Thanks for checking out our list! In case you missed them, check out the other videos in this series: Top 10 Les Paul Riffs: bit.ly/3pZmAu9 Top 10 Strat Riffs: bit.ly/3gsvrkY Top 10 Tele Riffs: bit.ly/3vzrvDk
Me watching the top strat licks: man, I should get a new strat Me watching the top tele licks: man, I should get a tele Me watching the top ES licks: man, I should get an ES Dude, you're killing me
As a few of you have pointed out already, it was indeed “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” in the honourable mentions, not “Paperback Writer”. A little editing glitch there, but we hope you enjoy the selections, regardless! What other picks would you have made for the Top 10? 👌
True, but now u got me thinking that's a double entry, not just a wrong title, i.e. Paperback Writer is indeed on George's 335? If so another top 10 contender here!
A notable omission is the riff of I'm Going Home by Ten Years After, especially the performance in Woodstock! Legendary, one of the first shredders in rock! Please do also 10 best riffs on Gretsch and on SuperStrats (Ibanez, Eddi's Frankenstein guitar, Jacksons, Kramer, etc...)
I was a bit surprised not to see anything by Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues, an outstanding guitarist who was almost exclusively a 335 player in his heyday. "Story in Your Eyes" is a great riff and would have been a good choice.
I’m not sure if it was recorded with an ES, but the video for, and lots of live performances of Lazy Eye by Silversun Pickups, their frontman, Brian Aubert, plays an ES. I imagine he records with one as well. It may be a bit on the modern side, but for me and plenty of folks my age, that was such an iconic guitar part, and really opened a lot of eyes to what’s possible on the instrument
I was thinking Ten Years After with the blistering version of I'm Going Home at Woodstock. Of course it wasn't a radio player or anything...but man was that an iconic performance with an ES-Series.
Dude where's the Boom Boom riff by John Lee Hooker on Epiphone Sheraton he played ? The song was the reason why i started to play guitar :D He even said its Gibson on Steroids.
Thank you, Jack, for including Anthem. When I saw there was an "ES" video, I immediately thought of Alex Lifeson, and as I began going through songs in my head, Anthem rose to the top. I panicked for a second when you played Working Man at the beginning. But I was rewarded with Anthem a few minutes later. And thanks again for the Music Man Albert Lee MM90 video you did last summer. It sold me on the guitar, and I've been loving mine since December of last year.
I love that you picked 'Anthem' by Rush, and also the little bit from 'Working Man' in the intro. Bravo. Lifeson doesn't get enough credit for his early riffing.
I think the reason he made this video was just so he could play c&a. Such fun to play. Slide Away was composed on a Les Paul but I'm not sure about recording.
Bill Nelson, George Thorogood, Alvin Lee, and Steve Howe… I really did love this though. Lots of great playing in all your collection videos. Looking forward to the Gretsch, SG and the Flying V.
Bad to the Bone: George Thorogood on his ES-125. Also, you're pretty safe with most Foo Fighters songs; Dave had his Trini Lopez before the Foos and used on every album.
Most people don’t realize that one of the most distinctive riffs of the mid 70s was actually recorded on an ES. This would be the guitar master Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser laying down the Blue Öyster Cult hit “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” on a Gibson ES-175. This certainly deserves an honorable mention as the riff is iconic. Buck Dharma at the time was I. Transition from his SGs to a custom Stratocaster and Les Paul during this period of the mid 70s. These he had in the studio, but the hit song released as a single and on the Agents of Fortune album was recorded using a ES-175 borrowed from producer Murray Krugman and run through a Music Man 410 combo amp in the studio. Just an interesting bit of rock legend trivia that illustrates you just never know when an ES will find its way into many fabulous riffs over the decades. 💪🏻🎸🤘🏻
Yes, good *Beatles* song, just wrong title. Actually you should of Played " _Paperback Writer_ " as well. It also has a great riff. *John Lennon* called the song " _Son of Day Tripper_ " 🤣
Well done Jack, great fun. Apart from being very versatile a 335 style guitar can be loved for the sheer beauty. An iconic shape that looks classy in any colour!
