Part 1 of 4: Jazzmaster or Les Paul? (And guitar lesson)
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2023
- Equipment used today:
Oswald OJ
Gibson Les Paul R9
Cornell Romany 12
Tone City Kafir Lime (on Les Paul only)
No computers, no audio interfaces, no special mics or cameras. Just my iphone, then uploaded to iMovie then to CZcams
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Thanks folks 😊 - Zábava
Lovely as always
Thank you Steve!
My favorite yet! You keep getting better and better. Inspiring. I am not sure if you ever heard Jim Campilongo but this reminds me a bit of his music style. Different but just very melodic and lyrical, musical.
Thank you Peter! What a lovely compliment! As for Jim Campilongo….. what a unique and interesting player! I first heard him demo’ing his Princeton. What a sound!
Isn't it lovely how we still can be inspired by others players, even when we've played for so many years. Lovely to hear how Tobias has lit a fire in your composing. Cheers
Thanks Wallqvist. Yeah, I feel like I could feast on Tobias videos for years 🤣
Another fun video with sweet playing on two lovely looking and sounding guitars. I appreciate your breakdowns too, Paul!
Thank you kindly Chuck! 🍻
Exceptional stuff.....sat back and really enjoyed that thanks Paul
Thank you Kenny! Delighted you liked it 👍
Oswald sounds amazing, great playing Paul as always
Many thanks man, appreciated 👍
Yes. Beautiful progression. Thank you for sharing… and it’s true that the type of guitar changes my play. I do like the combination of a deep humbucker Guitar like a Les Paul, and then a clean crystal type of guitar like your jazz master. At gigs I usually bring two guitars with that sort of combination… In my case it’s usually, a Heritage 535 and a telecaster. Love your stuff, Paul. Very enjoyable, very entertaining, very helpful.
Thank you Hanmer 👍. Appreciated.
Paul, you’re the same AWESOME player I remember from 2018-2019. It’s always and honor and pleasure to hear you play! Keep jamming!!!!🔥🔥🔥
Ah, thank you Jeremy! And lovely to see your name pop up on my wee channel again, after all those years. I’ve just listened back to your “A minor jam”…. I’m amazed you haven’t continued to post your music on CZcams. You’re too good not to.
@@paulstaffordcook8799Thank you SO MUCH, it means a TON coming from you! I’ll DEFINITELY be posting starting this week! As early as Thursday if I can get too and as late as Saturday!
Well done as usual Paul!
Thank you Glen 👍
many fantastic moments. great bends and note choices.
Thank you 😊
Hi Paul thank you for another video Gem. Best wishes and good health to you and your family from Glasgow
Thank you Frank. As always, cheers for tuning in 😊
What a musical player! Well done!
Thank you denmar 👍
Great video Paul, and tasty playing, I love the way you are moving your playing to where you want it, I can hear you’re well on your way, whatever you’re doing it’s working! I know this might seem like a mad idea but I can only imagine a great response to a solo guitar album from you, I wish more players made them, I mean can you imagine how excited we would be if Tobias released one?! You have great compositions so it would be lovely to have them in one place, especially Spotify so we can all listen and enjoy!
Completely agree!
absolute agreement here.
Thank you Simon! Yes, it’s on my mind…. gnawing away as an idea…. I’m always delighted to hear that people would be receptive to this. 🍻
Beautiful playing! I just got my first Jazzmaster a week ago after playing guitar for 50 years. Loving the new tones and inspiration I’m getting and also seeking out new players to enjoy! Nivcely done!
Thanks man, and congrats on your new Jazzmaster!
That Les Paul sounds awesome lovely tones.
Thank you Steve! Cheers
Really nice. Never finished until we hear the diminished.
Thanks Bazilbrushrocks 👍. You’re right, I’m getting SO much mileage out of that 🤣
had to laugh when you picked up the cup and said how each guitar manifests differently in your head.
I had just been noticing exactly that.
Each of them manifests noticeably in your whole body language and expression.
Many players will play to the expected sound/tone of different guitars, but your entire feel and approach engages each.
The way you hold it, your head and shoulder movements, and facial expressions.
You truly FEEL the soul of each guitar, and attune to it. channel its energy ....... it seems like the Les Paul is a long-time lover.... lol, ...... comfy, but such a passionate embrace.
thanks again Paul.
