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- čas přidán 20. 04. 2020
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Steve was actually my uncle! He was an extremely talented guitarist and good at restoring guitars. You seem like an extremely nice guy and a good guitarist! You take care of that guitar you deserve it..
And thank you for talking about him. Made me tear up a bit haha
Such a cool story. It would have been so cool if this happened a year ago and you could have met him and let him share his stories.
I think the guitar was only sold due to his passing but I could be wrong.
Steve Budesky was one of my fathers best friends.I did a double take hearing this story when you said his name. Thank you so much for honoring him after his death by making this video. It’s a beautiful thing to see.
Yes. He was local to me in Delmont and was so, so kind to me and my friends working on our instruments, letting us haggle prices, playing with blackie the dog. Good, good man.
Matt I have some info on the Maine show - I have a books called “Jimi Hendrix - the ultimate experience” by Johnny black that catalogues all (or most) of his shows, studio events, and appearances/interviews year by year. In the 1968 section, Hendrix played on March 16, 1968 at the Lewiston Armoury in Lewiston, Maine. Unfortunately, this entry is one of the sparsest in the book and not much other info is listed other than the date and location. I hope this can help you out in determining the (potential) date and location of the show were Steve opened for Hendrix.
Thats the show. Thank you for sharing.
Great update. My uncle went to that show, I will see if he can give me any details.
Also on the bill that evening. March 16, 1968 The Experience, Soft Machine, The Hanseatic League, and Terry and The Telstars perform at Lewiston Armory in Lewiston, Maine.
That's awesome Matt that you may have a guitar that was used on stage that night!
@@stude1953 Sure someone else has posted this link but www.gratefulseconds.com/2019/02/hendrix-played-lewiston-too.html
great story!! I believe that Firebird is right were it should be. Someone who will honour and cherish it and protect its history!!!
right on my friend!
Now he has to put a Floyd Rose on it, ha ha...
Ha I also know this story because I was going to buy a microphone 🎤 a shure sm58 / 57 because they said it was used to record Jimi Hendrix’s amp in a live show and that there was photos to prove.. and they look just like these photos was the story that the owner had rented gear exactly like your saying. But there was a bunch of stuff for sale I knew I felt like I knew the name when you said it. Nice huh right on right on
Jimi Hendrix played Lewiston Maine Saturday March 16 1968
there we go!
@@MatthewScottmusicHey it's Don again, according to the book, Jimi Hendrix: Inside the Experience written by Mitch Mitchell, the Lewiston show was the only time The Experience played in Maine. I hope this helps.
You had me with the starting riff and the tambourine
thanks, was just feeling that yesterday!
@@MatthewScottmusic Sounds a lot like czcams.com/video/dV41v_qsptk/video.html Great song
I’m just a regular dude who happens to be the original owner of a red 1964 Firebird VII.
Most of Jimmy Page's guitar work on Led Zeppelin 1 was done using his Telecaster, except for one song. I remember hearing that the one song that wasn't recorded with Page's Telecaster was the song "You Shook Me". Instead, that song was rumored to have been recorded using a Gibson Firebird that was lent to him by a friend to try out. The song was recorded in October of 1968 in London though, so maybe not the same one. Just thought I'd mention it :)
Flying V
@@jon.wilson ahhhhhh, that's what it was!
@@jon.wilson my mistake lol, I remember hearing either Firebird or flying V
The into at the start BETTER become a song. I love it
happy guy i agree
happy guy it’s basically parachute by Chris Stapleton
Saturday 16 March 1968
Jimi Hendrix
Lewiston Armory, Lewiston, ME, US
The only gig Jimi played in Maine in 1968.
Sounds like another Pawn Stars episode. This could be another million dollar guitar, man you're lucky.
I've been looking into Firebird's and am also from Portland, Maine so CZcams steered me here! Cool video and research. Love those Firebird's.
Wow. It couldn't have wound up in better hands. Amazing find.
Hey Matt, I hope your fairing well in this craziness going on in our world. I had to watch your video just to get my mind off of whats happening around me. Thanks for the break. Dont let this nonsense keep you from your dreams. Its all n.s. and well get through it. It may get rough but, music from you and others will help the people of America rebound. God speed
Thank you Bryan. Thats all we can do. Im glad these videos help. And no I won't stop despite the growing list of A holes🤘🏻
Firebirds are rare so finding the info was a stroke of luck i think. I bought a 65 Blackface Bassman head with the large 212 cab in 70 I think, and the owner had a Firebird with two Mini HB. It was the first one I had seen in person. I had the chance to buy a 63 335 cherry red, and couldn't swing it, so I called a guy from another band that had been kind enough to loan me a Gibson Melody Maker for a gig. He bought the 335 and still has it today. I paid 400 for the BF Bassman, and My friend payed 350 for the 335. This was from a small town in the midwest, so quality gear was kind of rare at that time. You had to drive over a hundred miles to get to a shop that sold the higher end Gibson or Fender equipment.
