I met Mr. Benson in his studio in Hawaii shortly before it opened, and I can tell you that the room contained only Fender amps. He doesn't need the money - Fender is fortunate to have his endorsement.
I just wish Mr. Benson would share his talent with the public more often; George - if you are reading this - please do a tour of jazz clubs and theaters and go back to your roots!
he's only worth a max of $5 million. and that's not liquid. he's remarkably poor when it comes to renown musicians. i'd say he could use the money and it's that and pride why he's doing this.
I used to use a Fender Twin Reverb. They're heavy--about one pound per watt output (80). A good 100-watt output alternative amp is Fender's Tonemaster Twin, less than 40 lbs.
Ive been playing many years I heard Benson before I heard Wes, Pass and others. Even all these years later I'm still amazed at Benson's ability. He seems so genuine and real. He never disrespects other musicians regardless of the talent difference. You can tell he loves the guitar and still have the passion for it after all these years. He's my all time favorite player, the way he phrases, the speed, the creativity it's all there for us to learn from and to admire. What an iconic figure, a true living legend.
Jazz guitar Icon. Bar none. Blew me away when I first heard Breezin' as a kid. And after all these years, GB still inspires me today with his smooth, fluid playing. Great to see him with signature amps now. Well deserved!
I just bought the Twin Reverb TM amp last night. It is an upgrade from my Princeton 60w 12" speaker. All I can say is WOW - it is so loud and clean and no distortion. I can't wait to play with it more tonite! And I got it off Craig's L. for $650 in pristine condition!
Not that it matters, but he did have plastic surgery some years back and got a nose job. If you look at his pics from earlier years before the 1990s, his nose was totally different, which means he probably opted for a face lift at some point, but he does still look great and plays even better still. Great musician that folks don't realize outside of die hard fans of his genre of music. Absolutely amazing talent.
Brother Lpgoog..you're correct..when i met George in Singapore..him & i sang Moody'sMood together and because it was about 3am in the morning we could sing loud with that glorious Hall Reverb working for us and we've been good friends ever since especially his half brother "Sir Dany Evans" who live in France. Also became great friends with his Bassist from Philly (Sir Stanley Banks)
Wow! Thanks for sharing this amazing story! Many of us Benson fans would die to get an autograph let alone sing Moody's Mood with him! LOL Not only is he a master guitarist that all guitarists love, but his singing is also incredible. (Love his rendition of that classic!) Thanks again.
I met George once in 1992 when he toured to Argentina and got his signature; he is a very very humble guy, not to mention his technique. He played 10 times better in live situation than his studio recording CDs that time
God bless you Mr. Benson, the gift you have has been an inspiration to millions upon millions sir.. I have always loved your music, you are still a critical element to my inner ear I play towards Each and every time I play my own guitars. I just purchased a twin reverb tone Master last week, and I know what you are saying about playing your acoustic and expecting it to sound the same when amplified. I want my electric instruments to deliver that same tone of natural beauty that rings warm & true and also full of those natural emotional elements. Stay blessed Mr. Benson, and thank you for your signature series and collaboration with the Fender organizations sir.
"Where's the wheels?" lolol I'm a witness Mr. Benson!! For years, I carried a tube twin reverb around for years in my 20's and those wheels made a HUGE difference!
So funny you should mention. I used to date a girl who held high-end sales positions in a couple well-known men's clothing companies. I was never impressed with how much (more) money (than me) she made; but when she told me she visited George Benson at his house with samples of her company's clothing line, I guess to persuade him to be a celebrity endorser... then I was jealous as all hell. For years I thought how unfair life is that a sales-person who never really appreciated the art get's the opportunity to meet such a great artist.
He definitely is. I've been a customer of a guitar shop in Winston-Salem for years, the B-String on 6th Street. George came into the shop one day before a show that evening and played a Yamaha nylon string guitar for about an hour with just the owner there. He said he was the nicest guy you could imagine and such a talent on guitar. I've been a fan of GB since the 70s, he's right up there with Wes and Joe Pass in my book - just criminally underrated as a jazz guitarist...
I've owned twins for many years , it was the older ones sounded best . amazing how Leo Fender knew from the start that all the things George speaks about makes it such a great amp for guitarists still unrivaled to this day
Man, this guy's all about playing the guitar for what it is, he's used to working with the original sound of his wooden stick with strings, he's modest on his effects to ADD to the sound quality, not to spawn it from a huge pedalboard like a lot of guitarists today, even though I value pedals too much, this video should be shared with todays guitarists to share this different and original way of playing, cause this guy keeps it REALLY simple, which gives me something to think about.
