Jeff is such a "Cool Kat"! Honestly one of my favorite public figures. I am a musician too, and I really enjoy listening to stories from other musicians. What I wouldn't give to have a sit-down with Jeff and "talk shop"! I saw him on Jimmy Fallon last night and to see the heart-felt enthusiasm as Jeff & Jimmy spoke of music and guitars! What a wonderful interview from a Man I admire deeply! Not just Jeff though...his entire family. What a unique and wonderful family dynamic!
Jeff has the personality of someone that anyone could strike up a conversation with. Seems so down to earth. People that have reached this level of success and remain this grounded, I wish them continued prosperity for they do have a rich soul.
The first guitar I ever picked up was a burnt orange 6120 with the pad on the back, in Downey CA, pre Beatles era! And now, over 50 years later, I STILL can't tell you what all those switches were for!
Richard Brubaker - That wasn't a pad, but was actually the sound hole. The "F-holes" on the front were painted on. One more reason that guitar sounded/sounds like no other.
Small world.... I'm a musician myself by way of graduating class of Downey High c/o 98' First picked up a joloppy acoustic at guitar 14 years old, trying to mimic "Wind Cries Mary"..... haven't put down that instrument since. Adding some introspection; I've learned more about myself through my guitars....... and discovered something uniquely magical about the beautiful artform in creativity from my personal favorite guitar.... my white G5420T gretsch
Nice to hear Jeff Bridges comment on Gretsch Guitars. I picked up a 1962 6120 DC w/ the single knob string mute device. All of the tones a person can pull out of that Guitar is so awesome! The two Filtertron Pickups & the different sounds that you can produce with those switches & knobs is a real treat. It's one of my favorites!
What I enjoy most about Jeff is how much it shows that he loves what he does for a living. He delivers over and over again, his depth and his ability to play so many types of characters and his music. As if acting isn't enough. When I see him in interviews he shows us who he is as a person. There's little doubt that Jeff is down to earth. What's hard to imagine is if he actually always likes himself. Is he really this laid back, all the time? He could be.
Now I'm convinced that he was really playing the piano in the "Fabulous Baker Boys" - a movie I can recommend so much. I like him since years. One of my favorite actors. He is so relaxed and a "quiet" man. Like Dean I wished I could have a beer with him and chat about life and music.
Jeff is a kind and great dude. One day I want to buy a big white Gretcsh, for years my soul and ears tell me that it will be a match. To whoever makes my future Gretsch. Thank You!
I bought my first gretsch streamliner from Amazon Jeff it's left handed and I love it I have nine guitars all made left handed this one is my favorite great sound perfect action I have been singing and playing guitar over 48 years Jeff back in new York and now in Florida I do variation of all kinds of music I. so delighted that your singing and playing guitars cool your very good also a very good actor and very nice personality my two grown daughters play guitar now I'm teaching my nine year old granddaughter guitar wow she is picking up fast we bought her first acoustic guitar for her nine year old birthday she was so happy my longest gig was in south Florida country club lounge cover eight years
jeff bridges was great 40 years ago when he made movies like thunderbolt and lightfoot, and he is a great actor today, he carries the role of bad blake as if he has lived the life. JB fantastic
The way this add should have gone - "You know...I don't often play guitar...but when I do, it's always Dos Gretschies." I'm talkin' bout The Dude here, man.
mikejunior211 His version of true grit sucks ass . And crazy heart was okay . Man you don’t know shit about acting or music . Say that again. That part about he should of received back to back Oscars for Crazy Heart and True Grit . You sounded like a Idiot for sure . Stupid Ass !
Bad Blake was Steven Bruton. The manager of my band was a good friend of his and just before he died he gave him a single called "The Face of Love" He played with Bonny Raitt & many others over the years but never quite made it himself despite keeping company with superstars as a musician. I was asked to record the tune. At the time I didn't want to. Now I can't find the demo CD and I'd really like to have it to do a version. Has anyone ever heard this song anywhere? I'm still searching damn!
Did you listen to her when she told you to make Jesus your Savior? Hope so ... And great choice on the '59 CG ... I have a friend who has one. Check out one of the covers to "Chet Atkins In Hollywood" and spy that work of art ...
JEFF SAYS MERLE HAGGARD SAID IF HE COULD HAVE ANY GUITAR HE'D CHOOSE A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN , WELL OLE MERLE CAN AFFORD 2 BUY ANY GUITAR ON THE PLANET AND HE CHOSE THE FENDER TELECASTER AND HAS A SIGNATURE MODLE NAMED AFTER HIM AND IT IS 1 BEAUTIFUL TELECASTER !!~ I'M A HUGE FAN OF BOTH JEFF AND MERLE AND WATCHED CRAZY HEART A ZILLION TIMES EVEN BUYING THE DVD .