Eloquently put! I’m delighted you noticed such detail. Thank you Ed 👍
I agree that the guitar defines my playing and the audio feedback I get but also my mood defines which one I pick up. Enjoyed your video. Thank you
Thanks Craig 👍
So good - as always. It's interesting that you mentioned how the guitar influenced what you played. Jeff Beck once said he stopped playing Les Pauls for that very reason. If I recall correctly, he also said (paraphrasing) that the Strat was more of a fight, but he could play what HE wanted.
I must concur with the previous comments that your writing is excellent and you should post a collection of your songs. Great melodic playing as always.
Well thank you Mr Jimmyaaa! Maybe one day….. Cheers for the encouragement 👍
Lovely playing, both sound great - the Oswald is magic! Agree that different guitars tend to 'ask for' something a bit different. I sort of rotate from LP to Gretsch to Casino to Strat etc. every few weeks for a bit of inspiration and it works for me.
Thanks Morton. Yeah, I agree with your “rotation” approach. I guess you’ve just nailed the reason of why we all have more than one guitar 🤣👍
That was very nicely played .
Thanks Graeme 👍
Oh, the beautiful world of guitar tones, and their differences.
I've also heard some amazing blues played on Jazzmasters.
Superb playing and tone .my friend 🙏👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹🎸🎸🌷🌷🌷
Thank you vintagetone22 🍻
@@paulstaffordcook8799 you welcome brother.🌷🙏
Sweet.....👍✌️
Enjoy ya Pizza Paul, loving that Jazzmaster
Thanks Ray 😊👍
jeezs, you put a lot of work into that one, loved the knopler tones coming out, love the jazzer but that R9 is pretty special too, wonder how many of your newfound hero's are watching you now ? good stuff mate, thanks for posting
Thanks Charlie! I got recognised the other day in my local Tesco car park!
@@paulstaffordcook8799 hehehe 😂😂
Very nice playing Paul.
Thanks Graemero 👍
I have both and love them! They cover pretty much all the genres.
Got to admit... I love that Les Paul tone.
Yes, that Les Paul is my no. 1 guitar.
What this guy improvises, I would have to compose. That's what I am jealous of. Sublime playing.
Ah, thanks man, I appreciate that compliment. Cheers
I Nick is chuffed to bits to see another of his guitars in the hands of such an awesome player! Would love to get my Eastman in your hands at some point - I bet you would get sounds out of it I dont know its got haha!
Well thank you Paul! And yes, I bet myself and your Eastman would get along very nicely 😉😊
goddamn this makes me smile 😊 If Knopfler hadn't come along you'd be my favorite guitarist!! lol. On that note, do you do much acoustic stuff? I've never seen anyone who can emulate MK like you, and I've always loved his touch on acoustic. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on songs like 'Privateering' and the way you'd approach it. So great, brother. So so great. Never stop ❤
Thank you Steve! What a lovely compliment. As regards acoustic…. No, I tend to gravitate away from acoustic, except when I’m downstairs away from my electrics 🤣, in which case I’ll have a play on a lovely acoustic that my Dad let me keep hold of czcams.com/video/-70jqVZH8A8/video.html
Sounding like a million bucks as always...
You've got me obsessing (well almost obsessing) on up grading me Baja Jazzmaster...
It's needs are quite extensive: proper rod magnet pups, aluminum scratch/itchplate, maybe a bridge if I
could find a roller as I could never afford a Mastery... Hope you're well
Thanks Jonny 👍. I wish you well with any potential upgrade 🤣😊
I’ve lost track of the guitars I have owned over my 60 years of playing. They come and go. Always searching for the perfect feel and tone. I have concluded that my search for the perfect guitar has reached a dead end. It was easier finding the perfect woman with whom I spent thirty years before her passing. As for the ten guitars I have left, I give them all equal play and enjoy every minute. And your videos give me the motivation to continue playing in my declining years. You are like free therapy Paul.
Wow, your words have left me feeling thoughtful Taylort3b. It’s a funny old thing life, isn’t it. I’m about to turn 54 at the end of this month and I swear I’m becoming more appreciative and thoughtful and reflective as I age. Feels like I’m at a sweet spot where I’m very aware of how mortal and temporary we all are and yet I’ve (thankfully) got my health and (hopefully) many great years left in the tank. I’ve not had to experience quite the kind of loss you have experienced… But I sure am touched that my silly wee videos might make you smile. Cheers man 🍻
@@paulstaffordcook8799 they are by no means “silly” Paul. I, and obviously other viewers, love not only your playing, but your humility. It is refreshing and like having a friend in the room. Cheers, and enjoy the 50s.
