I Played Jeff Beck's Personal Guitars!

[@FStoppers]

Joe Bonamassa! I'd love to chat with you about auctions, collectable guitars, and of course Jeff Beck! Hit me up instagram.com/officialfstoppers/ Okay Fstoppers readers, I know this video has very little to do with the normal photography reviews, tips, business, and educational content we put out on this channel but this was an extremely important personal experience for me. I hope you enjoy the ride and appreciate one of my side passions outside the world of content creation. If you are new to Jeff Beck's music, here is a simplified guide on where I suggest you start Blow By Blow - 1975, jazz/rock fusion, some would say Jeff's most important work of all time. 🎵open.spotify.com/album/6fhTDVBs7qeoP3254hMu6u You Had It Coming - 2001, rock/techno, this is probably my favorite album by Jeff. Try to imagine Eric Clapton or Jimmy Page playing anything like this in their 60s! 🎵open.spotify.com/album/2VKdeHabc3wTmiQBd8yGft Loud Hailer - 2016, normal band setting with Rosie Bones singing, "Pull It" might be one of my favorite short compositions by Jeff and Scared for the Children is a masterpiece. I wish Jeff did more albums like this honestly. 🎵open.spotify.com/album/71N67dfMIkvyikV9ygSOuF Live at Ronnie Scotts - one of the greatest live concerts every recorded. What else can I say? KZbin: 🎵kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5_dgZx_md54pK8 Christie's Jeff Beck Auction page: www.christies.com/en/events/jeff-beck-the-guitar-collection/what-is-on Support Amelia Walker who is designing the Jeff Beck Auction Catalog: store.christies.com/product/jeff-beck-the-guitar-collection If you are new to Fstoppers and are interested in learning about photography or want to support our channel, below are some of our most popular links. Any support from this video will go to support keeping a single Jeff Beck guitar in the hands of a fan and not a billionaire collector. Buy a tutorial and I'll try to buy a guitar :) Holiday Sale on All Fstoppers Tutorials: fstoppers.com/store Join the next Photo Contest Here: ➡fstoppers.com/critique-community/your-best-images-2024 Subscribe to the Fstoppers KZbin Channel: ➡kzbin.info 📸Follow Fstoppers on Instagram: ➡ instagram.com/officialfst... Follow Lee and Patrick's Puerto Rico Instagram: ➡ instagram.com/fstopperspr/

[@susankirkland3852]

Well that was terrific viewing Patrick. I’m so glad you went and you did this. You were the perfect person to go and film and yes, we have this now and it could be the only recording of a good part of his collection before they all go their separate ways. It is a major thing to happen and should be recorded as you have done. Thank you.

[@omegalast800]

...thanks for that! Miss you, Jeff.

[@kevingiblin4122]

Thank you it was great to see that exhibition great to see him thank you❤🎉😅😊

[@bock1965]

Patrick !! What a fun and exciting video. I was completely unaware you play. I passed this video on to my son who has recently began building his own guitars. Thank you for sharing this experience. Peace....

[@FStoppers]

Yeah been playing since I was 14 or so. Building guitars is fun too. Is he piecing them together or actually cutting the wood? -P

[@bock1965]

@FStoppers His first was a 6 string bass.. cut the wood. Double horn. Main body is blue pine. Horns have three or 4 exotic woods. He bought a premade neck. His second build he is piecing together. Using a Strat as a base and adding typically non Strat hardware. His goal is to design rarely seen configurations of pickups and controls. ... Peace and Merry Christmas...

[@GetOutsideYourself]

I think the thing about Jeff's passing that got to me, and you and a lot of other people, is that Jeff was still so active and creative, and vibrant, and we just kind of all forgot he was 80.

[@aaronperrotta7055]

I was shocked too about his passing, but my uncle passed away abruptly in May, seventy-four years old and super healthy and vibrant after complications from a hip replacement, so nothing surprises me.

[@FStoppers]

Yeah he had just toured too. I remember working on a video shoot with Luke Combs and Luke’s dad said he was about to go see Jeff Beck in Atlanta. I remember thinking I should go but my son was due to be born any day and I couldn’t. That was the last leg of his tour before he passed. -P

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

Actually he was 78. Played guitar about 66 years.

[@aaronperrotta7055]

@SLAYERSWINE1. Does that mean he should've been good?

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

@@aaronperrotta7055 It means he was a devoted guitar player that stretched the limits of it's potential further than any other player IMO.

[@mikebalas-guitarwooster5067]

Man ! You are one fortunate dude. The late great Jeff Beck. Definitely a sad day when he left us.

