1899 C.F. Martin 0-21 Guitar - A Portrait

[fngrstyl]

still one of my favorite Youtube video's. Just great!

[TheAstonM12]

Oh... my... god... That has such a beautiful sound!

[rghoag1]

good hands

[Livingjazzarchive]

Nicely done!

[nancejo]

I love that size guitar. Unless you are playing for a crowd you really don't need a Dreadnought.

[galegregory97comcast]

DONE IT WELL

[ArmyOfGamerZ]

Where'd you find this baby?

[2GuyGuitar]

Does anyone know the name of the first song in the video? If so, who wrote it? Thanks!

[bluesmanPD]

ohh yeah I really dreaming about guitar like this one...

[wideangleman]

Hi, the guitar is worth around $4000. In really pristine condition, they're worth more, but this one has been 'loved' quite a bit.

Regards,

Randy

[176667655]

@wideangleman u drunk?



[lilwyte901]

How much is this guitar worth?

[snapperjohn1000]

long saddle in a pyramid stick bridge. I am a firm believer in the long saddle

[aragon667]

how did you come across on of these?

[RcUniverseGuy]

you ever think of playing music for movies?

[percaine]

are the fret board and bridge new?

[broodjewout]

Wauw, What are the strings?

[sequel91]

Nice playing on a beautiful axe.

[andycambria]

What camera did you use to film this? Looks great.

[wideangleman]

@andycambria Hi, I used a Canon 5D MK ii. Thanks,

Randy

[TerrySleeper]

Sounds wonderful.

You can build a lot of things into a new guitar - but not age.

Thanks for uploading.

[cowtippingrocks]

@TerrySleeper you got that right :D

[matebary]

you're an amazing player

[Rikitocker]

The Rode is a great mic ... very well suited to this piece as it brings out the warmth and dynamic range of the Martin.

[gfmgma]

best guitar demo ever made. pure beauty in every way

[wideangleman]

Hi,

I used extra light gauge steel strings. I think the most important thing is to reduce tension by a tone or a minor third when you're not playing the guitar.  I haven't noticed any degradation on any of my parlors following this approach. Also, this is an X braced guitar. I wouldn't risk it on a ladder braced instrument.

Regards,

Randy

[BarnesSean]

@wideangleman Thanks for the info.

[UKEdenis]

@wideangleman I play guitar for more than 40 years and I have never had problems with strings of medium gauge even if I let my guitar in a corner for over 2 months

[wideangleman]

Hi, extra light gauge steel strings.

[BarnesSean]

@wideangleman How do you get away with the steel strings on a guitar that was not braced for them ? Has it been reinforced during the restoration or is it just the fact that they are extra light gauge ? Thanks. Incredible tone.

[BarnesSean]

@wideangleman How do you get away with the steel strings on a guitar that was not braced for them ? Has it been reinforced during the restoration or is it just the fact that they are extra light gauge ? Thanks. Incredible tone.

[av8t0r2]

@wideangleman Sounds fantastic! What's the make and gauge of the strings? I've got some old parlors I'd love to put steels on, but I want to makes sure I'm not going to blow them up!

[12001166]

Are those gut, steel or nylon strings?

[pit7706]

@12001166

Joke you probably? It is obvious yet, that it steel strings.

[MCGCRifleman]

What is its value?

[BeareTube]

Superb in every way. Just superb.

[bruwallbillich]

Hi, what is the tuning? DAdgad? Really interesting guitar and playing. Great camera work!

[bruwallbillich]

Hi, what is the tuning? DAdgad?

[wideangleman]

@bruwallbillich Hi, it's DADGBD.

Regards,

Randy