Tommy Emmanuel plays an original 1960 Gibson Les Paul known as the "Blessing Burst" while Kenny Vaughan plays a 1965 Gibson Barney Kessel. cartervintage....
Another fantastic moment in the life of my 1960 Les Paul "Blessing" that is going to be sold by Carter Vintage and all proceeds going to Homes For Or Troops. And this was a complete "off the top of their heads" musical moment ...pure magic by these two musical giants. Thank you Tommy and Kenny for adding your great talent to our efforts with Blessing.
Wow. Playing a Les Paul the way it was invented to be played. Such great clean sounds! This is of course just next level, and the level above that, all around. ❤
Exactly, 100%. I roll my eyes at 1) the distorted mess you mentioned, and 2) people that comment on a video like this ^ and say "WTF, you bring out a burst and don't let the player 'crank it?'" or "that sound has no 'balls'". Never mind that the Les Paul was meant to be and was played (by the man himself) JUST LIKE THIS. This was excellent, which is why I tend to prefer the Carter videos to the Emerald videos. The amp does not need to be dimed and the strings hit with pick-splitting ferocity to show what a guitar sounds like. If anything, it has the opposite effect. Rant over.
@@maxpeck4154 I agree 100 percent, emerald burst videos sound horrible, im sure its the way it was recorded but man it sounded like a fizzy ice mess. I love driven and distorted tones, but i am a sucker for cleans and the way les himself played it. Les pauls are great for cleans and im tired of the basic LP distorted and strat cleans, both can do them well and sound great, not better/worse be a voice on their own.
Hell yes! Les Paul clean or edge of breakup is such a killer tone. There are so many LP demo videos that are just a farty fizzy mess or Slash wannabe tones
Tommy has been my fave guitarist for many years and every time I watch him play, it is an experience of mastership. He cannot be of this earth, surely?
Yes, yes, and yes!! A true Holiday treat from Carter Vintage! Thank you Tommy and Kenny and Merry Christmas to all at Carter and these two iconic musicians. 🎅
I have long admired Kenny Vaughn [I thought his version of El Paso with Marty (Stuart) & crew was a very respectable version of the Grady Martin classic]. However, this video has just raised the Vaughn esteem factor by 10x. Of course, Emmanuel is in a league all his own. Fantastic video for all us guitar nuts. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this beauty guys. Thanks for this channel. So much joy, this is why I love to play the guitar. Just to be part of this brotherhood & sisterhood. Merry Christmas, and keep on rockin !
Wow! So glad that I clicked on this Carter video. Love these vids! So many of them are great but this has to be one of the best! Thank you @CarterVintageGuitarsNashville for letting us hear these wonderful vintage instruments and amps! Such a joy!
O how nice to see and hear Kenny playing the Barney Kessel -- excellent. I used to watch the syndicated Steve Allen TV show with West Coaster Barney Kessel playing his signature axe in the house band. Tommy is right at the top of my list, in large part because of the fun he's having playing. Would love to see him get together with Bill Frisell.
Those two should record and tour. Period, end of sentence.
For decades, this was the sound of electric guitar.
Talkin' about Rock'n'roll right? lol
Yes what happened? I remember when les Paul's were everywhere.
Along came baby boomers.
Yes except with the exception of Chet and Les, it was never played this well.
@@joewilly5332 The guitar is heavy.
Hey, somebody actually playing a Les Paul like Les! What a great change of pace! 😉
Another fantastic moment in the life of my 1960 Les Paul "Blessing" that is going to be sold by Carter Vintage and all proceeds going to Homes For Or Troops. And this was a complete "off the top of their heads" musical moment ...pure magic by these two musical giants. Thank you Tommy and Kenny for adding your great talent to our efforts with Blessing.
I applaud your generosity for the most deserving among us.
Thank you for transcending the personal in service to the whole. Deep bow 🙇♂️ 🙏
plz tell me he bought it. lokey the VA should be doing more
Richard, that's a nice thing to do. And it's now been "blessed" again, at the hands of the CGP master.
@@jazzbluesrock21 I applaud your comment
Les Paul invented this guitar for this kind of music. I love it!
Yes
Wow. Playing a Les Paul the way it was invented to be played. Such great clean sounds!
This is of course just next level, and the level above that, all around. ❤
Yes. The only thing more interesting would be if in Tommy's hands had a 1952 Gold Top with p90 pickups
Can you imagine walking in on this performance? Tommy is amazing.
