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[@sgholt]

Cuban rock band from Miami, Pearly Queen, immensely popular in the early to mid 1970's on the burgeoning Miami music scene, attracted the interest of Carlos Andarra, who was the nephew of Panamanian President Andarra. Andarra licensed their debut album and they became the most popular Latin rock band in Panama. Band members included Alberto Arguelles on guitar, Paco Rodriguez on electric bass, Kenny Combs on organ and trombone, Carlos Salazarte on percussion, Raly Guanche on drums and lead singer Iggy Gelabert. They were joined later by Rudy Perez. Pearly Queen's greatest success came from a single that was released shortly after their debut album was released but was not included on their album. The song was the infectious "Quit Jivin'," a track which has become an essential staple of the rare funk scene world-wide.

[@chrislink73]

That Esquire sounds massive through the Bassman. Beautiful tone

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thank you, I was hoping so!

[@jeffsochor]

The amp at the 5 minute mark, looks like a blackface with the pilot light on, is it the Princeton? Lots of Reverb, sounds great!

[@stephenmiller5023]

To say that you are that guitar’s current “ Caretaker” speaks volumes about you Matthew. Your honesty and love for your music & gear makes you who you are in this world , and I’m with a few others here commenting on how that Fender couldn’t have fallen into better hands . Sounds absolutely killer through that Bassman amp & I wouldn’t touch a thing on either one . Great tones & playing as usual . You have come a long way in the short span of about 4 years since I first saw you on KZbin . How you consistently stumble onto these rare finds just amazes me , but I’m glad you do & keep sharing them with us all out here in the rest of the world. Thanks 👍

[@j_freed]

It's the only way to justify storing so much capital in wonderful old guitars, ya I'm just a Stewardship for guitars man, they are passing through ehh?

[@steveg.3022]

My thoughts exactly. Matthew sets the bar pretty high.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Stephen, thank you so much! I have really worked hard the last few years to improve my playing and my on screen performance. Glad to hear it!

[@stephenmiller5023]

@@MatthewScottmusic No problem Matthew. You have amassed a killer collection of guitars and amps so far . Gonna be rivaling Joe Bonnamassa pretty soon 😆😉👍

[@blackie75]

Hahaha, I was waiting for someone to say that as soon as I heard him say it. 😂😎 Yeah mint guitar though, spot on.

[@steverubsam8636]

I certainly wouldn't mind having Matthew as my neighbor. I could listen to him jam all day.

[@davidshepack2484]

So nice to hear a guitar demo without a ton of distortion. You did it right.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Glad it was clean enough this time👍🏻

[@jrm2fla]

Love it when you rolled the tone back and it got a little fuzzy !

[@jrm2fla]

Try not to clean out that ashtray bridge… I am sure it addds to the tone LOL… I know the actual “ashtray” must be lost, but that bridge plate looks like it was used for an ashtray…

[@SunnyKlein-vr7eh]

No shit, right…you actually get to hear the guitar which sounds great

[@jubei7259]

Esquires are my favourite Fenders. I got to play an old one from the late 50's for a time. Best guitar I've ever played (& I'm a Gibson guy). That single bridge pup was staggeringly good. It just screamed the blues.

[@bobboh1548]

Hey Matthew, great playing and great guitar. Traffic was a band in the 60's with Steve Winwood, Dave Mason, Chris Wood, and Jim Capaldi. They wrote a song called Pearly Queen that was real popular around 1968.

[@CapstoneTider]

The black pickguard definitely fits this mean guitar the best.

[@SixStringSlinger1]

Matthew, I'm a huge lover of SRV, Jimi, Rory Gallagher and all the greats. I didn't know it was possible but man, you are becoming my absolute favorite guitar player. I've already learned all of your songs. You're kickass man. Don't EVER sell yourself short.

[@axtonkahler7360]

Dude. Every time I listen to you play I can feel my dad looking on with me, we lost him almost 15 years ago but I KNOW he'd have been 100% vibing. Thank you for the music you make!!

[@michaelorajekwe9147]

Sorry for your loss man :,(

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Axton, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank YOU!

[@shawnmartin4701]

Best sounding telecaster I have ever heard. Has a certain presence to the sound.