[@ValJohnson-e4d]

I'm 73 now and first saw Jeff Beck when I was 15 and he was in the Yardbirds.I've seen him many times since and utterly adored the very many facets of his stupendous musical career. My heart broke when he died with so much left to give and I don't think it will ever mend. He was exquisitely gifted,with an unsurpassable ear and technique.

[@TheChipMcDonald]

Wow. I think I'd cry if allowed to play his guitars. What a privilege.

[@scottdrumm4828]

Cool video! JB is my hero, it was very moving to see his guitars having been to many of his shows and watching endless videos of him playing 🎸 ! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

Jeff Beck's death hurt me as much as when either of my parents passed away. As a matter of fact, his being on the planet creating some of the most incredible guitar playing was strong heart felt medicine that helped me get thru the day/night. Listening to his music has been helpful, but it always reminds me that the #GOATGuitarist is no longer with us but his musical endeavors will always be here for his family, friends, & fans to enjoy. How much did I love Jeff Beck ? I got to see him 15 times perform his guitar artistry in concert. 1) "Fire Meets Fury" with Stevie Ray Vaughan in Chicago, Illinois 1989 2) 2 times with Santana in 3 days in Illinois & Wisconsin 1995 3) "Who Else" tour 2 times in Illinois 1999 4) "You Had It Coming" tour in Illinois 2001 5) Eric Clapton "Crossroads" shows in 2007 & 2010 in Bridgeview, Illinois 6) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in Cleveland,Ohio 2009 7) Intimate club tour at Park West, Chicago 2009 8) Les Paul tribute tour with Imelda May, Cadillac Theater, Chicago,Illinois 2011 9) Chicago Theater 2015 10) "Loud Hailer" Ravinia Highland Park, Illinois 2016 11) Performed half hour encore with Rod Stewart Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, California 2019 12) "18" tour with Johnny Depp Phoenix, Arizona 2022 EVERY time I saw Jeff Beck perform in concert he never disappointed anyone in attendance. He only got better & better mastering the guitar as the years went on in his life. He was the only musician I have ever seen in my lifetime that propelled me to a place I had only experienced when seeing him live. I was so happy & joyful when I was in attendance watching/listening to him tear it up. I'll never be in that place again unfortunately. I am so grateful & lucky to have seen "The Guv'nor" of guitar as many times as I had. After he passed away, I was feeling every negative feeling anyone could experience. I was devastated. The one thing that helped get me thru the pain was all the famous guitarists & their comments about Jeff Beck. Basically EVERYBODY loved Jeff Beck as far as his guitar playing but also that he was such a kind & humble person to be around. The only thing he loved more than his self made cars & guitar collection was his widow Sandra. Jeff & Sandra were big time animal activists which is another reason why I respected them so much. I miss him. Always will. But I will never forget him or the extraordinary music he created with his guitar. He was "One of One". We will never see another guitarist like him in our lifetime. RIP Jeff Beck. P.S. I ordered an auction catalog for this from Christies.

[@timjohnson7919]

So glad to see you cover this! I was like, wait, fstoppers? What? Long-time fan of JB myself, and now definitely subscribed to your channel

[@FStoppers]

Thanks. Yeah Jeff was the best and still the best. -P

[@AlexanderGhezzo]

super content, was für eine coole Reise!

[@calokid]

Thank you for posting this. I love your videos in general; guitar playing has been another passion of mine.

[@benjhaisch]

Never really got into his stuff but I LOVE vintage guitars and can obviously appreciate his work. Thanks for the most random of videos.

[@deborahmarchand3009]

I LOVED this! I would have been in awe just seeing them. I hope the collectors that get them appreciate them, and the man that created on them. No one will ever be like Jeff.

[@dananthony6258]

I feel so robbed. It’s like he just got snatched away so fast and so unexpected. I used to say well at least we still have Jeff Beck. I thought he had another 20 years the way he looked. 😢

[@KirksReport]

Thank you for the sincere video. As a photographer and guitar player in his 60’s Inappreciste the content . Well done.

[@robpoma3874]

Wow! What a really nice suprise! Thank you for documenting your trip to see Jeff's guitars and for appreciating his one of a kind talent. It must have been overwheIming to actually play them as well. I am going to arrange a trip to L.A before they are auctioned. Let's hope someone besides Jim Irsay gets to own them :) Thanks as well for sharing your photography, video and audio knowlege.

[@FStoppers]

They have already left LA and are back in London. You can see them starting Jan 15th and then the auction is Jan 22nd. -P

[@-jeffk3339]

Thank you so much for sharing. Awesome collection from the guitar player's - guitar player!

