Smith introduced a 25 scale, to facilitate stretch voicings without sacrificing response, and slimmed the body to an even 3 depth, to make it just that much easier to hold. The guild and gibson johnny smith models vintage guitar. Two 1960 albums by this virtuoso guitarist are issued on cd for he first time. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Jazz guitars buyers guide the best guitar for jazz 2020. Developed at the same time as the barney kessel and tal farlow models and three years before the trini lopez model, the johnny smith was first offered as a singlepickup. This is one of the most highly revered archtops ever made by gibson, and this is an early model, in the third year of production. Contact us for more information via our main website. When i fall in love johnny smith arrangement, played on a 1970 gibson johnny smith.
It has the venetian soft cutaway allowing fourteen frets access on the bass side of the fingerboard and 17 to 18 frets accessible on the treble side. Gibson johnny smith pickup nos 1978 gold guitartracker reverb. The gibson johnny smith was the first electric archtop guitar that was also truly viable as an acoustic instrument. Johnny smith audiovideo there are several audio recordings and regrettably few video recordings of johnny smith available to hearview on youtube. Mel bay jazz virtuoso johnny smith presents his complete system of chord analysis, scale and arpeggio study, and practical theory application. Jun 14, 20 in 1955, smith worked with guild to produce the first signature johnny smith guitarthe guild johnny smith awardand it entered production in 1956. It is all original, including the pickup and electrics and it includes the factory supplied cable that connects to the pickup via the pickguard. Tracks 1 to 9 originally issued as the sound of the johnny smith guitar. The sound of the johnny smith guitar, an album by johnny smith on spotify. This was made during the last years of the kalamazoo custom shop and is a very pretty piece of work. A channel where people can locate episodes they want through videos we make our favorites. This is my serious guitar, a 1978 vintage gibson johnny smith. In 1961, smith was approached by gibson to design another archtop.
It is 17 wide, 318 deep, and has a spruce top, and maple back and sides. The johnny smith model was based largely on smiths dangelico new yorker, with traditional gibson styling and body specs requested by smith a 17 wide body with a slightly shallower body depth than the l5 and super 400, a 25. Originally released on roulette jazz, johnny smith the sound of the johnny smith guitar. With a greater balance of tone and sustain across the entire range of the fingerboard, it was capable of use as a rhythm and a lead instrument.
The record though mainly a jazz player, wrote the surf guitar anthem walk, dont run, which became a top 10 hit for the ventures on two occasions. Hi this is a nos circa 1978 gibson johnny smith neckmount pickup, with a shielded cts volume pot with a gold miniplug bracket. Smith was a very popular jazz guitarist known for his chordal melodies and gibson created a guitar to his liking that was similar to the dangelico he had been playing. Gibson johnny smith from 1962 in icetea sunburst youtube. Gibson johnny smith 1970s sunburst price guide reverb. Johnny smith was a regular feature on the bill at the major jazz venues, such as birdland and the embers, playing opposite legendary figures including charlie parker, dizzy gillespie, count basie, lester young, miles davis, billie holiday, art tatum and george shearing. Some guitars just have that sound and this is one of them. This is one of those rare johnny smiths that has not had the electrics routed through the body to the strap pin. Bob devos once again playing a fine archtop, the gibson johnny smith guitars n jazz summit nj 9084033426. In 1961, gibsons johnny smith model not only associated gibson with one of the most popular guitar stylists of the day, it also brought highquality amplification and highquality acoustic sound together for the first time. Listed below are some examples which together demonstrate the wide range of his musical work as well as his virtuosity. Gibson johnny smith from 1974 presented by vintage.
When i imagine what a great classic gibson archtop should do this one does it. I saw in another conversation on this forum that someone suggested recording the. Complete johnny smith approach to guitar book mel bay publications, inc. I want to import a video clip that i am making on a tool called animaker and include it in a video i am putting together on camtasia using camtasia version 8. But it may well be the last version of windows you ever get. Vintage gibson 1964 johnny smith archtop guitar in rare blonde finish. Listen free to johnny smith the sound of the johnny smith guitar come rain or come shine, gypsy in my soul and more. To be notified of examples of this or any other model in the future, please contact. The guitarist johnny smith was meticulous enough to work under the martinet conductor arturo toscanini for six years in the 1940s. My guitar teacher had a 60s johnny smith and an original byrdland which i got to play. Vintage guitar oldenburg and martin flindt present a gibson johnny smith from 1962. The other gibson johnny smith refret jazz guitar online. Here we have a remarkably pristine 1978 gibson johnny smith archtop that looks as though it never left the case. Visit the youtube music channel to find todays top talent, featured artists, and playlists.
Johnny smith biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. The complete johnny smith approach to guitar spiralbound july 1, 1980. The johnny smith model was introduced in 61 features a single floating minihumbucker with a single knob mounted on the pickguard this. A collection of 21 standards from this cool jazz guitarist whos inspired leagues of other players, from wes montgomery to jack wilkins. The model named for jazz great johnny smith debuted in 1961. This particular guitar was owned by john mclaughlin who gave it to his friend my father johnny fouriewho is also a. Of the various hollow body archtop electric artist models that gibson introduced in the 1960s, the johnny smith model was the most successful and enduring, remaining a fixture of the gibson catalog until 1989. Known for their strong acoustic tone, gibson johnny smith models remain highly sought after by guitar collectors around the world. Earlier this year, i found a really nice 74 gibson johnny smith. The johnny smith model was introduced in 61 features a single floating mini humbucker with a single knob mounted on the pickguard this. Hey guys, found this pdf posted for free download on another jazz guitar site. Tracks 10 to 20 originally issued as johnny smith plus the trio. It was hardly ever played and looks one year old, not decades old. Photos and descriptions of previously sold instruments may by found here.