Ahh! Finally someone influential gave fender some insight on reinventing a new fender twin reverb line that's a lot lighter than the standard twin. AWSEOME!!
I learned to play the guitar after I heard "This Masquerade " back in the 70's. I've been following and listening to his music for decades but "C'mon Man" at 4:53 when he claims not to know that he has been playing with a certain "vibrato " type setting had me shaking my head sadly..... On my first $10.00 practice amp to my high-end $600.00 amps I knew every setting and knob from day one.....
Send over the Twin, it's gonna howl all night. That is so true. My '71 Twin has 15,000 stage hours on it. The original cabinet got roaded to pieces. I was lucky to find a cabinet in Corpus Christi for $50 at a music store in 1996, and I'm still using it regularly in the studio. You really can't ask for a better sounding, clean, dependable amp, I really enjoy mine.
I saw GB in Johannesburg South Africa a few years back. He had the most kick-ass band I've ever heard live. It wasn't a Jazz tour, but more a greatest hits show- but they took those songs up several notches. The pianist was incredible (after the show he was selling his CDs). Benson's chord work is unbelievable, his voice superb and guitar playing sublime. The only fly in the ointment was the sound man, who should have been hanged, drawn and quartered. The subs were so loud that I couldn't hear what notes the bassist was playing half the time. Also, a hollow body guitar is prone to feedback, as is the mic in front of the speaker. The rest of the band should have been lowered in volume to allow the guitar to dominate. Those issues aside, what a privilege to see this great performer and his band live.
although I don't have a GB vibe twin, I still like to adjust my amp to his tone settings he has on the vid so I can get a liiiittttlleee closer to it lol
Man that's funny, they're both Aries and they always reminded me of each other in a way, if u see them walking especially. Similar physiques and confident strides, so it's funny you mention them together!
Back in the early 90's I wanted a loud amp. Thought Twin. Got a pro tube Twin in 96. Ahh.. Didn't take long to realize that was a mistake. Can't play it over 2 or people cry. It's so LOUD! Yrs later I got a master volume gadget to plug in the pre in pwr out on the back of the amp. Now I can actually use this amp at like 6 on the volume on the p, drive the tubes a little. But I also picked up a Boogie S O B about the same time as getting the M V knob. The Boogie is just so much more usable daily that it basically retired the Twin. Still got it, it looks brand new still and works perfectly...... for knocking down walls and doors and ignorant people. You know all the good things LOUD volume.
to all that pushed doint like fu** you this is george benson if you never heard him you doint know music george you are the man thanks for all the great music my life would not be the same with out it your #1 fan frank diaz i am glad to see fender woke up and did this amp for you
I am running a Twin and a Tele,,plus a 335 copy ,, both sound wonderful at 2.5 and about 3/4 on the guitars ,,don't need any thing else .tone,mids,bass on 10 , verb on 3 .The only thing I would add is a set of casters .
I know a man in Chicago who saw GB back when he was just starting out in the clubs, playing with Brother Jack McDuff and guys like that. This fellow was sitting only a few feet away from Benson and the band - and he says that it blew him away! Same guy got to see Wes live, too..... some people have all of the luck!
My father introduced me to George Benson in 1980 Give me the Night took me to a whole new level of jazz guitar and singing experience love him better than Prince and Jimmy Hindrex
I met Mr. Benson in his studio in Hawaii shortly before it opened, and I can tell you that the room contained only Fender amps. He doesn't need the money - Fender is fortunate to have his endorsement.
I just wish Mr. Benson would share his talent with the public more often; George - if you are reading this - please do a tour of jazz clubs and theaters and go back to your roots!
he's only worth a max of $5 million. and that's not liquid. he's remarkably poor when it comes to renown musicians. i'd say he could use the money and it's that and pride why he's doing this.
@@carl-ok9gn only 5 million lol. Funny how that's poor from a certain perspective lol
I used to use a Fender Twin Reverb. They're heavy--about one pound per watt output (80). A good 100-watt output alternative amp is Fender's Tonemaster Twin, less than 40 lbs.
What a charismatic gentleman. Humble and grateful, not despite his artistry but because of it. The mark of every master.
