Fantastic story Jeremy, had me in tears. So glad you are back to this style of video, very unique and from the heart. Keep up the good work. Darren (England).
What a lovely, genuine guy. So glad Lewis shared his heart and his guitar. I think many of us can relate to the connection with an instrument and how it can be a friend.
Dude this one made me cry, I don’t think I could say goodbye to my old guitar. Inherited it from my father, learned on it when I was a teen. It’s been there for me through everything. It’s got its quirks and might not quite be a 60s Martin, but that don’t mean nothing to me. Her heavy strings might have bit me when I was younger, but eventually she came to sing for me. She holds my heart in her, my life is buried deep into that guitars soul-if you could say they have one. Feels like they do.
This is the most heartwarming video I’ve seen by anyone in a long time. Great story, perfectly told. You are a video journalist of the highest caliber. I hope you are high and dry as the hurricane moves through.
Thanks for the kind words! This was 3 days before the storm. Monday of this week. We’re good. The storm wasn’t bad and there is no real damage for us from wind or rain. Praise the Lord.
@@JeremySheppard this is what these things made of wood and strings mean to us as the players. I have one main guitar in my collection a JP Courmier Boucher that I spent years trying to find something of this caliber. It holds great meaning to me it is very therapeutic. I hope this man is doing well and his health resolves no one should have to go without good healthcare or a meaningful good guitar
As beautiful as that D28 is, the best part of music and your channel Jeremy is the stories and connection that bind us - whether we recognize it or not. It's a beautiful reminder in the insane world of today that there really is beauty in simplicity, like the story that you and Lewis shared here around music and humanity. Thank you
Amazing story, and what a beautiful guitar. I’ve been following you from the beginning, and even bought a guitar from you a few years back. It’s great to see you get back to the kind of content that started it all. This is the kind of video that got me hooked. Thanks Jeremy.
Beautiful video! I’ve always appreciated your tag line of making music and friendship. This video demonstrated just that. Also want to say I love the sense of adventure that comes along with this style of video.
What a wonderful video Jeremy. Thank you for sharing such a genuine story with us. Showing what’s behind the guitar is really what connects us all. Great job brother!
Wonderful video Jeremy. You demonstrate that guitars are so much more than it would seem. The right one has the power to speak to us….. it really does become a relationship we develop. Thank you for taking us far beyond the “specs” and showing us why guitars really matter to us. Great stuff!!!!
Just got to seeing this now. What a touching story. I don’t want to think about it, but that time will come for us all someday when we will have to let our musical treasures go.
Hey Jeremy, this one really resonated with me bud. Please keep creating this type of content, it’s some of the best guitar content on RUclips IMHO. And you’re missed in VA man, I hope you and the family thrive in LA. (A southeast Texan, turned Virginian… John Mc)
You got me in the feels today, Jeremy. This was a great example of the power that guitars and music can have on someone’s life. Thanks for another wonderful video!
Oooof that’s heavy. As I get deeper & deeper into my guitar journey, I see them as my friends. To let go of a good friend, something you turn to in good times & bad, to let that go..just brutal. Knowing it’s going to a good place blunts the blow but still. I hope Lewis is well. Congrats on the awesome guitar & sharing this.
What a great video. The stories were so heart felt. The guitar sounded amazing. I’m more in to country and bluegrass, but the guitar will make someone very happy. Thanks again for such a nice video.
THIS is what youtube is for! Lewis is a kind human. I could really relate to this video, and the personal connection guitars have on one's self. When my wife passed 3 years ago, I came across a '99 Martin D-28 and the first chord I strummed on it, I knew it was the one. I also have a Luna guitar that was my wife's and when I play it now, it's a connection to her for me. Keep up the great videos, Jeremy.
This is the type of video that first got me interested in your channel. Keep'em coming Jeremy! BTW, the guitar is awesome. I own two Martins so I can really understand the attachment.
