Paul BradshawThis @IbanezOfficial guitar has been heavily featured on this channel and finally deserves it's own little video with more details on the guitar and the pretty heavy mods to it
The Ibanez RGDIX6PB is from 2018, bought it used originally as backup guitar, was a lot of fun to play with, and loved the feel and sound of the guitar in Drop B (the tuning we use with Drogher) it's since been through some pretty heavy mods, the main one being the addition of an Evertune bridge and some extra mods to the guitar (pickups/pots)
As it's been so heavily used on the channel I used some excerpts from past videos along with some new stuff I filmed recently
absolutely love this guitar, it's been quite a ride so far, curious where it will go
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💡Accessories: Table camera stand : amzn.to/3BFDwjg Camera Table mount: amzn.to/3NlWpdQ -- -- -- TIME STAMPS 00:00 Ibanez RGDIX6PB 00:13 The evertune retrofit 01:00 Other mods 02:20 Let's look at the back 02:54 TONE excerpts 05:15 Thoughts on the investment/mods
my MAIN guitar - IBANEZ RGDIX6PB - Evertune retrofitPaul Bradshaw2025-03-03 | This @IbanezOfficial guitar has been heavily featured on this channel and finally deserves it's own little video with more details on the guitar and the pretty heavy mods to it
The Ibanez RGDIX6PB is from 2018, bought it used originally as backup guitar, was a lot of fun to play with, and loved the feel and sound of the guitar in Drop B (the tuning we use with Drogher) it's since been through some pretty heavy mods, the main one being the addition of an Evertune bridge and some extra mods to the guitar (pickups/pots)
As it's been so heavily used on the channel I used some excerpts from past videos along with some new stuff I filmed recently
absolutely love this guitar, it's been quite a ride so far, curious where it will go
you can follow me on IG here: instagram.com/paulbradshawguitar -- -- -- Support me by using any of these links here: ►►► Thomann Affiliate🔊: https://www.thomann.de/intl/thlpg_fi5qa1i74l.html -- -- -- ►►► All my Fractal audio presets 🎸: ko-fi.com/s/5a6542f393 -- -- -- ►►► Buy me a coffee ☕: ko-fi.com/paulbradshawguitar -- -- -- ►►► All my links 🎧: https://linktr.ee/paulbradshawguitar -- -- -- ✨Lights GVM : bit.ly/3OP5BYI GVM SD200b/softbox - bit.ly/4gbw9zK Enter the code "Paulgvm" to get 10% off your order there.
💡Accessories: Table camera stand : amzn.to/3BFDwjg Camera Table mount: amzn.to/3NlWpdQ -- -- -- TIME STAMPS 00:00 Ibanez RGDIX6PB 00:13 The evertune retrofit 01:00 Other mods 02:20 Let's look at the back 02:54 TONE excerpts 05:15 Thoughts on the investment/mods
#ibanez #evertuneGuitar Summit 2026 - things im looking forward toPaul Bradshaw2026-09-18 | Guitar summit is just around the corner, 25-27th September 2026, will you be there? https://www.guitarsummit.de/?lang=en
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What is Guitar Summit ? when is it? 00:59 Guitar Summit guide 02:00 Stuff I'm looking forward to checking out 02:04 ENGL amps 02:35 Strandberg guitars 02:57 XRecer Xr-1 03:55 Melofty Axom max 05:13 Bluguitar AMPX 05:45 Kiesel Guitars 06:02 Kauffmann guitars 06:40 IK Multimedia Tonex Board 06:54 Hiwatt 07:30 Hope to see you thereTone3000 plugin - Heavy 7 string tone - FREE NAM A2 profilesPaul Bradshaw2026-09-16 | Here's a heavy track and some tones put together using my Splawn NAM A2 captures and the Tone3000 plugin
gear used: Solar A1.7D LTD - tuned in standard A Daddario strings 7 string pack : 10 - 59 RME Babyface pro Reaper DAW Tone3000 plugin Ezdrummer 3 (Metal Machine) Eurobass
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We've got british style tones with JCM800, Vox, Friedman, Orange glassy cleans with Fender, and some seriously gritty high gain tones with Mesa , Peavey and more
These are great building blocks for your tones, and a great way of taking out the guesswork, especially with increasingly more devices that support say NAM A2
Dual amp rigs become a breeze with these captures, takes out the guesswork when it comes to potential phase issues
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Gainy Tones 00:29 Dual amp atmospheric tone 01:07 What's included 02:10 Advantages of separate NAM captures 03:03 How do I approach this? 03:24 JCM800 tones 05:31 Some Fender and Vox clean tones 07:10 JC-120 and chorus 07:39 Different captures with a separate IR 08:29 Heavier tone with the 5150 08:49 Dual amp tones with the Sonulab Stompstation Pro 11:28 Final thoughtsIs this the only practice amp you need? - Blackstar Beam MiniPaul Bradshaw2026-09-04 | Here's the Blackstar Beam Mini, a pretty much ideal solution for on the go and for a quick practice amp setup, that also doubles as a bluetooth speaker if needed and the best thing about it : it can natively load NAM A2 profiles for under 170 euros
