Today, Shermy and Nicole wanted to tell you about their vintage Harmony Bobkats! Check out Michael Adams' KZfaq channel! @Puisheen
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@defaultuser14473 жыл бұрын
I like that they're color-coordinated with their respective guitars.
@gizmomac15203 жыл бұрын
Yes! The shirts says it all xD
@guysumpthin2974 Жыл бұрын
Sooweeeeeeet
@HiltonFernandes11 ай бұрын
That's one of the advantages of watching female musicians with fine taste and sensitivity.
@mc2mc2774 ай бұрын
THAT IS VERY MUCH A CHICK THING!! I have played with many GREAT female players over the years and they ARE different from playing with guys. They tend to dress better and match clothes and gear. They play with more emotion than most males, which often translates to a different sound. Most importantly, they try harder when you treat them respectfully and as equals and are loyal to the project.
@ultrablue23 жыл бұрын
The Surfrajettes just make me smile 😁
@ShannonFerguson3 жыл бұрын
The thing I love most about this is that while most amateur guitarists obsess about their guitars, pedals, amps, set-ups, strings, blah, blah, blah, Shermy and Nicole acknowledge the imperfections of their guitars, and then rock out on them. Good lesson here. Stop obsessing about the gear and friggin' practice your playing. Thanks for posting these videos. I'm curious how you get your sound.
@laurajanetexascigarmaven67886 ай бұрын
Shannon, I will ro just that!
@charlesstout69943 жыл бұрын
SO nice to see young Adults keeping this music style alive and vibrant in todays world.
@ia56623 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that you kept the guitars all original - they certainly have their own vibe even if they aren't the most reliable. Rock on ladies!
@BlueOrion-X3 жыл бұрын
My grandmother got me one of those Harmony guitars with S&H Green Stamps back in 1969. I think her tounge wore out licking all those stamps. I recently found an old Silvertone 15W tube amp at the dump and took it home. The power supply was toast. You could smell it. I found a Fender amp power supply that was really close to the original power supply specs. Now I wish I still had that Harmony guitar. Enjoyed your song ladies, look forward to hearing it in-person some day. Hope you can get out and play to a packed audience soon. Live music is the best!!
@sunsparkle84433 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I remember my grandmother filling out those stamp books. The stamps would come out of dispensers at the supermarket checkouts. Long time ago.
@Magnetron333 жыл бұрын
OMG! My Mom got me an acoustic (my first) guitar with S&H. I kept breaking strings because I didn't know how to tune it. The strings were about half an inch away from the fretboard. Frustrated, I Pete Townshened it in my bedroom doorway. Took another stab at it with an electric and have been playing for 50 years. When I saw this vid I just got done playing some slide on a Harmony identical to Nicole's. It has the whammy bar like the other one though. There are probably thousands of green stamp guitar stories.
@hilltopmachineworks21313 жыл бұрын
@@sunsparkle8443 Cleaning out my MIL's estate we found books of S&H green stamps in a desk drawer.
@davediamond72282 жыл бұрын
same here, but around 1966
@BaconTomatoCheese3 жыл бұрын
That was cool! Love you, Shermy and Nicole! Love the Surfragettes!❤️
@pastordan023 жыл бұрын
Thanks, ladies, for a warm, colorful video to watch on a cold, snow-packed day. And of course, your music is way cool.
@kevon1693 жыл бұрын
tubular! that was a great live performance at the end! awesome tune. nice matching guitars too, girls, keep up the cool videos.
@chrislee75863 жыл бұрын
My cat likes to lay his cheek and throat against the top of my Strat's neck. He likes to feel the vibration. And doesn't care at all that his head is an obstacle. He figures I can just improvise around him. I love the 60.'s vibe of those drop dead beautiful Harmony's and as always you guys sound incredible. Thank you for sharing !
@kingscourtchess3 жыл бұрын
These guitars sound great together!
