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Cuban rock band from Miami, Pearly Queen, immensely popular in the early to mid 1970's on the burgeoning Miami music scene, attracted the interest of Carlos Andarra, who was the nephew of Panamanian President Andarra. Andarra licensed their debut album and they became the most popular Latin rock band in Panama. Band members included Alberto Arguelles on guitar, Paco Rodriguez on electric bass, Kenny Combs on organ and trombone, Carlos Salazarte on percussion, Raly Guanche on drums and lead singer Iggy Gelabert. They were joined later by Rudy Perez. Pearly Queen's greatest success came from a single that was released shortly after their debut album was released but was not included on their album. The song was the infectious "Quit Jivin'," a track which has become an essential staple of the rare funk scene world-wide.
That Esquire sounds massive through the Bassman. Beautiful tone
Thank you, I was hoping so!
The amp at the 5 minute mark, looks like a blackface with the pilot light on, is it the Princeton? Lots of Reverb, sounds great!
So nice to hear a guitar demo without a ton of distortion. You did it right.
Glad it was clean enough this time👍🏻
Love it when you rolled the tone back and it got a little fuzzy !
Try not to clean out that ashtray bridge… I am sure it addds to the tone LOL… I know the actual “ashtray” must be lost, but that bridge plate looks like it was used for an ashtray…
No shit, right…you actually get to hear the guitar which sounds great
To say that you are that guitar’s current “ Caretaker” speaks volumes about you Matthew. Your honesty and love for your music & gear makes you who you are in this world , and I’m with a few others here commenting on how that Fender couldn’t have fallen into better hands . Sounds absolutely killer through that Bassman amp & I wouldn’t touch a thing on either one . Great tones & playing as usual . You have come a long way in the short span of about 4 years since I first saw you on UA-cam . How you consistently stumble onto these rare finds just amazes me , but I’m glad you do & keep sharing them with us all out here in the rest of the world. Thanks 👍
It's the only way to justify storing so much capital in wonderful old guitars, ya I'm just a Stewardship for guitars man, they are passing through ehh?
My thoughts exactly. Matthew sets the bar pretty high.
Stephen, thank you so much! I have really worked hard the last few years to improve my playing and my on screen performance. Glad to hear it!
@@MatthewScottmusic No problem Matthew. You have amassed a killer collection of guitars and amps so far . Gonna be rivaling Joe Bonnamassa pretty soon 😆😉👍
Hahaha, I was waiting for someone to say that as soon as I heard him say it. 😂😎
Yeah mint guitar though, spot on.
The black pickguard definitely fits this mean guitar the best.
Hey Matthew, great playing and great guitar. Traffic was a band in the 60's with Steve Winwood, Dave Mason, Chris Wood, and Jim Capaldi. They wrote a song called Pearly Queen that was real popular around 1968.
Dude. Every time I listen to you play I can feel my dad looking on with me, we lost him almost 15 years ago but I KNOW he'd have been 100% vibing. Thank you for the music you make!!
Sorry for your loss man :,(
Axton, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank YOU!
Esquires are my favourite Fenders. I got to play an old one from the late 50's for a time. Best guitar I've ever played (& I'm a Gibson guy). That single bridge pup was staggeringly good. It just screamed the blues.
The intonation of that guitar is incredible.
🙌🏻🙌🏻
I certainly wouldn't mind having Matthew as my neighbor. I could listen to him jam all day.
Best sounding telecaster I have ever heard. Has a certain presence to the sound.
Matthew, I'm a huge lover of SRV, Jimi, Rory Gallagher and all the greats. I didn't know it was possible but man, you are becoming my absolute favorite guitar player. I've already learned all of your songs. You're kickass man. Don't EVER sell yourself short.
There was a funk band around 1974 from Miami called Pearly Queen (also a title of a Dave Mason song) ....they were funk with kind a Cuban rhythm vibe. Songs they were (kinda) known for were 'super star' and 'stop jive n' .
