Damn dude no wonder you are so happy all the time! You got the wife who seems like she is very very cool and understanding , the cool t-shirts collection along with the all ultimate guitar collection.... and we are all grateful for you having the best teaching/learning guitar channel on youtube... you are a very cool dude and ive learn so much from you...I just want to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.... I wish you sold your UA-cam shirt ive seen you wear....cause I would certainly buy one....THANK YOU James James
My wife has bought me 27! Become a collector more than a player, and that's sad. At least JJ is using them as tools. Nice acoustical collection James....stellar
I have a Mexican player Stratocaster that I bought last year and it’s an amazing guitar! I plan to keep it the rest of my life since it’s my first strat.
I also will keep my strat for the rest of my life. The second guitar I owned and the first when I realised it’s just what I needed. It’s a Japanese strat copy, that costs like Mexican and plays not worse. I also already switched the electronics for 2 pots and it’s lost in price a little bit, so it’s another reason to never sell it
Easy one of the best teachers on you tube and probably the best guitarist. Love your selection ( usually) your guitars ( especially the Tele and Les Paul) and really like whatever overdrive you’re using. So glad I found the James James site. Was sorry to see the other go, but loved that too
When I first started playing and taking lessons, the owner of the shop who was also a heavy guitar dealer said to me “if you want the best sounding acoustic guitar, get an early 80s Westerly Guild D55.” I got one and it was THEE best acoustic I’ve ever had. I sold it and still regret it. Best guitars ever. Great collection.
The red SG looks like it had a bigsby Mount vibrato from where the screw holes are. But a really nice collection! A lot of diversity and style! You’re fortunate to have such an understanding “lovely assistant/spouse”, to own so many great guitars my friend! A great day to you both! Happy playing! Enjoy!😉😊👍😎🎸
I love the ending: "hopefully it doesn't change much", translation: I may have a problem! 🤣 Yea, likewise. Realized I had 27 stringed instruments (mostly guitars) and decided that was a bit excessive. I can't bring myself to dump more than maybe 2 of them tops...... but I can name 5 I don't have that I want pretty fast! 🤠
Putting the metal scratch plate on the dragon tele was genius by page One of the coolest looking guitars ever in my opinion…and that first record…that guitar wasn’t just a looker…it delivered
nice collection! I'm impressed that you sell them. I have a hard time letting go of any, including the ones I rarely play. after saying I was going to thin my collection down I finally sold my thinline tele last month. it almost killed me to let it go. I stopped trying to sell any more after that. thanks for the years of figuring out songs for the masses. much appreciated!
I bought a1960 fender strat in 67 and finally sold it 2018 after I retired .thought it was worth a lot but was refinished .Paid 200. And sold it for 5K. Now i miss it and want to buy another.
The most treasured guitars in my studio were owned or given to me by my father or brother. Gibson, Fender, and Martin. Plus his first guitar which was a Yamaha Red Label. My first guitar was a Silvertone black and white with a Kay amp. My brother liked country. He called rock "White Rabbit" music. I would like to hear more about your brother. He had an interesting taste in guitars.
An absolutely awesome collection, but out of all of them, the Guild D 55 and the Gretsch Black Falcon are the cream of the crop. Doesn't get any better than that.
Yes, I got to play on that exact Gretch Black bird model one time- was very impressed with it. The action and playability actually felt smoother than any of my so called "shred" guitars.
if I could own the 1993 les paul custom and the Guild westerly acustic I'd be a very,very happy man... 2 stunning guitars that have a fantastic sound..
Awesome JJ《☆》Wow Guitar-0-Rama. I just got a black Squire Tele deluxe. It has 2 of the imitation Wide range humbuckers. I made the mistake of trying to lower the pole pieces on the bridge pickup. They just fell thru since they're not all thread. I had to take the pickguard off to retrieve them◇¿.😎🎱☮🔊🖖👍
My favorite is your hummingbird. Is that heritage cherry? I love that color. I guess that is a dream guitar for me. I go to your videos quite often when I study up on songs. You're a big help. Thank you.
I have a bunch of guitars tooJames…one that I particularly love is my Nash tele custom with lollar pick ups…keep an eye out for those guitars James …people put them down as “partscasters” but when u play one and feel one in your hands it’s real nice ( I like my Nash more then my three fenders ( and I like my fenders))
very cool, thanks for showing em. I have a strat, a flying v and an sg, (and some cheap acoustics) I tried to get one of each guitar I most have always wanted, serious guitar collecting requires more money than I have.
