The WEIRD SECRET To Akira Takasaki's GUITAR TONE

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  • The Japanese metal master himself, Akira Takasaki, of the band Loudness, is one of my favorite guitarists! Let's look at the combination of amps, pickups... and TECHNIQUE, that makes up his awesome shred guitar tone.
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  • @DuayneHoward
    @DuayneHoward 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Back in 1986 when I was rehearsing with my band at Sound City Studios in California, I had occasion to walk into the rehearsal room next to ours which is where Loudness was rehearsing the Hurricane Eyes album before it was released. I'll tell you, Akira had four huge cabinets filled with rack mount effects from DigiTech.

  • @Rextum
    @Rextum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I feel Akira is seriously underrated. For my money, he is one of the most technical and disciplined guitar heroes of the 80s, I kind of hear some Gary Moore and 70s Rush flavor in his playing. Very capable, but also plays very tastefully and for the benefit of the song.

    • @theirishhammer9451
      @theirishhammer9451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel that the word underrated is used to often by people that are in there own world.

    • @riphopfer5816
      @riphopfer5816 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d FAR rather listen to Akira Takasaki than Rush anytime. With very few exceptions, Rush is lyrically awkward, discursive, and nearly autistic. It lacks the primal power that proper rock ‘n’ roll derives from sex and raw physicality. It always feels that while my favourite groups are playing at some kind of psychedelic orgy at the end of time, Rush are underground carefully making music in some sort of sterile laboratory setting.

    • @Rextum
      @Rextum 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theirishhammer9451 Fair enough, I did use it and I enjoy living in my own little bubble. But ironically, by pointing that out, YOU DID USE the word as well😄😉👍🏻

    • @rockmatersforeverallnitean3210
      @rockmatersforeverallnitean3210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are right he is the Asian Malmsteen

    • @dangerousmetalhead7592
      @dangerousmetalhead7592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He is Asian Eddie Van Halen

  • @bohemianhh
    @bohemianhh ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Akira is a freaking MONSTER!! His playing on Lightning Strikes is transcendent. "Complication" is crazy. His solos on "Soldier of Fortune" and "Like Hell' are MAGNIFICENT!

  • @Myrrhkuri
    @Myrrhkuri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    love Akira...one of my favorite solos from him is from the song We Could Be Together.

  • @shook9042
    @shook9042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I saw Loudness and Akira Takasaki open for Motley Crue around 1985. He absolutely killed on stage. I've been a fan ever since

    • @bigcole9832
      @bigcole9832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saw the same concert in indiana...

    • @T.R.R.Jolkien
      @T.R.R.Jolkien 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bigcole9832 lucky dawgs, but I did own the cassette Thunder in the East

    • @gpgpgpgp1000
      @gpgpgpgp1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I saw that tour as well. I knew Loudness beforehand, and went to the show for them.

    • @derekghee5158
      @derekghee5158 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was my first concern in Philadelphia, the whole band was great.

    • @davidclark3474
      @davidclark3474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My first ever show was Loudness/Motley Crue at the forum in LA.
      Crue was an abomination. Loudness was great.

  • @klauswigsmith
    @klauswigsmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    One of my favourite guitar solos ever is Akira's solo from Let It Go.
    So good.

    • @bohemianhh
      @bohemianhh ปีที่แล้ว

      A lot of Loudness fans kind of shit on that song for being "American radio friendly" but screw that, it's a fantastic song with a great solo. If not for that song I never would have even known about Loudness. It's so catchy and well done that I had to check out everything else they'd done.

  • @edmoses2657
    @edmoses2657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's great to see you cover Akira Takasaki. Japan has a huge amount of excellent guitarists that are not known in the States. Thanks for this teaching!

  • @CrushingAxes
    @CrushingAxes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Loudness is awesome! Really love the Akira tone and work! Very cool solos!

