I've been watching Tim now for only a few months, and have come to the realization that 99% of humanity will never know what it is like to possess such talent as Tim has on the guitar. Not to mention he is fantastically upbeat/positive with his audience.. It's infectious.
I've been watching his channel since the very first video all those years ago. As I'm in the industry, Tim and I have contacts and friends in common. I've also been playing for 45 years and I have long arrived at the fact that I'll never so much as bend a string that comes close enough to Tim's stratospheric amazing quality, ability and talent. I am not worthy. Fact.
That talent and attitude, combined with his work ethic, is what has made him one of the most successful session guitarists of all time. Have you seen his discography? Holy cow!
I met Tim once not even knowing who he was. He was so easy going and never talked about himself. We spoke about regular life topics. It wasn’t until someone said “hey man, did he teach you anything or tell you anything interesting?” I said he told me LA has changed so much and isn’t a place for everyone. After I learned who he was, I thought wow, he’s a regular guy that puts his pants on like all of us. Well, except for the fact that his pants are made from gold records…. I love this channel and I don’t even play the guitar!
Your channel is much more then information. It's pure, calm down , meditation. Your playing is so clean and fantastic , even your smiling. This smiling shows your deep old soul and made the people relaxy and peaceful. For me, it's like a anti depressive medication. Tx a lot and greeds from germany
Tim ALWAYS looks like he is having so much fun on every video. He plays so many challenging pieces and doesn’t LORD his talent over us mere mortals. Love this guy.
Tim Pierce. The most non douche-iest musician around. Has played on almost everything, loves creating music and sound design, and just shares it with the world so others can enjoy it as much as he does. So much respect.
"non douche-iest musician around" is the greatest title, especially on UA-cam, that any musician could hope to strive. For Tim it just comes naturally. He could easily wear it like a badge of honor, but he won't. He's just not that guy.
Tim's playing is total butter...Zero ego,down to earth. I had the pleasure of bumping into him a Disneyland no doubt. Super nice and approachable.Totally made my whole week. Thanks for being so awsome Tim🤙🏻🤘🏻
Thank you! I sold all of my amps and pedals to go all in on a TMP, last Fall. No regrets. For me, playing live weekly, in a quiet stage setting- it does it all. Electric and acoustic (with an acoustic preamp running through an FX loop) rigs are attained, hassle free. Thank you Tim for sharing the love!
Dude, you are so utterly right about people warring over their equipment. Sometimes I think people defend their stuff so heavily just to stave off any hint of buyer’s remorse when they research other products. There’s just no way that 99% of the hardline defenders/detractors have played all of the gear they so passionately comment on ad nauseam. Fly rig, QC, Helix, TM, tube amp…just be happy with what you have and listen to other people’s stuff, too. What’s so difficult about that?
Thank goodness! A demo of the FTM demonstrating clean/semi-clean tones. It seemed every other video I looked at on YT was showcasing cacophonous high gain, which tells me nothing about a guitar processor. It's in the detail of how it emulates clean tones that decides it for me. Thanks Tim.
I had no idea these modelers were so in depth that they let you choose what mic is on your virtual cab or where the mic is placed. I think I can see why everyones so excited about these things.
Very exciting if you like faffing about with twenty gazillion parameters instead of playing your guitar. Fantastic if you are a session musician or playing cruises or clubs where you have to cover 200 different cover sounds a week.
@@MS-Patriot2 lol snob detected. I haven't messed with a single parameter in my modeler of choice in a long time cuz I had set up a good preset right from the get go. Only tweek one of 2 knobs for like 20 seconds depending on the acoustics of the place I'm in at each time, which is the same for real gears. In fact I have more time to practice than regular tube amp users cuz I don't have to wait for the stupid tubes to warm up, let alone constant battle to find a sweet spot on the volume or the drive knob. Just plug, turn on, I have the good tone I had set up like 8 months ago right then and there and just practice along. The fact that you think modeler is endless tweeking tells us nothing but you don't know what you are doing in terms of making your tone.
That Heritage of Tim's has practically become an extension of his head, hands and heart. It really seems like the Voice of Tim, now. Kinda like Rhett and his Novo.
@@timpierceguitar Well, that's what we're all looking for in our instruments, right? I haven't quite found mine yet. I keep going back and forth between my Strat, my PRS Custom 22, and my Les Paul. I keep hearing them, though. I haven't quite heard me yet. Maybe because I'm still searching for me in the head, hands and heart area. That comes first, after all.
I love my Artisan Aged Custom Core H-150 Plain Top. It just feels like I've had it for decades, even though I've only had it for 2 months. Also, I'm from MI, so I love the 225 Parson's Street connection.
I just love listening a guy who is full of true wisdom....when referring to modellers, he says "they are just tools". Stop arguing internet about which one is "better"....they are all great in their own ways.
Nice to have you onboard with the rest of us TMP users! Really enjoying the presets you uploaded for the TMP. Thanks for creating them and hope you upload more TMP presets and content in the future as these are really really great!
I've read so much criticism of the TM Pro, but you make it sound as good as anything I've heard. I love the user interface, it looks like so much more fun to edit and create patches than a Fractal.
Just played at church this morning with my TMP and the new 62 Princeton Blonde and a few effects. I am very happy with the sound, especially after their last big firmware update... Oh, and I love Tim!
It's like the counterpart to the boss gt1000, which excels in driven tones but has less clean tones. That said, both bits of gear are perfectly suitable for almost any tone you attempt.
