Liked, and subscribed. My cousin has bought at least 5 guitars off you guys. Telecaster, Stratocaster, PRS custom, an American Telecaster, an a Dean 12 string acoustic.
The "national treasure" label is wearing really thin. It seems anyone somebody likes is a "national treasure." It's now so over-used as to be meaningless. I have no doubt, someone somewhere thinks - and will label - Milli Vanilli as a national treasure.
Joe sold Page his #1 1960 Les Paul, gave Pete the 3x10 bandmaster and has been THE guitar amp sound guru since the 70's - just wanted everybody to sound great, His generosity in a cutthroat industry is humbling. Thanks Joe
@@Matthew_Eitzman Right, 59 shaved to 60 thin but page did pay for it - google - "Page bought this guitar from Joe Walsh of the James Gang," "a guitar he named “Number One,” Purchased from Joe Walsh in April 1969"
Probably the best amp rundown I've ever heard. It's all off the cuff and shows the deep knowledge Joe has on the amp. Gallagher did a fantastic job staying out of his way, not interrupting, and just letting him talk.
You totally called that. The hardest part of being an interviewer at a time like this is keeping out of the damn way of the person sharing wisdom. Great for Gallagher for just letting him talk.
Nope. He said Triad made Fender 4 ohm speakers. He also said the tweeds used 12AT7's. Wrong. They used 12AY7's and 12AX7's. The long tail phase inverter was used in tweeds, well before Blackface amps. Also, speaker impedance rating is just an average. Across the frequency spectrum they can vary from 2 ohms to 32 ohms typically. A 2 ohm or a 2.6 ohm output transformer in a Bandmaster won't be the source of amp mojo. Speakers don't sag, it's the power supply that sags.
Very much agreed. Some of these guys should get on their knees and thank the Lord every night that they are still around ... Crosby, Clapton and Zombie (who probably thanks the devil continuously ... )
I wouldn't go so far as to say that. I would much prefer the fairly new Marshall SV20 Combo ( SV is for: "Studio Vintage" ) It is a direct copy of the old 100 w Mk 2 ( Plexi ).......only downsized to 20 watts rms. Still a loud amp, but boy are they sweet. Nice clean tones too.
Joe's a damn living legend! Can't nobody play funk#49 better than Joe, and his tone is as consistent as always..I've been a fan since the James gang on through the eagles & his solo records.
hah, just saw your comment randomly, after waking up when the video had ended, im not so into blues (and not a guitarist) but damn, that outro solos had put me into a trance! :D
Yet another addition to the absolute Legend and list of glorious accomplishments of Joe Walsh. This man is connected to and is responsible for some of the greatest occurrences in music history. The guitars, the musicians, the bands, the songs, the effing greatest guitar licks ever recorded, and now, the most intuitive amp geek on the planet. Thank the stars for Joe Walsh.
This is about the most comprehensive description of an amp by a signature artist I've ever heard. Joe shows you what it sounds like, and if you have a grasp of tube amp design ,lays out why it sounds like it does and why he wanted this as his signature amp. This is the opposite of much of the bullshit you get surrounding much gear, signature or otherwise. Fucking awesome
I love Joe Walsh, thank you for all the great music and performances. I have been blessed to have you in my life and love of music for over 40 years. You Rock Joe. GOD bless you !!! 🎸✌️👍🙏🇺🇸👏😎
When you consider how the music of iconic artists like this went on to become the soundtrack for so many peoples' lives and has been imprinted on their souls, it underscores how much a rightful part of history they are.
Joe Walsh is my favorite rock star. Favorite American really. I’m 29, 2 years clean. Didn’t pick a guitar back up until I took the straight n narrow. Thanks Joe for all the cool inspirations. Turn to stone 🫡
I can't help but wonder how much hell Joe catches at Highway Sobriety Checkpoints even though he's 25 years sober. What a songwriting, guitar playing legend. He's inspired so many for so long!
He has a speech impediment, but that makes him unique and recognizable in addition to the fantastic guitar skills. You have to admit that Joe’s voice is easily recognizable both young and old. My impression in watching this video is that he’s very knowledgable and trying to find the words to get his points across clearly. Just a thought in observing…. Joe did bring a unique style to the Eagles. Gotta love Him…👍
There’s more to Joe than people think. His musical knowledge is far greater than he lets on. I first saw him on the Old Grey Whistle Test in the 70’s. It was a live version of Rocky Mountain Way from American tv, I was hooked and still am. My hero.
Joe Walsh is an unbelievable guy! Great guitar player and great guy. He elevated The Eagle's to another level, he was a bonafide Rock legend when he was brought in to the fold in The Eagle's. He might sound like a crispy critter from all the years of drugs and alcohol but if you tune out his delivery and his way of speaking and listen to the content he has so much knowledge of sound and tone. If I could ever meet one of the greats and have a sit down and be shown some secrets and some styles this guy is on the top of my list! Billy Gibbons is another, both guys just make it look effortless and natural.
He's a really good guy. I have watched a few interviews of players who have said something like "That thing? Joe Walsh thought I should have it, so he just gave it to me". Super cool. He just cared about people being able to do their thing. The gear Santa.
Sorry as a recovering Alcoholic I can say he is drunk during this interview! You can't fool a another Alcoholic! I still love Joe Walsh as a guitarist. But he is wasted in this interview!
