Wes Trapp! My first Guthrie exposure was setting up two Deluxe Reverb reissues at a festival for backline for Rodney Crowell’s guitar player. The guitar player comes up on stage, plugs in and jumps into the sweetest jazz jam with the rest of the band. I chatted with him and realized this was no average road dog. Rodney came on and did his wonderful show and introduced the band. He named the guitar player as Guthrie Trapp. I took note of that right away and have been following him ever since. There’s yer engagement Brother Guthrie. Camo hat guy plays Wes Montgomery……cognitive dissonance!
I went to Jeff Becks house a million years ago and the only amp he used to practise at home was a brown Fender Princeton that he had for many years. His girlfriend/wife ( not sure which) was a cat lover and didn't want the sound of a blaring 100 watt Marshall at home because it would freak the cats out. So apparently the brown Princeton ended up as the default amp for home practise. There's a lesson here that goes way beyond what might be your fave practice amp. It has a little more to do with keeping the peace, even if you just happen to be one of the greatest guitar players in the world!
Hi Guthrie: I had a conversation with my wife once where I pointed to my 69 Princeton, my Yamaha 335 and a cheap multi effect pedal (I picked up for fly dates) and said, "right there is absolutely everything I ever need to play any gig anywhere on this planet ever. If I ever tell you I NEED something more, I'm lying!!" Of course, I have tons of gear because I'm a guitar guy, but everything else is for the pure joy. Love your channel! Best to you!
Hey Guthrie, I'm still here...been here for every vid for the last 6 years or so. I'm 69 now. Started when I was 14 or so. You've been a lighthouse for me since I found you. Thanks again for all you've shown. I've gone from somewhere, caught the GT bus, and whew....light years beyond now, and speeding into the universe. You've given so much to all of us. You're raising the bar for guitar players all over the world, you're making a difference. Thank you!
Alessandro rebuilds modern fenders amps into something special. It’s worth looking into if you’re not comfortable buying a vintage amp but still want something bulletproof. I have a deluxe he rebuilt, been playing it for 10 years. I love it.
Guthrie's amp advice is spot on. I have a "66 Deluxe Reverb, a '65 Vibrolux and a '66 Super Reverb. The Super is usually reserved for outdoors and bigger stages. I'm not playing the loud blues like I was in my 20's and 30's. My Deluxe covers most of my gigs just fine with headroom to spare. When I'm playing with a larger band or another guitar player I'll usually take my Vibrolux and it's perfect. All of my guitars sound great through these amps, add a few pedals to taste and that's it. I really doubt that I'll need more than 40 watts ever again. I'll leave the 50 and 100 watters to the Whipper Snappers!
I love your videos, Guthrie. You’re an inspiration to this 65 year old guitar player. Thats amazing that you were able to master Wes Montgomery’s style.
Thank you Guthrie for all you do mate. I'm a guitar teacher here in Perth Australia and the amount of insight I attain from watching the way you think and play has moved me forward in spectacular ways. I'd just like to exress my appreciation. With your channel I'm moving forward closer to my goals each day! Bless you man. Mike de Velta
I grew up in the late 70s / early 80s, playing southern rock, got into jazz and R&B in the mid 80s plus soft rock / country love songs and that's where I've stayed. I've ALWAYS had a Super and sometimes a Twin, had a Princeton II in the early 80s, never had a "small" amp again, but always wanted one. Finally, age 57, back hurting, I bought my dream amp, a Fender Princeton Bordeaux / Wheat grill 12" speaker blackface reissue, you know the one! I LOVE IT! It REEKS AND OOZES Guthrie Trapp tone, whether I play my 2000 Fender American Deluxe Antique Cherry Burst Alder body, or my 335 or Les Paul Jr clones! Of course, YOU were a major reason why I HAD to have a PRRI. I am going to add a Deluxe SILVERFACE reissue soon too though - LESS clean headroom to get a good rock sound at lower volumes. Hey, wanna buy my 1975 Super Reverb? New factory speakers, tubes, I changed the important resistors and all the capacitors out with factory spec/brand. Trade me a Silverface Deluxe Guthrie! I'll drive down from Kingsport TN anytime! Haha. Seriously, I'm keeping the old Super Reverb, I'm just not gonna MOVE IT any more! THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US, GUTHRIE, heart and soul man, you are a great teacher and mentor!
I think I now know the reason you play so well.By giving these lessons it helps to reinforce in your mind what you already know. Talking it through and explaining is the formula.We all appreciate what you do in helping us. 😎😎😎
Beautiful intro playing! I just play at home, and my Boss Katana 50 MkI and 50 MkII connected via Radial Big Shot for wet/dry glory with my Epi 335 Pro and Squier CV 50s Tele is all I really need. They take pedals well, too, but it’s a pretty sweet spot for home playing, and inexpensive too. I'd love a Princeton but I often think it’s just GAS. Read the room indeed! Thanks for the video.
Re: remarks at 9:02 about playing clean in these videos, this is a concept that many online guitar teachers don't get. Playing clean makes it easier for my ear to hear the individual notes and thus makes the lesson more effective for me. I often struggle to learn by ear when the teacher is using distortion, even with those who otherwise have good teaching technique .
As someone who loves playing guitar and discovering new licks and composition, it is enjoyable to watch how effortlessly you navigate the fretboard. I'm a decent intermediate player but watching you and Lil Tommy B., confirms that there is a layer way beyond.
Guthrie just recently i got on board with you and uncle Larry's train... i have improved in 3 months on rigs, technique and practical approaches to theory than i have in 3 years. I'll drop a comment every now and then mostly regarding my appreciation of how you share this stuff for the love of music! Brilliant channel!
Unsurprisingly, you hit the nail on the head. Many thanks! Reading the room is your terminology for the nuances talented players look for… The avg Joe is perhaps talented, but still labors under the weight of not knowing how to get what they want. They believe all the marketing and think gear will put them into the next level. It isn’t the gear, it’s the interpretation of the room. It’s like someone wants to drive a nail and picks up a screwdriver. Talking about the three amp brands, you gave a clear message of use the tool (the amp in this case) and don’t presume that’s all there is. It’s how it’s applied. You count yourself as not being a gear guy. But you understand it’s all the tools + environment that determine success. Thanks for giving the advice.
