Ritchie Blackmore: A Tale of Two Tones

[@gtedeschi8850]

Great job! Always feel that Ritchie Blackmore doesn't get accolades he earned time and time again.

[@ymelfilm]

because, like most of us, he was not able to significantly renew his style. His creativity vanished. That medieval stuff he does is an elevator music, his chops in that are very predictable. But we love his ES335 and early strat times, I guess till the late 1970s.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@@ymelfilm What guitar did he play when recording the solo on 'Child in Time' ?

[@RonniePeterson]

You sir are talking utter bollocks!@@ymelfilm

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

@@TheHumbuckerboyGibson 335 with a Bigsby vibrato.

[@otnoirhc]

@@ymelfilm I think he was awesome all the way into the 90s, the last tour with Deep Purple has the most refined Blackmore sound in my opinion.

[@livekaos]

Guys, these are some of the best videos on guitar gear. Comprehensive, clear, objective, great playing and the correct length

[@riheg]

Yes nothing that annoys me or I would miss. Flawless in my book

[@anthonylakatos1043]

Love it one of the most underrated guitarists of all time Blackmore doesn't get the respect he deserves awesome video you did him Justice

[@amercieca]

Sooooo true

[@CedricsSpecialLP]

Because he is an asshole.

[@jameswilliamson7384]

Finally some love for the man in black!

[@robperkins2085]

Wow! I expected the Strat to come close to Ritchie's sound (and it did totally) but I was surprised just how good you made that Gibson sound. Outstanding!

[@Steedonline]

Ritchie Blackmore is the guy who got me into playing guitar. I love to see a youngster like you who is so knowledgeable about Ritchie and other classic guitarists. Your playing is awesome! Congrats 👏👏👏

[@pjones8404]

Anytime the conversation of Beck, Page, and Clapton come up it is always two players short. Why, why, why Ritchie Blackmore and Tony Iommi aren't mentioned in tandem is criminal. Ritchie probably had the best technic of the lot, and his left-hand vibrato was pure magic. His tone was stunning. Roger Glover described it as "Vicious!" Which of course it could be. But it could also sound like a cello. And you are right that it changed a lot from album to album. Where he was live in 1977 was very different from where he was with Joe Lynn Turner in the early 1980's. You nailed that early ES-335 era as well.

[@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy]

Ritchie definitely had the best technique of them all and even in the 80s, he was still in the top for technique and skill!

[@elenka.svaliva2]

Perfect playing. Love Ritchie's tone. He is a best hard rock guitarist.

[@uwefechner6982]

Yeah! Great ES-Sound!! Great player!👍🏻👍🏻

[@allagashrailway8095]

Sensitive to Light??? Dude, you just blew me away!

[@Milankoful]

My favorite guitar player! Wish this video was longer... This series is awesome! Thank you Peach!

[@mgalbu]

Great effort! Love to see the younger generations still in awe with Blackmore's tone after all these years.

[@Katsem]

For me, no one is better than Blackmore. His writing combined with his talent with the instrument are a one, two punch that puts him in a special class. I tend to think there is not really a best, because personal tastes always factor in, so we have our favorites.

[@StratJams]

Well put he is definitely very fun and interesting to listen to never gets boring .

[@PANICBLADE]

YES! The Sensitive To Light love is well appreciated!

[@matthewabbott3360]

Thank god! Ritchie is so underappreciated. Well done!

[@orange70383]

Very nice, what has amazed me about Ritchie is his graceful fluid dexterity on the fret-board. It really is something, he never looks rushed or any sense he's near his limits playing fast, when Ritchie is in the zone on a good night he's other worldly.

[@mikezaite1335]

Jack you nailed Blackmore's early 335 tone, that blended so well with Jon Lords percussive Hammond C 3 threw a Marshall.

[@rdpurdom]

Ricky was also one of my guitar heroes. I was fortunate to have heard Mr. Blackmore back in 1068 at the Forum. Deep Purple was the opening act for Goodbye Cream. That first song, Hush, Was the very first song I ever heard in concert! Good job bro!

