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What IS The Black Betty Les Paul | Guitars of the Stars Ep.1

by The Trogly's Guitar Show

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Published 17 Sep 2021

🟢My Website: https://www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔴Reverb: https://reverb.com/shop/troglys?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly 🔵eBay: https://ebay.us/R9fACt ⚫Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Zither-Wooden-Guitar-Stand-Handcrafted/dp/B06X9QPNXF/ref= as_li_ss_tl?keywords=fender+guitar+stand&qid=1584154756&sr=8-43&linkCode=ll1&tag=trogly-20&linkId=5f49c589f48a3c5d78f875555c93a6a7&language=en_US 🍭Shop Sweetwater + Support the Show ➡️ https://imp.i114863.net/2ra3zO 📚 Description: The story of the mysterious "Les Paul" that was used in the Black Betty by Ram Jam music video has remained uncertain for many year. I constantly get asked about it and I never really had much of a real answer for anyone until today! This is a heavily modified 1954 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop. Watch the video to learn the rest of the tale! If you have a guitar you've GOTS to know about - email me here: tradetrogly@gmail.com If you've got a guitar that people've GOTS to know about - let me know too! 🔍 Links Mentioned: The Black Betty Les Paul Story https://www.askzac.com/post/the-black-betty-les-paul-story The Bill Bartlett 6/12 Mosrite Special http://www.bobsyouruncle.net/TNM_Guitars/News/NewsExtra.htm 🐕 Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro - Check Links in the Description 0:42 - Background 1:25 - Video Breakdown / Analysis 3:45 - Explanation 4:31 - The Guitar's History 11:10 - Conclusion 12:59 - Submit Your Requests to tradetrogly@gmail.com 🎞️ Videos Mentioned: 10:08 1998 Gibson "Mastertone" Mickey Baker Signature 3 Pickup Les Paul Custom Reissue /watch/QBlxQUjPL0QPx ❓Private Help Sessions ➡️ https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals 💰New to Reverb? Get $10 on Me ➡️ https://reverb.grsm.io/earn10 🍭Shop Sweetwater + Support the Show ➡️ https://sweetwater.sjv.io/x90ZDO 👕 Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/trogly?ref_id=27133 🥇 Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/trogly 📘 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/troglys 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/troglys 🟢My Website: https://www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ troglys 🛒 Current Inventory ➡️ https://reverb.grsm.io/CurrentInventory (also on website) ✉️ Email for Business Inquiries ➡️ austin@troglysguitarshow.com ❓Guitar Questions ➡️ https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals ⚙️ Gear Used to Make the Show: Guitar + Recording: George L's Guitar Lead: ebay - https://goo.gl/6SjCeG Shure SM57 (Amp Cab Mic): ebay - https://goo.gl/JK9bAC Audio Interface - Roland Duo Capture EX - amazon - https://amzn.to/2tkIBed + Universal Audio Apollo Twin: amazon - https://amzn.to/2uYeeKN Headphones: Focal Listen Professional: amazon - https://amzn.to/2tonXtI Rode Videomic Go (backup audio): amazon - https://amzn.to/2vHNzm5 Lens: Lumix 12-35mm : ebay - https://goo.gl/NP6dQd Computer: Mac Pro 2013 - amazon - https://amzn.to/37L9eb4 Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X - ebay - https://goo.gl/oiU3L2 American DJ Eco UV Bar Plus Blacklight: ebay - https://goo.gl/1E4ELt Camera: Panasonic Lumix GH-4: amazon - https://amzn.to/2Se3akM Camera Gimbal: amazon - https://amzn.to/38KxYk9 Camera Slider: amazon - https://amzn.to/3bTIXK1 Rode NTG-2 (vocal + room mic): amazon - https://amzn.to/2UjxmxA

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@Trog3 years ago Guitars of the Stars (GOTS for short) is a series that I plan to use to solve the mysteries of guitars in live performances + music videos.
I plan to incorporate celebrity interviews when possible as well. Credit this time goes to:
Which guitars do you GOTS to know about next? Submit to tradetrogly@ .. ...Expand 167
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@paullarnce21673 years ago Back in the 60-70' s we modified our guitars to suite our tastes. We never dreamed these guitars would soar in value and become collectors items. 278
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@seatstitcher36363 years ago Bill bartlett played in the late 60s band the lemon pipers. They had a hit on the radio back then called, green tambourine. There is a video of this s . ...Expand 52
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@prophetofthesingularity3 years ago "He accidentally cracked the headstock."
