B-Bender Intro Lesson - Unlocking The Twang Box!

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B-Bender Intro Lesson - Unlocking The Twang Box!

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6 жыл бұрын

Ideal B-Bender guitar lesson to start with as we work to unlock the basic bender chord shapes we refer to as the "Twang Box". Watching this video will help viewers get more out of the other Bender lessons offered on TheBenderBunker channel.
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Current Equipment List for Videos:
B-Bender Guitar: 2012 Fender Am. Std. Telecaster - Stock Pups & Ash Body - Forrest Lee Jr. B-Bender
Humpday Twang Licks Guitar: 2014 Am. Std. Telecaster - Ash body - Bridge Pickup = Fender '58 model
White Telecaster: 1997 American Standard
Strings: D'Addario EXL 120+ (High E switched to 10 gauge)
Amp: Dr. Z Z-28 Combo (2x10)
Pedal Board Chain: TC Elec. Polytune 3 (w/ buffer) - TC Elec. Spark Boost (4 knob) - Xotic SP Compressor - AnalogMan King of Tone OD - LovePedal Amp Eleven OD - MXR Carbon Copy Delay - Fulltone Supa-Trem Jr. - Keeley Aurora Reverb.
Guitar Strap: "Comfort Strapp" Pro guitar long (38 to 45")
All Video & Audio recorded with iPhone 6. (and it shows...I know!)
Beer: Various

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@thebenderbunker 4 жыл бұрын

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@lisafrets 8 ай бұрын

Was blessed to be left with a b bender from an elderly friend that passed away. Love this lesson a a place to start out!

@thebenderbunker 8 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Bender club! Here's another good video to check out if you're just starting out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJd7Z5qKuZ_VqYk.html

@willardjustus2460 Жыл бұрын

Best b bender lessons on KZfaq .thanks

@scottmcwhorter9115 Жыл бұрын

you've got a knack for teaching - instantly useable! Thanks!

@tylerp8887 6 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite B-Bender lesson on KZfaq. Thank yo so much! The easiest way to know what chord you are playing in your Twang Box would be to barre the A Shape chord instead of the E Shape. In other words, on the fifth fret, just play the barred D chord.

@thebenderbunker 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your positive feedback on the lesson and see what you're saying about another way to quickly find the TwangBox for any given key. Much easier than counting down or up from the key you're playing in - thanks!

@erichd9460 Жыл бұрын

Exactly! You just play a sus2 chord using the A shape from CAGED, and use the bender to pull into the major chord

@Sixalienasa Жыл бұрын

I like it, Twaing Bawx. My Bruv lives in Awestin. I shall work on that tomorrow, I'm bushed right now. Thanks y'all. I dont have a B-Bender right now, but the Box I'll try. Thank y'all for the lessons. I wisk i could play like Roger McGuinn, I know it takes time, probably a year, but I'll get there eventually. Cheers Mate.

@hbwhitmore878 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT lesson, packed a ton in, like the pace, gave just enough in!! Well done.

@vinnieirvine1365 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliantly lesson , thank you for assuming we can actually play in the first place and keep the pace up and lots of info every minute !

@thebenderbunker 5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for stopping by TheBenderBunker and Keep it Bent!

@BrotherBurr Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! D7 & D shape side dishes 😂

@peteandrews7169 5 жыл бұрын

Great ideas to sound funky in a country context, no got to get my B Bender Tele up & running!! Also the way you explain this is to circumvent any theory, chord CAGED shapes etc, so people can get straight to getting some great licks quickly. I understand the 7th & sus chord stuff, but as your showing you dont need to understand why it works, and this is a fantastic way to play killer licks use those chords, cheers from Melbourne Australia

@MisterTMH 2 ай бұрын

Sus 2 chords bend up to a major 3rd with the Parsons / White string bender.Harmonics on the b string with a volume swell can be raised or lowered in pitch .

@caleshtcincredibles Жыл бұрын

just got a b bender and this channel is a gold strike !

@Docsjeff 4 ай бұрын

I’m in deep dark central Texas too. We have an addiction to the Tele Twang.

@JeevesMorris1 Жыл бұрын

Just bought my first guitar with a bender today. Guy I got it from recommended I come to your channel to get started. Awesome stuff so far. Can’t wait to start working on all of this in the morning.

