I'm Your Captain (tutorial) - cover by Tonedr

[blackfish590]

In your professional opinion, what guitar would you use now to best simulate that sound. Given Fender, or Gibson as the popular choices.? Thanks Guys

[tonedr]

my vote would be for a humbucker guitar of some kind to get the fat warmer sound - keep rocking!

dale

[blackfish590]

what guitar is that? is that what Mark used in the song?

[tonedr]

it's a Collings 360...i'm not sure what he used on the original track - seems like he played a lot of humbucker guitars.

[afro20man]

@blackfish590 Im pretty sure he played a messenger made by musicraft...it was hollow bodied and he covered the f-holes with duct tape...it had an aluminum neck...search on google and you can see what it looks like...like I said I think he used the messenger to record this track and he definitely used the messenger when playing live

[tonedr]

the guitar is a Collings 360....it is not what MF used - thanks for giving your time to check this out!

dale

[mcortesebrt]

tHIS IS THE BEST OF THE WEB, AN OPEN WINDOW ON THE WORLD.

THANK YOUFOR YOUR LITTLE TRIBUTE TO THE KNOWLEDGE.

I APPRECIATE TO MUCH .

MICHELE CORTESE -iTALY

[tonedr]

thanks for your kind post....all the best with your music!

dale

[SuperEdwin0]

thank you Tonedr ! I enjoyed learning your video. more power and more video please!

[tonedr]

thanks for your kind post and i wish you all the best with your music!

dale

[antlovesmel]

Very good job and great tutorial. Really enjoyed it.

[tonedr]

i appreciate you checking it out and all the best with your music!

dale

[ThraceKelsick]

Great tutorial man thanks

[tonedr]

i appreciate you checking it out.....all the best with your playing!

dale

[abelltiger]

Great stuff. Always loved this song. Thanks for the lessons, insights.

[tonedr]

thanks for checking it out & I appreciate the kind post - all the best with your music!

dale

[dlshood]

I love this song and am determined to learn it. The only problem is I can not see some of the strings and notes being played. A close up would be very helpful. I am new to playing guitar and need all the help I can get! Thanks for posting this video.

[tonedr]

hope you enjoy working it up....all the best with your music!

[frankenz1]

This is great, thank you!

[tonedr]

sure appreciate you watching - all the best with your music!!

dale

[ellietan1]

Cool ...played that when it first came out.....Awesome.....vid...Lew Charles...on you tube

[tonedr]

Hello friend - sure appreciate you watching! All the best with your music,

dale

[javiland]

TY man..!

[tonedr]

thanks for watching!

[utopiaharley]

Greatness!

[tonedr]

haha - thanks for watching!!

dale

[IMUSTBREAKU82]

Great Job!!! Very clear and well explained!

[tonedr]

thanks so much for watching!

dale

[jefsmat]

hi, im trying to learn this song . could you show more explicitly how to play the main riff? im just starting out and would really appreciate it.

[tonedr]

feel free to shoot me a message - thanks for watching!

[Flashbakable]

Thank you for the great instructional Vid !

[tonedr]

thanks so much for watching!

peace,

dale

[Mooseboy08]

Hey, this is really nice instruction! I was looking for something clear, coherent, and accurate for one of my friends, and this fits the ticket.

Thanks much!

[tonedr]

appreciate the kind feedback.....thanks for watching!

[MrGuest2u]

Excellent. I love Grand Funk. As you know sheet music and accurate tablature is very hard to find for their songs. I really appreciate the lesson.

[tonedr]

I appreciate you watching & thanks for your kind post!

keep rockin,

dale

[rgtrtw]

Great job. Love the detail you go into. Please do other Grand Funk songs.

[tonedr]

thanks for wtaching - i'd like to cover some more GFR and i appreciate your suggestion - all the best with your music!

dale

[gr8fullife]

@tonedr dude, thanks so much for this post , very helpful for playing one of my favorite songs, u rock!

[tonedr]

thanks for taking your time to watch - all the best with your music and keep rockin!

dale

[BlarneyStone1]

Great!

[tonedr]

Thanks for watching!

[haldavis1000]

,Last time it was Southcity Midnight Lady, this time Closer to Home. I wish you had a video for ever song I want to cover they save me hours of time. Your a great player and teacher . Going to try this one out on my next gig. Thank you for taking the time to do this for everyone.

[tonedr]

thank you for taking your time to check out the video - i hope you enjoyed working it up and it should be a great tune for your band! All the best with your music,

dale

[gll1954]

Great job, you wouldn't happen to have tabs of the solo ? I keep getting lost somewhere in there

[tonedr]

thanks for taking your time to watch - i apologize but i do not have tab. All the best with your music!

dale

[h3r3t1c]

dude i kinda think u look like David Gilmore. Also great tutorial

[tonedr]

lol - i've hear that before but never be accused of playing like him and rightly so!! Thanks for your kind post and for watching,

dale

[TonyKmett]

Nice one bro! That one takes me way back, and it stands the test of time. Nice job. I'm having fun with this. Listen to the video and play along!

[tonedr]

Good just stays good doesn't it! Appreciate the kind post - all the best with your music,

dale

[wgt1953]

Thanks very much for the lesson. I'm from Michigan and used to listen to GFR a lot... it was hard not to! Your lessons are always very well done. Thanks so much for taking the time to post them.

