Ernie Ball: String Theory featuring Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World

[@manocchs9369]

This dudes eyes tell it all. He doesn't feel deserving of what he has and knows that it can be taken away at any time. Truly a humble soul not just giving an outward appearance of being humble.

[@lefritax]

he is the best, go jim!

[@fenderchick1977]

This is probably the best compliment I’ve ever read.

[@tonysly41]

Yet, he is one of the best songwriters nowadays.

[@akatsukijonny]

This is exactly why I love Jim and all their songs. You can feel it in them and especially in every interview and I love it

[@dearlyband7715]

They really really had to work for it.

[@flyboymcgee8059]

Jimmy Eat World, Jim's playing, voice and presence was such a mind blowing experience the first time I heard it. I will always remember that Summer. Rolling down the back roads with the windows down and blasting the album on repeat.

[@mattcontrino8513]

One of the most overlooked band of their era and it kills me

[@TheMusicfan189]

Under-rated beyond belief. I wish more people would delve into the back catalogue of Jimmy Eat World, they have some incredible songs. 23, Polaris, Let It Happen, For Me This Is Heaven, I could go on.

[@drivingtennessee4926]

Clarity is one of the best albums of the 90s imo

[@jeffchiappini683]

@@drivingtennessee4926 all time

[@christinelikeschrysanthemums]

Just started listening to Jimmy Eat World in 2017. They are my favorite band now. I LOVE Static Prevails, and everything else I have so far…

[@himynameis77]

Very underrated

[@ogbee9690]

@@jeffchiappini683agreed. Probably the best emo record ever

[@ewelinawarchol]

His smile lights up the whole room. I just LOVE Jim. Cute guitar guy, a ray of sunshine 😊

[@KykashiMusic]

would love to see the same kind of documentary they did for Tom Delonge with Jimmy Eat World

[@ErnieBallJMeister]

They made it now, ayyy

[@Tom364]

Janek Sebastian Koenig where?

[@ErnieBallJMeister]

K2Gaming just type in Tom Delonge strong theory

[@ErnieBallJMeister]

*string theory

[@yurgh10690]

@@ErnieBallJMeister that's not what he meant buddy lol he wants a documentary on Jimmy Eat World like the one they did for Tom DeLonge

[@HeykalAnargyaRifqy]

*Happy Birthday To Jim Adkins* 🎂🥳🎤🎸🤘🏻

[@ucfkid67]

That riff for bleed america is so raw and rich. Love it. Reminds me of the summer of 2001 and 2002

[@timsaalmann9048]

Ernie Ball your Content blows my mind - even if its a commercial in the end, that's totally fine for me. Because i feel your love to music an guitars. Thx for the series

[@wessa1621]

For me, this is heaven...

[@kurdtjohn]

my fave track off of Clarity

[@ogbee9690]

@@kurdtjohnyou’re able to pick a favorite? That whole album is literally FLAWLESS imo.

[@kurdtjohn]

@@ogbee9690 you’re right… it was a stupid answer hahaha 10/10 record for sure.

[@TeenageHeadcase]

[@EdwoodCA]

6:32 *The way he looks downward and to the side, after he says: "That's my style, I overthink everything."* Seems he's got another thought or feeling about that... and that resonates with me. I used to do that. A LOT. Then, I accepted that I don't control ANYTHING. I can only influence things to varying degrees [at varying times, as well.] The over-thinking everything essentially disappeared. Only rears it's head at times, when the inevitable difficult thing comes up. And that's when some thinking is needed to gain understanding, acceptance, and the get through it, somehow. That's how life is: Difficult. And that's OK. /side note: Just discovered now, in late 2023, their song "Let It Happen". It's my new favorite by them. 555, and Bleed American are my other favorites.

[@yobhsiFehT]

I'm just finding all of these now, and I can't TELL you how much I'm enjoying the ones with the NON-"guitar god" types! I mean, I grew up being influenced by all the usual suspects, too, but some of these very song-centric guys are... SO, SO underrated and under-appreciated by the guitar community for their place in music. Great to see some deeper dives into their significance and humanity. Many thanks!

[@andredmtr]

7:14 Oh boy that tone❤️

[@michaelyoungstrom9412]

Jim is underrated in my opinion. Very good guitarist.

[@juliuscaesart]

This band’s style so versatile. Jim’s part of the reason why I picked up a guitar.

[@RenegadeRacoon]

This guy's so real, his feet on the ground even with all those lives his music has changed. He's a total artist, his music is truly an image of his beliefs and soul.

[@Mr_Blinx_]

He's one of the 4 people that made me fall in love with guitar in the start and it's been a brilliant ride :) thanks for all the brilliant songs Jim

[@jevinday]

You're the best Jim. I'm from Chandler, i grew up with people who met you. You went to the funeral of my high school best friend's Grandmother. Thank you for helping us poor bastards in Arizona start to develop a legit music scene ✌️♥️

[@mickeyhynes]

I could listen to Jim just play arpeggios up and down all day long.

