Johnny Marr Talks About His Guitar Sound With Boss UK - Boss GT-100

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  • Boss UK talks with Johnny Marr about how he uses his GT-100 amp effects processor guitar pedal for getting his live sound.
    GT-100 Version 2.0 free update is now available from: www.roland.co.uk/products/prod...
    Learn more about the Boss GT-100 Amp Effects Processor here: www.roland.co.uk/products/prod...
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  • @Gearseller2009
    @Gearseller2009 10 ปีที่แล้ว +451

    Wow. How much did Boss flip out when Johnny Marr started playing "How Soon Is Now" through their digital effects unit? A million bucks in advertising could never be that persuasive.

  • @egratson
    @egratson 9 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    This guy is a great guitarist. No need for a million notes per second. He fills the room w an orchestra of beauty.

  • @senorjiveturkee
    @senorjiveturkee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    3:24 holy shit I never realized he was doing so much on just one guitar in that part of the song...

  • @19501960
    @19501960 8 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    the most sensible use of the GT 100 explained, by this charming man.

  • @neverender888
    @neverender888 10 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    I could listen to Johnny Marr talk about guitars and music for days on end, and it still wouldn't give me my fix. This man is my biggest musical inspiration.

  • @dudeatx
    @dudeatx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    The simple things he does, just seem to come out sounding complex, deep and vast. Now there's a true artist.

  • @mhandsco
    @mhandsco 8 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I'm pretty sure there's no one I watch and re-watch more for his/her ideas about sound/playing than Johnny Marr.

  • @romulo353
    @romulo353 8 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    What a great guitar player, his riffs are beautiful.

    • @ivorlongshot
      @ivorlongshot 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Its criminal how underrated he is.

  • @magicmitts
    @magicmitts 10 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Now _this_ is how TH-cam should be used!
    Well done Roland UK.

  • @gerrybaboono
    @gerrybaboono 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    absolute genius, cant get enough of Johnny talking about anything remotely guitar

  • @aikoyonamine
    @aikoyonamine 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    "You tell IT what sound to use; you don't let it tell you what sound to use" at 3:00 classic. Love

  • @stubauman9446
    @stubauman9446 9 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Stumbled on this vid looking for interesting / vintage setting ideas for the GT100. Got to be honest, I didn't recognize the name "Johnny Marr" until a couple minutes in, then had an idea of who he was, then Wiki'd him, then said "shite! of course." awesome sounds and a wonderful innovator of guitar style & sounds of my 80's.
    and by golly, looks like he's a heck-of-a-nice fellow, too.
    Cheers to you Mr. Marr.

  • @guitarslave
    @guitarslave 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I wish I would have heard of this guy sooner, his guitar playing and guitar tone is amazing.

  • @gearoidwalsh8606
    @gearoidwalsh8606 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    damn Johnny's playing is nice.

  • @brooklynboy1000
    @brooklynboy1000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    very good video. the stars lined up when Johnny and Morrissey met.

  • @Mikedawgs
    @Mikedawgs 10 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    What a legend

  • @phantomlord6661
    @phantomlord6661 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great licks by johnny once again and great clean tones

  • @IrishBog
    @IrishBog 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Bought one of these because I heard Johnny was raving about them...... so easy to edit and "play around" with the settings..... had a Vox Tonelab LE - also a good unit but this is a step up!

    • @edwardskim0111
      @edwardskim0111 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always admired your Reel Around The Fountain cover. I'm actually debating whether or not I should sell my Boss ME 70 to fund for the GT 100. I mostly play clean stuff like The Smiths so I was wondering if you could upload a video playing some Smiths samples using the chorus, etc featured on the GT 100?

    • @BrettKingman
      @BrettKingman 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too - and I demo analog pedals for a living. Ha! Great unit. Even better with the V2 software.

  • @jdaywork2693
    @jdaywork2693 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Johnny's guitar just sounds so clean and great and I like how he's found different patches during "How Soon Is Now?" that give good accent between the verses and choruses. Very cool!

  • @tricko2286
    @tricko2286 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    In university, played in bands which covered the Smiths and never really cared about who the musicians were, just loved to get the sound as quickly and easily as possible. Now that I am 50 and been away from guitar playing for a long time, I am rediscovering the musicians, gear and art of sound in a different and deeper way - call it nostalgia or maybe finally having the wisdom (and time) to discover the artists and character behind the what I rushed through so quickly in my youth. Johnny Marr is a class act and incredible guitarist. Love that Fender worked with him on a signature model Jaguar. The Johnny Marr signature Jaguar is on my wishlist as well as the Boss GT-100 board.

