Mac Demarco & The American Professional Stratocaster | Fender

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[@kevinsandstrom5833]

"I dont really know what Im doing" - words of a true artist

[@PedroOrdep-kv5vw]

Than you could say my life is an art piece...

[@cadenmarcell6637]

me second hour day week month and year

[@chuy5138]

KEVIN

[@obody-sl9np]

Words of most guitarists

[@yellowmustard7482]

Words of AN artist. Lol its okay do have a clue every now and again you dont gotta just be great outta nowhere😂

[@scaredypicker]

Fender have done this to encourage Mac Demarco fans to buy a pro-strat, but none of us can afford one. Thanks for the video anyway, Fender!

[@ScottOctober]

haha I know right

[@AlexGarcia-cs9uz]

I mean it's a pro strat emphasis on pro if you can't afford it it's not for you

[@billortiz1237]

Alex Garcia pro strats don’t even sound that great tbh

[@shred12korn]

Mexican ones sound good too. My baja tele is my fav telecaster.

[@jldkrank]

I got a pro strat today. Huge demarco fan. I got it because I like the sound and I'm not a huge strat guy, but I loved this guitar

[@punkboybaby5593]

mac’s stoner slacker vibe hides the fact that his guitar playing is polished as hell. i’d bet he put some serious hours into practicing to have such a distinguished playing style and sound

[@phillong5035]

Yea for real polished ain't the word for it. It's the opposite of polished

[@phillong5035]

Distinguished? Lol, you mean out of tune

[@ejRecording]

he has good feel and ear, and can fingerpick the basics well enough to write interesting stuff

[@MegaMario8888]

Donathan Campbell it's just his style

[@jas_bataille]

@@phillong5035 Did you know that you could use tunings that sounds out of tune to hears that doesn't know better?

[@jacobdrust1300]

" theres no rules man, play a guitar or play a bass through a guitar amp. Enjoy yourself." This is why I like mac DeMarco and why my dad doesn't.

[@Gabriel-ew2uv]

Yeah but take care, if not youll blow your amp up

[@peterandresen1524]

i'm fucking dead lmaooo

[@peppichino]

cliff burton,,,,

[@jamesbings6072]

Mac DeMarco is not the greatest guitar player of all time and that's why he's such an inspiration and adds to his originality and integrity. He's such a humble musician and I really respect him

[@OwainOwine]

James Bings Mac and people like Courtney Barnett are both such genuine people, it's great

[@imDezrt]

+lolol ahah Nice b8, m8. Sure, his fanbase worships him like no other and it's really annoying but you have to give credit where it's due. The man writes solid jangle pop. What's your definition of 'how music works'? Theory?

[@JDurz]

he obviously has some idea.. whatever he is doing is working. and i know he has some knowledge of theory.

[@scaredypicker]

Technical ability is not a direct indicator of greatness. There are plenty of technically amazing, totally unoriginal and boring guitar players out there.

[@jerrymondragon2020]

+lolol ahah he took a year of some intermediate guitar classes. and you can tell in some live videos where he's just soloing over the chords. I believe he knows exactly what he's doing. even through his music he uses a lot of jazz chords through his professions. major 7ths, 9ths, all that nice pretty stuff. it ain't super difficult or shreddy but he does now what hes doing, has his own style, sounds good. and look where it got him. sure music has changed alot and back then almost all the guitarists were classically trained which is why they could shred so hard. but anyways back to the topic, he knows what hes doing. :)

[@BreadandFaxes]

I'm glad Mac is getting the attention he deserves. His guitar playing is a huge inspiration to me.

[@shaterproofblosm]

Yeah same, He's so mysterious I love him.

[@BreadandFaxes]

lolol ahah bet you can't play any better

[@imDezrt]

I think he's a tad bit underrated as a guitarist, but as an artist his fanbase has built a cult of personality around him to the point that it's embarrassing to associate anymore tbh

[@BreadandFaxes]

lolol ahah if you're so sure then lets go ahead and hear some of your stellar playing.

