Vince Gill's 53 Telecaster and How It Changed His Life. (Guitar Stories ep3)

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

When I first wanted a Tele the first person my Dad said I needed to check out was Vince Gill. Fast forward 18 years getting to talk to Vince about his Tele is a real honor for me.

[@colbyjack7074]

Vince: Genuine, sincere, humble, kind, funny and shy. Love Vince.

[@Rixster53]

@colbyjack7404 AND… guess it goes without saying a monster guitar player! Saw vid of a very young Vince sharing a talk show, then playing with Chet Atkins, was very cool…

[@schtepke]

just a wonderful human beeing

[@drop830]

I love Vince Gill, I'm not even a country guy, I'm more of a rock metal guy, but I saw Vince play on some morning show years back, and he amazed me. I've been a fan since. He's an American treasure

[@PhillipHolt-f9r]

Vince is probably thinking when is this overnight

[@dlmyrs]

First time I really saw Vince he was cutting heads against Chet Atkins and he was so damn amazing. He still got showed up by Chet though!

[@iamanovercomer3253]

Back in the day, Vince played with Pure Pierre League

[@thesjkexperience]

Isn’t it great when somebody just breaks through the normal noise and makes you feel guitar in such a special way. 🎉

[@terryfonz4603]

Well he’s touring with the Eagles so he’s playing rock currently and you can see him live. We went in New Orleans what a great show!

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

I have always been a huge Vince Gill fan and had always thought he seemed like the most humble guy ever. So back a few months ago at the Amigo Guitar Show in Nashville I was talking to a dealer at his booth about this $45,000 vintage Tele he had and we were having a great conversation. When all of a sudden I feel somebody bump into me and I turn around to see what had happened and I look up and there is this huge dude standing right next to me and I go "HOLY CRAP!" and he laughs and goes "Yep... holy crap" and it was VINCE! I told him how I had always loved his music and he took a pic with me and chatted with me about this old 56 Strat that another dealer had brought there for him to try. He played it and then let me play it and told them he was going to pass on it but told me I should buy it and we just stood there and talked shop for probably 5 to 10 minutes and he's honestly just a nerd at heart like the rest of us. I told him if I bought that guitar my wife would divorce me and he said "you gotta learn to not tell your wife everything". LOL! He's SUCH a great dude! He said he even takes all his expensive vintage gear on the road with him and everything. He plays the stuff and doesn't just "collect" it. I'm sure your experience with him was the same as mine. What an absolutely great player and even greater person he truly is!

[@Sellarmusic]

Wow what a great experience that must have been! I'll followed him for decades but never had the pleasure of meeting him. I've always pictured him as a humble guy you could talk guitars with all day.

[@kennyg63]

Got to say Hi to him the Bay Hill golf tournament many years ago. He was as nice as could be.

[@evalex71]

Love Vince Gill. Saw him with the Eagles twice and both his voice and guitar playing moved me to tears, it was so beautiful

[@KevinDick-h6f]

Only a few players could have been acceptable for the Eagles to complement their music . Vince Gill filled that gap so well for the Eagles.

[@lucabrasi5070]

Vince is a national treasure. One of those guys that you’d just love to hang out with

[@Wadey1960CS]

My father ALWAYS, I Mean ALWAYS told me from the age of my teens when I got into guitar and music that If I ever got as good as Vince Gill I know how to play. He LOVED Vince’s playing and thought he was the best total package in his heart. Great watch Robert, thank you and Vince for taking the time to share with us 🙏🏻❤️ Brought back some sweet memories.

[@Scottiej41]

He is right up there with ALL of the greats. Vine Gill, Steve Wariner, Roy Clark, Jerry Reed, Brad Paisley, so many of the New and Old country music guys that are such BEAST guitar players. Loved this video.

[@guitarplayer5932]

fender needs to make a vince gill model guitar based on this one, Vince is my fav country guitar player hes so smooth, creative, melodic and technical at the same time

[@kimrileymusic]

Yes!

