@keefster001 Canada actually, I was hoping to get a zemaitis pearl front guitar one day. I'm still in highschool, so it's kind of a life goal, I've had my eyes set on that guitar for a few years now. I was thinking of getting a copy, but they're still somewhat expensive, and don't seem to sound as nice. any chance of you being in touch with a somewhat cheap pearl front?
Les Paul came up with this sort of body shape. These days many builders make a similar shape and call it a single cutaway. Gibson took PRS to court over theirs, but lost the case. I hope that answers your question. Regards, Keith
@keefster001 wow, you answered fast! and yea, that just about answered it. yea, i'm surprised PRS and ESP guitars got away with copying that shape :P but then again, it's only slight differences in the shape that make the guitar no longer under the copyright status
Things do get a bit out of hand, when you can't use the name Strat on E Bay etc. Having played Les Paul's and Zemaitis single cutaways, I have to say they are different instruments in feel and sound.
You can use the name with Fender or Squier instruments, they don't like you using the Tele or Strat name when selling a copy (it's a registered trademark). That is why in Guitarist mag you see adverts STR*T copy for sale. Regards, Keith
Hi, The last section where I demo the guitar starts with STAY WITH ME by THE FACES (played in open E tuning) and ends on a solo from SULTANS OF SWING by DIRE STRAITS. Regards, Keith
Hi, depends where you are, there are deals you can do in America, they are more expensive in the U.K. You can buy direct from Japan. Send me an e mail and I can give you a contact that works for the company. Regards, K
The one in this video was built by Kanda Shokai in Japan. If you are in America you can shop round the various dealers for a bargain. The workmanship is breath taking.Cheers
well he wasnt really lithuanian, just of lithuanian descent. he prolly didnt speak lithuanian and was born in britain, so that makes him english..:-) but yeah, his full name is sure a lithuanian one - Antanas Kazimieras Žemaitis
Hi Dwayne, If you go on the Zemaitis site, there is a where to buy section. Dealers in the U.S.A. include Rudys, Gulf coast guitars and Make 'n music. There are lots of dealers for these, so telephone for a good deal. Hope that helps. Keith
great guitar great review !!
nfrantnik 1 month ago
Thank you for looking and taking the time to make a comment. Regards Keith
keefster001 1 month ago
Keith you are a bloody amazing musician . I wish i could play like that . X
TheScotty121 4 months ago
Very kind of you to say that. I taught myself playing along with records.Thank you. Keith
keefster001 4 months ago
Not arf pop pickers!
keefster001 4 months ago
ElllllOO YOUChooobers
GreenyMcFleetwood 4 months ago
hey, did you know that the zemaitis website put a link to this very video on their site? anyways, I really want a pearl front/top!
TasteForDisaster 6 months ago
Yes, I saw the link on the Zemaitis web site. They are really nice guitars. Are you in the U.K. or America? K
keefster001 6 months ago
@keefster001 Canada actually, I was hoping to get a zemaitis pearl front guitar one day. I'm still in highschool, so it's kind of a life goal, I've had my eyes set on that guitar for a few years now. I was thinking of getting a copy, but they're still somewhat expensive, and don't seem to sound as nice. any chance of you being in touch with a somewhat cheap pearl front?
TasteForDisaster 6 months ago
We have a couple of Zemaitis club members in Canada. I hope you get your dream Zemaitis one day! Keith
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keefster001 6 months ago
@keefster001 there's a club? is there a site for it? can I check i out? or do I need to own a zemaitis? T.T
TasteForDisaster 6 months ago
You don't need to own a Z to join. Just type "Zemaitis club" into Google. There is an interesting site and details of how to join.Regards, Keith
keefster001 6 months ago
did tony zemaitis come up with the shape for the body? or did he copy it off of the les paul? or did les paul copy tony zemaitis?
