How Much Guitar Gear Do You Need? Mick's Vlog - That Pedal Show

Mick is wondering how happy he could be with the bare minimum of guitars, amps and pedals. Erm…
Life too short for long KZbin videos? Please see the ‘Interesting bits and go-to sections’ information below.
Welcome to the show! I was recently introduced to Keith Williams from Five Watt World - please check out his awesome KZbin channel here: / @fivewattworld
Keith’s core philosophy is ‘The Most Music From The Least Gear’ and there is something just so beautifully balanced and right about it. How far you want to take that philosophy is entirely another matter of course, so in this video I work through my own thought process on the subject, based on the things I really love about sounds and playing. I take in some of my favourite textures and combinations along the way, before playing a track at the end to provide some musical context.
Please enjoy the episode!
Pedals & stuff in this episode (signal order info below)…
• Schmidt Array SA525 pedalboard
www.schmidtarray.com/sa525
• Dan Drive Secret Machine
Find Dan on Facebook and Instagram
• Mythos Argo Octave Fuzz
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2UT0EVw
Australia: bit.ly/3qt3Y4s
USA: bit.ly/3DXP2CS
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808 (Keeley plus mod)
No longer available
• Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive
Mainly available used. Also find Bill Finnegan on eBay
• JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3pEkgHC
Australia:bit.ly/3rJBJAb
USA: bit.ly/3p4En2Z
• Neo Instruments Mini Vent II
UK & Europe: Try the Micro Vent too, bit.ly/3es67v0
Australia: bit.ly/38l8KYS
USA: imp.i114863.net/1559dg
• Free The Tone Future Factory FF-1Y RF Phase Modulated Delay
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3oFVZ4j
• Chase Bliss Audio CXM1978
UK & Europe: bit.ly/31U6LKu
Australia: bit.ly/37R8McD
USA: bit.ly/3p1yxj8
• TheGigRig G3 Atom
www.thegigrig.com/g3-atom
* Why do we have preferred retailer links? Find out here: www.thatpedalshow.com/partners
• Signal order for the final board:
Fuzz, octave, TS808, Klon, split…
Harmonious Monk, then Vent, both to Hot Rod Deluxe only…
Delay and reverb stereo to both amps
(Fuzz, octave, TS808 and Klon also hit both amps)
TheGigRig G3 Atom takes care of all signal routing, splits wet/dry/parallel and stereo
Fuzz and octave are outside of G3, before loop 1. TS808 is loop 1, Klon loop 2, Monk in 3, Vent in 4, delay in 5, reverb in 6.
Interesting bits and go-to sections…
- Eh, Keith Williams?: 00:00
- Most music, least gear?: 00:58
- Motivational statements: 01:53
- What does my rig need to do?: 02:25
- One pickup, five watts and the truth?: 03:08
- A more realistic rig?: 04:20
- Strat, cable, Hot Rod Deluxe?: 05:03
- Blues Jr or ’65 Deluxe Reverb?: 06:04
- Just one guitar?: 06:40
- ES-335, Hot Rod Deluxe: 07:33
- Just one OD pedal?: 08:15
- TS808 sounds: 08:39
- Klon sounds: 09:19
- Secret Machine sounds: 10:18
- Real guitar players don’t use pedals: 10:50
- Some core delay tones: 11:19
- I NEED WOBBLE: 12:42
- Erm, octave?: 13:50
- More reverb?: 14:40
- Oh no… wet-dry and a switcher?: 16:08
- Nobody needs this stuff: 17:50
- Offended? Let me tell you a story?: 18:23
- This is my journey, not yours: 20:05
- The best guitar sounds?: 21:25
- Let’s try some music then?: 22:30
Guitars in this episode:
• c2016 Supro Jamesport - no video
• 2001 Fender American Vintage ’62 Stratocaster - Mick’s video here: bit.ly/2cQv3yT
• 2017 Gibson Memphis 1958 ES-335 - Mick’s video here: • Gibson Memphis 1958 ES...
Amps in this episode
• Marshall Class 5 1x10 combo
• Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III 1x12 combo
• Supro Black Magick 1x12 combo
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[@fivewattworld]

Lovely video. Thanks for the mention. Enough comes from having had too little and from having had too much. Only then can we know what’s enough for us.-Patrick Rhone The channel has always been about that journey for me. Thanks again. I’ll be working on my impression of you now (of course.)

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahah! Thanks so much Keith. I think Clapton quoted somebody in an interview years ago. The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom. He was talking about booze and drugs. For me it’s amps and pedals. Hahaha! Best to you sir!

