Pete Thorn's Pedalboard 2014 Part 1

I wrote this song to demonstrate my "new" pedalboard, I've made a bunch of changes... This is Part 1, featuring a song I wrote with some distinct tones to demo the board. Part 2 will be done soon!
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[@PeteThorn]

Hey I'm stoked, this sucker got 6000 views in 24 hours! Thanks for watching guys!

[@PeteThorn]

Andrew Ward thanks Andrew!! I appreciate it!

[@seshboy]

Fantastic sounds there Pete! Can't wait for part 2.

[@TheExtremsteR]

that's because you earned it , hey from Israel!!

[@Tone2town]

I will watch again. Too!

[@fanoboss]

I felt the music, great job and thank you

[@PeteThorn]

Guys sorry i haven't done a PT2 yet, just slammed with work and stuff. Thanks for watching, I'm stoked you guys are interested in this stuff!

[@EuanH91]

No worries, Pete! It's pretty rare for a musician to ever be 'slammed with work' so I think we can let you off ;)

[@AudioWonderland]

As killer as this is I think I like the previous one a little better. I just have to have the MXR Phase/Flange effects

[@RunawayThumbtack]

I came for the pedalboard, and I stayed for the tasty song you put together. Hearing you play is inspiring; I like your melodic sensibilities.

[@heliobluesrock]

Take your time! I'll be waiting anxiously! :D

[@BIG-NEPENTHA]

ciao pete ,pedal new bellissima perfect!!!

[@frankjaeger24]

10 years in and this video still blows my mind

[@bellamiso1]

Pete your playing is immediate and direct; from the heart to the fingers. Wonderful and soulful. I believe you have conquered many major challenges and have risen to the heavens in a stunning fashion as this composition brilliantly and vividly demonstrates. The depth of the beauty of your phrasing, technique, tone, effects selection, amplification and guitar choices speak volumes to what you have experienced and comes through you being one with the guitar. Very unique. A master. Congratulations and thank you for the inspiration.

[@PeteThorn]

Bellamiso Nesario Too kind and thoughtful, thanks so much!

[@bobayersquebec]

Pete your playing , your gear make me feel like nobody but at the same time i want to be better player and buying gear like one pedal every week, your such a inspiration and i like you strait personality, no game, direct to the point, no bullshit, i like that, i just discovered Pete Thorn since couple weeks and your a inpiration a a generation of serious musician. May god make more peoples like you all over the internet and real world. Peace

[@Fezzler61]

THAT, my friends, is guitar playing.

[@dapperdanman1956]

Still one of the finest examples of music ever created! CHEERS PETE!

[@boconn713]

I have, without exaggeration, seen this over 20 times. Pete Thorn, thank you. You are amazing! Thank you for your videos. You have re-inspired me and I needed it. Thank you!

[@PeteThorn]

thanks Brian! :)

[@TheSRVexp]

Thanks Mr. Pete Thorn. That was awesome! I have a re-newed energy to tackle my pedal board rubics cube with!

[@musicman78626]

and this is "just" a demo. What a wonderful gifted (and hard working) Pete is.

[@PeteThorn]

Brent Sumner Thanks Brent!

[@mudwiser1391]

It never fails Pete, when I watch one of your videos I am inspired to play.

[@BelchevKalin]

Milk and honey for all gear heads including me! Thanks Pete! Amazing sounds and playing as usual!!!

[@jeroenkooij6274]

Still listening to this 5 years later, should be on a record.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

I don't give a damn about any of those pedals but your playing is so good it's insane. You play with so much melody and feel, and accuracy it's a pleasure to listen to you bro. You are an extra-ordinary talent man, just amazing.

[@hrp66]

Always turn back to listen your sounds and playing... You are simply AWESOME! Can't wait for the part. 2 Pete!

[@The6550s]

EXCEPTIONAL. I expect nothing less from Mr. Thorn.

[@bluebrowne13]

Fabulous song. Made me think of my Dad...got kind of emotional too. Brilliant job Pete - LOVE IT!

