I love your reviews, I love your playing, I love your disposition, sincerity, honesty, humor, and humility. Not needing to be "cool" makes you very cool. As a grandfather, I can tell you that your grandfather is looking down and smiling as you tell his story. Thanks Mike. P. S. I had no idea the video was over an hour long because it was so enjoyable to watch.
Hey buddy, I remember the phone call well and chatting to you about the Cutlass. I knew the first time I heard you play it that it just sounded like your guitar and that it belonged at home with you.
Enjoyed your video and stories!! I had a Blue Strat but with a rosewood neck around the same era. I believe Fender called it gun metal blue😳Also have a 335 around same era as yours and quality is exceptional! It’s my number one as well! Hope your wife recovers well, stay safe and healthy!
Great post!. Nice to hear some stories about your guitars. That's a mighty impressive collection. My favourite is still the 345 but I'd take any of them off ya!
Well, it took me about three hours to get through because every time I saw one of these beauties. I just picked up my guitar and mucked about lol. How time flies doesn't it. Cheers, man, good stuff indeed, happy new year 🎉
Enjoyed whole video. I currently have 26 at home.... Hmmm... Some over 40 years in my possession, a bunch of home built partscasters etc. Like you I've never bought a relic guitar but own loads of them now.
Great tour, Mike! Since you like semi-hollow bodies, I’d highly recommend a semi-hollow Gretsch (you can get them without the Bigsby). I love mine, and it definitely has a unique vibe from a 335. I’ve also played what I think is that same D’Angelico in the Anchorage Guitar Center-while it looks Gretsch-y, the humbuckers make it sound more Gibson-y.
REALLY NEAT collection you got there, Mike! My favorite is your blonde Telecaster and your green Strat. Those Taylor’s are so nice! I’ve got a 214CE K DLX (basically same one as yours except a little jump up in quality since it’s the next model up. And since it’s the “deluxe” one - it has special Koa wood). Love that Revstar, too! I’ve heard great things about those. They’re really modern looking - a bit too much for my taste. But I’ve heard nothing but good things about them and their quality. A few of my fave guitarists use them. Agreed about relic’d guitars! I’ve got 5 electrics, 2 acoustics, and a bass. So not as big of a collection as you - but building it up. I just bought a new one the other week, haha. You’ll probably see it during our lesson in 2 weeks.
You reminded me I should get a Yamaha Revstar one of these days.. I remember when the headstock broke on your LP.. You said Lespaul are pussies compared to Strats.. 😁 Anyway I got also myself an LP Standard.. It sounds like a ton brick as you said a beast.. My only beef with the 335 and 435 is their very expensive price tags.. I mean Lespaul are expensive but these ones are way over the top for guitar made of plywood.. They sound and look awesome but I certainly got myself more than a match for at least 1 K less... Mind you as a professional player you can justify the expense if you felt in love with it..
I hear you. But yes I will say my 345 is one of the best sounding guitars I have ever played. Have had it for 7 years now and have used it a lot so it’s early it’s keep now haha
@@MikeBradleyofficial It's expensive but usually players will keep them for life.. It's an iconic guitar that wrote Rock and Blues history as well as Jazz.. You can play almost anything with it.. Except perhaps Country because it won't twang as much as a telecaster. .
I love your reviews, I love your playing,
I love your disposition, sincerity, honesty, humor, and humility.
Not needing to be "cool" makes you very cool. As a grandfather, I can tell you that your grandfather is looking down and smiling as you tell his story. Thanks Mike.
P. S. I had no idea the video was over an hour long because it was so enjoyable to watch.
Aww Ray, you got me choking up reading this. Thank you so much for this, really means a lot. ❤️
Hey buddy, I remember the phone call well and chatting to you about the Cutlass. I knew the first time I heard you play it that it just sounded like your guitar and that it belonged at home with you.
Aww mate, will always been thankful for your support. You’re a beautiful man! 😊
8:26 ooooh so nice!!!!
Oh my God I remember that Peachy Ad from waaaay back in the day I've been subscribed for yonks how'd I not know that was you! 😅😅
Hahaha the secret is now out! 😂
I enjoy your content, as well you're a great instructer. I hope life keeps giving you more as you give to us. Greetings from Mexico
Great collection and video buddy!
Perfect thing to come up in my subscription box as I'm practicing today!
same here mate!
that Revstar is rad!!! ooooh. diggin in.
Cheers bro from New Zealand ❤😊
Happy new year buddy, hope you’re good and well!
Enjoyed your video and stories!! I had a Blue Strat but with a rosewood neck around the same era. I believe Fender called it gun metal blue😳Also have a 335 around same era as yours and quality is exceptional! It’s my number one as well! Hope your wife recovers well, stay safe and healthy!
Thank you Billy, thankfully she’s over the worse now. That’s interesting about the colour, will look it up.
Loved listening to the raw passion you have for your guitars Mike. Some great stories 👌🏻👍🏻
Hello From the USA 🇺🇸 I'm new to your channel.. You have a nice collection of guitarS 🎸🎸🎸 Thanks For Sharing ✌💪
Hi Patrick, lovely to hear you’ve found me. Thank you very much.