[@gmacdk]

@@ThatPedalShow That´s a William Blake quote: “The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom...You never know what is enough until you know what is more than enough.” Even more relevant...

[@freitopolis]

Subscribed

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you! William Blake. Yes, I think he's sat there with Patti and it just comes out like this complete clarity of thought. Nice, thank you!

[@cheycasters]

hahaaa. good'un. Dont know why but for some reason this iis a fav show of mine..... Ol Keith dogg rocks!!!! ;)

[@IIImobiusIII]

Lao Tzu once said the longest journey starts with a single Fuzz Pedal.

[@jacobcoddington9013]

Five watt world is by far one of the best guitar rabbit holes to fall down

[@Left-Earth]

Five watt world is about to release a video on the history of the Fender Mustang. ✌️

[@GetOffMyLawnRecords]

amen

[@justinguitar]

There is so much WISDOM in this video!! Great stuff Mick, really enjoyed it :)

[@ThatPedalShow]

Bless you mate, thanks! Hope you’re well!

[@maniacalion6170]

How much do I need... somewhere between more than I have and Joe Bonamassa’s tweed collection 🤣

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahaha!!!

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

Joe Bonamassa uses amps as pedals. He's like "oh THIS tweed is when I want to kick it into overdrive and THIS tweed is when I want really sweet clean and THIS tweed is when I want an edge of breakup tone and THIS tweed is setup to go with humbuckers and THIS tweed is setup to go with single coils and THIS tweed is setup to go with P90's and THIS tweed is setup to get that British type tone and THIS tweed is setup to get a Marshally tone and THIS tweed is setup to get a Dumble sound but PEDALS are for lazy people..." LOL!

[@mattyh2180]

A+++

[@ProphetNikoz]

Lol

[@ThemFuzzyMonsters]

@@SimpleManGuitars1973 ... and JB has a collection to keep at home(s) and one to use around.

[@guillaumeh.8935]

“Art lives from constraints and dies from freedom.” - Leonardo da Vinci

[@ThatPedalShow]

That is nice.

[@fishypaw]

He also said ... “To conceive an idea is noble. To execute the work is servile.” "I may not know much about art, but I know what I like" - the Pope. "I'm Pink, therefore I'm ham!" - Porky Pig

[@Amish_Trivedi]

This is wonderful but also...devastating.

[@davidf8749]

@@fishypaw - I had to click the "Show more" to get the ultimate quote. Nearly spilt my beer :) :) :)

[@weschilton]

@@fishypaw Hahaha!!!!

[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

16:18. Yeah, that'll do it ❤️

[@SashaIvantic]

Glorious ❤️

[@edwardjons8684]

Keith’s channel is brilliant. I love the way he presents too... super straight, no drama, informative.

[@oldsalt6951]

"It's a reflection of the journey ive had as a player" Nailed it mate....well said

[@gbarge4]

100% Well said, Billy

[@BrianAndersonPhotography]

Keith literally inspired my entire rig. He's the most underrated guitar KZbinr on the platform IMHO.

[@tomasjones3755]

Same, with me. Keith helped me reign in my gear hunger

[@kurtisr2339]

Neither Five Watt or TPS can be rated highly enough. There isn't a mechanism for properly acknowledging their value. "Priceless" is a decent term, and yet... doesn't quite hit the mark. Cheers!

[@kannonprice3521]

I appreciate everything about how Mick explained his point. I feel like the reason why a lot of us watch that pedal show is way beyond just finding out about gear. Of course there are so much useful info about gear on this channel, but it’s always about Dan and Mick sharing their passion and getting creative with these videos that makes all of this so much more entertaining and actually helps us to not forget that music is about creating what you love and the journey towards that. I’m just a 20 year old kid from Japan,(mixed race, long story) and if you guys happen to read this by any chance (Dan & Mick) please know that what you guys are doing inspire so many people like me who love playing guitar and want to create inspiring sounds out of our instrument. Best guitar related content on KZbin. Cheers.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Kannon, thank you so much for this. First for the kind words, but also for being open minded enough to see what we’re trying to do here. And that you’re just 20 is edifying for us ‘old’ men who constantly worry that we’re becoming less and less relevant. :0) Most of all, that anything we do might provide any inspiration at all for you to be passionate about playing. Thanks Kannon, and the very very best to you! Mick (and Dan!)

