Shawn Tubbs Is One Of Nashville's Scariest Guitarist (Guitar Stories Ep6)

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much Robert!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Thanks for letting bug ya as always :)

[@RandyLeonard-t1x]

@@ShawnTubbs That was Great guys!!!

[@thatampguy]

Dude you kick ass.

[@YMESYDT]

Being so incredibly talented but also so kind hearted and humble makes him 1200% cooler

[@JarickL]

Not only is he one of the baddest guitar players, he played on MTV Unplugged with one of my all time favorite bands, Stone Temple Pilots, right when they were rising stars. So cool!

[@rigorhead01]

Really!? I didn't know that! And I've watched all those Mtv Unplugged sessions a million times lol. I'm gonna go watch it right now

[@JarickL]

@ he worked with Robert I think at the Hollywood Mesa store before they were big!

[@ShawnTubbs]

@@JarickL Correct. Robert is a sweet dude!

[@ShawnTubbs]

@@rigorhead01 I went to high school in Huntington Beach Ca. with Scott.

[@rigorhead01]

@@ShawnTubbsi did indeed go back and watch, and there you are! Lol😂 Listen with good headphones you're panned to the right; the other guitar panned left. You did such a great performance! Your contribution is part of what makes it such a great concert! You rock 🤘🏻🎸

[@mkrd2000]

Awesome player. Shawn makes all gear sound good - a testament to his ideas, ears and hands. Time to check out those Soundslice clips.

[@Teleman76]

And a helluva nice guy to boot!

[@srhatfield]

Thank you for making this video! It was great hearing his stories and seeing his guitars. His playing is amazing!

[@joewyatt8371]

Shawn is an amazing player and one of the nicest, most down-to-earth people you could ever hope to meet-a true class act! Great Video!

[@arustydodge2111]

Robert, been tuning into Shawn from his beginning. A humble powerhouse genius. Such an incredible player and innovator. Always watch and listen in awe. Would love to see You, and Shawn sit down together, same studio and just let ‘er rip!!! Bouncing off of each other in a power packed jam session! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄⭐️🎁⭐️🙏

[@jcburger733]

Loved the interview. Some great stories on his guitars.

[@thep2pband]

I’ve watching Shawn for years now. Such a great player and guitarside manner. He’d be a great teacher. And I also ran over a Les Paul head stock leaving a gig at a 4 O’clock club. The 70’s are a bit foggy, but I do remember that.

[@MRxr400]

I have watched Shaun's video's for a while now. The thing i like most about him is he replyed to a comment of mine and i really wasn't expecting it. Very approachable and not an ounce of stuck upedness, if that's a word. From an Ozzie cover/church band guitarist, i respect humility, and he has it in droves. Nice to hear a bit about his guitars, but also his random acts of guitar destruction and forgetfulness etc. Great interview. I do feel that first guitar would be close to having a strat with 3xP90's in it. I have loaded a frankinstrat with JJ's pick up P90 simulcast pickups and they give me this kind of tone but look like normal single coils. Anyway, Thanks for the cool video Robert.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks for chiming in! A close friend of mine just ordered a custom strat-style guitar with 3 mini humbuckers in it. It'll rule for sure. The frankenstrat you've got sounds like it would be very cool indeed.

[@davidp158]

Shawn is such a cool guy, and obviously a wonderful, wonderful musician. I have to check out his Soundsplice thing!

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

He’s awesome. Met him at a Big Wreck show in Nashville. Super nice guy.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Tubbs is the best :)

[@ShawnTubbs]

That was a killer show!!

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

@@ShawnTubbs Yes it was and it was nice to meet you.

[@ralph_clay]

It's so cool to hear Tom Anderson's name. I was working at T.A.G. during the time Shawn was at Mesa Boogie Hollywood.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Right on!! Yeah, Tom is an excellent human being. That whole crew is just fantastic.

[@ralph_clay]

He definitely is. He's one of the most humble people I've ever known. One time on the way back from NAMM I had him tell me his whole story all the way back to his days at Schecter. ​@ShawnTubbs

[@gelatosamurai]

I know you are both Revv boys. I absolutely love both of your playing and video chat styles. Sooo much value in watching and listening to you both. Thank you both.

