Willie Nelson's Guitar 'Trigger' Gets a Check-Up

Mark Erlewine the long time conservator of Willie Nelson's guitar, Trigger, gives this iconic instrument it's annual check-up.

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[torontoyao]

That guitar can not go to a private owner when he's gone. It needs to be in a museum. 100%

[Trappercal]

Probably one of the most legendary instruments of all time. The sound of that guitar and Willie's voice are welded together.

[jwinnell]

The best luthier in the world and an awesome person. Great to see you, Mark! I wish that I still lived in Austin. I have a couple guitars that desperately need your skill and magic.

[juanespinosa]

Must be an honor just to be holding Willie Nelson, s guitar.You, re work.must be great if he left it for you to repair.He, s a living legend.

[edbur]

I saw Willie playing this guitar live a week ago at the Gorge in Washington state. At 92 he's still doing shows, plays great and sounds great. This guitar (and Willie) is absolutely iconic. ❤

[paulc.sachsejr.]

I'm a mechanic, I've had the same cresent and channel lock for 30 years. I couldn't imagine doing my job without them. I GET IT!!!

[wteverisgud]

They shouldn't do anything to it and put it in a museum. That's a piece of music history right there.

[mikeb]

The stories that 🎸 could tell and the people and places along the way.. WOW

[John-vwwf]

To be able to hold that in your hands would be such an incredible feeling. Trigger looks like he's lived

[duaneoestreich]

I held Hanks Guitar at the Magic Bag In Ferndale Michigan. Met Hank The III there and stayed after the show.. he let us hold it and wrap cords with him. Very blessed day.
Thanks Hank. III 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 MICHIGAN

[dirtyDROID]

I read somewhere that Willie said he'll keep going as long as Trigger does... so keep fixing it up with your wonderful magic!

[Twinhit]

Of all the most famous guitars, Trigger is THE Definitive guitar's guitar.
Absolutely legendary workhorse.

[kennylee]

This man has made some of the hottest sounding guitars on this planet, , , , props to you Mr Erlewine, , , and Mr Nelson

[mrreemann]

I'm predicting that will end up in the Smithsonian Museum.

[Wickedstickyflowers]

What an honor to work on that you must be a skilled craftsman, sir

[hicksfromthesticks]

Anyone saying they should put that in a museum is crazy, Willie oughta be buried with that guitar when it’s his time, it’s an extension of his soul!

[herbertjayzimmer]

One of the highlights of my life was a Willie Nelson concert in Sisters OR.
My friends, him and his guitar. Next to Heaven.

[billphipps]

I was lucky enough to to see him play it decades ago.
just tore it up.
I couldn't believe how good he was..
made that thing sing...
sounded great !
and dont get me started on his singing...the voice of angels...

[robertbronson]

I love that man
He’s an amazing musician, songwriter, performer, etc. and an amazing person.
How much the world can be like him

[debb]

That guitar is truly old & full of Willie's lufe!!