What Is A Blues Breaker Guitar Pedal?

Today I explore the history and legend of the Bluesbreaker amp and subsequent pedals. From the early 60s when Eric Clapton needed an amp that would fit in the "boot" of his car, to the modern pedals based on the pedal based on the amp, this rabbit hole goes deep. In the comments below let me know your favorite jam we did, if you'd like to see future episode comparing Bluesbreaker based pedals, and an artist you love who plays or has played a JTM 45 or Bluesbreaker pedal.
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Guitars Josh plays:
Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
Fender Stratocaster Custom
Seuf Jazzmaster
Rhoney Starblaster
Gear in this video:
2:53 Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker 30-watt 2x12 Combo Reissue
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3:27 Marshall Bluesbreaker Black Box Pedal
3:30 Marshall Bluesbreaker II
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5:36 Analogman King of Tone
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6:00 JHS Pedals Morning Glory
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6:03 Wampler Pantheon
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6:06 Snouse Electric Company Black Box
6:08 Robert Keeley 1962
6:44 Analogman Prince of Tone
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9:07 J. Rockett Audio Designs .45 Caliber
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9:10 ZVex Box of Rock
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9:13 Lovepedal JTM
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9:17 JHS Pedals Charlie Brown
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Record Time:
John Mayall with Eric Clapton - Blues Breakers
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John Mayer - Continuum
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[@richardhorvath3012]

Little did we know, the real bluesbreakers were the friends we made along the way

[@Jaspertine]

Dammit, I was just about to post the exact same thing.

[@codyoranchuk4714]

I don't get it.

[@pierre-andrefave9512]

@@codyoranchuk4714 Blues= Sad mood; the friends help in sad moments; the friends break the blues.

[@codyoranchuk4714]

Thanks Pierre. I understand now and it's very true, my best friends have helped me through a lot ❤

[@jaysjaysgarden398]

@@pierre-andrefave9512 you didn't need to explain, If he didn't get it then he won't get it having it explained, Something's will go over some folks heads just by the nature of their outlook on life.☮

[@barberelectronics5672]

Blues Breaker should totally be the name of an anti-depressant.

[@jeffvox]

Hahahaha!

[@devondeswardt6239]

Barber Electronics 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Lettsbet]

It already is. Picking up a guitar is good medicine.

[@tomthumb4325]

Love it that's what I'm telling her who must be obeyed when I want a new pedal

[@practicalpatch4969]

Barber Electronics feel like this has been staring me in the face and I’ve finally seen the light

[@sweetwater]

Wow, great video, Josh! Thanks for sharing… we appreciate the shoutout! 😎👍

[@jhspedals]

Thanks for the loaner!!!

[@bellsclubsbarsandbows76]

@@jhspedals is the blues driver, or a mod like keeley's super phat mod a similar circuit and sound as the morning glory or would there be a real benefit to adding the morning glory if I already have a super phat mod?

[@stanknugget]

Sweetwater He didn’t do it for you. He did it for the lulz.

[@MomoxEstudios]

Got my first equipment with you guys, the 3 payments change my life

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@bellsclubsbarsandbows76 It's based on a Boss BD-2

[@marshallamps]

Awesome video Josh! Love from Team Marshall 🤘

[@authorweb7837]

Hey dipshits, why don't you release your old pedals again? Build them in China, bring down the price. People are leaving you behind. Same with your amps: Make a low watt, Chinese made, version of the JTM 45. You're going to get left behind if you don't get your shit together. Already traded my old Marshalls for new Orange, Victory, and Blackstar amps.

[@zeebos99]

News Streamer knob

[@AriIskanderKrohnBerle]

@@authorweb7837 Is that how you speak to people IRL? Smh…

[@sega62s]

Is it me or some people are not hearing the big difference between a tube amp and a 200$ pedal? Like a Gibson and a Epiphone, they are huge differences in between them, but I can smell a good plug from Stillwater and Marshall over this video 😉 friendships $$$

[@arturitoaav]

Could you guys bring the blues breaker pedal back?

[@EarleMonroe]

His guitar unplugged and his amplifier safely stored away, as he drifted off to sleep he realized that the Blues Breaker was *inside him the whole time.*

[@whatwedointheshadows3349]

that sounds painful.

[@starcloud4959]

I hope it is a happy ending?

