I liked Mark's interview and there's more, that's so great, thank you! Does anyone know what tape to use with guitars (Lee said, they use gaffer tape)? I suppose every tape can ruing the finish in the long run?
@@_Information_ Thank you for your answer. I am experimenting a bit with one of my guitars and I thought about unloosening the wire of the piezo pickup, that I put there and would also benefit if I found a tape.
I was at a show in Boston where Lee's pink tele got smashed by a member of . The neck got thrown into the crowd, and a girl in front of me picked it up and claimed it. Lee actually waved me down from the front and motioned for me to get the neck from the girl, but when I said to her that he was looking for it she sorta ducked away, and eventually Lee just waved it off with like a "fuck it" vibe.
I was wondering if he was going to mention that! Was also at that show and saw the theft. Looked like the bassist from the opener got a bit overexcited during that finale. Iirc she threw the body as well but Lee went after it
@@rubbadubdub6543 I don't know if cramster was joking or not but I wasn't. Straplocks break easily, especially if your guitar regularly takes beatings live and the holes in the guitar body they go into have widened over time. Tape needs to be reapplied every once and a while but it's so much more consistent and trustworthy than straplocks imo
I think that he only uses the bridge, which I also use 90% of the time.The less wiring and knobs, the better the bridge sounds.I used to wire the pickup straight to the jack.
Thank God Hendrix didn’t tapet or remove parry’s of his guitars. Although he played them backwards still didn’t had all these people problems. It’s amazing how a knob a meter away makes this people not being able to perform!! Oh no I’ve changed the pickup by mistake 😱😱😱 I can’t continue the concert!!! A bunch of spoiled 👧👧
@@necroriffmonger Yep, don't criticize the Idles guitarists. Idles fans don't like opinions and critiques of Mark or Lee. Must not have an opinion online. If you have an opinion or critique MUST mean you're jealous somehow. BUT, the band Idles don't mind critiques. They're fun, talented guys. They speak their minds in their art, in writing, in interviews, their fans can do the same.
The good thing about larger ensembles is that you can have an element that concentrates on a single lane.Think of The Fall's larger line ups, or even QOTSA, with TVL, Josh, and Dean Ferrita all working guitar/keys/ slide. The biggest single problem with guitarists is playing when you're not serving the song.
What he does is sick and absolutely essential to the overall sonic palette of IDLES. I'd listen to the noises he makes over some blues dad trying to be SRV any day.
Was in the same class as him at uni. Top c**t he was. Love him. good on him and his band ❤️
Please tell us more… any fun stories? What did you guys study ?
@@pattonPwr We went to The University of the West of England. The rest is for me to know ;)
Haha! Me too. Guess I will just have to wonder who you are.... really is great and continually surreal to see how well they're doing.
Cold harbour Lane?
@@ryanllewellyn3472 split between there and Frenchay as I was joint w/english
I know it’s probably unintentional but parts of this could be outtakes from This is Spinal Tap!
I thought the same. Good acting!
You can tap for days!
the problem with straplocks is they dampen your punk asfetiks
I'm not good at strumming 🤨 so we had to remove all the switches I'd knock over
Where is the Amp to 11?
So cool to see Josh and the guitar he made for Lee on this video. Absolutely fabulous guy. 😊
Great to see Josh from West valley guitars 😀
Loved your show in Milwaukee !!
Love these guys
I love the suit-jacket-sleeves-rolled-up-strat-blues-musos in the comments freaking out.
I liked Mark's interview and there's more, that's so great, thank you!
Does anyone know what tape to use with guitars (Lee said, they use gaffer tape)? I suppose every tape can ruing the finish in the long run?
@@_Information_ Thank you for your answer. I am experimenting a bit with one of my guitars and I thought about unloosening the wire of the piezo pickup, that I put there and would also benefit if I found a tape.
I love Mark & Lee, but this trend to have some gaffer tape on your strap is ridiculous.
@@Fl0d3r Well, they're not the only ones. Also, I am certain that it is not just for aesthetic purposes!
If you want to permanently attach the strap, tape is not the way to go.