Glad to see that you finally got a TMP, too. Thanks for uploading these settings to the Fender cloud - it's like borrowing Tim Pierce's pedalboard. Now you have to decide what you're going to connect to if you ever want to use it live.
Bro, your smile at the camera after that little sweep picking lick you did was like "yeah, you didn't think that was coming did you? Thought all I had was boomer bends did you?". The tones you are getting from this machine are UN FREAKING REAL DUDE! I'm buying it right now.
Could be the cab sims as well but gatta admit even as a Helix user and lover, Fender had nailed the amp modeling with realistic clarity along with real tube warmth on the bottom while having tight and only useful amount of lowend. Now I want it dang it.
Somehow I just found this video tonight. Last night I spent about an hour going through your presets in the cloud. I just want to say that I really appreciate the fact that you didn’t EQ out the low end. I know low end can be problematic in a mix or whatever but I just have to have it when jamming by myself.
I have a original 68 Super Reverb that has been closet stored for over 25 years. I took it out the other night and played some strats through it, fell in love with it all over again. I have an FM9, but that amp and reverb / tremolo is just so good.
That's my dream amp. The best sounding amp I've ever plugged into was a 68 super at Al's Guitarville in Mountlake Terrace WA (Seattle) 30 years ago. Then My 71 Princeton I put a G-12 in. And my Little Walter '59 3-10. I was playing thru Robben Ford's rig at the LW party, and ordered one immediately. But man, someday I'll find another 68 Super.
I LOVE my TMP, so much so it has inspired me to play guitar so much more than I have been doing for the last few years and even started my own little YT channel :D
I really like this unit. I think it just needs more amps and effects options, and the ability to use more effects at once, to compete with the Fractal and QC units.
The most important quality for my own gear is RELIABILITY! If I am going to use a modeler to replace my amp(s) on stage, it had better always work. I've had Line 6 products, and most recently a TONE X pedal. The Line 6 stuff was pretty reliable, but the TONEX stuff was just plain "junk". Three pedals out of three shipped to me were defective, with the first pedal was OBVIOUSLY defective. If that amount of attention (or serious lack of) is given to the obvious, how much less attention is given to the unseen components and software. The idea of having less stuff to haul to a gig is very appealing, but if it's not reliable, it's not going to work. If I can't make quick changes to settings on the fly, I don't want it. If it's going to take me weeks to become familiar with the technology ... I don't have time to waste. My regular gear (extremely downsized from my gear in the 70s) is reliable, sounds GREAT, is reasonably portable, and you don't need a manual or endless tutorials to use. I don't need several hundred amp and speaker options either. Just a few, and let my playing dynamics take care of the rest.
Absolutely the best Demo for this Product on UA-cam. Convinced me to pull the trigger, and can't wait to haul only this Pedal for future gigs. Sure, nothing beats the real stuff. But in my world, this modeler is more than close enough...Tx so much Tim.🎼🎵🎶
Tim, I've been using the tone master for about 8 months, I love mine and grabbed some of your IRs ,but I'd love one modeled after whatever you used in the live "souls" video with Rick, amazing tone!
Thanks Tim for giving this gear an honest look. I am a middle of the road flunky Wanna be better guitarist . There’s so many paths to go down for modeling gadgets and I am looking forward to dropping some money on a piece of gear when tax returns come back. I will give this an in-store listen. I’ve had a 65 fender twin all tube reissue for about five years now, and I really am eager to parrot with a good tone, modeling gadget.
It's great to hear your take on seeing all the modelers as tools in the cabinet. I think the reason many people disrespect things they don't prefer comes more from only being able to justify owning one. They want to believe they bought the best, or still have an incredible product even if it's not the most expensive. It's easy to fall into the trap of arguing for the one you chose when you can't afford or justify the expense of the others.
Killer playing as usual Tim! I got the TP when it first came out and after this latest Firmware update....sheesh...it sounds really good. I've got real amps and love them, but this modeler is not only the easiest (agree with Tim), but I find myself PLAYING more (like with my real amps) and tweaking less! Very satisfied with the TMP. Thanks for the presets and demo man!
I absolutely love my TMP. It’s my favorite modeler by far. So easy to use. BIG THANK YOU for showing us how it easy it is to find the presets you made!
It's really interesting how Tim has a much more positive view of it and thus manages to get impressive tones out of it (decades of recording experience likely help too). I had seen reviews of it previously that bashed on it, but couldn't really point out what's wrong with it ("sounds bad, the UI is weird"). They didn't spend much time with it and were looking for high gain tones. Perhaps Fender's presets were just not to their liking.
Thanks for the vid! Great demo and playing as always. The thing I liked most about this unit when I tried it was it was so intuitive to use and start making music right away.
You are spot on Tim all of these devises are just tools as are the guitars we play the amp the pedals we love so i love the Kemper and the line 6 helix and the fractal stuff but i would give them all up just to sound good playing because at the end of the day the guitar is why we come to listen and learn . We live in a great period of time when all these things are available how cool.
Great demo! You’re ability to dial in that china grove tone really speaks volumes on what the Fender ToneMaster Pro is capable of producing. Really impressed with hearing in action with your playability and experience to let this modeller shine! :) Edit: Nicely said on the different modellers as tools rather than which one is better than the other. They all sounds good at the end of the day. It’s not the gear it’s the ear haha
😂😂😂 Tim played a lot of the guitar parts in the studio on Crowded House's - Don't Dream It's Over and crafted the some of the beautiful guitar sounds and textures. I'm sure Neil Finn has no problem with any of this here.
