Charlie Starr on Les Paul Juniors, Southern Rock Sound
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Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke Introduces His Signature Gibson Les Paul Junior and Discusses the Appeal of P-90 Single Pickup Guitars.
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Watch Charlie Starr, frontman, singer-songwriter, and guitarist of @blackberrysmoke , talk about his love of the Gibson Les Paul™ Junior and P-90 pickups. In this exclusive interview with Charlie, you’ll learn all about why he prefers the sound and unique appeal of a single pickup guitar, specifically the P-90 Dogear pickup as found in his many vintage Gibson Les Paul Junior guitars and now, his very own signature Gibson Charlie Starr Les Paul Junior guitar.
Gibson Gear Guide host Dinesh Lekhraj discusses Charlie’s first Les Paul Junior, gives us an insight into Charlie’s live rig, and learns what it takes to sing and play at the same time, and the interesting advice he got from Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.
In addition, we’re treated to a jam with Charlie as well as some Southern rock-style guitar lessons and slide guitar lessons from Charlie, showing us just how to get “that” sound and the unique bending and slide techniques that separate the country style of guitar from the Southern-rock styled guitar sounds-hint: it’s all in the dual notes and bends!
Charlie also gives us a masterclass on how to dial in different sounds on a Les Paul Junior, showcasing the true versatility of the single pickup guitar!
If you’re a fan of Blackberry Smoke, Southern rock guitar sounds, or Les Paul Juniors, this interview with Charlie Starr is perfect for you.
Chapters:
0:00 Jam with Charlie Starr
2:18 The Charlie Starr Signature Les Paul Junior
4:20 Charlie Starr’s first Gibson Les Paul Junior
8:04 Influences & when Charlie Starr first started playing guitar
12:34 First live shows & becoming a songwriter
14:50 The evolution of the Blackberry Smoke sound & songwriting process
17:05 Interesting chord choices-guitar lesson
18:42 Singing & playing at the same time & advice from Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top
21:00 Southern rock-style guitar lesson with Charlie Starr
24:21 The benefits of P-90 pickups & how to use P-90 pickups
26:24 Charlie Starr's live rig, amps, and pedals
27:43 Charlie’s slide guitar lesson
30:50 The story of the “Hey Ya’ll” sticker
33:00 What’s next for Blackberry Smoke, secret to being in a touring band, new album
35:05 Charlie’s advice for guitar players
36:48 Outro jam
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RIP...Brother Brit Turner! BBS is the best band I've heard in the last 20 years...imo Finally, the best Gibson player gets a Signature Series Gibson for Brother Charlie Starr! Congratulations Gibson!
The Smoke ain't no joke, and Charlie is my Les Paul Jr. hero!
No one deserves it more! Charlie Starr is an absolute phenom. And one helluva good dude!
Thank you Gibson for having Charlie come on One of my heroes and there is not many interviews of him out there
Charlie always has been one of the players that is a huge influence for me. His stage presence is one of the best out there and I can’t think of anyone more who deserves a signature guitar. It will be one I will have to look at
I’ve met, and hung out with Charlie multiple times, after gigs, on his tour bus, and this is exactly how he is. A humble, fantastic singer, songwriter and the best guitar player out right now.
Had the pleasure of spending a little time with the band and these guys a great bunch musically and personally
Saw them twice, one of the best shows I've ever seen and I've seen everyone.
Love Charlie and his playing, what a good dude.
@gibson
Ай бұрын
Indeed!
@sylvainswift3234
Ай бұрын
Yes. Brilliant guitarist, with nice guitars!
@gui-texzan7477
Ай бұрын
Seems like a humble, likable guy.
Most folks do not understand how much talent it takes to play lead with the excellence Charlie does & sing so gracefully as well !!! My number 1 rock band !!!
YES!!!!!!! Charlie is da man!!! I've seen Blackberry Smoke live about 6 times or so, one of the best live bands out there. (edit) WTF? A Charlie Starr signature Junior?
@nicolasbeaudry6158
Ай бұрын
Yeah wtf satin black or flat black signature model? I NEED one asap😂❤❤❤❤
@sampriebe8173
Ай бұрын
@@nicolasbeaudry6158o
Oh heck to the yeah!!! Congrats Mr. Starr on the signature model! Gibson 'bout time!!!! 😄 This looks right up my alley!!! Well back to watching the video, couldn't wait to the end to comment! Thanks Dinesh, always love your interviews!!!!
