Hey Tony! I recently got a new Ramirez 4E Classical guitar and I love it. I am a pretty heavily interested into classical guitars and was wondering if for the next AT if any classical guitar makers and luthiers could be covered. There are tons of amazing classical guitar makers and luthiers and they all have their own ideas and designs which I think make them very diverse. Thanks Tony for another Acoustic Tuesday Show as always!
Great topic today. I loved learning about all the artists and the beautiful guitars they create. I'm a newbie to TAC. I bought a guitar last week at a pawn shop (Yahama FG75 Red Label) and I'm going through the 30 day challenge. I'm blessed to work remotely so I tune my guitar every morning before logging in and keep it behind my desk. I play at lunch and take "guitar breaks" instead of "smoke breaks". I also play for as long as my fingers will let me before I go to bed. It sounds really ugly right now but I'm having a blast. I'm looking forward to the day when I don't have to stop playing because my fingers hurt.
I don’t think I had ever seen more elaborate inlay options in a production guitar than what Larriveé was putting out 20 years ago. But a lot of these examples have opened my eyes… just gorgeous!
I don’t think we’d be where we are today in terms of inlay without the important work Larry Sifel did. He co-invented Abalam with Chuck Erickson and was tasked with actually producing the D-100 inlay for the production models. And many more Martins. Paul Reed Smith didn’t believe that Larry could produce his signature, in real size as produced by Paul’s pen, and inlay it into a peghead. He did and was a big part of PRS guitars for many years. Jamie Aulson mentioned here got her inlay education at Pearl works, Larry’s company. Larry and I were friends from the time he first inlaid a guitar and couldn’t get the frets back in. We worked together for years after that. He passed away several years ago but his influence and innovation lives on.
Went to the Musical Instruments Museum here in Phoenix for special showing of guitar inlay a few years ago. I’ve seen that D-100 up close. Didn’t get to play it though. Also had a group of PRS Dragons.
What do you think of Taylor Darktones picks? I think you'll be amazed. They might not replace your favorite, but the tonal difference between picks is mind-blowing. Oh, sorry. Dont want my opinion, want YOUR thoughts. Thank you.
Hi Tony. I would like to offer Pava Knezevic as one of the top inlay artists? She does work for so many companies, plus she makes awesome mandolins for her own brand and Ellis mandolins. I would also like to add Jayne Henderson, too. In 2021, we shouldn't leave these amazing women artists out of the discussion. Thanks!
Thanks for today’s show. I decided that I’d give my guitar for 10 minutes a day which I always slip from having cancer has really thrown me for a loop. ( looping lol). As always you continue to inspire me when I’m feeling bad the last week I’ve tried ten minutes a day. Any advice on how to play faster. From the challenge I tried well let’s just say blues I’m counting but if I use a metronome (ahhhh scary). Is there a method on getting faster. I have written four songs have a beginning, a middle the end is what I keep searching for on my guitar. Does anyone else have this speed problem. Would help or I just have to put it down for good., which I would not do. I also have Stage Four COPD plus going to have cancer surgery at the end of this month scared but what you going to do. I don’t say my illnesses to anybody. I really enjoyed the inlay. I have a Fender Strat I thought it was inlaid but as I was cleaning it the birds started the start to peel I feel cheated. Great show I’m going to send in my guitarsenal soon. Great show Tony!
Another great and entertaining Acoustic Tuesday. I typically like my guitars a bit more understated than the works of art you presented but I do appreciate the artistry. I was at a clients house a couple of years ago and the topic of guitars came up. She said she was learning to play and asked me if I would like to see her guitar. Being a certified guitar geek I of course said yes. This is what she came back with th-cam.com/video/BQoIU0FbS4g/w-d-xo.html When she opend the case my jaw hit the floor, when she handed it to me and said check it out I almost passed out.
I enjoyed this episode. I live in Quebec Canada and I’m also a big fan Grit Larkin his work. However there is one other fellow. From Malone New York. David Nichols. He does fantastic inlay work for many artists. Check him out. Kevin
i signed up for one of his programs but hadnt been to his website and couldnt log in i tried to contact him through support and nothing but crickets, NEVER AGAIN!! it was supposed to be a 12 month subscription. Total rip off!!!!
Wow! Just Wow!
Yes, Chris Alvarado of Driftwood guitars does some amazing and very tasteful stuff.
Chris Alvarado of Driftwood Guitars does excellent inlay work on his instruments.
Hey Tony! I recently got a new Ramirez 4E Classical guitar and I love it. I am a pretty heavily interested into classical guitars and was wondering if for the next AT if any classical guitar makers and luthiers could be covered. There are tons of amazing classical guitar makers and luthiers and they all have their own ideas and designs which I think make them very diverse. Thanks Tony for another Acoustic Tuesday Show as always!
What artistry! I'd love to watch someone do inlays. I'm fascinated in how they would cut out the wood to match the inlay. ~Billy :)
Great topic today. I loved learning about all the artists and the beautiful guitars they create.
