PRS Guitars | 3 years ago
In this episode of Long Distance, Paul Reed Smith calls the inimitable Joe Walsh! Joe’s unmistakable style has developed over a decades-long career spanning work with James Gang, Eagles, Ringo Starr, and many others. In this video the pair discuss some of Joe’s favorite guitarists, his melodic approach to playing guitar, and whether or not fretboard woods impact tone.
0:00 - Season Three Intro
0:31 - Interview Start with Joe Walsh
1:33 - What is the "Lead-Rhythm" playing style?
3:59 - Tell us about recording the solos in "Hotel California"
5:43 - While on stage, do you prefer improvising or playing a song as it was recorded?
7:55 - Talking about the PRS x Joe Walsh McCarty 594 Singlecut
9:00 - Does the fingerboard wood affect the tone of a guitar?
12:35 - What's the sweet spot for pickup height?
14:02 - Micing Amps and Guitar Tones
16:02 - Is "good guitar playing" getting lost in modern mixes and songwriting?
17:50 - Favorite Guitar Players
22:07 - What's your favorite item in the room?
22:55 - Outro
You can follow Joe and listen to his music at:
Website - https://joewalsh.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoeWalshOfficial
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joewalshofficial
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JoeWalshOfficial
Twitter - https://twitter.com/joewalsh
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bDxAyJiTYBat1YnFJhvEK
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joe-walsh/34507