@thebenderbunker Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new Bender! Glad you found The Bunker. Keep it Bent!

@lowheadroom Жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome

@larrycavallucci3258 Жыл бұрын

I recently bought a 40th Anniv Squier TELE ----ON SALE----at Sweetwater, and THEN, bought the Certano G & B Bender, from David Certano in France, and a delight to work with him in that purchase. I just got the bender installed.....unfortunately, took 2 days LESS THAN FIVE weeks, for some ridiculous reason, and finally got the Gtr back yesterday. A lot less intrusive than the major surgery needed with the strap bender. SO I get to bend the G or B strings, or both. Love the sound of a bender, and look forward to now learning how to effectively play and use it. Thanks...I will watch this, as it will be of some help for at least the B string.

@MrMojoRiiisin 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Best intro to B bending on KZfaq

@MonteD1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. I found I can find the positions quicker if I just think of where those notes are on the A string and bar the shape there. Your lesson got me rolling pretty quickly. It also got me thinking about non-bender runs in a different way. Thanks agaon

@crossmyass 5 жыл бұрын

Was going to post this myself, the A string is your friend for finding your position quickly and easily.

@BlueSkies32 2 жыл бұрын

Heck ofa introduction, best one I’ve seen.👍🏼

@artprince9163 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to start working on this with my bender! Wish I had seen this years ago!

@thebenderbunker Жыл бұрын

Welcome to The Bunker! I'd recommend this video as a good starting point as well: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJd7Z5qKuZ_VqYk.html

@tylerp8887 6 жыл бұрын

This was an incredible beginner lesson. Thank you so much!

@thebenderbunker 6 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Check out the companion video "Full Twangbox Workout" when you can as it takes the lesson even further. Thanks for stopping by The Bunker.

@lastofthe4horsemen279 4 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across your channel and just bought a B bender for my USA Nashville telecaster. Thanks for this.

@thebenderbunker 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see you're enjoying the channel - Keep it Bent!

@scottbronder 2 жыл бұрын

Installed the Hipshot bender today and have gone Bender Mad! Thanks for the content!

@thebenderbunker 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club! Glad you found the Bunker - Keep it Bent!

@DownSouthChipper 6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for inviting me into the bunker, just bought me a b bender and it's just the place i've been looking for, so roll out a spare mattress cos i'll be hanging around for a while. Appreciate the great lessons, onwards and upwards from here on.

@thebenderbunker 6 жыл бұрын

Glyn - welcome to TheBenderBunker! Glad you're enjoying the lessons. Plenty more on the way. Enjoy your new guitar!

@normansvideos5063 2 жыл бұрын

great lesson. thanks.

@stevecanyon6120 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! The seemingly complex made simple through clear explanations and examples. Kudos!

@thebenderbunker 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see the video helped out! Thanks for stopping by TheBenderBunker and Keep it Bent!

@NiteFlyer1000 11 ай бұрын

Great Video, Thanks!

@kevindelk 3 жыл бұрын

How have I not seen a bender? Was actually looking for a lap or pedal steel until someone mentioned a B bender. Cool channel 😎

@michaeljrose3764 3 жыл бұрын

Love this made me get the old bender from under the bed and play thanks

@robertaskew1380 Жыл бұрын

Dude...Iam in Texas where are you lol I need some lessons. Soooo great video. As I type my Brent Mason guitar is in route to me. I have been dreading trying to learn how to use it. Then I found your video....Sweet lesson, cant flippin wait to try. You are my new best friend. Ty for making the video..

@thebenderbunker Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new Mason Tele! Glad you found The Bunker. We've got around 70 Bender videos published so you can stay busy for quite a while once it arrives. Keep it Bent!

@songwritercircle1330 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lesson- perfect showcase of these concepts. Thank yoU!

@thebenderbunker 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the videos are helping out. Thanks for watching and Keep it Bent!

@edz517 3 жыл бұрын

Great intro lesson. Just got my Brent Mason Tele this weekend and thanks to this lesson already sounding steel like!.

@thebenderbunker 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the new Tele and thanks for watching! Keep it Bent!

