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My dog woke me up at 6am as usual. After our walk, I played my Benedetto.
After I was done playing it, I wondered..
"Why the hell do I have any other guitar?"
But seriously.. The feel of a Benedetto can not be equaled. There is a solidness to it that defies logic. You feel like while your playing it, if your wife attacks you with a frying pan when she learns how much it cost, you can use it as a shield. And then you put it back on your lap and continue playing.. There is nothing in the world that feels like a Benedetto. When you have one in your hands on a gig you feel privileged. All the interconnected parts form a guitar that is almost impossible to explain.
Nothing beats a Benedetto. Nothing comes close to the feel of a Benedetto.
(Sorry, I couldn't resist)
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09-02-2016 01:49 PM
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The Benedetto's that I have played that were actually built by Bob have been superb guitars. ST, you are indeed fortunate to own one.
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A La Venezia is on my list of dream guitars
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Benedettos are so rare here in Switzerland, i never even saw one in real life. Wish i had a chance ...... .
But one thing i'm sure of: if i had a wife who would attack with a frying pan i'd keep the guitar and let the wife go, no matter what brand the guitar is.
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Originally Posted by JazzNote
Last edited by SierraTango; 09-02-2016 at 02:43 PM.
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Best playing guitar I ever had was a '90 Manhattan
this post could also go in the "guitars you wish you hadnt sold thread"
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Originally Posted by SierraTango
I have to admit, I've never actually played a Benedetto. Well, one built by Bob anyway. I've seen a couple hangin in Guitars n Jazz, but never played one.
Joe D
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Question to all Benedetto advocates:
What makes a Benedetto worth the extra money it costs?
Can one say that an average Benedetto is better than a good Gibson which costs probably about 60% of the Benedetto?
(no sarcasm in this post ;-))
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joe D, you might have to remedy that one day!!
cheers
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Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco
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I was close.. I like the shorter scale. They are beautiful though.
JD
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Great photo of Johnny! ...now I have a hankering to take up pipe smoking!
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Originally Posted by neatomic
Don't make things more confusing than they already are! The GBJSAs are very well executed archtops with a fabulous feel, but they are not like other Johnny Smiths and not full fledged Benedettos.
If I can speak for Joe, he likes a shorter scale length. 25 9/16" is too much of a stretch for him, literally.
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Absolutely MG.
They are beautiful though. Especially yours though..
Joe D
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js with bennie cremona
js- "In my opinion Bob is the finest guitar maker alive today"
fr- iBreatheMusic.com - Johnny Smith Goes Full Circle
CC: I know you own a Benedetto. What model is that?
JS: I own the Cremona model and it's just exquisite. I have owned it since the early 1980's and have only played it for myself, but it is a joy to behold.
cheers
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Originally Posted by Joe DeNisco
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I'm pretty sure my telecaster could feel it's way right through any of y'all's archtops.
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
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you could even up the odds with a rickenbacker frying pan
cheers
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As the proud owner of a Benedetto Bambino Standard for the past 5 years, I can say it's a keeper!
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
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Originally Posted by SierraTango
Keith
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My turn to weigh in. I had a Cremona built by Bob in 1987. George Gruhn told me it was one of Bob's earlier ones before he made the better ones. I loved the guitar but I put GHS .013 flats on it and it just didn't sound that good. Once I changed the strings to a better set, the correct sound came right up. I sold the guitar because I wasn't playing out anymore and that kind of guitar needed to go to someone who could do it justice. Plus, I needed the cash at the time. I made some good money on that deal. Benedetto are great guitars right up there with the best of them. The finish on them both outside and inside the body was flawless.
Last edited by hot ford coupe; 09-02-2016 at 09:49 PM.
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I feel like I want one. Does that count?
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