Is He Legit or Just Full Of Sh*t?! 

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Getting real tired of people bagging on the poor lad. Whether his music is anyone’s cup of tea or not, he’s clearly incredibly talented and seems like a genuinely chill guy. A lot of jealousy whenever he pops up online.

This young kid is extremely knowledgeable about his craft. To be quite blunt I am very impressed. I don't think Justin disagreed with a single thing this kid said. This here is a Great Video.

I love when older heads actually take the younger heads seriously and draw from them. We can all learn from each other. ❤

Tim Henson is really an talented kid and also really kind and humble I’ve see him in some small RU-vid channel just hanging out with them and teaching them guitar tricks.. I just love him ❤

They aren’t my cup of tea, but I can be honest and say they are all very talented. If everybody played the same, music would never evolve and be boring.

Very appreciative of Tim's guitar playing. I'm a boomer and it's so cool to see someone with that amount of skill and passion to be carrying the axe forward. All the power to him and his band.

You perfectly explained why the boomer bend is so important to guitarists. "The space between the notes - that's where we operate". It hits the entire spectrum between the note instead of chunky semi tones. I think you also helped explain why Tim's style is so neurologically appealing - its quite literally so much more natural than other styles of guitar and even music as a whole. It's exactly why classical string music has the same effect - fretless melodies that flow and grow naturally.

I don't normally watch these types of videos but figured I'd give yours a try because I'm a fan of Tim. You, my friend, are very funny and enjoyable to watch. Just like that, you gained a sub, and I appreciate your commentary.

I’ve seen them live three times and got to do the meet and greet, the whole band is really down to earth and just super chill. Surprisingly good live shows too, they’ve gotten better at not just standing still

“Always attempt alliteration.” Solid life advice.

can't believe how hyped I got from you singing, instantly recognised you and remembered you owning the charts for a while when I was a teen

In the beginning where he's talking about the thumb fretting, Tim's not really referring to the Hendrix-style chord fretting, which of course we can all do - he's talking specifically about the fact that for the song Neon, the root notes in question are like two whole steps below the rest of the chord.

I admire and respect the hell out of Tim Henson and the rest of the band. I don't really listen to them often because I find the music more cerebrally pleasing than emotively so. All 5 of these guys are world class top of the tier musicians and listening to Tim's expertise was really interesting.

Not into his music but I appreciate how incredibly proficient he is and he seems like a nice guy. More power to his elbow.

Always looking forward to spending some time with you, Justin!

This was so much fun, really enjoyed that- thank you!

Great episode. Totally loved the premise! Thanks for all the great work. More videos just like this.

Love! Love Henson and Hawkins explaining guitar fundamentals. Not just amazing musicians but great teachers. Thanks for this!

my fingers hurt watching you do those electric guitar solo bends on that accoustic. very good commentary, subbed!

I love your reaction videos! You actually take the time to give your input, tell some cool stories and lay down some history while we're watching something cool!! Awesome stuff!! The "Semi-Django" might be my favorite guitar terminology now 😂

Personally a huge fan of Polyphia - really fun music. Mainly have them on when I just wanna chill to some instrumentals, but Tim and Polyphia themselves are incredibly fan-based like yourself. That kind of accessibility is nice to have in musicians

I'm colour blind, I can't tell where the tats end and the shirt starts..

When I see Tim playing I start thinking he's a robot, not a human - how confident and precise in his moves he is.

I went to see Polyphia about a week ago and it was absolutely awesome. Those guys are legit. Also, I couldn't believe how many people came to the show. Large concert hall, I was expecting maybe a few hundred people and it was wall-to-wall standing room only with huge engagement!

Love that the guitar is not dead, and new generations are pushing it forward.

Great video. You are very talented and funny. I love your approach to your videos. So many channels are just toxic. Yours always seem positive and about good music generally. This reaction was nice to hear about a wide range of things regarding playing the guitar which was very interesting. Thanks!

The instant "yeah course he does" answer to the pinch harmonics question had me rolling

First I've seen your channel. 3 minites in and you keep making me laugh. Love your energy. 11 min in and definitely subbing. You're fantastic, my friend. Looking foreard to seeing more of your stuff here. Much love, from Vancouver, BC, Canada.

I watched the vid, and thought his explanation of quite complicated techniques was the most concise and simplest I've heard. Excellent.

It’s been a long time since a creator just felt like a decent guy, with no BS, really enjoying your channel mate, Great vid 👊

Your titular riff at the beginning got me. Subbed. Thanks for the great vid. I always wondered about that Tim guy... Awesome personality. Amazing guitarist, but I wondered how much came with the charisma and how much was intellect or talent.