Oh you mean the guitar he lowballed a grandpa on when he met up with him until a good Samaritan bought it so Jeremy could make some profit and that guy gave it back to the family and Jeremy got to profit from the feel good video. He made out nicely on that one.
says he will make less videos, drops one nice video after another, keep it up buddy, these vids like this one brought us all together, warm greets from your friend Max from germany
After my Dad passed in January we sold on his old Lowden ( from Ireland) to a great chap, who was so impressed and blown away by the sound/ sustain/ sheer rasp it produced, he couldn’t put it down for weeks and took it to the recording studio to play on a song. I strung it left handed to play along with some Damien Rice live tracks on Cordify and it sounded exactly like Damien’s old beat up cut away Lowden. It always sounded better than anyone else’s guitar at open mic nights when he let rip with it. Great story and a super chap for letting someone else own his pride and joy.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I really wish he had felt comfortable playing, but that probably would've increased the difficulty in letting go of an old reliable friend. I have one that has helped me through my darkest hours. A 1994 Sigma DM4 I bought brand new. The frets were so badly worn that I had to learn how to level, recrown and polish. It's not finished, because I have to learn how to slot the nut deeper, but I will. I have Martins that I love very much, but there's just something about the Sigma that sounds, and feels like magic to me.
Another great sounding find! Such a story. Yes, if the kids don't play, they may not be interested. Luckily, many of my children and grandchildren play. Hopefully, a family heirloom that Grandpa played. Stay safe with that hurricane. I've been through a number of them in Beaumont TX.
Man that's incredible! That is my dream guitar. Hopefully the Lord will allow me to have one before long. Right now I'm settling for a cheap substitute, an Alvarez MD70 BG that I'm Extremely grateful for and a Martin D-10, but Hopefully we'll get there soon.
This one really hits home. I lived in Hammond in the 70s, and have been friends for a half century with "the luthier" Lewis mentions. We call about once a month - must have been between calls when the D-28 came to him and was sold to Lewis. I never knew he'd had it. Otherwise it would have been mine - sight unseen - because I know of no man more honest or forthright when it comes to fine guitars.
Comes a time. I’m going to be in Lake Charles next week playing Cajun with some friends. That’s the true value of my guitar. You can see that in him too
You move back to Louisiana and a hurricane hits. Were you affected? How did Hammond, LA do? What a great vid. It really lives up your philosophy regarding guitars.
Love it man, another great vid.! I know you been making vids for a while, but feel like the sound quality, when you guys were talking, could easily been much better. Sounds like an air conditioner and echo-y. Shure makes a $99 iPhone mic; definitely worth it, I have one. I’ll link a vid of a National Resonator player/context creator, Django Woods, who reviewed them, who got me to buy one if you’re interested. Just thought I’d help, not trying to be negative at all,
I can tell you with first-hand experience, pre-war Martins are NOT a gimmick! I got a chance to play a pre-war D18 in a room full of new Martins, Taylors, Lowdens, Collings, and Bourgeois, the prewar was easily louder, clearer, and sweeter than any other guitar in the room! I hung it back up and left the store but I couldn't get that guitar out of my head. I went back to the store and pthhhh, she was gone!😢😢😭
I've done something like that but not quite. I bought when the guitar sang to my soul . *No regrets * I saved up money for years , though . Money that was hard earned but worth every bit for the pleasure of seeing smiles on people's faces as they enjoyed all the songs .
@@paullanier8280 When I tried that prewar, I was young and dumb, it was a bit banged up and not new and shiny like the other guitars there. I hesitated and paid the price, the one that got away.
I'm trying not to cry, but tears are in my eyes. Very heartwarming!!! What are your plans for the guitar? Is it a forever guitar or looking for it's next forever home?
@@JeremySheppard interesting. I should send you a photo of my 1969 Brazilian D-28. I am the original owner. Well sort of. I bought it from the original retailer who just kept it tucked away with loose tension for more a number of decades. I am not currently thinking that i will ever sell it but i guess you never know. And you might be interested anyway. Btw, my name is also Jeremy!
Those two streaks are just like my 1974 D-18 that I just sold. It was also from the same retailed I mentioned. I decided to keep the 1969 Brazilian D-28 and sell the 1974 D-18.
