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  • Marc Bolan's Les Paul - the Trigger's Broom of the guitar world...
    Forum thread: www.mylespaul.com/threads/pos...
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    Key points:
    0:00 Intro
    0:07 JAM!
    1:53 Marc's Les Paul
    2:48 '59 Burst?
    3:40 Our first view of the guitar
    4:21 Its many renecks
    5:35 JAM!
    7:28 Finding Marc's stolen guitar?
    8:57 JAM! (Cardinal Black - Warm Love)
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Komentáře • 179

  • @jremi
    @jremi Před rokem +102

    This guy knows how to make a guitar sing. It sounds as if the guitar itself enjoys the playing as much as we do. :)

    • @pascoharmonica8560
      @pascoharmonica8560 Před rokem +1

      yeah chris is the best guitarist in the world 2nd to me

    • @godawg1023
      @godawg1023 Před rokem +1

      Well said, my friend.

    • @sixslinger9951
      @sixslinger9951 Před rokem +3

      his signature slides into and out of notes are killer sounding.

    • @patcaza6166
      @patcaza6166 Před rokem

      perfect symbiosis

    • @annunacky4463
      @annunacky4463 Před rokem +1

      He is a smooth operator for sure. Love his feel and composition skilz.

  • @terrybuckwalter2340
    @terrybuckwalter2340 Před rokem +15

    Chris Buck, I have to tell you that in the world of guitar players you are a singular joy to listen to! You have gone beyond simply playing and are now an artist who has command of the instrument and can express yourself perfectly. I literally feel more alive after listening to you! You should be touring the world and be recognized by music fans everywhere. Thank you for being the person that we have come to know through your music.

  • @batheavy2834
    @batheavy2834 Před dnem

    I love this. Bolan is super underrated, but when u dig into his rig it’s very cool with transistor heads etc and a massive tone. Great singer/songwriter and sadly missed by fans. ❤

  • @waynepatton689
    @waynepatton689 Před rokem +19

    Coolest thing is you’re a killer musician, a gear head of sorts AND are super accessible and like, normal dude! Love FFWs man!!!

  • @gageeb66
    @gageeb66 Před rokem +16

    Chris is such a bad ass player! Damn!!!!!! The emotion and technique of which he plays is untouched, he has his own sound!!!

    • @sgholt
      @sgholt Před rokem +3

      He is kinda the Uncle Larry (Tom Bukovac) of his side of the pond.. :p I am waiting for more recordings of Cardinal Black

  • @SihingAlexanderHammer
    @SihingAlexanderHammer Před rokem +29

    Absolutely amazing playing ❤ Thanks for the ongoing inspiration Chris 🫡

  • @stevenwoods6093
    @stevenwoods6093 Před rokem +5

    That.....was one of the most soulful leads I've ever heard

  • @johnsmith-oh2xo
    @johnsmith-oh2xo Před 11 měsíci +2

    Pardon my french but you never fucking cease to amaze me with your playing man you are it brother the cream of the crop love that intro jam.....

  • @andrewsim9180
    @andrewsim9180 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Bolan Les Paul 1973 (2nd half of) Carsmile smith : One of guitar history's most sublime pieces, in both composition & execution. A fine demonstration of the expressive emotion of the les Paul sound.

  • @richmacer2108
    @richmacer2108 Před rokem +3

    Lovely guitar and great playing, but you know, I would much rather Mark was back on this earth. I was eleven in '71, and his hits rocked the boys, his looks rocked the girls. R.I.P. the most amazing talent.

  • @Andrelix67
    @Andrelix67 Před rokem +2

    What an epic song in the start of the video!!!

  • @williamadamsmusic3025
    @williamadamsmusic3025 Před rokem +5

    One of the amazing things about Chris Buck is that he doesn't use his pinky finger that often, usually just the first three fingers on the fretting hand! 😮

  • @aisle_of_view
    @aisle_of_view Před rokem +3

    You and Tim Pierce are in the pantheon of great players. Always a treat to hear you belt one out.

  • @stevefisher2121
    @stevefisher2121 Před rokem +3

    Just about the only guitar player that amazes me EVERY time I watch you play!!!!!

  • @jamessherlock6011
    @jamessherlock6011 Před rokem +9

    Fantastic and emotional playing, Chris. Keep playing and inspiring us all!!!!!! ☺

  • @rogerbranton7596
    @rogerbranton7596 Před rokem +4

    Nice bit o' Buick McKane, played Chris Buck style!

  • @tommcintyre5608
    @tommcintyre5608 Před rokem +11

    Always look forward to Friday fretworks and watch it as soon as it pops up. Sounds great !

