Charlie Starr on Les Paul Juniors, Southern Rock Sound
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Күн бұрынCharlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke Introduces His Signature Gibson Les Paul Junior and Discusses the Appeal of P-90 Single Pickup Guitars.
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Watch Charlie Starr, frontman, singer-songwriter, and guitarist of @blackberrysmoke , talk about his love of the Gibson Les Paul™ Junior and P-90 pickups. In this exclusive interview with Charlie, you’ll learn all about why he prefers the sound and unique appeal of a single pickup guitar, specifically the P-90 Dogear pickup as found in his many vintage Gibson Les Paul Junior guitars and now, his very own signature Gibson Charlie Starr Les Paul Junior guitar.
Gibson Gear Guide host Dinesh Lekhraj discusses Charlie’s first Les Paul Junior, gives us an insight into Charlie’s live rig, and learns what it takes to sing and play at the same time, and the interesting advice he got from Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.
In addition, we’re treated to a jam with Charlie as well as some Southern rock-style guitar lessons and slide guitar lessons from Charlie, showing us just how to get “that” sound and the unique bending and slide techniques that separate the country style of guitar from the Southern-rock styled guitar sounds-hint: it’s all in the dual notes and bends!
Charlie also gives us a masterclass on how to dial in different sounds on a Les Paul Junior, showcasing the true versatility of the single pickup guitar!
If you’re a fan of Blackberry Smoke, Southern rock guitar sounds, or Les Paul Juniors, this interview with Charlie Starr is perfect for you.
Chapters:
0:00 Jam with Charlie Starr
2:18 The Charlie Starr Signature Les Paul Junior
4:20 Charlie Starr’s first Gibson Les Paul Junior
8:04 Influences & when Charlie Starr first started playing guitar
12:34 First live shows & becoming a songwriter
14:50 The evolution of the Blackberry Smoke sound & songwriting process
17:05 Interesting chord choices-guitar lesson
18:42 Singing & playing at the same time & advice from Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top
21:00 Southern rock-style guitar lesson with Charlie Starr
24:21 The benefits of P-90 pickups & how to use P-90 pickups
26:24 Charlie Starr's live rig, amps, and pedals
27:43 Charlie’s slide guitar lesson
30:50 The story of the “Hey Ya’ll” sticker
33:00 What’s next for Blackberry Smoke, secret to being in a touring band, new album
35:05 Charlie’s advice for guitar players
36:48 Outro jam
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@bryonkidder6199 17 күн бұрын
RIP...Brother Brit Turner! BBS is the best band I've heard in the last 20 years...imo Finally, the best Gibson player gets a Signature Series Gibson for Brother Charlie Starr! Congratulations Gibson!
@frankenstein4106 17 күн бұрын
The Smoke ain't no joke, and Charlie is my Les Paul Jr. hero!
@beezersurf 16 күн бұрын
Love Charlie and his playing, what a good dude.
@gibson 16 күн бұрын
Indeed!
@sylvainswift3234 10 күн бұрын
Yes. Brilliant guitarist, with nice guitars!
@gui-texzan7477 4 күн бұрын
Seems like a humble, likable guy.
@123pap 15 күн бұрын
Had the pleasure of spending a little time with the band and these guys a great bunch musically and personally
@hunterbullickmusic 17 күн бұрын
Thank you Gibson for having Charlie come on One of my heroes and there is not many interviews of him out there
@erikameadows1704 15 күн бұрын
No one deserves it more! Charlie Starr is an absolute phenom. And one helluva good dude!
@bddmhopp5 16 күн бұрын
I’ve met, and hung out with Charlie multiple times, after gigs, on his tour bus, and this is exactly how he is. A humble, fantastic singer, songwriter and the best guitar player out right now.
@brianmckenzie1318 17 күн бұрын
Oh heck to the yeah!!! Congrats Mr. Starr on the signature model! Gibson 'bout time!!!! 😄 This looks right up my alley!!! Well back to watching the video, couldn't wait to the end to comment! Thanks Dinesh, always love your interviews!!!!
