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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!

Chalk one up for Love! Portability and petiteness are gifts in so many situations.

Hi Rafael. I'm glad you like the channel and my series on what I learned from each of The Beatles. (FYI - most of the world has NOT seen my videos, so you're not alone...and I'd appreciate if your'd share my videos to spread the word!) I've come to believe that anyone who thinks of the Beatles as bad musicians is probably just jealous of their success. Have you seen any of my Blow Up the Song videos? Two of them are Beatles songs. Here Comes the Sun: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html Strawberry Fields: ua-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/v-deo.html Have fun!

I like that definition, David. Here are the other videos in the What I Learned from The 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 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

First of all, congrats on your FG5. Very nice guitar! It's almost identical to my vintage FG-151 from the mid-70s. I featured it in one of my first Guitar Discoveries videos, strung with Elixir 80/20s: ua-cam.com/video/Zptr9Vi2q0M/v-deo.html I also used it for a clean acoustic lead solo on a recent song from my band Cosmic Spin (again, with 80/20s). Solo shown at 8:21: ua-cam.com/video/KeTkrxhlbfE/v-deo.html If you sing as much or more than you play instrumentals, I definitely recommend trying the 80/20s. If your voice is at all like mine (high baritone/low tenor), I think you'll be pleased with how your guitar and voice complement each other.

@@RobertCassard I forgot56 to mention that I also play a J-50 that I bought brand new in 1965 at Long & McQuade in Toronto, back in the day when they were on Yonge Street and had only one store at the time! My J-50 is really beaten up because I played it on the road for a number of years with my country band, Buckshot. I recently had the fingerboard sanded down to get rid of all the dents and then it was re-fretted by Michael McConville in Stratford, Ontario...McConville also installed a new compensated bone saddle and a compensated bone nut...I know some people are telling me that a compensated nut is just snake oil and bullshit, but I think it really helps the guitar play in tune quite a bit better than without a compensated nut. Just sayin'! I just put the 80/20's on it yesterday with 13-56 Elixir Nanowebs. Sounding great! It always plays in tune way better with new strings anyway. Thanks again for the great tips and great information! Do you use 13-56 or do you use 12-53 on your J-50. I like the 13's because the Gibson's scale is pretty short. Anxious to hear your opinion on string gauges. Best Brian

@@BrianMcNamara1 Ah, an old j-50!! Glad you gave it some TLC. I'm all for compensated saddle and nuts. Funny, another viewer just asked me about string gauges. Here's a summary of what I told them: When I first bought by J-50 in the mid-70s, I routinely played Heavy (.14 gauge) strings, coupled with a medium gauge pick. It had a full and rich tone for sure. Then in '79-'80, I got an intense 5-night-a-week, 5 hours-a-night solo gig at a restaurant/pub. The heavy gauge strings were too hard on my hands. So I experimented with gauge, first switching to Mediums (.13-.56). To my surprise, the slightest bit of added bass EQ on the PA system completely compensated for the tonal difference. And the highs were more brilliant. Then I tried Light Gauge (.12-.53) and it was a revelation. The guitar felt SO easy to play, and I could bend strings and play with more expression generally. And again, by adding some subtle bass boost, the guitar sounded better than ever. (And I was having much more fun.) I've tested gauges in the studio, too. Because of some upgrades I made to my J-50 over the years (documented in this video: ua-cam.com/video/H9pmT4uv2oA/v-deo.html) to my ear, it truly plays and sounds best with Light gauge strings. Thankfully! I have a Martin HD-40 dreadnought that sounds best with .13-.56 Medium Gauge. I find pick gauge really important, too. The thickness and material can have an equal or greater effect on the sound of a guitar than the string gauge. My second Guitar Discoveries video (over 5 years ago!) demonstrated the tonal effect of pick gauges: ua-cam.com/video/iTWVbB36Cmw/v-deo.html

Glad it was helpful, Royal Kobra!

YES! It's knowing what to play on each song and how to add to the atmosphere that made Paul (and the other Beatles) such a special "team." 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 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 very much, Clement. I agree 100%. Check out The Beatles' and Geroge Martin's process of recording and arranging Strawberry Fields: ua-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/v-deo.html

And which drummers aren’t overrated in your opinion, Eric?

Thanks so much, wyattsdad! It felt like a bargain for such a sweet and fully customized guitar.

Thanks so much, Mark. I clearly need to do a “What I Learned from John Denver” video to go with my James Taylor and Cat Stevens videos.

@RobertCassard That would be great, Robert. John is still massive, and most of the work I get is playing sets of his music, with a few of my own songs added (because it's my show and I can!). I think it would be very popular - be sure to tag the fan groups, too

@@MarkRobinsonMusic Thanks for that suggestion. So...how do I find and tag the fan groups?

​@@RobertCassardYes please to making this episode!

