My Dad’s amazing guitar collection. Must see!

[@paulgeorgia8013]

My ex-wife, Plaintiff, once asked me: “Who do you love more...me, or your guitar?” I said “ Well, that depends....which guitar are we talking about?”

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Love it! I laughed out loud at that. Read it out to my wife..... 🤣

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

You were married to Plaintiff, too?? Man, that bisch sure gets around...😂

[@sesa1076]

I could never truly love an inanimate object. But then again I’d never want to spend every waking second with an animate one. (335 for me)

[@ChrisWilson-mg1it]

Haha

[@cpguitars1]

That gave me a laugh.

[@nmcg2587]

Your Dad has a real passion He's gonna stay young forever! Thanks to you and your Dad for sharing all these gems.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you N McG 👍. He’ll be pleased to read your comment.

[@musicmann1967]

Everybody's a teenager again when they start looking at guitars!

[@joycerichardson1810]

Oh, yes! Those Gretsches got me!

[@patrolduty8715]

Ok, I showed this video for my wife. And she approved my idea of a wonderful guitar collection like your dad. She also allowed me to buy new guitar every year or two. Today is a good day to die, hahahaha. Thank you!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

🤣, love it! Yes, well I wish you well in expanding your collection 🤘

[@normc8169]

How Lucky to have a so cool dad.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Indeed! Thank you Norm, his influence on me runs very deep.

[@Stratboy999]

Now this gentleman has impeccable taste. Awesome stuff, and I love the joy that he clearly takes in having them.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Stratboy999. Glad you enjoyed the vid 👍

[@johnnybravoski7048]

Give your Dad a hug every chance you get. His enthusiasm is contagious. (It got you, right?) Thanks for sharing! This made my Sunday morning.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Johnny, what a lovely comment 👍

[@buckachiddy]

This gentleman is clearly a connoisseur. What a superb set (that must be worth a small fortune, collectively, given the condition)

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

Amazingly Beautiful guitars ! Each one is pristine , like mint condition ! Dad must also love his guitars !You can just hear the appreciation in his voice ! He is a proud owner of a world class collection !

[@gusgozar4628]

I am dying with envy and drooling over your wonderful guitars. Now at 76 I am still dreaming of owning and playing one those guitars.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks for watching Gus 👍

[@gusgozar4628]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 I’d sure will be glad to see you or your dad play.

[@vintagebrew1057]

I don't play myself but I love looking at vintage guitars. They are works of art. Great collection. Thanks.

[@MrJoeydano]

Awesome we just have to live forever to have time to play them all 🎸😳👍

[@mickmohacsi1352]

Your dad is a man after my own heart...you can never have enough Guitars!!!! What a great collection!

[@walshy2116]

Wow what a bunch of beauties. I mean gorgeous!!!

[@astewart9410]

Thank you for this tour - what a beautiful bunch of guitars! So much to love!

[@miltonalmonte7126]

Amazing guitars spectacular

[@LewisDalton]

Wow!!! What a beautiful collection. Very nice 👍

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Lewis 😀

[@ruinunes3081]

whaoooooooooooooooo ... so many beautiful loveliness

[@tyecook9630]

I have 2 squire strats...and I love them!..

[@sonnydaze6071]

You are so lucky to have a father like you have. He is an awesome man i wish i could spend some time with the two of you. Great relationship you both have together. I appreciate te both of you. Thanks so very much.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks so much for that lovely comment Sonny Daze 🙏

[@williamwinn948]

awesome guitar collection how cool it must of been to grow up around this collection.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Yes, I guess it’s no wonder I ended up be a guitar guy 😀

[@websurfer1585]

What a fantastic collection, some real beauties there.

[@michaeljordan6008]

My Lord, what a beautiful collection and your dad is a real class act.

[@joycerichardson1810]

Indeed!

[@miltonalmonte7126]

Just lovely unbelievable

[@themrtomward]

The enthusiasm.The joy! is infectious! Thank you father and Paul for showing us where all the good stuff went!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Tom, delighted you enjoyed our wee video. We recently played them all and recorded the results kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWqmaaoaJibgLM

[@Fannypax]

What a collection. Your Dad has great taste.

