How Does He Make His Guitar Sound Like That?

[@morganparkman9539]

I am not kidding. I have tried to share MkGee with like 5 of my closest musician friends and not a single one has given it a second look. Which is killing me because it is melting my mind. The sound space he creates just draws you in.

[@lordsaint4956]

dude same

[@AJBB88]

They just don’t get it

[@Oxymoron808]

We should be musician friends

[@itslowbudgetrock]

same

[@kevinstar4621]

mkgee i feel is a lot like brakence, its hard to understand but once u get it its the best music out there fs

[@afi1971]

He’s got that 90’s Zoom sound nailed.

[@youarenotaghost2589]

best comment

[@BaianoPR]

Straight into the mixer

[@TheRed_wing]

If this man don't blow up then the music industry is just fucked

[@oldirtytrezzo2981]

Im getting even earlier purple rain vibes

[@stephenfrancis303]

Nailed it! I knew i heard that before those zoom pedals i had in like 95 were terrible that splatty distortion

[@danielviramontes3012]

So glad to see Mk.Gee being recognized for his talent!

[@HollywoodCreeper]

This guy has no talent. The difference between him and real stars is light years.

[@danielviramontes3012]

@@HollywoodCreeper cool story bro.

[@GoldRevere]

@@HollywoodCreeper L bozo

[@rschua7]

99% borrowed from 80s synth pop era… not original.

[@bjeff1981]

I'm an old indie rocker. This is the first guitar based artist that has turned my head in a very long time. Songwriting and style...feels like the first time I heard Bon Iver. The jazz/soul thing with a lo-fi vibe...I can't believe this kid was finishing these songs at 25/26yo.

[@milesjunior1014]

check out Mansur Brown

[@thensaidJacob]

Agreed, this guys sound really draws me in and mystifies me. Not many artists can do that.

[@galensjp01]

I think something to note here is that the Rainger FX pedal he’s using has a gate on it and distorts the reverb tail. When he digs in the gate opens as does all the distorted reverb tails. This, with the portastudio, is how it really can jump out of the mix suddenly and then come back down without getting all muddy (like you would with long no gated reverb tails)

[@richardclark.]

i noticed that gate right away. they are fun and if you can get your head around them they do so much more than get rid of noise. i just find them so hard to master. its like i am not in control anymore and i lose connection with the guitar. it takes a special, patient player to use the sound on that track.

[@gophercrow]

Gate was my first thought too

[@Terrible_Peril]

@@richardclark.I find it’s one of those things where I either have to play IT or I have to play and completely disregard it. There’s a flow state in between that I’ve rarely been able to access

[@galensjp01]

@@richardclark. I think it really helps to wrap your head around the sensitivity/threshold of a gate. Gates open up because of sound/attack. Think less about them closing and more about what it takes to get them to open. Set the threshold so that it opens with a slightly heavier touch. Then it won’t just open randomly with everything you do but only when you’re starting to dig in. Also where the gate is placed is huge. After all your effects will make the gate closing sound so much more dramatic because it’ll kill all the effects that came before (similar to this rainger pedal). Hope any of that helps! Haha

[@dutchfpv7010]

Yeah that's def what I hear. Tons of reverb that's getting distorted on the tail end when he spikes the preamp. Its cool. Turns out I have a gate and an old Tascam soooo....

[@dustinbeasley]

In case anyone was wondering, its a Roland GK midi pickup ran into a Roland VG8 Guitar Synth processor. Patch used sounds like a nylon string guitar patch for "Are you looking up" and probably the "VeryEFX" patch for the tones from Candy and a few others. This is the lions share of the actual sound you are hearing. Its blended with the guitar, which is tuned Bb standard or something like that. Also, notice he is using flatwound strings....This is likely a 7 string flatwound baritone set with the high string omitted. Something along the lines of .065 - .015 gauge flatwound string set. Lots of things going on here that add to the sauce. The Tascam is almost inconsequential in my eyes. Its more a factor that he is going direct and not through an amp. Again, big chunk of what you're actually hearing is the midi pickup + Roland VG8 + very low string tuning.

