Well I Didn't Know Doyle Could Play The 12 String

[West R Lee]

http://www.wgnradio.com/videobeta/380b2 ... oyle-Dykes

West :wink:

 

[taabru45]

Got a picture of his 12er when he was here last fall......didn't get to play it though....thank goodness..... :roll: :wink: Steffan

 

[killdeer43]

Mighty impressive.
It's the kind of playing that makes you want to either practice more, or just sell all your guitars and take up __________ ! (Fill in the blank) :wink:

Thanks,
Joe

 

[Graham]

Toronto 2008 T5-12

Boardman Ohio 2009

He had that thing sounding like a church organ.

 

[12stringer]

Whoa Momma that man can PLAY!
Whew, I broke a sweat just watching!
Thanks for posting that West!

 

[West R Lee]

Whoa Momma that man can PLAY!
Whew, I broke a sweat just watching!
Thanks for posting that West!

You're welcome 12er. We don't miss Doyle when he's in the area. You'd love his show.....try and catch him at a local church if you can.

West

 

[cjd-player]

My favorite Doyle 12-string song is his "Blue Cathedral".
http://www.youtube.com/user/doyledykesmusic#p/a/u/1/ZH3TwsrvWCg

 

[count savage]

Okay, I'll probably be banished from this site, but if you're touting DD, an endorsee of Taylor, how about somebody who's actually better (well I know that's subjective, but I like him better) and who is not a celebrity guitarist and plays a number of 000 guitars, though unfortunately not a Guild -- yet. I'm talking about Michael A Wong. I discovered him because he's playing stunning versions of songs on a made in China Recording King ROS-626, which costs $749 new and is available everywhere. (Also plaing some custom guitars and some wonderful Collings gits). I would really be interested in an RK-GAD comparison because GAD is a brilliant line that should compete well. Anyway, check out any of these performances by this guy,which for the record, I don't know him, but I believe he is a great guitar player. I would challenge anyone here to dispute this. I realize this is not a Guild player, but neither is Doyle and I wanted to show somebody who is doing great guitar art in obscurity for the love of it, all self-produced at home. I'd buy his CD in a heartbeat, though, if he had one. If you only have time to listen to a couple tunes, check out "Ashokan Farewell," "Moon River" or "I Will." Doesn't get better on steel string guitar. Really.

http://www.michaelawong.com/

 

[West R Lee]

"Better"? :lol: :lol: Well, you're certainly right, good, better, best is certainly subjective. To be honest, when these guys reach that level, it's beyond me to say who is "better", there are many incredible guitarists.

How you "rate" them is just way over my head....acoutically.....who knows....Tommy Emmanuel, Doyle Dykes, Phil Keaggy, Leo Kottke? With an electric......Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton (not bad with an acoustic either), Stevie Ray Vaughan (same)....who knows.....all are or were incredible.

West

 

[spiderman]

If I can play, attempt to play is more accurate. a 12, then Dykes can certainly play one :lol: Since I am somewhat behind the curve, I just discovered Steven Stills, he can really punch out the music on an acoustic, what I missed out while making a meager living. No regrets, got a wonderful family in the process, and lived long enough to get back to music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6NI4n8A ... re=related
Harmony H-173 bought in 1960 (retired), Alvarez AC60S 2008, Eastman AC320ce 2008 "Hybrid", Guild GAD-JF30E(blonde) 2008, Guild JF55 1997, Guild D25M 1974, Martin Grand J35E 2009, Martin D12-20 1970
"I'm glad there are a lot of guitar players pursuing technique as diligently as they possibly can, because it leaves this whole other area open to people like me."
Richard Thompson

 

[count savage]

If you're just discovering Stephen Stills, then you've got a huge amount of great music to discover and enjoy! You're lucky. Stills has been at it and great since he was 21 in Buffalo Springfield in 1966. Fully formed as an artist (like Neil Young) from an early age. "For What's It's Worth" is an enduring classic from those early days. Stills has always played Martins, mostly D45s, which he was never afraid to modify, shave braces on, etc. He's a way under appreciated American guitar stylist. What's amazing to me about Stills is that he is such a guitar stylist that he creates essentially the same sound (or speaks with the same voice) on every electric guitar he plays, whether a Fender Broadcaster or a Gretsch White Falcon or a Strat......and on acoustic, he's one of the best. Check out his guitar and bass playing with Judy Collins when he was in love with her on "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" and "Suzanne." Personally, to me, much more interesting than either Tommy Emmanuel or Eric Clapton. Good choice!

 

[West R Lee]

:lol: Yep, you're right....nothing interesting about Tommy Emmanuel or Eric Clapton. :roll: Or Doyle Dykes.

West

 

[count savage]

Any idea how Doyle's 12-string differs from, say, the Taylor Kottke? It looks like it's a custom build.

 

[killdeer43]

In retrospect, I have to say that I don't understand why it seems to be a surprise that he can play a 12 string. :?

Curious Joe

 

[taabru45]

Any idea how Doyle's 12-string differs from, say, the Taylor Kottke? It looks like it's a custom build.[/quot

He talked about it the evening I saw him play. The (walanut, I think) arm rest was by his request, and was the 1st of a kind, don't know if there are any others, and it was a challlenge for Taylor to get it right for him but he ended up a very happy camper..He buys and pays for his own guitars by the way.(that is what the sponsor of the music store told me )..He is very good for Taylor methinks...Steffan

 

[cjd-player]

Any idea how Doyle's 12-string differs from, say, the Taylor Kottke? It looks like it's a custom build.

Doyle has more than one Taylor 12 string. His first were standard Taylor models, but not the Leo Kottke signature model. His newest (the one in Steffan's photos) is an R. Taylor that was made with quilted mahogany from "The Tree".
He strings his 12 strings with the wound string first on the E and A octave pairs, i.e. partially like a Rickenbacker 12 string. That way he has the bass strings available for his thumb.

 

[West R Lee]

In retrospect, I have to say that I don't understand why it seems to be a surprise that he can play a 12 string. :?

Curious Joe

:lol: I was only kidding Joe, the man can play anything on any guitar. He's the best I've ver seen play.

West

 

[cjd-player]

:lol: I was only kidding Joe, the man can play anything on any guitar. He's the best I've ver seen play.

West

On one of his DVDs he even plays the banjo through the credits at the end. :shock:

 

[killdeer43]

In retrospect, I have to say that I don't understand why it seems to be a surprise that he can play a 12 string. :?

Curious Joe

:lol: I was only kidding Joe, the man can play anything on any guitar. He's the best I've ever seen play.

West

It's all good. Just checking.

Joe

 

[spiderman]

Thanks savage. How could I forget "For What It's Worth", I remember singing the chorus back in the late '60s. I also have the "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" vinyl somewhere. Am listening to "Treetop Flyer" as I write this. I much prefer him on acoustic than on electric. However, that is no surprise as I prefer acoustic to electric in general.

Harmony H-173 bought in 1960 (retired), Alvarez AC60S 2008, Eastman AC320ce 2008 "Hybrid", Guild GAD-JF30E(blonde) 2008, Guild JF55 1997, Guild D25M 1974, Martin Grand J35E 2009, Martin D12-20 1970
"I'm glad there are a lot of guitar players pursuing technique as diligently as they possibly can, because it leaves this whole other area open to people like me."
Richard Thompson