Johnny Marr: Marr's Guitars

'Marr's Guitars' is a stunning photographic presentation of the guitars that defined the distinctive sounds and style of Johnny Marr, with personal reflections and insights from the legendary guitarist himself.
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[@pamcm1098]

I think I could watch several hours of this.

[@FabianSalomonsson]

That Pedal Show did a long interview with him regarding his gear and career.

[@pamcm1098]

@@FabianSalomonsson I think I've seen Johnny with his current band 7 times. I'm hoping to go again in Oct.

[@trevorclarey3336]

I bought this book for my son for Xmas then found out he had bought it so I kept it for myself . ha ha

[@renatocpjr5192]

Johnny Marr, John McGeoch, Robin Guthrie, Andy Gill, Will Sergeant, Vini Reilly, The Edge... These guys totally innovated the way of playing the guitar in the 80s.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Andy Summers

[@BarronVonShyster]

Most of them are great rhythm players..not lead so much ....bono refers the edge too a technician

[@p.molenaar5868]

I think Jimmy Scott and Chrissie Hynde made the new wave indie sound.

[@BrunoHenrique-jr1uj]

Yes Robin Guthrie from Cocteau Twins alongside the bassist Simon Raymonde

[@BrunoHenrique-jr1uj]

R.I.P. John McGeoch ❤ Siouxie And The Banshees

[@joecvar]

I can’t wait for this book, I have dreamed of seeing his guitars for a long time. Cheers Johnny! This is a good one ❤️✌🏻

[@adrianfumi]

Did you ever get the book? It's pretty damn amazing! I have a JM Signature Jag, and it's so awesome to see it in his book! Absolutely stellar!

[@joecvar]

@@adrianfumi yes and it is a truly beautiful and special thing to behold 😊✌🏻

[@pauldaniels6158]

Johnny Marr & Peter Buck, Rickenbackers in hand, as well as the picking patterns that each used, defined the sound of the late 80’s for me. Bravo!

[@dannysantos1266]

I sincerely believe he’s a bonafide genius.

[@oliveroneill1388]

The true ambassador for music.

[@dhh488]

One of my favorite guitar players. He's so unique and so melodic and great tone too.

[@mikeuk4130]

Ah, just how unique is he, I wonder?

[@filiplipkowski4963]

​@@mikeuk4130just ask a shit ton of musicians who were inspired by Johnny's playing or even start their own bands because of the smiths

[@mikeuk4130]

@@filiplipkowski4963 Each one of us is unique. I expect he's iconic too.

[@filiplipkowski4963]

@@mikeuk4130 well said

[@christinebell9949]

@@mikeuk4130 He is you know. People talk about the so called greats but to those of us who can play guitar, I can assure you that many of them are over rated, technically. The pentatonic, repeat ad nauseum players. Honestly, all the so called "classics", Stairway, Hotel California, Freebird etc,etc. Beautiful songs they may be, playing them really isn't that difficult. Johnny on the other hand, not only does he have his own unique sound, but technically some of his songs can be difficult to play. Just an opinion. I just love any guitar based music, long may it last.

[@StevenParrisWard]

As a former Mancunian guitar player/song writer, in bands of that era, this is a must. I thought I was pushing the boat out with 8 guitars, so this is also reassuring to see so many. Nice and a bit weird to see at least some of John's selections in my own collection: a black and white Rick and a Gibson 355. I also have a few Resonators along with a good value 12 string Gretsch that does Bunnymen as well as Byrds covers quite melodically. Thanks Johnny for giving access to your private collection.

[@mikerandall3819]

I have this book courtesy of a present from my sister. It’s brilliant, he is brilliant.

[@bgierat]

I saw that guitar in the Manchester Library when it was on display. Saw some great Joy Division memorabilia there too.

[@DavidSmith-xd6cx]

You're a legend Johnny 💪

[@oliverhendrick393]

Just reels off girl afraid like it’s nothing, greatest guitarist ever.