Another great video Tim , thank you , I’ve been holding back on buying a modeler , because they’re all so good , I haven’t been able decide between Helix , Fractal , Quad and now the TMP , this definitely caught my eye and ear when it came out for its interface simplicity and sleek styling and I’m old guy at 60 😬, and a friend of mine has been using at gigs , he’s an old guy too lol and loves it , anyway I may go with this , I’m not a metal guy or shredder and all the presets / tones you used are what I’d be looking for , thanks again , and you need to do some more videos with Pete Thorn ,I miss those , take care
At last! Tim hits the nail on the head about modellers being aimed towards metal and distortion players which really doesn't apply to me at all. I'm very much into cleanish sounds and the Tonemaster would work for me. Great inside knowledge as usual Tim!
Enjoyed the video Tim. Nice demo of patches that bring tunes we're all familiar to life. I often struggle with getting songs to sound more like the record. It looks like that Fender Tone Master Pro makes that task just a little easier. Thank you!
Tim, I’m happy you liked it. Technology is advancing faster and faster, and I feel that people sometimes forget that part of the fun is dialing in the sound you hear in your head/reference.
Excellent video.. tones were absolutely spot on.. also, a real pleasure to see how a seasoned pro uses his hand/finger positions while playing these tunes flawlessly, its so helpful to my own playing. I really appreciate these vids 🙏☘️☘️☘️
Tim your the man great job on the Demo. I agree the Fender is quick and easy to learn. I got a helix and there is a bigger learning curve with the helix.
While I still love a good old fashioned pedalboard and tube amp, I'm also a big lover of the digital modellers. I've used the Line 6 gear on bar gigs and theatre shows for a few years now off and on with great results. Your video here with the Tone Master is the best one I've seen so far. Why? Because you know what the modelled fx sound like in their analog counterparts. This is why all these presets you have shown sound killer. I truly believe the lack of this type of in depth real world knowledge for many novice players is what discourages them with modellers. They expect great results just by turning the unit on but don't realize some manipulation is required with the fx's, amp & cabinets settings...just like you would with a real pedalboard and amp. Well done Tim!
Bought mine not long after launch day because as a previous Helix and QC user I thought it sounded much better and had a much easier to use UI. Almost every UA-camr and UA-cam comment section never failed to tell remind me what a overpriced hunk of junk it was, how inferior it was to other products and how buying one made me a fool. I still love it, use it every day and don't regret it all. Glad you like it Tim.
That’s the one stand out feature of the Fender ToneMaster Pro, there are so many options on how it can be connected and used. Pete Thorne did a demo and had it wired up crazy.
This is awesome Tim! Im very happy to see people like your self moving the Tone Master up a notch, when it first came out i thought that it might now move like the FM9, but it seems as its been used more its getting up there. Thanks for the awesome content as always!
Your test with the Fender floor unit was epic. Thank you. It was the demo I needed to view. Competition amongst the tools is annoying. Many are great in their own right. Now on my replenish-my-studio list. Thanks again!
Tim I’ve played around with modelers and one thing you said stood out: a whole lot of the sounds seem geared towards metal players. I find myself always going back to my 65 Bassman custom 1x12 combo with my pedalboard. I like playing clean with a little breakup and then using a Tube Screamer or OCD when I want various levels of distortion. But maybe you could do a masterclass video on working through modeling setups. Best practices and all. I like that you pointed out on this unit that you got through it intuitively. That means a lot. I WANT to go to modeling, just haven’t been happy so far with where I’ve gotten with it.
As a user of quad cortex currently I really enjoy your perspective on new great. They are all great tools and the tone master pro appears to also be fun to use and sound great. Also, every new video of you playing the Heritage brings me closer to buying one!
Your Opinion is Gold to this late learner at 66yo trying and approaching Unity Gain on the guitar now thinking licks and Songs. Keep the Faith we are in the GOLDEN Age of New Tools and Exciting Products for learning guitar. Some we substitute for this New item.😃🎸
Okay Tim I get it……..however I am not sure this can scratch my itch when I walk into my studio and plug into my tweed bassman or my twin reverb and watch those red lights come on and start to make those hot tubes sing! It’s a glorious sight and sound that makes me all warm and fuzzy……no pun intended ! Love your channel and those glorious sounds you make. But remember your roots and all the great real tones those old beautiful outdated amps made for us and the pain of lugging them around! 😊❤
Mother of god you’d get a great sound out of a 10 watt 90’s solid state 8 inch speaker Christmas combo! Your command of sound is utterly unparalleled. It’s actually shocking. You’re an inspiration to us all.
I have a friend who did that with one of those cigarette-pack amps, a BOSS distortion pedal and a $30 eBay guitar. He made me think of Tim the first time I heard him play
I almost bought a Laney tube amp today, but then there's MFX units. I can't make up my mind. I can't afford to make the wrong choice. Maybe I should just stick with what I have (a very popular solid state amp w/lots of effects) and focus on perfecting my skill.
Thanks, Tim. Appreciate you. 🙏 I’m using my Tonex in the TMP effects loop as well. A whole universe of great tones at our fingertips. We are definitely spoiled. Love these TMP presets you’ve put together. They sound bang on. 👌
Your videos are of such high quality, both in the knowledge and advice you provide but also in the production and format. I don't think I've ever clicked off one of your videos yet. Thanks!