[@dorfsteen]

It's funny how guitars, really good guitars get the ship played out of them. they get to look rough but that's the love that they're getting through the years because it's so good.

[@akasgsvirgil9503]

The intonation of that guitar is incredible.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@ronmorey3475]

You're not only a great player, but also an excellent curator and historian of these instruments. Thanks for all you do!

[@MatthewScottmusic]

thank you, I have worked diligently at both aspects!

[@stratmagic6893]

Nothing like these old wood guitars. When Leo made these guitars the wood was already many decades old. Great find.

[@mattrogers1946]

Exactly! They don't make em like they used to.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Ya just can't beat it..

[@shermanhathaway631]

this IS THE TONE when I think of Tele's. Have owned a few good ones long ago, but went to bass over 50 years ago, still playing.

[@livingabovethe12th]

There was a funk band around 1974 from Miami called Pearly Queen (also a title of a Dave Mason song) ....they were funk with kind a Cuban rhythm vibe. Songs they were (kinda) known for were 'super star' and 'stop jive n' .

[@rickriccardi4741]

I think that Pearly Queen was written by Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

I think that is the band.

[@beastscooter]

It's not just that the old Esquire is a total cool guitar, it's also that you are an excellent and worthy player. Not many can make it sing like you!

[@bciecko1]

Man, the riffs coming out right after the 6:33 mark, just killer. Sounds so good.

[@stephenstevens6573]

Absolutely fantastic guitar!! That pickup is amazing!!! Dont let that one go, brother!!! Thank you for the extended playing demo!!

[@kdtrimble]

Joe could not have left his guitar to a better person than you Matthew. You can not only really appreciate it, you can play the hell out of it. Cheers buddy.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

I will do my best my friend!

[@procrastinator6902]

Agreed, I'd much rather see these guitars go to someone who will both appreciate AND play them. Instead of someone who locks them up or just puts them on display never to be touched again. No matter what historic or nostalgic value we place on them, Fenders were always meant to be a sort of "working man's" guitar to be played, tinkered with, adjusted to player preferences, etc. Not to be collectibles or museum pieces!

[@jimmypennell8831]

Yes. This young man plays the hell out of those guitars 😅

[@UkuleleBobbyKemp]

🔊 Watched on the iMac w'Sound thru my Bose PA system!! 🔊 Ha ha - definitely sounding *Right* my friend. Beautiful - and thanks for looking after these old girls... 🙏 Bobby 🎵

[@MashaT22]

Stunning guitar! Can’t wait to see its restoration as it ventures into its next life.

[@o.r.grinter7763]

The Esquire has always been such an intriguing guitar. So raw and such interesting character

[@cemsarioglu5947]

Unbelieveable sound from that pick up !

[@jamesf5963]

Very cool story and axe. Traffic wrote a song called Pearly Queen that was made more well known by Dave Mason's cover in the early 70's

[@johnkehe9082]

Spectacular tones and playing. Esquires are special. And for those who argue that an Esquire is just like playing a regular Tele without the neck pickup… nope. Position 1 bypasses all the tone controls. It’s pure tone.

[@paulgomes5218]

Are We All the Same ... you are rockin the house with that tune!

[@MrGibsn1960]

Damnit man. That thing is the best mix of sweet and power. What a monster!

[@williamphillips1852]

You are one lucky dude! That guitar is one of a life time! The tone is absolutely killer. Has that Vince Gill tele tone!

[@dunk3793]

Wow she's a beauty, loving the dark orange nitro on the neck. Super sweet tones Matthew :)

[@jonashuckphoto]

oh damn that sound... love the tone of the bridge pickup with the tone rolled off a lot.

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

Wow the combination of your playing an the quality of that guitar 🎸 the sounds is probably the best I've heard. Beautiful

[@ReFretted]

That is a very special sound. Congratulations on being the current caretaker.

[@paulhancock7670]

Awesome guitar and fantastic playing. Perfect tele tone, thanks.

[@tonycross2449]

Man that thing sings like a ringing bell! That's a million $$ tone man! When you tuned down and adjusted the tone control it almost sounds like you have a light fuzz pedal on it

[@jasonsapp792]

Wow another video I have missed ... And another guitar I would also happily own .. what a beautiful example... Sounds damn good!