[@edgewound]

I believe he's turned down a signature offer.

[@guitarplayer5932]

@@edgewound they should just make one anyway, call it the gince vill model lol

[@shahwhaever]

This genuinely made me laugh out loud haha

[@shahwhaever]

He did turn it down. They were working on a signature Strat at one point, but the project was abandoned and the prototype was destroyed in the Nashville flood.

[@misterknightowlandco]

I can’t believe you got an interview with Vince. That’s so cool. He’s a legend indeed. Sings even better that he picks too.

[@TooPunkToBeAPodcast]

Awesome!!! As a metal and hardcore punk guy Vince is still up there as one of my favorite guitarists. Phenomenal player and great dude! Awesome video

[@curtissmith-f5j]

Vince the more I learn about you the more impressed I am. You are truly an unsung guitar star who has covered so many styles but is so humble! You have talent beyond most guitar players out there today. Thank you. I play just to see people smile at the Camden, NJ WATER FRONT. I would love to see you play at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in NJ in 2025,

[@SEGREDOSPROIBIDOS1]

Vince turned down an invitation to join Dire Straits because he knew he was gonna have his break through. Now that’s some serious confidence. Been a fan forever. A true legend.

[@scottwheeler2494]

Damn what an album they could have made in the mid 80's.

[@maximusretrievers]

Vince talked to me and my girlfriend at the Ryman like we were neighbors at the mailbox. Humble, kind, friendly. We were there for a self-guided tour. The box office said we had to go fast and be out by noon before the Vince Gill/Amy Grant Christmas show. As we went to the mic stand for our photo, Vince walked by carrying his Gruhn Versitar acoustic. He smiled and said hello to us. I asked what that unique-looking guitar was. He talked about the instrument and what a great friend George Gruhn has been to him over the years. It was my 60th birthday and it was a wonderful moment.

[@gb-bp1me]

Great story

[@douglasshaw1320]

@@maximusretrievers that was karma.

[@maximusretrievers]

@@douglasshaw1320 What a great comment! I won't ever play or sing like Vince, but I can sure try to pay that kindness and humble attitude forward.

[@Tblanktim-mu1bh]

I don't think you will find another guy that is such a monster musician and guitarist that is that regular and that grounded. Speaks volumes of his character. In a business that is VERY narcissistic. At least not many of them.

[@c.e.anderson558]

He has guitars like most people have clothes . Have shitloads and use just a fraction. But he's a legend .. I bet he has a guitar he's only played once.

[@frankierodriguez8661]

Vince is truly a hero to me, a huge inspiration as a player. but mostly as a human being. Humble and so down to earth being the huge artist he is, not to mention that he is as funny as they come. I absolutely adore Vince Gill, the man from Nashville, Truly a legfend.

[@donneilson3938]

"I like creative people and letting them shine" says a ton about Vince and his world. So involved yet knowing when to let it fly. A true gentleman.

[@lindaturnerjordan5684]

Absolutely!

[@davidharder7512]

One of my all-time favorites of Vince is his solo on "How Great thou Art" that he played with Carrie Underwood. As awesome of a singer that Carrie is, he absolutely stole the show. She may have been the singer, but his "voice" (guitar solo) in that performance was epic. An absolute show stopper. It will bring tears to your eyes. Anyone that hasn't heard that performance needs to stop what they're doing, right now, and pull it up on KZbin. Powerful, is an understatement.

[@michael.darrin1963]

Vince "The Goat" Gill....He is one of Thee Best of all time and such a great person...Thanks for featuring Vince.

[@PulauSwan]

Right oh , name your other two, and throw the cat amongst the pidgeons ......Gatton & Buchanan ? 😊

[@michael.darrin1963]

@@PulauSwan Great choices!!!! I would add Tom Bukovac to any list as well.

