what the hell is brad paisley doing?

eddiewagner · March 18th, 2007, 06:28 AM

hi guys,
i really dig the stuff that mr. paisley is cranking out on his guitar. i know he uses a bender. but i have not the slightest clue, what the man is doing.
he picks some stuff that sounds bizarre and rocks so well in the same time.
what do you think is the number one spice to copy some of his cooking?
there must be something special about his trademarks licks that i just can not find out.
help is appreciated.
eddie

greggorypeccary · March 18th, 2007, 09:48 AM

Yeah, and he makes it all look so easy too!

Kingpin · March 18th, 2007, 12:41 PM

About the only "trademark" I can see is the unpredictable nature of his solos. Just when you think you see where he's going with one he stops and turns on a dime, taking it in an entirely different direction with an unexpected note choice or change in rhythm. His ability to keep you guessing is what makes his playing so refreshing.

WisconsinStrings · March 21st, 2007, 10:56 PM

I read this about one of his albums. Don't remember which one - sorry.

He did three takes on the solos for each song. Each one different. He listened to them when he was done and picked the most "funny" one.

chiknpiknfool · March 23rd, 2007, 12:17 AM

He plays a lot of very fast pull-offs,and hammer-on's in combination with the G-Bender. It makes for a very cool vibe. I also wish i could afford one of those hot-rodded Dr. Z amps of his

BrutherBill · March 23rd, 2007, 12:59 AM

I can't say too much about how Brad Paisley plays...he's got a great style.

What I hear is that he is very unpredictable. His phrasing is very unique and not necessarily falling easily within the beat. He's not a afraid of chromatic notes. That being said, it get's neither of us any closer to copping his style.

eddiewagner · March 23rd, 2007, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BrutherBill

IHis phrasing is very unique and not necessarily falling easily within the beat. He's not a afraid of chromatic notes. That being said, it get's neither of us any closer to copping his style.

right said bruther bill.
and he has a really cool tone. its round and edgy at the same time. i have "time well wasted" on heavy rotation in my car. hope that i can pick up some of his style just by absorbing. it just does not happen.

March 18th, 2007, 06:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
eddiewagner Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ROCK!linghausen/germany Age: 50 Posts: 5,104 27 Photos	what the hell is brad paisley doing? hi guys, i really dig the stuff that mr. paisley is cranking out on his guitar. i know he uses a bender. but i have not the slightest clue, what the man is doing. he picks some stuff that sounds bizarre and rocks so well in the same time. what do you think is the number one spice to copy some of his cooking? there must be something special about his trademarks licks that i just can not find out. help is appreciated. eddie __________________ My Drum/Guitar-Duo: www.myspace.com/captaintwangandhisrhythmcat

March 18th, 2007, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
greggorypeccary Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 975 33 Photos	Yeah, and he makes it all look so easy too! __________________ I got the rockin' pneumonia, I need a shot of rhythm and blues! http://www.myspace.com/javablue

March 23rd, 2007, 12:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
BrutherBill Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 36 Posts: 218	I can't say too much about how Brad Paisley plays...he's got a great style. What I hear is that he is very unpredictable. His phrasing is very unique and not necessarily falling easily within the beat. He's not a afraid of chromatic notes. That being said, it get's neither of us any closer to copping his style. __________________ --BB 3 tele's and counting

March 18th, 2007, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kingpin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here Posts: 1,319	About the only "trademark" I can see is the unpredictable nature of his solos. Just when you think you see where he's going with one he stops and turns on a dime, taking it in an entirely different direction with an unexpected note choice or change in rhythm. His ability to keep you guessing is what makes his playing so refreshing.

March 21st, 2007, 10:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
WisconsinStrings Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arcadia, Wisconsin Age: 38 Posts: 1,138	I read this about one of his albums. Don't remember which one - sorry. He did three takes on the solos for each song. Each one different. He listened to them when he was done and picked the most "funny" one.

March 23rd, 2007, 12:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
chiknpiknfool NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland Age: 29 Posts: 3	He plays a lot of very fast pull-offs,and hammer-on's in combination with the G-Bender. It makes for a very cool vibe. I also wish i could afford one of those hot-rodded Dr. Z amps of his

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