Ted, that was very enjoyable...I think I love talking about and looking at cool guitars (especially archtops) as much as I like playing them! Those are some very beautiful and interesting instruments and each a work of art. I'm amazed how similar they all sound in your hands! Yet subtly different...they all have their own character and voice. Thanks, my friend!
Hey Ted, I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks for introducing us to your favourite guitars and their makers. I'm a builder too, though not of arch tops, and it really is an extension of the passion for playing guitar. Thanks again :)
Enjoyed this very much taking our minds away from what’s going on in our world, and by the way just love the videos with you and jimmy Bruno thank you Ted you’re a great player. Stay safe
These guitars are really happy to be played very well. To me the Ribbecke's got the best sound - big, warm, fat basses and it's got this slight more acoustic touch in sound. That doesnt mean the others wouldn't sound amazing. Thank You for this demonstration.
Well the black Betsy had it all as you have said, real most classical jazz guitar tone. I am reconstructing one arch top jazz guitar right now. It is almost finished. It's 1961 year guitar. Has all it needs to have, hope you will like it, I will send a link for the video, so you can hear it. P.S. I really enjoy your videos!
All those builders are very happy to have you playing their creations. I live in Toronto which is home base for Linda Manzer. A few years ago an acquaintance of mine who’s a very talented cabinet maker and sometime guitarist, had the pleasure of transporting one of Linda’s guitars to a woodworking convention in Ottawa. She’s one of Canada’s treasures. It’s such a treat to hear you playing and talking about Rosie and Company.
Well, you have guitars from 3 of my favorite Luther's -- Menser, Maribella and Ribbecke. I would add, if anyone has a fortune, Montelone, and the less heard of Bozo who also has past. I would love to find one I could afford -- there is a Ribbecke Co. on Reverb I could. I had almost enough saved given tons of overtime at work to buy a meticulously constructed and fabulous sounding 1983 Gibson D'Angelico NY copy, but it was sold before I had enough. I saw a Foster crescent city for a reasonable price after he passed, but had no resources to verify the sound quality of his workmanship. For a long time I also liked Scharpuch and even saw one for sale for $12k (!) when the 2008 markets crashed but couldn't raise the cash. Just as well, none used in a normal live setting has the wonderful tone I was able to get out of my L7 in a recording studio when I was in high school, but I keep trying to think of a way to finance one and make it sound great on stage.
yeah but no one can afford a Manzer, Ribbeck guitars maybe they are 20 grand as entry level. good players gets them for reduced price or give away etc. so they are out of question!!!
5 of the luckiest guitars in the world, thanks Ted!
Thanks, Ted! What a beautiful collection--and in the right hands for sure!
Beautiful guitars. Love the responsiveness of the ribbecke
Beautiful instruments, beautifully played.
Ted, that was very enjoyable...I think I love talking about and looking at cool guitars (especially archtops) as much as I like playing them! Those are some very beautiful and interesting instruments and each a work of art. I'm amazed how similar they all sound in your hands! Yet subtly different...they all have their own character and voice. Thanks, my friend!
Beautiful instruments.
More like works of art.
Hey Ted, I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks for introducing us to your favourite guitars and their makers. I'm a builder too, though not of arch tops, and it really is an extension of the passion for playing guitar. Thanks again :)
I love listening to someone who has such a high regard to the craft.
I love this - thank you for sharing!
Enjoyed this very much taking our minds away from what’s going on in our world, and by the way just love the videos with you and jimmy Bruno thank you Ted you’re a great player. Stay safe
Thanks so much Alan! Appreciate the kind words! This was a fun video to make
GREAT stable, ted!!
Great presentation Ted. Love the Mirabella best, but all were great.
Torn between the Foster and Ribbeckie, great nerdentine!
These guitars are really happy to be played very well. To me the Ribbecke's got the best sound - big, warm, fat basses and it's got this slight more acoustic touch in sound.
That doesnt mean the others wouldn't sound amazing. Thank You for this demonstration.
Enjoyed Hearing the differences. The Ribberke had the richest sound for My ears. Will check out your TrueFire lessons.
Nice, Ted, thanks for sharing! What do they sound like acoustically?
Well the black Betsy had it all as you have said, real most classical jazz guitar tone. I am reconstructing one arch top jazz guitar right now. It is almost finished. It's 1961 year guitar. Has all it needs to have, hope you will like it, I will send a link for the video, so you can hear it. P.S. I really enjoy your videos!
They deserves You! ;)
Jimmy Bruno recommended. 🙂
Thank you for such a great video. I want to know which guitar string you use. Your guitar tone is so beautiful
Thanks for the kind words Jin. I use Thomastic Infeld 13-53 bebop series strings. And for the 7th string I use a D’Addario 74 round wound
@@tedludwig1451 I really want to see your live performance someday. Thank you :)
Do you still have that Jackson guitar? It was the red one you had when we worked at Little Caesars
No, I sold it in 1997
All those builders are very happy to have you playing their creations. I live in Toronto which is home base for Linda Manzer. A few years ago an acquaintance of mine who’s a very talented cabinet maker and sometime guitarist, had the pleasure of transporting one of Linda’s guitars to a woodworking convention in Ottawa. She’s one of Canada’s treasures. It’s such a treat to hear you playing and talking about Rosie and Company.
Well, you have guitars from 3 of my favorite Luther's -- Menser, Maribella and Ribbecke. I would add, if anyone has a fortune, Montelone, and the less heard of Bozo who also has past. I would love to find one I could afford -- there is a Ribbecke Co. on Reverb I could. I had almost enough saved given tons of overtime at work to buy a meticulously constructed and fabulous sounding 1983 Gibson D'Angelico NY copy, but it was sold before I had enough. I saw a Foster crescent city for a reasonable price after he passed, but had no resources to verify the sound quality of his workmanship. For a long time I also liked Scharpuch and even saw one for sale for $12k (!) when the 2008 markets crashed but couldn't raise the cash. Just as well, none used in a normal live setting has the wonderful tone I was able to get out of my L7 in a recording studio when I was in high school, but I keep trying to think of a way to finance one and make it sound great on stage.
Check Out Wyatt Wilkie guitars. He makes a great instrument for a reasonable price!
Wyatt’s guitars are so Gorgeous!
You didn't mention that Manser was D'aquisto's apprentice.
yeah but no one can afford a Manzer, Ribbeck guitars maybe they are 20 grand as entry level. good players gets them for reduced price or give away etc. so they are out of question!!!