LB was one of the most bizarre experiments in pop/rock music ever and, honestly, without Wes at the helm of the phat ass riffs, I don't think they would have gotten anywhere. Dude is pure legend!
Extremely intelligent , creative, groundbreaking, humble and highly underrated is how I would describe WB and as a Bassist for over 40 years his playing style is still amongst the most intriguing to me.
People love to hate on Limp Bizkit. Take their first 2 albums and name me anything that sounds like them. They were super original with clear cut identities. I'm talking about their music, not their personal life. There were thousands of Nu Metal bands back then but not all of them made it and only a few still matters. Limp Bizkit is one of them. Feel free to dislike their music. That doesn't make them any less relevant or make them less of an "artist". There's huge different between great "guitar players" and great "artists".
@@RayzaEFC limp bizkit is great.along with a lot of music from that time.but I was younger so stuff had bigger more profound meaning and influence than it does on the jaded old guy I've turned into😂😂😂
@@NintenDub Well each to their own but I've long forgotten Korn put it that way. What a load of garbage they are. Can't believe there was a time I liked them. To be honest I went off metal after I was 16. Limp Bizkit are still good though
This seven string is a real special one.. I wanted to buy one for myself but it's said that only 100(!) pieces were built of this Ibanez. I was so pissed ...
@@noodles6390a friend of mine actually bought this guitar from Wes Borland himself on eBay for around $2000.00 …this was when Wes was done with Limp Bizkit and hated looking at the guitar.
I worked security at a limp bizkit concert in Dallas one year in the early 2010’s. I had never seen one of their live shows before. They turned the place into pure anarchy. Never seen anything like it before or since. The crowd jumped the barricade and most of the security guys just said F it and enjoyed the show. It was incredible. I’ve seen a lot of bands play…i’d say I saw a pretty good percentage of the rock bands of the last 30 years (never got to see pantera) Limp Bizkit and the Melvins stick out in my mind as the best concerts i’ve seen.
Not really. He put in a costume show. His playing was overshadowed by Fred’s garble. How anyone could say Wes Borland and great guitarist in the same sentence usually can’t play themselves either. In other words misery needs company
@@apsfpv2217 that's bullshit dude. Wes borland created some crazy riffs. Hot dog was like nothing I'd ever heard back then. Boiler was s badass riff too. Hes by no means untouchable, but he definitely had some cool ideas. There are plenty of guitarists out there that were impressed by wes borland sound, creativity, and ambience.
APS FPV someone hasn’t watched the man play much. He may not be a virtuoso but I’d be billing to bet diamonds to dogshit he’d beat out a CZcams troll any day
+Vincent C Are you kidding? He does nothing that is even remotely impressive from both a technical standpoint and a creative one. He's average in every way. I think he's rated right where he should be, off the radar. He's not good and he's not bad, he's just, meh. Most underrated all time? Thats beyond a bold statement. Lets talk underrated for a moment. How about Chris Poland? Played on the first 2 Megadeth records, did a few other projects and has been playing in the fusion trio OHM for over a decade. Completely unique style, technically gifted, amazing legato and phrasing, and aside from hardcore Megadeth fans few know shit about him. That is underrated. Look up Poland OHM, see for yourself. Lets do another, Paul Masvidal from Cynic. I could also include Jason Gobel who played on the first Cynic record but lets stay with Paul. Until the past few years Cynic was disbanded after recording one record in the early 90's called Focus. They were wrongly included in the Florida death Metal scene and wound up getting booed playing gigs with bands like Cannibal Corpse. For this and other reasons they disbanded after one brilliant record. Like Poland Masvidal has an original style and approach, is a gifted technician, and a brilliant composer. He played on a Death record called Human and like Poland few outside of the Death faithful know his name. Check out the Cynic song Textures and see for yourself. I could on and on with players few know about who are amazing musicians. I hate Limp Bizkit yet I know who Wes Borland is. If you dig em that's fine, to each his own but to put the tag most underrated on him is ridiculous considering the fact that he is well known and is average in every way. He seems like a nice guy but that don't cut it in this discussion. To be underrated you must be an amazing musician who few know about outside of a select fan base. Borland does not qualify.
+Kris Ross I'm a Wes Borland fan (from the entertainment perspective) and I couldn't agree more with you, Wes is not a big deal compared to the real kick ass guitarists out there, well put man.
@@ulyssessait wood in electric guitars does NOT make a difference. That’s marketing that you were made to believe. Wood is not magnetic, pickups are and they’re literally the microphone of the guitar.
Everyone think limp Bizkit sucks but I personally think there genius. Fred is a comedic singer. Everyone thinks he’s a douche but he’s trying to look like a douche to get the most out of people. He mixes annoying douchey vocals with screaming and using that combination to get the most out of his audience. Wes Is a fantastic guitarist and always plays what right for the song. Maybe the most underrated guitarist of the 2000s. Their bassist and drummer hold down the groove.
