Brent Mason | Truetone Lounge | Part 3 (Gear Rundown)

Brent Mason is one of the titans of the Nashville studio scene who's impact on the "Nashville Sound" cannot be overstated. In part 3 of our Truetone Lounge interview, Brent talks about the psychology of working in the studio, and gives great advice to the aspiring session guitarist. Mason also pays homage to his favorite session guitarist, Reggie Young. We then dive into some of Brent's gear, including his 1968 Telecaster, 1968 ES-335, signature model PRS, Gretsch 6120, pedal board, and his favorite amp, a 1967 blackface Fender Deluxe Reverb.

[bradh]

When you asked how many re-frets- perfect question. Great interview.

[guitareveryone]

Brent seems like a great guy. Very down to earth. Don't you love it when your guitar heroes are like that?

[wtreppler]

Just finished watching all 3 parts and man, what a legacy. All the guitar parts I was learning for the songs we did, he came up with. And the sound. Never could quite get it. Now I know why (after all these years). Tried with a Tele (or Strat), Dynacomp, and Mesa Boogie Studio 22. Thank you Truetone for taking the time with Brent.

[gregmirr]

What a treat sitting around with Brent Mason every Tele players dream he said so many things to keep mind ..thanks Truetone great job

[ewhip]

This and the JD Simo interviews have been my favorite but they just keep getting better and better each time. Thanks again!

[RossHelmot]

Another great series of interviews Zac...best kept secret on youtube. Deserves a lot bigger viewership, the quality is 2nd to none.

[kyrandell]

Another absolutely stellar show Zac.
Brent is a fantastic guest - a musician at the pinnacle of success who has contributed greatly to the development of country music.
It's a total pleasure to listen to his creativity and generosity in sharing his knowledge and history from the epicentre of the music making.
I have no doubt these shows will be recognised as the historic documenting of a time of the most significant music creation in due course.
Sincere thanks to you both. Ky

[AdamWellsMusic]

Great guy! Love his stories. This man has played on so many great songs.

[musicmann]

This was wonderful. Brent is really a monster player, and a cool down to earth guy. Cheers!

[jimbeaux]

Wonderful interview!
One of my heroes!

[ThinDreamer]

As much as I adore Brent's '68 tele, I also appreciate that you all covered a few other of his guitars. Thank you!

[ernieflanaganstingraybassm]

Brent i am a Bass player and i use to listen to you and Glen Worf play together on cuts and we would look on the back of the albums and we would see your names all the time my daddy told me to move to Nashville back in 82 but i went on tour and played on the road for 2-3 years strait. and now i wish i would of listened to my dad i'm originally from Chicago area and than i made the big move to finally call Nashville my home in 2010 and i played on the Road for a week and than we would play the clubs on lower broadway and than do it all over again and i came to Chicago to visit relatives and i got into a terrible car accident on dec 16 2016 and i'm still up here in a 24/7 care unit cause i still cant walk but i wanted to let you know i enjoyed this like 3 hr interview cause you are the man and i had to go and listen to don kelly cause i know you and red got noticed there and i use to play next store at the second fiddle like all the time and i just wanted you to know you and Glen are my heroes and thank you...Ernie Flanagan

[MGMNTmjn]

Great series on a great picker. Thanks for doing this.

[davidjessee]

Its so wonderful to have these interviews and picking with Brent.... Such of a great picker!!!

[scottanderson]

I watched all 3 videos 😎 didn’t want to miss a second 💪

[siamese]

Recently discovered the True Tone vids. They're terrific.

[stringbender]

This has been the most enjoyable, relaxed yet informative interview with Brent I have ever seen! For those of us that have never met Brent, I feel I really got to know him and his personality as if we had met in person. Comfortable setting, great questions, videography and editing. Well produced! Nice job "Truetone Lounge"! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[BrothaManFromDathFl]

These interviews are a treasure! Thank you and please keep them going!!

[Stratamania]

Great set of interviews with Brent. Thanks for posting them.

[l.t.wright]

Fantastic!...Thank you for doing the interview. It was really nice hearing straight from Brent about his gear and session time.