Playing The American Music Awards - Ask Zac 213

Today I share the story of playing the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special with Brad Paisley. He had a new single, "Truck Still Works," and wanted to fill things out with another guitar player. I lay out what I did to learn the guitar parts he wanted covered, the experience of playing on the show, and the gear that I used.
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[@herringbone72]

All of the Ask Zac episodes before the AMA show can be considered pre-CBS!

[@bwhit716]

Just watched the performance and there you were you handsome devil, ha. Sound was perfect, great to see you and Brad together again.

[@worldgonewrong2049]

Super story Zac! I'm looking forward to your segment on that nice guitar too! cheers

[@thesongwritersjourney]

Zac, I really enjoyed this video for so many reasons. That tele looks/sounds awesome - looking forward to that video. Really appreciated talk about back-lining. I've heard of times where artists/players will reject a back-lined amp because its a dog. Made me wonder how often one has to live with it versus requesting a change out. In this case, your AC30 worked well, but what if it didn't sound good - could you get a different amp?

[@THEItchybruddah]

Not only does Brad’s stock go up every time he plucks you into some adventure, but so does yours. Bummed we never crossed paths sittin on the deck at the Bongo Java. Can’t wait to see the Glaser build!

[@jamesmaxwell5415]

Thanks for the great video! I’m stuck in a waiting room so it is a great treat 😊

[@telecasterbear]

Thanks for taking us on the ride. I also make charts as I am learning a song by ear.

[@benpuss]

Just a fascinating look behind the scenes… enjoyed hearing about it tremendously!

[@johntaylor2190]

Loved hearing about this!

[@zpick3067]

Thanks Zach ! Very interesting video and what a COOL guitar! I have a friend who has two Glaser guitars with g and b benders and they are top notch! I’m looking forward to your upcoming video on your Glaser.

[@tomkozic8505]

Great video Zac! Brought back memories of doing a lot of TV with Eddie Rabbitt..hurry up and wait…dressing rooms…Great stuff

[@jasonpitts8395]

That is a nice guitar. I never knew there were so many intricate parts to songs.

[@kiragina.7152]

Very cool, Zac. Beautiful guitar.

[@masterWindu_01]

This is so interesting. It’s really interesting to get a look at a secondary guitar part. Usually that’s something you never see but yet something that’s so important if your in a band where your not no. 1

[@therealkevinmcnally]

Hey Zac, when you joined Brad's band for this award show, did you bring your own in-ears? Or are you playing with a floor monitor?

[@IquanaMaster]

Thanks for sharing how the sausage is made.

[@francescodefendi3201]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="325">05:25</a> 1 5 6 4 with or without youuuuu! With or without you ….ah.. ah.. I can’t liiiiive.. with or without you.. 😄😊🤘🏼

[@ronrumsey3205]

Thanks, Zac! Cool stuff!

[@bmorris2019]

How cool!

[@what1864]

that is one great looking guitar, you and or brad should start a guitar company ....

[@chrisquinn9104]

New guitar? Maybe I’ll watch the whole video and see

[@louisdombrowski4198]

👍🎸