Chris Buck At TPS - In Better Resolution - That Pedal Show

We uploaded a video a couple of weeks back that wouldn't process past 360p. Apologies.
We went back and forth, tried to reupload, etc etc etc.
And we finally found something that works, so here it is. It's the same as the other video, just in better resolution. (But still no 4k - go figure, as the process is EXACTLY the same for all our other vids).
In this episode we are delighted to welcome the super talented, humorous and humble Chris Buck to the show. Chris is a wonderful guitar player from South Wales, UK, whose #1 music project is his band, Buck & Evans. www.buckandevans.com/
Chris takes us through his pedalboard that’s most notable for the sheer number of similar-ish overdrives on there! We get an insight into his playing style and technique not to mention a cheeky little Strat/Strat/Strat/Silver Sky comparison.
Massive thanks to Chris for taking the time to come and hang at Schwangri-La. Please check him out on all the usual social meedja!
Pedals in this episode…
• Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2KGbkNf
USA: bit.ly/323rkY0
Australia: bit.ly/2B06quU
• Ramble FX Twin Bender Unprofessional MkII/I.V
www.ramblefx.com/twin-bender
• Ceriatone Centura Professional Overdrive
www.ceriatone.com/centura-prof...
• Marshall Blues Breaker
No longer made
• Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2cbsLUm
USA: bit.ly/323rheM
Australia: bit.ly/2rPSRWo
• Analog Man King Of Tone
www.analogman.com
• Klon KTR
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2Malz19
• Paul Cochrane Tim
You have to contact him via Facebook or Myspace, apparently.
Or try Reverb, used.
• Lovepedal Amp 11
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2KIeK1H
• Keeley Katana Boost
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2MbvvZ6
Australia: bit.ly/2vB1aZk
• Boss PH-1R Phaser
No longer made
• Mooer Trelicopter
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2i8yiDi
• Way Huge Aqua Puss
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2IL5b2g
USA: imp.i114863.net/AZgDj
• Electro-Harmonix Super Ego Synth Engine
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2nshMhG
USA: imp.i114863.net/EB0jP
• Lovepedal/Hermida Rotary Reverb
No longer made
• Catalinbread Echorec
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2mORqUL
USA: bit.ly/3IOY6g9
Australia: bit.ly/2BWjXTM
• Empress Tape Delay
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2lY42Za
Australia:bit.ly/2OYPgAH
• Xotic EP Booster
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2ed1cvg
USA: bit.ly/3F71mBe
Australia: bit.ly/2OYhH1K
• TheGigRig QMX10
www.thegigrig.com/quartermaster
Why do we have preferred retailer links? Find out here: www.thatpedalshow.com/partners
Interesting bits and go-to sections…
- Intro playing & playing: 0:00
- You’ve got //that// thing: 2:58
- Late to pedals and forming your own voice: 5:45
- Alan Niven? 8:08
- That’s a nice looking board: 11:30
- Marshall Blues Breaker: 13:08
- Origin Effects Cali 76 Compact Deluxe: 13:55
- Chris’s amps: 14:25
- Klon KTR and Ceriatone Centura: 15:50
- King Of Tone and KTR comparison: 17:23
- Why so many OD pedals? 17:45
- Mick’s thoughts on the above: 18:40
- Paul Cochrane Tim: 20:22
- Tim and KOT and KTR: 20:53
- Lovepedal Amp II 21:28
- Pick and fingers technique: 22:00 (25:10)
- Chris’s signature pickups 30:30
- Wax potting: 31:55
- Strats! And the PRS Silver Sky: 36:19
- The story of Chris’s Strat: 37:30
- Where did the second tone pot go? 39:58
- Three delay pedals? 40:52
- Catalinbread Echorec: 41:50
- Empress Echosystem: 42:20
- Way Huge Aqua Puss: 43:45
- Pedal order: 44:35
- Bluesbreaker, Cali 76, KOT and Aqua Puss: 46:30
- EHX Super Ego: 48:20
- Ramble FX Twin Bender: 51:34 (53:09)
- Centura and EP Booster on all the time: 52:40
- Hermida Audio Rotary Reverb: 54:50
- Boss PH-1 Phaser and the baguette: 56:50 (59:07)
- What about a Les Paul? 1:01:00
- Yamaha RevStar 502: 1:05:30
Guitars in this episode:
• Fender Highway 1 Stratocaster with Radio Shop ID: Chris Buck Signature Pickups www.radioshoppickups.com/strat...
• Yamaha Rev Star RS502 uk.yamaha.com/en/products/mus...
• Fender American Vintage ’62 Stratocaster - watch Mick’s video at bit.ly/2cQv3yT
• Fender John Mayer Signature Stratocaster (2008)
PRS Silver Sky www.prsguitars.com/electrics/...
Amps in this episode
• Blackstar Artist 30 www.blackstaramps.com/uk/prod...
• Fuchs Clean Machine and 1x12 Zilla Cab with EVM12L speaker fuchsaudiotechnology.com/curre...
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[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

