How to solo like Chris Buck (by Chris Buck!) | Friday Fretworks

[@DCayce]

I can’t wait to see how far you go, Chris. I’m about to be seventy, been playin for 60 of those years, and grew up appreciating all the greats from their first arrivals. You are as phenomenally intuitive, driven and accomplished as a David Gilmour or any other. I like it that you seem to have a humble respect for what your gift is all about, where it does or doesn’t come from, and you’ve kept your head out of it. Mostly heart stuff there. I’d say you’re going places, but you’re already some place pretty great: you’re Chris Buck. Many thanks for all you’re doing. Cayce

[@RoadsterRock]

that solo from slow train s the best solo i've heard in years!! SO inspiring!

[@ARCHDEACONMUSIC]

Yeah I LOVE that solo! It literally give me goosebumps when I listen to it...I'm gonna have to learn that solo for sure!

[@carlo1195]

"How to solo like Chris Buck"...you made my day.

[@matthewf1979]

Your tone and expression rival SRV and John Mayer. Such sweet, mellow tone when you want it and breathing fire when it’s called for. Best Stratocaster tone I’ve heard in two decades. Thanks for taking the time to share your playing and tips.

[@LennyJohnson5]

I seem to recall Chris saying that particular Strat is fitted with the Radioshop Chris Buck ID Signature p/ups; it sounds gorgeous. guitar.com/review/radioshop-idchris-buck-loaded-strat-pickguard/

[@timjx3675]

LennyJohnson5 yup I got a set for my strat and they truly are worth it, dynamic sweet tone luv em !

[@LennyJohnson5]

@@timjx3675 They do sound fantastic; between Chris and the Radioshop guys they've come up with something beautiful.

[@ARCHDEACONMUSIC]

Totally agree! I broke out my Mesa 5:25 Express Plus the other day and cranked it up and got a really close tone to Chris Buck's tone...he's a GREAT player! :)

[@HUkR-uw6ly]

you deserve more viewers, this is really high quality educational content!

[@HiredGoonage]

wouldn't worry too much, it's just a matter of time

[@TonyBurke100]

I've been around for long enough that I can recognise a musician who is fresh and original in his approach to his playing. Put it this way I can remember times when we hadn't heard of the Beatles. You don't use riffs that we've all heard, your playing is distinctive and I don't know what you're about to do, you surprise me that's a good thing thing. You're an excellent musician now but more importantly I can see a bright future, What impresses me is your choice of instruments you understand tone and how certain guitars and pickups get it.

[@timwhite5562]

These videos have quickly made him one of my favorite current guitar players. As a Strat man, how could I not love it.

[@sebguitarzan]

Your licks are so articulate and melodic it tickles my ears! Even attempting to play this is a ton of fun. Thank you mister Buck!

[@mikewalton1359]

Still one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard and I've been playing 25 years+.

[@stephenbentley5498]

The fact that you only have 20k subscribers speaks volumes of just how uninformed the world is... wake up people! Such an incredible guitar player here.

[@shezza57]

Correct. ‘Uninformed’ is exactly the word.

[@trevorkwan1709]

I'm only here after I saw his solo on Paul David's channel. Simply amazing!

[@yiranimal]

Check out the one from his "The Worst Thing Fender Ever Did to a Talecaster" video. I think it's the best blues-rock playing I've ever heard.

[@toby8261]

That solo gave me goosebumps absolutely insane

[@Aleshotgun]

I've been following a lot of contemporary guitarist in the past few years trying to find someone that really matches the sound and style I'm constantly striving to achieve. I must say you're the only one that hit that spot much more closely, your sound, your style and the way you play.

[@yiranimal]

I hear a lot of Derek Trucks. Another cat that doesn't get as much recognition as he deserves. You both make great use of quick slides and microtones. Beautiful.

[@senecaturnpike9179]

Derek trucks plays with a slide. Chris is an incredible player.

[@yiranimal]

@@senecaturnpike9179 Both true statements. :)

[@senecaturnpike9179]

@@yiranimal my point is that Chris doesn’t play w a slide and he is able to get some of those sounds in his playing w his left hand, its unbelievable.

[@antcommand]

Thank you Chris. In one lesson, you opened my eyes to the chord tones. I want to play music, not just "your" music.

