Andy Timmons Visits TPS [Awesome Pedalboard, Unbelievable Tones & Playing]

[@andytimmonsguitar]

Thank you guys for all the amazing response to this episode and the impromptu "Here Lies The Heart" performance. I'm honored ❤

[@adrianmiller1971]

Emailed Andy (on behalf of everyone) to see what the piece that made Dan cry is called, and here is his reply: "Hi Adrian! Thanks for the kind words :) The song is called "Here Lies The Heart" and is very much a tribute to Chopin who I love dearly. It will be part of an upcoming record called "Bitter Suites: The Outlier Nocturnes", a collection of solo guitar pieces. Keep playing! Andy Timmons"

[@masoncusack]

Yesssssss. Looking forward to the tabs! Thanks for the effort!

[@mrblablablabla]

@@masoncusack it's really not as hard to figure out by ear as you might think. A lot of repeating patterns. Give it a try, it's good practice!

[@TheTinMan123]

Beautiful playing Andy, extraordinary indeed. 👍

[@TheMrClaus]

Andy is not only a beast player but also reply to his fan's emails. What an absolute legend!

[@adrianmiller1971]

@@TheMrClaus He's a proper gentleman is Andy. Tremendous surprise to get a personal reply!

[@RobertKeeleyTV]

I'm glad everyone gets to see what a wonderful person Andy Timmons is, and what silly good tone he has. Someone on here said it perfectly, Andy doesn't play any throw-away notes, not even when he's unplugged and talking with people...he is always purposeful and in emotional-tune with his guitar. What can't be understated is, how Andy's constant guidance pushed us to design something better than we ever could have without him. Andy is a force that brought us to a higher level. Thanks Andy, Dan, and Mick!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Robert! And congrats on Halo. Our best to everyone at your end! X

[@gbarge4]

I wonder how many Halos will be ordered today. I ordered mine. Thanks, Robert; these things matter to us. -G

[@GigsandGuitars]

What a great partnership between yourself and Andy in producing a great pedal Robert 😊👍

[@justinbalog]

Great shout Robert! Thanks for putting this together TPS. Legends all around. So stoked for you!

[@richardburkow3792]

Andy is an amazing player (wish I could play more like him, but it does help that I have several of the same pedals, including the Halo).

[@craftedworkshop]

Such an absolutely beautiful episode. Music is such an inherently emotional thing and to see it manifest this way, even without any lyrics, just pure emotional guitar playing, is a pleasure. Andy is a legend.

[@richardrigsby5286]

I make people cry with my playing for a very different reason.

[@pedroguimaraesguitar]

🤣🥲

[@javiercabrera3517]

Lol 😅👍🏻💥💯🌟

[@phunkyjunkee]

😂

[@SlavicSon]

I feel ya bro.

[@andre77coelho]

Same here, bro! 😂😂😂😂

[@guitartube5822]

As Ben Eller said, “There’s no such thing as the best guitar tone in the world… but Andy Timmons has it.”

[@UnboundOdysseus]

9 months later….and it’s still true.

[@zenlandzipline]

EJ: “hold my beer”

[@JHKNVY02]

That’s hilarious

[@tomquayleguitar]

It's so much fun watching you guys in this video. Andy made me cry last week so many times - he is truly an extraordinary, special musician and human being!

[@ag_ped]

You are in the same League Tom.

[@JeffAlpha1]

I am fortunate to live in Plano, TX about 10 mins from where Andy lives and hear him play often at the sanctuary. Talk about a tear jerker, at his show a few weeks ago one of his former students passed away and Andy played electric gypsy on the kids guitar with his family there as a tribute to him.

[@nickg2431]

Let us have a crying competition to see if we can find who is the most well known musician to cry along to Andy’s guitar playing 😂

[@jato1956]

Love your playing/technique/enthusiasm for the art and science inherent in the modern guitar. Players like you and Andy give much to us fans who strive to improve. Thank you.

[@Robstafarian]

@@JeffAlpha1 That kind of comment could use a warning label.

[@ronrubicon1593]

Andy Timmons makes the world a better place.