That was not accidental, The Gibson headstock was functioning as designed. 155
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@santrixhimself36793 years ago Ram jam is a classic one hit wonder band. Never heard of any other song from that band. 286
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@RJRonquillo3 years ago Great start to the series, looking forward to this. 71
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@sonofbarnsey3 years ago Bill didn' t just play all the smoldering leads on black betty, but he came up with the revved up arrangement for it too. On top of singing it. The ram jam version is definitely his baby. 17
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@ericbgordon15753 years ago I' ll be really fascinated to watch this series unfold. 51
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@premier723 years ago You can see him playing this gold top in its original condition in the lemon pipers my green tamborine when he was a member of that band. 17
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@rickquist39923 years ago Great topic for a series.
how about:
rorystrat? 88
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@rudylovato9363 years ago Bill bartlett is an awesome guitarist! Wish they and he would have done more. 14
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@floopusdoopus3 years ago Bill bartlett is such an under appreciated guitarist. 105
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@noahbtwofouronethree32252 years ago My dude. When is another video of this series coming out? This was great and ive been waiting for a follow up since for almost half a year trog! 6
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@ToadstoolShadow3 years ago In 2015, i interviewed bill bartlett for a reverb article on mosrite amplifiers, as he' d toured thefactory when on tour with the lemon pipers in early 1968. He' s a fascinating man with some fascinating musical memories. I recall him telling me the story of all the mods he did on the " black betty" gibson, but did not take notes. He told me he wrote one of the " black betty" lyrical lines or couplets, but did not claim any of the copyright, which i think he should have. He told me of attending syracuse university in 1962 and some of hisclassmates: lou reed (then playing in a band called la and the el dorados) felix cavaliere (later of the young rascals) and mike esposito (later of the blues magoos) talent!. ...Expand 4
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@alicewilson19133 years ago I like that this highlighted a heavily and uniquely modified guitar. I know collectors might look down on that, but when the work is done well i love mods . ...Expand 7
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@LRBerry3 years ago A great idea for a series. Looking forward to seeing what guitars are featured. 4
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@mikewhitfield29943 years ago It was actually recorded by bill bartletts previous band, starstruck. But that band had broken up before bartlett landed a contract, so the label helped him f . ...Expand 8
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@vlady8me3 years ago Writing before watching to say thank you for doing this! Been a fan from back in the day when this was on the radio and have been wondering about this guitar since first seeing the video. 23
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@jonshaw9472last year Absolutely fantastic story, you really did your homework on this, top job. This song and anything to do with it fascinates me, it has so much history and still sounds great today. 4
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@AudioEast3 years ago Ace' s deluxe of course. From the odd neck humbucker route, heel carve and head stock binding all the way to it' s demise as a black double cut. That 7th fret inlay will get you there. 8
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@kevinsmith10313 years ago I always liked the black schecter tele that pete townshend played in the whos eminence front video. 16
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@ja53042 years ago Excellent! Was hoping there were more deep dives like this. Really looking forward to more videos in this series. 2
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@NinjaWarrior883 years ago Great idea for a series! Looking forward to future iterations. 2
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@marvintimke39782 years ago It has been half a year since the first episode and i am still super hyped for the next episode.
