Dear Rachel, dear Paul, what a wonderful couple you are. Barely ever have I seen a video so personal. Thank you so much for sharing this and your awesome playing.
Paul, I am in a very similar situation with the family. Understanding wife who i love dearly and no friends. Like you i can be social just dont have the need for the friends thing. My wife is the only friend i need and my time with my music.. Love your channel Paul. Keep it up my man!
I think it's probably true that most guitar players are so introverted that they willingly give up casual friendships to spend more time with their instrument. Not enough hours in the day. You are indeed lucky that your wife selected you - most guitar players fall into the camp of "she knew I was a guitar player when she married me".
This was great! I can totally relate....I am blessed to have a pretty supportive wife who puts up with my endless youtube guitar videos, endless guitar playing, endless gear buying/selling/trading.....I also make videos so I can totally relate. Only difference between you and I is my wife would never come on a video lol....so big thumbs up to your wife for coming on and also supporing your passion! I also just discovered Jack Ruch! Cheers from Ottawa Canada!
I appreciate this video so much. It addresses the reality of being a reliable musician and a responsible adult. It's essential that viewers accept the fact although these are this gentleman's opinions and perspectives, they were formed from HIS LIFE EXPERIENCES. Whatever applies to each viewer will be slightly different. The fact that he found it necessary to make this video says alot about the person he is. Personally, I REALLY LIKE his playing. Now I also admire the man.
@@paulstaffordcook8799 Actually, when I stated that I "really liked" your playing, it was a gross understatement. The feelings that you tastefully insert into every note you play is (in my personal opinion) quite inspirational! You seem to have found the key that unlocks the most opportune moment to shift between playing cleanly and adding just the right amount of grit and grime. Often times within the same passage. But amazingly, you have accomplished all this while retaining your own individual sound. Your vids are a joy. Oh, yeah... I dig how you incorporate the Freq out pedal into the mix. Well done, Brother!
Sometimes we (guitar guys) forget that not everyone in the house likes the same amount of input from our playing....You are a lucky man to have such a supportive partner..... Love your videos. Thanks.
Great progression, lovely playing, great guitar, lovely to see Rachel again. Clearly one of the most patient women on Earth. No really, there's a wonderful vibe between you that is so recognisable to someone like me that has a similar relationship (the best). I dont have friends either, my wife is my friend and I don't go out more than once or twice a year.A solo trip for a gig or a guitar 'safari' just to scratch the itch.
Rediscovered your channel in my feed. My son picked up the guitar two years ago and I’m fortunate that we get to spend a lot time together through school music ensembles, lessons, camps, jamming, and most importantly guitar hunting. Lol. I’m lucky as well with an understanding guitar widow and my friends are guitars. Your content is refreshing, so keep it up!
LOL. Like watching a description of my life. Minus work as I am retired and the kids are grown and gone. But apart from that, my focus in life is spending time with my wife and my guitars. My friend is my wife. Always has been that way. We are fortunate that we encourage each other in activities that give us purpose. Yes the repetitive playing of phrases in a song can be annoying, but that is what doors and earphones are for. I do not take exception to the words, “hon, can you just turn it down a wee bit.”? It’s right up there with “until death do we part”.😊 Great playing Paul and absolutely charming sharing something so personal. Cheers to you and Rachel.
Hello Paul… and to your lovely Wife Rachel as well. Just subscribed. Hadn’t seen your site until today. Very much enjoy. Also, so refreshing to see another guitarist who has a Wife that understands the importance of playing! My Wife Peggy is the same. Nice to have run across your work. I will put you in my Google Chrome music site list. So long for now, Doug from Denver,Colorado USA.
Hi Doug, and greetings to you and Peggy in Denver. Wow, when you think of Denver Colorado I get all these images in my head. What a beautiful part of the world. Anyway, I’m delighted you enjoyed my wee video. Cheers to you 🍻
@@paulstaffordcook8799 good morning Paul ☀️ Just want you to know that I enjoy watching your material… I learn through your creativity… Helps me be more creative! Have great weekend… Enjoy! 🎸🎶
It would seem, you and Rachael are both blessed to have each other. Interesting to know you have a teenage son, and I hope he has a great relationship with his grandfather, as I did. Rachael is lovely and your dad is super cool - thanks for the heartfelt playing...so tasteful for us to emulate! Beautiful guitar and musicality we've come to expect from you. Thank you, kindly!
Needed some jazzy walk-up, Paul, and I thought 'I know just the lad' and went to your tips and tricks in A vid and nicked that thing you'd nicked off Robben Ford. And that fancy V substitution. You make this stuff very accessible.. Enjoyed this video very much too. Thanks to you both. .
Lovely video of you and your Mrs. You look really right for each other. And simple pleasures are the only pleasures that actually have true meaning. Thank you. And the playing was wonderful pal.