DiMo28 that guy that was trashing joe took down void comment. I noticed you also replied to defend Joe Walsh. I guess he realized how much he looked like an ass.
@@billodonnell5377 I remember a very old Guitar Player Magazine interview (like mid '70s) where Joe commented something like "Fender put components in to make their amps sound nice, I took them out so it sounded not so nice". He mentioned taking the bright cap from one channel of his Twin and putting it in parallel with the one on the other channel so that engaging it really made a difference.
In all my reading, all the interviews with Leo and contemporaries, using what was readily available, and affordable, played way more a part of design than any of our discussions about magic components and somehow special woods or finishes. Joe is right, they tried what they had available and that produced the sounds we love, not trying the hardest to get or special parts. The rest is magic because of the players who used them in their personal way. I hope I can try one of these sometime.
After playing in 2 different bands around Ocean City MD. Baltimore and Virginia Beach and Washington D.C. along with other places and opening up for some bands trying to make it back in the 80s like Bad Company Thin Lizzy BTO and a few others including Poison I learned a little bit. Poison was using a fill in bass,lead guitar and drummer. Anyway after 16 minutes of singing out of key and off beat the crowd started leaving or booing. Poison expected the fans to love them for what they use to be. Didn't work. My point is after playing the drums for decades and making just enough to eat most of the time I realized I wasn't going to ever be eating lobster or driving a new Lamborghini but I knew that Joe Walsh was going to be remembered forever. His God gifted talents are untouchable. Playing the lead guitar takes lots of talent with years of practice and dedication along with a passion which Joe has shown the world that he has for years. Playing lead and rhythm should be called playing Joe. I don't know of anyone else nor have I ever heard of anyone else that could play lead and rhythm and sing at the same time without needing a drummer or bass guitar or back up vocals and still sound like a 5 piece band. Just imagine being able to have a 1 hour concert all by yourself and sounding like a orchestra. Joe Walsh love's his music and we all love and respect Joe Walsh for dedicating his entire life to entertaining the world. Even if he had lots of fun with chainsaws and other toys destroying wall's toilets. Remember it's hard to leave when you can't find the door. Especially when you're driving 185 mph. On a good note at the Civic Center in Ocean City MD. in 1986 we opened up for a very popular band and I'm not going to mention the band's name because in the 70s they rocked us all but anyway after they tried to play a couple song's the crowd started erupting and getting extremely angry. My band members were all still there and the Civic Center coordinator came over to Chrome our lead vocals and asked if we would play a bit more. 10 minutes later the curtains were down and our equipment was coming back up on stage,after the coordinator got the crowds approval for us to comeback and play. Anyway we got the humbling honor of coming back on stage and playing for nearly 70 minutes without a real break. And playing one of our original songs written by Chrome and Jeter. I actually signed several autographs to lots of really nice and intoxicated people. That probably forgot about us the next morning.
Coming from a guy who has built an amplifier from scratch... Joe really does know what he's talking about! It's actually refreshing to see such a legend of guitar not being superstitious about equipment. Deeper still, I really appreciate that he talks so highly of Cathodyne Phase Inverters. Most people talk more highly of Long Tail because it adds gain, but I love his Dark Horse perspective! It makes me want to try it!!
Aloha Joe Walsh and Dr. Z!!! Because of this video I bought your awesome amp! I now enjoy playing the best amp sound of my whole career! I thank you all for applying all your proven experience into your creation! I am so lucky and thankful to have seen this video show! Happy New Year!!! Harry Koizumi 🙂🎸🎶🎵🌴
Joe knows his shit... how many players know that a 5E7 has a cathodyne PI vs. the long tailed pair of most higher powered amps? everything he mentioned about the inner workings of a tweed era tube amp is spot-on and accurate. Kudos Joe!
Nope. He said Triad made Fender 4 ohm speakers. He also said the tweeds used 12AT7's. Wrong. They used 12AY7's and 12AX7's. The long tail phase inverter was used in tweeds, well before Blackface amps. Also, speaker impedance rating is just an average. Across the frequency spectrum they can vary from 2 ohms to 32 ohms typically. A 2 ohm or a 2.6 ohm output transformer in a Bandmaster won't be the source of amp mojo. Speakers don't sag, it's the power supply that sags.
@@stevesmith3033 Since we are picking nits...Technically, Joe is the one 'spewing disinformation'. I would never discuss the inner workings of a tweed fender at any party. Furthermore, you are a silly man for even calling him (me?) out for this. Don't you have anything better to do - build an amp, perhaps? Thank you again for your ardent efforts at highlighting insignificant technical inaccuracies of a rockstar who is 30 years past his prime. I hear someone called a 1971 Marshall superlead a 'Plexi' somewhere - please fix this immediately!!
@@YOUKNOOB WTF knob! YOU are the one that said "Joe knows his shit" and "everything he mentioned about the inner workings of a tweed era tube amp is spot-on and accurate" He gets a pass but what's your excuse?? Keep smoking that crack I guess.
Love my z master. Best amp I've ever owned and I have fender tweed reissue amps. Only had one problem with it redplating and DR. Z fixed it for me for free. But you definitely stand out in a good way in a band with this amp.
