A Very Special "Ask Zac" Christmas - Brad Paisley, Dr. Z, and Me - Ask Zac 59

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
  • The story of Brad Paisley's Christmas present to me, the ensuing effort on my part to reciprocate, how it led to a new Dr. Z amp, and a further push for Celestion to make a higher wattage alnico speaker. #askzac #guitartech #telecaster

Komentáře • 274

  • @mikezaite1335
    @mikezaite1335 Před 3 lety +9

    Wonderful story Zac . Those were great times . Zac you and Brad are very special to me, Happy Holidays, DR.Z

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +4

      OH MY! So honored that you took the time to watch, Z. That was a really special time, and I can't thank you enough for making my job easier, and frankly that much more fun.

  • @fivewattworld
    @fivewattworld Před 3 lety +23

    Merry Christmas to you and yours Zac! Great video, and love the shirt!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      Same to you, Keith. I saw Star Wars in 1977, and have been a fan ever since.

  • @WillyPDX94
    @WillyPDX94 Před 3 lety +7

    I'm so happy to be a part of your community, Zac. You're the real deal and you never fail to tell an interesting story. This Christmas story and Brad's painting (who knew?) was one of the best. Have a very Merry Christmas, Zac. 🙏

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Merry Christmas! And Thank you!

  • @calebneff5777
    @calebneff5777 Před rokem

    What a wonderful story, Zac! Just hearing it 2 years later but still heartwarming!

  • @jimpage601
    @jimpage601 Před 3 lety +9

    Merry Christmas, Zac, and to those who love your work!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thank you kindly!

  • @joepeezy4sheezy
    @joepeezy4sheezy Před 3 lety +1

    This was awesome. Please more Dr Z talks and stories!

  • @donaldnelson8764
    @donaldnelson8764 Před 3 lety +2

    Merry Christmas Zac, and thank you for your contribution to the Brad Paisley, Dr Z collaboration. I first purchased the Z Wreck and then the DB4 and finally a used Maz 18, all combo amps and I pair one of them, depending on the size of the venue, with my '67 Fender Super Reverb. In my opinion Dr Z makes the best amplifiers in today's new amplifier market.

  • @335gc
    @335gc Před 3 lety +1

    Great story. What an amazing talent Brad is in such a thoughtful gift he gave you. Especially The nice touch of adding the soda can.

  • @Cameron-yz1ee
    @Cameron-yz1ee Před 3 lety +5

    Praise the lord, discovering this channel is a highlight of 2020 who is with me

  • @two-tone6934
    @two-tone6934 Před 3 lety +8

    Merry Christmas Zac and to all the guitarist, have a great Christmas everybody.

  • @lindelholden5465
    @lindelholden5465 Před 3 lety

    Zac, Thank you for sharing this and all your words of wisdom and music, I'm looking forward to hearing more from you in 2021

  • @jaybe813
    @jaybe813 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the shout out, friend! Congrats on wrapping year one of the channel!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thank you again, amigo!

  • @telecasterbear
    @telecasterbear Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for being a great part of my year. Best wishes for you.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      Happy new year!

  • @troyoswald5683
    @troyoswald5683 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Zac! We are so lucky to have you to share these stories ! All of us are the fortunate ones !!!

  • @timothythompson6549
    @timothythompson6549 Před rokem

    Wow Zac, I had no idea Brad painted either, let alone so well. Amazing that he thought enough of you to take the time to do that.
    I like Dr Pepper too, and I think it tastes best in a can.

  • @redbone6950
    @redbone6950 Před 3 lety

    You are kind man. Doesn't seem to hurt your guitar playing none. There's one in every crowd. Happy Holidays.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      Merry Christmas!

  • @Nick-bd6jj
    @Nick-bd6jj Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing this story, and you are a helluva story teller, which is always that much easier when its all true!
    I have been able to brighten the day of a few people by just sharing this video.
    Thank you, Sir.
    Merry Christmas and God Bless

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much!