What gets me is how a lot of LB’s material is so characteristically Wes. I never cared much for Fred’s vocals, but I always loved the leads and rhythms in the band. For me, Wes’s writing is why I love the band, and pretty much anything he works on.
+Brae Scanlon Disagree on Adam Jones. He's pretty heavily revered in the guitar community, and I would argue overrated as far as technique and catalog go.
I never liked Limp Bizkit, but I always really liked Wes and his attitude. Especially when he took a break for a while to really learn guitar and admitting that he needed to do that for himself. Good dude, good guitarist 👍
You set your standards pretty low. Wes is a decent guitarist, he's not great and will never be on any top 20 lists or even 50. Maybe a top 500 list. Limp Bizkit isn't a great band either their lyrics are pretty lame and not very thought provoking. What do you like about them?
David L none of their lyrics are thought provoking or you have only heard like two or three songs and are generalising? Because I can do the same, Metallica has a new song with the worst lyrics ever written, and Cobain crooning Grandma take me home! And moaning about the food he had to eat is ultra cringeworthy while LB have some truly amazing songs with powerful lyrics. The difference between lb and any other band that has had mainstream success is that LB have a lot of great lyrics on the unknown songs and silly lyrics on the hits, while other bands seem to get it the other way around.. While Cory Taylor wants to slit your throat and fuck the wound, and Maynard keenan sang about his dick and shitting the bed with Tool and the less said about puscifer the better... Rollin And My Generation are at least really energetic tracks and self aware enough to be humorous unlike the tragically awful lyrics on some songs by other great bands out there,
A lot of people say Wes is soooooooo good...and well he is good...and good doesn't always mean he's playing 157 notes per second or whatever. A good guitarist is one that can come up with original parts that don't sound like every other guitar player out there...do his own thing. Sure...it takes skill to play fast and all that, not denying that...just saying it's also refreshing to see someone do their own style and not try to copy everything else out there. He does alot of power chord type stuff...easy peasey...but yeah, he still finds ways to throw in really odd sounding parts that just fit the songs well. That's the objective...to play for the song. Besides...Wes could be an absolute monster in his normal everyday practicing life for all we know...but you have to write for what the songs allow...and Limp Bizkit doesn't exactly call for crazy guitar solos all over the place...not that kind of music.
I love his melodic stuff like what he played off dont go wandering, and his hard hitting stuff like leech... not the best in the world, but I like his style a lot
He's got a signature identity. You would recognise him and never confuse him with another. Instantly Wes Borland. That's hard to craft in every field of art.
People can mock Nu Metal for it's the only with no solo licks in between reffrain. But I challenge them to create something as original as how Wes and folks did with Limp Bizkit. I don't worship the band, I embrace their creativity and musicality, they're fresh and unique at the time, really shaped up guitar playing for me.
The famous RG7CST, the "holy grail" guitar I saw hanging up at Monty's Music in Arizona back in 1999. Wished I could have afforded it then, but for a 7 string, I just couldn't yet justify it, as I just wasn't playing enough 7 string stuff. But man, the Vintage Violin color, flame top, double edge bridge, matched headstock, I mean the thing was just fantastic. Cool to see and hear Wes play/talk, never really got much of a bead on what he was about back then, seems like a cool dude, unique player for sure, definitely defined the sound of the late 90s/early 2000s. Wish this recording wasn't in 240p, but then I'm glad to see that it survived at all.
It's kinda hilarious that Wes describes it as a great alternative for people who can't afford to have a bunch of different guitars. This guitar being a stupendously rare and expensive instrument would cost as much as five other decent guitars. I always wondered why Ibanez never put the "Double" versions of their tremolos on more guitars. The Edge Pro was even prepared for mounting a LR Baggs system into, with removable inserts in the saddles that fit the LR Baggs piezo elements, and tapped holes on the trem block meant for mounting a control PCB. I can't even name a single model that came with it.
wes is my original inspiration for playing guitar, especially a 7 string. this man was doing it way before it was the cool thing to do. happy to say I've been playing 7 strings for a long time, shit about 17 years now. thank you wes for inspiring me still in 2020
I can't describe these feelings I got now. Listening to this again after many years almost got tears in my eyes. Wes Borland will always be my guitar hero
The first time I saw Wes, or LB for that matter, was when I was visiting my cousin’s and they had Woodstock 99 playing on their TV...IT BLEW MY MIND. Wes was like an action figure or something! Just totally weird, unique and awesome. Just heard this HUGE sound coming from a fairly small TV by today’s standards like 32’ max, it was incredible and the crowd was going ape shit, I LOVED IT. Wes is and always will be one of my favorite guitarists because of his creativity, originality and his energy on stage.
