John 5 Plays 7 unbelievably iconic guitars from Hard Rock's vault. This will blow your mind.

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6 жыл бұрын

The amazing John 5 joined Hard Rock historian Jeff Nolan for a deep dive into guitar nerditry. In this video, he plays Jimi Hendrix’s SG Custom, Brian Jones’s iconic Vox Mk. III “Teardrop”, Paul Kossoff’s ’57 Les Paul Jr., Paul Stanley’s Ibanez Iceman, the ’58 Les Paul from the cover of the Stones’ live classic ‘Get You Ya Ya’s Out’, Jason Becker’s Peavey “Numbers” guitar, Duane Allman’s Telecaster (the one he used on Wilson Pickett’s “Hey Jude”) and John’s own 1967 Telecaster Custom. This one was a labor of love. Hope you enjoy it.
FOR GUITAR NERDS ONLY: The gear used was a Valvetrain 416 head and 1x12 cabinet (www.valvetrainamps.com/). When you hear a gain pedal, it’s an Analogman Beano Boost (www.analogman.com/beano.htm) . An Origin Effects Cali76 compressor was used at its most subtle setting to even things out for the recording. We used a Shure SM57 straight into the camera input.
All the instruments were professionally teched by master luthier Kip Elder of Starr Guitars (starrguitars.myshopify.com/)

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@NedHarkey 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! John 5 is so much better than Johns 1 through 4...

@kwuagga5484 5 жыл бұрын

@Peter Lustig john 5 is definitely not total shit, no clue where u got that idea from

@rcg9573 5 жыл бұрын

@peter lustbugger He could easily outplay a loser like you without breaking a sweat. :-)

@kevinfrance1564 5 жыл бұрын

@Peter Lustig Yeah, I'm sure Rob Halford had so few people wanting to play in his band he had to settle for a shitty pop punk guitarist. I used to not be real impressed because I'd only heard him in Manson's and Zombie's stuff, which isn't exactly known for its shredding guitar work. But watch his solo stuff. He can throw down like a monster when he wants to.

@gypsytabor1675 5 жыл бұрын

Johnny 5 is aliviiive! [with robotic voice]

@backhandok 5 жыл бұрын

John V

@Boro_MuayThai 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way he interrupts the guy and blasts the guitar whilst he’s talking 😂

@danielsherwood3460 4 жыл бұрын

Every time 😂

@wheelzwheela 4 жыл бұрын

It’s what needed to happen.

@eriklarson9137 4 жыл бұрын

Join a band. It is literally every guitarist the entire time if they have a guitar in their hands. It's not real fun after a few years. PS. All guitarists SAY they don't do that. They are wrong.

@ozzyisdrunk 3 жыл бұрын

@@eriklarson9137 drummer do it too

@brandonskatesalot3296 3 жыл бұрын

Scuff Alot i have to go into the other room to tune my guitar before playing because my drummer is so fucking bad at it

@heavyagnelli1973 2 жыл бұрын

John 5 is not only one of the better guitar players out there, but every video or interview, he is just a real humble and nice guy.

@chrisw5742 Жыл бұрын

He is a fraud actor. Johnny Dep is his other stage name. Nasty little fucker he is.

@bluetopaz0411 7 ай бұрын

100 %

@pussyhigh 6 ай бұрын

I'll never understand how he put up with Marilyn Manson for as long as he did.

@johnd3124 4 ай бұрын

4:19 was complete dogshit tho, terrible touch

@aniquinstark4347 2 жыл бұрын

John 5 is THE MAN for these demos. His skills across a variety of genres lets us really get to know to know these guitars and the tones they can make. I would love to see him do more.

@johnnyjohnson2942 2 жыл бұрын

John is great, I wounder what his prep/practice time for tis video was he is a great for sure and just a great soul, seams like he would be a great friend type. Reminds me of Jani Lane for some reason.

@gazicj Жыл бұрын

@@johnnyjohnson2942 whoa, interesting--it didn't occur to me--do you think he had some prep time? I figured it was off the cuff...of course, he's obviously put in endless hours into being able to play what he plays...anyways. cool cool, peace brotha

@patrickshannon4516 Жыл бұрын

He's the second best guitarist of all time it's Justin Johnson is the best then John 5 then it's Buckethead at number 3.

@triplej8666 3 ай бұрын

there are far more impressive guitarists than those guys, guthrie govan, alan holdsworth, eric johnson, julian lage, synyster gates, john petrucci @@patrickshannon4516

@patrickshannon4516 3 ай бұрын

He knows how to play any kind of music he's truly gifted music is a gift from God.

@mickjagger149 5 жыл бұрын

If I don’t continuously play songs I forget 90% of them meanwhile John just effortlessly rips through hundreds of licks perfectly. What a talent this man has! I could watch him do this for hours

@smugler1 5 жыл бұрын

Why do you think he remembers them? :p

@mickjagger149 5 жыл бұрын

Chris Manzi I wasn’t knocking him? It was 100 the opposite... nothing but praise for his talent

@barnyardstory 4 жыл бұрын

Mick you look great, keep going for another 76yrs.

@opiethrice8746 4 жыл бұрын

It's having a proclivity towards music, some people can just grab one and it's natural, given the fact that he has played at the grand 'ol oprey and done numerous tracks for so many different artists and is payed to play and practice it's not surprising that he can remember all of those riffs from memory, he's probably played them a thousand times and has favorites from his childhood. He is a true savant with music to be honest.