  • @JanLarsenFredriksen
    @JanLarsenFredriksen Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Maestro. Thank you so much all the dedication, knowledge and pure joy :-)

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      You are very welcome

  • @jeffwyatt7199
    @jeffwyatt7199 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac. Ive been enjoying your channel for almost a year now. Great stories and content. My daughter got the guy who has a ton of gear a 3 string cigar box guitar. What cool gift. So greatfull family and friends. Heres hoping for a return to some what normal for 2021. Really miss just going to hear some live music.

  • @chipleach
    @chipleach Před 3 lety +1

    Merry Christmas, Zac!
    Thank you for the great story!

  • @crubenbauer1
    @crubenbauer1 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas and Thanks you for your postings.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      you are so welcome

  • @josephjuliano4755
    @josephjuliano4755 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Zac for doing what you do. Always an interesting story or helpful tip. I hope you had a good Christmas and to everyone a Happy New Year!

  • @ryanbenoit715
    @ryanbenoit715 Před rokem

    Great story and gift. I have a Rx Junior head and 2x10 cab.

  • @dallastoto3189
    @dallastoto3189 Před 3 lety

    Very kool story! Thanks for sharing. All the best

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching

  • @pcau
    @pcau Před 3 lety

    So generous of you to share this story! Thank you for all the work you do. We are blessed! I hope that you and your loved ones are enjoying beautiful moments and wish you to double (if not more) your subscriptions. As for me and as I mentioned it before, my goal this year will be to get my hands on a Telecaster. I'm back at work, it will be a slow recovery but heck, I will make this dream come true. Needless to say that your channel is an inspiration and a great source of info. Thank you for everything M. Zac.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      You are so very welcome!

  • @Sellarmusic
    @Sellarmusic Před 3 lety +1

    Great story. Funny how just one act of kindness can sometimes trigger so many other good things. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

  • @TaylorSchlupp
    @TaylorSchlupp Před 3 lety

    Really cool story, Zac. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  • @jorgesilva5004
    @jorgesilva5004 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Zac. Keep doing this great work. I enjoy your show. Jorge from Chile

  • @thenewmedic
    @thenewmedic Před 3 lety +1

    Great story, Zac! I discovered your channel this year and it's become one of my faves. Keep it up :)

  • @gilsanderson3275
    @gilsanderson3275 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas, Zac.......discovering your videos this year has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise miserable year.
    I love the Dr Z story, and it reminded me a little of an amp guy I used to use 20+ years ago. He was very talented at "reviving" old amps, and he kind of specialized in taking old, decrepit amps and re-building them into something great but totally different. He loved to take an old Silvertone Twin Twelve (you know, the Model 1484) and gutting them.....and cloning something like a Tweed Twin or Vibrolux. He often said you may see an artist on stage with a recognizable amp.....but you never knew for sure what the "guts" were in that amp. I have an old Lafayette PA amp head, that is basically a Tweed Deluxe circuit inside. Now, when I see someone using an amp onstage, I don't always assume it's a stock, factory model. Anyway.....best wishes for the new year!!!!!!

  • @WillyMcCoy50
    @WillyMcCoy50 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Zac and a Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

  • @hearpalhere
    @hearpalhere Před 3 lety

    Love hearing your stories Zac. Hope you had a good holiday with your family & loved ones. Take care!

  • @JAugust
    @JAugust Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac! Thanks for all the great videos!

  • @Wildman9
    @Wildman9 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac and Family . Hope you have a Great one .
    And thank you for all the interviews and the tips . You have one of the best channels that I subscribed to .
    You five watt world , and Rick Beato are the top three hahaha . 🎅🎸

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      I am in GREAT company

  • @RBZ3
    @RBZ3 Před 3 lety

    Cool story! Thanks a lot and happy holidays Zac 🎄

  • @markpierson4612
    @markpierson4612 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas, Zac! Excellent channel!

  • @thedesertroseband
    @thedesertroseband Před 3 lety +2

    Merry Christmas Zac!! Another great video and story. Keep them coming sir. Will play some extra DRB vids these days. 👍🏻🎄Nice mentioning these Westwood one radio recordings. Got two vinyl LP’s from them.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      I was referring to the ones you have. Merry Christmas!

