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[@weezerti]

Hey Tim! I work at 225 parsons in kalamazoo. We build Heritage and Harmony side by side on the same equipment. Your Harmony Comet was made using old Gibson presses, saws, sanders, clamps, techniques, etc. Not everything Harmony uses the old stuff, but some of the steps absolutely do use the old stuff.

[@user-wd8mn8sf1j]

love these new Harmonys. I had a Harmony HB in the early 1980s and was stoked to learn that they are making these beauties today.

[@ardbegthequestion]

@@user-wd8mn8sf1j - I like the look without the pickguard.Maybe make this an option to save a few hole being drilled?

[@finoroverato7640]

Is Rendall Wall still at Heritage ? Good guy! Does this Harmony have a center block?

[@StaticInfinity-ts3jk]

Please build a Harmony Stratotone reissue with the correct neck through body construction

[@weezerti]

I never noticed that those were neck-through, but it does appear that way. I would love to do a neck-through!@@StaticInfinity-ts3jk

[@GiuseppeMottaJay]

Hey Tim, this is Giuseppe from GuitarScientist. Just wanted to drop by and express my gratitude for featuring the Performaxe in your video. The response seems to have been very positive! It's an immense pleasure to see my work being appreciated and acknowledged by someone as respected in the community as you. I really don't know how to thank you enough.

[@ey870]

Its AWESOME!!!

[@ganttmann]

but there aren't any available to buy!

[@GiuseppeMottaJay]

@@ganttmann in about ten days there will be!

[@jhumbrac]

@GiuseppeMottaJay makes a hell of a product! My performaxe is worth every penny. Makes playing sitting down so much easier/more comfortable, but it's especially useful with my Les Paul.

[@GiuseppeMottaJay]

@@jhumbrac thank you so much for your kind words

[@jefflee8133]

Loved ‘Ordinary World’ when it first came out. Still sounds beautiful today. Warren Cuccurullo is an amazing guitarist!!!

[@dangipson4066]

“I like to play slow, and squeeze all the emotion out of a note I can”… I so agree. When I’m in need, that’s where I go. Fast can be a blast, but slow and melodic is for my soul.

[@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145]

I think Mark Knopfler would agree as much as I do. Music is no olympic disciplin. It is all about emotions. And sure there are emotions in need of fast lickery and high gain to be transported and expressed but the most of em are on a different planet.

[@fredcroft7517]

Your points on the power of guitarists focusing on supporting the song and the track are really on point. Less flashy riffs; more musicality! Thanks for reminding us all.

[@slickbb7]

Yes I would always listen to a Santana or Gilmore solo they are magic not just scale patterns

[@ronnie5129]

Tim, thanks for this video here, Jeff The Skunk Baxter mostly played Sitting in a Chair, As Did BB King after he could not stand up anymore, Now Peter Frampton Plays sitting down due to his Inclusion Body Myositis Condition, Cousin Figel

[@in2livinit]

Great video Tim. This is why you are one of my top favorite musicians. More than "just guitarist". You stood out to me eay back in your early years with RS & MTV. But you have the rare virtuosity to take an artists masterpiece, and actually IMPROVE upon it. How many artists could actually take a DaVinci or Michaelangelo to an even higher plane ? Thanks Guru Dude 😎🎶🎸✌️

[@mikeaustin4138]

I bought a '339. I liked everything about it, except: 1. it was slightly neck-heavy. 2. the "horns" are closer to the neck and access to the upper frets was very "cramped". I wound up selling the guitar and buying an Eastman T59/V, which I can wholeheartedly recommend. Far superior to the dozen or so '335s I played at my local GCs.

[@steves12strings]

Same. I've been through so many 335 and their variants. But that T59V is it for me. Top tier.

[@leearft8605]

Same here, I bought a 339 thinking it would fit me better being smaller but it turns out to be like a cramped Les Paul with no upper reach and is really nothing like a 335

[@timothybladon9958]

The first guitar I ever played was an old archtop Harmony acoustic with Black Diamond strings that my oldest brother had. That was around 1961 when I was six years old.

[@michaelbutler2312]

i use a foot stool as it basically does the same thing. there are several versions of your method. great to hear more stuff about ergonomics!!

[@MrScrofulous]

That actually looks like a great piece of gear. I've been struggling with the LP on my lap a lot recently, usually use a strap, but that rest good like a good solution.

