I tried a 9000 dollar Collings guitar...

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
  • This is certainly not a sponsored video even though it might seem like it :) I have no contact with Collings but I just wanted to share this video where I try this guitar out at The Fellowship Of Acoustics in The Netherlands. It was such a special guitar.. and the story about the blue sitka is amazing.. you can probably find info at the fellowship of acoustics website... it's apparently a Collings OM2H Custom Cocobolo Blue Sitka.
    The song I'm playing is "Mountains of Illinois", written by Chet Atkins and Pat Bergeson.
    Thank you to Maico Vimuto (@maico_vimuto instagram)
    for filming this!
    Thanks for watching!
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  • @EmilErnebroGuitar
    @EmilErnebroGuitar  Год назад +291

    The song I'm playing in this demo is "Mountains of Illinois", written by Chet Atkins and Pat Bergeson.. This is not a sponsored video, - I have no contact with Collings, but I just wanted to share this demo (from The Fellowship of Acoustics in The Netherlands) because I really thought this was an amazing instrument.. apparently, the "blue sitka" spruce top is reclaimed from floating Alaskan logs..
    These logs were used throughout the 20th century for floating structures that supported the fishing and logging industry. The wood had been in salt water for decades, and when processed it turned out to have taken on a gray to bluish color. The wood is aged through this process, lighter in weight and also stiffer in structure.. which gives the guitar a unique sound.. pretty cool!! :)

    • @Dm.ReZnikoV
      @Dm.ReZnikoV Год назад +3

      Круто!

    • @pasha355
      @pasha355 Год назад +1

      Hoppas att de hör av sig för att du förtjänar en sådan Collings :)

    • @stevefulnecky4563
      @stevefulnecky4563 Год назад +3

      I don’t think there ARE any mountains in Illinois. Barely has skateboard hills. Nice playing though. You could get rid of the finger squeaks ( mostly ) by sanding the basses with 10 or more grades of micro-mesh sandpaper.. it isn’t quite as dead as coated strings, which are expensive and dead to start with. Good luck!

    • @EmilErnebroGuitar
      @EmilErnebroGuitar  Год назад +14

      @@stevefulnecky4563 The title of the song is apparently a joke, Chet was funny too!😆

    • @stevefulnecky4563
      @stevefulnecky4563 Год назад +2

      @@EmilErnebroGuitar one thing I know is that the beach in Vancouver, BC, Canada, walking distance from an area that had over 50 coffee shops ( in early 90’s ) has many hundreds of cut tree trunks, many spruce, that were floated in by the logging industry. So it’s an “ endless “ source for wood of this type. They’re just seen as driftwood by the locals. It must’ve been cheaper and easier to just float the wood from the forest to the mills downstream. There is wood in the Great Lakes that was cut over 100 years ago as well that they use to build pianos ( “ sinker mahogany “ ). In Spain they make some guitar backs out of the centuries old Front Doors of Old Churches. ( This is Wood grown from trees that are no longer in the forests. )

  • @rwayne3243
    @rwayne3243 Год назад +315

    Nine thousand dollar guitar or not, that was nine million dollar playing. Incredible!!

    • @leonchalita2169
      @leonchalita2169 Год назад +2

      Right!?

    • @sigmaman721
      @sigmaman721 9 месяцев назад +4

      Yeah probably he would sound almost the same on 2000€ Martin

    • @gtrgeorge348
      @gtrgeorge348 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@sigmaman721 or a $500 Yamaha…

  • @Yorkie285
    @Yorkie285 10 месяцев назад +82

    This guy is pure joy to listen too, his talent is at a masterclass level.

  • @kevinwatkins3856
    @kevinwatkins3856 Год назад +178

    Doesn’t matter the make of guitar, Emil will always *make* it sound priceless.

    • @stevefulnecky4563
      @stevefulnecky4563 Год назад +2

      I believe the saying in America is, " It ain't the arrow; it's the Indian. " ( nice to have good guitar though. }

    • @keary18
      @keary18 Год назад +2

      yes, I agree...

