The Pedals You Need for Shredding, Riffing, and Fast Playing, w/ Josh and Paul Gilbert

What's the perfect recipe for a shredder board? Like any well-loved dish, there's more than one way to put together something amazing, but when we decided to film an episode dedicated to shredding, we knew we had to call our friend, Paul Gilbert. Anyone who knows Paul knows he's a master shredder or, as he prefers, a precision speed guitar athlete. In this episode, not only will you learn what effects Paul thinks are essential for guitar athleticism, but he will show you how to quite literally build a pedal board.
As a little chef's kiss, we're giving away the board Paul builds. Enter to win Paul Gilbert's Perfect Recipe Board for Precision Speed Guitar Athleticism here: forms.gle/SYZ8...
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[@jhspedals]

Where does the mayo go in a sandwich?? settle the debate. Also... enter our giveaway to win the pedal board Paul made in this episode... forms.gle/SYZ8Gfa1r6vUWrXR6

[@scottiev77]

Mayo is the last part of a sandwich Edit: why doesn’t Subway put sauces on first then if last isn’t the correct way?

[@benjaminnevins5211]

Hate mayo

[@Fentele]

I’m with Mr. Gilbert. I’m not into Mayonnaise. It’s best left in the jar, on the shelf and not missed.

[@Gordini840]

the spread goes on LAST! always. Austin is 100% correct... Commies put it on first, nuff sed

[@spencerulman]

On the bread!

[@2007bmpgti]

“What Paul is showing us is that we should probably learn to actually play guitar instead twiddling knobs.” I feel personally attacked.

[@metricdeep8856]

…..Some of us are personally responsible for that comment.

[@randomeyeliner]

Why not both though?

[@Levibetz]

He even has a trick to prevent the knobs being twiddled.

[@ThiagoRochaA1]

Skill issue

[@randomeyeliner]

@@ThiagoRochaA1 I absolutely could practice more

[@Quagm1re]

Stopped by for the pedals, stayed for Mr. Gilbert. Thanks Paul!

[@j.reinhardt36]

"my friend Paul Gilbert" must be awesome to say

[@jerryhatrick5860]

Inoeraonaly know local.uusicians as good if not as better.. He just got lucky like many others.. And yes he's awesome. But he sucks because he's using transistors into a tube amp.. It isn't the amp it's him. Amd the transistors.. But I enjoy watching my tube amp values climb as I use nothing but an amped pedal board. Nope no modelers..the amped 3 does it all and more..

[@sparks2spare782]

Paul has a roadie for just that heavy cable. Starting out with a Thin Lizzy riff put a smile on my face. 😃

[@friedrudibega6384]

Paul is one of my favorite people. His love for music is infectious.

[@jeremeydonovan8286]

And a snake just bit my toe. I can’t hear that melody without thinking about those lyrics ever again!

[@robsthedon]

Aka the knowledge

[@jbpmusic4900]

Paul is great! Feels like your uncle is a rock star and gives you advice

[@QueenToKingOfSpades]

Parasocial relationships are weird.

[@mohitrahaman]

Paul is the best form of human being. Cheerful, enthusiastic, crafty and the best at what he does.

[@DrJeebles]

Paul is so kind to draw the attention to mashed potato and gravy and away from Austin's sociopathic idea it is okay to put mayo on cheese when finishing a sandwich. What a guy.

[@gonzoduke6805]

We need more Mr Gilbert episodes. Every time he is on the episode is stellar! He fits the vibe of the show perfectly. Thanks guys and gals!

[@ItsVictoriaG]

Seriously! I’m a simple gal: I see a JHS video with Paul Gilbert, I click and watch the entire thing.

[@MrKylederp]

Need Josh to now visit Mr. Gilbert in Japan for the next episode.

[@me-bf1re]

Paul had no idea how to react to Josh's antics in this one, lol

[@Brandtfunk2]

In favor ✋🏻

[@AdlerDanEgoe]

This guy Gilbert makes the guitar youtubers, and I learned about him a year ago like most of you. Damn.

[@Subatomic_Glue]

Paul Gilbert is everything right about music and guitar playing. The guy is just pure joy of music and I love watching/listening to anything he does.

[@aaronfolmsbee4433]

Paul dropping the "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" line with flerb!

[@BigTwinRiver]

Josh “This has the most useless sound ever put into a pedal. “Flerb, lol!!”” Paul proceeds to recreate one of the most iconic synth lines in cinematic history, drenched in alien Flerb magic, while grinning like a Cheshire Cat. 😂 Paul “oooo I want to hear more Flerb, !”