TasteForDisaster 8 months ago
Les Paul came up with this sort of body shape. These days many builders make a similar shape and call it a single cutaway. Gibson took PRS to court over theirs, but lost the case. I hope that answers your question. Regards, Keith
keefster001 8 months ago
@keefster001 wow, you answered fast! and yea, that just about answered it. yea, i'm surprised PRS and ESP guitars got away with copying that shape :P but then again, it's only slight differences in the shape that make the guitar no longer under the copyright status
TasteForDisaster 8 months ago
Things do get a bit out of hand, when you can't use the name Strat on E Bay etc. Having played Les Paul's and Zemaitis single cutaways, I have to say they are different instruments in feel and sound.
Regards, Keith
keefster001 8 months ago
@keefster001 you can't put the name strat on ebay when selling seomthing? what if it is a fender/squier stratocaster guitar?
TasteForDisaster 8 months ago
You can use the name with Fender or Squier instruments, they don't like you using the Tele or Strat name when selling a copy (it's a registered trademark). That is why in Guitarist mag you see adverts STR*T copy for sale. Regards, Keith
keefster001 8 months ago
What a beautiful guitar, crazy stuff, really!
Sozialneutralist 1 year ago
It makes you gasp when you take it out of the case. Great workmanship. K
keefster001 1 year ago
wow, amazing instrument. my dad owns a metal front from '86 and a GZ disc front, they are awesome!
eetfuk96 1 year ago
I agree! Amazing instruments to play. I hope your Dad is a member of the Zemaitis guitar owners club. Thanks for the comment. Keith
keefster001 1 year ago
@keefster001 yes, i think he is. he found the original letters from Tony a couple of weeks ago, that was really cool :)
eetfuk96 1 year ago
That guitar is to pretty to play it :D How much did it guitar cost?
kevintheonly96 1 year ago
what was the last song u played.
petree28 1 year ago
Hi, The last section where I demo the guitar starts with STAY WITH ME by THE FACES (played in open E tuning) and ends on a solo from SULTANS OF SWING by DIRE STRAITS. Regards, Keith
keefster001 1 year ago
how much do these japanese zemaitis ones run for? Im guessing more than the greco zemaitis versions?
rocknrolla12992 1 year ago
Hi, depends where you are, there are deals you can do in America, they are more expensive in the U.K. You can buy direct from Japan. Send me an e mail and I can give you a contact that works for the company. Regards, K
keefster001 1 year ago
he was pure Lithuanian :P
Delphinas 2 years ago 4
Thanks for a nice history lesson, love Zemaitis' guitars, i hope to own one down the line.
Who built the guitar you have? Greco?
Simto 2 years ago
The one in this video was built by Kanda Shokai in Japan. If you are in America you can shop round the various dealers for a bargain. The workmanship is breath taking.Cheers
K
keefster001 2 years ago
Hey man. I live in Denmark, so it's kinda hard to come by one of those, but thanks for your reply, i'll check it out!
Simto 2 years ago
You could always buy direct from Japan. I can give you a contact e mail who works for the company. Regards, K
keefster001 1 year ago
he is lithuanian, so am i:)
slamalenko 2 years ago 7
well he wasnt really lithuanian, just of lithuanian descent. he prolly didnt speak lithuanian and was born in britain, so that makes him english..:-) but yeah, his full name is sure a lithuanian one - Antanas Kazimieras Žemaitis
justakas 2 years ago
Yes, he was born in britain, but his family was imigrant Lithuanian family...
Jacksonrr123 2 years ago
@slamalenko me to! awesome guitar
r0kas 1 year ago
Could I get a price check on that bad boy???
DwayneJKing 2 years ago
Hi Dwayne, If you go on the Zemaitis site, there is a where to buy section. Dealers in the U.S.A. include Rudys, Gulf coast guitars and Make 'n music. There are lots of dealers for these, so telephone for a good deal. Hope that helps. Keith
keefster001 2 years ago
WoW ZemaiTis
saranall 2 years ago