This Weird Guitar Cab Was The Secret Sound Of Country Radio

[@arkybeagle6159]

For Jim, all roads lead to the lumberyard.

[@stereodreamer23]

This is the kind of content that KZbin was invented for! Thank you for this fantastic little video! Part History, part tribute, part old-timey story-telling, part tech geek, and part DIY--what a delightful journey...

[@jttech44]

Make cool shit, put it on the internet. Pura Videoa

[@canadiansoul9401]

You are absolutaly Right ;)

[@fire304]

AMEN brother

[@LeoAr37]

He's a fantastic video creator

[@zloboslav_]

I've never even been interested in country music, but your research and production is so gripping it glues me to the screen. You may have just sparked an interest in me for country music. Amazing...

[@jdkimple]

Same here. I had no idea who J.T. was. Now I need to check out everything he did.

[@mma1st105]

Start with classic country or outlaw country. I think that's the easiest to get into. The songwriting and playing is so damn good. Guys like Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers are great and popular today. Most modern country is garbage. It's just bad pop music. You gotta dig a little to find the good stuff. I love telecaster chicken pickin and that's a bunch of what I play. Just stay away from top 100 shit. In my opinion of course.

[@jdkimple]

@@mma1st105 Yes, Tyler Childers is the shit! Followed him when he was playing tiny bars in Ohio. Good for him that he's found a great audience.

[@zloboslav_]

thank you, I'll check them out :)

[@StandbyCymbalist]

in country - the cream rises to the bottom

[@motorbikeray]

Jim Lill, self-proclaimed "just a performer" yet is also really good building guitar gear with wood and with electronics. 👍

[@neayt9952]

It's not actually that hard. You should try it!

[@jfredknobloch]

I had the privilege of playing with JT many times… If he was ever available that’s who I hired…(and Russ Pahl)… He was one of those guys that you always thought about the phrase ask and you shall be given!

[@jfredknobloch]

JT was always one of those guys who believed that you don’t play the guitar you play the song…

[@BartoszBanachewicz]

I don't care for country music, but it was heartwarming to see you nail the tone you were looking for, and seeing that you knew that you nailed it. Great journey and a great story. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@rootcellarmusicstudiorobku519]

Incredible cross between great story telling, History, Music tech and a young and upcoming player. Truly amazing content. Hats off to you and RIP JT Corenflos.

[@totefrosh]

The look that Jim has at the end, the absolute "I have my dream piece of gear" is heartwarming. Keep up the good work Jim.

[@PeterDad60]

He made that gear, that's really what impresses me. Everyone else buy's it.

[@katherinescott942]

I married into JT's family in 2008 and never fully understood how large he was. Thank you for this peek into his work and it was especially nice hearing his voice.

[@gdhi11]

Speaker cabinet has always been the most overlooked and most important part of guitar sound IMO. So great to see you go on this journey and reach the point where you're smiling because you know you nailed it.

[@mrcoatsworth429]

I don't listen to country, but that doesn't matter. Your passion and enthusiasm is contagious! Absolutely top-notch videos. Love especially the guitar tone and amp tone ones, as those really go in deep and dismantle countless weird guitar myths. You may always state that you're "just a performer", but your experimental planning is amazing. You can focus on what's really important. You'd make a great research scientist, if you wanted to.

[@andzerb]

What a sweet tribute.

[@colepetersonmusic]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos over the years, but the “country guitar historian” videos are really special, Jim. Your passion for this stuff over the years has made you a scholar about this subject, and it’s such a great resource for professional guitar players. Thanks a lot for your work on this! I could listen to you talk about guitar all day.

[@MrTheog1989]

Country isn't my genre of choice, however your super detailed journeys into sound and recording never cease to entertain and enlighten me. I really love the videos you put out!

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

Woot! New Jim Lill! Like before watching!

[@sporque]

This is cool on many levels. First off, the ear you have to have that need to identify a particular cab. Then there's your ability to mimic so closely the licks and sound of one of your idols. Finally, a big thanks to you for introducing me to J.T., of whom I was previously unaware due to the fact that I don't listen to a lot of contemporary country music, and a thanks to KZbin random suggestions for introducing me to Jim Lill. I'm now listening to J.T.'s album and digging the sh*t out of it.