I started playing back in 1974, I purchased a new Twin Reverb in 1976, I had many guitars and stuck with that single Twin Reverb (I still own it and use it). If I could do it all over again, I would have only a few guitars and instead many different amplifiers. Different styles, brands and most importantly, different power levels. Amplifier choice (and speaker choice) are IMHO every bit as important as guitar choice. Great Content here, Thank You Mr. Trapp
@@garyrindt9863 Well, when I was a teenager it didn't seem as heavy, and more power was always better. But yeah, I 100% agree a Fender Twin Reverb is too much for most situations. Especially on top of a 4x12" or 2x15" cabinet! Live and learn. These days, its pretty heavy for me to move around, it pretty much stays in my music room. A 12 Watt amp is a great size for what I do these days.
Hello from Northern Canada Personally found my perfect tone with a Fender Super - Sonic 22 watt combo i can use it at any gig 150 person club or festival stage. I love this channel I tell everyone about it
Ha, excellent example, David! His solos like in Can't You See, he was able to get anything from strum, to dig in, to harmonics, all with his thumb. Tommy and Toy Caldwell, gone way too soon!
My man, I discovered your channel by accident I subscribed and I just can’t get enough of it man you’re terrific. Your chops are incredible and your self deprecating sense of humour is perfect.
Brother you play straight from the Soul. Just love your improvs. Don't worry bout the commentsmost of us are just watching and learning all you're sharing. Thanks so much. Your Wes is spot on too,,,
NO matter the guitar or the amp. It's just your magic touch Guthrie. Beautiful, delicate. Wonderful stuff to learn from. Much love always from West Spain man ❤. Had a few Fender amps and always loved them, crystal clear tone and power if needed. For me their spring reverb is just phenomenal, that with a little overdrive and I'm done.
@@guthrietrappmusic Always a pleasure to learn from the best: you, Uncle Larry, Shawn Tubbs, Brent Mason, Vince, Johnny Hiland... Oh Boy the list is endless for our own pleasure ❤😂
ThankQ GT ! I’m big on a decent spring reverb in an amp too ! I’m in the world of 230v/50Hz so step-down transformers were a purchase must-do when I moved here almost 15 years ago. Cheers from Thailand ! 😎🇺🇸🇹🇭🇺🇸⚓️🎸✅☕️😸🤠😎
Thank You Thank You. Finally somebody gave the dang amp settings. Great playing. I have a Fender Twin Reverb and Blues Deluxe. Still chasing the BB Kind tone.
I’ve almost always played small amps. Got rid of my Twin Reverb and went to a Peavey Special 130. Not bad, not great. Right before Covid hit, I bought an amp I’d been wanting for years: a Little Walter Hipster. 10 watts, single 12, 1 volume, 1 tone. Incredible tone. Right before Christmas, I picked up a Mesa Boogie Mark V 25. Loud with some amazing clean tones, plus high gain when (if) needed. But I have to agree the Deluxe is probably the best all around amp.
I have solid state Peavey Vypyr 30W for practising at low volumes at home. Great amp, can produce any sound you can imagine and sounds great. Also i have Fender Blues Junior 4 with TS808, Carbon Copy Analog delay and RV6 reverb infront. Sound is epic, specially for blues and rock. Sometimes i put them both together in stereo🎸🎶
Another Option - I run my twin and my bella on 5 in my office right into a suhr load box or in the case of the twin 2 load boxes(4ohm), Sounds pretty damn good. Way better than low volume amp in the room. Power Station 100 is pretty darn good sounding also with those amps. Great playing Guthrie!
I agree with reading the room for sure. And I love the fender a lot. I Like Vox and Marshall. But I wonder what you think about peavey. My favorite amp i have is peavey classic 50.
Mr. Trapp you are a breath of fresh air. I am absolutely loving everything you are teaching and saying. The truth is where it’s at. Just hearing you teach these fundamental concepts with such confidence gives me so much inspiration thank you sir. This is exactly what I have needed my entire musical life. Please keep doing what you are doing. It is perfect and it is what it’s needed.
Dude that is the key. You know it maybe instictively but ya, engaging your audenice in a positive manner is surely the key to success in any business really. Pretty much networking a lot so it`s not what you know but, who you know.
I purchased a 2x12 Fender Hot Rod Deville a few years back ( the most recent generation, I think it’s a IV but I forget now ), it sounded simply fantastic but my God it was painfully loud in my house ahah! I sold it and purchased a small 1x12 Two Rock Burnside, and even this one can be too loud pretty easily however it’s manageable… the Hot Rod just too powerful but if I gigged I’d still own it for sure. Love your videos Guthrie, your playing is obviously exceptional man - don’t stop doing what you do 🤙
Man, I love your videos and content. You take a very simplistic approach to everything including gear. I moved to modelers about 7 or 8 years ago and you’ve been inspiring me to go back to a small amp and analog board for small gigs. Probably will keep the Helix for my church gig on Sundays. Thanks again for sharing your talent with the rest of us amateurs!
Hi Guthrie , I'm up here in Massachusetts. I've got a background in Hard rock and even Metal. I know that's frowned on by allot of people but I'm being honest. So I saw you on Brett's channel an recognized the true talent you have. I've been telling my friends up here about your skills an style.All my friends are deeply impressed and since you're asking for some comments I just wanted to say we'll be watching an learning. You are a musical force Brother!! Keep up the great job!!
Strong advice would be to start listening to great jazz guitar icons such as: Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, George Benson, Herb Ellis, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, John Macglauclan(?), Frank Gambale, etc.! Your appreciation for clean "real" true guitarists will change! It literally separates the Men from the boys...
@@stephencammilleri270 Good advice, although Randy Rhodes, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Warren Haynes, Steve Lukather, Carlos Santana, Yngvie Mallmsteen Tony Iommi are talented and ground breaking artist"s as well yes?.
I have a 79 PR and a mojotone PR I put together myself and I can’t imagine not having a PR now. That’s the 1 amp in my opinion. Not loud enough? Mic it. I even use black/silver/tweed champs live mic’d.
Man, you nailed it. I’ve got that same vintage 335 and a 68 vibrochamp reverb RI with a 10 inch speaker for practice at home. Need to go back to Wes for a while.