[@jsullivan2112]

That came to him so quickly! Unreal.

[@ghostsethrich7306]

The flerb sounded really good in it's own right too, lol.

[@nickfindsgold9788]

I love that Paul Gilbert is a guitar fan as much as anybody else. He is a legitimate great but he nerds out over players and their sound just like the rest of us. Thats a fun board. Now Im goong to twiddle the knobs on mine to figure out where I am going wrong 😂

[@Sh4dowFawx]

Josh's face during the flerb riff was amazing

[@jfo3000]

So was Paul's. He was digging it.

[@donniedangerracing]

Nothing Special there, Just the typical FLERBFACE😂

[@TyroneLoganMusic]

This comment was at the top of my screen as that scene played. Flerbendipity.

[@billyshears6622]

Paul and Josh being sarcastic together are one of my favorite things in the guitar world.

[@J.C...]

Pauls episodes are ALWAYS some of the best 👌

[@samsonjpedroza]

P. G. IS A LEGEND AND A GENTLEMAN. I ATTENDED GIT IN 90-91 AND HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING HIM AND ATTENDING HIS SHOW AT M.I. AND AT THE TROUBADOUR THAT YEAR !!! GOOD TIMES !!!

[@TheCyberMantis]

Paul is an encyclopedia of guitar knowledge and wisdom. Paul is a guitar wizard.

[@ishko108]

Hell yeah!

[@adamlaskey7265]

1. Paul is an amazing guitarist and a delight 2. Anyone puts mayo on top of the cheese on my sandwich and words will be had 3. The editors need a raise

[@rudicci]

It can be the most rainy, dreadful day, and PG can make me smile. The dude is a sunshine that happens to be a Legend of a guitar player.

[@danielrosadoguitar]

❤

[@user-qb1sm3rk9r]

I like the rain.

[@michaelsnydermusic]

I love it when Paul visits. I don’t know his music very well but I love watching him play and talk shop.

[@Techcensorshipbot]

Paul has always been the coolest. He's the only famous guitar player I know that has always done his own website and answered emails.

[@ericwaters2400]

Paul came into Five Star Guitars where I work and we had a great conversation and he played and sang Doobie Brothers for me. It was pretty surreal to say the least but what an incredibly kind and warm person he is to be around. I love the hell outta that guy!

[@homunculusSZN]

Paul seems like such a nice dude.

[@DaveMcCall]

Paul and Josh should have a nice-off... the whole world wins.

[@frankyfingers068]

He is. He was my instructor at MI. Super cool guy.

[@homunculusSZN]

@@frankyfingers068 that’s awesome!! Super jealous of that!

[@shaharbar]

He is, but at the same time, if it comes out that he’s a serial killer, I wouldn’t be too surprised… He has that Dahmer vibe…

[@homunculusSZN]

@@shaharbar don’t scare me like that, man! There aren’t a ton of shredders that aren’t full of themselves and Paul is one of them 😂

[@taoteg1941]

Been watching Paul since his earliest days, lagging just a few years behind him in age, and I am impressed endlessly by his musicianship and technique, but most by his pleasant disposition and sense of humor. The planet needs more Paul Gilbert's everywhere!

[@jholl7339]

Paul is a local boy made good. Started hearing about this kid who lived down the road who was amazing. By the time I started getting more pieces of the puzzle as to who this "Kid" was, off he was, for California. He turned out to be one of my biggest guitar influences.

[@jasonbates2687]

I have been a fan of Paul since his and my hair metal days in the late 80s. It is amazing to see him now analyzing his sound in detail. What a time we live in.

[@dogfalcon]

Every KZbin video with Paul Gilbert is an honor to watch. This one is no exception.

[@TNpyro-nk8ky]

Andy Timmons. WOW SO GLAD TO HEAR SOMEONE OTHER THAN ME SAY HIS NAME! By far hands down one of the best guitar players in terms of melodies and harmonies. His solos always fit songs well and have tons of flash and skill! DANGER DANGER IS UNDERRATED!

[@daysleeper3910]

I dont know why Pablo Gilberto makes me so happy.... but he does. He knows how to play every song ever written!...

[@Jim-g2m]

Paul is very knowledgeable about pedals and every time I have seen a video of him putting a pedalboard together, no matter which pedals he chooses to include, the board always ends up sounding great.

