Doc's Guitar

[Rai06f]

WONDERFUL!********

Thank you very much...

Greetings from Petersburg. Have a nice day… :))

[nogodiggydie]

It's hard to believe Doc plays this with only one finger and his thumb.

[codu56]

you're way better at this song than I!

[lukkey101]

hey from ireland,very nice man,just the right pace,keep on trampin and hawkin'

[TheSpinWizard]

Excelantae!

[wendellpeek]

Great stuff, man. Doc would be proud!

[lancer89032]

How wonderful!!! Loved it and so smooth.

[xtelemasterx]

great tone and precision man. cool to see someone who knows that its not all about speed

[Martyballin]

awesome. really enjoyed that.

[WalbertJr]

I'm very lucky to have heard Doc Watson play this song.

This is a beautiful rendition of it. You are not trying to sound like him, this is your version and I believe he will smile when he hears it.

[HenfieldWill]

Thanks. I was chatting, some months ago, to a guy in England called Barry Murphy - who used to set up guitars for Doc years ago. I played this to Barry and he approved of the speed as well. Less is often more... :-) Will

[rexde48]

This is the best speed to play it at I think. Everyone plays it too fast to show off that the song is ruined and you cannot hear the true goodness of the song.

[fenderuwe]

I agree with you - at least if one cannot play like Doc Watson. He sounds good at every speed.

Me myself plays it pretty slow as well - and it swings/sounds much better this way to my ears.

Easy going is often the better key for good music, especially if you´re not praticing VERY much (only my 2 cents)

[gretchenman]

This is my 2nd favorite (of coarse Doc is #1), not because it is so fast, but it is beautiful, and well executed.

[bobbyzz94]

very nice playing and good sound - 5* for you

[JDoubleOP]

superbly played......nice man...love it.

[ALMN8U]

This is some damn grouse guitar!!

[ALMN8U]

WOW!! That's Grade-A GANGSTAH SHIT!!

KEEP IT REAL HOMEBOY!!

[darksideofthemoo]

I prefer this slower version. You can listen to the melody and it sounds much nicer.

[luking20]

you're so good man ...i like the way you plyed ...realy good..i hoop that you make an other vidéo as a lesson for this song ...pllzzz

[HenfieldWill]

I've lots of requests in the pipeline - but will add yours to the list! :-) Will

[RAYxGUN]

I really liked it, man! Great job!

[RareBird0]

Hi. I played one of those Martin XC1T Ellipses the other day and loved it so much I had to order one. Glad to find your vids here demonstrating that axe. I expect delivery tomorrow. Yippee. Love that style of music and making a little progress toward being good at it each day. Cheers.

[HenfieldWill]

Enjoy the Ellipse - it's a great little guitar! :-)

[arleycowboy]

I agree with you just a step down makes it sound more interesting,you picking is brilliant ,you really have good sound I really enjoy your videos

[RickMeister]

nice job!

[caddenwater]

I sure get into this slower stuff. all these guys are so good that they seem to have to play fast to satisfy themselves. My ears don't work that fast.

[HenfieldWill]

I've found, over the years, that slowing things down a tad gives more expression and depth - it also compensates for my old fingers! People tend to take Doc's Guitar at breakneck speed, including Doc (!), but I think the tune comes out more when it's played in a more stately way. Cheers.

[HenfieldWill]

You're quite right - I just got used to barring the F over the years - a sign of an aging rock'n roll guitarist...I shall certainly try using the thumb and see if it makes a difference. :-)

[coriolan92whybanned]

One quick comment : on the opening (and closing) sequence of chords, C Am F G7, you could make you life easier in not barring the F chord. I keep the Am fingering with my little finger on low C and thumb on low F; just try it, you'll see ...

[HenfieldWill]

I had a crack at this as you suggested - and it certainly works. I have to say that, of the two ways of playing the F, I prefer the barre version on balance - really because I tend to hit the 5th and 1st strings when picking - and they're not covered by the thumb alone. Thanks for the tip though!

[mattz196]

Great playing

[jlabomb]

Great job. Wish I had your talent.

[Leutchik]

I think it needs to be bouncier, like Doc plays it. The G7 picking is out of character with the rest of the tune.