When you spoke about amplifiers, I agree. Playing loud really takes practice. I'm fortunate enough to have a practice area where anything goes. My current rig has me playing through a '70s Twin Reverb and a Plexi Half-Stack. I've gone through all kinds of Attenuators and found the best sound happens when each of the amps are running about 75% full-power. The natural harmonics start coming into play and it seriously takes time to both dial it in and then control it all and then stand there and immerse yourself into the pressure waves.
@ronmorey3475
2 жыл бұрын
Cool rig. I also have a 70’s Twin. Can you recommend a good attenuator? Cheers
@markhopkinsmusic
2 жыл бұрын
You Da Man, buddy - keep rocking!
@youtubeuser2894
2 жыл бұрын
loved the video.. and all your videos, really; you hit the nail on the head with this whole barebones approach to recording. I know you mentioned a while back that you study old SRV bootlegs and different shows of his, would you ever consider making a video like this talking about how you got learning his style and how you studied his phrases? cheers!
@Johnny1.0
2 жыл бұрын
What a friggin year!!! Thank you for being so generous with your valuable free time Brother!
@joerob3081
2 жыл бұрын
I've watched the pedal board video many times. It's one of your best
@AP-ui7oi
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of your content Nick. Here's to 2022.
@kenlelugas158
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Nik. I am truly grateful for your videos.
@lanetacker1496
2 жыл бұрын
Stevie Ray Vaughn, Gary Moore, Albert King and Freddy King played with more intensity than any other guitar players they were the best RIP to all of those talented guys that inspired so many of us..
@thedonrizzguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Love all that you do brother! You are true treasure for us Guitar fanatics hahaha! Your vids and live vids truly feel like l’m hanging with one of my buddies, no BS just great content. Wishing you the best for 2022! 🔥🎸🔥
@papablue3015
2 жыл бұрын
See ya next year! 🎸SRV my all time favorite since 1984! I have every video and album of his I could find! Thanks Nick!!
@joshuavalenzuela8251
2 жыл бұрын
If this "srv channel" comes to light I will be the first subscriber
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
You already here
@michaelgreer4790
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Brother. Looking forward to more of your work. All the best to you and yours for 2022.
@kervinrodriguez1833
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing another great year. Btw that 335 behind you looks amazing.
@paulcowart3174
2 жыл бұрын
Could be his Barney Kessel model Not sure
@turbopromodified
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos. All of them. Thanks for being the guy that’s not a copycat artist - the one who encourages everyone to find their own voice, and enjoy this blues stuff thatcc be we love so much. You’re the man. Thanks. TQ
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jeffshockey9456
3 ай бұрын
I think if someone has a space that they can't play loud all the time like me then definitely get a attenuator to rock out with. Cause you can get full volume performance from an amp without the actual volume. I really enjoy the channel and the info that comes along with it, keep up the good work and looking forward to more content.
@paulcowart3174
2 жыл бұрын
Plus what I really like about your channel is that you don't have a bunch of post production crap that a LOT of Utubers use to make themselves and the pedals they are pushing sound better That's honesty my friend Goes a long way
@edwardburdettjr8754
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Great review, lesson combo. Am a SRV fan and really appreciate this.
@anthonyderosa7730
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sending me here. cheers.
@shanebrbich5698
2 жыл бұрын
Seasons greetings to you and your family Soss! Great video as always sir 👍🇦🇺
@Stratcatblues
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Nik, always a pleasure to hear what you have to say man!
@streetrockusa
2 жыл бұрын
I found your channel when I was trying to figure out how SRV got his tone and its cool when you talk about all the details and how everything comes together. I don't think I'll ever get a real vintage strat but I have a Fender custom shop guitar that sounds great and a reissue vibroverb. One thing I've struggled with was having the high string action high enough to sustain without buzz, but low enough to get those huge slide dives stevie would do on the high strings as an accent. I feel the tuning down a half step is a big part of stevies formula, the lower tension changes the feel a lot. Taking the time to fine tune the truss rod helped too. I wonder if the dumble stevie used on the Texas Flood album was a smaller combo, or if they recorded it with a larger cabinet like the 4x12 he started touring with.
@michaelshearer3559
Жыл бұрын
Simple and effective, many of us grew up listening to cassette tapes so learning licks from you on YT video is just awesome. We thank you. The tone, touch, and phrasing you have is really impressive. Have you ever done Hendrix ballad songs like Electric Ladyland?
@kerrybayton2954
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you nick for all you do, the channel always gives something good.. Looking forward to the new years content..
@ryangunwitch-black
2 жыл бұрын
You've got a great channel and there's nothing else like it! I've learned so much from you. Really good to see you posting again.
