I saw Frank Marino at Cal jam in 1978, I was 17 years old and trying to play guitar like Ted Nugent, who incidentally was at the same two day concert. and then as we were leaving early at the end of the Concert, we heard the opening riff of jonny b Goode, and came back in to the Concert, and I swear to god, to this day, i have never heard a more intense rythmatic, masterful genius, and with the stamina he has by working his hands, to make such Incredible sounds, and songs. I especially liked the jazzy blues riffs In, I'm a king bee. Does anybody know of an Urban legend of Frank Marino, ripping Ted Nugent in a guitar off? Heard that years ago, 40 to be exact..I have been playing guitar for 43 years and have taught my son and grandsons, because of Inspiration I have for his talent. Much thanks frank, in the 70s we barely had wall phones, no computers, and no way to tell people like these artists, that we deeply enjoy them...
Frank is 1 of the best guitarists out there to me! So many styles within his grasp. Blues Rock & Jazz. See him in concert if possible. You will be blown away...!!!
WELL SAID BROTHER ! HAVE SEEN HIM IN THE 70S AND WOW!!!!! MIND BLOWING, JUST LIKE MY MIND WAS AT THE SHOW!!! JUST FUKN FANTASTIC!! BACK THEN HIM AND MICHAEL SCHENKER WERE IT FOR ME!!
To everyone who knows and understands music. It's not all about radio play other you musicians know how badass is. True fans of the guitar know how good he is so underrated worldwide
Absolutely epic. I think a lot of guitarists should take note of the phrasing techniques of Mr. Marinos playing. He was quintessential in the early 70's and is STILL relevant today.
I've been a fan of Frank's since around 1976. He's an even better guitar player now than he was in the 70s! Hand down, one of my favorite guitarists of all time. My wife is getting me the Agora Theater DVD and book set for my Christmas gift! The man has no boundaries with his music and that's why I love it. Pure genius. I'll never forget hearing the song "Strange Universe" as a kid of 12, it blew my mind and the melody has been embedded in my mind and soul forever. Thank you Frank!
An amazing guitar player, fast as they come but with a load of soul and feeling. He was ahead of his time with his tone in the 70's. His sound is what we all strive for. That's the Power of Rock and Roll Frank!
Max Rico I think he's in the top 5 best rock guitarists of all time. He will never get the credit because he was never a sellout like most were/are. All his albums simply rock hard with great guitar times
I have been a huge fan of Frank Marino most of my adult life . Thankful I saw Mahogany Rush in Lubbock TX with Black Sabbath and Nazareth Around 1980 - 81 AMAZING live performance !
Have loved your playing since my high school days in the mid to late 70's. Turned many people onto your sound for years and they were blown away... Keep rocking Frank...
Turned on to Frank in 1978 as a young lad Finally had the pleasure of experienceing his genius live House Of Blues Chicago 2002 A monumental night for Tripper and me You are , without a doubt, one of THE BEST , out there ! Please keep rocking our universe Mr Marino
WOW! Thank You Frank for not only demoing these pedals and showing the proper applications, but for all the Awesome, Inspirational Music and for being a Living, Iconic Guitar Hero!!! Keep On Making Music to brighten the world up!
Frank Marino has always been such an inspiration to listen to. Back in my 'rock'n'roll' period of playing he and Eddie Van Halen were like gods to me. :D
Frank Marino I MISS YOU!!! WTF happened to rock and roll? I learned your riffs as fast as i could get the albums especially the live stuff. Had to slow the riffs to 33 1/3 just to get the moves! I thought you was a robot for a while! TOUR PLEASE! You are what the world needs! Frankie YAY!!!
Don't get me wrong!! I love all the new Rock/Metal/Blues stuff out there! Amazing bands around the world. But Frank Is something else THIS IS MUSIC !!!! ;) Rock On Frank.
AWESOME!!! FRANK KILLS IT AT 7:13! Reminds me of one of my all time favorite guitar solos on Ditch Queen. Way ahead of his time and still just fantastic!. These new guys can't hold a candle to Franks command of the sextuplets and his searing hot molten iron ripping. Right On Frank!!!
F'n A bro .. if this is the real Marino channel.. Hope he reads comments cause your legacy will always chew every guitarist from past, present and future to smithereens :) One day they may wake up until and realize your greatness but I doubt they'll ever be able float their minds that high. Your timing and rhythm and kick ass spirit is to be worshiped. Only you and HendriX ever took me to that place. A huge thanks, cat!
