I think you guys should notate the exact guitar(s) used by Nathaniel on your site during this series. I’d buy that squier lol. Having an instrument played by him adds a lot of mojo and story. Might not be commercially “famous” but he definitely is in the musician/guitar community. Cool series
@@chicagomusicexchange I really loved the Squier segment. There are so many of us who have no business trying to play a $5K -$10k instrument, it’s motivating to see what can be done with a good, inexpensive guitar if you work hard.
@chicagomusicexchange Actually, thank you. I recently purchased one of your player series jazzmasters, and I'm beyond impressed with the quality of that instrument, and the pacific peach is just the coolest color. It's currently my favorite guitar.
When you went for the Gretsch, I couldn't help but notice that CME has an Eastman SB59/v with the custom Lollars. Hopefully next time you take her for a spin.
What planet did you say Nathaniel is from? Definitely otherworldly! Dammit sir, you are a phenomenal person! Use your powers for good and not evil! 👍🇦🇺
Great content Nate! Seems you can't play anything wrong. Love the beginning of the series. I wish I could just walk around a guitar store all day and play whatever I wanted. I guess for some, dream do come true. What about a vintage episode in the future? And then an amp episode. Then Cheap vs. expensive. All kinds of idea with that sort of inventory. Keep it up. You have us all hooked already.
my wife and i were playing that exact tele last weekend in the store and we both had similar great things to say about it. maybe someday i’ll pull the trigger on one just like it but not in the budget currently
I’ve rocked out for 45 years had my guitar heroes evolve from Ace Frehley to Slash to Zakk Wylde back to Jimmy Page and Hendrix , lol.. but Nathaniel always blows my mind like nobody I’ve ever seen aside from Roy Clark. And that’s called maturing I think 🤘😂👍 but seriously tho Nathaniel your picking rules more than can be described!!!
Hi Nathaniel, you know what would be helpful when you present any Guitar before the camera is to actually explain why that Guitar is priced at $$$ because, as a customer who has walked into countless Music stores across Europe the Guitar sales dudes will demonstrate how well they themselves can play a guitar but seldom why that guitar is one that a particular customer might like to consider based on what they explain they want from a Guitar and their budget including things like weight, durability, colour, quality, maintenance costs, collectability, depreciation. Cheers mate and have a great day.
You have a free technique of playing with your right hand (easy with a mediator and fingers)... I'm not good at it with my fingers, maybe you can show some exercise? Thank you. 🤝
I’m always like “I’m a Fender guy it’s all about Teles who needs a Gibson” and then someone on TH-cam plays a goldtop and then it’s my life’s mission to afford one some day.
I know this probably makes me a cheapskate but I wish Epiphone would make a ‘56 Goldtop in the same vein as their newly released ‘59s. Can anyone tell me if the previously released versions from 10+ years ago any good (the Korean ones)?
@@sid35gb yeh true. Tokai apparently make a good LP but I’ve never played one. I’m not liking the fact that Epiphone are still using laurel fretboards on their $1000+ guitars, not good value considering other brands like fender and sire use rosewood on much cheaper guitars.
@@chaz__ I wouldn’t get too hung up about wood. It’s how it feels in the hand that ultimately makes the difference. The Epiphones just don’t have the build quality frets issue seem to be a common one. Also the headstock angle is not the same. Playability is the real deal breaker above everything else.
@@sid35gb Sure, but if you're marketing your products online, the first thing is appearance. It would be good if they used darker laurel or even stained it to look somewhat darker. I wouldn't mind if fender (amongst other brands) were still using laurel, but fender have now set a precedent releasing a budget guitar with a previously banned wood in Indian Rosewood (Brazilian RW still prohibited). I suppose it isn't too difficult to darken in yourself but it's the principle in it being a $1000+ (nearly $2k in some instances) guitar. We need to demand better value from the bigger brands because the budget brands are getting better every year.
Sorry Nathaniel, I have played tons of Squire's (worked at G.C. years back) and never liked any of them. Just my Personal preference though. Anyway, I think you could make any guitar sound great. My choice of guitar to play, would have been that three tone Fender custom shop right behind you. Now that's a beauty! You would NEVER see that sitting around at G.C. Sadly, in all my years I have only gotten to play a few Fender custom shop guitars as they are hardly ever available in any of the stores I frequent here in Washington State. Just my 2 cents worth. Peace.
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Just casually picks up the Jackson and rips Technical Difficulties like another Thursday on the job
Technical Difficulties was NOT something I thought Nathaniel was going to play. This is nuts.
Paul would have been proud!
Which guitar did he play it on?
@@disco4535 The Jackson at the end of the video
He s the ultimate guitar seller
He's so good, that I'm no longer even excited by the perfection.
