I've got a 1941 Gibson Super 400 and a 1939 Gibson L4. I should get those to you to try. They are above and beyond amazing. These two guitars were purchased by my great grandfather who was drafted into WWII, made it all the way though Europe only to die in the last days of the Pacific war. I inherited the instruments.
@@legacyShredder1 oh man you should post some videos of it ! That’s great historic piece ! I got a pair of great 57 and 59 ES5 switchmaster and they sure are amazing as well!
Rhett, thank you so much for the last two videos! They've both been great and it's cool seeing our little store here reaching a whole new audience. You certainly didn't have to do either of these and we're very appreciative of you for it! Lindsay is particularly grateful for you spreading the word of these guitars that he's currently selling and we'd love to see a couple of them end up with members of your following here. At the very least, we're happy that so many folks have enjoyed this stroll through just a tiny fraction of the guitar's rich history. It's so great to see such a wide range of people come together here with a mutual passion for all things guitar. We hope that some of you can stop by if you're ever in the Atlanta area!! It's always a pleasure having you visit the store, Rhett, and we hope to see you soon!!
@@chester1167 That sounds like a plan, Greg! Believe it or not, the great irony of working in a guitar store is that it doesn't afford one much opportunity to PLAY guitar (unless, of course, one is hanging out with a prominent TH-camr, like Rhett! 😂). In any event, I'll look forward to meeting you whenever you make it by with that L-0. Cheers, Lindsay
I can't emphasize enough how awesome Maple Street Guitars is. I love the fact that every guitar you pull off the shelf is well set up and perfectly in tune. I bought a Baby Taylor and a Gitane jazz guitar there -- the one with the long thin neck and the tiny sound hole. I also bought a classical that they sold me at a discount since someone in the store had damaged it, and they had expertly repaired it. I was blown away at the quality of the repair and the tone of the instrument was perfect. And Lindsay and his family are really nice people.
Had the pleasure of meeting Lindsay at Maple Street about 3 years ago while I was in Atlanta. One of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had. I was there on a business trip and ended up spending 3 hours. He is a great player.
While I adore the sound of driven electric guitar, there's something so beautiful about the sound of a truly wonderful example of an acoustic guitar. Simply stunning
That was unprocessed sound? Unbelievable - stunningly beautiful. It actually sounded like two guitars at once when Rhett started playing. It reminded me of Dear Prudence.
Sounds huge. When Rhett starts playing around 4 minutes in it literally sounds like it’s double-tracked, like something Opeth would’ve done on Ghost Reveries or something, but it’s just the one guitar in the room. Incredible!
War year scalloped braced Martins are some of the best. Only the best craftsman were available during the war years and a combination of war year reduction of metal use and change to Ebony truss rod makes these guitars light and fantastic. I know I have one.
I think Ten Years Gone is Led Zeppelin's best song. It's absolutely my favorite Zep song. Criminally underrated...I'm 34 years old, have listened to nothing but classic rock radio stations since I was a little kid and I can honestly say that I have never once heard Ten Years Gone played on the radio. I have no idea why that is.
@Captain MufDyven : Yeah it’s Sad, as depicted in Tom Pettys -THE LAST DJ Album.., It’s the same in the UK maybe worse, and the live grassroots music scene is down the river as well because the Pubs/Bars can’t afford to pay the bands because they don’t get as many in cos a beer is to expensive £5.50 is average price ridiculous , so people drink most at home then go to the pub for maybe 2/3 beers 😫
It was gonna be my parents wedding song, but they realized they were too drunk to dance through the whole thing. I think it's too long for the radio. Definitely one of my favorites, although babe, dazed and confused, and the ocean are probably above it for me.
@@DM-pv4rw Same crap now in germany. You can imagine how lucky we were in the 60's, 70' s and 80' s to have the American Forces Network with a show called album rock with all the great songs beyond 5 minutes. Stairway to heaven, I' m your captain/Closer to home, Thick as a brick, Ten years gone, In-a-gadda-da-vida, Astronomie, Close to the edge etc. etc. I would have missed a lot without good old AFN.
Probably one of my favorite of your videos. This shows both sides of the art of guitar. Not only the art of playing, but the art of building such masterpieces!
I'm not surprised that a guitar this old has a wonderful ring to it. My vintage 50s acoustic has a sound that just can't be beat, with that aged spruce top!