  • @robeberhardt2211
    @robeberhardt2211 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was deep. Very good. I wish he would do some more you tubes on this unit. Even I have the unit, it's nice to here other tones. Well done. Enjoyed the whole lot👍

  • @TexasGuitarist
    @TexasGuitarist 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great review. Best I've seen in any multi-effects. Gets to the heart of what a multi-effects unit should do for a player.

  • @slumber44
    @slumber44 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have so much respect for him, can listen to him talking about guitar for hours. Detailed and passionate in his explanations, more so when he designed his signature Fender Jaguar.
    Oh, and got awesome riffs too.

  • @BrickwallStudios0
    @BrickwallStudios0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Marr's new albums (The Messenger and Playland) are fucking amazing and under rated... People only see him as a Smith, but there's a lot lot more amazing about him.

  • @MrKeefelm
    @MrKeefelm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I find it amazing that Johnny Marr is using a Boss GT-100. Its what a £350 unit that anyone can get hold of anywhere! So much for all pro guitarists being collectors of high end boutique gear. Although he is using vintage fender guitars and amps, you would still expect him to be using something like the Axe fx or some other studio quality rack unit. I'm not slagging off Boss fx I own and have owned several boss stomps and they are solid staples for a lot of pros and beginners alike. I think snobbery is all too common in this world, and the key to finding good tone is spending time with your gear getting to know how to set it up rather than always lusting after the next thing that you believe will make you a better player! Great guitarist getting what he needs out of a good piece of kit!

    • @zoeherriot
      @zoeherriot 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yeah - check out Robert Smiths pedal tray. It's just standard Boss pedals. And he too has a very unique sound. I think a lot of people worry too much about the effects and not the playing. ;)

    • @Strabbs12345
      @Strabbs12345 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      absolutely, its tone this, and true bypass analogue that, its never groove, note choice or tune any more? iam guilty of this my self, but you get lost and wonder why your still playing? Iam making a point o sitting down on a Saturday afternoon, sticking some tune on, learning them by ear, then trying to write something, and ive not had such much fun playing in years!

  • @IvanAnticus
    @IvanAnticus 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exactly what I was searching for

  • @GuitarGuy5000000000
    @GuitarGuy5000000000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    So glad I saw this video. Just for 4:01 where he plays the chorus of How Soon Is Now. I had been playing that wrong for ever.

  • @jackthedipper3332
    @jackthedipper3332 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    1:10 is just so epic

  • @BraegenRussellGuitarist
    @BraegenRussellGuitarist 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview.

  • @firdausHITMAN
    @firdausHITMAN 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    3:14 nice one Johnny!

  • @edwardskim0111
    @edwardskim0111 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    For those asking for the song around 3:15-3;25 its Bigmouth Strikes Again (Smiths song off The Queen Is Dead). When he's using the tremolo its How Soon Is Now? And the last song at the end is Wonderful Woman. All Smiths tunes except he plays New Town Velocity in this video too.

    • @edwardskim0111
      @edwardskim0111 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In order: New Town Velocity, Bigmouth Strikes Again, How Soon Is Now?, Wonderful Woman

  • @Parmera_1914
    @Parmera_1914 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    legend live

  • @Pacuta_
    @Pacuta_ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man he is so good.

  • @CountryHouseGent
    @CountryHouseGent 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The man.

  • @Crinkle65
    @Crinkle65 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God I love that dude.

  • @fredhandy2063
    @fredhandy2063 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool stuff!

  • @michaelb8273
    @michaelb8273 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO GOOD.

  • @Soilwar
    @Soilwar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Oh no I'm colorblind.

  • @missgfaulkner
    @missgfaulkner 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cracking stuff

  • @lilyinc
    @lilyinc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    does anyone know if Mr Marr's patches are available? Such a nice fella

  • @Zhorellski
    @Zhorellski 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hmmm Quite interesting! Line6 HD500x owner here and a Smith Fan!

  • @davidbowieisheroes
    @davidbowieisheroes 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect

  • @gauloiscalifornien
    @gauloiscalifornien 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'll always love his sounds, not over distorted. He is a tone guru.

  • @mathlovin2667
    @mathlovin2667 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Riff Master!

  • @TheAngello120
    @TheAngello120 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the first Boss ME I have tried that made me leave my Vox tonelab s.e. at home and the more I use it the more I like it,still is nowhere close to the Kemper unit that is in the studio but good enough to gig and well done Boss, at last you have a contender. I still think that the chorus and echo sound from the Vox is for my ears perfection,just the drives are not there and this technology to build and use sounds is what Korg should have done instead of the AWEFUL valvtronics pedals they moved on to.

