1949 Oahu Diana, Ray LaMontagne - Empty

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The tuning is AC#EG#BE
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[@Herfinnur]

Dear God. I'm lying in bed about to turn in for the night, and those first three string plucks and subsequent swells where so beautiful that I'm now wide awake

[@unklefester1980]

Yeah man,, Lets go crash his Pad, Im bringing my Bass, and a 12pk.

[@glideconsulting6797]

@@unklefester1980 I have a couple guitars and some beverage. Im down! Sure he wont mind

[@cherpendarvis-studios]

Thank you, Luke. Your playing is so beautiful, and this song on your Oahu Diana is divine. @Luke Cyrus Goetze

[@jnh73]

I wish I could build a house and live inside the bend-and-release starting just after 0:40. My god.

[@karst41]

The boy gots some talent, and working it hard. Sad is the many gifted players who never put in the work. Sadly I have witnessed this a few times over the decades.

[@alohamark3025]

He's doing it with his fingertips, not picks, afaik. That is five times more amazing.

[@glideconsulting6797]

massive behind the bar bends that make the hair on the back of the ole neck stand on end.

[@SuperDenglish]

I found your channel in early 2019 during a really black spot in my life. Keep coming back for more. I find your playing so soothing.

[@glideconsulting6797]

been in a hole too my brother. Knowing nothing lasts forever sure helps when times are not good. I agree these sounds (vibration) are soothing and help heal the ole soul. Greetings from Louisiana USA Thangs are gonna change just hang around!

[@frequencymanipulator]

@@glideconsulting6797 I hope things are brighter for you now.

[@Takaboutsunny]

youtube algorithm once again brings me back to this masterpiece

[@ShotGunRoleModel]

This video has made me look up this lapsteel for the better part of a year, lol. I'm addicted to that tone.

[@8triagrammer]

Me too, I just bought one, I have almost the exact same tone now with an HX stopped going through some cheap solid state guitar combo amps

[@samohtben]

This Oahu Diana is my favorite lap steel tone. Something about it sounds slightly better to my ear than the Duesenberg Fairytale (which sounds amazing). I wonder if it’s the pickup or slightly different scale length. Either way, Luke is the best of the best on this instrument for me.

[@westonmitchell6508]

This is real music. If I was a millionaire I’d pay you to play for me every weekend

[@ProfessorHumblesDelusions]

Simply beautiful ❤

[@JohnMerrillMusic]

Ahhhh, that made me feel better, thanks.

[@saltspringdesign]

your intonation on those fancy tricky bends is remarkably true, fantastic rendition once again!

[@RocktheProject]

This is incredible dude. Do you have any albums out? I found your channel through the video you posted on the Danelectro group this week. Absolutely amazing stuff, I need to own some of your music.

[@gtarick1225]

I Can't stop listening to this...

[@billygarrison6530]

Nice , Oahu Diana sounds nice and warm.

[@neilcarter6264]

I absolutely love this.

[@garyallen7868]

The sweet sounds, blessed are we.

[@debbieharvey7945]

Love. His. Music. A. Lot. Love. It!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤩

[@Trex100]

Loving your stuff!

[@27750hwy]

Was looking for something else. Glad I found Thur.

[@superorangeish]

What a cool lap steel..and playing!

[@pamlico53]

Sublime…..took me far away to a better place. Thanks

[@ozjunk]

Damn that's sweet. Makes me want to rush out and purchase a lap steel . Thanks for the way north of glorious sounds.

[@chrishershey5033]

I can tell you worked hard on that one and it shows. You definitely captured the mood.

[@davimorgen]

from my ears to my soul

[@corbenmurphy1807]

teared up from smiling/laughing at the end. felt like a cowboy

[@robertcope2465]

Bravo 👏 A favorite LaMontange track of mine. Well done my friend, we’ll done.

[@bambledaczymbledek]

Another brilliant arrangement - just fantastic playing.

