This 1958 Esquire Is Amazing!

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  • @RobertBakerGuitar
    @RobertBakerGuitar  4 роки тому +350

    What should we name this beast? Also, I really am done buying guitars .....until the next one :)

  • @doug2190
    @doug2190 4 роки тому +338

    "I'm really done buying guitars" Press X to doubt

  • @stinker1630
    @stinker1630 4 роки тому +177

    "This is my last guitar" -Every guitarist ever

    • @tomseadon9965
      @tomseadon9965 4 роки тому +3

      BisleyBoy I said the same thing 2 guitars ago!

    • @dlflash56
      @dlflash56 4 роки тому +7

      The perfect number of guitars to own is always 1 plus the number of guitars that you currently own. Math never lies. :)

    • @Prodoozer
      @Prodoozer 4 роки тому +2

      Said no guitarist ever.

    • @simonlee9116
      @simonlee9116 4 роки тому +2

      I just bought my last guitar ........again....

    • @ScottMacLeodCompany
      @ScottMacLeodCompany 4 роки тому +1

      @@dlflash56 SCIENCE!

  • @ryank5761
    @ryank5761 4 роки тому +190

    "They're not for looking, they're for playing"
    Trogly in shambles

    • @kennhern
      @kennhern 4 роки тому +16

      You know it's a Trogly video when he shows every small imperfection

    • @Blackkey034
      @Blackkey034 4 роки тому +4

      Ryan K what is a troggly

    • @kazor71
      @kazor71 4 роки тому +2

      MatchesMalone it’s another channel where someone features guitars they buy and sell.

    • @ryank5761
      @ryank5761 4 роки тому +8

      @@Blackkey034 A guy who has a ton of guitars, buys and trades a lot of guitars and takes them apart to show the components. He doesn't play too much but it's a cool channel especially if you're looking to buy something different

    • @MrShadowofthewind
      @MrShadowofthewind 4 роки тому +2

      He playes the guitars 🤷‍♂️

  • @joshpointoh
    @joshpointoh 18 днів тому +1

    Dang, that Esquire brought out some serious heat in those hands

  • @jamlemon
    @jamlemon 4 роки тому +51

    You’ve got a seriously understanding wife, mate.

    • @chriskilian2325
      @chriskilian2325 4 роки тому +4

      Unreal, I have to mount a serious campaign every year to get a new axe. Sometimes I fail, sometimes I get it. But every single time I get the looks 😒. I hate/love buying a guitar😔

    • @khargrarnrhan209
      @khargrarnrhan209 4 роки тому +2

      My wife stopped my gassing by buying me a Mayones.
      Now, when she gasses (she plays bass), I buy her stuff :-D

    • @amritjanardhanan
      @amritjanardhanan 4 роки тому +1

      @@khargrarnrhan209 nice (((:

  • @tonys.4657
    @tonys.4657 4 роки тому +94

    Robert Baker....
    The only person on earth that thinks 2020 ROCKS!!! 🤣
    Good for you man! It's beautiful.

    • @gearViewmirror
      @gearViewmirror 4 роки тому +1

      HillMonster Nope! I'm with him on this! Improved my playing by 50% and found my dream guitar......2020 rocks!🤘🎸

    • @iwillnevergetone5
      @iwillnevergetone5 4 роки тому

      @@gearViewmirror yikes

    • @nigel7779
      @nigel7779 4 роки тому +3

      gearViewmirror now you can play the entire 035 0365 03530 instead of just 035 0365

    • @gearViewmirror
      @gearViewmirror 4 роки тому +3

      Nigel Lol...I can even do it twice...!😎

    • @juliusnisonen2431
      @juliusnisonen2431 4 роки тому +2

      @@gearViewmirror yep i'm with you! I have played propably around 500 hours because i wasn't in school for 2 months, so far 2020 has been the best year for me

  • @BorksBonur
    @BorksBonur 4 роки тому +90

    "I'm done buying guitars" and other lies to tell yourself.

  • @GMec78
    @GMec78 4 роки тому +23

    Literally Robert, I have to watch these videos with headphones so my wife doesn’t hear. If she overheard you, I’d get the, “you better not be looking at guitars again”, speech.

    • @gregorystearns7967
      @gregorystearns7967 4 роки тому +5

      You aren't the only one with headphones on...