[@toastmusic_]

is he plugging straight into the roland with the portastudio being last in the chain? or the other way around

[@kamalmanzukie]

yes i think you're right. i'm definitely hearing two sounds. the second one almost sounds like karplus strong string synthesis to my ears

[@Mix5996]

Where did you get that info? That's so interesting

[@tedrogersisback5729]

This sound is generated by the VIO algorithm on the Roland VG-8EX. I've owned one since they were released in 1998, this sound is pretty easy to create if you have one. The same algorithm was reincarnated on the Boss SY-1000 by popular demand from long time VG-8EX users like myself. The VG-8EX is not a pitch to MIDI guitar synth it is essentially using re synthesis and other types of harmonic and spectral processing, but the playing experience is just like playing 'normal' guitar i.e. no perceivable latency, muting, harmonics etc are recreated too.

[@williestyle35]

4:02 when I first heard the tone, I could have sworn it was a take on something that I heard in the 1980's... After hearing this part, it certainly takes inspiration from the 80's. Thanks Rhett

[@tomouwehand]

It's actually from another one of Mk.gee's song's called Candy! Suuper cool 80s inspired track and his guitar sounds even crazier haha

[@williestyle35]

@@tomouwehand yeah it does! I have now heard a few more of Mk.gee's songs and they are all rad! The tones he uses would be right at home on the more blues - rock songs from late into the "New Wave" era. Thank you for your comment!

[@zackballa4343]

I think this sounds like Steve Winwood

[@williestyle35]

@@zackballa4343 good ear!

[@thomasfroula9125]

Saw this guy with Dijon before a Boy Genius concert. The sound was so loud and different it was hard to make heads or tails of it. It was otherworldly

[@gwislomezable]

Dijon live is such a good/bad trip

[@j_drichmond]

They definitely were the standout opener for Boy Genius’s ReSet concert.

[@ChristianPierce]

only thing bad about the show was he only had 45 mins

[@madrerush98]

​@ChristianPierce are you telling me I'd be paying 44 dollars for a 45 min concert

[@Kt-ju4lb]

That whole lineup that day for reset was amazing. Wish he'd come back to texas

[@willemmoller6736]

this guy is a major and unique talent, beautiful songs, voice and playing

[@desmondmyers]

Great breakdown. Been a Mk Gee Stan since 2018 when Frank Ocean premiered his song “You” on his Blonded radio station

[@YurisChruli]

Yup this is exactly when I heard him too. That album is gorgeous

[@Alec_McCloskey]

If this is “new” keep it coming. I’m over the “other new” Tim Henson random notes mixed with harmonics. I’m over people trying to flex. This tone is lush, dynamic, and I love it.

[@jacksonelmore6227]

Based

[@onehellofameme6166]

very much check out uknown mortal orchestra if you want more guitar sounds that really bloom like this

[@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660]

I despise Tim Henson’s playing and everyone who plays like that. Don’t get me wrong, he’s VERY talented and I can appreciate what he’s doing. If only I could play so well. In 30 second clips it’s impressive and entertaining but an entire set or album of it… no way.

[@tedbillings4871]

@@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660 tim henson is like jacob collier, incredibly talented musicians who can make very impressive tiktoks but can't make a half-listenable song to save their lives

[@rp3291]

Facts. This has guts to it

[@gabrielrodrigues5067]

He's actually running a roland vg8ex before his pedalboard throughout most of his last album and that's what gives it that violin quality you're talking about. Mk.gee's been playing with a guy named andrew aged and he uses that a lot too (it's the lead sound after the 2nd chorus in "I want")

[@6minus3minus2]

That's right, you can see and hear it in the live clip for "Are You Looking Up?" Creates just gorgeous textures.

[@JTMusic880]

shhhhhh

[@boimesa8190]

Source?

[@grahamrobinson6533]

Andrew Aged, one of the Aged bros, from "Inc."

[@azraelgargoyle]

Yep - you can see the Roland GK Pickup attached to his guitar in the video. First thing i thought when i heard the sound was "guitar synth".

