Tim Lerch - Gibson ES 125 Swingin Blues (transcription now available)

[@stevenmccarthy112]

I'm 71. You are exactly the guitarist I wanna be when I grow up.

[@shallyshal1]

Well I am 74 and hoping the exact same thing

[@shallyshal1]

And both of us better get on it. Time is awasting Shal

[@donk9132]

And I’m 73 soon to be 74……feeling about the same :)

[@kellynolan5090]

I told my Daddy, "I want to be a guitarist when I grow up." He said, "Son, you can't have it both ways."

[@bunkerman99]

I'm only 67.@@donk9132

[@cleartrueblue]

Well I finally found something the Internet is good for: this man playing guitar.

[@Bflatest]

The wealth of experience and musical connections that drop from his fingers is like a turkey and dressing dinner you've waited for all year.

[@jonalexander8935]

My Dad left me a 1946 ES125 he got from his uncle that purchased it when he came home from the world war. Some 41 models were packed away but I think they changed the Gibson signature in 46 as post war models when production picked back up. Anyway love mine and has such a unique sound when plugged in (comes to life).. Thanks for your time Tim!

[@davidgerber9317]

What?!? Tim Lerch is flat-picking!?! What a joy to listen to, and what an unachievable standard to strive for . Thanks!

[@artistmediastudios1969]

What a beautiful sounding guitar bringing back the old days ! I love this man playing the blues.

[@davidbroadfield640]

This is the first thing that I've ever commented on and created an account just to do so. Breathtaking playing, Tim. I've just discovered your tutorials and they're inspiring! Just started playing again after thirty years absence. I won't be 10% of the player that you are but these tutorials give me something to aim at, at least. I absolutely love your style of playing, presentation and obvious sheer enjoyment of the guitar. Thank you so much.

[@locarnese5598]

Absolutely agree. Tim's a class act. Oh, and now I am the proud owner of that very one guitar. Next stop: learning this solo from Tim's transcription.

[@davidbroadfield640]

Fantastic! Also became a proud owner of a '55 ES-125 as a result of this video. Now if I could only make it sound like that...... :-)

[@daviddawson1718]

I got mine 15 years ago, what do they go for these days? No I will not sell.

[@elinvestigadorjuanjesus8768]

Ami me gusta el archtop guitar todavía

[@dannywoody7601]

Fabulous swinging guitarist Tim great classic feeling makes you want to dance

[@jeff0566jsm]

Great Chops! Really enjoy your playing…such great form & “STYLE” Thanks!

[@bandicoot5412]

Just plain excellent, you put the life force in that ax, and don't you forget it!

[@charleshoernemann8661]

Great! Tone, technique, feel, phrasing, articulation…perfect as always!

[@martijnverwoerd8439]

Inspiring performance, thank you. Makes me realize I need to practice harder. About eightteen years ago I spend all my money on a '49 ES-125. Fell in love with it's percussive and vibrant (acoustic) tone straight away. When I plugged it in, things even became better. Love it to bits!

[@guitarman6742]

I'll give you a $100.

[@tomglase5333]

my first nice guitar was an es125. Bought it in 1975 or so, for $225. Still regret trading it away.

[@AlexFCarl]

This is like the frontier between jazz, blues and rock and roll.

[@cd1934]

And yes my 125C 1965 has the same Vibes!, nicely seasoned licks!! THANKS!!

[@richiewilliamsii6548]

ES125's... they are exceptional, beautiful instruments; you've discovered a beauty, TL & will give her new, fresh life again - doubtless! dig it, man!!

[@BluesIsAlright]

Great playing and what a beautiful guitar, just like mine from '66! Thank you for sharing!

[@pnojazz]

Tim, I always learn something from your videos. Thank you for all that you do to keep the music alive. Nice ES125!

[@BBippy]

Love your playing! And jump blues is hard to beat. Captures that transition period from big band to RnR.

[@desmo999]

This Player + This Guitar = A Wonderfull Groove!!!! Thank`s a lot.

[@callingeuterpe]

Really nice blues soloing. Love that guitar.

[@garymcaleer6112]

How wonderful it is to feel "clean." Merry Christmas, Tim.

[@phillowe5168]

great to hear you again you have been inspiration for many years thanks Tim

[@jbkormos]

THIS was the fusion music of its time!! Brilliant!!