[@bee663]

I’m a metal and rock player and I got inspired by Vince in the early 90’s when I first got into playing. His versatility of styles is very admirable. Don’t let his seeming modest fool you, he can rip on the fretboard.

[@rayleather8005]

Vince Gill simply the best, I love the way he explains the simple ( for him) way he breaks down any song / tune into only playing the right notes, never too many or too few just perfect every time, Vince you are the man

[@robertashton8069]

Robert, you are a considerate and inspired interviewer! Helps having a great subject, right?❤

[@KingBooks26]

Vince, great singer, amazing guitar player, one of the best. To see him play and sing, man ! it's one of the rewarding things one human being can experiment

[@jakethepitador2558]

Huge fan since I discovered his music in the early 90's. When he performed in my hometown, man that was one of the musical highlights of my life. Amazing!

[@commontater8630]

I haven't met Vince Gill and probably never will, but every time I hear him, whether his it's music or a conversation like this one, all I can think is What a sweetheart, what a great guy. Wonderful job here by the interviewer too.

[@alancrandall1325]

Vince has always been a class act and never tried to be more than he was,just a simple down to earth guy,that happens to love music,and can sing ,play and write with the best of them!

[@lindaturnerjordan5684]

First Class and a true Master of his trade!

[@robertberryhill4033]

I got the chance to sit beside Mr. Bob Wood at a chruch and play with him. He was such a nice guy and play unreal, like Vince.

[@TomSilva-s5l]

I had the pleasure to meet Vince at the Grand Ole Opry maybe 5 years ago when we were shooting in Nashville. We meet again about 2 months for a day, went to the Ryman, took a tour around Nashville, lunch at the diner and upstair at George's Guitar, Vince was gracious and so town to earth.

[@barryloy5772]

There is a Honey colored Gibson behind Vince up on the shelf over his left shoulder, that is a stunningly beautiful guitar. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@Chris38908]

That’s one thing I’ll always say he was born with one in his hands he has a natural ability to do it he has his own sounds . I listened to him way back and didn’t even know who he was I saw a video the other day of a band from back in the seventy’s mid to late and there he was on stage playing guitar don’t even remember what band it was but I listened to them back then .

[@SCTBand]

when Vince said " man, I need to practice.. " I took a long hard look at myself..and cried. :P

[@usagi2988]

@16:47 - 19:23 is some solid advice on how to approach soloing ("Soloing is telling a story just as important as the song you're singing"). Like a few others have also related, I'm not much of a Country guy (more rock/metal), but I've always had the utmost respect for Vince Gill (singing, songwriting, and guitar pickin')... I'm pretty good at "keeping my powder dry," but I always lose it whenever I see him perform "Go Rest High On That Mountain" for the George Jones memorial at the Opry (in 2013).

[@joe19912]

Yes, sage advice from a master. To paraphrase of an old quote, "Silence is the canvas on which musicians paint". IE; do more with less.

[@chuckbouscaren3898]

"You already look too loud." That cracked me up. Thanks Robert and Vince for making this sit down happen. Vince is a really kind and gracious host and it's super cool that he did this with you Robert!

[@partriotsfight5039]

Thanks Robert. Wow, what a treat, What a wonderful guy to hang out with. I could never get tired of just listening to him tell stories. He's a true legend, a true legend

[@DustinDavis-u9e]

Merle & Vince has always been at the top of the mountain for me. I dont know that I could ever choose or want to but Vince’s harmony singing & his play has always floored me as a musician.

[@michaeltullymusic]

One of the coolest and most talented guys on the planet.Thanks for everything Vince!

