Good song.. I used to get chills listening to that as a sixteen year old thinkin about my girlfriend at the time. Even though we’re no longer together, I will love that girl till the day I die. Your videos are very inspirational and nostalgic to me. I turn 40 this year, been a musician my whole life. My folks were educated hippies, very supportive of the arts. I was raised on granola and The Beatles. All through my twenties I was a working musician, but when the financial juggling act became too difficult I became a CNC programmer/Machinist. We spine vinyl at the shop and a while back we were listening to “Wellcome To the Canteen” which is basically an untitled Traffic record. Anyway, during the song “Medicated Goo” it started skipping which created a very cool and unique loop. I recording it on my phone and later that night started writing a song around it. Changed the phrasing and put some passing chords in it. I finished it a few days later and the song has become a favorite of mine as well as some of my close friends. We’ve since listened to the record at the shop and it no longer skips in that same spot... must’ve had a lucky smudge on it or something. But It got me thinking about how many songs were written that way? The Gods of music work in mysterious ways I guess.
The best songs take you on a journey before the lyrics even start. Something that's getting harder to find these days. You manage to capture this in your intros and I love tuning in to listen to it.
Man I've forgotten how good these early episodes were and why I still love your channel Tom! This was a particularly good episode beginning with The Association's "Never My Love' intro to the skinny on flatwound strings and great vintage sounding pickups! Pure quality through and through.
Usually I hate gear talk, but gear talk like this I can get behind. When somebody knowledgeable actually explains why something is cool, how it works and what to use it for, it's a great lesson.
thanks Tom. Just inherited my fathers Star Fire. You put such a big smile on my face man. Things aren't so good right now and I truly appreciate the kindness. Stay safe man we need people like you.
Love this episode Buk... couldn’t agree more on those vintage tones. Ever since you found me that Echoplex my sound (for years) was an EP3, Fender reverb tank and the old 59’ Gretsch Double Anniversary...maximum twang 🤘
Thanks for your time. I look forward to your videos every evening after my shift in the coal mine in Virginia. Also we’ve been to Nashville a couple times and it’s a beautiful place. Appreciate it pal.
Well, that intro. brought me to tears. Not sure why. Well, not really - my sister, 9 years older, loved that song. Great sixties pop can't be beat. Love the tremolo.
Tom Thank you finally some who gets it, not drivin 300 miles an hour on the neck of their favorite sparkle Tele copy. I am 68 old school guitarist songwriter, I will not make video's of them playing some none melodic crap, thank you play few add 9 chords and have fun. You are genius no freakin gear conversations that go over two hours, I got a rare 59 Burst Standard, that my girl . Thankyou again you saved me with your laid back veiw. Be safe I'LL BE BACK , TOMMY GREENVILLE,TN .
Thanks for all the videos Tom. You've inspired me to pick up a guitar again after a number of years. I've been having a great time getting back into it!
My first band played that song at the roller ring Friday night dances for high school...man that brings back memories..the Association...the Wriecking Crew magic!
Pretty gorgeous, Tom! The Association...whoda thunk?! Swell changes, and a lovely melody! And Jazzmasters rule. Guy I play with has a '64 he usually plays through a '61 Deluxe. Ear candy.
"I don't want to say these are Secret Weapons, but I use these weapons secretly." You are the fucking oracle, buddy. This is my new favorite channel. I dig the vibe, the talk, the licks. I especially love how you treat us with tips, tricks, and knowledge, but one of the first things you did on this video is ask to learn. A true teacher is constantly learning. Secretly, of course.
