This is how it went down for me. Guitar town was suggested for me by utube. After listening to Steve discuss his instruments and remembering City of Immigrants which played on KRVM outaEugene , I dug in to Washington Square Serenade. In the past 4-5 weeks it’s been a great d discovery. Here it is Christmas morning with Low Highway. Talk about what I been lookin for.
Thanks Steve, appreciate these great pieces of guitar information👍👍 I have a 63 J-45 Sunburst and a good friend has a 1960 Tobacco model--we've both had them for 55-60 years! All the best.
The Guitar Town series is brilliant! How about an Episode or two about your view on maintenance, set up, humidification, maybe a bit about neck resets and when you consider them necessary...now that would be - at least for me - super interesting.
Thank you for this. My heart goes out to you. Something you said to me at Elliot Bay Books in Seattle many years ago has meant the world to me. You are in my thoughts now, as ever. Your music sustains me. Wish I could offer the same.
I bought a new 2014 Gibson J-15 walnut flamed back and sides a few years back and holy cow I couldn’t believe that it had the sound of the ones made back in the 1930s 1950s
I’m such a Martin guy! I don’t currently own a Gibson, acoustic or electric. I’ve owned a 50’s J45 but stupidly traded it away. I own 6 Martin acoustics, two Gretsch acoustics, and two outstanding Guild acoustics - 12 string and a 6 string. Electrics are all Fenders - 6 Teles, a Jaguar, and a Jazz bass and a modern bass six - and Gretsch’s, White Falcon 55 RI, and a vintage Chet. I have two Godin’s from Canada - a 335 style single cut “Montreal Premier” and a vintage Acousticaster, thanks to Collin Linden! Peace
Outstanding!!! STEVE THANKS FOR TAKING AND MAKING TIME FOR THESE GREAT VIDEOS. SOMEDAY SOON, WHEN ALL THIS COVID IS OVER, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO DROP ON INTO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, FOR A CONCERT. MY FAMILY AND ME REALLY ENJOY LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC AND WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU "LIVE IN CONCERT " MAYBE AT THE JAPANESE TEA GARDEN VENUE.
Great guitar for a singer songwriter. That dry and woody sound that Bob Dylan had on his early recordings. I believe he had a J50 before the more famous Nick Lucas. I love it. Hope I can afford one some day...🙂
Another good history lesson on Gibson guitars. I too really enjoy these guitar town videos. I wish he would talk a little about that thumb pick. It’s too thin for my use.
I owned a Martin J40-M. The J was, I was told, for "jumbo", M for "medium". Bass and highs were amazing. 'Wasn't a good fit for me though. 'Love the series! It was pretty much like this. I paid around 2300 for it but that was at least 20 years ago.
That's so bottom end sounding(the 35) compared to the Roy Smeck in the last episode. Wasn't that j50 like what Buddy Holly used to record a log of his later songs in NYC.
Wow..How do you get stronger in the vocal chord department at age 65? You are sounding strong. Please at least tell us about the J200 Celebrity you had in 1991. Did you sell it? When you played it at McCabes that year you joked that it had some dark songs in it. Did it belong to Dwight Yokum? I saw him playing one when he did Guitar Town with you on a UA-cam video....and finally as a collector...do you remember which number in the series of 90 yours was?...I'm making a list....#9 and #42 sold in the Davis Gilmour auction last year.
Hello Steve... I know how you feel about Guy Clark. Just wondering if you have a guitar that he might have worked on, and/or built from scratch? I would love to hear your thoughts on that. -Jb
Have you ever took a shot of your guitars all together ? From what ive seen of the collection pretty #*$ckin serious. I have been lusting after a j45 with the mahogany punch, but can't decide j45 or Martin 0018.
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I love this series this Gibson history lesson is very interesting. Steve your sounding better than ever man I have been a fan for decades.
This is how it went down for me. Guitar town was suggested for me by utube. After listening to Steve discuss his instruments and remembering City of Immigrants which played on KRVM outaEugene , I dug in to Washington Square Serenade. In the past 4-5 weeks it’s been a great d discovery. Here it is Christmas morning with Low Highway. Talk about what I been lookin for.
I'm in Northern Manitoba in Canada. We listen to Steve. I appreciate these 🎸 lessons.
Thanks Steve, appreciate these great pieces of guitar information👍👍 I have a 63 J-45 Sunburst and a good friend has a 1960 Tobacco model--we've both had them for 55-60 years! All the best.
I don’t know if you read these comments, but on behalf of the UA-cam community, we appreciate it..
Thanks Mr. Earle for sharing all your guitar knowledge, we appreciate it. I'm a big Gibson fan, loved this episode.
Was seriously amazing hillbilly highway is definitely on my top five Country songs of all time
I cannot even believe how cool and entertaining this man is.
HH was one of the songs that made me fall in love with vocal harmony when I was young. Thank you!
Love the continued guitar history lesson. Really love this song! Thanks Steve!
The Guitar Town series is brilliant! How about an Episode or two about your view on maintenance, set up, humidification, maybe a bit about neck resets and when you consider them necessary...now that would be - at least for me - super interesting.
you still the man, loving these episodes, Thanks Steve
love this man ❤🇨🇦
[Oh man, what a classic. Thanks for the music!]
