Why do I have 3 Tuners? Guitar Tech Station Run Through - Elevation

[@EEdwardsMusic]

Best in the business!! Thankful for you 👊🏼 Love this

[@RUpatton09]

That guitar sliding on the stage at the beginning makes me cringe lol. Love these videos.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Oh for sure! Thanks!

[@jimsalman7257]

Michael’s expertise and professionalism shine whether he is performing on stage or doing tech backstage. The BIG lesson: You don’t need to always be in the spotlight to make a difference in this world.

[@calebbarrera8990]

Saw the show in Indy. It was amazing, got to meet one of my heroes Corey Edwards who killed it at FOH that night

[@ORFisHome]

Always love your videos! Your humility is admirable, and your practical advice is always helpful.

[@smokinop]

I own, use, and like the Streacha. I can streach the strings pretty quick with my fingers but it doesn't take long for my fingers start hurting. Enjoyed the video Michael, safe travels and good memories. Kevin

[@wallyg3]

Fun to see see some behind the scenes stuff, cool!

[@WorshipGuitarSound]

Great video. I love seeing the station and hearing about the challenges you are solving. You’re a true pro Michael.

[@danielhasty6077]

Could you do a video explaining string gauge, especially the differences between things you would want for an acoustic verses an electric and different body styles and tunings and such. I knew Rick Beato did a great video on tone of string gauge, but it be nice to hear from a tech standpoint.

[@JCruzProject]

Great stuff here Michael!

[@Cantique_]

Yo! This is awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@Fender5621]

Great video. interesting seeing an acoustic slide on its back at the beginning. Probably not owned or paid for by the "thrower" so I guess it is okat for Elevation to pay for.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

It’s Brandon’s. Not a particularly expensive or nice guitar and believe it not, the slides didn’t really do anything to the guitar.

[@stratjed]

A plus video. Favorite type of gear vid. Thanks Michael. Nothing compares to pros doing the real thing. A great Guitarist makes a great tech. If they are a guy like you, my man. Will bet you had Positive parental role models because that type of personality/work ethic is rare in the ego business called musician.

[@gear_vintage]

Awesome content, love the videos!

[@AndiPicker]

Hey Michael, what sort of soldering iron do you carry on tour - I have my station at home but could use a simple iron for basic fixing stuff on site?

[@anthonybarnes4534]

Adam Savage career change is awesome 🙌

[@hare70]

Hi Michael thanks for the info on the video i have a question, what is the measure of your work box ?

[@lmrecorders]

Do you have a brand or barrel jack replacement that you like? Every switchcraft barrel jack I've ever had has failed.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

I don’t and it’s unfortunate that the custom shop Duo Jets I’ve seen use them. They are much more prone to failure then a standard 1/4” Jack.

[@lmrecorders]

@@MichaelWWestbrook To tell a family secret, I've used acoustic guitar style panel jacks - the ones with a flange for a strap - as a replacement and they've lasted longer than a switchcraft.

[@AllenGarberGuitarFun]

If you are tuning with the Peterson are you saying that the vibrations from the stage volume cause the strobe to be inaccurate? I’m not really following how the Boss works better in a loud environment?!

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Acoustic instruments are going to pick up more sound and vibrations through the body/pickup. Some tuners are better at handling that but usually at the trade off of not being quite as accurate.

[@AllenGarberGuitarFun]

@@MichaelWWestbrookBut the Peterson is the most accurate and the easiest to read display to get that accuracy. It seems like either it is accurate or inaccurate…I don’t see how there is a trade-off unless the Peterson is somehow more prone to being inaccurate in this high volume environment. And I wasn’t thinking this was in reference to acoustic instruments. Most people use electric-acoustic instruments which would then be plugged into the Peterson and there shouldn’t be any accuracy issues? Forgive me, but I’m just trying to understand…

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

It’s not that it’s inaccurate but it’s “hearing” the notes you are playing and other notes from the loud environment come through the acoustic instrument via vibrations. A great acoustic pick up is picking up the sound and vibrations from the instrument but if loud music is also vibrating the guitar it gets confused. The Peterson jumps around and can’t decide what note you are trying to tune.

[@AllenGarberGuitarFun]

@@MichaelWWestbrookI see…so that is specific to electric-acoustic guitars only?

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Generally acoustic instruments… Stand up bass is maybe the hardest.

[@phillipasby9202]

I use a TU3 and that Peterson clip on is fantastic. Do you use any of the sweetened tunings in the Petersons?

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

I use some of them for pedal steel but need to experiment with other to see what I like.

[@afarrar3]

@@MichaelWWestbrook we need to see some pedal steel content! its a majestic instrument, that doesnt get enough airtime these days. I love all the content you put out!

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Thanks!

[@philh27]

So how many guitars do you look after, Michael? Are string changes before every show?

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

9 guitars and 2 basses. String changes were on a rotation depending on player preference and how much each was played. Most often were E’s Warhawk with dual humbuckers and the Jazz bass which got changed after every 2 shows. Some only got changed once during the 2 week run.

[@dkijc]

Great stuff! TY! side question - Was that Brandon Lake throwing the guitar on the ground?....... that was heartbreaking....

[@M0M...]

How did you get this gig and others? Would think that might make an interesting video, because I'm really curious

[@wildpinesmusic4581]

Well now you need to design a legit leather 1/4” cable holster lol

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Oh yeah!

[@parkerbranham9598]

Are you changing strings before every show?

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

No, depends on the guitar/player. Most frequent was every 2 shows. I try to get them offset on different days so changes are spread out on different days if possible. Generally I had 2-4 instruments a day that got changed.

[@mdwisdom3]

Thanks for the videos Michael. Just a suggestion, but you might use the word worship in your titles. May draw a bigger following as worship peeps are always looking for ways to learn and expand their knowledge. Especially from bigger or well known artists. Keep killing brother!

[@calmthemonster]

Love bts videos like this.

[@patrickbarriente8038]

How would someone go about being a guitar tech for someone on tour? I have been working as a guitar tech for 2 years now at a big retailer and I was always curious on how to get the opportunity to tech on tours.

[@holderview4373]

What’s E’s first name!? Lol

[@Johnnybananass-_]

my aim is to run 7 tuners just for shits and giggles, just a wall of tuners on my work bench lid.

[@jayyoungmusic919]

You don’t get to have Brandon Lake in your thumbnail with no explaination

[@M0M...]

seems like the video explained it lol

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Yeah, he was on the tour. I took care of his guitar.

[@paulmassingill]

How annoying is it to see a $3K acoustic bouncing across the stage?! I understand it would’ve been 2% less cool to set it on a stand but cmon man!

[@jorisdoodkorte4075]

I tried the stretcher but after getting the streched strings off they curl up. You get that to? And do you think it has effect on the strings?