Rachel, great to see you on the channel again.👌 As a matter of appreciation, it's nice to see genuine understanding, especially when you have those random tunes running around in your head.😂 It's very obvious that there have been many conversations over the years to have such understanding. The real evidence is your (Rachel) response to Paul's playing in the previous video. Authentic appreciation is a precious gift to have in a marriage. Paul, it is actually rare for a man (especially married) to have more than a friend or two that is more than an acquaintance. As a musician it is even more likely not to have friends because your focus is on family and honing your skills. People tend to assume that all musicians are surrounded by friends and always partying, but in reality most are not. See, you are not as weird as you think.🤪🤣😂🤙
Great video Paul. I like to do the hotel and guitar shop thing too, the last time for me was Andertons. You didn’t say which the third shop was, I’m guessing Windows, Knopfler’s old hang out.
No way, was that the shop on that Mark Knopfler documentary? That WAS the third shop I went to - JG Windows in Central Arcade. Man, I’m now very glad I popped in. I went upstairs and played a road worn Vintera Tele.
That’s the one. The last time I was in Newcastle I went to PMT first. Was browsing when someone behind me said “Excuse me, can I get that guitar there please?” It was Dagan. Anyway I bought a cheap Epiphone SG then went looking for something to eat. Wandering around I noticed the arcade and thought that’s where JG Windows is. As I had a guitar from another shop I didn’t feel like going in so I adopted Mr Knopflers schoolboy approach of gazing into the window at a Strat.
New comment on an old video? That's me 😅 CAN CONFIRM - Fender Vintera Jags (at least mine) are really nice sounding and easy playing guitars. My immediate mods were Hipshot staggered locking tuners a Mastery trem, and Tusq saddles. Everything else is stock. (12-54 rounds in Eb) Wonderful tone for the money 😊😊
Paul, I'm nearly 35 and still single. I too am a "weirdo" (as you say). I do have friends, but my guitars are my best friends. I tell them everything. I can relate to a lot of what you say here! Glad you are able to balance your creative side with a family life. Yikes, there might be hope for me yet.
A few months back I began Thinning the Herd and Saw a Slash Goldtop in Pawn Shop and Left with it on Layaway and in a few months, My Goldtop might not have P90's but it will be a Goldtop and managed to balance Life & Wife as well, but I still am Thinning the Herd but Keeping the Goldtop
Nothing more beautiful than a supportive wife. Nothing passive aggressive...just a true believer in you, your number one supporter!😊 God luv ya's! (First time viewer btw - you totally blew my hair back with your tasteful jazz lines in the intro improv! 😲 Very tasty!👍)
Top video bud, on divorce question I think I noticed Rachel checking out her half of the guitar stable. 😂😂😂. Keep them coming. 🏴👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate.
Some really nice playing there….I pinched lots of ideas and enjoyed the link. It’s true….having an understanding wife is everything….she’s put up with my noodling for nearly 53 years! 👍🍷🎸
beautiful intro. love the metronome reminding us of your impeccable time and pocket brother! and your lovely wife seems suer cool. you’re a lucky man…ps i don’t have any real friends either-i play all my guitars and im raising my own 16 yr old son alone. I have a very cool sometime-GF who, if we do make things “official” i know she will always respect my guitar time. 👊😊
Many well-known performers are introverts and cope by developing personas that they can express themselves through. Think Bowie, Hendrix, Prince, Dylan, Gaga, the list goes on. I play guitar fairly well and so people assume I like to perform and entertain large groups of people. To me that is suffering. I’ve done it, can do it, and would dread doing it some more. I’m an introvert and process the world from within and not through others (in general). I run a successful little global consultancy and so consider myself a high performance introvert. I’m good yes, but absolutely exhausted from each “performance”. Paul your video reminds me that it’s ok to be this way, and in fact may be the true path of the artist, to create something beautiful for its own sake and the sake of its creator. And to ultimately be comfortable with oneself, alone in a room, with nothing more than this piece of wood with six ropes attached to it (as Jan Akkerman once called the guitar). Thanks for connecting with all of us. Tom
Tom, I really enjoyed reading your comment. It’s kinda made me reflect on what my guitar playing means to me. It’s funny, we’re all different. Some of us introverts, some mad show offs…. But at the centre of it, there’s the simple pleasure of being able to play our guitars. Cheers Tom
Yeah...you're selling yourself short. You're a lot better than you admit. I'm with you on the "no friends" thing. I like being home with my various projects, musical, artistic, writing, building, improving my home environment; stuff that I can't do if I'm out with friends. Lucky me my wife is the same way so we have all the friendship we can use just between us...and, you know, 2 dogs and 8 cats. Don't need no more friends than the ones I live with.
I'm exactly the same on the friends subject haha I just cannot be bothered keeping in touch with loads of people and visiting them etc etc people get on my nerves .....good video u two
Hi Paul, I have to ask, where did you get the Cornell T-shirt? They're not on their website. I also have the Romany 12 - it's my 'daily driver'. Cornell were very helpful to me recently when my '12' needed a service. So I'd like to show them some love in return. Cheers.
Yes, I got an email totally out the blue, from Denis Cornell. He mentioned that prospective purchasers of Cornell Amps sometimes mention my name and “Paul, would you like a Cornell T-shirt?”. So I said I’d be delighted! I can only assume he might be gearing up to have some merch at some point….
