Adding complexity and richness to your playing

[@padovann]

Reminds me of a chef who didn’t go to culinary school but has tried all the ingredient combinations in the book. May not have the degree on the wall but the restaurant is full 👌

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Ah. thank you padovann, I love your comment. And let’s hope my “restaurant” stays full 🤣. Cheers mate

[@davemenard5089]

Paul Stafford Master Chef!

[@briancarter4729]

Hi Paul! New to your channel but I have devoured all of your video's since. Your playing is world class but your humility is endearing and when you smile your soul shines. Keep on just being you because that's who we want. A heavy comment I know but others see it too. Thank you mate.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Ah Brian, what a lovely comment. Thank you so much man, that really is appreciated. 👍

[@eoinsmith422]

Fantastic playing and rare generosity on display here. Bravo sir

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Eoin! Appreciated 👍

[@haydenhoover8622]

Life changing lesson. You’re the best Paul thanks so much.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Ah, thank you so much Hayden. Cheers mate

[@stevecharles8202]

Brilliant Paul - love it! 'a treasure trove of chords!' absolutely!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Steve

[@Bill-se4gr]

Truly brilliant for someone who doesn’t know what he’s doing👍👍👍👍👍Loved it!!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Bill! It’s funny, today I spent much of the day trying to create a “gypsy jazz” inspired piece. And I kept marveling on how I really don’t know what I’m doing, and yet that fact isn’t really holding me back much. It’s kinda amusing how I just keep plugging away 🤣. It all comes right in the end.

[@Pwilsonscott]

Hey Paul. This is exactly the sort of playing I aspire to. I have moved away from learning songs to just playing music, your mix of notes and chords has a beautiful mixture of the unexpected then resolving, and I hear some truely beautiful chords that remind me of John Martin. Really excellent playing. Merry Xmas

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Pwilsonscott! What a lovely comment, appreciated 😊👍

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Flat wound strings are really excellent I find, I also think your playing is excellent, imaginative and soulful, great to see you Paul.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Michael. Yeah, I’m really enjoying them on that Tele!

[@garyfohs4212]

God bless you you musical soldier ! Cure the world. TEACH !

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Gary, appreciated 👍

[@davidwright9550]

The tone on this is pure amazing!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks David 🍻

[@billy10100]

Talking of tones Paul....I used to have a Roland Blues Cube Hot amp which I used for mainly playing blues with my Custom Shop Telecaster with a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder in the bridge and a Twisted Tele in the neck pickup. Was very happy with the the tone but as with most "tone hounds" I thought I could get better. So I sold the cube and got a valve amp, a Peavey Classic 30 combo then moved on to the beautiful Fender Princeton Reverb 65 Re Issue a LTD edition in laquered tweed and a 10" Alnico Jensen p10q speaker. A stunning amp and I stuck with it for the past year, beautiful clean tones and I used a blues driver pedal for a touch of overdrive after trying many expensive botique pedals. I only play quietly and when we play in our local pub its not very loud. Then on a whim I bought another Blues Cube.....AND my playing and tones has been transformed...for the BETTER!! I love this amp and had forgot how brilliant the tones you can get out of this amp were and you do not need pedals to get them! Its brilliant for clean and blues tones the only downside is no tremelo but that can be got with a cheap pedal. So I have an as new Princeton for sale in tweed!!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Hi Peter. Man, I’ve never heard anyone say a bad word about the Roland Blues cube. If I ever get the chance to try one I’ll jump at the chance. I’m curious to hear it for myself. Cheers Peter.

[@jazzmutant5829]

Great inspiration. Thanks!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Well thank you Jazzmutant 👍

[@christianmatthews5141]

Thanks Paul. I loved the intro piece … soothing jam. Cheers.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Christian 👍

[@MrTimdriver]

Great chords, cheers Paul!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Tim 😊

[@paulreddy5452]

Just viewed this again and realized that this video is a Great jumping off place for me to help me make my playing more Sophisticated. I’ve been teaching a long time myself and find your playing most inspirational. I was around and taking formal lessons back in 1958, back then I lived on the same street that link Wray lived on when he was making history with Rumble. If you care or are interested I have a hilarious Link story from that time that I think you would get a charge out of. I’d love to pass it on to you. PM me if you would like Sir. Much Respect

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Paul, I’m delighted you like this video. It’s a joy to upload things when I get compliments like that. And yes, if you email me at [e-mail] I’d love to hear your Link Wray story 👍

[@mark1webb956]

Been watching out for a new video all week and wasn't disappointed. Cool honest advice and great sounds. Will try some out. Cheers.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you MarkTheCard 👍.