Nathaniel is the living proof that tone is in fact in one’s hands. He can make anything sound fantastic!
I think you guys should notate the exact guitar(s) used by Nathaniel on your site during this series. I’d buy that squier lol. Having an instrument played by him adds a lot of mojo and story. Might not be commercially “famous” but he definitely is in the musician/guitar community. Cool series
That's a great idea! 👀
This video reminded me of two things. 1) I love Gretsches 2) I should have practiced more. Love this.
Give him what he wants. He’s such a great player he is unmissable.
Really awesome! I love the new series.
Thanks! We will be doing more. What do you want to see Nathaniel play?
@@chicagomusicexchange I really loved the Squier segment. There are so many of us who have no business trying to play a $5K -$10k instrument, it’s motivating to see what can be done with a good, inexpensive guitar if you work hard.
I like this series and want to see more.
You got it!! 🤘🤘
He’s so freaking good. Unreal he could play a comb and it would sound great.
Solid choice. Love the new series.
Thank you!! 🤘🤘
@chicagomusicexchange Actually, thank you. I recently purchased one of your player series jazzmasters, and I'm beyond impressed with the quality of that instrument, and the pacific peach is just the coolest color. It's currently my favorite guitar.
@@codyjames4457 love to hear that! 🤘🤘
Is there anything this guy can't play ???!!! Unreal!!!!
I would sound the same on each of those guitars - Nathan can play to the genres best suited for the guitar!
Holy! Technical Difficulties! Yea!! Give us more of those :)
When you went for the Gretsch, I couldn't help but notice that CME has an Eastman SB59/v with the custom Lollars. Hopefully next time you take her for a spin.
Technical Difficulties!! Would like to see a Suhr plugged in. I have one ordered through CME can’t wait for it to arrive!
We can do a Suhr!
Is there any style or genre that NATHANIEL can’t play?
The man is AMAZING!
Well done CME!!!
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Thank you!! Stay tuned for more! 🤘🤘
F@&$ing loved this…more!
More on the way! 🤘🤘
What planet did you say Nathaniel is from?
Definitely otherworldly!
Dammit sir, you are a phenomenal person!
Use your powers for good and not evil!
👍🇦🇺
Playing on the Bacci you make me think I was listening to “Bootsy”!!!!
Great content Nate! Seems you can't play anything wrong. Love the beginning of the series. I wish I could just walk around a guitar store all day and play whatever I wanted. I guess for some, dream do come true. What about a vintage episode in the future? And then an amp episode. Then Cheap vs. expensive. All kinds of idea with that sort of inventory. Keep it up. You have us all hooked already.
Thank you!!
He blows my mind with his playing… and broke out a Racer X?!?! Amazing
my wife and i were playing that exact tele last weekend in the store and we both had similar great things to say about it. maybe someday i’ll pull the trigger on one just like it but not in the budget currently
Sick Racers X licks!! awesome dude!! \m/
A non-reverse Firebird is always so tasty and great sounding IMHO…
Agreed! 🤘🤘
My favorite goldtop player?
Neil Young.
But that ‘56 is my dream LP 🙌
Yesss!
what are you playing at 3:59? I love the way that sounds and I'd like to try and learn it!
Thought when he said, “who’s your favourite Goldtop player, let’s Check it Out! “ we were going to get some Sean Costello.
Love my P90 Goldtop!
I was in on Friday and there was a Reverend AirSonic in green I’d love to hear put through the paces.
They squier tele is a no brainer, great guitar at a great price
Hot damn that's a fun watch!
This was fun to watch. Please play a Music Man guitar next time.
LOve your work NM -cmon UNITED!
Jam on a Gretch “Golden Falcon”, & give us your best Billy Duffy doing “She Sells Sanctuary”. You’d probably play it better too! Love it man!!!
That gold top slayed all!
What a great 12-string! What a not-so-great price!
A Racer X surprise! Fantastic
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Two *OUTPUTS* 😜
Yes... yes you do
Well that was fun!
That squier tele with the right amp and you never know the difference
The gold top and the squier are killers !
i would be so nervous with people in arms reach of those guitars,i guess you drop it,you bought it ,no problem
Thanks Nathaniel now everybody knows there is NO NEED to spend more than $500 to get a really great sounding guitar!!
That`s my dream; one day in a shop like this, buying a guitar.
I’ve rocked out for 45 years had my guitar heroes evolve from Ace Frehley to Slash to Zakk Wylde back to Jimmy Page and Hendrix , lol.. but Nathaniel always blows my mind like nobody I’ve ever seen aside from Roy Clark. And that’s called maturing I think 🤘😂👍 but seriously tho Nathaniel your picking rules more than can be described!!!
