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Nile Rodgers And The Strat That Sold 500 Million Records
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 20. 05. 2022
- This very unique Stratocaster has a Great story behind it... The original version of this limited re-issue was owned and played by Nile Rodgers on countless hit records.
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I was lucky enough to look after Nile Rogers both solo and with Chic. Most amps start to open up around 3. Nile keeps the amp just before it opens up. The guitar volume is never above 7. I was lucky to be in a booth with Nile recording with the amp just outside. Stating the obvious but Niles picking hand is ridiculously percussive. Although he holds big jazz chords he plays two or three notes of the chord at a time. Tim try playing funk rhythm with a super thin pick...this is what Nile uses. the most overlooked part of guitar tone is pick, hand position and strings.
Hey thanks for this comment I am very grateful that you took the time to share this with us...
what you're saying is amazing and makes total sense, i'm pinning this comment right now. THANK YOU.
You are very right about thin picks. Mostly now I use cut-up credit cards.
@@zincChameleon There are many things that were the normal in the seventies that many have forgotten. I guess I was always destined to be a guitar technician as I always remembered stupid little details. plus I'm so close to the artists' I see their nuances. I asked James Hetfield to show my his rhythm technique. Steve Hunter showed me a ton of cool stuff. interesting tunings with Coldplay...etc.
@@timpierceguitar I say to people the best thing one can learn from Tim Pierce is how much fun one can have playing guitar. You actually make me laugh when I see you amuse and surprise yourself with something that fell from your heart/head/fingers and sounds sweet!!! be well!
@@zincChameleon I used double edge razor blades on acoustic back in the 70s. Thin, flexible, accentuates the highs.
Just the pure joy in Tim's face when he is playing is just so fun to see!
yeah - looks like he is having a ball and enjoying life. Great guitar player-too.
This guy always looks so pleased, like he's just been handed the guitar of his dreams, and told it's his, forever. Every time. Maybe that's the 'secret sauce' đ€
I really feel like he's attained a level of gratitude in his life that he feels close to "being handed his dream guitar" a lot of the time. Love to see guys like him and Leland Sklar, you always hear so many horror stories about a lot of the greats, and those two are just so wholesome haha
Tim never talks about his high-school days playing in a cover band in Albuquerque, but they did a cool keyboard-free version of Stevie Wonderâs âSuperstition.â One of my favorite memories from high school was the New Yearâs Eve dance at our church on 12/31/76. Timâs band played four sets that night (from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am), and I danced all night with one of my brothersâ sister-in-law.
I need to see a video of that!
@@kalvsl From 76? Good luck my dude. Cameras were not that easy to come by in those days. It would likely be a "film" not a video.
@@raybbaby Unless he sees it via a projector, it'll be a video.
@@raybbaby Actually, video cameras were all the rage that year, BUT they were VHS Cassette! The cameras were big and you suspended them over your right shoulder and held the handle grip in front of your cheek. The battery was Ni-Cad, and usually lasted about 40 minutes between charges. Take a look at the first Back to the Future movie, where âMartyâ is taping the confrontation with the terrorist âLybiansâ trying to steal plutonium at the mall. The earlier âDocâ is amazed at seeing the video camcorder, and comments to Marty âa whole television studio inside?â
Thanks for sharing this! Iâd love to hear Tim speak more about his childhood and teen years. It would be interesting to hear more about when he started playing, with whom, who helped him learn, how he practiced and performed as a child/teen, etc. Iâd also love to hear more about how he got his breaks into the business.
I do this from time to time - post my single memory of Tim as a young man.
In the late 80s, I was in one of those struggling bands that recorded lots of songs, a few of them OK, and a couple of them quite good. For one song that was very good, the lead singer and I decided to break the bank and bring in some big guns, i.e. a signature guitar soloist who could make the track stand out from out usual sort of Missing Persons-flavored boring pop. Our attorney spoke up, "I know a guy." There were a few players like Tim kicking around, none as good, but for a few hundred dollars, you could indeed punch your track up to the next level by hiring a top player. So we did. Tim walked in with his guitar and amp, and was fully engaged, didn't act bored, played like it mattered, and treated our dumb little song as if it truly mattered. He played a multi-layered, flowing, very musical and memorable solo. Sure, there were a few players in town who could do that. But Tim did it with class, and made our song shine with a bit of class as well.
Missing Persons is one of the least boring bands of that era.
Hey I just saw this and I want to thank you very much for the comment...
means so much to me and I always felt everybody was equal.... and this is a two-way street... you guys were open to having me work on your music :)
@@timpierceguitar I can still play your solo in my mind, without hearing the song :)
I own a 1998 hardtail strat, bought it new when i was 18, saved up for months to buy a US Strat, went to the shop and started talking to the guy about tuning problems with the tremolo arm and he said wait a minute, got just the thing, brought out the hardtail and i was sold, paid ÂŁ300, about $500 usd at the time, i think they stopped making them in 2015, so quite rare now, i would never sell it though, it's actually the first thing i grab if the house goes on fire tbh
I own a Billy Corgan signature Strat (hardtail) that I hope I never have to part with. Stays in tune, sounds amazing, not too many hardtail Strats around with quality craftsmanship.
