I was lucky enough to look after Nile Rogers both solo and with Chic. Most amps start to open up around 3. Nile keeps the amp just before it opens up. The guitar volume is never above 7. I was lucky to be in a booth with Nile recording with the amp just outside. Stating the obvious but Niles picking hand is ridiculously percussive. Although he holds big jazz chords he plays two or three notes of the chord at a time. Tim try playing funk rhythm with a super thin pick...this is what Nile uses. the most overlooked part of guitar tone is pick, hand position and strings.
@timpierceguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for this comment I am very grateful that you took the time to share this with us... what you're saying is amazing and makes total sense, i'm pinning this comment right now. THANK YOU.
@zincChameleon
2 жыл бұрын
You are very right about thin picks. Mostly now I use cut-up credit cards.
@onesdrones3000
2 жыл бұрын
@@zincChameleon There are many things that were the normal in the seventies that many have forgotten. I guess I was always destined to be a guitar technician as I always remembered stupid little details. plus I'm so close to the artists' I see their nuances. I asked James Hetfield to show my his rhythm technique. Steve Hunter showed me a ton of cool stuff. interesting tunings with Coldplay...etc.
@onesdrones3000
2 жыл бұрын
@@timpierceguitar I say to people the best thing one can learn from Tim Pierce is how much fun one can have playing guitar. You actually make me laugh when I see you amuse and surprise yourself with something that fell from your heart/head/fingers and sounds sweet!!! be well!
@e3a3c3
2 жыл бұрын
@@zincChameleon I used double edge razor blades on acoustic back in the 70s. Thin, flexible, accentuates the highs.
@flm2112
2 жыл бұрын
Just the pure joy in Tim's face when he is playing is just so fun to see!
@michael_caz_nyc
Жыл бұрын
yeah - looks like he is having a ball and enjoying life. Great guitar player-too.
@mimetype
2 жыл бұрын
This guy always looks so pleased, like he's just been handed the guitar of his dreams, and told it's his, forever. Every time. Maybe that's the 'secret sauce' 🤔
@patrickmcpartland1398
Жыл бұрын
I really feel like he's attained a level of gratitude in his life that he feels close to "being handed his dream guitar" a lot of the time. Love to see guys like him and Leland Sklar, you always hear so many horror stories about a lot of the greats, and those two are just so wholesome haha
@khkartc
2 жыл бұрын
Tim never talks about his high-school days playing in a cover band in Albuquerque, but they did a cool keyboard-free version of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition.” One of my favorite memories from high school was the New Year’s Eve dance at our church on 12/31/76. Tim’s band played four sets that night (from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am), and I danced all night with one of my brothers’ sister-in-law.
@kalvsl
2 жыл бұрын
I need to see a video of that!
@raybbaby
2 жыл бұрын
@@kalvsl From 76? Good luck my dude. Cameras were not that easy to come by in those days. It would likely be a "film" not a video.
@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t
2 жыл бұрын
@@raybbaby Unless he sees it via a projector, it'll be a video.
@davidjohnston710
2 жыл бұрын
@@raybbaby Actually, video cameras were all the rage that year, BUT they were VHS Cassette! The cameras were big and you suspended them over your right shoulder and held the handle grip in front of your cheek. The battery was Ni-Cad, and usually lasted about 40 minutes between charges. Take a look at the first Back to the Future movie, where “Marty” is taping the confrontation with the terrorist “Lybians” trying to steal plutonium at the mall. The earlier “Doc” is amazed at seeing the video camcorder, and comments to Marty “a whole television studio inside?”
@MashaT22
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this! I’d love to hear Tim speak more about his childhood and teen years. It would be interesting to hear more about when he started playing, with whom, who helped him learn, how he practiced and performed as a child/teen, etc. I’d also love to hear more about how he got his breaks into the business.