I'm not a fan of limp bizkit, but I have heard their songs, and I know that this guy, Sam rivers, and John otto are all exceptional musicians. Regardless of the songs they write and whether you like them or not, they're pretty damn talented.
Wes, Sam & Jon… with a Corey Taylor, Chad Grey, etc on vocals…woulda been other level. Fred has tons of talent, made some really cool choices at times…but man, that whiney self depreciating cool guy shit takes LB down several pegs. Listen to “Counterfeit”, “Indigo Flow”, “Just Like This”, “Nobody Like You”, “The One”…it’s like a different band! Then listen to the lyrics of “Rollin’”🤦🏻♂️
Since then a lot of their better songs involve the whammy bar. Douche bag is awesome. So is out of style. He's using it a lot and being very original with it.
Helter Skelter I’ve given up trying to name names when someone asks me “Who’s the greatest guitar player of all time?” My new take on it is; whoever inspires people to pick up the instrument and learn it, they are a great guitar player. I know a lot of people who picked up guitar because of Wes.
It's not just about the passion (GnR wrote good songs but they suck) or being able to shred or playing odd time signature parts, all that stuff is cool but being able to write good songs and work with the other instruments where you're complimenting each other and benefiting the song is incredibly valuable and memorable
Funny he should mention and show off something off Don't Go Wandering; it's always been one of favorite tracks on the album mainly due to Wes' guitar work. Pretty simple yet quite effective and atmospheric! What an underrated song!
I believe LB had been on tour on Korn at which point Ibanez stepped to Wes and offered some 7 strings He didn't play them for very long though because he didn't have a real need for the extra string
Just discovered this clip. Actually, the whole band are clucking amazing. As a bass player, I reckon Sam still has it. But Wes is just one of those dudes who you can't really peg down. Wonderful video, and I'm so glad I found it. Hope you do also. Keep safe. Nick the four skinned, sorry, four stringed bass spanker. 🎸🎸🎸
@@nickphillips7319 hahahah! Yea I’m glad I found it also! Actually ended up jammin them on the way to our show the following day! I’m sure Sam still has it for sure! They did their own thing and didn’t get the love they deserved I think such amazing songs from all the albums!
@@bassimprovjams3772 Hiya bass jams. I guess you might be a player. Just a thought. In my country, even in arenas of maybe 4000 capacity, those cluckers still command eye watering ticket prices, and sell out within the hour. God bless em all, thanks for the reply, and and if you are in a band, enjoy. I'm too old now. 🐰🤓🍺🎵🎸
LOVEEEEW WES BORLAND!!!!! IM INTRIGUED BY HIM! I dont know anything about guiitars, specs or whatever HOWEVER HIS STORY DRAWS ME IN SEEMS COOL AS HELL!!! YOURE A TREASURE!! I ONLY APPRECIATED HIM ..... LIMP BIZKIT IS NOTHING WITHOUT WES BORLAND!!! AND HE DESERVES BETTER!!!! -BIGGEST WES BORLAND FAN GIRL WHO SEES HIS WORTH & CALLED MARYLIN MANSON OUT!!!! KINGGGGGGGGG AND A CLASSY GENTLEMAN ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!
When I was a teenager people used to give me shit for listening to Limp Bizkit.. Some of their songs were ok, borderline good.. but what I really LOVED was this dude on the guitar and John Otto on the drums.. The sound on the album was mixed so well and sounded amazing through my aiwa XtraBass disc player Lol.. Those awesome guitar riffs with those beats was just so good. I don't care what anyone says, I still like Hot Dog, My Generation, Full Nelson, Take A Look Around... honestly, I wish they had an album of instrumentals because the music itself is DOPE.
Wow saw this clip for the first time, must have been ten years or more ago. Firstly, I didn't realise ibanez had a piezo combination guitar, PRS only just released their version 2 years back!! I'd change the magnetic pups maybe but I digress. Wes and the ban rawked my night about 4 weeks ago in Sydney, AUS. Great gig, an enigmatic man and moreso an innovative and creative guitarist. Just add a tight drummer to the mix, and equally creative bassist and DJ and with freedom Fred takes to the fore.
![Limp Bizkit - Re-arranged/Killing in The Name (Live at Budapest, Hungary, 2015) [Official Pro Shot]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/o_jgyf4omcw/mqdefault.jpg)
LB was one of the most bizarre experiments in pop/rock music ever and, honestly, without Wes at the helm of the phat ass riffs, I don't think they would have gotten anywhere. Dude is pure legend!
Exactly
Same As Wes without LB - all his own projects are boring and unmemorable
popmusic? POP? i guess you mean hip hop.
POP????
100%
Many, many people around my age (mid 30's) picked up a guitar because of this legend. Still going strong today...I salute you, sir.
