Joe Bonamassa has nothing on this guy. What an unbelievable talent. Never seen anyone play almost any genre of music and play it like he is the master of it.
Johnny embodies guitar. Whether it is jazz, country or blues he excels. Moreover, he is one of the humblest performers, always giving credit to his fellow musicians.
Way back in the 90s I was sitting in a near empty club on Broadway in downtown Nashville when this super short and wide near blind cat walked in carrying a guitar case and a Fender amp. The Bartender said he was the newest hottest guitar slinger fresh in town from Maine. To my deep regret we left before he began playing. THIS is THAT GUY!
I REALLY WENT IN LOVE WITH ROY BUCHANAN TO THE BONE WITH HIS "SECOND ALBUM" CIRCA 1973 I THINK, HELLUVA STUFF, BUF MAN, HONESTLY, I NEVER, EVER MET A GUITAR THIS FEROCIOUS AND ACCURATE, AND, HUMBLE. VERY. JUST A GUY FROM NASHVILLE. GOD BLESS AMERICA DUDE. GRETTINGS FROM DUBLIN, IRELAND.
A lot of confusion as to the gear used for the tone in this performance. Core tone after his fingers and the guitar is a Jetter Red Shift OD into a CEC Brigand (directly behind him) set on channel 1, clean mode. For the nerds, channel 1 on that amp is an original preamp circuit that goes: 5751 --> 12AU7 --> EF86. The amp has a dual KT88 power amp. How do I know? I designed and built it. ;-)
Craig Wildenradt - If that's true, I dop my cap to you good man. That's some of the best guitar tone I've ever heard. I'm crying more than Johnny's wife. Greetings from the UK!
Have watched John from a young child to the amazing artist he is today From the Three J's from lil ol Washington County Maine to living is dream in Nashville.. He's just freaking amazing..
Johnny Hiland plays every style like its his first love. He is eat up with the three Ts Tone Taste and Timing. Go Johnny Go !! much respect from an ol Sountheast Missouri Boy and .Hey Ron Lutrick my brotha! much love, JL
first time listener to this guy and I gotta say I'm luvin this sound. That guitar has got the killerest sustain I've heard. It hangs for years. And gimme reverb all day long!
I admit I wasn't expecting much going into the start but at about 30 seconds in I cracked a smile and just knew I had to watch the rest of this video. Really good playing!
I must of listened to this video 20 times nice and loud with good speakers! Every time I am amazed by Johnny Hiland, this guy can really, really play! I've been playing for many years and wow he blows my mind how a guitar can sound and SHOULD sound! He is the best guitarist out there!
Whew! Johnny Hiland is such a well rounded player. He can do chicken picked country, soaring crunchy rock leads, and tasty slow blues, with some slide thrown in! Love this guy.
Johnny Hiland is, in my opinion, likely the most versatile guitarist there is. As far as I can see, and hear, he may, or may not be, the best all around guitarist in the world. But I don't think there's nobody better.
Stupidest saying I've ever heard. Those who communicate what they do teach. Those that can't think, can't play or teach make snarky comments about teachers online. Most of the world's best players also teach to some degree. Check out George Garzone. Taught at Berklee for 45 years and taught most of the modern jazz sax players. He's one of the best. What if you don't like living on the road and like the feeling of helping others? Such a stupid saying.
Joe Bonamassa has nothing on this guy. What an unbelievable talent. Never seen anyone play almost any genre of music and play it like he is the master of it.
Yep, Johnny's taking it to another dimension.
Merci il faut que tu sois toi aussi musiciens pour apprécier un très, très grand musiciens jp .
That's some seriously badass playing, right there.
This mans playing is unbelivable. One of the Best in the world!
Johnny embodies guitar. Whether it is jazz, country or blues he excels. Moreover, he is one of the humblest performers, always giving credit to his fellow musicians.
Johnny depresses me sometimes. I have been playing 35 years . He can make it cry and wail . Best I can do is make mine fart.
Now that's funny!
Jack Duffee yer too kind
just sometimes? I'm straight up humbled. Just heard him for the first time 6 minutes ago. If anyone wants my guitars they'll be out in the trash
Don Oziniwicz Ok Don . I will send you a CD
twst1 Know what you mean. I have a forty year old Telecaster and a Fender Valve amp if anyone wants `em . No good to me now.
This guy never bores me. Really special player.