I'm a newbie to TAC. I bought a guitar last week at a pawn shop (Yahama FG75 Red Label) and I'm going through the 30 day challenge. I'm blessed to work remotely so I tune my guitar every morning before logging in and keep it behind my desk. I play at lunch and take "guitar breaks" instead of "smoke breaks". I also play for as long as my fingers will let me before I go to bed. It sounds really ugly right now but I'm having a blast. I'm looking forward to the day when I don't have to stop playing because my fingers hurt.
Tony this is jaw dropping episode. wow!.Stay safe keep up the great work.
'Im a fan of Ron Thorn of Thorn Guitars and now A master builder at Fender custom shop. Does beautiful inlay work...
How's the best way to polish up a grubby Martin D-28?
I don’t think I had ever seen more elaborate inlay options in a production guitar than what Larriveé was putting out 20 years ago. But a lot of these examples have opened my eyes… just gorgeous!
I don’t think we’d be where we are today in terms of inlay without the important work Larry Sifel did. He co-invented Abalam with Chuck Erickson and was tasked with actually producing the D-100 inlay for the production models. And many more Martins. Paul Reed Smith didn’t believe that Larry could produce his signature, in real size as produced by Paul’s pen, and inlay it into a peghead. He did and was a big part of PRS guitars for many years. Jamie Aulson mentioned here got her inlay education at Pearl works, Larry’s company. Larry and I were friends from the time he first inlaid a guitar and couldn’t get the frets back in. We worked together for years after that. He passed away several years ago but his influence and innovation lives on.
Went to the Musical Instruments Museum here in Phoenix for special showing of guitar inlay a few years ago. I’ve seen that D-100 up close. Didn’t get to play it though. Also had a group of PRS Dragons.
Hey Tony! Loving the videos man. Just recently subscribed to your channel and it’s great! Keep it up!
Does that inlay come off easily? Is it practical to have on a jobbing guitar?
Check out driftwood guitars inlays, amazing!
What do you think of Taylor Darktones picks? I think you'll be amazed. They might not replace your favorite, but the tonal difference between picks is mind-blowing. Oh, sorry. Dont want my opinion, want YOUR thoughts. Thank you.
Jaime Aulson has done a lot of work for Paul Reed Smith, Bourgeois Guitars, and Kostal Guitars to name a few.
Hi Tony. I would like to offer Pava Knezevic as one of the top inlay artists? She does work for so many companies, plus she makes awesome mandolins for her own brand and Ellis mandolins. I would also like to add Jayne Henderson, too. In 2021, we shouldn't leave these amazing women artists out of the discussion. Thanks!
Thanks for today’s show. I decided that I’d give my guitar for 10 minutes a day which I always slip from having cancer has really thrown me for a loop. ( looping lol). As always you continue to inspire me when I’m feeling bad the last week I’ve tried ten minutes a day. Any advice on how to play faster. From the challenge I tried well let’s just say blues I’m counting but if I use a metronome (ahhhh scary). Is there a method on getting faster. I have written four songs have a beginning, a middle the end is what I keep searching for on my guitar. Does anyone else have this speed problem. Would help or I just have to put it down for good., which I would not do. I also have Stage Four COPD plus going to have cancer surgery at the end of this month scared but what you going to do. I don’t say my illnesses to anybody. I really enjoyed the inlay. I have a Fender Strat I thought it was inlaid but as I was cleaning it the birds started the start to peel I feel cheated. Great show I’m going to send in my guitarsenal soon. Great show Tony!
Wedgie- (Beavis and butthead laugh)
Although I appreciate the skill and beauty its too much bling for me
Another great and entertaining Acoustic Tuesday. I typically like my guitars a bit more understated than the works of art you presented but I do appreciate the artistry. I was at a clients house a couple of years ago and the topic of guitars came up. She said she was learning to play and asked me if I would like to see her guitar. Being a certified guitar geek I of course said yes. This is what she came back with th-cam.com/video/BQoIU0FbS4g/w-d-xo.html When she opend the case my jaw hit the floor, when she handed it to me and said check it out I almost passed out.
'The Last of Us' guitar has a moth inlay on the third fret. Who makes that guitar? Why a moth?
It's a Taylor. The moth is a symbol that helps tie it to the first game, which used Fireflies as it's symbol.
@@TheBritishPatriot - Good thinking, however, 'Joel' Troy Baker played a Guild in 2016 (before the Taylor tie-up deal) at E4
See Irvine Samogyi’s human teeth inlaid guitar (Michael Watts interview)
I enjoyed this episode. I live in Quebec Canada and I’m also a big fan Grit Larkin his work. However there is one other fellow. From Malone New York. David Nichols.
He does fantastic inlay work for many artists.
Check him out.
Kevin
This guy is all talk no action!!
His a carpetbagger!
LETS GO BRANDON !
i signed up for one of his programs but hadnt been to his website and couldnt log in i tried to contact him through support and nothing but crickets, NEVER AGAIN!! it was supposed to be a 12 month subscription. Total rip off!!!!