Hi to you and your lovely wife. 29 years I've been married, she came to see the band I was in, and that was it. She calls my guitars "my other women" jokingly, I guess I'm lucky I get at least an hour or 2 a day to play/practice/write/ record.. As she says, "it's part of me," she loves hearing me playing at home and supports whatever band I've played in, gigs I've played. At least I'm not down the pub, head in an xbox or sha**ing around, instead I'm spending valuable time doing what I love. The trick is when you're not playing, devote as much attention to her as you do to your guitar, 😅 Liked and subbed.
Thank you Imli, appreciated. Actually, despite being in a covers band from 1991 to 2006, there’s no footage of us on the web. I wish there was, because we had some great nights.
Yes, it's the common struggle to balance our work, earning money, and take time with family and friends and other things. Your wife seems lovely and your videos here are always interesting, thank you
Love the music Paul. I too am lucky to have a lovely wife that lets, no encourages, me to do my own stuff but it's a 2-way street. She has her own hobbies and interests and I am happy that she pursues them with passion. We are lucky to live in a big house (not bragging, houses just are bigger in the US cos there's (a bit) more space here) where we have our own spaces; man cave, she shed, so we can go to our places and do our own thing. It's like the words of the Sting song; if you love somebody, set them free. Go in peace Paul.
I’m smiling reading your words Ted. And a little jealous of the space you have. Here in the UK we’re more used to houses the size of postage stamps 🤣. Just look at the size of my little guitar room 😂. But jokes aside, yeah, it sounds like a nice situation you have there. Have a great weekend 🍻
well that was a bit different, nice to get a bit of insight into the life of a superstar, (aye well ye are tae me :) speaking as a 44 year married wierdo, i can relate to a lot of what you guys were saying, but back to the video, that was a fantastic shuffle, and some of those double stops, didn't see them coming, absolutely gorgeous , big up to Rachel for making another appearance. BUT man, looking at your hairy wrist to see when she'd be home PMSL. priceless mate , thanks for posting oh and BTW bet that '52 never had intonation anything like that when it left the factory, sounds brilliant
I don't have frineds either, I quite never know someone like me in that sense so it's curious to me, I had a girlfriend that said "play the guitar while I'm not with you" so that wasn't that fun considering she came to my house and stay for 5 to 7 days, luckily she's my ex now and I'm alone by choice and play whenever the heck I want to, you're very lucky to found your wife, she seems so nice as much as you, cheers and keep at it, regards from Argentina
Thank you John, I’m smiling reading your words. It sounds like you’re in a good situation at this point. Well I wish you all the best my friend, and hope you have many happy hours practicing ahead of you. 🍻
Great guitar as usual. Nice to hear from your wife. I found the guitar channel ‘Things I learned from Barry Harris’ to be very helpful when it comes to understanding diminished and it’s relationship to Harmony.
Hey Paul! I recently came across your videos (because I recently put in an order for an Oswald strat and your videos popped up when I searched for reviews. I love the content and I’ve been binge watching your lessons! I wanted to ask how the Oswald compares to your telecaster? Or to any other S / T type guitars you’ve played?
Hi Rory, thanks for stopping by my wee TH-cam channel. Yes, if I compare my Oswald Strat against my Custom Shop Tele…. the Strat holds its own. They booth reek of quality workmanship and sheer time spent with one (or minimal) builders. There’s nothing that looks like corner cutting. The relic’ing on both is superb, with realistic looking dings and dents. The only tiny detail that maybe pushes the custom shop ahead is the extra rolling of the fingerboard edges. Hope this helps 😊
Thank you so much for the reply! I’m so excited for my Oswald! And also happy I came across your channel in the process! Your playing and break downs of songs (particularly love the Lady Writer one) is top! Keep on the good work 🎸
So this is what Billy No-Mates is like :) Great video Paul, and good luck to you and your lovely wife and son.. (spend time talking to your son, it's a very tricky age)
I totally get the no/minimal friends thing. I don't desire it at all. I have started a monthly zoom with my best friend from HS, though, so we can play guitar together. We live 24hrs apart, so can't meet up in person very easily. My wife and daughter definitely like to have my attention more than the guitars, though.
So nice to hear someone say that they don’t have friends, don’t need friends and their wife is their friend and that’s all you need. Your wife and your guitars! Same! Well, my other half, not your wife haha People often judge us for having no friends or not needing them. Discovered your channel today and love your style, man xx
Very very lovely Paul, you and your wonderful wife Had me cracking up, Down to earth and honest that's for sure. Good on you mate, and quite frankly I don't really have any friends either, I do enjoy people, and can be social when I need to, but would rather spend my time doing my own thing with my guitars. I guess I just don't need all the nonsense (( and noise )) and social soap operas that always seem to be completely irrelevant to a quiet life of enter inflection that I find so much more rewarding. Stay blessed brother Paul, and your Wife truly is Your one and only friend and lifelong partner, thank you for introducing her to us, just like your father she is a very lovely person that's for sure. Danny in Texas..
