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Key points:
0:00 Intro
0:07 JAM! ’55 Les Paul Junior
2:06 How this all started
2:44 Go to guitar
3:18 JAM! ’57 Les Paul Junior
3:56 I’ve never owned a single pickup guitar
4:44 Practice what you preach
5:43 A missed opportunity
6:10 JAM! ’60 Melody Maker
7:35 Brief history of single pickup guitars
9:16 JAM! ’62 Esquire
10:18 Scientific benefits?
10:48 Famous LP Jr Players
11:08 Not just Gibson and Fender
11:45 JAM! Yamaha Revstar
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My God, that opening jam is the definition of TASTY🤤
You should hear the version he did of it on an earlier episode on a 335 - incredible!
@@NoBSMusicReviews I definitely will, thanks! Haven't watched guitar related content in a while now😅
I'm drooling, as usual with Chris! Perfect melodic genius!
I couldn't agree more! Killer playing 🤘🏻⚡️🎸
Next Friday: Chris plays a tennis racquet and makes it absolutely sing.
😅😂❤
🎾🎤🎶👍
It's those hands. No matter what he plays it will sound great.
@@mannyruiz1954 For sure. Chris is so gifted.
That opening jam ripped my soul apart in the best way possible...
He played (I think) an even better version of it on this episode: The End of Gibson's 'Golden Era'?
That jam on the Melody Maker was killer.
I bought a LP/SG Junior in 1967 - it was brilliant, and made me into a musician. Still am, 58 or so years later.
I'm sitting here listening and watching your numbers rapidly rise. I can't imagine any guitar not sounding great in your hands. You are the beast!
That's the problem it doesn't tell much about the guitar.
ONE OF THE MOST INSPIRING PLAYERS IVE EVER SEEN ABSOLUTE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Same goes for a plain traditonal solid state or tube amp. There are many digital amp modelers with tons of good effects nowadays. But i always find myself tweaking with them and not really getting any playing done. Through the years i find that the more gears i have , the less creative i become. Too much options leaves you thinking and trying to get the optimal tone that will never satisfy you.
Simplicity has its advantage.
Oh yes...been there also, but with one of those All-In-One multi effects pedals. Spend most of my time just endlessly "experimenting' but really not getting anything useful done...it just had to go.
Straight into a decent valve amp sounds so much more vibrant - but acknowledging that we need a little help here and there, I went for individual pedals (analoguewhere possible).
However, I found myself gradually drifting back into the badlands of over-complexity, so I recently stripped my pedal board right back to the basic necessities - now I am back to playing and really exploring what my guitars and amp can really do. It's fun.
How true..,.
The thing about a modelling amp… what does it sound like itself, when it's not pretending to be something else?!
I said it once I'll say it again: your playing is not on another level, it's from another planet! You can make anything sound good!
I love the gut wrenching simplicity of a single pick up guitar. Stripped down, no BS, the perfect weapon for raw power.
I didn’t know simplicity could be “gut-wrenching”. 😉 All jokes aside, I agree with you 100%!
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Uh huh.
12:34 that note…Lordy.
I've been speaking Spanish daily for 30 years now, since I moved to Mexico. I still have an accent. It's not a question of pronunciation or articulation, it's more a question of rhythm. I still use the same rhythm in my sentences as in French, my native language.
You can change instruments, but your hands still "pronounce" the phrases in the same way. I think what's important here is how you feel. Does it feel good ? Oh yeah ! Grab it, period.
this is a wonderful illustration. . . thanks!
Perfect.
You it's Chris playing straight away by "accent"... Like all great player's
Couldn't be better explained.
What a fantastic analogy, thank you
You playing that 50's junior definitely proves that versatility is there for real...
I've been speaking English since I was a kid and I still have an accent
could listen to chris speak and play all day
Recently converted my Tele to an Esquire. Couldn’t be more pleased with the result. So refreshing to have just one pickup to deal with.
Could you not have just positioned the switch to operate only one pickup?
@@majwilsonlion Not the same, much cleaner without the signal going through the switch, extra wiring,…….not to mention the extra magnetic pull on the strings from the second pickup. I also use a no load tone pot. Very pure signal compared to a traditional tele setup.
Chris is the most melodic guitarist out here
Great opening Jam. I have a ‘64 SG Jr that I’ve had since ‘66. I went looking for an affordable single pickup guitar and bought an Eastman SB55DC with a Lollar pickup. I’m impressed, it was well worth the investment.