no matter how long it takes, i am looking forward to it. 1
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@facurojas44773 years ago I' d love to see one episode on ace frehley' s guitars, he' s the reason i like les pauls but i never understood how many he has or how the guitars were made. 9
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@mindriot693 years ago Awesome! Thanks for starting this series. Learning about the history of guitars that weve seen over the years is a great idea. I loved the story of t id="hidden14"his les paul. Thanks trogly for the endless great content. Your channel is a repository of knowledge that i can always come back to for this, that & all things guitar. ...Expand 1
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@andyschwarm3 years ago I grew-up in cincinnati at the time bill was playing in local bands. He' s a guitar god since day one, in the sixties. I remember he was able to get . ...Expand 2
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@sydneyhalliwell25133 years ago Killer video. I cant wait to see more of this series. Especially seeing ace frehley, dave murray, and slash in the into college! 1
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@ladyluckdrums3 years ago Nice, look forward to seeing more of this series! 5
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@mirraco3233 years ago Side note, Im pretty sure this is Alan Wilsons goldtop. One of the most under appreciated players and forgotten member of the 27 club. 4
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@madmaxcars96533 years ago Amazing series. Looking forward to it. Would love to see an episode on the iron cross shaped guitar ian hunter of mott the hoople used to play. 2
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@ImNotOld_ImVintage3 years ago It' s funny you started with this guitar, because of all the guitars in all of the videos i have seen this is the one that has perplexed me the most. Thanks for sharing! 4
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@johncellini80033 years ago This series is incredible! Please do more.
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@je12793 years ago My wife named her jeep black betty after this song. I love the history of both the guitar and the song. 12
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@George-yj9zs3 years ago Great idea for a series! Would love to see a video on zappas baby snakes sg. 1
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@steevkelly3 years ago - "To start this journey off.." timed exactly to the clip of Journey. i see what you did there. 2
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@mikejelinek14133 years ago I believe that house is in stubenville ohio right on the pa line. If you are unaware which most people are the band " ram jam" that wrote " black . ...Expand 1
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@Jydmd3 years ago Ohh that' s a great serie idea! I really love rig rundowns and things like that. When live shows were a thing, i always liked trying to guess what . ...Expand 1
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@Armedjoy913 years ago Those old grecos and tokais (even the new ones made in japan) are really nice guitars. 23
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@billjehle65273 years ago The more i look at the headstock, i think he was aiming towards a dangelico new yorker look. It has the same notched double scroll and even the deco style tuning pegs. 5
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@hvacjay40373 years ago This is one of the best videos i' ve ever seen. I' m instantly subscribed. 1
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@livewire27593 years ago This new series just cemented your place as my favorite guitar history channel on youtube. Thank you very much, from a crazy music nerd. Who doesn' t even play guitar! 8
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@jasonedenilson2 years ago Cool story. I started a band a few months back with some older folks in their 50s and 60s (im 24) down in miami and our keys player was married to th id="hidden23"e bass player of ram jam. Sadly hes gone, but she told us tons of stories and thats when i first heard this song. Shes one of girls on the motorcycles in the back throughout the music video. ...Expand 2
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@alexzanderrodriguez41033 years ago Im excited for this series. Id love an episode on jeff buckleys telecaster. 8
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@jessegray63953 years ago The headstock looks like the d' angelico just without the little metal tip. 81
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@4034miguel3 years ago Great series. Looking forward for next installments.
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@newking703 years ago Alan " blind owl" wilson' s (canned heat) guitars. 3
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@folk.punk.feathers85323 years ago Ooo new series! Fun!
greetings and well wishes from utah man! 4
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@evaneibach2 years ago Please make more episodes of this series. 1
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@Watergrovey3 years ago Please, please, please cover iron maidens dave murrays original 57 black stratocaster which used to belonged to paul kossoff. 16
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@CatBlackGuitars3 years ago I' d love to hear about all of the changes that happened to david gilmour' s black strat. It' s the guitar that got me into guitars in the first place. 16
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@kennethhoneycutt45133 years ago Man great job definitely would love to see more of this series.
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@BillFlann93 years ago Great video, you told the story well. I was curious about that guitar i assumed it was a d' angelico with gibson pickups (#39; was not even close) good luck with the new series! Looking forward to more!. ...Expand 3
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@Merkaba42033 years ago Absolutely in favor making this a new series. Bravo.
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@tphvictims51013 years ago Im going on 70 years old and that was one hell of a song.
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@MaartenAnna3 years ago Thank you for clearing that up. That birdseye maple top is awesome. I wanna use that for my next build.
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@FinalLychee3 years ago Fascinating video, really hope this series continues.
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@jaredcoderre30623 years ago Very cool subject matter, looking forward to next show.
thanks for the demo shop reviews too.
