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George Benson with Glen Campbell – “Affirmation” | Rare 1976 Live Performance
Posted on 3/9/26 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 3/9/26 at 2:08 pm
Glen Campbell was a studio musician in Los Angeles for about 4 years before he had his first hit (Gentle On My Mind) as a singer. He was part of the famed Wrecking Crew.
Here he is trading chops with George Benson
Here he is trading chops with George Benson
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Posted on 3/9/26 at 2:15 pm to L.A.
Both were great.
Benson was one of the most tasteful guitarists of all time.
Benson was one of the most tasteful guitarists of all time.
Posted on 3/9/26 at 2:54 pm to L.A.
Glen's guitar looks like a Tele with an Ovation neck and head. Anyone know what it is?
Posted on 3/9/26 at 3:16 pm to Red Boarman
It's an Ovation Strat copy. Probably custom made.
I've never seen one before.
I've never seen one before.
Posted on 3/9/26 at 4:09 pm to Red Boarman
That’s the Ovation Viper, inspired by the Telecaster
Ovation made them from the late 70s through the early 80s
Ovation made them from the late 70s through the early 80s
Posted on 3/9/26 at 4:22 pm to L.A.
Pure musicianship for these two. George Benson
is never mentioned when bringing up discussions about the greatest guitarists, but like Jeff Beck, he could "will" his guitar to make the exact sound that he wanted and it flowed out so smoothly without any cracks or seams.
is never mentioned when bringing up discussions about the greatest guitarists, but like Jeff Beck, he could "will" his guitar to make the exact sound that he wanted and it flowed out so smoothly without any cracks or seams.
Posted on 3/9/26 at 5:05 pm to L.A.
Just recently saw a video of Benson doing Wichita Lineman. Very good.
Posted on 3/9/26 at 6:14 pm to L.A.
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That’s the Ovation Viper, inspired by the Telecaster
That thing that Glenn is playing, isn't a viper or inspired by a Telecaster.
It's definitely based on a Stratocaster.
Resembles a CBS era Dan Smith Strat with 2 humbuckers.
Pretty sure it's a custom thing.
Posted on 3/9/26 at 6:45 pm to auggie
You’re right.
It’s the Ovation Ultra GS. Evidently Ovation only made the model for one year, 1984
It’s the Ovation Ultra GS. Evidently Ovation only made the model for one year, 1984
Posted on 3/9/26 at 6:53 pm to L.A.
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Evidently Ovation only made the model for one year, 1984
That probably explains why I've never seen one.
The only other thing is, that video was made in 1976.
Maybe GS stands for Glenn's Strat.
This post was edited on 3/9/26 at 6:56 pm
Posted on 3/9/26 at 7:23 pm to auggie
That sounds plausible. Glen is playing a prototype that eventually got rolled out to the public for a year
Posted on 3/9/26 at 8:20 pm to hogcard1964
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Benson was one of the most tasteful guitarists of all time.
Took in one of his shows in 1984 at Gammage Auditorium at Arizona State. He was so impressive.
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