Vince Gill - Telecaster Songbird - Ask Zac 65
Вставка
- Опубліковано 8 лют 2021
- When Vince stops singing, his Telecaster takes over. Gill was a big part of keeping the Telecaster front and center during the 90s, Country Music's most popular era. Besides covering some of his history and gear, I also showcase some Vince-isms that are an indelible part of his playing style.
To Support the Channel:
Tip jar: paypal.me/AskZac
Or check out my store at - www.askzac.com
Some Gear Shots I took back in 2003, including his 53 Tele, and the settings he uses on his CS-3 compressor.
www.askzac.com/post/vince-gil...
Vince Gill Spotify Playlist of his best Tele-work
open.spotify.com/playlist/60h...
Gear for this video
1957 Fender Esquire with added Ron Ellis "New Tall" neck pickup. Restoration and aging on the body by Dan "Danocaster" Strain.
Strings:
D'Addario NYXL 10-46
Pick:
Danocaster Medium
Amp:
1965 Deluxe Reverb with Celestion Vintage 30 speaker, and bright cap clipped on the vibrato channel.
Effects used:
Boss CS-3 Compressor
Boss DD-2 Delay #askzac #guitartech #telecaster
Love this! I can't tell you how glad I am that I signed up for Zac's post-grad course in Tele masters. Is there no end to the minutia that Zac has stored away in that storehouse of a brain of his? Thanks Zac!
We have so much more to dig into. Thanks, Keith!!
All this by Zac and no teleprompter.?
Scheeezzze How do you do it Zac?
Now he can think you for pointing us in his direction too. I came here from Beard-Talk and I look forward to learning a few things.
Vince is one player that does something we all strive for but seldom ever do. He gets out what’s in his heart through his hands. And what’s always been astounding to me is he does it every time he plays.
His solo on that don't try this at home video floating around UA-cam is a master class of tone, taste, and technique.
Mr. Vince Gill doesn’t get mentioned often when discussing the pantheon of guitar heroes, like many of the other fine players you have talked about. He always plays in a manner that supports the song, like many of the other players you have talked about. I see a pattern here! Thanks for shining a light on these wonderful, MUSICAL players.
Yeah, those who tend to make these lists of the guitar greats, seem to overlook country pickers for some reason alot of the time. They are really missing out on so many greats, that they just aren't exposing themselves to!
I absolutely love the bends and basically everything in the intro to "Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away".
Ill never forget....the first country gig i ever got was with a group here in New Mexico. The audition was Oklahoma Borderline. I butchered it completely, but got the gig. Played at a place called Blue Jeans every Friday and Saturday all summer. I grew as a player leaps and bounds that summer. Thank you Vince Gill, and thanks Zac.
Vince Gill is one of my all time favorites. Your Tele sounds amazingly in tune!
Thanks!
That tone control tip on a Telecaster bridge changed my entire perception of the instrument. I now know who to thank for that one. Thanks for this great review of VG.
Glad it helped!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I switched to a Tele because of Liza Jane and haven't looked back since. Vince inspired me to become a better writer, singer and picker. You knocked this out of the park, brother.
Thanks, Kevin.
Great video, Zac. Vince is such a supremely talented guy all around that’s it’s almost easy to overlook how great his guitar playing is. A true Telemaster if ever there was one.
I saw Vince with the Time Jumpers at a Country/Bluegrass extravaganza in Portland, OR several years ago. One of the few times he took this band out of Nashville I believe. I was in a breakout session in a hotel meeting room to listen to Guy Clark play and talk about his music. The room was nearly full and I was in the back row with one of the few empty seats next to me. Suddenly Vince Gill sat down next to me. He smiled a big smile and said, hey buddy, and then turned his attention to Guy. He was clearly there in appreciation of Guy Clark (what a great songwriter) but part way into the show he noticed a lady standing by the door, got up and offered her his seat. I'd always heard what a gentleman he is, but that really struck me. No pretense or entitlement whatsoever. Just a guy who never lost his humanity despite becoming one of the most sought after singers, songwriters, and players ever to grace our planet.