A huge thanks again to Blackstar for sending this out for a demo/review
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Blackstar Beam Mini overview 01:35 Why I wanted to get one 02:18 First impressions (sound in the room) 03:32 Beam mini via the Headphones out 04:04 Beam Mini App (on android) 04:14 Beam Mini amps 04:45 Tone3000 Native Nam A2 full rig loading 06:00 Loading in your own NAM captures 08:02 Modulation , Delay and Reverb 09:14 Let's build a preset 10:25 Cabrig - setting up a cab 13:08 Adding ambient style effects 14:18 Does it self-oscillate? 14:50 Quick tip on settings 15:34 Shimmer delay 16:22 Big hall reverb 17:04 Cathedral reverb 18:19 Saving a preset 18:56 Accessible presets on the beam mini 19:22 5 tones 20:39 Music tab - backing tracks 21:28 Final thoughtsSonulab StompStationPro - Ambient DI style tonePaul Bradshaw2026-09-03 | #shorts #ambientguitar
Here's an ambient preset I setup on the Sonulab StompStation Pro
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Checking current firmware version 00:29 Downloading latest firmware and updates 01:14 Putting the StompStation Pro into update mode 02:15 Updating the firmware in Void-X control 03:36 Checking firmware version installed 04:00 Void-X control with new firmwareSplawn Quick Rod + Marshall 1987x - NAM A2 CapturesPaul Bradshaw2026-08-26 | Here are some new NAM A2 captures of my Marshall 1987x 50w plexi and my 2018 Splawn Quick Rod
These are captures of settings I use and how i've dialed it in for a home setup and recording(through a Suhr reactive loadbox i might add)
Get some oldschool classic Marshall tones and some of the best modded Marshall tones for free in your Neural Amp Modeller / NAM loader of choice, I also use the Sonulab Stompstation Pro here at the start of the video, which is a very cool little device, full video on that soon
I'm using the ML Soundlab Green90-Classic IR on the tones with the Marshall and on the Sonulab Stompstation Pro tones
OTTO Audio VI IT SM57-6 for the heavier stuff
Gear used Fena Metamorfosis with EMG SL20 pickup set Ibanez RGD w/evertune retrofit Splawn Quick Rod 100 Marshall 1987x 50w plexi reissue Suhr Reactive load
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Heavy stuff 00:18 Various tones with the Sonulab Stompstation Pro 01:26 Edge of breakup tones 02:18 What we're looking at today 02:41 Marshall captures 04:48 Splawn captures 07:30 Boosted Splawn tones 08:58 Thanks for watching
#neuralampmodelerSynth PAD Ethereal like tones - Fractal AM4 / FM3 / FM9 / AXE FX 3Paul Bradshaw2026-08-25 | Here's a fun pad like tone using 100% mix, lots of reverb , shimmer style sounds and some extra tricks thrown in
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Some quick Tones 00:41 The approach 01:32 The ingredients 02:06 Washed out Reverb with shimmer 03:15 Adding some reverse delay 05:00 Auto-swell volume block 05:32 Important note on output volume 06:26 Example within an electronic style track 09:04 Thanks for watchingLive setup 2026 (Enki Case, Pedaltrain, Fractal FM3 / AM4)Paul Bradshaw2026-08-04 | Here's my live setup for 2026 or at least all the things i take to a gig, only 2 or 3 things to take along, a big change from 10-15 years ago where it was a matter of taking an amp head , 4x12 cab , pedalboard 1-2 guitars
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 My live setup for 2026 00:12 Enki AMG-2 Double Guitar Case 01:10 Can a Strandberg fit in the guitar case? 01:33 Guitar access in the Enki case 02:54 Why I invested the money into the case 03:40 Pedaltrain backpack 04:10 Fractal AM4 pedalboard 04:42 Tomtoc cable carry case 05:34 Fractal FM3 pelicase and board
#LiveMusicGear #GigSetup #RigTour #ConcertSetup #InEarMonitors #LivePerformanceILSY #eyesofastrangersolochallenge - Fena Metamorfosis EMG SL20 Splawn Quick Rod #guitarsoloPaul Bradshaw2026-08-02 | Quick solo for the Eyes of a Stranger solo challenge put out by @NicoSchliemann and ILSY
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Clean tones with the EMG Steve Lukather set 00:44 I'll be over you 01:01 Heavier stuff 01:34 Overview 02:54 EMG Steve Lukather active set compared to passive pickups 05:29 Linear volume and tone control 06:54 Volume dynamics with EMGs 08:29 No 60 cycle hum or noise 08:58 Some chorus'd lead tones 10:02 Final thoughtsAmbient tones // #ambientguitar #fractalaudiosystemsPaul Bradshaw2026-07-19 | ...Fractal AM4 - ambient preset (FREE)Paul Bradshaw2026-07-14 | #fractalaudio
