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The Blue Guitars: Martin Taylor plays the Blue Bossa on them all
In 1997, Scott Chinery commissioned Steve Howe and Martin Taylor to record some of his favorite guitars. Martin created an arrangement of the Blue Bossa where he played the first chorus (and all subsequent accompaniment) on the D'Aquisto Blue Centura Deluxe, and then followed up with one chorus each on the other 21 Blue Guitars. Let us know which one you like best!
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TRIGGS NEW YORKER Archtop Guitar - Ted Ludwig plays The Blue Guitar Collection - Chitlins Con Carne
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians. Here is the hugely talented son of new Orleans @tedludwig1451 playi...
Comparing the 22 Blue Guitars, 25 years later
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Comparing the 22 Blue Guitars, 25 years later
Why Aren't They Blue? The Blue Guitar Collection
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians and guitar makers. In this video we address one of the more pressing...
Sunny - D'AQUISTO x HOLLENBECK Archtop Guitars - Ludwig & Asbell play The Blue Guitar Collection
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians and guitar makers. In May of 2022 we invited two wonderful guitarist...
THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Jim Nichols plays the Hollenbeck EBONY 'N' BLUE
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians. In this video noted jazz guitarist Jim Nichols plays a tender versi...
Jim Nichols remembers luthier BILL HOLLENBECK - The Blue Guitar Collection
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians. In this video noted jazz guitarist Jim Nichols shares memories of t...
TED LUDWIG plays the COMINS CHESTER AVENUE - The Blue Guitar Collection - But Beautiful
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians. In this video the incredible Ted Ludwig puts Bill Comins' newly rep...
What happened to that other MONTELEONE Blue Guitar? The Blue Guitar Collection
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians and guitar makers. In this video we ask luthier John Monteleone what...
Opening The Sliding Doors of Perception - Luthier JOHN MONTELEONE - The Blue Guitar Collection
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians and guitar makers. In this video luthier John Monteleone demonstrate...
TED LUDWIG plays The MONTELEONE ROCKET CONVERTIBLE - The Blue Guitar Collection - Alone Together
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians. In this video the talented son of New Orleans Ted Ludwig plays John...
MONTELEONE ROCKET CONVERTIBLE Archtop Guitar - Michael Watts plays The Blue Guitar Collection
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians. In this video @MichaelWatts gets to grips with the extraordinary Mo...
D'AQUISTO BLUE CENTURA Archtop Guitar - Ted Ludwig plays The Blue Guitar Collection - All Blues
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians. In this video the incredible Ted Ludwig lays down the Miles Davis c...
Englishman in New York - Ray Matuza plays The Blue Guitars - D'AQUISTO BLUE CENTURA DELUXE Archtop
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians. Here is Ray Matuza of 20th Century Guitar Magazine on the D'Aquisto...
Luthier JOHN MONTELEONE - The Story of The ROCKET CONVERTIBLE for The Blue Guitar Collection
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Please like and subscribe to support our work! The Archtop Foundation was set up in 2021 with a mission to raise awareness of the wonders of the acoustic archtop guitar - it occurred to us that one effective way to do this was to acquire the Chinery Blue Guitar Collection and put it in the hands of the world's finest musicians and guitar makers. In this video luthier John Monteleone is reunited...
