Great show guys.👍🏼👌🏽. ❤ little info about the Gretsch switches. 1. Pickup Selector . Three pos. 2. Master Tone Selector: Tone control switch , three settings. The first position emphasizes bass, the middle is neutral and third offers a slight high-frequency roll-off.
In my opinion (won't add humble), the 2 must have guitars are an ES335 & a Telecaster. I'd always loved Teles, but my ex bassist took me to a local music store,1989.(he was going crazy on some of the basses), I was standing there eyeing a beautiful blue 335 (the $4000 price tag, hanging on it precluded my taking it off the hanger), a store employee, said "Let's plug it in." So I did. The tone of that guitar was indescribably beautiful. I was playing very lightly mind you. I realised why BB, Larry Carlton,Alvin Lee,& others had chosen that model. I kicked myself as I could've bought a hideous green one, while I was in HS for less than $500 [all monetary references are in USD]. I recently bought an import copy of the 335, did a little work, bought some very inexpensive pick ups & bridge [all told around $35], levelled frets, crowned them, touch up the depth of the nut slots, & it actually plays very well.(not 335 well, but it's close). Absolutely love those 2 guitar styles. My Telecaster is 1992 USA, it's a dream machine. (Recently, well 6 yrs ago, added the 5 Way Tele/Strat Super Switch. She's absolutely fabulous now.) Of course, my verbosity knows no limits, so I'll stop. PS I'm very jealous.
Thoroughly entertaining! You two work so well together and the amount and quality of vintage guitars was just amazing. You must have put many hours/days into these two videos but it seemed like a labor of love. Many thanks gentlemen.
Who would have thought that I’d have a cardboard case displayed? I had no idea what the value of it was, but I’m glad that I bought a proper hard case for my 59 Junior to live in. Nice job gents, thanks!
Absolutely awesome info guys. Those guitars sound incredible. And we love the "geeky stuff" those little details are the pure gold that no one knows love your videos
The redish dots are coming from the filler, first guitar is opaque white lacquered, then fillered and afterwards comes the color. But filler is grey, with the aging of the top coat it can went into a red grey colour!
Man you guys are knocking it out with these videos. Thanks! Of course that Trini is a good guitar. It’s a 335 with a different looks. Yes Elvis used a hagstrom
They belong to a fellow collector, a very good friend of mine. I also help keep them set up,so it’s a bit like a home from home to visit. We’re going to be visiting some other chums soon too, lots more stuff (and blether) to come…
Talking of fat Hands I shook hands with Jools Holland after one of his gigs, he had tiny sausage hands/fingers, I was amazed how he was able to stretch his fingers over the piano after seeing him play.
Sorry to be a pedantic geek about Les Paul Specials - there are FOUR versions of the DC. V1: 1958. Switch above the controls, hard edge body, neck joins the body at the end of the fretboard V2: 1959. Switch moves, body more rounded, neck joins the body at the end of the fretboard V3. 1959. Same as above BUT the neck joins the body at the 22nd fret and the pickup is very slightly further back. Seems to be around the 93xxxx serial number range. Some have the plastic spacer, some don't. V4: 1960. Neck still joins the body at the 22nd fret, pickup moved even further back, new pickguard shape introduced. What's the serial of the Special you're playing Bob? It must be very late '59 to have those specs. Or it sat around and was finished later? The only thing consistent with Gibson is their inconsistency! Keep up the good work guys, these shows are GREAT!
Thanks Rob, v interesting and you’re right I’d omitted to mention the sharper edges of the earlier ones. Both my TV’S have 60 serial numbers. The TV in this video IS 59, the Special 60
I love my Gibson electrics. Set neck, Humbuckers or p90’s. A Gibson is made whereas a Fender is assembled. Now we move into acoustics, a Gibson is still made but a Martin is born. Next level. Those old Martins and even now the higher end Martins are Swiss watches. That old D28 digs into my chest, it’s awkward, the neck is not only big but the shape feels like it’s from a different place and time, then you strum a 6 string chord and sit there like a little kid saying duuuude. That’s what sound should sound like. I think Martin looks at Gibson like Gibson looks at Fender. Young upstarts lol. Hey at least they look at Gibson because the look so far down their noses at Taylor’s you’d get your ass kicked trying to walk in with one at a bluegrass festival. Not my genre persay but I do go to the festivals from time to time. You’ll hear “I wouldn’t play no damn Taylor boy, bolt on neck piece of crap from California”. That’s real. Then ironic enough when the lights go down they break out their Telecasters (yeah, bolt on neck from California)🤔🤔🤔
Lovely video. I really enjoyed that. I have a zero fret on a Burns Marvin guitar, and the action is super low. There can be wear on the zero fret, however. It can be easily fixed though.
