Does Size Matter? Luthier-built Guitars

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Published 2024-04-01
Happy accidents! The best and most humbling way of accepting one's flaws, which may well lead to progress. I think this is such an occasion.

Mic wise - I'm very silly! I do own a Stealth microphone from Aston too, which is an end address, and I just got them confused. This is an Aston Spirit. It's been a while since I've got the old recording gear out... maybe I could've gone without this particular happy accident. Sorry guys.

Subsequently, the sound waves are being bounced around a little bit and the sound isn't super pure. I'm noticing that it is for sure suffering in the environment of the workshop, free from acoustic panels and lots of open wall space capable of bouncing lots of sound waves. You can particularly hear this in the bass.

Leave a comment and we can all bully Hugo into letting me infiltrate his studio and record the Tyger guitar properly! Hope you can salvage something from this. If not, it was fun anyway and nice to introduce you to the guitars!

The walnut guitar is safely in it's new home, now, and it was as fun as I thought it was going to be to hand over the guitar to it's new home.

Catch you next time, let me know which guitar you prefer!

Daisy x

My Instagram: www.instagram.com/daisy_tempest/

Website: www.tempestguitars.com/

If you want to contribute to the channel my Patreon is: www.patreon.com/DaisyTempest

My tool wall:

Fret cutters: stewmac.sjv.io/0JWGgJ
Fret tang nippers: stewmac.sjv.io/RyB0xg
Fret hammer: stewmac.sjv.io/21j0E0
Mini plane (couldn't find my exact one but this is a good similar): stewmac.sjv.io/EK9dmW
Lie Nielsen No. 5: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/no-5-jack-plane-
Lie Nielsen No. 7: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/no-7-jointer-plane
Fretboard radius: stewmac.sjv.io/QyJd5a
Ruler small: stewmac.sjv.io/B0xdrB
Fret scale: https://stewmac.sjv.io/AWmM9K

All Comments (21)
  • @joshpayne463
    Ms. Daisy, you don't give yourself enough credit with your playing. It needs to be said. Every time you have, it sounded amazing.
  • WOW the resonance is amazing so much harmonic information even unfretted
  • You young lady are absolutely amazing. What an amazing talent you have.
  • @stephen3073
    WOW! Raucous applause for Daisy and her creations! Both guitars sound magnificent. Super responsive, very even in balance from low to mid to high, great, colorful overtones developing, sustain is off the charts, and the clarity is pure and crystalline. And to think, as they accrue a bit of age and playing time, they will continue to sound more complex and colorful. It's a kind of alchemy, rendered in wood, and made into the most splendid musical sounds. If they sound this good right out of the starting gate, they will achieve the quality of legend in a very short time. It's also quite evident that your level of craft wisdom is highly advanced. And your aesthetic sensibilities are pure elegance. Daisy, you have greatness all over you!
  • @larryatha3221
    Great video - I adore your honesty in this. I empathize with getting the wrong computer files. It’s so difficult to keep them sorted. Microphone placement and room acoustics -are so very challenging. Your excitement and ability to laugh at yourself reminds me of my 29 y/o daughter, Mary. Thanks.
  • @pauljenkins2501
    Wowzers! Those are two absolutely beautiful instruments. When you said about the walnut wood coming from the lady's hometown, I nearly lost it. Silly old fool that I am......
  • Daisy, I think it's wonderful that you are so committed to your work and that you are looking for perfection. be proud of yourself! The best thing about this video is that you are moved by the great sound your guitar produces. That's called passion for your work! You are great!
  • The guitars you make are absolutely beautiful. Your craftsmanship is impeccable! And you play amazing. I hope that you do make more YouTube videos. I love watching them.
  • @BrianTimmonsTX
    The Welsh walnut back is insanely gorgeous. If it weren't on an instrument already, I'd be happy to frame that book matched pattern and hang it on my wall.
  • @happychappy2b252
    Beautiful woods used. That Welsh walnut is amazing. Thank you for sharing all the 'Bob Ross' moments it adds a lot. Both those guitars sounded fantastic. Hugo....sounds like a great partnership and yes use his skills
  • @billsandrelli957
    Your instruments are not only works of art they have the such clear rich tone that you feel in your soul.
  • @scottwilcox6313
    Daisy, I really enjoy your videos. The smaller guitar sounds more expressive and articulate. The large one is just so smooth. The sustain of both was amazing. Guitars are very personal. The love that goes into your work really shows. I'm sure she will be over the moon.
  • @jadus2198
    The light marble on the walnut back, floating into the neck is really beautiful!
  • Yeah, artists suck at the formal math and logistics, and it always costs the artist money. You're in good company, Daisy. The guitars both look and sound great. Keep making sawdust.
  • @mveronie
    I think your customer is going to be really happy with that smaller guitar. It sounds lovely.
  • @choppy1851
    Fantastic to watch the artist playing and enjoying what she has built. I really enjoyed this. Watching someone use a knife I've made, or read a story I've written, doesn't quite compare to the look on your face as you make music with what you've crafted. Inspirational, Ma'am.
  • @wamgoc
    The smaller guitar sounds so good! Love the matching colour of the Rosetta and the woods! I wouldn’t mind one myself!!!! Very happy accident!!!👏👏
  • @AshleyTOUCRU
    Hi ! Your guitars are both incredible, as usual. I prefer the big one but both are interesting in a way. Thank you for sharing your smile and your great woodworking! ❤