INTERVIEW WITH TY TABOR of KINGS X Creativity, Gear, And More!

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  • @bingefeller
    @bingefeller 4 роки тому +12

    Ty Tabor's Gretchen era tone is the best recorded solid state guitar tone ever IMO.

  • @budgetguitarist
    @budgetguitarist 4 роки тому +56

    What a delightful guy! Ty Tabor is as humble as he is talented. Just an inspiration to hear both of these guys hang out. God I love this channel.

    • @PeteThorn
      @PeteThorn  4 роки тому +6

      Thanks so much for watching!

    • @dwightburns6699
      @dwightburns6699 4 роки тому

      @@PeteThorn thank you Peter I've been waiting on interview with him for a long time

  • @208414
    @208414 4 роки тому +45

    Ty is one of my absolute favorite players ever. He has the tone!

  • @bogatibokorakos
    @bogatibokorakos 4 роки тому +11

    I love Ty so much, he mastered our second album :) Such a honor!!!!!!!!

  • @deanlikesknives2354
    @deanlikesknives2354 4 роки тому +18

    I'm currently about 50% through the book "King's X: The Oral History", and one of the things that has struck me so far is how genuine and nice everybody in that band is. So glad you did this interview, Pete. If anybody wants to really dig in to the history of King's X, that book is also highly recommended.

  • @cheycasters
    @cheycasters 4 роки тому +20

    Im almost 63, it was about 20+ years ago I discovered Kings X. I freekin LOVE that band!!! The whole dang band is killer awesome.....I turned my kids onto them!

    • @dwightburns6699
      @dwightburns6699 4 роки тому

      Yeah you got to share it with everybody... Such an unbelievable band

    • @jpslaym0936
      @jpslaym0936 3 роки тому

      A musicians band for sure. I heard an a radio rock show where they talked about how (prior to digital / internet music age) the Label for KX would get so many requests from other bands and musicians for their new releases that the label would complain that it was eating into their sales volume!

  • @javivinasgtr
    @javivinasgtr 4 роки тому +19

    Most underrated rock guitar player ever! A genious!

  • @adam872
    @adam872 4 роки тому +15

    Love, love, love Ty as a guitar player and I love him even more after hearing about the influence of the great man Alex Lifeson. I knew it!!! Both of them use these beautiful big chords with all those open strings. Great, great atmospheres they created that served the songs so well. Plus they rock insanely hard. Ty also has one of the greatest tones in recorded history.

  • @nickfit3
    @nickfit3 4 роки тому +38

    I literally listened to 4 hours of King's X this morning!

    • @RadityoPramAdi
      @RadityoPramAdi 4 роки тому

      Same thing! I just play
      .... Silent Planet over and over again!!

    • @robinhowell5713
      @robinhowell5713 4 роки тому +1

      nicholas ditolla I’ve been sleeping with Kings X in my headphones for the last 3 days-I just love it.

  • @billl.4410
    @billl.4410 4 роки тому +3

    I had the privilege to open for Kings X in 2018. Not only one of the best bands in the world, but they're also the nicest, humblest guys to work with. I wish Ty and the guys many more years of success.
    Thanks for the interview.

  • @iceWaterProductions1
    @iceWaterProductions1 4 роки тому +6

    It’s crazy they became my favorite band almost the very first time I heard their music in the fall of 1988. I’m blessed enough to have been raised in Houston,TX so I’ve seen them over 75 times on every single tour they’ve done.

  • @gregbaker6215
    @gregbaker6215 4 роки тому +4

    I begged my parents to allow me to play an instrument when I was a kid in third grade. But was rejected at every attempt. My uncle got involved and paid for my first guitar and several lessons. He was and still is my hero! His passing, many,many years ago, broke my heart. Mostly because I was stationed in Germany at the time and couldn't be there. Ty is one of my all time favorites. He's such a cool dude. Thank you guys, I've been glued to the tube watching and listening. Can't get enough. Huge fan as well, and a guitar geeks paradise is what this is...
    🎸🤓🎸🇺🇸☮

  • @Jerrylumdegaard
    @Jerrylumdegaard 2 роки тому +1

    Im here on July 31,2022 and I just saw Ty, Dug and Jerry at their first live show in several years in NYC. They killed it ! Ty is such an amazing artist and so down to Earth. Can’t wait for the new album!!

