Doug Steele plays EVH Frankenstrat (VH2 songs)

[seanprocyclist]

wow,,,,you are seriously bad ass. how many years you been playing?

[DougFCKNSteele]

@seanprocyclist Thanks. Maybe 23 years? Started when I was about 15, got serious at 18, etc etc...

[h4ckb0x7]

The Tapping/Sweep lick you do at 0:16 is FUCKING SICK!!!

[DougFCKNSteele]

@h4ckb0x7 Why thank you!!

[Ralfertify]

I had to watch like 10 times before I noticed the dog haha

[Botdra]

Hey Doug, why do you own the Bumblebee and Star but not the Frankenstrat?

[DougFCKNSteele]

@Botdra Cuz i hate it. But I'll own it someday.

[Botdra]

@DougFCKNSteele Bahaha... awesome. The other two cost around $1500 US, do you know what the other will cost, considering it's a hell of a lot more work an all. Awesome playing by the way, every Van Halen song you do you just KILL it, every subtlety... Amazing!

[DougFCKNSteele]

@Botdra My friend doesn't make them anymore.

[Botdra]

@DougFCKNSteele Ah, shame. Cheers man, great playing!

[ManiacGuitar98]

Is that a Canadian Alex lifeson head

[DougFCKNSteele]

@ManiacGuitar98 Nah, H&K..and sold..

[jeffreycollins]

I bet your students love watching you play that baby. Sweet!

[DougFCKNSteele]

@jeffreycollins Not mine, that was the only time I played it. I own bumblebee and star only.

[LOMAZ5150]

hey doug i need some advice for my floyd rose i use the whammy but keeps coming out of tune have i got to adjust the bridge or the locking nut?

[DougFCKNSteele]

@LOMAZ5150 One or maybe both, you'll need to take it to someone or google the question.

[panama69er]

your guitar is sick bitchN job what color red is it,i think mine is a little to dark can u help me with the rt.color.keep on jamn

[DougFCKNSteele]

@panama69er I don't paint the guitars so I'm of no use to you.

[LOMAZ5150]

no not that iknow thats a headstock im talking about that little angled bar thing

[DougFCKNSteele]

@LOMAZ5150 string retainer? you need to google this shit,..

[LOMAZ5150]

@DougFCKNSteele ahhh thats it cheers for ya help mate

[LOMAZ5150]

hey doug i have one more question what that thing called just above the locking nut i cant remember what it's called

[DougFCKNSteele]

@LOMAZ5150 headstock.

[tpk361]

@DougFCKNSteele Hehehe

[Rebelsoul73]

I luv EVH, but 25 grand is absurd, not worth near that unless its an original then probably name your price. EVH has one problem he holds himself above his fans, he never learned that. Dimebag,Kirk Hammett learned this early on, as did alot of others. Dime would never endorse such a price tag.

[DougFCKNSteele]

@Rebelsoul73 And that's why Ed's a douche.

[Rebelsoul73]

@DougFCKNSteele i agree, nice job on the ax BTW

[LOMAZ5150]

did you make it or buy it

[DougFCKNSteele]

@LOMAZ5150 neither, this was some else's. made for them in exchange for lots of cash.

[LOMAZ5150]

what size eyehooks are onthe frankenstein im struggling to find what size they are

[DougFCKNSteele]

@LOMAZ5150 No idea.

[LOMAZ5150]

@DougFCKNSteele oh ok thanks anyway

[DougFCKNSteele]

@LOMAZ5150 sorry I couldn't answer your questions, i seriously just play the things..

[LOMAZ5150]

hey what camera or camcorder do you use mines crap

[DougFCKNSteele]

@LOMAZ5150 panasonic nvgs230 or some such shit.

[Themetalriffguy]

top 5 guitarist on youtube

[DougFCKNSteele]

@Themetalriffguy Thanks metalriffguy, I'll take it!!!

[vutEwa]

way cool

[DougFCKNSteele]

@vutEwa Pretty mad.

[MrQwertyuiop2112]

WOW i didn't know the Edge (U2) like EVH

[DougFCKNSteele]

@MrQwertyuiop2112 Ha ha!! he Edge? That's a first. Maybe a fat Edge, serrated as all fuck.