[@niklashild3962]

After 40 years of guitar playing (and lots of gear passing by) I now settled to a small amount of gear that i found and kept over the years. I don't think I've bought anything for the last 2-3 years. Some of my "rules" are: - One good guitar per type. Strat, Telecaster, 335, LP and LP Jr. (and a cheap bass for my recordings) - A small valve amp with really good speakers (1x12" plus a 4x12") - Tuner, boost, 2xsoft clipping OD, Ditto looper and reverb. - Keep the gear in good condition. Change the strings, do set up, good tubes, biased, good quality cables etc - Keep the room clean. Hide cables. Make it quick & easy to grab a guitar and play. - I write songs. Get a good microphone (I use an old SM57) and a simple DAW (I use Audacity). And I can start a recording (if I get an idea for a riff, lick or a melody) within 5 seconds. It's all set and ready to go. I even have a flexible mike holder for the SM57 mounted on my 1x12 and connected to the audio interface. No time wasted looking for cables and connect stuff...just record... - Put 5-10 minutes aside for "boring training" each day. Set the alarm on the phone and run the scales or practice that new lick. 5-10 minutes...but do it every day... - Practice to backing tracks or recordings for flow in your playing. Get the chops. And talk to your neighbours. I live in an apartment in an old building in city. Put a riff on the ditto, high volume, and went to my neighbours (with a dB meter) asking at what volume they found it to loud. 92dB were acceptable for them. Then I knew. So my philosophy today is: Spend time on playing, be creative, have fun, have good stuff...instead of dreaming about "the next cool gear"

[@johncard2564]

As I sat down to watch this episode the doorbell went... another overdrive pedal delivered 😂

[@ThatPedalShow]

Yes! N+1 baby?

[@dylansalcedo2797]

Hahahahaha that’s hilarious

[@SwirlyWhirlyXYZ]

I’ve wanted a Gigrig since starting to watch this channel years ago, but now because of this editing style I want it to come with lights that highlight which pedals are on.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahahah!!! Didn’t Dan tell you it does that too? Hahahaa!

[@gregmize01]

I want a quarter master

[@geneford6243]

And overhead spotlights for each pedal when used

[@chriscole9069]

Thanks Mick! Love you giving Keith a shout out. FWW has been an inspiration and education for me over the past year and you guys have as well. I’ve learned so much from both channels. Keep up the great work!

[@sesa1076]

Once was a young man named Siddartha who had to go from too much to too little to find the right amount.

[@petervanrayne5120]

That's the worst limerick I've ever heard.

[@sesa1076]

That made me laugh. Definitely a joke I would make.

[@EDKguy]

I'm running out of ways to tell my wife how this newest guitar is totally different from the rest of my guitars.

[@mikeroadblock]

Look harder at your own truth around that buddy?!

[@ericlayton8888]

“But honey this one’s RED”

[@mattsaysvideo]

Just tell her that each one inspires you to play something different, to play differently. It's about the attitude it inspires in you more than it is about the exact sound it makes.

[@mattsaysvideo]

It will make you play better.

[@gunkanjima3408]

Dude same. I told her I wanted a 2nd Strat to keep in Eb. She said well can’t you just tune the other one down? Well yes, but

[@CAshton121]

As much as I miss the 'main' TPS shows I'm also loving these vlogs! Thanks for continuing to make great videos in this weird time!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks Callum!

[@gliddofglood]

I prefer the vlogs, but apparently they are a lot more work to make. Pity.

[@match8289]

Mick, this is my favorite video you've headed up. So genuine and heartfelt. Thanks for all you guys do.

[@ForeverChillMan]

"I ain't smoking anymore, but I ain't smoking any less 😁" - Snoop Doggy Dog 😎

[@ThatPedalShow]

Gotta love us some Doggie style. Ahem

[@ForeverChillMan]

Fine taste and judgement as always 😛 P.S. still waiting for That Pedal Live Show Album from the echo chamber, combine harvester strikes back 😁

[@gonzopewpew7838]

I don’t think it’s the amount of gear. It’s the build and sound quality. I can honestly say , buying great gear has progressed my playing far more than my old line 6 spider turned to a low volume. Having the right gear to get the sound that’s in your head into reality is paramount.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Totally this. I sound waaaaaay better on good gear, loud. Play better too. Just do. Can’t change it!