This is a near mint, one owner, gibson johnny smith from its classic year of 1963. Gibson used, 1966 johnny smith mandolin brothers, ltd. Complete johnny smith approach to guitar book mel bay. Matt w is the one that knows the most about johnny smith. Sorry, this guitar is sold, but there are other fine guitars on the price list. In 1984, smith was inducted into the alabama jazz hall of fame. Gibson johnny smith 1963 tobacco sunburst guitar for sale. It isnt finished, it isnt coherent, aguably it isnt even an upgrade. Like the gibson l5c this guitar is 17 in width at the lower bout, but, being 3 18 at the bottom side, slightly less deep. Jun, 20 johnny smith, revered guitar player, has died. The two sessions included on the sound of the johnny smith guitar were the. In 1993 gibson essentially reintroduced the js model, but named it the legrand.
This came out of kalamazoo around the time johnny severed his endorsement with gibson. In 1961, gibson s johnny smith model not only associated gibson with one of the most popular guitar stylists of the day, it also brought highquality amplification and highquality acoustic sound together for the first time. In 1961, gibson, went to meet the retired smith at his home in colorado springs. Is there a way for me to take the video from youtube and import it as a clip to use in camtasia. The visual appointments of the johnny smith are drawn from a number of gibson paramount models. Can i import a youtube video as a video clip for a. Gibson johnny smith 1964 youtube a rare gibson johnny smith super v, with rich severson duration. The gibson guitar corporation started producing the first archtop with fholes, the gibson l5, in 1922.
If this instrument does not appear on the instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available. Gibson vintage johnny smith archtop guitar guitars n jazz. The gold plating is beautiful and free of scratches from guitar strings. It is a rare guitar that is exclusive enough to hang on the same wall as an original real da. The gibson johnny smith was a carved spruce archtop hollowbody with a single minihumbucker, most commonly finished in sunburst, though a natural finish was also available and adds significant value to vintage specimens. Pre1979 specimens will have a trapeze tailpiece with a johnny smith name as opposed to the later fingers tailpiece. Jun 16, 20 the guitarist johnny smith was meticulous enough to work under the martinet conductor arturo toscanini for six years in the 1940s. When cooltoned guitarist johnny smith left new york for colorado in the mid50s, he didnt hang up his guitar.
Its wide body is beloved by jazz players for its full, rounded tone, and the playability of the neck is exceptional. Excellent condition with flamed back and flamed sides, and exceptionally good playingworking condition. The sound of the johnny smith guitar tracks 110 with hank jones, george duvivier and ed shaughnessy and plus the trio tracks 1120 with his regular group. Gibson johnny smith pickup nos 1978 gold guitartracker. The heritage guitar company picked up the torch and briefly made some very fine johnny smith models that were reminiscent of the gibson js single pickup model. The result is an instrument unique in playability, tone, and aesthetics. Johnny smith what are you doing for the rest of your life. The style of the johnny smith guitar continued under several names following gibson. There are a few johnny smith things available on youtube, one in.
Vintage guitar oldenburg and martin flindt present a gibson johnny smith from 1974. Johnny smith in a sentimental mood 1954, vinyl discogs. I think we are lucky and when our babies come back to us, we are going to find out just how great they really are. Feb 05, 20 it isnt finished, it isnt coherent, aguably it isnt even an upgrade. Details about 1964 gibson johnny smith archtop 100% original. It sounds incredible and has a resonance like none other. Johnny henry smith ii june 25, 1922 june 11, 20 was an american cool jazz and mainstream jazz guitarist.
For pricing and hold status for this instrument, please check our instruments page here. Gibson first offered the johnny smith model in 1961 with pickups that were mounted on the pickguard amplifying the acoustic archtops tone with noninvasive pickups. Johnny smith, the trio the sound of the johnny smith. Pretty much all of the albums i have were done with his excel special. Can i import a youtube video as a video clip for a camtasia. This is one of the most useful books to be found in any jazz guitarists library. Aug 14, 2017 bob devos once again playing a fine archtop, the gibson johnny smith guitars n jazz summit nj 9084033426. To be notified of examples of this or any other model in the future, please contact email. Johnny smith the sound of the johnny smith guitar discogs.
We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The 17 venetian cutaway body and deco tailpiece are those of the l5c, the neck and peghead are from the super 400, and the opulent 7ply body binding recalls the classic epiphone emperor. He continued to play locally and make occasional trips back to the big apple to record. In 1955, smith worked with guild to produce the first signature johnny smith guitarthe guild johnny smith awardand it entered production in 1956. The record though mainly a jazz player, wrote the surf guitar anthem walk, dont run, which became a top. The sound of the johnny smith guitar by johnny smith on. Gibson johnny smith from 1974 presented by vintageguitar. Dancing on the ceiling easy to love ill remember april love for sale moonlight in vermont taboo theres a small hotel and more.
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