Sweetwater . Yah hell yah J . W ... it doesn't get any better than this the man J. W... Sweetwater y'all are the best . 👍🤘ON TROYFROST TROYSTER 😎Cool Riffs
I could watch him talk about guitars and amps all day. There's a great series he did with Gibson a few years ago where he shows you how to set up a Les Paul. He knows this stuff inside out. Oh yeah, and is an incredible guitarist, singer and songwriter as well.
I met a friend of Les Paul's in Waukesha, WI he was playing piano at a music store opening. He'd been playing piano for over 60 years the music effortlessly flowed from his fingers like water. This is Joe on the guitar.
Mr Walsh is soooooooo cool 😎 and so knowledgeable! And Mr Gallagher is so sweet as usual😊 Plus this amp really does sound amazing -I can't remember the last time I wanted to try an amp this bad!...Well this video made my day -thank you sweetwater! 👍
Unlike a lot of ‘famous’ guitar players, Joe Walsh knows his technical specs. That goes for amps, and guitars. He can easily do a professional set up on a guitar because he knows what is needed and how to achieve it.
Thank you SW/MG/AV staff and Joe! What a trip - Joe such a character and glad he's still dropping my jaw with his mojo grooves lol What a great sounding amp - sounds like it has its own mojo. While my honest wallet won't let me add this amp to my wish list, I'm okay with that and will enjoy from afar. Enjoyed the interview, thank you - cheers!
The bandmaster acquired by Pete, is waay diff than normal fender, due to plate load coupling direct to driver tube.....its VERY direct sounding, n thus u can hear that on that album, had one in for repair, its very very cool design..kudos to fender!
Nope. He said Triad made Fender 4 ohm speakers. He also said the tweeds used 12AT7's. Wrong. They used 12AY7's and 12AX7's. The long tail phase inverter was used in tweeds, well before Blackface amps. Also, speaker impedance rating is just an average. Across the frequency spectrum they can vary from 2 ohms to 32 ohms typically. A 2 ohm or a 2.6 ohm output transformer in a Bandmaster won't be the source of amp mojo. Speakers don't sag, it's the power supply that sags.
Oh boy, Joe is THE MAN! Sounds like he’s just about to lapse into a deep sleep........then comes out with sharply observed gems of knowledge and wisdom! And of course, like all the greats, has a totally unique and instantly recognisable tone! He’s the guy who got me into DrZ amps YEARS ago! 😎😍👍
I bought one> After a few days of having it, I came across this interview. Joe is spot on 10.000% with what he is saying. It took me a second to bond with it, once i did, holy .... It works with every guitar I have. With low volumes, it has a glossy thing that’s so beautiful but , but at those same volumes, you can make it do an angry Keef thing quite easy. It also pedals up better then any amp I have ever used. Then when you crank it, it smashes the room, but like he says its articulate. One more thing, when he says it is waiting to see, he is spot on. #everybodyssodifferentihaventchanged
Joe is awesome. I love his appearance on Live From Daryl’s House. Most people get on that show and try and be smooth and soulful because of Daryl’s background. Joe just plugged in his guitar and blew the doors off the place. He made Daryl Hall work that day.
Best review ever. I love Sweetwater; Joe Walsh was intimately aware of designing a true amp. Joe has struggled and showed up to support a guitarists amp. God bless you both. #joewalsh #sweetwater #jamesmcmullin #jasonfilaramo #barryandjames
Great content. Very nice man and thanks to Joe for taking the time to talk to us. Great job by Mitch in an odd set up. Looks like a backroom at airport security. Kind of a throw back video quality on early MTV. Did Mitch have his shoes off too?
Holy shit. I just bought a Fender Blues Jr and now I realize I got no idea what’s in it or how it works. Joe is just amazing as a man and as a guitar player.
Sweetwater has gone from "look at what all the nerd knobs do on this thing-a-ma-jigger box" videos years ago - to bringing us Jedi wisdom from Joe Walsh and Brad Paisley. It's also a testament to how much these two Ordinary Average Guys love Dr. Z and his amps. Thank you Sweetwater for bringing us Joe and Brad. Thank you Joe and Brad for your words of wisdom and for being a key part of why we picked up a guitar in the first place. And thank you Dr. Z for being such a Class A act and the excellent product and service you provide (he answers the damn phone personally...can't beat that :)
Joe is one generous guy to sacrifice that baby for Pete to sound so great. 'Who's Next' is my favorite of Pete's tones and my favorite Who album. I own a 65' bandmaster. It does not do what this thing does. After learning about this amp I am considering having my tech change my 65' bandmaster head into this circuit. It may not be the combo but I'll be half way there.
Joe Walsh wow! What an amazing guy. Down to earth as down-to-earth can be. And it sounds like whenever he plays with every claim you can tell if Sam can't you? I seen him lecture students pretty recently videos of that and I seen his old Gibson commercial videos how to take care of your gifts and how to set it up excetera very cool down-to-earth and if I'm not mistaken he gave Jimmy change his famous Les Paul write she gave George Harrison his first S3 if I'm not mistaken that guitar was used in the revolver error on revolver and who else did he give a guitar to oh yes and what he gave Peter Townsend the am and I think he also gave you two towns on the guitar what a cool guy great fucking historical and contemporary current music I love her song analog Man which is not today's time frame but it's only a year or two back right what a lovely great guy great video
We love you Joe. There is not two of you in this world. Intelligent and funny. What a life you have had thus far; good or not so good. I love that you can be self- depricating. We need more of that in this world. You really know your shit gear and guitar-wise. I usually take your advice on everything to do with the guitar. Especially on tuninig "up" rather than "down." Great tip. Listen to this man.