@m.h.6143 4 жыл бұрын

Same here bro.

@Marta1Buck 6 жыл бұрын

I can imagine myself sitting there, holding those guitars, and playing enter sandman riff on all of them.

@fallen3567 6 жыл бұрын

Ahmad Vawaid Sulthon same xD

@donsmith4021 6 жыл бұрын

To bad you couldn't have pictured the 200 better Metallica songs than enter sandman

@zplapplap 6 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment.

@GlenBarrantes 6 жыл бұрын

Ahmad Vawaid Sulthon greatest comment of all time

@_JellyDonut_ 6 жыл бұрын

In your imagination are you also wearing guy-liner?

@beyondbeleef1013 2 жыл бұрын

John 5 is such a down to earth guy. Not at all your typical rockstar type. Not to mention a phenomenal guitarist

@DustinDollinsShinBone Жыл бұрын

John seems like a nice dude. Until today I have never actually heard him speak. The way he made his Telecaster sing literally made me feel so calm, that was seriously magical.

@johneertwegh6261 9 ай бұрын

Same here

@justinmorgan9406 3 жыл бұрын

I wish John 5 was more appreciated by mainstream, such an Epic guitarist.

@Clefty09 3 жыл бұрын

Nah

@deathdealer8185 3 жыл бұрын

the mainstream can keep John Mayer

@elliotprice460 3 жыл бұрын

@@deathdealer8185 both John’s are amazing no need to pit them against each other

@douglaschristine8387 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's because of the band's he played in.

@JohnnyAppleseed-yl6fo 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's the name...

@hermanmelville3871 5 жыл бұрын

The fact that he gets excited and immediately plays the most iconic riffs associated with each guitar is the absolute best thing I’ve seen in some time.

@waynecribb4922 Жыл бұрын

Could not have gotten a better guitarist for this video. John 5 is absolutely amazing.

@patrickshannon4516 Жыл бұрын

Yes this guy is in a totally different league than others he's way better than almost any guitarist

@FlatlandMando 2 жыл бұрын

I like the way your player John takes each guitar for a ride respectfully & using many styles. Like a motorcyclist doing a few laps, trying the clutch, the gears, cornering hard, braking, then bringing each un- damaged back to the pit area

@THRASHGUITAR151 3 жыл бұрын

i love how every time jeff tries to talk john keeps playing

@petewarrell228 3 жыл бұрын

Whats happing Hi from canada

@metaphoria3 3 жыл бұрын

the host brought him on to play..

@robertlittleford4617 3 жыл бұрын

Your new epiphone line looks fantastic.

@buddywilliams5650 2 жыл бұрын

I would have also. That's a once in a lifetime experience right there.

@Inabeshidare 2 жыл бұрын

John would start talking and play over himself too. Guitarist can't handle themselves when their favorite thing is in their hands.

@joerisner9176 4 жыл бұрын

I have to echo others in saying John 5 seems like such a down to earth guy. Totally just a normal guy with loads of talent for all types of genres. Wish there were more musicians out there like him.

@s1d299 4 жыл бұрын

I've literally never seen or heard him before, to my knowledge (unless in bands where I didn't know he was in them). Heard the name a few times recently. This video is my first exposure to him. And: I like him. Definitely will check out some of his music now.

@BrianVallotton 4 жыл бұрын

@@s1d299 I never knew of him til last year. I had not really listened to his genre of music much, but what an amazing and verstatile and talented and humble and intelligent guy!!!

@pyroman6000 4 жыл бұрын

He began his career as a studio player, where you need to be able to play just about anything.

@eriklarson9137 4 жыл бұрын

What is weird is, all the REALLY great (not necessarily famous) musicians have all be amazingly cool. The only DBags I have met are guys who THINK they are great. Usually those are the famous ones. A drummer example is Todd Sucherman. He's literally one of the greatest, and the most humble and nicest guy. If you don't know who he is, and dismiss him as being great, that's your problem. You don't have to agree for something to be true. Look him up.

@TheLablujan 2 жыл бұрын

@@s1d299 Happened the same to me 1 week ago, YT recommended "Que pasa" song and after that I cannot stop listening to his music. And yes, seems a cool simple dude....which in my case is a plus.

@markpell8979 Жыл бұрын

Loved John 5's work with Powerman 5000. Cool to see and hear him enjoying playing these historic guitars. What a privilege. We can tell he is humbly feeling that.

@julianpohlman2676 2 жыл бұрын

When he played the intro to Mr Speed, that sounded like perfection. Obviously he was a fan of Kiss.

@savage1046 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is mind blowing due to how many styles off genres he can produce he plays so effortlessly and is fascinating to watch

@patihyunus9487 2 жыл бұрын

I thought he was the unmasked Buckethead.

@williamsporing1500 2 жыл бұрын

He’s very versatile

@anthonyoregano69 2 жыл бұрын

the chromatic player

@Johnnysmithy24 Жыл бұрын

@@patihyunus9487 He’s actually a Buckethead fan and viceversa

@WaterproofSoap Жыл бұрын

Most good pro guitarists can. Go hang out in Nashville for about 6 weeks....you'll see players that rival this that no one will ever read about in a magazine or see on a music award pageant

@pathosis 4 жыл бұрын

"I wonder if J5 is gonna do that banjo riff he loves to do....Oh, there it is..."