@markyokum1873
2 жыл бұрын
I do this from time to time - post my single memory of Tim as a young man. In the late 80s, I was in one of those struggling bands that recorded lots of songs, a few of them OK, and a couple of them quite good. For one song that was very good, the lead singer and I decided to break the bank and bring in some big guns, i.e. a signature guitar soloist who could make the track stand out from out usual sort of Missing Persons-flavored boring pop. Our attorney spoke up, "I know a guy." There were a few players like Tim kicking around, none as good, but for a few hundred dollars, you could indeed punch your track up to the next level by hiring a top player. So we did. Tim walked in with his guitar and amp, and was fully engaged, didn't act bored, played like it mattered, and treated our dumb little song as if it truly mattered. He played a multi-layered, flowing, very musical and memorable solo. Sure, there were a few players in town who could do that. But Tim did it with class, and made our song shine with a bit of class as well.
@michaelanderson2881
Жыл бұрын
Missing Persons is one of the least boring bands of that era.
@timpierceguitar
Жыл бұрын
Hey I just saw this and I want to thank you very much for the comment... means so much to me and I always felt everybody was equal.... and this is a two-way street... you guys were open to having me work on your music :)
@NeelaBannerji
Жыл бұрын
@@timpierceguitar I can still play your solo in my mind, without hearing the song :)
@m4rkyboy
2 жыл бұрын
I own a 1998 hardtail strat, bought it new when i was 18, saved up for months to buy a US Strat, went to the shop and started talking to the guy about tuning problems with the tremolo arm and he said wait a minute, got just the thing, brought out the hardtail and i was sold, paid £300, about $500 usd at the time, i think they stopped making them in 2015, so quite rare now, i would never sell it though, it's actually the first thing i grab if the house goes on fire tbh
@bigrig4385
2 жыл бұрын
I own a Billy Corgan signature Strat (hardtail) that I hope I never have to part with. Stays in tune, sounds amazing, not too many hardtail Strats around with quality craftsmanship.
@robertwood2490
2 жыл бұрын
I have '98 Hard Tail, too! Love it!
@CohensideProductions
Жыл бұрын
Hardtail 1995 MusicMan Albert Lee is my #1!
@nicholastotoro7721
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most iconic, yet under-appreciated Strats ever.
@troyjones2358
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 77 Hardtail Strat I bought from Guitar Center on Sunset brand new when I was 20 years old. It was my main squeeze until 1999. People used to tell me I sounded like Nile when I was playing funk with a clean tone. I will own that guitar until the day I die.
@knaggs71
2 жыл бұрын
Met Tim at angel city guitars a few weeks ago while on vacation with my son, he took time to get a picture and chat for a bit amazing player and a very nice human …👍🏼
@Nuker54
2 жыл бұрын
Always crack a smile and tap my foot along with Tim’s fantastic leads. Sooo smoooth! Good stuff👍🎸
@markkinne4715
2 жыл бұрын
I had a late 70s large headstock hardtail strat many years ago. We all have that one guitar we wish we had never gotten rid of, and that is the one for me. It was wine red with black pick guard and pickups. I upgraded the pickups with DiMarzio HS 1 in the bridge, and a FS 1 in the middle position. I really woke it up. Loved, and miss that guitar.
@yanossnicklefritz7064
2 жыл бұрын
I always loved the hardtail Strats. I had one on layaway years back when I was younger and worked at a now gone music store chain. I looked for a hardtail for a long time after, but never got my hands on the right one. They are all the bottom end and sustain that gets stolen with a tremolo though. And none of the tuning problems. Now I mainly play Teles and stopped desiring one. But it's really a shame Fender never made more models of hardtail Strats.
@SalvadorEguiarteDG
2 жыл бұрын
You can semi hard tail yours by using the Clapton wood block. It sounds great!
@dreamscuba
2 жыл бұрын
My first strat was a hard tail in the early 80s when I really wanted a tremolo. I ended up fitting a kahler flyer… very silly an naive. Today, I have 3 guitars with tremolos and I never use them. I love Teles with their hard tail bridges and I would love a hard tail strat. The irony.
@yanossnicklefritz7064
2 жыл бұрын
@@dreamscuba I'm sure you'll get one eventually. I barely ever used the tremolos on guitars I had in the past too. Switching to hardtails was the right choice for me. It may be for you too.
