How to make your guitar sound better ... with Paul Gilbert.

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  • Paul Gilbert talks about installing a DiMarzio The Tone Zone and Air Zone in the 1978 Ibanez Iceman guitar that he bought on Reverb.
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    The Paul Gilbert Rock Guitar School at Artistworks
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  • @billhillard
    @billhillard ปีที่แล้ว +123

    How to make your guitar sound better with Paul Gilbert?! 1. Have Paul Gilbert play it. There is no number 2. 😁

    • @UnboundOdysseus
      @UnboundOdysseus ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Alternately (1a?):
      Q: “How do you make any guitar sound better?”
      A: BE Paul Gilbert !

    • @sparkyguitar0058
      @sparkyguitar0058 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I came to say the same thing. My guitar always sounds like me. Not good not bad just....ME.

  • @know_juan_special6365
    @know_juan_special6365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the look of double cream pickups. Especially in a cream bound guitar. Great choice Paul!
    Looks awesome!!!
    Sounds awesome!!
    😉👍🏻

  • @gretchenmenn
    @gretchenmenn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Paul is a gift to the guitar community. 🤘🙇🏼‍♀️

  • @UnboundOdysseus
    @UnboundOdysseus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Paul Gilbert is just ridiculously good.

  • @Barracuda007
    @Barracuda007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    those cream covers make the guitar look so much better too!

  • @rodbelding9523
    @rodbelding9523 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Something about cream pickups in a guitar with cream binding is just super appealing visually.

  • @gtb5216
    @gtb5216 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    How to make your guitar sound better; hand it to Paul Gilbert!!

  • @rich068
    @rich068 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Paul Gilbert is the Jeff Goldblum of shred.

  • @cudapaul957
    @cudapaul957 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn can you imagine selling your guitar and have THIS GUY come to your place to pick it up ,... oh man best day ever!! ;)

  • @stricknine8623
    @stricknine8623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Paul Gilbert is as good as anyone and more gifted than most.
    He is a great teacher and a pleasant person and cool dude.

  • @troypaskert685
    @troypaskert685 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Paul Gilbert is a gift to anyone with a heart and soul.

  • @implayingsomebass4753
    @implayingsomebass4753 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Paul is simply the absolute best. Amazing player and what a personality... His enthusiasm is always inspiring.

  • @a-nus
    @a-nus ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wish Paul would do a podcast, he's a great talker and I'm sure he's got a lot of stories

    • @martenpine245
      @martenpine245 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hell, I'd never leave this chair if he did!
      But until then.....Play this vid on 75% speed and Paul sounds like Christopher Walken lol

  • @xeroblade012
    @xeroblade012 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When he did the whole run on clean tone. Unreal.

  • @uranusoyster1108
    @uranusoyster1108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    OMG ! This is great, if you could do the same with all Dimarzio pickups it would be awesome, won't have to be all famous players either. I think people will really appreciate having a database of Dimarzio sounds by Dimarzio.

    • @These_go_to_eleven_1959
      @These_go_to_eleven_1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree! 👍 as a Dimarzio user/fan would love to see that happen!

    • @ilmisxx2
      @ilmisxx2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be extremely expensive and kind of pointless

    • @castleanthrax1833
      @castleanthrax1833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ilmisxx2 Yeah, cause no advertising ever improves sales.

    • @t3hgir
      @t3hgir ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@castleanthrax1833 I think DiMarzio advertises themselves quite nicely with players like Steve Morse, John Petrucci , Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Billy Sheehan, etc.. :)

    • @crash921
      @crash921 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve never understood why they don’t have a sound sample library for their pickups

  • @thejonathandoan
    @thejonathandoan ปีที่แล้ว +6

    For me, there are few guitarists who rival the joy and plethora of stank faces than Paul Gilbert. Not only is he a master, he is a hoot to watch! Love this video.

  • @user-kv4ct4qm2y
    @user-kv4ct4qm2y 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ive just watched Paul use the whammy bar more in 2 minutes than all of his concerts and instructional videos. Rock on Paul. Branch out. Paul is the man.

