able to commission these beauties, and eventually take them home. One of my favorite bands, Del Amitri uses DADGAD for many of their great songs, with/without capo. Would be interesting to hear Justin play a few of their songs on one of your guitars someday. Cheers.
You should be very proud of your work. I've never heard an acoustic guitar with such extended sustain. Your 'little lady' just rings on and on... I really like the timber she makes as well. Very pretty tone. I haven't visited your channel in a while. Your business has come a long way. Wishing you all the best. 🌞
As a guitarist, singer/songwriter, and live sound and recording engineer, I'd love to see how Hugo approaches capturing an acoustic guitar performance on one of your instruments. It is always interesting to see how different people approach it.
Daisy: Both guitars are beautiful; beautiful workmanship (make that workwomanship); with beautiful, very resonant sound. The larger one sounds "warmer', with the bass coming through (to my ears) a little more. And as you noted, it is louder. I imagine for many people it sounds more like what they expect a guitar to sound like and, thus, may be preferred. The smaller one is "brighter", "livelier", and has a beautiful tone, too. I'm sure a lot of people would prefer it. Without the side-by-side comparison most people probably wouldn't notice anything different or lacking about its sound. As with most things it comes down to individual taste/preference. And, yes, learning/understanding more is always good, so Hugo should provide you some mic information/coaching. :-)
You called the smaller-bodied guitar “folky,” it made me think of Led Zeppelin’s acoustic material. That might be a different way of saying the same thing, but having heard the whole video now I think the best way to describe it is “beautiful.” Thanks for sharing the story as well as the instruments.
To my untrained ear they both have wonderful sound. When it comes down to it what fits the layer signifies more. I love the significance of the walnut back.
How awesome Daisy, You tripled the size of your luthierie business with just 2 clicks on the computer!😂🤣👌 Watching you be so excited about what you build is fantastic.😊 You are an artist that has learned how to make wood sing.😉 It is a true pleasure watching you refine your craft. You have a wonderful talent, be excited, it looks great on you!😁 Your expressions while playing and demonstrating; however...😬😂🤣 Have a fabulous week Daisy!🦢🤙
Incredible craftmanship - seriously amazing works of art. Both guitars sounded amazing with outstanding sustain. To my ear, through the recording, I preferred the smaller body and there was something unique about the top and bottom sounds too. The new owners are incredibly lucky ! Would love to hear how it turns out and I look forward to seeing what else you have in store.
Holy crap! I didn't know there's a harmonic at the end of the fret board! I've played for 15+ years. Must be because I learned by ear without instruction. It has its pros and cons. Thank you Daisy, you're always great, funny too ;)
Bonsoir from Canada, Daisy! I am researching "the" sound I am after and I am about to commission a small jumbo guitar from a luthier friend of mine (hopefully for the end of this year, 2024). I applaud this presentation of yours as the microphone picked up the nuances of one guitar size versus the other. I am a dreadnought guy (Larrivée, Martin and a sole Gibson J-45 "sustainable" in the mix), so I am partial to the sound of your bigger one... That was the one with the funky harmonic amplication, right? Anyway, merci so much for making us appreciate a luthier's dedication to his or her craft. Play on, everyone, no matter where your particular musical taste lies... Au revoir!
The off axis sound isn't bad at all! Both sound lovely! I really like the smaller guitar, but I like smaller bodied instruments in general and walnut is one of my most favourite woods.
As far as I can tell, the big one sounds like it has more body (derrr right?) and the smaller one while less body, it isn't lacking, an it sounds slightly brighter. Really, they both sound great. I'm really impressed at how you rolled with the mistakes, and well, making two mistakes in a row is the kind of thing I'd do tbh. You make great work, no reason to be embarrassed.
Daisy, I have followed you for some time and watching and hearing your development has been for me a rewarding experience, thank you. To answer your question comparing the sound of guitars you have built is very interesting. An idea for this would to perform a set piece for of course you may not have again your guitar for comparison but you will have the recording.
As a parlor guitar maker, I am biased toward the smaller guitar. I just love the gentle tone of a smaller guitar. Both guitars are gorgeous and sound fantastic
Beautiful guitars Daisy, they both sounded really nice to me, you’re sound engineer is correct and funny 🤣 no doubt they would sound amazing in real life, an intimate gig for example. Love the different timber species gives great sound, feel and looks xx
Wow. They both sound amazing! I've been watching and enjoying for a year, or more but don't think I've actually heard the results of your work before ('cept maybe a uke?). Crisp, clean, tonally beautiful and just wonderful sustain. Beautiful wood, beautifully wrought, And the home grown walnut for the Welsh lass? Utterly priceless. Look forward to hearing how that delivery goes. I'm tearing up just thinking about it, lol.
actually the position of the mike may be right for an instrument. This way the sound ins’t being blasted straight at the microphone. Give it a test, microphone pointed directly at the guitar, and thenpointed straight up. Listen and pick the way you like best. Definitely enjoyed this video, and enjoy when you make them. And you don’t need to calm down, love you enthusiasm.