[@admarhermans1]

Really love this song! It’s basspart is so beautiful too. To me, it has a few of the beautiful and tastefull melodic ‘lyricisms’ I loved so much in John Deacon’s bassplaying in Queen, but not too much. John Taylor did a great job here, I think. Everything fits in this song. 🖖

[@petergraham9267]

Ordinary World! Yes!! My fav Duran song…..played it in my last band. Hell of a great song and quite a challenge for non-jazzers like us, but was well loved by audiences. 😎👍

[@torgo4ever]

is that the song he was talking about ?!?! I never heard him actually say the title, just started randomly talking about Duran Duran in the middle of a chord progression.

[@DavesGuitarGear]

I remember exactly where I was when I first heard ordinary world! As a teenager in the early 90s before grunge and Britpop, the guitar was hardly featured in chart songs. As a beginner guitarist I was entranced by the beautiful melodic descending guitar hook, first on the acoustic and then towards the end of the song he does it on the electric. Great great song which took e by surprise melodically and structurally.

[@ryderl3988]

Thank you Tim for all you do. I am a keyboardist, but play guitar also. I love your inversions and tones...

[@alphamegaman8847]

I can name that song in 3 Notes! 😁 One of my Favorite Duran Duran songs! You played that beautifully, as usual! Thanks Tim! 👍 Mike in San Diego. 🌞🎸🚀🖖 Maybe💨🌀🌊😱😁

[@tperki2322]

Two points: 1, I just bought a Sire L7, weighs 8.7 lbs. Best LP I have ever played! And 2, I went to trade in a few pieces of gear at my local GC. My contact told me wait, they have a surplus of used gear and they are low balling all trades. Is it the economy (stupid)? I'll wait, no need to rush. Thanks Tim, love your channel and your insight.

[@toneloke7489]

Another great informative video, sometimes less is more when soloing, leaving space between short simple phrases, during certain songs sounds amazing, B.B. King could say so much by hitting a single note, and bring you to tears.🎸

[@ey870]

I bought a Performax just after they finalized the prototype design (I saw Fun 2 testing) and eventually it came a couple of years ago and wow - what a huge difference to my playing it made at home. I literally cannot use my PRS Core without it and its so damn good. Def worth it (I have the Silver - would have liked the black but wasnt being produced back then) Best piece of Gear I have ever bought (not sponsored lol)

[@Pablo-ft6un]

i really dig your attitude: "i like guitar playing in service of songs". There is this great quote on guitars in big band context. "Rhythm guitar is like vanilla extract in cake. You can't taste it when it's there, but you know when it's left out." in memory of Freddie Green, who never ever played a solo in 50 years with Count Basie orchestra but provided all the swing that is needed.

[@rustyrobinson8027]

This today was a good laid back live stream thanks again Tim 👍

[@teledriver1398]

AHHH! I heard that riff at the intro, recognized the Duran Duran influence but could not for the life of me remember the song title (it's a guilty pleasure of mine- shhhh). There are ZERO Duran songs in my collection...till now). Glad to know the song title! End digression.

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Warren C. is really a great guitarist - his work with Duran Duran raised that band up a level or two musically, but he always played in service to the song, rather than shred (which he CAN do). Light guitars - yes, I'm a fan, since I'm a rather small human (I'm only 5'4" tall). I has a Les Paul style guitar that is just too heavy. Same with string gauges. Lighter is better as I age.

[@raoul_duke7253]

I rarely lose much money on guitars… and even when I do lose a little it’s almost always when I buy/sell quickly, generally meaning it wasn’t a ‘lifer’, in which case I look at it as I got to check out a cool guitar for a 2-12 months for a very low fee lol…. If I keep it for more than a year, I’m making money… Also, buying local at pawn shops, Craigslist, FBMP, etc then cleaning it thoroughly, a solid setup, great photos, a video and great description represents the best opportunity to make a little money. You have to be patient and it’s kind of a hobby lol, but it’s a lot of fun.

[@eljison]

I love Tim's playing. Smooth and soulful. I don't care about what "looks cool" or "nerdy". I care about comfort and accessibility when playing. We are not teenagers anymore. However, I would be concerned about whether that tool can have any adverse effects on the guitar's finish. What material is the Performaxe made out of, specifically, where it makes contact with the guitar.

[@GiuseppeMottaJay]

Hi! Comfort and the health of our instruments always come first. As for the PerformAxe, your guitar's finish is a top priority for us. The part that contacts the guitar is made of TPU for the rod connecting the thumbscrews, and we use natural rubber and SBR for the other rubber components. All these materials were specifically chosen to be extremely durable while safe and gentle on guitar finishes.