I was lead guitarist in a band a while ago, and was at a house party with the singer and a load of his mates. There was an acoustic guitar floating around which inevitably got handed to us to play some of our songs, I was playing the chords and everyone was singing. When we got to the middle 8 I was expecting to go straight to the next chorus - but the whole room sang my guitar solo! Probably one of my proudest moments.

i don't know what to say besides THANK YOU to tim henson. years ago, i was on my way to learning the basic cowboy chords, but fell short when i couldn't barre B and F shapes. i thought my pinky was just physically defective compared to other people and left it at that. what's funny is that the chord shapes i could hold never went away; i can switch between them comfortably. after seeing the wired video - especially where tim mentions using drop D combined with power chords to simplify chord shapes, i started shredding metal riffs like crazy on just the three low strings (it helps that i play drums, so already having the rhythm is a huge leg up on the learning curve). i got majorly excited, bought a boss katana air and started developing my left hand with fretboard exercises and resistance training with both hands. that was less than a week ago and i've already seen lots of progress. i don't have the barre shapes committed to muscle reflex yet and cannot switch into barre shapes like second nature, but i've already crossed a major barrier from thinking it was absolutely impossible to now seeing clear development in my ring and pinky finger dexterity. i see a wide open world of guitar playing in my future - where i had resigned to never seriously playing in the past - and i have the wired video to thank for that bit of encouragement. thank you, wired and tim. to anyone else, if you think you can't barre chords, you can with proper and dedicated training

Tim’s an unbelievable talent.

Knowledgeable guitarists agreeing and discussing non-bullshit, always a pleasure to watch.

Black Crowes! Southern Harmony! 1992! The *feeling* on this record! Hits right where it counts, doesn't it? Yet again: many thanks for today's soundtrack. (And happy (early) birthday.)

This kid is badass. He has his chops together, its fresh and entertaining. I do think he could benefit from letting notes sing out, but other than that he deserves a lot of recognition.

That video title got me ready to fight😂

New sub, thanks for the content. I enjoyed your reaction, and like your style. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

Your not a baby boomer Justin! You are a generation X.

Good evening Justin, having listened to some of polyphias' instrumentalist music I can safely say these lads are very talented. It is not always to my taste but it is definitely a progression in musical style of sort, I spot undertones of Muse, early Pink Floyd and Mike Old field.

This popped up in my recommended even though I haven't been on the guitar side of RU-vid in like a year, but I'm not disappointed. Subbed just cuz you're hilarious. I'll be sure to come back when I'm playing more.

Loved black crowes! Thanks for the reminder! You’re fun to watch!

Has someone congratulated you on that magnificent shirt yet? What an awesome find, Bravo!

I love how the mood began with “pshh what’s so special about him” and ended with “on that note I’m going to go practice” Tim is a front-runner for the new generation of advanced guitarists and he sets a very high bar. He has a style that wreaks intelligence and an encompassing knowledge of technical and historic understanding but also manages to be entirely unique.

Justin's videos have becoming something of a guilty pleasure for me. Always great subject material with a fair dose of wit and insight.

I came to watch this video sceptical... I subscribed. You are down to earth and provided excellent commentary. When you mentioned about your dad building a bass guitar... I started laughing so hard I woke up my girlfriend and startled her. I have been hysterical! That was so freaking funny! I wasn't expecting that! Hilarious! 🤣

So chuffed you mentioned Southern Harmony and Musical Companion by Black Crowes - any chance of a special on this? Also, Rick Beato mentioned Nathaniel Murphy - would be great to see you cover him also, top player. Cheers for the clips, loving your work!

I've always loved music. And now I attempt to play it too. About 2 years ago I ran across a Cigar Box Guitar. Only 3 strings, which is perfect for a ex-California native with only 1 brain cell left. I try to practice daily, lately I have been. I fully understand how it feels when you just improvise a 3 chord harmony that connects with your ear. It's always hard for me to remember just how I did it. But many times I do, and I can practice and improve upon those joyful melodies Recreating the songs you grew up listening to is also a wonderful experience. It's amazing how much positive energy music can impart. I hope everyone can share in that joy. Now I build my own CBG's, each one has it's own unique sound. It is amazing how a few inexpensive parts can make something with full and sonically rich sound that is easy to play. (compared to a six string?)

By far my favorite guitar is a MIM HH telecaster. Brand new for $499. The thing about budget guitars is you need to play the individual instrument. I played an epiphone G-400 (budget Gibson SG) that felt and sounded way better than $2k signature models. Played a different guitar same year same model that was trash. Also if you’re having trouble with pinch harmonics, Jim Dunlop Jazz 3 picks. Game changing for me, using this relatively thick and very small stubby pick not only opened up my pinch game but also tightened up my picking hand in general.

fantastic guitar player. And he was great with the muppets too.

Tim's absolutely one of the best young players of this generation! He's so majestic too and def has the coolest aesthetic, but he's also unbelievably talented and skilled in endless ways. It's extremely admirable watching him explain what he knows about guitar and music theory, and is able to break it all down so interestingly and easily ⚡

freshly subbed. Fan of Tim so i clicked your video. Happy to come across your channel!