Hi Daisy. Love your videos 😊. In my very limited experience, heavy guitars can give lots of loudness/sustain. Jumbos and dreadnoughts are often good for low bass register. Both of your guitars sound amazing, even with dodgy mic placement 😂
Both guitars are beautiful and beautifully made. I like how you used the walnut back with the lighter sap wood center. And both outside design of the bodies funneling perfectly to the sound hole with uninterrupted sound flow. 😉
Both are beautiful guitars. I am drawn more to the smaller one. I love the flamed sycamore neck and head plate. Great job!!! You're not an idiot. You made a few honest mistakes and made the best of it.
I'm just glad to know that I'm not the only one that stresses to the max on delivery days! Polish, polish, polish until the customer walks in the door.
That's a beautiful sound you've created with that guitar Daisy. Someone's going to be a very proud owner let's hope they create some music that does justice to your creativity.
Another engaging video, Daisy. I too like to listen to strummed harmonics ring across as many strings as possible, depending on the tuning, and listen for the overtones to come out - notes that haven't been played can be heard arising from the interaction of the vibrations. Accurate tuning is needed for that to happen in the most effective way, of course.
YES, absolutely Well worth a record (even if, as a demo for your advertising, or if you sell each size; like most instruments size dictates the octave it plays, so for first time buyers, or for people who want a certain style of play, then a demo of each would help, and the full treatment of the studio means it's clean, undistorted, and as pure as the instrument can give).
Hello Ms Daisy, I was - unusually for me - feeling slightly down in the dumps here in the rain-swept west and happened upon your video by accident. It did me good! I love your infectious enthusiasm and humility. Well done. To answer your question: I have a slight preference for your larger guitar (full disclosure: I am a member, for better or worse, of the "Big" category of musicians - physically speaking that is.) DADGAD is my preference and I have a number of guitars that I use for that style. There might just be room for one more in the stable so I'll take a gander at your web site and next time I'm in the UK perhaps we could talk about a "commission". Congratulations.
They both sound beautiful. The smaller one had a lightly quieter mellow voice. I think both future owners will be so happy with what you have created. Isn't it sooo satisfying bringing something beautiful into existence that wasn't there before?!
Don't worry about the file size mistakes. There is a saying among bowyers. "You learn a little from every bow you make. And you learn a lot from every bow you break". Mistakes are where we learn and grow the most.
Daisy, que sonido tan maravilloso lograste en las dos guitarras. En lo personal me gustó la mas pequeña, la parte de atras con esa columna vertebral blanca es alucinante. ¡¡Felicidades!! ¡¡Eres una GRAN artista!!
Those both sound incredible! (even with the mic mishap) I have truly fallen in love with small body guitars for my style of playing. I play with a melody focused fingerstyle playing that really seems to be accentuated with the smaller more focused body. I'd love to play one of your guitars, even if I couldn't afford to buy it. Thanks for posting these videos. I now have building a guitar on my bucket list.
I've been playing guitar 4/35 years always played full size guitars till I went into Guitar Center one day I went back and started playing guitars in their room there was this beautiful Taylor Guitar 3000 + I picked it up started playing it it was incredible playing and sounding well sitting beside it was a Taylor mini so I put the $3,000 guitar down picked it up started playing it and was blown away by the bass loudness and overall sounds of this guitar sounded just like a full-size guitar on par with a $3,000 Taylor I paid 500.00 for it to time also bought a $200 LR Baggs anthem pick up to put in it make a long story short all my big guitars got very lonely as this guitar started to play in home on gigs all sorts of picking gatherings I love this guitar I played it for 10 years I played it so much I would wear out a set of guitar frets in 2 years fortunately I've been restoring instruments my whole life I was 15 and I'm 69 now the last time I put guitar frets in it I put in stainless steel guitar frets which are a whole lot tougher but not invincible as I have changed the first three of them not long ago but instead of two years I get about 4 years I just done a total refinish and neck reset on that guitar not planning on getting rid of it anytime soon so never knock a small size good things come in small sizes too woo who Love your channel !
