FINALLY, The RIGHT 3 Pedals for KILLER Tone

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[@BigMikeGuitar]

I really like the idea of finding the optimal sweet spot on each overdrive pedal - what it does best - and then stacking them together “in collaboration” with each other, to craft a composite effect that’s potentially uniquely more than the sum of its individual parts.

[@spmartin]

He’s not only a brilliant player, but maybe the most authentically nice guy on the web!

[@tonymarinelli7304]

I met him At Norms Rare Guitars in CA, he was a sweetheart. I cherish the pictures he took with me and my son

[@robertprice5039]

My friend was his neighbor in the mid 1990s, and I met him once visiting my friend. Yes he is a great guy too.

[@grmishady]

Oh my gosh.. I though at first you said "he not a brilliant player". I was thinking what am I missing. Lol.

[@STETTRACE]

Yeah It would be pretty hard to NOT like this cat!!

[@marklondon2008]

To be able to play at his level for such a long time wouldn't be possible with a dude with a bad attitude. People just wouldn't work with him. Also, giving this quality of 'insider' information by a true professional is testament to his personality, The next generation of Tim Pierces are watching this right now.

[@thisdyingsoul76]

I love that while you do use a lot of boutique and vintage gear, you also tell us about lower cost alternatives to those pieces

[@afringedweller]

I love this guy. He's so talented, and passionate, yet so humble.

[@MichaelGrecoGuitar]

Yea man it’s always a great start to my Saturday to see this guy!

[@khaldounj]

In every single interview I've seen they introduce him as the legendary Tim Pierce, he played in hundreds of the most important records during 90s, from Michael Jackson to Santana to Christina Aguilera and a lot more, not mentioning movies and TV shows and still so humble.

[@kevinmusso2397]

Very well said. A good dude and monster player

[@grmishady]

His skill draws you right in.. I love him and his sound is legend. I mean.. I can't get enough... Wow..

[@shipsahoy1793]

Love your presence, Tim!! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@barrymiller2272]

Agreed...always has a smile that could light up downtown Seattle. And his talent level, off the charts

[@davidallenhammond2777]

Excellent demonstration Tim, love your playing and your teaching. Thanks.

[@stassmusic]

Thanks Tim. Your amp tones are pure magic! Inspiring!

[@CJLee-jd2lh]

Dang this has to be one of the most instructive and intuitive tone lesson videos.. high praise to Mr. Tim Pierce!!

[@ronaldjohnston3723]

So fun to watch and listen to you Tim. Thank You for sharing Sir.

[@johncalcott40]

The intonation on that PRS is amazing.

[@tomshaug]

Thank you Tim, this was a great visit that did a terrific job illustrating the nuance of this type of tone. Because the instrument is granted a more narrow sonic window when played in a band setting versus when heard as a singular voice, it would be great the hear this style of comparison when the guitar steps forward as the featured voice in a full band mix. All the best bud, thanks again!

[@Waterinmenbenen]

Gorgeous tones there Tim. And that PRS is mesmerisingly beautiful.

[@marcofioravanti4176]

What I love in YT: Useful informations, shared by the experienced, demonstrated in a great, entertaining way! Big thanks!

[@paulheartsongs]

Great teaching and sharing! Thank you

[@martinlahaie6012]

Man you've change a lot since starting on You Tube...you were sooo shy at the beginning of your on line presence... Now you're a beast of a presenter ! KUDOS To you sir ! Awesome guitar player!

[@douglaschristine8387]

I like to watch him play, he looks so happy.

[@lukasrydelius6174]

don't be fooled by the fake and forced smiles. His facial expressions are the 2nd worse to steve terrberry in the YT guitar world. But if you like watching this guy maybe tinyberries will get you just as excited? maybe...

[@richardsmith-to1fk]

Great info much appreciated

[@sixstringsamurai55]

Thank you for all your tips and tricks, man. I seriously appreciate it. You've really expanded my tonal palette and understanding of the instrument I love so dearly.

[@shayeasy]

great video. the part about complementing a thin guitar sound with a thick-sounding pedal was super interesting. thanks for sharing!

