I wonder if anyone enjoys playing guitar as much as Tim Pierce. When he pulls off some effortless sounding, sweet run, the smile that he gives is just priceless!
Yeah, Tim is phenomenal, but ....... we are talking Joe Bonamassa. I mean, does that even need clarifying? Joe Bonamassa. JOE BONAMASSA. I love Tim and his channel, but still....
We (viewers) are overwhelmed on a daily basis by instructional guitar content on CZcams. I find myself becoming numb to the value sometimes because I slip into “entertainment mode” rather than “student mode”. If we really learn from this video as students, there is no question we become better and more satisfied players. Thank you Tim!
You just noodling along to a melody is so great to hear. As an older man, just recently learning to play. I can only dream of playing so well. Wish I had started sooner.
I just discovered that Tim Pierce played on Michael Jackson's "Give In To Me" from his album Dangerous. One of my all-time favorite Jackson songs, and by far the best from Dangerous, Tim Pierce played alongside Slash. I just keep getting more impressed by Tim. A true legend.
I need to go home and play guitar now. Tim you are such a master of techniques. I grew up playing rhythm and in my older age I want to be more of a lead player. I will get there.
I joined the master class last week after the 14 day trial because I couldn't stand the thought of NOT having access to Tim's wonderful content . Thank you Tim for having the foresight to capture and catalog your years of experience to share with us mere peasants. Lol 😆
@@timpierceguitar Absolutely sir. 👍 I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed a guitar video more. Whatever you did here… I’d… in my very humble opinion suggest you do it often. Great stuff.🎸
I named my 81 335 R. I . , her name's Dottie . And then there was the nite playing in a little club in Boston years ago .The amp was up loud and I'm gettin it to feed back and I can feel the whole body resonating . Yea man .
That lick at 6:15 was so beautiful! Also love the sixths on the top two strings - they have a different sonic quality that I love vs. when you play them on the first and third.
Excellent! Jazz community has used these I think all the way back to Django, Wes, Burrell, and the nice possibilities are still endless in rock, blues, and R&B as just a few examples.
Not only does Tim seem to love playing the guitar. I love listening to Tim play the guitar. I can’t own the hundreds of songs he has played on. I would love to have Tim release a rock/blues solo album.
Just got switched on to your channel threw justin hawkins you sound amazing Tim great player I didn't realise you played on so many iconic records deffo subscribed now,I've been playing on and off 20yrs I'm nowhere near your level but maybe one day I can play as good as yourself much respect👍
Thanks goodness for guys like Tim Pierce and Joe Bonamassa, it keeps the rest of us grounded and realizing we know nothing, also good to show the GF, that having a house full of Guitar gear is normal.
I ever thought that I'm the only one prefering Double-Stops. None of my mates was into it. They gave me a chill by playing it either suspended or diminished... and add some "flavour" in the tone. Thanks for that video @tim !
Love your content and work, Tim!! CZcams has become a much better place after discovering you and rick beatos channels. Cheers! Thanks so much for everything you share.
Lovely 335 Tim, mines got a deadspot G 6th string, but plays great. You're about the 10th bloke lve heard say about getting better tone out of 9s.. lve used 10s forever, but I'll give it a go. Great content as usual mate.. thanks.
I'm learning after all these years that the fingers are the best , then the pick itself has a dozen tones. Using the round part of the pick even has a different tone. Always discovering things even 50 years in
Tim, you always make it seem so easy.........and often with a bit of practice........it actually becomes 'tolerable' to play!! Still love that view you have near your home with a seemingly 360-degree view at that point!! What a gifted scenic walk you guys have there!! I'm so envious!! Jim C.
9s are a secret.. shhhhh!! It removed tension from my playing and honestly, why would you ever want to make it harder to bend up a step and a half if you had to? ;) Love the channel Tim!!
That guitar sounds good! I had early 70's 335 and was always jealous of the 60's 335's, they had a woody, even quacky tone that mine didn't. Nice lesson as always.
i have also have one i have the nummer 059 an buyed it new in a store for 40% off because they had it for 3 years and its the best 335 ive ever played, so a junkie awesome neck an the color is awesome. i love i have the same as you
There are a lot of guitar players that I love to watch play. But of all of them, Tim has this love of sound and joy of playing that you can see dripping from his face.
