Congratulations Zac! Very well earned, your success is based on your immense knowledge of guitar and your willingness to share that wisdom with the community, you truly are an expert. Here’s to 100,000!
Keith, you’re the reason I ROCKETED to the local GC, before I finished my first cup of coffee, once I learned I could change the Tonemaster firmware. My wrecked back is a big fan of yours!
Hello again Keith, I just watched your upload on the black guard Tele’s and it was so good ( pretty much like all of your videos really ). As I just mentioned to Zac as well… thanks so much for all the fantastically interesting stuff you guys do man. 🤙
What I like of your videos is that it’s like listening to your memories and your vast knowledge of the guitar world, moreover when you make them simple, they feel more personal, like if you were in front of us having a chat, we don’t see the gear nor those big distracting mics that most other youtubers use. Keep the great work Zac!
Thanks Zac - this was a very enlightening episode. I'm a huge Keith Williams/Five Watt World fan, and both of your shows are the cream of the crop for guitar and music fans. I think your shows compliment each other really well - I get something new and interesting from both channels every episode. And a big shout out to your wife, for providing the audio source! :-D
Zac Ross🎨 inspires again! Happy little tele's with friends🎸🎸!!! Much love for stressing the importance of audio, makes all us engineers happy (and we all know how grumpy we can be)...Keep up the great work Zac!!!
Thanks for taking us all on this journey with you Zac! Like many, I started watching you during the early crazy days of Covid (I believe I watched my first episode in March of '20.) It was a very stressful time in my families' life, as it was for so many. My job has me working in Senior Care facilities, my wife (who is imuno-compromised) works in a hospital and her 80 yo parents live with us. So many hard days, but I always looked forward to watching your show, still do. I hope you realize what a joy it was to have a little slice of normalcy and fun to look forward to. So a very heart felt Thank You to you for doing what you do!
Zac, your show is marvelous. You are marvelous. Ask Zac is always the highlight of my day and I've run out of words to congratulate and genuflect to your instinct for what makes a good story. Keep on, keepin' on. We're with you all the way.
Im so glad you decided to do this UA-cam channel. It is as unique as you are and your stories are wonderful. I’m drinking coffee from my Ask Zac mug as I watched this.
I’m a huge fan of your channel. I always learn SOMETHING, every time, whether it’s history, lore, technical, or technique. Look forward to the new episode every Tuesday.
Glad to know my other go to gear nerd channel is what jump started your UA-cam journey. As others have said, you and Keith have helped us all make it through these last 2 years of crazy. Thanks for always answering my questions and constantly producing quality content Zac!
Glad u started the channel and glad to see someone who is basically from my home town be successful in more than one thing that they love to do. I’m stoked and happy for you.
As always, concise, wise & USEFUL data. Lots to ponder. Between yourself, Keith, Bukovac & Beato it’s tough to think of much that’s fallen thru the cracks! As always, THANKS for your time! It’s much appreciated.
So cool to hear the details of what goes on behind the scenes! Thanks for sharing. My wife got me a mug for Father’s day. I drink my morning coffee out of it every day!
Great video Zac and some interesting insights on your experience. Thanks for sharing! Have really appreciated your channel over the last few months, trawling thru some of the back content, being somewhat new to teles having played a strat for most of my playing life. Thanks to your channel I’ve come to know and learn about the vintage and pantheon of tele players over the years. It’s been a great journey and keep the content coming!
I really enjoyed this episode, like always, but this one was a great mixer upper. I started a UA-cam channel maybe a year and a half ago called Six String Twangin. A lady from my work told me I should do it, just for fun. I was kind of on the fence about it but I quickly grew to love having these little projects to work on. I'm using one phone to do it right now but that doesn't bother me. I too am a very technically simple person. Set it and go!
Love the channel and content. I love how your production stats grounded. So many channels are now almost trying too hard. All these weird side face angles.
I love this video. You were a big inspiration to me to create a TikTok page and build to monetizing level. I hadn’t ever seen this video, but it’s definitely more motivating after seeing this
I've enjoyed watching your show grow and take shape. You provide a lot of great information. I've gotten countless hours of enjoyment and inspiration from your videos . Thanks again and keep up the great work !
