I have to concur, Jimis' whole set at Woodstock is a sonic miracle. His "Improvisation" from the end of Purple Haze until the dying notes of Villanova Junction is the most sublime guitar playing I've ever seen/ heard. The sounds he created off the cuff for that performance are unparalleled!. Peace.
That "improv" is the greatest example I can think of which shows a musician at one with their instrument. It's not just his total and utter command of the guitar that's incredible but the depth of feeling and emotional content of the music. It's just so devastatingly beautiful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it can't be put into words!. Peace.
@chriswright4677 He was without doubt the most gifted artist of the 20th century!. He was/is a 10/10 in every department. He was so humble with it too, boy do we miss him!. Peace.
Joe is a real treasure. Fantastic player and heavily involved in charitable organizations. He also has a good sense of humor which is much appreciated.
The sound of that Strat just made me go “wow”. I’ve spent countless hours listening to Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock, the sound of this guitar is etched into my brain / spirit / soul.
Love these videos from nerdville. Love his stories from the road.You should write a book “stories from the road” or “stories of the guitar safari” I would love to read something like that
Joe has great guitar wisdom, then I read the comments and wondered is people even listen to what he said! Not on this video! Makes me feel happy and makes me want to be great on the gear I can afford. Great post! Love the positive posts and the lack of negative posts.
I know that Joe isn't a strat guy anymore for quite some time but something special always happens when he picks up one as it seems to push him a little bit more and it exaggerates the dynamics and articulation of his playing. Probably also engages his muscle memory from his young and more hot-headed blues shredding days.
At 6:14/6:15 mark what is that he is playing there? Is sounds so beautiful and I’ve heard other people play it before in guitar or amp demos but I can’t ever seem to figure it out.
I have a really great Custom Shop reissue from 2000 of this '67 Flying V and it's not only visually spot on, I can hear here that it sounds extremely close to the original too (... minus my playing - blaming sausage fingers cough cough) 👍
Nonsense. Tory Slusher makes a squier telecaster sound amazing. It’s all in the hands, and the heart. Don’t buy into this cork sniffing snobbery. Check Tory out.
Playing someones creation is one thing, but creating something is another story, i can gix a xar but i cant design an engine besides joe heing a good guitarist he hasnt created memorable music . Jimi did and his legacy is just fine today over 50 years later and jimi is still discussed today
Joe, did I hear you say all humbuckers are great?? Man, could we see you put some Duncan Pegusus pickups in that V and be Joe and the Djentlemens Blues Band????!!!??? Come on, "You Can Do It Man."
Wow that looks awesome with the Stinger.....I wonder if Santa's gonna bring me one this year? 🎅 I'll more than likely get a Flying Knee than a Flying V
Calls to mind a "Little Wing" vibe on the Strat noodling. Nice. And some of the slower tempo arpeggio playing on "Room Ful Of Mirrors" jam hearing from the V. Also very nice.
The most famous REGULAR user of one of these, as his main guitar was to me Wally Bryson of RAspberries fame. His may be in the R and R hall of fame these days.
