Must Have Guitar Rig Essentials

There's a ton of options out there so it's tough when you're building your first guitar rig to know what the essentials are. In this video I break down the gear I find is important for a well rounded guitar rig. Whether you're just starting out or you are trying to simplify your crazy pedal board, this video will help you narrow down those options and get to playing guitar.
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All the gear in this video is linked below:
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Power Supplies:
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Pedal Boards:
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0:38 Fender Telecaster
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1:10 Fender Blues Deluxe
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1:35 Vox Pathfinder
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1:43 Vox AC15
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1:59 Ibanez Tube Screamer
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2:13 Boss SD-1W
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2:31 Boss BD-2W
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2:57 ProCo Rat 2
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3:13 Boss DS-1
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3:39 Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff
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3:54 JHS Pedals Mini Foot Fuzz V2
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4:46 Electro-Harmonix Nano Holy Grail
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4:49 Fender Marine Layer
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5:15 Boss DD-7
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5:24 Electro-Harmonix Canyons
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6:20 Boss TR-2
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6:22 JHS Pedals Tidewater
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7:20 Way Huge Blue Hippo
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7:22 Boss CE-2w
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7:38 MXR Phase 90
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7:39 Electro-Harmonix Small Stone
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8:04 Voodoo Labs Micro Vibe
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8:08 Electro-Harmonix Good Vibes
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8:15 Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
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9:05 Boss TU-2
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9:29 Dunlop Cry Baby
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9:42 Electro-Harmonix Micro Pog
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10:00 TC Electronic Ditto Looper
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10:20 Earthquaker Devices Rainbow Machine
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10:42 Korg Miku Stomp
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Record Time:
The Beatles - Revolver
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Josh’s record player is by U-Turn Audio:
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#jhs #thejhsshow #guitarrig

[@jhspedals]

Follow us on TIkTok... You won't regret it 😜 www.tiktok.com/@jhspedals

[@dredzik]

I just picked up a reissue of Fender Blues Deluxe from a electronic pawn shop while on a trip. Am I a JHS princess now?

[@andreasdeutinger7319]

a stupid question: do you like it, if somebody sends you a record, uninvited, just so, for free? or is it-please don‘t!

[@giasnero666]

Spoon- Girls can Tell - not flashy or tricky equipment-wise (i think?) just brilliant

[@omnis0]

I dropped a pick in my acoustic. I turned it upside to shake it out, a ds-1 fell out

[@person1512]

I dropped a DS-1 in my acoustic. When I shook it out, two DS-1s fell out.

[@fhsjames]

@@person1512 I dropped two DS-1s in my acoustic. When I shook it out, a DS-2 fell out.

[@ariahwells9381]

@@fhsjames damn

[@timj41]

@nick z That’s pretty good

[@sidiox7857]

Don't we all?

[@riffwizardsupreme]

I just had my first prostate exam in 7 years, the physician found a DS-1.

[@jacobbrown1690]

drummer got mad at you?

[@toneleudy]

I fell off my chair When I Read this lol.thanks for the laugh

[@tylerdurden5122]

At least it wasn’t a full size wah...😩

[@JameMakesNoise]

I'm so confused, first prostate exam in 7 years? So is it your first prostate exam ever and you're 7 years old or did you have an exam 7 years ago.

[@ojusticeiro9395]

Ahahahahauauuahahahahahhahahahahha i am dead

[@csm6324]

So funny what you said about the DS1 distortion, I was an apprentice at the time and my journeyman told me to go and get some tools from the van, on the way to get the tools the owner of the fish factory i was doing the job at shouted over to me. He asked if I could take a few boxes of fish out to the loading bay for him and he said I can have anything I wanted from the old store room...various cardboard boxes full of old crap pretty much....so I sift through some old Christmas decorations and some old newspapers and plates ect and I come across a guitar pedal and it was the DS1 in pristine condition. I pull it out and go to ask the owner if could have it...he tells me it was his sons' who passed away recently and he said to me, you remind me alot of my son and I think it was meant for you. It was my first guitar pedal and I'll never get rid of it....

[@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888]

"alot". Idiot.

[@justinblair9661]

Very, very cool. Not only did you get a great pedal, but an awesome memory to go along with it!

[@csm6324]

Sorry my post wasn't up to your standards Simon. Must be a pretty sad life to go through KZbin comment sections and pick out grammatically incorrect sentences.