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

When covid-lockdown started here in L.A., I started buying pedals out of boredom - always an amp distortion with a tube screamer for a boost .. for decades. I sing and play rhythm, so I rarely even needed the boost. I stumbled-across this show early-on and your playing blew my mind. Most American gear-channel hosts are metal-centric ... not my thing. Now I have 30 + pedals & have improved to the point that I’m considering going 3-piece. Pedals inspired me to play more & get better. We’re very close to being turned-loose - which means I can start rehearsing the stuff I’ve been writing with other guys. I’ve never been more confident in my playing. Thank you for the inspiration & advice. This show has been a very valuable oasis for an at-risk guy who’s been locked-down for a year this Sunday. ☮️

[@vincebrown119]

Hey Mick. I've been playing professionally for some 50 years. In all that time, I've remained committed to my fingers rather than the gear. Not because I necessarily like it that way, just because there aren't enough hours in the day to get my fingers to do what I want them to do. Then came lock down and all the gigs dried up and I found myself with a bit more time on my hands and without gigs to practice for, a touch less motivation. I decided to "allow" myself to explore the mysteries of tone. That was a year and a half ago and I now find myself with two pedal boards and a couple new guitars and an often confused zeal for how do I turn all this gear into music. In my newfound quest I do find myself watching videos like yours all to often rather than working out how to get the sounds I want out of my guitar (and amp and pedals and cables). However, I am having a GREAT time and approaching music in new ways that has opened me up and improved my capacity to both listen and play. Hell, I even play my acoustic differently these days, paying attention to nuances of tone that completely escaped me in the past. So your right - it is the journey that matters and the players willingness to stay open and welcome the beginner no matter how experienced you may be. And anything that kindles that creative spark is well worth the price of admission. That said, I did recently buy the most important piece of kit of my life. A TPS T-shirt. So now, my capacity to play won't really matter as now I can wear the shirt to shows and stand in the back of the club with a slightly disdainful look on my face and feel fully accomplished without ever touching a guitar! Thanks!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Ha! THanks so much Vince, not least for buying the shirt. Please make sure your arms are folded at the back of that club. Hahaha! It’s a continual journey - I’m totally with you. And on that journey you become interested in various things along the way. Thanks for being with us!

[@sparkyguitar0058]

Good story. My's something like that. Had G A S real bad while trying to build my board. Once done I've lost the G A S and haven't got anything but replacement items lately; strings, tubes. Now I could live with 2 guitars 1 amp 1 board and a box I got of anything hookup for stage; wireless, D I , extra cords strings picks, music, tuner ,capo. Anything needed for working on stage. I usual don't even bring stands anymore. But I got everything to put 6 people to work including 3 singers. Most of all that stuff was so cheap or free that I just couldn't refuse it. But when you don't use it you still have to upkeep and store all this.

[@DavidGarcia-kw4sf]

I'm getting back into playing after a long break but I can relate. I recently doubled my guitar collection from two to four. But I still have just one amp and two pedals, one of which is getting repaired. But I'll probably get a couple more pedals just because of what I have learned here on this channel and that should be quite a bit of fun, and that's kind of the point.

[@whiskybravo4648]

Love the show guys. I always tell my friends to watch. Great episode today. I find that I’m always seeking that balance between too much gear and not enough.

[@kurtisr2339]

Favorite moment: "Over my... dead... body." WERD.

[@maxpeck4154]

Gotta agree on that one. Have a Supro Black Magick Reverb, ordered a Vox AC15 hand wired and just returned it. The Supro is its own thing, doesn't sound like anything else... but has built in tube/spring reverb. Gotta have it.

[@kurtisr2339]

@@maxpeck4154 right on, man! My first amp as a kid was a '53 Valco/Supro that my dad received bundled with a lap steel when -he- was a kid. BRILLIANT. Have been a Supro fan all my life. Edit: The Black Magick is wicked. Sorry the AC15 didn't work out!

[@nathanwainman4956]

'no reverb, no happy' same bro, same.... get that on a tshirt ASAP ahaha

[@klapaucjusz1]

Did you guys notice how amazing the editing is this episode is? Mick (or whoever on the TPS crew does it) really knows hot to make a well produced video. The monologue never gets boring. Timing is perfect. Just a pleasure to watch.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you! Yes, my ego is happy that I shot and edited this one. And the track etc. One man band. :0)

[@klapaucjusz1]

The track at the end is next level stuff, honestly.

[@attyjoelm]

Thanks Dan and Mick...your lessons goes even beyond guitar playing...this and Dan's Vlog on his guitar playing life is so inspiring and give us later age players motivation to play. Thank you.

[@NickFabi]

I like how you have taken us through a journey from the ethos of five watt world back to the That Pedal Show ethos 😂

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thing is, if you really love guitar and music, it’s ALL the same. :0)

[@aculeus1971]

Ethos Overdrive . I knew there was a pedal missing ....

