Jason Pilling Music - Behind the Scenes

Jason Pilling Music - Behind the Scenes

Jason Pilling makes original indie-folk music and this channel is all about the surrounding ecosystem to make songs. If you want to get started making songs, there's probably something for you here. Because sometimes the best person to show you how is the one who's just been through it. Someone that started making music in the 80's may have a lot of production credits, but they haven't faced the same problem as you with the same technology choices.

Also, I'm a instrument builder. I mostly make the instruments because I want expressive things to record with. But along the way I've gotten pretty good at modifying, maintaining, fixing, and building guitars. So I also show how I do that.

I organize parts of the channel into playlists of similar topics, e.g. instrument making, home studio building, original music making.

A Quick Partial Re-Fret

A Quick Partial Re-Fret

How to Build a Tambourine

How to Build a Tambourine

Designing a DIY Guitar Neck

Designing a DIY Guitar Neck

Why I Make Short Songs

Why I Make Short Songs

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  • @jassensummogum
    @jassensummogum4 күн бұрын

    What would you do if you have not recorded to click at the start?

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic4 күн бұрын

    It works about the same...the beginning click only helps you start each take at a consistent tempo. But it's optional...you don't need it.

  • @josd6387
    @josd638716 күн бұрын

    Amazing! True talent and dedication. The musical accompanyment was really cool too. Nice tunes.

  • @hugoorlandoclivati2489
    @hugoorlandoclivati248919 күн бұрын

    Muito bom! Sem enrolação e comparando rapidamente o som de um com o outro, oque ajuda muito!

  • @Jireh-dd7cs
    @Jireh-dd7cs21 күн бұрын

    This music is makes when I go to the beach

  • @michealrhodes6645
    @michealrhodes664527 күн бұрын

    Your awesome I’m glad I just found your channel can’t wait to see more

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic26 күн бұрын

    Welcome aboard!

  • @scottheyer2089
    @scottheyer208927 күн бұрын

    How good is the ac15ch attenuation

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic27 күн бұрын

    don't know? I don't have the model with an attenuator.

  • @briw4647
    @briw464728 күн бұрын

    great build, liked the no talk part. only thing wrong is is a bass guitar ;)

  • @rdouglas1965
    @rdouglas1965Ай бұрын

    Thank you. I've done stuff like this on my guitars, but didn't know how to access the jack. Great trick!

  • @hairpolice
    @hairpoliceАй бұрын

    👏👏👏

  • @haydenmartell3243
    @haydenmartell3243Ай бұрын

    What type of glue was he using? Watered down tidebind wood glue?

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusicАй бұрын

    Titebond, not watered down...but I agree it sort of looks that way. I'm guessing it was just a fresh bottle and we forget how runny it is when it's a new bottle?

  • @WillRichYT
    @WillRichYTАй бұрын

    Hey Jason, I recently launched a masterclass on music business, specifically on how to virtually sell music online in creative ways. It focuses on how to build direct, recurring sales as well as getting your listeners to invest in you as an artist.. It’s free because I’m a youtuber and love to educate and help artists to go full time in the music industry, and there’s also an offer at the end to learn with me on a close basis and get the entire system plus some bonuses for a couple hundred bucks. I think you’ll love the value in the free class. Would you mind if I send it over?

  • @inevitableme6885
    @inevitableme68852 ай бұрын

    Hi , should I use bone or bronze ?

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic2 ай бұрын

    I think you mean brass? But the answer is the same...that up to you. Either are hard enough to be good functionally. The choice is aesthetic after that.

  • @KordTaylor
    @KordTaylor2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info! Really helpful.

  • @perkins1439
    @perkins14392 ай бұрын

    More mud

  • @ClementeMartinez-ox8jb
    @ClementeMartinez-ox8jb2 ай бұрын

    Does this work the same on a electric guitar

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic2 ай бұрын

    basically, yes.

  • @thereshegrows5924
    @thereshegrows59242 ай бұрын

    Our acoustic guitar literally just fell over. It was on the stand and it fell flat. You can imagine my expression. Now, I apologize if you stated this in the video, what kind of clamps should I buy?

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic2 ай бұрын

    It depends where the break is exactly what will work. I used just regular C-clamps and a big rubber band (i.e. surgical tubing).

  • @thereshegrows5924
    @thereshegrows59242 ай бұрын

    @@jasonpillingmusic thank you so much. We'll give it a try. Your Video was probably one of the best that we've seen. If you're in North America, hope you enjoyed the eclipse.

