Why You Need a Parlor Guitar | TNAG Feature with Lindsay Straw
Published 2022-03-08
Scripted and performed by @LindsayStraw. Filmed and edited by Thien Phan.
Parlors and single 0s featured in this video:
Martin Custom Shop 0: thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/martin-custom-…
Santa Cruz Style 1: thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/santa-cruz-sty…
G.R. Bear SP 12-Fret: thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/gr-bear-12-fre…
1918 Maurer Standard: thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/mauer-standard…
Collings Parlor 2H T: thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/collings-parlo…
Breedlove Masterclass Parlor: thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/breedlove-mast…
Tippin Staccato "Pink Lady": thenorthamericanguitar.com/products/tippin-staccat…
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All Comments (21)
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Some of us don't want a guitar to be loud, to record in a studio, to be part of a band, to play for an audience, some of us want a guitar to express our feelings alone, on the couch, after a long day, to let our hearts speak through the chords, not using the guitar to impress someone, but to let our feelings tell a story, the guitar not being a tool to catch attention, but as an intimate friend, loving your guitar like a memory of a night sitting with your father on the porch.
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Well done! There's one thing I would like to add as a reason to own a parlor ... we get old. We lose grip strength and some of us get arthritis. A short scale length and lighter gauge strings will add longevity to one's playing.
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I am a 55 year old new guitar player. I have no intentions on playing on stage and started just as a hobby. After watching your video I believe a parlor would be a great choice for sitting around the house and playing. Thank you!
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Must... resist... buying... more guitars! 😀 I owned a Parlor and I can confirm, that among steelstring-guitars, they might have the sweetest sound possible. I actually like nylon just more, but even as I sold mine, it will always have a place in my heart.
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Watching Jethro Tull’s frontman, Ian Anderson, rock a parlor guitar all these years showed me how great they can sound! I picked up a used vintage one recently and love it enough to seriously consider getting a better one. He’s said in interviews that he went that route because it’s great for traveling with his flute.
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I've been waiting 60 years, to own a parlor guitar ... love the tonal qualities of this size
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Since my last comment here of a year ago I have acquired a '63 Martin model 5-16, a Collings/Waterloo WL-S (size 0), and also a '33 Gibson/Kalamazoo KG-11 (size 00). I remain as infatuated with these small size dynamos as ever! They are the most responsive and expressive guitars I have owned, and over the years I've had quite a few!
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I love your playing. Delicate, expressive, and musical.
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Wow! Beautifully done. ❤️ But will my wife understand why I need a parlor guitar to add to the rest of my collection?
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As a parlor guitar maker, I am biased, but I think the parlor guitar is the best all around guitar for the home and small settings. They are great for recording and have phenomenal tone. I build them with both, a 12th fret to body joint and 14. Lovely little instruments
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Great playing Lindsay. I’ve always love smaller bodied acoustic guitars as I believe it’s more intimate when you play them. When I hit the lottery I’ll own either a Martin parlor or a Collings parlor. They’re so warm and round sounding. Just simply beautiful.
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I'm not sure if I am more enamored by Lindsay's playing or a new found love for these parlor guitars.... I've never heard a parlor guitar I liked until now... absolutely love the Santa Cruz and Martin!!
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A wonderful presentation thank you. I was delighted to be able to restore a parlour guitar recently, it was lovely to play and wonderful to give back to its owner to enjoy. Cheers Dave
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Wonderful presentation and playing, Lindsay. Love the tonal pallette of parlor guitars.
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Thank you for this video. You play beautifully. I’ve played for 50 years and I picked up a parlor 7 years ago and since that time have owned a few. Now my collection has mostly 00 or concertina size models. Thank you again
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Wonderful selection of music and playing! Thanks
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Thanks for sharing. Great video! I did not knew what were these guitars. Eventhough I have seen many guitarists playing a Parlor guitar, I did not knew all the things you explained. Thank you very much and congratulations. I am looking forward for a Parlor one.
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Simply spectacular! Some of the most beautiful playing I have ever heard. Just wow.
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Thank you, Lindsay. Well done!
