Bob & Ramon Show EP.17 - Our 5 favourite Guitars

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1. 1974 Fender Telecaster & ESP Navigator N-ST 1:20
2. Goosecaster & 1956 Gretsch Duo Jet 5:22
3. 1995 ESP Navigator N-EX Korina & 1961 Gibson ES-330 C 12:06
4. 1962 Fender Stratocaster Shoreline Gold & Chapter Guitars 'African Guitar' 19:15
5. 1958 Gibson Les Paul & 1965 Guyatone LG 200T 26:59
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[@jeffreytelmo2135]

You guys are like the “Top Gear” of guitars. Great job 👏

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@guitarnationtv]

It Might Get Loud with Page, White & The Edge is top gear for guitars

[@blackie75]

That's an indictment, not a compliment.

[@stuartpenney6829]

Great stuff, as always, guys. "Leon Russell's guitar player". That was Don Preston. I saw Leon at the Royal Albert Hall in 1971 with Don in the band with his original Gibson Explorer. That was the first and probably only example I've ever seen in the flesh. Don Preston also played on the Concert For Bangla Desh and the Explorer can be seen on the DVD and in the booklet which came with the 3LP box set. It's rumoured that Clapton tried to buy the guitar from Don, but he wouldn't sell. As you said Eric ended up with an Explorer which someone had cut the top "shark's fin" off, telling him it was a factory prototype. When Eric found out he'd been gypped, he sold the mutilated Explorer and found a better one. The mutilated Explorer can be (partly) seen on the back cover of the Clapton LP "There's One In Every Crowd". Being Clapton, of course, some people have even made replicas of his mutilated Explorer. A Google search will bring them up, together with photos of Eric playing the original.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Great comment thanks so much Stuart 🙏🎸

[@guitarnationtv]

EC’s top fin amputated Explorer is the most valuable Explorer on the planet but only I know where it is

[@glassslide]

Just a fantastic video---totally enjoyable gents, Cheers!! LOVED all the guitars featured and really appreciate the traditional juxtaposed with the decidedly non-traditional; for those of us that admire both it was seriously entertaining, keep up the stellar work!!

[@georgew.morrowiii118]

Always featuring choice guitars and tasteful licks on this channel.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks George!

[@rdb9936]

Ramon, would be fascinated to hear more about your African influences and how you got into and developed that style - very unique!

[@TheGuitarShow]

Okay next coffee chat will be about that

[@orcuttnyc]

@@TheGuitarShow My wife and I stopped by Ali Farke Toure's bar in Niafunke but he was always touring and not there ;)

[@TheGuitarShow]

@@orcuttnyc that's amazing you need to. Tell. Me. More!

[@Cameron-yz1ee]

I love this channel guys, having a great time going through your catalog of videos.

[@WillyKidd]

Fantastic playing, and a stellar lineup of guitars!

[@dhis888]

great as always thank you gentlemen !

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks so much!

[@billygoatgruff2554]

The second track you two played was sublime. I could listen to that kind of shit all night long yessiree...

[@jonnybeck6723]

"A good player can make any guitar sound good..." Michael Bloomfield

[@LarWolkan]

Again, great episode! Very hard for me to pick just 5 but if I had to, I guess: 5) 1950 Gibson ES5 4) 1963 Gretsch Corvette 3) 1998 B-Bender Fender Tele 2) 2005 Gibson ES-137 Custom 1) 1976 Les Paul Custom....its a rare onw with the black back and sides and white front (now creme colored - see my little ID photo)

[@TheGuitarShow]

very cool collection indeed!

[@petejames440]

Now..thats technicolor! hahaha....AMAZING feel there Ramon!!And some amazing guitars!

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks Pete so kind 🙏

[@duanewelsh5611]

Thanks for sharing those great guitars. Cheers from Kansas USA

[@zankyalbo2208]

The guy playing the Explorer at The Concert for Bangladesh, I believe was Don Preston

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks

[@bluesintheblood]

thanks for the stephan ulrich intro...great stuff!

