Riffin’ with Paul Gilbert & Andy Timmons: Choppin’ Riffs, Trading Tales & Gear Galore

[@sweetwater]

Which two musical masterminds should meet at Sweetwater next? Tell us in the comments below who you’d like to see go riff for riff, and be sure to drop by Sweetwater for all your Ibanez tone-crafting tools 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Ibanez_Guitars

[@musicalcompanion5890]

Buckethead and Steve Vai

[@tigranayvazyan5974]

Guthrie and Marty

[@saeedchogan8754]

No other can top this one!

[@pranaakbary9924]

Paul and yngwie or paul and buckethead or paul and anton oparin 😊

[@TheoScubla]

Julian Lage and Robben Ford !

[@MaxOstro]

This is what makes guitar youtube great again

[@dark666shredder]

tired of those unplugged playback, thankyou thats real music!!

[@Eefaux]

It always was great. Don’t let anyone tell you that it wasn’t.

[@deptofdesign]

Yeah, man!

[@filheim]

You are the real deal! I'm just waiting for more videos of you demolishing the guitar! Greetings from Brazil!

[@ninblues3]

Max Ostro, Andy and Paul Collab in album. Could be disaster! Wow!!!

[@woodchuk1]

These two seriously need their own podcast, show, whatever. I’d watch every single second of it. Pure audio gold.

[@andytimmonsguitar]

It's ALWAYS a joy and completely inspiring to hang out with Paul! He's a true virtuoso AND a fan of so much music. Good times ❤

[@DaveMcCall]

Thanks @andytimmonsguitarx-perienc7391 for making this with us! Your joy and enthusiasm scintillates!

[@sweetwater]

Good times, indeed! 😎🤘🎸

[@robertsimpson5801]

How dare you not even mention Andy Timmons, Andy! 😉😂😂 Both of you are very inspiring and mesmerizing to watch! The rest of us would be happy to have a quarter of the talent that each of you just displayed!

[@mattbrown193]

Thanks to you and Paul and Sweetwater for doing this. So much fun. Can't wait for quittin' time so I can get my guitar and steal some licks!

[@shable1436]

No John Jorgenson? At least sneak in lick from back on terra firma 😂

[@pretendtobenormal8064]

I'm from (and still live and work in) Evansville, IN -Andy Timmons' hometown. I was teaching guitar at a local music store (circa 2007) and giving a lesson to a student whom I showed an Ace Frehley-sounding lick. I happened to comment that while the lick was all over the place in rock guitar, the fastest I'd ever heard it played was on an Andy Timmons tune called "Groove or Die." We gave it a listen, played the lick, and both agreed Andy played it faster than either of us would ever manage. When the lesson was over, we walked out onto the main showroom of the store only to discover than Andy was actually in the store talking to the owner (Andy was back in town to visit his dad, Gene). I told Andy that we had JUST been listening to one of his tunes and asked if he would mind showing us that particular lick at tempo; he was more than happy to oblige. Both me and my student were floored. A great memory... Andy's an amazing person and one helluva guitar player!

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Paul and Andy, PLEASE do this on a regular basis!

[@richardburkow3792]

I agree! Jams like this were one of the primary reasons I got into music in the first place.

[@mbmbmbmbmbmbmbmbmbmbmb]

Once a day tbh

[@adamfstewart81]

Please please please please!!!!

[@doodechannel4024]

I think this happened because Mr. Big was playing in Dallas. Andy lives in McKinney and it created a good opportunity. Paul did a clinic at the place that Andy regularly plays at (Guitar Sanctuary).

[@Rotheurd]

Yeeaaaah!!!!❤

[@Samguitarguy94]

2 of the most genuine chaps who just happen to be wizards of guitar. Amazing. No personal agenda, no ego, just enjoying the instrument and each other’s company.

[@ibinTZY]

Whoever planned this deserves a raise....they need to collab on a song ASAP 🤩🤩🤩

[@davidpekarsky2977]

Deserves a raise, a one has a future is casting. This was so much fun and I just got to watch.

[@theharvardyard2356]

Forget a song, they should do an album! Fantastic chemistry

[@ibinTZY]

@@theharvardyard2356 YASSSSSSSS 🤩🤩

[@pauloamw]

YES!

[@cowondeso]

​@@theharvardyard2356 The Line Up will be: 1. Andy Timmons: guitar 2. Paul Gilbert: guitar 3. Marcus Miller: Bass 4. Vinnie Collauitta: Drums 5. Devin Townsend: Vocals😅😅😅

[@Mirirocknroll]

I lit up a joint watching this. And I smiled through out. What an amazing session.

