The man who made Prince’s last guitar
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8 жыл бұрынPrince’s last guitar was made by Simon Farmer, AKA Gus of Gus Guitars. He hand-made the custom Purple Special nine years ago, but only got it to Prince a few weeks ago. In a photo taken five days before his death, Prince is showing Gus’s guitar off to a select audience at Paisley Park. In this exclusive video, Gus talks to us from his small studio in East Sussex
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@patrickfoster4586 8 жыл бұрын
I'm sure he would have told you what a great guitar it was. He would have never played it on stage if he didn't really like it. It's not as if he couldn't have any guitar he wanted so you should feel very honored. Congratulations on your excellent work, it is such a shame he was unable to use it longer than he did.
@jackals1982 8 жыл бұрын
+Patrick Foster bravo i second that.
@shelbyblue61 8 жыл бұрын
I hope to see this beautiful guitar when Paisley park is open to the public
@kanisaw3505 7 жыл бұрын
It's on the Piano and Microphone stage in the soundstage room and it is absolutely STUNNING in person!
@officergregorystevens5765 7 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Prince would have sounded better on a Rick Turner guitar (custom made like Lindsey Buckingham uses.. and also John mcVie, fleetwood mac's bass player uses some of their basses custom made).
@th4305 7 жыл бұрын
KaNisa W you're not allowed to take pics are you? Would love to get a shot of it
@rickyvalenzuela4481 7 жыл бұрын
Prince holding your guitar on stage man that's priceless.... wow!!!
@generalruckus 8 жыл бұрын
this man is a legend in his own right
@archiejackson2315 5 жыл бұрын
Yes he is
@gregwilliams9737 4 жыл бұрын
Show ya right
@denatra7144 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@athenatheshewolf 8 жыл бұрын
He should be making a lot more money for handcrafted guitars :(
@Guitarherochibi 7 жыл бұрын
When they cost about $10,000 US plus and most people who play only dream of owning one or buy something within their means. It's hard for independent luthiers to make their craft full time. There is a niche market for it though, it's small.
@mipmipmipmipmip 7 жыл бұрын
With a supply chain that involves delivery 9 years after completion of the fabrication, no wonder he's not having a huge business! ;)
@randymarzen6836 6 жыл бұрын
Hawkeye Report
@jeffries1232 5 жыл бұрын
@@Guitarherochibi some of those guitars are around 25k
@jazzman688 3 жыл бұрын
His passion is his payment rare statement
@aprilwelch6610 7 жыл бұрын
I was in the front when he held up your guitar, it was beautiful and we were trying to get him to play it just a bit for us. He said he was focused on the piano and practicing to get better for his tour. (imagine the best ever still striving to be better) I would have loved to hear him play it, it was clear he really liked it. He pretended like he was going to let us touch it then he pulled it back quickly like "this beauty is mine...for later"
@bambijay4121 5 жыл бұрын
I just came back from Paisley Park and the thing that caught my eye the most was this guitar, it's right there on display in the lobby, I bet he was so happy when he received it, what an amazing job you did, 💜
@skygazer6898 7 жыл бұрын
I remember reading about Simon making this guitar for Prince. Watching this makes me feel sad that Simon never got the chance to see Prince perform with it. Bittersweet memories thats for sure!!
@MakeArtNotWar2023 8 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful work of art. I'm drooling over its design. I'm an artist, so I can appreciate the time it took for him to produce it. It's sad we didn't get to see and hear him play it live and Simon didn't get to have that talk with him.
7 жыл бұрын
The design is nothing short of amazing.
@prepstein 5 жыл бұрын
I cry everytime I watch this. He was my close personal friend and colleague for eleven years and to this day I still feel like I am on a lonely cloud sometimes without him.
@claudiasamuels9605 8 жыл бұрын
Oh my!! You made a beautiful guitar for him, I know it is bittersweet now that he's gone and didn't get much chance to play it, but I bet he held, gazed, and played it a bit in the studio, I couldn't imagine him knowing he wouldn't get to play that beautiful work for his fans! The purple you used is so lovely, thanks for sharing
@therealawakener7 7 жыл бұрын
That axe is the business, it oozes 'Prince'. Even the case is as ostentatious as he was. I bet he friggin' loved it. It's just a shame he never got to write some more fantastic music on it, gutting. R.I.P. Prince arguably the best musically gifted recording artist of the 20th century.
@monsieurboks 7 жыл бұрын
LMA UK That last statement is very controversial. The 20th century was a long period of time.
@batmanbill1 8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar! I'm sure it will end up in the Paisley Park Museum.
@BiRDiEHere 6 жыл бұрын
Yep!
@Luminous.1 5 жыл бұрын
It's there and it's beautiful...
@sixstringlove8242 8 жыл бұрын
Those are works of art. When he said that there is a certain joy about making guitars, he wasn't bullshitting. One of my passions is creating my own custom guitars. I don't have a wood shop, so I buy the bodies and necks from Warmoth, which makes stunning creations. I do the fretwork, finish, assembly and all the wiring myself. My hands are covered with solder burn marks. When I am finished and plug it in for the first time, it's like being there when your kid is born (not really, but you know what I mean. Nothing is like a person being born) And you hear that newborn for the first time...MAGIC! But what I do is nothing like this guy. These are just on a whole other level
@einarabelc5 7 жыл бұрын
Six String Löve Why would you burn by soldering a few electronic components? Ever thirty thought about taking a class for v that?
