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This Is The Best Gibson I've Ever Played

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‪@AdamLevyGuitarTips‬ is one of my favorite guitar players alive today, his feel and tone are some of the best out there, and his amazing 1964 ES-335 is a big part of his sound. In today's video we talk about Adam's guitar and why he loves it so much.
0:00 Intro Jam
2:09 Lets talk about this guitar
4:59 Hear Adam play it
6:20 Let's hear the pickups
10:13 blues jam
11:40 Why the 335?
12:00 comparing Rhett's 335
14:00 Adam plays Rhett's guitar
16:34 Adam's guitar is special

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  • @AdamLevyGuitarTips
    @AdamLevyGuitarTipsАй бұрын

    It was such a pleasure to hang and jam with you, Rhett. I'm excited for our course!

  • @jasonbeatty9269

    @jasonbeatty9269

    25 күн бұрын

    Love your work with Norah, Adam. Always tasteful and memorable.

  • @agustinfrusto

    @agustinfrusto

    22 күн бұрын

    You talk so calm but enthusiastic, I can see you are probably a really nice guy and is visible your love on the 6 strings. Cheers Adam!

  • @_JOE-DAN
    @_JOE-DANАй бұрын

    Adam is a monster player. One of my favorite instrumental albums is Kibi Dango. Him and mason stoops tear it up all over the place.

  • @RhettShull

    @RhettShull

    Ай бұрын

    I’ve had that record on repeat for weeks now.

  • @dougwamble
    @dougwamble24 күн бұрын

    When Adam was in the process of moving a few years back, he needed a home for a couple of guitars for a few weeks and I got to live with this baby. Played it every single day. I’ve never been a Gibson guy but this one is so special and magical. Even more so in Adam’s unique hands.

  • @rhythmguru1
    @rhythmguru1Ай бұрын

    This is why GAS will never die. As soon as you are happy, there is always another guitar to chase. Either a better guitar or a model you don't have - 335 would be a bucket list guitar.

  • @jtd3421
    @jtd3421Ай бұрын

    Adam’s solo on Norah Jones’s ‘Be Here to Love Me’ is one of my favorite solos ever. Just perfect.

  • @Shingorani
    @ShingoraniАй бұрын

    This guy Adam is so smooth with it holy shit

  • @cliffprowse3341
    @cliffprowse3341Ай бұрын

    I have an all original 1960 ES-330 sunburst that’s the best Gibson I’ve ever played. Haven’t found one more pristine either. My grandad bought it new in 1959 for $225!

  • @jamesogara7053

    @jamesogara7053

    Ай бұрын

    That would be $2,438 in 2024 dollars.

  • @cliffprowse3341

    @cliffprowse3341

    Ай бұрын

    @@jamesogara7053 Crazy! My grandad was not a wealthy 18 year old. $225 went a lot farther then than $2438 does now. But that was still a substantial amount for a guitar.

  • @rielwashere

    @rielwashere

    Ай бұрын

    Wait, a 1960 in 1959?

  • @cliffprowse3341

    @cliffprowse3341

    Ай бұрын

    @@rielwashere Yes, just like cars come out with 2025 models in 2024. They had the new 1960 model out in 1959.

  • @CR0SSJ

    @CR0SSJ

    Ай бұрын

    @@jamesogara7053 Which isn't too bad if you think about Gibson's pricing in actual 2024....

  • @wendeldoubleday8539
    @wendeldoubleday8539Ай бұрын

    Rhett, this is one of your best videos yet! Could listen for hours to you and Adam jamming - that soul-full, melancholy expression of these 335's is just beautiful to the ears. Thanks so much for posting this!

  • @KB24toogood
    @KB24toogoodАй бұрын

    Man this will definitely go down as a classic video on your channel in my book. Will definitely be revisiting this video in the future. Great content, thanks Rhett.

  • @michaelmccrary5037
    @michaelmccrary5037Ай бұрын

    It's all about the sound and feel. I love this. Adam's one of my favorites.

  • @herbst1398

    @herbst1398

    Ай бұрын

    It should be, for Gibson it's only about profit

  • @taranmcallister4330
    @taranmcallister4330Ай бұрын

    My dad and I just recently got to play a pair of ‘60 335s with PAFs. Absolutely incredible guitars

  • @steppenwolf_666

    @steppenwolf_666

    5 күн бұрын

    I wish I could have jammed with my dad, that must be so cool. He didn't play with 335s. He was more into 357s, 32s, & 38s. 😞

  • @marvinm.3801
    @marvinm.3801Ай бұрын

    Not completely sure about the guitar, but we should all consider to study Adam Levy…

  • @JacobR.88
    @JacobR.88Ай бұрын

    That guy is a great player, I’ll look forward to the course you two are making!