That intro was kickin’ edit: Sugarland by Papa Mali
How many of us have caressed an old guitar and thought "if only this thing could talk"? Well Matthew, you made the Firebird squeal! Excellent bit of sleuthing.
This story rocks. You've said it--these guitars are physical history.
Man. Stevie did all my repair work on my guitars. Delmont, PA... the stories are true. He’d sit down with his dog, Blackie, on his lap all day. He was a bigger man and the guitar playing on his lap was effortless. He was sweet and also gave 16yo me too much time... generous. He played with Neil Diamond, etc. wow... didn’t know he passed away. A good man who tried to teach us young guys. Worked out of the basement of his house in Demont since about 2004 when his shop left Export, Pa
Really cool story Matthew. I'm sure Steve would be really pleased that not only will his guitar be kept alive, but his story will as well. Thanks to you.
Those are the best sounding mini humbuckers I've ever heard.
What a great journey and story!
Rip Steve! Thanks for sharing brother, Be Well Matthew, Be Well All!
In the '60s I mostly played a Firebird lll. It was very unique- a transition model- a reverse 'Bird with a non reverse headstock: It pointed down.
I'm not remembering if it had binding...
It doesn't surprise me when you say the bridge p/u is weak. I rarely used it on mine because of that.
I broke the headstock, as was a very common occurrence with them, and had it repaired a couple of times, trying to make it look better. Finding a good luthier in the '60s was not easy. I finally sold it to a repairman who wanted to restore it. A few years ago I bought another- a 2010, one of the last ones with the banjo tuners. Funny enough, it sounds a lot better than the original- at least the bridge p/u does.
The Yardbirds autographs are Keith Relf (Lead Vocals) and Jim McCarty (drums). Great story Matt
This video and this channel have perfectly shown that music was never solely about the music itself. It's also about the stories that go along with it. I've been a fan of yours for quite a while now and I always look forward to all your videos. Thank you for the music, Matthew!
I hope those tornados missed you. I've been looping this video and can't stop. That Firebird is the find of a lifetime! Who would have thought that a Gibson would lead you to a Hendrix connection? Amazing!
In any case I think Steve would be happy to know that his guitar is in the hands of someone who understands the value and appreciates the history. That's the best case scenario for someones instrument after they pass and that doesn't always happen. Awesome video.
Had a feeling it would have an interesting story behind it but didn't imagine it would be something that wild. It's great that it's in your possession, Matthew. Looking forward to the coming videos.
Belief Indication: the control knobs ARE NOT factory symmetrical, this would show cusomization. Excellent documentation, should all be printed and kept in case. Great episode.+
Matt, on a side note, I used to be an antique dealer. I specialized in antique photos. When I bought photos with any written history on them, I would do my best to research their origin. I found this to be a fascinating pursuit. What you're doing now is the same and I can tell you find it exciting. Enjoy! - Dan
This is awesome. The rarest thing however might be those massive pyramid tortoishell looking picks. Havent seen them in FOREVER
That guitar is something special. It belongs with you, Matt. You’re a great player, you care about the history as you should, and from watching your videos over the years you’re a great guy. Great video and great playing as always, peace!
Ohh man what a story, this has major history has this, your so lucky man, never let her go,
I mean jimmy page and hendrix, just incredible man, God bless you man, peace indeed, ❤from🇬🇧
Johnny Winter "Captured Live" blasting on my car stereo in the mid '70s.
All I need.
My favorite guitar! I have a Epiphone Firebird, but one day I will own a Gibson!
Great story yeah it’s hard to find all the right documentation on this but you know what I love to believe that all that story is true Yes that is a Firebird one converted that’s the only Firebird with the unbound neck
Hey Matthew - Reach out to me if you have any obscure Firebird questions. As I mentioned in your last video, I've owned many vintage birds, including two Firebird I's, one of which was refinished white, like yours. I have a '63 Firebird VII (only 20 made in '63), a '64 Firebird I that was routed for bucker in the bridge, but returned and never routed at the neck, and a Firebird III named Old Granddad.