@thomasreilly63623 жыл бұрын
Great tune. I like how you got your excuses in early regarding the guitars. We all started off with what we could afford before knowing what we really wanted. Keep the couch surfing coming
@psp663 жыл бұрын
Thank you ladies you look and sound fab as usual. Love the tone of these Guitars. Thanks for bring me cheer during these difficult times. Really hoping to see you in England one day. BTW Shermy you look so cute wearing pigtails ❤️❤️
@darrellkinkade92053 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! We had a band in high school from '70-'72. Our guitar player had a sunburst model. True to form it wouldn't stay in tune & the intonation was terrible, BUT he LOVED that guitar! U guys sound great, hope to hear you live someday-post Covid...
@MrJpm19893 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful ladies in a band today . Thank you for keeping this style of music alive. Hearing your band play takes people back to a time that was so super cool . I was born at the end of that Era but was still able to grow up hearing the surfer sound ♥️♥️♥️🤟
@GuillaumeSIMONJAZZ3 жыл бұрын
I love the tone ! Great! 🍻👍🏄
@bartm2383 жыл бұрын
Two of my favorite beautiful ladies and very talented guitar players A very great admirer from the Netherlands
@jeffboyd77193 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Love the old Harmony guitars. I have a 1963 Harmony Stratotone Holiday. Those old foil pickups have a sound of their own. They do have quirks but what a joy to play.
@jeremycraft84523 жыл бұрын
My dad got the Airline brand version for Christmas in 1966 along with a Valco 5 Watt 1x12 combo. It looks very nearly like Nichole’s, and is quite fun to play, intonation issues aside. Love them gold foils!
@MARRRRC0P0L03 жыл бұрын
I could listen to you play all day. Just really great.
@DorothyOzmaLover3 жыл бұрын
Can't enough of you both since you two are so captivating with your melodic playing with intriguing dynamics and fun energy!
@rautier10543 жыл бұрын
Great band. Never stop playing!
@TrevorSlocum3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for staying in touch and sharing more about your gear and history! Looking forward to your next video.
@iskandertime7473 жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying these Couch Surfing episodes. I can't wait to see you live when this is over!
@davenewton48623 жыл бұрын
My first electric was a Silvertone back in 1971...I don't think it was a Bobcat but it was similar. One of my cats likes to chew and lick my guitar strings while I'm playing, sometimes he'll even paw at the fretboard. I really think he's trying to play along with me, lol.
@awalk566 ай бұрын
I swapped an amp I had in the attic for years for a 1958 Harmony Stratotone with 2 pickups. My Pal Roy had it for a year rebuilding it. It's got 'that' thing. Love it. Enjoyed the video.
@432hzPopMusic3 жыл бұрын
My first amp was a sears silvertone that I found at a garage sale. Same brand as your guitars. Very cool song.
@johnwelch5573 жыл бұрын
Always a huge "upper" when you guys provide us with another video. Very authentic sound. I had one as teen. Wish the heck I'd kept it. Thank You!!
@69Applekrate3 жыл бұрын
Love it, just love it. great that you like music from that era and bringing it back. Bravo!
@zacharykarras60273 жыл бұрын
Love what you do, and thank you for sharing your sounds with all of us. Definitely brightened my day!😀
@donkrouskop17432 жыл бұрын
I love that you play "Cha-Cha Heels" at the end! One of my favorites!
@South3West773 жыл бұрын
They sound great together, that hypnotic tone, so captivating. Canada's first lady's of surf. Jess wonderful.
@robertmcdowell69363 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT! You ladies rock, I love these videos you do and I will follow your progress and watch what ever you post. Thank you
@TheStuport3 жыл бұрын
Having grown up in Southern Cal and Hawaii as a beach bum Moondoggie along with my siblings, we ALL have loved "Surf Music" and it's part of my DNA first and foremost. My oldest brother had a Bobkat when we were growing up and he was Rad on that Beast. I continue to stay groovy and strut as I'm hoping All Of The Surfajettes and their Fans are doing too! Cheers
@celestialmanrichard88463 жыл бұрын
You two stunningly beautiful and talented ladies always bring a smile to my face!🤗😍
@jomamma17503 жыл бұрын
Wow! Cool video. Those two Harmonies sound great together. Nice Tune Too. :)
@Fred.pSonic3 жыл бұрын
Ladies it's time to get a Mosrite--a baby blue for Shermy and a purple one for Nicole. Now that would be completely badass!
