1935 D'Angelico Excel - I love this guitar

**Max405** · 02-20-2016, 01:04 PM

Hi,
I put up a couple more videos. On these, I think you can HEAR the guitar pretty good.
I really love everything about this Guitar. The Playability is shockingly good. The sound is, well, you be the judge.

Thanks Everyone.
Joe D

**lawson-stone** · 02-20-2016, 01:22 PM

The guitar's tone is simply intoxicating. I have no idea how you can concentrate on playing with all that tone swirling around... oh, right... you're making the tone... some guitars and some players are just a marriage made in heaven, by the Angels, as it were...

Beautiful Joe. Made my day.

**Jim Soloway** · 02-20-2016, 01:43 PM

Beautiful. And it seems to bring out the best in you as well. Sentimental Mood is terrific.

**lawson-stone** · 02-20-2016, 01:49 PM

Are those versions of the tunes Barry Galbraith? I'm looking for some fresh inspiration in my chord-melody playing and your playing really appeals to me. If you have some resources to recommend, I'm all ears.

**wintermoon** · 02-20-2016, 01:51 PM

sounds good Joe.

you can tell it's a good one because it sounds fat on the high strings, no typical archtop shrill.
sometime I'd like to hear it w/no 'verb, just straight as can be.

**vinnyv1k** · 02-20-2016, 01:59 PM

You can't put a price on tone like that. Must be hard to play anything else. When you get to the other side I am sure John will want to shake your hand.....Jimmy too.

**Eric Rowland** · 02-20-2016, 02:00 PM

How do you make it through the workday or workweek knowing that she's not being played? ...all that delicious sound waiting to be unleashed!

Delightful music Joe...as always, thank you.

**Stringswinger** · 02-20-2016, 02:25 PM

Joe, you need to stop giving this stuff away and do a CD. "Joe DeNisco Solo". Being a jazz record, the only way it will be a "million seller" is if you print too many and wind up with a million in your cellar

. That said, I think there would be a market for it.

Amazing guitar and superb playing. It is a beautiful thing when a great guitar ends up in the right hands. This DA sure has....

**Max405** · 02-20-2016, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Eric Rowland

How do you make it through the workday or workweek knowing that she's not being played? ...all that delicious sound waiting to be unleashed!

Delightful music Joe...as always, thank you.

Hey Eric, I make it through, because if don't working, I'd have to sell all my stuff.. Thank you buddy.

Originally Posted by vinnyv1k

You can't put a price on tone like that. Must be hard to play anything else. When you get to the other side I am sure John will want to shake your hand.....Jimmy too.

Aww thanks bro. When I get to the other side (hopefully not for a long time), I want to shake THIER hands. They will probably be too busy making guitars for Joe, Johnny, Wes, Emily, Herb, Tal, Barney, and oh yeah, God. They wont have time for me.. Thank you Bro.

Originally Posted by wintermoon

sounds good Joe.
you can tell it's a good one because it sounds fat on the high strings, no typical archtop shrill.
sometime I'd like to hear it w/no 'verb, just straight as can be.

Will do WM. This guitar none of that built in. Its straight, no aftertones, no artifacts anywhere. I'll do something. As long as you guys want to hear it, I'll play for you.. Thanks, JD

Originally Posted by lawson-stone

Are those versions of the tunes Barry Galbraith? I'm looking for some fresh inspiration in my chord-melody playing and your playing really appeals to me. If you have some resources to recommend, I'm all ears.

Hey Lawson, Yes I think they are Barry Galbraith. He has some nice tricks he uses, that even Joe Pass does. Thanks for liking my stuff Buddy. JD

Originally Posted by Jim Soloway

Beautiful. And it seems to bring out the best in you as well. Sentimental Mood is terrific.

Aww, Thanks Jim. And yes it really does. I've been in a rut lately with my playing, especially after Boy Next Door. I had no intension of recording today. I picked up the Excel this morning and it just came pouring out. I think there are spirits in the guitar. I really do. 81 years of mystery. There has to be something going on in there.. Thanks for checking in and commenting Jim. JD.

Originally Posted by travisty

Wonderful.
My mommy taught me to share my blessings. Would you share yours?
I'll PM you my address. I'll even spring for shipping.

Travis you are a good dude. I appreciate all you say buddy. JD

Originally Posted by BigMikeinNJ

OMG, later tonight when things have quieted down I'll listen to this with my Bose headphones...Hope we have time for you to try out my Mr Wu when it arrives...

Mikey, I hope we have time too. One day, we will do something together. Let me know how the Bose makes my baby sound..

Originally Posted by lawson-stone

The guitar's tone is simply intoxicating. I have no idea how you can concentrate on playing with all that tone swirling around... oh, right... you're making the tone... some guitars and some players are just a marriage made in heaven, by the Angels, as it were...
Beautiful Joe. Made my day.

Lawson, You know, you bring up a good point. For months, I've been listening too much and not letting it flow. Its like when you play golf, you are supposed to forget about the ball and just swing the club. Its hard to do that with a real DA. Because you are so intent on listening for the specialness to come out. Once you let it flow, The Guitar shows you why its great. Thanks buddy, as always for the really nice things you say. JD

**Archtop Guy** · 02-20-2016, 02:35 PM

Delightful indeed Eric, Joe why do you need any other guitar when you have her? Nice stuff.

**Max405** · 02-20-2016, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by Archtop Guy

Delightful indeed Eric, Joe why do you need any other guitar when you have her? Nice stuff.