[@danpechacek3855]

Love his work with Dijon, now I must dig into this solo record! Part of the magic of their production and video style was that in-the-room feeling, and this has that too, but rather than these-guys-pouring-their-hearts-out-together it’s this-guy-letting-his-heart-out-alone… there’s an intimacy to it, and the tone switching between pristine and broken through dynamics alone gives so much life to that feeling. Thanks for analyzing and sharing!

[@steffmusiek]

No ways mkgee is finally getting the recognition he deserves from the guitar community 🔥👌

[@sisyphus2225]

Ive been obsessed with mkgee ever since i heard him on dijon’s absolutely album in 2022, and i just love seeing him get this attention now because he is such a brilliant artist and innovating guitar player that more people should be able to discover and enjoy, thank you rhett also for doing your best to break down his guitar magic

[@mbgamer5437]

These are my favourite types of videos you make Rhett, and honestly, one of my favourite types of guitar KZbin videos. Keep up the great work, and I really appreciate you sharing new artists and new tones.

[@mitzi7365]

Totally. I agree, great video.

[@squeebbb]

The amount of control he has over the tone just by his dynamic playing is crazy. Blows my mind. I can't even begin to piece together all of the pedals and hardware he must use in order to get such an insanely distorted, flanged, chorused effect but controlled so heavily through his strumming intensity.

[@will_ashbless]

Finding a unique tone in this day and age is as rare as finding buried treasure. For those of us who have played around with everything in existence (it seems), this is super cool, and worth building upon.

[@bstancic743]

Wasn’t sure about this guy when I first heard him, but kept hearing it on TikTok and I just kept giving it more chances. It’s really starting to grow on me. The vocal melodies and the guitar lines are so cool and different. I think because the sound is so different it took me a while to really connect with it but as a guitar player I get it now. It’s that feeling you get when you find a new unique sound that just inspires you…

[@lonerangerrobo]

He is a legend. Should be way more known than he is currently, and his playing style is unique.

[@DJLaFontsee]

This dude is about to blow up. Favorite artist to come along in awhile, both his solo work and Dijon are amazing

[@leandropap]

As soon as I heard it I knew it was a tape machine! It's a well known trick down here in Argentina, early rock players used an italian made unit called Geloso G-257, a tube powered tape recorder, for getting distorted tones, as equipment back then was nearly impossible to buy. The actual tone was fuzzier but you get the idea.

[@Amangiechsin]

do you have any recommendations for any good groups with sounds similar in tone to this?

[@juangre]

@@Amangiechsin Manal or Pappo's Blues.

[@professorgillsguitargearga6388]

Ritchie Blackmore would like a word . . .

[@yoelcapoful]

comentame un poco más de eso

[@nicok5630]

Thanks for featuring this player, great. Another hero of mine using strange guitar is Kurt Vile.

[@evergladesrhythm]

Such a nostalgic sound, when you realize what it is! I made lots of music on those things

[@gringogreen4719]

The old "Let's make my guitar sound like a keyboard..." I had a similar experience with a band called Wire with a song called "I am the Fly" the sound turned out to be a keyboard ran through a distortion pedal. Now the song was recorded in the late 1970s and I was trying to figure this out 20 years later before any good sources were online. It took me 10 more years to figure out how they did it from a video. Still blew my mind.

[@SnaFOo75]

Wire are an amazing band!

[@arch_dornan6066]

Ought (ripoff of Wire and The Fall) also do this

[@terrypussypower]

I saw Wire a few times back in the 70’s and early 80’s, ended up backstage with Graham Lewis at one of their gigs in Glasgow (Bobby Gillespie’s Splash One) probing him about the Steinberger bass he was using! And stealing some of their booze!

[@gringogreen4719]

@@terrypussypower Lucky duck! I would have like to have met them but I am pretty pleased with being able to watch the on Rockpalast or whatever ze Germans call it. I really like the 154 songs and Pink Flag is fantastic.

[@professorgillsguitargearga6388]

154 is my desert island disc

[@Chris_Faraday]

Whoa this guy is the real deal - great player great writer great singer

[@KeelanWilliams]

I don't play guitar (yet) and I loved this video. Thanks for everything youre doing.

