Mark Allen in his home studio describing the refurb of his beautiful Strat... filmed by Mark ..edit artfrob... If you want to send some money to Mark via PayPal his email is markallen1824@yahoo.co.uk
You are a musical gift from the Gods my friend....I am 80 and have been playing since 1960, I still play, teach, and enjoy watching people like you. Cheers mate...🙂
I was 11 in 1960 and still have the first guitar my Mum bought me - a Hofner. Still play one of my guitars every day and have only just found Mark on TH-cam. It surprises me that my little cricket bat Hohner G3T is my play everyday guitar. I love the passion in Mark's style and wish more people had heard Andy Latimer of Camel for feel and emotion. Hope I'm still playing at 80 !
Love your music. Less so the room decor. Regardless, rock on, Mark! Glad the strat is back in capable hands and look forward to hearing it in future videos.
You are a lovely man. Sold out to your music and you do it so well! Would love to hear your Christas music. Glad to see you have restored your Strat. You need to be out there being a light, a sound, a feeling among people who love you and your gifts of music. Blessings to you Mark!
Thank You to everyone for showing your support. Been in a bit of a dark place recently but reading your comments helps me overcome the darkness with the light of your Love. Been watching videos by Markus K, a busker who travels the planet and I admire him greatly. Decided I should travel too. If you think I can play wherever you are let me know and I'll try to get there . One world, One Love.
Hey Mark, Best of luck with your travels! You should try to record online like Markus- K does. Im sure that helps his traveling kitty a lot more than busking quarters.
@@jeffipoo49 Thank You. I doubt I'd ever be as organised as Markus is ! I have BIG problems with being organised and learning stuff. I've now got an ipad and Loopy pro but can't work out how to use it despite watching lots of videos. Still haven't gone on any travels but making plans and I do hope to make some videos of me playing when I eventually get away.
That tone makes me wish I hadn't sold my Strat! I just never bonded with it and yours is on a different level. I saw you playing this one about 12 years ago in Carmarthen. I was with my one year old son Josh and he stopped in his tracks to listen to you! He's 13 now and has a Squier Strat that I bought him for Christmas 3 years ago. Sadly don't get to hear him play as he still lives in Wales and I've been back in Devon for the last 12 years. One day hopefully. Great to hear your playing again - such great feel and an obviously deep connection with your instrument and the music :-)
Hallo Mark, Mr. Guitar, I‘m glad and hope to see you again on the street, playin your Strat and make the people smile! Wish you a very, very good and healthy 2024! You win again! Many greetings from the south of Germany to the british guitarrist with the greatest heart of soul!!!
Dear Mark, everytime i watch your Videos. To listen your Guitar play, its make me Happy, specially in that Crazy Times we have in the World. Love you, GOD BLESS YOU!!!! JOE from Germany
Excellent little video update Mark, always great to see you on the channel, sorry to hear about your situation but hopefully you find enjoyment from making videos as much as we will watching them! It’ll be fantastic to get more content from you going forward! Have a great Christmas and New Year! All the best!
Hello Mark, You ARE A Remarkable Player and I do admire you ! I'm sorry to read that you've been in a Dark Place recently. I saw and chatted with you at The Barn in Ledbury a few weeks ago. It was great when you sat - in and played with Melvin Hancox and his band. I feel you added another dimension to the sound, really impressed ! We are seeing Melvin and his band tomorrow (Sunday 26th) at Upton on Severn. Take heart my friend and be well. Really hope to see you again sometime soon. 🙏 ✌️. (Gaz&Kaz from Ledbury)
Just found your channel Mark. Awesome playing. Cool Strat. I noticed the scalloping on the side of the neck; then you said that it was from playing.... Man. The guy that restored it did a great job. Looks like a well loved instrument. Peace.
Well then, these gentlemen who restore guitars are magicians to be reckoned with. I loved the fact that the guitar neck keeps the marks from playing over the years. The guitar looks spectacular after being repaired. As for your self-dedication to music, it's very good and I recommend it to everyone as a great example of the eternal question: why are we born with music inside us? Perhaps because music is shared between those who listen and those who play, both exchanging sensations. We can also learn without books and, too often, the technique takes away a lot of creativity if used excessively. A hug to those who play, film and publish these noble and necessary actions in a world in which some men, insisting on instigating wars, still need musical awareness.
@@markallen7804 Ah... it happens to all of us. I'm not a believer, but that's what happened to God in the Bible when he created man. Only after creating man did he have doubts about what he did and not before. If even God has doubts and if we are made in his likeness, then I guess everything is fine. Apparently doubt helps us in some way to mend rather than throw away.