I have '98 Hard Tail, too! Love it!
Hardtail 1995 MusicMan Albert Lee is my #1!
I have a 77 Hardtail Strat I bought from Guitar Center on Sunset brand new when I was 20 years old. It was my main squeeze until 1999. People used to tell me I sounded like Nile when I was playing funk with a clean tone. I will own that guitar until the day I die.
One of the most iconic, yet under-appreciated Strats ever.
Met Tim at angel city guitars a few weeks ago while on vacation with my son, he took time to get a picture and chat for a bit amazing player and a very nice human âŠđđŒ
I had a late 70s large headstock hardtail strat many years ago. We all have that one guitar we wish we had never gotten rid of, and that is the one for me. It was wine red with black pick guard and pickups. I upgraded the pickups with DiMarzio HS 1 in the bridge, and a FS 1 in the middle position. I really woke it up. Loved, and miss that guitar.
Always crack a smile and tap my foot along with Timâs fantastic leads. Sooo smoooth! Good stuffđđž
Robert Cray uses a hard tail Strat and it sounds amazing live.
I always loved the hardtail Strats. I had one on layaway years back when I was younger and worked at a now gone music store chain. I looked for a hardtail for a long time after, but never got my hands on the right one. They are all the bottom end and sustain that gets stolen with a tremolo though. And none of the tuning problems. Now I mainly play Teles and stopped desiring one. But it's really a shame Fender never made more models of hardtail Strats.
You can semi hard tail yours by using the Clapton wood block. It sounds great!
My first strat was a hard tail in the early 80s when I really wanted a tremolo. I ended up fitting a kahler flyer⊠very silly an naive. Today, I have 3 guitars with tremolos and I never use them. I love Teles with their hard tail bridges and I would love a hard tail strat. The irony.
@@dreamscuba I'm sure you'll get one eventually. I barely ever used the tremolos on guitars I had in the past too. Switching to hardtails was the right choice for me. It may be for you too.
I really loved the climbing triads in the rythum section! And you are the timing and tone master...thanks for influencing me sir
Great episode. I just bought one of those Hitmakers and I love it. Sounds great and plays amazing. My girlfriend played it and now she doesn't want to give it back. Thanks for posting!
Dude your playing is smooth as butter!! Always in the pocket and never missing a note!! Peace brother
Hardtail strats are severely underrated! Amazing tone!!!
If everyone honed their craft, as Tim has; this world would be so advanced. What a teacher he is. Iâm over the hill, but still learning. Thanks for these blocks of your wonderful playing with style!!
Such a sublime talent, and notice that this is all done on the neck pickup.
Nile Rogers guitar and productions are the essence of NYC for me. Thanks for breaking it down for us
It is a real treat to hear someone play with such seemingly effortless fluidity.
Thank you for this video full of great sounds and great insights.
What a great way to end my day. Watching and listening to Tim Pierce play guitar.
The cutaway looks huge!
And add Madonna, B52s, Duran Duran, Jimmie Vaughn, Grace Jones, Debby Harry, and the monster hit maker Diana Ross.
Such a pleasure to watch! Just sitting with a smile on my face. Thanks Tim and thank you CZcams!
Hi Tim, I appreciate you passing on your skills to us, and recognizing those who came before and yet you too are influential on others with your style. I have added more to my technique since stumbling across your videos. Jim
I appreciate that!
Tim, the tone you're getting out of that guitar is beautiful! đ
That's some mighty tasty playing, Tim. Strat sounds awesome.
And he did hits for INXS and Duran Duran
Yah man, the INXS stuff was some of the best rhythm guitar playing of the 80âs. The Fixx was up there too.
Not just about knowing how to play and have the licks. The dynamics and feel is the most important thing, and this guy has it I spades.
Great funky sound and playing, Thank you, sirđđ
11:35 I often experience stage fright: When I walk on stage with my guitar, the audience gets frightened.
I got one, can't put it down and your jamming is a delight to watch....
Please keep on making these videos. They are an inspiration for beginners who need guidance over to the working professionals who enjoy professional development. Thank you, Tim. dcb
Tim ! Great playing as always on a side note was playing along with Level 42 yesterday and it really put me in a fantastic mood!
Man, Tim, I am in awe of those licks. Like all pros, you make the nearly impossible look easy.
Loved the intro playing. Very tastefulđ€đ»
Your videos are so informative, relaxing, and fun man! I get excited when you get it excited haha. The joy of music. So good!
