Me And My Guitar: Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland

[@florinshordo]

And lastly, I don't want Jackson to build anything I want. Part of the fun of what I do is getting to experiment. A lot of guitarists don't understand me because I'm a visual artist first and I don't approach the guitar in the same way that traditional players do. I love love love this one more because of the flaws. It now has it's own identity and more than any guitar I've ever owned, this one gets the most compliments and interest from those who see it. It's sad to see such hatefulness here.

[@qwertzuiopasdfish]

Hatefulness or rather jealousy?

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

It's amazing how many ACTUAL Jackson Endorsees are shitting all over something YOU like and the manner in which you acquired it. Fuchs wrong with you doing what you want with YOUR guitars, my man?

[@philipreedwallace]

Wes Borland I think it’s bad as shit. You rock dude. Haters hate. I’m almost 49 and have played guitar since I was 12. Your Art is awesome. I’m always excited too see what you will be doing or dressed up as???? Lol

[@danielleperez3516]

so how would you consider it to your signature yamaha? do you still love that guitar or was it a mistake?

[@jasegudat9590]

You do you. Some guys like to build cars and some guys like to buy cars. Seems like you enjoy the challenge.

[@florinshordo]

I also really enjoyed having the empty pot holes filled with a different material because it's a left handed guitar that I was proud to convert and I want the footprint of those cavities to remain visible like scars. I like used and modified looking guitars. And no James Coleman. I'm not kidding. Pristine guitars are not my thing. I like them to have character. Thanks for the kind words from some of you others. I'm a painter turned guitar player and tinkering is what I do.

[@dobrozner7784]

Hey man, just want to thank you for all the music you've created. Grew up listening to you, and were very formative years in my journey into becoming a musician. Hoping to hear new stuff soon!

[@darthbango1999]

Pristine guitars sound like ass.

[@gringochucha]

Yeah, I feel the same way and a lot of gearheads don't get it. I'd much rather buy an old instrument that has its own unique personality and either mess with it or just play it with the scars and warts that make it what it is.

[@JAMBI..]

Loooool Frankenstein guitars

[@Customwinder1]

@Wes Borland I hear ya mate. I like restoring my own instruments from old used items. That's how you get exactly what you want. 👍

[@sickb2200]

"I don't know why people are so crazy..." -Wes Borland

[@der_pinguin44]

Don't forget he's in a contract.

[@kennyfkinpowers7059]

sickb2200 to

[@arpitdas4263]

Should ask Freddie Durst

[@tikkivolta2854]

@@der_pinguin44 best bet is if you stay away cuz.. u know.. could be one of those days.

[@gkTORO]

you're the one who always wearing halloween costume on stage

[@florinshordo]

Hey folks. Wes B here. To answer your questions about my guitar looking like crap, well, the fact of the matter is that I am rough on my equipment. This is a touring guitar. I want there to be an obvious cover over the neck position because I like that it looks modified and one day may want to drop a PU back in. Some of the hardware is rusty, yes, but we clean it off every couple of days. That happens with the amount of water being thrown around on stage.

[@hiiamkatrina3039]

Omg. Why am I so late. I love your riffs!

[@theghostinside55]

Is that a Duncan Detonator pickup?

[@lupehn]

Your amazing!

[@RachelLisa]

Wes Borland where were these glasses from? Are they Prada?

[@XInfamousBullet]

Dude, don’t fret it. Fuck the haters. You do you.

[@davidnissim9203]

Say what you will about Limp Bizkit, but Wes Borland is just an amazing guitarist.

[@nunomartins4265]

how about...no

[@williamgatesenson]

he was the only likeable person in the band. it's too bad he didn't meet up with some more talented folks when he was coming up. Big Dumb Face > Limp Bizkit

[@parkwayfan84]

dude what? Wes is amazing. Rearranged is my favorite

[@Big_Ben1988]

Limp Bizkit is tha Shiznit

[@smokesletsgo2374]

@@williamgatesenson The other guys in the band are alright, it's just Fred Durst that sucks

[@flyingpiggie979]

Wes is a great guitarist. He routinely writes interesting riffs, and actually has a very distinct style, that alone is more than you can say for 90% of players.

[@redriderbbgun8018]

90%....try 98% of guitarists.

