I worked as a stage hand for the Eagles at Safeco Field in Seattle 3 or 4 years ago. When Joe was being driven on a golf cart in the underground tunnel from the visitor clubhouse all the way around to the center field stage entrance he high-fived practically every person they drove past. He kept yelling “thanks for all your hard work!!!”. People were on cloud nine by the time he was done. I’ll never forget it.
Joe Walsh is the rare guitar legend who is not hung up on himself, he communicates this well. His story about how he got into ham radio and learned about electronics is a good listen. Long Live Joe Walsh.
EVERY guitar player needs to watch this video. It's one of the best around for showing you how to get your instrument performing like it should. It's really unfortunate that most new players just aren't ever taught this stuff.
I don't even play the guitar, yet I love watching Joe set up that Les Paul, over and over again. There is something very cool about experiencing someone explain their passion. A true virtuoso.
Don Henley hated his facial expressions because it always got him attention and his crazy cool guitar moves drove Dan crazy, Don Felder mentioned that once, and also, Don ordered him not to talk to the media because he knew Joe would blow them away with his wits. If I am a bit off on this please correct me. Thank you all I love Joe Walsh
Never thought a famous guitarist would execute the most coherent and clear cut explanation on how to set up fixed bridge guitars. The intonation thing baffled me for years and somehow Joe explained it in the clearest possible way
I totally agree... I clicked this on a whim for entertainment and not expecting to learn anything from this video. Learned some valuable things from Joe.
@@jjp009 I don't know much about that, obviously you can't set the guitar up yourself when on tour or, as it happened back in the day, getting hammered around. :)
One of my favorite guitar videos. Not because it includes a lot I didn't know, but because Joe never talks down to the person watching. Watching this, you never feel "stupid" for not knowing something. He simply talks to you as a friend.
Hi i just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my Journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day❤
Talked to Joe once on the phone while he was in town at a local radio station. He asked me if I had a request. I asked him to play his most badass acoustic rendition of the confessor, which he graciously did. It was incredible. Thanks again Joe!
I WENT TO A JOE WALSH CONCERT IN COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO IN THE EARLY 70'S. AT THE END OF THE SET HIS DRUMMER THRU HIS DRUMSTICKS INTO THE CROWD AND I CAUGHT ONE OF THEM. GREAT CONCERT / SHOW...STILL HAVE THE DRUMSTICK TODAY! JOE YOU ROCK!
Joe Walsh always comes across as just the kind of guy that would be so cool just to hang out with. An absolute GENIUS guitarist and everything he talks about is so interesting too. He's one of the greatest of the greatests of all time.
What a total class act! Joe is not just an amazing artist but one hell of a guy. The best story I ever heard was about how he caught a fifth of whiskey thrown from the audience, drank it down without a breath, and rocked another 2 hours.
Shane Edmonds Yeah, Shane, The reason is, that each string goes over both the bridge and nut - which are not "frictionless"... "Residual" tension can be held in the short length, up near the tuners (where Joe pointed), and as soon as the player puts force on the string (as Joe did), that "released" tension throws string out of tune... Thanks, Joe, for this unselfish, free tutorial...
Lost - Lost, Please re-read comments, to which you reply. Shane gave Joe a good review, for EXPLAINING that "always tune 'up'..." No evidence that it's "news" to him. I added physical reason WHY tuning should always be "up" (tighter). YOU reply with condescending, "I'm better than you" BULLSHIT. Who are you calling "son" ?? I am, probably, old enough to be your father ; was performing in New York, on legit stage, and guitar-vocal-harmonica, in small clubs, when you were in Kindergarten... and will whip your pussy-ass - "son" . -Mark, Mich. US ; 20JAN17 .
Such a simple tip but so essential !! I remember seeing Talking Heads at CBG'S in NYC before they became BIG and was blown away by their raw talent and originality. I chatted to David Byrne on a break, I could see he was having tuning problems and I showed him how and why you should always tune UP to the correct pitch, strings will always loosen, NEVER tighten, he got it right away, why not? he was and still is a genius.
I didn't think I could love Joe Walsh more than I already do but after watching this video God help me I love Joe Walsh that much more. I've been blessed to see him play solo, with the James gang, and the Eagles. Amazing musician. They broke the God damn mold.
Because how is this going to help us? Us the people know nothing and if we relied on this our guitars would be bent out of tuning and everything unimaginable
You get Joe Walsh to do a celebrity tutorial in your shop and you can’t even buy a set of lights and a microphone. There are 14 y/o girls demonstrating how to curl your hair with better production quality than this. It’s Joe Walsh ffs.
From James Gang to solo material, Joe has been a constant in the rock world for decades. Trustier than your pocket knife, and in perfect pitch, no less.
Walsh is old school. He did that whole setup without a tuner, manufacturer's recommendations or feeler gauges and shows how to improve the tone. He definitely knows his shit.
Gotta have the ear. When you got it, as good as a tuner. Except during the gig. A good ear can be a curse, too. Hearing a singer or instrument the slightest bit off can be misery. Judy Collins gives me a headache. She's just that little bit off all the way through her stuff.
@@Xardox17 Absolute pitch is a gift. Rick Beato has a video where he points out that it has to be groomed in childhood otherwise it's too late. Relative pitch isn't difficult (knowing that all the strings are in tune together), but absolute pitch (being able to tune, say, a G string to 196.00 Hz without a tuner), well, that's a rarity.
@@ronlevenberg2985 I do not have absolute pitch. Close but no cigar. The two people I have known with that skill are often miserable hearing normal people sing or play.
Old school! NO school gotta get to university b4 critical thinking comes up. They just wanna make you a good consumer and sell you tools you don't really need! Not all education is bad but unless you come from a rich background student debt is a bitch. We need a new way of doing things. Inclusive not exclusive. Raise our consciousness!! Joe Walsh is a lover a cool example.