[@csm6324]

@@justinblair9661 yeah man, makes it sound even sweeter! 👍

[@alien9422]

@@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888 you saw this sweet memory and thought, fuck it, I’ll be a cunt?

[@MrAlexarctica]

Josh mentions 26 pedals in this video, and only two of them were JHS products. This is one of the many reasons that people love you, Josh.

[@docholliday7777]

I love this guy he has no problem promoting other pedals besides his own great job.

[@dodgecukc]

Was just about to say this. Guy clearly loves pedals and is confident that his pedals are good enough not to need the hard sell

[@tolvajakos]

he is modest enough to promote a RAT and not mention that he actually sells a RAT mod (which i want really bad).

[@markferguson3745]

But he's not stupid,; these are usually those clearly inferior to his own product.

[@11ciwi]

Although I'm pretty sure he's a secret Boss sales rep

[@neilpatrickhairless]

@@11ciwi not even mad if he is

[@adamunknown]

Funny....I just found ANOTHER Boss DS-1 in the park today

[@jamesallen5591]

LOL

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

My dog digs them up out in the yard all the time. He doesn't even play guitar yet. Something about lacking opposable thumbs or something, whatever.

[@mcbrodz1663]

WhoWouldWantThisName excuses he’s just shit

[@rangerdoc1029]

This is what happens with legalization.

[@squirelova1815]

I just inherited one myself from a second cousin. Everyone at the will reading knew what it was too.

[@adamgomori6789]

"The most important aspect of picking out an electric guitar is that you're having fun playing it and it makes you want to play more" - everyone liked that.

[@abbiknell6733]

what i love about josh is that he doesn’t only push his line but promotes other companies gear too. just goes to show he actually cares about the player, not the just the business.

[@ahchv]

I wish they promoted more!!! Hard to know this lineup sometimes

[@badcomma]

Because Josh is so generous and complimentary to his friends and competitors in the pedal game, this channel is essential for a KZbin guitarist. And his weird sense of humor is adjacent to mine.

[@doppelmeyer]

This dude is an A level talker. No cuts, no hesitation, relaxed, funny without trying to be, and informative!

[@Chrisp_az]

Lots of live experience! Well said.

[@user-et8se3od1p]

I should have met him a little earlier.

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

I find his rather snooty 'I know better than you' manner slightly grating, like coarse sandpaper on bare skin.

[@Danumurti18]

Professional salesman he is

[@jhoso7126]

Yes!

[@therealandrew185]

Most of these aren't really "essential" All you really need is the Miku

[@chubbypapaya]

amen

[@retratosybodas]

hahahaha True that!

[@FloodPlain]

best comment on the page!!!

[@davidbrock5435]

A Miku into an Erathquaker Afterneath is amazing

[@fourortwelvestrings]

Right? Once you use a Miku you're never going to want another pedal.

[@bostaflamejante1308]

Yes. Distortion, modulation and echo effects are temporary. Miku is eternal

[@aidanyoung9133]

I was real disappointed that the Miku didn’t make an appearance in the closing jam.

[@mikeroberts817]

Album with basic stuff: Slanted and Enchanted (Pavement). Great songwriting + Guitar + Rat + Amp = enormously influential indie rock record.

[@resistor27]

Great album

[@jmax9]

One of the best.

[@NoCoverCharge]

a big muff is all you need...no guitar just hold the muff and scream

[@dagan5698]

"a big muff is all you need" so your mom must be a pro

[@NoCoverCharge]

@@dagan5698 lol... Yes so true

[@NoCoverCharge]

My mom has a giant muff

[@jamietaylor8663]

No Cover Charge lol wtf mate

[@matthewlemke5310]

@@NoCoverCharge that's hot.

[@michaelchristie1252]

The numbers on his shirt is how much all the pedals cost combined

[@jorgetome7089]

It's for collection

[@melissa3920]

They are rpm speeds for turntables. Retro vinyl.

[@arihammond6372]

Fringold Sixfingers r/whooosh

[@abhishekdalvi7288]

It's the Fibonacci sequence

[@MintStiles]

@@abhishekdalvi7288 er... I can has the math? How is that, LOL, what?

[@moronsmorons8913]

Best thing about this channel is the positive approach. Watching it, is always like coming to a good place, having a nice cake and a good cup of tea.

