Ernie Ball: The Pursuit of Tone - James Valentine (Maroon 5) 'Guitars'

Ernie Ball: The Pursuit of Tone, an AT&T Original Series features acclaimed Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine, a driving force behind some of the most successful songs in modern rock. In this special episode of James traces his journey from Lincoln, Nebraska, to the global stage, discussing the moments that shaped him as an artist, and the journey he and Maroon 5 endured on their rise to the top.

In this clip James discusses his array of guitars including his signature Ernie Ball Music Man "Valentine".

Catch the exclusive documentary in its entirety premiering September 16th at 8pm et/pt exclusive on Audience Music (Directv ch.239 and U-Verse ch.1114)

[TheMightyYak]

I'd actually like to take a minute to appreciate that Ernie Ball allowed the first half of this video to be devoted to instruments from rival companies.

[hamiltonbrown]

Who caught him playing that melody line from Pat Metheny's tune "Bright Size Life" at 0:52

[chaozhao]

I like how you describe the tones as in different colors...

[tsukhumquinnquinker]

Very humble human being ❤️👍🏻. Respect.

[EdelweissM_TheJourney]

You are a genius, a musical genius! Your signature guitar, from a novice's standpoint, Is perfect! Now, when I said, novice's standpoint, that doesn't mean that I am discrediting you and your guitar; rather pointing out my own minute knowledge of guitars! Kudos! #ValentineGuitar

[captainjackspandexcaptainj]

Same I can’t make strats sound good no idea why but telecasters work perfectly for me

[davidsheppard]

Gotta love a “Boost” button....(and the result of course!) 🤘😎😁

[fairuzhussaini]

3:06 - "I'm always looking to simplify things.. and to get rid of stuffs"

I felt like the guy who edited the video purposely went for a wide frontal shot of his WHOLE rig. And here I am with my strat, a boss multieffect and a cheapo amp feeling small when it comes to simplifying stuffs. T-T

[flyingash]

I love that model guitar its perfection

[waynebrown]

When he was in high school in Lincoln NE I wonder if he thought he would ever have his own guitar by Musicman?

[Wth]

God damn that thing sounds nice I like the sort of Strat tone you displayed during the intro as well

[Poysha]

does anyone know what he played at 4:07? sounds amazing

[EdelweissM_TheJourney]

This truly is wonderful! Congratulations, James! Thanks Ernie Ball Music Man! Love Maroon 5 so much!

[GammaFZ]

"it's darker" *plays pentatonic scale*

[jazzercaster]

Pat Methenys Bright sized life yo at 0:53

[GeronimoBiggles]

please make a burl top trem version of this!

[KHGuitarFreak]

Waiting to see if there will be a semi hollow version :D

[AlexGroen]

First time he doesn't wear a black and white t-shirt.

[cww]

Can you play sweep picking or something fast notes ? Cuz Adam's voice just dominating your band. It's Maroon Five right ? Not a Adam's Band right ?

[zoot]

what's the name of the song he played at 4:20?