Unveiling Secrets of Jimmy Page’s guitar pickups: Led Zeppelin Riffs-The Rover, Whole Lotta Love...

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  • @lindsaydouglas381
    @lindsaydouglas381 Před rokem +58

    It's time you got Jimmy on the show. How cool it would be to get Jimmy to share some secrets. 🙂 Amazing video guys.

    • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
      @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Před rokem +7

      You have a better chance of conjuring Aleister Crowley's ghost! 🤣

    • @carlob95
      @carlob95 Před rokem +2

      That would be epic!

    • @22julip
      @22julip Před rokem +8

      @@carlob95 Jimmy did see Mr Jimmy play a set from the SRTS at a bar and met him after the show there’s a video of that out there . This is so cool we got to get Jimmy on with you , interview like Rick Beato does , keep on rocking .

    • @juliemanarin4127
      @juliemanarin4127 Před rokem +2

      Yes yes yes!!!!

    • @ebbenielsen7
      @ebbenielsen7 Před rokem

      Yes, please ...

  • @CARRINGT0N
    @CARRINGT0N Před rokem +9

    When I think that the guys from Zep were in their twenties like me now and to play and compose like that at that age... it's just crazy!

  • @lanatrzczka
    @lanatrzczka Před rokem +4

    I have to comment again... This is one of the most insightful lessons on playing Led Zeppelin songs I've ever seen. I remember a quote from Jimmy Page where he said something like, "I feel strange showing people how it was done because it looks simple, but playing in Led Zeppelin is actually quite hard to do."

  • @billoneill4815
    @billoneill4815 Před rokem +4

    Bryan Williams pickups are absolutely amazing, I have a set in my 1996 Les Paul Classic premium plus . Every Page fan should have a set of these in their Les Paul.

    • @bryanwilliams3665
      @bryanwilliams3665 Před rokem

      Thanks Bill. I'm pleased you are enjoying set # 88

    • @billoneill4815
      @billoneill4815 Před rokem +1

      Thanks Bryan, I'm absolutely delighted with them , I'll try and get some pics and a sound byte to you when I get a chance, cheers, Bill. BTW, Laura got hers fitted recently and we're going in for a jam this weekend.

    • @bryanwilliams3665
      @bryanwilliams3665 Před rokem

      @@billoneill4815 Oh that's fantastic. Hope she's happy with hers. Thanks Bill.

  • @Sean_Farmer
    @Sean_Farmer Před rokem +5

    Nick nails the Bohnham feel, which is the secret sauce to why Zeppelin was so amazing. Page just fed off of John's grove and the rest is musical genius

  • @b_tang
    @b_tang Před rokem +5

    Even after hearing how to count in the drum intro to Rock and Roll I still can't wrap my head around it. Great stuff.

  • @poissonpuerile8897
    @poissonpuerile8897 Před rokem +7

    This drummer chap truly kicks ass! And Carl, you're great as ever!

  • @michaelrigoli
    @michaelrigoli Před rokem +12

    Great job guy’s!! LED Zeppelin will never be duplicated! Thanks for honoring them and the incredible music they created!

  • @asharmstrong6730
    @asharmstrong6730 Před rokem +6

    Oooo The Rover! What a great, ballsy, swinging riff! Well done guys. Love that track.

  • @heaththompson6034
    @heaththompson6034 Před rokem +21

    One of the best videos on CZcams I've ever seen, right here. Thank you, Carl - as always! And thank you, Nick! Would love to see more from you guys together.

  • @rareform6747
    @rareform6747 Před rokem +6

    Have them all - The First Album is way beyond and still is 💫Wow Both Nick & You ..

    • @C-man553
      @C-man553 Před 3 měsíci

      ll is the definitive Zep AND Classic Rock album.

  • @donotwantahandle1111
    @donotwantahandle1111 Před rokem +4

    The Rover is my favourite song from that album too. He seems to bend every note he could on that riff!

  • @dlewtweentorla1210
    @dlewtweentorla1210 Před rokem +2

    Carl, read a little while ago Page has swapped out his Switch's on his LP's. Now using a Freeway switch which gives him even more wiring options, although he didn't say what "extras" he has it wired for. With anyone else would guess what it is, however with jimmy, could be something way out there. LOL
    Thank-you for doing Whole Lotta Love riff properly and showing folks how to do it. That fifth string D Page showed how he does it, up picking from fourth to fifth strings as you said, fretting the fifth and right away slightly pulling the fifth D sharp ever so slightly. As you've showed that difference in pitch is what makes that riff. Also incredible the amount of players that never get that tone and can't figure it out. Loving this video, Nick and yourself are showing your passion for Zep and it's flowing right through the video. Fab Work Guys!!

