Vintage Guitar Safari Nashville - The BEST Fenders & Gibsons we could Find

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

Every time someone says “guitar safari” somewhere in the world Joe bonamassa buys another 59 les Paul

[@MatthewScottmusic]

We must stop that then..

[@scott729]

@@MatthewScottmusic Only you! can prevent forest fires, er I mean JB from buying vintage LP's

[@bryanmannoia8410]

funny, I clicked on to say something similar. definitely a Bonomassa term. much like Matthew, I have borrowed this term for both guitars and vinyl. borrow from the best, they say.

[@OniDasAlagoas]

Seeing you looking for the switch for a monent there at 18:28 made my day haha.

[@abhinavguitar]

hahahahaha.. a total strat guy!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

I LOOOVE Nash. Great video dude. If you're ever in Ohio let me know.

[@ClamGaming-th2wt]

Great videos man

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks man. Hope I am this year 👍🏻

[@scott729]

Im in Ohio Robert and my name is Scott! Not Mathew, but Scott ... Michael Scott W .... What can i do for you? JK, I am in O-H-I-O however

[@matthewbyars7171]

Man, I”m a Nashville native. You should have been here 20 years ago. Nashville was REALLY special back then. Players ran the scene. It used to be very special, There are still great shops, but the place is now overrun

[@CausticFox670]

Ohio is a great state. We have dollar generals as far as the eye can see!

[@nickl2883]

I did the same tour a few years back . I felt the same way. Carters was by far the best vintage shop in Nashville. The staff were outstanding they let my GF and I have the run of the place. We played whatever we wanted , it was a really fun experience.

[@braderrick]

Carters is my favorite of all of those as well. The guys there are great, once they saw that I was passionate about the guitars there and could play, they told me to play anything I wanted. Love that place! Plus they have the coolest door handles ever.

[@charlesbolton8471]

braderrick Before Gruhn’s moved to its current location they had actual guitar necks for door handles.

[@braderrick]

charles bolton I believe that’s the one that I went to years ago, I don’t think I’ve been to the current location. How long ago did they move?

[@charlesbolton8471]

braderrick They moved to their current location in 2013. Prior to that they were next door to the Ryman.

[@braderrick]

charles bolton okay that makes sense. I was there a few months ago and didn’t see it when we walked down the strip and back.

[@swingset1969]

Just did this tour myself last weekend, loved it. Rubbed elbows with Vince Gil in Gruhn's, which was nice. Carter's and Rumble Seat were great, too, got to play some really nice pieces and have a great conversation with some nice knowledgeable people. Came home with lots of hats and shirts, lol.

[@pullupnotout6411]

I like this new vlog set up, it’s a good change for the channel. Keep up the great work and here’s to a great 2020

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks I just need more reasons to get out and bring the camera

[@arthurias7693]

You should put out an EP or an album soon, release it on KZbin and also band camp or iTunes, people will buy it. Also maybe do some music videos for some songs, it will go a long way. If you can put out a really solid batch of songs and do some accompanying videos, you can really go far Matt, we believe in you. You have a really solid following so far, you can easily grow from that. All it takes is one video to blow up!

[@ArmanBaig]

Seriously. He’s incredibly talented. He will make it big, I guarantee it.

[@MindsetMastery75]

dB Music Group. Very true and great advice!

[@thomaspatrickparker6648]

put it on bandcamp I'll buy

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thank you very much. Working on something for you guys soon.

[@rdmkeytohwy]

Great guitars and great amps. Interesting shops but i think Carter Vintage Guitars was the best shop and they obviously let you play a lot of stuff. Vintage instruments that have had some work done still have plenty of vibe but are priced lower where poor people like us could maybe splurge for one. JD Simo's Fender amp with the 15 inch JBL speaker sounded great to me. Killer amp. Plug a strat, tele, or Lester Poulfus into that and you are golden. No pedals required. I thought your licks and playing were really good. Your friend sounds like B.B. King in the '50's and '60's. Incredible tone and feel. You can tell he has spent some time playing. Thanks for the cool video. Road trips are always interesting.

[@kassvoyson7625]

This is really cool! It was like watching a documentary or biopic. The background music is perfect. Like The original Endless Sunmer movie. Friends traveling searching for the perfect wave. Loved this video.