I recently found my MOST Inspirational Teacher on TH-cam . Mr Michael Singer 😀 Alan Watts is also up there on my most watched list. Also The Best Jazz Guitarist 🎸with lovely laid back songs you can listen to for hours Joyce Cooling @@getexis8685
Nice to see the strat fixed up, long time since I saw you and played that guitar in your living room. Hope you're well. Tyanks for continuing to becan inspiration to me.Best wishes from Ty (elliots sleeping groupie!!!)
nice sound and top playing m8... when i started my 1st band in 76 age12 (on bass) my hands were twisted and didant even open,,(the beatles saved my hands) i supported the rocky horror show tour 83 with a giloteen behind me once,by but by 88 i made a foot switch board and played keyboards with my feet,(my brother wierd a keyboard up ) so i was a whole band.. i never got fame but i did get the music,,my daughter was national champion at singing from every youth club,,but my granddaughter has played guitar and writen songs since age3 15 now (on youtube) and since my dad played in bands in the 50-60"s thats 4 generations of singer song writers in my family alive now... put it this way i was a human juke box,,when you say chris,i answer i played "peaceful waters flow" in a few gigs ;-) i have been home recording since 88 too (on and off) you should do your "massive album" since 1981 i used a shergold masquerader guitar,,no neck touches them if you like thin necks and amazing action,,,but resently (this century) i have a few guitars colected,,fender strat deluxe 2009-old hofner violin bass (63 pot codes)-les paul studio 1993 gold hardware,ebony frets-quilted maple taylor (did you know mr taylor gave his company to his workers in 2019) i could talk all day to you m8...
Excellent to see you and hear you playing. The job on your Strat was money well spent. I noticed when you opened how smooth and precise your trem is, has the block and arm been replaced too?
I replaced the block a few years ago with a Callaham block, I estimated about 5% improvement in tone and sustain . I think the arm in at the moment is a Dave Gilmour Callaham one, much shorter . Thanks for your comment.
@@markallen7804 hi mate Declan X Trev Dec singer songwriter xx respect Declan X 😑 just to say hello 👋 and I fucking love you playing the guitar 🎸 love the way you don't even look at the cords mate Declan X please can you come over to Wandsworth SW18 1dz to play with me and I will pay for your time and travel I promise you mate Declan X I wish you and me can meet up for a coffee or something else okay thanks 🙏 love Declan X Trev Dec x
@@markallen7804 hi Mark ❣️ thanks for your music and the guitar work I have learnt so so from you and I have learnt to not look at the cords thanks for that Declan X Trev Dec singer songwriter xx respect Declan X 😑 if you ever want to talk I'm here for you ok Declan X
My heart goes out to buskers now we are almost in a cashless society, I was chatting to a local busker who had a card reader for tips attached to his mike stand so music fans could swipe their cards and leave money that way but somehow its not quite the same as dropping a few quid in a beaten up guitar case is it?
In the US, people with hardship often call churches for some assistance. Also some church groups and other organizations will give good used cars to those in need. Do you have anything like that in England? You deserve assistance. 👍☮️🌞🚘🎸🎵🩷
You are a musical gift from the Gods my friend....I am 80 and have been playing since 1960, I still play, teach, and enjoy watching people like you. Cheers mate...🙂
I was 11 in 1960 and still have the first guitar my Mum bought me - a Hofner. Still play one of my guitars every day and have only just found Mark on TH-cam. It surprises me that my little cricket bat Hohner G3T is my play everyday guitar. I love the passion in Mark's style and wish more people had heard Andy Latimer of Camel for feel and emotion. Hope I'm still playing at 80 !
Isn't it true that the most gifted , talented performers are the most humble? Bless this soul.
Love your music. Less so the room decor. Regardless, rock on, Mark! Glad the strat is back in capable hands and look forward to hearing it in future videos.
I think you are the best guitarist I have ever hear❤
You are a lovely man. Sold out to your music and you do it so well! Would love to hear your Christas music. Glad to see you have restored your Strat. You need to be out there being a light, a sound, a feeling among people who love you and your gifts of music. Blessings to you Mark!
Schön zu sehen dass du deine alte Gitarre noch hast, Mark♥
What a sound
Thank You to everyone for showing your support.
Been in a bit of a dark place recently but reading your comments helps me overcome the darkness with the light of your Love.
Been watching videos by Markus K, a busker who travels the planet and I admire him greatly.
Decided I should travel too.
If you think I can play wherever you are let me know and I'll try to get there .
One world, One Love.
