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Shawn Helsel
Приєднався 30 січ 2021
Shawn Helsel in Texas
LearnToFly - practice demo
Talk about clickbait, my beautiful wife and her beautiful friend aping rockstars. Hit the video and there’s my ugly visage . . . sorry the suggested thumbnails of me were even worse . . .
Attempting to practice and resurrect this song from my memory and past for friends and upcoming opportunities. Too high for me to sing but I don’t care right now. Choice of capo on 2nd fret for ease of sus chords. Guess I’ll have to see how it’s really played, maybe I’m close. . .
Attempting to practice and resurrect this song from my memory and past for friends and upcoming opportunities. Too high for me to sing but I don’t care right now. Choice of capo on 2nd fret for ease of sus chords. Guess I’ll have to see how it’s really played, maybe I’m close. . .
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Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers for Ryan
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Another impromtu run-through of classic stuff for friends and family. Happy Birthday Ryan!
You’veGotaFriend InMe - demo for Casey
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Howdy Casey, here’s my take on this tune for your choreography expertise. Thanks, Shawn
99 Luft Balloons-8/8/22 AMK rehearsal with Wes
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99 Luft Balloons-8/8/22 AMK rehearsal with Wes
EP-2 Demo with Jaguar&Super Reverb
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2022 Demo made for Echoplex comparison rabbit hole. This one slaps, as they say.
Billy Joel on Guitar
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Here’s a one-take on an old classic for some friends. Apologies to pianists. I accidentally clicked on the Univibe mid-song somewhere and struggled to turn it back off, maybe I should have left it on. . .
Apologies to First Album. Brown Sugar
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My offhand take on an old song I used to play with friends who will remain nameless to protect the guilty. Been a while but requested by brother Ryan. Hopefully enjoyed for what it is.
MCB (Music City Bridge) “Savvy” model Wraparound for Reissue SG Junior
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Check out Music City Bridge (MCB) for excellent, age-old-problem solving wraparound replacement bridges on Gibson LP or SG-style Junior or Special guitars. musiccitybridge.com/ Two available models: “Stud Finder” model for vintage guitars with offset mounted studs “Savvy” model for modern reissue guitars with in-line mounted studs tonepros.com Thanks for watching. Apologies for the one-off, fir...
Oceans 11 Spring Reverb comparison
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Oceans 11 Spring comparison - meant to say during distortion segment that putting a reverb pedal before distortion can be a mess, unless that’s what you want of course. So when engaging the Ocean 11 before the distortion, it was easy to dial down into a useable sound, much like how the amp reverb sounded AFTER the distortion. This can be difficult or impossible with some reverb pedals, like whe...
Shawn H in the garage- Epiphone ES-295 Rockabilly Blues
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Shawn H in the garage- Epiphone ES-295 Rockabilly Blues
According to Gibson (coming from another channel who contacted Gibson regarding the tilting bridge thinking it was a defect), the bridges are meant to and designed to tilt slightly.
That's quite the pedal arrangement there, brother. I like that tuner. Can you give me the info on that tuner? Is it a retail item? Thanks for showing off that awesome bridge! Looks like you have it about as dialed in as it gets. Nice job.
Thank you bro, and thanks for watching, check out Shnobeltone online, this guy installs a Polytuner inside of a Dunlop or EB volume pedal. Best of luck, keep pickin’
Before changing out to the Savvy , guitar played like a car with a bent rim , get you where you wanted to go but Now with the “Savvy “ it’s true and righteous ! MCB , appreciate you guys and Uncle Tom too 😎
Thinking about one of these for my Custom Shop Jr., they are quite expensive but might be worth it. Thanks for the video!
Dave Weiss here. Love getting to hear you play again. What's been happening? Life's been good here.
Hey Shawn, been a long time. Dave Weiss here from OIT a lifetime ago. You're still amazing. Miss you my friend. Gotta catch up some time.
I’ve got one of these Savvy bridges on my coffee table right now. It’s going on a 2011 Yellow Jr. Honestly it’s not that bad but I’ll take any improvement. Great playing btw!
Thank you for watching and listening. Good luck with installation of your new MCB on that Jr, I’ll bet you’re gonna hear a lot of improvement in tone, tuning and playability. Graze that twine and make it whine.
@@shawnhelsel923 I haven’t put the Jr down since I installed it! What a piece of technology! Only boo boo I made was ordering the aged( which looks great ) and never thought how it would clash with the shiny posts. Looks a tiny bit weird but my OCD surprisingly isn’t going 5 alarm… yet. But yeah I’m really impressed!