[@scott37040]

Just now seeing this one. Wow! Such magnificient tones layered upon one another! Fabulous!!!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@PringleJD]

Some of the best...thanks for putting it out there!! Great tones

[@audionutmike]

I absolutely love the melody of that song, Pete! Amazing song and those tones are simply amazing. Thanks for sharing that with us!

[@razhua]

what an awesome song! I keep coming back to listen to it again and again

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks Eduardo!

[@AudioWonderland]

Rack Systems always do an amazing job of putting your stuff together. There is a reason they are the best by all accounts. Hopefully one day I will have the bank to have them build my board for me.

[@5tattoo69]

have watched this over and over just for the song. Love your work mate...

[@ozanakdemir9512]

it just amazes me to see a creative musician such as yourself, capable of creating songs each time you review a pedal. Well done Pete!

[@harrisonhein1287]

Great song pete I'm 14 and it Took me a full week of listening to the song to learn it fully. It's introduced so many great techniques to my playing so thanks.

[@rafael_sampaio]

Pete I come back to this video at least once a year, one day that part 2 will come I'm sure of it 😂

[@bggouvea]

I could listen to you all day. IMO...one of the best complete musicians around today. Your videos add quality to my learning. Bless you pete : )

[@PeteThorn]

:)

[@jeremyvincent4303]

Pete, I have always enjoyed your humility and professionalism. Great work man!

[@zpplvgn]

I do not care how you do this, but we want PART 2 before the end of 2021

[@QuistJam]

Majestic guitar tones - WOW Pete!!

[@taikoking1]

This is where the pros leaves the armatures behind. Simply amazing!

[@evanlundgren4799]

Man I never get tired of watching that video. A true inspiration of master guitar prowess and skills. Not to mention a killer board that's set up completely perfect and unique. You make tap dancing on those pedals look easy and fun, hardly a chore or unnecessary like so many are afraid of or complain about. Thank you sir. ;)

[@PeteThorn]

+Evan Lundgren Thanks Evan!

[@DistinctAndReticent]

Nobody jams like Thorn. Best man rockin!

[@Studio_19]

So Awesome!! Major Chills Man! I get the chills hearing all of the chord progressions, layers, dynamics and the tones. It's pure bliss!! Thank you Pete for all of your inspirational work you share with us!!

[@PeteThorn]

Thank you Jerry!!!

[@RodolfoSF]

I've always loved the fact that these incredible songs are just made for demoing something, that rocks

[@PeteThorn]

thanks dude! Glad you like the music

[@Axewarriorz]

You never fail to impress Pete! And though it sounds impossible you just seem to be getting better with each video. You are a player that simply oozes class, but sadly I doubt you'll gain the true recognition that you truly deserve. I applaud your mastery, your melodic intuition and your professional but giving attitude. Pete, for all our sakes, give us a shit hot band that we can hang our hats on! You deserve it, and we, your humble students deserve it too! Come on...we're in an age of over believers....players that have the technique but totally and fatally lack the true guitar instinct. Let's hear guitar how it is supposed to be played. Cheers Pete.

[@perring715]

ridiculously lovely progression and playing! Mezmerizing

[@markusaurelius777]

I've heard people say "Some guitar players hide behind too many pedals"...This was not "hiding", it was merely "colouring" Just like Alex Lifeson does. Great playing Pete....and beautiful sounds to boot !!!

[@miketanarur]

I love the fact that you are not only creative in sound sculpting and playing, but also amazingly creative in composing your videos! Always very entertaining and motivating! Great job Mr. Thorn!

[@jluisire]

Não é fácil um cara tocar e ter bom gosto ao mesmo tempo, Pete tem! Congratulations Pete, the brazilian thank!!!

[@taylormesa]

Truly amazing video, well done indeed! Many thanks for sharing! Cheers!

[@craigclay6335]

Pete you are such a tone king. I love watching your demos such a refreshing player to listen to. Thanks for all you do on here.

[@richardbates9628]

WHAT a COMPOSER you are!!! Where is all this stuff going to? are You scoring movies? Filling the air with corporate sounds in downtown elevators somewhere? You're a real treat to listen to.

[@PeteThorn]

+Richard Bates Thank you Richard!

[@stephenjoyce9250]

I think this might be one of the best surprise tracks on youtube. Just brilliant!