@blankslate8002 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@terryrollins1973 3 жыл бұрын

It's like Tom Morello raising his fist while pushing his foot down on the whammy pedal lol

@PyrometalResurgence 3 жыл бұрын

i don't understand how he can play that EVERYTIME

@Fightin_Mongoose 3 жыл бұрын

It's called chicken pickin' and it's actually fairly hard to do. I blows my mind that he just busts it out like that.

@Clefty09 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, lame

@submissivelover Жыл бұрын

You can tell he was a HUGE KISS fan as a kid. He was typically humble and appreciative with the other guitars, but he REALLY lit up with that Paul Stanley Iceman, I think if it was for sale he would of genuinely bought it..."I NEED this" lol

@MrRobertFarr Жыл бұрын

Hi. ❤

@danielpiotrowski2077 9 ай бұрын

would HAVE

@HarryNansen 4 ай бұрын

They should offer him the guitar, but with the clause to return it to the collection after his death.

@submissivelover 4 ай бұрын

@@HarryNansen idk is it too legendary to risk damaging or losing on tour?

@HarryNansen 4 ай бұрын

@@submissiveloverYou may be right. I'm just not a fan of good guitars ending their life on a display somewhere. They're meant to be played. But I doubt that John would bring it on tour anyway. :)

@zackv3957 Жыл бұрын

You can tell how much John 5 loves guitar. He can barely wait to listen to the history before playing.

@CarlosRuiz-ce7gl Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I didn’t know who John 5 is/was , BUT , I appreciate and can relate to the excitement and anticipation with each guitar he presented to. Super cool !!! I’ve seen a dozen GREAT guitarists. John5’s childlike humility puts him up there with the best of the best. I’m lucky enough to have seen, in person, Stevie Ray, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, BB King, Steve Howe, Carlos Santana, and many many more.. It’s a pleasure to watch and listen to him. Thank you very much !!!!!

@markdovers5150 4 жыл бұрын

I’m embarrassed to admit I really had never heard John 5 player before, but I have been missing out on a first rate player, I will make an effort to listen to this guy from now on. Kudos mr. 5.

@michaelmoore676 2 жыл бұрын

His music is quite different . Played guitar for Marilyn Manson and currently plays lead in Rob Zombies band . Do like that music but he plays great and is cool guy, check out some vids with Manson and Zombie

@thisguy2973 2 жыл бұрын

He became Marilyn mansons live guitarist starting on Mechanical Animals. The guitarist before that was a guy that goes by Zim Zum, but their bassist Twiggy recorded most guitar work for Marilyn mansons earlier albums and they would just hire a sort of reverse session guitarist like John 5. He’s an amazing guitarist. He had a really sweet signature tele in the late 90s.

@garrisonic 2 жыл бұрын

There are so many out there like that. It's getting easier to find em. I didn't know about Tommy Emmanuel but when I found him, I was floored and because of our relationship and playing with him, many more people have been able to find my stuff though it's nothing like his

@stoneysdead689 2 жыл бұрын

@@garrisonic LOL-= Had to go around the world and back but you managed to work that name drop in there like a pro- well done.

@muddygold6955 2 жыл бұрын

Lol it’s okay bro

@earljones1849 4 жыл бұрын

He played Mr.Speed.!!! A true KISS fan.

@popsriley1211 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal demos of Legendary guitars. Nothing but respect for Jon 5.

@leokimvideo Жыл бұрын

A true Kiss fan, John 5 knows Mr Speed, just more proof of how many people Kiss has influenced

@beeemm2578 10 ай бұрын

Underrated Kiss song for sure

@alfonsoruiz5844 9 ай бұрын

Kiss sicks

@mycupcake12 8 ай бұрын

He covered that song with Charlie benate during the pandemic.

@dpedrosoliano 7 ай бұрын

he even played Parasite! even way underrated song !

@Scorpsfan 6 ай бұрын

Same with the Scorpions

@TundraDude34 6 жыл бұрын

John 5 is unbelievable. One of the most underrated guitar players for sure

@jameslucas6589 6 жыл бұрын

TundraDude34 Underrated or unable? His technique for sloppy is unequalled, his lack of originality is uninspiring, lack of taste is unsurpassed. What a waste of time.

@TundraDude34 6 жыл бұрын

James Lucas damn, did he steal your girl or something???

@chody5840 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's not like you could sit James Lucas down with a guitar and ask him to perform just a handful of the techniques in this video and then watch him struggle for an entire year before giving up; having never successfully filled your request.

@fabianaguilar1358 6 жыл бұрын

James Lucas can only play smoke on the water, WRONG. Im sure about that.

@presleyallen73 6 жыл бұрын

I agree, however nothing against them but I believe its because the bands he has been in. there not really bands that have music to showcase a guitar talent.

@picanha694 5 жыл бұрын

Cant wait until he turn to john 6

@musstazza 5 жыл бұрын

This made my day lmao

@androgeniko 5 жыл бұрын

There is only one Sixx

@niklasjanen3563 4 жыл бұрын

@@androgeniko nikki?

@NIIIIQQ 4 жыл бұрын

The world is not yet ready. First we must cure world hunger.

@christopherbridges6123 4 жыл бұрын

You have to combine 6 Johns of the specific element type to make John 6.