    • @bryanwilliams3665
      @bryanwilliams3665 Před rokem

      I'm unsure what the new switch does?
      In 2004 when Gibson did a JP reissue , Jimmy's actually #1 had a phase reversal push/pull in it, and the Zeppelin pickups had been long gone from the instrument .
      That phase push/ pull was the 1 sound he quite liked from his "experimental " # 2 Les Paul.
      That #2 Backup instrument had the 21 sound mod put in by Steve Hoyland in 1985 when Jimmy was in "The Firm"
      I'm unsure of which Post Led Zeppelin recordings that guitar can be heard.

    • @dlewtweentorla1210
      @dlewtweentorla1210 Před rokem +1

      @@bryanwilliams3665 I'd love to know what Page was referring too when he was talking about the Freeway switch was installed. He started two things, he had it put in and it gave him a few more "tricks". Know Page used it for the 2007 Zep reunion at the O2

    • @bryanwilliams3665
      @bryanwilliams3665 Před rokem

      @@dlewtweentorla1210 Yes!..It would be interesting to know?
      Couldn't trust Gibson to get to know. They screwed up his 2004 Reissue by installing a 'split coil 'push pull rather than a phase reversal. Jimmy talks about the phase reversal on YT.. Yet by all accounts Jimmy approved the release of the guitar? I'd like to know a bit more about that.

    • @dlewtweentorla1210
      @dlewtweentorla1210 Před rokem +1

      @@bryanwilliams3665 Jimmy has had a love hate relationship with Gibson. On the Les Paul Custom shop model ( after the screw ups with his Black Beauty CS Gibson did years before) , Page wanted to be hands on and see a few random examples before they left Gibson to make sure QC was up to snuff. Over time they kept getting worse and worse (first year batch was good). JP was upset at the quality dropping and stopped the model/run and cut ties with Gibson..
      It's the reason for Page's huge amount of input when it came to working with Fender to build his 59 Tele. The Ltd. CS models that basically came in pairs (Mirror & Dragon) are unbelievable. Page himself supplying the dragon paint and painting those 25. Fender went through 1000's of pieces of Ash trying to match the original grain pattern to his 59. In the end each guitar matches the original grain pattern at least 90%. Extremely expensive, yes!! But the more affordable Mexican made Dragon & Corona Built Mirror Teles Page still gets random samples. Gets a list of serial numbers of finished guitars and he picks a few to be sent to him overnight to assess. Page said after dealing with Gibson he had reservations of doing another signature guitar. Fender understood and pretty much kept their promises.

  • @mikedvirgilio1960
    @mikedvirgilio1960 Před rokem +4

    Italians get Zeppelin! Of course for Nick it helped to have an older brother who introduced him to great music:)

    • @CarlBaldassarreMusic
      @CarlBaldassarreMusic  Před rokem +3

      Bongiorno Mike!! Not a session with Nick goes by without him paying you homage for your introduction to Zeppelin! For that I’m grateful as well!! Caio Caio fratello! Carl

  • @sistersarann3819
    @sistersarann3819 Před rokem +5

    I love it so much when you riff with Led Zeppelin, thank you :)

  • @lanatrzczka
    @lanatrzczka Před rokem +5

    I have set # 91 in my Les Paul Classic. Bryan's pickups are amazing even if you're not playing Zep numbers.

    • @bryanwilliams3665
      @bryanwilliams3665 Před rokem +2

      Thanks Ryan. Pleased you are enjoying em

    • @codycumberland6532
      @codycumberland6532 Před 4 měsíci

      I just got set #199. I'm waiting to get my guitar back from the shop. Everyone who has them seems tp really enjoy them.

  • @danielakerman8241
    @danielakerman8241 Před rokem +1

    Something that almost never gets discussed regarding Page’s pickups is the specific combination of Alnico magnets in the neck and bridge. I forget what it is, and I’ve been looking for it like crazy, but it wasn’t what you normally find and it’s key to that “woody” Page tone.

    • @bryanwilliams3665
      @bryanwilliams3665 Před rokem

      The combination of those magnets while still "In Phase" creates a fair bit of Phase Cancellation. The set type I made for Carl (here) is demoed on my channel. My best audio of them is my latest video I posted the other day.
      If you're interested , check it out for "The Song Remains The Same" tones

  • @22julip
    @22julip Před rokem +2

    He did the beginning of the song on the 77 tour as an intro , I don’t know if there’s video or not I’ll check it out for you . I’m glad to see you got these pickups , I’ve had mine about 6 months . Complicated doesn’t mean good . Peace Carl

  • @davidrees1840
    @davidrees1840 Před rokem +2

    The Bryan Williams Garden '73 pickups are the only ones I've heard that get close to Jimmy's sound. I tried SD '59s, then WLH, and finally got Bryan's (set #58) last year. Wow! A dream come true 😊.