[@THESESSIONROOM]

Good ole Sweet Pea!!...I grew up with Pocket Full Of Gold on repeat on the old stereo my parents had blasting when all the Aunts and Uncles would be getting tight around the kitchen table! ❤

[@Kenneth-p1b]

I first heard Vince Gill with the Byron Berline band in '86, some gig in Adelaide, South Australia, playing bluegrass on what was likely a Martin D28..his style stood out amid the boring distortion usually heard on radio..l was always a James Burton fan, also Danny Gatton..then along came Albert Lee, another fine musician..there's a KZbin clip featuring Vince Gill, James Burton, Albert Lee, and Keb Mo', who sadly didn't get a solo..but all my favourite players on stage

[@PaulSmith-zi3sn]

I've loved his playing from day one. Vince is just the coolest and what a great sense of humor. Great interview !!!

[@jeffhuxford2870]

So inspiring…in the 80s and 90s…I was a hair band, metal head guy…but my musical tastes evolved. I love me some country never ever learned much about Vince’s songs but was always aware of his mastery of the instrument. This was an inspiring video…and what a great human…it was like two guitar nerds just hanging out…no big stardom or anything. I am a fan of his wife and I have now committed to mine to see them at the Ryman this year!

[@DGRussMB]

I’ve always liked Vince Gill, but I didn’t follow him all that closely. It’s only been in the last 10 years that I’ve discovered Vince Gills Guitar skills. I’m a big A.J. Croce fan, and I seen he had Vince Gill on one of his tracks. (Name of the Game) I didn’t hear him singing, I then realized he was playing the bluesy acoustic on that track. Everything changed for me after that song! …A great song too! Great interview! All those guitars in the background and very cool scene stealing cat!!

[@knuckle47]

Back in 1979 my wife and I took out first trip and went to Orlando (Disney).. went downtown to a place called Rosie o’Grady’s and the headliner was Terry Gibbons, a blind piano player. Vince was the guitarist in her band and was AMAZING. Something we never forget and see Vince almost everytime he is in the northeast for the last 45 years !

[@justincotten]

Vince is an absolute treasure. This is what I wish television was growing up. The sweet part of the internet era. 🙏🏼

[@jerryrn62]

I'm 61 and rediscovering Vince! Incredible musician and person! I wishing the best years to come! Thanks Robert, you did it again!

[@FrederickRH1]

Vince is to guitars what Jay Leno is to machinery. They are both the most sincere and humble people IMO

[@quickdeuce]

Thank you for getting together with the the ever incredible writer, guitarist, performer Vince ("Sweet Pea" Little Jimmy Dickens called him) Gill. Like many of you who were lucky enough to not only see Vince live in an auditorium but to see him in an off stage environment. My Wife and I in the mid 1980's got tickets to see Vince, George Jones and Conway Twitty in Tri Cities, Wa. We got a room near the venue the night before, checked in around 10pm, got settled then went to the motel bar for a drink. Much to our absolute surprise and joy guess who was just kick'n back with THIS guitar on his knee singing and playing for those few of us - about 20 - who were in the bar that night. No,, he wasn't being paid and NO,, he wasn't drinking alcohol,,, apparently he was staying at the same (mid price range - under $200 a night - which for the time was a middle of the road price) motel. He played and sang for about 45 or so minutes, finished his ice tea, signed some autographs, shook a lot of hands and returned to his room. My Wife and I as well as all those in that small bar (50 or 60 capacity) were fans even before that night thanks to MTV but what we witnessed the next nights concert made us forever fans of Vince, GEORGE and CONWAY. Before that concert we weren't too excited to see George and Conway,, Vince was who we were there to see and hear BUT after seeing and hearing them LIVE we learned something,, entertainers once seen live are so much different than in a video. We discovered why George Jones and Conway Twitty were so HUGE in their prime,, the concert was incredible.

[@PhillyDog-ej2yw]

Terrific interview - Vince is so great! I happened to be at a church service that Vince and Amy also attended, right after the flood in 2020. Like a lot of Nashville guitarists, he lost a lot of instruments that were stored at Soundcheck (right next to the Cumberland river). I told him I was very sorry about that and asked if his white Telecaster was one the guitars destroyed by the flood. He replied, "No. It didn't get my baby".