I’m really glad you are as stoked as I have been. Yeah, I can dig the nickel/chrome contrast OCD experience but I try not to let it bother me too much🤣 I love the older look of nickel so even a little bit goes a long way, enjoy that Jr buddy.
@@shawnhelsel923hey thanks for the replies. I’ll probably order the old style posts in a while. I still haven’t put the Jr down yet! I have 7 other LPs from an R9 through Traditionals to STDs to finally a Classic. Haven’t touched them or any of my Fenders since I put that new bridge on!
Thank you for sharing and posting. Your guitar playing is magnificent. Those "complex chords" up on the neck were inspiring. I'd love to learn to play more like that. Do you have any recommendations on a great place to start to learn to play in that style (i.e. keywords for videos on UA-cam?) Looks like it might be rooted out of the cage system? Great stuff! Subscribed and following, Thanks!
Hello Dilligaf, thanks for watching and your nice compliments. You are spot on with relating some of the things I played in this video with the CAGED system. I began playing way up the neck a long time ago before the word CAGED became a thing, so I’ll humbly state that it’s nothing really new, it is merely a way of interpreting familiar first position chords into inversions of the same chords up higher on the neck. But I like that the concept has actually been given a name. I didn’t know what it was when I began, it was just chord inversions for me. Take any chord shape you’re familiar with and use it anywhere on the neck, that’s really all it is. Just use three strings at a time, and perhaps eventually look into playing harmonized scales. The other things I may have been doing involved bending various notes within each chord shape in a somewhat country style. It can be applied to any music, but my influence has been from pedal steel players. Again, no more than three strings at a time. Learn basic chord theory and play melodies within those shapes. Listen to some Allman Brothers and get some parallel fourths happening also. Play with your fingers along with the pick so you can hit multiple strings simultaneously. I hope these ideas might help. Good luck and keep pickin’
@@shawnhelsel923 awesome, thank you for the generous reply. Everything you said made perfect sense to me. Even down to the parallel force which I like It's got that ZZ top vibe. You made it look so easy. I've dabbled with this stuff but it all reminds me of when I learned my first F chord It's a struggle at first but you just got to stay on it. Thank you for the thoughtful reply. It was very inspirational it makes me want to approach the guitar differently.
Yes! Gotta have some ZZ thrown in there as well. It all relates. Billy plays those fourths, and Blackmore owes his career on them. Think about playing harmonized lines and double-stops. Don’t forget Soul Man Steve Cropper 6ths . . . If all else fails, just get a Tele if you don’t already have one and things will fall into place. Keep on pickin’
Niiiice! Happy to find you here- hope all is well!
If this is the fellow geetar playin’ fool Scott Anderson I briefly lived with in Columbus back in our tech school college days, I’m real glad to receive your kind message. I hope you are well too, and I hope you are still pickin’. I fondly remember some really fine jams we had back in those days, thank you for saying hello dude, cheers.
Yep…that is me!
Hey Shawn! Pam and Ken from a lifetime ago. Just had breakfast with Chuck S. and his wife and they were going to visit your mom. Glad we found this video, you still sound great! Pam wants you to know that we are seeing Eric Johnson in Greensburg next month. You introduced us to his music! We'd love to hear from you sometime!
Ken, really nice message from you man, lifetime indeed. Thank you for watching. My dearest regards to you and Pam, and Chuck and Sue. I’m stoked that you all are Eric Johnson fans, especially if I somehow passed along to you my love for he and his music that has so greatly affected me. Thank you again for saying hello.
❤You kill it every time! The amazing S.H. inspiring me since 1984
Thank you kindly Ben, apologies for the delayed response
I remember reading many years ago, when i was a totally committed Hendrix fReAk, that Jimi used a b string gauge because in the set he thought the G string gauge was too dominate. Part of the little things that matter, plus the reverse headstock helped get his patented sound. Back then, there were not many string companies & light gauges, until Ernie Ball came around. Anyway, thanks for the helpful video, i enjoyed it.
Thank you for watching, I am so humbly pleased that you and others have found this video helpful. I encourage players at any level to feel free about trying various individual string gauges for any given string on any given guitar. Why not optimize the full playability for one’s preference. Pre-ordained “string packs” are certainly convenient, but why should they be so standard for each of us as unique guitarists? They’re a fine starting point, but who says they’re completely right for you? Kudos to Ernie Ball’s recent expansion of a variety of string gauge packs. It’s about time.
Right on! I got to start practicing more!!!
And I do too! I went back and listened to the original, so many cool licks! This was a one-off take from faded memory, we never stop learning! Thanks for watching!