My only guitar is a six string electric by a company called Brownsville Guitars. Ever heard of it? I found it a a thrift store for $25 and had it cleaned up and adjusted at a Guitar Center. Is kinda noisy but it’s all I can afford.
Thank you for showing us your guitars! Very impressive, but what's even more impressive is your wife's acceptance and knowledge! My wife freaks out if I but a 150. dollar Squire!!!
I'm nearing the end of my "career" in music but I wish I could have been in a band with a guy like James James. Unfortunately I find most local players filled with attitude and issues, which is why I play mostly acoustic any more...
Thanks for having your channel-you are an awesome player and I enjoyed hearing your commentary on different guitars. Once on your channel I saw a background poster for a band called Johnny Bravo--I owned a nightclub in the early nighties where I had road bands six days a week and a band called Johnny Bravo played all week -Tues-Saturday and they were very good. Wondering if you were in that band. Just curious, you play very well and have such a nice collection I figure you play or played for a living.
If you're up for offering an opinion, which LP type guitar would you hold onto if you were limited to one? I'm looking to pick up something in that format in the not too distant future. I own several very nice acoustics(two Goodalls and a Gibson custom shop) and it's time to focus on the electrics. I have an older Parker Fly which is very versatile and a dream to play, but it doesn't do the LP thing. My tele certainly doesn't either. Obviously, if you're not up for giving an opinion, I understand completely. Thank you immensely for all of the great teaching videos! Best regards, Alan Tomlinson
Dig that black Tele. Do you like the humbucker in it or do you prefer the typical single coil? I actually prefer the neck pick up to the bridge on my Tele, but the humbucker models have always intrigued me.
My first Electric was a 1964 Sliverton black and white. Obviously, a Fender rip. I also got a 12 speaker amp. It tried to look like the Fender reverb amp, I see the guitars are worth a bit more if in good shape.Wish I didn't give to my former brother in law..
A delightful video. You have some really nice acoustics, especially. I appreciated your comments on the Player Strats, I might check those out. My only Strat is one of the '57 reissues from the '90s that I bought new back then, which I like a lot. In fact, I've liked it so much over the years that it has needed a fret job pretty badly for a long time, and I'm probably going to get that done soon. Have you ever done a run down video on amps/ pedals that you own?
@@jamesjames9275 I'm with you on that topic. There's a great variety of tones available just from the way the guitar is played, actually exploring the controls on the guitar, and a simple, versatile amplifier. When I'm playing out, I get people wanting to try out my rig, and they are usually surprised that they don't sound like they expect to sound. Most of the sound is in the player, and not the hardware.
And I miss my Gretsch..Pete Townsend actually messaged me after seeing it saying he used one on White City and Getting in Tine I think..he told me to buy a volume pedal because of the twangy sound it produces..so I did natch..but I’m getting my guitar collection back..just bought a PRS..outstanding guitar..but ty
JJ you have a magnificent guitar collection and an excellent balance between electric and acoustic. Thanks for sharing with us. To complete your collection of guitar models that shaped rock history, you still need to acquire in my humble opinion a Rickenbacker model. If you had to choose only one guitar to bring with you on a desert island (assuming you have electricity there) which one would you choose to take with you? Cheers!
In wich way do you feel your guild is above your j200 or your dove ? When i listen to your vidéos i always think those two are so especially good sounding ...
Great Collection thanks for sharing them with us. I'm sorta surprised that you only own one Gretsch, why don't have a Jet of some sort? I'm not a huge Gibson fan and I especially don't care so much for the SG although I respect it's place in Rock and Roll history but a double cut away Jet is so much better looking in my humble opinion.
Damn dude no wonder you are so happy all the time! You got the wife who seems like she is very very cool and understanding , the cool t-shirts collection along with the all ultimate guitar collection.... and we are all grateful for you having the best teaching/learning guitar channel on youtube... you are a very cool dude and ive learn so much from you...I just want to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.... I wish you sold your UA-cam shirt ive seen you wear....cause I would certainly buy one....THANK YOU James James
I like him too :-)
Hell yeah ! Count me in …
Man you're brave, most guys HIDE their guitars from their wife...
My wife knows how many guitars I have, just not how much I paid for them! My first electric was a Conrad 1275 and I’d love to have it back.
My wife has bought me 27! Become a collector more than a player, and that's sad. At least JJ is using them as tools. Nice acoustical collection James....stellar
I just buy black ones now... lots of blacks ones...
@@mark130471 If I could do it all over again, I might have a collection of all black guitars.
when bringing one home you better walk in backwards so she thinks that you’re bringing one out to sell
Not only an awesome guitar collection, but the T-shirt collection needs an honorable mention too!