[@NickFabi]

@@aculeus1971 😂 very quick. It took me a while to twig 😂😂😂

[@edtweed5e4-a]

@@ThatPedalShow bang on

[@Slaphitter]

And a Buk reference in the first 4 minutes! Mick has his game on today.

[@ThatPedalShow]

He is The Man. Nobody else coming close right now. :0)

[@johnvcougar]

SESSIONMAN, our superhero!

[@lincolnosiris3665]

Well, if you have your own sandwich...

[@garysmith2983]

@@ThatPedalShow Jack Griffith ain’t too shabby Mick. Local boy. But yeah Toms got mojo for days.

[@lexist7]

@@ThatPedalShow have you stopped tooting the horn?

[@neilsavage3984]

What a Fab Video. Great sounds, great advice and way to many wry smiles you clearly really enjoyed making this one. Keep up the great work

[@davidgood6744]

This one feels like two worlds colliding. Keith Williams is asking some very good and thoughtful questions. We all should ask ourselves what we are trying to do. A little reflection is always a good idea, and it might help us to maintain our bank balance.

[@fivewattworld]

Thanks David

[@stevengarvey5782]

About a year ago I built a small board with five pedals: tumnus, phase 95, ep boost, sp compressor, flashback mini delay on a small pedaltrain board using pedaltrain's powersupply. My large board (with 17+ pedals, many being expensive boutique units) was too much to haul to a weekly jam with some of the neighborhood rockers, and i was worried about damage or theft. The consequence has been that the large board has been largely ignored lately. Sometimes i miss the wha and fuzz, but it is amazing how much music can be found in the small board. Thank you for your time and attention. Cheers from Michigan.

[@JeffHendricks]

Welcome to the world of "enough." Keith is a huge inspiration in that realm.

[@arthurfunkarelli]

TPS has fuelled my pedal collection explosion. The GAS is barely under control. If I’m tired when I watch your show, I might wake up having purchased the pedal de jour. It’s far too late to turn back now. You gents are culpable, but I don’t blame you. I’ve learned so much. Love you guys!

[@lawrencemack4171]

"Not doing because we dont have", hit right to da core

[@keithfaust8925]

Controversial opinion: there’s nothing wrong with being a collector. I can’t afford a bunch of fancy high-end guitars, but if someone else can, who cares? They’re not hurting anybody. Having 50 overdrive pedals goes to help a bunch of small boutique business owners have a career they love. Some people like a stripped down rig, some people like a massive arsenal. No one is being hurt. Why do guitar players care so much about what others do?

[@ThatPedalShow]

Nothing controversial about this at all Keith. I feel the same way about cars. I’d really really really love a nice 911 and I get annoyed when some people have four of them. But, I’m happy for them. Awesome car.

[@SSStinger6]

@@ThatPedalShow I also don’t think there is anything inconsistent with what Keith is asking - having gone through a few of his vids (thanks for making me aware!) I sort of boil down his point(s) to: - Understand what you are trying to do, what activity you are trying to engage in. - Have the gear, and in some ways only the gear, that helps you do those things. There is no implicit judgement, there, on the an individual’s intent or purpose - and thus no judgement on ‘how many’ things one may have. But it’s an interesting question to pose - ‘what are you trying to do...other than just gather’...and take it from there.

[@christopherburnett1745]

This, exactly. It's not just guitar players, but most people seem to be overly concerned about what other people do.

[@azmike3572]

@@ThatPedalShow Doesn't Clapton have a 911?

[@aculeus1971]

Who ever thought we'd get Mick and Keith on That Pedal Show ?! Seriously though, points well made ... I prefer your 55 watt world, and some options.

[@banjobones4190]

Mick, this may be my favorite of all you vlogs so far. It was honest, genuine and full of philosophical nuggets of wisdom. Knocked it out of the park with this one! And the bonus: very tasty playing at the end. So well done my friend! Shout out to keith! Love him too!

[@matthewmcmann7109]

Found this channel just a few months back. And quickly Dan & Mick have become my favorite KZbinrs. The content is amazing! Entertaining, informative. Just awesome. Mick, this one really inspired me. Your honest joyful love of all things guitar is absolutely contagious. I'm just a 48 year old bedroom metal riffer. But I love it. And I'm developing a love for blues that I didn't expect. You guys are helping me grow as a player in ways I never expected. Thanks for all that you do!!!

[@lucasheidenreich7861]

Loved this vlog! I bought a Helix awhile back for cover and P&W gigs and it really inspired me to reduce my “analog” rig to the essentials. No longer needing to get ALL of the sounds allowed me to focus on getting MY sound.