I got a 1926 018 Koa last year. It was my great grandmothers, she bought it brand new and has been past down through the years, It’s my favorite acoustic alongside my 58 Gibson J50. Such an amazing guitar and definitely a wonderful looking example. Some lucky person will love that guitar.
Ricky, does your Gibson have a subtle bluesy sound. My 51 j50 is like that, it doesn’t ring out with sustain but has that muffled sound. Gr8 guitars tho, I got mine from my grandpa.
@@flatlander6928 yeah it’s definitely bluesy, pretty much every jumbo Gibson iv played are muffled or “Dead” with a few exceptions but mine is muffled, good amounts of bass, has a lot of sustain and harmonics. Perfect for singer song writer stuff or Rhythm.
@@rickyshark7953 compared to my 57 018 Martin, the Martin blows it out of the water. Inn be put an LR Baggs sound hole p/u in the Gibson, sounds gr8 plugged in. Keep on strummin
Congrats on your vintage SG Rhett, you beat me to it. I've been wanting an SG (Standard) too. That 1943 Martin sounded incredible I must say. I hope Lindsay is able to get it. Great playing by both of you guys....his other vintage guitars are beautiful as well! Ironic I was in there 2 weeks ago bringing in my Telecaster for a set up and my classical for a restring. The owner was extremely kind and knowledgeable!! How about that 1967 ES-335TD for $7000, nice.
9:44 Some months ago, I acquired a publication "Easy Learning Play Hawaiian Guitar" from the late 1920s-early 1930s. The Hawaiian guitar style was played using a steel bar placed across the fretboard at various locations while the other hand picked designated strings according to the music charts. Like slide without sliding... The Hawaiians made the guitar popular! Mahalo.
That was a history lesson and a vintage guitar showcase. The volume from the Gibson L-4 was shockingly good. Any pre-War Martin is worth a play and a look. Nothing like old wood. Some great playing as well. Those old guitars want to be played finger style. Tremendous video! Thanks Rhett and keep the good content coming.
I was at Dave's Guitar Shop in La Crosse, WI a few weeks ago. The owner's personal collection upstairs is absolutely insane. In the hallway of acoustics, there's a spot where there's not one, but two '37 Martin OO-18s hanging next to each other. Was pretty awe inspiring. And of course the '57, '58, and 2x '60 Les Pauls are just around the corner from there.
Andrew Beveridge - Tom Bukovac has a 1938 OO-18.......and it's the absolute best sounding acoustic i've ever heard. Something about those late 30's Martins.
I’m a small body guy with a ‘34 00-18 and a ‘47 00-21 which are the jewels of my little collection. The late 30’s early 40’s Martins are amazing instruments. What you can’t communicate is the smell, I know that’s superfluous but it is part of the experience.
Ask and you may receive thanks dude, love your visa, I asked in the comments whilst at work with respect of seeing the Martin and you obliged!! Bravo!!
Got to play a 1948 Martin... and while it was NOT what I was looking for... OMG. It was definitely probably the best sounding guitar I've ever heard! Keep thinking about it. Would probably have to sell 3-4 guitars to purchase it... but wow. There is nothing like the sound coming out of these guitars. I wish it could easily be put into words, but it's an experience!
In 2017 I had the opportunity to play a pair of vintage, pre-World War II Martins, a 1928 0-28 and a 1934 00-18 and they were incredible. They were light in weight, very responsive, easy to play and very loud. The owner of them had acquired them earlier in life and wisely hung onto them and they were, without a doubt an experience I wish I'd had earlier in life. I would have known to start buying vintage guitars earlier, when they weren't so expensive. The Koa O-18 is an amazing guitar, even on the video, it projects very well. The Gibsons were a sight to behold, I have never seen anything but pictures of either model, so that was a treat.
Thank you Rhett for playing Ten Years Gone on that amazing guitar! Jimmy would've been proud to hear his masterpiece played on that Martin, with him being a big Martin fan himself. I couldn't believe it when I heard the first few chords from you and I'm like.. "no way.. is he about to play...? ....HELL YES!!"
As I was listening to this, all I could think was how similar it sounds to Page's acoustic from the Earl's Court performance of Going to California. Beautiful.