I have a Mexican player Stratocaster that I bought last year and it’s an amazing guitar! I plan to keep it the rest of my life since it’s my first strat.
I also will keep my strat for the rest of my life. The second guitar I owned and the first when I realised it’s just what I needed. It’s a Japanese strat copy, that costs like Mexican and plays not worse. I also already switched the electronics for 2 pots and it’s lost in price a little bit, so it’s another reason to never sell it
Easy one of the best teachers on you tube and probably the best guitarist. Love your selection ( usually) your guitars ( especially the Tele and Les Paul) and really like whatever overdrive you’re using. So glad I found the James James site. Was sorry to see the other go, but loved that too
Greeting from LA. Glad to know that you’re still making guitar tutorial videos, thank you very much for all the lessons.
When I first started playing and taking lessons, the owner of the shop who was also a heavy guitar dealer said to me “if you want the best sounding acoustic guitar, get an early 80s Westerly Guild D55.” I got one and it was THEE best acoustic I’ve ever had. I sold it and still regret it. Best guitars ever. Great collection.
I listed after one for years and it exceeded my expectations. I’ll take the Guild over my D41 any day.
what a great viewing for a Sunday evening while making dinner (with head phones on -not to disturb the Mrs.) Thanks for sharing!!
The red SG looks like it had a bigsby Mount vibrato from where the screw holes are. But a really nice collection! A lot of diversity and style! You’re fortunate to have such an understanding “lovely assistant/spouse”, to own so many great guitars my friend! A great day to you both! Happy playing! Enjoy!😉😊👍😎🎸
I love the ending: "hopefully it doesn't change much", translation: I may have a problem! 🤣 Yea, likewise. Realized I had 27 stringed instruments (mostly guitars) and decided that was a bit excessive. I can't bring myself to dump more than maybe 2 of them tops...... but I can name 5 I don't have that I want pretty fast! 🤠
Rocky and the D-41 are some of my favorites. All beautiful instruments, thanks as always JJ
great collection
Thank you for the update on your guitars James. I often wonder what models and years they are. This is great to know. 🌌🌠👌
Putting the metal scratch plate on the dragon tele was genius by page
One of the coolest looking guitars ever in my opinion…and that first record…that guitar wasn’t just a looker…it delivered
can never have enough
I know. You always want one more.
nice collection! I'm impressed that you sell them. I have a hard time letting go of any, including the ones I rarely play. after saying I was going to thin my collection down I finally sold my thinline tele last month. it almost killed me to let it go. I stopped trying to sell any more after that. thanks for the years of figuring out songs for the masses. much appreciated!
This is the video we all wait at the end of our years!!
I enjoyed the show, JJ. Thanks.
I bought a1960 fender strat in 67 and finally sold it 2018 after I retired .thought it was worth a lot but was refinished .Paid 200. And sold it for 5K. Now i miss it and want to buy another.
Your taste is as impeccable as the shirts and the music. Nice one. ✌
Stunning collection
Great collection. Thank you for sharing.
The most treasured guitars in my studio were owned or given to me by my father or brother. Gibson, Fender, and Martin. Plus his first guitar which was a Yamaha Red Label. My first guitar was a Silvertone black and white with a Kay amp. My brother liked country. He called rock "White Rabbit" music. I would like to hear more about your brother. He had an interesting taste in guitars.
Super cool collection man! I love 'em all. If I were to have that many guitars, my wife would think I'm a lunatic!
An absolutely awesome collection, but out of all of them, the Guild D 55 and the Gretsch Black Falcon are the cream of the crop. Doesn't get any better than that.
Great guitars. More power to you. Thanks for the videos.
Yes, I got to play on that exact Gretch Black bird model one time- was very impressed with it. The action and playability actually felt smoother than any of my so called "shred" guitars.
No Esquire or Firebird I ..... I love your videos and single pickup electrics. Thanks for everything!
Now you’re making me think I could fit one more into my collection….also big shout out for the guild!
Nice! I like the fact that you're much more concerned with the SOUND rather than the value.
Beautiful collection you got there!
Super collection. Thanks for sharing. There's gotta be some room for a Rickenbacker somewhere. LOL.
Beautiful guitars James!
if I could own the 1993 les paul custom and the Guild westerly acustic I'd be a very,very happy man... 2 stunning guitars that have a fantastic sound..
Always worth a watch.
