Playing 20 Insane & Rare Guitar Designs!
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3 жыл бұрынFrom skateboard lap steels, to shovel guitars, hurling sticks, ironing boards, water skis, cadillacs, whiskey barrels, ammo cans, oil cans, rattlesnakes, and skeleton arms... yes, you read that right... here are some of the most insane guitar designs I've played over the years!
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@nunyubiznezz 3 жыл бұрын
All those guitars have one thing in common. Their existence is justified by Justin Johnson.
@gigigalasso1862 3 жыл бұрын
Bam yes!
@King_cat9 2 жыл бұрын
And he plays the hell out of em. Who else does that??
@jeremyofthejungle 2 жыл бұрын
I dig that
@serbianwerewolf1458 2 жыл бұрын
@@King_cat9 No one like Justin definitely.
@novotiz 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah!!!
@Julian-bq9qv 2 жыл бұрын
I just love the fact that he uses the ammo can guitar to lay "Give Me Back My Bullets". He is a master in every way.
@JohnnyLooseTV Жыл бұрын
Damn, i did not catch that the first time around, good call out! Awesome
@jacobwolf3128 3 жыл бұрын
Me: "Justin what's wrong?!" Justin, staring at a bag of doritos: "I can play this"
@guitardzan5641 3 жыл бұрын
I would be a fool to bet against it....
@kegoguinness 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, Justin, that's nacho instrument...
@richardcarew4708 3 жыл бұрын
hey.. I do that too... it's an integral part of my ADT drums... any damned thing... pair of chopsticks.. next thing ya know.. you too are a rock and roll star 🌟... far out man... pretty cheap way to hit the big time
@richardcarew4708 3 жыл бұрын
so to speak... don't hit em too hard if you still want to eat them... quells my enthusiasm.. jest a little
@richardcarew4708 3 жыл бұрын
my black cat likes Doritos... he is actually pretty enthusiastic about it
@user-ml1qo4dy9r 3 жыл бұрын
2:48 gimme back my bullets with that 3-string is heavenly beautiful
@jimcarter6669 3 жыл бұрын
Played on ammo can, of course. I bet putting bullets in it would definitely alter the sound.
@joysguitars1376 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Thanks Justin for including the Ammo Can!
@dudeonacow9917 2 жыл бұрын
It is my favorite of his songs, the tone is just so unreal.
@scottyp1303 2 жыл бұрын
Has anyone took the time to make a play/guitar list with time stamps?
@juggermouse9679 2 жыл бұрын
I've never watched a 25-minute trailer for an artist's talent before. I want this to become more of a thing.
@lonesurvivingcourier1670 3 жыл бұрын
A lap steel guitar made out of a skateboard?! 😮 That is some mad scientist level genius right there! Whatever you play sounds incredible. There's nothing better than your brand of dirty blues after a long day. If you keep playing I'll keep listening 👍
@jasal5877 3 жыл бұрын
Plus you can get 20% of its components at the hardware store in the dawer handle section.
@groovefretboard 2 жыл бұрын
Yah I met the inventor of that brand. It’s cool design
@KevinORourke25 3 жыл бұрын
@16:24 "While my old car gently leaks" (marvel mystery oil)!
@diogeneskoolaid8437 2 жыл бұрын
that ammo can sounded pretty sweet. I sometimes think Justin may have spent an evening or two doing some business at the crossroads.
@guitardzan5641 3 жыл бұрын
PROOF: You can improvise anything but talent....And the willingness to WORK HARD..... I honestly believe Justin Johnson is a true genius.
@harmonicamanrandy 3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to agree with you on that one.
@joyceshealy5389 Жыл бұрын
He sure is! I love to look at all the boots he has!! And wears um so well!! And I keep thinking he's go pull off a boot and play it! He kicks ass! I so love ❤ everything he plays And does. I found him by accident 3 or 4 days ago and it's been non stop JUSTIN every since and it's go stay that way! I'm in AWE!
@ericgendell8874 2 жыл бұрын
Every time I listen to Justin, I am more impressed. While I have always loved dazzling displays of virtuousity, Justin expresses in fewer notes, with space, tome, feel and melody, sustaining interest and attention long after the shredders become boring and redundant.