  • @lnugent1000
    @lnugent1000 Před rokem +2

    I don’t even have to see the video. I can listen to about 20 seconds and tell that it’s Chris Buck playing …very unique sound!

  • @thezootsuits8151
    @thezootsuits8151 Před rokem +2

    It has a monster sound. Just shows, it doesn't have to be a "Holy Grail" late-50s rarity to sound great. Lovely!

  • @tuckermb6288
    @tuckermb6288 Před rokem +2

    That into jam was something special! Great video.

  • @michaelrice500
    @michaelrice500 Před rokem +1

    I always learn something cool when I watch these; thanks Chris!

  • @christopherhinton9493

    Really enjoyed your playing on this video, especially the intro section - had to listen to it a couple of times for some reason. Thanks for posting.

  • @ChrisSmith-yg4ql
    @ChrisSmith-yg4ql Před rokem +2

    My favorite Jam section so far. I always enjoy watching you play and your content is amazing. Thank you for another great video.

  • @mnw533
    @mnw533 Před 6 měsíci

    A wonderful episode and that Jam from 0.08 is absolutely beautiful...can't stop listening to it!

  • @user-vm7ou3hv6h
    @user-vm7ou3hv6h Před rokem +7

    Great history lesson! You could pretty much play a broom and make it sound amazing. Definitely one of the most passionate players out there. Cheers mate!

  • @GRBAquatics
    @GRBAquatics Před rokem +3

    AwesomeThankyou

  • @ukphonebook
    @ukphonebook Před rokem

    The finesse and melody of your playing is astounding.

  • @marcusmood4310
    @marcusmood4310 Před rokem +9

    I’ve always loved the Custom neck with the block inlays and the design on the headstock. The first custom I fell in love with was the white one Randy Rhonda played with Ozzy. Chris has the best feel in the game by the way!

  • @MadDrummer100000
    @MadDrummer100000 Před rokem

    That intro song is amazing! Such a beautiful melody with a very tasteful note choice!

  • @Relayer6a
    @Relayer6a Před rokem +1

    I'm always complaining that when people do demos of guitars they always keep the volume on 10. The tone changes so much when you back off the volume, even a little. Especially the neck pickup. Which you did turn it down to about 8 or so at one point. That will make almost no difference in the actual volume, but it sweetens the sound up a lot.
    Most people who think the Les Paul, and humbuckers in general, are dark on the neck pickup have never heard them with the guitar volume backed off. There's a reason it's really common (standard?) for Les Paul players to use two positions only, ignoring the center switch position, with rhythm volume set on the neck and maxed out volume on the bridge for solos.
    Great episode, BTW. I always appreciate when you talk about the history of guitars. Most guys doing these presentations don't do it from a player's perspective. It's more from a historian's perspective, or collectors, with some catchy phrases and buzzwords thrown in. There's a guy, who's name unfortunately escapes me right now. He's Swedish, or from somewhere near their, (lol) who does a lot of vintage amp reviews and he reminds me of you when he demos. You listen to him and you immediately understand why those amps are so revered and sought after. He holds them in revere too, just like you do with these guitars.

  • @ryanatwood5455
    @ryanatwood5455 Před rokem

    Chris I know it's good when my eyes start to water. You have a gift from above!

  • @michaelodria1986
    @michaelodria1986 Před rokem +1

    This video was very informative. Thank you Chris. I never knew about this Les Paul history.

  • @brocluno01
    @brocluno01 Před 10 měsíci

    Over time I have become enamored of your Friday Fret Works playing. It seems so thoughtful as in thought through to display or emphasize something ... Much more intriguing than most demo plays. Well done and keep up the good works 😊

  • @sgholt
    @sgholt Před rokem +2

    Thanks, Chris, your playing is just mesmerizing...thanks ;)

  • @timothymallon
    @timothymallon Před rokem +8

    I remember when the Les Paul was "found" and posted on the MyLesPaul forum. I remember at the time a lot of people quite upset over it being suddenly "found" If I recall, Antiques Roadshow had been enlisted on another of Marc's guitars and refused to touch it considering it's origin. Marc had a lot of stuff stolen and the night of the accident, as I understand it, his house was ransacked and a lot of stuff was taken that night

    • @user-sk2rm9vy4n
      @user-sk2rm9vy4n Před 3 měsíci +1

      But not the Les Paul. That was stolen during Bolan's lifetime. He played a late 70's standard for his last gigs and TV appearances.