Yeah, Well, you know, thats just like, eh, your opinion, man... All jokes a side Gretsch guitars are great. Nothing else has that sound. So it's good to know the Dude Abides
Back in the day they were made here in the US. No more. If I am going to pay USA made prices, I want the thing made here, and give some guys a job, not in Japan. I would not mind a Japanese guitar, if it was a Japanese brand. Yamaha, for example. Gretsch used to be American. What are they now? Chinese, Korean, Japanese??? The Bad news is that the Japanese and Koreans are snobs, and buying an "American Guitar' made somewhere else is the kiss of death. Even they want the real American product. But, well , I guess, we get that Rapacious American love of Max Profit, and Americans are getting that good ol' sinking feeling of racing to the bottom in their chase to buy the cheapest possible product.
The Gretsch sounds good because it ties the room together.
Jeff is such a "Cool Kat"! Honestly one of my favorite public figures. I am a musician too, and I really enjoy listening to stories from other musicians. What I wouldn't give to have a sit-down with Jeff and "talk shop"!
I saw him on Jimmy Fallon last night and to see the heart-felt enthusiasm as Jeff & Jimmy spoke of music and guitars!
What a wonderful interview from a Man I admire deeply! Not just Jeff though...his entire family. What a unique and wonderful family dynamic!
I couldn’t have said it better!!
Jeff has the personality of someone that anyone could strike up a conversation with. Seems so down to earth. People that have reached this level of success and remain this grounded, I wish them continued prosperity for they do have a rich soul.
Jeff Bridges has SOOO much talent. Acting is something he's known for, but his music is awesome too!
The first guitar I ever picked up was a burnt orange 6120 with the pad on the back, in Downey CA, pre Beatles era! And now, over 50 years later, I STILL can't tell you what all those switches were for!
Richard Brubaker - That wasn't a pad, but was actually the sound hole. The "F-holes" on the front were painted on. One more reason that guitar sounded/sounds like no other.
Small world.... I'm a musician myself by way of graduating class of Downey High c/o 98'
First picked up a joloppy acoustic at guitar 14 years old, trying to mimic "Wind Cries Mary"..... haven't put down that instrument since. Adding some introspection; I've learned more about myself through my guitars....... and discovered something uniquely magical about the beautiful artform in creativity from my personal favorite guitar.... my white G5420T gretsch
Nice to hear Jeff Bridges comment on Gretsch Guitars. I picked up a 1962 6120 DC w/ the single knob string mute device. All of the tones a person can pull out of that Guitar is so awesome! The two Filtertron Pickups & the different sounds that you can produce with those switches & knobs is a real treat. It's one of my favorites!
What I enjoy most about Jeff is how much it shows that he loves what he does for a living. He delivers over and over again, his depth and his ability to play so many types of characters and his music. As if acting isn't enough. When I see him in interviews he shows us who he is as a person. There's little doubt that Jeff is down to earth. What's hard to imagine is if he actually always likes himself. Is he really this laid back, all the time? He could be.
Love Gretsch, the movie, and Jeff. Hope he got to keep the guitar in the movie.
Gretsch are another level of awesome
Now I'm convinced that he was really playing the piano in the "Fabulous Baker Boys" - a movie I can recommend so much.
I like him since years. One of my favorite actors. He is so relaxed and a "quiet" man.
Like Dean I wished I could have a beer with him and chat about life and music.
He's and old school classic! Great actor with a "natural attitude."
Jeff is a kind and great dude. One day I want to buy a big white Gretcsh, for years my soul and ears tell me that it will be a match. To whoever makes my future Gretsch. Thank You!
Just bought my first one Jimmy. G5420TG Snowcrest White :)!
Cool! I never even knew Bridges was at all musical until I saw Crazy Heart
bridges is one of the few actors that keeps getting better with age
I bought my first gretsch streamliner from Amazon Jeff it's left handed and I love it I have nine guitars all made left handed this one is my favorite great sound perfect action I have been singing and playing guitar over 48 years Jeff back in new York and now in Florida I do variation of all kinds of music I. so delighted that your singing and playing guitars cool your very good also a very good actor and very nice personality my two grown daughters play guitar now I'm teaching my nine year old granddaughter guitar wow she is picking up fast we bought her first acoustic guitar for her nine year old birthday she was so happy my longest gig was in south Florida country club lounge cover eight years
These immortals can enjoy the best Gretsches there are out there.
the dude abides
thanks for sharing, that was a great movie. and guitar of course.
jeff bridges was great 40 years ago when he made movies like thunderbolt and lightfoot, and he is a great actor today, he carries the role of bad blake as if he has lived the life. JB fantastic
Awesome actor and singer...truly amazing man! All my respect... :)
Nice one. Love the reverberating jangle twang those guitars make.