[@scundoalex]

Sounds great Paul!!! Really sweet tone and tasty playing.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Scundo 👍

[@JerzyRPiekielny]

Lovely play including some very classical music vibe.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Jerzy, cheers 👍

[@SidBonkers51]

Great video as usual Paul and with some useful chord ideas too, cheers. Ill have to watch it over again to let them all sink in.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Cheers Sid, glad you liked it 👍

[@rikiandov17]

you know what i dont know what am i doin too, it seems you got similar approach like mine so i will consider some lessons from you . nice boss cheers

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Riki 👍

[@daviemcf]

That was so captivating Paul...loved them coooool chords!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you David! Good to see you visiting my wee channel. Hope you’re taking good care of that lovely Rory Stat 😊

[@daviemcf]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 I'm thinking of giving it a respray Paul lol......take care man.

[@Thomas-xs2kq]

Thanks!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Cheers Thomas

[@cannavan1]

This is great Paul . I've always been an acoustic player , blues, rags , Celtic , but have recently bought a Telecaster and trying to branch out into something quite new to me . Being very non-technical with guitar , I'm really excited by your approach , which I'll definitely be trying . So glad I discovered your unique channel among the plethora of stuff out there . Thanks .

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you John! Delighted you like my approach. Cheers for watching my video 👍

[@johnianknox1629]

Lovely playing as always Paul, the tones of your tele are so mellow but also with a bit of snap when required. Here's another true'ish story, a pal of mine went into the lingerie section of a big store in the city centre of Glasgow and asked the lady assistant for a see - through negligee size 24, and the cheeky cow said "Who the hell wants to see through that ?. Keep safe kid.

[@robertkidd6270]

I got the same answer when I asked for a see through kilt!

[@canadianintheukbrian]

Hey mate just going over your videos I love this kinda of playing, I am just into my journey such lovely tone mate, and playing, to me this is playing the guitar ,

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Well thank you man, your comment makes my heart swell with pride 😊👍

[@christophercolling9392]

Thanks for the lesson Paul!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Cheers Christopher, my pleasure 👍

[@tciii69]

Good Morning Paul , What a great way to start your morning. Always get something out of your vids. Thank You Again, for all the tips and tricks. and especially your undying love of the guitar so inspiring !!!! Tommy here Palatka Florida signing off for now. Have a lot of work to do LOL, Cheers Mate!!!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Well thank you Tommy, and a big hello from across the pond, in Edinburgh 👋. Enjoy your day

[@aljohno72]

Stunning

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you John 🙏

[@bobhardie6895]

Nice haircut keep up the good work Paul.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Cheers Bob 👍

[@dragonsage6909]

Great lesson bro! Thank you!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

My pleasure, thank you Dragon Sage 👍

[@paulcowart3174]

Cool Tele.... been thinking about a HB or gold foil Very toney

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Paul. You mention gold foil… yeah, I’ve never tried one but they look so cool and sound so retro.

[@zachb5803]

This was genius you are a master

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Ah, thank you Zach! You’re too kind 😊🙏

[@paulcormack9238]

Brilliant as ever Paul! This is why I keep my Gretsch beside me, just pick it up anytime and doodle away. Cheers. P 🎸

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Cheers Paul. I’ve got this image in my head now, of you going about your daily grind with a Hoover in one hand and a Gretsch slung round your back on a strap 🤣

[@paulcormack9238]

Haha...you got that right!!