[@Reader-Copy]

I got to hang out with Vince on his first tour on MCA records in CA. He was saying that he wasn't big on changing electric guitar strings frequently. He also was wearing the same cowboy boots he had since high school days. A very 'old school ' sensibility and a very gracious man, very appreciative of his public.

[@Gambler56]

I love he's gete Uncle Larry and lot of his buds in Nashville to hand out with and play

[@nisiunavoce1264]

I don't remember what TV show it was, but a good many years ago I heard Vince doing a song and then kick out some amazing guitar licks. As smooth and effortless as Mark Knopfler, but in his own distinctive style. I knew him by the occasional country song befor but he got instant respect as a solid soloing guitarist right then. Very nice interview. He seemed as gracious and genuine as many others have opined. Imagine getting Vince and another big time guitar nerd like Joe Bonamassa together for a chat, would probably go on for days.

[@kaseysimons128]

Great video. This is more of an educational archive video that I think many folks will appreciate being able to watch years and years from now. Thanks for doing this and putting it out into the world.

[@rchallmusic]

I was thinking of selling my '56 blonde tele so I could make another album, but after watching this I'm going to keep it. Love this man... Big inspiration... Thanks Vince!

[@caleshtcincredibles]

Vince is definitely one of my major guitar heros . Awesome tone and chops . Vince is super humble friendly gent really appreciate his contributions to the music industry.

[@JAL-333]

A terrific musician, writer, and human. Vince’s approach on making music together as a democracy in process is the perfect metaphor for where America needs to reorient entirely. His musical aims are not about perfection, but creating something soulful that makes honest sense. All the separate parts are integral to serving the song.

[@dlmyrs]

Outstanding interview, Robert. Thank you. Vince is so humble and forthright. Truly an American gem. And so is that Telecaster.

[@gtr1952]

I think I'm a couple years older. I just have all the respect in the world for Vince! I've heard him tell stories and they are just hilarious! When I was a kid I had some friends that had a family band. They were determined to make me a guitar player. Couple months I learned all my cowboy chords and I could change them pretty good. Then they lost the rhythm player in the band, they were determined all along to make me the rhythm player. That day I needed an amp, I was starting my first gig the next night! I had bought a Gibson ES325 (yes 25, google it). Being 1969, I saw an ad for a Fender amp on a bulletin board at the market. So we called, and went to buy it. It was a mint Fender Twin, w/JBL's owned by a steel player. I bought it for $200, it was like new!! I never plugged it in, and showed up the next night with it. The bar we were playing sat 50 people, 75 was a crowd. Due to lack of space here, picture this. I set my new amp on a chair, plugged everything in, turned it on standby. Got my guitar on, turned it up, turned the amp up to 8, then took it off standby and hit a G chord about as hard as I could!! If you know, your laughing loud right now. For non players, a '68 Twin is 80 crazy loud watts, and JBL speakers with huge magnets make it louder yet!! I think it about blew the roof off that little beer joint, scared the crap out of everyone, including me, and all my buddies that knew what was going to happen were rolling on the floor laughing!! That was 55 years ago, and still the loudest amp I ever heard!! If your still reading this thanks! I've really enjoyed playing bars in NY and Pa for the last 55 years!! God Bless and Peace --gary (aka BFG).

[@versnellingspookie]

Great story! What was the band called if i may ask?

[@13setzer]

Vince Gill is just WOW!! I love everything he does. He is a true musician and has just gotten better over time. Thank you Robert for this great video :D

[@jamespatterson1433]

Vince is the real deal. The pros pro, the song writer's song writer, the player's player. Not even talking about his singing, goes without saying.

[@besnardphilippe7350]

A wonderfull épisode.Thanks buddy Phil from France

[@DigitalRetinas]

Influenced me to buy my first tele, same color and 50s design of course

[@michaelallen434]

Vince is amazing. Such a killer on guitar but so down to earth. I’m not a country fan but I’ve seen him live and he blew me away. Not to mention his voice! So glad you captured this for us.