Ive been playing many years I heard Benson before I heard Wes, Pass and others. Even all these years later I'm still amazed at Benson's ability. He seems so genuine and real. He never disrespects other musicians regardless of the talent difference. You can tell he loves the guitar and still have the passion for it after all these years. He's my all time favorite player, the way he phrases, the speed, the creativity it's all there for us to learn from and to admire. What an iconic figure, a true living legend.
He's sort of the Eddie Van Halen of the contemporary jazz genre; such a joy to listen to and his amiable persona just makes the music better.
@@recklessrocker1096 Agreed.
I always come back to this video, I wish it was 5 hours long. I could listen to George play and talk all day long
This guy is awesome. Pure class.
What a national treasure. We are blessed to have Mr, Benson.
This man is a living legend... Grateful to hear the man speak
Jazz guitar Icon. Bar none. Blew me away when I first heard Breezin' as a kid. And after all these years, GB still inspires me today with his smooth, fluid playing. Great to see him with signature amps now. Well deserved!
Reverb is not a gimick it's a necessity"
I am with ya George
Ya tru dat.
Amp without reverb means you need a reverb pedal. It's better built in, and a spring tank.
I love hearing him talk!
His voice is so relaxing...
So effortlessly! What a legend!
This video should be an hour long.
you bet
+ALT3REDB3AST Fender, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase!!!! Do this!
Agree.
Could fall asleep with my back against the speaker, with George's voice coming out of it :-)
2 hours long!
I just bought the Twin Reverb TM amp last night. It is an upgrade from my Princeton 60w 12" speaker. All I can say is WOW - it is so loud and clean and no distortion. I can't wait to play with it more tonite! And I got it off Craig's L. for $650 in pristine condition!
George Benson has to be THE youngest 74 year old dude I've ever seen. He looks barely over 40.
OMG he really does look way younger then he is!
Nah he looks 70
Not that it matters, but he did have plastic surgery some years back and got a nose job. If you look at his pics from earlier years before the 1990s, his nose was totally different, which means he probably opted for a face lift at some point, but he does still look great and plays even better still. Great musician that folks don't realize outside of die hard fans of his genre of music. Absolutely amazing talent.
I noticed plastic surgery years ago, I always wondered why he did that. Nose jobs are common among celebrities.
no alcohol, no drugs and i think he is very religious (jehova witness)
A total master and humble to boot!!!!
Brother Lpgoog..you're correct..when i met George in Singapore..him & i sang Moody'sMood together and because it was about 3am in the morning we could sing loud with that glorious Hall Reverb working for us and we've been good friends ever since especially his half brother "Sir Dany Evans" who live in France. Also became great friends with his Bassist from Philly (Sir Stanley Banks)
Wow! Thanks for sharing this amazing story! Many of us Benson fans would die to get an autograph let alone sing Moody's Mood with him! LOL Not only is he a master guitarist that all guitarists love, but his singing is also incredible. (Love his rendition of that classic!) Thanks again.
I could listen to this guy talk all day, as well as sing and play. A Marvellous human being 😎
really enjoy his tone and the passion and love he has and what he does
This is the nicest looking and sounding Fender amp of all times
When George speaks, people listen. Always mesmerizing.
Great little spotlight on George. Loved listening to him play and talk.
that jacket goes all the way to 11
And it can’t be touched
Wow,what a brilliant and highly talented entertainer.George I’s the one jazz player I never tire of listening too
I met George once in 1992 when he toured to Argentina and got his signature; he is a very very humble guy, not to mention his technique. He played 10 times better in live situation than his studio recording CDs that time
God bless you Mr. Benson, the gift you have has been an inspiration to millions upon millions sir.. I have always loved your music, you are still a critical element to my inner ear I play towards Each and every time I play my own guitars. I just purchased a twin reverb tone Master last week, and I know what you are saying about playing your acoustic and expecting it to sound the same when amplified. I want my electric instruments to deliver that same tone of natural beauty that rings warm & true and also full of those natural emotional elements. Stay blessed Mr. Benson, and thank you for your signature series and collaboration with the Fender organizations sir.
What he says at 3:53 should serve as a reminder to all guitarist about going from acoustic to electric. Couldn't have heard a truer statement.
A true gentleman, fantastic musician, playing through the most versatile amp in the world.
Awesome, wish I had one. Mr. Benson is one of the very great guitarists of our time for sure.
I was just thinking of Geo Benson ... wondering where he was ... Love seeing him and especially hearing him ... God Blees G.B.
"Where's the wheels?" lolol I'm a witness Mr. Benson!! For years, I carried a tube twin reverb around for years in my 20's and those wheels made a HUGE difference!
