Guitar Maker

[TheNightsFox]

Everett Fulton, my grandfather, adored music to his last day. I loved the way his house was always filled with music. There is nothing like it in the world. Miss you Poppop, and may you fly safely.

[robfwalden]

Dad will be buried at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. Deeply loved by many, he will be greatly missed by all. Love you Sweet Daddy!

[robfwalden]

I just wanted to let everyone know that my father, Everett Fulton, the luthier in this video, passed away this morning. He was 94 years old and was working on making another guitar up until a month before he died. Thanks to everyone that posted comments and came to see Dad over the years. He was truly a remarkable man and greatly enjoyed the friends and fellowship his guitar making brought him. His passion for music and his country sustained him throughout his life.

[dino24rock]

BRAVO!



[supersonrise]

I have been playing the ukulele on and off for about 30 years, and just learned about tenor guitars. I hope it's not too late to have found this man, as it would be an honor and privilege to own and play one of his instruments.  For a man to be able to make a beautiful instrument out of wood often used for charcoal...just takes my breath away.

[dagummit1]

Beautiful guitars! I'de love to find out how to get one. Does he still sell them?

[7rundle]

What an inspiration!

[WhiteAndNerdyyy]

this guy is my grand-pa :) his 93rd birthday is this weekend. he's still going great and building guitars. I LOVE YOU GRAMPS! <3

[gibsonsg3444]

does anyone notice the necks kinda thin in the beginning? im not saying its wrong, i guess its just his preference

[Division212]

@gibsonsg3444 Cuz it's only a 4-string :)

[Butcherguitars]

what makes computers seem dumb is what ppl usually do with them

[akufish]

A remarkable man. Thanx for the story.

[micmoable]

This old fellow is doing what he likes and making some really neat instruments--BRAVO!!!

[jxronan]

This man and his generation...... I don't have half the balls........

[spindlegrinder]

Cuase people these days are retarded 

[lastpatriot4America]

I want one of his guitars

[warh0rn]

amazing

[krullebol4]

pretty ironic that them dumb computers makes it posseble to see this great vid.

[habitscience]

this man is a national treasure

[moffboffjoe]

"dumb computers" lol

[betacrash]

Mesquite is Texas Rosewood. Love it!

[tac364]

Hmmm, wonder how much he sells a mandolin for....?

[CDWERK]

Great story!

[doguecreek]

I think this is the most worth-while video I've seen on Youtube.

[WhiteAndNerdyyy]

thats my grand pa :]

im at his house rite now, hes age 92 atm...not 86

and still makin guitars :D

love him soooo much

[SidewalkMystic]

Thank you, sir. This is a truly inspiring lesson.

[amaaa315]

he is amazing. yes, pls make a movie out of him and his beautiful works. its inspiring.

[jcedozer]

wow,this is what i love about you tube ...i never would have got to see this wonderful man ,please make another movie of him

[robfwalden]

Just an update: This is my father and he is now 92 y/o. He still enjoys working in his shop and still makes a few guitars. He didn't know he was on YouTube (or even what YouTube was), but he has been very moved by all your comments. Thank you for your words of appreciation.

[Aiden057]

What a lovely man and very talented. My best to him and thank you for sharing his work with me and everyone on youtube.

[WhiteAndNerdyyy]

@robfwalden hey robin! :D

[plungermute]

Contact information for Mr Fulton? i would love to know how to get ahold of him to get one of his guitars.

[Fluffie14]

Why do people think Lil wayne has more talent then this guy ?

[ZzReThu1zZ]

i like the flexibility.

[choicelam]

old school mother wood splitters until i saw the band saw which is cool with me

[gtarbmx]

i have so much respect for this guy

[bassbuzz88]

where can i get one!? really! does he have a website? haha. i know. sounds dumb. but where would one go about lookin for one?

[johntrik]

That what it's all about.....In an era of computers and CNC machines,there's still magic in the heart and hands of a man.Thanks!

[speedydanable]

legend

[kiwigal36]

uh my god how BEAUTIFUL is that!!

[ColdChicago]

remember a time and not so long ago

when people did things for themselves

whoops time to watch the tv and turn on the radio

[sondheimfan1]

I think its funny how he says sitting in front of a computer screen is stupid but this is on youtube... nonetheless he's really amazing

[ekserchina]

Awsome...I want to be your student. I want to learn.

[DamianNixon]

great stuff. health to him.

[kasl33]

Wonderful! This Texas Country Reporter show is very touching and motivating. It really makes me wish it was 150 years ago back in the frontier days.

[locustvalleystring]

Thanks, Everett. Loved it. Larry

[berrygoodstuff]

This man's work is amazing! Wow.

[Chuichupachichi]

I've seen Mesquite many times shaped into the form of huge Spanish style Hacienda furniture. Also, huge church doors, and of course for B.B.Q. I've smoked with it myself.

But I've never heard it called

"Texas Rosewood". Thats great, and here I thought only Brazilian and Indian were the only kind of Rosewood there was.

[nosupecualponerme]

kudos for u mr everett please teach the kids there to continue u tradittion.

[brian7smith]

beatiful guitars.......and a great man with a lot of talent

[knockout08]

I'm going to learn to play the guitar

[tlb2002]

Just a quick correction - Everett was my grandma's cousin, therefore a distant cousin of mine. Still family! And an incredible man.

[tlb2002]

This is my great-uncle Everett - my grandma and he were siblings. He called me tonight out of the blue to talk about family. What a wonderful, fascinating, loving man... a true Texas gentleman. I am going to try to visit him this summer per his request. I only wish I could play a musical instrument! My heart certainly appreciates his contribution to the good in this world, via music and family.

[JoeAuriun]

Oh wow, I was wondering where he got his wood at first, seeing him chop his own wood and everything... This man has more talent than I have seen with most popular guitar makers. How many guitar makers do you see cutting their wood straight from the stump

[zyruemusic]

GOD BLESS YOU MR.FULTON...How can I buy a custom guitar??? Please contact my Icon...I'd rather buy a handmade guitar from Mr.FULTON than have a Martin... Thanks

[carrotchu6]

Wow Brett, your pop pop is really an inspiring man. His ideals for 'necessity being the mother of invention' reminds me so much of the truths my parents drilled into me as a child and that I still hold to this day. I wish I could have met him now.

[Baldr2]

It's rare to see such a dedicated artisan. Beautiful work done by this Texan gentleman.

[lyndakay]

Can't wait to get my new Everett Fulton original tenor guitar!!

[bleighwal]

THAT'S MY POP POP!! He's 90 yrs old now and still thriving!

[mosheely1]

Wow, he is incredible, He is a the part of america that is so great and then is going to leave.. and never return DX

[zhateer]

you're a rockstar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angelasovercoat]

good for you sir !!!

[cienanosdesoledad]

Pride!

[arlason68]

good job ole boy keep up the good work

[hatecrewsix2]

great!!!

[willdfw5]

Well done. You stole my TX Country idea I already uploaded. Different Luthier though. :) I once interned with you folks at TX Country. Hope this isn't a reflection of what I learned, but rather something I put together for fun.

Check out Vince Pawless at Pawless Guitars...

[rtutt123]

Super video. I relate to Everett being a pilot and musician as well. I truly appreciate his abilities. We are lucky to still have people like him around. Not only to produce such fine instruments, but to remember what it took to get to where we are in this country today.

[jimthepim]

Inspiring video. Everett, you are one of a kind. I would love to be able to do what you do.

[iluvmyb3]

God bless you and keep making those tenor guitars. I wish I could afford to purchase one from you.

[BarneyFife00]

Great vid!!