And smashes the ball out the park with the Revstar in the closing jam. 👍🇦🇺
one of my favorite LP Jr. tones were on the recordings of Jethro Tull, Martin Barr used LP Jr almost exclusively in the early albums, Aqualung the solo was such great tone, along with Locomotive breath, Teacher etc.
Oh man, i never knew that 😮Makes so much sense though, with that insane touch sensitivity and the tone is to die for. Thanks for the knowledge man 😀
Add Leslie West on those classic Mountain albums.
Bring that single pickup Revstar with you when you come to Nashville!!! I want to hear that thing live!😊
Damn, Chris; that opening salvo would have done Mick Ronson proud...very impressive.
Oh, my! The Esquire solo around 10:00!
Mate you can make anything sound amazing
While the opening jam was fantastic, the jam with the '60 Melody Maker was phenomenal! Your touch is amazing and I couldn't get over the sustain. So happy to hear you've opened up to single pick-up guitars.
Lots of people praising the into I’ll praise the outro. This episode was bookended in 🔥
Chris apart from the education you give with your Friday fretworks the main thing you give is the urge to play my guitar, your style , your sound your passion makes me me want to play and do nothing else you are an inspiration and a down to earth guy that makes me love playing more and more , Thank you Buddy
that intro was feckn great bro🤟😎🎸
I agree with you 100%. I started with a Strat with 3 single coil pickups. Over time, I modded in many different ways. It now has one Humbucker in the Bridge location, and that has been liberating. I ride both the Volume and Tone Pots. 😎
The Bridge is the most harmonically rich location for a Pickup, as far as overtones go, and that provides with the widest options in tone/timbre. Some Pickup Switches can bleed the sound of one Pickup into another, causing some degree of "Phasing" between the Pickups. This can be easily tested by setting the Pickup Selector to one Pickup, and tapping on the pole pieces of the other Pickup with a metal paperclip. If you hear the tapping from the pickup, it's bleeding sound.
Another thing to consider is if you use a Modeler, having multiple Pickups can be detrimental because you typically dial in the perfect Preset on a particular Pickup, and switching to a different can compromise that tone.
You never fail to entertain. Cheers from OZ.
Cool playing
What a great sound! Just ask Charlie Starr of BlackBerry Smoke, he'll confirm….
Chris’ outstanding playing makes these videos a treat
Another great video. Thanks.
I've put many hours and years on my '57 Gibson es 225. Single p90, plain and simple. Like many have said, it's not the guitar but the hands and fingers making it sing. Your fingers make mine sound like fingernails on the chalkboard.
Yaaas. Been playing LP juniors exclusively for the last 4 years, and I view it almost like an acoustic guitar. It is what it is, and it is exactly what you make of it. Love it 💛
Amazing plying, Chris.
Haven't tuned in for a while, your playing has really reached an impressive level man.
A Tele with only the bridge pup is quite a tone machine when you trick out the wiring. I've seen them with 1meg ohm pots for Volume, no-load pots on the Tone and Varitone cap switch on the three way. It's amazing what you can squeeze out of that thing into a tube amp but I really had to ride the tone and volume controls. Wanted one every since I played that guitar.
The playing on this vid was just killer!! And yup. Spent 20 years overlooking the Junior / 1 Pickup thing. Figured it was a novelty. But always wanted one in my collection for Nostalgia. Got an amazing Murphy Lab '58 Junior late last year. Holy smokes! The tones are great. Chords just bloom. But its also inspiring in a really different way. Can't really explain it. It's almost like the guitar is filled with undiscovered riffs. It makes my brain wanna do that thing. Regardless, thanks for always kicking out sick videos 🙌🏻
insane opening, once again 🤘🏻
Super awesome playing, mad skills
WOW that was just amazing playing yet again Chris
Nice playing on the intro . ❤️
So brilliant tone and play ❤ fantastic
That opening jam was absolutely amazing!
An anecdote I found on the net regarding the meaning of TV yellow. Not the meaning that we all know, but actually that it was to be a response to Fender Telecaster. That being said there is (for me) something similar between a tele and a Les Paul Junior or Special. They are basic electric guitars as opposed to Strats or 335 or Les Paul Standards.
That being said I do enjoy your videos. Beside being an incredible player, you show some passion and know what you are talking about.
I am sure I'm one of many who really like the sounds you are making when your fingers touch the strings! I don't have a valuable vintage guitar but I love my 1979 Yamaha SL500! As for single pick up guitars you proved they can sound awesome!