[@chrisarrington5550]

Hey Tim you've got great knowledge very informative keep me posted thanks

[@musicplaylists59]

i like how you use double stops in solos Tim, always sounds really nice to me. Hendrix did some solos using mainly just double stops, gives such a good sound.

[@Marcus_C51]

Yes, double stops-love them too!

[@nigelwilliams3311]

I saw Andy Timmons using a PerformAxe on That Pedal Show a year ago, and ordered one straight away. I had been messing around with various makeshift alternatives, but the PerformAxe does the job very well. I can't use a strap because of "body wear and tear", and just sitting with a guitar over my leg is too low, so I generally suspend my guitars from the ceiling over my usual guitar seat (an adjustable length rope with a short strap and strap-lock that attaches to the front strap button). That works well for my normal sessions, but it is nice to have a guitar with the PerformAxe for playing on the couch in the evening.

[@GiuseppeMottaJay]

Thanks @nigelwilliams3311! Thrilled to hear how the PerformAxe has become a part of your evening routine. Cheers to more comfy couch sessions!

[@820hurleyj]

I was 9 when I started learning to play on my brother's hand-me-down Harmony, F-holed, full sized acoustic. It was really cool when I collected all 6 strings for it. I think the action was about 1/4". 😂

[@midiman5045]

Tim Always give great info and insight. I hope you are ok, and not underwater.

[@switchmuso]

WOW! the solo at 20:00 is a masterclass... I hope somebody sic's the boys from Duran Duran onto this, I bet it would put a smile on their faces!!

[@metalfatigue]

The Performaxe looks great. I thought it was odd when he promised deliveries in July and August since the country takes the summer off. Hoping to get mine before I'm too old to play.

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Love progressions spotlighted! Thanks, D

[@electricaardvark]

I am totally with you on the slim taper necks! I have a 2002 Studio with a neck like a baseball bat, and a 2018 Standard HP2 with the asymmetric slim taper neck, and I am in no doubt as to which is more comfortable and fun to play...

[@markd.bogart2166]

Cool to see you playing a Harmony. Back in the day (as the kids say) roughly 1966, I had a Harmony Silhouette with the gold foil pick ups. I played it through a 65 Black Face Super Reverb. I also had a distortion pedal. It was a FUZZ KING, powered by a single AA battery. Made that "oh so cool" Keith Richards "Satisfaction" fuzz. Still have the FUZZ KING. Love the video!!

[@superlead1002]

Tim, I agree wholeheartedly with your statement about songs. I'm not the type of player that "shreds" for the sake of it. I've always just loved songs which is what grabs my attention most, although I can appreciate those players that can shred!

[@69telecasterplayer]

My first guitar back in 1967 was a Harmony electric.

[@Marcus_C51]

Thanks for reminding me about "Ordinary World", love that tune myself but hadn't heard it in awhile. What can I say about your solo, once again you conjured up a wonderfully melodic, sweet one with the pretty flurry in the one section. Very nice Tim, always inspiring to hear you!

[@vincentmartin8171]

Very good presentation thank you so very much

[@ChristopherGranning-tj3pf]

Crystal clear..... sounds great... thanks for everything...

[@JacksonAxe]

That Performaxe device would be very useful for sitting with V and Rhoads shapes.

[@nalukeko]

11:53 I've got a chambered LP, a '73 custom, an '05 Faded (still swiss cheese relieved I think), and an R9. The least difference seems to be their weight. With the right pickups, even a light (and chambered) LP can roar.

[@babetopaz]

Brilliant Tim! guitar in service to the song, obvious really, isn't it? my favourite musical quote of all time came from that uber shredder Zac Wilde and he spoke thus, "the guitar solo is the icing on the cake, but you gotta have a cake" great channel, thanks.

[@Millo1868]

Fantastic device. Will give it a shot soon.

[@lonniegibson7675]

Thanks for the soothing playing Tim

[@neiljohnsen276]

Great guitar! I have a Harmony...love it! Awesome company!

[@warwicksmiley]

Just like any job you have amassed an enormous amount of Gear, I'm sure there is still plenty that is never shown.Your enthusiasm is very catching, Whatever you play sounds so damn good, Thanks Tim for passing on good knowledge.