Johnny B. Goode definitely deserves the number one spot, it’s one of my all-time favourite riffs and really defined how rock music would change over the decades. As for another one of these, how about Top SG, Explorer, Firebird, Flying V, Gretsch or Rickenbacker riffs?
I know neither are even in same conversation as iconic guitars like the ES, Tele, Strat, LP or SG, BUT I would love to see similar videos for soloist-style guitars and PRS guitars. Great vids!
A very good list and no question Johnny B Good is the number 1 riff! Where I think you miss out is Alvin Lee playing Going Home or Love to Change the World. When I saw him play at Woodstock I traded in my SG for a ES. Chuck Berry, Beatles and Clapton had me leaning that way but Alvin was the tipping point for me. He was iconic and very influential for us baby boomer ES players. I find the ES more versatile and more comfortable to play than a SG or Les Paul.
Totally agree. Love like a man, iconic riff. Good morning little schoolgirl, etc. perhaps this lad might have struggled to play the I’m Going Home riff on this video?
Well done once again !! Totally on board with #1. Where would we be without it :) Honorable mention,,,one originally written by Chuck Berry but covered by Edgar Winter's "White Trash" for Roadwork Live.. Back In The USA, Rick Derringer bringing the goods for the intro and kick ass solos as well. I believe he was playing the same ES 345 he used in The McCoys for Hang On Sloopy when he was like 16. Hey, another honorable mention ;)
awesome video! I believe it will help you a lot if you tag the amp and fx pedals used in the demos. Your channel, beside the dedicated videos, is a gem to hear Maz18 in action combined with so many fantastic gear.
Wonderful series; I could watch you play all day! To me, the 335 is the ultimate guitar; after trying out everything under the sun, this is the guitar I’ve settled with.
Great selections! Thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks! If you want to expand the list, I'll suggest another of my faves: "LovelyTo See You Again" by the Moody Blues. Justin Hayward played many iconic riffs on his 335 with the Moodies, but LTSYA is a standout.
Funny. I commented about how Alvin Lee was missing before reading all the other comments saying Alvin Lee should have been on the list. Alvin was underrated and one of the best ever.
What I like most about this top 10 is that many of the selections (No.1 being the most notable exception, of course) are not coomonly associated with the ES because the artists were less well known/less televised at the time they wrote and first played those iconic riffs, so they will come as a shock to many. Such a versatile instrument.
Sometimes, when I don‘t have any idea what to practice next, I just watch a few random videos of you and try to pick up some of these, absolutely georgious played riffs that you do. You‘re so damn professional! Thank you and keep up the great work!!
Cool choices and great playing as ever. I particularly enjoyed the Epiphone Casino sound. Just to point out that in the honourable mentions section you played ‘I want you (she’s so heavy)’ but the on-screen annotation tagged it as ‘Paperback Writer’, which is another great riff for sure.
Alvin Lee . . I'm Going Home George and John . . And Your Bird Can Sing Eric Clapton . . Crossroads Tony Hicks . . Look Through Any Window Steve Howe . . I've Seen All Good People (Album version of course on which Steve really rocked out on his ES-345!) John Lennon . . The Ballad of John and Yoko Those are my Top 6 ES moments
Hi Jack, one of my favourite ES users is Bill Nelson of Be-Bop Deluxe. He used a '345' during the band's early years and, for me, hit their heights with 'Sunburst Finish'. If you're not familiar, try the two opening tracks Fair Exchange and Heavenly Homes. They're definitely honourable mentions. Cheers.
Yeah- my first thought. There were some great riffs on the live album. I still listen to it. I saw him live a couple of times and he’s still in the list of most interesting and creative players from that era.
Without doubt the number one riff was completely deserving of its place and you played it brilliantly! Worth noting there was a documentary a while back where Keith Richards was playing guitar for Chuck Berry and Chuck was giving him such a hard time for not playing that opening riff perfectly, so well done Jack!