I started following this guy in another timewarp..when he was Rick Springfields main man...even way back then his Rock Soloing was fabulous...great channel too👏👏👏
I aspire to pick up one of these guys up sooner than later... always been a huge fan of the Mustang Amps and I've even recorded some stuff on em years ago... but I guess I'm just waiting to see if there will be a new Mustang Amp that might incorporate the features of the tone master or for a price drop. compared to modelers I have had before and now and seeing both your video and Ola Englund's couple of videos including him taking out to the mud and rain of a live festival environment, I think this will be the modeler for me.
This is lots of fun Tim and fun is a key element of your channel. I like what you said about each tool having its own value. I’ve been running the Tonex with my Tonemaster FR10 speaker and it sounds amazing, but I wanted some effects and didn’t want to build a full pedalboard or go down the full HX stomp rabbit hole. I got the Pod express which sounds really good and I’m looking forward to seeing how I can use them together. Would love to see you do that too! Lol
rRemember what your hearing is direct into DAW / Video. In a room through monitors or flat freq speakers it sounds nothing like a real amp but in a recording or direct into pro tools or other software like studio one pro it sounds so good. By the time you get a band song to an MP3 compressed, you really can't tell they are not real amps. Tim has ears. most people should get his presets as a starting point. He's a straight shooter
Hi Tim, that's got to be the best showcase for the Tonemaster Pro that I've seen, but I also really welcomed your advice that finding an exciting new piece of gear doesn't suddenly nullify the value of what you were previously getting great results from. I recently bought a NUX MG-30 as an affordable alternative to always carting my amp and pedalboard around, but a big selling point for me was its send/return to allow me to incorporate my existing gear if I want to.
Hi Tim. I've been enjoying your content for a long time now. And you seem like a very likeable and genuine person. Was at a guitar shop close to your home and I was praying that you might stop by... Thank you so much for showing your approval of the TMP, I LOVE mine, but the Internet keeps telling me I'm crazy. I already had a stomp, and a quad cortex, which are great, but when I got my TMP, (and the Fr-12), it took me about 10 minutes to dial in the best sound I've ever had. I haven't played anything else since. All of my amps, pedals, modelers have been gathering dust. Also, thanks for showing the Harmony Comet. I have one of those also. It's nice to know that someone of your stature shares some of the same tastes!!!
I’ve had one for 6 months now. I love it, and never liked digital modelers before. The size is perfect not too big or small, the screen is great and the learning curve is super easy. Tons of features and routing options. Incorporates into an existing rig and also takes your favorite analog pedals very well!
I love your take on gear. These things are tools. My rig is a Boss GX100, Eventide H90, and a Wampler Pantheon delux dual drive pedal. It sounds absolutely wonderful. You need a good ear, knowledge of signal chain, effects and eq. And fingers. 😆
Tim, I love your enthusiasm in all your videos it's infectious especially that wee smile you put on when you realise what your doing is so good, I'm in your age group and a Scottish bassist so I jam along when I can, take care buddy and cheerio from Glasgow.
I've been watching Tim now for only a few months, and have come to the realization that 99% of humanity will never know what it is like to possess such talent as Tim has on the guitar. Not to mention he is fantastically upbeat/positive with his audience.. It's infectious.
99% is such an understatement! More like 99.999999%.
When the best producers in the world have you at the top of your list…ya, you’re pretty good
I've been watching his channel since the very first video all those years ago.
As I'm in the industry, Tim and I have contacts and friends in common.
I've also been playing for 45 years and I have long arrived at the fact that I'll never so much as bend a string that comes close enough to Tim's stratospheric amazing quality, ability and talent.
I am not worthy. Fact.
That talent and attitude, combined with his work ethic, is what has made him one of the most successful session guitarists of all time. Have you seen his discography? Holy cow!
I met Tim once not even knowing who he was. He was so easy going and never talked about himself. We spoke about regular life topics. It wasn’t until someone said “hey man, did he teach you anything or tell you anything interesting?” I said he told me LA has changed so much and isn’t a place for everyone. After I learned who he was, I thought wow, he’s a regular guy that puts his pants on like all of us. Well, except for the fact that his pants are made from gold records…. I love this channel and I don’t even play the guitar!
Your channel is much more then information. It's pure, calm down , meditation. Your playing is so clean and fantastic , even your smiling. This smiling shows your deep old soul and made the people relaxy and peaceful. For me, it's like a anti depressive medication.
Tx a lot and greeds from germany
hey, I really appreciate this. It means so much thanks tim
Tim ALWAYS looks like he is having so much fun on every video. He plays so many challenging pieces and doesn’t LORD his talent over us mere mortals. Love this guy.
Tim Pierce. The most non douche-iest musician around.
Has played on almost everything, loves creating music and sound design, and just shares it with the world so others can enjoy it as much as he does.
So much respect.
And Nathan East too…
@@andrewyancey878 and Lee Sklar
Got that right
"non douche-iest musician around" is the greatest title, especially on UA-cam, that any musician could hope to strive. For Tim it just comes naturally. He could easily wear it like a badge of honor, but he won't. He's just not that guy.
"The most non douche-iest musician" would make a great T-shirt for Tim!
Tim's playing is total butter...Zero ego,down to earth. I had the pleasure of bumping into him a Disneyland no doubt. Super nice and approachable.Totally made my whole week. Thanks for being so awsome Tim🤙🏻🤘🏻
Thank you!
I sold all of my amps and pedals to go all in on a TMP, last Fall.
No regrets. For me, playing live weekly, in a quiet stage setting- it does it all. Electric and acoustic (with an acoustic preamp running through an FX loop) rigs are attained, hassle free.
Thank you Tim for sharing the love!
Tim, having access to all those tones is fine but to be able to use them masterfully is another whole cup of tea. Thanks for sharing.