@stanesposito2664
2 жыл бұрын
Robert Cray uses a hard tail Strat and it sounds amazing live.
@JoeBouchardRockStar
2 жыл бұрын
Great episode. I just bought one of those Hitmakers and I love it. Sounds great and plays amazing. My girlfriend played it and now she doesn't want to give it back. Thanks for posting!
@leelauder4411
2 жыл бұрын
Dude your playing is smooth as butter!! Always in the pocket and never missing a note!! Peace brother
@joewalsh8217
2 жыл бұрын
Hardtail strats are severely underrated! Amazing tone!!!
@davidhoxit4274
2 жыл бұрын
I really loved the climbing triads in the rythum section! And you are the timing and tone master...thanks for influencing me sir
@DavidLMoody
2 жыл бұрын
If everyone honed their craft, as Tim has; this world would be so advanced. What a teacher he is. I’m over the hill, but still learning. Thanks for these blocks of your wonderful playing with style!!
@guypierce6323
Жыл бұрын
Such a sublime talent, and notice that this is all done on the neck pickup.
@medicocreguitarist4206
2 жыл бұрын
What a great way to end my day. Watching and listening to Tim Pierce play guitar.
@BBQDad463
2 жыл бұрын
It is a real treat to hear someone play with such seemingly effortless fluidity. Thank you for this video full of great sounds and great insights.
@rustyshimstock8653
Жыл бұрын
Nile Rogers guitar and productions are the essence of NYC for me. Thanks for breaking it down for us
@jamesbaker9539
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, I appreciate you passing on your skills to us, and recognizing those who came before and yet you too are influential on others with your style. I have added more to my technique since stumbling across your videos. Jim
@timpierceguitar
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@gdog5558
Жыл бұрын
Such a pleasure to watch! Just sitting with a smile on my face. Thanks Tim and thank you KZitem!
@slobair
2 жыл бұрын
And add Madonna, B52s, Duran Duran, Jimmie Vaughn, Grace Jones, Debby Harry, and the monster hit maker Diana Ross.
@mr.timebombman2230
Жыл бұрын
Not just about knowing how to play and have the licks. The dynamics and feel is the most important thing, and this guy has it I spades.
@slobair
2 жыл бұрын
Fender had a nightmare making the copy of Nilez guitarbecause they could not match the pick-ups... months later they realized the mirror pickguard was highly polished metal which was making the pickups drop by several ohms---up until that realization, fender had been using cheap mirrored plastic that did not effect the pick-ups.
@eljison
2 жыл бұрын
Is there a published measurable difference in the resistance in the pickups due to the metal pickguard when the guitar is not being played? That would only make sense if there is a conducting path between the metal plate and the pickup circuit. If there is no path, there is a possibility of completing the circuit if the player's hand and wrist are making contact with the pickguard and some other part of the circuit. The only other possibility is that the metal pickguard can have an effect on the magnetic field of the pickup magnets, which could have a small effect on the response of the strings, but that would only occur while playing.
@meadish
2 жыл бұрын
@@eljison I believe the main effect from metal surrounding pickups is in creating eddy currents in the magnetic field, but what do I know, I'm just a hack.
@eljison
2 жыл бұрын
@@meadisheddy currents only arise if there are moving charges or changing electric or magnetic fields, not static fields.
@jfo3000
2 жыл бұрын
@@eljison Any metal in the magnetic field of the pickups' magnet(s) can alter the electromagnetic field, and alter the "electo" part as well, along with the magnetic field, thereby altering the performance of the pickup.
@eljison
2 жыл бұрын
@@jfo3000 Yes, I know, but that only happens when the circuit is live and the field is varying. I was asking if anyone has measured the difference in the pickup resistance in the static case and compared that to while it was being played.
@MauiBoyTrav
2 жыл бұрын
The cutaway looks huge!
@TanyaW42
2 жыл бұрын
Tim, the tone you're getting out of that guitar is beautiful! 😍
@MichaelSmith-ig8bw
2 жыл бұрын
That's some mighty tasty playing, Tim. Strat sounds awesome.
