Gregor Hilden - guitar-seller / guitarist

I made this video because some comments say: "All your guitars sound the same"... So I played a few guitars in a row with just the same same setting. Do they sound the same?
Gregor Hilden - guitar-seller / guitarist
Welcome to my You Tube channel. I hope you like my guitar videos and if you are interested in one of these instruments you can see them in my webshop www.gregsguitar... - until a guitar has been sold.
I'm located in Münster/Germany and my job is: making music, CDs, doing concerts, buying/selling guitars on a professionaly basis. The guitars in my videos are owned by myself and the inventory is changing every day .
Also Okko Diablo Overdrive Pedal is available on my page - just send an e-mail to [e-mail]
German Site:
Informationen zu den Gitarren, FAQs, Fotos, Preisangaben etc. gibt es auf meiner Homepage: www.gregsguitar...
English Site:
For FAQs and more detailed information on the instruments presented here / close-up fotos, pricings etc, please go to my website www.gregsguitar...
in this Video: Okko Diablo Gain+ Overdrive, Amp: Fender Vibroverb (original 1963), Vahlbruch SpaceTime Delay, www.gregorhilden.de
CDs Gregor Hilden: At Amazon, CD Baby on I Tunes, plus physical CDs in stores or by mailorder, also at :www.gregorhilden.de
FAQs
Please understand that I can't answer to general gear-questions. I get 150 mails every day people asking me if they better buy an Epiphone or a Gibson guitar, wich Pickups they shoulb buy, what the difference is beetween a Custom Shop and a non Custom Shop. what the difference is beetween a mexican and a japanese guitar... and so son on and so on.. ! It is simply too much to answer - I hope you understand.
But of course I will answer to all inquiries for the guitars I sell!! You also can call me if you have questions on the guitars from my sales list. You will find some FAQ on my page a - including: explaining the recording setup, what strings and plek I play, what amp and microphone plus plus..!

[@evhvampire]

one of my favorite players, says so much with so few notes,and plays with such a distinctive style

[@johnqpublic2718]

Youre my favorite guitar tone KZbinr by far! Maybe its because we both have similar tastes in guitar tone, but youve always got it dialed in so well. Big ups man!

[@hoowansum]

what this guy does is priceless...he hangs up his ego and actually helps serious people develop opinions about the tones of different very expensive guitars. If you dont have the money for these guitars you should not criticize him because those of us who want to buy expensive guitars would like to see them at their max potential, like a clean overdriven sound under limited, repetitive conditions

[@KelsterVonShredster]

This dude ROCKS. Love his videos. Excellent playing, excellent video quality, excellent audio quality. He delivers the goods.

[@guitarnell]

It would be impossible for all those great guitars to sound the same... They all have different pickups, are made of different woods etc... I am not a professional musician but I play a bit and listen to tons of music and I hear nuances in all those beauties!!! Keep up the good work Greg, you are amazing!!!

[@jjj18641]

love the look on your face when that epi tribute started to sing...it was as if you were suprised

[@falkoberlander4317]

Wow I am really touched by your playing. It amazing how natural and melodic the musik flow out of you. Really enjoyed it.

[@LiveMusicInspiration]

Thanks for the vidio in this format. The fact that the musician "hear" much deeper than the average person is able to perceive.

[@MatthewDrive]

What I love in your videos, is that your style and your touch sounds very recognizable, so that I can compare the difference between one guitar sound and another. I don't really think every guitar sounds the same...

[@buzzfredt5081]

Greg, love your playing. Could listen all day...oh yeah, i have. Thanks for these videos! I love hearing the different nuances in the guitars.

[@andrewmoran357]

what you are hearing is the skill of a great player who could make any guitar sound great - the tone comes from wood, pick ups, amps and pedals and some of the players feeling towards music.

[@clemdewitt4522]

Tone and feel, that's Gregor Hilden. Superb!

