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  • @Caskron1
    @Caskron1 3 роки тому +151

    The opening jam should be featured on an album. Just too good, beautiful, and tasteful.

    • @CorbCorbin
      @CorbCorbin 3 роки тому +2

      I think this is a longer version.
      ua-cam.com/video/TiNXBDHFqag/v-deo.html

  • @honkytonkinson9787
    @honkytonkinson9787 3 роки тому +150

    Chris Buck plays the stuff we only wish we were hearing in our heads when listening to other guitarists play

    • @Sean_Farmer
      @Sean_Farmer 3 роки тому +2

      Of course, we're all unique and no two people will ever be identical, but I can hear lots of the stuff he plays in my head. It's being able to translate that through the instrument that's the real issue.

    • @1satisfiedmind
      @1satisfiedmind 3 роки тому +7

      He plays the stuff I wish I was hearing when I am playing.

    • @Sean_Farmer
      @Sean_Farmer 3 роки тому +2

      @@1satisfiedmind I can totally relate. : )

    • @stephendouglas9423
      @stephendouglas9423 3 роки тому +2

      @@1satisfiedmind LOL! I know that's right.

    • @Philip_Taylor
      @Philip_Taylor 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, pretty much.

  • @anton537
    @anton537 3 роки тому +56

    From musician to musician, you have got to be one of the best guitar players I have ever heard

    • @garyeckel8876
      @garyeckel8876 2 роки тому +3

      he has a good ear for music, very enjoyable indeed.

    • @Richard_Lush
      @Richard_Lush Рік тому +1

      Subtle and nuanced. Excellent work.

  • @grinkashman7884
    @grinkashman7884 3 роки тому +7

    You blow my mind every friday! that right hand, yeah!!

  • @ricardoslhenriques
    @ricardoslhenriques 3 роки тому +72

    Goddamn, man. There's Slash, Friedman, Buck and God knows what else in that initial solo, in a incredibly tasteful presentation. It's brutal

    • @TempoDrift1480
      @TempoDrift1480 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah I was thinking it sounded kinda Slashy. Definitely cool.

    • @CorbCorbin
      @CorbCorbin 3 роки тому

      I think this is a longer version.
      ua-cam.com/video/TiNXBDHFqag/v-deo.html

    • @DenKulesteSomFins
      @DenKulesteSomFins 3 роки тому

      I can hear some Clapton/Harrison too

    • @brunolalanne9106
      @brunolalanne9106 Рік тому

      And Gary Moore

    • @AdvenuringTime
      @AdvenuringTime 10 місяців тому

      @@TempoDrift1480 the Anastasia lick at 1:59!

  • @fattone1011
    @fattone1011 3 роки тому +26

    Holy shitballs that intro was incredible!😲

  • @johncrafton8319
    @johncrafton8319 3 роки тому +81

    Yeah, that opening jam was too damn good.

    • @WW-1995
      @WW-1995 3 роки тому +2

      True, my favorite of his. Nice to get a extended version!

    • @johncrafton8319
      @johncrafton8319 3 роки тому

      @@WW-1995 Sounds a lot like the stuff Chris Rea did in the late '80s.

    • @WW-1995
      @WW-1995 3 роки тому

      @@johncrafton8319 Any chance you could share something related? I don't know him at all but I'm curious.

    • @johncrafton8319
      @johncrafton8319 3 роки тому

      @@WW-1995 ua-cam.com/video/xUyJc4W0y5o/v-deo.html

  • @kungstu22
    @kungstu22 3 роки тому +2

    Man. That intro is the real gold. Luxury. Sweet and sad. The read real. Reminds me of DiMeola.

  • @karll3119
    @karll3119 2 роки тому +1

    From 1:10 to 1:20 i cannot unsay a loud ohhh!!! Everytime. With the musical phrase getting to its climax as far as I'm concerned. Thank you Chris for sharing this EPIC solo.

  • @Tatasko
    @Tatasko 3 роки тому +5

    Man, You are out of this world!