@raylarkin50043 жыл бұрын
Best guitars ever
@dannyhullihen9663 жыл бұрын
Dillion makes an excellent copy of the Mosrite, and a lot more affordable.
@markferguson37453 жыл бұрын
And they can exercise lifting weights at the same time.
@in34323 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah another chatting video, love it and your home.
@t1259sw3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, a great way to take your mind off all the stuff that's going on and enjoy two very talented young ladies.
@georgeferreira1243 жыл бұрын
I'm serious... You guys give so much life to my life! Shermy is the sweetest and so intelligent and cool and Nicole I fell completely in love with seeing the video of Banzai Pipeline at that festival. You were SO ultimately cool! I watch your videos, along with other good music from Genesis to Hüsker Dü, Tom Waits to The Replacements. My God!!! You just started playing Cha Cha Heels!!! That's yours!!??? Toronto #1! "In a Hong Kong Drizzle on Cuban Heels, I rolled down the gutter to the bloodbank......I talked baseball with the Lieutenant over a Singapore Sling.... Come on girls!! My brother (Nelson Ferreira IMDb was nominated for a film Oscar for his work on THE SHAPE OF WATER!!!!! I live 2 hours away in London. Can I come to Toronto and we can hang out? No issues.
@jester923453 жыл бұрын
Oh Shermy, you just make me smile stupid. I could watch you all day! Cheers!
@tallperson94223 жыл бұрын
Love your music and look forward to each video. Keep it up.
@BauerHaus3 жыл бұрын
Funny. I've got a late 90's Danelectro U2, with the same cat bite marks on a couple of tuning keys. I know exactly what cat did it too. Lol. Love you guys!!
@adamc19663 жыл бұрын
I love both of you so much. Thanks for keeping surf alive😛
@bpa10553 жыл бұрын
Thanks great stories. Cha Cha Heels as it would have sounded in the 60s👍👍
@grahameanderson69133 жыл бұрын
8:40 That was great, thanks for sharing...really enjoyed you both playing
@griddlemethis88043 жыл бұрын
You girls rock...keep up the great tunes and waiting for your next drop!!!
@bryantingold80753 жыл бұрын
Just came across y'all a couple days ago and I am hooked! Thanks for the awesome vibe and keep it up!❤
@pauld69673 жыл бұрын
Thank you ladies for the background information and the performance to cap things off. Have a good weekend.
@-davidolivares3 жыл бұрын
I have a Bobcat like Nicole that I bought after having a red one I bought for $40 at a pawnshop for years and loved it. They’re quirky but very 60s cool. Love your vids.
@roosterj25993 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Those guitars are hard to play. I used to have one. Look at it cross and it would fly out of tune. L! You girls wrangle them good. Much love from down south in southern New Mexico USA.
@TheTwangKings Жыл бұрын
Great guitars and I love the tone. Nice to know that not only us old dudes appreciate that kind of sound! ❤❤❤
@LoudMouthShnook623 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these gear segments! I'd love to see a complete rig rundown with all of your pedals, amps, etc. and why you chose each piece. Keep up the great work!
@BenG1233 жыл бұрын
Love your style girls. Not only are you excellent surf guitarists but you embrace the 50s/60s style as well. I bet your shows are a blast!
@AnayaJendayi3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found the surfrajettes!!! You guys are AMAZING
@64north20west3 жыл бұрын
You ladies just have that surf vibe down. Great playing, and the guitar sounds are excellent. I could listen to that background song all day.
@chrisst89223 жыл бұрын
But what is it. I've read where readers ask what it is but so far no one's identified it. Is it another Damoff/Freeman original?