Cheers (again!) guys! I still think I looked better in 360p, but my Nan can watch this on her TV now though which has made her very happy! 😂

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahaha!!! Sorry it took so bloomin long mate. :0)

[@drichcymru]

All good things to those who wait, I had completely forgot about this after looking back a few times for a higher res (and better sound) version. Chuffed to see a fellow Welshman tearing it up and one I'll be looking to see live next time their on home turf.

[@amandadean589]

I love that your Nan watches this!

[@raymondgsmith1]

hello, Chris Buck has a really cool pedalboard that you can lift the pedal surface lid up to reveal more pedals underneath, can you tell me what pedalboard is that and where can I get one?

[@brucewells858]

Beautiful.

[@jefferson4245]

2 years later, and a year+ of following him, there is absolutely no reason why Chris Buck shouldn't be more famous. He is a player's player, undoubtedly, but his sound, style, and (maybe more importantly) choices in musicality are nothing less than crowd-pleasing genius. He hits every chord change and modulation perfectly. Nowhere in his original intros/outros are there points when a good listener can say, "There was a missed opportunity in that lick." He nails everything, much like a current monolith whose name rhymes with Fawn Sayer. His style is unique, his melodies and harmonies are effortlessly well-developed, and he has a grace with the instrument that is unparalleled.

[@senseandadapt3929]

The world stops still and silent, then holding its breath listens to every note he plays.

[@MrAwesomeSaucesome]

and they were all c natural

[@BaronsDuju]

I totally borrowed those e major licks he played at the start. He has some great go-to phrases for improvising. Before this guy, major scales didn’t really appeal to me (typical minor scale guy here) but after discovering this dude I sat down with my guitar and watched him for countless HOURS trying to decipher his playing, pausing, rewinding, hitting play again, repeat. Hours! Totally payed off - this guy has a lovely style. I still have his Friday Fretwork lessons sitting in my “watch later” list too. He’s just such a nice dude and it really comes across in his playing.

[@jamespostlethwaite7799]

There’s a cool video he does with JustinGuitar on his articulations if you’re still into learning something :)

[@chukrock]

Chris Buck commenting on nuances between pedals - "The punters can't tell. All the punters care about is whether I'm playing well". Wisdom!

[@pigsinblankets]

I’m with Dan here. Just watching Chris play leaves me gobsmacked. Cracking stuff.

[@joequintana5546]

Chris Buck has the most amazing tone I've ever heard. I can only describe it as "perfect". I'm a Strat/Tele player myself and I have never heard any of my Fenders sound like that. I'm going to say that thing that many frustrated guitar players hate to hear (or read, in this case) but here it goes... that tone is in his hands. It's the only way.

[@distrustfulmonkey2832]

This is literally an hour of Dan drifting off grinning, snapping back and drifting again. Chris Buck, total tone hero!