Fender had a nightmare making the copy of Nilez guitarbecause they could not match the pick-ups... months later they realized the mirror pickguard was highly polished metal which was making the pickups drop by several ohms---up until that realization, fender had been using cheap mirrored plastic that did not effect the pick-ups.
Is there a published measurable difference in the resistance in the pickups due to the metal pickguard when the guitar is not being played? That would only make sense if there is a conducting path between the metal plate and the pickup circuit. If there is no path, there is a possibility of completing the circuit if the player's hand and wrist are making contact with the pickguard and some other part of the circuit. The only other possibility is that the metal pickguard can have an effect on the magnetic field of the pickup magnets, which could have a small effect on the response of the strings, but that would only occur while playing.
@@eljison I believe the main effect from metal surrounding pickups is in creating eddy currents in the magnetic field, but what do I know, I'm just a hack.
@@meadisheddy currents only arise if there are moving charges or changing electric or magnetic fields, not static fields.
@@eljison Any metal in the magnetic field of the pickups' magnet(s) can alter the electromagnetic field, and alter the "electo" part as well, along with the magnetic field, thereby altering the performance of the pickup.
@@jfo3000 Yes, I know, but that only happens when the circuit is live and the field is varying. I was asking if anyone has measured the difference in the pickup resistance in the static case and compared that to while it was being played.
You are one of my favorite players in the world, Tim. Thank you for always inspiring me to play, and for the soulful magic that always comes out from your fingertips and your passion for your craft. We are thankful for you.
Thanks for taking the time to help us Tim +1your commitment to playing with feeling is an example to all musicians including the fella paying the triangle in a 250 piece orchestra. đđ„Respect to you bud.
My pleasure!
Right about at 14:10 -- DAMN, Tim! Niles himself should hear that! He'd be proud, or envious -- maybe both!
LOL... WOW!! Tim, you're a beast!! so beautiful. Your playing is so fluid and tasty and just always so appropriate. 4 or 5 years ago I was at the passport office in Ct. and I walked out on to the sidewalk and I walked right into Nile Rodgers!! I looked at him and said, "You're Nile Rodgers! Big Fan!" and shook his hand. His response was "Cool, I wish these people were." lol ... he was coming out of the passport photo place next door and going back into the main office. He just said "later" and walk away. Now I need to get one of these strats!
How can there be over 100K views - and only 3.6K likes????? Playing; infectious enthusiasm and pure joy at playing; encyclopaedic knowledge of music; a real talent for teaching us mere mortals. Take your pick for a reason to like đ
Just picked up a hardtail. Loving it.đ
Nice guitar work... thanks ! Great tone with that strat too.
funny when you mentioned the Verb trails .....i actually thought you STILL had too much ! lol -
far be it for me to tell Mr pierce his amazing craft ! lol
Wow I genuinely enjoyed every minute of this review/history lesson!
Nile Rogers is an icon. Not many people accomplish what he did in life.
Aweome Tim, Thanks again - my roots of rhythm.
Bought this model the day Fender emailed me asking if I would like to purchase one and within 3 mins. I placed my orders and and unique sounds from this Strat I have never gotten out of dozens I have played in the past..And how can you not like a Nitro finish..nice touch for the long haul....
Tim you sound great
That strat is lucky to have you playing it đ
Hardtail strats are my favorite.
Theyâve just got a spank and directness to their tone, but slap it on the neck pup and itâs allllll dreamy blues.
Something else Iâve noticed but I never see mentioned are 21 fret 25.5 scale necks.
THERES SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT THEM.
I donât know what exactly, but they just have a sweeter voice and bends are so musical.
Fender Hard tail sounds smooth and I do like it it's almost the same sound my Fernandez Stratocaster pulls and same color too... Mahogany fret board and white pickplate... Given to me when I played a single set sessions for a few big guy's in the industry back in late 70's...
That's a beauty, Tim. Going to give Tim at Sweetwater a jingle. Thank you for this cool session. Gm really let's you groove.....that neck looks longer but maybe just the angle. Niles was a player's player.
Your phrasing melts my soul brother. Incredible playing.
Everything Tim Pierce plays sounds like a record.
Nile: I think I'm playing too funky, David
David: I'm not sure there's such a thing as "too funky," Nile
I can never finish your videos, they always make me want to go and play instead đ
"Time for Rythm"đđ and Feet start to Stomp .... Always Delicious Timđž
OH MAN, I hope hardtail strats come back into popularity. They're so good.
Thank you for the demo of the guitar and bringing attention to the incredible body of work from Nile Rodgers. Typo in his last name in your vid description, btw.
Just watching Tim play in a casual setting, you think that's approachable. Once you see him when it matters your confidence goes down the drain. His playing skill and mastery of complementing the music no matter what that might be is astounding.