[@BobJones-bh9qz]

“That he was the blues breaker” or “was in his heart the whole time” would probably sound better lol

[@robbymayer5987]

Deep..very deep

[@PeteJake100]

Sounds like the caption for a Far Side

[@mariomano20]

I don't know you but it feels like we're friends

[@-processdrone-]

I worked for marshall in 1991 so if you have an original Blues Breaker, Shredmaster, or Drive Master it stands a 33% chance of having my test signature on the PCB. So I have one of the first ever Shredmasters & it remains one of my favourite ever distortion pedals to this day. As a metal head the purpose of the Blues Breaker was entirely lost on me X-D

[@TheRickJames09]

Is it silly of me to ask what your signature was mate? I’ll have to crack mine open and have a look :)

[@ernestcaruana7717]

I went the other way - got a new Shredmaster and exchanged it the following day for the Bluesbreaker when I realised I'm no shredder ..still love my Bluesbreaker to bits -

[@SlyHikari03]

Nice

[@JC-11111]

Thank God for Analogman, who made the King of Tone pedal. Now I can get that Bluesbreaker sound with a distortion option and a high gain distortion option. It's fantastic! It's even going through an open back 1x12", my Stage Right 15w combo. Sounds great!

[@lagooncity39]

A Shredmaster was the first pedalI ever bought, wish I'd lkept it. Great pedal.

[@mthartsock1070]

Damnit Josh... I’m pissing my life away 20 minutes at a time... 10PM “Just one more JHS video and I’ll go to sleep” 3am “Well, that got out of hand quickly...”

[@jeffgoldblum474]

Same.... But no harm in knowing what you're buying

[@rars0n]

This exactly. There is WAY too much good content on KZbin. I don't know how people have time for regular TV, I certainly have none.

[@chriswitek9455]

its 430am right now so...........

[@felixursin3697]

Literally me

[@JonnyRocksAW]

I'm part way down this road right now (11:30pm) Happens every time...

[@dostacos1]

Your videos are the best. I love how you lift up other pedal makers and aren't afraid to give them love. I enjoy supporting your business (not to mention your pedals are totally BA.)

[@Terrible_Peril]

dostacos right? Wonder if Gibson management subs this channel.... 😅

[@g.marion5888]

No one would watch if his videos were about JHS pedals, it's called marketing.

[@calebcrittenden]

@@g.marion5888 I dont think so. Theres plenty of pedal makers that just do demo videos and theyre good for marketing but I really believe jhs has their unique approach for more or less to grow stewardship of their craft. For example while their videos have given me a really positive view of their company and I would love to buy their products I just dont have the money and have purchased cheaper alternatives from pedals I've learned about in his videos. Someday they will certainly make a customer out of me but in the meantime they sure have done a good job uplifting the industry

[@jhspedals]

Thanks!

[@g.marion5888]

@@jhspedals No sweat, someone has to keep it real.

[@mikebrooks6004]

Can we get an entire "amp in a box" episode?

[@kingofalldabblers]

Every time I watch these videos I am blown away by the drumming. Not like he is doing crazy stuff (tho I am sure he can) but he is so dang good. The drums are recorded really well too.

[@pclindholm]

JHS - how are you still killing it? This episode was fantastic. BTW - I'm on to your cynical ploy to educate us about guitar history and rival companies in an attempt improve our minds and help smaller builders which in turn makes us like you more and makes more likely to buy your products. It's so transparent.

[@tukayo]

As a passionate mountain biker/cyclist, I can't help but enjoy your T-shirt "Easter eggs".

[@aaroncurtis4476]

tukayo totally! It’s one of my favourite things about watching these.

[@TuckRob]

.Me too. I'd happily watch Josh doing bike videos in this mould.

[@LagunaPadre361]

Im right there w/ ya!

[@joshuaheathscott]

@@TuckRob I might do a side channel for some cycling things ;-)

[@rickkoehler3796]

Ride on.

[@johnalderete5328]

Julian Lage has some of the greatest guitar tone I’ve ever heard. He’s known for playing ‘50s Telecasters through a late ‘50s Champ, but I’ve seen him use blackface style amps with a Morning Glory for just a little grit. He always has a great sound.

[@comicsrcool5483]

I know this is three years old guys, but now that Marshall has put the Blues Breaker back into the wild for us mere mortals, I would love to see you do this now with your vintage one and the re release to see if even THAT sounds different.

