This Weird Guitar Cab Was The Secret Sound Of Country Radio
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- This tone mystery remained unsolved until right now.
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Gathering Evidence
1:54 - The DVD
2:49 - Going To His Home Studio
3:33 - The List
3:52 - Examining 5 Cabs
4:35 - Station West Studios
5:32 - One Very Compelling Piece Of Evidence
6:37 - The Build
8:14 - Final Tests
9:27 - Outro
9:59 - Tag
All the music in this video was played on by J.T. Corenflos.
paypal.me/JimLill if you want to help reimburse my hardware store bill.
My website is JimLillMusic.com if you want to make some music.
I'm @jimlill on instagram.
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There are a small handful of topics that I'm endlessly fascinated by. One of them is my favorite music, and how it was made.
Nobody has written a book about that yet and I'm not counting on it, so I often have to figure some things out on my own. After testing a thousand different aspects of what makes guitar cabs sound like they do in my last video, I wanted to know what cab was used on my favorite music. It's a big piece of the sound.
So I went on a mission. It took years from start to finish, and involved an embarrassing amount of research, pulling up old files at my favorite studio, and a quick trip to the hardware store.
Hopefully I understand how to sound a little more like my electric guitar hero from here on out.
-Jim, 9/6/22
For Jim, all roads lead to the lumberyard.
This is the kind of content that UA-cam was invented for! Thank you for this fantastic little video! Part History, part tribute, part old-timey story-telling, part tech geek, and part DIY--what a delightful journey...
Make cool shit, put it on the internet. Pura Videoa
You are absolutaly Right ;)
AMEN brother
He's a fantastic video creator
Jim Lill, self-proclaimed "just a performer" yet is also really good building guitar gear with wood and with electronics. 👍
It's not actually that hard. You should try it!
I had the privilege of playing with JT many times… If he was ever available that’s who I hired…(and Russ Pahl)… He was one of those guys that you always thought about the phrase ask and you shall be given!
JT was always one of those guys who believed that you don’t play the guitar you play the song…
I don't care for country music, but it was heartwarming to see you nail the tone you were looking for, and seeing that you knew that you nailed it. Great journey and a great story. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Incredible cross between great story telling, History, Music tech and a young and upcoming player. Truly amazing content. Hats off to you and RIP JT Corenflos.
I've never even been interested in country music, but your research and production is so gripping it glues me to the screen. You may have just sparked an interest in me for country music. Amazing...
Same here. I had no idea who J.T. was. Now I need to check out everything he did.
Start with classic country or outlaw country. I think that's the easiest to get into. The songwriting and playing is so damn good. Guys like Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers are great and popular today. Most modern country is garbage. It's just bad pop music. You gotta dig a little to find the good stuff. I love telecaster chicken pickin and that's a bunch of what I play. Just stay away from top 100 shit. In my opinion of course.
@@mma1st105 Yes, Tyler Childers is the shit! Followed him when he was playing tiny bars in Ohio. Good for him that he's found a great audience.
thank you, I'll check them out :)
in country - the cream rises to the bottom
I married into JT's family in 2008 and never fully understood how large he was. Thank you for this peek into his work and it was especially nice hearing his voice.
The look that Jim has at the end, the absolute "I have my dream piece of gear" is heartwarming. Keep up the good work Jim.
He made that gear, that's really what impresses me. Everyone else buy's it.
I don't listen to country, but that doesn't matter. Your passion and enthusiasm is contagious! Absolutely top-notch videos. Love especially the guitar tone and amp tone ones, as those really go in deep and dismantle countless weird guitar myths. You may always state that you're "just a performer", but your experimental planning is amazing. You can focus on what's really important. You'd make a great research scientist, if you wanted to.
Speaker cabinet has always been the most overlooked and most important part of guitar sound IMO. So great to see you go on this journey and reach the point where you're smiling because you know you nailed it.
I’ve watched a lot of your videos over the years, but the “country guitar historian” videos are really special, Jim. Your passion for this stuff over the years has made you a scholar about this subject, and it’s such a great resource for professional guitar players. Thanks a lot for your work on this! I could listen to you talk about guitar all day.
What a sweet tribute.
Country isn't my genre of choice, however your super detailed journeys into sound and recording never cease to entertain and enlighten me. I really love the videos you put out!
Woot! New Jim Lill! Like before watching!