Nope. He said Triad made Fender 4 ohm speakers. He also said the tweeds used 12AT7's. Wrong. They used 12AY7's and 12AX7's. The long tail phase inverter was used in tweeds, well before Blackface amps. Also, speaker impedance rating is just an average. Across the frequency spectrum they can vary from 2 ohms to 32 ohms typically. A 2 ohm or a 2.6 ohm output transformer in a Bandmaster won't be the source of amp mojo. Speakers don't sag, it's the power supply that sags.
Don Felder and Irving Azoff don’t always get the credit for their intervention that cleaned up Joe to rejoin the Eagles and possibly saved his life. Joe often gets the limelight as the great player he is, but I listen to so many of Don’s tasteful guitar and steel parts live with the Eagles or on record, and love his versatility and tastefulness in playing exactly what the song needs. So under rated.
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Liked, and subscribed. My cousin has bought at least 5 guitars off you guys. Telecaster, Stratocaster, PRS custom, an American Telecaster, an a Dean 12 string acoustic.
Why are you hiding this gem! This should be everywhere for today’s tone seekers!
He simultaneously looks like he doesn't know where he is while dropping some of the best tone knowledge I've ever heard. Joe is a national treasure.
Chuck's Guitar Geekery - Yes he is. I absolutely love Joe and the brilliant talent he has.
like going to an optometrist. look through these 2, which is clearer, until you get the right glasses.
the amp is too green, i want more orange.
Damn Straight he is….what a joy
The "national treasure" label is wearing really thin. It seems anyone somebody likes is a "national treasure." It's now so over-used as to be meaningless. I have no doubt, someone somewhere thinks - and will label - Milli Vanilli as a national treasure.
@@buckhorncortezbut milli IS a national treasure
Joe sold Page his #1 1960 Les Paul, gave Pete the 3x10 bandmaster and has been THE guitar amp sound guru since the 70's - just wanted everybody to sound great, His generosity in a cutthroat industry is humbling. Thanks Joe
Jeff Saginaw, it was a ‘59 Les Paul and Joe gave it to Page.
@@Matthew_Eitzman yup, he hand delivered it to Jimmy for the cost of the flight and expenses to England.
@@Matthew_Eitzman Right, 59 shaved to 60 thin but page did pay for it - google - "Page bought this guitar from Joe Walsh of the James Gang," "a guitar he named “Number One,” Purchased from Joe Walsh in April 1969"
@@jeffsaginaw1769 100% Factual
@Blaire Ronzel Thanks! I forgot that Joe was there 1st too - takes a guy from Ohio to show all them rock stars what for!
Probably the best amp rundown I've ever heard. It's all off the cuff and shows the deep knowledge Joe has on the amp. Gallagher did a fantastic job staying out of his way, not interrupting, and just letting him talk.
Alejandro Sosa I agree! I was just thinking the same thing!
You totally called that.
The hardest part of being an interviewer at a time like this is keeping out of the damn way of the person sharing wisdom.
Great for Gallagher for just letting him talk.
100% spot on bro !
Absolutely on point. For someone who knows as much about gear as Mitch, he does an outstanding job of letting the guests be the ‘expert’.
Nope. He said Triad made Fender 4 ohm speakers. He also said the tweeds used 12AT7's. Wrong. They used 12AY7's and 12AX7's. The long tail phase inverter was used in tweeds, well before Blackface amps. Also, speaker impedance rating is just an average. Across the frequency spectrum they can vary from 2 ohms to 32 ohms typically. A 2 ohm or a 2.6 ohm output transformer in a Bandmaster won't be the source of amp mojo. Speakers don't sag, it's the power supply that sags.
What a cool interview ......................Joe is a survivor.......we are lucky to have him around.
Very much agreed. Some of these guys should get on their knees and thank the Lord every night that they are still around ... Crosby, Clapton and Zombie (who probably thanks the devil continuously ... )
what a legend
😳 I’m convinced after that detailed description that this is the best amp ever made.
I wouldn't go so far as to say that. I would much prefer the fairly new Marshall SV20 Combo ( SV is for: "Studio Vintage" ) It is a direct copy of the old 100 w Mk 2 ( Plexi ).......only downsized to 20 watts rms. Still a loud amp, but boy are they sweet. Nice clean tones too.
Joe's a damn living legend! Can't nobody play funk#49 better than Joe, and his tone is as consistent as always..I've been a fan since the James gang on through the eagles & his solo records.
Joe Walsh is an amazing performer. His solo's are hypnotic. Great interview!
hah, just saw your comment randomly, after waking up when the video had ended, im not so into blues (and not a guitarist) but damn, that outro solos had put me into a trance! :D
We love you Joe Walsh! What a great, fun loving guy.
Yet another addition to the absolute Legend and list of glorious accomplishments of Joe Walsh. This man is connected to and is responsible for some of the greatest occurrences in music history. The guitars, the musicians, the bands, the songs, the effing greatest guitar licks ever recorded, and now, the most intuitive amp geek on the planet. Thank the stars for Joe Walsh.
