Nuno Bettencourt on the Washburn N4 at The Music Zoo
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- While on the Generation Axe tour with legendary guitarists such as Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tosin Abasi and Zakk Wylde, Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt stopped by The Music Zoo to check out some guitars, as well as give us an in-depth history of his signature Washburn N4 model, and his experience in working with the guitar company from the very start of his career!
0:40 Why Nuno Stays with the Washburn N4
1:20 The Origins of the N4
2:15 Putting Bill Lawrence Pickups Back in Business
3:50 No Tone Control!
4:23 Nuno plays the N4 right off the rack
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"No tone countrol" who needs it?! Do it with your finger- best lesson I've learned so far... ☺
Evh has said same thing in fact Nuno is a big Evh fan.
It's hard to believe he was 51 years old here. Somewhere there's a painting of Nuno in an attic getting older.
Absolutely! I mean if you look Nuno now, probably that portrait is dead and "Gray" :)
He looks 51. He just didn't get fat like the majority of people. If you take care of yourself, you can look great at 51.
Bill Lawrence story was great. You, Nuno, have put the man back in business. Kudos to you, man!
Dimebag used them as well... Seymour Duncan made re issues
Awesome! One of the most honest and humble musicians on earth.
I know him, my band used to open up for him in RI and Boston back in the day..very humble, talented, very down to earth...oh yeah, and he could play like that when he was 19 years old. Go Nuno!
@@themotocrossmodchannelWulfMX No shortage 10's all around him :D - I'm sure he had a big head but he was on top of the world
@@chrisfaraday3924 He was an egotistical moron, he tried to take my girlfriend home in (1991 Bristol U.K) Extreme ( Saigon Kick) were support. She told him to f.o ,he was my idol at the time....
Maybe now he is but years ago he used to blow off gigs or show up really late, pissing off the folks there to hear him play.
@@themotocrossmodchannelWulfMX Did you open up for Sinful? Search here for (Sinful Demo Album 1985) it features Jose Anes B4 RockCandy and Nuno Bettencourt B4 Extreme!!! Enjoy
To think I met this guy, at a church blood drive back in the early 90's. Chatted with him, got an autograph, and actually walked to our cars together. Beyond humble and just a great person...and let's not forget the shredding!! 🤘🏼
Nuno is the best in my book. Down to earth dude “Every N4 has to play like my own!”
Nuno is humble. A stratospheric guitar player who doesn't live on hype like many do...
Once again... NUNO "NUMERO UNO" BETTENCOURT! To me, this guy is one of the most important guitar player in the whole world! Period. #NunoBettencourt #Extreme #MouringWidows #Population1 #Dramagods #GenerationAxe #Washburn #N4
Carlos Enrique thats spanish, in Portuguese is “Número um”
put bill lawrence back in business!! im about to buy a pickup.
Carlos, it seems that we followed Nuno's career without Extreme! I love Mourning Widows and Dramagods. A little bit less of Rihana ;) Nuno is a great influence for me too, I discovered his music 28 years ago and my life wouldn't be the same without his creative mind.
i wouldn't say he's underrated in the guitar world but when you hear nuno play you realise how overrated some other guitarist are. he's exceptional and a real guitar hero!
Hope you heard a new Extreme track "Rise" already)))
@@jeremystone2658 Isn't that awesome? I've been a fan of Nuno for years, and it's great to see him getting some recognition.
I got an N2 about two months ago - my first guitar- gotta say I love it, and it introduced me to Nuno. Quite frankly, changed my whole life for the better
Its a great guitar. I've had many different, very expensive guitars. The N2 has been my favorite and it was only $500.
I have my N2 since 1997. Every other guitar I touch feels inferior... Best buy u could make
Bought mine back in 1992 from nakkas music store, a 1991 n2 padauk stain completely stock. Plays like a dream, sounds like a beast and is built like nothing else I ever owned. Puts my Gibson and my 2550 prestige to shame. Nothing rusted, nothing moved nothing failed, just the best guitar I ever played
Just hung out with Nuno briefly at the Kitchener Axe generation show in late November. Fantastic show! Have to say he has been one of the best and most underrated guitarists around for years(not to Steve Vai though which speaks in volumes). One of the nicest; down to earth rock stars you will ever meet(aside from Zakk Wylde and Steve Vai). He kindly signed my left handed N4 which is just an amazing, easy guitar to play with absolutely killer tone(thx Bill Lawrence!) Love you Nuno and thx for just being a cool dude. See you next time your in town.
