Love the way music is still so fresh with Tim He's still that 19 year old trying an amp for the first time One of the best in his trade
@BandOfJimis5 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, you've been my teacher over the past three years, I can't tell you how much you have truly Inspired and influenced my ability to play and write.I have been playing for 53 yrs. No one person has ever had the enormous impact that you have had on my ability to play.My engineer turned me on to your channel when you first came out. Thank you so very,very much... Mark
@RobertBakerGuitar5 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video. I've wanted a Park for soooo long.
@teyink4 жыл бұрын
Love your setup. I think I'm going to start calling Tim's studio his Fortress of Amplitude.
@OzMike5 жыл бұрын
"I always open the Master Volume up on all my amps because I have a blast area downstairs, I have a vault, I can go stadium loud and then I bring it back at a quieter level up here" That's a MASSIVELY important bit of information right there. I would love to see a vid on that setup. I often try to go "D.I" but it seems there's just no substitute for VOLUME. Great vid as always
@juancarlosmescalero55265 жыл бұрын
That is the quest. To get your amp to bloom and not kill. Have the growl with not being fizzy.
@bobbyosborne23755 жыл бұрын
You HAVE to crank these amps to get the true tone of the power tubes. All of those sound fantastic, but that Marshall...man I'm in love 😍
@cardbored_5 жыл бұрын
He has a video, older one where he shows that setup.
@RhettShull5 жыл бұрын
That RSA 23 is on top of my list for sure
@whimpypatrol55032 жыл бұрын
This was the best overview of amps I have ever heard. Period.
@rwolfhaus12345 жыл бұрын
California Electrical District has a big picture of Tim in their lobby!
@PrinceWesterburg5 жыл бұрын
Mr. Wolf - Every time he pays the electric bill he's swept off his feet on a gold throne, a cigar put in his mouth and champagne corks pop
@NotoriousFunk4 жыл бұрын
AHAH! Right and i think the AC is always at 10 with all those tubes amp on
@RC32Smiths015 жыл бұрын
That intro jam made me definitely go for the Hiwatt! But they all sounded good for me!
@jackloganbill6053 жыл бұрын
"The amp pushes you into directions".....incredible truth in that statement! Unfortunately not all of us can fill a room with amps and great guitars. Serious envy, though I can appreciate great guitarists that play one guitar and one amp....still, this video is amazing. Loved the 12 string demo, the vox, and the matchless...
@revol405 жыл бұрын
You make everything sound incredible. That Marshall... wow!
@queasyRider35 жыл бұрын
oh, yea. That Marshall, the PRS, and in the right hands. Nice...
@WarrenPostma5 жыл бұрын
I love how you kind of have this dense gear environment around you that is reminiscent of the space shuttle. Yes, it's a cockpit. Blasting off in 3-2-1!
@marksc19295 жыл бұрын
..Tim Pierce I wanna thank you for being you..... period.
@TuckRob5 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how many producers and engineers say that they would love your set up for reamping but then you are such a pro and so experienced that your nuanced expertise would get them the results way quicker. Great sounds.
@cgeucare2765 жыл бұрын
Park is my favorite Marshall type amp. So glad they are making them again.
@RobTackettCovers5 жыл бұрын
That 12 string Danelectro sounds very good...(hey all, EBEEP in a reply pointed out that it's not a Danelectro, but rather, is a Jerry Jones guitar that is Dano-inspired).
@ebeep3 жыл бұрын
Not to be a gear snob, but its a Dano-inspired Jerry Jones.
@RobTackettCovers3 жыл бұрын
@@ebeep Really?....now I have to watch again and take a closer look, haha!...and look for Jerry Jones website after I'm done with that...I'll edit my comment, and give you a shout out in it...hey, thanks for the correction and hope you and yours are well!
@ebeep3 жыл бұрын
@@RobTackettCovers, thank you Rob and hope all is well with you and yours as well! I'm actually on day 5 of quarantine but got my first negative test result back today and no symptoms, so things are looking good. Still have to do the 14 days regardless, so here I am, binging on Tim's fantastic KZbins :)
@patrickhurley87965 жыл бұрын
better than a concert, what a teacher, instructor, mentor, you want to learn and have fun its all here on Tim Pierce Guitar
@dapperdanman19565 жыл бұрын
Tim Pierce you sir are an absolute treasure trove of sweet jam!