[@moonchild4806]

I've got only 3 that I absolutely love. My 2019 Shell Pink PJ mustang bass. I swear that thing plays itself. I swear I don't even think sometimes and it just plays. My Univox Stereo, a Japanese copy of a Rickenbacker 4001. It's the bass I wanted since I was a kid and I saw Geddy Lee playing one. It plays and sounds absolutely amazing. My last one is a bit of an odd one, my 82' Kramer Duke. Aluminum necked, and built like a bludgeoning hammer. Takes fuzz and distortion like none of my other basses.

[@TheGuitarShow]

I love univox guitars - kudos for playing one!

[@laughwbecneal5940]

Hi guys, you should reach out to Barrie Cadogan, Maybe the best vintage player in UK Great player!

[@davegallagher7428]

Wonderful video guys. Bob I had a 1973 fender Stratocaster diamond in the rough. I had to sell it for rent in 1991 and I still regret to this day, what I wouldn’t give to have that One back. Ramon’s Explorer had me reminiscing about the mid to late 80s bar band that I was in the other guitar player I had a re-issue of an explorer that was definitely not made of korina. I put it on at band practice one evening and I felt like I had my kitchen table around my neck. He definitely look cool playing it though.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks Dave

[@LarWolkan]

Thanks guys! I enjoyed this!

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thank you.

[@spaceman9921]

This is a treat for a Sunday afternoon .. Loving the 74 Tele and " Amelia " .. A top three amps vid would be good !! Thanks for this :-)

[@Rockbeareguitars]

Thanks! We can easily oblige with that....

[@spaceman9921]

@@Rockbeareguitars Look forward to it :-)

[@JuddLofthouse]

Wow you guys have some really really nice guitars.and you are great players 👍👍

[@Rockbeareguitars]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed 👍

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks 🙏

[@danthedem]

My fave guitars in my collection: 1.) 2019 Gibson Les Paul Standard '50's (Heritage Cherry SB w/added Bigsby & Vibramate system): Like Bob, I've always lusted after a '50's Les Paul in Cherry Sunburst. I was finally able to buy one last year (just paid it off a few months ago). 2.) 2003/2004 Gibson SG Platinum (Sunset Orange w/added Bigsby, '57 Classic pickup in the neck, Gibson parts-tulip tuners/poker chip/reflector knobs): My only Gibson for a few years. Plays like a dream after my mods. Many of my guitar player friends have commented on its unique feel (weight, neck, sound). Still one of my pride and joys. 3.) Claptonized Goldleaf Partscaster: most of the parts, including the goldleaf body, were bought on EBay. I also got the EC midboost (which I have in all of my strats, and one of my Tele's) and 3 Gold Lace Sensors. It has a very crispy sound. Very light body, no lacquer (hence the "crispy" sound). 4.) Gibson Songwriter Deluxe: My best acoustic-electric. 5.) 2020 Epiphone Les Paul's (2): Les Paul Special-TV Yellow w/P-90's & Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Custom. I bought both this year. Amazing guitars that signify that Epiphone, like Gibson, are on the road back. Very authentic, high quality feel. Even better price points ($400 for the LP Special, $800 for the Bonamassa Black Beauty LP).

[@jupitermoongauge4055]

You guys not only have fantastic guitars, you are also awesome players. You should make an album

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thank you

[@bishlap]

That explorer really had a TONE!

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks

[@thomaskafafian2871]

I love the color of that blue esp Strat. It really has the mojo.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks Thomas!

[@northernthrifter8817]

Loved this guy's interesting selection from Ramon, I just recently got rid of a Les Paul because I couldn't get on with the neck, it was a strange beast too it was super quiet unplugged but boy did it sing plugged in sounded amazing but I just didn't get on with it. Traded it in for an SG custom style guitar, I took it pretty much on feel alone, on paper you'd think I'm nuts but I know I got the guitar for me.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Great comment thanks

[@brownsfan7753]

Love all your guitars guys!!