@@markferguson3745 I have s fear of permanent haha
Fuck the boomer comments on this and marks video are fucking hilarious. Keep playing hard big dawgs, just keep doing you.
that new guitar was soooo nice
Mark Knopfler is rad. Can't be mad at the Dire Straits love
It’s Josh from West Valley!!!!!!!
I was at a show in Boston where Lee's pink tele got smashed by a member of . The neck got thrown into the crowd, and a girl in front of me picked it up and claimed it. Lee actually waved me down from the front and motioned for me to get the neck from the girl, but when I said to her that he was looking for it she sorta ducked away, and eventually Lee just waved it off with like a "fuck it" vibe.
I was wondering if he was going to mention that! Was also at that show and saw the theft. Looked like the bassist from the opener got a bit overexcited during that finale. Iirc she threw the body as well but Lee went after it
6:42 that looks like a GARY prototype on his board (top left)
“This one goes to eleven”
Isnt that the dude from Crimson Guitars with the broken neck?!
Yes that’s me mate. I now run West Valley Guitars. Good spot 😊
@@joshuastopford nice one, good on you man
Had no clue Muck Sticky was in Idles...mind blown.
What on earth is going on with those strap 'locks'. What a state to be in.
who needs strap locks when you've got tape!
It’s more ‘punk’ to use tape - having said that, tape stops your strap from twisting, something like schaller or dunlop straplocks doesn’t.
@@rubbadubdub6543 I don't know if cramster was joking or not but I wasn't. Straplocks break easily, especially if your guitar regularly takes beatings live and the holes in the guitar body they go into have widened over time. Tape needs to be reapplied every once and a while but it's so much more consistent and trustworthy than straplocks imo
@@sivletalk2003people don’t do strap locks properly. I always fill and redrill the holes. Havent had one rip out since
@@Ottophil Totally fair! I just find tape more convenient to use and reapply but to each their own!
Looks so strange him holding a Jackson, but I completely get what he means
LEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
You should get your mint telecaster routed out for 1 or 2 more pickups so you can keep the sound you want but add more range
That would change the sound he wants.
Or buy a nashville
I think that he only uses the bridge, which I also use 90% of the time.The less wiring and knobs, the better the bridge sounds.I used to wire the pickup straight to the jack.
Someone needs to introduce this guy to strap locks 😜
I take it as a style
Thank God Hendrix didn’t tapet or remove parry’s of his guitars. Although he played them backwards still didn’t had all these people problems.
It’s amazing how a knob a meter away makes this people not being able to perform!!
Oh no I’ve changed the pickup by mistake 😱😱😱 I can’t continue the concert!!!
A bunch of spoiled 👧👧
Apparently the guy can't afford strap locks. I'm sure he thinks It makes him look punk and edgy but it's just ridiculous.
Tape is fine if you’re a kid. But pro? come on
Bullsh ttt
@@Ottophiltape is fine whatever you are Kurt Cobain Billy Joe Melvins sonic youth mudhoney
lol. nah mate bitching about what someone does with their instrument on the internet is what's ridiculous!! jealous much??
@@necroriffmonger Yep, don't criticize the Idles guitarists. Idles fans don't like opinions and critiques of Mark or Lee. Must not have an opinion online. If you have an opinion or critique MUST mean you're jealous somehow.
BUT, the band Idles don't mind critiques. They're fun, talented guys. They speak their minds in their art, in writing, in interviews, their fans can do the same.
The thing is, when you watch them play, he literally does nothing. Just adds a bit of noise here and there.
The good thing about larger ensembles is that you can have an element that concentrates on a single lane.Think of The Fall's larger line ups, or even QOTSA, with TVL, Josh, and Dean Ferrita all working guitar/keys/ slide.
The biggest single problem with guitarists is playing when you're not serving the song.
Not everybody needs or wants to be the next jimi goddamn hendrix
@@SadCowboyEmoji he certainly ain’t that
What he does is sick and absolutely essential to the overall sonic palette of IDLES. I'd listen to the noises he makes over some blues dad trying to be SRV any day.
What a boring generic player
Yes you are