@marxug13 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us on this tour of all your great amps, played at aerobic volumes! Just the best sounds. Your blast room for the cabs is a great and enviable setup. 😋
@jerrylake68254 жыл бұрын
Tim you sir are without a doubt one of my favorite guitar players of all time. You have something in common with Kirk Fletcher. You both always have a smile on your face....you love what you do, and so do I.
@BenBreard5 жыл бұрын
I still haven't outgrown my Naylor. Always gives me an adrenaline kick when it's loud, and strangely enough it's also the best low volume amp I've ever owned.
@curtainswamp4 жыл бұрын
Same here man. Takes pedals like a champ (I prefer it with big, bitey marshall style pedals) and has more tonal options than any amp I've owned. With the high and low gain inputs and bite switch I can make any guitar sound amazing.
@calebriley76116 ай бұрын
You have such a great collection of sounds and tone. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me! My fav is that Morgan ac15 and rsa 23❤
@JasonM965 жыл бұрын
That was a glorious 17 minutes of listening and viewing. Thanks, Tim.
@Wolf4u25 жыл бұрын
Amp 6 Joe Morgan/Vox AC15 was my favorite also with that vintagey bottom end grabbed my ear. "Transport's me back to 1965 all though I was 7 years old I was dreaming about this stuff" @ 9:30. Gifted word's of the master behind the curtain. And, "the bottom ends seems to explode a bit like vintage transformers do." Marshall is a given especially for more kick/projection. I'd like to see a video about the keyboard & video controls & how you que up so many things so readily with it. Backing tracks, amps, pedals all seem 1 click away, he's a magic man.
@Tonetwisters6 ай бұрын
Yeh. I've been playing 62 years. I love them amplifiers, too! Mine are all Fenders from 1962 ...
@hochha5 жыл бұрын
Once again you inspire but also instruct, your hands are the most valuable tools in that room.
@hitnorcal5 жыл бұрын
Tim is so cool. He connects so easily with everyone.
@joerobinson25384 жыл бұрын
I’m starting to finally realize the tone is in the hands of the player because Tim is distinctly Tim on just about all those amps! The Naylor and Park he really shines on!
@geraldhinson2 жыл бұрын
More phrasing that tone I'd say. Lots of different tones were heard in this video, but his killer phrasing is a constant.
@woof-da2 жыл бұрын
It helps that they’re all running through the same cab and mics!
@alexanderbrown42505 жыл бұрын
I love the Bell and Howell! My first "amp" was an old reel to reel tape recorder. I would plug my first electric guitar, a Gibson ES 330, and get incredible distortion.
@8sigreg5 жыл бұрын
Alexander Brown A friend of mine searches for old, odd, tube amplifiers to use with his blues rigs, and uses a Bell and Howell film projector amplifier for one of his. Another is the amp from an old organ. They are not powerful but they sound very authentic for blues.
@robertlyon13605 жыл бұрын
Wow Tim you have the best job in the world. As most of us around your age with long gone faded dreams of being rock starts, trudge into the office each day, it is really uplifting to be able to watch someone with your talent and enthusiasm have the opportunity to play such great gear for a living. Keep doing this stuff mate. Cheers from down under,
@bluegroove5363 жыл бұрын
Well said mate...
@SeanKerns5 жыл бұрын
That Park 18W reminded me a lot of early Who tones. I'm sure the guitar made a difference on that one.
@bigdavedave98655 жыл бұрын
It is glorious!
@LordBransty5 жыл бұрын
Finally, after all these years, I have found the piece of kit I really need. It's called a blast area, and it shall live downstairs! Just need to win the lottery, and it's sorted!
@anthonycrook19873 жыл бұрын
so how do we judge sound, due the vault down stairs with master volume on full and not using and pre amp foot pedals, all seem to be close. ÷by 13?
@spydiggerous5 жыл бұрын
That's not a cockpit....it's a Tone Pit. Great video!
@johnbarber34993 жыл бұрын
Tim I love to see the joy you get from playing, it inspires me to work harder to find more ways to sooth my soul, from vibrating strings.
@07blackdog5 жыл бұрын
I don't about "dumb words" . As soon as you strummed that Plexi,I got that feeling; ZZ Top "Master of Sparks" . I believe that's what Billy was running Pearly through on those early albums. "Gushy" . Thanks man.
@Blaydrnnnr4 жыл бұрын
I love when he says.. "Im lucky to have it..." when talking about the '69 Marshall....a freakin '69 plexi 100w Super Bass....my Holy grail.....
