Richard Gere guitar collection part 1

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@Ferda1964 9 жыл бұрын

why are some people so envious , it is his money and in a free society he can buy as many bananas or guitars as he wishes, he is taking a very good care of these fabulous instruments and even shares them with the public, thank you Mr. Gere

@MaxPower-js1sk 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Well said. He has a very cool collection and he seems to understand guitar and guitars. If you search for his Strat, you will be rewarded by fine tone.

@themusicoftoday1718 9 жыл бұрын

To all of you who are saying that you hate him because he spent his money on guitars, grow up. If someone earns a lot of money, then after tax they can do whatever the hell they want to with it. You want a room of guitars? Go out and work hard for it...

@guitarcrazyusa 8 жыл бұрын

+TheMusicOfToday --- Y E S !

@TheBluesnbob 8 жыл бұрын

+TheMusicOfToday I heard Robbie Krieger of the Doors play a $100 Yamaha acoustic for "Love me two times babe" and it sounded phenomenal and proved that in most cases we don't need a multi thousand dollar guitar but why not have 1, or 50 Les Pauls like Slash? Who cares? Do I have to be Mario Andretti to own a Ferrari? That's just ignorant and malignant thinking!

@peach495 8 жыл бұрын

+Robert A Neve heard of "love me two times babe". I've heard of "Love me two times".

@TheBluesnbob 8 жыл бұрын

Oh Man, nitpick! Artistic license by Morrison's singing!

@BubbaZen10 8 жыл бұрын

Are you sure that was played on an acoustic? Maybe a different song?

@Geordo1960 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Gere for sharing this with us. I applaud you for your collection and it shows a side of you that is sensible, responsible and with depth.

@tim8767 6 жыл бұрын

"Every guitar you pickup makes you wanna play differently." - Richard Gere. It's amazing how true that statement is.

@1972Georges Жыл бұрын

yes. it is. is it known in the US that he plays guitar?? I live in Switzerland and thats new to me....

@tim8767 Жыл бұрын

@@1972Georges My statement is 5 years old but at the time it was NEW to me that he loved guitars. Cool Guy.

@elfrisby 9 жыл бұрын

Take away the fact that Richard Gere is a rich actor: who paid his dues getting there. He is a person with a passion for music. He was fortunate to be able to have a beautiful collection like this that he shared.

@ronnydee2 4 жыл бұрын

I have 5 guitars.

@kibadanghi 12 жыл бұрын

G.E. Smith barely speaks but when he does... "there is no right (or wrong) on a guitar" gotta love the man

@MisterTee 12 жыл бұрын

The other guy is GE Smith, an absolute legend. Richard may be a good player but GE is a great player. Deferring to someone like GE is pretty cool of him, shows that Richard isn't an ego maniac.

@CaptainScarlet1961 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, never figured him for a guitar collector......Good man!

@ronlitz9055 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your personal collection with strangers. Unfortunately there are many beautiful treasures and stories which are not shared.

@baronsecuna 3 жыл бұрын

Great to listen to guitar lovers...much respect to Richard Gere and G E Smith

@timothyflyte9443 6 жыл бұрын

Great collection !!! Love it .

@kodiakandgrizzlybears3787 9 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous collection.

@dzl8596 Жыл бұрын

Kudos to Richard for having a great collection. And it's awesome to see the great G.E. Smith plucking away.

@brianfromsyr 3 жыл бұрын

I went to kindergarten through high school with his sister. His father was my parents insurance man who never missed his daughters school events. Liked his family before I ever knew he acted. I sat next to Laura at graduation and Richard Gere was there to see her graduate. It was a few years later that I watched his movies. Big fan.

@quinkerbags8012 10 жыл бұрын

My personal opinion of Richard Gere just increased by 98%

@gasar8964 4 жыл бұрын

Richard Gere is such a gentle soulman !

@StratsRgreat 13 жыл бұрын

thank you for putting this up....I missed seeing it on the Christies site and thought it was lost forever....so....thanks again..!!

@fyom 5 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, the Sears catalog had a Silvertone f-hole acoustic guitar with case for about $40. When I ask my dad if I could get it, he said we'll get you a "good" guitar. So he took me to Yeager's on Eastern Ave. The salesman took us upstairs to the stock room and sold my dad the worst POS guitar you could imagine. I eventually got the Silvertone which I loved. Fast forward a number of years, decided to give the Silvertone to my young kids. They destroyed it in about two days. Lesson learned: if you want to give your child one of your nice old guitars, wait until he/she is about 60 years old.