[@karmaguitaramplifiers7967]

Tim - Thanks for the shout-out buddy! Much appreciated!

[@4GuitarTrance]

Tim, I love your playing... I've been a fan since seeing you live at the USF Sundome in Tampa, Florida with Rick Springfield in the 80's... Instant fan! Being a player myself and on the road at that time with an "A Circuit" cover band (we all have to eat), I was really young at the time... a minor not old enough to play in clubs (alchohol, etc.), so the guys had to lie to get me into clubs legally as a guitarist for that band. I had not seen you live prior to that, and I said, "Oh my God... where did this guy come from, and where did Rick find him?" Between you and RIck, live, I had chills up and down my arms and spine throughout the entire show. I immediately went out and bought everything Rick did that you played on! I still love your playing, but I miss everything about those days... the entire music scene and your playing. Everything was easy-going, fun, not uptight, fresh, and very exciting. Now? Well... not a huge fan of "Alt Rock", etc... not at all as a matter of fact. Rock no longer DRIVES as it did then... kinda' boring in comparison, for me. Sorry to those who disagree... my opinion only! Not trying to offend in any way. You were big, edgy but VERY melodic... your tone was wonderful. When you started Jesse's Girl I flipped over the tone... again big, very chunky and tight, and of course very 80's with your own special twist. My favorite solo -- and they all were, seriously -- but my absolute favorite, believe it or not, was your soloing on "Souls". We used to play that song in the cover band after hearing you live, and I got chills every time I played it. I think I got it note for note... and imagined it being played by you and Rick every time I played it. Chills man, chills! :-P My other absolute favorite was your work on "State of the Heart." Chords, tone, choice of notes made that song what it was. Seriously deep, soulful, heady and an "atmospheric" track... takes me away to this day whenever I hear it. The production on Tao was incredible. Anyway, your tracks on SOTH were phenomenal... all the way around. Tao was a very deep, kinda' dark album... but in a good way. Not depressing... just really deep and thought provoking... musically and lyrically. It would be nice to see/hear you do all of the soloing from "Souls" on your channel sometime... just for old time sake. It would be a thrill all over again. Plus, I could finally see whether I actually played it properly or not, once and for all. :-P So VERY melodic and emotive... perfect for that song... ripping at the same time! Wonderful tone! As I said, I still love your playing, and I miss the 80's Tim Pierce greatly sometimes. I know, things move on and life would get stale if not. But mainly just wanted you to know you were one of my guitar heroes/guitar idols, and you inspired me to go beyond what I even imagined being as a player. The playing you did with Rick was some of the best stuff you've ever done... some of the best stuff ANYONE has ever done! Don't ever be ashamed of your 80's "Rick stuff"... you absolutely rocked, helped make Rick's music what it was at that time, and had a HUGE fan base with all of the players I was exposed to around the nation when I was out gigging for a living. The players who slam the 80's are possibly a bit lazy, and may not have the fortitude to become as good as the greats -- you being one -- from that era. At least that's been my experience with 80's-bashing players today. Nevertheless, so glad you're still around and playing, friend. Thanks much for the massive inspiration, Tim Pierce! BTW... sorry for the "novel"! %-\

[@davidwoods358]

It's always a bit of a battle getting the clarity the grind the push and the eveness to all work together. I have been pondering on the super sweet or the super clean for a while now. Keeping it simple here for a home rig. Guitar into a Keeley 4 knob comp, into a Wampler Equator EQ then into an EHX Soul Food ... to the amp. Time effects in the loop. Great video!

[@nilspollheide2911]

You can also get nice thick sounds on the bridge PU when rolling down the tone knob to taste. Great Videos Tim!!!