[@jdmoney1000]

Your demo song at 11:20 was a brilliant way to demonstrate the combination of pedals effectively used....Nice presentation!

[@DIGITAL7Media]

I absolutely love this song....

[@1969RestlessNative]

I come back every once in a while just to hear it, especially the countryish bit

[@sergiocordero5213]

He has a whole pedal company and shows a few of them other than promoting them on every effect. That's being a nice guy

[@dominikweber4305]

Not like Tyler with his PRS mania

[@inseparabletheband]

He's the real deal, which is why I recommend JHS more than any other pedal for basic sounds.

[@gagslovedotcom]

I know, you'd think he'd at least demo his version of some of the pedals! He is the real deal.

[@chrisanderson2368]

Confidence in his products.

[@lukelim5094]

@@gagslovedotcom jyst bought his pedal. Dude is lime wow

[@jonlohrenz5446]

My favorite Minimalist album: Nick Drake’s Pink Moon.

[@GEAsolar]

Amen.

[@LEgoiste]

Great call, Hats by Blue Nile too, Spirit of Eden by Talk Talk.

[@johnnyhurst3108]

Five Leaves Left also! Pink Moon with Robert Kirby's beautiful strings

[@marlycruse5921]

So good! The track Harvest Breed is so good. I only wish it was 10x longer! I could listen to it all day!

[@craigreardon3914]

From the morning is beautiful. One of my favourite songs to play when I can be bothered to tune to the tuning.

[@DruNature]

DAMN the snare sound is KILLING it in the final recording. noice! drummers who also play guitars unite!

[@evenorris3004]

For the people who just want to see the basics: 1. Overdrive 2. Distortion 3. Fuzz 4. Reverb 5. Echo / Delay 6. Tremolo 7. Modulation 8. Tuner Bonus Pedals: 1. Wah 2. Micropog 3. Looper

[@pastaway3620]

Thx🖤

[@aldrinfaustino3369]

Thx

[@theghostoferictheactor9808]

Pretty soon granular delay is gonna be 1 on the list and overdrive is gonna be last

[@garlowloke]

Fake news! He left out the most important pedal of all. Miku!!!

[@iyiolaifemiposi603]

@@garlowloke which is what?

[@tonymattsson7385]

For the beginner, i'd go with a 1952 telecaster, a period correct Tweed Deluxe and that Miku pedal. That's essential.

[@rhynhardtk]

Nah. Fanned-fret nine-string, the speakers from an old hi-fi and super-aggressive ring modulation.

[@barsonrebarb7893]

@@rhynhardtk dont forget the line six spider

[@rhynhardtk]

@@barsonrebarb7893 And a variety of partial capos. Oh! And a single Jellifish pick.

[@Bomber848480015]

Which would only set you back about $15K perfect for any beginner.

[@edrodrigues3939]

@@rhynhardtk Yes, all new players should start playing using a ring modulator as it only gets better as you move on from there......

[@jonathandenney7684]

Man, you could push your own product exclusively with these lists, and be completely justified and put on a great show. The fact that you don’t really shows how much you love pedals as a whole, and that you really only care about your viewers learning the unbiased truth about how things work. That’s the reason I love this channel, and the reason I dig your stuff. The day my Morning Glory leaves my board is the day the sun explodes.

[@joelek19]

Thought the same thing ^^

[@mrking1629]

Don't be fooled, he's like a weed seller outside a school yard selling you a gateway drug. next thing you're hooked on harder stuff looking for your next fix, sucking off truckers behind some bins round the back of some dingy bar just to fund a stymon big sky.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

@@mrking1629 That's when Nick shows up with a Panther Cub for you. Yup, we're onto them though.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Josh is almost TOO classy.

[@henkhendriks5983]

Chris King Best commend i ever read

[@TiagoLeonor23]

Spiderland by Slint is amazing for such a simple production

[@xyu2198]

yes! basically nothing but cleans and distortion

[@HeBleedsBlack]

Dont forget a noise gate or suppressor. Really need one if you're gonna play loud with an OD or distortion, and especially if your stacking that gain :)

[@kangaroofoot]

“Cus if you play your favorite color, it sounds better.”

