Can Dave Simpson Become John Mayer Using Affordable Pedals?

Can Dave Simpson become John Mayer & without a PRS SE Silver Sky? We've given Dave a lot of affordable pedals from brands like Boss, TC Electronic & Tone City. Now, he must choose which pedals to use and become John Mayer! | tinyurl.com/y6gf2w7c
» Tone City Bad Horse Overdrive Pedal | tinyurl.com/y3k79s3w
» TC Electronic Zeus Drive Overdrive Pedal | tinyurl.com/yypcoqom
» Tone City Blues Man Overdrive Pedal | tinyurl.com/y2s47ejg
» Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Overdrive Pedal | tinyurl.com/y2oo659x
» Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini Overdrive Pedal | tinyurl.com/y2ptzf94
» Electro Harmonix East River Drive Guitar FX Pedal | tinyurl.com/y6oww6v3
» Fender Level Set Buffer Pedal | tinyurl.com/y38kxqb2
» TC Electronic HyperGravity Mini Multiband Compressor | tinyurl.com/y4eydt9k
» TC Electronic Flashback 2 Mini Delay Pedal | tinyurl.com/yyh273vt
» TC Electronic Echobrain Analog Delay | tinyurl.com/y35nw4pa
» Tone City Funny Boy AutoWah Pedal | tinyurl.com/y4qzu8x4
Guitar & Amp Used:
» Squier FSR Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster in Purple Metallic | tinyurl.com/yxdkkndd
» Fender Champion 50XL in Black | tinyurl.com/y5565287
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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 Intro Playing
» 0:17 What are We Doing Today?
» 3:02 What Pedals are We Using?
» 7:40 Let's Pick an Overdrive!
» 18:37 Let's Pick a Delay
» 22:32 Let's Try the Compressor & AutoWah
» 28:06 Dave Simpson Becomes John Mayer!
» 30:58 Final Overview
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[@benjaminsealey6811]

It would be great if Dave, (and one other such as Rabea or Pete,) could take over the Sounds Like series properly. Would love to see him going round the shop, choosing the gear etc. Dave would be really good at closing out the best bits of cheaper gear.

[@ChrisBlackTV]

Double that, I'd love to watch it ❤️

[@lukapatarcic2756]

That would be awesome

[@auntjenifer7774]

I second and third this !

[@_RLP]

Agree 100%.

[@peterbaker3878]

Me too me too 🤪😂

[@ericwilliamson9869]

I love that you are giving Dave his own segment. He’s the best!

[@billsedge7360]

He sure is , 👍

[@istvandejesus]

Cannot agree more

[@Little960]

I totally approve that👍

[@400_billion_suns]

Love the guy. So nice to see him getting new opportunities like this!

[@bewaremusic3933]

Please do a "Can Dave Simpson Become SRV Using Affordable Pedals?" That would be mental!

[@starbell9962]

Just get a tube Screamer and a vox v847 you should be able to get close

[@WoodyNWUK]

Love Dave. Just seems the sort of bloke you could grab a coffee with and talk crap about guitars for hours. Loving these segments, we need more Dave on Andertons. Great player, PLEASE get him in a jam with Danish Pete before too long.

[@jmanson3310]

I'd love to see Dave sound like Dave Gilmore on a budget. Just an iconic tone that is very unique and achievable.

[@benhawkinsguitar]

^ this

[@b10t3rr0r]

Rabea did that already. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2rSmoGcrJ6napo

[@lapelcelery42]

@@b10t3rr0r Yeah, but we want to see someone achieve it.

[@jmanson3310]

@@b10t3rr0r Yeah I know I've seen all the 'sounds like' videos. We are in a new era now and I'd like to see his take on it. Something unique about these videos is that there is no set budget it is just the cheapest possible. I'd like to watch that.

[@stevefranpimblett8257]

@@lapelcelery42 Rabea did :)

[@Chord_The_Seeker]

As fun as these videos are I still really miss “Sound Like”.

[@KeeperOfPoops]

hopefully it'll return in march

[@sourav2328]

I think if they include that picking up items section...like what made them choose those from the shop it would be even more entertaining. Although I must say this is very accurate, and David is such a good guitarist. This is just a suggestion to spice it up 😅

[@TheDanification]

Yeah, why did they stop?

[@KeeperOfPoops]

@@TheDanification in 2020 is was obviously the pandemic, then in 2021 idk but I do know Bea hurt his leg at somepoint which probably put it off for a while, hopefully it'll be back this year! if not then i'm gonna cry

[@DARKOvibrations]

@@TheDanification covid

[@rudzy81]

I can't get over how good the Squier and the amp sound by themselves.

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

That was fantastic. I’d love to see Dave do a Gary Moore or Rory Gallagher pedal test

[@mr.s5333]

Love Dave, he's my kind of person. No fuss, no ego, very knowledgeable and passionate about his guitar playing.