  • @michaelmetal71
    @michaelmetal71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    wow you got his style down,it interesting that just that one technique really makes a difference,would love to see more videos on different players technique’s maybe with some tab in the video if that’s possible for you,i grew up in the 80’s (i’m 51) and always heard loudness on the radio “crazy nights” is one of my favorite songs keep up the good work 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🎸🎸🎶

  • @chrisbriggs6274
    @chrisbriggs6274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extremely good video! I have wondered about Akira's tone for years and you helped me understand! Thanks Max!

  • @Dirtydingodog
    @Dirtydingodog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad you brought him up. Always liked his playing style and tone. Thanks!

  • @Agueart
    @Agueart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad you talked about him, it's how I found your channel cause no one seems to do videos on Akira Takasaki in English. Totally subbed awesome content across the board even the cars and planes channel.

  • @devindraper8511
    @devindraper8511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks Max, this is why I follow your channel. I've been an Akira fan since the 80s and even now, several of my peers haven't heard him. I have 2 Random Stars from his influence. I have had a habit of collecting guitars over all my years of playing and have some that are here simply because a player inspired me. I also appreciate you showing many affordable guitars as many of mine would fall into that category, under $1000. Again, thanks for the nod to Akira and keep the great videos coming!

  • @grantwatsonbuzzyfrets
    @grantwatsonbuzzyfrets 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for reminding me of Loudness. I got one of their albums back in the 80's, can't remember the title of the album, but I do remember thinking that the band was really tight and the guitars were crazy. Now I'm going to go on a listening binge. Keep up the good work!

  • @Corpsecrank
    @Corpsecrank 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should def do more videos like this one. This one was super fun to watch. The real secrets to getting good sound :)

  • @mannyfragoza9652
    @mannyfragoza9652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Max great job demoing this technique,esp the chord harmonics, very cool.

  • @epasternak4206
    @epasternak4206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent!
    One of my favorite guitar players.
    Also John Christ used allot of pinched harmonics.
    For me this technic adds a ton of character and expression, when you hear Akira you just know instantly it's him. Great video 👏

  • @TonyFuentesTV
    @TonyFuentesTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds pretty good Max! Love this new video and your secrets! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @D64S
    @D64S 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, great band and a great guitarist. I was amazed by the sound of Loudness in the 90's when I found one their albums (On the prowl) from my local library.

  • @semblanceofdisorder
    @semblanceofdisorder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making this video! I grew up in the 80's and Akira has always been my favorite guitarist. I absolutely love his lead tones on the first 4 Loudness albums and have been chasing it all my life.

  • @billburns2915
    @billburns2915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Akira used 50w & 100w Marshall amps, and besides the Metaltronix he used ADA MP1 preamps. He used a UREI Paramteric EQ & a Exciter to get his tone on Thunder in the East. He was in Japan what we had as Eddie Van Halen. If you like Akira you'll like Wolf Hoffmann from Accept. Best Solos to learn.... The Law of the Devil Land, Heavy Chains... MZA!!!

    • @bohemianhh
      @bohemianhh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell yeah, Wolf Hoffman is a beast!

  • @georgeengelbrecht1310
    @georgeengelbrecht1310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic playing and love that guitar tone! Nailed it, brother!

  • @HotoneAudio
    @HotoneAudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    EPIC as always Max! Keep rockin'!!!

  • @jeffyoung8726
    @jeffyoung8726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    DUDE, love all of your videos. But this one was absolutely KILLER!
    I am a HUGE "Akira Takasaki/Loudness" fan, and I am so glad you did
    this video! I mean, for me some times it is difficult to get certain tones
    or sounds that I want? It is very informative to see extremely good
    content like this! I appreciate the work you put in making this video,
    and I plan on trying some stuff you spoke of here. Even one of my friends,
    "who watched this video" was really inspired and we talked for over an hour,
    about what appealed to the both of us in this video. In my opinion Max,
    I REALLY think you should do MORE of these kinds of videos if you can?
    Your other videos are VERY cool, so please don't get me wrong. I just think
    that this kind of video certainly would appeal to a lot of people who watch
    your videos? Anyway Max, stay safe & rock on brutha.....