Zac thank you for this episode on Vince. One of my go to tele heroes. His solo always blow me away impeccably crafted, interesting and the tone!!!
The night before Eric Clapton's Guitar Festival outside of Chicago ( 2009 I believe...) a band slipped into a small club called Martyr's in Chicago for an impromptu set. I noticed a tiny ad in the Chicago Reader announcing the show for that same night. It was Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes, Vince Gill, James Burton, and Ricky Skaggs. The opener was Bobby Cochran, nephew of Eddie Cochran. I was lucky enough to reserve tickets and watched all of these guys load in the front door while we were in line! Needless to say, an incredible show. Hogan's heroes were the perfect backing band as they were all great players. Ricky Skaggs played acoustic the whole night and had no trouble holding his own. Albert and James were incredible as usual but I have to say, Vince, for me at least, stole the show. He used his old white blond Blackguard through 2 Rivera amps, arranged in a sort of "V" formation and his tone was incredible: Round, fat, and dynamic. The best thing was that they were all having a ton of fun and this really came through to the standing room only, sweaty, and tipsy audience. An unforgettable night.
I have seen some footage of that night. Incredible.
Back in the early 90s, I was over at TNN to have Ralph Emery read a TV spot for Opryland Hotel before a taping of "Nashville Now." Vince Gill and his band were running through a dress rehearsal of "Liza Jane" before Ralph came onto the set. I was just feet away from Vince and his band and was blown away when Vince went effortlessly from lead vocal to to lead guitar break. I had heard the single, but I had no ideal he was as accomplished of a guitar picker as he was a singer. Truly spectacular to see up close and personal.
I used to restore high end vintage guitars at Gruhn's and Vince would come in atleast once a week and play and buy alot of them..it was amazing to watch him play up close and see his touch...one of the best in the business for sure
In the mid-70s, I bought the first two Pure Prairie League albums. In 1982, I cam across their new album "Something In the Night" and I was immediately struck by the talent of Vince Gill. I can remember thinking that he appeared to have real all round talent and was a name to remember. By the late 80s, he was becoming a big star and has remained one since.
What a fantastic program keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
Thanks Zac. Another good one!
My pleasure!
I love to see Vince get the credit he deserves, as an incredible guitar player and singer. But, you're no slouch yourself. I would have loved to have had some of the experiences you have lived. You have been around the best. Your insight is invaluable, and the number of subscribers you have will continue to grow, as we seek valuable information. I am 69 years old and have been playing since I was 11. My guitar teacher idolized Chet Atkins, and I missed out on so much important learning from him, because I wanted to move on to Rock, and Chet just wasn't my thing. The idiocy of youth. If only I could go back. Of course, Vince caught my attention with Go Rest High, and then I went back and started listening to everything he did, and recognize a Master. Thanks for everything Zac!
Take Your Memory With You is my favorite VG song ever.
Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High on that Mountain” and the ”High and Lonesome Sound” are an incredible testament to his voice, but he is a great guitarist, both acoustic and electric. Personally, his Strat playing is what I’ve heard the most... sweet. I’d love to hear him cover a Steve Young record... or two! :)
My introduction to Vince Gill came through his appearances on the Crossroads Guitar Festival videos. I knew who he was, of course, but I wasn't very much into country music - most of what I heard was the glitzy, sappy "Opry" stuff.
Zac - One of my favorite live music memories was watching Vince host the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman during the winter season. Amazing that so much talent can exist in such a wonderfully genuine person. Thanks for bring us this tribute.
I'll be honest, after growing up with classic rock and hair metal, when my dad went to listening to country in the 90's, it felt like torture having to listen to his radio in the car. As I've gotten older, I've learned to appreciate it more, especially with your videos. I will say, in the time Vince Gill and Dwight Yoakam were some of the only musicians I didn't mind hearing because I knew they could play.