[@paulkontz]

It’s about artistic pallet. If you’re a player who enjoys “a study in black” then limited options is your inspiration. If you’re a “hyper-realism” visionary, you need colors. Do you, there are no rules.

[@mikeroadblock]

That’s a great way to look at it!

[@hoboroadie]

Robert Ryman is a bit of a hero, he was mostly into different interpretations of white. Also, I am hoping to explore some harmonic resonances, to see if there are ways to do that without the usual te Deum. The over-building of the rig is epic, not a small part of the project.

[@phillipjuon5743]

That would be an artist's ' palette ' A pallet is what you'd put half a ton of bricks on. Not to be confused with your ' palate ' which would be your sense of taste, if you have any.

[@crazylegsfishing9934]

Mate, this is the best thing you’ve ever put up on KZbin. I absolutely loved it and thanks to you and Dan, I feel like I can get almost any sound I want or need from my fingers.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you!

[@danielbrown6961]

This is the result of a journey. At the end of the day you plug in to inspire and grow. Love it!

[@przsoldier11]

I've never seen the similarity before, but now I can't unsee it. Fantastic episode! I've had a huge board at times and a few pedals at times. I can definitely agree its all about the journey. Thanks again for all you do TPS

[@VonBlade]

If my guitar collection echoed where I am as a player I'd only own a harmonica as I both suck and blow

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahahah!!!! Eloquence entirely. I think we can all relate to that. :0)

[@johnks4002]

Fantastic video Mick. Your honesty and thoughtfulness shine through everything you do. Wonderfull playing as ever. Thank you.

[@yellowtruckproductions7502]

Thanks again Mick! Happy days and awesome sounds to you from Silver City, Nevada!

[@tephros19]

This was very inspiring. I really appreciate the intimate 1-on-1 style that this took, though of course I love the normal TPS format as well. Mick, playing was amazing as always. Cannot WAIT to see Dan's MMLG (most music least gear) setup!

[@lordgraga]

The outro jam was super musical, some of the best playing on the show from you IMHO!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Jacob. I do find it easier to play when I have a few minutes to think about it first. It’s so weird say there on stools with the cameras rolling. ;9)

[@lordgraga]

@@ThatPedalShow Totally! Having seen you a lot on TPS, but not OUTSIDE of TPS, I have the feeling you have a different musical side when you are outside of the pedal noodling room (and maybe off camera too). Not better or worse, just different.

[@modelcitizen1977]

Mick just goes full beast mode at 17:00. He even looks at the camera like “Yes, this is the filthiest, most glorious thing you’ve heard all year. You’re welcome.”

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahaha! Cheers!

[@_darkstar_]

Wow, one of best episodes of That Pedal Show ever! Thanks!

[@Abbz444]

How many guitars is enough? - Just one more...that's always the answer. But in all seriousness, not having enough gear isn't the end of the world. The amount of sounds you can get with limited gear is astounding if the time is put in. But it's about what sounds good to you as an individual, if it sounds good to you that's all you need.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Bare minimum: suhr strat, taylor acoustic, (3) pedals: dual channel overdrive, boss dd-500 & f.t.t. tri-avatar chorus with 65 blackface fender princeton reverb = (6) items. Mick - this was great. I'm with you my brother: "No Strat, No Happy"

[@Andredecan]

Great outtro. I was playing it really loud, went to close the window and noticed my neighbour across the road was listening through their window and dancing wearing just a fur coat and lingerie. I’ll never look at him the same way again..

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahahahahahah!!!! Hahahahahhahahahah!!!!

[@MiriusTube]

I started watching Keith's videos right at the height of my gas, right when I was learning for real that no matter how nice your OD pedal is it doesn't replace practice, it was a breath of fresh air

[@jamiebarr9810]

"Find creativity from limitations" - the great Peter Gabriel is an example of that - his rule of no cymbals / hi-hats resulted in the Intruder / 80's gated reverb drum sound.

[@paultwiselton1996]

Superb Mick. All musical guitar life is captured here. Thank you so much for this.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Paul!

[@dragonlure]

I love the explanation in this video. Truly a great string of ideas and concepts, artfully squeezed into less than a half hour. Kudos to the guitar playing too!

[@kamallica]

Thank you thank you thank you. Wish I watched this several guitars / amps ago. What a breath of fresh air this video is.

[@weschilton]

This is such a great video Mick! You have such an eloquent and entertaining way of wording things. And lets not forget all those great guitar tones! Really nice jam at the end, man, really nice.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks so much Wes!