@Gpuma83 10 ай бұрын

Awesome

@peppers776 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🅱️♾️

@TekhnoKowboy 4 жыл бұрын

Watched two of your videos and have just been recording a couple of songs using my hipshot! All I need now is a good tutorial on how to make my voice sound as if it has more to offer than whats currently coming out of it! Thanks..

@johnnieguitar5724 5 жыл бұрын

You rock! Thanks SO much for posting B Bender lessons in your own inimitable style. :)

@thebenderbunker 5 жыл бұрын

It may not be much but I'm happy to share what I know! Great to see you're enjoying the videos. More to come in the days and weeks ahead so stay tuned. Keep it bent and thanks for watching!

@joeschmo9261 2 жыл бұрын

dude ive been binge watching your stuff..funny thing is in im a prog rog drummer/ bassist from the late 70s and 80s and beyond ..but the tele with bender is sooooo cool to me! heee haww!

@thebenderbunker 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to The Bunker - Enjoy yourself!

@hinapankowski1179 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your talent, bravo!! Aloha

@thebenderbunker 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome - thanks for watching and Keep it Bent!

@harveymccluskey3270 Жыл бұрын

Epic!!!!!

@2GoldensTosa 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Great stuff and VERY helpful!

@televangelist1465 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, got it jamm'n right away!

@thebenderbunker 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and Keep it Bent!

@herbthehottie Жыл бұрын

I am sending my tele to get a B bender installed by Glaser. I want mine to sound like yours but I don’t know what to select for a throw. Where is yours set? They say that a medium throw is the most popular. I saw your video and wow! It opened a brand new world for me. Thanks for all of the informative and fun videos you create. You’re my new guitar mentor!

@thebenderbunker Жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the videos! My bender has a medium throw. Enjoy that new Glaser and Keep it Bent!

@herbthehottie Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother! I haven’t even begun to get bent.

@S19NALC14AIN 6 жыл бұрын

What a great thing the B-bender is! Great playing, great explanation. Subscribed!

@thebenderbunker 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing and welcome to TheBenderBunker!

@jessejacobs3792 9 ай бұрын

Mmmm hot twang box

@JamesKruseArtist 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

@Fenderteleplayer 5 жыл бұрын

I plan on using these licks.

@FREEZER4000 2 жыл бұрын

Great demo , super down to earth Thank you ,what b- bender guitars are out there for sale? thx again

@lmcgillet 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and lesson! Thank you very much and instantly subscribed to your channel.

@raulcordero714 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson👍

@ThomasDeLello 2 жыл бұрын

Question: Can this work...? I'd like to set up a Telecaster with a B-Bender tuned to an open 'G' chord, known as "Spanish Tuning" and popular with Delta blues players and I want to play it with a slide. If I wrap the 'B' string around the pull post backwards so that pulling the strap lever lowers the note rather than raising it a half tone, I could get my minor chords, theoretically... Do you think that could work...??? I don't want to invest time and money into a project like that if It's not going to work. What do you think...?

@imsofaman 6 жыл бұрын

It is making sense now!!!

@thebenderbunker 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Welcome to TheBenderBunker.

@tommy0164 5 жыл бұрын

I just got Forrest to build me a one off guitar with a picture of my mom from 1956,,,, He is going to do a video of the build on KZfaq,,, it is a G and B bender! I thank you in advance for your lessons as I will be hanging out in the Bunker with you a bunch!! Tommy

@thebenderbunker 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome! Be sure to post a link of the video once its live as I'd love to check out the build and the double bender. Keep it Bent!

@tommy0164 5 жыл бұрын

You got it buddy!

@TwangTown 4 жыл бұрын

Tommy passed away shortly after this reply. He was a really nice guy. RIP Tommy. I still have the other pickguard with you mom on it in my shop brother 😪. Forrest Lee Jr.

@uncledevo 4 жыл бұрын

@@thebenderbunker Richard Bowden makes double benders. I got one for my acoustic. I reduced it to a single B Bender. I'm much happier with it that way. Sometimes keeping it simple is the key to success.

@AnthonyBurrito1313 3 жыл бұрын

WOW !!!

@shafersongs 4 жыл бұрын

Good lesson, thanks.

@ninamackillop4383 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! thanks so much

@thebenderbunker 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by TheBenderBunker.

@beefyscout8857 3 жыл бұрын

So it follows the A shape barre chord positions then.

