Barrie Cadogan On His '55 Les Paul & 60s ES-345

[@strangebirdsir]

This was one of the most enjoyable videos of someone talking about their guitars that I’ve watched in a long time. Maybe it was the quiet English accent, maybe it was the amazing vintage Gibsons. Either way, I’d watch this guy talk about guitars all day long.

[@sebbo1496]

all of the above plus super tasty chops

[@wildmutha9336]

@@sebbo1496 Yeahh Barrie iz TOP! :) W.

[@dd52161]

or maybe u fancy him. bit weird m8.

[@Richard_Lush]

Same here. Barry is excellent. He actually mods his guitars to play em. He’s a musician not a collector 👍

[@zacharysmith4334]

the only people who think like this are repressed homosexuals - just embrace who you are m8 and enjoy the video.@@dd52161

[@MrCElk]

I always appreciate a guitar player who shapes their tone by the considered use of volume and tone controls on the instrument. Lovely expressive playing, thanks.

[@obscurebandfan]

It seems to be a lost art in the era of stacked over drives, channel switching amps and the like.

[@jltrem]

I'm always reminded of a video with Joe Bonamassa in which he points to the control knobs on the Les Paul he's holding and says, "These are on here for a reason."

[@rupertradar7424]

I love how he's so passionate, incredibly talented and yet so humble. He makes it look all so easy, so I plug my guitar in all inspired...... and admire Barrie all the more!!

[@reijerlincoln]

What a lovely guy and great player. I love how he goes after the cleaner fifties sound instead of the dirtier sixties and later sounds. Nice tone of voice and guitar.

[@benjohnson4810]

I don't think i've heard of this cat before, but i like his playing and tone. Nothing better than simple, beautiful, taste in music & HOW it's played.

[@galetinm]

Johnny Marr recommended him to Matt Johnson to play in The The instead of him. Johnny couldn't do it because of his solo work. He's really great.

[@slaterslater5944]

Never watched Better Call Saul then? :-)

[@benjohnson4810]

@@slaterslater5944 Never. Haven't watched Breaking Bad either. I'm not sure why.

[@slaterslater5944]

@@benjohnson4810 Lucky man! Wish I could watch it for the first time again. Try the first episode of BB - if it's your kind of thing it will grab you immediately. (Don't be tempted to start with BCS, despite the awesome Barryness if the theme tune)

[@benjohnson4810]

@@slaterslater5944 I'll check it out sometime. Thanks. I'm late to the party on so many things related to popular culture/current events.

[@fossilmatic]

If only more guitar players and demos were like this.

[@90sPunkRockCovers]

Man that '55 is a thing of beauty.

[@RealReado]

Not only an incredible guitar player, but an all round top bloke too. Had the pleasure of seeing Little Barrie live before Virgil passed away and then chatting to the band afterwards. They were extremely humble and grounded.

[@vylkenzonk7941]

What a lovely soul he has...musical heart and mind.

[@garydunn1394]

I can’t believe 29 people pressed the dislike button. Barrie is a great player with a great sound and loves talking about his guitars, what is there to dislike?

[@guillaumegouyer8393]

Thank you Guitarist ! You're doing an amazing job with this guy.

[@TheCombatMedicBand]

I just love re-watching this video. Incredible tones on dream guitars. Amazing.

[@B1gstar14]

Just saw The The last week and Barrie was playing like a legend!

[@richiejanderson13]

Made the The The London gig for me last night. Exceptional guitarist

[@underground_man]

I didn't know this guy before this vid, but I am amazed at his playing. Thanks for doing this interview, Guitarist!

[@JohnWDGTandTele]

I’m really liking all of the guitar demos that I am seeing this guy do! What a great talent and he actually knows how to use the volume control!

[@corneliuscrewe8165]

A ‘55 Custom is my dream guitar, and that one sounds amazing.

[@uboweeg]

Saw Barrie play with The The last year with these guitars - fantastic player.

