Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch
Greg Koch
Chris Buck
1 hour 13 minutes Posted Jun 24, 2021 at 10:00 am.
Cardinal Black, the coming together and working into the studio with Steve Winwood4:59 - Life during lockdown: how Chris spends his time (Friday Fretwork on YouTube, band rehearsals, brand endorsements, and anything to avoid getting a proper job)7:32 - Touring, and how it fits in the mind of a new dad11:49 - How would the younger version of Chris look at Chris now?16:47 - Influences - from guitar players and bands to the inspiration of Chris’ father24:41 - Tone - the early days, and how it’s evolved over time32:26 - The playing of Eric Clapton, its power, inspiration, and growth over time44:53 - The importance of being flexible in the ability to play different types of guitars, from Fender to Rickenbacker53:48 - The allure and beauty of P-90 pickups63:27 - Gibson ES-335’s, an undeniably delicious morsel with a diverse historyTotal Length: 73:52FishmanDedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood GuitarsOne of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Cardinal Black, the coming together and working into the studio with Steve Winwood
Life during lockdown: how Chris spends his time (Friday Fretwork on YouTube, band rehearsals, brand endorsements, and anything to avoid getting a proper job)
Touring, and how it fits in the mind of a new dad
How would the younger version of Chris look at Chris now?
Influences - from guitar players and bands to the inspiration of Chris’ father
Tone - the early days, and how it’s evolved over time
The playing of Eric Clapton, it’s power, inspiration, and growth over time
The importance of being flexible in the ability to play different types of guitars, from Fender to Rickenbacker
The allure and beauty of P-90 pickups
Gibson ES-335’s, an undeniably delicious morsel with a diverse history
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One of YouTube's most popular guitar heroes, Chris is known for his stellar guitar playing (Guitarist Magazine's 2020 Best Blues Guitarist) along with the wit and insight he brings to his weekly, self-produced "Friday Fretwork" series. Greg and Chris dive into a little of everything: influences, tone, fatherhood, vintage pickups - P-90s, and vintage guitars!1:30 - Cardinal Black, the coming together and working into the studio with Steve Winwood4:59 - Life during lockdown: how Chris spends his time (Friday Fretwork on YouTube, band rehearsals, brand endorsements, and anything to avoid getting a proper job)7:32 - Touring, and how it fits in the mind of a new dad11:49 - How would the younger version of Chris look at Chris now?16:47 - Influences - from guitar players and bands to the inspiration of Chris’ father24:41 - Tone - the early days, and how it’s evolved over time32:26 - The playing of Eric Clapton, its power, inspiration, and growth over time44:53 - The importance of being flexible in the ability to play different types of guitars, from Fender to Rickenbacker53:48 - The allure and beauty of P-90 pickups63:27 - Gibson ES-335’s, an undeniably delicious morsel with a diverse historyTotal Length: 73:52FishmanDedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood GuitarsOne of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.