@lawrencesmith2365 4 жыл бұрын

Thats is the truth.. A 60's Danelectro gold top left out in the rain, amps, mics, stand etc disapeared, brand new American deluxe PBass pawned and never recovered and on and on. Five kids....four musicians..All grown up and all successful..guess it was worth it.🙄

@precisionbrown6829 4 жыл бұрын

Leave your good guitars to your kids don’t let them play with it before they’re 18 because it’ll get destroyed or sold when they get older.

@precisionbrown6829 4 жыл бұрын

It’s true you let your kids play with your vintage guitars? Leave them to your kids in your will don’t let them touch them until they’re 18 at least and make sure they don’t wanna play rap. Try not to sell any

@danr5105 3 жыл бұрын

@@precisionbrown6829 About the will part. My girlfriend has her late father's 1965 Martin D28, in storage. She won't let me play it. She says "it's yours after I die." I kind of think her grown kids are going to resist me getting that Martin. i am working on getting it ASAP. Guitar is in storage in LA and we don't want to go to LA till we are vaccinated and covid is beaten down.

@johnthemachine 2 жыл бұрын

@@danr5105 Thats a missing guitar/warped neck waiting to happen. Storage until she dies? Dude....

@georgegeysen6499 4 жыл бұрын

Did not know he played ... love the collection. and the piece, with GE was excellent.

@michaellittlewood3032 4 жыл бұрын

Cool episode thank you.

@jawneetest 8 жыл бұрын

i think its super f'in cool Richard Gere is like, hey I love music and I love guitars

@acemacgruber6593 4 жыл бұрын

G.E. is like, "I want to play these, stop talking."

@JimmyRadloff 4 жыл бұрын

That's a sick guitar collection. I had no idea Richard Gere even played guitar.

@benallmark9671 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the cool part about isn’t it. He wasn’t trying to Johnny Depp Keith Richards, if ya know what I mean.

@davidheywood5112 6 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to be a racing driver to own a car and I bet he plays fine. Great collection Richard!

@virgilrw 6 жыл бұрын

#Great Collection!

@ylcn77ylcn 11 жыл бұрын

very nice great

@charliefoxtrotthe3rd335 8 жыл бұрын

When they say "there is no right way to play guitar" I was at first thinking it was a bullshit statement. Of course there is a right way and a wrong way to play. I have had lessons at an early age and was all the time being corrected by my teacher. But as I grew older, I began to realize that as long as the notes come out and it sounds musical, he is right. There really is no wrong way to play. Like playing golf. If the ball goes far and straight, who cares what the swing looks like? Right?

@balerjohnson3099 8 жыл бұрын

+Charlie Foxtrot The 3rd... I liked your post because I am the same way but not . I had early guitar lessons and rebelled against every guitar teacher from 9 years old to about 15 ...I kept on teaching myself for many years until I decided was bottomed out and thought I needed professional direction. At 30 years old I found a guy who was 80 something years old and played in the big band era and took lessons again . For Gods sake he started me off with Mel Bay on first lesson ? So I told him next time I will come with my electric and amp and show his what Ive learned on my own . He told me after I played that " I think people would like to hear you play but you need to learn these things" ??? Things that made no sense to me. I just love to play the blues the way I love to play the blues and thats what makes me happy ...and thats what its all about .

@jean-lucbersou758 8 жыл бұрын

+Charlie Foxtrot The 3rd and baler johnson .....I think lessons are useful for the majority to avoid wrong technique with no issue and spare time . You can dream and believe you can do it yourself .....but if the greatest (C.Christian ,Django,Wes,) were widely self taught ,they were first Musical genius ! .....and learn (easily) from a very accurate and "top" environment. Exceptions are aside the rule and are built to carry on ....before the first step! I never met good ones really and completly self-taught !

@jimbojones101 5 жыл бұрын

A beautiful collection and I'm sure they are all a pleasure to play! If I had your money I'd have the same . . . probably more! ;-{}

@markroberton6789 9 жыл бұрын

A very lucky fellow. If I had that disposable money I would have loads kf guitars too. There is something in the shape and character of a good instrument, so the history embellishes them deeper still.

@MrRoybob 4 жыл бұрын

8:50 GE proves he’s just like all of us starts playing rudely while there’s a conversation going around him. Just can’t help it if you’ve got a guitar in your hands. Love that guy...

@snoo50 4 жыл бұрын

hahahaha love that

@donottawaguitar 12 жыл бұрын

NICE COLLECTION RICHARD TOP Wood

@crazycarpes 12 жыл бұрын

Amazing !!! just amazing !!!