@bheater2615 2 жыл бұрын

I like how a professional like John and others can take a guitar they’ve never played before and make it sing so sweetly

@stoneysdead689 2 жыл бұрын

To a large degree- a guitar is a guitar man- you don't need to play them to get used to them or anything like that. They're standardized enough that unless it's an odd ball like a fretless or a 7 string or something like that- you can just pick it up and play really. And if you're playing quality instruments like these- you can bet they're going to be super easy to play- they play so effortlessly and with such beautiful tone it actually requires less skill and talent to make it sound good.

@julianthesmooshyhusky8976 2 жыл бұрын

I always thought Manson didn’t deserve John 5 back when he played with him. Boy did I not know how right I was.

@profoundsamurai745 2 жыл бұрын

As if you did. He was a relative unknown session guy. Dream gig for him at the time I’m sure. Manson gave this guy a career.

@justinc.8497 2 жыл бұрын

Seen him a few times with Rob Zombie and he crushes it.

@melcrose 6 жыл бұрын

Such editing. Such editing.

@Kurt1969 6 жыл бұрын

There are very few guitarists who can play extremely well and have a classy attitude and/or personality. John is one of them. I always enjoy watching him play or talk about music/ gear. Great video, thanks for sharing!

@scarlettepunk2087 6 жыл бұрын

kurt singer not only is his playing influencing future people to play but how to be humble and show himself to be a fan...he can barely contain himself with the Teardrop Vox...appropriately

@Kurt1969 6 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@redrum0119 6 жыл бұрын

kurt singer pull your brown tounge out

@scootterpootter 6 жыл бұрын

When he comes back to the Detroit area, he is just like everyone else, he hangs out with his old friends and goes to the mall. I was at a Rob Zombie show a few years ago, and a girl sitting next to me showed me her phone form earlier in the day. He played at DTE Music Theater, and there is a huge mall about 10 minutes away. The girl at the concert worked one of those kiosks, selling some sort or trinkets or something. Anyway, she recognized him and waved him over to her booth and chatted with him for a quite a while. He took a bunch of pictures with her and she said that he hung out with her, helping to sell her stuff from the kiosk to anyone who walked by. lol He is a very down to earth and humble guy, which I guess is why he has a rabid fan base, and is in such high demand as session player. He checks his ego and is just a fan of certain bands, just like us.

@jarvisadison1229 6 жыл бұрын

John 5 is a bad ass mofo on the guitar. Down to earth guy.

@miralcleariel8426 2 жыл бұрын

John 5 once again keeps winning my respect and admiration. What a talent and quite possibly the most well adjusted human being I've ever seen. Humble, knowledgeable. I think I'm having a bromance.

@Danthehorse 2 жыл бұрын

Well said, agree on all points!

@Mr.Gundam7 2 жыл бұрын

He seems really chill.

@rtflone Ай бұрын

@@Danthehorse who is john 5 never heard of him

@mr.brenman2132 3 күн бұрын

@@rtfloneA guitarist that's played on countless recordings and was a member of bands like Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, Rob Zombie, and currently Motley Crue.

@rtflone 3 күн бұрын

@@mr.brenman2132 Explains why I've never heard/heard of him. No offense but those bands just aren't in my wheelhouse

@pederlong1784 2 жыл бұрын

This man is like an excited 17 year old discovering music. So inspirational, so down to earth. Of course his ability is amazing but his character is wonderful

@squatchh_ 6 жыл бұрын

Alot of people don't know who John 5 is? Dude is a living guitar legend. Started as a studio player, playing for David Lee Roth, among others. Then joined Marilyn Manson for Holywood and a few tours. Joined Rob Zombie from Educated Horses on, and has many solo records. Dude excels in shredding and has particular interest and skills in finger picking and banjo style riffs. Y'all need to go support him! He's definitely one of my favorite modern guitar players.

@Hauntedasylum666 6 жыл бұрын

A HIGHLY underrated guitarist.

@Sora-o 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty average imo. Chill dude but not a living legend.

@squatchh_ 6 жыл бұрын

Jorge B. Literally the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

@GLITZandGLOOM 6 жыл бұрын

Whiskey Fett He actually joined Manson during the Mechanical Animals era, but the first record he wrote on with the band, yeah was Holy Wood. Love him with Zombie too! I'm seeing Manson and Zombie in August, so I'll see this badass live! But yeah, you're spot on about who John 5 is, and the man rules. His cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It"... soooo cool!

@marksimpson7527 6 жыл бұрын

GLITZandGLOOM I’m pretty sure he was on golden age of grotesque. And I think he did write a few songs on mechanical animals but I might be wrong

@davidkeirle7080 4 жыл бұрын

I love when "real" guitar players have those songs, riffs, solos just stored away and can recall them. Amazing guitar player.

@ArtGuitarLTX 4 жыл бұрын

Nailed it! 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😁😁😁

@johnmcaleese8459 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtGuitarLTX He's so "real", he's unreal !!

@tenbroeck1958 Жыл бұрын

As a guitarist close to the age of John 5 , this is like heaven - I grew up loving the same stuff: Holy crap, the man loves country guitar as much as me too - even Hee Haw!! I called my first guitar a "Hee Haw" when I was 3, because I associated that word with guitars. That would be my dream day, playing those iconic axes.

@itiswhatitisyk8287 2 жыл бұрын

John 5 is one of those rare breeds of guitarists that when they start playing, everyone goes silent and just watches

@mufiku 2 жыл бұрын

Versatile. Fucking versatile.