  • @fasteddievh2072
    @fasteddievh2072 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can never get enough Paul Gilbert. Although I never met him personally, he comes off as the most personable and “down to earth” of all the Guitar Gods. He manages to not only shred but also plays with so much “soul”. Please keep the PG content coming!!!

  • @freddylive3597
    @freddylive3597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    .. always good to hear Paul.

  • @unicogirone
    @unicogirone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A big THANK YOU to DiMarzio for all the wiring diagrams that posted on the official website.
    Paul is a fantastic genius, thank you for existing.

  • @clayearth8287
    @clayearth8287 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr. Gilbert, I'm 59 yrs old. Many influences to name pre 70s to post 90s. You are the best teacher and player I have come across....all times brother. All times!! That speaks volumes

  • @BA99253
    @BA99253 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Living legend.

  • @mikeseadorf4952
    @mikeseadorf4952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love my Tone Zones & Air Nortons!! Thanks again Paul for turning me onto these pickups!! 🤘🤘🤘

    • @These_go_to_eleven_1959
      @These_go_to_eleven_1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What surprised me here is that PG uses the air zone in the neck and not the air norton?
      I prefer the Air norton in the neck of the two.

  • @cooperst765
    @cooperst765 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phenomenal as always brother! You never cease to inspire me.

  • @albertlopez2237
    @albertlopez2237 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Back in the 90s who ever thought Paul Gilbert could look so nerdy he'd make it look cool.

  • @damonstewart70
    @damonstewart70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    TONE ZONE my FAVORITE pickup. Man I LOVE ALL DIMARZIO

    • @These_go_to_eleven_1959
      @These_go_to_eleven_1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍 It is a great p'u! I prefer using it with only a 1 meg volume pot and no tone knobs.
      There is a guy here on YT that demo's old Marshalls and does amp mods named Michael RT
      and he turned me onto using the 1 meg in place of the standard 500K pot.

  • @Obxhatman
    @Obxhatman ปีที่แล้ว

    Paul , you sir are an amazing influence and an artist with a special gift of gab. You genuinely sound as if you love life to the fullest. Rock on brother

  • @TheOneTrueSpLiT
    @TheOneTrueSpLiT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This just made my day. PG - never change, you super-duper shreddy dude. Now, play us some more.

  • @MichaelKirbyMusic86
    @MichaelKirbyMusic86 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always so inspirational!

  • @danmcalester1716
    @danmcalester1716 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn! That tone is just phenomenal!

  • @tylerarrigoni7700
    @tylerarrigoni7700 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems to be one of the coolest guys in rock... He always makes me want to play with his enthusiasm for the craft

  • @TheMeJustMe75
    @TheMeJustMe75 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can't help but smile when you hear him play. It also makes you realize how good he is, period. DiMardio pickups, each pickup has it's own solar system of sound.

  • @user-kp7ls7ml1h
    @user-kp7ls7ml1h 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks so much for sharing nice to see PG on youtube

  • @SCOTT-ki3ve
    @SCOTT-ki3ve ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul Gilbert is SOOOOO cool. I've been watching all of his you tube appearances. He plays amazing, he's hilarious and gives so many tips

  • @FurtiveSkeptical
    @FurtiveSkeptical ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jeez, look at him....
    Having absolutely all the fun.
    ✌️

  • @zeus-bx9xw
    @zeus-bx9xw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was well worth the watch.

  • @johnstitt2615
    @johnstitt2615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ole Man Gilberto is at it again.

  • @martysradioshow5979
    @martysradioshow5979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr PG sound tone getting nice and the speed still never fades

  • @valinhorn42
    @valinhorn42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul is always a joy to watch.
    I've been doing nearly the same mods on my guitars for years, too: Air Norton / Air Classic, individually switchable between series/parallel coils, blocking the tremolo system if there is one, and of course: swapping the volume and tone knobs around (thanks, Paul!) :D

  • @marstudios7879
    @marstudios7879 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul is amazing teacher.

  • @PittsburghTimeMachine
    @PittsburghTimeMachine ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Paul Gilbert is sort of the Jeff Goldblum of the guitar world.