@Peach Guitars, great video! One thing to edit...you've put 'Paperback Writer' as the title when Jack is playing 'I Want You (She's So Heavy)'. - Loving the Top 10 Riff series, thank you.
Kept expecting to hear Sunshine of Your Love. Was one of the first riffs that I just "had" to learn when I picked up guitar. Now I read that it may have been recorded using The Fool despite Clapton's use of a 335 at RAH. Either way, it's still one of the best riffs in history.
@@andrewpappas9311 The 335 was definitely NOT used for Crossroads on Wheel On Fire. It was the SG. The 335 was only used with Cream for the last Royal Albert show and maybe the recording session for Badge
@@rhye999 Okay, I know that it was on the Royal Albert Hall show but if he actually recorded Crossroads with his SG then that's also cool. Thanks for letting me know
Years ago, when I discovered the band YES, it was the 1st time that I'd seen a "Rock" guitarist playing a semi-hollow, "Jazz" guitar. When he was a youngster, Steve Howe of YES was given a GIBSON ES-175 by his Auntie. He has played it in YES as well as on his solo albums. It is so precious to him that when he flies, he does NOT check it with the baggage. Instead, he purchases a ticket for it so it can sit in the seat beside him! 🥰
@@marygaleac I had the same idea as Ian and expected it on this list, but you'er right, he normally plays WMTRI on an SG. One of my favourite riffs; so simple, but so affective.
Great video and lick selection for those wonderful “es” style guitars! (I see this is at least a year old so I’m sure somebody pointed out the “Paperback Writer” mis-label.) Keep ‘em coming!
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That's not how you play josie.
Me watching the top strat licks: man, I should get a new strat
Me watching the top tele licks: man, I should get a tele
Me watching the top ES licks: man, I should get an ES
Dude, you're killing me
Ha Ha yeah right
@@paulcowart3174 It's almost like this guys sells guitars... Oh wait, he does. And does it pretty well, I might say.
Right. He needs to stop.
Their plan is working, then. Bwahahahaha!
This is awsome
As a few of you have pointed out already, it was indeed “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” in the honourable mentions, not “Paperback Writer”. A little editing glitch there, but we hope you enjoy the selections, regardless!
What other picks would you have made for the Top 10? 👌
True, but now u got me thinking that's a double entry, not just a wrong title, i.e. Paperback Writer is indeed on George's 335? If so another top 10 contender here!
A notable omission is the riff of I'm Going Home by Ten Years After, especially the performance in Woodstock! Legendary, one of the first shredders in rock! Please do also 10 best riffs on Gretsch and on SuperStrats (Ibanez, Eddi's Frankenstein guitar, Jacksons, Kramer, etc...)
I was a bit surprised not to see anything by Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues, an outstanding guitarist who was almost exclusively a 335 player in his heyday. "Story in Your Eyes" is a great riff and would have been a good choice.
I’m not sure if it was recorded with an ES, but the video for, and lots of live performances of Lazy Eye by Silversun Pickups, their frontman, Brian Aubert, plays an ES. I imagine he records with one as well.
It may be a bit on the modern side, but for me and plenty of folks my age, that was such an iconic guitar part, and really opened a lot of eyes to what’s possible on the instrument
Yes! Very much appreciated and enjoyed by me! Great work as always! 🙂👍
I was thinking Ten Years After with the blistering version of I'm Going Home at Woodstock. Of course it wasn't a radio player or anything...but man was that an iconic performance with an ES-Series.
Keep these videos coming Jack!!!...SGs, Firebirds, Flying V, Exploreres, Jaguars, Jazzmasters, Rickenbackers, Gretsches, etc. Love what ya doing
Yes would love to hear a Rickenbacker video
PRSs too!!!
Jazzmaster please
The Thrill Is Gone-B.B King
Eric Johnson - Cliffs of Dover, yes it was on a 335 (most of the studio recording). ❤️
really? always thought he used strat
Gibson should put out a signature EJ 335.
Cliffs of Dover was recorded with a 335. Also, I would add Crossroads by Cream
Crossroads was likely his SG
The version on Wheels of fire was the fool SG. The Albert hall recording was ES 335.
