OMG... I cannot imagine the level of emotion you got through when recovering this piece of your personal history! Thanks for sharing this beautiful story...
Congratulations on getting your “Baby” back Dan. My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your friend. May he rest in peace. For sure he is smiling upon you from Heaven; happy to see that you and your 335 are reunited. 🙏⭐️🙏
Had to walk carefully in Al's house to avoid the guitar cases lining the walls. He was never a great player, but loved it like a fool. In his time, he hung out with hotshots Joe O'Dougherty (Miles Joseph) and Joe Summers, a Django-ist. It was shocking to learn he had died, since he's several years younger than I and was maybe the fittest guy ever, running, biking; life makes no sense. Dan: I'm glad you got the guitar back. It's a joy to see you thrive in your element, achieve prominence in your work. I tell friends you have the dream job, the perfect fit.
My condolences on the loss of your longtime friend. I’ll admit that had I bought a guitar that I promised to sell back one day if I decided to let it go, mods would have been out of the question. But that’s just me. Happy you got her back. I know that feeling all too well.
I know it is due to a friend passing but it's amazing you were able to get it back! This is a cool story and I am really anticipating part two. Congrats, Dan on getting back such an important guitar to you. Condolences to your friend's family.
I love stories about long lost or sold guitars coming home. Looking forward to the end product of the restoration. Knowing Dan’s work, I am sure it will be awesome!
Sorry Dan for the loss of your friend. A bitter sweet congratulations on reuniting with your old guitar. I traded off my very first guitar, boy I sure wish I could find it again. Can’t even find one that looks like it. A 1982 Washburn A-10. Red with black binding. Been looking for 25 years for an identical one. Finally settled for a black one with cream binding. Cant wait to see the ol 335 back in playing shape. 🙏🏼
Dan, sorry for the loss of your friend. It was generous of him to make it possible for you to get your guitar back. I enjoyed the video and look forward to more about your friend, and getting your guitar restored to how you like it.
What a great story and so happy for you, Dan! You have inspired so many to understand and be able to work on their own instruments...you are a legend in your own time, which says a lot these days! I'm so happy that you were reunited with an instrument that held such a great link to your youth! I can't wait to see the finished product, as no guitar could have a better outcome ahead than in Dan and company's hands! When I reach for a chilled pint glass for an IPA or a sweet stout, I always reach first for my "What would Dan do?" pint glasses bc just the thought of Dan inspires me to do more. Dan is the man and will always be the highest standard that I am shooting for in my book! Cheers to you, Dan!
I was recently reunited with a guitar I had traded away over 30 years earlier. These stories don't happen often but when they do it's great to reconnect with an old friend. Looking forward to seeing your 335 restored to playing condition.
Dan, that has to be one of the most amazing guitar-related stories I think I've ever heard. I've been following your advice since the old Guitar Player magazine articles of the 80s. And I learned everything I know about guitar repair (and refretting) from you over the years. I'm so glad you finally have your '58 Gibson 335 back again. Sad hearing your friend passed away, but it was so cool that he put in his will that you could pick any guitar you wanted, and he still had that Gibson in his collection. I had a guitar myself that I once owned as a child, and wished almost every day that I never sold it, so I know what that means. Best story I've heard in years. In no time, it'll be almost as good as new, with your skills. Enjoy it, Dan!! Ironically, 1966 was also the year I was born. I love this story. You could talk for an hour about this guitar, and I'd be hanging on every word. You have to do followups on it's progress.
Wow Dan! What a story! So sorry for the loss of your friend. That is very touching that you are now reunited with your old 335. I think this story will make a great repair/restoration feature in Vintage Guitar magazine!
Really great story ! So cool that your friend kept it all these years and made it possible for you to have it back, RIP Al. Looking forward to seeing it finished, thanks for sharing !
Dan is a hero of mine. I read his articles in Guitar Player Magazine in the 80’s and he absolutely inspired me to modify and make guitars. I can’t wait for the rest of the story.
Hi Dan !! I hope you're doing well . I'm sorry you lost your Friend . And I'm so happy for you that you got your 335 back . It looks like you're going to have a lengthy job putting it back to close to original but I'm sure it's going to be Amazing when you and your Wiring friend are done with it . Can't wait to hear and watch you play it . Ok , stay safe Big Guy . 🎸😎🎸
Great idea for dealing with the extra hole. Instead of hiding it, decorate it. Brilliant. I remember those six position switches having only one acceptable sound. Congratulations on being reunited. I have about a half dozen gems out there that I lost in similar fashion. Unfortunately none have found their way home as yet.