[@jameswright2230]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful guitar collection with us Mr. Cook.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks James, yes it was a joy to see them all yesterday. Cheers 👍

[@tomkeefe2051]

Yes, thank you sharing your Dad’s collection. Your Dad’s just as much a Rare Gem as those gems, reminds me of Mark K. song “I Dug Up A Diamond”

[@chrisfarrugia5397]

Wonderful ;-) Thanks so much to Dad for showing us his beautiful collection..... I loved the Gretsch guitars !!!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Chris 👍

[@oskie66skye]

Big big RESPECT to your dad and his amazing guitars

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Mitch. My Dad will be delighted his collection is getting such nice comments 👍

[@planet6393]

What a cool dad!

[@BrenQ99]

The guitars were beautiful, your Dad is perfect! You’re a lucky guy.

[@frederickacerra7766]

My mouth dropped wide open .What a collection your dad is a man of taste

[@ronhutcheson5503]

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, two great guitar players there ! Such classic guitars and gentlemen !

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Ah, thank you Ron, delighted to read such a nice comment 👍

[@ronhutcheson5503]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 I've lived in Nashville my entire life and played guitar here. But your style is more "Nashville" than most any player here now. A true honor to see you and your Dad with all his great guitars. Truly inspirational. Thanks to both of you !

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Cheers Ron! Now there’s a bucket list item for me.... To visit Nashville 🤣. One day, one day. Want to visit Gruhn’s guitars! And I want to just sit on a street corner with a coffee and just soak it all up. Maybe see if I can spot me a guitar hero walking by, like a Tom Bukovac !

[@ronhutcheson5503]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 Come on down brother, ill give you the tour ! You are always welcome !

[@BioStuff415]

WOW.... wasn't expecting much... but was well surprised.

[@robboriff]

Thanks for Sharing 👍🏻 What a nice fella Some lovely pieces there Paul 👍🏻

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Robbo fazza! Yes, it was a real joy to see them all. Cheers for watching 😀

[@MPNNag]

I loved the PRS Santana guitar very nice. Again, so glad that a father can share this passion with his son and his son has the passion too! Wonderful, just wonderful.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you MPNNag! Yes, I’m a lucky boy to be able to share that. Cheers 👍

[@patrickromero5365]

Wow that is one awesome guitar collection your Dad has there i love that Stratocaster i never seen one that beautiful in my life its gorgeous.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Patrick, yes his collection is even larger than I remembered! And just look how shiny they all are 😀. Cheers for watching.

[@pierheadjump]

Thanks Paul, & thanks to your Dad. ⚓️

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Our pleasure Keith, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@dubskj01]

Your Dad has impeccable taste in guitars, and thanks to you both for sharing. It's great to see his excitement as he tells the stories behind some of them. I think we all can relate to that. Many thanks.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Don, appreciate your nice comment. 👍

[@SillyMoustache]

How delightful, to have such a cool Dad to share this mutual passion with !

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks man 👍

[@philjones6054]

I thought I had a nice guitar collection but, having watched this, I guess I was wrong!! This collection is off the scale cool. I can't stop salivating!!

[@joycerichardson1810]

It's unreal! And the condition of them is superb.

[@FGg503]

A beautiful collection and one to be proud of!

[@suggo3326]

Beautiful collection, your dads got impeccable taste!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Andy!

[@toddyb1525]

Great collection.........amazing...........You are being an awesome caretaker of a lot of guitar history.

[@Skybluetoo]

That was absolutely fascinating. Thanks for posting that. What a collection!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Marc. Yes, I’d forgotten just how many he has, and just how shiny he keeps them 🤣. Cheers for watching Marc

[@jamesmaddock259]

So that’s where they all are !!!

[@edgeofeternity101]

Remarkable taste your father has. I can't remember how many times I said 'WOW" when he open the case. Thank you both for sharing.

[@hooters28]

You know what I just randomly clicked on this for no real reason and felt compelled to leave a small comment to say how nice the video was to watch. A loving father and son reminiscing. Thank you for posting it.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Shed Loads, what a nice comment to leave! Delighted you liked my vid. 👍

[@johnnytruck2009]

Your Dad has awesome taste in guitars! Good for him!!