@donaldkumler5149 5 жыл бұрын

For a crazy rocker guy John 5 seems totally humbled by these instruments despite his own inherit fame. Awesome performance form John 5

@Unam469 5 жыл бұрын

Donald Kumler it’s not inherit

@jill9356 4 жыл бұрын

Well yeah, with out those instruments rock would have never become such a big platform

@seangavin0 5 жыл бұрын

John 5 is so good because he knows so many different genres so well

@brucewayne2184 5 жыл бұрын

5, specifically.

@rickjames9507 5 жыл бұрын

No shit Sherlock

@uup116 4 жыл бұрын

But can he write a hit?

@rickjames9507 4 жыл бұрын

@@uup116 No but Taylor Swift can..

@uup116 4 жыл бұрын

@@rickjames9507 exactly

@kuakilyissombroguwi 2 жыл бұрын

The slapping he did on the Les Paul, wtf was that! This guy's beyond underrated as a guitar player.

@SNAKERADIOS 2 жыл бұрын

Man the kiss guitar was so perfect sounding you could tell with the Seymour Duncan pickup and the action and straightness and flatness of the neck you could hear in its sound when he was doing those quiet passages on it. It was heavenly. John 5 is a kick ass player man. I bet he has been on a lot of recordings that we don`t know about. I`m sure people out their know but I don`t.

@ronr5729 7 ай бұрын

Do u know what song on kiss guitar he was playing?

@guitashamilele 3 жыл бұрын

2:29 "Let's see what else we have for you. This is going to blow your mind." 2:40 Gives John the same guitar.

@Arkoudeides. 2 жыл бұрын

Its a bouzouki

@briankehew579 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's a really bad edit!

@Marin_Sp 2 жыл бұрын

@@briankehew579 Whole video is badly edited. I don't understand those blackouts, there's literally no need for them 🙄

@leviathan_is_me 2 жыл бұрын

@@Marin_Sp They were probably going to do a series with this. John getting handed a guitar, history of it is given as he plays around. Serious riffle to end the segment. They obviously decided to do a "1 n done" but some of the hard breaks were left in. Just a guess.

@arhanarslankaya1300 2 жыл бұрын

They probably didn't appreciate the reaction so they gave him a second chance

@rockrollinnolan8521 6 жыл бұрын

*"Unbelievable."* - John 5, 2018

@joeysaintfelix6645 6 жыл бұрын

Truly unbelievable shitty playing... if that's what you mean. Where the hell does he play anything with true conviction.

@marlonscloud 6 жыл бұрын

Hahahahhahaha

@babbletower 5 жыл бұрын

my thought exactly :)

@AtheistLuvXmas 5 жыл бұрын

@@joeysaintfelix6645 pfft...

@AtheistLuvXmas 5 жыл бұрын

@@joeysaintfelix6645 You have two uploads, and they are both of the same train derailment. Any chance of putting up that video where you destroy John5?

@michaeldumont6896 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing a great musician geeking out over historic gear like this. He has a great musical memory😉👍

@kudtahoobet5199 2 жыл бұрын

Glasses was eager to talk about the history and John 5 was eager to shred on those beautiful guitars. Now that's chemistry

@bernardhossmoto 6 жыл бұрын

His playing is insane, especially the Tele picking stuff. What a great guy.

@TheAgentAssassin 6 жыл бұрын

Hee Haw all day long. I heard he was a big fan. Makes sense seeing his playing.

@theraxis 6 жыл бұрын

Mad Dog Fifi lmao, thumbs up all day for trolls

@kingfelipe12 6 жыл бұрын

He's a huge Telecaster nerd, and you can definitely tell. Look up any video of him playing and you will see him with a Tele every single time.

@kbuss10 6 жыл бұрын

what are u talkin about? his just noodling shit, nothing special

@bernardhossmoto 6 жыл бұрын

People like you make me want to quit music.

@BazonBlades 6 жыл бұрын

John is such a guitar nerd. You can't help but like the guy.

@tucsonsoccor4952 6 жыл бұрын

guitar nerd? he looks like an alchoholic cross dresser and plays guitar like someone who spends more time browsing the nail polish isle at Goth Mart than actually practicing. the guy fucking sucks

@neojazzer 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah in this example he really just doesn't get stuck into the guitars, just seems a little overwhelmed or something, I would be ripping those necks apart and torturing those pickups way more...not bashing a couple of power chords out and jazzing out

@cathytaibbi1945 5 жыл бұрын

Agree - and all the hateful comments from malcontents on this page is so uncalled-for and sad. John seems like a really great guy, and so happy. I loved watching this.

@russianbot2397 5 жыл бұрын

Bonamassa is a guitar nerd. Not this guy.

@leespencr5171 5 жыл бұрын

It's amazing to see him geek out. And his skill from 50s to metal, amazing

@erikgifford201 7 ай бұрын

I played professionally for over 30 years and have never witnessed a more versatile player than John 5. Mad respect. Practice, kids!

@SeeCSeesCC 7 ай бұрын

I just saw his recent interview with Kenny Aronoff , it’s what brought me here.John 5 said that he was influenced by country when he was young . I was very impressed with him as a person and a player and I so agree with your comment here

@Stranger_Strange_Land Жыл бұрын

That Les Paul is fantastic! Glad to hear someone like John 5 playing it

@JazzyJonas 6 жыл бұрын

How many picks did he eat?

@jessiehermit9503 5 жыл бұрын

Thousands.