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 TONE ambient 00:40 Preset setup 03:35 A look at the different Scenes / Tones 04:22 DI'd guitar tone 06:58 Big swells 08:15 Shepard tone , big modulated reverb 09:35 Shepard cloud 10:24 Where to get the presetNEW FIRMWARE - Fractal FM3 Firmware 13 beta 3Paul Bradshaw2026-07-09 | Checking out the latest BETA Firmware on the FM3
Please remember to backup presets/settings before trying out beta firmware, if you've got a lot of gigs going I'd recommend sticking to official firmware releases to be safe
Here's the rundown:
The FM3 is now up to date with Axe-Fx III firmware release 32.06. This version uses FM3 DynaCabs 1.09. Amp Modeling improvements based on the latest Axe-Fx III Firmware. NEW Amp Models: Brit JVM Crunch Green, Orange and Red models based on the Crunch channel of JVM410. PVH 6160 Block Clean. Deluxe Tweed Normal (Existing model renamed to “Deluxe Tweed Bright”). Improved power amp modeling. Improved preamp and power tube grid modeling. Improved frequency response across models. Refined multiple model parameters using new analysis techniques. Many amps now feel more responsive and “open.” Existing presets are updated automatically. Updated models to use new preamp bias and cathode-follower values, improving response. Improved JCM800 and Plexi models based on new insights. New “TRANSISTOR” Power Tube Type. This type is now the default for the Jazz 120 model. Existing presets automatically updated. Fixed a cap value in 5153 100W Red amp model. New Swedish Metal Drive pedal model based on a Boss™ HM-2 Heavy Metal. The 1S2473 diode from this model is also now available as a Diode Type for other models. Improved Chorus block including the following new models and updates. Japan CE-1 Chorus. Based on a Boss CE-1 in chorus mode. Japan CE-1 Vibrato. Based on a Boss CE-1 in vibrato mode. Japan CH-1. Based on a Boss CH-1. MX234. Based on an MXR M234 Analog Chorus. Small Copy. Based on an EXH Small Clone. Japan CE-2 Bass. Based on a Boss CE-2B. Vibrato. A generic vibrato effect. Rockguy: Based on the Rockman X-100 chorus. MX134 Stereo: Based on an MXR M134 Stereo Chorus. Remastered the Japan CE-2 model. Added new EQ controls to some chorus models. The Input Gate and Gate block now allow faster Attack times down to 0.1 ms. Note: Setting Attack and Release times too fast in any gate can cause distortion.
Pitch tracking improvements: Increased high range to ~2500 Hz to allow better tracking of pinch harmonics etc. Improved low frequency shifting for , e.g. bass guitars. Reduced CPU usage in some blocks. Changed default values of Dual Head Tape type in Delay block to be a bit more musical. Reverb types are now grouped by shared prefixes—like “Spring” and “Plate”—making things easier to find. Added micro Delay controls to the Mixer block. These let you delay each signal by up to 64 samples for precise phase alignment and latency compensation in parallel routings. Note: Such extremely short delays (1 sample ≈ 0.02 ms), are NOT intended for audible echo effects. Plex Master Pitch now only controls pitch and not detune. Master Detune still only controls detune. Various other improvements.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Fractal FM3 Firmware 13 beta 3 00:15 What's New? where to download beta firmware 02:05 Comparing Firmware 12 tones to Firmware 13 beta3 03:40 TEST Firmware 12 vs Firmware 13 beta3 05:56 Initial Thoughts 07:19 HM-2 - Swedish Metal 07:55 HM-2 TONES 10:24 Faster Gate 11:40 Chorus 14:52 Rockguy Chorus & Delay & Verb 15:40 Final thoughtsI tried the cheapest NAM loaderPaul Bradshaw2026-06-30 | This is the Livtra Velrix , around 40 odd euros livtramusic.com/products/velrix
It doesn't load NAM A2 natively, but converts, has some other quirks as well, but i guess this is what you get for that kind of money
I compare the Velrix here to NAM A2 (a2lite in this case) loaded onto the Gateway plugin within my DAW, to get some idea of how this pedal actually sounds
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Livtra Velrix amp & cab loader 00:42 Pedal overview 01:55 Software 02:51 TEST Velrix vs Nam A2 (a2lite in this case) 07:21 Final thoughtsAttempting Scott Henderson - Fena Metamorfosis ST STD HSS #scotthenderson #guitar #stratocasterPaul Bradshaw2026-06-21 | My take on Scott Henderson's incredible outro on 'Tore down house' using my Fena Metamorfosis ST STD HSS guitar, thanks again to Adi and the Melodramatic store in Bali during my trip thereGenome 2.0 vs Real AmpPaul Bradshaw2026-06-18 | Here's Two Notes GENOME 2.0's new AmpNet multi-parametric capture technology I put the PARADEX component to a test, doing a direct, side-by-side shootout between a real tube amp and its fully parametric digital twin inside GENOME 2.0.