Thanks, Rhett. I own a 1932 Gibson L4 archtop and back, round hole like the one featured at the end. Was my father's and before him owned originally by a Wyoming cowboy named Normy, a family friend. My dad sent me off to college with it and I had Mario Martello of Lundberg's in Berkeley level and refret the neck. Plays gorgeously, loud and full, and and has gotten even better over the years. In 1978, Jon Lundberg had 5 L4's on the wall for $375-$450. Mario also scalloped the braces of a mid-60's Martin 0-18 that unfortunately was stolen from me. My 1925 all mahagony Martin 2-17 sounds a lot like that koa Martin you featured. Butes!
My old stomping ground. The best old-school guitar store around. The original owners George and Claire are the nicest people. Instructors are the best in town. Hello, Mr. Bass! Last time I was there was in 1999. I have not met this young fella. Gotta pay a visit soon or later. Greeting from Arizona, Masato
A few weeks ago my daughter shocked me by uttering a phrase I had never even thought…”It’s just a guitar.” Broke my heart. This crowd understands…the haunting beauty that is a guitar.
Nice! YT is not exactly the place to appreciate fine sound, but it was very full and lively. Haven’t heard the price yet, but it’ll be far out of my range. I managed to rise to a now-14-year-old D35, which I love dearly, which is all I need.
Wow, I can only dream about owning a vintage guitar of the caliber shown here. These guitars must live forever! They are in the right hands. The sound of that Martin in the beginning had my jaw on the floor
Just about to close a deal on a 44 Martin D-18 with scalloped bracing and Adirondack top. It doesn’t take a back seat to the D-28 here. Pure wartime magic. Cool video.
Rhett, those guitars are amazing. I’m only halfway through the video, and I am getting chills listening to how good they sound. Got rid of my Takamine, which I have had since 1989; a Simon & Patrick; and a Taylor, because I never really found the sound I need. Only recently have I come to understand that it’s probably going to come from a Martin.
Back in 2013, I had the distinct honor of setting up the stage for a show by one of my top 3 all-time favorite artists, Charles Thompson aka Black Francis, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Pixies. About 15 years prior, I had made friends with Reid Paley, the guy who was Charles’ opening act at the time, and we had just kept in touch. Anyway, because of this friendship (and since I was/am an established musician, as well), I was offered the opportunity, during which I was able to fondle…ahem…play just a few quick riffs on his ‘50s D-28 and D-18 acoustics, as well as one of his 2 sweet ‘50s Teles. Charles was telling me that, at least by his standards, he had essentially perfected the tone of his 2 legit vintage Teles by shipping them to this somewhat radical, tone-chasing luthier in Japan who, over a period of several weeks or months, would completely dehydrate the wood…which drastically improved its tones. Pretty drastic stuff, if you ask me, but damn do they sound amazing.
Love the sound of the 43 Martin and the 33 Gibson. wanted to say the video where Rick B. said he is a year older than your dad well I'm 6 years older than Rick. I started playing guitar in 1965 so I was into all the music ya'll were talking about in the video but it was new music. I was around lots of older musicians in those days and it was the best thing that could have happened. I learned a lot and read every book on music theroy I could find and a few years later some of the old timers where asking me how to play some licks. I really enjoy hearing you play guitar sir. just subscribed and will be watching often John Williford Bastrop Tex
Nice collection of beautiful guitars. I always love smaller bodied guitars played with fingerstyle cause strumming with a pic doesn’t always gives credit to their articulation - Lindsay proved that in this video. All this guitars have a vibe and story to tell. I guess it’s great to get hands on this huge sounding Martin but it’s also hard to give them all away for that.
I’m in awe of vintage guitars. Especially listening them being played. But I have a request and I’m sure many of us who watch this channel for guitar knowledge and education. Wish you could provide ball park figures on these wonderful guitars so my wallet can feel the joy of pain😂 Thank you and great channel.
This was a fascinating video. It is always interesting learning about the history of guitars and I have much respect of the knowledge, e.g. learning about the different braces and bridges and how it affected the tone looking back. Thanks for sharing!
Great video Rhett. Damn that 43 sounds epic. As was your playing. I love that it had a lot of low end but without sounding muddy. I’d be interested to hear more opinion on how these older guitars feel to play compared to newer ones. Also, what about a video where you attempt to find more affordable modern guitars that come closest to the tone of some great older classic guitars? The same could be done with amps as well.