Your admiration of Tom Bukovac and Tobias Hoffman has really paid off, Paul. I hope you get the recognition you deserve for becoming, in my opinion, a player on par with their skill level. If you want another great influence to learn from, check out Julian Lage if you haven’t already. Probably the most interesting contemporary player, along with those two.
Well that’s about the finest compliment I could ever receive! Thank you darwinsaye , you’ve made my night! As for Julian Lage…. wow, he is just incredible. Even just listening to him talk about guitar…. He’s enthralling!
@@paulstaffordcook8799 You are very welcome, Paul. Cheers.
I agree, no attenuator for me either. It's a waste of money, I might as well buy another amp or guitar🎸 I agree, I'm using different guitars for different types of music and songs. Works like clockwork bro. Coolest gem I ever dug up while jamming. It blew my mind bro!
What I love is that every guitar you have brings it's own personality out in your playing and thus pulls on your creativity differently. Moreover, I'm constantly astonished by how good an amp that Cornell is. I know you're not hammering it as such. even so, its so dynamic it allows all those tones to breathe beautifully without colouring them. I know pedals are a lot of fun, but I reckon I'd be happy just straight in. If I recall you had some work done on it not so long ago. Was there an issue or did you have it modded in any way?
Thank you Peter. Yeah, I’m extremely happy with that Cornell. I love the Marshall too, but (to use a metaphor) the Marshall is like the 2 seater sports car you only take out the garage on special occasions 🤣. A while back, the Cornell was making an unpleasant fizzy sound when turned up loud… the amp tech solved it by screwing the reverb tank to the chassis. All good now 😊
I heard Knopfler as soon as you plugged in the LP
Well that makes me smile Ben, because Knopfler is never far away from my inspirations 😊👍
OK Paul, the Jazzmaster is the straw that broke the camels back! You officially have too many guitars. You should send me your tele, lol!
Great playing as always!
I gotta agree, I DO find it hard keeping up with them all 🤣. Right that’s it, the Tele’s on its way to you 😉
@@paulstaffordcook8799 LOL! Thanks!
Great chromatic ideas. Think the Les Paul stole the show on this one ❤
Thanks John 👍
Paul Stafford " COOKS!!!!"
Love it 🤣. Cheers Luis
Funny how each guitar takes you in a different direction. I think you need a clip-on hula girl for that Jazz Master.😂
It just seems to naturally gravitate toward the Hawaiian chords.🏝
Of course the Gibson is its regular unruly self trying so difficultly to behave.😂
I can certainly tell that you are much more comfortable with the Gibson, but the Jazz Master is coming around rather quickly as well.
I completely agree about the attenuator, nothing sounds like a full Marshall 100 stack, except a full Marshall stack. Like every simulation, it is just a synthesized sound trying to be something it isn't.
Yes they certainly provide a reduced volume option, but it just isn't the same.
That Cornell does a fine job and it fits your circumstances perfectly.
You also mentioned the Cornell's attenuator inboard that you never use.
I think it is far more important to find the sound you like and just make music that makes you happy.
Being satisfied with where we are as musicians is the real starting point in being truly creative, from there, everything is possible🍻🤙
What a great comment, with you all they way. Aye, it's a grand life with strings and things, it's what we live for.
@gwbuilder5779 I'm pretty sure Paul uses the Cornell attenuator on it's quietest setting. Paul, care to chime in?
Thanks GW! As always, you have a knack of summarising things so eloquently! As to clarifying my Cornell’s attenuation…. Denis Cornell calls it “Power Scaling” and I’m always on the quietest setting for my videos. I’ve no idea what the difference is between “attenuation” and “power scaling” is 🤣, but I’m fairly sure there is a definite difference. Cheers GW
@@paulstaffordcook8799
Maybe you should turn the knobs and find out.🤪🤙
Thats really nice! What pickups are in the jazzmaster? 1 meg pots? Treble bleed? Just curious. You’re a great guitarist! Very tastefull.