  • @nickfit3
    @nickfit3 4 роки тому +9

    Favorite band ... EVER!!! SO AMAZING! The groove is strong with this one! Like a machine!

  • @phildale8451
    @phildale8451 4 роки тому +2

    Massively underrated player is Ty. Great player and seems to be a really down to earth person.

  • @marks8437
    @marks8437 Рік тому

    Two of my favorite musicians having a chat. This video is golden. Ty is hands-down my biggest influence, absolutely love his approach to songwriting. Both of you truly understand tone and are masters of the craft.

  • @brownsfan7753
    @brownsfan7753 4 роки тому +13

    I saw king X open for Rush along time ago! What a show!!

    • @dwightburns6699
      @dwightburns6699 4 роки тому

      You need to get the book if you don't already have it's a great read

    • @Rushtallica
      @Rushtallica 4 роки тому

      Man, I'm jealous!!! :D

  • @SonofCastille
    @SonofCastille 4 роки тому +6

    Man, that EAR CANDY record is highly underrated. It is absolutely one of my faves, Pete! Glad I ain't crazy.

  • @billyhughes9776
    @billyhughes9776 4 роки тому +10

    This is amazing Pete -- King's X and Ty and near and dear to my heart. I've been a fan for a long, long time. Thanks.

  • @curtisprice9806
    @curtisprice9806 Рік тому +2

    Big fan of King's X!!! RESPECT Great interview Pete!

  • @Coppercustomz
    @Coppercustomz 4 роки тому +2

    @petethorn thanks for this video, I had the pleasure of building Ty’s Zion guitars from back in the day.. I left the company back in 2002 after Ken sold Zion been on my own building ever since

  • @robinhowell5713
    @robinhowell5713 4 роки тому +2

    My husband turned me on to Kings X (we connected through work and music), got to see them at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento-amazing show, loved it. I been playing guitar for over 40 years, and so the sound of Ty’s playing is so amazing and inspires me to try (sadly, I am very mediocre) and learn some of their stuff. So thank you for this interview, and Ty-you, DuG and Jerry are amazing and my hubby and I are HUGE fans!

  • @syfman6
    @syfman6 4 роки тому +3

    Pete, you are one of the best, if not the best, interviewer I've ever heard. Your comprehensive, and instinctive questions are riveting. You're an amazing musician as well. Please keep these coming....💚🎸

  • @derrickmdoyle
    @derrickmdoyle 4 роки тому +6

    So cool! Ty is my favorite guitar player and it makes me happy that not only do you appreciate him, Pete, but that you actually interviewed him! Saw King's X in Buford, GA last year and got to meet the band. One of the highlights of my music life

  • @danielleiva9456
    @danielleiva9456 3 роки тому +4

    Really awesome interview! Lot of things to take note...I just tried the modulate delay effect to the lead and just sounds awesome...listening to "over my head" and that's the sound man! So grateful for this jewel Pete!

  • @thejamnasium6447
    @thejamnasium6447 2 роки тому +1

    the song Ride off of Alien Beans is so awesome

  • @mattwisemusic
    @mattwisemusic 4 роки тому +3

    What a treat. two of my favorites ever. Thank you Pete for making this happen. I've probably seen King's X 20 times in my life. I've had a chance to talk to Ty a few times. What a wonderful guy. Please do more of these interviews.

  • @Mike2of5Martin
    @Mike2of5Martin 4 роки тому +3

    Amazing! You asked him so many things that I would have wanted to ask. Every time I have had the opportunity to chat with him has been so brief at shows over the years. Had the best chat with him after getting to open for Kings X in Atlanta a couple of years ago. Seriously one of my favorite guitarists, writers, and people I have ever met. Thank you for this! 🙏🏻

  • @michaelfrancis1
    @michaelfrancis1 2 роки тому

    Cheers from Texas!
    🤘😎🤘
    You guys are... stellar souls!
    Thank you so much for hanging out online (extended) with us!
    So appreciate it!
    So much learned over the years!
    We miss you down here ;)
    Peace
    M

  • @brivington2011
    @brivington2011 3 роки тому +3

    Wow. Learned a lot from this video. These guys are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks Pete and Ty!

