+haggismuncher I believe he's "legally blind" which means he has some vision, can recognize basic shapes, colors, etc. But yeah, he is amazing for sure.
I have an uncle who's legally blind and can see just fine. Legally blind basically means you have to have glasses order to drive and such. You can tell he can see a bit because he's hitting the front controls on the amp flawlessly
1470Kwinten legally blind. He has 10% vision give or take. He can see things up close...Anyway fully blind people use watches also. You can get special build watches where they can read the time by touching it. Just like when they read blind language on paper, you know with dots and everything. So yeah.
I just really like this guy. He is the quintessential southern Good Ol' Boy, which is not necessarily my thing. But that is who he is, and he is just so authentic that even when he is selling things you don't really mind. It's terrific -- which means he is. And his playing is phenomenal, even when he is just noodling around.
I always thought it was cool that he doesn't wear glasses. He has the look, the charisma, and talent. I am a classic rock guy, so I used to hate country. Johnny and Guthrie make me love country.
Just throw in Classic 57's, do 50's wiring and mess around with the tone knobs in middle position to get the twang. A good LP with Classics and 50's wiring is probably the most versatile guitar you can get soundwise, can handle anything from brutal metal to airy jazz, from smooth blues to twangy country.
You are truly great my brother with same name and you got an end with two great attributes. YOU HAVE FULL NECK VOICING AND YOUR COUNTRY IN ALL ITS FORMS NOTE FOR NOTE AND PERFECT WITH ALL PLICK AND PLUCK USE PICK to all its abilities and your toking every note as if it has it's own story.I have never heard the competence of a country axe than you play sir.Ive been playing 56 years now...my son.lol....brother your chicken picking is perfection.
Johnny. If you want to experiment with sound stick some HIFI fuses in your amp. You probably are thinking a FUSE?? Try it out there are many different options. Check out how good your hearing is!! And if you hear the difference you can upgrade the sound. The fuses work like the pick-ups of your guitar. Maybe in the Reeves they already took out the glass fuses and replaced it for better ones. Kind regards from Holland. All the power goes thru fuses. Think about it!!
Love JOhnny. Amazing guy and player. Strange seeing him with a LP. Gorgeous guitar though. Good sounding amp, wish I had the dough and space to buy one.
That amp has some great tones, but those magic fingers contribute a lot too. Thank you for showing me another cool toy I don't need, but wish I had. LOL.
I used a gold top Gibson for a long time to play country. Using a thin pick makes a big difference if your looking for thinner twangy sound and don’t have a telecaster. A dyna comp compressor will take some thickness and bass away too to get a twangy tone. I used to play Johnny cash and buck owens stuff on my Gibson all the time 😎.
Great country master. Love your music.
I have NEVER seen Johnny Hilland play a Les Paul ! It's screaming !
That dude could make any amp sound good
thats the point - he has the tone in his fingers.
He could play without an amp and still find all the tone he would ever need!
understatement of the year... 😎
I love that man. He’s a treasure.
Killer playing, killer tone. Just discovered this guy today. Holy hell.
nice johnny playing blues guitar verynice enjoy johnny blues completely
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you can see God's holy light reaching onto that humbucker blessing our ears with such killer notes from a beautiful les paul
“Go to the ‘ol neck pickup!” Great guitarist!
I saw Johnny a couple of times and had the pleasure of shaking his hand. An incredible guitarist and a helluva nice guy.
+riff tipton I saw him playing at Robert's Western World on lower Broadway in Nashville in 1996...and he was absolutely fabulous even back then.
riff tipton he is genuine
I never heard of this guy till now, where have I been all these years? WHAT THE FLIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG X INFINITY!
johnny is a bit of a hidden treasure. . so good and so modest. . never seems to overdo things with too much speed. . just right
This guy is a legend & what a lot of people seem to forget is that he is blind...what a genius...possibly on a par with Danny Gatton
+haggismuncher I believe he's "legally blind" which means he has some vision, can recognize basic shapes, colors, etc. But yeah, he is amazing for sure.
I have an uncle who's legally blind and can see just fine. Legally blind basically means you have to have glasses order to drive and such.
You can tell he can see a bit because he's hitting the front controls on the amp flawlessly
Yes he has 10% vision give or take. So he can see things up close... Anyway he is an incredible guitarist and super nice guy.☺️👍
A blind guy with a watch... yeah !
1470Kwinten legally blind. He has 10% vision give or take. He can see things up close...Anyway fully blind people use watches also. You can get special build watches where they can read the time by touching it. Just like when they read blind language on paper, you know with dots and everything. So yeah.
Finding this man Johnny Hiland , is better than finding money on the ground.
Money won't last long , but my love for Johnny's music will last forever.
you sound great with that Les Paul Johnny.
his symphaty is contagious. he is one of the best guitar player in the world
Dam Johnny pick up that Paul boy!
I absolutely *LOVE* this guy! What a blessing to the guitar community!! 🙏🙌🎵✌😉
I love this man!
I thought it actually sounds even better 'without' the compressor and delay. Johnny is a monster player!
I want to hear more of this guy. DAAAAMN!
I just really like this guy. He is the quintessential southern Good Ol' Boy, which is not necessarily my thing. But that is who he is, and he is just so authentic that even when he is selling things you don't really mind. It's terrific -- which means he is. And his playing is phenomenal, even when he is just noodling around.
he's actually from MAINE
I was so busy listening to Johnny play I didnt hear a word he said!!! -- I think he's the best there is........