[@Ohfukmoment]

Billy Corgan would agree

[@zacthompson7419]

exactly

[@daddyosink4413]

It gets confusing when you have too many green or blue pedals..... I have stepped on the wrong ones in low light settings after I have slung my glasses off..... meh, whatever.

[@kangaroofoot]

@@daddyosink4413 Screw, ride it out lol

[@daddyosink4413]

@@kangaroofoot yep! If you commit to it no one knows it was a mistake🤘

[@WickedCitizen]

I play exclusively with the Hatsune Miku pedal.

[@afrocoolio25]

A must have. I'm like 90% sure that was the pedal that George Harrison used to record Something off Abbey Road.

[@jamietaylor8663]

CoJo just one?

[@redcomn]

I got one inside a loop of synth with metalzone..... Of course tuned with boss tu1000

[@Cheeseboiga]

I highly recommend running a Metalzone into that.

[@Seventysongs]

only with him? I would like to hear your music

[@solopianoamico...6719]

Not only the content brought is very good, but the guy's attitude is one of a kind here on KZbin. I hope the channel grows, cheers!

[@davidholden4543]

Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” album is a freaking sonic orgasm that has so many subtle yet powerful sounds. All of this crafted back on the 70s. It’s all about tasteful craftsmanship no matter what genre you play.

[@Marco-HidalgoMusicRecords]

SO... ALL THE ESSENSIALS THAT YOU SAY I NEED ARE: OVERDRIVE DISTORTION FUZZ REVERB DELAY TREMOLO CHORUS PHASER HARMONICS VIBE FLANGER AND OFCOURSE A TUNER I´LL START SAVING TO TRY TO AFFORD ALL OF THESE!!! LOL

[@ers4415]

don't forget the Miku

[@Mertztillithurts]

Zoom EFX3. Has all the above for the price of maybe 3 of above at most. Only multiFX I ever liked. Just gotta know yer signal chain to avoid it sounding like shit.

[@Mertztillithurts]

@@ers4415 I'll pass on the $500 anime singer, thanks.

[@ricklewis5804]

Marco González - HIDALGO RECORDS And a compressor pedal.

[@owenmasters4365]

Don’t forget a boost

[@grrggrrg4805]

11:46 Ah yes. The humble drummer. A true rig essential.

[@thatellipsisguy8984]

That hat ain't humble...

[@simonmarcotte2432]

My Record Time minimal rig answer : People think of John Frusciante as the guy with the gigantic pedalboard from which he draws complex sonic textures. But back in '91, his rig for the landmark album Blood Sugar Sex Magik was minimal. Basically it consisted of a wah pedal, a chorus and a distortion. (WH10, DOD FX65-not his usual Boss CE-1- and a DS-2.) These are still part of his core sound, even on the new 2022 singles. There you go! Minimal rig = Legendary sound. Thx Josh!

[@luisortega9126]

And a dyna comp for his bssm tone

[@johnf.r6658]

Californication era guitar tone is awesome too and he used a few pedals even to play live, pretty awesome

[@JonadanandtheFreaks]

For BSSM era it was the DS1

[@AbelLabel]

I love how professional is the production quality in both the video and the audio stuff! Coolness squared!

[@josuesamaniego182]

This is nothing new to me but I like you that much Josh that I’ll watch this just for you.

[@SoulMarc]

I feel just the same.

[@danieljensen2626]

The Miku sounds an awful lot like Animal Crossing music.

[@Ortizsensei]

I was gonna say that 🤣

[@mattbaker3765]

Or the turret song from Portal

[@probablyahorse1389]

Right? Now I kinda want one

[@AxelAlexK]

It does. Would love to get one but they cost as much as a mid range guitar, lol.

[@Ottophil]

@@AxelAlexK you would get bored fast anyway

[@YourBroL]

I love the fact that he builds these himself and still just tells you to pick the colour you like, because that sounds better. Legend.

[@sferguson1130]

Just found this channel today and have been binging all evening. I love being able to put a face to the pedals, and I love what you’re doing with this channel. ✌️

[@russianvideovlogguy]

wow when you play that song - i have to be honest - i did not expect that. that song you wrote is actually pretty amazing

[@sindrekielland9500]

Joy Divisions "Unknown Pleasures".

[@markferguson3745]

Right on.

[@CurlyTop1492]

"Go into guitar stores and get your hands on guitars, amps, and a bunch of pedals" Cries in 2020 ;(

[@anthonyward8587]

The Cars first album was minimalistic, but, wonderful.

