@@carlob95 Jimmy did see Mr Jimmy play a set from the SRTS at a bar and met him after the show there’s a video of that out there . This is so cool we got to get Jimmy on with you , interview like Rick Beato does , keep on rocking .
One of the best videos on RU-vid I've ever seen, right here. Thank you, Carl - as always! And thank you, Nick! Would love to see more from you guys together.
Great stuff Carl, as usual. Regarding seeing the Rover live, on the '77 US Tour he always started Sick Again with the intro from the Rover, so look for Sick Again live and you could catch his finger work. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1iFwqXSQn20.html, this is an example, it looks like he's using his doubleneck to play it.
I really enjoyed the enthusiasm and attention to detail here guys!!!! Fantastic musicianship and boy do those pickups ever nail the tone. Really fun stuff!!!!
Nick nails the Bohnham feel, which is the secret sauce to why Zeppelin was so amazing. Page just fed off of John's grove and the rest is musical genius
I have to comment again... This is one of the most insightful lessons on playing Led Zeppelin songs I've ever seen. I remember a quote from Jimmy Page where he said something like, "I feel strange showing people how it was done because it looks simple, but playing in Led Zeppelin is actually quite hard to do."
Bryan Williams pickups are absolutely amazing, I have a set in my 1996 Les Paul Classic premium plus . Every Page fan should have a set of these in their Les Paul.
Thanks Bryan, I'm absolutely delighted with them , I'll try and get some pics and a sound byte to you when I get a chance, cheers, Bill. BTW, Laura got hers fitted recently and we're going in for a jam this weekend.
Bongiorno Mike!! Not a session with Nick goes by without him paying you homage for your introduction to Zeppelin! For that I’m grateful as well!! Caio Caio fratello! Carl
Ones signal chain will influence the sound of my pickups. Heres Carls exact set in my studio 2 days prior to Shipping them to Carl for an alternate perspective.( The Song Remains the Same tones 1973) The tone that eludes other PAF type pickups is the the "No Quarter" neck tone at 2:40 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-usDSEhPX0pA.html
What a great session! Really enjoyed it start to finish, and thanks to Nick D'Virgilio for the stunning performance and drum patterns analysis. Really in line with the signature style of this channel! And Thank You Carl for one more exciting video!
CARL BALDASSAREE, listen to all the zeppelin, sabbath and hendrix albums to make a video lesson on which certain sections the bass players bass lines are using Non-roots notes. Hendrix and Page would do unusual things with the bass players bass lines to alter and change the rhythm guitars chords into another function or richer extension chord. Black Sabbath, Hendrix, Zeppelin would make melodic riffs lines but the bass players bass line would be matched note for note and they would substitute different notes which changes the function. It would be nice if you make a top 20 licks with bass lines that did this by zeppelin, sabbath and hendrix because its a good learning tool and technique to do.
YOU DID IT- I've ALWAYS wanted to do Rock and Roll over the drums to Keep a Knockin' but never had the drummer with the chops. I am lovin' your channel, man!
Jimmy Page sound can be had for $350 CDN by ordering with Brian Williams, his pick ups are dead on, look him up on RU-vid. I have mine, blew away my vintage les paul .
You guys make it all fresh and fun again. Thanks so much! 'The Rover' and the solo therein never gets old. Ya'll nailed it a good'n!- along with everything else. I really think Page's choices in bending and such were mostly organic and natural, just like everything with him- timeless and flowing...Yes, me "Jones'n" for some 'Rover'.
Awesome , fun vid.. You and Nick should do a live clinic sometime.. Maybe answer some fan questions,etc.... Not only are you both consummate musicians.. But you both project well on the camera with your personalities... I love the way Nick attacks his drums.. Solid, tight and dynamic and a great affable personality to top it off.. It's rare to get that combination and find a connection. You both mesh and play off each other with great chemistry. Keep up the great work!