Man! you are THE encyclopaedia that we need. It’s so awesome to hear your experience and knowledge. And I love how you seem to love to share it with all of us! ( funny was was watching the sandlot just the other day with my kids for I’m pretty sure the 25th time! 😆) thanks Tom
Hey Tom , just subscribed today cuz I just found the damn channel LOL! I was sent to ya by Michael at Guitargate. I been playin' guitar 40ish years and you are right up my alley Brother! I'm a total 70's prog rock and Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Allman Bros.,Beatles ect. Freak! I love your playing and tone. It sounds familiar Ha Ha! I was also born in Ohio. Dayton to be exact, but I've been in Southwest Michigan since 1976. I wish I still had my first guitar which was a Harmony electric but I can't remember the model. That Guild Starfire was what my Uncle played in his and my Dads band. My cousin still has it down in Pikeville Tennessee. Lookin' forward to more! PEACE 🐉💀👽🎸🎶🎵🌎👍
Hey Tom. Love your work man! Funny how serendipity happens. Zac Childs mentioned your love for the Nobels ODR-1...then I checked out your rig rundown with Premier Guitar...then your Homeskoolin’ videos autoplayed. Now I’ve binged every one of them. Such soulful playing and engaging stories. Your newest fan from Australia :)
Tom, Thank you for bringing the truth on every episode man. Generously contributing with your talent and wisdom in these times. Much appreciated. Listening from way down south in Nicaragua.
Great share thanks Tom! I've been buying low cost Squire Teles and customizing with aftermarket parts, necks etc..way more economical than chasing the vintage market and Ive made some decent really playable axes..
Thanks Tom the for pointing out the doink in certain songs. It does catch the ear, or at least mine. I Need You by Skynerd was another one that came to mind. As always great video. ps - don't think we don't notice you changing out things in the background. The true observers can spot the changes
Love the studio insight. This is much more like bringing in an expert on pawn stars and getting a complete lesson in rock and roll history and vintage guitars than the typical gear talk. With the added power to skyrocket the used market before the digital apocalypse (or renaissance) completely takes over
I remember walking into your old guitar shop and saw one of those old Guilds hanging there. I had just purchase a Shane Theriot instructional from Trufire that he was using one. I took it down, checked it out. You looked up and said, you got good taste man, those are great guitars. You are consistent in your opinion Tom.
Daniel Blom The old Starfire lll is such a great guitar. I've had a 66 for about 20 years and even though I don't play it a lot these days, mostly using a les paul special, the Guild has such a great sound.
Tom, did you ever listen to the Calexico recordings from the late 90’s, early OO’s? Joey Burns and John Convertino just killed it with that jazz staccato beat and Airline Spaghetti-Western Guitar -an aural feast! Recorded at Wave Labs out of Tucson-Something special about that studio and the recordings they made. They also played with Neko Case on her ‘BlackListed’ record. Very few recordings from the past 25 years give me the goose bumps like these have, and that one especially. Shout out to Howe Gelb! Man out of time. I was an early DeArmond convert by accident. Built my first guitar with a pair of gold foil double mustaches that all started when my 95 Audi Quattro blew a head gasket. Long story short-Sounded great but the pole pieces were a mismatch for a strat or tele bridge-found out the hard way. No matter, I built it, I love it, worts and all. Quiet ......nobody move, I think I just felt a Reverb quake.......shush!
Tom, love your playing and sound and brand new to your TH-cam page. I’ve got a lovely 1965 Guild Starfire III. It’s one of my favorite guitars in my rack. The bridge pup is a thing of beauty through a fuzz... Like a fine 50’s Broadcaster. Wishing you and yours all the best through all this.
I love the retro watery sound on the Twin Peaks theme by NYC session man Vinnie Bell. Vinnie invented the electric sitar in the 1960's used on Green Tambourine, and by Steely Dan on Do it Again, if I remember correctly, played by Denny Dias.
I have a 60s Starfire with a Bigsby. It’s in crappy shape. My grandfather took it one time when I was out of town and refinished it, including shellacking the fretboard.
you like that resonant C/G chord don't you ! Can't deny it, I like it too. It should be your next t shirt . I'll buy it cause I love your new video series man. You're a great inspiration for many guitar player across the world. Cheers from southern France, Cedric
Fletcher Munson curve describes your ear's ability (or lack thereof) to discern certain frequencies as volume increases. Perfect example: you EQ your gear for bedroom levels then take it to the gig and you perceive the tone to be completely different when you play the show due to the volume being much greater.