BRIGHT SIZE LIFE - Alicyn Yaffee and Rafael Rosa play The Blue Guitar Collection - Monteleone/Megas
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BRIGHT SIZE LIFE - Alicyn Yaffee and Rafael Rosa play The Blue Guitar Collection - Monteleone/Megas
Manhã De Carnaval + While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Brian Truesby plays The Blue Guitar Collection
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Manhã De Carnaval While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Brian Truesby plays The Blue Guitar Collection
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Taylor Roberts plays The Blue Guitar Collection - Monteleone
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Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Taylor Roberts plays The Blue Guitar Collection - Monteleone
MEGAS x GRIMES Archtop Guitars - Ludwig & Asbell play The Blue Guitar Collection - Cantaloupe Island
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MEGAS x GRIMES Archtop Guitars - Ludwig & Asbell play The Blue Guitar Collection - Cantaloupe Island
DISASTER! Luthier STEVE GRIMES - The Family Tree Guitar - The Blue Guitar Collection
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DISASTER! Luthier STEVE GRIMES - The Family Tree Guitar - The Blue Guitar Collection
I'll Remember April - New West Guitars play The Blue Guitar Collection - Rocky Mountain Archtop Fest
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I'll Remember April - New West Guitars play The Blue Guitar Collection - Rocky Mountain Archtop Fest
CAMPELLONE x BUSCARINO Archtop Guitars - Ludwig & Asbell play The Blue Guitars - Just Friends
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CAMPELLONE x BUSCARINO Archtop Guitars - Ludwig & Asbell play The Blue Guitars - Just Friends
Jocelyn Gould plays The Blue Guitar Collection - Sweet Lorraine - Benedetto Cremona Azzurra
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Jocelyn Gould plays The Blue Guitar Collection - Sweet Lorraine - Benedetto Cremona Azzurra
Cantaloupe Island - Nate Lopez plays The Blue Guitar Collection - Zeidler Guitar
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Cantaloupe Island - Nate Lopez plays The Blue Guitar Collection - Zeidler Guitar
In Your Own Sweet Way - Ludwig & Asbell play The Blue Guitars - MONTELEONE x BENEDETTO Guitars
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In Your Own Sweet Way - Ludwig & Asbell play The Blue Guitars - MONTELEONE x BENEDETTO Guitars
Luthier MICHAEL GREENFIELD checks out The BOŽO PODUNAVAC CHICAGOAN - The Blue Guitar Collection
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Luthier MICHAEL GREENFIELD checks out The BOŽO PODUNAVAC CHICAGOAN - The Blue Guitar Collection
DRIVE IN - Jim Nichols plays The Blue Guitar Collection - Hollenbeck Ebony 'n' Blue
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DRIVE IN - Jim Nichols plays The Blue Guitar Collection - Hollenbeck Ebony 'n' Blue
Luthier Cris Mirabella - Planning a New Blue Guitar - The Blue Guitar Collection -Mirabella Guitars
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Luthier Cris Mirabella - Planning a New Blue Guitar - The Blue Guitar Collection -Mirabella Guitars
SEAN MCGOWAN plays The D'AQUISTO BLUE CENTURA - The Blue Guitar Collection - Love is Here to Stay
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SEAN MCGOWAN plays The D'AQUISTO BLUE CENTURA - The Blue Guitar Collection - Love is Here to Stay
SINGLE PETAL FROM A ROSE - Sean McGowan plays The Blue Guitar Collection - Nickerson Equinox
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SINGLE PETAL FROM A ROSE - Sean McGowan plays The Blue Guitar Collection - Nickerson Equinox