@DougErapps5 жыл бұрын
Marshall with the PRS was amazing!!!!! all really great!! Thanks Tim!!!
@timpierceguitar5 жыл бұрын
Doug thanks for taking the time to listen! You are a monster
@DougErapps5 жыл бұрын
Tim Pierce Guitar That just mean the world to me...! 🙏🏼 your videos are treats and indulgences i watch when i should be working!!!🤣🤘🏻You are THE MAN!!!!
@smoovegittar2 жыл бұрын
You're a joy, and I appreciate your channel. Tone for days...
@kevp92344 жыл бұрын
The Marshall sounds fantastic
@robertlester6414 жыл бұрын
Love your joy, love the adjectives, love your videos. Often way over my head technically but I still enjoy hanging out with you.
@TheVirginianRambler5 жыл бұрын
Tim, I’ve been asking many KZbin figures and getting different responses. I’m recording an album with John Sines Jr. We are recording at Liberty University, and it’s a huge studio. I’m talking $300,000 console alone. Multiple sound proof rooms, amazing rack gear everywhere. Stupendous pedals and amps. The amp I decided to use was the Matchless Clubman Reverb. They custom ordered it for around $3,000. Nathan, the engineer, told me no one uses it because they rather plug in through Kempers or profilers. Most of the people he works with are college kids. I’m only 18, but that amp is amazing. Why is it no one uses it? It is the best amp I’ve ever heard.
@martydibergi52284 жыл бұрын
Anything Matchless I have owned 2 for 2p years sold my mint jcm 800 no tone in comparison
@derekmc95805 жыл бұрын
Sweet amps. Love that Marshall tone man. Love the videos
@raysmith16303 жыл бұрын
I like the clean near the edge of break up. It sounds really good.
@bigdavedave98655 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if it’s the amp choice, or your fingers but they all sounded awesome!
@axe2grind911a5 жыл бұрын
Love the Morgan AC15, that bottom end is radically different! These are all fantastic amps. You should profile them for the Kemper and sell the collection.
@diegomorera88223 жыл бұрын
Tim is a gift to this world.
@edward46705 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm Tim!
@DRocks775 жыл бұрын
You must have worked your ass off Tim to acquire all of those great and some iconic amps . And i have to say you looked so content and happy ripping out riffs n melodies on them . Thanks for sharing it tim.
@johanndaart73263 жыл бұрын
After each of your vids I'm inspired and discouraged at the same time man... You are the Guitar Gandalf.
@erichiakita59815 жыл бұрын
What a dream guitar set up
@Red.be895 жыл бұрын
That 18W park prototype was easily my favourite! killing it
@stickman551002 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic comparative overview of some really classic amps. Thank you for that and for your incredible and inspiring playing.
@RobUFO5 жыл бұрын
Another great vid from you ! Your enthusiasm is infectious !! Would love to hear more about the guitars you regrettably parted with? Also how about a series dissecting your session playing on some of the great songs you have contributed to :- ie - instrument-amp-settings-effects etc ? Thanks, and keep up the great work !!
@brd4005 жыл бұрын
My guitar room is getting crowded too, no where like yours yet but you are a great role model for tube amp lovers! Love you call it your cockpit!
@guitarjeff55 Жыл бұрын
The. Best I have heard coming from you. Very good explanation of amplifying. Concepts. Hats off to you. Sir. I am old school. Thanks. Amen. Guitar amps 😊
@TheFeelButton5 жыл бұрын
Twelve amps of awesomeness! Twelve steps in the ladder of badass tone! Good stuff Tim!!
@MichelLamblin5 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a set up! A vault for gunned cabs - that's wild! I was happy to see a Green Russian Big Muff on your desk and was hoping you'd play it through each amp, lol
@pentiiplenty70803 жыл бұрын
I´ve followed THE Maestro since Springfields "Living in Oz". Then bought Tims first (?) professional album with Shandi and then Idle Cure and on and on. His guitar playing on the Mark Spiro stuff in the late 80s was just jaw dropping. "London is burning", was that you Tim? Jaw dropping stuff. Thx for your generous sharing of your knowledge! This 10 amp shootout is insane!
@theguitarelectric52185 жыл бұрын
That was fun. Nothing like trying to describe the feeling of an amp under your fingers. Squishy, lots of bite, chewy etc. It is truly the beauty of having several amps. Thanks Tim, that was inspiring.