Roy Clark. I think I have seen him with the Jazzmaster and the Starfire. Did not like flat wounds on my Strat, but they feel right on pretty much any hollow or semi-hollow body from any of the three G’s. The Starfire is a super nice guitar.
You’re absolutely right about these old Guild guitars. They are favorite vintage instruments as well! I own quite a few now and how owned dozens. One edit, I’m pretty sure the full sized Guild humbuckers didn’t get introduced until 69-70. Every 64-69 Starfire I’ve owned had the minis until the 71 model and others from the 70’s I had came with the full sized HB-1 pups which are also phenomenal.
After watching only two videos volume 32 Plexi soul and now this volume 19 retro trying and reading to comments from each my first comment is, very thankful to have gotten on board
Jerry Garcia played a Guild Starfire on the first Grateful Dead album...another cheapo guitar brand was Madeira...my first electric bought In 1978 was a Madeira SG copy....long gone but I still have the 1978 Vibro Champ bought that same day for $98.
"I don't wanna talk about gear much..." Proceeds to play a jaw dropping collection of guitars easily worth $100,000k+ Come on, man! We wanna know the story and tones and reason why you pick up one vs the other etc etc. Your subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) insight continue to inspire me to play more everyday. Cheers for that. -Odd
Haaa,what a nice surprise...Yesterday you said have a good weekend guys..I assumed no show for us...and woke up to this ! Yay! Lol, btw, these are my favourite lessons when you play mellow bluesy chords...super inspiring. Been meaning to ask, the other day on the live stream Michael mentioned that your way of setting up guitars was well known in the industry.Would you care sharing some of your “basic” tricks on to get a great setup on the guitar?
I just got an old 60's Holiday from my uncle that had been under his bed for like 45 years. Turns out my dad bought it out of a catalog when he was in junior high, and never bothered to learn. Plywood body AND neck. The pickups are microphonic as all hell, but it's cool.
My Old Gretsch Blackhawk a 68, when we bought it in 69, it came with flatwound strings. I was a Dumb beginner I used to think then well I guess you only replace a string if ya break it, I was an ohio hick, livin in Walton Hills. Well I asked my teacher this guitar sounds so dull, and he said buy these, he brings out a round plastic Container, that was how Gretsch strings came back then, and they were ROUND wounds, well he showed me how to put one on, and told me to do the rest at home on my own, They were Great!!! I would go along time before I would change them, but I did wipe them down after playing.
Just been clickin to see some, maybe 10 - 12, of those entries ... some great guitarplaying there, well worth a watch. XTS challenge, not hard to find ..
Neil Geraldo is famous for playing Guild Starfire guitars. He's a legend for his tone. I'd love to own one. Many years ago I picked up an old Harmony Rocket (2 pickup with trem version). It has those wonderful DeArmond pickups. It's not a well made guitar and is a lousy instrument for slide, which was what I bought it for, but boy howdy with a Fender Deluxe on grit gain those pickups sound great! The word got out, you can't buy them for the $75 I picked up for back in the early 2000's.
LTB... Another guitar playing, Rolling Rock drinking, middle age guy with young kids who's lovin' and learning a lot from being HomeSkooled. As with this one, you occasionally break your no gear talk policy, but my question relates more to playing than getting effected sounds. When it comes to touch, dynamics, and overall hand tone, I'm trying to break the compressor habit that I'm afraid set me back for years. But then there's David Gilmore (I love him too) and others that seem to make it work. Some might also use one for stuff like your did in this segment. I've never seen or heard (or at least noticed) you using one. Your thoughts??? I know the subject can be like religion or politics so I won't take offense if you pass on the question. Thanks for all you've shared.
