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Josh Scott from JHS sits down with Paul Gilbert to check out what’s on his pedalboard, why it’s there, and how he approaches choosing pedals for specific applications.
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0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Guitar, Cables, and Slides
6:21 - Voodoo Labs Micro Vibes
9:07 - MXR Script Phase 90
11:54 - JHS Bonsai
14:29 - JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature
18:42 - Callisto Chorus by Catalinbread
21:20 - Supro Delay
22:20 - Topanga Spring Reverb by Catalinabread
24:51 - JHS Prestige
30:38 - Superboard 909
38:40 - - Thanks For Watching!
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Hell yeah! Bring some more!
Two of my favorite personalities
Loved! Wanna see more with that duo!
Sweetwater yes! Always love checking out the gear and the reasoning behind the choices. Josh’s kinda of smart ass , but harmless humor goes well with Paul’s kinda goofy, but totally understandable humor. Bravo 👍🎼🎸🇺🇸
Loved both of their vids on the new PG14. It sounds great!
“Hot dog is a sandwich and a slide is an effect.” Words that will live in musical history forever.
I love that quote lol
Hot dogs are not sandwiches. They are their own masterful wonderful treats.
I LOVE IT!
@@digitalranger4259 you're thinking of corndogs.
@@bradhargis2261 Of course I'm thinking of corn dogs! I'm awake! :)
Is it me, or is Paul more popular than he was even back in the 80s??? I love Uncle Paul, he's the best. He's always just so positive, and happy and excited about guitar and sharing his experiences and knowledge. Thanks for everything Paul!
Patrick Fouhy yeah it’s really inspiring!
alot of us were born in the 90s grew up watching and learning from his vids so he really is our Uncle paul
I like his work -- and everything else -- more now than ever.
I'll be honest I dismissed Mr Big at the time with out listening to them, but you know haw young people are lol!, They were actually awesome and Paul is an insanely talented musician who could easily have been a top studio or sideman in any genre.
He does seem like a really stand up guy.
Paul Gilbert's personality is possibly bigger than his guitar playing. What a gift to humanity.
Wouldn’t say I agree but it definitely helps
Mr Big (personality)
I agree 100% As a long time guitar player that's newer to KZhead I can honestly say I did not have the slightest clue who Paul was until I saw him on the music is win dudes new channel guitar villains and I absolutely love this guy now!
@@Douglas_I Really? He’s a legendary guitarist. Same with Jason Becker , Marty Friedman etc. Really known for Mr.Big but he was amazing in Racer X
Yeah it was all just music I never got into before internet and KZhead really opened my mind and ears. The cool part about it is I can go back and hear all they music for the first time.
Using a volume boost pedal for just one note is the most brilliant/hilarious things I've ever heard of. Excellent interview.
Paul managed to survive the demise of the '80s shredder and remain active - he is now like a scientist who travels through time and encompasses all guitar eras with timeless mastery.
Most did honestly Vai, Satch, Yngwie, Vinnie M, Kotzen on and on still around making music. 90's into early 2k's was truly an abysmal time for great guitarists who used the whole fretboard and could do solos. But thankfully in recent years people have woke up again:)
Why was there a demise of the 80s shredder and not the 90s shredder or the y2k djenter?
Paul was my guitar instructor at MIT in Hollywood I was mike Campbell type player- and Paul was and is a sHredder I could only sit back and watch, but he did tell me I had great “feel” when he gave me my final test’ he is amazing
Reminds me of like a Joe Montana of guitars
Very well put
Paul is a jukebox, an encyclopedia, an engineer, teacher, comedian, and on and on. What a fun person in a world full of...not fun people?
You're talking about them fusion prog shredders, arenvt you? 😁😁😁
Greg Koch too
Don't you just love that while every other gear video on KZhead features Hi-Tech pedalboards, Paul Gilbert's like... "Oh, and I made sure to sand the corners to my irregularly shaped piece of wood that I cut, myself." Now that's awesome.
I like Paul's no frills approach to his pedal board. No fancy flight case super expensive computer designed multi-level platform. Just a good ol' hunk off 3/4" plywood spray painted flat black and he's ready to tour the world! He's so grounded and humble. You gotta love it!
