A masterclass with Tommy Emmanuel at Maton Guitars - Interview

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Tommy Emmanuel at the Maton Factory talks of his history with Maton guitars, their electronics and tone.
Song: Waiting For a Plane

[@stephenschneider5644]

I got to see Tommy. He walked on stage alone with 3 guitars sitting on their stands. He brought the house down with no fluff, just sheer, amazing skill in his art. Best show I have ever seen!

[@511Mrpaul]

I met Tommy at a concert a week or two back and he autographed one of my guitars. He is as genuine and real as he comes off in his videos, also a great showman. Nice guy, got to like him. As I told my wife the first time I heard him " This guy is so fast he has to have 19 fingers." Also a very clean player, he works his ass off for this instrument.

[@stevegibson5773]

Tommy whether you write anything of note or not, you have been an inspiration to more folks young and old as to the fantastic power of music to move or lift the spirit, as well as expanding the limits of our vision of the sounds of a simple stringed instrument. Plus you can't hide your absolute joy of playing your guitar.You have very powerfully used your gift and talents. God continue to bless your efforts.

[@judwatkins9478]

So many big stars end up as grouchy, reclusive, loners who trust no one. Tommy has won every accolade a guitarist can imagine, and yet he uses his time between shows helping guitar players at all levels to become better. He is just an inspiration, musically and personally. He's in his prime years now, but I think his legacy will top the guitar greats he gives humble credit to with every interview.

[@patbrennan6572]

beautilffuly said jud, thank ypu for agreeing with me on what excellence is..

[@patbrennan6572]

I spelled you wrong, however I have made bigger mistakes, laugh out loud, oh' that's what lol means''

[@johnmetcalf1210]

You are blessed with a great gift Tommy Emmanuel. You bless us all with your playing, your charisma and you amazing compositions...your message is clear to us all young and old. We're all just so lucky to be on this planet at the same time as you!! 🎸🎶❤️👍

[@ragagaum]

.ma alla vita piace scherzare e stasera mentre giro alcuni video su youtube compare questo video che per pura curiosità ho aperto. Il suono della tua chitarra mi ha fatto scendere un po di lacrime e mi ha fatto ritornare nel cuore quella voglia che avevo di suonare che ormai era rimasta addormentata da qualche parte. Grazie Tommy, grazie per la tua musica e grazie per il dono che fai a tutti con essa.

[@desmo5514]

Yrs ago I had the enormous pleasure, on several occasions, to see Tommy and his late brother Phil playing at the Kirra Beach Hotel in Qld. Memories that I will cherish forever. Neil

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Wow so beautiful song, He looks decades younger when he plays his song. Wonderful restoration of guitar.

[@GulfSouthGene]

Tommy E. is the legacy of many good fingerpickers, with an enthusiests atitude that never dulls! He absolutly loves to play his Maton guitar!

[@mattkirkhamm]

A man with a pure devotion to his craft is amazing to see and hear. If he hasn't got any kids then that is a ill sad so we as musicians must see him as a father and learn from him. His music will live on thank you tommy

[@Bowlch]

I must admit my Maton TE1 is by far the best sounding acoustic instrument I've had the pleasure of playing! Thanks Maton and Tommy for creating such a wonderful guitar!

[@TheNumbrs]

Look at that - a guitar company that cares about the little things - you guys are awesome

[@OrlandogPsy]

You inspire me Tommy Emmanuel, you have been my main inspiration since day one. Thank You!

[@heycolslaw]

Tommy Emmanmuel is ,In my humble opinion, in a class by himself head & shoulders above the rest in songwriting, arranging & performing, teaching, you name the category . He's the Tops

[@sophiafakevirus-ro8cc]

Maton have the best ambassador imaginable in Tommy.

[@stevewoan6]

Very nice of Tommy to mention Jean Larrivee and his beautiful guitars!

[@SixtySecondFeed]

It reminds me of an old TV show called Neighbors. I never watched it, but it reminds me of it...

[@gajv10]

Amazing guitar player and pretty humble too...thank you for the amazing music ,Tommy..

[@holyevil]

He is so awesome and humble.

[@paxomatic]

Well Maton, Tommy has sold me on your guitars. If only I could afford one! Just AMAZING>

[@nelliali]

you are the best.....

