I agree. This guy is a great interviewer and host. Very professional and composed, asking great questions and leading the conversation well in a casual manner. Great interview.
Really appreciate plini, he's so down to earth and honest. I really like that his writing isnt just to be super difficult, or technically profiecient, but more focused on the actual musical aspect, so many people get so hung up on trying to get people to praise them for how difficult their stuff sounds. Plini understands that it's about whether or not the music does something for you other than representing the next challenging piece that other players cant play.
First time I've seen an interview with questions that actually makes sense... These interviews has been stellar lately Sweetwater... Good work guys 🙏✌️😊
A year or two back I had missed out on plini tickets but still went to his guitar clinic (free btw) anyway long story short he ended up put me on his guest list plus 1 so I could go to the show. I’ll forever be grateful!!!!
Mitch Gallagher, master interviewer! Some interviwees are fun, others less so, but Mitch always works hard to get the most of them. Thanks and congrats!!
To me, Plini redefined the meaning of the old saying that "the guitar sings". Because Plini sings non-verbally and yet lyrically with his phrasing, choices regarding harmonies and how he weaves it all together with the rhythms and shifting subtly shifting tempos. He also sticks to his tone, and got me into jazz. Many have tried before, many, many times, to get me into jazz - but Plini taught me what to listen for - and not just for jazz, but a a whole new world of music. I owe him so much for it. Thank, Plini. For everything.
Mitch, your approach on this interview was spot on. From gear, to playing style and practice, to recording and writing technique, touring, and alllll of the details in between. Great job, man. Thank you for such a great interview.
Yeah, I always loved the Plini model, but now that I know it doesn't have a tone knob, it's less interesting. But I'd buy a Sälen Deluxe VB anyways, if ever I'd buy a Strandberg, which I'd love!
You know some people don't like it when really good guitar players don't really have too much explanation of how they were brought up in guitar or how they play guitar, but I find it awesome when people do that because it just to let you know they are regular people just like you and me. Plenty is definitely one of the examples of this and the fact that he brings up that how you can hear his parents washing dishes in the background if it's old stuff is just pure golden to me.
As fast as I’ve ever clicked on a video... Edit: And now that I watched it, great interview. Hit on so many of the things I like about Plini in regards to musicality over flash, over technique, but having good technique to make better music. Well done. Only downside is it could’ve been like ten times longer! Haha
I like his breakdown of young talent these days - ripping/shredding yet space is a challenge. Much like golf - most want to hit the distance and spend most time practicing that and forget to spend same amount of time on the putting green :)
Plini is definitely someone every modern guitarist could learn something from. Just an all around awesome musician with already a great library of songs and hopefully more to come. Great interview!
That exactly describes how he looks indeed, but to me personally it has a nice flair to it. :) Also, one of his songs is called flâneur haha. Real French chillness :p
I love this interview. I "play" and LOVE this Strandberg Plini and I Love his persona and music. The mutated neck profile just helps so much with my F*** up wrist......jest sayin"
I bought a strandberg boden 7 with tremolo and it is great... I did have to mess around with the bridge/saddles for intonation... but it sounds great... and the fretboard feels like a surface, if you get my meaning... like you are playing a classical instrument. Why doesn't Plini just say "Simon"? ...he says "my bass player".... was there a bet in there somewhere? Simon plays strandberg too!
Even the Traveler guitars with no headstock are nice & easy to play immediately. It's actually really nice when moving around not to have the bulky headstock in the way & that narrow point where a neck will break most easily disappears right at the place where the neck would break. You'll never be concerned about a headstock again. Also for manufacturers it's easier to have a single piece of wood through the body because you're not having to fashion a headstock out of the wood length. Also tuning the strings in the body is an easier place to design motorized tuning devices or other advanced tuning equipment that people would care to design. I think the migration to headstockless guitars will increase to the point where the ancient low-tech headstock will eventually go away - unless someone finds that it affects tone - something nobody has yet claimed - but probably will as this approach changes.
I like to watch interviews like this to know if my heads in the right place, he’s great for that as he sees and conveys things so well. The great interviewer and his well thought out questions. However, I’m autistic and plini’s behaviour mimics my own, I wonder if he has any sort of condition.
Hi, R. Scott. It's not impossible to do that with this. In the first few frets, the neck is designed to allow the thumb to be at the top of the neck for chords. As you go up the neck the shape changes to move your hand to the most ergonomic position for comfortable playing. Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
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Seriously Sweetwater you’re killing it with your interview lately
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I agree. This guy is a great interviewer and host. Very professional and composed, asking great questions and leading the conversation well in a casual manner. Great interview.
Yes, really great to hear an interested, involved and knowledgeable interviewer.
This guy is the best guitarist interviewer I've ever heard. Asking really good questions and directing the conversation.
Really appreciate plini, he's so down to earth and honest.