[@brez9091]

Always amazed how one can misinterpet a comment. unless it's a reading comprehension defecit. I praised Gregs playing. I praised his videos in general. it just that i would like to hear a totally clean sound as part of his already great videos. Like this one for example. Too compressed for my taste. I'm always thinking...if greg just disconnected from ALL those effects and plugged straight into his amp...He'd sound EVEN BETTER. Thanks Greg for all your effort!

[@massif20022000]

I could watch this over and over again, so much fun!

[@jordannlouie]

seriously, no guitar/brand allegiances when i watch these vids. just coming to watch and listen to GregsGuitars.

[@kroutchsex]

"Gregs Guitars - your guitars sounds the same all the time..." You just make them all sound FANTASTIC.

[@ouch26]

Love the sound of the Epiphone! It's alive and that thing can really cry and scream!

[@RiotBadger]

Greg, I think people mean that you sound like 'You' on any guitar you play. They might not realise it but they are paying you a massive compliment. You have a great style and tone that is all from your fingers!

[@GONZOFAM7]

I think they all sound the same, because they all sound GREAT!!! Thanks GregsGuitars for the entertainment and inspiration.

[@MrROCKINRANDALL]

THE SMILE AT 7.13 SAID IT ALL,GREAT PLAYING !YOU SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST !!SUPER SOUND ON ALL !!

[@RiccardoPareschi]

Greg is one of the fine guitarist I've heard. Great tone in his hands!

[@rodsilvatv]

That little smile he did at 3:45 made my day, ehehe. Great job, Mr. Hilden!

[@flamethrower161]

I have a les paul standard 1988 and i have played other standards and have noticed that the tone can be a little different from one to another but as far as my ears are concerned they all sound magic.

[@BigEdWo]

I agree. Usually I also prefer the clean tones. It's a matter of taste. But listen to those long-lasting bendings, no vibrato. That's one of his trademarks. It's special.

[@AmbientBeat99]

Nothing like the sound of a Tele, for ANY type of music. So cool!

[@bomdelux]

Fantastic tone on all of those guitars, but the P90s absolutely stole the show. Crisp bite from the bridge, warm, smooth and yet clear tone from the neck. Absolutely breathtaking tone from start to finish, but the P90s stood above the rest clearly.

[@tptmnc]

I love all your videos, you've got great chops and it's great to see all the different instruments you have demoed...keep it up!!

[@xtc1957]

You're a fine guitarist, Greg. Someday, the world will understand that "less is more," and that it's not the notes you play, but what's in between.

[@cliffwhite28121]

Greg's mistakes are a) he's a great player who knows what sound he wants from the guitar, b) his fingers have experienced a thousand guitars so they instantly adapt to play what he wants, and c) he has his own recognisable style. Wish i made those mistakes! Greg, please ignore the fools and keep the videos coming!

[@Mordecai06]

The difference is subtle but evident Gibsons sound like Gibsons and Fenders like Fenders, humbuckers like humbuckers and SC's like SC's. Very good dynamics from an outstanding player. I'll go with the in your face tone of the Les Pauls.

[@maraviyoso8473]

I don't find it that subtle. For some it will because he's playing the same style; but it's clear the differences between guitars. Nevertheless, all guitars are very good, specially the Teles.

[@taketheredpill1441]

The Epiphone sounded amazing! I'm blown away!

[@LesterPaul01]

I said this statement 2 years ago. Not to knock greg, He is a great guitar player and he likes guitars.Obviously, using the same od pedal, same amp will warrant silmilar tones. For everyone who believes in that statement should ponder this. We are not in the room when greg is playing. You tube has a huge influence on a guitar's tone. He is one fortunate bastard to have all those cream of the crop guitars. Rock on greg!!

[@CraigMedlinmusic]

They all have a similar sound obviously because the settings aren't changed. But you can hear the difference in the tone of all the guitars. But I do agree with one of the other commenters, the gear you use does colour the tone a lot.

[@User58747]

You are an amazingly good guitarist, always a pleasure to listen to your soulful playing.

