The Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit guitarist shows you how to construct effective guitar parts that enhance the song and craft secondary lines and hooks
In this Gibson Gear Guide guitar tone masterclass, Sadler Vaden—first-call session guitarist, producer, songwriter, and Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit band member—demonstrates how to craft guitar parts that enhance a song. He focuses on creating parts that provide a contrast to the main rhythm and transition smoothly between sections.
This masterclass is perfect for those looking to master Americana guitar parts or capture the quintessential Americana electric guitar sound. During the session, Sadler and Dinesh Lekhraj explore an Americana-inspired chord progression. They show you techniques for adding melody lines and secondary hooks that complement the underlying rhythm parts.
Moreover, you’ll gain insight into the guitar techniques Sadler employs in his recordings with Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit. By learning from a professional’s perspective on constructing effective guitar parts, you’ll improve your skills as a rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and lead guitarist.
Sadler Vaden is a celebrated solo artist and songwriter and a GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist with Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit. With a career that began at 18, Sadler has dedicated over two decades to performing live, touring, and recording.
His work, known for its distinctive slide guitar playing and rock ’n’ roll flair, has contributed to the success of well-known bands and emerging artists, and his solo projects, including his second album, “Anybody Out There?”
Check ’em out—Dinesh & Sadler are both using Gibson Falcon amplifiers. Sadler is using a vintage Gibson SG, and Dinesh is using a Gibson Custom Color Series Les Paul Standard 50s Plain Top in Pelham Blue.
