Shermy and Nicole's Vintage Harmony Bobkat Rundowns!

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  • @charlesstout6994
    @charlesstout6994 3 роки тому +20

    SO nice to see young Adults keeping this music style alive and vibrant in todays world.

  • @ultrablue2
    @ultrablue2 3 роки тому +69

    The Surfrajettes just make me smile 😁

  • @defaultuser1447
    @defaultuser1447 3 роки тому +74

    I like that they're color-coordinated with their respective guitars.

    • @gizmomac1520
      @gizmomac1520 3 роки тому +3

      Yes! The shirts says it all xD

    • @guysumpthin2974
      @guysumpthin2974 2 роки тому +2

      Sooweeeeeeet

    • @HiltonFernandes
      @HiltonFernandes Рік тому

      That's one of the advantages of watching female musicians with fine taste and sensitivity.

    • @mc2mc277
      @mc2mc277 7 місяців тому

      THAT IS VERY MUCH A CHICK THING!! I have played with many GREAT female players over the years and they ARE different from playing with guys. They tend to dress better and match clothes and gear. They play with more emotion than most males, which often translates to a different sound. Most importantly, they try harder when you treat them respectfully and as equals and are loyal to the project.

  • @ShannonFerguson
    @ShannonFerguson 3 роки тому +40

    The thing I love most about this is that while most amateur guitarists obsess about their guitars, pedals, amps, set-ups, strings, blah, blah, blah, Shermy and Nicole acknowledge the imperfections of their guitars, and then rock out on them. Good lesson here. Stop obsessing about the gear and friggin' practice your playing. Thanks for posting these videos. I'm curious how you get your sound.

  • @BaconTomatoCheese
    @BaconTomatoCheese 3 роки тому +10

    That was cool! Love you, Shermy and Nicole! Love the Surfragettes!❤️

  • @pastordan02
    @pastordan02 3 роки тому +13

    Thanks, ladies, for a warm, colorful video to watch on a cold, snow-packed day. And of course, your music is way cool.

  • @ia5662
    @ia5662 3 роки тому +12

    I appreciate that you kept the guitars all original - they certainly have their own vibe even if they aren't the most reliable. Rock on ladies!

  • @TrevorSlocum
    @TrevorSlocum 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for staying in touch and sharing more about your gear and history! Looking forward to your next video.

  • @MARRRRC0P0L0
    @MARRRRC0P0L0 3 роки тому +3

    I could listen to you play all day. Just really great.

  • @kevon169
    @kevon169 3 роки тому +5

    tubular! that was a great live performance at the end! awesome tune. nice matching guitars too, girls, keep up the cool videos.

  • @psp66
    @psp66 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you ladies you look and sound fab as usual. Love the tone of these Guitars. Thanks for bring me cheer during these difficult times. Really hoping to see you in England one day. BTW Shermy you look so cute wearing pigtails ❤️❤️

  • @tallperson9422
    @tallperson9422 3 роки тому +2

    Love your music and look forward to each video. Keep it up.

  • @celestialmanrichard8846
    @celestialmanrichard8846 3 роки тому +1

    You two stunningly beautiful and talented ladies always bring a smile to my face!🤗😍

  • @rautier1054
    @rautier1054 3 роки тому +6

    Great band. Never stop playing!

  • @DorothyOzmaLover
    @DorothyOzmaLover 3 роки тому +4

    Can't enough of you both since you two are so captivating with your melodic playing with intriguing dynamics and fun energy!

  • @GuillaumeSIMONJAZZ
    @GuillaumeSIMONJAZZ 3 роки тому +11

    I love the tone ! Great! 🍻👍🏄

  • @69Applekrate
    @69Applekrate 3 роки тому +2

    Love it, just love it. great that you like music from that era and bringing it back. Bravo!

  • @thomasreilly6362
    @thomasreilly6362 3 роки тому +14

    Great tune. I like how you got your excuses in early regarding the guitars. We all started off with what we could afford before knowing what we really wanted. Keep the couch surfing coming

  • @kingscourtchess
    @kingscourtchess 3 роки тому +23

    These guitars sound great together!