  • @unicodeunicorn3949
    @unicodeunicorn3949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loudness were supposed to be on tour in Europe right now but alas, pretty much everything got postponed. Great to see you do these kind of video's. Hope to see more of these player spotlight type things. Awesome!

    • @GuitarMAXMusic
      @GuitarMAXMusic  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I'll consider doing more of these.

  • @tovasstalin2927
    @tovasstalin2927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Akira is a beast but extremely underrated outside Japan! Same as other great guitarists such as Syu, Hide (X Japan), Sugizo and Hizaki (Versailles)

  • @chirbin0nidhogg623
    @chirbin0nidhogg623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate a little variety in your videos

  • @roystanly5882
    @roystanly5882 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this! Akita blew my mind when I first heard Loudness. I really appreciate this video about his playing style.

  • @b.rodclark7349
    @b.rodclark7349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got into pinch harmonic picking from VH's 'Outta Love Again' and ZZ Top's 'La Grange' in the midst of the various 80s metal guitarists including Takasaki... what a time I had learning such techniques at the time!

  • @stevebubar6129
    @stevebubar6129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love teaching my kids this! It’s how I play. I love that sharpness of tone. I tell them it’s like your switching amps but not. Thank u for this video !

  • @Trashkhan
    @Trashkhan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loudness is one of my favourite, you really nailed the tone perfectly. I am not a guitar player but indeed this technique gives better precision to the notes... Cheers ! Indeed, Killer instruments are not really available. I saw only one in a second-hand site in France...

  • @FretLevelMidnight
    @FretLevelMidnight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really love this channel, Max.

  • @MrJoseph6119
    @MrJoseph6119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loudness is one of my all-time bands! Akira Takasaki is one of my favorite 80's guitarist! Van Halen #1 Takasaki #2....

  • @riplead
    @riplead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'm impressed. I've always loved Akira's tone and playing, and often wondered how he got his tone. I would have never guessed it was primarily holding the pick in pinch harmonic mode, and using downstrokes. How on earth did you figure this out?

    • @zacm9747
      @zacm9747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watching his picking closely in live footage of Akira.

  • @terryenglish7132
    @terryenglish7132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video ! I use a heavy Dunlop Nylon pick and have just the tiniest tip sticking out from my finger and thumb so I can play fast. W a Heavy pick its super easy to get harmonics, in fact its actually a little harder to not get them.

  • @nikoniko893
    @nikoniko893 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His tone on 'shadows of war' is one of my favorites. I'd luv to have that tone in an amp sim.

  • @gilbertrodriguez1960
    @gilbertrodriguez1960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man you brought me a lot of good memories from back in time.Rock&Roll Crazy Night's 🎸👍

  • @bluesrockguitaristmikesall2708
    @bluesrockguitaristmikesall2708 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show,love Loudness !

  • @nc1969
    @nc1969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid honoring a MONSTER guitar player from the 80s... there is a concert here on YT back in the days... in Philly... Great watch...

  • @Cerberus-db1bq
    @Cerberus-db1bq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I went to japan and carried my killer guitar back through customs. Wasn’t packing that up ✌🏻grateful I have it and love the setup and position of the pickup switch

  • @danielshafer3227
    @danielshafer3227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are one of the best Guitar Channel You Tubers out there period. You are the King of your domain. Agufish is great but you are the best.

    • @GuitarMAXMusic
      @GuitarMAXMusic  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thanks! That's a very nice comment.

  • @jeffyoung8726
    @jeffyoung8726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Oh yeah, in my opinion as well some of "Loudness" greatest albums are:
    "Thunder In The East"
    "Lightning Strikes"
    "Soldier Of Fortune"
    "On The Prowl"

    • @dominickpascarella3737
      @dominickpascarella3737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Man none of you guys no anything about Akira and loudness. You need to listen to Devils Soldier,or Law of The Devils Land albums. That’s genuine heavy Akira and loudness. Not that commercial bullshit of Thunder in the East and Lightning Strikes. Also Akira uses ESP guitars, and Marshall amps. I know as I was roadie with my friends band that played with Loudness at L’amores in Brooklyn back in the 80’s. Please get your facts straight before you make any more videos. 🤘