[@josephforrest3713]

NICE!! Really tasty chops dude!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks man, appreciated 🍻

[@iantaylor827]

Intro is great. Awesome tone

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Well thank you Ian 👍

[@TimMarcus00]

Awesome lesson Paul & great intro as usual. You saying I don't know what chord that is how I am. My Cousin came to visit me a few weeks ago. I had one of my guitars tuned to DADGAD & another tuned to open G. I was just playing, making stuff up that I thought sounded good. He kept asking me what chords I was playing so he could follow along. I was like hell if I know. I think he thought that I was just saying that because I was going to record it or make a song out of it & didn't want him to steal it, or he thought I was an idiot. This video reminded me of that & gave me a good laugh. Keep up the great work!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Cheers Tim, yeah your comment made me smile. It’s kinda nice just playing what sounds good, and not proactively using your “thinking” brain. Cheers

[@davidvanberkel5599]

Great video 🔥

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you David! Cheers

[@powerclean9720]

Your a nice man Paul.....but still awaiting to see you with a 65 reissue Princeton! I always get bored of my amps, but I abseloutley LOVE the tone from my Princeton and would love to hear it being played by the "Master" and his tele:)

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you for the compliment Powerclean! Appreciated. Funny you should mention the Princeton….. you’re right, a Princeton popped up on my radar some years ago and I just HAD to buy one. As it happens I went for the ‘68 reissue as opposed to the ‘65, on the basis that the ‘68 might crunch and overdrive earlier. However, it ended up being a torturous and frustrating journey, albeit with a very happy ending. Long story short, every singe ‘68 Princeton I owned was faulty… (Here’s my video of when it all went sour: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roGWqKmXqLKjkJY). I kept returning them only to be given another faulty version in its place. Had 3 in the end. So they all went back and the manager of my guitar shop said “why don’t you try that little Cornell over there and if you like it we could just swap?”. And the rest is a happy ending, as I adore my Cornell. But yes, I’d be intrigued to try the ‘65…..

[@steveo44]

Absolute top drawer as always. Thanks for taking the time. I always look forward to your videos 👍

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Steve, comments like yours keep me posting 👍

[@philjones8693]

Great playing Paul.....that is one 'kin big chord toolbox!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

🤣, thanks Phil. Took me a lifetime to build it. Cheers 👍

[@paulcartwright2810]

That introduction was really nice...I may have mentioned this before in my previous comments on your KZbin show....but my own playing has been inspired and improved since discovering your channel....you've got me out of a rut and gave me some ideas/concepts to work with...and I heard of Tom bukovak through you...my style is similar to yours in that I have what you refer to as a "tool box" of chords/riffs that I don't necessarily know the theory behind but I use my instincts and it sounds right...I dabble in jazz (the reason I own a ibanez George Benson GB10)...And I play entire jazz standards chords/fingerstyle like Misty, All of me,autumn leaves, somewhere over the rainbow etc...and haven't got a clue of tha names of the chords...(I know all the "cowboy " chords lol)...I've tried in the past but .I'm a bit lazy where theory is concerned I just want to get on with playing tunes....its not like I'm going to join a proper jazz trio who would probably "find me out" for the faker I am after 10 minutes ....I do the same with classical guitar...I cannot read music ( well I can a bit but I'm painfully slow at it lol) ...I've learnt entire peices off KZbin just watching where the players putting their fingers and copying...I'm currently working on a particularly nice solo arrangement of dire straits private investigations cherry picking what I think is the best parts of 2 classical guitarist's arrangements...I know you've probably spent up on your stunning les paul custom....but I'd love to hear you on a jazz box...I think you'd excel at it....although you been a Gibson guy it'd probably lead you to bankruptcy and remortgages and divorce...so maybe I shouldn't even be suggesting it..lol...that said ibanez do amazing jazz guitars that whilst still not cheap are a match (in my opinion) for Gibson....a bit like the high end yamaha acoustics are to Martin...same quality just 1000 cheaper than whatever its Martin model equivalent is...but still annoyingily not quite as desirable or with kudos of ownership..we are shallow creatures us guitarist's aren't we...they have to "look right"....lol...that said .my Ibanez GB10 is a stunning sounding and looking guitar...hey if it's good enough for Mr Benson who could own any model or vintage he wants then it's good enough for a shit kicker from Barnsley like me..ironically enough...even though I'm a big fan especially of his early stuff I don't play George Benson type licks on it....with flatwounds through a super reliable indestructible Roland jazz chorus amp..(although like you I've never had problems that some people have with their valve amps ...forever changing valves and in for repair. Etc) ..highly recommended ...I know you have a Gibson es330 which will do the jazz thing ...I've got an ...amazing for what I paid for it... Korean 2007 bigsby fitted Epiphone casino that has the old Grant Green vibe..that I use if my GB10 is in its case and I'm too lazy to pull it out....but..when you pick up a big old jazz box with 12 quage flatwounds you're making a statement...you know your doing jazz thang ...your not going to get sidetracked by some hendrix/Clapton riff lol...man I'd love to hear you on a jazz style guitar...

