You think Vlance Armstrength is shifting into the bass-boosted granny gear in the French Alps? No. This is a single-speed 1982 Bridgestone. You’re eating 4 pounds of white flour pasta a night. Just putting in the work.
Yes, more of this, please. I am interested in a full length long time version of you coming into your room with absolut no idea and show us the hours you need and the progress you make while you are developing a full song online. If it takes two days, than please stream those 48h. It’s absolutely chilled to watch you working after my work. Thanks man, you are awesome.
Peter Shaw agree! I loved this video as well. And as I commented please spend some time on how you build drum tracks or rhythm tracks for your other guitar parts please
Theres something so oddly freeing about the limitations of a single pickup! I've loved every single pickup guitar I've ever played! Great stuff Rhett, love it! :-)
Just watched the Jared James Nichols rig rundown and now this video... It's a sign. I need to get me one of these single pick up guitars and to get practicing!
Emanuel b I can’t comment on squire, I’ve never owned one, but I have a gretsch streamliner, and it has the bigsby. Even though I never use trems, it looks awesome. I really recommend anything from that line. Mine had a lot of trouble staying in tune at first, but now that I’ve changed strings and played it, it’s perfect. The neck feels so good, and I’m in love with everything about it. But that’s just my opinion, hope this helps you out man
@@emanuelb1154 The quality of squier has come a long way. I just picked up a thinline tele and they now have solid shaft pots with set screw knobs. The switch feels nicer also and isn't the circuit board style that most overseas guitars come with. All I did was replace the pickguard with a tortoise shell for a unique look. I haven't played the gretsch so I can't compare but I think the tele would serve you well.
Documenting a creative process like this is so important. But it's rare. There are millions of guitarists who never get past just learning their favourite songs. Some think that you have to be a great technical player to come up with guitar parts. Amongst those that do try to create, there's too much tired old stuff that's been done a million times before. Give young players some simple approaches, and we might see something new. I hope you do more of these.
Couldnt have said it better myself! Following Rhett's channel, ive gathered so many good nuggets of insight and wisdom into playing, composition, recording, gigging, etc. I've been playing for 15 years, but Rhett's music and videos have helped me out of my own musical ruts lately. I hope he realizes just how valuable the content that he's putting out really is!
Too funny... Tomo and I went to school together at Berklee in the 1980s. I've played with him a bunch of times, recitles, sessions, etc.... and I even still have a recording of one of my tunes that Tomo played on in the Berklee Studios.
At this point in my life I can only justify owning one electric guitar. I chose a Gretch Electromatic hollow body because all the cool kids were doing it. I’ve had it for 4 years now. It’s been really frustrating being backed into that tight of a tonal corner. It’s been really amazing being backed into that tight of a tonal corner. I’m still discovering new things that I didn’t know my guitar can do. Great video. I loved the song!
Single pickup guitars are alot more interesting that people usually think, guitars such as the Malcom Young signature and Gibson JRs are a product of how many guitar players have believed that the reduced magnetic pull on the strings created by removing a pickup lets the strings resonate more giving a fuller and more sustained sound. It might only be a slight difference but it makes sense for the magnets of the pickups to effect the resonance of the strings.
@@accidentals_hacks Well I'm only regurgitating what a load of other people think, unfortunately most of us guitarists aren't smart enough to do the science to work it out 😂😂
Great track ! Had kind of an 80' vibe, I think some synth parts would have complemented it very well. I'm slowly loving your video production more and more, you have such great lighting it makes your guitars look incredible
You are blessed and gifted. I and my band are simple song writers with a very modest studio in the basement of an ancient textile mill. I live vicariously through you as I am very limited in the instruments I try to play, mostly guitar, lap steel, piano, synth, bass, Mando, etc...I cannot read music and feel crippled when I play. But you give me hope. And yes maybe an old dog can learn new tricks. I love playing music it is really healing. I recently got a hand pan drum in Dm and we jam for hours extemporaneously and to us it becomes a symphony, who knows maybe closer to a train wreck, but all in all there is no one thing on the planet better than the creative process. Where it comes from I do not know but it is very rewarding regardless of the fact that we rarely are allowed to play in a night club. Peace, Namaste and be well. Edward William Case
Rhett, Keith Williams 5 watt world RU-vid channel seems to have made an impression on you! The "most music with the least amount of gear". The song sounds great. Always enjoy your playing. Thanks for showing that you don't need millions of dollars of gear to make great music. Have a great weekend!!