[@rasanto_s9716]

fav minimalist album: The Will To Death - John Frusciante Happy Birthday, Frusciante!

[@michaelbell1204]

I've been listening to Will to Death for weeks on end now. LOVE this album! John Frusciante is so good

[@Dwolfmusic]

Hell yeah

[@edenbeats.8569]

And he is back. I like TWTD but I prefer Curtains myself.

[@michaelkeenan6520]

Nailed it.

[@v0Xx60]

I need a Miku for my harsh noise rig.

[@v0Xx60]

@iain schmaloer so do I, I'm only half joking about wanting one for that purpose XD

[@orlock20]

What they need is a metal version. If the metal singer is just going to mumble growl, one might want to just get a Miku Metal pedal instead.

[@hoboroadie]

I wonder what could be done post pedal to render Miku-Chan a little more authoritatively.

[@hoboroadie]

My ivog has been awol for a couple months, dig it out, get some octave thing going...

[@jmwicked]

You definitively should try a Mooer LoFi Machine ;) (not the same thing as the Miku at all, but great for harsh noises !)

[@kp-ce1uk]

this might be the best youtube video I've ever seen. great info, demos, editing, song. this should be in a textbook for "how-to-youtube"

[@note_finger]

my rig consists of a Twin Reverb, a squier affinity with upgraded 60's pick-ups, and a fuzz factory, and tape echo pedal... that is all, simplicity at it's best

[@santinosings]

I respect this guy so much for removing his ego and still loving his craft

[@kobalt_ren01]

0:04 Using the shirt as a set of RGB values gets a really nice dark blue.

[@lukecreel7293]

Kobalt vinyl playback speeds, rpms

[@amritjanardhanan]

Now I see!

[@kobalt_ren01]

Yep, but that blue is really nice, too.

[@mitchinatr7093]

Kinda navy blue. Almost like the color of jeans.

[@smackyfrog6046]

Your name is Kobalt. Talking about the color blue is your game.

[@noi5emaker]

For me, an essential element is a volume pedal. It was the first pedal I bought 35 years ago and still can't live without one. Volume swells with a delay is my favourite sound. It's also great for plugging in a tuner and switching off the amp when changing guitars. You can even sneak in a buffer to keep your signal strong.

[@lincolnmmitchell]

So much food here. Info, philosophy, recommendations, original music, humor, just so good!

[@vonmilash823]

Josh and Brian Wampler are real straight shooters... guys with honor and integrity. They're about the craft, not just their own products.

[@dreyn7780]

Wrong. Clearly WAZA only works with WAZA products. I left this industry cause of the 1000's of lies every minute and you idiots believe all those lies.

[@ts4gv]

you can’t say that with certainty Von

[@anonemouse1470]

@@ts4gv what can you say with certainty

[@ts4gv]

@@anonemouse1470 When it comes to internet personalities, not much at all really

[@Tmoe101022]

This video started a $2000 board over a year ago .... freaking got me hooked on pedals .... and here i am back again over a year later

[@thatellipsisguy8984]

But are you having fun..?

[@benallmark9671]

I hear ya , it’s another addiction within the guitar addiction. Crazy isn’t it

[@pedrobecerra3617]

i wanted to tell you that i discovered your channel two months ago and i ended up watching a lot of videos about essentials and 101 videos, i bought the Behringer Tube Monster and the RAT dist and couldn't be happier. Thanks for your work!!

[@leascaart]

I'm always impressed with Josh's playing.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

Even when it came to demoing you’re Tremolo or the Boss, you chose to demo and feature that Boss unit. Surely it’s admirable quiet self confidence to know your stuff is good, and comfort in that fact to feature a different brand product by no means diminishes the worthiness of your own product. Once again, well done to be much more than just a salesman for your own stuff.

[@Kapiwolf123]

well it's more likely because nothing compares to BOSS

[@carsondoesstuff3487]

Gotta love it when a guy recommends buying pedals from companies other than his own. Much respect.

[@futur_sunds]

What I love about this channel is how they don’t just advertise themselves just to advertise themselves. I mean they’re doing guitar gear vids and they literally never use anything of theirs unless it makes perfect sense to use it. So much respect.

[@pinoypaully]

You answered every questioned I ever had on pedals. Thank you!