Thanks for the insight. I don't know if I will ever start doing "talking" videos, but it was interesting to hear how you did it. Keep the content coming. BTW, I bought the T-shirt with the amp schematic - cool!
Zac just keep doing what you best. I’ve been a sub since the three digit days and will stay around if you keep making content like this. Just don’t go down the path of that other channel you speak of to sell out and put your advertisers ahead of your genuine content.
Thanks so much Zac! I recently started my UA-cam channel and this episode was very inspiring for me. I put out two videos so far and I see the difference already from the first to second video but I still have a long way to go. Please check them out!😎Keep up the great work Zac!Thank you!❤️
Hi Zac. I really feel like I am getting to know you as a friend now. Weird eh? My brother Ray introduced me to your channel and I am loving the content you are sharing. I have been thinking about setting up a channel as well, so this was a real morel boost for me on that. Thank you!
Zac, love the videos…hope you please keep going….I’ve learned a bunch…and it’s really enjoyable seeing something new each time…enjoy your success!! Much deserved !!!
Hey man, just recently found your channel and I really like your content! Was wondering if you ever plan on doing an in-depth analysis of Waylon and his style of playing like you’ve done with other guitarists?
I had a 60 watt soild state amp by Vox while I was still in Driscoll Jr high . Had a built in E note. Love to find a amp like that again. 12 inch speaker.
Hey Zac! I love both you and Keith’s channels, I’ve been watching you guys a little while now and just wanted to say thanks. You two really showed me a lot interesting stuff in a fairly short amount of time. Congratulations on your success!
Let me add to the chorus of "great episode Zac!" I loved this one and subbed you around 12k, I still have hope you get to 50k by Christmas, if not, strings are coming your way.
It’s great to hear that the channel is going so well Zac. Congratulations. Your content is always interesting, informative and entertaining. Also your style is relaxed and conversational which comes over well. Here’s to the next 20K sobscribers!
Thanks for the fun content Zac. It definitely helped during the virus craziness to have something fun to watch. I also enjoyed reading your pieces in VG over the years. I think their best years were when they had those huge life magazine style issues. When they changed, it wasn’t the same for me.
I totally agree….I soooo wish that Vintage Guitar Magazine had kept the big paper style format….I still have issues from the beginning….they are black and white on newsprint….I still read them to this day for the enjoyment….looking at one now from the 90’s….a 1952 Blackguard Tele 6500….ahhhhhhhhh
Zac,I truly enjoy these videos and you definitely got the right touch for this kind of thing and don't let anybody tell you any different. I myself enjoy the heck out of the electric guitar and you make it interesting gear wise or music wise. Long story short I myself don't like today's technology ,liked 1957 so much I stayed there but if I ever see you live I am going to buy stuff and ask where your tip jar is at in support. Thank you for sharing these videos.
Congratulations on your subscriptions. Like music, quality comes from the artist not the equipment in video as well. The digital age has put an end to print media as a business model. It has made it feasible for a regular person to produce and publish.
Thanks Zac for sharing your story. You are very humble, but it is obvious that the success of your channel has to do with incredible breath of knowledge which you possess. I love your channel, your subtle playing style, and your presentation. Keep it up and continued success, you deserve it.. :-)
I refer to myself as comfortably low tech. I like to keep it simple as possible. A tele and a low watt combo. My P bass and a combo amp. One pedal. Getting the most from the least, like Keith said.
Zac This is a great episode. I thoroughly enjoy your show and have ever since you started the channel. It is very educational I always learn something, and all the topics are very interesting. I also enjoy your advice about amps, pedals, and guitars. Your lessons are always interesting as well. I’m so glad you started this channel is the best guitar show I watch. I look forward to the new episodes. Best Regards Lonnie
Thanks for this. I’m starting to do some videos now that I’m getting out of a one bedroom apartment into a house. Doubt if I’ll get to 20k subs. 20 might be doable, lol.
Zac, your transparency is refreshing and I was fascinated to learn about your recording process. You didn't say anything about lighting, though. Is the iPhone 12's camera system that much better that you don't need an external light? Also, are you recording with front camera or rear? Love the show!
