The Captain Meets… Bernie Marsden -1959 Les Paul & PRS SE fun awaits!

[@stuartmiller7419]

Rest in peace, Bernie. Such a gentleman and a fine guitarist. You will be missed.

[@craigbourbonevans]

watching this again after the sad news about Bernie today...rip bernie

[@JohyeahM]

That's the most Les Paul sounding Les Paul I've ever heard. Ever. Even for a '59. Amazing guitar.

[@EasyEisfeldt]

it sounds great, I agree. If you want to hear another absolutely amazing '59, check out this video from Gregor Hilden: /watch?v=o9Ujm4HEXGc the sound from this one is out of this world imho. He is a fantastic guitarists who played with Marsden and the likes before as well.

[@milosdunjic8718]

Amazing guitarist :-)

[@donrutter6765]

I sold a 59' to Greg Allman in 1984. It was a great sounding 59' but I needed the money. Not sure of who took control of his estate, but it might be worth looking into to see if it is still in the estate.

[@brettroberts1452]

@@donrutter6765 l bet if it sounded as amazing as Bernie's 59 Les Paul there wouldn't be a day that goes by you wouldn't be giving yourself an uppercut..unfortunately sometimes we just don't have options , hey buddy

[@savedandblessed79]

I've a tokai ls100 that sounds just like that

[@rikh78]

seems like the nicest guy in the world

[@tjnugent62]

Amen... Like he said.. He isn't a likely rock star. He is the rock star next door.. :-) Wouldn't it be better if all great musicians were as laid back and friendly?

[@UCS0608]

My thoughts as well. So down to earth!!

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Have you ever seen someone grumpy on a jetski? Now multiply that by 1000x owning the worlds best sounding LP.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

He's like a guy you would walk by in a store and think nothing of it...unless you found out that was Bernie Marsden. LOL

[@davemis40]

The SE with the 57/08 sounds fabulous .. it’s a great guitar .. RIP Bernie

[@chewychewy83]

Awful news today, RIP Bernie, a true legend. And thank you so much Lee for giving us this interview.

[@michaelavarice]

The fact that he goes through like 25 different tones without a pedal is pure art!!

[@ireneiris4014]

yeah...all of the diff tones sound vry brilliant..

[@pauldigga5419]

Lenny Henry exactly. He is a good guitarist but not special. Anyone that plays a les Paul is capable of the same. Maybe not to that tonal extent but close

[@niklev8465]

If for you turning the pots is pure art so, yes it is !

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

A real player

[@Evyanaf]

RIP Bernie, such a sweet sweet guy.

[@laurifinlandia]

what an absolute gem of a person. as humble and down to earth as an artist can be.

[@achill3usoverclocking874]

RIP Bernie, thanks for everything, hope the Beast will show up and played again in the worthy hands.

[@stephanchedor7627]

Possibly Bonamassa once more. He buys everything, which is called "Burst". I thing he already used "The Beast" for several shows in the past... R.I.P. Bernie Marsden

[@achill3usoverclocking874]

@@stephanchedor7627 Well, Joe used this guitar several times indeed but the Beast went for sale at ATB for 1M quid few months ago. Then the guitar went offline few days later. Maybe it was already sold, maybe Bernie decided to keep it. However I don't think this is the price it would go to Joe if he will end up having it.

[@bradcarroll3719]

Thank you so much for going to Bernie's house by yourself. One mention of Chapman guitars (of which there would've been many) if Rob had been there, or one pinch harmonic, would've just taken the magic out of the room. A truly thoroughly enjoyable interview. You are honestly a great interviewer Lee.

[@AidanMillward]

While I can appreciate that Chappers owns a guitar company and needs to shift units, I feel that the gear demos done by him turn more into product placement for his gear. Lee's demoing is better because while he uses the same licks over and over its a better comparison of tone between guitars and amps. While Chappers turns the gain right up and everything sounds the same while at the same time has to be held at gunpoint to play a clean sound

[@davedextermusic7129]

Brad Carroll Bernie actually does a pinch harmonic. More than one, in fact.

[@davedextermusic7129]

John Jones Irrelevant. OP disparaged Rob's use of pinch harmonics when Bernie does them himself, which is funny. If you can define "soul" better than "I like it and so should you" I might actually give you money. Does distortion automatically negate this "soul"? Are you confusing distortion with an overdriven valve amp, which is often what Rob plays in the Andertons vids when not specifically demoing distortion pedals?

