Writing a Beach Boys Song In One Day (New Products from JHS Pedals, Keeley Electronics, Benson Amps)

Last year, the Beach Boys got in touch with Josh, asking him to put together a team of people to create gear harkening back to the glory days of the 60s, the time when the Beach Boys and so many others shined the brightest. That era left an indelible mark on the history of music and culture in ways both seen and heard. We didn't want to just reminisce, though. We wanted to offer something that would be useful and inspiring today and into the future. We are proud to bring two units to this beach party. First is the Good Vibrations - named after their hit single - an era-appropriate, bulb driven, Uni-Vibe style pedal with chorus and vibe options. Second, named after a long unreleased instrumental track, is the Punchline, an all-in-one bass rig designed so the player can just plug in and play, designed with the legendary bass sounds of the Wrecking Crew in mind. Grab your tiki drink and enjoy the show!
Find the Good Vibrations here: www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
And the Punchline here: www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
You can find the whole line, including the Surf's Up Tube Amp from Benson Amps and the two pedals from Keeley Electronics, here! www.sweetwater.com/shop/beach...
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[@manicmoron]

Please use this "create a song in a day" formula as a regular series. The best way to show off music gear is so show how it works in a song. This is one of the best music gear commercials I've seen in a while.

[@Swayzefunk]

Would agree! Excellent replay value as well!

[@nighpaw4651]

It's easily my favourite type of video to be honest, the finale of sonic boom season 1 is a great example aswell as first of october

[@lamech006]

Pete Thorn and Mike Herman enter the chat

[@SuperKazmierski]

Create a show like "Junkyard Wars" or "popular cooking show" where musicians equipped with a warehouse of gear and a lifetime of skill are asked to "create a modern Beach Boys song" or "What if Jimi Hendrix wrote a death metal song..." I'd watch that for free!

[@buckm1477]

Dude it’s such a terrible way to show off a pedal lol maybe if you’re 14 and don’t understand the sounds of chorus and drive. Walk Me Through The Controls And Options

[@michaelsnydermusic]

Whoever mixed this did a hell of a job. Mixing bass with a bass VI, a Baritone, a 12 string and high strung plus the guitars? That isn’t easy.

[@bauerma4]

Shout out to Chris Cron - what an insanely talented guy. Hope he can be a regular guest within the Rhett / Josh sphere in the future!

[@ChrisCronMusic]

Well thank you!!! Rhett and Josh are amazing and I had a blast working with them

[@5skov]

@@ChrisCronMusic Love u dude, more keys in guitar videos

[@johnwanderin3872]

@@ChrisCronMusic you guys need to do a “Writing a Crosby, Stills and Nash Song in One Day” because I was getting Stephen Still vibes with your vocals at the end.

[@rhymeswfamous]

With Chris involved, the Voice Tech pedal can go from fantastical dream to true reality now , amirite?

[@electrolinks]

A Cron Job™ - The IT nerds will get it.

[@SonicRave1]

The best line is Josh saying "We just need John Stamos" lol.

[@nicholasfabiani7934]

That WAS awesome! 😂

[@RhettShull]

That bass Preamp is insanely good, y’all really outdid yourselves with that one.

[@mhbmusic]

Well done brother. Really cool approach to new pedals.

[@beaverpondlane]

Yo, @RhettShull, what are your thoughts on the Good Vibrations?

[@DSPsWifesBf]

@@beaverpondlanedaring question.

[@muddauberstudios8366]

Timely for me personally. Visiting my mom for Mother's day, I bought her Beach boys tickets. It was my first concert, and there has always been a picture of me, about 5 or 6 years old, on my mom's shoulders at the show, hanging in the living room. My father has also recently passed. Him being a musician, I have been sorting through his copious amounts of vintage gear, including a drip edge band master reverb, and an old Standel amp, both with spring reverb and vibrato and Tremolo. I've also uncovered his 12 string, piles of percussion toys, and a '64 Strat. The gear is a lot heavier than modern pedals, but I'm all set to record a "Beach Boys" song.

[@theothertonydutch]

I mean, ya gotta!

