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[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

Thank you so much, Tim! *Incredible* playing, as ever 🙌🏻

[@benallmark9671]

We all think you’re amazing Chris. I always look forward to Friday fretwork’s. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 !

[@timpierceguitar]

Chris, thanks for the kind words..... Also for your comment on the BD video....

[@larato5544]

Hopefully we can see Chris Buck with this guitar as well soon.

[@chaos4316]

I’d like to see what Chris could do with one of these too! Tim is just awesome though. I love how he’s always smiling as he talks about music and what he does with it. Very passionate about that he does. Does anyone know if he runs courses?

[@RickBeato]

Beautiful guitar and playing Tim!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@abu4077]

Yes, Beato

[@timpierceguitar]

Rick, thank you so much man!

[@jimyoung9262]

Like that

[@steverussell7645]

Great to hear Chris Buck get name checked here. Like Tim, his passion for all things guitar just shines thru and, like Tim, he has so little ego. His videos are there to entertain, inform and enthuse. And, like Tim, his playing is just phenomenal - each time I watch either of them, I just want to reach for me guitar and see what comes, inspired by them.

[@timpierceguitar]

Steve thank you so much

[@_TECHIECHAR]

I concur. They both seem to genuinely love making the guitar into a very natural extension of expression. 💯 I came for the guitar and stayed for Pierce.👍 Nice one Tim! (I learned of your playing a few months ago and i like the way you play.)

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

As I became more familiar with Chris my respect for him goes higher and higher great guitar player and seems like a great guy.

[@randybryant1141]

@@_TECHIECHAR ppl

[@michael_caz_nyc]

I love Seal and Trevor Horn's incredible-production. Tracks like: Bring it on, Future love paradise, Touch (acoustic mix), Don't cry & Fly like an eagle - all phenomenal. He even did (2) Motown albums. I saw him live in NYC and it was fantastic.

[@RaptorV1USA]

I'd suggest looking into Stuart Matthewman....his production and band leader work with all SADE's albums, the 1st 2 at least Maxwell albums, as well as his own band Sweetback with partners in SADE's band: Paul Denham and Andrew Hale ,...Is also just phenomenal high level work.

[@brianmiller3287]

What is it about Seal? I absolutely LOVE everything he does... I can't put my finger on it, I know, the songwriting, the production, the sound of his voice, etc., But there's a magical secret sauce that I just can't figure out that I love...

[@cozm8]

So happy to you did a video on this Tim! Ed stated when Radiohead was getting into more electronic style music (OK Computer era) he wondered what his contribution as a guitar player would be, and then had a dream of creating such a guitar and had a prototype built which became the guitar he used on tour. I was fortunate enough to get the EOB Stratocaster as my first real electric couple years back. I own a few others now but needless to say THIS is my favorite guitar! Only bad thing I can say is that it prevents you from picking up your other guitars - its that cool & fun to play!

[@mimisounds2843]

That strat sounds incredible. Loving your playing too! Great video!

[@BrickMan3022]

love your stuff Mimi, keep it up

[@timpierceguitar]

Mimi, Thanks so much!

[@craiger2399]

I could listen to a whole album of you just playing ambient sounds with this guitar. Absolutely love your tone, touch, and the melodies that come out of you. edit: and now I want this guitar! Fender should produce it with your mods!

[@timpierceguitar]

Wow, thank you!

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

i played for 30 years myself and couldn't agree more, it's on another level for sure, top level stuff.

[@dewdude2112]

Tim has an album he doesn't talk about too much. It is SUPER FANTASTIC! Guitarland will change the way you listen to guitar music. Not sure why Tim not only totally ignores it but refuses to do another. I'm actually mad....Tim is holding out on us.

[@blucheer8743]

Was thinking same thing some “nighttime freeway driving” music

[@stephenmcnamara9928]

First I learn you played on Don't Dream It's Over and now Waiting For You! Awesome work on those songs, Tim. Great video.

[@xtraucox]

blocks inlays fits abosolutly perfect on that strat. Everthing match

[@RC32Smiths01]

I've always thought it, that a new guitar, or any new piece of musical gear, will really motivate one's ability and passion to play and get better. Always love the informative and great playing Tim!

[@timpierceguitar]

Well said!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@timpierceguitar Thanks!

