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"Five Signature guitars I want to own"...tough question. It took me a couple of weeks, to answer this appropriately. From my point of view it is some kind of compromise to own the Signature guitar of your inspiration/hero that has a spec-concept bound to the artists preferences, a (social) medial popularity and certain kind of mojo. On the other side the guitar has to fit as the player and might be reach some limitations (size/shape of hands -> neck-shape/-profile; muscular body strengths -> guitar overall weight; hearing capabilities/musical and technical understanding and experience -> tonewood combinations/pickup configurations). I've had this kind of experience 14 years ago, when I had the chance to buy a second-hand Fender Richie Sambora Signature Mk. I Stratocaster in Cherry Sunburst. And I was very surprised that this beautiful looking guitar didn't make the sounds that I was expecting it to make (with my hands, my musical understanding and experience back then). After a lot of philosophizing (or/and a lot of bla-bla-bla), back to normal service, cutting the chase and being over this episode of my personal Signature-guitars-fail. Answering the question which five signature guitars I would like to own for the moment: 1. 2001 Fender Stratocaster "Richie Sambora" Signature Mk. II in 3-Color-Sunburst (less modern more vintage - more likely to my style of playing) 2. 1994 Fender Stratocaster "Jeff Beck" Signature in Vintage White (the one with the baseball-bat-neck and the lace-sensor-pickups) 3. 2014 Fender Stratocaster "Michael Landau" Signature 1963 in Fiesta Red over Sunburst (maybe with Kloppmann Real-65 Pickups + DummyCoil as a mod) 4. 1997 Fender Stratocaster "Stevie Ray Vaughan" Signature in 3-Color Sunburst (even though I am a bit suspicious about the left-hand-vibrato) 5. 2017 Suhr JM Classic "Ian Thornley" Signature in Surf Green (always wanted a JM-Style guitar and a modern HSH-type-guitar - this looks like both in one, but the test is still pending :) ) -> as an alternative to no. 5, I'd like to have a Fender Custom Shop George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster, but the Rosewood makes it kind of heavy, plus any kind of Rosewood is getting more and more difficult get hold of due to international trade restrictions. This makes it almost impossible to get one or paying ridiculously high prices...
The St. Vincent sig looks rad! my "to buy" list: -Epiphone Tony Iommi SG -Reverend Billy Corgan signiature -Rabea Massaad Chapman ML 3 Baritone -Fender/Squier Tom Delonge strat -Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior.
1. George Lynch Kamikaze 2. Rebea's signature Chapman 3. Rob's Ghost Fret 4. Prince's symbol guitar 5. Warren DeMartini's Crossed Swords Charvel Loved seeing you on Anderton's TV. Excited to learn more about you and your music!
the Tosin Ibanez and his new brand Tosin all use Fishman pickups. Those were a white version of his signature Fluence set. you would probably love the single coil tones from those pickups.
#1 David Gilmour's Fender Esquire (used on Run Like Hell and on the album cover About Face) saw it at the Pink Floyd exhibition with only a pane of reinforced glass separating us! #2 James Trussart steel caster (cream on roses), I really love the one that Jolyon Dixon played when he was touring with Amy MacDonald. #3 Stefan Cush's 72 Thinline Telecaster. I actually got the chance to play it a couple of years ago at the Shepherds Bush empire during the sound check but he wouldn't sell it to me! #4 John Palir candy Apple telecaster. I really love his guitars. #5 the first guitar I ever bought. An old black Les Paul copy from a shop in Chadwell Heath. I sold it a few years later to a guy who then proceeded to spray it purple. Lost contact with him. It had lovely binding on it and the humbuckers sounded amazing. Why oh why did it sell it? Big mistake!
Being a lefty player I had to make my own signature guitar. Its a 2011 LP Standard with custom made pickups, custom nut and speed knobs. Does this count? All I have to do now is to become a world famous rock star and get Gibson to release a copy of it!
Signature Guitars... 1. Gibson Lzzy Hale Explorer (already own) 2. Gibson Jason Hook Explorer (already own) 3. Dimebag Dean From Hell ML 4. Framus Devin Townsend signature 5. Fender David Gilmour signature. Some very different guitars but all ones that speak to me.
Great video Mary, and a great choice in guitars....especially St. Vincent model. Loved your comments about its originality (although for mine it also has a hint of the Gibbons/Diddley) but special all the same! Through Positive-thought-manifestation I truly hope someone out in guitar maker land offers to make a Spender Special custom mkI. Have you thought about body design...? maybe some subtly background images for future posts.... i'd sure love to help that come to fruition, although the postage from Down Under may be the killer. Dan
You're right it does have a hint of that guitar. Haha I'm happy to wait a while until I have a signature guitar - I wouldn't know where to start right now
Great topic. Thank you for this vid. Here are a few I like ... Cobain Mustang in light blue. Shoulda bought it. It was discontinued fairly quick. I'll never own the Gilmour Fender custom shop black Strat because it's too expensive but, I love it. A John Lennon Epi Casino would be super cool. A Guild S 100 (not a signature model but, I only like it because Kim Thayil of Soundgarden always played one... R.I.P. Chris Cornell)
1)Pete Thorn- Suhr Signature Black with Red back 2)Gibson-BB King Lucille-veritone circuit 3)John Petrucci-Majesty 6-the most versatile guitar made 4) Alex Lifeson-Gibson Axcess- Rush Signature- beautiful guitar 5)Peter Frampton-Signature Les Paul Black- 3 Humbuckers !!!! By the way, Mary, you are a trendsetter also. I never heard of Vigier until I saw your interview with Andertons. Thank you!
The Stvincent sort of reminds me of the Hamer Glenn Tipton model, which was designed for more function over form, There is a video of Glenn explaining its shape. But my top 5 sig models i want to own are :) -Gibson CC1 Green/Moore/ Hammett Les paul -Hamer Vector KK -Guyton Red Special -Ace Frehley "the 300" lespaul - Fender Dave Murray strat (the kossof/murray one)
When I was a kid I wanted the red triangle shaped Gorky Park guitar. Then I discovered Paul Gilbert (rippin' guitarist he is) ...and his Ibanez RG with the "f" hole graphics. Now I want his signature Fireman! Lastly, Gibson was making a Buckethead signature model Les Paul a few years ago and I missed that bus. Would've liked to have owned one of those for sure... maybe someday I'll find one at a rummage sale who knows...lol
Keep searching :D Paul Gilbert is just insanely talented and incredible. I'm afraid to say but I'm actually new to his work and discovered him recently thanks to an Anderton's video. Really getting educated through these videos and my audience. :D
Wow, did not expect you to be into the Tosin prototype, haha! Would love to see you play on an 8 string. (Those bass lines tho) My top 5 signature guitars... 5: Ibanez JBM 100 Jake Bowen signature 4: Mayones Qatsi in Juice Burst 3: Music Man Majesty in purple 2: Aaron Marshall's Aqua Sparkle Aristides 060 1: Strandberg boden OS Plini signature. Would trade my Music Man JPX for one of these...
Mary, love the topic, some of my top picks are Fender Clapton Crash, Gibson Johnny A model, Turner Lindsay Buckingham model 1, Gretsch custom shop Brian Setzer, a real 59 Gibson Les Paul (not a signature)
Some interesting choices there and I don't think I would choose any of being honest, but that is one of the many things that makes guitar geekery interesting. I think I would go for a PRS McCarty 594, Gibson Les Paul, Eric Johnson Fender Strat, Gibson BB King Lucille and just to mix it up a bit a Musicman John Petrucci Majesty. Congrats on getting the Andertons work. Hopefully raise your profile somewhat.
I don't generally gravitate towards signature models, partly due to the price tags associated with them. One exception may be the Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster. Couldn't tell you much about his music but it's the best Jazzmaster I've personally put my hands on. It's not cheap but also not unreasonable. I'll probably end up getting the one at my local guitar shop if it's not gone too soon.
Oh yes! Mike Campbell's Heartbreaker telecaster - I'm a big fan of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Andy Summers telecaster - not a huge fan of the Police but I like this guitar Eric Clapton's signature Martin 000 acoustic David Gilmour signature fender strat And perhaps the Gretsch Malcom Young guitar, but it's like $100k!!! And maybe a Gretsch Chet Atkins Country gentleman.