[@suboa21able]

Just caught this episode. Nice to see Chris using a Blackstar Artist back then. At 69 years old I've just discovered my BS Artist 15 paired wet dry or stereo with a Victory VC35 with a Zilla ported 1x12 sounds awesome. Especially as I've just changed out the original Celestion Alnico cream 90 for a Seventy 80. The cream was too polite! 😅 The 70/80 is a bit ruder and breaks up sooner. Like Chris I chatted with Paul at Zilla to lighten the load due to a back problem..... Now I can't wait to find a new band after a year or two hiatus...... Brilliant seeing and hearing a young guy say you don't have to follow convention and just be yourself.......

[@shagradauyo]

Keep coming back to this episode for a rewatch, great stuff guys, 😁👍

[@LEgoiste]

I’ll say it again, what a great guy. Humble, humorous and an awesome player.

[@stevenpippin6079]

What a delightful and entertaining human being.

[@ThomasHope73]

He’s such a likeable chap; it’s great when talented folk are down to Earth. Good banter lads. 🍻

[@wilkowilkins363]

My Fourth watchthrough and just watching Dan concentrating on watching Chris's right hand, leaning in close so as to not miss a thing. Remarkable. 59.30- a minute or so

[@mikeatl4953]

Don’t know where I was five years ago, but this was a great show

[@vivien1252]

Probably the best guitarist of today : genuine, his own style, humble, create on the shoulders of others. Hats off.

[@curtcarman800]

The way they were looking at him in the beginning 😂that’s how you know you’re good. You can make two grown men just sit there looking at you and grinning

[@timothyhingham3672]

A fender strat with super clean pickups and EV12LM speaker. Ain't nothing to hide behind there, and absolutely the core of his special tone.

[@bassmandudge]

at around 59 mins an 20 seconds, or whenever Chris turned on both the Phaser and the Echorec my life became complete…what a beautiful tone… I am sure you know by know but the R stands for Resonance...

[@SSStinger6]

Yes!!!!! Thanks for not giving up, guys!

[@toneseeker6627]

This may be my most favoritist episode of TPS ever. Cheers you guys!

[@kungfumonkeyfluff]

Probably my favourite KZbin video ever.

[@waynejames2014]

Every so often I watch this video, entirely for the fun factor of it, one of the most enjoyable vids I've watched on KZbin.

[@petergoddard1960]

At least my third watch through of this, and I honestly can’t remember a single episode where Dan is so quiet. I was extremely lucky to spend a little time with Chris after one of the gigs on the tour, talked a little gear and stuff, and my goodness what a super friendly guy. Of course gig wise, the band are on fire, and Chris AND Sally Anne (the Evans of Buck&Evans) lifted the roof off the place yet again. This with Chris, Matt Schofield, Josh Smith, Joey, Ariel, this is the best alternative tv channel EVER.

[@mrc2662]

This was astonishingly good. An absolutely joy from start to finish. Three top blokes and three very, very talented people. I’m watching this again tomorrow. Then buying me some Chris Buck music.

[@stanesposito2664]

This was one of my favorite shows. Thanks guys!

[@horsehead]

Yay! Thanks guys for never giving up on this and reposting it at the quality it deserves

[@martynspooner5822]

The thing that really hits me outside of the gorgeous playing is the humility of both guys.

[@Josbornevonosborne]

Oh man, now I have to watch this all over again? Okay, if I really have to...

[@reviewforthetube6485]

He is so good in such a different way takes his time makes everything ring each note sounds just as good as the other he has some of the best touch ive hesrd and the way his brain processes licks is so unique I love his style very unique and very very technical but such good feel makes it look so relaxed zi always feel like players that dont look like there forcing or squeezing to hard are the best players because there comforatable on the neck and evrrything falls into place very smoothly

[@ralphdamatojr]

Chris is a MASTER STORY TELLER.. you hang on every word to see where he is taking you.. love going for the ride 🔥🎸🤟🏻🎸👏🏻🎸👍🏻🎸🙏🏻🎸🔥

[@reshahasan4660]

You guys are extremely awesome! Thank you so much!

[@addisj]

Best Pedal show ep yet imo. Love Chris's playing.