This is about the most comprehensive description of an amp by a signature artist I've ever heard. Joe shows you what it sounds like, and if you have a grasp of tube amp design ,lays out why it sounds like it does and why he wanted this as his signature amp. This is the opposite of much of the bullshit you get surrounding much gear, signature or otherwise. Fucking awesome
I love Joe Walsh, thank you for all the great music and performances. I have been blessed to have you in my life and love of music for over 40 years. You Rock Joe. GOD bless you !!! 🎸✌️👍🙏🇺🇸👏😎
When you consider how the music of iconic artists like this went on to become the soundtrack for so many peoples' lives and has been imprinted on their souls, it underscores how much a rightful part of history they are.
I could listen to Joe talk for hours. When you look up Rock and Roll in the dictionary there's a picture of him. Epic player and songwriter. Bravo.
Dave Stejna absolutely correct
Joe Walsh is my favorite rock star. Favorite American really. I’m 29, 2 years clean. Didn’t pick a guitar back up until I took the straight n narrow. Thanks Joe for all the cool inspirations. Turn to stone 🫡
I can't help but wonder how much hell Joe catches at Highway Sobriety Checkpoints even though he's 25 years sober. What a songwriting, guitar playing legend. He's inspired so many for so long!
life been good to joe but he lost his licence now he dont drive so no checkpoint worries for him
@@dericdomino hahaha
Norlin Kalamazoo almost sounds like he had a bit of a stroke
@dorianadams ... If he did it was 50 yrs ago
He has a speech impediment, but that makes him unique and recognizable in addition to the fantastic guitar skills.
You have to admit that Joe’s voice is easily recognizable both young and old.
My impression in watching this video is that he’s very knowledgable and trying to find the words to get his points across clearly. Just a thought in observing….
Joe did bring a unique style to the Eagles. Gotta love Him…👍
I could listen to Joe play all day whether he is with a band or by himself. Thanks for a great video!!!
Man, I thought I loved Joe before. And now, he turns out to be a jedi-level amp nerd?!? DAMN 🔥🙏🏻🎸🤘🤘🤘
P.S. Loved Mitch's socks 😍 rock on, mate
Joe, a true Icon. Been listening since The James Gang!
There’s more to Joe than people think. His musical knowledge is far greater than he lets on. I first saw him on the Old Grey Whistle Test in the 70’s. It was a live version of Rocky Mountain Way from American tv, I was hooked and still am. My hero.
Joe Walsh is an unbelievable guy! Great guitar player and great guy. He elevated The Eagle's to another level, he was a bonafide Rock legend when he was brought in to the fold in The Eagle's. He might sound like a crispy critter from all the years of drugs and alcohol but if you tune out his delivery and his way of speaking and listen to the content he has so much knowledge of sound and tone. If I could ever meet one of the greats and have a sit down and be shown some secrets and some styles this guy is on the top of my list! Billy Gibbons is another, both guys just make it look effortless and natural.
In June of 2017 I got to see Joe open for Tom Petty 9 months later I got to see him with the Eagles.....life is good
He's a really good guy. I have watched a few interviews of players who have said something like "That thing? Joe Walsh thought I should have it, so he just gave it to me". Super cool. He just cared about people being able to do their thing. The gear Santa.
Santa Walsh
I know Joe's been sober for years but he still sounds so baked. So much music and mojo in him. Love the guy. Could listen for hours.
Sadly, he cooked several brain cells...But gladly, he's still in there.
Sorry as a recovering Alcoholic I can say he is drunk during this interview! You can't fool a another Alcoholic! I still love Joe Walsh as a guitarist. But he is wasted in this interview!
@@stevenstafford3571 Wrong. He's been sober for years. You know nothing about Joe. Now take your nonsense elsewhere. Where do you clowns come from?
I'm still waiting for Mitch to propose.
DiMo28 that guy that was trashing joe took down void comment. I noticed you also replied to defend Joe Walsh. I guess he realized how much he looked like an ass.
Ha Ha yes!
hahahaha.damn funny
Best Comment Award...
He's even taken his shoes off. Its serious.
Luv you Joe! Hope you keep playing long after the Eagles retirement!
Who knew Walsh was such an amp nerd. Love it.
Legend has it that when he started with James Gang, he agreed to only if he could rewire the amps himself.
He and his pal Heil developed the talk box made famous in Rocky Mountain Way. And Also JW was a huge ham radio geek!!
@@billodonnell5377 I remember a very old Guitar Player Magazine interview (like mid '70s) where Joe commented something like "Fender put components in to make their amps sound nice, I took them out so it sounded not so nice". He mentioned taking the bright cap from one channel of his Twin and putting it in parallel with the one on the other channel so that engaging it really made a difference.
He is kinda known for being one.
Wow! Leave it to Joe to help design an amp with absolutely no sharp edges to the sound. Yet clear and crisp as can be. Joe, you 'da best!
Joe is a national treasure!
In all my reading, all the interviews with Leo and contemporaries, using what was readily available, and affordable, played way more a part of design than any of our discussions about magic components and somehow special woods or finishes. Joe is right, they tried what they had available and that produced the sounds we love, not trying the hardest to get or special parts. The rest is magic because of the players who used them in their personal way. I hope I can try one of these sometime.