@sidedishfriend 7 жыл бұрын

Around 3:30 an orange les paul with tv jones shows up. Does anyone knows which guitar is that? Please?

@PelczarTomasz 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding ...

@Russtyman01 10 жыл бұрын

we bought his Yamaha C3 baby grand when he moved from London. : )

@teredude 11 жыл бұрын

I have a whole new respect for you as far as an Artist goes. I know you are a great Actor but a groovy Guitar Player. Dude I am 60 and I have owned every one of those Guitars in your collection. I started working in Guitar Shops when I was 17 and everyone of those Guitars has a story Im sure. Its good to see you talking about your instruments. A man must have a passion.

@superorangeish Жыл бұрын

Did you see the film he made @ 10 or so years ago ..about an older gentleman becoming homeless?..heavy..well done

@1972Georges Жыл бұрын

wow, I never knew he even played. Makes me like him even more. I play since im 14. Best decision I ever made.

@mamachip 4 жыл бұрын

Nice of him to share these beautiful guitars for charity. Now, keep your comments clean folks, none of that duct tape and gerbils stuff.

@superorangeish Жыл бұрын

What a cool thing to collect.

@JIMJAMSC 9 жыл бұрын

Ever notice how all these very wealthy collectors says "the guitar spoke to me" so I aquired the piece. You never hear,"man that 78 Japanese LP Cortez copy spoke to me". That MIM Strat really sung so I knew I had to have it. I am torn betreen 2 emotion when watching these vids. On one hand its great the guitars are being preserved and one day after a long custody battle or reading of the will they will end up back in other's hands. But on the other its sad to see what is essentially a guitar graveyard where they spend their lives in the dark. I have around 50 and display as many as possible and try to play each at least a few times a year.

@daveburnham9111 8 жыл бұрын

+JIMJAMSC "a guitar graveyard" More like a luxury retirement home where the residents need to get out more .

@Hulkhoagie1 5 жыл бұрын

JIMJAMSC You make a valid point.

@tonytotten408 5 жыл бұрын

Lucky you 50 guitars on display a bit pof pot kettle black there then just the difference is he has a few more 💲💰to throw at his collection. Good on him he at least he's keeping some more guitars away and out the hands of the guitar money grabbing dealers who inflate guitar prices .....good on him 👍👏

@rleecrossett705 8 жыл бұрын

g. e. smith was a pleasure to watch on saturday nite live, i never knew who he was till recently and he also played with hall and oates, right ?

@gavinnaylor786 4 жыл бұрын

I really love great guitars too. I've had up to maybe 10 or 12 in a collection but I always feel like that guitar is looking for a better home. I think that great guitars find great guitarist and vice versa. They shouldn't be coveted by people as pieces. They are alive in some way and have the capacity to create great music if they are free to.

@jeffsvideos6072 6 жыл бұрын

I have a new appreciation for Mr. Gere! What a cool collection! You go movie star!

@jeffsvideos6072 6 жыл бұрын

That's what I would do!

@jeffsvideos6072 6 жыл бұрын

G E Smith is not too shabby either!

@jeffsvideos6072 6 жыл бұрын

Fact of the matter. For some reason I put G E Smith in a catagory with Lindsey Buckingham, I don't know why. But They are a couple of my favorite players

@stevemason5173 7 жыл бұрын

I had no Idea ole "Edward Lewis" played guitar... Like him better as Richard Gere... Outstanding collection!!!

@solarstacks 8 жыл бұрын

He's from Syracuse NY. He's come a long way. Music can be very powerful even if it's not your career.

@HMJohnsonGuitar 12 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this

@EpiphoneIsTheSame 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome story dude, I think guitars more as companions then inanimate objects. I have an Epiphone les paul standard that I played the hell out of when I was 14-19 years old. It served me well for many years and I'd hate to just sell it to a shop and not know where it it going.

@carlostm322 5 жыл бұрын

Leño, Rosendo y Rory Gallagher for ever!!! Regards from Madrid (Spain) :)

@ambertjeblue 10 жыл бұрын

He is a brilliant pianist. I adore Richard Gere.

@gmlasam 8 жыл бұрын

+ambertjeblue He plays the piano? Wonder if he collects those as well?

@patrickowens6235 6 жыл бұрын

Richard Geres so cool!