[@RandyLeonard-t1x]

That was great,need a part 2.👍

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

I'd be happy to do a part 2 - 10 with Tubbs

[@RandyLeonard-t1x]

@RobertBakerGuitar Was a fun video to watch.And heck,some B Roll from the last video would be awesome

[@georgebaader9817]

Thanks for the video and doing what you do Robert!! Shawn's such a great player and an even nicer human!!!

[@gitaaa7740]

This is awesome! My two favorite guitar youtubers in one video. Life is grand! I used to hang at that Mesa store on Sunset back in the day.

[@ShawnTubbs]

I miss that place.

[@jeremyversusjazz]

total monster. incredible chops aside-easily the most inventive guitar player ive seen out of all the amazing ones i follow from the nashville scene. also, man I used to go in that Mesa Boogie store so many times and just stare at all the beautiful Wood cab boogies and the Tom Anderson’s every time I was in LA visiting family or on business I would go there. I must’ve met shawn at some point tho this was way back in the 90’s-Maybe he was there after me or before me anyhow killer video thank you Robert and thank you shawn. I do have your album by the way- it is awesome.

[@ShawnTubbs]

That's so cool! I was probably lurking about while you were in the shop! Thanks so much for getting that album, it means a lot!

[@michaeljoyce3286]

Truly enjoy your channel , the interviews are fire

[@darrelledens237]

That guitar is Sick. It's absolutely sweet sounding Schecter. 🤗🎸

[@kurtweiand7086]

It was fun hanging and listen to your stories! God bless!

[@nomadman123]

He's an awesome player! But I didn't find him to be too scary. Sure, that outgrowth on his chin freaked me out a bit, at first. I mean, I didn't shout or start crying or anything.

[@victorvaldenegro4001]

I would love to see a Shawn Tubbs/Dean DeLeo collaboration. Considering their history on MTV unplugged. Their evolution as guitarists over the years is phenomenal!

[@ChrisJustice]

Shawn is so awesome! Crazy good player and a good dude!

[@ShawnTubbs]

Awe, thanks, my friend!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

We need to all snag lunch again soon!

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Superb musician. What I was most impressed with, is the fact he takes the time to answer peoples posts. Respect.

[@ShawnTubbs]

I do try to get back with folks as best I can. Thanks so much for watching my videos!

[@guskalogeros9021]

I learned lots about tone by watching and listening to his videos. Killer player

[@axelswade]

Shawn Tubbs is one of the best! Phenomenal player with awesome feel!

[@ZalMoxis]

Both you guys are guitar beasts💪 thanks for all you do....

[@joehenry9787]

What a lovely guy Shawn Tubbs is - a real gentleman.

[@jayrun4684]

Great video! Dudes awesome and you killed it, Baker! Keep em comen bro!

[@Eelbackwards]

Greetings Robert, I would have liked to have seen & heard a bit more of his playing. We all have stories about some of our blunders, or injuries caused to our axes. Thanks for linking Shawn's info. Warm regards and keep rocking! Happy New Year!

[@jonnichols3236]

I remember the Valley Arts guitar from your Violet Burning days! We were on the same record label as you guys at that time. I had a matching red VA guutar. I member hanging out in Ker Masey studios watching you track with that guitar. Good times.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Wow!! It's been so long ago now. I really miss playing music with my brothers Lonnie and Scott. Good times indeed!

[@haramismusicalhardware]

Shawn is a monster player. I always learn something from his & your videos. Thanks

[@aduayer]

I have an 90’s USA Schecter hellcat with original neck and a stop tail. And it’s also the guitar I have longer. I bought it late 90’s and it’s so perfect in so many levels. It has a thing on its own and it’s a keeper just because of it. Happy to see another one around. Used to love the original knobs but mines are gone

[@ShawnTubbs]

There weren't many "new" guitars like that one back in the 90's. It's a keeper for sure.

[@Jf12fretter]

The PLD broke my heart, but for different reasons. If you had taken that case, full of splinters and dust, and brought it to Johnny Rushing in East Tennessee, he would have restored it. If you still have that case with all the pieces, he still can. He did it before, and if you ever have a couple of hours to spend listening to a good ol' southern boy tell stories, call him. He will tell you all about the guitar now known as Lazarus. He is a fantastic luthier and an even better man. Great guy. If you don't have the time, let me know, I'll tell his story.