  • @darrellkinkade9205
    @darrellkinkade9205 3 роки тому +7

    Awesome video! We had a band in high school from '70-'72. Our guitar player had a sunburst model. True to form it wouldn't stay in tune & the intonation was terrible, BUT he LOVED that guitar!
    U guys sound great, hope to hear you live someday-post Covid...

  • @jeffboyd7719
    @jeffboyd7719 3 роки тому +3

    Sweet! Love the old Harmony guitars. I have a 1963 Harmony Stratotone Holiday. Those old foil pickups have a sound of their own. They do have quirks but what a joy to play.

  • @iskandertime747
    @iskandertime747 3 роки тому +5

    I'm really enjoying these Couch Surfing episodes. I can't wait to see you live when this is over!

  • @t1259sw
    @t1259sw 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you, a great way to take your mind off all the stuff that's going on and enjoy two very talented young ladies.

  • @johnwelch557
    @johnwelch557 3 роки тому +2

    Always a huge "upper" when you guys provide us with another video. Very authentic sound. I had one as teen. Wish the heck I'd kept it. Thank You!!

  • @chrislee7586
    @chrislee7586 3 роки тому +6

    My cat likes to lay his cheek and throat against the top of my Strat's neck.
    He likes to feel the vibration.
    And doesn't care at all that his head is an obstacle.
    He figures I can just improvise around him.
    I love the 60.'s vibe of those drop dead beautiful Harmony's
    and as always you guys sound incredible.
    Thank you for sharing !

  • @donkrouskop1743
    @donkrouskop1743 2 роки тому +1

    I love that you play "Cha-Cha Heels" at the end! One of my favorites!

  • @awalk56
    @awalk56 9 місяців тому +1

    I swapped an amp I had in the attic for years for a 1958 Harmony Stratotone with 2 pickups. My Pal Roy had it for a year rebuilding it. It's got 'that' thing. Love it. Enjoyed the video.

  • @bartm238
    @bartm238 3 роки тому +7

    Two of my favorite beautiful ladies and very talented
    guitar players
    A very great admirer from the Netherlands

  • @pauld6967
    @pauld6967 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you ladies for the background information and the performance to cap things off.
    Have a good weekend.

  • @BlueOrion-X
    @BlueOrion-X 3 роки тому +19

    My grandmother got me one of those Harmony guitars with S&H Green Stamps back in 1969. I think her tounge wore out licking all those stamps. I recently found an old Silvertone 15W tube amp at the dump and took it home. The power supply was toast. You could smell it. I found a Fender amp power supply that was really close to the original power supply specs. Now I wish I still had that Harmony guitar. Enjoyed your song ladies, look forward to hearing it in-person some day. Hope you can get out and play to a packed audience soon. Live music is the best!!

    • @sunsparkle8443
      @sunsparkle8443 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, I remember my grandmother filling out those stamp books. The stamps would come out of dispensers at the supermarket checkouts. Long time ago.

    • @Magnetron33
      @Magnetron33 3 роки тому +1

      OMG! My Mom got me an acoustic (my first) guitar with S&H. I kept breaking strings because I didn't know how to tune it. The strings were about half an inch away from the fretboard. Frustrated, I Pete Townshened it in my bedroom doorway. Took another stab at it with an electric and have been playing for 50 years. When I saw this vid I just got done playing some slide on a Harmony identical to Nicole's. It has the whammy bar like the other one though. There are probably thousands of green stamp guitar stories.

    • @hilltopmachineworks2131
      @hilltopmachineworks2131 3 роки тому +1

      @@sunsparkle8443 Cleaning out my MIL's estate we found books of S&H green stamps in a desk drawer.

    • @davediamond7228
      @davediamond7228 2 роки тому

      same here, but around 1966

  • @zacharykarras6027
    @zacharykarras6027 3 роки тому +4

    Love what you do, and thank you for sharing your sounds with all of us. Definitely brightened my day!😀

  • @MrJpm1989
    @MrJpm1989 3 роки тому +4

    The most beautiful ladies in a band today . Thank you for keeping this style of music alive. Hearing your band play takes people back to a time that was so super cool . I was born at the end of that Era but was still able to grow up hearing the surfer sound ♥️♥️♥️🤟

  • @in3432
    @in3432 3 роки тому +4

    Oh yeah another chatting video, love it and your home.

