You do NOT have too many guitars. Never too many guitars. No such thing.
I did hear (and love) that B25 when you played NYC last spring, but never knew the story behind it. And the Gibson-with-the-crack I was certain was from the 40s.
You have some cool collection of guitars! Sure hope that beauty will be good as new when it’s repaired. I do play guitar, but not very well. I took lessons with Terre Roche many years ago. She’s a great teacher—I just have no talent-lol. I recently added “Down to Believing” to my repertoire and I enjoy playing that one.
I have been playing guitar now for a frightening 53 years. I started by learning mostly country songs. I bought my first electric at the height of punk and new wave in the late 70s. My oldest guitar is a Fylde acoustic made in England. Most people in North America haven’t heard of the brand although players include Bob Dylan, Keith Richards and Sir Paul. I bought that instrument with a small inheritance that I received when my grandmother passed away so it’s also special for that reason. I’m allowed to have 10 guitars in the apartment and I have another in storage. My guitars are my closest soulmates!
Been playing since I was 12 and I’m 69, so I’m stubborn or stupid or both-LOL! Haven’t had the patience for bands for a long time-Just perform as an acoustic single now. I’m the original owner of a ‘67 Gibson 335 Tobacco Sunburst and have an 81 Les Paul Black Beauty. Am the original owner of a ‘78 Martin HD-28 that my wife got me for Xmas 44 years ago. Also have a Royal Flush toilet seat guitar-That’s for anyone that wants to “Sit In”-LOL. Becky and I are always entranced by your music-Your voice is so rich an magical and your songwriting is so special!
I’ve been singing and performing since 1979 and picked up a guitar in the early 90’s and started writing songs. I’ve been blessed with three guitars from Santa Cruz Guitar Co. and each have a special story. I prefer picking but I’m not advanced whatsoever and since I’m left handed it’s been a challenge to get my strumming to sound strong. I exercise my right hand coordination by doing chores (washing windows, dusting, vacuuming) that require a rhythm. Practice indeed helps as well. I also have an acoustic BC Rich that I picked up at the flea market years ago. It has a beautiful sound. My favorite is the “000” from Santa Cruz guitar because it’s a small body and fits into my arms with ease and has a slender neck to fit my hand. Two of them have names: Isabella and Sally Jenkins.
I’d love to try an “H” model. The size is good and I’m assuming it has more natural volume than Sally Jenkins. I’m a quiet player but am finding I want to have more sound come from the guitar naturally. Do you play Elissa?
That’s amazing you’ve been playing since you were 4 and professionally now. I was tap dancing at that age. If you’re ever in Santa Cruz you should take a tour of SC Guitar. Richard Hoover the owner is captivating when he talks about building guitars and the various woods he uses.
I had that B 25 I bought in 1965. Mine (And I think most) had that strange reversed bridge. And boy, don't forget to remind yourself of your value. You're special.
There is indeed no such thing as too many guitars.
I am lucky enough to own very close to too many!! The most impressive are two instruments built
by Mike Baranik - a CX and a Meridian - both astonishingly good. You may well have come across
one of Mike’s original one-off creations.
And yet, incongruously, my go to guitar, the one that sits by my armchair, is a 1959 Gibson LG-0,
an entry level guitar that cost around $80 when it was made. It was close to black in colour when
I got it. I stripped all the varnish off it and was delighted to discover that it played and sounded
amazing. The neck is brilliant, and the frets have very little wear. It is a very simple all mahogany
guitar, yet has all the Gibson quality that I know you love. In an ideal world you would visit my
wife and I in Scotland and play us Mockingbird on it!
I suspect I won’t be the first to tell you, perhaps you already know. Your exceptional and inspired work is right up there with Guy, Rodney and Rosanne.
I had Sally Jenkins at the Rodney conference in Nashville when you were an instructor a few years ago. I should have asked you if you wanted to play. We were all so busy though.
I have a 50s LG-1 which is the precursor to your daddy's B-25, and I love it. Those guitars sound rich, mellow, and soulful--just like your voice! Elvis played one of these in Viva Las Vegas and several other of his 60s films.
You do NOT have too many guitars. Never too many guitars. No such thing.
I did hear (and love) that B25 when you played NYC last spring, but never knew the story behind it. And the Gibson-with-the-crack I was certain was from the 40s.
You have some cool collection of guitars! Sure hope that beauty will be good as new when it’s repaired. I do play guitar, but not very well. I took lessons with Terre Roche many years ago. She’s a great teacher—I just have no talent-lol. I recently added “Down to Believing” to my repertoire and I enjoy playing that one.