[@spotsthecat7913]

Haha, that typo is hilarious, yet I envy you, sir. To see young Blackmore and later listen to Highway Star, Burn etc for very first time after their first release must be a blast

[@michaelscarn3258]

In my opinion you’re definitely starting to beat the Andertons sound like series

[@outwook]

Andertons has bigger community with broader tastes. Peach seems more selective about the topics of the episodes. The great thing about Peach is their closer to the point, may I say, script. The ratio of useful information per time outweighs the use of pricey gear. My point is that videos are quite different in their aims, thus the comparison is irrelevant. Anyway, Peach has more interesting concept.

[@Tehstroyer]

I feel like it's a slightly different concept - Sounds Like is more about the journey and comparing how the two hosts tackle the same problem (or how they try to compliment each other if each does a separate member). This is all about the result and if that's what you care about the most, I can see you preferring this.

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

Jack is my favorite player on youtube as far as gear video's go. Man he can play. Great taste too.

[@saintrhoads3375]

Some of those were fine, but the megadeth one was awful.

[@n0ah_m309]

But just A LOT more expensive but that’s fine.

[@daveharris4032]

Ah, good old Blackers; grew up listening to him, met him once and he didn’t disappoint. Congratulations Sir for attempting the tones of this mercurial great. Fantastic job!

[@nicolayvulchev9503]

Ritchie is definitely the best! Not only in playing but in composing too - which is more important.

[@steveburroughs7343]

The Machine Head album was for me the definitive Blackmore tone. It complimented Jon Lord’s organ work perfectly. I saw them a few times and they were utterly awesome. Their gig at the Kursaal in Southend was cut short because that were so loud, the glass roof was caving in...

[@graemeyetts3465]

I remember it. On the Burn tour? Ironically 35 years or so later I saw the wonderful GLENN HUGHES and band half a mile away in a Southend seafront pub.

[@steveburroughs7343]

@@graemeyetts3465 that was it! I also many years later saw Ian Gillan performing in a local pub on the south coast. Happy days.

[@erojerisiz1571]

I'm having a hard time picking between In Rock and Machine Head

[@DannyGadish]

Burn and Down To Earth would be my picks

[@Fuxerz]

Oh, don't forget Roger Glover's Rickenbacker sound is amazing.

[@davidg4726]

Ritchie Blackmore Is one of the BEST! I saw him in concert in the 80s, and He was AMAZING! 🤘Smoke on the Water! Highway Star! + Rainbow, etc.

[@alguitarchristie]

"Mistreated" of the made in Europe is my favourite Ritchie live track and tone. That Strat sounds awesome and you are a great player!! Awesome sound!

[@ponytrekker9315]

That was excellent.. thank you..I Am a big Ritchie fan and you certainly did him justice.

[@Dogdrum]

Dude...My arm hairs stood up in awe! Well done, mate! The playing and the tones were truly spot on!

[@KM-302]

Great channel and exceptional players/presenters. All the guys at Peach are a pleasure to deal with. Jack, you are a real talent and your knowledge and ability are way beyond your years. Keep it up👍

[@mikeriesco6174]

Phenomenal playing, spot-on tones, articulate explanations, a fantastic video...thanks! This coming from a lifelong Blackmore fan (and guitarist), who "was there"...

[@evilhomer314]

Really enjoyed the episode! I absolutely agree that Blackmore does not get the recognition he deserves. So very glad you produced this one. But I watch them all. Keep up the great work, great playing as always!

[@marklewis7484]

Haha fantastic! At last someone has done a Blackmore tone, I’ll be calling into the online store as a result..

[@darrenc8776]

Cheers guys. Awesome video again. This series is blowing andertons sound like stuff out the water.

[@PeachGuitars]

Thanks Darren, glad you're enjoying the series! You missed out on a very easy pun there though..!! - Luke

[@darrenc8776]

@@PeachGuitars No I kind left it hanging to see if anyone would say it 😂😂 joking aside really enjoying the videos guys

[@starblaster77]

Great job! Blackmore is one my favorites and you did a great approximation of his tone. Thanks!