Agreed room size matters....equally one's budget. I listen primarily to Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Charlie Christian, Tal Farlow, Kenny Burrell, Emily Remler, and Django to name a few.....and YOU Guthrie ! p.s...I absolutely loved that post you posted a couple of days on FB by Jedd Hughes and Tom Bukovac . What a gorgeous tune and performance ! Thank you for that..
Mahalo Guthrie!! Love the CD! Received it this past week! I have a Divided by 13 AMW 39. Love my amp... I have an old Fender Vibrolux I purchased in Germany in the 80s. I had to have plug changed over to US Standard. This a great amp.
The Princeton’s a little different but you’re essentially right. Size it for the room or mic an undersized amp set correctly 😅 I build one channel 14watt ab763 amps minus the tremolo. Fits in a Princeton footprint with a 12 inch speaker. It could still use an attenuator for bedroom playing
Guthrie I bought a TREX Tube Reverb pedal years ago that is a great sounding reverb in a small regular size pedal like your TREX Tremlo. I used it with a Fender 57 Tweed Twin Reissue playing with friends. I agree with you, #1 Princeton Reverb for home use or small venue, #2 Deluxe Reverb if playing with a drummer or even a louder band, Virbroluxe, Vibroverb, Pro, Twin, etc. I put a Celestion Gold 10 inch in the Princeton, I couldn’t cut the baffle board for a 12” speaker because the amp is a Alessandro Handwired. I should have spent the money on lessons. 😱😂😂🎸✌️
Well, I’m playing a solo acoustic show tomorrow night and I’m using a 1970 non master volume hundred watt Fender Twin Reverb and an Orange Tiny Terror through a Marshall. Amps. Gotta love em. And clubs that ask you to turn your guitar UP. ❤
Little 15 watt blues jr at home works great…I use an attenuator at home and tone is decent. Nothing beats a “real” tube amp, but guitar rig from pc through decent monitors is cool. No matter what I do though I just can’t sound like GT or Uncle Larry…might have something to do with chops and technique 😬…it’s all about having fun and feeling the sounds though!
Really great video with some good solid advice. Let a Tele be a Tele. Over the years I've used a lot of different amps. Now using a HRDX 3 plenty of headroom
Creating beauty is a duty. For true artists. Details are somewhat useful, but Knowing how to use what you got is the absolute reality of the medium of sound. Many good explanations. Transitions in the jazz ideom are extra precious. I personally like whaling on a fender. I do have a Marshall and a vox. Vic with tremelo does sweeten up and siuck you in in so many ways. Anyhow whatever you got make it work have a good time get the booty shaking and you know you did a good job
When, decades ago, I was a teen, I played out using an Acoustic 134 (Pat Metheny) and it was always an "arm race" against my buddy with his Fender Twin Reverb. We never mic-ed the amps, using the p.a. for vocals and the kick drum only. I never realized how loud we were. But later I began jamming with a bass player who mic-ed everything and I started using a Fender Frontman 25 with a single 10" speaker. And it was PLENTY loud enough. Young players don't typically don't realize that when playing next to their amp they hear the other guy better than themselves, so they reach for the main volume pot. Gotta mic the stuff so everyone can hear everyone else.
These jazz chords/walks on the guitar sound amazing. That's next level compared to the basic country/blues licks I think. I need to focus on these type of chords more. I love my Fender '68 custom deluxe reverb (reissue). But even with 22W it's loud and got plenty of headroom! Watts doesn't translate 1 on 1 into loudness though, it depends on the SPL of the speaker, like you mentioned. If you want to crank it up a bit to get the natural compression of the amp, get a good(!!!) load box. The great thing about Fender combo amps is that you can easily unplug the speaker. Once you get into territory that you have a sound guy that will put a mic in front of an amp, it will be a different game unfortunately. They usually prefer lower volumes of the amp itself, so they don't have too much sound going into other mics (singers/drummers etc...). I tend to go with a lower wattage amp in that case. You can get your nice sounds, and the volume will come from the monitors on stage, no need to get way louder than the drummer in that situation.
Well, i use the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde amp and a 1wtt Supro at home. Thats really all i need. Pedal distortion is only for making my headroom less. But most are effects and boost/ light overdrive. That's it
Shout out to Morgan Amps with the power attenuators, dial in 1 watt to 20 watts with no loss of tone, not cheap, but totally awesome and versatile. Have their own tone but still very Fendery based
Sansamp with a speaker modeler like one of the two notes units into a flat response super clean solid state powered speaker of some sort is my practice setup. Its actually my pedal board which I know intimately setup to be run into any FRFR type system. The technology exists folks here in 2024 but the biggest thing is the Sansamps (I use primarily Fender Blackface and Marshall SLO voiced stuff). After years of being a "tube snob" I finally accepted the fact and reality that the modern Sansamp stuff responds just as good if not better than the tube stuff at ANY volume level - seriously nothing beats it from response standpoint. That said the dimed tube stuff cranked beats it for a recording but for practice/day to day use I know of nothing better. So my answer for practice is my normal pedal board setup into a a high quality speaker emulator into a flat response speaker system of virtually any flavor. My goto is actually a VOX Adio Air GT with my rig plugged into the auxillary input which the input is actually designed to plug in something like a MP3 player to play along to. For performance which is mostly club settings I use a DV Powered 112/60 speaker and it works excellent with my Sansamp based pedal board. All that said... if you don't have a fixed pedal board setup like myself the Reverb Deluxe or Princeton is an excellent option/starting point! Vox AC10 is another good option. These are amps you will never get rid of and use for recording situations as well and they love pedals you throw into them well.
Good Call. I needed a slap. I love watching DIY and guitar flicks on YT. I rarely engage. I love your content brother. You are a big reason I am playing freer and freer. Not sure other words capture what I feel better than freer. I am trusting it and having more fun than ever. This jazzy stuff is next on my list, it is so cool to mix and match. I have realized I have to dive deeper into theory also. I work a very intense job that requires me to do what I have to do, do it well and learn everything about all the components, actions, tests and reports. There is no one else and I take it seriously. But I have always just fucked around with guitar. By the way, playing a 20 Friedman in my room with some volume, (5), has completely awaked something else in me and I am having to relearn to play somewhat. Keep up the great work, look forward to your content and maybe next time I will have something intelligent to say!