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Paul, I enjoyed reading your comment. It’s funny, I’ve never tried a jazz guitar before….. you’re right, I’ve got a sneaking suspicion I’d really like it. Well who knows, one day you might tune in to KZbin and see my wee Scottish face with big hollow Ibanez 😊🤘

[@deanfletcher4962]

One day I hope to not "know what I'm doing" as much as you coz that opener was blooming amazing, sir!!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Ah, thank you Dean, cheers mate 👍

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

Something about a Tele, especially love the bucker in the Neck position, looks and sounds soo tough

[@BasswipeNC]

Nice playing man. And gosh dern that guitar looks cool as sh*t.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks BasswipeNC ! Appreciated 👍

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

Hi Paul ! Greetings from Akron , Ohio USA ! Turned on the computer , clicked on KZbin and there you were . Love the sound of the Romany amp with your Tele ! I haven't used flatwouds in years , but when I was a kid I I bought them because they made less string noise and were easy on my fingers while learning barre chords . Of course , everything you play sounds great ! So now that you have had the LP custom what do you think ? Looks like it plays easy , sounds really good . You cannot go wrong with a Gibson . By the way , nice haircut .

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Gangnam. Yes, I beamed my playing all the way across the pond to your personal computer in Akron. Thought you could do with something to watch today 🤣. Yes, the excitement of owning the black beauty has finally settled down, and I’ve spent lots of time comparing it to the sunburst R9. They are quite different. For a start the neck angle is way more steep on the R9…. You don’t actually notice it until you look down as you play. In summary - the Black Beauty feels more like the “Telecaster on Steroids” that people often say about ‘59 Les Pauls. And the sunburst R9 is definitely more fat sounding and muscular. I’m very pleased they are so different, as it’s nice to enjoy them both as separate entities. When you play the open thick E string on the black beauty it almost has that Gretsch sound. A real bright “thunk” that makes me laugh. And the R9 is way more buttery smooth to play and has such creamy fatness. Oh I’m a lucky boy Gangnam! 🙏

[@Paulrezzano]

Hi Paul great vid just a quick one what happened to the riviera you bought you did video if it I bought one and now can't find the video you did of your thoughts 😉

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Hi Paul. You bought one? I’d be really interested to hear your thoughts too. The story with mine is that I HAVE bought one (Epiphone Riviera in Royal Tan), in trade for my Supro Tremoverb Amp. But they are waiting on delivery of the next batch…. And they say it could even be into next year !

[@Paulrezzano]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 it's a beautiful sounding £600 guitar and it's got a bit of weight to it I had a casino and that was very light too light I've only had the riviera 3 weeks I think it needs a professional set up but I believe you'll make yours sing like your gibson 335 for sure

[@Lez325]

Those flat wound strings seem to add some nice tones - Very tidy playing as always Paul :)

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Les. Yeah, I’m really enjoying the Flats on that Tele.

[@Lez325]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 I may try a set myself

[@stevemorse108]

Hello Paul. Great playing as always. Here is an idea for a new video: .' Sounding great on even the cheapest guitar and amp'...find a worst s... (expletive deleted) kicker around and play them with soul and I'll wager the result will be great.The idea is not original but when it comes to very soulful players...they will sound good despite modest equipment.

[@steveo44]

Great idea!. Im on board with that!

[@Neil_Morris]

Super idea!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Well Tom, your comment has received 10 thumbs up…. So I guess I might have to take up that challenge…. Cheers Tom, I’ll keep my eye out for a cheapo amp and guitar 😊👍

[@steveo44]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 please do Paul!. Never seen it done before and I'm utterly convinced what the results would be before the test is even done!.