@@JonNewquist Thanks for the encouragement!

Amen, @sketchartist1964! Sometimes church is the best place to pursue the divine inspiration of music. I'm glad you stuck with it, despite the warped guitars. My first guitar was a "reject" guitar, paid for in Green Stamps. The strings were about 1/2" off the freats!

😂 Excellent advice, Todd!

That IS an interesting topic, Jasper. In the early 70s, I routinely played Heavy .14 gauge strings on my '64 Gibson J-50, combined with a medium gauge pick. It had a full and rich tone for sure. Then in the late 70s, I got an intense 5-night-a-week, 5 hours-a-night solo gig at a restaurant/pub. The heavy gauge strings were too hard on my hands. So I experimented with string gauge, first switching to Mediums (.13-.56). To my surprise, the slightest bit of added bass EQ on the PA system completely compensated for the tonal difference. And the highs were more brilliant. So I tried Light Gauge (.12-.53) and it was like a revelation. The guitar felt SO easy to play, and I could bend strings and play with more expression. And again, by adding some subtle bass boost, the guitar sounded better than ever. (And I was having more fun.) I've tested different gauges in the studio, too. Because of some upgrades I made to my J-50 over the years (documented in this video: ua-cam.com/video/H9pmT4uv2oA/v-deo.html) to my ear, it truly plays and sounds best with Light gauge strings. Thankfully! My HD-40 Martin dreadnought sounds best with .13-.56 Medium Gauge. But everything I just said is when tuned to standard pitch. If you're tuning down, each guitar may have a different sweet spot in terms of gauge. And don't forget to experiment with pick gauge, too. Sometimes pick thickness and material has even more impact on the sound of a guitar than the strings. My second Guitar Discoveries video (over 5 years ago!) demonstrated the effect of pick gauge: ua-cam.com/video/iTWVbB36Cmw/v-deo.html

@@RobertCassard great answer Robert. Wow. Impressed. Thank you. Will make a screenshot. Interesting.

@@jasper_north I figured you'd appreciate a detailed answer since I'm not likely to do a video right away!

Indeed he is, Danny. Who would have thought, back in the 70s, that this kind of music 🎶 would be taught at prestigious music schools?!

@@RobertCassardJames had an older brother named Alex. He died on James's B-day: March 12,1993. He himself had a few albums out.

@@dannyrivet747 Thanks Danny. I know about brother Alex and sister Kate and owned their records, too. I don't think either of them played guitar, but they had interesting voices and the Taylor family "choir" always sounded rich and cool!

I agree mickymac. You might enjoy my new video about what it takes to be a "competent" guitarist: ua-cam.com/video/_A3ICC67JoM/v-deo.html The bar is lower than most people think!

Thank you, Prof. Rayle!

My pleasure! There are 5 videos in my Lessons from Julian Lage series. Here’s #2: Julian Lage - How to UNBLOCK your guitar playing ua-cam.com/video/mGhmYRu5wN0/v-deo.html Have fun!

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You had an ear for production even at age 7! I know exactly what you mean about how different their records sounded from other artists of the day.

I'm sorry to hear it's not working for you. Because DMSO is transdermal, it often provides some relief very quickly. If you're experiencing irritation, you may be using too high a concentration. Most of the creams are around 70% DMSO, mixed with 30% Aloe Vera gel, and I never have irritation with them. amzn.to/4ek1wr1

Thanks, John. I'm glad you found this video and I'm happy if my dissection met your standards for your favorite song! You night enjoy my Beatles playlist: What the Beatles Taught Me - Complete Playlist plus bonus videos ua-cam.com/play/PLJUm5NcjSm4h46M-IlNy7xudjxDz8rCZT.html

It's a marvel, right Blade RunnerUP? Certainly the most amazing musical evolution I've experienced. 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

Thanks for that info, @frogblues. Medium PB strings don't work particularly well on my '64 J-50. It's much happier with light gauge 80/20s...especially true when I tune strings 3, 4 and 5 up into Open E: ua-cam.com/video/UZ27LX7wBZg/v-deo.html

@@RobertCassard Also thank you for the open E video, that is excellent! (Especially the Tangled Up in Blue part for me.)

@@frogblues my pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks, T. Since making this video, I switched to Aquila Nylgut strings and they sound even sweeter. These ancient Martins are very special and can be relatively “affordable” considering how historic they are.

@@RobertCassard I was surprised there is no slotted headstock

@@tbeau6663 That's because it originally had friction pegs, like a violin. And FYI - I've since discovered the guitar was built in 1889. Used a lighted mirror and found the pencil markings on the underside of the top.

Glad you enjoyed it, Jeffrey. 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

La diferencia en la composición del metal se aplica a las 6 cuerdas.

Thanks, Joe! Have you seen my series about what I learned from each of the four...or five...Beatles? 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 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

I love that quote, Russell. I don't know any rhythm guitarist with a big ego, but I've encountered many lead guitarists who think they're hot s@#t.