Very enjoyable. I realise you can’t include everyone but Alvin Lee of Ten Years After would have been great to be included.
Glad to see Freddie King mentioned as he's often overlooked now a days.
One you forgot was the iconic I'm going home by Alvin Lee and Ten Years After!
Wicked lick in “Fooled Around and Fell in Love”. You can really hear the wood in the guitar in that one.
Dude where's the Boom Boom riff by John Lee Hooker on Epiphone Sheraton he played ? The song was the reason why i started to play guitar :D He even said its Gibson on Steroids.
R.I.P. Alvin Lee and his iconic ES. So many epic Riffs. May you listen to Love Like a Man or the whole album Rocket Fuel!
I totally second that! Alvin Lee is the most iconic ES player of all times for me.
Definitely would’ve added one of his Woodstock riffs.
Maybe this lad wouldn’t be able to play them?
Thank you, Jack, for including Anthem. When I saw there was an "ES" video, I immediately thought of Alex Lifeson, and as I began going through songs in my head, Anthem rose to the top. I panicked for a second when you played Working Man at the beginning. But I was rewarded with Anthem a few minutes later. And thanks again for the Music Man Albert Lee MM90 video you did last summer. It sold me on the guitar, and I've been loving mine since December of last year.
I love that you picked 'Anthem' by Rush, and also the little bit from 'Working Man' in the intro. Bravo. Lifeson doesn't get enough credit for his early riffing.
Yeah, he’s such a great player but sadly gets overshadowed by Geddy Lee and Neil Peart
Love Lifeson outstanding rhythm guitarist.
OMG! Please, Ten years after, I'm going home. Great Alvin Lee.
Many thanks for these great guitar "riff" videos, absolute magic, and keep up the great playing! Love these.
So glad you played Anthem. Too many people haven't heard that tune.
Agreed. It really is an underappreciated gem of a song
Some interesting choices here. The tone on that cigarettes and alcohol riff was awesome.
I think the reason he made this video was just so he could play c&a. Such fun to play. Slide Away was composed on a Les Paul but I'm not sure about recording.
Bill Nelson, George Thorogood, Alvin Lee, and Steve Howe… I really did love this though. Lots of great playing in all your collection videos. Looking forward to the Gretsch, SG and the Flying V.
ES-335 / 345 / 355: the most versatile guitars ever - sounds great in any genre, so comfortable to play, and an absolute beautiful design!
After watching all the vids in this series, I just have 1 thing to say, “Damn son! You got chops!” Great job!
Bad to the Bone: George Thorogood on his ES-125. Also, you're pretty safe with most Foo Fighters songs; Dave had his Trini Lopez before the Foos and used on every album.
Most people don’t realize that one of the most distinctive riffs of the mid 70s was actually recorded on an ES. This would be the guitar master Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser laying down the Blue Öyster Cult hit “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” on a Gibson ES-175. This certainly deserves an honorable mention as the riff is iconic.
Buck Dharma at the time was I. Transition from his SGs to a custom Stratocaster and Les Paul during this period of the mid 70s. These he had in the studio, but the hit song released as a single and on the Agents of Fortune album was recorded using a ES-175 borrowed from producer Murray Krugman and run through a Music Man 410 combo amp in the studio.
Just an interesting bit of rock legend trivia that illustrates you just never know when an ES will find its way into many fabulous riffs over the decades. 💪🏻🎸🤘🏻
THANK U! that riff is easily # 1
@@KyZhoülNo the Johnny B. Good riff will never be beat. Though I am a big B.O.C. fan, gonna see them 12 28 23, can't wait
Thanks for that! I was a huge BOC fan and idolised Buck at school.
I'm thinking "Crossroads " was played on Clapton's red 335.
Might be wrong, but I believe the studio version was recorded on The Fool SG
TEN YEARS AFTER GOING HOME Should have made the top ten bro!!!!!!
Wonderful examples, well played!