    • @thedesertroseband
      @thedesertroseband Před 3 lety

      @@AskZac thanks Zac.

  • @LeeJHodgson
    @LeeJHodgson Před 3 lety

    Great story. I had a Celestion Gold speaker retrofitted to a Cornell Voyager 20 combo (fitted with 2 x 6V6 tubes), which I used for a few years and once lent to Larry Carlton. I was once telling John Jorgenson about the Gold and that he should check it out, but to my surprise he told me that he actually had quite a lot to do with the design of the Gold speaker - it could even have been a signature speaker but it never happened that way. I understand that John now uses a Celestion Ruby (or four!).

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      John told me that the sig speaker came to a halt. And I think Weber selling tons of 50-watt alnicos made Celestion restart the project. Too bad John didn't get any credit.

  • @iannicholls7476
    @iannicholls7476 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac and all the best for 2021.

  • @davidmurphy4844
    @davidmurphy4844 Před 3 lety

    Great story Zac! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, David

  • @kyrandell3290
    @kyrandell3290 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac. Best wishes for your continued success in 2021!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Happy New Year!!

  • @edkutschke814
    @edkutschke814 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac and to your family.Love the channel

  • @davegallagher7428
    @davegallagher7428 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac! Great story!

  • @gregarnold1696
    @gregarnold1696 Před 3 lety

    2021 is going to be your year Zac HAPPY NEW YEAR

  • @muddymike10
    @muddymike10 Před 3 lety

    Health & happiness to you & family in the new year... how about an episode or two looking at Mr. Jorgensen ' career? Thank you...

  • @johncrace911
    @johncrace911 Před 3 lety

    Always enjoy your channel.Laid Back.I have an Esquire,Asat, Tele and a Allesandro Deluxe Reverb.We think a lot alike. Happy New Year.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Happy new year! Cool gear

  • @SomeKindOfMadman
    @SomeKindOfMadman Před 3 lety

    Happy Holidays Zac, thanks a bunch for everything you do. I love that painting, Brad’s a stud indeed.

  • @zazoomatt
    @zazoomatt Před 3 lety

    Thank YOU ZAK for each epic segment. Merry Christmas & HNY 2021 !

  • @DorseyFaught
    @DorseyFaught Před 3 lety

    As someone who had a 2x12 combo Prescription ES, I can definitely relate to not being able to use it in certain rooms! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! You too!

  • @scottreynolds6317
    @scottreynolds6317 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful story! Thank you for doing this!!!!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Guitarjosii
    @Guitarjosii Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas and a happy new year from Germany!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from TN!!

  • @janeobrien9324
    @janeobrien9324 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the great videos. You've inspired me to explore the tele world.

  • @rowdyhoo
    @rowdyhoo Před 3 lety

    Awesome story. Merry Christmas!

  • @ScottMcdonaldMusic
    @ScottMcdonaldMusic Před 3 lety

    Belated merry Christmas and a happy new year. Great video

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! You too!

  • @gimmebackmykale
    @gimmebackmykale Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas, Zac! Congratulations on the growth of your channel! You have no idea how much I look forward to watching your videos. We have very similar tastes and many of the same heroes. I have learned a lot and am incredibly grateful to have found your channel this year. Best wishes and may 2021 bring you much happiness and success!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow, thank you! It has been a ton of fun

  • @rdmkeytohwy
    @rdmkeytohwy Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas and thank you for the great content. This community is a positive thing and has helped all of us cope with the stresses of this year. God bless everyone, Merry Christmas, and here’s to a healthy, hopeful new year!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you. Merry Christmas!

  • @williamsanderson9279
    @williamsanderson9279 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zak. Thank you for brining joy to our world this year!