[@СергейЛебедев-г7т]

Спасибо, Томми!🙋💕 успехов много-много желаю! 🎶😁🙋🎸🎶😁🎸

[@dharmazhu3138]

Tommy Emmanuel is guitar player fielding and spontanis. very intriguing and amazing.

[@Xrdnk]

it makes me cry when i hear him play

[@StayBoostedGary]

Hey, heycolslaw! I have to say I'm with you. I would also say in my humble opinion, if I were to choose who is the very best guitarist, I would have a hard time choosing someone other than Tommy E! There are many great guitarists who can play fast clean and accurate, but Tommy does it on an acoustic! ;)

[@adamhill1796]

It kills me to see the 13 people that gave this a thumbs down. Get a life...

[@luckylicks3497]

They must be fans of Kirk Whammett.

[@patbrennan6572]

those 13 people don't matter to me, some people will argue that 2 plus two is 5, let them be , they won't disagree with you if you ignore them..

[@yousefnajjar4209]

Adam Hill it shouldn't kill you I mean it's just a dislike

[@caratcranker5874]

I say, set these cunts on fire.

[@joeybologny6746]

One is always Duke stalking Tommy. Dude needs a jail cell.

[@svitosarlisovyk9867]

...Це не просто Гітара, це - Книга Життя Маестро!.. Перед нами - справжня вільна людина... Велика повага, щирі емоціїї... Браво!

[@matonguitars]

@grididamore great suggestion, we will look into this.

[@dwebster50]

Great player always has a great guitar ...here in Canada I chose Larrivee. ...more for the fit for my hands and the quality of wood and how well its put together.... Side by side , they are same quality .. I have played TE 1st mouse and for me and my hands , I prefer the neck and nut width of the Larrivee ....You can get Cole Clarke Auzzie guitars , but we don't see Maton in Canada

[@spatialfrance]

Congratulations Tommy !

[@rajeshpuru]

Beautiful !!!! which song is he playing? Any idea?

[@roman14032]

he's obviously the best guitarist going, but what i think is less obvious is he's got the very best put together act in all of show buisness

[@Signal6000]

hes good. so good

[@atmchannel1125]

what's the name of the song he played at the last part

[@jazztometal]

Hi I got maton ebg808 and I want to change the bridge settle and I dont know how to get it out can you please help

[@alexcorll90]

Does anyone know what song he's playing here? I think I used to know the title....but one of those cases where I've forgotten and now it's driving me nuts and keeping me up at night, haha. Edit: Sorry! It is right there in the description...Waiting for a Plane. One of my favorites of his.

[@dimitriosvulgaris]

What's the nut width on Tommy's guitar?

[@patbrennan6572]

good question demitriosvulgaris, sorry I cant help you..

[@goswo]

I have been to 4 koncerts with Tommy, all amazing, and watched hours and hours of you tube with him - he is a great inspiration, not only as a musician but as a human being. Have also owned a great 808TE. One thing I have always wished for, is that he would try a bronzestring instead of his phosphorbronze, could be a Pyramid western Folk, I just think there is to much "steel" and string to his sound and less of that great wooden Queensland maple sound. Really wish he would try it out

[@ลูกผู้ชายอกสามสูบ]

กีตาร์ตัวนี้ ใช้เฟลตขนาดเท่าไหร่ครับ ใช่เฟลตสแตนเลตหรือเปล่าครับ ช่วยตอบหน่อยครับ

[@HoboTurtle]

such a positive influence in this world

[@psilocyberspaceman]

"Waiting for a Plane" is soooo much "Africa" by Toto!

[@caratcranker5874]

Didn't remind me of Africa one little bit ?

[@bgfrxst]

Because it's plane to the Africa

[@michaeltyler1834]

@@caratcranker5874 listen @ 6:22 on till the end... very similar phrasing. I thought the same thing then found this comment. This is in NO WAY a knock on the extremely talented Tommy Emmanuel CGP. I love when musicians pay homage to other musicians by throwing in a similar phrase reminiscent of familiar songs

[@alepwalling]

That plane hasn't arrived even today and he's still writing Songs

[@cristianonek]

what guitar does tommy play?

[@dennisnew33]

but he's not known as a songwriter but rather for his fantastic playing and showmanship

[@matonguitars]

@MatonGuitarsOfficial click the "cc" button above to choose your language.

