Three Decades of the Somogyi Sound!

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Published 2014-09-15

Three Somogyi instruments, from 3 different decades ... sit back and enjoy the sweet sound of these very special guitars (played by Al Petteway), as the builder himself, Ervin Somogyi, guides us through the years and the changes that have led to his latest creations.

All Comments (21)

@cincy2559 6 years ago

A guitar's purpose is to translate the emotion embodied in a song into sound without interfering with the artist's interpretation. These guitars do exactly that. You can argue the merits of paying this price for a wood box, but when you sit behind one and play it, there is no denying it is special. I have owned one. I speak the truth.
@SiggyMe 9 years ago

Great playing Al, a fitting tribute to Somogyi for providing a place for music and talent to speak through his instruments.
@dalwhinnie69 9 years ago

That my friends is truly amazing.Great playing Al.
@CrazyCow500 7 years ago

They all sound amazing but the 1980 was my favorite
@uddielad 2 years ago

What an incredible voice! Al you're my inspiration.
@arygistonewood6320 2 years ago

Most Al Petteway i loved he playing guitar
@kedduff1814 4 years ago

the 1980 guitar has 30 years of tone advantage over the rest; its no surprise it sounds better.
@Tien_truongminh 9 years ago

wonderful sounding
@adamkubiak1933 8 years ago

1980 for the win!!!
@LouisLiuMusic 4 years ago

Sound becoming less warm/ thick and become more crisp
@micahbrown6235 8 years ago

I've been looking for a tab of the song, most of what I've heard is a much different rendition. Would anybody have a tab our way to purchase one of al's specific arrangement, which in my opinion is perfect
@gtibruce 5 years ago

I think the middle 1999 one has the edge ... But having said that my Kent Chasson signiture dread has a somewhat similar muffled sound. Perhaps not as bad as once thought! ? Well .. at least it only cost me £4500 !
@user-qu1nc8oe2x 7 years ago

Respect.
@Andy_Classic 2 years ago

I know this is an older video but is there a tab for this song being played?
@larrydunn4626 4 years ago

2009 for the win... unless your ear is different from mine.
@melodicplayer 9 years ago

Wonderful stuff Al and Mr. Somogyi! What is the name of this tune?
@GuoShushan 4 years ago

yeah 乐天知命展望未来
@gibsonj45hu 7 years ago

A really seltic song sound, but the few high register is not good for everybody. I like it !
@bigfellabalebjr4381 5 years ago

My last name is somogyi
@TriadAgone 7 years ago

35,000 for a flat top instrument though?