Hi Michael,There's a reason he's called the Wizard and that's it. Told me once, get me a box with a string and I'll get some music from it. Cheers Steve

Thanks. Cheers Steve

I'll pass it on the Justin. Thanks for the feedback. He has a new album out "If Walls Could Talk" It is on repeat in my workshop most of the time. check it out here www.justinjohnsonlive.com/music.html Cheers Steve

He surely can. Heck of a nice guy too. Cheers Steve

No Arguments there. Cheers Steve

Damm LMAO!

If your reason for disliking the video is too stupid to be put in the comments, you better believe that's a downvote.

Lmao!

Maybe they had too much free beer and misclicked trying to like the video

Hell yeah bud

Well that almost makes us neighbours. I have to agree he certainly is. Justin just sent me a copy of his new album. "Drivin' It Down" which as with he last Album "If Walls Could Talk". Was recorded in Johnny Cash's Recording studio with Johnny Carter Cash operating the recording equipment. Cool Stuff. Cheers Steve

He is and a true gentleman as well. Cheers Steve

Hi Rob, Isn't simple the best way. Cheers Steve

That he is . Cheers Steve

No arguments from me on that score. Cheers Steve

If you think he is brilliant here you should check out his new album " If Wall Could Talk" here. www.justinjohnsonlive.com/music.html NOW that is brilliant. Cheers Steve

+Martin Ulstein Thanks, It was a fun shoot. Justin's a really great fella. Cheers Steve

I was delight to have him on the show and the guitars leaning up against the wall were build by a friend of mine as well. Thanks for your comment . Cheers Steve

Both can be grown. But it will be you not anyone else. Practice and stay away from Barber Shop. lol Cheers Steve

@@Woodworkingmasterclass this has to be the best reply I've seen on youtube. Absolutely brilliant!

@@fezzes428 One has to look on the Bright side, it helps. lol. Cheers Steve

No problem, stop going to the hairdresser, Start working hard on your guitar.

. @@Woodworkingmasterclass If only it were that simple.

He Certainly is. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers Steve

Way to go. Hope you enjoy playing it a much and you enjoyed making it. If you ever see Justin live I'm sure he would be happy to crank out a tune on it for you. Cheers Steve

Hi Dare, All good fun have another go at it. Cheers Steve

Marcel, I'm with you. One string how hard could it be???? He makes it look easy. Great fun to noodle though. Cheers Steve

Thanks, appreciate your feedback. Cheers Steve

A pleasure Caroline, pleased you enjoyed it. Cheers Steve

Hi Matt, Easy enough to make get a stick, and old box piece of wire and a couple of screws. Cheers Steve

I think the man behind the fingers has a lot to do with it. Cheers Steve

As trumpeters say, music is 10% metal and 90% meat.

I think he may be right. Cheers Steve

I think he is on to something there. Cheers Steve

You mean there's more......Cheers Steve

Instrument actually comes from America. But both start with an A, so close! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diddley_bow

+ajciccar3 So simple, yet so effective. Thanks for the comment. Cheers Steve

That it does. Cheers Steve

He's good. Just released a new album here's one of the tracks that's a favorite of mine. Cheers Steve kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7doatR-sL3ZgIU.html

He has a new album out called "If Walls could Talk" It really is fantastic. Get a sample here www.rootsmusicschool.com/if-walls-could-talk.html Cheers Steve

Yes he is Matt. Cheers Steve

Best check with his Wife Nikki first. lol Cheers Steve

him and H111 should get together.

JJ & Samantha Fish... would be incredib;le

If it comes form the heart how can it be wrong? Cheers Steve

He is good. Cheers Steve

Lmao

Sure is. Cheers Steve

He could make spaghetti sing Danie. lol Cheers Steve

Hi Ross, He's good, I have most of his albums now. Cheers Steve

Hi Henry, He sure can. Cheers Steve

Hi ya Duck. As they say an Oldie but a Goodie. Cheers Steve

Hi Jonathan, That's his Wizzard Hat. Cheers Steve

even better :-)

Enjoy it. Thanks for the comment. Cheers Steve

Pretty simple but it works. Cheers Steve

Still enough wood left so go make one. lol Cheers Steve

It was a pleasure to have him on the show. Cheers Steve

It never goes out of tune! Cheers Steve

In a word daniel. YES. Cheers Steve

Yes they seem to have had a resurgence. Hope it eveoked some wonderful childhood memories. Cheers Steve

Great to hear, hope you enjoying playing it. Thanks for the comments. Cheers Steve

+Woodworking Masterclass thanks!

+Woodworking Masterclass by the way, how long was the stick and what where the dimensions of the box?

