Mick’s Vlog - The New Strat Journey Begins (And Pretty Much Ends) - That Pedal Show

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    In this video I reflect on the last few months and the problems I was having with my main guitar… that now seems to be known as ‘Blue’ thanks to the TPS audience!
    I’ve been talking about it on the regular Friday and Tuesday shows, and lots of people have asked if I could document some of the journey.
    So I’ll try - this is part 1 where I play four guitars back to back and think it over. In part 2 I swap the bridge out on Blue, and in part 3 if I get that far, I’ll swap the pickups out. If you’re looking for a video on ‘what is the best Strat-style guitar?’, this is definitely not for you. If you’re interested in some of the factors that go into why we choose and bond with these ridiculous planks of wood, you might find it more interesting.
    One thing I will say… This process has made me even less of a fan of A/B testing and blind listening that I was before. I’m discovering that I can’t play, listen and be objective at the same time. On the subject of which... I'll get asked this a lot, so I'll answer here. Why on earth did I use so much gain in this video? Honestly, I have no idea - listening back, it was a mistake.
    Hey ho. Part two might have some better sounds.
    Anyhoo, please enjoy the vid. Parts 2 and 3 will be along sometime in December and/or January. Cheers!
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    • Two-Rock Classic Reverb Signature with Two-Rock 212 cab and TR 1265B speakers
    Guitars in this episode:
    • Fender American Vintage ’62 Stratocaster (2001): Watch Mick’s video at bit.ly/2cQv3yT
    • Macmull S-Classic: www.macmull-guitars.com/s-cla...
    • Fender John Mayer Signature Stratocaster (2008, no longer made)
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  • @everybodylovesgav
    @everybodylovesgav 5 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    ALL IN FAVOR OF MICK REBUILDING HIS ORIGINAL STRAT SAY AYE !!!!

    • @ThatPedalShow
      @ThatPedalShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Not going to happen. It’s a dog. Sorry!

    • @mikebuckman5182
      @mikebuckman5182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      "AYE"

    • @everybodylovesgav
      @everybodylovesgav 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ThatPedalShow You know what they say ....you cant keep a good dog down XD

    • @strattac2264
      @strattac2264 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm a fan of Mick building a strat, but he should start fresh. His first strat looks done.

    • @danieltrilling6295
      @danieltrilling6295 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A Y E

  • @andertons
    @andertons 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Legend....

  • @ej3651
    @ej3651 5 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I want to be your friend, Mick. We can play with strat parts at your place after school every day!

    • @KelsterVonShredster
      @KelsterVonShredster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lol

    • @zerohourdrift
      @zerohourdrift 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Who wouldn’t? He’s one of the best players around today, has a million pedals and amps, and seems to be a downright great guy. As a 19 y/o I aspire to be as awesome as mick when I’m a little older/more grown up😂

    • @KelsterVonShredster
      @KelsterVonShredster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@zerohourdrift if you're 19 and watching this channel, I commend you! You are advanced already.

    • @zerohourdrift
      @zerohourdrift 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kelster Von Shredster lol thanks. I started playing at 14 and built my first strat at 15😂

  • @TomWebbFilms
    @TomWebbFilms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    I think you need to rebuild your original first strat. That would be a great series of videos.

    • @ThatPedalShow
      @ThatPedalShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It’s a dog, unfortunately - will never sound good. Cheers!

    • @adrianhjordan1981
      @adrianhjordan1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      So a Fender CS recreation then... 😝

    • @TomWebbFilms
      @TomWebbFilms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That Pedal Show that’s a shame! I recently resurrected my first guitar and it was great fun.

    • @jvanb231
      @jvanb231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ThatPedalShow build it in case you are wrong

    • @tulk3747
      @tulk3747 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TomWebbFilms small world I just started that same journey myself. Funnily, mine was '91 $99 Yamaha I bought new, lol. Gets me fired up. Can't wait. (wont link but my YT channelI started documenting it)

  • @JasonM96
    @JasonM96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Obviously, I wouldn't watch TPS videos if I weren't interested in guitar tones, but the best part of this video for me was the story of your first Strat. It was a lovely testament to musical and paternal love.