    • @bryanwilliams3665
      @bryanwilliams3665 Před rokem +2

      Thanks David. The WLH is a bit of a Mystery. It's nothing like a T Top. Maybe that set is like Jimmys playing now? It's not a Zeppelin set.
      In the same way, unsuspecting folk thought they were getting a replica of the Zeppelin instrument when they bought the Gibson 2004 Reissue.
      The instrument (electrically) that they copied in 2004 was very different to how it was in Led Zeppelin. They were never forthcoming about that.

    • @davidrees1840
      @davidrees1840 Před rokem +1

      @@bryanwilliams3665 Yes, I definately felt ripped off /abused by their dishonest marketing bullshit -if only there were class-action suits in the guitar industry...

    • @davidrees1840
      @davidrees1840 Před rokem +1

      I have to add that the WLH bridge is a good paf, and the neck is just another muddy paf, no different from countless others.

  • @50Something
    @50Something Před rokem +8

    I really enjoyed the enthusiasm and attention to detail here guys!!!! Fantastic musicianship and boy do those pickups ever nail the tone. Really fun stuff!!!!

  • @nicolaattolico884
    @nicolaattolico884 Před rokem +5

    What a great session! Really enjoyed it start to finish, and thanks to Nick D'Virgilio for the stunning performance and drum patterns analysis. Really in line with the signature style of this channel!
    And Thank You Carl for one more exciting video!

  • @79Pedrosanchez
    @79Pedrosanchez Před rokem +2

    I am a huge Zeppelin fan and this chanel is incredible. The level of details is just amazing. Thanks Carl, for your amazing work. !

  • @NoLegalPlunder
    @NoLegalPlunder Před rokem +5

    You guys sound awesome. I'm in sonic heaven.

  • @saint.vitus.7775
    @saint.vitus.7775 Před rokem +2

    Seeing you two together is great. And it really illustrates how integral Bonzo was to Page's Riff-making magic - and how they inspired each other.

  • @counterbalancelife4305
    @counterbalancelife4305 Před 3 měsíci

    A whole video should be made on just the outro of The Rover. After he plays the main riff the last time he goes into the coolest outro riffing. The things that came out of that guys mind and hands...just the best.

  • @letsgo214
    @letsgo214 Před rokem +11

    This is soo good! You guys are top notch, absolutely amazing!

  • @TheZipeedoo
    @TheZipeedoo Před rokem +2

    27:25 -- such a good point. Over and over as I listen to these tunes, what jumps out at me is how much speech and emotion Bonham got out of the snare drum. I can't think of another drummer who could play so many different sounds and voices from a single instrument.

  • @robsgarage4746
    @robsgarage4746 Před rokem +5

    Damn I love that sound - riff of The Rover (Rude and MMeeann). I read Page had special custom work on his pickups and knobs for a tapestry of different sounds which makes sense since he was a studio guitarist. You have a awesome show C and hope you hit 100000 and beyond. Ty for the lesson.

    • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
      @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Před rokem +1

      Most of the custom work was done after Zeppelin.

    • @bryanwilliams3665
      @bryanwilliams3665 Před rokem +5

      ALL work was done post Led Zeppelin (The Firm era)
      In 1985, Steve Hoyland put the 21 sounds in Jimmy's experimental and Seldom Used #2 Les Paul. The one sound he liked was the "Out of Phase " tone. It was the one tone that eventually made it to his #1. (I'm unsure when? Maybe 90s??)The only mod in Zeppelin was April/May 72 when the new pickup replaced the failed Bridge PAF.

    • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
      @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Před rokem

      @@bryanwilliams3665 Thanks for clarifying! I was also thinking the "Tapestry" comment might have included the Black Beauty and it's switches but I'm just guessing.

    • @robsgarage4746
      @robsgarage4746 Před rokem +2

      @@bryanwilliams3665 Thank you for the history lesson. I did not know that. I always see Page fiddling with the knobs in the TSRTS.

    • @bryanwilliams3665
      @bryanwilliams3665 Před rokem +4

      @@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Here's the timeline:1: From Factory 2x White coil PAFs, higher wind in neck and lower wind Bridge : ( Pickups in 59 were randomly assigned Neck/Bridge with little thought.)
      2: February 1972 Australia/NZ Tour Bridge PAF failing. Repaired by Merv Cargill ( Luthier In Melbourne Australia).
      3: Unsure as to whether Jimmy was unhappy with the Merv Cargill repair or whether it failed again?, but in Amsterdam in May 72, there was a New pickup in there. It Stayed there throughout Zeppelin. It was eventually replaced with a Seymour Duncan ( Maybe 90's I'm unsure)By time Gibson did the reissue in 2004 and inspected the instrument , it was completely different pickup wise to the Zeppelin era .They reissued the instrument as Jimmy had it in 2004 not Led Zeppelin.Gibson of course have never volunteered this info.People bought it unaware it was Zeppelin era 'Period incorrect '

  • @OutOnTheTiles
    @OutOnTheTiles Před rokem +2

    Thanks,Carl. Great episode! ✌️

  • @waynedentith8557
    @waynedentith8557 Před rokem +1

    Superb! Pick ups definitely close 🙌

    • @bryanwilliams3665
      @bryanwilliams3665 Před 11 měsíci

      Another demo of the pickups on latest vid on my channel.Doing TSRTS tones.

