Dude, I hope this channel really blows up! Excellent instruction. The hand-written tabs are straight forward and remind me of my favorite guitar teacher from back in the 90s! I’m making a point of watching and liking every video you produce. Keep up the great work, brother!
Thank you so much! I am going for the vintage lesson teaching style. But honestly that’s the way I know how so it’s for real. Haha. I really appreciate your feedback and support.
Came upon your site a few weeks back and I’m really enjoying the content. The VH stuff is great along with all your guitar, gear and amps that you showcase. Keep it coming👍
Hi Marty, this is the other baddest song besides Mean Streets especially Dave's intro screams. It sure is a workout for your fingers when your not used to it, ouch, lol.
The start of each cycle is 5 chugs, then 4 chugs. Happens each time. Playing with drums helps keep you on time. This riff is simple, but one of VH's masterpieces. Really enjoy your channel!!
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker Sorry, but he's correct. Each 4 bar pattern starts with 5 chugs, then 4 chugs on the next 4 bars, then 5 chugs again. Each chorus in the song also starts with 5, then 4. If you use TH-cam's playback speed to slow it down, it's easier to count.
All lessons show it with the first three chords being played as barre chords, but in all live video's I see Edward playing the second and third chord differently...
Hey Marty! So on the verse riff he starts on the c then to d then back to the c listen to the isolated track other than that well done ! Wondered if you read the 2nd uncle Robbie story on the squire revamp comments
You are taking off my friend! If you have time check out Dawn R she has a video of her band Electroglide well it's just the music but it sounds live it's awsome some old school shred alot of different parts 😀 she is inventing her own guitar line! If you like it and I absolutely love it share it .rock like that don't exist anymore thanks and rock on!
@@robbiestingle7640 ok cool thank you for sharing. I need to check it out. So far so good, the channel is doing well. I am glad people like the content so far!
one question -- what's your delay setting? I always have a difficult time getting the right early VH slap delay sound. Insult to injury is I have the MXR EP-103 Echoplex pedal and can't just get the sound right. Any suggestions?
Live I run mono. Usually like 385 ms 20% mix. Feedback around 25% Stereo Fractal AX8 varies. 365-385 ms left. 525-650 ms right. 12-14% mix left. 7-9% right. 20% feedback.
Excellent lesson! Really like that you explain what’s going on and a little theory too. Just enough to help make sense. Watched several of your videos now and finally subbed. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks man! I have tried hard for years to find what I think is as close as possible. So much of it is rolling back and the way you fret the notes. It's a feel. Not bragging or saying I'm any better than anyone else. But you have to really massage the tone and feel it under your fingers. 😎🤟🏻🎵🎵🎵
Damn Rite on a SATURDAY NIGHT IT HELPS!You know how to make it easy to understand, cause of the things you say while your playing and showing.I don't know what it is Marty,but you have IT! HAHA.For real,I think what it is,is that you don't assume that much.Alot of cats that teach move to fast without realizing it.I think,but what do I know?Thanks alot Marty.Like Lotorc says,I hope your channel blows up too my friend.
Thanks man! I teach the way I like to learn so I am glad it is resonating with a lot of folks. I appreciate you and am very happy you are getting some good info from these videos. Have a great weekend. 😎🤟🏻
Oh darn. Another excellent Van Halen lesson on one of my favourite Van Halen songs of all time! What a way to start the weekend! This is fantastic! Again, your playing and tone are really spot-on, and the instruction is extremely helpful. That blue Kramer guitar is a beaut! Thanks for this. Cheers! 🤘
You are a great teacher! This breakdown is so cool. I have always loved this song and I actually saw them play it live in Birmingham, Alabama in January 1984. One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.
I love this song so much and am trying to learn it. Have watched quite a few instructionals and this one by far has been the easiest to comprehend for me. Thank you so much Marty. You're awesome
Just doing some double-tapping on my keyboard and found you, Marty5150. (SUB'D) Really enjoying your instructionals concerning VH. Learning a LOT from you, Kind Sir. QUESTION: Could you provide a brief overview concerning VH tone and how to dial it in for the rest of us? THANK YOU!
That pre-chorus is split between 3/4 and 4/4 timing by measure that's the reason it's so weird to play. You can tell by Alex's drums, if you listen to the album he hits the snare on count 1 & 2 of each measure (except the first one)where he only plays on count 2. Love your channel Marty and watch it constantly.
