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Taking a look at a Gibson ES-335 that came out of the Gibson factory one day before Eric Clapton's...
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0:00 - Intro
0:09 - JAM!
1:38 - Is it Clapton's?
2:09 - Gibson/Guitar Center Ltd. Edition
2:36 - You can buy it...
3:00 - Clapton's ES-335 History/The first theory
4:36 - The second theory
8:07 - JAM!
10:15 - This 1964 ES335
11:39 - Outro
12:01 - JAM!
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@CGProject 4 года назад

Chris is, without any doubt, one of the greatest guitar players we have today. Insane sense of melody, feel and tone!

@dorksouls978 4 года назад

His control is astounding.

@SimpleManGuitars1973 4 года назад

The only "youtube player" that I can actually recognize by SOUND and not SIGHT. That's an ENORMOUS compliment to pay to a player.

@ralphstanley84 3 года назад

dont say that over on the nashville chanl guys over there are major star struck bad n get really nasty about comments that go against the norm. just say n

@SimpleManGuitars1973 4 года назад

I imagine Clapton will now go around telling his friends that he ALMOST wound up with a guitar that Chris Buck had played!

@raffschannel4733 3 года назад

@willrose1977 3 года назад

Love this comment so much.

@antonlemmy1417 Год назад

Chris is actually a more dynamic and versatile player than Clapton.

@dekalbes335 10 месяцев назад

LOL....yes...lucky Eric !

@thomasedwards9812 3 года назад

Bro, im not sure if you're aware but you gotta be literally one of the best guitarists alive today. For real.

@chrisaustin7836 4 года назад

What a player. Bending is inspiring. He shoots right up to the perfect pitch every time... a guitarist that makes the instrument sing is real talent

@ramlathers8182 4 года назад

practice tip: hit a target note then bend up to it from a fret or two beneath it. No vibrato just a smooth stretch into the pitch as accurately as you can.

@davidg5629 4 года назад

I may stray, but I always come back to Clapton. Thanks for this history of his 335.

@philtron1969 3 года назад

Man, I've been playing for 37 years, but watching you makes my hands itch! What a great touch! I'm equal parts inspired and jealous. Really lovely.

@MrVanalen 4 года назад

Back in the day if you could play like this you would have probably been in a massive rock band that’s how great it was not like now music like that just does not exist which is such a shame for today’s youngsters and no money from music sales😢 This playing has a nice modern twist good on ya buddy🤩

@nigelvernon4431 4 года назад

Lovely playing Chris, captured Clapton's 'Woman Tone' perfectly in that second clip. Thanks again.

@chrisbassani1152 3 года назад

9:36 is a GREAT example

@wilkowilkins363 4 года назад

I've run out of superlatives for you and your playing Chris ... Simply the Goat

@CoalvilleQuad 3 года назад

Chris is spot on when he says the picture of Eric's 335 at the Cream farewell concert in 1968 is iconic. I was still at school at the time and tried to arrange with others to attend the concert without luck. However forward to 1971 when working and I'd saved enough money to go to London and seek out my first "name" guitar, and under the influence of this concert I came away with my first Gibson, a cherry red ES335TDC! Second hand of course I couldn’t afford new, however checking serial numbers it out that is was a 1968 model (by then with trapeze tailpiece). How I wish I still had it now! You should play your's more often Chris, it sounds good.

@PopsMartin 4 года назад

Red 335 is and will always be Alvin Lee (for me). :)

@oldgittarist 4 года назад

The one time I saw TYA live, Alvin was playing a Goldtop Les Paul - I was quite disappointed, but it must have been a rare event! Great sounds Chris- as per usual!

@rickya3877 4 года назад

Same here...saw Ten Years After a few times in the late 70's-early 80's...iconic

@christianlacheze3323 3 года назад

Saw them at the Marquee in August ‘68...