@simonvanderheijden432 17 күн бұрын
YES!!!!!!! Charlie is da man!!! I've seen Blackberry Smoke live about 6 times or so, one of the best live bands out there. (edit) WTF? A Charlie Starr signature Junior?
@nicolasbeaudry6158 16 күн бұрын
Yeah wtf satin black or flat black signature model? I NEED one asap😂❤❤❤❤
@sampriebe8173 9 күн бұрын
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@riveralph3687 13 күн бұрын
Congratulations, Charlie! No one more is deserving of a signature model than this man! As I write, two fantastic nights of BBS at The Shed are in the books and looking forward to Night 3 this evening. Charlie has played the Walnut Junior a bit both nights and it is stunningly beautiful! Bravo! 👏
@cguitarallday 17 күн бұрын
Charlie always has been one of the players that is a huge influence for me. His stage presence is one of the best out there and I can’t think of anyone more who deserves a signature guitar. It will be one I will have to look at
@7257lisa 16 күн бұрын
Charlie, I am so happy you have this signature guitar!!! 🎸 So well deserved my friend. It’s beautiful, and suits you very well. Can not wait to see it LIVE!!! Thank you for all you do, give, your style, and your love for all of your fans. You are a true blessing, and I can not wait to see y’all again. Safe travels, always, and take good care💜
@scottdalrymple1716 16 күн бұрын
If I had the cash I would definitely buy one of those Charlie Starr Juniors. A Gibson Les Paul Jr. with a single P90 is my favorite models ever made. Having met Charlie before I can say that there is no one more deserving of a signature model. He’s a very friendly and down to earth guy and an absolute beast on guitar.
@aaronmckinney7775 16 күн бұрын
Charlie Starr has been my LP Jr hero forever. Ain't nothing better than BlackBerry Smoke! I called my local Gibson dealer and tried to pre-order, apparently that's not available yet..... But pre-order we will! ❤
@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec 16 күн бұрын
That's what I'm talking about. Straight ahead guitar into amp, raw and satisfying.
@Gayden9090 17 күн бұрын
So glad Charlie is getting a signature model. I’ll definitely be in line for one
@user-kt7hq9hn9f 15 күн бұрын
Please let them make a lefty version……
@paulstubbs4487 14 күн бұрын
I love this man ❤. His music has got me through bad times and always makes me happy. He's one of my favourite human beings on this planet. But, I really thought I was done buying guitars, now that has changed 😮.
@bdunn315 16 күн бұрын
He’s soooooo good. Finally got to see them live. Did not disappoint.
@user-et2fj8xm5l 17 күн бұрын
I can’t think of anyone mire deserving. Mr. Starr is a what his last name says. Long Live The Smoke!!!!
@simonvanderheijden432 16 күн бұрын
His last name is Gray.. Lol
@bddmhopp5 16 күн бұрын
Charlie never leaves a gap between cowboy chords, he can riff between every change.
@sylvainswift3234 10 күн бұрын
I (of course) do not know him, but this guy - Charlie Starr - seems to be such a great guy. Love his playing and his sound, and his appetite for "simple" guitars. You plug in, you play.
@anthonymarocco955 17 күн бұрын
Awesome Charlie!! Love Ya TFM!!
@ForrestWest 2 күн бұрын
What a great and honest interview! Also you guys were both playing badass guitar at the same time and it sounded beautiful and you weren't stepping on each other's toes. That's professionalism and artistry
@cdwilliams6875 16 күн бұрын
I'm going to be on the lookout for these Jrs. That Walnut Jr is very tempting.
@allstopblue5717 6 күн бұрын
That’s the one I would go for as well.
@mikestillwagon5675 17 күн бұрын
Charlie is responsible for my P-90 addiction. 🤣
@th3fknmuffnman 16 күн бұрын
Glad I'm not the only one lol
@kevinmeagher6960 16 күн бұрын
Great interview!! Back in the late 70's and early 80's I used to plug my old Fender Mustang into my stereo to use as an amp!!
@tito.tarantula 16 күн бұрын
I picked up my first Junior this year and I'm an absolute convert. It changed the way I play an interact with the guitar.
@gibson 16 күн бұрын
It definitely helps you really appreciate the subtle changes volume and tone knobs have on your sound.