Most digital profile and capture platforms (like standard NAM or ToneX) only give you a "static snapshot" of an amp at one specific setting. If you turn the gain or EQ knobs, the underlying model doesn't actually change how the circuit responds. But with Two Notes Capture Studio and AmpNet, GENOME 2.0 claims to map how the amplifier channel actually responds across its entire control range—including gain structure, tone stack interaction, and power amp behavior.
Let me know in the comments: Can you hear the difference? Which one sounded better to your ears?
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Two Notes Parametric Amp Capture 00:18 Amp capture with Two Notes Capture Studio 01:07 Real Amp vs Genome 2.0 Parametric capture 01:57 Initial thoughts 02:16 Enhancer post fx to get the capture closer to the amp 03:46 Thoughts on the enhancer / tweaks 04:21 Amp & SD-1 vs Genome & Ultra drive 05:24 Final thoughts 07:04 Bad Cat Lynx ampnet captureTonex One+ We finally get a Mobile app and Midi functionalityPaul Bradshaw2026-06-18 | Checking out the brand new IK Multimedia TONEX ONE+. IK took the ultra-compact form factor of the original TONEX ONE and fixed the biggest limitations by adding full TRS MIDI integration and wireless Bluetooth editing via the TONEX Control App (iOS/Android).
There's high-gain leads, edge-of-breakup blues tones, and sparkling cleans using the brand new Signature+ Collection (100 premium V2 Tone Models included).
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Tonex One+ TONES new bundled presets 02:25 Tonex One+ - What's new 03:00 Tonex One+ mobile app 06:24 Making an Ambient preset using the mobile app 08:08 Tuner and metronome 09:25 Tonenet on the mobile app 11:04 Midi 14:20 Should I get Tonex One or One + 15:45 Thanks for watchingBudget strap locks #guitar #guitaraccessoriesPaul Bradshaw2026-06-13 | Never drop your guitar again! 🎸 This is my favourite way way to secure guitar straps wit this ultimate budget-friendly guitar strap lock that installs in seconds—no modification required!
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 TONE Bad Cat Lynx capture 00:36 NAM A2 for metal and high gain applications 01:09 Thanks TFOA 01:37 NAM A2 Capture process 01:57 Neural Amp Modeller Gateway Plugin 02:04 the Slim knob 03:02 CPU usage A2 lite vs A2 full 03:49 TONE Comparing A2 lite vs A2 full 05:20 Dynamic tones on a high gain capture 05:43 TONE clean to mean with the volume knob 07:00 Multiple boosted amp capture 07:27 TONE way too much boost =) 08:29 Final thoughtsMarshall 1987x Tonex captures (FREE) - KILLER setup for pedalsPaul Bradshaw2026-06-02 | The Marshall 1987x 50W Plexi is pure rock 'n' roll history—but getting that legendary "cranked" tone without destroying your hearing (or your budget) is tough.
Here's a premium IK Multimedia ToneX capture pack of my personal Marshall 1987x reissue. No catch, no paywalls—just raw, dynamic Plexi tones ready for your next mix or live set.
Here are a couple of captures using my Palmer Trave reamp box and Suhr Reactive Load with the Marshall 1987x amp , I'll note the amp has the bright cap cut, which will affect things somewhat, but I think it sounds killer
If you enjoy these captures, please drop a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! It really helps me justify spending hours capturing these amps to give away for free.
GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO: 🎸 Guitar: Gibson SG 61' reissue with Haussel Wild Honey pickups 🎛️ Audio Interface: RME Babyface Pro 🔊 Monitors/Headphones: Genelec 8030B + Genelec 7050b
TIME STAMPS 00:00 TONES 01:15 Marshall 1987x 50 watt plexi 03:00 Pushing the capture into edge of breakup and beyond 05:10 Second capture with an SD-1 06:40 Thanks for watchingMarshall 1987x Tonex pack (FREE) #guitar #gibson #tonex #smashingpumpkins #acdc #jamesgangPaul Bradshaw2026-05-31 | ko-fi.com/paulbradshawguitar
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In this video, I’m giving you a full tour of my compact guitar home studio. If you are struggling with a small bedroom setup, limited desk space, or cable chaos, this video is packed with space-saving hacks and tips to maximize every square inch.
From wall-mounting a softbox for lighting to a compact 10 guitar rack on two levels, I’ll show you exactly how I turned this tiny box room into a highly functional, inspiring creative space.
If this gave you some inspiration for your own setup, make sure to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more guitar gear and studio content, thanks
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Lights, Action 00:31 Ikea Sit / Stand desk 00:51 Stream Deck NEO 01:10 Countryman Type 85 , Palmer Trave 01:28 RME Babyface PRO , Behringer 8200 , Ik Multimedia ARC Studio 01:58 Genelec 7050 B & Genelec 8030B 02:16 Acoustic Treatment 03:37 Light wall mount and GVM SD200b softbox 04:24 Guitars 04:44 Gravity Glowstand 05:01 FM3 pedalboard 05:21 More guitars 07:02 The Amp rack - VHT Deliverance 60 07:28 KHE Amp switcher & Suhr Reactive Load 07:57 Marshall 1987x 08:08 EVH 5150 iii 6l6 50watt 08:18 Pedalboard stuff 09:16 Lighting under the shelves 09:42 Camera setup 10:10 OBS setup 10:53 Philips HUE lights and BENQ Halo 2 11:04 Thanks for watchingone of my current favourite tones #strandbergguitars #marshallamplification #shorts #guitarPaul Bradshaw2026-05-24 | Here's my Strandberg Boden NX Metal 6 into a Marshall 1987x , delay courtesy of a Nobels Del-Mini could play this for hoursSolar A1.7D LTD 7 String Guitar DemoPaul Bradshaw2026-05-19 | #solarguitars Here's a newer version of this guitar with Fishman Fluence pickups: thmn.to/thoprod/538114?offid=1&affid=3523
Guitar Description: The defining characteristic of the A1.7D LTD is its rustic, battle-hardened appearance. It features an Aged Natural Matte finish over an alder body, meaning the natural grain, unique wood streaks, and minor color variations are intentionally visible. To match the body, Solar outfitted this limited run with distressed/aged hardware, giving the entire instrument a raw, custom-shop look right out of the box.
The centerpiece of the guitar's hardware is the fully mechanical Evertune constant-tension bridge. Once you tune and lock it in, it physically compensates for changes in temperature, humidity, and hard hand pressure, ensuring the guitar never goes out of tune—even during extreme low-tuned riffing or heavy studio tracking.
It comes loaded with a pair of custom-voiced Duncan Solar humbuckers. Controlled by a 5-way blade switch, these pickups offer a massive tonal range—yielding crisp, organic cleans all the way to tight, heavy distortion with maximum note definition across all seven strings.
