I can't quite figure this one out..

[American Red]

I did my research.
I read all of the latest posts.
I played every Taylor acoustic I could get my hands on.
I even bought a $20.00 amp..

But this guitar on YouTube sounds better than mine does..

Is it because he has a better amp?
Take a look and see..

I bet I need a better amp..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJXHfdeeGag

Mine does seem to have better tone, but there is something special about his guitar.. Just sounds better than mine.

[Captain Jim]

Maybe it's the T-5?    

[mgap]

After seeing Doyle Dykes in concert I felt like throwing all my guitars away.  But wait, it must have been the T5.

[American Red]

Ahh... I think I figured it out.. 

I took a 30 year break with no Guitar.
For three weeks I have been practicing hard. (a couple of good hours a week).

He performs..

I bet he does it for fun, but when people provide him with a place to play and then give him a whole lot money, well, I bet that makes him even happier.
What a lucky guy.

I am going to have to practice three hours a week..

Yep, three hours ought to do it..
I will really try and step it up..

Now this next guy plays a beat up guitar..
I am surprised it can stay in tune.
If I was his father I would have taken his first Guitar away from him..
This probably is his first Guitar.. 
Fool, does not even know much about how to properly play a Guitar, he just abuses it..
Another Jimi Hendrix, thats all I got to say

Bet he never even wipes it down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hb7DYgcwSo&feature=autoplay&list=PLAABA9003504B0692&playnext=2

I tried this song last night, but I fell off the bed...

Or if you tire easily, try this much shorter version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuuBKuPZUuI&feature=rellist&playnext=1&list=PLAABA9003504B0692

Oh, and look....
No Pick Guard....


 

[michaelw]

it could be the amp ...
or, it could be the person behind the guitar (no amp)

a lil' un
a bit bigger
solid top
adirondack/maple

i've met Doyle a few times -
he's definitely been blessed & he continues sharing with people well after he's done playing

make an effort to go see him some time when he's in your area

[Captain Jim]

I tried this song last night, but I fell off the bed...

Or if you tire easily, try this much shorter version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuuBKuPZUuI&feature=rellist&playnext=1&list=PLAABA9003504B0692

Oh, and look....
No Pick Guard....

Do you suppose putting that first scratch in the guitar bothered him?? 

Fun to watch.     At what point should one switch to bongos?   

[Picker 'n Grinner]

I bought the amp ... For some reason my guitar still does not sound like that.

[CodeBlueEMT]

I bought the amp ... For some reason my guitar still does not sound like that.

 Welcome to my world. 

[mgap]

it could be the amp ...
or, it could be the person behind the guitar (no amp)

a lil' un
a bit bigger
solid top
adirondack/maple

i've met Doyle a few times -
he's definitely been blessed & he continues sharing with people well after he's done playing

make an effort to go see him some time when he's in your area

Although I have never had a conversation with Doyle, I did get to see him do a short set at Guitar town, his genuine likeable personality shines.  His guitar prowess is awesome.