Building a Classical Guitar from Scratch (with a pro luthier)

It was fantastic having you at the shop Rob! I cannot wait to have you back! I have a longer form of this over on my channel! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLODuErAryXRInM-Wqb1fUUe…

Marshall: "Glue like this was used by the ancient Mesopotamians." Me: "Jesus Christ." Marshall: "No no, before him."

The patience and positive attitude of the luthier gives this guitar construction video a charm others do not have, kudos to his professionalism.

Next video: Building a church organ from scratch (with help from god)

such a beautiful guitar and Mutter made your Mutter cry,

I’m gonna watch the hell out of this

Wow, did anyone else find themselves tearing up at the very end when the guitar is finally finished and played? I didn't expect to get so emotional but after watching how much work goes into crafting a guitar, as well as how much work goes into learning how to play, it makes hearing the music so special. Thanks for sharing this :)

This is such a wonderful thing. No cheesy music, no sensational commentary. Just a lovely calm video with a real flow. Have really loved watching this; thanks for sharing it.

Fucking love the voice of the Luthier, he's like a young monk, all-knowing but also kind and cool.

Props to that Luthier, he's really nice through it and whenever Rob makes a slight mistake, he doesn't worry about it, just says "That's fine." or "You won't notice." Chill dude!

Wow. Just a simple, "thank you" comment. Thank you for bringing us along on this journey. Thank you to Marshall for being so generous with his knowledge. What a fantastic watch. Thank you.

1:21:47 I like how Blackbird is so recognizable to any guitar player even without strings and a fret board 😂

I'm so happy you didn't cut this down to a 30 min video, there wasn't a single minute of dead air, it was constantly interesting to watch! I think this is such an important video, it shows how much work that actually go in to high end custom guitars. he was such a good teacher, he explained everything in a kind matter that made it easy and logical to understand! I comment on videos I see maybe 1-2 times a year, mostly because I don't have a lot to say or share about the content, but I really have to say that this was a video worth watching. so great!

i really enjoyed marshall's deadpan delivery, while also being funny and charming. its clear he knows his art well, and wants to actually teach, and was very encouraging without being patronising. if he doesn't already, he should definitely be teaching or making content on luthier skills. i know i would watch it all.

I played classical guitar every day almost for 30 days while my mom was in the hospital. She died but loved my music. I am using some of my inheritance to buy a classical guitar. This video inspired me to go to a luthier instead of a big brand. I got to meet Darren and he reminds me of Marshall. Knowledgeable and enjoyable to listen to. If you get the chance, get a luthier to build your perfect instrument. Its rewarding being involved in the construction of your instrument. Choosing the wood will excite you and the excitement is then far surpassed by the quality these small luthiers can often achieve at bargain prices. I clarify, bargain in 5000-7000 thousand dollars. But this money is far better invested in a luthier that you know. The quality of your instrument will remind you every time you play it.

Marshall is such a fantastic teacher, its truly remarkable. He has such an incredible mixture of knowledge, charisma, humor, and patience. Besides his deadpan humor, I love his willingness to listen too. He never cuts Rob off or butts in when Rob asks something simple, rather allowing him to come to his own conclusions. You really feel like Rob is truly learning throughout this video, rather than just being lectured. If you're reading this Marshall, you're incredible at what you do and an amazing teacher. Thank you so much for this

Another example of “Rob being surprisingly good at something he’s never done before.” A fascinating video, thank you!

Marshall: "everything in here can take your appendages off". Rob: "Oh, like a Sca-Taylor instrument then?"

Now I know why some guitars are worth so much. Loved watching the process. Every step was educational and satisfying. Congratulations on your new guitar.

I love how the professional guitar maker looks at everything you do exactly like how my parents look at my grades😂