Why I Play Acoustic Guitar...

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Doyle Dykes
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[@sandersdca]

As a teenager I worked hard on the county road dept. all summer to save $499 for a new Martin D-35. It was worth the sweat and now, 52 years later, I still play it at church. Sounds sweeter every year.

[@gingerbeer914]

Today you'd pay a little over 3 grand for it.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Wonderful!

[@69telecasterplayer]

Awesome! I still have my 76 D-35.

[@scollier55]

I sold a ‘65 Ford Mustang in 1972 to buy my D-35 and go to college and still have it today! Great guitar.

[@kmacdc4]

I was picking up new Taylor at my friend Paul Hubers music store in Michigan in 2000. He said this guitarist was going to be putting on a show at the store if I wanted to stick around. Just happened to be Doyle Dykes. Wow, to say the least. I remember being so impressed I dragged my father out the next time I heard you were stopping by. I believe your daughter joined you. A true talent.

[@dannydobson9045]

Any guitar in your hands is going to sound great thankyou for sharing

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

Doyle, your voicing and unique chord choices are convincing me you are a piano player trapped in a guitarists body. 😁😁🏆I really love hearing you play.

[@bbehrens6906]

Doyle is one of my favorite acoustic guitar players of all time. I saw him many years ago at a Christian Guitar Conference in Northern California when Phil Keaggy was not there. I was disappointed that Phil Keaggy was not there but was BLOWN AWAY by Doyle’s talent, humbleness, and faith in Jesus Christ. Love ya Doyle! Good to hear these stories and words of encouragement from you and… MORE… PLEASE!

[@doyledykesmusic]

I love Phil too!!

[@ryantandy307]

I listen to Doyle when I want to be both humbled and inspired, at the same time.

[@ukestudio3002]

I like that phrase .."humbled and inspired." The comment I dread is " I heard you, and threw my guitar away ."

[@georgeball5723]

Fantastic I'm a original electric player from 1977 I learned on a L6 Deluxe Gibson mable solid body rosewood fretboard, so in 2018 I purchased a fender acoustic and it's been a long road switching over to Acoustic but really rewarding at home..

[@olschool3740]

I have had and still have yamaha, gretch, Taylor guitars, but my favorites have been the Martins I had. D18, D35, D45, still have 92 HJ28 limited, and now the GPCPA1 plus. I celebrate the uncle who let me borrow his Gibson acoustic in 1970 -73. My first exposure to a quality guitar! He turns 93 tomorrow and we will be pickin together on his birthday tomorrow 🎂! HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE JACK!

[@doyledykesmusic]

Happy birthday Uncle Jack!!! Keep pickin’!

[@dannypowers2487]

It's funny after hearing you play I thought wow he reminds me of Roy Clark and bam you mention him ! This was an amazing video..could listen to you talk and play for hours..I'm 62 and just starting on my guitar journey...Thnx for sharing

[@danherrick5785]

The Journey ;) Have fun!!!

[@427lucky]

Doyle you are the blessing here. We so appreciate your historical incite over your life's career. And BTW, you can never "run to long". Your stories, inspiration, and genuineness shows what a great human being you are. Society needs more folks like you today. What a good example you offer to all of us watching.

[@kishbrowning]

Doyle could just play that old D45 in every video. That thing rings like a grand piano. Sounds amazing

[@MrHeliosoul]

I love hearing you talking about guitars as much as hearing you play them. Such great stories!

[@vincentkowski8466]

Doyle you have a wonderful wife. I have to pay a heavy bridge toll every time a new guitar comes into the house. ❤️🎶

[@copperhead573]

Doyle I’m almost 61 and I just started my journey with learning the guitar. I can only play a G, C , D and E minor. I wanted to play Happy Birthday for my kids at school. You see I’m a retired principal with 30 years in education. I came back as a fifth grade teacher and work with 25 or so 10 -11 year olds every day. I love it. Thanks for your story and beautiful music. I have a Martin D-18 on loan from my brother in law and just love it. I make sounds but you make art that others can feel. Thanks so much and God bless.