[@jonkim2830]

Yeah !! ............ Thanks so much for posting, I loved it sooo very much ............ Thanks again !

[@petelewis6920]

Brilliant! Closest Blackmore tones and playing if heard. Thanks.

[@amrock2722]

I liked that you didn't cover note for note, but made it "in the style" of Mr. Blackmore. Awesome tones, and great playing! And thank you for your love and respect for Mr. Blackmore!

[@ColinMaduzia]

So great! ...as always, Jack

[@peterp7363]

Great video, once again. Absolutely awesome playing by Jack, I think that’s the best I’ve heard him play, which is saying something. Jack is one of those players that makes me appreciate what is possible, and also makes me feel totally inadequate! Please keep it up though! I agree that Ritchie is one of the all time greats. I think he is a bit underrated these days in comparison to Clapton, Page, Beck etc, but just as great a player. Btw, please keep this format and ignore any of the few complaints, these are great videos. Angus and Malcolm? Need to do both as only one tone each! Keep up the good work, thanks from Hong Kong!

[@darrenc8776]

Hong Kong. nice. Your not dating my cousin Sam C

[@MrParkerfly1]

Jesus Christ that was good! You nailed Richie’s style and tone. Greetings from New Jersey mate.

[@garyhancq7444]

What an awesome video! And you're playing and tones are superb!!!

[@thesoulworks4258]

That tone with the Gibbo - hard to put into words how good it is

[@thetruthhurts6652]

FantaStick. I can listen to you play for hours.

[@stublitz9711]

Thanks Jack, that was fab you sound great, your vibrato and bending is just like the man in black, it really brings me back to my teenage years listening to 'made in japan' collapsed over in my bed, with my cheap fidelity record player speakers between my head, I felt I was there, my parent though I lost it ...things where never the same again, in a good way

[@Cl4rendon]

Wonderfully explained - The distinction of the 2 sounds are very well displayed here.

[@vintagecharlie5969]

Monster playing above all and great tones from both amps too!

[@robsco1249]

He have had more than two tones during the years...his best one imo his on California jam...

[@Martos59]

Great playing, really nailed the tone!! Thanks for sharing

[@dirkstaudt4341]

Such a young guy with so many great vintage and classic rock licks inside:-) Incredible!

[@OnerOzaylak]

good job with tasty playing. thanks.

[@oscar35575]

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

[@bb_lz9790]

Tastefully done! Awesome playing and tones! Beautiful! Thanks for doing this one.

[@timisgod13]

Great video! Nailed the tones!

[@riheg]

My fav guitar series on utube 🥳 Even details like the LP on the wall is pulling my heart strings.

[@graemeyetts3465]

Absolutely excellent. Great idea to feature his early work. Don't forget he learnt his stuff as a pop session player and live pop act sideman.

[@pvdguitars2951]

Dear Jack, that was amazing! You play like a god. If you record this with a band, I will be the first to buy it!✊👍🤘

[@pvdguitars2951]

One thing not elaborated is the pickup configuration and electronics in his strat (dummy middle pup, 3 way switch with middle position for bridge only, etc)

[@mwagliardo]

Well done! Had no idea about the 335. Nailed the high gain Marshall style tones, great playing.

[@aleksifradet1654]

Both tones are absolutely excellent. Just wow.

[@deztone]

Great playing as always and awesome tones!

[@imretamas]

Really nice playing

[@ivorharden]

For me, Burn was the album that Ritchie got a "sweet" sound. In rock, stormbringer and machine head was had some ballsy tones but it lacked that sweetness. The Strat in to the Aiwa tape recorder going in to a AC30/plexi was a benchmark.

[@kurtsherrick2066]

Wings of Pegasus did a fabulous Video on Blackmore from the 82 performance in San Antonio. He explained some of Ritchie's Techniques not so much on Blackmore's Tone which he had the tone very close. I enjoy anything about Blackmore. I thought he was the best when I heard the In Rock Album at 9 years old. Enjoyed the video.

