The bassist in the band Doom only had 2 strings when they were recording the peel session. The engineer asked the bassist why he had 2 strings. “Oh it’s in case I break one”
Nice! Have to add the late Mark Sandman of Morphine. Their sound was way more chill, but He played his bass using only 2 strings (A and D string) and a slide.
If you're playing live with rings on your fingers and perhaps alcoholized you're probabably not wasting your good gear. Let alone if it gets lost in transportation.
I told my friend this a long time ago, his response was "oh yeah maybe at that one show or for certain songs hes got only 4 strings " i said no it's always all the time, his response once again that's just impossible. Well Justin here , here it is, i was not full of shit.....
Lots of awesome people aren’t. Dino Cazeres has all the strings in his guitars but he rarely plays lead, mostly heavy rhythm. I’ve seen Max with all the strings at times, but he doesn’t need them.
Max is a monster guitar player. My second CD was Arise (Got my CD player late). That album still is still a masterpiece, standard tuning and heavy as fck.
I have a photographer friend. He gave me a shot of him in about 1991 with a guitar missing two strings, a tuning knob, and half its paint above the pickups. Still have it.
@@NibblerrThe existence of 8 strings and more doesn't suddenly negate the usage or existence of 7 or 6. Most metal bands still commonly use 6, some use 7, very few use 8.
@@damienkoy4689 Yes, I'm aware of them and Tosin Abasi. They aren't the norm though, but I know of bands using 8 and 12 string...again, still not the norm.
Quite same reason why I played lot of time with four strings, and also reason was that I just love to play just differend riffs and not the solos. My music teacher always called me the "four string wannabe bassist". But Max was the idol almost 30 years ago, and his legacy is still with my playing, I am a riff based guitarist even I have six strings in my guitars nowdays.
String removal/reduction is a time honored tradition, folks. Buzz Osbourne goes without a high E sometimes, Keith Richards tunes to open G and ditches the low E in some guitars...
Can’t believe no one is talking about the benefit of less noise from not having the higher strings! This is actually a studio recording technique, Hetfield and Hammet did it. Probably still doing it! Also not having to mute the dang higher strings when riffing! Hey, looks like he doesn’t play LEAD AT ALL! This Makes PERFECT SENSE for a riff machine like Max to do this! 🤘 And more money for booze! Haha 😂
Max didn't need the high strings. Andreas played those very well. Interesting that the implication here is that pre-1998 Sepultura must not have had any rhythm riffs using the high strings since most Sep songs are going to have both guitars playing the same thing.
Hell there are bands that could get away with 1 or 2. In todays metal ive heard songs where they only play the lowest string open.. never fretting. Modern metal is dog shit. There are some bands still killing it, but i really think much of it has been dumbed down.
@@jeanchristophevalossiere naa I would have it in 5ths tuning and play all sorts of stuff... I have a 4 string tenor banjo. I also use 5ths tuning on my classical guitar but it has 6 strings. A tenor guitar though has 4 strings and is tuned to 5ths. It is awesome. I hate the chugga chugga stuff
Tbh this is actually routinely done, as is just taping off unused strings. I did it recently during recording some rhythm riffs because I wanted a cleaner take and didn't need the top two strings making noise. They arent used at all during those parts.
Now he uses 6-string guitar. Check last Go Ahead And Die and Cavalera shows(Morbid Devastation and Beneath Arise tours). So he really can play guitar(even play some small solo).
@@yoshikigrg8This is Brazil and in the 80's, guitar strings were certainly way more expensive than booze (Brazil has very cheap vodka in plastic bottles, he didn't mention "which" vodka they bought).
@@metaldog4642 Yeah I can't either, even though I started to come of age when Derrick was in the band, my older brother who's 10 years older got me into the older Sepultura first so that's what I listen to...and Cavalera Conspiracy (which is the only thing Max did outside Sepultura that I actually like).
I remember when i saw SoulFly open for Pantera like 23 years ago, and Max was playing the sickest Gibson SG with the Brazilian flag on it, wonder if that had four strings also..
One of the most important figures in metal, without him we would not have such awesome riffage! He is like a trebly bassplayer that chugs like a power drill! 😁
With 4 strings guitar, the riffs sounds more heavy and clean. Due to the noise made by the other 2 strings frictioning while not muted right and stuffs on a regular 6 strings.
I jammed with a guy who only used 5 strings, and honestly, he only needed 4 as well. Unless you are doing big chords or solos, it doesn't matter. The high strings aren't for heavy riffs.