[@danielhoskins4690]

Thanks for introducing me to a really interesting artist I haven’t heard of. And for going some way to explaining that unique sound. Cheers

[@jacobjordan3418]

I’ve loved mkgee for so long and was just thinking recently I think Rhett would love his stuff simply from a gear standpoint because the tones he gets are other worldly … great video Rhett!

[@RoryWallace-vl6uu]

All I’ve been listening to recently is my gee, even tried dialing in the tone myself! One of the most inspiring guitarists I’ve seen in a while.

[@xFORESTCRUNKx]

Did not expect to see Mk.Gee on the channel! Awesome!

[@chrisb8193]

Just listened to his record front-to-back 3 times in a row at work. Killer stuff. Would love to hear him on the podcast.

[@mrbuckets4860]

He got me into guitar a couple months ago, super cool to get a real in depth video about him and his foreign tone from one of the best, thanks rhett!

[@jellyj8194]

Same man. How’ve you been practising since then and how you progressing?

[@MrStoutfool]

Damn! I’m glad someone found this guy and Dijon as well. This guy is a hidden superstar! Great video and it’s great work finding these videos. I went down those rabbit holes over the last few years after seeing Dijon performing Big Mike on one of the late night talk shows. I highly recommend looking up the short film Dijon put out playing several songs from his album with Mc.Gee and crew live on a set that’s made to look like the inside of a house. It’s brilliant!! Looks like a band practice filmed live. Beers on the coffee table and random music equipment all over the room. I think it’s called Absolutely??? It’s VERY worth checking out. The track Many Times just crushed me as soon as I heard it! Run the albums and jump down that fantastic rabbit hole that is Mc.Gee and crew!

[@justink8156]

I love that video, it's so inspiring and so much fun at the same time. Yeah, it's supposed to be a live rendition of his album "Absolutely" minus a song or two. Would have loved to hear the songs they didn't perform live in that vid but it's okay, instead we get that part where someone plays Vanessa Carlton's 1000 Miles on Cello haha.

[@max_mittler]

the fact that he wrote for and played with Dijon makes so much sense, I immediately thought of Coogie when I first heard MkGee. Such a talent. Thanks for covering this Rhett

[@mikerinard6496]

Man what a great guitar sound. I’ve been similarly blow away by this album. So good

[@KayBeena]

I literally just found him TODAY and also blown away! The way that guitar sounds with the vocals and the visuals it’s almost too much !! But it’s so nostalgic in a way that is hard to explain it’s very needed in music today !!! ❤

[@Alina-if8gq]

Never heard of this artist before but I’m so glad you introduced this music. Thank you!

[@franksaldana6570]

As a younger fan of your channel, it’s awesome that you are covering new guys like Mk.Gee, Rhett! Please tell Rick about him, would love to see him react to and breakdown his music

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

Once again, you do such a great job of paying it forward and highlighting current artist! Kudos to you and @Mk.gee! 👏👏👏

[@PapaShasta_]

I Love seeing Mk.Gee getting recognition. He makes some incredible music.

[@switchmuso]

I rewound to 1:54 many times to hear that solo...his symbiotic relationship with that fuzz tone, that dynamic response... deserves a million views. Thank you Rhett for bringing it to my attention.

[@switchmuso]

5:45 the groove he makes is SO COOL...

[@Zeinzu2]

GOOD SHOUT Rhett!!! I'm all over this guy!!! It's crazy that the "music" isnt my thing. But these songs for sure are. And can we just live in the sound of the sound please?? Now go listen to the radio and or any top 10 of the week/month/year and LAUGH at the consistent lack of effort. This dude is putting it all out there.

[@deaconddd]

I also like Ruben Nielson’s tone in Unknown Mortal Orchestra which has a broken-y pre-amped chorus vibe as well.

[@severebash9153]

Also a fellow Strymon Deco fanboy like dear Rhett

[@mskcrc]

The solo in their latest album’s opener is crazy good. I find them to be “ez listening” indie - not at all bad, just sort of background music - but that song goes pretty damn hard.