[@LPMojoGL]

Living in DFW, hitting all the shops and shows, you hear endless stories about how humble and nice Timmons is. My own brief encounter at Dallas Guitar Show: was playing a BadCat HotCat, deciding between it, a Suhr Badger 30 and a Friedman Smallbox 50(which I took home) when none other than GearMannDude said, "Andy Timmons just stopped to watch you play." Me, "Nuh uh." GMD, "Yeah, he was checking out." Glad he told me after he left. Honestly, I'd have been happy to chat him up, and from what I hear, he'd have been happy as well. Saw him last year doing the Hendrix thing with Josh/JHS. He's just so darn likeable, with the most tasty, tastiest? Playing.

[@stephenhodge8417]

Dan’s unashamed attitude reacting emotionally towards guitar tones and notes is inspiring. It shows how passionate he is about guitars. It also shows the power of music. Sometimes we make ourselves to busy with life and pushing emotions down and music allows us (sometimes even forces us) to relax our minds and allow those emotions to come up. It’s moments like these when we can forget the things that separate us and have unity. Man, good stuff Andy and thank you Dan and Mick for providing an avenue for this to happen.

[@Steve-ih7dg]

Very nicely put, Stephen. Moved by that section of the video, I've just lost myself for over 40mins, tuning into my intonation, note choice, tone, picking etc etc - and feel so good for it. My playing is a million miles away from Andy's - but for that 40mins, I attuned to my emotions and found ways to express them.

[@reithstrat30]

FROM MINUTES 13:15 TO 15:00 IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS I'VE SEEN SOMEONE PLAY. ANDY TIMMONS IS ONE OF THE COOLEST AND INSPIRATIONAL GUITARISTS ON THE PLANET

[@Buyajetfromstevemain]

I mean… we all agree. So why are you yelling at us? 😎🤠

[@imageskj1]

Appropriate use of all caps friend.

[@ssdravidian]

Agreed ! Apart from the notes he chose to play...for me it's the spaces he uses in between that dramatically emphasises each note....genius....and yeah and it hit me right in the feelers....

[@Overworkt]

13:16 I came back and had a cry with Dan at this. Sometimes it's just needed to hear music like that Edit: it's released on Spotify - 'here lies the heart'

[@jamescolunio2801]

I listened to this on headphones (as I usually do) and Andy's sound was so amazing that I had my girlfriend also listen. She and I were driven to tears because of the beauty of his sound, his touch, his overall sensibility. I understand why Dan had to leave the room. It was a bit overwhelming on headphones, I can only imagine what it sounded like in person. Thanks TPS for opening my ears to players like Andy. Fantastic show... keep them coming.

[@betoalvarez1248]

How is this normal? I didn't cry, just felt overwhelmed and enjoying every note...10 seconds later Dan cried. Andy is an amazing guitar player, don't get me wrong, very knowledgeable but he has something that not all the virtuosos has: that feel, the taste, and that's something that makes you feel, no need of thousands of notes, fancy scales, just feel, articulations and taste. AMAZING SOUND! Such an amazing show for us guitar players, really valuable! Thank you Mick and Dan for your effort and dedication also for your amazing guitar playing and knowledge.

[@SpedSpedding]

What an incredible player and a wonderful man. I always remember emailing Andy probably 18 years ago now asking him about some specialist markings on the Electric Gypsy tab I bought from his site. He replied explaining what a tapped harmonic was. Absolute legend with some of the greatest tones I've ever heard.

[@avantgardenovelist]

That made me cry too. Someone give this guy a film to score.

[@PaddyBlight]

The most striking thing for me was that over the whole week I never heard Andy play one note he didn't mean, even when sitting around unplugged. Nothing thrown away, Nothing half hearted. I'm not sure I've ever seen someone so in love with playing guitar!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Paddy! X

[@PaddyBlight]

@@GCKelloch I never said anything about 'wrong' notes... Everyone makes errors and as you say they can lead to great things! What I mean is he just puts his all in whenever he's playing, everything is done with great intent. Makes me want to ensure I'm doing the same.

