Molly Tuttle & Tommy Emmanuel - My Go-To Guitars

00:00 Intro
00:16 Molly's Pre-War dreadnought
01:49 Tommy's custom Maton
03:00 Tommy's soundboard percussion
03:56 Tommy's tuning preferences
05:13 Maintenance and setup on tour
08:21 Outro
Two of the most extraordinary acoustic guitarists in the world talk us through the guitars they rely on to achieve stellar performances, from Molly's custom Pre-War dreadnought to Tommy's bespoke Maton acoustic. Along the way, the duo explain how they get their stunning live sound, discussing pickup systems, setup and preferences for the guitars they bring to life on the world's great stages.

[@vincentsubmarinismo774]

The force is strong in these two ⚡⚡

[@kansasblues]

2 jedi guitarist right there

[@michaelfuller34]

CGP’s

[@johnod203]

Don't know why, but I just like to listen to Tommy. Whatever he is talking about. Why? I don't know. Love the guy.

[@billhosono7468]

Molly is so beautiful.

[@acousticarchivefortwayne930]

Like sitting down with two good friends who just happen to be extraordinary musicians and extremely nice people. Thanks.

[@tatters72]

A very beautiful old friend, who passed a few years ago, turned me on to Molly's music. There's sadness and happiness every time I hear her play.

[@brianbates1873]

Two absolute Jedi Masters. Imagine picking with these two. I think the smile would last for weeks

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you both for sharing with us.

[@tahoemike5828]

More, more, more of these please!

[@el0blaino]

A ton of interesting insights woven into a free and easy conversation! What a delight to listen to these artists.

[@sungxiao-xian6107]

Thanks a million! Great show! 😊

[@kevincrouch3956]

Two of my favourite people...winner!

[@greensavant2573]

Wow, so precious, beautiful, and one of a kind. Love the dreadnought guitar too!

[@saygincigsar1383]

my guitar hero and the girl i love . thank u both for everything.

[@mickyboy1955]

I saw them live a few weeks ago in my home town in Norfolk.They were fantastic.Incredibly talented people.

[@mattkozink7488]

Going to see Tommy tomorrow night (2/23/24) at the Paramount Theater in Denver. I didn't know if there was an opening performer but if there is I sure hope it is Molly. That would be a slice of heaven.

[@onepartyroule]

Beautiful guitar, beautifully played.

[@stratocastme1134]

What a great video. Nice job.

[@shashilight]

Great music! Fabulous people! Awe-inspiring shirt!

[@American-Dragon]

Molly is so pretty

[@nige99]

She's lovely isn't she . Saw her in real life in Bath uk .... just wow ❤😢

[@guitjammin4710]

Tommy, I appreciate that you have the CGP on your fretboard carrying on the tradition of Chet Atkins! Molly, love your music and recently picked up your last two CDs(Crooked Tree & City of Gold). Looking forward to seeing your concert when you're in town!

[@ron88303]

Tommy: Legend. Molly: Legend in the making (if not already there).

[@ddnsconsulting]

Molly was stellar at the Crossroads concert last September. ❤

[@clstrat837]

Dang this is awesome.

[@andrejgregoric1324]

been on a concert in London Cadogan hall in January. Amazing.

[@SiggyMe]

A worthy statement never bring a knife to a gunfight. You both are extremely talented and easy to listen to and to watch. I say that Molly is easier on the eyes and both on the ears. Maybe sometime I can get to see both of you playing the same stage.

[@user-ey7jo8cz1o]

Thanks for the equipment maintenance. pointers.

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bella/Magnifico.💓💓💓💓💓💓👑

[@craigkeller]

Molly is so gracious! Sweet

[@don911donny9]

Gotta look after the tools of your trade 👍

[@anthonyhart1972]

2 legends

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

MOLLY TURTLE & TOMMY EMMANUEL CAN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT.

[@alan4sure]

Molly who? 😂😂

[@yngveskarphedinssons]

Tommy and Phil Emmanuel were guitar gods in Australia. MIss Phil a brilliant player.

[@richardkenna149]

Yup... what a loss..

[@danherrick2310]

I was hoping to hear Molly talk more!

[@shashilight]

This is just part of the whole interview. Molly talks quite a bit more in the other part of the interview.

[@huckstaunfiltered8200]

Mr @TommyEmmanual that shirt is fire sir...