Extremely intelligent , creative, groundbreaking, humble and highly underrated is how I would describe WB and as a Bassist for over 40 years his playing style is still amongst the most intriguing to me.
exactly this. i’m a bass player and he is my biggest inspiration musically.
Definitely. He didn't let the accepted boundaries of guitar playing limit him. He went quantum.
The emperors new clothes
I read his brother or friend was a bass player, and he got some lessons from them or something like that
he's kind of a douchebag actually
I can’t believe that this was as clear as television used to be. I feel like I’m drunk.
maybe you are.
People love to hate on Limp Bizkit. Take their first 2 albums and name me anything that sounds like them. They were super original with clear cut identities. I'm talking about their music, not their personal life. There were thousands of Nu Metal bands back then but not all of them made it and only a few still matters. Limp Bizkit is one of them.
Feel free to dislike their music. That doesn't make them any less relevant or make them less of an "artist". There's huge different between great "guitar players" and great "artists".
Absolutely man
Nu metal was a childish phase to me, Limp Bizkit wasn't
@@RayzaEFC limp bizkit is great.along with a lot of music from that time.but I was younger so stuff had bigger more profound meaning and influence than it does on the jaded old guy I've turned into😂😂😂
@@NintenDub Well each to their own but I've long forgotten Korn put it that way. What a load of garbage they are. Can't believe there was a time I liked them. To be honest I went off metal after I was 16. Limp Bizkit are still good though
@@RayzaEFC I never said open was good...😂 but..follow the leader was good for its time
I think this guy is a huge talent. If you listen the guitar work in limp bizkit's music you really hear how much thought goes into it.
Honestly, these were my favorite of Wes' guitars. The ibanez models he used were fantastic!!
high end Ibanez guitars are as close to perfect as guitars get
This seven string is a real special one.. I wanted to buy one for myself but it's said that only 100(!) pieces were built of this Ibanez. I was so pissed ...
@@noodles6390 18
@@DrSpaceman42 facts
@@noodles6390a friend of mine actually bought this guitar from Wes Borland himself on eBay for around $2000.00
…this was when Wes was done with Limp Bizkit and hated looking at the guitar.
He should be gambit in a movie
Spot on casting
Absolutamente
@Linden Butler but Ray Park who played Toad does looks like him
wes > tatum
I worked security at a limp bizkit concert in Dallas one year in the early 2010’s. I had never seen one of their live shows before. They turned the place into pure anarchy. Never seen anything like it before or since. The crowd jumped the barricade and most of the security guys just said F it and enjoyed the show. It was incredible. I’ve seen a lot of bands play…i’d say I saw a pretty good percentage of the rock bands of the last 30 years (never got to see pantera) Limp Bizkit and the Melvins stick out in my mind as the best concerts i’ve seen.
same
suicidal tendencies with dave lombardo on drums was astounding
Wes Borland and his guitar was ahead of his time.
I think they were very of their time
Not really. He put in a costume show. His playing was overshadowed by Fred’s garble. How anyone could say Wes Borland and great guitarist in the same sentence usually can’t play themselves either. In other words misery needs company
@@apsfpv2217 that's bullshit dude. Wes borland created some crazy riffs. Hot dog was like nothing I'd ever heard back then. Boiler was s badass riff too. Hes by no means untouchable, but he definitely had some cool ideas. There are plenty of guitarists out there that were impressed by wes borland sound, creativity, and ambience.
APS FPV someone hasn’t watched the man play much. He may not be a virtuoso but I’d be billing to bet diamonds to dogshit he’d beat out a CZcams troll any day
Agreed, he is brilliant
Most underated guitarist of all time. AND he's so cool !!!
+Vincent C Are you kidding? He does nothing that is even remotely impressive from both a technical standpoint and a creative one. He's average in every way. I think he's rated right where he should be, off the radar. He's not good and he's not bad, he's just, meh. Most underrated all time? Thats beyond a bold statement. Lets talk underrated for a moment. How about Chris Poland? Played on the first 2 Megadeth records, did a few other projects and has been playing in the fusion trio OHM for over a decade. Completely unique style, technically gifted, amazing legato and phrasing, and aside from hardcore Megadeth fans few know shit about him. That is underrated. Look up Poland OHM, see for yourself. Lets do another, Paul Masvidal from Cynic. I could also include Jason Gobel who played on the first Cynic record but lets stay with Paul. Until the past few years Cynic was disbanded after recording one record in the early 90's called Focus. They were wrongly included in the Florida death Metal scene and wound up getting booed playing gigs with bands like Cannibal Corpse. For this and other reasons they disbanded after one brilliant record. Like Poland Masvidal has an original style and approach, is a gifted technician, and a brilliant composer. He played on a Death record called Human and like Poland few outside of the Death faithful know his name. Check out the Cynic song Textures and see for yourself. I could on and on with players few know about who are amazing musicians. I hate Limp Bizkit yet I know who Wes Borland is. If you dig em that's fine, to each his own but to put the tag most underrated on him is ridiculous considering the fact that he is well known and is average in every way. He seems like a nice guy but that don't cut it in this discussion. To be underrated you must be an amazing musician who few know about outside of a select fan base. Borland does not qualify.