@@paulstaffordcook8799 And I’m with you. Also not a big “friends guy”. Work, time with my wife and family and my music is about all I need to be happy. Thanks (to you and the Mrs.) for a great video.
thanks for the input and i resonate with the bit about not being a “hang out guy” this is really difficult with other guys in my circle as time goes on i feel like going out is a chore, doesnt result in happiness and the worst part being less time with a guitar in hand
WoW. I’m impressed Paul. I like your lovely wife, Rachel, a lot. You make a very nice couple and look harmonious, surely complementary. I’m quite like you : not a friendship guy. Have a nice life with your family. Cheers and thanks a lot for your playing. 🙏🙂
Dear Rachel, dear Paul, what a wonderful couple you are. Barely ever have I seen a video so personal. Thank you so much for sharing this and your awesome playing.
Thank you Gary! What a lovely comment. Cheers to you 🍻
Give a look to Country View Acres, where both Evan and Rebekah are in the video ... another great couple!
Compromise and love each other............. great video...
Thank you Jim 👍
Paul, I am in a very similar situation with the family. Understanding wife who i love dearly and no friends. Like you i can be social just dont have the need for the friends thing. My wife is the only friend i need and my time with my music.. Love your channel Paul. Keep it up my man!
Thank you Rock Candy Guitars, cheers to you 🍻
I think it's probably true that most guitar players are so introverted that they willingly give up casual friendships to spend more time with their instrument. Not enough hours in the day. You are indeed lucky that your wife selected you - most guitar players fall into the camp of "she knew I was a guitar player when she married me".
Thanks Dwight 👍
Thanks Dwight 👍🏼👍🏼
The only problem my missus has is volume. Too loud. My son is into sabbath zeppelin. But I get the blame😢😢
Really loved the interview with ur wife. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by 👍
This was great! I can totally relate....I am blessed to have a pretty supportive wife who puts up with my endless youtube guitar videos, endless guitar playing, endless gear buying/selling/trading.....I also make videos so I can totally relate. Only difference between you and I is my wife would never come on a video lol....so big thumbs up to your wife for coming on and also supporing your passion! I also just discovered Jack Ruch! Cheers from Ottawa Canada!
Well thank you Kelster! I showed my wife your comment, so she says thanks too, and says “Greetings to you from Edinburgh”!
I appreciate this video so much. It addresses the reality of being a reliable musician and a responsible adult. It's essential that viewers accept the fact although these are this gentleman's opinions and perspectives, they were formed from HIS LIFE EXPERIENCES. Whatever applies to each viewer will be slightly different. The fact that he found it necessary to make this video says alot about the person he is. Personally, I REALLY LIKE his playing. Now I also admire the man.
Well thank you Jake, what a nice comment. Cheers 🍻
@@paulstaffordcook8799 Actually, when I stated that I "really liked" your playing, it was a gross understatement. The feelings that you tastefully insert into every note you play is (in my personal opinion) quite inspirational! You seem to have found the key that unlocks the most opportune moment to shift between playing cleanly and adding just the right amount of grit and grime. Often times within the same passage. But amazingly, you have accomplished all this while retaining your own individual sound. Your vids are a joy. Oh, yeah... I dig how you incorporate the Freq out pedal into the mix. Well done, Brother!
@@Jakexx01Well I’m smiling ear to ear reading your comment, thanks Jake!
Sometimes we (guitar guys) forget that not everyone in the house likes the same amount of input from our playing....You are a lucky man to have such a supportive partner..... Love your videos. Thanks.
Thanks Jim. 👍🏼
Thank you Jim, cheers for watching 🍻
Great progression, lovely playing, great guitar, lovely to see Rachel again. Clearly one of the most patient women on Earth. No really, there's a wonderful vibe between you that is so recognisable to someone like me that has a similar relationship (the best). I dont have friends either, my wife is my friend and I don't go out more than once or twice a year.A solo trip for a gig or a guitar 'safari' just to scratch the itch.
Thank you Peter, I’m relating very much to what you’re saying. Enjoy your weekend mate. 🍻
Thanks so much!! It’s taken a while to get here but it works for us. 🙏🏽👋🏼
Stormy Monday changes ❤
Very honest and I can identify with everything you said. My wife also has to live with constant repetitive guitar. She is just as understanding!
You are clearly both very lucky 👍🏼👍🏼
Rediscovered your channel in my feed. My son picked up the guitar two years ago and I’m fortunate that we get to spend a lot time together through school music ensembles, lessons, camps, jamming, and most importantly guitar hunting. Lol. I’m lucky as well with an understanding guitar widow and my friends are guitars. Your content is refreshing, so keep it up!
Thanks Kurt, it sounds like you’ve got some good family balance in there 😊. All the best mate 🍻
Quite Wonderful that. Great to see your wife, lucky guy. I loved the song at the beginning.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks RPM Blues 👍
LOL. Like watching a description of my life. Minus work as I am retired and the kids are grown and gone. But apart from that, my focus in life is spending time with my wife and my guitars. My friend is my wife. Always has been that way. We are fortunate that we encourage each other in activities that give us purpose. Yes the repetitive playing of phrases in a song can be annoying, but that is what doors and earphones are for. I do not take exception to the words, “hon, can you just turn it down a wee bit.”? It’s right up there with “until death do we part”.😊
Great playing Paul and absolutely charming sharing something so personal. Cheers to you and Rachel.
You’re comparison of “can you turn it down a bit” to “till death do us part” made me smile. SO true 🤣😊
Hello Paul… and to your lovely Wife Rachel as well.