[@Michellexd789]

wow

[@ps-bi2sr]

Looking to hear more from Molly on her guitar care...

[@richardgreen8677]

I saw these two at the apex in bury st edmunds last month, f a b u l o u s !!!

[@marcflickinger7476]

Tommy’s shirt = 🔥

[@crazycat1345]

Molly has a very nice sounding guitar.

[@jakepelton420]

Tommy's shirt game is unparalleled. Truly the blouse GOAT

[@noelbrian55]

That Pre-War played by her is unreal…

[@peterwassmuth4014]

💯💥‼

[@bertieborough]

I think that when Molly refers to having heard Tommy play drums, she is referring to the fact that Tommy used to be a drummer, in fact when he was in the band Goldrush in the late 70's early 80's where his brother Phil was the lead guitarist and Tommy was the drummer. They only released one album, but it was a great album.

[@richardkenna149]

Goldrush changed my life..

[@SingSurfStrum]

Beautiful Humans

[@andrewwalsh531]

nice opening riff by Molly.....Little Sadie by the great Doc Watson :))

[@mademepickaname]

Awesome. Kind of surprised Molly didn't know about Tommy's gouged up makeshift scratchpad.

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

she probably did just making the interview more interesting

[@sophiafakevirus-ro8cc]

Tommy is so used to being interviewed he took over the interview

[@petersheely7246]

👌👌😎

[@williamford6142]

#1 CGP

[@fordsrestorations970]

Yeah Tommy and Molly they work good together.... I just let them say whatever they want and play whatever they want , no problem.

[@deandee8082]

molly has some AMAZING right hand strumming skills, I haven't seen anything like her right hand strumming since roy clark I spose? just phenomenal, to me anyways .. what can ya say about Tom I mean is it a dream or?

[@samking224]

I'm laughing because I just noticed the surface of Tommy's guitar is all scratched up near the bridge. Oh, they go on and talk about it, lol. There was another video (I can't find it now) where he takes an unmarred guitar and a tool of some sort and scratches the finish up, made me cringe a bit. He does it so he can run his finger tips across the scratches and add a certain sound effect to his playing. Saw him last year at a local theater, and going again soon. It was a cool show, a lot of energy. Saw Molly a couple of times too, also very good shows. Would like to see them together in a show.

[@fredsmith6324]

you guys are great players, less talking and more playing!

[@Freeontheland2030]

I'm curious what GD lyric Molly wrote inside her guitar?

[@cruzanstx]

I heard he uses stainless steel frets. I'd love to know if this is true and what model he uses. Similarly, how often are frets dressed.

[@robnowlin7285]

Molly using a banjo clawhammer technique.

[@longgrayline8055]

He learned a lot from the Beatles. It’s all about the entertainment.

[@marcusmood4310]

Nice, Billy Strings calls Tommy a Jedi on Theo Von and now it's all over the comments. Coincidence? I think not. Tommy is the GOAT.

[@Gratefulman1965]

Only people Missing are Nancy Wilson and Billy strings.

[@riobabic8960]

Takamine classical guitars feel the best in my hands !

[@alan4sure]

Lol. You have inexpensive hands I guess😅

[@riobabic8960]

@@alan4sure Japan makes better cars and guitars than USA !

[@alan4sure]

@@riobabic8960 cars, yes.

[@riobabic8960]

@@alan4sure but it is a good come back !

[@StopFear]

I wonder how many people who saw what those scratches are for will now go scratch their guitars

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Pertaining to all of the line-in's and line-out's and other jacks on the front and back of amplifiers, I highly recommend that EVERYONE buy a spray can of high quality DRY FORMULA electrical contact cleaner. MAKE SURE YOU'RE BUYING & USING ONLY THE DRY FORMULA, because there are "lubricating" versions of these electrical contact spray cleaners for automotive electrical purposes that calls for special lubrication in addition to cleaning the contacts. DO NOT USE THE LUBRICATING TYPE ON ANY GUITAR AMP..........ONLY THE DRY FORMULA. If you perform/play out a lot, and/or you live or travel through humid environments, ya want to spray ALL of your line-in's & line-outs, as well as ALL jacks at least once every 3 months. ( Once a month in extreme conditions. ) This will stop any chances of corrosion in addition to cleaning out any dust, debris, AND moisture. If your amp stays at home or in a studio that is climate controlled, then once or twice a year should be fine. The dry formula completely dries in several minutes...........or you can wait an hour or two to play it safe. NEVER plug anything in until you know they have dried completely. All of your line-in's & line outs, and all other jacks will last much longer. It's also good for control knobs ( the "pots" ), switches, and buttons. Often times, when a musician takes his/her amplifier to an amp tech for service and/or due to "issues"............it is most likely dirty or corroded. In addition to any other work that may be needed in many amps, a good amp tech will always spray everything to clean it as well. But all of the external inputs, outputs, jacks, control knobs, switches, etc can be sprayed by the owner. Amps are just like good automobiles: if you take good care of them, they will take good care of you.