@lastofthe4horsemen279
Жыл бұрын
Tim ! Great playing as always on a side note was playing along with Level 42 yesterday and it really put me in a fantastic mood!
@East_Coast_Ghost86
2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so informative, relaxing, and fun man! I get excited when you get it excited haha. The joy of music. So good!
@dmorga1
Жыл бұрын
Man, Tim, I am in awe of those licks. Like all pros, you make the nearly impossible look easy.
@limpindug
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to help us Tim +1your commitment to playing with feeling is an example to all musicians including the fella paying the triangle in a 250 piece orchestra. 👍🥃Respect to you bud.
@timpierceguitar
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@davidcolinburt
2 жыл бұрын
Please keep on making these videos. They are an inspiration for beginners who need guidance over to the working professionals who enjoy professional development. Thank you, Tim. dcb
@torbjrngrnas9535
2 жыл бұрын
Great funky sound and playing, Thank you, sir👍😊
@shawnstoner3602
2 жыл бұрын
And he did hits for INXS and Duran Duran
@daboosreviews8819
Ай бұрын
Yah man, the INXS stuff was some of the best rhythm guitar playing of the 80’s. The Fixx was up there too.
@tedboughter-dornfeld5281
Жыл бұрын
You are one of my favorite players in the world, Tim. Thank you for always inspiring me to play, and for the soulful magic that always comes out from your fingertips and your passion for your craft. We are thankful for you.
@mgkcal
8 ай бұрын
I got one, can't put it down and your jamming is a delight to watch....
@theonlyredspecial
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the intro playing. Very tasteful🤘🏻
@alkyhauler8185
Жыл бұрын
Wow I genuinely enjoyed every minute of this review/history lesson!
@novakingood3788
2 жыл бұрын
11:35 I often experience stage fright: When I walk on stage with my guitar, the audience gets frightened.
@TheGgreen100
2 жыл бұрын
OH MAN, I hope hardtail strats come back into popularity. They're so good.
@zeroboyrick1717
Жыл бұрын
Just watching Tim play in a casual setting, you think that's approachable. Once you see him when it matters your confidence goes down the drain. His playing skill and mastery of complementing the music no matter what that might be is astounding.
@steverussell7645
Жыл бұрын
How can there be over 100K views - and only 3.6K likes????? Playing; infectious enthusiasm and pure joy at playing; encyclopaedic knowledge of music; a real talent for teaching us mere mortals. Take your pick for a reason to like 😀
@evrgreen_69
2 жыл бұрын
“You wanna be able travel between clean an dirty all the time”..Words to live by😜
@fredherfst8148
Жыл бұрын
That is true even for us bass plunkers. If the bass is set up just right, you can be clean and smooth and growl a little when you dig in!
@silverjaw138
2 жыл бұрын
Hardtail strats are my favorite. They’ve just got a spank and directness to their tone, but slap it on the neck pup and it’s allllll dreamy blues.
@kodykindhart5644
2 жыл бұрын
Tim you sound great That strat is lucky to have you playing it 😎
@DonIsadick-mf3gv
7 ай бұрын
Nile Rogers is an icon. Not many people accomplish what he did in life.
@Kilgore40
2 жыл бұрын
Everything Tim Pierce plays sounds like a record.
@crazywisdom2
2 жыл бұрын
You are truly the Master. And the world is a better place for it. Love ALL your vids. Thank You.
@allendean9807
2 жыл бұрын
Got a hardtail from the mod shop last year- lefty, HSS noiseless, roasted maple neck, locking tuners, alder body. Simply LOVE IT.
@route9records
2 жыл бұрын
My Mod Shop Strat: Mystic Aztec Gold alder body hardtail with roasted maple neck, vintage style tuners, 4-ply tortoise shell pickguard, black plastic parts (stealthier looking than white), Pure Vintage ‘57/‘62 pickups. LOVE it.
@allendean9807
2 жыл бұрын
@@route9records so nice! Mine is autumn blaze metallic with a black pick guard. It’s in some of my cover song videos
@xxBlazinBobxx
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the demo of the guitar and bringing attention to the incredible body of work from Nile Rodgers. Typo in his last name in your vid description, btw.