  • @Hawthorneeffect1
    @Hawthorneeffect1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    I still personally think Blue sounds the best between the 4 guitars.

    • @evan4168
      @evan4168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree

    • @mattgilbert7347
      @mattgilbert7347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep

    • @nickbouvy8851
      @nickbouvy8851 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Keybo Dare me too. And I am the very happy owner of a silver sky

    • @jonbradbury3843
      @jonbradbury3843 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree, Blue sounds the business

    • @horsehead
      @horsehead 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed, it had a best overall sound.

  • @ethanbarker3467
    @ethanbarker3467 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mick, your story about your first Strat reminded me of how my dad surprised me with a Gretsch 6120 for my 16th birthday even though I was complete crap at guitar at that point in my life. Now I’m a full time musician and that guitar still remains my number one. Cheers to dads who see potential in their kids even before other people do.

  • @Kurt9099
    @Kurt9099 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I could listen to Mick play all day, any guitar, any amp, any pedal. I just dig his playing!

  • @MarkB.Guitar
    @MarkB.Guitar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love everything about the Macmull (including the headstock). PRS sounds great, too 😍🤩

  • @imgonnagetbanned
    @imgonnagetbanned 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My mentality has ALWAYS been whichever one feels the best to play is usually the right one to stick with... unless you have seriously dead wood that doesn't resonate at all, you can always tweak sound with pickup swaps etc., but if it doesn't feel right, I find I am never 100% happy... then again, this is why I own 5 Strats. Lovely vlog Mick, thanks for taking us on the journey!

  • @clench13
    @clench13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am thoroughly enjoying Mick’s journey and I can’t wait for it to continue. Your knowledge, insights and personal preferences are greatly appreciated my friend. See you on the next one.

  • @Kevin-the-Just
    @Kevin-the-Just 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd like to thank you guys for another year of great edutaining videos. I think you have, almost single handedly, rekindled my interest in guitar effects pedals. I hadn't played for decades, but since retiring and finding your show the old passion has returned and I've learned a lot. All the best for 2019. Keep it up.

  • @vincentkeith5259
    @vincentkeith5259 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    People with a total passion for what they're doing are fun to watch. I'm so new to the electric guitar that I find everything fascinating, notably, what really experienced people can hear that I don't. One of the things I've experienced in several disciplines is how much resolution comes with experience and familiarity that is entirely unavailable to the casual observer, whether that's B&W photography, audiophile sound, fly rod action, trigger pull and reset, or ... whatever your passions are.
    Every one of those four guitars sounded the same to me - maybe in 10 years, I'll actually be able to hear the differences. I'm sure the differences are more pronounced in person - but I wouldn't bet on my ability to sit and listen and tell which was which, my ears just are trained that way.

  • @TheSwalden588
    @TheSwalden588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Blue sounds so much better to me than all the others. I feel like it pushes just the right amount, also your hands already tell you what strat you like best.

  • @tskjek08
    @tskjek08 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A fantastic journey. One that could have no end in sight but I’m glad that Blue has again warmed your heart as you have been in the trenches together for a long time.

  • @tonelogic
    @tonelogic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this Mick! Been waiting forever for you to do this series. First guitar was a squire strat and spent years hating strats until I started playing a few friends again recently and about to being the strat journey myself. Definitely helpful to hear these models as well as the vintage stuff. Good luck on your part swapping!

  • @KristofferVad
    @KristofferVad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Marvellous stuff Mick. For me Blue all the way. The PRS is a lovely guitar but a different beast to a strat from what I have seen in videos. Looking forward to parts 2&3.

  • @jonathanpentreath6039
    @jonathanpentreath6039 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Macmull sounds so great with drive. It seems to have a bit more compression in the pickups, and has that lovely mid-range feedback propensity, but more controllable. It popped more for me.