    • @XbotulinumX
      @XbotulinumX 4 роки тому +1

      Grant Mecozzi wrong person bud my wife plays roblox all day because I’m reality I’m not married and I’m a teen but I’m glad you still try to watch guitar 😂

  • @kevinquinn6874
    @kevinquinn6874 3 роки тому +1

    I watch Nik’s channel as well. I enjoy guitar content way more that world news 🙏🏻🎸❤️

  • @jeevahnknight797
    @jeevahnknight797 4 роки тому +21

    Dream Guitar: 1975 Flying V!
    Congrats! That Esquire is SICK!!

    • @sonofromel
      @sonofromel 4 роки тому

      Same. I want the white one

  • @themog4911
    @themog4911 4 роки тому +30

    I rescued my telecaster from under a friend's bed. It was in a shopping bag, in bits, gathering dust. Some idiot (not my friend) had hand sanded most of the paint off the body. The frets near the nut, looked like somebody had hit them with a hammer and chisel. Took it to a luthier, who put it back together. It still needs a paint job, but it plays great and sounds fantastic. Love my Telecaster :)

  • @alexbury2622
    @alexbury2622 4 роки тому +90

    Robert in 2023: "I'm 18.5% done buying guitars!"

  • @zESPeIIplayer
    @zESPeIIplayer 4 роки тому +34

    Dude... intro Totally Kicked A$$!!

  • @flapjack413
    @flapjack413 4 роки тому

    Wow! Been anxious to see this since you teased us with it in the chat Saturday night. Well worth the wait. Congrats again, Robert, she's a beauty!

  • @BenEller
    @BenEller 4 роки тому +8

    That sounds SO GOOD!!!!

  • @scottreeves763
    @scottreeves763 4 роки тому +108

    "When I die, PLEASE don't let my wife sell it for what I told her paid for it!"

    • @nobodyhere4860
      @nobodyhere4860 4 роки тому +1

      That's funny as hell!

    • @vidmachine
      @vidmachine 4 роки тому +3

      I made a spreadsheet... She can get the password in my will!

    • @dirkfeische2945
      @dirkfeische2945 4 роки тому +1

      @@vidmachine Careful! After reading that, she'll probably leave you in a cardboard coffin on the local junkyard...😂😂😂

    • @dlflash56
      @dlflash56 4 роки тому

      A good habit to get into... Buy every guitar in the same color...No dear this isn't a new guitar, I've had this one for years. :p

    • @charlesbolton8471
      @charlesbolton8471 4 роки тому +1

      dlflash56
      So true.

  • @jakek9081
    @jakek9081 4 роки тому +29

    My dream guitar is a telecaster. Doesn’t even matter the year, I just love the way they sound.

    • @EstelonAgarwaen
      @EstelonAgarwaen 4 роки тому +2

      i still need to play a tele someday... im a strat guy. and i own one. so glad for it ^^
      and best wishes acquiring that tele

    • @laredouter4792
      @laredouter4792 4 роки тому +2

      Me too. I only have a Seagull acoustic rn and would love a tele to be my first electric. They sound so beautiful

    • @rodrigogouveia6368
      @rodrigogouveia6368 4 роки тому +1

      buy a squier or a mexican

    • @EstelonAgarwaen
      @EstelonAgarwaen 4 роки тому +3

      @@rodrigogouveia6368 mexicans are great. I'd go for the mexicans, you get the real deal that way.

    • @ryanfulldark2775
      @ryanfulldark2775 4 роки тому +1

      Laredouter I too have a Seagull, very underrated acoustic

  • @seang1948
    @seang1948 4 роки тому +1

    My dream guitar is.....
    Always the next one ! Congrats bro !

  • @scoutgirl7739
    @scoutgirl7739 4 роки тому +1

    Very happy for you. Reminds me of when my grandfather drove me to Coast music in Costa Mesa Ca and bought me my first electric guitar on my 12th birthday. (1971) It was a Ventura black beauty Les Paul. I currently have 5 Gibson Les Paul's (all different finishes) I'm wish I never sold that Ventura. I know your excitement. I'm smiling. Seeing you like a little kid at Christmas. Cheers brother.