[@tymanngruter1808]

He let us all hear what a clean sounded guitar can do! Fantastic guitarslinger! 💥

[@skullheadwater9839]

I'm not scared, bring it bro.

[@claudehopper9813]

lots of talent , great story teller and man he's got the chops !

[@BenDewhirstMusic]

When I grow up I want to be like Shawn Tubbs. What an absolutely monstrous player, and such a lovely soul.

[@Tonetwisters]

Real fine player. My son can do that stuff, and he's a stress analyst engineer ... I LIKE this guy. Down-to-earth and has a guitar story a lot like mine!! My very first guitar was a 1954 Stratocaster my just divorced dad gave me for Christmas of 1963. One July night in 1965, the band I was in with my older brother, played in Palatka FL, 50 or so miles from our home. We stopped on the westside of Jacksonville (an area that would eventually produce The One PerCent and Lynyrd Skynyrd) and dropped off our drummer ... and forgot to put up the back window on my brother's 1961 Ford station wagon. Stopped on the Fully Worn Bridge to pay toll and the axe went sliding out the back onto the Jacksonville expressway, never to be seen again. Not a good night for a 17 year-old kid.

[@shawnsalter2525]

I love guitar stories.

[@fs7572]

Go listen to Lukathers book. Great stuff! :-)

[@seanzinger]

You guys look like brothers. And that Schecter sounds amazing!

[@wakjob961]

Shout out Warmoth. My favorite guitars in my stable are all Warmoth builds.

[@mrmatthew2443]

Oh I like this Chanel , he’s so versatile in his choices of topics ,and different genres of players ., didn’t even know he knew of Shawn tubbs nevermind that they’re friends .. very cool

[@teslacoil3286]

Wow, I had a Hellcat California custom in white with a maple neck/board…. Same pick ups, the back of the neck was shaved down for a smoother feel when I got it and you can tell it was dropped once, I haven’t seen it in over 25 years and I’ve been looking.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a CC HC with a maple fretboard. So cool!

[@killedbycoconuts]

Rob... we need a country course!!!

[@saltpeter7429]

Yes indeed, ditto that.

[@JimmyGallowayGuitar]

Tubbs is a killer player. Such cool outside ideas

[@chrisquinn9104]

I had a three mini hum Strat in the 90’s. It has Strat pickups in it now

[@williamcampbell163]

Ain't scurd I'm amazed.❤

[@srhatfield]

I have a Valley Arts Standard Pro that I got from a music store that I taught guitar at in 1991. Full maple, Seymour Duncan JB HSS. It's a beautiful guitar that plays incredibly well.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Very cool!

[@srhatfield]

@@ShawnTubbs I was shocked when you pulled out a VA! I was like "Oh oh oh what do we have here?!" It was great to see another one after all of these years! I'm glad you kept it and it's still in great shape. They are super rare. Have a Happy New Year!

[@paulst.laurent3417]

Huge fan of his. His solo acoustic record along with the Violet Burning are a must

[@martinwidenmusic]

Man I love Shawn's playing

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

same :)

[@jeffsheridan9910]

Wow! Amazing ❤

[@bradrehn1007]

That Tyler sounded like a Stones tune was going erupt from the pickups!

[@darwinsaye]

I don’t understand why more guitarists don’t want unique sounding guitars. I have currently have 7 electrics and as a deliberate choice, they each have a completely different sound from all the others. It’s weird to me that so many people will have half a dozen of the exact same type of guitar.

[@markstewart8171]

Yea I'm with you on that they are tools and wants 10 sawzaws, or 10 shovels etc unless you have 3 people using the tools at the same time then you need many of the same tools, even then though with music, you want each of you to have different style guitars so it mixes well.

[@mrmatthew2443]

Ok, sure but they all end up sounding the same or very similar in the mix so it’s a highly personal issue You’ll find most of the greats that play one guitar or a couple variations of the same guitar have z large personal collections of completely different guitars and youde be surprised what they’re actually using in the studio I certainly see the benifits to using just one guitar forever .. that ain’t me though

[@bekindalwaysx1g]

I could listen to #shawntubbs play all day long...especially his "are 80's tones cool again" episode !