Tim is truly brilliant. I've been a fan since I was on the road with Johnny Hiland back in the day. Tim has the touch, tone precision, smoke on demand....he's the real deal. Tim, Brent Mason, and uncle bukovac, James Mitchell, and Django.....and maybe josco Stephan......theres really no need for anyone else,lol. I guess we'll keep lukather too,lol and damnit jack Pierson, can't forget jack
Tim never got so good by owning a guitar amp and pedal collection raw practice use the tools you have and hone the greatest collectable you will ever own those hands I recently culled half my collection of guitars all now for sale same with my pedals and amps keeping what I really need putting the gas pump back in place and concentrating on playing if you ever get famous you too can put your hands out for endorsements and the like then Tim deserves all the attention he gets because he earned it the hard way peace to you all ......one thing I do go weak in the knees for is your Steven Stern Penguin 🐧 ohhh my Ray Butts filtertrons desert island stuff ....
Thanks for this Tim. Your channel is fab and all your tips are great. Most of all you’re an awesome player and I never get tired listening to you! 🎸🙏🏼🎸
I remember in a George Benson tutorial video, he said Eric Clapton told him listen more Chuck Berry, because of Chuck used lots of double stop to make sound fuller.
You really know how to tame these bigger beasts so well. Ridiculous dynamics. Not my cup of tea for my playing style. But when played with such class, its beautiful.
Hey thanks for saying that ...I really like getting outdoors and breaking out of the small close nature of the usual spot... I'll keep it going thanks again
Tim Pierce is one of the best guitarists in the world. Why? Because everything he plays sounds good. Why? He has taken the time to understand rhythm, melody and harmony. He has mastered the mechanics of the instrument to play what sounds and feels good to him. He also knows how to get the tones that he needs to get out of his rig and guitar. Finally, this guy loves people, guitar and music, but more importantly, he loves what the music is doing for him and the people listening. Lol! You don't need to force this guy to practice.
I'll comment before watching: I use double stops because they sound like chords while maximizing clarity. I can also move one of the two notes and imply a totally different chord; sus, Maj, min, power, you name it.
Tim is the "cockpit of happiness" or is it the "cubicle of dreams". Love all that gear. Enjoyed your beautiful-tasty guitar playing. Great lesson brother. oNe LovE from NYC
I like the tone of those PUPS on your unknown famous 335. You mentioned once who they were made by. I have a ES339 Trad Pro that could use a set like those.
Nice video. Super nice guitar too. I'm a fan of both you guys of course! You, since Rick Springfield, believe it or not! : ) I found out later that you had turned into a session guy when Peter Cetera was mastering an album of his at the studio I worked at (Sterling Sound) and I asked him who the guitarist was on a particular song. "Tim Pierce?" I said, "You mean the Rick Springfield guy?" Haha I'm such a dummy!
Ah, Tim! You're just magic to me ears! Thank you. Nice guitar too! I have an Epiphone Dot Studio that I love. Not as nice as the guitar your scored though. Still, it makes me smile!
Hey Tim, its so fun to get a new guitar that you really love .I just got a double humbucker Tele Deluxe ,great sound. Thank you for this great lesson. Nobody works double stops like you. You remind me to combine 3rds 4ths 5ths and 6ths.
I wonder if anyone enjoys playing guitar as much as Tim Pierce. When he pulls off some effortless sounding, sweet run, the smile that he gives is just priceless!
I don't know why, but smiling or making other facial expressions breaks my concentration when playing lead.
Came to the comments to say exactly this.
Eddie Van Halen always was smiling and looked like he was having a blast.
agree! nothings 'sells' like genuine enthusiasm and joy.. part of the fun of watching TP vids!
You be smiling too if you didn’t have to work a 9-5 job you hate and we’re able to make a living playing music.
I’m sure Joe is a good dude, but HE should be posting that HE “got to jam” with you, Tim.
Matt, absolutely right..
Hear hear!