Another addition to the many great performances by the Sire of singing and the front man if finger picking. Oh yeah and my bIg brother. Nice job on this arrangement.
Thank you brother! Merry Christmas!
Hi there! What strings are you using? I am having a sitar/buzz with The Savvy on my Gibson LP Special and I think is the strings double wound at the ball end.
Hi Raf, thanks for watching. I’m just using typical basic Ernie Ball, GHS, D’Addario ,etc .009 through .046 strings. Nothing special. Yes, double-wrapped ends could be troublesome on a wraparound bridge depending. You’ll definitely want to have it locked down via TonePros studs so that the bridge sits flat and isn’t lifting up into sitar-land. I hope you have good luck getting it playing well.
@@shawnhelsel923 thanks Shawn. I am using a Tone Pros locking studs. With the Ernie Ball Slinky the double wound ends come out of the hole and up the bridge. I’m your video I can’t see even a sign of the double wound ends poking out of the hole. I am getting a few different strings to try. Thanks!
Oh Shawn, you are my last hope. I am lost trying to get rid of this sitar noise on my Savvy. It’s very frustrating. It’s like I’m the only one to ever have this problem with the Savvy. I see a gap between the low E and the bridge curved surface behind the crest where the string contacts the bridge. You seem to have that gap as well 7:29 . I can’t comprehend why this is happening.
Mr,O and i are diggin your leads ,i never tried to play that one,way to go,Thanks for the run through Shawn
And thank you for listening, much love from Tejas
Sounds good Shawn!
sweet
Question. I bought a new SG Special with two P-90's and it came with the lightning bar wraparound tailpiece. I didn't like it very much so I ordered this Music City Bridge "The Savvy" and it's great. But I just just used the existing Gibson studs so it does have a bit of lean to it. No buzzing or sitar sounds. It actually sounds great. But you used the TonePros locking studs, right? Was that a recommendation from them, or did you just do it yourself?
Hi there Boston, I do recall MCB recommending the TonePro studs when I bought the bridge from them. I didn’t have to install the TP inserts, the original inserts fit with the new studs just fine. They are a definite improvement in locking down the bridge, better tone and sustain, ease of changing strings, etc. Thanks for watching.
@Shawn Helsel yes indeed. I ordered some right after watching your video. MCB actually does say on their site that they're big fans of locking studs with their bridges. Acoustically, the sound has improved noticeably. Side note, my SG has two P-90s, and the string spread over the bridge PU posts isn't perfect. It's not entirely off track, though. The two E's kinda run along the outside of their respective PU posts. The middle four ride over theirs nearly perfect. I've yet to plug it in, but I have a PRS that has the same exact thing going on, and that guitar sounds great. I don't think it's a big deal unless they're all way off. It is odd how sometimes they ride over perfectly like yours, and sometimes they don't. I noticed you have a dog-ear P-90. I have soapbars. Maybe that has something to do with it. Who knows. Great bridge, though! Thanks for the response! Cheers! 🍻
I wouldn’t let minor string spacing vs pickup poles bother me too much if the guitar plays and sounds good. Best of luck with it all brother!
@@shawnhelsel923 When you are fine tuning the bridge with the TP locking posts, do you have to unlock the post to allow for the bridge adjustments? Just trying to wrap my head around it (no pun intended). Looking at this for my SG Special
@@Respecttheriff Hi JayDeeSG, thanks for watching. Yes, to make any intonation or action height adjustments, you definitely have to loosen the top stud bolts and unlock the bridge enough so it can move freely. It doesn’t have to be much, because you still want it in place so your adjustments will be more accurate. Cheers, good luck.
Great work Shawn,love that style
Tomie T! Thanks for listening man!
i am your fan... from argentina, you are the best man!
Hello Fernando! Kind thanks for your nice comment. I appreciate you watching! Best regards, hope your musical life is going well.
Beautiful!
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Many thanks Shawn helped me in my search.
Glad it helped Alfred, best of luck.
Si homre' mui bueno *****
Hey my brothers, thank you! I’ll have to demo the other ones soon when I can, miss you guys, love from Tejas
I love it too!
Hi Shawn Great video and nice playing. Can you please tell me the part number of the stud you used? Thank You.
great work on this,now im gonna try to play it,im a New Sub
Hey Tomie thanks, I’m humbly honored.
Good playing my dude, thank you for showing off the Savvy. Gonna be a madman and put a few of these on some Harley Benton LP Jr. types ;)
Thank you Jason, best of luck with the installations.