[@honestinsky]

Thanks so much Tim. I've been following your great channel and I am learning wonderful things from you. I appreciate you taking the time, effort, and expense to create these gems. A+

[@evenstephen2000]

Was checking this out for the Super Sweet, which I have & wanted to see how you used it…and was just amazed by the awesome tone of the 3 combined pedals. Nice job on this…

[@quicksite]

Tim I just saw you on Rick Beato's channel giving the amazing psy-ops of how to do session work. I'd never really seen or heard that particular kind of insight before, and obviously it delighted Rick as well. "IF YOU'VE WON REALLY BIG ON YOUR MONO TRACK".... "CRISIS IN CONFIDENCE" taking a minute too long to change guitars.... "BEING GRANDFATHERED IN" for the role you were to play for the whole record. ... It's cool seeing you relay the adaptation tricks you went through-- and eventually being able to breeze through those complex latin chords. Subscribed just based on that interview!

[@Grant_Ferstat]

I recently picked up an XTS Imperial. It's now one of my absolute favourites. Sweet spots right through the gain range and the little DYN switch makes it really versatile and easy to match to different amps.

[@eflizotte]

God bless you Tim everything you play sounds amazing

[@ivanyonghang4568]

Sir, your guitar playing is really great and lovely . and thank you for the lesson on tones. very useful

[@anonymohipp9097]

So much great information and amazing, inspiring playing! Thank you very much for these wonderful videos.

[@michaelschiessl8357]

Thanks Professor Tim..you really help us novice guitar players to get ideas and create new sounds and effects..Thanks for your passion as well and your clarity in speaking in terms we can all understand.

[@MichaelGrecoGuitar]

This was so helpful. I reminder hearing SRV used a few tube screamers for different tones as well.

[@martinandersson5833]

Thanks Tim. I learn some cool, new tricks every time I watch your videos. Great stuff! 👍

[@evenstephen2000]

Great demo and explanation of using ODs together smartly. I love the XTS stuff…

[@MaxPower-js1sk]

Such great tone. I’m using a vintage Les Paul and vintage 335 into a Tone King, but Tim’s tone still kills mine. What a sound.

[@CNCTEMATIC]

Cool! Now all I need is a Park amp head and an isolated cabinet with vintage speakers - easy!

[@saintannsbeach]

Awesome playing as usual. AND many thanks for the solution to adding some ‘fatness’ to the bridge pickup on my PRS!

[@michaelmattson3515]

Great lesson on tone , technique & guitar personalities.

[@scoutgirl7739]

Yikes! I feel like I just got off the 'Tilt-a-whirl' I'm still processing the amazing tones you revealed with the pedals you featured. Amazing tones, sounds, but also an investment. For me, a dinosaur rocker at 61 years old, I realize I'm behind the technology curve when it comes to pedal effects. Trust me. For an old dog you taught me a new trick. Thank you tim. Always enlightened with your videos. Kurtiss

[@larslevinberget9558]

What I've done since 1988...finding the sweet spot on my Peaveys or Marshalls, and then using an OD (TS or SD) as a push, and then boosting that with GE7 or even a Crybaby :) Thanks Tim!

[@ralphedwards269]

Wow! Such a beautiful touch. Tone reminds me of Dickey Betts😊

[@stickman55100]

I couldn’t agree more. Tim is a fantastically skilled player who plays with passion and confidence. And... he’s a terrific teacher. I always learn something from watching his clips.

[@bryanmannoia8410]

I have been stacking pedals for years. great way to tweak your sound.

[@stepitup5409]

Always amazing Tim!

[@BridgeGuitar]

Man, I love your playing so much!

[@InGratitudeIam]

Great lesson, Tim! And then there's Carlos Santana's trick of a delay (slight) in between two distortions. Adds a thickness but with clarity.

[@tommyc777ac]

Huge fan Tim!! I started doing that with the HX Stomp using 2 distortions and adding the dimension pedal in the mix just a little bit to round it out gets a nice fat sound. Great tones Tim!!

[@bunglerat]

It's criminal that Tim doesn't have more subscribers & views. Not only is he a phenomenal guitar talent but he comes across as a genuinely nice guy who clearly knows & loves his craft. I wish I could play my PRS as good as he does.

[@mandobanjoguitar]

Great tip, I do this a lot when you need just that little bit of extra boost on a solo.