  • @mikemaras8874
    @mikemaras8874 Před rokem +2

    Thank You Chris for the great story and great inspiring playing you and your band must come and play for us in the USA.

  • @PeterMoore350
    @PeterMoore350 Před rokem

    I love watching your videos coz your playing style is like I play when I’m sitting on the sofa and watching videos with a fave Solar, Ibanez etc.
    cheers from NZ 😎🤘🎸

  • @gofastly9989
    @gofastly9989 Před rokem +2

    Again nice play Chris

  • @pierheadjump
    @pierheadjump Před rokem +3

    ⚓️ Thanks Chris 😎

  • @doctorpresident5681
    @doctorpresident5681 Před rokem +2

    HOLY!! Playing 0:59 - 1:00 on a loop now

  • @guitarcrappy
    @guitarcrappy Před rokem

    Nice fretwork buddy! Good backing track too! Always appreciate the history lesson in my fav subject!

  • @papablue3015
    @papablue3015 Před rokem

    Love T-Rex! I was in 7th grade when i first heard him. bought all his albums! Had his poster on my wall for years! My parents hated it! 😅 thanks 😊 just remembered mark and my father both died sept 1977 the year i graduated from high school! Bummer year!

  • @neilevans6229
    @neilevans6229 Před rokem +3

    Nice to see you giving Mark Bolan some love great playing as always !!!!

  • @billkeaveney1526
    @billkeaveney1526 Před rokem +2

    Cheers Chris, i loved his music.

  • @sYnchr0_
    @sYnchr0_ Před rokem +2

    That intro solo...... *claps*

  • @chrisforever1255
    @chrisforever1255 Před rokem +2

    Amazing playing!
    Greetings from Germany!

  • @stevekannes89
    @stevekannes89 Před rokem +1

    Great as always Chris! 👍🎸

  • @glenfarina3027
    @glenfarina3027 Před rokem +1

    on Sunday I'm sitting outside a tea room in Bath UK and this guys walks past pushing a stroller who looks exactly like Chris Buck. I'm sure it was him. I've travelled all the way from Australia and chanced upon this young guitar genius and I was too stunned to move or speak!

    • @ChrisBuckGuitar
      @ChrisBuckGuitar  Před rokem +1

      Ah, mate! You should have said hello! Hopefully we’ll be coming down under some day soon 🙂

    • @glenfarina3027
      @glenfarina3027 Před rokem

      @@ChrisBuckGuitar FARK it WAS you!! I had a similar experience with Jimmy Page last time I was in the UK!

  • @IainFrame
    @IainFrame Před rokem

    Beautiful work at the start, Chris. I particularly loved that section from 1:10 to 1:13 and that string rake was 🔥

  • @darrellminx5459
    @darrellminx5459 Před rokem +2

    Great playing as always Chris. Nice video.
    Cheers from Hawaii

  • @ToddTheJoker
    @ToddTheJoker Před rokem +4

    Thanks Chris, I did not know that full story, quite amazing really. Such a tragic end to that talented young man!

  • @rocknrollmandolin
    @rocknrollmandolin Před rokem +1

    Marc is probably my favorite guitarist I think. He had a great ear for pop writing but also could do some soloing that was good but not meandering. If anyone has a favorite solo of his, let me know, i always like finding more stuff from him.

    • @michaelcameron2292
      @michaelcameron2292 Před rokem

      Highway Knees and Carsmile Smith and Rabbit Fighter are 3 that stand out

  • @kma86
    @kma86 Před rokem

    Your playing at the beginning of the video was so beautiful! It almost made me wept!

  • @adamodeluca9202
    @adamodeluca9202 Před rokem +4

    WoW Chris!!! Your sound is……..wonderfull!! I love this sound!!! 😊😊🎸🎸🎸🙏👏👏👏👏👏🤗🤗🇮🇹👏👏🤗

  • @roscius6204
    @roscius6204 Před rokem

    That squishy bend your rocking has become the most defining element in your style. 👍👍

  • @michaelhiggs8657
    @michaelhiggs8657 Před rokem +1

    Marc did have some oddball's. I remember playing a Black Beauty which when we took it to Kingfisher music (Fleet) turned out to be a re-sprayed gold top.

  • @JONNIE_ROCKER
    @JONNIE_ROCKER Před rokem

    Intro was awesome Chris 👍👍🍺

  • @lm8404
    @lm8404 Před rokem +4

    Great video.. going to dive in to some R-Rex now… it’s been a min!
    How about Peter Greens Les Paul… it pretty famous to and has been changed a number of time..

  • @snowdevil7727
    @snowdevil7727 Před rokem +2

    Nice playing!