[@WhyNotMN]

His singing voice is so much like his talking voice.... Also Please. New album. Now

[@zeoalexo]

Why Not MN didnt they release one, like, last year or something?

[@alexfithero]

I think his guitar is like his singing voice.

[@heythere6983]

bleed American and futures are outstanding albums

[@michaelwoodsdale460]

These guys are amazing - they haven’t made a bad album in 20+ years

[@diegorivera8835]

Jim, you’re so fucking real, and I it shows in your music. Thank you for being so genuine.

[@shelkonnery]

Daaamn, those are some thick strings! Great interview. Jimmy Eat World is amazing. Clarity is like the Nevermind of emo.

[@drivingtennessee4926]

Clarity is one of the best albums of the 90s

[@kurdtjohn]

Couldn’t agree more

[@tlkshowhst]

Such an amazing songwriter and singer.

[@craigrigby-williams5601]

So many inspirational gems in this video. Love this guy!

[@oledders3254]

The riffing at 5:00 is magical.

[@michaelwoodsdale460]

Seen these guys at warped tour promoting bleed America and been a fan since...I try to never see my heroes in interviews. So humble and happy to play - I hope they make music another 20 years

[@mattcontrino8513]

This band is so criminally overlooked. I remember I once showed the title-track “Invented” to an old friend who only knew them for “The Middle”. We sat in complete silence for the entirety of the song. After it ended, I looked at his face. He was just staring at the album for about ten seconds before he spoke, and he just said “wow”. After another brief pause, he went on to say “I think this is proof of great songwriting. To be able to make someone feel your music like we just did.. wow” I couldn’t have said it any better myself. Such an incredible jem just waiting to be found amidst so much of the “pop-punk” that it was shrouded by.

[@jonathanalexis6692]

This Was Really Unexpected For Me.......I Love Jimmy Eat World

[@anyday82]

Love these "documentaries". Keep up with the awesome videos and products EBMM!

[@jencinas87]

I owe this man my youth... I'm from Arizona....proud he's from here

[@fergar112890]

I LOVE JIMMY EAT WORLD!

[@666thsense]

his tone in this video is great. you can totally tell hes got beast strings on that thing. the way the bass flubs and overdrives, if you've ever tried it, it feels exactly like that.

[@deanesamuelporter9369]

This dude changed my life 2001

[@metroflyboy86]

Deane Samuel Porter me too. I feel like every one of their albums represents different phases in my life. Was good timing.

[@ironfossil9963]

What a genuine dude.

[@prahadrumsofficial]

It's interesting how he says the approach to songwriting is very methodical because I've always felt like their songs usually hit their next gear around the 2:00 minute mark (mostly), and it's typically an elevated version of themes from earlier in the song but that's exactly what makes their music so damn interesting is it sounds familiar, and different at the same time, precisely because how the band as a whole plays with the idea of "theme" and "variation", but damn if it all doesn't sound so good.

[@whaleofajob]

This literally just comforted me

[@melbright100]

I love listening to Jim Talk he is so passionate about his art...he is one of the best in his genre...he is so humble about it his expressions say that he loves what he doing...that makes him a great in my book...Plus I have a little bit of a crush on him I think he is cute

[@shaurya4763]

Love this series, especially the way it's shot and presented. Brilliant, inspiring, rockin' 🤘

[@aplaguedoctor406]

If you didn't know who he is you'd never think he's in a band

[@WaldoCarmen]

This man doesn't age

[@Patrick.E.]

Love it! Thank you Jim for your music!

[@cxssetteman182]

I don't think any human being has punched air harder than I did at 2:20

[@Renegade_5]

Yes! I always lose it when I hear the beginning of Bleed American. It's seriously my favorite rock intro riff of all time.

[@stevenmata1063]

Do Mark hoppus next

[@daltonknapton]

whats the song at 4:30? absolutely love it

[@zachkeffer682]

Chase this light

[@WhyNotMN]

SURE AND CERTAIN

[@Chrispbacon94]

Live right now Yeah, just be yourself It doesn't matter if it's good enough For someone else

[@zeoalexo]

Chris P it just takes some time little girl youre in the middle of the ride Everything euhverything will be just fine Everything euhverything will be all right, all right.

[@photomakerman]

Would like to see unedited videos of him playing those songs!

[@bobbydrex5268]

Love his tone

[@michaelczesnozki1671]

13's in drop D on a fender scale. Holy hell. I use 12's to play in drop b.

[@LiesThatBind]

His Fender is actually a Gibson Les Paul scale 24 3/4

[@michaelczesnozki1671]

@@LiesThatBind still, I use 13's on my LP for Drop A#! It's ok insane!

[@peterw2880]

Jim says he’s not a shredder, but dude can PLAY

[@claytonkramer7234]

Any body know what songs he’s playing?