[@chordsoforion]

Thanks for highlighting Mk.Gee. Had no heard of him. I have to believe that he may have gained some inspiration from Michael Hedges' Taproot or Oracle albums for some of the sonic sensibility of the guitar. If this is the case, then of course, he's added and built on that inspiration to create something new and very cool.

[@samuelhatman8995]

Last time I caught your enthusiasm wonderfully like this was Madison Cunningham. Then, an element of discovery was her custom pedal by Josh and modification of her rubber bridge modification. I hear elements of the same tones, but not the bridge. Okay, I love all of this. Inspiring and refreshing, I am prepping to have a baritone, rubber bridge, and need an old Tascam. Thanks Rhett, I've never had so much fun in my guitar life!!!

[@AC-rj1cq]

His song "You" is a work of art. Forever in my head, those melodies are the catchiest thing I've heard in a long time.

[@VeitLehmann]

Wow, what a brilliant musician! Really innovative approach to guitar sounds, but all serving his beautiful songwriting. Thanks so much for introducing him to us!

[@PetriSyvakangas]

Just discovered this guy a couple weeks ago!! Glad you made this video, Mk.gee deserves all the attention!👌 Killer sounds!

[@StuCrombie]

I listened to McGee because of you Rhett, hes Number 1 in the charts in the U.K now

[@TheSebtrain]

Can’t stop listening to the record. Incredible

[@cgwilkinson]

Rhett, love the channel and thank you! This is the SECOND insanely talented young guitarist you have introduced me to, and I am sure I am not alone. Bravo!

[@rockthebeef]

I’m a Dijon fan and I’m so glad to see you cover this on you channel! I wasn’t awareness of his solo stuff. Thanks for that!

[@rusticron3426]

Yes, it's pretty tasty. Have you ever tried English mustard. I tried it for the first time a month ago. I love it. ❤❤

[@non_brewed_condiment]

I really love this dude because it is proof that ultimately creativity and originality can be a lot more valuable than technical skill. In this case his musical vision is a lot more important than his ability to play.

[@itsrasalhague]

It's refreshing to hear new guitar tones and unique songs. Thanks for your insight, Rhett, as well as introducing me to a new artist.

[@wakudastudio]

I was here for Madison Cunningham, and I’m here for this. Nice work highlighting new talent!

[@musicmann1967]

Years ago someone told that Lindsey Buckingham used a cassette deck's preamp for distortion in the studio on some songs so I tried it. I don't even remember how I actually did it because the cassette deck sure didn't have 1/4" inputs, they were probably line level rca inputs! I had some kind of adapter and it just (magically) worked somehow. I was playing it thorugh my friends stereo system!! haha It's actually a really great distortion! You really just get one sound, but it's a cool little trick. This guy Mk. gee is great! I never heard of him, but his songwriting, playing and voice all sound terrific to me. I have to take a deeper dive. Thanks!

[@mikeymacaque]

You’ll probably never read this, but I really appreciate your open mindedness when it comes to discussing new music on a guitar channel

[@koenig-guitars]

Oh, didn't know Mk.gee. Thank you for showing us! Beautiful

[@Lexlugr]

Mk.gee is fantastic, I would also suggest checking out Dijon, his frequent collaborator. Their composition arrangement are unlike anything out there

[@MrFernandoCoronado]

Such a good video! I don’t feel crazy anymore for being obsessed with mk.gee’s music haha

[@williamadamsmusic3025]

Plus he's playing a Jaguar, my favorite Fender model of all time, though I LOVE the Telecaster... SO versatile! Cool video Bro!

[@Barfintention]

Was not expecting a Rhett shull video on mk.gee this is amazing! Glad he’s getting the recognition he deserves

[@Souldoubtrocks]

The Ritchie Blackmore trick of using an old tape player as a preamp.

[@thunderstein5041]

wait, for real??

[@Souldoubtrocks]

@@thunderstein5041 for real. Actually I should have said old reel to reel.

[@Souldoubtrocks]

@@thunderstein5041 it was an aiwa reel to reel

[@soapninja]

@@Souldoubtrocks For reel??