[@michaelbobson6375]

With those chords you can play thousands of songs. Remember, it's the right hand that makes the biggest impact. Have fun and bless you and yours too!!

[@davidrice3337]

Hang in D and come on ! You practice at least 10 - 15 min a day you eventually will realize things you were struggling with, now is an afterthought - if you only have 5 min - that's ok too - Earnest Tubb is a very good fella to listen and play with - The Byrd and Mr T kept perfect time - & He saved Jimmie Rodgers' wife from losing her home - I love Mr Earnest Tubb !

[@stevenpipes1555]

Hi Doyle. Stick with it man those four chords can do amazing things and they're just the beginning. You might consider buying an affordable electric guitar. They are much easier to play so the fruits of you labor grow more quickly and momentum at the early stages of learning can mean the difference between sticking with it and loosing interest. Also, unplugged, an electric is much more quiet than an acoustic so you can practice while everyone is asleep or even while others in the room are watching tv or gaming. Even spending time with a guitar in your hands when your not playing builds that feeling of it being natural when you pick one up. Ive spent countless hours just holding and admiring my guitars just for the cool things they are! Jeez, maybe i have a problem!

[@doyledykesmusic]

God Bless You for what you’re doing for the kids.

[@RobertMichaelStewart]

This was a blessing.... Praise Jesus

[@bobdaniel282]

My first guitar was a Silvertone arch top from Sears & Robuck that I bought with about $35 by hauling hay and lawn mowing when I was 12. When it came in I thought it was the most beautiful guitar I’d ever seen!

[@guitarman4899]

I remember you with Grandpa! I was with The 4 Guys. I still have your 1st album in its envelope. Love to hear your stories.

[@sideman7117]

The acoustic guitar found me, too. I didn’t own an acoustic until later in life. I saw Dallas Holm playing a Guild 12 string at a David Wilkerson crusade. A year or so later, I needed an acoustic guitar for church work, and I saw an ad in the paper for a used Guild 12. I had just gotten a refund check from my insurance company for almost the exact amount needed. That Guild 12 served me well until I started playing fingerstyle. Then, I gravitated toward Breedlove and eventually Martin. I love what I do. I just wish I could do it better. God bless you.

[@JZGuitarman]

Thank you for your uplifting and encouraging words and guitar playing. It really makes my day to hear you talk about Jesus and about your guitars and all the places you played. I’m always looking forward to it. I love your Sunday String-alongs! In this time of bad news and misery, you stand out like a wonderful beacon of light! God bless you my friend.

[@ianrobbins]

He transcends the "me" and reveals the "thee" with his music. So musical! Love it.

[@jackharrison8118]

Great overview of your career Doyle, thanks for the stories, and the tunes!

[@schuey999]

Well, while they are nice guitars, I think most the credit goes to the player. God given talent right there.

[@papasquat355]

Thank you Doyle. I've never been more than a strummer (for 40 years+). I admire those with the talent and skill. I'll just keep strumming.

[@stewmacman]

I can relate to your experience I'm a strummer also!! Basically the first 4 frets on acoustic only...I have alot of tho!!

[@ChanceCooper125]

You played a couple shows in Shelby, NC about 15 years ago or more. One at John Reed’s Shelby Music Center and another at Central United Methodist Church. I was just a kid learning the guitar and I remember being so inspired by your playing. All these years later I’m still playing guitar every day. Unfortunately I’m not as good as you. Maybe one day 😅

[@inaneliving8044]

Met you at that little church in Grasston MN. Love hearing your stories as much as your playing. Do more of these please.

[@Payne2view]

Thats the progression for many guitar players. We start wanting an electric & to make a noise. Then we find an acoustic guitar and the sound becomes more important than the volume. There's nothing like the air being moved by an acoustic instrument, hearing the note interact and fade in its own way.