[@RobertKeeleyTV]

I can't begin to tell you how cool it was to be in the room while this went on. I'm so glad Sweetwater captured this for people to see how two pros can come together with no practice and make mind blowing music with their guitars.

[@DaveMcCall]

Thanks for being a part of this, @RobertKeeleyTV!

[@D1TemplarKnight]

I saw them jamming at Paul's masterclass in McKinney recently, amazing.

[@bobblake7109]

Andy Timmons has tone all day, and everything he plays is musical. Paul Gilbert is groovy and equally musical. Two of my all time favorites, together. Thank you.

[@AudioNaut93]

This is the best advertisement that Ibanez could possibly procure. The tone Andy gets from that neck pickup is glorious.

[@davidramos4317]

You’re not wrong I ended up looking up the dimarzios lol

[@AudioNaut93]

@@davidramos4317 so I’ve got an Eastman sb59 with the Lollar Imperials and it sounds really similar to whatever Andy has…I think that’s why I like the way his neck pickup sounds so much.

[@pauloamw]

So good, it outshines Paul's tone by a mile and I'm a big fans of Paul.

[@adamfstewart81]

I suddenly want one. That flat radius fret board! Need to feel that under the fingers… 🤤

[@AstorSkywalker]

Man Andy's tone!

[@BretskiL74]

Gotta love Paul Gilbert. So friendly and knowledgeable. He seems to make everybody feel at ease, no tension

[@heavyrelic8506]

Andy‘s tone is always killer. Always Always Always.

[@eduardosci1909]

👍

[@cowondeso]

@ 16.00 the way AT laughing when saw PG did a rockin pick sliding, is the trully energy and historia from these two Freakin Legends!❤

[@mikebaker698]

I think I smiled the entire video! This is what the internet should be.

[@paultostrat7914]

Same

[@dannynyima1781]

You know people smile all different crazy thing right?

[@watts18269]

@@dannynyima1781there’s a version of you on every reply on every comment on KZbin.

[@mikebaker698]

@@dannynyima1781 I did know that! Not that crazy really

[@GabrielSkolderblad]

I'm a depressed person but every time I see these guys talk they give me such life inside. The people who have these guys in there lives should be really greatful.

[@jonnehayesjr.9299]

Hang in there champ ✨

[@frankrichards3089]

​@@jonnehayesjr.9299Keep great music in your life 😊

[@FeelingShred]

it's such a stark contrast of all the Human Potential I see on these videos and later unplugging coming back to a reality where everyone is rude greedy selfish... sometimes it's too brutal

[@chrisstevens4680]

❤

[@eugeizquierdo]

Everyone can be worthy for others, mate. Its Just sometimes we dont find a feedback for our energy. Theres always another Day to try. Keep it on!

[@DaveMcCall]

It's impossible to watch this without smiling.

[@Pimpadeus]

I’ve been giggling like a toddler since they went “ALL SUPERNOVA” on us! :)

[@Cantshred777]

Andy colours in the silence in such a beautiful manner. Love them both

[@2hatsandadream]

We need a Andy Timmons and Paul Gilbert tour!

[@richardburkow3792]

Excellent!

[@theharvardyard2356]

And an album to go with it!

[@putos00769]

That would be amazing!!!!!!

[@ChristopherLightfoot-zu3kb]

A new G2 ?

[@sirchristopher7684]

Man, I have always loved Andy's tone. He never gets too dirty with his tone. There's always a level of clarity.

[@sansubr]

Paul Gilbert has a HUGE cabinet with all songs ever written sorted alphabetically and by release-date and categorized by chord progression.

[@virantify]

WHAT?! Fr?! Where did you see that?

[@sansubr]

@@virantify I meant in his head 🤣

[@virantify]

@@sansubr Ohhhh 😅

[@TheElementWild]

Love these dudes! How could you not.

[@anthrmthrfckr]

WE WANT THIS AS A REGULAR SWEETWATER SHOW!!!

[@gdawgs101]

Seriously, this is one of the best things I've ever seen!

[@slappywag7210]

Paul can’t help himself. He is a natural teacher. I’ve learned so much from him since his time with Racer X. Thanks Paul

[@noorvanm.p632]

Yups.

[@yuliefelice5643]

Two giants in a room ❤

[@JorfJams]

could listen to these two all day

[@kerrytyk111]

This is the best buddy ship and chemistry I’ve ever heard. They sound super good together. Better than G3 or Petrucci guitar universe. Amazing

[@runningintohistory]

1000%

[@thestratinez3430]

Amazing artists and guys ! I listen PG since 86 or 87 Still awesome !

[@MotoRiff77]

Andy's Tone is always on point!

[@Bendit1974]

Yeah that neck pickup indeed.