On my 6 string bass the top an bottom keep everything set so I can retune the mid 4. On 6 string guitar tunings it would take 15 minutes to reset a 6 string tuning to something else perfect. (if I could). So I just bought multiple guitars. So I have 6 string bass but mostly play the mid 4.
Easiest guitar tab ever.heh I think I saw maybe one full power chord played in that entire thing.heh I don't listen to Sepultura or any of the other bands Max is associated with anymore. Roots is as fare as I got with old Sepultura. Love those old albums though.
he used to day different in the past. that it was because he didn't feel the necessity of having the b and high e (standard tuning) since all his music was brutal lower sounding stuff and only needed the four strings. yep he said that before....
If you're referring to the olden Sepultura days, the reason is actually because he had Andreas Kisser doing all the lead guitar shredding whilst he kept the rhythm locked down. He never does lead guitar stuff, rarely uses the G string too, Hungry is one song where he incorporates some lead licking but that's just harmonization with Andreas.
hahahaha...always wondered myself why max used only 4 strings....ps....love the conflict patch..respect...max always supported the underground punks from discharge to doom and a shitload others...ive nothing but respect for the cavalera clan....im also glad max wont go back near sepultura or play with andreas as conspiracies and soulfly are a shitload better and also total unadulterated respect to maxes wife gloria who despite taking grief has done such a wonderfull job keeping the two brothers going and time has prooved the lady has done a wonderfull job....i played with sepultura a long time ago and i remember walking into the venue and my amp blew up....i thought right thats that fucked but max appeared and stood beside me a laughed and said relax dude you can use my amp...i have such respect for this family and all the wonderfull support for local bands down the years...a true ambassador and an absolute gentleman
Max is a riff guy, that's his jam and if he doesn't need something, why use it? This should be basic for all musicians, since it shows what really matters. Max riffs are one of the best riffs in metal, fuck yeah.
Will you play all chords ? 7 strings, 8 strings ? what for when 90% people won't go solo. Cavalera went straight to the point : primitive, simple and efficient.
He started as a drummer and then went to become a vocalist and guitar player. He's very much into percussion and that's great. Something very Brazilian.
The bassist in the band Doom only had 2 strings when they were recording the peel session. The engineer asked the bassist why he had 2 strings. “Oh it’s in case I break one”
Fortunately he didn't play the berimbau, which only has one string! 😝
Nice! Have to add the late Mark Sandman of Morphine. Their sound was way more chill, but He played his bass using only 2 strings (A and D string) and a slide.
@@bradleyb4920great mention, he truly elevates the band and compliments the saxophone
😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
in 1984 his string breaks and he never replaces it .genius
That’s why he gets paid the big bucks. Lol
@@Spaghetti_policy 💯
just don't try with your underwear
😂😂@@metalfather8139
@@metalfather8139 You mean not replacing the string when it breaks? 😬
For some reason the strings weighed more than the booze, but he still decided to use the money for booze and not to replace the strings.
I think the chains must've broke on his scales a long time ago, and he never replaced them.
It's weird how our brains work. If I don't see this comment, I never even realize he fked that up, lol
Hahaha, thought the same thing. Like... Shouldn't it be the other way around? :))))
That’s his budget signature model guitar also. He has signature guitars worth thousands yet he’s playing a $600 guitar love it
Right? I noticed that, too. It makes sense if it was an OG custom that turned into the MAX-200 RPR, but nope... Frugal AF to the core.
If you're playing live with rings on your fingers and perhaps alcoholized you're probabably not wasting your good gear. Let alone if it gets lost in transportation.
@@-Christoph can't fight that logic.
@@-Christoph He barely “plays” anymore anyway. He let himself go decades ago.
Sold the primos for alcohol
I told my friend this a long time ago, his response was "oh yeah maybe at that one show or for certain songs hes got only 4 strings " i said no it's always all the time, his response once again that's just impossible. Well Justin here , here it is, i was not full of shit.....
That Justin guy, he's always wrong.
You hear that Justin? Now everyone's laughing at you. Everyone.
i hope justin gets to see these comments and this video.
Justin's a damn fool.
lookup tenor guitars.......
Now I finally know why Max isn't popular for his fancy guitar solos!
Seems like this concept is working so far.
Lots of awesome people aren’t. Dino Cazeres has all the strings in his guitars but he rarely plays lead, mostly heavy rhythm. I’ve seen Max with all the strings at times, but he doesn’t need them.
Or maybe he’s just incapable of composing and playing a decent solo? So removing the 2 strings that are used most in a solo is a great cop out, sure.