  • @gordrock
    @gordrock 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see a really personal insight, also great to see the how and the why. Thanks Mick, enjoying the journey.

  • @swardmusic
    @swardmusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What things were made even more clear to me-
    1. Get a strat that feels phisically comfortable and inspiring to play
    2. Get pickups - vintage/modern or somewhere in between suiting your taste.
    3. Tuning stability for the regular gigger.
    4. Rock on.
    Love the show boys keep it up

  • @lance134679
    @lance134679 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They all sound great. I really like the neck pickup on the MacMull. Thanks for the video. Love my Strat, too. it's my go-to for gigs. So versatile. (2012 Fender Select SSS)

  • @nickdevriese
    @nickdevriese 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Can’t wait for part 2. Callaham stuff is awesome.

  • @gordonirf
    @gordonirf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou Mick. I greatly enjoyed that. Looking forward to the next installment. Good luck. .

  • @Adornoquartet
    @Adornoquartet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my. I watched to the end and the ‘62 Fiesta Red is the one. Awesome guitar, hands down the best of all. You are clearly inspired playing it, natural. Carpe Diem, Mick, you must have a guitar like this. You deserve it.

  • @daveharris4032
    @daveharris4032 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’ve gotta love The Mick💪

  • @riverrhodes7394
    @riverrhodes7394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Macmull was my favorite. Just amazing!

  • @WillyPDX94
    @WillyPDX94 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vlog or whatever it's called. I always find you and your compadre, Dan, a joy to listen to. You guys are geekdom at its finest. And I always learn things which is important to me. If I'm going to geek out on gear for an hour, it's nice to come away with a little tidbit or a better understanding of some esoteric electromagnetic principle. So well done, Mick on this episode!

  • @n3rdg4m3r
    @n3rdg4m3r 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This a neat series that I cant wait to see more of. Coming from an Ibanez owner who only plays humbuckers. I didnt really understand or dig the Strat sound when I started my guitar journey. Somehow through watching Mick and TPS, I find myself intrigued about what makes a Strat sound like a Strat. Cheers Mick and Dan for opening my eyes to more tonal options and keeping that spark of musical knowledge and passion growing.

  • @philsaunter1956
    @philsaunter1956 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Man that macmull sounded amazing. No wonder people who played one are all so excited about them.

    • @themaninme
      @themaninme 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Phil Saunter very true

    • @PatoGallini
      @PatoGallini 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi where are they made?

    • @WS-ij1fu
      @WS-ij1fu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PatoGallini Israel.

    • @furbymetal83
      @furbymetal83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It caught me off guard as well. First I was kinda glaring at it, thinking about that hideous headstock, but man, it sounded so full and crisp

  • @johnsmith-sm6mh
    @johnsmith-sm6mh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great Vlog love it but Mick get yourself that Custom Shop strat mate you know it makes sense.
    I did and have never looked back , having said that like you i just love Strats 🎸🎸

  • @elvagabundovatti
    @elvagabundovatti 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I´ve watched just 3 Minutes of this episode and already love it.

  • @ap7498
    @ap7498 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the journey Mick!! Thanks for letting us be a part of it!!

  • @cawfeedawg
    @cawfeedawg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is such a personal thing, but I have to say it will be awesome to see blue with the proper pickguard screw hole pattern.

  • @WendellSexson
    @WendellSexson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for that portion with the vintage guitars. I felt like my Ensenada built 60s Classic lacquer fiesta red Strat sounds in the vein of the real deal you tried out. Not exactly for sure, but legitimately inspired by.

  • @timsheets209
    @timsheets209 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this! Can’t wait for part 2.

  • @shorerocks
    @shorerocks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful idea, this vlog. We are now entering the phase were I kinda feel I know both of you for decades. Nice. Cheers from Germany!