George is a true guitar hero! Just meet him at NAMM. True gentleman as well.
Old George sure can weave stories like his phenomenal playing. undoubtedly one of world's best dressers.
So funny you should mention. I used to date a girl who held high-end sales positions in a couple well-known men's clothing companies. I was never impressed with how much (more) money (than me) she made; but when she told me she visited George Benson at his house with samples of her company's clothing line, I guess to persuade him to be a celebrity endorser... then I was jealous as all hell. For years I thought how unfair life is that a sales-person who never really appreciated the art get's the opportunity to meet such a great artist.
American treasure, this man. As important and influential as any artist.
He definitely is. I've been a customer of a guitar shop in Winston-Salem for years, the B-String on 6th Street. George came into the shop one day before a show that evening and played a Yamaha nylon string guitar for about an hour with just the owner there. He said he was the nicest guy you could imagine and such a talent on guitar. I've been a fan of GB since the 70s, he's right up there with Wes and Joe Pass in my book - just criminally underrated as a jazz guitarist...
I love this guy!!! The world loves GB
This man is a national treasure! Love this man!
Preach, Mr Benson!!! Preach! ❤️
It is such a pleasure to watch this.
Love listening to this man market his products.
"Spill something on it, you'l never know..."
GB was the first person I ever saw/heard play guitar and thought: that's amazing, and I want to play guitar.
Finally a worthwhile interviewee by Fender!
When George exclaims how beautiful his licks are after he plays them for you,you can't help but agree .
A lot of these videos are crap but this is a delight. Amazing. I bet they had fun.
How beautiful
I've owned twins for many years , it was the older ones sounded best . amazing how Leo Fender knew from the start that all the things George speaks about makes it such a great amp for guitarists still unrivaled to this day
Love to hear a legend & a National treasure give his take on the Holy Grail of amps.
Wow 5:00 vibrato!! I thought it was lush! Breezed had that grit too
Man, this guy's all about playing the guitar for what it is, he's used to working with the original sound of his wooden stick with strings, he's modest on his effects to ADD to the sound quality, not to spawn it from a huge pedalboard like a lot of guitarists today, even though I value pedals too much, this video should be shared with todays guitarists to share this different and original way of playing, cause this guy keeps it REALLY simple, which gives me something to think about.
Ahh! Finally someone influential gave fender some insight on reinventing a new fender twin reverb line that's a lot lighter than the standard twin. AWSEOME!!
I learned to play the guitar after I heard "This Masquerade " back in the 70's. I've been following and listening to his music for decades but "C'mon Man" at 4:53 when he claims not to know that he has been playing with a certain "vibrato " type setting had me shaking my head sadly..... On my first $10.00 practice amp to my high-end $600.00 amps I knew every setting and knob from day one.....
al black ... LMAO... OMG you're so fast it's not funny...Ow well , it's all marketing strategy of course
Really good...nice to listen this story
wow he is so down to earth!
Two Greats, George Benson and theTwin !!!
Absolutely Fantastic!!!
Best at this kind of thing. In a league of his own no question.
Send over the Twin, it's gonna howl all night. That is so true. My '71 Twin has 15,000 stage hours on it. The original cabinet got roaded to pieces. I was lucky to find a cabinet in Corpus Christi for $50 at a music store in 1996, and I'm still using it regularly in the studio. You really can't ask for a better sounding, clean, dependable amp, I really enjoy mine.
Thank You George for Preserving The Real Blues So Stone Cold but Smooth Blues. 🕶
Hear, hear !!! It's brilliant ! But we really need MORE !!!!
Nice stuff. I use to own a old twin reverb back in the 70's and yes they were heavy.
Talk about a class act. I'm not a big jazz fan but I am a George Benson fan.
Gotta love George Benson!
I saw GB in Johannesburg South Africa a few years back. He had the most kick-ass band I've ever heard live. It wasn't a Jazz tour, but more a greatest hits show- but they took those songs up several notches. The pianist was incredible (after the show he was selling his CDs). Benson's chord work is unbelievable, his voice superb and guitar playing sublime. The only fly in the ointment was the sound man, who should have been hanged, drawn and quartered. The subs were so loud that I couldn't hear what notes the bassist was playing half the time. Also, a hollow body guitar is prone to feedback, as is the mic in front of the speaker. The rest of the band should have been lowered in volume to allow the guitar to dominate. Those issues aside, what a privilege to see this great performer and his band live.