  • @RaisonBaby
    @RaisonBaby 3 роки тому +14

    That opening solo is so good I cant get past 2.20 in the video without hitting replay.

  • @zeronyne
    @zeronyne 3 роки тому +2

    I usually don't comment on UA-cam videos, but that was a very very lovely solo at the beginning of this.

  • @thq4941
    @thq4941 3 роки тому +14

    I'm a '57 model, heard a lot of great players and listened to many present knowledge on guitars. This man is the epitome of both.

  • @leeevans7814
    @leeevans7814 3 роки тому +17

    Les Paul's and staggeringly good guitar playing is what Friday's are made for. Great watch.

  • @jacjones7414
    @jacjones7414 3 роки тому +7

    Who can possibly dislike this !?

  • @alancassie
    @alancassie 3 роки тому +7

    I'm 72 and been playing guitar since a teenager. Your solo on the Pannuci brought tears of joy to my old eyes. Thanks Chris, you're a star.

  • @johnnymossville
    @johnnymossville 3 роки тому +37

    The playing at 14:00 is just beautiful. Thank you Chris,.. and of course, Gibson for giving the world this sound.

    • @noD1va
      @noD1va 3 роки тому +1

      Is that a song? Think I have heard it before

    • @johnnymossville
      @johnnymossville 3 роки тому +1

      @@noD1va I don't know it if it is, but it should be.

  • @metinabay6884
    @metinabay6884 3 роки тому +2

    That intro was played before in a older video. I’m glad you bring it on again

  • @e.s3708
    @e.s3708 3 роки тому +15

    I knew that first solo was familiar(It's from the Bigsby video). Fanstastic as always. Cheers!

    • @JT96708
      @JT96708 3 роки тому +7

      It was almost to the end before I figured it out. It was well worth hearing again.

  • @riffcodger
    @riffcodger 3 роки тому +2

    Good luck with the show Sunday Buckmaster. Blow the castle down💪💪😊

  • @meriam4109
    @meriam4109 3 роки тому +32

    Gonna lock myself up with my guitar and learn all these solo's! So tasteful, should be on an album.

    • @nacienlos70
      @nacienlos70 3 роки тому +2

      Do it! Go for it.

    • @noD1va
      @noD1va 3 роки тому

      Nice! Are these solos from a song? Because I think I have heard them in another video

    • @wndsrfr50bluocean5
      @wndsrfr50bluocean5 3 роки тому +1

      @@noD1va full version of opening is on Chris’ channel titled ‘reverb on everything!’

    • @noD1va
      @noD1va 3 роки тому +1

      @@wndsrfr50bluocean5 Cheers!

  • @damirkaleb8092
    @damirkaleb8092 6 місяців тому +1

    I do not know what to say. Just saying CONGRATULATIONS is not enough. It feels like you play from the heart, and "Les" hears this. He rings, cries, screams and whispers of happiness. This Les Paul IS PRICELESS.

  • @okgo8315
    @okgo8315 3 роки тому +11

    Great informative video.
    I've had my 1955 Gold Top since 1970 and Bernie played it a few times with early Whitesnake when i was their sound engineer. Hugely enjoyable doing my job with Micky M. playing his ( can't remember what year his Gold Top was but def 50's, he had humbuckers fitted) and Bernie playing mine. Wonderful memories.👍🇬🇧

    • @meekkeene2218
      @meekkeene2218 Рік тому +2

      RIP Bernie M
      White snake Rocked us all😢❤

  • @cortmiller
    @cortmiller 3 роки тому +12

    Man his pick goes flying near the end of that outro solo and he doesn’t even miss a beat

    • @chipsterb4946
      @chipsterb4946 3 роки тому

      Lol I don’t think I would’ve noticed unless I’d read your comment first 🤓

  • @SomeKindOfMadman
    @SomeKindOfMadman 3 роки тому +7

    18:16 the pick flys out of his hand, and still continues to play amazingly! Awesome stuff Chris

  • @dime_life4768
    @dime_life4768 3 роки тому +2

    Familiar! Undercover /Hidden Les paul tone video...Regarless this is one the best things I think Ive ever heard in my life!