Awesome JJ《☆》Wow Guitar-0-Rama. I just got a black Squire Tele deluxe. It has 2 of the imitation Wide range humbuckers. I made the mistake of trying to lower the pole pieces on the bridge pickup. They just fell thru since they're not all thread. I had to take the pickguard off to retrieve them◇¿.😎🎱☮🔊🖖👍
My favorite is your hummingbird. Is that heritage cherry? I love that color. I guess that is a dream guitar for me. I go to your videos quite often when I study up on songs. You're a big help. Thank you.
You have some really nice and cool guitars! Thank you for sharing.
The D-55 takes it for me. I'm trying to hear a straight E maj chord, with a pick, perfectly in tune mind. Next a G...., then some Hank W.
I have a bunch of guitars tooJames…one that I particularly love is my Nash tele custom with lollar pick ups…keep an eye out for those guitars James …people put them down as “partscasters” but when u play one and feel one in your hands it’s real nice ( I like my Nash more then my three fenders ( and I like my fenders))
very cool, thanks for showing em. I have a strat, a flying v and an sg, (and some cheap acoustics) I tried to get one of each guitar I most have always wanted, serious guitar collecting requires more money than I have.
My only guitar is a six string electric by a company called Brownsville Guitars. Ever heard of it? I found it a a thrift store for $25 and had it cleaned up and adjusted at a Guitar Center. Is kinda noisy but it’s all I can afford.
I played a friend's Brownsville Tele once. I think it was made in China. A pretty good guitar in a gorgeous red color.
Black falcon for the win!
My two favorites of yours at 3:48 and 7:42
Great collection! I once had a Goya "Rangemaster". Wild guitar with those tone buttons. Long and strange.
Very Nice collection James! You've definitely hit Jedi status.. lol Keep Rockin Bud..
Your Acoustic collection is sick
Hermosa colección JJ, creo que necesitas alguna Gretsch sólida! Amo mis White Falcon + Black Penguin 💞
As always, love the shirt and the video! Keep doing you man, seeing you upload always puts a smile on my face 😁
Thank you for showing us your guitars! Very impressive, but what's even more impressive is your wife's acceptance and knowledge!
My wife freaks out if I but a 150. dollar Squire!!!
Really nice Guitars do you have ! 🎸
Very nice collection. I’ve been a fan for a long time and it was cool to hear a little about your guitars.
I miss the Paisley Tele..(and the Marshall 800 ) from when I first started watching Pvt T.. boy the collection has changed
Classic Paisley. RIP
I'm nearing the end of my "career" in music but I wish I could have been in a band with a guy like James James. Unfortunately I find most local players filled with attitude and issues, which is why I play mostly acoustic any more...
You're not alone, the guys I jam with should be analyzed and studied around the clock
The ES-345 is my favorite one!
Some fantastic guitars there nice collection 👌
omg i loved that thumb! greetings from Brazil!!
Thanks for having your channel-you are an awesome player and I enjoyed hearing your commentary on different guitars. Once on your channel I saw a background poster for a band called Johnny Bravo--I owned a nightclub in the early nighties where I had road bands six days a week and a band called Johnny Bravo played all week -Tues-Saturday and they were very good. Wondering if you were in that band. Just curious, you play very well and have such a nice collection I figure you play or played for a living.
Nice thanks for the updated list!
you are one cool dude..many thanks for all you do
I wish Gibson still sold Les Paul traditionals. My dad has a 2008 honeyburst traditional plus.
I have a 2019 (I think) blueberry burst Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V, it's one of the sexiest looking and sounding guitars I've played
I have 2 Electric Guitars, you've got a Barn load...am a bit jealous but then again I ain't got the space...Rock on Dude
If you're up for offering an opinion, which LP type guitar would you hold onto if you were limited to one? I'm looking to pick up something in that format in the not too distant future. I own several very nice acoustics(two Goodalls and a Gibson custom shop) and it's time to focus on the electrics. I have an older Parker Fly which is very versatile and a dream to play, but it doesn't do the LP thing. My tele certainly doesn't either. Obviously, if you're not up for giving an opinion, I understand completely.
Thank you immensely for all of the great teaching videos!
Best regards,
Alan Tomlinson
I’d probably look for a 90s Standard, or a Traditional from the 2010s.
Guitar collection is good, wife is wonderful! I want a woman like her!
with all the Gibbo love, it's kind of surprising no Jr's made the cut. Nice collection
Thank you!!!!
Dig that black Tele. Do you like the humbucker in it or do you prefer the typical single coil? I actually prefer the neck pick up to the bridge on my Tele, but the humbucker models have always intrigued me.
The humbucker isn’t quite the same as the ones they used in the 70s, but it’s nice and warm. The middle position is probably the one I’d use more.