  • @streetrockusa
    @streetrockusa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    To my ears the Macmull is the one that stands out with that extra 3D expression quality to it, that SRV #1ness, though Mick seems to have a harder time playing that guitar, so maby the feel is more tricky than the others.

  • @garethbyrd5860
    @garethbyrd5860 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's always personal taste, but it's the macmull every time for me in that A/B/C/D test. It had a plumminess to the mids rolling into the bass and the top end was never chaffing to the ear. 'Just lovely', as Dan would say.

  • @isaacjohnson.
    @isaacjohnson. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting, and appreciated hearing all your thoughts even on the little details. Thanks Mick! Let the journey continue...

  • @Zeinzu2
    @Zeinzu2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did NOT want that to end. Cant wait to see them all!!!

  • @alenac7269
    @alenac7269 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really enjoyed this - thank you for doing it, twas very interesting! They all sounded great and there's def no wrong here, but for what I like I thought Blue by far sounded the best! 👍 Blue was just so open and intimate to my ears, plus I love the way it compresses. The other Fender was my second choice, the Macmull third, and the Paul Reed Smith was by far my least favorite. I really don't have any kind of brand loyalty so I was totally open to any outcome, so this was fun/cool for me! Anyway can't wait for the next episode 😉 Merry Christmas TPS! 🎄

  • @dthompson5150
    @dthompson5150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really wish you did lessons, Mick. I'd love to learn from you. Your playing is always killer.

  • @viciousest
    @viciousest 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome vid, Mick. I look forward to seeing Parts 2 and 3.

  • @scrawfordmusic
    @scrawfordmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate how self aware you are about your preferences, Mick. And how gentle but firm you are with people who might not understand where you're coming from. It's your honesty and candidness (and Dan's too, to be sure!) that make TPS great.
    Interestingly, I thought the Mcmull sounded great! But I couldn't get past the headstock. I thought the Fender John Mayer sounded really good clean, but suffered more than the others when the gain was increased.
    Thanks again for doing this!

  • @orenkn
    @orenkn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Macmull was pure magic to my ears ...
    Rest of them are nice strats :)

  • @aidanpinder7106
    @aidanpinder7106 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gahhh that macmull sounds so breathy and open, everything I could want in a strat, and controversially, I love the headstock!

  • @LeighGhostTao
    @LeighGhostTao 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Mick, can't wait for Pt.2 'n 3!

  • @kroadster3249
    @kroadster3249 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What lovely video. Thank you Mick

  • @christurner2398
    @christurner2398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm so glad you showed your first strat body. I thought I was crazy for tinkering with my strat (including trying to refret for myself. Fail), turns out I'm not alone

  • @willgoodfellow4235
    @willgoodfellow4235 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ha ha- I only just got to the moment at 38 mins where you mention me and the Landau strat. You legend! You know you're welcome to borrow it if you want to include it in another part of the blog. If I wasn't getting married then I may well sell it to you and upgrade to the Jason Smith Masterbuilt. The journey isn't over yet though. I'm off to see our Danish friend to try out some better amps at Andertons just to see if that changes my perception of whether it's worth lusting over the masterbuilt.

  • @MDCSYD
    @MDCSYD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is truly an excellent video. The Methods that Mick used were clear (added his explanation & opinions) and to the point. No wonder he was an editor for guitarists UK Mag 👍

  • @colaboytje
    @colaboytje 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Added to my playlist for this evening!! I am so excited for this!

  • @adamlonghorn9341
    @adamlonghorn9341 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just brilliant, thanks Mick. I hadn’t realised how much TPS has affected my world until you played Blue and it sounds like home!
    A:B comparisons...they absolutely have their place. Contextually it is different depending on the player etc etc but the fundamental dispassionate point of how the different instrument sound playing the same thing is one side of the puzzle. You’re absolutely right that another, more important for the buyer, is how the instruments affect the player. Tim Pierce , Steve Lukather etc can bang out pure quality licks at will then replay the same thing on demand...and they’re awesome but while I enjoy that in a song...in a performance it’s a little dead for me. David Gilmour and others like him don’t work like that and each note from their zone touches deep inside. That’s your side of the fence and TPS is better for it. Can’t wait for the next episode. Merry Christmas. 👍👍

  • @olredbeard420
    @olredbeard420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The silver sky sounded the best through my car speakers, which I would argue would be a great reason to keep it and have it set up the way you like it.