The neck features Luminlay "glow-in-the-dark" side dots, allowing you to easily find your place on dark stages, alongside high-ratio Solar 18:1 locking tuners for quick restringing.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Track 00:51 Overview 01:20 Can I fit an 80 gauge string? 02:06 TONES 03:05 Clean TONES 03:47 Splitting the humbuckers 05:36 A word on this tuningMarshall SV20h vs 1987xPaul Bradshaw2026-05-12 | #marshallamplification
Both are killer amps, but I had to find out which might be better in my setup, is more watts/a bigger amp necessarily better in this instance? let's find out
Amps: Marshall SV20h - Stock Marshall tubes - 2x EL34 , 20watts / high mode Marshall 1987x mk2 reissue - TAD tube set TAD 7025 HIGHGRADE TAD Tubes premium Selected 7025 S Mullard style TAD Premium Selected 12AX7A-C TAD, BALANCED PHASE DRIVER Selection EL34L-Cz TAD Tubes premium matched duet
both amps are going into my KHE 4x2 switcher and then a Suhr Reactive load Mikko Reflex as the cab sim, with a blend of Creamback and Greenback speakers
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 More is more? 00:30 Setup 00:49 KHE Amp and cab selector , Suhr Reactive Load 01:15 Gibson SG '61 Reissue , Tonerider Birmingham pickups 01:35 Stock Sv20h , 1987x bright cap mod 02:40 SV20h vs 1987x tones 05:05 Initial thoughts 06:28 Jumpered SV20h vs 1987x tones 08:33 Final thoughtsMy LIVE pedalboard for this year (Fractal AM4 - sessions)Paul Bradshaw2026-05-03 | #fractalaudio So this is the pedalboard i'll be using for all upcoming TALI gigs this year, a few below, with more most likely to come, I'll still be using my FM3 setup for all things Drogher as that's all setup/optimised already
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Updated pedalboard Temple Audio Duo 17 00:46 How is the pedalboard being powered? 02:01 Setup and switching with the Morningstar MC8 04:10 The board in action 05:03 Barber Gain Changer overdrive into the AM4 06:15 Final thoughtsFractal AM4 - Setting up an Expression pedal for Volume and/or WahPaul Bradshaw2026-04-15 | #fractalaudio
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Setting up Expression pedal as a Volume pedal or Wah 00:20 Connecting and calibrating the expression pedal 01:15 Simple volume pedal setup 02:04 Setting Tuner on heel down 03:04 Setting up the Wah pedal 03:50 Turn on off / Auto Engage wah pedal 04:35 Volume and Wah in the same preset? 07:17 Tip on saving blocks and control volume 09:51 Thanks for watchingFractal Audio AM4 Presets : Core tones + Simply MetalPaul Bradshaw2026-04-07 | Here are two free presets for the AM4 , one for hi-gain / metal and the other for sort of core tones/pop sessions sort of stuff
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Free presets for the AM4 00:31 Core Tones preset TONES 02:00 Core Tones preset rundown 07:32 Simply Metal preset TONES 09:38 Simply Metal preset rundown 14:08 Thanks for watchingFinally got to try one! - Schecter Nick Johnston HSS - Atomic snowPaul Bradshaw2026-03-31 | -- -- -- ►All my Fractal audio presets 🎸: ko-fi.com/s/5a6542f393 -- -- -- Support me by using any of these links: ►Thomann Affiliate🔊: https://www.thomann.de/de/index.html?offid=1&affid=3523 ►Gear I Use 🔊: thmn.to/thocf/fi5qa1i74l -- -- -- ►NAM + TONEX packs ☕: ko-fi.com/paulbradshawguitar -- -- -- ►All my links 🎧: https://linktr.ee/paulbradshawguitar -- -- -- ►Guitar Youtube Collective on DISCORD : discord.gg/YBrYTvJmGr -- -- -- follow me on IG here : instagram.com/paulbradshawguitar
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Breakup song 00:21 Thanks Timon! 00:35 Quick look at the specs 01:37 Lots of tones 03:46 Heavier tones 05:42 Some quick lead work 06:45 The good and the bad 08:18 Final thoughtsHow to update Fractal AM4 FirmwarePaul Bradshaw2026-03-22 | Quick step by step video to show how to update firmware on the Fractal AM4
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 New Fractal AM4 firmware 00:20 Updating AM4 Edit 01:50 Updating AM4 Firmware 04:12 Checking which firmware version you have on the Fractal AM4
