60th Anniversary ’61 Les Paul SG with Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet

[@deckedout9818]

The fact that he play the riff to the archer so much earlier than the song came out is crazy

[@alexacosta4697]

I literally called that it would be a song when this came out lol. He did the same thing with curtain falls

[@danieleidet7131]

Is it though?

[@nicholaschavira1743]

thats how writing songs in most cases works.

[@4spbiz]

As a subpar guitar player I know enough now from my own little riffs and things that I do that that's what eventually becomes songs for all guitar players. If you listen to them play lover leaver from about 4 years ago a big part of the freeform jam was built by Nations. Before it was built by Nations. Kind of cool that you noticed that though.

[@seekeane]

It’s as if he wrote it?

[@sarahsimons3035]

If you ever get the chance to see GVF live, you will see first hand what an insanely talented guitarist Jake is. He is an animal. It is awe inspiring.

[@mgaztanaga]

I have my tickets to see them in Madrid in December. I'm already excited! 7 months in advance!

[@Tityretupatulae]

He is almost intimidating live - a monster

[@erinstewart2300]

Yes!!! Unreal

[@conordyer2307]

Man he is the worst guitarist in the band, the drummer and keyboard player play guitar and are cleaner, more technical, and solo better than him.....he is still struggling with the basic pentatonic rock riffs everyone learns and grows out of after the first few years.

[@MissJensk1]

@sarahsimons3035 This November in Manchester! Can't wait!!!

[@rozeditss]

The way he was playing The Archer here in this interview! It was under our noses the whole time and we had no idea!

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

Went to see Metallica in Atlanta this past year. Greta Van Fleet opened (along with Cage the Elephant). Aside from being impressed with Greta Van Fleet’s live show, I was amazed at how many young girls where there specifically to see GVF (they were noticeably more subdued during Metallica) and they knew all the words to all their songs. Hopefully that translates to keeping rock music alive for another generation.

[@km.12345]

i was there too 👀

[@amok00]

hell of a concert that night. got covid though LOL

[@hiiimonica]

i flew to atlanta just to see greta.

[@missmasquerade228]

Drove all the way to Atlanta to see both GVF & Metallica, it was one of the highlights of my life tbh Simply magical ✨

[@XoxJasonReynoldsxoX]

Yes, sterile, overproduced rock and roll with absolutely no texture or soul. What would cream sound like today if it was produced in the modern era?

[@aliceroland9884]

These comments are so disappointing. I’m not even that much of a gvf fan but you can’t deny that these guys are ridiculously talented. So what that have a similar sound the the classics? thats kind of hard to escape. If any of you have listened to their newest album you’d find they’re finding their own sound and it’s fucking awesome. you don’t have to like them, but you have no valid reason to bully and put down people who are just having fun and doing what they love. have an ounce of respect for them, they’re people too

[@rhaastaa]

ok karen

[@calistamontoya3745]

Perfectly said

[@timtamsandsoysauce9318]

@@rhaastaa speak for yourself

[@guitargeek2891]

They are all amazing musicians. Go see them live to appreciate it.

[@godofthunder1547]

@@guitargeek2891 Great musicians, especially Screech

[@kylekerwin4993]

He speaks words far above and with great vocabulary that embrace his passion. Jake is incredibly talented and masterful at his craft. Greta Van Fleet is going to create music that is coming for decades. I can only imagine the creativity of this band will expand that so many people will wait for like me. Anticipation is a beautiful thing when it comes down to this caliber of musicians. Jake jams and not a soul on earth can deny it.

[@alexisnikoloff7138]

he’s so knowledgeable, it’s awesome to watch. not to mention he’s self-taught, which is insane! go jake!

[@TatianeCamposs]

@@fominator which doesn't make it less amazing!

[@drumlover69]

@@TatianeCamposs Yes it does, that's exactly what it does.

