Stage Setup | Tommy Emmanuel

[@Peterplayingguitar]

Besides being beyond phenomenal on guitar, this guy's heart is pure gold.

[@Jointlock]

Cedric F is spot on. I had the distinct privilege to see Mr. Emmanuel at BB King's in NYC ( I am a native NY'er). I have been been playing guitar for 38 years, and get paid a little bit for my efforts as a second career. What have I learned from all those years of practice and performance. 1- I am not even worthy to clean the lint from Tommy's guitar case.... 2 - Tommy is a superb and humble human being who has enhanced the quality of life for millions of people.... and last but not least: Tommy is IMHO the greatest guitarist in the history of acoustic playing. I will forever rejoice in seeing him live; it hit a place in my soul that few could.

[@stratsamelting]

There's no tricks with this guy when it comes to effects or pedals or what ever.Just a guitar and amazing technique.He is the player,and we are "the thrill seekers" love it.

[@BradMaestas]

I've seen him in smaller clubs and he likes to bounce the amp off the back wall which is clever. I'm primarily an upright bassist and I've used that trick for that instrument as well, to give it more spread, make it sound more natural and less direct. When I do solo guitar gigs I use two Compact 60/2s in stereo and they sound amazing. Long live TE.

[@ValerioMansueti]

I came to your concert in Bologna,Teatro Duse,on May 7 2014.I took a train from my town,with high fever..but I couldn't miss it.during your snow the fever magically lowed down....Music is the best medicine!!

[@lainsf1964]

I do not play, and have no musical talent... well I play the stereo, but all of this that Mr. Emmanuel shares as well as the rest of you truly enhances my appreciation and enjoyment. Thank You, LA

[@cedricfernandez8359]

Thanks for your tips Tommy. Seriously, you don't need any gadgets at all for your guitar playing - You are just awesome! In my humble opinion the world's best! God Love you Tommy.You richly deserve every accolade you get.Do let me know when you intend coming to Melbourne.I'll be the first in the queue to buy your tickets.Your humility matches your talent. Regards. Cedric Fernandez

[@Powerslider]

Again Tommy has revealed all of his secrets. No more excuses i'm afraid, let's get to work!!! :D

[@deasttn]

Can't wait to see n hear you in the Tennessee Theater in a couple months. A beautiful venue and some beautiful music. Can't wait!

[@raymondcowell1947]

It is Great to get this sort of advice from such a great player

[@P61guy61]

Little gifts, big impact. Thanks Tommy

[@mianoproductions1267]

This insightful guy is always thinking of ways to encourage guitarists. What a generous spirit.

[@郭育霖-e3h]

Tommy is always so kind and funxD

[@SoumyadiptaRay]

love you Tommy...

[@eliakimkishpier5713]

Thank you for sharing !

[@MNichkov]

Были на этом концерте в Челябинске - нет слов!!! Знаю и люблю все твое творчество Томми, даже играю некоторые пьесы. Заряд был полнейший! СПАСИБО за то что ты делаешь для нас!!! Гитарный БОГ!!! ))))))))))))))) Послушайте кто не знает One Christmas Night, Ruby's Eyes, Those Who Wait - полный улет, Questions, Angelina - самая любимая моя пьеса, конечно Mombasa!!! Техника игры + волосатые аккорды! У тебя нет не вкусной музыки! А как ты играешь флажолеты!!! СПАСИБО!!! СПАСИБО!!! СПАСИБО!!! Учу детей играть твои пьесы! УДАЧИ! Ждем еще раз в России, в Челябинске! Спасибо Артему Ведерникову!

[@benjamingroen6107]

Big fan of yours tommy!!!!

[@albertolombardimusic]

Hi Tommy! I see on The colourizer you're actually have The intensity/balance thing happening, since The intensity pot is set 12 noon, halfaway working. Was that on purpose? That is a parallel eq, so a equalized signal is blended together with your original tone, very clever! Thanks again for The little jam in Rome, love your playing! AL

[@roathripper]

thanks Tommy best wishes!!!

[@RobertoColombo]

He forgot to say that 95% of the sound is made by another piece of equipment, which can't be bought: his fingers... :-)

[@stevocanuck]

+Roberto Colombo very true. Not sure if it's exatly 95% but i agree. You can have the shittiest mic but if you play with a constant nice sound rhythem.... then that instantly wins over the poor mic quality

[@robsonalexandre602]

My favorite Artist!