[@TonyThomas10000]

I remember Todd Sharp when he was in a band with a friend from high school. I used to go see them play live.

[@MsMusicman56]

Very nice guitar, I'm digging the sunburst. I've got a 339 style Eastman which is very nice but has serious neck dive.

[@ralph_clay]

Your tone is so big, round, warm and clear. I love it!

[@pmd7914]

Discomfort while sitting to play is exactly why I made my own guitar body. The lower waist of most electric guitars needs to be further from the neck. The product repositions the lower waist.

[@morganghetti]

Those new Harmonys are the best value in guitar right now. I have the silhouette and its is wonderful. Beautiful and as nice / premium feeling as any guitar ive ever played.

[@jamie1640]

Another great video Tim, thanks for reppin' Duran Duran, giving a shout out to Warren Cuccurullo, and brother your guitar phrasing is so damn tasty!

[@skeres01]

I just purchased a Performaxe today, there are still a few available if people want them. Thanks for the content.

[@ALtheDoctorWho]

Never gave much thought on where the guitar sits but I would say not too low or too high as long as my elbow is some what behind the neck. Thanks Tim I was is the live chat. Enjoyed it. c]8-)

[@themchangesband]

I was just looking at Sweetwater at that guitar, and the truss rod cover is just like the one on the Harmony Sovereign acoustic I got in '71 or so.

[@endoarts208]

Good job on this one Tim. Nice platinum info nuggets thruout.

[@erichnunya]

I love my Les Paul Classic lite! The sounds and playability of a Les Paul Standard but only 7-1/2 pounds.

[@StevenScholten]

That is an AWESOME guitar sound. Even more without the pedal. Just the amp on the edge of breakup?? Which amp? Great stuff

[@skateborg]

Thanks Tim. I love the song "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran as well. Cheers from San Francisco!

[@leproboscis8767]

Awesome. I love this song. They got better with age. "Come undone" was the other one!!

Formidable comme toutes vos vidéos, bravo l'Artiste.

[@gregoryjones-hs6on]

I apologize for mentioning another teacher on one of your previous video's. Just in the comments someone made a comment that made me think he was like me and know where near on the level you were teaching so I recommend someone that may have lessons for a and I stress beggener like me, where I'm still learning the neck and only begining to learn position and fingering. You're fantastic at what you do and I try to watch all of your video's.

[@Voyager23548]

I've also been partial to a les paul 1960 slim taper neck lately, is there a fender neck that you think gets the same feel?

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

In the song, your guitar play gives me goosebumps. Amazing.

[@rodgermingaye]

Tim what do you think of sliding 9ths ? I dont see many folks using them

[@TheeRocker]

Tim, does it help balance the guitar ? Like say the SG heavy neck, or Flying V, etc..

[@kennethmuxlow8626]

excellent as always thanks tim

[@guitarpoetone1]

Love gold foil pick ups I have some gold foil usa on my DeArmond custom starfire semi hollowbody omG so beautiful that guitar may be my nexted guitar harmony comit

[@chickeee]

Your Sweetwater link for the Harmony Comet includes a mono gig bag !

[@edtaylor7816]

Hey Tim! I poly bass. Do you think the Performaxe will support a P Bass? Thx!

[@Quinceps]

I find the PerformAxe is least compatible with the SG. But it still works.

[@MG-jw6uy]

What guitar would you recommend for me as i have big fat fingers? construction work did it.

[@jamesmarkham7489]

Dr Andre fludd was where I saw the performaxe

[@kitoyobeni1]

Was just going to post this...

[@GiuseppeMottaJay]

I discovered his channel after he featured my product and I'm hooked ever since, he makes fantastic content

[@danaparsons854]

I also like how you can coax "your tone" out of just about every guitar you play in these videos:)

[@grimper35]

I’m a huge ES-339 fan. Great guitars.

[@Georgedepinedo]

Greetings sir. Where did you get that keyboard from?. Much regards.

[@hod8931]

Greatings from Michigan

[@mikebrown9850]

I got a Les Paul classic a few months ago. Super thick, deep and dense. I just weighed it. 11.2 lbs😳 So, I’ll wear a back brace 🤷🏻‍♂️Always great stuff Tim. Thanks for all the pro tips!

[@toilettunes1]

nice job.. really loved that song was a guilty pleasure of mine.

[@jeremythornton433]

I'd really loved to see you do a series on less expensive models like the Squire guitars. Specifically, The Squire Cabronita Telecaster from the paranormal series.