Loving the new MM Valentine. The next question is amps! EBMM -James Valentine PRS - Mark Holcomb (Core) Fender - Yngwie Malmsteen Strat Framus - Phil X Fender - John Mayer (African Rosewood FB/3-Color sunburst)
Hmmmm five is small number youngling. 1. Latest Musicman Majesty Monarchy blue petrucci. Not a huge metal fan but the effort he has put into it and the piezos to get you almost an acoustic at a switch flick. 2. Mayer's Super Eagle PRS. Have a few strats and this thing blew my mind. Wall mounted in lounge room with spotlights 3. Lucille BB King. No explanation required 4. David Gilmour black strat relic to replace the copy I built from a Japanese fender 5. Santana PRS to sit next to my 20 year old Boogie combo
Clapton and Gilmore´s Strats, Chet Atkins Gretsch, Bonamassa´s Les Paul and most of all, the St Vincent Music Man, the most innovative guitar I have seen for years! Brett Kingman has one and makes it sing!! Love your singing and playing Mary, more power to you.
I don't really have 5 on my list (since I already own two of them), but here it goes... in no particular order. 1) Ibanez George Benson model, cuz I love the big jazz guitars 2) PRS McCarty soapbar.. the one w/ 3 pickups 3) Fender Jazzmaster custom shop. Really like the shape but not the trem system. 4) Ibanez Joe Satriani JS700 (I own this one) and I love the P90s! 5) PRS Mira (Mahogany body w/ bird inlays) I have a red one and it's my favorite humbucker guitar.
Great list! I love the big jazz guitars too, when I was younger I had an Ibanez Artcore that I think has been discontinued. It was a beaut but did not want to stay in tune.
I like your choices, they're really good. In addition to those you've already mentioned, my choies would be: 1 Brian May's Red Special 2 Troy Van Leeuwen's Jazzmaster 3 Gretsch Brian Setzer signature (which I already possess) 4 steve Vai's ibanez uv777 5 Karl Sanders's or Michael Shncker's respective Dean V signatures. Honrable mention to John Petrucci's Music Man Majesty 7, that thing seems pretty great too.
1. Tal Farlow 2. Alex Lifeson ES-355 (owned) 3. George Harrison rosewood Tele 4. St. Vincent (I like the white or blue) 5. Eric Johnson strat in the turquoise blue
Hi Mary, just found your channel via Andertons. Here would be my five if money wasn't an issue 1) Prince Cloud Guitar 2) Ibanez RBM2 Reb Beach 3) Musicman Luke 4) Fender Eric Johnson Strat 5) PRS DGT David Grissom Great Channel by the way, new subscriber
Eric Johnson Strat Thinline, John Mayer PRS Silver Sky, Fender Ed O'Brien Strat, PRS McCarty 594 SC and the Campbell Nelsonic Transitone. Surprisingly hard to think of five signature guitars I would want, although I would like almost anything Ulrich Teuffel makes, almost any model of Simon Farmer's GUS guitars and a Klein electric.
New fan here! (Came from the obvious place) Great list. Here are some of mine: - Music Man Luke 3 - Mayer Black 1 - ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk - Music Man Majesty - Gibson Bonamassa Bonabyrd - Music Man St Vincent (I guess I like Music Man lol) - Ibanez Jem Better get saving...
The John Mayer Fender - get the spec and build one! I have every strat and super strat I could ever want so: Brian May Red One* An old Washburn Eagle - the pickups have a sound like no other under distortion Gretch - For my Stray Cat moments Gibo Flying V Coral Sitar - Vai'tastic! ...or 'Vai Not?!' *I played one once and you move the pickup selector switches and go 'Ooh, I know that, what song is that from?!?' Sounds like no other!
I agree with the 3 guitars that you posted that I actually own. The double guitar was a eye opeining experience. As I m used to the 12 string 6 string Gibson version. That you play very well I have no doubt it would not make a difference when you play. Thanks for the post. Now that the weather has calmed here in Texas. I ll enjoy the rest of the summer. Have a great years without the soul concerns. Every guitar player I ve ever like has plenty of soul.....just as you say.
Cool choices Mary. I rather fancy the EBMM James Valentine - preferably with an Ebony 'board and Trans Orange finish; Fender CS Danny Gatton Telecaster (again with Ebony fretboard) in Candy Tangerine; A Gibson CS ES-335 1959 replica in Navelina Gold Sparkle (not a signature instrument, but only 25 worldwide); A Fender CS Eric Johnson Strat in either Shell Pink or Daphne Blue (I could have both counting as one choice, right?) with the active boost from an Eric Clapton Strat in place of the middle pickup tone control; A Framus Phil X XG in Orange Sparkle and a single P90 (he has one!!) And last but by no means least a Framus Tennessee Custom (custom order only, they no longer make them) with 2 P90s in, yes, Orange. I know, that's six or seven, but hey!
Wow what incredible choices! Maybe I need to do an updated list of the signatures I now want. After everyone's suggestions I've discovered so many new instruments!
I now have to add another couple to the list ( you did say list, right? Not just five?😉). Fender Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar & Troy Van Leeuwen Signature Jazzmaster. And, whilst it isn't a signature guitar, a Relish Jane with the same additional appointments as recommended by Steve Vai's (and everybody's!) tech, Thomas Nordegg. I wonder if I could have an orange one.... In fact, you probably ought to check out Relish guitars, as the other model is called..... Mary!
I am lucky to have the following: yngwie strat sambora strat Matt Bellamy mason A Jem signed by Mr Vai I would love Satch's chrome boy A Jem GMC so want that guitar great channel keep on rocking
- Steve Vai Ibanez JEM7V WH - Andy Timmons Ibanez AT-1000 - Marty Friedman Jackson MF-1 Those 3 guys are my absolute top guitar heroes for having unique emotionally expressive styles. Those instruments are also pretty versatile and I feel encourage each player to find their own unique style. They're also more modern style instruments, which is what I like.
Mini-hums are AWESOME! A classic PUP right up there w/the PAF & P90 (my fav) IMHO. Actually a Mini-hum is close in tone character to a P90 sans the 60 cycle hum. I understand your friends focused on the lack of extra tone & volume options but...Sometimes simple is best \m/ Great Vid, -matthew (guitarist & songwriter @ mister vertigo musik llc. boston ma. usa)
It's awesome revisiting this knowing Mary owns the St. Vincent. And a killer color/pick guard too! I can't think of 5 real signature models off hand.... Already own the Tim Armstrong Hellcat so can't include that. Quick guess- A Kurt Cobain Fender A Jag set up like Cobain had A Mustang also like...… A Jimmy Page Les Paul A Beatle guitar but I can't decide which.
Signature guitars I kind of fell in love with in no particular order Ibanez Woody (or any other Steve Vai singature) The Framus Devin Townsend V, cause it's just so much over the top Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster Chapmann Ghost Fret (the neck through version) The Hollowbody Dillinger Escape Plan Esp signature Unfortunately none of these exist in a lefty version :(
Love your channel..... A question... How did you "choose" your style of playing - with your fingers instead of a pick and using thumb to do the bass line a La the style of the old delta blues guys??? My five gets 1) Albert Collins - telecaster 2) fender david Gilmore "black" strat 3) Gretsch - billy gibbons signature 4) Gibson les Paul joe Walsh model and 5) ken mo Gibson acoustic 00 blues master.... More videos like the crossroad vid- bluesy- soulful vocals- tasty lead playing.....
1- AFD Gibson Les Paul 2- Paul's Guitar from PRS 3- An original Zemaitis Metal Top 4- Jason Becker Carvin JB200C 5- Keith Merrow KM6 MkII from Schecter Not a signature guitar but a Vigier Excalibur would be a massive bonus
I would go with a Jet Earlewood. It is a hand made tone machine. I also like a Teye guitar. A Ibanez Jemm 777 will impress with out a doubt. Best of luck saying the best is the best!!
Great video, Mary. Love your channel. I was so happy when I saw you in the Andertons Video. Well, for me it would be 1 - ESP LTD BK-600 Bill Kelliher Signature 2 - Rory Gallagher Strat 3 - EVH Van Halen Striped Series 4 - Buddy Guy Strat 5 - Enie Ball St Vincent
My list would be: 1°Schecter Synyster Custom-S(mostly because he is my favorite guitarist and A7x is my favorite band, but it's a sick guitar and one of the reasons why Schecter is my favorite brand) 2°Schecter Zacky Vengeance Custom. 3°B.C.Rich Kerry King's Flying V. 4°Epiphone Matt Heafy's Custom Les Paul. 5°Ibanez Jem.
