+Nick Johnston Always great to see a guitarist's passion for the instrument having played for so many years. As of recent years its been the only thing in life that's fully held my interest, so I hope that carries on for me as it has for players like yourself
glad to see how far you've come since I first started listening (public display of infection) and so many more people are catching on and supporting an amazing talent
Hi Nick, absolutely love your playing, you have been my favourite strat player since I discovered you. It's really your use of dynamics and the way you use the pickup selector to sculpt the aggression in your sound that I love :)
+Jon Gomez I'd put it this way: Most people who are dickheads to others and think they are good, are actually shit players. You never see people like Nick, Mick, Danish Pete, Rob, Bea and the like posting stupid comments.
To say that Nick has changed the way I look at an SSS Strat over the past year or so would be an understatement. Definitely one of my favorite modern players.
+instrumentenfreak Thats why its so key to inspire kids to start music early. Once life takes over, it's very hard to find time to sit down and completely dedicate to music.
+Matt Whitmire Most kids don't have the concentration to sit in the same place for long repeating the same thing over and over, that's why not everyone is a virtuoso, practice is everyting. But honestly let kids be kids, many great guitarists started late.
It's amazing to see Nick doing so well, he is absolutely ripping it up musically, technically and he is a super nice guy. I can't wait to hear what he does next.
I am halfway into listening to "Remarkably Human". Nothing in this interview is an indicator of how awesome that album is. There is some real *music* on there
Phenominal guitarist and really nice guy. One of the few instrumental guitar guys whose stuff I dig. Such a great sense of melody and harmony and plays so expressively. Awesome tone too
He is great I didn't like the vocal stuff at all though it was actually insane it's the first album of his I didn't re listen to only listened once what did you think of it ?
I love these videos where the captain meets a wide variety of different players to talk about gear. Hopefully he will continue priducing new material in this genre. Great stuff!
I own a 1985 original David Schecter Strat and it's one guitar I shall hold on to, together with a 71' Les Paul. Superb playability and sound. Possibly the best neck I ever played... \m/
I absolutely love how much respect they clearly have for each other. Too often shreddy guitarists get caught up in the hype they get for their technical ability, and while Lee is fully aware of the fact he can't play at that speed (which very few of us can!) Nick clearly appreciates him for everything he is capable of. The work that both of them have put into their careers is undeniably admirable and it's inspiring to see two people who mutually understand that level of dedication to a shared passion and appreciate their different tastes and directions with such a high degree of understanding.
i AM still trying to understand How can someone give a negative feedback on that. of course music is a matter of taste but you can not deny How great is to see and listen to a real great musician on one age that music is absolutelly sick, not speaking like one star but being in my opinion, natural. congrats, great musician Giant strat sound.
This interview is night and day from his sit down with EytschPi42. The cap is the type of guy that seems to make people feel really comfortable and at home. Asks the right questions and let's the guest actually finish their thought. Top content as always!
Nick Johnston, dude you are great , for many years i also was isolated as i live far from any major city and it is then i picked up guitar, im deeply inspired man. there is not much oppertuinity here in bengal for guitar players but ill keep trying......keep up the good work
Nick is one of those guys who managed to take it to a whole new level. One day I hope we get to see Brandon Ellis demoing a signature guitar and doing videos like this as well.
Man I really like Nick Johnson’s guitar tone and music! The first Schecter product I became aware of was a chromed metal Strat pickguard fully loaded with custom single coils and individual mini-toggles to activate each pick-up in various modes, and it sounded awesome! That was nearly 40 years ago! A few months ago I bought a Schecter 8 string with a Floyd Rose and it was concert ready out of the box. Plus, Loomis uses Schecters :)
Good point at 2.40 - As a hobby guitarist, I get caught up in buying & researching guitars, amps & pedals rather than focusing more on learning new things to play
I don't mind the endless shredding, and I don't mind random pieces of music, from bygone eras. I enjoy the personable effort that the Capt OR LEE which ever you prefer. I m not of a want to take this as a demonstration of a really artistic spurt of flash playing. I like Lee for the effort he uses to get the message out to the masses both in reference to the guitar, and for the sake of his business. I respect lee for his genuine professionalism and his simple antics that are made that way for effect. That this young person is giving snippets of what it takes or what has been his take on playing and learning the angst of it all.We all could use the opportunity to understrand that it really takes the best of talent and skill or training to get the technical proficiency to be a good guitarists. 20 fold for the shred or high art of those who play it without thought or with great precision. Effort to get others up infront on the guitar and on the screen.....8 thumbs up
Mike Bloomfield, duane allman, danny gatton, all left handed who played right handed....hmmm.... always the best interviews with great guitarists well done sir...