[@BreadandFaxes]

lolol ahah still waiting to hear your masterful playing there, bud. I guess you won't deliver.

[@sametzweiler2630]

"It's just one wiggly worm"

[@williamaliprantis944]

what song was mac playing in the video

[@ZombieOrchestra]

That's what she said.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

"I need something that is ready to rip... all good to go." Fo' sho' Mac De

[@tosinoparinde9563]

I love Mac

[@ConnorJMC41]

marco

[@lonemonk3152]

@@ConnorJMC41 polo

[@samfisher1663]

I love how he is so "I don't know man I just enjoy myself", to literally everyone who interviews him. Loved this guy since day fookin one baby

[@cameronlong59]

For some strange reason his playing reminds me of spongeBob music

[@diegortiz244]

Cameron Long is the vibrato effect, as it sound at the end music of sponge bob.

[@hauntedhouseonzillow44]

I almost just lost my shit😭😂

[@Louisvanlill86]

@@hauntedhouseonzillow44 me to hahahha

[@jamochashake123]

Can't unhear thanks

[@denischikita]

I think SpongeBob his spiritual animal

[@lordfarquad420]

mac demarco is the cool uncle ive always wanted to have

[@johnfkramer26]

lordfarquad420 Mac is everyone’s cool uncle

[@Luke.hello.]

mac's sound is like a retro cooking show sound. I love the guy, so likeable and down to earth.

[@tomodachi6898]

I’ve watched this video over and over again and it’s so worth it. His tone....,his guitar...., his vibe.... I love it all....

[@SubterraneanBruh]

Me too lol!

[@frailty7280]

"guitar is the only instrument im almost acceptable at" "I really dont know what im doing" >plays the most flawless and beautifully layered fingerstyle ive ever seen

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

If you like Mac you might like a band called The Doublejumps

[@kostismick6084]

its great seeing ethan from h3h3 collabin with anthony fantano i didnt know they were guitar players, ethan even dropped a vape naysh at 2:25

[@JesusChrist-be9uz]

ben swolo oh my god that’s exactly what i thought

[@barbdrake5999]

Thank you.

[@YVM_191]

He probably owns a wrx

[@jwaj]

Lmao wtf

[@homunculusSZN]

Always rep yer naysh

[@lukrinhas]

Mac should record the version of "stars keep on calling my name" he's playing in this video cause it sounds amazing

[@TBGE527]

his name is Mac =*

[@Yumemaru.]

I deadass come back to this every few days to hear this version of the stars keep on calling my name.

[@SexParties]

DreamySteezy deadass

[@relevo86]

im tripping on LSD right now and this man - i have never listened to his music before, but hes giving me the best vibes ever.

[@Bryan-lq9hf]

i listened to his music when i tripped and he's honestly one the BEST artists to listen to when on a tab

[@user-ml1je2ww7q]

Fender do a Mac demarco start series!

[@alschillaci1304]

Everyone does!

[@phillong5035]

Just get a cheap squire, make sure it's out of tune and do some nonsense with the whammy. Boom, you got your signature

[@xstream1234]

is he playing "the stars keep calling my name"? it sounds so good! they should have showed a full video of that!!

[@brunofitzgerald5785]

Faith in humanity restored 100%

[@combustinghandshakes8617]

Fuck yeah

[@coffeyeoin5]

if it means as much to you as your comment suggests then how come you dont even think for two seconds about something original to say REPLY

[@jackfirmin5814]

yeah! it make me feel almost strange to see such a humble and successful person, which is not a good sign isnt it haha

[@Granados_760]

500th comment, I love all of you😋🌈

[@kevinsebastian5704]

This video makes me feel like I'm in heaven

[@lukebelay6995]

“It’s music theory not music rules” -edi van halen

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

Mark's chords sound like they're drunk and under water

[@micahchambers5096]

Mark DeMaco

[@NikFreak92]

who's Mark

[@warren8875]

@gheddi sounds like one hell of an experience you had

[@Jonbombs]

Oh hi mac

[@Taterfried]

Mark DeMarko

[@theywantuniquebodies]

Mac is such a fascinating and genuinely good natured dude.