+Kris Ross I'm a Wes Borland fan (from the entertainment perspective) and I couldn't agree more with you, Wes is not a big deal compared to the real kick ass guitarists out there, well put man.
Wes deserved to be in a better band it's unfortunate he ended up with the Limped Biscuits
+Adán Martivela Limp Bizkit is ok
***** have you've heard his work on the unquestionable truth!? It's pretty fucking good dude! His best riffs to date real shit! Check it bro 😎
Goosebumps when Wes starts playing Don't go off wandering... Always come back to this video..
Damn! Miss those times. The 7 string Ibanez era was just amazing.
7 string nu-metal
Yea 7-string Ibanez never died. More strings happened as well.
Don’t forget John, he was a good drummer. Definitely helped define their grooves. Wes is an amazing guitarist though.
john is a beast, doesnt get enough credit
tbh theyre all fantastic. even fred. when it comes to his voice - this dude can sing, definetly can rap, and his screams are in my top 3 ever.
I was never a fan. But I saw them live once. The whole band was so tight and clean. I was really surprised at how great their live sound was.
That acoustic reproduction is insane!
same thought here! well. its one of the rarest ibanez ever made
samse7en11 sounds so good, doesn't it? i want piezos in my RG now!
regression its not about piezo only, but the wood used as body also plays role
***** Good point
@@ulyssessait wood in electric guitars does NOT make a difference. That’s marketing that you were made to believe. Wood is not magnetic, pickups are and they’re literally the microphone of the guitar.
Everyone think limp Bizkit sucks but I personally think there genius. Fred is a comedic singer. Everyone thinks he’s a douche but he’s trying to look like a douche to get the most out of people. He mixes annoying douchey vocals with screaming and using that combination to get the most out of his audience. Wes Is a fantastic guitarist and always plays what right for the song. Maybe the most underrated guitarist of the 2000s. Their bassist and drummer hold down the groove.
What gets me is how a lot of LB’s material is so characteristically Wes. I never cared much for Fred’s vocals, but I always loved the leads and rhythms in the band. For me, Wes’s writing is why I love the band, and pretty much anything he works on.
Agreed but fred has grown on me. I find him unique in his own way like wes, and Fred has been good live
The most underrated guitar player in the world
John Michael along with Page Hamilton and Adam Jones
+Brae Scanlon Disagree on Adam Jones. He's pretty heavily revered in the guitar community, and I would argue overrated as far as technique and catalog go.
Chris Poland is the best Guitarist of all time
How is he underrated? He is one of the most influential and famous guitarists of the late 90s early 2000 nu metal era.
Most of the world has no idea who he is.
One of my favorite guitarists. Really love what he does with his guitar . That reverb and delay , damn! Love it.
I never liked Limp Bizkit, but I always really liked Wes and his attitude. Especially when he took a break for a while to really learn guitar and admitting that he needed to do that for himself. Good dude, good guitarist 👍
Wes never liked Limp Bizkit either
Wes is actually 1 of 2 owners of one in America. Only 18 were made. Would be sweet to have one.
They should have made more.
He was. He doesn't have this guitar anymore.
1:15 love this riff
what song is it
@@eddieastro1 think it's the bridge section of my way
@@ricd2821 It uses the same chords composed of stacked fifths but it’s quite different from My Way.
@@majav15mg yes true
@@eddieastro1 Don't go off wandering.
One of the greatest unsung guitar heroes
my favorite guitar player in my favorite band
You set your standards pretty low. Wes is a decent guitarist, he's not great and will never be on any top 20 lists or even 50. Maybe a top 500 list. Limp Bizkit isn't a great band either their lyrics are pretty lame and not very thought provoking. What do you like about them?
+David L the melody, the music, the riffs
+Guillaume Ballestero Well if we all liked the same thing the world would be rather boring I suppose
well i started playing guitar for this guy and i dont regret it
David L none of their lyrics are thought provoking or you have only heard like two or three songs and are generalising? Because I can do the same, Metallica has a new song with the worst lyrics ever written, and Cobain crooning Grandma take me home! And moaning about the food he had to eat is ultra cringeworthy while LB have some truly amazing songs with powerful lyrics. The difference between lb and any other band that has had mainstream success is that LB have a lot of great lyrics on the unknown songs and silly lyrics on the hits, while other bands seem to get it the other way around.. While Cory Taylor wants to slit your throat and fuck the wound, and Maynard keenan sang about his dick and shitting the bed with Tool and the less said about puscifer the better...