[@simasp7189]

I suppose Tommy used only the bridge pickup on this recording?

[@JosephineAndriani]

would be nice, if there were subtitles in Italian or other languages ​​:))

[@yoelguitar]

sonido intro..??

[@ValerioMansueti]

I am italian,..and I find the italian translation on this nice video very,..very..funny!...maybe it was made automatically,..I don't know,..but still...is very funnY!!

[@patbrennan6572]

I think tommy is as good a man as he is a guitarist, ''wow' ''what a man he must be''..

[@CJoubert]

I think its a bit different. With someone just picking up a guitar he would have a hard time. But if someone knew what they where doing he would be very helpful.. but again if he does it very slowly the degree of music theory he can use will break a green guitarist. He knows the name of the notes he plays. But its hard to recall when playing improve because it changes depending on your mood

[@ragagaum]

Ciao Tommy...non mi conosci ma io conosco te...suono la chitarra da quando ho 7 anni e la considero da allora il mio quinto arto. Avrei voluto dormire con lei la notte, mangiare con lei, camminare insieme a lei...ma la vita è dura e ti porta sempre a fare ragionamenti strani. Al punto di dire "ma il mio sogno qual'è?". Avevo smarrito la via...avevo perso la voglia di continuare a suonare..

[@JohnVo423]

My ads, you don't seem them.

[@desfrias]

i dont hate the fact that i live in India, except when realization hits in that i'll probably never attend a tommy workshop or concert unless i move!

[@oldwhtman]

Judging from the condition of his guitar, he believes in tough love.

[@Despond]

I hate to be a buzzkill but age is so cruel. Tommy could write for eternity but in the end no-one can beat time. It's going to be a tremendously sad day when Tommy goes... he still has many years left of course. :)

[@hook7872]

I always say it's not the arrow, it's the indian. Now I see it's a little of both

[@leonherperger4055]

and so by individual voice you mean conform to the most apparent norms of music, and by speaking to the world, you are saying you play cliches that everyone can relate to? I have no questions of your picking ability, what I question is your compositional skills

[@mikelennonn]

An alan key, if you dont have one or you dont feel comfortable. Take it to a guitar shop :)

[@CJoubert]

lol.. I think the perfect guitarist would be a 50/50 mix of Tommy and Michael. And if you want to get stupid you can add the boy from August Rush. lol

[@tyler1820]

Being the younger generation, I agree with Tommy, I feel like "fingerstyle" guitar is just turning into a bunch of stupid tapping and slapping stuff and doesn't have any aim I guess you could say

[@gangxtar11]

what a translation -.-

[@delpuckett]

notice how NO-ONE sits at the back of the class..??

[@hillbillymanjackson]

rosetta stone dude

[@leonherperger4055]

and so popular media picks it's stars based on skill? it's all marketing.

[@StringSamurai333]

That is weird. Thumbs down.... the only reason I can think of, (it can't be the guitar playing)....maybe like me, they were expecting a free lesson, because of the title, Master class.

[@caratcranker5874]

Maybe Americans that expect some OVER THE TOP show of wankerisms...

[@rasigs]

funny dont no your name ref to playing guitar when u are as good as tommy then bag his playing lol

[@Xrdnk]

lol

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

I BEAT MY WIFE WITH MINE ALL THE TIME AND IT STILL PLAYS GREAT !

[@patmatuska6959]

TRICK-OR TREAT Your An Idiot!

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

Pat Matuska WHY THANK YOU PAT !

[@danlloyd5470]

Pat Matuska 'you're'

[@danlloyd5470]

TRICK-OR TREAT haha people can't take a joke

[@caratcranker5874]

My wife can, my dicks a joke and she takes it every night!

[@Donbon25]

does Waiting for a Plane remind anyone else of Toto's Africa?

[@gislemark79]

Learn english. Then learn to take care of your nations economics!!!!

[@skillzdatkillz900]

alright, gay

[@garrisonic]

Holy crap have you aged man. Sorry. Maybe a break from the road? The Bruce Hornsby of Guitar

[@johnmetcalf1210]

You are blessed with a great gift Tommy Emmanuel. You bless us all with your playing, your charisma and you amazing compositions...your message is clear to us all young and old. We're all just so lucky to be on this planet at the same time as you!! 🎸🎶❤️👍