[@PeteThorn]

+Stephen Joyce Thanks Stephen!

[@bolerkins]

Amazing ! I just listened to this 7 times back to back !

[@taylordutton7903]

just got goosebumps from a pedal video, Pete you truly kill it man,and know how to use your board far better than i dream to use mine!

[@justinrulesass]

god, this guy is just good. I can't believe I'm 23, been playing for 10 years, and just find Pete

[@GazMoz78]

Whow! A wall of tone, can't wait for part 2

[@motownrockerusa]

Pete, Great playing, Great Song. Love it!!!!

[@keithtressel8174]

Thanks Pete!! As always..... you inspire!!

[@JamesStaubes]

Thanks for all your hard work and being such an inspiration.

[@PeteThorn]

thanks James! It's all fun, no hard work :)

[@NoyzyBoyZ3]

Fantastic Pete,I admire your talent,and do appreciate you taking the time to make these videos for us regular guys,they give us hope and inspiration,at least they do for me.

[@keithvance3352]

This is the 4th time Ive watched this and it is just what I had hoped for can't wait for part 2

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

My jaw dropped to the floor all by itself. It's so beautiful that I can just stare at it all day.

[@shawngregory5879]

pete, just found you not long ago, as a working player, all my life, im in awe.. your feel is really great, great command of everything, just, love it!!

[@NothingHereButMe]

One of the best boards I've seen thus far. Well done. Fantastic player and fantastic tones

[@shredbot65]

Very inspired. Beautiful melody, great tones. Thank you Pete!

[@peevee605]

Tone King......you cover so much ground tonewise I bow my head. Playing is always what the songs need, chops are enhancing the tune. Amazing.

[@PeteThorn]

+Daniel Lekardal Too kind Daniel, thanks!

[@nathanaish4399]

Love the way you are not an over the top player!(but totally have the chops when need be) just give the song what it truly needs with class.

[@billydoaner558]

Dude.... You rock. I am so inspired by guys who are so good, but you can tell are great people, too.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks Billy! :)

[@wcm5150]

Incredible as always Pete. Thanks for the demo.

[@gordontulloch]

Absolutely Brilliant!!! Sound is amazing

[@juandejesusmendez1412]

I never tired to see you men, nice sound a lot of feeling, I´m 53 but I always surprised and I´ve to learn a lot of in guitar playing. Thanks and make a lot videos like this. you're amaizing

[@kiwiramjet5625]

Every time I watch one of you videos I'm equally incredibly inspired by your amazing ear for fantastic tones and sensational playing, as much as I want to sell all my gear and just give up! Amazing Pete, amazing.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks Rodger!

[@alandobson1332]

Great demo Pete. Very inspiring uplifting song. Thanks

[@Incountry]

Tone 3 & 4 just smooth out everything, but, it’s the song, composer and player that actually made it was it is.... Excellent Track.!!!

[@enricodedios2561]

I saw this 3yrs ago and Im still going back to watch it :)

[@nazv9]

Pete is one of the few that makes a master piece just to demo pedals ! my god this is one of my fav rock tunes ever !! thanks pete

[@PeteThorn]

Hey thanks man! :)

[@rolfhartley1323]

Just, wow... so inspiring, Pete.

[@PeteThorn]

Thank you! Sometimes I look back on this video and think wow that was a lot of effort 😂

[@bigleemac]

Superb Pete, looking forward to part 2.

[@aaronLsmithmusic]

Pete man, you rock! Thanks for sharing your amazing core of knowledge with us on everything---recording, amps, pedals, guitars. You have TONE TONE TONE and tasty chops.

[@MrGuitarHack]

Great playing and wonderful use of your pedals. Looking forward to part 2.

[@perttusaarela5941]

I was shopping around for a new delay pedal and Strymon Timeline reviews and stumbled across this.. Holy shit, who is this guy!? The tone is great and the playing is great, I mean often these guitar geeks just shred away with no concept of style or what actually sounds good but this guy got it right! Respect!

[@joewrightmusic790]

Pete another fantastic video and song! Thank you for so much inspiration!

[@smorrisjc]

This board is a beast! Looking forward to part 2!