@AlexTroulanGuitar
10 ай бұрын
Appreciate the tips Nick, great information
@theriffwniksevigny5473
10 ай бұрын
You bet!
@livelypelts3325
2 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work Nik! Thanks brother!🎸🎸🎸
@timodebeer5146
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and being such a humble person. Never change Nik! I wish you a great NYE. Peace and love from the Netherlands!
@antoonhermans8953
2 жыл бұрын
like you're channel and you're cousin mathew' channel , happy newyear from holland .
@hkguitar1984
2 жыл бұрын
Right back at you Nik, I've been a practicing Guitarist since 1974 and am still subscribed so I can see what you have to share with us. Thank You Sir. You're part of the reason I decided to build a '61 inspired Stratocaster.
@Slovy_
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been telling people that can’t afford vintage or high end guitars to build their own. I prefer to do this. I’ve tried different necks so I can find what’s comfortable. Also I’ve found that the fender 59 pups super low almost flush with the pick guard sound great and get as close to an srv sound without getting too fancy. I’ve noticed that nitro paint that’s been almost worn off does something to the feel of the guitar. I’ve been playing a hard tail lately that I’ve gotten to prefer
@demeanor3704
2 жыл бұрын
The fender 59 pickups are amazing imo- I use those. I purchased mark Foley pre cbs pick ups for a shit ton of money and didn’t like them. I think people just have a notion that it’s fender mass market pups so they avoid it…
@Slovy_
2 жыл бұрын
@@demeanor3704 I totally agree. Just because it’s expensive doesn’t mean it’s better.
@Slovy_
2 жыл бұрын
@@demeanor3704 I was just thinking that the pickups that Dan Patlansky uses are killer. I think that Mark Foley guitar projects make them. They sound awesome. Idk how much they cost.
@demeanor3704
2 жыл бұрын
@@Slovy_ I believe those are the Number 1 set - I have the pre cbs 60’s. Yeah I agree they sound great. All subjective I guess. Because SRVs Strat had 59 pickups I believe they were designed to sound like them. Tbh I think the fender pure vintage 59 sound very similar. You also have to note Dan can probably make any pickup sound amazing lol
@mountain_girl
2 жыл бұрын
Man, wish I had found you years ago, but I didn't find anyone really until 2020. Just never had a youtube habit before the pandemic. I moved back to New England a couple years ago, a pandemic happened (I basically lived in an ER where I worked for all of 2020-2021) and I still don't know any of the shops in the area so been trying to do all of this on my own which I got no business doing as I know exactly squat about this. Seems like I got a few things right but still needs so much tweaking. I don't want or need to exactly replicate anyone else's tone--but I would like to have a better understanding of how you shape the tone that you want. I definitely appreciate the bare bones format. Personally I prefer it over hype and colored LED backlighting. Much rather watch a regular dude sitting in front of a stack of amps and just get right to the fun stuff. anyway, i know this is months after you've posted but, thanks for all the great content.
@mountain_girl
2 жыл бұрын
oh, and, hope all went well with whatever surgery you had and that you're all good.
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching!!!
@imluckyman10
4 ай бұрын
I teally appreciate your videos 👏👏👏‼️
@theriffwniksevigny5473
4 ай бұрын
I appreciate that
@joshuavalenzuela8251
2 жыл бұрын
You're a legend man, finding your channel is one of the most significant events in my guitar journey.
@bengalvin9932
2 жыл бұрын
hey nik merry christmas from australia.cannot wait to see what you get up too next year.
@pharmerdavid1432
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I missed this on my 66th birthday last week. I love this channel, because you are so knowledgable about guitars, amps, effects, and playing, especially two of my favorites!! I also enjoy when you have guest guitarists of the best kind, like JD Simo and Phillip Sayce. As for SRV's strat setup, Dan Erlewine posted the exact measurements, which were different than what I had imagined. His action was about what I use, medium height, but not what I would call "high". His pickups were very close to the strings - closer than I had imagined (ya'll can look it up for the exact measurements). I keep my pickups farther from the strings than most do, but it varies depending on the guitar - some pickups need to be closer than others. Overwound pickups, like Epiphone P-90, sound better to me farther from the strings - my Casino Coupe's neck pickup is about 1/4" from the strings, but still sound great - I could shim it up, but that just makes is more muddy sounding. Maybe that's why Epiphone ships them this way? There are pictures of Peter Green playing his famous '59 Les Paul with the neck pickup way down in the body on the low strings side. I like the clarity and woodiness that having the pickups low produce, and don't mind having less output in most cases - just turn it up right? Your channel should go viral this year Nick, you deserve it. It's frustrating to see some channels that aren't even close to as good, yet having huge followings. Let's help get this channel out there to people who don't know about it yet ya'll, by posting it in our comments at other channels, etc. Don't change a thing bro, you don't need fancy production to communicate with us, and your playing sounds great, even if it's just being recorded on an iPhone, or whatever. Few people have your in depth knowledge, likely why people like JD and Phillip like talking with you, plus you are a down-to-earth real person (not trying to inflate your ego, just telling the truth). Cheers to you, and to all your followers - have a happy, healthy 2022 ya'll....................!