Dude, you are so utterly right about people warring over their equipment. Sometimes I think people defend their stuff so heavily just to stave off any hint of buyer’s remorse when they research other products. There’s just no way that 99% of the hardline defenders/detractors have played all of the gear they so passionately comment on ad nauseam. Fly rig, QC, Helix, TM, tube amp…just be happy with what you have and listen to other people’s stuff, too. What’s so difficult about that?
Thank goodness! A demo of the FTM demonstrating clean/semi-clean tones. It seemed every other video I looked at on YT was showcasing cacophonous high gain, which tells me nothing about a guitar processor. It's in the detail of how it emulates clean tones that decides it for me. Thanks Tim.
I had no idea these modelers were so in depth that they let you choose what mic is on your virtual cab or where the mic is placed. I think I can see why everyones so excited about these things.
Very exciting if you like faffing about with twenty gazillion parameters instead of playing your guitar. Fantastic if you are a session musician or playing cruises or clubs where you have to cover 200 different cover sounds a week.
The versatility if you want to record and not buy a 300 different mikes and setting them up and moving them around.
They're literally improving every day now, it's way better RIGHT NOW than it was 2 years ago - wild!
@@MS-Patriot2
lol snob detected. I haven't messed with a single parameter in my modeler of choice in a long time cuz I had set up a good preset right from the get go.
Only tweek one of 2 knobs for like 20 seconds depending on the acoustics of the place I'm in at each time, which is the same for real gears.
In fact I have more time to practice than regular tube amp users cuz I don't have to wait for the stupid tubes to warm up, let alone constant battle to find a sweet spot on the volume or the drive knob. Just plug, turn on, I have the good tone I had set up like 8 months ago right then and there and just practice along.
The fact that you think modeler is endless tweeking tells us nothing but you don't know what you are doing in terms of making your tone.
That Heritage of Tim's has practically become an extension of his head, hands and heart. It really seems like the Voice of Tim, now. Kinda like Rhett and his Novo.
Hey, thank you so much for this thoughtful comment
@@timpierceguitar Well, that's what we're all looking for in our instruments, right? I haven't quite found mine yet. I keep going back and forth between my Strat, my PRS Custom 22, and my Les Paul. I keep hearing them, though. I haven't quite heard me yet. Maybe because I'm still searching for me in the head, hands and heart area. That comes first, after all.
I love my Artisan Aged Custom Core H-150 Plain Top. It just feels like I've had it for decades, even though I've only had it for 2 months. Also, I'm from MI, so I love the 225 Parson's Street connection.
I have a custom core H150 in the limited Pelham blue, and I line that guitar. Easily my favorite single cut.
I love my TMP , with that gorgeous GUI and stunning tones it helps mere mortals to feel like Tim Pierce in his pod without the price tag.
I just love listening a guy who is full of true wisdom....when referring to modellers, he says "they are just tools". Stop arguing internet about which one is "better"....they are all great in their own ways.
Nice to have you onboard with the rest of us TMP users! Really enjoying the presets you uploaded for the TMP. Thanks for creating them and hope you upload more TMP presets and content in the future as these are really really great!
I've read so much criticism of the TM Pro, but you make it sound as good as anything I've heard. I love the user interface, it looks like so much more fun to edit and create patches than a Fractal.
Just played at church this morning with my TMP and the new 62 Princeton Blonde and a few effects. I am very happy with the sound, especially after their last big firmware update... Oh, and I love Tim!
well certainly that crowded house tone was nailed on - this equipment really shines on cleaner tones with reverb/delay.
Tim was on the original.
It's like the counterpart to the boss gt1000, which excels in driven tones but has less clean tones.
That said, both bits of gear are perfectly suitable for almost any tone you attempt.
Yes! Tim, you totally get it. I don’t know why there were some TMP haters at first because I absolutely love mine.
Glad to see that you finally got a TMP, too. Thanks for uploading these settings to the Fender cloud - it's like borrowing Tim Pierce's pedalboard. Now you have to decide what you're going to connect to if you ever want to use it live.
The tones here are a fantastic treat to my ears! You make it look easy! I just need your hands!
Great overview. Exactly what I was looking for and spot on in terms of the Tone Master Pro’s clean capability compared to the other units.
Bro, your smile at the camera after that little sweep picking lick you did was like "yeah, you didn't think that was coming did you? Thought all I had was boomer bends did you?". The tones you are getting from this machine are UN FREAKING REAL DUDE! I'm buying it right now.
OMG TIM !!!!! I love your enthusiasm for guitar and tone. So glad to share the planet and my love of all things guitar with you!
Tonemaster sounds really great, but so much of this comes from Tim's amazing technique and precision.
Facts.
😂😂😂. It's not that complicated
You can do it too with little practice.
And let's not forget all the different guitars. They make a big difference also.
@@chuckhanson7506 Tim could play on nothing but Squiers and Epiphone's and still sound amazing.
I'm guessing almost 100%
Could be the cab sims as well but gatta admit even as a Helix user and lover, Fender had nailed the amp modeling with realistic clarity along with real tube warmth on the bottom while having tight and only useful amount of lowend.
Now I want it dang it.
Somehow I just found this video tonight. Last night I spent about an hour going through your presets in the cloud.
I just want to say that I really appreciate the fact that you didn’t EQ out the low end.
I know low end can be problematic in a mix or whatever but I just have to have it when jamming by myself.
I have a original 68 Super Reverb that has been closet stored for over 25 years. I took it out the other night and played some strats through it, fell in love with it all over again. I have an FM9, but that amp and reverb / tremolo is just so good.