[@andrewbarb9768]

The tone without pedals sounds pretty on point.

[@digitalchris6681]

Half an hour of pure joy. Not a fan of Mayer overall, but I do admire his guitar skills and "sound". Well done Dave, and thanks to Andertons for this video format.

[@CentaurusRelax314]

Same here-not sure why i seem to watch so many 'Mayer tone' videos when i don't really like his music. I do like his tone, though. And the exuberance with which his fans pursue it.

[@jeffhershberger]

Dave is one of my favorite people in the world and it is so great to see him out and about and happy as well! Good show Dave!

[@scotcruickshank7445]

GOOD GRAVY! Dave doing his hybrid Mayer Frusciante thing sounded awesome, the high water mark of this series will ultimately be sound like Dave Simpson!

[@melwynz]

Loved the "Sounds like" Series, but this new version is a lot more satisfying because it shows the entire process of how the pedals are picked i order to sound like the intended guitarist. Also, Dave is very good, loved the Frusciante video.

[@tornadofire1454]

True and definitely agree with, but I did like when they went through the shop and looked at all the different gear as well

[@davidjameschamberlain]

I say, why not have both

[@raceface_m2579]

Love how you guys have videos for everyone- whether affordable or or not, you guys give credit where it’s due. Love Continuum for guitar stuff from Mayer. Lyrics wise, it’s The Search for Everything.

[@evelbasturd5692]

Dave is such a jewel. TA for doing this guys. Excellent way to demonstrate you don't always have to buy a name. Really good view and killer tones/playing.

[@FloridaManRacer]

A follow up with the PRS SE Silver Sky and affordable pedals doing the Sob Rock album with Dave would be EPIC!

[@GerryBlue]

But that guitar is $500 pounds more than this Squier one, which I think sounds pretty good

[@stephennnnnnnnnnnn]

That guitar is not "affordable".

[@trentwalker9223]

That ain’t an affordable guitar my dude

[@cgavin1]

@@GerryBlue It would if the low E didn't buzz like a chainsaw.

[@FloridaManRacer]

​ @Trent Walker ​ @Stephen Adams @@GerryBlue It's $849.99 in the US, VS $3,500 for the American PRS. THAT'S Affordable in relative comparison...

[@jonnycreelman3562]

Love Dave Simpson. Fantastic player and lovely guy. Hope to see him on the channel more!

[@boundlessquestvideo]

Just bought my first Les Paul thanks to HOURS of all the Andertons vids. Thank you guys so much! Much love to Dave Simpson's playing too!!

[@thebaneofyourexistence.3377]

What did you get?

[@boundlessquestvideo]

@@thebaneofyourexistence.3377 Les Paul Studio from 2018 w p90 pickups - it’s great

[@thebaneofyourexistence.3377]

@@boundlessquestvideo yesss! Sounds wicked, enjoy it brother.

[@bradbloes]

I love seeing Dave on this channel! I always enjoy his 30 min jam intros on his channel/videos :)

[@akwamarsunzal]

Daves face at the start when Anderson says that hes giving a get out clause in case there is no more..... Classic! Of course there was more fool!!! Good Gravey!

[@jameskesler1930]

I agree, it's great you gave Dave the opportunity to be on your channel. He's well deserved!

[@1916JAD]

Just watching Dave be let loose in the shop would be fascinating! His enthusiasm for everything guitar is brilliant to see.

[@peterbaker3878]

Lee your Awesome mate! Dave so happy to see you doing these videos for Andertons. I'm So Stoked about this series haha!

[@paultaylor2968]

Great addition to your channel. Dave is a such a wealth of knowledge

[@CJLaw945]

It's as simple as this: WE NEED MORE DAVE!

[@akamagregor1587]

I am loving this series!! Please keep em coming!

[@alanbeesby8914]

YES!!!! It’s the episode so be been waiting for!!! 🎸😎

[@wearethebored]

I love the subtle mention of the Psychosomatic Drive. I had to look it up before I remembered what it really was.

[@Blues-man.]

Really enjoy these videos wit Dave, he is such a valuable asset to the guitar player family.

[@samwheeler-brown7458]

Dave is a legend. Epic player and what a bloke. Plus he plays the licks we all want to hear through these rigs. Really helpful hearing him play when comparing to my own sound

[@bigthewig9624]

Very enjoyable series with Dave and the captain .

[@michaellubatti2202]

Haven’t clicked on a video so fast in a while. I’m absolutely LOVING these videos with Dave! A couple cool ideas I think would be Mick Mars, Gary Moore and SRV

[@matzer8846]

Dave ... the "does it all and nails it" guitar man! Thanks so much for sharing this! 👍

[@thomasperry7587]

Dave is always an inspiration to see you play.

