How Reggie Young Reshaped Merle Haggard’s Sound with a Strat
Ask Zac27 Jun 2025

How Reggie Young Reshaped Merle Haggard’s Sound with a Strat

Reggie Young may be one of the most recorded guitarists in history—but did you know he played a 1957 Stratocaster on Merle Haggard’s Back to the Barrooms album? In this video, we dig into Reggie's tasteful, understated Strat work that helped shape the tone and feel of one of Haggard’s most emotional and booze-soaked records. We'll talk about: The tone Reggie got from his Strat How his playing elevated tracks like “Makeup & Faded Blue Jeans” “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink,” ...

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Lou Toomey Interview (Brooks & Dunn, Keith Whitley, Faith Hill)

Lou Toomey Interview (Brooks & Dunn, Keith Whitley, Faith Hill)

Today we sit down with Lou Toomey, one of the most successful and enduring road guitarists in Country Music. In this conversation, Lou walks us through his unbelievable first pro gig as Keith Whitley...

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How I Ended Up Playing on Brad Paisley’s Snow Globe Town (and the Tonight Show!)

How I Ended Up Playing on Brad Paisley’s Snow Globe Town (and the Tonight Show!)

This year has been one for the books. In this video, I’m sharing the unbelievable story of how I ended up performing on Brad Paisley’s new Christmas album, Snow Globe Town, and the fun we had in the s...

25 Nov 202517min

Early ’60s Telecasters: What Changed & Who Made Them Famous

Early ’60s Telecasters: What Changed & Who Made Them Famous

Early ’60s Fender Telecasters are legendary, but what really changed between 1959 and 1964? From rosewood “slab boards” and “veneers” to pickguard and hardware tweaks, we break down the details that s...

18 Nov 202519min

Tele Gumbo: String Stretching, Bridge Covers, Book Review & Gig-Ready Gear

Tele Gumbo: String Stretching, Bridge Covers, Book Review & Gig-Ready Gear

In this week’s Ask Zac, I’m cooking up a little Tele Gumbo, as today’s show is a mix of guitar talk, gear love, and practical tips: A better way to stretch your strings, one that keeps your tuning st...

11 Nov 202514min

The Tour From Hell: My First Time on the Road

The Tour From Hell: My First Time on the Road

When you’re young and dreaming about hitting the road, touring sounds like the ultimate adventure, until you actually do it. In this episode, I look back on my first tour experience with the long dri...

4 Nov 202533min

Telecaster Bridge Shootout! 3-Saddle vs 6-Saddle on My 1957 Esquire

Telecaster Bridge Shootout! 3-Saddle vs 6-Saddle on My 1957 Esquire

In this episode of Ask Zac, I put my 1957 Fender Esquire through a true bridge showdown, comparing the classic 3-saddle setup that defined early Tele tone with a modern 6-saddle bridge known for bette...

21 Okt 202519min

Those Infamous Fender F-Tuners (1967 – 1981)

Those Infamous Fender F-Tuners (1967 – 1981)

From 1967 through 1981, Fender used the now-infamous F-stamped tuners on many Telecasters, Stratocasters, and the majority of their product line. For some players, they’re a charming piece of CBS-era ...

14 Okt 202521min

Everything You Wanted To Know About Bigsby-Equipped Fender Telecasters

Everything You Wanted To Know About Bigsby-Equipped Fender Telecasters

The Telecaster is known for its twang and simplicity—but add a Bigsby, and it becomes something completely different. In this video, I explore the history of Bigsby-equipped Telecasters, from Paul Big...

7 Okt 202534min

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