Rollin And My Generation are at least really energetic tracks and self aware enough to be humorous unlike the tragically awful lyrics on some songs by other great bands out there,
That guitar! Brilliant, I want one! Wes Borland is a criminally under rated guitarist! One of a kind, the real deal
This guitar is so rare that you have a better chance of find $100,000 in your yard lol.
I can't believe he doesn't own it now.
@@clothbooster He got it back.
He hates 7 strings didn't use it for a while
A lot of people say Wes is soooooooo good...and well he is good...and good doesn't always mean he's playing 157 notes per second or whatever. A good guitarist is one that can come up with original parts that don't sound like every other guitar player out there...do his own thing. Sure...it takes skill to play fast and all that, not denying that...just saying it's also refreshing to see someone do their own style and not try to copy everything else out there. He does alot of power chord type stuff...easy peasey...but yeah, he still finds ways to throw in really odd sounding parts that just fit the songs well. That's the objective...to play for the song. Besides...Wes could be an absolute monster in his normal everyday practicing life for all we know...but you have to write for what the songs allow...and Limp Bizkit doesn't exactly call for crazy guitar solos all over the place...not that kind of music.
I love his melodic stuff like what he played off dont go wandering, and his hard hitting stuff like leech... not the best in the world, but I like his style a lot
He's got a signature identity. You would recognise him and never confuse him with another. Instantly Wes Borland. That's hard to craft in every field of art.
Well, yeah, who wants a cookie?
People can mock Nu Metal for it's the only with no solo licks in between reffrain. But I challenge them to create something as original as how Wes and folks did with Limp Bizkit. I don't worship the band, I embrace their creativity and musicality, they're fresh and unique at the time, really shaped up guitar playing for me.
The famous RG7CST, the "holy grail" guitar I saw hanging up at Monty's Music in Arizona back in 1999. Wished I could have afforded it then, but for a 7 string, I just couldn't yet justify it, as I just wasn't playing enough 7 string stuff. But man, the Vintage Violin color, flame top, double edge bridge, matched headstock, I mean the thing was just fantastic. Cool to see and hear Wes play/talk, never really got much of a bead on what he was about back then, seems like a cool dude, unique player for sure, definitely defined the sound of the late 90s/early 2000s. Wish this recording wasn't in 240p, but then I'm glad to see that it survived at all.
this guitar really rare and im really fanatic of this guitar series RG7CST
It's kinda hilarious that Wes describes it as a great alternative for people who can't afford to have a bunch of different guitars. This guitar being a stupendously rare and expensive instrument would cost as much as five other decent guitars.
I always wondered why Ibanez never put the "Double" versions of their tremolos on more guitars. The Edge Pro was even prepared for mounting a LR Baggs system into, with removable inserts in the saddles that fit the LR Baggs piezo elements, and tapped holes on the trem block meant for mounting a control PCB. I can't even name a single model that came with it.
wes is my original inspiration for playing guitar, especially a 7 string. this man was doing it way before it was the cool thing to do. happy to say I've been playing 7 strings for a long time, shit about 17 years now. thank you wes for inspiring me still in 2020
Thanks for the amazing music Wes! Music that shaped a generation.. my generation
Beautiful riffs and rhythm Wes is truly the most rhythmic player in my opinion, he has true talent:D never knew he had a lip ring
Don't Go Off Wandering is one of my favorites.
me to...though fred was to try hard back then...i can relate to songs like that..."because you... dont...feel...nothing at all!!!!....."
Check out. don't remember it's unreleased bit the demon from significant other is suuuuper sick reminds me of don't go of
@@hustonhall2271 I loved it! Thanks for the recommendation.
It's fine, effects are superb but the song for me is just bleh
@@billzco6137 You To What??
I can't describe these feelings I got now. Listening to this again after many years almost got tears in my eyes. Wes Borland will always be my guitar hero
I'm so glad you enjoy it. Cheers
@@JackCarver10wes?
Pretty sure he sold this guitar, and most of his other ibanez gear. Miss him playing those 7 string RG's live
The first time I saw Wes, or LB for that matter, was when I was visiting my cousin’s and they had Woodstock 99 playing on their TV...IT BLEW MY MIND. Wes was like an action figure or something! Just totally weird, unique and awesome. Just heard this HUGE sound coming from a fairly small TV by today’s standards like 32’ max, it was incredible and the crowd was going ape shit, I LOVED IT.
Wes is and always will be one of my favorite guitarists because of his creativity, originality and his energy on stage.