[@rcieszkowski]

For a project that initially seemed tongue in cheek, the final product sounds anything but. It was immediately obvious you guys were in full-send-mode. So impressed with the creativity and craftsmanship on display here. The vibe (and Chris’ vocals-Jeez!) is so crazily on pointe. I only wished I clicked on it sooner. Congrats and well-done to everyone involved.

[@DaveMcCall]

Two things all these fine folks have in common: 1. They all care a LOT and do their very best at everything they do, and 2. They have fun in the process... laugh at the failures, and celebrate the successes.

[@chrisallen8045]

Incredible. Now make a whole album called Rhett Sounds.

[@Mike1967b]

This needs to be the top comment! Bravo sir.

[@Straydogger]

LOL,😊 Perfect name. LOL

[@petesmith6434]

😂🤣

[@joehynes2964]

Holy Crap! Song is Amazing! A lost Beach Boys classic. Bravo! Fantastic job.

[@louismarinrenaud416]

Those Wild Honey-style vocal ad-libs were sweet

[@KipCount]

Agreed. A definitely stand-out moment. That dude really channels Carl. It's uncanny.

[@spookyman5468]

Over a Roll Plymouth Rock cadence in the backing vocals! A genuine tour of their late 60s output

[@georgeturley6005]

If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. That doesn’t mean you won’t get tired or experience sleepless nights. Heck, you may not even get paid, but the knowledge that you created something of beauty leaves a sparkle in your eyes and a smile on your lips. Great job, guys.

[@NathanSink]

"We just need John Stamos." 😂

[@ToneLabVegas]

I’m blown away. So glad The Beach Boys are still getting recognition and inspiring musicians. JHS, Keeley, and Benson, thank you so much. Just ordered the Good Vibrations pedal. What a great day today

[@musicmann1967]

Hats off to all! Chris Cron wrote a perfect song for the project, and he sounds like Carl Wilson singing! The arrangement was spot on. Wild!

[@johnweiler3700]

That is both a thrilling sugar rush of vintage pop goodness and hilarious! Well done, gentlemen, well done to you!

[@SuperdangerStudios]

One of the best channels on this whole platform. Loved this launch concept. Song was beautiful and Chris is an insane talent.

[@jhspedals]

thank you!!!

Cool song, totally nailed the vibe! Re: Carol Kaye bass tone: not a felt pick, just a normal one, BUT a piece of foam *over* the strings. Wedged inside the P-Bass ashtray back then, or taped across the strings on her modern Ibanez.

[@chavernac]

You'll appreciate the honesty of Rhett, who doesn't present himself as a guitarist or musician, but as a guy who "makes videos about guitar stuff" 👨‍🔬

[@sgholt]

What? :p Rhett is a musician, he is the guitarist for Noah Guthrie(on the verge of exploding, IMHO)...however, I do get what you are saying, he gives freely of his knowledge, instruments, and what its like on the road...it is his attitude which shines much like Josh and Chris

[@RhettShull]

Yeah, I mean at this point making videos is my job so 🤷‍♂️

[@linksauce_1]

Thank God we didn’t have to hear his mediocre slide tone!

[@CorbCorbin]

@@RhettShull You’re a musician. You are a KZbinr, but I do think that description, limits how many things that you do, whether it gets on the channel or not. I think we have to redefine what an artist is, because your channel is a place that you express yourself, whether a video on a guitar or gear, or in a studio, at a gig, taking pictures with Tilly, etc. It’s been very influential in the channel I’m going to be doing with a friend, after I move back to Asheville, NC this spring.

[@CorbCorbin]

@@linksauce_1 Do you ever do freelance work, making videos for other people? Not collabs, but more they send you audio and video, to make them a video out of it. Just curious.

[@stewmac]

Absolutely epic video guys, you killed it!

[@jbrown292]

Beach Boys are probably my favorite band of all time. And you absolutely killed this! The melodies, the harmonies, the chord changes, the song structure. It's all SO beach boys. I feel like they have one of the most defining sounds ever!

[@swampcat73]

This brilliant. Gesus! Get this streaming everywhere, and get this nominated for a Grammy.

[@sountis]

New flipper deterrent strategy. Confusion for the first 20-30 mins. They lose interest, prices stay low.

[@gantronyc]

😂

[@LumaTo]

Did they lose interest?