I have no idea. That's the beauty of the Diddle Bow. There are no set dimensions. Not even for the string, but they do last longer if you use a heavier gauge. For the length of stick pick one between 23" and 32". The longer it is the deeper the sound. Cheers Steve

+Woodworking Masterclass ok, I'm gonna make it tonight!

He's a very talented guy that's for sure. Cheers Steve

...and PLAY. Cheers Steve

Justin's just finishing off a new Album called "If Wall Could Talk" Really nice guy to be around. Cheers Steve

+mad dogg Keep up the good work. Cheers Steve

+mad dogg Hope it goes well for you. Cheers Steve

Thanks. Cheers Steve

Welcome Steve

Only if you can play that well. :) Cheers Steve

He is. :) Cheers Steve

I've passed your request on to Justin, we'll see. Cheers Steve

Come to St. Petersburg, Russia)

Phillip Newton I saw Justin at Columbia restaurant in Sarasota today, so he did come to the area! Did you get to go see him?

That he is. Cheers Steve

the bow is what's awesome

We thanks for that. The pieces were in my rubbish bin the night before and I must admit I was blown away when he got a tune out of it. Cheers Steve

bice. I'm working on a 13' redwood bar slab as I write this. Cheers mate.

Bet the smell of the timber is wonderful. Lucky Lad. Cheers Steve

Maybe because they were all green screened. Good pick-up. But it takes nothing away from Justin's music. Cheers Steve

@@Woodworkingmasterclass not at all, he sounds awesome

Justin has several tutorials on 4 strings. Check out this one. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9-eppaT2JuaYXU.html Cheers Steve

No Sorry. Cheers Steve

Thank's all the same. I'll look around and see if I can find something on the inter-webs. :)

No design needed really, as all it is is a box. From memory it was a 30" neck. Here's an even rougher one made by Seasick Steve. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLZ_gLx5sL2rhHk.html Cheers Steve

I went and did some searching and I have decided to go for the three stringed cigar box guitar. There are a few tutorials out there and it does look really simple. One more question. I don't intend to put an electric amplifier on my guitar, but most of the ones I have seen have them. Can I get away with just keeping it acoustic?

The first couple I made was acoustic. They worked fine. The other way is to put in a piezo pickup they cost around $1.00. Cheers Steve

Hi, Paul thanks for the heads up. Yep Love Seasick Steve too.

He certainly can and as I mentioned below he has a new album just released. " If Walls Could Talk" It's available from his website www.rootsmusicschool.com/store.html Cheers Steve

I'm sure that is the case. Thanks for your comment. Cheers Steve

Absolutely Joy, he must have music pumping through his veins 24/7. Cheers Steve

That's why he's the "Wizzard" Cheers Steve

He's good. Cheers Steve

Funny about that, I wonder why? lol,. Cheers Steve

A single key piano could work wonders if you stop its string with a slide. Or even a fingernail.

Très vrai, il est bon. Merci Steve

Just a piece I had lying around the shed and the string was a piece of thick-ish wire. Any timber will do and any guitar string will do or wire. Cheers Steve

Woodworking Masterclass ok thank you. I planned on building them for family who plays them.

Christopher Jackson in the American south it is traditionally the wire from a screen door or bailing wire. the wire at the bottom of a store bought straw broom was sought after as well lol. but just buy a pack of guitar strings see which you prefer the tone of.

Juan D Giron I would guess the thicker the better, at least for this

Juan D Giron , horse hair

I debraided and used brake line from an old bike. Made a 1 and 3 stringer. And a size 17 craftsmen socket for MY slider. Worked great, but Idk how to play a GET-TAR for nothin...

+Gestapo Pussyranch He's a great guy as well. Just bringing out a new album. Cheers Steve

Absolutely. Cheers Steve

No worries cobber. Cheers Steve

Just improvisation, on the spot. Cheers Steve

He's good that's for sure. Cheers Steve

He's good, no doubt about it. Cheers Steve

Never hear that before :) Cheers Steve

Ask Justin www.justinjohnsonlive.com/ Cheers Steve

Talent+ Dave, Cheers Steve

True. Cheers Steve

Hi Shaikh, I never knew that. Good to know. Cheers Steve

I'm sure he could. Cheers Steve

I have no doubt... I've seen some of his other vids and I loved the shovel slide show!

Спасибо. Cheers Steve

Вам спасибо. Я очень уважаю людей,которые делают хорошую работу своими руками. Мира Вам и счастья,Steve.

Благодарю вас, и вы можете иметь мир в своей жизни и долгий и счастливый Steve

Oh Yeah!

Hi Ivan, thanks for the comment and I agree and very easy to tune as well! Cheers Steve

Cool. Cheers Steve