@davidwantsahug 12 жыл бұрын

That's actually a really good idea :')

@alangilmour9112 8 жыл бұрын

Can't believe everyone having a pop at this guy. And you're supposed to be musicians?All power to him. If I had the money I'd have a collection like that too.It's just jealousy.

@AlHeinzeroth 12 жыл бұрын

Myself as well, as all I've known about Mr. Gere is from his films. I was not aware of his guitar ability nor collection knowledge! I'm a musician's son, on both maternal (Mom played the 26 string lap steel guitar and Dad had his own dance-band and toured the mid-west and through W.Va. and Ky. etc. 1936- enlistment for WWII and a brief time later. He played clarinet, all saxes, and man 'o man could he play the 88 keys, anything! I've been an accordian master, then percussionist. A great resume!

@1669martin Жыл бұрын

That 1960 blond ES-335 is a dream guitar.

@harrisjon1 4 жыл бұрын

Where does he keep all of the cases?

@MaxPower-js1sk 2 жыл бұрын

What a cool collection. If I was mega rich, I’d do the same.

@suprotimsom 12 жыл бұрын

Dude, it means that as a guitar ages it gets better, the fretboard becomes smoother, the body more complaint to vibrations and overall the wood finally starts accepting that its part of an instrument and not a tree anymore!

@joeywitt7129 7 жыл бұрын

Ge gets the guitar in his hands and plays lil RJohnson gere makes his cup of coffee hoping ge doesn't hand him one to play

@chrisbaranet1601 6 жыл бұрын

Why are people hating on Richard Gere. The guy has some cash ,and appreciates guitars. Good for him.

@lulubellers 12 жыл бұрын

When are we gunna see the Gerbil collection?

@JohnnyBeane 12 жыл бұрын

very cool.

@socialdef3 11 жыл бұрын

I was always a fan of Richard Gere. Now he is way cooler to me. Man, he is also a Virgo, I knew there was something about him. Great minds think alike!

@Star_Sn1per 12 жыл бұрын

7:18 Richard Gere "The action is a little high" Smith " LIttle high??? Plays like butter man " LMAOOO

@blasterkid2011 12 жыл бұрын

amazing clip....beautiful guitars...and I got the impression he plays them all.

@jeffbuesing 8 жыл бұрын

He used to sing "7 part harmony" with his family. Did they have a musical arranger?

@frankybebop2913 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah 7 part harmony! That's pretty hardcore! 😎

@bradbarker4041 5 жыл бұрын

@byebyecali Gotta have all of the jazz extensions.

@philfrank9226 5 жыл бұрын

He meant 7 different voices.

@slapitman 9 жыл бұрын

One can totally understand the love of finding and collecting great guitars. The rich collect rare cars, paintings etc, etc and we all drool at their wealth and good fortune but there is something really sad about the idea of these instruments living in boxes and never being played by the owner who sought them out. They were made to be played often and the more you do the better they get.

@iagobroxado 12 жыл бұрын

I have my Tele on my lap right now, thanks.

@yeoldevincente 11 жыл бұрын

At least he appreciates the beauty and craftsmanship of these guitars. Most collectors just see them as valuable objects.

@geraldmellon740 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you Richard never listen to the bitterness of others.

@angrytroll27 7 жыл бұрын

OMG that black custom

@rerite2 8 жыл бұрын

Give G.E. Smith one of those guitars and let's hear him jam.

@hazor777 9 жыл бұрын

The next filmed segment, Richard Gere will be showing off his Gerbil collection

@lapwiz 8 жыл бұрын

Tell us about your collection of guitars and why you started to collect them. My latest acquisition is a Gibson Memphis ES-339 custom shop Cherry Red mint unplayed in its original Gibson case and COA. What do you have, dude? I recorded in studio with Steely Dan 26 years ago. Who are you?

@Trog 12 жыл бұрын

I like to consider them semi-vintage. It depends on how old you are. Im only 18, so the guitars I use are twice as old as I am, so they are vintage to me...but to other people who are in their 40s+ then no, they are not vintage. I personally dont like modern guitars. I cant even play my new custom before of how bland it sounds for its huge price tag. I have lots of regret buying...but yet I spent even more for my 25/50 and I have 0 regret on that guitar. It kicks ass. To each his own, but I

@derael61 7 жыл бұрын

He also has a large Gerbil collection.

@PaulTheSkeptic 8 жыл бұрын

If I were Richard Gere, I would find that old music shop or the lady if it's no longer there, and give her the money, or what it would be worth now maybe.

@DrFrederico1 12 жыл бұрын

I make my own. That makes them much more valuable to me.My 20 year old Taylor is probably my favorite though. It's loud, and proud.