I’ve posted this on other channels that featured guitars. From what I understand, it was Chet Atkins who once said, that it takes a guitar 20 years to figure out that it’s not a tree anymore.
Everyone gets to that point. Sells their most prized guitar to someone who will appreciate it knowing it goes to a "player". We keep 1 or two others to keep playin until the end.🎸🎸🎸 There is something about a guitar that does it to ya.
I play needle and the damage done allll the time! Congrats from Canada. D 28s new at a shop here are more $ than a used Camry To me, getting a D28 from a Neil young fan...knowing he probably played the Harvest album on that thing 20,000 times..its worth more
Yes, original guard, could be replaced, there’s a crack repaired in top where the pick guard probably curled up. They were black for a very long time. I believe in the 50’s through 2017, I’ll double check.
@@JeremySheppardmy ‘63 D-28 has tortoise colored pick guard, as did my buddy’s ‘64. But I believe they went to black in ‘65? I know by ‘68 all pickguard were black - might have had something to do with moving to the new factory in ‘64? I prefer the straight grain BRW like Lewis’s guitar rather than the curly grain you see today on super expensive BRW custom guitars. They may be showy, but I recall Mike Longworth once calling the fancy stuff “stump wood” and said D-45s always got the best wood which was always straight grained.
I'am 73 and this hit home. Thanks man boy what a find! A fan forever.
Fantastic story Jeremy, had me in tears. So glad you are back to this style of video, very unique and from the heart. Keep up the good work. Darren (England).
Ditto !
This was a perfect video. Let the guitar, gentleman and story be the focus. Beautiful sir.
What a lovely, genuine guy. So glad Lewis shared his heart and his guitar. I think many of us can relate to the connection with an instrument and how it can be a friend.
Dude this one made me cry, I don’t think I could say goodbye to my old guitar. Inherited it from my father, learned on it when I was a teen. It’s been there for me through everything. It’s got its quirks and might not quite be a 60s Martin, but that don’t mean nothing to me. Her heavy strings might have bit me when I was younger, but eventually she came to sing for me. She holds my heart in her, my life is buried deep into that guitars soul-if you could say they have one. Feels like they do.
This is the most heartwarming video I’ve seen by anyone in a long time. Great story, perfectly told. You are a video journalist of the highest caliber. I hope you are high and dry as the hurricane moves through.
Thanks for the kind words! This was 3 days before the storm. Monday of this week.
We’re good. The storm wasn’t bad and there is no real damage for us from wind or rain. Praise the Lord.
@@JeremySheppard this is what these things made of wood and strings mean to us as the players. I have one main guitar in my collection a JP Courmier Boucher that I spent years trying to find something of this caliber. It holds great meaning to me it is very therapeutic. I hope this man is doing well and his health resolves no one should have to go without good healthcare or a meaningful good guitar
Love you man and so glad you back at it from a long time subscriber
Great story Jeremy, this is why I watch your channel, thank you
As beautiful as that D28 is, the best part of music and your channel Jeremy is the stories and connection that bind us - whether we recognize it or not. It's a beautiful reminder in the insane world of today that there really is beauty in simplicity, like the story that you and Lewis shared here around music and humanity. Thank you
Amazing story, and what a beautiful guitar. I’ve been following you from the beginning, and even bought a guitar from you a few years back. It’s great to see you get back to the kind of content that started it all. This is the kind of video that got me hooked. Thanks Jeremy.
Jeremy this is the sweet spot for your channel! Thanks for sharing Lewis and this guitar with us! Great work!
I love how connected and sweet your interactions are with these folks.
Beautiful video! I’ve always appreciated your tag line of making music and friendship. This video demonstrated just that. Also want to say I love the sense of adventure that comes along with this style of video.
Powerful story, Jeremy. As always, extremely well produced and captured.
Great video Jeremy, love to see the story behind the guitar instead of just another unboxing like we are overwhelmed with these days.
What a wonderful video Jeremy. Thank you for sharing such a genuine story with us. Showing what’s behind the guitar is really what connects us all. Great job brother!
