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Nice arrangement of Norwegian Wood! Sounds awesome on that little parlor guitar! Aged like a fine musical wine! I’m sure John would have loved it! Peace!
Votre interprétation est magnifique 👍 😊, jouez vous "d'instinct", au feeling... , ou avez vous une tablature disponible pour cette superbe version, merci beaucoup pour votre retour et réponse🙂 ( je peux vous l'acheter avec pay pal 😊)
I spoke with Fred Oster, owner of Vintage Instruments in Philadelphia, two days ago about antique parlor guitars not being strong enough to handle the string tension of steel strings. He told me that that's misinformation-you can string steel on an antique parlor guitar as long as they're light gauge. With that being said, I recently put some Earthwood silk and steel strings on my 1915 0 style parlor and they sound/feel good. They have ~10-20% less string tension than steel strings
That's what I've been told from my luthier too, the day he put steel strings on this parlor. After trying a few nylon options I think it sound more brilliant this way.
Beatuiful instrument and fantasic job on the instrumental. What is the song? What strings are you using make, gauge? I just bought a 1930 Gerrmann/Czech parlor.
I still whip myself for not buying an exact match of this for 20€ seven years ago. Well I hope it went to a good home. The neck had warped dreadfully and that is why I hesitated.
Well actually, a set of 10-46 steel strings has the same tension of a "normal tension" set of nylon strings. Anyway, on this guitar I've always used a set of 9-46. The only real problem I've encountered with this kind of guitars is damage on the frets and the saddle. In this case the guitar has a brass saddle instead of wood/bone one, so the problem is non existing. I also want to say that my Luthier, which builds acoustic guitars himself, told me there's no problem with steel strings on this particular guitar. It's a beast of an instrument and I've just done recording my third album with it, it sounds killer. Thanks for the concern.
@@VariGiochi hi, i didnt intend any upset. Simply a comment, as i have not seen many turn of the century guitars strung up like this. I was just suprised it worked so well. All the best.
@@VariGiochi It's not as old as 1880, that's for sure and I doubt it is as old as 1920 too. It looks more like mid 1920s to late 1930s. The most important dating clue visible in the video are the tuners. It's the classic "D.R.G.M" tuners used by almost all guitars made in Klingenthal and Markneukirchen from the mid 1920s and well into the 1950s (although postwar tuners had plastic rather than celluloid buttons they they look slightly different). Those tuners were actually introduced as early as 1894 so there is a slight possibility the guitar is as old as that but they weren't very common until much later.
I think I hate you for owning that, while I do not......What patina! What character!....Would you mind telling your viewers some details about it: Manufacturer, Nut width, Neck contour, Scale length, Bracing pattern ( Fan?...Ladder?) Since not many of us will ever have the good fortune of acquiring such a treasure, you could supply us with such specifications so we can at least imagine holding it. BTW, sounds like it looks.....COOL!!!...Also BTW, if you find yourself tiring of it, feel completely free to discuss it with me
I can answer some of those questions and make an educated guess about the others. Manufacturer is a bit tricky. The three small towns Markneukirchen, Klingenthal and Luby were effectively one huge instrument factory - by far the biggest manufacturer of all kinds of musical instruments (except keyboard ones) in the world before ww ii. Except, it wasn't actually on manufacturer but rather a lot of small semi-independent workshops, each specializing in making one or a few parts and then buying from each other to assemble instrument which they then sold across the world with hatever brand the buyer wanted or as often as not, no brand at all. Nut width: Probably 48 mm, could be as narrow as 45. Neck contour: C neck, flat fretboard Scale: These kind of parlour guitars would usually have a scale about 580 mm and that seems to be abour right here Bracing pattern: Ladder
Appreciate the response.....but that old German thing is probably getting PRETTY boring, eh? I, would probably love it more, so, how about, get out your Les Paul, and mull over who is really the proper caretaker of that parlor guitar...is it You?...or little old me.
beautiful guitar and absolutely beautiful sound
Such a nice tone coming out of that guitar. Excellent playing there!
sounds great, doesn't it? thanks!
