Interview with Guitar Phenom Jared James Nichols

[@Producelikeapro]

Who are some other incredible musicians you would like us to feature? Comment below!

[@emilpersson2726]

Richie Kotzen, Allen Hinds...

[@Nickyrock1962]

Ace!

[@kasperc7941]

+1 for Ace.

[@allengoyne]

Paul Westerberg!

[@braydensansing]

What songs did you work on with 5 seconds of summer? And could you do a mix breakdown of one later down the road?

[@peaceandrelaxationwithgodscrea]

Wow, his talent is amazing and his energy is infectious . Thanks warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100% Darryl!

[@davidallenhammond2777]

Wow, what a fantastic guitarist. Thanks Warren, thank Jared!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@ChrisMartinsMusician]

JJ is not only super badass on the guitar but he's super sweet. Had the chance to meet him 2 years ago and he was super gracious and friendly. And what a unique player.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes and yes! Wonderful guy and an amazing guitarist!

[@BlugubriousMusic]

JJN Keeping "feel" alive for all of us!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Wonderful player!

[@darrenross9168]

Awesome!!!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Darren!

[@allpdmusic]

Awesome tone on that guitar. Damn!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Paul! Yes! Wonderful sound and playing

[@thecoastCoverband]

Absoluut cool interview Warren thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@Nickyrock1962]

nice, I'm seeing JJN everywhere anymore, thanks warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

That's great to hear!

[@julianholmanaudio4807]

Such a dude!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Amazing!

[@FavioMagnoGuitarrista]

Amazing and necessary energy for these times! JARED Keeping Rock Alive! GRACIAS Warren for your contribution. Blessings!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Glad you belted the video!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Jared is amazing

[@greghill5480]

A lot of African guitarists pick the same way.... he's totally right about the ease of expression and variations you can get on tone, etc...

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Yes, agreed 100%!

[@Redbunker]

you want discover a guy that pick with his finger ? check out MATTEO MANCUSO

[@Producelikeapro]

@@Redbunker yes, great guitarist!

[@baroni]

LOve this guy! Best of the new generation!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@MartinLuxen]

Great stuff! What a great guy and great player. Also I'm hearing one of the reasons why I never sell instruments (or amps...). Although sometimes it's really tempting...

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Wonderful player and great guy!

[@13thJ]

Finally the first to like and comment! Love your shit Warren!!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@vewilli]

Can‘t play the guitar, nevertheless it‘s very interesting. Very virtuos guitar playing just with the fingers, not using a Plektron. What is the band called that he‘s playing in? Or did you mention it and I didn‘t get it?

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! He plays under his own name, Jared James Nicols!

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

Ahhhhhhh Absolutely LOVE it!!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Ady!

[@brettjockell6611]

Wow . So expressive! Reminds me of an embarrassing anecdote. Circa 74 /75 I was in the 9th or 10th grade chasing Duane Allman slide licks. As you know isolation/blocking is a major challenge when articulating slide parts. Anywho....I found that if I played with my thumb and index, I was increasing my blocking and articulating improved 10 fold. So naturally I thought ..cool... Let's try it with a pick! The suck factor went way up! I credit this to Mel Bay! "This is a pick" " You hold it in this manner" Fast forward ... the magic of KZbin...I got to see Duane play those parts I chased live....never even heard of a pick! Actually I was closer than I thought.... Moral: Lisyen to your fingers.... Skrew Mel Bay!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks for sharing that anecdote Brett! Very cool!

[@WizardOfArc]

He’s making me feel okay about playing my electric with my fingers 😁

[@Producelikeapro]

Very nice!

[@Joey-rp5vg]

Great video and very inspiring. Maybe you could look for a drummer to interview then a key/synth player would be cool.

[@Producelikeapro]

Check out the interview I did with Simon Phillips:- kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4bRlp-hip2Jgs0

[@Joey-rp5vg]

@@Producelikeapro What a great video really nice guy with no airs or graces, down to earth guy and informative. Thanks ever so much for taking the time to look for the link and sending it. I appreciate it

[@Producelikeapro]

@@Joey-rp5vg you’re very welcome! I hope you enjoy the Simon Phillips video!

[@Joey-rp5vg]

@@Producelikeapro Simon Phillips is the very man I was talking about in me last comment 😀. Where on earth do you find these fantastic people. Thanks again for sending me the Simon Phillips link

[@Producelikeapro]

@@Joey-rp5vg fantastic! Yes, wonderful player!

[@johncox2552]

Great interview! JJN seems like an awesome person.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks! Yes, he certainly is an amazing artist!!

[@trevornokesmusicltd5357]

Inspirational, What a fantastic Guy.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Trevor!

[@roryyerama5496]

Saw a video of JJN interacting with fans on the street outside of a venue and he was super cool and genuine with them. Hard not to cheer for this cat!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! A wonderful guy indeed

[@Sol7Studios]

BlackBird Studio D built by Mike Cronin

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous!

[@mistermusic140]

I live down the road from East Troy in Delavan, Wisconsin. Cool to see a fellow cheesehead out there making his mark.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic!

[@rocketpoolpki]

cool \m/

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Dave!

[@splashesin8]

😊

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Audrey!

[@Rafaelsoffer]

Hi, no more Focals Trio B11 in your studio? 😔

[@Producelikeapro]

They are going to be put back ASAP!

[@davearooney]

Did he bring Dorothy?

[@Producelikeapro]

No, he just had the guitar he gave me! The Gold Glory!

[@mlwsf]

Damn, dude's tone is ridiculous

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Amazing

[@ctusser]

“Shall I do a little shredding?” -proceeds to not shred😂

[@michaelpal7641]

How he gets the guitar to stay in tune with that type of bridge is beyond me. Anyone?

[@Producelikeapro]

The standard Gibson bridge? I have a few of them and don’t have tuning issues. Are you taking about something else?

[@michaelpal7641]

@@Producelikeapro Thank you for your response-My LP Special came with the standard ABR bridge (Advanced Plating Inc stamped on the back) I then tried the bridge with the ridges (as on JJN's guitar) and finally settled on a tailpiece with saddles (forget the make-think I got it from Stew-Mac). All I remember is that with each Tail Piece (Standard or Ridged) I could not achieve proper intonation. Chords at the neck were ok. Chords barred moving up-were horribly out. Luthier told me the set screws had to be screwed in or out-which "made an indentation" on the posts as you screwed the tail piece in/out. I'd like to return it to original or even the ridged Tail Piece-but very hesitant. So you have similar Tail Piece? What is the height of your posts? Down to the body, middle, or high? Set screws- Are you moving the Tail Piece using these set screws? Any link you could point me to would be appreciated. Thanks again for your response.

[@michaelpal7641]

@@Producelikeapro I had a Mojo Axe compensated (ridged tail piece)-no joy.