Very cool!
That's my dream amp. The best sounding amp I've ever plugged into was a 68 super at Al's Guitarville in Mountlake Terrace WA (Seattle) 30 years ago. Then My 71 Princeton I put a G-12 in. And my Little Walter '59 3-10. I was playing thru Robben Ford's rig at the LW party, and ordered one immediately.
But man, someday I'll find another 68 Super.
Nothing has topped the Fender/Marshall 1960s pinnacle. A ton of excellent variants all from those two, but nothing has surpassed it.
I had a 66. Loved it but the old bones didn't like carting it around anymore. Someone made me a good offer, so.....
Don’t forget the organic sound of a Vibro King amp.
I LOVE my TMP, so much so it has inspired me to play guitar so much more than I have been doing for the last few years and even started my own little YT channel :D
I really like this unit. I think it just needs more amps and effects options, and the ability to use more effects at once, to compete with the Fractal and QC units.
The most important quality for my own gear is RELIABILITY! If I am going to use a modeler to replace my amp(s) on stage, it had better always work. I've had Line 6 products, and most recently a TONE X pedal. The Line 6 stuff was pretty reliable, but the TONEX stuff was just plain "junk". Three pedals out of three shipped to me were defective, with the first pedal was OBVIOUSLY defective. If that amount of attention (or serious lack of) is given to the obvious, how much less attention is given to the unseen components and software. The idea of having less stuff to haul to a gig is very appealing, but if it's not reliable, it's not going to work. If I can't make quick changes to settings on the fly, I don't want it. If it's going to take me weeks to become familiar with the technology ... I don't have time to waste. My regular gear (extremely downsized from my gear in the 70s) is reliable, sounds GREAT, is reasonably portable, and you don't need a manual or endless tutorials to use. I don't need several hundred amp and speaker options either. Just a few, and let my playing dynamics take care of the rest.
Iconic tones every minute in this one. It's crazy how you can just move through all these styles and nail them.
Agree and really loved the one in the outro
Absolutely the best Demo for this Product on UA-cam. Convinced me to pull the trigger, and can't wait to haul only this Pedal for future gigs. Sure, nothing beats the real stuff. But in my world, this modeler is more than close enough...Tx so much Tim.🎼🎵🎶
Seems I did the same, now which guitar to buy next! Lol
Awesome video Tim on the Fender Tone Master Pro. But dangerous, because now I WANT it.
The whole thing is amazing but the sequence of notes beginning around 3:46 is just incredible.
To summarize, buy the Fender Tone Master Pro.
Tim, thank you sir 🙏 wonderful stuff.
Tim, I've been using the tone master for about 8 months, I love mine and grabbed some of your IRs ,but I'd love one modeled after whatever you used in the live "souls" video with Rick, amazing tone!
Thanks Tim for giving this gear an honest look. I am a middle of the road flunky Wanna be better guitarist . There’s so many paths to go down for modeling gadgets and I am looking forward to dropping some money on a piece of gear when tax returns come back. I will give this an in-store listen. I’ve had a 65 fender twin all tube reissue for about five years now, and I really am eager to parrot with a good tone, modeling gadget.
It's great to hear your take on seeing all the modelers as tools in the cabinet. I think the reason many people disrespect things they don't prefer comes more from only being able to justify owning one. They want to believe they bought the best, or still have an incredible product even if it's not the most expensive. It's easy to fall into the trap of arguing for the one you chose when you can't afford or justify the expense of the others.
Killer playing as usual Tim! I got the TP when it first came out and after this latest Firmware update....sheesh...it sounds really good. I've got real amps and love them, but this modeler is not only the easiest (agree with Tim), but I find myself PLAYING more (like with my real amps) and tweaking less! Very satisfied with the TMP. Thanks for the presets and demo man!
In a sea of guitar players, you are one of the best.
I love my Fender TMP. It takes a lot of tweaking, but everything is there, along with the some sounds you never expected.
Soooooooooooo glad you reviewed the TMP ... it is a fabulous tool ... just working with mine ... thank you for such an incredible channel!!!!
I absolutely love my TMP. It’s my favorite modeler by far. So easy to use. BIG THANK YOU for showing us how it easy it is to find the presets you made!
It's really interesting how Tim has a much more positive view of it and thus manages to get impressive tones out of it (decades of recording experience likely help too). I had seen reviews of it previously that bashed on it, but couldn't really point out what's wrong with it ("sounds bad, the UI is weird"). They didn't spend much time with it and were looking for high gain tones. Perhaps Fender's presets were just not to their liking.
Since I got my TMP, I haven't used anything else ...
Some UA-camrs rely heavily on inflammatory comments and divisiveness to garner clicks
Tim is in a class above
Thanks for the vid! Great demo and playing as always. The thing I liked most about this unit when I tried it was it was so intuitive to use and start making music right away.
You are spot on Tim all of these devises are just tools as are the guitars we play the amp the pedals we love so i love the Kemper and the line 6 helix and the fractal stuff but i would give them all up just to sound good playing because at the end of the day the guitar is why we come to listen and learn . We live in a great period of time when all these things are available how cool.
Great demo! You’re ability to dial in that china grove tone really speaks volumes on what the Fender ToneMaster Pro is capable of producing. Really impressed with hearing in action with your playability and experience to let this modeller shine! :)
Edit: Nicely said on the different modellers as tools rather than which one is better than the other. They all sounds good at the end of the day.