I'm all about the Japanese made schecters lol. with the Japanese schecter sd II, you get the schecter custom shop strat look but with a better bolt on ultra access joint, gotoh tuners, schecter monstertone II and super rock II, Floyd, quilted maple top, made in Japan, and all of this around $1000 :))
I'm left handed and I totally agree, my right hand is always catching up, I find it easier to play without a pick alot of the time. similar to the way Ritchie Kotzen plays.
I love the schecter that the captain is using, I think its the same as what Hal Lindes of Dire Straits used, and I think Mark Knopfler did too but he changed the pickups!
This was such an honor! You're the best, Lee!
+Nick Johnston
Always great to see a guitarist's passion for the instrument having played for so many years.
As of recent years its been the only thing in life that's fully held my interest, so I hope that carries on for me as it has for players like yourself
+Nick Johnston learning from you everyday man :P
so Nice! congrats from Brazil!
glad to see how far you've come since I first started listening (public display of infection) and so many more people are catching on and supporting an amazing talent
Hi Nick, absolutely love your playing, you have been my favourite strat player since I discovered you. It's really your use of dynamics and the way you use the pickup selector to sculpt the aggression in your sound that I love :)
Holy crap this guy is good. Really friendly too; it's always nice when the best players are cool guys too.
I dare to say that the really good players are almost always nice people, now those that think they are good are always dick heads!
+Jon Gomez I'd put it this way: Most people who are dickheads to others and think they are good, are actually shit players. You never see people like Nick, Mick, Danish Pete, Rob, Bea and the like posting stupid comments.
+Bloodlines6262 Nick is so nice because he is Canadian hahaha :P
+Bloodlines6262 The only players that aren't nice are the ones that are bitter and suck anyways.
+Jacob Walker Not a joke. I lived in Canada for awhile and I can't beliebe how much nicer people are there in general.
What a great video. Nick is amazing
To say that Nick has changed the way I look at an SSS Strat over the past year or so would be an understatement. Definitely one of my favorite modern players.
I use single coils now. I use to hate them on the bridge.
I love these" The captain meets" videos! I really like Nick's videos! He's a beast of a guitar player!
The key to master your art: time and isolation.
Two things almost nobody has today.
This was a very inspiring and humble video - thanks :-)
+instrumentenfreak Thats why its so key to inspire kids to start music early. Once life takes over, it's very hard to find time to sit down and completely dedicate to music.
+Matt Whitmire Most kids don't have the concentration to sit in the same place for long repeating the same thing over and over, that's why not everyone is a virtuoso, practice is everyting. But honestly let kids be kids, many great guitarists started late.
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This post aged like milk.
@@Julius_Seizure Laughed so hard 😂
I'm really good at multitasking.....Example: Listening to Nick Johnston and posting all of my gear on Craigslist at the same time.
At 2:14 I was like 'damn, Captain Lee picked that up fast'
way too fast xD
#leeandertonsoloshredguitaralbum
It's amazing to see Nick doing so well, he is absolutely ripping it up musically, technically and he is a super nice guy. I can't wait to hear what he does next.
If Guthrie Govan and Joe Satriani had a child, he would look like Mr. Johnston.
+Drew Dawkins omg yeah he does look like joe sat and a bit of guthrie
He has the the face of Joe satriani maybe and the hair of Guthrie Govan
Drew Dawkins HAHA SPOT ON
Satriani used to have long hair, I hope Nick didn't inherit that part
I don't know about looks. But definitely, nick sounds like Guthrie and satriani'r child.
If Nick shaved his head, he would look like Satriani's little brother. lol
Great playing man!
cleremond looks like ben stiller to me
That's because Satriani and Ben are second cousins twice removed.
I am halfway into listening to "Remarkably Human". Nothing in this interview is an indicator of how awesome that album is. There is some real *music* on there
more Captain Meets episodes please!!
Has the Captain ever recorded a project? He has a great touch and feel which would sound awesome if he did a bluesy project.
When he first started I wasn't that impressed- sure he's fast, etc- but I really grew to like him. Lovely chap!
Amazing documentary on Nick's channel.
Two nice, humble and talented guys chatting and playing guitars. What could be more entertaining? Thanks Lee & Nick!
Nick is such an incredible talent... And I don't think anybody uses their pickup selector quite like him.
+Corey Clark I don't think anyone uses the guitar quite like him! He's got a crazy almost fusion style
The pickup selector is one thing but he also couples that with constantly working the volume and tone.
What a cool guy. Just comes across so genuine and in love with guitar
This guy seems to be so nice and lovely !!!!
Oh, by the way it would be really interesting to have Plini someday !
Great interview. Amazing player. Definitely need more Captain meets.
Thank you Captain for doing this. What a pleasant surprise to get my morning coffee, check out the latest on your channel and find this great video.