[@martinstensby7377]

I am salivating... I hope these beautiful pieces of art are being played every now and then, not just stuck away in cases. Fantastic collection!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

He rotates playing them regularly, albeit in the house. And then carefully wipes them down afterward. So whilst they’re not embedded with sweat (like my guitars) they’re are still appreciated and loved. Cheers for watching. 👍

[@silves5412]

Everytime he opens the next case i'm like whoaaaaaa😆😆😆❤❤❤

[@LucasJRice]

Best guitar video on KZbin.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Lucas 😊👍

[@lionelhunt3610]

Respect to your dad and even more to your mom for allowing him to gain such a beautiful collection! My collection stopped at 13, and wife too wise now for me to sneak anymore in;)

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

What a great video. Your Dad has a great collection. I watched the video twice. Thanks for sharing.

[@yourdrummer2034]

I love your Dad's enthusiasm going through these guitars and I think that Gibson acoustic sounds incredible!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Cheers Scott, delighted you enjoyed the vid 👍

[@ejoey64]

Yeah very responsived Gibson accoustic i ever heard in my life ✌

[@mrtambourineman6107]

I have the same guitar and yes I can confirm it sounds good

[@joycerichardson1810]

Those older Gibson jumbos and even the J-45s have so much volume and fullness.

[@iamjamieross]

Love your old man’s enthusiasm, fantastic chat - superb video, what a collection! The Tennessean @ 6:55 might be my fav...

[@adamwalker1353]

Wow, just WOW!!!

[@glennevans5824]

Very nice to see you and yr DAD...my son never took up guitar...so I open cases and all of mine ..give me something special...Les Paul,Tele,Strat...had to have at least one good one of each..but 67 I’m winding down but passion still there...I heard Gibson reissued now the gold Les Paul deluxe mini buckers like 70’s...not the 2015 debacle....cheers from NYC...

[@MisterTee]

That’s a great collection and your Dad is clearly one of he coolest Dads around

[@gregpineda8660]

Wow.Your loving Dad is truly an electric guitar fanatic and has a great,amazing and incredible taste in high---quality and " high---end" electric guitars that cost thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars in today's market and it will even cost more in many,many and many futures to come considering and knowing that he owns 25 guitars.I love his Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster collections as well as his Paul Reed Smith and Rickenbacker electric guitars.And awesome video or vlog,Paul Stafford Cook!!!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Greg, delighted you liked the vid. My Dad is really proud to see so many nice comments! 🙏👍

[@kentbeery4697]

Great collection thank you for sharing

[@tcm6756]

Great guitars, great Father, great Son! Very special to see this.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Many thanks TCM, cheers for watching my wee vid 👍

[@becausegang7266]

It doesn’t matter what the subject is, hearing someone talk so passionately about what they love is always great. This collection is something else and your dad is cool as fuck. Peace and love to you both

[@73challenger5031]

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[@MrPhotodoc]

Quality over quantity. Very good.

[@trilogyopus]

Shockingly good collection. Thank you for sharing.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you trilogyopus! I’ve told my Dad that his first KZbin appearance seems to have been a hit! Cheers for watching.

[@ianhumm531]

A beautiful guitar collection thank you for sharing

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Ian 👍

[@craighunter953]

What a collection! Your dad seems like a champion too:)

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Craig! Appreciated

[@joelewisband879]

This is great..thanks for sharing it was a joy to watch you and your dad talk guitars he has quite an impressive collection...and a very talented son.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you for the compliment! Delighted you enjoyed the vid 👍

[@LateBoomerGR]

Wow. What a beautiful collection. His taste in guitars especially got my attention since I love strats and Gretsch guitars. Thank you for sharing. I truly enjoyed this.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Shaun! Yes, a lovely collection, delighted you enjoyed the vid 👍

[@joycerichardson1810]

What a fantastic collection! Your dad is so passionate about his guitars...lovely man. Thank you for sharing.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks, I’m delighted you enjoyed the vid! Cheers 🍻

[@CMCK19]

Love this video! Your dads a funny man “Cheeky bastard, it’s 2 grand and he’s being sarcastic” had me in bits! I’ve not got a collection quite like this but have a couple strats and a beautifully faded cherry red 1971 ES-335 that I’ll never part with

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Connor, delighted you enjoyed our wee video. I’m intrigued by your beautifully faded ES-335 from ‘71. My mind is conjuring up a lovely image!