[@Prinzen]

Great playing and superb Sound !

[@beigemusic348]

I do not know how you manage to play so clean. Beautiful.

[@brucewilliams6604]

Fantastiche!

[@saltspringdesign]

my fav of all your stuff thus far, bravo!

[@RG-vx1kj]

Fabulous, Luke. Now that I've "found" you, I can't stop listening - have for hours already.

[@craigsaxonmusic9372]

Well, I find you’d music so nourishing.....just centers me...

[@robertcope2465]

The chills, every. time.

[@zhoviziekhru1432]

Wowww it gives me a chill ...

[@oldschoolwaverider]

Love this song

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Excellent playing here!

[@mentalitydesignvideo]

God, this is beautiful

[@matt6288joyce]

Wow- I absolutely love this instrument and your skill.

[@abbpor]

Beautiful

[@colnicholson943]

IF anything cries out to be played.......THIS IS IT.......BRILLIANT

[@robwhite6386]

Amazing, yet again. incredible skill and feel. Thank you Luke

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Beautiful.

[@bakertmb]

Amazing calming yet energizing

[@antiskeletor]

Gorgeous dialect.

[@thomaspervanje]

Wow, so well done. Thanks for posting this.

[@leonrousseau]

Those bends are an incredible idea. Howcome I never think of that ?

[@tehorix789]

Man, that was fantastic. Tone. Precision. Control.

[@nandip77]

beautiful

[@chuckdayhoff8266]

That is some super nice playing! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheHoldNoQuarter]

Absolutely unreal, what a great tone.

[@joeyp2718]

Zak Doucette n

[@luisneumuller1733]

Fantastisch, Gänsemarkt pur. Vielen dank

[@simonemantovani8950]

Soul's food

[@edmoss2020]

Beautiful...great sound..👍

[@rw4170]

Really nice job!

[@benjaminblocksom4927]

Very nice.

[@MrTele57]

Stunning..

[@ratsukutsi]

Boy I like the music you make

[@sunburst3353]

Staggeringly beautiful!!

[@walkertonkidd]

Music is magical.

[@RandeauChristoferson]

Luke, could you try an arrangement of Wicked Game by Chris Isaac? And how about a rendition of "They Call The Wind Maria"? Both have some nice chord changes, I think, that would lend themselves to your treatment! Just a suggestion!

[@joelwatkins4377]

Really nice..

[@carlmogensen5557]

Great news Luke - had just worked out the tuning this morning but nice to have your confirmation too. Brilliant sound from Amplitube 4 & Fender Deluxe plus Reverb and Apogee Duet. I suspect a lot of players out there will appreciate your setup details - I'm very excited as I have Amplitube and a couple of good lap steels. Don't know about those single and double string pulls though, may take a while to learn those - do keep them coming Luke, you have something very special going!! Best, Carl

[@thadwilliams1299]

What was the tuning ?

[@chrisrowland699]

G, B, D, F#, A, D

[@thadwilliams1299]

thanks!!

[@chrisrowland699]

No worries. It feels oddly natural, but I feel like it's so far off a standard tuning that I should be using different gauge strings. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[@bryandavis5300]

This is incredible also one of the greatest written songs

[@fejnam99]

Sorry, not familiar with this tune. Who is the original by?

[@frequencymanipulator]

That was spectacular.

[@alcam100]

Oh yes, great tone!

[@theghoulcanthelpit3891]

Awesome.

[@UkuleleBobbyKemp]

Love it Luke! 🥰👏👏

[@thetaxidermywitchsymbolism5215]

ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWING. I'm enamored by you. Thank you🖤♥️

[@JanCoelus]

Love this!

[@jdavis8947]

Fantastic! What tuning are you using?

[@ludgeromendonca3547]

WOW! Superbly done sir. Absolutely stunning piece.

