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. but what’s on it?

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 5. 08. 2024
  • Hi folks, thanks for joining me.
    No computers, no audio interfaces, no special mics or cameras. Just my iphone, then uploaded to iMovie then to CZcams
    __________________________
    If you have a query, or if you simply wish to buy me a coffee via PayPal, then my PayPal address and email are one and the same:
    paul_ursusarctos@hotmail.co.uk (or 078900 67773)
    Thanks folks 😊
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  • @lorenzo.n
    @lorenzo.n Pƙed rokem +13

    Oh man... I love your playing so much. Every note has intention, soul, expression.... so beautiful! Very inspiring. Thanks!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you goodkat 66, I appreciate that. You’ve made my day đŸ»

  • @garyslash7552
    @garyslash7552 Pƙed rokem +7

    To me, music's primary aim is to create emotions. And Paul is a real master to do just this. Apart from this he is a fantsatic guitarist.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Well thank you Gary! I’m smiling reading your comment, so cheers to you đŸ»

    • @denmar355
      @denmar355 Pƙed rokem

      True statement!

  • @FenderTeleDeluxe
    @FenderTeleDeluxe Pƙed rokem +3

    Paul, as always, every note you play has a purpose. No frills, no fluff, no unnecessary flash nor fill. Your playing takes me on a journey every single time
it’s absolutely remarkable the feelings your songs emote. You’re in a class all your own, my friend. 😊

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Well comments like that make all my efforts worthwhile! Thank you so much my friend, that is genuinely appreciated. I recognise you as someone who has been tuning in to my wee videos for a while, so cheers đŸ»

  • @raslolayton2152
    @raslolayton2152 Pƙed rokem +4

    I honestly don't think anyone inspires me and depresses me on youtube as much as you. I'm trying to listen to the pedals but can't help just losing myself to the sensitivity of the playing. I've said it before and I will say it again, you are one of the best guitarists out there. Thank you, my friend - I'll deal with the depression and leave with the inspiration.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Hi Raslo. I can totally relate to what you’re saying, when I watch players like Tobias Hoffmann. I do feel that slight depression
. Like, what’s the point, I’ll never be at that level. I must say, it’s a thrill to have you say those things about me! So I thank you so much man, I really appreciate that.

  • @joshuapadla
    @joshuapadla Pƙed rokem +1

    That arrangement of Amazing Grace was great. Beautiful sir. Thank you.

  • @trentwaterman7049
    @trentwaterman7049 Pƙed rokem +2

    Bro listening to you playing is like dining in at a double Mitchelton star restaurant

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Well I’ll take that compliment and I’ll run with it. đŸ€ŁđŸ˜Š. Thank you so much Trent, I appreciate that.

  • @onenotesolo256
    @onenotesolo256 Pƙed rokem +3

    If Mark Knopfler scored a modern Bond film
.that section with the strat. Beautiful playing all the way through this video, sir. Really inspiring and very peaceful from start to finish.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +2

      Thank you Onenote. Inspiring and peaceful
. I’ll take that, thank you sir 😊

  • @contactmensink
    @contactmensink Pƙed rokem +3

    Why the heck don’t you do concerts man, you should!!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thank you Henk! Waiting for Joe B to call me up for his next Keeping the Blues Alive tour đŸ€ŁđŸ‘

  • @arans1732
    @arans1732 Pƙed 22 dny

    The sound is perfect! Really amazing!

  • @MonteChristo2112
    @MonteChristo2112 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    Well done. Lovely playing and that Les Paul custom. Thank you

  • @jonnybeck6723
    @jonnybeck6723 Pƙed rokem

    @12:00 ...I luv the 'James Bond' esque loop
    C'mere Ms. Mooneypenny...

  • @KelsterVonShredster
    @KelsterVonShredster Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    what great playing....i'm learning a lot just by watching.....