Dear Jim, came to your videos through the first of your experiment videos are few months back. Your experiments, facts and conclusions have been an eye opener, and I love what you do. You strip down all the fluff from the rumours, put a firm pin in guitar forum nonsense, and show all your evidence. Please keep doing what you're doing. And if you ever get into full guitar amp building and can get them sold in the UK, I'll be happy to buy one. As we say over here in the UK, you Sir, are a bloody legend! Love from Wales
This is cool on many levels. First off, the ear you have to have that need to identify a particular cab. Then there's your ability to mimic so closely the licks and sound of one of your idols. Finally, a big thanks to you for introducing me to J.T., of whom I was previously unaware due to the fact that I don't listen to a lot of contemporary country music, and a thanks to UA-cam random suggestions for introducing me to Jim Lill. I'm now listening to J.T.'s album and digging the sh*t out of it.
then there's the fact he went out, bought materials, and did an amazing job building his own replica of that amp.
THIS is why the internet! Thank you for all the work on trying to pull just a bit more beauty into our sound❤
I too immediately recognized his sound on that Dierks album. I’m glad you dug it out for the rest of us. It’s not really my genre but great playing and tone is unmistakable. Good job!
Thank you, Jim. This was its very own special kind of tribute to JT. It means a lot for you to honor his work in this way.
the hell
2hrs ago i was thinking "hmmm, he didnt upload in like 3 months, wonder when the next video will come out?"
and here it is
Any chance you'll release plans for the cab? I'd love to try making one to mess around with, that really is a fantastic sound.
Is it not merely a F Tremulux 2 x 12 with a hole cut out the back?
I‘d like that plan also
Your storytelling, style of shots. Details. And nerdy detailed tests glues me to the screen. This is absolute pro level and by far the best i have seen in years. Keep on mate.
I have to admit that, at 8:30, I got a little misty over the absolute joy that you're exuding. Amazing feeling!
wow!!! I am utterly shocked and so late to the game w/ this... I've heard of JT Corenflos from you and to hear that he passed away is a little gut wrenching since I've been digesting his playing vicariously through Jim Lill... thank you Jim for your relentless pursuit of chasing the sound of your heroes and bringing us along for the ride and continue to do so...
Me too, I have no idea how I didn’t know about this great player until now.
Near as much makes no difference!! I love the heart and effort you put into these discovery journeys, thank you for taking us along for the ride.
This is so cool. I'm so happy this drive to learn more (and teach us more) about tone got you to own your dream cab!
There's high chance he knew and just wanted to keep the secret/let you figure it out on your own. It was one of the only ones plugged in when you found it, and coincidentally or not, wasn't offered for sale. Yet once you played it, you knew. If it was that obvious for you, I'm betting he would have known as well. But who knows when you have such a catalog of music on different amps like him.
A lot of big guitarists with killer guitar tones always have this thing about “finding your own tone” like they did. You can buy every amp, guitar, pot, bridge, cabinet, string, etc that BB King ever owned but you wouldn’t sound just like him because you aren’t BB. You’ve got to find your own sound so someone will want to replicate your sound
@@strat458796 I agree the tone is in the fingers. I always think about the time Ted Nugent asked Eddie Van Halen to let him play through his rig one time at a sound check for a show. Nugent was hoping to sound like Ed… but he sounded like Ted lol…
Eddie could have played through a 15 watt gorilla amp and he would still sound like EVH. The tones in the fingers. Yep…
@@matthewward5813 It’s what makes playing music so interesting because you know there’s not anyone out there that sounds like you do
@@matthewward5813 Which is even more reinforced by the fact that when he grew up, Eddie didn't have the money for gear. So he really did have to stand out through his playing.
what an incredible video, truly. you tell a great story and i was so excited that you got to have your own version of JTs amp with your personal touch. amazing playing, and of course, amazing work all around!
Came upon your channel and this video by accident. Can I tell you, your interest in and passion for tracking down concrete information and preserving it for everyone else is remarkable and praiseworthy. It may seem completely unrelated, but I am researching a book on an arcane subject, 3-D movies of the 1950s, and while I have unearthed some real nuggets, I can only wish people living in the 1960s and '70s had shown the same concern for documenting "my" subject as you show for documenting "your" subject. Keep up the great work. I hit the subscribe button with gusto.
Wow, good for you Jim, this was a excellent trip with you to find this and reproduce it as best as your can!