Thanks for watching! 🤘🤘
Enlightening and depressing all at the same time! LOL
😂
I wanna smash my fingers with a hammer, this dude is a next level player, such effortlessly making sound each guitar unique, just awesome
Hi Nathaniel, you know what would be helpful when you present any Guitar before the camera is to actually explain why that Guitar is priced at $$$ because, as a customer who has walked into countless Music stores across Europe the Guitar sales dudes will demonstrate how well they themselves can play a guitar but seldom why that guitar is one that a particular customer might like to consider based on what they explain they want from a Guitar and their budget including things like weight, durability, colour, quality, maintenance costs, collectability, depreciation. Cheers mate and have a great day.
You have a free technique of playing with your right hand (easy with a mediator and fingers)... I'm not good at it with my fingers, maybe you can show some exercise? Thank you. 🤝
I’m always like “I’m a Fender guy it’s all about Teles who needs a Gibson” and then someone on TH-cam plays a goldtop and then it’s my life’s mission to afford one some day.
Play a Tom Anderson. They're so impeccably made.
He played the squire the longest. Its not all about the price!
You should shop with a goal, find all the guitars that do one specific thing and play them
We could try that! Maybe specific genres or styles. What would you want to see?
Dickie Betts for gold top player for me ..
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What shop is this ?
Chicago Music Exchange!!
Yep...I agree!!
I know this probably makes me a cheapskate but I wish Epiphone would make a ‘56 Goldtop in the same vein as their newly released ‘59s. Can anyone tell me if the previously released versions from 10+ years ago any good (the Korean ones)?
If you’re looking at Epiphones for your LP fix there’s other brands out there that will do a better job for the same money.
@@sid35gb yeh true. Tokai apparently make a good LP but I’ve never played one. I’m not liking the fact that Epiphone are still using laurel fretboards on their $1000+ guitars, not good value considering other brands like fender and sire use rosewood on much cheaper guitars.
@@chaz__ I wouldn’t get too hung up about wood. It’s how it feels in the hand that ultimately makes the difference. The Epiphones just don’t have the build quality frets issue seem to be a common one. Also the headstock angle is not the same. Playability is the real deal breaker above everything else.
@@sid35gb Sure, but if you're marketing your products online, the first thing is appearance. It would be good if they used darker laurel or even stained it to look somewhat darker. I wouldn't mind if fender (amongst other brands) were still using laurel, but fender have now set a precedent releasing a budget guitar with a previously banned wood in Indian Rosewood (Brazilian RW still prohibited).
I suppose it isn't too difficult to darken in yourself but it's the principle in it being a $1000+ (nearly $2k in some instances) guitar. We need to demand better value from the bigger brands because the budget brands are getting better every year.
I'm only listening to his next decaffeinated solo if he pronounces his name " Nathaninanynanyule "
This might be a dumb question but is this store in Chicago or is it just the name?
I think it is, just commenting because i want to know for sure
Yup! Located in Chicago.
Goldtop player Duane..
Can we please get him a tuner pedal for the next one
We probably have one laying around lol
#MurphyLab Gibson Les Paul signed by Tom Murphy and Nate Murphy. #CME
Sorry Nathaniel, I have played tons of Squire's (worked at G.C. years back) and never liked any of them. Just my Personal preference though.
Anyway, I think you could make any guitar sound great.
My choice of guitar to play, would have been that three tone Fender custom shop right behind you. Now that's a beauty!
You would NEVER see that sitting around at G.C.
Sadly, in all my years I have only gotten to play a few Fender custom shop guitars as they are hardly ever available in any of the stores I frequent here in Washington State.
Just my 2 cents worth. Peace.
The trick with squires is to rub the neck with #400-500 grit sandpaper to rough up the poly finish.
Damn. He can play.
But, he doesn't own a Les Paul? How is that possible?
should have played a PRS Core or Private Stock ... that's the best guitar you have in your shop.
Who’s your favorite gold top player? Why, Nathaniel of course!
I am gonna sell all my guitars after this video….
$6K+ for the Firebird 12?
I need to convince alot more parents that their kids need braces!
Good news that we didn't spend 16 minutes tuning!
Dickie Betts
Throw that prs in the trash can
Squire just beat out Gibson Custom Shop and a high end Gretsch. 😂
The only good les paul is the custom with Ebony fretboard others are ordinary and go out of tune
Like shoe shopping with the ladies. Ugh... #Hawaii50 Theme Song in the background.
It seems that the current place (once cult characters) of guitarists is to advertise instruments. It's sad. (((
Try to show this overrated player more often
If you say so 🤷🏼♀️
Really? Overrated??
Ye@h foot point bro , we all need to b humble , 🕊️👍🐎