    • @jotacalvo
      @jotacalvo 10 месяцев назад +2

      Which is why it’s crazy for anyone to spend $9k on a guitar lol

    • @darlenearseneault3356
      @darlenearseneault3356 10 месяцев назад +3

      Agreed this guy is a great player however collings is a great guitar also , a great match here.

    • @theshapeexists
      @theshapeexists 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@jotacalvofor some people $9000 isn't a lot, but collings are amazing. I recently played a $6000 collings. It absolutely blew everything away over ever played by a long shot. If I had the money, I wouldn't hesitate buying it for how much I play.

  • @AndyKimbel
    @AndyKimbel 6 месяцев назад +9

    The Collings OM2HC has been my workhorse since about 1998/99. It constantly exceeds my expectations and does more than I ask. The guitar makes every performance just a pure joy. Although I have many guitars and have performed with quite a few, It is the Collings that draws the most attention and has so many asking me "What Kind of Guitar is that?' Looking forward to the D1!

  • @josephtyreman6966
    @josephtyreman6966 Год назад +19

    The first thing that strikes you (besides the skill of the player) is the even tone, the projection of each string is balanced. No annoying "B" out of place. No heavy-toned low E. It's all even.

    • @Mike-jv4rz
      @Mike-jv4rz 10 месяцев назад +2

      At 9G's I think it would be perfect-

  • @maicovimuto6341
    @maicovimuto6341 Год назад +22

    It was a pleasure to have you in front of my camera and record this Emil! 🙏

  • @robertwilson6144
    @robertwilson6144 2 дня назад

    I’ve had mine for two months now and am still amazed at the sensitive response - and the sheer volume!

  • @z-ray-dadbod
    @z-ray-dadbod Год назад +32

    Beautiful playing. Someone who actually understand the dynamics of acoustic playing.

    • @csnide6702
      @csnide6702 Год назад +2

      too bad the person RECORDING it doesn't

    • @gilldavidmour4199
      @gilldavidmour4199 Год назад

      @@csnide6702 What should be different?

    • @csnide6702
      @csnide6702 Год назад

      @@gilldavidmour4199 recording level .... can't you hear the constant overloading & break-up.... ? sounds like recording guy's first day

    • @gilldavidmour4199
      @gilldavidmour4199 Год назад +3

      @@csnide6702 Sounds great to me, as in very clear and full sounding.

    • @Magnum_Opus_Music
      @Magnum_Opus_Music 10 месяцев назад

      💯✅

  • @ayuttaya.ambient
    @ayuttaya.ambient 9 месяцев назад +26

    One of the most sublime 1 minute and 45 seconds of acoustic playing I have heard in years.

    • @joshcantrell8397
      @joshcantrell8397 9 месяцев назад +2

      Ya the end was my favorite part too! 1:45

  • @ShinMadero
    @ShinMadero Год назад +23

    Most beautiful cover of this song I’ve seen on the guitar. Your touch, dynamic range, and time feel is so soulful.

  • @DARKLYLIT
    @DARKLYLIT 9 месяцев назад +8

    Beautiful, masterful playing Emil. Plus that Collings, like all Collings guitars, is stunning. Thank you!

  • @haroldclark1787
    @haroldclark1787 Год назад +20

    Wow, this guitar was made for you! When you pair an incomparable instrument with a true guitar virtuoso, the result is astounding. You are an amazingly talented musician. Thanks for posting this video. And keep them coming!

  • @baronistheone
    @baronistheone Год назад +11

    If anyone "deserves" an instrument of that quality and sound, it would be you. Fine playing indeed.