Hey Mark, Best of luck with your travels! You should try to record online like Markus- K does. Im sure that helps his traveling kitty a lot more than busking quarters.
Good luck to you, Mark. I hope any darkness you encounter is only temporary
@@RexBernard-kr7md Thanks. I'm making progress with help from a certain Michael Singer on youtube .
@@jeffipoo49 Thank You. I doubt I'd ever be as organised as Markus is !
I have BIG problems with being organised and learning stuff.
I've now got an ipad and Loopy pro but can't work out how to use it despite watching lots of videos.
Still haven't gone on any travels but making plans and I do hope to make some videos of me playing when I eventually get away.
Hello Mark😊 happy to see you! If you like to come to germany... let me know. Best wishes Martina @@markallen7804
What a lovely man, Mark is.
That tone makes me wish I hadn't sold my Strat! I just never bonded with it and yours is on a different level. I saw you playing this one about 12 years ago in Carmarthen. I was with my one year old son Josh and he stopped in his tracks to listen to you! He's 13 now and has a Squier Strat that I bought him for Christmas 3 years ago. Sadly don't get to hear him play as he still lives in Wales and I've been back in Devon for the last 12 years. One day hopefully. Great to hear your playing again - such great feel and an obviously deep connection with your instrument and the music :-)
Mark, I can listen to you endlessly
Hallo Mark,
Mr. Guitar, I‘m glad and hope to see you again on the street, playin your Strat and make the people smile!
Wish you a very, very good and healthy 2024!
You win again!
Many greetings from the south of Germany to the british guitarrist with the greatest heart of soul!!!
Thank you So Much !
Excellent video Mark. Keep them coming.
Dear Mark, everytime i watch your Videos. To listen your Guitar play, its make me Happy, specially in that Crazy Times we have in the World. Love you, GOD BLESS YOU!!!! JOE from Germany
Glad to hear that!
Thank you, it makes me happy to hear that you enjoy what I do . Really, from my heart. I wish you a great year .
Love your Phrasing and Tone my friend......great work and love your Busk Vids...Thanks!
Glad you like them!
Thank you . I try to do the best I can.
Happy Christmas Mark. This vid is real, and great.
You sir are an inspiration !
I am touched by your kind words . Thankyou so much .
God Bless your soul. Cheers from the Mississippi Delta
Excellent little video update Mark, always great to see you on the channel, sorry to hear about your situation but hopefully you find enjoyment from making videos as much as we will watching them! It’ll be fantastic to get more content from you going forward! Have a great Christmas and New Year! All the best!
Great to see you mark, love your guitar playing & sound, hope you do more videos 🎶🎸
Hello Mark,
You ARE A Remarkable Player and I do admire you !
I'm sorry to read that you've been in a Dark Place recently.
I saw and chatted with you at The Barn in Ledbury a few weeks ago. It was great when you sat - in and played with Melvin Hancox and his band. I feel you added another dimension to the sound, really impressed !
We are seeing Melvin and his band tomorrow (Sunday 26th) at Upton on Severn.
Take heart my friend and be well. Really hope to see you again sometime soon. 🙏 ✌️.
(Gaz&Kaz from Ledbury)
Just found your channel Mark. Awesome playing. Cool Strat. I noticed the scalloping on the side of the neck; then you said that it was from playing.... Man. The guy that restored it did a great job. Looks like a well loved instrument. Peace.
Well then, these gentlemen who restore guitars are magicians to be reckoned with. I loved the fact that the guitar neck keeps the marks from playing over the years.
The guitar looks spectacular after being repaired.
As for your self-dedication to music, it's very good and I recommend it to everyone as a great example of the eternal question: why are we born with music inside us?
Perhaps because music is shared between those who listen and those who play, both exchanging sensations.
We can also learn without books and, too often, the technique takes away a lot of creativity if used excessively.
A hug to those who play, film and publish these noble and necessary actions in a world in which some men, insisting on instigating wars, still need musical awareness.
Thank you so much for this and all your other comments .
They really mean a lot to me, especially when I doubt myself and my playing.
@@markallen7804
Ah... it happens to all of us.
I'm not a believer, but that's what happened to God in the Bible when he created man.
Only after creating man did he have doubts about what he did and not before.
If even God has doubts and if we are made in his likeness, then I guess everything is fine.
Apparently doubt helps us in some way to mend rather than throw away.
I recently found my MOST Inspirational Teacher on TH-cam .
Mr Michael Singer 😀
Alan Watts is also up there on my most watched list.
Also The Best Jazz Guitarist 🎸with lovely laid back songs you can listen to for hours
Joyce Cooling
@@getexis8685
Well loved axe.