[@timcreek2851]

I saw this video a year ago, and it showed up again today. Great stuff, great playing, and such a great guy. Keep doing what your doing, and I hope you double your followers this year. Great job Chris!

[@SimonNackborn]

Naah, you don't really have the Chris Buck style down

[@HUkR-uw6ly]

he is pretending too much... 100% rip off

[@paulterl4563]

lol

[@sound-wizzard]

i feel like he is just trying to hard to sound like chris

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

He better watch out for copyright strikes.

[@andystagger2906]

😂😂😂

[@bw5453]

You have one of the most expressive styles of playing and an incredible touch on the strings. Thank you for sharing how you make it work. Cheers!

[@hitesh_blues2353]

Loving 'Slow Train'. The band's music, songwriting and Sally's vocals are like a breath of fresh air. I am feeling very inspired by your guitar playing lately. Thank you CHRIS!!

[@ougigaming8710]

Chris. Thank you man for staying real ...having such a distinctive style and not letting Anything get in the way of your talent..Right on with the revstar....

[@Randyvanbag]

For me, I can't think of any player on the planet who is better, or more tasteful than Chris Buck. 👍🤘

[@PanosSakkos]

This video is one of the best material I've seen so far for guitar playing. Love your style and you've made an impact on my guitar playing so far. I'll buy your tab just to support you for making more videos like this one ✌️

[@yannickguitar1539]

Really dig your music, man. Simple, pure, refreshing, inspiring. It's all there!

[@AstroBuoyant]

Great channel … both persona & musically … great guitar playing & insights … charming, articulate, modest tremendously talented, Chris

[@LennyJohnson5]

Its Friday....... It's 5 o'Clock...... It's Buck-a-Jack!! Well, I tried....... Chris's playing is always a great way to start the weekend.

[@joshuadasofficial]

Hey from Dubai, Chris! You've completely blown me out of the water.

[@gavinorourke32]

Ah Chris - you’re a legend. Been trying to work this one out - love it

[@benjaminthorpe7990]

You can tell that strat is setup so comfortably for your style! Strats are like leather gloves, you need the right fit to hit your style

[@michaelwilliams6824]

I’d settle for being half as good as Chris Buck. That way I would be better than most! Thank you Chris for your time and your content

[@MrSkunk1964]

blessed and humble . very rare.

[@andrewbroadhead1897]

This track sounds mint Chris, can't wait for the album release. Every time I hear you you are getting more of your own unique sound, similar to your obvious influences but definitely your own tone. Absolutely brilliant 👍

[@stpwadds]

Nice to meet you tonight Chris at The Vic, awesome set and playing from the whole band, really enjoyed it. I'm the one who talked about the Lindy Fralin Pickups and the Highway One 70's headstock

[@desmusic1]

Chris your amazing just subscribed and discovered you , what a talent you are 👍

[@ferassalah9695]

Keep what you’re doing man. You’ll get big

[@Edwarbr]

I can definitely hear the Gilmore influence in your solo. I love your vocalizing of the notes and the minimalist approach to not “over sing” the fills. It takes a lot feel and appreciation of soulful singers to pull off your style. Your ability to use your thumb to hit the E string while using the pick blew me away. Why hadn’t I thought of that.....Learn something new every time I watch you play.

[@WillReynolds88]

Fantastic as usual. Love your playing. Get well soon mate

[@chucklee347]

Ed King of Lynyrd skynyrd in the 70's did that slide harmonic pull off on the solo of Saturday night special. Amazing to see it being used in a more modern text. Awesome playing.

[@jasonkerr931]

My mother also wants to play like you...it's getting old! Lol. Honestly, I love your playing, tone and heart for guitar.

[@mattswannie6651]

That’s just a bloody Masterclass in feel Chris 🙏🏻

[@tephros19]

Really appreciate this. I've always wondered how great guitar players compose and think about their solos. This was a really helpful look into how you approach the task of composing. Cool stuff.

[@geordiemckimm7388]

Awesome man. Came here from Paul Davids...great tone and style. Absolutely love it!

[@thephatalien]

That’s how I found him too

[@MartyNo1]

Same for me.

