I love your channel so much that I subscribed. I bought my first Alvarez back in mid 2000 and got myself an MDS1. Never regret it and I still owned it as part of my arsenal. Love it.
Your videos are spot on for informing and entertaining. You all seem to enjoy doing them; at least that comes across to me when I watch. Thanks for continuing to provide them. The musical intros are fun to hear.
Another great video. The Dreadnought is my favorite of guitars. It's pretty much all I own. I would like to get one of your 12 fret models some day and make some compassion videos with it.
First one I ever played was a DY-77 in the late 70’s. Still one of the finest guitars in my memories. I worked part time at a dealer for about four years and sold many Alvarez guitars. They’re just great guitars.
When I did the Martin Tour in September the folks at Martin pretty much confirmed the timeline that you state in the video regarding the evolution of the Dreadnought.
the first dreds were the D1 and the D2-which then became the D18 and a D28-one of the reasons was the need for guitars to play over the banjo and other instruments in Bluegrass bands-guitars were playing mostly rhythm and started to take more and more leads
I believe the extended neck was a consequence of trying to get banjo players to feel more comfortable. Banjo necks tend to be narrower and longer than parlors and 00s that ruled the roost up until the 1930s.
This Wikipedia site might be instructive: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreadnought?wprov=sfla1 I'm history prof & guitarist, proud owner 1975 Martin D-35, Alvarez RD266SCESB #16091385, both of which I love to play & record with; also greatly enjoyed discussion & examples. Personally would like to know how you're mic'd at what settings, as that greatly influences what we hear on our end. Prior tonewood discussions also excellent, with important environmental overtones. I know a little about contraband hardwoods from Indonesia's Kalimantan, and would appreciate you sharing anything you might know. I'm a tough grader, so B overall on "Dreadnought" (a little Wiki would have gone a long way in prepping your historical points).
I just picked up an ALVAREZ Regent series dreadnought at the Goodwill store for $50....with a hard case!
Roaring '20s and 1930s big bands needed a big sounding booming guitar. Way to go Harry! ❤❤❤
That was very interesting.
I love your channel so much that I subscribed. I bought my first Alvarez back in mid 2000 and got myself an MDS1. Never regret it and I still owned it as part of my arsenal. Love it.
Thank you, Mario, pleased you are enjoying our channel! Let us know if you have any questions, we always love hearing from the community. 👍
Love your videos, especially the one about the capos! I love capos and have many!
Another informative guitar video with beautiful and beautiful-sounding guitars.
Your videos are spot on for informing and entertaining. You all seem to enjoy doing them; at least that comes across to me when I watch. Thanks for continuing to provide them. The musical intros are fun to hear.
Another great video. The Dreadnought is my favorite of guitars. It's pretty much all I own. I would like to get one of your 12 fret models some day and make some compassion videos with it.
These are great sounding dreadnoughts! I love your videos. So informative and I get to hear some great guitars. Who could ask for more. Keep it up!
Really great channel guys. The guitars I've heard so far all sound amazing.
First one I ever played was a DY-77 in the late 70’s. Still one of the finest guitars in my memories. I worked part time at a dealer for about four years and sold many Alvarez guitars. They’re just great guitars.
Thank you, Stewart! 👍 We love hearing that.
When I did the Martin Tour in September the folks at Martin pretty much confirmed the timeline that you state in the video regarding the evolution of the Dreadnought.
Just going to have to have an MDR70SB
the first dreds were the D1 and the D2-which then became the D18 and a D28-one of the reasons was the need for guitars to play over the banjo and other instruments in Bluegrass bands-guitars were playing mostly rhythm and started to take more and more leads
Movies with Gene Autry , "The Singing Cowboy", helped to popularize the dreadnaught guitar.
I have heard from several sources that the Martin D-18 when first was produced cost $18.00
The first Marin D-28 cost, you guessed it, $28.00.
I've heard the same thing. Is there any reliable evidence for this?
Apparently the same form Gibson J45 ($45)
What is coming to mind for a name is:- Gem! Gem should be in the name of Alvarez guitars.
It would appear that the first Ditson was in 1916.
love the alvarez masterworks great for the money
I believe the extended neck was a consequence of trying to get banjo players to feel more comfortable. Banjo necks tend to be narrower and longer than parlors and 00s that ruled the roost up until the 1930s.
This Wikipedia site might be instructive: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreadnought?wprov=sfla1
I'm history prof & guitarist, proud owner 1975 Martin D-35, Alvarez RD266SCESB
#16091385, both of which I love to play & record with; also greatly enjoyed discussion & examples. Personally would like to know how you're mic'd at what settings, as that greatly influences what we hear on our end.
Prior tonewood discussions also excellent, with important environmental overtones. I know a little about contraband hardwoods from Indonesia's Kalimantan, and would appreciate you sharing anything you might know.
I'm a tough grader, so B overall on "Dreadnought" (a little Wiki would have gone a long way in prepping your historical points).