Way back in the 90s I was sitting in a near empty club on Broadway in downtown Nashville when this super short and wide near blind cat walked in carrying a guitar case and a Fender amp. The Bartender said he was the newest hottest guitar slinger fresh in town from Maine. To my deep regret we left before he began playing. THIS is THAT GUY!
Lord have mercy this man is awesome, listen he is talking to you, see that sly smile, he is loving up your soul. Rock on my blues man, rock on
I don't understand who didn't like. The man can't have much (as much as the rest of us), but he has this. Full marks here :-)
This is why Johnny is one of my favorites, he's a great guy and can make those guitars sing.
This guy is over the top! Amazing talent!
Johnny Hiland is simply amazing! What an kick ass guitar player! :-)
this man is a guitar player ...plain and simple ... the play speaks for itself .. every great player has their own voice.
Man what a terrific player!!!!!!! I didn't know that those country guys could play such a mean blues...hats off :)
He's hardly just a "country" guy. He just dresses that way LOL
Johnny can
You can tell he really loves what he does!!
Wow! He's so good, they should put his face on money!
I’m
Kevin James bpm
FYI
I REALLY WENT IN LOVE WITH ROY BUCHANAN TO THE BONE WITH HIS "SECOND ALBUM" CIRCA 1973 I THINK, HELLUVA STUFF, BUF MAN, HONESTLY, I NEVER, EVER MET A GUITAR THIS FEROCIOUS AND ACCURATE, AND, HUMBLE. VERY. JUST A GUY FROM NASHVILLE. GOD BLESS AMERICA DUDE. GRETTINGS FROM DUBLIN, IRELAND.
Such a smooth player. The notes marry each other over their waves.. beautiful!! Thank you Johnny!!
This guy is so talented!!
his slide is to DIE FOR,damn it.ive played most of my entire life 50+ yrs and he is so damn naturally full of talent.
Le meilleur guitariste en son genre merci et tres plaisant à écouter parlé sa guitare encore merci jp
That opening lick is among the greasiest I've ever heard. What a talent---top of the "none Better" category!
that tone just incredible
Friedman BE100 from the looks of it.
or Metropolous plexi
Category 5
Simply said, Johnny is amazing!
Whenever I watch and listen to this guy I find a smile creeping onto my face. You can tell he just loves playing. A joy to watch.
A lot of confusion as to the gear used for the tone in this performance. Core tone after his fingers and the guitar is a Jetter Red Shift OD into a CEC Brigand (directly behind him) set on channel 1, clean mode. For the nerds, channel 1 on that amp is an original preamp circuit that goes: 5751 --> 12AU7 --> EF86. The amp has a dual KT88 power amp.
How do I know? I designed and built it. ;-)
Weird flex but alright
Craig Wildenradt
- If that's true, I dop my cap to you good man. That's some of the best guitar tone I've ever heard. I'm crying more than Johnny's wife. Greetings from the UK!
I thought he was into a Friedman,great sound. Wow
@@bones3988 Sounds kinda like a fender with midway gain..
I come back to this video a lot. Mannnn that sound is amazing
Have watched John from a young child to the amazing artist he is today From the Three J's from lil ol Washington County Maine to living is dream in Nashville.. He's just freaking amazing..
Fabulous tone.
Gorgeous playing as always with JHi !!!!
Holy cow man my face just melted off my skull when he started up that slide haha god I love the blues
best guitar player Ive ever heard
Johnny Hiland plays every style like its his first love. He is eat up with the three Ts Tone Taste and Timing. Go Johnny Go !! much respect from an ol Sountheast Missouri Boy and .Hey Ron Lutrick my brotha! much love, JL
I love you Johnny Hiland, you just made my night.
Johnny is one of the the true over looked and under rated players. He is adept at blues as he is country. Amazing player.
Man oh man what blues player! Johnny leaves nothing behind but a smoking crater ;-)
In my humble opinion, the most enjoyable of all guitarists to just watch.....so damn good!
Greetings from Waite Maine Johnny , outstanding ! hearing your voice makes me lonesome for your uncle Ricky, God bless.
so glad I know his name now... this is just too good...
An unbelievable guitarist ! ❤️👍🏻
God I bet even Stevie would have been blown away
Johnny makes that guitar sing!
The best guitarist ever
The Greatest Guitarist of our times........possibly, the Greatest, EVER !
first time listener to this guy and I gotta say I'm luvin this sound. That guitar has got the killerest sustain I've heard. It hangs for years. And gimme reverb all day long!