[@richarddickinson6230]

Greg inspires me to pick up my Strat and bend some strings. Thanx Greg🌞

[@Vajracsaba]

It's the PICK! Those 2mm delrins are great but finicky, with jingly piercing sharp attack, creamy soft tone, even muffled if played gentle, then suddenly dashing, slicing the strings if you delve in hard. Perfect for Greg's style. Darn difficult to shred too. Great vid, BTW. Keep on rocking. Or bluesing, for that matter.

[@januszhamerski6890]

I watch those videos just for the music! I love to jam with them too

[@straydogstrut1464]

Some guitars definitely have more chime, others more creaminess, and others more silky in sound than others. Love this video. Keep on playin', brother.

[@MeyerG4Indiana]

Thanks! Watching and playing along with a real guitar player has helped my playing.

[@rockhead69]

Great guitars, great playing, great tone...kudos !

[@frenchfry1342]

Just proves how much of the sound it in the fingers. Honestly, if you think he sounds the same all the time, then what better platform for hearing the slight changes that the guitars themselves make instead of the player?

[@Turba80]

this guy is a master of tone and technique

[@jasfiona]

Hi Derek. Happy New Year. I mentioned neighbours because most of us haven't got a sound proof studio for practicing. What I meant by "clean" boost was that it would a "transparent" boost, so only decibels, not timbre. That was all. I think Greg is brilliant, but the Okko pedal does morph the sound of the guitars. It's a great sound, don't get me wrong, and if it's his favourite, great, even better, no problem. I still insist it would be better to try and achieve a more transparent tone though.

[@Jam-Tracks-Guitar]

i got that same question many times when I demo a new guitar......good you made this video Greg, hope they can hear the difference now :)

[@songohan511]

Dein Spiel gefällt mir sehr gut, da bekommt man gleich Lust selber zu spielen. Und mega geile Gitarren natürlich 👍👍

[@AugustusCaesarTV]

Cool stuff. Excellent Video. Was not expecting it to be that good. Keep up the greatchannel vids

[@rg7120]

The neck pickup on the Les Paul Special was awesome! But the differences with that much gain are subtle compared to their clean and low gain sounds. It sounded different, but not enough to listen without seeing which guitar was used and say "that's a Les Paul with P90s" or "that's a Strat".

[@andreana2112]

That Epi sounded much better than expected!

[@zx7gp]

nobody saying much about that Tele with the Filtertron pick ups. Loved it! I put those p/u's in an Ibanez artcore with fantastic results

[@poikkiki]

That smile when you pick the les paul at 3:45 is great haha

[@DarwinSanico]

I don't care if he just sound same or not, the only thing I knew is, Greg is the best and I want to get all the guitars that he used in his videos :)

[@dsego84]

They do sound the same because you have a very particular picking style. I'm not entirely sure, but I think you hold the pick near the tip, so your thumb hits the string, producing a recognisable squeal.

[@DosMan94]

Thanks Greg, had to buy the Okko Diablo after viewing your video's. I don't understand players who dislike this ? Keep it up.

[@Frapzoid]

When it comes to guitars I'm a Gibson guy but the guitar that impressed me the most was the Epi. I have a custom shop Les Paul and a 1968 SG so I know guitars. Been playing for over years There are subtle differences between the guitars he played but his style comes thru no matter what guitar he plays...

[@theLanguageLab]

i think i can hear the different EQ only, the harmonic color/texture of the tone is still quite same honestly, anyway thanks for your nice demo!

[@bozzojoe]

Very nice feel to your playing Greg!

[@goodbassfishin]

people are just having a hard time distinguishing the difference between tone and style. The tone of the guitars are definitely different, but your playing style shines through every time.

[@kingstumble]

Yes,Greg you have a recognisable style which some people wrongly confuse with sound. BTW love your expression of surprise/delight at about 3:50 when playing the first couple of notes on the Epi Tribute,as if to say "I wasn't expecting that!"