I wish I would've kept the SG that my Dad got me in ,75 I probably already told you I managed to keep my ,86 model but anyway you guys know the new ones like 2019 SG Gibson not Epiphone but they have gotten better
But I do realize I'm a carpenter so I know how the wood is in older homes that are took care of . Hardwood softwood they try to grow them to fast I guess in my humble opinion
So Bob do you warrant the theory of the one pick up guitars strings resonate/vibrate more than the two pup model's ?? Love these safari's Also to both of you...any dog's in this bunch ? Hand made are not all created equal of course
The single pup ES guitars sound phenomenal, but the pup is in a different position to the TD so no idea if it’s just from the lack of a neck pup magnet pulling on the strings or just the diff position
In my experience, Juniors usually sound hotter than specials and Esquires sound (even) sharper than Teles, so there is definitely something going on. Whether it’s neck pickup magnet pull or phantom loading I don’t know, but the market seems to agree, favouring Juniors, but perversely, Tele’s!
Ramon what song are you playing on 5:25 on this video th-cam.com/video/PSVcO56pqds/w-d-xo.html ? I love that octave slide but I don’t know what song it is. Thanks!
@@TheGuitarShow It’s just awesome watching you play! I watch a TON of guitar TH-cam, I’ve seen some amazing players but you’re the only one that can play almost every style masterfully and at will. You deserve more respect than you get on here, not to say many of us don’t already see your brilliance, sir. We do. I can’t wait to hear your record! From one guitar player to another, 🍻!
What's not to love? 200% Gentlemen, 200% Authenticity . . . Bob & Ramon
Thanks Ted 🙏🎸
Love your show Bob & Ramon, please keep it going :)
Thank you Donald!
All little pieces of art! Every scratch and dent tells a story! Love the guitars!
I love the enthusiasm you both show. I share it and really enjoy what you do. Thanks!
Many thanks indeed
I’m glad Ramon asks questions because I’ve got so much to learn and it helps!
Thank you!
Great show guys.👍🏼👌🏽. ❤
little info about the Gretsch switches.
1. Pickup Selector . Three pos.
2. Master Tone Selector: Tone control switch , three settings. The first position emphasizes bass, the middle is neutral and third offers a slight high-frequency roll-off.
Thanks for this Will 🎸🙏
In my opinion (won't add humble), the 2 must have guitars are an ES335 & a Telecaster. I'd always loved Teles, but my ex bassist took me to a local music store,1989.(he was going crazy on some of the basses), I was standing there eyeing a beautiful blue 335 (the $4000 price tag, hanging on it precluded my taking it off the hanger), a store employee, said "Let's plug it in." So I did. The tone of that guitar was indescribably beautiful. I was playing very lightly mind you. I realised why BB, Larry Carlton,Alvin Lee,& others had chosen that model. I kicked myself as I could've bought a hideous green one, while I was in HS for less than $500 [all monetary references are in USD]. I recently bought an import copy of the 335, did a little work, bought some very inexpensive pick ups & bridge [all told around $35], levelled frets, crowned them, touch up the depth of the nut slots, & it actually plays very well.(not 335 well, but it's close). Absolutely love those 2 guitar styles. My Telecaster is 1992 USA, it's a dream machine. (Recently, well 6 yrs ago, added the 5 Way Tele/Strat Super Switch. She's absolutely fabulous now.) Of course, my verbosity knows no limits, so I'll stop. PS I'm very jealous.
Thoroughly entertaining! You two work so well together and the amount and quality of vintage guitars was just amazing. You must have put many hours/days into these two videos but it seemed like a labor of love. Many thanks gentlemen.
Thank you Dave, so kind of you 🎸🙏
Thoroughly enjoy this. Many thanks from lockdown in Sydney, Australia
These videos are definitely making lockdown easier ! (I’m in Sydney too )
Many thanks David - stay healthy, best RG
Nice guitars.