The Paperback Writer riff, though, was actually
I Want You (She’s So Heavy).
Terrific range of ES- guitars!
👍👍👍👍👍
Yes, good *Beatles* song, just wrong title. Actually you should of Played " _Paperback Writer_ " as well. It also has a great riff.
*John Lennon* called the song " _Son of Day Tripper_ " 🤣
Alvin Lee of Ten Years After - "I'd Love to Change the World." Absolutely incredible. Should be in the top three.
Well done Jack, great fun. Apart from being very versatile a 335 style guitar can be loved for the sheer beauty. An iconic shape that looks classy in any colour!
Johnny B. Goode definitely deserves the number one spot, it’s one of my all-time favourite riffs and really defined how rock music would change over the decades. As for another one of these, how about Top SG, Explorer, Firebird, Flying V, Gretsch or Rickenbacker riffs?
Johnny B. Goode wasn't recorded on an ES guitar. It was a larger Jazz box. Chuck hadn't switched to ES guitars at that point.
@@thewickedwizard He did use a Gibson ES-350T for a bunch of his '50s recordings before switching to the 355 in the 60s
I know neither are even in same conversation as iconic guitars like the ES, Tele, Strat, LP or SG, BUT I would love to see similar videos for soloist-style guitars and PRS guitars. Great vids!
Bernard butler(suede)- animal nitrate is one of the great riffs played on a 335 in my opinion
I'll definitely second that. I was torn between Animal Nitrate and Metal Mickey.
A very good list and no question Johnny B Good is the number 1 riff! Where I think you miss out is Alvin Lee playing Going Home or Love to Change the World. When I saw him play at Woodstock I traded in my SG for a ES. Chuck Berry, Beatles and Clapton had me leaning that way but Alvin was the tipping point for me. He was iconic and very influential for us baby boomer ES players. I find the ES more versatile and more comfortable to play than a SG or Les Paul.
Totally agree. Love like a man, iconic riff. Good morning little schoolgirl, etc. perhaps this lad might have struggled to play the I’m Going Home riff on this video?
Just bought a used 345 '59 Historic Burst yesterday - definitely the perfect video for me right now!
Well done once again !! Totally on board with #1. Where would we be without it :)
Honorable mention,,,one originally written by Chuck Berry but covered by Edgar Winter's "White Trash" for Roadwork Live..
Back In The USA, Rick Derringer bringing the goods for the intro and kick ass solos as well.
I believe he was playing the same ES 345 he used in The McCoys for Hang On Sloopy when he was like 16.
Hey, another honorable mention ;)
Great, great selections.
Nice job Sir.
Alvin Lee 10 years after , choo choo mama, Rock and roll music to the world.
please do a "top 10 Ibanez rg riffs" of all time... great series by the way
awesome video! I believe it will help you a lot if you tag the amp and fx pedals used in the demos. Your channel, beside the dedicated videos, is a gem to hear Maz18 in action combined with so many fantastic gear.
I’m kind of thinking Izzy Stradlin should have at least got an honourable mention. Great video as always 👍
Agreed. A true rhythmist who cut a track uniquely everytime.
Izzy & the Ju Ju Hounds👍👍😃😃
Hideaway by Freddie King. Originally recorded on a Les Paul, but all the live recordings were ES.
Wonderful series; I could watch you play all day! To me, the 335 is the ultimate guitar; after trying out everything under the sun, this is the guitar I’ve settled with.
16:28 "paperback writer" should be "I want you/she's so heavy"
But jack played PW on the introduction?
Great selections! Thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks! If you want to expand the list, I'll suggest another of my faves: "LovelyTo See You Again" by the Moody Blues. Justin Hayward played many iconic riffs on his 335 with the Moodies, but LTSYA is a standout.
The tone. 😊
also Story In Your Eyes
Funny. I commented about how Alvin Lee was missing before reading all the other comments saying Alvin Lee should have been on the list. Alvin was underrated and one of the best ever.
Black Night and Child in Time were played on ES335 too. Also Speed King.
Clapton: Sunshine of Your Love, Crossroads.