  • @headunits
    @headunits 4 роки тому +2

    Ty Tabor is one my favorite guitar players of all time! Such a nice and humble guy too.

  • @matthias7455
    @matthias7455 4 роки тому +2

    Omg, Pete. This is so great! Can't believe it. Huge fan of Ty. You asked some great questions. Thanks so much.

  • @Gorbyrev
    @Gorbyrev 4 роки тому +1

    Ty is one of the very very best. Thank you so much for sharing. The only time I got to speak to him was in Newcastle. He was using the Axe-Fx at that time and I'd just bought one. All I could think to ask him was "what amp are you using in your Axe-Fx?". He stopped for a moment and replied in his wonder Southern drawl "Da-as Meta-al". Wouldn't have guessed that the gig I'd just listened to was played through a model of a Diesel VH4! Still sounded like Ty and it sounded so good.

  • @stevepower1372
    @stevepower1372 4 роки тому +6

    First saw King's X on the Faith Hope Love tour, and it remains one of my best gigs ever. There's not a week goes by when there isn't some KX playing in my house... psyched to hear the new album. Great interview, thanks for sharing. Stay well guys.

    • @dwightburns6699
      @dwightburns6699 4 роки тому +1

      True that I'm the same way I mix in a little bit of government mule to lol

  • @mydayis5
    @mydayis5 4 роки тому +2

    Interview with Ty Tabor......instant ‘click’!!

  • @markgaines2884
    @markgaines2884 5 місяців тому

    King's X are absolute legends. Their first 7 albums are brilliant without a single weak track. I can't think of another band that released 7 consecutive albums of unskippable tracks. That's like 90 songs. Insane. Legends.

  • @sgwink
    @sgwink 4 роки тому +2

    Pete, dude seriously this was among the best interviews I have seen Ty do (not that I am a gauge for this) but his comfort level speaking to the questions from another expert made the interview feel like two experience pro's were letting us in on it. OF course thats exactly what I just saw and heard. Thanks for extracting some of those cool tidbits from Ty such as the tweener setting between 100 and 99 and "pray vibrations off the stage dont move the setting".. .I mean so much more too from Ty. To learn he was doing a follow up too gave me another level of anxiousness to simply waiting for the Kings X next album drop too. Wow. Thanks again!

  • @vidsforsquids
    @vidsforsquids 4 роки тому +5

    This man Ty is an incredible, tasty and extremely talented guitarist & human. Down to earth and obviously humble. The King’s X band is amazing. For the newcomers: go crank up their LP, Gretschen Goes To Nebraska. The gtrs are amazing 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @stevenellis8365
    @stevenellis8365 4 роки тому +1

    Solid gold. Thanks so much Pete. Ty and KX are long time favorites that never get old. Got to meet them after a show a year or so back. Just lovely folks.

  • @erictripton
    @erictripton 2 роки тому

    Thanks for dragging him in Pete. Ty was a breath of fresh air upon hearing them in '89. I noticed his love for Alex Lifeson, the pedal Tones.
    It is like hearing Rush meets country twang meets Trower type soloing.

  • @guidodday
    @guidodday 4 роки тому +2

    Ty and Pete! YES!!!!!! Yet another reason to love this channel...Thanks Pete!

  • @yargnad
    @yargnad 4 роки тому +3

    I bought Faith Hope Love back in 90 for the cover alone. I had no idea what to expect, but when _It's Love_ came on I hit repeat and listened to it I don't know how many times. I couldn't get enough after that.
    I think I saw them in 95 on the tour for Dogman. My brother had come with me but he wasn't 18 yet and couldn't get into the bar where they were playing. Sucks to be him because Lost In Germany is incredible live.....that tone and riff are connected directly to my musical soul.