Absolutely - but not exclusively :o) - love your playing and personality Tim XXX
Got a hardtail from the mod shop last year- lefty, HSS noiseless, roasted maple neck, locking tuners, alder body. Simply LOVE IT.
My Mod Shop Strat: Mystic Aztec Gold alder body hardtail with roasted maple neck, vintage style tuners, 4-ply tortoise shell pickguard, black plastic parts (stealthier looking than white), Pure Vintage â57/â62 pickups. LOVE it.
@@route9records so nice! Mine is autumn blaze metallic with a black pick guard. Itâs in some of my cover song videos
You're camera is amazingly clear,feel like I'm in room.ha
Timmmmmayyy. You were killing it.
I have a 1983 hardtail and I absolutely love it. But my go to is my epi explorer that I just had set up with a B-4 bigsby tremolo system.
âYou wanna be able travel between clean an dirty all the timeâ..Words to live byđ
That is true even for us bass plunkers. If the bass is set up just right, you can be clean and smooth and growl a little when you dig in!
You are truly the Master. And the world is a better place for it. Love ALL your vids. Thank You.
Hey Tim, great video. I have too many Strats, and LP's, and others... You know the drill... Oh, great video with Beth Hart! Nice to see you playing a jammin tune live Dude!!! Great stuff. See you in NYC sometime soon?
Tim your playing flows so smoothly, and looks effortless, just as any virtuoso would look and sound.
That mirror pick guard is too đ. I think you and Beato are the elder statesmen of CZcams... đ€đžđ
Tim that just unbelievable fluidity in your playing on that piece!
Superb video. Love this song, LOVE Niles. Tim is the best. And has the greatest eyebrows in the guitar universe! Thanks man.
So melodic and so smooth, so in the groove, awesome!
So cool. I so should have bought the hard 70s hard tail I saw a couple of months ago.
đ€Šđ» I have 3 different sounding Strats but thatâs a lovely sounding one.
Beautiful playing Tim! Such cool phrasing!
Can't get over your efficiency of movement and dynamics control, I'm sure the skill and technique go hand in hand.
The Freak Out riff was right on!. How many great guitar tones are in this video? LoadedâŠof course it is Tim playing! Carry on happy recordingâŠ..
Man, you make me happy.
every time i watch one of your videos it makes me want to play my guitar
I knew whose guitar that was the moment I saw it! Huge Niles Rogers fan since the 70's.. Chic, especially, soundtrack of my teens... wow. Very cool.
Dude that is a fun groove to lay some bass over too. :) Thanks for the jam.
Great video! Thanks!
Amazing video Tim! That part at 14:07 wow
What is the keyboard buddy, looks awesome and man what a master you are!! Love your videos and everything you do!
@Tim Pierce Guitar:
What rhythm machine in the background did You use ?
After I started to feel âpretty goodâ and had some years of playing bluesy melodic lead, I would come home fro my corporate day job and just solo over the radio on a jam box on top of my amp. Sometimes classic rock, sometimes âalternative â as they called it in the 90s. My style and confidence grewâŠ.
Hearing the simplicity of some of this reassures that style and voice are key, and thereâs no need to copyâŠ. But influence is hidden gold.
That playing at the start was unbelievable.
I remember meeting Tim at UNMâs student union building doing covers. He used a really small amp I had never seen before called a Mesa Boogie. Also a new guitar brand called BC Rich.
"Play the blues with as much conviction as you can". There's a quote & a half!
Tim, thank you for all the lessons. You are truly inspiring. I think I came across a video with you playing for Cock Robin. I hope Iâm correct. Love your sound.
I had a 72 or 73 Strat back in the day with a mirrored pickguard on it. Cool guitar.
i got a mij strat hardtail in 1987, rosewood board, beautiful red color, sleek look. didn't know a thing about hardtails, just liked the way it looked and knew i didn't need a whammy bar, still with me today, sweet as honey
My mexi strat (99) blew out a spring, down to 2 so I ordered a set and loaded it with 5 (3 new) and put my tremelo in the bag. With 12s on my strat, that spring blocked tailpiece adds a bite I didn't have before. I am able to really dig in with worrying about stretching anything. Only draw back, I need to buy stock in high E strings. I keep bending and busting those 12s right off the neck.
The first time I stepped up to the mic, I was lucky enough to get a laugh. Once that happened, I never had stage fright again. I knew I had them in my pocket from then on. And I wasn't trying to be a comic. I am a guitar player. The singer's mic went out, and I stepped up to fill a gap and said something funny, I forget what now, and from then on, I loved a crowd in front of me.
Dang I love this guys sounds!
Ha, I've been listening to Daft Punk almost exclusively for a week or so and came to this as I'm a subscriber and couldn't believe this cover. Wow - the serendipity of it all! Thank you Tim.
I love jamming over that song. Fun