Brake angle of the strings over the saddles is the most important thing that nobody cares about. It is more important than many of the things that everybody debate about. Fretboard wood type, nut material etc. Bigger the brake angle bigger the sound.
Little Tommy - Next contest idea: we give you a riff that you take and make some cool little Tommy thing with it. Winner is the person that gave you the riff you liked and were able to make something you liked out of it. I think it would give another perspective on our own music (another way to approach what comes after the riff) - would be fun and you would still be teaching us stuff. you know - homeskoolin'!
Nice guitars Tom! Love these old weirdo stuff too... Looking for a Teisco ss4l... Hard to find one... Would love to see your Firebird non Reverse here!
Hey I have a Silvertone Bobkat with those pickups! Or at least those pickup covers. Cool! It's such an amazing guitar, neck like a baseball bat. But great action and great sound. Still has the wooden bridge.
The Association, so rare, Never My Love, love that BeachBoys vocal style. A classic.
Good song.. I used to get chills listening to that as a sixteen year old thinkin about my girlfriend at the time. Even though we’re no longer together, I will love that girl till the day I die. Your videos are very inspirational and nostalgic to me. I turn 40 this year, been a musician my whole life. My folks were educated hippies, very supportive of the arts. I was raised on granola and The Beatles. All through my twenties I was a working musician, but when the financial juggling act became too difficult I became a CNC programmer/Machinist. We spine vinyl at the shop and a while back we were listening to “Wellcome To the Canteen” which is basically an untitled Traffic record. Anyway, during the song “Medicated Goo” it started skipping which created a very cool and unique loop. I recording it on my phone and later that night started writing a song around it. Changed the phrasing and put some passing chords in it. I finished it a few days later and the song has become a favorite of mine as well as some of my close friends. We’ve since listened to the record at the shop and it no longer skips in that same spot... must’ve had a lucky smudge on it or something. But It got me thinking about how many songs were written that way? The Gods of music work in mysterious ways I guess.
That is a good story and a great record!
oh man, how cool are you?! THe Association, wow, one of the most under rated groups of the 60s, harmonies to die for, never been topped. THank you!
Got chills on “Never My Love”! Too cool
The best songs take you on a journey before the lyrics even start. Something that's getting harder to find these days. You manage to capture this in your intros and I love tuning in to listen to it.
Man I've forgotten how good these early episodes were and why I still love your channel Tom! This was a particularly good episode beginning with The Association's "Never My Love' intro to the skinny on flatwound strings and great vintage sounding pickups! Pure quality through and through.
Thanks so much Tom. I put flatwounds on my 62 Jaguar recently. Such a great old sound that’s so fashionable again
Usually I hate gear talk, but gear talk like this I can get behind. When somebody knowledgeable actually explains why something is cool, how it works and what to use it for, it's a great lesson.
Love the waiving cat in the background! Again thanks for your videos Tom. Solid gold.
thanks Tom. Just inherited my fathers Star Fire. You put such a big smile on my face man. Things aren't so good right now and I truly appreciate the kindness. Stay safe man we need people like you.
Great show! I saw "The Association" live here in Albuquerque back in the day and the opening band was "Cream" Ha!
Love this episode Buk... couldn’t agree more on those vintage tones. Ever since you found me that Echoplex my sound (for years) was an EP3, Fender reverb tank and the old 59’ Gretsch Double Anniversary...maximum twang 🤘
I see Funcle Tommy, I click, I like, I watch, I vibe. Thanks for keeping it a buck Funcle Tom.
Never have I been so glad to click on one of Tom's videos.
So much great information in this episode.
Thank You Tom.
Thanks for your time. I look forward to your videos every evening after my shift in the coal mine in Virginia. Also we’ve been to Nashville a couple times and it’s a beautiful place. Appreciate it pal.