  • @Ryane994
    @Ryane994 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    Loved the little brothers in arms style jam at 12 minutes in 🎾 great playing from a fellow Scotsman 🏮󠁧󠁱󠁳󠁣󠁮󠁿

  • @rubbadubdub6543
    @rubbadubdub6543 Pƙed rokem

    That LP custom sounds just fantastic! ❀

  • @Tonetwisters
    @Tonetwisters Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    That first song sounded like a hymn ... whatever it was, it was beautiful!! And that green petal makes your Paul sound a bit like your Telecaster with the single coil. Maybe that's why you like it. And yes. Good on you, Paul. Amazing Grace is all we need ...

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      I think you’ve hit the nail on the head as regards the green pedal making my Les Paul more “Telecaster-like”. Cheers Tonetwisters 👍

  • @hdrkn5247
    @hdrkn5247 Pƙed rokem +1

    your playing is so beautiful! Thanks for this video!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you very much Hdrk N. I’m delighted you like my playing đŸ»

  • @hgostos
    @hgostos Pƙed rokem

    Loved it!

  • @freeseguitar-np4mh
    @freeseguitar-np4mh Pƙed rokem +1

    Man that was some lovely playing Paul🙌

  • @lloydloar1
    @lloydloar1 Pƙed rokem

    Beautiful playing! Fantastic tones!

  • @burtnekkid7970
    @burtnekkid7970 Pƙed rokem

    Lovely tones, as usual Paul. Very nice :)

  • @rodrigodelbao599
    @rodrigodelbao599 Pƙed rokem

    Great, Paul!. Lovely your tone. Thanks.

  • @Gaslight.Guitar
    @Gaslight.Guitar Pƙed rokem +2

    Awesome tones man! I love your playing in each and every video. Super inspiring to get better and also push out more videos. Rock on buddy!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you Gaslight Guitar! I’m chuffed you like my playing đŸ»

  • @johnmcelhaney8490
    @johnmcelhaney8490 Pƙed rokem

    I am lol you used to have 2 . Glad I discovered this place again. Your just great!

  • @Randy-dh9zr
    @Randy-dh9zr Pƙed rokem

    great playing..soulful and inspiring. Thanks for all your videos

  • @riffs66
    @riffs66 Pƙed rokem +1

    Spectacular playing and tones đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @neilhawkins1
    @neilhawkins1 Pƙed rokem

    Inspiring as always,don’t stop Paul.

  • @tobaccorich
    @tobaccorich Pƙed rokem

    Man. You got soul. Love your playing.

  • @barukpj6020
    @barukpj6020 Pƙed rokem +1

    THIS GIBSON HAS AN AMAZING TONE.... I LOVE IT

  • @tciii69
    @tciii69 Pƙed rokem

    Awesome as always Paul, your feel and tone are second to none, keep rockin' brother !!!!â˜źđŸŽžđŸŽ”

  • @williamweiss3620
    @williamweiss3620 Pƙed rokem

    Your such an generous musician and great teacher. Thank you Paul. Looking forward to meeting you some day. Love you all Bill.

  • @Nowandthen-zen
    @Nowandthen-zen Pƙed rokem

    Good stuff ,love that Oswald âœŒđŸ»đŸŽžđŸŽ¶

  • @frankbolam7812
    @frankbolam7812 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you Paul for another great video best wishes as always from Glasgow 🎾👍

  • @adrianjewell5995
    @adrianjewell5995 Pƙed rokem +1

    Lovely playing mate - whatever you play through!

  • @rorykarate
    @rorykarate Pƙed rokem +1

    Just beautiful playing, all the pedals and guitars compliment your style perfectly, well done



  • @johnsmith-ug5tp
    @johnsmith-ug5tp Pƙed rokem

    Very inspiring and exceptional phrasing and tone. 😁 Love your rendition of Amazing Grace. 👍👏

  • @stephencameron2603
    @stephencameron2603 Pƙed rokem +2

    Gosh, Paul...as usual, that is some of the most beautiful, inspiring and soulful playing one can listen to on guitar. Thanks for sharing your pedalboard. I guess you could say I came for the pedals, stayed for the music!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Well thank you Stephen, I’m delighted you liked it! Cheers for such lovely words 👍

