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You’re welcome. He’s quite brilliant, and I especially love his compositions in alternate tunings, like Nine White Kites. That Cm7sus tuning is lush!

The kit we bought was such a bargain…and I’m very pleased with how playable the guitar turned out. I’d be curious to know exactly what items are upgraded in the Wilkinson kit.

@@RobertCassard Trev Wilkinson has a UA-cam video where he goes through the whole process. .I'm pretty sure his pickups are alnico and accurate to Leo fenders specs

If you mean how long do the strings stay slippery after applying the lube, it’ll be different for everyone based on the dryness of your skin and your body chemistry. In my case, they usually stay slick for 4-5 songs then the friction increases from there. For me it’s plenty to clean and re-apply the lube between sets. If you’re asking how long a bottle of the lube lasts, it’s a long time!

Thanks, Mack. I agree with everything you just wrote. Here are the other videos in this series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs Tell me what you think!

Thank you, Maćke. 1964 Gibson J-50. You can really hear it in this video about what James Taylor taught me: ua-cam.com/video/YFThZipY-BY/v-deo.html

Exactly!

Yes, Chip. I've never heard The Beatles and Rush mentioned in tandem. But both bands, and their individual members, were masters at what they did.

@@RobertCassard if you listen to them play and listen to their growth and development you can see the progression. Both bands experimented with music and sounds. It was always about the musick for both bands. Sure we can call the Beatles pop music now, but during their time they were creative and divisive and experimental. Both bands colored way outside the lines. And if you listen to all the songs every member of the Beatles played exactly what needed to be played to make the songs great. Same with Rush, Alex is one of the best guitar players of all time, he just never hogged the LIMELIGHT, (pun) more great music, try listening to Chicago Transit Authority, every member was incredibly, bands like Boston and Kansas... Etc etc

Glad you like it, Rodrigo! Here's the video of the complete Julia cover: ua-cam.com/video/oc21zgCnnlQ/v-deo.html I also made a video showing how I arranged and recorded it: ua-cam.com/video/x-qIx-gmmTw/v-deo.html If you stream music, please listen on Spotify or Apple Music, too. Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/3EvYyfSkqceIOA1X7VEMbY?si=793905826f5543ca Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/this-is-robert-cassard/pl.u-jVlDTajooq

Ah! You and I are probably in a similar lane then. The D-35S is a beautiful model - I love slope-shoulder acoustics. My long-term "partner" is a Gibson J-50 from 1964 (I bought in '78). I've done multiple videos about it and play it on quote a few others, but this is one of my favorites: ua-cam.com/video/YFThZipY-BY/v-deo.html Just last year, I finally acquired my personal "holy grail" Martin Dreadnought. Here's the video about my quest and some Martin Guitar history: ua-cam.com/video/YXiaM-pGbyE/v-deo.html

Thanks! I’ll check them out.

@@nopeguessnot Cheers, fellow Frenchman.

What style of guitar are you playing these days? Which artists are your inspirations?

This was a completely unexpected transition for me. Switching to metal effectively forced me to abandon a decades old body of work while inspiring me to write. I’ve been playing nothing but original material since I bought it. That was around 20 years ago. I don’t know if I could site any particular artist as an inspiration. I’m all over the map in terms of musical genres.

That's a cool idea. It's a guitar version of ADT (Automatic Double Tracking used on vocals), but with a higher octave thrown in for added spice. Interesting thing about your approach is that it adds a high B and E up an octave (which Nashville tuning doesn't). Do you have any recorded examples? Please share!

@@RobertCassard I don't have a 12-string acoustic so I used this technique to create the sound of Harrison playing a Framus Hootanany. Keep your eye and ear on the guitar in the middle and on the bottom. ua-cam.com/video/8ySEm_3pUKA/v-deo.html

My pleasure, Richard. Here are the other videos in this series - Ringo included - in case you missed any: What George taught me: ua-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/v-deo.html What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs

Hello there, Scanner Darkly. By what name would I know you from scanning my deep dark past?

Bill. Who else would have guitar instruction videos popping up on his UA-cam feed? I’m happy to see your channel is doing so well.

Hebert! You might enjoy this nugget from 5 years ago. When I changed the strings on my 1889 Martin from steel to nylon: ua-cam.com/video/axdxYKzdm8g/v-deo.html

I’ll check it out. Thanks, my man! Tell Bara I said hi.