[@AidanMillward]

***** Hm, I thought Chappers owned it and Lee handled the distribution via his contacts and took a bit off the top.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

John Jones Oh come off it.

[@probusexcogitatoris736]

What a truly likable bloke!

[@davefree11]

what a Gentle soul! RIP Bernie!

[@DatMetalBoi75]

Had to come back and watch this again upon hearing of Bernies passing. RIP

[@EventHorizonPrdctns]

That neck pickup is blowing my MIND! It can practically everything! It's got so much warmth and fullness when the tone's all the way up but there's no nazaly quality at all. It almost comes across as a midboosted bridge pickup! This coming from a EVH minded player who essentially thinks you should be on the bridge all the time; I hate using neck position humbuckers, even when they sound "good", it's just not a style I like. It's so insane how magical things were back then, when men were gods and legends, making some of the most iconic, memorable, immortal music this planet has ever seen, and to top it all off they all knew each other so casually and intimately. Clapton just passing this guitar along, stories about Jim Marshall... and ALL the guys from back then have stories like that when you listen to them like "oh yeah, me and JIMI HENDRIX were jamming one night...". Seriously, what the hell happened? Where did it all go??

[@ColeyBBQ]

What a beautiful soul, and incredible guitarist. RIP Bernie.

[@alanr.johnson7222]

God bless you Bernie RIP, I saw you play once in Germany and loved the show. Especially your rhythm playing. I also was moved by your generosity during the PAL and Endangered Species videos. Hats of to Marsden 😅

[@MoroccanMelody]

What a wonderful interview. What a great guitar player and a great and humble man. So sadly missed. R.I.P.😪😪

[@sisyphus349]

I want someone that looks at me the same way the Captain looks at that Les Paul.

[@glynisburdon3621]

why are you an attention seeker haha

[@donrutter6765]

Walk through Harlem at 1 A.M. and you'll get all kinds of looks.

[@coldacre]

are you 21, blonde, female and a virgin? if so..... I'll look at you that way XX

[@Strat642001]

So sad that I'm just learning about Bernie and his music. My goodness, what an absolute gem of an interview and a gentlemen. For all the "bad" you hear about rock stars, Bernie seems like he was one of the good ones. RIP Bernie.

[@HamidShibataBennett]

Omigolly! Bernie Marsden, from my favorite era of Whitesnake!

[@Squazzoo68]

What a treat! I've only recently discovered Bernie Marsden, but did not realize what a prolific guitarists he is. This is the most enjoyable interview I've watched in a long time. What a sweet down to Earth guy Bernie is. I want to get one of his guitars and meet him someday and get him to sign it!

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

Bernie is a complete legend!! I had the privilege to watch him play live with the late great cozy Powell many years ago and still cherish the memory :)

[@JanLawicki]

Lee and Mrs Marsden, we will be forever grateful for this video. Bernie, thanks to video, will be with us forever. Thank you

[@tanukiman3855]

I got to meet Bernie at a PRS Experience and he simply could not have been a nicer guy. It's nice to meet famous, talented people who are not stuck on themselves. Cheers to Mr. Marsden!

[@cchavez248]

RIP Bernie. What a treasure to have this interview for a snippet of Bernie's charm and insight!

[@Lukeclayson]

Who’s back here after hearing of his passing? 😞

[@MrRFasters]

I am. Regularly. And I've put my Bernie Marsden SE with Amber Pups (and some other upgrades) into the "Never Ever to Sell" guitar collection ... RIP Bernie. Great guy.

[@jimijames6449]

I strangely only heard yesterday. After watching an Anderson’s video. I’m gutted. Gone too early. RIP make rock live on

[@j4m3swatson]

Just came back to watch this again. What a great guy Bernie was. Missed by a lot of people. 🙏

[@TheRealCAPerry]

That's your best video by far Lee. Lots of fascinating stuff from Bernie - he comes across so well.

[@MikeBradleyofficial]

What a lovely bloke.

[@Yesidoplaytheguitar]

Man i could watch this all week! Thank you so much Bernie!

