I attended an in-store meet-n-greet with XTC when they where doing their radio station tour to support Oranges & Lemons. There was a throng of people surrounding Andy Partridge in the middle of the store while Colin and Dave were off in the corner looking amused. I had a little speech worked out about how much I enjoyed Dave's playing and how much it added to the band's sound. But when I made it over to him all I could do was shake his hand and say "gagagagag".
Dave is the best! They were building all of these legendary Gibson’s miles from my home growing up. Have run across a few of the old Gibson luthiers and guitars over the years but they are scattered to all ends of the earth now.
Hello Dave, I think we met late 60's I bought an AC 30 from you at your house in Purton, I still have my 63 Fiesta Red Strat bought from Jeff Kempster, Ive owned it since new, also I have rear 67 335 also from Kempsters in Burgundy Red, and a Hofner Verithin with Bigsby serial number 99. Live now sometimes in Spain, played in many bands around Swindon, last one for over 30yrs on the dance band circuit Smiley Mac, in the 60's we were Stonewall Jackson. Nice playing enjoyed it very much. Cheers Terry
Great sounds. Loved the Les Paul sound and this Master makes any guitar sound like a Special Instrument. (4:30 a very unique sound. Fantastic.:-)) Sure allows some beautiful voicing from the artists essence. Fantastic. (6:11 chills going down my spine.;-) When you want to prove a point, doesn't the darn thing not do what you want to prove your point. God I hate that. :-)) Love hearing how musicians use their guitars. Great gem of a share. Thanks for this 2nd part I was heading there too.:)
I see those white/cream SG Custom guitars and I immediately think of Michael Bruce and Glen Buxton of the original "Alice Cooper Band." They killed with these! Wahi' Valleys
Who the Hell would down vote this? Dave is a great guitar player and a genuinely nice guy. Check out some of his covers of Beatles songs here on youtube, especially Strawberry Fields Forever.
because Les Paul didn't want to put his name on a guitar that had an exposed neck joint that he thought would break, and I'm not sure he liked the design either...
I've never particularly liked three pickup Les Pauls and SGs. They're too cluttered looking for me. Didn't Sister Rosetta Tharpe play one just like Dave's?
Right on! I dont know why he hated it, I think something to do with the horns. But he asked for his name to be removed from the model. Then the artistic management wheel spun into action......"Duuuhhhhrrrrr what shall we call it now?.........I know!! Lets call it an S.G for solid guitar!"
Loved XTC from 77 but when Dave joined they became sublime .
Dave gregory great guy, part of that XTC sound - and completely modest. Kudos Dave.
This series of Dave Gregory's vintage guitars is just great - thanks for uploading them!
I really enjoyed this video! Genuine, musically talented and intelligent person sharing some of his instruments and thoughts. Thanks Dave!
Dave Gregory RULES!!!
Blazing Day took xtc to another level.
Sweet collection of axes, Dave. I only wish you'd have run through some XTC licks
Thanks for all the rare uploads Egidio, they're so fantastic
I attended an in-store meet-n-greet with XTC when they where doing their radio station tour to support Oranges & Lemons. There was a throng of people surrounding Andy Partridge in the middle of the store while Colin and Dave were off in the corner looking amused. I had a little speech worked out about how much I enjoyed Dave's playing and how much it added to the band's sound. But when I made it over to him all I could do was shake his hand and say "gagagagag".
His work with BIG BIG TRAIN was phenomenal
Dave is the best! They were building all of these legendary Gibson’s miles from my home growing up. Have run across a few of the old Gibson luthiers and guitars over the years but they are scattered to all ends of the earth now.
A great collection of guitars and very informative stuff from Dave...great post !!...
Great to see Big John Stud again!!!
Astonishingly great guitarist
So much knowledge! Thank you!
4:46 personally I'm more of a single coil guy, but the g l o r i o u s tones this machine makes are just incredible..
4:34 daaaaaamn thats a cool lick
Hello Dave, I think we met late 60's I bought an AC 30 from you at your house in Purton, I still have my 63 Fiesta Red Strat bought from Jeff Kempster, Ive owned it since new, also I have rear 67 335 also from Kempsters in Burgundy Red, and a Hofner Verithin with Bigsby serial number 99. Live now sometimes in Spain, played in many bands around Swindon, last one for over 30yrs on the dance band circuit Smiley Mac, in the 60's we were Stonewall Jackson. Nice playing enjoyed it very much. Cheers Terry
I want to visit Swindon someday, but it is a long swim from Wisconsin.
@@spookerz35 Let me introduce you to the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur.
Great sounds. Loved the Les Paul sound and this Master makes any guitar sound like a Special Instrument. (4:30 a very unique sound. Fantastic.:-)) Sure allows some beautiful voicing from the artists essence. Fantastic. (6:11 chills going down my spine.;-) When you want to prove a point, doesn't the darn thing not do what you want to prove your point. God I hate that. :-)) Love hearing how musicians use their guitars. Great gem of a share. Thanks for this 2nd part I was heading there too.:)
Need to try an SG!!
You could hand Dave a walmart guitar and he would leave you with a tear in your eye.
I was right about to say something like that
Before I buy a guitar, I listen to the tone unplugged before I plug it in to an amp, totally agree with dave Gregory’s comment 👍
Thanks Egidio!!!
I see those white/cream SG Custom guitars and I immediately think of Michael Bruce and Glen Buxton of the original "Alice Cooper Band." They killed with these! Wahi' Valleys
So which one was the one used in "Shaving Brush Boogie" where Andy said "Hey Gregs, pick up the ol'... Les Paul"
I wish more people would become XTC fans instead of this sacred music club that we are in
Unique sound. I always wonder how SRV, Santana, Jimi etc. they can just play a note and you know it's them on guitar. How is that?
Lots of subtle things all happening at once. Note choice, phrasing, articulation, touch, intensity, etc.
Besides the gear of course.
hard to tell what the guitar sounds like when you have the greatest guitarist playing it.
no kidding. He played that first run on the SG/Les Paul and it was magic.
Those SGs are and sound fabulous. Are they through a Matchless?
I’ve got his Fender bronco
Who the Hell would down vote this? Dave is a great guitar player and a genuinely nice guy. Check out some of his covers of Beatles songs here on youtube, especially Strawberry Fields Forever.
because Les Paul didn't want to put his name on a guitar that had an exposed neck joint that he thought would break, and I'm not sure he liked the design either...
I've never particularly liked three pickup Les Pauls and SGs. They're too cluttered looking for me. Didn't Sister Rosetta Tharpe play one just like Dave's?
Funkafonix digs !
Thought the bloke on the right was a cardboard cut out at first
Why would you speak, move or breathe while that is going on!
The SG wasn't called Les Paul cause Les HATED the design.
Right on! I dont know why he hated it, I think something to do with the horns. But he asked for his name to be removed from the model. Then the artistic management wheel spun into action......"Duuuhhhhrrrrr what shall we call it now?.........I know!! Lets call it an S.G for solid guitar!"
He tunes to Eb
lol