[@diego2112gaming]

Essential Pedals: Boss FZ-2. Tune to A#. ??? Play Dopethrone. Profit.

[@adamszuszkiewicz1709]

This is the only way

[@koffieverslaafde627]

Diego2112Gaming use gibson (or gibson like) guitars for wizard

[@zankfrappa6427]

I've seen one of those in my life and the thing is a monster it's so sick

[@diego2112gaming]

@@koffieverslaafde627 Get a copy of a Gibson. Mark Agnesi will come after you and break your legs in your sleep if you play too authentically! And Evan Yeah Man, yeah man (pun intended) I want an FZ-2 so friggin' bad (and yes, you should read that as "Eff Zed Two").

[@zacthompson7419]

play some pumpkins

[@hearpalhere]

Fugazi's 13 Songs is a great example of simple guitar equipment making amazing sounds!

[@jimlaws3985]

FUGAZI is AMAZING!!

[@liamjordan5948]

Josh, you’re such a legend. Thanks for all you do, have done and will do!

[@chilidogcowboy]

I think that you are one of the brightest minds and most delightful personalities on the ENTIRE INTERNET! Rock on sir.

[@anidemolimacnauj]

His playing is so tasteful

[@rars0n]

I thought the Beatles were overrated until I heard "Tomorrow Never Knows." I've never heard a song so amazingly ahead of its time.

[@L4SERB0Y]

... 'within you without you' elevates my pinea every time

[@ryanash8316]

The sheer amount of good songs also helps earn them their rank. Their 200th best song is probably as good as most bands best.

[@rars0n]

@@bitchesstiches I knew that they had used tape loops of various sounds, but I didn't realize they were constantly looping and fading in and out. What blows my mind the most about that is just the fact that the looping sounds all feel in sync throughout the song. I love that the mix itself is a performance, it definitely gives the song more character. Alessandro Cortini does something similar with a 4-track cassette recorder. He uses tape loops to turn the 4-track into an instrument: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2KlgWeGmp2cj80 I love this kind of stuff. Thanks for linking that video!

[@rars0n]

@@bitchesstiches Also, I'm not sure if you're familiar with the song "Setting Sun" by the Chemical Brothers, but "Tomorrow Never Knows" instantly reminded me of it. It's like they invented a form of techno decades before it became a thing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmaxiWR8eJJqY9k

[@winstonsmith2419]

I was lucky enough to grow up in a home saturated w Beatles. I never understood why people would hate them, dislike them or even just be ambivalent about them. They are at the root of almost everything that has come after. It almost doesn't matter what you put to the test, eventually going back through its evolution, you will find that the seed came from them. For the longest time I thought that there was a section of society that was musically deformed, underdeveloped, or maybe just so pretentious that they would put their own ego in a position to try and eclipse this musical gift that we had received. That was the only way I could explain "Beatles hate." Anyone that grew up w the Beatles knows exactly what I'm talking about. But then recently I figured it out: its not that man is naturally malicious or so self destructive that it would purposely denigrate the musical harbingers of love; no, its that some of us are "delayed." Some of us just haven't been exposed to enough of their music to see that hating the Beatles is like kicking yourself in the "music balls." Your comment about 'Tomorrow Never Knows" is a perfect example... If you like that song, I humbly suggest you look into it's history, and how it was based on a mixture of John Lennon's study of the "Egyptian Book of the Dead" and the beginnings of his explorations into LSD. If you choose any of the 3 subjects mentioned: Lennon, EBotD, or LSD, and begin an honest and brave research project, you will have firmly set foot on the path to the greater truth of the universe and greater existence at large... That's the beauty and true existential import of the Beatles, they are a smaller fractal manifestation of the greater beauty and love that our universe and all of creation is, and possibly even a microcosmic model of creation itself! Anyway, welcome to the the more beautiful and pure understanding of love, music, and reality in general! It makes me happy to see you here! and let me be the first to congratulate you and wish you well on the most beautiful and amazing journey, to which you have found the door. If you decide to walk through, I feel that you probably cancel out the karma of some frightened authoritarian deceiver somewhere that has just manipulated some poor soul into believing that its "not cool" to like the Beatles, and thus set them back musically and spiritually by an unknown but seemingly catastrophic degree. I hope that you continue on your path and possibly show the way to someone else; thats the only way we are gonna get out of this world "alive." I apologize for the lengthy response, and assure you that I'm not some sort of "Masonesque" zealot. I just know that the road to our salvation and a more utopian society is going to come from everyday people, like us, making conscious decisions to set down our divisions and embrace the beauty of music, art, and all other creative acts. Best wishes and regards to you my friend. -C

[@YoungMasterpiece]

What a great video. Even knowing I need to start buying pedals from scratch because mine got stolen, I enjoyed this like they were here at home with me. I love you man.