Gretsch drums are played by all the greats too
I have a 1979 white falcon that blows me away. It was made in booneville arkansas
Never realised that Lloyd Bridges sung in musicals!
The way this add should have gone - "You know...I don't often play guitar...but when I do, it's always Dos Gretschies." I'm talkin' bout The Dude here, man.
This man deserved back to back oscars for crazy heart and true grit.
mikejunior211 His version of true grit sucks ass . And crazy heart was okay . Man you don’t know shit about acting or music . Say that again. That part about he should of received back to back Oscars for Crazy Heart and True Grit . You sounded like a Idiot for sure . Stupid Ass !
Bad Blake was Steven Bruton. The manager of my band was a good friend of his and just before he died he gave him a single called "The Face of Love" He played with Bonny Raitt & many others over the years but never quite made it himself despite keeping company with superstars as a musician. I was asked to record the tune. At the time I didn't want to. Now I can't find the demo CD and I'd really like to have it to do a version. Has anyone ever heard this song anywhere? I'm still searching damn!
Great movie!
Nice. ✌️🇦🇺
Had dinner next to him when he was in concert at the Sheraton Maui.
what did he smell like ?
Spencer Kochel cocaine
Spencer Kochel ....lol yea ....did you get any on ya ?
One of my friends bother played guitar in the opening scene. Tim crouch’s brother.
The Dude !
The Dude playing a Gretsch..the Dude of guitars
Great video Jeff! You may want to use a StringRay to re-string your bad-ass Bigsbys!
If it's good enough for the Dude it's good enough for me!
There's no wrong guitar, if it's the one you make music with.
What is song is the music in the video from?
Oh yeah your father and brother very good actors also
What´s the intro song? Thanks!!
he´s bearing some resemblance with Kris Kristofferson, to me;)
John Paul George Ringo thank god. I though I was the only one
Moms are always right......
I love my mom very much 💜 but she’s not always right 😁
Strange no mention of Chet Atkins the man who designed the that guitar the greatest picker of all time
ill second that completely agree
Probably his Connection is George Harrison.
The dude .
Did you listen to her when she told you to make Jesus your Savior? Hope so ... And great choice on the '59 CG ... I have a friend who has one. Check out one of the covers to "Chet Atkins In Hollywood" and spy that work of art ...
Were you (all) listening to the Dude's story??
I was bowling.
@SurvivalTwoGo
Haha yeah!
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuude)
Looked up: Gretsch Bridges
So, Jeff Bridges, you opt for Gretsch?
Yeah, well, that's just like, your opinion man.
+Lovro Golac U R A COMPLETE IDIOT WHO KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT GUITARS !!!!!!!!
+Martin Parmer why must you hurt me so bad Martin:(((((((
+Lovro Golac Apparently, he's not a golfer. ;)
+Lovro Golac Yeah, but he's the dude.
I Concur !
JEFF SAYS MERLE HAGGARD SAID IF HE COULD HAVE ANY GUITAR HE'D CHOOSE A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN , WELL OLE MERLE CAN AFFORD 2 BUY ANY GUITAR ON THE PLANET AND HE CHOSE THE FENDER TELECASTER AND HAS A SIGNATURE MODLE NAMED AFTER HIM AND IT IS 1 BEAUTIFUL TELECASTER !!~ I'M A HUGE FAN OF BOTH JEFF AND MERLE AND WATCHED CRAZY HEART A ZILLION TIMES EVEN BUYING THE DVD .
I'll bet he plays a lot of Creedence...
Yeah, Well, you know, thats just like, eh, your opinion, man... All jokes a side Gretsch guitars are great. Nothing else has that sound. So it's good to know the Dude Abides
ABIDE
Well, Tony Stark built this Gretsch in a cave.... with a box of scraps.
It's that guy that kidnapped Sandra Bullock!
DisappearingBoy yes he worried for Kiefer Sutherland to death
Maybe he should duet with Gwyneth Paltrow.
Nihilists stole my Gretsch.
Back in the day they were made here in the US. No more. If I am going to pay USA made prices, I want the thing made here, and give some guys a job, not in Japan. I would not mind a Japanese guitar, if it was a Japanese brand. Yamaha, for example. Gretsch used to be American. What are they now? Chinese, Korean, Japanese??? The Bad news is that the Japanese and Koreans are snobs, and buying an "American Guitar' made somewhere else is the kiss of death. Even they want the real American product. But, well , I guess, we get that Rapacious American love of Max Profit, and Americans are getting that good ol' sinking feeling of racing to the bottom in their chase to buy the cheapest possible product.
nice marmot
Heh man, like don't spill the beverage. That'll be a White Russian and don't forget the half and half dude.
where is my money lebowski?
oooof .... that slow boat song clip was poop.
Better actor than singer or musician that's for sure. :)