The weird moment when personal means that his new epiphone signature sounds better than the Paul Kossoff les paul. For me the Paul Kossoff sounds like absolute mud. I wanted to say shit but tried to be polite. So I am not. Fuck that one lol, his single p90 epiphone sounds just...better. The single p90 jr also sounds better for vintage mellow.
I’m not even half way through yet - what an enjoyable rig rundown. Jared’s child-like enthusiasm and sheer love for the guitar is just a joy. I’m smiling through this whole rundown. Awesome 👌
I’ve learned so much from watching Jared’s playing style - I too am a lefty playing a right handed guitar and have had some challenges using a pick - This guy is a wealth of information and talent.
I saw Paul's comment and decided to reply instead of making my own. I'm not a hard rock guy anymore, but love Jared James - his playing is so different. I almost got an Epiphone Old Glory, but opted for a 1955 reissue instead, since I was born that year, and it has the large rounded neck I like, plus I'm more of a neck pickup guy - and I have a Lollar "staple" pickup, similar to what the original used for more clarity (Les Paul used a Gretch dynasonic until Seth Lover made the staple pickup for him). Jared James is a fun guy with an infectious attitude!
JJN is an absolute gem. Even if you're not a fan of his music, he's such a great ambassador for guitar playing. Always positive and always comes across as genuine person. We need more players that lift other players up like him.
Man, I came here to say EXACTLY that! That is the best sounding Les Paul I've ever heard! WOW! Kossoff was SO under rated.......but that TONE!!! Monster!!
Oh boy, the Kossoff 59..........just WOW! I've never heard a guitar which speaks SO much to it's famous owner - I could just hear Paul play that on every note! What a monster guitar!
Jared you are correct 1958 was the release of the hard edge double cut juniors and specials and there was a hand full made single cut up until the switch to the SG body shape and during that time when sg was still called the Les Paul they made a batch of original double cut specials in cherry and in the 1961 ledger those guitars which where double cut bodies laying around were mark as “SG” and that’s the strange history of how the original les Paul double cut gave the SG its name
Would of sold it to the rich man jared james well wealthy but the man didn't feel right selling the guitar to jared mmm cause it was damaged but the man knew about guitar who knows really what happened
I first encountered Jared on fretted americana after Phil X went his own way, his finger playing sans plectrum was a revelation & I’ve followed him ever since. Top player & topper enthusiasm whilst being genuine to boot. Long may he run.
meanwhile, some tornado survivor in Chicago is wondering where the heck is LP gold top went lol - I hope Jared would kindly give him something for it if the the previous owner comes calling...
To anyone wondering: Jared shortened the story in this interview. The guy who found the guitar looked for the original owner for two years, eventually finding his daughter who said he was deceased and just encouraged the guy to just hang it on his wall. Only after that the guy texted Jared. Source: th-cam.com/video/zdrv8qhZWoY/w-d-xo.html
God, Jared sounds like such a nice person!! I missed the chance of seeing him opening for Saxon a few years ago at a small club near me. Some day soon, I will catch a show!!!
I’ve seen Jared live twice in the UK, absolutely amazing and he’s one cool guy. The Koss LP I have held back in the days when certain things were touchable, at a guitar fair in Newcastle. I have a photo too, I was 26 yrs old, I’m 59 now. Koss was one of my heroes and I grew up on Free. Taken to soon at 25, him and Bolin Great video thank you!
Did anyone think to try to find the poor owner that lost the Les Paul in the tornado. That would have been the right thing to do. Sorry to be a downer but come on man.
I was thinking the same thing, I could kind of understand if it was a cheap epi or something but somebody is definitely missing that thing. Imagine losing it and then seeing this video and hearing how he came across it.
Jared's top of the heap for me as far as new guitarists, I love how he plays and he inspires me to practice more every time I watch him play, just phenomenal.
That kosoff 59 was bloody amazing but if I'm honest Jared sounded so much better on his own guitars, even the epi! But man that 52 is just out of this world - probably one of the best Les Paul I have ever heard!