I admit I wasn't expecting much going into the start but at about 30 seconds in I cracked a smile and just knew I had to watch the rest of this video. Really good playing!
The man makes it look so effortless. Incredible!
Chickin'pickin' guitar , slow blues...that man was born with a guitar !
Beautiful singing.Thanks for sharing.
I must of listened to this video 20 times nice and loud with good speakers!
Every time I am amazed by Johnny Hiland, this guy can really, really play! I've been playing for many years and wow he blows my mind how a guitar can sound and SHOULD sound!
He is the best guitarist out there!
OK, that's it...selling my guitars. That tone, that touch, that class.....a master!
Great recording all things considered. Guitar sounds great in headphones.What an artist!
the king of all guitarist,PERIOD.
that is the best blues I have ever heard by a guitar player
Whew! Johnny Hiland is such a well rounded player. He can do chicken picked country, soaring crunchy rock leads, and tasty slow blues, with some slide thrown in! Love this guy.
His play is talking to me. Really crying and bluesy.
Best tone and best blues solo I've ever heard.
So glad GOD shared him with Us....AMEN !!!
The mothership is looking for you to take you back home Johnny! You can't be from this planet! Awsome!
Johnny Hiland is one of the best ever in my opinion......
Perfect tone with notes played in every way.
Johnny Hiland is, in my opinion, likely the most versatile guitarist there is. As far as I can see, and hear, he may, or may not be, the best all around guitarist in the world. But I don't think there's nobody better.
So beautiful, wat an absolute beast!
This guy is unreal cool! Great guitar player.
Johnny, you a master craftsman
just found my new hero !! what a player ,what a tone .
No words... No words
Breath taking!
no blues player to your ears deep respect, but to my ears thats blues
This man is untouchable....one of the best of all time.
Matteo Mancuso is the best, all around guitar player on planet earth. He is Untouchable....
love this guy. one of the best!
Johnny Hiland is a true guitar god. He came down from Mt. Fretolympus to bestow his divine, incomparable licks upon us.
OH YEAH!!! I have never heard of him, will be hearing more now, the man can play!
Speechless.., -Something out of this world. Never heard someone play like this. Beautiful guitar playing.
Like Santana said, God made the world ROUND, so all guitar players could have center stage!
Wow my jaws are on the floor, he is a guitar god. That’s what I called pure talent.
Mesmerizing!
This guy rocks
The power of the B L U E S !!!!!!!!
HOLY SHIT this guy plays like a beast
awesome string bending .
Much love and respect cousin! Sending love from washington county-Waite Maine 207 rt.1
Hi CEC thanks for the info on the Run Barr -will check it out.
As the old saying goes, those that can do, those that can't, teach. The 43 that gave this a thumbs down must be teachers.
Johnny is a teacher and he can do. But agreed, it's a rarity.
...and, those that can't teach, teach Phys. Ed.
Mozart was a piano teacher. This saying is completely off. Most artists teach, do master classes etc. It's a matter of survival.
um. he teaches all the time. As does every musician who isn't a household name.
Stupidest saying I've ever heard. Those who communicate what they do teach. Those that can't think, can't play or teach make snarky comments about teachers online. Most of the world's best players also teach to some degree. Check out George Garzone. Taught at Berklee for 45 years and taught most of the modern jazz sax players. He's one of the best. What if you don't like living on the road and like the feeling of helping others? Such a stupid saying.
What a performance ... Pure talent
Saw him many times at guitar shows brilliant player up with the best should be more famous 👏
Great performer and talent.
Amazing tone.....
I love Johnny's playing, but everytime I watch him he makes me want to quit and sell all of my guitars ;)
You know, I have to add...never have I heard genuinely great sounding use of tapping on a blues track. Until now.
He's not too shabby, amazing tone, amazing feel, got timing to match, ...superb touch...chicken picking shredder for sure.
Outstanding,thank you.
unbelievable!!!
THIS... IS AS SICK !! AS IT GETS !!! WOOOOO !!!
Great stuff!
Incrediblyridiculous diskussions!
What goes on in your mind?
Just an amazing player !
hi johnny you are the band blues energy enjoy johnny blues
Outrageous guitar playing.
Great video. Thanks for putting it up here.
Hi CECamplication thanks for the info on the RunBarr -will check it out.
The ending reminded me of Dudley Moore doing the parody of classical music’s “final” cadences.
The ones that seemed to go on forever.