Yes!! Definitely...
Yeah, Tim is phenomenal, but ....... we are talking Joe Bonamassa. I mean, does that even need clarifying? Joe Bonamassa. JOE BONAMASSA. I love Tim and his channel, but still....
The format of these videos really works. You have finely honed these so that there is great information and some fun, nerdy guitar stuff too!
We (viewers) are overwhelmed on a daily basis by instructional guitar content on CZcams. I find myself becoming numb to the value sometimes because I slip into “entertainment mode” rather than “student mode”. If we really learn from this video as students, there is no question we become better and more satisfied players. Thank you Tim!
Great observation! That's one of the things I love about Tim's channel -- he blends those two modes so effectively.
I recently tried 08's, and fell in love with them. Always been a 10's user, but now I am hooked on the lighter gauge!
You just noodling along to a melody is so great to hear. As an older man, just recently learning to play. I can only dream of playing so well. Wish I had started sooner.
Enjoy the ride my friend!
No worries! You started. All the best to you.😊
I just discovered that Tim Pierce played on Michael Jackson's "Give In To Me" from his album Dangerous. One of my all-time favorite Jackson songs, and by far the best from Dangerous, Tim Pierce played alongside Slash. I just keep getting more impressed by Tim. A true legend.
I need to go home and play guitar now. Tim you are such a master of techniques. I grew up playing rhythm and in my older age I want to be more of a lead player. I will get there.
God i love tim, his playing, his vibe. Absolutely love this channel
I love the way all of your notes are distinct but also flow right into each other. Masterful.
Thanks Tim, your content not only makes me smile, but inspires me to keep working hard to improve.
You and me Both !! ha ha seriously though thanks for the comment
Such a pleasing sound. Beautiful.
You’re looking at the most sublime face of Western Zen - Tim’s smiling sheer joy of Union with the Cosmic Guitarhead
Yeah Tim..what an honor to play w Joe..and likewise honor for Joe..bet that was great!!
I joined the master class last week after the 14 day trial because I couldn't stand the thought of NOT having access to Tim's wonderful content . Thank you Tim for having the foresight to capture and catalog your years of experience to share with us mere peasants. Lol 😆
Thanks so much for this comment!
Everyone already knows that you’re a pro…
But when you impart your knowledge…
That makes you a gentleman.
Very cool video.
Thank you.💪👍🥃🎸
Thank you so much for the kind words
@@timpierceguitar
Absolutely sir. 👍
I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed a guitar video more.
Whatever you did here…
I’d… in my very humble opinion suggest you do it often.
Great stuff.🎸
I’m not ashamed to say I have a man crush on Tim!
That sound is pristine...
Nice guitar, Tim! Sounding great as always.
Thanks for listening
That neck pickup tone is something else! And your tones are always great!
The tone on that intro is...AMAZING! I'm not even 50 seconds in and already blown away!
I appreciate it thank you so much for the comment
I would visit this channel just to see the smile on your face when you play.
Youre playing amazes me every time, so melodic and harmonic and really quite perfick!
There are some really excellent tips in this video. Thank you, Tim!
I named my 81 335 R. I . , her name's Dottie . And then there was the nite playing in a little club in Boston years ago .The amp was up loud and I'm gettin it to feed back and I can feel the whole body resonating . Yea man .
Very classy playing in between front and back in the soundspace.
Beautiful phrasing and beautiful ES-335!
Always a treat listening to and learning from you Tim. Amazing style, technique, knowledge and taste! Thank you!
That double stop jam was amazing
You never fail to impress, with effortlessly joyful playing!
Thanks Tim 👍🏻
That lick at 6:15 was so beautiful! Also love the sixths on the top two strings - they have a different sonic quality that I love vs. when you play them on the first and third.
I saw Joe in Fort Lauderdale a few years back and he was outstanding. I wish Tim toured because I think he is every bit as talented.
Excellent! Jazz community has used these I think all the way back to Django, Wes, Burrell, and the nice possibilities are still endless in rock, blues, and R&B as just a few examples.
Tim is a BEAST.
(in the best sense of the word.)