After playing in 2 different bands around Ocean City MD. Baltimore and Virginia Beach and Washington D.C. along with other places and opening up for some bands trying to make it back in the 80s like Bad Company Thin Lizzy BTO and a few others including Poison I learned a little bit. Poison was using a fill in bass,lead guitar and drummer. Anyway after 16 minutes of singing out of key and off beat the crowd started leaving or booing. Poison expected the fans to love them for what they use to be. Didn't work. My point is after playing the drums for decades and making just enough to eat most of the time I realized I wasn't going to ever be eating lobster or driving a new Lamborghini but I knew that Joe Walsh was going to be remembered forever. His God gifted talents are untouchable. Playing the lead guitar takes lots of talent with years of practice and dedication along with a passion which Joe has shown the world that he has for years. Playing lead and rhythm should be called playing Joe. I don't know of anyone else nor have I ever heard of anyone else that could play lead and rhythm and sing at the same time without needing a drummer or bass guitar or back up vocals and still sound like a 5 piece band. Just imagine being able to have a 1 hour concert all by yourself and sounding like a orchestra. Joe Walsh love's his music and we all love and respect Joe Walsh for dedicating his entire life to entertaining the world. Even if he had lots of fun with chainsaws and other toys destroying wall's toilets. Remember it's hard to leave when you can't find the door. Especially when you're driving 185 mph. On a good note at the Civic Center in Ocean City MD. in 1986 we opened up for a very popular band and I'm not going to mention the band's name because in the 70s they rocked us all but anyway after they tried to play a couple song's the crowd started erupting and getting extremely angry. My band members were all still there and the Civic Center coordinator came over to Chrome our lead vocals and asked if we would play a bit more. 10 minutes later the curtains were down and our equipment was coming back up on stage,after the coordinator got the crowds approval for us to comeback and play. Anyway we got the humbling honor of coming back on stage and playing for nearly 70 minutes without a real break. And playing one of our original songs written by Chrome and Jeter. I actually signed several autographs to lots of really nice and intoxicated people. That probably forgot about us the next morning.
Coming from a guy who has built an amplifier from scratch... Joe really does know what he's talking about! It's actually refreshing to see such a legend of guitar not being superstitious about equipment.
Deeper still, I really appreciate that he talks so highly of Cathodyne Phase Inverters. Most people talk more highly of Long Tail because it adds gain, but I love his Dark Horse perspective! It makes me want to try it!!
He's also into Ham Radio 49years too. His call sign is WB6ACU (Extra). He knows way more about electronics than he lets on. "73" from W8UZZ.
Joe and Bob Heil really know their electronics. If I met him instead of an autograph I'd have questions about restoring radios.
Yeah, he uses a massive old tube radio. I saw it on a vid somewhere.
Aloha Joe Walsh and Dr. Z!!!
Because of this video I bought your awesome amp! I now enjoy playing the best amp sound of my whole career! I thank you all for applying all your proven experience into your creation! I am so lucky and thankful to have seen this video show! Happy New Year!!!
Harry Koizumi 🙂🎸🎶🎵🌴
Great job as always! Geez..they couldn't get Mitch a chair?
....and shoes
I felt bad for Mitch, he looks very uncomfortable
Joe knows his shit... how many players know that a 5E7 has a cathodyne PI vs. the long tailed pair of most higher powered amps? everything he mentioned about the inner workings of a tweed era tube amp is spot-on and accurate. Kudos Joe!
Nope. He said Triad made Fender 4 ohm speakers. He also said the tweeds used 12AT7's. Wrong. They used 12AY7's and 12AX7's. The long tail phase inverter was used in tweeds, well before Blackface amps. Also, speaker impedance rating is just an average. Across the frequency spectrum they can vary from 2 ohms to 32 ohms typically. A 2 ohm or a 2.6 ohm output transformer in a Bandmaster won't be the source of amp mojo. Speakers don't sag, it's the power supply that sags.
@@stevesmith3033 isn't it great to be 'technically' correct? I bet you're a hoot at parties. Please carry on correcting the internet.
@@YOUKNOOB Mr. Noob would spewing misinformation make you a hoot at a party? lol
@@stevesmith3033 Since we are picking nits...Technically, Joe is the one 'spewing disinformation'. I would never discuss the inner workings of a tweed fender at any party. Furthermore, you are a silly man for even calling him (me?) out for this. Don't you have anything better to do - build an amp, perhaps? Thank you again for your ardent efforts at highlighting insignificant technical inaccuracies of a rockstar who is 30 years past his prime. I hear someone called a 1971 Marshall superlead a 'Plexi' somewhere - please fix this immediately!!
@@YOUKNOOB WTF knob! YOU are the one that said "Joe knows his shit" and "everything he mentioned about the inner workings of a tweed era tube amp is spot-on and accurate" He gets a pass but what's your excuse?? Keep smoking that crack I guess.
Sadly we cannot buy these amps in Canada. We can only get Doctor Zed.
Haha which includes increased cost due to the weak dollar.
Class “eh” amplifiers
Maybe you should have the left the alpahbet all single letters eh? Instead of making one a word haha
dean slater like “doubleyou” haha
@@JumboJimbo015 Hahaha That would be "Dubba yew"
Love my z master. Best amp I've ever owned and I have fender tweed reissue amps. Only had one problem with it redplating and DR. Z fixed it for me for free. But you definitely stand out in a good way in a band with this amp.