  • @taylorforester4213
    @taylorforester4213 4 роки тому +20

    Dude that intro was beyond beastly

  • @jamesbuchanan1641
    @jamesbuchanan1641 4 роки тому +58

    (I’m really done buying guitars) ha that’s the funniest thing I’ve ever heard a guitarist say

    • @ethanlewandowski1939
      @ethanlewandowski1939 4 роки тому +4

      Haha that’s a funny joke.

    • @tinamichelsnelson2244
      @tinamichelsnelson2244 4 роки тому +3

      😆😅🤣🤣 I have no words! 🤣🤣🤣🤭done buying guitars😄😆😆🤣🤣🤣Robert! You're hilarious!

    • @PicksPaints
      @PicksPaints 4 роки тому +4

      I'm gonna stop buying guitars, said NO guitarist EVER.. There's always room for one more.

  • @MatthewScottmusic
    @MatthewScottmusic 4 роки тому +7

    Congrats man! 1958 Is a good year😉

    • @doug2190
      @doug2190 4 роки тому +1

      It seems like vintage guitars are a magnet for you, wherever they are, you are there too

    • @RobertBakerGuitar
      @RobertBakerGuitar  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks brother and yeah i was wanting a 57 or 58. Such comfy necks!

  • @meenakshijoshi7284
    @meenakshijoshi7284 4 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on the new guitar bro🔥🔥🔥🤘🏻

  • @jmangi6221
    @jmangi6221 4 роки тому

    I recently bought my first tele ever,and love it. It was used,so it has a few dings,and nicks here and there,so I bought some paint from stew mac and filled it in and clear waxed it so now all is good. Nice ax Big R.😉

  • @way2sh0rt07grad
    @way2sh0rt07grad 4 роки тому +9

    My dream guitar is a 60’s Tele. It’s been on my bucket list for quite a while. I think giving that original guitar to Jim was one of the coolest things you’ve done. Keep up the great videos man!

    • @JimmyRadloff
      @JimmyRadloff 4 роки тому

      What part of Ohio do you live in? I grew up in a small town on Lake Erie called Port Clinton near Cedar Point. I would say my dream guitar right now is a 50s hardtail Strat.

  • @azbababooey
    @azbababooey 4 роки тому +20

    Robert: “I’m done buying guitaaaa.......oh look, a Suhr!”

  • @AlexColeti
    @AlexColeti 4 роки тому +24

    My dream guitar would definitely be a 60's Stratocaster.

  • @guitarifuldexter6366
    @guitarifuldexter6366 3 роки тому +1

    That jam was sick! Love it! 🎸🤘😮

  • @bobsmith1965
    @bobsmith1965 4 роки тому

    Its so cool to see someone so happy about a new/old guitar. You are killing it with the Jimmy chops. That guitar screams and I will guarantee this thing has never been put thru the paces like you've put it thru in the last week.

  • @timcook9988
    @timcook9988 4 роки тому +9

    My dream guitar at the moment is something that is locking-tremelo-equipped, as I have not had one since I (foolishly) sold my Ibanez Destroyer II fifteen years ago. I have been looking lustfully at S-type Floyd Rose (or similar) models ever since.

  • @tonyfoster986
    @tonyfoster986 4 роки тому +33

    Ughhh this guitar makes me sad lol. I had been saving for two years to buy this 76( my birth year) deluxe tele/ left handed off my buddy. Then covid hit and my wife and I both lost our jobs. So my tele money went to pay bills. So I start the process all over and hope nothing puts the kibosh on mission to get a 76 tele.
    That esquire is awesome Robert, congrats my man🤘

    • @DanCooz323
      @DanCooz323 4 роки тому +3

      Everything for a reason, brother! It'll be that much sweeter when you finally get it!

    • @harleyraypelletier8405
      @harleyraypelletier8405 4 роки тому +1

      True guitar player nice Guitar Pro

    • @leedutton7683
      @leedutton7683 4 роки тому +1

      Tele deluxe is my dream guitar, rarer than rocking horse poo left handed, I feel for you (us lefties must stick together)

    • @dizzyastr989
      @dizzyastr989 4 роки тому +2

      I feel your pain. The struggle for a lefty 70s Deluxe Les Paul Goldtop is real. I have a better chance of shagging a mermaid. Lol

    • @seanmiller7889
      @seanmiller7889 4 роки тому

      @@dizzyastr989 shagging a mermaid... lol

  • @Navbee133
    @Navbee133 4 роки тому +15

    "I'm done buyi......heeeey, what's that over there?"
    Dream guitar would have to be a 60's strat.

