I have always loved Gretsch guitars. So stylish, and such a great sound. The original bond theme was played (by Vic Flick) on a 1939 Clifford Essex Paragon De Luxe. Like this Gretsch, that is an electric/acoustic guitar, but with only one pickup, just below the fretboard. The Gretsch has one pickup in much the same place, but another nearer the bridge. There are some similarities in shape, but the Gretsch has a 'jazz cutaway'. I cannot tell from the photographs I have seen, but I think the Clifford Essex may be a little wider front to back.
Hello Brian. I always wondered who was the guitarist who recorded this song. Now I know, even with what instrument. I was convinced it was a Fender or something. I never stop learning things, thanks to new technologies. Thank you for the information, for your words and for listening to me. Greetings.
@@juanalvarez215 Hi Julian, I have only just seen your reply. There are videos of Vic Flick playing the James Bond theme on the original guitar on TH-cam. I understand the guitar was displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in Cleveland, Ohio, though I do not know if it is still there. Vic worked as a session guitarist with Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, Dusty Springfield, Shirley Bassey, Petula Clark, Herman’s Hermits, and others. He also played with the George Martin Orchestra. You play beautifully, by the way. Oddly enough, I do not play guitar, but my late brother did, so I have always had an interest. When he was about 17, he had a Saturday job at Barratts of Manchester (England). My parents knew the owner, Adrian Barratt. One day, they let him bring home a white Gretsch, which I think was quite old. (This was in the mid seventies.) I think it may have been from the 1930s. It was one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen. Sadly, it had to go back. My brother played more acoustic than electric, though he went back to electric with a few local bands he played with. Thanks for your reply.
Well done. There is a lot to love about your effort. The ending chord; B add b13 (on bottom) is new to me. I like it, it gets right to that 60s reverb groove. I'm currently smitten with that crunchy 60s sound; working on the theme from Casino Royale, 1967 (The "Look of Love", coming to TH-cam soon). I posted a Rockabilly bit on a 5420T th-cam.com/video/Qkr_MD7gNzw/w-d-xo.html. BTW, what did you use for a backing track?
I have always loved Gretsch guitars. So stylish, and such a great sound. The original bond theme was played (by Vic Flick) on a 1939 Clifford Essex Paragon De Luxe. Like this Gretsch, that is an electric/acoustic guitar, but with only one pickup, just below the fretboard. The Gretsch has one pickup in much the same place, but another nearer the bridge. There are some similarities in shape, but the Gretsch has a 'jazz cutaway'. I cannot tell from the photographs I have seen, but I think the Clifford Essex may be a little wider front to back.
Hello Brian.
I always wondered who was the guitarist who recorded this song. Now I know, even with what instrument.
I was convinced it was a Fender or something.
I never stop learning things, thanks to new technologies.
Thank you for the information, for your words and for listening to me.
Greetings.
@@juanalvarez215 Hi Julian, I have only just seen your reply. There are videos of Vic Flick playing the James Bond theme on the original guitar on TH-cam. I understand the guitar was displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in Cleveland, Ohio, though I do not know if it is still there. Vic worked as a session guitarist with Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, Dusty Springfield, Shirley Bassey, Petula Clark, Herman’s Hermits, and others. He also played with the George Martin Orchestra.
You play beautifully, by the way. Oddly enough, I do not play guitar, but my late brother did, so I have always had an interest. When he was about 17, he had a Saturday job at Barratts of Manchester (England). My parents knew the owner, Adrian Barratt. One day, they let him bring home a white Gretsch, which I think was quite old. (This was in the mid seventies.) I think it may have been from the 1930s. It was one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen. Sadly, it had to go back. My brother played more acoustic than electric, though he went back to electric with a few local bands he played with. Thanks for your reply.
So Cool! I used to play this years ago for one of my friends she got so happy and would hum it all the rest of the day!🙂
That’s fantastic! You captured the era.
On mine I changed the Bigsby for a B6C V type and the bridge for a Vanson roller tunamatic. Wilkinson kluson machines to go on there next.
I changed it too, then I sold the guitar.
So cool!
Nice
Thanks
That was great - perfect for a twangy Gretsch - thank you. Did you arrange this yourself?
Yes, of course, it is not difficult.
Genio.
Bond. James Bond.
Well done. There is a lot to love about your effort. The ending chord; B add b13 (on bottom) is new to me. I like it, it gets right to that 60s reverb groove. I'm currently smitten with that crunchy 60s sound; working on the theme from Casino Royale, 1967 (The "Look of Love", coming to TH-cam soon). I posted a Rockabilly bit on a 5420T th-cam.com/video/Qkr_MD7gNzw/w-d-xo.html. BTW, what did you use for a backing track?
Hello. Thank you Tim for your words.
I actually searched for a track on the internet and downloaded it.
I think that it should be more clean. I think that clean sound of Gretsch Country Gentleman would be great
@@SandySaul Well, it's my version.