[@adamsan7494]

Amazing, keep Dave on the channel.

[@mitchwessell2167]

I love Dave. Dave’s the man and a total inspiration. I love this series. Wouldn’t it be insane if you were able to actually get Mayer and have him sound like him on a budget. That shit would break the internet

[@FS-fn9uf]

Love Dave! These are nice videos for the realistic tone one can expect

[@stevegroves]

Love this series! this is the stuff that really helps folks in choosing and trying gear, and of course the fab Dave Simpson is the man for the job! Someone stated earlier lets see Danish Pete and Dave have a jamming session man that would be awesome! Let them choose the gear from the shop go on you know that would make a great vid!

[@dbo4506]

Thoroughly enjoying these videos with Dave. One because they’re awesome! And two, I just love seeing Dave kicking goals. I’m a fan of him as human before im a Fan of his guitar skills.

[@richardchardchard]

Keep the Dave videos coming!!

[@campervanzoso]

Loving these Dave Simpson videos. 👍

[@robertcross5402]

Loving the videos with Dave! What a great guy! And an incredible player! Would love to hear his cheap pedals to sound like Hendrix 😁

[@jonmatthews4254]

Tremendous as always Dave.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Continuum is a masterpiece. It’s up there easily as the greatest album of all time. In that top 100ish list.

[@ZL1LoVeR]

Agreed, and no other Mayer album compares

[@mcleroy1967]

Nobody ever does Who Did You Think I Was. One of John’s more rock songs with a definite Jimi vibe. I could listen to Dave play all day long!

[@irrsinnrainer]

I really like this series. Especially the selection process of the pedals and the reasoning behind every choice. Also Dave is a great guitarist.

[@rob9340]

Great ear, and fantastic playing Dave! Love your work Bro!

[@richardgardner8885]

Love this!!! Daves playing is amazing.

[@justjames1138]

These videos are definitely helping me get musically inspired first thing in the morning. Thanks guys! I'm sure I'll get into John Mayer some day, but it hasn't happen yet. Bless 'im. Shall give "Continuum" a try, for sure. Keep on truckin'!

[@timchalmers1700]

Yes, this series with Dave is tons of fun.

[@jeflammering5620]

loves your video,s for years more video,s with Dave Simpson ✊🏾

[@Heisenhuegel]

thank you for putting so many TCE pedals in this format :)

[@PikaStu666]

I'm really enjoying these videos with Dave, such a down to earth guy. Also, that Squire is very pretty!

[@dohoeijmans2432]

Very enjoyable episode. 👍

[@lassesuurmunne8340]

Awesome!! Just watched the Kirk Hammett one and now this! Hoping selfishly for a Paul Kossoff one in the future since I know both Dave and Lee love Koss! 🙏 and maybe a Rory Gallagher one 😸 now I’m getting greedy

[@cosmicrevival7105]

Adding some Peter Green as well. Those three would be my most anticipated ones.

[@lassesuurmunne8340]

@@cosmicrevival7105 and Danny Kirwan 🙏

[@cosmicrevival7105]

@@lassesuurmunne8340 sure but sadly not a too well known guitarist apart from the early fleetwood mac fans.

[@mike_lowndes]

@@cosmicrevival7105 not sure these guys used pedals tho. Turn everything to 11 and use the guitar volume was the deal. Not a way to sell kit.

[@cosmicrevival7105]

@@mike_lowndes Peter Green used at least a Tube Screamer and later on his improvised solo record even Wah-Wah.

[@sasmitha8446]

Mayer geek here! He mostly used the Bluesbreaker to boost into the tubescreamer, like how he used the blues driver and usually uses a Klon. I was looking forward to seeing the Bluesman in action for this purpose. Enjoyable video nonetheless!

[@nicolamontoro]

Dave is amazing. Great video thanks guys.

[@mikebrewer5026]

Love the Dave series. More Dave please.

[@florianscheding5371]

Sounding like John Mayer is difficult. He has a pretty generic Strat tone. The sparkle is all in his actual playing, rather than the sound itself, I think. Having said that, Dave does a fantastic job!

[@jmabs5096]

BRING BACK SOUNDS LIKE AT ANY COST! MAKE IT HAPPEN!

[@KeeperOfPoops]

they always seemed to do sound like in March so hopefully this march it'll return

[@fergusuan7371]

Ace stuff chaps, Loving the series! My two favourite guitar channels in one. Please can we have a Dave sounds like Hendrix episode.... and some jamming with Pete..... and an An-Dave-tons intro!!?? Good Morning, Good Afternoon and a Very Good evening to you!!

[@skinnyblonde4308]

Had no idea Dave Simpson was on Andertons! Been watching Dave for years so glad to see him getting wider recognition

[@flanneljoe7473]

Great series. Thanks

[@Hockeyguy1021]

Never thought id see Dave playing Jamming John Mayer tunes... my day just got alot better !