Wonderful video Jeremy. You demonstrate that guitars are so much more than it would seem. The right one has the power to speak to us….. it really does become a relationship we develop. Thank you for taking us far beyond the “specs” and showing us why guitars really matter to us. Great stuff!!!!
I missed part of the interview, I couldn't help but pray for this lovely man. What a great video, thank you. ❤
Excellent. I don't know which was better... the sound of the guitar or Lewis' sincere sendoff of what has been his friend.
Just got to seeing this now. What a touching story. I don’t want to think about it, but that time will come for us all someday when we will have to let our musical treasures go.
Hey Jeremy, this one really resonated with me bud. Please keep creating this type of content, it’s some of the best guitar content on RUclips IMHO. And you’re missed in VA man, I hope you and the family thrive in LA. (A southeast Texan, turned Virginian… John Mc)
Jeremy this is great!!! 🫶 Amazing how the guitar itself takes a backseat to the personal and human side of each of these stories. ❤ this!!!!
You got me in the feels today, Jeremy. This was a great example of the power that guitars and music can have on someone’s life. Thanks for another wonderful video!
I cried a lot..... Thanks Jeremy for sharing this story (guitars are passion but real life means more)...Greetingss from Greece!!!
Oooof that’s heavy. As I get deeper & deeper into my guitar journey, I see them as my friends. To let go of a good friend, something you turn to in good times & bad, to let that go..just brutal. Knowing it’s going to a good place blunts the blow but still. I hope Lewis is well. Congrats on the awesome guitar & sharing this.
so nice to heqr a gutitar that has been played and loved so well. George in Montana
What a pride and joy to have something as special as that I feel bad for that man, but he’s going to let somebody take good care of it
What a great video. The stories were so heart felt. The guitar sounded amazing. I’m more in to country and bluegrass, but the guitar will make someone very happy. Thanks again for such a nice video.
What an authentic experience. Seems like a great guy to have a cup of coffee with.
Glad to see/hear you again Jeremy. ❤
Beautiful video, story and guitar!
What a lovely guy I can feel from the UK
THIS is what youtube is for! Lewis is a kind human. I could really relate to this video, and the personal connection guitars have on one's self. When my wife passed 3 years ago, I came across a '99 Martin D-28 and the first chord I strummed on it, I knew it was the one. I also have a Luna guitar that was my wife's and when I play it now, it's a connection to her for me. Keep up the great videos, Jeremy.
Amazing as always Jeremy. Thank you.
This is the type of video that first got me interested in your channel. Keep'em coming Jeremy! BTW, the guitar is awesome. I own two Martins so I can really understand the attachment.
The Guitarriff is so suitable and perfekt for this kind of story!
Thank You!❤
What a great story and what a wonderful guitar all my love to Lewis from Ireland 🇮🇪
Jeremy if you want your channel to explode… make these videos as much as you can buddy. Lovely.
Great story and a beautiful Martin, I would hold on tight to that one !
I meant to say, thank-you for sharing that with us!
These are my favorite videos of these guitars with a good history.
Oh man, this got me emotional. When my time comes, I will have to convert my collection into cash as well my friend. I'm glad it went to you, Jeremy.
The passing of the torch, the most bittersweet of times.
I’m loving that you’re back in Louisiana. I can relate to the street and buildings you drive by
Brother, I never thought you could top the Joshua video. This is your best one yet. Well done.
Oh you mean the guitar he lowballed a grandpa on when he met up with him until a good Samaritan bought it so Jeremy could make some profit and that guy gave it back to the family and Jeremy got to profit from the feel good video. He made out nicely on that one.
says he will make less videos, drops one nice video after another, keep it up buddy, these vids like this one brought us all together, warm greets from your friend Max from germany
New location, new market.
I remember Dane, and I won't ever forget him. I pray to meet him one day.