[@RedC53]

Looking forward to seeing you in Moncton, May 30. Probably the only time I will get to see you and I am bringing my son with me. Really enjoy your info sessions and of course your music. I am struggling with some finger pain right now and can't play the way I would like. Feeling a bit down so seeing your show should be just the ticket.

[@theeaskey]

Man your the best...great ambassador for Australia.

[@eddiestclair2779]

I stumbled across an AER Compact 60 in a Guitar Center that a customer ordered and didn't pick up. It's by far the best sounding amp I've heard and use it every Sunday for church!

[@Sudhirchoudhary2788]

Thank you Sir Tommy for sharing this :) Living legend on planet earth

[@babaseball111]

thanks tommy!

[@idahodad1]

Enjoyed it very much! Thank you.

[@JuwonAhn]

Thanks for your tip!! 🎸

[@realcygnus]

I just cant wait to see the man in action 4 the 1st time ! August 2014 LBI, NJ USA

[@joguitac]

Great presentation, thanks ! Jo

[@aggiechicken]

Tommy could make a 2 x 4 sound good...Awesome. Cheers!

[@Pe3Dee]

Thank you so much, I couldn't observe and learn about Tommy's setup enough. oh just so short ^^ noticed he is not using the Alesis midiverb II anymore? that amazing Reverb ! anyway as always: clear sound, big PA, perfect tone.

[@ZUMA48]

***** Wow, so no more Rack on stage, can I ask what is Steve, using? The sound is just breath taking, saw Tommy in Charlotte a few weeks ago in a small old church theater and the sound just blew us away, like a full orchestra! The bass was powerful but not muddy, I am looking to get that as close as I can for small venue bar gigs, I see the TC Elect... M350 being used a lot for this type of application. Play on !

[@georgegrewal8797]

He seems like such a good down to earth Bloke !

[@bobo8741]

You’re one cool dude

[@johnmetcalf1210]

A fantastic insight into the life of one of the most Amazing musical geniuses of our time. Simply wonderful! •♫♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥

[@rvermilye]

I saw you play at Newberry Hall in SC. You were using a stomp box that really was great. What kind was it?

[@edwinchng]

Hi Tommy. Thanks!!! A request: Could you make a video on your setup on your KZbin recording too? :)

[@angelcastellanosmartinez2412]

Hello. Will any PA System preserve the acoustic pristine sound of the Aer Amplifier? Or is the Colouriser compulsory for this purpose? In the case of no need for coloriser to preserve the sound of the Aer, will a Mackie board and Mackie Active speakers do the trick? I am a solo band, electroacoustic guitar and voice. I tried Aer Compact 60/3 in a shop and it will sound amazing for small pubs. Problem is when i will need sound for larger venues or open places. Any suggestion very welcome! Thanks!

[@cabeguitar]

Muy bien chaval!!! Sigue así

[@СергейСергеевич-м2о]

Thanks for the concert in Novosibirsk, Russia. By the way Tommy that day congratulated Russian girl birthday. She was delighted. If interested look. Tommy Emmanuel - Happy Birthday Olga (С Днём Рождения Ольга)

[@ioanniskassotakis9519]

Thank you very much mr. Emmanuel!! Great video! How do you find the pre of the aer colourizer or dual mix for vocals vs more hi end pres like Api?

[@turtlefeet7722]

Thanks

[@marcussegura395]

He livin the dream man

[@PopNauch]

Hello, Tommy! Chelyabinsk is not in Siberia, Chelyabinsk is in South Ural. Thank you for your concerts in Russia, we wait you here again!!!

[@SPITTINGLLAMAS1956]

Just came across this great video, im confused though when he says the Bypass goes to the AER amp, does this mean he is using the AER only as a retrun on stage or does the AER also go to the PA ? if so why ?as the Colorizer XLR out goes to the PA?

[@kalaecamarillo4030]

i was wondering the same thing. Maybe he runs them as two channels to play stereo

[@thonguyen7999]

yeah meto . The aer pre amp have 2 out as he said 1 to PA 2 bypass to Aer amp very confuse

[@vent10l]

He sends one signal from the colorizers xlr to the mixer, Also a bypass from the colorizer to the compact 60 which goes via xlr to the mixer and then PA. So he sends both signals to the mixer and they are in fase, and then to the PA and to the stage sound

[@thonguyen7999]

@@vent10l Can I ask what is bypass mean? Does signal will not affect by colourizes when go out through bypass? So maybe 1/Signal go to colourize affected them go to mixer. 2/ Signal not affect go through by pass to affecte by Aer amp is that right huhu?