@BubbaZen10 8 жыл бұрын

Are there gerbils in the acoustics? Just kidding man. I never thought that was true. He has very nice taste in guitars.

@Mr.56Goldtop 9 жыл бұрын

Hanging behind that Gibson L4 circa 1918 is a 1950s Gibson ES 225 in Tobacco burst with 2 dog eared P 90 pick ups. I had that guitar at one time, a 1959 I bought in a pawn shop for $300.00 WITH the original case! I sold it in the mid 80s for $350.00. It would be worth THOUSANDS now! But I'd rather just have the guitar.

@firdausHITMAN 7 жыл бұрын

Didn't know Richard played with RL. Any video footage?

@llamont123 7 жыл бұрын

I noticed that photo still as well... Hopefully the audio/video clip is posted in the near future.

@adamwarlock5286 4 жыл бұрын

Have you seen Richards gear ?

@turockandar 11 жыл бұрын

I know that Gere is an accomplished pianist but it would be nice to hear him play. When prince Charles was interviewed he had the courage to play for the camera...please do the same Mr Gere:)

@tpawlowskis 11 жыл бұрын

i dont get why people are saying this interview was stupid. I enjoy looking at guitars in my room just as much as playing them. They speak to you when you see them they all have a soul and a story and they live forever if you just take care of them now think about this.. what in the world that is good lasts forever well a guitar is one of them that's not at all common my friends =D

@johnandrew1727 5 жыл бұрын

Strange he didn’t play any of his guitars in front of the camera! I remember reading he was in a band before becoming an actor.

@john9944 11 жыл бұрын

This was prepratory to him auctioning these guitars for CHARITY. I have personally seen some of his stuff. They were not great looking pieces but were beautiful playing guitars. When he was talking to GE about the D'Angelico guitar and mentioned D'Aquisto so quickly. I wager there are few people on this site that know who either are or their relationship. I have a lot of respect for this guy. No scandal and obviously a serious hobbiest. With a lot of disposable income. More power to him.

@EpiphoneIsTheSame 11 жыл бұрын

The most interesting thing I think of when I look at my guitars is, where will they be after I pass? Who will hold them, and play them regularly just as I did? Today, "Vintage" guitars are usually only about 60 years or younger. I'm only 15 right now, but when I reach an old age, I am going to head down to a music store, find a kid with hunger, passion, and talent just as I have. And give him one of my guitars. It's better then money, knowing it is in good hands and is on another journey.

@turockandar 11 жыл бұрын

Hey you picked up on the resemblance too :)

@caroletremblay6663 6 жыл бұрын

Can you play Richard?🌺

@craigoog 5 жыл бұрын

good taste!

@6672rock 12 жыл бұрын

Is that an old, late 50's Gibson V in the background? That's at least $300K right there. Some nice axes in his collection. I liked that one and the black Les Paul Custom with the gold hardware.

@austenslost 12 жыл бұрын

g.e. is sitting there for most of the video like " just shut up and lets play some of them"

@murfdog19 12 жыл бұрын

I'm 28, and I've owned MANY, MANY guitars. I can tell you that most modern guitars are fantastic. Don't let one bad guitar give you the impression that all modern guitars are crap. I've played awful vintage guitars, but I know that most of them are great guitars.

@Trog 12 жыл бұрын

Also, the sound is incredibly different and better in vintage instruments. Why do you think they cost just as much or even more than what new customs cost? Also, vintage will always keep its value...modern day guitars, not so much... feel free to check out my video's and compare my 1978 gibson 25/50 anniversary les paul to my crappy 2011 gibson silverburst custom

@future4you 7 жыл бұрын

I had an Ibaneze AS 80 that looked like his ES 335. I used to imagine it was a Gibson!

@JRoots88 12 жыл бұрын

Dan Courtenay recalls that in about 1990 a friend informed him of a classified in the New York Times advertising auctions. ...among the used furniture (was) some equipment belonging to the late Jamaican Reggae star Peter Tosh. Included in the lot was an electric guitar. It was hard to believe this was his famous double-cut Les Paul TV Special but of course I was going to find out. The lot that contained Tosh's guitar, also contained a road case with his name on it

@danielmconnolly7 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea in the world that he was a musician. Cool~🤔

@TadRapidly 11 жыл бұрын

Thats my boyee! Congrats. Mine is a 2002 standard. I don't even pick up my PRS custom 22 since I got it. beats the PRS hands down! Ridiculous sustain.