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  • @LuisMorales-xr1gm
    @LuisMorales-xr1gm Рік тому +14

    There are so many great guitarists out there. Some are insanely technical, others with less technical ability, but the ones who actually move you, bring you to tears, make you go pick up your guitar?? That's a special gift and Paul is Blessed with that gift. I am Blessed by your playing, I'm honored by your playing , and Paul, your playing moves me

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому +1

      Wow, thank you Luis, that means a lot to me. Hope you’re doing well my friend. (And sorry for late reply, this is me finally catching up 🤣).

    • @colinpadley1897
      @colinpadley1897 Рік тому

      Well said

  • @shreddy412
    @shreddy412 Рік тому +6

    Another gem Paul. You’re my biggest inspiration the last few years. I appreciate all you do. Thanks for another great upload.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому +3

      Awesome, thank you Brian, that means a lot. And comments like that make it a pleasure to post videos 👍

  • @MulaMusic67
    @MulaMusic67 Рік тому +3

    'I missed..... people saying I was good!' Priceless!! 10/10 for an honest answer! Another great video, thanks Paul. 😎

  • @markhale6495
    @markhale6495 Рік тому +4

    Paul, I play the guitar to accompany my vocals. I play live regularly and play mostly songs that I like but some that I'm not so keen on. I'm nowhere near as good a guitarist as you are but I try to improve where I can. You do have an audience but they're just not in the same room as you, but they are more attentive than the audiences I play for, because many just chat away while you're playing. Your audience (including me) are hooked on your playing, long may it continue my friend, you are a great player.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому +1

      Ah, what a lovely compliment Mark. I appreciate that. For what it’s worth, I do remember what it’s like to be on stage and have people not give a hoot about what you were playing. So demoralising. Cheers Mark

  • @murrayguitarpickups9545
    @murrayguitarpickups9545 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the lesson Paul you're a great teacher. I've been playing for 30 years and have never really understood this stuff.

  • @mortonwilson795
    @mortonwilson795 Рік тому +1

    "and that kinda shit". Paul, you just gave a master class in a few minutes that kids at Berklee might spend a year or so digesting. Bless you, you give away so generously. The black LP Custom you opened with - lovely. I have one, a 1968 that I bought back in my teens. I really enjoy your approach - no 'shredding', no 'overdrive' etc - of course that's all fine depending on the gig but as a bit of a boring old fart I do think that bringing out the personality of a guitar is special, and you do that so well!

    • @maxwellfan55
      @maxwellfan55 Рік тому +1

      From another old fart but guitar nut. Totally agree.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому +1

      Well I’m more than a little jealous of your genuine ‘68 Custom 😊. Cheers Morton, glad you liked the video.

    • @maxwellfan55
      @maxwellfan55 Рік тому +1

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 Can I add by saying I too have an early Les Paul s/b Custom that I get off by just looking at it, let alone playing! It's like the Holy Grail to me, evenly weighted, drop dead gorgeous.

  • @tomsewell7202
    @tomsewell7202 Рік тому

    Hey Paul…I watch damn near all of your videos but somehow missed this one until this morning. Always great stuff, but your comments about ego really hammered me. Now that I’m an old man, I cannot overemphasize how much ego held me back as a younger player. It took me a long, long time to understand that. Thanks for doing these videos; I think you and Uncle Larry are the straightest shooters in the business.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому

      Wow, thanks Tom, I enjoyed reading your words. Yes, me and my ego appreciate you watching 🤣😊. Cheers Tom, have a lovely weekend.

  • @rpmblues7018
    @rpmblues7018 Рік тому

    Well then Paul , very nice indeed. As my friend Hugh Galloway would say "Good on ya" very inspiring. Love it.

  • @starets-vR
    @starets-vR Рік тому +1

    Вы играете по-русски, с душой!😊

  • @robertquinn9490
    @robertquinn9490 Рік тому +1

    Paul, always a pleasure to hang out with you! It's a case of a never ending never ending evolution. Like you, I'm always on the lookout for anything that will give me new information..I get tired of myself you know LOL! But when I can add some little tidbit from somewhere it washes like a wave through my entire database of guitar goodies, and I'm gently lifted. Until that get's boring too. Rinse and repeat! Carry on my friend!

