Charlie Starr on Les Paul Juniors, Southern Rock Sound

Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke Introduces His Signature Gibson Les Paul Junior and Discusses the Appeal of P-90 Single Pickup Guitars.

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Watch Charlie Starr, frontman, singer-songwriter, and guitarist of ‪@blackberrysmoke‬ , talk about his love of the Gibson Les Paul™ Junior and P-90 pickups. In this exclusive interview with Charlie, you’ll learn all about why he prefers the sound and unique appeal of a single pickup guitar, specifically the P-90 Dogear pickup as found in his many vintage Gibson Les Paul Junior guitars and now, his very own signature Gibson Charlie Starr Les Paul Junior guitar.

Gibson Gear Guide host Dinesh Lekhraj discusses Charlie’s first Les Paul Junior, gives us an insight into Charlie’s live rig, and learns what it takes to sing and play at the same time, and the interesting advice he got from Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.

In addition, we’re treated to a jam with Charlie as well as some Southern rock-style guitar lessons and slide guitar lessons from Charlie, showing us just how to get “that” sound and the unique bending and slide techniques that separate the country style of guitar from the Southern-rock styled guitar sounds–hint: it’s all in the dual notes and bends!

Charlie also gives us a masterclass on how to dial in different sounds on a Les Paul Junior, showcasing the true versatility of the single pickup guitar!

If you’re a fan of Blackberry Smoke, Southern rock guitar sounds, or Les Paul Juniors, this interview with Charlie Starr is perfect for you.

Chapters:
0:00 Jam with Charlie Starr
2:18 The Charlie Starr Signature Les Paul Junior
4:20 Charlie Starr’s first Gibson Les Paul Junior
8:04 Influences & when Charlie Starr first started playing guitar
12:34 First live shows & becoming a songwriter
14:50 The evolution of the Blackberry Smoke sound & songwriting process
17:05 Interesting chord choices–guitar lesson
18:42 Singing & playing at the same time & advice from Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top
21:00 Southern rock-style guitar lesson with Charlie Starr
24:21 The benefits of P-90 pickups & how to use P-90 pickups
26:24 Charlie Starr's live rig, amps, and pedals
27:43 Charlie’s slide guitar lesson
30:50 The story of the “Hey Ya’ll” sticker
33:00 What’s next for Blackberry Smoke, secret to being in a touring band, new album
35:05 Charlie’s advice for guitar players
36:48 Outro jam

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