[@arisgazetas2920]

You nailed the tone and style! Well done 👍

[@zejackbesnard6280]

Wow, what a great playing and what a Perfect sound, very nice... thanks👍

[@alessandrociapica5180]

Blackmore is still underrated this days. His contributions to the guitar sound and techniques is incredible. Without Blackmore there's no Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Steve Lukather, Randy Rhoads, Michael Schenker, Dave Murray & Adrian Smith, Steve Vai, James Hatfield & Kirk Hammett, Paul Gilbert and of course Yngwie Malmsteen. He is one of the greatest, second to none.

[@Joutilas1357]

True words

[@elenka.svaliva2]

Underrated in United states may be. Europe, South America, Russia, Japan in these countries he is number one or at least he is a player who people definently will mention if you ask them about who is your favorite guitarist from 1970s. So it depends on what part of the world do underrate him.🤭

[@kurtsherrick2066]

@@elenka.svaliva2 That is what I have been telling people for 51 years. Deep Purple was huge in Europe, Asia, and South America. Although they did out sell every band in America in 73. Ritchie was right that most Americans love the 3 Chord Blues Sound. When Jon and Ritchie were pioneering Neoclassical most Americans didn't have the brand capacity to get Ritchie because they weren't raised around the Classics like the other parts of the World. My Hometown was Memphis. TN. My dad was once a Opera singer and every one in my family except me played the piano and other instruments. So I was raised in the Classics. I absolutely love Deep Purple and the Philharmonic Orchestra. That is special.

[@kurtsherrick2066]

@@elenka.svaliva2 Excuse me Deep Purple and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Malcolm Arnold perhaps the Best of the 20th Century. At Albert Hall.

[@elenka.svaliva2]

@@kurtsherrick2066 that's right, thanks for your reply. Yes, I also always was a bit confused when I had talked to someone from US, and when it comes to discuss some rock music things they always mentioned Page, Clapton, Hendrix, also every american told me that Zeppelin is greatest band ever, and at the same time they were complimented ACDC., of course LZ is great band, but this phenomena I still can't understand, why LZ is so huge in America? When I did tell something about DP or Blackmore my americans friend replied "oh yes, smoke on the water, I heard it". While in USSR, or Europe, and Asia Purple were number 1 band in terms of hard rock.

[@trollstjerne]

Sounds really good! Great job!

[@thomasulrich3107]

Great video and great playing man!

[@lewisratford2908]

Great feature as always. My dog Mr Bing would like to see a tale of two bones ...possibly in the future. Beef and pork

[@shermanmiller1458]

This guy nails it!!!!! GOOD JOB!!

[@SvenGoldberg]

Well, crushed both the tones and playing, amazing job man.

[@tr3ndkiller]

Amazing tone and playing!

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

Very nice indeed. Great sound, excellent paying. Really got the RB vibe there.

[@mcnasty3303]

Another banger! Great work guys!

[@peterhedrich7653]

very good how you sound and play very cool impression and good gear ( never seen that ya use other)

[@ElitesGuardian]

It’s scary how accurate you are not only phrasing like him but sound exactly like him. He is why I grabbed a strat alongside Tommy Bolin (do a video of him), Uli Jon Roth, and David Gilmour.

[@piermariamontalto6563]

GREAT PLAYING

[@repetitivemotion]

Blackmore was the best hard rock guitarist his tone, phrasing, energy and composing were at the top.

[@PhreddCrintt]

New to the channel simply because I caught the title - who happens to be my greatest GH too. Very nicely done indeed so-much-so I have subscribed (demonstrably ;-) )

[@mariuszach1344]

What I learned from these videos: Jack's playing is just unreal...

[@erojerisiz1571]

that es335 tone was glorious

[@RaúlMoralesJr]

Ritchie Guitar God Blackmore

[@WatchesnguitarsDK]

Your content has crazy high quality every time!

[@stevestarr6395]

Great playing and approximation of tone!!