@ralphstanley84 3 года назад

awesome

@mattdyck9931 3 года назад

Finishing videos with a great jam has got to be one of my favourite parts about Chris's channel

@malcolmhead2852 4 года назад

Just phenomenal playing Chris You just keep getting better and better

@MP40meatballTR 4 года назад

That’s my wet dream guitar! Amazing playing as always.

@slurpeexyza17 4 года назад

Your playing always gives me the chills man!

@southpaw335 4 года назад

Thanks Chris great story and lovely playing as always. Clapton and his 335(s) - just one of the many many reasons i love em so much

@russellives6069 4 года назад

I tend to skip through most channel's jam intros. That never happens here. Phenomenal and tasteful as always!

@guitarnlax36 3 года назад

Now this is the content I need. Amazing job going in depth on this legendary guitar. My absolute dream guitar.

@willwragg9707 3 года назад

This is far from the first time I've thought this but Chris, your playing really is truly exceptional.

@billkeaveney1526 4 года назад

Thank you Chris this is one of my favourite guitars

@pancon5 4 года назад

Chris always finds ways to make traditional styles sound fresh and interesting, it's amazing.

@ericcarpenter3263 4 года назад

Chris... dude. That sound was awesome. Holy hell man. Every time you played it was by far my favorite sound I’ve heard from you. There is such a fuzzy mess around the edges. So damn amazing. You need one of those man. Much love from Tulsa.

@derekjones208 3 года назад

Fascinating for the background information, experiencing a beautiful and historic guitar but mostly because you are a wonderful player and Welsh too.

@micheloderso 3 года назад

Wow, i am very impressed. Your playing is filigran and full of joy. The sound is very on top. Your knowledge about Clapton is enorm. Thanks a lot. Greetings from Germany ;-)

@fender4brad 4 года назад

I love watching Chris play, makes me rethink the instrument. Jarod James Nicholes is an other player I watch and just get inspired to loose my pick a bit more often. Really great playing, great post!

@thoroliversenmusic 4 года назад

Just excellent. Such inspiring playing and tone. I have a '63 RI with block inlays and these guitars are just awesome. Compared to my 2001 ES-335, which also is a great guitar and my main axe up till I got the '63... It just has the sassiness and mojo that makes you wanna play it all the time. Thanks for doing these super videos Chris. I'm always looking out for the Friday Fretworks :-)

@sixbladeknife44 4 года назад

Great history and playing, you have one of the best guitar channels on RU-vid ✌️

@JB_Eckl 4 года назад

I’ve only checked out your channel a few times and haven’t commented yet, but HOLY SMOKES man that’s lovely playing. I’ll definitely be back. Inspiring, intelligent guitar!

@gregorygoldbarth7464 4 года назад

I saw Cream during their 68 American tour in New Haven Connecticut and he was playing his single pick up Firebird for the whole concert.

@davidpepper442 4 года назад

Thanks Chris, loved the playing. Those pickups sound amazing. I would like to play one of these someday...I know I'll never own one!

@Timliu92 3 года назад

This guy is a massively incredible player. Fantastic sense of melody, phrasing, tonal choices and taste. You rock that ES-335 Chris!

@wjniemi 3 года назад

I enjoyed the video and especially your demo of the guitar. Great playin'!

@stevehughes1510 4 года назад

A great deal of info thanks Chris and of course your lovely playing..........thanks my man!!

@Subropontes 4 года назад

I have a question for you: are you physically capable of playing something that it’s not unbelievably tasteful and touching? I know you’re a strat person but I think something very special happens when you play semi hollow guitars.

@Shred_The_Weapon 4 года назад

My question is, watching every time Chris tucks the pick against his palm and plays with his fingers, why doesn’t he use his fingers exclusively?

@Noseheros 4 года назад

@@Shred_The_Weapon sometimes he'll use the pick to dig in more, goes back and forth

@Shred_The_Weapon 4 года назад

I can sort of understand that, Luke. For my own part, I just simply yank harder on the strings.