[tonedr]

i listened to them a lot as well - i can remember the album covers we had - now that dates me!!! Sure appreciate your kind post - all the best with your music,

dale

[MegaSilverBlood]

Oh man, thank you so much, i´m 17 and i´m from Mexico, ever since i started to listen to GFR i wanted to learn this song, GFR is one of the bands that made me wanted to learn how to play the guitar. (sorry for any mistakes on my english)

[tonedr]

thanks for checking out the video and i appreciate your kind message! I wish you all the best with your music - your friend,

dale

[denman1953]

Dale, that was wonderful! Grew up listening to GFR and this is one of the 1st "rock" songs I learned, lol. What a classic! Hope you & your family had a wonderful Christmas, and best wishes for a happy, healthy New Year!

Denny

[tonedr]

hello Denny - appreciate the kinds and i hope you guys are having a great relaxing holiday season! Thanks for your friendship and for sharing music with me this year - all the best in the year to come sir!

dale

[whitato1]

This was the very first song I learned doing more than just strumming! I thought I had become a guitar god. But it is an easy song that still sounds good. I like your sound set up on this too. Finally, great flame top on your axe! I can't tell from the video, is it bookended?

[tonedr]

it is bookmatched - i've really enjoyed the guitar, it has a great snap to it. Thanks for taking your time to listen and all the best with your music!

dale

[craigzg3]

Could you be a bit more elaborate about the strumming pattern during the main riff. I would appreciate it.

Thanks for a great lesson as it is.

[tonedr]

don't know what to say - the video is posted. Feel free to contact me with PM - thanks for watching

[dzjc01]

Outstanding! Have a great Christmas!

Dale

[tonedr]

thanks for watching - Merry Christmas!

dale

[tonealicious]

Just awesome tune and playing again. Merry Xmas Dale and thx for another great lesson.

[tonedr]

Merry Christmas - hope the coming year is a great one! Thanks for sharing music - your friend,

dale

[kcuhcsniknej]

wow, thanks! First album I ever bought was, We're an American Band, and I still have it. Grand Funk was my favorite band for years, (until I seriously discovered the Stones) You Rock Dale! My fingers are gonna bleed working this out. Merry Christmas!

[tonedr]

i enjoyed reading your post! i'm with you - i go WAY back with this great band - Merry Christmas to you and your family!

dale

[MartinGuitarLover1]

Merry Xmas Dale

[tonedr]

Merry Christmas to you sir & i hope the New Year is great and music filled!

your friend,

dale

[thewaddz]

Hi Dale, I've been watching all of your videos and you are the bomb! You make it so simple! You've got a big fan in me!

GOD bless and Merry Christmas!

Scott D.

[tonedr]

hello Scott, and thanks so much for your kind words! I hope you and your family have a terrific Christmas as well!

peace,

dale

[skipplet]

This was one of the first songs I ever learned to play on guitar. Good stuff.

[tonedr]

that's great! Hope all is good, your friend,

dale

[bkpenta]

Dale your lessons are a true inspiration! How do you get the time to do them? Thanks for posting them.

Cheers

Bruce

[tonedr]

Hello Bruce - sure appreciate you kind post....hope you and your gang and are all doing well - your friend,

dale

[mrfredguitar]

Dale Great lesson thanks for all the time you put into these lessons for us

[tonedr]

thanks for taking your time to stop by - hope this finds you well sir!

dale

[jrsn2cars]

Being from Michigan, I am a big GFR fan! If this band isn't hall of fame worthy then no one is, IMO.

Great lesson Dale! Excuse me, I need to go turn my amp up to 11!! Thanks a bunch!!

John

[tonedr]

lol - but why not just make 10 louder?? Sure appreciate you watching sir - great band and i agree they should be in the Rock Hall.....all that sound with 3 guys and what great tunes they gave us. Hope all is good, your friend,

dale

[AerosmithVault]

i want tht guitar...how much u wnt for it lol ko , what brand is it ,great lesson as usual , very clear

[mattb4rd]

That's a Collings 360.

[AerosmithVault]

@mattb4rd why thank you man , merry christmas

[tonedr]

appreciate you watching - mattb4rd is so right! Hope all is good my friend!

dale

[poolph01]

Ah!!! loved it... and those minis sound great!!! peace PJ

[tonedr]

sure appreciate you taking your time - hope all is good sir!

dale

[loveguitars]

Excellent 5 Stars

[tonedr]

sure appreciate that! Hope all is good sir, your friend,

dale

[classicrock1956]

Dale. Great lesson--again. I am beginning to think that you and I listened to the same radio station back during our youth. Still can not understand why GFR is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame while ABBA and Madonna are. Are you going to do "Foot Stompin' Music" next???? Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[tonedr]

aren't you glad we grew up when we did!! I so agree with your post - maybe i'm just not in the game but i never considered ABBA rock - isn't it called the R & R Hall of Fame - i'm with you bro - just don't get it - what is the criteria i wonder.

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well sir!

[cheezyridr]

wow! i had no idea! i just learned something. that's a travesty!

hey, great lesson btw, awesome choice.

[tonedr]

thanks for watching - all the best!

dale

[mattb4rd]

C add 2? You sure that's not a C add 9?

Always enjoy your videos, tonedr, please keep 'em coming!

[tonedr]

i appreciate you watching - hope all is good! Your friend,

dale

[cooley23]

Once again, great Lesson! Have a Merry Christmas Dale!!

[tonedr]

Hope your Christmas is great for you and your family! Your friend,

dale

[elevn7]

wow.. brings me back to the late 70's , sitting in the back of my van with my friends and jamming on this with our acoustics.

I never did manage to the learn the whole song but I can now. ;)

Thanks Dale and Merry Christmas!

[tonedr]

does go back a day or two doesn't it! Thanks for your kind post and Merry Christmas to you as well sir,

dale