[@vent10l]

@@thonguyen7999 Yes, that seems right :-) Bypassed means that the signal goes unaffected through the colorizer without EQ etc. So yes :-)

[@boabglen]

Wondering why he goes in to that aer pocket tool before the amp? What's the benefit?

[@danmartinazzi]

Less is more and you don't need equipment ... badass!

[@XTheWrightGuyX]

Hello Tommy! You are amazing and an inspiration for many! One question i have is i recently got a thumb pick as i know you like to use one, however Is there specific songs it should be used for and if so how do i tell what it would be best for? Because you didn't use one in your Lewis and Clark recording but did in your Classical gas recording for example, sorry if i sound inexperienced I've only been playing five months and trying to work out what is best for me.

[@boabglen]

So he's only using the mic? What about the ap5 pro under the bridge? This guitar didn't seem to have a control for that?,

[@teunio501]

I think he forgot to mention the reverb station. I believe it's a TC electronics M350

[@Will_Hall]

So am I hearing this right? He's sending 2 DI's to the front of house? One from the colourizer and one from the amp? Or is he just using the amp as a stage monitor and only the colourizer is going to the PA?

[@Njihdvoje]

Yes, you are right. He sends two signals to front house. One from the colourizer and one from the amp (DI out). He usually have four monitors, two in front of him, and two in the back. And he like to hear sound from amp itself as well, but he never point his amp to the audience.

[@spectorfriend]

Hi Tommy and his staff, I own a 225 and I'd like to maybe upgrade (even if it's an excellent guitar) . I really love the reaction of the wood, when you hear the sound of the tapping on it. That's why I choose a Maton guitar....I love to record beat loops with my guitar and the Maton was the best among all for that stuff. And the question is: which Maton guitar model (or pick up set up) is the best for percussive guitar ? Thank you guys !

[@spectorfriend]

Thank you very much ! I have the AP5 in my 225 and with the mic (AP5 pro), it just can sound louder :) Can't wait to try other models!

[@ValerioMansueti]

another question...what tuner(and metronme) do you use? ..The KorhTM 40 maybe?(thank you..)

[@MariuszKatowice]

Before I saw this video I was looking for an small acoustic amplifier; acoustic guitar and vocal. In this interview, Mr. Tommy said an important thing: Its not a natural sound (when You play loud on this amp). I tested many amplifiers (AER 60 III , Marshall, VOX, Ld System PA ) and no one sounded naturally, acoustically after 10 AM. After that the vocal sounded really bad. Before I have the idea of ​​buying a new amplifier, I used the Alto 112A loudspeaker with a mixer that had Lexicon effects. Unfortunately, the dimensions and weight very large for transport. So I asked the question what we need for the vocal and acoustic guitar ? We need a full range that is the same as with HIFI ? So why not try it ? I connected my old JVC small amplifier, Sony speakers (2 Way 5inch with bass reflex) and mixer. I connected the guitar and then G major ... the guitar sounded great for the first time. Then I tested the microphone and the sound was fantastic again. The guitar and vocal sound beautiful, warm and naturally. Beautiful soft bass. Its a great solution for a small gigs better than every acoustic amplifier. I bought the boss Ad2 and the guitar sounds even better. Stay Tuned Guys ! BTW; Its very good that Mr .Tommy said the truth about the sound ! Sorry for my English...

[@thonguyen7999]

is your guitar hace Ap5 pro pickup ?

[@angelcastellanosmartinez2412]

Is it enough with the amp alone for small venues, like pubs about 80/100 people. Guitar and voice into the amp?

[@KarlijnLangendijk]

Anything about reverb?

[@streambumper250]

Yea I want to ask the same question... I'm surprised that he didn't use a reverb pedal. I know his sound man will add reverb for the PA signal, but what about the stage monitor? Is the reverb effect on the AER good enough for different styles that he play??

[@ValerioMansueti]

Don't you use the Korg TM 40 as tuner (and metronome)?

[@sjdnw]

Great :)

[@ScottPerratti]

Tom,You can play thru a paper bag and it would still sound great!! Brown paper bags sound best!!

[@ValerioMansueti]

the "normal"AER compact 60 or the "XL"model?

[@ValerioMansueti]

and,,,can I ask you please what kind of strings you put on tne EBG808TE?...and what gauge?...maybe the medium gauge 14-56?...(thank you,..I have that guitar,and usually use the Martin Phospore bronze 12-54..)