[@jhspedals]

oh no!

[@alexandrn5519]

you're actually really good at guitar. it is pleasant to hear your song jams. thanks for ton of great gear info all the time

[@joshs5135]

The BD-2 is underrated in my opinion. I’ve played everything from blues to deathcore with it. By far one of the most versatile pedals I’ve ever played

[@enjoybrad81]

Agreed! I stack mine before an EQD Plumes (tubescreamerish) for my lead tones and use the BD-2 for all the edgy stuff in between. Love it!

[@joshualawrence5041]

@@enjoybrad81 I have mine before a plumes as well! With a super overdrive before it

[@theghostoferictheactor9808]

@@enjoybrad81 I like putting my plumes before it. Turns into a really transparent distortion level overdrive. Plumes with the clean boost in front of overdrives just gives it an incredible nasty bite that is different than a lot of standard boost pedals. I’m gonna try the bd2 before the plumes though. Do you use the TS mode or the more compressed and dirtier mode?

[@enjoybrad81]

@@theghostoferictheactor9808 I might have to try that, again! I'm not sure which mode it is, but I have it on the 3rd one. With the drive and level at about 9 o'clock.

[@keithpennington6141]

@@enjoybrad81 I just got the plumes and I have the BD-2, I’m absolutely going to try that!!! I have them the other way around right now.

[@RichardSeal]

Great advice for new guitarists and building a solid rig here. Gotta say tho, the drumming on that track at the end was awesome!

[@sandy.redding]

+1! Just started thinking about a pedal rig. This is just what I needed to see.

[@StephenSgro]

I agree with your drumming comment. Actually, the guitar was excellent too. The two of you sound really tight.

[@jagutron]

yep

[@juandefektor]

Josh, thank you very much for your videos. I have found a new illusion in the guitar thanks to the effects and paying attention to the audio. Thanks to this video I have acquired a vox ac15 and it is a marvel

[@MB-en3do]

Revolver is a great album. I agree with you, it's nice to listen to music before things got so complicated. I'm a bit of a purist and love earlier recordings from guys like Chuck Berry, early Eric Clapton (Bluesbreakers), Mick Taylor... those guys played straight into the amp and nothing was lacking. My rig preference is a small Fender tube amp with a Blues Driver, Boss GE-7, Joyo Atmosphere reverb pedal and a tuner pedal

[@noahzeidman508]

Came for advice on downsizing my board, left feeling like I probably can keep it the way it is. Killer jam at the end!

[@CraigFlowersMusic]

You wanted to know about a minimal album. Remember The Presidents of the United States of America? The guitarist only played with three strings, and the bassist only played with two strings. And the drummer was left handed but played a right handed trap set with his arms uncrossed. I just always thought of that as wonderfully minimal, if only in production and not songwriting.

[@peterpansie5]

Craig Flowers The first album was recorded with with just a fender amp and a Russian big muff too

[@CraigFlowersMusic]

Well there you go. I think we have a winner.

[@gfunkk]

@@peterpansie5 the drums in that first album are heaven. one of my favorite records of the 90's

[@charlesandrewmoore8699]

Those guys' neverending sense of humor and ability to weave beautiful little stories is mind blowing. Does anyone recall the missing middle part of their old motto? "Six hands, five strings... one nation under god." I can't seem to dig up the rest anywhere.

[@CraigFlowersMusic]

I had a Russian big muff pi. I liked it. Not as much as the american, but it had its place. Very nice to know, as if I needed to love that album more.

[@redfoxse7en52]

The DS1 comment is so true. First pedal I ever owned and its definitely the one I've seen the most.

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Really appreciate all the work you put into these very informative videos, and I really like your guitar chops too! Thanks...