    • @MarkSpohn77
      @MarkSpohn77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dominickpascarella3737 you're talking about in the '80s and yet the guy on the video shows him in later years with a completely different brand of amplifiers why don't you get your facts straight

    • @dominickpascarella3737
      @dominickpascarella3737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkSpohn77 ok yes I understand maybe and probably he has changed his gear since then. His tone is still killer I was just referring to back then and that in my opinion the songs were much more heavier and less commercial. Times have changed. I guess I’m just not happy with how a lot of bands “commercialized “ over the years. I still prefer early recordings from many bands as opposed to their newer stuff. I find earlier recordings of quite a few bands and their techniques and such were a lot better and in my opinion more talented. Just listen to;for example Loudness Devils Soldier or Law of the Devils Land, and compare Akira’s playing,riffs and aggression to their newer stuff. That’s all I’m trying to say really. I did speak to soon about his present gear. I just know what he used to always play. Times change and I’m always open to constructive criticism and learning things I don’t know.

  • @colboysigmax
    @colboysigmax 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one!! I've loved Loudness for decades! Earthshaker were great too!!

  • @commonsensehill372
    @commonsensehill372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Holding that pick in that manner and playing an entire concert like that... his grip on that pick has got to be excruciatingly tight and I imagine his grip in general is very strong. Not mention the callus on his thumb must be rock hard. That is unless he crazy glues the pick to his thumb. 😆
    Seriously though... he is a killer player. I bought the first album when it first arrived in the local music store back in the 80s. I was a teenage metal head. Now I'm a middle aged metal head who plays metal and rock for real. Many a nights I'd listen to rock and roll crazy nights with my bros, and we air guitared our *sses off. Now I can learn to play the song the right way. Thanks for the heads up on technique. I'll put it to good use.

  • @kreigerart4764
    @kreigerart4764 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad you covered these guys. Loudness or 'Roudnwss " as the singer pronounced it. Saw them back in the hay day with Mama's Boys, @ the Rainbow Music Hall in Denver. 1000 or so seats. Amazing beyond believe.

  • @merillalexbivens807
    @merillalexbivens807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve adapted that technique in the early 80’s because of Mr. Lynch. However, I’ve loved Loudness ever since they came to States and man what a killer live show they put on..

  • @henrys.6864
    @henrys.6864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! I have done that picking technique for years playing Akira's music!

  • @ziggylayneable
    @ziggylayneable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro I've been subscribed for a long time and you were absolutely hardcore when it comes to trying to nail somebody tone

  • @twobeagles1365
    @twobeagles1365 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You bring back a flash back ! Akira was an amazing talented guitarist . He had a sound like no other, Still have the albums !!

  • @angusorvid8840
    @angusorvid8840 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love how Akira uses pinch harmonics on individual note and chords. It's so badass. Besides Akira, I saw another player, I think from Shark Island, using really cool pinch harmonics back in '87 or so at The Country Club in Reseda, CA in the middle of a triple bill with Jaded Lady opening and Keel headlining. I remember the guitarist was using a Laney AOR Pro Tube Lead full stack and a Charvel. Amazing tone.

  • @jansonlenglends5630
    @jansonlenglends5630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Guitar Tone on Lightening strikes is the bomb .I love the big over driven tones ,,Black star oblivion ..1000 faces , shadows of war ,,And thanks for clarifying the pick up's ..I heard Akira used a mesa boogie mark 2c ,IN the 80's . cheers , loved that pinch harmonics ..cheers from Australia .. do some more Akira ...And maybe some 80's ..Gary Moore !!!!

  • @randallbryant9456
    @randallbryant9456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🤟"Akira"🤟..He's Very Unique. Great Frickin Tone. You're Right, His Picking..And His Pedals/Amplifier. I Love "Loudness"🤟.