@scotty362100 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but you are assembling pre-made guitar parts, NOT creating Custom Guitars! And if you have burn marks all over your hands from a few little solder joints....you are doing something WRONG!!!
@MaJuice209 3 жыл бұрын
@@scotty362100 let him have his fun!
@AxiomApe 6 жыл бұрын
Simon Farmer of Gus Guitars you are incredibly talented. That is an absolutely beautiful guitar.
@MrGordonGartrelle 7 жыл бұрын
We saw your guitar displayed in the soundstage of Paisley Park this weekend.
@luizmaranhao4824 8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic artist! Your guitars are amazing!
@georgegeorgopoulos6014 8 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful guitars I've ever seen! Beautiful story!
@buddhistarmy 8 жыл бұрын
keep up the good work!
@markd4768 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 🎸🎼
@AmeliaAshley 7 жыл бұрын
The guitar is breath taking! I'm sure Prince loved it.
@BiRDiEHere 6 жыл бұрын
I'm happy for this guy to make Prince's last guitar. Good work man! :)
@RandomNest 8 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an honor it must have been for the maker to his work in Prince's hand in the last photo taken of him live on stage. Wow!
@TheNinjagirl95 7 жыл бұрын
It's on display now at Paisley Park. It's gorgeous. So unique.
@CraigMansfield 7 жыл бұрын
Ohhh respect to you. The guitar looked amazing.
@MichaelMaxwell747 8 жыл бұрын
I love your passion for what you do!
@michaeljulien4274 8 жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful guitar! Would of so wished that Simon could have had that conversation with Prince. :( #PrinceGoneTooSoon Simon, your guitar creations are stunning, man!
@glenwanty9453 7 жыл бұрын
Michael Julie
@bones3988 4 жыл бұрын
My uncle who I've never met (my moms brother) Zeke Clark also built a guitar for him. He worked with Prince for awhile.
@oaktree313 5 жыл бұрын
Who knows maybe the fact he's holding the guitar shows hes appreciating the guitar & maybe he was about to debut a new song at some stage with this guitar & he did love his guitars
@YardenZada 5 жыл бұрын
the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen!! unbelievable craftsmanship, truly a time piece much like hand build swiss watches, never seen such craftsmanship stunning!
@archiejackson2315 5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@vivelafrance7968 8 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful guitar you designed and created for him. It's great you saw that picture of him holding it up proudly. He probably wanted to call you (as one artist to another) & to tell you how much he liked it & to ask you to do a specific feature detail on the next of many he'd order from you.
@tuskbedro 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful,... What a talented man,... Like Wow,...
@willisjr12169 5 жыл бұрын
So heartbreaking Prince I miss you so much brother. God bless sir!!
@ellisacklin514 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful instrument. He had so much music left in him to share and that guitar looks like it would have been a part of it. Just tragic in all ways 💜
@LM-fb4kj 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Stunning.🎸🎸💟💜☮️
@anuncolonizedmind6296 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That guitar is gorgeous! He is as talented at making guitars, as prince is at making music. He should be making a Fortune 💜
@nv1493 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful craftsmanship by a very nice person.
@DJkevinvega 7 жыл бұрын
great looking guitar!
@AxiomApe 6 жыл бұрын
Wow. What an interesting story. I am glad he at least got the guitar as well. A bit bittersweet.
@kelleydavis873 5 жыл бұрын
I believe he really enjoyed your craftsmanship, he could have used any one of his guitars - it was yours he chose to use. I miss him so very badly, he was my all time favorite musician and he will remain my favorite until I am finished walking this planet. Blessings to you and congratulations on making it into his hands!!!
@SteveV74 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitars!!
@joanmilton9986 7 жыл бұрын
That guitar is beautiful. I'm sure he loved.
@Lalabean65 8 жыл бұрын
I wish you too could have spoke with him...
@p1nesap 4 жыл бұрын
Neat interview.
@africanhistory 8 жыл бұрын
Sad story about a beautiful artist and a beautiful instrument
@davesgrowboxesuk7568 6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding workmanship.
@carrrexx7190 5 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous 🎶
@BetoAzamar 7 жыл бұрын
So cool but so sad at the same time. Beautiful Guitar...
@kakaited 6 жыл бұрын
a humble man ... with great job
@nyabinghidjehutti8855 8 жыл бұрын
Wow! I would love to have a guitar like that!
@vanderson5226 8 жыл бұрын
that guitar is beautiful. wow.
@veerchasm1 6 жыл бұрын
Losing Prince was devastating. The fact that this guitar maker will not be able bless Prince with more tools of creation is sad 😢
@brianangeht 6 жыл бұрын
Very humble guy
@tdalb8985 6 жыл бұрын
A piece of art.
@ABN6565 7 жыл бұрын
Man I miss my brother. never thought he'd effect me like this
@piijay14 3 жыл бұрын
Whatta awesome story!