As a drummer, I never played with a guitar player who played it “right”… so it was always tricky to land on the beat… & keep it in the right place, cause I would be so infatuated with that magic guitar part & lost in it… and of course Eddie leaves out a beat here & there & always lands on his feet.
Just found the channel and watched several videos, good content! What guitar stands do you use and trust for not eating away at the guitar finish? I have a Fender bass from 2012 that has signs of something eating into it where it meets my "Ultra" stand with the yellow tubing.
Was watching a video of Satchel play this the other day, and watching him play the beginning - I'm thinking ummm... I think hes playing it wrong - turns out it is. Thanks for the great lesson !
Another killer vid, Marty, and a lot of fun! Man your channel is just too cool. The guitars and gear. And you are a MONSTER player. You've just got the EVH thing going. Great tone. Great feel and chording. And you are a heck of a teacher too, with great mannerisms. I don't see how this channel can't blow up big. Keep on rockin' Brother, and have a great week-end!
Just kind of stumbled across this page I saw them at 78 Texas Jam and they just blew everybody off the stage never learned how to play any Van Halen because all my friends were trying to learn eruption you know how oversaturation has a tendency to turn you off at 13 you can probably relate!"like when everybody was playing Freebird? Don't get me wrong always been a Van Halen fan it's just taking this long for me to feel like learning any of the material hope your page blows up good luck bro and looking forward to dig into the rest of your content appreciate you
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it and am thankful you stopped by. I’m trying to add content weekly that everyone will enjoy. I know what you mean about over saturated. Hysteria came out when I graduated and it took me 4 years to stomach analyzing the guitar production and to appreciate it. Lol.
The other Van Halen song I like was Mean Streets, and Sammy era was Judgement Day Live. Here’s the link to the Live Version that I LOVE. th-cam.com/video/YERXSod_2bs/w-d-xo.html
Hey buddy remember I commented that you and I are about the same level with working on guitars? Well, we are definitely not same level playing them lol. You're 👍great and this is an excellent lesson! Eddie is an inspiration for me as well, not just as a guitarist but also with the guitar mods and dreaming in general. Thanks and you take care
Hi Marty, love your channel, learned a lot from you. Quick question: Just listened to the “isolated” track at half speed; I hear a single “chug” on the low E string, pedaled before the C chord and again before the D. Yes/No? And…..it also sounds to me that on the 3rd (or maybe the 4th “go round”), he missed it! What do you think? Either way, the lesson’s still one of the best out there!
One suggestion: When you were demonstrating the section just off of the intro, in my head, I had a tough time determining where "one" is. If you could (lightly) count into those sections before playing them, I think it would give a better picture of where we are in the beat.
This is A1 Marty - that pre chorus section has always proved to be a rascal ( was it Al or Ed That came up with it ???) . Any way fabulous lesson and great detail too - and your personality shines through with a "you can do this too " attitude. Well done . Love the tone - is it your axe FX ? ... What tune next I wonder ?? , So this is love , Girl gone bad , Hear about it later , 5150 ???
I just got my 2nd Kramer Beretta Special in the mail (had to send the 1st one back to GC). I always dug this song, man. I need to get the Beretta tuned up, minor setup, and clip the cap on the volume pot and get to it! Nice breakdown of Ed's styles and influences, man.
Thanks a lot! The Special really is an awesome little guitar. Does need a little setup work but it’s easy and it is a real burner! Thanks for the compliment and support man. 😎
Thanks for this excellent lesson! That's one of the vh songs i always tried to learn but never got that verse part right. You explained it very well, thank you and please continue!
Nice job brotha 👍 you always find the little details that I seem never to have heard lol.. I. Been playing this stuff for years wrong lol.. Keep it up brother! I have to check you out next time you play live.. I'm your neighbor here in Nashville.. great town!! 🤘
Great lesson, I’ve learned bits and pieces in the past. Now you’ve inspired me to learn it the right way. The way you teach is so much better than others. I appreciate how you talk about the thought behind the writing and how things connect. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! For TH-cam I run a Fractal AX8 with a Friedman BE Sim and vintage 4x12 impulse response. It sounds just like my real Friedman, it’s crazy! Except I can run in stereo and it makes it easy to capture for these videos. I add delay and reverb in post just so I can control it more in the mix. Thank you so much for watching and the comment. 😎🤟🏻
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker th ks for the info! I think the axe is really the king of the modelers yes and the axe 2 / ax8 still can hold up with the 3. i got one too but would never guess you used that one here😃😳😳
I'm playing catch-up on your videos, I'm a dedicated fan of your channel, GREAT F-ING STUFF MAN, NOW I gotta tell you I been playing this song wrong for 30 yrs, thank you so much for the correct way, LOVE your channel brother keep up the great instruction, thank you Marty 🤘
Just happened upon your channel - subscribed immediately! Really great content with awesome instruction. Love the sincerity and honesty...killer talent and tone as well. Keep it up brother!