Hi! This piece is the instrumental bridge to one of my songs called "All My Wonder," which I wrote for my father. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching! Cheers, Lindsay
@@maplestreetguitars hi Lindsay ..what is the name of the piece you play on the 1933 L Century guitar @ 14:40 ? I always come back to this video on Rhett's channel just to watch you play that piece. You play finger style very beautifully and gracefully. Rushabh Desai
I'm the proud owner of a 1937 Kalamazoo archtop - KG-21 to be precise - that I bought 35 years ago. I may stray to my electrics and leave it alone from time to time. But when I return to it, it never lets me down. A gentle V on the neck profile.
Yeah.. These all sounded incredible. This should help reinforce my vintage addiction. Thanks 👍🏻
1 week latter, at Matthew Scott channel's: "I found the Holy Grail of acoustic guitar?"
Pretty sure you don't need reinforcement dude. Jus' sayin.
whatever you're thinking of buying... please do it your playing is awesome man
@@danstheworst I did👍🏻
@@MatthewScottmusic wait you WHAT?!
These vintage guitars are simply relics of the past. Historical documents of guitars in general. Very fascinating.
Couldn't agree more dude !
The fact is that a great guitar, cared for, will age into a richer and fuller instrument.
It's like a guy showing off his collection of Stradifarris.
I've got a 1941 Gibson Super 400 and a 1939 Gibson L4. I should get those to you to try. They are above and beyond amazing. These two guitars were purchased by my great grandfather who was drafted into WWII, made it all the way though Europe only to die in the last days of the Pacific war. I inherited the instruments.
Your grandfather is a hero on multiple fronts
I would be really interested in a video about those.
Rhett - go after it.
hell yeah the big ass super 400！！！！
@@jerryyeaaah15 It's a fantastic guitar. I get letters every year from the Gibson museum offering to buy it.
@@legacyShredder1 oh man you should post some videos of it ! That’s great historic piece ! I got a pair of great 57 and 59 ES5 switchmaster and they sure are amazing as well!
Rhett, thank you so much for the last two videos! They've both been great and it's cool seeing our little store here reaching a whole new audience. You certainly didn't have to do either of these and we're very appreciative of you for it! Lindsay is particularly grateful for you spreading the word of these guitars that he's currently selling and we'd love to see a couple of them end up with members of your following here. At the very least, we're happy that so many folks have enjoyed this stroll through just a tiny fraction of the guitar's rich history. It's so great to see such a wide range of people come together here with a mutual passion for all things guitar. We hope that some of you can stop by if you're ever in the Atlanta area!! It's always a pleasure having you visit the store, Rhett, and we hope to see you soon!!
Next time I'm in Atlanta I'll definitely be visiting!!! Great collection of guitars there. Cheers from Louisiana P[>
I'd like to visit when in Atlanta and bring along my inherited 1930 L-0 flat top acoustic 'The Gibson'...would love to hear Lindsay play some tunes.
I found the store interesting enough to start looking at some your used guitar collection and will likely visit someday soon.
@@patrickfoster4586 Sounds great, Patrick! We'll look forward to meeting you! - Lindsay
@@chester1167 That sounds like a plan, Greg! Believe it or not, the great irony of working in a guitar store is that it doesn't afford one much opportunity to PLAY guitar (unless, of course, one is hanging out with a prominent TH-camr, like Rhett! 😂). In any event, I'll look forward to meeting you whenever you make it by with that L-0. Cheers, Lindsay
I honestly never really “got” Martins, but that ‘43 is truly special. The tone is weighty and dimensional but also extremely ALIVE.
I can't emphasize enough how awesome Maple Street Guitars is. I love the fact that every guitar you pull off the shelf is well set up and perfectly in tune. I bought a Baby Taylor and a Gitane jazz guitar there -- the one with the long thin neck and the tiny sound hole. I also bought a classical that they sold me at a discount since someone in the store had damaged it, and they had expertly repaired it. I was blown away at the quality of the repair and the tone of the instrument was perfect. And Lindsay and his family are really nice people.
+1 for maple street. They’ve serviced all of my guitars and they’re just so fantastic and knowledgeable.
