The story of Brad Paisley's Christmas present to me, the ensuing effort on my part to reciprocate, how it led to a new Dr. Z amp, and a further push for Celestion to make a higher wattage alnico speaker. #askzac #guitartech #telecaster
OH MY! So honored that you took the time to watch, Z. That was a really special time, and I can't thank you enough for making my job easier, and frankly that much more fun.
Merry Christmas Zac, and thank you for your contribution to the Brad Paisley, Dr Z collaboration. I first purchased the Z Wreck and then the DB4 and finally a used Maz 18, all combo amps and I pair one of them, depending on the size of the venue, with my '67 Fender Super Reverb. In my opinion Dr Z makes the best amplifiers in today's new amplifier market.
I'm so happy to be a part of your community, Zac. You're the real deal and you never fail to tell an interesting story. This Christmas story and Brad's painting (who knew?) was one of the best. Have a very Merry Christmas, Zac. 🙏
Wow Zac, I had no idea Brad painted either, let alone so well. Amazing that he thought enough of you to take the time to do that. I like Dr Pepper too, and I think it tastes best in a can.
Thank you for sharing this story, and you are a helluva story teller, which is always that much easier when its all true! I have been able to brighten the day of a few people by just sharing this video. Thank you, Sir. Merry Christmas and God Bless
Great story. I had a Celestion Gold speaker retrofitted to a Cornell Voyager 20 combo (fitted with 2 x 6V6 tubes), which I used for a few years and once lent to Larry Carlton. I was once telling John Jorgenson about the Gold and that he should check it out, but to my surprise he told me that he actually had quite a lot to do with the design of the Gold speaker - it could even have been a signature speaker but it never happened that way. I understand that John now uses a Celestion Ruby (or four!).
John told me that the sig speaker came to a halt. And I think Weber selling tons of 50-watt alnicos made Celestion restart the project. Too bad John didn't get any credit.
Merry Christmas Zac. Ive been enjoying your channel for almost a year now. Great stories and content. My daughter got the guy who has a ton of gear a 3 string cigar box guitar. What cool gift. So greatfull family and friends. Heres hoping for a return to some what normal for 2021. Really miss just going to hear some live music.
Merry Christmas, Zac.......discovering your videos this year has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise miserable year. I love the Dr Z story, and it reminded me a little of an amp guy I used to use 20+ years ago. He was very talented at "reviving" old amps, and he kind of specialized in taking old, decrepit amps and re-building them into something great but totally different. He loved to take an old Silvertone Twin Twelve (you know, the Model 1484) and gutting them.....and cloning something like a Tweed Twin or Vibrolux. He often said you may see an artist on stage with a recognizable amp.....but you never knew for sure what the "guts" were in that amp. I have an old Lafayette PA amp head, that is basically a Tweed Deluxe circuit inside. Now, when I see someone using an amp onstage, I don't always assume it's a stock, factory model. Anyway.....best wishes for the new year!!!!!!
So generous of you to share this story! Thank you for all the work you do. We are blessed! I hope that you and your loved ones are enjoying beautiful moments and wish you to double (if not more) your subscriptions. As for me and as I mentioned it before, my goal this year will be to get my hands on a Telecaster. I'm back at work, it will be a slow recovery but heck, I will make this dream come true. Needless to say that your channel is an inspiration and a great source of info. Thank you for everything M. Zac.
As someone who had a 2x12 combo Prescription ES, I can definitely relate to not being able to use it in certain rooms! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I bought a used Dr Z Prescription ES head years ago...a red one. I ordered a matching red 212 Dr Z cabinet and holy cow - I've never to this day played an amp that sounds as good with single coil pickups. The shop I used to bias & re-tube my amps was trying to buy it from me for that reason. Eventually I sold it for a more manageable Dr Z Maz 18 Jr 112 combo that I still own and enjoy.
Merry Christmas Zac and Family . Hope you have a Great one . And thank you for all the interviews and the tips . You have one of the best channels that I subscribed to . You five watt world , and Rick Beato are the top three hahaha . 🎅🎸
I picked up an RX Jr while visiting Nashville years ago at The Rock Block because of Brad's tone. The Jr is "only" 15 watts, but it was still stinkin' loud! Merry Christmas Zac & family, and thank you for sharing your life with us!
