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01/09/2011
Jeff Beck talks guitars – showing some of his collection and telling some really interesting stories on the way. About the fate of his legendary Fender Esquire he played so much with the Yardbirds, and the many other vintage (and newer) guitars he still has.
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Jeff’s guitar tech Steve Prior gives an in depth interview about Jeff’s guitars and beyond. Stay TUNED for more.
Jeff shows off some of his favourite guitars: his Gibson L5, 1954 Stratocaster, 1954 Telecaster, Gretch Rancher and a Maccaferri given to him by Led Zeppelins Jimmy Page. Jeff Beck clearly has great affection for his guitars, and talks about the other players that influenced his sound – mostly rock and roll guitarists like Cliff Gallup and Scotty Moore, but also the likes of Django Reinhardt.
And he treats us to a few choice licks in a different style for each guitar – even when not plugged in the tonal differences are really apparent. From twanging teles to soulful strats – check this clip out!
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Jeff’s guitar tech Steve Prior gives an in depth interview about Jeff’s guitars and beyond. A lot more interesting stories for all us gear heads. Steve talks pickups, strings and broken bodies!
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September 1st, 2011 at 4:27 am
They ran those fingerprints from Jeff’s stolen Esquire and they found a match – the prints belonged to one Jimmy Page!!
September 1st, 2011 at 4:34 am
I wanted to see the oxblood Les Paul.
September 1st, 2011 at 5:21 am
@Porly62 I guess you can’t read or you’re too busy being rude,BUT I said a friend of mine is woodies guitar tech and I Have done my research or he’s a liar and I doubt it
September 1st, 2011 at 5:48 am
@MrMeddled totaly
September 1st, 2011 at 5:59 am
@yellowdeuce Not true, he has merely three thousand guitars. Do some research, will ya?
September 1st, 2011 at 6:37 am
All those guys from the 60′s n 70′s are such great players;….Even just messing around. Saw a clip of David Gilmore on some river boat just randomly jamming around some scales and was blown out by it.
September 1st, 2011 at 7:10 am
@davidphilipsmusic …er…it was early in the day when they shot this doco
September 1st, 2011 at 7:57 am
he needs fishermen’s friends…has a frog in his mouth
September 1st, 2011 at 8:33 am
Rare footage of Jeff Beck playing Acoustic.
Fuck yes.
September 1st, 2011 at 8:37 am
what an amzing collection. mans a legend to boot.
September 1st, 2011 at 9:25 am
great clip thanks
September 1st, 2011 at 9:32 am
I just adore Jeff. Love his playing.
September 1st, 2011 at 9:54 am
Even Jeff screwing off in the attic makes me want to hack my fingers off……..
September 1st, 2011 at 10:34 am
@yellowdeuce
talent helps
music is not religion
the most dedicated do not always get to heaven
September 1st, 2011 at 11:20 am
@PENTADACTYLON Great but Keiths got over 20 thousand ,yes 20 thousand guitars……And thats a fact,a friend of mine is Ron Woods guitar tech and said those guys have EVERY guitar they ever played…all documented as to where they came from and all that stuff…Amazing!
September 1st, 2011 at 11:45 am
@NintendoSinceBirth1 Seymore D.
September 1st, 2011 at 11:54 am
@davey4557 Your left nut’s not gonna cut it ,you gotta practice man…you also gotta want it BAD!!!
September 1st, 2011 at 12:29 pm
he seemed so sad talking about his esquire
September 1st, 2011 at 12:50 pm
@davey4557 Exactly what Lance thoughtwhen he said he wanted to be the greatest bycicle rider.
September 1st, 2011 at 1:15 pm
the creamy gibson is beautiful.
September 1st, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Spotted 2 Jacksons
September 1st, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Where is his 50s Les Paul with wraparound tailpiece and 90′s
September 1st, 2011 at 3:02 pm
i’d give my left nut to play like that @ 4:10
September 1st, 2011 at 3:19 pm
I have the tele custom that has seymour d p90´s and it´s true. The combination of HH or P90´s in a tele body is a match made in heaven. It became my fav guitar in one week and I have and lp std and lp 56, 2 strats, a jag and a tele std…
September 1st, 2011 at 3:25 pm
hahah an L5! come on Jeff! It’s a 175 fella.. wake up!
September 1st, 2011 at 4:24 pm
So basically Jeff Beck doen’t play Jeff Beck Signature Strats… good to know.
September 1st, 2011 at 4:53 pm
@PageandPlant4Life yup, among many others.
September 1st, 2011 at 5:19 pm
@TUUK2006 He looks like him too a little! Only with black hair!
September 1st, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Id love to hear more about that les paul he used with Jimmy Page during their Yardbirds time. It has a black pickguard.
September 1st, 2011 at 6:04 pm
He didn’t mention the neck thickness on the current strat…
September 1st, 2011 at 6:50 pm
@TheMusicDude1997 haha i thought it was till i turned up my speakers and heard whingeing
September 1st, 2011 at 6:52 pm
That’s a very expensive “Recording The Beatles” book on the shelf behind him.
September 1st, 2011 at 7:02 pm
HE LOOKS LIKE VINNI COLAIUTA =)
September 1st, 2011 at 7:54 pm
I think Jeff Beck is more like Nigel Tuffnal than I thought.
September 1st, 2011 at 8:34 pm
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September 1st, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Isn’t the other guy Pete Townshends guitar tech?
September 1st, 2011 at 9:52 pm
talked to this dude backstage at the rock hall induction ceremony this year. helped him setup tal w’s cabinet
September 1st, 2011 at 10:49 pm
This is really cool…!
September 1st, 2011 at 11:20 pm
Best vid ever!!!!!!! Thank you so much for this insight into Jeffs gear!!!
September 2nd, 2011 at 12:13 am
I always wondered what had happened to that actual “Seafoam” green Strat rather than the Surf Green one he ended up using later. I also think it’s great that he uses a basswood body (like the MIJ reissues) and actually can’t stand the Fender Custom Shop guitars that were made for him. Interesting.
September 2nd, 2011 at 12:19 am
I’m learning sooo much!!! great vid!!!
September 2nd, 2011 at 1:18 am
awesome vid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2011 at 1:58 am
Thanks for posting! I have one one of these lovely geetars:)
September 2nd, 2011 at 2:27 am
Interesting stuff mate, thanx!!!
September 2nd, 2011 at 2:35 am
awesome – man, he has his work cut out, being Jeff Beck’s guitar tech