[@timhassler2617]

On point with that one. Nothing but admiration and respect for such a talented person to share our time with. TY. WB

[@fredriksvard2603]

It's always funny when people hate on bands like bizkit, metallica, nirvana etc. What does it say about these supposedly "better" (from a technical standpoint i assume) that they never can write hits or fill big venues? And then they jump to the "b-but mainstream listeners are sheep who don't understand music". Stfu, loosen up and have some fun.

[@Rambleon444]

A true artist who loves to work... Writes music, plays incredibly, rebuilds guitars, does amazing costumes, has crazy stage moves, all to entertain us. Respect!

[@newyorkgiantsfan5440]

Wes never got the credit for being an amazing and innovative guitarist. Dudes a beast.

[@teddybears4life240]

He gets CREDIT...EVERYONE KNOWS HE'S A BADD ASS.

[@damianedwards8827]

Wes, I’m so Glad you chose to come back to Limpbizkit You carved YOUR OWN path in heavy music And always kept the fanbase as Family We Appreciate it. LB always finds a bit of joy Amongst the gloom And that ain’t easy Bless D

[@quietgiant474]

Wes Borland: Well i got a factory reject guitar but i never complained and i made it work after a little TLC. I'm satisfied with it, it's mine. 😎 *becomes famous* Guitar fanboys: OMG i won't ever play a guitar unless *muhh tonewood* is made from exotic woods from the oogabooga trees of the exotic OkiDoki forest back when Hagrid was alive! Plus my guitar neck *needs* to be ebony latina pawg roasted almond wood from South Mordor or i won't get that bright warm (no-curtains, it affects muh tone) room-temperature tone! My strap was made from angels hair and my cables were designed by Optimus himself. Also my amp was forged by a Viking hammer and Thor wired the electricals plus my pedals were made from scrap exotic metal off the Titanic cabin! The more money i spend the better i am than others who don't. Get on my level, peasants! *also never left basement*

[@golz9785]

Quiet Giant - LOL. Got a good laugh here.

[@tonyaburckhardt4443]

@@golz9785 hear this year everything is keep on cancel cancel a non-us the the concerts it's really it's not good that you can sell stuff on us it's sad I'm I'm I'm sad because it's my birthday's Tonya burckhardt about pretty soon July 28th I'll be 48 on my my my birthday this summer and I hope Tonya Hometown tradition that doesn't be canceled at Bosque Verde so all my mom's going to call me and let me know if it is so if all of you heavy metal bands please come to my hometown and celebrate with us my birthday sorority this summer I hope you all can come heavy metal bands bring your girlfriends bring the band have some drinks have a good time and just laughing dance have a good time you love food party have a great time Danish Queen up Apple skier days

[@minerva2558]

Had me rollin'!! Wes is a fantastic guitarist and you're a good commentor if that's a word. Cheers.

[@scottwill19]

"oogabooga trees" sounds mildly racist my dude....

[@minerva2558]

@@scottwill19 are you being serious? Because I'm sure you know for a fact that there was absolutely zero racial intent in anything he said. At all.

[@vincentc3475]

There are so so much incredible and perfect guitar players on youtube's commentaries...

[@Toki420]

+lightsouthaha yep these people are morons Wes is actually a really good guitarist but that's what happens when you were at the top at one time people just hate

[@castle6660]

People are hating because Wes started shit talking Dream Theater

[@SethHesio]

This is cool.. He's taken the time to make it how he wants it, that's Frickin cool

[@JamiesonM]

Wes seems like a dude I could grab a coffee with and talk about guitar science without boring the other person haha

[@smaze1782]

Weird seeing him look, well, normal. Dude’s a hell of a guitar player.

[@genericproductions5165]

I completely agree with that philosophy. I've built and or modified about all 20 of mine at this point

[@chrisbrown3549]

Condition Orange 20guitars? Lmao..can u play ? Or 20 of em helps get you girls?

[@TheRedmage420]

I've modified every guitar I've ever bought, I feel you dude. Stock is never ever right, you have to adjust to personal preference.

[@soubuckeye]

People dogging on Wes for his tinkering and the visible scars forget two names who tinkered and built their own ugly guitars that have their scars: Brian May, and Edward Van Halen.