After my Dad passed in January we sold on his old Lowden ( from Ireland) to a great chap, who was so impressed and blown away by the sound/ sustain/ sheer rasp it produced, he couldn’t put it down for weeks and took it to the recording studio to play on a song. I strung it left handed to play along with some Damien Rice live tracks on Cordify and it sounded exactly like Damien’s old beat up cut away Lowden. It always sounded better than anyone else’s guitar at open mic nights when he let rip with it. Great story and a super chap for letting someone else own his pride and joy.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I really wish he had felt comfortable playing, but that probably would've increased the difficulty in letting go of an old reliable friend. I have one that has helped me through my darkest hours. A 1994 Sigma DM4 I bought brand new. The frets were so badly worn that I had to learn how to level, recrown and polish. It's not finished, because I have to learn how to slot the nut deeper, but I will. I have Martins that I love very much, but there's just something about the Sigma that sounds, and feels like magic to me.
Another great sounding find! Such a story. Yes, if the kids don't play, they may not be interested. Luckily, many of my children and grandchildren play. Hopefully, a family heirloom that Grandpa played. Stay safe with that hurricane. I've been through a number of them in Beaumont TX.
Beautiful in every way.
Man that's incredible! That is my dream guitar. Hopefully the Lord will allow me to have one before long. Right now I'm settling for a cheap substitute, an Alvarez MD70 BG that I'm Extremely grateful for and a Martin D-10, but Hopefully we'll get there soon.
Outstanding Jeremy!
This one really hits home. I lived in Hammond in the 70s, and have been friends for a half century with "the luthier" Lewis mentions. We call about once a month - must have been between calls when the D-28 came to him and was sold to Lewis. I never knew he'd had it. Otherwise it would have been mine - sight unseen - because I know of no man more honest or forthright when it comes to fine guitars.
Comes a time.
I’m going to be in Lake Charles next week playing Cajun with some friends. That’s the true value of my guitar. You can see that in him too
I came to this channel for the guitars and stayed for the stories and kindness.
Great episode!
You move back to Louisiana and a hurricane hits. Were you affected? How did Hammond, LA do? What a great vid. It really lives up your philosophy regarding guitars.
No, I’m not crying. And yes, that one’s a keeper. King of Oklahoma sounded killer.
Priceless ❤
Jeremy I’d love to hear you expand on why you think pre wars are a gimmick. I’d also love to see you get into the D28 and HD history.
ditto. in hindsight, Jeremy might like to have that snap comment back given no oppty for context in the moment.
Love it man, another great vid.! I know you been making vids for a while, but feel like the sound quality, when you guys were talking, could easily been much better. Sounds like an air conditioner and echo-y. Shure makes a $99 iPhone mic; definitely worth it, I have one. I’ll link a vid of a National Resonator player/context creator, Django Woods, who reviewed them, who got me to buy one if you’re interested. Just thought I’d help, not trying to be negative at all,
ruclips.net/video/JomGTT5GpWo/видео.htmlsi=a2_lzNqiW1nFOonB
Great video very emotional story and a great-sounding guitar thanks
I had a `69 D28[2424xx] and I was fortunate to see the next serial number D28 that was owned by Patsy Montana`s sister. Thanks for the video!!
These are the vids I hope to see from you! I’ve missed them.
Right!? Me too!
Lewis is just the kind of man I'd love to say is my friend. Wish I lived next door.
Come down sometime!
@@JeremySheppard I just may do that. I spent 2 years in Slidell when I worked over at Stennis. Love, love, love the people down there.
. Bayou Liberty pirogue races from the locals decades back was so fun . Cochon- de lait. Great fun 😂
Nice video Jeremy.
I can tell you with first-hand experience, pre-war Martins are NOT a gimmick! I got a chance to play a pre-war D18 in a room full of new Martins, Taylors, Lowdens, Collings, and Bourgeois, the prewar was easily louder, clearer, and sweeter than any other guitar in the room! I hung it back up and left the store but I couldn't get that guitar out of my head. I went back to the store and pthhhh, she was gone!😢😢😭
I've done something like that but not quite. I bought when the guitar sang to my soul . *No regrets * I saved up money for years , though . Money that was hard earned but worth every bit for the pleasure of seeing smiles on people's faces as they enjoyed all the songs .