[@Souldoubtrocks]

@@soapninja for real. The original Marshall amps only had a master volume. They were very clean amps with lots of headroom. Players figured if they ran through a preamp they could get that crunch and sustain. But there weren’t many preamps road worthy. So Richie used an old tape player. There are some pedals out to emulate the sound.

[@oldmanpence4803]

I’ve never heard anything remotely like this. And it’s so musical. Wow.

[@Hemo-Dyn]

RHETT SHULL DID A VIDEO ON MY FAVORITE UNDERGROUND MUSICIAN MY LIFE IS COMPLETEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@siryba8855]

Thank you for introducing me to the music of Mk.Gee (and by default, the songs of Dijon as well). This is an excellent video and after all these years, videos like this show you’re still curious and excited by artists who want to push the guitar in new directions.

[@Dheeee]

Mk.gee mentioned ! I’m a massive fan of his and Dijon !

[@bluesdjben]

I just watched this video earlier this week, and now Mk.gee is on SNL. Funny how timing works out perfectly sometimes. Glad your video was fresh in my mind so I could better appreciate what I was hearing.

[@jadenpeltola5238]

I came across Mk.gee's music last year, and the song Dimeback REALLY caught my ear, the tone his guitar makes is impeccable & so moody. I've been trying to replicate that tone myself. I'm such a big fan of his style of playing!

[@mrrootytooty5797]

Love this guy, the new album doesnt have a bad track on it imo. Great to see someone experimenting with guitar.

[@flips220]

Feel like this Mkgee guy is getting pumped by the algorithm. Never heard of him, then suddenly he's all over my youtube feed.

[@integra8472]

he’s been working hard for the past like 7 years and he played with Dijon, who had one of the best albums of the last few years. he cultivated a community and then expanded outwards

[@severebash9153]

@flips220 Algorithm’s working great for you then! Watch the live video of Dijon - Absolutely back in 2021 where he accompanies on guitar: absolutely wild tone and great Joey Landreth/Blake Mills-y playing through an 80’s filter.

[@gabiromilk]

He just went live on jimmy kimmel… that might be it

[@YurisChruli]

Sometimes great music is just undeniable. Feels good, huh? Haha

[@Samuel-em3rh]

I have listened to this album probably ten times over the last two weeks. Thank you for this he is great.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Most of his songs have a Prince, Phil Collins & The Police sound. A real early 80s sound brought into the present. And his video comments support that, so many comments on those being very clear inspirations for him. Sometimes he's making a stringed instrument sound that reminds me of a section of Eddie Van Halen's live Eruption performance, where he's making his guitar sound like symphonic stringed instruments, cello/violen etc.

[@pattypants]

So happy to see MkGee getting love

[@baepkta]

Going to see him live next month, I can’t wait

[@ranielyfire]

Me too

[@thenarrativeandwhyyouloveit]

There are a few artists that sound similar to him that are making things happen right now. People are really just going crazy w/ the simple pedal setups using unique items, to create great sounds, then using those sounds in environments you wouldn’t first expect them to be in. Beautiful guitar you’re playing btw.

[@PastaPatate]

Thanks man, I’m always looking for new stuff but am usually underwhelmed but this actually sounds good.

[@timoconnell6973]

I just wanted to take a sec Rhett and say thanks i just love when you recomend stuff .This so far is my favorite ..Thanks

[@julioagueros]

Mkgee has a unique sound. No one has sounded like him before. I don't know about a golden guitar era but he is definitely injecting life into it.

[@mattwesthaver6909]

Love it, reminds of Shakey Graves in a weird way. Also If anyone didn't know, Spoon is widely known to use a Tascam for a distortion sound.

[@bills4915]

Can't beat the Rhett Shull "stank face"! You should put that on a sticker!

[@vivien1252]

should be an emoji

[@Aethertigris]

Is he the only person you've seen do that?

[@bills4915]

@@Aethertigris Not at all, but his is easily one of the best lol

[@zorantaylor3190]

The vibe in the first song is like halfway between Ariel Pink and Frank Zappa's "Watermelon In Easter Hay", and it's absolutely gorgeous.