This is GREAT!! My FIRST concert with my DAD way back in 1981[fair warning tour]was Van Halen!! I was fascinated with Eddie"s guitar AMAZING!! I was 14 and had seen some guitar jamming before from family and tv and such but EDDIE WAS AT ANOTHER LEVEL! Now I play the crap out of my guitars-he was a true inspiration!!
Wonderful tutorial, can't wait to start learning it. VH opened with this when I saw them in 97, it was just a joy. One of the best concerts I've ever been to.
Yeh, it’s pretty basic man. I use a Fractal AX8 in to a focusrite scarlett 2 channel interface. And record in to pro tools. Any DAW will work. I am using a Friedman BE sim they have in there but have tweaked the gain and eq a little. I run a vintage Celestion 4x12 impulse response that came loaded with the Fractal. (There’s tons of them in there). I mess around with the proximity settings in the cabinet section to give it a fuller sound. Sounds complicated but it’s not really. But that’s it. I do this for direct recording. And gigs that I run without amps.
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker great tone! Is there a reason why you are using the Freidman amp sim in the DAW? I thought Fractal AX8 had better amp sims. Sorry for the questions but I’m desperately trying to get better tone from my own rig.
@@guitarsolocholo4816 I am using the amp sim within the fractal. I record into pro tools. Mix and then use that audio with my videos. I just use pro tools to capture the fractal and sync video and audio.
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker ah! Awesome! Carry on making great Van Halen vids. Eddie was the greatest and you are paying great homage to his work. Can never have enough Van Halen dissection.
Cool. The Helix is a great system. Yeh, it’s fun to fiddle around with settings and dial it in. Pretty much, A nice gain with proper breakup and mid range with a dab of reverb and delay gets you close. So much is in articulation … that’s where we struggle as mortals. Lol.
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker So true. At 55 it’s fun discovering what I used to be able to do (a little easier finger wise) when I was younger. Though now my equipment is better.
Perhaps. I’m not going for 100% perfection, I’m showing how to play the tune and learn from it. The techniques and theory behind it. The tones and little tricks people may not know about. I appreciate your comment but Truthfully I’m not EVH by any stretch and I think only he could really demo it perfectly and he probably wouldn’t even remember how he is it if he were here. Haha. But thanks for the comment man. ☮️
One of My favorite songs. I’m an Absolute Beginner and it’s going to take Me years to learn. Only problem is I don’t have years as I’m suffering from Stage 4 Inoperable Double Lung Cancer. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to learn how to read music but to Me it was like learning Hieroglyphics. As I never could understand them.
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker Thank You I Appreciate It. I’m well it’s just I’m suffering from Stage 4 Inoperable Double Lung Cancer. I have My good days and My Bad days. I can only watch TH-cam for so long and that gets boring and I can watch movies and that gets boring. So as You can see it gets boring. I wish I could still work but I’m 100% disabled due to My breathing difficulties. I get winded very easily when walking a very short distance. Sometimes that’s back and forth to the kitchen for like a glass of tea or a snack (Chips, cookies, and or a sandwich).
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker I also use Cannabis Oil to help with the Cancer. And whenever My lungs allow it I smoke a joint or 2. I can’t use bongs or Dabs as it’s way to much smoke intake and My lungs won’t allow it. Now joints are perfect for Me.
@@vestel777 hang in there man. Guitar of course is a great way to find peace and there is always something new to discover. From playing, collecting, building … etc etc!
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker Here recently I’ve been watching TH-cam videos of the Harley Benton Guitar Kit Builds and they’re interesting to watch. I personally love the PRS & Les Paul Kits. There’s one of the kits that was an Eddie Van Halen Inspired PRS. Here’s the link to the video. th-cam.com/video/B0b4ha2_6xo/w-d-xo.html
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Dude, I hope this channel really blows up! Excellent instruction. The hand-written tabs are straight forward and remind me of my favorite guitar teacher from back in the 90s! I’m making a point of watching and liking every video you produce. Keep up the great work, brother!