[@rezthered]

Jesus dude let her get a word in.

[@michaelfuller34]

Jesus and Molly Magdalene

[@shashilight]

This is just part of the whole interview. Molly talks quite a bit more in the other part of the interview.

[@richardvalitalo3670]

so the WOOD is prewar.

[@VictorVectorMusic]

You got it wrong Tommy..... Mahogany has that cutting/punchy sound not EIRW which is known for its warmth.

[@gratefulmusicsound8337]

In mass production, Yes. But in a hand of master luthier, They can conduct it the way you never heard and expect for those tone wood.

[@marcusmood4310]

When she says pre-war, she means pre Russia/Ukrainian war presumably, being a 2018.

[@mbsnyderc]

No it's a guitar company.

[@Saladzingers]

Both brilliant players but honestly, I just don’t like the Maton sound. I don’t know if it’s the low action that fingerpickers like combined with undersaddle piezo, but it just always sounds tinny and splatty. Saw these two live and Molly’s tone was head and shoulders above Tommy’s…! I know they’re playing very different styles. Maton seem to like to sponsor virtuosos but I’ve never heard one and thought “ooh, gotta get a Maton”. But I’d kill for a PWGC.

[@keithgreenaway2690]

Tommy has a beautiful Larrivee cutaway that sounds a lot better. Since he is Australian he likes to promote Maton( and he’s probably getting endorsements)

[@nige99]

I know what you mean, molly has the vintage almost Martin tone

[@Saladzingers]

Yeah, I’ve seen Joe Robinson and Emil Ernebro playing Matons, I think they like to go after social media pickers who do a lot of flash stuff. But to be honest, same with Doyle Dykes. Incredible player. Most of his sounds awful to me. Playing those Godin multiac things that sound like a toy, or a super low action signature Guild. Buzzing and snapping all over the place.

[@pieromancer208]

Love Tommy. Always have. But for the love of god allow Molly an opportunity to speak… hahahah😅

[@shashilight]

This is just part of the whole interview. Molly talks quite a bit more in the other part of the interview.

[@stringpicker5468]

Umm it it not a prewar dreadnought. It is made of old wood which was felled then though it is a pretty close copy, there are obvious differences. It is illegal to own Brazilian rosewood unless you can prove it was felled a long time ago-to the point of jail time in some cases.

[@bentfunch1588]

I see how one might think it isn't a pre-war dreadnought. You're right, too! It's a "Pre-War" dreadnought, made by the company: "Pre-War". This isn't a Martin, but they make guitars as close to the original Martin guitars from the pre-war days!

[@Wobbz9413]

It's from the "Pre-War Guitar Company"....🙄

[@nickwrxsti]

Merely owning Brazilian rosewood isn't a crime. Export/Import without CITES (certification) is illegal.

[@alan4sure]

Tommy replaces the jack in the guitar yearly? Lol You'd have trouble finding a simpler piece of hardware with so little to actually fail. Nothing moves inside a jack. Nothing pivots or turns. Those volume controls are far more likely to get noisy than a jack ever would wear out.

[@fatdaddy2859]

Have you ever played a plugged in guitar over who knows how many shows? Shit wears out bro.

[@tribestribes2555]

To much of talks.

[@devasiamunjely]

Sometimes I feel guitars are very sinister, they have a frequency which differs from person to person or the music you play, each guitar sounds different even if they are made by the same luthier or the same materials, you cannot measure the temperament of the instrument but unfortunately the mass factory made guitars have no credibility despite the brand.

[@JuniorFarquar]

A deadhead...ugh

[@blindpew69]

Tommy rather selfish here I feel to hog the convo to this extent. Disrespectful

[@pauledsall5849]

How lucky is she , I think