One of the best. Tony told me after his old D-28, that Norman's and Eric Thompson's early 1940's D-28 was his other 2 favorite guitars. Tony really wanted to buy this guitar but it didn't work out for it to be.
Tony’s clarance white d28 guitar with the enlarged sound hole was always the holy grail Martin sound for …… this one is also amazing …… of course player makes a world of difference …
My dad was born in 1934 and he has weathered many great and terrible storms in his life. Like this guitar he shows the stress and wear from the years, but also like this guitar there is such beauty that comes from the instrument which God has brought him to be.
I’d be lying if I said this didn’t bring a tear to my eye. Not only the tune, but that instrument, who it belonged to and thinking of what it’s seen through it’s years. Just amazing. Well played, Kenny.
It's great when some of your pickers are flying through fiddle songs 9 million bps but this is probably the best one unveiling of what's in that guitar.
Kenny, that was spectacular! You're always good and play such sensitive licks and tones, but this version of Ashokan Farewell was one of the best I've ever heard. That drop D was perfection on Norman's old guitar. Beautiful, brother!
Absolutely beautifully played and sounding guitar. It's a shame that only the very wealthy collectors can attain these amazing pieces of music history. Which will most likely silence them from the rest of the world to hear.
Looking to violins, the Stradivarius are extremely expensive, they continue to be played by the leading performers as the investors recognizes an instrument stays healthy with world class playing!
Wonderful playing and an astonishingly great sounding guitar..almost can't believe what I am hearing...you can sense, hear and feel the history on this beautiful instrument!!
I was JUST thinking a couple days what a beautiful song this would be arranged for guitar on a Martin. Ashokan Farewell. Such a beautiful song. Thanks for this!
I think it's kind of a miracle that this cool old work horse made it this far. It could have easily been lost stolen or just broken to bits. Great pickin! Great tune!
As an across the mountain neighbor, I have seen Norman Blake play this guitar many times. He used a heavy low E and Lower A string to make a boomy guitar even boomier.
Finally! A slow musical tune rather than rapid fire sea of flailing notes. Now we get to hear what the guitar sounds like rather than how many notes the player can squeeze in per second. Just beautiful! Bravo!
@@6412mars Most importantly, once owned by Clarence White, which probably makes it even more valuable and historically significant than Norman's guitar. Not to diminish Norman's talent and accomplishments, but he wasn't martyred at a young age.
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finally someone not playing 100 mph i can actually hear a beautiful guitar tone.
agree agree agree
Try not speeding in a Lamborghini.
Kind of what I enjoyed about the playing of Norman Blake,he was quite the tasty player,going for tone and style as opposed to being a speed demon...
@@giannirocco7492 he's still alive
Amen to that! We can hear the guitars musical ability rather than how many notes per second a player can do
What a fine instrument and someone that isnt just running lines. Actual play and strumming. Demonstrating how good this guitar sounds. Its phenomenal.
'Ashokan Farewell' played by a master guitarist on a phenomenal instrument...just wow!
I heard Tony Rice say in an interview that Norman's 34 was the best sounding guitar he had ever heard.
Fair enough and it does sound great, but if Norman thought so it wouldn't be for sale would it?
@@tomokra …Tony told me that Norman had to sell the guitar to Mac Yasuda for financial reasons. Things happen.
One of the best. Tony told me after his old D-28, that Norman's and Eric Thompson's early 1940's D-28 was his other 2 favorite guitars. Tony really wanted to buy this guitar but it didn't work out for it to be.
Tony’s clarance white d28 guitar with the enlarged sound hole was always the holy grail Martin sound for …… this one is also amazing …… of course player makes a world of difference …
How is that sound even possible without this musician and that instrument. A miracle!
A lot of these older guitars don't impress me that much, BUT that one is magical!! Sounds phenomenal!!
The older a REAL Martin gets the better it sounds.
incredibly light and beautiful playing
My dad was born in 1934 and he has weathered many great and terrible storms in his life. Like this guitar he shows the stress and wear from the years, but also like this guitar there is such beauty that comes from the instrument which God has brought him to be.
Amen brother your father sounds like a lovely man
I’d be lying if I said this didn’t bring a tear to my eye. Not only the tune, but that instrument, who it belonged to and thinking of what it’s seen through it’s years. Just amazing. Well played, Kenny.
One of the most beautiful versions of "Ashoken Farewell" I have ever heard, and I've heard many.
OUTSANDING sounding guitar, Kenny's playing is so perfect to show case the depth of this instruments tone....Beautiful.
It's great when some of your pickers are flying through fiddle songs 9 million bps but this is probably the best one unveiling of what's in that guitar.