Thank you so much! I am going for the vintage lesson teaching style. But honestly that’s the way I know how so it’s for real. Haha. I really appreciate your feedback and support.
Came upon your site a few weeks back and I’m really enjoying the content. The VH stuff is great along with all your guitar, gear and amps that you showcase. Keep it coming👍
Thanks man! I appreciate the support. 😎🥂
Hi Marty, this is the other baddest song besides Mean Streets especially Dave's intro screams. It sure is a workout for your fingers when your not used to it, ouch, lol.
Marty's a pro.. I love his videos
The start of each cycle is 5 chugs, then 4 chugs. Happens each time. Playing with drums helps keep you on time. This riff is simple, but one of VH's masterpieces. Really enjoy your channel!!
Intro is 5 and syncopated different first pass. It’s weird lol. Then it “straightens” out when Al joins in.
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker Sorry, but he's correct. Each 4 bar pattern starts with 5 chugs, then 4 chugs on the next 4 bars, then 5 chugs again.
Each chorus in the song also starts with 5, then 4.
If you use TH-cam's playback speed to slow it down, it's easier to count.
@@knowwhey7559 the question is Will it chug?? Lol 😂😂
I can tell you 1 thing for sure, Nobody & I mean Nobody could even come close to tie Eddies Sneakers 🎸🎸🎸🎸
Yes! 🤟🏻
All lessons show it with the first three chords being played as barre chords, but in all live video's I see Edward playing the second and third chord differently...
Ed was a mystery and I think he changed things up a lot during the song.
Krammmeerrr
Yep I busted out the Special for this one! 😎🤟🏻
This is badass!!! Great lesson!👍🎸🍺
Thanks man!! 😎🥂
Hey Marty! So on the verse riff he starts on the c then to d then back to the c listen to the isolated track other than that well done ! Wondered if you read the 2nd uncle Robbie story on the squire revamp comments
Yep!! Thank you so much . Been trying to keep up with the comments. 😎🥂
You are taking off my friend! If you have time check out Dawn R she has a video of her band Electroglide well it's just the music but it sounds live it's awsome some old school shred alot of different parts 😀 she is inventing her own guitar line! If you like it and I absolutely love it share it .rock like that don't exist anymore thanks and rock on!
Sorry Electraglide it's called fat people are harder to kidnap
@@robbiestingle7640 ok cool thank you for sharing. I need to check it out. So far so good, the channel is doing well. I am glad people like the content so far!
one question -- what's your delay setting? I always have a difficult time getting the right early VH slap delay sound. Insult to injury is I have the MXR EP-103 Echoplex pedal and can't just get the sound right. Any suggestions?
Live I run mono. Usually like 385 ms 20% mix. Feedback around 25%
Stereo Fractal AX8 varies. 365-385 ms left. 525-650 ms right. 12-14% mix left. 7-9% right. 20% feedback.
Excellent lesson! Really like that you explain what’s going on and a little theory too. Just enough to help make sense. Watched several of your videos now and finally subbed. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks man! I appreciate it so much. I’m really glad to hear you like the videos and style. 😎🥂
When you analyze this song open thinking music theory, what's going on with three major chords a whole step apart? Bb, C, D.
Eddie love sus4. Lol. Very mixolydian with that flat 7 chord (C).
Great lesson thanks. Have you changed the pick-up in your Kramer? Cheers from the UK
Thank man! Nope, it’s the stock pickup. It’s really nice man. Not microphonic. Pretty tight like a Duncan Distortion. So hey… why not rock it?
Love your videos. It blows me away how you have Eddie's tone down hard. So many people get it wrong.
Thanks man! I have tried hard for years to find what I think is as close as possible. So much of it is rolling back and the way you fret the notes. It's a feel. Not bragging or saying I'm any better than anyone else. But you have to really massage the tone and feel it under your fingers. 😎🤟🏻🎵🎵🎵
I disagree with you, Marty. I think the toughest part of the song is that crazy pre-chorus
True. The rhythm is so odd!!!
Yes - but not really. And Eddie tuned the B string a little flat so the chords would ring true instead of wavering. .
True man! Due to the guitar intonation. Makes it sound juicy and very EVH.
Fantastic! I too have been playing it wrong. Thanks, man!
Glad to help! Thanks for watching man!