[@stevemorse108]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 you could borrow them from someone to avoid expense...a student possibly.

[@pjbarford]

Hey Paul, lovely playing as usual, can I ask what humbucker you put in the tele please?

[@pjbarford]

Don't worry I just scrolled through your vids and found out for myself 😂

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Yes, a Bare Knuckle Stormy Monday 👍. Cheers Paul

[@Henry77680]

Damn tasty playing

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Henry 👍

[@gwbuilder5779]

Excellent point of view Paul. 👌 Funny thing, I have been playing with D tuning on my Timberline and the Cedar top really resonates quite well; however, it definitely gets a bit complicated playing along with others, but it is a lot of fun for sure. I think the most important thing you said was not to be too concerned about the chord identity, but just try stuff and discover new sounds. In all honesty, the way we expand our chord library or voice vocabulary is to experiment and make note of the sounds we create. The more we play them, the more we understand the connections to other sounds, and before you know it, music is flowing from your fingers. So many people put way too much emphasis on structure and not nearly enough focus on enjoying what you are doing. Of course basic chord structures are necessary, but if you ain't havin fun, you ain't doin it right.😉 I see you have both of your favorites out.🤪 When you putting flat wounds on the Beauty?

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks GW, wise words as always! Funny you mention Flatwounds on the black beauty…. I’ve tried them on the 335, the Gold Top and the Tele. And it’s only on the Tele that they have a very obvious affect. And so I’ve now removed them from the 335 and the Gold Top. I’ll probably not put them on any more Gibsons. However, I’m convinced that Fender guitars are the perfect candidates for them… so I’ll probably put them on the Oswald Strat when it arrives 😊

[@gwbuilder5779]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 Interesting, I wonder if the types of wood used respond differently as well as the pick-ups? I know that all the different basses I've played, Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Tobias, and Kimberly all responded well, but only the Peavy did not. Unfortunately living in Hawaii, the flat wounds don't last as long, so not practical for me on the six strings, I think the cores corrode underneath the wound causing them to dull out fairly quickly. The 335 makes sense because it has a specific unique sound, but I suppose the Gibsons in general have a hotter driving sound, so perhaps that effect is lost in the process. 🤔 I just preferred the smooth feel and no noise from the strings when sliding the neck up and down.

[@xlp3t3r]

Nice playing Paul..love tele sound but personally can’t get on with flat wounds.I’m nowhere near your standard but we’ve got something in common, I play a lot of chords I can’t name!!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Cheers xlp3t3r. Yes, I’ve been on a bit of a journey with string types, gauges, and tunings. At the moment it’s the Tele that seems to suit the Flatwounds the most.

[@marions.120]

Stole a couple of licks from you when you were playing the Tele. Thanks! ✌️🤪🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶 Even though I’m more of a Les Paul guy, I do have a Tele and will enjoy it more. p.s. you have the perfect amount of delay.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Marion, steal away 🤣👍.

[@stevedimebag]

I had the privilege of actually having a lesson from mr Stafford-cook last year. Top bloke, great ideas and method of teaching too. Not your usual theory nonsense. Just MUSIC!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Ah, thank you stevedimebag! What a nice comment, cheers man. Hope you’re still enjoying your playing 🤘

[@bcolinranken]

Just a thought Paul, have you looked at the harmony of Django Rheinhart … I think you’d love it… the minor 6 voicing you mention is often used in Django’s music..

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks bcolinranken. Actually no, I haven’t really looked into any Django stuff yet. But I’m quite intrigued by the gypsy jazz sound.

[@bluesholyman6187]

Hey Paul, I am looking at a tele in this configuration, humbucker neck, tele bridge. How do you like it compared to a traditional tele setup? This guitar sounds amazing. Your playing is inspired as ever.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Hi BluesHolyMan, good question. I absolutely love the Quarter Pound in the bridge - it’ll be in there forever as far as I’m concerned. As regards the humbucker in the neck….. I prefer it to the original lipstick, but on hindsight, I think I might have preferred a P90 or maybe even a filtertron…. The point is, I rarely use it on its own. But I DO like the middle position - really gutsy and very usable.