[@damien6997]

Very humble artist. Love his playing. And obviously his guitars are so good ❤

[@Exercise-01]

The only problem with this video is way too short.

[@tonyred520]

Bit like Marr?

[@crashyyy4116]

1h45 podcast(?) on that pedal show

[@nelsonwilbury6162]

Morrissey is that you 🙄

[@dronehead5505]

Agreed. Would have been nice to have a buddy doc with the book. I could watch him talk and play his guitars for hours.

[@dreamfire5210]

I can't play much, but I have always loved the look of guitars. It is kind of an art form in and of itself.

[@jeremythornton6090]

I don’t know his music but I’m going to listen to a lot of it now and probably buy his book. I love guitars!

[@AidenMcCarthy-dg7fw]

He’s the guitarist for the smiths. A genius

[@bendevere8525]

That green tele is so fit

[@cgavin1]

Love me a silverface twin reverb. Only combo amp I've had that sounds great at any volume.

[@paulmitchell359]

Arpeggios are a significant aspect of his playing style.

[@martinobrien7110]

His own unique Sound .

[@comettripper]

♡♡♡

[@paulkerr2298]

some cool amps kicking about aswell, id buy that book. just saying.

[@alexraia1377]

New drinking game: take a sip of your drink every time Johnny says “Guitar” 😂 good luck.

[@mikesmee]

I bought the book! Absolutely fabulous x

[@FalseTeeth-o4y]

Do you want to buy a black & white photograph of pensioner watching a baby gibbon have a shit? I can do you a good deal.

[@dentonpergolas9107]

6:00 The moment we all realized we've been playing There Is A Light wrong...

[@dosergiobr]

Marr is a legend

[@ericcrawford9827]

OCD guitar collection. I can relate on a budget scale. No copy-rite restrictions.

[@andrewcrawford9134]

Oddly specific question time: any idea what that case-style stand in the background is? That looks perfect for me not rattling my guitars off one another as I take them out like a great galoot.

[@williamr3840]

I keep my copy of Marr's Guitars next to my copy of Mr Benn -- Red Knight, which is next to a copy of A Clockwork Orange, etc. :0)

[@McDoinky]

Wish Andy made a video like that, too…

[@moleisrich1]

Way way too short is right. I could watch all day.

[@agentblue52]

Johnny could make acoustic instrumental re- recording of Smiths albums and it would be a success!

[@Carl-yu6uw]

Just thinking that myself. Quality of his sound here is great relative to my old smiths cds.

[@infossil]

love it

[@xMsry7]

I’m convinced that even a fender mustang would look giant when Johnny is holding it

[@MoogerTuber]

I was never interested in music or guitars but I got this book for my birthday sometime last year. My girlfriend said it could be our coffee table book. Fast forward to today, and if you enter my room you will see a wall of guitars. I've got beautiful Les Pauls, Rickenbackers, Fender Jaguars, a few vintage Mustangs, acoustics, you name it. All in all I bought 34 guitars. My girlfriend thinks I am crazy and she regrets giving me the book, lol. I convinced her that I only need one more guitar, and we made peace for now. I still don't play any instrument, guitar included. I just like staring at my guitar wall and admiring the beauty of them. But I have discovered the Beatles. I am only 19 and filthy rich, so perhaps, some day I will become a musician or something?

[@maljo4604]

Sureeee bud, whatever you say ;)

[@johndrake2729]

Guitar collectors who don't know how to play are frowned upon.

[@MoogerTuber]

@@johndrake2729 It's a joke post. :)

[@miko1975guitar]

Maybe get your girlfriend to wipe the saliva from your chin and pop your pacifier back in.

[@johndrake2729]

@@miko1975guitar Yeah, and start accepting paychecks.

[@mikeuk4130]

Mars needs guitars! according to the Hoodoo Gurus.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

best comment so far 👍☝️🤎🙏

[@mikeuk4130]

Cheers, that’s a new high point for me!

