Chapman guitars American Expedition Nashville with Johnny Hiland

[@thenoodleking]

Johnny Hiland is infectious. He elevates the moods of everyone around him through his playing and his overwhelmingly positive attitude. He's an absolute treasure.

[@thomasraven]

I don't listen to much country so I didn't even know who Hiland was before Rob started talking about him. You can bet I'll be following him from now on. Amazing!

[@robertenache8463]

+Thomas Kirby +1

[@Aeronaut1975]

+Thomas Kirby Check out "Doug Seven" too, he and Johny are good friends, he rips just as hard!

[@LiberTBo]

+Thomas Kirby People who ain't playing country music are out of the game...the best guitar players in the modern world are picking country...!!!

[@ronj9448]

+Thomas Kirby Hiland has some good books and videos out as well. He's a good instructor as well as player.

[@blakefelice6625]

+Thomas Kirby Whether country interests you or not, there's no doubt Hiland can play.

[@williambaker1136]

It's cool to see Rob genuinely floored by JH's playing. Very cool stuff.

[@lucaszembrzuski]

2:23 Amazing arpeggio with beautiful bended vibrato note, makes me want to sit and practice, also i cannot stop listening to it, please help!! its my ~90 time and i cannot stop!! PURE AWESOMENESS

[@tiborrisko7349]

Absolutely mind-blowing playing from Johnny Hiland......wow.....

[@ProfileP246]

When J plays everyone melts.

[@tonygSDWR]

His reactions are so sincere. I'd be smiling like a fool too. Johnny is one of the nicest guys on top of all that talent.

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

Probably the nicest, most humble person in the business.

[@slickcross]

Johnny makes anything sound like GOLD!

[@tomaskey6844]

Never expected to see so many people I follow on KZbin in one place! What a treat! Chapman had a look of real awe on his face at Johnny's playing and he should know talent when he sees it as he is an incredible guitar player himself.

[@haggistheman1525]

I had the privilege to meet Johnny in Chattanooga, TN last year and my reaction was about like Rob's. I was just absolutely stunned at how amazing AND humble this man is. One of the greatest on the planet. If you ever get a chance to go see him live, do it. You won't regret it.

[@SadSamba]

I've seen him live twice couple of years ago. Ive attended many shows full of amazing guitarists, but this dude is on a whole different level.

[@Soilwar]

OK I'm gonna say it now. Johnny Hiland is the best guitar player alive. To me at least.

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

I agree! the look on robs face after every tasty lick. I know that feeling of being "in the presence" ....can't help but smile and just take it all in :)

[@DaveDexterMusic]

If he's the best for you then there's no argument. The best *generally* is always a tough argument, but he is _so_ good, and his nature and personality give him a +10 over any equivalent players who're dicks.

[@sawdust6968]

you will get no argument from me.

[@jacketdad34]

Facts!!!

[@sboy1955]

None better… 👍🏼

[@strangequark420]

I've loved Johnny Hiland's playing for years .. thanks for sharing this.

[@cliffordpurk5039]

that dude just made me fall in love with a Chapman... NOW I want one... that sound was amazing... dude was ripping it man. Right on!!

[@roybrown5071]

I love this video, thanks for posting TJ!

[@barkbarkbarkbarkable]

Simply the greatest guitarist alive !

[@andrewirving1963]

Another level. We all bow down to Johnny and the Nashville people.

[@Trev0r98]

That arpeggiated E-maj sweep at the twelfth fret is just another True Blue "Next Level Genius" touch from Johnny's inspired musical vision. It hit Rob Chapman right in the astonishment "feels", as it did me, too.

[@stratmagic6893]

what an amazing guitarist Johnny Hiland is-a real pleasure to watch and hear a master at work

[@johnnymossville]

So cool seeing Rob Chapman meet Johnny HIland. You can see, hear and feel the joy in both of their playing. I just feel happy when I see HIland playing like only he can!

[@simplicity63]

Hiland is so freaking talented, hope to see him in Europe one time.

[@mrsockmonkey1969]

Guthrie Govan and Johnny Hiland. Everyone else can take a seat.

[@Sunk72]

I don't have a problem with picking their most favorite guitarists but picking the best of all time makes you an idiot.

[@fernandomoreno7753]

*cough bumblefoot.

[@Dreamdancer11]

and the random 12 year old japanese girl out there that that can probably mimick them to the last detail....

[@EnriqueNuesch]

one month after, japenese random girls are doing it by 6

[@calebproductions5970]

Geez music isnt a competition

[@barristanselmy2758]

Go Johnny go go go.

[@cornbobrimlove7892]

That was a great distorted tone with balls and twang at the same time!!! I could practically hear the windings on the strings!! Love it!

[@frank1672]

I have been watching Johnny over the internet for many years and it's about time this guy is getting the notice he deserves. He is best I've ever heard. .

[@IamKrisJones]

NIce to see love throughout the guitar community. Good karma brings it!

[@mrsockmonkey1969]

i keep coming back to watch Johnny shred in front of Chappers. It’s obvious how great Johnny is but he hits some licks here that just make me want to run around my yard screaming! God what a player!!!