What a down to earth guy, most players of his stature probably haven't set up a guitar in ages, they have their techs do it. You can tell he does it himself on a regular basis. Oh and the best album titles ever!🎸🎶
Got Any Gum? Be sure to check out Joe's interview on David Letterman for a full explanation. And if you're looking for the best lyric, "... I'm an analog man in a digital world..."
I believe there are a number of famous guitarists who got their '59 Les Pauls from Joe, Jimmy Page being foremost among them. Of course he has his own '60, so I guess his history shows a deep knowledge of what makes a guitar good, and having an exceptional ear for tone. He may not be Dan Erlewine, but Joe does know his tools. EVH is like that, not just a player, but a guitar geek, through and through.
@@flugplatz21 absolutely right about Joe and Jimmy and the Les Paul. One major difference between Joe and Eddie though - Joe's all about emotion and feel, not guitar gymnastics like Ed. Joe's in the same league as Billy Gibbons and Ry Cooder when it comes to their love of their instruments and the eternal quest for that elusive perfect tone.
@@travissmith9451 As a drummer, I prefer strong rhythm guitar players, like Malcolm Young, Phelps "Catfish" Collins, or Izzy Stradlin. Eddie is and excellent rhythm player and VH was my first "favorite" band, so there is some built in loyalty there, even though I consider EVH far from the "best". I like emotive lead players who use unique note selection. Page, Hendrix, Slash, Joe Walsh, Duane Allman, Jack White...Basically NOT Joe Bonamassa or post '68 Clapton. I'm not "right" about any of this, it's just how I feel, what I enjoy and a chance to talk guitar. Have a good one!
Thanks Mr. Walsh for the tutorial. Took my les paul to get set up by a professional and still didn't perform right. Watched this video did it myself and now it plays like a DREAM! Thanks Joe!😊👍🎸🎶
One of the nicest guys you'd ever meet. Years ago I worked him on 40 meters CW with a homebrewed transmitter and he gave me a lot of compliments. He's also been a lifetime of inspiration on guitar since I was 14 years old back in 1971. I was absolutely hooked on the James Gang back then.
"Some people might wanna argue, but they don't have a tone as good as I do." Period. Joe Walsh is one of the guys who REALLY knows tone. He could make a broomstick with a wire sound like a 59 Les Paul.
I remember years ago reading an interview of him talking about amps: "Fender put all these parts in to make them sound nice. Well I went in took all those parts out and put others in to make 'em sound NOT nice!" :D
I'm impressed with his ear too. Very acute listening. Not only for pitch, but balance of the six strings in the chord.The bridge adjustment was very cool. I did not know that!
The best 20 minutes I've spent in a long time! Don't know anything about guitars and am fascinated by this. Thank you Joe Walsh always been one of my favorites!
@@Head318Hunter are you aware Joe and Duane Allman were born on the same day in the same year? The creator was making slide guitar masters that day I suppose. lol
Travis Smith was it not Jimmy’s #1 that he bought from Joe? The one Joe had refinished but didnt really like? Theres an interview with Jimmy and his #1 on YT and he talks it through, briefly.
Jonathan Black After 50 years... Joe just knows what looks and sounds right. Also, it probably wasn't far out, he actually probably knocked it out before the vid but that doesn't matter. what matters is this if done a few times can get a guitar "in" in just a few mins. after years I can tune a guitar by ear and am always near spot on. For Sure Joe can almost look at a guitar and it will go inti tune. that just comes from many years and thousands of shows. it seems like every other show something is out. be it a guitar, amp, PA, snake etc. The stuff is great for a week at home or in studio but go live.... It's just crazy. If you know these bits he showed you can save a guitar if you don't have a tech. early on I'd have to pkay gigs on my back up and hope it lasted because suddenly my primary was buzzing, had a switch issue, wouldn't go in... Etc.
Part of me goes "Joe has done way too many chemicals", but then a part of me says "this is just his quirky self, and it's pretty sweet." Either way, Joe Walsh doing his own setup? Pfft. This will be watching 2000 years from now and they'll be thankful it was recorded. Guy is a legend.
@@matthewlogan6501 OY!!! I'm quite sure I have absolutely no idea what you are referring to my good man! Any way, I wasn't well, I needed some um... Stimuli.😈😈😈
I can't tell you how happy I am to have came across this. Just got a Les Paul Studio and am chomping at the bit to take this advice. Could've watched another hour's worth of Joe Walsh tuning and setting up...and I don't recall him once saying, "um" like a lot of people do when speaking unscripted.
Well, if Joe ever decided to go off stage (God forbid!) he is a gracious and Natural Teacher and would be welcomed in that Arena as well as the Performance Arena.
Master guitarists. Love hearing him and Clapton together. The ultimate pair. Love that he shares his set up talent with us. Thank you Mr. Walsh. Appreciate your dedication to the youtube community.
Joe; Everything worked out great! I went through your setup, spent an HOUR on it. And the thing I was scared of was screwing around with the pickups. You took my fears away. I can't tell you how happy I am with the results, and it wasn't a big deal! Thanks for the straight dope! Mark
@Jack's Guitar Planet My 16th birthday. My folks got me my first cassette player and a new tape from a group I hadn't heard of yet. The name of the group? The James Gang. The tape? Funk nr. 49. Been a Joe Walsh fan every since.
Absolutely! Fricken hilarious! And talented. He's done little parts in sitcoms and is great. 1994 ish I was in the house of blues on sunset Blvd on a holiday and didn't even know he was sitting at a couple tables over all night until the main act ""The Band" called him up to do a song at the end of the night.
Joe. Being a master teacher. Nice concise explanations without sounding condescending, or "talking down" to his audience. And here I always thought that he was just a guy that had experienced one too many lysergic adventures ... Bravo, Joe.