  • @januszplaysguitar
    @januszplaysguitar 3 роки тому +5

    That opening solo, my God!!!!

  • @liv2praz
    @liv2praz 3 роки тому +4

    holy crap, dude. that piece you played with the ‘57… amazing.

  • @TJJJJJJJJJJJ
    @TJJJJJJJJJJJ 3 роки тому +8

    I’ve been following Chris buck since back in the Buck and Evans days. He’s always been an exciting player but since Cardinal black It sounds likes he’s really started to hone in on his own unique sound. I reckon a lot of people could have listened to that intro jam with their eyes closed yet still would have been able to tell it was Chris
    Keep killing it mate

  • @jairlaiter6679
    @jairlaiter6679 3 роки тому +4

    That intro! Bravissimo. You're becoming the best gtr player alive by the minute

  • @KevisaVivose
    @KevisaVivose 3 роки тому +11

    That lick from 1:58 , wow. Simple, but the execution and context!
    And those bends! What a phenomenal player.

    • @MaxCarton
      @MaxCarton 3 роки тому +2

      It’s Slash’s anastasia lick, but he really stole it and made it his own in a nice way!

  • @stuartrouse7851
    @stuartrouse7851 3 роки тому +1

    I'm not joking.........some of your playing just........wow dude.

  • @ajmusic4500
    @ajmusic4500 3 роки тому +4

    I think I’ve seen it all then Chris Buck decides to pick up a guitar. Absolute phenom. That first solo is just other worldly !!!

  • @rcameron4091
    @rcameron4091 Місяць тому

    No matter how many guitars I play , I always go back to my 1977 Gold top Deluxe . I simply love everything about it . Awesome playing enjoyed the video .

  • @buildinghero2340
    @buildinghero2340 3 роки тому +3

    The jam on the Panucci guitar was absolutely beautiful! Hello from the Netherlands 👋

  • @davidwoods358
    @davidwoods358 3 роки тому +30

    When I grow up ... I wanna be able to play like Chris. (I'm 64 and have been playing for 45 years.) If I wasn't constantly inspired by great players like Chris I would have thrown my gear in the nearest dumpster years ago. I still want a Gold Top Revstar.

    • @davepartridge1225
      @davepartridge1225 2 роки тому +1

      I've gotten years on you..... playing anyway and "I" wish I cold play like Chris Buck.

    • @davidwoods358
      @davidwoods358 2 роки тому

      @@davepartridge1225 I'm glad I'm not alone in this.

    • @Richard_Lush
      @Richard_Lush 2 роки тому +2

      Nope you’re not from one old guy to another. I think we’re the only ones who watch stuff like this. Retirement gives me lots of extra time😄

    • @robertbaldwin177
      @robertbaldwin177 9 місяців тому +1

      Never grow up and remember 'the only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys'. Folks of all ages watch Chris' EPIC content. His playing is unreal!

  • @rsi1964
    @rsi1964 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! what an intro tune! Amazing playing

  • @gerryloughran1676
    @gerryloughran1676 3 роки тому +2

    What a great into ...WoW...luv'd Les watched alot of the 90's + of the Tueday night gigs not only got the most out of guitars but also musicians ...he put everone in the limelight !..wonderful tones Chris

  • @mr.fisher3973
    @mr.fisher3973 3 роки тому +8

    I always feel calm inside after listening to you jam. Absolutely beautiful playing!!!! Silky smooth.

  • @TheGuitarHistorian
    @TheGuitarHistorian 3 роки тому +1

    Staggeringly good playing. ‘56 goldtop with P90s is my all time dream guitar.

  • @xiaco8309
    @xiaco8309 2 дні тому

    I absolutely love my R6. Best guitar Ive ever played; let alone, owned. My dad was born in 1956 so bought it as tribute when he passed and it will be something that stays with me until I die. I love this thing. Nothing compares. I always thought single coils were too " narrow" and hum buckers were too "muddy". This is the perfect middle ground. And the playability-- it's incredible.