  • @StreetShots79
    @StreetShots79 4 роки тому

    This is the first time I've watched one of your videos. Man! I love it! That guitar is a cherry! Im lucky enough to own a 69 Gibson SG. It's a working guitar. Full of scratches and dents and that just how she is. I adore it. It came with a receipt from a guitar store in South Africa and I bought it in Perth Australia 20 years ago.

  • @antonhalma9485
    @antonhalma9485 4 роки тому

    From the moment I saw your Friedman telecaster with P90's and the black pickguard, I knew that I just had to have a guitar like that at some point in my life, it's nothing short of awesome in every way. Thanks Robert for the opportunities you are giving us and good luck to everyone in the giveaway!

  • @eddiekim
    @eddiekim 4 роки тому +5

    Dream guitar would be a 70's Stratocaster, the ones with the large headstock and three bolts. Ritchie Blackmore is one of my biggest guitar heroes and the older I get, the better he sounds to me. You probably feel the same about Jimmy Page. I played mostly Ibanez and other shredder style guitars for the first 15 years of guitar playing, but I've been getting more into classic style guitars (Fender/Gibson) in the last five years or so. Beautiful Esquire, Robert! You into Bond movies? Maybe name her Honey Ryder?

  • @williammolina9792
    @williammolina9792 4 роки тому +15

    My favorite guitar is any of the expensive EVH WOLFGANG with floyd rose. Greetings

  • @willraylee
    @willraylee 4 роки тому +15

    My dream guitar is one that I am currently building. Walnut tele body w/arm rest/belly relief like a Strat. Maple neck w/curly maple board, 60s Strat headstock. I have sperzel locking tuners, Schroeder bridge, Seymour Duncan jb bridge/59 neck, 70s Strat single from my uncles guitar in the middle. Tru oil finish, copper pickguard with all metal parts being relic nickel. Hopefully I can pull it off, if not I have a lot of cool parts to sell😂

  • @fadetoal
    @fadetoal 4 роки тому

    I would love to have a purple Ibanez FRM200! Great video and good luck to the winner! I have never played an Acacia, it would be cool to win! 🤟😎🎸

  • @allanswift5296
    @allanswift5296 4 роки тому

    I am a recent subscriber, and I watch many other Channels. When I viewed the recent Covid 19 Blues Jam with many of my favourite UA-cam Musicians, all were good, but I liked your jam the best and immediately subscribed. Glad you were on it. Love your site.

  • @paulofernandes6709
    @paulofernandes6709 4 роки тому +6

    "No more guitars!!". Said no guitar player, ever!! Rock on, Robert!! Cheers

  • @MarkPritchardGuitar
    @MarkPritchardGuitar 4 роки тому +5

    Robert (I’m done buying guitars) Baker. Next video “i bought a new guitar” haha it’s a sickness that we all have, but it’s a good sickness 😊. Beautiful guitar buddy!

  • @acctonmyotherphone6327
    @acctonmyotherphone6327 4 роки тому +10

    Rob: shows neck
    Me: I hope it's a Tele!!
    Dreams do come true.

  • @stephenpaquet
    @stephenpaquet 4 роки тому

    I’m so glad I found your channel, your passion and exuberance just pours out of you. It is such a pleasure to watch I look forward to watching all your back catalogue and much more to come thank you for being you. You put a real smile on my face today and thank you for that!

  • @JoeHakos
    @JoeHakos 4 роки тому

    Oh.... and its really wonderful to see how passionate you are about your new family member. Stay safe.

  • @rtdejimasan893
    @rtdejimasan893 4 роки тому +25

    “Done with buying guitars”
    That’s what we all say...

    • @davewalsh3885
      @davewalsh3885 4 роки тому +3

      I remember saying that about ten guitars ago.

    • @elvis_chen
      @elvis_chen 4 роки тому

      Wife "Oh here we go again"

  • @GGRetroRally
    @GGRetroRally 4 роки тому +22

    Just how many “dream” guitars are on your list... thought the last Gibson was one?? Lol 😜🤪😜

  • @obscureironing5751
    @obscureironing5751 4 роки тому +8

    I’ve always dreamed of owning a 1963 Stratocaster

  • @twillie205
    @twillie205 4 роки тому +1

    Dream Guitar: A Strat or Les Paul from the year I was born. Emerald City Guitars recently demoed a beautiful 1970 Stratocaster that was heavily worn. I said that's the one! My daughter said she will buy me one when she gets rich and famous. ☺
    Love the videos! Keep them coming and don't ever stop buying guitars.

