Raspbernie Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Back in 2004, I was privileged to attend a Raspberries rehearsal for what was (at the time) to be their ONE AND ONLY reunion show. We all know what happened next! Anyway, seeing as it was the very first time I was ever in the same room with Eric, Wally, Dave and Jim—let alone have the chance to hear them play—I was in awe of the moment. One of the things I did was shoot high-resolution photos of Wally's vintage guitars, and thought I'd share them with you here. Our first photo is of Wally's circa 1967 Gibson Flying V. Wally played this very guitar on a number of Raspberries' tunes including "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" and "Tonight." Enjoy! Bernie 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 NICE very NICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Bernie...Wally's Flying V just jumped off my computer screen. It is so clear and vivid that I didn't even need my glasses!Thanks much!John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadie #3 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 And before anyone asks, YES everything is original except for the Grover tuning pegs. I replaced the original tuning pegs in 71 or 72. Other than that nothing has changed including the guitar strap which does not come off and has not since 1969 when I bought it. NO, the strings are not original, I have changed those thousands of times. Ernie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniekNY Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 what a thing of beauty...spectacular shot, Bernie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 You KNOW how I feel about that guitar Bernie and Ernie!!! It is a true work of art played by a master craftsman in my opinion..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT from Mo Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Very impressive indeed! Fantastic photo Bernie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinberries Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 so *thats* the guitar responsible for the massive crunch & tone in 'tonight'. nothing could've sounded better paired w/ EC's vox - both were at their strongest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECatw Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Oh..My! Pretty awesome! It's certainly a nice piece of history before my eyes. Wow! Great photo, Bernie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim From Wisconsin Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Awesome! Hey Ernie: Did Wally ever have pet names for his guitars? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 A gorgeous picture of a beautiful vintage piece. Well done Bernie, thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadie #3 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 NO, names .. other than; Did you really tune this??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Roadie #3 said: No names .. other than: Did you really tune this??? Good one, Ernie. Bernie, thanks for the pic.... Sharp as a tack! The only way it would look any better is if it were in use, and strapped on Wally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Aahahahha I can hear him saying it as well ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim From Wisconsin Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Roadie #3 said: NO, names .. other than; Did you really tune this??? Thanks Ernie - That is funny! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacote Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 .....the piccie gives me goosebumps.....and when wally plays it, i get a bit of proud flesh in the ol' levi's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Tommy are you wearing the Levi's at the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Mississippi Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I believe this deserves a [bump]. A classic, albeit too short (though I hope not under-appreciated) thread. Doesn't this photo make y'all smile? Best, LC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_O_L Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspathens Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Bernie, that picture just blows me away.What other inanimate objects pulse our minds in this manner?Excalibur?The Holy Grail?I remember visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just before the Raspberries' first reunion concert and gazing at the empty resting place from which this guitar had been removed. The empty spot sent chills down my spine. It was almost a (forgive me Father) religious experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 On 2/4/2009 at 8:57 AM, Raspbernie said: Back in 2004, I was privileged to attend a Raspberries rehearsal for what was (at the time) to be their ONE AND ONLY reunion show. We all know what happened next! Anyway, seeing as it was the very first time I was ever in the same room with Eric, Wally, Dave and Jim—let alone have the chance to hear them play—I was in awe of the moment. One of the things I did was shoot high-resolution photos of Wally's vintage guitars, and thought I'd share them with you here. A flying bump... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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