@daveelson213 5 жыл бұрын

5........ Why dya think his name is john 5

@tosinabasifan8320 5 жыл бұрын

Dave Elson haha

@marcussoininen2084 5 жыл бұрын

All of them

@joebeefhash5549 5 жыл бұрын

Nasty habit I've yet to break!

@davidcoulombe3924 5 жыл бұрын

Looked just like a little kid when you got his hands on Paul Stanley's guitar. That's what it's all about folks :)

@robertflynn3618 4 жыл бұрын

DAVID COULOMBE is he just jamming when he first gets it, because that blues tune sounds familiar but I can’t place it.

@davyboy1 4 жыл бұрын

@@robertflynn3618 He starts with a very quick run through Ace's solo from Detroit Rock City, before getting into Mr. Speed.

@techfreak244 4 жыл бұрын

@@davyboy1 and if you know where he is from it seems kinda fitting lol

@rhoadsgilbertfan4125 3 жыл бұрын

The least talented of all the players guitars he touched the whole day

@davidcoulombe3924 3 жыл бұрын

@@rhoadsgilbertfan4125 took a while, but here's the "I'm a dick" comment. Thanks for joining the party loser!

@dougbecker5735 2 жыл бұрын

Dude is so, so insanely good. It's just effortless tohim, and he can play anything. He's amazing.

@yaboyreege7158 2 жыл бұрын

It really is incredible to watch him play. I wonder how many hours he’s spent just practicing and learning new things? His playing style is brilliant and flawless and he seems like such a nice guy. Definitely a very talented individual to say the least

@totesmagotes3688 2 жыл бұрын

This is great to watch. The guy has a love for music and guitar that you don’t always see. John is a student of music.

@cdreidp 4 жыл бұрын

Get you a man who looks at you the way John looks at Paul Stanley's guitar

@soupisgoodfood3316 3 жыл бұрын

My dad is best friends with John 5. He knew Johnny through high school and even lived with him even before he was famous, still a huge part of history I will always remember and they still talk to this day.

@midnite_in_november 3 жыл бұрын

I am John 5 and that is false!

@soupisgoodfood3316 3 жыл бұрын

@@midnite_in_november I doubt that you’re John5 but if so: Jamie Cimini.

@midnite_in_november 3 жыл бұрын

@@soupisgoodfood3316 I am actually John5 and that name is not familiar with me I’m sorry but your father is lying

@midnite_in_november 3 жыл бұрын

@@soupisgoodfood3316 granted it’s possible we went to school together but I have never been friends with someone of that name let alone my best friend

@soupisgoodfood3316 3 жыл бұрын

@@midnite_in_november well you probably wouldn’t have known since you went through collage and everything...

@voltaspeeder17 2 жыл бұрын

This is so incredible to watch. Thank you for uploading it!

@djh5755 2 жыл бұрын

Jeff please give a shout out to the person that keeps these guitars in perfect plain condition

@Wade_Winter 5 жыл бұрын

5th time watching this. Not even in a good mood. But I'm smiling anyway. John 5 deserves to play these more than anyone.

@TheSaintedOne 5 жыл бұрын

No worries. Next generation will be dying to touch one of your Tele's.

@mr.d.572 2 жыл бұрын

That Les Paul Jr. sounds amazing 🥰

@andrewpappas9311 2 жыл бұрын

That was insane, man, I'd love to play some vintage gear like that... All of the guitars sounded so good, John really has a great touch when it comes to his playing

@IamtheFerryMan 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He's such a tasteful guitarist. Most of my exposure to John 5 is here on YT. I have a lot of respect for him. He should really demo gear. He's always shredding and then playing some chickin' pickin'. That type of all over the place playing is perfect for gear reviews.

@tush8912 6 жыл бұрын

John 5 looks like Will Ferrel when he played 'Mugatu' in Zoolander

@jouhanneus 6 жыл бұрын

Kristiano El Reesio DON’T YOU KNOW I GET BLOATED AND FARTY FROM A FOAMY LATTÉ??!? YOUR MISTAKE, INDEED!!

@ChiefRager 6 жыл бұрын

LMFAO needs a perm

@ryanduray1 6 жыл бұрын

Kristiano El Reesio he's gonna build the Derek Zoolander center for children who can't play guitar good

@DSWEIG 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a hot little potato right now!

@JT-kp8ps 4 жыл бұрын

Lets hope the President of Malaysia does bump into him...

@KrisH-kp9vx 4 жыл бұрын

John 5 is probably the most underrated and talented musicians ever. Every time I hear him I am blown away. But you would never know it from being with Rob.

@garyschweim1395 4 жыл бұрын

Probably not

@godnamedtay 3 жыл бұрын

U are probably on drugs

@TheLordGoat 4 ай бұрын

John playing Parasite became otherworldly for him, he became Starchild for a second.

@antuantheswan2189 2 жыл бұрын

Gave me goosebumps when he hit that “can’t you hear me knockin” riff.

@edjackson4389 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, what was the second riff after that?

@gergnotsloh 2 жыл бұрын

@@edjackson4389 Sounded kind of like CCR but not sure.

@edjackson4389 2 жыл бұрын

@@gergnotsloh I agree, but its not Fortunate Son. Its a Stones riff but I cant put my finger on it

@aronschwarz236 Жыл бұрын

@@edjackson4389 it's Sympathy for the devil

@edjackson4389 Жыл бұрын

@@aronschwarz236 It just doesn't sound quite right. What makes you say that? It doesn't match any of the guitar parts in that song. Im not sayin youre wrong. Just wondering why you think that

@ianwebb4711 4 жыл бұрын

So shocking to see such a talented Pomeranian.