Josh and Paul are the perfect match, they should have their own show.
I agree. That was good fun!
I agree 🎸🎶🔥👆🏻
A US version of Cap & Chappers but better.
JC Britt Yeahh!! 🎸🎶🔥🤘🏻
Legit !
The internet is so much better when Josh and Paul are on it.
Yes. And tomorrow is Friday!
@@georgesabitpol Yes. And tomorrow really is Friday!
Its the classic Straight Man X Funny Man routine
Ohhhh, Yasssss !
"Have you ever been in a band with a bass player with 100 pedals?" *Flashes back to being in a band with Billy Sheehan* "Yaaa..."
Check out Viking Kong live if you haven't already
How can you not admire Paul Gilbert? He is such a fantastic player and it helps he's also a genuinely nice person.
I love how proud this very famous, highly skilled musician is of the Year 9-level paper 'n tape album cover mod he did to his univibe.
He is a sweet loveable music geek. Most of the true greats are like that. You meet em and they are honest and ingenuous. Nothin’ “cool” about em.
I think it's a lot of his appeal. He is forever the teenager in his bedroom with a Mako "Stat" and a Peavey Bandit. You can't ignore how he glows while playing old Rush licks. EDIT: just realized I called it a "Stat," I'm leaving that typo in because it's funny. What was that guitar Jimmy Nolan played? It was like a Fresher Straighter?
@@namebrandmason Yes, brother, good memory! That stylin strat knockoff that Nolan played was indeed a Fresher Straighter.
“You can only do what you can do. And you did it.” The perfect response from Josh to Paul regarding his extreme pedal makeover. 😂
Individually, two of the most entertaining characters talking about guitars, but together, hilarious. You guys need to get together and a regular Statler and Waldorf Pedal Show.
I have always respected Paul Gilbert. He is an absolute beast on guitar but knows how to maintain great tone. His picking technique is unrivaled.
I love how he is not an "I was a rockstar" type of guitarist! He still challenges and reinvents himself.
0:55:- JS:"I'm gonna lead you on a journey of understanding yourself" PG: "Okay, haha, free therapy!" 😆
😂
THAT O RING TRICK BLEW MY FRIGGIN MIND. now I will be changing some shit
Paul is very humble and nice to talk to. He really likes to share his knowledge and idea without offending anyone.
JHS dude kinda reminds me of Toby from the office: "You watch Harmonica instructional dvd's"?
"Shes gonna screaming her own last name?"
It's the eyes and the delivery
"You watch instructional harmonica DVD's." "Well, yeah, because they have important messages." Truer words, never spoken.
James Cotten gave me "that look". it worked!
Satanic messages, I bet...
True seeker of musical knowledge there, he doesn't want to miss a single thing. The man wants to learn whatever he can, and enjoys learning and enjoys sharing knowledge.
"That's the sound of drugs." Perfect!
Captain Scurvy with that one phrase, he sold me a voodoo lab micro vibe. 😁
Gilbert is the consummate example of a true musician who happens to play guitar. His song library in his head is incredible
Paul gilbert is just so wholesome. Hes like what I thought my imaginary friend would be like
Paul Gilbert comes across like one of the nicest and most humble guys you'd ever meet. I'm not a huge fan of his music, per se, but his enthusiasm and humility are great and you can learn from him regardless.
DuckTalesWooHoo1987 I met him at a guitar workshop at Accent Music in Las Vegas in '88 when he still played with Racer X. He is, as you say, one of the nicest and most humble guys you'd ever meet.
I've literally never heard a bad thing about Paul. Every person that met him says the same thing. That he's the nicest person you can imagine. He was hugely influential regarding my decision one day to start playing myself, and it is one of my dreams to meet him in person.
I met him when Mr. Big was touring with Rush. So hilarious. But, I think he’s even more so these days.
Brett Wall, I agree. He’s always came across as a funny guy, but maybe a little less “out there/acquired taste-ish” these days. Funny people either get funnier with age, or they let life steal all their joy. “If you aren’t able to laugh at your situations, one of them will eventually kill you”
@@bwall615 could you imagine some of the conversations between Paul and Alex Lifeson? 🤣
This jaded world is not worthy of a Paul Gilbert. His positive attitude and love of music is infectious \m/\m/
Hes awesome, one of my favorite players. Very inspiring.