  • @GabrieleSantoro
    @GabrieleSantoro 10 месяцев назад +9

    Collings are incredible guitars. I tried a dreadnought a couple of years ago, and I can't forget it. It was like a... bubble made of wood. Light, resonant, a waterfall of harmonics

    • @leraph3904
      @leraph3904 4 месяца назад

      Try furch vintage series. Amazing

  • @johnmichaelginty3210
    @johnmichaelginty3210 8 месяцев назад +1

    Beautifully played & presented. What a stunning instrument. "Blue sitka"? Wow! Combined with cocobolo - can't get much more exotic than that. Worth every penny.

  • @ZIgnorantProdigy
    @ZIgnorantProdigy Год назад +17

    Mannnn, you're guitar playing and harmonic game is so next level. Absolutely love watching/listening to you play

  • @texasaggie75
    @texasaggie75 23 дня назад

    Beautiful guitar work, friend, thank you for posting it!

  • @DianeLee999
    @DianeLee999 Год назад +18

    What a gorgeous sounding guitar! Well played! 💜🇺🇸

  • @robnic52
    @robnic52 Год назад +2

    Beautifully played. Great tune. The finger-squeaks only added to the performance.

  • @tylerhandy4749
    @tylerhandy4749 9 месяцев назад +7

    Known as the best sounding acoustics out there, you did it justice nice work

  • @darinplott5186
    @darinplott5186 10 месяцев назад +4

    Incredible. Loved the harmonics at the end sent shivers down my spine.

  • @nicolaaskolz9999
    @nicolaaskolz9999 5 месяцев назад

    Wow man it's so beautiful...please play the full version on that Collings...

  • @rugbyslug
    @rugbyslug Год назад +3

    Beautiful playing man -- wow. Soulful rendering.

  • @bp7152
    @bp7152 Год назад +4

    You got the gift, my man. Great playing.

  • @billmaryschrouder2834
    @billmaryschrouder2834 Год назад +6

    Thanks Emil
    I’m a decent player, but when, you get to this level, as you know, it’s how to phrase properly.
    You just absolutely kill it….
    So well done

  • @Mandoslicer
    @Mandoslicer 10 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome picking! I picked up a D1A Torefied Shade Top about 4 months ago from an old touring buddy. I cant seem to stop playing it. When I do, I like to put it where I can see it. I’m really blown away by this particular dreadnought. Amazing tone and response.

  • @dosty3
    @dosty3 Год назад +4

    Dang dude that some sweet sounding skills you have there! What a blessing. Such great finger style

  • @TheDukeofDixie
    @TheDukeofDixie Год назад

    I'm so glad that this appeared on my YT feed and that I took the time to view/listen...that was an awe inspiring performance...thank you for sharing it!

  • @jasonedwards4419
    @jasonedwards4419 Год назад +4

    Extraordinarily beautiful piece. Well played.

  • @larryoneal9944
    @larryoneal9944 25 дней назад

    Beautifully played. Amazing guitar.

  • @davidwilliams4023
    @davidwilliams4023 Год назад +6

    Great sound and great playing - most soulful and truly musical.

  • @veazy1
    @veazy1 8 месяцев назад

    You need to record this song. I would definitely buy it. Well done!

  • @timedwards5600
    @timedwards5600 10 месяцев назад +4

    Awesome guitar. Great balance in the registers. Nice song choice.

  • @FL-BEACH-MAN
    @FL-BEACH-MAN 10 месяцев назад

    WOW - Both the Player and the guitar sound awesome - glad they got to meet.

  • @tedhart7708
    @tedhart7708 9 месяцев назад +5

    That was exquisite! Beautiful instrument in a master's hands.
    Years ago I was noodling around with several guitars at First Quality Music in Louisville, Ky. As I sat and played, there was a noticeable sympathetic resonance coming from one of the many guitars on the walls in the room. I walked around the room to determine where it was coming from and it was a Collings just singing along on its own.

    • @MOAB-UT
      @MOAB-UT 9 месяцев назад

      Things that never happened.

    • @tedhart7708
      @tedhart7708 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@MOAB-UT
      I meant that, as I was playing, the Collings was resonating on its own. Not that it was playing a "tune."

