I just discovered Greg tonight on doing a thing at NAMM. Just jaw droppingly good. Now, I've got to dig deep and study what he's doing. Thankfully he seams to be a great teacher. So many good players just don't teach well.
Wait, really, you have to wonder..?!? There’s like 15 years of TH-cam and guitar media hysteria about Greg Koch. His name shows up all over the place at NAMM, on The Gearpage and many other music places. People have been praising him for a long time - by the thousands or tens/hundreds of thousands. I think it’s safe to say other people recognize his genius. The man can play.
Ian Ritchie Stewart yes he’s had dvds out for many years years before wildwood guitars. Why has it taken you so long to recognize him and I’m betting you don’t know a lot of great guitarists. Research!!! Mato Nanji from Indigenous, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jeff Healey, Hiram Bullock, I really hope you know Clapton by now and obviously Hendrix, Doug Rappoport, kingfish, tons of session guys. Rafael Moreria, Doyle Bramhall 2, I hope SRV, I hope you know more than Mayer. Ben Poole, Dan Patlansky, Walter Trout, Gary Moore. Tons, tons and more tons. Expand those horizons. Eric Gales, Marcus King, Kirk Fletcher. 🙄look around.
I'm 67 yrs old Rock and Metal musician ...Greg's sharing demo's are always "therapeutic!" (especially this one)...Jimi was always looking for a healing in chords. This is ZEN!
Axis bold as love (the entire album) is LOT MORE than the just opening riff to title song. For me people who talk about Hendrix DO NOT KNOW Hendrix unless they can play the songs on guitar. Back in the 80s guitarist covered hey Joe ‘purple haze ‘voodoo child maybe ‘lil wing’ if your lucky …But NO ONE covered of ‘Castles made of sand’ . And when they covered ‘little wing’ they just played around the chords. No one played ‘double stops’ rhythm blues chops like Jimi did in rock music. Nobody Jimi took muddy waters style up another NOTCH. These lil chord inversions tricks’ making them work in positions ‘rock guitarist hadn’t thought of at that point.. Double stops EXTREME. During the 1960s it was extreme. Johnny winter said he NEVER seen anyone play acoustic like Jimi. (Not the s’*’* we have of Jimi on film playing acoustic (white background Jimi playing 12 string.) SUCKS! That’s nothing Hendrix is on acid in that clip. I can tell the was he’s talking to camera guy, (shy) The feeling when acid first effects come on. The reason no body hears the thegreatness of Jimi’s guitar on axis is because Hendrix lost original master recoding before album released . Noel and Mitch with Jimi had one’ day to re - record most of the songs. According to Mitch the FEEL was gone. Hendrix wouldn’t have released Axis so soon if it was up to him.
it's clear that Jimi was from another world.... it's still magic listening to this stuff so many years after his death, but playing THIS in the late 60's when NOONE played anything remotely similiar on an electric guitar.... just HUGE!
As with countless others, Hendrix is the inspiration and sole reason why I wanted to learn how to play guitar. My level of Hendrix worship exceeds just playing guitar to all out, no holds barred, hardcore, die hard collector of all things Hendrix unrelentingly for roughly a 15 year span. It's also proven to be quite extensive and not to mention expensive, accumulating 150+ Hendrix CDs alone, over half of which are rare originaI silver pressed factory "Imports". With guitar playing experience going on 35 years, one thing I've neglected learning is Jimi's brilliantly beautiful and phenomenally genius chord phrasing style. In reading the headline for this latest video, I was more than pleasantly surprised to say the least. It is without question, a carefully detailed and superbly executed invaluable lesson, which again, has inspired me and countless others to learn, master the techniques, and ultimately put my own improvised ideas and thoughts into. Thank you Greg, not only for this particular video but every.. single.. one. You sir, are unmatched in every possible known aspect of all things guitar. Rite on & rock on!!!