Damn Rite on a SATURDAY NIGHT IT HELPS!You know how to make it easy to understand, cause of the things you say while your playing and showing.I don't know what it is Marty,but you have IT! HAHA.For real,I think what it is,is that you don't assume that much.Alot of cats that teach move to fast without realizing it.I think,but what do I know?Thanks alot Marty.Like Lotorc says,I hope your channel blows up too my friend.
Thanks man! I teach the way I like to learn so I am glad it is resonating with a lot of folks. I appreciate you and am very happy you are getting some good info from these videos. Have a great weekend. 😎🤟🏻
Great lesson video, thanks for posting this video!! Definitely one of my favorite VH songs!
You're welcome Phillip!!
Oh darn. Another excellent Van Halen lesson on one of my favourite Van Halen songs of all time! What a way to start the weekend! This is fantastic! Again, your playing and tone are really spot-on, and the instruction is extremely helpful. That blue Kramer guitar is a beaut! Thanks for this. Cheers! 🤘
Thank you so much!!
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker You're welcome!
Which Kramer guitar is that? Good video!
@@davidmuir7711 that’s the Barreta Special .. they’re like $179-199. Amazing value!
It's weird, I can NOT find anywhere on TH-cam how to play The Full Bug......
Wow, THAT GUITAR sounds so Bad Ass!!! Which model and year Kramer is that? Which pickup is that? Duncan Distortion?
You are a great teacher! This breakdown is so cool. I have always loved this song and I actually saw them play it live in Birmingham, Alabama in January 1984. One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.
I love this song so much and am trying to learn it. Have watched quite a few instructionals and this one by far has been the easiest to comprehend for me. Thank you so much Marty. You're awesome
Guitarhero
Just doing some double-tapping on my keyboard and found you, Marty5150. (SUB'D) Really enjoying your instructionals concerning VH. Learning a LOT from you, Kind Sir. QUESTION: Could you provide a brief overview concerning VH tone and how to dial it in for the rest of us? THANK YOU!
Whaasong
That pre-chorus is split between 3/4 and 4/4 timing by measure that's the reason it's so weird to play. You can tell by Alex's drums, if you listen to the album he hits the snare on count 1 & 2 of each measure (except the first one)where he only plays on count 2. Love your channel Marty and watch it constantly.
As a drummer, I never played with a guitar player who played it “right”… so it was always tricky to land on the beat… & keep it in the right place, cause I would be so infatuated with that magic guitar part & lost in it… and of course Eddie leaves out a beat here & there & always lands on his feet.
That bit there, at the end- the minor/major thing. Worth the price of admission! Well, this is free, but you know what I mean. 😊.
Just found the channel and watched several videos, good content! What guitar stands do you use and trust for not eating away at the guitar finish? I have a Fender bass from 2012 that has signs of something eating into it where it meets my "Ultra" stand with the yellow tubing.
sweet "riffin" broski!
Thank you man!
Thank you bro please 🙏 type in 4,500 chibson part one and two thanks bro
You’re welcome. 👍👍
Thank you bro I'm not trying to go viral I m just happy with what I've built
I've watched others try and teach this, but your delivery resonated with me the best
Thank you for the comment. I am glad to hear that! 😎🥂
The 2-4 low chugs are really enhanced within wolfy',s thumping bass.
Was watching a video of Satchel play this the other day, and watching him play the beginning - I'm thinking ummm... I think hes playing it wrong - turns out it is. Thanks for the great lesson !
Thanks man! Me 1 Satchel 0. Haha! Love that dude though. 😎🤟🏻
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker haha - right ! He is awesome - not taking that away from him !
@@jimandcathep9915 he’s such a great showman. And amazing talent. Much respect for all those guys.
Talks a lot!!!! Be more direct in your vídeos!!!!!!!!!
Another killer vid, Marty, and a lot of fun! Man your channel is just too cool. The guitars and gear. And you are a MONSTER player. You've just got the EVH thing going. Great tone. Great feel and chording. And you are a heck of a teacher too, with great mannerisms. I don't see how this channel can't blow up big. Keep on rockin' Brother, and have a great week-end!
Thanks Jimmy! Fingers crossed brother. And thank you so much again! I appreciate your support dude. Have a great weekend. 😎🥂
Amazing play and great explanation..........:)
Hey Marty nice 🎶🎶
Thank man!