My brother and I have this conversation all the time. I want my Strats to be Strats (3 single coils)…likewise for Teles and Les Paul’s, etc. Same goes for amps. Most of what both of us play is either Fender or Marshall sounding. I have a Blues Jr. mk4 FSR that sounds great and a Vox AC30 (really should have gotten an AC15). Waiting on the 20 watt Marshall’s to be back in stock to complete my amp collection. Of course I still “need” a LesPaul, SG, and probably an Epiphone USA Casino…Maybe a 335 too.
When you play old ways and get it right you will always make people listen but to teach and make a musician learn to wright you will have millions of people want that thanks your a great musician 🙏🌈 peace
Thanks for this vid - love this channel - John 5 gets some amazing sound out of a Tele also - kinda a genre bender for him to be playing one but he makes it work
I play digital currently for health reasons (it's lightweight). If I were to get an actual amp, I would definitely consider a Princeton. They sound amazing and like you said, you can do low volume perfectly. I have a Deluxe Reverb re-issue that I barely use anymore due to my back problems.
The general consensus around here is the Princeton It used to be the deluxe but the trend has been the Princeton lately Myself I like Marshall amps so a master volume circuit helps to get a good overdriven tone at reasonable volumes
I've owned and used live just about every old Marshall and Fender. Had Boogies too, they're too tweaky i reckon. Now i just use a 5e3 Tweed Deluxe i built for small stuff and an old HR Deville 2x12 that covers the loud stuff. A Deluxe Reverb would be nice....Great Intro !!!
Great advice Guthrie as usual. The Tonemaster amps are something I can recommend. My Princeton and Blonde Deluxe sound as good as any of the vintage amps I’ve owned. And they have attenuation. I know it’s not cool but they sound great and tube reliability is never in question. Best regards brother.
For those of yall keeping up with my wife’s story! Cristin is healing from her double mastectomy so good! Drains were pulled out today and we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel! Eventually she will be back to making fun of me trying to keep up with GT!! This community has been awesome 🩷
Great video Guthrie. I am not a pro, but I think the Hot Rod Deluxe is an awesome amp for living room use. The caveat is that you have to get the volume pot or cap or whichever it is changed out by a pro, because from the factory it gets extremely loud as soon as you turn it up past "1." I also love my Bogner Shiva for living room use (I'm not kidding). It's very easy to control the volume with the Bogner, and it has great sound at low volume. I like Egnators for living room use too.
At this stage of my life (OLD !!), my dream amp is a Marsh or Vintage Sound Princeton clone with added middle tone control into a 15" speaker cabinet. Fender should add a mid control to the back of the amp if they want to keep the classic Princeton look on the front panel. I have never plugged into a VOX or Marshall....just never had the urge. 😅
You are doing a great job Man. Ask questions, reply to the interesting comments, share your experience and everything will be all good Guthrie. Cheers from Poland. Ps. Fender Vibrolux here :) I would love to have a princeton for smaller places and my home.
Ive never tried a princeton, but do have a pro jnr for the house, and its loud enough for rehersals. I either use a deluxe or a new tonemaster twin set at 40w for gigs.
❤❤GT, this is nice nice today. Your tone is wonderful. II’ve heard that Wes Montgomery played that style with this thumb in order to keep his volume down in the apartment to please his wife as he practiced at night. Mr. Montgomery, worked a day job for many years perhaps developed his style with that thumb through the need to adapt, but hey, aren’t we glad. Thank you GT❤️❤️
The real truth is that his sister was very sick, & his mom wouldn't allow him to play loud, so he kept the volume low & soft by using his thumb & revolutionized the way to make a guitar sound heavenly without any any amplification whatsoever...
Wes Trapp! My first Guthrie exposure was setting up two Deluxe Reverb reissues at a festival for backline for Rodney Crowell’s guitar player. The guitar player comes up on stage, plugs in and jumps into the sweetest jazz jam with the rest of the band. I chatted with him and realized this was no average road dog. Rodney came on and did his wonderful show and introduced the band. He named the guitar player as Guthrie Trapp. I took note of that right away and have been following him ever since. There’s yer engagement Brother Guthrie. Camo hat guy plays Wes Montgomery……cognitive dissonance!
Southwest motif in the room, camo hat, Wes Montgomery jazz on a 335. Nice.
Was not familiar with Guthrie’s game. Rodney is a certified ledgy-mclegend.
You and Uncle Larry have brought a level of expertise to TH-cam that is unparalleled IMO. Thank you for sharing all of this. True legends.
I went to Jeff Becks house a million years ago and the only amp he used to practise at home was a brown Fender Princeton that he had for many years. His girlfriend/wife ( not sure which) was a cat lover and didn't want the sound of a blaring 100 watt Marshall at home because it would freak the cats out. So apparently the brown Princeton ended up as the default amp for home practise. There's a lesson here that goes way beyond what might be your fave practice amp. It has a little more to do with keeping the peace, even if you just happen to be one of the greatest guitar players in the world!
I visit Wes' grave once or twice a year on the southeast side of Indianapolis. Perhaps Indy's greatest son. ❤
That’s so awesome. Every Jazz player I can think of always says Wes was the most important and most swinging cat ever.
Awesome and inspiring
Hi Guthrie: I had a conversation with my wife once where I pointed to my 69 Princeton, my Yamaha 335 and a cheap multi effect pedal (I picked up for fly dates) and said, "right there is absolutely everything I ever need to play any gig anywhere on this planet ever. If I ever tell you I NEED something more, I'm lying!!" Of course, I have tons of gear because I'm a guitar guy, but everything else is for the pure joy. Love your channel! Best to you!
"Read the room"... That is good advice for life; Read the room.
Way to shoehorn guitar hacks into life lessons! Ya hear that wives! 😂
Easier said than done!
Hey Guthrie, I'm still here...been here for every vid for the last 6 years or so. I'm 69 now. Started when I was 14 or so. You've been a lighthouse for me since I found you. Thanks again for all you've shown. I've gone from somewhere, caught the GT bus, and whew....light years beyond now, and speeding into the universe. You've given so much to all of us. You're raising the bar for guitar players all over the world, you're making a difference. Thank you!