Caught Frank's shows in the DC area at Cap Centre, Wax Museum and JAXX. Always top notch vocals and guitar. His speaking voice doesn't give away what he can do vocally. His soloing during "Back Door Man" is to die for. He truly left the era of Rock, Blues, and Psychedelia music a better place than he found it.
frank i love you man, you are the best of the best.i have never ever heard a guitarist that can solo for 20 mnutes on one single song. so happy to see frank still doin' it.
Frank Marino, one of the greatest guitarists I have ever heard. Not just in rock, but I'd put him up against many more regardless of music styles. He has actually improved even over the past, why? He certainly didn't need to. But if you stop growing, you die. I know, after 46 years of being a musician, I'm never satisfied with my own performance, it always needs improving.
Frank is my god, I can't understand how he's not more valued as a guitarist. He must be the most underrated of all time in the rock/blues/jazz genre, particularly among musicians like SRV and Hendrix.
WOW THANK GOD FOR THIS MAN. TRULY AN AMAZING PLAYER!! UP THEIR WITH ALL THE GREATS, NO QUESTION ABOUT IT!! AM I RIGHT FELLAS ??? KEEP GOIN FRANK AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THE AMAZIN GUITAR WORK!!
Hey Frank, grew up listening to your music. Thanks man ... Also recently played with your brother Vince, here in Vancouver during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics (street busking) and he is also a very talented guitarist! Peace ...
Frank you were once inspired and you've never stop doing it, one day they will pay you a tribute for all that brilliant guitar work legacy that you have contribute
He shreads pentatonic scales out of his mind. And all the modes and Hungarian minor. Badass dude and a super nice guy a close friend of mine met him back stage he said he was the most gracious musician he ever met.
a) I never knew I needed one, but I have never before wanted an SG with single coils so bad in my life.. b) man, Frank is even better (and chill) than I remembered, and that's really saying something, saw him all the time in the 70's in St. Louis and was consistently blown away and c) I haven't had this much fun reading youtube comments in a while, I think I may have just found 'my people', lol - brilliant!
Great sounding pedal , and a superb demo by a true musical Legend ...Sir Frank Marino ! Now THATS how a demo is done right. Thank you kindly , Frank .... that's some seriously useable tone from that unit. Your tone and playing is always at the top of the heap bro !
As much as technology may be a bane at times, I am thankful I can actually watch a video of one of my respected influences demonstrating gear instead of just reading about it in some magazine. Dig the pig pedals! Tone reminds me of being rather plexi-ish and beyond. As always Mr. Marino - inspiring! Thanks!
The "Formula Sound" desk from Strawberry Studios in Stockport, UK. I have it's sister console. Both are populated with Helios mic pre/eqs. Great sounding stuff. Both Desks in Canada!
Thanks for the memories. Just listened to Strange Universe on headphones and decided to see what was on YT. Wish he had done more pro-shot vids back then. Dear music...
Long time no see lol. I was that kid you didn't notice way back when you had just bought your first mixing board. I was one of the guys with your brother Norman at your dad's place. Your dad was so proud of it and you. I just subscribed to your channel .. I still am haunted by your solo in Buddy :)
First heard Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush in 1976...Jonny B Good live. California Jan 2 I believe. Saw them every time they came to the Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY. I have to say the man is amazing to say the least. Amazing technique. Still have the albums. FM& MR live...in my top5!
I stumbled onto this compressor about a year ago (the original one). I don't use the grit control. But the blend knob & treble control really set this compressor apart. Blending a bit of my original signal back in brings back the low end, the treble control brings back the treble other compressors squeeze out. Endless sustain ala Frank Marino or Carlos Santana. Very cool compressor that has a small footprint.
Frank, thanks for showing us your insight on equipment. I'd love to hear your thoughts on delays and modifiers. By the way, when I was 18 and a learning to play back in '78, I was such a big fan of your playing I bought my first guitar: a '68 SG Std for $650. Still have it and it's the best investment in equipment I've ever made.
We need a Frank Marino signature SG.
Absolutely!
YES!!!! i would buy one. Any idea what single coil pickups he uses in that SG?
stbreal it's a SG Melody Maker but super modded with single size p90's
I agree!
Gibson probably doesn't want to go Fender on one of it's most iconic models
Frank is the Best !!!!!!!!! never enough recognition to a talent such as his !
I saw Frank Marino at Cal jam in 1978, I was 17 years old and trying to play guitar like Ted Nugent, who incidentally was at the same two day concert. and then as we were leaving early at the end of the Concert, we heard the opening riff of jonny b Goode, and came back in to the Concert, and I swear to god, to this day, i have never heard a more intense rythmatic, masterful genius, and with the stamina he has by working his hands, to make such Incredible sounds, and songs. I especially liked the jazzy blues riffs In, I'm a king bee. Does anybody know of an Urban legend of Frank Marino, ripping Ted Nugent in a guitar off? Heard that years ago, 40 to be exact..I have been playing guitar for 43 years and have taught my son and grandsons, because of Inspiration I have for his talent. Much thanks frank, in the 70s we barely had wall phones, no computers, and no way to tell people like these artists, that we deeply enjoy them...