@@AskZac Thank you for your response, Zac. It's amazing how great the video looks and the sound sounds. Also, how did I not ever know about The Desert Rose Band and John Jorgenson? Thanks for pointing me that way. Wow!
That's hilarious, because I haven't even reached 300 . . . and that's using 14 mics on my drums, 4 mics on my vocals, a 24-channel mixer for an interface, a Gibson Les Paul, a Fender American Tele AND Strat, a $5000 keyboard, and over a hundred hours' worth of post-production per video LOL I guess people aren't on UA-cam for awesome music so much as they're here for talking. And I just can't get comfortable enough behind a camera to talk. So congrats. I hope I get there someday, but so far it's just not happening. I'm happy for you though.
Not sure what’s wrong with me, but I like the way your show and Bukovac show sounds. Something wrong with me I guess. Seems like production can make things sound too smooth or something
Congratulations Zac! Very well earned, your success is based on your immense knowledge of guitar and your willingness to share that wisdom with the community, you truly are an expert. Here’s to 100,000!
Wow. Thank you so much for the very kind words, Rhett. Honored!
Ya, you are in your way…going big fast. Keep on!!👍😬
Thanks for the shout out Zac. It's been a fun ride. I really enjoyed it.
Love your channel Keith....you're The Whitest Man In America...but still :-)
You made me get over myself.
Keith, you’re the reason I ROCKETED to the local GC, before I finished my first cup of coffee, once I learned I could change the Tonemaster firmware. My wrecked back is a big fan of yours!
@@bloozedaddy Keith possesses a whiter shade of pale soul.
Hello again Keith, I just watched your upload on the black guard Tele’s and it was so good ( pretty much like all of your videos really ). As I just mentioned to Zac as well… thanks so much for all the fantastically interesting stuff you guys do man. 🤙
Dang.... I only have 1 iPhone. Jokes aside it is well deserved my friend. It has been a pleasure hearing your stories and knowledge.
What I like of your videos is that it’s like listening to your memories and your vast knowledge of the guitar world, moreover when you make them simple, they feel more personal, like if you were in front of us having a chat, we don’t see the gear nor those big distracting mics that most other youtubers use. Keep the great work Zac!
Thanks Zac - this was a very enlightening episode. I'm a huge Keith Williams/Five Watt World fan, and both of your shows are the cream of the crop for guitar and music fans. I think your shows compliment each other really well - I get something new and interesting from both channels every episode. And a big shout out to your wife, for providing the audio source! :-D
Thank you, John!!!
Well thanks John!
Glad you did what you did, this is my favorite you tube channel.
Wow, thanks!
Being a cool guy goes a long way as well. Congrats
As a fellow Texan it's a real pleasure to chat about my favorite thing...guitars, even if you're doing all of the chatting. Thanks!
Zac Ross🎨 inspires again! Happy little tele's with friends🎸🎸!!! Much love for stressing the importance of audio, makes all us engineers happy (and we all know how grumpy we can be)...Keep up the great work Zac!!!
Always!
From Leo: Congratulations. I really appreciate you helping me get my Country Music/Telecaster fix. Keep up the good work.
Love my mug .... I have Keith's also. My UA-cam mug collection is approaching the number of guitars I own.
Congrats Zac! I love the show! I get excited every time I see a new episode go up. I really appreciate you doing it.
Thanks for taking us all on this journey with you Zac! Like many, I started watching you during the early crazy days of Covid (I believe I watched my first episode in March of '20.) It was a very stressful time in my families' life, as it was for so many. My job has me working in Senior Care facilities, my wife (who is imuno-compromised) works in a hospital and her 80 yo parents live with us. So many hard days, but I always looked forward to watching your show, still do. I hope you realize what a joy it was to have a little slice of normalcy and fun to look forward to. So a very heart felt Thank You to you for doing what you do!
Thanks for doing what you do!
Both you and Keith are greatly appreciated. Keep it up
Found your channel when 5 Watt world recommended you. So glad that channels like these exist. You deserve your success, congratulations! :-)
I came across your channel when I'm looking for info for telecaster during lockdown.