[@randybrown7023]

I saw Vince live at a small venue in Branson Mo. second row right in front of him. Hell of a show! I liked him way back when he was in Pure Prarie League.

[@danieltrickey9285]

Just came from a Beato Keith Urban interview and they both have their favorite guitar and they're both 50's Tele's.

[@briansarff9999]

You and Santana have the best guitar collections. Vince you are a idol to me!

[@cxvcnxbzfdhjlaks]

Wow. I would not have recognized Vince if I tripped over him. Age comes for us all... Still a master.

[@FL-BEACH-MAN]

As I got older in my mid 50's , but now being 70 , I almost 90 % pick with only three fingers - sometimes four , but never use my thumb and never figured that out. Vince is awesome. a legend

[@briguy73]

absolutely incredible interview. such a humble, talented human. love hearing his approach to songwriting etc and the tone on that thing is FIRE

[@michaelmullins1290]

What a fantastic human being. So humble, with a wall full of Grammy's and millions of dollars worth of instruments around him. He's still playing that $450 guitar. Still working very well. Always wanted to meet him. Maybe it'll happen.

[@bee663]

How could you not love Vince after watching him in this video. A true representation of southern hospitality and charm. He also owns the same Norman’s rare guitars t shirt that I own haha thanks Rob & Vince ! I really enjoyed watching this. ❤

[@rickreeder1698]

When Vince first plays the Tele to where you can hear it , there it is ... there's that sound , that musical balance that it has wherever on the neck that it's being played . Some guitars strengths can be open chords or the middle of the neck , what have you . The whole range on that guitar is equally strong . That's what I hear from it and with an instrument that caliber I can understand where it's the one . I believe that all of us who play are trying to find that one guitar that really does it for you and you can't imagine being without it ...

[@57stratkat]

What a great, humble guy and a first-rate musician. Awell-deserved legend.

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

We ❤ Vincent Musicality, he plays so effortlessly. I live seeing him live. Great interview Robert!!!!

[@bloozedaddy]

He really is a great blues player. My band opened for him in the mid-80s at a small outdoor festival in PA and is already known about him from his PPL days. Always has monster tones

[@Joel_Powell]

I saw the Eagles recently and has the pleasure of sitting right in front of Vince - amazing player - he stood out among the Eagles. Impactful.

[@livingadreamlife1428]

First saw VG in 1981 when he was with Pure Prairie League. Show was rained-out after one song 😂Thirty or so years later I met for dinner at a Ruby Tuesday’s (not joke🤷🏼) in Nashville while working on a project for his charity. He remembered the concert being cancelled and said, “Gosh, I remember that night! We got drenched!” 😆

[@jongonzalez6917]

Great artist with great stage presence. I’m not a country-first guy. Watched him recently on an older Crossroads Show, and he did an amazing job. First class musician.

[@marthaanglin1962]

I have loved Vince Gill ever since first time I heard him .I'm 82 and he's a favorite in our family. I oldest daughter, Robyn loved him.she taught herself to play in her 50's .I'm so proud of her, she passed away At Thanksgiving time 2023 ,terrible freak gun accident.. she loved her guitars and her two dogs..she didn't have grand children. She was only 62...miss her so

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

Sir, I am so sorry for your loss. I’m teaching myself to play in my 50s. Thank you for sharing your story. Again, my condolences to you and your family.

[@mmiller6873]

Vince Gill is a legend. His play style is incredible. Been diggin his finger picking for over 40 years

[@CB-68-westcreations]

That's one person I'd love to hang out with and actually get to know a little bit. The man is a guitar genius. I could literally get lost in that collection of guitars if he let me.

[@FiftyNinerWinder]

Awesome video @RobertBakerGuitar! Vince is a gem. Such a legend yet such a humble genuine dude. World needs more like him!