@user-ky6dc4ot6r 6 күн бұрын
He quoted Bon Scott. This dude is the man. 👍
@Zuhlsmann1 15 күн бұрын
First signature model I've ever truly wanted. Blackberry Smoke is fantastic.
@themrkkohler 3 күн бұрын
Got my 1954 LP Junior in 1971 for $170.00. The guitar is an absolute monster. Have used it on hundreds of recordings.
@Alfons1004 14 күн бұрын
One of the best Live Bands I've ever seen! Charlie is awesome! Can't wait to see the Smokers in Munich again this september!
@jimmyhartman573 17 күн бұрын
about Damn time !!! but . . . . Gibson came thru . .I echo everyone's absolute love and loyalty to BBS . .
@lindathalman3506 14 күн бұрын
As a NON musician but a huge huge fan of Charlie Starr and Blackberry Smoke, this is one heck of a good interview! I'm in mesmerized awe as I listen for a second time! Thank you Dinesh Lekhraj and Charlie. Wonder if Charlie will bring that beauty of a guitar to Europe this year? Seeing them in Brussels, Paris AND Milan! Rock on Blackberry Smoke. Merci, thank you Gibson Gear Guide!!!
@nashphillc4795 10 күн бұрын
Mr. Starr is the king of cool. Every note is sooo seasoned.
@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 3 күн бұрын
Tom Petty has that title, still does
@tailgunner6948 14 күн бұрын
Charlie and the LP Jr. ...got one and LOVE it!
@lawndart188s 17 күн бұрын
Love this show! Never disappoints
@DanJanTube 16 күн бұрын
Love Charlie and I've been really wanting a Junior
@badtonestudio 17 күн бұрын
You got me. Love p90’s, Junior’s and Mr.Starr
@marshallohio5512 4 күн бұрын
Too Funny in Charlie talking about moving picking hand back and forth as with actually using controls. In the late 60s , my father would bump me in the arms while learning guitar... He always say ((relax, move the playing hand around, stop smashing strings in the fretboard, use the control s)) !!! Yes, what a pain he was, but he taught me to be a better productive player !!! 😊
@travissmith9451 16 күн бұрын
Great interview and picking with a great cat. Congratulations Charley!
@VariusSep 6 күн бұрын
Something refreshing about his playing
@SimpleManGuitars1973 16 күн бұрын
Blackberry Smoke is an incredible band.
@gibson 16 күн бұрын
You know it!
@StevenAnthonyGuitar 15 күн бұрын
Great to see Charlie getting a signature LP Jr.!
@pedraw 16 күн бұрын
Charlie plays a lot more complicated parts then he claims. Watch him play and he's doing it all..............palm muting, open strings, picked notes, percussive with the fretting hand, hybrid picking. The dude is fantastic.
@gibson 16 күн бұрын
He really is awesome!
@timbeeny3460 9 күн бұрын
I’ve seen blackberry smoke a few times they sound like the record just amazing blackberry smoke is the real deal they write great songs there all great players vocals spot on I can’t say enough good things about them
@timothyfatone1390 17 күн бұрын
Damn! Sick Jam! Charlie is The Best!
@rustymcaron5379 16 күн бұрын
i'm so fucki' happy for this amazing man and guitarist! hope I can get one!
@kmickp1166 16 күн бұрын
Charlie is a fantastic guitar player (& great guy!) at last getting his well deserved signature model! I bought a junior yesterday and can honestly say that Charlie was my main motivation & inspiration for doing so, I also “needed” a P90 guitar and the simplicity of the junior appealed to me and as I live mainly on the bridge pickup, the single P90 was ideal!👍👏👏🎶🎶
@ddaniell7526 16 күн бұрын
I did the same this year. Which specific model did you with and color?
@gibson 16 күн бұрын
Very cool! What color did you go for?
@kmickp1166 16 күн бұрын
@@gibson I went for the Vintage Tobacco Burst, I only visited the store to have new pickups installed in my 2004 Les Paul & spotted the Junior on the wall, 🙈😂😂👍 Delighted with it👍👍🎶
@christopherkuefler9839 15 күн бұрын
Charlie is bad ass!