[@zachyweezer]

then there's the fact he went out, bought materials, and did an amazing job building his own replica of that amp.

[@larryseyer]

I want one of those cabs!!!

[@hectopascal799]

the hell 2hrs ago i was thinking "hmmm, he didnt upload in like 3 months, wonder when the next video will come out?" and here it is

[@Simon_V_RDJ]

Dear Jim, came to your videos through the first of your experiment videos are few months back. Your experiments, facts and conclusions have been an eye opener, and I love what you do. You strip down all the fluff from the rumours, put a firm pin in guitar forum nonsense, and show all your evidence. Please keep doing what you're doing. And if you ever get into full guitar amp building and can get them sold in the UK, I'll be happy to buy one. As we say over here in the UK, you Sir, are a bloody legend! Love from Wales

[@jimmyjoe1871]

I too immediately recognized his sound on that Dierks album. I’m glad you dug it out for the rest of us. It’s not really my genre but great playing and tone is unmistakable. Good job!

[@casperbass68]

THIS is why the internet! Thank you for all the work on trying to pull just a bit more beauty into our sound❤

[@jacobpittman1996]

Thank you, Jim. This was its very own special kind of tribute to JT. It means a lot for you to honor his work in this way.

[@russelw.6288]

Your storytelling, style of shots. Details. And nerdy detailed tests glues me to the screen. This is absolute pro level and by far the best i have seen in years. Keep on mate.

[@CultrCnnundrm]

wow!!! I am utterly shocked and so late to the game w/ this... I've heard of JT Corenflos from you and to hear that he passed away is a little gut wrenching since I've been digesting his playing vicariously through Jim Lill... thank you Jim for your relentless pursuit of chasing the sound of your heroes and bringing us along for the ride and continue to do so...

[@HumblyServingGod]

Me too, I have no idea how I didn’t know about this great player until now.

[@maddielaura5950]

Thank you for making me cry on my lunch break

[@svdarren]

I've been working my way through your videos, and by pure coincidence found this video on the anniversary of JT's passing. This was a great tribute.

[@edbatewellmusic]

Great content Jim, and even better playing. Thanks for turning me on to JT Corenflos...I'm off to learn Swamp Stomp!

[@RayHikes]

Any chance you'll release plans for the cab? I'd love to try making one to mess around with, that really is a fantastic sound.

[@sharonlee4773]

Is it not merely a F Tremulux 2 x 12 with a hole cut out the back?

[@russelw.6288]

I‘d like that plan also

[@davidscanlan]

Near as much makes no difference!! I love the heart and effort you put into these discovery journeys, thank you for taking us along for the ride.

[@BertramMoranda]

This is so cool. I'm so happy this drive to learn more (and teach us more) about tone got you to own your dream cab!

[@xodiaq]

Supercool that you built it and got to nail that secret tone! Best part is, you can try out different backs and see if you can tune it, enhance it, or even come up with your own magic tone somebody might want to match one day.

[@gearmeister]

Excellent work my friend! Chasing tone is a massive task, so much respect for you and JT (RIP), knowing there's way more to Nashville than the 2 Brents! Thank you 😁

[@AaronHolstein]

Great video. I really appreciate your approach, really compelling watch. Thank you!

[@mikeballew8385]

Came upon your channel and this video by accident. Can I tell you, your interest in and passion for tracking down concrete information and preserving it for everyone else is remarkable and praiseworthy. It may seem completely unrelated, but I am researching a book on an arcane subject, 3-D movies of the 1950s, and while I have unearthed some real nuggets, I can only wish people living in the 1960s and '70s had shown the same concern for documenting "my" subject as you show for documenting "your" subject. Keep up the great work. I hit the subscribe button with gusto.

[@Superjet113]

Wow, good for you Jim, this was a excellent trip with you to find this and reproduce it as best as your can!

[@bradhardisty1652]

one of the best tone search vids I've ever watched .great composite media and compelling watch.

[@emmarossignol4445]

Your videos are so simple, in the best way yet they are always so beautiful. I get to the end of your videos I feel like I just got done meditating or something, it's so peaceful.