@mikestackhousemusic Жыл бұрын

On the count down 5 from the chord you want, it looks like the twang box is just based out of the A bar position. Correct?

@thebenderbunker Жыл бұрын

Correct! You may want to check this more recent video out for further details and other key bender positions: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJd7Z5qKuZ_VqYk.html

@Runner2000 9 ай бұрын

I know this is a stupid question, but help would be appreciated. What is Short-Throw, Medium Throw, and Long Throw mean. I figured it meant how much pull the lever needs. Is that correct?

@thebenderbunker 9 ай бұрын

Howdy - that's basically it. The amount of pull to fully activate the bender to its max position. The tension/resistance will be the same for all throws but it will just take a bit more pull to get the bender fully extended with a long throw vs. short. Some players like a longer throw to more easily milk a slower bend. I use a med. throw. Hope this helps - Keep it Bent!

@Runner2000 9 ай бұрын

@@thebenderbunker That more than helped. Thank you, I really appreciate it. Planning on getting the American Pro II Dark Night Telly and putting one in her and want to get it right. Thanks again, bud!

@Clockeman Жыл бұрын

Hot dammit, I told myself I should hold off on getting a b bender till I pay for something else. Oh well.

@simpsimpson5175 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been looking at all the different B Bender designs - Ive come to realize the original Clarence design with routed back is still the best... The Rolling benders. Palm benders/ Edge system etc do not capture the sound and Im trying to figure out why but I think its a case of the player having to stop picking to activate the palm bend and then resume picking.. None of the examples are as smooth as and as lush sounding.. The Hip bender comes close

@thebenderbunker 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I move my pick hand a lot to vary attack and twang and can't see keeping it anchored in one position to activate a bender lever. Shoulder pull is the best option for me personally. Thanks for watching and Keep it Bent!

@dustinbeasley1070 6 жыл бұрын

All Ernest P Worrell jokes aside this was a great video thank you!!

@thebenderbunker 6 жыл бұрын

No worries - glad you enjoyed it - keep it bent!

@jerrymc969 Жыл бұрын

How about adding some church hymns?

@erikbjorkquist5284 4 жыл бұрын

I found your site while trying to figure out "you ain't going nowhere" very cool! so I started watching your intro's into B bending and twang box.. again.. way cool.. but.. I only see what your left hand is doing.. and I don't see you bending any strings at all.. which only confused me even more.. are you using a pedal? how are you getting the bend sound without bending any strings? what am I missing here? thanks bro

@thebenderbunker 4 жыл бұрын

Erik - what you're seeing is a mechanical device installed on my guitar called a "b-bender". Check out this short video and you'll see what it's all about - thanks! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bOCleNR8l62shX0.html

@Docsjeff 11 ай бұрын

Play your 4 chord from the 1 chord position ?

@thedudeabides3058 5 жыл бұрын

Great lessons! Thanks! What kind of guitar strap are you using? My wide leather one slips around too much..

@thebenderbunker 5 жыл бұрын

I've been using one from comfortstrapp.com since I installed the bender and it's worked very well. It's the most comfortable strap I've owned but takes a bit of getting used to as it has some elastic give in it compared to a normal strap. I haven't had any real slippage issues with it. Keep it Bent!

@CVicious777 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great!

@thebenderbunker 6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome - enjoy!

@ami2evil Жыл бұрын

But what about the Idiot Box?

@kodybear6749 3 жыл бұрын

Really well presented. I just got my first b bender Tele after nearly 50 years of playing and I’m well on my way. What I want to know is who are the 7 assholes who down voted this? 😀

@thebenderbunker 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new Bender guitar! I'm glad the videos are helping out and appreciate the support - Keep it Bent!

@lucasjames572 4 жыл бұрын

Just you and me not I because you would say just me, not just I

@thebenderbunker 3 жыл бұрын

Always interesting to learn what viewers take away from the videos. Thanks for watching and Keep it Bent!

@rmcmurphy7905 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@dustinbeasley1070 6 жыл бұрын

Where's Vern?

@user-pv1pz1vk8v 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate you making the BBender videos. However, every time I start the videos I find myself having to continually backing a number of times over each concept until I eventually get frustrated trying to learn most every technique. You need to SLOW the teaching speed to a much slower tempo. I have been a teacher and coach for decades.