Supersonic Nomad I'm sure you have a wonderful collection but it doesn't beat mine. I have over a months worth time wise of Hendrix recordings. Every concert, every studio session, every different source of said concerts. merges of concerts, individual Multi-Tracks of studio songs as well as live concerts, ect. Anything that is available and even some things that aren't actually available on the black market. I've got good sources and connections of people who worked with Hendrix himself or work in the Experience Hendrix offices now.
Greg, you are an amazing player and funny as hell. quite the inspiration...Hendrix was from another planet is remains at the top of the mountain to this day !
Another great Jimi technique breakdown, it's not easy to tell what Jimi was doing most of the time. There has always been a mystique around how Jimi played and got his sound and tone. He had influences from the earlier days of rock and played with some greats back then also. Fantastic video.
Amazing progression. Strange how one album spawned a complete way of playing rythym for generations of guitarists. Oh, and as always, incredible playing sir.
Really enjoy your playing and sence of humor. Both are inspiring. Your playing inspires my to get better your humor inspires me to increase my vocabulary
I've never been a Hendrix fan neither I follow any rules as to what to listen to when it comes to guitar players, But I love what He did and what he shared with the whole world in terms of guitar. I appreciate people like Greg Koch taking it up higher and making it their own and beyond. Thank you so much Greg!!
Thankyou! so much for that. You open up just how knowledgeable Jimi was at his profession! And to think: it all came to him naturally. So much skill. Awe inspiring!!!
James Holmberg idk. Have u heard of Chris Duarte, Mato Nani from Indigenous, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Doug Rappoport, I mean the list goes on forever. Greg’s been around long enough for me to have his learning DVD’s. Research and broaden out those horizons. If ur only listening to John Mayer maybe? You’re truly missing out. Btw Hendrix got a lot of his his stuff from buddy guy and as Greg said Curtis mayfield and made it into his own. I just hope u know who SRV and Clapton are.
Too funny! If I was only listening to John Mayer...I'd have to shoot myself, ha ha. In fact I don't listen to him at all. I've heard of everyone you mentioned except for Mato Nani. I saw Johnny Lang(I'm a Minneapolis native) and Kenny Wayne Shepherd live ironically at Experience Hendrix in a small theater here. I also saw Buddy Guy at the same theater and followed him around the theater when he did his "Walk-Around-While- Playing" thing,(I think he really digs that wireless gizmo) until his body guard started getting weirded out by me so I returned to my seat. Hendrix also credited The 3 kings, as he called them, Albert, Freddie, and B.B. for a lot of his influence. Oh and I love SRV, I also have his brother Jimmie's Signature Strat with the Texas Special Pick-ups and I love to say that Stevie was the only guy that could play Hendrix, better than....Well..Hendrix. At least on Little Wing. Ohhh! He just CRUSHES that song! F*** yeah! I grew up listening to Jimmy Page, Hendrix, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Cream, etc..Oh, and cant forget Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Ed King and Steve Gaines from Skynyrd shit And Allman Bros and................................................................................................................................But Hey Man, thanx for looking out for a fellow axe-meister and I'll have to check out Chris Duarte, Mato and Doug Rappoport and you should check out Justin Johnson, if you are not familiar. Cool Cat!
James Holmberg yea I just saw this a year later. Didn’t mean to come across as an ass but I think I did. Sorry. It’s just a matter of taste and I guess research and remember magazines? So as I was growing up I think that’s really where I got my info because in a magazine you can’t help but see everyone as you go thru the pages. Stay safe man and again sorry.
@@andrewjackson9654 Well, I'd have to say I may have overreacted a bit. Boy, was I wound tight that day, huh. No hard feelings .. just hard rock. Peace
Thanks for the great video I learnt a few things! Of all the guitar TH-cam personalities, Greg’s the best player, such a wonderful pallet of licks and influences, I love how you keep your reviews so similar so we can actually hear differences in guitars.. keep it up! Also where can I find more lessons from Greg? I’m always looking to learn and get better and your playing is really inspiring!
Jimi is still the foremost master of this style. He doesn't overdue the ornamentation, always balances the low and high registers, and there is something supple and fluid--elastic if you will, that nobody else can really do.