Not only does Tim seem to love playing the guitar. I love listening to Tim play the guitar. I can’t own the hundreds of songs he has played on. I would love to have Tim release a rock/blues solo album.
Just got switched on to your channel threw justin hawkins you sound amazing Tim great player I didn't realise you played on so many iconic records deffo subscribed now,I've been playing on and off 20yrs I'm nowhere near your level but maybe one day I can play as good as yourself much respect👍
You is probably one of best guitarists i ever heard ....no doubt
Thanks goodness for guys like Tim Pierce and Joe Bonamassa, it keeps the rest of us grounded and realizing we know nothing, also good to show the GF, that having a house full of Guitar gear is normal.
I ever thought that I'm the only one prefering Double-Stops. None of my mates was into it. They gave me a chill by playing it either suspended or diminished... and add some "flavour" in the tone. Thanks for that video @tim !
Love your content and work, Tim!! CZcams has become a much better place after discovering you and rick beatos channels. Cheers! Thanks so much for everything you share.
Lovely 335 Tim, mines got a deadspot G 6th string, but plays great.
You're about the 10th bloke lve heard say about getting better tone out of 9s.. lve used 10s forever, but I'll give it a go.
Great content as usual mate.. thanks.
I just switched my strat to 8.5s and I love them. Easy bends.
Hmmm me too… could be todays thing to do…
Great melodic ideas with double stop, thats something i tend to lean on when i dont want use big cumbersome chords.
Very Happy with my brand new dragster shirt,greetings Tim 🧞🧞
I'm learning after all these years that the fingers are the best , then the pick itself has a dozen tones. Using the round part of the pick even has a different tone. Always discovering things even 50 years in
Man those are some truly lovely tones you’re laying down there at the start. I could listen to that all day long!
Love the opening riff… sounds great
Tim, you always make it seem so easy.........and often with a bit of practice........it actually becomes 'tolerable' to play!! Still love that view you have near your home with a seemingly 360-degree view at that point!! What a gifted scenic walk you guys have there!! I'm so envious!! Jim C.
I love the way you play, everything sound so good!
So beautiful, never played an instrument but I enjoy listening to you and watching your craftsmanship. Thank you.
Thank you very much!
9s are a secret.. shhhhh!! It removed tension from my playing and honestly, why would you ever want to make it harder to bend up a step and a half if you had to? ;) Love the channel Tim!!
We desperately need a Tim Pierce PRS sig. The PRS TP-245 Custom 22. Oh yes. LEEEETS GOOOOOOO PAUL!!!!!!
Working on theses right now. Thank you for the informative video 🎸. On my lunch break watching this 🙂.
Tim oozes tasteful musicality at the highest degree! And he can explain it!
that was a fantastic show, my first TP video!
What a treasure to own! Beautiful Guitar... Thanks for sharing your skills with us Tim Pierce!!!!
That guitar sounds good! I had early 70's 335 and was always jealous of the 60's 335's, they had a woody, even quacky tone that mine didn't. Nice lesson as always.
Well, the 335 could not of ended up in better hands! Thanks for the video Mr. Pierce!
Really appreciate your comment
Watching you play cures my depression
Love those soulful 4's.
That's a beautiful axe Tim!
Love watching someone who is good at what they do!
Tim has become one of my top favorite guitarists in the past few years
You never cease to amaze sir, we are truly blessed to be able to witness inspiration like this at our fingertips…
Love the finger-stylings :-) Thanks Tim!
The rhythm section is tight on this track, as well.😊
i have also have one i have the nummer 059 an buyed it new in a store for 40% off because they had it for 3 years and its the best 335 ive ever played, so a junkie awesome neck an the color is awesome. i love i have the same as you
There are a lot of guitar players that I love to watch play. But of all of them, Tim has this love of sound and joy of playing that you can see dripping from his face.
Tim is truly brilliant. I've been a fan since I was on the road with Johnny Hiland back in the day. Tim has the touch, tone precision, smoke on demand....he's the real deal.