[@Harrysound]

I got the Dimarzio Cruiser Bridge in my PRS neck position....it's perfect.@@Bendit1974

[@UnboundOdysseus]

I forget who said it first, but I'm stealing it. "There's no such thing as the best guitar tone...except Andy Timmons. He has the best guitar tone."

[@badscrew4023]

He’s got the best tones ever

[@nomnom112]

He's such a good rhythm player too

[@pifou61]

Andy Timmons is such a freaking killer. What a tone and amazing phrasing. His note choices are so beautiful

[@PaulWarrenMusic]

This is just the kind of thing that makes guitarists stop, watch and smile. Two of my favorite people just doing what they love and thankfully we get to share in that moment.

[@ewljr]

It’s amazing how these two can hear something in their head and just play it

[@dadude7]

Two good guys who deserve every good thing on the planet.

[@usejustonce2386]

Just met Paul at a show. What a guy!

[@Mendelian]

Dear lord, that Timmons LoneStar tone never fails to get loved ❤

[@DomSchu]

Yeah that neck strat tone is so perfect.

[@trevorwimberly4386]

Because its a humbucker!? 😆@@DomSchu

[@Eefaux]

And yet it still has the single coil flavour, with the clarity and articulation. Helped by not being over saturated, and I suspect most of all, the person playing it.

[@randysmith8770]

Isn’t it a Lonestar Special? I believe it is. Both sounded great every time that I’ve played them.

[@petas874]

What are you doing nowadays Mendel? I'm waiting for the next album!

[@angelpereira130]

Andy's tone is to die for...

[@tk7836]

Lol, I love how they had their Stairway to Heaven moment in there. And totally embraced it! 😁

[@danielbalboa4537]

Love that Paul Gilbert guitar solo Mr Big to be with you...great stuff sir

[@trevorellenberg]

1:28 Andy Timmons casually dropping the weezer riff

[@PrivilegedWhiteMan]

i cant believe i just got weezered by my favorite guitarist

[@restlessbean4635]

I was just abt to comment this lol an octave lower. I don’t think he even thought abt it.

[@milkjug7800]

I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMENT

[@brianmcdermott281]

@@restlessbean4635it made it sound nice tho at the end😂

[@hahaheslop]

It's so awesome seeing these legends jam.

[@druwk]

😄 Thank you Sweetwater for this! Thank you for both of you getting together. So many levels of FUN! You both really are such beautiful souls. What a pleasure to watch MUSIC shine through both of you, with such a beautiful sense of wonder and play.

[@chrispile3878]

Just 2 guys having a musical conversation... Heavenly!

[@deeberdave8190]

How can two guys be so good, and have so much FUN, at the same time? Thanks Paul and Andy! Thanks Sweetwater More, more, more, please!

[@dalejohnson2047]

Two masters of their craft a joy to listen to

[@AMaj7Sharp5]

This should be a weekly event.

[@adhamroshdy]

This is probably the coolest thing I've seen on KZbin for a while...thanks a lot for doing this, Rock On!

[@slipkhein66]

The chemistry between these two is undeniable! What an amazing video ! And the sound is supreme 👏🏻

[@jeremyluke8022]

Two guys that went to class and understood everything they were given Jesus Paul’s jam with Nathan east was also mind blowing legendary bass player as he is

[@GmanMusicProductions]

No one would have the guts or the nerve to tell Paul & Andy... No Stairway! 😂 Two of the greats and even better people. Truly enjoyed watching this!

[@shudson23]

That improv on stairways to heaven❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@10sassafras]

The best half hour on KZbin.

[@skipneumann1]

How many times have we seen Paul playing these melodies? Never gets old

[@Lefty-Guitar-Enthusiast]

Paul Gilbert is an encyclopedia of song knowledge

[@norishooor]

Guitar MONSTERS ! So wonderful that you both exist and play ! Love you guys !!!!!

[@easter_sunday]

Timmons has an AWESOME tone coming out of that rig!

[@adamfstewart81]

These two are so wonderful together - I could watch this all day long. Amazing! Thank god this happened!!

[@ericdietrich9848]

Two of my absolute fav players - can not get enough of this.... thank you.

[@lellegrolle9495]

Andy timmons tone and the solo at the end by Paul Gilbert was amazing

[@imranbukhari6931]

These guys need their own show 😎 …absolutely exceptional ❤

[@Johnny-oy9fh]

These guys need their own KZbin channel together

[@ancientxtitan9313]

Oh wow! What a surprise! Please more of these two legends!

[@boscothunder]

2 great dudes with no egos. Love it!

[@kadobrown9158]

PAUL GILBERT IS THE GOAT!