I've also got a history of guitar forensics. Look up "Fender Banjoline" and you'll find a reverb listing and pics detailing my process for finding the original owner, as well as photos of that guitar with Wes Montgomery and Roger Rossmeisl (Fender luthier).
Super Cool Story, can't wait to see the finished guitar...🎸
This is so freakin cool! Your page and videos make me want to dive into vintage guitars more than anything else I’ve ever seen! 🤘🏼🔥
Paul Gilbert is from Greensburg PA. Randy Rhoads held a clinic at a music store in Greensburg a month before he died. Crazy how this town keeps coming up for me.
Reverse Firebirds all had a channel for the selector switch. It was very common for them to have been routed for normal Humbuckers.
Great story and thanks to all that helped Matt. I love this guitar, it's a true rock n roller!
INCREDIBLE story... LOVE IT... this is why I have such a love and bond with every one of my guitars... They go through a life journey with us... Then begin to tell their own story with each passing year... History just came and sat on your lap to share its life with you Matt 🙏🎸🙏
The sound of that guitar at the beginning WOW. Really cool story too
Someone once told me about seeing Jimmy with the Yarbirds in '66 or so at some outdoor gig in Daytona Beach...and they were set up on a stage made of old milk crates and plywood.
pretty primitive back then....those pics reminded me of that story.
and yeah those signatures are Keith Relf and Jim McCarty, the singer and drummer...and Mr. Page.
Doesn't sound like any other Gibson I've ever heard. I like it.
That is so awesome. Now you have to go through with making this thing as original as possible! Excited to see it refinished. Thank god I came across this channel last night!
Man, I had goosebumps looking at those pictures and hearing the story. Incredible stuff man, and what a fine age to live in that we can trace such things back!
I had one just like it. Mine was refinished white as well and wondered what model it was because I couldn't find anything that described the guitar. It too has had a strange journey. I had coveted it for quite a while. It was hanging in Tulsa at Strings West 1975 next to a primo tobacco sunburst. The sunburst was $1700 the white one was going for $1100. I wasn't worried about collectibity at that time plus I had seen Johnny Winter playing a white Firebird and loved it. On my mission to obtain this wonder I brought along a Blackface Twin that was given to me. I'm not a fan of those so our association was to be brief. The twin was dead and all it took was two tubes and some cheap Radio Shack speakers with chrome domes for looks and it was good to go. So on this day I journeyed to Tulsa ( I was living in McAlester at the time) to see what kind of deal I could make. I stopped at a pawn shop in Sperry where I bought a brown Vibrolux for $75. Next stop was a corner pawn shop in Tulsa at 11th and Peoria just down from Strings West. There I traded the Twin for a 73 Strat with case. I went to Strings West to deal with Larry Briggs. I trade the Strat, the Vibrolux, pay $125 cash and the Firebird is mine. So I get the $1100 white Firebird for maybe $75 invested in the Twin so my total investment is $375! I kept it until 2012. The next part of the journey puts in in New York. I was first drawn to Joe Bonamassa and a bass player discussing his playing on a PBS show playing slide with a black Lectraslide. This was 2010 maybe. I first saw him the next year and have seen him 11 times since. During his power trio days he played the Lectraslides, (he owned 3 of them) quite a bit and you can see him on CZcams playing them especially the performance on Rock Palast. His dad had a music store in New York in 2012 and listed two of his Lectraslide guitars for sale. I called and asked about a trade which we agreed upon me trading a 1955 Fender Deluxe amp I bought when I got out of the Army for $30 (amazing right) and the Firebird. There were amazing deals to be had back then. I had quit playing professionally in 1980 so even though the trade may not have been monetarily even for current values I felt the coolness factor of owning one of Joe's guitars he toured with for a few years outweighed the dollar value. Also Joe's dad said Joe would sign it on his next trip to OKC that year.
Please make that intro jam into a song if it isn't already that was cool as hell!
I have an original 1966 Gibson Catalogue it shows they were still selling a firebird 1,2 ,3 ,4 ,5,no 6,and a 7 at that time plus a firebird V-12.
Just thought I would suggest this, take both pickups out and look for any marks left by machinery, it is likely there is a swirl pattern from the router, measure the swirls in the bridge and then in the neck, if the neck ones are different, then it's more than like likely been added later
That intro was burnin'
Beautiful sounding guitars. The best in my opinion.