[@MrPalmersong]

Thank you, thank you, for this. It never ceases to amaze me how humble and God inspired you are. Your guitar playing, and love of the guitar is so powerful, moving, and joyous. You are truly Blessed, and are a Blessing. I needed this, it’s encouraged me. Peace and love Brother, stay in the spirit, keep following your call and your sharing your talent. ✌🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@applemorgan]

Thank you 🎶

[@paolospadaro]

Doyle can play every guitar in this world and make us excited every time!!!!!

[@goodtimefolkrock]

You are so talented i have always been aware of you but only recently began really getting into your picking and i have to say that im completely in awe of your guitar prowess ....i have always been a merle and chet fan and you are right up there with those giants for sure! Im also really inspired by your faith ....you strike just the right balance between the secular and the spiritual......your musical abilities are a true gift from the lord.......cheers old boy

[@FrankSpeer66]

Yes! More of these guitar talks please Doyle and also about your effects and amplifiers and how you set them etc. Please! ❤️

[@flatlander6928]

When Christ Jesus called me in the mid 80s, I also found a couple of your CASSETTE TAPES (lol), everyone else was rocking out or listening to country. Your music was inspiring to say the least. 68 now, and playin a coupla Martin's myself. I acquired my dad's 1957 O18, neck reset later, and it plays and sounds amazing. Thanx for being an inspiration to us all. St. Augustine FL. Here.

[@doyledykesmusic]

‘68… good vintage!

[@tomthayer478]

Your music touches me deeply. Thank you.

[@markinmemphis]

Just discovered this channel. I dig it.

[@ukestudio3002]

You bring joy and inspiration to so many, with your sincere and honest approach to the music you choose to play for us. God blesses you and us at the same time. Thank you.

[@davidlackey4873]

love the guitar talk...been playing about 5yrs now...got a blueridge br-140 and enya carbon fiber, take carbon fiber everywhere...they've been great for a modest budget...found you from watching your eddie van halen tribute...nice tribute and great content...thanks.

[@chrisgmurray3622]

Doyle, you are a wonder! Many other players have advanced chops, but your music has taste and speaks to me in the same way as all my favourites. This is how I've figured it out- in my mind I hear some wonderfull music but sometimes can't bring into reality through my hands what I hear. Then by chance I hear someone like yourself or Eric Johnson playing something genuine and from the heart, and I realise it's exactly ( more or less) what I'm hearing in my head but can't quite manage the physical engineering of yet, and therefore, by chance it's just what I would play if I could. Perhaps that sounds self absorbed, but I don't mean it that way.I'm just glad that someone has managed to get the sounds down where others can hear them, and maybe because it sounds personal to me, that's why I like it. I comfort myself by thinking -" great minds think alike-" and I'm glad someone's found a way to get those sounds I hear out! God bless you Doyle, for the joy your music brings to me.

[@tpledger100]

and you don't have to have an amp I think I'd keep those Martins! Beautiful!!

[@fretted]

PLEASE Doyle, a Video tour of all your guitars! Love to see the collection!

[@georgeball5723]

Wow Doyle what a wonderful guitar platform i landed on here,.I'm amazed Brother how well u play and not meaning anything bad from this comment , I don't think I've heard of things u have done or your playing where have u played....I'm Blessed thanks

[@johnpearson4899]

Man I'm glad I subscribed. I love me some Doyle Dykes. I look forward to seeing Doyle right after church for Sunday String-a-long. Other videos through the week are just a bonus. I love hearing him tell stories as much as do his playing.

[@glennjustice2760]

Doyle, don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed guitar talk like I have this video. I’m 64 and have been discouraged about my own playing, hard to teach an old dog new tricks, but thanks again.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

I’m 64, too. And….inspired by this vid! I’m on my porch, in the interior mountains of British Columbia, and today, it’s my Martin 000 17 12 fret, keeping me company! (my easiest playing guitar out of a couple of dozen!) God bless the guitar! It keeps me young, and with good company! A worthwhile life long pursuit ! Peace

[@glennjustice2760]

@@cherrypickerguitars I too have a Martin 000-17SM. Discovered 12 frets really late in life. Regret that. Love em. What a real guitar is supposed to look like.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

@@glennjustice2760 They are so good! Love the tone! I have a 00 17, too ! A “Black Smoke”(?) super thin finish like the back and sides of your 000, and a Gretsch Historic Series single cone resonator 12 fret . I’m shopping for a 12 fret slope shoulder dreadnaught now - Martin or Collings. Peace

[@glennjustice2760]

@@cherrypickerguitars Good luck my friend. Keep on playing. Good for the soul

[@doyledykesmusic]

It gets Ruff sometimes but keep pickin! Us ole dogs have to stick together. Woof!