There is a scene from a Steve Martin show with Earl Scruggs, Albert Vince and maybe someone else. Anyway they play Foggy Mt breakdown and everybody does a solo I think Vince was last and he really kills it! I always appreciated his guitaring. Thanks for another good one Zac.
I really appreciate you introducing me to so many great artists Zac. I liked your interview on the Truetone channel with Ray Flacke, who was an interesting fellow!
Saw Vince several years back in Santa Rosa and I knew I would love the concert but I was blown away. He puts on an absolute stellar show. and great musicians, too. I remember when I first started learning guitar (Tele) several years back and watching the 2004 Crossroads and he nailed that Oklahoma Borderline solo at the end, I was hooked. and it's been a fun ride ever since. I got influenced at that time by Vince, Albert Collins, Roy Buchanan, and Guthrie Trapp. Enough music there to analyze for a long time.
Awesome! Thanks Zac!!!!!
You bet!
Another awesome video Zac, thank you!
My pleasure!
Saw Vince at what I think was the last Alabama's June Jam. Tore his set UP! Did several sit in's too. One of the best events I've ever been to.
"He sings and then his guitar sings." Exactly!
I’ve been a Vince Gill fan for a LONG time. Met him after a concert in Newfoundland back in 2011. Great guy, very loyal to his fans. Guitar player extraordinaire and a voice to match. I have Austin City Limits shows of him including an Episode early in his career where he was backing guitar and vocals for Rosanne Cash. And as we know he is now part of the Eagles since Glenn Frey’s passing. He uses Little Walter amps a lot these days. He has influenced me greatly. And yes I have got down that great solo on Take Your Memory With You. So glad you did this episode.
Thank you!
As a retired public school music teacher (gr. 6-12), I was always asked what was the most important part of your instrument.....my standard answer (way back from my music school days) was: Your ears. So, it wasn't really ON the instrument. I took that as "Listening" was most important. Yes Zac, I am a new addict to your YT channel. Keep up the good work Brother. .....Russell D.
Really enjoyed this Zac! Keep doin What you are doin! Hope you and yours stay safe and well !
So many people don’t realize just how great a player he is.
found you Zac on Tik Tok...love your tones and styles and everything you have to say regarding guitars and playing them.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for the great content. Glad to support you in some small way.
Much appreciated
I always describe Vince Gill as “Mr Smooth” when he soloes. On “Clusterpluck”, his tone and smoothness are evident with all those other players to contrast with. It’s sort of cool to see how all of these 80’s guys have become the more “senior statesmen” of the instrument.
Another stellar lesson in the way only Zac can deliver them. Perfectly conceived and brilliantly presented with honest appreciation for one of the great guitar players of our time. I love the way Zac highlights some of the style and tone trademarks that make Vince so recognizable. I bought a Little Walter about a year ago. A great lead amp of course, but also a secret weapon for anyone who wants warm but clean tone as a rhythm player in a smallish sized amp. Love it.
Great Episode sir!! Love Vince he's a fellow Okie!!!
This is amazing...I.always think of the song Amie when I think Vince ....I just love the song for the reasons you so eloquently mentioned...his solos are like songs within the song
You picked my favorite artist on this one and as usual did a great job with covering him. I've been following Vince since he joined Pure Prairie League and have pretty much every recording he's done since. His live shows are always funny and low key but the music with his killer band is always spot on. For many years he was under rated given his immense talent but his long list of awards and his body of work speaks for itself these days.
Thanks Zac, I was so happy when I saw the title of this episode! Enjoying it as always.
My pleasure!
Great info as usual Zac. Thanks.
My pleasure!
I’ve been subscribed and watching every video since you started this channel. This is at least the third time I’ve heard you mention Guy Clark. Thank you for dropping his name occasionally. I hope some folks who’ve never heard it might look him up after hearing you mention him. I know this is more of a guitar channel than a songwriting channel. But he’s definitely one of the all time greats. A true Texas legend.