Great lesson .wish you'd tab the solo part
Just kind of stumbled across this page I saw them at 78 Texas Jam and they just blew everybody off the stage never learned how to play any Van Halen because all my friends were trying to learn eruption you know how oversaturation has a tendency to turn you off at 13 you can probably relate!"like when everybody was playing Freebird? Don't get me wrong always been a Van Halen fan it's just taking this long for me to feel like learning any of the material hope your page blows up good luck bro and looking forward to dig into the rest of your content appreciate you
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it and am thankful you stopped by. I’m trying to add content weekly that everyone will enjoy. I know what you mean about over saturated. Hysteria came out when I graduated and it took me 4 years to stomach analyzing the guitar production and to appreciate it. Lol.
The other Van Halen song I like was Mean Streets, and Sammy era was Judgement Day Live. Here’s the link to the Live Version that I LOVE. th-cam.com/video/YERXSod_2bs/w-d-xo.html
Judgement day was so awesome live. I like the recorded version but live it took on a whole new energy!
I think that tuning is refered to as drop C#.
Excellent job! Great explanations. Subscribed immediately!!!
Welcome aboard! 😎🎵
Amazing, you are incredible friend. I have two of my solos on my page, would love your critique. Thank you. Rock on. You are awesome.
Thanks man. I will check it out later tonight or tomorrow. I appreciate you!
I like the way you set your videos up with your tab and walking through it.
Thank you, I am glad it is helpful for so many. I really was hoping for that. I appreciate you tuning in!
Hey buddy remember I commented that you and I are about the same level with working on guitars? Well, we are definitely not same level playing them lol. You're 👍great and this is an excellent lesson! Eddie is an inspiration for me as well, not just as a guitarist but also with the guitar mods and dreaming in general. Thanks and you take care
Hey Steve! Thanks again for checking out the video. I really appreciate the support and the nice comment. 😎🎶🎶
Hi Marty, love your channel, learned a lot from you. Quick question: Just listened to the “isolated” track at half speed; I hear a single “chug” on the low E string, pedaled before the C chord and again before the D. Yes/No? And…..it also sounds to me that on the 3rd (or maybe the 4th “go round”), he missed it! What do you think? Either way, the lesson’s still one of the best out there!
I think you’re correct. I add that in there sometimes when I play it. It adds body to the part! Thanks for the component man!
Thats quality, I have to use that phrase..."Slippery stuff in the solo"....that really is EVH - thanks m8 :)
Lol … that’s what came to mind off the cuff. Thanks man! 😎🤟🏻
Hi! 1:53 where is this melody from?
One suggestion: When you were demonstrating the section just off of the intro, in my head, I had a tough time determining where "one" is. If you could (lightly) count into those sections before playing them, I think it would give a better picture of where we are in the beat.
Good suggestion 🙌
This is A1 Marty - that pre chorus section has always proved to be a rascal ( was it Al or Ed That came up with it ???) . Any way fabulous lesson and great detail too - and your personality shines through with a "you can do this too " attitude. Well done . Love the tone - is it your axe FX ? ... What tune next I wonder ?? , So this is love , Girl gone bad , Hear about it later , 5150 ???
Thank you so much and I’m glad you like the videos! Not sure yet … still pondering the next one. 🤔
Loved it!!!
Thanks man I am glad you liked the video! 🤟🏻🎶
Thanks!
Thank you!
I just got my 2nd Kramer Beretta Special in the mail (had to send the 1st one back to GC). I always dug this song, man. I need to get the Beretta tuned up, minor setup, and clip the cap on the volume pot and get to it! Nice breakdown of Ed's styles and influences, man.
Thanks a lot! The Special really is an awesome little guitar. Does need a little setup work but it’s easy and it is a real burner! Thanks for the compliment and support man. 😎
I just wanted say thank you for showing us EVH songs he does that is really cool thanks man!
You're very welcome. Glad to help! 😎🍺
Thanks for this excellent lesson! That's one of the vh songs i always tried to learn but never got that verse part right. You explained it very well, thank you and please continue!
You're not welcome man. Thanks for the support and watching. I really appreciate it ! 😎🎸
Such a great lesson Marty, thanks for breaking this down for me!
You're very welcome! It's such a fun jam! 😎🤟🏻🎵
Hey Marty...That SUIT is YOU! One break... Coming UP! 😁
Come on David…. Gimme a break!!!!!!!! 😂
You explain it better than anyone where it makes more sense
Thanks.playin my hot rod Kramer.