[@Itsscottwhatyouthink]

I feel this.

[@music.corner]

you guys are so lucky to even hold guitars like these in your hands.... over here in europe there's not so many (if any) real vintage guitars in music stores

[@LfunkeyA]

where are you in europe? lotta the west countries have at least one each

[@music.corner]

@@LfunkeyA in austria, there are a couple of stores in germany, the netherlands and the uk with vintage gear but other than that, there's not many

[@606vandy]

The next time you come to Nashville you have to stop by Blues Vintage Guitars on McGavock Street. Gabe is the owner and if I ever have a question he always has the answer. I don’t know where he finds his inventory but he is definitely the man with the connections. Love your channel

[@major_organ]

As much as I love vintage guitar shops, I gotta say, often times I find that the vintage gear is barely setup right or given major care. It's weird when they're asking such high prices. I use vintage shops as a way to learn what to look for in a vintage guitar, and that's where a lot of the fun is for me.

[@buddylobos5277]

The old Timers always used to say 'the secret is Gibson Guitars and Fender Amps'. Now I am one and I have to agree.

[@bryanmannoia8410]

I myself like fender guitars with a Gibson amp. my strat through a '62 Gibson ga20 is my current favorite. I have several fender amps as well. both sound awesome but gibsons are cheaper.

[@JONNIE_ROCKER]

The white strat you used to try out the super reverb 15" looked nice

[@PC160]

And sounded great!

[@MatthewScottmusic]

It was a boutique builder.

[@devinbosserman9838]

Woah I got exited when I saw the dude play that vintage lefty sunburst strat with a rosewood fretboard. That’s my dream guitar and I didn’t think there would be any lefty’s but thank god they’re out there

[@johnnygeetarmusic]

I was at Carter's that day and I ended up buying that 68 Super Reverb with the 15"! Cool video!

[@chiiitmeng]

Fuuuuuck dude, this video was siiiiick. Now I def gotta visit Nashville! You and nick are good dudes! Peace!!

[@hangaroundrecords4761]

Yay Fanny’s! The owner of that place got me through some tough times. Also got a great guitar and 70s, travel ready, 10 guitar rack from them!

[@DDPAV]

When you're in the Carters parking lot, turn around and you'll find the best cigar hangout in Nashville. Great place to grab a fine cigar and a glass of bourbon while contemplating shelling out the ducats for a fine vintage strat:)

[@thephotoyak]

Turn around and your looking at Arnold's aren't you?

[@DDPAV]

@@thephotoyak Yep (same parking lot)- which is across from Casa de Montecristo (cigar bar) and then a Pizza joint on the other side. Then a Jazz bar.....

[@phildale8451]

Amazing video and something I can only dream off. We have some decent stores in the UK but nothing like what you have over there. Those strats and tele's are to die for. Great video Matthew.

[@jcburger733]

Thanks for taking us on the Nashville guitar tours. Carters was incredible. Can’t believe the let you play the 75k strat which was my favorite but way out of my price range. Great vid!

[@brysoncoalt8430]

So with the Korena strats, Fender in ‘63 was experimenting with different kinds of wood for strats. As far as I know, they only made around 7 or 8 Korena Strats in ‘63. Slash owns one, Steven Segal own one, and two other ones are known to exist. The one in your video and one in my hometown. The one where I’m from is listed for $60K. Anyways, thought I’d share that info with you. Also, here’s the link to the Strat in my town: www.rivercityguitars.com/listing/fender-1963-korina-limba-body-stratocaster-sunburst/25886470

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks much for the information.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Also there were some mahogany strats as well !

[@aaronparker1614]

I’ve been most impressed with Carter as well when I’ve visited Nashville.. still feels like a cool old school shop. Getting hard to beat the ones we have here in Texas now..

[@dep1001]

Awesome vid! Thanks for bringing us along, Matthew!

[@georgebentley-ricardo9445]

Thanks for sharing Matthew. Looks like you had a nice time. PEACE and keep on rocking 🤠🎸

[@cgavin1]

9:20 dude that sounded good. don't suppose you can remember what setting on the varitone that was?

[@JS-nf1sn]

thought the same thing. would love to know.

[@gfgranja]

16:00. That J200 sounds incredible!