Thank you for making me cry on my lunch break
Excellent work my friend! Chasing tone is a massive task, so much respect for you and JT (RIP), knowing there's way more to Nashville than the 2 Brents! Thank you 😁
Your videos are so simple, in the best way yet they are always so beautiful. I get to the end of your videos I feel like I just got done meditating or something, it's so peaceful.
Supercool that you built it and got to nail that secret tone! Best part is, you can try out different backs and see if you can tune it, enhance it, or even come up with your own magic tone somebody might want to match one day.
Jim, I stumbled across your tone search videos and found a great UA-cam content provider that I keep coming back to. Great content. I really enjoy and learn a lot from your videos. I hope your channel keeps growing and you hit it really big!
Absolutely subbed ! Great production and mini doc on JT. I bet he’s smiling seeing you made this video. Awesome job brother, inspiring
That's a gooooood country sound.
Man that weird cabinet looks super familiar and I have only met one janky (mad scientist out of his garage) tube amp builder that uses Mojo speakers alot and Jensens alot. You should ask him if he has ever heard of a super small operation out of California named "Donovan Amplification"
Great content Jim, and even better playing. Thanks for turning me on to JT Corenflos...I'm off to learn Swamp Stomp!
Your videos are absolutely incredible and informative. It is very obvious the dedication you have in the effort you put into making them. Much appreciation!
As a guitar sound hound, musician, producer, and engineer, I appreciate this video on all kinds of levels. More than that, I appreciate your tribute to JT Corenflos. Truth be told, I've been obsessing over Clarence White's tone lately, especially on The Byrds' _Time Between_ and Gene Clark's _Tried So Hard._ This video inspires me to do the detective work. Great job!
Great job with this video!
JT was a monster player that influenced a lot of the pickers here in Texas....including me.
Thanks Jim, both for preserving this piece of history, and for introducing us that didn't know of him to your friend, J.T. The cab is a great discovery, but the man sounds like he was a legend. I will definitely be checking his music out. I always love your content. Keep up the good work!
Sir. You parked a building in my eye. What a great story and a great tribute! THANK you.
I've been thinking a lot lately about having one half of a cab being open and the other half being closed. Glad I wasn't alone in thinking that could be a good idea. Really cool video!
You did JT great honor in putting so much time and effort into analyzing his tone, then emulating it. Fantastic effort! Fantastic work!
one of the best tone search vids I've ever watched
.great composite media and compelling watch.
Wow, Jim. You keep raising the bar with these videos. It’s so awesome that you were able to make the connection with someone who you admired and enjoyed. Your attention to detail and perseverance in improving your knowledge and craft are inspiring! This is fascinating stuff. When I heard about J.T. Last year, I immediately thought of you, because you made me aware of who he was and how amazing a musician he was.
These videos are so great. Thank you for all that you do. Please keep them coming!
I'm not really into country, but I'm into guitars. I like your passion to do the research and the DIY cab project. I think you inspired a bunch of people to do something similar.
Thanks Jim for introducing me to a new guitar player. I am listening to his solo work you recommended and OMG he's amazing. What tones, what style. I can see why you idolised him for so long. I will look deeper into sessions he played on as i'm really interested to get to know more. RIP JT - if only I knew about you sooner.
P.S keep these great videos coming. Thanks Jim (youre a badass player and you inspire me to pick up the guitar)
Great video. I wish more people put the effort into their content as you do. Thank you!
DUDE..respect...in the past 48 hours i have been binge watching your vids, and i think everything you do is fantastisc...i like youe style, approach, the way you think, youe excecution of an idea, the subject matter, the format...everything is just a wonderful thing to have stumbled upon...you are genuine, direct, and intelligent...and you can sure play that guitar ............seriously...you are an inspiration....thank you, brother. ....more please.
Thanks for always going the extra mile for our art.
Love your channel dude! Great pacing, editing and storytelling. Keep up the great work! 🙌
Thanks for bringing attention to JT's playing. He was criminally underrated.
You are a wonderful soul with an exceptional aptitude for telling stories and playing music.
your passion is absolutely infectious and inspiring, Jim. Much Love.
These videos are incredible. Clearly a labor of love and such great mixture of fascination and entertainment for the rest of us. Smart and educational too. Thanks doing this! 👏
Great stuff, man!! Thanks for digging into the music!! You nailed it!
Everything about this video is amazing. There’s a compelling story that unfolds in a fulfilling way, and that Chuck Berry style run at 7:26 is just every kind of cool.
