Larry DiMarzio's conversation with Leslie West

[cgmasterman]

What is the name of the song at the end of the video?It is awesome!!

[bitchniggerization]

it goes to 11

[sullyb23511]

I love bit about the solo being a song within the song. Great! :-)

[ErnestNeedsAKidney]

So sad to hear of the recent news of Leslie West. To be honest I was thinking he was looking fairly healthy recently. To lose a leg for such an energetic guy must be absolutely terrible. Hope he is able to perform again soon and I wish him the best.

[mingoos4294]

I have a Les Paul Studio '60s Tribute and I really want to get some higher gain out of it from my 2P90's. Im very interested in the DLX Plus soapbar. Is it possible to change my P90's to the DLX Plus?

[stymye]

Leslie the king of tone

[DrewAnti1960]

real cool video,

[PhatLarkin]

dude, if it wasn't for the "nantucket sleighride" album, I would not play bass and/or guitar the way I do now. Leslie West & Felix Pappalardi forever.

[gonzoidal]

Cool, I didn't know Leslie West was the inspiration behind DiMarzio pickups but it makes sense.  I called DiMarzio a few years ago to order some parts and talked to this lady who was really nice and had this great New York accent (kinda like Leslie's!). Great company!

[engelbe]

He's like Joe Pesci on acid! I love this guy!!!

[ErnieBallPlayer23]

really cant wait to meet leslie again!

there something about guitarist that i have a real connection with, and what do ya know, they use DiMarzio. leslie always got a good sense of humor!

[Tuscopa]

Wonderfull guitarrist:) Just the guitar, the amp...and the fingers:)

[Davesax1965]

He's a real comedian. Mountain played a gig in Manchester a few years ago, and he had the audience crying with laughter.

[cydonianman]

lol @ "a les paul jr was a tree with a microphone"

[depper]

"Leslie West uses Fast Track 2 Megadrive and custom DiMarzio pickups, DiMarzio straps and cables on his signature Dean guitar, and a right hand crafted from God's elite craftsmen Saint Kick & Saint Ass, best knows as Saints Kick Ass!" :) When it comes to Tone, the West stands Alone.

[shinjiyasuno]

he looks like a fun guy to be around lol

i love the sound he gets in mountain's early days

[Renhjarta]

Hi Larry, really nice video! I've been wondering. Back in the day, Leslie always seemed to prefer P90 pickups. He even had a Flying V with a single P90 in the bridge. I've always thought of his tone as "The P90 tone". How come that he is using full-size humbuckers nowdays?

[LarryDiMarzio]

Hi,

You are right, Leslie's original sound had a lot to do with P90s and Sun PA heads. However, with the introduction of hi-gain amps and custom pickups he gets a sound he likes.

Hope that helps,

Larry DiMarzio

[plantagenant]

I have to say that the tone that Leslie got in those early Mountain days was really memorable. There are loads of flash guitarists around but to have a "tone" is a damned sight harder to achieve.

[LarryDiMarzio]

Hi,

I agree and Leslie could write a hits as well.

Best regards,

Larry

[gabel1337]

Got to love Leslie!

Cool to see you put up these videos of your own Larry!

[LarryDiMarzio]

Thanks, I am having fun. Like I said, Leslie was one of my inspirations and I feel he deserves recognition.

Best regards,

Larry DiMarzio

[Radge89]

Mr.LarryDiMarzio Sir IS THAT REALLY YOU,REALLY REALLY REALLY UUUU???On YOUTUBE?????????

[LarryDiMarzio]

Hi,

YES!YES!YES!

Larry DiMarzio

[Tuscopa]

:):):)

[depper]

Check out Mountain performing under the World Trade Center in the Summer 2001, 30 days before the towers fell... Recorded two songs: Mississippi Queen and Crossroads... both stellar versions!! Enjoy! Check my profile page for links...

[LarryDiMarzio]

Thanks for your video link, Leslie is always great.

Best regards,

Larry DiMarzio

[depper]

Ahh no problem Larry. I had it on CVHS for so long in a closet... it was just too memorable a show to never have it see light again. I just wish I had the knowledge you did to transfer it to youtube without the wigglies, the original is much clearer. Thank you for your truly unique contribution to rock and roll. Peace!

[masshred]

Fukin Funny!!! One cool dude

[guitarman2233]

awesome!!! west is so funny he made a lot of jokes at the concert of went too last month, got to meet him, very nice!

[valentin80]

Awesome clip :)

[shakey64]

great video...always love interviews w/ Leslie. Thx Larry.