Just watched it and made a comment. Cool guitar! How did you even find that thing?

Glad you enjoyed it, Ann! Here are four more videos from my Beatles series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from George: ua-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/v-deo.html What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs

We agree! BTW - Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html What I learned from George: ua-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/v-deo.html What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs

Hi Chase. You’re right. In general, internally chambered guitars are much less prone to feedback than semi-hollow and especially hollowbody guitars. If you either own or can buy a chambered guitar, then great. If you have a hollowbody and want to play it live and loud, that’s where plugs come in.

Glad it was helpful, FP!

@@RobertCassard Thanks for replying. I will consider to use 0.12 80/20 bronze since F310 have a bigger bodied draughnaught. Now I am using 0.10 85/15 which is too soft and less output.

@@FPMediaVideoProduction That sounds like the right match for your guitar. Come back and tell me how it sounds with the .12s!

@@RobertCassard Sure, thanks!.. Just one more thing that I concerned, is that any differences in terms of 'tone' between using 0.11 and 0.12 (but both still 80/20 bronze)... I Understand it's only gauge measurement tension. I just worried because "maybe" too much tension will affect the neck..

@@FPMediaVideoProduction Changes in string gauge are more noticeable on acoustic than electric guitars. A set of 0.12 acoustic strings is still considered "light" gauge, They definitely shouldn't overstress the neck or bridge of any guitar that's kept in conditions with reasonably stable humidity and temperature. (More of that here: ua-cam.com/video/CKrV7eJbhnM/v-deo.html) Almost every acoustic can handle medium gauge 0.13s without neck or bridge problems.

Hey Jeremy. Sorry I wasn’t clear. What I meant was that putting anything inside the guitar (that you can’t easily remove from it later, like foam, balloons, etc.) changes the sound of the guitar when played unplugged. In contrast, f-hole plugs can be removed easily with zero damage to the guitar and you can play it unplugged with no change to its sound. I hope that explains the difference…

Agreed! Thank you, Chucky. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any: What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html What George taught me: ua-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/v-deo.html What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs

@RobertCassard Yes thanks

That’s a cool musical origin story, grim. You learned bass in the vacuum created by your cassette player! I love that you used cello tuning in trying to figure it out. Anyway, I agree about bass’ versatility and that you can absolutely write songs on bass. Ironic that McCartney said you can’t because there’s a scene in the Get Back documentary where he’s writing the song Get Back…on bass!

Hi Roy - Go back and watch the section starting at 5:57. All about Jimmy Page including interview footage about his Harmony Sovereign and the first four Zeppelin LPs.

My pleasure. I'm glad you're experiencing the wild way DMSO can relieve pain and facilitate movement. If it's feeling itchy, it could be because the DMSO concentration is too high and you need a more diluted form. I like the 70% DMSO like in this cream, and never have any burning or itching with it: amzn.to/4eAcFEw

Thanks so much, Kev. Glad you enjoyed the video and that you share my appreciate for the Cat. If you like singer-songwriters, you might also enjoy my James Taylor feature video: ua-cam.com/video/YFThZipY-BY/v-deo.html

Glad to hear it, Paul. We sure had fun, and I do love the results!

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What a GREAT observation, Scott! Those early Elton John/Gus Dudgeon/Paul Buckmaster LPs are magical masterpieces. As a guitarist, I've never featured a piano player on one of my videos, but I need to reconsider my position... I did a Ringo video, why not Elton?!

Thanks! Yes, JT played a J-50 on his first few LPs. I talked about it in my very first Guitar Discoveries video: ua-cam.com/video/mx8EmutRQ3A/v-deo.html Today, 46 years after I bought my J-50 used for $350, I'm very happy with every aspect of it, especially since I replaced the adjustable bridge with a fixed bridge and a bone saddle, then made the two other small but significant improvements I shared in this video: ua-cam.com/video/H9pmT4uv2oA/v-deo.html Cheers to vintage J-50 owners!

