An Ask Zac B-Bender Lesson - AZ 83

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After getting numerous emails about doing a B-Bender lesson, here it finally is. In this AZ, I show some of my favorite chord voicings and licks for the B-Bender that you can add to your string bender vocabulary.
Gear Used:
2014 Crook Custom Vintage Paisley - APC Adder (Neck) Peter Florance TE-60 (Bridge)
Glaser B-Bender
www.crookcustom...
www.glaserbend...
Pick:
Blue Chip TPR 35
Strings:
D'Addario NYXL 10,12,16,24,34,44
Amp:
1965 Deluxe Reverb with Celestion Vintage 30 speaker, and bright cap clipped on the vibrato channel.
Effects used:
Mirage Comp
Boss DM-3 Delay
9v power via Truetone CS6 amzn.to/3gnJQPW #askzac #guitartech #telecaster

[@thebenderbunker]

Great to see a fellow bender player helping to spread the word! Enjoyed the video. Keep it Bent!

[@reverbdeluxe]

I love when Marty Stuart does the Ralph Mooney thing on Clarence's B-bender!

[@tomk1tl39]

I was trying to play a couple of Marty Stuart's songs a few years ago and did not know anything about 'B-benders'............song drove me nuts as I couldn't figure out how he was reaching certain notes........now I know why ! !

[@smellytele9629]

@@tomk1tl39 Yup! Happened to me as well. I was trying to learn Daily Observations Of A Crow off The Pilgrim. Couldn't understand how in the heck he was doing it. A few years later I was talking to Brad Davis, who played guitar on that album, and he explained that it was a b bender attached to one of his acoustics. That particular one, according to Brad, was operated by a pedal on the floor.

[@SeanAllocca]

I don't own a guitar with a B-Bender, I don't plan on owning a guitar with a B-Bender, but yet I want more B-Bender lessons. I also like to say B-Bender. Great tones Zac!

[@Docsjeff]

My buddy that put those pickups in my MIM Tele a couple months back just bought a Bbender Tele from one of his friends. He’s looking for lessons so I sent him here. Thank you for all of your help and for having your channel. I’ve leaned a Lot from you and I’m sure much more in the near future. Hope you had a Great time getting to go on Brad’s latest tour. That’s the envy of a LOT of Us.Not many people are that fortunate.

[@gunshow86de]

Gear I've acquired since subscribing to Ask Zac: 1. Nash T-52 2. Carr Rambler 3. Keeley Compressor I guess it's time to add a B-Bender to the list. Appropriate shirt for this video. It really is a sickness. :)

[@AskZac]

It is!

[@danielmcgrath7909]

Thank you for your sickness it has expanded my education greatly

[@noahshue5579]

“Illegally” wrap your thumb! 😂😂

[@danmahar8222]

Hey Zac, Dan Mahar here. Thanks for doing this. I talked with Joe not too long ago about an install, this will help. All the best, DM

[@harryklippton]

Thanks for this episode. I've got a Rolling bender on my tele. Wouldn't want a tele without a bender of some kind now!

[@tomrutledge5621]

Great stuff, as always, Zac. Love my Hipshot String-bender System: B-bender, G palm-lever; Toggle-tuners on the 6th, 5th; and 1st strings.

[@charlescopeland1436]

Great tutorial, Zac! I've been looking for this sort of intro to using a B-Bender for a long time. It is super helpful to understand some of the basic chord shapes before yanking on the strap and seeing what happens!

[@davidmaho]

This is GREAT for Country obviously... and GREAT for Blues rock Fullpower... Thanks for the lesson Bro!

[@AskZac]

Rock on!

[@THEItchybruddah]

As ALWAYS! Brilliant analysis, execution - deft touch where EVERY note is discernible in its function- and that glorious SOUND! And, pointers to classic recordings I’ve somehow missed. (I expected the Albert reference near the end to be “Sweet Little Lisa” from Edmund’s “Repeat When Necessary”. You definitely create a “work stoppage” atmosphere when you drop these critters. As usual THANK you for the time and insights. They’re both VERY useful and inspiring!

[@AskZac]

My pleasure!

[@SomeKindOfMadman]

Zac I got a micro mustang 6 months ago. Best investment. I live in a studio apt so it comes in handy. Also, I plug guitar into; noble pedal (set to mild boost); Cali76; delay, chorus; flanger, and octave pedal; with the micro at the end of the chain. It’s adds layers to the sound. Love it.

[@bjjerrold433]

I saw some inputs below about straps. I got my Brent Mason model, mainly because of the factory installed B-bender, about 3 months ago and am going thru the learning curve phases getting familiar with the "how-to" and having the full (great) experience. I stumbled across several of your tips along the way and your explanations really helped in me getting to know the benders how and why parts which I greatly appreciate.