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Fractal AM4 Pedalboard 01:32 Pedalboard power supply for the AM4? 02:09 Board setup , MXR , Wampler , Xotic Overdrive, expression pedal 03:32 TRS to XLR cables 04:00 Switching and layout 06:34 Attaching to the pedalboard 07:33 Switching 09:02 Pedalboard power supplies 12:29 Final thoughtsTry adding this to your tones! / Saturation Switch / - Fractal AM4 / FM3 / FM9 / AXE FX 3Paul Bradshaw2026-03-10 | -- -- -- ►All my Fractal audio presets 🎸: ko-fi.com/s/5a6542f393 -- -- -- Support me by using any of these links: ►Thomann Affiliate🔊: https://www.thomann.de/de/index.html?offid=1&affid=3523 ►Gear I Use 🔊: thmn.to/thocf/fi5qa1i74l -- -- -- ►NAM + TONEX packs ☕: ko-fi.com/paulbradshawguitar -- -- -- ►All my links 🎧: https://linktr.ee/paulbradshawguitar -- -- -- ►Guitar Youtube Collective on DISCORD : discord.gg/YBrYTvJmGr -- -- -- follow me on IG here : instagram.com/paulbradshawguitar
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 AC-20 with Saturation Switch engaged 00:59 Saturation Switch where and what is it? 02:44 Before and After 03:38 Trying different levels of drive 04:46 How does this do in say a JCM800 / BRIT 800 07:10 What about for Metal ? 08:05 Best way of controlling it? 10:32 Final thoughtsTonerider Apex PLUS set for Metal ? - Henrys Strat in Drop BPaul Bradshaw2026-03-05 | Follow up video as I just got this back from Jan // gtr-customs.com here's how things turned out
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Tonerider Apex Plus HSS set 00:14 In a Mix 01:14 Thanks Jan - GTR Customs 02:39 Some random riffs 03:36 Final thoughts 05:24 Some cleans to finishWhen should I change the preamp tubes? - Before and After testPaul Bradshaw2026-02-24 | Trying to answer the question of when to switch out AC30CCH
My recent purchase of a used AC30CCH was somewhat tired sounding, figured a preamp tube swap might liven things up
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 When should I change preamp tubes? 00:15 Vox AC30 CCH 00:38 JJ ECC83s / 12ax7 preamp tubes 01:27 TEST // Before and after 03:04 Initial thoughts 03:35 What were the preamp tubes in there to start with? 04:14 Final thoughts 04:58 What have your experiences been like? 05:14 Some tones to finishJohn Connearn Interview #shorts #guitar #interviewPaul Bradshaw2026-02-22 | ...What Its Like Being Digital JohnPaul Bradshaw2026-02-17 | Here's my interview with John Connearn on all things Guitar, Life, Youtube, music , Andertons, Neural DSP and more
thanks for watching!
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Interview with John Connearn 00:42 Digital John 01:47 Guitar Trade Shows : NAMM , Guitar Summit, UK Guitar show 03:59 Multiple Hats at Trade Shows : Andertons, Neural DSP 06:33 The start of things with Andertons , Neural DSP, Chapman 12:44 Was the goal always a career in guitar / music ? 14:43 How old are you? 15:20 What made you want to learn guitar? 18:28 Music education, producing and dialing in tones 20:43 The John Mayer X track 24:50 Neural DSP plugin release videos tracks (Nolly, Misha and more) 27:18 Writing Tracks with the artist plugins 28:12 Music production, plugins , drum plugins 32:24 The Ellipsis - what rig were you using back then? music production 35:03 Solo music 36:54 Starting out on Youtube in 2014 39:17 Recording / early days - gear history 41:40 Digital modelling / tones 47:15 Audio engineering and modern digital gear 50:12 Importance of ears 52:12 Studying music 54:04 When did you get your first endorsement and endorsements in general 56:32 Neural DSP : development / beta testing 57:28 Small world, other brands, guitar industry 59:36 Line6 , Paul Hindmarsh 1:01:24 Dario , G66 / Fractal Audio 1:03:08 QC mini , functions gigs, the Apollo Neural DSP video 1:07:56 Sweet child of mine 1:10:10 The right guitar for the job 1:13:43 What's coming next? 1:16:05 Thanks John! 1:16:55 Camera mishapsIncredible noiseless single coils - Tonerider APEX Plus HSS setPaul Bradshaw2026-02-10 | Check out Tonerider pickups : tonerider.com
This is the Apex Plus set with
The Apex Plus HSS comprises of the following three pickups:
Neck: Apex Plus Neck Pickup for Stratocasters (APS2-N) 11.9k Alnico 5 Two-Conductor
Mid: Apex Plus Mid Pickup for Stratocasters (APS2-M) 11.9k Alnico 5 Two-Conductor
Bridge: Panama F-Spaced Bridge Pickup (H4B-F) 14.5k Custom Ceramic Four Conductor
TIME STAMPS 00:00 TONE - some tones to get things started 01:03 Tonerider Apex Plus HSS set 01:30 The pickups in question 01:47 Where to buy? 02:45 Henry's Snake ST-1 03:35 TONE - Cleans to start 04:41 TONE - Diana Ross 05:11 TONE - Marshall time 06:14 TONE - Hi Gain - VHT Deliverance - Slayer on a neck pickup? 06:50 TONE - Neck pickup noodling / dynamics 08:25 Final thoughts