I love these kinds of insights, Tom! Totally appreciate you sharing your 10,000+ hours experience with us. Keep up the videos as long as you enjoy it!
Well, that intro. brought me to tears. Not sure why. Well, not really - my sister, 9 years older, loved that song. Great sixties pop can't be beat. Love the tremolo.
Man I love the feel of Traffic, Steve Winwood is a monster musician 👍🏼
Really good podcast on The Pitch List. I enjoyed listening to it during my run this morning.
Tom Thank you finally some who gets it, not drivin 300 miles an hour on the neck of their favorite sparkle Tele copy. I am 68 old school guitarist songwriter, I will not make video's of them playing some none melodic crap, thank you play few add 9 chords and have fun. You are genius no freakin gear conversations that go over two hours, I got a rare 59 Burst Standard, that my girl . Thankyou again you saved me with your laid back veiw. Be safe I'LL BE BACK , TOMMY GREENVILLE,TN .
Thanks for all the videos Tom. You've inspired me to pick up a guitar again after a number of years. I've been having a great time getting back into it!
Lindy Fralin makes some killer jazz pickups that are hum-canceling check those mughs out!
you're killing me smalls...the price of a guild starfire just went up at least $500
Haha so true :D
Oh yeah!
Yes. True! I'm keeping my old 66 SF3, it's got the same pickups as Tom's and a decent break angle behind the bridge.
Just looked for one on Reverb....$4,148.99 OOF reverb.com/item/27547150-guild-starfire-ii-1962-cherry
@@scottnewellguitar What !! Got a 66 with new pickups for 1300 from RockNRoll Vintage Chicago back in 2017 - probably the guitar I pick up the most
He is the coolest cat out there....can't get enough of him!
Nice jazzmaster & Guild starfire! Thanks for sharing TB.
Chapters
00:00 - Twang jam intro
01:10 - Hello
03:00 - Weapons used secretly
04:42 - Fender Jazzmaster
05:15 - Midrange in the mix
06:28 - Harmony Silvertone Jupiter
09:10 - Guild Starfire III Bixby
Freaking awesome Tom ! I would love to see more of that stuff. Played great!
My first band played that song at the roller ring Friday night dances for high school...man that brings back memories..the Association...the Wriecking Crew magic!
Pretty gorgeous, Tom! The Association...whoda thunk?! Swell changes, and a lovely melody! And Jazzmasters rule. Guy I play with has a '64 he usually plays through a '61 Deluxe. Ear candy.
"I don't want to say these are Secret Weapons, but I use these weapons secretly." You are the fucking oracle, buddy. This is my new favorite channel. I dig the vibe, the talk, the licks. I especially love how you treat us with tips, tricks, and knowledge, but one of the first things you did on this video is ask to learn. A true teacher is constantly learning. Secretly, of course.
Dug that opening!! cool song and great take on it.
Awwwwwe yeah, time for a moment of happiness today. Thx for posting
Man! you are THE encyclopaedia that we need. It’s so awesome to hear your experience and knowledge. And I love how you seem to love to share it with all of us! ( funny was was watching the sandlot just the other day with my kids for I’m pretty sure the 25th time! 😆) thanks Tom
So cool the value of my silvertone just went up!
Great tip on the flats for getting that old school late 50’s early 60’s rock tone. Gonna try that ASAP!
Such a beautiful song and Tim is such an awesome player!!
Playing and singing softly are keys to developing technique. Great video.
Hey Tom , just subscribed today cuz I just found the damn channel LOL!
I was sent to ya by Michael at Guitargate. I been playin' guitar 40ish years and you are right up my alley Brother!
I'm a total 70's prog rock and Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Allman Bros.,Beatles ect. Freak!
I love your playing and tone.
It sounds familiar Ha Ha!
I was also born in Ohio.
Dayton to be exact, but I've been in Southwest Michigan since 1976. I wish I still had my first guitar which was a Harmony electric but I can't remember the model. That Guild Starfire was what my Uncle played in his and my
Dads band. My cousin still has it down in Pikeville Tennessee.