[@simongjose]

It's been a long bumpy road: a 12 years old, with a Wayne's world strat and solid state vox amp. As soon as I turned the tremolo on I was hooked on sound. What ever makes you enjoy the journey is the least amount of gear. My ultimate tone was an acoustic guitar in a large hall. To the heavens 🤘

[@Sammywhat]

Saw the highlight vid from 2021 wrap up and had to come check this out. Your playing is exceedingly inspirational, Mick!! Wow! Wow! Wow! 🙏✨🎁

[@TheFlorent40]

Really good and interesting video Mick, thanks a lot! I like your song at the end, a lot of interesting ideas there!

[@TrollsAndScrolls]

TPS: how much gear do you need? Every guitarist: yes

[@smilernok]

no

[@mattcooper1840]

after suffering from gas for many years i have finally come to the realisation just this ... awesome cast lads . i feel so much better having the gas pass . life is happier and content . i have way more then i need.

[@chaskiandcie]

Me too. After buying the ultimate telecaster, I bought three amps in a row, and I'm waiting for two more pedals to arrive, but it's just like... "k bro, you're done, time to work now". Best feeling 👌🏼

[@MrPodvig]

Always appreciate you guys. Lovely playing, Mick.

[@erniesfo]

Seriously, I think that this is one of the best videos that TPS has ever done. When I set out to build my own pedalboard I asked myself exactly these types of questions. Result after all these years? 3 guitars (2 acoustic - Fender & Martin, and 1 electric - a Stratocaster); 1 bass (Hofner); 1 amp (Fender); 1 pedalboard (Holeyboard) and 31 total pedals of all kinds - e.g., Overdrive, utility, looper, expression, volume, wah, delay, reverb, etc. After systematically listening to and analyzing 250+ overdrives I only bought 2: Blackstone Appliances Mosfet Overdrive and Hudson Broadcast. I don't feel that I'm missing anything. The limitation drives the sonic creativity. I focus on doing - composing, recording, mixing. Great job Mick! And thanks to Five Watt World...

[@muuhn]

"WANT, not NEED. i don't need anything", Mr. C (Twin Peaks)

[@Michiel1972]

I think gathering gear has more to do with an experimental mindset and the musical journey of finding your sound. Than about owning stuff. Alot of people sell the stuff they don't need anymore once they have found their sound or the sound they are happy with and inspires them.

[@Optomisma]

Financial restrictions mean if some gear is coming in then some goes out, most times the change is for the better , but not always. .I’ve got thru 6amps and 8 guitars while my singer guitar player has same guitar and amp and no pedals .everyone makes choices .

[@hoboroadie]

I keep trying to explain to innocent bystanders that my current rig uses everything in the room, except for two little ten-Watt combos and three of my PH-1s, yet it wants a few more bits to hit the full note.

[@mattsaysvideo]

I agree. I have come to a point, now, in which I am getting rid of things because I know what inspires me and what is useful for what i want to write and how I want to play and so I don't need anything else outside of that.

[@ileutur6863]

Yup. I've adapted the philosophy of getting rid of anything I haven't used for a recording or a band practice in more than 3-4 months.

[@jesseremington9567]

Some great tones and playing here today Mick. Also love your thoughts and insights, great food for thought. Thanks

[@denismguitar1552]

Great video! Great attitude and honest as usual! Kudos Mick!!

[@vinicioserafini5929]

"The best guitar sound to you, is the best guitar sound" is the best guitar truth.

[@paulyb-englishmaninhangzho3609]

As Keith W. has also very accurately said - spending your extra cash on lessons rather than gear will help you get more out of Music!

[@sjlacey65]

Well said Mick, what you love is what you love. We all have different goals/inspirations and history - love the show and the inspiration.

[@cherkaslord]

Brilliant message at the end. Excellent close. “Play what inspires you” 🎤 drop

[@musicmann1967]

"Not doing because we don't have" If ever I were to have a catch phrase printed on a tee shirt, I that would be it. My biggest excuse every damn day.

[@MaxPower-js1sk]

I recently sold my amps and bought a Princeton. Everyone told me that I was crazy, but the Princeton works fine for me.

[@davidjameschamberlain]

It's perfection

[@MaxPower-js1sk]

@@davidjameschamberlain it sounds great to me, and it only has six knobs. I think my Boogie had 22 knobs, EQ, a bunch of switches and an effects loop. I don’t need that much control. 👍😁

[@davidjameschamberlain]

@@MaxPower-js1sk if I had a Princeton and a few decent pedals, I could easily be satisfied

[@MaxPower-js1sk]

@@davidjameschamberlain I am. I had to change the cheap and nasty Chinese Celestion (with a Cannabis Rex), but that’s all, and now it sounds better and doesn’t distort at 4.