[@alessandroschiavi4876]

@@GCKelloch II di che uii

[@Cesiumswimsuit]

Man that is a great observation 🤘🏻

[@johncooper16]

I was at Fat Lil's on the Sunday. I loved your playing Paddy.

[@jared8324]

I remember seeing old 80s videos of Andy and he was an absolute speed demon shredder, capable of all the tricks and techniques with the most technical. Andy Timmons is what happens when you learn technique to a super advanced level and are then able to remove your ego completely from your playing

[@ThatPedalShow]

That’s a nice way to put it. Thanks Jared!

[@alessandrorossini8704]

@@ThatPedalShow I agree. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@wolfreyet]

Very well put!

[@natenobrakes6292]

My God!! Through my headphones Andy’s tone and touch is just otherworldly. Thanks so much for this video.

[@Angus.Maclean]

Andy Timmons playing is magical! Real men cry. The strongest cry in response to guitar.

[@jamiebuchanan1500]

an absolute pleasure - frankly one of the best shows ever. Andy is such a likeable, humble, funny and talented guy - I could listen to him for days! Thanks so much lads

[@bexserver]

This is like my 5th of 6th time watching this video, exceptional quality content, lads.

[@soofitnsexy]

u rock!!!

[@fenderr2007]

I tried to like this twice but it wouldn't let me.....wow..Brilliant. Dan's eyes said it all. Thanks TPS and Andy

[@togelz]

It takes skill to shred It takes skill and soul to make a grown man cry

[@adam-yk6yd]

I love that Andy gives them credit for being great players and singers in their own rights! So true! All three of these guys sat there are massive inspirations, fountains of knowledge and models of humility and professionalism.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Adam!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Adam!

[@ralvknights]

I totally agree. We are in forever debt with TPS. It is a gift sent from heaven. Its part of our lives and hearts.

[@Steve-ih7dg]

Andy strikes me as such a genuine guy - to just break off from what he was saying and give a lovely nod to Mick and Dan in the way he did.

[@robinbennison9225]

Ultimate mastery over the instrument, without being in any way flashy, and clearly a very humble and engaging guy. Andy Timmons, you're incredible.

[@konnektlive]

Effortless flow of pure creativity, genuine musical expressions, and an incredible humbleness is what makes Andy a one of a kind musician, composer and guitar player. Wanna learn about touch sensitivity, dynamic nuances and chordal articulation? Carefully watch the effortless synergy between both hands. He is not just a great guitar player, but a musician and composer at heart. The way he is expressing emotions through his unique choice of notes and intervals is what makes his incredibly unique signature tone, not just his gears. Please never change Mr Andy Timmons ~peace

[@nikthefix8918]

Andy is looking more and more like David Ivor St. Hubbins. But the question is "How much more like David St Hubbins could Andy look?" The answer is "None - none more like David St Hubbins"... A rock music complement if ever there was one. (Do GSM!)

[@eaglerayrob]

I was listening to the first 25 minutes of this episode driving into the office, so I wasn't watching, just listening. And I teared up at exactly the place Dan did. Such beautiful melody, touch and tone. Now, back to finish watching this great episode.

[@benstime9427]

This was the best interview of a guitarist on any channel I have seen. Andy's soul-touching moment at the start and his use of pedals throughout made this a delightful and research-worthy watch. Not to mention how well you both sat and chimed in when necessary or to add colour, but never halted Andy from straying off on magnificent tangents. What an incredible player he is. Thank you recommendation page for suggesting this to me today. ❤

[@kcrknp]

He obviously can’t be a good player if he’s playing a post 1960 guitar.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahahaha!

[@popsplace0420]

Lololol....too rich. 🤣

[@scottrainsford_]

Been subscribed for ages but never commented - you guys have been sitting on this video for over a week now?! How dare you keep this from us ;) Extraordinary… and now I’m finally here thank you so much for your effort, passion and expertise - I’ve taken up the guitar again recently (haven’t touched since my teens) to keep up with my son and starting back at the beginnings I’m so invigorated by it. So to whole TPS team and incredible guests like Andy thank you for the inspiration - coming from a guy who only owns an acoustic! Love from New Zealand, Scott

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Scott!