[@joshporter08]

I just had a Glaser Bender installed in my favorite Telecaster and Joe did an amazing job! I’m loving it! Thanks for the lesson too. Your channel is a blessing for twangy guitar nuts like myself. Cheers from Alabama

[@AskZac]

Great to hear!

[@335gc]

Sounds great, Zac!

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

After watching your great Jimmy Ollander show last night, you do a bender show today! Joe Glaser is going to get some of my money real soon, thanks Zac!

[@AskZac]

Have fun!

[@billcrittenden6443]

Hi Zac , killer vid , I’ve just brought a b bender tele and this video has defo got me on the road with it , thank you mate 👍👍

[@guitareveryone]

Love those B-benders! Can’t wait to get mine on my Brent Mason telecaster. I’ve been waiting almost a year now to receive mine here in Canada. Yes I’ve been patient! Lol.

[@AskZac]

Sorry for the wait. They are great guitars!

[@tomburkhardt811]

Great episode Zac! My son and I are always interested in the B benders, my son wants one in the worst way. Thanks for showing some of the techniques we never get explained to us. It looks like the possibilities are endless with the B bender! Looks like a lot of fun as well. Thanks again!

[@AskZac]

Thanks for watching!

[@smellytele9629]

Just a little over a week away from Joe installing a bender on my Nocaster! Can't wait!!

[@smellytele9629]

I'm thinking about a short throw, what do you have yours set at?

[@AskZac]

Good luck!

[@AskZac]

Mine is set medium, but I am tempted to have it switched to short. If you sit and play most of the time, go short.

[@mannytorres572]

Great B-Bender lesson followed up from the Joe Glaser B-Bender installation. I've been drawn to the B-Bender sound for some time now but never owned one, so encouraging now to have a Tele sent in for some Joe Glaser B-Bender Treatment. I hope you can make more of these lesson videos, thanks

[@jimh1369]

I was going to ask how big a step that the b-bender moves when activated, but you already answered that. Keep up the great work, Zac!

[@AskZac]

Thanks, will do!

[@utahprepper8925]

About a decade or so ago I picked up a Grainger Tele that he put a Parsons White bender in. I've never really been able to get any usable play out of it other than a few lame bends here and there. So yeah Zac, if you wanted to do more lessons on its use I'd vote for it! This lesson helped break the ice so to speak.

[@AskZac]

Great

[@joncaradies3155]

I pursued getting a Parsons / White B bender back in the 70's . Acturally talked to one of them on the phone for info but never went through with it . It was kind of expensive at the time...... Was so knocked out by Bob Warford's solo on 'Willin' ..... Still my favorite bender solo .... Not a lot of tricks , not a lot of notes , Just right for the song ......

[@alanbarrentine2039]

Thanks for the tips I just ordered a b-bender tele and look forward to tryin these out! More please!!

[@AskZac]

Enjoy!

[@Alex16993]

Great video as always! And you saved all the Marty Stuart stuff for a part 2, I hope. 😉

[@bobk7118]

I’ve been hoping you’d do this!!! Gotta love the Glaser bender!!! Righteous guitar tones there sir!

[@AskZac]

Thank you!

[@mbtrav0]

Thanks for posting this video Zac. It couldn’t have come at a better time for me. My Esquire is currently waiting in line at Joe Glaser’s shop for a bender install. This was a super helpful video and I can’t wait to try some of these new licks out! Keep bending!

[@AskZac]

Glad I could help!

[@iamgcase]

Now that was fun and informative!

[@jdguitarmusic]

Thanks for this lesson Zac - I've known about the B-Bender for some time, but it's always been a bit of a mystery to me as I've never owned or played a guitar fitted with one. Your video with Joe Glaser and this lesson really unlock the secrets on how it works and what great sounds it provides. Very tempted to look into getting a B-Bender guitar someday (hopefully sooner rather than later). Really enjoyed the B-Bender style riff on "Memphis" - instantly familiar, yet unique.

[@AskZac]

You bet!

[@BossNotes]

I heard the song “ All Of My Love “ by zeppelin on the radio the other day , & I never realized that he was using the B Bender all throughout the song , actually he beautifully outs it in all the right places too , & that was in 1979 , didn’t know it’s been around that long either !

[@wjhandy]

Page was using one in 77 touring and it basically became his voice into the 80's with The Firm

[@Dragon_rls]

I had never heard of a B-Bender till tonight. Looks cool as heck, but I’d be reluctant to inflict such a significant mod on any of my beloved Tele’s. Great video though. Thanks Zac👍

[@NickRatnieks]

Toneful, tuneful, Tele-twang. One of the bedrock styles in electric guitar music- augmented by the B-Bender.