Zac, your show is marvelous. You are marvelous. Ask Zac is always the highlight of my day and I've run out of words to congratulate and genuflect to your instinct for what makes a good story. Keep on, keepin' on. We're with you all the way.
Thank you so much!!!!
Love your show, Zac. Your knowledge is as impressive as your tone!
I appreciate that!
Zac, This was you telling a story and it was GREAT! I’m still a little fearful, but loved the inspiration! Thanks (and see - no questions! Ha!)
Im so glad you decided to do this UA-cam channel. It is as unique as you are and your stories are wonderful. I’m drinking coffee from my Ask Zac mug as I watched this.
And I really appreciate that!
What a generous and open hearted video
So relatable...... keep on bringing it Zac!
I’m a huge fan of your channel. I always learn SOMETHING, every time, whether it’s history, lore, technical, or technique. Look forward to the new episode every Tuesday.
Glad to know my other go to gear nerd channel is what jump started your UA-cam journey. As others have said, you and Keith have helped us all make it through these last 2 years of crazy. Thanks for always answering my questions and constantly producing quality content Zac!
Wow, thanks
Glad u started the channel and glad to see someone who is basically from my home town be successful in more than one thing that they love to do. I’m stoked and happy for you.
That tone in the intro!
Hi Zac, congratulations on reaching 20K subscribers!... 👏👏👏
As always, concise, wise & USEFUL data. Lots to ponder. Between yourself, Keith, Bukovac & Beato it’s tough to think of much that’s fallen thru the cracks!
As always, THANKS for your time! It’s much appreciated.
My pleasure!
You actually inspired me to add to my channel again after 4 years! I’ve been posting videos to Facebook but you inspired me to get back on the UA-cam!
ua-cam.com/video/ztwW9Haz2gI/v-deo.html
NICE!
This has been a great journey, learning and listening! Thanks Zac!
My pleasure!
You are an inspiration. Thanks for your insight. Now… where’s my other iPhone? Hmmmm…
So cool to hear the details of what goes on behind the scenes! Thanks for sharing. My wife got me a mug for Father’s day. I drink my morning coffee out of it every day!
Thank you for keeping it going! Much appreciated, and you have a great wife.
You're the man Zac!
Huge fan here from Texas! Bravo Zac
Thanks for all the work and research you put into this channel, and thanks for always answering my gear questions!
Great video Zac and some interesting insights on your experience. Thanks for sharing! Have really appreciated your channel over the last few months, trawling thru some of the back content, being somewhat new to teles having played a strat for most of my playing life. Thanks to your channel I’ve come to know and learn about the vintage and pantheon of tele players over the years. It’s been a great journey and keep the content coming!
I really enjoyed this episode, like always, but this one was a great mixer upper. I started a UA-cam channel maybe a year and a half ago called Six String Twangin. A lady from my work told me I should do it, just for fun. I was kind of on the fence about it but I quickly grew to love having these little projects to work on. I'm using one phone to do it right now but that doesn't bother me. I too am a very technically simple person. Set it and go!
Love the channel and content. I love how your production stats grounded. So many channels are now almost trying too hard. All these weird side face angles.
The pumping of the camera in and out is my pet peeve.
I love this video. You were a big inspiration to me to create a TikTok page and build to monetizing level. I hadn’t ever seen this video, but it’s definitely more motivating after seeing this
What is you page called?
@@AskZac telecasters anonymous. This is Richard, UA-cam and TikTok names don’t match, lol
I've enjoyed watching your show grow and take shape. You provide a lot of great information. I've gotten countless hours of enjoyment and inspiration from your videos . Thanks again and keep up the great work !
Such a fun story and quick history of something you really enjoy!
Thank you, friend.
Got my Ask Zac T shirt today!!!
Thank you, Curt!
Great episode Zac!!!
Thanks so much for sharing, Zac. It’s always great to watch someone’s passion be rewarded. Happy 20K, sir!
Thanks for the insight. I don't know if I will ever start doing "talking" videos, but it was interesting to hear how you did it. Keep the content coming. BTW, I bought the T-shirt with the amp schematic - cool!
Thank you so much, Moto!
love your show Zac
I'm a little late to this one Zac, but I had to say, that's some great playing on the lead in, great stuff brother!