[@billsherrington5996]

Love the way Mick and Dan are shaking their heads at Andy’s astonishing tone and playing. What a monster player he is!

[@ThatPedalShow]

It’s about the only response we can muster when it’s happening Bill. Truly in the presence of something far bigger than guitar playing here. We are lucky boys!

[@billsherrington5996]

@@ThatPedalShow I'd be exactly the same!

[@jpaw1325]

@@ThatPedalShow “the channel is wide open” when Andy plays guitar. Giving a voice to that which is unknown. What music is supposed to be. He’s an incredible musician. Great episode gentlemen.

[@SSvebor]

@@ThatPedalShow Boys, someone is using your thumbnail and is handing out fake prizes on telegram. Just a heads up. Cheers.

[@rodiebobwilliams1330]

Such a gracious player and spreader of his tone. I was very pleased to see the compressor, and the several gain stage paths and their dynamics.. Aces everywhere!

[@MrJuanchernandez]

@ThatPedalShow - Could you please post Andy’s Amp Settings for both Channels on the Mesa Lone Star? Thanks!

[@tcause]

Congrats Mick on the engineering here. Capturing such an authentic representation of what I can only imagine is one of the few “audience with god” moments. Andy is truly a great... among the Beck, Trucks, Lukather crowd where no matter how much you understand about guitar, you can’t fathom the level that the very few are at one with the instrument and the music. Thanks so much for this.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks Tony! I appreciate that. In one way it’s easy - the source is sooooo good, all I really have to do is not screw it up. Ha!! Aside from that we’re now at a point where we’re using zero plug ins or extra EQ on the guitars. Mics > Mic pres (minimal EQ) > recording machine. I have just got a lovely stereo analogue bus compressor and there’s a tiny bit of that in here too. Really happy with what we’re capturing these days. Thanks man!

[@qfz2112]

@@ThatPedalShow Which microphones are you using here? I know I've seen them used in this show a hundred times, but I don't remember what they are. They do an amazing job of capturing all the high-end details of Andy's pick attack.

[@GayCrimeDuck]

Yeah I was nearly ill from how good this one sounded I’m still shaking

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

Please add my voice to this particular chorus. Mick, you are *incredibly* good at your day job. Thank you for taking such good care of us.

[@chrisdavies9143]

Tony's absolutely right here Mick, you've absolutely nailed the sound here. I have a ridiculous set of headphones and this is one of the best things I've heard through it.

[@joaodanieldemello2137]

Dan has a great heart. God bless him. Its possible to see in this interview the pure goodness of this people that happen to play guitar.

[@richardrigsby5286]

Andy seems to be the most genuine guy. Love hearing him play, but also just love hearing him talk about his passion for music.

[@SilentJayBird]

Hahaha, just after the 6 minute mark, did anyone else notice Andy mentioning his cozy poncho liner in reference to having his delay sound off? "Here I am without my woobie."

[@ChrisPrested777]

Perhaps the most enjoyable 1 hour 13 minutes and 46 seconds ever. God Bless you all. Absolutely superb.

[@bradygoldman6319]

If you guys don't make a "50 Shades of Gain" t-shirt I will! LOL

[@schwabit989]

I can completely understand that pause that they took. Andy’s tone with the usage of the effects is absolutely beautiful to hear. Thank you to all for this wonderful video!

[@MicheleFranchini]

Andy Timmons is so on top of his game it's unbelievable. Can literally bring you to tears with a bending. And that tone...

[@sabrosapurr]

I didn't know Andy Timmons before this video. That bit that makes Dan cry is unbelievable.

[@Husabuse]

Every single time I watch that clip, I tear up. Unbelievable. I cannot imagine how you must’ve felt experiencing that live. Magic.

[@marinotomas]

Many times when my son is asleep and I'm home alone, I browse KZbin for guitar videos. Whenever I want to hear one of the most beautiful guitar tones ever created and one of the most refined playing styles I've ever heard, I keep coming back to this video. Dan and Mick create a perfect atmosphere and it all feels like a chat between friends (which they clearly are) and the result is phenomenal. A pleasure to watch this video again and again. And, finally, the piece that plays at minute 13:19 : God what a beauty!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Marino!