@oldguy5381 3 жыл бұрын
Kinda kills the hole tone wood argument.
@eggyboi1217 2 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, electric guitars get the majority their tone from their pickups and whatever amp you put them through. Tone wood really only makes a difference in acoustics.
@SoulofAncient 2 жыл бұрын
@@eggyboi1217 You're honestly correct. There are a few people who have done proper scientific test of this to find the only thing tone wood changes in electrics is the length of resonance. Even then it's hardly anything and the change in tone is pretty much imperceptible to the human ear
@markusgarvey 2 жыл бұрын
A guitar is not made with a soul, you have to give it one.
@SoulofAncient 2 жыл бұрын
@@markusgarvey Amen, brother
@WPAPi3.14 2 жыл бұрын
@@SoulofAncient !
@ananymouboy7914 3 жыл бұрын
Justin is my man. I can listen to him playing all day. Not only is the playing amazing but there is no shortage of style in Justin.
@user-hv4dx4qr2p 2 жыл бұрын
Это великолепно! Талантливое владение инструментом, виртуозное обращение со странными музыкоиздающими предметами! Поражён и восхищён!!!!!! Браааавоооо!!!
@jeffmills6258 3 жыл бұрын
Justin Johnson could play a paper towel holder and make it sound sexy. He's truly a master of his craft. Love that it shares it so freely.
@gigigalasso1862 3 жыл бұрын
Lord you arent kidding he brings life spirit into every instrument he touches
@redgunnit 2 жыл бұрын
I mean, he's played a diddley now before. That's pretty much a wooden dowel with a string nailed to it.
@davidschmidt9339 2 жыл бұрын
Justin never ceases to amaze me with his creations. Then on top of his builds, he is so good at playing them. Insane stuff
@Aakarsh1068 3 жыл бұрын
I respect anyone who's keeping the Blues alive in this time and age. And especially you.
@aliendingus1991 3 жыл бұрын
7:48 That Cadillac 8-string is a beaut, & Justin knew exactly what to do with it!
@lennieblue 3 жыл бұрын
That was weird and insane. Loved it! What a trip!! I didn't see any comments about the snake rattle. That was just.... can't put words to it. Very cool.
@kennyalwaysdies1 2 жыл бұрын
Even with 1.1 million subscribers and 194 million views, this dude is severely underrated.
@scottmcgraw3749 2 жыл бұрын
Further proof that if someone puts a string on it Justin can play it like a gangsta. I'll even go so far as to say he can somehow play a guitar with no strings. Mind-blowing talent.
@matthewcox7985 10 ай бұрын
Sign in a music store: Guitars for sale. Cheap - no strings attached.
@lairdcummings9092 3 жыл бұрын
Basically, if it exists, it can be turned into a guitar. Gotcha.
@kingbrutusxxvi 3 жыл бұрын
I just kept kept going, "That's the coolest one yet!... No wait! That's the coolest one yet!... WHOA! THAT'S the coolest one yet!... DANG IT, JUSTIN!" ... BTW, Nice assist by Wild Bill Hickok on the hubcap, sir! ;-)
@useruser400 2 жыл бұрын
I used to really like dirty blues. Then I saw this Justin Johnson video and realized that I’d never even heard dirty blues! This is dirty blues taken to some other dimension. It’s some of the most amazing music ever made.
@JohnTurner313 2 жыл бұрын
"Gimme Back My Bullets" on the ammo can guitar is my favorite, but they're all amazing in a master's hands! Great compilation!
@brianfalls5894 2 жыл бұрын
It never ceases to amaze me the things Justin can play. I got hooked on listening to him a few years ago when I saw a video of him playing a 3 string flat shovel and he was tearing it up big time! I've been a fan ever since. This guy's got some real talent no doubt.
@joyceshealy5389 Жыл бұрын
Me too! He shud put HIM & SHOVEL ON TIC TOK!
@chupacadaveres 3 жыл бұрын
Best music video on youtube. Period!