I really like that his writing isnt just to be super difficult, or technically profiecient, but more focused on the actual musical aspect, so many people get so hung up on trying to get people to praise them for how difficult their stuff sounds. Plini understands that it's about whether or not the music does something for you other than representing the next challenging piece that other players cant play.
Well said man!
Melody isn't for everyone
One of the best interviews I've ever seen
😎👊
Me too.
First time I've seen an interview with questions that actually makes sense... These interviews has been stellar lately Sweetwater... Good work guys 🙏✌️😊
Thanks, Mikael! 🙌
One of the best at interviews, dude always knows what he's talking about and isn't throwing generic questions out. Great job guys!
Mitch you always do great interviews.. Plini is awesome!
A year or two back I had missed out on plini tickets but still went to his guitar clinic (free btw) anyway long story short he ended up put me on his guest list plus 1 so I could go to the show. I’ll forever be grateful!!!!
That's awesome! He seems like such a nice and humble guy despite the fact that he's such a phenomenal musician
“How many Strandbergs do you think we’ll sell?”
“Plini”
I’ll show myself out
hey dad
rodkings 😂 hey son how was school
Oh god.
Dad joke level expert.
Had to buy one...
Every question was perfect. Well done Mitch! Great interview.
👍
Mitch Gallagher, master interviewer! Some interviwees are fun, others less so, but Mitch always works hard to get the most of them. Thanks and congrats!!
Thanks for watching!
I opened the video thinking I'll skip through it, but found myself watching every second, great interview
👍
Mitch is a phenomenal interviewer. His wording, approach, and knowledge of the interviewee is always top notch.
16:30-17...Damn, he says this even after so much success and jamming with some of the worlds greats.
Humility.
Respect.
To me, Plini redefined the meaning of the old saying that "the guitar sings". Because Plini sings non-verbally and yet lyrically with his phrasing, choices regarding harmonies and how he weaves it all together with the rhythms and shifting subtly shifting tempos. He also sticks to his tone, and got me into jazz. Many have tried before, many, many times, to get me into jazz - but Plini taught me what to listen for - and not just for jazz, but a a whole new world of music. I owe him so much for it. Thank, Plini. For everything.
Mitch, your approach on this interview was spot on. From gear, to playing style and practice, to recording and writing technique, touring, and alllll of the details in between. Great job, man. Thank you for such a great interview.
What a great interview. I met Plini one time, and not only is he a great musician but the coolest guy as well.
Plini is great and the interviewer is asking many profound question with great pace. Gladly we got so much great information from the musician
Plini is so humble for such a great creator/musician. Great interview!
The interviewer is great, really allows for the information to take the centre stage. Hats off
Plini inspired me to get my Strandberg prog last year (didnot go for his signature cause I wanted my tone knob). That guitar is a Gem.
does it have ebony fretboard?
Yeah, I always loved the Plini model, but now that I know it doesn't have a tone knob, it's less interesting. But I'd buy a Sälen Deluxe VB anyways, if ever I'd buy a Strandberg, which I'd love!
i feel so calm listening to plini talk. I feel like if i hung out with him i'd just be relaxed all the time
PLINI is an amazing ambassador for Australian music and a fantastic role model for young musicians- great interview
I must say Mitch is a fantastic interviewer!
Best Interviewer on TH-cam. Amazing. Thanks for sharing!
😎👍
You know some people don't like it when really good guitar players don't really have too much explanation of how they were brought up in guitar or how they play guitar, but I find it awesome when people do that because it just to let you know they are regular people just like you and me. Plenty is definitely one of the examples of this and the fact that he brings up that how you can hear his parents washing dishes in the background if it's old stuff is just pure golden to me.
dude has the chillest chill
Been listening to plini since he went by halcyon. Dude is a freaking legend.
As fast as I’ve ever clicked on a video...
Edit: And now that I watched it, great interview. Hit on so many of the things I like about Plini in regards to musicality over flash, over technique, but having good technique to make better music. Well done. Only downside is it could’ve been like ten times longer! Haha
Rim light on Mitch Gallaher's hair: normal
Rim light on Plini's hair: nuclear explosion
Plini has really great live gigs. I highly recommend seeing them live.
Man, Plini is such a great dude. Awesome interview, too-- I really liked all of the types of questions asked.
I like his breakdown of young talent these days - ripping/shredding yet space is a challenge. Much like golf - most want to hit the distance and spend most time practicing that and forget to spend same amount of time on the putting green :)
*Plinterview
Plini is definitely someone every modern guitarist could learn something from. Just an all around awesome musician with already a great library of songs and hopefully more to come. Great interview!
Counting the days for the show in New Zealand! ❤️
So excited bro!!! Gonna see him in Christchurch, also really fizzed for Nick Johnston and Heavy Metal Ninjas
BURGRKNG yes!! It’s going to be incredible :D I’m in Wellington tho, have a blast in Christchurch lml,
What a respectful and meaningful interview. Bad ass dude
Plini, the living legend!!
