I really hope the Captain will meet Wes Borland… His approach about guitars , tunings, mods and effects might be really fun to see face to the Captain :)
I ran into Jim at a Dunkin' Donuts a couple years ago. He took pictures with my children and bought them a box of donuts on his way out. Best rock star ever!
I honestly don’t really listen to Slipknot much, but Jim Root is probably the most unique combination of a badass mofo with a down-to-earth guitar nerd that it’s impossible not to wish that he was my best friend
Neither myself or any of my friends are Slipknot fans, but we all dig Jim Root. That must say a lot about his personality and the way he carries himself. He's just a really cool dude who's almost impossible not to like.
What a great guy Jim is, always has time for interviews, very welcoming and for the most part always shows his appreciation of his position he has earned! A very talented down to earth humble human🙏
Great job, Lee! This was awesome. All the right questions. Not really into heavy stuff, but always had a lot of respect for Jim - an overall great dude and player.
Re: Quad Cortex vs Live Amps... Jim makes a great point about the signal flow from a live head and cab setup: you're not actually hearing just the amp; it's going through a mixing board back to a wedge/monitor.
exactly why so many presets in digital gear are crap for live use is that people try to dial in a "mastered" tone which then ends up squished down and sanitized after going through the PA rig.
That's true no matter what you play though. Digital or analogue, it goes through the PA and your channel strip generally has a full preamp built into it. I've had to finish a show playing direct through the PA before, because the power went down for like 5 seconds and it totaled my UAfx Lion '68. I had to reset to factory defaults and then reload the firmware- which of course couldn't be done right then so- I played direct through the PA. Luckily, I had a cab box on my board, so I was able to use a DF-7 in front of it and it actually sounded pretty good.
Especially on the kind of massive stages they're playing, where outside of using the amp walls of yesteryear there's no way you'll hear, much less feel you amp (and at that point you're destroying whatever the FoH guy is trying to achieve, to the detriment of the whole band). And my experience with the QC very much mirrors his: it's the first digital device where I couldn't tell the difference in feel compared to a "real amp" through monitors (the sound has pretty much been there for quite a while now). And it's so convenient and easy to use and sounds so good and consistent on IEMs that there's no real point bothering with a big heavy loud amp and miking it.
@@zeroman614 Have you ever actually tried a Quad Cortex? Literally the majority of presets you'll find don't include an EQ or tone shaping to get a "mastered" tone. Just amp, cab, an OD, and maybe some time based effects.
Jim Root comes across like such a chilled and nice guy. I love when the artist and the tech are present for those rundowns and us viewers really get to know every little detail.
I had the extreme pleasure of celebrating our birthday's and sharing a birthday cookie together with Jim this year at my brothers house. He's one of the nicest people I've met, we talked out about guitar stuff while others enjoyed the motorcycles. It was a really cool night.
I'm not a SlipNot fan but the more I listen to Jim Root I'm a huge fan of him as a Person and Guitarist and his knowledge of his equipment and the people that are his influences. I'm 15 yrs older than hin but he could be my little brother that made it!! This Man is Brilliant plus that voice reminds me of the raido jocks here in Los Angeles in the 70s!! Jim You Rock Sir!!
since my parents got me a MIDI keyboard for my birthday (22nd of December) I’ve been struggling to get anything done because I have ADHD (video easter egg) so like usual I’ve been playing along to Slipknot and Rammstein on my Jazzmaster V4 (which I hope to get signed by Jim one day - unlikely but a guy can dream lol) anyway… this video gave me the motivation to get back to creating my first (ever) song on Garage Band. I took a 4 hour break from this video and got a lot done! so thank you Jim, Brad and Andertons for the help!
I love Jim. It’s always awesome to see his personal side away from Slipknot. An interview with him always seems like a cool hang with a homie 😄 thanks for this, Lee and Andertons crew! 🙏
Absolutely loved this... Lee is a great interviewer, you can tell Jim is comfortable and having fun nerding out. His tech is great as well. They both looked like the wanted to be there 🤘
The captain once again nailed another great interview. And for once he gave Mick an interview where he didn't look bored. And I'm glad Jim has the Headfirst on the road.
Jim Root, without a doubt a “One is the loneliest number” 4😉 guitarist of all time. Love you Jim, you have inspired me so much I can’t put it into words. Your talent is legitimate, and you earned all you have. I’m proudly a fan, Boogie
Jim is a purist with a real-world understanding of the process. Dude is a genius and talented way beyond Slipknot (one of my fav bands) and his approach is just brilliant.
I was at that show that evening. You really can’t tell if it’s digital or real amps, it just sounds great. No wonder why a lot of artist today lean towards digital for convenience.
