Sweetwater Minute - Vol. 117, Chris Broderick Interview

Mitch Gallagher interviews Chris Broderick from Megadeth! Chris visited Sweetwater along with Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson recently, for a special workshop in our Performance Theater. Chris talks about his musical origins, his new Signature Jackson guitar, and shows off some beautiful chops! Thanks again Chris!

[@necroyoli08]

I wish Mitch made all interviews, he's the best interviewer I've seen

[@apositron84]

He's not only an interpreter. He invented a new type of guitar pick, so you can pick and change to tapping and/or fingerstyle and back again... something I've been trying to do for ages. I've ordered one and hoping I can get used to using it!

[@ruysk]

This was a great and professional interview.

[@LeonRHarvey]

yeah, not often do you also want to commend the interviewer for asking fun questions and making astute observations. any video with Mitch, you know it's gonna be great.

[@SpartanMota]

I really like to see Chris interviews, i mean the man has become my inspiration

[@BoeyChar]

One of the best interviews i've seen... interviewer's really smooth and filled with knowledge of the interviewee, Chris!

[@ultram4]

I like the interviewer, good questions, no stupidity and seems to be very knowledgeable. ...and Chris is a wonder kid, can't understand how he had time to learn all the stuff he knows and be so excellent in whatever style he fiddles with...I am very envious to say the least! =)

[@tubeampsrule1]

I would like Sweetwater to include a pick clip with this guitar's purchase!!!

[@CircleCityEric]

If I were a metalhead, this guy would be my role model. Since I do play almost exclusively with my fingers, it's not hard to admire a player like Chris. I was surprised to learn that his guitars are by Jackson. I saw the headstocks, and I immediately assumed they were built by Brian Moore. That goes to show what you get for making assumptions.

[@SamuelParish]

Chris is a MONSTER at guitar

[@scrotumleech509]

BECKER..discussion over...God bless Jason..

[@Tarkess]

I agree, it'd be cool to see him doing a solo album where he really tries out a variety of things. This would force him to show some creativity, but it'd also be great to just hear all his talents on one album.

[@Blueshirt38]

Christ Broderick playing slap jazz/funk guitar. Amazing.

[@danielnahuelpi]

Mitch Gallagher looks like a 10 years older version of James Labrie XD

[@YmirTheBand]

Imagine how great it would be to be as good as him. Anything you wanted to play, you could play it perfectly by ear within hours. Mindfuck man....

[@DJ7tringGuitar]

This video is so much better than guitar world's review of Chris's guitar

[@meemat]

Excellent interview! Thanks a lot for this!

[@LostRiderIbanez]

What a great guy and awesome guitar player, Chris you are the best !

Even though it is clear that Broderick is a professor and technician at the very best that anybody is nowadays in this scene, admitting that Friedman is weaker in that domain is also unjust. Let's not forget that Friedman's the person who introduced Japanese mods and scales to metal. I wonder if and when Broderick would make his invention on thumb picks available to the public..

[@HetfieldAuditore]

I need that guitar... And that pick clip.But mostly the guitar

[@enriquelopezleon4191]

great interview!

[@ToddLarsenMusic]

Great interview Mitch!

[@6672rock]

I'd like to see Chris put out an album of classical pieces arranged for solo guitar.

[@reritrash]

r u funkin' kiddin' me? this guy is just amazing!

[@Thrasher5251]

Amazing guitarist. Probably the best guitarist I've heard!

[@minazmorgul]

Yeah, almost every time my senior touches my Jackson, he always plays acoustic songs and it sounds very, very good :D

[@SergeantZaf03]

What song is he playing at the very intro? I wanna learn it but hard when I have to watch this vid everytime

[@Firewoman888]

Such an intelligent guy. I like Chris.

[@danlewisguitar]

really good questions, good interviewer. Incredible player too!

[@jcrawford21]

Chris is the man

[@rpr154]

The Hartke stuff was set up for Dave Ellifson.. Chris was going from His Axe FX into the P.A. system.

[@AlisterTate]

17:27 was the most amazing part of this interview for me.