[@PooNinja]

Black Sabbath’s first album was truly wicked and it’s still one of my favorites 🤘🏽

[@stompboxcoverband9404]

My favorite Sabbath album.....yes even more than Paranoid lol

[@paulieBMX]

"Take my breath away" on the Miku? I love you, man.

[@daniilbondar7895]

best overview of how to use the pedals I've seen. Thanks!

[@keithspillett5298]

I LOVE the Revolver album, great choice. I've only just discovered your channel, and I'm a TOTAL convert. I also love it that you don't just 'widdle' pointlessly in your demos 😊😊😊😊

[@tvalla]

OD, Distortion, Fuzz, Reverb, Delay, Tremolo, Chorus, Phaser, Univibe, Flanger. Bonus: Tuner, Wah, Octaver. I needed a checklist for my wannabe ultimate pedalboard haha Saludos desde Chile🇨🇱

[@samward9641]

Important pedal to any rig is the EQ pedal. I don't know how I ever lived without it!!

[@dutch9357]

Tom Russell’s Aztec Jazz. 2 dudes with acoustic guitars, and the Norwegian Wind ensemble. Recorded live. Thad Beckman absolutely kills it on the guitar and the songs are amazing. One of those albums I didn’t really like the first time I heard it, then realized I couldn’t live without. I bought my copy from Tom Russell himself after a show. Super cool guy, and one of my favorite song writers.

[@67Jimbob]

Alone And Acoustic by Buddy Guy and Junior Wells is exactly that but it's also a masterpiece of quiet intensity. It's not flashy, it's very chill, all done with great artistry. I never get tired of hearing it. Love your vids, I learn a ton.

[@MajicFreeman]

a record without flashy production or fx but just damn good writing and performing is Grace by Jeff Buckley

[@ryanboshell6124]

Majic Freeman very well said man!

[@ummagumma7826]

"everyone in your family knows what this is"

[@eronackerman565]

lol'd at that one

[@ngannon80]

everyone in my family knows EXACTLY what it is!! ha ha!! Thanks for the great comment!! I bet E Fude is fun at parties!! :)

[@xavierpilasi8687]

Great video, what I enjoyed the most was the drums mixing on the final track, great great sound.

[@michaelmattson3515]

It’s great to hear melody again. Thanks for the links.

[@plaguehater13]

Favorite minimalist album: Elliot Smith's Either/Or.

[@enjoiandrew69]

Or basement on a hill

[@harveycan5820]

Either/Or - - desert island album. He never did a better one!

[@diggydude5229]

Coincidentally, JHS featured "Figure 8" in another one of his videos.

[@1080kk]

The Cars debut album is great. Minimal and iconic and so uniquely Cars.

[@Waytooold848]

Such a cool channel and host. Some of the content with PG is like a sitcom. Thanks for the knowledge and laughs. Gonna go practice now

[@EduAlexification]

That song at the end is beautiful!! Thank you so much!

[@stevewebertampainvestments2097]

10:42 mark is without a doubt the best part, all guitarist need to pay attention.

[@denisorourke4444]

I love this guy because he's not a "true bypass" snob. I *love* Boss pedals!

[@chrisll21]

Thanks to you, I am encouraged to try this year with varied and cheap pedals, I have a year to save and check which are my essentials, thanks man

[@lect0n7]

The Telecaster (originally the _broadcaster)_ started as the _Snakehead_ in 1949… I have several telecasters ranging from 1959, to 1968, 1969, and a 2009…they’re incredible guitars…

[@Makeebel21]

Bob Dylan's debut album...just a boy with his guitar and harmonica. Captivating all the way through.

[@OneClipAtATime]

Can’t believe I’m just finding this guy now! I’ve seen his little rectangular pedals at my local guitar shop over the years but didn’t know about his channel. Love the humour, love the explanations, and love the “record time” segment. One video in, and I’m hooked. Subscribed. Cheers!

[@thecharlieramirez]

That jam at the end was amazing.

[@adehorton7287]

Amazingly inspiring and insightful video Josh! 🤘🏻

[@vinceroberts445]

Rubber soul along with revolver are imo two of the best albums ever recorded. What's great about you is you give credit where credit is due instead stroking your own ego with what you build. Its impressive. Btw, your products are top notch and thank you for the modest approach.

[@JayAyers]

10:52 That Miku stomp really ... took my breath away 😎

[@Piratesteve81]

This channel is great. Glad I stumbled upon it. Love the humor.