PRS SE vs S2! Part 2Ben Dewhirst Music2017-03-08 | Yeah, the quality is crap eh. I should really begin investing in actual recording equipment!
Any questions about either guitar, just let me know!
DISCLAIMER: Everything I said in this video is my opinion. If this offends you, deal with it.Another JMB Custom!Ben Dewhirst Music2024-01-01 | But in this video, we have the pleasure of chatting to the man behind the shape, my good friend Cam. Bit of a demo, bit of a yarn, and all good times.
JMB Facebook - facebook.com/p/JMB-Guitars-AU-100075946687803A Sit Down WIth Alisha.KBen Dewhirst Music2023-09-13 | Join me today as I spin a yarn with the delightful Alisha.K! Talking all things from songwriting to Mario Kart, with a special stripped-back performance of her song "Fall" at the end.
Facebook - facebook.com/Alisha.BK.MusicMini Amp = Huge Tones?Ben Dewhirst Music2023-01-29 | Well, this is an experiment! Trying to recreate Ian Thornley's tone on "A Place To Call Home" was a very fun challenge to undertake. In this video, we explore the process of attempting this task!
#marshall #bigwreck #ianthornleyWhy I LOVE Music - Gretta RayBen Dewhirst Music2022-11-25 | What a tune, what an artist, what an album. Get around this album and enjoy it for the masterpiece it is!
Thanks to Cam for lending me this beast, and for making the backing track for me! Go check out JMB, he's doing real cool stuff.
#boutiqueguitar #customguitar #jmbguitarsThe DropStrap - Any Good?Ben Dewhirst Music2022-08-29 | You may have heard of this, you may not, but let me introduce you to the DropStrap!
In short, quite a clever wee contraption that I will definitely find useful myself, feel free to go check it out if it appeals to you!
What happens when you get two good mates in a room to do an interview about one of their latest releases? Nonsense and swearing.
Tim is an incredible musician and a great human, so please enjoy the immense profanity and laughter present in this chat. Afterwards, go check his stuff out and listen to it all!
#originalmusic #rewilding #timchilmanTimmons-esque Tones With A Helix!Ben Dewhirst Music2022-07-25 | Here's a bit of a follow up to the last one, this time diving into the tone I used!
We've all seen it at this point, the man is beyond human! Andy Timmons, that is.
Here's a video in which I go over some of the concepts that Andy used to improvise that masterful piece of music on @ThatPedalShow .
Hopefully you find some of this stuff helpful! I know I'll sure as heck be using as much of it in my own playing as I can muster.
Cheers, guys and gals!
@prsguitars #andytimmons #improv #silverskyWhy I LOVE Music - Ariel PosenBen Dewhirst Music2022-07-04 | One of my favourite musicians on the planet, folks! Hopefully I can get you guys onto the Posen Train with this one.
@ArielPosen #howlong #whyilovemusic #arielposenThe Power of Arranging!Ben Dewhirst Music2022-06-27 | Another video about Sara Bareilles! Who'd have thunk?
In episode I delve into one of my favourite songs and ramble a bit about how good arranging is. Enjoy!
#sarabareilles #gravity #arranging #musictheory #teachingA SEEMINGLY Simple Strat Mod...Ben Dewhirst Music2022-06-19 | Whelp, this one got just a tad out of hand! What was envisioned as a simple mod for a student of mine evolved into a bit more of an in-depth process. The end result was worth it, but we thought we'd share the journey so others don't get caught out!
#fenderstratocaster #mod #diyBTS of Bearded - Live!Ben Dewhirst Music2022-06-07 | My very dear friend, Mr Sean Donehue, has been taking on the gargantuan task of writing a musical over the past 3 years. This night, I was lucky enough to bring some of the music to a live audience for the first time. It was truly special.
#prs #musicaltheatre #matonHow I Use My Line 6 Helix and Variax for Pit Work!Ben Dewhirst Music2022-05-16 | How's about a rig rundown, everyone? Or, a more legally different name that I can't think of right now?
Let me know if you want the patch or have any other questions!
#jerseyboys #line6helix #variaxThe Quest for Quiet!Ben Dewhirst Music2022-05-09 | How's about some noiseless pickup love, hey?
In my Quest For Quiet, I have searched far and wide, but all solutions seem to be a compromise. Do the Kinman pickups provide a no-compromise solution?
Not quite, but they're good for what I need them to do! Watch the video to find out why I went this way.
Cheers, everyone!
#prs #kinman #noiselesspickupLEARN THIS LICK! - Guthrie GovanBen Dewhirst Music2022-04-11 | Get a bit of shred, up ya!
Thanks to Matt Burrows for the suggestion.
Check Matt out here - twitch.tv/matt_burrowsFilming Day with The Game Boys! BTS Part #2Ben Dewhirst Music2022-03-28 | And now for the finale of my behind-the-scenes footage, in all its awkwardly filmed glory.