[@pamcm1098]

Me too, about 10 ft. in front of me at Brooklyn Steel. Blown away. Met him at the Inertia Variations too.

[@afterglow2020]

Maybe two of the coolest guitars I've ever seen. Guy has good taste.

[@tigertigerpantherfox3714]

8:52 "Better call Saul intro on that very guitar! Tasty!!

[@thenewmedic]

Dang, I definitely thought he played that on a Jazzmaster.

[@hangingchad_]

I thought it was a Gretsch this whole time! Then I heard a Little Barrie song in season two, and I thought that was definitely the guitarist for Better Call Saul, and I guess I was right. I've been obsessed with that quacky tone in the Better Call Saul intro since the moment I first heard it.

[@stuarthannay3370]

I was in a bar in London watching Jim Jones doing a covers night with 'special guests'. Barrie walked in and a friend of mine who is a compendium of knowledge about music said, 'we are in for a treat tonight'. Barrie got on stage and was absolutely immense. A very nice/humble chap too.

[@PIPA1302]

never realized how good Barrie was, despite listening to primal scream all my teens, amazing

[@MrGus937]

Never heard of him, but he’s a incredibly talented guy and his tone is sweet as hell

[@defshepherd9042]

The Leslie Paul is a tone rocket, its great to hear guitars played and operated by a talented guy who knows what he's doing 🚀👍

[@DP-hn6rl]

My God, that 345 is do tie for!🖤

[@hearpalhere]

Wow! I've never heard of Barrie before but I will be checking out his music. What a fantastic player and great tones! Thanks for a great video.

[@paulw6126]

5:26 that's exactly the sort of novice I'd love to become!!

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

Lol I know. What an asshole. I have been trying to figure that shit out for months and have gotten virtually nowhere.

[@Burtronic]

I was literally just thinking the exact same thing!

[@mattycee5412]

Was lucky enough to get hold a 55 reissue the neck pick up and blend is amazing for jazz.... so clear

[@caster3283]

Top East Midlands lad and one of the best players in the country.

[@nosferatu7325]

That Les Paul sounds phenomenal. Nice player as well!

[@johnmirabile3535]

My opinion the tastiest guitarist around,,,,,he has that bounce, when he plays....Great touch, great ear, great style....

[@arthurc1971]

Amazing, so many tones and such sweet playing, what a cool cat.

[@DwainDwight]

Man this guy can play. wonderful feel.

[@thedoc1210]

two amazing guitars and a top class player........

[@philjackson519]

Magnificent Instruments very pleasurable thank you for your presentation .Historic sounds .

[@fugamantew]

He wrote the intro to #BetterCallSaul !!! Awesome.

[@binface9]

Makes sense after watching this video

[@binface9]

(Wrote that message before he mentions and plays the BCS theme.)

[@ginaalwaysavip1177]

What beautiful sound through a cell phone. I'd love to hear this beauty live. What a gift we have for a savior that's so important for history!

[@j_freed]

It's a sumptuous sound on JBL audio monitors. Except when he rests the 335 against his lavalier mic, LOL. Then he's all muffled... nice audio work on set I would say, overall.

[@leftchicago]

I don't know if there is a cooler guitar than a 50's LP Custom with yellowed binding. It just tells a story.

[@Vichedges]

An old white LP Custom is cooler IMO.

[@laurieharper1526]

Fine player and a thoughtful guy.

[@greymurdock2]

Man, That sound you got is so dreamy... you bastard.

[@bobbydubmusic5190]

Having those two guitars, I feel like you could literally play anything you want and sound like a million dollars doing it. I have watched this video several times because the tones and the playing are so exquisite!

[@koski666]

That some lovely tones here, also thanks to a great player!

[@SouthpawSatch]

Why is Barrie not a better known guitarist? He is an incredible player

[@simonplimbley5778]

Great host - really like this guy .... Interesting to listen to 👍🎸

[@stevenedwards4470]

I loved every second of this.

[@johndoug4794]

I see Barrie Cadogan I click and i like!

