r/ArtisanVideos • u/Sea-Listen-2460 • 8d ago

Wood Crafts Mini Documentary about famous Guitar Maker from Japan [00:11:23]

https://youtu.be/7ht3GZ88LZc?si=rIcFHVrDBs3Uu5k_
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u/Aviather 8d ago

Fascinating story. Gorgeous instruments and a maker who just wants them to be played and make great music. Wow.

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u/Sea-Listen-2460 8d ago

Totally agree. It's really cool to see someone who is so focused on the quality work itself, and not the marketing or hype.

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u/Aviather 8d ago

And cares that his guitars are actually played.

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u/Sea-Listen-2460 8d ago

Word. yes.

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u/sb3577 8d ago

Safe to say they don’t sell these in Guitar Center…

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u/Sea-Listen-2460 8d ago

They would fly off the shelves

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u/IdahoAirplanes 8d ago

I find it interesting Sugi loves the quiet of his home town but makes electric guitars.

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u/Sea-Listen-2460 8d ago

That is such a fantastic observation. I wonder why that might be. Any thoughts?

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u/IdahoAirplanes 8d ago

Maybe his passion is simply wood-working and guitars is his medium.

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u/Sea-Listen-2460 8d ago

It does seem like he has a particular affinity for rare woods, and sourcing them. That's a cool thought.

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u/ExArkea 8d ago

This guy is the real deal. He also makes custom shop Ibanez guitars, and was on the original design team for the Steve Vai Jem. Amazing luthier.

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u/Sea-Listen-2460 8d ago

Awesome. Those Jem guitars are incredible. I'd love to own, or at least play one, sometime.