[@heggy_69]

Stay low? I don't think they were low to begin with lol

[@dboy6400]

The Beach Boy live in a special place in my heart and always will. Y'all did a superb job recreating the sounds and feel, including the obvious pick click on the bass. It's overwhelming to remember Brian Wilson did all this with so much less electronics, just pure skill and talent.

[@ChrisCronMusic]

Thank you!!

[@nedsdonutshop731]

I complained once to my Sweetwater rep that there was no Bit O Honey in my candy, and ever since then I get bags of just Bit O Honey. Love you Robb, you’re the man.

[@elsupernico]

This was incredible. I’m a huge Beach Boys fan and a JHS fan, and this was a perfect combo. Lots of history to pay attention to in here.

[@jhspedals]

Thanks a ton!

[@BenjaminLongman]

HUGE props to the recording/mixing engineers on this project too! The way these old songs balanced having all these different textures and parts without sounding (too) overwhelming is a massive part of the beach boys/wrecking crew sound, and they nailed it. No easy task.

[@tdrake59]

This is the most fun video that I've seen in a long time.

[@zakkabuuz]

My fav JHS vid. Love having Chris and Rhett here.

[@bldallas]

Damn. that whole project looks so fun! I’m not a big Beach Boys guy, but I’ve always respected their contribution to modern Music. So this idea of recreating the tones and feel from their classic Pet Sounds LP, while writing and recording a completely new song, is so darn creative. I’m jealous. Great stuff.

[@mikemercer5808]

You guys totally nailed this. I actually got goosebumps from the vocal performance from Chris. Amazing stuff!

[@jhspedals]

thank you!!

[@mikedr1549]

He nails the Beach Boys vibe. He should be touring with a Beach Boys cover band!

[@yikelu]

I ran a Zoom songwriting group during the pandie, and for a bit we did generic weeks. One of my friends picked Baroque Pop for one week, and as you can imagine it had Beach Boys Pet Sounds era. I was blown away. Could never have imagined what I heard in a million years. Very inspiring stuff! You guys did great. I did the whole write and produce a song in two days things all during that meetup, and it is difficult, so kudos.

[@lance134679]

Wow, what a nice song, and great job by Chris, Josh and Rhett.

[@ChrisCronMusic]

Thank you! May 24th it’ll be streaming under my name.

[@johnrhodes2572]

Way to go! Right on time. Had an earworm the other day, Kokomo. Been listening to The Beach Boys since ‘62 or 3, had to revisit the first three albums, Surfin’ Safari/USA and Surfer Girl plus my all time favorite All summer long. Watch a ton of stuff from Josh’s channel and Rhett’s channel, always entertaining. Loved seeing the collaboration of all of you. You all have amazing talents and the fact that you share that with all of us stellar. 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼

[@rickeguitar9086]

I REALLy REALLY REALLY liked the song! You all did a fantastic job at getting the spirit of The Beach Boys on your original. The lead vocal was almost as if Brian was singing himself. Kudos! And Cheers!!

[@ChrisCronMusic]

Thanks Rick!

[@ibmikebib]

Holy shit that, was so much fun! You guys know you killed it. Great use of products, a groovy little jingle for Sweetwater and some excellent production. I appreciate you guys for making things fun.

[@RichardTruss]

As a major beach boys fan and a musician myself, this is absolutely amazing. You guys killed this.

[@LodvarDude]

This is great! As someone who has spent countless hours putting down backing vocals on tracks, watching Chris Cron do all these amazing harmony-parts is amazing! What a talented guy! This was so fun to watch!

[@wt42ds]

This was really cool to see these guys create. Very inspiring. And I agree with others, what a great way to showcase gear.

[@davidmuzyk9548]

Please make this into a series! This was actually amazing!!! Very cool content and great to watch 3 people get creative as well as celebrate some great music history :)

[@Russell_Optics]

You guys nailed it ! 50 years ago this would have been a top-10 hit on the radio. This video is an awesome way to demo the gear used as well. You may have started a new trend on how to present new products.

[@Anonymous99997]

Great song. Gave me a warm feeling towards my Sweetwater rep. 🤣

[@jhspedals]

lol!

[@rockinrickard61]

I think this is my new favorite "Beach Boys" song! Great job guys!