It is interesting to note that a strat played straight thru any generic amp will not give you those crazy overtones . The amp used in Hendrix's time was the sound that he could get which I suspect was mostly in the studio. I could not emulate it at the time. ??/ I wondered why his sound was so different if I had same guitar. The difference I see now is really the overdrive that Mr Koch is using which is a pedal effect, probably the amps effect in Jimi's time. This breaks up the sound overtones. Koch usually puts a pedal reference in the Wild Wood videos. Also, Jimi's sound was different in Concert setting...a lot more dry and harsh. So this is the sound from Axis bold as Love or electric lady land!
Greg, any chance you could run down House Burning Down. I learned a lot of it from watching Randy Hansen do it but would love a breakdown. To me it's an overlooked gem in Jimi's catalog with one of the all time great intro's. Thanks!
Greg very good playing. I need to buy me a strat - don't have one butt I got a Epiphone Les Paul . I think playing songs like that sounds better on strats what you think. PS.. Troyster ?
I just realized how OCD I am. In spite of this beautiful tone, playing and look, I'm watching that transition logo on the headstock and it's driving me mental. Lol.
I have to wonder if anyone else out there recognizes the genius on display when Greg Koch is on screen! So glad he didn't choose piano!
I just discovered Greg tonight on doing a thing at NAMM. Just jaw droppingly good. Now, I've got to dig deep and study what he's doing. Thankfully he seams to be a great teacher. So many good players just don't teach well.
Wait, really, you have to wonder..?!? There’s like 15 years of TH-cam and guitar media hysteria about Greg Koch. His name shows up all over the place at NAMM, on The Gearpage and many other music places. People have been praising him for a long time - by the thousands or tens/hundreds of thousands. I think it’s safe to say other people recognize his genius. The man can play.
Ian Ritchie Stewart yes he’s had dvds out for many years years before wildwood guitars. Why has it taken you so long to recognize him and I’m betting you don’t know a lot of great guitarists. Research!!! Mato Nanji from Indigenous, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jeff Healey, Hiram Bullock, I really hope you know Clapton by now and obviously Hendrix, Doug Rappoport, kingfish, tons of session guys. Rafael Moreria, Doyle Bramhall 2, I hope SRV, I hope you know more than Mayer. Ben Poole, Dan Patlansky, Walter Trout, Gary Moore. Tons, tons and more tons. Expand those horizons. Eric Gales, Marcus King, Kirk Fletcher. 🙄look around.
theanthonyv agree. It’s ridiculous. He’s been around forever. You have to wonder what are these guys watching?
Watched some of your videos Greg, you are a phenomenal guitarist, thx for these tips, also a big JH fan!!
I'm 67 yrs old Rock and Metal musician ...Greg's sharing demo's are always "therapeutic!" (especially this one)...Jimi was always looking for a healing in chords. This is ZEN!
Axis bold as love (the entire album) is LOT MORE than the just opening riff to title song. For me people who talk about Hendrix DO NOT KNOW Hendrix unless they can play the songs on guitar. Back in the 80s guitarist covered hey Joe ‘purple haze ‘voodoo child maybe ‘lil wing’ if your lucky …But NO ONE covered of ‘Castles made of sand’ . And when they covered ‘little wing’ they just played around the chords. No one played ‘double stops’ rhythm blues chops like Jimi did in rock music. Nobody Jimi took muddy waters style up another NOTCH. These lil chord inversions tricks’ making them work in positions ‘rock guitarist hadn’t thought of at that point.. Double stops EXTREME. During the 1960s it was extreme. Johnny winter said he NEVER seen anyone play acoustic like Jimi. (Not the s’*’* we have of Jimi on film playing acoustic (white background Jimi playing 12 string.) SUCKS! That’s nothing Hendrix is on acid in that clip. I can tell the was he’s talking to camera guy, (shy) The feeling when acid first effects come on. The reason no body hears the thegreatness of Jimi’s guitar on axis is because Hendrix lost original master recoding before album released . Noel and Mitch with Jimi had one’ day to re - record most of the songs. According to Mitch the FEEL was gone. Hendrix wouldn’t have released Axis so soon if it was up to him.
it's clear that Jimi was from another world.... it's still magic listening to this stuff so many years after his death, but playing THIS in the late 60's when NOONE played anything remotely similiar on an electric guitar.... just HUGE!