[@MAP448]

These two are hilarious together!

[@Boosty_Boost]

i freaking love Paul Gilbert, when he starts rocking out all different songs and being inspired. Pure rock n roll in this mans heart. 🤘

[@rickjohns689]

Like EVH, Paul's fingers are where his tone comes from. No matter what gear, he sounds like himself. Instantly recognizable.

[@myuncle2]

But as you can hear, without a good amp, even Paul sounds bad.

[@mikespitzer007]

@@myuncle2 he sounded best when he used LANEY amps

[@coppulor6500]

confusing tone with style. Style is in the fingers. Groove is in the heart. Tone comes from gear.

[@brathzo]

Don't confuse tone with style.

[@user-ib3wd7cw2o]

What a perfect JHS episode. Thank you ! Such a joy to be a fly on the wall and go pedal shopping with Paul and Josh and then hear them all played live by Paul.

[@CMHobbies]

PG is the golden retriever of guitar. There’s no one more enthusiastic about playing than him.

[@patriotpizzaman]

Tim Pierce is pretty close.

[@redvikinghobbies]

Learned more about myself and my pedal board in this vid then I have trying bogus crap over the last 20 years. God bless you Paul Gilbert. You too Josh. BTW. I love the Bonsai. No idea why I don't see that used more. In my top 10.

[@dude_crush_]

Josh I love your reaction when Paul played the Flerb setting on the Holy Grail lol. Paul Gilbert is probably the only guitar player worthy enough to make the Flerb sound cool 😎

[@littlehcollective]

Paul is an absolute treasure. All the riffs+infectious love of all things guitar tone=Paul Gilbert. And he name-dropped some outrageous jazz musicians!

[@DustinKreidler]

People who know, KNOW Paul Gilbert. Its a freaking tragedy that he never got wider fame or acclaim (IMHO. Maybe he's perfectly happy where he is, and more fame would have screwed that up!) Seriously one of best people on the planet.

[@DustinKreidler]

Build the sandwich, mayo goes on the top piece of bread, then mustard, which then gets upended onto the meat stack. Austin, you're a disgrace to the *ustins of the world. Dear someone, anyone: I need a Phineas & Flerb pedal. Please?!

[@DustinKreidler]

Josh... maybe toggles should have their options labeled. What's that? Oh, no reason why. Just spit-balling here.

[@vvoof2601]

Man's out here having a conversation with himself...

[@DustinKreidler]

@@vvoof2601 you don't? sounds lonely. :D

[@ruffrydazz2032]

Paul LOVES Jailbreak. I took lessons from him at MI and he just wanted to jam over that because, “playing in F# is hard!”

[@Markleford]

Riff historian meets pedal archivist! Such a powerful educational duo! Also: Mayo goes on the bread because it has a flat topography and rough texture (essentially "bubbles" in the bake) that accommodates an even and controllable distribution with a knife. Putting it on an uneven and impermeable surface produces inconsistent results. Mind, if you're applying mayo from a squeeze bottle without the assistance of a knife afterward, the results are probably "good enough" AND you don't have an extra utensil to clean later!

[@jasoncrump1886]

Paul is just the coolest man . One of the greatest guitar players ever and always has those good vibes going on.

[@MrSebastianParra]

I love how no matter which pedals, Paul sounds like Paul, and that is just a fantastic reminder of all that is good in the world.

[@mikeslominsky]

Ok. Josh and Paul (all familiar like they are my boys or whatnot) both have the same sense of humor and I will never get tired of their palaver. I have been a Paul Gilbert fan since I first heard of him because of a little flimsy record in a copy of Guitar for the Practicing Musician. Over the years, I have grown to love and appreciate his position on music and art and artistry. He is one of the most influential musicians of his time. I've been a JHS fan for about 10 years, and even though it's kinda fanboi creepy cringe, I love the folks there. I am a user, too. My first "modded" pedal was a JHS Soul Food and it really sold me on the idea of special sauce. Now I own more JHS stuff across multiple boards than would be polite to disclose, but I'll just say if you aren't working with these pedals, you should definitely give them a spot on your board because they deliver and have a ton of bang for the buck. Great video! Also, mayo goes everywhere. Same with hot sauce. We don't mayo shame here. 😁

[@live2shredguy]

More Paul pleaseeeeee!!!!

