Get that Classic Fender Sound (Jim Weider)

Dave Yeats · November 20th, 2003, 11:19 AM

I think I've talked about this video before, but I wanted to talk about it again because the new DVD version just went to the top of my Christmas wish list.

If you've never heard of this, it's just Jim sitting around playing a bunch of cool vintage Fender guitars and amps (starting with a '52 tele through a Tweed Super, I think) and playing the licks of the people who made them famous. He plays Buchanan on a Blackguard tele, Burton on a 60s Pink Paisley, etc, etc. (There are some Strats on there, but who really cares about those?)

Very cool video that I thought would look good at the top of some of your Christmas lists, too.

(For some reason, Santa never brings me a clean, all-original Broadcaster. Maybe I haven't been good all these years.)

Mik · November 20th, 2003, 11:34 AM

As well as an entertaining show n tell video of Fender gear it is also a great guitar instruction video.

Mik

Geo · November 20th, 2003, 11:38 AM

I have and like that video quite a bit.
I'll have to get it out and watch and listen
to it again. Might check into the DVD also.

TDPRI · November 20th, 2003, 11:40 AM

Plus Jim is a TDPer of long standing. If you buy the DVD from http://www.CDfreedom.com you get an autographed copy. Like this:

Dave Yeats · November 20th, 2003, 11:48 AM

I wish he was standing in front of the Strats so we could see those Teles better!

:)

Brass Saddles · November 20th, 2003, 01:53 PM

I love Jim Weider and his classic Fender Sound Video. When I first saw that video it sent me over the top for a black guard TELE. I quote" If you don't have a Telecaster and a tooth brush your in trouble". Truer words never spoken. After that video I bought my first Tele a 52 re-issue (still have it) and then I bought a 58, 54, etc etc. Cool guy and cool new DVD.

Thanks
Brass Saddles
Boston,MA.

Zac · November 20th, 2003, 04:51 PM

What a great video. Its hard to believe that it came out over 10 years ago. I bought it when it first came out, and proceded to wear it out. I watched it again about a year ago. What a great player, what great tone. Zac

Mickey · November 20th, 2003, 05:22 PM

What level would you say the video, in terms of teaching?

Does it just demonstrate a lot of licks, or is it careful to show how to do every pop and snarl and twang?

jwb · November 21st, 2003, 10:02 PM

thanks Zac, i 'am glad you enjoyed the video , i had a good time making it I was in Tone Heaven ! the new Dvd version looks clear and sounds good , keep pickin , all my best , Jim Weider :)

Mike Aufrichtig · November 22nd, 2003, 06:26 AM

Quote:

What level would you say the video, in terms of teaching?

Does it just demonstrate a lot of licks, or is it careful to show how to do every pop and snarl and twang?

Mickey, the video is terrific in getting into the details of playing style - Jim spends time going through "whistlers", various rhythm styles, and explains all of it so its easily understood. I think you'd get a lot out of it - I know I have. And an incredible amount of vintage equipment to drool over too!

Mickey · November 22nd, 2003, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Aufrichtig

Mickey, the video is terrific in getting into the details of playing style - Jim spends time going through "whistlers", various rhythm styles, and explains all of it so its easily understood. I think you'd get a lot out of it - I know I have. And an incredible amount of vintage equipment to drool over too!

Alright, that settles it, I'm in. I just hope it doesn't give me too much G.A.S.

Impala · November 22nd, 2003, 09:40 PM

always enjoy it. I really like the part in which he's showing techniques by Roy Buchanan and says: "he also did $**t like..." and goes "oops"...I love the look on his face......very funny.

TeleTubby · November 22nd, 2003, 11:17 PM

I've been thinking about grabbing some of the CDs in the past and thanks to Paul's link, just got the 2 CDs and the DVD. So, thanks to Dave for the post, Paul for the link, and Jim for the material and for hanging out with us- gosh dern, this is a great place!

RickC · November 24th, 2003, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey

Alright, that settles it, I'm in. I just hope it doesn't give me too much G.A.S.

Ha! This video should come with a warning label:

DANGER: CAUSES EXTREME GAS!

robmish · November 26th, 2003, 09:53 PM

Just ordered it. You guys are good salesmen :P

Thanks for the lead. I live in Québec Canada and I didn't know M. Weider. Can't wait to watch this DVD.

Ed N. · November 27th, 2003, 10:07 AM

INCREDIBLY GAS inducing 90 minutes! 8)

Good stuff from a young guy Weider. I've got his other vids (country blues) which are JUST as worthwhile but a little more laid back.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!!

TomK · November 27th, 2003, 11:40 AM

I've been saying to my wife for the last two years: "I really wish this was on DVD so I could quit worrying about wearing it out." (I tell her because she cares, she really, really cares...)

I just wish there was even more tab in the booklet that comes with it. What are those nifty western chords he's doing on the black guard Tele???