[@model_number_band]

Great job - very authentic vibe and feel.. Love Pet Sounds....

[@peppa611]

Omg this should be released! This is a damn hit! 2 days??? Are u kidding??? This is as awesome as many of The Beach Boys songs! Have they heard this??? This is total magic. Get it released! Come on JHS guy u have some juice!!!! Great job!

[@TheAlexCruz]

First...it was super fun watching you guys put this all together. A creative process like this is always amazing to see. Second....DAMN that song sounds fresh! Excellent job everyone! It truly sounds like something that The Beach Boys wrote & recorded.

[@ChrisCronMusic]

Hey thank you! It’s coming out on May 24th under my name. The song (and album) is called “As Long As I’ve Got Music.”

[@TheAlexCruz]

@@ChrisCronMusic Excellent! Looking forward to it. 🤘🤘

[@WeekendWarriorGuitars]

Where do y'all get the sheer audacity to be this insanely awesome???!!!

[@bingus14566]

so nuts that you all got to put this out. I lost it at the big dogs joke

[@petesmith6434]

Great job guys! How fantastic it is to hear a new 1960s style Beach Boys song written and performed in 2024.

[@ChrisCronMusic]

Thanks Pete! There are more where this came from. I’m releasing an album of Beach Boys covers/originals and mashups, including this song “As Long As I’ve Got Music”, on May 24th, under my name, Chris Cron. Hope you like it!

[@revol40]

One of the best sales pitch I have ever heard or seen. Ace.

[@nicholasfabiani7934]

Wow! Dude that song was amazing!! Totally nailed the Beach Boys' sound! Loved it! 👍👍👍

[@UkiMalefu]

I saw the Beach Boys documentary a couple days ago, coincidence? yes, absolutely. Your song is great.

[@Sparkles713]

Guys, Congratulations, that`s a wrap-And an absolute blast to watch. The best bit is seeing Josh get almost warm n fuzzy..

[@jordon7999]

I liked most the reminder to got listen to pet sounds. Amazing track, guys! So fun to watch - sounds great.

[@muddauberstudios8366]

The song turned out well. Initially I thought it leaned pretty heavily on "Don't worry baby", but I can pick out melodoc and rhythmic things that were borrowed from other songs, but that just made it sound more Beach Boy like. Chris does a great job with those harmonies, it certainly catches the flavor of the source material.

[@ChrisCronMusic]

Thank you!

[@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine]

Knocked it out of the park.

[@paulechols]

Loved it all, such a god idea to use the pedals for percussion!!!

[@RichieHiatt]

I can't handle how awesome this is. So well done on so many levels!

[@dylanjastle]

Props to the editing team

[@timchalmers1700]

Yeah, that'll work !! I was a teenager in the late '60s and yes, you've got the whole Beach Boys vibe.

[@rhymeswfamous]

Damn! You nailed it! Above all the to tones/sounds/effects you managed to captured the spirit of a Beach Boys song and it made me smile like a kid a Christmas it's so damn good.

[@DanielECarroll]

Reminds me of one of my favorite Beach Boys songs, “Please Let Me Wonder.” This whole video is amazing!!!

[@jamescaldwell1933]

WOW! That was incredible! I love videos about how songs are created...... and then to hear the product at the end of the vid was so cool. The song really has the Beach Boys vibe, with a modern touch. Great job, Josh, Chris, Rhett and the folks helping you capture the magic. Is there a whole album coming?

[@tracyblair3064]

Chris Cron totally channeled Carl Wilson on those vocals. Amazing!❤

[@JoshHasEyebrows]

Great video format, I hope to see more of it! Love the sound you made with your new pedals.

[@TinyBlurryMan]

If possible, for the love of all that is good please release the final product. Its genuine gold.

[@jhspedals]

make sure to be following chris cron, especially on may 24...

[@akesvensson3778]

Lovely! Looovelyyy! Thanks guys! Did I mention I love it?

[@BaronMcCausland]

Vocals so good, I literally got chills remembering Brian. Well done!

[@flyzerogravity]

Very impressive fellas you nailed it! 🔥

[@audibletapehiss3764]

Chris hitting a bit of the Al Jardine sound in that opening verse, and then the Carl ad libs at the end. What a vocalist.

