I've met and talked to Eric several times over the years (I lived in Austin for quite a while) and this is exactly what he's always like. Kind, sweet, humble and funny. Some of the greatest, most musical and fine sounding guitar work I've every heard is Eric just messing around in a local guitar store trying out an old Marshall or an old strat. Having seen him numerous times in concert I can tell you he's at his best when he's just relaxing and playing whatever comes to him.
They guy who is interviewing is doing a wonderful job. He is nice, friendly and shows respect and you can tell he knows what he is talking about. Premier Guitar, you did good! /fan
Tommy Emmanuel as well! I am sure Tommy would be thrilled to know Eric is a student of his playing. Goes to show even the maestros are always learning.
Eric Johnson was here in Nashville last night and I missed it? ARGH... screaming on the inside. He's on my bucket list of concerts. One of my musical heroes!
+Max Rooks Well, "tone deaf" refers to inability to discern pitch, which isn't what I think you mean. Nonetheless, if you find EJ's flashy dreck interesting, then good for you.
fretbuzz59 I might just be weird but I find Eric Johnson much more enjoyable from a melodic standpoint than most shredders. I'd listen to him over Malmsteen of Satch anyday
eric is one of those guy's I would bump into at store and have a long talk about boots or something. He's was very nice to take the time after a concert and chat and my God his tone.
John your a lucky dude. What a sweet and humble man Eric is. I saw Eric a few years back he did a couple acoustic tunes before his electic set and his acoustic tone was just insane.players like Eric and Jeff Beck both have nuiances to their playing that just does not translate to video or recording. You have to see and hear it live to really appreciate it. To really get the whole experience. Thanks PG you guys are top notch.
I agree. Listening to his recordings doesn't compare to being there. For me, that is true of many players. But especially so with Eric Johnson. I could feel his music when listening to him live.
RKseekeroftruth 90% of people seem to typecast him as the "Christian" guitar guy, then turn their nose up and refuse to acknowledge how much of a monster player he is. I really wish this wasn't the case
I have two Matons. The Rolling Stones used one on Wild Horses if I'm not mistaken. They just turned 70. Bill May built them in his back shed in Melbourne in 1946....same year Fender started. Another awesome Aussie guitar is a Cole Clark...he worked for Maton before going out on his own. The Tone wood in Australia is quite unique hence the great guitars...the wood isn't farmed..it's wild wood
I love EJ, and he confirmed here what I've been saying for years about expensive guitars. Some are worth for what they really are, some are just for what they represent for a collector, but if a guitarist is after the look, feel and sound of a great guitar, he/she can find it even with a new and/or affordable guitar. Sometimes we just have to use whatever that works for us.
I look back 10 years when Andy McKee released the video of him drifting and it blew me away. It still does. Now I sit here and watch a legend call cute him as one of his heroes. Insane to me.
His rig is pretty much the same from at least 6 years ago. Twin Reverbs in stereo for the clean sounds, 1 Marshall for dirty rhythm and 1 Marshall for lead. The only thing that changed was his lead sound, which become much like his old lead if you covered the amp cab with a blanket.
Eric is simply one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of our time. A true master of his instrument. And he will be the first to tell you that he still has much to learn, and he works very hard at it. His chord voicings are incredible.
You can see at 1:23 Eric Johnson instantly make a face at the words "whatever your doing" and then he doesnt respond to the sentence and it makes for an awkward pause, so odd hahahaha but I love him tho
I got to see eric play last night and his acoustic sound was really wonderful - the opening act as well - her name was Arielle - great guitar sounds all night long!
The stage had a weird angle and we didn't want to disrupt Eric's setup, so we positioned the cameras on the far corner of the stage - not ideal, but our goal was to be unobtrusive to Eric's actual performing layout. Thanks for checking out our channel.
Guys, they already covered Eric's electric rig. Go watch that one if you're disappointed with seeing acoustic content. That said, Davy Knowles rig rundown would be sweet. And an updated JD Simo rig. And Alabama Shakes.
the funny part is that the better you are at playing the least you need an expensive guitar, the more the beginner you are, the more you need one. But in reality happens the reverse
Sergio Adami .....there is a truth to what your saying however..you do get what you pay for...so sometimes on the road I've found cheap gear doesn't quite last long if used nightly... peace to you.
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