[@ghostownaproach]

I first saw this idea when Buck Dharma demonstrated his rig on KZbin and I started using multiple distortion pedals chained together and set at different distortion amounts rather than adjusting just one up and down. Way better having many choices at your feet! You're awesome! Wish there were gigs!

[@GuitarJawn]

I still can't stop using my 1983 Ibanez SD-9 with the gain rolled all the way down or at 9 o'clock depending on the guitar, Volume maxed of course. Infront I boost that with a Wampler Ego Comp to slightly round the sound and the J. Rockett Holdsworth OD (amazing pedal). The Fat, clean and treble boosts on the Holdsworth gives you different flavors. That's all I need really and it all runs into a Victory V30.

[@christopherbalmforth2514]

Oh the bridge lo mid boosty thing was awesome!

[@philroselle1514]

Tim, I love ya man, you're one of the all time greats!!

[@md770]

I love watching his videos, he’s so knowledgeable and I always take something away after watching his videos.

[@kevinmusso2397]

Love Tim, checked out that pedal too. It is a dead ringer for the Mostration. Win Win!

[@bobbaumeister5243]

Absolutely awesome Tim! This is the highlight of the week and none of us want to miss you. Thank you very much Tim *you kick my ass*

[@paulajohnson139]

Sounding great

[@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL]

Came over from Mr. Beato's channel, beautiful tasteful playing, really inspiring.

[@AndrewMooreLearningLicks]

I use in this order the Keeley Compressor + into the Keeley Katana Clean Boost into a Keeley Super Phat Mod... if I want heavier I use the first two into an Xotic SL Drive at 18volts for more headroom and it's absolutely brilliant, thanks Tim you should try it 🤘🏻

[@Randallkoller]

Tim, I'd bet you'd love the Lovepedal Eternity Burst, my quest for distorted tones ended when I found it, just amazing!

[@thomaskossar01]

What a nice surprise, watching it with my Wilshire with me!

[@jameslichtenberger9789]

I have it and yes it’s rare. Great to see you using it!

[@tommyburnhamsmusic]

I love the Super Sweet. Had mine for a few months love it!

[@hayleycomet8029]

I really love your channel so much! I'm not even a guitarist but you make such great content and your videos are so fun and informative - great job and thanks!

[@timpierceguitar]

Wow, thanks!

[@zackgrail6241]

Love your videos Tim! Missed seeing you pop up in newsfeed.

[@vikramjitbanerjeetuki]

I have a 70's Wilshire I just love it and it's my secret weapon on studio sessions a really killer axe for biting solos🤘

[@marc_leblanc]

Killer tone. The fingers help too of course. Sweet licks.

[@StoicPJ]

Man, the look on his face when he hits “that note” is pure joy. Love this channel learning tons!

[@nevillecragg9066]

Just thought the same thing. He’s genuinely stoked to have hit that thing and it’s just lit him up!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Tones are what get the player motivated in my humble opinion! Fascinating to see you get such strong and rather defined tones with just a few tricks up the sleeve. Cheers.

[@meridianskye9518]

Yes..... I agree new sounds and tones can be very inspiring.....😎🎸🎶

[@michaelcopps5683]

Truer words...Always makes a new audio discovery "happen".

[@JammyGit]

It's nice to see the Boss Slicer SL-20 in the background....at least I think it's a Slicer....I bought one myself last year and I really enjoy using it, you don't see many of them around 😎👍

[@ripley7t429]

Another great pedal in the same Ibanez line is the CP10. A compressor and sustainer combined. I have had mine for 33 years.

[@patrickcasey357]

Love Tim’s legato. Very smooth. Always great tone and feel. I’m also a proud owner of “Guitarland”.

[@MrKevindollar]

Glad I found your channel...great info and you are a positive dude!

[@AndrewLewisHowe]

My three OD pedal stack is Klon into BD2 into OCD. I set the Klon kinda flat, the BD2 bright, and the OCD warmish. All just on the edge of breakup. BD2 into OCD sounds like a full bore plexi, my high gain sound. Klon into either, or both, gives that mids push for solo squawking.