It's about damned time! This band is reviving good ol' rockin' feel the tingle as the chills rise in your skin roll--and Charlie is the catalyst and driving force of The Smoke. Congrats Charlie, it's well deserved! It's hard as hell to save money for whatever reason nowadays, but I want one! And somehow, as long as it's legal, I will have one!
So glad Charlie is getting a signature model. I’ll definitely be in line for one
@user-kt7hq9hn9f
Ай бұрын
Please let them make a lefty version……
If I had the cash I would definitely buy one of those Charlie Starr Juniors. A Gibson Les Paul Jr. with a single P90 is my favorite models ever made. Having met Charlie before I can say that there is no one more deserving of a signature model. He’s a very friendly and down to earth guy and an absolute beast on guitar.
Charlie Starr has been my LP Jr hero forever. Ain't nothing better than BlackBerry Smoke! I called my local Gibson dealer and tried to pre-order, apparently that's not available yet..... But pre-order we will! ❤
That's what I'm talking about. Straight ahead guitar into amp, raw and satisfying.
Charlie never leaves a gap between cowboy chords, he can riff between every change.
Charlie, I am so happy you have this signature guitar!!! 🎸 So well deserved my friend. It’s beautiful, and suits you very well. Can not wait to see it LIVE!!! Thank you for all you do, give, your style, and your love for all of your fans. You are a true blessing, and I can not wait to see y’all again. Safe travels, always, and take good care💜
Congratulations, Charlie! No one more is deserving of a signature model than this man! As I write, two fantastic nights of BBS at The Shed are in the books and looking forward to Night 3 this evening. Charlie has played the Walnut Junior a bit both nights and it is stunningly beautiful! Bravo! 👏
He’s soooooo good. Finally got to see them live. Did not disappoint.
Awesome Charlie!! Love Ya TFM!!
I can’t think of anyone mire deserving. Mr. Starr is a what his last name says. Long Live The Smoke!!!!
@simonvanderheijden432
Ай бұрын
His last name is Gray.. Lol
An absolute great bunch of guys. As humble as they come. The amount of giving they all did during the shutdown says a lot about them as people. Brit told me many times about shipping out swag for fundraisers, as well as donations. Charlie's pretty darn good on slide too!
I picked up my first Junior this year and I'm an absolute convert. It changed the way I play an interact with the guitar.
@gibson
Ай бұрын
It definitely helps you really appreciate the subtle changes volume and tone knobs have on your sound.
I love this man ❤. His music has got me through bad times and always makes me happy. He's one of my favourite human beings on this planet. But, I really thought I was done buying guitars, now that has changed 😮.
Love this show! Never disappoints
He quoted Bon Scott. This dude is the man. 👍
Great interview!! Back in the late 70's and early 80's I used to plug my old Fender Mustang into my stereo to use as an amp!!
Charlie is responsible for my P-90 addiction. 🤣
@th3fknmuffnman
Ай бұрын
Glad I'm not the only one lol
Love Charlie and I've been really wanting a Junior
I'm going to be on the lookout for these Jrs. That Walnut Jr is very tempting.
@allstopblue5717
Ай бұрын
That’s the one I would go for as well.
I (of course) do not know him, but this guy - Charlie Starr - seems to be such a great guy. Love his playing and his sound, and his appetite for "simple" guitars. You plug in, you play.
What a great and honest interview! Also you guys were both playing badass guitar at the same time and it sounded beautiful and you weren't stepping on each other's toes. That's professionalism and artistry
As a NON musician but a huge huge fan of Charlie Starr and Blackberry Smoke, this is one heck of a good interview! I'm in mesmerized awe as I listen for a second time! Thank you Dinesh Lekhraj and Charlie. Wonder if Charlie will bring that beauty of a guitar to Europe this year? Seeing them in Brussels, Paris AND Milan! Rock on Blackberry Smoke. Merci, thank you Gibson Gear Guide!!!
First signature model I've ever truly wanted. Blackberry Smoke is fantastic.