[@blueveinriver3253]

I don’t know about the reissue but I’ve got an old 90s one (traded it for a BD2) and shot it out with the pantheon and… the Pantheon is better. By a lot. I want the Duke of Tone to pair with the Pantheon to sort of make a KoT, but the pantheon can cop the originals sound plus a lot more

[@JensLarsen]

Super topic and a fantastic video! That Bluesbreakers album is amazing both in terms of tone and Claptons playing. Thank you :)

[@martlgr]

When are we gonna get a tour of this room?

[@scottmantooth8785]

waiting to see a guitar channeled through all of those pedals at the same time

[@proudtexan8521]

THE ROOM IS A BLUESBREAKER

[@devondeswardt6239]

Bite Sized Blues yes please! Fantastic idea. I’d especially love to see what’s in your HiFi system

[@rowdyjohnson6026]

And when are ya gonna message me about parting with one of those mig 50s? Yer killin me man hahaha?

[@HectorGF17]

I'd offer myself as singer just for that tour to happen!

[@Asmodeus_CE]

I have to say again! LOOOOOVEEEEEEEEE this channel!!!! isn`t just pedals but a lot of history! LOVE IT!!

[@thomaspfliger6230]

That Charlie Brown riff was awesome.

[@Kashed]

I have one of those Marshall Bluesbreaker pedals and it is simply amazing! I got it at a garage sale back in the day for like $20. Just like I got one of the original long dash DS-1’s with the clear switch and a very very low serial number that dates it to 1978 at a garage sale in the mid 80’s for $20. It sounds amazing and nothing like a regular DS-1. Both pedals are amazing!

[@MarceloDurham]

I sold a morning glory to Noel Gallagher last week here in LONDON, it was the funniest thing ever to hear him ask for this pedal, and the most bizarre thing was the fact that it was only a trial shift, one day job and I got that lucky, still have the recite. It was at the Macari's store where they sell the Colorsoud Fuzzes. PS: Josh... sorry, last time I tell this story. Not sure if you saw my massage on the Instagram inbox .. anyway nice video as always. Cheers!

[@zelkovabright7723]

Wow, that's epic!

[@jumpboy29]

Nice! Somebody should build a pedal and call it a definitely maybe. Noel has used JHS for awhile. I wonder if he actually played the pedal first or just browsed by one and said 'morning glory, that'll do.'

[@jimmyelectric]

Whats the story?

[@Spartanm333]

Yes but you know he collects Adidas trainers also, has hundreds and never wears them. He has a brown Rolls Royce... and cannot drive. Bit of a horder then. :)

[@fedup3449]

Don't know if i want to see you massage on the instagram inbox???

[@Xn4W]

that Snouse though.....ridiculously similar to the original Bluesbreaker, then the presence knob to add a little brilliance. Thank you for this video. I convinced myself I need the Analogman King of Tone because, well no explanation needed, it's the King of Tone pun intended. But this video provided me with so many other good alternatives and helped me discover the Snouse. I actually already have a Morning Glory V4 and thought I needed the King of Tone because it's such a unicorn pedal, no where near the unicorn level of the original Klon, but everyone still wants one. Idk what magic potion they're drinking at Snouse but the did such a good job in replicating the tone from the original Marshall Black Box Bluesbreaker, and the added brilliance feature really gives it the Marshall feel. I also respect you Josh, for not trying to only market JHS pedals and really pay your respects to other pedal companies, I take my hat off to you for that. Your unbiased view on effects and tone is what keeps me watching your vlogs and actually makes me want to buy more JHS pedals. Good job, keep doing what you're doing man! LOL and the end the "What If everything we are is a Bluesbreaker? *crashes from being mind blown*". You have my subscription.

[@byst33]

What have we done to deserve videos like this? Incredible stuff.

[@Wtfdawg321]

I would love to have a "supermarket sweep" of this pedal room. What an amazing sounding amp by the way

[@FreddyFuFu]

A hot rodded BluesBreaker DIY kit is the first pedal I assembled. It is a lot more affordable than an Handwired Marshall 1962 combo amp.

[@jonathanguerrero7394]

Where did you order the kit from?

[@codyoranchuk4714]

Yeah, I wanna know too!

[@terrymiller111]

Yeah, man. Don't c*ck tease.