Ran into Jared last NAMM, he invited our group for his show in that night and was the best decision we've made, I left the place so inspired. Great player and the nicest guy too! Kudos to him!
I heard that "Mountain" riff! Cool, too bad Leslie West didn't make it to his resurrection, nice playing, Jared! So refreshing to see someone more into tone than mindless speed.Kossoff is due for a rediscovery, another great one more into sweet tone and liquid vibrato than speed, so cool his axe lives on, these guitars are the Stradivarioses of our time.
These two love guitar more than most. This was great to wake up to this morning. Thank you, PG! Also, John Bohlinger makes Jared look like a pretty normal size human. He only sounds like a giant of guitar in this video.
Premier guitar is Awesome! I appreciate the content with these rig run downs. I do not want to be a buss kill but the guitar belonged to some one and I think the right thing to do would be to try and figure out the rightful owner!!! Thanks again, B
Jared is a very upbeat and enthusiastic person, but his playing just doesn’t speak to me. Like in the Chris Hannah from Propagandhi rig rundown he plays 8 notes that just hit.
He seems like a good dude. There are a handful of players that are that enthusiastic and look like they're really enjoying themselves. Love how that single p90 cleans up. Tons of versatility. Like a Tele bridge on steroids
That 52 Goldtop story was the craziest thing ever heard. Great it was restored. And the way from that yard to JJN… awesome story. Thanks for a great rig rundown 👏
I just wish I'd gotten @JJNicholsMusic and @johnbohlinger to sign my new Epiphone at #R2R2022 in Nov when Nashville chapter of @GuitarsForVets were honored to play onstage at Gibson Garage. It was my first time doing anything onstage, and it was such a head rush meeting such humble everyday guys. I was backstage ogling all of the iconic Gibson's and getting ready for the show when I met "Thor" (aka Jared) before he opened the show rocking the Star Spangled Banner. It would have been a great pleasure to have had him and John sign my 'new gal' as a memento of a cherished day 🎶
This guitar sounds so much better than the one from the cruise video. That thing sounds majestic at low volumes. But then again Jared could play a hello kitty and make it rock.
Not really a great guitar. No harmonics, very dark sounding, a lack of sustain. Only popular because of the ownership. The only reason it sounded somewhat good was because of the player. But you could tell the guitar was fighting back.
EXCELLENT rig rundown. John's the best .... good tasteful dialog, and knows how to bring out the best in his guests. Jared is just fabulous. He's the essence of classic merged with modern rock. Wonderful optimistic "glass is half full" attitude. ☺☺
To "nick" something means to take something that is not rightfully yours. JJ "Nick""ols...get "Dorothy" back to the owners that lost it during the horrible storm where their lives were devastated.
Love your show👍 Great stories but please I’ve only just heard about the tags I had my loved a 2007 Honda fire blade no tag hadn’t heard of them but had no insurance Anyway got the bike back and it’s now sitting in a really bad way in a storage shed we’re it should have been To hell with the thieves Keep the honest little big tricks to the honest people if ya know what I mean Ya never know unfortunately who’s watching Cheers boys ❤ 🎸
This guy can play anything...and then some. He has a fresh, unique sound. at 73, I am surprised I never heard of him. That is sad.
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What a total gentleman! His expressions and dynamics are insane, what a passionate player. The story of the tornado les paul is just pure rock n roll :D Amazing video, thanks Premiere Guitar 🤘
I met Jared in 2019 when he was on tour with John 5. He is the one of the nicest human beings you could ever cross paths with…and that Octavia sounds absolutely monsterous live!
"this guy plays dirty" - i always thought Jared uses this uncharted territory of (controlled) dirt between the notes to his advantage. In a trio you have a lot of space to fill.
I know what he means about the bridge pickup becoming microphinic like that. My gold top does the same thing while the neck is solid and doesn't do it at all. This is a soapbar P90 too. It needs some foam under it to stiffen it all up and take the play out.