Just subscribed. Hadn’t seen your site until today.
Very much enjoy. Also, so refreshing to see another guitarist who has a Wife that understands the importance of playing! My Wife Peggy is the same. Nice to have run across your work. I will put you in my Google Chrome music site list. So long for now, Doug from Denver,Colorado USA.
Hi Doug, and greetings to you and Peggy in Denver. Wow, when you think of Denver Colorado I get all these images in my head. What a beautiful part of the world. Anyway, I’m delighted you enjoyed my wee video. Cheers to you 🍻
@@paulstaffordcook8799 good morning Paul
☀️ Just want you to know that I enjoy watching your material… I learn through your creativity… Helps me be more creative!
Have great weekend… Enjoy! 🎸🎶
Thank you for this special one, Paul.
Thank you Ulrich, I thought it was a good question to turn into a video. So thank you for raising it 👍
Quality once again Paul, absolutely brilliant my friend 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it, cheers Moose 🍻
Always a pleasure watching and listening. Well played.
Thank you Jim, 👍
Thanks Paul for the video 😊
Lovely people and family ❤
Thank you jagercaster, cheers
Nice that you really show people what and how to play ... Good on you, Paul.
Thanks Tonetwisters 🍻
Thank you Paul. You are both a genius and a Zen master... and a great teacher 🙂
Well thank you Neil, I appreciate that. 👍
It would seem, you and Rachael are both blessed to have each other. Interesting to know you have a teenage son, and I hope he has a great relationship with his grandfather, as I did. Rachael is lovely and your dad is super cool - thanks for the heartfelt playing...so tasteful for us to emulate! Beautiful guitar and musicality we've come to expect from you. Thank you, kindly!
What a lovely comment! Thank you Neil, I appreciate that 🍻😊
Mymymy.what a touch .
You are a lucky man Paul your wife is perfect ❤
Well thank you Dale 👍
Needed some jazzy walk-up, Paul, and I thought 'I know just the lad' and went to your tips and tricks in A vid and nicked that thing you'd nicked off Robben Ford. And that fancy V substitution. You make this stuff very accessible.. Enjoyed this video very much too. Thanks to you both. .
Excellent, I’m delighted you liked these tricks 😊. Cheers Ian
I'm new to your channel and I just wanted to say thanks for playing such a beautiful tune. Real sweet!
Doug 😎
Well thank you for stopping by Doug, appreciated. 👍
I’ve been getting your videos in my feed. Watched some videos, enjoyed them, now subscribed!!
Well thank you Drogers8675, cheers to you 🍻
Lovely video of you and your Mrs. You look really right for each other. And simple pleasures are the only pleasures that actually have true meaning. Thank you. And the playing was wonderful pal.
Thank you John. 🍻
We’re a lot alike Paul … lucky and blessed 👍😎
Great vid Paul, and your wife is just lovely 😊
Thank you Glen 👍
Mate! If Les Paul was still with us, he’d be well impressed with your use of his creation!
Beautiful work
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Rachel, great to see you on the channel again.👌
As a matter of appreciation, it's nice to see genuine understanding, especially when you have those random tunes running around in your head.😂
It's very obvious that there have been many conversations over the years to have such understanding. The real evidence is your (Rachel) response to Paul's playing in the previous video. Authentic appreciation is a precious gift to have in a marriage.
Paul, it is actually rare for a man (especially married) to have more than a friend or two that is more than an acquaintance. As a musician it is even more likely not to have friends because your focus is on family and honing your skills.
People tend to assume that all musicians are surrounded by friends and always partying, but in reality most are not.
See, you are not as weird as you think.🤪🤣😂🤙
Great video Paul. I like to do the hotel and guitar shop thing too, the last time for me was Andertons. You didn’t say which the third shop was, I’m guessing Windows, Knopfler’s old hang out.
No way, was that the shop on that Mark Knopfler documentary? That WAS the third shop I went to - JG Windows in Central Arcade. Man, I’m now very glad I popped in. I went upstairs and played a road worn Vintera Tele.
That’s the one. The last time I was in Newcastle I went to PMT first. Was browsing when someone behind me said “Excuse me, can I get that guitar there please?” It was Dagan. Anyway I bought a cheap Epiphone SG then went looking for something to eat. Wandering around I noticed the arcade and thought that’s where JG Windows is. As I had a guitar from another shop I didn’t feel like going in so I adopted Mr Knopflers schoolboy approach of gazing into the window at a Strat.
Just love this video. Thank you for sharing in such an unselfconscious way. Really made me smile
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Super Reality! 🍻
Wow, so nice to see and hear about the family.
Thanks Edwin 👍
New comment on an old video? That's me 😅
CAN CONFIRM - Fender Vintera Jags (at least mine) are really nice sounding and easy playing guitars. My immediate mods were Hipshot staggered locking tuners a Mastery trem, and Tusq saddles. Everything else is stock. (12-54 rounds in Eb)
Wonderful tone for the money 😊😊
That thumbnail and title 😂😂😂
This was a real special video Paul, thanks to you and your lovely wife ❤️
Glad you liked it. Cheers malarkey 🍻👍
Hints of Stormy Monday in that chord progression. Nice playing as always, Paul.