[@FreddyFuFu]

It's not available anymore... It was sold by ProGuitarShop and ToneReport magazine had an article on it. www.minds.com/media/882698242417029120

[@larrystoltenberg8361]

Just ordered a BYOC Bluesbreaker clone on Reverb. Demos of it sound good, so what the heck.

[@jonlohrenz5446]

I hit like before the 5 second commercial ended.

[@jhspedals]

Hey everyone! Please check out the full description for info on the gear in this episode, the white JHS amp, Josh's guitar and links to gear and the record in Record Time. Thanks for watching!

[@rars0n]

In a way, I find these "in the band context" comparisons to be a lot more useful. I find myself loving specific pedal sounds when demoed only to not care for them in certain contexts. You have the guitar and amp which make a difference, but also it can be hard to understand how a sound will actually sound in the mix of the rest of the instruments when you're only listening to the guitar. It's fun to listen to guitar only and hear all the details, but I think putting it in a mix is more useful. Of course, it's also a lot more work to record, which is probably why we don't see this often with pedal demos. So thanks. I like these. Keep it up!

[@cvtataryn]

Clapton always said that the "1" amp he used for those recordings was stolen shortly after, and has never found another one which sounded like it.

[@whatspadethinks]

I've been digging going through the catalog of JHS Shows so much, and this episode was just phenomenal. The history & insights are always brilliant but the jams Josh and the boys lay down are priceless-they give context to what the pedals in the spotlight sound like in a real world musical situation AND they just kick ass. That last riff & groove could absolutely be expanded into a full song with melody, lyrics, etc. It's so refreshing to hear original musical bits instead of 12 bar clichés. Keep doing work JHS...the entire team is on fire.

[@passingFable]

This is the cleanest most informative and honest channel i've ever come across, no plugging own pedals and not these epic guitar parts, just recognizable guitar playing and good solid informative comparisons for us mortals. Thanks.

[@BrandonSellers1]

I tried to make a Bluesbreaker from a kit I bought. Didn't work when I finished it. Had to send it to you and you fixed it up for me. That's been over 10 years ago and I'm still using it. Thanks

[@versnellingspookie]

I'm learning so much from these videos. Thank you Josh and the amazing team at JHS!

[@MatthewWhitworth]

I'm calling the song at 7:05, "Pavement Didn't Practice". No credit required.

[@garretazonsa]

lol perfect

[@CorbCorbin]

😝 That’s a perfect name.

[@johncollins5552]

Pavement always sounded like they didn't practice...neat trick that.

[@autodivision]

11:11 is the start of the best conclusion to anything IN THE WORLD, ever.

[@finlayfatknees]

I really appreciate your slow descent into madness around the 12 minute mark. That's the kind of existential dread that keeps me coming back again.

[@danisoaresduarte]

There’s a this type of person watching this episode: the one who says “Hooray! Another JHS episode!

[@whitewizzardllc2348]

JHS makes solid stuff. King of Tone is however a really special circuit. It’s my most important pedal along with my Maxon PH-350 Phaser. Everybody should have at least one JHS pedal though....mine is the Pulp n Peel. Paired with some of the wonderful modern delays that Strymon etc are doing, anything you are missing in the “it almost sounds like tape” realm is elevated from that orange squeezer circuit into virtually sounding like tape. It’s very musical. I prefer it to the Cali even.

[@docsiltanen]

Hey Josh ... i think you could do an episode comparing the JTM45, the Plexi, and the JTM 800..... and the pedals based on them.... the jams today were great !!! hard to pick a favourite !!!

[@SebasHoning]

I love watching these older videos. That wonderful era before the Kemper…… ….;-)

[@lysaarvideo]

One very popular, almost iconic Danish guitar player was a Marshall user for decades. Sometimes you saw him playing through a half stack, sometimes a Blues Breaker combo. He settled down in America and only came to Denmark to play gigs, playing through whatever was available. One day he was faced with a Behringer amp - one of the better ones - and he was shocked how good sounds he could get out of it.

[@V1Ncento]

Another super nice video! I like to think when I play blues, I am a bluesbreaker. But maybe that's because I'm regularly playing along to a copy of that very special John Mayall record my parents gave to me. They've bought it back in the days and it's an irreplaceable treasure to me. Thank you JHS for doing this video.