The master of epic solos of epic solos of epic solos of epic sol..... (sorry, forgot to turn off my delay pedal).
damn Chris that intro solo melted my face - fantastic!
Wonderful Friday Fretworks, as expected (as always). You’re not only such a gifted and dynamic player - you are exceptional with your spoken content. Always on point and beautifully lit and filmed/edited. So glad I discovered your channel a few years ago and am excited to see your channel blow up, as it certainly deserves to. Thank you, Chris, for your excellent content. Cheers from Texas, US 🙏
You are great even at volume "0". I simply love watching your hands playing
Room For Relaxation - love that Andertons Backing Track!
Some of my favourite playing I've heard from you Chris - although I do miss hearing you play a Strat!
I'm here for this, the Friday video! Chris, without a doubt, you are the finest soulful expression of what playing guitar is all about! Your choice of notes is off the charts, and when you 'dig in' the whole thing lights up! Thank you for Fridays, Chris!
Super melodic playing on the Esquire! Seriously impressed!
you are great, buddy.
Those entry level single pickup guitars were a favorite modding platform in the 70's. You could pick a used one up at any pawn shop.
Lots of love for the intro solo here, and rightfully so, but that heavy riff on the outro just got me.
Amazing: you have now recorded at least three versions of one of my favorite guitar solos of all time by anybody. Thank you.
Gibson has made neck only melody makers & jrs.
Outstanding..
it's funny to me how every 'debate' about jr's revolves around versatility. What I know is that since I bought my Gibson Jr, I haven't played anything else since. The whole point is to just play more, speak through your guitar, don't worry so much :)
I would go as far as to say I don't quite understand what the point is of having several pickups in a guitar
do you find that rather than switching to another pickup, you adjust your technique to obtain different sounds?
good question. I don't really know, and I've been giving it some thought because I find it an interesting question. I think maybe... that happens automatically because as a guitarist, you're always trying to get the best, dynamic, most meaningful sound out of your instrument that sits in the mix and suits the song right?
The guitar tech at my local guitar shop says people bring in these crazy 10 or 12 way switches to get the most sounds from their guitars… and they end up with maybe three settings that sound good.
What can you say about the playing that hasn’t already been said!? I’ve been waiting months for Gibson to announce a 70th anniversary Les Paul Junior but so far I’m still waiting… in hope!
Definitely liberating!
I have a Gibson Melody Maker from the 1960s and I love the tone and sustain of the little beast. The lone single coil on the axe gives it a nice no-nonsense tone and eliminates the hassle of dialing in multiple pickups.
@chris buck definitely one of your best jams and tones ever this les paul totally suits you
I love single pickup guitars! I've had several variations in the past, and currently own an Eastman SB55DC/v and a Gibson Les Paul Junior. Having a good intonated bridge really adds to the guitars sound and playability. I like the Faber bridge on the Eastman, and added a Music City Bridge to the Junior.
I sold my Eastman last week. It was a great guitar, but I found a Collings 290 with wraparound bridge and parallellogram inlays, and I’ve been wanting one since I was stupid and sold the one I owned in 2017. I’m happy that Eastman gets more and more recognitions out there.
Chris how can I learn to play the guitar like you? You are such a good player.
Thanks for another great episode, your playing is so inspiring. But what I also love is the backing tracks: I wouldn't mind an episode where you explain how you create those, as they are epic in their own right...
You are the BEST 🙌
That intro, all I can say is allemachtig! (It's a Dutch word we use for a myriad of reasons. Just like "Fuhgeddaboudit" from the film "Donnie Brasco").
We recently went to a vintage guitar expo and I think I saw some of the guitars you featured. I also saw a guitar with a label "Chris Buck pickup". That was cool to see 😁
Thoroughly enjoy FFWs; looking forward to you Andertons vid
3:55 bro what an understatement
Exquisite player!!!! I heard touches and tastes of Jimi's Hey Joe in that opening jam.
That sounds sweeeeeet Chris! 😁
I put together a Steampunk themed Cabronita style 1 pick-up guitar as an experiment. It is great fun on stage but I love teaching wirh it and showing students how the tone control and hand position can make dramatic changes.
I got a double from my teens in early 90s.. never been Played.. 2 pick-ups.. still got the tag on it lol 🤣
Black body ash neck 6string electric guitar.. 🏴
Kudos from me for that Black Revstar and the savage playing, of course!