Over a 100ed Years old and he play beatles, a man with taste.
We're all well aware you'd have done a much better job.
@@KEPHALLE i think u missunderstood my comment, pls read it again
Nice arrangement of Norwegian Wood! Sounds awesome on that little parlor guitar! Aged like a fine musical wine!
I’m sure John would have loved it! Peace!
Great unique tones love it. So much character and history
I loved how did you play Norwegian Wood
Enchanting! Thank you. I don't feel so old anymore.
Great playing and lovely instrument.
Ugh such a good song!!
Beautiful playing and cool looking guitar!
Still kickin’! Love it!
Very nice 👍 Thanks for the Link. Best Regards Nik
Perfect song choice
I'm trying to learn this song by watching the way you play it; it's hard, but I love your arrangement!
I'd love to hear your version of it!!! If you publish something online just let me know.
Wow! Latter braced, and love your playing
Beautiful piece of history right there!
its fantastic that guitars didnt change for a long time
Super!!!
It's an amazing Acoustic Guitar & it could use some better tuners. Thomastik JS110 Strings would be a good upgrade to save the frets from scratches.
Thankfully there's the Stewmac Golden Age restoration tuners
I am amazed that some people have to ask "what is the tune "!!!!!!
You’d be surprised, not everyone worships the Beatles and licks their ass.
@@rocolicious Neither do l, but l would have thought anyone with only a casual interest in popular music would have heard it !!!
The beatles are no longer the world’s most popular band? Why does it suprise you you dont know what was popular while i was growing up
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@@goodinternetuser1943 Test me now i might surprise you .....
Votre interprétation est magnifique 👍 😊, jouez vous "d'instinct", au feeling... , ou avez vous une tablature disponible pour cette superbe version, merci beaucoup pour votre retour et réponse🙂 ( je peux vous l'acheter avec pay pal 😊)
I spoke with Fred Oster, owner of Vintage Instruments in Philadelphia, two days ago about antique parlor guitars not being strong enough to handle the string tension of steel strings. He told me that that's misinformation-you can string steel on an antique parlor guitar as long as they're light gauge. With that being said, I recently put some Earthwood silk and steel strings on my 1915 0 style parlor and they sound/feel good. They have ~10-20% less string tension than steel strings
That's what I've been told from my luthier too, the day he put steel strings on this parlor. After trying a few nylon options I think it sound more brilliant this way.
Very nice
Thanks man!
The beatles music
Beatuiful instrument and fantasic job on the instrumental. What is the song? What strings are you using make, gauge? I just bought a 1930 Gerrmann/Czech parlor.
Norwegian Wood by the Beatles
What an amazing sound from that old instrument! Sounds like you have steel strings on it; is that right?
Yes! Steel strings indeed
Steel strings did not exist at that time I'm afraid for your jewel man😕
@@muddylastek Christian frederick martin invented them a while before this guitar was supposedly manufactured
Quite different I will say. Cheery.
nice
Awesome Playing!!
Man I need your help, I bought this guitar at the flea market for 10 euros. I've made a good deal? How much it is worth?
I'm pretty sure it's worth more than 10€ anyway.
Nice, tutorial on your finger style?
I'm not good at teaching it, it's a natural thing i guess... thank you anyway!
What’s this song called, I want to learn it
It's my version of Norwegian wood by the Beatles.
Класс
I still whip myself for not buying an exact match of this for 20€ seven years ago. Well I hope it went to a good home. The neck had warped dreadfully and that is why I hesitated.
There's always a solution for a warped neck, you'll find another!
suprised it doesnt fold right up with modern steel strings on!
Well actually, a set of 10-46 steel strings has the same tension of a "normal tension" set of nylon strings. Anyway, on this guitar I've always used a set of 9-46.
The only real problem I've encountered with this kind of guitars is damage on the frets and the saddle. In this case the guitar has a brass saddle instead of wood/bone one, so the problem is non existing.