He did the beginning of the song on the 77 tour as an intro , I don’t know if there’s video or not I’ll check it out for you . I’m glad to see you got these pickups , I’ve had mine about 6 months . Complicated doesn’t mean good . Peace Carl
Something that almost never gets discussed regarding Page’s pickups is the specific combination of Alnico magnets in the neck and bridge. I forget what it is, and I’ve been looking for it like crazy, but it wasn’t what you normally find and it’s key to that “woody” Page tone.
The combination of those magnets while still "In Phase" creates a fair bit of Phase Cancellation. The set type I made for Carl (here) is demoed on my channel. My best audio of them is my latest video I posted the other day. If you're interested , check it out for "The Song Remains The Same" tones
Great content!! Greetings from Greece! Your pickups sounds fantastic.. I am about to buy one set as well..But still I think your playing is so good, that you could play even the cheapest squier and sound the same.. Please can you make a video about Jimmy and the use of echoplex? Thank you for your content!!
Hey Carl, there is limited footage of Jimmy playing the Rover intro to Sick Again in 1977. I believe the video that exists is from Seattle. As for your LP, my best guess has always been a Made 2 Measure Custom. That would explain the perimeter burst (not tear-drop shaped), ebony fretboard, mother of pearl inlays, no split-parallelogram on the headstock, and aging job. Can't wait to find out for sure in a future vid!
A few more videos have sprung up since but they are few and far between. Seattle was it for the longest time and most likely the only pro shot source unless Houston or Pontiac somehow materialize.
Did you ever hear the cough before the beginning of "Whole Lotta Love"? Probably Plant(the only one with a mike). And on "Heartbreaker", my fav LZ song, in the main riff you hear what sounds like the trebley (clicking?) of Page's guitar, which makes me assume he's playing near the bridge pickup. I can't imagine he overlooked that----it's a fairly obvious sound---maybe he didn't want to do another take; they were busy touring their first album. And it goes along with his(and Jonsey's bass guitar).Any comments? Always wondered.Great playing,guys!
Damn it carl. You can make that Les paul scream. And that drummer. Everybody tells every drummer this. I play guitar and drums and have for over 35 years. I have a really good ear. That drummer has to be the best of playing bonham grooves ive ever heard not only is he doing the licks and keeping about same timing his groove. My god hes good. John bonham and frank beard of zz top has a unique groove to their playing and this guy has it too in spades great great work
Damn I love that sound - riff of The Rover (Rude and MMeeann). I read Page had special custom work on his pickups and knobs for a tapestry of different sounds which makes sense since he was a studio guitarist. You have a awesome show C and hope you hit 100000 and beyond. Ty for the lesson.
ALL work was done post Led Zeppelin (The Firm era) In 1985, Steve Hoyland put the 21 sounds in Jimmy's experimental and Seldom Used #2 Les Paul. The one sound he liked was the "Out of Phase " tone. It was the one tone that eventually made it to his #1. (I'm unsure when? Maybe 90s??)The only mod in Zeppelin was April/May 72 when the new pickup replaced the failed Bridge PAF.
@@bryanwilliams3665 Thanks for clarifying! I was also thinking the "Tapestry" comment might have included the Black Beauty and it's switches but I'm just guessing.
@@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Here's the timeline:1: From Factory 2x White coil PAFs, higher wind in neck and lower wind Bridge : ( Pickups in 59 were randomly assigned Neck/Bridge with little thought.) 2: February 1972 Australia/NZ Tour Bridge PAF failing. Repaired by Merv Cargill ( Luthier In Melbourne Australia). 3: Unsure as to whether Jimmy was unhappy with the Merv Cargill repair or whether it failed again?, but in Amsterdam in May 72, there was a New pickup in there. It Stayed there throughout Zeppelin. It was eventually replaced with a Seymour Duncan ( Maybe 90's I'm unsure)By time Gibson did the reissue in 2004 and inspected the instrument , it was completely different pickup wise to the Zeppelin era .They reissued the instrument as Jimmy had it in 2004 not Led Zeppelin.Gibson of course have never volunteered this info.People bought it unaware it was Zeppelin era 'Period incorrect '
Hey Carl, any chance you could do a video in regards to setting up/maintaining the guitar? Figured it would be relevant to what you are doing with your channel. Ok... ok.... I'll confess, I messed up the height of my ABR-1 thumbwheels while swapping strings. lol. It was setup absolutely perfect by an old tech but he's not answering his phone..... HELLLLP XD
Great video!!! Which set of pickups did you get from Bryan, Pre-April 1972 set, or the set that’s more along TSRTS sound for 1973? Want to get a set for my LP.