    • @MOAB-UT
      @MOAB-UT 9 месяцев назад

      @@tedhart7708 Ok. They are nice guitars- just too pricey for me.

  • @JMunchen-wf2yj
    @JMunchen-wf2yj 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful playing - really enjoyed that.

  • @Elvis241000
    @Elvis241000 Год назад +12

    Man, what a truly gifted guitarist. Beautifully done.✝️🙏🏻

  • @billbarhorst8369
    @billbarhorst8369 7 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous tone and playing!

  • @dalroth10
    @dalroth10 Год назад +5

    Wow! Incredible sounding instrument played supremely well, with such feel 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @terryprockiw3831
    @terryprockiw3831 7 месяцев назад

    That's something smooth that goes right to the soul. Well, well done my friend. A real pleasure.

  • @allenstevens6215
    @allenstevens6215 Год назад +3

    Only a few can get that sound from that guitar. Well done my friend!

  • @PhillipGregoryMusic
    @PhillipGregoryMusic 9 месяцев назад +1

    that look at 0:23 was the same look i had when i bought my Lowden. High end acoustic guitars are just magical.

    • @calkrahn9961
      @calkrahn9961 День назад

      I have a Lowden as well. Even had a nice lunch with George himself. Plays so smooth.

  • @hikerglenn
    @hikerglenn Год назад +3

    You make that sound so great! Bravo! You can tell by your smile that the guitar really speaks to you.

  • @georgebaigent8078
    @georgebaigent8078 6 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful sound. It’s so clear and mellow.

  • @josephadambery6278
    @josephadambery6278 Год назад +17

    That’s an incredible piece played brilliantly and a homage to Chet and Lady Collings who breathed the music

  • @homesteadmusician
    @homesteadmusician 8 месяцев назад

    Wow. Beautiful sounding guitar, and you played it beautifully. So tasteful on your hammers and pull-offs! Flawless!!

  • @charlie863
    @charlie863 Год назад +340

    Collings should give you a free guitar

    • @spatialfrance
      @spatialfrance Год назад +6

      Yes, your playing is marvelous.

    • @AndreRMeyer
      @AndreRMeyer Год назад +6

      @Charlie this guy'd even get famous playing a Framus

    • @beemerchef27
      @beemerchef27 Год назад +4

      I was thinking the same thing before I read your comment

    • @stefbogaertguitars
      @stefbogaertguitars Год назад +5

      Absolutely agree on that!

    • @jamesfyffe2610
      @jamesfyffe2610 Год назад +5

      Or at least a major discount 😊 i’m sure it’s not hard to make them sound good at any level.

  • @markmarsh27
    @markmarsh27 9 месяцев назад +2

    I'm stunned by the beauty of that guitar, but even more by your playing. That was mesmerising.

  • @randychicago5326
    @randychicago5326 8 месяцев назад

    Wow! You play this song better than any I have heard. Keep up the great work!!!

  • @raystaar
    @raystaar Год назад +3

    That was truly amazing. Both a musical and an auditory delight. Thank you so much.

  • @stephenbedford1395
    @stephenbedford1395 Год назад +1

    Mate, that was some beautiful playing... sublime, thanks.

  • @authenticchristianityminis4109
    @authenticchristianityminis4109 Год назад +3

    Sounds beautiful! Fantastic playing!

  • @rosewoodsteel6656
    @rosewoodsteel6656 6 месяцев назад

    What wonderful playing! You have a very unique and beautiful style. Wow! And the guitar doesn't sound half bad, as well. :)

  • @valueofnothing2487
    @valueofnothing2487 Год назад +8

    Well, the thing I noticed about the 3k guitars is you play a G chord and it's amazing, in tune, balanced, the b string is not muted, the B and D sound great. I don't have the ability to to distinguish anything more expensive that that, unfortunately.