[@tiagoramalhais5493]

Shawn is one of the most underrated players for sure.

[@ShawnTubbs]

You're very kind. Thank you.

[@Scottiej41]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Well done once again.🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🎸

[@syfman6]

That Valley Arts looks like Lukes back in the day. I have a white Custom Pro with Gold trim, signed by Mike. It's beautiful and a lifer guitar...💚🎸

[@rw4273]

One of my fav players

[@bruceniblett959]

Very cool tone. Sick player.

[@thatampguy]

One of my favorites

[@revzone3544]

In 1980 I bought a brand new off the wall les paul standard for a whopping 499.99 on sale with a hard case.. on my first gig a friend was helping me load my gear afterwards, while we loaded my 4-12 cabinet he set my guitar on the ground to help.. I was distracted and didn't notice it was still on the ground I backed over it smashing the case ..I thought what the heck was that noise? I got out to see and well.. the case was trashed and it back bowed the neck but didn't break you could put your little finger under the strings in the middle of the neck.. I traded it for 76 explorer... I never liked the explorer.. but that's life..

[@GolecLuka]

Shawn Tubbs, love the guy

[@ctusser]

Reminds me of the versatility Guthrie G’s getting out of his custom Charvel.

[@gilguisler2215]

Are those SD mini humbuckers ala Les Paul Deluxe or are they SD mini humbuckers ala Firebird?

[@ShawnTubbs]

Those are more along the lines of a Firebird for sure.

[@gilguisler2215]

@ they sounded great. I might have to try a set

[@joereddy3146]

Killer player for sure 🙌🙌🙌

[@markinthemix6055]

Good video on a great guy. I think he’s just an all around great guy. I wish l could get the chance to meet him.

[@giancarlopaolini7529]

Ahahah....I'm not sure but I reckon that I've subscribed and been regularly following Shawn's channel since 2018 or around there (perhaps even earlier) presenting any new guitar stuff (amps, pedals etc., -I still remember the Revv stuff) but the curiosity about any new stuff from this guy was soon surpassed by Shawn's musical guitar approach on every new item presentationm each time different, so that by watching his videos I could satisfy two of my interests ...the knowledge about the item presented and what he was playing for that purpose. In short ...two targets with one shot. I'm still following Shawn in these days 🙂.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much, that means a lot!

[@MisterTee]

He doesn’t seem very scary. Seems to be a reasonably pleasant person. Fine player too.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Just don't make any sudden movements!! Haha, thanks so much!

[@elbass0]

Shawn is the man.

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

Damn, this dude has one hell of a tone! What amps/gear is he using? Consider me a fan!!! great player. thanks for the introduction. Need to deep dive this guys history.

[@ShawnTubbs]

Thanks so much! I think I was using my Tilt Overdrive into a Friedman DS 40.

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

@ Thanks, Shawn. Do you have approach advice for a retired pro musician who wants to learn guitar? I was a pianist ( jazz, rock, pop, classical). I want to use my time wisely, but a lot of courses out there for people who don’t know much about theory. I’m kind of lost on where to start. Any help would be appreciated! Love your playing man!

[@ShawnTubbs]

@@onethousandtwonortheast8848 Well, you're ahead of the curve my friend if you want to learn guitar! Start out by just learning the fretboard. Rob has excellent studies that cover that subject.

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

@@ShawnTubbs Much appreciate your time. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

@@ShawnTubbs Sorry for the interruption but did you ever work with Olivia Newton-John in the early 2000s?

[@embreesmith7613]

TUBBS. ,!! 😊😊😊

[@Glehost]

I don’t know anything about Shawn Tubbs, but by this time tomorrow I’ll know a great deal about his playing. I’m just obsessive, not crazy

[@stepitupandgo67]

I hate it when guitarists are exponentially better than me. He's fuckin great. I ran over my guitar once too (hard to admit because that was my only guitar at the time..d'oh)...if it had been a gig bag, nite nite...it broke the case, but the guitar was amazingly unscathed. One of those guitars I should never have sold. Still gets me. I'm hard on my guitar gear

[@kylekarich]

YES the Valley Artsssssssss

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Dude its such a cool guitar

[@ShawnTubbs]

Hope you're doing well Kyle!