  • @adamc1966
    @adamc1966 3 роки тому +1

    I love both of you so much. Thanks for keeping surf alive😛

  • @jomamma1750
    @jomamma1750 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! Cool video. Those two Harmonies sound great together. Nice Tune Too. :)

  • @grahameanderson6913
    @grahameanderson6913 3 роки тому +1

    8:40 That was great, thanks for sharing...really enjoyed you both playing

  • @griddlemethis8804
    @griddlemethis8804 3 роки тому +1

    You girls rock...keep up the great tunes and waiting for your next drop!!!

  • @BenG123
    @BenG123 3 роки тому +2

    Love your style girls. Not only are you excellent surf guitarists but you embrace the 50s/60s style as well. I bet your shows are a blast!

  • @Pete-Fisher
    @Pete-Fisher 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent as always ladies! Great guitars, lovely tune!

  • @wrongplanet1957
    @wrongplanet1957 3 роки тому

    Excellent! Its great to see you! Some chuck berry, teenage wedding. I'm very proud of you !

  • @MultiCharvel
    @MultiCharvel 3 роки тому +1

    Love the sound of those pickups. Nice song.

  • @LoudMouthShnook62
    @LoudMouthShnook62 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for these gear segments! I'd love to see a complete rig rundown with all of your pedals, amps, etc. and why you chose each piece. Keep up the great work!

  • @robertmcdowell6936
    @robertmcdowell6936 3 роки тому

    I LOVE IT! You ladies rock, I love these videos you do and I will follow your progress and watch what ever you post. Thank you

  • @AnayaJendayi
    @AnayaJendayi 3 роки тому +6

    I'm so glad I found the surfrajettes!!! You guys are AMAZING

  • @432hzPopMusic
    @432hzPopMusic 3 роки тому +12

    My first amp was a sears silvertone that I found at a garage sale. Same brand as your guitars. Very cool song.

  • @rodneyhenson
    @rodneyhenson 3 роки тому +1

    That was really fantastic ladies of Surf!!!! Diggin' those surf rock sounds-- you guys are inspiring!

  • @alvinmarcus5780
    @alvinmarcus5780 3 роки тому +2

    Love your style. If we ever get back to something like normal I would really like to see you guys live. You always make me have a better day.

  • @elipop777
    @elipop777 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely love you girls! Great tunes . Fun videos. I dig this channel so much. ❤❤❤

  • @samkitty5894
    @samkitty5894 Місяць тому

    Great work ladies. Wishing you huge success and enjoyment in your work.

  • @jeremycraft8452
    @jeremycraft8452 3 роки тому +1

    My dad got the Airline brand version for Christmas in 1966 along with a Valco 5 Watt 1x12 combo. It looks very nearly like Nichole’s, and is quite fun to play, intonation issues aside. Love them gold foils!

  • @64north20west
    @64north20west 3 роки тому +2

    You ladies just have that surf vibe down. Great playing, and the guitar sounds are excellent. I could listen to that background song all day.

    • @chrisst8922
      @chrisst8922 3 роки тому

      But what is it. I've read where readers ask what it is but so far no one's identified it. Is it another Damoff/Freeman original?

  • @boundatthewrists
    @boundatthewrists Місяць тому

    Really really cool to hear you too talking so passionately about your instruments

  • @jeremythornton433
    @jeremythornton433 3 роки тому +3

    Very cool, ladies! Hi from Scarborough Ontario!

  • @jamesjams5085
    @jamesjams5085 3 роки тому +1

    I have a 1964 H14 and it plays and sounds wonderful I really don't have any problems with the intonation... From what I understand these guitars were sold by montgomery wards out of the catalog and sears had the silver tone. They have no truss rod but my neck is straight as an arrow very comfortable lightweight and easy to play as you say did the arm and gold foil pickups are instant Robert Cray plugged directly into a Fender... I have tens of thousands of dollars wrapped up in guitars and I bought my bobkat at an antique/thrift store with the matching amp for $250 it holds its own against any of my other guitars and has a tone unique to itself. This guitar makes me second guess any of my other purchases... it's obvious that a great guitar can be made and stand the test of time for an affordable price. Oh and you two are beautiful I just want to bring my bobkat and hang out in the room with you 🥰

  • @jester92345
    @jester92345 3 роки тому +1

    Oh Shermy, you just make me smile stupid. I could watch you all day! Cheers!