It’s not the gear it’s the ear haha
Great idea, Great guitar tones, Exact sounding from songs people know, All different and all usable!!
I wonder if Tim consulted with the guy who played on that Crowded House tune before uploading that tone...
Yes, that guy generously helped me a lot :)
Tim had a little help from Tim.
@@timpierceguitar😂😂😂
😂😂😂 Tim played a lot of the guitar parts in the studio on Crowded House's - Don't Dream It's Over and crafted the some of the beautiful guitar sounds and textures. I'm sure Neil Finn has no problem with any of this here.
That guy's tone is so well known you don't know his name. I trust TP to do the right thing.
Another great video Tim , thank you , I’ve been holding back on buying a modeler , because they’re all so good , I haven’t been able decide between Helix , Fractal , Quad and now the TMP , this definitely caught my eye and ear when it came out for its interface simplicity and sleek styling and I’m old guy at 60 😬, and a friend of mine has been using at gigs , he’s an old guy too lol and loves it , anyway I may go with this , I’m not a metal guy or shredder and all the presets / tones you used are what I’d be looking for , thanks again , and you
need to do some more videos with Pete Thorn ,I miss those , take care
At last! Tim hits the nail on the head about modellers being aimed towards metal and distortion players which really doesn't apply to me at all. I'm very much into cleanish sounds and the Tonemaster would work for me. Great inside knowledge as usual Tim!
Enjoyed the video Tim. Nice demo of patches that bring tunes we're all familiar to life. I often struggle with getting songs to sound more like the record. It looks like that Fender Tone Master Pro makes that task just a little easier. Thank you!
Wow you nailed every tone. That is amazing.
Humble Kind and talented beyond human!
If I could be Tim for a day, the pick would never leave my hand!
Tim, I’m happy you liked it. Technology is advancing faster and faster, and I feel that people sometimes forget that part of the fun is dialing in the sound you hear in your head/reference.
Holy crap how clean does he play. Unbelievable.
Excellent video.. tones were absolutely spot on.. also, a real pleasure to see how a seasoned pro uses his hand/finger positions while playing these tunes flawlessly, its so helpful to my own playing. I really appreciate these vids 🙏☘️☘️☘️
Tim your the man great job on the Demo. I agree the Fender is quick and easy to learn. I got a helix and there is a bigger learning curve with the helix.
almost bought the helix...TMP is like the mac of modelers, so easy to use.
Thank you for sharing the tones! peace 🙂
Thank you so much for creating and sharing these excellent presets!!!
While I still love a good old fashioned pedalboard and tube amp, I'm also a big lover of the digital modellers. I've used the Line 6 gear on bar gigs and theatre shows for a few years now off and on with great results. Your video here with the Tone Master is the best one I've seen so far. Why? Because you know what the modelled fx sound like in their analog counterparts. This is why all these presets you have shown sound killer. I truly believe the lack of this type of in depth real world knowledge for many novice players is what discourages them with modellers. They expect great results just by turning the unit on but don't realize some manipulation is required with the fx's, amp & cabinets settings...just like you would with a real pedalboard and amp. Well done Tim!
Bought mine not long after launch day because as a previous Helix and QC user I thought it sounded much better and had a much easier to use UI. Almost every UA-camr and UA-cam comment section never failed to tell remind me what a overpriced hunk of junk it was, how inferior it was to other products and how buying one made me a fool. I still love it, use it every day and don't regret it all. Glad you like it Tim.
That’s the one stand out feature of the Fender ToneMaster Pro, there are so many options on how it can be connected and used. Pete Thorne did a demo and had it wired up crazy.
This is awesome Tim! Im very happy to see people like your self moving the Tone Master up a notch, when it first came out i thought that it might now move like the FM9, but it seems as its been used more its getting up there. Thanks for the awesome content as always!
OMG Wicked Games killed me. Wow! You are right this is exceptional and I love what you have done here. Thank you Tim!
Your test with the Fender floor unit was epic. Thank you. It was the demo I needed to view. Competition amongst the tools is annoying. Many are great in their own right. Now on my replenish-my-studio list. Thanks again!
Tim I’ve played around with modelers and one thing you said stood out: a whole lot of the sounds seem geared towards metal players. I find myself always going back to my 65 Bassman custom 1x12 combo with my pedalboard. I like playing clean with a little breakup and then using a Tube Screamer or OCD when I want various levels of distortion. But maybe you could do a masterclass video on working through modeling setups. Best practices and all. I like that you pointed out on this unit that you got through it intuitively. That means a lot. I WANT to go to modeling, just haven’t been happy so far with where I’ve gotten with it.
I was really keen on the Quad Cortex. After a few updates I am leaning more towards the Fender modeler.
As a user of quad cortex currently I really enjoy your perspective on new great. They are all great tools and the tone master pro appears to also be fun to use and sound great.
Also, every new video of you playing the Heritage brings me closer to buying one!
You nailed those tones, man.
Your Opinion is Gold to this late learner at 66yo trying and approaching Unity Gain on the guitar now thinking licks and Songs. Keep the Faith we are in the GOLDEN Age of New Tools and Exciting Products for learning guitar. Some we substitute for this New item.😃🎸
Okay Tim I get it……..however I am not sure this can scratch my itch when I walk into my studio and plug into my tweed bassman or my twin reverb and watch those red lights come on and start to make those hot tubes sing! It’s a glorious sight and sound that makes me all warm and fuzzy……no pun intended ! Love your channel and those glorious sounds you make. But remember your roots and all the great real tones those old beautiful outdated amps made for us and the pain of lugging them around! 😊❤
Amazing Tim! Thank you so much! I'm going to be sharing this with my students.