[@RandomDude45_X]

Paul just seems like the nicest down to Earth person. Anytime I see him pop up on anything I stop and watch. The mayonaise thing is diffrent for sure. Beggining of flurb I thought was going to be Close encounters of the 3rd kind with the song and the aliens.

[@JosephSokolowski]

This was such a fun episode. I love that I'm so deep in the PG multiverse that I already knew that Paul prefers his pedal board wood to come from high up in the tree for weight purposes.

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

Paul, I hope you get/got your guitars back. This guy is a treasure to music and HUMBLE AND NICE!

[@zappasmoustache23]

I think Paul needs to be a regular on the channel, he and Josh have a very complimentary energy and he’s always entitle to listen to, talking as well as playing. Some really great insights. Thanks guys.

[@chronicinsomnia]

Paul is the most talented person ever. He is such a humble and nice guy. Thanks for having him on. What an awesome way to spend a half hour.

[@iommi13]

Just seems like Paul is the type of guy you could call for any situation. Hoedown in a Kentucky gymnasium, Rock show in an arena, or polka in an ice chalet. Paul's the man

[@charleyeastman1795]

I don’t know Paul Gilbert’s music at all, but his playing in this video was great, and he seems like The Kind of Guy You Look Forward to Having a Beer With. Great episode!

[@r-i-ch]

I love how he name checks the sounds of some many guitarists.

[@lyrad24]

Sound library on PG is really vast

[@jimkirk2527]

Paul.... I just love you for being you and I love your music too

[@SchlegFace765]

The Home Depot joke might be the most truthful truth ever spoken on this channel. Lowe's too!!

[@MM-ib6qh]

Paul was my #1 hero when I was a teenager, and honestly, still one of my hero's today. Such a special and talented guy. He's one of a kind!

[@MarshallGTV]

“My good friend Paul Gilbert” subtle flex Josh. Cheers.

[@serrisdaylor1015]

incredible you two can look into each other's eyes without either one having to look down. I'm so happy for you

[@rocket69218]

That Series 3 delay and verb together sounded just perfect.

[@javiercabrera3517]

I love Paul's ability to just pull out riffs from songs and just ripping through the neck like a monster but with so MUCH soul!! Thank you Paul and JHS for the video!! PS: I think last time I had Mayo it was on the actual bread not on the add on pieces of the sandwich, you guys LOL.

[@piepolt01]

First off: Mayo on the bread!!! Secondly, what an awesome show, thanks a lot guys. Paul Gilbert is maybe the nicest person in Rock n Roll!!!

[@joehynes2964]

Incredible that he built a "Marshall amp" out of those pedals. Sounds amazing. Great video. Much fun.

[@shredrick25]

Paul is the reason why I'm always addicted to SHRED! Thank You very much for the inspiration Paul! God bless 🎸🎸🎸

[@gregrandallbtsr03]

That was over way too soon! Really excellent! Could watch Paul and Josh and all the crew at JHS all day. Thanks for inviting us in. Peace

[@hjalmarbackstrom5883]

Anything with Paul and you know it's gonna be fun, you guys really made my day! God bless you, and may the flerb be with you at all times.❤

[@mmiller6873]

Absolutely digged this episode. Well done!!

[@Speedgovernor]

What the hell????? This is literally next level guitar content!!! Great comeback!!!

[@StevenAMckayAuthor]

Flerb pedals just quadrupled in price. Paul is an amazing player and a great guy it seems, I love watching him play. Great video. Also, mayonnaise is vile!

[@captainfruitbatify]

Paul Gilbert playing Thin Lizzy and VH riffs - my new favourite thing.....

[@RichBischoff]

This was so good! Thanks Josh! Thanks for inviting Paul out, he is one of my favorite players ever! and seems like the nicest dude.

[@Biwlll]

Paul is one of the best proofs that if you commit to something you can master it! He mastered the athleticism guitar playing, the more soulful approach and rips the slidly slide guitar! Awesome episode! And tbh, no mayo on the sandwich, mustard only!

[@turnerm33]

Senior Pablo Gilberto ❤

[@LumaTo]

Señor

[@NickiTusp]

@@LumaTo No, este parece que fue a la facultad, no es el que fue abajo a mexico si tuvo problemas jajaja

[@dw1784]

Paul has some great tips on pedalboard building. I learned a few things watching this. Great video!

[@scorpionsaloon4169]

Paul is a great guitar picker with an infectious personality. What's not to love ?