@guitar864 4 года назад

@@Shred_The_Weapon the pick gives a different timbre, as well as allows you play things that would be difficult to reproduce using your fingers I.e. fast, alternate picked single lines etc.

@Shred_The_Weapon 4 года назад

I understand that, Tyler. I’ve most often found that it gets in my way.

@joeywilder9708 4 года назад

Man the way you play is mesmerizing

@ToddTheJoker 4 года назад

Great playing Mr.Buck....man I have to get one of these guitars. cheers!

@videovuer 4 года назад

Sounds very good. Keep playing. Could listen all day.

@LennyJohnson5 4 года назад

Stunning guitar, stunning playing, great content...

@mikedfurman 3 года назад

Nice playing! Really reminded me a lot of the melody of 'trust me I'm a genius' from 'the family rain.' I dig it!

@d179654582248 2 года назад

Your playing is fantastic man!! You making that thing sing even though I’m sure the guitar has a lot of spirit as well with all its history.

@leonardgould6657 Год назад

Absolutely 💯 fascinating back story here, Chris, and a nice contribution to an indelible bit of Rock and Roll history! 🪨 🎸

@tedfurlo2268 4 года назад

Chris Buck, It seems as though most comments are always more focused on your playing than equipment. I MUST AGREE! Your talented beyond description. I'm going to look into some hardcopy of your efforts so I can further enjoy your musicianship. Thank You, Ted Furlo

@jonathanking7594 4 года назад

Beautiful Chris - just awesome

@tszegvary 4 года назад

This first solo is outstanding! All your solos are fantastic, but I thought this was a particularly great one! If you‘re bored, I‘d love to see this as a lesson video one day (enjoyed the Miss You video very much). Cheers from San Francisco

@InspirationSessions Год назад

Stunning solo at the top of this video - kudos!

@jimmyb1378 4 года назад

I love the patina; reddish-brown stain with grain easily visible and the mellowing of the binding. My '95 is getting there.

@jimmyrecce8787 2 года назад

Amazing guitar...the tone of those 335s are just off the chart.... thanks Chris...🎸🎸

@stevelawrie9115 4 года назад

Another enthralling history lesson :)

@chrischamberlain2168 4 года назад

Really enjoyed the video. Many thanks.

@johncarlo7395 Год назад

I've still got my 1964 Gibson ES-335, Cherry red, Block inlays, which my parents bought me for my eighteenth Birthday, it came from "Watkins in Balham London" and I've still got the original receipt and hire purchase agreement, if you're ever in West Sussex, pop in and have a play on it, I'm guessing it's worth a lot of money now, and it's been played by a very famous British Guitarist, who wasn't famous at the time.

@paulwagner6439 2 года назад

What a great player, thank-you Cbuck. For challenging yourself to be 1 of the Best, From Across the Pond your Friend in the US…..

@rcnewman51. 3 года назад

That intro sounded like some spy action movie opener😂 always amazing playing!

@brosan 4 года назад

Beautiful playing!

@timelmore2 4 года назад

Your right hand work is fantastic. I would be dropping picks all over the place.

@Deliquescentinsight 4 года назад

Very interesting, nice fat tones Chris, the 335 is gorgeous

@AM-ss3dx 4 года назад

Chris just got the touch!

@jimbocarrino763 4 года назад

I've been getting a lot more into Clapton recently. Last night I jammed out to some of his songs for hours. Kinda funny today's Friday Fretworks is about His (sorta) 335... I was playing a Strat as Clapton does but God almighty do I need a 335 👀 Great playing Sir Buck ✌

@jimbocarrino763 4 года назад

@ipmala Chill out dude you're gonna pop a blood vessel... Jesus

@larrypower8659 4 года назад

Jimbo Carrino I’ve always though he sounded so much better on a Gibson. I love EC and his playing but ...

@larrypower8659 4 года назад

ipmala None of what you say about EC switching to Strats is true. Yes, he does get considerations from Fender on his signature Strat. Why shouldn’t he? He’s selling guitars for them, both in concert and retail. Probably true with Martin also, at least by now. HE’S ERIC CLAPTON! Child, please.

