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BritishBluesBoy · May 19th, 2008, 11:06 AM

How cool is this...?

boris bubbanov · May 19th, 2008, 11:42 AM

I'd go every day if somebody was there picking like that!

nasonm · May 19th, 2008, 11:45 AM

looks like Johnny Hiland on the left

BritishBluesBoy · May 19th, 2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nasonm

looks like Johnny Hiland on the left

Yup. Johnny Hiland & Luca Olivieri...

BAW4742 · May 19th, 2008, 11:57 AM

Cool. I know Johnny H. but who's the other dude?

pseudocat · May 19th, 2008, 11:59 AM

http://www.lucaolivieri.com/

RickG501 · May 19th, 2008, 12:11 PM

I'm shocked...

GC has two guitars that are actually in tune?

boneyguy · May 19th, 2008, 12:14 PM

I can understand how Johnny H. plays so great because he obviously borrows Redd Volkaert's forearms when Redd's not using them. I wonder how I can get on the list?

Doug Ferguson · May 19th, 2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RickG501

I'm shocked...

GC has two guitars that are actually in tune?

And two guys who can actually play them instead of all that shredding that normally assults your ears.

JimiBryant · May 19th, 2008, 12:27 PM

I wish!

usually it's disaffected teenagers trying to fake their way through an Avenged Sevenfold song or something..

Tdot · May 19th, 2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickG501

I'm shocked...

GC has two guitars that are actually in tune?

Yes, but as always, there was only one Tele in stock.

Lance · May 19th, 2008, 12:41 PM

I'm surprised they weren't thrown out on their arses for killing sales! (just kidding).

I'd be so intimidated by seeing that, there's no way I'd even consider picking up a guitar and noodling.

lunchbox · May 19th, 2008, 02:43 PM

I was stationed in Lakehurst, NJ in the 80's and used to go to Garden State Music alot and the staff was the guy's from Skid Row. One time Zakk Wylde was there and they were all tearin it up Heavy Metal Style. Kinda funny when I think back on it.

Wardpike · May 19th, 2008, 04:58 PM

Hold on, I have to pick my jaw up off the floor...

Hogly mogly! Now that's some fine country guitar!!

e-merlin · May 19th, 2008, 06:12 PM

That beats anything else I've ever heard in a GC.

FirstBassman · May 19th, 2008, 07:47 PM

At Manny's in NYC, Clapton, Hendrix, the Dead, etc. would check out guitars.

My mother was offered a job there way back when but she didn't take it.

I've never forgiven her for that.

Bill · May 19th, 2008, 08:42 PM

It's kind of sad to realize that each of us has played every one of those notes, just not in that order, and that has made all the difference.

timmer · May 19th, 2008, 09:13 PM

That made me smile, thanks!

a.miller · May 19th, 2008, 09:16 PM

Hot damn.

grasspicker · May 19th, 2008, 09:27 PM

Mighty fine, indeed...
Did you see those Squire Strat ads above the amps?
Gosh, those weren't Squire's were they?

giginthesky · May 19th, 2008, 09:41 PM

if i lived two lifetimes i wouldn't come close to playing that good. some folks just have it. some keep trying.

jelly tele · May 19th, 2008, 09:43 PM

guys with chops at GH? video must be fake :D

mistermullens · May 19th, 2008, 10:41 PM

Cool! I bet they sold out of Teles after that.

chet · May 19th, 2008, 11:19 PM

Hey, I can't see the video but I can see videos on the Youtube site. What's up?

outbreak · May 19th, 2008, 11:23 PM

if i wasnt at work i know some good setzer videos like that. in one of his japan tours he turned up at a japanese guitar shop unnanounced and played a short set of solo songs on one of their gretschs for whoever was in the store at the time. someoen filmed it and put it on youtube

TelZilla · May 19th, 2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by outbreak

if i wasnt at work i know some good setzer videos like that. in one of his japan tours he turned up at a japanese guitar shop unnanounced and played a short set of solo songs on one of their gretschs for whoever was in the store at the time. someoen filmed it and put it on youtube