Thanks 🎸🙏
Love the videos gentlemen. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 !
Thank you Ben
Those 330 and 335’s sound like heaven. ❤ glorious.
2 P90's is living the dream!
Could listen to you boys all day!
Thanks
Who would have thought that I’d have a cardboard case displayed? I had no idea what the value of it was, but I’m glad that I bought a proper hard case for my 59 Junior to live in. Nice job gents, thanks!
Many thanks Glenn
Great show. I bought my 58 Junior in 1965 and it is still in my possession and plays great
Ramon I love your cheeky look at the camera when Bob is talking 😁tv gold
lol ha thanks Judd
Absolutely awesome info guys. Those guitars sound incredible.
And we love the "geeky stuff" those little details are the pure gold that no one knows love your videos
Thank you
I couldn’t sleep all week waiting to see these baby’s 😁😁👍
Thanks Judd
The redish dots are coming from the filler, first guitar is opaque white lacquered, then fillered and afterwards comes the color. But filler is grey, with the aging of the top coat it can went into a red grey colour!
Thanks for this
Thanks - I always wondered what the reaction under my TV’S was…
I learn so much watching these videos! Informative and entertaining.
TH-cam algorithm keeps feeding this back to me... That's ok... I'll watch it again!
Thanks Jonny lol
Don’t wait 2 years for another unboxing if possible
Too right - we will do one very soon
Thanks for the video, Bob and Ramon. Quite enjoyed this collection walkthrough!
Our pleasure! Thanks Will
Thanks! Your show rules! I'm not going to write any essays about anyone's hands though...
Lol thanks Jeremy
You guys just blow my mind!
Great show! Love the guitars!!!!
Thanks Greg
taking notes ....love the history lesson
great great show with plenty of things to learn about!!! congratulations
Glad you enjoyed it! thanks
Lovely vid, lads!!
Thank you 🎸🙏
Man you guys are knocking it out with these videos. Thanks! Of course that Trini is a good guitar. It’s a 335 with a different looks. Yes Elvis used a hagstrom
Thanks - thanks also for the info on Elvis
My two favorite guitars:
330 and 335 ,1959!!
Great video guys!
Thanks Connor
A joy to watch!
Thank you 🎸🙏
Great playing gentlemen!
The "wee thing" you guys do betwix'd @9:58 and 11:ish is really sweet (!)
Awesome video guys!!!
Most exellent ? guys keep up the good work,
Thanks Michael
@@TheGuitarShow no sweat guys
Yes! Another one? Y’all are spoiling us 😂
Pleasure Ryan 🎸🙏
This video is a bit of a love letter to P-90 based guitars!
Thanks Eddie
Very interesting re the red marks on the LP Jr... I have a 56 and wondered about them as well... tks
Great show.
Nice new shop: Bob & Ramon's rare guitars.. ;)
lol wish these were mine!
Love these videos guys. Are those all Bob’s guitars? If they are, I’m jealous😂. Keep it up guys.
They belong to a fellow collector, a very good friend of mine. I also help keep them set up,so it’s a bit like a home from home to visit. We’re going to be visiting some other chums soon too, lots more stuff (and blether) to come…
Nice guitars, nicely played!
Thanks Dan
335 came out in 58 and had no binding on the neck
Thanks Nick
Talking of fat Hands I shook hands with Jools Holland after one of his gigs, he had tiny sausage hands/fingers, I was amazed how he was able to stretch his fingers over the piano after seeing him play.
Sorry to be a pedantic geek about Les Paul Specials - there are FOUR versions of the DC.
V1: 1958. Switch above the controls, hard edge body, neck joins the body at the end of the fretboard
V2: 1959. Switch moves, body more rounded, neck joins the body at the end of the fretboard
V3. 1959. Same as above BUT the neck joins the body at the 22nd fret and the pickup is very slightly further back. Seems to be around the 93xxxx serial number range. Some have the plastic spacer, some don't.
V4: 1960. Neck still joins the body at the 22nd fret, pickup moved even further back, new pickguard shape introduced.
What's the serial of the Special you're playing Bob? It must be very late '59 to have those specs. Or it sat around and was finished later? The only thing consistent with Gibson is their inconsistency!
Keep up the good work guys, these shows are GREAT!
