Interview with Doyle Dykes

Jeremy · #1 07-22-2019, 06:32 PM

srick · #2 07-22-2019, 06:40 PM

I had the pleasure of meeting Doyle and hearing him in a vary small setting back when he was a Guild artist. Just an amazing player!

llew · #3 07-22-2019, 06:46 PM

That last Guild...the black D-55...what an incredible voice. WOW!

merlin666 · #4 07-22-2019, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by llew

That last Guild...the black D-55...what an incredible voice. WOW!

It's brand new model only two made available for $3900.

srick · #5 07-23-2019, 03:49 AM

While Doyle was a Guild artist, Ren Ferguson created the DD6MC: an instrument made to Doyle’s specs. It’s a deep body guitar;the back and sides are an incredible piece of quilted maple. Besides its visual appeal, this guitar had amazing string separation. Strumming a chord, you could hear every note clearly.

I don’t believe that Guild made too many of these, maybe 50 at most. It’s on my ‘If I win the lottery list.’

jazzguy · #6 07-23-2019, 04:36 AM

Truly a virtuoso and a great guy. Love it.

Wade Hampton · #7 07-23-2019, 05:26 AM

Okay, you guys must know something that I don’t know: you’re talking about Doyle Dykes as a Guild artist endorser in the past tense. So is that video a few years old and he’s since moved on to working with some other guitar company?

whm

llew · #8 07-23-2019, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by merlin666

It's brand new model only two made available for $3900.

So the standard/regular D-55 doesn't sound like that?

difalkner · #9 07-23-2019, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

Okay, you guys must know something that I don’t know: you’re talking about Doyle Dykes as a Guild artist endorser in the past tense. So is that video a few years old and he’s since moved on to working with some other guitar company?

whm

I also met Doyle when he was with Guild, in a small setting with 50 in attendance. But I think he's with Taylor now, Wade, or at least was for a while. I haven't checked lately, though.

David

riorider · #10 07-23-2019, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by difalkner

I also met Doyle when he was with Guild, in a small setting with 50 in attendance. But I think he's with Taylor now, Wade. I haven't checked in a while, though.

David

From his website:
"July 3, 2019

Here’s a video of me at Cream City Music featuring the Godin Doyle Dykes model Multiac guitar. People are asking me about these and I do know they will be available through the end of this year. It is a limited run and these are great guitars to have. For more information check the Godin site for dealers in your area. When these guitars run out they will not be available any longer. This also comes with the blessings of my current company Guild guitars as we are all guitar fans and love the opportunity to offer something uniquely special. Happy Picking!"

Doyle was with Taylor for decades, now with Guild (for about the last 5-6 years, I think).

Great player, great man!

Phil

srick · #11 07-23-2019, 06:37 AM

I believe Doyle is with Jim Olson now. The Taylor gig was before the Guild gig. And I'm pretty sure, there was someone else in between Guild and Jim Olson. It almost sounds like trying to keep track of someone's multiple marriages. (Edit - as I was posting, RioRider figured it out - Godin)

David - you must have been up in New Hartford, CT for the Let's Meet Guild Fest (as was I)! By any chance, did you grow up in that area?

The Growler · #12 07-23-2019, 07:52 PM

Doyle was with Guild before Fender sold them. Then he worked with Robert Godin and Lloyd Baggs on the limited edition Godin Multiac, which as referenced above is still available until the end of the year.

Doyle is with Guild again. Stay tuned to see what develops.

Doyle has several Olsons. The first was a gift. The others he bought. Doyle is a guitar nut as bad as any here. Check out his song "Guitar Poor" for a little tongue in cheek humor. It's great!

pattste · #13 07-23-2019, 07:59 PM

I saw Doyle live at the Iridium in New York City a few years ago and also met him at a Godin clinic here in Montreal. Great player and a very spiritual man with some really beautiful stories to share.

difalkner · #14 07-23-2019, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by srick

I believe Doyle is with Jim Olson now. The Taylor gig was before the Guild gig. And I'm pretty sure, there was someone else in between Guild and Jim Olson. It almost sounds like trying to keep track of someone's multiple marriages. (Edit - as I was posting, RioRider figured it out - Godin)

David - you must have been up in New Hartford, CT for the Let's Meet Guild Fest (as was I)! By any chance, did you grow up in that area?

No sir, Louisiana boy through and through. I saw him at Shreveport Music and I guessed at 50 in attendance but it might have been closer to 40, now that I think about it. And given the timeframe he would have been with Taylor when I saw him so I guess I got that wrong, too, based on what I'm reading in these posts!

I saw him twice, both times at S'port Music and a couple of years apart. Both times were by invitation only to keep from over filling the store but I know the owner and got the invite both times.

David

lkingston · #15 07-23-2019, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Growler

Doyle was with Guild before Fender sold them. Then he worked with Robert Godin and Lloyd Baggs on the limited edition Godin Multiac, which as referenced above is still available until the end of the year.

I just got one of these on eBay. It plays with the ease of an electric but gives you a very good amplified sound. It’s a great guitar for loud gigs particularly. It is really a player’s instrument. Great for virtuoso playing. For intimate gigs I would rather use my Martin and dual source pickup, but on a big stage where feedback and unknown sound engineers are factors, this is just awesome!