[@profanious]

I checked and it's NOT yet available through sweetwater. This is definitely my next guitar

[@MultiCheckers1]

dam! never seen chris play that way before

[@LeaNSynG]

GENIO!!

[@anahowana]

the modesty, the accomplishment, the creative&musicianship of Broderick remind me of Shuldiner's!!!

[@HetfieldAuditore]

I have to find a signature soloist IN THAT COLOR !!

[@dsg3002]

If Chris ever released a line of pick clips for people to buy, he'd make millions without even having to play anymore.

[@AlexRamosDrTaz]

Chris is obviously dedicated to his craft! That's how! ;)

[@codo27]

definitely only time 2 of those guitars will ever be in the same place at once, cant find one anywhere

[@HeavyMetalVagabond]

@psalvacion not sure if its what you were referring to, but the pickups he's got in this guitar are not D Activators. They're his own custom dimarzios i think

[@RolanTHUNDER]

The tapping lick at 6:36 didn't sound very pleasant to me... sounds fully diminished or off-key or like he used the Locrian mode maybe...??

[@Abdullah-df4ys]

RolanTHUNDER i agree..

[@RolanTHUNDER]

+Remmy 315 on this video in particular or his tone in general?

[@shellnutj]

@eddieward666 I bought the Jackson Chris Broderick 7-string signature from a guitar store online since I couldn't find one locally and I have no regrets. The guitar plays well and sounds great both distorted and clean. If you get a chance to play one before buying to make sure its for you thats obviously ideal, however, I can vouch for the fact that its an amazing guitar. It looks beautiful and plays well.

[@lapermid]

damn! that was awesome!

[@svtcobra666]

Chris Broderick is fuckin bad ass.

[@jani14jani]

the multifinger taping lick.

[@nemtall]

Do a Solo album Chris ,,,We want one

[@DJ11726]

jackson PR guy: make sure in your interviews with your guitar to move it as much as possible to show off the ridiculous shininess

[@TheMasterfulcreator]

Pretty good interviewer.

[@SuperStrik9]

I'd love to see Chris join a death metal band like Suffocation and really push his limits as a player. I think the Megadeth stuff is too easy for him lol.

[@assassin1872]

the thumb picks are availible from his website but they are out of stock at the moment

[@StayMetalOldschool]

I'm agree too !

[@deathbastardable]

His hands are MASSIVE! Look at 'em!

[@StayMetalOldschool]

this about the time.Marty Friedman more than 10 years in MegadetH. Chris just 2008 join to them. yeah, Marty did many amazing solo in MegadetH such as Tornado of Soul . Holy Wars. Hangar 18. of cause I know faster didn't mean better

[@jaycet9104]

I agree, probably my favorite metal guitarist. I think the Marty and Chris debate is pointless its all a matter of opinion I dont see it possible to compare at the level these guys are at. I think Chris is one of the most diverse players out there but Marty has some of the most memorable solos of all time. Its like apples to oranges. Just enjoy the music!!!!

[@supexavi0424]

15:19 ... i literally shitted my pants with that small thing !

[@henry8114]

chris broderick fuck yeah

[@bulletinmybeard]

You can't compare because both guitarists have various/unique styles.

[@djaguitarx]

you´re right...and i "betcha" many shredders and guitarists with " feeling" cant play what Chris plays...

[@yunesbb]

i want that fuckin Jackson !!! i want it NOW !! NOW I TELL YOU !!!

[@eddieward666]

@shellnutj I'm thinking about 6 and 7 'cause I don't really need 7 strings but I can use capo and play in other tunings without changing settings.

[@JullarMusic]

So i guess in "time" according to sweetwater, a minute consists of 22.34 minutes.

[@FeedThemCake]

omfg.. skolnick + broderick = win

[@joniiboy]

anybody else noticed that Chris has awesome hair? Oo

[@molomono]

True, but if Marty grew up listening to Chris's work i'm sure he would have been able to play it.

[@themodernguitarist]

@renthal971 Axe FX is direct order only. I don't think any retailer sells Fractal gear.