  • @michaelnc4450
    @michaelnc4450 Pƙed rokem

    Another great post Paul!😎👍

  • @JJOhns-fy4tl
    @JJOhns-fy4tl Pƙed rokem

    oh man Paul, always come to learn and find myself lean back, closing my eyes and enjoy. (Well, you inspire me to play afterwards, so it is some kind educational anyway.) Thank You fĂŒr your wonderful content

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you J.J. Ohns. Genuinely, that makes me smile, so thank you đŸ»đŸ‘

  • @vibetone355
    @vibetone355 Pƙed rokem

    Some great pedals you got, but most of all the gift of a great set of ears to make them sound good ❀❀❀❀

  • @petergoddard1960
    @petergoddard1960 Pƙed rokem +1

    Not a single pedal out of place. I think you've got it nailed. Absolutely adore the Flint, I'll be grabbing one of those 'tout de suite'!

  • @SomeKindOfMadman
    @SomeKindOfMadman Pƙed rokem

    Very cool and practical board, amazing playing as always too

  • @TweedToneKing
    @TweedToneKing Pƙed rokem

    Fantastic playing as always Paul. Love the Page! I have one too. One of my favs. Cheers

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks TweedToneKing 👍. And good to hear we’re “Page Twins”.

  • @derrickholmes2586
    @derrickholmes2586 Pƙed rokem +1

    That Tele sounds fabulous clean.

  • @scottpickett9779
    @scottpickett9779 Pƙed rokem

    Excellent pedal board and as always beautiful playing. Also congrats on getting on the score board for Uncle Larry's bending contest.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you Scott 👍. And yes it was a thrill being mentioned by Uncle Larry!

  • @davidpepper442
    @davidpepper442 Pƙed rokem

    Your playing is a good lesson in restraint when it comes to effects pedals Paul. Love the sound of your Tele with the Strymon Flint! Cheers

  • @Samana009
    @Samana009 Pƙed rokem +1

    Some of the most beautiful tones I've heard on your channel and on youtube all together. Try to put a good fuzz on the mix. It is not really not necessary, but it will compliment.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you Ivan, your comment has made my day! And I’ll certainly consider a good fuzz.

  • @mooseymoose
    @mooseymoose Pƙed rokem

    Good setup, somewhat similar to mine in function if not exact brands. Major difference is I have a comp/boost/eq pedal in front of the rest. Also have an EHX Attack Decay for a weird metallic cello effect. I have yet to find a trem that is compelling enough to use. Well, except for a Magnatone Stereo Twilighter but I don’t have room for that monstrosity! Such are the vicissitudes of gear.

  • @graemero5532
    @graemero5532 Pƙed rokem

    The LP Custom stole the show for me this time. What beautiful sounding guitar. The fact you dont overdo the overdrive lets me hear the character of all your great guitars. Cheers Paul 👍

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thank you Graeme 👍. I gotta agree
. when I watch it back, it really pops! Cheers Graeme

  • @maxwellfan55
    @maxwellfan55 Pƙed rokem

    Colours within an artist's pallet. I decided to paint my sound with the full range of Marshall pedals, plus a cry-baby. I just love the simplicity and styling of the Marshall range of pedals, but I would like to add a Frequout for sure.
    Thanks for the glimpse, Paul, still loving the sound of that Black Beauty.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks Maxwellfan55. I’m delighted you like the black beauty. I’m a lucky man 😊

  • @archiekay274
    @archiekay274 Pƙed rokem

    Got to say Paul, your " mainstream" delay tone is awesome.I would take that any day. The rest of the board with your tasteful playing sounds wonderful. Good video thanks for sharing.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you Archie! I’m delighted you like my delay tone, especially as I don’t consider myself particularly experienced with that effect. Cheers Archie đŸ»

  • @gordonlaw5530
    @gordonlaw5530 Pƙed rokem

    Another classic video Paul! your guitar playing is so heart felt! look forward to hearing your Jazzmaster when you receive it! I have had to put 10's on my jazzmaster as it was going out of tune a lot with the 9's on there! all the best. cheer Gordon.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks Gordon. That’s interesting about your Jazzmaster doing better with 10s
. My spec sheet with Nick actually has mine with 12s, flatwound, and tuned down 1 tone to D standard. So that’s how it will be when I unbox it. But who knows, I’ll be doing various experiments over the year to see where it’s sweet spot lies.