This episode showcased some of best segments and vital key elements that Made Zeppelin such an incredible band. Jimmy and the gang all had such unique styles that bonded and blended into the powerhouse, runaway Freight train that was Led Zeppelin. Incredible how such delicate features within the structure of the songs supercharged the final outcome of those tunes so tastefully. Both of you guys demonstrated those elements so incredibly well that that to my ear, you both nailed it. Great, great vid - Bravo!
The Bryan Williams Garden '73 pickups are the only ones I've heard that get close to Jimmy's sound. I tried SD '59s, then WLH, and finally got Bryan's (set #58) last year. Wow! A dream come true 😊.
Thanks David. The WLH is a bit of a Mystery. It's nothing like a T Top. Maybe that set is like Jimmys playing now? It's not a Zeppelin set. In the same way, unsuspecting folk thought they were getting a replica of the Zeppelin instrument when they bought the Gibson 2004 Reissue. The instrument (electrically) that they copied in 2004 was very different to how it was in Led Zeppelin. They were never forthcoming about that.
@@bryanwilliams3665 Yes, I definately felt ripped off /abused by their dishonest marketing bullshit -if only there were class-action suits in the guitar industry...
Carl, read a little while ago Page has swapped out his Switch's on his LP's. Now using a Freeway switch which gives him even more wiring options, although he didn't say what "extras" he has it wired for. With anyone else would guess what it is, however with jimmy, could be something way out there. LOL Thank-you for doing Whole Lotta Love riff properly and showing folks how to do it. That fifth string D Page showed how he does it, up picking from fourth to fifth strings as you said, fretting the fifth and right away slightly pulling the fifth D sharp ever so slightly. As you've showed that difference in pitch is what makes that riff. Also incredible the amount of players that never get that tone and can't figure it out. Loving this video, Nick and yourself are showing your passion for Zep and it's flowing right through the video. Fab Work Guys!!
I'm unsure what the new switch does? In 2004 when Gibson did a JP reissue , Jimmy's actually #1 had a phase reversal push/pull in it, and the Zeppelin pickups had been long gone from the instrument . That phase push/ pull was the 1 sound he quite liked from his "experimental " # 2 Les Paul. That #2 Backup instrument had the 21 sound mod put in by Steve Hoyland in 1985 when Jimmy was in "The Firm" I'm unsure of which Post Led Zeppelin recordings that guitar can be heard.
@@bryanwilliams3665 I'd love to know what Page was referring too when he was talking about the Freeway switch was installed. He started two things, he had it put in and it gave him a few more "tricks". Know Page used it for the 2007 Zep reunion at the O2
@@dlewtweentorla1210 Yes!..It would be interesting to know? Couldn't trust Gibson to get to know. They screwed up his 2004 Reissue by installing a 'split coil 'push pull rather than a phase reversal. Jimmy talks about the phase reversal on YT.. Yet by all accounts Jimmy approved the release of the guitar? I'd like to know a bit more about that.
@@bryanwilliams3665 Jimmy has had a love hate relationship with Gibson. On the Les Paul Custom shop model ( after the screw ups with his Black Beauty CS Gibson did years before) , Page wanted to be hands on and see a few random examples before they left Gibson to make sure QC was up to snuff. Over time they kept getting worse and worse (first year batch was good). JP was upset at the quality dropping and stopped the model/run and cut ties with Gibson.. It's the reason for Page's huge amount of input when it came to working with Fender to build his 59 Tele. The Ltd. CS models that basically came in pairs (Mirror & Dragon) are unbelievable. Page himself supplying the dragon paint and painting those 25. Fender went through 1000's of pieces of Ash trying to match the original grain pattern to his 59. In the end each guitar matches the original grain pattern at least 90%. Extremely expensive, yes!! But the more affordable Mexican made Dragon & Corona Built Mirror Teles Page still gets random samples. Gets a list of serial numbers of finished guitars and he picks a few to be sent to him overnight to assess. Page said after dealing with Gibson he had reservations of doing another signature guitar. Fender understood and pretty much kept their promises.