[@stevenburton7922]

Love this channel....thanks for posting

[@kevinl6111]

My first guitar was a 1967 Harmony Stella new for Christmas purchased at Western Auto Store, not about that one. What a piece of lumber!!!! Thanks for telling us about your guitars, very cool! Oh, watch you and Caleb video today! Boy that kid can play! Like father like son!

[@philipaklonis7906]

🙂That was MY first guitar!

[@World-as-i-c-it]

Love to hear you play!

[@johnjames1813]

Thank you Doyle. God Bless you.

[@carolfrost959]

I love my cousin...so proud of him ❤

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

That lick at 3:03 ending with the fast triplets is amazing....👍

[@tjstevens001]

What is so bad about some of us is that we buy too many inexpensive guitars and can only play one at a time. I sure would love to pick like you brother!

[@justsomeguy1074]

Get yerself out to the woodshed!

[@rdekemper]

Marvelous, downright inspirational! 🎸

[@guitarswh]

This is wonderful.

[@jasmoism]

As always, great playing, Doyle...and that Olson sounds so wonderful ❤️

[@chuckadams1774]

Thanks Doyle great presentation!!!

[@Gratefulman1965]

Sounding great Doyle!

[@natemink572]

Spectacular playing, you are super inspirational.

[@peaveyjan]

Doyle you are the best I wholeheartedly agree about the acoustic guitar ! I just recently got the old Yamaha I bought new in 1973 for I think maybe 200.00 back after a very difficult neck reset and am planning to give it to either my grandson or my youngest daughter. It might have as well been 3000.00 dollars we didn’t have two pennies to rub together but God is so good and He cares! Love you much -Jan

[@doyledykesmusic]

God provides! Great msg.

[@josephinenguyen6055]

You are so good with guitar Mr. Dykes . May God bless you and your family.

[@rickhutcheson6170]

Wonderful. Just wonderful. Thank you.

[@MrJackchap]

Sounds great Doyle

[@LDC.really]

Fantastic!!

[@dionwatts]

Simply amazing and inspirational

[@bunchafunk]

Wonderful!

[@jeredrutan7676]

You're the real deal. Beautiful playing & I love the stories brother. Thanks for sharing.

[@markspencer352]

Doyle sure love your playing and your heart!

[@clintlackey9475]

What a wise man and musician.You are a great gift to humanity.I just discovered you. I have been playing rock for years and now I love the lord and I know I will not grow unless I play for him.I hope that this will find you.Please pray for me.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Clint…. Please join me on my Sunday String Along videos if you haven’t already. Check out last Sunday. Perfect timing! I’m praying that the Lord will indeed help you and give you confidence, comfort and direction. Give Him First Place and He’ll Bless You for it.

[@clintlackey9475]

@@doyledykesmusic I absolutely will watch.I got to get back to my home church also.God is oh so powerful.They that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength.they will rise up as wings of eagles.They shall run and not be weary they shall walk and not be faint.Isiaha 40,:31.

[@fredlaitinen1215]

Love the playing (as always) and really loved the stories and the talk about tone woods.

[@EmeraldSteeler]

Thank you for a spellbinding talk and lovely gifted performances on these great guitars. You are an inspiration to all guitarists.

[@johncostelloe743]

Thank you Doyle God bless you and thank you for the music

[@tommyabernathy9880]

I’m speechless! Absolutely unreal how fantastic your playing is. God Bless you.

