That Pedal Show - Andy Timmons Talks Tone TheGigRig G2 Mesa Boogie Lone Star

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*PLEASE PLAY IN HD WHERE POSSIBLE! We were so blessed to have the opportunity to hang and talk tone with one of my favourite guitarists and possibly the coolest guy ever, the always wonderful Andy Timmons.
We talk tone concepts, check out TheGigRig G2 on his board, go through his pedals, plus we catch some absolutely stellar guitar playing from the man himself.
Enjoy!

[@tomquayleguitar]

Great video, Daniel! Andy is one of the nicest guys in the business.

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

Cheers Tom, you're next ;)

[@danhall716]

Tom Quayle Probably a lot of people would say the same about you! Amazing player and very down to earth.

[@Snowy0123]

The most underrated musician in my opinion is Andy Timmons. He's totally original and I can't help but be reminded of Eric Johnson when I hear Timmons play.. He is amazing

[@MintStiles]

Timmons is a guitar player's musician. You play the guitar until you realize that you don't play the guitar. Unfortunately he isn't enough of a showman to be big in a odd industry where showmanship often trumps real talent and skills.

[@AndresGonzalez-lg4ki]

I love this mans tone! In my opinion it's much more impressive to hear someone create such beautiful music than hearing pointless shredding.

[@husamettinyaratici8515]

7:48 - 7:55 is the perfect tone and melody that introduced me to this incredible Guitar player few years ago.

[@ChanceCooper125]

His tone is just sublime. Perfection

[@jcacademia8025]

my dream guitar tone. just heavenly. thanks andy!

[@Chuchuguitar]

8:05, Dan: Technicality was put aside and full enjoyment was on. We have so much to learn from both of you! Thank you for what you're doing Dan!

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

oh man, how amazing is that! Cheers Chuchu ;)

[@sirvicemanone]

Well said!

[@yjmsrv]

Daniel's expression between 8:04 and 9:22- my face for every Andy Timmons tone. Ever. He's my desert island tone guru. Just nothing about it is wrong! So. So. So. Beautiful! I keep coming back to this video because of that tone and Daniels reaction. Let's face it- Daniel moves with the heaviest cat's on the planet- and even he is blown away by what AT can do!

[@minkorrh]

You're so correct. I always come back around and listen to AT. Something so pure about his tone and the way he writes. I wrote him via snail-mail 3 years ago and he actually took the time to write a short note back....very cool! If I had to pick a guitarist who I would respect the most.....and I'm picking from an enormous pool...Vai, Satch, EVH (RIP), Eric Johnson, and many more, it's his tone and playing style I like the most. Every note has purpose.

[@canterbilly1]

The more interviews I see with Andy Timmons the more I like the guy. Beautiful player and a thoroughly nice guy.

[@MichaelCoffman]

That She's Leaving Home is so gorgeous. Kills me... Dan's face while he's playing it says it all.

[@yumadapaka]

amazing guitar tone! and andy timmons seems like a really nice guy.

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

He's the best :)

[@bigjohnsgmail]

+yumadapaka Andy is a nice guy...I wired a treble bleed cap in the Strat I rewired for him but ended up changing the 220pf cap for a 470pf A lot of guys like that more extreme bite as they roll the volume back.

[@yumadapaka]

John Oliveira i must try that cap value on my treble bleed. what other mods does he have on his strat? and what kind of pickups did he have?

[@jmp-es1gv]

Bridge is Dimarzio Signature AT-1 HB ; neck and mid are Dimarzio Cruisers - not sure which ones - did read somewhere that they were both bridge models ?

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Not a strat, Ibanez

[@EarthToSean]

Andy strikes me as one of the nicest guys you'd ever wanna meet. He's just so humble, and wields quite a hefty talent at the same time.

[@2yugen2]

That arrangement of She's Leaving Home is very good.

[@robbieredball]

what a guitarist! I could listen to Andy Timmons forever!

[@robpags]

Andy has such great tone!! Dynamic yet pure.