[@TatianeCamposs]

@@drumlover69 it's usual, not basic

[@adamwatson6916]

@@TatianeCamposs 99 percent of all musicians are self taught. I

[@adamwatson6916]

He is a good player but nothing he said in this interview shows a deep level of knowledge. All he said was a 61 sg is great and and its Paf pickups are spot on anyone even vaguely familiar with the 61 Sgs would not have heard anything in this video they have not already heard before. The knowledge he displayed about the Sg was bare minimum basic stuff. Sgs are cool and pafs are spot on . There are loads of armature players on the everything SG forum that could put Jake to shame on Sg knowledge why do so many people treat every word that comes out of a famous guitars players mouth like some profound revelation. He is a good player with good tone who writes good music but his statement about the SG are simple and basic.. it' plays good it sounds good . Pafs are nice. That's it .

[@brianmckenzie1318]

As an older guitarist, I'm glad to see some of the younger generation pay homage to bands of the past and it lives on in "their" music. We are all an influence of something and I like that the younger generation that loves GVF will possibly look back and discover bands of the past! Good job Gibson and support this young man on his incredible journey keeping rock-n-roll alive!!!

[@sandib4234]

ABSOLUTELY✌️

[@djones_music]

Oh 100%! So cool to see that Jake already has a signature model with Gibson too🤘🤘

[@nilsx3020]

What a cool and smart move to feature one of the younger faces of a pretty cool, definitely polarizing band to promote the brand.

[@chocokat97]

So glad he got chosen for this. He loves that guitar so much. Such an innovative dude, he’s gonna go down as one of the best of our time, I’m just glad I get to watch it happen.

[@psychicspyfromchina9834]

Innovative?!?! 😂😆😂😆 Please don't get me wrong, I'm not a hater, I love GVF, they're an insanely talented bunch... But to say there's something innovative about their music is plain ignorant. They sound exactly like pretty much every great rock band in the 60's/70's. Which defintely isn't a bad thing per se, and I'm really curious as to where their talent will take them, but they're no superheroes xd

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

@@psychicspyfromchina9834 They are derivative in the extreme and that's really all I can say about them. To deny that is just to flat out be intellectually dishonest. I'm not even saying they "suck" but just that they're not anything that hasn't been heard before. I mean I don't find even a hint of originality in anything they do but there are tons of people like that who still make a living playing music. Just look at pretty much every glam band of the 80's as exhibit A to this.

[@sichuancowboy]

​@@SimpleManGuitars1973 Derivative Gibson fan music is the best! Dirty Honey, Jet, GVF! XD

[@cancel-communism828]

It's nice to see a younger generation of rock musicians like Jake Kiszka, keeping the classic rock sound alive.

[@pappyodanial]

Great name

[@julienmarchand2499]

@@pappyodanial agreed

[@hdsg8361]

Check out nova bloom man

[@ChrisOBrien-hk2sj]

I'm in my 60's and appreciate this guitar player 100%. This band is one of my favorites. I saw them at MSG and can't wait for them to return. They are my new favorite band. Just beyond the realm of a superstar band.

[@livimorrison2161]

It’s amazing, listening to Jake talk about his instrument is inspiring. GVF wouldn’t be the same without such a talented soul.

[@bickdogi]

He gave us that "The Archer" tease yet we didn't even know it, LOL.

[@rocioarmendariz6636]

Thanks Jake for inspiring our daughter to play the guitar we got this guitar for her for Christmas and she is in love with it♥️

[@jairandall9073]

Oh my gosh! Now that’s a guitar to start with!

[@djones_music]

Such a cool story! GVF has sparked the future of rock n roll, and it could not be more exciting!!🤘🤘

[@samouellette5130]

@@djones_music hey what are you doing here? well same as me i suppose

[@djones_music]

@@samouellette5130 haha yeah just admiring his well deserved partnership

[@fogman2041]

Great guitar to start

[@gkott78]

I was so late to the party on Greta Van Fleet. I love the fact these guys brought some classic rock back to the forefront. Jake's live performances are insane..... dude can play. I was in Frankenmuth MI this past weekend with my kids who are 3, and 6 and playing them GVF music and telling them this is where they grew up. My kid was so inspired by that. We got home and I started teaching him the open strings ......on my 61 Standard SG.... he wants to be the next Rockstar.

[@terribongers2465]

Very cool!