  • @michaelmitchell5909
    @michaelmitchell5909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ya, can't freakin wait to see the parts change!.... Cheers man!...

  • @cbeserra
    @cbeserra 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool, thanks for sharing your journey!

  • @piersuntersander
    @piersuntersander 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I was starting to worry about TPS overexposure and then notification pops up and in I go again :) keep up the good work and attention to detail, it makes all the difference. Thank you Mick and Dan and Simon and Catherine and anyone else behind the scenes. And good on ya to invest in quality kit...A Dumble filmed on a VHS handycam from 1987 doesn't sound as good as one shot in 4k, of course!

    • @ThatPedalShow
      @ThatPedalShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Thanks Piers. There are people who think we are making too many videos. But that’s okay, they can just watch less.. thank you!

    • @piersuntersander
      @piersuntersander 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ThatPedalShow Yes. There are also people who think Hitler was misunderstood. Amazing how free content draws the most criticism. Perhaps a thought towards Patreon-only content, in view of your recent giveaway conundrum. With regards to this upload, a very well put together vlog, with a perhaps unintentional accent on how the emotional response to an instrument is as important as the technical craftmanship present in said instrument. In terms of broadcasting, this was ace and showed a good blend between the insightful views of an industry professional, a 'visceral' visual representation of the struggle between form and content, and an overall tone somewhere between Mark Kermode, Michael Palin and Danish Peter of the Honore Clan. In the same way that Top Gear is not about cars, th TPS is starting to grow its own spirit. Godspeed.

    • @purushswaminathan5693
      @purushswaminathan5693 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThatPedalShow
      2018 has been all TPS overexposure for me, but I am not complaining. I have become tone-wiser, bought some really quality pedals/gear that suit my playing, moved into an apartment where i can practice louder(😂) and therefore as a result my playing has definitely become better due to the tonal inspiration(something Mick alluded in the recent Q/A thingie). Thank you everyone at TPS🙏 and have a great holiday season!

    • @piersuntersander
      @piersuntersander 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@purushswaminathan5693 That's awesome...I hope your new apartment is built from tonewood :)

    • @mattgilbert7347
      @mattgilbert7347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@piersuntersander Why'd you have to bring Hitler into this, man

  • @eddlabel
    @eddlabel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Makes me want to buy a Strat. Tho I missed the Mex Hendrix Strat, it's clear to me that the sound in my ears come from the VRI 62s. Maybe because Mick's sound has been my reference of Strat sound... thanks bro!

  • @erajad
    @erajad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vlog; thanks for it. Glad you're making these! And totally understand the Blue attachment. Why, oh why, oh why did I ever let go of my 1983 Strat Elite (black, rosewood, hardtail) (bought in 1984) (said goodbye to it in 2011) which I loved. And I'll never get back again. Looking forward to parts 2 and 3!

  • @genesisfalling
    @genesisfalling 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I put a set of Bare Knuckle Sultans with zinc base plates in my 2006 deluxe Fender Strat, and it totally transformed it. Like the vintage Fender you tried, the bridge pickup is real bright, and you can get those real old school blues sounds out of it. Great video Mick.

  • @RaceJan
    @RaceJan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You know this is going to be expensive... I think you will end up with a proper vintage strat (much like the fiesta red 62). Love to see where Blue is heading.

  • @harryvincent
    @harryvincent 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think I liked the Fender John Mayor best clean but the Macmull distorted, interesting video, last year I bought my first strat. MIJ 60s reissue.