  • @codyhudman2763
    @codyhudman2763 Před 3 lety

    Great story! Thanks for everything Zac! You're episodes have been a wonderful blessing in a crazy year. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Happy New Year, Cody

  • @timdipaula6131
    @timdipaula6131 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zack, I have really enjoyed your stories and insights. Looking forward to another year of them. In particular I really enjoyed your guitar effects show with your petals.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      I'll do more in that direction

  • @MichaelDeFillippo8889
    @MichaelDeFillippo8889 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac !! Love the channel dude and you are by far one of the most humble, down to earth people on CZcams. Keep doin what you're doin !!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      I appreciate that! Merry Christmas!

  • @martywilkinson6722
    @martywilkinson6722 Před 3 lety

    Great story! I actually bought the Prescription ES purely because I was such a BP fan. It was a red 2x12 combo I found at the Nashville Guitar Center. It would shake the freaking walls!!! Incredible amp. I just should have gotten a lower watt house friendly amp. Merry Christmas!

  • @swamification
    @swamification Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac. Blessings to you and your family. Great spending 2020 with you and your other fans here in the comment section

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Merry Christmas!

  • @BGreat2
    @BGreat2 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas!
    Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!
    Cool painting!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Cheers! and Merry Christmas!

  • @BillDutton
    @BillDutton Před 3 lety

    I bought a used Dr Z Prescription ES head years ago...a red one. I ordered a matching red 212 Dr Z cabinet and holy cow - I've never to this day played an amp that sounds as good with single coil pickups. The shop I used to bias & re-tube my amps was trying to buy it from me for that reason. Eventually I sold it for a more manageable Dr Z Maz 18 Jr 112 combo that I still own and enjoy.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      They are killer amps!

  • @robbyblack2699
    @robbyblack2699 Před 2 lety

    Wow, what a special gift.

  • @rayg3116
    @rayg3116 Před 3 lety

    This channel is amazing. I feel like I'm listening to it on an old radio. It's almost meditative.

  • @MrSwanny66
    @MrSwanny66 Před 3 lety

    I love the channel, I like the laid back, non pushy, informative style, keep it up Zac and have a happy Christmas

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Happy holidays!

  • @jimlupino6923
    @jimlupino6923 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Zac! Grateful for you and what you share. It’s been a blessing.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thank you, Jim. Happy New Year

  • @Chrosa
    @Chrosa Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac! Such a nice story. Do you still talk with Brad often? I bet he would love this channel.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      We do still talk. He really liked my interview with Jorgenson for the Lounge.

  • @seringetydave
    @seringetydave Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas to you and your family Zac, cool story. Our prayers go out to everyone who has been effected by the tragedy in Nashville.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      I am safe. Thank you. Happy New Year!!

  • @peacebypiece9012
    @peacebypiece9012 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac. This channel has been a highlight in what was a pretty dismal year.

  • @stevehorvath5855
    @stevehorvath5855 Před 3 lety

    I picked up an RX Jr while visiting Nashville years ago at The Rock Block because of Brad's tone. The Jr is "only" 15 watts, but it was still stinkin' loud! Merry Christmas Zac & family, and thank you for sharing your life with us!

  • @saltwatersaddletramp7229

    Merry Christmas to you and your family. Your channel is fantastic. I’ve recommended it to many of my friends. Hope you have a blessed New Year. I’m looking forward to seeing lots more Ask Zac!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow, thank you! Love your handle

  • @engelsjn
    @engelsjn Před 3 lety +1

    Merry Christmas Zach to you and your family! Love your Channel!

  • @That52TeleGuy
    @That52TeleGuy Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac; playing on my Christmas treat to myself, Wampler Paisley drive, just love what is does for a Tele. Love the EQ selector switch. Be another good episode. Also now interested in a Esquire with Brad’s secret agent option, good 2021 project. Church band got back up and running late October and we did Eve Mass last night, so fun to be playing in a group again.

  • @middle_pickup
    @middle_pickup Před 3 lety

    What a beautiful gift! I didn't know Paisley was a painter. Really, seriously cool. 😎

  • @herroglop7411
    @herroglop7411 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas!! Congrats on growing the channel. Your videos are informative and a pleasure to watch. I also enjoy yout interviews in truetone podcast. Thanks for sharing with us your experience and knowledge.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      You are so welcome

  • @scottpeterson9609
    @scottpeterson9609 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas to you Zac, thanks for all the videos this year, I really enjoy your storytelling. Best wishes to you and your family for a good 2021. Take care.....