[@cargil5680]

Hey at least you showed up to the party man. Some people never do. Lol

Sir Jacob Thomas your passion for music is beyond inspiring. I, too, believe that everyone should have a connection with an instrument. Thank you for your music and your message!!

[@guppykells]

First time we heard The Archer, and had no idea. 😭 0:26

[@madisonwood2475]

I could listen to Jake talk about guitars all day, he's so passionate.

[@michaelondrusek3768]

For years people complained that there were no more “classic” sounding rock bands like yesteryear. Now they got one, and they still complain. As far as being derivative, there is going to be some of that, or else they wouldn’t sound classic. Lol Actually, I think GVF has their own thing going. Good for us and them 👍

[@Melliv0ra]

Jake’s tone is amazing. People can say whatever they want about his playing style…but no one can deny his kickass tone

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@domtanko7160]

I have heard better tones on a First Act guitar.

[@daves_not_here_mannn]

@@domtanko7160 good tone is subjective man

[@midorisumi]

Ummmmm…. That tone is grating. It actually hurt to listen to. So strange you liked it enough to comment 🤢

[@daves_not_here_mannn]

@@midorisumi it really wasnt that bad, very vintage tone really. I like a variety of tones and his has its place i certainly wouldn't call it awful.

[@sofiasalas2608]

I can’t believe he was playing The Archer back then and we had no idea

[@kvpilots]

This guy is one of the best guitarists in the game. I hope to see them in concert one day!!

[@enriquepastor3626]

Highly recommended experience, greta show and great vibe

[@festushaggen2563]

I get the Led Zep criticism but these guys are also seriously talented musicians. They're making classic rock in the modern day and they're making it really well. Remember also that Aerosmith used to be criticized for being too much like The Rolling Stones.

[@MisterSwagify]

And Rush was also a victim of the "Zeppelin ripoff" bullshit back in the day, and they sound nothing alike.

[@festushaggen2563]

@@MisterSwagify Right. Rush also took a lot of crap for a long time from columnists and critics because of Geddy Lee's voice. If it were up to them, they'd have never made it as a band.

[@MisterSwagify]

@@festushaggen2563 Agreed. Critics ain't worth shit; AC/DC still got blasted by The Rolling Stone all through the remainder of the 20th century and now suddenly, in more of a recent turn of events they now love and idolize those same albums they trashed back in the day.

[@margaretjacobi1633]

Yes!!

[@gabrielziegler3501]

I completely agree. I think k the fact that they can even be compared to led zeppelin shows that they have some serious talent and chemistry going on. How people fail to realize that is beyond me

[@themusiclens]

Well-deserved acknowledgement. Fusing this iconic guitar to such a masterfully skilled musician, is truly trailblazing the future sound of rock music. 🖤💫

[@wintersherry9867]

@@Hahalol875 you can also copying jimmy page, become famous and present guitars for Gibson, lets go!

[@rebeccamedina71]

@@Hahalol875 Who blatantly copied Jake Holmes

[@rebeccamedina71]

@@Hahalol875 Unfortunately I’m correct

[@rebeccamedina71]

@@Hahalol875 that makes two of us 😊

[@fogman2041]

@@Hahalol875 no need to be a sexist my man.

[@GGAllienn]

Dude is insanely talented watching him play live was INSANE! It made me want to rush home and play guitar, If you ever have a chance to see Greta Van live I HIGHLY recommend it.

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

We got Jake from one side of the state and Billy Strings from the other. Michigan is well represented in the guitar category as usual.

[@savannahnoland6463]

Jake inspired me to pick up guitar, and Greta Van Fleets music has opened me up to so much. Love these guys so much.

[@elainewalls1965]

This young man is so damn good. He pours his soul in to his music and plays his heart out. When he leaves the stage, he is drenched in sweat and has gave the audience all he has. Love GVF!

[@henryarevalo2272]

0:27 The Archer !? Ready to go a year before it’s release

[@michaelsaville9985]

When I heard “The Archer” from their new album I recognized that riff but I couldn’t put my finger on it until I saw this video again a couple weeks later 😝

[@benlogan430]

The band is cool, the guitarist is cool and his SG is cool! Period enough said. Rock n Roll lives on and on!