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

Plus Hendrix played a reverse handed guitar (RH guitar LH player) and had the back panel removed too. Note the back of the body on this when Wed flips it over 2:15

[@MattW05]

Don’t forget Mr. Les Paul himself!

[@jacobeldredge2956]

Willie Nelson.

[@mattyduncan4679]

Wes reminds me of the dude from “no country for Old men” and I like that.

[@digitalcurrencydude6496]

Dude is an under rated living legend! The whole band is

[@scotabot7826]

Your being sarcastic right? You have to be!!

[@paytonbaker6823]

4/5 are underrated. 1 plain sucks.

[@fitzgerald6466]

Payton Baker let me guess, it’s Fred who sucks right...?

[@jpablocr8]

Underrated for a 14 year old kid, these dudes were massive back in late 90's and early 2000's

[@jp8237]

not all the team , the singer is just ok average

[@6672rock]

Goes to show how little Jackson thought of Wes Borland. "Here Wes. Here's a throwaway guitar somebody didn't want, so it's either you or we burn it, because it's not worth our time and effort to build you a custom guitar from scratch."

[@Rosstafa]

+6672rock Apparently Jackson aren't great to their endorsed artists. They're quite cheap.

[@N3RFTHIS]

+Luis Avila Have you ever flipped a floyd rose? Fucking idiot.

[@N3RFTHIS]

***** You say he doesn't know what he is talking about...Clearly he knows exactly what hes talking. It's a lot of work and takes a lot of fucking around. I dont like Jackson guitars personally. But in what part of this video does he "not know what hes talking about". And this "cheap artist" is pretty fucking successful.

[@N3RFTHIS]

***** I didnt tell you you couldnt say anything. I responded to your comment saying he doesnt even know what hes talking about in this video..Which he clearly does if you know anything about about setting up guitars.

[@grabags2804]

+Narf if you dont like limp bizkit why are you watching this

[@pickletarts8196]

"I don't know why people are so crazy~" - Wes, 2013 1:12

[@scotabot7826]

Oh wow, such a moving use of the language. Mind bending thoughts dude! Right?

[@generalgrievous9877]

@@scotabot7826 I seen you in a bunch of threads shit talking musicians you have nothing on, why don't you spend your time and energy doing something that makes you happy instead of bitter and whiny?

[@cdwizzerd]

nice to see a dude real serious about his music. you can tell how into it he is, it's real rad.

[@markdalton3900]

Mr Borland you are one of my favorite guitarist you rock!

[@AkiraSpectrum]

Very interesting to see a pro-level guitarist heavily modding a guitar (changing a lefty to a righty). Very unique video :-)

[@srobert1838]

Wes was pure genius. His compositions and atmospheric, style of guitar playing were incredible. He takes the listener on a musically journey through dynamics, moods, unconventional rhythms and overtones. They are always fun to listen too. Even his customs provoked a feeling… he and his band were pure genius!

[@SL9SH]

It’s just sad how someone as big and famous as Wes Borland has to give explanations to the internet warriors

[@wingnutmcspazatron3957]

this guitar has so much soul in it..

[@COBHC8890]

I personally liked his signature Yamaha. js. Very classy looking guitar

[@charizardmaster13]

if anything the fact he had to work on it is even better. this shows his true love for guitar and making it his own and instead of just buying another 3000 dollar guitar he took a cheap one and made it his own. true passion for the craft and his music and thats what makes it awsome.

[@joepope5793]

I love Wes and i love his very unique approach to the instrument. His rhythm playing is so innovative and groovy. I actually really like LB's MUSIC. I just can't stand Fred Durst and his 6th grader notebook "lyrics." Sam, Wes and Jon should just have a band as 3 piece with Wes on vocals.

[@bishjb]

Agreed, also like his pursual of different tones

[@Bartez311]

bishjb Nah, the truth is, that he is just shitty guitarist. I don't hate him or LB but to be honest, I've never heard worse guitar player that would be so popular and overrated. He has ridiculous image, reaally bad technic and most of all f***g terrible tone. I don't get what you see in him guys :P

[@datdudevince2]

Bartez311 Who do you consider a good guitarist? I love his image,I guess he should look like every other person in music,right?

[@emilloparski]

Bartez311 First off, I should say I'm a huge WB fan. I'll admit that most of the things you're sayin about him are correct. It is true about his tone,it's true about his technique, but still he is not overrated, because he knows how to write songs. Most of the brilliant guitar players can't do it.

