From good to perfect—great playing and sound.

Dieter

You know something, WPB, I’m not sure there’s a whole lot of difference. I think the reason for that is you always put a lot of hard work into everything you present and I appreciate that.
I do think there is a little more dynamic in how you play now, better tone and I have definitely seen so much improvemment in your playing over the past several years.
I didn’t participate this month as I’m busy with other stuff but I looked at a version of Santana 378 and thought, I can’t play that any better than I did in 2018. I’m sure I know more now but I’m not sure my technique is a whole lot better.
John

Well, it sounded already great 6 years ago, and it sounds even better played today. The Tele’s tone is better in my opinion and also the tone you dialed in is perfect. Your technique was back then excellent and so it’s now, but IMO now a bit more fluent and confident. Anyway a very enjoyable piece of music beautifully played.

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Isn’t that something, you were pretty darn good six years ago. I really like your new guitar sound and your touch is impeccable. There are so many small little details that you are putting into your playing and they all add up to a great sound.

Wow, not a lot between those two overall but the devil is in the detail, your latest was played with more confidence particularly the attack on the bends etc. Very enjoyable.

Richard

Oh wow, that was already impeccable back in 2020. To improve even further from that level is quite a feat. But somehow you did it!

Hey WPB, both sound great! The tone and mix of the current recording is a bit more powerful. Interesting that we are learning not just guitar and music, but getting better at video and sound mixing too.

I love that lesson! The old one was pretty darn good. But the new one just has a little more confidence and polish to it. Great work!

Your original was pretty darned good wpb. But your technique certainly sounds better and you look more relaxed playing it.

Excellent improvement.
I like the tone best in 2026.

AndréM

That was already a wonderful version back in 2020, wpb. But the new version just sounds even more dynamic, and your technique has improved even further. Plus, your wonderful guitar makes the whole thing shine even brighter.

Both versions are real nice , but as Richard mentioned it’s all about those little nuances , you let the notes sustain longer in the second one , also I prefer the tone from that beauty of a telecaster .

Martin

I think you’re very brave trying to improve on something that already seems perfect. Your tone and technique are improved but when it’s already close to perfect there’s not much you can do. Your video has improved – your early version caught the blurred movement of your hands, but actually I like that effect. Two terrific versions – well done.

Well, wpb – I’d be happy if I could play this lesson half as good as you did in 2020! By the time I heard the first few measures of your latest version, I went, “damn, this rocks!” Something about your attack and the tone made everything sound even better. I’m sure the beautiful custom made tele and (maybe) a better sound mix had something to do with that 🙂

Yipes! I was already amazed at the first version, now I am completely blow away. Holy cow and then some. The notes starting at :33 were perfect from a tone and phrasing standpoint. This lesson is now on my to learn list. Thank you!

Both sound awesome to me, Mr Blues! I actually like the first one slightly better but that’s mostly because of guitar tone.
Larry