I hate country music but when they hire guys like this, I will listen to it forever.
Love watching you play. Thank you.
Johnny can't be beat. Like I've heard him say, hit every note and make it count. The guy is flawless and really is expert on tone and amplification
Johnny Hiland has such lovely tone. He is the bar I've set for myself.
How can you not like this guy?
Man this guy can play. unbelievable!
A-ma-zing playing and lovely tone.
Dear Mr. Hiland, much respect for you! 🙏
You're a king johnny..!
Love this guy and the amp also.
I love his playing! And his attitude.. and love for the guitar. Anyone else grab his true fire ten gallon guitar program?
first time i hear about him and i think he is great!!
Great......more stuff I want to buy. Simply amazing playing.....great tone. Cheers.
Gentleman! and one of the tastiest pickers I have ever heard
When his eyes cross you know he’s in the zone.
Taking his final form
Lol. Dick
Brooo you're going to hell 😂
Hahaha
It's a privilege to watch this man play any guitar
Johnny you're one of the best.
He's been listening to some different stuff you can tell.great player
Awesome tone, and great playing glad I found this video
Outstanding amp, incredible guitarist.
could listen to him all day long
That's a pretty fucking amazing tone.
Johnny you are a cool guy!!!! Sweet amp!!!
I always thought it was cool that he doesn't wear glasses. He has the look, the charisma, and talent. I am a classic rock guy, so I used to hate country. Johnny and Guthrie make me love country.
this guy is a beast!!! wow!
Nobody, and I mean nobody has more fun on a guitar than Johnny.
Johnny Hiland rocks! great picker!!!
Amazing to hear a LP sound this clean and twangy
Just throw in Classic 57's, do 50's wiring and mess around with the tone knobs in middle position to get the twang. A good LP with Classics and 50's wiring is probably the most versatile guitar you can get soundwise, can handle anything from brutal metal to airy jazz, from smooth blues to twangy country.
One of my favorite players.
Gooooöd i love this sound änd Feelings!!!
You are truly great my brother with same name and you got an end with two great attributes. YOU HAVE FULL NECK VOICING AND YOUR COUNTRY IN ALL ITS FORMS NOTE FOR NOTE AND PERFECT WITH ALL PLICK AND PLUCK USE PICK to all its abilities and your toking every note as if it has it's own story.I have never heard the competence of a country axe than you play sir.Ive been playing 56 years now...my son.lol....brother your chicken picking is perfection.
Total "A" List Studio Player! Thanks Johnny!
Thumbs up for Johnny is the man
Brightest neck pick up I have ever heard!!! Nice
His music/playing beats prozac by a long shot.
one of the best to me..
I wonder what this guitar genius sees in his mind when he's hypnotizing us with that sound...
Great point
Burgers.
I LOVE YOU JOHNNY
Reeves makes fantastic bass amps as well
Ive heard good guitar players, But you my friend are a genius. You make that guitar and amp sing like no other.
Johnny is awesome
nice one jonnie u have nailed the sound of a les paul
i love this guy
Soulful as hell
Cowboy Hiland 👏👏👏👏
What a damn fine player you are!
What a naturally gifted player and a gentleman, ,wanted to hear the les paul bridge pickup with the boost on !
Johnny. If you want to experiment with sound stick some HIFI fuses in your amp. You probably are thinking a FUSE?? Try it out there are many different options. Check out how good your hearing is!! And if you hear the difference you can upgrade the sound. The fuses work like the pick-ups of your guitar. Maybe in the Reeves they already took out the glass fuses and replaced it for better ones. Kind regards from Holland. All the power goes thru fuses. Think about it!!
Not just a talented player but a damn good salesman too.
So great to see someone using the neck position for a change. It seems most players forget an LP has a selector switch ;)
Love JOhnny. Amazing guy and player. Strange seeing him with a LP. Gorgeous guitar though. Good sounding amp, wish I had the dough and space to buy one.
Boost button always on!!!!!!!
yeah hes really impressive..not too many do..but when they do , they gain a loyal fan...
That amp has some great tones, but those magic fingers contribute a lot too. Thank you for showing me another cool toy I don't need, but wish I had. LOL.
Nice sound. Great playing. I wish I could play like you! 👏
Every guitarist should own a Gibson!
That amp sounds almost as good as my old Marshall tube amp...Amazing sound.
you play like gods brother, blessings
Shred! Man this guy is talented
You've got it man! make that LesPaul sang boy!
His finger & heart see everything
Sei una forza 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. ..fantastico
has such nice flow
This guy is a fucking monster.
Totally reminds me of Blues Saraceno with the perfect bends and vibrato!
+brianwemyss0 Not even in the same area code as this cat. Sorry.
So you're saying Blues was like Samson?? Lol
Yeah, really really nice tone!
Go Johnny Go
Right on!!
I used a gold top Gibson for a long time to play country. Using a thin pick makes a big difference if your looking for thinner twangy sound and don’t have a telecaster. A dyna comp compressor will take some thickness and bass away too to get a twangy tone. I used to play Johnny cash and buck owens stuff on my Gibson all the time 😎.
I like it very much
Ha! I love this guy, makes me laugh my fuckin ass off!
Nice sound great ampli,
Serious case of cotton mouth there Johnny.........Guitar sounds damn good! You're an awesome guitar player!
Hi Johnny ...
Esas boqueras,Johnny!!!
Some of those bends lifted me off my seated position without me actually wanting to be lifted off my seated position.
very good
Les Paul sound!!!
Beauty