You are right! Guy is a legend
Zak, Thanks for mentioning Big Al. He's been my Tele influence for quite a while now. We both grew up in Windsor, Connecticut. He's little older than I, I really got to know him well i n the mid 1980's, His 62' Super and a 52' USA Reissue, a RE-201 and a great tune, and No one plays harder...
Love Al!!!
Another great video about one of my favorite Tele players. It's always a treat to tune into Ask Zac. I remember seeing Vince Gill on the cover of Guitar Player back in the day and that prompted me to listen to his recordings. And of course that knocked me out and I've been a fan ever since. Thanks, Zac.
Cool!
Absolutely awesome! Vince is amazing! And speaking of Clarence White, maybe a Marty Stuart episode? Hint hint... Thank you Zac
Great suggestion!
Thanks for posting this great episode
Glad you enjoyed it
The Silver Face Twin w/JBL's was my first larger venue amp in 1971, and one of the reasons my back is so bad today! LOL --gary
Great one Zac
Just great stuff Zac.
Thank you, friend.
Another good ep, Zac. If you haven't already, Big Al probably deserves a spot of his own at some point...
I will do a big Al episode
Yes finally Vince!
I’m new to really diving down the twang rabbit hole so these artist spotlight videos are like mini masterclasses 👍
Vince Gill is a remarkable talent. Nice playing,Zac!
Thanks, Gary
First time I saw Vince Gill was in Rosanne Cash's band on Austin City Limits. He made quite an impression on me with his playing on My Baby Thinks He's A Train. Big Al Anderson - now there is a Tele player that is unfamiliar to a lot of people. I'll have to see if there are any videos of them playing together. Jeff White also played in Vince's band for many years singing harmony and playing acoustic. Jeff can rip on a Tele too - I saw him often playing in Indiana. Thanks Zac!
Vince Gill....great singer....phenomenal Tele stylist.
I wish he would do some guitar duet CDs with Steve Wariner.
The song he did with Steve called No More Mister Nice Guy (also the title cut of that album) is one of my all time favorite Tele instrumentals. It’s so dirty
Top job zac , love this channel 👍
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks again, Zac. Glad you mentioned the American Music Shop show with Albert Lee but also on that show was the one and only Danny Gatton, which you covered so well! Keep up the good work.
THANKS!
High Lonesome Sound is a desert island album. Such great work.
Love the touch about rolling-off-the-tone-with-compressor thing... So informative as usual Sir. Loved it!!!
Thanks 👍
@@AskZac Please. Thanks to you, we learn a lot about Telecasters and playing them :)
Wonderful post, ta 😎🎙🎸✅
Many thanks!!
I remember the year Vince realeased his guitar heavy album Guitar Slinger, played a session with Johnny Winter, and a session with Alice Cooper. Dude is diverse!
Thanks, I really like Vince's playing. Saw one of his Christmas shows a few years ago. Your insight on gear was interesting. Reminded me a little of 5 Watt World.
@fivewattworld is a friend, and I watch ALL of his episodes.
Vince had Chris Bozung, the Luthier that I always have to do any work I need done on my D-28, to build him a gorgeous acoustic a few years back. Chris is an awesome builder. Do you know him Zac? He's a few miles out of Nashville in Fairview, TN. Super nice guy. I enjoy going to his house/shop and just talking to him. Also to pick a few of his amazing guitars. I hope to one day be able to have him build me a Brazilian Herringbone.
The sticker was from Rosanne Cash and the Cherry Bombs. He was her lead player and backing vocalist, for years. He is all over the Rhythm and Romance and King's Record Shop as a backing vocalist.
So it was a Cherry Bomb sticker? Cool!
Thanks for your fantastic work with both your channels! Gold! We viewers are so lucky to benefit from your first hand experience. I remember that solo. It was one of the only ones I could play properly off that album back then. I don’t have the actual cassette anymore , but for some reason, I always thought Steve Gibson played that one. I could be wrong. I couldn’t keep up with the Liza Jane solo.
Keep up the super work!!
Which solo do you think Steve Gibson played? I'll ask him.