Lookin' forward to more!
PEACE 🐉💀👽🎸🎶🎵🌎👍
Thanks you Tom, your the best!!
Hey Tom. Love your work man! Funny how serendipity happens. Zac Childs mentioned your love for the Nobels ODR-1...then I checked out your rig rundown with Premier Guitar...then your Homeskoolin’ videos autoplayed. Now I’ve binged every one of them. Such soulful playing and engaging stories. Your newest fan from Australia :)
Tom, Thank you for bringing the truth on every episode man. Generously contributing with your talent and wisdom in these times. Much appreciated. Listening from way down south in Nicaragua.
I've always dug those Starfires. Very cool guitars. Also a fan of the 70s Guild acoustics as well.
Great share thanks Tom! I've been buying low cost Squire Teles and customizing with aftermarket parts, necks etc..way more economical than chasing the vintage market and Ive made some decent really playable axes..
How about something on the red '65 non-reverse Firebird? Give us the 'bird!
Yes....the BIRD....give it to us....
Excellent melodic choice on Never My Love to set the retro tone ideas. Sounds killer. Ordering flatwounds today. Keep up the good work. Excellent.
Thanks Tom the for pointing out the doink in certain songs. It does catch the ear, or at least mine. I Need You by Skynerd was another one that came to mind. As always great video.
ps - don't think we don't notice you changing out things in the background. The true observers can spot the changes
I love the Booker T. Version of that Song ❤
Love the studio insight. This is much more like bringing in an expert on pawn stars and getting a complete lesson in rock and roll history and vintage guitars than the typical gear talk. With the added power to skyrocket the used market before the digital apocalypse (or renaissance) completely takes over
Superb volume today! Thank you, Tom. Very generous.
Love your videos Tom thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge for guitar!
Now we're getting into Buddy Miller territory, and I like it!
Buddy is incredible. I remember getting my Swart after hearing how he used the trem on those. Dude has vibe for days
I remember walking into your old guitar shop and saw one of those old Guilds hanging there. I had just purchase a Shane Theriot instructional from Trufire that he was using one. I took it down, checked it out. You looked up and said, you got good taste man, those are great guitars. You are consistent in your opinion Tom.
Daniel Blom The old Starfire lll is such a great guitar. I've had a 66 for about 20 years and even though I don't play it a lot these days, mostly using a les paul special, the Guild has such a great sound.
Whatching again for the ×# time...THANKS BUK!!!
Thank you for your kind words, Tom. You others as well. I will get in touch when I figure out how. I have really been enjoying listening to you.
On one of his video's Tom has: tombukovac@gmail.com Good luck.
@@lupcokotevski2907 Thank you, Lupco Kotevski
Dale Leftwich , hey Dale, it’s Bogie !
Yes!!!!!!
A visitor on top of the Marshall!!!!!
Thank you professor!
Wow, the sound on that Guild Bridge pickup had a banjo like quality to it. Sandlot? what a Great movie..Have a great weekend y'all.
Tom, did you ever listen to the Calexico recordings from the late 90’s, early OO’s? Joey Burns and John Convertino just killed it with that jazz staccato beat and Airline Spaghetti-Western Guitar -an aural feast! Recorded at Wave Labs out of Tucson-Something special about that studio and the recordings they made. They also played with Neko Case on her ‘BlackListed’ record. Very few recordings from the past 25 years give me the goose bumps like these have, and that one especially. Shout out to Howe Gelb! Man out of time.
I was an early DeArmond convert by accident. Built my first guitar with a pair of gold foil double mustaches that all started when my 95 Audi Quattro blew a head gasket. Long story short-Sounded great but the pole pieces were a mismatch for a strat or tele bridge-found out the hard way. No matter, I built it, I love it, worts and all. Quiet ......nobody move, I think I just felt a Reverb quake.......shush!
