Jared James Nichols – blues techniques with no pick

Learn the story of why Jared James Nichols plays guitar without a pick - not that anyone needs a reason of course! In this excerpt from our Jared James Nichols guitar tone masterclass, Jared also talks about his guitar influences and the secret to perfect touch when using your fingers to play guitar. Watch the FULL video HERE:    • Jared James Nichols on His WILD Vintage Le...   ▶ Guitars used: Shop all Epiphone artist guitars including the Jared James Nichols signature models HERE: https://bit.ly/49KAZjW Dinesh is using a Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s P-90: https://bit.ly/4a3Gfin ▶ Amps used: Dinesh is using a MESA/Boogie Badlander 50 Head: https://bit.ly/4c8XvVc And a MESA/Boogie Horizontal Rectifier 2x12 cabinet: https://bit.ly/3wKT0QJ In this excerpt from the full Jared James Nichols Guitar Tone Masterclass video, watch as Jared James Nichols explains how he came to play without a plectrum and watch the full video where he shows us the secret to his bending techniques and discusses two VERY UNIQUE vintage Les Paul guitars, including one called “Dorothy” that survived a tornado. Did you know Jared James Nichols is actually a left-handed guitar player? Ever wanted to know why he chose fingerstyle guitar playing and chose to play guitar without a plectrum? In this video, Nichols shares the genesis of his unique playing style and why he prefers the feel of the strings underneath his picking hand instead of using a plectrum! Nichols recounts his initial struggle with the pick and why he couldn’t really connect with it. Inspired by legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, he initially attempted to conform, using heavy picks to mimic his heroes—we even got him to use a plectrum! However, faced with a gig and no pick in hand, Nichols embraced his natural inclination towards fingerstyle playing, and the rest, as they say, is history! This is how Jared James Nichols gets his signature sound that blends the percussive power of the thumb with the melodic agility of the fingers, allowing for a dynamic range of expressions from soft, nuanced touches to roaring, aggressive attacks that really provide a more “personal” feel and sound. Join us as Jared James Nichols invites us into his world of fingerstyle playing, proving that when it comes to music—there are no rules! #jaredjamesnichols 📼 Related Videos To Watch Next: ▶ The Jared James Nichols Tone Masterclass:    • Jared James Nichols on His WILD Vintage Le...   ▶Watch the Joe Bonamassa Guitar Tone Masterclass:    • Joe Bonamassa Tone Masterclass: Advice For...   ▶ How to buy a Les Paul guitar:    • Official Gibson Les Paul Buyers Guide 2026...   ▶ Is an Epiphone Les Paul "best" for you?:    • "BEST" Epiphone Les Paul For YOU in 2026? ...   Learn to play with Gibson App - Interactive Lessons with Real-Time Feedback, New Songs Added Every Week, a Digital Amp (iOS only), and Personal Guides from the Best Guitarists in the World: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonApp Subscribe to the Official Gibson Gear Guide:    / @gibson   📩 Get Gibson guitar news before ANYONE else: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonNEWS 📱Follow Us On Social Media For Early Access To Product News ▶ https://www.X.com/gibsonguitar ▶   / gibsonguitar   ▶   / gibson   Learn to play with Gibson App - Interactive Lessons with Real-Time Feedback, New Songs Added Every Week, a Digital Amp (iOS only), and Personal Guides from the Best Guitarists in the World: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonApp 📹 Follow our other channels! Official Epiphone:    / @officialepiphone   Official Mesa Boogie:    / @mesaboogie   Official Gibson TV:    / @gibsonguitar   Official Kramer Guitars:    / @kramerguitarsusa   Official KRK Music:    / @krksystems   🛒 Shop Gibson Brands: Shop Gibson: https://www.gibson.com/ Shop Epiphone: https://www.epiphone.com/ Shop Mesa Boogie: https://www.mesaboogie.com/ Shop Kramer: https://www.kramerguitars.com/ Shop Maestro pedals: https://www.maestroelectronics.com/ Shop KRK Systems: https://www.krkmusic.com/ More info on Steinberger: https://www.steinberger.com/ ABOUT GIBSON GEAR GUIDE: Welcome to Gibson Gear Guide – the official YouTube channel made by gearheads, for gearheads. Get first access to our latest guitars, basses, amps, pedals, and pro-audio gear. Watch equipment reviews, exclusive artist interviews and performances, deep dives into the history of the world’s most iconic guitars, and more. #gibson #GibsonGearGuide Video Production by Bolo Brothers Creative