@Rossdink 4 жыл бұрын

haha

@bienvenidovelasco6834 4 жыл бұрын

Lolol

@FarmInAfrica 4 жыл бұрын

I soiled myself... Priceless! haha

@JohnDoe-zq1ho 4 жыл бұрын

@music is timeless Haha... I think you missed his joke there bud. Ol Johnny looks like a Pomeranian here, thanks to his jacket and matching hair.

@nathanielvargas3863 4 жыл бұрын

I spend all day on KZfaq and this is one of the funniest comments I’ve read

@fenderboy68 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is a class act. Brilliant guitarist and seems like one helluva humble dude playing these iconic guitars...No ego!!

@justinjones1507 Ай бұрын

John 5’s appreciation for music and his humbleness is incredible such a wholesome dude with so much talent

@humanoftheplasticage3711 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE how John goes into KISS songs.......AWESOME to say the least. and he is so genuine. I want to buy him a beer.

@murdermuseum8280 4 жыл бұрын

John is like a kid in a candy store. John is the man!

@JasonBeckerOfficial 6 жыл бұрын

That was fun. I love John 5!

@biswasmd 6 жыл бұрын

He got so nervous when he saw your guitar, as would most of us who grew up listening to you.

@TheLeperwolf 6 жыл бұрын

He was like "nope, shoes to big to fit into" and didn't try any shred licks. But he looked like a kid in a candy store.

@Metalovai 6 жыл бұрын

Weird... He seemed more like "not interested in that one" to me.

@scottjm211 6 жыл бұрын

Jason Becker, just another reason that you are not only one of the greatest guitar players ever but a great guy! Have you ever met John?

@surfdigby 6 жыл бұрын

At first I thought, wow the body is really thick. Then I realised it was a Peavey and not a Carvin. I've got a Peavey T40 bass and it is a monster of an instrument. Thick chunky body, thick chunky pickups and the thickest chunkiest bridge known to man.

@MrBeenastar Жыл бұрын

John 5 is a brilliant guitarist and a master of several different styles of play. In addition to that he's a nice humble person. It's great fun to hear him play each one of these legendary guitars and admire the history behind each one of them. My personal favorite was Paul Stanley's Ibanez Iceman and the Hendrix one and the Rolling Stones and...

@Yaboydame96 Жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley’s guitar was my all time favorite such beautiful piece of art 🤘🏾

@MoooseBlood 6 жыл бұрын

John 5 looks like a vampire from a Blade movie.

@anthonymorales5815 6 жыл бұрын

Marco Resendez lol I was thinkin he belongs in the lost boys.

@grimblesqueem2291 6 жыл бұрын

Marco Resendez.. In this video? He has really toned it down compared to how he used to look.. LoL. He looks really ordinary these days.

@djsubliminalreeve 6 жыл бұрын

nope that is mr mugatu from zoolander

@bwgti 6 жыл бұрын

John 5 - IS - a vampire from a Blade movie.

@alexcastro7339 6 жыл бұрын

Marco Resendez LOST BOYS

@kevinpersinger7957 5 жыл бұрын

When he busts out with detroit rock city, you can almost see the pyrotechnics go off in his soul... Thats gotta be a dream come true for him.

@Gloveberg1 3 жыл бұрын

And then he busts out "Mr Speed"??? Outstanding.

@younge3228 3 жыл бұрын

That coat tho

@saltpeter7429 3 жыл бұрын

@@younge3228 that is beyond cool! Love John. I had the opportunity to go see him in Lebanon NH a few years ago and it was the most enjoyable gig I've ever been to. He puts off great vibes and his sound is fun. Think about it, watching a guy play for two hours. No vocals. Sounds like a set up for boredom? Not for a guy of this caliber. Squeezing delicious notes like breathing. Tell your Dad to tell John to come back to west central New Hampshire! Lol. ( The middle of nowhere).

@mikeycorales5363 2 жыл бұрын

why doesn’t he get more credit and recognition for what he has accomplished and what an amazing guitarist!!! love this guy

@RockfrdDrm Жыл бұрын

I've watched this I don't know how many times, but I still don't get tired of it.

@steelersnorth2914 6 жыл бұрын

When Paul Stanley's guitar came out he lit up like a kid. Real good player.

@lichkrieg4898 4 жыл бұрын

I love how he doesn't play a standard "test riff". That's the sign of someone who plays as much by ear as by feel.

@johnwoolley9276 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he kind of plays to each instruments strength, utilising their tone to play good sounding music.

@costamesa22 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@Annunaki_0517 6 ай бұрын

I’m always so impressed by John 5’s playing. The guy has chops for days. He can play just about any style of music and not just a little bit, he’s awesome at whatever he is playing.

@Billyboy939 Жыл бұрын

I was the Maintenance engineer at the NY Hard Rock back in the '90's when it was on 57th street. One of our jobs was to take care of the guitars; they were definitely not as well cared for or curated back then as they are now. The Brian Jones guitar just hung on a column next to the main staircase where it had been since 1984; it wasn't in a protective case or anything, just attached to the wall on a wooden mounting bracket that we made, exposed to the elements like food grease and cigarette smoke; no climate control, the cleaning crew would wipe it down with God knows what at night. It wasn't in good shape when I started working there, so one day I took down and brought it home in a case on the subway and the next morning I brought over to St. Marks guitars for a once over and a proper setup. I'll never forget the look on the tech's face when he opened the case and saw what was in it. When I got it back, we put it inside of a glass case for better protection. I'm glad to see the Hard Rock takes better care of its collection now.