I think that Pearly Queen was written by Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi.
I think that is the band.
Joe could not have left his guitar to a better person than you Matthew. You can not only really appreciate it, you can play the hell out of it. Cheers buddy.
I will do my best my friend!
Agreed, I'd much rather see these guitars go to someone who will both appreciate AND play them. Instead of someone who locks them up or just puts them on display never to be touched again.
No matter what historic or nostalgic value we place on them, Fenders were always meant to be a sort of "working man's" guitar to be played, tinkered with, adjusted to player preferences, etc. Not to be collectibles or museum pieces!
Yes. This young man plays the hell out of those guitars 😅
Nothing like these old wood guitars. When Leo made these guitars the wood was already many decades old. Great find.
Exactly! They don't make em like they used to.
Ya just can't beat it..
You're not only a great player, but also an excellent curator and historian of these instruments. Thanks for all you do!
thank you, I have worked diligently at both aspects!
It's funny how guitars, really good guitars get the ship played out of them. they get to look rough but that's the love that they're getting through the years because it's so good.
A lovely mix of Keith Richards and Don Rich tones.. and THEN some. Bravo on that score!
this IS THE TONE when I think of Tele's. Have owned a few good ones long ago, but went to bass over 50 years ago, still playing.
Man, the riffs coming out right after the 6:33 mark, just killer. Sounds so good.
Spectacular tones and playing. Esquires are special. And for those who argue that an Esquire is just like playing a regular Tele without the neck pickup… nope. Position 1 bypasses all the tone controls. It’s pure tone.
Very cool story and axe. Traffic wrote a song called Pearly Queen that was made more well known by Dave Mason's cover in the early 70's
Pearly Kings and Pearly Queens are Cockney Londoners in England who wear sparkly outfits. It’s a traditional thing and there aren’t many of them left anymore.
I bought a sequinned suit from a pearly queen and she could drink more wine than I’d ever seen…..
@@fallingdownalot haha is this from a song?
@@fallingdownalot That's the first thing I thought of too,lol!!
@@fallingdownalot Traffic!
We call them crossdressers/trannys here in the US
Absolutely fantastic guitar!! That pickup is amazing!!! Dont let that one go, brother!!! Thank you for the extended playing demo!!
It's not just that the old Esquire is a total cool guitar, it's also that you are an excellent and worthy player. Not many can make it sing like you!
From what I remember "pearly queen" was part of pearly kings and queens. A London organized charity from working class culture. They wore suits with buttons made from mother of pearl in various designs. A song was written about them, or in reference. Traffic? With Steve Winwood? I believe I remember Dave Mason doing that one. I had his live album. Also a reference to in lyrics from Wishbone Ash? A 70s band name? Possible. Being part of, then, pop culture in London, bands would have reference them. Or used it as a name.
Unbelieveable sound from that pick up !
The Esquire has always been such an intriguing guitar. So raw and such interesting character
Man that thing sings like a ringing bell! That's a million $$ tone man! When you tuned down and adjusted the tone control it almost sounds like you have a light fuzz pedal on it
Stunning guitar! Can’t wait to see its restoration as it ventures into its next life.
oh damn that sound... love the tone of the bridge pickup with the tone rolled off a lot.
Wow she's a beauty, loving the dark orange nitro on the neck. Super sweet tones Matthew :)
You are one lucky dude!
That guitar is one of a life time! The tone is absolutely killer.
Has that Vince Gill tele tone!
Dude that bridge pickup is crazy good sounding. Holy crap
Absolutely agree. But the neck pickup is a bit too quiet.
Little microphonic but thank you!✌🏻
So much feel and soul in your playing ☀️🤩
And that sound 🥳
EXCELLENT SOUND....YOU MAKE
IT TALK .....GREAT STYLE.....KEEP GOING.
I love the smokey bar look of that guitar. You're really good at finding nice old instruments and really good at playing em too
Awesome guitar and fantastic playing. Perfect tele tone, thanks.