O man, the two late entries made my evening Thanks Tom for pointing those guys out! Fun to get some insight and weapon secrets.
Uncle Larry, thanks for talking gear...it’s important and the right thing to do for full guitar geekdom!
Tom, love your playing and sound and brand new to your TH-cam page. I’ve got a lovely 1965 Guild Starfire III. It’s one of my favorite guitars in my rack. The bridge pup is a thing of beauty through a fuzz... Like a fine 50’s Broadcaster. Wishing you and yours all the best through all this.
I love the retro watery sound on the Twin Peaks theme by NYC session man Vinnie Bell. Vinnie invented the electric sitar in the 1960's used on Green Tambourine, and by Steely Dan on Do it Again, if I remember correctly, played by Denny Dias.
I have a 60s Starfire with a Bigsby. It’s in crappy shape. My grandfather took it one time when I was out of town and refinished it, including shellacking the fretboard.
you like that resonant C/G chord don't you ! Can't deny it, I like it too. It should be your next t shirt . I'll buy it cause I love your new video series man. You're a great inspiration for many guitar player across the world. Cheers from southern France, Cedric
Thank you for the eq tip, great advice!
Fletcher Munson curve describes your ear's ability (or lack thereof) to discern certain frequencies as volume increases. Perfect example: you EQ your gear for bedroom levels then take it to the gig and you perceive the tone to be completely different when you play the show due to the volume being much greater.
Love the old Starfires! A A Bondy comes to mind, he plays one in C standard and the sound is just divine on his records
His album “American Hearts” is really great
Roy Clark. I think I have seen him with the Jazzmaster and the Starfire. Did not like flat wounds on my Strat, but they feel right on pretty much any hollow or semi-hollow body from any of the three G’s. The Starfire is a super nice guitar.
You’re absolutely right about these old Guild guitars. They are favorite vintage instruments as well! I own quite a few now and how owned dozens. One edit, I’m pretty sure the full sized Guild humbuckers didn’t get introduced until 69-70. Every 64-69 Starfire I’ve owned had the minis until the 71 model and others from the 70’s I had came with the full sized HB-1 pups which are also phenomenal.
How about a episode on the Billy Gibbons style too?
Dale Leftwich - wow, his entry sounds like Dave Rawlings on PPC. Love it!
Always nice to see you playing Fenders..even though you turned me into a gibson fan.
After watching only two videos volume 32 Plexi soul and now this volume 19 retro trying and reading to comments from each my first comment is, very thankful to have gotten on board
I have a 65 starfire 3 and it’s magic. Keep it going man. Dig the videos!
BUK is singlehandedly boosting the prices of these cool vintage guitars. Hey they are due to get a bump in value! They sound great Tom
OMG. Flatwoods lol. I learned on old black diamond flat wounds when I was a kid.
What string gauge and brand do you use on flat wounds? The only ones I know are too thick for me! Thanks for all the episodes. So great!!!
Budda Guedes 010s or 011s depending on the guitar
501chorusecho thanks. And what brand and model do you use? Thanks again
Jerry Garcia played a Guild Starfire on the first Grateful Dead album...another cheapo guitar brand was Madeira...my first electric bought In 1978 was a Madeira SG copy....long gone but I still have the 1978 Vibro Champ bought that same day for $98.
"I don't wanna talk about gear much..." Proceeds to play a jaw dropping collection of guitars easily worth $100,000k+
Come on, man! We wanna know the story and tones and reason why you pick up one vs the other etc etc.
Your subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) insight continue to inspire me to play more everyday.
Cheers for that.
-Odd
Always worth it watching you
Haaa,what a nice surprise...Yesterday you said have a good weekend guys..I assumed no show for us...and woke up to this ! Yay!
Lol, btw, these are my favourite lessons when you play mellow bluesy chords...super inspiring.