  • @YMESYDT
    @YMESYDT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just want to appreciate what you said about new guitars stepping away from what you want. I’ve always thought I was incredibly picky but then I started trying old guitars and it just made sense; they were the first guitars that just put out exactly what I put in. It’s so hard to find a new guitar that can do that and what I really don’t understand is why that doesn’t seem to be the focus in newer guitars and newer companies. Even the Custom Shop a lot of times.

  • @naganud
    @naganud 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fucking great episode :) This is essentially the high end/in depth version of the journey we all go on when we are deciding on a new guitar, and it’s great to see someone else obsess over the details the way we all do :)

  • @andrewmorgan1640
    @andrewmorgan1640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    A more calmer version of a strat journey than mine. Ended up with a Custom Shop reissue Fender, Silver Sky, Suhr and a Macmull. All in red as i mentioned to you in Tokyo. All in all, the Macmull is my favourite of the new bunch. But I am also never going to sell my orignal American Standard that I have refretted and tweaked over the years. Just need to learn how to play now.

    • @mattgilbert7347
      @mattgilbert7347 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any specific reasons you can point to as to why the Macmull is your favourite, when compared with the others (or just why the Macmull is great, in and of itself)?

    • @andrewmorgan1640
      @andrewmorgan1640 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mattgilbert7347, to me it just feels like an old strat for one, I agree with most of Mick's comments on why he likes old strats except for some of the wilder things like where screws are located and the angle of the trem spring clamp. For me it is 100% the tone and feel. It is super light and just feels right. I dont care that the fingerboard is not shiny (seriously mick). I have a couple of friends with early 60's strats who ordered one after playing mine. One thinks his Macmull is better than his 2 vintage strats, one thinks it is equal. Both think it is safer for their $30,000 guitars not to go to gigs.

  • @elonmush4793
    @elonmush4793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Mick is a hopeless romantic. :D So am I but I liked the Macmull's crispness actually.

  • @greenmanmusic1259
    @greenmanmusic1259 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great piece Mick (looking forward to the others in the series).

  • @colinrobertson4569
    @colinrobertson4569 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic first part. Thanks.

  • @revcofe
    @revcofe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I still have the squier strat my dad bought me at age 14. Twenty-two years later, I still play it. Been modded a number of times (it's not even really a "Strat" anymore)... but I'll never get rid of it.

    • @kitoyobeni1
      @kitoyobeni1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I still have my Squier (an '85 MIJ SQ series), my third electric, also heavily modded. Locking tuners, graphite nut, Screamin' Demon strat size bucker in the bridge position, JB Jr strat size bucker in the neck, acoustic bridge saddle system installed, etc. Frets could use some attention, and it's not my everyday player anymore, but I could never part with it.
      Currently looking at getting my 2nd guitar back (a Dean Eighty-Eight super strat, which I traded for the Squier all those years ago), not an expensive purchase so it could happen in the coming months if I find a nice example.

  • @juanmartinreborati7928
    @juanmartinreborati7928 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Blue, all the way. Sounds best to my taste, and clearly, you connect with it more than with the others. And it's your guitar, not somebody else's. Cheers!

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a Lot, Mick, for this. I enjoyed every minute of the 40. Greetings from Argentina.

  • @periloustemple8290
    @periloustemple8290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those were brilliant old strats you played that fiesta red: I could hear it and I could see it in your face! That was a beautiful moment. I have played a 64 that was sort of rough looking and had some PU swapped - but swapped in the old days (60's or 70's). I did not have a chance to plug it in - and the only thing around was a solid state amp I did not wish to hear. But the resonance in the room and feel under the fingers (with rusty old strings, mind you). It was something it took me months to stop freaking out about. It is an inexplicable experience.

  • @marvean2519
    @marvean2519 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think sound wise I like the Macmull more than the others. It’s hard to tell through youtube but it seems to be most opened sounding one.