@@fullstrutn No. The eagles originally had Glen Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner, and Bernie Leadon (guitar). The later added Don Felder as a 2nd guitarist. While the Eagles were on tour, Joe Walsh was playing with James Gang and they would hide him in a road case, roll it out on stage, he would pop out for the audience, and would play Rocky Mountain Way with them. When the eagles decided to go more rock and roll as opposed to their original country sound, Bernie Leadon quit and Joe Walsh was hired in as the new guitarist in 1975, 4 years after the eagles had become a band
Second time I've watched this video - great tutorial. I love Joe Walsh - ever since I bought The James Gang Rides Again on vinyl back in the '60s. His joining the Eagles lineup really moved that band forward.
Knew most of what he said but still learned a thing or two Great little masterclass in setup. Every guitar player should watch this within their first year or two of playing and learning to tune by ear. TUNE BY EAR.
thank you thank you for some very useful information. My son worked back stage at one of the Eagles concerts and was so fortunate to talk with you for a couple of minutes, he said after you guys had left and the clean up started all the back stage crew were talking about you and you were everyone's favorite, 100%. thank you again.
This guy's a genius with the guitar. I just loved watching him set this guitar up. Not just anyone can make this entertaining. One thing is for sure, when it comes to Joe Walsh, Life's Definitely been Good!!! At least when it comes to the guitar. Professor Joe!!
You can tell he is a master of his craft for many years. Just a few simple tools and he has that guitar sounding better than most techs can do. Not something you can pick up in books, just comes from listening and playing for so long that it's a part of him naturally, rock on Joe!
Joe shows the ‘Whole Lotta Love” technique but he’s careful not to say why it’s effective. He respects the listener’s ability to appreciate why Page did it that way.
@@unclefreddieDied Epiphones are a very affordable alternative and just as beautiful ! They look identical, besides the brand name. Quality and sound-wise, they're great
@@rickleblanc8900 funny you should say that...I just bought a used LTD version...I love it! Then again I'm not a very good guitarist but it makes me want to practice
@@rickleblanc8900 ...and I just found out about guitar kits. I think that would be a fun project and I would definitely learn a lot about the workings of a guitar.
I LOVE Joe Walsh. This is so great that he took his time to do this. Great teacher he is and so patient. He still cracks me up. Would love to just hang out with him one day, bet he's loads of fun. Thanks Joe, I can't play guitar but HE CAN and I thoughorly enjoyed this. Learned a lot. 😍
Joes right. Best set up video out there. Forget the measuring tools, feeler gauges, etc. It's about how it actually plays, feels and works in the real world of playing!
For a rookie like me...THAT was some great information! and WHO knows better than Joe?? Really cool to hear that info from a true rock n roll legend...like millions of other folks...I've enjoyed his music for years! I'll be adjusting my guitar soon! Thanks Joe!! GOD SPEED and ROCK ON!!
I've seen this video many times over the years. I enjoy watching it because Joe takes great care explaining the tuning process. He show's great patience with his audience in a way. He's just a considerate guy.
Oh wow this is a set up tutorial. Amazing. This rules. Wow. This is literally everything you need to know to setup a guitar. Just wow. From joe friggin Walsh. THX Joe !!!
This is like having your favourite crazy famous uncle teaching you what’s what on guitar. Joe is truly humble, ineffectual and childlike. His charming character honed over time from living life to the full on and off stage all over the world.
I am impressed with the basic old school techniques, and for his simple but very understandable explanation on the basics with great examples of being a player, and how he gives examples to troubleshoot and to zero in on adjustments for his playing style which can be applied to every guitar player's needs without much fuss or fancy equipment. Although, I am sure he has a tech and all the fancy stuff to maintain his awesome collection!Rock on Joe!!
I'm a woman! A guitar player for most of my 60+ years.....Guitars are JUST like women! TRUST ME. They're also a LOT like men....same basic comparison. Love you Joe Walsh.
What a great teacher! I’ve been playing for over 40 yrs and I know how to set up a guitar but some things the way he explained them finally told me why I’m doing it all these yrs.
I have been playing for close to 50 years now. I never knew there was such a vast difference when you tilted the pickups. Will be looking at mine again. Thanks Joe!
I saw Joe do a show with a young band at Konocti a long ass time ago. I went not knowing what to expect. It was a great show! A small, personal setting with some storytelling. Great guitar tones. An enthusiastic young band. Terrific slide playing. Classic tunes. Definitely a guitar great!
I play the guitar and I appreciate his incredible abilities to show people how to tune and setup a guitar and really understand what you’re doing. Love him so very much! ♥️👍🏼
Hi i just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my Journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day❤💞💞
Stumbled across this having never seen it before and so glad I did. What a brilliant lesson on how to set up your guitar from a guitar legend. Every guitar player from beginner up should watch this as I am sure you’ll learn something from it. The tip about always tuning up is priceless - never heard that before but Joe gives a fantastic explanation why. Many thanks Joe for giving up your time and knowledge.
Hi i just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my Journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day❤💞💞
I know RIGHT!! same here... I am just enthralled with this kind of knowledge. I Know nothing about playing a guitar. I just like good o'l joe. Who wouldn't wanna sit and have a beer with this guy?! ;-)
What a Guy! Love his solo stuff, his work with the Eagles, the guy just Rocks and his humour (and voice always bring a smile to my face) A true Rn R great
The intonation section is questionable. Most techs compare the 12th fret harmonic with the 12th fret Fretted note, as opposed to the open string tone demonstrated here. I learnt this method from Patrick Eggle. It makes more sense. The pickup height adjustment is all wrong too. I could go on......