Agreed!
Paul Gilbert is my favorite electric guitarist, and I love hearing him speak about music. The professional guitarist world is full of people who present themselves as mysterious, edgy, dark, enigmatic... it's full of unnecessary ego. And Gilbert just bucks all that. He is overtly bright, chipper, quirky, and wholesome. That is just so welcome and refreshing. He's a gift to the instrument's community, and I hope he continues to find success.
Man, it’s an absolute delight to listen to Paul Gilbert. I don’t mean only his music, but his words, approach to guitar, life and people. He’s so humble, nice and gentle.
They deserve a weekly show. Pretty amazing videos together.
Jon Lovitz interviewing Jeff Goldblum. But seriously, I loved it. Interesting ideas... and Paul demonstrating them well.
Lmao such a good call!
Yeah, thats the ticket!
When he said "and.. I'm happy already" at 12:23, then he yelled at 12:42 hahaha this guy is just full of joy which is why I love watching his guitar videos so much. No dull moment
Josh and Paul = Perfection!! "Always Pick With Authority" - Paul Gilbert
These two should have their own show, I could watch them all day!
I love that Paul doesn’t need an expensive board. He just goes to the hardware store buys a piece of wood. I could watch these two all day.
You're not wrong. Why spend $200+ on a pre-made pedal board that isn't going to fit your collection of different sized pedals comfortably or in a way that you like? I personally like my pedals set up in a diagonal way because I'm forgetful as hell.
The synergy between these two guys is amazing!
What a great tag team. Equal parts hilarious and informative. These guys need to do a series.
They need a TV show
I've never played a JHS pedal or listened to any of Paul's music, but I could listen to these two talk to each other all day. These guys are as sweet and humble as they come.
Watching PG is positive vibe therapy.
23:03 : Does someone has noticed this subtle bend-up-change-string-bend down kind of trick ? Brilliant !
It's a basic technique
@@bls8959 Sweet anyway 🙂
Two guys on top of their game who will consistently talk and praise other guitarists and pedals.
I'm only 7 minutes in and this is the best video I've ever seen! Love these two guys, and their personalities together...they should have a regular show/podcast/anything.
I'm in my mid 20s. I'm a hardcore-punk/pop-punk/modern metal guy, but I grew up listening to classic rock/metal, and I just gotta say that any time I see a thumbnail with Paul Gilbert in it, I'll click every time. Favorite guitar player ever. Dude really is a wizard, and all his advice is great. When he speaks or plays, I listen.
"You can only do, what you can do, And you did it." Truer words have never been spoken.
9:34- Paul Gilbert playing Eruption.....made my day.
And playing the Small Faces
Still lacked the feeling that Eddy injected into eruption
I love this dude...multimillionaire, yet pedal board from Home Depot...genius.
Thats why hes a multimillionaire
@@springbloom5940 I think it also has to do with his guitar skills, but I may be wrong.
@@FxBrawler It has to do with musicianship. There's dozens of youtube guitarists that are equal or better, technically. But, you've never heard of them. Trashy and craptastic as he was, everyone knows who Kurt Cobain is. The point is, Gilbert would use some breadboard science experiment someone sent him in the mail, if it made a sound that interested him.
It's all function not 'showy'. I give him full marks. There's plenty of KZheadrs out there with poser boards just running what's trendy and most expensive.
in my native accent, yeah jeez, look at those shoes, and that suit, not a fuzz or hair anywhere, someone dusted him off before he went on stage, sweeeet
The older Paul gets, the more he sounds like David Letterman.
Hahahha gosh yeah something sounded familiar about his voice
nothing like letterman not even close.
Clancy Kobane His cadence, the places where he pauses, the melody of his voice, there is absolutely some Letterman in there.
@@prodevus yeah maybe in some of the stuttering explanation type things, but i get more howard stern
Can't unheard now.
I wish Paul Gilbert was my uncle. He's got that cool uncle vibe.