Totaly agree , and just look at the chords for 3rd stone from the sun = way in the future even for now
As with countless others, Hendrix is the inspiration and sole reason why I wanted to learn how to play guitar. My level of Hendrix worship exceeds just playing guitar to all out, no holds barred, hardcore, die hard collector of all things Hendrix unrelentingly for roughly a 15 year span. It's also proven to be quite extensive and not to mention expensive, accumulating 150+ Hendrix CDs alone, over half of which are rare originaI silver pressed factory "Imports". With guitar playing experience going on 35 years, one thing I've neglected learning is Jimi's brilliantly beautiful and phenomenally genius chord phrasing style. In reading the headline for this latest video, I was more than pleasantly surprised to say the least. It is without question, a carefully detailed and superbly executed invaluable lesson, which again, has inspired me and countless others to learn, master the techniques, and ultimately put my own improvised ideas and thoughts into. Thank you Greg, not only for this particular video but every.. single.. one. You sir, are unmatched in every possible known aspect of all things guitar. Rite on & rock on!!!
Supersonic Nomad I'm sure you have a wonderful collection but it doesn't beat mine. I have over a months worth time wise of Hendrix recordings. Every concert, every studio session, every different source of said concerts. merges of concerts, individual Multi-Tracks of studio songs as well as live concerts, ect. Anything that is available and even some things that aren't actually available on the black market. I've got good sources and connections of people who worked with Hendrix himself or work in the Experience Hendrix offices now.
fred flinstone
You da man.
Amen brother!
I started playing guitar wayyyyy before I listened to Jimi.
I was garbage and became frustrated and stopped playing really, then I discovered Jimi.
Yep...what he said...minus the collection of all things Hendrix. Well, I DID acquire the nick-name, Jimi Hendrix, back in '93.
Greg, you are an amazing player and funny as hell. quite the inspiration...Hendrix was from another planet is remains at the top of the mountain to this day !
Thanks Greg, very nice. Great Hendrixian tone too!
Wonderful playing. Thank you for the lesson.
Thanks. This is so so good.
You are an excellent teacher and player and true to form the best ones will usually share their methods. The guitar Gods thank you!
That’s gotta be one of the best sounding Strats I’ve ever heard!
I know I’d love to get it but it’s long gone and expensive.
Another great Jimi technique breakdown, it's not easy to tell what Jimi was doing most of the time. There has always been a mystique around how Jimi played and got his sound and tone. He had influences from the earlier days of rock and played with some greats back then also. Fantastic video.
Love your playing Greg 👍🏼🎸
I have watched some of your videos Greg, you are a phenomenal guitarist. Thank you for the tips. Also a JH fan!!
Amazing progression. Strange how one album spawned a complete way of playing rythym for generations of guitarists. Oh, and as always, incredible playing sir.
Really enjoy your playing and sence of humor. Both are inspiring. Your playing inspires my to get better your humor inspires me to increase my vocabulary
Always a pleasure Greg, thanks👌
I'm picking up loads of tips from Greg, my guitar playing has improved a lot, priceless. Thanks Greg and Wildwood, great videos.
Excellent playing lushious sounding strat!!
Thanks Greg. Amazing. For me you are one of the finest guitarist in the world...
I've never been a Hendrix fan neither I follow any rules as to what to listen to when it comes to guitar players, But I love what He did and what he shared with the whole world in terms of guitar. I appreciate people like Greg Koch taking it up higher and making it their own and beyond. Thank you so much Greg!!
Great Hendrix lesson Greg. Thanks!
Nice video Greg.
Greg, my man, you're so unselfish and so sincere sharing your knowledge. You're much appreciated!
Thanks for keeping Hendrixian activity alive!
Gorgeous.
Great Hendrix lesson.