[@deeppurple1994]

Well, I´m a guy in his early 20s and yes, I´ve never heard of Bernie Marsden. BUT I´m a huuuge Purple / Rainbow fan and as he droped names like Cozy Powell or Paice Ashton Lord (oh boy, I LOVE Malice in Wonderland!) my jaw droped as well. Many many thanks to the captain for getting in touch with such amazing people. Love it!

[@DarrenSMusic]

Brilliant video. More of this sort of thing please Captain!!!!!! You should make this a proper series... Who knows... you might make it to John Mayers house haha

[@TheClayHadley]

John and Lee is something I would pay to see

[@IvorThomas]

How about Mike Landau's house, or Andy Timmon's house, or....

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I just found out he has passed. Damn. What a kick in the head. Same thing that got Jeff Beck I believe. Meningitis. 72 years old. RIP Bernie. You left your mark on the world.

[@7692Flash]

:') That moment when I saw the red under the plastic ring there. Oh. My. God. :O

[@orlock20]

Groovy Juvie I believe the term sun burst came from the discoloration caused by the sun hitting the guitars in the display windows. Now guitar companies like to replicate the look of what was technically poor paint quality.

[@AidanMillward]

orlock20 They were originally called bursts and only available in what we now know as heritage cherry, but because the 58 and 59 bursts contained a certain pigment (anadine I believe) they faded under UV light. Some ended up like the Beast, others went dark (tobacco) and others went more orange (honey/caramel burst). In 1960 they changed the paint and all bursts since then have been derived from the colours the original 58s and 59s went as they got exposed to UV.

[@acarlovonsexron1994]

***** No cherry burst turned dark. Tobacco burst were made as well. I don't think they were actually called "tobacco", but they were made alongside the cherry sunburst. They are quite a bit rarer, though. Duane Allman had one of each. Look up "Hot lanta Les Paul", or Joe Perry's 59.

[@jonathanoakey4745]

Groovy Juvie I wonder how many of the lucky owners of a Collectors Choice "Beast" promptly went and unscrewed their switches to see if it was red under there too? And what the answer was? :)

[@7692Flash]

Jonathan Oakey Oh that's a good shout! Any Gibson CC owners here? Haha :D

[@guitarmuso1]

what a gentleman bernie is ,really enjoyed watching that ,great playing too

[@rondy702]

Being a gutarist for 40 yrs ( at least a guitarist enthusiast) I've heard his name just a very few times. What a very pleasant person to interview and now to do a little more research!

[@AntunesJr]

TOP NOTCH ! Congratulations Mr. Captain. !!!! I am glad to see and hear a maestro like Bernie Marsden,

[@michaelcorrieri6117]

Great player, great guitar (the beast) and wow what a deal to make an affordable good artist guitar. Hats off to you Bernie, and thanking Andertons for this vid!

[@Ladbrokelads]

Excellent video, Bernie is so cool and grounded! The Beast is a real Beauty! Thanks Captain!

[@Strat642001]

Thank you Lee, for the wonderful interview!! That was awesome.

[@6410daniel]

Bernie its smooth as butter.. thank you for the story ...

[@AJvsEverything]

That American Marsden PRS is the new love of my life...I need one somehow...

[@edge767]

What a Fantastic Video I can`t believe that Bernie Marsden got to meet the legend that is The Captain!

[@Slovy_]

The best captain meets ever

[@Chet1138]

This was a lot of fun to watch, I've always liked Lee, and Bernie seems like a heck of a nice guy.

[@Razorboy60]

Right around the 14 minute mark, when Bernie is playing The Beast, I literally got chills from the tone of that guitar. Holy hell that thing is amazing.

[@tobiaswilken1187]

Is there anyone in this world who is nicer and more humble than Mr. Marsden? What a cool chat to listen to!

[@siskokidd]

Please have Bernie demo all your guitars. Thank you. - The World.

[@Sweetwaffles99]

Pure dreamy gold, you are one lucky lucky man Mr Anderton!

[@mikesucho]

Lee, This is really your best work. Great Job.

[@coreyyork9463]

You, Mr. Anderton, are as genuine as they come. Thank you for that.

[@pivasm]

His PRS SE in trampas green is one of the most beautiful guitars I've seen.

[@jgdroptop1]

Lee, you my friend did all us guitarists a great pleasure with this sit down with Bernie. He is an outstanding talent and I believe I shed a tear when he played the 59. Thank You Sir and God Bless!🎸

[@Techoftomorrow]

Great Job Guys excellent video...