Dude that's legit. Such a simple guitar that it's pretty much perfect.
It don't get no better than that ,some of the best tone I've heard in a long time.
Very nice. Super snappy and raw sound.
That old board has a great tone... definitely worth a minor restoration
Congratulations Matthew
Your channel is fucking great period.
That tone is to die for! Gorgeous! ❤
Your guitar collection at this point is ridiculously sick. I have no idea how you do this. Incredible playing as usual.
I think the previous owners and their inheritors may seek him out to be the caretaker of these treasures knowing their legacy will be respected and preserved. I know if I was in that situation, I'd rather have someone like Matthew looking after and loving it than selling to a reseller only to flip it for a profit and losing the instrument's story.
I never considered that. I try and imagine SRV, Hendrix, Duane Allman, Beck or any other great guitarist caretaking the legacy of as many phenomenal, collectible and likely very expensive guitars as Matthew at this point. Maybe Mayer has a roomful of Fenders too from those wanting to pass on a legend .. but we just don’t know about it.
Sometimes they do find me, but more often than not, I find them!
🔊 Watched on the iMac w'Sound thru my Bose PA system!! 🔊 Ha ha - definitely sounding *Right* my friend. Beautiful - and thanks for looking after these old girls... 🙏 Bobby 🎵
What a beauty. Gorgeous.
There is a cool song by Traffic called "Pearly Queen"... it was recorded/released in 1968. That Esquire looks really cool!
Really dig the drop d tele sound. Sounds massive, well done. Makes me think of the song Valley of the Silver Moon by Jonathan Wilson
Wow the combination of your playing an the quality of that guitar 🎸 the sounds is probably the best I've heard. Beautiful
You really know how to squeeze out the best tones out of any guitar. The esquire sounds great. Looking forward to your release of your album. Love the songs I’ve heard!!
Thank you always Joe that means so much to me. 👍🏻
The tones on this specific video are just mesmerizing, Matthew. Well done!
What a sweet guitar
Damn the sound in that intro gave me chills! Rock on brother, congratulations on that amazing Esquire and keep up the great playing and content! Thank you for sharing! 🤘🏻🎸🍻
🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great tone as usual. Love the faded tint of the laquer.
Wow another video I have missed ... And another guitar I would also happily own .. what a beautiful example... Sounds damn good!
You are a star in the eclipse of the moon and the sun and very shortly now you will shine through. Love you Matt, keep posting and stop buying those guitars!!!
Hey Matthew! I would love to see some kind of collection tour in the future! Your playing and your Guitars are just breathtaking, especially for a beginner like me who plays an squier strat. So please go ahead and make us all jealous with your stunning set up, it is so hard to find nice guitars like yours here in europe!
That is a very special sound. Congratulations on being the current caretaker.
Killer tone in dropped D with the tone knob rolled back a bit. Sounds great overall too!
Absolutely perfect tone.
I think you have found the Holy Grail. What a great sounding guitar.
Not a fan of one tele pickup but that is a gorgeous guitar. Bet it plays like a dream.🤘😎🤘
Unbelievably good.
Mary Poppins came out in 1964, featuring animated pearly kings and queens alongside live real actors, and I still don't know how they did that!
Love the patina on the bridge. Nice find.
Awesome!! You definitely struck gold with this one.
FYI Traffic has a song called Pearly Queen, and Winwood played it with Clapton when they toured together more recently also, it’s on the album from the tour
Great tone, note clarity and sustain. And of course great tasteful playing.
That pickup sounds absolutely fantastic.
You found it Matt. That guitar has super persona and it likes you! That pickup sings all day. You are great player but that axe magnifies it!
Are We All the Same ... you are rockin the house with that tune!
Damnit man. That thing is the best mix of sweet and power. What a monster!