[@tomfoolery2082]

Machine Head , was my 1st hearing Deep Purple of coarse Blackmores playin blew my socks rt off, 1 of my fav albums then and still .

[@robertshetsen8691]

Great playing man you are so young and good .blacmore is my favorite guitar player and Jeff beck as well

[@peterlorenzo615]

Sick playing .....that Gibson sounded great

[@robertritchie2860]

Rig 1 blew me away. I'm a Blackmore nerd and I really appreciated your attempt. Rig 2 on the bridge pickup was good but the neck pickup lacked zing... Thx for the great video. I have never seen anyone play a 335 like that... It was almost shocking😳

[@glennevans5824]

Very well done...Ritchie played newer 3 bolt big neck strats...loved his tone through those Marshall’s....

[@darrenc8776]

Apparently Richie had his tec make his neck a four bolt.

[@pauladams838]

Saw in 2016 in Birmingham with rainbow ,,he’s still a black arts guitarist

[@BillyE5150]

Dude, that was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Jopeymessmusic]

Ah I really wanted to see him bust out a lute or a hurdy gurdy. Also a guitar players tone to look at, maybe Rory Gallagher?

[@simond4106]

I absolutely loved this. Ritchie is the man, seen him play live quite a few times with Rainbow including the infamous Wembley Arena gig when he refused to do an encore. What a player, what tone, loved the way he blended rock with classical. Please do Rory Gallagher

[@URTH-yb5xh]

Rig A and Rig B Honestly you did nail it Very nice job Great playing

[@darrenc8776]

I just love Richie Blackmore. I know the guy not always been popular with his band mates but what a player. If you fancy a good solo listen to the album made in Japan, child in time, but think back to when it was done 1972. There was no shredders back then Richie pushed the boundaries of what could be done with the gear at that time. No sweep picking no economy pick just going at it and bloody ripping the notes from the guitar

[@rdb9936]

Darren C Still maintain that MiJ is the best live album ever recorded. An incredible snapshot of how on form Purple were at that point in time. Timeless

[@darrenc8776]

@@rdb9936 definitely mate. Its THE live album when you talk about performance. My dad went to see them at Sheffield city hall just before they left for Japan so when i talk to him about rock bands and live performance hes see the best of the best.

[@peterbredbacka1356]

@@rdb9936 I agree. And on MiJ you will hear the best live hard rock strat sound ever recorded. When I heard it I decided to buy a guitar.

[@Ko1962315]

Great episode. You've nailed RB tone!

[@windsurfer49]

Fantastic, Spot On" "Man you can play"" Ritchie would be pleased Im sure""

[@GravyDaveNewson]

I read somewhere that he used Vox AC15 in the studio even in the Gillan/Coverdale periods. Can't remember where now.

[@stevo7730]

well done ...... and you've done it without infringing copy rights 😁

[@rdpurdom]

BTW, He was playing a Fender Strat sunburst.

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

his first strat was a black one, his second a sunburst, then some other black and sunburst ones, then on to the natural strat in late 73 for some years and after that another sunburst and of course the white ones...

[@jontrout007]

Fantastic job Jack! I really like your Peach videos, this one really captures Rickie's sound and tone. He is a tough guitarist to follow with his classical / medieval voicings and crazy riff runs. I have learned (mostly) his Smoke on the water lead and it's interesting the way he phrases his passages. You look too young to be that good - haha. Cheers

[@scotthutchens1203]

You nailed that Blackmore tone from the era where his Strat sounded brighter and more aggressive. Would a treble booster do that? Saw the first version of his band-when they were called ”Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow” play an out side concert around ‘75-‘76 that had at least 2 maybe three bands, they did not headline from what I remember.

[@keithberry4930]

Yes, most underrated guitar player. Purple and Rainbow.

[@elenka.svaliva2]

Where and underrated by whom? Ritchie easily takes 1 to 5 position on any rankings of best guitarists in the world. Oh, yes, I forgot, in US you have some different ranking criteria 🤭.