@joekyleboston5 жыл бұрын
Hello Tim! Two things: Thank you so much for adding the new structured courses for beginners to your Master Class - they are exactly what I needed! Thing two, my favorite part of this video at 6:01 and that's why I subscribe to your Master Class. Thank you.
@timpierceguitar5 жыл бұрын
Ok! I’ll do more of those , thanks! Tim
@cataevo4442 жыл бұрын
Donny Evola… That record was amazing Huge Gilbert fan I’m a guitarist… a few Nationals to my credit I want to thank you for such fantastic work that you did … I too am a ampoholic… lol 70 Park 68 Super bass 64 AC 30 trapezoid head and cab…. 64 Princeton To name a few… I had no idea you did the tracks for Gilbert… I was listening to that record in Santa Barbara when it came out…. A year ago I found out you did the Guitar Work! 👍🏼💥
@Ninjametal5 жыл бұрын
That Marshall blew all the others away, but all the amps sound great
@Eventual4205 жыл бұрын
The video we have all been waiting for. It is nice to see the traditional components all guitarists know. But when it comes to amp switchers, mic preamps, and special post process effects many people would be enlightened with a tour of that side of the mothership. Thanks Tim.
@ribbonsofeuphoria5744 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved this, what a treat
@davidframe8874 жыл бұрын
That matchless sounds so much smoother then the Vox IMHO
@ronnieremark33553 жыл бұрын
Great amps, great video. I really enjoyed getting a taste of each one. It will really help me differentiate the sound of amps in the future. That Plexi is by far my favorite of the bunch.
@acemodean5 жыл бұрын
That line 6 spider surprised me. Sounded really good.
@johnr.b.murray34177 ай бұрын
That must have been Amp#13
@Jeff-11_3545 жыл бұрын
Man I am a Fender amp guy all the way, but that 18 watt Park sounded INSANELY GOOD!
@timpierceguitar5 жыл бұрын
Love fenders!
@Jimbodiddley15 жыл бұрын
@@timpierceguitar I noticed that not one of the 12 was a Fender amp. How come?
@PrinceWesterburg5 жыл бұрын
Holy Grail? - I've got a mint condition Marshall Super Bass head from '71 with the lead mod done at the factory. Its apparently just a Plexi. Its also insanely and unusably loud. Needs valves and re-capping, hasn't been switched on for more than 10 hours since new! Any buyers in London?! Lol
@nathanielpersohn6005 жыл бұрын
Timmay.....da da da Timmay...dude truly love the videos.
@johnpick83365 жыл бұрын
Tim reminds me of Jay Leno. When Jay is demo driving a car he smiles ear to ear doing what he loves ? By the same smile Tim obviously is doing what he loves playing and talking gear ? Go Cave Man Go !!!! Lol
@whuseman18814 жыл бұрын
Geat video! Thanks soo much! That 69 100watt Super Bass Plexi takes the cake by the way! 😍 I just purchased a Mesa Mark V 25 watt and it's the perfect amp that will capture all of these desirable tones and many more. I was certainly skeptical at first but honestly coming from a real stickler the Mark V 25 will do ANY SOUND/TONE. So happy I've finally found an amp that's this versatile and I'll have for the rest of my life. My quest for tone will always be present. I'll always be chasing tone but I'm really stoked I have an amp now that will do all the industry standard sounds, tones (and much more) we all love and desire.😁 Dig on the Mesa Mark V 25.
@georgegriffith72633 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem just bought a Marshall 4x12 B cabinet and I’m just learning to play guitar theses things have been in my life all along and I miss having them around
@pschroeter15 жыл бұрын
What I learned today is I would prefer all the knobs of amps were not round so you can easily see the settings they point to. Keep downloading your brain into the Infosphere. I come for your vast knowledge, but stay because of your warm smile and friendly demeanor.
@richardwilliams13104 жыл бұрын
Wow, some amazing tones. If I ever could afford to collect a bunch of amps, I think I would still go with the Synergy Amps modular system and profiling them with a Kemper and using IRs that I made myself in an isocab with maybe a handful of speakers. Much easier to just buy profiles, presets and IRs though but making them would be a fun process imo. I would never have the space to have a bunch of different guitar heads and a bunch of 4 × 12 or other sized cabs
@freddieblue63512 жыл бұрын
When I saw you playing live wirh Corey Hart once you had a Fender combo amp with a Voodoo Lab Chorus pedal. My personal amp choice is either of the smaller Roland Jazz Chorus amps.
