Dennis' take on aging is exactly why i love my Novos - i can just use them without having to worry about banging it on something, accidentally leaving it in the car, etc... plus the feel is just unbelievable
Dang, pleasantly surprised to see this interview pop up! To watch DF talk about his beginnings and then how Novo started is what I hope is just the start to many new designs and future of guitars 💚! And yes, a proud owner of a SOLUS H2 machine that 5-ING ROCKS🤘🏼
I love his demeanor, such an open passionate approach to design and artistry. He is a wizard and his instruments are tools of creative empowerment. HeDennis made me a weapon of inspiration. My candy apple green reverse head stock Voltur is a member of my family now hahaha Thanks Dennis! Ps: It's great seeing that Psonicsphere over your head!
I only started learning how to play the guitar about five weeks ago & I'm documenting my entire journey on here so watching this was super motivational.
Great to have this interview with this usually rather shy luthier. Have followed Dennis’s work since I read an interview in UK’s The Guitar Magazine with Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding of XTC, describing being given/ gifted completely off-the-wall custom guitars personally by Dennis. Loved those shapes, and loved pretty much every design he’s released ever since.
I've had 2 Serus Js, both with p90s, and they're brilliant. I'm a single coil guy but man I do not hate the sound of those rail humbuckers in this video. Not bad at all.
My Novo Miris J guitar will be on the way soon! For any potential buyers, just know that these are the best guitars you'll ever put your hands on.....that is certain. Mine is a custom version I haven't seen produced yet. Well over a year later, it takes patience, but this guitar is going to be played a lot! I can't wait!!!
As a Novo owner, I’d totally encourage you to shoot for one. They are, in my opinion, superbly made instruments with tons of character that really beg to be played. I never bonded as quickly or as deeply with a guitar as I did with my first Novo.
@@marquee-moonAgreed. I stupidly sold mine because the fretwork was so flawless and I played it so much that they started to wear pretty quickly and the thought of having someone refret it kept me up at night. I waited for one with stainless frets, finally found one and grabbed it. Guitar was superb but I didn't like the frets - too much "zing", not enough warmth. Sold it and ordered one almost identical to my first one and it's on its way to me from NC as we speak. I'm pretty stoked.
Interesting story and nice designs with that traditional look but still different. I never got into the CNC manufacturing but had considered it before I retired. However, my thing was "handmade" and I wanted to stick with that to the end as much as possible. That and not growing the business beyond my control. Good luck--you're definitely doing a lot of things correctly--keep at it!
what is that piece of music the guy is playing around 10.40 or is he jus improvising?? beautiful... i have my novo arriving in 3 months!!! sooooo excited.
I like the wood texture. I am analyzing to buy on, to order one like the one on his chest. It is possible to buy one without scratches, without worn areas. ?
I don’t have the dough, but I love the look and sounds of these guitars! Would love the opportunity to play one, one day? I think they’re all beautiful.
At a certain price point, a high degree of playability is a must, and at the level of Novo, and other brands similarly priced, that high level is generally met. This means that the aesthetic has to be the real selling point. I think Dennis' guitars look great. I wouldn't want one for myself, but I can appreciate the designs. I make my own guitars now, they way I want them, but I saw a few things in this video I hadn't considered.
These are amazing guitars. It's really a shame about the price. I'm not even saying they aren't worth the money, but it's unlikely I'll ever be able to own one, unfortunately.
Ok. Obviously cool guitars. But let me get this straight. 4k plus for guitars done on a CNC, plek with parts and pickups made by others. We are paying for what? His design. Nothing wrong with that but let’s be clear…. Another guitar for those who have disposable cash and not for those of the everyday.
Bahahahaha as a person with many vegans and myself have tried it, this is VERY ACCURATE 😂. We live in a “pick your poison” world. So let’s pick our poison, am I right?