  • @frankf355
    @frankf355 Рік тому

    Thanks Paul your musical reflections on how to study music on the guitar open the mind. I find myself in my way of looking for new and stimulating things.
    Thank you with all my heart.
    I am absolutely a fan of yours.

  • @mooseymoose
    @mooseymoose Рік тому +1

    Always great to see another post from you Paul!

  • @paultownsend6043
    @paultownsend6043 Рік тому +1

    That Tunnel of Love outro solo is guitar from the gods, still gives me goose bumps.
    PS, Nearly forgot, awsome playing Paul.

  • @johnsenior2566
    @johnsenior2566 Рік тому

    Brilliant Paul, I really laughed when you said it was about being told your good. I love it!

  • @williamweiss3620
    @williamweiss3620 Рік тому

    I was very happy to hear about your thoughts on practicing your guitar. I do the same thing. I find that being happy with your practice time never gets old.. As always love your videos and sharing your knowledge with all of us. Your the best! Love you all Bill.

  • @Hbomb731
    @Hbomb731 Рік тому

    Hey Paul, man I’m still watching and learning. Thank you once again! That black Les Paul is a Beauty! Simply gorgeous!

  • @gwbuilder5779
    @gwbuilder5779 Рік тому

    The most important point about playing guitar is...
    You hafta want it.
    In order to become a seasoned player is just playing, good, bad, and otherwise. Every time we make mistakes, it makes us better, if we take the time to correct it. Every time we take a chance at doing something new, we expand our abilities.
    Being live on stage proves what you have and what you don't, and shows you how close you are to where you want to be.
    To all the aspiring guitar players out there, I've been playing guitar for over 50 years and every day I get a bit closer to where I want to be and always find something new to work on.
    Playing guitar is a lifetime journey that always leads down new paths.
    Do it because you want to.🤙
    Cheers Paul.🍻

  • @gregb6387
    @gregb6387 Рік тому

    Thanks for being so honest Paul. You are brilliant.

  • @fordfanjpn
    @fordfanjpn Рік тому +1

    Thanks for another great lesson Paul. Inspirational as always.

  • @belo1971
    @belo1971 Рік тому +1

    Intro...masterclass 🙏🥰 ! Superb lesson today. Thanks a lot Paul 😊

  • @TheKingKrusher
    @TheKingKrusher Рік тому

    You're such an inspiration man, and your tone is awesome. Love your teachings, and love your videos.

  • @maxwellfan55
    @maxwellfan55 Рік тому

    Yours is my first vid of a new day.
    And how nice to see and hear the sounds of such a lovely Black Beauty. We know you love your classics, so do we! Good on yer mate.

  • @MikeG691
    @MikeG691 Рік тому

    That is some super smooth playing. Sounds great man

  • @jagercaster
    @jagercaster Рік тому

    I like your way. Thanks for the video, really interesting.
    We grow up with your help and enjoy so much your playing 🙏🙏
    We are lucky about internet and you 😎

  • @limpindug
    @limpindug Рік тому +3

    Top show bud I enjoyed it, thanks for sharing your time and graft to help people, I appreciate it. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate.

  • @DH432hrtz
    @DH432hrtz Рік тому

    Love this piece! Thanks Paul 😎

  • @glenlapwing8468
    @glenlapwing8468 Рік тому +1

    Excellent Paul, you always present such usefull stuff 👍

  • @arisperperoglou3341
    @arisperperoglou3341 Рік тому

    Beautiful, cheers Paul!

  • @gregmock6808
    @gregmock6808 Рік тому +2

    That looks like my early 70s Les Paul Custom Black Beauty except mine had brass pickup rings and black round knobs...my good friend still has that guitar as I sold it to him to buy a strat I really wanted.