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks 🙏🙏

[@limpindug]

Enjoyed your video guys, very useful and thought provoking information. Something about a resonator on a blues number gets me up. Respect and stay healthy all.

[@strat0871]

Christmas everyday in your videos guys, thanks.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Happy holidays!

[@Rockbeareguitars]

You’re welcome 👍

[@davidkieltyka9]

Love the single pickup Gibson thinline hollowbodies. Tonally not too thin, not too dark, just right. Had a ‘58 ES-225 I wish I hadn’t sold on. Re. wacky ‘60s Japanese guitars, I’ve got a Teisco Spectrum 3 that’s a blast to play. It’s from the same period as the Spectrum 5 and has the same neck and body as that guitar but with simpler pickups and switching.

[@berntedvinsson5397]

Very nice chanel and interesting videos guys! I also bought an LP 58 because of my idol Gary Moore as soon as I got the money together after a few years of work when I was 17, when I was around 15 I played a ES125T in a music store that I fell completely in love with and wanted preferably not let go of but unfortunately I did not have the money because i was in school, now 40 years later I have managed to find one ES125TD 58 340made, favorite no.3 is Gibson LPX which is a really nice versatile easy-to-play source of inspiration with really awesome sound, favo no. 4 is Strat 64 surfgreen favo no.5 is Telecaster 58 blond with 5way switch that i wired bridge 1.hot 2.comp 3.clean 4.clean bridge and neck 5.neck pickup. thats it :)

[@suspnd6170]

Links to Stephan Aldridge's music? Cannot find him on YT, Spotify or AppleMusic. Thanks.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Hi updated the descripton of the video - thanks for reminding me - you have a cool name btw! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bZZ6ypZ9mngas

[@wiseguy9202]

Very nice indeed! Even during this absurd lockdown...

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thank you

[@danbrown4606]

That slide was divine

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks Dan 🙏

[@donewithmodernlife]

I never pass up an opportunity to talk about my guitars, so here we go: 5. 2011 Fender Lee Ranaldo Jazzmaster - as with all my Jazzmasters she has a Mastery bridge & vibrato. Thinner neck than I usually like but it plays so good I’m not bothered by it. 4. 2015 PRS S2 Custom 24 - McCarty burst, with Duncan Alnico 2 Pro’s. All the quality of a US made PRS at half the price. The best playing guitar I’ve ever owned. 3. 2010 Fender Baja Tele - Butterscotch, replaced the crap plastic pickguard with a proper Bakelite version & installed Gotoh compensated brass saddles. I had been on a search for “the” Tele since 1995 when I got my first one. This beauty ended that search & beat out a much more expensive US made 52 reissue. Paid $600 for it & it’s the best modern production Tele I’ve ever played. 2. 2021 Gibson Les Paul Standard - 1960 spec in Unburst. My most recent find & a stunningly well built instrument. Played every singlecut I could get my hands on for the last 2 years looking for “my” LP-style guitar. This beat them all; PRS, Heritage, Eastman & the other Gibsons I tried. Flawlessly built, can’t find a tool mark or finish boo boo anywhere. 1. 2017 Fender Jazzmaster - American Originals series in sunburst. Mastery system & custom wound pickups by Tim at Sunday Handwound in Georgia. My #1, my baby, out of the 8 Jazzmasters I’ve owned over a 26 year period it’s the best. Chunky neck, light weight & after 4 years of daily playing she’s aging like a fine wine. The kids aren’t getting this one when I die, she’s coming with me in the coffin.

[@rook_wood]

Do acoustics feature in your collections, Bob and Ramon?

[@Rockbeareguitars]

Could do. I have quite a few, though not many ‘classics’....

[@TheGuitarShow]

I think Bob and will cover this soon

[@bluesdog88]

Question about the cooder lap steel pickup, I have a lollar version not the mojo but just wondering if you need to play with the height adjustment I haven't put mine in yet.