[@alexdelarge8772]

The look on Chappers' face at 3:27 and 3:30 is f'ing priceless! Hiland is stunning! Probably the best player to date to pick up a Chapman guitar. Damn it, now I want one.

[@daw162]

Trouble is, every guitar that Johnny plays sounds like that. He's got working man hands (Iike chet), too, so even if the guitar wasn't that great or was a little hard fingering, you'd never know it. He'd bulldoze through it, anyway. Sort of like listening to Jim Mills demo a banjo he's selling. It'll never sound the same when you get it home!

[@daw162]

And if you go to a restaurant and it takes 45 minutes to get your food, don't be surprised if you're the only one pissed off about it while everyone else is just chilled out waiting patiently.

[@netenemy]

This video makes me hAppy. The look on rob and Beas face watching Johnny rip it up is awesome.

[@randybock82]

It amazes me when he bends the string and the note drops! He is so humble and off the charts!

[@TonyClarkGuitar]

the look on chapper's face was priceless and he's a monster player himself. Love that guy and love me some Johnny Hiland. WOW!!!

[@steviepdoyle1717]

His playing is perfect and on guitars he isn't used to playing. Takes me week to get the feel of a new guitar and he plays them like he's owned it for year. Absolutely jaw dropping.

[@jasonhisington5928]

People may disagree with me but I really think he may be the best ever.

[@Thesongstaysthesame]

Be a toss up between him and Guthrie. I can defiantly see where you're coming from though.

[@dezionlion]

+bigair845 who's guthrie?

[@Thesongstaysthesame]

+dezionlion Guthrie Govan

[@ThatGuitardedGuy]

Johnny and Guthrie are friends, and both incredible. You may just see them throwing down together soon.

[@krelbar]

+Jason Hisington ONE of the best ever. No one is EVER the 'best' when it comes to guitar playing. Every player has a weakness that another guitar player can do better.

[@TheRycooder]

AMAZING to see the look on Robs face, I mean really, Rob is a BAD ASS guitarist and to see him astounded on how Hiland plays is worth the price of admission.....this is AMAZING VIDEO...LOVE IT

[@KyleDuffy00]

He is absoloutley incredible !!

[@frankierodriguez8661]

when Johnny plays, aw dude, I go in tears

[@jefflewis5546]

Johnny is the best. Cannot be topped by anyone !

[@esnevip]

Hiland is a MACHINE

[@bflo5210]

Damn I'm late to this party but the look on chappers face is priceless when Johnny starts pickin & grinnin

[@bruzzgravely3470]

Johny you make them Chappers guitar sound GREAT!!!

[@johnfrench7864]

Johnny Hiland....fantastic. The rig sounds really good.

[@Kmuggle]

Hiland ... one of the most graceful players around ... makes everything seem effortless.

[@jeffgomez88]

Johnny really gets cooking at around 2:08! Amazing licks.

[@dgs931]

Seriously, Johnny Hiland is a truly gifted guitarist.....

[@chadowen289]

This is a great video to check out Johnny’s right hand technique

[@stevehogan8829]

Not much need for labels anymore. It's about the music and not a slot that the labels stuff people into. The best thing about the Internet is what we get to enjoy and the amout of talent we can see, hear. how cool is it to enjoy this and watch Rob enjoy this and have it available like this.

[@RGMDG]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.. Would loved to have been there..

[@nsiepmann]

3:50 - I think Johnny broke Chappers...

[@MrElecterik]

One of the best and nicest gitarist on this world!

[@TheRustyGuitarist]

Just WOW! Such impressive picking and playing!! I'm in awe of guys like that! I can play a little, but WOW

[@poot111111]

2 of the nicest guys and both can play!

[@holgaguy]

Love the look on Rob's face when Hiland starts to play. :-)

[@billymcmonagle949]

Rob's little face when Johnny rips a lick.....priceless Love Johnny such a great guy,awesome guitarist, and Rob is a great bloke the UK should be proud of him, top guy.

[@TheHuester44]

Awesome to see you guys in nashville. Johnny Hiland sure knows how to tickle those strings doesn't he .

[@nickjackson6375]

I love seeing Rob getting his face melted! Saw Johnny in 2001 at Roberts, face was melted!

[@yogengrg7690]

Sir Johnny, that was incredible.

[@richardwilliams1310]

Johnny "Meathooks" Hiland, dayum!!! ripping it up ... Hope you gave Mr Hiland a Victory RD-1 & a Chapman guitar as a gift Chappers \m/

[@johnnymacblues9526]

He's on cloud 9 watching Johnny play the guitar he made... how awesome!

[@irafazar]

Jaw-dropping-WooooW-Video! insane!!!!

[@johnqpublic2013]

Rob is just gushing while Johnny plays his guitar, I would too!!!

[@notfried2004]

Hopefully it gave Chappers a new found respect for country pickers. Going to Nashville makes one second guess their decision to play guitar...lol Shoot, the kid taking your order at the drive-thru can probably play better than half of us. Johnny is amazing, to say the least.