I'm not a fan of limp bizkit, but I have heard their songs, and I know that this guy, Sam rivers, and John otto are all exceptional musicians. Regardless of the songs they write and whether you like them or not, they're pretty damn talented.
@fakeMotard Yes, I see Wes' name in the title of the video, I was listing the other members, Sam Rivers plays bass on all of their releases lol
Limp Bizkit were a very solid band brought down by an eminently hateable frontman.
@fakeMotard Sam is great bassist , my way re-arranged the one sour - brilliant songs with cool bass lines.
Wes, Sam & Jon… with a Corey Taylor, Chad Grey, etc on vocals…woulda been other level. Fred has tons of talent, made some really cool choices at times…but man, that whiney self depreciating cool guy shit takes LB down several pegs. Listen to “Counterfeit”, “Indigo Flow”, “Just Like This”, “Nobody Like You”, “The One”…it’s like a different band! Then listen to the lyrics of “Rollin’”🤦🏻♂️
Это магия, заставляет меня вернутся туда, где мне когда то было хорошо.
Wes ha un modo di suonare fantastico...Mi viene la pelle d'oca quando lo ascolto!Grandissimo!
@oinkcow101 It's a fast version of his verse guitar part in "My Way" on Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavoured Water
1:14 eargasmic sounds
One of the greatest guitarists of all time, should be in the conversations of G.O.A.T
I love how he mentions he doesn't use a locking tremolo, but the first riff off the next album is heavy whammy. lol
Hotdog!
Hexkun Pimentel he don’t understand is all...
Since then a lot of their better songs involve the whammy bar. Douche bag is awesome. So is out of style. He's using it a lot and being very original with it.
This tremolo IS locking. It’s an Ibanez edge.
This video is my security blanket
its not about how technical you are that makes you good its how you write the part
Helter Skelter I’ve given up trying to name names when someone asks me “Who’s the greatest guitar player of all time?” My new take on it is; whoever inspires people to pick up the instrument and learn it, they are a great guitar player. I know a lot of people who picked up guitar because of Wes.
It's not just about the passion (GnR wrote good songs but they suck) or being able to shred or playing odd time signature parts, all that stuff is cool but being able to write good songs and work with the other instruments where you're complimenting each other and benefiting the song is incredibly valuable and memorable
i agree i think wes’s part is so memorable
@@RobertoReyesChHC totally agree, thats what a real musician is, playing outside your box, hearing the whole picture
Funny he should mention and show off something off Don't Go Wandering; it's always been one of favorite tracks on the album mainly due to Wes' guitar work. Pretty simple yet quite effective and atmospheric! What an underrated song!
Why is it funny?
He’s not underrated he’s gotten huge respect in the guitar world for decades wtf are you guy smokin
People don't respect Limp Bizkit as much as they should they are actually an awesome band and Wes is actually a good guitarist they are uderrated!
7 string electric was introduced to jazz guitar by George Van Eps, in 1930s, Wes Borland revived it, and made beautiful music, a great musician!
No, Steve Vai revived the 7 string, but it became very popular with Korn.
Why is there so much misinformation and bad takes on this video including this one lol
I believe LB had been on tour on Korn at which point Ibanez stepped to Wes and offered some 7 strings
He didn't play them for very long though because he didn't have a real need for the extra string
Trey from Morbid Angel was playing 7 strings before Wes.
Russian 7 strings guitar in D tuning was also used long before the 90s
I would do bad things for that guitar. It’s a masterpiece.
I would let YOU do bad things to me to lend it for a few days.
Wes is very talented, so is Limps bassist but thats it. Wes is damn good.
+Michael Tuite drummers not bad
John Otto is one heck if a drummer
Fred has the best personality to make people move and he still does. In an era where no one had personality he brought it
Michael Tuite John Otto is not a bad drummer.
@@therxckstar no
LEGENDARY PLAYER!!! AND AN ARTIST! A LEGEND!
I bought this as a 📼 VHS tape when I was in high school. Wes is the man
check out the melody
At 1:15 he plays the riff that would become the bridge in “my way” that’s amazing 😮❤
Limp Bizkit was so damn lucky to have this guy.
Wes is the reason I started playing guitar…. Him and Munky and Head… Mikey Einziger also
Same here. Cobain (also left-handed like me), Borland and Einziger in my case :)
He should be in more lists for top/innovative guitarists. Dude is amazing.
Dude there is no end to that well of talent! We need more Wes!
Mick Mars Just Fell In Love You Wes!!!
Does anyone know what song from what he starts playing at 3:41?
Dont Go Off Wandering from Significant Other Album
His the backbone and melodies of the band, without him limp bizkit is nothing
I am stoked on how stoked he is about this thing.
This was awesome! “Don’t go off wondering” is one of my absolute favorites! Such cool dynamics and basslines!!