So Simple...but so great, definitely one of the best superstrat style guitars
Actually, it's not so simple. This neck joint Washburn uses is kind unique.
@@Rafaelguitarplayer yes, bad move on their part.
with something like a neck join in a guitar, standardization is very useful. 4 bolts, done.
a non-standard neck joint will put a LOT of *players* off, a "i ain't dealing with that" sort of thing.
the N series had the potential to be Washburns "RG". they just needed to do what Ibanez did with the Jem, adopt the design and make it the backbone of your company. they could still have *Nuno's* N guitars like the Jem. a Jem is just a Steve Vai RG. every guitarist with a signature series RG Ibanez has a signature guitar that is a variation on Steve Vai's signature guitar. and i'll go out on a limb here and say the N series is a better guitar, over-all.
tho the top horn was moved forward primarily to fit the Steven's cutaway, it changes the center of balance, stabilizing it somewhat. and it, kind of, "locks in" to your body with the comfort cuts. most comfortable guitar to play in the world until recently with Abasi Concepts and the like.
Nuno is a real inspiration for many of us that have been listening for 30 years or more. Very humble guy with mad skills. hope to see you soon on the road my man
He’s still so perrrtttyyy!!!! Been a fan since forever
Nuno.. I've played every guitar out there the passed 40 yrs. When i played Washburn, then learned they were such a historic American company, I realized that with a bit more tweaking, their guitars are fundamentally awesome. I share the same love as you do for the brand and appreciate your influence. You're so wicked. Thanks for supporting them because between you and Paul Stanley, and a few others, they deserve to have that credibility. Love the frets, fingerboard, & neck feel and the upside down headstock has always been the coolest looking guitar I've ever seen, so its great to have one of the world's most bad ass guitarist bring this guitar to fame and support Washburn. I'm saving my money to get one and cant wait !!!!
Nuno Bettencourt is the BOMB.
He never get old
I sooooooo wish I had some musical talent! I love listening to classical guitar, but don’t know the first thing about playing music. I’m glad there are people like Nuno I can listen to and enjoy the music he creates. Thank you 🙏🏻
Awesome player. He never ages, amazing.
Huge respect for Nuno. One of my most favourite players EVER. And what a guitar - it’s been on the list for a long time
Technicality + Style + Grace + Humble = Nuno Bettencourt
I've wanted an N4 for years, they just look amazing! Wish I could get one!
I see Nuno I click thumb up
So, thumbs up on my comment! I'm also Nuno and Portuguese ;)
He does not change ....even if we are in 2018 ! Remember buying Pornographity CD in the early 90´ s ....I was 20 ! Awesome CD !
Belo Blues i was 13!
killer axe^^!
Amazing album! Except I was born when 3 Sides to Every Story came out which was in ‘92.
I had it on cassette.
For younger people out there, a cassette was...
Yea i still have my cd copy as well. FANTASTIC guitar riffs played by Nuno. I Remember when i first discovered Nuno. It wasn't Extreme. It was when he Played on Janet Jackson's Black Cat friggin Killer playing. Nuno rulz🤘
Nuno is such a rare player! Truly a virtuoso who can play anything, he had a unique style and very creative voice in his solo and rhythm phrasing. One of, if not THE best, players of his generation. Also seems like a genuine, down to earth person in his interviews, which is just stellar in my opinion. 😎👍
He always and I mean always comes off as genuine.
Wow... The Man..
The most underrated guitar player ever! Love the guitar too! It was awesome meeting you Gary, Pat and Fig!