Interesting, my wish Top signature guitars: 1- Gibson Les Paul - Gary Moore 2- Fender Strat - John Mayer Black1 3- PRS Signature - Mark Holcomb 4- Lag S2000KJ - Keziah Jones Africa 5- Chapman - ML3 Pro Rabea 6- Gibson Les Paul "The Beast" - Bernie Marsden 7- Schecter Custom - Eric Johnston Traditional Atomic Green 8- Chapman - ML1 Cap10 - Lee Andertons Signature 9- PRS Signature - Waring Dust 10- Fender Strat CS Crashocaster Rainbow - Eric Clapton 11- Ibanez JEM-7V - Steve Vai White 12- Fender Strat CS - Eric Johnson 2 Tones 13- Fender Strat CS - Jeff Beck White 14- PRS Signature - Carlos Santana 2 Salmon 15- Gibson SG - Angus Young Signature 16- Gibson ES-345 - BB King "Lucile" 17- Aristide 070 - Misha's model w/ Fan Fret - Orange 18- Martin - Ed Sheeran X Signature 19- Taylor Mini - Taylor Swift Signature 20- Sire - Marcus Miller V7 And I'm not counting the PRS Signature Brent Mason because I'm lucky enough to already own it. Also, this is not always about the artist, but sometimes more about the guitar specs. Oh yeah... I couldn't fit only 5, so here's my Top 21 then :)
Thanks to you for making this video that did inspire me to think about the Top 5 Signature guitars I'd love... and the more I thought about it, the more I couldn't even fit the 5 limit. Obviously the first 5 are my top favorite, but I'd still want the 15 next ones. And yes, I'm pretty biased regarding to PRS and Fender Strats... I just love them :)
Already got a Dean Dime o Flame ML (Korean made Dimebag Darrell Signature). It's got a mahogany body, mahogany set neck, jumbo frets, double locking floyd, with a Seymour Duncan Dimebucker in the bridge and a proprietary Dean pickup in the neck (Dimebag used a Seymour '59 bridge). Then I would like a George Benson Ibanez (don't know if they do a model with centre block). A Brent Hinds signature Epiphone V. A Steve Vai Jem 777 with sustainer in the original black floral finish. A Jackson Rhoads RRXMG in black. Also I would like some ability with which to play them!
John Mayer's is awesome, definitely my choice. I love your style of playing and seeing how you use your guitar it makes total sense that you'd be into the less traditional guitars. I'm so jealous of how well you can play. Keep up the awesome work!
If I had to choose it would go: 1. Billy Corgan signature Strat 2. John Mayer's The Black One 3. Billy Corgan's signature Reverend. Not a fan of humbuckers but Reverends sound and play surprisingly well!
There's really only one signature guitar I can think of at the moment that I'd want. The Skunk Mod Shaman by Tregan Guitars. Tregan is a fantastic company and they make some amazing guitars, I got the chance to play one of their shaman guitars and wish I could have bought it cause it played so well.
I love your voice; I love the vlogy nature of your yt channel; I love the professional look and outlook, of your vlogs (although I suspect you are a swan - beautiful to look at, but paddling furiously underneath!); I love your guitar work, electric and acoustic, when we get to see it; in short, I love you!! Anyway, before you get a hunched back from all the backslapping, my four (only four) signature model guitars I would buy are: 1/. PRS SE Bernie Marsden - it plays so well for an affordable guitar; 2/. Music Man Albert Lee model, with maple fretboard - just so I could kid on I'm THAT good; 3/. Epiphone Jeff Waters Annihilation ll Flying V - so metal, so affordable; 4/. Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor ll (in cherry, if poss.) - to be associated with, and aspire to, such a jazz master would be inspiration in its self, as well as the guitar being well affordable. Hugs to you, and continued success with channel and musicianship!
1. Michael Landau strat (relic'd, fiesta red color - my favorite custom colors) 2. Billy Gibbons Pearly Gates ('59 Les Paul) 3. Mark Knopfler '58 Les Paul 4. James Hetfield Iron Cross ESP 5. Lzzy Hale Explorer I'd also include Noel Gallagher's Union Jack Epiphone, but I guess that's not a signature guitar :)
i don't have 5 i only have 1 and i'm not sure if this counts but nita strauss' purple ibanez S5470. ibanez doesn't actually produce a signature model but she's got one with some non stock pups on it from dimarzio and it sounds killer! :D nice selection btw.
really into her fans too and does all of her own social media stuff. i know because she made fun of me for thinking she hired somebody else to do it lol. honestly i don't know how she has time but i guess if something's important you make the time. super kewl rockstar chick and i can't wait to see her play here in august. :D
I only have two signature models I want: PRS SE Mark Holcomb and Charvel Joe Duplantier model. I wouldn't mind getting a Kesiel Vader at some point though.
Hi. I'm a newbie to your channel but so glad I've watched a few of your vids now... You play fantastically and talk about guitars with such passion and joy for the instrument - I'm supposed to be at rehearsals now but running a bit late coz of this vid (oops). Anyhoo, my five guitars are; 1. Gibson Les Paul Recording, 2. Fender Jon Jorgenson Hellecaster, 3. Ibanez George Benson GB10, 4. Fender Rory Gallagher Strat and (for fun), 5. Ernie Ball Nigel Tufnel Mr. Horsepower..! Wow, that was really tricky making it just five but if I had those, I'd be a happy bunny... Keep up the good stuff :-)
EVH Frankenstein replica (a snip at £15000 when released) Custom Shop '58 Duo-Sonic (Desert Sand w/Gold anodised scratchplate) Les Claypool Pachyderm Bass Rory Gallagher Strat Thurston Moore Jazzmaster & the bank balance required for all (any!) of these would be nice too.
Incredible list! Well thought through! So the Custom shop '58 is a stunning piece of art. Have you ever looked at John Page and his builds? He was one of the original master builders at the Fender custom shop.
Hi Mary. Yes, i'm familiar with John Page & his work... was even lucky enough to play an early CS Strat that he'd built, very nice indeed. Of course the list could be a lot longer but you only asked for 5 :-) Keep up the great work.
I kick myself for not buying the Mike mushok Ibanez signature that came out way back when. for $600 it was a mean guitar, with beautiful woods. that 28" scale and neck through design was sick too.
Hmm.... interesting... Over the years I've become less intrigued by signature models. Especially after buying a couple. I am a big Iron Maiden fan and when Fender introduced the Dave Murray California Special I went down to my local store and ordered one. Two years later, and I find myself rarely playing it. I also have a Jackson Adrian Smith model, which I like a little more but it still gets rarely played. My main problem with the Fender is the neck - Dave apparently likes a much fatter neck than I do. My main guitars are an early 90's Strat that I've had since about 1991 and an '84 Les Paul Studio (Kahler model) that I've had since 1988. Both guitars have somewhat thinner necks. While I have a number of other guitars for when an urge strikes, those two are my #1 and #2 and in reality I'm planning to reduce the collection by a half-dozen or so. Right now, the only signature model that I really want to try is the Suhr Pete Thorn model. Maybe the collection sale can free up some cash for that providing I can find a dealer who has one I can try (plus I'm waiting for the prototype locking bridge he is currently using to make it to production).
Top 7 Signature Guitars for Me: 1) Guthrie Govan Suhr Modern (Bengal Burst) 2) Steve Vai Ibanez Jem7V 3) Paul Gilbert Ibanez PGM301 4) Don Felder Gibson Les Paul Standard (AAAA Flame Top addiction lol) 5) Jimmy Page Gibson EDS 1275 Doubleneck 6)Eric Clapton Fender Stratocaster 7)Slash Gibson Appetite Les Paul *Bonus* 8)Guthrie Govan Charvel (Flame Maple Top) If I were to pick only one out of the above mentioned signature guitars, it would be the Suhr Guthrie Govan Modern Bengal Burst, versatile...