Frank Marino...one of my all-time favorite guitar players!! Thank you for all the years of inspirational music Frank!!
Frank is 1 of the best guitarists out there to me!
So many styles within his grasp. Blues Rock & Jazz.
See him in concert if possible. You will be blown away...!!!
WELL SAID BROTHER ! HAVE SEEN HIM IN THE 70S AND WOW!!!!! MIND BLOWING, JUST LIKE MY MIND WAS AT THE SHOW!!! JUST FUKN FANTASTIC!! BACK THEN HIM AND MICHAEL SCHENKER WERE IT FOR ME!!
Saw him/them in 77 along with Black Sabbath and Nazereth. He stole the show
KING BEE badest blues solo by him. Frank is the best in terms of being able to play a lot of styles
To everyone who knows and understands music. It's not all about radio play other you musicians know how badass is. True fans of the guitar know how good he is so underrated worldwide
Total beast, fuckin rights!!
I saw Frank at the Monsters of Rock - Day on the Green at the Oak. Coliseum in '79. He was the best guitarist playing that day! So underrated.
I was there as well. Close to front and soaked by rain.
Frank Marino in Mahogany Rush, one of the best concerts ever, Frank is a master guitar player.
Absolutely epic. I think a lot of guitarists should take note of the phrasing techniques of Mr. Marinos playing. He was quintessential in the early 70's and is STILL relevant today.
I've been a fan of Frank's since around 1976. He's an even better guitar player now than he was in the 70s! Hand down, one of my favorite guitarists of all time. My wife is getting me the Agora Theater DVD and book set for my Christmas gift! The man has no boundaries with his music and that's why I love it. Pure genius. I'll never forget hearing the song "Strange Universe" as a kid of 12, it blew my mind and the melody has been embedded in my mind and soul forever. Thank you Frank!
I'm buying - love that cleanish - crunchy tone. Thanks Frank
Stories of a Hero, one of the most epic solos of all time. Wonderful.
An amazing guitar player, fast as they come but with a load of soul and feeling. He was ahead of his time with his tone in the 70's. His sound is what we all strive for. That's the Power of Rock and Roll Frank!
We are lucky to have this guy to do this. He's a legend!
you were a massive influence to me as a kid back in the 70s. Im glad to see you still pumping out the tunes brother.
Frank Marino is so BAAD ASS!!! He's one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES!!!
Max Rico I think he's in the top 5 best rock guitarists of all time. He will never get the credit because he was never a sellout like most were/are. All his albums simply rock hard with great guitar times
tones
Frank, you're the Guitar God, followed you from the late 70's till forever, it'd be an honor to meet you!
One of the main reasons I play the way I do (or try) is because of this man. THANK YOU, Frank. Very cool gear too.
I have been a huge fan of Frank Marino most of my adult life . Thankful I saw Mahogany Rush in Lubbock TX with Black Sabbath and Nazareth Around 1980 - 81 AMAZING live performance !
It's amazing how he can go full blown on the gain and you can still hear every note. He's a master!!
Have loved your playing since my high school days in the mid to late 70's. Turned many people onto your sound for years and they were blown away... Keep rocking Frank...
Turned on to Frank in 1978 as a young lad Finally had the pleasure of experienceing his genius live House Of Blues Chicago 2002 A monumental night for Tripper and me
You are , without a doubt, one of THE BEST , out there ! Please keep rocking our universe Mr Marino
Frank Marino! I pressed like before even watching!
Frank Marino is one of the most under rated guitar players and is one of the best guitar players this planet has ever seen.
Wow! If this is recent, Frank is looking good! Such a stellar player...responsible for many a blown-out stereo speaker back in the day.
This guy is very very underrated love the heck out of his guitar playing and the rest of the band of course
WOW! Thank You Frank for not only demoing these pedals and showing the proper applications, but for all the Awesome, Inspirational Music and for being a Living, Iconic Guitar Hero!!! Keep On Making Music to brighten the world up!
Frank Marino has always been such an inspiration to listen to. Back in my 'rock'n'roll' period of playing he and Eddie Van Halen were like gods to me. :D
Grazie Frank get goose bumps when i hear u play! You are the master of your craft!