Max is a monster guitar player. My second CD was Arise (Got my CD player late). That album still is still a masterpiece, standard tuning and heavy as fck.
I have a photographer friend. He gave me a shot of him in about 1991 with a guitar missing two strings, a tuning knob, and half its paint above the pickups. Still have it.
At least he's honest. Djent musicians use 7-strings only for the 7th string.
7 strings are old news grandpa 😂
@@NibblerrThe existence of 8 strings and more doesn't suddenly negate the usage or existence of 7 or 6. Most metal bands still commonly use 6, some use 7, very few use 8.
@@MoonOvIcehave u heard animals as leaders? They use 2 8 strings & no bass
@@damienkoy4689 Yes, I'm aware of them and Tosin Abasi. They aren't the norm though, but I know of bands using 8 and 12 string...again, still not the norm.
Literally never true or even close to being true. It’s probably a stereotype based off of Jared Dines videos or something.
I love max, the original Sepultura man! He was my inspiration to play guitar. And the reason I was able to get into my first band. Huge inspiration
Quite same reason why I played lot of time with four strings, and also reason was that I just love to play just differend riffs and not the solos. My music teacher always called me the "four string wannabe bassist". But Max was the idol almost 30 years ago, and his legacy is still with my playing, I am a riff based guitarist even I have six strings in my guitars nowdays.
I love Max. Such a good natured dude.
One of the best!
String removal/reduction is a time honored tradition, folks. Buzz Osbourne goes without a high E sometimes, Keith Richards tunes to open G and ditches the low E in some guitars...
i'd love to see buzz and Keith Max got's the Vodka
there's no e string in open g dude
Pete Townsend I believe wrote Pinball Wizard because he was missing a couple strings
@@supernothing77 and missing other things lol
Pretty sure the B52's guy played with four strings too
So when you buy a Max signature... does it only come with 4 strings??? 🤔 I hope so! 🤘🤘
Yes, and bottle of vodka.
... you have complaint? 😡
Please call 1 800 cry more
@@warthogA10🤣👍
Yess! 🤘🤘@@warthogA10
Never were two strings missed less.. F'king living legend man.
Max and Jimmy Bower of EYEHATEGOD play 4 string guitars. Good company
Jimmy does too ? cool!
and Wes Borland
@@jkorkeaWes used 4 strings for only one song, Nookie. Besides, he came up with a special tuning for this. Otherwise, he always plays 6 strings.
Can’t believe no one is talking about the benefit of less noise from not having the higher strings!
This is actually a studio recording technique, Hetfield and Hammet did it. Probably still doing it!
Also not having to mute the dang higher strings when riffing! Hey, looks like he doesn’t play LEAD AT ALL!
This Makes PERFECT SENSE for a riff machine like Max to do this! 🤘
And more money for booze! Haha 😂
improvise, adapt, overcome
Not much to overcome when you didn’t use them anyway.
@@alchemist1111 Yeah didn't really have to improvise or adapt either. If anything he got rid of some useless string noise 😂
Refuse, resist (changing strings)
Max didn't need the high strings. Andreas played those very well.
Interesting that the implication here is that pre-1998 Sepultura must not have had any rhythm riffs using the high strings since most Sep songs are going to have both guitars playing the same thing.
Good to see Max's health better and his playing coming back.
i guess if all you do is chugs, there really isnt much point having the other strings lmao
Hell there are bands that could get away with 1 or 2. In todays metal ive heard songs where they only play the lowest string open.. never fretting. Modern metal is dog shit. There are some bands still killing it, but i really think much of it has been dumbed down.
I felt that way in my first band when I played only rhythm. I didn't even play the e or b. I'm glad I learned to play solos lol
I guess if you only have 4 strings, the only thing you 'll do is shugs
@KalosPVP that's like spinal tap where Nigel sez, see this e string, we use that a lot.
@@jeanchristophevalossiere naa I would have it in 5ths tuning and play all sorts of stuff... I have a 4 string tenor banjo. I also use 5ths tuning on my classical guitar but it has 6 strings. A tenor guitar though has 4 strings and is tuned to 5ths. It is awesome. I hate the chugga chugga stuff
Nobody's ever accused Max of being one of the greatest guitarists of all time..... So, makes sense.
Wow this the first time I see him play the guitar. He can actually play. Usually he’s doing the Kip Winger/ Tom Araya single note open string.
Tbh this is actually routinely done, as is just taping off unused strings. I did it recently during recording some rhythm riffs because I wanted a cleaner take and didn't need the top two strings making noise. They arent used at all during those parts.