Joel
Thankyou! so much for that. You open up just how knowledgeable Jimi was at his profession! And to think: it all came to him naturally. So much skill. Awe inspiring!!!
This is a gift and a thing of beauty. I WILL PLAY IT LIKE HIM!!
Greg you are a winged beast of the night sir!
That set up sounds nice.
Nice Greg, thanks!
thanx greg .... you do a really great job !!!!!
Damn .. That was beautiful !
Love it greg i need some dwayne allman licks too. Clapton snd a few more. Iplay some of all but dont know if im right.self taught.
How, oh HOW have I never hears of this amazing guitarist and all-around-groovy-guy? I'm blown away by the attention to detail and tiny subtleties.
James Holmberg idk. Have u heard of Chris Duarte, Mato Nani from Indigenous, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Doug Rappoport, I mean the list goes on forever. Greg’s been around long enough for me to have his learning DVD’s. Research and broaden out those horizons. If ur only listening to John Mayer maybe? You’re truly missing out. Btw Hendrix got a lot of his his stuff from buddy guy and as Greg said Curtis mayfield and made it into his own. I just hope u know who SRV and Clapton are.
Too funny! If I was only listening to John Mayer...I'd have to shoot myself, ha ha. In fact I don't listen to him at all. I've heard of everyone you mentioned except for Mato Nani. I saw Johnny Lang(I'm a Minneapolis native) and Kenny Wayne Shepherd live ironically at Experience Hendrix in a small theater here. I also saw Buddy Guy at the same theater and followed him around the theater when he did his "Walk-Around-While- Playing" thing,(I think he really digs that wireless gizmo) until his body guard started getting weirded out by me so I returned to my seat. Hendrix also credited The 3 kings, as he called them, Albert, Freddie, and B.B. for a lot of his influence. Oh and I love SRV, I also have his brother Jimmie's Signature Strat with the Texas Special Pick-ups and I love to say that Stevie was the only guy that could play Hendrix, better than....Well..Hendrix. At least on Little Wing. Ohhh! He just CRUSHES that song! F*** yeah! I grew up listening to Jimmy Page, Hendrix, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Cream, etc..Oh, and cant forget Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Ed King and Steve Gaines from Skynyrd shit And Allman Bros and................................................................................................................................But Hey Man, thanx for looking out for a fellow axe-meister and I'll have to check out Chris Duarte, Mato and Doug Rappoport and you should check out Justin Johnson, if you are not familiar. Cool Cat!
James Holmberg yea I just saw this a year later. Didn’t mean to come across as an ass but I think I did. Sorry. It’s just a matter of taste and I guess research and remember magazines? So as I was growing up I think that’s really where I got my info because in a magazine you can’t help but see everyone as you go thru the pages. Stay safe man and again sorry.
@@andrewjackson9654 Well, I'd have to say I may have overreacted a bit. Boy, was I wound tight that day, huh. No hard feelings .. just hard rock. Peace
Great tone and lesson :D
Been waiting a long time for this lick, thanks for sharing!
I like that Strat. It sounds really good.
wow this is one the best Hendrix playings i've seen
Awesome!!
Gregory is genius. Thank you.
Good lesson! Thanks a lot!
The absolute master.
Greg. You're a fantastic guitarist. Peace
Their are a lot of players out there that are good but only a few like you that are AWESOME.
Craig..most enjoyable guitar player on TH-cam, 😊
Thanks for the great video I learnt a few things! Of all the guitar TH-cam personalities, Greg’s the best player, such a wonderful pallet of licks and influences, I love how you keep your reviews so similar so we can actually hear differences in guitars.. keep it up! Also where can I find more lessons from Greg? I’m always looking to learn and get better and your playing is really inspiring!
How are you acquiring this tone? It's perfect
Classic Greg x
Jimmi and the massive thumb. The vdo from Woodstock and IOW are amazing.
Outstanding as always! Would appreciate if you give the details on the tone please.
Sweet .... and glorious !
Now we have so much room for Hendrixan Activities!