  • @nickwilson9210
    @nickwilson9210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video I really like the sound of the brown or gold Strat just sound like a vintage Strat. I would love to see a AB video on the new full drive pedal and the old non mosfet fulldrive it would be nice to see how close they are

  • @briangoode2470
    @briangoode2470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh I'm excited!!!

  • @emppupalomaki4204
    @emppupalomaki4204 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you just read my mind? This was really the content I wanted to see at the moment. Blue sounded the best to me, probably because you're so familiar with it and you feel like home with it (at least it seems like it). Awesome!

  • @explode4
    @explode4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    If every TPS viewer put in a few cents, we could buy a Real Vintage Strat, send it to Mick, and every week we'd get to watch him play "our" guitar like none of us could.

    • @stevesilk51
      @stevesilk51 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If for one mment I thought subscribers would donateI'd put in £5 GBP no problem. In fact with160K subscribers it would literally be 25p or less each. Can we get this going. C'mon guys. I'd want it myself but Mick lusts more and he's a great guy.

    • @ebeep
      @ebeep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevesilk51 I'm in :)

    • @jeromeblanchet685
      @jeromeblanchet685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      count me in !

    • @DavidWilliams-iq3eu
      @DavidWilliams-iq3eu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great idea. I'm in as well. Who's going to start the crowd-funder?

    • @SimpleManGuitars1973
      @SimpleManGuitars1973 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OR you could send the money to me and I'D be able to get a vintage Strat. LOL!

  • @thebestian
    @thebestian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ironically enough, the macmull sounds more "to me" like a faithful reproduction than the actual fenders. Nice low output pickups. Blue is a specific strat sound, "throaty" like you said. The PRS is a new game. Pushing clarity to a new level and getting new sounds. I'd just like to grab those pickups and put them on something.

  • @kirkpono5951
    @kirkpono5951 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stick with Blue! You have superior parts on the table and an intimate feeling for that specific guitar. Your face and playing after the refret was of pure joy!

  • @brianricker1703
    @brianricker1703 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great! Thanks for taking us along on your Strat journey, Mick. Now I’m gassing for a custom shop strat. 🎸

  • @hieronymus932
    @hieronymus932 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to see that Japanese strat rebuilt / come to life. Would be a cool idea to do a frankencaster tangent.

  • @thorwulfx1
    @thorwulfx1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In almost every sound setting, I found myself connecting with the MacMull.

  • @johnwyrosdick5817
    @johnwyrosdick5817 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting to see your varied responses the each guitar. Great stuff as always, Mick.

  • @dyamariv3628
    @dyamariv3628 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YES Mick!! Awesome videos lately, you guys need to do more of this guitar mod/upgrade stuff on your channel. I'm subscribed!

  • @tonybrooks476
    @tonybrooks476 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Blooming heck. I think I preferred the sound of the Macmul to Blue.

    • @ThatPedalShow
      @ThatPedalShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I reflect on that later on.....

    • @tonybrooks476
      @tonybrooks476 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahhh jolly good show.

    • @tonybrooks476
      @tonybrooks476 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that was it - when you had it clean it was just lovely.

    • @tonisiret5557
      @tonisiret5557 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's very close between the two for me. If Blue feels better, I'd go with that.

    • @luckyno888
      @luckyno888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. That Macmull is sublime. You gotta get your hands on a DeTemple '56. Wow!

  • @joshmore7175
    @joshmore7175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That Silver Sky sounds the cleanest and purest to me, but not necessarily the best. I love that Macmull though

    • @ej3651
      @ej3651 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Macmull has some woody tones that I would love in a tele!

  • @MRN89
    @MRN89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love these honest, natural and raw style videos that you guys upload
    Thanks 👍🏻

    • @ThatPedalShow
      @ThatPedalShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Mike, that means a great deal to me. Sometimes the internet is an unforgiving place, so I really appreciate the kind words.

    • @MRN89
      @MRN89 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a problem, thanks for the entertainment and insight.