  • @donbarkhurst1017
    @donbarkhurst1017 Před rokem +1

    1975 NE OHIO HINKLEY,OH COLISEUM
    10 ROWS BACK 3 1/2 hour concert.
    My #1 band till I expire
    Carl and Nick. Thanks gentlemen!!!
    Physical Graffiti. 😊 I'm 62. Best concert in my life..

  • @rocknfroll
    @rocknfroll Před rokem +3

    @Carl are you using Bryan's 1973 pickups? I see he offers 1972 also. Great tone and even more importantly knowledge and teaching!

    • @davidrees1840
      @davidrees1840 Před rokem

      Where did you see he offers '72? I couldn't find it. Thanks.

    • @arfboucher3855
      @arfboucher3855 Před rokem +1

      He definitely does make the 72' set , his pickups are incredible, my set are better than anything you'll get from anywhere for 3 times the price

  • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
    @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Před rokem +2

    LOVE The Inverted Riff From Knebworth/Whole Lotta Love And Your TONE KILLS!!!!!

  • @stevenjones6780
    @stevenjones6780 Před rokem +3

    You guys make it all fresh and fun again. Thanks so much! 'The Rover' and the solo therein never gets old. Ya'll nailed it a good'n!- along with everything else. I really think Page's choices in bending and such were mostly organic and natural, just like everything with him- timeless and flowing...Yes, me "Jones'n" for some 'Rover'.

  • @teledriver1398
    @teledriver1398 Před rokem +3

    YOU DID IT- I've ALWAYS wanted to do Rock and Roll over the drums to Keep a Knockin' but never had the drummer with the chops. I am lovin' your channel, man!

  • @maurice19541
    @maurice19541 Před rokem +2

    This episode showcased some of best segments and vital key elements that Made Zeppelin such an incredible band. Jimmy and the gang all had such unique styles that bonded and blended into the powerhouse, runaway Freight train that was Led Zeppelin. Incredible how such delicate features within the structure of the songs supercharged the final outcome of those tunes so tastefully. Both of you guys demonstrated those elements so incredibly well that that to my ear, you both nailed it. Great, great vid - Bravo!

  • @barrywarren4221
    @barrywarren4221 Před rokem +2

    Great with Nick drumming, was a good guest .

  • @SPRMarksman
    @SPRMarksman Před rokem +2

    Hey Carl, there is limited footage of Jimmy playing the Rover intro to Sick Again in 1977. I believe the video that exists is from Seattle. As for your LP, my best guess has always been a Made 2 Measure Custom. That would explain the perimeter burst (not tear-drop shaped), ebony fretboard, mother of pearl inlays, no split-parallelogram on the headstock, and aging job. Can't wait to find out for sure in a future vid!

    • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
      @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Před rokem

      A few more videos have sprung up since but they are few and far between. Seattle was it for the longest time and most likely the only pro shot source unless Houston or Pontiac somehow materialize.

  • @grahamcharlton9704
    @grahamcharlton9704 Před rokem +1

    Excellent on Zep. ,as always. The bass does play some lovely little walk-ups on 'The Rover' too.

  • @tc66
    @tc66 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Very nice video. You two are so kind to share your amazing talents. I'm a big supporter of Bryan's wonderful pickups. I'm the proud owner of his 44th set (I'm pretty sure that was the number). The pickups were installed the day I got them and they will stay in because I love them so much. I don't (or can't for that matter) play Zeppelin songs but I fell in love with the sound and they are my favorite pickups that I own. 😊 and just to add...the continued support of Bryan whenever I have a tech question is just a treasure.

  • @thehighlandhamster
    @thehighlandhamster Před rokem +3

    Spectacular! Just a superb video. The magic of Bonham and Page (and JPJ) was mesmerising and you guys show it off wonderfully.

  • @nickcosta8062
    @nickcosta8062 Před rokem +4

    Awesome , fun vid.. You and Nick should do a live clinic sometime.. Maybe answer some fan questions,etc.... Not only are you both consummate musicians.. But you both project well on the camera with your personalities... I love the way Nick attacks his drums.. Solid, tight and dynamic and a great affable personality to top it off.. It's rare to get that combination and find a connection. You both mesh and play off each other with great chemistry. Keep up the great work!