I have a hard time maintaining my thumbnail, and find that a medium gauge spring-loaded thumbpick from Black Mountain sounds remarkably similar to my my natural nail. James Taylor uses fiberglass extensions on all his nails for durability, like many fingerstyle guitarists these days. James has posted a couple of videos about it: ua-cam.com/video/7BqISqpMRo8/v-deo.htmlsi=zomfCzrjhgVJ2pvJ ua-cam.com/video/Y5U2LMBxyK8/v-deo.htmlsi=XV3HisN8wj5XVzzK

Thank you, Andres! 😎

Good question! My grandparents had a collection of French travel posters from the early 1900s. I love the Nice-Coni poster both because it's an inspiring scene and because it was painted by someone who shared the last name Cassard - likely a distant relative of mine. The original Pont de Scarassoui was in operation from 1921-1944.

@@RobertCassard The bridge is not far away from Saorges, which is a wonderful little town build with stones high on the mountains with a nice abbey. I used to go there some 20 years ago, climb the valley above and stay in my tent for the weekends. Some wonderful evenings by campfire, roasting mergueze and drinking good white wine or rosé. Thanks for your answer.

@@gigi123ification I've never been there, but it sounds idyllic!

Glad I could help - and thanks for the reassurance about the reverb! LOL. Key advice - don't push your amp to max into the Bugera. The people who don't like it are the dial-it-up-to-11 people. Too much power into the unit causes it to compress too much and cut off the high end. There's a sweet spot to get maximum tube distortion without altering the EQ. On my amp, it's between 6 and 7. Come back and tell me how you like it!

@@RobertCassard Thanks for the tip! I'll get back to you. I get the PS1 Friday. 👍🏻

@@nightswatch8659 Have fun!

Great suggestion, Alexia. I plan to do a Jim Croce video sometime soon. Right now I'm working on a Jimmy Buffett video...

If you like Cat Stevens, here you go: ua-cam.com/video/bXcfuFrgqj0/v-deo.htmlsi=m1sTa0vepR9Qk712

Glad it was helpful, @agfpillay! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any: What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html What George taught me: ua-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/v-deo.html What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html

If we ever doubted George’s wry sense of humor…

I listen to and enjoy that proof often, @GyppoMarx! By the way, there are now four more videos in this Beatles series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from George: ua-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/v-deo.html What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs Thanks for watching!

It sure does, Portofino! That simple Travis picking pattern on the C chord is the intro to The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel.

@@RobertCassard stupendous!

Amen, @DanFlorida! Here are the other videos in this Beatles series, in case you missed any: What I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html What I learned from George: ua-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/v-deo.html What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs Enjoy!

Glad you enjoyed it @eggman90! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from George: ua-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/v-deo.html What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs

Hey John. Most people use the term "Travis picking" for the alternating picking pattern Donovan taught them. I talk about it in my video about What I Learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html

Yes. Getting hired back to play is a definitive confirmation of competence, @joeshmoe7967! We all wrestle with doubts, and we'd all do well to follow your lead and aim to spread joy through music. If you've achieved that goal, you've attained that highest status in my eyes. Cheers and thanks for exploring my channel!

Thank you, Terry. Here are the other videos in this Beatles series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from George: ua-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/v-deo.html What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs

Right on, @campbellarmstrong2134! Ringo inspired MANY people to play drums. The great thing about emulating Ringo is that it encouraged those drummers to play tastefully and creatively and not to show off. The most professional musicians are understated, right?! If you're interested, here are the other videos in this Beatles series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html What I learned from George: ua-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/v-deo.html What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs

Girly-man picks, eh? Kinda funny, but the irony is that thin picks produce so much high-frequency pick attack that they often make acoustic guitars sound more "muscular." That clip from the Roux song "Trying Too Hard" proves it.

Thanks, Brian. Those small upgrades make a big difference as the strings age. The guitar retains a high-end brilliance quite a bit longer than without them. Cassard is definitely French. J'ai une longue lignée d'ancêtres en région parisienne et en Bretagne.

Always happy to hear 👂 when one of these videos make a difference!

I’m glad you agree, Jon!

@@RobertCassard I've been asked to teach so many times over the decades since I taught myself. I'm not a good teacher, but I always say, "play whole songs, it will inspire you to keep learning." The second bit of advice is always to play with people better than you. That was easy for me at church in the '70s. I often wonder if that's still a thing today. It's a practice I follow to this day, because there's always more to learn.

@@JonNewquist You're giving good advice! I'm also mostly self-taught on guitar - it's always a learning experience to play with "experts."