[vandermaas76]

Thank you for f*cking up my day. I quit trying haha.... you're badass !!!! Enjoyed all your video's.....

[DougFCKNSteele]

@vandermaas76 Cheers dude. no quitting!!

[Metal1412]

From :06 - :10 as your climbing up the neck... can you comment what you are doing there? I'd like to learn that and work it in my phrases!

[DougFCKNSteele]

@Metal1412 Three note per string in F sharp. If you don't know your 5 pentatonic boxes, don't bother with this shit.

[Metal1412]

I know my five boxes and play the same 5th pattern, over and over. I'm gonna make a big leap and move it around! Thanks Broham!!!!

[DougFCKNSteele]

@Metal1412 Everything you need to know is in Paul Gilbert's 1st Intense Rock video. 

[Metal1412]

@DougFCKNSteele I have that one, but it's been years since I did anything with it. Some string skipping, etc. can I get in on the LSG stuff even though I'm here in the U.S?

[DougFCKNSteele]

@Metal1412 Yes.

[Metal1412]

Doug - Very serious ability! Big fan over here !

[skrewflanders]

very nice playing. is that the $25,000 replica?

[DougFCKNSteele]

@skrewflanders It is, bought it the same day I bought a mansion in the Hamptons and a Ferrari for my 6 year old.

[skrewflanders]

@DougFCKNSteele haha, ya i read the description after i posted. not bad for a guitar that was "done by a friend for the price of a cup of coffee." congrats man. good point about evh's cost to make the original btw.

[Ellipser]

Wow. Absolutely amazing. You give Ed a run for the money. Speaking of which, that guitar sure looks alot like the limited edtion series.

Twenty-five grand for a copied signature design?

Guess Ed is trying to make up for the money he could've made if he had patented the humbucker + strat design.

[DougFCKNSteele]

@Ellipser I guess he is, that's why I don't I don't feel too bad when i get a friend to make one...or all. LOL. I still have 5 more to go. Oh it'll fucking happen.

[mrdowntown]

:26 is as funny as it gets! Oh yeah, then 2:34.... shouldnt' inhale whilst throwing a nasty LMAO!

[DougFCKNSteele]

@mrdowntown I'll fucking say.

[mrdowntown]

:26 is as funny as it gets!

[NickMass35]

You've all the guitars but where's the Marshall running through the variac and the bomb with the echoplex in it. haha. sick playing dude.

[waliuxD]

you are one of the best and cool gutiarrist i ve seen in youtube

[DougFCKNSteele]

@waliuxD Thanks. For Van halen stuff, check out yobroman as well. His video on Mean Street intro is tickety boo.

[waliuxD]

what strings do you use?

[DougFCKNSteele]

@waliuxD 9-42, usually GHS boomers but I'll slut around.

[SvenTviking]

For the price of $25,000 let Fender rip you off! $500 worth of guitar,$50 paint job,$24,450 worth of paint chips, cigarette burns and a collectors number!

Far simpler to get "MUG" tatooed on your forehead.

[DougFCKNSteele]

@SvenTviking Pretty much.

[Emristable]

Hey dude, you should do a video for DOA. that would be kickass. And dance the night away would be cool but, I read a comment or something you put somewhere that you don't like the more popular VH songs somewhere. But anyways. It would be kickass for a DOA vid. haha

[DougFCKNSteele]

@Emristable We'll see. Time is not on my side.

[PoundcakePlaysMW2]

I'm glad I finally finished (using the term lightly) my EVH replica. 60 dollar ebay guitar after 2 years of playing I stripped it and painted it to my liking. I still need a new pickup and a floyd but for now it sounds good I'd say. Nice playing as always bro.

[DougFCKNSteele]

@PoundcakePlaysMW2 Cheers dude, and congrats with the guitar.

[HillaryHitler]

Where did you get the neck from? or was that made too?

I am wanting to build my own as well

Thanks

BTW your VH playing is pretty damn cool

[DougFCKNSteele]

@HillaryHitler This model? No idea..Goole KNE guitars and Warmoth necks.