  • @778899Tammy13
    @778899Tammy13 Před rokem +1

    What a fantastic episode Carl and Nick!That ripping beginning riff in Good Times Bad Times always felt the beginning and promise of so much incredible music to come!Enjoyed all of the riffs,especially The Rover.Always has been one of favorite songs on that record with its sultry, catchy beats.Loved the highlights of Zep 2 ,and 4 too.Bring it on Home and Moby Dick are some of my favorites. Thank you both for sharing!😊🎼

  • @timaddison707
    @timaddison707 Před rokem +2

    The Rover is such a great riff and oft overlooked by Zep officianado's bravo for including here!

  • @toms9236
    @toms9236 Před 6 měsíci

    Hello Carl. Here is a video from Led Zeppelin in 1977 June 1977 . The Rover Intro and Sick again.The Rover is one Of My MOST favorites also. I was going to go to this concert with my big bro, I was 14 and was getting into zeppelin then and thought Ill go to the Next tour. I kick myself when I see this video . They to me were in their prime. AHHHHH . I own over 10 Gibson Les Pauls, Its all Jimmy Pages Fault !!! . 1 of them is a 1996 Gibson LP Standard Signature edition Page and Gibson put out for a few years. Sighed by Page in the old case with the Emerald Green lining etc. I stole it at Guitar Center. . My Gibson buddy at Guitar center said " hey have you been in the high end guitar room today ? I said no I try to stay out of there LOL. Well on the wall was the signed Jimmy Page Gibson Les Paul. I saw it from 30 feet away through the glass doors and said where did you get that ??? It was a consignment. Anyway I offered 2500.00 and they sold it to me for 2600.00 :))))). At the time i had been watching them on ebay etc for 5000.00 Plus.
    Carl you are the best Guitarist and composer I ve seen next to Page!!!!.Ive learned so much from you and your break down of the Zepp songs and how amazing page is with his writing. Thank you Carl !!!!!!!!! Ive been playing for about 15 years and learned on CZcams how to play. after about 4 years of pain staking practice I can play along with Page and the boys. Love youtube. Kashmir is another one of my top 5 songs. Physical Graffiti is my Favorite album. Back in the 70s you could buy albums for 2.99 on sale. :)).
    Oh the 1977 Zeppelin Concert tickets were only like 29.00 AHHHHHHHH!!! I did finally see Page in his Outrider tour in 1988 about 20 feet away from him and got alot of eye to eye contact form Page. My dream came true. Anyway thanks for your great teaching Carl !!!

  • @TheAsianGmer
    @TheAsianGmer Před rokem +2

    Absolutely love the camera cut to the kick drum on Good Times Bad Times when Nick the kick drum triplets.

  • @jimmasaki
    @jimmasaki Před rokem +3

    Great video! Awesome guitar and drum sound! It’s great having you both play and tell us about these songs.

  • @jpj4961
    @jpj4961 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Carl and Nick. I really enjoyed the attention to the subtler moments and how you highlighted the interplay of John and Jimmy. Keep up the good work!!!

  • @svitlanaostapchenko5642
    @svitlanaostapchenko5642 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is as close to Page’s sound I’ve heard…good job 👍👑

  • @georgamann3743
    @georgamann3743 Před rokem +2

    Amazing as usual! The Rover is such a great song! Thanks once again Sir!

  • @GeoZeppelin1979
    @GeoZeppelin1979 Před rokem +1

    two Italians and Led Zeppelin music....i love this channel

  • @chucklee347
    @chucklee347 Před rokem +2

    Damn it carl. You can make that Les paul scream. And that drummer. Everybody tells every drummer this. I play guitar and drums and have for over 35 years. I have a really good ear. That drummer has to be the best of playing bonham grooves ive ever heard not only is he doing the licks and keeping about same timing his groove. My god hes good. John bonham and frank beard of zz top has a unique groove to their playing and this guy has it too in spades great great work

  • @AriMarsh
    @AriMarsh Před rokem +1

    Fantastic, superbly done video and incredible analysis. Love that you’re continuing to share the profound mastery and musical beauty and creativity of Zeppelin. Or shall I say the profound beauty and musical mastery of Zeppelin?! They really had it all and their music and vibe continues to influence so many musicians 50+ years later.

  • @jltrem
    @jltrem Před rokem +2

    I'm gonna hold my breath until Carl releases an in-depth video on that Les Paul. Farewell, all.

  • @ericfielding2540
    @ericfielding2540 Před rokem +2

    Great explanation of classic drum and guitar riffs.

  • @martyscoreseasy4762
    @martyscoreseasy4762 Před rokem +2

    I bought pick ups from Bryan, he is the man and the pick ups are the real deal

  • @paulrudiger2552
    @paulrudiger2552 Před rokem +2

    Great content!! Greetings from Greece! Your pickups sounds fantastic.. I am about to buy one set as well..But still I think your playing is so good, that you could play even the cheapest squier and sound the same.. Please can you make a video about Jimmy and the use of echoplex? Thank you for your content!!