[@markfranklin1869]

Just an all 'round awesome young bloke he is. Inspirational!

[@dantheman1015]

Chris is an amazing player. In regards to the pickup comparisons, Mick’s blue strat sounded incredible.

[@mrc2662]

As someone who lives in Hong Kong with no TV other than TPS, Andertons and Apple TV (!), this channel is a godsend. And having seen pretty much all TPS shows I keep coming back to this episode. It’s just...brilliant. What a wonderful guest - funny, hugely talented, self-deprecating. So British! And as always, Mick and Dan just masters of their craft. Beers all round!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Craig - glad you enjoyed it!

[@StuartPeel]

I thought I was having a bad case of deja vu. I've seen all of this before. Then I realised that this is finally the HQ version ... thanks guys. Much better!

[@tylervanderploeg2788]

My favorite TPS yet. I discovered Chris when searching for a good Leslie pedal a few years back. Saw his video on the Mini Vent and have been a fan ever since. I love it when even after 25 years playing guitar, there are people who’s playing is magical and inspiring. Loved all the joking around on this one too!

[@bryanclarke1927]

Watched it again...Great bloke and doesn't take it all too seriously. Well done guys for promoting British guitar talent.

[@Texfire]

I'd yet to run across Chris but what a class act. Very talented, but extremely humble and personable. I really enjoyed watching how much y'all were enjoying yourselves.

[@wspeed657]

My god Chris sounds great. The tone is fantastic. Thank you for bringing him on.

[@Sammywhat]

Great Show! Great Guest! I can totally relate to Dan's experiencing Chris like this!! 👀😍😁

[@WarrenPostma]

CHRIS BUCK DUDE. Your playing is so great. I love your work.

[@BavarianBear]

Ahhh thank you so much for the reupload!

[@Hardjaxl]

Finally! Thanks Dan, Mick, Chris and Simon!

[@thiccchungus588]

I enjoyed seeing Dan awestruck for 1 hour and 6 minutes

[@ripplebear]

Good laughs here, amazing playing, of course. Thanks y'all!

[@kenb3302]

Gosh, what a great kid, and such a wonderfully talented and skilled guitarist. Cheers, Chris!

[@LennyJohnson5]

I've met him after a gig; completely unassuming, friendly and funny. A lovely guy.

[@siryba]

Lovely stuff gents. I’ve been a fan of Chris and his Friday Fretworks channel for a short while now and he possesses one of the sweetest vibratos in the biz. My fave part of the show however was at around 27 mins where Mick is borrowing Dan’s lead for a moment to play then without even glancing at Mick, Dan mutes his guitar channel and Mick waits for him to do it before they swap the lead back. That level of sympatico is a small thing but it’s a joy to watch.

[@julianp4787]

Astonishing! I only discovered Chris recently and was blown away immediately Fabulous interview too!

[@michaeldematteis9944]

Me too.jesus,the kid is unreal

[@suhailcouto1832]

Thank you, can't wait to see tone report Andy on the show!

[@rpm4999]

Thanks for a great show 😀😀😀

[@paultwiselton1996]

Now THIS is spanking resolution. Good work guys thanks.

[@Scottuz]

Fabulous Show guys, great to se Chris On with you two, Best Guitarist About. And Welsh too👌🏽

[@gyanissimo]

...brilliant show....best guitar player...thanks ....

[@alexanderfrederick1420]

Aaaahh fair PLAY lads. There's great fair play in that now so there is. Great playing too, in fairness. Cheers from Ireland. Gwan the lads!

[@lucaszembrzuski]

What a nice, nice guy, and plays beautifully.

[@telekhal]

Enjoyed this so much. Thank you!!!

[@thorstenschneider1169]

Yay! thanks for the re-upload :D

[@vjau75]

Thank you for reupload !

[@harlequin5817]

One of my favourite guitarists. Great feel!

