1933 Gibson L-5 Arch Top Acoustic Guitar at Retrofret Vintage Guitars

[@samstainer6322]

Very rare to find videos of acoustic archtop's being played without having the hell lamped out of them. This & the one of George playing a 50's D'Angelico are stellar examples of how it should be done. Beautiful.

[@AcousticStandards]

that's what i thought too, so i've decided to create this channel to showcase several high end acoustic archtops from the 30s and 40s, don't hesitate to check it out ;)

[@cmoreno12345]

Wish guitars were made like it these days.

[@martinlouden9005]

Beautiful guitar and beautifully played. GOOSBUMPS!

[@retrofret]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting, it is much appreciated.

[@tyfincher8948]

Beautiful. I feel lucky to have stumbled upon this while researching the L-5.

[@andreasfetzer7559]

Wow, this is the sound, a lot of guitars try to achieve. Your playing is exelent and beautiful. Very few people have this special feelung for an archtop guitar!😊

[@thebollingerranch7542]

Ooh! I have that guitar! It's my favorite one to play.

[@gilleschiasson4485]

Beautiful playing on a beautiful guitar.

[@retrofret]

Thank you so much!

[@JoseJzz]

Aïe aïe aïe !!!!! Lovely playing and amazing tone...If I had the money this L5 will be mine... Really jealous of this beauty, this acoustic tone is really an other world... Great work!! By the way I wish you a happy new year, all the best wishes for this 2024, keep jazzin' 🎸🎉!! Greetings, Jose

[@mattmazzara1]

George is one of my guitar heroes

[@EtiennePetitjean]

Wonderful player.

[@retrofret]

Thank you!

[@terrymullinsmusic1831]

Beautifully articulated. Nice touch!

[@williamcole9040]

BEAUTIFUL!!

[@greggwoodcox2167]

Just wondering what was the application of a Jazz guitar in 1933 was anyone playing Jazz? Great sound great musician.

[@MonitorSmith]

Sounds beautiful, both instrument (duh) and recording. And I am a big fan of Mr. Aslaender’s playing.

[@retrofret]

Thank you for commenting, we really appreciate it. I'll let George know.

[@srfgrn]

Man, what a touch!

[@Patzgtr]

Beautiful guitar. Well recorded too.

[@retrofret]

Thanks Pat!

[@Hayden-sp1ol]

I was gifted a Hollow body, Gibson Guitar.....1940 something I was told.... where can I find out more about this instrument...? It looks similar to one in video, thanks

[@allenrussell1947]

Beautiful playing George, as always.

[@retrofret]

Thank you Allen! Much appreciated.

[@allenrussell1947]

@@retrofret no, thank you for posting these sweet videos. I'm coming back to guitar after 45 years away and this inspires me.

[@murattaner7384]

ıs he the best, most tasteful guitarist ever? Stupid me of 70 never heard him before yesterday. Shame on me and on jazz community too for not letting me know all these years. And Retrofret: You deserve wider recognition. :))))

[@bobdeluxeandtheideals1356]

This is great ✊

[@gleysonqueiroz]

Precious

[@Nephelokokkygia1215]

beautiful voicing. what song is he playing?

[@liamblake937]

Sounds great. Hope she's still in the shop when Im back in New York!

[@retrofret]

Thanks. We hope to see you.

[@nicholasmorris9341]

I really like your playing and the arrangement of this tune. Could you play it again on KZbin without the mikes in the way? That is one great sounding guitar. Wow! Thank you.

[@5slide]

Does anyone know what he’s playing and if there are any tabs? This L-5 sounds amazing

[@themaxmah4552]

5slide I believe it’s “Nuages” a Django Reinhardt time. Im gonna try to pick out George’s arrangement too! He does a great job

[@5slide]

themax mah thanks! If you manage it and tab it out could you let me know? Thanks!

[@charlie863]

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[@charlie863]

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[@NeptuneIVC]

Any way you can re-record this video so the mikes aren't in front of his hands. I'd like to see what he's playing. Thank you

[@MathieuSoucyArtist]

Beautiful. What are those mics?

[@johnbeddoe782]

ear trumpet edwina

[@MexieBileman]

Hmmmhmm

[@MexieBileman]

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