Thank you! Glad it helped and you liked the video. 😎🤟🏻🤟🏻
Not sure about Pre Chorus
Extremely informative lesson here…I love the hand written tab…thank you sir…you rock…long live the king…EVH FOREVER…
Thank you! I am going for that vibe 😎
Great lesson thanks. Just subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your vids 👍
Thanks. More to come man. I appreciate you. 😎🤟🏻
Love all your VH content my dude. Teaching us mere mortals the ways of the King himself. Keep up the great work!
Thank you man! I’m glad you like the content! Cheers bro. 😎🥂
You should learn to play it right first bro... Just saying! Maybe check out the isolated track..
I did man. It’s pretty close. Or perhaps you can post a lesson since you have it down.
Awesome lesso thanks
Drop D or Drop C# tuning?
Nice job brotha 👍 you always find the little details that I seem never to have heard lol.. I. Been playing this stuff for years wrong lol.. Keep it up brother! I have to check you out next time you play live.. I'm your neighbor here in Nashville.. great town!! 🤘
Thanks so much! I’ll be sure to keep the channel updated on future gigs. Would love to have the local channel subs out for a drink!
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker 👍and I love to drink! Lol. In Moderation offcource
Great lesson, I’ve learned bits and pieces in the past. Now you’ve inspired me to learn it the right way. The way you teach is so much better than others. I appreciate how you talk about the thought behind the writing and how things connect. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much man! I am glad you like the videos and I appreciate the feedback! 😎🥂
Rick's cool 😂
Thanks Marty awesomeee!! Your tone is so great what amp did you use here and how did you capture that??
Thank you! For TH-cam I run a Fractal AX8 with a Friedman BE Sim and vintage 4x12 impulse response. It sounds just like my real Friedman, it’s crazy! Except I can run in stereo and it makes it easy to capture for these videos. I add delay and reverb in post just so I can control it more in the mix. Thank you so much for watching and the comment. 😎🤟🏻
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker th ks for the info! I think the axe is really the king of the modelers yes and the axe 2 / ax8 still can hold up with the 3. i got one too but would never guess you used that one here😃😳😳
@@Firesign85 I think the secret sauce is in the IR’s and adjusting the proximity settings to make it sound huge. Just my 2 cents. 😜
Good as always🤘
So it is in Drop C#.
is it in drop d too?
I'm playing catch-up on your videos, I'm a dedicated fan of your channel, GREAT F-ING STUFF MAN, NOW I gotta tell you I been playing this song wrong for 30 yrs, thank you so much for the correct way, LOVE your channel brother keep up the great instruction, thank you Marty 🤘
Great lesson, and what a sound from the KBS. Incredible.
Thank you buddy! Yeh she has some tones man! $199 lol. 😎
What's a KBS
@@jamesstewart1794 the guitar is a Kramer Baretta Special
Just happened upon your channel - subscribed immediately! Really great content with awesome instruction. Love the sincerity and honesty...killer talent and tone as well. Keep it up brother!
I’m enjoying all your Van Halen videos. Good work. Keep them coming. I’m enjoying all the guitars too
This is GREAT!! My FIRST concert with my DAD way back in 1981[fair warning tour]was Van Halen!! I was fascinated with Eddie"s guitar AMAZING!! I was 14 and had seen some guitar jamming before from family and tv and such but EDDIE WAS AT ANOTHER LEVEL! Now I play the crap out of my guitars-he was a true inspiration!!
Man i love this channel! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much man! I really appreciate it! 😎🥂
Wonderful tutorial, can't wait to start learning it. VH opened with this when I saw them in 97, it was just a joy. One of the best concerts I've ever been to.
Great vid. Can you tell me about your recording signal chain, please?
Yeh, it’s pretty basic man. I use a Fractal AX8 in to a focusrite scarlett 2 channel interface. And record in to pro tools. Any DAW will work. I am using a Friedman BE sim they have in there but have tweaked the gain and eq a little. I run a vintage Celestion 4x12 impulse response that came loaded with the Fractal. (There’s tons of them in there). I mess around with the proximity settings in the cabinet section to give it a fuller sound. Sounds complicated but it’s not really. But that’s it. I do this for direct recording. And gigs that I run without amps.
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker great tone! Is there a reason why you are using the Freidman amp sim in the DAW? I thought Fractal AX8 had better amp sims. Sorry for the questions but I’m desperately trying to get better tone from my own rig.