[@valagnew2644]

Personal guitar studio with EVERYTHING you need or want. I so wanna play with all those toys. Total guitar goals 🎸

[@coreydavison4971]

You always make me tense up when you make sudden movements. You don't seem to have a whole lot of room at your workdesk. Guess im afraid you will damage that beauty PRS. Love your videos. I learn alot from you. Thanks a bunch!

[@joemack1884]

You could make a strung 2x4 sound good! Thanks for the video.

[@caseymotschman4203]

Cool cat! Appreciate all of your contributions

[@thelapgods7374]

An Ibanez tube king or the maxon ROD are good for the thick up high tone. Holds together nicely.

[@thomasberinati3380]

Hi Tim. I agree with the drive stacking approach. I use a TS9 into an MXR IL DIAVOLO into an MXR FET DRIVER. I have an EP Boost at the front of the chain. I can turn that on to address the need of a slight boost and fattening when switching to the bridge pickup. Very effective chain with plenty of variability of the tone and drive characteristic Cheers!

[@stevelaferney3579]

Oh

[@silviomp]

I just saw you on Rick's channel and I'm so glad to be here now.

[@1satisfiedmind]

That solo tone sorta reminded me of the melody and tone of She Said (Beatles). I like. I dont know much about pedals, but recently bought a couple budget guitars, a Boss Katana, and a Zoom G1X Four and I'm having so much fun

[@tonyfondacaro1980]

Funny you should drop this. I just put an EP Booster in front of my 1987x reissue and it brought out so much more. I’ve got classic SRV sear on the neck pickup and a nice AC/DC crunch on the bridge humbucker. I feel like a Super Sweet or a TS808 would really make it pop and push me into VH territory.

[@liontone]

Love Pierce, Beato, and Jens Larson.

[@tonymirabelli8516]

I just subcribed to your page. You just might be the ultimate tone guru!

[@patrickmckay6621]

Btw, pedals that are totally overlooked are guitarsystems pedals,like the drive tool jr,treble tool,fuzz tool(jr.),vibe tool ect. Michael Thompson and Sam Vito reviewed them a few years ago, ....pedals that will never leave my board again.

[@jeffreynolds2190]

Tim put out some guitar music for us ! love to listen to nothing but your jams riding down the road ! Serious.. love this track .. awesome..

[@frankortega4280]

Great solo on the Wiltshire.

[@AlexandreSoma]

Thanks Tim! Always putting a smile in my face ;)

[@timpierceguitar]

My pleasure!

[@ryanchamblee2758]

That’s a great sound!

[@rickdixontn]

The better the lick the better the "tone" sounds. The better the player, even better does the tone sound. A lot of legendary licks have been recorded with very modest tone over the years, yet they become so familiar to our ears that we try and match the outdated tone. Perfect "tone" is what guitar players lust for, but what the average listener hardly distinguishes. With that said, I'm always on the lookout for a way to upgrade my pedal board.

[@gergemall]

Like that lesson

[@Benjammin117]

I can never stop watching till the smile at the end of the solo :)

[@brian91145]

The JHS Bonsi is my go to! I can play anything with that and the EP Booster

[@winstonsmith993]

I just got a PRS SE Custom about a month ago. After a little bit of setup tweaking, I love the way it plays.

[@ericcarpenter3263]

Tim you really are my favorite KZbin personality. You smile and warmth are crazy contagious, and you put out so much useful, free information. I notice you are using your older PRS, hows the new one treating you? It’s literally the most beautiful guitar I’ve ever seen, looking forward to hearing it more.

[@eldaddio]

I've been playing guitar for 37 years (self-taught), and didn't realise those are the 2 scales I've been using most of my life... thanks!

[@sgtcaco]

JHS Andy Timmons @ pedal ,JHS bonsai, boss super over drive and the OCD are also really great pedals to mix with.

[@gorgecoach]

Arghhh,,,just realized I have that mostortion in my box o pedals up on the fourth ledge on the shop...time to pull it out and give it another try. now that I know the sound police will not throw me off the stage for having two pedals between me and the amp...days of old thinking...Thank you Tim Pierce all over again.