Sunshine was probably the SG but Crossroads was definitely the 335.
I was listening to this while puttin around. And you could fool some people .holy hell. Quite a few of thoes songs, the tone was dead on. Well done
What I like most about this top 10 is that many of the selections (No.1 being the most notable exception, of course) are not coomonly associated with the ES because the artists were less well known/less televised at the time they wrote and first played those iconic riffs, so they will come as a shock to many. Such a versatile instrument.
Sometimes, when I don‘t have any idea what to practice next, I just watch a few random videos of you and try to pick up some of these, absolutely georgious played riffs that you do. You‘re so damn professional! Thank you and keep up the great work!!
My #1 would be "Crossroads" by Cream. I would also include "I'd Love To Change The World" by Ten Years After.
Cool choices and great playing as ever. I particularly enjoyed the Epiphone Casino sound. Just to point out that in the honourable mentions section you played ‘I want you (she’s so heavy)’ but the on-screen annotation tagged it as ‘Paperback Writer’, which is another great riff for sure.
Great playing! Nail the tones. Cheers!
Absolutely amazing playing and great videos all round. I need a 335 now !
Wonderful, brother watched every minute. Absolutely fantastic thank you very much
Alvin Lee . . I'm Going Home
George and John . . And Your Bird Can Sing
Eric Clapton . . Crossroads
Tony Hicks . . Look Through Any Window
Steve Howe . . I've Seen All Good People (Album version of course on which Steve really rocked out on his ES-345!)
John Lennon . . The Ballad of John and Yoko
Those are my Top 6 ES moments
George John and Paul played guitar on and your birds can sing. George And Paul played the unison guitar parts just in different octaves.
Cant think more of a signature ES riff then "thrill is gone"
Crazy good, loved the addition of Steely Dan ….. eloquently expressed throughout!
Hi Jack, one of my favourite ES users is Bill Nelson of Be-Bop Deluxe. He used a '345' during the band's early years and, for me, hit their heights with 'Sunburst Finish'. If you're not familiar, try the two opening tracks Fair Exchange and Heavenly Homes. They're definitely honourable mentions. Cheers.
Yeah- my first thought. There were some great riffs on the live album. I still listen to it. I saw him live a couple of times and he’s still in the list of most interesting and creative players from that era.
Sleep That Burns
Riff on 16:45 is not from Paperback Writer. It is from ."I Want you(She's so Heavy)
Very informative video as always! Pls the top ten sg riffs. Thx I think its a must...
Brilliant. Well done. Might have had ALvin Lee in there but great list!
When you chose Badge you chose wisely, well done! Great playing, you have serious skills!
Great list! But didn’t BBKing play an ES-335?
Cool list, thx for posting, I missed Larry Carlton’s Bubble Shuffle, an outstanding ES335 riff
16:29 it ain't «Paperback Writer», you're actually playing «I Want You (She's So Heavy)»
Really? I thought it was Octopus Garden 😝
How do you mention Johnny Marr, but not include any of his ES335 riffs??
Without doubt the number one riff was completely deserving of its place and you played it brilliantly! Worth noting there was a documentary a while back where Keith Richards was playing guitar for Chuck Berry and Chuck was giving him such a hard time for not playing that opening riff perfectly, so well done Jack!
John Lee Hooker was brilliant with his basic riffs of blues on his ES
I vote you as the most versatile guitarist of all time Jack ! Great job!
@Peach Guitars, great video! One thing to edit...you've put 'Paperback Writer' as the title when Jack is playing 'I Want You (She's So Heavy)'. - Loving the Top 10 Riff series, thank you.
Wonderful voyage;thx a lot!I´m a 335 x fan!
RUSH ANTHEM WAS INCREDIBLE!!! Excellent job sir!!
Good post. My Grote 335 de-tuned to my old school-mate, Michael Hedges tuning, I'm a happy camper.
Don't think you played Paperback Writer quite right! LOL
:) I want you (she's so heavy) - but Paperback Writer is another great ES Riff as well...