    • @davidsalo8397
      @davidsalo8397 Год назад

      I don't have the ability of discerning even a decent $1000 guitar. But I enjoy trying! 😸

    • @G_Demolished
      @G_Demolished Год назад

      That’s because above $3k there are rapidly diminishing returns in sound quality.

    • @milesv5352
      @milesv5352 10 месяцев назад

      The big difference between a 5k guitar and a 3k guitar is the feel,….with some exceptions.

    • @G_Demolished
      @G_Demolished 10 месяцев назад

      @@milesv5352 And often the bling.

  • @druchumley4571
    @druchumley4571 9 месяцев назад +1

    Reminds me of Pete Huttlinger and his Collings. The gold standard for steel string acoustic tone. Excellent playing. Thank you for posting.

  • @Zeta0Hall
    @Zeta0Hall Год назад +4

    Oh man.. that was SO beautiful. The song, and the performance. Really glad I clicked on this video. What an excellent player

  • @reddogdude
    @reddogdude Год назад +1

    Nice rendition of the song! Well done!

  • @makeaguitarnoise
    @makeaguitarnoise Год назад +5

    I don't follow many guitar channels. But you Tommy Emmanuel and the amazing young Player Antoine Boyer and another called Marcin are always a pleasure to listen to.

  • @paulhopkins1905
    @paulhopkins1905 7 месяцев назад

    Absolutely gorgeous playing, that guitar sounds amazing

  • @stephen25uk
    @stephen25uk Год назад +5

    That guitar needs a player of Emil's calibre. About as good as it gets.

  • @CC-xt1bw
    @CC-xt1bw Год назад

    Nicely played Emil. I'm sure Chet is smilin' some place. Well done.

  • @pickersgrip
    @pickersgrip Год назад +3

    Emil, that was beautiful playing! The guitar matches your talent!

  • @TheHonudiver
    @TheHonudiver 8 месяцев назад

    Beautiful playing, and the guitar sounds pretty awesome too!

  • @kennethschweighardt4920
    @kennethschweighardt4920 Год назад +4

    So beautiful, amazing talent, the song and the playing connect emotionally with the listener right away. It is music that soothes your soul. Thank-you for sharing.

  • @2010georgian1
    @2010georgian1 9 месяцев назад +1

    never knew a guitar could sound like that.. thank you Emil

  • @johnhodgetts2111
    @johnhodgetts2111 Год назад +4

    I think this guy could make just about any guitar sound fantastic. That said, it's a great instrument. Would've liked to have heard it strummed too.

  • @daningram3143
    @daningram3143 9 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic! The bottom end is unreal!! Great example of a beautiful guitar and a beautiful touch by the player!!

  • @delbertmaywald7296
    @delbertmaywald7296 10 месяцев назад +4

    $9000 guitar sounded just like a guitar. The artist sounded priceless!

    • @robbyt.5258
      @robbyt.5258 10 месяцев назад

      True and wise words.

  • @daciuk8
    @daciuk8 Год назад +2

    Beautiful sound and beautiful playing Emil 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇬🇧

  • @BasilWahn
    @BasilWahn Год назад +5

    you would make a 90 dollar guitar sound great 🙂

    • @baronistheone
      @baronistheone Год назад

      I was going to comment he could make a $9.00 guitar sound good, but you beat me to it!

  • @godisamulti-racialhermaphr7560
    @godisamulti-racialhermaphr7560 10 месяцев назад +2

    Played with tremendous feel and skill!

  • @a2ndopynyn
    @a2ndopynyn 9 месяцев назад +9

    Not my normal style of music, but that was jaw-droppingly beautiful. You have a true gift, good sir. [EDIT]: Is there sheet music available for this version?

    • @EmilErnebroGuitar
      @EmilErnebroGuitar  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you sooo much!! I don’t have this written out sorry

  • @acousticsong-guitarco964
    @acousticsong-guitarco964 9 месяцев назад

    Where to start…. The guitar or the playing….? They are actually well matched! Awesome tone of this guitar and your playing is very beautiful ❤️👍🏼

  • @danieljackson6427
    @danieljackson6427 10 месяцев назад

    That was a real pleasure to hear you play ! In my dreams! I could play that way! But awake, alas, I just have a good time playing with friends.