  • @markcampbell7554
    @markcampbell7554 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been a fan for many year's and I enjoyed seeing you acknowledge Akira on your show. Hurricane eye's was another great album from Loudness. They definitely stand out as a favorite Japanese band. There was another great Japanese band from that era called Anthem. They were a bit more of a thrash/ speed metal band than Loudness but worth checking out. Tightrope was an excellent album. Thanks again, Max!

  • @BlazeGuitarLessons
    @BlazeGuitarLessons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love that sound!

  • @yusrihamid
    @yusrihamid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a very good video. Thanks 👍👍👍🤟

  • @efwfew
    @efwfew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His tone has always been a favorite of mine, thunder in the east has amazing guitar parts

  • @keithsmith9889
    @keithsmith9889 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well definitely have to check out loudness now! 😎

  • @blackwrits
    @blackwrits 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You really need to start using the Metaltronix amp in your videos. I was hoping you would based on the title, and hell you even mentioned he used it. Then teased the audience by playing through some Hotone.

  • @Simpleman1964
    @Simpleman1964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Max you are a killer player. Thank you for this video

  • @Living_EDventures
    @Living_EDventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the guitar! I ended up getting the Snake Sabo.

  • @tkjamtracks
    @tkjamtracks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tutorial!!

  • @jimmyz2098
    @jimmyz2098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Killer tone and killer guitar, Max! I always thought he was a good player, and I dig his tone. Thanks for sharing this with us. But Brother.... that axe you've got!! Killer Kramer.

  • @doublea7054
    @doublea7054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Akira rules! Been listening to Loudness since Thunder in the East album came out.

  • @stevehusten7940
    @stevehusten7940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Saw Loudness in the ‘80’s. Was happy to see someone flip some props and insight to/into Akira! What do you think of Hotone vs Joyo amps? Thanks, Max!

  • @georgoroth
    @georgoroth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You talk about Loudness, Akira and Takanaka, i suscribe, like and share with my friends.

  • @nekroport7293
    @nekroport7293 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite bands for sure love Loudness i could listen to them all day every day 🤘🏻

  • @zombee38
    @zombee38 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done Gmax !

  • @rikshelly13
    @rikshelly13 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Outstanding video on too much to talk about in a comment, brother. Well done. Well done.

  • @NickOvcharenko
    @NickOvcharenko 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I first heard Akira on a large bobbin cassette left by my metalhead aunt when she moved to another country. I was 11 at that moment, and I was blown away. I just could not believe that such music, with such great guitar tone and solos, was even possible. And that guitar tone, so acidic...One of the strongest impressions in my life.

  • @erockscott1184
    @erockscott1184 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You certainly nailed it...I always wondered how he got his sound.

  • @DenkendeMystik-ll8oi
    @DenkendeMystik-ll8oi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanx Max.
    I used this technique a lot and did not know that I am using it...
    George Lynch sometimes does that also.
    I am indluenced by both of them. Now I know why...

  • @23skidoo46
    @23skidoo46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw them on their first US tour back in the day and every one after that in the 80's. Akira was probably one of my biggest influences for guitar. Ed was the god , but, Akira was my mentor. One of the most underrated players ever. His work on Disillusion and Law of Devil's Land for me was monumental.

  • @mfm6
    @mfm6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So interesting, I always thought he used a cocked wah or some pedal that replicated that sound.
    Never knew this was all in his hands.
    Btw great band, great album. Thunder in the east. 🤟😎

  • @cederickforsberg5840
    @cederickforsberg5840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also does this a lot.
    I've taken it a step further when I sometimes play harmonic tremolo picking and move my hand back and fourth creating a "wah pedal" effect.

  • @kevron9664
    @kevron9664 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @04:14..... "Akira SAKA-TAKI"..??
    LOLZ... Luv your videos, Max !!
    Thank you for this, though. Ever since Crazy Nights, this guy had my attention.
    (Devil Soldier & Birthday Eve are great pre-fame albums, too).

  • @darkraven178
    @darkraven178 ปีที่แล้ว

    i remember we freaked out when first heard that album .good stuff man

  • @qhazwel
    @qhazwel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a great tone bro!!! Love Akira!!! Check out the band Anthem as well.