What a great story. You really did an incredible amount of work that luckily paid off with capturing lighting in a bottle.
Well done and hat's off.
Man, what an amazing video. The man is legendary. You did a fantastic job putting all this together. Thank you.
I recorded JT many times. Amazing musician and such a great guy. Drag he’s gone!
Steve you and I both know that he was bad ass! Ain’t no question about it…
I'm not into country. but these videos are just a scientific treasure for any guitar musician
Great vid. Love the respect and research. Best part was you took the initiative to not only learn but to apply what you learned to build the cabinet. Superb!
Jim, I love these type of videos!! All your videos inspire me, but these are special!!
Jim, I'm thoroughly enjoying your content, your scientific method is great to watch as you break down ages and ages of old school thinking regarding tone. The story line here is heartwarming and I can't wait to hear you utilize this unique cab!
This was great and a loving tribute, Jim. Good work, man.
What a wonderful tribute to a mentor and friend. You’re a breath of fresh air in the guitar scene!
Intriguing. Enlightening. I am educated and entertained. Beautiful.
So glad I found your channel. the recent videos on guitar cabs are incredible!
Jim, let me start by saying I was raised on and love country music, but my main styles have been rock, funk, blues, and jazz. I knew of Brent Mason when it came to country players, aside from Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, and Jerry Reed, of course. Your videos turned me on to J.T. Corenflos and Tom Bukovac, both of whom I had never heard of before. I appreciate you bringing these important musicians to new levels of prominence.
That was fantastic. Thank you so much for doing the work and bringing this information to the rest of us.
This was spot on ! Seamless from your playing to his, wow !
Great job on this video, a pleasure to watch
This is the most interesting music channel on UA-cam, period! Love it, brother!🫡🙌🙏💙
that cab is sick! maybe I should mess with some cab dimensions to make something funky
Stumbled on this video looking something totally unrelated, but glad I watched it! I love gleaning tidbits about guitar cabs and speaker combinations, and hearing different tone creations from them. And while I'm not particularly a country music fan, there's no question that this cab you made delivers a great tone!
I enjoy ALL of your videos! Keep it up and keep enjoying it yourself!
Amazing video and a very fitting tribute to the legacy of your friend's memory. You, sir, are a treasure to musicians.
I'm not sure how this got on my feed but I loved it and can't wait to watch some more. Great video
Thanks so much for this! Been working on a Teletype guitar, had many Fenders over the years, and never could get the tone of "Nashville". Like Diamond Rio and other greats. This cabinet does seem like it can certainly play a part in that. Great videos!
New Jim Videos make me happy! Kinda want to build one of them myself!
Great job, Jim! Looking forward to checking out JT’s music. 😎👏
That was awesome! I loved your energy and dedication! Good luck in all your endeavors! I wish I could play like you! Best of luck bro!
That cab seems like the logical conclusion to your cab building video. It takes advantage of those results for a lot of flexibility. I'm gonna buld one that has swappable baffles so I can have my speakers on baffles ready to pop on as needed.
love your videos Jim - was curious about speaker cab design and tone too so I built a half closed back cab with my dad a while back - and its sounds great - its really inspiring to build stuff oneself
Congratulations on finding ‘The Sound’, and constructing your Cab, sounds awesome..! Wishing you many years of joy and happiness on your journey..! Semper Fi
Great video. I really appreciate your approach, really compelling watch. Thank you!
I had always thought I was missing something to my setup. Now I get it. Not even a country fan and I loved to learn this. Thank you for this journey
I don't even particularly like country that much but you make such interesting videos that I watch anyway. Not at all dissapointed! Such a legend you've covered in this video, and a legendary cab. Rest In Peace JT!!
It’s all in the head hands and heart..gear is just the conduit..but thanks for that beautiful story and bringing his name into the pantheon of the greats!
Great stuff, man! Thanks for sharing this journey.
Another beautiful and mind blowing video! I love this guy.
Just found this channel. Great video! I love the guitar tones and great playing. That can sounds really good. I might have to build one myself!
Dude this was big screen quality! I am subscribed and think you and your new cab will do big things!!
Interesting video. Cabs, heads, speakers, guitar pickups, guitar wood, strings...all contribute to making that unique sound of any player. Hard to capture that original sound. Thanks for the video.
Man I just found this channel, and it's awesome. Very informative videos, love all the deep digging! Thank you!
You're the *only* music youtuber who takes a scientific approach to things like this and I just fucking love it.