I remember you liking the Justin King video, so you should probably check out Owen, I think you'll like him:
http://www.videosift.com/video/Owen-The-Sad-Waltzes-of-Pietro-Crespi

Look at those 90's shoulders!

Well done though. Of the more modern tappers, I like Andy McKee and Justin King.

Tags for this video have been changed from 'guitar, acoustic, two handed tapping' to 'guitar, acoustic, two handed tapping, justin king, phunkdified' - edited by fissionchips

That's interesting to hear about his motivations, I'd guessed something along those lines.

A lot of artists stick it out as instrumentalists but it's no path to riches. I can't imagine listening to Justin King's music unless you're musician or guitar geek. After I play his album my brain is noticeably tired.

I cropped this song from an mp3 off a fan site, it's an echoed version of square dance:
http://mpages.org/files/justin%20king%20-%20west%20coast%20live.mp3

Funny thing, I get stingy with my votes when it comes to music videos. If the audio quality is bad or I don't like the song I can't vote it up.

In reply to this comment by JAPR:
I heard from a friend that's rather obsessed with him (has all his CDs and everything) that the reason he started doing rock music was because the acoustic virtuoso thing was getting a little stale to him. Yes, he's done amazing things in the genre, but there's only so far you can go, and I'm sure he just wanted to expand his work a bit, and have some fun while he's at it. I think the songwriting he displays in his work in this band is just as excellent as his solo work, and on many levels coming up with music for that many instruments is a lot more work.

But yeah, his work in general is absolutely great. I love everything he's released. It's cool to see another fan on here.

In reply to this comment by fissionchips:
In his solo career Justin was treading new ground. I'm a little disappointed that he's put it on hold for now. When he returns to his instrumental roots I expect we'll hear more great music from him.

I heard from a friend that's rather obsessed with him (has all his CDs and everything) that the reason he started doing rock music was because the acoustic virtuoso thing was getting a little stale to him. Yes, he's done amazing things in the genre, but there's only so far you can go, and I'm sure he just wanted to expand his work a bit, and have some fun while he's at it. I think the songwriting he displays in his work in this band is just as excellent as his solo work, and on many levels coming up with music for that many instruments is a lot more work.

But yeah, his work in general is absolutely great. I love everything he's released. It's cool to see another fan on here.

In reply to this comment by fissionchips:
In his solo career Justin was treading new ground. I'm a little disappointed that he's put it on hold for now. When he returns to his instrumental roots I expect we'll hear more great music from him.

He also does some really nice rock music nowadays:
http://www.videosift.com/video/Justin-King-and-the-Apologies-Titanic

(lol shameless vote-whoring)

http://www.videosift.com/video/Justin-King-and-the-Apologies-Titanic

Here it is.

Nice sifts with those Justin King posts. The guy has some massive talent, and he's a great musician all around. He's currently doing music in a very melodic light rock band called Justin King and the Apologies. You should check them out.

Single neck version of Knock on Wood:
http://www.videosift.com/video/Justin-King-Knock-on-Wood
http://www.videosift.com/video/Justin-King-Amazing-Tap-Acoustic-Guitar

This would make an great Sift trifecta!

This is Justin King playing at the end of a video for Larivee guitars.

Beautiful Face of SKILL. He's got a green version of Justin King's epic double guitar. They have to be custom made for tapping, since there is literaly no room to play the upper one regularly.

Personally I like flash, otherwise it could just be a computer programmed to make related harmonies or paint pleasing shapes rather than art. I'd submit this video in responce, but I have one dying in the queue already.

Justin King playing slap on a doubleneck
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UWoxwMgeBy8