[@margateswede]

Dear Mrs Me. Christmas is coming :)

[@renewijgh8859]

Transformer!😎

woooow😮

[@pauloalves143]

The book is pure guitar porn, with such interesting stories about your favourite songs. The Casino is in there, and for those who know its a special selection....

[@BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr]

Yep.

[@MrFirefox]

every video with johnny marr seems to end way too soon

[@richardhartley7094]

❤👍

[@prod.boywanted5941]

what song is he playing at 2:30 ?

[@primeDecomposition]

William, It Was Really Nothing

[@modgrip805]

"J'en ai marre" in French means "I've had enough of this" in English. Jus' sayin'.....

[@paulmitchell359]

Capo on the 4th fret.

[@KalosPVP]

Wow someone else who owns a PDI-03 from Palmer.

[@capbubba]

F+cking Johnny Marr👍👍👍

[@iancamone]

hyper goat!

[@sonik120]

Im gonna have that big of an amp where I can use it as a chair

[@papaglenford]

capo on the 4th fret huh? - he said, running off to try it

[@PauloSantiagou]

The Creator!!

[@AnaLipton-r4g]

My Grandfather who lived in Memphis had an acoustic guitar that Elvis gave him. Worth a fortune. Years later My Father gave it to a charity shop, not thinking it was worth much. We all have regrets!!!🤢🤢

[@ignatiusjk]

Do you play in a band or do studio work???

[@jamesm.3967]

I had a guitar tech tell me that you only needed four or five guitars😂😂😂

[@leehambleton9919]

This video should be longer

[@nickwilliamsbespokebeltmak8309]

he`d have more if Noel Gallagher gave a couple back

[@chrisst8922]

3:18

[@JohnDaubSuperfan369]

That Gretsch looks awfully big on a small lad like Johnny.

[@Chris-jq1qb]

He tames and controls them all regardless

[@fellspoint9364]

Owes a lot to Bo Diddley

[@mytorment]

George Harrison's kid 🙄

[@mytorment]

Who??

[@tr4nquil4um]

rickenbacker it is not a rock guitar? c'mon... Beatles used them extensively during the 60's.... crazy guy

[@Lorenzo-cp7qs]

Stick to the flute love

[@ashleybuck6508]

He’s exactly right it’s not a rock guitar .

[@tr4nquil4um]

Internet trolls... I dont mind... what exectly is a rock guitar then? A pointy shitty ibanez? Anything that one can make it howl is a rock guitar...

[@tarkenton3895]

I think Johnny meant more as a big chord with some gain kinda rock. The Beatles didnt really use Rickenbackers in stuff like say Helter Skelter; they were more used for what was essentially their swingy 'pop song' beginnings. Not to say the Beatles didn't rock, it's just that the ricks weren't the guitars they used to do that period.

[@dosergiobr]

Amplifiers were not built to sit on...

[@Lorenzo-cp7qs]

That’s why you were never in a band

[@BrianLarkin-xn1sx]

That's why you don't rock and roll

[@thiskingbusiness]

One of the most overrated. Bland as fuck.

[@Lorenzo-cp7qs]

Mong

[@tonyred520]

Garbage

[@richardhartley7094]

You need help

[@tonyred520]

@@richardhartley7094 Are you qualified?

[@DripVintage]

Are you qualified

[@tonyred520]

@@DripVintage no question mark proves you're not..

[@prettyprrrrettaygood]

Garbage is kinda harsh tho ..maybe OP is referring to JMs recent work?

[@IreneTimmy]

Very overrated, jingle jangle.sure he's a decent bloke..came here by mistake

[@BarronVonShyster]

They are more rhythm players ..

[@Street-shitter]

Most over rated guitarist ever. A few catchy riffs years ago, but no great body of work

[@miko1975guitar]

I picked up a rickenbacker once in a guitar shop. It felt so fragile that I thought it could break just by looking at it. Didnt like that feel so put it back down.

[@miko1975guitar]

The guitar just suggested those chords to me. Cuts from him scrubbing out chords on a D28 to him holding a mint D45. Eff off Johnny!