Head on over to the Game Boys channel to see the video! It should be up sometime this week.
Welcome to a vlog! I know, it's a strange format for me, but from time to time something happens that I just need to document, like this process of recording for the Game Boys!
Keep your eyes peeled for part #2 coming on the 28th!Why I LOVE Music - Kelly ClarksonBen Dewhirst Music2022-03-21 | A CRACKING tune from the lovely Kelly Clarkson, "Breakaway" is a tune that goes off on my acoustic gigs, so I thought I'd share it with you guys!
#kellyclarkson #breakaway #whyilovemusicLEARN THIS LICK! - Rory GallagherBen Dewhirst Music2022-03-14 | Here's a bit of a speedy one from Shin Kicker! Get your fingers around this one, folks, loads of fun.
Big thanks to Chris Lester for the suggestion, please leave your own suggestions below!
#rorygallagher #shinkicker #bluesThe Most UNDERRATED John Mayer Solo?Ben Dewhirst Music2021-08-27 | Edge Of Desire is a BANGING track, but I find that not many people give the solo its due. So, here comes ole Benny Boots to tell you why he likes it so damn much.
#JohnMayer #PRS #SilverSkyWhy I LOVE Music - Big WreckBen Dewhirst Music2021-08-11 | Ya'll know these folks are my favourite band, and this is probably my favourite performance of theirs! Come and geek out with me, fellow Wreckers!
#ianthornley #bigwreck #blownwideopenLEARN THIS LICK! - Ian ThornleyBen Dewhirst Music2021-08-06 | Ian Thornley is my favourite guitar player, and here's one reason why! This lick is from "Might Be The End", and it's a ripping little speed lick. Go forth, learn it, apply it to all your solos until the end of time.
Sorry again about the audio, tried something different and it did NOT work! Will be looking into the audio preamp in my camera to see if it's complete shite or not.
#ianthornley #learnthislick #suhrWhy I LOVE Music - Billie EIlishBen Dewhirst Music2021-07-30 | "my future" is one of the singles from Billie's new album "Happier Than Ever" and she's a BANGER.
Got a tune you'd like me to have a geez at? Lemme know in the comments section, folks!
#billieeilish #myfuture #happierthaneverMY COLLECTION - THE ODDBALLSBen Dewhirst Music2021-07-25 | Here are a couple of the stranger guitars in me collection. They aren't SUPER weird, but they don't quite fit in with anything else in my collection, so here they are in their own video!
#blues #guitar #PRSguitarsLEARN THIS LICK! - ANDY WOODBen Dewhirst Music2021-07-19 | Here is a BANGER from Andy Wood's tune "A Lie" that I thought I'd show ya. Killer right hand exercise, and a lick that always seems to be a challenge!
Go check out all of Andy Wood's music, it's all phenomenal. Seriously.
#AndyWood #Suhr #learnthislickMy Collection - The Tokai Fam!Ben Dewhirst Music2021-07-16 | We love the Japanese guitar manufacturing here at Ben Dewhirst Music INC. They are an AMAZING alternative for someone looking for the Gibson or Fender thing without the price tag (or the name on the headstock)!
Let me know if you guys have any cool Tokai guitars in the comments, would love to hear from ya!
#tokai #guitarcollection #japaneseguitarsWhy I LOVE Music - No Such Thing/Satellite CallBen Dewhirst Music2021-07-12 | On the first episode of this new series of mine called #whyilovemusic we're taking a look at one of my favourite artists, Sara Bareilles and a song from her latest live album! Everyone go listen to this album, it's a masterpiece.
Apologies for the hiss in the audio, still on the learning curve with this equipment! Should be sorted soon. Cheers.
#sarabareilles #nosuchthing #satellitecall #livefromthehollywoodbowl #PRSguitarsMY COLLECTION - THE PRS FAMILYBen Dewhirst Music2021-07-09 | Anybody who knows me knows I'm obsessed with PRS, I think they're making the best darn guitars on the planet. This is the state of the collection at the minute, but you know what guitarists are like, we're always looking for more!
#PaulReedSmith #PRS #PRSGuitars #myprs #Santana #Mira #McCarty #SilverSky #Custom244 Season Tele Pickup Demo - NO TALKINGBen Dewhirst Music2021-07-07 | The same video as me last one, just minus the chit-chat at the end!
Hope you guys check these pickups out, they're awesome. They aren't paying me to say this, this is my honest opinion!
Head on over to me Instagram, folks - instagram.com/bendewhirstguitarKiller Telecaster Upgrade! - 4 Seasons PickupsBen Dewhirst Music2021-07-05 | Just thought I'd spread the word about these pickups, they're pretty dang nice and a good change of pace from the Dimarzio's and Seymour Duncan's of the world.