  • @Prodoozer
    @Prodoozer 4 роки тому

    You are a million times better player now then when I first found you on UA-cam. You ROCK Mr. Baker.

  • @PaulCooksStuff
    @PaulCooksStuff 4 роки тому +5

    Dream guitar ... Birth year "something" TBD, I'll know it when I see it.

  • @teemoleague907
    @teemoleague907 4 роки тому +13

    My dream guitar is a glarry zebra Stratocaster.

    • @jmangi6221
      @jmangi6221 4 роки тому +1

      Hahahahaha, too dam funny!😉

  • @wessoncolt1844
    @wessoncolt1844 4 роки тому +22

    That’s it, someone get this man an actual 59’ Les Paul then maybe, JUST MAYBE, he will be done buying guitars!

    • @allstopblue5717
      @allstopblue5717 4 роки тому +1

      Yup. Haha. That’s pretty much the ultimate holy grail. If you continue after that, you’ll never beat your addiction. Haha. Or you just have the financial means to keep it up, in which case your addiction is fully acceptable!

    • @big_bicep_bill7594
      @big_bicep_bill7594 4 роки тому +1

      @@allstopblue5717 maybe a 58 explorer or flying v?

  • @thenut1212
    @thenut1212 4 роки тому

    I have a new favorite guitar. The new Gibson Custom Shop 60th Anniversary 1959/1960 Les Paul. They’ve found a way to recreate what a real R9 that sounds as good as the best real ‘59. But right now I’d settle to have any kind of guitar back in my life. That Esquire is one of the best sounding Telecasters I’ve ever heard. Congrats brother!

  • @scottish39d
    @scottish39d 4 роки тому +1

    The darker tone of the Esquire is really great! My dream guitar would be a Koa thinline Tele with a 24.5” scale

  • @danpeabody5687
    @danpeabody5687 4 роки тому +14

    Im done buying guitars.. we all say that now and then. You still need a les paul jr.

  • @zackakai5173
    @zackakai5173 4 роки тому +26

    "I'm done buying guitars"
    Gotta respect anyone who can lie so confidently in the *title* of the video

  • @lukin86
    @lukin86 4 роки тому +10

    Im too broke to buy new guitars. I feel like a drug addict. Im always looking around the house for things I could sell to buy one haha.
    My dream guitar...right now is a Gibson Les Paul 50s, AAA maple top. Ohhh god yah. Honestly any gibson les paul would be a dream to receive.
    You’re a kind soul Robert!

    • @aaronrio4271
      @aaronrio4271 4 роки тому +1

      I just sold 600 dollars worth of stuff so that I could buy a 1000 dollar guitar, its honestly drug like lmao.

  • @abeharris9938
    @abeharris9938 4 роки тому +1

    my dream guitar is actually a matched set of American Fender Strat and Tele in Natural Ash finish. I love the look. I have a Roadhouse Strat thats actually fairly new to me ( christmas present ) but I've been looking at teles but to get that natural Ash body is a wee bit out of my budget. Especially now with the state of the economy. Rock on Rob. you always make me feel like i can keep going as long as i have a guitar.

  • @markattaway4429
    @markattaway4429 4 роки тому

    I love that blue guitar! When I’m stuck in a rut, you are always a true inspiration to pick up my guitar and learn new stuff! Been watching you for years! Your smooth playing and tone are always great!

  • @anthonytomb8857
    @anthonytomb8857 4 роки тому +7

    My dream guitar is a Gibson les paul goldtop with two p90s

  • @brianharris7243
    @brianharris7243 4 роки тому +8

    "I'm done buying guitars.." I've said that so many times...