[@jean-lucbersou758]

.I do appreciate the very fluent melodic phrasing on this Bb blues and the wink to "Tenor Madness" starting at 3'34 , the emphases of the development and the overall construction that tells a captivating blues story .

[@ZakAmbrose]

Going to have to agree with the first post here. Keeping it real, with some of the sweetest little half step combos all the way through staying right in the nugget... That space never gets old, this is shred'n

[@ilkkasoderlund9587]

Your playing is mesmerizing! Incredible smoothness and taste!

[@JamieToddBand]

Just fell for a '60 es 125 today. Sometimes a single pickup sounds perfect. Should have brought it home today. Nice feel and tone. Thanks for the demo.

[@greatvanzini]

I was totally impressed then came the chord solo. Great playing. Thanks.

[@greatvanzini]

Meaning the chord sol was even better!!!

[@MarkWitneyGuitar]

Lovely playing Tim, gorgeous!

[@davidbrown-bh7it]

That sounds awesome! I owned one of those years ago. Looks like it’s time for another one! Thanks Tim.

[@tonedr]

so so good, and so kind to share your music with us! Would you consider sharing what strings you like on this guitar? thanks

[@davidwitter3986]

Thank you Tim. Lovely playing.

[@jakemf1]

Killer playing!!Swings like crazy

[@imannonymous7707]

That it does man.....like a big ol clock

[@p1nesap]

Yes, someone contemporary on KZbin who knows how to make that kind of instrument sound good.

[@TimLerchGuitar]

There is now a transcription of this solo! Visit www.timlerch.com look in lessons/arrangements

[@sirhilaryflange]

Timothy Lerch Hi Tim where can I find the transcription, had a look on your site but couldn’t find it. Fantastic playing mate!

[@milowagon]

Real snap. A joy to hear. Phrasing perfection and tone.

[@bigduke6702]

Found one locally the same year and I just can’t justify the purchase. But then I watched this video several times……..😅

[@thornil2231]

I have the exact same one from 1953. Love the p90.

[@cliftontorrence839]

Smooth and Tasteful, thank you, Tim.

[@prodigaljess]

Man, Tim...this swings like a gate! Solid syncopation and tasty licks too. Love it, man! Go, Tim, GO!!!

[@MrSwanny66]

Great stuff, lovely guitar and playing

[@guitarman6742]

This guy makes me want to play. Going for it now!!

[@18echosf]

What a nice groove! And, fantastic playing!

[@dontransue9843]

That guitar was made in Kalamazoo, Michigan..........same town I was made in. 225 Parsons is the old Gibson factory, now is Heritage Guitars.

[@attilakucserka7062]

Lovely just sweet as always Tim!

[@alanwatkins6492]

Beautiful sound and playing

[@emlyngriffith5846]

Makes you want to play it! Brilliant.

[@scottyhughes9179]

dig your playing Tim, and that guitar. I have had a thinline version of that guitar since 1970 with a cutaway, a '64, an ES-125TCD, love it.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

Nailed that Charlie Christian playing. Love watching your videos.

[@patrickcoillot751]

so beautiful ! thank you

[@TheElrondo]

Thank you for sharing. Very relaxed and smooth playing! Love the guitar but never can affort one. So i'm going with my Godin 5h avenue. Greets from Germany El

[@TimGreenGuitar]

Awesome playing and on a great sounding guitar !

[@luvdablz]

Who says you need an overdrive pedal or some fancy amp? this is awesome guitar! A man, his fingers and his guitar. Totally enjoyed! More lessons Sir.

[@tboy630]

excellent...very cool touch.

[@shallyshal1]

Straight out of Oklahoma City, home of Charlie C. Style reminds me of another great player- Hollywood Fats. Yeah I know he played mostly strays but he was a phenomenal player. Gone way too soon. Damn! I would love to sound like this. You are my gold standard now. Thanks, Shal

[@wasteyelo1]

What a beautiful tone on it. Neck position P-90 still has a bit of honk to it which is perfect, IMO.

[@peterfredrickmeyer]

noticed your breathing with your lines//great way to make your lines flow like a horn player,,i happen to be working on a thinline version of the same guitar your playing ..thanks for sharing

[@johnnykR9]

great playing Tim!