Seen them in 1991 in Cologne - one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen
The heavy metal equivalent to The Presidents of the United States of America 😂
Wellllllll they're missing 3 strings sooooo save a bit more 😂🤪
Five strings, three guys, one band under God. Gotta love it! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼Peaches!
PUSA have some little friends with two string, one string, and no string guitars. They plug em all into the back porch.
I heard it’s because he can only count to four.
Now he uses 6-string guitar. Check last Go Ahead And Die and Cavalera shows(Morbid Devastation and Beneath Arise tours). So he really can play guitar(even play some small solo).
A very riff-centric decision.
I like riffs. Therefore... I approve...
👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
for what he plays he would be fine just with 3
Nah only 2 should be enough
One and a pitch shifter
One sting n one fret
Nowadays? No strings and just him pretending he is picking 🤣
Yep. Drop Dree 😅
I've been a fan of this man since I was 14. Just turned 40 and still love this dude.
Born 82 and a fan since Arise.I love how you can use simplicity to create such a great vibes ❤
Nice to hear from the old guys. Wait, that’s exactly the age I started listening to him and my exact age now…
Get it Max!!!We Love ya.👍
I declare this musically valid.
At least he admits choosing booze over guitar stuff. But how cheap was the Vodka? 😂
Apparently as cheap as the guitar strings. 😂
@@yoshikigrg8This is Brazil and in the 80's, guitar strings were certainly way more expensive than booze (Brazil has very cheap vodka in plastic bottles, he didn't mention "which" vodka they bought).
@@MoonOvIce Cool! I get it. I try to listen to Sepultura without Max, but I can’t get into it.
@@metaldog4642 Yeah I can't either, even though I started to come of age when Derrick was in the band, my older brother who's 10 years older got me into the older Sepultura first so that's what I listen to...and Cavalera Conspiracy (which is the only thing Max did outside Sepultura that I actually like).
@@MoonOvIce You don’t like Soulfly?
It works! Im old....holy shit that ARISE Tour in early '90's ??? I saw sheared my head off at 20 paces. God damn beautifully brutal!
I remember when i saw SoulFly open for Pantera like 23 years ago, and Max was playing the sickest Gibson SG with the Brazilian flag on it, wonder if that had four strings also..
Was that an SG?. I always thought that it was an ESP Viper.
@@TheSWCantina maybe
It did have 4, and the 2 unused machine heads and string posts were removed also
One of the most important figures in metal, without him we would not have such awesome riffage! He is like a trebly bassplayer that chugs like a power drill! 😁
Legend of real Death Metal 👊
☆ YES...I LOVE "MAX'S" ATTITUDE...I NEVER KNEW THAT HE DID THAT.🤟🎸🤟
Can't argue with that logic.
With 4 strings guitar, the riffs sounds more heavy and clean. Due to the noise made by the other 2 strings frictioning while not muted right and stuffs on a regular 6 strings.
After the bass VI now I introduce the guitar IV
My bass player was same with top string, just said he never uses it
He should get an 8-string and still only use the 4 😅
I jammed with a guy who only used 5 strings, and honestly, he only needed 4 as well. Unless you are doing big chords or solos, it doesn't matter. The high strings aren't for heavy riffs.
Funny thing is that he's usually sloppy live, but here he seems to be sharp and focused... Booze? I don't know...
probably early in the day
I still drive a 1984 celica “the super beater” rusted af with each tire a different size. I figured the math - as long as it keeps going
I really don’t use high e or b when I jam on my guitar. I’m not into soloing so its rarely used.
But full chords with palm mute and Higain sounds amazing
Max Cavalera is a LEGEND
On my 6 string bass the top an bottom keep everything set so I can retune the mid 4. On 6 string guitar tunings it would take 15 minutes to reset a 6 string tuning to something else perfect. (if I could). So I just bought multiple guitars.
So I have 6 string bass but mostly play the mid 4.
It's enough for riffs & groove
His riffing is looking pretty sick ! 🤘
Easiest guitar tab ever.heh I think I saw maybe one full power chord played in that entire thing.heh I don't listen to Sepultura or any of the other bands Max is associated with anymore. Roots is as fare as I got with old Sepultura. Love those old albums though.
He doesn’t even refer to them my their names 😂 hard to argue with his results
The real question is what happens to the 2 strings that are not used ?
Rhythm guitarists don't need a B or high E.
Max Max FOREVER 👍😁🇧🇷
Very Cool I really enjoyed hearing & learning this. Thank you Doll💜✌️💜
he used to day different in the past. that it was because he didn't feel the necessity of having the b and high e (standard tuning) since all his music was brutal lower sounding stuff and only needed the four strings.
yep he said that before....