[@brunopinheiro4041]

Great solo! Great lesson!

[@brunopinheiro4041]

Great comment!

[@chedhead3278]

Cheers Chris. That semitone slide thing is something I really like but is missing from my playing, nice to have a set piece to practice it with. Thanks and hope you make to The Brook in Southampton when you tour. :)

[@kfisek]

While I agree to your point in getting in to the headspace is more important, This is a wonderful solo worth deep diving in terms of phrasing & expression Chris! Phenomenal playing!

[@HashBrown99Gaming]

You're playing is absolutely incredible. David Gilmour is my favourite guitarist and even though you have different style your playing really remind me of his. Just divine!

[@morganahoff2242]

Your videos make me interested in playing my strat! I'm mostly an acoustic player, but I have a Squier strat that I modded the electronics to try out a cool idea. I've got it set up with 10.5's and I'm always amazed how much it resonates. It's a Squier for crying out loud! (probably highly resonant because the body is knotty pine...) I've had it for 7 years, and have hardly played it. But your videos make me think, "Hey, I ought to sit down and try that..." Not only that but I have actually tried things I saw you do, not just thought of it.

[@hbert06]

Seriously: this is one of the best instructional videos out there! 👍

[@timjx3675]

Awesome thx for doing this man - I couldnt get the tab soon enough ! To my ears this solo and feel def has a Gilmour feel about it and imho you are most definitely getting up there in DGs orbit Now off to spend the next 1000hrs trying to nail a fraction of the feel of this 😊 Cheers, Tim

[@shezza57]

Ssh. He’s better than Gilmour 😉

[@amongus69OMG]

Know I realize that you are such an underrated guitar player. Paul Davids show me your talente and I'm not dissapointed, I AM REALLY AMAZED.

[@zhamoua]

I love how you impro Blue Chris much respected bud

[@arpeggiosi]

Thanks Chris ! Loving the tabs and solo approach. Keep it coming !

[@mrdan5943]

Simply amazing chris! Thank you for this awesome breakdown!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

The fact you speak of 'context' is great, being aware of the music; so very crucial!

[@albinsonkurbah3076]

Hello Chris !! Big fan here.. Just a little request if you could make an instructional video on the technique you demonstrate on this video at 9:50 minutes on how to articulate a single note , hitting and muting all the way from top strings.

[@hornrocker]

OMG! 1:07 on.... your tone and note choice is amazing!

[@dotpk1382]

Wow, Chris awesome breakdown of your thinking and action on this solo. Your tone, technique and melody are just spot on. At some point, could you do a breakdown on how you set your gear to accomplish this tone (I’m certain others have already asked)? And I LOVE Slow Train! Cheers!

[@erikhartley2494]

Paul Kroger Jr possibly stacked KOT!?

[@sebguitarzan]

Just browsing out there. I cant see a single cover. You re too good man

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Love watching your technique.

[@gavharker2254]

I love that solo.

[@wilguitarexperiment]

I love your tones!!! Thanks for the inspiration. 🎸🔥🔥🔥

[@badalicemusic]

An immensely helpful video Chris - thanks! And referencing other solos - as you did with the build section (Sweet Child) was a great shout too; that defo helps with finding other sources to explore, be inspired by and learn from. Cheers bud😊🙌

[@Numb3r_47]

Nice video! Looking forward to seeing you again in Newcastle in July!

[@besantos3968]

Brazilian here. Oh man, love your style. Keep going and thank you!

[@Pauloeberhardt]

I love this style to! Sou brasileiro também

[@eclecticwhyzass]

You make me happy to have functioning ears. Stay Well.

[@theolschoolblues]

CHRIS BUCK is a legend!

[@carltonrangemeister9610]

It's reminiscent of the intro to 'Boys of Summer' by Don Henley & one of my favourite Henley tracks!

[@gerryloughran1676]

cool - great to see the thinking and honesty ...super solo - Thanks

[@hmrbruce]

Nice SONG!

[@Atttuner]

Such a great vid man much appreciated this stuff really sets u apart

[@willgoodfellow3144]

This was on my solos to transcribe list. Love it!!

[@jeremychakwas1178]

That was some tasty playing 👌 Very tasty.

[@jonesyfromtheblock9635]

Great vid man!