[@limpindug]

Thanks bud for your tutorial, trying to figure out if they jazzy chords will fit in the blues, pity am no Robben. 😂 Respect and stay healthy all

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Dunderhead 👍. Yes, I reckon that’s a great approach…. Just try them and bin what doesn’t work. That’s what I do 🤣

[@TomTom-kv5nf]

Hi Paul, brilliant video! What pickups have you dropped into the Tele?

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Tom Tom 👍. Appreciated. Yes, there’s a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound in the bridge (which is just awesome and will stay in place for as long as I’m alive), and a Bare Knuckle Stormy Monday in the neck. At the moment the guitar is also wearing heavy Flatwounds (12’s) and is down tuned 1 whole step.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

Hi Paul , I don't want to bother you , but what is happening with the Oswald Strat ? Maybe you explained it in a video , but if you did , then I missed it . With the addition of the Black Beauty ( which is your end all purchase ) I must have missed something . Maybe I am just nosey , but I was really curious about the Oswald Start . Really none of my business , but I was wondering about the Strat issue . I have played and owned so many guitars over the years . I always seem to come back to Strats after having flings with other brands and models that haunt me , and that I tire of eventually . Please excuse me if I sound out of line . I mean no harm . By the way , the 335 sounds perfect , it is always one of my old standbys when I am perplexed !

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

I started typing this on another of your videos , but it took me so long that the comment wound up on this one . I guess old age is creeping up on me !

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Hi Gangnam. Sorry for late reply, just catching up. Yes, the Oswald’s body has been cut and sanded and I have photos of it. It’s a lovely piece of swamp ash, with a very lovely grain pattern. Hard tail. I’m secretly hoping it’ll be in my hands in October (having ordered it in late March). I’m very excited about it…. Unlike you, I’ve never really bonded with strats…. So owning this custom made one will be interesting 🤔

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 , sounds Great !

[@skintslots]

I didnt quite catch the shapes of the diminished chords, but they looked easier to play than the chord charts I've seen.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Yeah, like everything, there’s more than one way to do it. I tend to like that shape because you can apply vibrato to the whole chord, if desired. Whereas if you’re shaping it with a bar, using your first finger as the bar, then you can’t apply vibrato nearly as easily. Cheers for watching

[@icarusi]

I think the alternative chord scale choices are in the area of 're-harmonisation' and 'chord substitution' jazz stuff. You might like this 'locked hands' stuff from the Open Studio guys kzbin.info/www/bejne/n33Ln5SnfJWmaac

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you icarusi. I will give that link a look 😊👍

[@Toasty_1992]

I wish I could meet you and just pick your brain for one session. Your a legend mate. 😎

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Ah, thank you Justin 🙏. Appreciated

[@MrWaddles26]

Hi Paul, may I ask what the neck pickup is? Is it a mini humbucker? Cheers!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Hi Mr Waddles, and sorry for late reply. Yes, it’s a full size humbucker from Bare Knuckle. It’s a “Stormy Monday” which is their take on a typical low wind PAF style.

[@futternut55]

Paul, your talent is just amazing! Great lesson. The Tele and Les Paul both sound fantastic! What are you playing through for this video?

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Deano65. Really appreciate your compliment 🙏. The amp is my Cornell Romany 12 and I’ve stomped on a cheap little overdrive pedal called a Tone City Kafir Lime. 👍

[@59fefo]

hi Paul, thanks for this lesson. After buying the Romany 12 I try to get the sounds as close as possible to yours, and I ask you if by any chance, when you use the stratocaster, do you also have a reverb? because with that of the Romany I can't get the same resonance as yours. I may know how your amp is set up .. sorry for my english .. thank you very much Paul

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Hi Stefano. Yes, I prefer to get my Reverb from a pedal (Strymon Flint or NUX Atlantic), rather than from the Romany. I find the Reverb on the Romany just a bit TOO much. Anything past 2 is just a bit wild. As regards my settings, I’m always on attenuation setting D (bedroom volume), Reverb at 0, Bass at 6, Middle at 6, Treble at 4, Volume 3, Input Hi. Hope that helps 👍

[@59fefo]

thanks Paul for in your suggestions. my romany reverb it's not so powerful, anyway I'll buy a reverb Do you teach distance learning? @@paulstaffordcook8799

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Actually, I used to give lessons on Skype, but I stopped it due to not really having time (I’m working full time as a driving instructor).

