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Hi,
Here is the Gibson ES165 Herb Ellis in action.
The song is "The Song is You", the arrangement, by Joe Pass.
I wanted to record this acoustically and electric combined, but all my neighbors seem to be having their grass cut today and the sound of dueling lawnmowers probably wouldn't have worked.
I am completely attached to this guitar. Its beautiful, plays great and well, its pretty much perfect. 3 down, one to go.
Thanks Everyone.
Joe DeNisco
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05-20-2017 10:36 AM
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So glad you ended up with the guitar Joe. It sounds magnificent in such capable hands. I see you switched it back to the TOM bridge I think that little edge of brightness makes it a little more crisper. That guitar is simply beautiful no doubt about it. I hope you find many years of satisfaction playing it.
One question though what are the 3 out of 4 and what is number 4.
Dave
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WOW bro that thing sounds GREAT ! Looks like you have lost weight too.
I showed this video to my wife and she said why can't you play nice like that.
That axe is a winner.......I love the bass notes. Very defined. Nice !!!
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Hey Dave,
Thank you so much for selling me the guitar. As you know, this guitar is capable in anybobies hands.
Its funny, I put the TOM back on this morning. I was hoping more for sustain reasons. I couldnt really tell the difference. If anything, it adds some of those odd after effects like the sound of buzzes and metal and springs.. I might take it off. You had it all figured out. But I do think the TOM looks good though.
The 3 are the Johnny Smith, a Tal Farlow and this Herb. The 4th will be an L5 Wes, when I can afford it. Then, I'm done. (that was a good one wasn't it)..
thanks buddy, Joe D
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"Then I'm done" ? Why do I find that hard to believe Mr. Guitar tester? Didn't I detect a hint of GAS in Mark's JSA thread?
Fine playing as always my friend, I am glad you have adapted to the chunky neck.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
Thanks buddy. Yeah I lost a couple. It's hard for me to work off calories with 2 bad hips, plantar fasciitis and all the other muscles that have torn off my body over the years. I thought being active and athletic was supposed to keep you younger longer.. Ha! Not..
The guitar sounds nice right bro? I do really like it a lot. It has found a home with me.
Tell Ms K, ill play for her anytime she wants.
Thanks bro.
Joe D
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
thanks Marco. The neck feels good now. Real good.
JD
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Beautiful playing, beautiful tune, beautiful guitar. What more can you want.
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Your enabler here.......Wildwood is really dealing on their 3 VSB L5P/BJB's. I got them below the 7K mark for you.
What are bro's for ...... :-)
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Bro if you have the TOM bridge with the retaining wire they rattle more than a old Harley.
Get the upgraded Nashville one as found on new L5's. They do not rattle.
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Joe,
The "170" sounds great and obviously feels good under your fingers. Great switch out for you--175 to 170.
GT
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Hey Joe, nice video. The ES165 looks great and sounds great thanks to your musicianship.
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Sensational Joe, just exquisite! With your 4 guitar aspirations I really hear another, maybe an L4c or L4ces, in your future?
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nice..very punchy, midrange forward tone..i suspect it would really cut through the mix in a trio or small group setting
i'd like to hear it with the acoustic tone mixed in (as you were intending)
& fine playing per usual joe D! tune is a great showcase for the balance and clarity of tone up and down the neck..perfect choice
enjoy !
cheers
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Max405, you made it sing, my brother. The tone is in your fingers. It will sound like crap in my hands.
The price of the ES-165 HE just went up! Thanks to you!
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Joe,
Great playing as usual . The bass response is real fat and carries the chord beautifully .
Your mechanics looked quite comfortable on the neck. The added thickness gives you better fretting leverage , and if the nut width is good for you - I think it's a home run.
Besides, the thicker neck adds depth of tone. The laminated plates on that particular guitar are very good . I remember the back having a very low tap frequency which warms the bass nicely.
Personally - I think a floater laminate is a perfect compliment to your instruments. Oh and by the way - I have a lead on a sea shell Wes.
Do enjoy Joe- I always look forward to your NGD videos .
Steve L
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Next up to bat......the Abalone Monster. (Q we already named it :-).
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Yes, you sure do hold the keys to unlocking #4. It's funny how almost all of my guitars came from you. You have an eye and a feel for the best. Thank you Stevie.
Thank you everyone. I am glad to be here.
Joe D
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Joe - wow, that sounds just great. And wonderfully playing. I didn't think as much of the 165 floaters but this has proven me very wrong and I may have to get one someday. Thanks for recording it.
Paul
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Originally Posted by rio
Im glad that I debunked the myth about it being a thin sounding guitar. Sometimes, a guy from Jersey's gotta get involved..
thanks buddy.
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If I got one then we could add another floater 165 to NJ haha. I am going to start keeping an eye out. I saw one a couple years ago and passed but am going to look forward to trying to find one now.
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Joe, I think it's time for that custom truss rod cover on the Joe D ES-170 Signature Model. Your playing is excellent, and the tone is nothing less than superb! Well done, Sir, well done!
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+1 on cover plate.
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So will the truss rod cover just have your name or your name plus es170? Gonna make us wait to find out? ????
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Wow...your playing is so great, Joe. Unbelievable command of the instrument. And, that guitar sounds fantastic. Bravo, Joe!
KA PAF info please
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