[@VampireWeekendWills]

matt and mac!!!? yooo why is this not longer?! cmon fender get your finger outa ya ass!

[@D0NtPh34rTh3R34p3R]

BurningChipotleCornhole mac put his thumb up his butt in canada, I don't think he's opposed to finger's and asses.

[@anttivuorenmaa350]

I still don't get what's so phenomenal about Matt Sweeney. All he seems to do is listen to talented guitar players do their stuff and ask dumb questions. I have yet to see him do something impressive on guitar but if someone could point me to the right direction i'd appreciate it.

[@alfiusgaming9874]

look at his moustache

[@Wetwli]

I found this vid a few days ago and I’ve already watched it at least 30 times and only for his playinggggg I’m gonna need a whole series of videos with Mac doing literally anything

[@fender]

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[@1HYB]

Fender what pickups are used in these?

[@JuniorBlacksBeatz]

Fender Matt Demarco is spongebob His music is spongebob Spongebob plays the guitar and ukulele. Spongebob confirmed!

[@rodrikiller]

Fender Ritchie blackmore Or Yongwie malmsteen (please)

[@joshsinclair1796]

Dear Fender, please post this video in it’s entirety. Sincerely, Mac fans

[@jenkins8344]

enough of the old dudes playing blues riffs and bending random notes fender has gotta bring dudes like this to appeal to the younger generation

[@RegularDude00]

i get so much aids when i see these reviews of awesome gear and they just play blues rock ...... bruh

[@nishihundan1257]

LOL, you sound like a huge loser.

[@nishihundan1257]

@@RegularDude00 Nah, you got AIDs from buttfucking your boyfriend

[@jungle13305]

Just saw him in concert last night and met him beforehand in the parking lot. Must say he's a chill ass dude and an AMAZINGGGG performer

[@Julialca1017]

If anyone is looking for the chords, they are 022100, 320200, 242252, and 224242 with a capo on the second fret. For the second chord he plucks the strings individually. (the order is 6th,4th,3rd,2nd string ). Mess around with it, its pretty simple to figure out once you know the chords.

[@joaoreis9650]

stars keep on calling my name progression but with capo on the second fret

[@Larey.]

It's the stars keep on calling my name but 2 semitones down

[@Larey.]

@@joaoreis9650 he plays it so nicely, I wish he made a new version of the song w just guitar and he plays w this nice tone that he has in this video

[@joaoreis9650]

@@Larey. could not agree more with you. love his playing in this video

[@johnalba1429]

Even the intro music and the music in the background really does ease you for relaxation

[@lordaizen2684]

“There’s no rules” “I don’t really know what I’m doing” That’s what I love about music, and art in general. This creative process.

[@jimivanpraag7577]

Mac needs a signature guitar

[@Papabandana]

I need tabs for the songs he played, it just sounds so mesmerizing and absolutely addicting. Edit: I forgot about this vid, but to answer the question, he’s playing “The Stars Keep Calling My Name” with a capo on the second fret.

[@Luii2kk]

Same bruh I need to find them

[@DerekZnk3369]

.

[@maxargue744]

Yo tell me if you find em

[@Fishfishfishfishfishfishfishfi]

Saw a comment saying he's playing a song called "stars keep on calling my name", IDK how true that is but there you go

[@maxargue744]

I discovered it the other day- it’s just the normal songs chords but the strings are played individually idk if that makes sense

[@diske5196]

i love mac. hes such a chill, laid back dude with not a care in the world.

[@PaddyArdill]

He’s playing the stars keep on calling on my name chords on capo 2 at the start 😍

[@abbymassey9333]

i love the way he plays so much

[@mrtanica]

How can someone dislike this? He’s a true artist and very honest and humble. We need more people like this 👌🏻👍

[@Adam-sf6hx]

i really like how he explains things its so interesting

[@stephenlewis4607]

this is the video that made me want to do music, thank you mac and everything you have unknowingly done for me. I owe my life to you and a piece of wood.