I am surprised that green pedal on the top of the rack wasn't mentioned. That's "Epstein didn't kill himself fuzz" by Acorn Amplification - good pedal and very interesting design.
theres another gear rundown video on PMTVUK. they mention this pedal and say how they "aren't sure if they can show it". definitely because of the name, others think its because jim may have a deal with MXR
Oh PATIENCE Gotcha. Yeah well tbh it’s guitars dude, i’ve been talking gear since i was 14, i will go to the grave talking gear. Nothing better to talk about on god’s green earth
Not a fan of Slipknot, but you gotta admire and respect this guy. He has great taste in gear, tone, very chill and calm, and, the most important, it's a great guitar player!
Jim has a really cool sounding voice. He should narrate audiobooks. Saw Slipknot in the vol 3 tour in Glasgow back in the day, they were amazing. Slayer played before them and were great too.
One really interesting thing about Slipknot is that their guitarists have two very different styles of playing, and it really shows, especially in their solos. Jim is my favorite. Mick is an incredible guitarist and musician, I just like Jim a little more. He's also chill AF.
Very cool interview! I remember seeing Slipknot in the middle of the afternoon at Ozzfest many years ago on the second stage. I’m glad they are still around.
@@ThePwig ohh the wish to have been old enough to see that live i was born in 97 and slipknot is on my bucket list of artists to see before its to late
After Frost*'s new album which was easily my album of 2024, I'd LOVE you to do a full interview with Nathan King! He's such an underrated player, he was excellent in your gear reviews and such a good laugh, but he's a phenomenal musician on guitar, bass, synths and backing vocals!! Especially after Life in the Wires, his performance is so great on it and I'd love to hear him talking more about that band, his involvement and input with it, as well as all the stories he must have to tell about his career and his playing in Level 42..
Really enjoyed this interview. The sound is great! I appreciate being able to hear everyone really well and not relying solely on lavaliers. What microphone is the captain using in this interview? Whatever the setup is, it's great! Also, I love Jim's #1 tele, for me and other players my age (40) that's gotta be the tele that got us into Fenders (along with John 5).
Man i’ve recently realised so hard how the guitars we learn on affect our preferences. No matter how much money i’ve thrown at guitars, i always come back to the neck profiles and tones I learnt with. Chapman made the chapman guitar profiles based on the esp type profiles he learnt on. I spent SO much time advancing my learning on a nick johnston in 2020 (player for YEARS before) but coming back to owning one recently, it’s like coming home.
@41:09 I totally agree that back in the day you had to have the discipline to put in the work. play, rewind, play, rewind... forever. I would come home from school and spend hours learning my favorite licks. I remember when my mom got a CD player and I bought some CDs that it was a game changer to be able to skip not only to each song, but to each part of the song and run it to get the part down. No disrespect to younger players now, many of them can play circles around me, but it was a different process to learn guitar riffs back in the day.
I don't listen to slipknot anymore and can't stand what Corey and Shawn did to the band. But I'm a huge fan of Jim. Love his love for guitars, him needing out. And how down to earth he is
im not really a slipknot fan but the way he is talking about the gear really tells that he is still interested and enjoys playing. some bands just let the tech do all the explaining and the actual player doesnt seem to know whats going on.
We all agree that Jim's the coolest and one of the best players in the world currently, but 26:50 to 27:10, for me, just shows what kind of person he is, and completely back us the idea that artists arent only entertainers, and that true artistry requires life experience, shwocasing points of view, being authentic and relatable. 444, always ❤🎵🤘🎸🏍
Antigua finishes sure is a love/hate thing: You either love the look of a week-old, sun-baked used diaper found in a ditch or you just hate it J/k, awesome to see you interview this absolute unit of a legend
It would be really cool if Andertons started stocking Headfirst amps. Jason makes some really cool stuff that is nigh on impossible to get in the UK 🤞🏻
Jim Root and Wes Borland are both so patient and welcoming. It's just great to listen to them talking about guitars.
At least Wes Borland still plays through real amps.
Wes Borland is literally the reason i started playing guitar back in 2001... and i became a HUGE Jim Root fan since around 2007 also 🔥🔥
They do have that same vibe
I really hope the Captain will meet Wes Borland…
His approach about guitars , tunings, mods and effects might be really fun to see face to the Captain :)
And Cap is respectful/smart enough to keep quiet whilst the guys talk. ❤
I’ve watched a lot of Jim Root gear videos but what I really need is a Jim Root haircare routine.