[@thomaskafafian2871]

All fantastic instruments, but I especially love that quirky Japanese one. I’ve found a couple old Standel amps from the 60’s over here. They haven’t really caught on like I think they should. They sound incredible. I have one tube one and a few that are equally good that are solid state.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks Thomas - I'd love a standel amp!!!!

[@redjet4810]

Nice show. Love that 330.

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Sounds amazing

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks

[@neilmurphy9926]

I put my hands on a les paul classic boom it just has it I've played historic an original 60s but for some reason my classic just has something I can't explain,

[@deuteronimus750]

Never seen a 330 like that before. Wow.

[@Rockbeareguitars]

The single pickup ones are slightly more unusual. They also rather cheaper. I much prefer then because pickup is in exactly the right place for me, whereas the necks are too dark and the bridges too bright on the more usual double-pickup variants. Others disagree with me, usually because the mid-positioned pickup gets in the way of their pick...

[@BobbyGravy1]

Great video lads! Ramon, with your 'Coodercaster' you spoke about your musical pursuits in Africa, heard you mention it in other vids too, any chance you could maybe do one of your coffee chats or something to tell us about that? Keep up the good work guys.

[@billygoatgruff2554]

Top five is quite a hard choice really, but I'll give it a go. I fell in love with Telecasters when I first heard/saw Mick Green with Johnny Kidd and the Pirates, so I have to include one of my Teles. It is special to me as well because like Ramon, I fashioned it. The body is 2 piece Swamp Ash bought from a bloke in Glasgow. Neck from a Squier Affinity which I bought because it has the nicest feel of any Fender neck that I have ever played, and I've played a lot of 'em... Lol Pick ups are DiMarzio True Velvet, and bridge is Wilkinson. Right. Swiftly moving on. My Gretsch P90 Limited Edition. My wife bought it for one of my Birthdays when we we were walking past the shop and she noticed the look of lust in my eyes as I gazed through the window. Then my Epiphone Casino Coupe. Changed the machine heads, bridge, and pick ups to ones that I like. It is an absolute blonde beauty. Now I have to include an acoustic guitar because I cannot live without one. It is my Guild Jumbo Junior. Made in that dreaded place called China...... But... It's still a Guild and looks and plays and sounds incredible. I have to include a bass as well, because I need one to make my recordings, and anyway, I love this one. It is a DeArmond Jet Star and it looks and sounds, and plays great.

[@baselslot]

Could you please mention the Make of the Japanese Guitar played in the last session - wonderful performance

[@RByrne]

Nice! And I've always hated middle pickups, and the switches in the way on strats. I was even considering getting a left handed model and flipping it over to right handed so everything would be out of the way. Maybe that's why Jimi did that...

[@maxwellfan55]

1. Martin D12-28, sounds like an orchestra. 2. Faith cedar/mahogany slope shoulder dread. Versatile, dream 6 string acoustic. 3. Raimundo spruce/cypress flamenco. Latin, bossa, killer jazz. 4. Gibson Hummingbird. T.V. series, one of 167. The Hummingbird with the rare sound I'd been searching, which drew tears. Oh, has the smell too. 5. The Quirky One. Paul Reisner/Theo Ruiz? (built for Selmer, Paris 1940's-60's) Nickel-plate Duolain resophonic. One of around 400, most went to Africa probably converted to cooking utensils, this one survived. Dark, smoky Delta-blues slide guitar. This one has a 9.5mm bullet hole going clean through the lower bout, with story attached. I call it the Bullet-hole guitar. Ps. 5 is a seriously tight choice!

[@TheGuitarShow]

Great collection! liking the flamenco guitar!

[@scotthancock5335]

Interesting Bob how the three bolts a much mi lined ...Leo introduced it with a tilt adjust a great idea, as they where shimming them in the factory !! If CBS was not involved this would have been a natural Fender transition..he maintained that idea with his Music Man range the G&L!!

[@abendiaye3330]

Have you thought about doing a video on basses owned by Jaco?