love your style man, keep the great work you're doing! Also, thanks for doing the best video on Page's tone and not naming it "THE REAL tone of j.p." or "The ABSOLUTE TRUTH of Page's tone" or "Jimmy Page: you are doing it wrong" All those click bait strategies are getting frustrating. Your work is pure quality. Thanks again!
27:25 -- such a good point. Over and over as I listen to these tunes, what jumps out at me is how much speech and emotion Bonham got out of the snare drum. I can't think of another drummer who could play so many different sounds and voices from a single instrument.
Karl, Love your passion for Zep and great playing!... I hope you dont mind but I need to add some important info regarding Page's pickups and his tone... Page starting using the Les Paul live in April '69 and by late May he switched to it permanently leaving the Dragon Tele home... Originally he had the two original late '50s PAFs and in late '69 he took the cover off the bridge exposing the double white PAF.... HERE IS THE IMPORTANT PART... In early '72 during the Australian tour his bridge PAF failed... he replaced it in time for the '72 US tour (first time I saw them) with a chrome covered Gibson T-top... The T-tops were indeed generally lower in output than the PAFs (reading around 7.7K) so you are correct that his bridge pickup at that time was a lower reading than his original neck pickup which has been documented as reading somewhere in the mid 8s... BUT, the other key here is not only the lower reading but the tone of the T-top itself... it has a short magnet alnico 5 and is brighter and quackier than his original PAF bridge pickup... so YES when you mix the two together you get that iconic 1972 and later tone... it sounds a bit unusual and some think that he had phasing going on... HE DID NOT... and Brian Williams agrees with that, thats the tone you get by mixing those two pickup AND Jimmy Page's fingers!... I have had and have '50s Les Pauls and original '50s PAFs and original late '60s T-top and yeah thats the tone for sure.... But sorry Karl the one thing I wont agree with is Page often played in the middle with both pickup UP FULL, thats the only way to get that unusual twangy tone that you hear all over the Song Remains concert and the end of the Ocean on the album... Yes he did like to switch to the middle often and did so when he felt like it, including the riff of Rock and Roll... but on the Song remains he is starting Rock and roll on just the bridge.... One last thing... Plant actually DID introduce Bonzo and Pats Delight live in early '69!... But it was a completely different riff than Moby Dick... Wise we were able to jam on some Zep together some day, ROCK ON!
Don't Ignore the Echoplex In the Signal Chain! Page's Tone Was MUCH Thinner Without The Echoplex! The Echoplex Tone Is What You Are Hearing ALL Over THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME Movie!
@@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ agreed that the echoplex adds some gain and brightness, but I’ve played through them many times, and I do not feel that they change the inherent tone of the guitar and pickups itself. But they certainly do enhance the tone.
@@EdA1 I defer to your experience. Just saying as a Zep/Page fan for Decades his Echoplex tone is one of my favorites and a much better, fatter sounding, choice for his expressionist playing compared to his revealing, thin, sound in '75.