Instagram - instagram.com/bendewhirstguitarJoji - Run (Improvised Guitar Solo)Ben Dewhirst Music2020-02-27 | Dang, does this track really get into your head. I thought I'd have a crack at blasting away some notes on Mira for a bit of fun, enjoy!
Instagram - instagram.com/ben.dewhirst.guitarBen Dewhirst Graduating Recital 2018Ben Dewhirst Music2019-03-26 | Posting this as a little time capsule for myself. Is the playing shit? Mostly., but that's fine. It's all a learning experience and I had fun, so who bleedin' cares? I'll tell ya who does...
Me mum, a bit.
Also, not all of the audio is in there because of reasons, especially the start of Gravity, so sorry about that for anyone who may be a little peeved.
Timestamps
0:00 - Cause We've Ended As Lovers by Jeff Beck
6:02 - Everybody Wants to Rule the World (original arrangement) by Tears for Fears
9:05 - Big Wreck Medley (Look What I Found, Ladylike, Ghosts)
24:24 - Some band intros and Gravity (original arrangement) by John Mayer
Bloody cheers if ya bothered to have a look at something that is wholly intended for archival purposes.bentertainment115 Live StreamBen Dewhirst Music2018-07-26 | ...Youre The Voice in the style of SRVBen Dewhirst Music2017-10-27 | Just a little something I cooked up for a uni assessment, I thought I'd share!Zexcoil Z Series - Any Good?Ben Dewhirst Music2017-08-26 | Spoiler alert - They bloody are.
I was over the hum that traditional single coils had, so I decided I'd give these a whirl! They're awesome, and I couldn't recommend them enough.
Check out Zexcoil here - lawingmusicalproducts.comPractice Time!Ben Dewhirst Music2017-08-16 | Mistakes are made, but it's good to use this as a tool to mark where I was musically at a certain time. Just trying to practice outlining changes, legato lines that actually end up somewhere, picking and all the other jazz. The tune I'm going over is "Blown Wide Open" by Big Wreck released on their album In Loving Memory Of. Gear used is as follows
- Me bloody strat - Bloody Weebho Effects Dumbledore (yes I bought it because of the name. How could I not?) - Mojo Hand bloody effects Recoil delay innit - Mesa Boogie Express bloody Plus
Constructive criticism is always welcomed. This is completely unedited, so all the mistakes, bad notes etcetera are all in there.
Cheers men and gentleladies.Blake Griffin College HighlightsBen Dewhirst Music2017-06-12 | Wow, Blake Griffin sure did look different in his college days.Gravity by John Mayer - Live at Wick StudiosBen Dewhirst Music2017-06-05 | Sean's page - facebook.com/sean.musix
Check out Sean Donehue on Facebook and give him a like! He's a phenomenal singer and musician.
Apologies for the camera not being able to get everyone in the frame, the room was a bit packed and the camera person (me mother) was up the front!
Vocals - Sean Donehue BVs - Alex Smirneos, Jaydean Miranda Guitar - Ben Dewhirst Keys - Eleanor Parry Bass - Sean Close Drums - Brooke CustersonLadylike - Big Wreck cover!Ben Dewhirst Music2017-05-02 | One of the tunes myself and a bunch of mates jammed out on at a uni assessment the other day! I apologise for the sloppy guitars on my part but hey, what can we do?
Also, the tempo is mega pushed because we had some technical difficulties in the song prior and everyone's heart rates were way high, yo.
Enjoy, everyone! :)Strats VS Jazz?Ben Dewhirst Music2017-04-01 | Yes this video is as stupid as the title suggests, and no, I regret nothing.
Yeah, the quality is crap eh. I should really begin investing in actual recording equipment!
Any questions about either guitar, just let me know!
DISCLAIMER: Everything I said in this video is my opinion. If this offends you, deal with it.Blooper Reel/Behind the Scenes for Cop A Whiff: The Album: The Documentary!Ben Dewhirst Music2015-12-14 | DISCLAIMER: I apologise profusely for the visual glitches and strange cuts, it isn't due to the physical files themselves, but issues arose when I put them all into Windows Movie Maker. Apologies!
So here it is, men and gentleladies! I legitimately had over an hour of blooper footage for a ten minute film. Are you surprised? I ain't.
Anyway, I had an absolute ball making this film, and here are the bits that didn't make the film (for very, very obvious reasons).
Enjoy, and leave some feedback in the comments section below if you wish!Cop a Whiff - The Album - The Documentary - Year 12 Media Film 2015Ben Dewhirst Music2015-10-17 | A world renowned guitarist, Jimmy King, comes to Australia in order to find the perfect studio to suit his recording needs. He enlists the help of Jackson, an avid fan of Jimmy's, who lets him crash at his place while they embark on the journey to find a studio worthy of "Cop A Whiff".
If you've seen Spinal Tap, or you're a guitarist you will (Hopefully!) love this mockumentary style film.