  • @danman9510
    @danman9510 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait for part 3

  • @hezz74
    @hezz74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love love love blue, what a great fat sounding strat.
    Oddly enough when you were playing "slow dancing" I preferred the McMull over the two John Mayer models.

  • @RabeaMassaad
    @RabeaMassaad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great vlog! My genuine question here is. Surely this is an ‘in your head’ thing about the vintage strat. Apart from how wood ages, and I guess every other element. The designs of reissues are supposed to be the same spec as the originals. I dunno... I just think a lot of this has to be placebo effects. I’ve not played tons of vintage strats but my CS 61’ and 55’ reissues are meant to be as they were in the day. Anyway, I’m rambling... i just think it can’t be just the fact an old guitar is better because it’s old if that makes sense

    • @ThatPedalShow
      @ThatPedalShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hello mate! I agree with about 75 per cent of that - the in your head thing is surely massive. But... We should go out and play some originals and make a vlog. Hope your new Esquire is making awesome noises. And... you know that your CS 61 is part of the reason I'm taking on this whole blimmin caper. Ha!

    • @RabeaMassaad
      @RabeaMassaad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That Pedal Show yeah... I think I need to try some vintage strats. I need to see what you’re seeing. It’s not that I don’t believe it or that I disagree I’m just really curious HOW much difference there is. I don’t think there isn’t a difference but I really wanna know where those differences are when you’re playing and making sounds

    • @johncooper16
      @johncooper16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looking forward to that vlog. Get it done.

    • @charlesfitzgerald3201
      @charlesfitzgerald3201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes , there's something to be said about older vintage guitars ,, they have mojo , after being loved / broke in

    • @ryangunwitch-black
      @ryangunwitch-black 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think vintage guitars are absolutely different. I don't know if that translates to better, necessarily but the very old Fenders I've played were just entirely different from modern versions. That tree's been a guitar 40 or 50 years..

  • @FlightTime01
    @FlightTime01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is amazing. Thank you for making it!

  • @jasonjohnson4996
    @jasonjohnson4996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I went in expecting to love the prs the best but man that macmull sounds sweet. I just went to the top of my dream list. Not that any of them did not sound awesome.

  • @erniesfo2022
    @erniesfo2022 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My vote: Sonic Blue Vintage 62 Stratocaster, hands down. John and George would approve...

  • @SingleCoilVoodoo
    @SingleCoilVoodoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FANTASTIC video, Mick!!! Quickly realizing what you were about to do, I put on a nice set of headphones and sat away from the TV, listening to all through each stage/realm and scratching a number of what I thought sounded best. In the intro lick, Blue. For the Slow Dancing bit, the JM Strat. For the SRV intro bit, it was a tie between Blue and gold. I thought it really just depends on the SRV era. Both sound killer. For the licks with the FF, I gave the nod to the gold “Strat” over all others. The JMSS, I had at the bottom each time as I feel it sounded “sterile” with the least amount of life in the decay/sustain. But, this is simply my thoughts from where I’m sat. Cheers! Thanks for the journey.

  • @andygreen3754
    @andygreen3754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can never make enough videos . I lusted after a custom shop fender strat .But instead, I went down the route of swapping out the ceramic pickups in my Mexican strat for Radioshop Chris Buck ID pickups .I think I’m cured for now, because now it sounds ace

  • @Gathbard
    @Gathbard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would sell the others minus blue, sell a couple of amps and pedals, chip in if I'm still not there, then buy a vintage 60's strat; OR get in touch with Simon Law and book a slot to craft a SVL 61 reserve.

  • @wilfsidekick6888
    @wilfsidekick6888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Today is always the day to talk about Strats :)

  • @burnsyblues
    @burnsyblues 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did enjoy that alot! Thanks Mick.

  • @ianngalbraith
    @ianngalbraith 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the Callahams bridge on my strat.. you're gonna love it. It's so precise in the movement. No going back.

  • @Theboyfromthecrowd
    @Theboyfromthecrowd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    macmull sounds so good, best sounding to my taste.