[@neogeoriffic]

Nice playing bro! Beautiful guitar as well, she's a keeper!

[@Simondaveyuke]

Great play and sound. I've a ES 125 too, very good guitar !

[@HMJohnsonGuitar]

Great playing and very cool box!

[@georgecharlesnelsoniii2668]

I have a 1949 es125 it is my #1 love!

[@taijazvidfish]

Really great. Thank you.

[@Fredwitrave]

This is beautiful!

[@mackrjm]

That's a really good video thanks

[@Sm-ne8ff]

I love those old gibsons

[@JacobawSnow]

Wonderful playing!

[@kyledriscollmusic]

Love your playing

[@TimLerchGuitar]

Thanks Guys for your kind comments, I teach via skype, visit www.timlerch.com for contact info

[@enzodenovellis]

fantastic sound, mood and 125! :)

[@s.trottier3239]

Splendid!

[@videomove]

fantastic!

[@notpopebuthope]

yaaaahhhh!! ... looks, feels and sounds GREAT!!

[@nevermindsleep]

Sounds awesome! I love mine.

[@jkmorrison1013]

great playing, great guitar

[@jeffmcleod2855]

My guitar mentor had one of these guitars. I could have bought it for $150 in 1975 when I purchased a 66 Fender Twin Reverb from the same guy. I foolishly passed on it have wished a thousand times I'd bought it. At least I still have the amp.

[@3cardmonty602]

Tim-I bought - about 6 weeks ago - an Epiphone 1966 Century reissue. It just like the 125, but thinner. I can't put it down. 1 P90 which is quite spanky - you can play hard rock on it too.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

Those sound great. Epiphone, or maybe I should say Gibson did a great job. I tried a couple and they feel and sound vintage. Congrats on that fine guitar.

[@johanblock7844]

I like this sound and feeling.

[@harriairaksinen5694]

Chorus after chorus nice ideas cleanly played!

[@CharcoalPencilPusher]

Tim, I have never heard you sound better. Bravo. (you always sound great though) Thanks for posting.

[@morganalvarez5925]

i love this mans style love to play like that

[@pipotherium]

Great stuff

[@randykatz6573]

Excellent, thanks! I can see that that is not an easy guitar to play. One just accepts that and the tradeoff for that tone I guess and, in your case, goes on the play the heck out of it anyway!

[@jpalberthoward9]

What a rare treat to hear somebody play like a grown up.

[@shanetankey3340]

jpalberthoward9 - Man, true words .

[@p1nesap]

Ikr

[@JGCanning]

jpalberthoward9 fucking great comment! I love it!

[@BartDietvorst]

Great guitar; I want one too!

[@ryandonahue5002]

Very nice. I just picked up a Guild X50 which is a very similar instrument. Quite different than what I'm used to but I'm enjoying getting to know it.

[@TimLerchGuitar]

+Ryan Donahue here im using an unwound G probably a 20p

[@autinspare]

Great transcription. Plenty to keep me busy there.

[@jixxxxer17]

just had to subscribe , motivational stuff, wow thanks !

[@JimPoston1]

Kick my rear!! Blow my socks off! I don't know why I never heard this one before Tim... Great stuff!! Makes me want to sell all my guitars and give up playing... not really... Great Tim, Great!! Best Always, jp

[@felineth56]

Great tone!

[@LZMAmzelle]

incredible!

[@belascialoja4812]

Tasty! More, bravo!

[@erolgermannemmanuel5637]

🇧🇷Thanks; for sharing, very nice !

[@fekinel]

Great playing m8..inspiring...thank you .. :) ..

[@Skykingsound]

That is some amazing playing. Super economic looking. I like how less is so so much more.

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

Dig that T-Bone stuff your throwing in there! Those entry level 40s/50s/early 60s- Gibsons ES 120/125’s/and ES-140s used to be Easy on the wallets- not anymore

[@cbenson76]

good stuff man. I dig it.

[@Arcturian1111]

Nice Solo Tim....

[@treatb09]

people don't realize the quality of the pre 57 es 125. all hand carved. i have a 59. its really great. but needs work i'm not willing to do to it, since it was a closet case. someone did beat on it in the store sadly. so it does have scratches, but it was fresh before that jerk. i only use it for blues. but yours is lovely for your style. if i were you. just get a small amp, go play out.