It totally comes across in the video how good a dude Lindsay is.
That isn't just a collection of guitars he is selling, its a museum, and every one sounds amazing. All that to buy one guitar. Incredible.
Had the pleasure of meeting Lindsay at Maple Street about 3 years ago while I was in Atlanta. One of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had. I was there on a business trip and ended up spending 3 hours. He is a great player.
While I adore the sound of driven electric guitar, there's something so beautiful about the sound of a truly wonderful example of an acoustic guitar. Simply stunning
These guitars all sound unbelievable. Would love to see someone playing some bluegrass on that D-28. Great vids as always!
That was unprocessed sound? Unbelievable - stunningly beautiful.
It actually sounded like two guitars at once when Rhett started playing. It reminded me of Dear Prudence.
Sounds huge. When Rhett starts playing around 4 minutes in it literally sounds like it’s double-tracked, like something Opeth would’ve done on Ghost Reveries or something, but it’s just the one guitar in the room. Incredible!
I can hear why he wants that D28. What a gorgeous sound. 🔥🔥🔥
War year scalloped braced Martins are some of the best. Only the best craftsman were available during the war years and a combination of war year reduction of metal use and change to Ebony truss rod makes these guitars light and fantastic.
I know I have one.
I think Ten Years Gone is Led Zeppelin's best song. It's absolutely my favorite Zep song. Criminally underrated...I'm 34 years old, have listened to nothing but classic rock radio stations since I was a little kid and I can honestly say that I have never once heard Ten Years Gone played on the radio. I have no idea why that is.
Johnny Tyler: Agree 100% a Truly Great Zep Tune and Ignored by Radio, But Remember you have Great Taste Sir .. and they just don’t 👊👍🏻⭐️🌞😉🙏
@Captain MufDyven : Yeah it’s Sad, as depicted in Tom Pettys -THE LAST DJ Album.., It’s the same in the UK maybe worse, and the live grassroots music scene is down the river as well because the Pubs/Bars can’t afford to pay the bands because they don’t get as many in cos a beer is to expensive £5.50 is average price ridiculous , so people drink most at home then go to the pub for maybe 2/3 beers 😫
It was gonna be my parents wedding song, but they realized they were too drunk to dance through the whole thing. I think it's too long for the radio. Definitely one of my favorites, although babe, dazed and confused, and the ocean are probably above it for me.
@@DM-pv4rw Same crap now in germany.
You can imagine how lucky we were in the 60's, 70' s and 80' s to have the American Forces Network with a show called album rock with all the great songs beyond 5 minutes.
Stairway to heaven, I' m your captain/Closer to home, Thick as a brick, Ten years gone, In-a-gadda-da-vida, Astronomie, Close to the edge etc. etc.
I would have missed a lot without good old AFN.
Rain Song also.
Probably one of my favorite of your videos. This shows both sides of the art of guitar. Not only the art of playing, but the art of building such masterpieces!
Lindsay's musical piece was lovely. Great job.
Yes, I thought that too. Sounded like a Bert Jansch piece/line.
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching! - Lindsay
I'm not surprised that a guitar this old has a wonderful ring to it. My vintage 50s acoustic has a sound that just can't be beat, with that aged spruce top!
even on a camera mic in a guitar shop..... you can hear how special this guitar is. It's very obvious. cool vid
Rhett's got himself a new favorite guitar store! Wave goodbye to Righteous...
My grandfather bought this exact guitar, and it hangs on my wall to this day. It is truly a beautiful guitar.
I got a 1926 018 Koa last year. It was my great grandmothers, she bought it brand new and has been past down through the years, It’s my favorite acoustic alongside my 58 Gibson J50. Such an amazing guitar and definitely a wonderful looking example. Some lucky person will love that guitar.
Ricky, does your Gibson have a subtle bluesy sound. My 51 j50 is like that, it doesn’t ring out with sustain but has that muffled sound.
Gr8 guitars tho, I got mine from my grandpa.
@@flatlander6928 yeah it’s definitely bluesy, pretty much every jumbo Gibson iv played are muffled or “Dead” with a few exceptions but mine is muffled, good amounts of bass, has a lot of sustain and harmonics. Perfect for singer song writer stuff or Rhythm.