[@Soze94]

It must be the 10th time this week I've seen this video. Just can't get over how cool Mac seems.

[@sawyerbateman6068]

"studio engineers probably make great sounding records but they're gonna tell you 'this is wrong and that is..' theres no rules! Play a guitar or play a bass through a guitar! Go ahead! Go ahead! Enjoy yourself!" Love that

[@Qualifimajesco]

Remember seeing this in a movie theater at one point and this ad introduced me to Mac DeMarco in general.

[@IDontUsuallyMakeAYou]

I love you Mac. Please never stop just being you.

[@mero8051]

Fuck it, im buying a strat.

[@lensmusic98105]

It's also the easiest guitar to build a super clone of.

[@understandingacarcrash_fm]

“It’s like a nice meatball you know what I’m talking about?” Gotta love Mac 😎🙏🏼

[@senopatisatyasuprapto9532]

When mac playing the instrument of stars keep on calling my name, it's still hanging in my head. So dope!

[@hdzhdz-xm2cp]

Mac Demarco is such an amazing musician and love his sound

[@playerofrock04]

Did he just smash his phone on the floor at the end there? XD Man, this fucking guy

[@shaterproofblosm]

I wonder if its a old Nokia, I literally kicked mine around all the time and it lasted years xD

[@playerofrock04]

Well, it had that iPhone ringtone, so I don't think so. Eventhough it would definitely fit him! xD

[@TheFontaines]

I could see Mac setting a Nokia phone to use the iPhone ringtone haha

[@JeremiahFernandez]

it had an iPhone ringtone but it sounded like an old keypad phone when he smashed it

[@antonionsfw]

Jeremiah Fernandez nope, its an iphone. sounds just like that.

[@noelgarland3068]

god, he's so underrated..... he records his own music, i mean everything, the drums, the base the synth,,,,, he's great

[@seasonlightly]

i love this video so much and i come back to it all the time

[@thekowbow1759]

Mac is friggin awesome gotta love him

[@glenkersul9983]

He is: "On The Level"

[@ReviewMovieWorld1]

ye, he is a good guitarist^

[@ChazMan2007]

2 years later and I’m about to buy one of these after watching this maybe 30 times

[@markrichardson7398]

ie watched this video everyday for the past 5 days, this is my inspiration

[@Jay91Byrd]

I love Fender and I love Mac Daddy DeMarco and I am just now seeing this. Best day ever.

[@Infinighost]

inb4 all the butthurt guy fieri-lookin joe bonamasa fans complain about how "this isn't real music"

[@Hypnosis-spl]

this comment MINT

[@thepuppethead1188]

I like Joe Bonamassa,but I love Mac Demarco.

[@OwainOwine]

lolol ahah literally I've seen you on like every comment and all I've got to say is that you're exactly who this guy is describing. Just stfu, if you enjoy the music then that's all that matters. He's not a musician by your definition but does that really matter to anyone else? No, No it doesn't.

[@NotDingse]

lolol ahah How is Mac not a trained musician? He's an amazing guitarist, but he plays a certain style.

[@evanhb49]

John Danek real music shouldnt be defined as what you like; but what the artist does to define themselves

[@JP-pm5hj]

Holy shit Mac’s guitar sounds amazing in the background

[@angelmaldonado5335]

Dude fender I thank y’all so much, this is how I was introduced to Mac Demarco and I’ve been hocked on him since

[@ROY57ON]

Even though I know close to nothing about guitars I find something very relaxing about listening to this interview with the music in the background.

[@Keredis]

Ive watched this interview at least 30 times and i know im not the only one

[@willm3027]

Same here, something about Mac... I love!

[@Yumemaru.]

God I really want a studio recording of this version of the stars keep on calling my name.