Paul Gilbert is so great on so many levels - major upbeat personality, awesome ambassador for guitar playing in general, and generally super guy. Plus he figured out how to step out of his 80's shadow and reinvent himself. Which is totally awesome and an achievement in itself. However - and I know he wants to play blues like crazy - there is something seriously unbluesy about his blues playing. He keeps coming back to it, year after year, with ever more bluesier and bluesier licks, yet it never stops sounding like a shredder. A shredder playing bluesy licks.
Ya but his blues has soul I hear it and I’m a Bluesman
Josh should do all the “What’s on your pedalboard” videos!
Never get tired of listening to Mr. Gilbert.
Love Paul. He's always so into what he's doing and blows me away every time I hear him.
*This Paul guy is as professional and as passionate as it gets*
I’m amazed at how fun and approachable PG seems to be. He’s still working at being “better” and open about what he’s doing. Very cool. I’d love to see SRV’s former (and Joe Bonamassa’s current) tech do an episode on Stevie’s favorite boards. Maybe with Kenny Wayne Shepard sitting in?
I agree 133%
SRV’s former tech is John Mayer’s current tech. Not Joe’s.
Wow! Josh and Paul have such great chemistry together! You guys need your own weekly show. Amazing!
Watched this 20X. Never gets old, and I learn something new every single time.
PG = Pure Gold Just love his interviews and playing... :)
Two perfect people to talk with each other. This video was a perfect version of both of these fine gents.
It's really amazing how much you can learn about the whole world of guitar, music, gigging, playing, tone, ... just watching these videos with Josh and PG. Two cool, funny, amazing dudes that don't take themselves too seriously, not trying to impress anyone, and make you feel relaxed and happy as though you're chilling and rapping guitar stuff right there with them.
Paul Gilbert is such a joy to watch. Personality is super friendly and lively. 👍❤🎸
There s so much potential when you combine these two guys. I can dig having Josh pick one of the rare pedals in his collection, and letting Paul go crazy with it at least once a month
Still one of my favourite gear breakdown interviews, Josh and Paul together are absolute gold 👌😂
This has to be the best demo I have ever seen. Thank you guys. You both are amazing.
Funny to see Paul Gilbert, a monster shredder, go back to the roots of blues in his later years. Dude can absolutely rip and his playing is so tasteful. Sick board too. Nothing crazy. Let's his fingers and amp do the work with a sprinkle on top from select od and reverb/delay. Killer.
I’m so glad Sweetwater let them do this.
As a harmonica player and massive PG, I could not comprehend the awesomeness that was the intro.
Two of my KZhead favourites in one video, brilliant. Knowledgeable and witty
His playing is so clean and precise... just awesome to listen to one of the finest😎
I always love Paul interviews, because he’s positive, goofy and just plays about everything.. and he’s been dressing pretty sharp lately..
God I love these two. Their humour and dead pan delivery are killer together. And what a beautiful pair of geeks (in the best and most admitayive way!).
Josh I love your deadpan, dry sense of humor. You’re the kind of guy I could hang out with. Moreover I really love your videos. Your analytical approach demonstrates such wonderful curiosity. Your depth of knowledge is amazing. Thank you for sharing
i really love Paul. what a warm, genuine dude. love the big slab of wood pedal board. to have such immense talent and to be so humble is amazing.
This was sarcastically genius and informative - Thanks Josh and Paul for 39min of entertainment!
Man, Im so happy to see Paul on a guitar video again. He was my first guitar "instructor" (first video I had came with my cheap ibanez back in 09). Good memories.
My favorite pedal video. The banter between Josh and Paul is priceless. Lots of great info - bought 3 JHS pedals (including the PG-14) as a result.
I really like these two together, makes it fun and interesting. Great humor! 🤙
Josh! I love your personality! You and Paul are hilarious! Your dry silly elegance and matter of fact explanations to electronics has made me personally start looking at JHS pedals. I’m normally a pedal minimalist... but you have brought a fun twist to it that has me now looking at your pedals! I should probably start my own diy pedal boards and just go for it! Seriously...thank you for doing what you do you and Paul are both a credit to the world of guitar!
Thank you for interviewing paul Gilbert with your pedals. I loved it. Thanks again..
"If I want something I try to make it happen". There you go, best lesson ever. Thank you Paul!