I don't know why Gibson and any other guitar maker that has this style of bridge just doesn't use Tonepro style studs. They're that much better then the stock sets. Just put a MCB Savvy and Tonepro studs on my 2022 Les Paul Jr. Wouldn't use anything else. Don't know if it's placebo effect or not, but the sustain of this guitar just jumped up a notch.
Badass player
Kind thanks!
Cette Epi sonne phénoménale, le joueur sans doute plus que la guitare, is this the premium series ?
Tres gentil merci🙏 I don’t believe this guitar is a premium series, but I could be wrong. I bought it used several years ago and have always thought it was just a standard issue Epiphone copy of a Gibson ES-295.
Did you just reuse the existing inserts on your 2018 model? Looks like you did, just want to be sure
Yes, I did not have to replace the inserts. The TonePros locking studs fit just fine. Thanks for the comment and watching.
Which model did you use? SM1’s?
Mark, I really wish I could remember, unfortunately I didn’t save the package. I’ll bet StewMac or TonePros could help with the specifics on that. Thank you again and best of luck with the upgrade.
@@Smitty76I used SSN-1
Thanks for putting this video up man! Answered all my questions I had about my intonation issues on the 2019 SGjr reissue I just picked up. MCB here I come!🤟
Thank you for watching. I’m really glad you found it helpful.
You bought the Savy ?? I have a a SG jr 2019 and was thinking of buying one. How do you like it ?
I watch UA-cam videos all the time. My search of incredible musicians led me here. Your just as amazing as i remember when i was 14 in the shop. When we jammed Crosscut Saw. Your simply the best! & always will be! I even brought this channels attention to your Brother. 😁🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵 keep em' coming! - thankful for your inspiration, Benjy
Wow Benjy, such a nice message from you. I remember jamming in the shop with you and Dustin and the guys, such great times and music. And you are a great player as well. Thanks for watching and I hope to see you soon again!
is your reissue a 2020 model? thx for your video!!! I have a 2018
I believe it is either a 2020 or 2021. Thanks for watching.
Sounds good Shawn - you need to do a monster surf demo on the use and abuse of a real Echo-Plex. A lot of people don't know that such a thing exist. Hawk
Thanks very much. I would love to do an Echoplex video when time allows.
Very nice! 😀👍
Many thanks!
Hey man, amazing sound! I have a Gibson 295 from 1990, and it comes with Lollar pickups. I don't like it too much because they have no twang... What pickups do you use? What should I do to improve twang on my guitar? Thanks a lotttt
Thank you for the nice comment. Nice to know a fellow 295 fan. This guitar just has its original Epiphone pickups. I have not had the wherewithal to investigate other P90s but I’m pretty happy with how they sound. Twang is elusive and we can’t get enough. Try different gauge strings, action, pickup height, these factors are a world of ways to find the sound and twang you’re after. Also, perhaps look into so-called 50s Wiring vs Modern Wiring on the vol and tone pots. Or try a treble-bleed network across the vol pots. The quest is to be able to turn the guitar down without losing clarity, and of course, twang. Cheers, best of luck.
What's the bridge pot space in mm?
Apologies Andres, but I’m reluctant to provide measurements or dimensions on my specific guitar. I wouldn’t want them to be incorrect or misleading for your particular guitar.
How much was that bridge?
Greetings, I bought the bridge directly from MCB when they had just produced them, it would be best to contact them on current price.
As of 8/5/23, it's $99.00.
Tom used Studfinder model, more expensive. What's the diff?
The Studfinder model is designed for original 50s and 60s guitars. These had studs that were mounted offset, hence the ‘Studfinder’ moniker. Understandably more intricate to produce and higher cost. Reissue guitars have studs mounted parallel to the pickup and the Savvy model is designed accordingly as shown in the video. Thanks for watching.
Just found a Scotty Moore model ES295 and bringing it home this Friday. Previous owner put a Lollar p90 in the bridge position. How do you like the Tunomatic bridge in yours?
Thanks for watching. The bridge present in this performance is actually an aftermarket roller bridge, which worked fine. I am not a fan of standard tune-o-matic bridges with Bigsby tremolos. They just will not allow staying anywhere near in tune over the long haul for as much as I like to use the Bigsby. Since this video, I have installed a solid, one-piece Compton bridge that tunes up well and sounds better than the roller. Thanks again, good luck with the new axe.
@@shawnhelsel923 Think I'm going to go with a Tru-Arc or Compton, too.
dang thats bad ass picking sir
Kind thanks🙏
Please read description fo actual bridge model names, which I somehow completely forgot to mention.