  • @JoePerkinsMusic
    @JoePerkinsMusic Pƙed rokem +2

    Amazing playing mate...that Kingsley is such a reliable pedal for sounding fantastic!! 🙂

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Hi Joe, thank you for stopping by my wee CZcams channel, delighted you liked my playing. Actually, the Strat I was playing has a bit of Joe Perkins in it
. In that you kindly answered a question on one of your own Q&A videos where you suggested I could “beef up” the tones on a Strat by adding base plates (telecaster style). And so that’s what we have here and I love that guitar. So thank you Joe 👍

  • @kennygame
    @kennygame Pƙed rokem

    Beautiful. I thought the sweet cream would make it on the board before the Kafir Lime. Probably couldn't go wrong either way.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Hi Kennygame. You’re right, the Sweet Cream is a long time favourite of mine. The only reason it’s not on the main board is because I’d class it as “full frequency”
.. and I think the Kingsley Page just pips it to the post on that front. And the Kafir Lime does a particular thing to my sunburst Les Paul, by trimming out certain bass frequencies and adding a particularly attractive set of honky mids 😊

  • @sega62s
    @sega62s Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    gotta love that telecaster, looks like a custom shop $$$$$$$

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci +1

      Thanks Sega. And yes, it’s a custom shop ‘52 reissue. I’m a lucky boy.

    • @sega62s
      @sega62s Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 love your chords progression in many of your music pieces, do you use modulation often?

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      @@sega62sThanks. Actually, I probably use modulation around 15% of the time - specifically Tremolo, maybe sometimes my JHS Emperor (pitch shifting vibrato). And I’ve always got reverb on 😊

    • @sega62s
      @sega62s Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 sorry , I meant to modulate from one key to another key 
.thx

  • @johnwylde8232
    @johnwylde8232 Pƙed rokem +1

    Always, always a pleasure to watch you play.

  • @aleksanderwasilewski5686

    Kocham sƂuchać jak grasz ,uczysz .Masz wielki talent.

  • @valueofnothing2487
    @valueofnothing2487 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    This sounds so much better than the Katana i was just listening to.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      That’s interesting, because I just read your comment on the Katana video. Yes, I must say I do love the valve amp.

    • @valueofnothing2487
      @valueofnothing2487 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      @@paulstaffordcook8799
      It sounds good when you are listening, and then you hear the tube amp and you go, oh, yeah, that's better!

  • @martonjancsak
    @martonjancsak Pƙed rokem +1

    You've got some Knopfler in your tone!

  • @denmar355
    @denmar355 Pƙed rokem

    Love to hear a jam with PSC and Simon Jarrett. Both these guys are so musical.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Well thank you Denis. Personally, I’d be mighty intimidated and yet thrilled. He’s got such a “touch”.

  • @Paul-D
    @Paul-D Pƙed rokem

    I will literally watch anything with that tele in it hahaha
    Only to carry on watching and get the treat of the others! Awesome stuff - by the way you demoed these pedals exceptionally well, nobody knows how hard it is to demo a pedalboard until you try it yourself, its bloody hard work to try and force it instead of them just being used in the background haha.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you Paul! (And sorry for late reply, just catching up đŸ€Ł). I remember you saying you were a fan of that Tele on an earlier vid. Yes, it’s a real treat to face my amp and hear the Tele’s warm tones coming forth. In fact, I’m about to upload another vid later this evening, where the Tele is the star performer. Anyway, cheers Paul đŸ˜ŠđŸ»

    • @Paul-D
      @Paul-D Pƙed rokem

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 ill go check it out! Hopefully the Oswald isnt too far away right?!