[@anejo333]

Holy righteous strat tone Batman! I did not know who this guy is but I'm glad I do now. Cheers

[@dubshockmedia1110]

nice to hear the subtle differences between the OD's at better bitrate. cheers for the upload

[@fender4brad]

Jarod James Nichols was the first guy that made me realize I need to use my fingers more. When I stumbled across Friday Fret Works I was blown away with what you can accomplish with the nuances Chris gets with fingers and pick that makes his playing so interesting. You guys pulled out of Chris the blessing of messing up his finger nail that gives him such a distinct voice on guitar. Great video. Not that simple of course but definitely a part of his sound.

[@pabcrane]

Holy shit! That was fabulous. Probably the best since Graham which was the best since Joey. The different od pedals set almost the same resonates with playing live venues in London and then at festivals: remarkable advice. It also filled a gap muchly left hollow where the cleanish sound could breathe. Chris' playing leaves me with a dichotomous feeling of inspiration and hopelessness that I will never be anywhere near his touch and technical skill. Much like watching the Woodstock Hendrix film where his fingers run like a fresh, clear spring water over the fretboard with nary a wasted note. He's also pointed me to try and make my Dyna Comp work for me - after years of failed experience! Great vid guys. I really liked the CE1 broken vid on TC. Paul

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hey Paul, Mick here. Just wanna say that I feel the same in terms of inspiration/ hopelessness. It happens every time and I’ve been doing this, sat with guys on this level, for 20 years. Michael Landau, Robben Ford, Matt Schofield, Philip Sayce, Peter Green, Bonamassa,, Paul Gilbert.Satch, Vai, Nuno... etc etc etc.... sorry for the name drops. If I can do that thing where I’m offering you advice but actually telling myself (in a terrible selfish manner)... just be yourself. Be inspired by these guys, but do what’s in your heart and ONLY that. And then it doesn’t matter; there is no comparison. You’re you, you’re unique and if you really mean it, people will care. A little bit heavy. But this shit is important. :0))

[@pabcrane]

@@ThatPedalShow Cheers Mick. That is heartening advice from you. I have my moments of confidence - usually on stage. It's the downtimes that get to one. The only thing faster than the speed of light is the speed of self doubt. Anyway, keep up the good work. P.

[@gitarmats]

I remember the first time I watched a That Pedal Show video and I was so confused when they all of a sudden brought out a horn to honk in the middle of a conversation. 😂😂

[@timothycormier3494]

I call it some of the best phrasing that I’ve ever heard! Ya know, the thing that Chris has in spades ♠️

[@muuhn]

thank fuzz for the reupload!

[@MrSlash00r]

Wait a sec .. he can't be the biggest Slash fan in the world. Look at my name! lol. How have I not heard about this guy? I started playing because of Slash and GNR and I've recently discovered a real liking for Jimi. We have had an almost identical guitar/musical journey except he's really, really good. Seems like a lovely guy - even enjoying his breadth of vocabulary .. lol

[@TimSamoff]

This is one of the best videos ever.

[@dunnybrush]

Lol watching Dan retreat to his special place throughout this was gold!

[@JacobH93]

Man that tone bender tone is probably one of the best gain sounds I think I’ve ever heard. Of course it is Buck playing it, so I can’t exactly make it sound like that, but man… I really need to pick one of those up

[@roryl.baggao7423]

Inspiring show, thanks!

[@failureiscoolrepeatyourmistake]

find someone who looks at you like Dan looks at Chris' tone

[@justinnorth3814]

Hi Guys! Love the show, I watch every episode, and I love what you gents do. I play in a setting where hi gain/overdrive isn’t really appropriate and I was wondering if you could do a show on how best to set up a rig to get the sort of sounds Chris has in this episode. Obviously none of us will ever sound like him, but advise and tips on how to achieve rich sounding low gain tones would be awesome! Thanks for all you do, I’ve learned an immense amount about electric guitar and pedals from you guys and I really appreciate the show. -Justin North

[@LennyJohnson5]

Wow....!! Hi-res has revealed how incredibly handsome the three of you are. This should come with some sort of warning, or you should gradually appear, one-by-one, from behind a screen. Joking aside (was I joking?), this was a delight - the interaction between the two of you and the Witty Welsh Wizard is pure gold.