@pippipster6767 6 жыл бұрын
He was a great guitar player - and that guitar was right up his street. Sad loss.
@mungogerryjnr 2 жыл бұрын
He did get the guitar ❤️😎
@rmarielael4683 8 жыл бұрын
What great craftsmanship Gus...simply a work of art. Where can we get one. How can I contact you. Keep up the great work...Prince maybe gone but thank you. God bless you.
@heavystarch100 Жыл бұрын
We lost a LOT💔💜💜💜
@Whosnaana 6 жыл бұрын
cette guitare est d un raffinement et d une beautée !...........
@katkal3 8 жыл бұрын
great craftsman
@KOPunch-xb3tp 8 жыл бұрын
man, your work is bad ass !!! I would love to pay you to make a bass for me !!!
@MichaelSmith-ow9rw 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar. :)
@walterharris4681 8 жыл бұрын
If he was still alive, I would have wished that he did a photo shoot with it like he has done with his other guitars. Now we only have 1 picture - a back view of him with it (showing it to his fans) at one of his last concerts.
@patrickmanning2591 Жыл бұрын
💜I got to hold this guitar at Paisley Park on my ultimate tour.Bruno Mars now owns the matching Bass
@LEBARRON2009 8 жыл бұрын
...BEAUTIFUL GUITAR !
@cyberghost4043 3 жыл бұрын
This man made the most epic guitars that screams beautiful notes
@paulvanduivenbode2112 8 жыл бұрын
Prince's own purple cloud is now for sale on ebay! incredible!!
@officergregorystevens5765 7 жыл бұрын
Props for using a Roland Cube to do the testing :)
@desmusiqabouttheebass9600 8 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@meloneymoore8856 Жыл бұрын
Myself who is a long time skilled rock guitar player, I've had some Amazing custom built guitars myself. I often refer to my electric guitars as my best friends, intimate companions and my life long partners.
@fenno1979 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@tonydanza5495 7 жыл бұрын
what an incredible human being
@fixxtorque4157 6 жыл бұрын
What magic this man creates
@mance02 6 жыл бұрын
I need that black and gold joint.
@MusicMikeRay 8 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@KleyDeJong 8 жыл бұрын
Anyone know or have a link to that performance of Purple Rain that is played a few times in this video?
@funyun000 8 жыл бұрын
yeah thats from 1 of his old arsenio hall performances.
@LandingNow 8 жыл бұрын
its his most viewed purple rain preformance
@shemeciahaskell322 8 жыл бұрын
+Heavy Gauge actually Prince's Superbowl Purple Rain performance is the most viewed.
@user-pz1ib2qt8v 7 жыл бұрын
futuristic, elegant guitar....
@carmenarms4617 8 жыл бұрын
Prince would have told you that is is a great guitar. You can tell he likes it very much because he is showing it off. It is a beautiful guitar Guss.
@davidpinto8520 3 жыл бұрын
I've lost mobility on my left leg. The pain is excruciating.
@thetruckersmanifesto3873 5 жыл бұрын
There’s no doubt now.
@timenswijtink 8 жыл бұрын
genuine
@rickyvalenzuela4481 7 жыл бұрын
True genius
@tekstypawelh 7 жыл бұрын
I would like to buy black Cloud Guitar, have I chance? Where I can buy it?
@ashpar21 8 жыл бұрын
that guitar is sweet, glad Prince got to jam with it..
@tristanambrester 6 жыл бұрын
*woop ditty scoop* And cool guitar
@richierich4604 7 жыл бұрын
he had it at his last concert in Atl
@richardvictor9597 3 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that next Prince´s guitar would be a Harley Benton Dullahan. Not sure though.
@angelomelville9084 5 жыл бұрын
Give this man a Lifetime Pension and a street with his name.
@filipladan7756 4 жыл бұрын
Anyone know of an official replica that I can buy?
@Whosnaana 5 жыл бұрын
3 years ago...
@GregRickard 6 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing. Anyone know what the price was?
@michaeldavis2585 6 жыл бұрын
Sad for sure
@legoshi6531 5 жыл бұрын
Not even Dime knew this guy seriosly i just came here for that cool looking guitar
@omarm7969 6 жыл бұрын
This is pretty intense..
@johanndaart7326 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of more traditional style guitars, but this one is exceptional. In the context of other Prince guitars it's much slicker, streamlined and simple... While it's not simple at all, it's a complex, but elegant guitar. Amazing.
@Lucait 4 жыл бұрын
so sad :(
@eeshsinger 5 жыл бұрын
the dude makes cool guitars where can i buy one
@mbradshaw6760 5 жыл бұрын
As everyone else has said , you should feel very proud of your exceptional talent and of course the guitar is brilliant genuinely. Life I know is not all about money , but people like you (nice good people) should be making more money with your talent , if only to help others . What an absolutely lovely bloke , I'm a guitarist and I took a liking to him straight away , yes I'm heterosexual lol but some people have a humble way that will always make them a winner in life , this gentleman seems to be one of them. I wish you nothing but good luck , & the guitar looked stunning . Thanks for the video .
sean d
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