Those Barney Kessel models don't always sound so wonderful, but in the hands of Kenny Vaughan.... oh yeah! He makes any guitar sing like an angel.
Tommy is the best player walking the face of this planet
Love a les Paul used for cleans. They really do sound amazing clean, tired of the overdone distorted mess on nearly every burst video on CZcams
Word! 👍
Exactly, 100%. I roll my eyes at 1) the distorted mess you mentioned, and 2) people that comment on a video like this ^ and say "WTF, you bring out a burst and don't let the player 'crank it?'" or "that sound has no 'balls'". Never mind that the Les Paul was meant to be and was played (by the man himself) JUST LIKE THIS. This was excellent, which is why I tend to prefer the Carter videos to the Emerald videos. The amp does not need to be dimed and the strings hit with pick-splitting ferocity to show what a guitar sounds like. If anything, it has the opposite effect. Rant over.
@@maxpeck4154 I agree 100 percent, emerald burst videos sound horrible, im sure its the way it was recorded but man it sounded like a fizzy ice mess. I love driven and distorted tones, but i am a sucker for cleans and the way les himself played it. Les pauls are great for cleans and im tired of the basic LP distorted and strat cleans, both can do them well and sound great, not better/worse be a voice on their own.
Hell yes! Les Paul clean or edge of breakup is such a killer tone. There are so many LP demo videos that are just a farty fizzy mess or Slash wannabe tones
always easier when players of tommy and kenny level play.....
These guys are just so great...Tommy effortlessly covering Chet, Django, Les Paul
there's a "Lester & Chester" vibe to this!!!! so great!!!! thanks....somewhere Les Paul is smiling!!!!!
Tommy is such a master player. He really makes everything he touches sing with so much character
Tommy on an electric is such a rare treat
No
@@Mexxx65 Yeah
Kenny Vaughn the most unappreciated guitarist out there today. So good to be able to play like this keeping up with Tommy Emanuel. So good ❤
Thank you thank you thank you for not saying “underrated!”
@@zac3392 Ya for sure, those of us who know how good he is would never say that 👍
I’m commenting hoping that the algorithm shows this video to every guitarist in this planet. Tnx
First thing i do when they perfect time travel is go back and get me a few of these.
Two great guitar players on two great guitars! Thank you Tommy Emmanuel and thank you Kenny Vaughan! Totally enjoyed some awesome guitar playing!
Such smooth laying. They trade off so effortlessly. They could go on for hours.
As we all can see here. For Tommy its just like, putting on a different color suit, jacket......they all fit soooo comfortably for him.
I seen Kenny in Glasgow this year and he was just bliss. Great to see Tommy on an electric as well, both of them are just killing it.
Cousin Kenny with Uncle Tommy doing Bob Wills proud....I can hear Bob saying Ahhh-haa all over that.. great stuff
Goodness, what a duo. So looking forward to Tommy at Blues Fest on the Gold Coast, Australia in 2023.
I love the clean tone of good electric guitars, so sweet!
Tommy has been my fave guitarist for many years and every time I watch him play, it is an experience of mastership. He cannot be of this earth, surely?
Its a shame Carter Vintage does not have a Boss Metal Zone, this could have been really good.
You win. We are not worthy
Nice one stupid
Way to go Kenny. Luv your stuff. country music has a hold on u 😊
Make them do more videos before they leave the store!!!
Les loves Tommy's play
I can't believe how good this was.
A great comp. Kenny stole it at the end. Loved Tommy's reaction. Merry Christmas all!
In the Words of Wayne......... Oh Yes, It will be mine!
Superb musicians. And both those guitars/amps sound incredible.
It's mostly the speaker.
Watching again ❤
I can’t wait to see watch Tommy Emmanuel here in Perth Australia in March!
May ;)
Thanks for this awesome treat!
Whoa heavy hitter here! Love your music!
UNREAL Playing....
Yes, yes, and yes!! A true Holiday treat from Carter Vintage! Thank you Tommy and Kenny and Merry Christmas to all at Carter and these two iconic musicians. 🎅
This is a masterclass!
Playing at that level extemporaneously is making magic out of thin air. Must be nice.
Man, 2 of my favorite players. 😍
I have long admired Kenny Vaughn [I thought his version of El Paso with Marty (Stuart) & crew was a very respectable version of the Grady Martin classic]. However, this video has just raised the Vaughn esteem factor by 10x. Of course, Emmanuel is in a league all his own. Fantastic video for all us guitar nuts. Thank you.
