Gibson TV | 4 years ago

Watch Frank Hannon of Tesla show you how to play classic Tesla tracks correctly and learn his signature bending technique.

▶Gear used:
Frank is playing two Gibson SG guitars: https://bit.ly/3WlydxS
Gibson Dove Acoustic Guitar: https://bit.ly/4a2qfwU
Frank is using a MESA/Boogie Fillmore 50 Amplifier: https://bit.ly/3UKDpKC

In this episode of "Riff Lords," Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon breaks down riffs to songs including "Cumin' Atcha Live," "Modern Day Cowboy," "Cover Queen," "Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)," "Little Suzi," "What You Give," and "Love Song." Watch as Frank shows you the correct way to play these classic Tesla riffs, including their unique tunings such as DADGAD and Open G tuning, learn how he gets that signature 'horse' sound by using the whammy bar and learn the back stories to some of your favourite Tesla songs and how their guitar parts were written. If you ever wanted accurate, complete Tesla guitar lessons, there's no better way to learn than with the man who wrote your favorite Tesla songs.

Born in Sacramento, California, Frank began playing guitar at age ten after breaking his leg and being confined in a cast. Frank co-founded Tesla in 1985 when he was 19. Tesla signed with Geffen Records in 1986 and released their debut album, the platinum-selling Mechanical Resonance, that same year. The follow-up release, 1989's The Great Radio Controversy, contained several hit singles and rocketed the band to stardom. To date, Tesla has sold over 14 million albums in the United States.

In addition to playing lead guitar for Tesla, Frank is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and vocalist and has performed with numerous other artists. He released his first solo album, Guitarz From Marz, in 2005. He has also enjoyed additional success as a producer, as well as with The Frank Hannon Band.

For all the latest news on Frank, be sure to visit https://www.frankhannon.com, and for the latest Tesla news, please visit https://www.teslatheband.com.

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Chapters:
00:00 Frank Hannon of Tesla introduces Riff Lords
2:46 "Cumin' Atcha Live" - Tesla Guitar Lesson
8:13 "Modern Day Cowboy" - Tesla Guitar Lesson
12:37 "Cover Queen" - Tesla Guitar Lesson
16:02 DADGAD Tuning (but in C# Tuning)
18:14 "Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)" - Tesla Guitar Lesson
21:49 “Little Suzi” Intro on acoustic DADGAD
23:27 "Little Suzi" - Tesla Guitar Lesson
27:00 “What You Give” G Tuning
28:19 "What You Give" - Tesla Guitar Lesson
35:05 "Love Song" - Tesla Guitar Lesson
40:22 Frank’s advice for guitarists

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