@@rickyshark7953 compared to my 57 018 Martin, the Martin blows it out of the water. Inn be put an LR Baggs sound hole p/u in the Gibson, sounds gr8 plugged in. Keep on strummin
“Ten Years Gone” sounded great on that ‘20s. Really satisfying sounding high quality instruments and great playing.
Congrats on your vintage SG Rhett, you beat me to it. I've been wanting an SG (Standard) too. That 1943 Martin sounded incredible I must say. I hope Lindsay is able to get it. Great playing by both of you guys....his other vintage guitars are beautiful as well! Ironic I was in there 2 weeks ago bringing in my Telecaster for a set up and my classical for a restring. The owner was extremely kind and knowledgeable!! How about that 1967 ES-335TD for $7000, nice.
i got my martin at that shop. great service. 100% recommended.
9:44 Some months ago, I acquired a publication "Easy Learning Play Hawaiian Guitar" from the late 1920s-early 1930s. The Hawaiian guitar style was played using a steel bar placed across the fretboard at various locations while the other hand picked designated strings according to the music charts. Like slide without sliding... The Hawaiians made the guitar popular! Mahalo.
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That was a history lesson and a vintage guitar showcase. The volume from the Gibson L-4 was shockingly good. Any pre-War Martin is worth a play and a look. Nothing like old wood. Some great playing as well. Those old guitars want to be played finger style. Tremendous video! Thanks Rhett and keep the good content coming.
I was at Dave's Guitar Shop in La Crosse, WI a few weeks ago. The owner's personal collection upstairs is absolutely insane. In the hallway of acoustics, there's a spot where there's not one, but two '37 Martin OO-18s hanging next to each other. Was pretty awe inspiring. And of course the '57, '58, and 2x '60 Les Pauls are just around the corner from there.
I'm in Milwaukee and I need to make the drive out there haha insane collection
Used to go to Dave's all the time
Oh! And I am dating myself here but is Larry's guitar still exist in La Crosse?
Andrew Beveridge - Tom Bukovac has a 1938 OO-18.......and it's the absolute best sounding acoustic i've ever heard. Something about those late 30's Martins.
Hanging? I would be terrified
I’m a small body guy with a ‘34 00-18 and a ‘47 00-21 which are the jewels of my little collection. The late 30’s early 40’s Martins are amazing instruments. What you can’t communicate is the smell, I know that’s superfluous but it is part of the experience.
The sound of that '43 is simply enchanting and the others have such true and sweet character. Thanks for posting this.
Ask and you may receive thanks dude, love your visa, I asked in the comments whilst at work with respect of seeing the Martin and you obliged!! Bravo!!
Wow! I’m not usually one who gets that excited about very expensive acoustics but that D-28 sounds phenomenal. Especially in D! That low end…
That looks and sounds amazing. Idk how it was so well taken care of. Incredible
Wow. That 1943 Martin sounds like heaven. Beautiful!!!
Even through my phone, I can tell how ridiculously full sounding that Martin is. Beautiful.
What a great family of guitar enthusiasts you and your buddies have created! Great work. And thank you!
Got to play a 1948 Martin... and while it was NOT what I was looking for... OMG. It was definitely probably the best sounding guitar I've ever heard! Keep thinking about it.
Would probably have to sell 3-4 guitars to purchase it... but wow. There is nothing like the sound coming out of these guitars. I wish it could easily be put into words, but it's an experience!
It’s crazy how amazing these old guitars sound!! The new models of these sound good but don’t hold a candle to these vintage ones sound.
In 2017 I had the opportunity to play a pair of vintage, pre-World War II Martins, a 1928 0-28 and a 1934 00-18 and they were incredible. They were light in weight, very responsive, easy to play and very loud. The owner of them had acquired them earlier in life and wisely hung onto them and they were, without a doubt an experience I wish I'd had earlier in life. I would have known to start buying vintage guitars earlier, when they weren't so expensive. The Koa O-18 is an amazing guitar, even on the video, it projects very well. The Gibsons were a sight to behold, I have never seen anything but pictures of either model, so that was a treat.
Best video I’ve watched in a long time, Thanks to all!!
Ten Years Gone sounding sweet man! Thanks for another killer video! Going to stop in and check these cats out when I come down to visit family.
Wow. They were all in such great condition, and the sound is outta this world.