@@leedemkiw6085 you are just dead wrong. joe's method on intonation is technically more accurate. The harmonics can get you messed up. Read up on it to understand why. the 5th fret harmonics can be deceptive also but less of an issue. Sometimes you have to go in between the right tune using harmonics and 5th fret versus open string, depending upon the song etc.
@@jeffreyrichards9990 the only reason the harmonics would cause problems is if the pickups are too close to the strings, which is something else Joe knows fuck all about going by this video. Feel free to keep doing everything the wrong way Jeff. Makes no difference to me.
This man amazes me. I've been around a guitar playing family all my life and yes they have Les Paul guitars and Gibson guitars and Martin guitars they've toured factories all over. This guy makes a guitar talk. He is the real thing. Astounding. He freaks me out he's so good.
Hi i just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my Journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day❤💞
Thank you, I was a ski bumb traveling via S.D. from mn to co . 8 tracks and a c b, life's been eloquent thus far. FM was new to most. Playing in tune. Guitars & SOUL!
learnt more from joe in 20mins about how to tune a guitar than in my lifetime of over 65 years young and been and seen some great guitar heroes of the era one of the best Stuart Adamson Rip xxx
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I worked as a stage hand for the Eagles at Safeco Field in Seattle 3 or 4 years ago. When Joe was being driven on a golf cart in the underground tunnel from the visitor clubhouse all the way around to the center field stage entrance he high-fived practically every person they drove past. He kept yelling “thanks for all your hard work!!!”. People were on cloud nine by the time he was done. I’ll never forget it.
That's how Joe is. Just an ordinary average guy 👍
Gratitude is the secret to a long, healthy, happy life.
😎👍
I've been enjoying your work since the "The James Gang" Your indeed one of favorite artist.
Then you woke up
Joe is sitting around in a showroom and delivers one of the best guitar set up videos on RUclips. Priceless. Legend
He’s a good teacher
Joe Walsh is the rare guitar legend who is not hung up on himself, he communicates this well. His story about how he got into ham radio and learned about electronics is a good listen.
Long Live Joe Walsh.
I've loved his music forever and I've spoken with him on the air.
Not a huge eagles fan there not real my thing but his solos are always really good
He I’ve seen him in some interviews and he is so Normal - Fun and smart 👍🏻
James gang is where Joe shined.
Eagles we’re a country band. He didn’t
Fit in:
Wouldn’t it be great to just hang with Joe?
Good to see Joe fulfilling his 40 hours community service.
EVERY guitar player needs to watch this video. It's one of the best around for showing you how to get your instrument performing like it should.
It's really unfortunate that most new players just aren't ever taught this stuff.
I don't even play the guitar, yet I love watching Joe set up that Les Paul, over and over again. There is something very cool about experiencing someone explain their passion. A true virtuoso.
His "facial expressions" are absolutely priceless.
Almost at the Robin Trower level.
Don Henley hated his facial expressions because it always got him attention and his crazy cool guitar moves drove Dan crazy, Don Felder mentioned that once, and also, Don ordered him not to talk to the media because he knew Joe would blow them away with his wits. If I am a bit off on this please correct me. Thank you all I love Joe Walsh
Especially at 4:03 when he realises he turned the wrong peg and took a tuned A out of tune.
Never thought a famous guitarist would execute the most coherent and clear cut explanation on how to set up fixed bridge guitars. The intonation thing baffled me for years and somehow Joe explained it in the clearest possible way
I totally agree... I clicked this on a whim for entertainment and not expecting to learn anything from this video. Learned some valuable things from Joe.
I never saw a famous guitarist setting the guitar up himself in the first place!
@@Cthulhu_Awaken Thats because most of them dont even know how to properly change their own strings.
Exactly the same here
@@jjp009 I don't know much about that, obviously you can't set the guitar up yourself when on tour or, as it happened back in the day, getting hammered around. :)
One of my favorite guitar videos. Not because it includes a lot I didn't know, but because Joe never talks down to the person watching. Watching this, you never feel "stupid" for not knowing something. He simply talks to you as a friend.
Joe is so kind in 75 on a golf cart to a eagles concert he high five a ton of fans he could see very kind gentleman
Very humbling when Joe Walsh tuning a guitar sounds better than you playing a guitar
😆I know what you mean man!!😆
👍🏼💯🎶🤠🎸✌🏽
Innit just...
LOL. So true.
🤣🤣🤣
He's not doing it for the money folks. He don't need it. He's doing it for the love of the guitar and others that love it. Good bless Joe Walsh!
He's a Gibson endorser. Guitarists of Joe's stature don't do anything guitar related for free.
I'm sure he got paid. but he didn't do it for the money
wish i'd found this years ago. explains everything i paid a tech/luthier to do
don't try this at home
Who said he was?
joe walsh is an awesome player
Joe Walsh after playing a Zeppelin riff:
"Forgive me Jimmy"
I never would have known . . . 😂😘
No one else like Joe can explain how to set up a Lespaul !!!! priceless tips !!!!!
Hi i just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on
my Journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day❤
I'm not a guitar player, but I still say that Joe Walsh is one of the most purely and instinctively gifted musicians of the last 50 years.
Talked to Joe once on the phone while he was in town at a local radio station. He asked me if I had a request. I asked him to play his most badass acoustic rendition of the confessor, which he graciously did. It was incredible. Thanks again Joe!
Nice request!
Wow great ! he’s my favourite guitarist his feel and funk never heard anyone match it for me …
I hope you recorded that call, that would be priceless to you!
I WENT TO A JOE WALSH CONCERT IN COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO IN THE EARLY 70'S. AT THE END OF THE SET HIS DRUMMER THRU HIS DRUMSTICKS INTO THE CROWD AND I CAUGHT ONE OF THEM. GREAT CONCERT / SHOW...STILL HAVE THE DRUMSTICK TODAY! JOE YOU ROCK!