  • @williammyers9209
    @williammyers9209 3 роки тому +1

    I think that was my favorite intro you've ever done... damn

  • @trent69marc
    @trent69marc 3 роки тому +1

    man your playing is smokin´!!! so nice to watch too! and a great review of the goddess of les pauls!

  • @mairenared
    @mairenared 3 роки тому +4

    Great video Chris. Hugely informative and with some very tasty playing. I've always been a Strat man but a few years ago felt the urge to buy a Gold Top (mainly inspired by Hubert Sumlin). Not having deep pockets I had my eye on an Epiphone Les Paul '56 Gold Top but they had temporarily stopped making them and I couldn't find a secondhand one. By chance I went into a local guitar shop to buy some strings for my Strat and there hanging on the wall was just what I was looking for. I asked the owner how much he wanted for it and he said that the list price was 500€ but that as it had been hanging on the wall for five years and no-one had shown any interest in it, he'd let me have it for 350€. He even threw in a gigbag. I took it home, cleaned it up, oiled the fretboard and restrung it and it came alive! It really sings and is a fabulous guitar for the price.

    • @benallmark9671
      @benallmark9671 3 роки тому +1

      Nice, that’s awesome. Good for you. Enjoy it.

  • @martin2987
    @martin2987 3 роки тому +2

    There are guitar licks that I just listened and started to recognize as yours... what a way to play that six string, no gimmicks man!

  • @omoon66
    @omoon66 3 роки тому +11

    How does your playing absolutely blow me away every single week? Killer tone and playing man!

  • @mani1mann
    @mani1mann 3 роки тому +7

    You’re such a fantastic player Chris!
    I have an early 1968 Les Paul Goldtop and love her more than anything.

  • @kutsbothways
    @kutsbothways 3 роки тому +1

    Owned three gold tops, never understood the greening effect on them. Had an actual 56 w/P90's, checked all over and green where my right forearm draped across it. About 10 years ago bought a 56 RI it began to check and green in the first year. Now I have a '57 RI and it won't crack or craze or green. What I used to think was my body chemistry might just be paint makeup. Granted I did have almost 2 years of chemo, radiation and a bone marrow transplant which changed my body makeup, genetically and even my blood type...but, I tend to think it's the paint used. Chris you are an inspiration, Thank you.

  • @spencertherren6806
    @spencertherren6806 3 роки тому +6

    Low key becoming my favorite player. Just flawless. Cheers from Utah.🤘🤘🤘

  • @waynesparrow6138
    @waynesparrow6138 3 роки тому +4

    Every fiday man…..😮😮😮😮
    Chris Beck xx😳🤟🏼

  • @philippehendrickx1109
    @philippehendrickx1109 3 роки тому +8

    Top episode once again and stellar playing and sounds. The gold top is my favourite Les Paul. I have a Custom shop '56 gold top with a chunky neck and P90's and I love it.

  • @edwardpentney8007
    @edwardpentney8007 3 роки тому +6

    Love this. The guitar greats like Gilmour, are recognisable by their delivery, expression and tone. No matter what the guitar, you know its them. I think its time to put Chris Buck in that category.

  • @nostro1001
    @nostro1001 3 роки тому +11

    Magical episode...so much of this historical info I just didn't know, I guess largely not being a Gibson player.
    Thanks Chris...and awesome playing throughout.
    😎

  • @OnTheFritz602
    @OnTheFritz602 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent and informative video!