  • @ZelosPhotizo
    @ZelosPhotizo 4 роки тому +6

    I don't have 'A' Dream guitar.
    I want a PRS that I've fallen in love with, hasn't happened yet. I pick them up they are beautiful, exquisitely crafted and setup but always there is something that doesn't click.
    I want a Les Paul that I'm in love with, as with the PRS I just don't click with any I've tried or owned.
    I want my old 73 Les Paul back, but for sentimental reasons, I really didn't play it.
    I want a Tom Anderson, I fell in love with one and didn't get it... /sigh but it's gotta do the same thing.
    I want a Music Man Silhouette, another one that got away and no other one has hit me the same.
    I have a custom design in my head, that would require a machinist, in addition to the rest of the skills. Maybe one day /shrug.
    I could keep going, but reading someone else's dreams might be boring you so I'll leave it there. :)

    • @calebthompson550
      @calebthompson550 4 роки тому

      I can relate. I’ve clicked with 1 prs. But I couldn’t afford it at the time. And I’ve had a couple Gibson’s, but they end up sitting. If it doesn’t demand to be played it doesn’t stay

    • @onenotesolo256
      @onenotesolo256 4 роки тому

      Totally agree. Had a PRS. Didn’t bond with it so sold it. On the day I let it go, we plugged it into my newest amp and it sounded amazing. I’d been thinking about the tone ever since. 5 months later, found a nice McCarty 594 that has put my LP Burst reissue out of job. No, it doesn’t looks as cool as the Lester, and I will still gig the LP or lightly relic’d teles and strats. But the PRS does play itself and sounds stunning for recording. Even the coil taps sound fantastic. Also the best put together guitar I’ve ever owned. So they can grow on you.

  • @SixString_J5
    @SixString_J5 4 роки тому

    Dream guitars: Aristides 060 hardtail. Fender custom shop tele and strat. Esp USA M-II hardtail. Friedman cali heavy relic w/ floyd.
    Robert,
    I have been following you for at least 5 years and am blown away at how far you've come! You're a big inspiration and I'm so happy for you that you've acquired such a nice piece of guitar history. I have your lessons, follow you on instagram, and can't wait for your videos to pop up. Keep it up, we appreciate what you do.

  • @larryhenderson3721
    @larryhenderson3721 4 роки тому

    Dream guitar. Strat shape. Neck through, hard tail, dual humbuckers, 2 octave neck, wired like a Gibson with 2 tones, 2 volumes, wide low frets, mahogany body and neck with ebony fret board, all from trees that were struck by lightning. I haven't thought about it much. I need a workshop. And a sawmill. But first, a winning lottery ticket. And yeah man, that old Fender sounds great. The wood improves with age. Lightning really speeds that up.

  • @miketreen7403
    @miketreen7403 4 роки тому +7

    Dream guitar would be a Telecaster. Any and all, there’s just something about the tone.

    • @woolgum
      @woolgum 4 роки тому

      Check out Hansen T-style. :)

  • @ethanlewandowski1939
    @ethanlewandowski1939 4 роки тому +15

    Yeah... you’re DEFINITELY done buying guitars😉

  • @christianavetoom7736
    @christianavetoom7736 4 роки тому +3

    Robert Baker in 6 months: "I'm finally done for sure---- Oh wait!" in all seriousness I don't blame you. It's hard to stop.

  • @donalnagle1358
    @donalnagle1358 4 роки тому

    Wow!
    Love that guitar. Didn't know how that 3 way worked with one pickup!
    So much more harmonics than the start! Very cool

  • @SouthpawSatch
    @SouthpawSatch 4 роки тому

    That tone! What a beautiful guitar and and great demo of what it can do. Never knew I needed an esquire in my life until now

  • @jem550
    @jem550 4 роки тому +4

    I’m going to one up the guy with the Ibanez Dream JEM - my dream guitar is a 1987 JEM in Lochness Green. The one Vai is holding on the 1987 Ibanez guitar catalog.

  • @leinadatidumarp
    @leinadatidumarp 4 роки тому +11

    That thing is the closest to Jimmy's sound I've ever heard.

  • @jppagetoo
    @jppagetoo 4 роки тому +5

    Q: How many guitars is enough? A: One more.