[@Planetgonenuts]

Outstanding, melodic, incredible. Thank you.

[@PeteThorn]

thank you!

[@guitarbug234]

Simply awesome. Very soulful and melodic playing! Great way to demonstrate your use of the effects for certain types of sounds throughout the song. Thanks

[@bchheng]

Amazing as always. Love the tone on the tele. Can't wait for the follow up to Guitar Nerd!

[@thebarcodestv]

Pete, this one is beautiful… thanks for sharing…!

[@PeteThorn]

thanks!!!

[@manaras]

This is it. Really really really inspiring .

[@ToadMeister313]

That was one of the most beautiful and amazing musical compositions I have ever heard. I admire your talent. Cheers!

[@FabrizioPeretti]

we' re all waiting for pt. 2! :) you 're an amazing player, watching your videos is just inspiring... keep going, rock'n'roll! \m/

[@coconuthead1]

I think this might be my favorite vid to date from you Pete!

[@nilseinarvinjor]

Fantastic song and fantastic playing!!!

[@SpecialEd44]

Never has an album name summed up the artist so perfectly with just 2 words. You, my friend, are the quintessential "Guitar Nerd". I freackin love watchin your vids and listening to your "Guitar Stories". Keep em comin.

[@sforrester6481]

The solos are awesome! I have some transcribing to do. Thanks Pete!

[@exterC0ffx]

6000 views in 24 hours because it's that damn good!!! This was my real introduction to PT and haven't missed a click since. I play along dealing on this track and it's like brand new everytime. This was the first track that made a lot happen....new gear, stereo rig, new effects, building the effects to how I want them to sound. Pete the techniques you show us ignites the drive all over again to just enjoy playing more and more, but to grow in our personal style and skills. I'm still waiting for Part 2 also, but hey life happens. If this is tap dancing that's fine by me. Analyze Petes rack rig from times ago and the G sytem he's certainly covered a Lotta ground!! Maybe that's why haven't missed a video yet. Gratis

[@funkyjones]

Holy crap! That moved me. Fantastic song, Pete.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@funkyjones]

@@PeteThorn You're welcome...and thanks for saying "Thanks" because it got me to listen to this masterpiece again!

[@m.hendrix7669]

Hi Pete , Pls more vid's about your Pedalboard's The Sounds are awesome and you playing very nice ! Love it !!!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Such a cool video. Pete thanks for making this amazing gear

[@LuceroLucero22]

Very nice creating - both the song / playing and your pedalboard...

[@TheCrystalyne]

Fabulous playing and tones...

[@puppylinuxer]

Just had a spiritual cleansing listening to this piece, masterful at all levels Thanks for the music Pete

[@Choppalapk]

Holy crap........ Absolutely brilliant.....

[@shawnalove5050]

I came across your video by accident looking reviews for something completely different! At this point I've probably watched and played along over 30 times!! LOL. Man... It's such a wonderful progression. Let alone your stellar solo work... All I can say is I'm very moved by it and THANK YOU. Music means just about everything to me these day. Best of luck!

[@stratmanxx]

Love the Song Pete ,I just Pray that one day I can have a pedal board like this!.Once again Awesome song and playing. Aloha

[@PeteThorn]

Aloha, I pray one day I can live at least part time where (I think) you do!

[@klepetar]

peter thorn.. a RARE guitar player that understand and can do real melodies.. no matter what instrument he'd play, able to be interesting.. soloing is well done..constructed.. and sounds great.. 10/10

[@PeteThorn]

+klepetar thanks so much!

[@markusekendahl5918]

Still looking forward to Part 2 ... with equally inspiring playing :-)

[@KKMcK1]

I LOVE this pedal board! I love all of the clean sounds. So big and dynamic. I also love the idea of multi expression pedals for extensive control inside the effects. Gorgeous all around!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@WinstonGuitar]

The reason why Pete shines with all these pedals is because that demo song has incredible dynamics. Every escalation in virtuosity and intensity is accented by switching pedals. In the hands of most players (me included), such an arsenal would be overkill. But I suppose once you got familiar with what all those pedals can do, you could find suitable places for each arrow in your quiver.