  • @neoaureus
    @neoaureus2 ай бұрын

    The way you blink and super jump cut makes you look like cgi 😈

  • @wizrom3046
    @wizrom30463 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! A lot of work went into making that guitar! It would have been nice to see and hear you play the guitar too. 👍

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I figured it would appear somewhere when I had the right song for it and I'd link that.

  • @andrewevett8392
    @andrewevett83923 ай бұрын

    brother my problem is almost this exactly, i have a crack going down the headstock as longways similar to that, but the crack only seems visible when its under full tension and i cant quite fit a needle in there, thought its enough to detune the guitar when i play.

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic3 ай бұрын

    That's tough...you need a glue thin enough to get in deep. I honestly don't know how I'd approach that.

  • @hairpolice
    @hairpolice3 ай бұрын

    So sick🤟

  • @lust4bass
    @lust4bass3 ай бұрын

    That Art Deco style is genius I must say. It remembers native indian style too. And you couldnt go wrong with the Golden ratio. Giving the shapes different levels is genius! The head is just gorgeous, as is the neckboard design! The PU plate is quite off style IMO. You created a stunningly beautiful, unique piece of gear! I'd even dare to say that this is a perfect, classic design, just like a strat or a tele. You really nailed it. I d buy it right away if I saw it in a store. You may have something successful here... that headstock only is patent material! Cheers!

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic3 ай бұрын

    Thanks...I'm liking there being just one in the world for now.

  • @chadwilliams8583
    @chadwilliams85833 ай бұрын

    Love to hear it

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic3 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I'll do a video of the full build with a sound demo in a few weeks...but I'd say it sounds roughly like a traditional Tele in the middle position? The P90 has some bite, but not full Tele bridge level.

  • @chadwilliams8583
    @chadwilliams85833 ай бұрын

    That's a interesting tele

  • @Libertyenvy
    @Libertyenvy3 ай бұрын

    Thanks cuz im so confused how this certain mechanics work im new to guitar

  • @DavidTawhaiB
    @DavidTawhaiB4 ай бұрын

    Many thanks appreciate this thorough review. 😊

  • @adrianogarcia7714
    @adrianogarcia77144 ай бұрын

    Top

  • @jackslayers
    @jackslayers4 ай бұрын

    Can We get an Animato Sound from it?

  • @darwinsaye
    @darwinsaye4 ай бұрын

    The strangest thing about this demo to me is that the Fender sounded mids-forward and the Marshall sounded more scooped, which is the opposite of what I’d expect.

  • @WENNESAH
    @WENNESAH4 ай бұрын

    Hi!! What gue did you use?

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic4 ай бұрын

    Hi. Titebond specifically. But Lepage, Gorilla, Elmer's yellow carpenter glue are all fine too.

  • @WENNESAH
    @WENNESAH4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @catlisma5625
    @catlisma56254 ай бұрын

    trying to find this song so bad 😭😭

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic4 ай бұрын

    This is the rock version. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5ab0c-hddfag8Y.htmlsi=CGDPUXiuDgcANNAb the Acoustic version I was recording there comes out Spring 2024.

  • @chrisbarriere101
    @chrisbarriere1014 ай бұрын

    Roller nut!

  • @davidarmstrong8710
    @davidarmstrong87105 ай бұрын

    Just got a left handed bone nut for a guitar im converting for my little brother

  • @prarydog66
    @prarydog665 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @prarydog66
    @prarydog665 ай бұрын

    I was surprised by the Marshall’s clean tones, very full! I’m torn between it and the fender, but leaning toward the Fender because of the cab sim and line out for recording. Of the two, which has the least noise? I just returned a Vox Cambridge 50 due to a really loud annoying hiss even with nothing plugged in.

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic5 ай бұрын

    The Fender's cab sim out is very useful. I use it for recording all the time, and I've used it live too. Fender has got to be the quietest....I think it just doesn't have the internal electronics to pick up the EM waves floating around and make noise. Good luck!

  • @theandiller
    @theandiller5 ай бұрын

    Actually, a nut made of bone always loses against a compensated nut which is made of - you know it: plastic.

  • @ArmchairRamb0
    @ArmchairRamb05 ай бұрын

    This patch bay is really good for converters that have all their inputs in back. This thing lets you have all your inputs on the front and it works great for patching in preamps. As you point out, the main advantage here is having something that is always balanced, without question, and no worries about phantom power.