He was hanging right in there with Tommy, I was impressed.
Very inspiring! Makes me wanna throw on a Chet Atkins record
Simply never gets old. Tommy on point as always. Well done.
Mind blowing!!!! Thank you Tommy and Kenny!
Well this is simply the best video on the whole channel now. Insane playing and tones.
Wow what a sensational tone. So well played Tommy. Doing us Aussies proud. Hope to see you in Australia this year. Maybe Bundaberg?
Absolutely amazing!!! Thank you all & merry Christmas!!! 🎁
Wow - what a pleasure, two legends - absolutely love these videos
Great jam fellas 🤠🥳
WOW...LP goes sweet,sweet clean...amazing playing,Tommy and Kenny 👍🏻💪🏻
Sheer bliss!!! Just awesome.
wow, just amazing playing and chemistry between both guitarists.
Absolutely PHENOMENAL PLAYING and fantastic tone from two MASTERS and incredible instruments.
masterclass. incredible playing. Thanks gents!
There’s only one word,perfect!😎
Tommy is just so darn smooth
It just can't get any better than this lord.
Magic!
Tommy is absolutely amongst the all time greats. Incredible video and a great way to finish off 2022. Thank you.
That guitar was born same year as me. Poor thing ! 😁👍May God send the right buyer . very nicely played Song. ThX !!...
I can't believe I ever saw this free. Merry Christmas one and all.
Wow, this is as delicious as listening to Chester and Lester themselves! So tasty and sweet. This is true guitar playing at it's cleanest.
2 of the Greatest Pickers..uh.. ever! Great!
You see Tommy make ol Kenny grin about that lick?
Rare air.
Kenny is is soo good. Hope you guys do some more videos with him!
Just listened to "You know it aint right" wowser
Les Paul neck pickup is so underrated.
That low neck pickup brings out that gold tone fo sho
The Middle position is underrated. It's fantastic if the appropriate pickups are installed
Two masters of their craft! Great video
Thank you so much for this beauty guys. Thanks for this channel. So much joy, this is why I love to play the guitar. Just to be part of this brotherhood & sisterhood. Merry Christmas, and keep on rockin !
no words to discribe . . .thank you for the pleasure . . .
Now That is a Dynamic Duo! More please.
That was Wonderful!
This is like walking into any music store in Nashville.
Such incredible phrasing
Les Paul himself would be proud 😮
This is pretty cool!
Tommy with a pick!
I am agreeing, I know WTFiretruck!! A Les Paul played like Les magically and delightfully did.
Great benefit to the way deserving Vets!
Wow Tommy, what a voice. Man Oh man.
Beautiful ❤️
Great playing. I want both those guitars and his jacket.
Pure joy, love it!
Pure guitar 🎸 playing magic 🪄 !!
Go Tommy ! You guys sound Great , Merry Christmas and G D Bless !
Wow. Stunned. Simply ... perfect. Thank you.
These 2 together - get out and Merry Christmas to us! Thank you for this and Happy Holidays y'all.
Just fabulous! 🤠
Wow! So glad that I clicked on this Carter video. Love these vids! So many of them are great but this has to be one of the best! Thank you @CarterVintageGuitarsNashville for letting us hear these wonderful vintage instruments and amps! Such a joy!
Both outstanding! Merry Christmas.
O how nice to see and hear Kenny playing the Barney Kessel -- excellent. I used to watch the syndicated Steve Allen TV show with West Coaster Barney Kessel playing his signature axe in the house band. Tommy is right at the top of my list, in large part because of the fun he's having playing. Would love to see him get together with Bill Frisell.
Super ❤️🙏🎵🎼🎶🎸👌🍀✌️nice and good.
Thanks to heavenly parents for guitars and tech to enjoy 😇
That was incredible!
Perfection
more videos pls
what an amazing interpretation 😊
4:14 Love it! Kenny boy!
Bravooooooo!
Obviously Tommy is amazing too!
A match made in "musical heaven "!
At most styles.Was a top Rock Players in his 20s. Although he's known as a fingerstyle guitarist now, he's no less a player on electric
Sheer genius performance on wonderful beautiful instruments, thanks for this, G :)
Excellent! Thanks boys …
Two of my favorites
Beautifully played
Wow, this was so good!!! Fantastic all around!
Wicked awesome gentlemen!