  • @duanefromjustice316
    @duanefromjustice316 Před rokem +4

    I LOVE THE ROVER!!!

  • @TomEGuitar
    @TomEGuitar Před rokem +1

    Hi Carl, thie video is phenomenal 💯💥. You and Nick are sympathetic guy´s and superb Musicans. Thank you both for doing this. ..So, and now i grab my Les Paul and play Zep riffs 😀. Many greets from Bavaria, Germany, Tom

  • @stevestarr6395
    @stevestarr6395 Před rokem +2

    That sounded great and think those pickups sound awesome!

  • @lifebreath77
    @lifebreath77 Před 5 měsíci

    Great drumming! Love to hear someone really nailing the drum parts and style.

  • @Martos59
    @Martos59 Před rokem +1

    Loved Nicks videos for sweetwater and obviously his playing. Thanks for this guys.

  • @johndietz1266
    @johndietz1266 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for this video. It really makes me appreciate even more how great of a band Led Zeppelin was and just hearing those songs being played to perfection by both of you is incredible.

  • @zzzyyyzz
    @zzzyyyzz Před 10 měsíci

    Nice! i really like to see that you got so many subs after first videos, and i love those and now i see your channel, it really gives more and more info and now even history of how bonham got visions and so on, keep them coming! i read all books, listened led whole my life, and still learning more because of this channel, Thanks! and well played again! greetings from finland again and enjoy that abiilty to play those songs, we enjoy that you enjoy !!

    • @zzzyyyzz
      @zzzyyyzz Před 10 měsíci

      and that bending in rover, i thought it was wah pedal but ... he did so much wit that too, i would love to see when you do video with jimmy and his WAH pedal using and inventions + history, thats really cool and pioneer stuff in that time .. or i think so

  • @kevinsoete7817
    @kevinsoete7817 Před rokem +1

    AND PAGE JUST PUT THAT TOGETHER IN THE STUDIO DURING A BREAK
    THATS CALLED GENIUS
    AND BONHAM JUST INSTINCTIVELY KNEW WHERE TO GO

  • @Dutchers
    @Dutchers Před rokem

    Sorry but that dude laying down the drums,, NAILS IT !!

  • @ngronlund
    @ngronlund Před rokem +3

    Any chance that you’ll share the info on the pickups that you have in your Jimmy guitar?

  • @EdA1
    @EdA1 Před rokem +3

    Karl, Love your passion for Zep and great playing!... I hope you dont mind but I need to add some important info regarding Page's pickups and his tone... Page starting using the Les Paul live in April '69 and by late May he switched to it permanently leaving the Dragon Tele home... Originally he had the two original late '50s PAFs and in late '69 he took the cover off the bridge exposing the double white PAF.... HERE IS THE IMPORTANT PART... In early '72 during the Australian tour his bridge PAF failed... he replaced it in time for the '72 US tour (first time I saw them) with a chrome covered Gibson T-top... The T-tops were indeed generally lower in output than the PAFs (reading around 7.7K) so you are correct that his bridge pickup at that time was a lower reading than his original neck pickup which has been documented as reading somewhere in the mid 8s... BUT, the other key here is not only the lower reading but the tone of the T-top itself... it has a short magnet alnico 5 and is brighter and quackier than his original PAF bridge pickup... so YES when you mix the two together you get that iconic 1972 and later tone... it sounds a bit unusual and some think that he had phasing going on... HE DID NOT... and Brian Williams agrees with that, thats the tone you get by mixing those two pickup AND Jimmy Page's fingers!... I have had and have '50s Les Pauls and original '50s PAFs and original late '60s T-top and yeah thats the tone for sure.... But sorry Karl the one thing I wont agree with is Page often played in the middle with both pickup UP FULL, thats the only way to get that unusual twangy tone that you hear all over the Song Remains concert and the end of the Ocean on the album... Yes he did like to switch to the middle often and did so when he felt like it, including the riff of Rock and Roll... but on the Song remains he is starting Rock and roll on just the bridge.... One last thing... Plant actually DID introduce Bonzo and Pats Delight live in early '69!... But it was a completely different riff than Moby Dick... Wise we were able to jam on some Zep together some day, ROCK ON!

    • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
      @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Před rokem +1

      Don't Ignore the Echoplex In the Signal Chain! Page's Tone Was MUCH Thinner Without The Echoplex! The Echoplex Tone Is What You Are Hearing ALL Over THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME Movie!

    • @CarlBaldassarreMusic
      @CarlBaldassarreMusic  Před rokem +2

      Awesome!!