Paul: We're not moving on from here yet...I wanna play a lick Josh: Yeah, I feel like your gettin cold 🤣🤣🤣 I laughed a bit too hard there
I laughed and figured that it was a somewhat clever way to sell some more PG-14s...which I had never really heard of until watching their PG-14 video and now really want one...
They two are so goofy together and it's incredibly entertaining
What a great pleasure to watch both of you guys! Thank you!
It's great to hear it straight from the pros who are doing it. Thanks Paul and Josh yes more please 😃
I had an MXR phase shifter when they first came out around here. They came with a rubber cap for the one and off switch, so you could use your foot while you were standing. I'm still using one.
Absolute legend, no doubt about it, there is nobody else that plays and is just as unique like this unless they are great at copying, I've always loved Pauls amazing playing and every so often he gives that holy crap shiver down the spine moment that just a hand full of other musicians can manage.Genius.
Two of my favorite people talking about my favorite subject.
Damn, the chemistry of these two haha, the conversation is so natural and as usual with Paul, a very jolly guy 😁.
Awesome! I wish there were more people in the world like P.G. Incredibly talented, humble, and funny as hell. Imagine getting to jam with P.G.? Can't get much better than that. Big fan. As far as JHS pedals go...I'm 2 for 2! Love my version 1 JHS AT pedal, and my Little Black Buffer. Thanks so much for making this video Josh!
And breaks out with some Robin Trower that's freaking awesome!
Glad Im not the only freak to catch that one
Rich Freeth it’s easy to catch, he literally name drops him right after
Gotta love Paul man. Great energy , great personality , cool vibes and badass guitar player. Appreciate you Paul.
The O ring tip was great, I am going to do that on my guitar volume knob because I hit it all the time when I’m playing and it goes quiet or loud thanks guys!
These two need their own show,comic genius,can’t get enough.
The O rings, The Faces - his faces! So fantastic this.
I've just heard of him being an oblivious 90's kid but man, im impressed by his genuine personality. Love his no-nonsense setup! He knows what he likes and gets it done! Awesome video!
So nice to see the pickup's in the right angle. Great tones.
Paul: check out Pete Thorn -- he's got a great explanation on the early VH sound (and others): the delay is -- as is the case with all those guys playing through plexi's -- pre-distortion -- it's set really low so that you have to whack the strings super hard to hear it - the dynamics of the guitar hit the delay before the distortion, so when you play lightly through tons of gain, you don't really hear the delay at all -- after I saw that video I went "AHAH!.
If you set the delay level right you can have the repeats get progressively cleaner and darker when you have the delay before distortion, while the initial sound would be full dirty!
@@gkol69 exactly -- I think Eddie had that old echoplex set to maybe one repeat, and close to in time with whichever tune -- the repeat jumps out most on stabby rhythms like "On Fire" more than other places -- really cool how that's used.
@@mjobusch I've always preferred delay before gain pedals/amps because of that (and other reasons). Having it react to your playing dynamics like that is so satisfying, and I love how dirty and messy sounding it can get when you really blast it.
@@KEVBOYMUSIC I like digital after, a tiny bit of analog (or analog-type) before.
@@mjobusch I've got two analog delays right now, a really dark one and one that's bright and clear and I prefer them both before gain/amp. Even when I did have a digital delay I preferred it before gain/amp. Maybe it's partly because that's how I've always had it. When I started out I got my drive sound from a tube amp that didn't have an effects loop. I've tried delay after gain/amp a bunch of times since then, and while you can definitely get great sounds, I find I can get the sound I want and feel I want when delay is in front. When I'm using an overdrive/distortion sound I don't want delay repeats to be pristine, clear and perfect, I want them messy. Sorry for the paragraph response.
The first thing I did when I got the Helix floor pedalboard was to purchase a locking power cord. You won't accidentally unplug that thing. btw - I wish more people had Josh's attitude (and Paul for that matter). Those guys could be brothers. I really enjoyed this conversation.
This was great guys! I really enjoyed the chemistry between you two...you made it so engaging with killer played examples & witty commentary!
You can never ever go wrong with Paul Gilbert! He is so natural, both his playing and personality. I am always impressed by him!
How could you not love Paul! These two have great chemistry; I love people that know how to converse. It’s almost a lost form.