[@ValerioMansueti]

***** Thanks a lot for the precious informations!that's very kind... Waiting for the next italian tour..(maybe next year..I hope..)..I have seen Tommy playing live four times already and I will come anytime he will be playing in Italy!

[@MrKurtyka]

Thanks Tommy! What kind of strings do you use?

[@adamxlr2010hotmail]

I think he said some where he uses Martin 12's (I think)

[@ValerioMansueti]

i see you have the "old" APmic on the guitar,....why do you prefere this instead of the new AP5 Pro?

[@ValerioMansueti]

***** ok thanks,..I just made the question because I thought he preferred the old APmic...

[@danielemantarro3527]

Can anybody explain me how he set the level on mic and piezo please? He says “a quarter” about piezo, but seems like if he turns the hand for about three quarters... and about mic he says “ten” so max volume? Thanks

[@Njihdvoje]

@Daniele Mantarro He has mic and piezzo on ten, so max out both, and yes main volume is on ten too. "A quater" he is refering for midrange. And when he plays some balads, he turn down a little bit piezo. But remember this, my mic on my Maton guitar is much more quieter then on Tommy's Maton. So for me to get that sound, nice mix pickup and piezo in same time I have to put piezo halfway down to get that Tommy's sound. I did asked about this Maton company and Tommy, and I just have quieter mic. But Tommy said once to me he has one Maton with quieter mic too.

[@danielemantarro3527]

Ana i Kristijan thankyou for the answer

[@DanieleGigli]

What kind of plectrum is the blue one??

[@DanieleGigli]

Thank's you are great!!!number 1

[@WilliamBrownGuitar]

Does anyone know what brand of mic/piezo pickup is in his guitars?

[@tristanjross2186]

William Brown “Maton AP5 Pro” I believe

[@TerenceDechef]

What's the difference between his two 808s? / why does he have 2 of the same model of guitar? Are they tuned differently?

[@alexanderinkognito5426]

Different tuning indeed. Stage setup - Tommy Emmanuel

[@TerenceDechef]

Do you know what tuning the other one is? I always thought Tommy pretty well stuck to standard tuning.

[@alexanderinkognito5426]

Drop D (for example for "Those who wait") or EBGDGD (Antonella’s birthday, Tall Fiddler, etc)

[@alexanderinkognito5426]

What is the difference between these two 808 guitars?

[@gurey00]

Nothing, really. They are both Custom Shop 808TE's that Andy Allen has made. He has one in Drop D and the other in standard tuning to save tuning time. He occasionally brings the A string down to G for some other tunes as well.

[@TheDecidingBullet]

In another "interview" he said he keeps one in standard tuning and the other 808 in a Drop D tuning. that way, he doesn't need to tune as much. It might only be 1 string difference but a guitar has to set into a tuning ;)

[@trimwix9944]

it's hilarious how they ask for all specs on Tommy's equipment. they think by asking for the exact specifications they're going to get the sound that Tommy Emmanuel has practiced over the years to perfect. you can't pull out and strum the guitar a few nights a week then expect to sound like Tommy Emmanuel. he's always preached to practice practice and practice. and when you're done practicing, practice some more. only practicing everyday for as long as you can, then maybe you can sound like Tommy Emmanuel. like the man says "get to work".

[@charlieboyd2453]

Terra bull I just wanted my guitar to sound like it does when it isn’t plugged in

[@realcygnus]

what was that 1st pedal ? just a tuner he said ?

[@gurey00]

Yeah, it's just a BOSS TU-2 or TU-3.

[@МаксимГеннадьевич-у4й]

Tommy, Chelyabinsk is not in Siberia. It is South Urals. Siberia is further. Russia is very big country.

[@MisTerAssaSinZ]

Why do you cover the hole in the guitar?

[@antonkostadinov6518]

To avoid feedback. It is just a piece of rubber.

[@MisTerAssaSinZ]

Anton Kostadinov Oh okay thx

[@DanieleGigli]

Wich plectrum does tommy use??

[@aggiechicken]

Wegen pick by Michel Wegen.

[@DanieleGigli]

Thank's

[@DanieleGigli]

Ok Thank's for The informations....

[@rowdyprins3887]

The one that was laying on the table in this video was a tri Big stubby. Probably 3 mm.

[@benjamingroen6107]

:D

[@marcussegura395]

Is that his wife Clara

[@nomadlake]

ЧАЙЛЯБРИНЩСК

[@Trohawkk]

SASKATOON

[@steelsergesteelserge9939]

AMPLI SUBLIME .....le TOP ......

[@cabeguitar]

Muy bien chaval!!! Sigue así