[@CenterEverywhere]

I just saw Andy Timmons play last night in Fremont, CA. What a great show!

[@rokero171]

Andy's lead tone is the tone that I want!!!

[@BrianSmith1969]

I met Andy 20 years or so ago when Thorobred music had a big event in Clearwater, FL. What a nice guy, so glad he has been able to stick around the business for so many years. Great tone master.

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

He's the best! The gig following this interview was absolutely incredible, i'll never forget it.

[@dafretz]

Dan's reaction to Andy's talent is adorable!

[@JayTheLane]

Dan is a great musician himself and truly appreciates Andy's musicality. I'd put Andy up there with Satch, Vai, SRV, and Ian Thornley as an example of a musician who gets melody so strongly it comes out of them like a conscious stream of consciousness. Between Andy Timmons, SRV and Ian Thornley I'd never be able to choose a favourite.

[@DrDan1406]

Just amazing Daniel, Andy's tone is from another planet. And the GigRig G2 is impressive, too.

[@Planetgonenuts]

Excellent. What can I ever say to express how much I enjoy Andy Timmons tone, melody and capabilities matched by his selection of some of the most incredible equipment and expertise possible. Always a joy. Thank you so much.

[@LarsBauer74]

very, very nice! Thank you Daniel so much for this awesome interview! Andy Timmons is one of my favorite guitar players! His tone, time and phrasing, just wow!

[@prsfrank]

Andy Timmons pure tone, just discovered your channel Daniel, cant thank you enough for passing on your knowledge.

[@craig4fsu]

I could listen to Andy play all day.

[@edwinmartinez9787]

I just became a huge fan of his love the way he plays such a down to earth person with the most incredible talent and sounds beyond breathless hope to see him in concert central florida

[@Nada-Mal]

So much TONE!!!! Wonderful sound he could coax out of that setup.

[@markbolton6200]

Hey Daniel, the way you love this stuff so much is as much an inspiration as Andy's playing. You really connect the technology with the feel and tone which is so hard to do. I know its a few years back but a brilliant video. Keep up the great work man. A pedal show Video on using 2 delays like any does would be great.

[@mark7166]

I’ve got a stock Blues Driver, and I have to say it’s easily my favourite drive pedal. I’ve had many but the fact that I can gain it up and still get a crystal clean tone out of it is absolutely astounding, and blows pretty much every other drive I’ve ever played out of the water.

[@niptodstan]

That was great. Fantastic guitar sound and two people that love what they do. No nonsense interview.

[@paulwatson9217]

Words fail me to describe Andy’s sound. The only way I could describe it is it (blooms) and I still feel that word is inadequate. His sound has so many complexities and little nuances to it. All I can say is it’s incredibly well thought out. Andy knows his tech side as well as he plays. And to put the icing on the cake he’s a wonderful human being.

[@gbaren]

Great show. Beautiful playing & tones. She's leaving home…gorgeous :)

[@sirvicemanone]

Absolutely fantastic listening to these guys geek out on tone and gear. Makes you think you are sitting in the room with them so genuine is their love of music. Thanks for posting +1 and subbed.

[@realreally5927]

Tone that's so pleasing to the ear...love it!!!

[@JasonFiske]

What a lovely interview. I love it. Thank you.

[@manbeast713]

How did I not know about this vid!! I have stood and played a gig in the exact spot Andy is standing!! The legend himself!! Wish I could have seen this show :/

[@dreamcoma2213]

A lot of wisdom packed in to this little video!!

[@MNGuitars]

Great video! Sincere, cool dudes and some killer tones. Id love to see a vid of Dan and Andy like the ed obrien one..real in depth of the future board/pedals =)

[@wendelllaffin240]

That is insanely great tone. Great job in capturing that sound... wow is all i can say. I also want to ad that i am learning so much from your videos. I hope you have the time to continue the series... it is so beneficial and greatly appreciated.

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

Cheers mate, it's such a pleasure to do and I'm so glad you're enjoying them :)

[@regasorilian9796]

This is so cool. Love Andy Timmons! And now I'm a fan of Daniel the GigRig!