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

Love this blokes sound awesome And I’m a Notts lad too 👍🎸

[@heymrguitarman7637]

What a tasty player. Really interesting style. Awesome

[@pg123ab]

Great player, he has so many good guitars....thank you for sharing

[@mariodriessen9740]

That 345 reminds me a lot of my beloved black ES-347 of the eighties. These guitars are 'sleepers', 'cause you can get them fairly cheap and in my opinion the 347 is the best 335 type guitar Gibson ever made. Maple neck, ebony fretboard, some other upgrades and it has the single coil switch, so that makes them really versatile. I wouldn't trade mine for the world.

[@joecooper7803]

347’s are cool lot of people don’t know about them think they’re a 335 somone drilled an extra hole in 👍

[@richard3542]

Man you have a beautiful touch on the guitar! A lot of the tone is in your fingers!

[@gregorysmith5375]

One thing I noticed about Barrie is when he starts a lick then gets half way in and just when you think his about to really dig in, he stops and talks😅...man play that thing! He is really good.

[@whimpypatrol5503]

The 330 is a killer and my favorite (demoed in another video).

[@MrBossei]

Wonderful player! Wonderful tones!

[@daijones101]

Very inspiring player. My bag for sure

[@CarstenGoeke]

Simply a great sound! I was immediately hooked, when i heard the Intro of Better Call Saul. :)

[@DavidThorpeMFT]

Great sounds from wonderful old guitars. Has to be said that such a player would sound terrific even on a £99 Strat knock-off. Refreshing attitude he has, too, very much a musician rather than just a guitarist.

[@SilverDelta]

Vintage Gibsons are the best. I love his playing!

[@mdb60]

Really dig this video... and his playing. You can tell he loves music, he has a great knowledge on genres, and players. A student of the game ... very very kool 🙏

[@aaronbrown0417]

Both of his guitars sound incredibly good as good as that burst he played.

[@alejandroangeles8587]

These are the 2 most beautiful Gibsons I've ever seen...

[@DelScully]

this dude is awesome!

[@neilhampson]

That thing sounds absolutely gorgeous.

[@_sounds_abound_]

Master of the axe. Watch all his other vids.

[@Grant_Ferstat]

What a great pair...

[@johnbarber3499]

I'm a big Gibson fan as well, but the value of them has just gotten out of reach for a working stiff. They both sound incredible, and you are a great player and deserve them as you will record and perform with them and we can enjoy them for ever. Thank You for sharing

[@MrTim360]

Love Barries playing

[@jimsy5530]

That LP with Bigsby must way an absolute tonne!

[@musicofanatic]

This is no 1970s guitar; this is from mid-1950. Most of them did not weight much more than 8 lbs back then; Bigsby adds a little.

[@j_freed]

​@@musicofanatic - the LP was officially designed for construction with lightweight mahogany in the beginning. In fact Les wanted the body woods reversed, maple with a mahogany cap and Gibson refused the request due to the extreme weight.

[@musicofanatic]

@@j_freed Yeah, that's not accurate...

[@pierre-olivierturmel1705]

Lovely guitars and very talented young man! 😎

[@paulcooper5748]

Love it.

[@Judsonian]

Adding to the list: Guitarists I Want to Spend a Day With

[@elwrongo]

my new guitar mentor/hero

[@misubi]

Beautiful guitars. Wow

[@andytraverse]

Great guy, great player. The '55 Les Paul sounds so fat & warm, amazing.

[@robameem2243]

This guy has the coolest guitars and is an insane player

[@doctordox6278]

Barrie is one of the most unique guitar players in existence. Hes like, playing classic shit, but its weird and wacky in the best possible way. Such a fucking treasure

[@whimpypatrol5503]

Cadogan can get more tone variety out of just an amp straight than I can get out of my helix. I suspect he could do the same magic whatever gear he was playing thru.

[@Wileylikethehawk]

Wow. Tasty playing, lovely vintage tones, cool guitars, and a knowledgeable player. What else do you want?