3:23 To be fair, I think Fender had only been doing signature guitars at ALL since... I wanna say early 90s(?) Late 80s(?) It was like, Yngwie's, Clapton's, Stevie's, maybe Robert Cray's, I'm not EXACTLY sure, but I'd guess she was one of the first ten or so. Oh! And those new Abasi guitars are STUNNING! I'm not a metal guy at all, but yeah, good design is good design! Lastly, I love how this video is JUST a little more than a year old, but here you are, owning a St. Vincent ;) :) Good times :D
Ah, and my five, off the top of my head, in no particular order: Jimi Hendrix Monterey Strat Brian May Red One David Grissom DGT Johnny Marr Jaguar and... man... possibly a 6-string Abasi model! =| lol So, where's your new list a year later? ;) :D
You are very talented, ....... so think bigger - why not design your own signature guitar and have it made? might even be cheaper than a brand name custom shop if you seek out a small luthier or an interested amateur. My personal list of signature, custom shop or just inspirational guitars: 1 - Eric Clapton Fender Custom Shop Blackie (yeahhhh ... I have owned this for 4 years) 2 - Taylor T5z Pro 3 - PRS Sanata model (SE) 4 - Epiphone Joe Bonamasa Les Paul It would be unlikely I ever buy another Custom Shop guitar again (because we are living in the golden era of guitar production and the quality of budget guitars is fantastic), but if I did it would be a "Hank Marvin Stratocaster", which I believe is out of production. Neil
Let see if I can narrow it down to only 5. Honestly I could buy 30 different signature guitars and be happy with it. I do have a Fender Yngwie sig so that's off the list. 1. Gibson Zakk Wylde Les Paul. That is some brutal heavy sounds. 2. Ibanez Steve Vai 7 string Universe/Jem (6 string could do also) Some of the most versatile guitars ever. 3. Ibanez Fredrik Thordendal FTM33. To my eye the best looking 8 string guitar. 4. Brian May Red Special. Such a unique guitar, love the sounds. I do have one guitar with his sig pickups though, can get pretty close. 5. Washburn Nuno N4. Always loved it. Familiar looking yet not. Honorable mention: Music Man John Petrucci whatever year model. One of the best playing guitars I've ever tried.
Another update. A couple months ago I bought a Gibson Zakk Wylde Vertigo Les Paul. Not the original bullseye, boviously but I like the black and natural maple on the top and I really love the maple fretboard with mother of pearl inlays. And boy is it indeed some brutal heavy sounds. Them EMG's are glorious. So 3 more to go.
Hmmmm Reverend Space Hawk & Reeves Gabrels II Fender Danny Gatton Tele, although a Wilko model would also be nice Bernie Marston PRS Ibanez Jem, but if that's not considered a signature model I'll take a Paul Gilbert reverse Iceman
people will laugh, but my black strat is designed after janick gers' strat that he has used for too damn long, with and without maiden, i have always loved his playing! but if im gonna spend the money, i want a dave murray strat, but would i try to save more than usual and get the adrian smith jackson? yeah i would! the american versions play like a dream!!!
whats funny is its more about form and function than anything having to actually do with being a maiden fan! if something works and sounds great, use it! i mean yeah, its weird to play something with someones name on it at first, but you get over it! hahaha
At the moment, I have the desire to obtain a Zach Myers PRS, and an SRV strat. I own a PRS and a Fender currently and they both bring something different to the table, and I admire the fact that they are not too far off on price from other guitars in that series, SE, and American Standard respectively. I have no desire to spend ubsurd amount of money on a guitar just because it has an artists name on it.
5. Brian May's Red Special guitar4. Jimmy Page Gibson 1275 Doubleneck model3. Rickenbacker John Lennon Signature model2. Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster1. Robbie Robertson Signature Stratocaster
Jimi's Monterey strat, Number 1 strat and John Mayer's strat are the only 3 signature guitars I have ever wanted. (Edit) Also the Trini Lopez 335 if that counts as one.
Loved the video, but have to point out that 96 isn't actually that late for the first females signature guitar by Fender, seeing as the first sig model wasn't until the late 80s and Clapton was the only 'signature' guitarist at that point.
Hey Mary! I just found your channel few hours ago, thanks to Captain Lee Anderton, and it's literally really refreshing feeling to see a young, beautiful woman interested same nerdy and weird way as me! U know, in guitars, pedals, amps, music gear and other bollocks, that makes us very happy every day. Cheers from Czech republic and good luck with everything! :)
re: "Hope, that they will be also distributed in Czech republic one day!" ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Sorry to bring you down to earth but, "Hope is the mother of naive people". Just get one regardless if they are distributed in your country or not. Good luck to you František ...
A guitar is a tool or an instrument. It plays like the hands of the player.... I wish I could play and had skilled mind and hands like John Mayer. Wouldn't matter what you put in my hands to play, it would probably sound great. Look at Rob Chapman, or Rabea or Danish Pete... matters not how cheap or expensive the Tele, Strat, PRS or Chapman guitar you put in their hands.... it's in the hands and mind of the artist, the instrument just complies with the input you give it.
Mary Spender my favourite sig guitars would be the Andy Timmons Ibanez, the George Benson GB10, the Guthrie Govan Charvel, the Eric Johnson strat, Pete Thorn Suhr, the Warren Haynes Les Paul... I'm sure there are more.
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Can we just have a video of Lee Anderton and Mary Spender doing John Mayer trivia to see who is the biggest fan? It'd be amazing
Oh God! He'd win but I love a challenge. Really hope one day to meet him and Chappers!
Or just a video of Lee Anderton and Mary Spender doing John Mayer....nahmsayin
Mary Spender according to my Instagram I think this just happened! Haha
:D
If it was Jerry Cantrell I'd want to play that game. One of the most underrated and forgotten guitarists
"Five Signature guitars I want to own"...tough question. It took me a couple of weeks, to answer this appropriately. From my point of view it is some kind of compromise to own the Signature guitar of your inspiration/hero that has a spec-concept bound to the artists preferences, a (social) medial popularity and certain kind of mojo. On the other side the guitar has to fit as the player and might be reach some limitations (size/shape of hands -> neck-shape/-profile; muscular body strengths -> guitar overall weight; hearing capabilities/musical and technical understanding and experience -> tonewood combinations/pickup configurations). I've had this kind of experience 14 years ago, when I had the chance to buy a second-hand Fender Richie Sambora Signature Mk. I Stratocaster in Cherry Sunburst. And I was very surprised that this beautiful looking guitar didn't make the sounds that I was expecting it to make (with my hands, my musical understanding and experience back then).
After a lot of philosophizing (or/and a lot of bla-bla-bla), back to normal service, cutting the chase and being over this episode of my personal Signature-guitars-fail. Answering the question which five signature guitars I would like to own for the moment:
1. 2001 Fender Stratocaster "Richie Sambora" Signature Mk. II in 3-Color-Sunburst (less modern more vintage - more likely to my style of playing)
2. 1994 Fender Stratocaster "Jeff Beck" Signature in Vintage White (the one with the baseball-bat-neck and the lace-sensor-pickups)
3. 2014 Fender Stratocaster "Michael Landau" Signature 1963 in Fiesta Red over Sunburst (maybe with Kloppmann Real-65 Pickups + DummyCoil as a mod)
4. 1997 Fender Stratocaster "Stevie Ray Vaughan" Signature in 3-Color Sunburst (even though I am a bit suspicious about the left-hand-vibrato)
5. 2017 Suhr JM Classic "Ian Thornley" Signature in Surf Green (always wanted a JM-Style guitar and a modern HSH-type-guitar - this looks like both in one, but the test is still pending :) )
-> as an alternative to no. 5, I'd like to have a Fender Custom Shop George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster, but the Rosewood makes it kind of heavy, plus any kind of Rosewood is getting more and more difficult get hold of due to international trade restrictions. This makes it almost impossible to get one or paying ridiculously high prices...
The St. Vincent sig looks rad!
my "to buy" list:
-Epiphone Tony Iommi SG
-Reverend Billy Corgan signiature
-Rabea Massaad Chapman ML 3 Baritone
-Fender/Squier Tom Delonge strat
-Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior.
1. George Lynch Kamikaze
2. Rebea's signature Chapman
3. Rob's Ghost Fret
4. Prince's symbol guitar
5. Warren DeMartini's Crossed Swords Charvel
Loved seeing you on Anderton's TV. Excited to learn more about you and your music!