Think you mean these. Setzer is the king:

outbreak · May 19th, 2008, 11:36 PM

their the ones telzilla, couldn't play em here at work or everyone would wonder what im up to

po-boy · May 20th, 2008, 01:45 PM

real guitar players at gc - what a concept !
usually avoid gc like the plague - the few times i've been in there it was filled with teens making death metal sound even worse or torturing their way through a power chord version of smoke on the water - i guess thats why gc employees are so cranky -

- i'm not a complete idiot ... some parts are missing -

ajgus · May 20th, 2008, 02:15 PM

The GCs in my area usually are chocked full of dudes playing 7 stringed Ibanezes through Marshalls with the Mid turned down to zero & the Drive on 11. The saddest part about that clip...notice how no one in the store really seem interested

.

GoldieLocks · May 20th, 2008, 02:15 PM

Somewhere in the store there was a singer going "I...........laaa.........but..................... ...............sing.....................1st....... ............................verse................. ................ooooooohhhhhhhhhhh. Friggin' just tell me when the solo's over so we do the rest of the song".

stantheman · May 20th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickG501

I'm shocked...

GC has two guitars that are actually in tune?

The Number 1 reason I refuse to go into the joint.
Even a crooked used car dealer has enough sense to keep his stable tuned up.

goldtopper · May 20th, 2008, 07:26 PM

True Love, ....
My son walks in while I'm watching this video and says "Dad, you're better than them"
While greatful for the compliment, I realize my son has a lot to learn about real pickers...

blacklove · May 20th, 2008, 07:39 PM

And yet...I hear the atonal squawking of high-gain electric guitars start up as soon as their last note fades away...

Nice clip!

Tdot · May 20th, 2008, 07:55 PM

This guy is always at GC when I go there. I dare you to listen to the full 7:04 minutes, I made it through 42 seconds. At least he is having fun, that's what it's all about. But he's also the reason that I have never plugged into an amp at GC.

Telecaster Joe · May 20th, 2008, 07:59 PM

I really gotta hand it to Country pickers that can play like that.

A Blues/Rock guy like myself can't even wrap my brain around one measure of what they were doing.

I am not a big Country fan, but MAN! Hats off to guys like this. I am really impressed.

garytelecastor · May 20th, 2008, 08:21 PM

AWESOME!!!!

I think the guy playing with Johnny looks kind of like Count Floyd.

Attachment 11651

Joe Flaherty

chet · May 20th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdot

This guy is always at GC when I go there. I dare you to listen to the full 7:04 minutes, I made it through 42 seconds. At least he is having fun, that's what it's all about. But he's also the reason that I have never plugged into an amp at GC.

I did it! He'd sound better without all that distortion.

StratDal · May 20th, 2008, 09:58 PM

What a great video! Unfortunately I now feel like quitting. Oh well. Maybe I can just play pick up sticks instead.

odiemann · May 20th, 2008, 10:06 PM

But they didn't play "Stairway to Heaven" or "Eruption" or "Smells Like Teen Spirit." So, it must not have been Guitar Center.

Unseen · May 21st, 2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdot

This guy is always at GC when I go there. I dare you to listen to the full 7:04 minutes, I made it through 42 seconds. At least he is having fun, that's what it's all about. But he's also the reason that I have never plugged into an amp at GC.

You know, the higher up you go on the neck of a guitar, the less I like the timbre. It's like someone straining to reach a note. But I guess I also like low notes; I'm even thinking of getting a baritone guitar. LOL After that, I suppose it's on to 7- and 8-string guitars.

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boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 15,209	I'd go every day if somebody was there picking like that! __________________ When i listen

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nasonm Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bangor, Maine Age: 32 Posts: 2,088 16 Photos	looks like Johnny Hiland on the left __________________ "i have learned to just grit my teeth, change the subject, consider their deep total ignorance, fondle the thumb picks in my pocket and go on my way" - bender-freak It's been lonely in the saddle since my horse died

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boneyguy Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: victoria b.c. Age: 51 Posts: 4,324	I can understand how Johnny H. plays so great because he obviously borrows Redd Volkaert's forearms when Redd's not using them. I wonder how I can get on the list? __________________ "Yoga is the science of the East. Science is the Yoga of the West."