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @sinar5157
    @sinar5157 2 дні тому

  • @patrickcockett8062
    @patrickcockett8062 7 днів тому

    yes man

  • @bensher5132
    @bensher5132 11 днів тому

    this is You stepped out of a dream, not Meditation...all good, jsut wanted to let you know!

  • @mcanderson3511
    @mcanderson3511 16 днів тому

    I used to go to the Lincoln Avenue, Chicago store. I lived in the neighborhood and I recognized that these were some of the most exquisite acoustic guitars that I would ever see anywhere.

  • @mykevenable8180
    @mykevenable8180 Місяць тому

    Excellently played !

  • @burnedoutgolfer
    @burnedoutgolfer Місяць тому

    Ted is too damn good

  • @jazzvec
    @jazzvec Місяць тому

    Great shirt! :) When I grow up I want to be as cool as Howard Emerson. As for the guitar sound - pure magic, the separation of tones in the intricate harmonies, you can hear everything! Must be a blessing to have a guitar like that at home.

    • @howardemerson457
      @howardemerson457 27 днів тому

      If it weren't for eBay I'd be shirtless.......I get most of my shirts there, and one of my favorite manufacturers is Tori Richard out of Honolulu, but I digress.......that guitar has never resided at my house. I own a Monteleone LaCorsa 12 fret 00 size cutaway that does have a side port. In any event......glad you enjoyed my rendition of a classic, and here's a link of a Monteleone archtop I did have at the house for a few months.....John asked me to break it in......ua-cam.com/video/yRZDqytlR2k/v-deo.htmlsi=tUcFIAOJLUH9N5jA

  • @jazzvec
    @jazzvec Місяць тому

    amazingly sounding instrument

  • @DaniloMarrone
    @DaniloMarrone 2 місяці тому

    The Blue Absynthe guitar “can’t elope” forever. 😂 Nice first instrumental track-played on a Manzer?

  • @JohnnyGNV
    @JohnnyGNV 2 місяці тому

    This is great RAY - of all the Guitarists I worked with, I knew even back in the late 80's that you were unequivocally the Best of the bunch -

  • @sinar5157
    @sinar5157 2 місяці тому

    wow

  • @sinar5157
    @sinar5157 2 місяці тому

    so nice

  • @ScharpachMasterGuitars
    @ScharpachMasterGuitars 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Alicyn, you make that guitar just sound great!

  • @LouCurri
    @LouCurri 2 місяці тому

    She’s right up there with anybody. Nicely done.

  • @elenajon001
    @elenajon001 2 місяці тому

    Great

  • @JazzCatzs
    @JazzCatzs 2 місяці тому

    Gorgeous playing and tone ! Not to mention the effortless harmonics- I doubt that the guitar has ever sounded better

  • @HaZa-bz1xy
    @HaZa-bz1xy 2 місяці тому

    I'm in love with the Kenny Burrell model. I want one. 😍

  • @ronleccese8678
    @ronleccese8678 3 місяці тому

    There's a lot there to be proud of.❤😎

  • @greeremalachi926
    @greeremalachi926 3 місяці тому

    His name is D’Aquisto

  • @greeremalachi926
    @greeremalachi926 3 місяці тому

    His name is D’Aquisto

  • @HaZa-bz1xy
    @HaZa-bz1xy 3 місяці тому

    What a beautiful depth of sound in Michael's hands. And there is something perfect about the shape of the Super 400. I love it. Thank you.

  • @J.Dove3D
    @J.Dove3D 3 місяці тому

    Great playing. Love Ron Jackson’s style. Always searching. Bravo.

  • @arthurfranca5516
    @arthurfranca5516 3 місяці тому

    zeidler and monteleone... wow

  • @arthurfranca5516
    @arthurfranca5516 3 місяці тому

    4:22 what does he meant by the back is very octave?

  • @joseph2707
    @joseph2707 3 місяці тому

    Bravi!

  • @Faz99Master
    @Faz99Master 3 місяці тому

    And thanks for evoking the spirit of Lennie Breau!

  • @Faz99Master
    @Faz99Master 3 місяці тому

    How versatile sounding is this masterpiece of lutherie! I’ve listened to every cut of this guitar played by amazing players. This guitar adapts extremely well to all their styles. It shines every time!

  • @Faz99Master
    @Faz99Master 3 місяці тому

    This guitar sounds as good (kudos to the guitarist) as its place in history. Heavenly sound! I’m amazed at the amount of sustain this arch top has.

  • @Faz99Master
    @Faz99Master 3 місяці тому

    My goodness…..

  • @Faz99Master
    @Faz99Master 3 місяці тому

    I remember hearing this guitar when I thought it was still a tree so to speak. The tone is haunting in the hands of a beautiful player! Unique!