“Down to Believing” is one of my proudest songwriting moments. Thank you.
I have been playing guitar now for a frightening 53 years. I started by learning mostly country songs. I bought my first electric at the height of punk and new wave in the late 70s. My oldest guitar is a Fylde acoustic made in England. Most people in North America haven’t heard of the brand although players include Bob Dylan, Keith Richards and Sir Paul. I bought that instrument with a small inheritance that I received when my grandmother passed away so it’s also special for that reason. I’m allowed to have 10 guitars in the apartment and I have another in storage. My guitars are my closest soulmates!
Been playing since I was 12 and I’m 69, so I’m stubborn or stupid or both-LOL! Haven’t had the patience for bands for a long time-Just perform as an acoustic single now. I’m the original owner of a ‘67 Gibson 335 Tobacco Sunburst and have an 81 Les Paul Black Beauty. Am the original owner of a ‘78 Martin HD-28 that my wife got me for Xmas 44 years ago. Also have a Royal Flush toilet seat guitar-That’s for anyone that wants to “Sit In”-LOL. Becky and I are always entranced by your music-Your voice is so rich an magical and your songwriting is so special!
I’ve been singing and performing since 1979 and picked up a guitar in the early 90’s and started writing songs. I’ve been blessed with three guitars from Santa Cruz Guitar Co. and each have a special story. I prefer picking but I’m not advanced whatsoever and since I’m left handed it’s been a challenge to get my strumming to sound strong. I exercise my right hand coordination by doing chores (washing windows, dusting, vacuuming) that require a rhythm. Practice indeed helps as well. I also have an acoustic BC Rich that I picked up at the flea market years ago. It has a beautiful sound. My favorite is the “000” from Santa Cruz guitar because it’s a small body and fits into my arms with ease and has a slender neck to fit my hand. Two of them have names: Isabella and Sally Jenkins.
I have never played a Santa Cruz but have admired many.
Lovely guitars. I’ve always listed after the Santa Cruz H models.
*lusted
I’d love to try an “H” model. The size is good and I’m assuming it has more natural volume than Sally Jenkins. I’m a quiet player but am finding I want to have more sound come from the guitar naturally. Do you play Elissa?
I do, since I was 4 (I'm 59 now), professionally for a while.
That’s amazing you’ve been playing since you were 4 and professionally now. I was tap dancing at that age. If you’re ever in Santa Cruz you should take a tour of SC Guitar. Richard Hoover the owner is captivating when he talks about building guitars and the various woods he uses.
I haven’t played professionally in a while, although I did and sometimes still do, but rarely. I’m in Santa Cruz with some frequency—
Allison one can never have too many 🎸 guitars. Just saying 😂
I had that B 25 I bought in 1965. Mine (And I think most) had that strange reversed bridge. And boy, don't forget to remind yourself of your value. You're special.
The original bridge was plastic during that period, if I recall, which was such a strange choice. First thing to do is replace that!
Yeah I forgot that. I've replaced a number of them in my time as a luthier
My wife and I disagree about how many guitars (and surfboards) equals "too many."
Allison
There is indeed no such thing as too many guitars.
I am lucky enough to own very close to too many!! The most impressive are two instruments built
by Mike Baranik - a CX and a Meridian - both astonishingly good. You may well have come across
one of Mike’s original one-off creations.
And yet, incongruously, my go to guitar, the one that sits by my armchair, is a 1959 Gibson LG-0,
an entry level guitar that cost around $80 when it was made. It was close to black in colour when
I got it. I stripped all the varnish off it and was delighted to discover that it played and sounded
amazing. The neck is brilliant, and the frets have very little wear. It is a very simple all mahogany
guitar, yet has all the Gibson quality that I know you love. In an ideal world you would visit my
wife and I in Scotland and play us Mockingbird on it!
I suspect I won’t be the first to tell you, perhaps you already know. Your exceptional and inspired work is right up there with Guy, Rodney and Rosanne.
Kind regards
Alex
I had Sally Jenkins at the Rodney conference in Nashville when you were an instructor a few years ago. I should have asked you if you wanted to play. We were all so busy though.
I have a 50s LG-1 which is the precursor to your daddy's B-25, and I love it. Those guitars sound rich, mellow, and soulful--just like your voice! Elvis played one of these in Viva Las Vegas and several other of his 60s films.