John Leventhal |Truetone Lounge (Part 3 of 3)

In Part 3, Truetone's Zac Childs (Ask Zac) gets the lowdown on John Leventhal's gear. Everything is covered from the wealth of instruments and amps he uses in the studio, to the outright Spartan rig he uses on the road. Also, John plays a number of solo clips that both showcase his signature touch and tone, and pays homage to a number of his favorite guitarists including James Burton, Reggie Young, Bobby Womack, Cornell Dupree, and Curtis Mayfield.
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[@davidp158]

John’s musicianship, song writing and producing knock me out. He is the epitome of restraint and support that any artist could hope for. Thanks for interviewing him, and I look forward to the day he releases his solo album.

[@kentgordon3097]

I saw John playing at a Marc Cohn concert in about 1991. I'd never heard of him, but as soon as he hit the first chord of the first tune he played, I told my date "This guy is gonna be really good!" I had no idea how right I was. It's been a pleasure to hear all of the great music John has played and produced over the ensuing years. Thank you for posting.

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you for watching. This was certainly one of our favorite interviews. John is such a deep musician. Zac

[@kylecravens8052]

John is a national treasure! Thanks for hosting him here

[@ricardopassarelli6015]

Back in the day I covered "Get Out of This House" with my bar band using this tuning. It's fabulously fun to play. Audiences just gotta get up and dance to it. John you are one of my favorite producers of all time. We studied you at Berklee (Steven Weber's class).

[@TruetoneFX]

It is a great song, and the tuning is very fun to play with. Zac

[@fiddlefolk]

Incredible tone from his hands.

[@phillipasby9202]

I know this is a little old but dang what a cool dude - I own Planet of Love, Life is Messy and all the Colvin/Roseanne stuff - he’s a monster player, producer and songwriter.

[@briannacery9939]

Thank you!

[@tjgarrison5248]

Great one, all are great Marty Stuart!!

[@BrianLeverett]

I greatly enjoyed these three videos! Thank you!

[@TruetoneFX]

I'm so glad!

[@markscott4830]

3 of three very very very nice thanks John and Zac

[@markscott4830]

This was seriously enjoyable to me... and I love John's drum sound on a Few small repairs , you made a middle aged wantabe very happy

[@jannoqueyquep4615]

Beautiful!

[@francov9015]

Great interview.. What a talented guy..

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you for watching. He is one of my all-time favorites.

[@samuelburns1721]

I love your picking John.

[@AM101GT]

Impressive once again thank you true tone.

[@TruetoneFX]

Thanks for listening

[@danlampton]

Another great series! Thanks for doing these.

[@TruetoneFX]

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[@andiWatson]

Such a great player. Thanks for this

[@TruetoneFX]

One of our faves.

[@thesoozeTJ]

What amp is he playing through? Sounds killer.

[@TruetoneFX]

A reissue Deluxe Reverb. He has a great touch.

[@rosewalsh5444]

Nice interview.. Great musician... And definitely unique.. I'm gonna try and obtain that pick...

[@TruetoneFX]

Try Peach guitars. I got one of those picks from John @ Peach when I was visiting the UK in May.

[@daviswall3319]

Really like this dude

[@mnaicck]

Daggone, Truetone... can't thank you enough.

[@TruetoneFX]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed. Zac

[@dcoultas]

Great stuff. John is such a fantastic and tasteful player

[@TruetoneFX]

Agreed! I really love his work on The List, and the recent William Bell album.

[@markscott4830]

very very nice

[@Edpatrickuk]

so good

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you!

[@zoidcaster]

same tuning as "never going back again"...

[@TruetoneFX]

Yes. Here is a nice lesson showing how to play that from our friends at Reverb. ruclips.net/video/_rLZ-LIx09I/видео.html