[@VIP-Guitar]

It's his style of playing that defines 90% of his sound. The tone is almost entirely in his hands. Other players adapt their playing to the type of instrument gut Gregor doesn't. That's all there is to say. Of course there are differences between the instruments. I think this video is the perfect example of how important the player and his style is! Great playing of course.

[@marshall7723]

Hi Greg, Yes I think ear washing is in order. Love your style and thanks for all the great music, Sounds Wonderful! Marshall

[@OctobersDesire]

I realize the great time differences. Between the start and the lp especially. The lp has a a much deeper heavier tone while the start has a lighter sound. The p90 lb jr has a somewhat weaker sound that the lp custom dude to the single coils although still great. The tele has a high and bright sound as well. More than the stray as it seems to me.

[@DaveABerry]

Greg they all sound the same to me too - they all sound awesome! I wish I had your talent!

[@gargaraloca]

Hehe! it looks like Gregs made this video in respond to a hater who thinks all videos and guitars sound the same. I recomended this Channel to a friend a told me the same, "all videos sound the same". I think he is wrong. The thing I most like about this channel is the noticed tonal difference in all the guitars (strats sounds like strats, teles like teles, lpaul like a l paul, 335 like 335, etc, even with the same gig) MY OPINION? Great Job Greg, keep it up!

[@brownbigb]

@teza75 i don't think anyone is unhappy, this is just a great opportunity to discuss where tone comes from. i think we can see a significant part of tone is in the fingers of the player, not in the equipment.

[@jogabola]

love the ending with the "i proved you wrong" face

[@trevinor3]

it aint the guitars they're obviously different, but its your playing that's tripping listeners. its your technique . . . very nice . . .

[@stratplayer2747]

it is normal and expected that guitars sounds similar, but they are not the same...i am a big fan of john mayer, listen to him on strat and on es 335/339 which are two very different guitars, you will hear differences, but not so big ones... Greg, you have you own style and I admire your playing, in all your videos i only hear your style and aproximate sound of different guitars. And using okko and vahlbruch, you created your own tone which everyone hears and thinks that every guitar is same :D

[@mateo2006]

Does the Diablo impart a definite 'flavour' that reduces the differences more than if you were just playing through an overdriven amp? I'm sure it does. But so would a tube screamer, a tube driver or a Hermida. I think, the Diablo sounds great. I think a constant with the sound is the great reverb coming from that amp. Does a neck humbucker sound like a neck single coil when using one. Obviously not. Incidentally that Epiphone Paul hangs quite well with those much more expensive instruments.

[@uzi592]

That epiphone held it's own I must say! Haha awesome playing and man love the sound of a nice tele ! :)

[@scoobers90]

i think people are kind of mixing up sound and tone. the guitars all have different tones, but they sound similar because of how greg plays, he has a very distinct style and that shows through in each guitar he plays.

[@mariocruz977]

His face when he picks up the Epiphone ;) him put Gibson BurstBucker that's why the tone is awesome!!!!! Keep rocking :)

[@heir89]

awesome man...i love your tone..super crunchy!!!!!!!.....

[@axeputz]

Let's not forget the role of the amplifier as well as the player in the sound equation. If Greg were to change amps every minute throughout that piece, you'd hear a bigger difference in sound. Also if a different guitarist were used each time a guitar & amp were changed, you'd notice an audible difference. A player's feel is also an important part of the total sound equation.

[@salsplace]

Great video! I enjoyed each and every one. One amazing tone after the next. Keep up the good work.

[@Tesik008]

Lovely backing track and great playing so :)

[@busburak]

i am quite proud of my ears. i can pass every blind test. though he's a good player, when he's playing, i wouldn't trust myself to tell if he's playing a banjo or a keyboard. they all sound the same. that's another kind of talent not everyone has

[@GregsGuitars]

"I wouldn't trust myself to tell if he's playing a banjo or a keyboard" plus: "i am quite proud of my ears" .... ??? ha ha...