[@DickePflaume]

Bernie is such a lad! His signature is a beast of a guitar! So many props for him for keeping it cheap!

[@amhedet]

Quite simply, one of the best music videos I have seen on KZbin. I could not stop watching. Makes me want to go out & buy a "Bernie" from PRS for myself.

[@compulsor5853]

Ya, me too; been searching the bay and reverb.com ever since! Likely have to move a cupla dust collectors first or the Mrs will be at me with the bat

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Compulsor brilliant the beast is the best led Paul I have heard

[@IvorThomas]

I did just that. $500 for a fat neck PRS. Never was remotely interested in a PRS before. I wish it had the McCarty headstock (or anything else really)....

[@davidfletchfletcher]

Lucky enough to see Bernie play in a small country pub about 15 years ago - rucked up, plugged in and PLAYED. The tone was incredible. Respect. Great vid Cap'n.

[@pacovl46]

R.I.P. Bernie!

[@brucewernick6542]

The more I see this guy, the more I like him. He has a great touch on the fretboard and a good voice. I got his Blues for Greenie CD some time ago and loved it. Now, I find him popping up in a lot of my youtube searches.

[@stevesmith3990]

RIP Bernie.

[@waynemarriott7641]

I love listening to this stuff, early Whitesnake is the best, watching closely is fascinating, this interview with Bernie was brilliant.

[@GiordanDrago]

This was lovely, Cap! You really gotta do more of this!

[@kevintrawick]

Great interview Captain. Bernie is a true legend

[@mudwiser1391]

That was a great video Lee. Bernie seems like he's a really good guy.

[@NorthernStone1]

One of the best interviews I have seen! Bernie you are the man!

[@SIXSTRING63]

Hi Lee, when did you do this video? I was in England last week and did a recording with Bernie. I was blessed enough to get to play the Beast. What a guitar. Bernie is a true gentlemen to say the least. Bernie and his wife are great people . My wife and I have memories for a lifetime.

[@TobyKBTY]

Probably my favorite video from the Andertons channel. Just pure class. and that TONE. My God. Keep it up, Captain! Just wonderful :D

[@toms5951]

Not sure how these little interviews come to happen, but a video with Joe Walsh or David Gilmour would be fascinating.

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Tom S - or even Captain meets Clapton ... or Captain meets Robert Cray ... or Captain meets Paul McCartney ha ha ha

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Love Joe Walsh. Dudes a great player and a real character.

[@reefunk1974]

RIP 🙏

[@makinganoise6028]

Love this, RIP Bernie, up there with Kossoff and Gary Moore, fantastic singer too.

[@felipejustin]

Victory amps everywhere

[@deusmechanicum]

Just love this video. Seeing the barely contained excitement underneath the captains demeanour.mhes in seventh heaven! Brilliant!

[@0meg4f3n1x]

Great video? Any idea where I can find the blues funk backing track we can hear at the very beginning? They already used it in the PRS 22 vs 24 custom video a while ago

[@andertons]

0meg4f3n1x It tells you at the end.... you can only buy them from Bernie Marsden clinics.

[@Tiller]

Andertons Music Co Well in that case Bernie needs to do a clinic in Halifax, Nova Scotia! Seriously though.. ..some of the best content from the Andertons site I've seen. First rate!

[@stevecrossguitar]

0meg4f3n1x the chord changes on it sound similar to "oye como va" by santana - there is a backing track of this on YT

[@MrCaedoTV]

he plays Strictly Latino at the beginning...but I don't know about backing tracks

[@TheDogPa]

Bernie Marsden? Oh my goodness! Maybe most of the kids here don't know who he is...look him up!!! I saw him in the original White Snake...I could not hear for 3 days. It was basically Deep Purple with Bernie and Micky Moody instead of Ritchie. Bernie rocked! Lee, you just became my hero!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. The look on your face is priceless when he plays. Had to watch it a few times! What a cool guy and an absolutely awesome guitar player. Best clip on this channel ever!

[@Frankie_Holt]

Bernie is the beast not the les Paul

[@monkeyxx]

This is the best Bernie Marsden interview I have seen and I've been watching them 3 days now. Need to find a Beast of my own.