Genuinely cool guy who plays like a demon. I love this guy!
I first heard of nick johnston in pmt shop a few days ago. This guy can play like a beast.
Checkout his video in Keith merrow studio.
Phenominal guitarist and really nice guy. One of the few instrumental guitar guys whose stuff I dig. Such a great sense of melody and harmony and plays so expressively. Awesome tone too
He is great I didn't like the vocal stuff at all though it was actually insane it's the first album of his I didn't re listen to only listened once what did you think of it ?
The captain and Nick J. Awesome.
Bring back NICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He looks like hairy Joe Satriani
cannot be unseen.
You mean 1990's Joe Satriani?
His hairy arms really remind me of satch
No clue who is is, but 1:30 in and I'm blown away. Amazing playing
+Steven Chabot You're in for a treat then!
Great interview Lee and what a nice guy he is too
OMG Nick Johnston + Gavin Harrison , 2 of my favourite musicians of all time collaborating that is INCREDIBLE.
Nick Johnston is so interesting to listen to, the next big thing.
What a nice and talented guy. So glad there are still musicians like him out there who play because they love and enjoy their craft.
Wicked interview!! Nicks latest album is superb!!!! Great guy great player and NO Ego!!
Nick is one of my new favorite players..keep these videos up Lee! Such a joy to watch..
From 2:14 to 2:16 it actually looked like Lee was getting the riff, only for the illusion to be cruelly shattered!
I love these videos where the captain meets a wide variety of different players to talk about gear. Hopefully he will continue priducing new material in this genre. Great stuff!
I own a 1985 original David Schecter Strat and it's one guitar I shall hold on to, together with a 71' Les Paul.
Superb playability and sound. Possibly the best neck I ever played... \m/
This guy is fuckin' COOL! Maybe there is some hope for rock n' roll after all. Thanks for the introduction, Lee.
I absolutely love how much respect they clearly have for each other. Too often shreddy guitarists get caught up in the hype they get for their technical ability, and while Lee is fully aware of the fact he can't play at that speed (which very few of us can!) Nick clearly appreciates him for everything he is capable of. The work that both of them have put into their careers is undeniably admirable and it's inspiring to see two people who mutually understand that level of dedication to a shared passion and appreciate their different tastes and directions with such a high degree of understanding.
Nick's playing is so good! His legato is so smooth. Everything about it is perfect
the first solo is the one in Polyphia's Champagne, kinda.
+ADV Nick Johnston guest recorded the solo for champagne!
Yes, I know :) Great solo by the way. Nice 'interview', keep them coming!
+ADV yeah it was i caught that too lmao he thought he could sneak that in without anyone noticing i bet
i have the same Schecter USA candy red the Captain is playing .... my precious!!! love it
Nick saying that learning to write music is just as hard or even harder than learning to play is such a relief haha
This guy is a REALLY good player! These new guys are combining lots of traditional styles and making their own! Great stuff
awesome!!!!! I really like this series of LEE MEETS
i AM still trying to understand How can someone give a negative feedback on that. of course music is a matter of taste but you can not deny How great is to see and listen to a real great musician on one age that music is absolutelly sick, not speaking like one star but being in my opinion, natural. congrats, great musician Giant strat sound.
This interview is night and day from his sit down with EytschPi42. The cap is the type of guy that seems to make people feel really comfortable and at home. Asks the right questions and let's the guest actually finish their thought. Top content as always!
Great Vid! Nick is such a nice guy, as is Lee👍 Thanks Andertons
Nick really reminds me of like alternate dimension guthrie govan. Love the playing, Lee as well
His technique just like a Andre Nieri. Nick Johnston is fantastic!
I love how genuine and humble Nick is! He's a great player! :D
Its cool to see the capt jam with someone the plays a similar style of music.
nick seems like such a nice, genuine dude.
Nick Johnston, dude you are great , for many years i also was isolated as i live far from any major city and it is then i picked up guitar, im deeply inspired man. there is not much oppertuinity here in bengal for guitar players but ill keep trying......keep up the good work
born to play. my herooooo
I cannot stop listening to sandmonster by NIck, insane guitar work.
I'd love to see The Captain Meets John Mayer :)
I'd love to see the Captn meet Greg Koch.
I agree Greg is absolutely amazing and the humor would be outstanding.
this would be amazing
+mankindooo
Yeah agreed... I get a kick outta seeing my fav RUclips guitar subs getting together for a jam / chat
+mankindooo YES
YES 👍
such clear tone omg
Nick is one of the first guys I've seen like me where I'm left handed but play a right handed guitar. Pretty neat!
Janick Gers of Iron Maiden! Also my old guitar teacher, for what it's worth...