  • @NINEWALKING
    @NINEWALKING 3 роки тому +5

    I have always wanted a '59 but when I've went to buy my first reissue Les Paul I could not resist the tone and sustain of a Murphy Labs Double gold R7 Light aged. It was head ans shoulders above any other Les Paul in the shop. At one moment I thought wait let me check the Normal CS R7 it might be the plain top and or narrow tall frets or what ever, but nope that one was just feeling dead in the hands and tone was not there. Got it for my 50th B-day as present to my self. In mean time only mod on it I have done was complicated enough. I have changed all the cables to proper vintage spec braided wire. Even wire from the pickups involving the hearth surgery on the Custombuckers Alnico III pickups. Man it was surely worth it. Guitar even became louder. Way more tone comes out of it while less is sucked by the cables capacitance. I feel so lucky that I've got this master peace. Thus is one in a thousand Les Paul. Not to mention that my second choice after the burst would be a gold top as homage to Duane, Billy G. , and many more people making history with it. Now it is my most often played guitar although I have few good guitars. I play it even more often than my PRS 594 Woodlibrary 10 Top that is on it's own crazy good guitar. Anyhow Gold tops rock and I love them.

  • @wjewell63
    @wjewell63 3 роки тому +4

    Love this guy !

  • @murfmurphy6212
    @murfmurphy6212 3 роки тому +5

    That 55 looks and sounds incredible - great playing. The strings look like they are from 1955 as well :)

  • @ciarancooling3014
    @ciarancooling3014 3 роки тому +3

    What I wouldn’t give for a whole complete album of just these UA-cam jam interludes Chris does.

  • @TempoDrift1480
    @TempoDrift1480 3 роки тому +1

    This channel kicks ass.

  • @frogen_guitar
    @frogen_guitar 3 роки тому +3

    Les Paul is looking and sounding awesome on you, just like that last solo. I'm completely blown away.

  • @joelederhouse8421
    @joelederhouse8421 3 роки тому +4

    You make me want to play my guitar, which I am going to do in a few minutes. Cheers!

  • @guitaring1
    @guitaring1 3 роки тому +1

    Just love, love, love this guitar playing.

  • @cortmiller
    @cortmiller 3 роки тому +4

    Man the playing with that pannuci was just impeccable. So inspiring

  • @tonyaguirre8316
    @tonyaguirre8316 3 роки тому +2

    Dang Chris! freaking incredible playing.

  • @desmondtutu7916
    @desmondtutu7916 3 роки тому +6

    Every episode is a gem!

  • @willgoodfellow3144
    @willgoodfellow3144 3 роки тому +6

    Incredible playing in all your clips mate

  • @melometa4
    @melometa4 3 роки тому +1

    I used to see Clapton with John Mayall in the Beano days, you're not far off Chris! Wicked fine player with your best still unplayed.
    Too top it off, I love how you present your videos, understated, to the point and full of fascinating guitar lore.
    I hope to see you live one day.
    Thanks for the vibrant giving you do, best UA-cam channel I've lucked into in a long time!
    Rock on 🌹

  • @karll3119
    @karll3119 3 роки тому +2

    I listened to this intro Jam 15 times in a row. So perfect, so singing, so speaking!

  • @gitance7
    @gitance7 3 роки тому +2

    A great story about the Goldtops and incredibly good solos and intro by Chris Buck. Without the Gold Tops, there would have been no Burst.

  • @tfrost33elkhunter
    @tfrost33elkhunter 3 роки тому +4

    Just pure quality content. Thank you!

  • @nightwishlover8913
    @nightwishlover8913 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome minor blues intro! Absolutely loved it!!

  • @seanthomasmusic
    @seanthomasmusic 3 роки тому +1

    Mesmerizing performance, even more so than the usual. Danke Danke!

  • @tylerhughes3750
    @tylerhughes3750 3 роки тому +3

    Waw. This video makes me feel proud to own a goldtop. Amazing as always Chris 🤙

  • @mikevreeland8889
    @mikevreeland8889 3 роки тому +3

    I just love the jams. The opening one might be the best yet

  • @eduardo_zerobala1340
    @eduardo_zerobala1340 3 роки тому +6

    Great intro as usual!!! 👏👏👏👏

  • @judih.8754
    @judih.8754 3 роки тому +4

    Is it a coincidence that Chris's initials CB are the same as Cardinal Black? Clever!

  • @davidpepper442
    @davidpepper442 3 роки тому +2

    That opening jam was just incredible Chris. Put that as the solo in the middle of an epic Cardinal Black track...magic!

