Don Felder

[Sixstring]

I found this gem of an interview of him explaining how he wrote Hotel California and going over the solo line. Don has always been one of those guitar players that has inspired me from a young age 8-9 (mid 70's). I absolutely love the way he puts things together.

 

[Dolphin79]

Wow, thanks so much for posting this. I wish I had this all those years ago when I spent hours trying to learn this song from the record. I'm really envious of beginning players and all of the resources at their disposal. Also, Don's tone is amazing! Thanks again and Happy New Year!

 

[kfliegner]

Thanks I enjoyed that. It reminded me of Lifeson's instructional videos, in that both seem to really enjoy talking about their songs, instead of it being a chore, as with so many "guitar heroes".

 

[Diego]

Thanks very nice

 

[Sixstring]

Thanks I enjoyed that. It reminded me of Lifeson's instructional videos, in that both seem to really enjoy talking about their songs, instead of it being a chore, as with so many "guitar heroes".

Isn't that the truth... One of the things I really like about Don, he seems be as down to earth as they get when it comes to iconic musicians.

 

[boleary2]

awesome! classy guy, classy licks, classy gear!

 

[BreadTooth]

Fantastic!! Thanks OP for sharing this gem.
Love DF's playing. Great touch and tasty licks.

 

[Coldsummer]

Wow, fascinating to watch a true craftsman. Thank you for posting this.

 

[jefferski]

Nice video, thanks for posting. I love the way he thinks about his parts. One of the sadly underrated guitarists of his era.

 

[shotgunn]

Without a doubt, one of the most flawlessly phrased and executed, TASTY guitar solos OF ALL TIME!!!

I must now humbly admit to my parents that it was Don and not Joe who wrote that solo.

(...tail between legs...)

 

[khawk]

Love that guy! Thanks for posting, I'd never seen this!

 

[SarasotaSwing]

Really,really good. That's about as tasty as it gets.

 

[sprint]

Having just watched the latest Eagles doc and looking forward to an Eagles show (minus D.F.) I have tickets to in July, my love of Don Felder's tone from those days resurfaced. I'd like to try and re-produce that very smooth distorted tone in the AxeFx.

Tips welcomed. (I'm wondering what's the closest thing to a Fulltone OCD in the Axe?, / to me the Deluxe Tweed sounds more "Felder like" than the Deluxe Reverb out of the box but we'll see after some tinkering).

FYI - for those interested, here is a Don Felder gear rundown video I found on youtube which I had not seen before.

 

[NeoSound]

I love Don's amazing playing... Its a shame Mr Fry is such a control freak and disliked him.

 

[Sixstring]

(I'm wondering what's the closest thing to a Fulltone OCD in the Axe?, / to me the Deluxe Tweed sounds more "Felder like" than the Deluxe Reverb out of the box but we'll see after some tinkering).

Isn't the Full OD the modled OCD drive pedal?

 

[boleary2]

could that guy be any nicer?...and could his teeth be any more whiter??

 

[sprint]

Isn't the Full OD the modled OCD drive pedal?

The AxeFx manual indicates Full OD emulates the "Fulltone Fulldrive OD pedal". Is that the same as the Fulltone OCD?

 

[Sixstring]

The AxeFx manual indicates Full OD emulates the "Fulltone Fulldrive OD pedal". Is that the same as the Fulltone OCD?

Nope it's different pedal.

 

[damienmcgauley]

Wow, seems like such a super nice guy. Really tasty player and just SO down to earth. Other "superstar" guitar players could learn a thing or two from his humbleness .....

I also sectretly wish they still made Music Videos like this one for "Bad Girls" too!:
Don Felder - Bad Girls - YouTube

 

[craiguitar]

I recently read Don's book and it was a fantastic read. He didn't deserve the treatment he got from Frey and Henley but ultimately he's better off out of that band. He easily gets into my top 10 inspirational players for his amazing phrasing and sense of melody.