U lucky bastard. 👍
Joe Walsh always comes across as just the kind of guy that would be so cool just to hang out with. An absolute GENIUS guitarist and everything he talks about is so interesting too. He's one of the greatest of the greatests of all time.
What a total class act! Joe is not just an amazing artist but one hell of a guy. The best story I ever heard was about how he caught a fifth of whiskey thrown from the audience, drank it down without a breath, and rocked another 2 hours.
This is one of the first videos Ive seen where the instructor explained that you should only ever tune "up". Awesome video, Joe.
Shane Edmonds Yeah, Shane, The reason is, that each string goes over both the bridge and nut - which are not "frictionless"... "Residual" tension can be held in the short length, up near the tuners (where Joe pointed), and as soon as the player puts force on the string (as Joe did), that "released" tension throws string out of tune... Thanks, Joe, for this unselfish, free tutorial...
been doing that for 40 years son ... you should hang out with other guitar players in real life ..
Lost - Lost, Please re-read comments, to which you reply. Shane gave Joe a good review, for EXPLAINING that "always tune 'up'..." No evidence that it's "news" to him. I added physical reason WHY tuning should always be "up" (tighter). YOU reply with condescending, "I'm better than you" BULLSHIT. Who are you calling "son" ?? I am, probably, old enough to be your father ; was performing in New York, on legit stage, and guitar-vocal-harmonica, in small clubs, when you were in Kindergarten... and will whip your pussy-ass - "son" . -Mark, Mich. US ; 20JAN17 .
yeah..40 years and some people can still suck eggs
Such a simple tip but so essential !! I remember seeing Talking Heads at CBG'S in NYC before they became BIG and was blown away by their raw talent and originality. I chatted to David Byrne on a break, I could see he was having tuning problems and I showed him how and why you should always tune UP to the correct pitch, strings will always loosen, NEVER tighten, he got it right away, why not? he was and still is a genius.
I didn't think I could love Joe Walsh more than I already do but after watching this video God help me I love Joe Walsh that much more. I've been blessed to see him play solo, with the James gang, and the Eagles. Amazing musician. They broke the God damn mold.
How can 795 people dislike a video with Joe Walsh showing us how to set up an electric guitar?
Because how is this going to help us? Us the people know nothing and if we relied on this our guitars would be bent out of tuning and everything unimaginable
You get Joe Walsh to do a celebrity tutorial in your shop and you can’t even buy a set of lights and a microphone. There are 14 y/o girls demonstrating how to curl your hair with better production quality than this. It’s Joe Walsh ffs.
Awesome comment 👏
Hahahaha seriously man!! How about at least a good 'ol 58 & a mic stand?
Lights would have helped but I can hear him fine.
LOL!!!
My headphones go to 11.
Joe says " I have pretty good pitch" Understatement of the year lol
From James Gang to solo material, Joe has been a constant in the rock world for decades. Trustier than your pocket knife, and in perfect pitch, no less.
Walsh is old school. He did that whole setup without a tuner, manufacturer's recommendations or feeler gauges and shows how to improve the tone. He definitely knows his shit.
You are the kind of person who would run over a child, to make a point that they should not have been in the street.
Gotta have the ear. When you got it, as good as a tuner. Except during the gig.
A good ear can be a curse, too. Hearing a singer or instrument the slightest bit off can be misery.
Judy Collins gives me a headache. She's just that little bit off all the way through her stuff.
@@Xardox17 Absolute pitch is a gift. Rick Beato has a video where he points out that it has to be groomed in childhood otherwise it's too late. Relative pitch isn't difficult (knowing that all the strings are in tune together), but absolute pitch (being able to tune, say, a G string to 196.00 Hz without a tuner), well, that's a rarity.
@@ronlevenberg2985 I do not have absolute pitch. Close but no cigar.
The two people I have known with that skill are often miserable hearing normal people sing or play.
Old school! NO school gotta get to university b4 critical thinking comes up. They just wanna make you a good consumer and sell you tools you don't really need! Not all education is bad but unless you come from a rich background student debt is a bitch. We need a new way of doing things. Inclusive not exclusive. Raise our consciousness!! Joe Walsh is a lover a cool example.
What a down to earth guy, most players of his stature probably haven't set up a guitar in ages, they have their techs do it. You can tell he does it himself on a regular basis. Oh and the best album titles ever!🎸🎶
And love it when he said... You need these tools to work on guitars, 9:03 and carry em with ya, don't leave em at home!
Got Any Gum? Be sure to check out Joe's interview on David Letterman for a full explanation. And if you're looking for the best lyric, "... I'm an analog man in a digital world..."
I believe there are a number of famous guitarists who got their '59 Les Pauls from Joe, Jimmy Page being foremost among them. Of course he has his own '60, so I guess his history shows a deep knowledge of what makes a guitar good, and having an exceptional ear for tone. He may not be Dan Erlewine, but Joe does know his tools. EVH is like that, not just a player, but a guitar geek, through and through.
@@flugplatz21 absolutely right about Joe and Jimmy and the Les Paul. One major difference between Joe and Eddie though - Joe's all about emotion and feel, not guitar gymnastics like Ed. Joe's in the same league as Billy Gibbons and Ry Cooder when it comes to their love of their instruments and the eternal quest for that elusive perfect tone.
@@travissmith9451 As a drummer, I prefer strong rhythm guitar players, like Malcolm Young, Phelps "Catfish" Collins, or Izzy Stradlin. Eddie is and excellent rhythm player and VH was my first "favorite" band, so there is some built in loyalty there, even though I consider EVH far from the "best". I like emotive lead players who use unique note selection. Page, Hendrix, Slash, Joe Walsh, Duane Allman, Jack White...Basically NOT Joe Bonamassa or post '68 Clapton. I'm not "right" about any of this, it's just how I feel, what I enjoy and a chance to talk guitar. Have a good one!