Thank you :D
the Tosin Ibanez and his new brand Tosin all use Fishman pickups. Those were a white version of his signature Fluence set. you would probably love the single coil tones from those pickups.
Mary, there's a St Vincent hanging on the Music Man wall at Anderton's. Go for it!
#1 David Gilmour's Fender Esquire (used on Run Like Hell and on the album cover About Face) saw it at the Pink Floyd exhibition with only a pane of reinforced glass separating us!
#2 James Trussart steel caster (cream on roses), I really love the one that Jolyon Dixon played when he was touring with Amy MacDonald.
#3 Stefan Cush's 72 Thinline Telecaster. I actually got the chance to play it a couple of years ago at the Shepherds Bush empire during the sound check but he wouldn't sell it to me!
#4 John Palir candy Apple telecaster. I really love his guitars.
#5 the first guitar I ever bought. An old black Les Paul copy from a shop in Chadwell Heath. I sold it a few years later to a guy who then proceeded to spray it purple. Lost contact with him. It had lovely binding on it and the humbuckers sounded amazing. Why oh why did it sell it? Big mistake!
Being a lefty player I had to make my own signature guitar. Its a 2011 LP Standard with custom made pickups, custom nut and speed knobs. Does this count? All I have to do now is to become a world famous rock star and get Gibson to release a copy of it!
Hell yeah! Easy job :)
Signature Guitars...
1. Gibson Lzzy Hale Explorer (already own)
2. Gibson Jason Hook Explorer (already own)
3. Dimebag Dean From Hell ML
4. Framus Devin Townsend signature
5. Fender David Gilmour signature.
Some very different guitars but all ones that speak to me.
No. 4 :)
Great video Mary, and a great choice in guitars....especially St. Vincent model. Loved your comments about its originality (although for mine it also has a hint of the Gibbons/Diddley) but special all the same! Through Positive-thought-manifestation I truly hope someone out in guitar maker land offers to make a Spender Special custom mkI. Have you thought about body design...? maybe some subtly background images for future posts.... i'd sure love to help that come to fruition, although the postage from Down Under may be the killer. Dan
You're right it does have a hint of that guitar. Haha I'm happy to wait a while until I have a signature guitar - I wouldn't know where to start right now
Great topic. Thank you for this vid.
Here are a few I like ...
Cobain Mustang in light blue. Shoulda bought it. It was discontinued fairly quick.
I'll never own the Gilmour Fender custom shop black Strat because it's too expensive but, I love it.
A John Lennon Epi Casino would be super cool.
A Guild S 100 (not a signature model but, I only like it because Kim Thayil of Soundgarden always played one... R.I.P. Chris Cornell)
:)
1)Pete Thorn- Suhr Signature Black with Red back
2)Gibson-BB King Lucille-veritone circuit
3)John Petrucci-Majesty 6-the most versatile guitar made
4) Alex Lifeson-Gibson Axcess- Rush Signature- beautiful guitar
5)Peter Frampton-Signature Les Paul Black- 3 Humbuckers !!!!
By the way, Mary, you are a trendsetter also. I never heard of Vigier until I saw your interview with Andertons. Thank you!
Hello! I would love to paint your guitar
Drop me an email! info@maryspender.com
Post photos after Yvette Young paints your guitar. That would be very cool btw!
yvette young You are fake news.
yvette young is amazzzzzzzzzzzzingggg!!!!!
I do acrylic abstract paintings. I bet I could paint some cool shite for a guitar...hmmmmm!
The Stvincent sort of reminds me of the Hamer Glenn Tipton model, which was designed for more function over form, There is a video of Glenn explaining its shape.
But my top 5 sig models i want to own are :)
-Gibson CC1 Green/Moore/ Hammett Les paul
-Hamer Vector KK
-Guyton Red Special
-Ace Frehley "the 300" lespaul
- Fender Dave Murray strat (the kossof/murray one)
When I was a kid I wanted the red triangle shaped Gorky Park guitar. Then I discovered Paul Gilbert (rippin' guitarist he is) ...and his Ibanez RG with the "f" hole graphics. Now I want his signature Fireman!
Lastly, Gibson was making a Buckethead signature model Les Paul a few years ago and I missed that bus. Would've liked to have owned one of those for sure... maybe someday I'll find one at a rummage sale who knows...lol
Keep searching :D Paul Gilbert is just insanely talented and incredible. I'm afraid to say but I'm actually new to his work and discovered him recently thanks to an Anderton's video. Really getting educated through these videos and my audience. :D
Wow, did not expect you to be into the Tosin prototype, haha! Would love to see you play on an 8 string. (Those bass lines tho)
My top 5 signature guitars...
5: Ibanez JBM 100 Jake Bowen signature
4: Mayones Qatsi in Juice Burst
3: Music Man Majesty in purple
2: Aaron Marshall's Aqua Sparkle Aristides 060
1: Strandberg boden OS Plini signature. Would trade my Music Man JPX for one of these...
I know right, god I love the prototype! Great choices :)
Mary, love the topic, some of my top picks are
Fender Clapton Crash,
Gibson Johnny A model,
Turner Lindsay Buckingham model 1,
Gretsch custom shop Brian Setzer,
a real 59 Gibson Les Paul (not a signature)
Some interesting choices there and I don't think I would choose any of being honest, but that is one of the many things that makes guitar geekery interesting. I think I would go for a PRS McCarty 594, Gibson Les Paul, Eric Johnson Fender Strat, Gibson BB King Lucille and just to mix it up a bit a Musicman John Petrucci Majesty. Congrats on getting the Andertons work. Hopefully raise your profile somewhat.
:)
I don't generally gravitate towards signature models, partly due to the price tags associated with them. One exception may be the Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster. Couldn't tell you much about his music but it's the best Jazzmaster I've personally put my hands on. It's not cheap but also not unreasonable. I'll probably end up getting the one at my local guitar shop if it's not gone too soon.
Oooh it's a beauty. Any other choices if you weren't concerned with prices?
Oh yes!
Mike Campbell's Heartbreaker telecaster - I'm a big fan of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Andy Summers telecaster - not a huge fan of the Police but I like this guitar
Eric Clapton's signature Martin 000 acoustic
David Gilmour signature fender strat
And perhaps the Gretsch Malcom Young guitar, but it's like $100k!!!
And maybe a Gretsch Chet Atkins Country gentleman.
SUCH A COOL CHANNEL! You've got the chatty style great
Loving the new MM Valentine. The next question is amps!
EBMM -James Valentine
PRS - Mark Holcomb (Core)
Fender - Yngwie Malmsteen Strat
Framus - Phil X
Fender - John Mayer (African Rosewood FB/3-Color sunburst)
YES! Finally someone has given me an idea for the next video :D amps amps amps! Oh that James Valentine :D
Hmmmm five is small number youngling.
1. Latest Musicman Majesty Monarchy blue petrucci. Not a huge metal fan but the effort he has put into it and the piezos to get you almost an acoustic at a switch flick.
2. Mayer's Super Eagle PRS. Have a few strats and this thing blew my mind. Wall mounted in lounge room with spotlights
3. Lucille BB King. No explanation required
4. David Gilmour black strat relic to replace the copy I built from a Japanese fender
5. Santana PRS to sit next to my 20 year old Boogie combo
Clapton and Gilmore´s Strats, Chet Atkins Gretsch, Bonamassa´s Les Paul and most of all, the St Vincent Music Man, the most innovative guitar I have seen for years! Brett Kingman has one and makes it sing!! Love your singing and playing Mary, more power to you.
I've always wanted the tom delonge strat, just so simple and cool
I don't really have 5 on my list (since I already own two of them), but here it goes... in no particular order.
1) Ibanez George Benson model, cuz I love the big jazz guitars
2) PRS McCarty soapbar.. the one w/ 3 pickups
3) Fender Jazzmaster custom shop. Really like the shape but not the trem system.
4) Ibanez Joe Satriani JS700 (I own this one) and I love the P90s!
5) PRS Mira (Mahogany body w/ bird inlays) I have a red one and it's my favorite humbucker guitar.
Great list! I love the big jazz guitars too, when I was younger I had an Ibanez Artcore that I think has been discontinued. It was a beaut but did not want to stay in tune.