[@Williamk492]

I totally agree 👍🏻

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@Williamk492 Cheers

[@bojangles6444]

I agree. Except once you run out of money you have to be less inspired lol

[@TheFeelButton]

One of a kind guitar for a one of a kind player! Cheers Tim!!

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks so much

[@FullCircleguitar]

I'm not really a Radiohead fan but I love my EOB Strat. You're right, no other guitar in my collection does what it does. You freaked me out with the new neck, though. Great playing and tones.

[@BillyHayes79Music]

I concur with all of this. Not a big Radiohead fan. But this Strat is in a different league

[@WebbChannel1]

Tim, I'm in awe of you. A "mature" person who not only plays Excellent but you always look so happy doing these videos - I will be turning 65 in a couple months and You Sir give me hope that I will get to improve my playing to the next level before it's my turn to take a "Dirt Nap". THANKS for your videos. You give all us Old Dudes hope.

[@racerex3159]

Turning 58 next month so I understand. Got the overwhelming "is this as far I go" feeling regarding my playing. Tim inspires for sure.

[@baimun]

It shouldn’t surprise me at this point, but every time there is an exceptional track from an artist that really jumps out as one of my favorites on a album. The guy has been building a mosaic of songs in the soundtrack of our lives, and he’s apparently set up camp in my brain because once I realize…. “Of course that’s Tim Pierce. Who else could it be?” ☮️❤️🎶

[@bobjoe7508]

Such a unique sounding strat! Really going pretty 80s, especially from 2:38 to 3:05. Really wonderful sound that's just 'different' in a lot of ways from the classic strat tone.

[@KCCheez]

Sweet! “We’re never gonna survive unless we get a little crazy…” with our guitar designs.

[@jgemini3056]

That’s a Seal Reference

[@KCCheez]

@@jgemini3056 Correct. It’s also the song he’s riffing on.

[@Lonelyhans81]

Sealed the deal

[@johnrpomeroy]

Yeah, I would buy a whole album of this music. Incredible Tim!!! Recognized “Crazy” as you were playing over it. Fabulous part you played in “Waiting 4u”!!

[@leonarddaneman810]

At first I thought a Fender V-Strat . . . BOSS digital effects. So great to see Tim Pierce's 'guitar face' lighting up with the music.

[@ianfurqueron5850]

Noodling over Crazy is one of my favorite past times. You sound a lot better than I do, of course.

[@honkingdonk3981]

Tim is such an amazing musician! I'm really glad I found his channel a long time ago!Interesting stories and a great sound. Love it.

[@swampsofhome]

Love the way Tim's smiling at the end - only my grin was much bigger! Cool guitar and cool video. Thanks.

[@tonypetrillo3488]

That is one of the best sounding strats I have heard in a very long time.... Just the standard "strat sound" is amazing... It sounds like what everyone is looking for when they are trying to get the perfect tone. Plus, I think the guitar looks amazing with the jack on the bottom of the body....

[@FLOSPhotographer]

Riffing over top of "Crazy"....one of my favorite pop songs ever. Then find out you played on "Waiting for you" ...another top fave! You are always a joy to watch.

[@bartkdt]

Tim the joy comes through. Congratulations

[@mikaashton2152]

You are the best guitarist I've ever heard.... Swear to god... You rock , You Blues , you Jazz, You Funk, you do everything!!!! not many players out there can say that... Keep it up champ..

[@JFLABBERVILLE]

You have a diamond in that guitar Tim. I'm so interested in how you think when you play. I love love love listening to what you play and what you share. I always love the walks around the hood too. Enjoying the crap out of this video :)

[@timpierceguitar]

Micheal thank you so much! I worked pretty hard on the video ha ha

[@sryburn641]

It's mostly deep feeling and a little chess.

[@markeythesharkey6153]

"the hood" ? Heh-heh

[@sgt.grinch3299]

That Sustainer pup in the neck is awesome. That is a phenomenal instrument. Tone and depth of this guitar is off the charts. Without the proper equipment your leads can’t be copied.

[@WickBeavers]

Have you tried using RMC synth bridge pickups? John McLaughlin touts them as does Al Dimeola and many others. Acoustic and Electric. Here's what John McLaughlin says: "Dear Richard, ..... You have without doubt the most superior system in the world" - When I ordered a custom guitar from a pal name of Neil Smith aka Vegas Guitars. It had to have those synth bridge pickups. They make up the bridge and each string has it's own midi pickup. The pickups run out through it's own synth jack after passing through through some blend switches (blend/volume and tone) and a forward and reverse selector switch so you can change the synth sounds on the guitar on the fly. This guitar reminded me of mine, but I think the fact the pickups run to a synth (Roland, etc), that makes maybe 10,000 sounds possible using the axe as the midi generator. I wish I was nearer, I'd drop it by... Mine has an ebony fretboard!

