50 Years of Fylde Guitars

[@johnpray8434]

I am an intermediate guitar player who has been searching for an acoustic. I came upon this video and heard the most beautiful guitar tones I’ve ever heard. So unique and beautiful. It puts me in a trance while listening to the guitars on this video day in and day out because I’ll never be able to afford one. Fylde guitars are the best acoustic in the world. Bravo Roger♥️

[@returnofthemilk]

A well executed documentary. Crispy shots, top audio and interesting stories.

[@rain15bow]

I have loved my Fylde Falstaff bought from Roger in 1985 and recently repaired by him nearly 40 years later. Thank you Roger for the joy you bring all guitar lovers!

[@will_mcnicol]

Rog is one-of-a-kind. A pleasure and honour to have been involved amongst so many exceptional musicians.

[@doubleotwentyone]

I remember playing John James's back in the 70's and so many of the luminaries who came to play at our folk club played Fyldes, nice to see then still going strong.

[@davemorriss2552]

I've had my Fylde Lysander since the late 70s, my best friend.

[@peterherring9454]

I bought my Falstaff from the Hobgoblin shop in Crawley, 1980 after guitarist friends were praising it as „the British Martin“! Fortunately, it is now being played properly by my son, Chris, so it has a new lease of life. Thanks Roger, for your friendship and your beautiful instrument!

[@robertnewell5057]

Wanted a Fylde guitar since 1976. Other things happened and I eventually got one last year. It's a 1983 Oberon and it is amazing. In the meantime, In the meantime, I'd been in touch with Roger off and on and he has always been charming, generous of his time and advice. The Oberon needed a lot of work. I know a local luthier and Roger stayed in contact with him through the restoration process. Once again, he came through with unlimited help and advice about a guitar he made over 40 years previously. Fab bloke (fab guitar, too). It sounds totally different from any of my other guitars. Also the bonus of seeing Nic and Joe Jones again. Saw them at Cambidge on Nic's return tour (a good few years back now) - an amazing performance.

[@EGCaira]

I have an Orsino that I bought from Biggars music in Glasgow in 1981. It lives next to me on my sofa. It was love at first play. It's pretty beat up looking now but still sounds and plays great. Many other guitars have come and gone since then but this one's going nowhere.

[@guitarcat5]

I should be on commission! The amount of people who have adored the sound and looks of my Fylde! I could have sold my old Caliban (c1978!) a thousand times had they been lefties and I'd been willing ..but I'm not and it will go with me to my grave...in a thousand years time!🥰

[@peppik]

When I was a young guy I used to have a Fylde Falstaff. Didn't know much about guitars back then but this one was exceptionally good for fingerstyle. Don't remember where and how I got rid of it but I still think of this guitar to this day.

[@petercook160]

I have an Orsino which my wife bought me from Gough and Davy music shop in Hull. We couldn’t really afford it and paid for it in instalments. I play left handed and it was a right handed instrument. After a few years I contacted Roger and he agreed to alter the bridge and nut to left handed. Even though I have a Gibson J45 and a couple of Martins my favourite is the Fylde, I love it. I play a lot on zoom folk clubs since the pandemic and people often say show us your guitar, it sounds great. Thank you Roger.

[@daleskidmore1685]

A nice look at an iconic marque. Nice to hear so many musicians you don't always hear. My favourite pick up gets a mention too! Headway. They just sound like the guitar, I love them.

[@billwilkie6211]

I miss the Orsino I bought used in the mid 80s. Unique guitar.

[@dieselman7453]

Sounds beautiful 🇮🇪🇮🇪I’d love to try one never seen one in Ireland.. take care they sound a little like a Lowden but different 😀😀excellent looking guitar s and excellent playing at the opening of the video.. cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@conartist267]

That’s was a beautiful opening little tune.

[@briankavanagh7191]

The Duet at the end "SUPERB" thank you.

[@alastair6356]

This guitar sounds absolutely beautiful. 🤩👍

[@johngraydon506]

Thank you John..I am 75 and still” hoping i can get one used ..

[@estherzeschky9519]

Great documentary film. 👍

[@jamesashworth1975]

Welcome to KZbin. Thanks from the happy owner of a 35(?) year old Oberon which keeps delighting me.

[@peppik]

1:05:37 Mädel, du bist absolut spitze!

[@rogertinker1813]

Great video, thank you though i never heard of Fylde guitars till recently, im very much s acoustic guitar fan

[@BenWalkerMusic]

Fantastic stuff!

[@marvinparadroid4387]

54:20 for Pete Townshend

[@Jgreen2794]

I have a 20 something year old Ariel. Lovely guitar.

[@tulyar57]

Most 'luthiers' put their own name on the headstock. I think it says a lot about Roger's lack of narcissism and self-aggrandisement that he named his after the region where he had his work shop. We could do with more people like him.

[@Jon-d1l]

What's the song Martins playing at 33:25 , please

[@FyldeGuitars50]

It's "Dominion of the Sword" 17th century with extra bits by Martin

[@Jon-d1l]

@FyldeGuitars50 brilliant ,!! thanks for response,, all the best

[@Jon-d1l]

So much more rich and vibrant sound, compared to these modern somogyi type instruments.