I like your choices, they're really good.
In addition to those you've already mentioned, my choies would be:
1 Brian May's Red Special
2 Troy Van Leeuwen's Jazzmaster
3 Gretsch Brian Setzer signature (which I already possess)
4 steve Vai's ibanez uv777
5 Karl Sanders's or Michael Shncker's respective Dean V signatures.
Honrable mention to John Petrucci's Music Man Majesty 7, that thing seems pretty great too.
:)
1. Tal Farlow
2. Alex Lifeson ES-355 (owned)
3. George Harrison rosewood Tele
4. St. Vincent (I like the white or blue)
5. Eric Johnson strat in the turquoise blue
love your playing and your channel... subscribed for life!
The ultimate is the EJ strat. I used to cut out the pages of guitar player magazine of the black EJ strat. Now it's in my hands, and profile pic
Hi Mary, just found your channel via Andertons.
Here would be my five if money wasn't an issue
1) Prince Cloud Guitar
2) Ibanez RBM2 Reb Beach
3) Musicman Luke
4) Fender Eric Johnson Strat
5) PRS DGT David Grissom
Great Channel by the way, new subscriber
Eric Johnson Strat Thinline, John Mayer PRS Silver Sky, Fender Ed O'Brien Strat, PRS McCarty 594 SC and the Campbell Nelsonic Transitone. Surprisingly hard to think of five signature guitars I would want, although I would like almost anything Ulrich Teuffel makes, almost any model of Simon Farmer's GUS guitars and a Klein electric.
New fan here! (Came from the obvious place)
Great list. Here are some of mine:
- Music Man Luke 3
- Mayer Black 1
- ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk
- Music Man Majesty
- Gibson Bonamassa Bonabyrd
- Music Man St Vincent (I guess I like Music Man lol)
- Ibanez Jem
Better get saving...
The John Mayer Fender - get the spec and build one!
I have every strat and super strat I could ever want so:
Brian May Red One*
An old Washburn Eagle - the pickups have a sound like no other under distortion
Gretch - For my Stray Cat moments
Gibo Flying V
Coral Sitar - Vai'tastic! ...or 'Vai Not?!'
*I played one once and you move the pickup selector switches and go 'Ooh, I know that, what song is that from?!?' Sounds like no other!
:)
1. Eric johnson thinline strat
2. BB king lucille
3. Alex lifeson Les Paul with floyd rose
4. Johnny A
5. Joe Satriani Chrome boy
You should do a video about your dream custom guitar. Where every spec is yours.
I need to do a fair amount of research before I do that :D
How did I not know of this channel. Good stuff
Welcome!
:)
I agree with the 3 guitars that you posted that I actually own. The double guitar was a eye opeining experience. As I m used to the 12 string 6 string Gibson version. That you play very well I have no doubt it would not make a difference when you play. Thanks for the post. Now that the weather has calmed here in Texas. I ll enjoy the rest of the summer. Have a great years without the soul concerns. Every guitar player I ve ever like has plenty of soul.....just as you say.
:)
Cool choices Mary.
I rather fancy the EBMM James Valentine - preferably with an Ebony 'board and Trans Orange finish;
Fender CS Danny Gatton Telecaster (again with Ebony fretboard) in Candy Tangerine;
A Gibson CS ES-335 1959 replica in Navelina Gold Sparkle (not a signature instrument, but only 25 worldwide);
A Fender CS Eric Johnson Strat in either Shell Pink or Daphne Blue (I could have both counting as one choice, right?) with the active boost from an Eric Clapton Strat in place of the middle pickup tone control;
A Framus Phil X XG in Orange Sparkle and a single P90 (he has one!!)
And last but by no means least a Framus Tennessee Custom (custom order only, they no longer make them) with 2 P90s in, yes, Orange.
I know, that's six or seven, but hey!
Wow what incredible choices! Maybe I need to do an updated list of the signatures I now want. After everyone's suggestions I've discovered so many new instruments!
I now have to add another couple to the list ( you did say list, right? Not just five?😉).
Fender Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar & Troy Van Leeuwen Signature Jazzmaster.
And, whilst it isn't a signature guitar, a Relish Jane with the same additional appointments as recommended by Steve Vai's (and everybody's!) tech, Thomas Nordegg. I wonder if I could have an orange one....
In fact, you probably ought to check out Relish guitars, as the other model is called..... Mary!
Some great choices, I have Devin Townsends Framus Stormbender preordered and I can’t wait to get it
I am lucky to have the following:
yngwie strat
sambora strat
Matt Bellamy mason
A Jem signed by Mr Vai
I would love Satch's chrome boy
A Jem GMC so want that guitar
great channel keep on rocking
- Steve Vai Ibanez JEM7V WH
- Andy Timmons Ibanez AT-1000
- Marty Friedman Jackson MF-1
Those 3 guys are my absolute top guitar heroes for having unique emotionally expressive styles. Those instruments are also pretty versatile and I feel encourage each player to find their own unique style. They're also more modern style instruments, which is what I like.
Mini-hums are AWESOME! A classic PUP right up there w/the PAF & P90 (my fav) IMHO. Actually a Mini-hum is close in tone character to a P90 sans the 60 cycle hum. I understand your friends focused on the lack of extra tone & volume options but...Sometimes simple is best \m/
Great Vid,
-matthew (guitarist & songwriter @ mister vertigo musik llc. boston ma. usa)
It's awesome revisiting this knowing Mary owns the St. Vincent. And a killer color/pick guard too!
I can't think of 5 real signature models off hand.... Already own the Tim Armstrong Hellcat so can't include that.
Quick guess-
A Kurt Cobain Fender
A Jag set up like Cobain had
A Mustang also like...…
A Jimmy Page Les Paul
A Beatle guitar but I can't decide which.
Signature guitars I kind of fell in love with in no particular order
Ibanez Woody (or any other Steve Vai singature)
The Framus Devin Townsend V, cause it's just so much over the top
Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster
Chapmann Ghost Fret (the neck through version)
The Hollowbody Dillinger Escape Plan Esp signature
Unfortunately none of these exist in a lefty version :(
Love your channel.....
A question... How did you "choose" your style of playing - with your fingers instead of a pick and using thumb to do the bass line a La the style of the old delta blues guys??? My five gets 1) Albert Collins - telecaster 2) fender david Gilmore "black" strat 3) Gretsch - billy gibbons signature 4) Gibson les Paul joe Walsh model and 5) ken mo Gibson acoustic 00 blues master....
More videos like the crossroad vid- bluesy- soulful vocals- tasty lead playing.....
I broke my middle finger in a cycling accident, but I still wanted to play, so I started using my thumb to form chords!
1- AFD Gibson Les Paul
2- Paul's Guitar from PRS
3- An original Zemaitis Metal Top
4- Jason Becker Carvin JB200C
5- Keith Merrow KM6 MkII from Schecter
Not a signature guitar but a Vigier Excalibur would be a massive bonus
I would go with a Jet Earlewood. It is a hand made tone machine. I also like a Teye guitar. A Ibanez Jemm 777 will impress with out a doubt. Best of luck saying the best is the best!!
Great video, Mary. Love your channel. I was so happy when I saw you in the Andertons Video. Well, for me it would be
1 - ESP LTD BK-600 Bill Kelliher Signature
2 - Rory Gallagher Strat
3 - EVH Van Halen Striped Series
4 - Buddy Guy Strat
5 - Enie Ball St Vincent
Great choices
My list would be:
1°Schecter Synyster Custom-S(mostly because he is my favorite guitarist and A7x is my favorite band, but it's a sick guitar and one of the reasons why Schecter is my favorite brand)
2°Schecter Zacky Vengeance Custom.
3°B.C.Rich Kerry King's Flying V.
4°Epiphone Matt Heafy's Custom Les Paul.
5°Ibanez Jem.