My pleasure, Dana. I'm guessing you've been a Bonnie fan as long as I have. I bought her Give It Up album back in '72.

@justiceforall6412 - yes to Ringo as innovator. Come Together is a great example of a drum hook. I think quite a few of his intros on Beatles songs qualify as hooks. That's why you can identify many Beatles songs just by hearing the drum part. Quite a skill!

Probably the result of schooling and hanging out in classical music circles.

It IS unbelievably simple! I mount mine on a small boom mic stand using a 5/8" to 1/4" adaptor (converts the mic stand thread size to a standard camera mount thread size, which the H1n has on the bottom). When I record guitar and vocals simultaneously, I tend to play the guitar a little quieter than normal since it's closer to the mic than my voice.

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I haven't heard Saltwater in years, but I love that LP. Time to give it a re-listen!

LOL. I always loved his songs, but didn’t appreciate him as a singer. That is, until 1982. My boss at the time sent me home with the 3 LP Biograph set. After listening all the way through, I “got” Bob as a singer and have never looked back…so yeah, 42 years in my case!

@@RobertCassard Have you listened to the 'Chronicles' set?

@@tbeau6663 I thought Chronicles was only a book? I realized that Biograph was a 5 LP set first released in 1985. It had both released and previously unreleased stuff.

@@RobertCassard Ha, I didn't even know it was a book!! I borrowed a cd set....which must've been the audiobook version. Bob's narration was by Sean Penn. It's an excellent listen.

@@tbeau6663 Cool. I'll look for the audiobook.

ua-cam.com/video/JNmB8oq0EB0/v-deo.html More on McCartney's bass playing

Glad you agree! And I appreciate you digging deep into my older videos. Hard to believe I’ve been making music-related videos for over 5 years…

@@RobertCassard The content is quality, Robert. They aren't many contributors posting stuff as good as yours. (I only really discovered your videos this week via 'What I Learned from John Lennon, though I did listen to a George Harrison video before)

@@tbeau6663 I'm happy you found me, and I truly appreciate any help you can provide by sharing my videos with your friends and fellow music lovers. Cheers!

@@RobertCassard I've already done that with a couple of US Beatles fans

@@tbeau6663 thank you!

Hey Mark. My stereo room mics for these videos are the built-in X-Y pair on the sub-$100 Zoom H1n: amzn.to/3z0VUSg I did a video about it a few years back: ua-cam.com/video/AS4t1wpyOcM/v-deo.html They've also released a new 2024 model called the H1essential for $99: amzn.to/4aTsyTp

@RobertCassard Thank you, Robert; I'm stunned by that! I use a Zoom R16 for recording and thought "in-built mics? Nah!" and have since tried various mics, including my main stage mic, a Bayer TG V70 but I've never produced a sound that natural. I'm going to check out those links now and prepare some humble pie for breakfast!

@@MarkRobinsonMusic Your comment got me lit up enough to upgrade and purchase the new H1essential. It has 32-bit recording which claims to eliminate clipping so you don't have to worry about level-setting. As long as the mics are the same, I'll love it even more than the h1n I've been using for over 5 years.

@@MarkRobinsonMusic one more thought. Whereas many of the most coveted recording mics hype certain aspects of sound to be more flattering, the h1 sounds almost eerily natural. (Reminds me of Earthworks matched pairs.) The crazy part is how natural it sounds for only $100?! And from what I read, the new H1essential can be connected via USB-C so the mics can be used as a pass-through to any computer or DAW. You can bet I'll be doing some testing to compare this humble X-Y pair to my expensive mics.

@RobertCassard We're on the same page with this one - it's a huge step up for a little less cash. Just ordered H1 essential - looking forward to Sunday already!

I get it, Melanie! Soundtracks that are overly emotive and dictate how you SHOULD feel are intrusive. That’s the reason I didn’t like The English Patient (while the world went gaga over it.) A masterful soundtrack composer manages to underscore the action without you or I noticing it…or only noticing it rarely. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

@@RobertCassard BTW, I should have said that you have a great voice and I enjoyed your performance at the beginning very much. It's a difficult song to sing, I could never do it any kind of justice. But Bonnie Raitt is such an incredible singer...

I can see your point here, Melanie, but there's no getting away from the uplifting feeling of a Hans Zimmer piece

@@MarkRobinsonMusic Yes, I'm probably just a grumpy old curmudgeon!!!

@@MelanieMaguire 🤣

Thanks very much, Mark. The idea to sing some of I Can’t Make You Love Me came to me at the last-minute (there’s also a Verse and Chorus at the end of the video). It was Bonnie’s biggest hit, and the more experienced I get with life and love, the deeper I find it to be. It’s like a quiet, boudoir version of To Love Somebody by the Bee Gees.