[@kurdtjohn]

.13-.56 on drop D tuning. Holy shit.

[@MrMattsac232]

Jimmy eat world is an unbelievably talented group. Clarity is fantastic as is pretty much every other album they’ve done. It’s staggering. It feels like they got swept into the same category as a lot of other “emo” groups at the turn of the millennium unfortunately. Still kicking out great music 20 some odd years on.

[@rndr_music]

6:33 that face

[@zeoalexo]

what was the second song he played? i cant remember the name

[@JoshmanPD]

zeoalexo bleed american

[@zeoalexo]

JoshmanPD Music & Gaming thanks, mate

[@crabPEOPLE2000]

literally their biggest song

[@zeoalexo]

did i say it wasnt? i just asked the name, as i couldnt remember it

[@kerrywessinger4189]

Jimmy Eat World is my favorite band and bleed american is one of my favorite songs. That being said, it is not "their biggest song." The Middle, Sweetness, Work, Kill, Big Casino are easily bigger due to the status of them being singles. You can even throw in Lucky Denver Mint, Always Be, My Best Theory, and some others.

[@mariorizo1252]

Jim Adkins is wearing my school's t-shirt. I don't know how to feel about that.... >.

[@ZblockWoW]

Beeld American & Futures got me through some SHIT.

[@skellvarnsen23]

rad

[@jedihanistar]

Could someone tell me the arpeggiated passage / tune he played at the beginning?With the Maton Acoustic Guitar 😭 please and thank you;

[@stg_tmc]

It’s from For Me This Is Heaven off of their album Clarity

[@bennohoundsuk9179]

Song 5 minutes in anyone??

[@adg7147]

Ben Paget chase this light from the album chase this light

[@bennohoundsuk9179]

Adrian Garcia cheers buddy!

[@DC7ify]

So glad i came across your comments! Riff is awesome

[@ephemeral7043]

surrealist

[@ryann5247]

hey Ernie Ball... i just strung up with fresh set of strings and the high e pulled off the ball as i was tuning up... what up with that?

[@lexiloufaith547]

I've got his guitar and had no clue who he was until I looked it up. I also use Ernnie ball strings. Although i use 9s

[@metroflyboy86]

Lexilou Faith the guitar in this video?

[@seancunningham4462]

i just bought myself a john petruci musicman without knowing who john petruci is 😂 i just really like how it looks and plays

[@jbsrfrdude]

What’s the very first sing he played? Beautiful.

[@kit-qw4oz]

For me this is heaven. That entire Clarity album is a masterpiece. Personally I prefer the live versions tho✌️

[@kurdtjohn]

My fingers hurt just by watching him play the Bleed American intro

[@JesseJTheVibesman]

First song title?

[@laneflores9329]

Jesse Johnson For me this is heaven

[@Chrislevi13]

Awesome

[@703390]

Song he is playing????!?!?

[@brucecrawford649]

The middle, Bleed American, Work, Futures

[@codybenschoter9900]

What song is 7:14?

[@backburnernoise]

cody Benschoter “sure and certain”

[@blaineweston6851]

Can anyone please tell me the first song he plays on acoustic

[@SekorMegrez]

For me this is heaven- jimmyeatworld

[@turnerdaines1986]

What’s the song he’s playing at the end?

[@backburnernoise]

Turner Daines “futures”

[@the-creech4790]

Why so many Ax Effects?

[@sebastian38200]

Todos estos vídeos de string theory deberían tener subtítulos en español :'v

[@aaronfinna]

What song is the riff played at about 10 minutes into the video?

[@Mariooo57]

Work, or Futures ?

[@aaronfinna]

It is Futures, thank you :)

[@dookie5053]

Cool

[@beardo85]

The fuckin MAN.

[@sebastian38200]

Subtítulos en español por favor :'v

[@rivalmjd8541]

Bro is modern Stevie Ray on 13’s

[@storingjazzinmycheeksforth5319]

I'm surprised he can talk, having eaten a planet.

[@lloydrocksify]

That's not the Jim That ate the world.

[@Devolutionator]

No wonder his tone is so heavy from those soapies. .13s!!!

[@chrishansenwithdatelinenbc4775]

You guys should try and get Adam Jones from tool. Lol you already got Justin on here now get Adam. Haha not even sure if he uses Ernie ball or not but you should still invite em to a string theory

[@zeoalexo]

Chris Hansen with dateline NBC I think I read in an interview he uses Skinny Too Heavy Bottom

[@jackstonge]

Who is that guy????

[@lefritax]

your dad to start off

[@brandoesntsocialise]

You no read so good. Title says it all Ace.. er Jack. Who are you again?

[@FriendOfTheNight24]

Ok so he doesn’t only wear these ugly black shirts and grey pants.

[@gryphongryphon3318]

gay shirt