[@rustyl.6358]

What a great episode! So many talking heads out there that aren't touring professionals, with well-listened original music. To watch and listen to a top musician stands above all the rest. Thanks.

[@lurker9634]

Man every tone and everything Paul played in this sounded absolutely perfect

[@myuncle2]

he sounded horrible beacause of that silly amp.

[@vinny943]

@@myuncle2the sovtek sounded beautiful stop it

[@arceneaux777]

I booked Racer X WAY back in the day. Paul is an assassin on guitar!

[@paulvigos115]

Respect to Paul's skills to nail immediately the tones of my favourite heroes like LESLIE WEST, JOHNNY WINTER, ROBIN TROWER and EVH. We were lucky enough to meet Paul many years ago here in Athens Greece in a clinic Great simple person, no arrogance like a REAL SUPERSTAR SHOULD BE! Great video Josh

[@beaufredericks4547]

You forgot THIN LIZZY!

[@bruce5168]

Paul is a great down to earth professional. Not to many of those today. Much respect Mr. GILBERT, you are an amazing artist.

[@insanetubegain]

OMG Paul Gilbert seems so approachable, I love his personality.

[@petermach8635]

You never miss with a Paul Gilbert, the bloke's so enthusiastic, so expressive and so helter-skelter go-ahead ......... he's like sunshine after rain !!

[@ivanargol7485]

21:46 "Are you a Scorpion and an Eagle too?" 😂😂😂

[@matthewaguirre9517]

i laughed so hard at that 🤣

[@ibereLeto]

@@matthewaguirre9517 Me too 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ll14m4n]

could you plz explain the joke?. I didnt get it.

[@ivanargol7485]

@@ll14m4n The Carpenters, Scorpions and Eagles are the name of the bands

[@nicholasbstone]

@@ivanargol7485 The Carpenters have always been known simply as "Carpenters". At least, in this current timeline. Just all sorts of wrong! They'll always be "The Carpenters" to me, and dolly had braces too.

[@brandnewyou5254]

Paul started off with the Riff that I always play to test the pedal or an amp and then he mentioned that that was all that you need was an AC DC type of sound and I mean he just nailed everything that is what I've always believed

[@dazdaz713]

How can you not love these two guys ?

[@ishko108]

Gilberto Concerto!!! We love Paul Gilbert! This video is a showcase of so much of guitar sounds it's unbelievable! And some healthy Paul Gilbert humor! - I'm a Carpenter. - Are you a Scorpion and an Eagle too?

[@johnsuede]

Amazing 80 tone masterclass by Paul G.

[@Spoony2121]

i was never really into paul gilbert until i did more research this past year. never thought i liked his tone, but ive grown to love his sound. he can make anything sound good!

[@kungfuseadog]

Paul you are amazing, thanks for the joy of music.

[@rossmiller7778]

Major Props for starting out with a Thin Lizzy riff

[@1921sebi]

The FLERB riff actually sounded good, what a madman

[@ForestZachman]

First, any video with Paul is going to be amazing. I always love his enthusiasm. Second, unless you’re working at Subway, mayo goes on the bread and it goes on first.

[@6-10noir]

I really liked the concept of this video, please more! 🙏

[@justanotherhero8981]

I have never seen a video with these two that didn't glue me to the screen. By far the best guitar/gear duo

[@andrewdangelo2466]

Paul is absolutely spectacular!

[@GearzillaGuitars]

I love it When Josh and Paul get together always fun and informative as usual

[@leftofzeroofficial]

I love Paul. Such a warm loveable dude.

[@reverendg5937]

Mr Gilbert is a Treasure!!!! So Talented and Humble. Thank You for Everything Paul Gilbert!!!!!

[@bonnevillebagger9147]

Austin should be jailed.

[@brianrobichaud4798]

And put on a diet of mayo and flerb.

[@fajaradi1223]

Justice for Austin!

[@CMHobbies]

@@brianrobichaud4798Great. I can’t even eat dinner now!

[@v3rlon]

Austin needs capital punishment for murdering sandwiches. Also, change his name from Austin to maybe Sacramento or something for people who make bad sandwiches.

[@ryanriggs9963]

Lock him up

[@Mr.Flower.666]

I love Paul`s goofiness when he plays. He makes crazy faces whilst shredding like a maniac. Absolutely magical!

[@wesst.422]

7:56 Finally, someone who recognizes the potential of flerb!

[@macjoe8256]

amazing to watch, impressive to hear, so fun to experience content like that, thank you both