Thanks Rob, v interesting and you’re right I’d omitted to mention the sharper edges of the earlier ones. Both my TV’S have 60 serial numbers. The TV in this video IS 59, the Special 60
My short scale 59 melody maker came in its original cardboard croc case its a bit tatty but it is over 60 years old
I love my Gibson electrics. Set neck, Humbuckers or p90’s. A Gibson is made whereas a Fender is assembled. Now we move into acoustics, a Gibson is still made but a Martin is born. Next level. Those old Martins and even now the higher end Martins are Swiss watches. That old D28 digs into my chest, it’s awkward, the neck is not only big but the shape feels like it’s from a different place and time, then you strum a 6 string chord and sit there like a little kid saying duuuude. That’s what sound should sound like. I think Martin looks at Gibson like Gibson looks at Fender. Young upstarts lol. Hey at least they look at Gibson because the look so far down their noses at Taylor’s you’d get your ass kicked trying to walk in with one at a bluegrass festival. Not my genre persay but I do go to the festivals from time to time. You’ll hear “I wouldn’t play no damn Taylor boy, bolt on neck piece of crap from California”. That’s real. Then ironic enough when the lights go down they break out their Telecasters (yeah, bolt on neck from California)🤔🤔🤔
I agree the old D18s, and D28s are my favourites
Lovely video. I really enjoyed that. I have a zero fret on a Burns Marvin guitar, and the action is super low. There can be wear on the zero fret, however. It can be easily fixed though.
My 60 DC Junior is exactly the same as that
Acid in the wood likely reacts with the paint
Good point
Nice video. Btw Brian May put a zero fret on his red special because it made sense!
Easy on the coffee, Ramon, Mississippi John Hurt would never pick that fast!
Lol, you are so right
Don't get me wrong, I loved the video and appreciate all the knowledge transmitted but why ON EARTH didn't you play those double cuts?
I agree - we should have played them!
the 6120 is 'Western Orange' .... with a tone toggle switch, not unlike the tone circuit on early Teles
Thanks for this Albo
I wish I would've kept the SG that my Dad got me in ,75 I probably already told you I managed to keep my ,86 model but anyway you guys know the new ones like 2019 SG Gibson not Epiphone but they have gotten better
yea
There were about 75 golden Höfner’s not 45.
Great video guys
where are these guitars? a shop or a private collection please?
Private collection we now do this on the Bob and Ramon TH-cam channel
But I do realize I'm a carpenter so I know how the wood is in older homes that are took care of . Hardwood softwood they try to grow them to fast I guess in my humble opinion
I didn't know Peter Frampton and David Gilmour had a TH-cam channel.
So Bob do you warrant the theory of the one pick up guitars strings resonate/vibrate more than the two pup model's ?? Love these safari's Also to both of you...any dog's in this bunch ? Hand made are not all created equal of course
The single pup ES guitars sound phenomenal, but the pup is in a different position to the TD so no idea if it’s just from the lack of a neck pup magnet pulling on the strings or just the diff position
In my experience, Juniors usually sound hotter than specials and Esquires sound (even) sharper than Teles, so there is definitely something going on. Whether it’s neck pickup magnet pull or phantom loading I don’t know, but the market seems to agree, favouring Juniors, but perversely, Tele’s!
Ramon what song are you playing on 5:25 on this video th-cam.com/video/PSVcO56pqds/w-d-xo.html ? I love that octave slide but I don’t know what song it is. Thanks!
Speak to Laurence Bird ..Our local Gretsch expert !!
Thanks Clive
Will there be a "Pete Townshend - History of His Guitars" in the near future?
No, j45’s were not mahogany. Rosewood.
I wish the dude on the left would look at the camera when he talks...
👍😉👍
33:07 Here we go again! Best player on TH-cam!
I'm humbled Ryan thanks so much
@@TheGuitarShow It’s just awesome watching you play! I watch a TON of guitar TH-cam, I’ve seen some amazing players but you’re the only one that can play almost every style masterfully and at will. You deserve more respect than you get on here, not to say many of us don’t already see your brilliance, sir. We do. I can’t wait to hear your record! From one guitar player to another, 🍻!
Maple Gibsons always sound dead to me. The J200s for sure.
Is there a lot of innuendo between these two ..... I would rather hear about the guitars
Noted
I enjoy the show the way it is
This show need not change one bit. Haters can hate, but we love it! Rock on!🤘🏻
You must be fun at parties
Greed