  • @dalemoehnke4526
    @dalemoehnke4526 Pƙed rokem

    Your JR has a great sound

  • @christianscazzieri
    @christianscazzieri Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    Now, Paul, you gotta explain me this: how come everything you play sound so tasteful and impeccably executed? You better come up with a good answer to this... :)))

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      What a great question! Firstly, thank you 🙏 . Secondly, it’s about “touch” and making sure that not a single note sounds amateurish. If it does? Don’t play it! I did a video on this, so perhaps that will explain it czcams.com/video/bPR3FBBeAOo/video.htmlsi=Wf-dOwXJySE23ltV. Ultimately, it’s down to picking pressure, dynamics, vibrato (or deliberate lack thereof), and love for each note, as though you’re caring for it. Sorry, that was all a bit nerdy, but you get the idea đŸ€Ł

  • @mortonwilson795
    @mortonwilson795 Pƙed rokem

    Beautiful playing, Paul. I love the way you have refined your rig matching individual pedals to each guitar - subtle and tasteful. The guitars are all gorgeous but the sound you have from the Oswald Strat blows me away every time you use it. Flint is one I go to a lot when going direct into the board - it seems to cover the Fender Spring and Tremolo really well and the Plate is cool. TC Electronics seem to turn out nice delays - I rely on the Alter Ego because it gives me the warbly tape delays I had when I used WEM Kopicat & Roland Space Echo in the 70s. The Effectrode Blackbird Valve Pre-Amp Pedal has become my 'always on' for 3 great Fender / Dumblish options. I think I want a Freqout now - fun, fun, fun! 😀 P.S. re: OD - your collection is impeccable! I will be looking into the Page & the Hagerman! I have relied on the HotCake made my my friend Paul Crowther in NZ since the 70s - recently got his 'Double HotCake' which offers 3 distinct OD sounds - I believe Mark Knopfler uses a HotCake with pretty well every guitarist in NZ!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thank you so much Martin for those compliments. On a different note I might watch some videos of that Alter Ego pedal you talk about
.

    • @mortonwilson795
      @mortonwilson795 Pƙed rokem

      Paul, The Alter Ego x 4 allows you to set up 3 independent delays, e.g. Space Echo dotted 8ths, WEM slap-back, Echoplex 8th notes and flip between them with the foot switches with the 4th switch for Tap Tempo - great for live work.

  • @Blues-man.
    @Blues-man. Pƙed rokem

    MatĂ© anything you play sounds great, I really like the tube overdrive, but let’s face reality you could play a inexpensive guitar and amp and it would sound amazing !

  • @gwbuilder5779
    @gwbuilder5779 Pƙed rokem

    Hey Paul, Christmas is coming!đŸ˜‚đŸ˜‚đŸ€Ł
    Clearly you have the pedals that make your world go round.
    Funny how you don't miss the short stayers from last year and can't live without the ones you kept.
    The truth is, every signature guitar player we know has a distinct sound for the exact same reason, once they found it they never changed it.đŸ€™

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      As always, your observations and your words are wise Gw. Thanks man.

    • @gwbuilder5779
      @gwbuilder5779 Pƙed rokem

      @@paulstaffordcook8799
      That's how this old musician rolls.đŸ€Ș
      Actually it's just a reminder that regardless of all the opinions out there, what we like is what we like.
      I know sometimes the comment section can get a bit demanding with, you should do this or you should do that, but finding the groove that works for you and hits the old sweet spot in your ear is all that matters.đŸ˜‰đŸ€™

  • @veganstevenmusic
    @veganstevenmusic Pƙed rokem

    playing is class lad,

  • @chuckbouscaren3898
    @chuckbouscaren3898 Pƙed rokem

    Hi Paul great sounding pedals! Now, if you could just get serious and learn to play those guitars, hehehe. As always I love your playing my friend. That combination of the R9 (?) and the Kafir Lime-and whatever other variables - sounds like Mark Knopfler tone.. Those are some delicious tones Paul!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks Chuck. And yes, I think you’ve hit the nail on the head with the R9 / Kafir Lime sounding like Knopfler tone. I watched Brothers in Arms “Live in Berlin 2007”
. And bingo, that’s the tone I hear when I play that combination. I’m delighted you noticed 👍