@sbw1794 3 жыл бұрын
Whomever clicked the thumbs down clearly has lost their mind!!!! Love all these guitars!!!!! 🤟🤘😎🥃🍻 The cool cat playing them ain't half bad either 😉🤣🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 You're the man Justin 🤘😎🍻🍻🍻🥃🥃🥃❤
@POVLA 3 жыл бұрын
Had to be jealous musicians or forlorn lovers. Or both.
@misterflibble6601 3 жыл бұрын
Surely they couldn't find their reading glasses and clicked the thumbs down by mistake
@ghostface1183 2 жыл бұрын
they was crying so much at the beauty of these guitars they couldnt see what to press xD
@mcrow3856 3 жыл бұрын
That rattlesnake rattle. Wow.
@eldredbird225 3 жыл бұрын
Ok...Gimme back my bullets on an ammo can is pure genius. SO is every other moment in this video. Justin is truly the master. He could play his shoestrings if he wasn't wearing cowboy boots!
@ambu6478 2 жыл бұрын
Justin, what an amazing collection of unusual and great sounding guitars.... and you manage to play them all so well !!! Thanks for sharing!!
@robinemery 3 жыл бұрын
Wow Justin you've got quite the collection and you play every one of them perfectly ❤️JJ❤️
@mathias6528 3 жыл бұрын
give me back my bullets on the ammo can .. perfect! just perfect!!
@captainron2412 3 жыл бұрын
I never seen anyone play with 3 hands. JJ is a monster
@giuseppeconti7363 2 жыл бұрын
I can listen to this blues all day …this is how I would like to play the guitar in my dreams . No matter what guitar he play , it just sound so awesome … the tone is in the fingers of the player , Justin you are an amazing talented guitar player , Great video ! 👏👏👏
@charlesatchison 3 жыл бұрын
My fingers were crossed hoping that the Baromitar made the cut :) Great video, awesome collection.
@joshuadoss1955 2 жыл бұрын
Man the sound from the ironing board got my emotions.
@crrc8731 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite design , The shovel. Favorite performance the ironing board! Great compilation 👍
@paulroyal2177 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! One of JJ's best videos. NONE of these "guitars" ever sounded better, than in this video. JJ adds so much "earthy", "smoky", "aching" tone to these guitar riffs that I could swear he was making sounds for a retro Quentin Tarantino movie.
@maxmari53 2 жыл бұрын
Your talent, and gift and hard work are simply amazing and incredible. A joy to watch you play those guitars. Thank you
@cashj29 3 жыл бұрын
My dream for when I’m older is to be able to play as good as you do. I’m a big fan
@paulajohnson139 3 жыл бұрын
Justin's ability (aided by thousands of hours of hard work, I'm sure) is on full display. To play his own accompaniment is a skill most guitarists don't have. Good job, Justin!
@sandragirard8054 2 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome! Couldn’t take my eyes off this video. You are so talented, unique and entertaining. Simply amazing. Your jewelry is fab as well in all of your videos. A new fan, for sure!👍👍🎸
@dustinmeeks1751 2 ай бұрын
Your music, the guitars and settings are like a five-star restaurant for the senses...simply brilliant
@TubetakerBHV 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite part is the 1840s barometer lap steel guitar. Sounds amazing under the hands of a true master of his art. Thank you for uploading!
@bldallas 2 жыл бұрын
OK, shovel and cigar box stuff is awesome, but the snake tail rattle on the 9 string blew me away. Also the clip at Cadillac Ranch. So cool!
@philkonestos2837 3 жыл бұрын
Your 9 string guitar is the reason I fell in love with my twelve string again, or now 9 string. I always had the problem of "too much octave string not enough normal string" when picking the lower strings with my thumb. So I only used it for strumming. When only strung with 9 strings the problem is gone, and I can enjoy it way more.
@user-ml1qo4dy9r 3 жыл бұрын
Never clicked so fast for a KZfaq video ever
@SH-gr1bc 3 жыл бұрын
Έλα ρε πατριώτη!
@heynow2302 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome cool as always is when i see something anew to me here. :-)
@MrKahrum 3 жыл бұрын
You dont know the thrill of a new etho video
@thehouseofronin9209 3 жыл бұрын
You know; it just doesn't get any cooler than this! Justin can find a way to touch your soul with his music no matter what item your imagination can dream up! He's truly a magic man on strings! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride Justin! Btw... you should make and sell some more of these unique guitars. Especially the wash tub six string!