[@FossilFishy]

Thanks! And to repeat: That dude has magic hands. I reckon given ten minutes with any damn piece of gear he’s going to find a way to make it sing.

[@MrGarfunkelGuitar]

Yes! Thanks - again!

[@41DegreesSouth]

Thanks lads!

[@wilkowilkins363]

5th time watching and still hanging on every word and every incredible note.. Dan at 21.48 just looking at Mick shaking his head ... 'Maan" says it all

[@lilsponge777]

That moment you realise someone else holds their pick like that when finger picking and you've been trying to learn it the other way as that is what seemed like the proper way to have more fingers. Good to know I'm not alone.

[@jimmytreatchestnut5860]

Nice Jobs guys! Thanks a lot for the fix! Cheers!

[@iwannacuddleurbutt]

Glorious 1080p! Thanks guys!

[@ThatPedalShow]

There should be 1440 too... Cheers!

[@iwannacuddleurbutt]

Definitely plenty P for me!

[@JemMusic.]

Sounds great as always, thank you. Shouldn't worry too much about 4K. Most humans can't see that well anyway.

[@paultwiselton1996]

AND...even more brillianter second time around!! OH YEAH!!!

[@buzzcrumhunger7114]

The little "r" is for the middle "Regeneration" knob. The original PH-1 only had the 2 larger knobs. Love them!

[@eskemeldgaardkrogh4145]

Thank you for giving it another go - much apreciated! On the flip-side, I am once again reminded that I need a new pair of hands and MUCH better ideas...

[@brick396ss]

His outro bit brings tears.

[@carfaxguitars]

Recently got into Chris Buck, hat a player. Love the fact that there are still players coming through that have their own style. Weird to think he was a Slash devotee because I don't get this from his playing, he's something special

[@christiantudon742]

Chris is the man!

[@nickdevriese]

Amazing player... some blokes just have it.

[@tomyates2551]

Ha! That Strat after Les Paul story is spot on. I got a strat after a decade plus of only ever playing a Les Paul and, I swear, I thought it was f**king broken it sounded so bad! I genuinely was like, 'well, I'm gonna have to send this back'. But, I guess it just takes a bit of time for your ears to readjust, because I stuck with mine and I now adore the single coil sound.

[@MegaJackpot180]

God his tone is to Die for !

[@SpedSpedding]

Yes!! Now he doesn’t look like Lara Croft circa ‘96! 🤘🏻😂

[@MrGarfunkelGuitar]

Not the worst character to look alike...

[@SpedSpedding]

Hahaha! Just to clarify I was making a comparison to the pixel count not the “Tits and Pistols” Although I think I’ve found a new band name. 😂

[@ThatPedalShow]

You totally have. Awesome

[@LEgoiste]

Got to be out there somewhere, maybe even a KZbin channel on every Friday!

[@williamsmothers8830]

You could sound like crap and the fans would still come in droves. Think of the t-shirt sales!!

[@kevroyo]

Thank god, I was having a hard time distinguishing which pixel was Chris Buck.

[@tmitz73]

that's what they should play in curry houses..... Classic Mick!!! Chris is a super tasty guitarist and seems like a great Cat to hang with!!

[@robertbrown2728]

Just fab.

[@chomby3]

Yeeaah, thanks you guys.

[@livingabovethe12th]

For everyone who loves a marshall Bluesbreaker and doesn't wanna pay eBay/reverb prices, the Wilson Effects Black Tooth Gain is a Marshall BB with a Burr-Brown IC instead of the cheap original one. Sounds just like the MBB (because it is) but is even more open sounding due to the nicer components. $150 new, about $100 used on Reverb. If you love the MBB, you will wanna marry the WBTG.

[@robertritchie2860]

I have always tucked my small jazz pick in my index finger... Makes perfect sense and yes hybrid picking is a breeze...

[@jfrbcelloguitar]

Saludos cordiales desde Oaxaca México! Excelente guitarrista! Gracias!