[@burlingtonbill4687]

Quite a few years back Vince was to appear at the Walworth County fair here in Wisconsin. We got there early. No admission and you could put a lawn chair on the track in front of the stage. Vince came out in running shorts and a T-shirt to do a sound check and ended up entertaining us for about 45 minutes. Awesome! Later we came back to our seats and enjoyed several hours of great music. Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on you tube.

[@JS-nf1sn]

Living legend. One of the best musicians ever. As someone else said, he's a national treasure. Great video.

[@mikewolfe9458]

Man, what a legend. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him live on his own tour and playing for the eagles. Thank you both for making and sharing this. He mentioned Brad Paisley, and that’s another guy I’d love to see on this series talking about his career and his guitars.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Hope to have him on soon :)

[@MRxr400]

this man is someone you could just sit and listen to all night long. then he plays the guitar and you can't help but to realize he's the one that you've heard so many times and never knew who it was.

[@Troy1g]

Mr. Humble, I saw him open for the Judds many many years ago, I couldn’t believe my eyes and ears, He is a great frontman.

[@rogerl-wd2xz]

When I think about a lot of notes and overplay, it’s Billy Strings, Tommy Emmanuel, and their ilk. Eric Clapton is the prime example of playing enough notes but still filling the space. Vince figured this out as well. He’s great!

[@davidcollin1436]

I was at a concert in SF with Dimeola, Paco DeLucia, and Mahavishnu. Hours of notes played so fast that music never entered the conversation.

[@shippenman5977]

Saw him killin it at 2004 Crossroads festival.Nafass. was there to see JJ Cale. Great times and music.

[@robgreen4521]

thanks so much for this video. Great stories, so glad to be able to peek in on this cool interview.

[@jakevoutilainen3455]

Thank you very much. Here we have a man who plays MUSIC with his guitar. Loved the interview. It would have been nice to know how he tunes his tele; is he using any sweetened tunings etc.

[@Lancedsanders]

Vince is the best! Always interested in hearing about his music. This was a great interview.

[@matanggonzales]

Great interview- Vince is the best.

[@toneking6555]

A true gentleman, stay well Vince!

[@leeriterii2128]

Yes, may God watch over his health and travels.

[@mstreech]

It’s awesome to see everyone coming around to this channel now. Always great videos. Keep up the great work Robert.

[@LNROKR55]

Had to drop a comment on this one. I discovered Vince at the 2004 Crossroads in Dallas, I was really floored by this guys playing, it's not fair, he already sings like a bird but he's a real axe slinger, real deal virtuoso. I read up on him after that and he was talking in an article about being a kid playing rock n roll guitar and learning all the parts to Ramble On on Zeppelin II. I was sold and have followed him ever since, he's the real deal and a top notch person to boot. I'll always be a fan, thanks for this Robert, keep it up with the Guitar Stories, a great series!

[@johnathancrawford890]

This is one of the best ever videos. Wow!

[@allanrosen9051]

excellent interview Robert, thanks. Vince is a down home guy and also passes on useful, insightful info

[@SherryRooney]

I just adore Vince!! And just a side note...that kitty cat sleeping on the couch, is beautiful!!

[@chiochio94]

he's living the dream, killer guitars, sweet kitty on the couch, is there anything better?

[@richarddix2027]

This is such a great video! Vince’s details regarding His Personal History of Each Guitar is too damn Cool!!💕

[@MrJdubbya36]

Seems like one of the nicest guys in music. Such a talented writer, singer, and player. Wish I had half his natural talent at anything.

[@markmoriarty7388]

Well, I'm glad I'm not the only player to use my axe as a weapon. I once put the bridge end of Gibson EB0 into some greases face and knocked him off the stage. I was 16 at the time (1969) and it turned out to be more trouble than it was worth. Hope Vince had better luck with that 53 Tele.

[@robzagar4275]

Vince Gill is the real deal ! Thank you Robert.