[@TheGuitarShow]

A wonderful idea - Ill get on it!

[@BedeLaplume]

One of my favorite guitar is unsurprisingly (you know me Ramon) a Godin LGXT.. It is the only guitar that can truly play it all.. When I say all, I even include Sitar because of the synth access haha.. It's not my favorite because I love them all .. I am kind of polygamous difficult to say however if I have to zero down, I would say maybe the Montreal Premiere. LTD.. It's a semi-hollow with a Bigsby and convertible SD pickups.. It also a guitar with lots of possibilities because you can Mitch match pickup configurations, use the whammy bar. It has an amazing sustain, great tuning stability because of the roller saddles and good tuners.. Also, it's semi-hollow design can give it a Jazz round tone as well..

[@TheGuitarShow]

nice I will jump on the Godin thing this week I promise!

[@BedeLaplume]

​@@TheGuitarShow As i said it's pretty much of a win-win situation.. This is my beloved baby.. The Montreal Premiere LTD desert Green.. godinguitars.com/product/montreal-premiere-ltd-desert-green-w-bigsby

[@BedeLaplume]

@@TheGuitarShow The Lgxt has a very good convincing acoustic Piezzo. So you can blend an acoustic tone with those of SD pickups (that sound absolutely awesome). Those humbuckers can be splited at the 2nd and 4th position.. As if it wasn't enough t the LGXT also has a Midi synth access so you can imagine the creative possibilities of that guitar are pretty boundless if you get that GR55 Roland guitar synth.. So imagine you can switch from an acoustic tone then blend it with an electric tone, then use only use the humbuckers with gain during the same song .. Also during the same song, later use strings or any kind of padding available in the 1000 patches of the Gr 55.. BTW some of those patches are totally wacky and useless but many of them are inspiring.. godinguitars.com/product/lgxt-black-pearl

[@redjet4810]

Pretty slide work.

[@barkeater9606]

True, I had a Fender Custom shop 1963 Strat and it just didn’t work for me. It had a very dull sound. I sold it and bought a Fender MIJ Traditional 60’s Stratocaster and it is great!

[@BedeLaplume]

As you say I am sure your Navigator/Esp Explorer is pretty damn close to the real thing if not better.. How can you go wrong : Japanese lutherie and tuners, mojo pickups, Korina wood.. Usually unless you are a lousy cook if you put the right ingredients, it should taste good.. (BTW I am an old boring guy who enjoys the Strats and Lespauls and totally assumes it haha :).. For Mark Knopfler jumping from a Strat to a Lespaul must have been easy, since he was one of those Strat players (like Clapton) who hardly if ever used the whammy bar to do his tremolos.. Also, as far as inspiration, I agree no matter what is the name on the headstock, you have to fall in love with it because you simply won't have the enthusiasm..

[@TheGuitarShow]

I agree RE Mark Knopfler and yes its all about the guitar not the name or vintage imo!

[@opinionsnotfacts]

My favourites are Bob's 74 tele and Ramon's African guitar

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks

[@frantisca]

Crazy axes ! But I can't play wide slim necks... :(

[@TheGuitarShow]

The explorer has a wide and chunky neck - its quite comfortable actually Rene.

[@ronnieking1025]

you guys are pretty good pickers

[@jltrem]

Another wonderful B & R morning. Ramon will be pleased to know that I put the video on hold, put "Mambo Sinuendo" on request hold at my local library, and returned to the video. Though I've commented on it before I absolutely love the color of Bob's '62 strat. A question for two guitar Brits under lockdown: What do you think of Clapton and Van Morrison's anti-lockdown song? When my wife, who is in the medical field, read about it, she proclaimed Clapton an asshole. You two stay well. By the way, when you claim the L.P. to be the "English man's guitar", that's not at all true. Les Paul was of German heritage (a joke, gentleman).

[@TheGuitarShow]

Glad you checked out the Mambo Sinuendo album bro

[@dave_gillan]

If you're wife is in the medical field she should know better!!!