Nice guitars
Love this james!
My first Electric was a 1964 Sliverton black and white. Obviously, a Fender rip. I also got a 12 speaker amp. It tried to look like the Fender reverb amp, I see the guitars are worth a bit more if in good shape.Wish I didn't give to my former brother in law..
@James James- You need a Gibson Firebird!!!!!!! Reverse with Mini-Humbuckers!!!!
Lol James now it’s time to build part casters really fun
A delightful video. You have some really nice acoustics, especially. I appreciated your comments on the Player Strats, I might check those out. My only Strat is one of the '57 reissues from the '90s that I bought new back then, which I like a lot. In fact, I've liked it so much over the years that it has needed a fret job pretty badly for a long time, and I'm probably going to get that done soon. Have you ever done a run down video on amps/ pedals that you own?
I’m not really into having a ton of pedals and amps.
@@jamesjames9275 I'm with you on that topic. There's a great variety of tones available just from the way the guitar is played, actually exploring the controls on the guitar, and a simple, versatile amplifier.
When I'm playing out, I get people wanting to try out my rig, and they are usually surprised that they don't sound like they expect to sound.
Most of the sound is in the player, and not the hardware.
And I miss my Gretsch..Pete Townsend actually messaged me after seeing it saying he used one on White City and Getting in Tine I think..he told me to buy a volume pedal because of the twangy sound it produces..so I did natch..but I’m getting my guitar collection back..just bought a PRS..outstanding guitar..but ty
Every time you show off your guitar collection I think: you has a wonderful wife!
You're right.
I miss my Gibson J200 I bought one clearance from Guitar Center for 1200…ugggghhhh…kids education the smell of it was amazing
You would see a dragon if you do enough drugs! A dragon, a troll, a cactus, a pinwheel, whatever! Great collection!
That control plate on the Conrad is off of a 60's Harmony 'Rebel' James.
Thanks!
My take is that you can never have too many instruments around you, just too few walls to hang them on.
awesome.
Better than my collection haha I have 2 les Paul’s one that’s real one that’s fake and one 90$ amp
Love the Black Falcon.
Nice video. Nice collection thank you for sharing. Do you ever talk about amplifiers? like for playing at home or like what you use ? Thank you
I use a Peavey Classic 50. It does just about everything I need it to do.
JJ you have a magnificent guitar collection and an excellent balance between electric and acoustic. Thanks for sharing with us. To complete your collection of guitar models that shaped rock history, you still need to acquire in my humble opinion a Rickenbacker model.
If you had to choose only one guitar to bring with you on a desert island (assuming you have electricity there) which one would you choose to take with you? Cheers!
It will always be the J200. But the Guild is a close second.
@@jamesjames9275 Can't go wrong with a J-200. Very versatile and both acoustic and electric.👍
James you need either less guitars or more arms.
Hey JJ have you ever played a Crafter acoustic guitar (Korean brand )
In wich way do you feel your guild is above your j200 or your dove ? When i listen to your vidéos i always think those two are so especially good sounding ...
I miss the paisley tele!
Acoustic envy!
Great stuff man..✌
I had a chance to buy a rocky strat years ago at House of Guitar.. very inexpensive… I regret not buying it
No 12 strings acoustic or electric? Why no Rickenbacker's?
YOU SOLD THE WHITE GRECO?!?, lol, still a great collection and very jealous, thanks for sharing!
It wasn't a Greco, it was an Orville by Gibson. I thought I'd miss it more than I do.
@@jamesjames9275 Ah yes it was, good thing replacing guitars is a lot easier than girlfriends
Great Collection thanks for sharing them with us.
I'm sorta surprised that you only own one Gretsch, why don't have a Jet of some sort? I'm not a huge Gibson fan and I especially don't care so much for the SG although I respect it's place in Rock and Roll history but a double cut away Jet is so much better looking in my humble opinion.
I can’t own one of everything…though I’d like to.
Hi James, what's your amp collection like . Wondering what you plug those bad boys into !!
I've been using a Peavey Classic 50 for virtually everything in the past year.
Nice.
I wonder if you have ever seen or played a Gibson S1 , that was my first guitar back in 1976.
Could someone explain to me, what's the difference between in phase, and out of phase?
Since you do a lot of Zeppelin you should get a EDS-1275 double neck, just to have one. 😀
I’m too old to lug one of those around.
Aren't those p90 on that teisco....? P90ish...?lol....I love the Mexican made.....also the Indonesia squier s are awsome
Or mini-humbuckers.