[@photog_matt_elder]

Julian Lage has used the Morning Glory with his trio for years. He's. A. Monster. Player.

[@jeffs7482]

He redefines "monster". Lord have mercy.

[@asbury29]

Love the metaphysical freak-out(s) at the end of each segment. The BB is an ineffable musical enigma, shrouded in mystery, wrapped up in a taco.

[@attackofthepacifists]

Never heard anyone demo a Charlie Brown before. Now I want one. Sounds immense.

[@LeonardoMedici]

I'm a bass player and I love your videos. Could do any video featuring bass pedals? That'd be so cool!

[@Camarde]

Yes! More bass content!

[@eatmapewpew]

An episode of bass pedals would be sweeeet.

[@kengihepworth7568]

Glen fricker has all things bass covered.(I own a Westone thunder bass it's awesome) lol

[@giantiri]

Siiiiii dai !! I totally agreee.... everything about the bass would be over appreciated !!

[@groovaholic80222]

Yup - us bass players love pedals too...

[@beaumowery5610]

I think the Charlie Brown sounded very close. By giving it more bass less treble and slightly less mids it would be closer imo.

[@mattgilbert7347]

I'm using the Charlie Brown more often than the MG these days, it really does the low-gain thing better than most other high-gain JTM "distortion" pedals. It likes my modern-style (kinda bright) Duncan-Designed humbuggies as well. For high-gain JTM/Plexi stuff I'm using either a Jetter Gain Stage Black (AC/DC in box, no BS) or Greer Amps Little Samson.

[@misterruth9404]

Just got a CB. Great tone, really. I think you get better tone using the Charlie Brown and another mild overdrive (amp or pedal) than by using a pedal with more gain.

[@VonBluesman]

Not only do you make great pedals, you are a super nice guy. I think that is cool that you used to live in Tupelo, MS former home of the King Elvis Presley.

[@drwessel1987]

The Beano album is what got me started playing guitar when I was a kid :)

[@dwightgarcia9197]

Favorite jam was the the JTM45 vs CB>Sovtek! Both of those were ace!

[@jonathansuit9908]

This channel is my favorite show.

[@NZ1one1]

Nice to see Josh actually using one of his own pedals for a change. Great video, thanks for the history lesson!

[@paultwiselton1996]

Excellent episode and nice jamming. Your drummer is a top guy right in the pocket.

[@directassault1662]

I enter these JHS videos in a fit of rage and the intro music lulls me into a relaxed state

[@NerdGasims]

Finally! Josh plays one his Sovtek amps! Sovtek amp video coming soon?!

[@mercedes260d4]

Mig 60 was tits. The JCM900 2500 I bought to replace it is the only reason I don't regret losing it, but similar sounds.

[@robertbutton9428]

Hey Josh, I used to come here for pedal info. I now come for the info, the excellent jams, the great music history lessons and my weekly infusion of comedy. Keep up the great work !!!

[@PatchOToole]

Phil Lynott being a big Clapton fan loved that 'beano' album. In the beano comic, which he read, was a robot called Tin Lizzie, and so was born Thin Lizzy. The greatest ever.

[@marshalsea000]

That riff with the syncopated beat stopping at 9:50ish is killer :O You need to get it on bandcamp! :D Loving how surreal you're getting.

[@haymaker113]

this was exactly what I needed and did not need on my lsd comedown

[@Doomchild2XL]

The design on the Charlie Brown is so great!

[@TrashHeapCustodian]

Never thought I'd have an existential crisis in a pedal video, but I'm here for it tbh

[@vincentrobert1471]

OMG. Bruce WIllis was the Blues Breaker THE WHOLE TIME !

[@Shaun32887]

Always fun to see the moment when the acid hits.

[@themaninthesuitcase]

*Looks on reverb, closes reverb and opens tagboard effects* I really like the JTM sound, all the sounds today were awesome.

[@jwelliott74]

9:59 definitely a Helmet vibe on this one. One of the best jams, to be so simple. The lock is impeccable.

[@denismichelhache3525]

Can’t wait for you guys to record an album. I’m loving the crafty riffs!

[@barefootbeardedwizardry]

I dug the jam with the Charlie Brown... definitely do a bluesbreaker comparison video! My super cheap used find of a bluesbreaker clone by Chicago Stompworks is always on, it may not be a morning glory, but it’s a desert island pedal for sure.