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

That Gibson @9:06 is so freaking GORGEOUS😍😍😍 👍👍👍

[@zackhayes1268]

I live in Murfreesboro, about a 40 min drive from Nashville, and I had no clue about these places. Thanks for the tip !

[@davestatham812]

Awesome man, really loved this, have a great new year man, 🙏👏👏👏

[@pittbrat7963]

Very nice balance between neck/bridge pickups on that black P-90 les paul. And yes, you have a lot of les pauls with very comfortable non-boatneck profiles...

[@brandonnavarre3360]

My best friend's dad has a super reverb just like that. He said he bought it from his friend from when he used to do music college lectures in the 80s for £85. He let me play it once. Wow

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

If nothing else, at least the trip solidified the love you have for your own fenders!

[@kylecunningham5730]

That 58 strat is nicely aged through & through!

[@suncoaster8578]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride. 🤔✌🏻

[@kentbeery4697]

Thanks for taking us along I love those heavy worn strats

[@Kept_Crude]

Was glad to see you getting out of your house. Great vid.

[@maxfaith1940]

Hi Matthew, great video of you guys checking the shops out! Bought my 61 strat from Carters.

[@benallmark9671]

I don’t know how I missed this one. Glad I found it. Can anybody tell me which year they started putting the skunk stripe on the back of the neck on the Stratocaster?

[@bwall615]

Fortunately, though being from Oklahoma, I live in Nashville. I buy tons of stuff from Carters, my favorite store. Great pedal selection!

[@johngerson7335]

Lotsa cool stuff, nice vid. Would've liked to hear you plugged into that Marshall 4-holer. Thanks for sharing!

[@jda4879]

A completely different kind of video than the norm I really like it dude!!!

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Matt《☆》Firebird VIIs with LyreVibrola tailpiece are some tone rich guitars :*: Thanks for the tour guys🤓🗣🔊☯️🕛☮

[@abhinavguitar]

17:00 That neck pup sound.. that's amazing! what kind of pickup is that?

[@locky828]

Hi its a 54 (I think) Staple P90 pickup

[@jjfalstaff]

Just missed you at Gruhns. I go by there a couple times a year. In the old days, they had more of the older stuff on the floor. These days it's mostly acoustic with a few electrics thrown in. What I like is that they are more than happy to let anyone play anything. They're very nice. I played an early 60s strat (18k)there about a year ago, and it sounded awful, largely because of what you mentioned. The strings were old, the action was all effed up, and it probably hadn't been set up in ages, which is weird because they have a workshop right upstairs. They do seem to focus more on the acoustics these days. Fun video. Thanks for sharing.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Sorry we missed you my friend !

[@tobias2684]

great video rock on man!

[@bradleyjenkins8715]

If you come back thru Nashville throw Blues Vintage Guitars on your safari list! Awesome shop!

[@balduringvarsigursson1587]

what a great video matt wish we have someting like this in iceland. love your videos man

[@taterfight]

That black Les Paul with the staple P90 neck pickup sounded great!

[@jltrem]

Thanks Matthew, most enjoyable. Interesting that Gruhn's was not that impressive.

[@JakeElston]

I got to play Ed Kings strat they have there, plays amazing! They also have 2 Dumble amps

[@kevdean9967]

Ed King was awesome!!!

[@bluekoi455]

Carter guitars treated me so well. Went to Gruhn,too. Love the field trips! Keep it up

[@richfiryn]

When are you going to stop into Norman's Rare Guitars ? Likely there might be a decent vintage guitar or two loitering around there.

[@stevesguitarworld97]

I stopped in at fannys guitar last October and played that exact Martin! Sounded so beautiful

[@MatthewScottmusic]

It was a good one

[@gregwilson2721]

pre war martins blows all of the fifties ones out of the water. they cost a ton but worth every penny and you can save with a refinished one

[@georgevlachos4349]

I loved the black Gibson that you played it sounded magic in your hands

[@XLBiker13]

Interesting. I would've thought Gruhn's would've had the most impressive selection based on George Gruhn's reputation in the vintage world. Now I know. Nice tour. Thanks.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

It used to be better. Gruhn is old.. you can actually see him in the video upstairs.