Almost Almost 3 decades and counting, he still sticks with his trusty N4 wow. It's not the fanviest guitar in the world but it gets the job done
Amazing musician and person, met him twice and what an honour 👍
Met him after one of those G shows he's talking about he told me after i joking told him ima be a rich rockstar like you he laughed and said id never make it if id did it for the money those words still ring through me today and im on my way 📈
I'm happy to say that i have one for around 25 years now... i bought it because i was such a fan, but i feel the same way, if i play another guitar i just don't have the same feeling as i have with my N4, i really lucked out, because i bought it without trying it and until this day it is still my favorite ... i don't know there's something mystical about this guitar, to me at least.
I love the tone, the neck is perfect... i love the fact that its natural wood tone... every little detail is perfect :)
Nuno never got the recognition he deserved. The most underrated guitarist in the world!
My dream guitar.
Didn’t know that about the guy who makes pickups for his model, that’s awesome! Such a unique player. Nuno’s Get The Funk Out solo is one of my all time faves. Such a cool guitarist 🤘
Let's Play All I had a ‘71 LP Deluxe with a Bill Lawrence Blade in it and that thing would scrrrrrrreeeeam.
Its the same pickup Dimebag used in all his bridge positions. Bill Lawrence L500xl
Wow...he never ages, very under rated Guitarist.
Very cool! Nuno is the reason I started playing in the first place. Epic guitar hero in my life.
I've always wanted an N4, but could never afford one, it's my favourite guitar, wish I could get one!
Make one, there are a number of luthiers who can build the design for you and some much cheaper than they are trying to sell for currently. Otherwise, grab a N24 used and upgrade the electronics and tremolo (get a Gotoh-much better than FRO IMO) . It won’t compete with the N4 USA but tone wise it will be close.
Me2
It's nice to see someone hasn't thumbed down a video out of spite for a change😊
love the guitar, the history behind ....very cool ;
i had the Padauk one, i've used it around 10 years, insane live guitar, very fatty
works insane also in clean, with both pick up, like a LP ;
Better than LP. I own both...
It's a great guitar...well done Nuno. Luv the specs...and more importantly, your honesty, coolness, and of course, your music. Keep safe all. Peace.
They came to me 💯
Nuno, um grande musicista, o melhor guitarrista do planeta. Entende tudo de guitarras, essa N4 é linda demais. Nuno é genial e além de tudo isso, é muito gato! Adoro 🤩🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
I just bought one 3 days ago. Was used but new condition. Got a great deal. It's my main gigging guitar now.
No tone control "but who needs it do it with your fingers"
Such a great advice from a caliber guitar player
I saw him play with the other guys from generation axe in Atalanta and he definitely had the best personality of any of the guys there cracking jokes and calling people out. This guy was great.
Always wanted a N4 and Nuno is way underrated as a musician. Generation Axe show kicks AXE
I remember seeing his guitars in magazines back when I first started playing...close to 30 years ago.
Best looking man on earth 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥sizzle
This is awesome 🤘🏼🎸 The Music Zoo rules!!
THAT'S RIGHT NUNO !!!
Never liked the weight and balance of the N4, but always loved Nuno. Maybe the most lucid I've seen him in years.
Awesome guitars... I saw an interview with Nuno a few weeks back and he mentioned that there is 2 new Washburn Nuno's being released new year. Hopefully announced at NAMM.
I've played N4s and they are amazing guitars, I'd love to own some day
I have the burgundy N4 and love it. what he doesn't mention is how good the Floyd Rose trem/bridge and machine heads are. Top quality, good balance, once you set it up the way you like it, you'll never put it down..
Nuno is awesome!
Bill Lawrence pups are awesome!
I have this model guitar and so glad became longevity model.
good to see you nuno!
I love the fact that he built it to suit his needs. My best guitar is the one i built.
Washburns for the win!!!
My Boston boy!
Me and my older brother's dream guitar.
My main, beloved and now lost guitar was ky first elec. Washburn a20v black and red pinstripe. Amazing guitar.
Cool humble laid back dude, totally honest. Great N4 story in fact when Bill Lawerence stop making the pickups he really didn't Bill just build sold them from his website with help of family friends at the time. He just didn't advertised his website it was a word of mouth from forums.
Great guitar - great player!