[@tamikat4745]

O M G !!! Nearly in tears right now! Owned a few Strats over the years. This one... Tim... O M G... Ok. Now I'm crying! Perhaps, once my life is back together, i can work again...using this model Strat. You really blessed me today, giving me hope for better things in life. Thank you!

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

I love my EOB Strat and I love the 10/56 carve on the neck. But man! I want rosewood with block inlays on it. That is beautiful. I totally agree on it changing how you play. I don't play it often because I get totally lost in time and lose a day just experimenting; getting great tones and lines it leads me to..

[@JamesZotaBaker]

That's a dream guitar right there. I love it! But no matter how great the guitar is, it's all in the fingers, and you're sounding better than ever, Tim.

[@stevenjones6780]

Yes, Steve Hacket sort of ambience. Love the filtering on the opening backing track.

[@TimO-wt9sz]

Tim what a sick lay down of total awesomeness

[@erwinroman4217]

Gorgeous. Gotta have. The block inlays are a great addition. An Ebow and Digitech Freqout built in!

[@robdanley]

love your smile when you play... and I can listen to your stories all day long.

[@liquidSpin]

This guitar is similar to my Jackson PC-1 which has the sustainer pickup and the 2 toggle switches. I didn't know the guitarist from Radiohead uses a similar system, very cool :)

[@vpfilm38]

ERES UN MAESTRO CON CONCIENCIA Y DISCIPLINA AL INETERPRETAR TUS GUITARRAS. (PUERTO RICO)

[@aliensporebomb]

I love how you are able to go from super ambient wet tones that border on synthesizer sounds and then all of a sudden with the flip of a switch bam! Super clean and dry and tight - really nice.

[@dracul74]

I had a sweet green Fernandes guitar with a sustainer years ago. Was a lot of fun, but I grew tired of changing the battery all the time and sold it. Was fun while it lasted :)

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

Love this .It's like you have taken your love for Level 42 with you to the next level.I think Jeff Beck would also like to take one of these for a spin.He plays in a really vocal style like you.Always been a fan of the Block inlays also.

[@johnwalter9943]

Wow!!! Creating endless waves of elevation!!! Of course I would find this right after dropping a bunch of money on my PRS lol Love you Tim!!!

[@toploadtele]

Tim, your passion is contagious...

[@bentpolski]

Remarkable! Tim looks like You're having a BLAST playing that Guitar.

[@DennisJPolson]

Sounds so great in your hands, Tim.

[@johnmac8084]

That sounds amazing Tim, especially in your hands

[@guitarbobification]

Watching you play and listening to you talk always makes me happy! I will never be a great guitar player but I aspire to have a smile every day and you are a great source of inspiration for that goal.

[@DanSing-rr6ge]

Respect brother I have one and you made me and my eob strats day❤

[@richardgarcia406]

That is so funny! Driving home from the grocery store this morning, I was thinking to search your channel for Strat videos.

[@dewdude2112]

i AGREE with tim.....the rosewood neck board.... is more....sensitive...to your touch.....if you can sense such things.

[@funkyfurballs1078]

I first learned of the Fernandes Sustainer from Steve Hackett but it wasn't a Strat! I'm loving this!

[@therealdoug1000]

My one wish before I go is that I get half as good at guitar as you Tim. Really amazing playing!

[@ricktheexplorer]

I have a similar guitar ordered from Taiwan, but it has not come into Sweetwater yet. I'm so glad you got one, and love it. I can't wait.

[@dustinmcfarland2441]

Man, that technique is off the charts! If i tried to play rhythm like that, I would 100% hit the pickup selector on accident! Well done!

[@scorpioschild706]

Just have to say your playing is superb and your tone, no matter which instrument you play, is superb. I have learned so much from your videos. Love the sustain!!!

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

that part at the end.. you blew my mind again, you have the best taste i think i have ever heard in a player, great inspiration to me, again, cheers!

[@jimc6687]

Pick and squeeze your very own delicious glass of orange juice on your beautifully flowered stroll in paradise........that and playing perhaps the greatest inventive guitar........how much better can life get, Tim??!! I'm so envious!! Jim C.

