Jim ! I am a big fan and I am so glad you ended up with April Lawton's guitar ! I saw RAMATAM many times in a club in Athens Ohio called The Castle. April usually played an SG but I remember seeing that missing Les Paul. What a find that will be if it ever turns up.
Jim all the buckle marks were caused by that 60's- 70's big belt buckle fashion :-) Great video and I enjoyed every story behind the guitars. I am an amateur luthier and love looking at guitars, many are great pieces of art. Thanks again for the great video!
"It's not in tune...It was in tune when I bought it....I just don't understand..." ROFL. Jim's cool. I think Jim and me could chill, have some beers and talk music and guitars all day. Cheers, Jim!!
These are great, Jim. Can't wait to see more in the series! Love the technical stuff too! Your knowledge (and appreciation) of the history and construction of these gems in your collection is awesome!
It must have been quite a difference when you worked with the group Chase back in '74 huh Jim? That was a one of a kind group and you fit them well I thought. Huge tragedy when the Bill and others were killed in the plane crash. That must have been tough to deal with. It sure was for myself as just a fan. Used to have Bill's autograph.
I loved all the guitars but it was cool that you appreciated Alvin Lee he really is a awesome guitar player I saw him in 1979 and 1984 and he was great both times
I got my '68 Les Paul Black Beauty in Oct of '68 (when they first got reissued) at DJ's Music and didn't remember the name or their names till Jim mentioned it.
Hi Jim!!! I love Survivor!!!!!!!!!!! I listen to Survivor all the time!!! I have a question in regards to your bass player Stephan Ellis. Do you know what he is doing these days??? Is he a good Bass Player???
Hi, ML. Just catching up to this excellent video now. Although Pelham Blue does famously fade to a greenish tint over many years, I think this instrument might be Inverness Green.
Jim, You have many awesome guitars.. BTW, your SG Flying V is called Pelham Blue, and the guitar you said is an ES-355 was a 345... 355’s have an ebony fretboard/Block inlays, and multi layered binding in front and back like a Les Paul Custom... 👍🏼🤘🏼🚀👽
Thanks Jim for the great songs and of course the great band Survivor ✌️🥁🎸
Jimbo! Wow, nice collection. No surprise. Rock on, buddy!
Wonderful Jim! Thanks for sharing the background on these beautiful guitars. 👍
Very cool!
Jim has $100,000 guitars just hanging around. I admire that. Don't keep them hidden away in cases. Display them like the art that they are.
An amazing Musician. I could not believe he wandered into a music store I ran in Lincolnwood, Ill. (Strings and Things Music).
Lovely collection. I wonder where Alvin Lee's Woodstock 335 is nowdays. I love Alvins playing and tone especially on Goin Home.
Soon as Jim pulled out Bowling Ball Strat immediate flashback 30 yrs to those house balls at the local lanes near my house..LOL GOOD TIMES MAN
Love your weapons Jim, thx 🍻
Jim ! I am a big fan and I am so glad you ended up with April Lawton's guitar ! I saw RAMATAM many times in a club in Athens Ohio called The Castle. April usually played an SG but I remember seeing that missing Les Paul. What a find that will be if it ever turns up.
Great video Jim, thanks for sharing. Beautiful Guitars, you are a blessed Man...
I like the way you wiggle that whammy bar.
I’m A drummer but spent lots of time at Ax n Hand in Dekalb just lived 5 miles Away! My favorite drum 🥁 shop was Franks 226 S Walbash!
Jim all the buckle marks were caused by that 60's- 70's big belt buckle fashion :-) Great video and I enjoyed every story behind the guitars. I am an amateur luthier and love looking at guitars, many are great pieces of art. Thanks again for the great video!
"It's not in tune...It was in tune when I bought it....I just don't understand..." ROFL. Jim's cool. I think Jim and me could chill, have some beers and talk music and guitars all day. Cheers, Jim!!
That is quite the impressive collection, thanks for showing it, Jim. Rock On!
Thank you for sharing !
Jim you have some really new guitar
These are great, Jim. Can't wait to see more in the series! Love the technical stuff too! Your knowledge (and appreciation) of the history and construction of these gems in your collection is awesome!
It must have been quite a difference when you worked with the group Chase back in '74 huh Jim? That was a one of a kind group and you fit them well I thought. Huge tragedy when the Bill and others were killed in the plane crash. That must have been tough to deal with. It sure was for myself as just a fan. Used to have Bill's autograph.
I loved all the guitars but it was cool that you appreciated Alvin Lee he really is a awesome guitar player I saw him in 1979 and 1984 and he was great both times
great Video Jim
Thanks for show youre great guitars , i saw à guild thunderbird on the wall its à very rare guitar !!!!
Didn't know Jim was such a guitarist, I always saw him as a keyboard player.
I sold my 57 Dark Back Gold Top W/PAF's near perfect condition to Larry at "Axe in Hand" in DeKalb Ill. The brown case was perfect as well. Cheers
I got my '68 Les Paul Black Beauty in Oct of '68 (when they first got reissued) at DJ's Music and didn't remember the name or their names till Jim mentioned it.
Hi Jim!!! I love Survivor!!!!!!!!!!! I listen to Survivor all the time!!! I have a question in regards to your bass player Stephan Ellis. Do you know what he is doing these days??? Is he a good Bass Player???
I believe he passed away a few years ago.Maybe Google it...
That is a nice tailpiece :-)
Out of tune? That's funny, it was in tune when I bought. I like that, great line.
I'M GONNA BREAK INTO YOUR HOUSE......
this is great
jim how many guitars do you have bro that's so cool got to love guitars man
There is a History channel reality show buried in here somewhere. You're welcome.
That color is called "Shit Grandma Left Behind When She Died."
I bought your guitar cell phone me home calendar and it was amazing how many can I buy
So, you wouldn't change the pickups on a vintage instrument, eh??
Pelham Blue for the Gibson S-V, if no one has answered.
Hi, ML. Just catching up to this excellent video now. Although Pelham Blue does famously fade to a greenish tint over many years, I think this instrument might be Inverness Green.
CBS sold Fender in 82
That Italian guitar was super ugly.
Jim, You have many awesome guitars.. BTW, your SG Flying V is called Pelham Blue, and the guitar you said is an ES-355 was a 345... 355’s have an ebony fretboard/Block inlays, and multi layered binding in front and back like a Les Paul Custom... 👍🏼🤘🏼🚀👽