Who the hell steels gear from musicians. There is no bottom to how low humans can sink. Same thing happened to Guthrie govens wahrockerpedal. "Some roman stole it" he sad. To make profit for the thief out of it is one thing but to also lessen the joy and positivity musicians spread too is an other. I sometimes wonder how people can become so fucked up with no sense for morality or the ability to think past them selves. I mean how do you create an environment to shape some one in to a person like that.
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The weird moment when personal means that his new epiphone signature sounds better than the Paul Kossoff les paul. For me the Paul Kossoff sounds like absolute mud. I wanted to say shit but tried to be polite. So I am not. Fuck that one lol, his single p90 epiphone sounds just...better. The single p90 jr also sounds better for vintage mellow.
@@81giorikas uhh .. okay?
Loved this Hands on...Jared j put his heart into this...IVE BEEN LOOKING IN Australia to purchase his Signature Les Paul...Cant find it....
I’m not even half way through yet - what an enjoyable rig rundown. Jared’s child-like enthusiasm and sheer love for the guitar is just a joy. I’m smiling through this whole rundown. Awesome 👌
I’ve learned so much from watching Jared’s playing style - I too am a lefty playing a right handed guitar and have had some challenges using a pick - This guy is a wealth of information and talent.
I saw Paul's comment and decided to reply instead of making my own. I'm not a hard rock guy anymore, but love Jared James - his playing is so different. I almost got an Epiphone Old Glory, but opted for a 1955 reissue instead, since I was born that year, and it has the large rounded neck I like, plus I'm more of a neck pickup guy - and I have a Lollar "staple" pickup, similar to what the original used for more clarity (Les Paul used a Gretch dynasonic until Seth Lover made the staple pickup for him). Jared James is a fun guy with an infectious attitude!
Met him yesterday after the show. He wanted to talk to everyone and give us hugs and thank everyone. Was so sweet. Really cool dude
Jared himself is the distilled essence of good tone!
TRUTH
Testify!!!
JJN is an absolute gem. Even if you're not a fan of his music, he's such a great ambassador for guitar playing. Always positive and always comes across as genuine person. We need more players that lift other players up like him.
Jared the giant for reason he’s. Sweet guy met him In person
His enthusiasm reminds me of Phil X. When you see them play they are always having fun. And that just translates so well to the audience.
This guy knows his shit! Great guitarist + Knowledgable + enthusiastic about his craft. He'll go far
The Paul Kossoff LP's tone gave me chills.
Me too! From the first note I felt like there's a very different mojo in that guitar. WOW.
Man, I came here to say EXACTLY that! That is the best sounding Les Paul I've ever heard! WOW! Kossoff was SO under rated.......but that TONE!!! Monster!!
Fore sure! That one is in the top 5 of the ~700!! Bernie's "Beast" is another one!! Very cool!! --gary
Goosebump city while he's playing this one! It's got Paul's mojo in it for sure. Sweet.
How do they protect that guitar? I would be afraid to check it at the airport. He should not have mentioned the air tags.
Oh boy, the Kossoff 59..........just WOW! I've never heard a guitar which speaks SO much to it's famous owner - I could just hear Paul play that on every note! What a monster guitar!
I just love his enthusiasm, it's totally infectious, and he's an amazing guitarist to boot, what's not to love.
Jared you are correct 1958 was the release of the hard edge double cut juniors and specials and there was a hand full made single cut up until the switch to the SG body shape and during that time when sg was still called the Les Paul they made a batch of original double cut specials in cherry and in the 1961 ledger those guitars which where double cut bodies laying around were mark as “SG” and that’s the strange history of how the original les Paul double cut gave the SG its name
I met Jared over the weekend. One of the nicest guys I have ever met not to mention a total bad ass guitarist and singer.
The story of this wonderful 1952 lespaul is just amazing 😍
And the tone !!! 😍
Would of sold it to the rich man jared james well wealthy but the man didn't feel right selling the guitar to jared mmm cause it was damaged but the man knew about guitar who knows really what happened
Mr. Nichols is one of the finest advocates for rock guitar today, the industry as a whole benefits from musicians like this.