[@ZeCockOfTheWalk]

listen to bigdumbface. its wes borelands project. its weird and awesome.

[@charleschi843]

That bad boy went airborne in Chicago a few weeks ago. Rumor has it that 4 guys went home with pieces of it.

[@phantommlord]

His voice sounds like Ben stiller with a slight cold.

[@idiotburns]

So dope, someone returned that

[@johnnybickle4116]

I was going to say this is like what someone that has not made it would have to do... After reading your explanation, complete new respect and understanding. A true artist you are my friend... I love that guitar too, and all you put in it made it your work of art.

[@Nestalgica]

Damn you Mr. Borland for stealing the dreams of left-handed players!

[@michaelandtohniecain3421]

It's okay, I did that to a right handed Jackson so I guess we are even :P

[@mikakettunen7939]

i am left handed since birth but somehow translated into left handed drummer and right handed bass/guitar player - go figure

[@wingnutmcspazatron3957]

This guys fashion is slick. A gentleman at heart.

[@shahriarhaque915]

I am a big fan of you Wes. Searching for your other projects I discover this video. Now I find you're an engineer and a painter too. A genius artist is an understatement for you.

[@daniel514ish]

he is supprisingly not an asshole

[@NickyTBeats]

he is a asshole to his fans, check his instagram

[@68mrtroy]

That pickup looks like a Duncan - Invader. I have one in my Charvel. Love that pickup!

[@waderslc]

oh shit, I didn't know the floyd rose pins were supposed to be off center. I analysed the frequencies during a bend and saw that the notes didn't bend in unison with the other strings (notes detuned as the bend increased) so I tried to compensate by changing the bridge settings, but that just fucked up the intonation. so I figured that floyd roses just suck and never bought another one. I'm much happier with my Gretsch floating bridge. I've played some Jacksons with floating bridges that didn't have the detuning problem, but instead would never go back to the home position. My Gretsch works flawlessly and I like the tone I get from the hollow body even when playing with heavy distortion.

[@simonsmallhorne]

The pins aren't off centre on a Floyd. I think he was referring to the routed cavity because the sustain block is off centre.

[@Balkan_game]

Nobody can play "My Generation" like this man !!!!!

[@Almarad]

That's what I call a guitar with personality

[@ecaepevolhturt]

It just shows you; art is about fun not work. If you've got the passion, energy, soul, imagination, confidence, charisma and originality, you make art that lots of ppl enjoy.

[@bluebetta39]

awesome guitarist with great passion.

[@TravisOwens-s5q]

Big fan of you brother. Iconic sounds for the band. Awesome job. 😊

[@stupendous7848]

Limp Bizkit are fucking great man. I feel bad for people that don’t get where they’re coming from. I like them even more bc people hate them lol

[@harshman121092]

This is sick. My favorite guitar he’s played is the super rare orange Ibanez RG7, but I appreciate taking what’s in front of you and making it work.

[@bodybuildingDGE]

I don't know why people hate LB. Great fucking band, Fred Durst is a great front man as well...

[@TheRogueEmpire]

there are artists with way worse lyrical content then lb and they dont get half the shit lb does. and whats annoying about the singer? most of the hate i see about him is realy just because he's rapping and they dont like rap.

[@MadMetalShop]

Fred is what killed limp bizkit. Haven't you noticed hotdog flavored water was mostly hijacked lyrics from nine inch nails and others? He has no talent and just sounds whiney now. I was into them up till significant other then he just became too whiney for me stealing other people lines.

[@p0k7lm]

Wes you engineer your own solutions ,a rare quality thanks for the video , its encouraging to see people thinking and using their own electronics solutions again ! excellent !!

[@davidd837]

Dude, you are bad ass. A real professional who takes his craft very serious. Thank you!!!

[@vichernandez6206]

His creativity makes his guitar unique. No one can buy anything like it.

[@Soothing432]

"year of our lord " ... I love this dude he's sharp

[@jorgegalindo9256]

Wes is such a great musician, I believe he proved he can re-arrange anything and make it work

[@austincutty4548]

He didn't talk bout the pickup I think it's an invader which I'm thinking bout getting

[@seancollins8749]

+austin cutty get them, theyr're amazing. put one in my strat, sounds great

[@simonsmallhorne]

Yeah, it's definitely a Seymour Duncan Invader, I swap out all the bridge pups on my guitars for 'em. They're awesome and make your harmonics sound great!