[@AJMjazz]

Your playing is great. The Strat is another level. What great colors can be squeezed out of that instrument! Very inspiring.

[@SausageFingers420]

I saw a very similar Strat in the hands of a guitarist for Ghost in a recent clip. Side input jack, two switches on the body. I thought the switches were for a coil tap system but I'm 100% certain it was one of these. Very cool.

[@MatthijsKoningstein]

I didn't think I needed a new strat. I was grossly mistaken! This takes the Signature Strat to a whole new level!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

The tones of that guitar are sheer perfection. Excellent video, thanks.

[@michaelmattson3515]

I have a Fernandes Revolver Pro . It’s a blast. What I like about your Sustainiac system is the bridge & middle pickups still work when the battery dies. Not so on the Fernandes.

[@mikecito1717]

That middle pickup funk tone was devine.

[@DJDaddy-O]

I had a Jackson PC1 for several years and always loved the Jackson Sustainer. Love the new Strat Tim, and as always, your playing is so tasteful.

[@patrickfoster4586]

Sounds like a Strat on steroids! And that is one BEAUTIFUL guitar. Love the block inlays on that sweet neck too!

[@bjornd9375]

I am suprised again and again about your guitars on so many recordings that I really love. Thank you so much. I love exactly what you played on waiting for you for years now. I mostly enjoy these kind of guitars. They support the song and the groove. The Edge has the Ed O'Brien Strat in his touring equipment for with or without you. Maybe one of the best sustainer guitars. I remember Daniel Lanois talking in a video about the first sustainer guitars he brought to the recording sessions with U2.

[@tylerherbs]

Please tell Fender R&D that I would like one of these too! Olympic white with rosewood always looks so good.

[@alexZZGuitar6447]

That playing sounds sweet Tim it's perfection... could watch you demonstrate these session parts/jams forever...

[@damianrf6309]

A built-in E-bow and more... Nice! I hope The Edge gets one. Thanks, Tim.

[@ProfessorJM1]

Thanks Tim, amazing, as always. I love "Love's Divine", Brother, and now I know why, of course 😁

[@I-Libertine]

Tim, you're my guitar hero. Man, I love watching and listening to your playing. Amazing.

[@brettneuberger6466]

Love Chris Buck as well. Dude’s playing is all his own. .

[@skateborg]

Tim - Your demos are always inspiring and so much fun. I learn something new with each video. Thanks for all you bring to the world of guitar playing!

[@jeffreymarchant4020]

Hey Tim..As regard to the Logo...the tower was the Marconi tower emblem and represents his cross Atlantic transmission...Early RCA commercials use to have it posted as well as Victrola...

[@chaos4316]

My wife bought this guitar for Xmas - I’ve wanted it for so long. Took a bit of tweaking to get the most out of the sustainer, but now it’s just addictive. I’m searching for more songs where a sustainer works well. Ideas??

[@icarusi]

You can get Sustainiac type sustain from a normal guitar, at fairly low volumes, using some OD/Distortion pedals and being close to the speaker. I saw Jack Pearson doing it with a Bullet Squier Strat so tried it myself. I tried a couple of Tube Screamers but an EH Crayon worked best. It sustained at lower volumes than either TS. The trick is to have sustain on 10 on the guitar, but play on 7. Just bring in the 10 for sustain then back off to 7 (or wherever the sustain cuts but the volume is still good) for normal playing. I got sustain on all notes, just like a Sustainiac, and I have played Sustainiacs. Some were good and well set up, some weren't and the sustain came in late and went too loud to be useful. I don't know if it would work as well with all guitars but the Bullet Squier of the time JP was using them, and EH Crayon worked. If I ever get an EH Crayon I'll try with some of my guitars.

[@jackprice7828]

No body does double stops like you Tim. I really wish Fender would put that guitar in their lineup. Love the sustainer!

[@johndogwater]

I forgot what an amazing voice Seal has! I have one of these EOB Strats too, I have to admit I love the chunky maple neck on mine, but that R&D stamp is very cool!

[@ia5662]

that Seal song is killer with some extra guitar embellishments - I'm sure Ed got his ideas from The Edge who's been using a sustainer guitar since the 80s.