#guitar #guitarpickupsLets try some Drop G# : Solar A1.7d LTD, 7 string + FM3 #guitar #7stringguitar #solarguitarsPaul Bradshaw2026-02-09 | ...KHE ACS 4x2 Amp switcher - This thing is incredible!Paul Bradshaw2026-02-03 | KHE Audio : khe-audioelectronics.com
TIME STAMPS 00:00 KHE Amp Switcher 00:19 The connections 01:00 Why did I buy this? 02:00 KHE Amp switchers 02:38 The Amp rack 04:07 Cabling it up 04:58 TONES 06:54 Final thoughtsFractal AM4 Boot Time #fractalaudio #shortsPaul Bradshaw2026-01-30 | In response to questions/comments here's a more precise timing of the AM4 booting up until you can hear your guitar/preset playingFractal AM4 - First look - Full overviewPaul Bradshaw2026-01-27 | Get your AM4 here: https://www.g66.eu/en/products/fractal-audio/am4 fractalaudio.com/am4
00:00 Fractal AM4 00:19 Overview of the hardware 00:34 I/O of the Fractal AM4 01:25 AM4 size/dimensions on a pedalboard 01:46 A note on power from Cioks/power supplies 02:07 Connecting the AM4 to a mixing desk or interface via TRS and XLR 03:00 Boot time 03:24 Footswitch modes ( scenes , presets, effects ) 05:16 Navigation on the actual device 07:15 TONE quick palette cleanser 07:47 AM4 Edit 08:19 Standard view in the Editor 10:27 Expert edit / expert mode 13:10 Controlling AM4 modes via AM4 editor 14:24 Series or Parallel routing 15:10 Making a preset from scratch 16:40 TONE basic plexi preset 17:40 Gapless switching 17:59 TONE heavy gain and gapless switching 19:07 Final thoughtsScenes on Nano Cortex? - Airstep CortexPaul Bradshaw2026-01-20 | xsonic airstep cortex: xsonicaudio.com/pages/airstepcortex
TIME STAMPS 00:00 Scenes on nano cortex? 00:58 TONE scenes in action 01:32 Xsonic Airstep Cortex overview 02:14 what's the wireless range like? 02:35 How do you use scenes with the controller? 04:38 Preset mode and scene mode in action 05:21 Final thoughts
TIME STAMPS 00:00 Ibanez SR505 02:10 Bass coming from Guitar and some tones 04:58 Full track 05:44 Isolated bass tones 06:18 Notes on the bass mix 07:10 bass midi programming is not fun 08:01 a negative point 08:35 should i get a bass?Mixwave Spiritbox Mike Stringer plugin - Only Tones (no talking)Paul Bradshaw2025-12-30 | -- -- -- Support me by using any of these links: ►Thomann Affiliate🔊: https://www.thomann.de/de/index.html?offid=1&affid=3523 ►Gear I Use 🔊: thmn.to/thocf/fi5qa1i74l -- -- -- ►All my Fractal audio presets 🎸: ko-fi.com/s/5a6542f393 -- -- -- ►NAM + TONEX packs ☕: ko-fi.com/paulbradshawguitar -- -- -- ►All my links 🎧: https://linktr.ee/paulbradshawguitar -- -- -- ►Guitar Youtube Collective on DISCORD : discord.gg/YBrYTvJmGr -- -- -- follow me on IG here : instagram.com/paulbradshawguitarPedaltrain Novo 18 to a Novo 24 - More is More!Paul Bradshaw2025-12-23 | Check out all the elements on this board build here: thmn.to/thocf/hy011lioih
Just add the Turbo Tuner / Barber Gain Changer / Chase Secret Preamp
TIME STAMPS 00:00 Going from a Pedaltrain Novo 18 to a Pedaltrain Novo 24 02:29 Pedaltrain Novo 18 next to a Novo 24 04:03 Cioks SOL grip v2 replaced with a Cioks DC7 on the new board 04:59 Updated board 07:00 TONES - Dry then adding in effects for my base tone 08:30 TONES - adding in the Source Audio Collider 09:48 TONES Barber Gain Changer 10:18 TONES Ditto looper x4 10:55 TONES too much gain and Octave / glitch action 11:35 TONES ditto looper x4 hold/functions 12:08 Final Thoughts
#pedalboard #pedalboardoftheday #guitarA quick idea/fix to constantly hitting the volume knobPaul Bradshaw2025-12-16 | Something I think we've all encountered at some point, you're riffing away and you keep hitting the volume knob
thought i'd try something else on this ESP LTD te-1000 evertune KOA , which ended up working quite well, thought i'd share
the knob I used here: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B081RV46V9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
or: sourcing map Potentiometer Knob Knurled Shaft Aluminium Volume Control Knob 6 mm Shaft End 10 mm x 10 mm Black Pack of 3
the 6mm diameter is the main thing, and try to get something low profile
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TIME STAMPS 00:00 icarus lives 01:12 Multiband thing 05:16 Blend in the level of mid/highs grind/distortion 06:40 Thanks for watching