[@joycerichardson1810]

I still have my first electric--a 1965 Gibson ES-330 TD...sunburst. Still love it. But now, I'm a bass player!

[@RikHoward.]

That is a mint collection. Thank you both for sharing with us.

[@micksleight6532]

I'm about the same age as your dad and I too am guitar mad. We will both have similar memories of cheap 50s guitars with ads in the paper for them costing 6gns on easy payments. Drooling over guitar catalogues from Ivor Mairants and Hofner. Then living through the sixties as teenagers, what a time! I've collected a few guitars over the years too but not quite like your dad's. Hope he has many more years of enjoyment from that wonderful collection.

[@shahnawazvlog6266]

Guitar madness love it🧡🌹🌹👍👍👍👍🎶🎶🎶 Great video show show how much his love his guitars

[@nycmaverick]

I wish we could get a part 2 where you guys light some of them up so we can hear them.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Good idea....! Cheers for watching 👍

[@joeseymour4073]

Yes! That's a must! I'm sure we'll see a mint condition vintage amp, and/or an old worn one that sounds gorgeous and has a hundred stories to tell. Cheers! 👍

[@brianbond7856]

Wow absolutely brilliant collection just brilliant

[@harseybaber]

A stunning collection indeed! Much love and respect to your Father and yourself. As each one came out of its case I said I'll take that one - no wait - that one.... no........ Great stuff guys! Bless you both!

[@alfieodcosta6294]

You are lucky to have father like him

[@JKyfdo]

Awesome collection, your dad is so enthusiastic, lots of respect

[@davidherringgo]

Wow thanks for sharing this amazing collection of your dad's Blown Away such quality and well taken care of instruments

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you David, and each guitar has its own duster 🤣. Cheers for watching.

[@dutchjonnie]

Thanks for sharing the joy of owning such a lovely collection of guitars. My wife, an excellent pianist, owns an upright and a Roland keyboard and doesn't see the need for anymore. Unfortunately she applies the same logic to my guitars... a mere 5 is 3 to many! Over the past 50 years I have enjoyed buying, owning, holding and smelling( yes my classical smells lovely!) my guitars as much as I've enjoyed trying to play them and has given me enormous pleasure. Note to young guitarists I regret selling any of my guitars and would love to have them all back. Thanks again and keep collecting!

[@christopherclarke3022]

Thank you that was great. May he continue to an extreme ripe age and continue to enjoy those beautiful guitars.

[@h.l.westlake6083]

I must say I truly admire the love you both share for lovely guitars along with the true passion. Trying to find propper words to express the warmth this glorious union of father and son sharing what they love together. Semi speechless and much respect from Maine on a chilly winter day. Cheers, HW

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Loved your comment HW, made me smile. Thanks for watching, enjoy your day 🙏

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

WoW, what a great collection! Well cared-for, too. Thanks very much to you and your dad for sharing them with us!!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Our pleasure, thanks James👍

[@wadeguidry6675]

Big respect to your mom. Wives are usually the roadblock to a fine collection such as this.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Wade, I hear you 🤣. Cheers for watching

[@toppertruthio]

If the wife moans,buy a drum set

[@svenfigueroa312]

Never ever listen to her. Down the road, these are investments. Simple.