[@guitar19971]

+Russell Loyd Well in his documentary Chappers says that he's always been a huge fan of Johnny Hiland. Plus the fact that he does a lot of hybrid picking would suggest to me that he's always liked that style of playing.

[@yamitanomura]

Mr. Champan looks like a little kid in front of Santa.

[@rocknrollcowboy1620]

When Rob Chapman is impressed with your guitar skills, your doing something right!

[@birdmanbl]

Boy Im geting a great kick out of Robs reaction to Johnny ripping his axe to shreds....and he's right....One of the most original, true to form, smoldering riff machine, chicken pickin shredders is the man Johnny Hiland and a nice guy

[@Acekorv]

Chapman prob never heard of this guy. Hiland is a freaking legend

[@Trev0r98]

@2:47 Rob Chapman is practically sobbing and gasping with joy at how good Johnny is... multiple eargasms attained. At that point, he's wasn't hearing guitar...he was hearing wedding bells. I almost can't say I blame him. *Almost* .

[@bee17167]

Love Johnny's work

[@danielgorman8725]

Holy shit! Johnny Hiland is amazing....

[@VidarXR]

Johnny Hiland is just awesome.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Watching Rob's face while Johnny plays is a hoot!

[@jimiprice6182]

Don’t know how I got to this video, but this Johnny is one hell of a guitar player, this guy is unreal good

[@pizzamon795]

Johnny is on fire, whoa!

[@Cluless02]

This Johnny Hiland dude is truly amazing!!

[@AlternateUniverse]

I just never tire of watching this video and Rob being completely blown away beyond belief. JH is a God. Rob ain't no slouch either! So great...

[@davidsixstring]

Johnny Hiland doing what he does best! Letting her rip. Amazing guitar playing. Six string sting......

[@Harpazo_to_Yeshua]

That is just A-freaking-mazing! Love it! :)

[@geragamo]

I love Johnny Highland he is the BEST

[@geemac7267]

As humble as he is amazingly talented.

[@IPushHard]

Yea, when a guitarist can just pick up any guitar and make other players (like Rob and Bea) go "wow"... You know he is something special. Johnny is that guy. Absolutely amazing player and seems to be a great man as well. I would love to go see him play if he ever gets out west on a tour.

[@hutchfromba]

Rob Chapman is falling in love with Chicken Pickin Blues player, Johnny Hiland . Cool ! Blues On....

[@markbenson2986]

Still my favourite guitar video ever!

[@drax13]

Great vid! I know that's exactly how I reacted when I first heard Johnny. It's not just the technical ability, which is flat out ridiculous, but he's got some incredible phrasing and just SPEAKS with the thing.

[@johncarl43447]

Awesome vid . 2 great guys!

[@DannyBrooks1]

The look on his face when Johnnys playing. 😂 priceless

[@ososanta5779]

Just brilliant...

[@ZalMoxis]

Great riff stick Johnny...... great sound....

[@luddel4747]

This is my favourite YT-video.

[@ryanferris7841]

Johnny Hiland what a player! Between him and Brad Paisley makes me want to hang my guitar on the wall

[@ThatGuitardedGuy]

Oh man, never do that!!!

[@ryanferris7841]

ThatGuitardedGuy feeling deflated 😂

[@carloss1788]

The best part is Rob and Bea watching Johnny Hiland play! :D

[@themusic6808]

When you drive into Nashville....just remember that the guy who's pumping your gas is likely a better guitar player than you

[@adamterry6383]

this is no exaggeration. A lot of them are the most humble down to earth people who want NOTHING to do with fame or recognition. Its mind blowing.

[@themopar426]

so says vince gill!

[@daw162]

Yeah, and also remember, if you're from a "regular city", if someone comes up to you in Nashville and says "How y'all doing today", they actually mean it, and believe it or not, the conversation isn't going to end with them asking you for money.

[@kendesjarlais7577]

he's average-- in the scheme of the who's who players circle--- he s no lee , gatton, or mason

[@GreenDistantStar]

@@kendesjarlais7577 No, Johnny is exceptional by any standard, even those you quote. I'd like to see him play with Greg Koch, or even Tommy Emmanuel.

[@MrLemmy2000]

guy has a gift

[@luisvillarreal5262]

Oh, that's just Johnny "Melt Your Face Off" Hiland. 🎸 😱👍

[@malcevans5762]

I once sent him a message enquiring If he would be visiting the UK . He personally replied within a day . A lovely Guy as well as a phenomenal Guitar Picker .

[@Trev0r98]

Will he be visiting the UK?

[@gearmeister]

Awesome, takes a lot to blow Chappers skirt up, wow. Hiland is a monster, great vid

[@batmandeltaforce]

Highland makes me laugh too:) Boy's magic:)

[@LiberTBo]

Johnny Hiland is a legendary guitar player...also one of the biggest guitar brand switchers in the business...he's changed brands like the rest of us change strings...!!!

[@hhattingh]

Do not judge a book by it's cover. The dude is humble and friendly and then he blows your hair back with some serious chops

[@apessk8s88]

That bend he plays at 2:38, so good!

[@bigmikec9]

Anyone that awes Rob Chapman and Robea, is pretty good in my book!