  • @thorstentrabold8398
    @thorstentrabold8398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Guitar, Great Sound and a Great Playing 🤘🤘

  • @Imokyourok440
    @Imokyourok440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hooray for pickups!! I just got a green Gravity Storm bridge pickup! Love it!!❤️❤️

  • @neilmurphy7594
    @neilmurphy7594 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've got an RG7420 coming back in a few days with a TZ + AN + half-out-of-phase switch, and I'm so stoked. Really happy to find this video to get a preview!

    • @angusorvid8840
      @angusorvid8840 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Best pickup combo of all time. I've been using it for decades. I love it.

  • @martenpine245
    @martenpine245 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man that's awesome, I had a PGM back in the day and I loved it!
    Put a true floyd in it, stained the finger board a dark red and bunged a fred and a pro in it.
    It was my best mate from early 99 to 2002 when it was stolen from me....the DAY before i left for an interstate gig.
    Never got it back.
    I miss my old mate, but I really must thank you from the bottom of my dorky heart for inspiring me to love this shit so much, and for gifting the world with not only your chops sir; but also your character.

  • @GeoffSweet
    @GeoffSweet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounding stellar as always teach...

  • @joker57
    @joker57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Paul is a Gift everyday

  • @bazzingabomb
    @bazzingabomb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doesn't get any better than this....Paul Rocks!

  • @fredericadda
    @fredericadda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this guy since I discovered him with Mr Big in 1992.

  • @Exhul666
    @Exhul666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guitar Faces Gone Wild!
    Great video! Paul is always fun.

  • @dillavou444
    @dillavou444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I literally have a Tone Zone in the Bridge position of my own 1978 Ibanez Professional Scruggs signature! AMAZING!!!!!!

  • @joeydebellis300
    @joeydebellis300 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I met Paul back in 1987 at a guitar clinic he was demonstrating the ADA MP1.
    He was a super nice guy.

    • @angusorvid8840
      @angusorvid8840 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember when Paul and Bruce were using the ADA. I also met them about that time. I actually jammed with Jeff Martin when Racer X broke up. He was in another band for a while before he ended up replacing Eric Singer in Jake E. Lee's Badlands. Jeff had gone back to drums then, and he's just as great on drums as Scott Travis, who had also left Racer X to join Judas Priest, replacing Dave Holland. Jeff is a really cool guy. All the dudes in Racer X were good people. I just wish that band could have made it. But I think the issue was that for all the attention they got they never got a big label interested in them. Their music, although good, was not that special when it came to songwriting. Most of the songs were about beer, pussy and driving fast, and that wasn't going to set them apart. They also didn't have much of an image, and the music biz is, sadly, very shallow. But Racer did serve as a springboard for Paul getting Mr. Big together with Billy Sheehan who had just left David Lee Roth's band, for Bruce getting into The Scream with John Corabi, and John Alderete eventually forming Mars Volta and Scott joining Priest.

  • @robertacatanese1041
    @robertacatanese1041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad I got to see you a few days ago, Paul :D

  • @MrPrincebass99
    @MrPrincebass99 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Big....1988, opening for Rush in Dallas. So damn glad I saw y'all then. Paul, you are a siiiick guitarist. Some Zep for the solo on that gig....Kashmir, I think. 😮😮😮 Much appreciation for you, Billy, and Pat. So inspiring.

  • @johnskerlec9663
    @johnskerlec9663 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome demo. Thanks man. I've got an itch to get these into some of my guitars.

  • @GerryBlue
    @GerryBlue ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool guitar and great licks!

  • @These_go_to_eleven_1959
    @These_go_to_eleven_1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Most probably are not aware of this but the TONE ZONE was one of the last two remaining pu's
    left when Eddie Van halen was having Dimarzio pu's made for his EBMM sig guitar.
    He got down to what is now in the EBMM AXIS bridge spot and the TONE ZONE and could not decide so Steve lukather
    said pick that one pointing to the guitar that has the Custom wound EVH/AXIS p'u in it.
    Larry dimarzio really liked the p'u that did not get picked that day and later released it as "The Tone zone".
    The one that did get picked is only available on the EBMM guitar.