@markdwalker9060 4 года назад

You have such a unique sound where you know Chris Buck is playing. Keep it up mae

@dalenixon1947 4 года назад

My '335' is a Gibson Trini Lopez. I love the Gibson ES stuff.

@peyotepete4903 4 года назад

Good playing man

@normjones6916 4 года назад

You are a master of masters with that tasty riffing :)

@dietmarsimon 4 года назад

Explosive ! Bombastic !

@DMSProduktions 4 года назад

NICE 1 Chris!

@malcolmhardwick4258 4 года назад

Great guitar man !

@TheToneLounge 4 года назад

I don’t get it, you sound phenomenal no matter what guitar is in your hands. Outstanding!

@Cpmnk 4 года назад

im only a half-hour drive from rennes, thats cool to think, i should go see it

@williambrotherton9388 4 года назад

The real guitar is in the Musical Instrument Museum in Scottsdale, AZ.

@guitareveryone 4 года назад

Great tone. The high E string seems to be carved unusually close to the edge of the fingerboard.

@barrymiller2272 4 года назад

CB is do good it makes my teeth hurt! Love his picking technique. Keep it up "young Buck" lol

@alexo5861 4 года назад

As and American spanner made me smile; spanner in the works = wrench in the works. “Sometimes it’s the little things!”.

@randywarren6925 4 года назад

Well done 👍😊😎

@stello1972 4 года назад

Wow!! Tasty, tasty playing once again!

@pokurowski 3 года назад

Thanks for all your amazing videos and great music. Just sent you something from your tip jar link. Come on other RU-vid fans, say thanks to Chris with a Christmas tip and support him and other musicians during this time of COVID.

@chedhead3278 4 года назад

Cheers Chris, great playing and tone once again. Are you using your usual Logic setup to record this? On the origin stories I'd be inclined to believe JDs memory was more accurate at that time. :)

@hidilydidily8963 4 года назад

That tone!!!!

@nolank19 4 года назад

Hey Norman’s Rare guitars just did a video on a 335 TDC

@o.brygier2364 9 месяцев назад

Outstanding playing like always, but let me mention a little detail: on Eric Clapton's 335 the saddles and the nut were made of Nylon, which kind of makes the tone slightly more mellow. I have the 1963 reissue model with these Nylon parts and I tested brass saddles as well. I could hear a difference. Best regards from Germany!

@ricmel8008 4 года назад

I wish I could change from pick to thumb like the way how you do while playing the guitar.

@P51gn 4 года назад

Great playing & tone as always, & a lovely guitar! Wasn’t there a yardbirds story about a 335 that got broken because it was leaning on an amp or something and the vibrations meant it fell over & broke? I suppose Chris Dreja might know? He still has a 60s 335 doesn’t he?

@Shred_The_Weapon 4 года назад

Killer demonstration, which is no less than anybody has come to expect from Chris Buck. Friday Fretworks is definitely something to look forward to. I always wanted to 335 of my own. Like Eric Clapton (who was my initial muse in learning to play), it was because of other artists that had owned one, Eric among them. Never would have wanted a vintage model, especially since new models being made when I began learning to play in 1995 were already being excessively priced. Gibson had already begun pricing themselves into oblivion, and that was before the quality control starting to suffer. It’s August 2020, and i’ve all but completely lost my interest. I have got an economy alternative, the Epiphone Sheraton II. If I felt as though I wanted professional grade version, instead of a Gibson, I would instead elect to purchase a Yamaha S a 2000, which some have been so bold as to compare them with one of the 335’s siblings, the 345.

@ricardoslhenriques 4 года назад

I just can’t get around Chris phrasing. You OUGHT TO BE an old soul, that’s the only reasonable explanation.

@DMSProduktions 4 года назад

I'd say so! The vibes are there!

@jfrbcelloguitar 4 года назад

Saludos cordiales desde Oaxaca México! Gracias!