Definitely the pretty boy of the band
Feathered and lethal cotton 😂
Aand beardcare! :D
dude has a lions mane my hairs thins christ he must put vitamins im that nest
Undercut.
I ran into Jim at a Dunkin' Donuts a couple years ago. He took pictures with my children and bought them a box of donuts on his way out. Best rock star ever!
That was my mechanic, Rufus. He got a kick out of that.
Big fan of JIM ROOT, would Love to design him a pedal, one day.
Excellent interview. All the right questions and lots of information returned. Well done captain!👍🏻
Cheers!
😲 The Captain said a swear! He's a real boy! 😆
Don't tell my mum
@@andertonsDon’t worry, I’ll tell her 😎
@@danishpete So, how is Bernie and your mom doing?
@@andertonsdid you tell her when you were found out by KDH?
😂😂😂😂
Never listened to much Slipknot, but I've seen a ton of interviews with Jim for some reason. Seems like a really cool and kind dude. Great interview.
I could listen to Jim talk all day. Bought one of his Teles a few years ago and I love it
He's a total gearhead. He enjoys talking about his gear more or less as much as playing
I honestly don’t really listen to Slipknot much, but Jim Root is probably the most unique combination of a badass mofo with a down-to-earth guitar nerd that it’s impossible not to wish that he was my best friend
Dude I was thinking the same shit!
Big fan of Jim Root, one of the most chill and down to earth guitarists around. Great video
Neither myself or any of my friends are Slipknot fans, but we all dig Jim Root. That must say a lot about his personality and the way he carries himself. He's just a really cool dude who's almost impossible not to like.
Totally agree. I've seen a bunch of interviews/talks with him, seems like just a cool guy.
Great comment. He's a genuine cool dude.
That hair is majestic tbf
What a great guy Jim is, always has time for interviews, very welcoming and for the most part always shows his appreciation of his position he has earned! A very talented down to earth humble human🙏
Jim Root is like everyone's best friend who just so happened to make it big and it never got to his head.
I absolutely adore Jim, such a cool down to earth dude. I'd love to meet him some day.
Great interview Captain!
Great job, Lee! This was awesome. All the right questions.
Not really into heavy stuff, but always had a lot of respect for Jim - an overall great dude and player.
Jim Root, massive legend, reason why i picked up a guitar. Huge props for Brad, such intuition and skill.
Re: Quad Cortex vs Live Amps... Jim makes a great point about the signal flow from a live head and cab setup: you're not actually hearing just the amp; it's going through a mixing board back to a wedge/monitor.
exactly why so many presets in digital gear are crap for live use is that people try to dial in a "mastered" tone which then ends up squished down and sanitized after going through the PA rig.
That's true no matter what you play though. Digital or analogue, it goes through the PA and your channel strip generally has a full preamp built into it. I've had to finish a show playing direct through the PA before, because the power went down for like 5 seconds and it totaled my UAfx Lion '68. I had to reset to factory defaults and then reload the firmware- which of course couldn't be done right then so- I played direct through the PA. Luckily, I had a cab box on my board, so I was able to use a DF-7 in front of it and it actually sounded pretty good.
Especially on the kind of massive stages they're playing, where outside of using the amp walls of yesteryear there's no way you'll hear, much less feel you amp (and at that point you're destroying whatever the FoH guy is trying to achieve, to the detriment of the whole band).
And my experience with the QC very much mirrors his: it's the first digital device where I couldn't tell the difference in feel compared to a "real amp" through monitors (the sound has pretty much been there for quite a while now). And it's so convenient and easy to use and sounds so good and consistent on IEMs that there's no real point bothering with a big heavy loud amp and miking it.
@@zeroman614 Have you ever actually tried a Quad Cortex? Literally the majority of presets you'll find don't include an EQ or tone shaping to get a "mastered" tone. Just amp, cab, an OD, and maybe some time based effects.
Wonderful talk, Andertons and Slipknot. Thanks for making it happen.
Love!
I was really looking forward to this. I watched the video that PMT did with Jim as well. But this interview just blew that one out of the water.
Jim Root comes across like such a chilled and nice guy. I love when the artist and the tech are present for those rundowns and us viewers really get to know every little detail.
I had the extreme pleasure of celebrating our birthday's and sharing a birthday cookie together with Jim this year at my brothers house. He's one of the nicest people I've met, we talked out about guitar stuff while others enjoyed the motorcycles. It was a really cool night.
I'm not a SlipNot fan but the more I listen to Jim Root I'm a huge fan of him as a Person and Guitarist and his knowledge of his equipment and the people that are his influences. I'm 15 yrs older than hin but he could be my little brother that made it!! This Man is Brilliant plus that voice reminds me of the raido jocks here in Los Angeles in the 70s!! Jim You Rock Sir!!