[@mikedfurman]

@@MatthewScottmusic But the people there are so nice to the average joe and the set up is fantastic with lots of space. I thought Carter's was going to be the standout but the salesmen there were assholes and I was even planning to buy a 70s 335 from them but the experience totally soured me!

[@charlesbolton8471]

Michael Furman I’ve never had a bad experience with Carter Vintage, and I’ve bought several vintage items from them. However, I’ve never had a good experience at Gruhn’s, and that’s why I have never purchased anything from them.

[@Southernguitar74]

@@charlesbolton8471 same here. Can’t stand Gruhn’s but Carter’s is always cool. I don’t even go to Gruhn’s these days, but will stop by Carter’s a couple times a year.

[@jamesstewart8054]

Great video guys. Cheers James.

[@guitargold100]

Great informative video. The lp custom with p90’s and for looks the Korina red or the sonic blue.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

I agree with Matt, a full maple neck on a Strat just doesn't sound like the warm rosewood. It's just too spanky is that makes sense. I've actually moved away from all maple fretboards. My Strat neck is maple on the back and rosewood on the front. That's a great combo.

[@birdsfabulous]

Thanks so much for this video man. Love the way u guys showed the back of the necks and described how they felt and transitions. Almost as cool as being there meself. Great stuff without the corksniffing---most vids claim every vintage guitar is "the one" great stuff

[@CurtisMcLeodMusic]

That white strat with rosewood board, plugged into that Super was the best tone IMO

[@knockaculleen]

Great video, I really enjoyed it. Many thanks and keep up the good work!!!

[@jimmyj4811]

Thanks, loved it! I've been wanting to take that same trip but it's on hold now due to the virus.

[@guitarsandexplodingdinosau7821]

Where can I find info about an old guitar I have? I can't find any info about the maker online. Its likely an off brand but the build quality is really nice, it plays super smooth and sounds great. Its a randy rhoads style pinstriped flying v made by vista. Late 80s or early 90s

[@roddygogo7772]

I always think where will my 18 pro strat end up in years to come....another great video Scotty

[@subzero308]

i wish i had 22k for that lefty 59 strat thats my dream guitar that or a 61 fiesta red strat... guess customs r the go to for now lol. awesome vid man.

[@Pannemat]

22:28, what's Chip Foose doing there? Lol.

[@briano.5746]

That is my idea of a vacation. A total freakin' drool fest! Just a bit pricey for my wallet though. ✌💀👽🎸

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Agreed. Prices were crazy

[@richfiryn]

Oh ya one other thing, my brand new Classic Vibe 50's Strat with Maple fret board in Fiesta Red would run circles around that 63 :)

[@tommyvercetti5802]

6:42 One thing I have always wondered, is why don't the 1ply pickguards on this 50's strats turn yellow/green over time, when every single 3ply pickguard from 60's onwards does that? How is this possible?

[@dezionlion]

Different materials Bakelite Celluloid Acetate

[@gregwilson2721]

@@dezionlion yes. and even transitions on materials between the knobs pickup covers and pick guards.

[@matthias7455]

Damn. I'd love to hear that korina strat. Very cool video.

[@jamesprice6381]

Built for DiazAmplification 2004/5 n owned a tremodillo blt by Cesar, foolishly sold it..incredible pedal..

[@jamesbutterson5218]

@3:49 the painting behind you looks like you!🤔. 🤘💚💨

[@LuisFGarcia89]

Badass to see you guys together

[@darrenc8776]

Matt this was awesome. Would love to see more stuf lke this

[@jakeryanshepard]

Hey man really fun and all but I was waiting for them all to get plugged in and put through their paces ! Love it

[@iused2BAfireman]

Great tour...I've been on that tour myself (missed east side shop) Fanny;s is cool and stoclked with low end vintage..... Gruhn's is definitely better stocked with interesting acoustics than electrics. Prewar refinished 0s & 00-45s are heavenly sounding and priced at $25K & below... got to talk to George Gruhn for over an hour. Interesting fellow to speak to about the state of guitar market, environment and all sort of things. Came close to buying a sinker mahogany Martin, but not thrilled about the neck...I had the same vibe at Rumbleseat....same as I got when I visited their Ithaca, NY store several years ago...you missed the Nashville Guitar Center which compares to the LA-Hollywood store but with friendly and helpful staff....counterintuitive, I know.