Frank Marino I MISS YOU!!! WTF happened to rock and roll? I learned your riffs as fast as i could get the albums especially the live stuff. Had to slow the riffs to 33 1/3 just to get the moves! I thought you was a robot for a while! TOUR PLEASE! You are what the world needs! Frankie YAY!!!
Bahahaha Frank can make ANY guitar or effect sound incredible! True master!
Thanks for the demo Frank. So glad to find your channel. Keep us updated.
Thoroughly love Frank Marino's guitar playing! Great chops!
Don't get me wrong!! I love all the new Rock/Metal/Blues stuff out there!
Amazing bands around the world.
But Frank Is something else THIS IS MUSIC !!!! ;)
Rock On Frank.
My all time favorite guitarist.
Some cool pedals there. Thank you!
This is better than any concert,Frank is amazing!
AWESOME!!! FRANK KILLS IT AT 7:13! Reminds me of one of my all time favorite guitar solos on Ditch Queen. Way ahead of his time and still just fantastic!. These new guys can't hold a candle to Franks command of the sextuplets and his searing hot molten iron ripping. Right On Frank!!!
F'n A bro .. if this is the real Marino channel.. Hope he reads comments cause
your legacy will always chew every guitarist from past, present and future to smithereens :) One day they may wake up until and realize your greatness but I doubt they'll ever be able float their minds that high. Your timing and rhythm and kick ass spirit is to be worshiped. Only you and HendriX ever took me to that place. A huge thanks, cat!
Saw Mahogany Rush in Tampa, when they were recording the live album, it was probably one of the BEST concerts I ever saw.
Im an old Memphis guitar player and your live album kicks....from the old school,Thanks Frank
+David Ringo we are almost the same age...Im 2 years younger...sucks doesnt it ?
Who in their right mind gave this thumbs down? I mean really! This is the awesome Frank Marino and these pedals are fantastic!
I love your guitar playing; but loved your live concerts....best MR memories ever!
Caught Frank's shows in the DC area at Cap Centre, Wax Museum and JAXX. Always top notch vocals and guitar. His speaking voice doesn't give away what he can do vocally. His soloing during "Back Door Man" is to die for. He truly left the era of Rock, Blues, and Psychedelia music a better place than he found it.
Dang gotta get this pedal!! and you are still one of the best rockers out there Frank!
I could watch this kind of stuff all day! Frank Marino you're totally awesome!
frank i love you man, you are the best of the best.i have never ever heard a guitarist that can solo for 20 mnutes on one single song.
so happy to see frank still doin' it.
He blew my mind at an 80’s concert in Edmonton, I will never forget him playing Dragonfly! You rock Frank!!
"We had a few conversations abooooowt it" very Canadian accent...I love Frank's playing...the real thing; soulful and powerful.
Great guitarist! I have been listening to his stuff since the seventies!
Frank, your style is absolutely wonderful!
Frank Marino, one of the greatest guitarists I have ever heard. Not just in rock, but I'd put him up against many more regardless of music styles. He has actually improved even over the past, why? He certainly didn't need to. But if you stop growing, you die. I know, after 46 years of being a musician, I'm never satisfied with my own performance, it always needs improving.
what a treat to hear you play. just makes me smile. thanks. oh, the pedals were nice too.
Frank is my god, I can't understand how he's not more valued as a guitarist. He must be the most underrated of all time in the rock/blues/jazz genre, particularly among musicians like SRV and Hendrix.
I have this very pedal ( and I love it ! ) but have never seen a demo quite as good as Frank does on this one. Thanks for posting .
WOW THANK GOD FOR THIS MAN. TRULY AN AMAZING PLAYER!! UP THEIR WITH ALL THE GREATS, NO QUESTION ABOUT IT!! AM I RIGHT FELLAS ??? KEEP GOIN FRANK AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THE AMAZIN GUITAR WORK!!
Frank, you're the best, keep it up man! We love you!
Hey Frank, grew up listening to your music. Thanks man ... Also recently played with your brother Vince, here in Vancouver during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics (street busking) and he is also a very talented guitarist! Peace ...
Excellent Demo Frank. Killer tone, killer playing. Thanks man !!!
Frank you were once inspired and you've never stop doing it, one day they will pay you a tribute for all that brilliant guitar work legacy that you have contribute
Damn! Is this man the Guitar MONSTER, or WHAT?!?!?!?!
He shreads pentatonic scales out of his mind. And all the modes and Hungarian minor. Badass dude and a super nice guy a close friend of mine met him back stage he said he was the most gracious musician he ever met.
Yes. He is.
Frank! Thanks for the lesson, the music for staying "real!" !