I also want to say that my Luthier, which builds acoustic guitars himself, told me there's no problem with steel strings on this particular guitar. It's a beast of an instrument and I've just done recording my third album with it, it sounds killer.
Thanks for the concern.
@@VariGiochi hi, i didnt intend any upset. Simply a comment, as i have not seen many turn of the century guitars strung up like this. I was just suprised it worked so well. All the best.
@@zaphodbeeblebrox9109 no problem man, I just wanted to clarify. Thank you.
A 1900 acoustic guitar? Hmm, I suppose that a 1900 electric guitar is out of the question.
play delta blues please
I've got a 1908 Ideal guitar for sale. A lot nicer than that one ...Ideal made in Chicago by the Carlstedt brothers.
Great guitar.
That's a lovely guitar indeed
By curiosity how much did you pay for that guitar?
I paid much less than the real value of the instrument :)
Norwegian ax❤…my nephew is a Viking 😅 y plays bass ax I meant guitar in Norway
Hey what kind of company did this beauty?
It has no brand! The only thing we know is that it was made between 1880-1920 in Klingental Marktneukirchen, east Germany.
@@VariGiochi even more cool :)
@@VariGiochi It's not as old as 1880, that's for sure and I doubt it is as old as 1920 too. It looks more like mid 1920s to late 1930s.
The most important dating clue visible in the video are the tuners. It's the classic "D.R.G.M" tuners used by almost all guitars made in Klingenthal and Markneukirchen from the mid 1920s and well into the 1950s (although postwar tuners had plastic rather than celluloid buttons they they look slightly different).
Those tuners were actually introduced as early as 1894 so there is a slight possibility the guitar is as old as that but they weren't very common until much later.
Please share the tuning and tab.. lol
Seems worth of going through a professional check and adjustment
I've had it repaired after the video!
I think I hate you for owning that, while I do not......What patina! What character!....Would you mind telling your viewers some details about it: Manufacturer, Nut width, Neck contour, Scale length, Bracing pattern ( Fan?...Ladder?) Since not many of us will ever have the good fortune of acquiring such a treasure, you could supply us with such specifications so we can at least imagine holding it. BTW, sounds like it looks.....COOL!!!...Also BTW, if you find yourself tiring of it, feel completely free to discuss it with me
I can answer some of those questions and make an educated guess about the others.
Manufacturer is a bit tricky. The three small towns Markneukirchen, Klingenthal and Luby were effectively one huge instrument factory - by far the biggest manufacturer of all kinds of musical instruments (except keyboard ones) in the world before ww ii. Except, it wasn't actually on manufacturer but rather a lot of small semi-independent workshops, each specializing in making one or a few parts and then buying from each other to assemble instrument which they then sold across the world with hatever brand the buyer wanted or as often as not, no brand at all.
Nut width: Probably 48 mm, could be as narrow as 45.
Neck contour: C neck, flat fretboard
Scale: These kind of parlour guitars would usually have a scale about 580 mm and that seems to be abour right here
Bracing pattern: Ladder
Appreciate the response.....but that old German thing is probably getting PRETTY boring, eh? I, would probably love it more, so, how about, get out your Les Paul, and mull over who is really the proper caretaker of that parlor guitar...is it You?...or little old me.
Is it Norwegian wood?
Yes!
@@VariGiochi your guitar sounds fire.
@@МемныйПоджигатель thank you, an Amazing instrument indeed
Norwegian wood
what tuning are you in?
I'm gonna be honest with you: I don't remember the tuning I was in. It was something in D
norwegian wood
I think you need a tuner.
Thank you, kind person. As I stated in the description, this guitar won't hold the tuning.
Now that has been restored it does, anyway.
It hurts me seeing that guitar with steel strings instead of gut strings.
Классно звучит, но настроить нормально не догадались. Режет уши фальш
not as good as an old MARTIN guitar = 1000 x better ricer and much more tone !
Well, there's also a 3-10k price difference
yo what tuning was this in?