  • @iansnyder274
    @iansnyder274 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful story Zac! Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas brother. You are a great dude!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thank you, Ian. Happy New Year

  • @michaelprocida
    @michaelprocida Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac! Great video! I own the red and blond Stingray #001 that used to be owned by Brad! Great amp!

  • @jonl7819
    @jonl7819 Před 3 lety

    Cool story Zac :) ✨🦌🎄

  • @jasonmoore4060
    @jasonmoore4060 Před 2 lety

    Great story!

  • @deseant
    @deseant Před 3 lety

    Happy Holidays! Still have my Tremelo before my Overdrive because of your food for thought video. I’m keeping it that way because it sounds great to me. I’m just a simple pedal steel dude though. I’m sure actual guitarists have their reasons to do otherwise.

  • @VinsGN
    @VinsGN Před 3 lety

    The reason I subscribed... you provide great content in a no BS "look at me way"... one of the very few in the youtube guitar world, great work and Merry Christmas to you and your family sir!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      I appreciate that! Thank you

  • @harleylewis5974
    @harleylewis5974 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac! Ask Zac was one of the best parts of 2020 👍🏻

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Merry Christmas! Thanks!

  • @michaelbuchanan3212
    @michaelbuchanan3212 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Zac... Merry Christmas!

  • @vayabroder729
    @vayabroder729 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas! Great painting! Also; who on Earth doesn’t love John Jorgenson? I got a pair of those Weber VST Blue Bulldogs in my Don Butler (The Toneman) tweaked early Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo RI. Just heard about that car bomb going off in Nashville, stay safe.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      I am safe. Thanks. Merry Christmas!

  • @sammyrabon7736
    @sammyrabon7736 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac. Great video

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      THANKS Merry Christmas!

  • @markst676
    @markst676 Před 3 lety

    How cool is it to wake up Christmas morn to an episode of " Ask Zac" ?!?!?! Thx Santa ;)

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Hope you enjoyed it!

  • @j.d.smokingpipes6227
    @j.d.smokingpipes6227 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac and Happy New Year! Thank you for all of the great videos my friend.

  • @barbmelle3136
    @barbmelle3136 Před 3 lety

    From Leo: Merry Christmas Zac, Thanks for in the info, the stories and the entertainment.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

  • @borz666
    @borz666 Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac

  • @telecasterguitarslinger

    Merry Christmas Zac !! Thanks for the wonderful channel ! 🌲🎸

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety +1

      You are so very welcome

  • @andrewmichaelwilliams
    @andrewmichaelwilliams Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Zac and to the ask zac community

  • @curtevans838
    @curtevans838 Před 3 lety +1

    Merry Christmas 🎄 Great story!

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! You too!

  • @markhammer643
    @markhammer643 Před 3 lety

    Best to you and yours for the holidays, Zac. My best wishes to the whole Weil clan as well.

    • @AskZac
      @AskZac  Před 3 lety

      Thank you, and I will share that with Bob.

  • @michaeljohnson7892
    @michaeljohnson7892 Před 3 lety

    Picture was VeryCooL !!! Also the Z’s are just the best, I really love the Sparkle I get even at living room level, StangRay/Mazaratti/Zwrek , Don’t think Dr.Z has made an amp that I wouldn’t like !!!
    Oh almost ForGoT does Brad still think he’s SPECIAL ??? Haven’t seen a text from them lately .

  • @demanfredo
    @demanfredo Před 3 lety

    Love your insightful and informative videos Zac, Merry Christmas from NYC!

  • @druwk
    @druwk Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas! Cool story. Z amps are definitely performance machines! Even the “low” watt amps are LOUD!
    Stay safe, and Happy New Year.

  • @sirbaronvoncount4147
    @sirbaronvoncount4147 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the great content Zac. I was an early sub and glad I found you. Peace