[@dkyelak]

+austin cutty It is indeed an Invader. I had one and it actually grabbed the strings on dive bombs because the magnets are so strong.

[@RobyHaw]

great pick ups :)

[@skynet3d]

Don't get an invader. Worst pickup I ever owned. There's little to nothing you can't do with a SD JB. From blues to Grind, there's nothing it can't play. The invader I don't know what it's good for, it's just muddy and super compressed...

[@robg2104]

One of the coolest and most talented guys in music…hoping your album Crystal Machete gets released on vinyl at some point…your song The Cliffs gives me the chills every time I hear it…such a brilliant track

[@larastiegler7126]

Crystal Machete is available on Vinyl, at least it was

[@ChillyPhillyM]

Cool to watch/read Wes just being his kid self exploring with his guitar. Passion is key. But some people gotta hate. Guess it's just one of those days......

[@MarcDLange]

I feel like me and wes would have a sick jam. What a great player. I have tons of bangs and scratches on my guitar. It comes with ACTUALLY playing it. Keep up the good work ! You're a very inspiring player.

[@EGGJAZZ]

jeff goldblum

[@elementohsix]

Lol he does sound like him. But he can't touch jeff in his prime.

[@fastfootedone]

+EGGJAZZ with talent

[@Haddley333]

couldn't agree more with working on own guitars. I've never modded to your level but I've found it rewarding to work on guitars by myself and learn things about them. I also don't mind the wear and tear on the guitars as I play them. It adds character and feels more like mine.

[@tNoFallz]

Ridiculous hater comments

[@morrisdennis]

Limp bizkit is a excellent group 👌

[@shaun-ography]

"I don't know why some people are so crazy" oohhh wes the irony in that is lost on you

[@OlviMasta77]

Shaun Luxon He meant "Why throw away a perfectly good guitar?"

[@Big_Ben1988]

I love Limp Bizkit one of my favorite Nu-Metal bands

[@corneliuscrewe677]

I dig it. I love guitars with obvious modifications that are clearly for playing. One of my favorite personal guitars is a mutt Jackson Kelly I pieced together from eBay parts and stuff I had lying around. Ended up re-routing the Floyd Rose cavity with a hand chisel to fit an old 80’s Kahler trem system, recessed kinda like the one on Jerry Cantrell’s G&L. This reminds me of that one.

[@overthetop040411]

We need to protect this man at all costs. Wes is amazing

[@YaoEspirito]

Gay comment.. Add that he's underrated and a national treasure.

[@94SexyStang]

MAD RESPECT!!! Wes Never forgets the struggles of being poor(guessing since he's from Jacksonville FL).......it's nice to see someone that realizes Money doesn't buy you happiness, Creativity and being YOURSELF does.

[@DJEDzTV]

Love what he said at the end, I am exactly the same with my B.C.Rich, been my first electric guitar and had it over 12 years...Still love it and just did a complete hardware change and electronics.. Look after your instruments boys and girls and they will look after you.:)

[@thewedge8823]

LOL why does Wes get 2nd hand, B-stock returned Jacksons??? You would think since he's sponsored by them he would get any kind he wants right ?

[@podcastrightnow1897]

Because the rep knows him and the fact that he likes to tinker with stuff like that

[@chriskriaris2671]

Wes you are 100 percent right i agree. I have a huge collection of guitars.My favorite is a Paoletti da vinnci . Made from 200 year old wine barrels. Roasted ample neck. all enlays are olive wood.

[@ghostdog2041]

Good on him, but the whole time the only word rattling around in my head is "WHY?"

[@ramon2008]

ghostdog2041 too much time

[@craigneumann78]

Big fan, Wes. Met you and the band years ago in Detroit. Cool mods you made on that King V. Cheers mate.

[@impressthederek]

Great video. TotalGuitar doesn't always have to be about showing off the coolest guitar. Thumbs up for showing a guitar player's love for his guitar. =]

[@creativedesignsco2493]

Wes Borland i the guy Why I started to play Guitar, Thank you WES!

