Very nice sounding instrument. I have a Korean-made Washburn J-6 Montgomery and really love how it sounds too. I think its sound is fairly similar to your J-10, although mine actually has Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P90 pickups. It's quite responsive and dynamic, which suits my predilections well.
Thanks for the fabulous video; within 5 seconds I had heard exactly what i've been hoping to find - and I've been searching for years! Can you please clarify though: those strings sound like flat wound but, in one of your replies you suggest otherwise. Whatever string you are using in this video, that's what I will be getting so I'd really appreciate it if you could put me out of my misery!
Thanks for your kind comment, I do appreciate it. I do use flat-wound strings but only on my electric jazz guitars. On acoustics like this Loar I use D'Addario Phosphor Bronze round-wound acoustic strings, 12-52 gauge. If I'm feeling extra generous, sometimes I'll treat myself to a set of Elixir acoustic strings which have a nano-web coating. They sound just like these and have a slightly smoother feel. They do last much longer but they're quite expensive in comparison. Hope that helps?
GOLD! Accidentally came across this while surfing YT. Used to follow @ditdacoms around Bristol UK back in circa 1980/81 when Jon played in a rock band called Gold - still have a couple of their tapes which I bought off Jon back then - it was a gig at Tiffany's I seem to recall. First heard about Jon when he auditioned for a school mate's band (but was too good for them, so they politely declined his joining!). So glad you pursued a musical career. You inspired me to take up guitar in 1980, but I didnt really have the time to play when post-school life got in the way. After semi-retirin in 2018, I decided to give it another go and bought a Gibson Les Paul (to be like Jimmy Page!), but my journey has taken me down the jazz route (my Dad was a jazzer, playing clarinet in The Panama Jazz Band)... so watching Jon again after all these years is FANTASTIC, especially as his (your) leanings re now that way. 🤟
That honey-sunburst is gorgeous. I wish there were more archtops with that coloring, I'm not a fan of brown-burst. And Washburn!? Whodda thunk it. Of course, MIJ explains it.
i have a peerless monarch that i got rid of the floating pickup, i carved a hole and insert a classic 57. dosent sound like an L5 but i can get a kinda. lol its nearest i could get , lots of fun diging it. L5 is an awsome guitar, thanks for sharing
Yes, you don’t really need an expensive guitar to sound great. I think it's at least 90% down to the player. Also, these days, there's a lot of really fine guitars, like your Peerless, for quite reasonable prices. That wasn't so much the case when I was starting out. This video's quite old now. These days I favor a Gibson Paul Jackson jnr. Very nice guitar. Compact but has a huge jazz sound.
Blessed, blessed, awesome musicians! God richly bless your awesome talent! I am a drummer myself; I love your awesome blessed drummer man! Awesome trio! God loves you all very much!
I bought a 1995 Washburn Orleans J-10 last year and I just love it. Sounds great both acoustically and plugged in. Full, rich sound with a very natural tone. Very happy to own it.
& an “immediate post-Lawsuit” clone I traded 4 a nice Norlin-era full acoustic a while ago. I found it sounded awesome both pups on thru a humble Fender Frontman 25R.
There was NO LAWSUIT. Stop perpetuating the lie. Gibson threatened to sue, and Ibanez wised up. And of course - Ibanez went on to become a world class guitar maker that rivaled Gibson.
@@chrispile3878 There's an interesting comment from GretschenMunch on here from about two years back. It expands on the history in, what I think, is a meaningful way. I actually sold this guitar several years back now. It fetched about 9 times what I'd paid for it which, adjusted for inflation, was about the same as its new price versus a genuine Gibson L-5 back when it was first sold. I used it a lot for solo jazz guitar gigs including two years at Harvey's Restaurant in Bristol UK; adjacent to Harvey's Wine Cellars (both now sadly closed) purveyors of the world famous Harvey's Bristol Cream sherry. It had a lovely, liquid, sound and it earned its keep.
@@ditdacoms I have no doubt it's a fine axe. I am quite the Ibanez fanboy myself, with a number of collectable Ibanez guitars and basses from the late 70's, 80's, and 90's right up to a number of recent offerings. No matter the value, they've all proven to be worthy players - even the little Gio Mikro line of guitars and basses. Dependable, rugged, and fun - a great legacy of musical gear.
Gorgeous guitar! I just don’t like the tail piece on the L4… it absolutely doesn’t fit to the rest of the guitar… the early ES175 one would fit perfect. Other than that… the L4 is a lovely guitar 👍😌
Thank you for the History. I truly appreciate it and respect your view. However, Wes was the GREATEST Jazz guitar player of all time.!!!!!! I love Wes. My Mentor Dr. Willis T Kirk was his original drummer in Indiana. Listen again.
Oh! I absolutely love Wes's playing. I've spent many hours listening to and enjoying his work, he's one of my biggest inspirations. It's great to hear from someone like you who has a personal connection like that.
I use D'Addario Chromes 12-52 on my electric guitars and D'Addario Phospher Bronze 13-56 on my acoustics. I practice on acoustic mostly so the electric feels really easy after that. I think that playing acoustic helps with precision and tone but everybody has their own way they like to do things.