[HillaryHitler]

Does ANYONE know where I can buy a Birdseye Maple neck that has a nice Amber look like the real deal? I see so many replicas with almost white necks THEY LOOK HORRIBLE

Shelling out 25k is nuts when you consider how much EDDIE had in his.

[DougFCKNSteele]

@HillaryHitler Warmoth, I ain't sayin g it again.

[RevisedTV]

@DougFCKNSteele best site ever for a build, is that where yo got the parts for the other 2 EVH replicas in the back

[DougFCKNSteele]

@RevisedTV I think so, yeah.

[RevisedTV]

did you spend 25,000 dollars for the frankenstein? or did you make it>?

[DougFCKNSteele]

@RevisedTV Friend made it. I wouldn't spend 3 grand on a franky.

[xGuitarStianx]

Eyh dude, do u think u can make your neighboor make one frankenstrat lefty for me? No one are making frankenstrat lefties and Im a really big Van Halen fan :( I live in Norway and wants to pay loads for a frankenstrat (But not 25k dollars xD)

[resqfireman]

I love how Ed built his guitars using Krazy Glue on the frets, nails to hold his pickups in, a chisel to hollow out the cavity for the pickup itself, red bicycle spray paint and cigarette burns all over it...lmfao!

[evilotto77cheese]

Yeah!!! Love it, awesome playing, awesome guitar, awesome sound... awesome video!

[DougFCKNSteele]

@evilotto77cheese Thanks dude.

[Grefintiuk]

more amazing

[Grefintiuk]

so fucking warm sound

[DougFCKNSteele]

@Grefintiuk and it's alll digital.

[lamt1996]

THe only thing i need too say is:wow

[DougFCKNSteele]

@lamt1996 Wow, thanks.

[waynedeatonmusic]

u rok! let's jam. i don't care if i make a dime either! who do you play for??

[DougFCKNSteele]

@waynedeatonmusic Gonna fly out to Oz for a jam? I play for myself. Currently in a top 40 cover band.

[punkfunc]

Dude You rock. Subbed.

[DougFCKNSteele]

@punkfunc Ha ha, rockin'..Got plenty of classic VH solo and song dissecdtions on here.

[aaronbergAPB]

I went to GIT about a year after Parrish, but he'd still show up in open counseling jams from time to time. He had the Vinnie Moore thing goin' bigtime. He was very close to Paul Gilbert, like a shadow really and he really nails the VH stuff, as well. Being around those guys then was pretty humbling stuff for me. You play Van Halen just as killer sir, no B.S.

[DougFCKNSteele]

@aaronbergAPB Thanks, I could have done better here, but I'm not gonna spend 4 hours trying to nail shit exactly, after 3 or 4 takes, it is what it is.

Good ole' Russ, we're both from Fresno, he ended up being PG's roomate for quite some time. I love his shit in Atomic Punks, great guys, the lot of 'em..

[aaronbergAPB]

You kill on the axe, you know the drill, so keep drillin' for that Texas Tea. L8

[DougFCKNSteele]

@aaronbergAPB Thanks dude, when I move back to the to the US, we'll hang out and you can tell me if I have what it takes to act.

[aaronbergAPB]

You have what it takes to act. I'll be in the States, but just where? Lot's of things in the works. It's a small world, apb

[SKejtzazivot]

I mean.. FUCK!

You're the best van halen guitarist on this fucking site.

[DougFCKNSteele]

@SKejtzazivot Thanks, but I think you'll find Russ Parish from Atomic Punks/Steel Panther to be quite dead on.

[SKejtzazivot]

@DougFCKNSteele Well ok. Rush is a pro. He doesn't count. :P

[riffs04]

Great control Doug! come check out my channel sometime, hey what's the song you're playing at 1:50?

[bucktheusa]

Smoke 'em if you got 'em!

YEAHhhhhhhhh!

I always wanted to do a bumblebee with reflective tape!

I'm coming up so all you frak's that are used to shitty tab from some freak in the Netherland's prepare to eat my note for note licks!

[DougFCKNSteele]

@bucktheusa We'll be waiting.

[EVHGUITARS4LESS]

Conspicuous lack of playing on your channel though homey......better get uploading them note for notes.