Thanks for listening, appreciated.
Paul, I'm nearly 35 and still single. I too am a "weirdo" (as you say). I do have friends, but my guitars are my best friends. I tell them everything. I can relate to a lot of what you say here! Glad you are able to balance your creative side with a family life. Yikes, there might be hope for me yet.
Cheers David! Delighted to hear I’m not alone in having less human friends, and more guitars as friends 🤣. Cheers to you.
love this channel thanks again Paul - keeping it proudly weird like yourself
Thank you Timothy 🍻
Wonderful video, thanks for sharing this Paul and Rachel, I'm liking the hotel/2 glasses of wine/magazine idea!
Thanks Ben. And yes, I can TOTALLY recommend the wine / hotel / magazine thing 🤣🍻
A few months back I began Thinning the Herd and Saw a Slash Goldtop in Pawn Shop and Left with it on Layaway and in a few months, My Goldtop might not have P90's but it will be a Goldtop and managed to balance Life & Wife as well, but I still am Thinning the Herd but Keeping the Goldtop
great playing , i like the simple production , authentic vibes
Thanks Kristian 👍
Nothing more beautiful than a supportive wife. Nothing passive aggressive...just a true believer in you, your number one supporter!😊
God luv ya's!
(First time viewer btw - you totally blew my hair back with your tasteful jazz lines in the intro improv! 😲 Very tasty!👍)
Thank you. It’s all a balance and has taken a while to get to this point. 👍🏼🙏🏽
Thank you Luey Sixty-six, cheers to you 🍻
Brilliant talk, thanks for sharing
Thanks Kilovolver 👍
0:12 Typical ii-V7 line. I thought I came up with it myself but no.
Top video bud, on divorce question I think I noticed Rachel checking out her half of the guitar stable. 😂😂😂. Keep them coming. 🏴👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate.
You have many friends Paul . We all love you.
Well thank you name naim 🤣, that’s appreciated. Have a lovely weekend.
Some really nice playing there….I pinched lots of ideas and enjoyed the link. It’s true….having an understanding wife is everything….she’s put up with my noodling for nearly 53 years! 👍🍷🎸
Cheers Emlyn
Wonderful! So glad I finished my rough day listening to your music. You're the man! God bless🤘
What a lovely comment, thank you Moriel 🍻
beautiful intro. love the metronome reminding us of your impeccable time and pocket brother! and your lovely wife seems suer cool. you’re a lucky man…ps i don’t have any real friends either-i play all my guitars and im raising my own 16 yr old son alone. I have a very cool sometime-GF who, if we do make things “official” i know she will always respect my guitar time.
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Thanks Stagefrite. Cheers mate
You two are a class act. Thanks for the lessons.
Thank you Margaret! Cheers
Many well-known performers are introverts and cope by developing personas that they can express themselves through. Think Bowie, Hendrix, Prince, Dylan, Gaga, the list goes on. I play guitar fairly well and so people assume I like to perform and entertain large groups of people. To me that is suffering. I’ve done it, can do it, and would dread doing it some more. I’m an introvert and process the world from within and not through others (in general). I run a successful little global consultancy and so consider myself a high performance introvert. I’m good yes, but absolutely exhausted from each “performance”. Paul your video reminds me that it’s ok to be this way, and in fact may be the true path of the artist, to create something beautiful for its own sake and the sake of its creator. And to ultimately be comfortable with oneself, alone in a room, with nothing more than this piece of wood with six ropes attached to it (as Jan Akkerman once called the guitar). Thanks for connecting with all of us. Tom
Tom, I really enjoyed reading your comment. It’s kinda made me reflect on what my guitar playing means to me. It’s funny, we’re all different. Some of us introverts, some mad show offs…. But at the centre of it, there’s the simple pleasure of being able to play our guitars. Cheers Tom
Nicely done Paul! Your playing always inspires me. You have a friend in Arizona!
Well thank you Douglas, I’ll pop round this evening and we’ll hang out 🤣. Cheers my friend, glad you enjoyed the vid 🍻
Yeah...you're selling yourself short. You're a lot better than you admit. I'm with you on the "no friends" thing. I like being home with my various projects, musical, artistic, writing, building, improving my home environment; stuff that I can't do if I'm out with friends. Lucky me my wife is the same way so we have all the friendship we can use just between us...and, you know, 2 dogs and 8 cats. Don't need no more friends than the ones I live with.
Thank you Choim, appreciate that you like my playing. Cheers to you 🍻
Fantastic upload Paul. Thanks.
Thanks GT_Punx 👍
Beautiful playing. Love Jack Ruch too and have learnt more from him in the last two years than I did in the previous ten
Ha!! Good luck! Guitar played a central role in both of my divorces. But remember, Love is all that matters.
Great playing!!! Thank you!
Thanks Robhead. So far we’re good, but yes it’s a careful line we walk 🤣
Very nice! Paul Your videos always inspires me to play more. Thank you. Also it was nice to meet your Wife she's cool.
Thank you Scott 😊
I'm exactly the same on the friends subject haha I just cannot be bothered keeping in touch with loads of people and visiting them etc etc people get on my nerves .....good video u two
Thank you Teddy! Cheers mate.