@williammazzotta5595
2 жыл бұрын
Bought this model the day Fender emailed me asking if I would like to purchase one and within 3 mins. I placed my orders and and unique sounds from this Strat I have never gotten out of dozens I have played in the past..And how can you not like a Nitro finish..nice touch for the long haul....
@defin99
Жыл бұрын
Just picked up a hardtail. Loving it.😊
@andthatsalliknow5280
2 жыл бұрын
Tim your playing flows so smoothly, and looks effortless, just as any virtuoso would look and sound.
@stuarthossack7906
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely - but not exclusively :o) - love your playing and personality Tim XXX
@armandpelletier4068
2 жыл бұрын
So melodic and so smooth, so in the groove, awesome!
@deeno1114
Жыл бұрын
Your phrasing melts my soul brother. Incredible playing.
@falcolombardi1000
Жыл бұрын
I can never finish your videos, they always make me want to go and play instead 😀
@biffphuddle6581
Жыл бұрын
Nice guitar work... thanks ! Great tone with that strat too.
@jackprice7828
2 жыл бұрын
Tim that just unbelievable fluidity in your playing on that piece!
@stuartliddle7228
2 жыл бұрын
Man, you make me happy.
@stewartmproductions
Жыл бұрын
Aweome Tim, Thanks again - my roots of rhythm.
@greggmigliore
2 жыл бұрын
LOL... WOW!! Tim, you're a beast!! so beautiful. Your playing is so fluid and tasty and just always so appropriate. 4 or 5 years ago I was at the passport office in Ct. and I walked out on to the sidewalk and I walked right into Nile Rodgers!! I looked at him and said, "You're Nile Rodgers! Big Fan!" and shook his hand. His response was "Cool, I wish these people were." lol ... he was coming out of the passport photo place next door and going back into the main office. He just said "later" and walk away. Now I need to get one of these strats!
@silverjaw138
2 жыл бұрын
Something else I’ve noticed but I never see mentioned are 21 fret 25.5 scale necks. THERES SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT THEM. I don’t know what exactly, but they just have a sweeter voice and bends are so musical.
@Brian-bj6zk
2 жыл бұрын
You're camera is amazingly clear,feel like I'm in room.ha
@Rockingruvin
2 жыл бұрын
After I started to feel “pretty good” and had some years of playing bluesy melodic lead, I would come home fro my corporate day job and just solo over the radio on a jam box on top of my amp. Sometimes classic rock, sometimes “alternative “ as they called it in the 90s. My style and confidence grew…. Hearing the simplicity of some of this reassures that style and voice are key, and there’s no need to copy…. But influence is hidden gold.
@SpicyTrifongo
2 жыл бұрын
Can't get over your efficiency of movement and dynamics control, I'm sure the skill and technique go hand in hand.
@jeffreymarchant4020
Жыл бұрын
Fender Hard tail sounds smooth and I do like it it's almost the same sound my Fernandez Stratocaster pulls and same color too... Mahogany fret board and white pickplate... Given to me when I played a single set sessions for a few big guy's in the industry back in late 70's...
@TheMichaelseymour
Жыл бұрын
funny when you mentioned the Verb trails .....i actually thought you STILL had too much ! lol - far be it for me to tell Mr pierce his amazing craft ! lol
@londonemski
2 жыл бұрын
Superb video. Love this song, LOVE Niles. Tim is the best. And has the greatest eyebrows in the guitar universe! Thanks man.
@davidgriffin6395
2 жыл бұрын
Timmmmmayyy. You were killing it.
@edwinstovall3334
Жыл бұрын
Right about at 14:10 -- DAMN, Tim! Niles himself should hear that! He'd be proud, or envious -- maybe both!
@ethanmullett4128
Жыл бұрын
every time i watch one of your videos it makes me want to play my guitar
@Greg-rd8qr
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks!
@richardpierce7819
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1983 hardtail and I absolutely love it. But my go to is my epi explorer that I just had set up with a B-4 bigsby tremolo system.