@whittington725 жыл бұрын
@2:24.... I see what you did there, Tim. There's a little bit of "Last Plane Out" by Toy Matinee... Keep reminding us what a genius Kevin Gilbert was. 👍👍
@BAMozzy695 жыл бұрын
Its fascinating to hear the differences with Amps and the sounds you associate with each that determine why you opted to use them. I would be very interested to hear what guitars you consider essential for you to do your job. you can justify all the different amps to be able to deliver the sound the artist/producer is looking for but I would be very interested to see what and how many guitars you actually need. If you have to take 'gear' for a job, not knowing exactly what the artist/producer wanted, what would you take? It would also be very interesting to see any guitars that you don't necessarily need but just enjoy playing.
@s9plus204 жыл бұрын
I spy a Fender head below the Marshal.... I bet that room gets warm with all those amps. I also do ham radio and in the US we are allowed 1500 watts. A room with one or two big legal limit amps doesn't need any heat in the winter time!
@stroopwafel61415 жыл бұрын
I own a Orange RV 50 MKI and a Diezel Schmidt, but I would fancy the Naylor and the Superbass. Especially the Naylor, so smooth and musical.
@walt93002 жыл бұрын
That Electrosonic amp looks gorgeous!!!
@carybaxter2745 жыл бұрын
I recently heard a live recording of the Stones, and they sounded uncharacteristically thin. I noticed that they had Fender amps. Their characteristic grind that I love so much is due to Ampeg amps. With more experience, I have become more impressed with Ampeg and less impressed with Fender and Fender-like amps (of which there are many).
@stepitupandgo674 жыл бұрын
your cockpit is just crazy....love it...
@sambitkundu5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim for your enthusiasm and sharing your tricks to all of us. Greetings from India.
@davidstoddard26835 жыл бұрын
You are completely wonderful Tim. Thanks for sharing your spirit, your knowledge and your equipment with everyone. I used to play that Silvertone hollowbody in a band in college in the 80s. I just finished building a version of a Silevertone 1484, so it is good to hear all the comparisons as I tweak the tone of my first amp build. Thanks!
@abradfordajb5 жыл бұрын
Off-topic: I watched the film "Danny Collins" the other day, and you had a brief "camio" appearance on-stage for a scene as part of Danny's band. That was WAY KOOL :-)
@skateborg5 жыл бұрын
Always a joy watching you work, sir!
@timpierceguitar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@mikeroadblock4 жыл бұрын
You sir are amazing. Thank you. Cheers!
@MaPa605 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing these amps! I loved the bigger Park and, surprisingly, the PRS!
@Greg-rd8qr2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I love amplifiers!! Great stuff! Thanks 🇨🇦
@JimCardoza5 жыл бұрын
The Naylor and clubman were my favorite for sure
@brettshawver29835 жыл бұрын
Yeah man - the words we use to describe our favorite tones are definitely understood by other players. Give me a nice chewy & greasy tone & I'm set for sure!! Keep doing the good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!🤘😁🤘
@frostgfx3 жыл бұрын
Tim: Love your videos and mostly your smile when playing! What your cockpit needs is a lava lamp... Please make a video about all the stuff below the desk that we don't get to see. Outboard gear, pedal board, shoes, etc.
@Spidouz5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim! PS: You also skipped the Fender Bassman under the Marshall Super Bass :)
@bobyk875 жыл бұрын
This amps wall is really sick, and that basement room filled with speaker cabinets, wow.
@stevepower13725 жыл бұрын
Easy to see why people are knocking at your door... monstrous chops, together with all that efficiency in switching between tones. Oh, and a helluva nice guy too :-D
@joeywilder97085 жыл бұрын
Man I would love to have this room in my house!
@jghillstudio18575 жыл бұрын
Man that Park 18! First time here on your channel Tim, Love that set up. Over dub central for sure.
@anthonygonzalez86844 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you. I believe Sheldon Reynolds used the Vox on EW&F's Millennium Album. If you get a chance listen to that spank and drive. It was awesome. Check out the new Diezel VHX. I'm all about that tone. Great segment.🤗🎸✌
@arielista5 жыл бұрын
The tones you get out of humbuckers is like a single coil, but even sweeter. Love it.