  • @roosterj2599
    @roosterj2599 3 роки тому +19

    Awesome. Those guitars are hard to play. I used to have one. Look at it cross and it would fly out of tune. L! You girls wrangle them good. Much love from down south in southern New Mexico USA.

  • @WorkmanJohn
    @WorkmanJohn 3 роки тому

    Thank You Ladies...Hope to catch you live someday..But, for now, thanks to UA-cam !!!

  • @-davidolivares
    @-davidolivares 3 роки тому +2

    I have a Bobcat like Nicole that I bought after having a red one I bought for $40 at a pawnshop for years and loved it. They’re quirky but very 60s cool.
    Love your vids.

  • @TheTwangKings
    @TheTwangKings Рік тому +1

    Great guitars and I love the tone. Nice to know that not only us old dudes appreciate that kind of sound! ❤❤❤

  • @ericridg7143
    @ericridg7143 3 роки тому

    LOVE THEM!!! So much fun to see you ladies playing. Looking forward to the next video ❤👍😊😊😊

  • @Fred.pSonic
    @Fred.pSonic 3 роки тому +19

    Ladies it's time to get a Mosrite--a baby blue for Shermy and a purple one for Nicole. Now that would be completely badass!

    • @raylarkin5004
      @raylarkin5004 3 роки тому +2

      Best guitars ever

    • @dannyhullihen966
      @dannyhullihen966 3 роки тому +1

      Dillion makes an excellent copy of the Mosrite, and a lot more affordable.

    • @markferguson3745
      @markferguson3745 3 роки тому

      And they can exercise lifting weights at the same time.

  • @bernardthiery2001
    @bernardthiery2001 3 роки тому

    Thank you Shermy and Nicole, for your explanations, and a nice demonstration of your song, with a great sound, congratulations and see you soon?

  • @paulewilliam8395
    @paulewilliam8395 3 роки тому +1

    Cool Bobcats! I have a blue one myself. Keep the videos coming.

  • @johnzarn3367
    @johnzarn3367 3 роки тому

    It's great watching you both jam on your guitars! Thanks for the video!!

  • @mrdeuce7
    @mrdeuce7 3 роки тому

    I had a BobKat many years ago. I changed the tuners & solved the intonation issue! I upgraded to a Harmony Rocket & changed the tuners as well. Great video!

  • @South3West77
    @South3West77 3 роки тому +3

    They sound great together, that hypnotic tone, so captivating. Canada's first lady's of surf. Jess wonderful.

  • @dougwhite1410
    @dougwhite1410 3 роки тому +32

    These "couch surfin" segments are great! Been a fan for a few months. Did I miss one though, where you talk about your amps and any effects? For everything you said were shortfalls of these guitars, they sound fantastic together.

  • @leoyorkell3612
    @leoyorkell3612 3 роки тому

    This was awesome and thanks! I bought my red 1966 Airline Bobkat in '19 after learning about the brand from Jack White and Dan from the Black Keys. I read articles about their love of them. After getting and having it set up, this thing was great. Those D'Armonds are fantastic and soooooo loud. Had to turn the amp volume down after plugging this in. Surprisingly, it stays in tune pretty well. Thanks again for sharing!

    • @chrisst8922
      @chrisst8922 3 роки тому

      Dan Auerbach is fucking brilliant

  • @klausrusswurm3506
    @klausrusswurm3506 3 роки тому +2

    Sounds great, beautyful Girls and Guitars. 🎹🎶🎛🎙🎼🎤🎵🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

  • @bpa1055
    @bpa1055 3 роки тому +7

    Thanks great stories. Cha Cha Heels as it would have sounded in the 60s👍👍

  • @mistreated
    @mistreated 9 місяців тому

    Love the videos about your gear. Always looking forward for more

  • @smithy7034
    @smithy7034 3 роки тому

    Love the tune, ladies. Thank you for the video. 🎸🎵🎶🎵🎶

  • @raincoast_bear
    @raincoast_bear 3 роки тому +1

    Great to see you. Hope to hear you live someday. Cheers from Vancouver.

    • @raincoast_bear
      @raincoast_bear Рік тому

      2023 - still hoping for a Western Canada tour!