My Idol - Plini❤
Saw Plini last April. A really amazing player and composer. Love all his works.
Plini is a genius!
But why does he look like a french sailor?
That exactly describes how he looks indeed, but to me personally it has a nice flair to it. :)
Also, one of his songs is called flâneur haha. Real French chillness :p
Huge thanks to Sweetwater that you guys are interviewing Plini btw! Love it!
Great interview! I really like Plini’s compositions and the chords he uses that add a little tasteful dissonance. Really great musician!
Plini, Mitch Gallagher and Sweetwater doing great things for music...
This interviewer really knows how to ask the right questions.
Plini = Magnificent !!!
A great contribution of fresh breeze to the music scene. Thanks for your music Plini.
awesome interview! I love Plini, and Mitch always does great interviews, and has very interesting questions!
LOVING THESE interviews! Keep it up
Plini is so ridiculously good. Saw him in Detroit a few tours ago.
What a great interview!
really interesting interview. good questions and good answers. plini is really a nice guy
Aww! that smile in the end!!
Sweetwater, Mitch is a wonderful interviewer and a real asset, keep him.
Such a great interview. Plini being great as usual
I've been waiting something like this for too long!!
Not sure how I missed this. Great interview.
I think the parents washing dishes and birds chirping could only add to the artistry as zen moments
Such a great interview!! Thank you
Great interview!
Great questions Mitch. Top drawer interview.
Mitch - really outstanding interview!
Only complaint is that I wish is that it was longer!
I love this interview so much
Most soothing accent in the history of English accents ever! I've heard Scottish and New-Zealandish, but this is the most soothing imo :p
Great interview! Love this man, he's so humble!
That was a great interview, great questions!!
Thanks for checking it out! 👍
Very good interview with very interesting questions!
*Very proggy interview*
Mitch Gallagher is a straight BOSS
What a spectacular interviewer. Damn
Mitch, you do a killer job!
👍
The future of shred 😁
0:37 where can I buy that .Strandberg lamp? Oh wait...
Great Interviewer, amazing!
Great interview.
Great interview. Keep up the good job
Subtle jokes. The sublime art of giving an interview by Plini.
Informative😍
A superb talent!
I love this interview. I "play" and LOVE this Strandberg Plini and
I Love his persona and music. The mutated neck profile just helps so much with my F*** up wrist......jest sayin"
I bought a strandberg boden 7 with tremolo and it is great... I did have to mess around with the bridge/saddles for intonation...
but it sounds great... and the fretboard feels like a surface, if you get my meaning... like you are playing a classical instrument.
Why doesn't Plini just say "Simon"? ...he says "my bass player".... was there a bet in there somewhere?
Simon plays strandberg too!
The most polite Australian musicians of all time lmao
awesome!
That Marco Minneman story is just insane
Thank you Sweetwater! Definitely a very inspirational guitarist:)
👍🎸
Even the Traveler guitars with no headstock are nice & easy to play immediately. It's actually really nice when moving around not to have the bulky headstock in the way & that narrow point where a neck will break most easily disappears right at the place where the neck would break. You'll never be concerned about a headstock again.
Also for manufacturers it's easier to have a single piece of wood through the body because you're not having to fashion a headstock out of the wood length. Also tuning the strings in the body is an easier place to design motorized tuning devices or other advanced tuning equipment that people would care to design.
I think the migration to headstockless guitars will increase to the point where the ancient low-tech headstock will eventually go away - unless someone finds that it affects tone - something nobody has yet claimed - but probably will as this approach changes.
Very nice interview.
🙌
Plini awesome
They obviously dragged him out of a bed 5 minutes before the interview and he looks like he's about to doze off after every word lol.
that australian jet lag must be rough
he's relaxed
He's always like that
Plini lives the life I want. 😅
damn, great interview! you should interview the guys in CHON as well!
Good interviewer
this is the most down to earth artist interview
Guthrie Govan + Plini = future of guitar
18:27 When will the Strandberg lamp be available for purchase? Lol
Yeah boiiiii
They should’ve called it Plinterview
I like to watch interviews like this to know if my heads in the right place, he’s great for that as he sees and conveys things so well. The great interviewer and his well thought out questions. However, I’m autistic and plini’s behaviour mimics my own, I wonder if he has any sort of condition.
Does the neck profile make playing hard for folks that like to wrap the thumb over the neck?
Hi, R. Scott. It's not impossible to do that with this. In the first few frets, the neck is designed to allow the thumb to be at the top of the neck for chords. As you go up the neck the shape changes to move your hand to the most ergonomic position for comfortable playing.
Thanks for your interest!
Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
Even tho I never play with my thumb over the neck of the guitar, that was seriously a really good question.
The neck is slim and its possible to do that but only for the 6 stringed models as the 7s are a bit wide for that thumb to crop up