  • @jozsefizsak
    @jozsefizsak Před rokem +1

    Splendid!

  • @paulketchupwitheverything767

    Lovely guitar. I like relatively plain top Les Pauls where you can see the grain in the maple but they are not overly figured with lots of flame or bird's eyes. For me they start looking like a piece of furniture when the wood gets too fancy.
    Around the same era MIck Ronson's LP Custom with its sanded top was another prominent instrument. Much later Gibson Les Paul Raw Power Standards, with a plain, non glossy maple top look good to me as well. Great playing, as always. Thanks Chris.

  • @mariolafontaine5853
    @mariolafontaine5853 Před rokem

    Jeeeeez was a good story and passionate playing!

  • @davegallagher7428
    @davegallagher7428 Před rokem

    Interesting video, that’s more necks on one single LP than I have ever heard of. I’ve had my Radioshop CS63’s for about a month and they are wonderful.

  • @403elle
    @403elle Před rokem

    Wow that sounds great

  • @musikus7092
    @musikus7092 Před rokem +1

    That middle position sounds great

  • @davidevans3175
    @davidevans3175 Před rokem +2

    Chris makes music for the beauty and emotion. Rob Chapman makes sound to be cool to his shredder friends, who also make sound.

  • @rocknrollguitar
    @rocknrollguitar Před rokem +1

    Great one

  • @glenmaxwell3465
    @glenmaxwell3465 Před rokem

    Firstly What a glorious instrument matched by heart felt playing

  • @NBrad100
    @NBrad100 Před rokem

    Loved this vid having been a huge TRex fan at school! Fascinating story but would have preferred to hear you playing more MB riffs on it!

  • @andyferno9274
    @andyferno9274 Před rokem

    That’ sounded Soo sweet .. 👍🏻

  • @mvdz1
    @mvdz1 Před 2 měsíci

    mate youre the mutts nuts , one awesome youtuber and simply one of the best guitarist out there

  • @cooghoublaga7555
    @cooghoublaga7555 Před rokem +2

    Changing a bolt-on neck is one thing but changing a Les Paul neck is another, he must have found some real good guitar techs/luthier to do that job correctly, intriguing story thank you.

    • @Juno58
      @Juno58 Před 5 měsíci

      If i remember correctly, Marc stated he did the neck change by himself, which i absolutely doubt. It's a very difficult to change a glued in neck!

  • @musikus7092
    @musikus7092 Před rokem +1

    I've read the thread. Very interesting

  • @riffcodgerpetermcaleer8638

    Interesting Buckmaster. I saw him play an LP at the IOW 1970. It was bigger than him but sounded amazing even with the erratic PA system. I'd go for authentic 59 burst. Maybe 😂

  • @memygtar
    @memygtar Před 6 měsíci

    You definitely need to find a way of adding that guitar to the collection. Brings out some great playing

  • @michaelragan5799
    @michaelragan5799 Před rokem

    Mark Bolan himself told me it was a 58 at the Whisky on Sunset strip when T Rex played there.

  • @aldito7586
    @aldito7586 Před rokem

    Chris. How did you get so good on guitar? There is real. And there is Unreal. Chris Buck's playing is above the Mesosphere. Somewhere in a realm above the atmosphere. He has come to us from beyond.

    • @enchantederic3792
      @enchantederic3792 Před rokem

      parent musicians? otherwise, become the guitar, live as guitar. Fall asleep two nights a week while still holding guitar. Repeat until 10,000 hours.
      You will feel it coming, and it will keep you going!
      Gotta love music, and your guitar as much as Chris obviously does. Best thing I can find, nothing comes close.

  • @charliemoody7168
    @charliemoody7168 Před rokem

    Nice to see recognition of T Rex from the Tyrannosaurus Rex era…I discovered them via Unicorn & fell completely in love.
    I’ve never really come to terms with their switch to electric, actually

  • @kj677
    @kj677 Před rokem

    Holy smokes Chris! You could make a broom handle and elastic bands sound great, but I really think the Les Paul suits you so well! Common Gibson! Sign this man and build him a signature model to his specs! Outstanding

  • @randyherbrechtsmeier4796

    You're Better than Ya Know. Ya remind me of Gary Moore! The Melodies are So Sweet!!!!

  • @davidkerr8569
    @davidkerr8569 Před rokem

    Fantastic playing as always Chris! If you could make the backing track in the first jam available on your website it would be much appreciated!

  • @temomtibelashvili4962

    I think he had it top wrapped though? Stellar tones as usual.