  • @tfrost33elkhunter
    @tfrost33elkhunterАй бұрын

    I feel the same about my current 335. I plan to never get rid of it!

  • @NickGranville
    @NickGranvilleАй бұрын

    That tone Adam gets from that guitar is exquisite. It’s pretty much perfect. And his playing is excellent too - never a wasted note, thanks for posting Rhett

  • @Michael-bm8hi
    @Michael-bm8hiАй бұрын

    These guys should play one of the Collings I35 (LC). I am very confident that they both would be very surprised/impressed/overwhelmed!

  • @PaulDiGirolamo
    @PaulDiGirolamoАй бұрын

    I was lucky enough to find a used CS '64 335 for a great price. Looks just like that one and is the overall nicest guitar I've ever owned or played.

  • @patchadams06
    @patchadams06Ай бұрын

    The amount of feel in the intro lick alone is inspiring. So cool to hear stories about how an artist comes to find their number 1. Maybe a series Rhett? Also the video just looks and sounds great!

  • @phillippurdy5893
    @phillippurdy5893Ай бұрын

    WoW! Makes me want to get right back on my 335 ASAP. Great to hear the tonal blends played with such charisma!🎉

  • @timharrington4470
    @timharrington4470Ай бұрын

    What a beautiful guitar that is. In the hands of Adam it absolutely sings. Also, that Tone King is a killer amp. The experience level of both guitars shines through in the way they work together. Well done.

  • @dirtmelchizedek8311
    @dirtmelchizedek8311Ай бұрын

    I love this episode so much. Telling the story of a musician and their instrument and how they came to be. It's just very Rhett, and I think that's cool

  • @knowl1969
    @knowl1969Ай бұрын

    Wow! This episode was awesome!!!!!! I have a 2009 ES 335 made in Memphis that I love!

  • @Mgalacticable
    @MgalacticableАй бұрын

    Adam did Rhett a solid @ 1:21 . I miss jamming.

  • @steppenwolf_666

    @steppenwolf_666

    5 күн бұрын

    I miss it, too. As a young man, music was my life. It's been many years now since that was true & life is def lacking.

  • @EnkiknE
    @EnkiknEАй бұрын

    What a pleasure to watch Adam Levy Plays with you ! You make me discover him and i thanks you so mutch for that ! Your 2 guitars sound incredibly awesome... Adam really Plays as he talks with a lot of sensibility, not to much words, laidback as well... Such a delight moment to listen both of you... I will Replay it on and on... Thanks ! Greetings from Normandy in France ! 😘

  • @nilsx3020
    @nilsx3020Ай бұрын

    335s are amazing. I love my big neck 58 burst and fast neck 61 blonde CS reissues. They’re really so versatile but benefit from a high headroom, dynamic amp.

  • @Rn-qr8di
    @Rn-qr8diАй бұрын

    Gibson should study this guitar. So they can make a replica and sell it for 30k

  • @toddhatfield5329

    @toddhatfield5329

    Ай бұрын

    Hahaha

  • @synyster_nate

    @synyster_nate

    Ай бұрын

    Underrated comment

  • @PaulDiGirolamo

    @PaulDiGirolamo

    Ай бұрын

    They do have a CS '64 335 that is excellent. "Only" $6k though

  • @Rockfish66
    @Rockfish66Ай бұрын

    Not only is the subject matter awesome, this is a really fantastic looking video! Great job on the lighting and color tonality of the set that really compliments the guitars.

  • @WolframRadek
    @WolframRadekАй бұрын

    The feel in Adam’s playing is sooo sweet - I would love to take lessons from him one day.

  • @GabrielBergman95
    @GabrielBergman95Ай бұрын

    Great recording and video Rhett! Adam, is an incredible player and his 335 is perfect match for him. Time to play my '64 335 now too haha

  • @B2Rockin
    @B2RockinАй бұрын

    I have to agree with you Rhett, that is the Gibson sound to me. Tasty jams, thanks so much for sharing

  • @johncarpenter440
    @johncarpenter44017 күн бұрын

    Adam definitely takes minimum finger movement to a whole new level. I don't think I have seen someone move the fingers on his left hand so little. I'm sure that is textbook technique, just kind of fascinating to see.

