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I have done a lot to verify the much publicized love affair I have with my 18" Heritage Johnny Smith. Its my favorite guitar and there is nothing I can do about it. Sometimes a guitar attach's itself to you and there ain't a damn thing you can do about it.
Even after having said that, there is little doubt, the Gibson Johnny Smith is the best guitar I have. Whenever I come back to this guitar, it proves to me why it was the Johnny that even Johnny really wanted.
The re-fretting put this guitar into another league. But the new pickup on HJS-18 drew it closer.
No matter what, these guitars will always be involved in some kind of duel. A duel of which neither of them want any part of.. But its the right thing to do, since everyone wants to know, "Which one is better?"
And how ironic is it that the one that is "better" is not the one I love the most..
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09-11-2018 04:48 PM
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Exquisite. No matter which Johnny S. you choose to express yourself with, it still comes out as 100% Joe D. And as Martha S. would say, that's a good thing. Thanks again for the beautiful music!
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This forum is at its best when the members play. Joe you always remind us what we're here for. It's the music.
I thought I could play this tune... but I'm headed back to the 'shed.
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Thanks as always Joe. You've never sounded better !
Dennis
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Great stuff JD. You simply must keep both guitars. For all of your days. And I am not kidding!
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Joe is sounds great and you have got them down for all the particulars. I don't want to alarm you though but as great as the JS is the sound is still in the players hands.
Pat Martino at various times played a Gibson L5, GIbson Johnny Smith, Koontz, L5S, and some Gibson 339's ish type guitars. No matter what guitar he plays he sounds like Pat Martino and it takes maybe 3 bars to figure that out.
Joe I am pretty sure you could make a Les Paul sound as good on the tune. The only difference is that the guitar can bring out the " x " factor and make is special. You did well my friend, keep playing the JS!
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Originally Posted by Max405
John
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Originally Posted by citizenk74
Thank you C74.
Originally Posted by lawson-stone
Originally Posted by Dennis D
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Originally Posted by Max405
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
thank you brother.
Originally Posted by deacon Mark
Originally Posted by John A.
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Very nice sounding Gibson Johnny Smith and what a beautiful sunburst finish!
Loved the chord melody solo of When You Wish Upon A Star that you put together too!
Thank you for posting yet another great video for all of us to enjoy.
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another homerun Joe D!...beautiful, very soulful rendering and yet the fast runs are clean and articulate...the little bit of reverb reminds me of those 50's albums... very nice...bravo
cheers
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Originally Posted by joe2758
Originally Posted by Steven Herron
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Originally Posted by neatomic
thank you Neatomic. I love this song. I appreciate it buddy.
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Very nice!
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when Joe D blends JS & JP...good things
cheers
ps- imagine on a John D or Jimmy D guitar!!! hah
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Great guitar playing, Joe. Really knockout. People often ask me which is my favourite instrument, and I always answer, "The one I'm holding." Same in photography - the best camera is the one you have in your hand when the opportunity for the shot comes along. Live long and prosper , Joe.
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Originally Posted by neatomic
Originally Posted by Rob MacKillop
Thanks everyone!
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Well Joe....guess that's it.....I'm burning all mine.
Wonderful performance.....just wonderful.
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Hey Joe.....I still hear Motola. Great!!
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Mickey, that was You? Oh man that is so cool.
Yeah, maybe its part of being one of those Mediterranean types.. Maybe its all the olive oil in our bodies.
Thanks Mickey. I hope all goes well. You got a lot of folks pulling for you here. Stay strong.
Joe D
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Originally Posted by Max405
To me, the GJS would be the true captain of my heart. I'd work hard to tame and hopefully master it. And of course I'd keep and enjoy both.
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You've really got your sound dialed in too....clean, crisp, balanced. I know that must have taken a while.
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Originally Posted by rpguitar
But if you played my HJS18, you’d be like “ Hooolly Shit Joe this thing plays nice”.
Originally Posted by Mickey
Joe D
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Joe, its not so much the guitar as it is you. The fact is you are an excellent musician. I've re-listened to some of your YouTube recordings, using different guitars. Your arrangements, tone, articulation, use of passing notes and arpeggios shows a mastery of the instrument that's seldom seen. I sometimes can discern subtle differences between instruments, which I attribute to the "fit" and "feel" or integration between you and that particular guitar.
And as you advised, I have not stepped on any of my guitars!
Tony D.
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