  • @koosjansen1
    @koosjansen1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's brilliant, isn't he!

  • @49Ibanez
    @49Ibanez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I give anything for his genuine patches

  • @paulbyrne7883
    @paulbyrne7883 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The boss talks about the boss:-D

  • @jprince1993
    @jprince1993 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Are the patches he used available to download anywhere?

  • @karltopdollar
    @karltopdollar 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can we have the Johnny Marr patches please thank you

  • @arricat5e311
    @arricat5e311 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can I download his presets?

  • @barjabulon
    @barjabulon 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    3.24 m = amazing !!

  • @scotfleming2525
    @scotfleming2525 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Question: Johnny is using what appears to be two additional Boss FS-5L single latched footswitches with the GT-100. What does this allow him to do that is above and beyond the GT-100 capabilities? And why two single footswitches as opposed to the BOSS dual switch unit or similar?

    • @rolandeurope
      @rolandeurope  10 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Hey Scot, good question! The extra foot switches don't add any new functionality to the GT-100 processor. Johnny mentioned to us that he has the foot switches on the side of his mic stand on stage. This way he can remain on that spot and doesn't have to keep breaking eye contact with the audience by looking down and finding the correct pedal.

  • @sparedonga570
    @sparedonga570 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can anyone tell what cables and plugs Johnny uses?

  • @samjl4
    @samjl4 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Long shot but anyone know what his shoes are?

    • @connorwhyte3207
      @connorwhyte3207 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      vintage lacoste dots

    • @ericld11
      @ericld11 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is vegan so he avoids leather but occasionally I see Johnny in leather shoes.

  • @l.g.5899
    @l.g.5899 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can it make sense buying this unit in 2022? I think yes, it's out at 400 euro but I think it worth... what's your opinion guys?

  • @laceyvideos
    @laceyvideos 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone tell me what song he's playing at 3:25

  • @jeffreyfago9035
    @jeffreyfago9035 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was he using a Roland amp during this interview?

  • @ONE_TAKE_JAM
    @ONE_TAKE_JAM 9 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Tony Montana play a guitar???? jajajajaja...!!!

    • @LeviBulger
      @LeviBulger 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That's hilarious.

    • @ONE_TAKE_JAM
      @ONE_TAKE_JAM 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      jajajaj it's a joke man..!!

  • @PeacockAffect
    @PeacockAffect 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Smiths are absolute heroes of mine, but I feel like if I was to aproach any of them I would be really disapointed and that they would be rude to me.

  • @macklu7571
    @macklu7571 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone know what amp/amps Johnny uses with the GT100? Does it sound good going directly into the mixing board? That would be very convenient for an open mic in a small venue.

    • @connorwhyte3207
      @connorwhyte3207 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      its a fender deluxe and super reverb

    • @ericld11
      @ericld11 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deluxe Reverb for 2014 tour -

  • @pedroormazabal9744
    @pedroormazabal9744 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    en minuto 4:48, ¿que canción es?o está improvisando?

    • @wungabunga
      @wungabunga 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pedro Ormazábal Wonderful Woman by The Smiths.

  • @Parkie355
    @Parkie355 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What style of guitar playing does Johnny play. I know people will say its his own style of playing, but how do you start to play like him ?

    • @ekmekthefig
      @ekmekthefig 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Arpeggios.
      LOTS of arpeggios

    • @hollywhinney9368
      @hollywhinney9368 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What I do when I play a chord sequence of his, lets take theres a light that never goes out, I pick out single strings either from EAD and then poay one of GBE, but even thatmit sounds like im trying to play it instead of actually playing it, but with what difference does it make, if you getting the picking of that and add that two different chords it could work, or, now this might sound wierd, stand how he stands when he plays , act like he acts on stage and the motion of his hand playing. Learn charming man for his picking and idevidual note playing on the neck, and then new town velocity chords and struming (Am, Em, F, D ) and you have a sort of sound
      But it is his own style
      Too quote Noel Gallagher "even johnny doesn't know how to play his own stuff"

    • @primeDecomposition
      @primeDecomposition 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In a nutshell, look for melodies WITHIN the chord on each chord in a progression. Turn the gain down and fuck around with different permutations of arpeggiating chord progressions (taking care to let the notes ring out into each other), using your ears to guide you for melodies that appear within the chords.
      Learning a handful of Smiths' tunes will get ya started and give ya a feel on how this will go.

