Wilcox is all about stories, ain't he? Just love his poetic mind & heart, and man, he can play guitar, too!

Sir, I have hiked the Smokies a long time. I’m 63. I have a picture of my grandpa holding me by a sign to Clingmans Dome when I was just a few months of age. I own a small home on the Little River that comes out of the Smokies. I play the acoustic guitar. It does my heart good to know that sweet music from such a fine musician is coming from a Smoky Mountain tree. I will listen to you and your Olson guitar for as long as I can. I absolutely love your story. Play and sing and speak the sweet language the world needs to hear. Thank you

He has such a way with chords and lyrics. It's amazing to hear him.

I could listen to him talk about guitars all day...great story teller

The juxtaposition of David's maniacal laugh with the beautiful musicianship always entertains and impresses. Had the opportunity to see a house concert a few years ago and it was one of the best musical concerts I've ever experienced.

The story and the sound, both beyond beautiful.

Master story teller. Master guitar builder. The Master Tree Grower. . .

Had the pleasure of hosting a house concert last month with David. Such a special experience. Wonderful human being and musician.

What a national treasure this is David Wilcox.

David, I love your authenticity and your laugh. You are so deserving of this James Olson guitar! Your songs continue to inspire and amaze me. Thank you for delivering your heart and message for us to hear.

'when there's nothing left, you will always have what you gave to love' .....great lyric

I did not expect learn so much about acoustic guitars, now I understand all my old Martin feel about their treasures.

Your Olson has great clarity and the highs are bright. Don't ever let it out of your sight!

I discovered David Wilcox as a summer camp director in NH in 1988. He dominated that summer among all the staff. Some of his tunes still bring tears to my eyes. I wish there were a songbook of David Wilcox songs for dummies. I'll never be able to play like that.

What a beautiful sounding guitar.

thank you David and Acoustic Guitar magazine. as a luthier who is on the learning edge, hearing stories like these really inspire me. no better acoustic magazine than AG. thank you David for your songs and your stories, but more than that, your spirit. thank you James Olson for your craft, but more than that, your character.

Lovely story and a nice tune! I love it when he on the fly in the middle of the song tunes the D-string without interrupting the playing.

Regardless of the quality of the materials and the workmanship in any instrument, the end result is only potential. Not until it gets to the hands of master does it release that potential. David Wilcox is such a master of songwriting (and playing) that the true beauty of the guitar is revealed. This chord progression and voicing in this song reminds me of a Bach chorale. Of course, I've been a David Wilcox fan for years. I'm sorry I only just found this but I'll be coming back again and again.

For those wondering, the song is called "Deeper Still" on his album called "What You Whispered"

Listening to that masterpiece and your story was the best 20 minutes I've spent all year. Thank you for sharing your lovely music as well. Play on...

Simply beautiful. The guitar AND the discussion Oh! And the song!

Your joy over this instrument is contagious. A true treasure to hold, and in the right hands. Thanks for sharing.

Wonderful story, beautiful guitar. I love the song too!

Thank you. I am happy when your posts pop up on my phone. This is a beautiful guitar and fine story!

Brilliant musician... His story reminds me of his AMAZING song, "All The Roots Grows Deeper When It's Dry" especially given the 'Smokey' Mountains, Dry Climate with which this tree rested & matured... Just venting. Love Mr. Wilcox. I hold much respect for his talents. His old manager, Tom, is such a class act too. Wonderful humans. When I covered a couple of David's songs, "Common As The Rain" & "Rusty Old American Dream" which is off my 'Moonshiner' record. Search, Brian Allan Bode, "Moonshiner" & I do apologize for the shameful plug but it was so special to me when I heard from, Tom, and he said, David & I really like these versions. Not many take that "time" to make another feel good, even if only for a moment. That moment lasts a lifetime. Thank your for you talents & dedication, Mr. Wilcox. Respectfully, Brian Allan Bodë.

This is the BEST story... and Dave's music is just as awesome! Thank you Dave!!!

Awesome story, beautiful guitar and beautiful song. All nicely done. Two thumbs up!

Goosebumps while you were singing the song. Great guitar, SUPERB song. Love you David Wilcox

My life is better because I heard your story and listened to that perfect tone!

Beautiful. You deserve each other! Love the guitar and the story. Thanks David. i saw you in Newport KY 25 yrs ago. God bless.

As a native Minnesotan, I can say he does a great Minnesota accent when imitating Olson. Sweet story and clip.

One of my favourite listening moments on KZfaq.

Absolutely Beautiful Guitar, what a wonderful work of art!

Beautiful sound and story. Thanks.

Beautiful Olson. Deep low end and super bright high end. Perfection. ❤️

Wonderful story and beautiful song that brings out an incredible rich tone. Thanks, David.

Great story, beautiful playing...brilliant guitar. Thank you for sharing, David.

a beautiful guitar and a song that came from the angels, it's so beautiful it made me cry and smile at the same time....thank you.

omg this guitar sounds like heaven, amazing ...it has everything, bass, high, mids, sustain, beautiful envelope...AMAZING!

wow just sounds amazing thanks for the story also

I love it! Such a nice guy, wonderful story, brilliant guitar and beautiful song. Thanks for sharing!