  • @davidfox7983
    @davidfox79835 ай бұрын

    Good video.. contemplating buying one

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic5 ай бұрын

    Go for it! It's the only distortion pedal I own...I'm usually a amp gain guy, but this is the extra boost if needed.

  • @davidfox7983
    @davidfox79835 ай бұрын

    @@jasonpillingmusic cheers

  • @davidfox7983
    @davidfox79835 ай бұрын

    Thats heavy distortion

  • @brooksphillips2234
    @brooksphillips22345 ай бұрын

    Thats a tusq xl nut in the guitar. That isnt plastic. Graphtech makes excellent nuts.

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic5 ай бұрын

    Agree...I've upgraded to Graphtec saddles and nuts more than once. The picture was just to clarify what the nut was. I don't have any cheap gooey white plastic nuts on my guitars to show a picture of. But I suppose an unbranded one might have been a better choice...

  • @alexcorona
    @alexcorona5 ай бұрын

    This is incorrect, nylon nuts are fine. What’s more important is that it’s cut correctly.

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic5 ай бұрын

    Some plastics are OK. Some are not. There are lots of kinds of plastic nuts out there.

  • @mchaywood83
    @mchaywood835 ай бұрын

    So should the string sit at .44mm off the first fret?

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic5 ай бұрын

    actually that was 0.04mm, not 0.44mm. But no, there is no universal measurement target. The gap should be more than zero, but very small is the principle. But it depends on your specific instrument and playing style. You have to dial it in to find what works, and nuts are commonly cut high at the factory because they would rather err on that side than too low. Note that I'm pressing down on the third fret. So the gap is actually created by the curvature ("relief") of the neck, which is created by the tension of the strings.

  • @im58woody
    @im58woody5 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate your candidness in this review. Very well done. Have you ever considered putting acoustic strings on it? 60 cycle hum channel did it on a Grote P-90 and it sounded good.

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic5 ай бұрын

    thanks! I guess you just did cause me to consider acoustic strings...I hadn't before :)

  • @im58woody
    @im58woody5 ай бұрын

    Cool! I will be waiting to hear back from you on your opinion.

  • @voiksmusifan
    @voiksmusifan5 ай бұрын

    When playing sitting on a chair everything is fine. But when standing on stage with a strap, the neck/head constantly tilts down and you have to correct with your left hand. What a bad design!

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic5 ай бұрын

    I agree...there are definitely other design choices that could have improved the neck dive.

  • @tsiggy
    @tsiggy6 ай бұрын

    How does a natural finish eliminate the need for a pick guard? 4:35 Btw. Paulownia is a really lightweight wood that could be used for the body.

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic6 ай бұрын

    True. Paint would be fine too...I was referring more to choosing an aesthetic that doesn't rely on a pickguard. My intent was more to say "in this case" by using a natural finish. You could also aggressively chamber underneath a pickguard to compensate. I haven't tried Paulownia....if I see any next time I'm at the lumberyard, I'll check it out - thanks!

  • @tsiggy
    @tsiggy6 ай бұрын

    @@jasonpillingmusic thank you

  • @aprofondir
    @aprofondir6 ай бұрын

    You sound like an American Paul mccartney

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic6 ай бұрын

    Thanks...I'm Canadian :)

  • @jsonkody
    @jsonkody6 ай бұрын

    what about TUSQ

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic6 ай бұрын

    TUSQ is great. I'd choose TUSQ if I wanted a pre-cut. Bone is a much cheaper blank if you need a custom cut.

  • @RyanPilling
    @RyanPilling6 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Thank you for condensing weeks of your life down so I could get the 15-minute version.

  • @jasonpillingmusic
    @jasonpillingmusic6 ай бұрын

    I was thinking of doing the 1 minute version of just the "money shots".

  • @michaelpilling6925
    @michaelpilling69256 ай бұрын

    That’s some badass carpentry 2. And clever (if intensively laborious) way to market those fine tunes. 🫡

  • @jason.pilling
    @jason.pilling6 ай бұрын

    don't reveal the secret plan! (that was explicitly stated in the description)

  • @rvgames2316
    @rvgames23166 ай бұрын

    Looks great!

  • @BK-bs2eb
    @BK-bs2eb6 ай бұрын

    Beautiful mix of wood in that bass

  • @jason.pilling
    @jason.pilling6 ай бұрын

    thanks...I don't like painting...so I have to pick nice wood :)