  • @jimmyjennings4089
    @jimmyjennings4089 Рік тому

    Kings X is one of my favorite bands, I had to add a couple of their songs to the band I play in's song list black flag and black the sky, just killer songs that I feel can't be left out of songs we play, rock on Ty you are an extremely talented musician for sure.

  • @danc3746
    @danc3746 4 роки тому +1

    Page, Lifeson and Ty...the BEST

  • @joeriffanucci
    @joeriffanucci 4 роки тому +1

    "Walking the plank!" Fantastic analogy. Real improvisation

  • @Yamallama585
    @Yamallama585 8 місяців тому

    One of the things I love about King's x is the fact that anybody who knows who they are always says the same thing that they're underrated and underappreciated. Back in the day when I was in high school these guys were the band that all musicians turned to. They were the Beatles of our generation.

  • @NONAME-GIVEN
    @NONAME-GIVEN 4 роки тому +1

    Ty Tabor should be a household name as well as the rest of King's X. Saw them in Largo last month. Amazing!!!!

  • @dell982
    @dell982 4 роки тому +1

    My all time Favorite guitar player!!!!!!!!! You're great too Pete

  • @ronaldsmith8966
    @ronaldsmith8966 4 роки тому +2

    Most EXCELLENT chat, Pete!!!

  • @shirleyallen7960
    @shirleyallen7960 4 роки тому

    Ty is probably my favorite guitarist of literally all time, so many out there. His playing encompasses everything I love about rock guitar!

  • @billphillipstube
    @billphillipstube 4 роки тому +2

    Nice interview. Cool chill vibe. I always loved Ty’s early tone. It was interesting to hear about the MXR and the midiverb. I figured that there was more to it than just the L5.
    Sounds like the aion electronics guy should send his L5 pedal to Ty.

  • @TVoltG
    @TVoltG 3 роки тому

    My secret weapon when I play is stealing as much Ty Tabor riffs and make them my own.. Dude is a riff master.

  • @dinofond
    @dinofond 4 роки тому +1

    Love Ty and all the music all of the guys in King's X play on.

  • @JRandallS
    @JRandallS 4 роки тому

    Nice. I built an FM station in the early 80's in Alaska and we used to play Kings X, "Gretchen Goes to Nebraska", and also "Faith Hope and Love" during the late night. When I moved to California around 93, one of the first things I did was hit up a King's X concert on Katella down by Disneyland. It was deafening, but I stood right up front and just took it all in. As a guitar player I always appreciated Ty's guitar work and song writing. A good friend of mine from the UK turned me on to them, and we ended up covering a few of their tunes, I don't remember the titles, but the first lines were"Hey Mr. Wilson", and "I, sit on the beach, feeling the sun, feeling your hand, and I, there's a ship on the ocean and I can't decide if I like it." Thanks for the interview Pete. Good job giving Ty time to answer. The only question I would have like to heard was "what are the secret settings on the Gibson L5 ..exactly?" HA

  • @AdamGotheridge
    @AdamGotheridge 4 роки тому +8

    That was wonderful. Had to pause and missed the end chat, but someone mentioned Jerry next and I think that would be a really interesting interview. The Kings X fans love him, and he so solid and powerful, he's as huge a component of that King's X sound as the others. Would just kind of love to hear what he has to say about whatever. So 2 votes for that one.

  • @coreyclark6505
    @coreyclark6505 4 роки тому

    How did I not see this before today?!?!
    Ty has no idea how much he’s changed my ear and how I hear melody today. Stellar guy, worth the line to meet after shows.
    Thanks to both of you for this!

  • @subpoppy1
    @subpoppy1 4 роки тому

    Love Ty. Love my MS homey. Such a nice humble guy. What a beautiful soul. What a killer discography.

  • @Kodro2
    @Kodro2 4 роки тому

    Thanks Pete to bring back Ty. One of my biggest inspirations in music.

  • @z33r2
    @z33r2 4 роки тому +1

    great interview! Loved the Phil Keggy shoutout.