[@dimemax]

Anyone can help me with string gauges for this tuning, I'm a beginner and I would really appreciate it. When I saw this video, the day after I went to the music store to get a lap steel, thank you Luke to open me up to a whole new universe!

[@percyvolnar8010]

that 'finger-pedal' at the 20-second marker kicked me right in the privates.....

[@27750hwy]

This is so freaking good

[@BillLeyden]

mighty fine!

[@josephryan5535]

Boy, who you drive for? NICODEMUS 🏁JESUS✝️🏁 Since Forever The Butterfly Blues 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 ✝️ We've been everywhere man IAM❤U😊

[@mattnobrega6621]

Sounds good. Makes me feel like I'm riding across the old frontier on a black Horse named thunder.

[@nuboyhere]

Matt, Beautiful imagery is triggered in your mind and soul by Luke's marvelous music. Thanks for posting your crazy comment 😄. It really makes me want to meet and befriend your companion Thunder.

[@Hungry_Hunter]

Nice work. I like the change to a slightly overdriven sound just before the final part of the piece. Well done

[@bryanoconnor7652]

Great job ✌

[@bobtranquilli9985]

Beautiful playing!

[@francescomorelli9199]

Fantastic

[@geordie54]

Awesome....

[@TheoDahlemPickups]

Very nice playing and sound (Y)

[@aujax1]

tuning is ac#eg#be

[@lavemrai6880]

So beautiful!!! What reverb do you use?

[@lukecyrus]

That would’ve been the reverb from the amplitube plugin that used back then. Thanks!!!

[@rongrosstube]

Very, very nice playing and arrangement. Surf, Country, and Hawaiian all in one. Can you tell me about the pickup cover and base plate on that Diana? I need to fabricate them for a restoration. Thank you.

[@lukecyrus]

Thank you! The cover is a vital part of the pickup. Look up the Lollar String-Through, a replica that I use on my other steel.

[@alejandrohernadez1156]

Thanks Luke.. very nice song...please ..do you can play complete song???? thankyou...

[@arindamsaha4544]

Great rendition. 👏 Which tuning u were on while playing it ?

[@frequencymanipulator]

Luke's tone > Your tone.

SUCESSO, LINDO SOM.

[@dnauheim]

Damn, that was good.

[@seanfinkel9621]

Never thought of sting bending. Makes so much sense now. Intrigued by no palm muting. Its accomplished with the volume pedal? Ever go behind the pickup and touch the strings??

[@lukecyrus]

Hey Sean, I think I mostly mute with my thumb and fingers. And yes, I’m using a volume pedal for this tune, but I don’t think it has something to do with muting.

[@neilcarter6264]

Hi Luke, I've recently invested in a Lap Steel as I love the sound, I'm trying to learn 'Empty' with some encouraging success. I was wondering if you could possibly post a video of your backing track for it, or a Link to it, it would help me immensely and anyone else having a go at learning this wonderful instrument. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@AntonEmery]

Man this sounds amazing. I have really been enjoying all the videos on your channel. As others have said, please put out an album. :). Does this guitar have pedals or levers? Watching your videos make me want to buy a lap steel now.

[@lukecyrus]

Thank you! This guitar doesn't have any levers, but I've moved all this type of playing to my steel with levers. Those bends can be very frustrating...

[@wildeman1253]

Damn man!

[@rocknrollguitarcovers5654]

I kinda wished It was a bit longer... Guess I'll just give it another go...!

[@felixbonigk9162]

That's damn good, man! Love it. Which reverb do you use on the Oahu?

[@lukecyrus]

This one is from a while back and I was still recording direct with Amplitube 4. if I remember correctly the reverb was also from that plugin.

[@adrianutzondietz5147]

Holy fuck

[@williamschultz8198]

The steel guitar has a different sound when played with the fingers nails. You have a sound very similar to Gary Brandin on The Vanduras CD.

[@8triagrammer]

Anyone know which tuning this is?