Most tele players kinda already know about our tone/volume manipulation. I also want to say that I appreciate your vids, Rhett. Thank you for your hard work! There is no plan B!
Seems as if the guitar is absolutely capable! I loved the track, especially impressive with one pickup! Definitely gives the whole gear aspect new meaning and possibilities
I will tell you, I think you have incredible musical sensibilities. I totally enjoy your RU-vid vids, but please keep creating music. Noah is a smart guy to have you in his band. Your contributions to his sound and feel are immense.
Those single channel ad30s are awesome amps. Also it's interesting playing through an amp like that with one channel and no frills... makes you use the guitar volume and modulate your playing a lot more
Amazing advice for making a single coil sound more like a humbucker !! I felt kind of stuck with my Tele and the single coil sound but now I feel like I've got a new guitar !! Thanks Rhett !! Keep going man !
I recently got a Les Paul Jr. one P 90. I have always loved sticking with the bridge pickup. I also come from the EVH school of thought. Great idea Rhett!
Rhett, I literally look forward to your videos all week. Thank you for sharing your journey and knowledge with the world! Your content, your music, your insight, and your personality are truly A1, and I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel years ago. Much love ❤️ 🎸
This is great, this is pretty much what I was talking about in the chat a couple weeks back about walking through the creation of a track and the thought process (though you skipped ahead a bit in regards to the final, overall, arrangement). Bonus points for limitations. Ya, more of this.
This is why I play an Esquire straight into a cranked Carr Rambler. It sounds limiting on paper, stripping away all of the options actually frees you up to play more dynamically and think more creatively.
Rhett Shull....Truly inspiring man. I love the ethereal quality you got there. I’m a huge fan of delicate rhythms with a tasteful lead laid over them, love me some contrast. Great idea for future videos too, take us on your creative journey. I’m fairly new to your channel. Was introduced through Rick Beato’s videos. Ive got to say, you come across as a very down to earth person with boat loads of talent. I’m a fan.
That sound is strymon pedals through and through.ive been wanting to pull the trigger on getting one.but i think their most affordable pedals are about$350.
Tibor Tátrai, my favorite guitarist (worth looking up), at a workshop once suggested we practice playing a solo with just 4 notes. Then go down to 3, then 2 and then just 1. It is a brilliant exercise in the genre of limiting yourself. I have watched your channel for a while. I really like most things you post. But this was truly an amazing, transformative and inspirational video. Thank you.
Love the track documentaries!!!! It's crazy to think about all the tone options you have in where you pick and how you pick! Every guitar has a built in flanger!
Hey Rhett! Just wanna let you know how awesome of a job you're doing here on your channel. I'm essentially an acoustic guitar player, mainly in classical and fingerstyle stylee, but I recently bought an electric and, as a consequence, got recommended and started to watch your videos. I absolutely devoured your content and it made me fall in love with my electric and rediscover a new point of view of my passion by music. I love the neat edits, the incredible recording, the color control and, of course, your stunning abilities. I just wish you keep doing all your amazing stuff, and you better be sure I'll hang here to watch it all. Much love from Brazil :)
I thought this was really cool! Loved how you documented the whole process and let us know what you were thinking creatively leading into the next section! Would love more video similar to this! 🤓🤟🏽🤘🏽⚡️🎸🎛📻💥
I’ve got 3 guitars with just a single pickup and they always force me to be more creative by taking away options. Same thing with sometimes just plugging straight in to a single channel amp that doesn’t have any reverb/tremolo. It’s a really great practice.