You guys are sick ZepHeads, and incredible players! Great playing and breakdowns. And I was surprised to hear that you had Bryan Williams' pickups, AND told his story some. I just received a set a few months ago, and they really do THAT thing, as well as everything else! You can put them in any guitar and it would make it a "special secret" guitar. Great vid for Zep, Great vid for Bryan Williams! Thanks
Hello Carl. Here is a video from Led Zeppelin in 1977 June 1977 . The Rover Intro and Sick again.The Rover is one Of My MOST favorites also. I was going to go to this concert with my big bro, I was 14 and was getting into zeppelin then and thought Ill go to the Next tour. I kick myself when I see this video . They to me were in their prime. AHHHHH . I own over 10 Gibson Les Pauls, Its all Jimmy Pages Fault !!! . 1 of them is a 1996 Gibson LP Standard Signature edition Page and Gibson put out for a few years. Sighed by Page in the old case with the Emerald Green lining etc. I stole it at Guitar Center. . My Gibson buddy at Guitar center said " hey have you been in the high end guitar room today ? I said no I try to stay out of there LOL. Well on the wall was the signed Jimmy Page Gibson Les Paul. I saw it from 30 feet away through the glass doors and said where did you get that ??? It was a consignment. Anyway I offered 2500.00 and they sold it to me for 2600.00 :))))). At the time i had been watching them on ebay etc for 5000.00 Plus. Carl you are the best Guitarist and composer I ve seen next to Page!!!!.Ive learned so much from you and your break down of the Zepp songs and how amazing page is with his writing. Thank you Carl !!!!!!!!! Ive been playing for about 15 years and learned on RU-vid how to play. after about 4 years of pain staking practice I can play along with Page and the boys. Love youtube. Kashmir is another one of my top 5 songs. Physical Graffiti is my Favorite album. Back in the 70s you could buy albums for 2.99 on sale. :)). Oh the 1977 Zeppelin Concert tickets were only like 29.00 AHHHHHHHH!!! I did finally see Page in his Outrider tour in 1988 about 20 feet away from him and got alot of eye to eye contact form Page. My dream came true. Anyway thanks for your great teaching Carl !!!
Compare Moby Dick(slow) to Yardbirds' "I'm Not Talking" (faster). I think someone will hear what I'm hearing. You will have a billion subscribers soon enough. Every Zep fiend will subscribe. I subscribed, I'm not sure what that means. I still owe ya a five spot from yesterday's viewing. I haven't had time to look for a PO Box.. Im busking the Celts at the Garden tonight. The Bruins'Fans are typically the Zep/ Rock Peeps but the Hoopsters are gonna get cultured tonight. They'll love it. I'll get ya cash trust and believe. You've earned it!
Hi Carl, thie video is phenomenal 💯💥. You and Nick are sympathetic guy´s and superb Musicans. Thank you both for doing this. ..So, and now i grab my Les Paul and play Zep riffs 😀. Many greets from Bavaria, Germany, Tom
I was listening to an old album(1976?) by Alan Parsons and it made me think of you. Have a listen if you haven't---a headphones album, no doubt.His, debut---"Tales Of Mystery & Imagination". Great side 1, side 2 I could live without. Experimental, sonically creative and lyrically haunting---based on some writings of Edgar Allan Poe. 1987 remix has an eerie intro by Orson Welles himself and the arrangement is impressive sounding, starting with just a bass guitar, then building into a breathtaking musical climax. I think I need a cigarette.
The Rover is my favorite off Physical as well. Favorite rocker. Favorite ballad off Physical is Ten years gone. Since P.G. is my favorite Zep LP then those must be my favorite Zep songs. Close second are Sick Again for a rocker and In The Light for the ballad.
Thank you Carl and Nick. I really enjoyed the attention to the subtler moments and how you highlighted the interplay of John and Jimmy. Keep up the good work!!!
Jimmy Page’s original paf was changed to a mid 60’s Gibson T top in the early 70’s. Most T tops of that era were wound at a 7.6k resistance. His was unusual in that it was a hotter 8.2k resistance which gave it more bite than normal. It is surprising how many pickup manufacturers are so far off.
Carl, I love your videos, and of course I share your love of the mighty Led Zeppelin. Your playing is incredible as well. But what I thought of is that you more than anyone I can think of, is perfectly placed to make comment on the band Greta Van Fleet. I think they are great, and obviously inspired by Zeppelin. The guitarist particularly seems to channel Jimmy so much of the time. But anyway, i'd LOVE to hear your take on this band and how their music is inspired by Led Zeppelin.
Page likely used a Phase 90 and an Eventide Instant Flanger for The Rover. The song was never played live in it's entirety by Zeppelin but in '77 it was part of the opening sequence: The Song Remains The Same> Rover Intro> Sick Again.