[@markf5229]

What else do you need?

[@AmateurGameReview]

This is one of the most interesting and best put together videos I've ever watched. Told myself 20 mins ago I needed to put my phone down. Yet here I am

[@jerrykosak]

Mick, that was truly from the heart. So glad that you are looking and sensing beyond the gear. Reaching, always reaching... to be our individual best.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Jerry!

[@mpwithad]

I love Keith and have been working from his philosophy for a long time. Now I actually play the guitar instead of faffing about with different pedals. By the way, Keith was my introduction to Jeff McErlain.

[@davidLPST]

yes also found Jeff from Keith's channel. Both essential watching

[@davidLPST]

LOL brilliant impression Mick. Also a fan of five watt world and you nailed it.

[@RickRomanelli]

That was a very well-crafted video. I can see Keith's inspiration. That was also the best I have ever heard you play. Absolutely delightful.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you so much Rick, super kind of you to say!

[@FistPie]

Gear can be a rabbit hole, yes. BUT it can also be inspirational to create new sounds and music.

[@fawkesandhound]

Mick touched on this analogy, but gear is like a painters palette. Sure some artists work in black and grey but there’s nothing wrong with a bit of color in your life.

[@jamproject9]

Powerful lessons 🔥

[@nevermindsleep]

Really great timing for this video, as I’m constantly on that journey to have only what I need and nothing more. 2 guitars, one amp, 4 pedals is the sweet spot for me.

[@DavidvdGulik]

That was a thoroughly enjoyable video, thanks!

[@michaeleaster1815]

Excited to watch this video... I'm a big fan of Keith Williams and especially his philosophy. One personal anecdote: I dabble in keyboard/piano, and I have no GAS at all: I don't follow the industry or influencers; I just want to learn more songs. Yet I have guitar-related GAS like everyone else. I think that guitars are like jewelry or art, and that leads to "want" (and the amps, pedals, are ancillary to that).

[@michaeleaster1815]

p.s. 18:24 I'm not offended but I did wonder, at the addition of the 4th/5th/Nth pedal, if this was satire or a cheeky repudiation of Keith's mission statement (as I interpret it). Definitely not the video I had anticipated but I'm trying to keep an open mind... an interesting -- if challenging -- angle.

[@tomminet]

Mr. Toad from The Wind in the Willows is my spirit animal! Say, that Free The Tone Future Factory sounds might nice 😍😍😍😂

[@nastamasterx]

This was simply the BEST vlog from TPS to date! Outstanding and most inspiring! Nick, you have leveled up here! Cheers :)

[@nastamasterx]

So, Dan, what are you going to do about it?

[@Subropontes]

Brilliant! The best rig is the one that makes you happy and inspired, whatever that is. I had a revelation about a year ago feeling really uninspired, having way too much gear and always wanting that one extra thing. Ended up selling everything, kept one acoustic, two electrics, one amp, 6 pedals and a spring reverb tank and really took the time to actually get to know my gear, to get a tone that says what I want to say and building a connection with what I have. Never felt so inspired.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Love it!

[@lefujiste1525]

A telecaster, a hot rod deluxe and a HX effects is all I'd ever need

[@MickeyCh85]

The answer to the question in the title: MORE!

[@remylevine4478]

I loved everything about this. Made my day. From the content to the style to the production...

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Remy!

[@colindow5947]

Oh my god that outro jam... Ooooozing vibes Mick!!! Love watching you in full flow, what a great piece! Keep up the great work you guys

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Colin. I really enjoyed that one!

[@andreweasombentley4703]

I think I reached the ‘enough’ point just recently where, if I’m totally honest with myself, I can’t envisage I’d ever genuinely need anything else. Admitting that is actually quite a weird and uncomfortable feeling because I know I’ll inevitably bullshit myself into buying more stuff down the line. I’m ashamed of future me 🤦

[@sam4667]

I really enjoyed this one. I absolutely love my pedals and the way they sound but every now and then plugging straight into an amp is a really good palate cleanse.

[@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer]

It's really amazing the spectrum of tone a decent tube amp can provide just adjusting the volume and tone on your guitar

[@danteandre-kahan5296]

I really needed to see this today. A brilliant synthesis of what at first seem like opposing ideas but apparently are more connected on closer inspection. Thanks Mick!

[@jmanson3310]

Nice! Especially the playing at the end. Man, I love Guitar sounds too!