Maple Cap fingerboards were available from Fender as soon as they switched from slab to curved board in late 62 to 63. I owned a blond 1963 with a maple cap at one point that I sold to a client of mine when I owned a guitar repair business , 1992-2016. When I worked at Valley Art Guitar 1987-1991, Eddie Van Halen brought in a really beat Strat with a transition Logo and a Maple cap. When I got the neck off it turned out the be an early 64.
Given the decal change, the pickguard, and the non-functional switch....I would, at least suspect, this was a tele, turned into a Esquire.
Keep that one. It looks a 50s model but made in the 60s, maybe the owner was trying to find replacement for an earlier Guitar? Any way a "Pearly Queen" is usually married to a Pearly King, it's an East London(UK) tradition, there may be a "pearly King" amp or another Guitar that is the other alf of the "Pearly Queen"? Whatever the case you look very exited so it must be "The One"! That Fender makes me want to listen to Steve Marriot live on 70s TV, I think he played the Esquire too.
The Pearly Kings and Queens were and still are synonymous with Lambeth in London UK, don’t know if there’s a connection but cool sounding and looking guitar!
You could be right about "Pearly Queen" being a band, in Britain there is group of people that hail from the east end London who are known as "Pearlys" because they wear hats & clothes covered with pearl buttons & other pearl trinkets quite famous over hear.!!
i know its you tube, but i can feel the mojo comming off that esquier. KILLER AXE!!!!!
Dude, just had to jump on and say the singles sound SICK!!! Exactly what the world needs. Rock and Roll brother ✌🏼
Man thank you so much for saying that.
you make that one sing. sounds amazing.
That fuzzy sound a 6:17 is awesome! Found "Pearly Queen," a band from the 1970's with a little Googling.
Pearly Queen is a well known great song by Steve Winwood / Traffic
Hey Mathew, thank you for being you, and reminding me, about being humble, because yes, of any guitar, we are only caretakers, while we are allowed by (God), life or health. Cheers, and take care.
Walking the walk for sure matthew, you know better than
anyone, this instrument is irreplaceable, like pulling
excalibur from the stone , you had to be the one!😎
You didn't find that guitar!
That guitar found you! :)
Cheers from the Land Down Under.
I must say, I’m a fan of “Tele” Matthew Scott 😊
Best sounding Tele/Esquire I’ve heard you play yet! That bridge pickup does the thing! Rich and bitey at the same time!
Not fair.. this guitar is beautiful. I love it.
At 6:34 you‘re starting to do this guitar justice ! Very nice playing , awesome guitar ! Cool out of phase sound with this Esquire circuit . Very nice one !
Some of the best Tone i've ever heard
Oh Matthew..keep that one! Watch loads of your vids, love your playing and taste and that guitar sounds absolutely PREMO!
This guitar has such a nice soul
Wow, and that's the dark menace of a BRIDGE pick up!
I swear you can HEAR the smoke and nicotine in that thing. Incredible.
Wow. That is one spectacular guitar. It looks fantastic and sounds even better. Congrats on becoming the new caretaker.
thank you Doug.
"Pearly Queen" was a song written by Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi and recorded by Traffic, also Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood at a live concert, and by Dave Mason. Don't know if there was a band named Pearly Queen. Check out the tune!
Great find! I'd refinish the body to factory personally. No need to "relic" it, just two thin coats of nitro that will wear in a few years to match the rest of it. I'd leave the logo alone. Fix the tone circuit but do it "Sevigny style" so its actually usable. I'd probably put a period correct guard on if I could find one too. As a Londoner: Pearly Queens (and Kings) were a common sight in north London where I grew up. They are still going as a charity organization over 100 years young. If you google them you will see that they are quite "flamboyant" haha. I think its likely someone saw a photo of one and decided that was absolutely cool af in the 1960's or 70's and thought what a great band name..
Man.
You lucky S.O.B made out like a bandit.
You play her fantastically as well. May she serve You as your best workhorse.
Thank you for the great content and playing Matthew. And I don’t see how you can give away that guitar. I’ve seen you play a lot of instruments and watching this video I can see how you are really connecting with this guitar. I think she’s yours.