    • @EdA1
      @EdA1 Před rokem +1

      @@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ agreed that the echoplex adds some gain and brightness, but I’ve played through them many times, and I do not feel that they change the inherent tone of the guitar and pickups itself. But they certainly do enhance the tone.

    • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
      @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Před rokem

      @@EdA1 I defer to your experience. Just saying as a Zep/Page fan for Decades his Echoplex tone is one of my favorites and a much better, fatter sounding, choice for his expressionist playing compared to his revealing, thin, sound in '75.

    • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
      @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Před rokem

      @@EdA1 By the way, I'm in Jersey and deliver a Mean Bonzo! Love to jam with other Zep Fans!!!!

  • @markrushton1516
    @markrushton1516 Před rokem

    The Rover. Guitar in that is fantastic. That riff that morphs with the wah as the solo goes over the top. Hard to describe but the sound is amazing

  • @willdenham
    @willdenham Před 9 měsíci

    The Rover is my favorite off Physical as well. Favorite rocker. Favorite ballad off Physical is Ten years gone. Since P.G. is my favorite Zep LP then those must be my favorite Zep songs. Close second are Sick Again for a rocker and In The Light for the ballad.

  • @TheRodge2112
    @TheRodge2112 Před rokem

    Love it! That’s quite a revelation about Jimmy’s pickups. Killer riffs and those new pickups are dead-on Jimmy. Nick is absolutely awesome. Crushing it.

    • @bryanwilliams3665
      @bryanwilliams3665 Před rokem +1

      It may have been confusing what Carl said?.The Higher wind Neck/ Lower wind Bridge Pickups were in there like that from the Get Go.. It wasn't super unusual with the 50s Gibsons. Carl simply meant , you'd get closer if you flip a modern set of vintage type pickups . The last JP vid on my channel has a different audio take on Carl's actual Pickups you hear him play here .

  • @flatsix666
    @flatsix666 Před rokem +1

    Great work here fella's. Very much enjoyed! Thanks.

  • @user-bv7we4iw5m
    @user-bv7we4iw5m Před rokem +2

    I want to be Carl Baldassare when I grow up. Hands down the coolest person on the planet.

  • @pablo.l
    @pablo.l Před rokem +1

    love your style man, keep the great work you're doing!
    Also, thanks for doing the best video on Page's tone and not naming it "THE REAL tone of j.p." or "The ABSOLUTE TRUTH of Page's tone" or "Jimmy Page: you are doing it wrong"
    All those click bait strategies are getting frustrating. Your work is pure quality. Thanks again!

  • @scottankers6690
    @scottankers6690 Před 3 měsíci

    Whole Lotta Love is the nastiest guitar riff ever. I love your description of Page as the "artist" of the three Yardbirds guitarists.

  • @waynegram8907
    @waynegram8907 Před rokem +1

    CARL BALDASSAREE, listen to all the zeppelin, sabbath and hendrix albums to make a video lesson on which certain sections the bass players bass lines are using Non-roots notes. Hendrix and Page would do unusual things with the bass players bass lines to alter and change the rhythm guitars chords into another function or richer extension chord. Black Sabbath, Hendrix, Zeppelin would make melodic riffs lines but the bass players bass line would be matched note for note and they would substitute different notes which changes the function. It would be nice if you make a top 20 licks with bass lines that did this by zeppelin, sabbath and hendrix because its a good learning tool and technique to do.

  • @sumitamishra5160
    @sumitamishra5160 Před rokem +1

    Amazing video .. As a die hard Zep fan, would be great to see your thoughts on one of the greatest blues song… Tea for One

  • @r.c.d903
    @r.c.d903 Před rokem

    Rover is my favorite song of Led..this guitar has a magical feeling..this song is call the favourite unknow.

  • @baritony8763
    @baritony8763 Před rokem +2

    Did you ever hear the cough before the beginning of "Whole Lotta Love"? Probably Plant(the only one with a mike). And on "Heartbreaker", my fav LZ song, in the main riff you hear what sounds like the trebley (clicking?) of Page's guitar, which makes me assume he's playing near the bridge pickup. I can't imagine he overlooked that----it's a fairly obvious sound---maybe he didn't want to do another take; they were busy touring their first album. And it goes along with his(and Jonsey's bass guitar).Any comments? Always wondered.Great playing,guys!

  • @JoFandango
    @JoFandango Před rokem

    great fun to see you guys ! and especially for the rover ! how I love this song !

  • @joemaddock5387
    @joemaddock5387 Před rokem

    Y’all are very talented and it’s great to hear you dissect these riffs… that said… hearing Zep tunes with *just* great drumming and guitar playing makes me realize how much Jonesy added to the band!

  • @BlackDogOriginal
    @BlackDogOriginal Před rokem +2

    I have a set (#118) of Bryan’s pickups. I love mine.