[@unclescott8792]

@ 45:12 Such a cool sound Well…the WHOLE thing was cool

[@45calypso]

An Englishman, an Australian and a American walk into a bar then another bar and another bar, being superstitious, after 12 bars they started again. Awesome!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahahah!

[@Musicsports]

I have the Halo and the new Keeley Muse AT. Incredible sound.

[@paulwatson9217]

This is a perfect example of how music can touch others soul. To move Dan an experienced musician to tears with the beautiful inflection of light/shade and amazing musicianship not to mention incredible effects and tone. Andy has a lot more going on than just a great guitarist and to top all that an incredible human being. It’s people like Andy that inspires me to work harder even though I could never achieve his level. Thank you Dan & Mick for sharing this.

[@robertneff2061]

This was a master class on tone!!! Thank you so much. Just awesome!!!

[@martmalbon]

I was just thinking, wow this is pretty moving stuff, this should happen to a 53 year old fart like me! Then Dan had to walk off and Mick stopped the show for a few minutes, and made me feel much better. Awesome stuff guys! Amazing feel, dynamics, and note choice from Andy! Does he ever play a bum note!? And on a more practical point, I love the idea of having the freedom to choose one pedal for the neck pickup and another for the bridge humbucker, that's a great tip, I have pedals that work well for one pickup in the same way, so I will experiment! thanks guys!

[@kennethlinton4432]

What an excellent episode. Could listen to Andy Timmons all day. Fantastic guitarist and thoughful commentator.

[@jmsantel]

Thanks TPS!!!! I see many asking, but IMO I think 13:16 is based on one of my favorite Chopin pieces: Chopin - Etude Op. 10 No. 3, sometimes called: Tristesse. Andy HAS to record this. Chills!!

[@Dzika_Astronomia]

it is very loosely based on Chopen's etude. One phrase is true to the original,but the rest seems to be Andy's. However, your comment made me to listen to the etude 3 times :-) But yes, you definitely pinpointed the source right and correctly:-)

[@jmsantel]

@@Dzika_AstronomiaThx. The more I listened to that section; the more I think he should record it. :D

[@mrblablablabla]

@@jmsantel he will! :) See the top comments

[@philby8]

Mmmh not really, there are a few similarites but at this point a whole lot of other musical pieces could be considered as "similar"

[@mrblablablabla]

@@philby8 you can disagree all you want, but Andy himself said it’s based on that exact Chopin etude, so...

[@dustyparker4806]

I totally would’ve cried too Dan! Dang it, I almost cried just watching you cry. I get it, it’s the tone but also a spiritual thing sitting that close to something like that because you can literally feel heat coming off of it. Since you possess so much knowledge on that blues breaker style transparent tone, I can imagine hearing it played so beautifully up close is unreal. Jealous! 😎 Best KZbin channel out there. Cheers.

[@joaodanieldemello2137]

I would cry too. Fucking good playing.

[@paulbellamy2810]

As long as I've been playing - 50 years now - I'll never be able to hold a candle to Andy Timmons, but by the cringe, is he ever inspirational. I love seeing/hearing players who are at the top of their game and Mr Timmons really brings it.

[@ScottWalker-uw3rp]

What a great video. Goosebumps listening to Andy play. The tone and his playing are just so great. Dan, you're a truly amazing person who should feel no shame showing your emotions like that. We all felt it!!! Cheers guys and thank you for this. I really needed it.

[@kentonschroer2347]

This man is literally a genius at the 14 minute mark I basically started to weep. The emotion in the playing, even on simple things is incredible.

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

Right there with you, Kenton. Astonishing and extraordinary. I didn't expect to cry today, and certainly not because of a beautiful guitar phrase. Stunning.

[@J_Drix]

I teared up at the same time Dan did - unexpectedly too. It's one of those things you can't really try to resist lol Just let the sound do it's thing. That was such a heavy, yet uplifting piece Andy played. There was intention in every single note. What a musician.

[@LaChartre]

Was it improvised? Or is it on one of his albums?