[@501chorusecho]

good video bro...i like how chill you are

[@timpierceguitar]

Tom, thanks so much... I'll try and do more like this... I'm still watching your videos all the time... always learning a lot

[@santellavision]

Anyone know what the ProTools controller Tim's using?

[@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238]

Remember being FORCED to Play an Instrument when I was 11......... Because I tested so High, and the School District needed 5 students to promote " the Gifted" curriculum. I am shy, and can never perform for a crowd, but somehow I took Classic Guitar lessons ala Andre Segovia in 1974. I learned my Acoustic Guitar should be set on my Left Leg......and my left thumb should never be hanging over the Neck.....complete 2 years of Hating being forced to play.......but I did learn the Language, and can Really Read Music. Never lost the fascination with Music.....I'm not a performer, but I'm an intelligent Afficianado. Your Videos on Musicians and Gear is So Fascinating to me, and you always get the " Tone"..... I was taught it on Paper.......but it comes alive and completes the Circle, for me. Thanks Tim!

[@slimsantilli4476]

I just picked up an Eastwood Flying Banana. This gadget might help when sitting. Cool

[@50gary]

I got a personal tour of the K-zoo Gibson factory by the VP at the time, which was 1970. Les Paul overload, so many cool things to see there.

[@ghfdt368]

I love the fact as a player you focus on the music and the song and not showing off or being flashy for the sake of it. I think blues guitar players do this so often and are often misunderstood and underappreciated or sometimes seen as inferior to players who shred and can play incredible technical things. What isn't talked about as much is how difficult it is in a style like blues is complimenting the music and you need to be able to do multiple things at once at times, you need a deep understanding of chords especially dominant and minor 7 chords, turnarounds diminished chords and a deep blues vocabulary, and technique wise you need to be very good at bends, vibrato, slides dynamics Rhythm skills at different beats, be confortable with swing and boogie beats and string skipping. Trust me there is a lot of string skipping in blues especially since dominant 7 and diminished arpeggios and scales tend not to be the easiest to play, doesnt seem like much but its far more challenging than it seems.

[@petersmulders8413]

What's your opinion on the Fender Prophecy strat hss?

[@randtucker7793]

Hi Tim My name is Rand Tucker i have been playing for many years and have some chops I have problems with my rhythm and needs help I have whats called a essential tremor and i think my brain gets in the way but it has been getting better I really don't know what im doing my question is where do i start. i don't know if i should start as a beginner or more advanced I can play but again i dont know what im doing

[@robsthedon]

Love this song!

[@michaelstorms47]

Classical position on an electric guitar is my preference. Can you please talk about the ergonomics of classical guitar position on the next one?

[@joeriffanucci]

Thanks for all you do Tim. It's a service to guitarist/musicians everywhere. I have to say I feel kind of ignorant to the fact hat Harmony is making current new guitars in the US?! Wow, completely off my radar. Very cool

[@bertryman773]

In Kalamazoo in the old Gibson plant. Same place that Heritage is made.

[@joeriffanucci]

@@bertryman773 that’s fantastic. I’m glad that building is being used. I love my Heritage guitars. Need to try these new Harmony

[@bigdaddystinkeye]

Speaking of light-weight, I'd really like to pick up a Gibson Pat Martino model. That Harmony is sweet!

[@mercyme3400]

Slim taper is the thing! I love my SG 61 RI!

[@JunkfoodZombieGuns]

My solution to that issue is that I play classical style. However, for people that just can't bring themselves to try it, that seems like a good product. Heck, I've even seen classical players with a riser. I guess they like their guitars really high up.

[@SeeMick1]

One of these days you should do a video about picks. Your tone is always really creamy and smooth, and I think those Tortex Flex picks you use are a big part of it.

[@roderickgful]

I have a sweet Schecter C-1 FRS Elite for sale on Reverb. I realized I have no Tele in my collection so I’m trying to break even and grab a Lollar equipped Tele. I’ll only drop $100 cause it’s a cherry C-1 with Fishman aftermarket USB battery pack. I hope this flood of guitars don’t screw up the quality guitar market!

[@family-accountemail9111]

Best wishes to everyone for the upcoming storm keep safe and look after each other

[@briantate692]

I love your work with the legend, mr richard page, thanks tim love your videos, by the way, an evh wolfgang hardtail is a better guitar than a les paul imho

[@billmcnabb1037]

Great tone