[@shreve38]

Great video! Andy has tone for days,and the skill to go with it. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

fenderfan ah, cheers mate. I'm in total awe of Andy's musical expressive style, his tone is just so great. I'm a big fan :)

[@alizulkifalahmed9315]

Oh my God, DAT TONE.

[@lundhamselv]

After watching this for the 100th time....at least ;-).....I must say it - this is some of the most tasteful playing I've ever heard - Andy is amazing. Cheers

[@DarrylSyms]

Awesome interview Daniel, and a sweet list of questions that you asked! Thanks :)

[@PhilDoughty]

Thanks Daniel, loverly listening experience of beautiful tone

[@massimos6863]

Andy Timmons is one of the greatest Guitarist in the Planet! 2 awesome Guitarist Andy and Dan👍👍

[@aviator_bryan]

I love this video. Wonderful job Daniel. Andy is one of my favorite players, everything he plays is so tasteful and beautiful. I meet him briefly at NAMM a couple years ago, and he was super nice.

[@garysoza7614]

The song at 11:20 is called sanctuary it's on the new album!

[@fedeelias]

Love his tone, and seems like a super easy going person, thumbs up for Daniel & the Gig rig once more! Can´t wait for the new pedalboard in-depth video!

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

Thanks Federico, yeah, I can't wait to build Andy's new board ;)

[@davidhunter3762]

She's Leaving Home is probably my favourite Beatles song, and Andy's ad-hoc version is sublime!! :-)

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

It was such an experience bring right next to him as he played it. Deeply moving

[@jasonkerr931]

I've combined these same pedals with my tech 21 Fly Rig RK5 to get as close to Andy's Tone as possible running direct to house. We run a silent stage, but it's pretty close in perspective. I also use his pickup configuration in my 2012 American Strat Deluxe FSR Goldtop. Such a great sound Andy has built. Definitely one of, if not the best in my opinion.

[@carlodevivo2928]

Amazing both!!!! Andy is the tone master and Daniel is a genius, the guy you'll want to meet and be friends with! Treasure

[@marcelomf82]

Man, what amazing tone!! Very nice video, thanks for share it!

[@ehambright]

Way to go man! Killer video. Love what you did with the new board too

[@rictube11]

Superb Tone and Great Player...

[@chrisharringtonguitarist]

True king of tone, just perfect!

[@emacedo006]

Andy is such an elegant player!

[@jaycatto]

Awesome stuff Daniel, Andy is indeed a special guy and incredible talent but it takes a great bloke to get an interview / demo like that to happen! Well done.

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

ah, cheers mate, but I can't really take any credit. I was simply in the vicinity of genius

[@DAVEBLISS2007]

Andy plays such great guitar. I met him at Music Messe back in 2000, wow so many years ago. We hung out and swaped music ideas etc. Andy can shread but plays real nice tender notes. Daniel has become a real maestro of effects pedals. Great interview.

[@danpeabody5687]

Daniel I am impressed. Great product I wish my board was half that nice!

[@luckyno888]

11:20 That TONE is tasteeeeeee...

[@dylans9405]

Cool, Humble Andy

[@brandoncook2560]

brilliant video. nice to see people really caring about guitar tone at this level.

[@anastav6915]

Great job Daniel. Andy has a beautiful set up :)

[@jcrossley3]

Really beautiful playing from 8:00 to 9:35

[@AYONPA]

Jim Crossley "she's leaving home" the Beatles, a beautiful song

[@benbutterworth7584]

What great tones and a really sympathetic interview -nice one. The MESA sounds great. It always irks me when people cite Boogie amps as being for heavy rock nutters, when they're just so versatile and their cleans are so good. I am lucky to have a Mark V and it is just such a musical amp and I'm far from being a shredder! All I need is Andy's chops ;-)

[@JamesRussoMillas]

benbutterworth Love my Mark V as well man. Phenomenal amp!