I've been watching ren's Video a bagillion Times! Thank's for showcasing him! Still get goosebumps Like crazy

Yeah I admit, I heard them play and I thought they would be older. When I saw how young they were, it made complete sense and I was very jealous…then I got over it and started looking up tabs! 🤘🏼

I’ve grown to quite like Justin such a cool character and a humble guy ❤

Great vid mate!

First time seeing you, between the accent and the funny shit you say I'm hooked lol Tim Henson is definitely an amazing guitarist, and he's one I listen to often!

in response to 13:10 , Brian May went to see Rory Gallagher play live and stayed behind to ask Rory how he got his tone. Rory mentioned the AC30 and Dallas treble booster, of which eventually became Brian Mays setup as well!

Man, that was awesome. I have a whole new respect for Tim. I’d put Justin up there as well. Love to see him watch the Dimebag Darrell guitar store demo video. Keep them coming! Cheers!

Justin was on top form, brothers elbow at dinner table was a highlight

Brilliant my dude. Subscribed!

I'm becoming a bit of an old geezer but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate a great player like Tim. I'm very curious about what he is going to bring us in future years !!

I remember learning to play Minor Swing by Django Reinhardt back when I did my Year 12 VCE music performance class. It still blows my mind how it is humanly possible to play a piece of music like that with only 2 fingers on the fretting hand.

Forget boomer bends, he needs to be asked about his millennial mutes.

first time here, dude, your vibes are immaculate. Instant sub for more reactions (:

Up until about 3 days ago I had no idea that you had a RU-vid. But now I am so grateful that you do

One album that I relistened to recently was “Smash” by The Offspring, and the guitar tone on that album is amazing.

Tim Henson is great. Hard to come up with something different and he (and his lot) really are 'finally' bringing something different to 'high end' playing.

I always recognized you as an amazing singer but I’ve never seen someone else appreciate good Music as much as you do. This is great.

Also second beat of the chorus as you’d say. I love how humble you are on the guitar. We all know you’re amazing but the simple fact that you’re humble and willing to learn is refreshing. Makes us amateur guitarists think that we can learn too.

Loving the shirt Justin ❤

I originally misheard and thought you said JIM Henson (of Kermit the Frog fame) 😂 Now that would’ve been cool! (Except he’s been dead for over 30 years 😬)

You are cracking me up so much that I don't not know I am going to watch this many more times.

Yay, so happy to hear the love for The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion album. Thorn in My Pride is so, so good. My Morning Song and Sometimes Salvation are also winners.

Talented musicians reflecting on other talented musicians - love it.

Refreshing to hear an older musician complimenting Tim. Congratulations on getting sober Justin *raises an iced tea*

your intro got my follow. love it

We've got Polyphia tickets and very excited. Also, cheers Justin for your awesome content you literally rock.

You aren’t a Boomer Justin - you are Gen X. The best generation

Tim and Polyphia have really innovated how the guitar is viewed as an instrument in a new way. If you listen to their work and break out each layer, everything viewed as a PERCUSSION instrument in a different register. They have some of the cleanest mixing and meshing out of any song compositions out there. Really great integration between the drums, bass, and guitars where they meet just enough to make the song very readable / followable and catchy despite being so busy

I had no idea this channel existed. You need to get more publicity of this out there!

I had no idea you had a channel mate. I love your voice.

Not a fan of Polyphia, but Tim Henson is insanely talented.

No matter how technical music is in whatever style you choose, what makes it exceptional is the expression put into it.

Holy cow are you interesting and entertaining. So glad I came across your channel!

I will tell you the greatest alliteration ever that my dad taught me. Prior preparation prevents poor performance :-) absolutely love this channel brother

Henson is a sorcerer. It's like a little kid walking into the Large Hadron Collider then back out 15 mins later going "yeah, completed it".

Can anybody tell me what song the riff is from when he was explaining the tone knob?

Polyphia is one of my new fav go to music and you (Justin) and i are from the same era of music. Saw you guys in Dubai like maybe 15yrs ago 😂 thats how old we are now 😂✌️ But were all still rocking!! 🤘🤘 Love your channel btw!!

I loved that Black Crows album but I could never put my finger on why . Thank you .

Tim can apparently play that boomer music pretty damn well. One solo by Brian May that I really love is in Who Wants To Live Forever. That is just perfect.

Terrific video, brother. Thank you.

Incredible guitar player. Very cool style. Kind eyes. I love Tim. Legend

I recently saw the "guitar support" bit that he did, I liked it when he said that the best solos are those that are memorable instead of those with a 1000 notes per second.

In Neon, it's not just that Mayer is using his thumb to bar the root, it's that he strenches it like 2 frets from his other chord fingerings. It's nuts

Interesting point about the cost of instruments. I have a Spector NS Ethos 4 which cost me £1450 and although the intonation seems to be in check at the 12th fret, I notice that when playing a fretted A on the E string, it is just slightly flat and I don't know why.

I love this video!!

Tim Henson is an awesome player and very creative. Also worth checking out Scott Lepage , the other guitarist in Polyphia. He does some really interesting stuff.