Great story. Funny how just one act of kindness can sometimes trigger so many other good things. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.
Great story! I actually bought the Prescription ES purely because I was such a BP fan. It was a red 2x12 combo I found at the Nashville Guitar Center. It would shake the freaking walls!!! Incredible amp. I just should have gotten a lower watt house friendly amp. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Zac!! Another great video and story. Keep them coming sir. Will play some extra DRB vids these days. 👍🏻🎄Nice mentioning these Westwood one radio recordings. Got two vinyl LP’s from them.
Merry Christmas Zack, I have really enjoyed your stories and insights. Looking forward to another year of them. In particular I really enjoyed your guitar effects show with your petals.
Merry Christmas Zac; playing on my Christmas treat to myself, Wampler Paisley drive, just love what is does for a Tele. Love the EQ selector switch. Be another good episode. Also now interested in a Esquire with Brad’s secret agent option, good 2021 project. Church band got back up and running late October and we did Eve Mass last night, so fun to be playing in a group again.
Merry Christmas and thank you for the great content. This community is a positive thing and has helped all of us cope with the stresses of this year. God bless everyone, Merry Christmas, and here’s to a healthy, hopeful new year!
Merry Christmas, Zac! Congratulations on the growth of your channel! You have no idea how much I look forward to watching your videos. We have very similar tastes and many of the same heroes. I have learned a lot and am incredibly grateful to have found your channel this year. Best wishes and may 2021 bring you much happiness and success!
Merry Christmas! Great painting! Also; who on Earth doesn’t love John Jorgenson? I got a pair of those Weber VST Blue Bulldogs in my Don Butler (The Toneman) tweaked early Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo RI. Just heard about that car bomb going off in Nashville, stay safe.
Merry Christmas to you Zac, thanks for all the videos this year, I really enjoy your storytelling. Best wishes to you and your family for a good 2021. Take care.....
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Your channel is fantastic. I’ve recommended it to many of my friends. Hope you have a blessed New Year. I’m looking forward to seeing lots more Ask Zac!
Picture was VeryCooL !!! Also the Z’s are just the best, I really love the Sparkle I get even at living room level, StangRay/Mazaratti/Zwrek , Don’t think Dr.Z has made an amp that I wouldn’t like !!! Oh almost ForGoT does Brad still think he’s SPECIAL ??? Haven’t seen a text from them lately .
Happy Holidays! Still have my Tremelo before my Overdrive because of your food for thought video. I’m keeping it that way because it sounds great to me. I’m just a simple pedal steel dude though. I’m sure actual guitarists have their reasons to do otherwise.
Merry Christmas!! Congrats on growing the channel. Your videos are informative and a pleasure to watch. I also enjoy yout interviews in truetone podcast. Thanks for sharing with us your experience and knowledge.
The reason I subscribed... you provide great content in a no BS "look at me way"... one of the very few in the youtube guitar world, great work and Merry Christmas to you and your family sir!
John Jorgenson is the best- and he's just such a great guy. Last time I saw him which was at a J2B2 bluegrass gig about six years ago. I asked him if, as he lived in Nashville he could do me a favour and he said he would try. I asked him if he could get Mandy Barnett to come to the UK. John said, "I know her but not as well as Jon Randall- ask him". So I did, and he's another really great guy but Mandy has not been over, which is a shame. She said she had played Belfast- but that's on the other island!
@@AskZac I bought the album "The Art of the Archtop" just over eight years ago- I was listening to it and then on track three, an amazing female vocalist blew me away with her version of "Love Me Or Leave"- my first introduction to Mandy and I have been a huge fan ever since! She did play just one gig in England back in 2012 which is the year I first heard her on that CD. Bill Kirchen played that festival and he told me although he had not heard of her before, she blew him away as well. In my opinion she's the very best. Merry Christmas Zac- and a Happy 2021. Here's that song that made me a big fan: music.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_TqEMd_tKAg.html
Well, it sure sounds like you've got some great friendships, Zac. Not everyone will go to the trouble to paint an AC30 and a Tele (and a Dr Pepper) for them. Have a great Christmas, Zac I've really enjoyed your stories, playing and the channel overall. Have a good one, from DownUnder !!