[@george-st-george]

Thanks for this !!!! Mr Beck is my favorite guitar player too !!!

[@danieloberdanner9809]

Awesome Video! Love it. Jeff is realy missed!

[@LOLCoolJ]

Finally something worth watching on this channel 😆

[@thedondeluxe6941]

I love it when photography and guitar content cross over!😄

[@aminahmed2220]

Absolutely fantastic have a great day also RIP to Jeff Beck ❤😢

[@Anonymouspersoniguess]

found this from your reddit post, never listened to anything by jeff beck but this was a sick af video! really happy for you that u got this oprotunity

[@FStoppers]

Try You Had It Coming, then There and Back, then maybe Wired/Blow by Blow and see if any of those grab you. Each record is pretty different. -P

[@Anonymouspersoniguess]

@@FStoppers thank you for the recs :)

[@ukguitarnoodle]

I saw Jeff live in 2022 in London, he didn't disappoint. Cool video 😎

[@phynx2006]

Wow Patrick this video is so cool, you must have been floating on a cloud, thank you for sharing 🎸👍😎

[@batsonelectronics]

so happy for you. I am a Gretsch guy myself but musta been awesome to play those guitars.

[@blaneweaver8921]

How cool is that . I considered flying out to see myself and I swear if I was of age of drawing from my IRA without penalty, I would be owning one of Jeff’s Guitars. Great Video and thanks for sharing .

[@swedeinla]

Awesome video...

[@emanuelbief7088]

Awesome!!!

[@rareform6747]

Guitar Shop " Where were You " ?

[@FStoppers]

That’s a classic! -P

[@godbyone]

So hard to play

[@rareform6747]

@@godbyone I found it relaxing and easy ? I don't play Beck ?

[@tommymaguire2839]

That was absolutely fantastic! Did you get to play the Gretsch Black Duo Jet?

[@FStoppers]

I did not. I have a Duo Jet myself and it’s honestly not my favorite guitar. For me it was all about his Strats. -P

[@Photojouralist123]

I was a Beck but saw him live in Seattle twice. 1973 at the Paramont and the Wired album tour

[@jamesprice6381]

my FIRST ALBUM i EVER bought was BLOW BY BLOW..so if i could afford the Oxblood...u know where itd be Jack! :)

[@thehighlandhamster]

Incredible but I have mixed feelings. It brings back how sad it is that JB is no longer with us. Also, it’s sad that this incredible collection of historic instruments is going to be spread out amongst the mega wealthy. If I could choose one, just to hold, it would be the Tele Gib. Such an iconic instrument that is quintessentially Jeff’s, with a back story to match.

[@erneibollmtt1263]

*_How is that possible that you can play the Guitars ?. Did you pay for it ?? Thanks for the video it is amazing_*

[@HectorGomez-bi9tp]

I really liked this Video. I was out there this last weekend. I wished I'd known about this. I would have checked it out. When can we see you play?

[@FStoppers]

I’m only playing in Puerto Rico but the guitar playing you hear towards the end is me. -P

[@susankirkland3852]

I can’t wait to watch this…..

[@alz4918]

So how was the action on his guitars you tried? How about the strings? How were the frets? The vibrato bars?

[@FStoppers]

Despite everything I’ve read over the years, Jeff’s necks on his Strats were all pretty thin like a normal worn in neck, the action was pretty low, and the Trem was set exactly like I have mine…floating to where the G can pull up a minor 3rd. Nothing crazy. The reverse headstock guitar did have a noticeable thicker neck yet somehow the lower strings didn’t buzz in the Wilkinson split nut which makes me believe the break angle on that headstock is slightly more of an angle. They did tell me he used thicker bass strings on that guitar to help with it. Keep in mind, Jeff has at least 3 of these reverse headstock guitars and the one I played was the one with no string trees added to the headstock which was the one I’m most curious about. I’ve gone deep down that guitar rabbit hole because I’ve made my own replica of it and the split Wilkinson nut has given me trouble on my low strings. I actually had to go back to a normal version two Wilkinson nut which bums me out a little. The alternative is to add the string trees which I prefer not to do. But yeah, all things considered, all the guitars seemed pretty standard. The tele gib had some different frets that Seymour Duncan put on them but I can’t recall it being too strange. The curator told me Jeff had never had any of his guitars refretted which seems kind of shocking but who knows if that is 100% true. -P

[@alz4918]

@@FStoppers Thank you very much for the reply, YOU LUCKY GUY!!!