  • @bryantingold8075
    @bryantingold8075 3 роки тому

    Just came across y'all a couple days ago and I am hooked! Thanks for the awesome vibe and keep it up!❤

  • @-suphur
    @-suphur 3 роки тому +4

    Cool guitars! Thanks for the tune and rundown.
    I noticed that you're now over 100k subs, congrats!

  • @guitarfreak521
    @guitarfreak521 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the stories and for playing a song or two for us.

  • @rocdocs
    @rocdocs 3 роки тому +2

    Your gear is so so sweet!

  • @billofalltrades1468
    @billofalltrades1468 3 роки тому +1

    Great sounds! Awesome 🤘🤘

  • @harigeorgeson5885
    @harigeorgeson5885 3 роки тому

    Nice vintage surf tones and I loved the song. Will look forward to your next post.

  • @timothya.olmeda7299
    @timothya.olmeda7299 3 роки тому +2

    I love your face expressions whilst you are playing your instruments.
    Both of you are so good together, it should be a law.

  • @frecheewhite431
    @frecheewhite431 Рік тому +1

    Great song you girls did , great video too

  • @dominicrios
    @dominicrios 3 роки тому +3

    great song, the guitars sound perfect.

  • @thoughtguardian
    @thoughtguardian 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! Informative and very cool.
    Both guitars sounded good to me, human watching UA-cam.
    Thanks!

  • @dachers1238
    @dachers1238 3 роки тому +4

    Bobkat. Now that's iconic.

  • @Rifff3
    @Rifff3 3 роки тому

    I'm Happy your keeping that sound alive. Sounded great

  • @stonesinmyblood27
    @stonesinmyblood27 3 роки тому +8

    Love your guitars, love your music, love that song! Keep going strong guys! Girl power 👍

  • @UDAMZ
    @UDAMZ 3 роки тому +3

    Got my LP today! Thank you!

  • @infmda4365
    @infmda4365 3 роки тому +1

    Can't wait to see you live!

  • @stratmaster458
    @stratmaster458 2 роки тому +1

    I already love my Harmony Bobkat to death but that fact that you guys are rocking them too makes its all the more special, big fan of your work in music !!

  • @TheStuport
    @TheStuport 3 роки тому +5

    Having grown up in Southern Cal and Hawaii as a beach bum Moondoggie along with my siblings, we ALL have loved "Surf Music" and it's part of my DNA first and foremost. My oldest brother had a Bobkat when we were growing up and he was Rad on that Beast. I continue to stay groovy and strut as I'm hoping All Of The Surfajettes and their Fans are doing too! Cheers

  • @joejones9520
    @joejones9520 3 роки тому

    Amazing song! I have never encountered people like you all in real life. No one Ive ever met was very cool or knowledgeable about cool things.

  • @rogerwebb2058
    @rogerwebb2058 3 роки тому

    Love guitars from this era- thanks for sharing this!!!

  • @fonzhurt6280
    @fonzhurt6280 3 роки тому +2

    You girls are great. Hope to see you when things come back to, a bit more, normal.

  • @OldCatDude
    @OldCatDude 3 роки тому

    Thank you ladies! I've forgotten how much fun surf guitar is! :)

  • @lailasalas
    @lailasalas 2 роки тому

    BRAVO BRAVO You Really Made Me Go Back To Sunny Southern California Beach Those Years 1960

  • @chrisblue1515
    @chrisblue1515 5 місяців тому

    Those gold foil pickups have TONS of mojo! Awesome video!

  • @markmalone279
    @markmalone279 3 роки тому +2

    Whoah those are super cool, warts and all.

  • @fredfloyd68
    @fredfloyd68 3 роки тому

    Love the barbie guitars....You'all jam out pretty nice...love your tunes..

  • @BauerHaus
    @BauerHaus 3 роки тому +2

    Funny. I've got a late 90's Danelectro U2, with the same cat bite marks on a couple of tuning keys. I know exactly what cat did it too. Lol. Love you guys!!

  • @chewi4u
    @chewi4u 2 роки тому +1

    Just happened upon your channel. Glad I did! I love this style of music. Was my dad's go to style on the guitar. I'm a big Ventures fan. Also love Chris Isaak, Brian Setzer, any surf and rockabilly. Keep up the great music and thanks for helping to keep this style alive.