  • @Yardbird68
    @Yardbird68 3 роки тому

    By far my fav YT channel. I LOVE Esquires ( and telecasters )! The look is "simplistic" but darn right gorgeous, especially the headstock! And I love the sound. Jeff Beck of the Yardbirds played an Esquire ( until 66 when he used a Les Paul ) and showed what could be achieved with just a single pup. Only my opinion, but Jeff was the most innovated guitarist of his time until Hendrix came and raised the bar!
    I mostly play Yardbirds stuff, so getting an Esquire was a priority naturally. I can't afford a real vintage Esquire like you lovely beast, so I thought about going custom shop. But for the most part the relics look to me overly done, especially the back of the necks. So, after watching your 70th Anniversary Fender Esquire vid and the comparison vid with your 58, I decided to get a 70th Esquire, and I did! Only almost 2 years old, but half the cost of a Custom Shop, plus, it already had a white guard added to it, which like yourself, I prefer!
    Thanks again for the great review and awesome playing, I thoroughly enjoyed them. Cheers

  • @simonwilliams9916
    @simonwilliams9916 4 роки тому

    My dream guitar would be a 58 Strat. Robert, no one could say you are anything other than a man with a good heart and want to do the best for us. Take care and stay safe and well safe and well 🤘🏻🎸👍🤘🏻🎸👍🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸

  • @iansnyder274
    @iansnyder274 4 роки тому

    Congrats Robert. That guitar is unbelievable and you are a great player!....I get...i used to have a great 57' Esquire that I bought from Rumble Seat Music in Ithaca, NY about 20 years ago....

  • @nobodyhere4860
    @nobodyhere4860 4 роки тому

    My man🤘 that's my dream guitfiddle! She's gorgeous😍 congrats brother you deserve it, your a joy to watch and listen to! Keep on keepin on

  • @TheEasyTube
    @TheEasyTube 4 роки тому

    What a dreamy find!! Rumble Seat is killer!! I love Elliot and my man, Keith! We used to work together at Gruhn’s!! Hope you get many years of play and enjoyment from this gem!!

  • @darenanderson4961
    @darenanderson4961 4 роки тому +2

    Congratulations on the guitar! Man, I cannot believe anyone gave you trouble about giving your strat to Jim. That was a very cool thing to do. The blue guitar should be named “Stan”.

  • @misterroberts344
    @misterroberts344 4 роки тому

    I just bought my first American made PRS. My dream was to have an American made guitar. I've been playing for 12 years now, and am 26.
    I adjusted the action immediately and put heavier gauge strings on it. They set in with the action PERFECTLY. That didnt mess up the intonation at all, it's such a nice guitar.

  • @kellybennett1629
    @kellybennett1629 4 роки тому

    My dream guitar is similar to the one you are giving away. I have always wanted an 80's style hot rodded super strat with the HSS setup and a tremolo. I don't have anything with a decent whammy bar. American made is the best period. And unlike most people i really dig the maple fretboard..so cool and the color is perfect as I started learning guitar when my wife got stage 4 colon cancer, and it looks very close to colon cancer blue...slobber slobber..drool drool

  • @recklesstoboggan
    @recklesstoboggan 4 роки тому +3

    Dream guitar: 59 Strat. Maple neck.
    Also: early 50's esquire. Maple neck. Not blowing sunshine here. They just have a certain bite to the sound.
    Same with the LP DC Jr with a single p90. It just has so many tones in such a simple setup.
    I agree with what you said about single pickup guitars just having something more or different than when there's a neck pickup in the loop.

  • @brotherbill69
    @brotherbill69 4 роки тому

    I just bought my dream guitar after 43 years of wanting one, a Gibson Les Paul. I wanted a standard and I wanted brand new but with all the quality control issues they were having a few years back I held off. I was told that the quality had came back quite a bit so I took a chance a bought the Les Paul Traditional in Blueberry Burst and could not be happier. The finish is great, the fret job was great, and the sound is awesome, so aside from some very minor tweaks to my own taste I am over the moon. I do own a heavily modded Lotus Les Paul copy, an ESP shredder with a Floyd Rose, and a Partscaster that I built and finished I call The Ratstrat super hot pick-ups coil split with a maple Tele neck. All very different but all a pleasure to play, they are all kinda like tools in my toolbox, some times you need a small wrench, other times you need a big old hammer. Love your videos, you rock and I surely would love to add that blue beauty to my arsenal, so, oh oh oh pick me pick me!!! LOL!!! Keep doin what you do, and keep the vids comin, ROCK ON BROTHER!!!

  • @GRAFHC
    @GRAFHC 4 роки тому

    Sounds and looks INCREDIBLE!!!

