"The player I'd like to become" boy, that's worth a video discussion right there.

The classical folks call the tonal and timbre variations/ availability as “colors”, which I really like. “Listen to all the colors!!”

The immediacy, as you mention - an almost complete lack of inertia.... The incredible evenness of response across the strings and up and down the fingerboard - almost a 'wall of sound' effect.... The bloom of harmonics / overtones after that initial attack... the sustain for days... truly a beautiful instrument that a man could spend many, happy years growing with. Magical stuff from you and the team there in ZA, thanks for this!

Such a lifetime investment in both your craft and yourself, worth every bit its price. So beautiful and alive, and much improved after only 6 months of being played in. Thank You for the update, so glad you're bonding with this instrument (its not always guaranteed to happen). ❤

The auditory response of that guitar is astounding.

Lovely my friend. There's nothing like bonding with an instrument that moves you to expand the way you hear and experience the guitar.

Thank you for sharing the joy of music with us. Casimi = sonic boom. 😎

Beautiful tone and range, the sustain is immense as the years pass it will only get even better .I think you may have a guitar for life that you will always cherish. 🤩👍

Kindred spirit! I LOVE boutique guitars. That guitar is incredible.

What a nice Christmas present that you gave yourself!!!

One of the best sounding instruments I’ve heard ..and I own many. Thanks for your update. Looking forward to more.!

Speechless! Your playing combined with this instrument is other worldly. Congrats all round. 😇🐚

I think it's important to talk about how a handmade guitar will "open" up with time. I think that another video at one year would be a fantastic update. Also, great descriptions about the qualities of an exceptional instrument, thank you. Fantastic video. (glad to see there's no pick guard on that beauty!)

Beautiful hearing your melodies on different instruments, particularly this one. Bravo!

I certainly has one of the most pleasing tones I have heard.

I love the passion with which you describe this guitar, Michael.

I really like this guitar, like alot 🎉🎉🎉🎉

It's undoubtedly a superlative union of engineering and art. Oddly, knowing it inspires you makes me happy. I wish you many years of continued happiness and growth with that beautiful instrument.

A wonderful guitar as well as great playing, what a combination for success.

Speechless.

It's a beautiful guitar Michael. I don't know if you're into naming your instruments, but I kind of feel it needs a name. Like a legendary warriors sword. As an acoustic guitar maker I aspire to one day making such a glorious instrument and having it played by someone as talented as you.

Sounds absolutely magnificent! Truly special. Your intuition was incredible to request a first ever non-cutaway version

My favorite luthier-made guitars are currently Somogyis and Walkers. Having acquired two Somogyis, I got my first Kim Walker OM (Adi./Braz.) six months ago. Six months later now, this dream guitar roars louder than a lion.

Ah, the subjunctive. The gerund and gerundive probably lurk in the deep recesses of your grammatical understanding too, but maybe the key to unlocking the mystery of the breadth and depth of this creation is to embrace the impossibility of defining that which is so visceral, yet ineffable…Pseuds’ Corner here I come!

Raindrops in canyon Old wet rocks echo quietly But the drops are pure

We would so love to hear this guitar live. I am sad I missed it before you took it away with you. Thanks for this video Michael, so nice that the Guys not only made a beautiful instrument but they made an exceptional musical tool. To be inspired by an instrument is truly wonderful and extraordinary. 🙂

Glorious playing Michael of a beautiful instrument 👌

Really enjoying the piece you've been playing lately at 2:49

Thanks for sharing this update, Michael. It sound great and it sounds like it's been a great experience with much more to come!

The tone is absolute magical!

Great stuff! There's a mellowness to it now that I didn't hear in your first takes. Wonderful guitar and playing!

Samba Pa Ti. Nice choice!

Olson Sj cutaway in mahogany and sitka. Hopefully though my favorite luthier built instrument has yet to have been in my hands. The Casimi sounds massive and beautiful!

Curious, this is probably an unfair question… How would you describe the voice of this instrument compared to your Kostals? It would be interesting to hear you play different passages side-by-side with the different instruments you have and your gut impressions of what you’re hearing. I don’t mean to try to make a comparison in terms of better or worse just the difference you hear. I know they are all exceptional instruments and you are exceptionally gifted musician!

10:15 Clonk. Ha, love it!

Bad Ass Guitar!

Some lovely playing there bruv. Some sweet chromatics. Nothing more needs be said about the guitar. SY

😁"Clonk", I guess your timing was off a couple of seconds before, Michael. It doesn`t always goes as perfect as you want it to be ... The guitar sounds great.

I'm working with Guillaume Rancourt on a special archtop right now. It will be a while yet until it comes to fruition.

1. These are truly the best guitars, that just push you along the journey, 2. I'm curious where you are headed with your style.

I got a base price quote of $40,000 for a slot at the end of 2026. Been having trouble breathing ever since. Tachycardia too I think.

I think that is a keeper Michael. What will it sound like in 3 years? 15-20 years?? ❤

That is an amazing sounding guitar! Notes ring forever. Clean and clear as well. I'd like to know what strings you have on it and the scale length, please. Also, is the recording unedited? I have a couple of guitars made for me by excellent luthiers and while I really enjoy them, and paid a LOT less than Casimi go for, this one sounds inspiring. Thanks for posting.

What is the scale, nut width, fret radius, etc??

Hi Michael. Loverly video. What's the nut width measurement, please?

Terrific. Do you always use a plectrum?

Incredible end-game instrument. Not to disparage it in any way, it’s a work of art, but it sounds similar to my Doerr. What mic and preamp are you going through? Sounds amazing

I'm sure there are some sick kids in a hospital near you which would enjoy hearing that guitar. Sure, us guitar heads love it, but kids with not much time left to live would appreciate it even more I bet, in person.

What's the opening tune?

What's the scale length of this one ?

8:00 whats the tune?

No guitar for singers/songwriters