@Nick-72
2 жыл бұрын
"Time for Rythm"😀😀 and Feet start to Stomp .... Always Delicious Tim🎸
@Tom-it6gi
Жыл бұрын
That playing at the start was unbelievable.
@eightbars1
2 жыл бұрын
The first time I stepped up to the mic, I was lucky enough to get a laugh. Once that happened, I never had stage fright again. I knew I had them in my pocket from then on. And I wasn't trying to be a comic. I am a guitar player. The singer's mic went out, and I stepped up to fill a gap and said something funny, I forget what now, and from then on, I loved a crowd in front of me.
@steverussell7645
2 жыл бұрын
"Play the blues with as much conviction as you can". There's a quote & a half!
@daviddakin6529
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video Tim! That part at 14:07 wow
@g_and_kikos_studio
2 жыл бұрын
That mirror pick guard is too 😎. I think you and Beato are the elder statesmen of KZitem... 🤘🎸🙏
@samdill36
2 жыл бұрын
i got a mij strat hardtail in 1987, rosewood board, beautiful red color, sleek look. didn't know a thing about hardtails, just liked the way it looked and knew i didn't need a whammy bar, still with me today, sweet as honey
@guitarman6632
2 жыл бұрын
it is truly a beautiful thing !
@Swampster70
2 жыл бұрын
To James and stage fright. Play more shows and practice, practice, practice. The more your parts become learned to the point where you don't have to think about them the less you will be effected by nerves and stage fright. You will still be super nervous but the parts will still sound good. Even if they don't sound quite so perfect to you the reality is that if you get most of the song right, the audience will still like it unless you start playing random stuff in "the key of door" and your vacuum cleaner makes better noises. The less you are effected the more confident you become. In a way you can say that 'time is a healer' but you have to put in the time and put in some serious sweat equity (play hours per day.) Practice the songs that you play first in the set the most. Get that first song down so that you can play it with your eyes closed and play it perfectly. It's all about confidence - if you get the smiles and applause from the first song, that takes care of a lot of the stage fright. Nail those first few songs and I guarantee you that the rest of the set will be much more fun. Over time, the "fun factor" becomes more evident earlier in the set list but that first song is always and will always be a knee trembler. If it wasn't then playing live wouldn't be so much fun. You need that shot of adrenaline, IMHO. A few decades ago I was one of those guys that either was almost ready to puke at the side of the stage in nerves even at a small pub gig or I'd drink a few too many beers and things wouldn't be as good as they could have been but at least I wasn't super nervous (not the best outcome.) Now, I'm still a wreck but it's a manageable wreck that resolves itself in the first few minutes. I don't know what others think about this but I believe that unless the song is a landmark song, like a Stairway to Heaven, Hotel California or Freebird you don't need to nail every note that was on the record. Learn the song and as importantly the structure of the song. Knowledge is power. The audience at most shows are there to have a few drinks and a good time, they're not there to critique every note unless you're in a cover band that specializes in a highly technical subset of music. Like the audience, go there to have some fun. Fun breeds fun. They have fun, you relax, you have fun. Fun shows are easy to play.