[@MrFINcredible]

@@LaChartre I'm sure I heard that it'll be on his next album!

[@astikiseisiu-tudrocinsi]

And frankly, it was such a simple melody, You knew where it will go, what will be the next note he will play - it was like we had this melody in us all a long, just forgot it over life’s struggles, our ego and fake goals. And suddenly Andy brings back to us this sudden realisation of what is important, this almost effortless harmony, a sense of calm that we could achieve by being in the moment and letting go of our worries for even just a brief moment…

[@GIBKEL]

Music is that emotional bridge to feelings we dare not expose in normal ordinary life. It has gotten me through more days and nights than I can admit. 🙏

[@kevinafflack]

What a great show! I had the good fortune of living and playing in Denton in the late 80's when Andy first came to Texas and trust me, he was every bit as good then. Just killing on a Squire Strat. His musical memory is outrageous. He used to perform "Stump the Guitarist" where for a $1 you could name any song and see if he knew it. Not only did he know it, he knew the entire solos note for note. Next time he's on you gotta try and stump him. Get your wad of $1s ready!

[@ThatPedalShow]

No way! That’s so cool!

[@kevinafflack]

@@ThatPedalShow He's still there! Try him. Trust me, every song and solo ever!

[@jrchanning]

What an incredible player Andy, such feel, such emotion in his notes, he can do more with one note than most can do with a thousand !!, Dan getting all emotional was such a moment, what a fantastic episode, will be checking out Andy's music :)

[@rob7563]

Anyone know the particular Ibanez model of guitar he's playing?

[@ThatPedalShow]

It’s his signature guitar 🎸 👍

[@horizontalblanking]

After watching this… I think I’m moving Andy into the same level as Jeff Beck for the ability to pull raw emotion out of his dynamics. Just floored. @Dan - Being that moved by music is a beautiful thing, and don’t ever stop letting it happen. For a period of time in my life (much was going on) I couldn’t listen to Jeff Beck’s version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” without bursting into tears. Music and emotion are so closely tied together; great to see you embrace it!

[@AndyCooper761]

That’s a great comment - I also think that Jeff and Andy both share a wonderful ear for melody.

[@gbbruno596]

I was thinking the exact same thing while watching the show. There is a certain Beck's quality in AT's playing and sense for dynamics.

[@ngsanfo7927]

@@Restringlo I think the comment said Jeff Beck? 🤔

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

The last time I was brought to tears by guitar (read: note selection, phrasing, pacing, execution, et al) happened while I heard David Gilmour, in person. This is the first time I've cried watching a performance on video. Mirror neurons notwithstanding, Andy's music is an emotional sledgehammer, wrapped in the softest feather pillow. Extraordinary.

[@Restringlo]

@@ngsanfo7927 lol it totally did lol I literally searched the internet only to find it was Jeff beck LOL I’m dead

[@jariaura7201]

As elements forming Andy's tone, I wonder what's the contribution of Andy's pickups, namely DiMarzio AT-1 humbucker and Cruiser humbucking singles, besides the pedals, amps and of course his exceptional playing.

[@hammyjammies]

Oh yeeeaaaaahhhhhh! Andy was one of the first discoveries I made through you chaps and he's always a joy to hear play and nerd out. I got myself an Angry driver because of him and naturally I make it sound nothing like him

[@kimmolingonheimo]

please dont make me buy a Boss Blues Driver WazaP, cause I already have the VERTEX Dynamic Distortion V2.....( would they work together?..., BTWay Andy Timmons´ guitar playin here resembles classical guitar, I really would like to hear him with a classical guitar, I bet he has one stickin out from his bac pocket..., H a haa. yes seriously. Cheers to Roberts Coffee. I mean Fripp, and John Scofield and Mick and Dan and Andy Summers n Timmons, there! it is notyet! Dan/man, its good to cry sumtimes...when a guitarist is near you playing nice and good! luv, K

[@nigeltufnel2645]

Ben Eller said it best: We all know there's no such thing as "the best tone," but Andy Timmons has it :)

[@petmoxey2177]

When Andy started playing that magical progression my eyes were flitting back and fourth between Dan and Mick. It really was something else. The tone; the note choices; the dynamics; just wow! 'Andy makes Dan cry (really)' will be one of those vids people will return to time and time again. Hearing that immediately makes you want to play guitar. Friday night in with the lads at TPS! I could wax lyrical for hours phwoar...