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BAW4742 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Age: 52 Posts: 1,228 4 Photos	Cool. I know Johnny H. but who's the other dude?

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RickG501 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 55 Posts: 1,346	I'm shocked... GC has two guitars that are actually in tune?

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Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,335	I'm surprised they weren't thrown out on their arses for killing sales! (just kidding). I'd be so intimidated by seeing that, there's no way I'd even consider picking up a guitar and noodling. __________________ Lance "not very good...but I make up for it by playing loud"

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lunchbox Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Venice, Fl Age: 40 Posts: 598	Well Sorta... I was stationed in Lakehurst, NJ in the 80's and used to go to Garden State Music alot and the staff was the guy's from Skid Row. One time Zakk Wylde was there and they were all tearin it up Heavy Metal Style. Kinda funny when I think back on it. __________________ TWANGALICIOUS!!!!

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Wardpike Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland Age: 44 Posts: 2,589	Hold on, I have to pick my jaw up off the floor... Hogly mogly! Now that's some fine country guitar!! Last edited by Wardpike; May 19th, 2008 at 05:03 PM. Reason: fixed a dumbass question!

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FirstBassman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,511	At Manny's in NYC, Clapton, Hendrix, the Dead, etc. would check out guitars. My mother was offered a job there way back when but she didn't take it. I've never forgiven her for that.

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Bill Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 3,181 67 Photos	It's kind of sad to realize that each of us has played every one of those notes, just not in that order, and that has made all the difference. __________________ B i l l B a e c k WilliamBaeck.com

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a.miller TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hollywood Age: 28 Posts: 87	Hot damn.

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grasspicker Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cowtown, Texas Posts: 141	Mighty fine, indeed... Did you see those Squire Strat ads above the amps? Gosh, those weren't Squire's were they?

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giginthesky Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: south jersey Age: 37 Posts: 1,599 6 Photos	if i lived two lifetimes i wouldn't come close to playing that good. some folks just have it. some keep trying.

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jelly tele TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: new joizee Age: 19 Posts: 65	guys with chops at GH? video must be fake :D

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mistermullens Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 32 Posts: 3,600 36 Photos	Cool! I bet they sold out of Teles after that. __________________ Jonathan ReverbNation Twitter Teles & Esquires

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outbreak Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Age: 22 Posts: 506	if i wasnt at work i know some good setzer videos like that. in one of his japan tours he turned up at a japanese guitar shop unnanounced and played a short set of solo songs on one of their gretschs for whoever was in the store at the time. someoen filmed it and put it on youtube

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outbreak Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Age: 22 Posts: 506	their the ones telzilla, couldn't play em here at work or everyone would wonder what im up to

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po-boy Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dees, alabama Posts: 243	real guitar players at gc - what a concept ! usually avoid gc like the plague - the few times i've been in there it was filled with teens making death metal sound even worse or torturing their way through a power chord version of smoke on the water - i guess thats why gc employees are so cranky - - i'm not a complete idiot ... some parts are missing -

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ajgus Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 3,003	The GCs in my area usually are chocked full of dudes playing 7 stringed Ibanezes through Marshalls with the Mid turned down to zero & the Drive on 11. The saddest part about that clip...notice how no one in the store really seem interested . __________________ "...it's just a wonderful sound..."- GE Smith

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blacklove Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Small Pond Posts: 480 6 Photos	And yet...I hear the atonal squawking of high-gain electric guitars start up as soon as their last note fades away... Nice clip!

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Telecaster Joe Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 449	I really gotta hand it to Country pickers that can play like that. A Blues/Rock guy like myself can't even wrap my brain around one measure of what they were doing. I am not a big Country fan, but MAN! Hats off to guys like this. I am really impressed.

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garytelecastor Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,102 18 Photos	AWESOME!!!! I think the guy playing with Johnny looks kind of like Count Floyd. Attachment 11651 Joe Flaherty __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é What in the world do I know???? Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!! Last edited by garytelecastor; July 18th, 2008 at 07:56 PM.

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