Nice to see the strat fixed up, long time since I saw you and played that guitar in your living room. Hope you're well. Tyanks for continuing to becan inspiration to me.Best wishes from Ty (elliots sleeping groupie!!!)
😊good to see and hear you❤🎉
You got a killer tone!
Thanks, new video about how I get my sounds coming soon !
Very nice. Hope you get a new Car Bro 👊
Happy Mark got his Strat back. Is it the Eric Clapton signature model with the TBX? Love Marks playing too.
Hi, Thanks . Yes it's a 1996 Clapton , changed the pickups for noiseless Fender ones a while ago .
@@markallen7804 Thanks for reply. I have ‘88 model with lace sensors. Looking forward to more of your videos. Best wishes.
@@markallen7804 On one of your videos I noticed a PP9 ?battery next to the springs at the back. Is that to do with the noiseless pickups ?
nice sound and top playing m8... when i started my 1st band in 76 age12 (on bass) my hands were twisted and didant even open,,(the beatles saved my hands) i supported the rocky horror show tour 83 with a giloteen behind me once,by but by 88 i made a foot switch board and played keyboards with my feet,(my brother wierd a keyboard up ) so i was a whole band.. i never got fame but i did get the music,,my daughter was national champion at singing from every youth club,,but my granddaughter has played guitar and writen songs since age3 15 now (on youtube) and since my dad played in bands in the 50-60"s thats 4 generations of singer song writers in my family alive now... put it this way i was a human juke box,,when you say chris,i answer i played "peaceful waters flow" in a few gigs ;-) i have been home recording since 88 too (on and off) you should do your "massive album" since 1981 i used a shergold masquerader guitar,,no neck touches them if you like thin necks and amazing action,,,but resently (this century) i have a few guitars colected,,fender strat deluxe 2009-old hofner violin bass (63 pot codes)-les paul studio 1993 gold hardware,ebony frets-quilted maple taylor (did you know mr taylor gave his company to his workers in 2019) i could talk all day to you m8...
Nice Edit ArtFrob, well done mate
Excellent to see you and hear you playing. The job on your Strat was money well spent. I noticed when you opened how smooth and precise your trem is, has the block and arm been replaced too?
I replaced the block a few years ago with a Callaham block, I estimated about 5% improvement in tone and sustain . I think the arm in at the moment is a Dave Gilmour Callaham one, much shorter .
Thanks for your comment.
Thanks Mark. The thread on mine has worn badly so time to replace it and your joice looks mighty tempting.
Mark has one of best tones in guitardom imo.
Love this one XX mark good one XX Trev Dec singer songwriter xx respect Declan ❤
Thanks . One World, One Love .
@@markallen7804 hi mate Declan X Trev Dec singer songwriter xx respect Declan X 😑 just to say hello 👋 and I fucking love you playing the guitar 🎸 love the way you don't even look at the cords mate Declan X please can you come over to Wandsworth SW18 1dz to play with me and I will pay for your time and travel I promise you mate Declan X I wish you and me can meet up for a coffee or something else okay thanks 🙏 love Declan X Trev Dec x
@@markallen7804 hi Mark ❣️ thanks for your music and the guitar work I have learnt so so from you and I have learnt to not look at the cords thanks for that Declan X Trev Dec singer songwriter xx respect Declan X 😑 if you ever want to talk I'm here for you ok Declan X
@@markallen7804 I'm very very into my faith lol 😂 Declan
My heart goes out to buskers now we are almost in a cashless society, I was chatting to a local busker who had a card reader for tips attached to his mike stand so music fans could swipe their cards and leave money that way but somehow its not quite the same as dropping a few quid in a beaten up guitar case is it?
Well, in the end it really is. 👍💰
Mark. Did you use to live and play in Brighton years ago ? Sure I recognise you and your incredible playing
Hell mark ,I have a car you can have with a long mot if it would help you ,regards to you..tommy
Parker fly could be a good alternative
With $3,000
Do you have any album I would love to buy
at the moment no Kay. Mark is trying to create his own backing tracks for the next one...
It is a really good guitar, no artificial relic nonsense here, just played a long time
Mark Allen, what was the title of the song from the church in Bethlehem and do you know who the singer is?
A spaceman came calling...Chris De Burgh
In the US, people with hardship often call churches for some assistance. Also some church groups and other organizations will give good used cars to those in need. Do you have anything like that in England? You deserve assistance. 👍☮️🌞🚘🎸🎵🩷
There’s nothing equivalent in the U.K..