I first encountered Jared on fretted americana after Phil X went his own way, his finger playing sans plectrum was a revelation & I’ve followed him ever since. Top player & topper enthusiasm whilst being genuine to boot. Long may he run.
Well, time to throw all my picks in the recycle bin and pick up a Les Paul Junior. 🤣 Thanks PG - as usual, an awesome visit with an inspiring artist!
thanks for watching!
Respect him, but acts like he's the only dude who plays with his fingers?? 'decent' player, great marketing. Seems like a cool dude though.
The guy who owned that tornado Les Paul is still looking for his guitar then he sees this. 😂
Wow, that guy can play. Incredible talent. The way he shakes that vibrato. And no pick!
JJN's enthusiasm is contagious!!!! Enjoyed the rig rundown!
SO glad to see a significant 59 Les Paul NOT owned by Joe Bonamassa ;) :D
meanwhile, some tornado survivor in Chicago is wondering where the heck is LP gold top went lol - I hope Jared would kindly give him something for it if the the previous owner comes calling...
To anyone wondering: Jared shortened the story in this interview. The guy who found the guitar looked for the original owner for two years, eventually finding his daughter who said he was deceased and just encouraged the guy to just hang it on his wall. Only after that the guy texted Jared. Source: th-cam.com/video/zdrv8qhZWoY/w-d-xo.html
Jared and John. Two class acts, for sure. Another great rig rundown.
The way Jared plays is like Jeff Beck; he plays lead vocal lines and amazing blues. Plus his attitude is so positive. 100% a fan.
God, Jared sounds like such a nice person!! I missed the chance of seeing him opening for Saxon a few years ago at a small club near me. Some day soon, I will catch a show!!!
I’ve seen Jared live twice in the UK, absolutely amazing and he’s one cool guy. The Koss LP I have held back in the days when certain things were touchable, at a guitar fair in Newcastle. I have a photo too, I was 26 yrs old, I’m 59 now. Koss was one of my heroes and I grew up on Free. Taken to soon at 25, him and Bolin Great video thank you!
The Jr double cut was released in 1958
Super cool seeing that Kossoff LP, man, such a great player and had an amazing tone
Only one word describes Jared, PASSION. This cat lives and breathes his craft, so great to see and hear. Great rundown John!
Did anyone think to try to find the poor owner that lost the Les Paul in the tornado. That would have been the right thing to do. Sorry to be a downer but come on man.
I was thinking the same thing, I could kind of understand if it was a cheap epi or something but somebody is definitely missing that thing. Imagine losing it and then seeing this video and hearing how he came across it.
Jared's top of the heap for me as far as new guitarists, I love how he plays and he inspires me to practice more every time I watch him play, just phenomenal.
I have one of Jared’s sig Blackstar combo amps and I’d put it up against my matchless
That kosoff 59 was bloody amazing but if I'm honest Jared sounded so much better on his own guitars, even the epi! But man that 52 is just out of this world - probably one of the best Les Paul I have ever heard!
🤘🤘🤘
Jared and Joe are why I play a Les Paul. Such a great influence. I love the tones and style. Very inspiring. Thank you.
The UGLIEST shape ever 😂😂😂
By far not into that "type" of music but always enjoy seeing him talk about his gear, playing and tone 😎
Ran into Jared last NAMM, he invited our group for his show in that night and was the best decision we've made, I left the place so inspired. Great player and the nicest guy too! Kudos to him!
The MXR Fat Sugar and Sugar Drive are a good klon circuit style pedal that you don’t have to worry about smeggle taking the “precious”
Can someone please drop a 52 Les Paul Goldtop into my yard? I would be eternally grateful.
I couldn’t bond with my Gold Glory, but the gold and now pelham blue signatures, are the most beautiful guitars I’ve ever seen, esthetically.