@alvinmarcus57803 жыл бұрын
Love your style. If we ever get back to something like normal I would really like to see you guys live. You always make me have a better day.
@ericridg71433 жыл бұрын
LOVE THEM!!! So much fun to see you ladies playing. Looking forward to the next video ❤👍😊😊😊
@johnregner65823 жыл бұрын
That sunburst one was my first electric guitar when I was a kid in the '60s. Wish I still had it. Also had a little Danelectro amp to go with it.
@anthonyz70003 жыл бұрын
DOTS! I had to use a hole-punch on some white tape and stick them on the top edge of the neck of mine (an H45 from 1959). Low-tech but it works :) Also the cat story is hilarious and awesome
@chrisst89223 жыл бұрын
Steve Cropper tells the story that we guitarists just let the audience believe we know where to put our fingers through pure talent and is entertainingly cagey about letting on about the dots.
@MrVschof3 жыл бұрын
Shermy’s bobcat is a match of GM’s Marina Blue paint used in ‘67. Looks just as good on a guitar!
@chrisst89223 жыл бұрын
FAB VIrgil. We need to know things like this.
@bernardthiery20013 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shermy and Nicole, for your explanations, and a nice demonstration of your song, with a great sound, congratulations and see you soon?
@BobParticleBeam3 жыл бұрын
All hail the queens of reverb ! Pretty sure it's only a matter of time before these chicks appear in a Tarantino flick. 👍😎👌
@paulsherman513 жыл бұрын
and an old spring reverb beats digital bucket brigade any day. Queens of Reverb needs to be their next album title
@dougwhite14103 жыл бұрын
These "couch surfin" segments are great! Been a fan for a few months. Did I miss one though, where you talk about your amps and any effects? For everything you said were shortfalls of these guitars, they sound fantastic together.
@oldtasty3 жыл бұрын
Love the guitars, particularly the moment at the beginning when the light catches the crazing on Shermy's Bobkat. I mainly play a Silvertone 1446, and had the same intonation issues with the stock floating bridge. I asked my local luthier to install a Tune-O-Matic bridge instead, and it's made all the difference. It's not stock anymore, but what's the point of a guitar if you can't play it? And with those gorgeous DeArmond Gold Foil pickups, it may be worth the trouble :-)
@-davidolivares3 жыл бұрын
Silhouette?
@elipop7773 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love you girls! Great tunes . Fun videos. I dig this channel so much. ❤❤❤
@stratmaster4582 жыл бұрын
I already love my Harmony Bobkat to death but that fact that you guys are rocking them too makes its all the more special, big fan of your work in music !!
@jonowens460 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Ladies. I Love your music. I am so glad I fell into this place!!!
@-suphur3 жыл бұрын
Cool guitars! Thanks for the tune and rundown. I noticed that you're now over 100k subs, congrats!
@paulewilliam83953 жыл бұрын
Cool Bobcats! I have a blue one myself. Keep the videos coming.
@jamesjams50853 жыл бұрын
I have a 1964 H14 and it plays and sounds wonderful I really don't have any problems with the intonation... From what I understand these guitars were sold by montgomery wards out of the catalog and sears had the silver tone. They have no truss rod but my neck is straight as an arrow very comfortable lightweight and easy to play as you say did the arm and gold foil pickups are instant Robert Cray plugged directly into a Fender... I have tens of thousands of dollars wrapped up in guitars and I bought my bobkat at an antique/thrift store with the matching amp for $250 it holds its own against any of my other guitars and has a tone unique to itself. This guitar makes me second guess any of my other purchases... it's obvious that a great guitar can be made and stand the test of time for an affordable price. Oh and you two are beautiful I just want to bring my bobkat and hang out in the room with you 🥰
@timothya.olmeda72993 жыл бұрын
I love your face expressions whilst you are playing your instruments. Both of you are so good together, it should be a law.
@thoughtguardian3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Informative and very cool. Both guitars sounded good to me, human watching KZfaq. Thanks!
@Pete-Fisher3 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always ladies! Great guitars, lovely tune!