Alessandro rebuilds modern fenders amps into something special. It’s worth looking into if you’re not comfortable buying a vintage amp but still want something bulletproof. I have a deluxe he rebuilt, been playing it for 10 years. I love it.
I have one. From DTown Guitars. its Killer. But I use my Champ anymore
Having said that I got a Nashville Tele and I love it. Third pickup is great. Just a bit straty when needed.
Guthrie's amp advice is spot on. I have a "66 Deluxe Reverb, a '65 Vibrolux and a '66 Super Reverb. The Super is usually reserved for outdoors and bigger stages. I'm not playing the loud blues like I was in my 20's and 30's. My Deluxe covers most of my gigs just fine with headroom to spare. When I'm playing with a larger band or another guitar player I'll usually take my Vibrolux and it's perfect. All of my guitars sound great through these amps, add a few pedals to taste and that's it. I really doubt that I'll need more than 40 watts ever again. I'll leave the 50 and 100 watters to the Whipper Snappers!
I love your videos, Guthrie. You’re an inspiration to this 65 year old guitar player. Thats amazing that you were able to master Wes Montgomery’s style.
Nice. I’m starting small with a 5w Monoprice Champ clone and a little Warehouse G8C speaker 😅
Thank you Guthrie for all you do mate. I'm a guitar teacher here in Perth Australia and the amount of insight I attain from watching the way you think and play has moved me forward in spectacular ways. I'd just like to exress my appreciation. With your channel I'm moving forward closer to my goals each day! Bless you man. Mike de Velta
I just passed by Pershing street riding down 10th in Indianapolis, Indiana and spied Wes's boyhood home.
I grew up in the late 70s / early 80s, playing southern rock, got into jazz and R&B in the mid 80s plus soft rock / country love songs and that's where I've stayed. I've ALWAYS had a Super and sometimes a Twin, had a Princeton II in the early 80s, never had a "small" amp again, but always wanted one. Finally, age 57, back hurting, I bought my dream amp, a Fender Princeton Bordeaux / Wheat grill 12" speaker blackface reissue, you know the one! I LOVE IT! It REEKS AND OOZES Guthrie Trapp tone, whether I play my 2000 Fender American Deluxe Antique Cherry Burst Alder body, or my 335 or Les Paul Jr clones! Of course, YOU were a major reason why I HAD to have a PRRI. I am going to add a Deluxe SILVERFACE reissue soon too though - LESS clean headroom to get a good rock sound at lower volumes. Hey, wanna buy my 1975 Super Reverb? New factory speakers, tubes, I changed the important resistors and all the capacitors out with factory spec/brand. Trade me a Silverface Deluxe Guthrie! I'll drive down from Kingsport TN anytime! Haha. Seriously, I'm keeping the old Super Reverb, I'm just not gonna MOVE IT any more! THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US, GUTHRIE, heart and soul man, you are a great teacher and mentor!
One of the best Guitar players alive! How GT is not the biggest thing out there is crazy ! keep killing it Guthrie
The little fender Champs are also very fun in a small room or for home. Also good for recording.
I think I now know the reason you play so well.By giving these lessons it helps to reinforce in your mind what you already know. Talking it through and explaining is the formula.We all appreciate what you do in helping us. 😎😎😎
Beautiful intro playing! I just play at home, and my Boss Katana 50 MkI and 50 MkII connected via Radial Big Shot for wet/dry glory with my Epi 335 Pro and Squier CV 50s Tele is all I really need. They take pedals well, too, but it’s a pretty sweet spot for home playing, and inexpensive too. I'd love a Princeton but I often think it’s just GAS. Read the room indeed! Thanks for the video.
Re: remarks at 9:02 about playing clean in these videos, this is a concept that many online guitar teachers don't get. Playing clean makes it easier for my ear to hear the individual notes and thus makes the lesson more effective for me. I often struggle to learn by ear when the teacher is using distortion, even with those who otherwise have good teaching technique .
We aren't engaging because our faces have been melted. 🤩
As someone who loves playing guitar and discovering new licks and composition, it is enjoyable to watch how effortlessly you navigate the fretboard. I'm a decent intermediate player but watching you and Lil Tommy B., confirms that there is a layer way beyond.
I think it's great when you talk about your gear and settings. It helps us newcomers when trying to decide what to buy.
Guthrie just recently i got on board with you and uncle Larry's train... i have improved in 3 months on rigs, technique and practical approaches to theory than i have in 3 years. I'll drop a comment every now and then mostly regarding my appreciation of how you share this stuff for the love of music! Brilliant channel!
Unsurprisingly, you hit the nail on the head. Many thanks! Reading the room is your terminology for the nuances talented players look for… The avg Joe is perhaps talented, but still labors under the weight of not knowing how to get what they want. They believe all the marketing and think gear will put them into the next level. It isn’t the gear, it’s the interpretation of the room. It’s like someone wants to drive a nail and picks up a screwdriver. Talking about the three amp brands, you gave a clear message of use the tool (the amp in this case) and don’t presume that’s all there is. It’s how it’s applied. You count yourself as not being a gear guy. But you understand it’s all the tools + environment that determine success. Thanks for giving the advice.
I started playing back in 1974, I purchased a new Twin Reverb in 1976, I had many guitars and stuck with that single Twin Reverb (I still own it and use it).
If I could do it all over again, I would have only a few guitars and instead many different amplifiers. Different styles, brands and most importantly, different power levels.
Amplifier choice (and speaker choice) are IMHO every bit as important as guitar choice.
Great Content here, Thank You Mr. Trapp
Twin reverb is too much power and its too heavy to move
@@garyrindt9863 Well, when I was a teenager it didn't seem as heavy, and more power was always better. But yeah, I 100% agree a Fender Twin Reverb is too much for most situations. Especially on top of a 4x12" or 2x15" cabinet! Live and learn.
These days, its pretty heavy for me to move around, it pretty much stays in my music room.
A 12 Watt amp is a great size for what I do these days.
Hello from Northern Canada Personally found my perfect tone with a Fender Super - Sonic 22 watt combo i can use it at any gig 150 person club or festival stage. I love this channel I tell everyone about it
@@TMCMR Agreed, great player and great channel
We always get good, practical, common sense insights from you Mr GT. Thanks, always need reminding not to go too far down the "gear" rabbit hole.