[@AidanCaine]

the overall quality, writing, and editing of your videos is incredible. well done.

[@jhspedals]

Thank you!

[@adityadarmadi6303]

That drum sound on Charlie Brown demo is something to be proud of.

[@straypacket]

@josh - one of your best videos ever :) Now I have to build a BB clone. Or buy one, now that I know what the Charlie Brown is ...

[@bobconklin9250]

Thank you for this. It really bothers me when people dog on the King of Tone for being a "Bluesbreaker clone". The KOT sounds like no other Bluesbreaker derivative. And I truly love all Bluesbreaker pedals. No other circuit family sounds better into a blackface Princeton Reverb.

[@RJD18437]

The black keys magic potion and attack and release are a great display of bluesbreakers!

[@merrykrismuntz]

Morning glory with a strat into a clean amp is life. Bluesbreakers are what we make them, and you made yours saucy.

[@PatrickGerhart]

I would love to hear the story behind the Bixonic Expandora and what happened to it. Of course, you can connect it to the Kilt.

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

The Expandora is basically 2 Proco Rats in a box. I love it. I do not like the Kilt because it is to refined. Nothing wrong with it as a dirt pedal ...it just looses that tear your face quality of the Expandora! Great idea for a show Pat!

[@420SATIVASFACTION]

I love the expandora, had no idea it was rats! Best drive pedal ever

[@robertsimpson5801]

Do we want to see a shoot out between the blues breaker pedals? What kind of question is that!? DOOOOOOO IIIIIIIIIIT!

[@just_budha212]

I really like your show. It has no frills or whistles. Just what's on the tin and no BS included. Very clever. Thanks

[@sebuteo]

Excellent video. Really great fun. I love the Charlie Brown...

[@victorpradella]

Just loved that end hahaha, I have a friend always gets that crazy thinking to much 😂

[@PedroLucianoBenpp]

Wow, nice to see you here man. Great fan of JHS Pedals and of your work!!

[@xcrow0]

John Mayer Continuum album is one of my desert island albums. The solo in “I don’t trust myself with loving you” is one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. It’s simple but has that exceptional clean slightly pushed overdrive sound that is out of this world.

[@elkcibdej]

THIS was the exact solo that made me start chasing tone!

[@billtownsend]

Charlie Brown sounds really, really close to the JTM; with just a touch more clarity. Love it.

[@furtherdefinitions1]

The Bluesbreakers were John Mayall's band, which featured players like Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Mick Taylor

[@WhataDayDan]

love the little history lessons

[@MrDMF567]

I fucking love these vids. Great info about stuff I’m interested in. Keep up the great work Josh!

[@humbuckercafe]

Nice video! I had a chance to take part in a workshop with Jim Marshall sometime ago and even had a chance to listen to his drumming (he was a great drummer indeed) and he told us that there was this guy coming to theirs small workshop, when they were just starting out and he was noodling on the guitar all day - and his name was EC :)

[@alexcastro7339]

That existential summary/monologue elevated my id into a higher consciousness. Thank you man.......😎

[@stanislavmigra]

My guitar Tutor have combo, that is result of a car crash. In the crash some Peavey combo with big spring reverb and Mrashall JTM45 head was damaged. So now the Amp head lives in the combo and have the Reverb implemented.

[@longlivegarybusey6409]

Here is a comprehensive list of the best pedal for each genre: Rock: Boss DS-1 Blues: Boss DS-1 Jazz: Boss DS-1 Reggae: Boss DS-1 Country: Boss DS-1 Metal: Boss DS-1 Folk: Boss DS-1 Classical: Boss DS-1 8-bit Covers: Boss DS-1 EDM: Boss DS-1 Barbershop Quartet: Boss DS-1

[@CodyAlushin]

You ain't wrong

[@Chris-mc2dt]

I dunno bout that one fam

[@longlivegarybusey6409]

@@Chris-mc2dt Ah, a non-believer. Do you have a minute to speak with me about our Lord and Savior DS-1?

[@Chris-mc2dt]

Pete Miffle I don’t think a minute to speak would change either of our minds. It kinda boils down to a matter of taste. But sure, I’ll bite.

[@tomthumb4325]

Brilliant take it you love that pedal

[@84nomas]

This dude is so genuine...