Tim, Brent Mason, and uncle bukovac, James Mitchell, and Django.....and maybe josco Stephan......theres really no need for anyone else,lol. I guess we'll keep lukather too,lol and damnit jack Pierson, can't forget jack
Tim never got so good by owning a guitar amp and pedal collection raw practice use the tools you have and hone the greatest collectable you will ever own those hands I recently culled half my collection of guitars all now for sale same with my pedals and amps keeping what I really need putting the gas pump back in place and concentrating on playing if you ever get famous you too can put your hands out for endorsements and the like then Tim deserves all the attention he gets because he earned it the hard way peace to you all ......one thing I do go weak in the knees for is your Steven Stern Penguin 🐧 ohhh my Ray Butts filtertrons desert island stuff ....
Thanks for this Tim. Your channel is fab and all your tips are great. Most of all you’re an awesome player and I never get tired listening to you! 🎸🙏🏼🎸
Joe plays Blues well, but you can play everything amazingly!
Thank for sharing. You are always so informational and entertaining at the same time! So musical!
I remember in a George Benson tutorial video, he said Eric Clapton told him listen more Chuck Berry, because of Chuck used lots of double stop to make sound fuller.
Tim that 335 is pure gold
Always something new that adds to my playing…. 😎
You really know how to tame these bigger beasts so well. Ridiculous dynamics. Not my cup of tea for my playing style. But when played with such class, its beautiful.
Tasty..... as always! Great throaty 335 sound.
Love that 335..
I love the exposition you do outdoors. It's a great video format. Great stuff yet again tim!
Hey thanks for saying that ...I really like getting outdoors and breaking out of the small close nature of the usual spot... I'll keep it going thanks again
Tim Pierce is one of the best guitarists in the world. Why? Because everything he plays sounds good. Why? He has taken the time to understand rhythm, melody and harmony. He has mastered the mechanics of the instrument to play what sounds and feels good to him. He also knows how to get the tones that he needs to get out of his rig and guitar. Finally, this guy loves people, guitar and music, but more importantly, he loves what the music is doing for him and the people listening. Lol! You don't need to force this guy to practice.
That's what Prince would call "pretty playing". Beautiful, sir.
Happy for ya Tim- she is a Beauty!
I'll comment before watching: I use double stops because they sound like chords while maximizing clarity. I can also move one of the two notes and imply a totally different chord; sus, Maj, min, power, you name it.
Tim is the "cockpit of happiness" or is it the "cubicle of dreams". Love all that gear. Enjoyed your beautiful-tasty guitar playing. Great lesson brother. oNe LovE from NYC
I love me some 335 and a Hiwatt!!
Cool video
Thank you
Tim's the guitar hero master of double stops.
So tasteful playing. Love it.
If I could only use one electric guitar; for me a 335. Just love them.
Great video as usual Tim. Thank you!
I like the tone of those PUPS on your unknown famous 335.
You mentioned once who they were made by.
I have a ES339 Trad Pro that could use a set like those.
I can't find you Email anywhere
Nice video. Super nice guitar too. I'm a fan of both you guys of course! You, since Rick Springfield, believe it or not! : ) I found out later that you had turned into a session guy when Peter Cetera was mastering an album of his at the studio I worked at (Sterling Sound) and I asked him who the guitarist was on a particular song. "Tim Pierce?" I said, "You mean the Rick Springfield guy?" Haha I'm such a dummy!
Tim on a 335 always worth a watch !
Ah, Tim! You're just magic to me ears! Thank you. Nice guitar too! I have an Epiphone Dot Studio that I love. Not as nice as the guitar your scored though. Still, it makes me smile!
What a spectacular sounding guitar. Thx for sharing.
Tim is the best !
Hey Tim, its so fun to get a new guitar that you really love .I just got a double humbucker Tele Deluxe ,great sound. Thank you for this great lesson. Nobody works double stops like you. You remind me to combine 3rds 4ths 5ths and 6ths.
The magic disappearing and reappearing truss rod cover!
Great lesson. Thank you!
Love your playing. Thanks!
Man you always blow my mind! Thanx
A beautiful guy! Doin beautiful things!! 👊🏼🎸
Really great tone and playing Tim!
Look in the mirror, King of tone and playing!!