[@DavidNordlund]

Wow such an experience! Personally I would love to play James Hetfeilds and Kirk Hammetts guitars, I guess this is your version!

[@phaskellhall]

Yeah there are so many guitarists I respect, and Jeff wasn't even the one who inspired me the most as a teenager. But when it's all said and done, he was the best and not once did he release anything that wasn't A+ and mind blowing. Even his least favorite album, Flash, still pushed the boundaries that few could ever cross themselves. My favorite guitar players of all time have bad records, poor choice in collaborations, and degrade in their playing over the decades....but not Jeff, he stands alone. -Patrick

[@DavidNordlund]

@@phaskellhall Even though he wasn't my favourite, he truly was a master of his instrument!

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

I would not be surprised if Kirk bought one of Jeff Beck's guitars. Saw them both inducted into RnRHoF Cleveland 2009. They were quite friendly after that.

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

​@phaskellhall Jeff Beck = GOATGuitarist IMO. No one even close. Maybe Steve Morse or Matteo Mancuso.

[@wgbearden7776]

What was the neck like on his white Strat?

[@FStoppers]

@@wgbearden7776 super worn in and thin C shape. Much much thinner than the big necks people associate with his first signature series. It also has a massive crack down the back of it that you can feel from the 1st to the 9th fret. -P

[@wgbearden7776]

@ Thanks for the reply. I had heard he had a thinner profile then the signature and that the signatures neck profile was closer to the ox blood Les Paul’s neck profile which seems like such a weird thing to do. Thanks for the great video and sharing your experience.

[@Reed_0024]

Not sure who that was but neat video

[@godbyone]

What were the rule. ? They vet you ? Or let anyone play etc

[@FStoppers]

I don’t think many people played them but I don’t know. I wasn’t vetted but they picked a great one! -P

[@jthomas4859]

Goodbye Pork Pie Hat kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3LckIGHpKZ3iJo Charles Mingus wrote it as an elegy for saxophonist Lester Young.

[@FStoppers]

One of the first times I recall hearing him use the ring modulator. That effect is so difficult to use the way Jeff did. -P

[@DannyDKNYC]

Did they let any or all visitors play these guitars?

[@maypapa560]

WTF? are those all for sell? JB's widow is not gonna keep any of those for his sake? Not even one? Also I'm little surprised that JB kept most of his iconic guitars at each moment of his career. Is that "Surf Green" Strato "Little Richard" with the other neck?

[@FStoppers]

There are def some guitars not being sold. I believe his last white Strat with the Johnny Depp sticker isn’t being sold and little Richard isn’t being sold. It cracked in half and the neck is now on the main white anoushka guitar. -P

[@maypapa560]

@@FStoppers Oh okay, thank you for letting me know! Yep, The Little Richard's original "No.4" neck has been swapped to the white one, and now I remember Surf Green body was smashed to the stage floor when JB failed to catch it in the air.

[@FStoppers]

@@maypapa560 yes, I got to play that #4 neck. I’m looking at the photo right now and it has “04” under the high E Sperzel tuner and says “custom built by JW Black Fender USA” on it. There is also a piece of tape with a “6” on it too. I’m trying to figure out more about this green Strat I played. I don’t know when Jeff got the Little Richard guitar but he was given a green Strat in 1989 and then another in 1990. It sounds like maybe 1-2 more were made for him around that time too. To there are about 2-4 green Strats with one being signed by Little Richard. Is this one on display from 1989 or 1990 or one of the later ones? It’s been hard finding info on these. -P

[@FStoppers]

Can I ask, how in the world did you know about the 4 neck to begin with? I haven’t read anything about that

[@maypapa560]

@@FStoppers Hi there. Yep, that Surf Green at the wall is some kind mystery to me too. Original body has been destroyed, original neck has been swapped to the other guitar. However I don't think JB had an another Surf Green. The bases are that He started use that since The Guitar Shop Tour, and at that time that Green had lace Sensor Pick up (3 singles), and no back up Stratos in green color on the back stage ever. The other back up Stratos were white, black. Also his Guitar Tec told in his several interviews, Surf Green Staro is only Little Richard. I know I sound very geeky but my favorite JB Stratos are Little Richard and 54 Sunburst from Steve Marriotte so bothers me so much.

[@LandoBassMan]

Dude you kind of look like loudermilk

[@peppik]

All those guitar-auctions are a true testiment ... that R&R is dead.

[@FStoppers]

What do you mean? Like the artists actually died? Mark Knopler and David Gilmour are still alive but yeah they sold a ton of gear for $$$. -P

[@peppik]

@FStoppers The Protagonists are not all dead yet, but R&R is.