@markcoutts1796 Жыл бұрын
I have to say living in the U.k Iv never thought much of blues, but since discovering you Im starting to feel a little love affair with the blues' developing! Thanks Justin. Keep doing what you do & I will keep on listening.
@naokithewicker3980 2 жыл бұрын
Just inspired me to pick up my guitar again. Went down a rabbit hole watching you play starting with swamp blues, spent the last 3 hours. Thank you for what you do.
@samstamos427 3 жыл бұрын
Dig the "Faux holes" on the skateboard. The vine on the fretboard of the throaty washtub. The weepin' oil can. Da Octapus playin' das beer und hubcap! And Shiver me Timbers! Always plenty of good hooch flowin'! A great start to the evening.. Cheers...
@thomasd9237 Жыл бұрын
All excellent .!. I want one of those ammo can guitars. Very cool sounds
@19jessejames83 2 жыл бұрын
Justin you are a damn genius....I cant get enough of watching you do your thing. Keep on keeping on bro.
@lynnsaintignan9699 Жыл бұрын
How talented can you get. Justin proves it. Love love love his music. His guitars, everything. And he's easy on the eyes too!
@belterheadin3570 2 жыл бұрын
everything you play simply blows me away
@linaloveslove 9 ай бұрын
2.50 - EPIC!!! Feeling transported.
@bul166 2 жыл бұрын
I feel quite a bit better now..., was pretty down & feeling kinda alone. This music touches my soul and makes me feel understood somehow. Idk, I’m not trying to be corny, but certain people’s playing hits me perfect. Justin is one of those players. He’s not just once in a lifetime, he’s once, ever.
@triawillow1972 3 жыл бұрын
Smokin' 🔥😤🌬️💨
@mikeortega6072 2 жыл бұрын
well played man, you brought out the inner beast in each strung instrument
@SuggestUBest 2 жыл бұрын
I cannot stop my head from moving with the beats.😍😍😍. It is mesmerizing.
@gaylenenorton6860 2 жыл бұрын
"While my guitar gently weeps"! - gorgeous!
@TheBentarm 3 жыл бұрын
Incredibly, I've only just stumbled upon Justin. What a genius! I have a disability and guitar playing is therapy for me. I'm not good but gee this guy inspires me to get better!
@katarinabolduc7115 2 жыл бұрын
wow Justin, you are wonderful how you transport and you take us to another world of music, I love it 😍😍
@threethymes Жыл бұрын
Wow. The Parting Glass played on an ironing board in front of an open fire with a glass of something to drink. Just incredible. The attention to detail in the music and settings makes every moment perfection.
@Bobthebuilder.69 2 жыл бұрын
Keep these videos coming...you're amazing
@SkunkPunch73 3 жыл бұрын
So much talent and absolutely stunning skills all inside of one human is just mind blowing. How you can just make whatever strings you touch just screams out to the very inner soul of people is just ummm hell I can’t even find the words to explain what I’m trying to say.. thank you very kindly Justin for giving us such and amazing ride into the sky so we can fly away from the modern worlds stress and troubles. Stay safe and healthy Dr Johnson 😘👍✌️
@zackrector1113 3 жыл бұрын
Justin Johnson always finds a way to shock me with his style of guitar playing
@otterlydan258 2 жыл бұрын
That's one rockin way to live life. Keep it up buddy!
@davidbartley989 2 жыл бұрын
It's snowing like crazy in upstate NY today, but watching this, it's summertime!
@xb5883 3 жыл бұрын
Justin, you are always awesome but the skateboard takes it to the next level! You've inspired me...I have to try building one.
@oddsendzwithso-busyllc864 3 жыл бұрын
U r so talented. Keep doing what GOD put u here to do. Its amazing just to watch u create!
@robertmcdowell6936 3 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with another "Skateboard guitar" is very, very cool! My favorite though is the Whiskey Barrel, that's why I have one of Justin's Signature Whiskey Barrel from Big "D" Guitars.