    • @angusorvid8840
      @angusorvid8840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've always loved the Tone Zone. I think I got my first Tone Zone at a Sam Ash in Hollywood, in blue. I had it popped into my single bucker Charvel and a couple weeks later rocked The Roxy with it. But I would not put a Tone Zone in a 24 scale like an Iceman or Les Paul. It really excels at beefing up strats. Great pickup. Paul's a terrific player. I saw him with Racer X many times in the late 80s.

    • @GeoffSweet
      @GeoffSweet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And I love them. Dimarzios best pickup set...

    • @t3hgir
      @t3hgir ปีที่แล้ว

      Tone Zone is great but I prefer the Steve's Special/Air Norton combo :D

  • @troygardiner6428
    @troygardiner6428 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been accumulating parts for my own 1977 Ibanez 2350 for a while now to do a similar electronics upgrade. Good to know Paul's following in my footsteps. I don't care if he finished his first, he's GOT money.

  • @patpolowyk6434
    @patpolowyk6434 ปีที่แล้ว

    I brought out my 1995 ps10 Iceman,out of sleep lol Great videos as always.

  • @SandBoy408
    @SandBoy408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the out of phase sound!!

  • @arronhartley2606
    @arronhartley2606 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Paul Gilbert you are my second favorite guitarist next to your former student Buckethead.

  • @montlejohnbojangles8937
    @montlejohnbojangles8937 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God that's a delightful tone. The Air Zone especially is just killer.

    • @angusorvid8840
      @angusorvid8840 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Air Zone is also a great bridge pup. That's what I would have put in the bridge of that Iceman, although I do love the Tone Zone. I just think the TZ works better in 25 scale strats, which is sort of what it was made for, to beef up thin sounding guitars, make them bigger and warmer. You can put an Air Zone in anything and it will sound great. I would also have put an Air Norton in the neck which is my favorite neck pickup of all time.

  • @ze1kiljaeden
    @ze1kiljaeden 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    damn I'm buying myself an Iceman from 1980 now ! thx so much Paul ❤️

  • @svincentr
    @svincentr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Paul for being you🤘🏽🤪🤘🏽

  • @crypticreality8484
    @crypticreality8484 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Iceman is a cool guitar. The Japanese companies were copying in the 70's and I respect the fact that they decided to make a bold design of their own. It was a success!!! Anyone like Racer X?

    • @mlaforce
      @mlaforce ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love Racer X even though I was never a huge fan of the Drummers singing voice but having said that I grew accustomed to it.

  • @themetalminster8752
    @themetalminster8752 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Met him at GIT back in the day when I went to Hollywood to make it big, he was in a hurry but was nice guy. oddly enough he was in a practise room on the weekend.

  • @JohnnyMrHattersmith
    @JohnnyMrHattersmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great seeing Paul using a Kahler. Loved his old Epis and Ibbys with Kahlers.

  • @kingbrutusxxvi
    @kingbrutusxxvi ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been playing almost 40 years and have used this combo on four guitars since I first heard it. I even put the single-coil version of the "Tone Zone" in a Strat (with an "Area 67" in the middle and an "Air Norton" on the neck) and I have a "Tone Zone P90" in an LTD EC-256P with a "Virtual P90" in the neck. From metal to blues and everywhere in between they are so versatile. I can't recommend them enough.

  • @bajangbiru
    @bajangbiru 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Never understand why Ibanez love Tone Zone so much, but I love the AIR ZONE in bridge pos on my strat!

    • @WeeFreeMan78
      @WeeFreeMan78 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I've had the tone zone in an alder Washburn Nuno and it sounded, well, let's just say not good. Too bassy, scratchy and fuzzy. How different is the air zone to your experience? Is it worth the try?

  • @roaddogrob9102
    @roaddogrob9102 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Am I the only one who begins to salivate when hearing some of these awesome tones with this kind of expression?

  • @georgevillanueva6926
    @georgevillanueva6926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i truly came for the guitar set up but cant get past how well ur shirt n top hat marry together i def need that in my life my granpa was a shirts shoes and button up kinda guy n used to wear
    the good ones to school lol

  • @RokDAWG1
    @RokDAWG1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah that sounds awesome!