Just discovered this clip. Actually, the whole band are clucking amazing. As a bass player, I reckon Sam still has it. But Wes is just one of those dudes who you can't really peg down. Wonderful video, and I'm so glad I found it. Hope you do also. Keep safe. Nick the four skinned, sorry, four stringed bass spanker. 🎸🎸🎸
@@nickphillips7319 hahahah! Yea I’m glad I found it also! Actually ended up jammin them on the way to our show the following day! I’m sure Sam still has it for sure! They did their own thing and didn’t get the love they deserved I think such amazing songs from all the albums!
@@bassimprovjams3772 Hiya bass jams. I guess you might be a player. Just a thought. In my country, even in arenas of maybe 4000 capacity, those cluckers still command eye watering ticket prices, and sell out within the hour. God bless em all, thanks for the reply, and and if you are in a band, enjoy. I'm too old now. 🐰🤓🍺🎵🎸
I’ve never disliked a band as much and liked the guitar player as much at the same time. He writes some really interesting lines
Damn, that's some killer tones he's got! Love his style.
That's sounds like Floods
this guitar has an amazing clean tone
This man here ❤ God bless you sir 🙏
The clean riffs in "It'll Be Okay" are great
my favorite guitarist.
talent right there
Ibanez RG7 CST
This Guy is awesome as hes playing and his tone
Great video. Great player. Great band. Aren't to many around from that era that can still kick it. Loved them at Wembley 2000. Blew my hair off. 🤓
He's so cute, his talent gave so much to Limp Bizkit. Love you Wes
Talented and hansome👏
Beautiful tone.
Genius level!
Don't Go Off Wandering is just Great
i love you, i love you, i love you, you were the only reason i liked Limp Bizkit
claudia tamara Luengo if he was the only reason you liked Limp Bizkit then you’re lying to yourself
LOVEEEEW WES BORLAND!!!!! IM INTRIGUED BY HIM! I dont know anything about guiitars, specs or whatever
HOWEVER HIS STORY DRAWS ME IN
SEEMS COOL AS HELL!!!
YOURE A TREASURE!!
I ONLY APPRECIATED HIM .....
LIMP BIZKIT IS NOTHING WITHOUT WES BORLAND!!!
AND HE DESERVES BETTER!!!!
-BIGGEST WES BORLAND FAN GIRL WHO SEES HIS WORTH & CALLED MARYLIN MANSON OUT!!!!
KINGGGGGGGGG
AND A CLASSY GENTLEMAN
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!
I just realize how fuckin good Mr Wes Borland is!
0:00 - 2:46 a completely authentic natural sound
When I was a teenager people used to give me shit for listening to Limp Bizkit.. Some of their songs were ok, borderline good.. but what I really LOVED was this dude on the guitar and John Otto on the drums.. The sound on the album was mixed so well and sounded amazing through my aiwa XtraBass disc player Lol.. Those awesome guitar riffs with those beats was just so good.
I don't care what anyone says, I still like Hot Dog, My Generation, Full Nelson, Take A Look Around... honestly, I wish they had an album of instrumentals because the music itself is DOPE.
Sick ass Ibanez
nice way to look back in time though)
I hope someday he will be back to Ibanez. This 7 string RG's was the real pieces of art.
Interesting guitar.
Wow saw this clip for the first time, must have been ten years or more ago. Firstly, I didn't realise ibanez had a piezo combination guitar, PRS only just released their version 2 years back!! I'd change the magnetic pups maybe but I digress. Wes and the ban rawked my night about 4 weeks ago in Sydney, AUS. Great gig, an enigmatic man and moreso an innovative and creative guitarist. Just add a tight drummer to the mix, and equally creative bassist and DJ and with freedom Fred takes to the fore.
Having a 7 string with Mag and piezo outs are a very useful tool to have live.
like mic mars wes is one of a kind an happy to enjoy boths art
*sees title*
Wes Borland - Ibanez demonstration....
*here i fixed it for you*
Wes Borland - Ibanez demon
A true master of polished imrpov guitar. A gentleman pioneer who could still look evil as a showman heh
Many people say Wes is underrated, and I agree. However, Sam Rivers is even more underrated, and just as talented as Wes.
My favorite guitarist👍
Wes Borland - nice guy, superb guitar player! Great talent. And, what a lovely guitar. Well done, Ibanez... \m/ (:o)
wild to hear the My Way riff yearssss before Chocolate Starfish was made.
I can't see where part of Wes guitar riffs makes him an underrated. This guy is cool using Ibanez with those costume as same as in Woodstock 99!
i dont care what anyone says,wes borland is the best metal guitarist going.......
I don't think he's the best, but he's totally a very creative guitarist
yeah i should probably think more about what i say,i just think he`s an amazing guitarist.....
He's amazing.. But not the best.. Certainly not the best
RIGHT?
Lol