Wonderful story and song! Thanks for sharing.

man im crying, you're words sound like poetry.....James Tayor's "youve got a friend" brought here......

I HAVE LISTENED TO HUNDREDS OF OLD AND NEW GUITARS IN MY SHORT 59 YEARS OF LIFE AND YOUR GUITAR IN MY OPINION HAS THE CLEANEST SOUND I HAVE EVER HEARD AND THIS GUITAR WOULD GIVE A HERRINGBONE A SERIOUS RUN FOR ITS MONEY.

Really enjoyed this video. The story telling intriguing. So much passion for your instrument. Beautiful song.

I went online and listened to multiple versions of him playing this, and this one here is the best rendition Iheard

Wow! You made my day with your story...and your playing and piece, is superb. You must do many scores.

Lovely guitar, story, and song. Thank you.

im envious , olson guitars sound amazing . nice tune too , gonna have to check out more wilcox.

Amazing story, beautiful guitar. I was lucky enough to meet him once backstage, and his laugh caught me off guard so great!!

Now that's a guitar sound to die for.

Wonderful Story and wonderful song. Thank you for sharing

What a great story lol, as a fellow acoustic addict i just loved hearing this story

What a great story, beautiful guitar, and lovely song!

good lord. that guitar cuts it. what a mellow/ crisp sound. damn.

Happy birthday David and thank you for that story.Your guitar is absolutely beautiful.

What a beautiful guitar! I wish I had ONE Olson. Love the story, and know about James and some of the wood he still has for special guitars. YOURS is very special, and the tone just so beautiful I had tears in my eyes. Outstanding! A real treasure!

That guitar sounds amazing....wow.....nice playing also love the story!

Thank you.. Has to be one of the best guitars I've heard.. Thank you for sharing the story and playing your extraordinary instrument.

Dave-I saved up for several years to have James build me one because of you. Listening to it, even beneath my clumsy fingers, is one of my great joys in life. Had I never heard your music...I would have missed that. Thank you for sharing...and please come back to Spokane.

Great story with a fitting ending allowing the guitar to tell its story. Made a believer out of me, thanks! All My Relations!

Wow … truly a masterpiece. Great video ✨💛

That’s awesome he mention T Rice. That guitar has me drooling

Loved the passion behind the story.

Oh wow! What a beautiful sparkle and projection coming out of that piece! It has a presence that nearly connects your mastoid bone to the bridge! Apparently the more note harmonics it can project from each string, the closer to the magnificent chorus of the universe you get! That spruce is now able to sing out the beauty it observed those many years, clinging to that rocky ledge and peering into the starry sky at God. Just wow, Dave! That guitar speaks love by its very essence. Thanks for sharing. BTW, I have a Breedlove Stage Dreadnought from about 5 years ago, and an old ‘63 Gibson J-50 acoustic Dreadnought. The Breedlove is exceptional, yet not quite as sweet as that piece in your video. Drooling!

Love this story! I saw him back in '88 here in San Antonio...loved it...David Wilcox, when are you coming to San Antonio, TX. One day soon I hope.

Holy Moses, this guitar sounds absolutely amazing, and really uniq. And thanks for the story :-)

I think this is the best sounding Olson I have ever heard.

Wow. That was great. And what an exquisite guitar.

A man with incredible talent and creative genius! Love this! ❤️

Beautiful. Thank you!

This is it! This is the best guitar ever produced by the hand of man! Beginning, middle and end. So right.

beautiful so inspiring sound of the guitar and melody . I love it

Everything about this video is beautiful.

hi. found tunings on another one of your vids thanks for sharing. beautiful song

I’m gonna have to find a way to try one of these Olson Guitars one of these days. They sound great!

Incredible. Thanks for that, David.

Stunning guitar.

So beautiful. Love this guy, too.

Thanks for sharing! Guitars are like people… all unique, precious, interesting…. But some are special - stand out from the rest. I am lucky to have one such guitar, that one is amazing too!

Great story. Yeah I don't know what it is about it but I've come back to listen to it 3 times. Even though I know the story now I just like hearing it. The mark of a good story teller.

I want an Olson soooo bad!!!! This guitar sounds amazing!!!!

GREAT GUITAR - THANKS

beautiful guitar and music.

Wonderful. Congratulations on your Heirloom Olson Beautiful Song also!

That is a beautiful guitar in every way. The song was also beautiful! 🤠

What a beautiful guitar!!

beautiful guitar

That rings like a beauty, my lord!

It’s beautiful!

Incredible sound!!! :-O

You will always have what you give to love. Thank you David.

I love your playing style!

This guy is fucking incredible.

this guys cool...could listen to him and his playing for hours....guitars are things of mystical beauty which only the 'chosen' few of us appreciate \m/

Acoustic Guitar Magazine - thank you for posting this video. David Wilcox - I hate you (in an "I'm envious of you for that guitar" kind of way). I don't have any reason to hate you, David Wilcox, the person - except for the part of you that was so fortunate and had that specific guitar built for you. Grrrrr.

Great story David....that guitar is incredible sounding...

It rings for ever. Legendary guitar maker.

Thank you David for sharing your passion for your prized amazing Olson, , , she sounds SO FINE! , , we may be related as my mother's family are Wilcox's as well, , you really look like my uncle Glen - Ha!

Stunning guitar and artist.