Audio

ere are some audio samples of my models and some of what I call “Build Videos” … essentially slide shows of specific instruments during their construction, with audio of the finished guitar shortly after it was strung up.

Where noted in the opening credits of the videos, I am extremely lucky to have my friend Michael Francis arranging, playing, and in most cases recording and composing the audio tracks. Michael Francis is a studio guitarist, writer and record producer with over 40 years experience. He has played on literally countless corporate jingles … dozens of TV shows (everything from Austin City Limits to Beverly Hills 90210) … hundreds of recordings (everyone from Gordon Lightfoot to Nelly Furtado). Michael has pursued an active live performance role over the years, playing stages with everyone from Chet Atkins to Rosanne Cash.

The videos with no opening credits have me playing the instrument in question. The only reason I mention this is so that you don’t associate my lame playing with Michael.

Sorry for the long page load (at least on my ancient computer). Thanks for watching and listening!

Cedar/Sapele Prototype

these last two guitars were made for our grown kids and were definitely labours of love. this one was for our daughter and features a cedar top with quilted sapele back and sides. i was very lucky to have my friend michael francis arrange, perform and record the audio, shortly after the instrument was strung up.

The Ziricote Concert Model

when i announced my retirement, my son asked if i’d build him a guitar … what a nice surprise! I just had a blast making this instrument! he had a pretty good idea of the features and woods that he wanted, so here’s what we came up with! i hadn’t picked up a guitar to play in over a year, so the audio in this one is a bit rough (to say the least).

The Sojourn MF Custom

building this one was special for a number of reasons, not the least of which was because is was commissioned by my buddy michael francis! in addition to being a friend, mike is one of the best musicians i’ve ever known. check out the audio he recorded for this clip!

The Franklin Carmichael Guitar

here’s my contribution to the group of seven guitar project … some shots and video of the build process, plus michael francis playing the instrument shortly after it was strung up.

The Concert Ukulele

Here’s a one-off custom uke that i made for my wife deb utilizing Italian alpine spruce and brazilian rosewood

The Concert Model

Here’s a couple of audio samples recorded at inception sound by my friend Michael francis. the first was recorded utilizing a pick … the second with thumbpick and fingers.

The Remuda Model

Here are a couple of audio files by my buddy Michael Francis … recorded at inception sound in toronto

The NL-1 Model

Here’s a couple of cool arrangements by michael francis to give you an idea of how my Nick Lucas 13-fret sounds!

The JB-0 Model

This model is based on the guitar i made for joan baez back in 1980. My good friend michael francis recorded this audio track shortly after i strung this instrument up.

The Remuda Model

my remuda model was designed to have lots of punch but with a well balanced voice. michael francis puts it through its paces in this clip.

The Sojourn Prototype

here’s a couple of audio samples that my friend michael francis recorded of the original Sojourn prototype … one utilizing a pick and the other fingerstyle.

Link to more audio and video files

Link to some workshop oriented video files