[@artbyshan]

Great player, and thanks for sharing

[@fretted]

Doyle, I feel you could make ANY guitar sound beautiful! Love your videos!

[@ericminter]

I have enjoyed your gifts for many years. I appreciate you taking the time to share so many personal stories. This recording was special to me. Thank you, sir!

[@JazzStrat781]

Wonderful video from an awesome musician 🎸🙏 would sure love to see more of these types of videos from you.

[@GTRalso]

Gitarre 2000!!!! Awesome CD!!! Play more Uncle Doyle!!

[@frankortega4280]

You’re an amazing player Doyle. I enjoy the pureness of an acoustic guitar being well played. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Many blessings always.

[@AlBrentner]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks for making it.

[@florentintise]

Enjoyed watching this 🎶

[@Jopetto]

Doyle - I just really enjoy listening to you play and listening to you speak on all Guitar topics. I really appreciate your channel. Thank you so much for sharing your gift for music and story telling 🎶👍

[@codypayne484]

Doyle, i really enjoy your playing and videos. you are 1 of my favorites. thank you for everything you do! God bless you sir.

[@lancekey6966]

Thank you and God bless you/ your music is anointed and it touches my soul

[@robertpickert1750]

Thanks, Doyle. Great hang. Felt like I was there with you, trading stories and sharing the guitar player’s life. God bless. - rp

[@tiemanschnitzel7940]

Really enjoyed the talk about one of my favorite topics. That last Martin was one sweet sounding geetar

[@philipaklonis7906]

Yes! More guitar talks!🎸 Thank you. Your playing is always inspirational...to God be the Glory. Your relationship with Him has blessed so many lives.❤

[@bryangilbert199]

I sure am glad you stayed in Cleveland Tennessee we love you here

[@seymills]

excellent playing sir :)

[@mrssriplo1]

This was very enjoyable to listen to. I would love to see more story time videos like this.

[@danleyrold45]

Inspirational as always Doyle. I’ve got a D-18 that I love. Think I’ll go play it a bit. Please do more of the guitar stuff like this one. It’s fun!

[@genemadsen8141]

Thanks Doyle for Sharing your Acoustic Guitar Memories with us. You can play any Brand of Guitar Well!

[@hymnplayer]

Thanks Doyle. I enjoyed your stories and hearing that Koa Martin. And of course the D-45 and the maple Olsen. I love the hymns.

[@lebe220]

Beautiful harmonies. Thank you. And thanks for the inspiration this Sunday. I´ll go and practice my new song.

[@bard5865]

The piece you played at the beginning was one of the most beautiful music I have ever heard. I hope someday I can play like you.

[@dennislarimore9409]

Jazz in the Box. A favorite of mine. Thanks.

[@keithwigley1256]

A real gift to life and the world of guitar players..

[@frankszmalc9921]

Wonderful playing as usual. I look forward to finally hearing you in person at CAAS next week. I hope I also get to meet you. You have reignited my passion for playing the guitar. God bless

[@Hjaltland2]

If anyone was ever gifted it is this man.. All da best Mr Dykes

[@jonstout7635]

Great video. If anything, playing acoustic takes your electric playing to a whole new level. I have more fun with acoustic guitar and my favorite players are fingerstyle artists like you who show a guitar has great potential without amps and effects.

[@gabrielsly1481]

You're a real goat sir! Sounds awesome.

[@orlandofernandes4790]

Amazing person! Amazing guitar player! You are 100% about acoustic guitar. Such a different youtube video.

[@davecurtis1468]

Loved this video. Would love to have you do a beginners video on Travis style guitar, and also explain how you come up with all the passing chords. Thanks Dave

[@mitchfortson8413]

Very good ,big fan you know for year I was all about electric but now been fingerstyle playing and much enjoy the Acoustic, guitar, God bless and thank you for your works .

[@doyledykesmusic]

Thank you very much!

[@FriendM2010]

Dude! 😳. I was gonna say, thats not playing just guitar, that’s playing an Orchestra on a guitar. 👍🥳. Amazing!

[@doyledykesmusic]

Wow, thanks!