Lame Horse Guitars - Holy Grail Guitar Show 2018

[Michael Watts]

Hello everyone,

I just uploaded this video from my performance for Lame Horse Guitars (Texas USA) on one of their amazing Saddlepal models. I hope you enjoy it!



This guitar was part of the show's "Local Woods Challenge" and was inspired by the story of The Alamo. You can read more about the inspiration here

I've been demonstrating the work of Lame Horse Guitars since 2009 and this guitar is one of their best yet. It's a truly beautiful instrument.

MDW

[SJ VanSandt]

Amazing! Michael, you make everything sound like the Sistine Chapel ceiling, but the refined sound of this little instrument certainly belies its name. Just gorgeous.

[TuckerRE]

Lovely instrument! Keep up the good work, Chris!

[El Conquistador]

Michael, off point I know, but, do you play fingertip flesh only, or do you employ you fingernails as well?

Steve

[Michael Watts]

Originally Posted by SJ VanSandt

Amazing! Michael, you make everything sound like the Sistine Chapel ceiling, but the refined sound of this little instrument certainly belies its name. Just gorgeous.

That's very kind of you! Of course, it has to be in the guitar in the first place for me to find it and with Lame Horse Guitars that's never an issue!

Originally Posted by TuckerRE

Lovely instrument! Keep up the good work, Chris!

Thanks for watching Chris!

Originally Posted by El Conquistador

Michael, off point I know, but, do you play fingertip flesh only, or do you employ you fingernails as well?

Steve

Thanks for watching Steve, I use short, natural polished nails (buffed, no added stuff) and I shape them like a flamenco player with a reverse ramp on the ring finger.

[virob]

I might have missed it, but what woods were used on this guitar? Wonderful sounding guitar, I can understand why you are fascinated by it. Enjoyed that version of Vetiver.

[Michael Watts]

Originally Posted by virob

I might have missed it, but what woods were used on this guitar? Wonderful sounding guitar, I can understand why you are fascinated by it. Enjoyed that version of Vetiver.

Thanks Virob! I'm not sure what the woods were, I'll ask Chris and Jeremy and get back to you!

MDW

[SJ VanSandt]

back and sides - box elder; top - Engelmann spruce; fingerboard, binding, access panel cover - Texas ebony; neck -Canadian maple; bridge honey mesquite.

https://lamehorse.net/available-instruments

The Engelmann and the Canadian maple are kind of surprising, but Texas is a big state with some suitable habitat. The big surprise for me is the box elder: I've always thought of that as a trash tree, like hackberries.

[virob]

I looked up box elder and it is a type of maple and a common tree in Texas. It looks very different than the maple I’m used to, and I find it quite attractive. Listening to Michael’s playing my first thought was that it sounds a lot like maple, but I wasn’t sure if I was being biased by the light colour. Hope to see more guitars like this one.

[cigarfan]

Beautifully done Michael. Always a pleasure to hear your playing. I was able to audition one of those at the Artisan a couple years ago. Fun little guitar. I ended up purchasing one of their Gitjo’s. Fun to play and adds some interesting flavor to our guitar jams. Jason is starting an MDW for me shortly. Now there’s one I’m really looking forward to.

[TuckerRE]

Originally Posted by cigarfan

Beautifully done Michael. Always a pleasure to hear your playing. I was able to audition one of those at the Artisan a couple years ago. Fun little guitar. I ended up purchasing one of their Gitjo’s. Fun to play and adds some interesting flavor to our guitar jams. Jason is starting an MDW for me shortly. Now there’s one I’m really looking forward to.

I, too, “ended up purchasing one of their Gitjo’s” in stunning purple, no less!

[TomB'sox]

OK, add me to the mix, I have a Lame Horse Saddle Pal myself, from Woodstock 2 years ago, stunning rosette. No one has mentioned there easy easy do it yourself neck adjustment yet either!

[strumming]

Wow! Beautiful guitar and beautiful playing!
Thanks for posting.

[Michael Watts]

Originally Posted by virob

I looked up box elder and it is a type of maple and a common tree in Texas. It looks very different than the maple I’m used to, and I find it quite attractive. Listening to Michael’s playing my first thought was that it sounds a lot like maple, but I wasn’t sure if I was being biased by the light colour. Hope to see more guitars like this one.

Box Elder! That's the one. It's funny, the visuals can mislead. I wouldn't say Maple per se, there were some Blackwood tendencies going on there too but really the voice is all Lame Hose, it's amazing what they can do.

Originally Posted by cigarfan

Beautifully done Michael. Always a pleasure to hear your playing. I was able to audition one of those at the Artisan a couple years ago. Fun little guitar. I ended up purchasing one of their Gitjo’s. Fun to play and adds some interesting flavor to our guitar jams. Jason is starting an MDW for me shortly. Now there’s one I’m really looking forward to.

Thank you! Those gitjos are an almost illegal amount of fun. I like playing Greek music in DADGAD on them... but that's just me!

Congratulations on the MDW, I look forward to seeing it! I'd recommend pairing it with a Partagas Serie P no2 for an evening of music and concentration.

Originally Posted by TuckerRE

I, too, “ended up purchasing one of their Gitjo’s” in stunning purple, no less!

A purple Gitjo?! That's probably the coolest thing I ever heard of. Please post pics immediately.

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

OK, add me to the mix, I have a Lame Horse Saddle Pal myself, from Woodstock 2 years ago, stunning rosette. No one has mentioned there easy easy do it yourself neck adjustment yet either!

Good man! And yes, you're absolutely right, the fully adjustable neck, even under full tension is a total game-changer.

Originally Posted by strumming

Wow! Beautiful guitar and beautiful playing!
Thanks for posting.

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching.

[guitar george]

Very nice guitar and very nice playing, Michael. I envy anyone who can play like that.