  • @anthonymedina4152
    @anthonymedina415224 күн бұрын

    Rhett, you dont just play guitar.. You speak through the guitar.. bravo sir ❤

  • @noctilux7799
    @noctilux7799Ай бұрын

    This reminds me of my search for a 335 in the early eighties (Carlton, Rios, Ritenour were my heroes back then). I traveled through half of Europe, everything I played was crap, including 50s and early 60s. Funnily enough, I stumbled across a Les Paul on my search (81 Heritage Standard 80), which then carried me through my time as a studio musician (with my Strat and Tele). I'm still looking for 335s, but to this day there hasn't been one that has inspired me. Maybe not my model.

  • @JohnInder256
    @JohnInder256Ай бұрын

    Levy has the most engaging, meaty, juicey sound I could hear all day!

  • @handle433
    @handle433Ай бұрын

    The great thing about hand built old guitars is that they are all different: some serious dogs and some absolute gems. This is the latter. While new Murphy Labs are great, they don’t have the unique age of the wood and pickups. It’s as simple as that. Buy one with good specs, play the crap out of it, then appreciate the labour of love when you’re 65. This is my method for happiness!!!!

  • @psychobillybert
    @psychobillybertАй бұрын

    Wow! My 1964 has the same pickup balancing problem. Guess I’ll have to swap them out. But for now, I gotta grab it and play along.

  • @AdamLevyGuitarTips

    @AdamLevyGuitarTips

    23 күн бұрын

    Try it!

  • @jaygallamore562
    @jaygallamore562Ай бұрын

    Very tasty playing. Rhett, that’s a lot of respect from Adam to offer you to gig with his guitar. Like you said, I’d be terrified! Looking forward to the course to drop…

  • @philf4086
    @philf4086Ай бұрын

    Very entertaining Rhett and Adam, thanks!

  • @JJPsyc
    @JJPsycАй бұрын

    Adam is one of the tastiest guitar players in the land and a great educator. And one of the nicest guys.

  • @xFORESTCRUNKx
    @xFORESTCRUNKxАй бұрын

    Man, that intro jam could not be long enough. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @madsenamplification
    @madsenamplificationАй бұрын

    Looking forward to meeting you both at the fretboard summit this year! Great video, great playing, and great tones!

  • @crazywisdom2
    @crazywisdom2Ай бұрын

    Honestly this was a good vid. I really enjoyed it. I wish that you all would do a " couch session " like once a month or so........ and just play. This was good ~!~

  • @seanzinger
    @seanzingerАй бұрын

    I hardly let anyone even touch my guitars for more than 30 seconds. Adam is quite the guy for offering to let you play it for a gig just like that.

  • @Ottophil

    @Ottophil

    Ай бұрын

    Such a weird attitude. Are you worried they will hurt a dead tree?

  • @nigelsmith721

    @nigelsmith721

    Ай бұрын

    Why?

  • @EzzyR561

    @EzzyR561

    Ай бұрын

    @@Ottophil my point exactly. Now, if it’s a person that has no guitar experience yes I will be a little worried about the more expensive guitars that I have owned but if you’re actually serious with guitars, I don’t see why someone would be triggered for letting hold and play their guitar

  • @jasonwhitman94

    @jasonwhitman94

    Ай бұрын

    @@OttophilI guess your bank rolling for musicians I’ll send a sweetwater list to get started. So plastic

  • @seanzinger

    @seanzinger

    Ай бұрын

    @@Ottophil Yes. I am perpetually worried.

  • @patricke541
    @patricke541Ай бұрын

    Great vid and jam guys! Luv hearing the stories behind these nice instruments, just watched the story Rick dropped on his uncles bass, so cool.

  • @coryburns13
    @coryburns13Ай бұрын

    Great video man! Also, I’m a huge fan of Adam so anything with him in it I will watch at least a dozen times lol

  • @tom.m
    @tom.mАй бұрын

    I really dig content like this. Thanks, Rhett.

  • @simonsmith2642
    @simonsmith2642Ай бұрын

    I have a ‘64 VOS and yes its perfect in every way. But its a case queen. Too nice and expensive to take out. Got to have the nylon saddles and nut.

  • @JakubK182
    @JakubK182Ай бұрын

    I love that type of videos, just pleasure to watch. And the vibe in that studio + video production is top notch, 3:08 for example, just like wallpaper, art, however you wanna call it

  • @JammerhakenTV
    @JammerhakenTVАй бұрын

    I know Chris, met him this Summer, if you're ever in SF...go and check out Real Guitars, amazing store and say hi to the young luthier working there, he's a buddy ❤

  • @amancalledlimey
    @amancalledlimeyАй бұрын

    I got a 79 .....still no 1

  • @_avia_
    @_avia_Ай бұрын

    335s are magic. Owning one since Dec' 2023.

