Dave Van Ronk

[6L6]

Dave was my acoustic guitar hero when I started playing back in 1963. Of course, Guild was his axe of choice!

Here ya go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RghYYmpaaKI&feature=related

6

 

[Frosty]

What 6 said. I still play several of Dave's arrangements - an inspiration to many of us. One of the first to arrange classic ragtime for the guitar.

 

[GuildFS4612CE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMJRI_ne ... re=related

 

[instanthuman]

He was marvelous. I was fortunate to be able to see him once down in Greenwich Village, NYC.

 

[taabru45]

One of my favorite records around that time was Dave Van Ronk, and the Hudson Dusters/ great version of Cocaine Blues on that one. Great guitar, looks like he babied it over the years. I have one similar and of course I sound just like DVR. :roll: Steffan

 

[capquest]

Which F50 do you have.

My F50R was built in late 67 and I think it was built at the same time by the same luthier in Hoboken as his.

My serial # is AD-201 and I remember being told that one of his was built at the same time

 

[taabru45]

Sounds lovely, mine is an F50R Made in 82-3 I think, Have a look at it
http://gethealing.homestead.com/guild_f_50_r.html
I'm seriously thinking of selling it, ($2000 if you grab it fast, anyone?) workmans comp just denied my claim because of circumstances that they set up....another story. I have a nice Larrivee, that I like and is easier to pack around and play. Will keep my f512 though.
Trying to keep in mind the smartest thing a Dr. ever said "The biggest health problem in the world today is hardening of the attitudes." 8) Steffan

 

[taabru45]

P.S. Captain,There have been a couple of Admiral of the Fleet sailors in my family. Dutch heritage. Queen Victoria awarded one to my great grandfather I believe, family has to return the award when you die. I guess it is always 'owned' by the royal family. You can search Morzer Bruyns, and likely find a lot of Dutch historical stuff you might like. Do you have bow legs too. Seems to be a given in my family. ....Steffan