    • @Taylort3b
      @Taylort3b Рік тому +2

      I had a 1993 white custom. My wife said it was the most beautiful guitar she had ever heard played badly. 😢

    • @gregmock6808
      @gregmock6808 Рік тому

      @@Taylort3b mine was a chiropractor's dream...just weighed too damned much..played it for 10 years and I don't know how many back adjustments between that guitar and the Fender Twin...if I had it back it'd live on a stand in the studio and I'd play it sitting down these days

    • @Taylort3b
      @Taylort3b Рік тому +1

      @@gregmock6808 For my 70th birthday in 2016 I bought a 2016 Traditional. Beautiful guitar and tone but I had forgotten the relationship between age and strength. The bloody thing weighed 11 pounds 3 ounces. Even with the widest strap it was painful. And unbalanced sitting down. It went into it’s plush case and remained there until I sold it a year later.

    • @murrayguitarpickups9545
      @murrayguitarpickups9545 Рік тому

      I've just bought an early 70s Black LP Custom (Ibanez lawsuit guitar) and I love it beyond words!

    • @maxwellfan55
      @maxwellfan55 Рік тому +1

      @@gregmock6808 You should try playing pre war style bluegrass banjos for back breaking weight!

  • @bongoslade1542
    @bongoslade1542 Рік тому

    Ahhhha - now that's lovely - thanks for the song - ( nice reverb unit)

  • @paulcooper5748
    @paulcooper5748 Рік тому

    I love that guitar paul it's so awesome.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Paul! I always find it a thrill when someone likes my guitars as much as I do 🤣. Cheers mate

  • @emlyngriffith5846
    @emlyngriffith5846 Рік тому

    So nice to see a Les Paul Custom (like my ‘88) not being thrashed at full volume for a change….they’re capable of mellower jazz tones too. I liked your comment about learning from your Dad…I wished my Dad had played guitar. Then….shock!….I realised that I….ME…was the Dad ‘cos I’m so old and my sons play so much better than I do. Personally I’ve never practiced….not being a pro….but just played whatever I felt like for two hours a day….👍🍷

  • @iantaylor827
    @iantaylor827 Рік тому

    Thanks Paul. You're good and I'm going to practise all of that diminished shit 😊and then practise looking nonchalant for when I chuck it out there. Great channel mate. Well done.

  • @frankbolam7812
    @frankbolam7812 Рік тому

    Thank you very much Paul for another great video to inspire me for the weekend 🎸🎼👍🎶❤️

  • @cannavan1
    @cannavan1 Рік тому

    What a great insight Paul . Thanks .

  • @petergoddard1960
    @petergoddard1960 Рік тому +1

    Actually very useful to hear how you absorb and integrate by not just learning a tune, but figuring out why things work and where.
    So until next time ... stroke... stroke... stroke... stroke... stroke... stroke... stroke!

  • @jeremyversusjazz
    @jeremyversusjazz Рік тому

    Hey paul. It occurs to me your playing kinda reminds me greg koch but more laid back..but similar in how playful and surprising it is…and all the dynamics and invention. Really great.

  • @thegreatriffs2552
    @thegreatriffs2552 Рік тому

    Beautiful touch.

  • @jeffjeff370
    @jeffjeff370 Рік тому

    wouw! nice guitar and nice piece!!!

  • @zenofontana6771
    @zenofontana6771 Рік тому

    Hi Paul, as usual, very appreciated. One question... I noticed you're more an more - if not always - using the Cornell 12 recently ! Am I wrong or you're really in love with that box and neglecting all the other amps ?? Keep on doing your clips !

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому

      That is correct Zeno, I gravitate to that amp 98% of the time. But it’s great to have the Marshall too, which I also love. It sounds very different to the Cornell though. And I sold my Vox AC30S1 a few days ago. Just wasn’t my thing in the end. Cheers 🍻

    • @artisanmetalcraft
      @artisanmetalcraft Рік тому

      @@paulstaffordcook8799
      I sure am glad I got to hear you play some Messiah Will Come Again before you got rid of it. So Great!