You got me. Love p90’s, Junior’s and Mr.Starr
Great interview and picking with a great cat. Congratulations Charley!
I got lucky and found these guys at the Star Bar in Atlanta back in 2009. Watched Charlie play that Jr a lot in the early days. IMO it is still one of best sounding guitars in his collection. A great choice for his signature series and well deserved for this riff master.
@tylerjones5976
Ай бұрын
Ours was at vinyl downtown in 08, with the GA Satellites!! Cheers brother !
about Damn time !!! but . . . . Gibson came thru . .I echo everyone's absolute love and loyalty to BBS . .
One of the best Live Bands I've ever seen! Charlie is awesome! Can't wait to see the Smokers in Munich again this september!
Charlie and the LP Jr. ...got one and LOVE it!
Hello Charlie starr signature jr. Goodbye financial stability.
@CharlesEbarb
17 күн бұрын
Bought an actual LPj for $700. Used. Don’t be silly, kiddo.
Charlie is one of those dudes you can listen to jam forever.
love ole charlies licks, I found B Smoke from my friend Nicky ford, he plays in a band called western sizzlers and rick richards plays with them as well, nicky said one day man I saw blackberry smoke and bought the t shirt so I gave them a listen and been hooked every since we about to see them in London in September , so sda about ole brit luckily we saw hin play, r.i.p brother
Loved that, awesome through to the end
@gibson
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Just love this one ! Tips, tricks and stories. Charlie is an amazing musician, we can see he's pactice a lot to become where he's at. I would like to see more stuff like this with other musicians.
Damn! Sick Jam! Charlie is The Best!
Mr. Starr is the king of cool. Every note is sooo seasoned.
@mr.smithgnrsmith7808
Ай бұрын
Tom Petty has that title, still does
i'm so fucki' happy for this amazing man and guitarist! hope I can get one!
Yeaaaaa Charlie got a own Signature Model... 🎉
@shayh.3556
Ай бұрын
If anyone deserves one its him
Love the new Signature model!!! It's in the water and the mud down here in the MS Delta :)
Charlie is a fantastic guitar player (& great guy!) at last getting his well deserved signature model! I bought a junior yesterday and can honestly say that Charlie was my main motivation & inspiration for doing so, I also “needed” a P90 guitar and the simplicity of the junior appealed to me and as I live mainly on the bridge pickup, the single P90 was ideal!👍👏👏🎶🎶
@ddaniell7526
Ай бұрын
I did the same this year. Which specific model did you with and color?
@gibson
Ай бұрын
Very cool! What color did you go for?
@kmickp1166
Ай бұрын
@@gibson I went for the Vintage Tobacco Burst, I only visited the store to have new pickups installed in my 2004 Les Paul & spotted the Junior on the wall, 🙈😂😂👍 Delighted with it👍👍🎶
@gibson
18 күн бұрын
Amazing!
Great to see Charlie getting a signature LP Jr.!
Sooo well deserved Charlie!!!
Such a great video!! Keep it coming Gibson!
Charlie is my all time favourite guitarist.
What a cool dude and great player to boot.. I'm going to seriously check out that walnut version, hopefully I end up with one .........
Tasty intro jam! Love Juniors. Was lucky enough to get my hands on the Lukas Nelson Signature '56. Incredible instrument.
Coolest ever interview, guitar, tips, all good, and topping it off with a dead cool hat.
That opening jam was about as bad ass as you can get. There's not a guitarist on the planet that could sit still with a guitar in hand and not start bustin' out the chops. C'MON NOW ! ! !
@gibson
26 күн бұрын
Dinesh and Charlie really nailed that jam!
Charlie plays a lot more complicated parts then he claims. Watch him play and he's doing it all..............palm muting, open strings, picked notes, percussive with the fretting hand, hybrid picking. The dude is fantastic.
@gibson
Ай бұрын
He really is awesome!
I’ve seen blackberry smoke a few times they sound like the record just amazing blackberry smoke is the real deal they write great songs there all great players vocals spot on I can’t say enough good things about them
I love his comment about "needing more guitars for different tunings" that's been my justification too....different tools for different jobs...lol
Blackberry Smoke is an incredible band.
@gibson
Ай бұрын
You know it!
Too cool!
Damn,..that was awesome.!!