[@mark7166]

benbutterworth Yeah man. I've got a Recto-verb 25 combo, and yeah - it can get some crazy gain, but the Clean channel is seriously beautiful. It very nearly rivals my '73 Twin Reverb. Mesa makes some seriously versatile amps.

[@JamesRussoMillas]

Mark Lugg ain't that the truth!!

[@jamesparr6840]

Fully agree! I have Mark V and a Lone Star combo. Playing covers across the musical spectrum ; they cover everything! Seriously versatile, reliable, great sounding amps!

[@gitarbangsatchanel8036]

Insane..!! Amazing tone

[@ParFive]

Great tones, great playing, Andy Timmons. I bought the JHS @T, and I still can't play like you. :(

[@nortru]

Amazing guitar player,

[@R0BL68]

Two of the nicest pure talents in the business. Great video! 👍

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

ah, cheers Rob ;)

[@the_cleantone]

COM'ON! That's awesome!

[@bradleystroup1457]

killer licks man, I think every time I see/hear Andy play I get at least 3 licks I want to try

[@jamlsn]

Great video. Everything Andy plays is beautiful; even that simple chord progression at 7:30 kind of makes you melt.

[@Guitaroholic007]

Great video and awesome guitar tones! Cheers! :-)

[@gabrielperez9420]

Shes leaving home... fantastic tone

[@immanuelcarretero103]

I love it. Great tones.

[@chuckgreenfield4484]

He's a great player playing a great amp - the Lone Star amp!

[@ScottHughesgtr]

Wow...that "Angry Charlie" tone at 10:30 is unbelievable! Great video all around!!

[@jbeTV1]

Agree with Tom Quayle. Andy judged me in a contest I won ages ago, and has always been super nice. Great video!

[@minkorrh]

His clean tone is like running a wet finger round the rim of a wineglass full of teardrops.

[@damonstewart70]

Damn!!!! exquisite tone!!!

[@pabloantuna717]

awesome!! great job, sick tone!

[@5kMagic]

love it, love it, love it!

[@TutorialesMezclaMastering]

wow!! Nice interview!

[@denmar355]

Dan, did i see a little eye watering? It had the same effect on my front row at a clinic. Just beautiful!

[@jamesgrobertson8024]

Really enjoyed that many thanks

[@alejandroblanco2071]

Awesome video... Technicological = technology + logical, LoL love it !

[@rufusdtonebug4049]

Just bought a Keeley modded Blues Driver off the back of this video. Fantastic tone :)

[@davidjoel111]

I've seen this video like 10 times.......

[@Mountainman1ify]

Sold on the angry Charlie ! Already have a lone star and I really dig Andys playing!

[@jimtalltheislandbrothers6639]

Tempted to change my strat pickups to the dimarzio cruiser. Great sound.

[@uktmaxx]

wow... what a nice bloke! reminds me of Rick Wakeman on Guitar! :D

[@Freyathrith]

Great comparison on all fronts.

[@slowjosfarm9917]

Awesome stuff

[@guitarman1inwd]

Andy you rock brother never stop we need great rock to counter all the shit out there..........

[@lestervai]

DAMN TONE

[@jfrockon]

What great sounds he has....

[@jfrockon]

jfrockon and playing

[@lalmalsawmachhangte620]

I love his hair

[@AZFunk]

Amazing tone! Somehow I had totally missed checking out Andy despite playing guitar for 35 years until just about the time I got my G2 ;) Coincidence or divine providence? Anyhow, two great talents in Daniel and Andy. (P.S. can't wait to get that G2 software upgrade!)

[@TheGigRigDaniel]

Ah, cheers Doug. G2 software upgrade on the way next week. Cheers mate

[@socitopo]

Andy... You are the best :D

[@matthewfreed8401]

Some awesome sounds there, I was also thinking of getting an sp compressor and an ep booster as subtle always on pedals, I was wondering if anyone knew where he runs them in his chain, Daniell keep up the good work, big fan of that pedal show

[@MrZuikos]

I would give both my legs and livers just to play half as good as Andy, Holy Shit!