[@randomstuff4176]

I have filed it away and will watch that moment again every day for at least the next week. Momentous.

[@Jamesppatterson]

I hope you guys realize that you are living in your glory years right now. You are in the zone 💯percent. Soak it up and savor every minute of it!

[@SNAFU56]

SO I literally just plugged in the ATZ100 and went for a spin....... I was an advocate for buying mid range guitars and upgrading basically everything - custom wiring, better caps, electronics, hardware, pickups the lot. Logically I couldn't think that tonally there could be a big difference between expensive vs mid range......I mean it's the same wiring, same pickups, same electronics how big of a difference can there be right, if wood doesn't contribute to tone then they should sound the same more or less. The problem was I never bought and played an expensive guitar and boy was I wrong......my old guitar isn't even in the same universe as my new one, everything is better. Honestly I won't just talk BS I would have conceded if it was a rip off but..... playability is way better, ergonomics, resonance is out if this world......the dynamics super responsive and also super resonant and sustains when I play as soft as I physically can. The tone is warm, biggest difference for me is in the top end, high frequency response, warm, clear yet a smoothness that is difficult to explain. Hands down buy an expensive guitar, worth it. The two guitars that I compared are a heavily modded, and I mean edge rolled frets, oli neck, new everything, bass cut pot switch craft jack etc etc the freakin works......Ibanez RG2570Z Prestige vs Ibanez ATZ100-SBT......The ATZ100 worth every freakin penny......I would have paid double to be honest. Awesome experience, one that I'll remember forever, and I'm not even kidding.

[@alexmbrenner]

I’ve been an Andy fan since 1991. He’s become one of the tastiest players out there. He can play anything. Awesome show!!!

[@DarrenPrice333]

That part that made Dan cry! Was it a song or made up? It was beautiful 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@MegaTubescreamer]

nonesense, its all interesting thats the long and short of TPS, IN CONTEXT 😇.. moreover, dan shows us all what "feeling music" can do bless him, and look how concerned and protective both andy and mick were, unabashed empathy, so cool 👍 brilliant show chaps, (how did i miss this one?)

[@gunnerdesron]

When you go to heaven and stand at the gates it will be Andy Timmons tone that will usher you through. Simply angelic!

[@Akapickles]

Since I won’t be able to afford a proper Ric. It’s making me consider some toaster pickups in my ES-135 It really is time that Ricenbacker join the 20th century and allow their prices to be listed. I really think they could do well with an upper end import guitar.

[@riccardobasso5578]

I have listened to so much music, so many guitarists in my life, but the Magic that Timmons creates from the minute 13:17 ... is unique! A little bit of Morricone inside. Thank you

[@ashitaka2755]

Is it a song or did he play this often ? Its crazy good

[@hybridnoisebloom]

Morricone. What a great shout!

[@walleviolencia]

I cant believe I actually learned and played almost the hole piece by Timmons. Nothing like he does it, but I have til death to try! 13-15min is Beyond Guitars and tone, Its music. Dont bother finding the tone if you dont have something to express.

[@denmar355]

I’ll watch this again and again. Thanks so much for having Andy on again. He’s an incredible artist and a finer human. I’ve met him several times, and he is always the nicest and most humble regular guy. What you see in the emotional response is what I’ve experienced every time I’ve seen him play. Such a special guy on his instrument. Great music education but a better ear. Best TPS ever! This one and the Greg Koch episode go down as the two best shows ever. Thank you Dan and Mick for presenting this great platform for us all to learn from and enjoy!

[@damonkatos4271]

I 1st saw Andy Timmons playing on the side of an Ice Cream shop at a local music fest in Denton Texas when he seemed to be about 21. He was playing thru a Seymour Duncan amp and a delay I think. He was playing some beck and EJ tunes.