I’m so old I can remember when it was his roadie saying he didn’t use those strings so why fit them
If you're referring to the olden Sepultura days, the reason is actually because he had Andreas Kisser doing all the lead guitar shredding whilst he kept the rhythm locked down. He never does lead guitar stuff, rarely uses the G string too, Hungry is one song where he incorporates some lead licking but that's just harmonization with Andreas.
hahahaha...always wondered myself why max used only 4 strings....ps....love the conflict patch..respect...max always supported the underground punks from discharge to doom and a shitload others...ive nothing but respect for the cavalera clan....im also glad max wont go back near sepultura or play with andreas as conspiracies and soulfly are a shitload better and also total unadulterated respect to maxes wife gloria who despite taking grief has done such a wonderfull job keeping the two brothers going and time has prooved the lady has done a wonderfull job....i played with sepultura a long time ago and i remember walking into the venue and my amp blew up....i thought right thats that fucked but max appeared and stood beside me a laughed and said relax dude you can use my amp...i have such respect for this family and all the wonderfull support for local bands down the years...a true ambassador and an absolute gentleman
Maybe ESP should make guitars for Max with only four tuners? 😁
Max is one of my mount Rushmore of metal.
1. Dime
2. Dave Mustaine
3. Max
4. Ozzy
💪😎👍
Only uses 3 in the video... love that dude!
This dude is a legend in the scene an deserves life time achievement award
Wow ! I could play this good in elementary school - this guys genius to make a career out of this - god bless
I'm curious how it broke if he doesn't use those strings.
Rust?
@@ClifftopTragedy Maybe? Since it is humid Brazil we're talking about here. I haven't changed strings in a year and no breakage yet...
He’s such a Crustie and I love it! Miss his dreads tho!
He should try out a baritone tenor guitar from Eastwood. I LOVE 4 string tenors. The 5ths tuning is awesome.
I played with Soulfly years back and I am convinced he's not using any strings. I don't even think his amp is on.
I want to know how Max reacted when he first tried out cocaine, and how it affected his playing and gear choices.
E,very
A,sshole
D,eserves
G,ood
B,ooze
E,veryday
New Acronym....
Legend. You're the greatest Max
Rumor has it, he plays in low tuning because the remaining strings are less likely to break, which means even more money to buy booze😄.
One of metal's great frontman.
Max is a riff guy, that's his jam and if he doesn't need something, why use it? This should be basic for all musicians, since it shows what really matters. Max riffs are one of the best riffs in metal, fuck yeah.
I playey with 5 for years. A tuner went bad, and a bit later i lost a saddle.
I got used to it. 5 string and a drop A.
I always thought he played with 5 strings but then I've never been a massive fan.
For years, I heard he got his guitar back with 4 fresh strings from his tech.
"Where's the other 2?"
"You never use them, anyway."
Max Cavalera has a guitar with a Brazilian flag on it.
Brazilian fans: COME TO BRAZIL!!
because he does not need them
Max Hermano , God bless u , eres grande x SIEMPRE
Himself and Douglas Hart should set up a band.
Holly fck, I never knew this and I've been listening since over 30 years.
what song is this?
you simply removed the higher 2 strings
A big pile of b & e strings are piling up offstage.
Is this recent? He looks in better shape for a change
Reminds me of the guitarist from cky since they did no solos n he only played the low end anyways. Also look at that sexy fucking guitar he’s holding
I never use more than four string myself, but i still have them on the guitar.
That must be a lot of savings. True cost efficency in terms of useless strings to more booze.
1:46 Did the downpicking get too difficult after a while?
When I was out in AZ in 2019 I had the idea of knocking on Max's front door :)
Don't think he's into dudes.
Will you play all chords ? 7 strings, 8 strings ? what for when 90% people won't go solo.
Cavalera went straight to the point : primitive, simple and efficient.
I mean based on his playing I can see why he didn't need the strings. He doesn't even play power chords. Might as well be a bassist.
The most Metal story ever.
well i now know where my style of playing only with 4 strings came from.
I love how he detunes to the point that you loose key below the 4th fret. He doesn't play guitar, he plays a stringed drum.
Yep...at some point it's all about the
He started as a drummer and then went to become a vocalist and guitar player. He's very much into percussion and that's great. Something very Brazilian.
Sounds like he is on the vodka when he writes riffs too.
Max Cavalera explains the real reason why he has only 4 brain cells left
Уже более 20 лет мне известно об его 4 струнных гитарах😊
Brushy One String: “hold my guitar”