  • @stratpod
    @stratpod Pƙed rokem

    some tasty stuff there boy, of course the strat's ma fav but that custom has got something special going on. I keep wondering how much the sound would change on all the pedals if your playing at stage volume, you might end up changing your mind on the favorite ones. As alway in absolute awe of your playing, yer jist guid pal :) thanks for posting and making up all feel totally inadequate

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Well thank you Charlie, and I’m delighted you liked how the LP Custom sounded
. I agree. By the way, you make a good point about how things would change at gig volume
. I’d be curious to find out. I guess I should join a band and find out đŸ€Ł

  • @murrayguitarpickups9545
    @murrayguitarpickups9545 Pƙed rokem

    I've recently bought a Tone City Golden Plexi and its the best "Marshall in a box" I've ever played from sweet cleans to the full Van Halen

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Hi Ben. Yeah, these Tone City pedals can be awesome, and such a great price and a small footprint too.

  • @maxpeck4154
    @maxpeck4154 Pƙed rokem

    I'll never get rid of my V1 Strymon Flint. It's the only pedal I use (I have a wah if needed and an El Cap but it's rarely used). It's an always on pedal for me.

  • @konnektlive
    @konnektlive Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

    You're an inspiration Paul. Pedals are fine, gears are nice, but your playing is very melodic, full of musical nuances and lively harmonies. Your touch on the guitar just sounds pure, genuine and I love your honest approach to music in general. I don't know if you consider yourself a spiritual person, but to me, this touch, and this amount of musicality only flows from within someone who has a spiritual inner life indeed... Cheers!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

      Wow, a big smile appeared on my face there, as I read your words! It’s funny, I AM on a bit of a journey as regards spirituality, so it’s very interesting to me that you picked up on that. Spirituality is such a personal and private thing and so I never really speak about it. But the subject is very interesting to me and I watch lots of CZcams videos around spirituality, mindfulness, and stories from those who have had near death experiences. Let’s just say I believe I am a spiritual being, who is down here having a human experience. And I’m loving it.

    • @konnektlive
      @konnektlive Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 Exactly. To be honest, and as you said it yourself, there is no need to 'talk' about THAT which stands beyond language... (good) Music is such a magical medium through which the ineffability of the divine manifests... I've studied theoretical physics years ago, but then went back to my roots as a musician. Even though the income isn't ideal, but now I'm only doing tutoring, studio sessions, and soundtracks (mostly for video games), no complaining either. I'm all the way on the other side of the planet in Australia, but if I was closer, I'd have loved to do a jam or something with you. Cheers!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

      @@konnektlive I like what you’re saying. Cheers and I wish you every success with your music.

  • @Taffafilms
    @Taffafilms Pƙed rokem

    Fan..............................................................tastic playing!

  • @wjewell63
    @wjewell63 Pƙed rokem

    Very nice man..đŸ‘âœŒïž

    • @adrianjewell5995
      @adrianjewell5995 Pƙed rokem

      Two Jewell’s commenting! We must be related!

    • @wjewell63
      @wjewell63 Pƙed rokem

      @@adrianjewell5995 ha......maybe...👍my jewell roots are in Michigan..

    • @adrianjewell5995
      @adrianjewell5995 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@wjewell63 Ah...I'm in the UK - origins in the south, Devon & Cornwall, where I think the name originated (way back) We both have good taste in guitar players!

    • @wjewell63
      @wjewell63 Pƙed rokem

      @@adrianjewell5995 absolutely and thanks for the info on the name ..one day I'll do some research....👍

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thank you wjewell63 👍

  • @yousse132
    @yousse132 Pƙed rokem

    Hey man, your playing is amazing. Kinda reminiscent of Jeremy Spencer's from Fleetwood Mac. Especially on his recent album Boundless, you should check him out. Amazing player. Check out his song boundless, beautiful song.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thanks Youssef123, I’m delighted you like my playing. And I’ll go check out Jeremy Spencer’s “Boundless”. Cheers