Ayy maple street fixed my 1936 00-17!! Great folks there
Thank you Rhett for playing Ten Years Gone on that amazing guitar! Jimmy would've been proud to hear his masterpiece played on that Martin, with him being a big Martin fan himself. I couldn't believe it when I heard the first few chords from you and I'm like.. "no way.. is he about to play...? ....HELL YES!!"
I love your new SG! Can’t wait to see and hear you feature it.
Good heavens - for the Martin where is all that sound coming from?!
It just fills the room
As I was listening to this, all I could think was how similar it sounds to Page's acoustic from the Earl's Court performance of Going to California. Beautiful.
Thanks, Rhett. I own a 1932 Gibson L4 archtop and back, round hole like the one featured at the end. Was my father's and before him owned originally by a Wyoming cowboy named Normy, a family friend. My dad sent me off to college with it and I had Mario Martello of Lundberg's in Berkeley level and refret the neck. Plays gorgeously, loud and full, and and has gotten even better over the years. In 1978, Jon Lundberg had 5 L4's on the wall for $375-$450. Mario also scalloped the braces of a mid-60's Martin 0-18 that unfortunately was stolen from me. My 1925 all mahagony Martin 2-17 sounds a lot like that koa Martin you featured. Butes!
I’m lucky enough to own a 1934ish Regal Dobro and there is something to say about old growth woods. My 74 Takamine F360 is a dream boat as well
My old stomping ground. The best old-school guitar store around. The original owners George and Claire are the nicest people. Instructors are the best in town. Hello, Mr. Bass! Last time I was there was in 1999. I have not met this young fella. Gotta pay a visit soon or later. Greeting from Arizona, Masato
A few weeks ago my daughter shocked me by uttering a phrase I had never even thought…”It’s just a guitar.” Broke my heart. This crowd understands…the haunting beauty that is a guitar.
Next time she's excited, tell her this: "it's just a meme."
Goosebumps and feels at 8:59
I enjoyed that. It's nice to watch a documentary on old guitars that knows what it is talking about. Cheers.
Nice! YT is not exactly the place to appreciate fine sound, but it was very full and lively. Haven’t heard the price yet, but it’ll be far out of my range. I managed to rise to a now-14-year-old D35, which I love dearly, which is all I need.
There is nothing I find more interesting then the history and path taken by these wonderful instruments. Loved the videos man. Thanks for sharing.
This was a wonderful video. I loved hearing the history of each instrument. Such a cool shop and owner!
Wow, I can only dream about owning a vintage guitar of the caliber shown here. These guitars must live forever! They are in the right hands. The sound of that Martin in the beginning had my jaw on the floor
I don’t know why but it was emotional hearing you play Zeppelin on such an old guitar.
Just about to close a deal on a 44 Martin D-18 with scalloped bracing and Adirondack top. It doesn’t take a back seat to the D-28 here. Pure wartime magic. Cool video.
Agreed the old fella sounds sweet. Enjoy long long time bud. Respect and stay healthy all.
Great video Rhett!! Thanks for sharing your adventure!!
Rhett, those guitars are amazing. I’m only halfway through the video, and I am getting chills listening to how good they sound. Got rid of my Takamine, which I have had since 1989; a Simon & Patrick; and a Taylor, because I never really found the sound I need. Only recently have I come to understand that it’s probably going to come from a Martin.
Back in 2013, I had the distinct honor of setting up the stage for a show by one of my top 3 all-time favorite artists, Charles Thompson aka Black Francis, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Pixies. About 15 years prior, I had made friends with Reid Paley, the guy who was Charles’ opening act at the time, and we had just kept in touch.
Anyway, because of this friendship (and since I was/am an established musician, as well), I was offered the opportunity, during which I was able to fondle…ahem…play just a few quick riffs on his ‘50s D-28 and D-18 acoustics, as well as one of his 2 sweet ‘50s Teles.
Charles was telling me that, at least by his standards, he had essentially perfected the tone of his 2 legit vintage Teles by shipping them to this somewhat radical, tone-chasing luthier in Japan who, over a period of several weeks or months, would completely dehydrate the wood…which drastically improved its tones. Pretty drastic stuff, if you ask me, but damn do they sound amazing.
Thank you! These are guitars that us mere mortals rarely get to see or hear. The 1943 Martin - magic!