  • @graemero5532
    @graemero5532 Рік тому

    Great video Paul

  • @Johnny-oy9fh
    @Johnny-oy9fh Рік тому

    Les Paul customs have such a classic old tone...takes me back. I had a (real) 59 three pickup back in the 70s...sounds like you need new strings...

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому

      Thanks Johnny. Actually, they’re Flatwounds….. and relatively new. Not everyone’s cuppa tea, but l just love the plunky “dead” sound they give. Most of my others have round-wound.

    • @Johnny-oy9fh
      @Johnny-oy9fh Рік тому

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 they sound like old strings...lol

  • @guth.am_boss
    @guth.am_boss Рік тому

    Hi Paul, amazing video! I livke your black beauty, especially dropped down. Did you try a baritone guitar this way, I think, you could like it.
    Your playing is always an inspiration for me. Best wishes!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому

      Thanks Wilhelm. I’m delighted you like my Les Paul. I’ve never tried a baritone but I’m intrigued….. I do think I’d love it.

  • @johndodson4527
    @johndodson4527 Рік тому

    Had one of those in the early 80 s.wish I had it now.sold it for 400 to make 50.haaaa.love u man!

  • @paulcowart3174
    @paulcowart3174 Рік тому

    Ah didn't realize you were a half step down guy....Love that LP...yeah LoL started playing along Explains on next LP 🤣

  • @alfy9710
    @alfy9710 Рік тому

    Good Evening pal..can is ask . So I feel I could or can probably play to a maybe intermediate level.. what i mean is with enough practice I can “copy” chords and play along to some more advanced melodies. But kind looking around and listening to other in my view respected UA-camrs the general consensus is that to take it further and perhaps seriously I need to dive in music theory. So my question is as a novice music theory student what route would you recommend ? Books ? Private lessons, how important you feel music theory knowledge is to advancement in becoming a proficient guitar player ?

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому +3

      It’s good news Alfy. I’m really not into learning theory in the slightest! Do you think Hendrix and Clapton took a few years out to learn theory? Not a chance. So whilst I’m sure there are many great players who know theory, I bet there’s even more great players who don’t. My knowledge of theory is limited to the naming culture (I think it’s officially called the Nashville numbering system), i.e. you’ll hear me talk about the one chord, the four chord, the five chord etc. And that’s just so I can converse with other players. It doesn’t make me a better player…. it makes me a better talker 🤣. So, whilst I can only speak for myself, it wasn’t knowing my kind of theory that made me better… it was the thousands of hours spent copying my heroes and just enjoying my guitar. 👍

    • @alfy9710
      @alfy9710 Рік тому

      Thank you …

    • @mooseymoose
      @mooseymoose Рік тому

      Theory is mostly for communication between musicians, ear training is really the most important and it also helps to hang and play with musicians who are better than you😄

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому

      @@mooseymoose Totally agree Moosey 👍

  • @matt6288joyce
    @matt6288joyce Рік тому

    Amazing as always! You’re such an inspiration.
    I’m almost certain you’d be out of my budget but do you do online lessons? If so how much do you charge?

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому +1

      Well thanks Matt, I’m delighted you think I’d be a good choice as a guitar teacher. Actually, I used to do lessons on Skype, during the pandemic. But I stopped due to the fact that Skype (and glitches and broadband speeds) were a real pain. I used to charge £35 per hour. What I DO enjoy are face to face lessons. So if you’re ever in the Edinburgh area….. 😊

    • @matt6288joyce
      @matt6288joyce Рік тому

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 if I can ever find an excuse to come up then I’ll be in touch!
      Thanks for all the great videos

  • @mauriciosantos3407
    @mauriciosantos3407 Рік тому

    top dmais!! sonoridade de outro mundo

  • @philjones8693
    @philjones8693 Рік тому

    12:07 you slipped that all-so-important phrase in there "slowly, over the years...." So us young (well OK in my case 'old') padawans must have patience. Damn!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому

      Yes, I have to say you’re right Phil. It really is the combination of endless fascination for the instrument, thousands of hours of playing time, and a regular source of inspiring players to listen to in order to keep you inspired. Cheers for watching.