    • @yousse132
      @yousse132 Pƙed rokem

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 you’re an inspiration

  • @pkflash2004
    @pkflash2004 Pƙed rokem +1

    Paul, you're a mighty fine musician. I like the way you make the most of whatever sound you are using and the dynamic range that's available to you. Your style is very tasteful - you are not mainstream by anybody's definition. Some of your playing sounds like a cross between Mark Knopfler and Marc Ribot. If Tom waits ever needs a new guitarist he could do alot worse than you!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      I’m enjoying reading your comment pkflash! Thank you Sir, I’m delighted you like my playing. Cheers đŸ»

  • @stratofig
    @stratofig Pƙed rokem

    What happened to your Harlot? You said it was your favorite a year ago. Glad you still have the Page. Which one replaced the Harlot, and why? Thank you!

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Great question. The Harlot remains the single best overdrive I’ve ever tried. Sadly, it was only on loan from a kind subscriber
.. hence I had to send it back. It was quite something!

  • @jordanmulvihill9195
    @jordanmulvihill9195 Pƙed rokem

    The sauce from 2:20 - 2:42 is unreal

  • @jonnybeck6723
    @jonnybeck6723 Pƙed rokem

    I hate to break it to you but if your friends can't tell you then...(?),
    You and (it) sound great no matter which what

  • @FraserLGuitar
    @FraserLGuitar Pƙed rokem

    Tone for days!

  • @lankisherjohn8262
    @lankisherjohn8262 Pƙed rokem +1

    Hello Paul,
    I watched this & some of your other videos last night.
    I don't own any pedals - yet - but was wondering, a bit like Desert Island Discs, if you were forced to pick just three pedals to keep from both boards, which ones would you choose?
    Thanks again,
    John

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +2

      What a great question LankisherJohn
.. OK, my 3 desert island pedals would be: Strymon Flint, Kingsley Page, and my Kafir Lime. A man could go far with these 3 and be extremely satisfied.

  • @jonnybeck6723
    @jonnybeck6723 Pƙed rokem

    @4:44 ...at least I know you're not OCD

  • @blackie75
    @blackie75 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    That Custom is a thing of beauty my friend. You ever hook that board up through the Boss Katana?
    PS: forgot to ask, what amp are you actually running through here?

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

      Thanks Blackie 👍. Actually, I no longer have the Katana
. although I kinda regret selling it. The amp I’m running here is my trusty Cornell Romany 12.

    • @blackie75
      @blackie75 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 Ah, that's interesting, great sounding amp. Cheers

  • @warmachine2098
    @warmachine2098 Pƙed rokem

    Sweet! What pickups are loaded in your Telecaster?

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thanks Warmachine 20. My Tele has a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound in the bridge and a Bare Knuckle Stormy Monday in the neck. I love that guitar and don’t want to ever change it. Delighted you like it 😊

  • @stratjed
    @stratjed Pƙed rokem

    As a friend . Bro, that T-shirt ?

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Ah shit, really? I’ve been scared to wear it because I originally felt it looked a bit “suspect”. Then my wife said I looked good in it. And so I’m wearing it again tonight, on a video I intend to release letter this evening. And now you’ve confirmed my fears
.

  • @lorenzo.n
    @lorenzo.n Pƙed rokem

    Hi Paul, I can’t remember if you already talked about it, which strings are you using?

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Hi goodkat 66. Generally I use 10s on Fenders and 11s on Gibsons. But special mention to the black LP Custom
.. that’s wearing 12s and they’re Flatwound. And it’s down to E flat. Hope this helps. 👍

    • @lorenzo.n
      @lorenzo.n Pƙed rokem

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 Thanks so much! I thought they were lighter, surprisingly you manage to be so expressive, with bending and vibrato, even with higher gauges
 well done!

  • @hdrkn5247
    @hdrkn5247 Pƙed rokem +2

    what amp are you using in this video?

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Hi Hdrk. It’s my Cornell Romany 12. I’ve had it for a few years now and I just love it. Perfect for bedroom volume valve tones.