This video is making me smile :) Really good stuff here, and that Firebird...Oh Lord
I hope this doesn't sound weird but like the vibe you put off is just so dope
Nah I feel you. That's my goal with these videos, working on it
@@MatthewScottmusic Long hair, super chill, sitting on the couch with coffee talking about old guitars and amps and playing the blues, once again this sounds very weird in my head but I just dig the vibe keep it up!
Fascinating story. Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge.
Ok, so given what we now know about this guitar's backstory, it's connection to at least 2 of the greatest guitarists ever & that you yourself are a blues aficionado, carrying on that tradition & bringing it to new audiences, plus the fact that it sounds effing amazing, you HAVE to keep this guitar. I know you're not a wealthy dude & you rely on flipping these to fund your career but this really is an extra special baby. IMHO it sounds better in your hands than any of the others you've demoed since I started watching your channel several years ago & I know every time you've found a new one, everyone always says to keep it but this one is different, this one is super special. I think if you got rid of this, you'd seriously regret it (& I should know, I sold a '78 white LPC back in the late-nineties that I've regretted ever since. I've never found another that sounded as good & I must have had at least 20 different LP's over the years). I think it looks cool as eff already as it is too.
So cool that you were able to find out so much about the original owner, and looking forward to seeing what you do with her.
According to my definitive Hendrix 'Concert Files' book....Jimi played THE LEWISTON ARMORY, LEWISTON, MAINE on Saturday 16th March 1968.... Supported by Soft Machine, Hanseatic League and Terry & The Telstars.
Hope that adds a little more to this great story.
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soft machine were a no show apparently www.gratefulseconds.com/2019/02/hendrix-played-lewiston-too.html
damn that's a shame. Soft Machine opening for Hendrix is amazing
@@connor5669 They supported him/opened the show, all over the usa www.calyx-canterbury.fr/softmachine/chrono.html they just failed to turn up at lewiston armoury maine 16th march 1968. who knows why?
i went to the show, what we heard at time was "visa problems". they did share the same management as Hendrix. I read later that the band was in turmoil replaceing a member, with Andy Summers. who apparently toured with them later that year, rejoining the Hendrix tour.
This is turning into one of those guitars you never sell
Guessed you never watched pawn stars
@@electricgypsyblues4761 That was a fake show though
No plans on selling it.
Its just another reason for someone to sell ,the more info and history comes along a good story = $$$$$
Matthew Scott Good man.
Congrats on finding the story Matt, I feel that Steve is looking down and happy it's in your hands. Stay well and peace bro!
I always associate Firebirds with Johnny Winter. He was incredible and I saw him several times in the late eighties and throughout the nineties. Very cool guitar for you, Matthew Scott.
Interesting story. Reminds me of a tale from decades ago about a guy who finds an old Vox wah at a junk store in the UK. He pays 5 quid for it and takes it home. He removes the back to instal a new battery and it has a piece of tape with Jimi Hendrix's signature on it. It was clearly JImi's signature. Not bad for 5 quid!
Oh man, damn good riff at the beginning...
WOW!! That’s sounding AMAZING. This ,to me ,is the best sounding demo you’ve done(I haven’t seen every one).Great playing as always but the clean sound you got out of this demo was wicked!
In defense of Badass bridges, I had a 1960 LP Junior double cut that really came to life with that same bridge. It was measured incredibly far off, so Gibson QC failed on that one. I know Matthew is interested in original restorations but there is probably a good reason that bridge is there.
I’ll say it again now, as I said in your first video. The power of the internet. 10 years ago, the history of the guitar might have been lost, but here within a week you’ve been able to discover the amazing history of what might otherwise have been consigned as a bastard guitar. Never sell this one Matthew, there’s a connection.
Its crazy how information can spread with the help of people on CZcams.
Hi Mathew, I was friends with Steve Budeski. I met him in the mid 70s, and played with him in the late 80s through early 90s. He was a great guy, and super talented musician.
I can put you in touch with some others in the area who know more, about this time period in Steve's life.
Chris yes I would love to speak with anyone who possibly has information or more photos.
Is there preferred way to contact you privately? I'll give you a list of people.
@@MatthewScottmusicfeel free to text me at 724 875 6863, or message me on facebook messenger
Just took a look at a '63 Firebird III on Norm's Rare Guitars and it has knob/jack positioning very similar to your Firebird.
What a fascinating story Matthew, Thanks for keeping up to date with this special Gibson Firebird.