  • @mikesmusic111
    @mikesmusic111 9 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely lovely! Fantastic playing -- a real treat to hear this!

  • @Wowreally42
    @Wowreally42 Год назад +2

    wow what I would give to be able to play like this! I just picked it up and boy is it difficult. So much respect.

  • @pearlsbeforeswine60
    @pearlsbeforeswine60 9 месяцев назад

    Lovely tone. I just invested in a Zager EZ Play which I'm thrilled with.

  • @veazy1
    @veazy1 8 месяцев назад

    I was not familiar with this song until I saw this video. I have now listened to a dozen versions of this and this version is by far the best. Better than any others. Thanks.

  • @alanglen6589
    @alanglen6589 Год назад

    Awesome guitar playing sir !!!!

  • @pickersgrip
    @pickersgrip 9 месяцев назад

    Your touch is exquisite, so is the guitar!

  • @stephenrippstein9863
    @stephenrippstein9863 Год назад +2

    So beautiful I got lost in it. Thanks for sharing that with us. What a pleasant treat! The really great guitars are just in a different league all their own and have unique sounds all their own. But, I'd sure pay $9,000 in a heartbeat to be able to play half as great as that. You are indeed blessed.

  • @troytempest290
    @troytempest290 8 месяцев назад

    Jesus I’m almost crying…incredible playing fella. 👏

  • @frantisca
    @frantisca 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful playing !

  • @soundguyjimmy
    @soundguyjimmy Год назад +1

    Outstanding! I’ll keep practicing and you keep inspiring people to play better.

  • @robcohen8975
    @robcohen8975 8 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous arrangement, perfectly executed, thank you for sharing!

  • @keary18
    @keary18 Год назад +1

    love my OM2HT - great guitar for any style of playing... beautiful playing Email - as always!

  • @massimorossi3068
    @massimorossi3068 10 месяцев назад

    Hi Emil, I really like your way of playing. I saw your video for "Mountains of Illinois", written by Chet Atkins and Pat Bergeson. I'm wondering if you can do a lesson to teach this beautiful arrangement.
    Thanks for your music. Massimo from Italy

  • @stevoschannel4127
    @stevoschannel4127 9 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely stunning performance sir

  • @Funny-parodies
    @Funny-parodies 10 месяцев назад +2

    Pure artistry. Props to the guitar playing and the guitar as well 👍👍👍

  • @jmnxmas
    @jmnxmas Год назад

    Beautiful playing, sir.

  • @HughGard-rc7cc
    @HughGard-rc7cc 10 месяцев назад

    Sweet little bar/hammer/pull on the 7th dude!

  • @ShaneHarris-o5o
    @ShaneHarris-o5o 9 месяцев назад

    Absolutely beautiful playing guitar sounds amazing

  • @brendalaveine7756
    @brendalaveine7756 9 месяцев назад

    What a fabulous guitar player you are! Shalom that they give you a guitar!

  • @danstheworst
    @danstheworst 8 месяцев назад

    This is the kind playing that I hope to achieve one day. Great job dude, this sounds fantastic.

  • @jolox.
    @jolox. 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful! Going to subscribe and hopefully hear more!

  • @cassgascoigne
    @cassgascoigne Год назад +1

    It also helps that you are such a nice player as well. Beautifully done Sir.

  • @AnthonyBurrito1313
    @AnthonyBurrito1313 9 месяцев назад

    I knew it was a killer when you slid into the first chord!! I really want a Collings

  • @7dc379
    @7dc379 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful song, beautiful playing, beautiful guitar....

  • @nigelevans8259
    @nigelevans8259 8 месяцев назад

    what a fabulous player, such a beautiful touch, a true virtuoso.