Comments on: John Adomono (Guitarist Fantastique)

By: Bowen Glover

Bowen Glover — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:20:18 +0000

Three of my brother have this album and has met this man back in the early 60s when it was recorded. He was a one man show and was playing an 12 string accustic guitar. He used whats called then a side man for his accompt. drums, vibes ext. The reason he bought it was so he could learn how to play Rhapisody in Blue and Malaguana off of it. I have never heard anyone to this day play it on guitar like him other than my brother and he is dead now.This was back in the show club days of the 60s-70s.I want to see if I can order it but do not see that info here.I do have an turntable with my stereo. If any one can give me an heads up ordering this again I would be much greatful.Send response to this to bowenh.glover@gmail.com
Eddie Van Halen wants to learn Guitar this is who he should listen to.John Adomono grew playing on the streets of New york City.Someone should try and get the big Record Companies to rerecord it again and put it out. Pass this along will ya!!
Thanks Bowen Glover
Seattle Wa.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:47:27 +0000

If you know how to do it, let me know!

By: Theron Macie

Theron Macie — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:26:50 +0000

Why didn’t you make all the other sites live links?

By: Echosonic27

Echosonic27 — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:06:26 +0000

I own Ray Butts’s EchoSonic #27. It has never been modified and works well. After a bit of internet research, it may have been possible that Ray had kept a card file with details on each amp he made. Does anyone have any information on the year of this amp, who bought it, date of purchase, etc? I was told that this may have been Ricky Nelson’s amp but that is as of yet unconfirmed. This amp has some issues – is there a schematic and/or parts list available for reference? I can be reached at: “echosonic27 at gmail dot com”. Any information on this historical amplifier would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:07:27 +0000

I have this record!!! I took possession of it years ago when my parents no longer had a record player. My father was in the service in the early 60′s and stationed in Honolulu. He and my mother were newlyweds at the time and attended that Beachcomber show where they bought the album. When I was a little kid my dad had copied the album to a reel to reel tape player and I would listen to it over and over. 40 some years later I still have the original album and am looking into putting it on cd so I can give mom and dad a copy they can listen to again!

By: Ron Behe

Ron Behe — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:51:19 +0000

Sorry so slow to answer, I just looked at this site again today. Carl was my cousin. Franklin Behee who made the guitars had two sons, Harold (my dad) and Russel. Russel had two son’s, Carl and Russel Junior. Carl actually made one or maybe two of the guitars under my grandfathers guidance. Russel Junior may have helped and ended up with a guitar that I was told he sold or pawned while in the Navy and this was the one Adomono’s Beachcomber’s cover. I also say on another web site that he just borrowed the guitar for the picture and was not playing it – I’m not sure this is true. I have the record but no way to play it so will need to listen for the unique sound of this instrument to see if he was playing it. It was used for Jerry Wallace’s Primrose Lane (gold record) and is pictured on the sheet music and record jacket. Also pictured on a album by Wayne Shanklin. I have all 3 plus the sheet music. I also have Jerry Wallaces first guiter. He traded it in on one with I think a little shorter fingerboard. It has his name on the case. I’m considering donating the guitar and a matching mandolin to the new Musical Instrument Muesum in Scottsdate ($240M world class place).
If anyone has any info on these guitars please let me know.
Ron Behee
ron.behee@yahoo.com

By: Nick Adomono

Nick Adomono — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 03:51:27 +0000

Wow!
Some interesting posts.
I was interested in John Arnold’s mainly because I am working on a project about my dad’s life, (I am the OTHER son, Kevin is my brother, Robert is my nephew).
John Arnold was talking about my father’s time in Memphis Tenn.
I really would like some more insight on that, because the only thing I remember hearing about my dad’s time in Memphis, is when he met up with Elvis, at a car dealership…(no Elvis did not buy him a car, Elvis & my Father were looking at 2 identical cars, one red, one blue. Elvis asked my Dad “Which one do you prefer”? My Dad said “The blue one”, & Elivs bought the red.)
Elvis then invited my Dad to Graceland for one of Elvis’ parties.
For some stupid reason I cannot remember anymore of the story.
So if my Dad went to party with Elvis, I forget.
Anyway…if John Arnold would like to get in contact with me I would appreciate it.

By: Julia @ Gretsch Guitars Online

Julia @ Gretsch Guitars Online — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:41:52 +0000

Hi there, just browsing for information for my Gretsch Guitars site. Can’t believe the amount of information out there. Wasn’t exactly what I was looking for, but nice site. Take care.

By: Doug

Doug — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 04:40:14 +0000

Ron: Do you know Carl Behee? He and his father were friends of Jack McMillan in the early 60′s and were Indian motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. I saw one of the guitars at the Behee’s home and recall its’ unique sound. Sadly, I have not seen the record or another lyric harp guitar since.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:41:21 +0000

Ron, I was able to find one on Ebay. Thanks for mentioning the guitar- I’m sure people would like to know where it came from.