Interesting, my wish Top signature guitars:
1- Gibson Les Paul - Gary Moore
2- Fender Strat - John Mayer Black1
3- PRS Signature - Mark Holcomb
4- Lag S2000KJ - Keziah Jones Africa
5- Chapman - ML3 Pro Rabea
6- Gibson Les Paul "The Beast" - Bernie Marsden
7- Schecter Custom - Eric Johnston Traditional Atomic Green
8- Chapman - ML1 Cap10 - Lee Andertons Signature
9- PRS Signature - Waring Dust
10- Fender Strat CS Crashocaster Rainbow - Eric Clapton
11- Ibanez JEM-7V - Steve Vai White
12- Fender Strat CS - Eric Johnson 2 Tones
13- Fender Strat CS - Jeff Beck White
14- PRS Signature - Carlos Santana 2 Salmon
15- Gibson SG - Angus Young Signature
16- Gibson ES-345 - BB King "Lucile"
17- Aristide 070 - Misha's model w/ Fan Fret - Orange
18- Martin - Ed Sheeran X Signature
19- Taylor Mini - Taylor Swift Signature
20- Sire - Marcus Miller V7
And I'm not counting the PRS Signature Brent Mason because I'm lucky enough to already own it. Also, this is not always about the artist, but sometimes more about the guitar specs. Oh yeah... I couldn't fit only 5, so here's my Top 21 then :)
INCREDIBLE Thanks for taking the time to make this list
Thanks to you for making this video that did inspire me to think about the Top 5 Signature guitars I'd love... and the more I thought about it, the more I couldn't even fit the 5 limit. Obviously the first 5 are my top favorite, but I'd still want the 15 next ones. And yes, I'm pretty biased regarding to PRS and Fender Strats... I just love them :)
I've always loved the Yngwie Malmsteen fender strat
Prs Santana 1, Jerry Garcia alembic, Les Paul's are technical les paul signature, Richie Blackmore strat, USA Bernie from prs is great too
1. John Mayer Strat( The sunburst one)
2.BB. Luccile
Already got a Dean Dime o Flame ML (Korean made Dimebag Darrell Signature). It's got a mahogany body, mahogany set neck, jumbo frets, double locking floyd, with a Seymour Duncan Dimebucker in the bridge and a proprietary Dean pickup in the neck (Dimebag used a Seymour '59 bridge).
Then I would like a George Benson Ibanez (don't know if they do a model with centre block).
A Brent Hinds signature Epiphone V.
A Steve Vai Jem 777 with sustainer in the original black floral finish.
A Jackson Rhoads RRXMG in black.
Also I would like some ability with which to play them!
John Mayer's is awesome, definitely my choice. I love your style of playing and seeing how you use your guitar it makes total sense that you'd be into the less traditional guitars. I'm so jealous of how well you can play. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks so much Bill! Any other favourite signatures?
If I had to choose it would go:
1. Billy Corgan signature Strat
2. John Mayer's The Black One
3. Billy Corgan's signature Reverend. Not a fan of humbuckers but Reverends sound and play surprisingly well!
There's really only one signature guitar I can think of at the moment that I'd want. The Skunk Mod Shaman by Tregan Guitars. Tregan is a fantastic company and they make some amazing guitars, I got the chance to play one of their shaman guitars and wish I could have bought it cause it played so well.
I love your voice; I love the vlogy nature of your yt channel; I love the professional look and outlook, of your vlogs (although I suspect you are a swan - beautiful to look at, but paddling furiously underneath!); I love your guitar work, electric and acoustic, when we get to see it; in short, I love you!! Anyway, before you get a hunched back from all the backslapping, my four (only four) signature model guitars I would buy are: 1/. PRS SE Bernie Marsden - it plays so well for an affordable guitar; 2/. Music Man Albert Lee model, with maple fretboard - just so I could kid on I'm THAT good; 3/. Epiphone Jeff Waters Annihilation ll Flying V - so metal, so affordable; 4/. Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor ll (in cherry, if poss.) - to be associated with, and aspire to, such a jazz master would be inspiration in its self, as well as the guitar being well affordable.
Hugs to you, and continued success with channel and musicianship!
Thanks so much for your kind words Gordon! I love the Albert Lee signature :D
1. Michael Landau strat (relic'd, fiesta red color - my favorite custom colors)
2. Billy Gibbons Pearly Gates ('59 Les Paul)
3. Mark Knopfler '58 Les Paul
4. James Hetfield Iron Cross ESP
5. Lzzy Hale Explorer
I'd also include Noel Gallagher's Union Jack Epiphone, but I guess that's not a signature guitar :)
oh the Mark Knopfler '58 :D
i don't have 5 i only have 1 and i'm not sure if this counts but nita strauss' purple ibanez S5470. ibanez doesn't actually produce a signature model but she's got one with some non stock pups on it from dimarzio and it sounds killer! :D nice selection btw.
Great choice! Yeah they should give her a signature model. She's crazy talented and hard working.
really into her fans too and does all of her own social media stuff. i know because she made fun of me for thinking she hired somebody else to do it lol. honestly i don't know how she has time but i guess if something's important you make the time. super kewl rockstar chick and i can't wait to see her play here in august. :D
1- Vigier GV
2- Gibson L6 S
3- Italia Mondial Deluxe
4- Gretsch Green Falcon
5- Parker Fly Mojo
1 - Gibson Alex Lifeson ES-355
2 - Ernie Ball John Petrucci Majesty
3 - Fender George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster
4 - Ernie Ball Steve Morse (original with 4 pickups)
5 - Rickenbacker Chris Squire 4001
Killer choices!
I only have two signature models I want: PRS SE Mark Holcomb and Charvel Joe Duplantier model. I wouldn't mind getting a Kesiel Vader at some point though.
I love Tuesday talks when I can listen
1. PRS Santana
2. ESP JH Snakebyte
3. ESP KH-2
4. Noel Gallagher Supernova
5. Clarence White B-bender telecaster
Wilko Johnson Tele, Poison Ivy Gretsch 6120, Elvis Costello Jazzmaster.
Just ordered my first signature guitar
James munky Schaffer apex 200
Hi. I'm a newbie to your channel but so glad I've watched a few of your vids now... You play fantastically and talk about guitars with such passion and joy for the instrument - I'm supposed to be at rehearsals now but running a bit late coz of this vid (oops).
Anyhoo, my five guitars are; 1. Gibson Les Paul Recording, 2. Fender Jon Jorgenson Hellecaster, 3. Ibanez George Benson GB10, 4. Fender Rory Gallagher Strat and (for fun), 5. Ernie Ball Nigel Tufnel Mr. Horsepower..! Wow, that was really tricky making it just five but if I had those, I'd be a happy bunny... Keep up the good stuff :-)
Killer choices! Sorry for making you late!
That's ok - the band are very understanding and tolerate my "anything guitar related addiction". Anyhow, I arrived before the bass player..! ;-)
What would u like on a guitar? I start with kits and add my touch with your artistic vision
The Schecter KM-7 for me. It's got every spec I want. Just can't decide between the trans white or black finish.
EVH Frankenstein replica (a snip at £15000 when released)
Custom Shop '58 Duo-Sonic (Desert Sand w/Gold anodised scratchplate)
Les Claypool Pachyderm Bass
Rory Gallagher Strat
Thurston Moore Jazzmaster
& the bank balance required for all (any!) of these would be nice too.
Incredible list! Well thought through! So the Custom shop '58 is a stunning piece of art. Have you ever looked at John Page and his builds? He was one of the original master builders at the Fender custom shop.
Hi Mary. Yes, i'm familiar with John Page & his work... was even lucky enough to play an early CS Strat that he'd built, very nice indeed. Of course the list could be a lot longer but you only asked for 5 :-)
Keep up the great work.
Thank you :D
not a big fan of signature instruments, but i love the gibson SG tony iommi signature, maybe one day..
To each his/her own. Some collect stuff. Some are content with what works, and actually learn how to play it.
1. John Mayer Black1 Strat
2. Eric Clapton Blackie Strat
3. SRV Lenny Strat
4. Peter Green Les Paul
5. BB King Lucille ES-335
I kick myself for not buying the Mike mushok Ibanez signature that came out way back when. for $600 it was a mean guitar, with beautiful woods. that 28" scale and neck through design was sick too.
That wood is beautiful indeed! Baritone guitars are incredible.
Hmm.... interesting...
Over the years I've become less intrigued by signature models. Especially after buying a couple. I am a big Iron Maiden fan and when Fender introduced the Dave Murray California Special I went down to my local store and ordered one. Two years later, and I find myself rarely playing it. I also have a Jackson Adrian Smith model, which I like a little more but it still gets rarely played. My main problem with the Fender is the neck - Dave apparently likes a much fatter neck than I do. My main guitars are an early 90's Strat that I've had since about 1991 and an '84 Les Paul Studio (Kahler model) that I've had since 1988. Both guitars have somewhat thinner necks. While I have a number of other guitars for when an urge strikes, those two are my #1 and #2 and in reality I'm planning to reduce the collection by a half-dozen or so.