[@tjkong4381]

I can’t tell how many times I’ve watched this video. I love how Wes modifies his guitars and explaining what he did and why. Most people mod their guitars, either when they get them or during it’s life

[@Greencheese333]

I find it kind of rude that Jackson offered him a "flawed" guitars.

[@winterfrost99]

Greencheese333 I thought I was the only one!

[@Greencheese333]

There is a difference between randomly giving out a flawed guitar to anyone, and giving a flawed guitar to someone that endorses/and is endorsed by Jackson. That means he plays their guitars, and they pay him. Purposely giving a musician who works for you a flawed instrument, that would been thrown away, is far beyond rude, it's a slap in the face.

[@Greencheese333]

And we have come full circle. You went from responding to my comment, to a different topic all together. Don't waste my time or your time and reposed, because I won't.

[@POOKIE5592]

I just took it as Jackson saying they were going to throw them away or you can take them on the road and beat the sh*t out of them.

[@Greencheese333]

It may have been that.

[@XMathis]

This is one of the coolest looking guitars I have ever set my eyes on!

[@murdermuseum8280]

Welcome to the world of being left handed!!! We us left handeders have to do this all the time to right handed guitars

[@weixianng]

What pickups are those? Invaders?

[@Maggot2767]

+Wei Xian Ng i thought that too

[@fishboy6143]

Respect for getting your hands dirty Wes and making it your own, nice peice of engineering dude, gonna rewind and keep my eye out for this cool peice of kit 🤙👌🙏 all the best 🙂

[@julianmurillo6569]

kool i dig Frankenstein guitars

[@myrajesso1791]

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[@ferddnwampa234]

ALL HAIL THE KING ""V""

[@peterjohn2473]

Great video! He explains everything so well and is really knowledgeable. He should be a sales rep. Much smarter than most!

[@Janine.Najarian]

How do I make/get one of those pickup cavity covers? Serious question. Thanks :)

[@Janine.Najarian]

FaceInTheWindow lel virgin 4 life right here folks

[@kath1626]

The guitar looks like a work in progress and I love it!

[@baconbigbeats]

Imagine being the dude who returned this guitar over something small like that then go to a bizkit concert just to see Wes playing it.

[@MOAONAABE]

open springed hook attachment, ( its called a bridal snap)

[@joltron1865]

As a player ths is by far the most interesting of the me and my guitar interviews.

[@alderladybius9827]

i have a guitar brought around $120 and did lots of customization to get it better. im so much attached to it even now i have a $2000 guitars stocks.

[@Jer1ChoY2J]

Danger! a lot of haters here mate!

[@giuliostrammiello]

Wes is underatted guitarist! for me is the best guitarist in the scene of numetal!

[@Yakazas]

Jackson does not seem to have much respect for their artists, much less their customers.

[@172louis]

looks like fun project. Nothing better than tinkering around with stuff.

[@mikespillman3075]

The man works on his own guitars? I like him even more now....now Fred, that's something else.

[@icelord98]

What kind of Sunglasses is Wes wearing?

[@Screamer-tm6ly]

3:41 I like the way he says "screws". idk why

[@pistonhedd]

I remember back in the day when he used Ibanez, Head and Munky had convinced him to buy a 7 string from a New York music store and a few years later he started using PRS guitars, then had a signature Yamaha for a while.

[@thomaslewis7883]

could have gotten a cheap replacement top,rather then plug holes,but I admire him for doing some work himself

[@Mezziah777]

The Pro Matt Tuck signature had reversed headstock but they don´t make it anymore. They turn up pretty often on ebay and such though so give it a look.

[@rangerdoc1029]

Some of the grooviest riffs ever written.

[@amoney1421]

Some people are just jealous of success how do you dis wes boreland.... seriosuly.. What the fuck is wrong with this generation i hope all you kids get over your screamo phase and realize what TALENT is and not just mindless screaming

[@milfpatrol69]

+Benjamin Hutchinson it wasn't cool of him to do, but people should be allowed to say what they want. when wes is actually trying, he's remarkable. when wes is writing "the hate of my life", its rock n roll mcdonalds all over again. he's hit or miss these days, and when he misses its baaaad.

[@themechanix2311]

Wicked Vampire, limp bizkit "talent" lol