Bill Frisell's Mystery Tele (and of course gorgeous composition)

[CX Hunter]

Ran across this video and was struck by the neck. The composition and rendition is just too beautiful.

 

[dlew919]

It’s a custom job. And I’ve forgotten who made it.

 

[Peegoo]

That Tele was made by Rick Kelly (Carmine Street Guitars, NYC IIRC). Made from old pine, salvaged from demolished buildings.

 

[blueruins]

nothing to add about the guitar but Bill Frisell is a cat I really admire.

 

[takauya]

Bill Frisell | Vintage Guitar® magazine

For the December ’14 issue of Vintage Guitar magazine, Dan Forte interviewed Bill Frisell. Here's a look at the many guitars used by the ultra-versatile superpicker. The issue is available at www.store.vintageguitar.com. 1) The body of this Rick Kelly guitar is made of old pine taken from a beam...

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[tintag27]

Sounds wonderful!

 

[UPtele]

It's almost acoustic sounding