[@axrip1]

Can you have a episode dedicated to Seal? I could listen for hours of all the riffs and details put into these songs. I am a Seal fan as well and there are a lot of guitar going on in his songs but they not that prominent in the mix, so you have to listen closely. Also, just a video of Tim just playing to songs would be awsome to listen to.

[@LennyJohnson5]

Great to hear Tim namecheck Chris Buck, another phenomenal player.

[@stickman55100]

The Strat sounds great, but your playing is so soulful and off the charts!

[@robschertzer]

Wow you sure make the Fender EOB Strat sound amazing. I've had that guitar since it came out almost 5 years ago - love it but you're making me appreciate it even more and giving me something to strive for.

[@brianpartlow5530]

I think quality music comes from a combination of equipment and the artist. The Artist's creativity is very important. A good guitar player can pick up a $100 guitar and make magical sounds. A newbie like me can pick up a $10,000 guitar and still sound like garbage. I've been playing for a month, I can do some cool things. I got a multi-effects pedal that helps. I noticed the guitar hobby can be expensive! It's fun and I'll keep going with cool videos like this to help me along.

[@saltspringdesign]

The OEB strat is high on my wish list at the moment and you play it so well, thx man❤

[@LovinMusic1965]

I'll just sell my gear now.. 😂😂 what a great demo, playing, and a cool guitar. I play mostly in the country market, dance hall, etc, and we keep it older, or kinda the remakes from the late Daryl Singletary, as an example. Ronnie milsap solos are fun, and that demo reminded me of "stranger in this house solo". I've owned lap and pedal steels, but you just find out no benders, or just simple works. I had a sustainer type circuit in lap steel, very similar to this, used a volume pedal. Now after this I want to put that pup in one of my teles in the middle. With the 90s studio style chorus swells, those ballads, and simple triads, I hear a new way to approach good ole country. Thanks!! I think$$$😢😂😂😂

[@IvorThomas]

I had one of those and it was pretty cool. But I wasn’t really using the sustainor so I sold it. The maple neck it comes with is super chunky-which I really like-but many folks may not, so buyer beware!

[@hawkusmctalkus]

Bought mine 2 weeks ago. Love it! Actually the neck is my favourite part of the guitar but very personal

[@kevinalfrey2633]

Love the block inlays ‼️

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

when it stops then gets funky.. as a.. i don't even know what, just super funky!

[@aculeus1971]

Ever since seeing Ed playing this guitar on That Pedal Show, I had been considering one . This is the best review of this guitar including ‘non Radiohead’ style playing which seems to largely revolve around loops and loop manipulation… The rosewood neck option should be offered by Fender . I’d prefer this over maple, myself… I think it’s maple because Ed’s previous favourite was an Eric Clapton signature strat.

[@Westie_NZ]

Oh my goodness! All that sound, and you make it look so easy. That neck is pretty fab, and may be one of a kind?

[@taplin7616]

It really all comes down to the musician. Tim is probably one of the best musicians and has the best equipment it’s ultimate perfection. Tim with a piece of crap guitar could make it sound divine. Talent, hard work years of experience and best equipment all in one.

[@wilaustu]

Dude, Love's Divine was my first exposure to Seal. It was a hit in France where I grew up and it had a big impact on me. I still remember him performing it live on some tv show and just being sucked in. So cool to know now that you played on it.

[@trroop17forever]

Dag! Something else for the endless wish list!! You sound great as usual, Tim. I'll never forget your old amp room; so many amps!!

[@manydreams1life315]

Learned so much from you - not just playing but attitude and approach ... Thanks for your channel and videos....

[@jackprice7828]

Tim I purchased this guitar because of your video. Of course I didn't get it with the custom neck you ordered but the factory neck is excellent. I'm really enjoying the versatility with and without the sustainer.

[@catchofthedave8681]

Pair that guitar up with a microcosm, an astral destiny or slotva, and a good delay like a volante……….you can do the most amazing sounds. This or that matt bellamy guitar with sustainiac….the new affordable one. It’s a creative device, One of those things that causes instant inspiration. You can do so much with it. Get some of those ehx pedals like the synth9 or string9 or key9 and the sounds you can create are crazy.

[@Blue_3rd]

Great video, thanks. I once had an Olympic white Strat, 14 years later it’s Olympic yellow :) The details on yours are very interesting, enjoy it!

[@MrGibsn1960]

The sustainer sounds like a softer ebow. That's a pretty cool guitar.

[@Hermiel]

So the Sustainer is basically an e-bow built into a pickup?