@jrw60613 жыл бұрын
Very cool 😎 girls you and the guitars 🎸 keep it up 👍🏻
@morganghetti3 жыл бұрын
Ive read a few times in the forums that those excelsior amps werent very good but they sound great here. Its weird how price plays a more important role than the actual tone to those guys. Great job.
@rodneyhenson3 жыл бұрын
That was really fantastic ladies of Surf!!!! Diggin' those surf rock sounds-- you guys are inspiring!
@leoyorkell36123 жыл бұрын
This was awesome and thanks! I bought my red 1966 Airline Bobkat in '19 after learning about the brand from Jack White and Dan from the Black Keys. I read articles about their love of them. After getting and having it set up, this thing was great. Those D'Armonds are fantastic and soooooo loud. Had to turn the amp volume down after plugging this in. Surprisingly, it stays in tune pretty well. Thanks again for sharing!
@chrisst89223 жыл бұрын
Dan Auerbach is fucking brilliant
@lailasalas Жыл бұрын
BRAVO BRAVO You Really Made Me Go Back To Sunny Southern California Beach Those Years 1960
@johnzarn33673 жыл бұрын
It's great watching you both jam on your guitars! Thanks for the video!!
@MrMeik19703 жыл бұрын
Beautiful all four 👍🏻
@markmalone2793 жыл бұрын
Whoah those are super cool, warts and all.
@hestheMaster3 жыл бұрын
Nice guitars! These were built at the new Harmony plant in Chicago ,IL at 46th and Kolin Ave. Surfrajettes are the bomb!
@WorkmanJohn3 жыл бұрын
Thank You Ladies...Hope to catch you live someday..But, for now, thanks to KZfaq !!!
@dachers12383 жыл бұрын
Bobkat. Now that's iconic.
@frecheewhite431 Жыл бұрын
Great song you girls did , great video too
@mistreated6 ай бұрын
Love the videos about your gear. Always looking forward for more
@oglemansviews6753 жыл бұрын
Hearing you playing together, just the two of you, puts me in mind of what the original Ventures -- Don Wilson and Bob Bogle -- may have sounded like when it was just the two of them playing for dances, etc. -- no bass, no drums. Nice work, ladies.
@rocdocs3 жыл бұрын
Your gear is so so sweet!
@dissyduster3 жыл бұрын
fantastic vid xx,much love to you,,,,
@simondbarnes3 жыл бұрын
I love the cat eating the tuners!
@MrRMB13 жыл бұрын
First post yay!! Another great video! Those are really cool guitars.
@ogremark53 жыл бұрын
Great to see you. Hope to hear you live someday. Cheers from Vancouver.
@ogremark510 ай бұрын
2023 - still hoping for a Western Canada tour!
@aniquinstark43473 жыл бұрын
Big fan of weird and obscure old guitars. Danos are a favorite of mine.
@78deathface3 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same model as you, Nicole! A friend gave it to me as a gift 20 years ago, it was my main guitar for 11 years in a touring dirtbag rock band. My original always stays in tune, but I bought another one as a backup in in the mid 2000s and it was a totally different story, plus it just didn’t play/sound the same. Mine looks like it’s been through a war at this point (kind of has in a way), but I love it and I’ll always treasure it.
@chrisblue15152 ай бұрын
Those gold foil pickups have TONS of mojo! Awesome video!
@mrdeuce73 жыл бұрын
I had a BobKat many years ago. I changed the tuners & solved the intonation issue! I upgraded to a Harmony Rocket & changed the tuners as well. Great video!
@kendavidson21053 жыл бұрын
So cool 😎. Love you Nicole 😍 you all are amazing live!🎶🎸
@joejones95202 жыл бұрын
Amazing song! I have never encountered people like you all in real life. No one Ive ever met was very cool or knowledgeable about cool things.
@OldGriz7083 жыл бұрын
You both sounded in tune everywhere you were playing on the neck👍
@guitarfreak521 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the stories and for playing a song or two for us.