  • @Berndaddie
    @Berndaddie23 күн бұрын

    Rhett, dare I say it, you are starting to give Rick Beato a run for his money, ha. That interview was nicely done bro. I love learning and I sure enough did.

  • @JohnSmith-in1tt
    @JohnSmith-in1ttАй бұрын

    They don’t call ‘em “burst killers”for nothing!

  • @grandudetonesnob7107
    @grandudetonesnob7107Ай бұрын

    I have to be honest with you Rhett, your 335 sounds really good! No matter which guitar either of you were playing, you sounded like you, and Adam sounded like Adam.😊

  • @nickl2883
    @nickl2883Ай бұрын

    I have a ‘62 cherry dot neck and a 2010 50th anniversary Memphis ‘60 reissue 335. The reissue is a great guitar but the ‘62 with its PAFs is something special. Gibson really had it together at the factory back then.

  • @dutchcanuck7550
    @dutchcanuck7550Ай бұрын

    Lovely guitar, and semi-hollows make such a beautiful sound, but any early '60s Gibson in playing condition is an insane value proposition in the 2020s. (It was probably a tough nut to crack in 2003!). Rhett, do you have a video discussing affordable sem-hollows?

  • @mr.bluenotedoobop
    @mr.bluenotedoobopАй бұрын

    That blues jam half way through.....I took my man panties off for that one. You two should start a duo.

  • @nikrichter6465
    @nikrichter6465Ай бұрын

    Thanks for great playing ! It´s very intersting to hear you guys swapping guitars...there´s only a tiny difference in sound... but Rhett has still his more "brighter" tone on the ´64 and Adam has his "warm and rounded" tone on Rhett´s guitar. PS I´m very lucky to own two 335s from ´66 and ´67 i got around `84 for then $500 each and kept them both through good and bad times untill today !!!

  • @scalfaroc
    @scalfarocАй бұрын

    Your best video to date! Love that 335!

  • @mgbaron
    @mgbaronАй бұрын

    I have a ‘61 es-345 and it’s the best sounding guitar I own. Also super heavy though.

  • @steppenwolf_666
    @steppenwolf_6665 күн бұрын

    In 2016, I was in Russo's Music in Asbury Park, NJ, trying to decide between a Les Paul & a 335. I chose the LP. Wrong decision - I should have taken both!

  • @ashandesilvaguitarist
    @ashandesilvaguitaristАй бұрын

    waiting for this course to drop!

  • @brianrollins7275
    @brianrollins7275Ай бұрын

    Sounds great guys. Thanks for sharing. It’s really refreshing to hear every note played. The melodies and harmonies you created along with great dynamics was very pleasing, to my ear at least. Really good stuff you guys. This made my day! Thanks

  • @csharp57
    @csharp57Ай бұрын

    Great video. I’m a huge fan of the 335 platform.

  • @spasmband
    @spasmbandАй бұрын

    amazing episode!!!

  • @rockerbuck967
    @rockerbuck967Ай бұрын

    Amazing player!! You know the jam is good if the dog wants in too!

  • @stratjed
    @stratjed9 күн бұрын

    The 65 just sounds older and wiser. Beyond a small amount. The high end is completely different. And sounds more mature and yummier. Sounds like a record as they say. The newer 335 is still a very nice Guitar and probably is at the high end of most's price range compared to a 60s 335 that is beyond. Adam is such a smooth soul. And a legend. PS. All Gibson's need Grover tuners though. to avoid looking sickly with those dead man's toenail's tuners. You can put them in the case for the collector.

  • @erickmo1188
    @erickmo1188Ай бұрын

    Idk if youtube is compressing or not but wow. I’d love to hear this in the room. It’s got THAT sound that I hear when I imagine a great guitar in my head. Rhett’s sounds great too but the ‘64 may be one of the best tones I’ve heard come from a KZread recording in while.

  • @spiritnone2818

    @spiritnone2818

    Ай бұрын

    There's no volume compression on youtube, this is a misconception. There's only bitrate compression (i.e. youtube audio is some kind of mp3 or aac, don't remember).

  • @droliver
    @droliverАй бұрын

    That was sublime, but both of those 335 sounded great. I don't like to fetish vintage guitars as the key to great sound, but man it was really, really beautiful

  • @user-qv6to2yh7i
    @user-qv6to2yh7iАй бұрын

    accidentally clicked this video and also remembered your old video about this model, slick

  • @rexgorman9561
    @rexgorman9561Ай бұрын

    Monster player. Also, his voice is incredibly relaxing.