Thanks Mr.
Walsh for the tutorial. Took my les paul to get set up by a professional and still didn't perform right. Watched this video did it myself and now it plays like a DREAM! Thanks Joe!😊👍🎸🎶
One of the nicest guys you'd ever meet. Years ago I worked him on 40 meters CW with a homebrewed transmitter and he gave me a lot of compliments. He's also been a lifetime of inspiration on guitar since I was 14 years old back in 1971. I was absolutely hooked on the James Gang back then.
"Some people might wanna argue, but they don't have a tone as good as I do." Period. Joe Walsh is one of the guys who REALLY knows tone. He could make a broomstick with a wire sound like a 59 Les Paul.
Six wires.
cause he used a 50's paul
I remember years ago reading an interview of him talking about amps: "Fender put all these parts in to make them sound nice. Well I went in took all those parts out and put others in to make 'em sound NOT nice!" :D
i know right
just saw joe live 2 months ago, he was amazing.
As soon as he touches the guitar it is his - total control. Genius. Great to watch.
I'm impressed with his ear too. Very acute listening. Not only for pitch, but balance of the six strings in the chord.The bridge adjustment was very cool. I did not know that!
The best 20 minutes I've spent in a long time! Don't know anything about guitars and am fascinated by this. Thank you Joe Walsh always been one of my favorites!
I could listen to Joe Walsh play Led Zeppelin for the rest of my life.
Joe Walsh gave Jimmy Page his #2 Les Paul when Page didn't own one. It's Mommy's #1 Les Paul. Joe's known a good playing guitar for a little while...
@@travissmith9451
100% TRUE STORY
@@Head318Hunter are you aware Joe and Duane Allman were born on the same day in the same year? The creator was making slide guitar masters that day I suppose. lol
Travis Smith was it not Jimmy’s #1 that he bought from Joe? The one Joe had refinished but didnt really like? Theres an interview with Jimmy and his #1 on YT and he talks it through, briefly.
Travis Smith was it not Jimmy’s #1 that he bought from Joe? Theres an interview with Jimmy and his #1 on YT and he talks it through, briefly.
He has that cool, drunk, rich uncle vibe. Amazing how he set that rig up without any gauges or rulers. Spectacular
Jonathan Black if you set up your own guitars you don't need gauges or rulers. when it feels right its right.
Jonathan Black After 50 years... Joe just knows what looks and sounds right. Also, it probably wasn't far out, he actually probably knocked it out before the vid but that doesn't matter. what matters is this if done a few times can get a guitar "in" in just a few mins. after years I can tune a guitar by ear and am always near spot on. For Sure Joe can almost look at a guitar and it will go inti tune. that just comes from many years and thousands of shows. it seems like every other show something is out. be it a guitar, amp, PA, snake etc. The stuff is great for a week at home or in studio but go live.... It's just crazy. If you know these bits he showed you can save a guitar if you don't have a tech. early on I'd have to pkay gigs on my back up and hope it lasted because suddenly my primary was buzzing, had a switch issue, wouldn't go in... Etc.
except he isn't drunk. Nope-Joe sobered up years ago, good for him, it gave him his life back.
yup; my hero in Recovery. Calling people "drunk" willy nilly is a mark of THE IGNORANT.
I have no clue on how to play a guitar. But, when an expert is teaching, I'm listening anyway. My perspective is as an electronic technician.
Joe Walsh is one of the most INCREDIBLE Guitarist on Earth! Thanks Joe! Long live Rock n Roll.
Very true. Hes amazing.🔥
Joe even makes the cool guitar faces when tuning a string
Oh you mean fish face
I learned more in that 20 minutes than I’ve learned about guitars in the last 5 years. Joe does this ‘workshop’ brilliantly.
Part of me goes "Joe has done way too many chemicals", but then a part of me says "this is just his quirky self, and it's pretty sweet." Either way, Joe Walsh doing his own setup? Pfft. This will be watching 2000 years from now and they'll be thankful it was recorded. Guy is a legend.
Imagine this but it's the 70's and you're both on cocaine in a hotel room.
That would mean being an idiot!😀
Well...I’m not getting a BJ while watching this, so kinda unrealistic to imagine.
@daniel laurence well said Dan.
Jimmy Page you should talk Mr. Page... 😜
@@matthewlogan6501 OY!!! I'm quite sure I have absolutely no idea what you are referring to my good man! Any way, I wasn't well, I needed some um... Stimuli.😈😈😈
OMG this is the first time I've seen a MASTER do a set up. This is The MASTER Class. Thanks Joe.
I can't tell you how happy I am to have came across this. Just got a Les Paul Studio and am chomping at the bit to take this advice. Could've watched another hour's worth of Joe Walsh tuning and setting up...and I don't recall him once saying, "um" like a lot of people do when speaking unscripted.
Well, if Joe ever decided to go off stage (God forbid!) he is a gracious and Natural Teacher and would be welcomed in that Arena as well as the Performance Arena.
“I have pretty good pitch”. Makes me smile every time.
Really impressed to see an A-lister guitarist doing this...he really knows his stuff.
Man, I love Joe Walsh. So amazing to see him in this element. Dude is pure gold to rock & roll history and guitar lovers.
Master guitarists. Love hearing him and Clapton together. The ultimate pair. Love that he shares his set up talent with us. Thank you Mr. Walsh. Appreciate your dedication to the youtube community.
Joe;
Everything worked out great!
I went through your setup, spent an HOUR on it.
And the thing I was scared of was screwing around with the pickups.
You took my fears away.
I can't tell you how happy I am with the results, and it wasn't a big deal!
Thanks for the straight dope!