[@renatosantosneto]

Josh I'm your big big fan. You are so funny and the important thing about you is: you put yours pedals side by side yours competitors. This is so nice, unfortunately here in Brazil you never ever see some one put you product side by a competitor. Thank for all explains on video.

[@romanslegion7771]

Have you ever broken down Hendrix’s Marshall amp?I know PRS took one head and dialed in a new creation and are asking over 4 grand. I think Marshall has tried to reissue a hand wired Marshall , chasing Jimi’s live tone. What is out there today that can recreate his electric tone that won’t break the bank? Really always enjoy your work. It’s obvious you do what you love. Much love and appreciation. Just another lead guitar player from Texas✌🏻

[@cameronlesley2428]

I play bass and love hearing all the great pedals, and I love to ride my bicycle . Can you do a bike check on all your bikes also please. Since seeing your dirty kanza t shirt I thought would ask. Many thanks

[@davedoubleddykhuizen]

I am the proud and happy owner of a Wizard Vintage Classic, which is very much a JTM-45 by another name and there is nothing quite like the lightning quick transient response and the toothy midrange punch, particularly through a 4x10 cab, in a nod to it's Bassman roots . Much to my surprise, my Sansamp Flyrig 5's Plexi section does an eerily good approximation and saves my apartment block neighbours much frustration when I'm home-recording at all hours of the night and day.

[@dennisogburn2072]

Very informative, and I appreciate how other pedal makers are mentioned with respect. This is for people who enjoy playing guitar and exploring all the options to find sounds they love.

[@davidpggarrett]

* Important footnote: Eric's Dallas Rangemaster treble booster was pictured on top of his JTM45, so that's part of the sound too (I have an Analogman Beano Boost clone)

[@GuitarLessonsNYC1]

If you’re talking about Clapton, there is no picture of him using a treble booster. He says he never used one. The engineer says he never used one. It’s a myth he used one. The Beano record sound is a Les Paul with PAF’s into a dimed Blues Breaker amp. It’s inaccurately documented that he used a range master or fuzz at different points. Straight to amp.

[@shinygoldcar]

Now what I want to know is: was Eric Clapton trying to find that "transparent" overdrive?

[@cchgn]

@Ben Hackett Nope, he was going after the "Brown sound". By turning down his tone knob.

[@thejimmymeister]

@Ben Hackett Clapton ditched the full stacks after Cream to shy away from the guitar hero image, not because of master volumes. The Band and Delaney and Bonnie, who were using Fenders, were his two big influences then. He has said that he uses Tweeds now because they sound like a good Marshall and are more consistent. Vintage Marshalls vary in sound a lot.

[@javierguerrero6168]

The word or concept of transparent was not even invented. In that magical session, Slowhand created the sound of classic rock by pairing that Marshall amplifier with a Les Paul guitar. Every contemporary guitarist of the day ran to capture that tone. In fact the term blues breaker was adopted for that amp

[@dougthealligator]

Ben Hackett Hendrix was doing that over a decade before that chode Van Halen

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

@Ben Hackett Clapton was cranking his stacks ten years before van Halen

[@_-Skeptic-_]

I came across this video accidentally, and I'm glad I did. I've built 4 overdrives in a box including blues breaker. I don't have an amp now so I'm using these overdrives as a preamp to an active speakers. The blues breaker sounded amazing after doing what I saw in your video, all controls turned up. Thanks for that. I knew setting it is complicated because everything effects everything in the blues breaker.

[@pedromgt9559]

7:03 I know it's comparing the pedals tones, but, what a hell great bass tone in this part!!!

[@SteveSelvidge]

Early 90's my rig was Les Paul>DriveMaster>Phase45>1972 DR-103 HIWATT

[@NormDPlume-mc5dh]

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[@thomaskennedy7842]

Please do a video on the Marshall Guv'nor. That pedal needs more love.

[@jeffs7482]

I can't stop watching these vids--they are so cool and informative that I want to buy every one of his pedals...PLUS the JTM45 Bluesbreaker amp, which I have zero use for because I'm not even gigging.

[@sam4667]

Takeaways from this? 1. Holy shit that Blues breaker amp sounds great. 2. The Charlie Brown sounds fantastic. As does the POT. 3. Not a takeaway because you don't play it in this video but the Morning Glory is my all-time favourite pedal I own. I realise I ended up rambling away there which kind of blew the whole bullet points thing. Whatevs.