[@buddyollie7400]

GregsGuitars Why do u never respond to positive or encouraging comments?? Lol

[@ppg88888]

i love your playing style...its very melodious...pls take me through the journey how you learned soloing and pls share some tips

[@sleepy4x]

Tolles Video. Alles großartige Gitarren und schön, die mal hintereinander zu hören. Ja, da sind Unterschiede. Ich spiele am liebsten Strats und die haben mir hier auch am Besten gefallen. Wobei ich auch die blaue Tele (optisch für mich ein Graus) klasse fand. Das ist aber alles subjektiv und ich denke jeder kann hierbei seine Lieblingsgitarre finden und die Les Pauls Fans werden die Paulas natürlich bevorzugen. Eigentlich hätte man das erstmal mit geschloosenen Augen hören müssen...

[@Dazp94]

the haar thinline is nothing but amazing .

[@adriang.6794]

Headstock on the LP is gorgeous

[@jesusmascis1159]

you sir are such a fuckin rock n roll dude. man your style is limitless. your tone makes me weep

[@stringfinity]

Outstanding playing, man! Extreme lot of feeling... spiced with technique! That's what defines a good guitarist!

[@gillyzoom]

A lot of these guitars sound very similar due to the Greg's touch,response and phrasing this is what they people mean when they say you can play through another persons set up but never sound like exactly like them.Tonal personality is a very individual and personal thing and it also a very subtle thing I can definitely hear differences between the guitars even if it's only slight.I am sure if you were in the same room the differences would be far more discernible

[@DannyJamesGuitar]

I've heard Guthrie Govan rocking to the same backing track. It's awesome!

[@juanmartindonato]

Waw! Incredible sound in that Blue Haar 2011!

[@Mastif666]

I can listen you all the time... Chillout...

[@brownbigb]

this just shows how much the tone is in the fingers. of course they don't sound the same. but with the same amp, pedal and player they sound similar. you did select different type of guitars and pickups, and didn't play the similar ones back to back. if you go back to back between the 2 pauls, it is pretty darn close.

[@BeNNstAh]

they sound similar, and all distinctively like you, but offcourse a strat sounds different compared to a les paul, but yes, they sound similar thanks to your amazing playing and the okko diablo

[@UltimateRockPix]

Great idea, I've always loved the Okko's tone on your vids and it's great to hear the comparisons on one vid. Perhaps you could do the same thing with the Taxi Driver and some of the other effects you use. Keep up the great work, it's your playing that stands out above all the guitars, etc.

[@oldschoolsg]

love the face when you start to play with the epiphone :P

[@phyxius2]

they do sound different.. but like everyone says.... because your style of playing is distinctive, there is a very slight difference.. its kinda obvious when you switch b/w single coils and humberbuckers..

[@markwrshps]

Hey , we all have our opinions ...Great . It still doesn't change the fact that Greg puts out some fabulous Videos that benefit all of us......Turn down the microscope & turn up the music... you might feel a little better... ! +++ ! Thanks for everything so far Greg , keep 'em comin'... ! Great videos ,just Great !

[@benmcniel]

The tone is in the touch! You have a distinctive sound . . . and it's a good one! The guitars do not sound the same.

[@ieatcrete111]

I feel that the fact that they do sound the same is a testament to the development of Greg's individual style. He's clearly a veteran. Tone is in the fingers

[@dumalucky]

The implications of this are incredible.. It means that what you actually hear Greg play is changed by how you view him. This could mean that his playing sounds better when you look at him or sounds worse. depending. But it is what your actually hearing even if the sound waves are the same.

[@detike14]

What a fantastic sound, just amazing!

[@danieloliveiraog]

GOD!!! He deffinitely saved the best for last, such tone!

[@paulvcarter]

This is a much better way of showing the guitars, the subtle tonal differences are clear. The tele chimes and the LP's are thick.

[@mattchurchill]

That Les Paul Junior has the best neck pick up sound I've ever heard from a Gibson.

[@1y9b9b]

So sick man. Crazy. Loved the last one