1974: JEFF BECK’s Guitar Setup | Five Faces of the Guitar | Classic BBC Music | BBC Archive
Six-string legend Jeff Beck discusses his preferred guitar setup with Mike Harding, on Five Faces of the Guitar.
Originally broadcast 1 September, 1974.
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Only to 11. Only!
Apart from Jeff being ‘one of one’ as a guitarist, he has a completely unique look. There is no one else (uk) with his facial features. Not that I’ve seen anyway. He’s stunning and so interesting to listen to when he’s explaining.
I started listening to Jeff Beck very early on and was always scared at how he kept improving up until his saddening death.
What an interesting musician who could play it all his way. RIP brother. I'm still trying to comp your riffs.
Page and everyone else only mortals according to JP himself. Page can be perceptive every now and then.
Could the guitarist that he bumped into, be Peter Frampton?
This one still has the ol tagger on it, Can I touch it, no, can I look at it, no, you can't even look at it~Nigel
Gotta love the minimalist use of effects he's always had….mainly his trick bag comes from his hands ears and soul…he is sorely missed and will be for many years to come….he is easily in the top 3 most influential guitarists of all time , if not "the" top…Hendrix, Page ,Van Halen all cite him as am inspiration
…. yeah but these go up to 11… :o)
“Down here you have a vast selection of switches and gear.” Camera focused on three pedals
This one goes to 11. That’s one more.
These goes to 11.
Is the guitar black or oxblood?
Nigel Tufnel RULES !!!!!!!
These go up to 11
Speaking of the “bag” I was fortunate enough to see Jeff Beck (Arie Crown Theatre)and Peter Frampton(Aragon Ballroom)on back to back nights in May 1975.Both great shows but even then you could see JB was developing a whole new vocabulary.Saw him several times before his tragic passing as he continued to evolve and grow as a player.He is the only player who never rested on his laurels always evolving and trying new things.He was there at the beginning (fuzz tone/feedback) and 60 years later was still playing beautifully.We were all blessed to live in his time and see his genius.
This one goes to 11
Backed by Upp.
2:06 Vast selection of switches and gear ???????? #legend
The first rig rundown in history
Such a sweet baby …love you Jeff..so humble.
Jeff was the best. His playing was so unique and original. Truly amazing player.
Spinal Tap ????
The treble, bridge humbucker which he' s referring to as "very powerful" i think is the Seymours Duncan JB model
Why do I feel like Jeff wanted to punch the guy?
I love innocence of the questions. He really doesn't know.
I love how the host is obviously really knowledgeable about the equipment and guitar but is playing dumb so he can bring the audience along.
"On the floor, you have a vast selection of switches and gear…" Camera pans to three lonely pedals. That's barely a starter kit these days.
Did I just hear Jeff Beck sing the phone book?!
I believe the mystery guitarist who gifted the bag was Joe Walsh. After a tour, he was losing teeth with the oral vibrations at high volumes.
This is based on an old radio interview with Joe in the early seventies, picked up on a phased crackling signal mono radio.
Ahh….simpler times.
The ones used by PACO."….enough said
was he ever skinny.
I've watched and listened to many Jeff Beck interviews over the years, and what strikes me is that he used a lot of old world turns of phrase. It always seemed like he was a geezer chatting in some London boozer, not so much in this interview though. He was lyrical in his speech but in a carefree, natural way. His speech was peppered with humour. Little things in this interview: he says "cakehole" instead of mouth and "I don't scream about it" instead of "shout". His guitar playing was just this way of speaking and his personality channelled through the guitar without filters or any mind fog or hesitation. Like Bonamassa said about Beck, "there's a conduit between him and the guitar." Also something that is seldom ever discussed about Jeff's playing is the humour in it. It's littered with comedy.
Spinal Tap !
But the real deal of genius
The greatest guitarist of all time alongside Hendrix, neither was better than the other and Jeff knew it, they were just very different. Boy it was a big shock when you passed.
Why did I see JB playing a righthand Strat with a lefthand neck.