Hi Zac, I think I started following you around episode 15, great channel. Along with Five Watt World, my favorite two guitar channels.
Zac just keep doing what you best. I’ve been a sub since the three digit days and will stay around if you keep making content like this. Just don’t go down the path of that other channel you speak of to sell out and put your advertisers ahead of your genuine content.
I will do my best to continue to earn your trust.
This is Awesome Zac! Congrats!!!
Thanks!!
Congratulations! Love the content and delivery.
super tidy right hand technique there
Thanks so much Zac!
I recently started my UA-cam channel and this episode was very inspiring for me. I put out two videos so far and I see the difference already from the first to second video but I still have a long way to go. Please check them out!😎Keep up the great work Zac!Thank you!❤️
Good stuff, Zac!!
Thanks for sharing that Zac. Refreshing and inspiring to hear how you kept it simple but managed to have success. Thanks 👍
My pleasure!
Thanks Sir
Really enjoy your episodes and playing. Superb
So nice of you
Hi Zac. I really feel like I am getting to know you as a friend now. Weird eh? My brother Ray introduced me to your channel and I am loving the content you are sharing. I have been thinking about setting up a channel as well, so this was a real morel boost for me on that. Thank you!
Thanks Zac, excellent overview and advice as always! Cheers mate.
What a great episode 👏
Thank you
Love your show and how you present it and its enjoyable
I appreciate that!
Zac, love the videos…hope you please keep going….I’ve learned a bunch…and it’s really enjoyable seeing something new each time…enjoy your success!! Much deserved !!!
Thanks, will do!
I saw your FB post and now I’m subbing!!
THANK YOU!!!
Thanks Zac. Great channel.
Much appreciated!
Hey man, just recently found your channel and I really like your content!
Was wondering if you ever plan on doing an in-depth analysis of Waylon and his style of playing like you’ve done with other guitarists?
Yes. He is on the list
Great channel Zac! Love my Ask Zac mug. Buy some merch folks! Keep em common Zac!
Thank you so much, David
I had a 60 watt soild state amp by Vox while I was still in Driscoll Jr high . Had a built in E note. Love to find a amp like that again. 12 inch speaker.
George! Let me see what I can find out
wow, inspiring words. thanks.
My pleasure!
Really enjoy your channel. Congrats on your success!
Thanks so much!
Love your channel man!
Hey Zac!
I love both you and Keith’s channels, I’ve been watching you guys a little while now and just wanted to say thanks. You two really showed me a lot interesting stuff in a fairly short amount of time. Congratulations on your success!
Awesome! Thank you!
@@AskZac , I just watched your live broadcast here. It was very good! Definitely consider doing more 😊🤙
Let me add to the chorus of "great episode Zac!" I loved this one and subbed you around 12k, I still have hope you get to 50k by Christmas, if not, strings are coming your way.
50k! One can hope!
It’s great to hear that the channel is going so well Zac. Congratulations. Your content is always interesting, informative and entertaining. Also your style is relaxed and conversational which comes over well. Here’s to the next 20K sobscribers!
Much appreciated!
Shouldn’t be long before 100k, IMO.
Thanks for the fun content Zac. It definitely helped during the virus craziness to have something fun to watch. I also enjoyed reading your pieces in VG over the years. I think their best years were when they had those huge life magazine style issues. When they changed, it wasn’t the same for me.
I totally agree….I soooo wish that Vintage Guitar Magazine had kept the big paper style format….I still have issues from the beginning….they are black and white on newsprint….I still read them to this day for the enjoyment….looking at one now from the 90’s….a 1952 Blackguard Tele 6500….ahhhhhhhhh
Really nice and inspiring. Thanks!
My pleasure!
You’re probably a genius - I hear you attended the Sorbonne. 😎
I was at the "imbecile" section of the school.
Zac, I’m very glad you started this channel. I feel like we are kindred spirits.
Thank you so much Ron. I just saw the action you took. Much appreciated.
Zac,I truly enjoy these videos and you definitely got the right touch for this kind of thing and don't let anybody tell you any different. I myself enjoy the heck out of the electric guitar and you make it interesting gear wise or music wise. Long story short I myself don't like today's technology ,liked 1957 so much I stayed there but if I ever see you live I am going to buy stuff and ask where your tip jar is at in support. Thank you for sharing these videos.