[@kannonmcafee]

I'm not really into country, but I'm into guitars. I like your passion to do the research and the DIY cab project. I think you inspired a bunch of people to do something similar.

[@CorkElectric40]

DUDE..respect...in the past 48 hours i have been binge watching your vids, and i think everything you do is fantastisc...i like youe style, approach, the way you think, youe excecution of an idea, the subject matter, the format...everything is just a wonderful thing to have stumbled upon...you are genuine, direct, and intelligent...and you can sure play that guitar ............seriously...you are an inspiration....thank you, brother. ....more please.

[@frederickthorne2496]

your passion is absolutely infectious and inspiring, Jim. Much Love.

[@Ky6Stringer]

Thanks for always going the extra mile for our art.

[@BillyGMcCoy]

Great job with this video! JT was a monster player that influenced a lot of the pickers here in Texas....including me.

[@TheBoardGarage]

Everything about this video is amazing. There’s a compelling story that unfolds in a fulfilling way, and that Chuck Berry style run at 7:26 is just every kind of cool.

[@MichaelSink]

Jim, I'm thoroughly enjoying your content, your scientific method is great to watch as you break down ages and ages of old school thinking regarding tone. The story line here is heartwarming and I can't wait to hear you utilize this unique cab!

[@mattjazz3]

Great video. I wish more people put the effort into their content as you do. Thank you!

[@Vito_Tuxedo]

As a guitar sound hound, musician, producer, and engineer, I appreciate this video on all kinds of levels. More than that, I appreciate your tribute to JT Corenflos. Truth be told, I've been obsessing over Clarence White's tone lately, especially on The Byrds' _Time Between_ and Gene Clark's _Tried So Hard._ This video inspires me to do the detective work. Great job!

[@rodericklopez9850]

You did JT great honor in putting so much time and effort into analyzing his tone, then emulating it. Fantastic effort! Fantastic work!

[@slowestjabroni]

You're the *only* music youtuber who takes a scientific approach to things like this and I just fucking love it.

[@iansteel6403]

One of the exceptions to the rule of "never meet your heroes" is when it's apparent your heroes are humble and down to earth. Glad you got to meet an inspiration, and while it's sad to see you and the world lost him, it's obvious that his legacy is in good hands with such capable people like you continuing in the same line of work having learned from his methodology

[@13setzer]

Thanks Jim for introducing me to a new guitar player. I am listening to his solo work you recommended and OMG he's amazing. What tones, what style. I can see why you idolised him for so long. I will look deeper into sessions he played on as i'm really interested to get to know more. RIP JT - if only I knew about you sooner. P.S keep these great videos coming. Thanks Jim (youre a badass player and you inspire me to pick up the guitar)

[@c.decostamedia]

Absolutely subbed ! Great production and mini doc on JT. I bet he’s smiling seeing you made this video. Awesome job brother, inspiring

[@_AndreSix]

This was spot on ! Seamless from your playing to his, wow ! Great job on this video, a pleasure to watch

[@SWAMPTTHING]

If you suddenly quit sound and music today, you have already made a difference on how to think about many topics and probably changed a lot of minds and the bonus was you were entertaining us while you did it. Thanks friend, it would be great to meet you one day.

[@Impractical_Engineer]

You are a wonderful soul with an exceptional aptitude for telling stories and playing music.

[@lymangilly]

What a wonderful tribute to a mentor and friend. You’re a breath of fresh air in the guitar scene!

[@xGoldriever]

Watching this kind of stuff makes me realize that I am not alone on this tone chasing journey that im so often clowned on for. Love this!

[@jtobrien_]

Your work is unbelievable… I have found a great respect for people, things and sides to music through your videos that I wouldn’t have other wise... Stay rad. No joke, you are the real deal.

[@beat_avenger]

This is such a wonderful video and such a great in depth look at the tools of a legend.

[@Billywagner22]

Thanks for bringing attention to JT's playing. He was criminally underrated.

[@MajorUpgrade]

Thanks Jim, both for preserving this piece of history, and for introducing us that didn't know of him to your friend, J.T. The cab is a great discovery, but the man sounds like he was a legend. I will definitely be checking his music out. I always love your content. Keep up the good work!