[@59fefo]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 what a pity, anyway you help us anyway, in the meantime I bought nux atlantic, thanks for everything

[@LuisMorales-xr1gm]

Paul, Can you move to PA to be my teacher? You know how much I love your playing. Like I always say, You can String up Granny's Broom with Chef Boyardee Noodles, and you'll still play just as well.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

🤣, right that’s it, I’m on a plane, should be there in 10hrs. Thank you Luis, I’ll bring my broom, if you can supply the Noodles. Cheers mate

[@SergioAureo]

Another great lesson, Paul! Amazing playing as always. I want to ask you an unrelated question: just got a Hudson Broadcast and I’m experiencing, when setting the gain high, increased hum/hiss with my Cornell Plexi 7 amp, especially when engaging the right side of the pedal. I think it’s normal and it is just amplifying what’s already there, but… Does your pedal behave the same? Cheers!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Hi Sergio. Yes, I think that’s normal. The reason it doesn’t really affect me is that (a) I’m at bedroom volume 99% of the time, and (b) I rarely play with high levels of gain…… I DO often use the high gain side of the pedal but I have the Gain knob set pretty low, which still offers plenty gain for my blues crunch. I’ve even noticed that the Broadcast, if set to the highest levels of Gain, will actually pick up nearby radio signals 🤣

[@SergioAureo]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 that sums it up. I’m also using it at pretty low gain levels. Loving the pedal so far!

[@stratpod]

aww man, am stressed oot tae the max wi all that tension and resolve, how the feck do you remenber where not to play ? kinda deep for a Sunday night for me, appreciate the effort involved in making the video but missing the "normal stuff" who cut yer hair btw ? :) well done on the over 11k, been watching out for you round the meadows, not seen you yet

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

🤣, yeah sorry about all those weird note choices again Charlie. I think you need to cleanse your palate again mate, with some Knopfler.

[@MrBossei]

Incredible that you’re not world famous 🤩👍🎸👌

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Ah, thank you Bosse. I’m world famous in my own mind 🤣. Cheers mate, 👍

[@z.s4371]

Hey Paul, how do you feel about those flatwounds on the tele after having them on a little while?

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Hi Z.S. Good question - I absolutely love them, and will be keeping them on for a good bit longer. I tried them on the 335…. na, didn’t like it. Then I tried them on the Gold Top (which still has them)…. good results, although I can’t be sure they’ll stay there. But on the Tele it’s just Bingo! Straight away, it’s the only guitar so far where the Flatwounds actually sound like Flatwounds, i.e. all plunky, almost nylon sounding.

[@bcolinranken]

F#m6 yep 😉

[@steveo44]

9.30...SRV..."the things I used to do.."

[@paulreddy5452]

Got some large frets on that thang…

[@vintagetone22]

why are you doing this man?why you play so good??why

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

🤣, thank you vintage tone 🙏

[@martynsparkes7118]

Thats some good stuff there,but man that Tele sounds so alive compared to.. erm that other Guitar!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Martyn 👍

[@jonnybeck6723]

Are you and if not why aren't you gigging somewhere?

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thanks Jonny. I used to gig in a pub band from ‘91 to 2006. Wonderful memories. But the thought of forming or joining a band at my age? I’m too lazy and so I just like to post on KZbin. I also like to do a bit of busking, which helps to scratch the itch.

[@jonnybeck6723]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 Ha!... Do you 'busk' alone and do you sing... and do you have any originals AND if so, please post... @71 I'd love to have a band but being a 'choosey beggar'... well Thanx and cheers

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Hi Jonny. Yes, I busk alone. But I don’t sing. I simply play lead guitar along to KZbin backing tracks (played from KZbin via my Katana Air’s Bluetooth facility). Thanks for your kind words, appreciated 👍

[@jonnybeck6723]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 Come to Koreatown (LA) and we'll form a Blues Band Any Second Now... & twice on Tuesdays (!)

[@michaelroberts7044]

What can I say.... Tasty 👋👌

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Thank you Michael, cheers 👍