What really makes it work is your ability to imagine different tones and musical lines. Knowing what you want and how to get it is a Huge part of getting anywhere at all. In other words, YOU, Rhett, are insanely versatile! This is one of the best, most interesting videos I've seen in a long time.
I don’t know anything about playing guitar but been watching your you tube videos your great. My guitar will be here in about a week thanks for all your shows.
Great video Rhett, that had a very 5 watt world feel to it. Most music with the least amount gear. Love the perspective, and it’s definitely something we need to think more about as guitar players.
The perceived limitations of a single pickup guitar are what makes them so appealing. There are a lot of tones to be found depending on your approach to the instrument. One of my favorites is a Rick Kelly Bowery Pine Esquire with a simple volume and tone control set up; no switches, no push pull pots; just a really great guitar with a bunch of useable sounds. As always, Rhett does a great job here demonstrating this concept.
10:20 is GOLD . Watch Jeff beck play a strat... Performance wise over a long gig....knob tweaking is crucial for giving an audience less ear fatigue, too. Thanks Rhett!
That guitar sounds phenomenal! I really enjoyed watching the whole creative process. You should do more videos like this (e.g. how you approach creating the drums and bass parts for your tracks, which plugins you use, etc...).
I’ve met Stu through friends who have worked with him and I’ve seen him play close up. Terrific bass player. He did an excellent, very personable, entertaining and informative job on this video. I’m glad he is doing well. I thoroughly enjoyed this. I say yes do more of these videos.
I like that the guy who just did a video in which he had roughly 75 preamps is doing a video about whether you actually need two pickups. Can't wait to watch
I just picked up a Gibson Les Paul Junior DC, with the single P90, 2 days ago with the main reason being to learn to expand my playing ability by limiting my options with a single guitar. So far, I think it’s really helped me out and has given me a better understanding on things like where you pick at in relation to the bridge and utilizing the tone and volume knobs more. I’d recommend it to anyone looking to expand their abilities.
Very nice original tune Rhett, especially towards the end as you added more layers, sounded full and expansive without being crowded or cluttered. Good stuff.
I usually watch all your vids, I'm a huge fan. I was not initially interested in this, however, I'm glad I stucks past the first few minutes bc this was outstanding. Amazing talent to pull this off. Your videos keep getting better and better.
Rhett, dude, in the last few days I’ve binge watched the hell out of your channels. I’ve become a huge fan of your playing and tone. Thank you for putting out great content for all of us “Guitar Nerds”. Keep Rockin Buddy!!!
Killer demo, Rhett! Straight ahead guitar playing, nicely thought out and a great demo of track layering. We are living in software and equipment Nirvana, but too many of us get lost in the tech and forget the music. Old school players get a ton of tone out of cheap guitars and amps by understanding it all starts with music. Limitation creates opportunity!
I run an AD30TC, it's superb. Reliable, light (compared to AD140/Ampeg V4/Marshall) and versatile. I swapped the Vintage 30's for a greenback and a blue. Great cleans all the way through dirt and takes pedals well. It just naturally sits in the mix in the right spot.
I think these kind of videos are a nice change of pace. I don't think I'd be interested in seeing one every week, but maybe once a month or every other month would be a good pace for such videos. It's instructive to see your reasoning and thinking behind a track, the gear you're selecting, what you're going for, and some of that less quantifiable reasoning that goes on during the creative process.
