FEB CHALLENGE 2026

[Liam Innes]

Hi folks,

First challenge submission in a very long time!

I’ve went with EP 621.

This lesson has been in my favourites since it was posted and I kept meaning to learn it but just never got around to it – you know how it is.

I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to get it out as I only had a couple of hours with it yesterday and this morning and it started to become way trickier than I remembered but I think I got a decent take of it eventually.

About as many notes from the same position as possible without it sounding too busy.

Reminds you just how good Brian is at this stuff.

Hope you enjoy it.

Liam.

AM FEB CHALLENGE EP 621

“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

[Guido]

First of all, glad to see you in the challenge forum again after a very long time, Liam!

Great rendition of this tricky lesson, spotlessly played, with a beautiful clean tone. A bit unusual for you, because I know you prefer rock gritty tones, but it shows that you can adapt very well your style to different genres.

Lastly, congratulations on preparing this one in such a short time! I think I should learn it and practice at least for 2 weeks, playing it every day ( but probably even more)!

Guido

[JoeD1]

I think this might be the first time I’ve seen you in the Challenge and you played it perfectly.

Joe

The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
--Graeme Edge

[snakechisler]

Nicely done and well recorded

Sound came out clear and articulate

[Dieter]

Great bluesy feeling and excellent sound.

Dieter

[Manfred M]

Welcome back, Liam. And you picked the perfect lesson for your comeback.
I love this lesson, too.
And you play it as beautifully as it deserves.
It’s really amazing considering how little time you had to prepare.

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I look forward to meet you.
Manfred

[Michael Krailo]

That was really good nailing all the notes, and you seemed to dial in that groove even better as it progressed.

Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.

[Raffaele S]

I also chose this song…..and in my opinion you were very good….congratulations

[AndréM]

Welcome back to the challenges Liam.
I was waiting for that big rock sound from you.lol
I agree with you,Brian has some pretty tricky licks.
For the short time you had, you played it like a pro.
Love that LP sound.

AndréM

AndréM

[Carpa]

You motivated me to learn this one myself as well; beautifully played with feeling.

[James B]

Great stuff, Liam. Good to hear you join in this weekend.

James

[Ruediger V]

Very cool 😎🎸

[sciencefiction]

Sounds great, Liam! Very impressive that you learned it so quickly. You really had the feel for it and the dynamics going. In the groove all the way! Cool, man.
Glad you made you made it to the Challenge.
Larry

[John H]

Glad you are back Liamm. Sounded pretty darn cool. You are squeazin’ just about every degree from each bend. Very smooth, evocative and bluesy. Always enjoy your music. Keep on rockin’ my friend.

Johnb

[JoLa]

You’ve become an incredible player, Liam! With such a limited time to practice this lesson, you easily nailed it! Nice clean tone on your LP, and your playing was immaculate. Nice to see you back in the challenges, your recording shows that you have not missed a beat 🙂

🎸JoLa

[Alan L]

Great playing, clean and precise. Very groovy!

[Pap]

Liam, good to see you playing that axe. You really did a great job with this submission. You really milked those notes and your bends/timing were right on the mark. Well done! Cheers. Pap

[Richard G]

Good to see you again Liam, I loved your version of this lesson and to produce that with little practice time is a real achievement. You successfully dialled in a perfect soft tone for this lay back blues.

Richard

[Brendan G]

Great job, I did the same EP as you .
I did with a strat so the tone a little different but the same vib.
I enjoyed your version.
All the best.

[Laurel C]

That was clear as a bell, awesome tone. Liam, not easy to get the feel and vibe in the short time you had. But you played as if this ep was 2nd nature to you. That is a good guitarist with a great result. Good to see you in the challenges.

[Mike W]

Brilliant rendition, Liam. All sounded perfect and so expressive.

[Michael L]

Hi Liam, glad you made it this month. Digging deep on the blues here, and smooth as usual. Enjoyed it a lot!

[sunjamr]

What a great blues lesson this one is, and you nailed it! It sounded great on my new AirPods Pro 3.

Sunjamr Steve

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