Awesome you got so much time with him. Cool guy. Surprisingly mellow and humble.
Jim is such a lovely fellow. The kind of guy you could sit peacefully with and chat to all day.
since my parents got me a MIDI keyboard for my birthday (22nd of December) I’ve been struggling to get anything done because I have ADHD (video easter egg) so like usual I’ve been playing along to Slipknot and Rammstein on my Jazzmaster V4 (which I hope to get signed by Jim one day - unlikely but a guy can dream lol)
anyway… this video gave me the motivation to get back to creating my first (ever) song on Garage Band. I took a 4 hour break from this video and got a lot done! so thank you Jim, Brad and Andertons for the help!
I love Jim. It’s always awesome to see his personal side away from Slipknot. An interview with him always seems like a cool hang with a homie 😄 thanks for this, Lee and Andertons crew! 🙏
have to say the audio quality of this video is outstanding! great interview!
Absolutely loved this... Lee is a great interviewer, you can tell Jim is comfortable and having fun nerding out. His tech is great as well. They both looked like the wanted to be there 🤘
The captain once again nailed another great interview. And for once he gave Mick an interview where he didn't look bored. And I'm glad Jim has the Headfirst on the road.
I want to see Jim Root and Wes Borland in some kind of supergroup
Jim Root, without a doubt a “One is the loneliest number” 4😉 guitarist of all time. Love you Jim, you have inspired me so much I can’t put it into words. Your talent is legitimate, and you earned all you have.
I’m proudly a fan,
Boogie
This is exactly what an interview should be. Very intereting and kept my attention throughout!
Jim Root is the coolest and one of the best guitar players ever.
Really well spoken guy. Hell of a guitar player too. Thanks for an awesome interview!
I love how humble and down to earth Jim is.
Sooooo much better than PremierGuitar Rundowns!!!!! Please make more!!!!!
Fantastic video! It’s just plain enjoyable hearing people talk guitars and tech. Love it 👍
Oh yeah .. what a treat this is Gona be!!
Jim seems really relaxed and giddy about gear here. Great questions asked and a cool vibe all around. Thanks, Captain!
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Jim is a purist with a real-world understanding of the process. Dude is a genius and talented way beyond Slipknot (one of my fav bands) and his approach is just brilliant.
Jim is a cool human being. I really love that white tele with black guard.
I`ve been waiting fot this "the captain meets" for years! Jim is the f-ing goat, Thanks!
I was at that show that evening. You really can’t tell if it’s digital or real amps, it just sounds great. No wonder why a lot of artist today lean towards digital for convenience.
Cool dude this Jim. Good moment spent.
Great Interview. Jim Rules!
Every time I hear Jim talk it makes me smile. Cool dude.
Great interview Lee!
Maybe the best artist interview of 2024. Thank you.
What an absolute beast.
Thank you for your shred, Mr Root. Both bands.
I am surprised that green pedal on the top of the rack wasn't mentioned. That's "Epstein didn't kill himself fuzz" by Acorn Amplification - good pedal and very interesting design.
theres another gear rundown video on PMTVUK. they mention this pedal and say how they "aren't sure if they can show it". definitely because of the name, others think its because jim may have a deal with MXR
The amount of patients these Guy's must have with everyone knocking on there door to talk about the same stuff
Oh PATIENCE
Gotcha.
Yeah well tbh it’s guitars dude, i’ve been talking gear since i was 14, i will go to the grave talking gear. Nothing better to talk about on god’s green earth
Guitar people LOVE talking about guitars. It's the same with everything. Car people can endlessly talk about car. Chefs talk about cooking
Love all the gear videos Jim's been doing recently. Would love to pick his brain on his guitar parts for the nerds such as myself.
Not a fan of Slipknot, but you gotta admire and respect this guy. He has great taste in gear, tone, very chill and calm, and, the most important, it's a great guitar player!
Jim has a really cool sounding voice. He should narrate audiobooks. Saw Slipknot in the vol 3 tour in Glasgow back in the day, they were amazing. Slayer played before them and were great too.
Great interview i dont play guitar but bass but i always enjoy jims gear run downs
One really interesting thing about Slipknot is that their guitarists have two very different styles of playing, and it really shows, especially in their solos. Jim is my favorite. Mick is an incredible guitarist and musician, I just like Jim a little more. He's also chill AF.
Great interview!🙌
Joey is hands down my favorite drummer. Still miss him.
Very cool interview! I remember seeing Slipknot in the middle of the afternoon at Ozzfest many years ago on the second stage. I’m glad they are still around.