  • @tward3928
    @tward3928 Před rokem

    Amazing, please can you do the Rover outro, the way Jimmy keeps turning the riff inside out is so special.

    • @CarlBaldassarreMusic
      @CarlBaldassarreMusic  Před rokem

      Love that part. I do it live and we improvise through it which is the secret. It’s so groovy!

  • @stinkystubin
    @stinkystubin Před 3 měsíci

    Jimmy Page’s original paf was changed to a mid 60’s Gibson T top in the early 70’s. Most T tops of that era were wound at a 7.6k resistance. His was unusual in that it was a hotter 8.2k resistance which gave it more bite than normal. It is surprising how many pickup manufacturers are so far off.

  • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
    @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Před rokem +1

    Page likely used a Phase 90 and an Eventide Instant Flanger for The Rover. The song was never played live in it's entirety by Zeppelin but in '77 it was part of the opening sequence: The Song Remains The Same> Rover Intro> Sick Again.

  • @markbrown7103
    @markbrown7103 Před rokem

    Call you’re one hell of a guitar player. I’ve been playing for 50 years. You smoke me out any day of the week man you’re a great goddamn Led Zeppelin rich is down perfect. I am not much in the hard rock, but Led Zeppelin was the ticket for me was my favorite hard rock band. But you’re the best I’ve ever seen at playing their songs you are one hell of a great guitar player you’re awesome..💖😁🎸🎼🎶🎵👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🎸

    • @CarlBaldassarreMusic
      @CarlBaldassarreMusic  Před rokem

      Thanks so much! I think I’m a better composer than guitar player by a long shot. If you like different styles of music, then you should try my album Grand Boulevard. It’s on my website www.carlbaldassarremusic.com

  • @leeland446
    @leeland446 Před rokem

    I love this video soooo much, great experienced musicians just hanging out, and geeking out over zepp. So much fun😊

  • @cowabungaw9958
    @cowabungaw9958 Před 9 měsíci

    Fantastic breakdown & insights!

  • @kasimirokaz3775
    @kasimirokaz3775 Před rokem +1

    Hey Carl, any chance you could do a video in regards to setting up/maintaining the guitar? Figured it would be relevant to what you are doing with your channel. Ok... ok.... I'll confess, I messed up the height of my ABR-1 thumbwheels while swapping strings. lol.
    It was setup absolutely perfect by an old tech but he's not answering his phone.....
    HELLLLP XD

  • @juliemanarin4127
    @juliemanarin4127 Před rokem

    OMG! YES please get Jimmy on here!!

  • @luisnunez5944
    @luisnunez5944 Před rokem

    Greetings my great Carl Baldassarre I love all your videos and just like you I am a lover of Led Zeppelin.
    I wanted to ask you to make a video for the song La La.
    For me it is a masterpiece and I hope you can do it, greetings teacher.

  • @mr.timebombman2230
    @mr.timebombman2230 Před rokem

    I do a similar thing with my pickups. Have a SD Full Shred in the neck, and a PAF in the bridge.

  • @matthewstreb6886
    @matthewstreb6886 Před rokem

    Phenomenal video, and pairing- 2 pros. The fun of playing Zeppelin is apparent. Moby Dick- it gets no better.

  • @billtaylor3382
    @billtaylor3382 Před rokem +1

    Totally love it guys!

  • @jmflyer55
    @jmflyer55 Před 8 měsíci

    Great job guys! Fantastic!

  • @bobbycain3719
    @bobbycain3719 Před rokem

    I say props to these master musicians. I enjoyed watching them do hat they love

  • @eaglerocvox3277
    @eaglerocvox3277 Před rokem +2

    Jimmy's Secret Is His Fingerprints...Earth Soul Blues RocknRoll...

  • @mezzoca8110
    @mezzoca8110 Před rokem +1

    Great video guys… I wonder if Jimmy Page would do a video with you to explain the techniques and career. I reckon these interview with demonstrations are invaluable as a record like the Gary Moore ones. Please Jimmy do it.

  • @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ
    @SopranoPizzaJMFNJ Před rokem +1

    Bonzo often played the riff along with Page, making John Paul Jones' contributions all the more impressive. The challenge with Rock and Roll being that Bonzo played the intro different live. Listen to the soundtrack to TSRTS and it sounds like snare, hi-hat & kick start together on the One. This suggests to me a measure of 5/4 or 3/8 in there somewhere.

  • @Pandamasque
    @Pandamasque Před rokem

    9:05 this is what helps me with the Rock and Roll intro: say these words in your mind in-sync with the drums
    'You keep on (1)knocking
    You keep on knocking
    You keep on knocking
    n-n-n knocking
    ...knocking, but you can't come IN"
    Drums start on the "you". The 1 is on the "KNOCK". Band comes in on the "IN"