The Guitar Learner

What does inspire me beside guitar playing and songs? Of course it’s movies. This movies is just one of many of them.

“It Might Get Loud” (2008) is a documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim that explores the personal and musical journeys of three legendary guitarists from different generations and genres:

Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) – representing classic rock and blues-based hard rock.

The Edge (U2) – known for his innovative use of effects and ambient soundscapes.

Jack White (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs) – rooted in raw blues, garage rock, and DIY ethos.

The film brings the three guitarists together in one room to talk, jam, and share stories about how they discovered the guitar, their influences, songwriting processes, and unique playing styles. It blends interviews, archival footage, and intimate solo segments where each musician reflects on their early days, iconic riffs, and philosophies on music. The film culminates in a jam session where the trio plays together, notably performing songs like “The Weight” by The Band.

check my complete list on Benable Musical movies inspire me so much

This movies has complete good stuff from their Personal connections to the guitar those guided them to he evolution of tone and technique couses Contrasts between their style and approach plus the emotional power and cultural impact of the electric guitar. It’s reflective, passionate, and inspiring for musicians and music lovers alike.Though they come from different eras and sounds, Page, The Edge, and White share a deep emotional connection to the guitar. “It Might Get Loud” celebrates the instrument’s ability to express identity, rebellion, and soul. You would not regretted it.

PRS SE Custom 24, yes, before we talk about my , let’s check this stuff. This kind of questions happen all the time since USA guitars built their lineups overseas. People tend to underestimate the built quality of factories in developing countries because of poor quality control and cheap parts, even the risk of being stolen and sold illegally which would cost a big loss for company brand and products.

First doubt went to Japanese guitars compared to US made, but Japan guitars fought back with even better qualities. years after that, the doubt went move to china, Korea and Indonesia. There are so many minor details which showed that the overseas productions is just crap with muddy pickups, unfinished neck and poor fret crowning etc. and people started to think that it’s just blind brand developments with profit oriented only.

BUT, I think Paul Reed Smith guitars made a big difference here. I just got one of its series, the PRS SE custom 24 guitar Amber Fade limited edition and it’s just like Paul said:

“It looks good, it plays good, and it sounds good”

i thought it was a overly bold statement but now i get it

PRS SE Ltd Edition Custom 24 Amber Fade has nice finish, the glossy one, great color. The knobs work smooth and fine (although it’s too slippery for me 😀 ) the bridge, saddles and nut are great, it is set for the 0.09 – 0.46 strings gauge so it plays like butter, great precision and craftsmanship

i made the sound check:

and it sounds great!

one positive thing after another is, the PRS SE keep their high standards since their Korean made… i fell the same vibes with the early PRS SE model made in korea

and definitely it pushes away my thoughts in doubting the “made in Indonesia” guitars. this guitar is worth to collect.