@myneckhurts_tt 3 жыл бұрын
you are a beautiful man with beautiful guitar playing. keep rockin! 🤟
@johnhanover2229 2 жыл бұрын
Hypnotic and dark yet so cool.
@JohnDoe-qu8ny 3 жыл бұрын
Cool skateboard 🛹trick 😎👌thanks Johnson
@christinefox6926 3 жыл бұрын
He is the best at playing. I could listen all day.
@marialenaho5249 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great music! I don't love these guitars so much, but I love their solo and music!
@BigDaddy-rg8gb 3 жыл бұрын
Talent is an amazing thing. Many of the big names don't hold a candle to this dude. It's all about marketing
@markopolo2172 2 жыл бұрын
This is too many layers of badass to keep up with
@tvstaticjumperz5439 2 жыл бұрын
The skateboard i think was the first video i ever watched been hooked ever since! I hope Justin comes to Australia some day!
@poochcastilon 2 жыл бұрын
I love whatever Justin plays
@igorpetroff842 2 жыл бұрын
Give this man any stuff and he will make it sound! Bravo!
@GUITARKITWORLD 3 жыл бұрын
Woah! That's one crazy intro! I thought a tuck or a V8 was passing through. Oh wait, it's just a Rocking Skateboard! Dayum! you guys just never run out of ideas! haha Love it! 🤘😈🤘
@paulomolina4723 3 жыл бұрын
Haha V8 skateboard lol
@rafaelruiz-tagle358 3 жыл бұрын
That was a spectacular video! Loved every minute of it and the guitars are so awesome! You know how to make somebody's day! :-)
@joetuxhorn5168 3 жыл бұрын
My God the tone of that caddy tailfin guitar is incredible
@Jack.Waters 3 жыл бұрын
Now that was a wild Ride. Thanks. As many have said, you can make anything with a string sound Great. The Artist makes the Instrument.
@nixie8435 3 жыл бұрын
😁That skateboard cracked me up! I was not expecting that 👍
@marianfarmsworth3265 2 жыл бұрын
Omg I've been on the Lag Train. I just was introduced to you last night. Justin you have a new #1 fan. You are AMAZING! LOVE everything about your videos! From the music to your boots and the backdrops where you play. Music bleeds from your Soul honey! Thank you so much for being you!
@shawnskiba5874 3 жыл бұрын
Recognize most of these instruments. Should play some of these more often. I bet they miss you. God bless
@mikeadams1723 2 жыл бұрын
Man Justin everytime I see these videos and hear you playing this way it reminds me of a story about the other Mister Johnson at the crossroads with the devil tuning his guitar you're the best guitar picker this side of the Mississippi in my eyes
@GroovyKim 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fabulous, Justin! You deliver each and every time, but this is exceptional! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍
@robinleebraun7739 3 жыл бұрын
Justin is amazing. He seems to be able to play any kind of stringed instrument. Another thing I have learned from this video is that having a magnetic pickup frees one from the constraints of acoustics and acoustic instruments. You can almost strap it to a bent broomstick with one or more tunable strings attached and get a pretty good guitar. Then all you need is talent.
@harmonicamanrandy 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, I agree. Most people, however, are builders or the player. Rarely do you see both modes of thinking in one person.
@Fastrip 2 жыл бұрын
you are insane! Its just awesome to watch the whole video.
@BlueYiperoo 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful playing on all of those guitars and... I'm jealous of your hair.
@Zeronzable Жыл бұрын
the beauty of art and music
@JosephMcChristmas 2 жыл бұрын
ZOMG! That tone at 2:48!! That sounds soooooo gooooood
@jamielee4403 3 жыл бұрын
Justin you have gift to aspiring people to be better thanks
@zamothegodfather8392 29 күн бұрын
Justin Johnson i am a big fan of yours from south Africa 🇿🇦
@Raul1971xxx Жыл бұрын
No matter with what material are those instruments made off.. They sound awesome in good hands.
@jamieokane989 2 жыл бұрын
This guy isn’t a musician, he’s a magician!👌🏴
@524Racing 2 жыл бұрын
Justin can make anything sound phenomenal
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