[@markwright9352]

I don’t know about everyone else but I want to learn to play like you!! Oh and Peter green!! 😜

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

Congrats on the 100k subs! Well deserved! Excellent video as they all are! 😎🎸🐦🤘

[@anthonyw6420]

How to bend it like Buck should be your next vid..haha

[@addisj]

Great vid, please do a Tove Lo solo break down. Love your rendition it's just awesome

[@shinjial]

Just wonderful! Thanks for this!

[@paulg33]

Just bought the Tab (and i'd already learnt half the solo from the video), why did i buy the tab(?) because Chris is AWESOME and he's gotta make a living. He gives so much help and advice for free and if you get the chance to chat to him, then you'll know what i mean when i say he deserves every success - saw him again at Peach Guitars and got some great advice on how to 'tame' my Pedal Pawn fuzz ;)

[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

Thank you so much Paul, I really appreciate that mate! Lovely to meet you and your old man on Saturday ☺️

[@paulg33]

@@ChrisBuckGuitarCheers Chris, you're very welcome, it was a great day and the old man was a happy bunny! Now get your butts over to Cambridge area and play a full set (pretty please)☺️

[@dan_deray]

THAT'S what i call a guitar solo !!! Fuckin´hell of a solo

[@scrap_iron_2264]

Chris Buck for Pink Floyd lead guitar!!!! Bam Homie. Well done

[@Jordannysilva]

Que solo fantástico!

[@shezza57]

So talented yet so accessible! Thank you for making this video, Chris. Planet Rock played Slow Train last week and I was blown away😮 You certainly inspire me to pick up the guitar again. You mentioned SRV - and I know you’re doing UK dates atm. I’d love to come watch. But have you thought of Austin’s South By Southwest music festival? Wish you every future success 😊

[@szymonbalcer]

Would you be able to release a backing track for this solo like you did with some other solos??

[@christophersuggs8487]

Been wondering why I can't find the record out there to buy it!!! ....it's not out yet!!! Haha. Looking forward to that release date!

[@kayakttt]

The album is out,I subscribed to a patron support for the band before it was recorded so managed to get an early release.You won't be disappointed with Buck and Evans first album release, and class performance from all of the band

[@cechichan]

Man it would be amazing to add timestemps to this one way or another

[@crompton5751]

Safe to say my mother and I would love to play like Chris Buck

[@timwhite5562]

They say the tone is mostly in the fingers. I think these videos suggest that may not be completely true. Like Sampson; it's in the hair. "After the gig, you come home either holding your guitar, or carried on it."

[@paulterl4563]

In those types of vids it could be even intresting to see/know the signal path, if not secret.

[@siegmac3267]

Another vid from the man himself!

[@Plummers888]

It’s a great album.

[@ayushmanbhalla8737]

the way you bend strings looks so different than other literally you've got you style as well.....

[@okiwatashi2349]

I’ve watched the video twice now, I still can’t play like you. I want my money back!

[@ronmcguire4127]

How can I get a tone even remotely close to this with a les Paul studio and a Fender mustang II amp??

[@Florian-78]

You’re amazing Chris! I bought you tab and with this video this is excellent to learn! I learnt a lot today thanks to you! This is a Em pentatonic correct?

[@wilsonabel]

Had that track on in the car loads since i got the album , Tone and Taste as always mate :-)

[@davidthomas5035]

You can tab and practice all you like. This is feel.

[@bengea17]

Waow.. It's not a solo ... It's a piece of art ... Do you have the backing track ??

[@fongy200]

Ever heard Clapton play sunshine of your love at the RAH Chris?

[@jonathananderson3897]

Well i could hear hendrix, Clapton and beck in that solo, yet it still sounded like Chris Buck. Come on guys, how many people can say that? I've played professionally for 20 years and could never dream of having the musicality of this young chap.

[@kansas1985]

I saw your video with Pete Thorn where you two talked about slowing down the playback speed to try and learn the lick. It definitely helps, but I kept laughing because you talking at half speed reminds me of my younger days when I used to partake in herbal therapy on a regular basis. I am going to get some of this solo down to impress my friends.

[@williama-d6]

I am getting something out of the tab but I know I am not quite there yet