[@Snapjockey]

Fine interview.

[@piotrtrypus]

That theme from Better Call Saul.. :) Lovely playing!

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

Barrie from Vintage and rare in Tin pan alley..didnt recognise you.zzThis is your neighbour from across the road saying hello.

[@reverb508]

This guy can play!

[@jamesgibson3242]

Rock Around The Clock was played on a Gibson ES-300 by jazz guitarist Danny Cedrone. He died shortly after recording RATC and was replaced by another jazz guitarist Franny Beecher who played the same model that Barrie is playing. The whereabouts of Franny's guitar is unknown so maybe Barrie's is Franny's and we just don't know it.

[@keseysvenisonchili]

I've got an epiphone copy of that '55, it's one of my favorites, so many different tones inside. One day when this COVID mess is over and I feel safe enough to spend $200 I'll upgrade and put a real staple pu in the neck to make it more authentic.

[@peterdvideos]

He just played the guitar riff from Better Call Saul! Is he the guy who played it? Sounds like it.

[@shireenvandenberg2773]

Yes, he wrote it and played it with that very same guitar. There's also a full song by now if you're interested. 'Better Call Saul' by Little Barrie - that's his band. One version you could find on KZbin and the second (improved, if you ask me) version was recorded for 'Death Express', Little Barrie's latest album (2017). Top quality album.

[@bengalvin9932]

GOD DAMN THAT 55 LP IS BEAUTIFUL!!!! AND SOUNDS JUST AS GOOD!!!! look at it on the couch 7:00 i think i just made a mess in my pants!!

[@terrytrapp4585]

Great player and a no bullshit down to earth fella

[@alanhowell3646]

How have I never heard of this guy until now. Awesome player.

[@roderickbalt8993]

When I heard the intro to 'Better call Saul' it struck me how great the song was! And thought it was a Gretsch!

[@Vichedges]

Yeah, I had no idea who this guy is but I recognized that song.

[@Seth_Benjamin]

Sounds dope! Would be awesome to have one day

[@billsedge7360]

The boy certainly can play

[@elvisdumbledore1571]

He is the closest thing to Hendrix I've ever heard. Barrie your playing is unbelievable I almost want to screem WHY DID YOU STOP THAT !!!

[@cgavin1]

When you have no idea who Barry Cadogan is and you're loving the video and then he plays the BCS theme and you're like, "Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!" :)))))

[@richardbrown9069]

Barrie is god!!!!

[@wildmutha9336]

Barrie Plays Guitar for Real * * * Love it :) * Mojo . . W.

[@benink5690]

Calle crazy but I'd take any ES guitar over the equal Les Paul from same year(s) Correction: I'd take the Les Paul and sell it and buy two ES

[@markwright9352]

It’s a shame you’ve not covered Barrie’s philippe dubreuille white jazzmaster hybrid guitar be interesting to hear about that one too!!

[@Burtronic]

I’m lucky enough to have a 2008 R9, if I’m ever lucky enough to afford another custom shop, it will either be a 56 gold top or a 55 custom reissue.

[@martered2674]

Just perfect, an absolute joy to listen to. Many people think of a les paul as a rock hard machine, but a pair of paf’s can deliver much more than that. I mostly play my lp’s overdriven due to the repertoire of my band, but i enjoy it the most played clean on the verge of breakup at home. With the p90’s you get into the single coil chime land but with a wider spectrum than a fender, not the same thing tho, they have their own stuff going. Most importantly, when a guitarist like Barrie gets his hands on any guitar, the instrument shines at its best.

[@j_freed]

The gold-hardware guitars up through the mid-60s can have PAFs in one or both positions. The nickel-plated ones dried up in 1962, PAT# s are still great though of course.

[@doctordox6278]

Thats not totally correct. I have a 63 335 with a PAF in the neck. And ive seen many 63's in my time with PAF's, usually just one. But 100% by 64 they were gone

[@AD-zw6nn]

S'all Good Man