[DougFCKNSteele]

@EVHGUITARS4LESS So far he's just another European shit talker.

[5150RDH]

Incredible playin' man. Awesome vid, 5*s! Sweet guitar too (not $25,000 sweet though). Rock on!

[DougFCKNSteele]

@5150RDH Ha ha, you funny fucker.

[LilVanHalen7]

do you know how to make a frankenstrat?

just in general i need some tips to make one. I'm kinda fed up with crappy info.

[DougFCKNSteele]

Nope, my buddy does 'em..He's pretty over answering questions about, so you may just have to gin and bare it.

[EVHGUITARS4LESS]

@ LilVan - check out halen d o t c o m. (Had to put the put the spaces in our youtube deletes the comment). Look for the guitar builders forums and you will find EVERYTHING you need to know.

[DougFCKNSteele]

@EVHGUITARS4LESS You are so nice to the youngins..

[LilVanHalen7]

thanks, I check it out... Nice shop by the way.Cheers!

ryan

[hendrixfan1990]

That was fucking sick!!! 5 stars, Rock on dude.

[DougFCKNSteele]

Thanks!!! Ed rocks my cocks.

[SuperJaykay93]

Hey doug

Is that the replica or your own?

[DougFCKNSteele]

Not mine. The bumblebee's mine.

[raloveloz]

nice!

[zrssav]

holy shit crazy

[foreveralive]

Great as always, Doug. Got a couple of questions for ya.

Can you reveal a little info about the necks on all of these EVH guitars you're playing? What is the standard neck width on these instruments? I was just curious.

[DougFCKNSteele]

The only thing I can say is that these are much thicker than the ibanez wizard necks I'm used to. They feel like a strat width..Vic, help??

[Gibsonwilshire]

i own vh2, but what is the 2nd song u did i forgot it

[DougFCKNSteele]

No idea.

[Gibsonwilshire]

u should get a recording contract

[DougFCKNSteele]

@Gibsonwilshire Flatstick shoud, anyways. if i had my own studio, I wouldn't even care.

[Gibsonwilshire]

@DougFCKNSteele that riff is tight though

[DougFCKNSteele]

It's probably Beaitiful Girls. Once i post a clip, I never watch it, except for the Star getting striped.

[foreveralive]

If you could get Vic to answer that question, that would be awesome. I was just really curious. Also, is Vic buying all the parts from Warmoth?

[DougFCKNSteele]

well, for the star, yes, I'll send this to vic now..

[EVHGUITARS4LESS]

Standard Strat measurements on the necks and bodies.

[EVHGUITARS4LESS]

Oh, and neck profile depends on what mr customer desires. C shape is pretty standard. Some fancy-dance-shredpants types prefer Wizard profile. Anything can be done with $.

[DougFCKNSteele]

wizard necks make your tone better, your hands bigger, your dick harder, your missus hotter, your pick thicker, your stick sticker, and your wallet fatter.

[EVHGUITARS4LESS]

Yah but the side effects inclide baldness, testicular cancer and a sudden attraction to the dude who plays drums in "The Corrs". Not that there is anything wrong with that. Damn that wizard, damn him to hell!

[CukuSk8]

Cool videos man, nice guitars!!! ;)

Cheers!

[DougFCKNSteele]

Thanks, i wish they were all mine.

[azazael07]

Hey Doug buddy, hows it going?

Just finished my replica, hope u can check it out n leave a comment.

Keep rocking like a mofo.

[DougFCKNSteele]

shit's good, the star will be done in 2 weeks or less. I'll leave a comment, does it have to be a good one?

[azazael07]

Lol, im with ya the RWB Frankenstrat is certainly an acquired taste. The Black/White is still my favourite. I know you like the Bumblebee, I dunno if I will get around to one of them. Think you commented on the wrong video lol.

Hope to see the star soon, its been months and months now since I seen you blog it on the sites.

[rockandroll2334]

is that an original frankenstein ? or made only . looks nice .

[DougFCKNSteele]

It's the real Fender one, I'm endorsed by them, they gave me 4 of 'em.

[UnknownGuitarGod]

Awesome! How did u pull that off? You are a very good. I'm just now listening to your stuff.

