Ricky Skaggs’ Telecaster Masterclass on "I’m Tired." - Lesson cover art

Ricky Skaggs’ Telecaster Masterclass on "I’m Tired." - Lesson

Ricky Skaggs’ Telecaster Masterclass on "I’m Tired." - Lesson

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Ricky Skaggs is mostly known for his mandolin and bluegrass chops, but on “I’m Tired,” he rips a Telecaster solo that deserves a spot in the Tele Hall of Fame.
In this video, we break down the legendary Tele/B-Bender solo from his 1987 tune “I’m Tired,” a Ray Price/Mell Tillis shuffle, that blends Bluegrass, Honky Tonk, and hardcore twang.
I breakdown the solo, and show you why it works so well, the phrasing, the pedal steel illusions, and how Skaggs used the B-bender as an essential part of his electric guitar style.

Ricky playing the tune on the Opry in 1987
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGUg2AqpkAw

Full ACL performance from 1987
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJho_B-r1aw&t=1595s

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