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Hi Guys,
Well, its been a while since I recorded anything with the L5.
Folks, this guitar is in a league of its own. When I play it, I get the sense that it would be just as solid feeling and confidence inspiring - if I had super duper slinky Ernie Ball 8's on it. The guitar is pure magic. It is a bank vault on your lap. Like Thor and his hammer, I feel invincible when I play it.
It carries me. It really does. I love it, I am so glad I own it and I cherish it.
Oh, Something about the song. I read somewhere that Johnny wrote this one for his Dog. That is cool. Johnny recorded this in 1976 (i believe) for a record that was released in 1995. It is a very challenging piece that has helped clean up my picking.
Thank you for watching my video.
Joe D
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03-07-2021 02:17 PM
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Fantastic Joe! Made my day bro!
I play for my dog all the time. Dog's seem to understand jazz. If I was a dog, I can't imagine a better deal than having Johnny Smith playing and writing tunes for me.
You did Johnny proud.
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Great playing Joe! I wonder if that composition was the result of a fingerboard exercise that Johnny conceived. The tone was pure L5 magic and never lost its balance as you proceeded up the neck.
Thanks for sharing. I bet your glad you purchased that guitar when you did - asking prices are escalating rapidly on Gibson L5’s.
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Sweet. Maybe your future guitar purchases should all be Gibson L-5's ? The model suits you.
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Congrats, Joe, great rendition of a difficult piece !
and thanks for reminding me of this CD that I had nearly forgotten in my drawers !
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Originally Posted by QAman
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Loved it, enjoyed it, do another Joe.
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That gorgeous WesMo looks good on you, Joe, and sounds even better in your skilled hands. A virtuoso performance!
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Dear Joey,
Thanks for making me rediscover this tune that I had completely forgotten. I too have that CD with George Van Eps. That's a heck of a tune, nice polytonal piece, very modern and you're playing it just great. Keep on sharing my friend, it's so good to hear you.
Best to you and take care.
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Great job as usual, Joe! Did you have the music to that, or did you transcribe it from the record? If you used music, where did you find it?
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Beautiful, Joe. And, it confirms that my L5 needs to be in the hands of someone who can make it sing like that!
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Hello Joey, i came across your videos a couple of times on the internet and i must say that you got a great taste in music! Its wonderful to see someone cherishing the music of the great Johnny Smith. In my personal opinion and based on the people i came across in my life, too many guitarists doesn’t seem to recognize the greatness of Mr. Smith. I always assumed him to be the greatest of them all, and he will always be a major influence in my personal music life. Anyway, i always enjoy your videos and you sure always got great guitars! Cheers, Jazzman.
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that's a real "tongue-twister" of a tune!...when you mine johnny's vaults you are dealing with the best
wonderful playing..and great tone...it's all there
a new Joe D recording on a sunday afternoon...it's the only thing as good as memories of nana's ravioli!!
cheers
ps- that track actually reminds me of something robert fripp might have played...really epitomizes johnnys always forward thinking!Last edited by neatomic; 03-07-2021 at 09:16 PM. Reason: ps-
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Originally Posted by skykomishone
JD
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Originally Posted by QAman
I am REALLY glad I sought your advice before I bought this guitar. Thank you Stevie.
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
Thanks bro.
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Originally Posted by JFranck
I love this CD. I play 4 or 5 songs from it. Brilliance. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by ESCC
Originally Posted by citizenk74
Thank you sir!
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Freddy my man, thanks for not being sore at me for putting up this video when I did. Honestly I didn’t like at the other postings till a half hour after I posted this one.
You are always so classy. I am grateful that you are my pal!
Thanks, JD
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Originally Posted by sgcim
JD
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Originally Posted by Mark M.
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Originally Posted by JazzmanLehmann
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Originally Posted by neatomic
Thanks for always being there N. I appreciate you bro.
JD
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JD, I’m floored by your impressive technique! JS would be proud!
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
I appreciate it.
The one thing I can’t get is Johnny’s up down picking as he goes from low to high strings. Impossible.
Johnny was incomparable.
JD
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