Been meaning to ask, the other day on the live stream Michael mentioned that your way of setting up guitars was well known in the industry.Would you care sharing some of your “basic” tricks on to get a great setup on the guitar?
I just got an old 60's Holiday from my uncle that had been under his bed for like 45 years. Turns out my dad bought it out of a catalog when he was in junior high, and never bothered to learn. Plywood body AND neck. The pickups are microphonic as all hell, but it's cool.
Beautiful man....thank you sir
My Old Gretsch Blackhawk a 68, when we bought it in 69, it came with flatwound strings. I was a Dumb beginner I used to think then well I guess you only replace a string if ya break it, I was an ohio hick, livin in Walton Hills. Well I asked my teacher this guitar sounds so dull, and he said buy these, he brings out a round plastic Container, that was how Gretsch strings came back then, and they were ROUND wounds, well he showed me how to put one on, and told me to do the rest at home on my own, They were Great!!! I would go along time before I would change them, but I did wipe them down after playing.
What is the bridge on that Jupiter?
Just been clickin to see some, maybe 10 - 12, of those entries ... some great guitarplaying there, well worth a watch.
XTS challenge, not hard to find ..
6:33 says sorry to his guitar
Great, and we've all done it :)
Nice to hear a bit of traffic!
brings back memories of my grandad playing duane eddy on his gibson sonex strung with flatwounds
Neil Geraldo is famous for playing Guild Starfire guitars. He's a legend for his tone. I'd love to own one. Many years ago I picked up an old Harmony Rocket (2 pickup with trem version). It has those wonderful DeArmond pickups. It's not a well made guitar and is a lousy instrument for slide, which was what I bought it for, but boy howdy with a Fender Deluxe on grit gain those pickups sound great! The word got out, you can't buy them for the $75 I picked up for back in the early 2000's.
Oh, look out, Tom is gonna be playing Television solos next!
THE JAZZMASTER AWAKENS!!!!
I'm witcha, brother!
@@grandudetonesnob7107 I'd be VERY surprised if that happened, but not THAT surprised.
LTB... Another guitar playing, Rolling Rock drinking, middle age guy with young kids who's lovin' and learning a lot from being HomeSkooled.
As with this one, you occasionally break your no gear talk policy, but my question relates more to playing than getting effected sounds. When it comes to touch, dynamics, and overall hand tone, I'm trying to break the compressor habit that I'm afraid set me back for years. But then there's David Gilmore (I love him too) and others that seem to make it work. Some might also use one for stuff like your did in this segment. I've never seen or heard (or at least noticed) you using one. Your thoughts??? I know the subject can be like religion or politics so I won't take offense if you pass on the question.
Thanks for all you've shared.
youtube is gona suck when u go back to work lol great videos ive enjoyed them all
Beautiful!! Love it!!
YOU'RE KILLING ME SMALLS!! Thanks for the Starfire tips Uncle Larry :)
Brake angle of the strings over the saddles is the most important thing that nobody cares about. It is more important than many of the things that everybody debate about. Fretboard wood type, nut material etc. Bigger the brake angle bigger the sound.
Neil Geraldo uses Starfires - saw him a few years ago and was one of the best live tones I’ve ever heard
Little Tommy - Next contest idea: we give you a riff that you take and make some cool little Tommy thing with it. Winner is the person that gave you the riff you liked and were able to make something you liked out of it. I think it would give another perspective on our own music (another way to approach what comes after the riff) - would be fun and you would still be teaching us stuff. you know - homeskoolin'!
Nice guitars Tom! Love these old weirdo stuff too... Looking for a Teisco ss4l... Hard to find one... Would love to see your Firebird non Reverse here!
Hey I have a Silvertone Bobkat with those pickups! Or at least those pickup covers. Cool! It's such an amazing guitar, neck like a baseball bat. But great action and great sound. Still has the wooden bridge.
That was a fantastic song, Never My Love