@@paullanier8280 When I tried that prewar, I was young and dumb, it was a bit banged up and not new and shiny like the other guitars there. I hesitated and paid the price, the one that got away.
by gimmick he means 50-100k and up is not worth that. If you have one great but no one can pay for that.
@@angelg8445 Alright, I could see that, but I'd call that exclusivity or a prohibitive premium
sweet bro...
Beautiful instrument. 🎸🎸🎸
I'm trying not to cry, but tears are in my eyes. Very heartwarming!!! What are your plans for the guitar? Is it a forever guitar or looking for it's next forever home?
Not sure yet. Probably the second.
This one teared me up.
Also that King of Oklahoma 🙌
Lewis seems like the kind of guy you first meet and then consider him family from then on
What powerful tones !
Love Louisianna 🎸🎸🎸
Great, now I'm crying
Me too!
thank you
I have a 1945D 28 herringbone Brazilian rosewood two somebody just told me what it was had no clue
Great video id love a one like that 😮
Still have 3 Yamahas and my original fg180 I bought in 1971 in Japan.
How do you know what kind of spruce?
Mostly the history of what woods Martin used in the 1960’s. Visually is incredibly tight grain and has those streaks similar to other 60’s martins.
@@JeremySheppard interesting. I should send you a photo of my 1969 Brazilian D-28. I am the original owner. Well sort of. I bought it from the original retailer who just kept it tucked away with loose tension for more a number of decades. I am not currently thinking that i will ever sell it but i guess you never know. And you might be interested anyway. Btw, my name is also Jeremy!
Those two streaks are just like my 1974 D-18 that I just sold. It was also from the same retailed I mentioned. I decided to keep the 1969 Brazilian D-28 and sell the 1974 D-18.
Super cool . Was kind of hoping for a little Needle and the Damage done . Just to add to an emotional goodbye .
I think that’s in there? Maybe it got cut but I think it’s there.
Nice job! I wish you would meet up with Otis Gibbs.......hes a great story teller too about guitars
LSU Maravich Center, is where he saw Joan Baez.
Thanks! Couldn’t make it out.
I’ve posted this on other channels that featured guitars.
From what I understand, it was Chet Atkins who once said, that it takes a guitar 20 years to figure out that it’s not a tree anymore.
Glad to see you made it back home! I’d like to meet you and have you review my guitar! M&P
I’d love that! I came by your place in Folsom in 2018. Do you still have my number?
Great video..Martin 28 guy!!
Bittersweet seeing the guy take his guitar to your car.
How nice is that!
Everyone gets to that point. Sells their most prized guitar to someone who will appreciate it knowing it goes to a "player". We keep 1 or two others to keep playin until the end.🎸🎸🎸 There is something about a guitar that does it to ya.
That thing sounds great. Question I hope you can answer. Why did Martin switch to open gear tuners in newer models? Was this just for style?
I felt better when he listed off the rest of his guitars. I was thinking how horrible it was if he was selling his only guitar.
Me too. He really loves his Gibson classical.
Good stuff
Watching grandpa cries seems like his half has taken away with that guitar
I play needle and the damage done allll the time! Congrats from Canada. D 28s new at a shop here are more $ than a used Camry
To me, getting a D28 from a Neil young fan...knowing he probably played the Harvest album on that thing 20,000 times..its worth more
Forse siamo gli ultimi romantici!!
Is the black pickguard original? When did Martin go to black?
Yes, original guard, could be replaced, there’s a crack repaired in top where the pick guard probably curled up. They were black for a very long time. I believe in the 50’s through 2017, I’ll double check.
@@JeremySheppardmy ‘63 D-28 has tortoise colored pick guard, as did my buddy’s ‘64. But I believe they went to black in ‘65? I know by ‘68 all pickguard were black - might have had something to do with moving to the new factory in ‘64?
I prefer the straight grain BRW like Lewis’s guitar rather than the curly grain you see today on super expensive BRW custom guitars. They may be showy, but I recall Mike Longworth once calling the fancy stuff “stump wood” and said D-45s always got the best wood which was always straight grained.
I wanna play it
Is that sap wood stripes I guess on the spruce ?
Yes. It’s really unique.