  • @Faz99Master
    @Faz99Master 3 місяці тому

    To the naysayers. John’s instruments are works of art. If he wanted to build affordable guitars, he would automate his shop and hire 25 handymen to produce 1000 guitars per year that would probably sound as good as his masterpieces. There’s a price to pay for a unique, handcrafted guitar made by who is considered to be the top luthier on the planet. His concepts, ideas, materials and meticulous workmanship are worth the money he commands to those who appreciate his work for what it is. Unparalleled.

  • @J.Dove3D
    @J.Dove3D 3 місяці тому

    The Bozo Chicagoan is my favorite sounding instrument of the Blue Guitar Collection. The Hollenbeck Ebony n Blue is a very close second.

  • @J.Dove3D
    @J.Dove3D 3 місяці тому

    The Hollenbeck Ebony n Blue and Bozo Chicagoan are both my favorite sounding guitars of the Blue Guitar Collection. Wonderful sounding instruments.

  • @J.Dove3D
    @J.Dove3D 3 місяці тому

    I love the sound of this guitar. The Bozo Chicagoan and Hollenbeck Ebony n Blue are my favorites as far as sound of the Blue Guitars.

  • @J.Dove3D
    @J.Dove3D 3 місяці тому

    I love the voice of the Bozo Chicagoan. My favorite of the Blue Guitar Collection. It has a mellow enchanting tone. Wonderful sounding instrument.

  • @J.Dove3D
    @J.Dove3D 3 місяці тому

    My favorite sounding guitar of the Blue Guitar Collection is the Bozo Chicagoan and Hollenbeck Ebony n Blue.The Chicagoan has a very enchanting and mellow tone. Lovely instrument. I think it may be my favorite.

  • @JamesMoss-t6j
    @JamesMoss-t6j 4 місяці тому

    Who is the lady playing with him

  • @DaneK-m8h
    @DaneK-m8h 4 місяці тому

    The headstock of the Fender Custom Ultra has the same inlay pattern of the early seventies Fender Montego archtop built by Roger Rossmeisl. That can't be coincidence.

  • @lumberlikwidator8863
    @lumberlikwidator8863 4 місяці тому

    Hogwash. Some of those guitars were given a mild sunburst effect. A number of them weren’t blue all over when they were made.

  • @pcar928fan
    @pcar928fan 4 місяці тому

    This may be the best sounding of all the Blue Guitars! Fantastic. Love the tune too. I might have to find more music by Michael Watts. He is fantastic! Love his style and technique. I’d love to hear him play all the Blue’s with that same mic set up so we can really hear the differences between each of the guitars!

  • @J.Dove3D
    @J.Dove3D 4 місяці тому

    One of Jim Dale’s associates gave him the idea to name the company D’Leco. It is an abbreviated combination of his surname Dale and Company.

  • @kenster3554
    @kenster3554 4 місяці тому

    So many factors. “Player’s touch”, pick material, proximity to the microphones… The real test would be if they stayed seated as they are, and switched guitars.

  • @greeremalachi926
    @greeremalachi926 4 місяці тому

    Great story about perfect balance. That was Jimmy. Thanks Cris!

  • @pcar928fan
    @pcar928fan 4 місяці тому

    I first met Bill at the racetrack. Toured his facility a few times. I ended up buying a couple of guitars from him. He is missed.

  • @pcar928fan
    @pcar928fan 4 місяці тому

    I saw this display at the Smithsonian and it was amazing. Got to know Bill Collings around that time as well. Still have a Collings flat top guitar that I cherish.

  • @pcar928fan
    @pcar928fan 4 місяці тому

    I saw the first Blue Guitar display! It was SO COOL! I got to know Bill Collings a bit around that time and what a treat to see another series of Blue Guitars. I can’t wait to see them all completed and displayed! Love your Fly guitar Ken! I have a Classic in Trans Blue and just got a ‘99 Supreme burst!

  • @thedoc1210
    @thedoc1210 5 місяців тому

    what a beauty💚

  • @michaelk7194
    @michaelk7194 5 місяців тому

    Campellone sounds better

  • @andreasfetzer7559
    @andreasfetzer7559 5 місяців тому

    Bautiful music!!!