My wife and kids have had the illness I’m self employed so I’m immune from it
Lame comment. If you're ill in bed with flu then you ain't working no matter what you do.
@@adamski101 ha ha
Great Collection, I really like your Strat plus!😉 I also really like your 345! 👍
Thank you!
I love how there's a lot of strats but only one bestfriend which is a tele
as a strat head, I think the quote "one tele rules them all" is real lol
Great post!. Nice to hear some stories about your guitars. That's a mighty impressive collection. My favourite is still the 345 but I'd take any of them off ya!
This madman just out here DESTROYING picks
I know, I’m such a rascal!
Hahaha what a throwback to the Loot! I used to love going through that for stuff I know I'd never buy
Well, it took me about three hours to get through because every time I saw one of these beauties. I just picked up my guitar and mucked about lol. How time flies doesn't it. Cheers, man, good stuff indeed, happy new year 🎉
Great to hear Joe!
I recently acquired a Fender Performer Stratocaster so can attest they are great guitars
Enjoyed whole video. I currently have 26 at home.... Hmmm... Some over 40 years in my possession, a bunch of home built partscasters etc. Like you I've never bought a relic guitar but own loads of them now.
Ooh good work! Yep, that’s the best way to wear guitars out.
Seems like it looked like there were more there, thanks for showing us and the stories!
Great tour, Mike! Since you like semi-hollow bodies, I’d highly recommend a semi-hollow Gretsch (you can get them without the Bigsby). I love mine, and it definitely has a unique vibe from a 335. I’ve also played what I think is that same D’Angelico in the Anchorage Guitar Center-while it looks Gretsch-y, the humbuckers make it sound more Gibson-y.
When you get to a certain level, one understands that each type of guitar design has its own songs in it. Weird, but true!
Very true!
thnaks for showing you guitars!! i really miss the sound of the beast!!!
It gets used a lot, will get it on a video more.
Mike Rutherford hasn't a problem with Squire. He plays a Bullet live.
Nice collection, enjoyed this one a lot 👍
I loved this vid coz I just practiced mindless finger picking patterns the hole time so thanks for your company threw muscle memory practise 🤓
Amazing to hear.
Looking at that first Taylor, now I know why I am not at your level. My acoustic is 8 years old not a mark on it 😂😂
Hahaha yeah she certainly has taken a beating over the years. It gets played an awful lot.
Hal-Ca plays Revstar and Pacifica models, good choices!
Man... Shout out to dave from Eternal guitars 😂😂😂 i feel like he worked on a good handful of your guitars
He sure has, he is my go to guy.
REALLY NEAT collection you got there, Mike! My favorite is your blonde Telecaster and your green Strat.
Those Taylor’s are so nice! I’ve got a 214CE K DLX (basically same one as yours except a little jump up in quality since it’s the next model up. And since it’s the “deluxe” one - it has special Koa wood).
Love that Revstar, too! I’ve heard great things about those. They’re really modern looking - a bit too much for my taste. But I’ve heard nothing but good things about them and their quality. A few of my fave guitarists use them.
Agreed about relic’d guitars!
I’ve got 5 electrics, 2 acoustics, and a bass. So not as big of a collection as you - but building it up. I just bought a new one the other week, haha. You’ll probably see it during our lesson in 2 weeks.
Hi Mitch, haha look forward to seeing it. Hope you’re all good
Been a while since I dropped in on a vid Mike. Glad you’re doing fine! Cheers
Hi Max, thanks for coming back!
I was there when you were at guitar guitar with the 335
You sure were! 😊
You reminded me I should get a Yamaha Revstar one of these days.. I remember when the headstock broke on your LP.. You said Lespaul are pussies compared to Strats.. 😁 Anyway I got also myself an LP Standard.. It sounds like a ton brick as you said a beast.. My only beef with the 335 and 435 is their very expensive price tags.. I mean Lespaul are expensive but these ones are way over the top for guitar made of plywood.. They sound and look awesome but I certainly got myself more than a match for at least 1 K less... Mind you as a professional player you can justify the expense if you felt in love with it..
I hear you. But yes I will say my 345 is one of the best sounding guitars I have ever played. Have had it for 7 years now and have used it a lot so it’s early it’s keep now haha
@@MikeBradleyofficial It's expensive but usually players will keep them for life.. It's an iconic guitar that wrote Rock and Blues history as well as Jazz.. You can play almost anything with it.. Except perhaps Country because it won't twang as much as a telecaster. .
What's your favourite chord Mike? I'm enjoying major 7s at the moment
Ooh toughie. I do like a good Add 9 chord.
Very nice Video. How much Deos your Revstar 720B weigh?
Good question, would need to weigh it. Pretty sure less than my Les Paul.
@@MikeBradleyofficial the necks on these vary in thickness and shape between flatter 60s and rounder 50s how is your neck?
@@kroadster3249 more of a fatty, but still comfortable.
@@MikeBradleyofficial thanks i found One at 4.3 kg which is Heavy but Balance and the fattest revstar neck so far
If she's got the lergies then obviously she obviously didn't do jexies for life when she was a kid