  • @Curveballsimon
    @Curveballsimon 4 роки тому

    Pete - thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you

  • @goodmusemusic
    @goodmusemusic 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed the interview! It was great hearing from Ty after your question about his early tone and the moves to different gear. It's easy to forget sometimes that changes are made to gear, especially live, due to the history of reliability, among other things, of that gear. If a show gets wrecked because that gear is breaking down regularly, it's the next obvious move to seek out new gear. This was one of the highlights for me from this video. The other part I enjoyed is the openness to trying new gear, i.e. solid state vs. tube, not depriving oneself from a piece of gear because of an insistence of "one over the other" type of thinking when it comes to tone production. Cheers!!

  • @Taylor-kd6lr
    @Taylor-kd6lr 4 роки тому +1

    Outstanding interview Pete. I’m a huge Tabor fan, and have always wanted to see an in-depth interview with him, and you did a great job. Well done!

  • @glennscottharris
    @glennscottharris 4 роки тому +1

    One of my favorites.

  • @alanbarry3598
    @alanbarry3598 4 роки тому

    This is a fantastic conversation! I've listened to Ty and King's X since 1989, and have dug a lot of his music over the years. The stories about his childhood guitar and musical experiences were touching and fun to hear. Thank you, both!

  • @iG34RH34D
    @iG34RH34D 4 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite ever players.

  • @blueswood854
    @blueswood854 4 роки тому +1

    My late 90's R&B band....the L7, 4x10's.. a 335...found the right mid filter, plus compression...turned her up most of the way. Best tone I ever had...couldn't lift it prior to back surgery, it had to go. I wonder what it would weigh without the cab...that amp sang.

  • @GoDrex
    @GoDrex 4 роки тому

    I saw King's X a number of times from 89 to 92 and Ty had the most impressive lead tone of any guitarist I ever heard. When he'd go into a solo, the sound didn't drop out. It was thick and filled the room. I'm glad I saw them on nights where everything was working right.

  • @BenvanGeest
    @BenvanGeest 4 роки тому

    Thanks! This was a lot of fun. Have been a King's X fan from the beginning. Also a HUGE fan of Ty's guitar playing. Such a great guy. Cheers!

  • @Bill2226
    @Bill2226 4 роки тому

    Excellent. Comprehensive. Inspirational.

  • @GoDrex
    @GoDrex 6 місяців тому

    The Difference is a beautiful song

  • @aviator_bryan
    @aviator_bryan 4 роки тому

    Love King's X & Ty Tabor! My band had the honor of opening for them a couple years ago. So fun.

  • @lifeson01
    @lifeson01 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this!!! What a treat to listen to during the pandemic. Ty is in my top four guitarists influentially. Such a good interview!! Just reminded me of all the great music Ty has been a part of.

  • @sammyboller
    @sammyboller 4 роки тому

    One of my favorite musicians!! Loved the interview. Thank you Pete and Ty!

  • @billwendt1256
    @billwendt1256 4 роки тому +1

    Outstanding interview with two of my favorite guitarists.

  • @libertywormfarm3819
    @libertywormfarm3819 4 роки тому +2

    Spot on Pete, the guitar tone on “train” rocks me too! Should have known it was a Marshall.

  • @MrJackrockerman
    @MrJackrockerman 4 роки тому

    Thanks Pete for the interview..
    You and Ty are my favourite guitar player..

  • @jmar482
    @jmar482 4 роки тому

    Great talk Pete. Ty is a brilliant musician. Been a fan since the ‘80s.

  • @RadityoPramAdi
    @RadityoPramAdi 4 роки тому +1

    Thank's a lot Pete and Ty. My day sucks and this come up! Thnks!!

  • @magnomendes7018
    @magnomendes7018 2 роки тому

    I can't put into words how good this guy and King X sound. Very sophisticated! I can only thank you, as I would thank Mozart and Beethoven and many others if I had the opportunity!

  • @guitagious9464
    @guitagious9464 3 роки тому

    Great interview, Pete... thanks especially for giving Ty room to talk about the hand pain and carpal tunnel stuff. I am experiencing this issue lately and it's freakin' me out! I'm guessing the pain is due to the extra time I have to practice now while the COVID thing is happening in the world. I actually could not even press a simple traditional chord two weeks ago after playing hard one day for about 7 hours. I'm just now getting the strength back in my hand, but I still cannot shift to certain chord shapes, or play certain lead licks, without feeling pain all the way to my elbow. The strength in my pinky is just gone! Nice to know others have had similar experiences and have made it through to the other side!

