Get ready to rock out this Thanksgiving Day (November 23) with none other than electrical guitar legend Neil Young and his new video, Mean Peace. In this epic video, Young takes on The Star-Spangled Banner solo, delivering an electrifying performance that will remind you of Jimi Hendrix’s iconic Woodstock rendition of the same tune.
Armed with his famous 1953 Gibson Les Paul, affectionately known as Old Black, Young unleashes a performance that is quintessentially Young-ian, filled with raw power and intensity that will leave you breathless. As the video concludes, you can almost feel the guitar amps sizzling from the sheer force of Young’s performance.
According to Young’s longtime tech, Larry Cragg, the sheer intensity of Young’s performance is no surprise, considering his unique guitar amp setup, which includes a hot-rodded 1959 tweed Fender Deluxe that runs so hot, high-powered fans are needed to prevent it from “exploding.”
While the video may not focus on Young himself, it does provide an inside look at his iconic pedalboard – complete with an intriguing “ugly button” that Young uses to take his performance to the next level.
Young’s guitar, Old Black, is just as legendary, with a unique setup that includes a Firebird pickup at the bridge, contributing to the unmistakable sound that is distinctly Young.
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