@christiandude3149 17 күн бұрын
Yeaaaaa Charlie got a own Signature Model... 🎉
@shayh.3556 15 күн бұрын
If anyone deserves one its him
@cirimaxg651 13 күн бұрын
Charlie Starr...great guitarist !
@Dave-nm3xc 15 күн бұрын
Charlie is a very underrated player.
@Dave-nm3xc 15 күн бұрын
Those p90s sound wicked! It's all about that growl.
@NisGaarde 6 күн бұрын
Tasty intro jam! Love Juniors. Was lucky enough to get my hands on the Lukas Nelson Signature '56. Incredible instrument.
@darrengallagher8051 16 күн бұрын
Charlie is my all time favourite guitarist.
@Ireland831 16 күн бұрын
Charlie Starr is another step along the path of righteous guitar playing. So many to name and such a long lineage. Charlie is authentic and well deserved for a signature guitar. Sadly of the hundreds of guitars I have owned over the years...I have bought one brand new Gibson...a Les Paul Special with an Ebony board...TV Yellow..nitro finish....$699 closeout...one of my best playing guitars.. No chance of buying a brand new Gibson....way too expensive. Most of the pros, have guitars in the same way Charlie got his..bought them on deals used. Once Gibson hands them over to make players think you need a $5K Les Paul. They are way off base. Doctors and Laywers that dabble in guitar will keep Gibson afloat. Players don't buy their new guitars.
@scottplacella4332 17 күн бұрын
I got lucky and found these guys at the Star Bar in Atlanta back in 2009. Watched Charlie play that Jr a lot in the early days. IMO it is still one of best sounding guitars in his collection. A great choice for his signature series and well deserved for this riff master.
@tylerjones5976 16 күн бұрын
Ours was at vinyl downtown in 08, with the GA Satellites!! Cheers brother !
@davetighe 7 күн бұрын
Coolest ever interview, guitar, tips, all good, and topping it off with a dead cool hat.
@TheSpydersBand 4 күн бұрын
The LPJ Atlanta story is reminiscent of how I got my Suhr Classic T. I wasn’t looking for a guitar, didn’t need a guitar, but a used Tele-looking guitar was hanging on the wall at Sam Ash. I tell people that when I touched it, it was like Harry Potter getting the right wand. I never even plugged it in…I just knew I had to have it. The guitar was spotless, not even a mark on the pickguard, so I figured it was new, but found out from Suhr it was 16 years old. Ihave no idea where it had been for 16 years…apparently waiting for me.
@paulofreire7520 4 күн бұрын
Well done Gibson! Charlie and BBS rocks. Great signature model 👍🏻
@msdeltabrisket1 16 күн бұрын
Love the new Signature model!!! It's in the water and the mud down here in the MS Delta :)
@sarver714 16 күн бұрын
Love the new line of signature models. I work at Gibson
@robnamowicz8073 16 күн бұрын
"I think most of that happened in the seventies,,," That's the sort of what happened to mine, too ! Hahahaha!
@travisgotch161 16 күн бұрын
Loved that, awesome through to the end
@gibson 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@CrazyRobandRoll 16 күн бұрын
Great musician and humble person!
@gibson 16 күн бұрын
A lovely guy, all round! We're proud to have him on the channel!
@nathanmorganmusic5192 16 күн бұрын
Sooo well deserved Charlie!!!
@coryjanowski 16 күн бұрын
That’s the good stuff there
@Tethered_to_the_Polestar 6 күн бұрын
So chuffed to see Gibson do this. Great player, seems like a fantastic person and a cool band. Praying for an affordable version 🙏
@sharkman4928 16 күн бұрын
Great video!!!
@gibson 16 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@jeffkirpach4815 16 күн бұрын
Too cool!
@selfr50 6 күн бұрын
You guys play great together
@kenjohnson765 7 күн бұрын
Mosrite Guitars Was owned by Mark Mosley and Family I believe. Mark Moseley's Recording Studio was a great experience with me. Between him and Michael Radford(AMI records) I was able to Record in a great atmosphere with Knowlegeble Musicians.. Feb 2007.