[@CC-qg6zl]

Just stumbled upon The Band this morning...sent OnMyWay to my babes as hes about to fly to me... It rocks! Wow, so am here to get to know the band members as he went straight and booked tickets for Brisbane in August! OM❤GVF! Hes gone and

[@madison_imlay]

I just love listening to Jake talk about his guitar and just being able to tell how truly passionate he is

[@brooklynk68]

WOOO THATS OUR GUITARIST OF THE YEAR

[@km.12345]

YEAAAAA

[@georgiajuve8754]

I’m soo proud of how far they’ve come, Jake you’re a badass!

[@aidanroche710]

Just got my first real Gibson SG and I love it!

[@TalonShreds]

I just went to see Greta Van Fleet in Salt Lake City and before the show, I was thinking for my next guitar, I either wanted an Ibanez or a modern Gibson SG standard. Not only did that show turn me over to the SG, but a different model of SG, this one. The 61 Gibson SG sideways vibrola, and I’m not turning back, I love this guitar!

[@weightofdreamsingold]

0:26 REWATCHING THIS AFTER STARCATCHER CAME OUT AND THIS RIFF IS LITERALLY FROM THE ARCHER. WE HEARD IT WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING

[@austin5634]

i love jake, he has such a unique way of playing, the sound he creates is truly fantastic and the sg just amplifies it by a million

[@drumlover69]

Nothing unique about it. It's classic Jimmy Page 101. Study Led Zeppelin's career and watch and listen to live stuff and you'll hear exactly where Jake gets his style and sound from.

[@psychicspyfromchina9834]

Oh please. I love GVF but way more talented bands have been around doing exactly the same thing decades ago

[@filipszczepanski7431]

"way of playing" does not equal "sound"

[@tylervancho1516]

To all of you guys, while I agree Jake does sound very much like page, he is slowly developing his own sound

[@wandajames143]

I think he’s getting more like page as he goes. He dresses more like him and uses dadgad poseur . It’s ok to a point, but come on

[@Bethhhf]

We’re literally watching them become legends 😍 love to see it! Been a fan since 2018 and I’m so proud 💛

[@unicorniodione]

Yes!💟Same🥰🙌🏻

[@innessa7645]

i could listen to him talk all day! he speaks so eloquently. jake you're so talented i'm so proud!!!!!!

[@jakek1szka]

i love how everyone came back to talk about how he played the archer

[@paulgrindley8192]

Thank you Gibson for featuring Jake. We’ll all be looking forward to an episode of “Icons” featuring Jake someday.

[@unicorniodione]

Do it Jakey!🖤 Jake is the perfect person for this👏🏻I love this 💟Guitarist of the year💜so inspiring💟

[@Borgmatha1027]

0:26 That riff is from The Archer, from their recent album Starcatcher! A year an a half before the album came out!

[@jackbinkleymusic]

finally! Been waiting for him to appear on this channel

[@CarsonCostanza]

He deserves a signature more than anyone

[@TricieBeline]

Heck yeah!! Do it Jakey! This partnership is perfectly aligned! 🔥

[@lynnelestan897]

Brilliant Jake, just brilliant! Your connection to your instrument, your sound, your craft is absolutely magnificent. I wish happiness and success in all your aspirations.

[@official_veronica]

Love the way he talks. But I really love the way he plays.

[@wintersherry9867]

hi Veronica, glad still to see u near them

[@SalixNigra2]

He doesn’t just “play” a guitar, he masters it.

[@rozeditss]

jake is so incredibly talented and underrated!!!!

[@alwaysatthefair]

Loved seeing Jake of Greta Van Fleet talk on why he loves the 61 SG so much!

[@1991jdclark]

Such a committed musician. He is talented but in love with his craft. Such a joy to watch him play or talk about playing. I wish critics would stop comparing them to others. They are Greta Van Fleet. Period!

[@bendobbing7015]

To everyone saying they're ripping off Zep, if you think their new album sounds anything like Led Zeppelin then I'm honestly speechless. Their early stuff, yeah it did sound like Zep but they've definitely came into their own, if you don't like it then move on instead of taking the time out of your day to talk rubbish over the internet about a talented musician.