[@simonpilgrims]

Good combo Mr Lee. You know how to get the best out of pedals and wow the guitar playing go Dave.

[@robertclarkguitar]

Love the Dave's and Pete's of the show ...of course the Lee in each. Hahah. Great show here today as I really felt the classic vibe probed it's value. The amp too.

[@_RLP]

These episodes are pure gold. Keep it up and, if possible, do one on Gary Moore and/or Peter Green. Would love to see Dave jam with Bea and Pete. Cheers

[@markhetelle1302]

Since this series is geared towards cheap pedals, I think it would be great to add up the total at the end for the chosen pedals.

[@trintdaddylandis]

this might legitimately be the greatest guitar/gear show of all time. dave is KILLING it. it sounds spot on even though we don't say that in memphis. incredible from start to finish.

[@alancastellon9225]

Great video guys wow. thats the damn sound!

[@thomassmyth65]

Great vid, digging the color on the strat

[@steveritchie3650]

Still loving these DS vids. Hopefully we will Dave showing us his awesome Peter Green take.

[@thebaneofyourexistence.3377]

Yes, yes, and thrice, yes.

[@andremackay6185]

I would like to see a lot more vids with the psychosomatic drive, it by far makes the most difference for every tone. Too bad its such a hard pedal to find, more rare than the Centaur even, but if the opportunity ever came up again i would definitely donate to the cause , and send you my money for one. Love you guys, keep up the great charitable work

[@michaeljohnson8058]

Dave is great. A positive influence in the world of music, despite occasional hyperactivity. Perhaps he could do guitar sounds of DEVO? I'd love to see him in the red hat with a ring modulator taped to his guitar 😜

[@johnlefevre839]

Dave's dedication has paid off, he's a great player

[@joshbeer414]

Clicked to support dave. Nice video

[@guitarz]

great series MORE DAVE

[@neliort]

Love Dave! Great mayer frusciante tones in there!

[@waltervapour]

Loving the series... Mr Dave is such a great chap and player... but... can we have just one vid where he has to only use ridiculously expensive gear? I think it'd make for fun :o)

[@michaelstewart9352]

After years and years of watching Dave and him turning me on to buying 3 orange amp's it makes me warm and fuzzy to see him in Andertons videos.

[@gavinocoileain5725]

Dave is just the best! More collaborations with him please 🙏 How about a Albert Hammond Jr for the next one?

[@mickkraviz]

Never knew Dave had a thing for John Mayer, pretty cool episode tbh ✌🏼

[@blockingthesunmusic]

I didn’t know I needed this

[@RubyRoks]

Glad to see the Psychosomatic Drive again. Such an interesting sound :)

[@49Ibanez]

Dave sounded great with just guitar and amp, proof that tone is in the fingers

[@itzibitzi7611]

Delay pedal would have been enough:-)

[@stevehanham9266]

I really enjoy these videos. Especially as the pedals chosen are not mega expensive. I don't honestly care how close the sounds are (although I realise that is the point of them), I just love watching Dave play. 😁 I hope that there will be a Gary Moore one? Cheers. 😊😎🎸

[@aftertheendtimes]

Thanks Andertons for yet another Dave S experience 😀🙏🥰

[@Zoso7227]

Just purchased my third classic vibe last week. No regrets. Still prefer it to anyone for any bedroom player that wants that fender tone

[@SpecialReserve]

This series with Dave is brilliant. Thank you. What about a Dave Rory G?

[@martinj8936]

Really enjoying getting back to these types of video. How about "so now you've bought an xxxx amp, here's how to get some sweet tones"

[@OleksandrBanashko]

Dave is amazing. Love him so much !!!

[@dohoeijmans2432]

Dave’s playing progressed equally with him feeling more comfortable with himself. 👌

[@clayjr67]

Loved it once again, Would love to see a Steve Vai for the love of God type of sound you guys are doing great on the videos , Dave is fun to watch He’s got the quirkiness to him Sometimes feels like a train wreck but he works it out that’s what I think people like keep up the good work talk to you soon

[@mark.guitar]

More of these please. They are a good starting point for using a multifx. Could you see what swapping out each pedal for a pricier option does so that the route to upgrade can be seen.

[@troycollins6069]

Hello Lee!!! It's Daveee !!! Thank you

[@adaptableadventurerider]

Absolutley loving this series :) so good! Two I'd love to see, Hank Marvin, Clapton beano an cream era.

[@pamobo0609]

Nicely done! Dave is such a wonderful and versatile player. Would love to see Paul Gilbert's rig some day :P

[@crowhaven200]

Great Job Dave and Lee. Still waiting on Jimi. I hope you can do Jimi also.

[@Little960]

Lee and Dave make a great team. 👍