Shnook · November 27th, 2003, 02:51 PM

OK, I've got my credit card in hand and I can't get the link to work. Typed in a couple times too. Did a search for CD Freedom and got some links, but they won't work either. :( So I checked over at CDUniverse, my favorite online CD/DVD store, and they have it for $20.89. What's the price at CD Freedom provided I ever get the link to work? This sounds like something I should own and something that's gonna get me in BIG trouble as far as G.A.S. is concerned.

Matt Hesley · November 27th, 2003, 08:10 PM

I just tried the CD Freedom link too, and it doesn't work here either. Could be temporary. Think I'll try it again tomorrow.

Matt

robmish · November 27th, 2003, 10:12 PM

I ordered mine wednesday and I had to send an e-mail to confirm the order. I had trouble putting it through. They answered me and gave me a confirmation number. There was also another domain name wich is:

www.artistdevelopment.com

Maybe you can try there for informations?

Shnook · November 28th, 2003, 04:39 AM

Well is CD Freedom cheaper than $20.89? I searched for the DVD at a few other places and the second cheapest I found it was at Amazon for $24.99. I went ahead and ordered it from CD Universe for $20.89. They've got great prices and quick shipping.

robmish · November 28th, 2003, 09:47 PM

No, I paid more than that. I think it's around $29.99 or around that. Can't remember. Sorry I didn't know about your link :(
Still waiting.
CDfreedom link still don't work

Well...as long as I receive it!

Rob

Joel Terry · November 29th, 2003, 01:12 AM

Jim is really St. Peter, and he's playing all of those vintage, mint, candy-colored Fenders through those cool old tweeds, brown/white tolexers, and blackfaces...just to show what awaits us beyond the Pearly Gates? On DVD?

Praise the Lord and pass the Pro Amp...now, then--where's my check card?

Joel :P

robmish · December 2nd, 2003, 11:02 PM

The DVD is coming!!! Everything's confirm and I even received a message from M. Weider himself to thank me for the order

What about that :D

Now I'm counting the days!!!

Rob

DAK · December 6th, 2003, 09:39 AM

... in Santa Monica. Only had a chance to look at the James Burton style segment. It's great! Instructive and entertaining at the same time. Can't wait to watch the rest of the DVD. In fact, think I'll sign off here and go do just that.

Shnook · December 6th, 2003, 12:27 PM

I just wanted to thank everyone who posted about this DVD. I didn't know it was out until I read about it here. I ordered it Thursday, it shipped Monday, and it's been in my DVD Player since Wed! I'd never seen the video so the DVD is a real treat, especially thru my home theater system. Talk about having some vintage G.A.S.! I want one of everything!!! Killer playing too. I LOVE this DVD!!! :D

November 20th, 2003, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dave Yeats Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 760 50 Photos	Get that Classic Fender Sound (Jim Weider) I think I've talked about this video before, but I wanted to talk about it again because the new DVD version just went to the top of my Christmas wish list. If you've never heard of this, it's just Jim sitting around playing a bunch of cool vintage Fender guitars and amps (starting with a '52 tele through a Tweed Super, I think) and playing the licks of the people who made them famous. He plays Buchanan on a Blackguard tele, Burton on a 60s Pink Paisley, etc, etc. (There are some Strats on there, but who really cares about those?) Very cool video that I thought would look good at the top of some of your Christmas lists, too. (For some reason, Santa never brings me a clean, all-original Broadcaster. Maybe I haven't been good all these years.)

November 20th, 2003, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mik Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,416	As well as an entertaining show n tell video of Fender gear it is also a great guitar instruction video. Mik __________________ a "motor-bike with a touch of blood in it is better than all the riding animals on earth, because of its logical extension of our faculties, and the hint, the provocations, to excess."-T.E. Lawrence

November 20th, 2003, 11:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 5,399 36 Photos	Plus Plus Jim is a TDPer of long standing. If you buy the DVD from http://www.CDfreedom.com you get an autographed copy. Like this:

November 20th, 2003, 11:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dave Yeats Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 760 50 Photos	Nice pic I wish he was standing in front of the Strats so we could see those Teles better! :)

November 20th, 2003, 01:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brass Saddles Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 426	Without a toothbrush and a TELE your in trouble I love Jim Weider and his classic Fender Sound Video. When I first saw that video it sent me over the top for a black guard TELE. I quote" If you don't have a Telecaster and a tooth brush your in trouble". Truer words never spoken. After that video I bought my first Tele a 52 re-issue (still have it) and then I bought a 58, 54, etc etc. Cool guy and cool new DVD. Thanks Brass Saddles Boston,MA.

November 20th, 2003, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Geo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hendersonville, TN Age: 59 Posts: 2,445 15 Photos	I have and like that video quite a bit. I'll have to get it out and watch and listen to it again. Might check into the DVD also.

November 20th, 2003, 04:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zac Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TN Posts: 132	Highly Recommended What a great video. Its hard to believe that it came out over 10 years ago. I bought it when it first came out, and proceded to wear it out. I watched it again about a year ago. What a great player, what great tone. Zac

November 20th, 2003, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mickey Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: L.A., CA Posts: 921	what level? What level would you say the video, in terms of teaching? Does it just demonstrate a lot of licks, or is it careful to show how to do every pop and snarl and twang?