Mark
Yeah no cut dope from Walshy!!! Bringing the goods!! Watch out you took too much- you took too much tsk tsk
"my Maseratti does one-eighty-five
I lost my license, now I don't drive"
"I got a limo, ride in the trunk..."
"I lock the doors in case I get drunk."
@Jack's Guitar Planet My 16th birthday. My folks got me my first cassette player and a new tape from a group I hadn't heard of yet.
The name of the group? The James Gang. The tape? Funk nr. 49. Been a Joe Walsh fan every since.
oh life is good my friend, bless you for that - locked-down UK chap
@@russellshaw8479 Walk Away is a great song. Has a lot of groove into it
Life's been good to Joe so far....
Joe Walsh is hilarious.
Anyone who would entertain us must be full of fun - Joe Has that !!
It isn't true of all .
I laughed all through the video..funny as.
Absolutely! Fricken hilarious! And talented. He's done little parts in sitcoms and is great. 1994 ish I was in the house of blues on sunset Blvd on a holiday and didn't even know he was sitting at a couple tables over all night until the main act ""The Band" called him up to do a song at the end of the night.
@@twscanada646 Was that The Band, with Robbie Robertson?
Plus has an ear for it. Most people his or my age have lost much of their hearing, but not Joe.
Joe. Being a master teacher. Nice concise explanations without sounding condescending, or "talking down" to his audience. And here I always thought that he was just a guy that had experienced one too many lysergic adventures ...
Bravo, Joe.
This is truly remarkable. The best thing the Eagles ever did was hire this master guitarist.
Biggest fact I’ve ever heard
uhh Joe founded the Eagles and then left for a while didn't he??
fullstrutn no
I like Joe Walsh, but he’s not even the best guitarist for the eagles.
@@fullstrutn No. The eagles originally had Glen Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner, and Bernie Leadon (guitar). The later added Don Felder as a 2nd guitarist. While the Eagles were on tour, Joe Walsh was playing with James Gang and they would hide him in a road case, roll it out on stage, he would pop out for the audience, and would play Rocky Mountain Way with them. When the eagles decided to go more rock and roll as opposed to their original country sound, Bernie Leadon quit and Joe Walsh was hired in as the new guitarist in 1975, 4 years after the eagles had become a band
Second time I've watched this video - great tutorial. I love Joe Walsh - ever since I bought The James Gang Rides Again on vinyl back in the '60s. His joining the Eagles lineup really moved that band forward.
Knew most of what he said but still learned a thing or two
Great little masterclass in setup. Every guitar player should watch this within their first year or two of playing and learning to tune by ear. TUNE BY EAR.
thank you thank you for some very useful information. My son worked back stage at one of the Eagles concerts and was so fortunate to talk with you for a couple of minutes, he said after you guys had left and the clean up started all the back stage crew were talking about you and you were everyone's favorite, 100%. thank you again.
That is the most entertaining and informative 20 minutes I have had in the last year. Thanks for the knowledge and comedy.
This guy's a genius with the guitar. I just loved watching him set this guitar up. Not just anyone can make this entertaining. One thing is for sure, when it comes to Joe Walsh, Life's Definitely been Good!!! At least when it comes to the guitar. Professor Joe!!
You can tell he is a master of his craft for many years. Just a few simple tools and he has that guitar sounding better than most techs can do. Not something you can pick up in books, just comes from listening and playing for so long that it's a part of him naturally, rock on Joe!
Man is another incredible musical genius
Joe shows the ‘Whole Lotta Love” technique but he’s careful not to say why it’s effective. He respects the listener’s ability to appreciate why Page did it that way.
To raise the hair on yer arms and make the psychedelic effect kick in more profoundly --- duh !
That Les Paul just doubled in value.
They were unaffordable allready.
My God that's a beautiful guitar!
One day baby...one day
@@unclefreddieDied Epiphones are a very affordable alternative and just as beautiful ! They look identical, besides the brand name. Quality and sound-wise, they're great
@@rickleblanc8900 funny you should say that...I just bought a used LTD version...I love it! Then again I'm not a very good guitarist but it makes me want to practice
@@rickleblanc8900 ...and I just found out about guitar kits. I think that would be a fun project and I would definitely learn a lot about the workings of a guitar.
Finally, a demonstration and explanation of intonation thats easy to understand... love it.
Definition of: “This guy knows what he’s doing”
I LOVE Joe Walsh. This is so great that he took his time to do this. Great teacher he is and so patient. He still cracks me up. Would love to just hang out with him one day, bet he's loads of fun. Thanks Joe, I can't play guitar but HE CAN and I thoughorly enjoyed this. Learned a lot. 😍
Joes right. Best set up video out there. Forget the measuring tools, feeler gauges, etc. It's about how it actually plays, feels and works in the real world of playing!
I don't know "beans" about playing a guitar. But I sure got a laugh out of Joe! What a character!!
For a rookie like me...THAT was some great information! and WHO knows better than Joe?? Really cool to hear that info from a true rock n roll legend...like millions of other folks...I've enjoyed his music for years! I'll be adjusting my guitar soon!
Thanks Joe!! GOD SPEED and ROCK ON!!
I've seen this video many times over the years. I enjoy watching it because Joe takes great care explaining the tuning process. He show's great patience with his audience in a way. He's just a considerate guy.
An episode of, “Mr. Walsh’s Neighborhood”. Keep it coming, Joe. Very informative.
Oh wow this is a set up tutorial. Amazing.
This rules.
Wow. This is literally everything you need to know to setup a guitar. Just wow. From joe friggin Walsh.
THX Joe !!!
This is like having your favourite crazy famous uncle teaching you what’s what on guitar. Joe is truly humble, ineffectual and childlike. His charming character honed over time from living life to the full on and off stage all over the world.
Man...this video should be viewed by EVERY guitarist that plays a Les Paul. I wish this video had existed when I was a teenager learning to play.