  • @wooliegeek
    @wooliegeek 4 роки тому

    Thank you, thank you. This was so amazing. I am such a fan of Ty. It is fun to be watching two great guitarists on the screen talking about things I love.

  • @33ErikB
    @33ErikB 2 роки тому

    The biggest compliment I ever got on my guitar tone came from Ty Tabor when I was in a Black Sabbath tribute band that opened for them... I was using the Orange Jim Root Rockerverb micro head with a range Master clone. Talk about being honored... Maybe I had a small influence on him switching to Orange amps... Maybe...lol

  • @jonathanbarnes3061
    @jonathanbarnes3061 2 роки тому

    And aye....can feel difference..🛡❤

  • @HasseC
    @HasseC 4 роки тому

    Ty, Brian May, Hendrix and Nile Rodgers - my heroes. Among many ... Great intervju, Pete! Love your channel!!

  • @kervinrodriguez1833
    @kervinrodriguez1833 4 роки тому

    Great interview, thanks so much for posting. Ty is one of the best guitar players and very underrated

  • @Darthhalitosis
    @Darthhalitosis 4 роки тому

    Most underated amazing and inspiring player of all time!!!!

  • @jimmyfrombrooklyn8550
    @jimmyfrombrooklyn8550 4 роки тому

    Hey Pete! Got to thank you for all the great content you’ve brought to the guitar community. It’s really cool that an accomplished player of your caliber makes the kind of effort to share his experiences like you have. It’s been especially cool that in these crazy times when most of us are staying home we have guys like you putting out great stuff to entertain and educate. I’ve been a Ty Tabor fan since forever- so this was just icing on the cake. Thanks - Jim from NY

  • @rccampbell460
    @rccampbell460 4 роки тому

    King's X is one of my favorite bands. Good to see Ty! Shout out from a Hattiesburg guy.

  • @rikshredder
    @rikshredder 4 роки тому

    What a great interview at a great and much needed time. Thanks Ty and @Pete Thorn. I found myself so happy and relaxed watching and listening to this. THANK YOU!

  • @taurushamilton2739
    @taurushamilton2739 4 роки тому

    Kings X fucking Rules, Ty’s in my top 10 all time fave axe slingers 🤘🏾💥🎸

  • @dennispack350
    @dennispack350 4 роки тому

    Pete, thank you so much for this. King’s X and Ty Tabor are a huge inspiration in my musical life. This is just what I needed. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @NONAME-GIVEN
    @NONAME-GIVEN 4 роки тому

    That's an awesome first guitar story Ty told.

  • @fullmetalsal
    @fullmetalsal 4 роки тому

    Pete thank you both for such a great gem of an interview and Pete keep smiling and keeping things positive. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @viktorbuck8342
    @viktorbuck8342 4 роки тому

    Wow!! This was amazing, Ty is one of my biggest heroes. So nice of him to share so many of his secrets... I've been wondering about some of these tonesecrets since 1993... when Kings X took me by storm. 😅 What a treat! ❤🙏

  • @johnpierson8398
    @johnpierson8398 4 роки тому +1

    Really great interview with Ty!

  • @jjerg
    @jjerg 4 роки тому +2

    Ty is the reason I sold my trumpet & bought my 1st guitar at 17.

    • @panther5547
      @panther5547 4 роки тому +1

      Ha! Me to! I hated trumpet, then got a guitar.

  • @JRP3music
    @JRP3music 4 роки тому

    Wow, that is really cool that Ty did all that studio work so, young!

  • @eryckcrypton6412
    @eryckcrypton6412 4 роки тому

    What a great discussion! Thank you!

  • @mpost43062
    @mpost43062 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for posting this, I loved every minute of it. Was waiting for you to ask when the new KX album comes out. They seem to have gone silent on that subject. Thanks Again!

  • @robram2025
    @robram2025 3 роки тому

    Great interview Pete! I absolutely love Ty. Great cat!