Thanks!
Way to go , Zak ! So glad you went for it as I dig your channel ! .... :D .... Yet another case of 'less is more' .....
I concur that five watt world is a great channel.
And so is ask zac
Keep following your instincts theyre working
Another cool vid
5 watt world is excellent too 👍🏻
Indeed it is!
Very inspirational, I keep trying to find the courage, maybe one day. 😎🎙🎸✅
Congratulations on your subscriptions. Like music, quality comes from the artist not the equipment in video as well. The digital age has put an end to print media as a business model. It has made it feasible for a regular person to produce and publish.
Agreed, cousin
@@AskZac Don't get me wrong. I have an affinity for fine guitars, killer amps, good cameras, and software. Every little bit helps.
This is my favorite YT channel. It's informative, and it's fun. You do a great job, Zac. Can't wait for Tuesday mornings.
Glad you enjoy it!
Thanks Zac for sharing your story. You are very humble, but it is obvious that the success of your channel has to do with incredible breath of knowledge which you possess. I love your channel, your subtle playing style, and your presentation. Keep it up and continued success, you deserve it.. :-)
Thank you
Nice episode. I look forward to your channel every week.
Thank you, Stephen.
Nice info and tips!
Thanks for watching!
Congratulations, Zac! Your channel is one of my absolute favourites. I never miss a video. Keep up the great work!
Wow, thanks!
Proud to be a monthly supporter. Between you and Tom Bukovac, I have really learned a ton. Thanks, and keep up the awesome work.
Thank you, Dennis. Glad to be in Tom's company.
I wish I had a cool name like Austin Skinner
Izzit 9am there?
It's 5:52 in glorious picturesque Koreatown, Los Angeles
Only 7:52 here
9:06 from a neighbor in East Tn. Love the channel Zac! That 57 sounds incredible!
I refer to myself as comfortably low tech. I like to keep it simple as possible. A tele and a low watt combo. My P bass and a combo amp. One pedal. Getting the most from the least, like Keith said.
Zac
This is a great episode. I thoroughly enjoy your show and have ever since you started the channel. It is very educational I always learn something, and all the topics are very interesting. I also enjoy your advice about amps, pedals, and guitars. Your lessons are always interesting as well. I’m so glad you started this channel is the best guitar show I watch. I look forward to the new episodes. Best Regards Lonnie
Thank you so much, Lonnie.
👍👍👍
Thx Zak Please Teach That drop D thing it sound like (2) guitars Playing :D
I will
@@AskZac Thank You Zak
Thanks for this. I’m starting to do some videos now that I’m getting out of a one bedroom apartment into a house. Doubt if I’ll get to 20k subs. 20 might be doable, lol.
Zac, your transparency is refreshing and I was fascinated to learn about your recording process. You didn't say anything about lighting, though. Is the iPhone 12's camera system that much better that you don't need an external light? Also, are you recording with front camera or rear? Love the show!
Front camera, and I don't use any other light. Just natural.
@@AskZac Thank you for your response, Zac. It's amazing how great the video looks and the sound sounds. Also, how did I not ever know about The Desert Rose Band and John Jorgenson? Thanks for pointing me that way. Wow!
👍🏻😎
That's hilarious, because I haven't even reached 300 . . . and that's using 14 mics on my drums, 4 mics on my vocals, a 24-channel mixer for an interface, a Gibson Les Paul, a Fender American Tele AND Strat, a $5000 keyboard, and over a hundred hours' worth of post-production per video LOL I guess people aren't on UA-cam for awesome music so much as they're here for talking. And I just can't get comfortable enough behind a camera to talk. So congrats. I hope I get there someday, but so far it's just not happening. I'm happy for you though.
Not sure what’s wrong with me, but I like the way your show and Bukovac show sounds. Something wrong with me I guess. Seems like production can make things sound too smooth or something
I love Buk's show. The guys that mic their amps seem to sound sterile to me.
Come to think of it Pete Thorn did a remote show where just used the phone mike and I thought it caught the fire of his playing so much better