    • @robax
      @robax 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Parkie355 African Highlife guitar, flat picking bluegrass, some Paul Simon (Rythm of the Saints), and then mix it into a more normal strummed guitar pop/rock. Have a look around TH-cam for some of these, especially the highlife.

  • @Shawnie23Williams
    @Shawnie23Williams 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone know the song between 3:15 and 3:32 or is he just Jamming ??

    • @edwardskim0111
      @edwardskim0111 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's called Bigmouth Strikes Again off the record "The Queen Is Dead". A classic Smiths song.

  • @vanardnb
    @vanardnb 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What shoes is he wearing?

  • @robertminors7100
    @robertminors7100 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sad I know but...Does anyone know what 'make' his guitar strap is?

    • @sparedonga570
      @sparedonga570 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Souldier who are based in Chicago

    • @robertminors7100
      @robertminors7100 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice one Leo much appreciated.

    • @sparedonga570
      @sparedonga570 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've only go the strap to go! I met Johnny and he insisted I bought his Jag which will be here soon. I've got a Fender Deluxe Reverb and it does topple the Twin (which I've also got). The GT100 is a really good unit. I wish I'd not bothered spending thousands on my pedalboard now.

    • @hdoan7167
      @hdoan7167 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its a Souldier strap - Dresden star print. got one straight after getting his guitar. And the Grolsch strap lock too! not sad at all. lol.

  • @dorianvkt
    @dorianvkt 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats the name of the song at 3.14 and again around 4.00?

    • @Guitarman1959
      @Guitarman1959 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      The first one is, Bigmouth Strikes Again. The Second is, How Soon Is Now.

  • @magicmaui66
    @magicmaui66 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    what Song is he playing from 4:45? Thanks

    • @sourdesi
      @sourdesi 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +magicmaui66 Part of it sounds like it could be 'Accept Yourself' but the rest doesn't. He might just be improvising

  • @paulgomez5724
    @paulgomez5724 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    johnny darr-ling

  • @GalibHossain
    @GalibHossain 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Toni montana :P

  • @CestJ0el
    @CestJ0el 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    song name at 4.45

    • @heale1
      @heale1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonderful Woman

  • @burnsfactor
    @burnsfactor 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What song from around 3:20-3:30

    • @slumber44
      @slumber44 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Leroy Burke Bigmouth Strikes Again

    • @burnsfactor
      @burnsfactor 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      slumber44 Thanks so much, I've recently gotten into the Smiths as I'm 16, but never gave that song a listen.

    • @ivicahpps
      @ivicahpps 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Leroy Burke Bigmouth Strikes Again by The Smiths. You're welcome! .)

  • @sparedonga570
    @sparedonga570 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've just ordered mine. What is that separate (twin) foot switch and what does he use it for?

    • @rickf
      @rickf 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those are two Boss FS-5 switches that you can optionally connect to switch presets/turn effects off and on.

    • @soysaucehairdye7869
      @soysaucehairdye7869 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rick Fontaine thanks m8 I was wondering what those were as well

  • @chilldude30
    @chilldude30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn he must have sold a lot of these things

  • @Y4Uable
    @Y4Uable 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:20 song?

    • @bodin6969
      @bodin6969 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bigmouth Strikes Again - The Smiths :)

    • @thatman82
      @thatman82 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bigmouth Strikes Again

    • @TheZooropaBaby
      @TheZooropaBaby 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bigmouth Strikes Again by the Smiths. Iconic song!

    • @zenlee1109
      @zenlee1109 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bigmouth strikes again- the smtihs

  • @jackbotkins3587
    @jackbotkins3587 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They say certain people with a lot of money have "fuck you money." If this is true then Johnny Marr has "fuck you feel and musicality."

  • @Strabbs12345
    @Strabbs12345 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Find it hard to believe he uses this live?

    • @edwardskim0111
      @edwardskim0111 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Been to his live shows. He has been using them live exclusively alongside a Diamond compressor.

    • @willroyer1
      @willroyer1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out videos of him live and you can see it. It really is a great unit. I have one myself.

    • @Strabbs12345
      @Strabbs12345 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did! and hes does! so I just bought one! great bit of kit, its not a kemper or helix, but for £300 its amazing!

    • @supergrizzidentity
      @supergrizzidentity 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Strabbs12345 there's a video that I think is from BBC, where he goes over his rig before a performance. I think he had a few extra pedals, but he controls most everything from the gt100

  • @wodenoftheangles3339
    @wodenoftheangles3339 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy (who ever he is) is a traitor of the analogue sound...