My Favorite Luthiers | Episode 4 | Ervin Somogyi | feat. Billy Presnell

For the fourth installment of "My Favorite Luthiers” I visit with 7 incredible guitars from the workshop of Ervin Somogyi--ranging from his very first steel string ever made to his most recent Brazilian 00 to leave the shop in 2024.

Working at Dream Guitars since November of 2023 has provided the rare opportunity to experience each of his models in a variety of tonewoods. From his Classical model to his beloved “Mod D” (Modern Dreadnought) that arguably put him on the map. Each sound clip was captured with the same recording chain and engineer, with no effects added. (Thanks, Greg!)

As in previous episodes, I spend a few minutes to speak about my experience with the luthier’s guitars, as well as the builder’s history and their contributions to the world of modern steel string guitar making. If you’re unfamiliar with Ervin’s work, it is my great privilege to share with you this slice of guitar heaven…I am sent to the moon anytime I get to sit with one of his builds. They work incredibly well for how I play, and each guitar has so much individual personality and soul. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps:
0:00 The 000 - "Airborne" in CGDGBE tuning
1:41 The 00 - "Wichita Lineman" arrangement in Drop D tuning
4:06 The Jumbo "Appalachia Fog" in DADGAD tuning
6:48 Discussion
12:44 The Mod D - "Alchemy of Time" by Billy Presnell
14:34 The Mod D II - Standard Tuning
15:35 "The First Ever" - DADGAD tuning
16:25 The Classical - Standard Tuning
18:03 The OM "River" by Al Petteway in DADGBD tuning

Special thanks:
-Billy Presnell, Performance
-Logan Wells, Photography
-Greg Sipes, Recording

More info and media on Somogyi Guitars:
www.esomogyi.com

Tablature for “Airborne”, “Solitude” and my arrangement of “Wichita Lineman” available at www.dustinfurlow.com/tabs

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