[@paulcartwright2810]

Sven you are so right...my bank balance is rubbish but I've got some nice guitars in my man cave that I can enjoy now...that I'll enjoy until I get old...some might say I'm already old now at 52 lol..but I get more pleasure from them than the 10 k I'd have in the bank if I'd stuck to a cheap strat copy ...live now play later

[@svenfigueroa312]

Paul Cartwright i’m 49. I ALMOST sold my first one. Well, i did, to one of my top5 best friends, but i was cleaning it before taking it to him and in between that he had something to do and then 1 day passed and...next time we talked he wasn’t thrilled and say let’s cancel and i said cool. Years later(2017) my dad died of cancer. And that first guitar he bought it for me for a bday. He actually went with me to the music store(this was in the 1980s. Gibsons, fender, kramers, hamers, ibanez... store had them all) and said pick the one you think will be right for you and as a beginner. I chose a red hondo h-700 all-star. $250. Still have it today and i will NEVER ever sell it!

[@johnfair62]

Awesome! You have a wonderful Dad and boy what a nice collection.

[@NASTXL]

That 4th guitar. Honey, Paul Reed Smith. Beautiful!

[@tim05519]

that was fun, thanks for sharing your collection - some nice Gretsch's!

[@donnakev1]

Great video Paul 👍👍

[@calgingerbread3526]

Nice comment. All u need to do now is change ur profile picture!( just kidding)👍🏼

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Tottenhamtillidie. Yes, it was a joy to see them all yesterday. Cheers for watching.

[@wwland]

Now, THAT is a collection!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks wwland 😃

[@shartne]

Your dad has good taste in guitars for sure. I was worried what my wife would think if I bought a second guitar. Now I think I will.

[@stevethorpe3477]

Don't worry' it not until you get into double figures that the trouble starts, after that 25 or maybe 35 is not such an issue as they don't see where you have hidden them!

[@davidbarber5707]

Pleasure to watch. Fantastic collection. Fantastic taste.

[@bungy007]

What a smashing chap your Father is... You both have a very close and strong bond which shines through. An enviable collection worth a 'mint' - I'm sure. For me, the Gretsch guitars won my heart - works of art. The best was that Hofner. Looked online with a view to buying for years back in the early 2000s 😎😎

[@calgingerbread3526]

I’m Paul’s son. That is a very nice thing to say!

[@bungy007]

@@calgingerbread3526 Hi Cal. Seems like you won the lottery in the family department. Cool Dad and cool grandfather. Of course, non of this guitar collection and playing would exist without the unsung heroines - your Mum and Grand-mum! Are you also following the family thirst for guitars and amps or are you on your own mission in life? Either way, if you follow your heart and dreams you won't regret much. My thang was to travel the world and I sure have done that more than most!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Hi Rocksteady! Yes, I’ll echo my son’s words and thank you for your lovely comment, appreciated. It’s amazing how you get to know your subscribers a little. Even though you’re way over there in Thailand, I feel a little more connected to you (and this wider KZbin / guitar community) as time goes on. Amazing, this world is getting smaller!

[@bungy007]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 Hi Paul. Cheers. Travelling opens up the mind and heart - much the same as music. Right back at you on how your channel brings people closer together - you only have to look at how I ran into another subscriber while talking Blues Junior and Boss Katana on Facebook.

[@calgingerbread3526]

Rocksteady, I am now a subscriber!

[@mauricebrown9183]

Very very nice guitar collection , along with a bit of history to go along with showing them ! Congrats to your dad and keep up the good work .

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Wow 2 things first : This guy had a good job, he also had a very understanding wife. The great thing about collecting guitars these days is it's like collecting art, the prices only go one way.

[@chaos4316]

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed watching this. I’m a bit of a collector and have some interesting and rare guitars too. I like seeing other people’s collections, they’re always very unique to the person. If the old boy would like to see them I’m happy to show him.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you chaos4316, appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍

[@glennsblog6686]

A true guitar collector and lover of music

[@kerrybayton8356]

What a fantastic collection.. Those gretsch are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your guitars..

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Kerry! Yes, he keeps them tucked away in their cases, so it always amazes me just how “pristine” they are! Cheers for watching 👍

[@shahnawazvlog6266]

Now I just learn you can never have enough guitars🌹🌈🎷🎷

[@joycerichardson1810]

Never!

[@mikemagnum7987]

Paul, what a pleasure it was to meet your Dad and get to see his collection of beautiful guitars! Thank you for doing this video, it was very enjoyable watching both of you with these fine instruments...

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Mike, my pleasure 👍