@fernandoferessauma
2 жыл бұрын
Great Nikkkk!!!
@Jim_Me1
2 жыл бұрын
All the best Nik. I found your videos in the beginning of 2021 and have watched almost all of your videos. Like most, I enjoy your channel as it’s a no B.S., straight-up, and honest channel. I definitely look forward to each new video. Happy 2022.
@CarstenGoeke
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for sharing and happy 2022! ✌🏼
@philandcatherinemuzio9476
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nik! Wish you a great 2022!
@kevinquinn6874
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely dig the channel. Keep up the great work and keepin it real. Have a Great Holiday. 🎸
@raelreal8598
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your video and watch them all the time, keep up the great work.
@kernowcalli3312
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers for all the great content and wishing you a happy new year man!
@heyjarrod
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, great stuff playa! Keep up the good work, and Happy New Year!!! 🎉🎊🍾🎸🤘🏻🇺🇸
@MrScaryinc
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful explanation on the amp volume. I hate it. But I accept it.
@rickycompton2610
2 жыл бұрын
Always a great Day when you put out a new video I’ve learned so much on how to achieve that SRV Hendrix tone. Thanks for all your great videos bro.
@alecgriffithsmusic
Жыл бұрын
Really love your videos man, binge watch them often. I think a little nugget of information I could offer is that stevie would often play with an almost gypsy style pick approach. In many live performances and especially the acoustic video you can see his wrist is curved and he is playing with rest strokes especially on low strings, but sometimes on high strings like in Lenny. Would heavily recommend you dig into this as it was a hugely important realization for me to come to. Peace and love
@dirtcreature1
2 жыл бұрын
You're a good dude, love your channel, always look forward to your videos. Thanks for what you do and how you do it.
@Dad-Gad
2 жыл бұрын
Big thanks from the UK for all you do for guitarist's with a thirst for tone 👍
@mikekavalerchik5226
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos and your passion for Stevie. The right hand hybrid stuff is definitely a big part of the sound, and also the pick sideways. I highly recommend that ro all players. Nice playing as well. Keep up the great work
@benjohnson1665
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the awesome tips Nick! I’ll be setting up my strat this evening and bringing the super out to the porch. You’ve been a real inspiration over the past few years dude!
@paulcowart3174
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nik Great channel Love the tone tips Hope you have a fantastic 2022 Not sure right away if your using the Blues Power but really thinking about getting one to use as a TS alternative and also to tame a 100 watt amp to usable volume Plus it's just a good quality pedal to tailor your tone around Thanks again for all the good strat tone tips Cheers And hey man your very welcome 😁
@kevinalfrey2633
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your knowledge ‼️ Your my go to for my SRV fix ‼️🍺
@joshuamariscal8455
2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@TonyLondonUk
2 жыл бұрын
Bro just came across your channel WTG 👍🏻👍🏻
@JaniceLalla
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting on the "vintage" argument!!
@dezionlion
2 жыл бұрын
Raw vintage rule!
@hkguitar1984
2 жыл бұрын
I just noticed, wow, 5-Springs and your Claw fully tightened down will indeed deck that bridge plate. Cool, I'm gonna give it a try.
@druidfluid8964
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nik love your stuff man, could you possibly do a tutorial on those long fast runs you always do in the beginning of your videos?
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
There are many on here. Just have to look through some of the woodshed wednesday vids
@tommyhegel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you man!
@bjstein4242
2 жыл бұрын
Great insight as usual.. I find it difficult to play loud..especially at home.. a d have to ride the vol knob all the time.. rather than just laying your hands over the strings.. and it is different than using an attenuator.. it really makes a difference as well as speaker breakup.. it's just something that us hobby players have the hardest time with.. my 1970 Marshall has never been over 3 .. lol . I'm afraid of it.. and my wife would kick me out . Cheers man..
@51MontyPython
2 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a definite Dallas vibe from you. :) You from that area? All the Wikipedia pages and the like say that's where Stevie was from but it was actually Oak Cliff at the time, before it was annexed.