@gibson
26 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great musician and humble person!
@gibson
Ай бұрын
A lovely guy, all round! We're proud to have him on the channel!
"I think most of that happened in the seventies,,," That's the sort of what happened to mine, too ! Hahahaha!
Charlie Starr...great guitarist !
I would really like to hear Charlie play together with Dan Baird of the GA Satellites, a tele and a Junior together would be awesome.
Great video!!!
@gibson
Ай бұрын
Thank you!!
Love the band and the new guitar. Jr's are the best. I love my 63 custom shop SG Jr. It has amazing feel and tone. Rock on Gibson!
Charlie Starr is another step along the path of righteous guitar playing. So many to name and such a long lineage. Charlie is authentic and well deserved for a signature guitar. Sadly of the hundreds of guitars I have owned over the years...I have bought one brand new Gibson...a Les Paul Special with an Ebony board...TV Yellow..nitro finish....$699 closeout...one of my best playing guitars.. No chance of buying a brand new Gibson....way too expensive. Most of the pros, have guitars in the same way Charlie got his..bought them on deals used. Once Gibson hands them over to make players think you need a $5K Les Paul. They are way off base. Doctors and Laywers that dabble in guitar will keep Gibson afloat. Players don't buy their new guitars.
NICE!
The LPJ Atlanta story is reminiscent of how I got my Suhr Classic T. I wasn’t looking for a guitar, didn’t need a guitar, but a used Tele-looking guitar was hanging on the wall at Sam Ash. I tell people that when I touched it, it was like Harry Potter getting the right wand. I never even plugged it in…I just knew I had to have it. The guitar was spotless, not even a mark on the pickguard, so I figured it was new, but found out from Suhr it was 16 years old. Ihave no idea where it had been for 16 years…apparently waiting for me.
Charlie is bad ass!
Hey Charlie, you forgot about the late great Johnny Winter, when speaking of slide guitar players who picks. John always used thumb picks.
Something refreshing about his playing
Charlie is the best!!
Charlie is a great player. With a great future ahead too.
That was great
@gibson
26 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Those p90s sound wicked! It's all about that growl.
Charlie is a very underrated player.
Guy is badass, seen them twice live,
Got my 1954 LP Junior in 1971 for $170.00. The guitar is an absolute monster. Have used it on hundreds of recordings.
You guys play great together
Too Funny in Charlie talking about moving picking hand back and forth as with actually using controls. In the late 60s , my father would bump me in the arms while learning guitar... He always say ((relax, move the playing hand around, stop smashing strings in the fretboard, use the control s)) !!! Yes, what a pain he was, but he taught me to be a better productive player !!! 😊
Well done Gibson! Charlie and BBS rocks. Great signature model 👍🏻
Love the new line of signature models. I work at Gibson
That’s the good stuff there
Yes. I used to plug my 1976 Bicentennial Firebird into my Aunts stereo. Blew that one up to.
@gibson
Ай бұрын
I too, blew up a stereo with a guitar! -Lee
So chuffed to see Gibson do this. Great player, seems like a fantastic person and a cool band. Praying for an affordable version 🙏
im a firm believer in the P90 my 05 limited run SG Jr large guard 60s reissue is an absolute beast ,, ive heard other P90s but something about that run is just different , its about as close to the original 50s pups as ive heard ,, probably the only reason i haven't bought a real 50s Jr to put in the collection ,, lord have mercy
Mosrite Guitars Was owned by Mark Mosley and Family I believe. Mark Moseley's Recording Studio was a great experience with me. Between him and Michael Radford(AMI records) I was able to Record in a great atmosphere with Knowlegeble Musicians.. Feb 2007.
The first time I became aware of blackberry smoke was 5 1/2 years ago. I Instantly Dug their Southern rock blues country style, plus they play some killer southern rock covers. The whole band is solid but Charlie’s playing and singing really stand out. One of my favorite bands today. Does anybody know When is Gibson going to release this Charlie star signature Les Paul juniors? what is the MSRP?
Yo, Gibson Gear Guide, where do i buy one of charlie stars signature jr guitar from?
When does it come out??
A Charlie Starr signature model?! Please give us a lefty version 😮
It's heartbreaking to see the sadness in his eyes.