  • @midnighthour4299
    @midnighthour4299 Před rokem +4

    Mick Ronsons next?, assuming you could get hold of one of the Gibson issues.

    • @charlesdigennaro4981
      @charlesdigennaro4981 Před rokem +1

      Technically Gibson never did make a Ronson reissue. I almost bought a made to measure 68 reissue on reverb identically to micks. I missed it. It sold within 2 hours! I was pissed. There is a music store in Massachusetts who makes his guitar with permission from the Ronson family. Around 8 grand. They used his actual guitar and recreated it.

  • @arthurblackhistoric
    @arthurblackhistoric Před rokem

    Accurate repro or no, that is one magnificent guitar in its own right.

  • @charlesdigennaro4981
    @charlesdigennaro4981 Před rokem

    Marc bolan was a pop star not a virtuoso! I loved the whole thing he had going with Mickey Finn and Gloria jones and another girl as backup singers. Not the greatest musicians but what a great vibe. The whole package was cool to watch

  • @BrianOboylemusic
    @BrianOboylemusic Před rokem

    Missed ya

  • @stanesposito2664
    @stanesposito2664 Před rokem +1

    Interesting story that I hadn't heard.

  • @delbertstringbreaker7686

    What a beauty - and played a darn sight better than poor old Mark could ever do!

    • @isaiahcoles3274
      @isaiahcoles3274 Před rokem +8

      *Marc* also, he was a fabulous player in his own right.

    • @thomascroft5076
      @thomascroft5076 Před rokem +2

      The point is, you could have had John McLoughlin playing guitar in TRex, but it just wouldn't have had that signature sound, identity - or huge cultural influence.

    • @richmacer2108
      @richmacer2108 Před rokem

      Errrm. technically yes. In all other respects NO.

    • @delbertstringbreaker7686
      @delbertstringbreaker7686 Před rokem

      @@thomascroft5076 What, like having Eric Clapton playing in Status Quo?

  • @tunnel7
    @tunnel7 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow Chris I hope you know how special you are.

  • @Shiny-Beast
    @Shiny-Beast Před rokem

    sweet intro

  • @less_concerned1221
    @less_concerned1221 Před rokem +1

    Really interesting show today. I’ll bet that guitar feels really weird… lighter weight body with a 70’s style Custom neck. My ‘78 Custom is very heavy. Lol.

  • @111anthonym
    @111anthonym Před rokem +2

    Wow! That intro playing ❤
    What is the backing track please?

  • @jeromewagschal9485
    @jeromewagschal9485 Před rokem +5

    I can't believe Marc Bolan threw a '59 Les Paul standard off the stage ☹️☹️☹️ then again, Pete Townshend didn't seem to care much about his guitars either...

    • @nickdryad
      @nickdryad Před rokem +1

      Across the stage. If he’d thrown it off the stage I’d venture to guess that someone would have broke the fall

    • @jeromewagschal9485
      @jeromewagschal9485 Před rokem

      @@nickdryad My bad 🙂 I must have misheard what Chris Buck said...
      If I had been in the audience when he threw it "off" the stage I would have run away with it ha, ha, ha...

  • @riffcodgerpetermcaleer8638

    Also. Forgot. Congratulations on making the Blues Cruise. And be prepared to eat so much that you return home the size of a small continent. 🎉

  • @JamesWalshBristolKids
    @JamesWalshBristolKids Před rokem +1

    The real question , at least for me is : Will it enhance my enjoyment of playing? Is it better than the Epiphone SG or the Les Paul Goldtop I have now?

  • @GazMoz78
    @GazMoz78 Před rokem

    I did not realise that wide range Humbuckers were any different.
    I think Fender is not going to have any success with the Stratocaster pickups. They just don't look like Stratocaster pickups. And it's kind of a sound that nobody is chasing on a Strat really.
    Really enjoyed the vid though Chris. Stellar tones and playing as always 😊

  • @Redrum046
    @Redrum046 Před rokem +4

    Beano was reissued also, how?

  • @ColinDaviesGTR
    @ColinDaviesGTR Před rokem

    could you make a video on the Marshall supa fuzz?

  • @enchantederic3792
    @enchantederic3792 Před rokem

    Chris, I am curious about the ES-355 reissues from a couple years back? Are any more being considered?

  • @duppyconqueror8159
    @duppyconqueror8159 Před 5 měsíci

    I don't think Marc refinished the guitar. There was an article in a guitar magazine maybe a decade ago where ones of his roadies/helpers said when Marc bought the guitar it was already finished that way. IIRC he got it from a guitar shop in Essex.