[@collectivesartori]

Very nice. Super snappy and raw sound.

[@jorge711]

What a beauty. Gorgeous.

[@mikeb5372]

I love the smokey bar look of that guitar. You're really good at finding nice old instruments and really good at playing em too

[@pauleddy5146]

From what I remember "pearly queen" was part of pearly kings and queens. A London organized charity from working class culture. They wore suits with buttons made from mother of pearl in various designs. A song was written about them, or in reference. Traffic? With Steve Winwood? I believe I remember Dave Mason doing that one. I had his live album. Also a reference to in lyrics from Wishbone Ash? A 70s band name? Possible. Being part of, then, pop culture in London, bands would have reference them. Or used it as a name.

[@TheSixfinger1]

That tone is to die for! Gorgeous! ❤

[@andrewmasterman2034]

Unbelievably good.

[@Chris-uo2vs]

EXCELLENT SOUND....YOU MAKE IT TALK .....GREAT STYLE.....KEEP GOING.

[@MrBossei]

So much feel and soul in your playing ☀️🤩 And that sound 🥳

[@Allen-tm9xn]

It don't get no better than that ,some of the best tone I've heard in a long time.

[@martymay9723]

You are a star in the eclipse of the moon and the sun and very shortly now you will shine through. Love you Matt, keep posting and stop buying those guitars!!!

[@5150show]

What a sweet guitar

[@BluesInSeattle]

Dude that's legit. Such a simple guitar that it's pretty much perfect.

[@alpenglow4243]

Love the patina on the bridge. Nice find.

[@jcburger733]

You really know how to squeeze out the best tones out of any guitar. The esquire sounds great. Looking forward to your release of your album. Love the songs I’ve heard!!

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thank you always Joe that means so much to me. 👍🏻

[@joaorepolho6152]

The tones on this specific video are just mesmerizing, Matthew. Well done!

[@frakognome4434]

Wow, and that's the dark menace of a BRIDGE pick up!

[@StratmanJerry]

Dude that bridge pickup is crazy good sounding. Holy crap

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Absolutely agree. But the neck pickup is a bit too quiet.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Little microphonic but thank you!✌🏻

[@earjwee]

Some of the best Tone i've ever heard

[@LeftyPem]

Absolutely perfect tone.

[@kevinedgeman4259]

That old board has a great tone... definitely worth a minor restoration Congratulations Matthew

[@philwhitmarsh7746]

That fuzzy sound a 6:17 is awesome! Found "Pearly Queen," a band from the 1970's with a little Googling.

[@highdb1]

Great tone, note clarity and sustain. And of course great tasteful playing.

[@keithborgmeyer136]

Your channel is fucking great period.

[@allmanbrother]

Oh Matthew..keep that one! Watch loads of your vids, love your playing and taste and that guitar sounds absolutely PREMO!

[@rocinblues]

That guitar has soul! Cheers

[@CasperHoegh]

Really dig the drop d tele sound. Sounds massive, well done. Makes me think of the song Valley of the Silver Moon by Jonathan Wilson

[@jeffreycash3662]

Very Black Crow... Love it.

[@SnuSlavin]

Beautiful....

[@patriotic80]

Not a fan of one tele pickup but that is a gorgeous guitar. Bet it plays like a dream.🤘😎🤘

[@stuarthightower418]

I think you have found the Holy Grail. What a great sounding guitar.

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous history, and thankyou. Particularly the Esquire history. And a fine piece.

[@Nico-tm5lf]

Hey Matthew! I would love to see some kind of collection tour in the future! Your playing and your Guitars are just breathtaking, especially for a beginner like me who plays an squier strat. So please go ahead and make us all jealous with your stunning set up, it is so hard to find nice guitars like yours here in europe!

[@activese]

Hey Mathew, thank you for being you, and reminding me, about being humble, because yes, of any guitar, we are only caretakers, while we are allowed by (God), life or health. Cheers, and take care.

[@B2Rockin]

Damn the sound in that intro gave me chills! Rock on brother, congratulations on that amazing Esquire and keep up the great playing and content! Thank you for sharing! 🤘🏻🎸🍻

[@MatthewScottmusic]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@carrielittlecplaster1620]

i know its you tube, but i can feel the mojo comming off that esquier. KILLER AXE!!!!!