[@benchan32]

This is exactly what I needed for tonight’s gig… I’ve been so uninspired and out of love with music in the past couple of months and it’s induced the black dog in a way I haven’t had in a long time. Thank you to the 3 of you for inspiring me to get the big board out for tonight again. I’m going to try and find the passion through the music again. Love yas Xoxox

[@Robstafarian]

I had no idea that Andy Timmons used one of Steve Fryette's amps so recently. i wonder whether a Synergy SYN-1 chassis and one of the Fryette preamp modules would suit him for such gigs, and I would love to hear him play an amp so profoundly different than a Mesa.

[@RandyWillcox]

Every time Andy comes to NYC, I go see him at the Iridium, as you gents know. Ben Eller nailed it a couple years ago when he said, "We all know there's no such thing as the best guitar tone in the world, but Andy Timmons has it."

[@chrisharbin623]

I know this is an older vid, but I just found it. One word....WOW! Like all your vids but this one stands out big-time.

[@BV_Beve]

such a great TPS video one of the epic ones in the TPS Video Vault !! Chapeau l'artistes !! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 bravo mes amis ! ... box of tissues in the post Dan :)

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you BV! X

[@blacksheep4060]

AT faat becoming my favourite guitar player. Not just cos of his playing but seems incredibly good guy.

[@adamizakaya]

Dan having a genuine emotional reaction to Andy's playing might be the greatest thing on YT rn.

[@JoelPerez-su9gf]

Hi, great video. Love the Halo with the blues driver combination. I saw a Neunaber immerse in the pedalboard, When Andy use that pedal?I would like to know if he use it with the Halo at some point.

[@geebee9977]

This is honestly amongst the greatest lessons I have ever received in how to approach a guitar as a musical instrument in general. It's not only about how to shape the tone. What you gentlemen don't say (but can be clearly seen) is just as important as what you say and present. Your passion, dedication, talent, wisdom and humbleness is what occasionally creates these fabulous moments worth living for. We have experienced several of those in this episode.

[@stringstroker2227]

Shout out to Brian at the Guitar Sanctuary! And that lovely Keeley Halo Dual Echo that he helped me with! and to our local Guitar Hero, Mr. Andy Timmons!

[@brandonhoffa8275]

It's great to see how passionate you guys are about music, tone and playing! Incredible video! Love it!

[@timanderson5723]

Came to check out the bracket Andy is using to support the guitar on his leg. Tim Pierce mentioned Andy was using one.

[@audiophilssociety]

O man... what a pleasure to watch this episode. Dan... You’re an amazingly humble person. So passionate, so emotional about the beauty of music and playing. Thanks Mick and Andy too! Love your show! Really love your show! Carry on 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎸🎸🎸

[@dwcsystems]

Dan made me cry now !! :(

[@karl1949]

Captured a special moment there.... Did I heard the opening to Answered Prayer!?

[@ezragonzalez8936]

Dan has such a man crush on Andy just hear him giggle like a schoolgirl! lol

[@1917Jacob]

Has anyone noticed that Mick looks like Kevin de Bruyne's younger brother?

[@birdsfabulous]

Man the way Andy blends in "shreddy" techniques in his playing like trem flutters etc...but it never sounds forced or for the sake of flash is amazing. Like every single note expression HAS to be there..soo unbelievably talented amd musical. Top tier!!

[@jeffreylbfd]

36:37 - I bought a Halo, I opened up the box, and there it was!~. My experience exactly!

[@periloustemple8290]

Wow. One of the best shows ever - and just life changing guitar playing. Good grief. If I can recover and see if I should still play, he's really got me rethinking my position on that treble bleed. Wow. I also love the love that exudes from this whole show. The greatest musical things I know came from TPS.

[@ron3676]

Very interesting,,,reverb is made from delays,,,(Micro-Delays),,,AWESOME pedal,,,Thanks Andy ,Halo is on my list of pedals to get. - RJ.

[@paulcollingridge8387]

I simply love the grins across D&M's faces when he goes into that other world.... You know you're doing OK when that happens. Well that set the bar for next Friday!

[@Dave-nm3xc]

That music Andy was playing touched my soul too. Andy Wood does stuff like that as well.