  • @stevehaw8430
    @stevehaw8430 Рік тому

    Hi Paul, I’m a 60 yr old looking for direction having just bought a Mike Smith Tele. Could you please please signpost me as to what lessons, links or features I should follow to become a slow but proficient all round guitar player? DId I say PLEASE PLEASE. Thanks Pal

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому

      Hi Steve. Congrats on the Mike Smith Tele! As regards becoming a proficient player…. I can really only talk about my own journey….. So I guess it starts with learning all the basic chords. Then learning to play them in different positions up the neck. Then learning the blues pentatonic, then learning to play that in all the different positions up the neck. Do the same with the major scale. That’s you now at a proficient level. Then take a pride in your “touch”, i.e. your vibrato and dynamics. Then learn a few jazz chords and different chord voicings. Then learn some spicy scales like diminished. The easiest way to show this journey is to refer you to a video I did a while ago, called “Beginner to Advanced in one song ua-cam.com/video/Gr0VtjB3lcE/v-deo.html

  • @gregb6387
    @gregb6387 Рік тому +1

    You can only pull out what you put in.

    • @maxwellfan55
      @maxwellfan55 Рік тому +1

      Only some (the "naturals") do it it better and easier than others. I'm thinking here of people like Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Neal Schon, to name just a few.
      It's just INSANE what they was pulling out of their guitars at just seventeen, eighteen years old. WTF?

  • @frankwyatt627
    @frankwyatt627 Рік тому

    read an article years ago that joe sample warmed up by soaking his hands in warm water. funny that.

  • @steveh1273
    @steveh1273 Рік тому

    I didn't catch the meaning of going off the 5 of the scale into the diminished scale. Something lost in the translation to me. Great sound on the LPs.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому

      Hi Steve, so for late reply. Once your song arrives at the 5 chord, start a diminished run (i.e. a run that is always 3 semitones apart), but start the run 1 fret higher than the 5 note. So if you’re jamming in A, then your 5 chord is E. Start your run on F 👍

  • @alfixn
    @alfixn Рік тому

    Tasty intro man

  • @rjeric8185
    @rjeric8185 Рік тому

    Ye ole listen and steal

  • @Taylort3b
    @Taylort3b Рік тому

    Phrygian?

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому

      Probably? 🤣. To be honest, I don’t know the modes…..

    • @Taylort3b
      @Taylort3b Рік тому

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 A hint of Barcelona then.

  • @stratpod
    @stratpod Рік тому

    was sure i commented earlier, you delete me ? 🤔 ach no matter, all i was saying was my practice routine is a lot different to yours , i tend to practice the stuff i like more or less parrot fashion , if it sounds like the original I'm happy 😃😃

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, it’s whatever works for you I guess. I wish some of the other UA-cam guitarists would do a similar video…. would make very interesting viewing! And no Charlie, I would NEVER delete you. Even when I’m rich and famous and becoming incredibly conceited and big headed - I’ll still be happy to see comments from you 🤣😊🤘

  • @Taylort3b
    @Taylort3b Рік тому

    Great video Paul. So I am extending an invitation to you and your wife to visit us in Canada this summer. You provide the free guitar lessons by the pool and I will provide the free wine and beer and bbq. This offer is time limited and will expiry at midnight February 3, 2035.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Рік тому

      Love it, especially the offer expiry date 🤣. Well thank you man, I’m sure that would be an absolute blast! My plane touches down tomorrow, 8am. We should be with you for morning coffee 🤣😊

    • @Taylort3b
      @Taylort3b Рік тому

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 LOL. I’ll have skates ready. It’s minus 16. What size do you take?

  • @Stereostupid
    @Stereostupid Рік тому

    Killer tone Paul !!Killer!what amp was this ?the Cornell or the Marshall?