Hi Paul, I have to ask, where did you get the Cornell T-shirt? They're not on their website. I also have the Romany 12 - it's my 'daily driver'. Cornell were very helpful to me recently when my '12' needed a service. So I'd like to show them some love in return. Cheers.
Yes, I got an email totally out the blue, from Denis Cornell. He mentioned that prospective purchasers of Cornell Amps sometimes mention my name and “Paul, would you like a Cornell T-shirt?”. So I said I’d be delighted! I can only assume he might be gearing up to have some merch at some point….
@@paulstaffordcook8799. Next time I get over to Southend I'll drop your name! Cheers Paul.
Nice playing, lovely wife, quality living. Good on ya!
Thank you Jasper 👍
Paul's a stand-out classy guitarist, some exquisite playing there. And up to a couple of days ago I'd never heard of him, shame on me!
Well thank you gf301, I appreciate that. 👍
Great episode!
My favorite Scot.
i dunno... he's got some fierce competition from scrooge mcduck and fat bastard.
Hi to you and your lovely wife.
29 years I've been married, she came to see the band I was in, and that was it.
She calls my guitars "my other women" jokingly, I guess I'm lucky I get at least an hour or 2 a day to play/practice/write/ record..
As she says, "it's part of me," she loves hearing me playing at home and supports whatever band I've played in, gigs I've played.
At least I'm not down the pub, head in an xbox or sha**ing around, instead I'm spending valuable time doing what I love.
The trick is when you're not playing, devote as much attention to her as you do to your guitar, 😅
Liked and subbed.
Thank you Rob, I’m smiling reading your words 😊🍻
Such an amazing video. Every single bit of this. Thank you. And thank you Rachel.
Sir, I'd love to see you playing on stage can you suggest any video link ?😊
Big shout out to your lovely family ❤
Thank you… 👋🏼👋🏼
Thank you Imli, appreciated. Actually, despite being in a covers band from 1991 to 2006, there’s no footage of us on the web. I wish there was, because we had some great nights.
Yes, it's the common struggle to balance our work, earning money, and take time with family and friends and other things. Your wife seems lovely and your videos here are always interesting, thank you
Thank you Havanorange, I appreciate that 🍻
Beautiful...great touch and feel. The P90's sound wonderful.
Thanks Derrick 👍
You're a lucky man...Best of 3 loves..your wife, children and music....most of which are understanding
I appreciate that, cheers Paul
You are blessed with a lovely and truly understanding bride! (as am I ... takes one to know one?!?) Keep up the great videos ... we need them
Thank you Michael, cheers 🍻
Love the music Paul. I too am lucky to have a lovely wife that lets, no encourages, me to do my own stuff but it's a 2-way street. She has her own hobbies and interests and I am happy that she pursues them with passion. We are lucky to live in a big house (not bragging, houses just are bigger in the US cos there's (a bit) more space here) where we have our own spaces; man cave, she shed, so we can go to our places and do our own thing. It's like the words of the Sting song; if you love somebody, set them free. Go in peace Paul.
I’m smiling reading your words Ted. And a little jealous of the space you have. Here in the UK we’re more used to houses the size of postage stamps 🤣. Just look at the size of my little guitar room 😂. But jokes aside, yeah, it sounds like a nice situation you have there. Have a great weekend 🍻
Nice playing my friend.i told my wife long ago .my guitar first you second.😂😂😂
Hey Paul ,your best friend is sitting next to you.Your a lucky man.
Thank you Dylan 👍
well that was a bit different, nice to get a bit of insight into the life of a superstar, (aye well ye are tae me :) speaking as a 44 year married wierdo, i can relate to a lot of what you guys were saying, but back to the video, that was a fantastic shuffle, and some of those double stops, didn't see them coming, absolutely gorgeous , big up to Rachel for making another appearance. BUT man, looking at your hairy wrist to see when she'd be home PMSL. priceless mate , thanks for posting
oh and BTW bet that '52 never had intonation anything like that when it left the factory, sounds brilliant
Thanks Charlie. Wow, you’ve been married just over twice as long as I have. Well you both must be doing something right! Enjoy your weekend mate 🍻👍
Thank you Charlie…. 👍🏼👍🏼👋🏼👋🏼🏴
@@rachelleo8881 🥰🥰
@@rachelleo8881 It's all about choosing the right woman and doing what your told...........oops i mean compromise :)
So true Charlie 😉
Paul I really enjoy your Channel.What is the first Episode Rachel was on? Cheers Brian
Thanks CBBluesman. Geez, I can’t actually remember Rachel’s debut 🤔….. must have been a while ago. Cheers for watching
Great Channel ...thanks . !
Thank you Michael 👍
I don't have frineds either, I quite never know someone like me in that sense so it's curious to me, I had a girlfriend that said "play the guitar while I'm not with you" so that wasn't that fun considering she came to my house and stay for 5 to 7 days, luckily she's my ex now and I'm alone by choice and play whenever the heck I want to, you're very lucky to found your wife, she seems so nice as much as you, cheers and keep at it, regards from Argentina
Thank you John, I’m smiling reading your words. It sounds like you’re in a good situation at this point. Well I wish you all the best my friend, and hope you have many happy hours practicing ahead of you. 🍻
I'd say you have 21k friends, Paul. God bless you and your family.