If only all jazzers were as musical and as listenable as that intro. Lovely GT!
You cracked me up with that off road comment! Ha ha! So true, too.
Toy Caldwell of Marshall Tucker Band also played using the side of his thumb
Ha, excellent example, David! His solos like in Can't You See, he was able to get anything from strum, to dig in, to harmonics, all with his thumb. Tommy and Toy Caldwell, gone way too soon!
@@EdgarBowlin Tommy played with his thumb too!
My man, I discovered your channel by accident I subscribed and I just can’t get enough of it man you’re terrific. Your chops are incredible and your self deprecating sense of humour is perfect.
Thanks a bunch!
Brother you play straight from the Soul. Just love your improvs. Don't worry bout the commentsmost of us are just watching and learning all you're sharing. Thanks so much. Your Wes is spot on too,,,
From 3:50 to 5:09 is gold! Dig it.
Two amps each pushing one 12 a piece. In the same vintage hammond tone cabinet facing downwards. One voiced for lows. The other voiced for mids.
NO matter the guitar or the amp. It's just your magic touch Guthrie. Beautiful, delicate. Wonderful stuff to learn from. Much love always from West Spain man ❤. Had a few Fender amps and always loved them, crystal clear tone and power if needed. For me their spring reverb is just phenomenal, that with a little overdrive and I'm done.
Thank you kindly!
@@guthrietrappmusic Always a pleasure to learn from the best: you, Uncle Larry, Shawn Tubbs, Brent Mason, Vince, Johnny Hiland... Oh Boy the list is endless for our own pleasure ❤😂
ThankQ GT ! I’m big on a decent spring reverb in an amp too ! I’m in the world of 230v/50Hz so step-down transformers were a purchase must-do when I moved here almost 15 years ago. Cheers from Thailand ! 😎🇺🇸🇹🇭🇺🇸⚓️🎸✅☕️😸🤠😎
Thank You Thank You. Finally somebody gave the dang amp settings. Great playing. I have a Fender Twin Reverb and Blues Deluxe. Still chasing the BB Kind tone.
I’ve almost always played small amps. Got rid of my Twin Reverb and went to a Peavey Special 130. Not bad, not great. Right before Covid hit, I bought an amp I’d been wanting for years: a Little Walter Hipster. 10 watts, single 12, 1 volume, 1 tone. Incredible tone. Right before Christmas, I picked up a Mesa Boogie Mark V 25. Loud with some amazing clean tones, plus high gain when (if) needed. But I have to agree the Deluxe is probably the best all around amp.
I have solid state Peavey Vypyr 30W for practising at low volumes at home. Great amp, can produce any sound you can imagine and sounds great. Also i have Fender Blues Junior 4 with TS808, Carbon Copy Analog delay and RV6 reverb infront. Sound is epic, specially for blues and rock. Sometimes i put them both together in stereo🎸🎶
Another Option - I run my twin and my bella on 5 in my office right into a suhr load box or in the case of the twin 2 load boxes(4ohm), Sounds pretty damn good. Way better than low volume amp in the room. Power Station 100 is pretty darn good sounding also with those amps. Great playing Guthrie!
Two Vox Adio's in stereo with a Line Selector will cover any sound you need in a small setting. Great video!
I agree with reading the room for sure. And I love the fender a lot. I Like Vox and Marshall.
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I wonder what you think about peavey. My favorite amp i have is peavey classic 50.
Mr. Trapp you are a breath of fresh air. I am absolutely loving everything you are teaching and saying. The truth is where it’s at. Just hearing you teach these fundamental concepts with such confidence gives me so much inspiration thank you sir. This is exactly what I have needed my entire musical life. Please keep doing what you are doing. It is perfect and it is what it’s needed.
Dude that is the key. You know it maybe instictively but ya, engaging your audenice in a positive manner is surely the key to success in any business really. Pretty much networking a lot so it`s not what you know but, who you know.
I purchased a 2x12 Fender Hot Rod Deville a few years back ( the most recent generation, I think it’s a IV but I forget now ), it sounded simply fantastic but my God it was painfully loud in my house ahah! I sold it and purchased a small 1x12 Two Rock Burnside, and even this one can be too loud pretty easily however it’s manageable… the Hot Rod just too powerful but if I gigged I’d still own it for sure.
Love your videos Guthrie, your playing is obviously exceptional man - don’t stop doing what you do 🤙
Man, I love your videos and content. You take a very simplistic approach to everything including gear. I moved to modelers about 7 or 8 years ago and you’ve been inspiring me to go back to a small amp and analog board for small gigs. Probably will keep the Helix for my church gig on Sundays. Thanks again for sharing your talent with the rest of us amateurs!
Hi Guthrie , I'm up here in Massachusetts. I've got a background in Hard rock and even Metal. I know that's frowned on by allot of people but I'm being honest. So I saw you on Brett's channel an recognized the true talent you have. I've been telling my friends up here about your skills an style.All my friends are deeply impressed and since you're asking for some comments I just wanted to say we'll be watching an learning. You are a musical force Brother!! Keep up the great job!!
Strong advice would be to start listening to great jazz guitar icons such as: Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, George Benson, Herb Ellis, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, John Macglauclan(?), Frank Gambale, etc.! Your appreciation for clean "real" true guitarists will change! It literally separates the Men from the boys...
@@stephencammilleri270 Good advice, although Randy Rhodes, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Warren Haynes, Steve Lukather, Carlos Santana, Yngvie Mallmsteen Tony Iommi are talented and ground breaking artist"s as well yes?.
I have a 79 PR and a mojotone PR I put together myself and I can’t imagine not having a PR now. That’s the 1 amp in my opinion. Not loud enough? Mic it. I even use black/silver/tweed champs live mic’d.
Man, you nailed it. I’ve got that same vintage 335 and a 68 vibrochamp reverb RI with a 10 inch speaker for practice at home. Need to go back to Wes for a while.
Agreed room size matters....equally one's budget. I listen primarily to Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Charlie Christian, Tal Farlow, Kenny Burrell, Emily Remler, and Django to name a few.....and YOU Guthrie ! p.s...I absolutely loved that post you posted a couple of days on FB by Jedd Hughes and Tom Bukovac . What a gorgeous tune and performance ! Thank you for that..