I had all his lp's back in the late 70's and I saw Mahogany Rush play Massey Hall; it was awesome!
nice demo. glad to see you playing. your clean tone rocks already. awesome history frank. we were there with you.
a) I never knew I needed one, but I have never before wanted an SG with single coils so bad in my life.. b) man, Frank is even better (and chill) than I remembered, and that's really saying something, saw him all the time in the 70's in St. Louis and was consistently blown away and c) I haven't had this much fun reading youtube comments in a while, I think I may have just found 'my people', lol - brilliant!
Great demo Frank..can't wait to see the DVD. It's been almost 2 years since I was there in Cleveland!
I love Franks SG how he has it all custom with those 3 big ass single coils in it. Sounds amazing,and Frank I still play your music every day man!
Keep on rockin in the whole world, Frank! And thanks for all of the brilliant music!
one of the best.
Great sounding pedal , and a superb demo by a true musical Legend ...Sir Frank Marino ! Now THATS how a demo is done right. Thank you kindly , Frank .... that's some seriously useable tone from that unit. Your tone and playing is always at the top of the heap bro !
Hey Frank, glorious stuff. Keep on rocking. Best guitar player ever..
As much as technology may be a bane at times, I am thankful I can actually watch a video of one of my respected influences demonstrating gear instead of just reading about it in some magazine. Dig the pig pedals! Tone reminds me of being rather plexi-ish and beyond. As always Mr. Marino - inspiring! Thanks!
The "Formula Sound" desk from Strawberry Studios in Stockport, UK. I have it's sister console. Both are populated with Helios mic pre/eqs. Great sounding stuff. Both Desks in Canada!
Thank you Frank for all the music!!! "Dear Music" is still a very intense & chilling tune - WOW!!!
when you think about it, an sg with strat pickups is a BRILLIANT idea
I'm glad that I watched this video to the very end, thank you Frank
Frank Marino = Legend
thank you for the years of great music!! Keep On!!!
Thanks for the memories. Just listened to Strange Universe on headphones and decided to see what was on YT. Wish he had done more pro-shot vids back then. Dear music...
Long time no see lol. I was that kid you didn't notice way back when you had just bought your first mixing board. I was one of the guys with your brother Norman at your dad's place. Your dad was so proud of it and you.
I just subscribed to your channel .. I still am haunted by your solo in Buddy :)
Coolest most honest pedal demo ever. Great presentation Frank. Love that sh*t eatin' grin!!
your one of my all time favorate artist happy holidays brother much love and respect
Frank Marino, Lance Lopez, Al DiMeola, Gary Ritchrath, Jon Butcher. You guys rock. Luv ya,,
Nice to see that someone you have listened to for over 30 years is a rather cool dude.
My fav guitarist !!!! The greatest!
Thanks for the music Frank. I saw y’all and T Rex in New Orleans at the Warehouse 9/23/77. Keep it up dude.
And now I listen to Frank What's next album. Still so good.. 😎
Frank I just watched a video of you doing red house and and you are just amazing so great Love yournote choices the way youplay to the chords amazing
Yes, I bought several of his albums way back in the late 70's early 80's... & still have them
great,great,guitarist
Really nice pedals. Thanks for the great demo. :0)
Frank is a axe wizard. I'll never forget seeing him up close at the old Cleveland Stadium, man he rocked!
Frank;.......Love your playing ,attitude, and music!!!!!!!!!!!Please keep making music!!!!!
Love that "grit" tone adds a cool touch of raunchiness but not over the top- great review by one of my Guitar Gods!
First heard Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush in 1976...Jonny B Good live. California Jan 2 I believe. Saw them every time they came to the Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY. I have to say the man is amazing to say the least. Amazing technique.
Still have the albums.
FM& MR live...in my top5!
Frank, I just love your guitar playing. I can listen to you play for hours on end. Be well my friend!
Frank Marino fantastic guitar player. Nice demo keep on rockin.
jeez that bit at the end, what a player
59 years old and still has them fast ass fingers you rock Frank
I stumbled onto this compressor about a year ago (the original one). I don't use the grit control. But the blend knob & treble control really set this compressor apart. Blending a bit of my original signal back in brings back the low end, the treble control brings back the treble other compressors squeeze out. Endless sustain ala Frank Marino or Carlos Santana. Very cool compressor that has a small footprint.
I hope you still do shows
Frank, thanks for showing us your insight on equipment. I'd love to hear your thoughts on delays and modifiers. By the way, when I was 18 and a learning to play back in '78, I was such a big fan of your playing I bought my first guitar: a '68 SG Std for $650. Still have it and it's the best investment in equipment I've ever made.
Frank you're still the man....hope your shoulder is better these days.....