Jesus Chris, that intro was the best tone I've ever heard from you 😮 I'm definitely in the category of people who "just didn't get it", in regards to the single-pickup guitars. That was until I found a Japanese Tokai DC Jr. in TV Yellow, for an awfully good price used. It's scary how good that guitar is, especially with the electrics swapped for better stuff, a Faber bridge and a Lollar Dogear. All in all, i have under 750£ in that guitar 😍
My single pickup guitar is an Epiphone Studio Dot that somewhere in it's history had the neck pickup removed as well a the tone knob. Love it!
⚓️ Thanks Chris 🏴
I've been thinking about that LP Jr you were playing a couple episodes ago. Incredible instrument. Been all over reverb looking at spendy vintage single pup axes. I have a 2021 LP Jr that's been my favorite go too for quite a while now. Can make it sound however I like. Awesome chops 🎸🙏
I didn’t know Revstars came in a single pickup version.🔥
Yeah , what he said..😮 love your style
i have a 62 double cut melodymaker. it sounds great and very different compared to any of my prs, fender, etc. perfect for rock and can actually do many other styles if you ask it nicely. that model was my borrowed first guitar about 50 years ago when i started. my wife bought it for me for my 60th birthday in 2022. she is always doing what's best for me.
Hey Chris, I got a melody maker & took it to a dep gig as a string breaker. Never been more embarrassed as it managed to pick up every local taxi firm & broadcast it through the PA. Fitted a Kinman noiseless P90 instead of the half humbucker (radio aerial ) and now its a beast!!!
"Liberating or limiting?", watched you play that junior for 5 seconds and was sold on liberating, thought about me having a go and realised, its not the guitars capabilities but your own. Truly amazing playing. Recently really been thinking about a junior and seeing one that beautiful with it looking worn in really makes me want one more and more
what a freakin good sound holy smoke!!!! is this the helix?
Great sounds and playing as ever Chris.
Going to leave this thought with you....
Steve Howe used one for the bulk of Tales of Topographic Oceans. Whatever your individual feelings about that leviathan of prog rock you can't deny versatility is required if you're playing guitar on that.
Saw Leslie West and he was a huge guy and he rocked one those and got a massive tone…it looked like a uke in his hands.
THAT PLAYING 10/10
I do own a epiphone 57 RI which is my recommandation for buying a Junior on a budget. I also have an Esquire and only using the bridge humbucker of my strat. The tone and Volume Controls offer so much possibilities.
Do you have lessons, books or something how to solo :)? Such soulful playing. So not fast picking and staccato playing. So organic.
Love my Mike Smith Esquire 👍🏻
Of course, some of us just tend to like neck pickups better. Has ANYONE ever made a neck-pickup-only solid body electric? Never seen one. I used to be a Strat guy, and thought Teles to be too limiting. My main guitar is now a very Tele-Thinline-esque St. Blues 61 South, a criminally underrated guitar, one with the greatest sounding P-90s (in the neck position) that I've ever heard. I learned that 2 is better than 3 for my main go-to axe, but without a single-neck-pup guitar, I doubt my main squeeze will change to a single pup axe. Of course, it'd be lovely to have an LP Jr. in my stable...
I just thought the same thing. I have p90 that I need to build a guitar out of. single bridge is p standard but wouldn't single neck be more balanced and flexible?
two things. weren't the first jazz archtops neck only?
and whats the effective difference between neck vs bridge with tone rolled off? is it midrange?
just food for thought
Look for the Gibson Les Paul Junior Rhythm, there are some vids on UA-cam about is. It has the p90 in the neck.
Very good episode, gotta love a bare bones rock axe.
The lpj at the beginning is a monster, you should buy it Chris now you’ve hit the big time
Esquire custom is one of my favorite guitars to play. It can do anything.
I literally just googled “Les Paul jr players” out of curiosity. 10 mins later I check my subscriptions and see this vid. Crazy
First time I saw, heard a ( I think double cut) LP junior live was the guitarist of Johnny Kidd and the Pirates probably around 62-63- incredible tone - like on “Shakin all over”. I thought ‘what is that great guitar’, had never seen one before that , Plenty since!
You really love using a lot of triads in your phrasing and lead work huh?! That awesome.
now we need a future episode on Juniors vs Esquires
Cheers Chris. The Junior, The Esquire are so underrated. Check out Matthew Scotts LP Junior it's absolutely sick.
I must admit I hadn't taken much notice of LP Juniors until I saw Mark Abrahams play his DC '59 Junior, with Wishbone Ash, last year. Fantastic sounding instruments. His is stock apart from a better intonating bridge.
Thats a nice Esquire