@waynehicks1969 4 года назад

Yeah, you can play man. Nice.

@halhawkins7641 4 года назад

Idea for a Friday Fretworks---do one on an original Nobels ODR-1. I will lend you mine if you like.......

@MrManualDaniel 3 года назад

The sale notes from 2004 Christie’s catalogue state that Eric purchased the guitar in 1964. The catalogue also include an interview with Eric where he describes it as the second guitar he bought with money saved from the Yardbirds. He used it during the 1968 farewell tour and says that was the guitar he used on Crossroads.

@ChrisBuckGuitar 3 года назад

Not to doubt Eric, but his memory’s been proven to be a little...hazy on occasion. Every known photo from the show where Crossroads was recorded (as well as countless recollections from those in attendance) show him using his SG all night. As for when he bought it, we’ll have to take his word for it I suppose...

@MrManualDaniel 3 года назад

Chris Buck not surprised his memory is hazy 😊

@MrManualDaniel 3 года назад

Chris Buck there’s also an illustrated history of EC by Chris Welch that has a picture of cream with Eric and the 335 credited to 1966. That’s the earliest picture I can find.

@piax9567 3 года назад

congratulations, you are a great guitarist! I like your right hand technique, because you use pick and fingers. How can I practice to use your technique? is it possible to play rock without a pick?

@jltrem 4 года назад

Regarding Clapton's recollection of buying the 335 possibly being faulty, I once read an interview of Clapton in which he said he actually has no real recollection of playing the "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" solo, though it's obvious that he did.

@larrypower8659 4 года назад

jltrem He was wicked high on dope, most likely. That’s why he can’t recall it.

@timothycormier3494 4 года назад

Is that wine or cherry? I don’t know, but it’s awesome! I might be wrong but I think it’s a TDC. Thin body,dual pickup,in cherry finish. Thank you mark ageisi

@buzzoyun 4 года назад

Would you consider doing a video on amp plugins like AmpliTube and Bias Fx?

@pulpero666 4 года назад

Thats the guitar from the Dirty Mac video

@michaeljamieson3582 4 года назад

Fuck me you can play Chris, I seriously think you’re on par with anyone else out there.

@ronsheehan 4 года назад

Is it possible that the 335 that Clapton recalls buying in 1964 was a 1962 product? That would explain the dot neck while still accounting for the 64 memory. I would imagine that such a high end guitar would probably have been beyond the means of most players.

@dalerschmitt 4 года назад

What is that fuzz? Sounds amazing!

@nicholaswoolfenden5254 3 года назад

I have a Clapton crossroads model and compared it to a 63. It is close, stupid to expect it to be identical without aging. I'm happy, I did not pay the original rrp either. Get one used, well worth it.

@philtron1969 3 года назад

Just curious. Are the clips in this video using a UA OX Box as well?

@Mr.56Goldtop 3 года назад

Guitar Center bought the original from Clapton at auction and partnered with Gibson to produce 250 limited edition "Cream" guitars in 2005. Hasn't anybody looked at the serial numbers on the original??

@PetriSyvakangas 4 года назад

Huge sound!🍒

@bristolfashion4421 3 года назад

"...how shiny & beautiful it was" Ah , that's the sort of quality you want from an expensive instrument! The number of people who remember selling Clapton his 335 is quite surprising... I certainly think I can remember seeing him play a red 335 sometime, although to be honest, I'm not sure where it was or when - or - coming to think of it, whether it was Clapton - or a 335! Seriously, though, there's good evidence that Clapton was using the cherry red 335 in March of 1968, along with Bruce's matching red EB bass - there's clips of the San Francisco Fillmore shows here on RU-vid where you can hear and see (just!) the guitar in use. It follows that the sound of the instrument crops up on the Wheels Of Fire double album - hard to beat Crossroads for an example of the quintessential sound of the boys, doing their power-trio thing. Robert Johnson must have been tapping his tootsies along with that one, for sure!