  • @electricj5

    @electricj5

    Ай бұрын

    On the happy side of a coma

  • @josefnocera4414
    @josefnocera4414Ай бұрын

    I’m having Gibson make a “made to measure” 335! Very close to that one. 335s are the best Guitar out there!

  • @blackzabbathfan
    @blackzabbathfanАй бұрын

    What's the story with the other 335 sitting behind you?

  • @user-nx3ub1eh3l
    @user-nx3ub1eh3lАй бұрын

    Charlie Gelber : Hold my beer

  • @Drew_Gliebe
    @Drew_GliebeАй бұрын

    This whole video is a vibe. Such nuanced playing from both of you

  • @neve4020
    @neve4020Ай бұрын

    He gets me every time with such lines xD❤ And to me .. Rhett’s guitar sounds even better 🤷‍♂️

  • @dasherf17
    @dasherf17Ай бұрын

    Rhett...take Adam up on his offer...! You two sound great together!

  • @mikecorey8370
    @mikecorey8370Ай бұрын

    Beautiful.

  • @colinpadley1897
    @colinpadley1897Ай бұрын

    That guitar is something else.

  • @thetonetosser
    @thetonetosserАй бұрын

    63 to early 65 are probably the nicest 335/345's I've owned.

  • @NoizExMachina
    @NoizExMachinaАй бұрын

    Great hang! Thanks guys!

  • @ZOOMUSICPROD
    @ZOOMUSICPRODАй бұрын

    Your best yet.

  • @fabianthio4011
    @fabianthio4011Ай бұрын

    Such amazing tones in this video

  • @thed0ughboy
    @thed0ughboyАй бұрын

    thank you for the amazing videos

  • @6806goats1
    @6806goats1Ай бұрын

    Must be something special about the 64. Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues also has a 64 from what I understand, cherry red. His was my first intro to the model. Then I started learning about who session players were and their contribution to the music I listened too. That's how I found out who Larry Carlton is and the line of Sire guitars with his name on them. I now have a black Sire H7V leftie on order which is a variant brand of the 335. Not sure why I'm putting this out there for the world to read. Boredum.

  • @christophervincent8420
    @christophervincent8420Ай бұрын

    Love that intro. Absolutely killer

  • @pouyatorkiyan3258
    @pouyatorkiyan3258Ай бұрын

    Nice 👍

  • @SirVicc
    @SirViccАй бұрын

    Back in the day they didn't measure pickups and put the hotter one in the bridge position. They just grabbed one out of the parts bin and soldered it in.

  • @jamesgrobertson8024
    @jamesgrobertson8024Ай бұрын

    Awesome guys 😎😎👌👌

  • @bilray114
    @bilray114Ай бұрын

    Cute dog!

  • @slowhandblues187
    @slowhandblues187Ай бұрын

    Is the ES-335 a more versatile guitar than a Les Paul? I definitely think ES-335 is a sweet sounding guitar but I like the size of the Les Paul more.

  • @TheSecondNature
    @TheSecondNatureАй бұрын

    The only thing better than a 335... Is a 345 😏

  • @TanksFaves
    @TanksFavesАй бұрын

    Wagging tail blues.

  • @lucybroughton2237
    @lucybroughton2237Ай бұрын

    There is a lot a fuss about vintage guitars I have one, however my £300 ephiphone 335 sounds as good as these in this video if not better.

  • @santosbelmarez8023
    @santosbelmarez8023Ай бұрын

    Sometimes I think you hear an old guitar or a beat up guitar and you think it’s better. Sometimes I think you listen with your eyes and not your ears.

  • @madducky7871
    @madducky7871Ай бұрын

    Can you do a review on the Fender Player II series? They're advertising it on Sweetwater.

  • @ShaneMcCrae
    @ShaneMcCraeАй бұрын

    No offence to your buddy, Rhett but at least on my TV through Yorkville YSM1p monitors, your guitar sounded much nicer than the 64. The 64 had a spiked high thing that hurt. Yours stayed sweet.

  • @AdamLevyGuitarTips

    @AdamLevyGuitarTips

    23 күн бұрын

    Possible, of course. I wonder if it was my amp settings. Did you notice the same spike when Rhett & I swapped guitars?

  • @marriner5
    @marriner528 күн бұрын

    Two dudes sitting uncomfortably close making toilets faces. Classic intro. Oh, great playing too

  • @SerenaandAndrew
    @SerenaandAndrewАй бұрын

    What did he do at 14:53 ? Never seen that before.

  • @piotrmanka4722
    @piotrmanka4722Ай бұрын

    Amazing players and guitars, obviously!! But what is that watch on your wrist, Rhett?