Wow.
What a great piece of art.
It sounds amazing.
Great playing as well.
Dang Rhett! Killer playing. Reminded me of the way Dallas Green plays.
Super video, Rhett! Thank you!
Anyone else notice the strings on the d-28 look misaligned towards the treble side a bit? look at 2:21
Love the sound of the 43 Martin and the 33 Gibson. wanted to say the video where Rick B. said he is a year older than your dad well I'm 6 years older than Rick. I started playing guitar in 1965 so I was into all the music ya'll were talking about in the video but it was new music. I was around lots of older musicians in those days and it was the best thing that could have happened. I learned a lot and read every book on music theroy I could find and a few years later some of the old timers where asking me how to play some licks. I really enjoy hearing you play guitar sir. just subscribed and will be watching often
John Williford
Bastrop Tex
Martin's sound like a warm hug from the love of your life.
This one surely does. 💯
Nice collection of beautiful guitars. I always love smaller bodied guitars played with fingerstyle cause strumming with a pic doesn’t always gives credit to their articulation - Lindsay proved that in this video. All this guitars have a vibe and story to tell. I guess it’s great to get hands on this huge sounding Martin but it’s also hard to give them all away for that.
Great video Rhett! Also the sounds of these guitars were recorded very well.
Great job capturing the shear awesomeness of these guitars. Need to start saving my pennies.
Thanks for sharing Rhett !
I own a koa martin from 29 too - epic guitar, greetings from london
Love these types of videos man
Also that dog running around adds a nice charm to the video too.
Thanks, Jeremy! I might be biased, but Hopper is a pretty charming little guy... ;-)
Some of my favorite videos are "Rhett visits a music store." Not sure how many of those he could afford to do, though. Haha
That sounded unbelievable. Wow!
I’m in awe of vintage guitars. Especially listening them being played. But I have a request and I’m sure many of us who watch this channel for guitar knowledge and education. Wish you could provide ball park figures on these wonderful guitars so my wallet can feel the joy of pain😂
Thank you and great channel.
That Martin D28 was gorgeous !
I have a 1943 Epiphone Triumph, sounds amazing
That Ten Years Gone little play had me quickly reach for my acoustic lol
What an awesome collection. Beautiful
This was a fascinating video. It is always interesting learning about the history of guitars and I have much respect of the knowledge, e.g. learning about the different braces and bridges and how it affected the tone looking back. Thanks for sharing!
that 1933 l-century is one of the coolest looking guitars i’ve ever seen, and most importantly sounded great, too.
Beautiful sounding guitar, nice playing Rhett!
What a fascinating trip back to the begining those are all incredible magical music machines thanks for the share Mr.R👍🎸✌
Even on my laptop with its less-than-hifi speakers, that 1943 Martin sounds out-of-this-world good.
Wow.
Chris needs to play the guitar more often in the channel, he's so good
This guitar sounds like a piano, especially the low strings. Incredible instrument.
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Great video Rhett. Damn that 43 sounds epic. As was your playing. I love that it had a lot of low end but without sounding muddy. I’d be interested to hear more opinion on how these older guitars feel to play compared to newer ones.
Also, what about a video where you attempt to find more affordable modern guitars that come closest to the tone of some great older classic guitars? The same could be done with amps as well.
I love the vlogs on your channel!
3:09 what is the name of this piece??? I love it!
Hi! This piece is the instrumental bridge to one of my songs called "All My Wonder," which I wrote for my father. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching! Cheers, Lindsay
@@maplestreetguitars hi Lindsay ..what is the name of the piece you play on the 1933 L Century guitar @ 14:40 ? I always come back to this video on Rhett's channel just to watch you play that piece. You play finger style very beautifully and gracefully.
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Oh, I see you now have a real guitar! J/K. Your Novos are awesome.
Thanks Rhett!
I'm the proud owner of a 1937 Kalamazoo archtop - KG-21 to be precise - that I bought 35 years ago. I may stray to my electrics and leave it alone from time to time. But when I return to it, it never lets me down. A gentle V on the neck profile.
The rarest guitar I ever got to play was a Martin 1927 OO-21. Wow, I was so surprised at the tone. Was very similar to the OOO you have in the video.
So amazing to hear these fantastic instruments 👏🏻