  • @Guilhem74
    @Guilhem74 4 роки тому

    My dream guitar is probably this beautiful new Esquire of yours! Thanks for the great video!

  • @AntonioGomez-ob9og
    @AntonioGomez-ob9og 4 роки тому

    Congratulations buddy this is a real piece of art and magnificent specimen enjoyed

  • @allanswift5296
    @allanswift5296 4 роки тому

    Not boring at all. What a wonderful guitar. Best sounding tele I've heard, but it takes a real player like you to do it justice.

  • @starr6581
    @starr6581 4 роки тому

    Congratulations Robert. That guitar sounds uber sweet under your fingers.
    I've been dreaming of a '78 tele since playing one about 25 years ago. Also a '71 Les Paul custom, a Gretsch White Falcon, a... I have a lot of dreams.
    Stay safe and keep on rockin' 🤘

  • @jefftangen9280
    @jefftangen9280 4 роки тому

    Hi Robert. Love your videos. Love the fact that you present yourself as a very humble guy yet can kick ass on the guitar.
    I'm a subscriber and course purchaser. I am 60 years old and have always had guitars but have always been at the stage of "I play AT the guitar" instead of just saying I play guitar. I retired 3 years ago and am now taking the time to actually learn how to play the thing. I have mostly had acoustic guitars but am getting a small collection of electrics. It seems that I prefer the thin necked guitars and love my new Schecter PT hybrid with their ultra thin C neck, so I'm sure I would love your Blue giveaway guitar. I also need to add an S style guitar to my collection and also love the blue woodgrain look of your giveaway.
    Thank you for your videos and lessons!!

  • @A.Fred_Davies
    @A.Fred_Davies 4 роки тому

    Beautiful guitar Robert, sounds awesome. It’s great how humble you are about your success. My dream guitar is a Gibson ES-175, I’m a big Steve Howe fan and love the look and sound of them.

  • @michaelsimmons3524
    @michaelsimmons3524 4 роки тому

    Dude! You just showed me the solo in "whole lotta love"!! Thanks man!! Also, I love Esquire guitars! I had one. I had to sell it cuz my family was broke. I had a white one.

  • @agroagro123
    @agroagro123 4 роки тому

    My dream guitar is a silver burst Gibson custom. Its something I've listed after for years. I thanks Robert. 😊

  • @rikoflishas
    @rikoflishas 4 роки тому

    That Esquire sounds awesome!!! Congratulations

  • @johnmusgrove5556
    @johnmusgrove5556 4 роки тому

    Dream guitar: prs tremonti signature.
    Aside from that, your vids have made this lockdown incredibly productive.. I hadn't picked up my guitar in about 10 years, saw a couple of your videos and now playing about 6 hours a day.. dunno why I ever put it down.

  • @rijosigns
    @rijosigns 4 роки тому

    getting some nice vintage fenders....awesome love both the tele and the strat.

  • @VonBluesman
    @VonBluesman 4 роки тому

    That is a fine guitar and sounds fantastic. Congratulations on you owning it.

  • @rudiyantohalim736
    @rudiyantohalim736 4 роки тому

    My dream guitar was Gibson LP because of Late Gary Moore and SLASH, also Joe Satriani who drags me to guitar world, so this two kind of guitar will be a dream come true.
    Man...I've been subs to your channel for long time, I love watchin ur prev Strat n LP custom story, hope u will bring this Esquire story up too.
    It's nice to hear the story of people lovin their axe 🤘
    And congrats to the winner of Robert Baker's personal collection guitar, hope they will play it with love until all it's fret worn out
    Thank's for the nice content as always bro
    Hope I'll have the great luck to win one

  • @Heftor
    @Heftor 4 роки тому

    Congrats for the new Squier acquisition, it sounds thick!!!! My dream guitar it is a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Iced Tea, but another favorite is the Sterling by Music Man. and for the name of the Squier...Fender Robert "Number One" Squire

  • @wessmusic
    @wessmusic 4 роки тому

    Hey man you don't have to give stuff away to show your appreciation. The fact that you're putting so much time into your videos shows how much you care.
    Though I'd still like to enter, of course. My dream guitar would probably be a Les Paul or a 335

  • @markattaway4429
    @markattaway4429 4 роки тому

    Love the tone!!! Incredible!!!