@@guitarsolocholo4816 I am using the amp sim within the fractal. I record into pro tools. Mix and then use that audio with my videos. I just use pro tools to capture the fractal and sync video and audio.
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker ah! Awesome! Carry on making great Van Halen vids. Eddie was the greatest and you are paying great homage to his work. Can never have enough Van Halen dissection.
@@guitarsolocholo4816 thank you! I am afraid my first answer to you was not really that clear. I am sorry. 🥂😎
Great lesson! Thanks. I have a Helix LT running into my EVH amp and cab so it’s fun trying to get the tone right for these songs.
Cool. The Helix is a great system. Yeh, it’s fun to fiddle around with settings and dial it in. Pretty much, A nice gain with proper breakup and mid range with a dab of reverb and delay gets you close. So much is in articulation … that’s where we struggle as mortals. Lol.
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker So true. At 55 it’s fun discovering what I used to be able to do (a little easier finger wise) when I was younger. Though now my equipment is better.
You're not playing it correctly the open picking right before David starts has a flange effect, Eddie picking upwards on the neck
Perhaps. I’m not going for 100% perfection, I’m showing how to play the tune and learn from it. The techniques and theory behind it. The tones and little tricks people may not know about. I appreciate your comment but Truthfully I’m not EVH by any stretch and I think only he could really demo it perfectly and he probably wouldn’t even remember how he is it if he were here. Haha. But thanks for the comment man. ☮️
There is a guy I believe on TH-cam , the "Shut up and play your guitar" dude who has this song down to perfection but Marty does a pretty good job.
I keep forgetting to tell you how much I love your theme song. It rocks!
Please tabs
Another one coming early Saturday with tabs 😎🎵
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker you re lessons is the best on TH-cam
@@Gabriel-uj4vt thanks. So glad you like them 😎
I love this Song. Fair warning was a Great album. Love the lesson just subscribed 👍
Thanks Joe! I love Fair Warning. So many great songs and what guitar tones! Eddie was in fire with inspiration on this album and it shows. 🤟🏻
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker it sure does. Mean Streets another great one ❤️👍
@@JoeHernandez1210 I agree 100% … BTW I did a Mean Street lesson on my channel if you want to check it out!
Only the chugs get the flanger, correct?
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One of My favorite songs. I’m an Absolute Beginner and it’s going to take Me years to learn. Only problem is I don’t have years as I’m suffering from Stage 4 Inoperable Double Lung Cancer. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to learn how to read music but to Me it was like learning Hieroglyphics. As I never could understand them.
Keep going man! So sorry to hear you are not well. 🙏
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker Thank You I Appreciate It. I’m well it’s just I’m suffering from Stage 4 Inoperable Double Lung Cancer. I have My good days and My Bad days. I can only watch TH-cam for so long and that gets boring and I can watch movies and that gets boring. So as You can see it gets boring. I wish I could still work but I’m 100% disabled due to My breathing difficulties. I get winded very easily when walking a very short distance. Sometimes that’s back and forth to the kitchen for like a glass of tea or a snack (Chips, cookies, and or a sandwich).
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker I also use Cannabis Oil to help with the Cancer. And whenever My lungs allow it I smoke a joint or 2. I can’t use bongs or Dabs as it’s way to much smoke intake and My lungs won’t allow it. Now joints are perfect for Me.
@@vestel777 hang in there man. Guitar of course is a great way to find peace and there is always something new to discover. From playing, collecting, building … etc etc!
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker Here recently I’ve been watching TH-cam videos of the Harley Benton Guitar Kit Builds and they’re interesting to watch. I personally love the PRS & Les Paul Kits. There’s one of the kits that was an Eddie Van Halen Inspired PRS. Here’s the link to the video. th-cam.com/video/B0b4ha2_6xo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the lesson.
You’re welcome Barry! Thanks for tuning in man! 😎🥂
nice try
😂😂😂😂😂
Outstanding!
Thank you! Glad you liked it. 😎🤟🏻
There's no sound
Try again, just posted. I think TH-cam was still getting it ready. I hear sound so it appears ok now.
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker you're right it's working. Thanks for the video. Keep up the great work
@@jrrampino1858 awesome. And you’re welcome. Had me worried for a moment. Lol. Thank you so much 😎
@@Ranch5150SkinWalker no problem I didn't want you to go through all that hard work and nobody could hear the video. I also love your passion for EVH.
Wow, most perfect again 😍