I am impressed with the basic old school techniques, and for his simple but very understandable explanation on the basics with great examples of being a player, and how he gives examples to troubleshoot and to zero in on adjustments for his playing style which can be applied to every guitar player's needs without much fuss or fancy equipment. Although, I am sure he has a tech and all the fancy stuff to maintain his awesome collection!Rock on Joe!!
I'm a woman! A guitar player for most of my 60+ years.....Guitars are JUST like women! TRUST ME. They're also a LOT like men....same basic comparison. Love you Joe Walsh.
Good guitars are just like women. Bad guitars are just like men. I have been playing since college and that was 43 years ago.
Sweet Pea
Damn Skippy Sweet Pea! Just like engines!
You got to learn to tune us jusssssttttt right. ❤️👍🏻🤘🏻
Sweet pea SPREAD the love!
What a great teacher! I’ve been playing for over 40 yrs and I know how to set up a guitar but some things the way he explained them finally told me why I’m doing it all these yrs.
He sounds like someone who sincerely loves what he's doing in this video.
Freaking AWSOME!!! I've been playin for 50 years and you just blew my mind! THANKS!!!!
Guy can still rock it! 10 th row center at Pine knob 3 wks ago. Got this old man motivated to pick up guitar again.Thanks for the vids.
Education with a touch of humor. And the man has always had killer tone and licks. Thank you Joe.
I have been playing for close to 50 years now. I never knew there was such a vast difference when you tilted the pickups. Will be looking at mine again. Thanks Joe!
'Some people will argue with that . . . but they don't have as good a tone as I do.' This is so great.
Fantastic, and what a compliment to Page at the end. Jimmy, so clever, and Joe smart enough to suss it out.
All my years. Never has anyone taken the time to go thru this on a video. THX Joe !!!
I saw Joe do a show with a young band at Konocti a long ass time ago. I went not knowing what to expect.
It was a great show! A small, personal setting with some storytelling. Great guitar tones. An enthusiastic young band. Terrific slide playing. Classic tunes. Definitely a guitar great!
The tuning up trick is such a valuable thing to know
I play the guitar and I appreciate his incredible abilities to show people how to tune and setup a guitar and really understand what you’re doing. Love him so very much! ♥️👍🏼
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Stumbled across this having never seen it before and so glad I did. What a brilliant lesson on how to set up your guitar from a guitar legend. Every guitar player from beginner up should watch this as I am sure you’ll learn something from it. The tip about always tuning up is priceless - never heard that before but Joe gives a fantastic explanation why. Many thanks Joe for giving up your time and knowledge.
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Lol! "If you don't play guitar, you might think about changing channels now!" 😂
He's actually correct, because every guitarist should know how to set up their guitar.
If you had told me I would find it entertaining to watch a guy tune a guitar I'd of said you were crazy.
I watched the whole thing and I don't even play guitar. It was great seeing that he is as technical as he is creative.
My sentiments, exactly.
I know RIGHT!! same here... I am just enthralled with this kind of knowledge. I Know nothing about playing a guitar. I just like good o'l joe. Who wouldn't wanna sit and have a beer with this guy?! ;-)
😂same but I mean come on it is Joe Walsh
I was tuning guitars like this when I was 13, and that was thirty years ago.
I am not a guitar player; but, it is so fascinating to see what goes into making a guitar sound sweet. I enjoyed this video. Thanks, Joe.
Thanks Joe for your dedication. Living your life out loud with love for the sharing/caring.
What a Guy! Love his solo stuff, his work with the Eagles, the guy just Rocks and his humour (and voice always bring a smile to my face) A true Rn R great
The ninety people who "thumbed this down" obviously have no idea how a guitar works!
Great stuff, Joe, and thanks. Love ALL your stuff!
The intonation section is questionable. Most techs compare the 12th fret harmonic with the 12th fret Fretted note, as opposed to the open string tone demonstrated here.
I learnt this method from Patrick Eggle. It makes more sense.
The pickup height adjustment is all wrong too. I could go on......
@@leedemkiw6085 How many Platinum albums does Patrick Eggle play on?
@@daveparsley6849 what a pathetic reply. That's like asking how many guitars has Joe designed, built and sold!!! Totally fucking irrelevant.
@@leedemkiw6085 you are just dead wrong. joe's method on intonation is technically more accurate. The harmonics can get you messed up. Read up on it to understand why. the 5th fret harmonics can be deceptive also but less of an issue. Sometimes you have to go in between the right tune using harmonics and 5th fret versus open string, depending upon the song etc.
@@jeffreyrichards9990 the only reason the harmonics would cause problems is if the pickups are too close to the strings, which is something else Joe knows fuck all about going by this video.
Feel free to keep doing everything the wrong way Jeff. Makes no difference to me.
This man amazes me. I've been around a guitar playing family all my life and yes they have Les Paul guitars and Gibson guitars and Martin guitars they've toured factories all over. This guy makes a guitar talk. He is the real thing. Astounding. He freaks me out he's so good.
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Thank you, I was a ski bumb traveling via S.D. from mn to co . 8 tracks and a c b, life's been eloquent thus far.
FM was new to most. Playing in tune. Guitars & SOUL!
This Gentleman is The Curator and Living History Of Some of The Most Priceless Emotiate and Memorable' Audio Moments In Most Of Our Lives !🎸🔊🎼🇺🇸
Joe is just a certified badass!, a guitar master and technical virtuoso!
Great stuff. All vital information. Great way to balance the pickup output. Love the "Whole Lotta Love" tip.
Love Joe Walsh and the Eagles. Favorite Band ever. Thanks for this video Joe !
learnt more from joe in 20mins about how to tune a guitar than in my lifetime of over 65 years young and been and seen some great guitar heroes of the era one of the best Stuart Adamson Rip xxx