John, Thanks buddy.
Why would I need any other Guitar? Like the old bull says to the young bull as they are looking down at the heard of pretty cows, Why give all your love to just one when you can go slow and love them all...
I hear bits and pieces of the L7c in this guitar, for sure. I was just thinking that this morning. Thanks, JD

Originally Posted by Stringswinger

Joe, you need to stop giving this stuff away and do a CD. "Joe DeNisco Solo". Being a jazz record, the only way it will be a "million seller" is if you print too many and wind up with a million in your cellar

. That said, I think there would be a market for it.
Amazing guitar and superb playing. It is a beautiful thing when a great guitar ends up in the right hands. This DA sure has....

SS, I hope you didn't mind that I snagged one of your great lines..
I would like to make a CD one day. Maybe we can all do that? We can call it the JGF allstars.. The will be 10 songs on the album. 9.98 of them will be performed by Jack... No room for the rest of us..

Thanks brother.
JD

**JazzyJim** · 02-20-2016, 04:08 PM

That sounds spectacular and lovely playing. That was a great listen, thanks!

**medblues** · 02-20-2016, 04:30 PM

Splendid, great song choices too ! Since you posted on the G,A&G subforum, you have to provide details :-) From the pick to the strings to the recording setup :-)))

**citizenk74** · 02-20-2016, 05:45 PM

Wow - Joe, those tunes are just so nice. The sonority of the D'A is amazing. You really seem to have found the conjunction of a number of sweet spots (plucking points/pressure/velocity, mic placement, room resonances, corner loading, etc.) that is, if not optimum, certainly getting there. Nice, nice work. Thank you!

**neatomic** · 02-20-2016, 06:14 PM

elegant joe d..the guitar just reacts so well to everything you do on it..from chords, to muted notes, to octaves to single lines..completely there...bravo

cheers

**2bornot2bop** · 02-20-2016, 06:27 PM

If I ever heard the tone of a "to the grave guitar" I just heard it. Sweet music too JD! Thank you for sharing!

**Greentone** · 02-20-2016, 08:22 PM

That guitar sounds SO good on In A Sentimental Mood...man! We are going to have to resurrect Roost Records for you and get you recording with them.

**lawson-stone** · 02-20-2016, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Greentone

That guitar sounds SO good on In A Sentimental Mood...man! We are going to have to resurrect Roost Records for you and get you recording with them.

Amen. Joe is seriously preaching it on that guitar. I honestly have never heard a guitar with tone as sweet as that one. It's just beyond description.

**Max405** · 02-20-2016, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by lawson-stone

Amen. Joe is seriously preaching it on that guitar. I honestly have never heard a guitar with tone as sweet as that one. It's just beyond description.

Thanks again Lawson. The blue bluebird is a great mic too. I listened to the recording with good headphones and it really sounds exactly like it does when I play it. I love it. Thanks again LS

Originally Posted by Greentone

That guitar sounds SO good on In A Sentimental Mood...man! We are going to have to resurrect Roost Records for you and get you recording with them.

Greentone, thanks buddy. You will hear that guitar on a record one day, I hope. I work with a producer who gives me studio work on demos with serious up and coming talent. One day. Roost had the greatest with them for years. The only album they'd want me to do is a comedy album... Thanks for liking my stuff.

Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop

If I ever heard the tone of a "to the grave guitar" I just heard it. Sweet music too JD! Thank you for sharing!

2b, please listen to it on the twin towers and let me know what you think. Boy next door too..

Originally Posted by neatomic

elegant joe d..the guitar just reacts so well to everything you do on it..from chords, to muted notes, to octaves to single lines..completely there...bravo
cheers

Neato, there was a couple who came to the restaurant every Saturday and wanted to hear those 2 and Stardust. How could I resist? Thanks for liking my stuff. I appreciate it.

Originally Posted by AlainJazz

Really fantastic!!

thanks AlainJazz

Originally Posted by citizenk74

Wow - Joe, those tunes are just so nice. The sonority of the D'A is amazing. You really seem to have found the conjunction of a number of sweet spots (plucking points/pressure/velocity, mic placement, room resonances, corner loading, etc.) that is, if not optimum, certainly getting there. Nice, nice work. Thank you!

C74, the guitar can work for anyone, trust me. It's inspiring. And I am not exaggerating when I say there are spirits in the box.. There has to be. But thanks buddy.JD

Originally Posted by medblues

Splendid, great song choices too ! Since you posted on the G,A&G subforum, you have to provide details :-) From the pick to the strings to the recording setup :-)))

pick- Fender light. Strings- TI12's. Recording setup- blue Bluebird>Alesis multimix8>ToshibaQosmio USB port>youCam6 software.. You know, I might try YouCam7 as it records from multiple cameras.. Now I will have to learn all new songs!
thanks my good friend. JD

Originally Posted by JazzyJim

That sounds spectacular and lovely playing. That was a great listen, thanks!

Jim, you are welcome and thank you for listening. Great avatar by the way..

Originally Posted by rabbit

Criminally good!
Watch out for the Jazz Police.
Thanks.

utoh.. Not guilty.. Stringswinger and Longobardi made me do it!
thanks, JD

**Dedalus** · 02-21-2016, 12:37 AM

Just Wow.

I recently found a Korean made The Loar LH400SN on a local auction site. This is the sound I have in my head for it...what everyone above already said. Not gonna get it, but still, something to aim for.

Beautiful, Joe.

Just Wow.