[@reptarien]

I don't even particularly like country that much but you make such interesting videos that I watch anyway. Not at all dissapointed! Such a legend you've covered in this video, and a legendary cab. Rest In Peace JT!!

[@THEItchybruddah]

Sir. You parked a building in my eye. What a great story and a great tribute! THANK you.

[@OssianEMills]

The story and the admiration endearing. Thank you for a lovely video, and Congrats!for finding the end of your rainbow.

[@codyrobbins5667]

New Jim Videos make me happy! Kinda want to build one of them myself!

[@GabrielKerr]

What a great story. You really did an incredible amount of work that luckily paid off with capturing lighting in a bottle. Well done and hat's off.

[@RonGallagher]

Intriguing. Enlightening. I am educated and entertained. Beautiful.

[@400hands]

what an incredible video, truly. you tell a great story and i was so excited that you got to have your own version of JTs amp with your personal touch. amazing playing, and of course, amazing work all around!

[@adrian5b]

This was both educational and wholesome. Best combination.

[@Twominutedevotions]

Jim, let me start by saying I was raised on and love country music, but my main styles have been rock, funk, blues, and jazz. I knew of Brent Mason when it came to country players, aside from Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, and Jerry Reed, of course. Your videos turned me on to J.T. Corenflos and Tom Bukovac, both of whom I had never heard of before. I appreciate you bringing these important musicians to new levels of prominence.

[@AlikaMadis]

I've been thinking a lot lately about having one half of a cab being open and the other half being closed. Glad I wasn't alone in thinking that could be a good idea. Really cool video!

[@imacmadman22]

What an interesting story, there are so, so many ways to play, record and produce guitar sounds. This video goes to show that while so many players can put their personal stamp on their sound, even in a band context with some luck and perseverance, one can replicate and emulate the sounds we hear. All of that said, I'm not a big country music listener, but if it's got some interesting guitar on it, I'll listen or in this case, I'll watch the video. Good job!

[@joerausch5756]

Not even a country fan, but man what a great video!!!! You're doing his memory such a great honor!

[@flamencoprof]

From my (limited) knowledge of acoustics, I think the asymmetry of having two symmetric speaker apertures at the front, but a back opening behind only one would add some good old bouncy patterns inside, unique to that config and more harmonically rich than a whole open back. This has got me thinking, I can tell you!

[@jfredknobloch]

Back in Jackson Mississippi we used to build speaker cabinets for all kinds of people and all kinds of purposes. We built Altec a sevens and Altec A twos for movie theaters and churches and wherever you wanted to put them. And Donald Thomas and Charlie England designed guitar cabinets for me that were ported and functionally were exactly the same as what JT used. The size of the port was completely dependent on the resonant frequency of the speaker as well as the size of the cabinet itself. That is how it should be for the most efficient frequency dispersion. I should think if you examine JT speaker cabinet you would find that it is extremely efficient and has a very nice frequency range… It would not be anything you would use for a stereo but if you wanted to maximum sound pressure level with a minimum amount of wattage that is where I would head. And I remember that cabinet very well that JT used. And he had a number of wonderful amp heads that he used to great effect! A brilliant guy and a wonderful guy and a true gift to all of us!

[@paulwomack5866]

No. There's a baffle between the 2 speaker chambers. It's shown when Jim makes it. I assume Jim copied the "magic cab" closely.

[@flamencoprof]

@@jfredknobloch Thanks. Very interesting, especially regarding optimising for efficiency rather than fidelity.

[@flamencoprof]

@@paulwomack5866 Thanks. Wouldn't that still give a similar effect due to the phase differences between the two speakers' outputs with different resonances behind them?

[@jfredknobloch]

@@flamencoprof it would not matter if the speakers were in phase. We dealt with that question many years ago. But I am now 69 years old and I know that technology has jumped across my bridge so I will accede to anyone’s more current knowledge.

[@The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage]

I haven't listened to country in years, but I absolutely love the journey this vid presents. So much love for the history, for JT-- I gotta respect it

[@caseykittel]

Another beautiful and mind blowing video! I love this guy.

