Dr Izza Plumber
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl_3oT1Up8o
Justin Hayward
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Thanks, Doc.
I caught a glimpse of that one recently on a Seattle PBS fundraiser, but I lost it before I could post. So, what's the model #?
Joe
I caught a glimpse of that one recently on a Seattle PBS fundraiser, but I lost it before I could post. So, what's the model #?
Joe
Dr Izza Plumber
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Welp.........hopping about the net, I found this old quote by Justin Hayward:
"And then I use a big Guild 12 string, acoustic 12 string, a fat old thing just for one song, a song called “Question” that’s in an open tuning."
Also found this on Jeeves, written by Justin Hayward:
"I had written a speech, which I hoped, struck the right note, and also considered that a song would be a meaningful gift from us. But when I opened my guitar case (The Black Guild that plays 'Wildest Dreams') it looked like someone - between Brisbane, Sydney and Wellington -had put a boot through the front of it, caving it in just below the bridge, as well as completely shearing off a machine head. I think they had played Aussie rules football with it on the tarmac. Curiously, the case was undamaged, but not locked. It was totally unplayable and I was extremely choked. What could I do?
I saw some rugby players who had been on the plane with us who I noticed had a guitar with them. I asked if I could borrow it for a few minutes and they said 'of course', but when I unzipped the case and gave it a tentative pluck, I realised that it wouldn't attain the high Moodies standard we were known for (tongue firmly in cheek!).
At that moment one of the Maoris who were welcoming us, came over and said “Need a guitar, mate?” To which I replied, “I'd like to have a choice.” His guitar was just fine, and I am very grateful to him for lending it to me. We were then able to give a hearty rendition of 'Lovely to see you.' that got stronger and louder as people around us realised they knew the song, or at least the chorus.
The Powhire itself was charismatic, beautiful in its melodies, very moving, and just a little bit scary. The three men who fronted it seemed to focus their emotion on me in the mistaken belief that I was the leader of the group! When it was over I was a little surprised, but pleased, when a Maori lady in her welcoming grass skirt came over to me and said, with a very English accent, “Will you be playing 'Wildest Dreams' at the concert? I hope so, it's my favourite.” I said I hoped so too!
Miraculously, a city councillor in Wellington, Ray Ahipene-Mercer is one of the best guitar technicians and repairers in the world. Phil, our promoter called him that night and two days later my black Guild was back, playing better than ever, even if it had picked up a few scars. I was so, so thankful.
I do hope we will return one day."
Love
Justin
My guess? It's a JF30-12........That's one fat Guild. I own one, and it's the biggest, heaviest, fattest acoustic guitar that I own.
"And then I use a big Guild 12 string, acoustic 12 string, a fat old thing just for one song, a song called “Question” that’s in an open tuning."
Also found this on Jeeves, written by Justin Hayward:
"I had written a speech, which I hoped, struck the right note, and also considered that a song would be a meaningful gift from us. But when I opened my guitar case (The Black Guild that plays 'Wildest Dreams') it looked like someone - between Brisbane, Sydney and Wellington -had put a boot through the front of it, caving it in just below the bridge, as well as completely shearing off a machine head. I think they had played Aussie rules football with it on the tarmac. Curiously, the case was undamaged, but not locked. It was totally unplayable and I was extremely choked. What could I do?
I saw some rugby players who had been on the plane with us who I noticed had a guitar with them. I asked if I could borrow it for a few minutes and they said 'of course', but when I unzipped the case and gave it a tentative pluck, I realised that it wouldn't attain the high Moodies standard we were known for (tongue firmly in cheek!).
At that moment one of the Maoris who were welcoming us, came over and said “Need a guitar, mate?” To which I replied, “I'd like to have a choice.” His guitar was just fine, and I am very grateful to him for lending it to me. We were then able to give a hearty rendition of 'Lovely to see you.' that got stronger and louder as people around us realised they knew the song, or at least the chorus.
The Powhire itself was charismatic, beautiful in its melodies, very moving, and just a little bit scary. The three men who fronted it seemed to focus their emotion on me in the mistaken belief that I was the leader of the group! When it was over I was a little surprised, but pleased, when a Maori lady in her welcoming grass skirt came over to me and said, with a very English accent, “Will you be playing 'Wildest Dreams' at the concert? I hope so, it's my favourite.” I said I hoped so too!
Miraculously, a city councillor in Wellington, Ray Ahipene-Mercer is one of the best guitar technicians and repairers in the world. Phil, our promoter called him that night and two days later my black Guild was back, playing better than ever, even if it had picked up a few scars. I was so, so thankful.
I do hope we will return one day."
Love
Justin
My guess? It's a JF30-12........That's one fat Guild. I own one, and it's the biggest, heaviest, fattest acoustic guitar that I own.
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http://www.mwe3.com/archive/pastfeature/mblues/moodyblues00a.htm
In this interview, he refers to the black Guild as an LG 150. :?:
I'm willing to learn,
Joe
In this interview, he refers to the black Guild as an LG 150. :?:
I'm willing to learn,
Joe
Sighting: Lead singer for Dixie Chicks (Natalie Maines) last night at Gillette stadium (warm-up band for Eagles) used an F-412 for a couple of songs. Sounded great. Could tell from the distance I was what era it was from. Boy, she looks a lot more "severe" than she used to. Too much controversy, I guess.
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Yeah, controversy will have that effect! :wink:Chazmo said:
JOe
They sounded really good... Maybe ex-Prez Bush cut her hair. Dunno.
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Chazmo said:
Y'know, that guy; I heard his name was "Earl"...
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killdeer43 said:
Sounds as if something in that clip is mis-stated, mis-quoted, or mixed up?
I though that Gibson built LG model guitars.
Hans may know exactly which models of Guild gits that Justin uses....after all; Hans wrote the book! 8) :wink:
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I saw that one, too, Tony.TonyT said:
I've been trying to locate that concert on youtube to see what he might have been playing.
Inquiring minds, you know, :wink:
Joe
killdeer43 said:
Good question for Hans. Took a peak inside the guitar during a quick close up and positive it is maple. It is a 6-stringer. Don't think it is a jumbo though. But sure looks like this...
http://www.guildguitars.com/instruments ... 3810606806
Hard to see but couldn't see any evidence of a truss rod cover either. My money is on another GAD sighting from a talented professional musician with discriminating taste.
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Ridgemont said:
I must not have had My glasses on, the other day. How'd I miss those details?
Yep, it's a 6 string, and I swear at one point in the video (.034), a Westerly label is visible.