@fredherfst8148
Жыл бұрын
Wow..well said. I can relate! My inherited familial tremors get quite bad when I'm stressed or nervous or have just worked hard to set up. (My sound check work after setup was always very difficult as I wouldn't have normal control.). So I had to learn how to cope. Turns out that alcohol helped..confirmed by a neurologist. So my buds alway made sure I had one shot before starting. That's all it would take. Once past the first few songs..no problem. …and just one shot..any more and my playing was shot..lol
@Swampster70
Жыл бұрын
@@fredherfst8148 Becareful of the alcohol, please. I think you will find that once many shows pass that you can do without the shot. Why do I say that? Because I have to be up for work in 3 hours and my brain is telling me "you're not drunk enough, you can't go to sleep yet" but my brain 20 years earlier told me "one shot and we're gonna f^^king rip it on stage." Alcohol is accepted in society but it really shouldn't. I used to drink before shows only because of nerves and because it was "metal." Sad thing is that in my current profession, this isn't uncommon and you really don't want people in my profession being sleep deprived alcoholics. Please beat that "stress = I need alcohol" need and go and have fun. I didn't drink the first few years I played and the difference from what I remember was being stupid nervous until the 5th song rather than the 3rd.That was my feeling but from what close friends were telling me I was good from the get good but I just didn't want to believe. If I knew then what I know now, I'd take that 2 songs of stress, especially because we really didn't go anywhere. LOL. Ironically the drummer became an addict and decided he was Mt Everest one night (according to the car driver that saw him on the bridge wall yelling "I am Mount Everest and I am higher that you.... ... ..... .... " and jumped off a bridge because "apparently he was higher." He started on the booze to play thing. IMHO from just my personal experience - I wouldn't wish alcohol on anyone, even my worst enemy. My playing was shot after a couple of drinks when I first started playing in the mid 80's. That's the "joy" of being young. It doesn't take much at all to develop a tolerance for alcohol and before you get that tolerance you have developed an addiction to it. Now I can drink what I thought was an "awesome" amount back in the day and play guitar really well, fly what's supposed to be the most realist flight simulator and tonight did what people under the influence should never do - take a small needle and thread it, because apparently my hands are the steadiest in the family and my eyesight is good. Sharp needles and booze eh? Maybe I should ask if they're all on crack or pcp. A thick thread, small eye in the needle - not an accomplishment you wish to aspire too after a few bottles of wine. That I can do it scares me - if I can achieve this dexterity during this level of inebriation then there's people worse that me driving around.
@fredherfst8148
Жыл бұрын
@@Swampster70 …no worries. At 75 now, I don't drink a drop. You may have missed my point. Some alcohol reduced my familial shakes enough to function..that's science and fact. After just one vodka and orange juice at the start, I never really felt it at all and it would burn up pretty quickly. All the same, your advice is good in general. I say, just get out there often and it will become easier…for gigs or speeches or other kinds of stressor situations.
@peterpedersen1641
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, great video. I have too many Strats, and LP's, and others... You know the drill... Oh, great video with Beth Hart! Nice to see you playing a jammin tune live Dude!!! Great stuff. See you in NYC sometime soon?
@michaelantoniotti2738
Жыл бұрын
That's a beauty, Tim. Going to give Tim at Sweetwater a jingle. Thank you for this cool session. Gm really let's you groove.....that neck looks longer but maybe just the angle. Niles was a player's player.
@KevTCC
2 жыл бұрын
Dude that is a fun groove to lay some bass over too. :) Thanks for the jam.
@stevepeters9973
2 жыл бұрын
Dang I love this guys sounds!
@PNWGuitar
2 жыл бұрын
My son's middle name is Nile, and not after the river. I love this dudes playing, producing, his attitude he really is a badass
@jghillstudio1857
2 жыл бұрын
The Freak Out riff was right on!. How many great guitar tones are in this video? Loaded…of course it is Tim playing! Carry on happy recording…..
@andrewmazurkiewicz105
2 жыл бұрын
Great Stuff thanks.
@jamieboydmusic6956
Жыл бұрын
So cool. I so should have bought the hard 70s hard tail I saw a couple of months ago. 🤦🏻 I have 3 different sounding Strats but that’s a lovely sounding one. Beautiful playing Tim! Such cool phrasing!
@tgdkls5891
2 жыл бұрын
Impossible not to smile watching this, and immediately want to grab a guitar and play.
@MichaelAntus
2 жыл бұрын
Much respect...
@zer0set721
2 жыл бұрын
I knew whose guitar that was the moment I saw it! Huge Niles Rogers fan since the 70's.. Chic, especially, soundtrack of my teens... wow. Very cool.
@joelcraig6416
Жыл бұрын
I remember meeting Tim at UNM’s student union building doing covers. He used a really small amp I had never seen before called a Mesa Boogie. Also a new guitar brand called BC Rich.
@MrJesseleerocha
2 жыл бұрын
Tim, thank you for all the lessons. You are truly inspiring. I think I came across a video with you playing for Cock Robin. I hope I’m correct. Love your sound.
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