[@ejm922]

you guys should just do videos together- its so relaxed- and the only ones i watch -cheers!

[@TheGuitarShow]

Many thanks - we have a new youtube channel called Bob and Ramon Show - check it out - many thanks

[@donciseau]

I love custom 24 American PRS guitar.

[@jltrem]

Don't mention PRS around Ramon.

[@paulcowart3174]

I have a early 80's Luxor Custom LP w Tree of Life inlay Triple binding Walnut looking but probably not top Very dear to me and of course my 65 small headstock strat

[@davehenriksen2073]

Always enjoy the two of you immensely. Hurry back.

[@arielsaeth]

And they never mentioned Joe Bonamassa once!!!!!

[@TheGuitarShow]

🙏🙏🙏🎸

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

Hey bob and Ramon Do you guys have an email address I can use to get in touch. I’m an amateur/hobbyist luthier and would love to get one of my builds over to you for some feedback - don’t expect it to be on a video or anything like but you both clearly have a lot of experience with quality instruments and would love to find out how mine compare / stack up Only if you can find the time completely understand if you are too busy

[@MarshallAmpMan]

What's wrong being the old guy playing a Les Paul? I have 5 historic and am in my 60's and on the look out for another one. Les Paul's and Stratocasters are the only way to go for me.

[@jonnybeck6723]

"And now for sumpim compeetly different..."

[@65dougk]

I want Ramon's boots.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks bro!

[@jonnybeck6723]

We now return you to your movie

[@tanzaloto]

Perhaps an SG?

[@TheGuitarShow]

yes!

[@jonnybeck6723]

"...if you're really really tired" 😴... 🥱 ZZzzZZzzZZ ...Now waaeyayate a minute.... You know you make me wanna SHOUT! Throw me hands up 'n SHOUT!! Twist my feet once and SHOUT!!! Shake my legs up and SHOUT!! Don't forget to say you will.... .......Don't foergit ta say yay yay yay yay Say you will .... Say it right now baby!! say you will ....'a C'mon c'mon My coffee's so yummy Baby baby baby baby baby take it easy But not too easy BAABEE

[@stevesuv]

Ramon? Are you hip to the African player DiGarrey?

[@TheGuitarShow]

Hi Steve - dosnt ring a bell but most of the players I met in Africa were from about ten years or more ago. Ill keep a look out

[@rooster4906]

👍😉👍

[@jonnybeck6723]

I enjoy hearing you two blokes plunking more each time... I know I'll always be graced by a luvly assortment of music and axes I'd be inclined to seduce a few notes to me dearest and long lost... 💀🙈🙉🙊💎🎵 🚅🚈🚈🚈🚚🚞🚃🚃🚃🚌🛸🛸🛸🛸⚓🏗🚿🌜🌛☔☂ AMPS! Oh, and I know they prolly weigh a ton but ...well maybe an extra friend to assist in shouldering the burden, noble though it be... ...I shall Divulge the extent of me madness ... 4 8" speakers front mounted on plexiglass w/ the rest 3/4" Balsa (maybe1" balsa?) Neodymium magnets, Though I've not the foggiest notion of what they sound like... ...and the amp ? ...hmmm maybe an EF86 in V1 ...a defeatable EQ (7199 or 12AX7) for V2 AND a single ended KT66 class A so no harmonics will be injured 😥 . (maybe two or three in paralell) It'd be cool to have a variable NFB loop (presence) and why not a 6K6/EL84 reverb with a dwell and a mix and and and and some poor enthusiastic lad or lassey to shlepp the lot from gig to shiniiiing GIG ....and if you got this far and you're begining to think "Hey, this guy really is nuts then thanx from the bottom of me peapicking heart ...oh, and on a final note There really are segments during this rant that your outside is in and your inside is... well just .take it easy, Take it EEEEEzzeeee, everybody's got sumpin to hide 'cept for me and my MONKEY

[@belfastgypsy1]

The ‘African’ guitar is an abomination. Love the shoreline strat.