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Yman · December 11th, 2008, 02:49 AM

One of the most innovative players around in my mind. Love him and Gillian's work.

Either way, Gruhn just got an Epiphone Olympic just like David's in. I thought it was interesting that they mention Rawling's in the instrument's description too! Check it out.

J. Hayes · December 12th, 2008, 12:10 PM

sometimes I don't think he's given his due! I've seen a lot of show marquees, schedules, or listings for TV shows which just say Gillian Welch. I think it should always read Gillian Welch "AND" David Rawlings as he's just as much responsible for "their" great sound as she is.......He's one of the tastiest players out there and I love the tone of his old Epi archtop......JH in Va.

Lathem · December 12th, 2008, 01:10 PM

The Gillian Welch collective (Welch has stated on more than one occasion that she and Rawlings are "a two-piece band called Gillian Welch") is absolutely brilliant. Their ability to craft new songs that sound old and to make old songs sound fresh is unequaled.

George Gruhn's mention of Rawlings is undoubtedly due to the fact that if not for him this would be a $750-ish guitar. If I thought there was the slightest possibility that I could draw the same tone out of this little archtop that Dave pulls out of his I'd be on the phone with someone at Gruhn's right now.

J. Hayes · December 15th, 2008, 04:05 PM

what vintage David's guitar is?...........

Also, it's off the topic of this guitar but does anyone know if they're romatically linked? I've often wondered since they travel all over the country together, it'd save on hotel rooms for one thing.......JH in Va.

gionnio · December 16th, 2008, 01:51 AM

Yes!

ednew · December 16th, 2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Hayes

what vintage David's guitar is?...........

I read somewhere it's a 1935 Epi Olympic.

Ed

TNO · December 27th, 2008, 11:49 AM

...and David has cautioned that there's no magic in most of those old Epis. His guitar has had a lot of work done on it.

Alex W · January 1st, 2009, 08:53 PM

I'm a big fan. After seeing him and G.W. in concert I wished I could head a film crew to follow them around on tour and make a documentary.

danocaster · January 2nd, 2009, 02:25 AM

I'm lucky enough to call Dave and Gil friends of mine (although I havent hung out w/ them in a long while)

Yes - they are "romantically linked"

Yes - Dave makes EVERYTHING sound great. I think he must love that Epi but I would guess the magic is in his HANDS. That old J-50 of Gil's is an awesome guitar though !!

They also appear as a lil band where Gil plays bass and Dave is more of the front man - they used to be called The Esquires. I think they call themselves the "Dave Rawlings experience" or something now. I think they play Largo - in L.A. - tonite or tommorrow

JamonHamon · January 2nd, 2009, 03:05 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7knB3VtAqY

Yman · January 6th, 2009, 07:41 PM

Yeah its definitely in dave's hands, but you can't argue that the Epi looks cool! I feel like its a mixed bag with alot of the older archtops.

And i think they play as the David Rawlings Machine occasionally. There are some great youtube videos of them as both Gillian Welch and The David Rawlings Machine.

On a similar note, I think David acquired an Esquire in Nashville; that might be the source of the name The Esquires...

I think this is the esquire in action, and an amazing song too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k1cy...next=1&index=5

DNestler · January 9th, 2009, 02:32 AM

I think the Olympic is a '34. I've heard him say he likes it because the tone is very even no matter what part of the neck he's playing.

The thing I like about DR's playing is that it is so mandolinistic [to invent a word]. Lots of melodic runs and little melodies that compliment the song.

Daniel

Brewboy · January 10th, 2009, 10:26 PM

Dave certainly has "it".
Love to see a solo CD someday.

December 11th, 2008, 02:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Yman TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 48	Anyone else a huge fan of David Rawlings? One of the most innovative players around in my mind. Love him and Gillian's work. Either way, Gruhn just got an Epiphone Olympic just like David's in. I thought it was interesting that they mention Rawling's in the instrument's description too! Check it out.

December 12th, 2008, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
J. Hayes Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 1,242	Yman, I really appreciate David's work also but.... sometimes I don't think he's given his due! I've seen a lot of show marquees, schedules, or listings for TV shows which just say Gillian Welch. I think it should always read Gillian Welch "AND" David Rawlings as he's just as much responsible for "their" great sound as she is.......He's one of the tastiest players out there and I love the tone of his old Epi archtop......JH in Va. __________________ Ralph Mooney rules!!

December 12th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lathem Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Age: 46 Posts: 366	The Gillian Welch collective (Welch has stated on more than one occasion that she and Rawlings are "a two-piece band called Gillian Welch") is absolutely brilliant. Their ability to craft new songs that sound old and to make old songs sound fresh is unequaled. George Gruhn's mention of Rawlings is undoubtedly due to the fact that if not for him this would be a $750-ish guitar. If I thought there was the slightest possibility that I could draw the same tone out of this little archtop that Dave pulls out of his I'd be on the phone with someone at Gruhn's right now. __________________ Mark Last edited by Lathem; December 13th, 2008 at 11:36 PM.

December 15th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
J. Hayes Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 1,242	Anyone know.......... what vintage David's guitar is?........... Also, it's off the topic of this guitar but does anyone know if they're romatically linked? I've often wondered since they travel all over the country together, it'd save on hotel rooms for one thing.......JH in Va. __________________ Ralph Mooney rules!!

December 16th, 2008, 01:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
gionnio Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Baja Rockridge Posts: 111	Anyone else a huge fan of David Rawlings? Yes!

December 27th, 2008, 11:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
TNO Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 484	...and David has cautioned that there's no magic in most of those old Epis. His guitar has had a lot of work done on it.

January 1st, 2009, 08:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alex W Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 41 Posts: 287	I'm a big fan. After seeing him and G.W. in concert I wished I could head a film crew to follow them around on tour and make a documentary.

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danocaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 584 4 Photos	I'm lucky enough to call Dave and Gil friends of mine (although I havent hung out w/ them in a long while) Yes - they are "romantically linked" Yes - Dave makes EVERYTHING sound great. I think he must love that Epi but I would guess the magic is in his HANDS. That old J-50 of Gil's is an awesome guitar though !! They also appear as a lil band where Gil plays bass and Dave is more of the front man - they used to be called The Esquires. I think they call themselves the "Dave Rawlings experience" or something now. I think they play Largo - in L.A. - tonite or tommorrow __________________ Louder isnt better - it's just louder ( and better )

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JamonHamon Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: City of Lost Angels Posts: 1,832	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7knB3VtAqY

January 6th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Yman TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 48	Yeah its definitely in dave's hands, but you can't argue that the Epi looks cool! I feel like its a mixed bag with alot of the older archtops. And i think they play as the David Rawlings Machine occasionally. There are some great youtube videos of them as both Gillian Welch and The David Rawlings Machine. On a similar note, I think David acquired an Esquire in Nashville; that might be the source of the name The Esquires... I think this is the esquire in action, and an amazing song too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k1cy...next=1&index=5

January 9th, 2009, 02:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
DNestler Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Great Central Valley Posts: 146	I think the Olympic is a '34. I've heard him say he likes it because the tone is very even no matter what part of the neck he's playing. The thing I like about DR's playing is that it is so mandolinistic [to invent a word]. Lots of melodic runs and little melodies that compliment the song. Daniel __________________ --- I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being -Hafiz

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Brewboy Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Wobegon, MN Age: 43 Posts: 639 8 Photos	Dave certainly has "it". Love to see a solo CD someday. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/christopherlaumb http://www.myspace.com/canneryrowband http://thebrewersdiary.blogspot.com/

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