  • @Dead-EyeMetal
    @Dead-EyeMetal 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm late to this video.
    I'd always assumed that Akira-san's sound was some kind of envelope filter, so this is really interesting. It never occurred to me he might be doing pinch harmonics on powerchords. As well as being a downstroke monster, his heavy handed tapping is pretty unusual in that he really hammers those taps down.

  • @Boilerman-music
    @Boilerman-music 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You Rock Max!!

  • @mikegaubesheadbangers2073
    @mikegaubesheadbangers2073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRO!!! I noticed this way back on "Crazy Nights"...it's a cool technique and I love how you break it down!!! Hit me up sometime if you wanna do my radio show (don't forget I'm the goof that had HELLION in a music store for an interview...hahaha!!!

  • @T.R.R.Jolkien
    @T.R.R.Jolkien 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Leaning to play Akira is like learning to play SRV. No one can do what they do…. You do an excellent job, mate… 🇦🇺

  • @lenpyros658
    @lenpyros658 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic!!!

  • @fernandes5986
    @fernandes5986 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Loudness, and I ave never noticed this secret. Thanks for sharing Max.

  • @shawndouglass2939
    @shawndouglass2939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn Max, I love that Kramer guitfiddle!!

  • @charlesmerfeld2988
    @charlesmerfeld2988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some of his playing reminds of Rhoads. The double live album from Japan before they hit the US is amazing.

  • @aakk4568
    @aakk4568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Akira, I’m glad to learn his tonal secret though I imagine it’s tough to get consistent.

  • @bjoern_thun_dersteel
    @bjoern_thun_dersteel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I only heard a few songs from Loudness but they are defenitly overlooked.

  • @brianelkins8604
    @brianelkins8604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His tone on soldier of fortune is one of my favorite of all time.

  • @mr.eericsauritch2977
    @mr.eericsauritch2977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite! Thanks for the info.!! Pinch ok...I have a Killer Pirates...lower end but wow! Seymour Duncans

  • @Margilio5150
    @Margilio5150 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loudness fan here since the early 2000s, love all its eras, 80s, early 90s Vescera’s, 90s Mazaki Yamada’s experimental & of course their Reunion… Last album “Sunburst” has some cool shred songs on it, check it out

  • @jasoncherry4221
    @jasoncherry4221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i saw loudness in 87 i was immediately a fan

  • @SEKreiver
    @SEKreiver 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always used this technique to some extent. I stumbled on how to do pinch harmonics VERY early on in my playing, simply because I always preferred to 'choke up' on the pick. It's interesting that you mentioned it sounding like a wah. It never occurred to me, but an old school buddy of mine--who played in literally a hundred bands for 30+yrs--noted more than once that my rhythm playing sometimes sounded like I was using a wah.

  • @KevinSmith-wb4ju
    @KevinSmith-wb4ju 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's always cool 2 catch another's technic! So nothing wrong with that. Going further in 1's playability is always fun!!!

  • @madeofnapalm
    @madeofnapalm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tasty sounds!

  • @renula
    @renula 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Akira is so underrated. Thanks, Max!

  • @kituki3965
    @kituki3965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gracias por mostrar la tecnica

  • @Kevzilla100
    @Kevzilla100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Max! Most of my pinch harmonics are still accidental, lol. What did you use for output from the Hotone? Was it straight into a DI and your PC?

  • @Moua
    @Moua 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for giving akria some love

  • @hoosierdaddy2308
    @hoosierdaddy2308 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I call pinch harmonics " pings". You're letting your thumb as you say hit the string as well. 🤘♥️🤘.
    Akira uses a lot of gain and a tone of treble too. He for sure uses a lot of pinch harmonics. ♥️🤘♥️
    Great video man. Loving that Kramer. Looks better on this video than on the Kramer web site. 🤘♥️

  • @KARELIA28
    @KARELIA28 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the t-shirt! The golden era of Wrestling!