[@bluesguitarman7770]

NO PRS can match the SNARL of a real Les Paul, aka "the beast"- makes the PRS sound like a toy!!! Bernie even PLAYS BETTER on the Les Paul than on the PRS!!! :)

[@charliefoxtrotthe3rd335]

Damn, what a guy. Lee really knocked it out of the park with this interview. That 59 Les Paul is crazy cool. And when he removed the selector switch cover to show the original finish...I could not believe what I saw. It was friggin' *RED* How did it go from red to yellow in 56 years? And Bernie's tone and technique are top shelf. I have a new found respect. I had always liked him, but now...

[@coltsuperocean10]

What a fascinating interview, so good. Glad Chappers had nothing to do with this quality interview as he is a complete annoying chump.

[@erichaheidrich4593]

Agree..

[@AndrewAHayes]

What a nice genuine guy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kyranoboyle]

The 57 who disliked, are just jealous

[@gjh61261]

Irish Potato looks like Lenny's mind is a but narrow, huh? :-)

[@satchfan2010]

Why aren't you funny?

[@richfiryn]

This was great, watched the entire video from start to finish. Very gracious guy, Bernie is.

[@JohnnnyJohn]

I cannot unsee the ball bulge.

[@markboogie7864]

I would love to spend the day with Bernie !!! A great guitar player and a good man.

[@ArtHoward]

Uh-oh...better head to the medicine cabinet. I just got GAS!

[@BenoitFlechet64]

RIP dear Bernie, we lose a great British Blues/Rock Legend, a great soul ! We love you Bernie...Music never die !

[@alexgarnett5373]

A left handed prs Bernie would be good but I'm not holding my breath

[@bububernd]

great video. could listen to and watch Bernie all day. such a fine gentleman/guitarist.

[@StopPrism4251]

he is a fatter version o Fast Eddie from Motorhead now I swear

[@chcotydf1]

The Captain is the best interviewer in this business 😊

[@msaintpc]

Lol, Captain, you're the man but you use too many Masonic signs, the true mark of the neophyte.

[@deldia]

m. saint like what?

[@msaintpc]

wikichris You know I can't say that online bro. I'm just saying it's made too obvious. Peace out! SMIB

[@msaintpc]

Lenny Henry All humans were originally reptilian and evolved to our present state. If you're in doubt, just take a good look at your skin. If you look closely you'll notice little "eye" shaped patterns on it. There's a reason for that particular formation, and the reason is; THOSE EYE SHAPED PATTERNS WERE SCALES SEVERAL MILLION YEARS AGO. I studied forensic anthropology as a student in college years ago and learned this. Also, our DNA is much more reptilian than the DNA we share with other anthropoids. But thanks anyway for the reply.

[@pentat0nic36]

m. saint Isn't the tinfoil hat on your head a little uncomfortable?

[@msaintpc]

I have two PhDs and a Masters Degree. I'm a 77 year old retired theoretical physicist. All my children are scientists and Medical Doctors. So the only tinfoil in this conversation is the tinfoil and wood your little bird brain is made of. Try reading a book on the subject before trying to insult someone's' intelligence.@@pentat0nic36 🙂

[@Adipsia1]

Great interview Lee, who wouldn't love Bernie ? You've a great job... tea, cake, rock'n'roll and listening to a great raconteur !

[@jamesrockford2626]

Bonamassa is so overrated. Atleast Bernie can write great songs

[@dreamscuba2112]

What a gent Bernie is and a wonderful guitarist....Only just came across this in 2017...funny that.

[@Chris_Bibby]

What a gent Mr Marsden is.. buckets of tone in his fingers too. Great video.

[@michaelschmutz8169]

Haha love Lee's reaction at 14:15, that's just how i felt when i heard this sound for the first time. Just like "OOOOh my god" and shivers down the spine....

[@ednaplate]

By far the best video yet and what a lovely guy. It was refreshing letting somebody who has paid their dues over years actually speak and tell their story. If Chappers had been there, there it would have been full of him talking about himself and playing his usual boring widdlefest.

[@Blaydrnnnr]

Love Bernie. Always wanted to meet him. I'm a huge fan of certain players that always inspired me. Not for prowess, but for the way they showed how pure soul and feeling is tone.

[@bjdenil]

Captain, thank you for sharing this...