[@kylemoran4343]

"Sounds" like Joe did a great job ! Although after watching that video, I knew it would sound professional installed ! You do it justice with the lessons. Thanks

[@AskZac]

Thanks! 👍

[@telecasterbear]

While learning by ear in the mid and late 70s, I would just grab a note on the E or B, and bend a note on the B or G strings. I didn't know about string benders till later.

[@j_drichmond]

Just making me want a pedal steel even more.

[@ZeppelinUK]

That B-Bender really does sound great, just what's needed to take country rock to a new level, I'm already thinking Allman Brothers Band's 'Jessica' would sound even better using a B-Bender equipped Tele!... 👍

[@raulcordero714]

Thanks 😊

[@AskZac]

Welcome 😊

[@raulcordero714]

@@AskZac Great lessons, 👍

[@jaysmith5885]

This was excellent, and I don’t even have a bender on any of my guitars!

[@AskZac]

Thanks, brother!

[@bobbyrobertson8293]

Zac you are so talented and offer such nice information on all elements surrounding the tele. Last week with Jimmy O with his b/g benders and today with just the b bender. Btw do you personally have anything out with a band that we could hear "your" playing on? I know it would be good.

[@AskZac]

I played downtown Nashville as an acoustic duo last Saturday. Don't have another gig right now. That changes though

[@bobbyrobertson8293]

@@AskZac Thanks Zac. Keep up the good work. The demo's you do on your videos are really good.

[@mattbiermann3896]

Hey Zac, I love your episodes. I 've learned so much from you and really appreciate you sharing your knowledge! Hope you have a minute to answer a couple questions for me. 1) The B string on my Glaser bender tele keeps breaking after about 30 hours of playing. It breaks right at the top of the finger as it curves around towards the neck. Is this normal for a bender, or do I need to get something adjusted or try different strings? I'm using Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys 10-46s. 2) Do you know of any books that teach B-Bender licks, techniques etc. like from Hal Leonard or something? Again, really loving your show and love the amp schematic t-shirt I got ;)

[@AskZac]

I don't know of a book. The Will Ray bender lesson video is where I learned a ton. Thank you for picking up the shirt!!!

[@toreropalido]

B/G Bender lessons monthly!

[@thedesertroseband]

Very cool again Zac. Love it!! Where do you get that strap. Can you mail me a link? cheers, Willem

[@AskZac]

That is an old strap a friend gave me. I liked it because it seemed very DRB themed.

[@thedesertroseband]

@@AskZac that’s exactly why it caught my eye. If you ever find out where it came from , let me know. Take care

[@MrKaufmana1]

Zac, you've covered all the history of the b-bender, from Glaser to Evans pull string, but why haven't you done an Episode on Clarence White, or interviewed Gene Parsons yet?

[@AskZac]

Hopefully soon

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Putting all the pedal steel players out of business, but not really, interesting device, can be over used like any effect, being tasteful is the next level!

[@wait4it188]

Amazing talent Mr zac you make it look simple probably only take me three or four life times to accomplish LoL. I hate you guys!!! lol crazy good stuff thanks

[@Scaredycat-dad]

I’m thinking because of the release of the Brent Mason Tele I’ve been hearing and seeing a lot done with a B bender. I’m wondering what is the least expensive way to get a telecaster with a B bender without breaking the bank to make sure it would be something that I would use. I really do love the way it sounds though. Great lesson.

[@AskZac]

The Glaser, which I think is the best, is $650. The Hipshot is $260.

[@robertquinn9490]

Hi Zac...No B Bender, but I do have a pedal steel!

[@AskZac]

You got one on me!

[@Molnboman]

Nice video. Would a b bender be more useful than a g bender in standard tuning for country style playing?

[@AskZac]

Both work well in country. The B has been used more in Country though

[@homegrownson]

Zac, building a Gibson conversion 3x3 mahogany quatersawn neck and flame maple fret board 12-16* on tele HH body with Tummy cut and arm relief in Flamed Mapleand was considering a Kingtone switch with variable capacitance, and possibly using a Freeway 3 way toggle that offers 6 positions into JBE Two Tone Pickups. Have you any knowledge or experience with Either and would it be too gimmicky since this Guitar is far from a Joke

[@AskZac]

I think that is a very cool build. I don't have experience with that though.

[@MezzMcGillicuddy1]

Sir, we’ve received several complaints about an illegal thumb-wrap in the immediate vicinity. Do you know anything about it?

[@alecsmallridge9636]

Zac, have you checked out any of the McVay benders?

[@AskZac]

They are great too

[@holmes1978]

James Burton