November 21st, 2003, 10:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
jwb NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4	Re: Highly Recommended thanks Zac, i 'am glad you enjoyed the video , i had a good time making it I was in Tone Heaven ! the new Dvd version looks clear and sounds good , keep pickin , all my best , Jim Weider :)

November 22nd, 2003, 09:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Impala Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA Posts: 253	I've had it since it first came out...... always enjoy it. I really like the part in which he's showing techniques by Roy Buchanan and says: "he also did $**t like..." and goes "oops"...I love the look on his face......very funny.

November 22nd, 2003, 11:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
TeleTubby Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 451	I've been thinking about grabbing some of the CDs in the past and thanks to Paul's link, just got the 2 CDs and the DVD. So, thanks to Dave for the post, Paul for the link, and Jim for the material and for hanging out with us- gosh dern, this is a great place! __________________ "Bless my cotton socks, I'm in the news..." Saint Julian, circa 1980.

November 26th, 2003, 09:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
robmish TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Laval, Canada Posts: 18	Re: Get that Classic Fender Sound (Jim Weider) Just ordered it. You guys are good salesmen :P Thanks for the lead. I live in Québec Canada and I didn't know M. Weider. Can't wait to watch this DVD.

November 27th, 2003, 10:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
Ed N. TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 95	Burp.............. INCREDIBLY GAS inducing 90 minutes! 8) Good stuff from a young guy Weider. I've got his other vids (country blues) which are JUST as worthwhile but a little more laid back. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!!

November 27th, 2003, 11:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
TomK Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 449	Finally on DVD! I've been saying to my wife for the last two years: "I really wish this was on DVD so I could quit worrying about wearing it out." (I tell her because she cares, she really, really cares...) I just wish there was even more tab in the booklet that comes with it. What are those nifty western chords he's doing on the black guard Tele???

November 27th, 2003, 02:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
Shnook Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 389	OK, I've got my credit card in hand and I can't get the link to work. Typed in a couple times too. Did a search for CD Freedom and got some links, but they won't work either. :( So I checked over at CDUniverse, my favorite online CD/DVD store, and they have it for $20.89. What's the price at CD Freedom provided I ever get the link to work? This sounds like something I should own and something that's gonna get me in BIG trouble as far as G.A.S. is concerned.

November 27th, 2003, 08:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
Matt Hesley Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 191	I just tried the CD Freedom link too, and it doesn't work here either. Could be temporary. Think I'll try it again tomorrow. Matt

November 27th, 2003, 10:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
robmish TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Laval, Canada Posts: 18	Jim Weider I ordered mine wednesday and I had to send an e-mail to confirm the order. I had trouble putting it through. They answered me and gave me a confirmation number. There was also another domain name wich is: www.artistdevelopment.com Maybe you can try there for informations?

November 28th, 2003, 04:39 AM	#21 (permalink)
Shnook Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 389	Well is CD Freedom cheaper than $20.89? I searched for the DVD at a few other places and the second cheapest I found it was at Amazon for $24.99. I went ahead and ordered it from CD Universe for $20.89. They've got great prices and quick shipping.

November 28th, 2003, 09:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
robmish TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Laval, Canada Posts: 18	No, I paid more than that. I think it's around $29.99 or around that. Can't remember. Sorry I didn't know about your link :( Still waiting. CDfreedom link still don't work Well...as long as I receive it! Rob

November 29th, 2003, 01:12 AM	#23 (permalink)
Joel Terry Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Old Hickory (Nashville), Tennessee, USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,405 17 Photos	So, let me get this straight... Jim is really St. Peter, and he's playing all of those vintage, mint, candy-colored Fenders through those cool old tweeds, brown/white tolexers, and blackfaces...just to show what awaits us beyond the Pearly Gates? On DVD? Praise the Lord and pass the Pro Amp...now, then--where's my check card? Joel :P __________________ Jesus saves--and He passes the savings on to YOU! ASPCA "Well...."

December 2nd, 2003, 11:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
robmish TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Laval, Canada Posts: 18	It's coming The DVD is coming!!! Everything's confirm and I even received a message from M. Weider himself to thank me for the order What about that :D Now I'm counting the days!!! Rob

December 6th, 2003, 09:39 AM	#25 (permalink)
DAK Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 525	Picked it up at McCabe's... ... in Santa Monica. Only had a chance to look at the James Burton style segment. It's great! Instructive and entertaining at the same time. Can't wait to watch the rest of the DVD. In fact, think I'll sign off here and go do just that. __________________ DAK

December 6th, 2003, 12:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
Shnook Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 389	I just wanted to thank everyone who posted about this DVD. I didn't know it was out until I read about it here. I ordered it Thursday, it shipped Monday, and it's been in my DVD Player since Wed! I'd never seen the video so the DVD is a real treat, especially thru my home theater system. Talk about having some vintage G.A.S.! I want one of everything!!! Killer playing too. I LOVE this DVD!!! :D

December 7th, 2003, 03:46 AM	#27 (permalink)
alexbatonrouge TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bremen - Germany Posts: 76	Ordering the DVD