[@charlesbolton8471]

iused2BAfireman That Guitar Center down the street on Thompson Lane is by far the best Guitar Center location I’ve ever been in. I don’t even like Guitar Center normally, but I like that one.

[@danielmiguelbaltesamado3940]

Anyone knows the title of that song at 13:20 ?

[@stevejohnson2284]

Nice video. I appreciate your honesty about the guitars. Some people wouldn't be that honest. Like it's sacrilege to not swoon in the very presents of vintage guitars at these famous shops.👍

[@thephotoyak]

My wife and I went to Nashville last year, she was mighty sick of guitars stores by the end lol

[@craigwyckoff5682]

Man, I love your Chanel! I love the sound of those old guitars, although I think your playing has a lot to do with making them wail!

[@kevingrace1378]

Road trip gotta love it especially to Nashville!!

[@amritjanardhanan]

Matt, on your 59’ strat, how did your pickguard age like that? I haven’t seen any other vintage strats with that look, and I love how yours looks.

[@peyotepete4903]

You can tea and some plastics bro. Adds some nice yellowing, almost like blowing cigarette smoke on it for 10 years

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

It aged with age and if you werent there for the ride it's pretty hard to say what went into it ...

[@b.rodclark7349]

Decades went into it if nothing else.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

If you mean the color, it's just decades of bar smoke and sweat

[@richardturner5463]

Great vid man really loved it. Would love to see you, Nik and Philip come to the U.K. 👍🤞

[@BlessedMe11]

Extremely interesting and informative video guys! Thank you, for this "Look Around" trip documentation. Again, Extremely Interesting Content. Great job, I do Dig It! ( I own an all original 1964 Pre CBS buyout Strat. Three Tone, Cherry Sunburst, with a very thin, C shape neck. ) I enjoyed this particular content so much, I subscribed.

[@TheMoFoe]

“Definitely cool but I already have two” hahaha

[@firewalker6712]

I love Maple fret boards. I take steel wool to get the finish off. That's what makes them feel stiff. Your fingers inadvertently rub the finish which creates friction. So I always buy a relic strat with nitrocellulose finish. That way you can't tell the difference.

[@adamb1380]

you said that strat was a billy corgan Eb guitar. Could be it was the mayonaise guitar off siamese dream album. One of my favorite songs ever!

[@Ephyss]

Hello, what’s the name of the song at 14:07?

[@chicuco84]

We're do they get all these 50s n 60s guitar they only made a hand full them.

[@robertw1871]

Nice trip, I’d definitely be thumbing a ride home after trading my truck on gear lol 😂

[@donaldnelson8764]

Great video. Great Vintage guitars, but at those prices, not practical. To paraphrase Chief Dan George "Not for playing, just for looking at ". I'll stick with my Fender Custom Shop Relic guitars, truly player grade guitars at one tenth of the price. Next time you are in Nashville look up my friend Mark Rubel at Blackbird Studio, tell him Don Nelson sent you.

[@gregwilson2721]

the big guy in the video had the right idea 'save some bucks with a refin' you can get a refin tele or strat for a little more money than a new relic custom shop. and a way better investment. vintage refins are in demand for that reason, and some older refins are awesome looking and playing

[@Brandon-youtube]

Yall went to Nashville and didnt go to the GIG at Belmont???

[@joeschlicht]

Cool Trip! I actually have a Diaz signed Tremodillo.

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

i loved that corina body fiesta red strat! that was sweet! Fiesta Pete!

[@bryanlettow4389]

Is Rumble Seat music the shop that Rhett Shull couldn't even get a person working to help him buy an amp? I was shocked how poumpus they were.

[@BollocksUtwat]

@Dylan Gruenloh How do stores like that actually have a customer base? Is it just super rich assholes who love having that kind of atmosphere?

[@joshmcsaucy]

Awesome video dude would love to see more stuff like this

[@okgo8315]

My favourite was the black LP... stunning.🇬🇧

[@gregbetts8057]

was that a tweed Super Amp behind you at 10:10 ?

[@charlesbolton8471]

Greg Betts I’m pretty it’s a Pro. They three of them listed on their website. They did have a Tweed Super a few months ago that had been owned by Joe Bonamassa.