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Location: NJ | Just got the latest issue of 20th century guitar and it has been reported that the Chinery Collection was sold to a West coast collector named Michael Indelicato. He stated that because of the size of the collection he will sell many of them off. That makes me rather sad.
As some of you may or may not know I was a friend of Scott's. Not only a business associate but we considered ourselves friends. Scott was a unique guy, always mysterious, always laughing and always out to have a good time. I admit that I got wrapped up in some of his pranks at times and we would call each other late at night and just laugh ourselves silly.
I am not so sure what Scott intended with his collection. He was first and foremost a business man and I am sure he was looking at it as an investment. He also was a player and I did hear him play a few times, he was an average good player, nothing spectacular but he was not totally incompetent at the fingerboard like many suggested. I know that some of the guitars remained with the family the d'angelico can opener and the blue guitars for example. I hoped to see some of these in the Smithsonian but things change.
An interesting fact is that at the "blue guitar" party at his home was where I sat at a table with Bill Kaman, Chris Martin and a few other guitar notables eating dinner. Now that was a strange night and party. Johnny Winter performed to less than 50 of us by the pool. Also performing were Tom Bresh and a few others that I have long forgotton.
Every fall I get a little meloncholy thinking of his untimely passing and how his influence is so sorely needed today in the vintage guitar market. I miss my friend, he provided many good times for me and many others. I hope he is in a better place. |
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Location: SoCal | Al,
I don't know anything about this person. Please tell me more. |
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Location: NJ | I remember when the Blue Guitars were on exhibit at the Guggenheim in Manhattan. I never did make it over there to see 'em.
Wish I had. |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Paul, et al., check this out:
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Location: Scotland | Paul, I may have a spare copy of the book "The Chinery Collection" in which case I'll bring it over with me. Failing that the book has been repackeaged as something like "The History Of American Guitars" and is worth having. |
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Location: UK | That is really sad to hear, that the collection is to be split up. I've read a number of articles about the collection over the years.
It would have made an excellent addition to something like the Smithsonian. I know that may sound rather grand but if Jazz is described the only "authentic" American art-form then the modern guitar must be on an equally important level.
Unless I am wrong - hasn't Steve Howe (just?) released an album using some of the Chinery instruments. My memory fails me, I can't remember who the other guitarist is that he collaborated with (could be wrong on both facts, btw). Must try to hunt down where I read it.
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | OOPS! Sorry, the link didn't work. Sounds like the subject is being covered well, though. |
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Location: NJ | Big Louis
the cd was Steve Howe and Martin Taylor. I had the pleasure to meet them both and interview them about the CD. Both were very nice and MONSTER players. Martin Taylor absolutely is a great player.
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check the links that seesquare provided there are some good articles there.
I know that Scott dreamed of a museum and I hope that his wife kept a few guitars back for the Smithsonian. Scott often told me he wanted to donate his collection to the Smithsonian for many people to be able to appreciate, but all plans chnage.
I think what is important to remember is that Scott above all else Scott was a business man and the "value" of the collection was very important to him along with the guitars. |
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Location: UK | Alex
Thanks for jogging my memory. I remember now, I read an interview in Guitarist with Steve Howe talking about recording the CD and I'd forgotten until your post that his collaborator was Martin Taylor. I've always been a staunch fan of Steve Howe (ever heard Yes' interpretation of "America"? imho Howe's solo on that track is _the_ best rock guitar solo I've ever heard). I'll have to track down the new CD on Amazon.co.uk
Unfortunately, I tend to trash most mags fairly quickly (or I drown under paper) and my memory isn't always the best, so thanks for reminding me.
Was that your interview I read in the magazine?
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Chinery collection sold end of an era