  • @GazMoz78
    @GazMoz78 3 роки тому +1

    Really, really tasty intro. Your Slash influence popping it's head out. Been a while... 😎

  • @tuckermb6288
    @tuckermb6288 3 роки тому +5

    Beautiful playing and interesting comparisons. The section starting at about 14:00 reminded me of some 80s Steve Winwood for some reason. Love it.

  • @ryanclark5225
    @ryanclark5225 3 роки тому +7

    The guitar playing is just so good. It’s ridiculous.

  • @OutpourEast
    @OutpourEast 3 роки тому

    dude that solo really blessed me brother 😭

  • @ipuya
    @ipuya 3 роки тому +2

    I've book marked and watched hat intro on the original video so many times! And there are parts of it that i consider the best playing of all time by anyone.

  • @Glicksman1
    @Glicksman1 3 роки тому +3

    As always, such a nice combination of tasteful playing and great information. I have a '54 Goldtop with the corrected neck angle. It's completely original and plays and sounds like, well... gold. I love the wraparound tailpiece as it seems to grant more connectivity between the strings and the body, increases harmonic character, and relaxes string tension just a bit as well.
    Anyway, thanks for another great vid.

  • @shawmatt101
    @shawmatt101 3 роки тому +3

    Tell me. Tell me! That jam 10:26 is a song somewhere. Absolutely fab. Play again and again

  • @futureisscary246
    @futureisscary246 3 роки тому

    It is such a joy and privileged to watch you play!

  • @hearpalhere
    @hearpalhere 3 роки тому +1

    Man, that Revstar looks and sounds so incredibly good too! Rock on Chris!

  • @mttmtmmt5701
    @mttmtmmt5701 3 роки тому +1

    That opening was....just...jaw dropping...

  • @johnmac8084
    @johnmac8084 3 роки тому +4

    Great playing & great LP history Chris, thanks

  • @stickman55100
    @stickman55100 3 роки тому +2

    Another fantastic, inspiring and informative edition of FF! BTW, the Cardinal Black EP is EXCELLENT!

  • @crompton5751
    @crompton5751 3 роки тому +14

    Those silky smooth tones never get old, killer playing

  • @stephendouglas9423
    @stephendouglas9423 3 роки тому +1

    I have been playing and listening to Guitar for well over 50 Years. I was just listening to Chris Buck while surfing the net and forgot I was listening. I realized that he is the latest truly new& original voice that we have had in many, many years. When he finally steps away from Buck & Evans and makes his way alone he will Bloom.

  • @rogermoore1233
    @rogermoore1233 3 роки тому +2

    Tasty Tasty playing in this one ! Nice Chris.

  • @sjazzp
    @sjazzp 3 роки тому +4

    Very interesting story with such an amazing playing as always

  • @LennyJohnson5
    @LennyJohnson5 3 роки тому +4

    Excellent video, stunning playing. Your channel just goes from strength to strength.

  • @crispysyd9190
    @crispysyd9190 3 роки тому +2

    Outstanding playing, Chris. As always my face melted.

  • @frankvallelonga2760
    @frankvallelonga2760 3 роки тому +3

    FANTASTIC video and guitar mastery - thanks Chris ☺

  • @LorenzoMusarella
    @LorenzoMusarella 3 роки тому +3

    There’s a bit of anastasia in the intro, cool! 🎩

  • @paulburton5150
    @paulburton5150 3 роки тому +2

    Shades of Gary Moore in that intro. Beautiful playing

  • @AnMuiren
    @AnMuiren 3 роки тому +1

    Great episode Chris ❤️. My first Les Paul was different in character. An I believe 1968 Deluxe Gold Top with the Epiphone Humbuckers that I bought for $475 from Midwest Music Distributors (later Rusty's) Norwood, Ohio, USA. It was stolen in 1976.

  • @31415926535ism
    @31415926535ism 3 роки тому +1

    You are a wonderfull player and presenter. Keep it up fella.