Sweetwater . Yah hell yah J . W ... it doesn't get any better than this the man J. W... Sweetwater y'all are the best . 👍🤘ON TROYFROST TROYSTER 😎Cool Riffs
I could watch him talk about guitars and amps all day. There's a great series he did with Gibson a few years ago where he shows you how to set up a Les Paul. He knows this stuff inside out. Oh yeah, and is an incredible guitarist, singer and songwriter as well.
100% Agreed
I met a friend of Les Paul's in Waukesha, WI he was playing piano at a music store opening. He'd been playing piano for over 60 years the music effortlessly flowed from his fingers like water. This is Joe on the guitar.
In spite of extensive, excessive drug use in the past, Joe Walsh is an absolutely brilliant man.
God love Joe. A great player, a character and he’s ready for butter. This mans Toast!
Yes. And ready for ... JAM ... heh-heh ...
Mr Walsh is soooooooo cool 😎 and so knowledgeable! And Mr Gallagher is so sweet as usual😊 Plus this amp really does sound amazing -I can't remember the last time I wanted to try an amp this bad!...Well this video made my day -thank you sweetwater! 👍
Try a Gjika, it has no peer
Unlike a lot of ‘famous’ guitar players, Joe Walsh knows his technical specs. That goes for amps, and guitars. He can easily do a professional set up on a guitar because he knows what is needed and how to achieve it.
A genius at "Less is more " !
Joe a luthier type? hmmm..
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Thank you SW/MG/AV staff and Joe! What a trip - Joe such a character and glad he's still dropping my jaw with his mojo grooves lol What a great sounding amp - sounds like it has its own mojo. While my honest wallet won't let me add this amp to my wish list, I'm okay with that and will enjoy from afar. Enjoyed the interview, thank you - cheers!
Anything with Joe Walsh gets my thumbs up.
How can anyone not want one after watching this. Joe is one of the greats. Guitar royalty
Indeed
The bandmaster acquired by Pete, is waay diff than normal fender, due to plate load coupling direct to driver tube.....its VERY direct sounding, n thus u can hear that on that album, had one in for repair, its very very cool design..kudos to fender!
Joe is a long time ham radio operator .. the electronics stuff comes naturally to him.
It's pretty amazing how much knowledge he has about EVERY aspect of an Amp, and what does what.
Nope. He said Triad made Fender 4 ohm speakers. He also said the tweeds used 12AT7's. Wrong. They used 12AY7's and 12AX7's. The long tail phase inverter was used in tweeds, well before Blackface amps. Also, speaker impedance rating is just an average. Across the frequency spectrum they can vary from 2 ohms to 32 ohms typically. A 2 ohm or a 2.6 ohm output transformer in a Bandmaster won't be the source of amp mojo. Speakers don't sag, it's the power supply that sags.
He's just brilliant, he's forgotten more than I'll ever know.
that's for sure
Oh boy, Joe is THE MAN! Sounds like he’s just about to lapse into a deep sleep........then comes out with sharply observed gems of knowledge and wisdom! And of course, like all the greats, has a totally unique and instantly recognisable tone! He’s the guy who got me into DrZ amps YEARS ago! 😎😍👍
Listening to Joe explain this amplifier makes me want to buy one. And I'm a drummer.
Richard Penman that’s awesome 🤘
I hear that. Makes me want to take my 68 Plexi Marshall, and two 70s Marshall cabs and trade them in for one!
I bought one> After a few days of having it, I came across this interview. Joe is spot on 10.000% with what he is saying. It took me a second to bond with it, once i did, holy ....
It works with every guitar I have. With low volumes, it has a glossy thing that’s so beautiful but , but at those same volumes, you can make it do an angry Keef thing quite easy. It also pedals up better then any amp I have ever used. Then when you crank it, it smashes the room, but like he says its articulate. One more thing, when he says it is waiting to see, he is spot on. #everybodyssodifferentihaventchanged
Joe is the greatest amp builder/tech/top dog guitarist on the planet. I bet he would be big fun for an amp builder to work with. HELLO DOLLY!
Joe is awesome. I love his appearance on Live From Daryl’s House. Most people get on that show and try and be smooth and soulful because of Daryl’s background. Joe just plugged in his guitar and blew the doors off the place. He made Daryl Hall work that day.
Best review ever. I love Sweetwater; Joe Walsh was intimately aware of designing a true amp. Joe has struggled and showed up to support a guitarists amp. God bless you both. #joewalsh #sweetwater #jamesmcmullin #jasonfilaramo #barryandjames
I want to go back into electronics, then come back and understand wtf he's saying.
Joe knows his stuff. GREAT job at an interview. Great.
I loved how he sums it up after a detailed explanation: "This amp says "Show me what you got" and that's what you'll get." ...permanent grins ensue.
Cool video Joe ! Always been a big fan. Saw you in Dayton Ohio way back in about 1972 or so.
Joe Walsh talking about "long-tailed pairs" and tube numbers, I really didn't see that coming. Pretty awesome
Beautiful tone.. i need this amp 😍
1 of my 🎸 heroes for sure!!! I'm interested in that amp just because it's his signature!!!🤘🤘🤘🙏🙏🙏
Great content. Very nice man and thanks to Joe for taking the time to talk to us. Great job by Mitch in an odd set up. Looks like a backroom at airport security. Kind of a throw back video quality on early MTV. Did Mitch have his shoes off too?