[@kylekarich]

@@ShawnTubbs practicing a lot & trying to steal some licks from these vids! Could be a lot worse. Right back at you man :)

[@rinseyvessel6523]

Two words. Violet Burning.

[@psofoss]

He is such a wonderful guy and Monster player, but SHAWN WHATS UP WITH THE STRATS??? :D

[@ShawnTubbs]

Man!! What's with the strats?!!!

[@kcole83080]

I have done that exact same thing ( run over my guitar) the exact same way. Laid it against the truck and it was late and I was tired and I didn't triple check like I usually do. I was pulling out and make it about 100 yards and got flagged down. Yo dude I think you ran over your guitar. It was a triple pickup Epiphone Casino. I also felt as dumb as a rock for quite some time. I always triple check now. Bandmates are like come on man lets get out of here. I need to look just one more time. It was also the neck I obliterated.

[@warrenkrivoniak7374]

Nice. What happened to the neck?. Did you still have it, if so put it back on.🎉

[@ShawnTubbs]

That neck was a total loss. The headstock was completely crushed and splintered.

[@eduardoprieto5267]

Finally someone else who admits he plays differently became certain guitars force you to .

[@ShawnTubbs]

As I've gotten older, I appreciate instruments that bring something out of me that I didn't know existed.

[@mrmatthew2443]

I e heard 9 out of 10 great famous guitar players say playing a different guitar makes them play differently

[@andywoodmusic]

Absolute top tier omega level player

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

YES! When are we gunna do your episode man?

[@andywoodmusic]

@ you tell me when!

[@stevesheroan4131]

If a genie pops out of a bottle and I can wish for all the guitar superpowers of one player, it’s a coin flip between Shawn and Jimmy Herring for me. Both of those guys play outside in a very musical way to my ear.

[@sblack48]

How can a company say “no we can’t make a neck”? Bizarre

[@Davey480]

That dude rips!

[@Tugguitar]

What amp is he playing….sounds amazing?

[@ShawnTubbs]

I think I was using my Tilt Overdrive into my Friedman DS 40.

[@eduardoprieto5267]

Because.

[@mainstreetmusic4665]

What's happening with Schecter custom shop? They should so make a neck for him, even if it's CNC...............

[@officialWWM]

That dude would be pretty good with a little practice 😂 How on earth does he keep those all those guitars in such great condition? Mine always look like they have been through WW3 after 6 months 😂

[@ShawnTubbs]

Haha, I've always been a bit OCD about my guitars.

[@officialWWM]

@ lol, I try but I think I’m a little too clumsy. I’ve learned to love the “played in” look 😂

[@Gabbify-p2p]

🤘🤘🤘

[@Superjet113]

Tell me something I dont know... Shawn deserves more subs on his channel, go on over and join! :)

[@ShawnTubbs]

You're very kind, thanks so much!

[@goswo]

Great and wayyyyy to short :-)

[@officialWWM]

Shecter Hellcat values just went through the roof 😂 What I find ironic about this video is that he’s wearing a Fender shirt but he has the biggest collection of “non Fender” Fenders I’ve ever seen 😂

[@ShawnTubbs]

I had a Cunetto Relic that I loved. I sold it a long time ago and wish I hadn't.

[@mrmatthew2443]

I know right He loves those suhr super Strats that are way way overpriced everyone I’ve played was Blah at best , baseball bat necks I would love to see him play a real Strat but we don’t know what kinda resentment he may possibly with fender.. maybe they tried to work out an endorsement or something He’s awesome , love his channel sometimes..

[@officialWWM]

@ we all have those great guitars we wish we never parted with :/

[@troyhouse4852]

@@ShawnTubbswas it the black guard tele you’re playing in the video?

[@ShawnTubbs]

@@troyhouse4852 No, I borrowed that guitar from a friend.

[@lasyngwieeeiiilarsen7510]

Shawn❤❤❤❤😎🙏🏻🪄

[@jordanprysmiki5361]

Don't know him