[@Link07250]

I think a classical album might be good. Classical Guitar is so underrated - playing classical is more demanding. The angle and elevation of your right hand could be the difference between a pro and a starter

[@INTELLIGENTHUMANCOCK]

I agree

[@INTELLIGENTHUMANCOCK]

Exactly

[@philybates]

That is one sick fucking guitar

[@onibakemono]

No other guy has a popsicle's chances in hell of getting laid when Chris Broderick walks into the room.

[@TheManwithafan]

The interviewer looks like a really old Tom Savini haha

[@flavioslash12]

But who has created epic solos like tornado of souls, hangar 18, skin of my teeth and more?

[@nicktshredz]

@SpiderStan194 Not stock Jackson's. I have a randy rhoads I put passive pickups in that sound better than my strat for jazz.

[@IWantaVacation]

nerds always become the best people.

[@Kyle072585]

give the old school country style thumb pick a try

[@jani14jani]

Music is a expression of your imagination/emotions.

[@gerardourby]

Chris needs a DIEZEL AMP only he can get all the power of this amp

[@LotusEater14]

When you can play guitar like Christ Broderick, time does whatever you tell it to. 22:33 in just one minute? Easy

[@Tarkess]

They were actually for sale for a little while last year, but they sold out REALLY fast. I'm guessing he'll have some more made once he has a break from touring and recording the new Megadeth album.

[@leoseanster]

I second that. I really want Broderick to release his own record - listening to him, I see that he has a huge palette of techniques and can literally, play anything thrown at him. I want to see him try and separate himself from the whole Nevermore / Megadeth music imagery he is so associated with. The world needs a new guitar hero, maybe.

[@KitRamsey1]

I'm looking really forward to that...........21:18

[@AlexRamosDrTaz]

He could do it in several genres, not just classical.

[@Trippinovermylaces]

Great Interview..Thanks!! When was this was recorded.? Actually,can you just start putting that in the decriptions if there not ,to help some of us keep track.I hate watching an old interview,and thinking its current.Or visa versa...Thanks Sweetwater/Mitch

[@Gabriel_LlG]

Would be kinda cool to have more Yngwie Malmsteens.

[@BrandonGallemore]

look up zack ordway. he plays on jackson guitar and he's pretty jazzy, smoove, if you will.

[@profanious]

I WANT A PICK CLIP! haha I would buy hundreds!

[@SuperSossossos]

lol, the interviewer looks more like a classical pianist rather than a metal fan!

[@JokerCat9]

He looks like Mark Wahlberg in the movie Rockstar

[@adrianfong5783]

Chris Jones weird i actually thought he looked like Matt Damon kinda sounded like him too haha

@eddieward666 That's the 7 strings secret!!!

[@StayMetalOldschool]

hehe,and Chris taller than Marty, Marty a shorty. but I love Marty and I love them both.

[@9unslin9er]

There is no better or worse. Friedman was a pioneer. Without him, there would be no Broderick. I'm sure Chris would agree.

[@Shroudspawn]

give him a signature pedal!

[@DeathBringer769]

@solidiquis1 Exactly. People forget that theory came LATER to describe the sounds people were making. People seem to be under the false assumption that music was invented with theory..

[@eddieward666]

@catjive2 I'm more about this amazing guitar, but pick clip is fine too :) how long? something about year ago when he first time talked about his pick clip?

[@nicktshredz]

@SpiderStan194 Well passive pickups sound better for jazz and I'm not really one for the EMG tone.

[@HetfieldAuditore]

Dat Color

[@SamuelParish]

I agree, Chris is a far better player but Marty is a better musician and composer :)

[@kairay1000]

alot of moot arguments here...these are all great and amazing guitarists in their own rights...I think we all wish we could play like any of these guys....

[@_youps_]

i want to know how can he use artificial harmonics with his pick clip, PLUS I WANT ONE

[@666thrashmaster]

Chris is a great player and too be honest he's the only modern player I've seen and actually enjoy but his tone has too much gain personally I think he needs some delay just too give it a more moist tone if you will instead of his dry sounding tone like more bubbly you know what I mean like Dave Murray's lead tone...but that's just me I love him though nice guy