The Legend Joe Walsh👏👏👏😃😃😃. Congrats for the amp👍😃 . Cheers from Viamao City - RS Estate - Brazil
Holy shit. I just bought a Fender Blues Jr and now I realize I got no idea what’s in it or how it works. Joe is just amazing as a man and as a guitar player.
How many joints did this dude smoke ? Lol.. love Joe Walsh.. one of the best
A lot more bright than the mighty Fender 310. This is a great amp, clean clean clean sound
Best sweetwater video of all time!
Sweetwater has gone from "look at what all the nerd knobs do on this thing-a-ma-jigger box" videos years ago - to bringing us Jedi wisdom from Joe Walsh and Brad Paisley. It's also a testament to how much these two Ordinary Average Guys love Dr. Z and his amps. Thank you Sweetwater for bringing us Joe and Brad. Thank you Joe and Brad for your words of wisdom and for being a key part of why we picked up a guitar in the first place. And thank you Dr. Z for being such a Class A act and the excellent product and service you provide (he answers the damn phone personally...can't beat that :)
Joe is one generous guy to sacrifice that baby for Pete to sound so great. 'Who's Next' is my favorite of Pete's tones and my favorite Who album. I own a 65' bandmaster. It does not do what this thing does. After learning about this amp I am considering having my tech change my 65' bandmaster head into this circuit. It may not be the combo but I'll be half way there.
Joe's enunciation has improved...
seriously
Walsh is that buddy you exchange gear videos with over text all day and can’t wait to jam with. With some beers.
It is a dichotomy listening to Joe regarding electrical engineering. I love this guy.
It doesn’t matter who you’re looking at sir…… Your words are all that matters. Great video.
This amp sounds really balanced to me. It's smooth without being thumpy or tubby.
Yep that confirms it, one of the best ears in the business.
Joe Walsh wow! What an amazing guy. Down to earth as down-to-earth can be. And it sounds like whenever he plays with every claim you can tell if Sam can't you? I seen him lecture students pretty recently videos of that and I seen his old Gibson commercial videos how to take care of your gifts and how to set it up excetera very cool down-to-earth and if I'm not mistaken he gave Jimmy change his famous Les Paul write she gave George Harrison his first S3 if I'm not mistaken that guitar was used in the revolver error on revolver and who else did he give a guitar to oh yes and what he gave Peter Townsend the am and I think he also gave you two towns on the guitar what a cool guy great fucking historical and contemporary current music I love her song analog Man which is not today's time frame but it's only a year or two back right what a lovely great guy great video
We love you Joe. There is not two of you in this world. Intelligent and funny. What a life you have had thus far; good or not so good. I love that you can be self- depricating. We need more of that in this world. You really know your shit gear and guitar-wise. I usually take your advice on everything to do with the guitar. Especially on tuninig "up" rather than "down." Great tip. Listen to this man.
This sounds great through my phone speakers, can't wait to hear it on my studio monitors.
Three things...
1.)Joe Walsh's hands are enormous
2.)The leg kicking in the beginning...
3.)Joe Walsh is awesome
Love that amp! It sounds like a tweed bandmaster!
Holy crap... who knew Joe had such a deep knowledge of amp history & technology. He's a feak'n expert, and a hell of a player, good on ya Joe!
One Amp to rule them all !!!
Joe , I love it when you talk technical .
As a guitar player I want to be like Joe in every way......thank you Joe for evrerything you have given us. A national tteasure indeed!
Joe knows amps. Love it.
Nope. He said Triad made Fender 4 ohm speakers. He also said the tweeds used 12AT7's. Wrong. They used 12AY7's and 12AX7's. The long tail phase inverter was used in tweeds, well before Blackface amps. Also, speaker impedance rating is just an average. Across the frequency spectrum they can vary from 2 ohms to 32 ohms typically. A 2 ohm or a 2.6 ohm output transformer in a Bandmaster won't be the source of amp mojo. Speakers don't sag, it's the power supply that sags.
Joe is the man! Saw the Eagles last spring. Basically carried the show.
Joe knows his electronics; amp circuits, tubes, transformers, and much more.
I know electronics so I've had experience with tubes and repairing amps
The tone master has revealed his secrets.
Totally agree with Joe on 5881 output tubes. I have them in my vintage blackface amps and they are warmer.
Joe is often misunderstood as “ genius” always is.
He’s the greatest in my opinion. 😎🐝
One of my all time favorite
Joe freaking Walsh!
I love this cat. The damage is evident, but he's still my favorite rock player. Legend.
cool video Mitch and Joe. folks who are into hang on every word Joe is saying
Don Felder and Irving Azoff don’t always get the credit for their intervention that cleaned up Joe to rejoin the Eagles and possibly saved his life. Joe often gets the limelight as the great player he is, but I listen to so many of Don’s tasteful guitar and steel parts live with the Eagles or on record, and love his versatility and tastefulness in playing exactly what the song needs. So under rated.
Ronnie Montrose used a 3x10" Bandmaster for that first Montrose record.
Yah! The younger ones amongst us be askin', "Who's Ronnie Montrose?"
Great info! Didn't know that!
@@sonicbridge1944 They should all know "Frankenstein" by Edgar Winter. Ronnie was the guitar player on that album. "They Only Come Out At Night."
Joe Walsh, I'd listen to him talk all day. He sounds like he just woke up from surgery, yet is as sharp as a tack. What a bona-fide legend.