Eloquent unassuming genius. I could have listened all day.
dude the action on his guitar... I can't even.
everybodyhasmine * I NOTICED that too, I was like whoa ! He's gotta heave some strong fingers or light guage strings.
everybodyhasmine So you’re saying the strings action is LOW on his guitar?
He plays 14-58 thomstik flats if im correct
Correct.
Freddie Green action
Mr Benson is a loveable human being.
although I don't have a GB vibe twin, I still like to adjust my amp to his tone settings he has on the vid so I can get a liiiittttlleee closer to it lol
Play with thomastik innfeld strings, swing 12. Treble lower...bass lower, middle up....
What a down to earth guy. I'd listen to a record of him just telling his stories.
such a humble person.
Like all the great ones !
Like all the great ones !
I can listen to this man talk for hours
i´d love to listen to this guy and william shatner chatting for an evening.
Man that's funny, they're both Aries and they always reminded me of each other in a way, if u see them walking especially. Similar physiques and confident strides, so it's funny you mention them together!
+Riquespeaks Hop I just did, because they also remind me of each other, the way the look, talk, etc....i guess we´re onto something.
+Modestoney Classic ... William is into scat (of the poo kind... William Shat on her) and George is into scat of the vocal/instrument kind! Scat Cats!
Legend, great player!
Back in the early 90's I wanted a loud amp. Thought Twin. Got a pro tube Twin in 96. Ahh.. Didn't take long to realize that was a mistake. Can't play it over 2 or people cry. It's so LOUD! Yrs later I got a master volume gadget to plug in the pre in pwr out on the back of the amp. Now I can actually use this amp at like 6 on the volume on the p, drive the tubes a little. But I also picked up a Boogie S O B about the same time as getting the M V knob. The Boogie is just so much more usable daily that it basically retired the Twin. Still got it, it looks brand new still and works perfectly...... for knocking down walls and doors and ignorant people. You know all the good things LOUD volume.
The King is BACK!
Great playing George
Man just oozes class.
Seems like a really nice guy. Funny, smart and talented.
Such a legend!!!!!!
I could listen to him talk for hours.
I heard that vibrato years ago I always thought you did that on purpose. I tried to re-create that sound even to this day.
Such a nice guy, great player..
This dude is a legend.
the Master speaks.....Thanks George
to all that pushed doint like fu** you this is george benson if you never heard him you doint know music george you are the man thanks for all the great music my life would not be the same with out it your #1 fan frank diaz i am glad to see fender woke up and did this amp for you
Now that's fender clean
George is EPIC
I am George Benson's #1. The Give Me The Night album is one of my favorites!
Blue Benson - one of my favs, with Billie's Bounce
Thanks GB....and Fender. When will you come to Korea for a gig? Need your civilizing tones here. Jazz could help with reunification. Cheers.
He looks great
Wish I could afford one ☝️, Breezing song back in the day was superbly cool jam’n ..
I am sold
SOUNDS GOOD
Ugh I JUST bought his Hot Rod instead of getting the regular twin because I had no idea this was coming out!!!🙃
Love the Scotch taped F holes...Genius
GB..number one in my book…Pittsburgh’s finest
I am running a Twin and a Tele,,plus a 335 copy ,, both sound wonderful at 2.5 and about 3/4 on the guitars ,,don't need any thing else .tone,mids,bass on 10 , verb on 3 .The only thing I would add is a set of casters .
The GB Hot Rod Deluxe has a cool grey tweed. Looks like this has only a solid black.
Man, if only he would still do that old-school jazz stuff on stage today. Too bad it's only the On Broadway and Give me the night stuff...
Joshua Snell he has to pay to keep the lights on...
I know a man in Chicago who saw GB back when he was just starting out in the clubs, playing with Brother Jack McDuff and guys like that. This fellow was sitting only a few feet away from Benson and the band - and he says that it blew him away! Same guy got to see Wes live, too..... some people have all of the luck!
Joshua Snell agreed. But, those are two great songs.
My father introduced me to George Benson in 1980 Give me the Night took me to a whole new level of jazz guitar and singing experience love him better than Prince and Jimmy Hindrex
I do love me some Blue in Green.
Love this, Mr. Benson simply incredible
He is a genius and you get the real thing from him
Gabor Szabo, Bobby Womack, and George Benson the best ears ever.
I think the speakers are Jensen Tornado Stealth 100w. New gen neo magnets, 2 inch voice coils (versus 1.75" usual in Celestion).