[@gabrielziegler3501]

People have the audacity to claim that new gvf sounds like zep. It ridiculous. Even if they do share similarities, Led Zeppelin stole so many songs for other artists. It's almost impossible to make music that is original from the ground up and listenable. Sure you can use synths to create harsh abrasive sounds that no ones heard, but to do so in a way that hasn't been done and is enjoyable seems impossible these days. The point isn't the starting point, it's how these young men are taking something like classic rock and making it their own, making it fresh again, making it accessible to the younger generation. I have no complaints

[@veyom5959]

You’re right, they don’t sound lime zeppelin, they sound worse, less original and more pretentious, at least zeppelin hid their influences well, GVF is extremely talented but they’re industry manufactured boy band equivalents nostalgia baiting wide waisted boomers and young kids who want to buy into the 70s cosplay

[@noah6787]

@@veyom5959 zeppelin hid their influences? So ripping off African American musicians and not giving credit is something ur cool with? What a joke you are lol

[@robt7557]

If Robert plant likes them and shares encouraging words who am I to like or hate them

[@enriquepastor3626]

Amazing band, everyone who listens to gvf ends up loving em.. Can't wait to see u again in Spain!

[@dylanburns3290]

So many pretentious "enthusiasts" in the comments. Can't deny their talent and evolving sound. They're the ones that have me bouncing back in time discovering music I never appreciated. In today's music of 1 3 5 type playing/computer generating, they are a breath of fresh air, creating songs that you can sit and listen to without getting bored. The opposite actually! im so grateful for them!

[@kristinepage2293]

Jakes passion is inspirational. Excellent collaboration Gibson!

[@lunaorellana111]

He’s so incredibly articulate, wise, and in tune with himself. Wild.

[@mattchurchill]

Love GVF, this guitar looks and sounds sweet👌

[@cherylkierbow8003]

Saw em in Atlanta, love em. Heard em the radio recently. Hooray Greta van fleet, best wishes.

[@callumfriend2523]

I have no doubt at all that Jake is going to become a very well respected guitarist!

[@bendobbing7015]

2nd Riff is The Archer from Starcatcher

[@angie6577]

🙋‍♀️ jake is amazing! Defiently a legend in the makeing! Im so happy I discovered Greta Van Fleet! Been a fan for 5 years! Love the boys! ❤💙🧡💛✌🙏

[@abbileech8683]

I could listen to Jake talk for hours. Such a talented guy ❤️🤘🏽

[@gandalfgrey8776]

Saw GVF live... this dude is incredible

[@MissJensk1]

Incredibly talented, articulate, love him!

[@philcory5043]

Looks mighty fine. Those Custom Buckers are very Organic and can cover a lot of tonal territory. 😎

[@olivialivs]

This is a great collab between Gibson and Greta Van Fleet! Jake is such an amazing and talented guitarist! I saw Greta in concert last October and he stole the show!

[@guitargeek2891]

Not really a collaboration - they should have given him a signature model. Kind of a snub I would say...

[@olivialivs]

@@guitargeek2891 I understand your point...obviously giving him a signature model would have been amazing...but I think when I said collaboration, I meant it was more like a good move/step. Jake is definitely deserving to represent a signature model for sure and I hope it happens one day but he’s talking about a guitar that he absolutely loves because of his long experience with it which gives good exposure to both Gibson and the band so I still see this as a win.

[@terribongers2465]

@@guitargeek2891 Someday! It will happen

[@robg8784]

Incredibly Talented and a super passion for the craft!

[@musiclover04428]

Jake really is the guitar god of our generation I love him so much he’s very inspiring❤️

[@joshuataft5541]

Thanx so awsome. The sg is my favorite but I've never had a Les Paul and never had a Gibson or Epiphone..I'd like one

[@QueenofNonSequitur]

Such a talented young axman in a talented young band. Only greater things to come and they started off pretty great!

