Ask ZOEL A Question: JB's Guitars

In this first episode of "Ask ZOEL A Question", Widespread Panic's guitar tech Joel Byron begins to answer fans' gear-related questions starting with an in-depth look at John Bell's main guitars.
0:15 Introduction
1:01 Red Washburn HB35
3:45 Black Washburn HB35
6:58 Sunburst Washburn HB35
8:17 Joel's string change process
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JB's Guitars:
Washburn HB35
Pickups:
Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (Red)
Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro (Black)
Seymour Duncan Custom (Black)
Bridge:
Tonepros
Gotoh 510
Strings:
D'Addario EJ21
Fret conditioner:
Gorgomyte
Nut lubricant:
D'Addario Lubrikit
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Presented by Joel Byron
Produced by Joel Byron and Matt DeCamp
Shot & Edited by Matt DeCamp

[@williamtyler7942]

Thank you Joel!!!!!

[@johnthomas9466]

Finally a real rundown!!! thank you so very much .
The magic behind the three night stand in Huntsville Alabama at the Orion was something to behold,is there anything that was done differently as far as acoustics go or was it just business as usual?

[@joshcobb7392]

What happened to JB’s natural colored Washburn he-35. He used it around the 2000’s and I believe panic in the streets.

[@themicdfiles1865]

I've always liked what you guys have done with the used strings. I finally got the wine red HB-35...I've wanted that guitar for as long as I can remember. Great video. I'm sitting here looking at my pile of Ernie Ball strings...I didn't realized JB played 12's...I have 8, 9,, 10 and 11's, so I guess I'll throw the 11's on there when it's time, just put 10-46 on the other day. I think that sunburst was what JB was playing the first time I saw them some 25 years ago. Good stuff, Zoel.

[@televisioneyes]

I call them the Red, Black & Golden Beauties!! 🎸 Haha... Miss seeing ya in action, Joel!!

[@neeljacobs]

Always knew JB had brass nuts . . .

[@alfredbooth4875]

What is JB's connection to Washburn Guitars? Why does he prefer hollow body guitars compared to solid bodies?
Has JB every used a Rickenbacker guitar during a Panic show? I thought I saw him use one around 2001.Thanks

[@spuddougherty7860]

Man!..This is so interesting and I barely know what he's talking about. 🤘🎸🎶🎸🎼🎵

[@lukefish9443]

I’ll click on anything to do with JB
Edit- oh and turn JB up! 🎸🙏🏽😀

[@MrTopdogger]

please address the claim that JB abuses Washburns

[@widespreadpanic]

We categorically deny these spurious allegations!

[@hunternewton8216]

So the magic just comes out of those holes on the front?

[@seanbell4258]

Great video...ps u crushed it w JB @ Hannahs this year...fantastic...esp mystic eyes...peace

[@rdb5670]

For the life of me, we should hear the tone of that guitar, not just chorus, bring BACK THE STRAT

[@goldiecob]

You seem like you've done this a time or two...