Thanks for the info Guthrie! Very interesting about Silverface and Blackface Fender amps. Nice playing too! Very tasteful.
Mahalo Guthrie!! Love the CD! Received it this past week! I have a Divided by 13 AMW 39. Love my amp... I have an old Fender Vibrolux I purchased in Germany in the 80s. I had to have plug changed over to US Standard. This a great amp.
Rock on!
The Princeton’s a little different but you’re essentially right. Size it for the room or mic an undersized amp set correctly 😅 I build one channel 14watt ab763 amps minus the tremolo. Fits in a Princeton footprint with a 12 inch speaker. It could still use an attenuator for bedroom playing
Guthrie I bought a TREX Tube Reverb pedal years ago that is a great sounding reverb in a small regular size pedal like your TREX Tremlo. I used it with a Fender 57 Tweed Twin Reissue playing with friends. I agree with you, #1 Princeton Reverb for home use or small venue, #2 Deluxe Reverb if playing with a drummer or even a louder band, Virbroluxe, Vibroverb, Pro, Twin, etc. I put a Celestion Gold 10 inch in the Princeton, I couldn’t cut the baffle board for a 12” speaker because the amp is a Alessandro Handwired. I should have spent the money on lessons. 😱😂😂🎸✌️
The Finest Hillbilly Jazz on the planet!! Brilliant stuff, GT! Love it!! Sounds SO GOOD man!!!
Well, I’m playing a solo acoustic show tomorrow night and I’m using a 1970 non master volume hundred watt Fender Twin Reverb and an Orange Tiny Terror through a Marshall. Amps. Gotta love em. And clubs that ask you to turn your guitar UP. ❤
Little 15 watt blues jr at home works great…I use an attenuator at home and tone is decent. Nothing beats a “real” tube amp, but guitar rig from pc through decent monitors is cool.
No matter what I do though I just can’t sound like GT or Uncle Larry…might have something to do with chops and technique 😬…it’s all about having fun and feeling the sounds though!
Really great video with some good solid advice. Let a Tele be a Tele. Over the years I've used a lot of different amps. Now using a HRDX 3 plenty of headroom
Creating beauty is a duty. For true artists. Details are somewhat useful, but Knowing how to use what you got is the absolute reality of the medium of sound. Many good explanations. Transitions in the jazz ideom are extra precious. I personally like whaling on a fender. I do have a Marshall and a vox. Vic with tremelo does sweeten up and siuck you in in so many ways. Anyhow whatever you got make it work have a good time get the booty shaking and you know you did a good job
I use a small fender super champ XD, 20 watt Marshall and a AC 15 at home seems to cover most everything except for metal use a modeler for that
When, decades ago, I was a teen, I played out using an Acoustic 134 (Pat Metheny) and it was always an "arm race" against my buddy with his Fender Twin Reverb. We never mic-ed the amps, using the p.a. for vocals and the kick drum only. I never realized how loud we were. But later I began jamming with a bass player who mic-ed everything and I started using a Fender Frontman 25 with a single 10" speaker. And it was PLENTY loud enough. Young players don't typically don't realize that when playing next to their amp they hear the other guy better than themselves, so they reach for the main volume pot. Gotta mic the stuff so everyone can hear everyone else.
I "need" A Matchless, preferably a 40 watt Chieftain ... or maybe a Magnatone M80 super 59? I sort or need both.
I have followed this advice since Guthrie said something similiar a few years ago. Mostly Princeton, but I am playing an 80s gig and use an EVH 2x12
I just built a one pickup strat with a filtertron wired like a Les Paul Junior. Doh! It sounds epic, but point taken. I love your channel.
Thats the absolute TRUTH bout gear !!! Thanks for posting this, your the Man !
My pleasure!!
I love your vids, I was in Nashville in Feb and just missed you. I hope to get back soon and if I do I’ll be sure to see you live.
Thank you for sharing.. I have a hot rod deluxe .That is too loud. I miss my princeton .I am good w/my katana @1.5 watts..much love bro
These jazz chords/walks on the guitar sound amazing. That's next level compared to the basic country/blues licks I think. I need to focus on these type of chords more.
I love my Fender '68 custom deluxe reverb (reissue). But even with 22W it's loud and got plenty of headroom! Watts doesn't translate 1 on 1 into loudness though, it depends on the SPL of the speaker, like you mentioned.
If you want to crank it up a bit to get the natural compression of the amp, get a good(!!!) load box. The great thing about Fender combo amps is that you can easily unplug the speaker.
Once you get into territory that you have a sound guy that will put a mic in front of an amp, it will be a different game unfortunately. They usually prefer lower volumes of the amp itself, so they don't have too much sound going into other mics (singers/drummers etc...). I tend to go with a lower wattage amp in that case. You can get your nice sounds, and the volume will come from the monitors on stage, no need to get way louder than the drummer in that situation.
Well, i use the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde amp and a 1wtt Supro at home. Thats really all i need. Pedal distortion is only for making my headroom less. But most are effects and boost/ light overdrive. That's it
Shout out to Morgan Amps with the power attenuators, dial in 1 watt to 20 watts with no loss of tone, not cheap, but totally awesome and versatile. Have their own tone but still very Fendery based
This is fantastic! A view that isn’t talked about enough…the room impact
Got my Deluxe Reverb, Weber F-150 speaker, volume at 6, treble at 7 and bass at 2-3. It's badass 😄
Been looking at Fenders lately. Great advice as always from a true professional!
So refreshing man… love it 👍🏻
I like using a Twin or Bassman in the home setting. I think they sound fine turned down. More headroom.
Sansamp with a speaker modeler like one of the two notes units into a flat response super clean solid state powered speaker of some sort is my practice setup. Its actually my pedal board which I know intimately setup to be run into any FRFR type system. The technology exists folks here in 2024 but the biggest thing is the Sansamps (I use primarily Fender Blackface and Marshall SLO voiced stuff). After years of being a "tube snob" I finally accepted the fact and reality that the modern Sansamp stuff responds just as good if not better than the tube stuff at ANY volume level - seriously nothing beats it from response standpoint. That said the dimed tube stuff cranked beats it for a recording but for practice/day to day use I know of nothing better. So my answer for practice is my normal pedal board setup into a a high quality speaker emulator into a flat response speaker system of virtually any flavor. My goto is actually a VOX Adio Air GT with my rig plugged into the auxillary input which the input is actually designed to plug in something like a MP3 player to play along to. For performance which is mostly club settings I use a DV Powered 112/60 speaker and it works excellent with my Sansamp based pedal board.