RESPECT
beautiful vidéo ;
i had the Padauk one, 1993 , perfect guitar tone plyability, and looks so cool ;
( i felt the guitar is a little too small for me, but i still love it, and Nuno the reason why i play electric guitar )
They are way too small but who knew he cut them down!!!
great guitar. great guitarist.
Bill Lawrence Pickups are amazing! I use them on all my Guitars thanks to Nuno
Bill Lawrence or Bill and Becky?
Love the N4!
He has to be the best guitarist ever
That guitar is on my list!
That's a fucking sweet guitar
I love your music and your performance. Your gig where Nancy Wilson showed up as a surprise guest and played was freaking awesome. Thanks.
My biggest regret in life was selling my original day 1 n4 when I was a kid in 94. I had the original and to this day nothing played as well and the new ones are almost the same but not. I own the n2 and n4 now but the n4 is a new one... awesome guitar
Great guitar! I have already had a hard-on for these for years after playing them in the early 90's up at House Of Guitars, they even had signed ones and every model.
He is so right about the pickup selector.. I love strats but that damn pickup selector, being a big funk guy myself.. I hit that damn thing all the time.
I wish Washburn though gave you an option not to have the N4 stickers or put them in the case and let you decide if you want to put them on or not! Kind of like the SRV strat with the normal black pickguard and the New Fender Tom Morella Soul-Power strat comes with the Soul-Power decal so you can put it on yourself if you want to! I love Nuno and met him several times actually one time with my mother haha. He was in a music store and my mom just started talking to him not realizing who he was.. and he was nice and was very friendly with her. I had to rescue him from her... just one of those funny moments I will never forget LOL.
The Bill Lawrence L500XL is the best bridge pickup I've ever played on. I had the same experience - once I put one in, I had to have it in most of my guitars. Aside from Lawrence L90's, I play that exclusively in the bridge position.
I have an N2 and love it. No extended cutaway, but still great. I wish I could afford the N4.
que hermoso te amo quiero la N4 ♥
Ni design change since it first came out, able to play out of the store straight to his hand in concert, still playing it while quitting relationship at Washburn some time ago. got to say, this is the best signature model one can buy.
Te amo Nuno meu grande amor 💓💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕😻💕😍😍😍😍
What a dude
legend. that bit about signature models not being legit is fucking real! top man
I keep thinking Nuno and Aaron paul.. the sound of Thier voice is almost the same.
The tone and phrasing definitely like Aaron Paul lol so yeah quite similar
Always wanted one of these...a proper one...one day. ☺
Wow. I though he disappeared. Glad to see him back. I grew up idolizing Nuno, wanting to play like him. This is nice.
RockDoc216 Have you been living under a rock? Nuno has been touring with generation axe going on 4 years... He was Rihanna's music director and guitar player along with reuniting with Extreme! Nuno has always been relevant, sometimes just out of the publics eyes! Peace!
Great guitars!
I would love to see him in person showing what he means about "use your fingers". I took the tone knob off a Jackson years ago and don't miss it because it's more a shredder. My strat though, I use ALL the knobs.
Greetings from Finland MH Pitkäniemi. 9.12.2023 Weija Chief
I have two of them, the jumbo frets make it really comfortable to play, great for tapping...
The N4 is a great guitar. Over 25 years old now, it was designed for function over style. Its quality and simplicity has proven to be timeless and garners a loyal following. And like his signature guitar, Nuno himself is unique, has crazy talent and after so many years, continues to be still very cool.
Do you know if they make a 24 fret version? Tbh I probably don’t need it since I have other 24 fret guitars but idk.
@@5urg3x Unfortunately, it appears only 22 fret necks are available.
Dude looks high a f every time I see him in an interview lol 🤘
Best singnure guitar and just how it feels guitar I have ever played
I saw Extreme live and saw Nuno play two guitar parts at once all night, I thought they was over dubs.
N4 is perfect
But N1 is Classic
⚡🎸⚡
He’s just a cool guy!
The red one looks dope
Plug it in, already!
Such a cool guy and cool guitar
My guitar hero
Great guitar shop
thank you!