[@faulsname8869]

Mac is so chill

[@fellowhomosapien5874]

This is where i fell in love with mac

[@mannyboricua2051]

Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Johnny Ramone, Eddie Van Halen, Slash, Kurt Cobain, Tom Morello, etc. have all inspired so many people to pick up a guitar. They all have/had their own sound and/or style that is easily recognizable. Some of them are considered to have a higher skill level than others. Some of them played different-sounding music than the rest; however, they all have in common that they're responsible for (like i said) influencing so many people, and even inspiring them to learn guitar. To me, Mac Demarco is doing just that. Bringing his style and sound, popularizing it, and inspiring many youth to pick up a guitar. Huge props to him for that. I got much love and respect for him.

[@paulmildner6093]

He's an awesome guitarist do not underestimate the man

[@cabbageshawty]

this makes me so happy i love mac so much hes such an amazing guy he makes me so hAPPY IM SO GRATEFUL FOR HIS EXISTENCE

[@exzisd]

Mac is the best. Glad to see Fender and Ernie Ball showing him some love recently. I bought a Fender Telecaster and love it and I also enjoy Ernie Ball strings. Both are iconic brands in their own right.

[@StingyCrew]

Good job Fender your finally starting to catch on. You should have given St. Vincent a shot too.

[@geronimo546]

st. vincent is with music man and has released a signature guitar with them

[@alexlazarescu3869]

What a cool guy!

[@honorbean2973]

How have I never heard of this guy. I love this guy!

[@Seth_Benjamin]

I’ve always had a Strat laying around!! I love playing my music on these guitars!! 🔥💎

[@swampmarsh2792]

This Old Dog has become one of my favorite albums. so chill

[@h2004_]

me watching this video for the 5000th time just to hear macs jamming 👁👄👁

[@Yumemaru.]

Felt.

[@leebropro]

2 legends just hanging so cool!

[@RiqueDropsBanter]

Thanks to this video i fell in love with the vibrato effect

[@jjvs9]

I was a bit depressed until I watched this, thanks mac

[@itsthatfox]

Mac is like that cool older brother everyone wants

[@patrickfahy3618]

This was very down to earth, love it.

[@Thindoublechin]

His style is very distinct. Love his use of the subtle vibrato.

[@scotchrobbins]

The Prince of Indie Rock.

[@Pandamasque]

3:02 I expected Connan Mockasin to suddenly materialize in the room.

[@imDezrt]

hahahaha good catch, definitely a connan lick

[@JavierLopez-mh5nk]

uoooOoooh...

[@McDoinky]

The original Mister Chorus

[@DeathByPiano]

Absolutely perfect guitar. This was a cool feature.

[@tomjenkins8151]

I swear Matt has the greatest job ever, he just gets to hang out, jam and get high with awesome guitarists. It's my dream job.

[@jamqc24]

someone please post the tabs of what he was playing while doing the interview (background music)

[@SuPeRNinJaRed]

WHEN GAP TEETH MEET!!! Jk luv u guys

[@00Kie00]

Great vid! Such a cool guy. This actually solidified my want to get an American Strat as my next guitar.

[@natedavid3873]

He finally talked about chorus omg I've been waiting so long to know how to get that sound but turns out ITS JUST A VIBRATO

[@lillianf.5021]

I love Matt Sweeney .

[@user-nu8jq2es6n]

what song is he playing through this?

[@joeyrulez3626]

Mac should make a song with this melody I love it !

[@ElkoSkate]

when he played that riff with the whammy bar my heart warmed.

[@koji3923]

mac is definitely the cool weird uncle that slides you $100 at the family gathering

[@PixelzockerDE]

Please tell me there‘s a full song to the backing track.

[@brunomarswalangganon4229]

That's one unique guitar playing and tone.

[@megas2807]

Unique and awesome sound! Nice surprise!

[@gymnasticowl]

A LOT of right in this video! The only wrong is that its not way way longer

[@str3ssrelease985]

ive watched this like 1 million times lol

[@AdamSmith-gi5td]

beautiful guitar. beautiful playing.

[@harrygardiner9001]

I love how when he says he turns the nob all the way up the exposure turns up aswell