[@pugster8643]

I’ve been looking at this guitar for a while, hesitant on whether or not I should pull the trigger on it. Then outta nowhere, my favorite (current) guitarist is endorsing it?? Hell yeah. It’s gonna happen

[@guitargeek2891]

Get the one with the hardtail. The vibrato on the early SG's is notorious for knocking the guitar out of tune by just touching it.

[@GuitarBailey]

I can 100% agree on the SG it's a feeling thing many complain about the neck dive too heavy to me it just feels like home.

[@jacobrussell5806]

Is nobody talking about that new riff he played at 0:27 and in the background after … no? just me? ok cool

[@chadperkinson965]

yes currently trying to figure out what tuning hes in

[@buzz23321]

@@chadperkinson965 im trying as well please help

[@Tityretupatulae]

@@chadperkinson965open C, it’s the Archer

[@Tityretupatulae]

@@buzz23321open C

[@graceoverthere]

sir jacob thomas kiszka you will always be famous !!!!!

[@ree5270]

Love that slide that he does. Love his style!

[@Dalisa516]

"Jacob Thomas Kiszka s...s...sir? I don't know."I love him so much oh my god

[@gayle8153]

Don't know what that second riff was, but I want more of it.

[@annrhoads6808]

BEEN PLAYING 55 YRS AND I TELL U NOW YOU ROCK AND A GIBSON GUITAR SG OR A LES PAUL is all CCX ways my go to guitars ROCK ON AND ROCK HARD MY FRIEND SEE YOU AGAIN SOON ✌🎸🎀🎸✌ TRACY RHOADS

[@rexnavarro2918]

My First Gibson was a 1965 SG Standard...best guitar I ever owned!

[@mikesharif3982]

When's the signature model being released?

[@Wovleofthenight]

Dream guitar right there can’t wait to get my hands on one

[@bozopennywize]

This guy's good and the band is solid. Hopefully they could make lots more music

[@philibowey6323]

I got the maestro vibrola unreal instrument and that's the Epiphone version can't imagine what the Gibson ones are like the SG is an outstanding guitar 🎸 unreal

[@photopicker]

It's not about the brand it's about the music. The Beatles chose Epiphones over Gibson equivalents back in the day. They used to be made in the same factory.

[@MisterSwagify]

@@photopicker Well to a certain extent it is about the instrument as well as the player because different instruments may inspire you in different ways. I sound different on a strat vs. an SG not just tone-wise, but because I play different on those two instruments as well. So in picking your go-to, it's about finding what inspires you the most. In my case, it's the sound and feel of an SG with T-Tops.

[@dyllotree2009]

Come on Gibson put out his signature ‘61

[@alexhedstrom582]

Would love to see haters even attempt what these guys have raised from the dead. If you haven’t seen them live, you’re missing out.

[@LuminaryCursorem]

To me, the SG is the perfect guitar.

[@devinnilsson1489]

The wand chooses the wizard, Jacob

[@corbingilbert3847]

the archer riff 😮

[@tracysoule3266]

Yes! I can't wait to get my hands on that! Gibson you did it again. The 59 reissue now this. Welp....time to make a sign "will work for guitar money". 😆

[@IsraeliSnack]

That tone broooooooo😢😢

[@roserebelsoul3210]

💥Jake! MasterPlayer!! My 1st 🎸 was a Gibson too!! But never played longer then 2 years! Time ago ! Should b such a spectacular and special experience to see you on stage.. 🤔always happy to watch your shows!! Marvelous!! Can’t keep my eyes off on you😂🔥🎸⚡️⚡️ Greta Van Fleet!!! Following u about 8 years!! U special ❤️❤️✊💪

[@emmerz22]

DO IT, JAKEY!!!!

[@timtamsandsoysauce9318]

You go Jakey!!!

[@robbyrutland1499]

Never did I think a quality rock band would come around again. Now we have some real musicians and they call themselves GRETA VAN FLEET. God Bless them.

[@nathanstevens259]

When this band put out their first EP, I knew something was up. My first instinct was to watch this motherfucker, and I was right. He's among the best guitarists of the generation. You can hate GVF all day long, but this man right here has undeniable badassery.

[@Tityretupatulae]

He’s a fucking genius

[@jbencivengo4523]

That riff ended up being The Archer