What a national treasure and honor to see this man play.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting him a couple times. He’s such a cool, humble, and inspiring person.
Very good stuff!
TJ Miller is a great guitar player
Hey “This guy just plays dirty”..😂 love me some J.J.N. 🤘🏼✌🏼
"It's gross john" omg, why was that so damn funny!
I heard that "Mountain" riff! Cool, too bad Leslie West didn't make it to his resurrection, nice playing, Jared! So refreshing to see someone more into tone than mindless speed.Kossoff is due for a rediscovery, another great one more into sweet tone and liquid vibrato than speed, so cool his axe lives on, these guitars are the Stradivarioses of our time.
These two love guitar more than most. This was great to wake up to this morning. Thank you, PG!
Also, John Bohlinger makes Jared look like a pretty normal size human. He only sounds like a giant of guitar in this video.
It's a shame PG never did a rig rundown with Frank Marino
Last opportunity would have been at the Agora dvd show 2011 timeframe
maybe they still could but it'd have to be in his studio
I wonder if the original owner ever comes knocking for it?
this guy has such a humble and down to earth vibe about him.
Premier guitar is Awesome!
I appreciate the content with these rig run downs.
I do not want to be a buss kill but the guitar belonged to some one and I think the right thing to do would be to try and figure out the rightful owner!!!
Thanks again,
B
what does this mean?
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Great player and refreshingly humble.
Jared and TJ Miller need to take a 23 and Me or something. They even have similar voices.
Oh, cool video too.
Damn, a Kossoff guitar - that sound!
He is quite the inspiration for any guitarist at any level or age. It's all about the joy of playing! God bless you Jared
Jared started playing Koss’s LP and I got emotional!!
Those 58-60’s LP’s are magical !!
That guitar sounds unreal. Of course this guy could make a hello kitty guitar sound good.
Jared is a very upbeat and enthusiastic person, but his playing just doesn’t speak to me. Like in the Chris Hannah from Propagandhi rig rundown he plays 8 notes that just hit.
Johnny thunders played a 58 DC Junior in TV Yellow and his lpj's had grovers on them
He seems like a good dude. There are a handful of players that are that enthusiastic and look like they're really enjoying themselves. Love how that single p90 cleans up. Tons of versatility. Like a Tele bridge on steroids
That Kossof needs its own security detail sweet.
JJN seems so down to Earth humble and jammin the F out!
and all the prices of these pedals just went way up! The Zonk was awesome and sold out.
Being a peaceful person, I nevertheless would would k*** for the that Kossoff LP.
That 52 Goldtop story was the craziest thing ever heard.
Great it was restored. And the way from that yard to JJN… awesome story.
Thanks for a great rig rundown 👏
I just wish I'd gotten @JJNicholsMusic and @johnbohlinger to sign my new Epiphone at #R2R2022 in Nov when Nashville chapter of @GuitarsForVets were honored to play onstage at Gibson Garage. It was my first time doing anything onstage, and it was such a head rush meeting such humble everyday guys. I was backstage ogling all of the iconic Gibson's and getting ready for the show when I met "Thor" (aka Jared) before he opened the show rocking the Star Spangled Banner. It would have been a great pleasure to have had him and John sign my 'new gal' as a memento of a cherished day 🎶
👍👍
I do not generally like LP Juniors, but this one is great.
Love that 59 on the crazy mode. Wich is normal mode for Jared. Awesome 😎 player inspired on the good stuff
JJN is a living god among guitarists.. and he is the most humble and fan-appreciative musician in town world!! Met him twice and he’s an awesome guy.
😂😂😂😂 “a living god” 😂😂😂😂
@@Faded0811 where's your signature instrument and album?
This guitar sounds so much better than the one from the cruise video. That thing sounds majestic at low volumes. But then again Jared could play a hello kitty and make it rock.
I'd be really curious to see where the 52 Les Paul blew in from... Oz? Someone somewhere is missing their beloved guitar.
Love this guy!! Also, he looks (and sounds) like TJ Miller 😂😂
This dude seems so awesome. What a rig, what stories and great technique. Awesome hair!
