“How did I not notice that before?” Rick Beato shares the secrets he's learned sitting next to David Gilmour, Neal Schon and other guitar greats

How Did I Not Notice That Before? Rick Beato Shares Guitar Secrets

YouTube star Rick Beato has had the rare chance to learn from guitar legends by sitting just inches away as they reveal their tone and technique secrets. Imagine your guitar heroes answering all your questions while you observe every detail of their playing on key instruments, amps, and effects.

Beato’s interviews cover a vast range of players across genres and generations, including David Gilmour, Billy Strings, Derek Trucks, Brian May, John Fogerty, George Benson, Matteo Mancuso, Al Di Meola, Tommy Emmanuel, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Mateus Asato, Pat Metheny, Steve Lukather, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt, and Neal Schon.

Insights from Sitting Close to Legends

Although Beato seldom performs live, he recently made a rare appearance in San Francisco, where he shared his experiences in a Guitar Player Presents session. One highlight was sitting near David Gilmour, witnessing the icon’s authentic sound firsthand.

“Sitting down with Gilmour was unbelievable because he played through all the original gear that he used on all these famous records,” Beato recalls. “When you hear that Binson Echorec and he’s using his whammy bar and everything it sounds so pristine. He was playing through like five different amplifiers set up right near me.”

Beato adds, “I sat two feet away from Gilmour, and when I watched David play I realized that he’s got massively big fingers.”

Author’s Summary

Rick Beato’s close encounters with guitar greats reveal unique details about their gear, technique, and physical playing style, deepening the understanding of their musical magic.

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Guitar Player Guitar Player — 2025-11-06

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