Keep them coming brother. There's a lot of us still pretty much locked down at home, working or otherwise. These videos are enjoyable and interesting.
Thank you Steve. Damn.
Thank you for this. My heart goes out to you. Something you said to me at Elliot Bay Books in Seattle many years ago has meant the world to me. You are in my thoughts now, as ever. Your music sustains me. Wish I could offer the same.
Thank you Steve. Hope you’re all doing good. All the very best to you and yours.
I bought a new 2014 Gibson J-15 walnut flamed back and sides a few years back and holy cow I couldn’t believe that it had the sound of the ones made back in the 1930s 1950s
❤️thanks for sharing
The man is without doubt original.
Thanks for this greatness; acoustic version of ''Hillbilly Highway" from the Books Room! ♥
Beautiful series. Love it. U wonder how many Steve has.
I’m such a Martin guy! I don’t currently own a Gibson, acoustic or electric. I’ve owned a 50’s J45 but stupidly traded it away. I own 6 Martin acoustics, two Gretsch acoustics, and two outstanding Guild acoustics - 12 string and a 6 string. Electrics are all Fenders - 6 Teles, a Jaguar, and a Jazz bass and a modern bass six - and Gretsch’s, White Falcon 55 RI, and a vintage Chet. I have two Godin’s from Canada - a 335 style single cut “Montreal Premier” and a vintage Acousticaster, thanks to Collin Linden!
Peace
yet another tremendous video...
THANK YOU SO MUCH Steve !!!
Forever an inspiration...
Great stuff Steve! Loving the detailed history lessons 👍
I’m gonna be practicing that G-Cadd9 switch and step you got going on there. Like the way that sounds.
Thanks Steve ⚓️
Brilliant thanks
Thank you again professor.
A swing, and a hit!
Outstanding!!! STEVE THANKS FOR TAKING AND MAKING TIME FOR THESE GREAT VIDEOS. SOMEDAY SOON, WHEN ALL THIS COVID IS OVER, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO DROP ON INTO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, FOR A CONCERT. MY FAMILY AND ME REALLY ENJOY LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC AND WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU "LIVE IN CONCERT " MAYBE AT THE JAPANESE TEA GARDEN VENUE.
Love those Gibson jumbos. Amazing aren’t they?
Awesome facts and song, as always. Keep them coming, Steve!
About1985 I played a ‘55 J45 at the Fretmill guitar store, Roanoke VA. Still remember the sound. That ‘55 J50 sound reminds me of that moment. 😎👍
Great guitar for a singer songwriter. That dry and woody sound that Bob Dylan had on his early recordings. I believe he had a J50 before the more famous Nick Lucas. I love it. Hope I can afford one some day...🙂
Great stuff! Thanks Steve.
Go Steve ☠☠☠☠☠
Another good history lesson on Gibson guitars. I too really enjoy these guitar town videos. I wish he would talk a little about that thumb pick. It’s too thin for my use.
I owned a Martin J40-M. The J was, I was told, for "jumbo", M for "medium". Bass and highs were amazing. 'Wasn't a good fit for me though. 'Love the series!
It was pretty much like this. I paid around 2300 for it but that was at least 20 years ago.
I love my J-45, wouldn't ever get rid of it.
Well done old boy!
🎼🤟❤️❤️❤️🤟🎼
That's so bottom end sounding(the 35) compared to the Roy Smeck in the last episode. Wasn't that j50 like what Buddy Holly used to record a log of his later songs in NYC.
Wow..How do you get stronger in the vocal chord department at age 65? You are sounding strong.
Please at least tell us about the J200 Celebrity you had in 1991. Did you sell it? When you played it at McCabes that year you joked that it had some dark songs in it. Did it belong to Dwight Yokum? I saw him playing one when he did Guitar Town with you on a UA-cam video....and finally as a collector...do you remember which number in the series of 90 yours was?...I'm making a list....#9 and #42 sold in the Davis Gilmour auction last year.
Cool as hell
❤️
Hey Steve, what is the strange outfit hanging up on the doorknob? .. I'm intreaged
Hello Steve... I know how you feel about Guy Clark. Just wondering if you have a guitar that he might have worked on, and/or built from scratch?
I would love to hear your thoughts on that. -Jb
Coolest fucking thing on you tube-
Thanks SE-
Have you ever took a shot of your guitars all together ? From what ive seen of the collection pretty #*$ckin serious. I have been lusting after a j45 with the mahogany punch, but can't decide j45 or Martin 0018.
What kind of wood were these guitars made of ? Mahogany? Hope Steve's cold/allergies are better. The last video no cold? Hope it's gone.
i didnt know all vintage gibsons had laminated backs and sides? is that true? you dont hear about that much
Is that the guitar from Heartworn Highways
Is the sound off or is it my headphones?
As a socialist, you’re obliged to share your guitars with me
Why only Gibsons?
The earliest episodes are about Martins.
@@mairianncullen8753nice one - I'm more Martin than Gibson :-)
Four people looking for Florida Georgia Line were disappointed.
Yeah sorry Steve it doesn’t compare to any Martin guitar.