[@davidkieltyka9]

Killer tone in dropped D with the tone knob rolled back a bit. Sounds great overall too!

[@perryj8850]

Awesome!! You definitely struck gold with this one.

[@dskim5848]

You found it Matt. That guitar has super persona and it likes you! That pickup sings all day. You are great player but that axe magnifies it!

[@ryanfulldark2775]

Best sounding Tele/Esquire I’ve heard you play yet! That bridge pickup does the thing! Rich and bitey at the same time!

[@jeffpfannenstiel1011]

I swear you can HEAR the smoke and nicotine in that thing. Incredible.

[@TheSeanCreagh]

That pickup sounds absolutely fantastic.

[@michaelaiello9525]

Your guitar collection at this point is ridiculously sick. I have no idea how you do this. Incredible playing as usual.

[@juliansw3110]

I think the previous owners and their inheritors may seek him out to be the caretaker of these treasures knowing their legacy will be respected and preserved. I know if I was in that situation, I'd rather have someone like Matthew looking after and loving it than selling to a reseller only to flip it for a profit and losing the instrument's story.

[@michaelaiello9525]

I never considered that. I try and imagine SRV, Hendrix, Duane Allman, Beck or any other great guitarist caretaking the legacy of as many phenomenal, collectible and likely very expensive guitars as Matthew at this point. Maybe Mayer has a roomful of Fenders too from those wanting to pass on a legend .. but we just don’t know about it.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Sometimes they do find me, but more often than not, I find them!

[@jon210478]

Now that’s a dandy tone! Smoking axe right there ❤

[@toreilly100]

What a beauty!! Wow

[@chillpillology]

you make that one sing. sounds amazing.

[@markellis6668]

Thats beautiful. Very lucky

[@heinzlentzen6129]

You love what you're doing,! Keep on

[@austingaines7617]

This guitar has such a nice soul

[@fanoboss]

that thing rings out. i love the black guard

[@ian2armannduccio]

Mary Poppins came out in 1964, featuring animated pearly kings and queens alongside live real actors, and I still don't know how they did that!

[@eugenestein278]

Thank you for the great content and playing Matthew. And I don’t see how you can give away that guitar. I’ve seen you play a lot of instruments and watching this video I can see how you are really connecting with this guitar. I think she’s yours.

[@stiglinneberg751]

Fantastic sound! Good sustain. Fender baseman amp combined with that crispy but warm single coil neck pick-up. You're obviusly a good guitar player as well to bring out that beautiful Fender Esquir sound. I am sold👍

[@lakervoxx597]

Dude, just had to jump on and say the singles sound SICK!!! Exactly what the world needs. Rock and Roll brother ✌🏼

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Man thank you so much for saying that.

[@dp9550]

just an awesome sounding tele!!!

[@FIVE_DOLLAR-DAVE]

Snarling with a smile

[@opengee]

There is a cool song by Traffic called "Pearly Queen"... it was recorded/released in 1968. That Esquire looks really cool!

[@BobPerrone]

Pearly Queen is a well known great song by Steve Winwood / Traffic

[@Funkybassuk]

Pearly Kings and Pearly Queens are Cockney Londoners in England who wear sparkly outfits. It’s a traditional thing and there aren’t many of them left anymore.

[@fallingdownalot]

I bought a sequinned suit from a pearly queen and she could drink more wine than I’d ever seen…..

[@ericmojave6061]

@@fallingdownalot haha is this from a song?

[@markhorton1718]

​@@fallingdownalot That's the first thing I thought of too,lol!!

[@monteroc2303]

@@fallingdownalot Traffic!

[@booitsnick]

We call them crossdressers/trannys here in the US

[@danielgriffith3633]

That's one sweet axe- great playing

[@birdsfabulous]

Just perfectly imperfect!!! Congrats

[@deaconddd]

I must say, I’m a fan of “Tele” Matthew Scott 😊

[@HungryH1951]

Shades of early Jeff Beck. Esquire sounds great. Excellent find.

[@nathanbottrell2529]

Fingers crossed it is what you think it is mate!