All that said... if you don't have a fixed pedal board setup like myself the Reverb Deluxe or Princeton is an excellent option/starting point! Vox AC10 is another good option. These are amps you will never get rid of and use for recording situations as well and they love pedals you throw into them well.
Love the Jazz influence and History! You are are a Star my friend!!!!
Love that sweet tone of your 335. Looks like a 68 or 69. I've had several.
Good Call. I needed a slap. I love watching DIY and guitar flicks on YT. I rarely engage. I love your content brother. You are a big reason I am playing freer and freer. Not sure other words capture what I feel better than freer. I am trusting it and having more fun than ever. This jazzy stuff is next on my list, it is so cool to mix and match. I have realized I have to dive deeper into theory also. I work a very intense job that requires me to do what I have to do, do it well and learn everything about all the components, actions, tests and reports. There is no one else and I take it seriously. But I have always just fucked around with guitar. By the way, playing a 20 Friedman in my room with some volume, (5), has completely awaked something else in me and I am having to relearn to play somewhat. Keep up the great work, look forward to your content and maybe next time I will have something intelligent to say!
Ha! As you discussed having a Twin... I have one sitting behind me but I'm just using the speakers after running into an old Fender Bronco amp.
My brother and I have this conversation all the time. I want my Strats to be Strats (3 single coils)…likewise for Teles and Les Paul’s, etc. Same goes for amps. Most of what both of us play is either Fender or Marshall sounding. I have a Blues Jr. mk4 FSR that sounds great and a Vox AC30 (really should have gotten an AC15). Waiting on the 20 watt Marshall’s to be back in stock to complete my amp collection. Of course I still “need” a LesPaul, SG, and probably an Epiphone USA Casino…Maybe a 335 too.
Greetings from Poland to a wonderful guitarist
Thank you very much!
POLAND HIGH FIVE :)
Great info, Guthrie. Thank you! Would love to hear about your Tele setup specs and/or tips.
I’m loving my new 50 watt Katana. It’s perfect.
When you play old ways and get it right you will always make people listen but to teach and make a musician learn to wright you will have millions of people want that thanks your a great musician 🙏🌈 peace
Thanks for this vid - love this channel - John 5 gets some amazing sound out of a Tele also - kinda a genre bender for him to be playing one but he makes it work
I play digital currently for health reasons (it's lightweight). If I were to get an actual amp, I would definitely consider a Princeton. They sound amazing and like you said, you can do low volume perfectly. I have a Deluxe Reverb re-issue that I barely use anymore due to my back problems.
I just want to hang out with you for a week. Not only would I pick up some good guitar habits but have also have blast in East Nashville .
The general consensus around here is the Princeton
It used to be the deluxe but the trend has been the Princeton lately
Myself I like Marshall amps so a master volume circuit helps to get a good overdriven tone at reasonable volumes
Love the Wes-inspired groove, Bro!
I've owned and used live just about every old Marshall and Fender. Had Boogies too, they're too tweaky i reckon.
Now i just use a 5e3 Tweed Deluxe i built for small stuff and an old HR Deville 2x12 that covers the loud stuff. A Deluxe Reverb would be nice....Great Intro !!!
Great advice Guthrie as usual. The Tonemaster amps are something I can recommend. My Princeton and Blonde Deluxe sound as good as any of the vintage amps I’ve owned. And they have attenuation. I know it’s not cool but they sound great and tube reliability is never in question. Best regards brother.
For those of yall keeping up with my wife’s story!
Cristin is healing from her double mastectomy so good! Drains were pulled out today and we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel! Eventually she will be back to making fun of me trying to keep up with GT!! This community has been awesome 🩷
Great news!
Expensive Chords ! So Good ☝️👊
Best wishes for your wife's continued healing! Sending healing vibes and you are both in my prayers.
@@dowaliby1 thank you!!
Prayers for you guys 🙌👏🏻🫶
Great video Guthrie. I am not a pro, but I think the Hot Rod Deluxe is an awesome amp for living room use. The caveat is that you have to get the volume pot or cap or whichever it is changed out by a pro, because from the factory it gets extremely loud as soon as you turn it up past "1." I also love my Bogner Shiva for living room use (I'm not kidding). It's very easy to control the volume with the Bogner, and it has great sound at low volume. I like Egnators for living room use too.
At this stage of my life (OLD !!), my dream amp is a Marsh or Vintage Sound Princeton clone with added middle tone control into a 15" speaker cabinet. Fender should add a mid control to the back of the amp if they want to keep the classic Princeton look on the front panel. I have never plugged into a VOX or Marshall....just never had the urge. 😅
Yes good point Guthrie. In my environment i can't play my Fender Champion 100 passed 2!
Sorry please what was the other favourite speaker next to the blue? I wasn't able to get that properly.
You are doing a great job Man. Ask questions, reply to the interesting comments, share your experience and everything will be all good Guthrie. Cheers from Poland. Ps. Fender Vibrolux here :) I would love to have a princeton for smaller places and my home.
Ive never tried a princeton, but do have a pro jnr for the house, and its loud enough for rehersals. I either use a deluxe or a new tonemaster twin set at 40w for gigs.
❤❤GT, this is nice nice today. Your tone is wonderful. II’ve heard that Wes Montgomery played that style with this thumb in order to keep his volume down in the apartment to please his wife as he practiced at night. Mr. Montgomery, worked a day job for many years perhaps developed his style with that thumb through the need to adapt, but hey, aren’t we glad. Thank you GT❤️❤️
The real truth is that his sister was very sick, & his mom wouldn't allow him to play loud, so he kept the volume low & soft by using his thumb & revolutionized the way to make a guitar sound heavenly without any any amplification whatsoever...
@@stephencammilleri270 thank you❤️i was in the house but not in the right room. the heavenly sound of Mr. Montgomery for certain!