Hi Zac,
The “ Take Your Memory..” solo. I always study liner notes, and that ‘memory’ came up as I watched your new vid. Maybe it stayed in my mind, because of my thought (back then), that Vince didn’t need anyone else playing solos for him. I thought I read about it in an interview also. I’ll check my magazines.
Thanks for the reply Zac.
I contacted Steve Gibson. He said he played the Fender Bass VI part, and the solo is all Vince. Great question!
And Steve commented!!! Thanks, Steve!!!
Well, what the heck? Ha! I also checked on line and didn’t see it. I actually thought they missed it! Arrogant of me🤔. I wonder how and why I got the idea in the first place. Sorry Zac.
On the bright side, I got to talk(almost) with two famous Nashville guitar guys!!
In 1990, a cover band I was in, did 'when I call your name.'
I like this. FIL and MIL, Kenny Rogers and Garth Brooks fans. Nice but when i mention Vince Gill in the mid '90s i get a 'we don't like him''. A Say What was almost out. Great player, singer and songwriter.
Always thought don't let our love stop slippin'.... was a strat tuned down a half step, because of the video. Was reading and old Country Guitar Magazine the other day and the article said it was a Es-335 tuned down a half step!
He loves 335's
same for all guitar player and singer
Not Tele related per se, I love how he wails on a 335 in the Midnight Rider video with Gregg Allman and Zac Brown. He is singing that high, ubiquitous harmony...and no one is really paying him any attention until he unleashes the beast at the end. Zac Brown seems to have a "What the hell is this?" look. Not a flashy solo, but tone expertly executed...as usual.
I saw him 2 years ago doing a Christmas concert with his wife, Amy. 335 all night long. It was amazing.
Had to go re watch that, awesome!!
I was really sad to hear Benny Garcia passed away a little while back. Benny was a great guy.
Benny was a wonderful man. He was very kind to me when Brad was opening shows for Vince. Such a loss.
Zac,speaking of Tely masters may be time to talk about the great Amos Garrett,thanks for all your work.l.c smith Gibsons B.C. Canada
Great suggestion!
Check Vince out on Foster & Lloyd’s records they brought Vince in whenever Radney & Bill were looking for Chicken Pickin’.
Funny you mention that, a F&L track is on my playlist. "What do you want from me this time." open.spotify.com/playlist/60h...
@@AskZac Vince is on lead guitar on “Faster & Louder” from their next record of the same name, Dolly Parton’s “Time For Me To Fly”, He’s plays on Eddie Rabbitt “Running With The Wind”, & “Old Cadillac” too... Vince did a ton of sessions before and even when he became a big star.
Thanks for another great episode Zach! I always liked Bernie leadon and Jerry garcia's playing in the 70s on county cover tunes.. I would love to see your thoughts on either. Thanks again
Great subjects!
Vince is great. I have more troubles with Vince’s style then guys like Brad Paisley. Vince’s solos always seem melody based where guys like Brad seem moveable pattern based. I don’t know if that makes any sense. Vince taught me to turn the treble down on the Tele by about 30 %. Vince says he got that from Roy Nichols.
I agree
Great video, Zack! Looking at Vince's gear I understand just how modest the man is not only as a person, but also gear-wise) One thing has caught my eye though - why would he need THREE delay pedals on the board? I'm really curious
one for slap, one for long, and the 3rd is being used for acoustic.
I play that "Take Your Memory With You" solo in a different position. Your way looks a lot easier.
I found a clip of him playing the solo in the 90s, and saw where he was playing it.
Zac
This new thing they call country to be isnt country . Years Back Recording was the complete Band together
Not sepparaited in 4 or 5 cubicals.
Its got no feeling no Grove . You know what I mean . That tone pot for the bridge pickup replace it with a volume control . Then test it out with the compressor .
Vince is one artist
I have always enjoyed lissening to .