@geoffreywalls4093 13 күн бұрын
Love the band and the new guitar. Jr's are the best. I love my 63 custom shop SG Jr. It has amazing feel and tone. Rock on Gibson!
@romans003 15 күн бұрын
Guy is badass, seen them twice live,
@matthewjdouglas6471 8 сағат бұрын
I was given an acoustic guitar when I was a kid and the action from the 8th fret down was about 8mm going up to 12mm on 14th. It was unplayable. Strengthening up those fingers though lol. When I played on my friend electric guitar with a real low action it was like night and day comparisons. My playing improved instantly it felt so much easier wasn't like playing on springs anymore
@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 16 күн бұрын
Charlie is a great player. With a great future ahead too.
@johndaugherty4127 14 күн бұрын
Yes. I used to plug my 1976 Bicentennial Firebird into my Aunts stereo. Blew that one up to.
@gibson 14 күн бұрын
I too, blew up a stereo with a guitar! -Lee
@schreds 16 күн бұрын
im a firm believer in the P90 my 05 limited run SG Jr large guard 60s reissue is an absolute beast ,, ive heard other P90s but something about that run is just different , its about as close to the original 50s pups as ive heard ,, probably the only reason i haven't bought a real 50s Jr to put in the collection ,, lord have mercy
@SouthpawSatch 16 күн бұрын
A Charlie Starr signature model?! Please give us a lefty version 😮
@KeithLuttrell-fj7tu Күн бұрын
Georgia Satellite and Blackberry gave me hope
@ddaniell7526 17 күн бұрын
Damn I just bought a Junior (mainly because I wanted to sound like Charlie). Had I known about this, depending on price, I might’ve waited. Oh well, I love my Junior anyway.
@bill.clifford.59 16 күн бұрын
Yo, Gibson Gear Guide, where do i buy one of charlie stars signature jr guitar from?
@Vaughn6886 16 күн бұрын
At 18:00 is Charlie talking about the chord in Hard Days Night having a maj7 or the chord he’s playing? The chord he’s playing (3X3013 and 3X2013) is going between a G dominant 7 and G major 6. Just making sure I’m not missing something
@garyeggleton1142 17 күн бұрын
I want that guitar
@fredmueller9919 13 күн бұрын
The first time I became aware of blackberry smoke was 5 1/2 years ago. I Instantly Dug their Southern rock blues country style, plus they play some killer southern rock covers. The whole band is solid but Charlie’s playing and singing really stand out. One of my favorite bands today. Does anybody know When is Gibson going to release this Charlie star signature Les Paul juniors? what is the MSRP?
@curt-duh-hurt 17 күн бұрын
When does it come out??
@babagadoush1 15 күн бұрын
Hell yeah
@kennydecker-df5cv 8 күн бұрын
😎🎶🎸✌️❤️ Charlie
@mt-nv4jd 16 күн бұрын
I like the simplicity of the Jr.
@gibson 16 күн бұрын
One pickup = you're good to go! -Lee
@patlindley9478 17 күн бұрын
ok i need a lefty one of those, when are they coming out
@flyingburritobro68 17 күн бұрын
Just play it upside down like Doyle Bramhall II
@brandondrane9710 12 күн бұрын
When will it be out???
@simonvanderheijden432 17 күн бұрын
It's heartbreaking to see the sadness in his eyes.
@vadenk4433 17 күн бұрын
Charlie seems like a super cool cat.
@OURSKIESTODAY 2 күн бұрын
New sub. Rock On,🎸👍✌️
@adamstkd 17 күн бұрын
Awesome...It's about time Gibson
@bsjeffrey 17 күн бұрын
i think billy gibbons plays the heard it on the x riff and sings by letting dusty hill do the singing for that song.
@user-ky6dc4ot6r 6 күн бұрын
When will this guitar be available to buy?!
@user-fh1cl8zu2c 16 күн бұрын
Damn i want that guitar🎸😄
@gibson 16 күн бұрын
Me too! -Lee
@johnvansmirren8626 14 күн бұрын
Can I pre-order this guitar ??
@nathanherndon 9 күн бұрын
Hello Charlie starr signature jr. Goodbye financial stability.
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