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
Im from new england. Usa
@bmcash3411
2 жыл бұрын
Quick comment. I have a penciled copy of SRV’s handprint from Fargo, ND. His hands were surprisingly not that huge.....but he was around 5’8” to 5’9”. His hands were about 7.25 inches from the bottom of his hand to the tip of his middle finger.
@juliendammert7488
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you.
@bobilly
2 жыл бұрын
Nik - you ever try the King Tone switch? Been curious about it lately, some of the clips sound pretty righteous. Cheers
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Its great. 100% tone increase
@hkguitar1984
2 жыл бұрын
After I finish my Strat build I'm going to try and recreate your Korina Flying V.
@druwk
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your content!!! Love that you Rock such a stripped down set up (iPhone) for your channel! Same passions, why I’m here. But, let me add, that you have a great Vibe. I’ve gotten a ton of inspiration from watching. Thank you 🙏 -- What has been your journey getting SRV licks under your fingers (…both hands). Ear? Tabs? Videos? What has it sounded like along the way? When were you able to turn the corner playing his music? How much of his repertoire do yo have down? How much is just your amazing Vibe with this stuff?
@lukejones745
2 жыл бұрын
very much enjoy your videos, your taste is the same as mine. thanks.
@Surron_Bomber_TX
2 жыл бұрын
Man its because you are a beast on the guitar. I just live seeing you rip...
@mikecarre9162
2 жыл бұрын
Good day Nik, i was wondering if it would be possible for you to try something out to maybe help out the folks that dont have the budget to buy amps like you have, was wondering if you could try to get a good SRV tone with a Spark amp, that would be much appreciated and you could show the possibilities of tone that one could get on a low budget. Thank you for all that you are doing.
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
Ive done some stuff with other amps or low power amps to get them to work Unfortunately, when you get into the practice and solid state amps, its lacks a little bit of the character needed. But the yamaha practice amp is pretty cool
@maestr0651
2 жыл бұрын
Had my neighbour knocking on my door after putting the volume up to 3 on my twin reverb…
@glennmartin4232
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick. Great videos and thanks for such invaluable content. I just purchased a 1963 super reverb. It’s been cut down to a head only. Everything is original except valves. I have an opportunity to to build what ever cabinet and speakers I want plus I’m ok to mod the amp. Could you please give me some advice on what speakers or speaker to use plus any mods you would do. Happy to email you if more convenient?
@ryangunwitch-black
2 жыл бұрын
25:30 Well, it's MY bible!
@harryhai3116
11 ай бұрын
Very informative video. Thanks! Can you hear the knocking noise when whamming the bridge that sits into the body?
@dezionlion
2 жыл бұрын
I used to deck my trems Now i dont and it rings more for some reason Plus if you’re not careful the trem screws will come through the back of the body
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
They always poke through on old strats
@hhattingh
2 жыл бұрын
Was SRV's neck a 7.25 or 9.5 and the rules of fret wire he used? If it was a snug 7.25 I take my hat off to him and other great names. Because, there is a learning curve and a "dynamic" to smaller radius necks. It's taking getting use to, but after your setup tutorial I must admit, many of the issues I had seem to go away. Granted the strength in my hands need to adapt. Small price for the note articulation
@dezionlion
2 жыл бұрын
I dont fender did it backwards
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
Huh?
@youssefkasim7556
2 жыл бұрын
Do you think plugging the Strat into a tweed style amp would get the SRV sound? Since fender super reverb has an entirely different character to a tweed.
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
High wattage like a tweed pro or bassman , of course. Add a reverb unit to it and have fun
@sonofman4590
2 жыл бұрын
What’s your opinion regarding the Chicago iron versus the Dunlop cheese wedge Octavio
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
The iron had some build issues at times. The wedge is my favorite
@RodRanDusted
Жыл бұрын
Do you know what pickup position SRV liked the most?
@matthewf1979
2 жыл бұрын
Man, speakers are driving me crazy right now. I Ike the volume that comes with higher wattage/more efficient speakers, but they usually kill the high end.
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
Ev. Jbl. Altec. Fane. Will keep high end easily
@billytremoloband7456
2 жыл бұрын
I see no problem getting good Srv tones in your bedroom, only issue is you’re bedroom would need to be about 2500 sq feet with a lot of sound deadening treatment….! 🤪
@Allisonelainewest
2 жыл бұрын
Bro please tell me, what does “Goose the treble” mean?
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
Turn it up...
@demeanor3704
2 жыл бұрын
Great info - what cable company do you recommend without breaking the bank?
@theriffwniksevigny5473
2 жыл бұрын
I use the cheapest cables i can find in the bin at guitar center
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