Kenny, that was spectacular! You're always good and play such sensitive licks and tones, but this version of Ashokan Farewell was one of the best I've ever heard. That drop D was perfection on Norman's old guitar. Beautiful, brother!
Absolutely beautifully played and sounding guitar. It's a shame that only the very wealthy collectors can attain these amazing pieces of music history. Which will most likely silence them from the rest of the world to hear.
Looking to violins, the Stradivarius are extremely expensive, they continue to be played by the leading performers as the investors recognizes an instrument stays healthy with world class playing!
It's not only "collectors" who have them. Many working musicians do.
There's just something so magical about those pre-war Martin's!
Most ears will recognize Kenny's tune here, but if not, this is Ashokan Farewell.
Thanks for the name. I recognized the tune, just couldn't place.
Definitely ashoken farewell
There are several fiddle versions of this tune by Jay Unger. I'm not sure if there is a mandolin version. Maybe Mike Marshall?
Simply stunning on so many levels...🙂
Sweet sounds of Kenny Smith. Thanks for playing and Carter for posting.
Wonderful playing and an astonishingly great sounding guitar..almost can't believe what I am hearing...you can sense, hear and feel the history on this beautiful instrument!!
I was JUST thinking a couple days what a beautiful song this would be arranged for guitar on a Martin. Ashokan Farewell. Such a beautiful song. Thanks for this!
Wow! The tone is great.Those hands are also responsible for that tone as well.
I think it's kind of a miracle that this cool old work horse made it this far.
It could have easily been lost stolen or just broken to bits. Great pickin! Great tune!
Kenny Smith is a very impressiv Guitar picker. His picking is so fine, clean and virtuosly.
As an across the mountain neighbor, I have seen Norman Blake play this guitar many times. He used a heavy low E and Lower A string to make a boomy guitar even boomier.
Amazing tone. And what a beautiful song.
Perfect tone
Finally! A slow musical tune rather than rapid fire sea of flailing notes. Now we get to hear what the guitar sounds like rather than how many notes the player can squeeze in per second. Just beautiful! Bravo!
The most beautifully done version I have found
What a beautiful sound
WOW... great tone.
Has such a lovely tone and beautifully played. Amazing to consider what a rich history it has.
Wow what a great tone
Very beautiful guitar
definitely a hoss of a guitar so powerful.
Is this beautyfull. Guitar sounds fantasic. Living instrument.
Wonderful!
That was marvelous
Man this guitar sound like a piano !!!!
I absolutely love this.
What a tone warrior !!
This version of this classic song is perhaps the best on the internet. Kenny is so good...
That dang guitar melts
This is the best sounding d28 ive ever heard! and ive played a 50s d28 in person before and saying this.
Stunning!
This is the best sounding D28 I’ve ever heard
Is this the guitar from the cover of the first Blake and Rice album? Beautiful guitar, sound and looks. And beautiful playing.
Both Outstanding...
That clinggggggg on 0:09 and you know this guitar is tremendous
That is just the 95% bronze strings 😉
sounds great, nice song too!
As we say in the South, goodnight! That was just awesome.
Nobody can pull tone out of an old guitar better than Kenny Smith!
Plain out awesome👌
awesome!
Thank you
perfection
Pre-War D−28 Is My Jewel❤
Does anyone know if he is using an alternate tuning
A rosewood D28, say no more!
great
Please teach me this song Kenny !
Blake’s 12-fret dreads sound even better.
Kenny is as good as it gets.
Probably not for sale 🤩
Kenny's as good as anybody. We had some good times at ETRS during IBMA with him and Amanda.
Wow
holy shnikes!!!
Is this in DADGAD or just drop D tuning?
It's 400k because they don't want to sell it. lol.
Apparently it did sell. Too bad most of us could never afford it.
might be that drop D tuning - and the player - or the Ax knew this tune before it was written.
For 4,000 easy payments of $100, this guitar could be yours:......
I don',t think they plan on selling.
Why did Norman sell it?
Three thumbs down? Dementors, perhaps?
Need the song name
Ashokan Farewell
@@ni6767 thank you
Did Tony Rice play this guitar?
im sure he has at some point...he and Norman are and have been good friends for years...Tony"s guitar is a 1935 HD 28 i believe
@@6412mars Most importantly, once owned by Clarence White, which probably makes it even more valuable and historically significant than Norman's guitar. Not to diminish Norman's talent and accomplishments, but he wasn't martyred at a young age.
@@DougalPE Anyone who knows Tony also knows the history of his guitar and is a fan of Clarence..."The Holy Grail Martin"
My OCD wants to cut that dangling string from Kenny's shirt just like the other video of him playing the D18H ;)
Sell it to Molly Tuttle or Billy Strings for $1