GuitarKid218 Mark Knopfler, Sting, Steve Morse.... and me! Not that I'm anywhere near their league.😊
I am pretty sure Gary Moore was the same - oh and me!
And Michael Angelo Batio :D
Another one here
Nick is one of those guys who managed to take it to a whole new level. One day I hope we get to see Brandon Ellis demoing a signature guitar and doing videos like this as well.
Man I really like Nick Johnson’s guitar tone and music! The first Schecter product I became aware of was a chromed metal Strat pickguard fully loaded with custom single coils and individual mini-toggles to activate each pick-up in various modes, and it sounded awesome! That was nearly 40 years ago! A few months ago I bought a Schecter 8 string with a Floyd Rose and it was concert ready out of the box. Plus, Loomis uses Schecters :)
I really like this guy. Just got in to his music. So so good
What a nice fella.
Stay Together for the Kids?? Hahah so good! You rock, Nick.
he's awesome!
Well Done Fellas.
Perfect inspirational timing.
Thank You so very much for this session.
More please.
Genius..... and original
Good point at 2.40 -
As a hobby guitarist, I get caught up in buying & researching guitars, amps & pedals rather than focusing more on learning new things to play
Nick is astounding, a bit of a genius and he's about ten I think!
Nick, you are so humble - keep this up and keep playing that beast - i like the glassy tone you have. Someday we will play together
You've got balls of steel Captn ! I would never dare to touch a guitar around that guy ;)
Steve Morse is also left handed. Kiko Loureiro too, as well as a number of other famous players.
michael angelo batio is left handed too
You're wrong but you're right...Oh wait he plays both sides nevermind
Mark Knopfler
I heard of Nick through a youtube comment so I looked him up and I saw this and said hey perfect and well yeah.... Hes good hes damn good
Awesome bloke
Another professional and fantastic Interview to watch. Reminds me of the old grey whistle test days - late night BBC 2 style - wonderful. Thanks.
This is one of the best series on this channel. Andertons channel is becoming one of the better gear channels on RUclips.
Good tone and feeling captain! :) Nick Johnston's playing is just out of this world! And he's such a cool guy.
I don't really like his style of music but his talent is undeniable, very skilled dude!
loving these segments, Misha and now Nick Johnston! Awesome!
0:35 I was like NO WAY is the Cap playing leads to Nick! Way too cool! I really enjoy this series guys, keep em coming :)
I don't mind the endless shredding, and I don't mind random pieces of music, from bygone eras. I enjoy the personable effort that the Capt OR LEE which ever you prefer. I m not of a want to take this as a demonstration of a really artistic spurt of flash playing. I like Lee for the effort he uses to get the message out to the masses both in reference to the guitar, and for the sake of his business. I respect lee for his genuine professionalism and his simple antics that are made that way for effect. That this young person is giving snippets of what it takes or what has been his take on playing and learning the angst of it all.We all could use the opportunity to understrand that it really takes the best of talent and skill or training to get the technical proficiency to be a good guitarists. 20 fold for the shred or high art of those who play it without thought or with great precision. Effort to get others up infront on the guitar and on the screen.....8 thumbs up
Awesomness Nick
first heard of nick when i was snooping in the SD page for videos. quickly became one of my fav guitarists haha
What an amazing player! And seems like an really cool guy
Lovely tones, aye
Mike Bloomfield, duane allman, danny gatton, all left handed who played right handed....hmmm.... always the best interviews with great guitarists well done sir...
Awesome interview, Really unique style and down to earth person.
I'm all about the Japanese made schecters lol. with the Japanese schecter sd II, you get the schecter custom shop strat look but with a better bolt on ultra access joint, gotoh tuners, schecter monstertone II and super rock II, Floyd, quilted maple top, made in Japan, and all of this around $1000 :))
I just learned so freaking much. Thank you Nick
Nick is just great man. Awesome player, and seems like a really nice dude. Thanks for the video!
I'm left handed and I totally agree, my right hand is always catching up, I find it easier to play without a pick alot of the time. similar to the way Ritchie Kotzen plays.
I love the schecter that the captain is using, I think its the same as what Hal Lindes of Dire Straits used, and I think Mark Knopfler did too but he changed the pickups!
Great interview. He seems like a cool guy and Capt did a great job.
Another awesome video Lee. Looking forward to more and more and more!
great interview
Great vid and interview.
Lee love the new stuff Andertons are doing with these vids! See ya soon I'm sure.
nick looks like a young guthrie goven
+ky l I think he kinda looks like Satch....with hair.
+deltafit nailed it!
+ky l Also, Ben Stiller with a wig.
+deltafit It's the arm hair
+ky l Oh my god I would die to see a jam between these two, crazy-skilled master guitarists and great dudes too!
ive always wondered how nick hits that srv lick haha awesome!!! one of my favorite guitar players hands down