  • @snoolee7950
    @snoolee7950 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely video

  • @benoitducon9851
    @benoitducon9851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it , i love kahler tremolo good job 👍🤩

  • @willsonlang1403
    @willsonlang1403 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome PG back to The Tone Zone 🔥🤘🔥

  • @julitarsihombing4918
    @julitarsihombing4918 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your batik.
    I proud you Paul Gilbert

  • @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03
    @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From extreme shred to Jazz lookin musician
    Still incredible player the fact can play a lot of things is incredible.
    That guitar is sick I managed to get a washburn like that guitar body.

  • @atlasproject87
    @atlasproject87 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To this day i am still a Paul fan, he is the best guitarist on the planet

  • @nigel900
    @nigel900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Iceman is one of, if not the most beautiful guitars ever. 👍🏻

  • @kermheat
    @kermheat ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!!

  • @brutalmaniactv3870
    @brutalmaniactv3870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    keren om gilbert pake batik,, 👏👏👏

  • @hendrixhendrix9368
    @hendrixhendrix9368 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amen lord bless you sir guys!

  • @InAtlasAtLast
    @InAtlasAtLast ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can you sound that good with a clean tone? Wow

  • @monty4336
    @monty4336 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first time I seen the ice man were concert photos of Kiss from the early summer of 1977. I was 8 years old and thought, that's a really cool looking guitar. Have been very familiar with it since.

  • @FreeGuitarSound
    @FreeGuitarSound 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ポール先生大好きです!!相変わらずかっこいい😆

  • @kennyh5083
    @kennyh5083 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've loved the Air Zone for ages but now maybe drop it in the neck and a DP100 Super D in the bridge is in order! (The DP100 is my all time fav bridge HB) Thanks for the demo Bro! You Rock!

  • @obsessedwithguitars3157
    @obsessedwithguitars3157 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Kahler, Paul!

  • @ehiramherrera5878
    @ehiramherrera5878 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great, thanks

  • @clutchcarabelli8054
    @clutchcarabelli8054 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't always listen to guitar wizards but when I do they are Paul Gilbert

  • @willsonlang1403
    @willsonlang1403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For so long that, DiMarzio did recommended combo Tone Zone bridge paired Air Zone neck; now good that features by PG

  • @williamkaryadijohan9487
    @williamkaryadijohan9487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow Paul wear Batik 😍❤️🙏🏻

  • @str5977
    @str5977 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul Gilbert is my favorite guitar player for his personality alone. I love being around this guy through the TH-cam videos. So humble, genuine, and what a character. He is always animated.

  • @discotex2236
    @discotex2236 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite configuration is Air Zone in the bridge and Air classic in the neck. With that combo I'm ready for anything, but I'm mainly playing blues oriented stuff with a medium amount of overdrive and reverb through my Boogies; also performs really well through my pedal board. Dimarzios rule!

  • @Quicksilver_Cookie
    @Quicksilver_Cookie ปีที่แล้ว

    Paul is looking mighty dapper here.

  • @kesilame2590
    @kesilame2590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Paul, you're a FUKCING LEGEND!

  • @minnesotatomcat
    @minnesotatomcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the iceman’s! I never had an original but I bought one of the reissues they did back in the late 90s. Not as great at the first ones but still a great ax and I felt like a fuckin rock star when I unboxed that thing!!!

  • @noamhemsky
    @noamhemsky ปีที่แล้ว +9

    How to make your guitar sound better:
    Step 1: be Paul Gilbert
    Step 2: repeat Step 1

  • @mikedenkinger9570
    @mikedenkinger9570 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    If you mounted decent pickups and strings to a canoe paddle, Paul could still melt faces by soloing on it.

  • @KabutungKabayo
    @KabutungKabayo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the Paul Gilbert Injector and Area 67 kit installed on my 2019 Fender American Performer Strat. Gain is at 5 and it still screams!

  • @cojohnso80
    @cojohnso80 ปีที่แล้ว

    Geepers Paul, you are good at guitar.