[@dtbradio6202]

Stumbled on this video looking something totally unrelated, but glad I watched it! I love gleaning tidbits about guitar cabs and speaker combinations, and hearing different tone creations from them. And while I'm not particularly a country music fan, there's no question that this cab you made delivers a great tone!

[@Theweeze100]

That was fantastic. Thank you so much for doing the work and bringing this information to the rest of us.

[@luthiervandros]

Haha you were on a mission, my friend. I hope you find the tone you are seeking. What flattery and humbling curiosity. I think any one of us would feel fulfilled at the end of our days if we knew just one crazy kid was after our tone.

[@johnforguites4800]

I enjoy ALL of your videos! Keep it up and keep enjoying it yourself!

[@woroGaming]

Holy shit dude, this was really cool and impressive to watch!

[@sqidvishus]

Amazing video and a very fitting tribute to the legacy of your friend's memory. You, sir, are a treasure to musicians.

[@good_youtube_handle]

Man, what an amazing video. The man is legendary. You did a fantastic job putting all this together. Thank you.

[@jasonmckinney8708]

Congratulations on finding ‘The Sound’, and constructing your Cab, sounds awesome..! Wishing you many years of joy and happiness on your journey..! Semper Fi

[@palsheldon6520]

I really enjoyed this vid... great one

[@alexmbrenner]

These videos are so great. Thank you for all that you do. Please keep them coming!

[@AudioBoi1]

I'm not into country. but these videos are just a scientific treasure for any guitar musician

[@TheBluesBox]

Loving your vids. Your content keeps me coming back…

[@DaveGVideo]

Wow, Jim. You keep raising the bar with these videos. It’s so awesome that you were able to make the connection with someone who you admired and enjoyed. Your attention to detail and perseverance in improving your knowledge and craft are inspiring! This is fascinating stuff. When I heard about J.T. Last year, I immediately thought of you, because you made me aware of who he was and how amazing a musician he was.

[@Hikaru109Ichijyo]

condolences for JT. It was awesome you knew him. Also your videos are helping me learn more about electric guitar, so thanks.

[@BURTBROWN]

I stumbled on here and if that is you playing on most of the video background.... I LOVE YOUR STYLE!!!!!!!! I'm an ex-disk jockey - 12 years on the air in Los Angeles so I've heard a lot, but your stuff here is just terrific... If it's Corenflos'.... I LOVE his stuff then!!!!! Thanks for the video and glad you got a chance to duplicate the cabinet!!!!!!

[@thorstenfriedrich]

what a nice video… an hommage to a nice guy I (far away in germany) never heard of before and a new cab that lets his sound live on.

[@DoomLatveria]

I had always thought I was missing something to my setup. Now I get it. Not even a country fan and I loved to learn this. Thank you for this journey

[@rogerpence]

I'm a long-time rock and roll guy (listener, not a muscian) with, to my embarrasment little appreciation for country music. In the last couple of years I've mended my ways. This video was really interesting and added some great artists to my playlist. Thanks, Jim.

[@lukegoffkat]

Thanks so much for this! Been working on a Teletype guitar, had many Fenders over the years, and never could get the tone of "Nashville". Like Diamond Rio and other greats. This cabinet does seem like it can certainly play a part in that. Great videos!

[@BradWarrenMusic]

This was great and a loving tribute, Jim. Good work, man.

[@odditeemusic6016]

It’s all in the head hands and heart..gear is just the conduit..but thanks for that beautiful story and bringing his name into the pantheon of the greats!

[@HugoDeFainia]

Wow! I had to dry my eyes at the end of this. Superb video!

[@XMguy]

37, Living in McMinnville. I’m a 12 year on aspiring country musician. Loved this video. I had a MIM Tele. Had to sell it. Miss it dearly.

[@carlsalazar4490]

Thanks for introducing me to JT Corenflos. I’m not a country music fan,but I am a fan of great guitar players. I wasn’t able to find many videos of J.T. on You Tube.

[@forestbirdoriginals4917]

Man that weird cabinet looks super familiar and I have only met one janky (mad scientist out of his garage) tube amp builder that uses Mojo speakers alot and Jensens alot. You should ask him if he has ever heard of a super small operation out of California named "Donovan Amplification"