Martin Simpson: My Go-To Guitars (Part 2)
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
- 00:00 Intro
01:01 Martin's 'mystery' vintage Martin
03:47 Playing the guitar
06:25 Martin's banjo tuning for guitar
09:00 Martin's Turnstone TM acoustic
10:04 Playing the Turnstone
12.24 Thoughts on dynamic range in guitars
13.53 Martin's preference in strings
The second part of our deep dive into the guitars fingerstyle acoustic master Martin Simpson uses to craft his sound. In this video, we look at a stunning pre-war Martin that has a dual identity and more interesting origins than its looks might suggest. Martin goes on to show us a stunning instrument by Rosie Haydenrych of Turnstone Guitars - showing where the state of the art in British acoustic lutherie is at. Along the way, Martin treats us to some beautiful playing and his seasoned thoughts on guitar tone and design.
This video is a great example of Martins knowledge, insight and generosity with it. The audio quality is outstanding, capturing the sonic differences ibetween the guitars, also how his touch affects the sound.
I met Martin in the 70s when he played at our folk club in Edmonton Alberta. I knew then I was in the presence of a great man.
He’s a lovely guy. Really. His playing is immaculate and the world is better place with him in it.
I once went to one of Martin’s weekend ‘workshop’ events in Sheffield UK and learnt more in the first 30 minutes than I’d learnt in the previous 30 years … I’m still learning.
Beautiful sounds and a fascinating interview; more than ever and particularly, in the times that we're living through, people like Martin, the music he's making and the craft of the luthiers truly make life worth living!
I really like the sound of Rosie's guitar. It has a warmer, richer sound than many of the others and partly made from native timbers. Amazingly good guitar.
Fantastic videos. The Turnstone is my favourite. Incredible guitars. I’ve been in love since I heard Michael Watts play them a few years ago.
Spellbinding stuff. I couldnt take my eyes off it till it finished. Thanks so much.
Really enjoy hearing you present, amigo! Loving CGDGAD!
Ahhh... what tone, what an artist and inspiration. Thanks...
Martin is a wonderful musician. He could make a cheap plank of a guitar sing. It’s all in his hands more than the guitar.
Mind blowingly good 😊
Aside from being a genius guitar player, Martin has wonderful taste in guitars. I wish D'Addario would make a Martin Simpson signature string set. I like the EJ24's, but I'd like it better if they put together the same set in the XS version.
Martin Simpson is one of the very premium guitarists.🏆
heavenly stuff
When Martin did the harmonics on the Martin, it sounded like Echo in Delphi Valley. I had to hear that song after that intro. Then back to this great video.
that sounds incredible....no slouch on guitar either...lol. I want one....
That Martin 45 (?) sounds amazing. Not as brittle as his other modern guitars in part 1.
Two years ago I was at a point where I owned most of the big name guitars, but not a Martin. They came out with the SC13e, made in Mexico, a fact that I found out later. It's been an extreme disappointment, to be kind. So much for trusting a brand. On the other hand, I bought a Firefly acoustic/electric for $190!. Magnificent! If you can get your hands on one, I'd be interested to know your thoughts. Shalom/gw
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, wonderful.......
Wow! Anyonw know what tune Martin is playing just after the 10 minute mark?
Magique …….❤🙏🏻
Wow. Just wow! What a fabulous sound.
(The Martin)
And what happened with his beautiful PRS Acoustics? Why is he not talking about his PRS Acoustic guitars?
Hi Martin
I have a Martin 00028 EC
bought in 2015 in the UK
where the binding has started
to delaminate on the back onthe waist area
any advice
I worry who I leave it with
as its my best go to and only Martin
Is the F for F-Hole design and the
C for Circular-Hole design? I know that it is of very little significance. I was just wondering. Thanks.
There is nobody on this earth quite like Martin " tuner " simpson.
Trigger’s broom!?
It seems to me, that players like Martin approach the instrument completely differently to the vast majority of guitarists. Unusual folky tunings necessitate learning actual tunes and particular fingering patterns, rather than in conventional tuning used by the improvisers of jazz or rock, or the prescribed stylings of classical.
Everything he plays sounds absolutely beautiful, but always seems to be in one key.