[@enharmonic77]

I love PG but Andy's musicality, phrasing, tone, expression and creativity beats PG to the post every time. Andy makes the guitar literally sing, but has all the flash to go with when needed.

[@PhilSmythMusic]

About as fun as music gets. Two giants, zero ego and a genuine enthusiasm to listen to each other to play and learn. What a joy! Cheers fella's

[@cwness4587]

2 of our greats today. Thanks sweetwater.

[@briandennehy6380]

Andy is one of the all time greats. So criminally underrated. Paul is a legend too. You can tell Andy is a phenomenal improvisor where Paul has to work on it a bit more. This should have been 3 hrs instead of 30 mins!

[@getatdank]

I love how they're both masters at their craft and there's still the slightest bit of vulnerability when next to another proclaimed guitar legend talking about how they approach things. Shows you that no matter how good you think you are there's always an element of feeling like not knowing it all or being caught off guard with something you're not comfortable with and room for growth and learning. I've been playing for well over a decade but still see myself as an amateur and seeing that really re-affirms that what we do as guitarists is a personal journey and there's no road-map for this thing we love

[@computico]

This is insane !!! the magic these 2 created is so incredible !!! they do an amazing combination !!! thanks for this thanks for share this with us!!!

[@Jarrodpimental]

5 minutes in and I feel like I should’ve paid for this already.

[@Georges-n5j]

Grinned all the way through this. Just pure joy x

[@mftran]

Reminds me of Paul and Marty on Japanese TV back in the day, I love this format so much. Thank you. We need more videos like this.

[@work1907]

This is such a treat and also over half and hour long. Thanks for this gift.

[@superdavesguitarparty2847]

Band name? “Ibaneezer Scrooge” 2 melodic players doin’ their thang! 😊😊 PLEASE do more of this! 🎸🎸🎸

[@Adayinthelife666]

The best guitar duo i‘ve ever saw and heard on you tube. Simply phantastic playing of two guitar god‘s! Thank‘s a lot guy‘s, you‘re simply the best!!!

[@meida_fpv]

Paul singing over the pick scrape at 16:00 in was just too funny More of these please!

[@kevinalfrey2633]

So much talent ‼️🔥

[@wooliegeek]

Best thing I’ve heard this year. Fantastic!!!!

[@letmehavethat]

This was the most enjoyable guitar playing I have seen in a long time. This is a win for guitar lovers everywhere.

[@engineerdan2231]

Two of my FAVORITE guitar players. Is there a way to like this video more than once? Because I want to keep smashing the like button.

[@erickenlin8255]

These guys need to make a record together. Two of the best.

[@boho2637]

I haven't smiled that much in a while! Awesome!

[@stevegamiello6476]

Thanks guys for putting a big smile on my face. Absolutely priceless

[@tannousfakhry5787]

LEGENDS

[@barrywilson871]

Wow say no more, two master virtuosos at work, Awesome 👍👍

[@Freedomfreak]

The best video EVER put out by Sweetwater, these guys are amazing to watch and listen, their interaction is addicting.

[@sunnytaufiq07]

When you love & play music with heart & soul..... And the rest is history.

[@michaelmichael7043]

This what you call seasoned musicians...period.

[@cristianoandreoli1638]

two incredible Musicians!! 😍

[@WillfulThinker]

More of these jams, please! Try to get Tony MacAlpine, Jeff Loomis, Andy Wood, Andrei Nieri, Greg Howe, Steve Morse, Steve Lukather.

[@SlickNik94]

I was just thinking the other day that Light My Fire would be a great track to instrumentalize on guitar... and *POW!* ... now that desire is fully sated. Thank you, maestros!

[@scootersays]

These guys, along with Nuno, have been my favorite guitarists since the late 80s on!! So awesome to see them together jamming. So much style, taste, their techniques; absolute masters in the game!

[@CapOlimar]

III Sides to Every Story is a great album, Nuno's playing is just 👌🏻🔥

[@audionutmike]

Good grief the talent in this video is insane! Thanks for all the years of teaching and beautiful melodies guys!

[@jdbroders64]

Just F'ing epic. Two virtuosos grooving off of each other and killing it. This is magic and what makes me love KZbin. This kind of content is priceless.

[@manmon77]

Man Andy's guitar sounds absolutely killer here

[@hermespadilla]

Close encounters of the 3rd kind is the best cadence to finish any jam 😂

[@VictorGonzalez-gk1nr]

Two legends at work

[@brandonwatsonmedia]

Two of the BEST ears and playing talents ever just having fun and being amazing. Yep, I'm good watching for the next 33 minutes.

[@glenandal8244]

Wow jam so creative 😮 Paul and Andy 🔥

[@alvarez1284]

This is what two Master Guitar Players look like! Amazing playing!