Good point, thank you Nicky 👍
Paul, you play like an Angel, and your wife is a real Angel from heaven above. Beautiful couple together.
Well thank you MPNNag, appreciated 👍
Ok. I’ll be your friend. It’ll be like virtual pen pals 😊 for peeps that enjoy the magic when the 100th take over several months is finally in time.
Great guitar as usual. Nice to hear from your wife. I found the guitar channel ‘Things I learned from Barry Harris’ to be very helpful when it comes to understanding diminished and it’s relationship to Harmony.
Hey Paul! I recently came across your videos (because I recently put in an order for an Oswald strat and your videos popped up when I searched for reviews. I love the content and I’ve been binge watching your lessons!
I wanted to ask how the Oswald compares to your telecaster? Or to any other S / T type guitars you’ve played?
Hi Rory, thanks for stopping by my wee TH-cam channel. Yes, if I compare my Oswald Strat against my Custom Shop Tele…. the Strat holds its own. They booth reek of quality workmanship and sheer time spent with one (or minimal) builders. There’s nothing that looks like corner cutting. The relic’ing on both is superb, with realistic looking dings and dents. The only tiny detail that maybe pushes the custom shop ahead is the extra rolling of the fingerboard edges. Hope this helps 😊
Thank you so much for the reply! I’m so excited for my Oswald! And also happy I came across your channel in the process! Your playing and break downs of songs (particularly love the Lady Writer one) is top! Keep on the good work 🎸
So this is what Billy No-Mates is like :) Great video Paul, and good luck to you and your lovely wife and son.. (spend time talking to your son, it's a very tricky age)
Thanks Eoin, I’m glad you liked the vid. And yes, you’re right about sons at 15 / 16. Cheers
I totally get the no/minimal friends thing. I don't desire it at all. I have started a monthly zoom with my best friend from HS, though, so we can play guitar together. We live 24hrs apart, so can't meet up in person very easily. My wife and daughter definitely like to have my attention more than the guitars, though.
Rachel is lovely
Awwwww thank you… 👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏽🙏🏽
My guitar was my best friend from age 7...all my life till I found my other half at 35...now I have two best friends....they're all I need...😎🎸❤️
I can relate to that! Cheers Johnny
We are lucky Paul, your lovely wife is understanding like my own. The Goldtop is lovely too.
Thanks Graeme 😊
Yeah. I can confirm that the repetition of the same riff after riff is infuriating for my wife and indeed all normal non guitar nerd people. Lol
So nice to hear someone say that they don’t have friends, don’t need friends and their wife is their friend and that’s all you need. Your wife and your guitars! Same! Well, my other half, not your wife haha People often judge us for having no friends or not needing them. Discovered your channel today and love your style, man xx
Well thank you Kierri, I’m delighted you like my wee TH-cam channel. Have a great weekend 🍻😊
Very very lovely Paul, you and your wonderful wife Had me cracking up, Down to earth and honest that's for sure. Good on you mate, and quite frankly I don't really have any friends either, I do enjoy people, and can be social when I need to, but would rather spend my time doing my own thing with my guitars. I guess I just don't need all the nonsense (( and noise )) and social soap operas that always seem to be completely irrelevant to a quiet life of enter inflection that I find so much more rewarding.
Stay blessed brother Paul, and your Wife truly is Your one and only friend and lifelong partner, thank you for introducing her to us, just like your father she is a very lovely person that's for sure.
Danny in Texas..
Well thank you Danny! I smiled reading your comment. Greetings to you in Texas 👍🍻
Thank you so much Danny. Wise words… 👍🏼🙏🏽
Absolute 🔥🔥🔥 brother.
Thanks man 🍻👍
@@paulstaffordcook8799 And I’m with you. Also not a big “friends guy”. Work, time with my wife and family and my music is about all I need to be happy. Thanks (to you and the Mrs.) for a great video.
thanks for the input and i resonate with the bit about not being a “hang out guy”
this is really difficult with other guys in my circle as time goes on i feel like going out is a chore, doesnt result in happiness and the worst part being less time with a guitar in hand
Yeah, exactly! Couldn’t have summarized it better myself. 😊
Great playing!
Thanks Ian
WoW. I’m impressed Paul. I like your lovely wife, Rachel, a lot. You make a very nice couple and look harmonious, surely complementary. I’m quite like you : not a friendship guy. Have a nice life with your family. Cheers and thanks a lot for your playing. 🙏🙂
Thank you Oliver, what a lovely comment! Cheers to you 🍻
brilliant playing...is that an actual metronome in the backing track? I love P90s...wonderful tone!
Thanks Greg. My loop pedal also has an in-built drum machine (the NUX JTC Drum & Loop Pro). So i selected the click track as opposed to a drum beat 😊
Thank you Paul. Just what I needed after a week in the pit. Best wishes and good health to you and your family from Frank in Glasgow 👍🎸
Thanks Frank, enjoy your weekend 👍
Wha..beautiful phrasing and tone
Thanks man, appreciated 🍻
Dang! That blues was smokin’!