Thank you so much banjostooly! I appreciate the compliment. The pickups are custom made by Nick…. on the spec sheet he calls them “Oswald Custom JZ - vintage Jazz inspired (62)”. The wiring is also traditional, i.e. 1 Meg pots on the lead circuit for both volume & tone. But on the rhythm circuit it’s a 1 Meg volume pot but 50k tone pot.
Best of luck with your new guitar. Curious if what type of pickups are in the les Paul. And amp you're using.
Thanks Victoralesi 👍. Yes, the Les Paul is an R9 which is stock EXCEPT for the pickups. These are RAF-2 from Righteous Sound. Further info to be found on my upgrade video: czcams.com/video/KSACrmCZaPI/video.html
Wow! What a lovely beautiful Les Paul! Which year is this?
Thank you Zakkman, I’m delighted you like my Les Paul. That (and my Telecaster) are EASILY my no. 1 🙏. The Les Paul is from 2011. It’s an R9 from the custom shop. It simply inspires me to even look at it 😊
Not really sure if this relates to the topic of your video, and for sure I agree that different styles of guitars motivate different styles of playing. But what I still regret - or even not - it‘s just still in my mind:
I always wanted a good Tele besides my main and only guitar, a Greco Les Paul. Then I was lucky and managed to put together a really wonderful partscaster, MJT body, Kloppmann Pickups,.. top notch level and tone. But then… I never was able to connect to it. Even after >1y it felt strange in my hands, so I sold it to a friend who loved it a lot. I am still thinking of this guitar, but I‘m afraid I‘m the typical one-guitar man 🤷🏻♂️
As I read your comment, I remember being a 20 year old and desperately wanting to be a famous player, known for just one guitar….. I kinda had me down as a Tele player. But then of course other guitars come along. I think your Greco sounds kinda cool. Always wanted to try one. Cheers for watching 🍻
I have a problem where every guitar I pick up the first thing I do is hear is the MASH theme tune and quickly play something along those lines. Passes after about a minute....although it keeps on appearing every time I try to pull a tune together...it is an issue (-: Good theme tune but...
I’ve just bought my new jazzmaster, my first , the les Paul doesn’t get a look in now ,, and somehow I don’t think it will 🤔🎸
Hello Paul, sounds good. Can I ask what amp you're using.
It's a Cornell Romany 12
@@petergoddard1960 Thanks.
Yes, Peter’s correct, a Cornell Romany 12. It’s my go to amp, and has been for some years. 😊
What are the pickups on the Oswald, please.
Hi Paul. They are custom made by Nick…. On the spec sheet he calls them “Oswald Custom JZ - vintage Jazz inspired (62)”
Witch strings do you have in the
Jazz Master - Thomastik?
Hi. Yes, Thomastik Infeld. flats, gauge 12. I just love the way they feel and sound.
The Jazzmaster has that 19th century dark cafe in Lisbon sound. The Les Paul is a well fed American filled with idealism and foolish dreams.
I love your analogy. I’ve read it 3 times and it’s making more and more sense the more I read it 🤣👍
Hello kid, love those P90s they sound so melodic against humbuckers, enough of this guitar nonsense. A soft lad goes to the doctor and tells him he's not been feeling great for a few weeks, the doctor tells him he'll do a few tests and tells him to come back the following week, when he goes back the doctor tells him he's got an STD, the lad says "what's an std ?", doctor says " it's a sexually transmitted disease ", lad says "I must have caught it from a toilet seat", doctor says "well, you must have been eating it because it's in your mouth". 2. Two fellas are in the pub sitting at the bar and get talking, one says " so pal, what do you work at ?", he says " I'm a bricklayer, what do you do ?", he says " I'm a professor of logic ", the other fella says " I've never heard of that ", Prof says "let me explain, do you have a goldfish ?" YES , then I assume you are a family man" YES, "that's logic, you have 3/4 kids", " YES 4, "logic, you have a gorgeous faithful wife who wants sex at least 4 times a week "YES, "logic, so you never have to masterbate", NEVER, NO NEED, " there you are that's logic". The next morning at work the bricklayer tells his mate who he met in the pub, his mate says "professor of logic, what's that then ?" he says " I'll explain, do you have a goldfish ?"NO, " you're a wanker ".
That’s brilliant 🤣. Cheers for brightening up my night John 🤣🍻