Hey Carl! Nice work as always. Two questions for ya, one after noticing the framed Zep two framed pic album cover behind ya. What is your favorite Zep album? Also, wrote before I'll be heading your way soon, now have a date, the first week of June. You going to be playing anywhere that week? Would like to catch your show. Cheers Brother!!
Darn. I missed you! DM me next time you’re in town. Check my website for show dates. The Zep II album was my first LZ experience in 1970. Heartbreaker was my first song! The album is autographed by all 4 members!
About the song "The Rover", I think you nail the way Jimmy used to play that song, but I believe you overbended some notes a little bit. So, you asked if there are other videos showing how to play this song and I recomend this site: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sfXhaHPpNmA.html This japanese fellow is incredible, he reach even the correct tone of the guitar. Take a look in his site and will be impressed. But you also are doing excellent as well. Kudos from a Page's maniac, keep doing and teaching these stuffs XUK
Fantastic, superbly done video and incredible analysis. Love that you’re continuing to share the profound mastery and musical beauty and creativity of Zeppelin. Or shall I say the profound beauty and musical mastery of Zeppelin?! They really had it all and their music and vibe continues to influence so many musicians 50+ years later.
Zep plays the just the intro to the Rover 1977 Seattle (youtube) after the opening song 'the song remains the same' but its on the double-neck so it doesnt sound nasty. However, Jimmy remains true to form and plays it different then on the album.
Bonzo often played the riff along with Page, making John Paul Jones' contributions all the more impressive. The challenge with Rock and Roll being that Bonzo played the intro different live. Listen to the soundtrack to TSRTS and it sounds like snare, hi-hat & kick start together on the One. This suggests to me a measure of 5/4 or 3/8 in there somewhere.
Hi Carl I have those pickups from Bran Williams. I also am wired with a coil split to get a great tele sound too . I’m still trying to dial in the Song rock n roll from TSRTS . If you could give me some pointers on how to dial that tone .
Rock and Roll off TSRTS:: Bridge pickup 10, Neck pickup maybe 7 or 8 . Middle position sound with a small amount of "Hollow Chirp".. It's quite a different tone to the 2nd track on TSRTS (Celebration Day) Celebration Day is pure bridge pickup.
@@bryanwilliams3665 Thank you! I think the Echoplex informs Page's sound quite a bit, especially in '73. Did you happen to test your pickups with an Echoplex in use?
@@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Yes I have the Preamp of the Echoplex . However an Echoplex and regular PAF type pickups won't get you in the Zone . I can still get close without the Echoplex.Jimmys Neck pickup was a "one off"
Very nice video. You two are so kind to share your amazing talents. I'm a big supporter of Bryan's wonderful pickups. I'm the proud owner of his 44th set (I'm pretty sure that was the number). The pickups were installed the day I got them and they will stay in because I love them so much. I don't (or can't for that matter) play Zeppelin songs but I fell in love with the sound and they are my favorite pickups that I own. 😊 and just to add...the continued support of Bryan whenever I have a tech question is just a treasure.
What a fantastic episode Carl and Nick!That ripping beginning riff in Good Times Bad Times always felt the beginning and promise of so much incredible music to come!Enjoyed all of the riffs,especially The Rover.Always has been one of favorite songs on that record with its sultry, catchy beats.Loved the highlights of Zep 2 ,and 4 too.Bring it on Home and Moby Dick are some of my favorites. Thank you both for sharing!😊🎼
To be fair to all composers that Led Zeppelin got inspired from, many of them should have been mentioned from the begining as composer of those songs they borrowed from!! Led Zeppelin did some very good Covers frankly!
Greetings my great Carl Baldassarre I love all your videos and just like you I am a lover of Led Zeppelin. I wanted to ask you to make a video for the song La La. For me it is a masterpiece and I hope you can do it, greetings teacher.
A whole video should be made on just the outro of The Rover. After he plays the main riff the last time he goes into the coolest outro riffing. The things that came out of that guys mind and hands...just the best.
Great video guys… I wonder if Jimmy Page would do a video with you to explain the techniques and career. I reckon these interview with demonstrations are invaluable as a record like the Gary Moore ones. Please Jimmy do it.