[@michaelshearer3559]

What an inspiration, I remember seeing him with Dijon and thinking about how good he was. They are a force together but he is amazing writer himself.

[@2.7494]

I love seeing him gaining traction finally with a wider audience!!

[@leaharrington4472]

Duuude, I recorded a whole album on a 424 in the 90s. I love that thing, wish I still had it. ❤

[@LoserInChief]

He is using a Roland VG-8EX older than he is. He dumps it into a gated effects pedal, but doesn't even need to use the pedal because when he digs or plays loudly, it ramps up into that amazing crunchy distortion.

[@LMacNeill]

Sounds to me like he's got a gate somewhere in there... Not set to completely cut off below a certain level, but definitely set to diminish the sound a great deal. Then when he really hammers on it, that gate lets everything through and it just *pops!* Kinda sounds like his vocals are going through the same sort of setup, too. What an interesting sound he's got going on there! Definitely will check out more of his stuff!

[@nbeutler1134]

I think the vocals were pretty much dry in these live videos, his singing is just very dynamic and all over the place (but in a good way)

[@descendingforth]

Great video and breakdown of one of the best artists going at the minute!

[@S3VENROY]

I was waiting for you to make video about his tone!!!)

[@dasherf17]

Yeah, he's got a fascinating sound...thanks for sharing this, Rhett!

[@joker57]

Sounds like a sound Prince used to get, early 80s

[@animalsoverpeople_]

Wow, beautiful tone!

[@jaredgregory3075]

This meeting could have been an email.

[@danknight3557]

This is so refreshing been listening to him nonstop since discovering him through your video many thanks Rhett his tone is very addictive makes you want more love it❤ this is what is missing in todays mainstream just pure honest from the heart

[@paristhalheimer]

It sounds like a synth pedal. Something like a Mel 9.

[@christianlassen3948]

The first things that came to mind upon hearing this where 1) John Mayer's very old noodle-clip with a Collings I35 through his Pete Cornish Fuzz pedal and 2) Kurt Rosenwinkel's tone where he "HIDES" the attack of his notes with (mainly) a POG pedal . It's so evoking, an organic sound .... I will certainly check out this young man !

[@weswin]

all without a pick too

[@josephpickard3108]

So glad he's finally broken through. His first album from 2019 was amazing and the pandemic, like many bands breaking through at that time, stunted his trajectory.

[@jasonlee8497]

'Sounds like bird shit' - Willy Brown

[@rickcarson9423]

Yes! If bird shit had a sound that would be it!😂

[@Riddle99-v7q]

Yeah and it is glorious

[@rickcarson9423]

@@Riddle99-v7q Yeah...like the sound of it landing on the top of your noggin. Me no likey! Lol

[@Riddle99-v7q]

@@rickcarson9423 Well, that's just like, your opinion maaan

[@KISEwun]

I'm glad I'm not the only one blown away that people are completely enthralled with this thin shit tone.

[@mikesalmo]

I want to take a moment to appreciate this. It’s not a pure “sound like [famous person] like this.” It’s a genuine appreciation for someone doing something new and different. It’s real enjoyment and not sterile “content.” It’s so human for KZbin. It is not my thing. I wouldn’t play it on repeat. But it’s still awesome. It’s a different flavor of an old technique (abuse a preamp), but to a new creative end. And it’s not virtuoso finger tapping. Just real feeling. So much great guitar music. Some I “don’t get” because I’m old and I shouldn’t. Some I love. So many amazing female guitar players. So many genres with singer/songwriter stuff, “math rock”, “shoegaze”, metal, blues/folk, R&B, etc. (I put genres in quotes that don’t sound like what they meant to me in the 90s, but are still good) I love the baritones, weird tunings, odd gear, but still being relatable emotional music. I wish I kept my TASCAM now. It was a piece of crap. Got rid of it when my friend got the sweet MiniDisc version. But honestly, I miss the simplicity of recording to tape (or MiniDisc). I’m just doing it for myself anyway.