Thanks, Lucky
How about playing a stereo chorus rig for a 90s country sound
Great video
I love that sound
Hey Zac. I love your videos. Thanks for doing them. I bought the Seymour Duncan La Brea pickups (partly because of your video) to put in my Fender Nashville Dexluxe B-Bender. I'm somewhat new to replacing pickups, so I didn't know that the La Breas wouldn't work with my Nashville (middle Texas Special) setup. I've worked with Seymour Duncan to try to resolve this, but with no luck. Do you have any recommendations for how I could get the La Breas to work in a Nashville setup? Thanks!
Are they out of phase? What is the issue?
@@AskZac Thanks for the reply! :) Yeah, I think that's the issue. SD told me that the bridge and neck are meant to be opposite so they are, but with the middle pickup, I don't get neck and bridge hum canceling. Instead, in positions 2 and 4, I get a really thin sound that seems out of phase. However, if neck and bridge are opposite, I would think that either 2 or 4 would be fine, but both sound thin.
Then to use the set, you may have to buy another middle pickup that will match with the set. I would have tried flipping the wires on the middle pickup.
@@AskZac I'll give that a shot. Thanks!
@@AskZac Flipping the middle pickup wires worked! Thanks so much for saving me on this, Zac. I really appreciate it. :)
So you have played his 53 blackguard? How would you summarize the difference in tone between that guitar and your Esquire? I'm asking because I think both of these guitars sound fantastic. There's something about the tone of that old wood!
I did not get to plug it in.
VG is such a smooth player that his solos sound deceptively simple - until you try to copy them! I got a transcription of his "Liza Jane" solo years ago, and it's a stinker, at least for a regular dude. What a Tele Monster!
Might be cool at some point to do some of the rockabilly guys-Scotty Moore, cliff gallup, Carl Perkins… maybe even some of the revival dudes like the reverend or Setzer. Not really a far cry from the country guys… one could argue originally they borrowed from the country guys but a few years later the country guys were borrowing from them
Does Vince also back off the volume knob when he is playing??? Or; does he keep the volume full and roll back the tone??
He backs off the volume while singing and tends to strum lightly.
@@AskZac thank you!! I have been struggling a little playing country tele……. When I use a compressor it seems like the volume roll-off doesn’t work as well as it does if I am just using an overdrive. Trying to get modern country tones. Also - Vince gills sound is so smooth, even with tone rolled off, I feel like there is a little harsh bite when I play, but I suppose it is subjective.
Do you have a schematic for the tone only for the bridge pickup ?
Here you go www.askzac.com/post/no-tone-on-neck-telecaster-wiring
@@AskZac Thanks Zac!
I purchased an old tele neck and put together a nitro body frankentele. The neck is one piece and I just read they were 50-59. I thought it maybe was a sixties neck..anyway, I assume your old tele and Vince's, the Boss ect have the 9.5 radius...do you or they notice the difference. I read Brad could only play the 69(I think)for ever(I don't know the radius)...I am asking a guy named Zac
7.25 radius on the old ones
Does Vince use compression before or after drive?
I have seen his setup both ways. But it tends to be comp before drive
Zac have you ever done a Review on
ROY BAUCHANAN ?
Not yet
You are a Vincegillitrist.
Who played the lead on “Blue Moon with Heartache?” Albert or Vince…
Jerry McGee
@@AskZac thank you, sir
What are you playing through?
Deluxe reverb, Boss compressor and Boss DD2 delay. The chain is always in the description of the video
I hear some static in your audio, which I can't quite tell if it's coming from your vocal mic or your Fender amp. FYI: I'm an audio engineer.
It’s most likely from the lapel mic taped to my chest
Is there a trick to bending on a 7.25 radius neck?
bigger frets
Many Fantastic players through the years .
But You know whar Zac
Bob Wills is still the King .. 👍
He is
As you mentioned 'My Baby Thinks She's a Train', have you ever heard this version by The Triffids? ua-cam.com/video/9_g9AB8oqY0/v-deo.html
Great episode as usual. Thanks for the insights you give on his playing. Found this one and he plays part of the solo. ua-cam.com/video/WahSs63AuR0/v-deo.html
That is the one!