Many years ago you are prolly thinking ozzfest 99 which was 26 years ago now. Feel old yet ? Lol 😂
@ yeah I was pretty sure but didn’t want to look it up. I still have the shirt I bought there and my daughter wears it sometimes.
@@ThePwig ohh the wish to have been old enough to see that live i was born in 97 and slipknot is on my bucket list of artists to see before its to late
Jim is a great interview. Seems like such a down to earth guy.
Jim is correct with the Analogue feel
Kudos to Brad! That guy knows his stuff.
After Frost*'s new album which was easily my album of 2024, I'd LOVE you to do a full interview with Nathan King! He's such an underrated player, he was excellent in your gear reviews and such a good laugh, but he's a phenomenal musician on guitar, bass, synths and backing vocals!! Especially after Life in the Wires, his performance is so great on it and I'd love to hear him talking more about that band, his involvement and input with it, as well as all the stories he must have to tell about his career and his playing in Level 42..
Clicked for Captain meets, stayed for “contains offensive language”. Thanks for posting this!
What a down to earth, cool guy. Something about him just feels relatable. There's zero 'rock star' vibes.
Great interview!
Really enjoyed this interview. The sound is great! I appreciate being able to hear everyone really well and not relying solely on lavaliers. What microphone is the captain using in this interview? Whatever the setup is, it's great!
Also, I love Jim's #1 tele, for me and other players my age (40) that's gotta be the tele that got us into Fenders (along with John 5).
incredible interview
i love how most of those metal band guys are so chill and friendly
Nice interview, thanks.
what i've really learned from this video is that we all have a crush on Jim Root
Nice interview Cap 🫡
What great access, thanks for sharing
Jim is such a genuine good person.
FINALLY IM SO EXCITED TO WATCH THIS😄✌🏼
This is legendary
Man i’ve recently realised so hard how the guitars we learn on affect our preferences.
No matter how much money i’ve thrown at guitars, i always come back to the neck profiles and tones I learnt with.
Chapman made the chapman guitar profiles based on the esp type profiles he learnt on.
I spent SO much time advancing my learning on a nick johnston in 2020 (player for YEARS before) but coming back to owning one recently, it’s like coming home.
@41:09 I totally agree that back in the day you had to have the discipline to put in the work. play, rewind, play, rewind... forever. I would come home from school and spend hours learning my favorite licks. I remember when my mom got a CD player and I bought some CDs that it was a game changer to be able to skip not only to each song, but to each part of the song and run it to get the part down. No disrespect to younger players now, many of them can play circles around me, but it was a different process to learn guitar riffs back in the day.
Nice updated behind the scenes look at what it takes to be playing live on the road in the modern day, never had all this in 99.
Brilliant vid what a lovely guy hope to see more of these type vids ,,, Well wrangled mr Anderton
Glad you enjoyed it
We need “this video contains explicit language” quote for every uncensored videos of Pete and Captain 🤣🤣🤣
One of my favourites, a modern great!
Love your attitude brad
I don't listen to slipknot anymore and can't stand what Corey and Shawn did to the band. But I'm a huge fan of Jim. Love his love for guitars, him needing out. And how down to earth he is
Dude hes so right about the sound of the guitars when they go through the digital amps etc sounding like robotic or something artificial so cool
Big endorsement for the QC here... awesome
im not really a slipknot fan but the way he is talking about the gear really tells that he is still interested and enjoys playing. some bands just let the tech do all the explaining and the actual player doesnt seem to know whats going on.
The captain is always looking everywhere but the face of whose speaking to him 😂😂 is funny
12:18 “I’ll tell you what you won’t do: you won’t say “fuck” as many times as Mick did in his interview” 😂
Crazy to hear Jim Root mention Matt Bellamy from Muse.
Great interview
got goosebumps when the tele came out so cool to see
I think if I was at a Slipknot show and looked over and saw the Captain my jaw would drop
We all agree that Jim's the coolest and one of the best players in the world currently, but 26:50 to 27:10, for me, just shows what kind of person he is, and completely back us the idea that artists arent only entertainers, and that true artistry requires life experience, shwocasing points of view, being authentic and relatable. 444, always ❤🎵🤘🎸🏍
Antigua finishes sure is a love/hate thing: You either love the look of a week-old, sun-baked used diaper found in a ditch or you just hate it
J/k, awesome to see you interview this absolute unit of a legend
this is an honest man ❤👌👌👌
Thank you Captain thank you Jim
It would be really cool if Andertons started stocking Headfirst amps. Jason makes some really cool stuff that is nigh on impossible to get in the UK 🤞🏻
Jim Root for President!