And did he play "Day Tripper" during the Intro only?!
I guess that paperback was more of a hardcover .... 😄
@@VictorGonzalez-gk1nr 😂👍🏼
Who cares, you knew what he was playing and that’s the point, you perfect guitarist
Awesome video. But what about, going home, by ten years after!!??
Wonderful playing.
Great series Jack. The Top 10 SG Guitar Riffs of All Time next please.
All black sabbath and acdc
@@Jacobfreakintimes You say that like it's a bad thing.
@@lmpinto1977 it's definitely not :)
@@JacobfreakintimesSabbath, ACDC, and some CREAM
so good, i think you have just demonstrated the es could actually rule them all! some beautiful guitars and some beautiful playing!!
Hey TH-cam….if you were wondering, that amp and cabinet are from Cleveland, OH’s own Dr. Z Amps. They sound seriously amazing when paired with a 335.
I could watch you play all day! Very inspiring....
Kept expecting to hear Sunshine of Your Love. Was one of the first riffs that I just "had" to learn when I picked up guitar. Now I read that it may have been recorded using The Fool despite Clapton's use of a 335 at RAH. Either way, it's still one of the best riffs in history.
Yeah, Clapton did use his Fool SG on Sunshine and a majority of the Disraeli Gears album and his ES-335 was on Crossroads from Wheel On Fire
@@andrewpappas9311 The 335 was definitely NOT used for Crossroads on Wheel On Fire. It was the SG. The 335 was only used with Cream for the last Royal Albert show and maybe the recording session for Badge
@@rhye999 Okay, I know that it was on the Royal Albert Hall show but if he actually recorded Crossroads with his SG then that's also cool. Thanks for letting me know
Love these Top 10 vids! Well done 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 When is the Top 10 Jazzmaster/Jaguar/Offset vid dropping 😃😃😃
What a great video and what gorgeous guitars. Could you list the specific models of ES guitars played in this video?
Nice you mentioned Freddie King and also Soundgarden. Great video..
Anything that Dwight Yoakam does with his “Dwight Trash” Elitist Casino from “3 Pears” onwards is excellent
B.B. King's Sweet 16 opening was THE reason I bought an ES-335.
And, Sweet little Angel !
Great playing!
paint it black was played on an electric sitar by Brian Jones. Where is Alvin Lee and Ten Years After with "Goin Home"
Despite being known for his use of the Fender Stratocaster, Eric Johnson played Cliffs of Dover with an ES335 guitar mostly.
nice chops dude. great vid.
Fantastic job on these videos, thank you
I love these top 10 Riffs videos..keep em coming!.
Years ago, when I discovered the band YES, it was the 1st time that I'd seen a "Rock" guitarist playing a semi-hollow, "Jazz" guitar.
When he was a youngster, Steve Howe of YES was given a GIBSON ES-175 by his Auntie. He has played it in YES as well as on his solo albums. It is so precious to him that when he flies, he does NOT check it with the baggage. Instead, he purchases a ticket for it so it can sit in the seat beside him! 🥰
Alvin Lee's intro of " Going Home " (TYA).
I’m pretty sure “When My Train pulls In” by Gary Clark Jr is another great example. Great playing as always.
Does he not play that on a SG?? Seen a couple of concerts with him doing it with the SG…
@@marygaleac I had the same idea as Ian and expected it on this list, but you'er right, he normally plays WMTRI on an SG. One of my favourite riffs; so simple, but so affective.
Played on Gibson SG. Otherwise he plays several P90s guitars including his Casinos.
A Casino is not exactly an ES, even though it is pretty similar to the 330's
@@gratao25 You mean the 330 is similar to the Casino, which fast first or more successful. Give Epiphone some credit.
Great video and lick selection for those wonderful “es” style guitars! (I see this is at least a year old so I’m sure somebody pointed out the “Paperback Writer” mis-label.) Keep ‘em coming!
what bout that brit band with the song Inside?
That was played on a Gibson Trini Lopez I believe.
that epiphone riviera was stunning, definitely on my check list of guitars i need to own