@PauloNideck 6 жыл бұрын

What great guitar skills he’s got

@cathytaibbi1945 5 жыл бұрын

And he's personable and seems really nice. I'm now a fan -

@shawnhapney8784 3 жыл бұрын

Things like this prove the point that ya gotta be versatile. Not only as a guitarist but a musician period. See John doing that 'chicken pickin'? He's not just solely a 'Rock', 'Metal', 'Industrial' musician. He knows the whole 'Sphere' The '50's stuff, the Jazzy riffs, on and on. Back in the 'Day'? Guitarists were expected to know How To Play Their Instruments. Vocalists were Expected to Know How To Sing, etc. He's not working with just 1 'Bag O' Tricks'.

@dandogful 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought he was a metal guy but man he shreads country like WTF

@Metallex 3 жыл бұрын

@@dandogful Dude, check out his solo records, it's brilliant stuff!

@richieguadagno6861 3 жыл бұрын

He’s an absolute beast

@bretviola6871 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That ‘58 Les Paul sounded so majestic! That’s why those year/model guitars are THE guitar!

@bluetopaz0411 7 ай бұрын

WOW !!! …. An absolute rock god breathing some life back into these famous vintage guitars. 🎸🔥

@scottteeselink6251 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in awe of this guy!! Such an amazing guitarist!! What talent!!

@andrewhull5265 3 жыл бұрын

So much talent and yet so down to earth . His playing is so effortless its pretty mesmerising

@johnnytheboy1384 3 жыл бұрын

The 57 Les Paul Junior to look at is so unassuming. So simple and basic, I love that. It's the exact opposite once you plug it in and hit that first chord. Beast of an instrument.

@punkisinthedetails1470 2 жыл бұрын

Just like Johnny Thunders.

@krptwo 2 жыл бұрын

The unspoken message during this clip is after years of practicing & rehearsing always stay appreciative and humble.

@johntaylor8829 Жыл бұрын

Nice playing John 5. What a great way to showcase some of Rock's most iconic guitars!

@citadel9611 6 жыл бұрын

John 5 is such a brother.

@65rebelatheart 5 жыл бұрын

Hearing john 5 play a jerry cantrell riff, brings a tear to my eye

@reedjet 7 ай бұрын

that little finger picking session he does on his '67 has me amazed. Ive had to go back and listen to it several times over a few days.

@gtr362012 Жыл бұрын

You have to appreciate how proficient and just relaxed his playing is.. Some people are just made to create music...

@HeroJrOfficial 6 жыл бұрын

so rad to see John's smile when he is playing Paul Stanley's axe. #whatitsallabout

@SealofPerfection 6 жыл бұрын

Mr Speed!

@trevorwilson5461 6 жыл бұрын

Hero Jr. Official fuck Paul Stanley,lm glad that they have it now

@alexgherghina1865 5 жыл бұрын

18:57 that Tele tone is probably the best tone I've ever heard in my life. It's so bright and powerful

@ripleyjune 4 жыл бұрын

That one stood out to me too. The sound of it just hits you but still clean and bright.

@micheleprice5317 2 жыл бұрын

Ppl who criticize him have no idea what guitar playing is about. He is excellent!

@gsmith207 2 жыл бұрын

Just love John 5 and I’m a drummer! Dude can play ANYTHING! And as fellow Gen Xer we share all the same influences. Those guitars are killer. Next to the Smithsonian hard rock is the best place for them!

@RobertLandrum13 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most underrated guitarists out there. And an awesome human being as well.

@VHDT10 4 жыл бұрын

Underrated, most likely because he was most famous in a band that didn't use his abilities.

@charlesholland6851 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe the hate he’s getting though. Like the Hendrix SG thread. John is a freaking beast on guitar!

@VHDT10 4 жыл бұрын

@@charlesholland6851 agreed. And I didn't know until I saw him play other stuff. He's awesome

@rhoadsgilbertfan4125 3 жыл бұрын

He’s only underrated to people who have no fucking idea what they’re talking about

@RobertLandrum13 3 жыл бұрын

@@rhoadsgilbertfan4125 Hahahaha. Right.

@fxexpert4541 4 жыл бұрын

When its John 5 playing, there's no bad guitars

@yadigjamesgang-xs7jj 4 жыл бұрын

He could jam out on one of those mini hand crank guitars they made for kids.

@makaylanicole2735 4 жыл бұрын

@@yadigjamesgang-xs7jj there's a video of him playing on a child's Hello Kitty guitar..it's was amazing, as you would suspect.

@digiman76 3 жыл бұрын

Give him a piece of wood with some strings and it will sound cool

@godzillasimpson8357 3 жыл бұрын

Could probably make a Kent sound good.

@omairsh8 2 жыл бұрын

People that doubt this comment should watch his Hello Kitty guitar video

@loganbremerman1248 2 жыл бұрын

Jeff Nolan has never heard anyone play these guitars like this! One of the best guitar players of all time

@georgenel9556 2 жыл бұрын

Very very talented guitarist.Down to earth guy with a killer wardrobe

@blackjesus804 7 ай бұрын

He can shred metal and then just has an instinct to turn into Chet Atkins.