Tone is in the hair
Say what you will about JJN, but anyone who digs Paul Kossoff and Robin Trower tones... is a friend of mine!
Cheers.
HM
Not really a great guitar. No harmonics, very dark sounding, a lack of sustain. Only popular because of the ownership. The only reason it sounded somewhat good was because of the player. But you could tell the guitar was fighting back.
He gets some of the best tones in the world, with no pedals, on what many consider to be cheap entry level amps. Love and kisses to JJN and Blackstar!
EXCELLENT rig rundown. John's the best .... good tasteful dialog, and knows how to bring out the best in his guests. Jared is just fabulous. He's the essence of classic merged with modern rock. Wonderful optimistic "glass is half full" attitude. ☺☺
I haven't seen any guitar player like him as in the way he uses his right hand the dynamic range he gets with his finger is his signature style.
Definitely been at the Zack Wylde body building plan, eh✌
Tone king. He’s sensational 👍his finger plucking/picking is where it’s at. Much prefer that sound than shredding.
They finally found someone as tall as J.B.
To "nick" something means to take something that is not rightfully yours. JJ "Nick""ols...get "Dorothy" back to the owners that lost it during the horrible storm where their lives were devastated.
Love your show👍
Great stories but please I’ve only just heard about the tags
I had my loved a 2007 Honda fire blade no tag hadn’t heard of them but had no insurance
Anyway got the bike back and it’s now sitting in a really bad way in a storage shed we’re it should have been
To hell with the thieves
Keep the honest little big tricks to the honest people if ya know what I mean
Ya never know unfortunately who’s watching
Cheers boys ❤ 🎸
Love that 53 Cherrygold. Nice axe. Keep wringing that shit out Bro!
This guy kind of looks like a 1970's Ted Nugent!!! great player too!!!
I'd love to jam with Jared. He's got a nasty style. Extremely cool.
This guy can play anything...and then some. He has a fresh, unique sound. at 73, I am surprised I never heard of him. That is sad.
What a total gentleman! His expressions and dynamics are insane, what a passionate player. The story of the tornado les paul is just pure rock n roll :D Amazing video, thanks Premiere Guitar 🤘
This should be titled 99 guitar licks you should learn right now! It's like everything he plays is a killer old classic riff.
Cool review! The Paul Kossoff guitar was highlight. Love your tone, lest treble but more harmonic overtones.
I met Jared in 2019 when he was on tour with John 5. He is the one of the nicest human beings you could ever cross paths with…and that Octavia sounds absolutely monsterous live!
Every time I hear Dorothy it sounds like she's screaming with Joy at being rebuilt and allowed to sing again.
I remember seeing him and his overdrive pedal of choice was a regular mojo TC Electronics….. times have changed
"this guy plays dirty" - i always thought Jared uses this uncharted territory of (controlled) dirt between the notes to his advantage. In a trio you have a lot of space to fill.
The Cold Glory is real
I know what he means about the bridge pickup becoming microphinic like that. My gold top does the same thing while the neck is solid and doesn't do it at all. This is a soapbar P90 too. It needs some foam under it to stiffen it all up and take the play out.
Why not a klon clone? The tube screamer is great, but it's different. Interesting choice!
Who the hell steels gear from musicians. There is no bottom to how low humans can sink. Same thing happened to Guthrie govens wahrockerpedal. "Some roman stole it" he sad. To make profit for the thief out of it is one thing but to also lessen the joy and positivity musicians spread too is an other. I sometimes wonder how people can become so fucked up with no sense for morality or the ability to think past them selves. I mean how do you create an environment to shape some one in to a person like that.
Hope you're doing well, John. From one Bereaved Father to another. 🙏❤️
You play dirty and it rocks.... Thanks ;p
Any ETA on the blue guitar release?
Jeezus! That kossof LesPaul is incredible
Awesome spent most of the vid with my chin on my chest Thanks for the rig rundown👍