Right now, the only signature model that I really want to try is the Suhr Pete Thorn model. Maybe the collection sale can free up some cash for that providing I can find a dealer who has one I can try (plus I'm waiting for the prototype locking bridge he is currently using to make it to production).
Top 7 Signature Guitars for Me:
1) Guthrie Govan Suhr Modern (Bengal Burst)
2) Steve Vai Ibanez Jem7V
3) Paul Gilbert Ibanez PGM301
4) Don Felder Gibson Les Paul Standard (AAAA Flame Top addiction lol)
5) Jimmy Page Gibson EDS 1275 Doubleneck
6)Eric Clapton Fender Stratocaster
7)Slash Gibson Appetite Les Paul
*Bonus* 8)Guthrie Govan Charvel (Flame Maple Top)
If I were to pick only one out of the above mentioned signature guitars, it would be the Suhr Guthrie Govan Modern Bengal Burst, versatile...
I lied... For the bonus 8) would be Evh Kramer 5150
I've played with bumblefoot and seen his guitar from about a feet away!
3:23 To be fair, I think Fender had only been doing signature guitars at ALL since... I wanna say early 90s(?) Late 80s(?) It was like, Yngwie's, Clapton's, Stevie's, maybe Robert Cray's, I'm not EXACTLY sure, but I'd guess she was one of the first ten or so.
Oh! And those new Abasi guitars are STUNNING! I'm not a metal guy at all, but yeah, good design is good design!
Lastly, I love how this video is JUST a little more than a year old, but here you are, owning a St. Vincent ;) :) Good times :D
Ah, and my five, off the top of my head, in no particular order:
Jimi Hendrix Monterey Strat
Brian May Red One
David Grissom DGT
Johnny Marr Jaguar
and... man... possibly a 6-string Abasi model! =| lol
So, where's your new list a year later? ;) :D
You are very talented, ....... so think bigger - why not design your own signature guitar and have it made? might even be cheaper than a brand name custom shop if you seek out a small luthier or an interested amateur.
My personal list of signature, custom shop or just inspirational guitars:
1 - Eric Clapton Fender Custom Shop Blackie (yeahhhh ... I have owned this for 4 years)
2 - Taylor T5z Pro
3 - PRS Sanata model (SE)
4 - Epiphone Joe Bonamasa Les Paul
It would be unlikely I ever buy another Custom Shop guitar again (because we are living in the golden era of guitar production and the quality of budget guitars is fantastic), but if I did it would be a "Hank Marvin Stratocaster", which I believe is out of production.
Neil
I'm not ready for a signature guitar, but thanks for the input!
Mary Spender You are friends with the Captain now you could get a unfinished Chapman and build your own ??
Hey Mary, try out the Richie Kotzen signature Telecaster! It's like a Fender body with a Gibson neck and amazing pickups. Love you and your music :)
+TheMrZanshin sounds insane!
Let see if I can narrow it down to only 5. Honestly I could buy 30 different signature guitars and be happy with it.
I do have a Fender Yngwie sig so that's off the list.
1. Gibson Zakk Wylde Les Paul. That is some brutal heavy sounds.
2. Ibanez Steve Vai 7 string Universe/Jem (6 string could do also) Some of the most versatile guitars ever.
3. Ibanez Fredrik Thordendal FTM33. To my eye the best looking 8 string guitar.
4. Brian May Red Special. Such a unique guitar, love the sounds. I do have one guitar with his sig pickups though, can get pretty close.
5. Washburn Nuno N4. Always loved it. Familiar looking yet not.
Honorable mention: Music Man John Petrucci whatever year model. One of the best playing guitars I've ever tried.
Well just bought the Ibanez FTM33. So 4 more to go :)
Another update. A couple months ago I bought a Gibson Zakk Wylde Vertigo Les Paul. Not the original bullseye, boviously but I like the black and natural maple on the top and I really love the maple fretboard with mother of pearl inlays. And boy is it indeed some brutal heavy sounds. Them EMG's are glorious. So 3 more to go.
Hmmmm
Reverend Space Hawk & Reeves Gabrels II
Fender Danny Gatton Tele, although a Wilko model would also be nice
Bernie Marston PRS
Ibanez Jem, but if that's not considered a signature model I'll take a Paul Gilbert reverse Iceman
Do you have an SG?:) good video by the way
I don't have an SG. To be honest I've never been drawn to them
Mary Spender REALLY!
people will laugh, but my black strat is designed after janick gers' strat that he has used for too damn long, with and without maiden, i have always loved his playing! but if im gonna spend the money, i want a dave murray strat, but would i try to save more than usual and get the adrian smith jackson? yeah i would! the american versions play like a dream!!!
haha! Some difficult decisions to be made!
whats funny is its more about form and function than anything having to actually do with being a maiden fan! if something works and sounds great, use it! i mean yeah, its weird to play something with someones name on it at first, but you get over it! hahaha
At the moment, I have the desire to obtain a Zach Myers PRS, and an SRV strat. I own a PRS and a Fender currently and they both bring something different to the table, and I admire the fact that they are not too far off on price from other guitars in that series, SE, and American Standard respectively. I have no desire to spend ubsurd amount of money on a guitar just because it has an artists name on it.
no acoustics? eric clapton Martin?
5. Brian May's Red Special guitar4. Jimmy Page Gibson 1275 Doubleneck model3. Rickenbacker John Lennon Signature model2. Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster1. Robbie Robertson Signature Stratocaster
Jimi's Monterey strat, Number 1 strat and John Mayer's strat are the only 3 signature guitars I have ever wanted.
(Edit) Also the Trini Lopez 335 if that counts as one.
Ohhh those 335s - feel free to add one more to this if you come across something new!
Josh homme's Motor Ave BelAire guitar is really cool.
Really darn cool. For sure!
I'd love a St. Vincent sig ... really nice and innovative. :)
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what do you think about john mayers playing with the grateful dead?
Loved the video, but have to point out that 96 isn't actually that late for the first females signature guitar by Fender, seeing as the first sig model wasn't until the late 80s and Clapton was the only 'signature' guitarist at that point.
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Hey Mary! I just found your channel few hours ago, thanks to Captain Lee Anderton, and it's literally really refreshing feeling to see a young, beautiful woman interested same nerdy and weird way as me! U know, in guitars, pedals, amps, music gear and other bollocks, that makes us very happy every day. Cheers from Czech republic and good luck with everything! :)
Wow thank you so much! Yes fingers crossed I'll be seeing Lee and Pete a lot more. Thanks so much for heading over here and watching my videos!
You are welcome, Marry! :) Fingers crossed! :) BTW: Love those Vigier guitars! Hope, that they will be also distributed in Czech republic one day! :)
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Sorry to bring you down to earth but, "Hope is the mother of naive people". Just get one regardless if they are distributed in your country or not. Good luck to you František ...
A guitar is a tool or an instrument. It plays like the hands of the player.... I wish I could play and had skilled mind and hands like John Mayer. Wouldn't matter what you put in my hands to play, it would probably sound great. Look at Rob Chapman, or Rabea or Danish Pete... matters not how cheap or expensive the Tele, Strat, PRS or Chapman guitar you put in their hands.... it's in the hands and mind of the artist, the instrument just complies with the input you give it.
Hi, my name is Matt Paint and I'm a fan of yours too! ;-)
I think you'll find that John's favourite strat is actually his sunburst one...
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Mary Spender my favourite sig guitars would be the Andy Timmons Ibanez, the George Benson GB10, the Guthrie Govan Charvel, the Eric Johnson strat, Pete Thorn Suhr, the Warren Haynes Les Paul... I'm sure there are more.
Mary! Year's up! New video on this?
I'll keep it simple and take 5 Musicman JP Majestys in different colours, one or two of them can be 7 strings :-p.
I want
Kurt Cobain Jaguar
Eric Johnson (maple fretboard) Strat
Jerry Cantrell G&L Rampage
And I do own a Sonic Blue Fender Jag-Stang