  • @SergioAureo
    @SergioAureo Pƙed rokem

    Paul, very beautiful sounds and inspiring playing, as always. How do you describe the Page vs Broadcast used as a boost? What do you like more on the Page?
 I own a Broadcast but the Page is really tempting
 I also play a Cornell amp but it is a Plexi 7 :-)

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      Hi Sergio. Yes, I’d say the Page’s specialty is to bring valve “warmth” to your signal. And the nature of the Overdrive is full frequency (as opposed to cutting bass etc). It’s best described as
.. well, “gorgeous”. And very “low gain”. The Broadcast however has a stronger personality
.. it specialises in bringing the slightly “lo-fi” tones from recording consoles from the 60’s. It’s also lovely and warm but it definitely has an almost fuzzy hint to the tone. I applaud it for that. And I love that it’s not “transparent” (like a Greer Amps Lightspeed”). Hope this helps 👍

    • @SergioAureo
      @SergioAureo Pƙed rokem

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 thanks Paul for taking the time to produce such a detailed response. Your “gorgeous” classification will make things hard for me to let the Page pass by :-).

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      @@SergioAureo Well whatever you do, DON’T watch Simon Jarrett’s videos demo’ing it
. Or you’ll be reaching for credit cards left right and centre. That man could make a lemon sound incredible.

    • @SergioAureo
      @SergioAureo Pƙed rokem

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 problem is: I already watched them 😝

  • @stephenandvyn4719
    @stephenandvyn4719 Pƙed rokem

    Do you have a reason for keeping your power supply on top using up pedal space ?

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Hi StephenandVyn. Yes, my Zuma allows for 8 pedals, no more. And so I’m at full capacity. Since I can’t power any more pedals I may as well use the available space on the board to display the Zuma. This also allows me better access to the cables that run to and from the brick, which makes trouble shooting or changing pedal connections a little easier. I also like the look of the Zuma, it’s quite attractive. I guess I could power more than 8 pedals by using daisy chains etc
. but no, less is more. Eight pedals is more than enough 😊

    • @stephenandvyn4719
      @stephenandvyn4719 Pƙed rokem

      @@paulstaffordcook8799 That makes perfect sense, thanks. Also the pedaltrain looks similar to mine so maybe you would have to modify it to raise it high enough to give clearance for the power supply underneath like I had to do for my 1 spot.

  • @johnianknox1629
    @johnianknox1629 Pƙed rokem

    Auld yin, I've realised I've been neglecting you with the gags lately so here's a ahem catch up 1. A young fella is out on the pull and he chats up a punk rocker girl, at closing time he says "want to come back to my place for some fun ?", she says "oh yes", so they're getting down to it when she says "I hope your using protection ", he says "Don't you worry about that ", she stops him again and says "gonnae put on some music", he says "oh for Christ's sake, ok", so he's fumbling around in the dark and puts on the first CD he finds, she says "is that Johnny Rotten you put on ?", he says "no, I've only used it once before ". 2. A old fella is walking through the park when he sees a huge rottweiler coming towards him, he starts panicking but it starts humping his leg, he says "get off me you big ugly bastard ", the dog starts growing and snarling, he says "ok then, be as quick as you can ". 3. Fella gets home from work and his missus asks " did you enjoy your sandwiches today Darling ?", he says "actually no, what was that filling ?", she says "crab paste", he says "where did you get it from ?", she says "The CHEMIST". Take care kid.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem +1

      “Is that Johnny Rotten?” đŸ€Ł. That’s a cracker John đŸ»

  • @thedoc1210
    @thedoc1210 Pƙed rokem

    pedals shmedals. You have "it"

  • @YOutsider
    @YOutsider Pƙed rokem

    seriously! your simple recording signal path kills just about anything i’ve heard on the CZcams. and i watch a lot of guitar vids.

    • @paulstaffordcook8799
      @paulstaffordcook8799  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks man, I’m delighted you like the simplicity and the tones. Cheers đŸ»

  • @harrytuttle8161
    @harrytuttle8161 Pƙed rokem

    If I could have 3 pedals that I don't have , I want the Strymon Big Sky , The Keeley Darkside , and the Paul Landers Fly Rig .