This is why Tim is one the greatest guitar ambassadors out there!!!
Mother of god you’d get a great sound out of a 10 watt 90’s solid state 8 inch speaker Christmas combo! Your command of sound is utterly unparalleled. It’s actually shocking. You’re an inspiration to us all.
I have a friend who did that with one of those cigarette-pack amps, a BOSS distortion pedal and a $30 eBay guitar. He made me think of Tim the first time I heard him play
02:11 that headstock so close to the iPad screen gives me the chills
I almost bought a Laney tube amp today, but then there's MFX units. I can't make up my mind. I can't afford to make the wrong choice. Maybe I should just stick with what I have (a very popular solid state amp w/lots of effects) and focus on perfecting my skill.
Thanks, Tim. Appreciate you. 🙏 I’m using my Tonex in the TMP effects loop as well. A whole universe of great tones at our fingertips. We are definitely spoiled. Love these TMP presets you’ve put together. They sound bang on. 👌
Yeehaw, was wondering if a Pro would purchase one of these and demo, glad it was you.
Your videos are of such high quality, both in the knowledge and advice you provide but also in the production and format. I don't think I've ever clicked off one of your videos yet. Thanks!
Wow, thank you!
Great…. Now I want one…. 😢 (I have dos Tonemaster deluxes for live deployments.)
As always, weapons grade tone and touch Maestro. Love
Wow. Thanks Tim. These presets sound great. Love the tone master pro
I started following this guy in another timewarp..when he was Rick Springfields main man...even way back then his Rock Soloing was fabulous...great channel too👏👏👏
Hey Tim! Great demo! And hey, I think our Les Paul Deluxes are cousins. Bound headstock, Guitar of the Week 2007?
oh keith that's amazing. Yes, yes, I love that guitar. Glad you have one also.
I aspire to pick up one of these guys up sooner than later... always been a huge fan of the Mustang Amps and I've even recorded some stuff on em years ago... but I guess I'm just waiting to see if there will be a new Mustang Amp that might incorporate the features of the tone master or for a price drop. compared to modelers I have had before and now and seeing both your video and Ola Englund's couple of videos including him taking out to the mud and rain of a live festival environment, I think this will be the modeler for me.
Great video on the TMP Tim, hoping to see more YTubers being honest about how good it is!
I Love mine so much, I'm not even searching for tone anymore....
This is lots of fun Tim and fun is a key element of your channel. I like what you said about each tool having its own value. I’ve been running the Tonex with my Tonemaster FR10 speaker and it sounds amazing, but I wanted some effects and didn’t want to build a full pedalboard or go down the full HX stomp rabbit hole. I got the Pod express which sounds really good and I’m looking forward to seeing how I can use them together. Would love to see you do that too! Lol
rRemember what your hearing is direct into DAW / Video. In a room through monitors or flat freq speakers it sounds nothing like a real amp but in a recording or direct into pro tools or other software like studio one pro it sounds so good. By the time you get a band song to an MP3 compressed, you really can't tell they are not real amps. Tim has ears. most people should get his presets as a starting point. He's a straight shooter
Fender month in August at Long & McQuade.... been eyeing up this unit for awhile!!
Don't hesitate. It's FANTASTIC!!!
Hi Tim, that's got to be the best showcase for the Tonemaster Pro that I've seen, but I also really welcomed your advice that finding an exciting new piece of gear doesn't suddenly nullify the value of what you were previously getting great results from. I recently bought a NUX MG-30 as an affordable alternative to always carting my amp and pedalboard around, but a big selling point for me was its send/return to allow me to incorporate my existing gear if I want to.
Watching this while waiting on my TMP to arrive … awesome sounds as always Tim! Can’t wait to download them and try them.
All the best to you Tim.... Crowded Dream House was just.... they all were....OK, I died and went to Heaven. Just Awesome Tim!
Hi Tim. I've been enjoying your content for a long time now. And you seem like a very likeable and genuine person. Was at a guitar shop close to your home and I was praying that you might stop by... Thank you so much for showing your approval of the TMP, I LOVE mine, but the Internet keeps telling me I'm crazy. I already had a stomp, and a quad cortex, which are great, but when I got my TMP, (and the Fr-12), it took me about 10 minutes to dial in the best sound I've ever had. I haven't played anything else since. All of my amps, pedals, modelers have been gathering dust. Also, thanks for showing the Harmony Comet. I have one of those also. It's nice to know that someone of your stature shares some of the same tastes!!!
I’ve had one for 6 months now. I love it, and never liked digital modelers before. The size is perfect not too big or small, the screen is great and the learning curve is super easy. Tons of features and routing options. Incorporates into an existing rig and also takes your favorite analog pedals very well!
I love your take on gear. These things are tools. My rig is a Boss GX100, Eventide H90, and a Wampler Pantheon delux dual drive pedal. It sounds absolutely wonderful. You need a good ear, knowledge of signal chain, effects and eq. And fingers. 😆
Tim, I love your enthusiasm in all your videos it's infectious especially that wee smile you put on when you realise what your doing is so good, I'm in your age group and a Scottish bassist so I jam along when I can, take care buddy and cheerio from Glasgow.
Tim, you made this modeler sound amazing,but then again, you are the one playing!
dang your tones are killin it, but you are Tim Pierce. :))
Dude. Wicked Game sounded AMAZING. What a tone & what a song choice.
This is easily the best gear demo I have seen recently. Bravo, sir!