[@ChrisCronMusic]

Well thank you!!

[@richardstephens8339]

You guys nailed it. Very entertaining to watch as well. Chris is getting a little Motown there at the end - can we get a “wall of sound” song next?

[@christinejanischewski7678]

so rad , thanks for sharing! My favorite parts are all the layering, and the use of so many sounds!

[@arocker23]

Great song and sound! I love how you mention Bit O Honey, the absolute best Sweetwater candy.

[@justinhayes3434]

Josh, you put out some fantastic content. Kudos, man. In an internet filled with swill, your stuff is consistently educational and entertaining.

[@garybgould]

That was fucking awsome, Beach boys 2024

[@Lomolyot]

Great work guys🎉 I love the Song 🤘🏻😜 This video was inspiring 💡

[@trevorm3354]

How funny that the punchline pedal enclosure resonance is in the key of the song?!

[@jhspedals]

We did that on purpose 👀

[@trevorm3354]

@@jhspedals very niiice

[@eyeballbill]

This was really, really, really good! I enjoyed every minute. The process was fun to watch and the final product is exemplary!

[@BenjaminCenters]

That was thoroughly enjoyable. Great job to everyone that worked on this project. 👏

[@jhspedals]

Much appreciated!

[@Cuteslap2]

Amazing composition, amazing result. Cool 60's vibes. 🏄☮

[@brandxlion]

On the same day you guys recorded this, I was watching the totality on my lunch break, listening to the sundays blind album. Good day

[@CANNIMAGINE]

That was really cool...thanks guys!

[@MarksGASStation]

Has any of the remaining Wrecking Crew members seen/heard this? Awesome job! "I got a new strat!" lol!

[@monkeybusiness1559]

Wow, that was beautiful boys!!! WELL DONE!! I've been a beach boys fan forever and managed to take my wife and our 10 year old to see them live. Playing their last Pet Sounds in England. Magical. My wife and I don't agree on anything, but we both loved this. ❤ She said if someone said they found a long-lost beach boys song and they played this, she would have fully believed it. Brilliant. I hope Brian and the boys loves this as much as we do.

[@CarlosZ-iw1wl]

Mis más sinceras felicitaciones por el excelente y maravilloso trabajo que habéis realizado. Preciosa canción ❤

[@beaverpondlane]

Way to go, team! This was truly fantastic. Love that you all care about keeping the focus on the music!

[@jhspedals]

thank you!!!

[@jmaxp]

Awesome video! Love the concept! Man this ES-335 look and sound great!!!

[@Spaceman8.1x]

Amazing talent! Chris Cron is about to get a lot more hits to his pages. Thanks for sharing a great session!

[@ryansloan575]

Bit O Honey and Sweetwater...perfection

[@MorningFuzz]

So sick! great job guys...I want every one of those pedals and amp! Right now!

[@brianhuynh1985]

Please do more of this. I loved all of this.

[@rossgillcreative]

Great content guys, prob best video you’ve made!! I’ve ordered the Keely 12 sting and rotary pedals!!

[@JeremyJames_studio]

A nice reminder that music requires talent…bravo Chris. I would have enjoyed this as much with vocals and piano only to be honest! 😅

[@ChrisCronMusic]

Thank you Jeremy!

[@anthonyprincipe2565]

It’s every beach boys song and none of them at the same time! Well done guys!

[@mathieulandry2181]

So awesome!! The first line “I never left California…” and the way the intro vocals and music just drop to that first line brings us right that California dream and Beach Boys vibe kinda like Please Let Me Wonder 💕

[@andylane4430]

Great job !I enjoy this so much !!

[@Alex_c_27]

I would say this is more like late 60/70s vibe. More Sunflower than Pet Sounds. Really cool. Chris obviously knows his “Brian Wilsonisms” 😂

[@joelmccreight]

Absolutely amazing guys! Great song! Looks like a lot of fun

[@ernestotavo1538]

That was fantastic.... great job....

[@darrylwalker1867]

Fantastic! More please.

[@andrewpappas9311]

This definitely sounds like something that could've been on Pet Sounds or Smiley Smile/Wild Honey, loved it and all the pedals sounded so good, that 12-string sim was fucking gorgeous