4:28 this chord sounds amazing....
that setting is insane
Hey Greg!I'm a huge fan bro keep up the inspirational work peace!
Greg thank you...nuff said
Now, this is the true Hendrix tone, it must be played on a Strat (and, yes, and I know, Greg is a master of the Telecaster)!
Hickory Dickory, Gregory Kochery! Nice video Greg, thanks.
Jimi is still the foremost master of this style. He doesn't overdue the ornamentation, always balances the low and high registers, and there is something supple and fluid--elastic if you will, that nobody else can really do.
More Jimi licks!
Hours and hours of listening to Hendrix live. That's where all the tricks are.
Lovely, Greg! Will definitely have to try that out... Great tone btw. which amp and pedals is Greg playing here?
greg, you're fucking amazing
greg, more hendrix stuff please!!! :)
THIS! :)
I could do without the relicing, but I'm in love with that axe.
Greg, this is gold dust, have to ask if you can play the outro? I've been trying for over 20 years now 😆
+wildwood Guitars - what's the signal chain in this video. Amp + pedals? thanks guys!
That thing sounds mighty
Greg is easily one of best players on the planet.
Great tone, what amp's/ pedal's he using?
Thanks Greg!
☆☆☆☆☆
Thanks Gregory Kochery
C#minor/raised 5th. Thats's a fine sounding chord.
Darn Your Really Good
Tone👍 What amp and is there any pedals in the soundmaking???
Fantastical Hendrixian Spatial orientation :D
It is interesting to note that a strat played straight thru any generic amp will not give you those crazy overtones . The amp used in Hendrix's time was the sound that he could get which I suspect was mostly in the studio. I could not emulate it at the time. ??/ I wondered why his sound was so different if I had same guitar. The difference I see now is really the overdrive that Mr Koch is using which is a pedal effect, probably the amps effect in Jimi's time. This breaks up the sound overtones. Koch usually puts a pedal reference in the Wild Wood videos. Also, Jimi's sound was different in Concert setting...a lot more dry and harsh. So this is the sound from Axis bold as Love or electric lady land!
Great video Greg. That has to be difficult for you as your hands are so tiny. Again great playing as usual.
Greg, any chance you could run down House Burning Down. I learned a lot of it from watching Randy Hansen do it but would love a breakdown. To me it's an overlooked gem in Jimi's catalog with one of the all time great intro's. Thanks!
I haven't seen you do a Robin Trower inspired lick yet or have you?
Yeah man !!!
what is the amp /pedal used? is this the freidman smallbox 50 head?
Gregory Kochery's the man!
Oh, it seems that Greg is not using Fishman Fluence in his strat anymore. Just curious what are the current pickups.
Is that guitar listed for sale?
Greg ! Do you give guitar lessons.. Ps / troyster
Thumbs up!
Is that a custom shop 67 reissue? It sounds amazing
its probably a 65 reissue because fender started using the big headstocks in 66
Jimmy Cage both wrong. It took 2 yrs to see your posts. There’s no giant headstock. It’s most likely a 50’s body slightly relic’d and long gone.
Greg very good playing. I need to buy me a strat - don't have one butt I got a Epiphone Les Paul . I think playing songs like that sounds better on strats what you think. PS.. Troyster ?
I was the 1000th person to like this, those three nines in a row were just begging me to change them lol
What amp and pedals (if any) are you using in this video?
Hey Greg, can you cover Gary Moore's vibrato? and stylings: thanks
Thanks greg that was sick. Ay a jazzmaster tho
What overdrive are you using my man? That's such a nice tone. Also, what pickups are in that strat?
I guess its a BB Preamp, at least that's what he used in older Videos. ..
how the hell u get that tone?
which strat is it? and amp?
All those crack notes? I thought they were LSD notes!....jokes. Thanks for the lesson Wildwood and Greg!!!!
Tasty morsels of tuition, sir Gregory
I just realized how OCD I am. In spite of this beautiful tone, playing and look, I'm watching that transition logo on the headstock and it's driving me mental. Lol.
tell me about it
What pedal(s) are you using Greg?