More of this please!!!!! 😊 ... The concept of this video was great and all, but the thing i've been looking for on RU-vid for a long time now (and never found!) is a decent guitarist/song writer who has the guts to show how they come up with the songs from start to finish... This is the closest i've found... I know copyright protection for yourself is probably an issue, but would love to see a lot more like this if there's a way... Great job man, thank you! 👍👍👍
That is a great guitar and Lollar pickups are hard to get here. Even our local genius, Mick Brierley hasn't got the time for rewinds and he's a good friend of mine ( no preferences). Reminds me of a LP Jr. where you can get so much out of one pickup. You're correct. I discovered the versatility at 17 when i used a 61 Gibson Les Paul Jr. and how using the controls can make such a difference. That Lollar pickup is so good.
Thanks for the idea of limitations. I’ve been stuck in a musical rut for a long time now, and I’ve been struggling to find a tone that I actually feel inspired by. I miss simply feeling every single note and letting that drive me into a groove. I’ve realized that through out the years the more gear and the more possibilities I obtain the less I actually create. Back in the day I barely had anything but I used what I had to the max but now I get so caught up in the possibilities that I forget to just let go and let what I’m hearing carry me. I definitely need to try limiting myself and working with what I have , physically, but also to my skill level.
I built myself a guitar with a single P90 in the bridge position over the holidays. I'm digging what you're going for in this video. I'm glad I subbed!
The visual of that guitar is awesome. I can't even tell in some sections what I'm seeing - whether or not it's finish checking or grain pattern. It's really cool and the color is sweet too.
i get in ruts from time to time. walking away from the guitar for a week or two always helps to rekindle the fire. when i go back to it it's like ahhhhhh.
This is a cool video and very much for me. I have one guitar, have maybe 4 or 5 pedals at a time on my board, the Vox Ac30s1 (the single channel model), and only use one pickup most of the time (bridge). I want to see more stripped down videos like this!
My man! You should do a 1 pickup guitar comparison between your new novo, the les Paul junior, and if you’re lucky enough to see one; a fender esquire! It’d be pretty interesting
One pickup guitars can be really great. I played a 59 LP Junior at MI when I was there, it was owned by Allen Hinds. That guitar changed my whole thinking about single pickup guitars. It's was so resonant and the sustain was awesome. I guess less string pull. Single P90 rocks.
Yes more videos like this please - love it. I want to create this type of music and seeing your process was inspiring. Seeing something in the video already gave me inspiration to rework a chorus progression I wasn't liking - now I like it better!
That wasn't just a brilliant example of enforced minimalism on guitar, that was also a masterclass in songwriting and song building. Just terrific content at its best - entertaining, informative and thought-provoking. Hell yes Rhett - more vids documenting your writing / creative process. You're proving every video why you've become must-watch youtube content for me and 150K other folks....
I still like having a neck and a bridge pickup in a four control configuration so that I can run an amp on high gain, drop the volume on the rhythm pickup to a get a pushed clean and leave the treble pickup on full. Then do my 'clean dirty switching" on the guitar. I sing while I play and I hate hunting for footswitches and tapdancing and I also don't like fooling with the volumes on the fly a whole lot. Love your videos. Much respect and love from Boise, ID.
Hey Rhett, Im in love with guitar since the first time I heard Stairway to Heaven solo part. Now Im a session guitarist from Indonesia. I just wanna say thanks to you. Youre channel has been improving my sound and open some new point of view for me. Keep inspiring bro!! CHeers!!!
One of your best formats, but so far my favorite among all the favorites... so far. Thanks for letting us watch the creative angle of things moving from your head and heart to the web and our ears. Bravo sir! P.S. You need your dog (if you have one) on camera sometimes.
Hi Rhett Looked you up after watching Rick Beato "All Things Music" You guys are awesome thanks for doing what you do. Your channels are very educationsl as well as entertaining!!! I often thought that group dynamics is what makes many songs so great. Many artist fall short when they go solo. Any input by anyone else reading this? Would love to hear what other people think and why this is. Tia
Cool vid. There's a reason that Jimmy Page used a Tele on the early Led Zep albums. He loved the punch of the bridge pickup and knew how to manipulate it to get any sound he wanted out of it. Awesome!