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@goss19613 years ago An idea for anare they now? #39;
there are famous guitars that disappeared intoand are now lost. Some, like s flying v, were identified. But where is the red telecaster clapton used in the yardbirds? And the semi bass played in the yardbirds? The gretsch hollowbody john lennon used for paperback writer? The stripped natural strat with the broken pickguard jeff beck used in the early 70s? Does richie blackmore still have the es335 from the early deep purple days, and if not, where is it?. ...Expand 3
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@jarodreddig633 years ago Gunna love this series. Great episode today.
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@TheAtariCreep3 years ago Love this so much! You are the perfect kat to do a series like this. More please!
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@jamesreaves55343 years ago The first thing i thought of when i saw the headstock was
god bless.
jimmy in nc.
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@mahmoud.adam.moamen3 years ago I love the new series cant wait to watch the next episode. 1
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@rmcproductions24303 years ago Already in love with this idea for a series, thank you trogly.
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@shanewright97353 years ago What a stud. As a habitual tinkerer myself, i love all the work he did. 54' s don' t play all that well anyways. 6
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@whitekalif3 years ago I really enjoyed this new format. Can' t wait for the next and future episodes! Good work trogly! 1
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@andrewpappas93113 years ago This series is definitely going to be cool, here are some guitars id love to see for a future video:
- eddie van halens frankenstein
- - david gilmours black strat
- daron malakians ibanez iceman
- angus youngs gibson sg
- james hetfields gibsonflying v
- pete townshends gibson sg special/gibson les paul deluxe
- billy gibbons gibson les paul standard pearly gates/fuzzy dean guitar from the legs music video. ...Expand
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@stufftie883 years ago One of my most desperately asked questions finally answered! Thank you! This is going to be a great series!
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@kmc5283 years ago Great video, very informative and part of what i think will be an awesome series of videos!
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@ghostmacgee16543 years ago Great idea! Great choice of guitars to start!
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@VHToff0li3 years ago Great series trogly! I would love to see an episode talking about paul kossoff' s stratocaster. He was the guitar player on free and it is said that dave murray from iron maiden owns it now. 4
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@gregrandallbtsr033 years ago This was really great! Looking forward to more in this series!
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@jbizley3 years ago Great first episode! Can' t wait for more! 1
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@1eyejackffs9343 years ago I love the new series, can' t wait for the next episode. 1
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@beatler903 years ago Great series! I' d like to hear the story of frank zappa' s gibson les paul custom. 1
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@johncurtis41593 years ago Really cool, thanks for doing this, looking forward to future videos on this theme.
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@doster593 years ago Great new series, would love to know how keef' s macawber is actually wired. 3
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@jeffreybuckingham37823 years ago I had a " les paul" gold top, that started life as a goya. A very talented luthier overlayed the headstock, and applied a very good relic' d . ...Expand
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@timeye76843 years ago Awesome job trogly! Im going to love this series!
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@nopeoplecorp2 years ago Great video - thank you! One of my favourite songs of all time, and i prefer the ram jam edit. The guy can really play! 1
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@doccrayon1383 years ago Love the content my dude, " huddie leadbeter /was an amazing influence i wish more players and people were introduced to his work. Echo hard! 2
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@chrino213 years ago Bill bartlett was also in the lemon pipers, and it looks like he might be playing a pre-mod version of that same guitar in the video of their hit green tambourine. 3
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@_clauscarstensen3 years ago This new series of videos is a great idea, and i sure will be back for more.
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@Nothing-gv8mv3 years ago Malcolm young' s gretsch would be cool to learn about. 2
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@christopherk1113 years ago Excellent viewing, i look foward to many more investigative episodes, thank you.
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@riblet10003 years ago Love it! I cant wait to see which guitar you discuss next!
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@timothycormier34943 years ago Im digging the new seriesforward to the next one!
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@darrellharrison7853 years ago I would like to hear more about ace frehley' s " les paul. 3
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@TheCrazy4503 years ago Please release another episode soon, i cant wait!
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@supersonicnomad84373 years ago Very cool series austin! Two thumbs up! I eagerly await more shows!
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@brentcampbell57323 years ago I' ve had one. It was great. Everyone always wanted to play it, it was an amazing guitar it was a 1976 outlaw acoustic i bought for 300. And sold for 1300. Great guitar.
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@thinghammer3 years ago Nice idea for video posts. The " oh black bettymash up always comes to mind.