Marty Stuart: The Story of Clarence White & The Parsons/White StringBender | Guitar Stories

Absolutely the coolest story... what heritage !

I just saw them Friday night, he and that guitar are absolutely amazing

Marty uses the guitar as an instrument and we all have the joy of listening to it. All too often instruments end up in bank vaults or on a wall . Alas they become pieces of wood with no soul, they only come to life when they are plugged in and played

What a shame about Clarence

Marty Stuart is truly a class act. WOW

That is totally amazing. So sad that Clarence got killed but he lives on in Marty Stuart. Awesome. Thanks for sharing with me!

Before the Byrds Clarence and Parsons played on a band called Nashville West at a club with the same name in El Monte California. My dad seen them a few times and would marvel how fantastic the house band was. The internet came about, did some research and told dad that he was right as that house band was filled with legends.

It is truly an Iconic instrument and Marty is fully cognizant of the fact that he is the custodian of a piece of history.

Class act. We could stand to use more of Martys type out there.

definitely the person to keep that guitar playing

I think Clarence first appearence on Byrds song is Time Between in 1966

I could listen to Marty talk music all day.

Marty, you are the absolute right guy to own the “pull string”. Well done sir.🎸🇺🇸

I didn't know Steve Bannon played...

One of my favorite stories

this dude is so great

Didnt know Steve Bannon can shred on guitar!🤪🤪🤪

Marty's humble appreciation is what "earned him" that guitar. Of course that is my humble opinion.

Love to see so much honor in this story
Totally agree with Ed Wilson's comment : Talent +Humility+ class = Marty Stuart
Keep it and play it

Scott bannon can play

Marty Stuart.....a guitarists guitarist

When I first heard "You Ain't Going Nowhere", I thought to myself what a good pedal steel player the band had. I was pleasantly shocked to learn it was Clarence on his modified Tele. It made me appreciate his playing even more.

Rock-'n'-roll cowboy!

God bless you Marty Stewart, and your journey.

Fabulous fabulous history, and a learning curve. Blissful guitar Marty.

I was a young kid when Clarence White brought that guitar in to Clyde Wallich's music city. He was there to demo it for Mr Walllich. He was looking for a way to market the B Bender. Myself & a friend of mine were playing Stratocasters badly out of tune. Clarence couldn't take it anymore & came over & asked if he could show me a tuning technique for Stratocasters. I said sure & he taught me how to tune a Strat using the whammy bar. I still tune my Strat the way he taught me to this day, 60 years later. Mr Wallich came out & Clarence did an amazing demonstration on the B Bender. That was a day I'll never forget !!!

I wanted to comment on what a outstanding class act Marty Stuart is but the post before mine summed it up perfectly. My hats off to you Marty, that guitar could not be in better hands.

Hadn’t heard of Clarence W. until Tony Rice gave mention to how great he was on an instructional video. Tony has Clarence’s Martin D-28 that was saved from a fire.

Rawhide kid with Lester Flatt in Staten Island like 1978 Marty!

I never knew that. What an awesome story. Thank you Marty for sharing and contributing

Cool cat

Great music history story . Marty is a great humble good guy you can tell

i just want to touch it

so glad Marty got this guitar

What a beautiful guitar.

Outstanding.

Merci, Marty. You can hear his smile in his voice.
Clarence was taken too soon.
BTW there is a clip of Clarence playing with Earl Scruggs. That was part of a film about Earl's quest to stop the Vietnam War by David Hoffmann. I never knew about the Redneck Woodstock, it is well worth a watch.
Roger McGuinn doesn't come off as a nice guy in that film, and Earl cut short his playing session with him.

Clarence’s guitar is exactly where it should be. This man plays it as tastefully and understated as its previous owner. Those who can’t/won’t get past the hair, sparkly clothes, etc. you’re missing out. Marty’s the real deal. He’s put in the hours and work - he always says the only two jobs he’s ever had were Lester Flatt and Johnny Cash. Awesome resume in my book. Should open any door(s).

Marty, you got class and you DO deserve this guitar. We love hearing you play her.

What a nice story.

The guitar definitely belongs with Marty Stuart.

Marty is a good guy and has done so much for preservation of American Country Music history

great story. i like this guy!

Real music!

I kinda got teary eyed watching that!

Objects can have soul when humanity is poured into them.

Heard him last night in Augusta, GA and the Clarence Tele was magnificent. He and Kenny traded licks back and forth all night, Kenny’s it appears, is a G Bender, rather than a B-Bender. They both operate the same way and the beautiful steel-like tones are unmistakable. What a story .. and what a prize, for Country Music’s #1 Ambassador. Congrats Marty! I’ll give you 2x $1450 whenever you’re ready .. and you can keep the Nudie Suits 😇👍🏻

Such a beautiful story.

Dude is so humble Nobody else in the world should have that guitar but Marty 💕 🎸

Rock on Marty.