This is mind blowingly awesome. Jimmy Page AND Jimi Hendrix both played that guitar!! Hey, it’s possible and there’s no proving it wrong! Badass!!
Great stuff!! Don't ever sell that Firebird, create some new stories with it.
You should start a podcast and tell all the stories behind all your terrific gear
I'm totally freaking out for you right now! What an amazing story!
White Firebird is one of the coolest guitars ever made...Love it...
Me too! Thank you. ✌🏻
Man thats a cool story behind an awesome guitar, thanks for sharing. Thats exactly what is cool abt vintage gear, not that it plays better or sounds better etc, thats up for taste, the story is what matters, the love that people put into it and the fact you keep rocking same guitar that was going round the country and possibly shared backstage with Hendrix. Rock on!
Awesome Matt《☆》Your Firebird plot thickens. Whatever you decide to do with it🤳 It's still a Firebird & that's cool🤓👍🏾in my book🗣🔊☮✌👍🏾
Awesome story! I feel as though if we has still alive you would have never got the chance to own this guitar and figure all of this out!
I really liked this Guitar.
Incredible story. I’m gonna open up all my guitars now. lol
Looks like he had a few firebirds from what I can see. He had some pretty sweet guitars! Explorer, Firebirds, a red 335, various old strats... says he sold Page a blonde telecaster which doesn't quite add up. He had one telecaster at that time which was the white Yardbirds one inherited from Jeff Beck which he stripped and painted. Some crazy pics of him in a little club watching Zeppelin on what must have been their first tour. Such a crazy story.
Very cool My band Plasmatic Conception back in the sixties played a couple weeks after The Yardbirds played at our local roller rink. Same time frame as your story which was a great story. I am old but I got to see all the Greats. Good to see how much passion you have for the old stuff. Can't wait for the next video. David in California.
Guitarcheology..........I love it! Amazing story. Your love for the guitar and the story oooozes out. Thank you 😊
flexin that fender electric instruments pre cbs take over super reverb
Wow. What an awesome story. I'm so glad you were able to find this stuff out. If this guitar hadn't been bought by someone with a follow, this story probably would have died with the late previous owner (R.I.P) This made my day. Very cool. Keep the videos coming!!
Your love for the history and story of this gear is inspiring. I love watching your videos, man. You always hammer out some amazing riffs and have a great story for us. Keep me coming, not many channels like this out there. This is quality content, my dude!
Another thought came to mind just now. If your bridge pickup is not sounding right, it might be worth looking at both and determining whether either are original. It could be that someone moved the original bridge pickup into the neck position and it's just not right.
Mate your passion for vintage gear is very infectious, you are a custodian of some serious gear , having said that you really do love and appreciate this stuff.
Not only do you love this stuff you are a serious guitarist too . Power to your collection mate interesting stuff as always .
I’m an older bloke now but got to see SRV in Hammersmith 84/85 as i know you like him 😁
My Jimi experience, did meet and shake Al Hendrix tho didn’t wash my hand for a week🤣🤣
Not bragging just sharing folks 👍
Cheers mate
John🎸🎸🎸🇬🇧
Thank you. Incredible. I can only imagine seeing SRV.
Matthew Scott
Yes mate to see him twice was special i now know.
Just one other thing Matt as you are obviously into serious guitar players have you ever checked a superb musician by the name of Rory Gallagher ? If you haven’t yet I think you may like his style
Take care mate
Cheers John
Great story... That's awesome that you were able to find all that info and those pics.
Matt, Without a doubt, one of your most interesting & informative videos. Great story. Always love your playing!!!
Man! What an incredible chain of events!! Things like this absolutely floor me. It’s amazing how these things come to be. I really enjoy your channel, Mathew.!! Stay Safe
Dream Sound!
Really amazing history! I wish you all the success! I own a 2016 Firebird and it's a crazy tone machine. Very bluesy, very rocky, really versatile! Congrats man!
I'm really starting to love them.
I really sucks that he passed away right before you got this far with everything. Super cool story!
This tour brought led zeppelin to Spokane Washington at Gonzaga 1968 and it's filmed I think. You can find it on CZcams and Jimmy page has a wall of fender showman amps so I think those fender amps are for LED Zeppelin !
WOW!!! What a cool adventure you're on Matt! Can't wait to see what you find and do with her!!!
If just this man was still alive, you could have taken a ridiculous interwiev with so many wonderful stories he could have tell you!!