I may have found the one..

Cuban rock band from Miami, Pearly Queen, immensely popular in the early to mid 1970's on the burgeoning Miami music scene, attracted the interest of Carlos Andarra, who was the nephew of Panamanian President Andarra. Andarra licensed their debut album and they became the most popular Latin rock band in Panama. Band members included Alberto Arguelles on guitar, Paco Rodriguez on electric bass, Kenny Combs on organ and trombone, Carlos Salazarte on percussion, Raly Guanche on drums and lead singer Iggy Gelabert. They were joined later by Rudy Perez. Pearly Queen's greatest success came from a single that was released shortly after their debut album was released but was not included on their album. The song was the infectious "Quit Jivin'," a track which has become an essential staple of the rare funk scene world-wide.

That Esquire sounds massive through the Bassman. Beautiful tone

To say that you are that guitar’s current “ Caretaker” speaks volumes about you Matthew. Your honesty and love for your music & gear makes you who you are in this world , and I’m with a few others here commenting on how that Fender couldn’t have fallen into better hands . Sounds absolutely killer through that Bassman amp & I wouldn’t touch a thing on either one . Great tones & playing as usual . You have come a long way in the short span of about 4 years since I first saw you on YouTube . How you consistently stumble onto these rare finds just amazes me , but I’m glad you do & keep sharing them with us all out here in the rest of the world. Thanks 👍

So nice to hear a guitar demo without a ton of distortion. You did it right.

Hey Matthew, great playing and great guitar. Traffic was a band in the 60's with Steve Winwood, Dave Mason, Chris Wood, and Jim Capaldi. They wrote a song called Pearly Queen that was real popular around 1968.

Dude. Every time I listen to you play I can feel my dad looking on with me, we lost him almost 15 years ago but I KNOW he'd have been 100% vibing. Thank you for the music you make!!

Matthew, I'm a huge lover of SRV, Jimi, Rory Gallagher and all the greats. I didn't know it was possible but man, you are becoming my absolute favorite guitar player. I've already learned all of your songs. You're kickass man. Don't EVER sell yourself short.

Esquires are my favourite Fenders. I got to play an old one from the late 50's for a time. Best guitar I've ever played (& I'm a Gibson guy). That single bridge pup was staggeringly good. It just screamed the blues.

The black pickguard definitely fits this mean guitar the best.

I certainly wouldn't mind having Matthew as my neighbor. I could listen to him jam all day.

Best sounding telecaster I have ever heard. Has a certain presence to the sound.

You're not only a great player, but also an excellent curator and historian of these instruments. Thanks for all you do!

The intonation of that guitar is incredible.

It's funny how guitars, really good guitars get the ship played out of them. they get to look rough but that's the love that they're getting through the years because it's so good.

A lovely mix of Keith Richards and Don Rich tones.. and THEN some. Bravo on that score!

Nothing like these old wood guitars. When Leo made these guitars the wood was already many decades old. Great find.

Joe could not have left his guitar to a better person than you Matthew. You can not only really appreciate it, you can play the hell out of it. Cheers buddy.

There was a funk band around 1974 from Miami called Pearly Queen (also a title of a Dave Mason song) ....they were funk with kind a Cuban rhythm vibe. Songs they were (kinda) known for were 'super star' and 'stop jive n' .

Man, the riffs coming out right after the 6:33 mark, just killer. Sounds so good.

It's not just that the old Esquire is a total cool guitar, it's also that you are an excellent and worthy player. Not many can make it sing like you!