[DougFCKNSteele]

I know people who know people. I can also fly, bend buildings with my mind, and shit fire.

[UnknownGuitarGod]

Wow, you are quite the talented fellow I happened to stumble across. Glad to meet you. My name is Kevin.haha

[DougFCKNSteele]

I'm John, call me Doug for short. Give me your bank details.

[UnknownGuitarGod]

well, my name is kevin i like to play guitar and i'm 18 years old.

[stebonar]

great stuff man!

best in YT!

[DougFCKNSteele]

YT? Yellow Trailor?

[eggmanburrito]

man, pickups?

[DougFCKNSteele]

yep, a humbucker right in back there.

[vanhalenicek]

Yeeeeeeeaaaaah!!!!!5 Staaaaaars!!! ;-)

[slayer544]

is that frank peeking around the back of the guitar? :D excellent playing man

[DougFCKNSteele]

Thanks man. Yeah, I love Frank, Howard stern, Meshuggah, classic VH, Steely dan, Shag tattoos, etc etc..I'll get a Zappa tat at some stage.

[slayer544]

haha excellent. I was thinking of getting the zappa stash logo tatted somewhere

[DougFCKNSteele]

I plan on getting Frank tweaking moustache on forearm somewhere. I'm getting a Shag tiki tat on inner bicep dec 10.

[DougFCKNSteele]

Which I did get!! Yessah!!

[allanzaya]

bro, i've been following you on youtube for years. not only are you extremely talented, but you're a fucking joker and it's great to see a guy with your talent not take himself too seriously. Big Ups from Toronto!

[DougFCKNSteele]

Wow, thanks!! most Canadians hate me, so it's nice to get a bit o' love. cheers!!

[metalguitarist11]

holy fuck ur amazing

[DougFCKNSteele]

Ha ha, I worked my ass off. thanks.

[kensong1]

The best impression of Ed I have ever seen!!!!!

[DougFCKNSteele]

Thanks man. There's a few guys on youtube that kill it, some spanish guy in a VH tribute band, and a few others.

[DropkickMurphys12]

I know who your talking about, i think his names Frankie somethin' hahaha

[frankenstrat25]

is that the 25,000$ franky

[EVHGUITARS4LESS]

Nope - not the $25,000 franky - check the EVHGUITARS4LESS video response, same guitar. Let me know if you want one - I have others.

[ChickenOnAStick3]

MAn you're awesome at guitar!

[DougFCKNSteele]

Thanks.

[gtrmotorc7]

is that yur h&k in the backround?

[DougFCKNSteele]

Nope, Vic's, he already sold it off.

[pluhh2000]

dude...PLEASEEEEE tab that sweep at 18 seconds thanks so much probably THE cleanest sweep i`ve ever heard

fuckin amazing!

[stephdrewman]

What setting on the line 6 are cranking it thru? thanks

[DougFCKNSteele]

Marshall model, tape echo model, phaser, large hall reverb.

[stephdrewman]

whoa f'n whoa-play it man-more vh!!!!!

[DougFCKNSteele]

Wait til the Star's finished..It'll be WACF Central!!

[redslownight]

So is that the 25k one or a replica of the guitar?

[DougFCKNSteele]

Replica, friend made it actually affordable. Check out video response clip.

[BlackWolfgang70]

you really play really well ... amazing ... you scared me out ... i'l put the guitar away after seeing you playing ! ... you rock ... 5 stars as always !

[DougFCKNSteele]

Ah dude, never let anyone 'scare' you out of playing anything. We all have something good to give.

[extrenix]

What's the first song he plays after he says "last one, last one [...]" ????

[EJG5150]

ligh up the sky VH II

[13thNoteOfMusic]

Is all your guitar painting done by that guy named Vic?

(I mean for guitar building projects)

[DougFCKNSteele]

On these guitars? Yes. He owns most of 'em. Bumblebee's mine.

[frankenstrat25]

actually the red white and black franky shudnt have a different sound than the the VH1 franky they both use the same rear double humbucker in the back

[azazael09]

If you are talking about Ed's actual guitars then there will be a slight tone difference due to switch from the big block vintage trem to the floyd rose and also the neck was changed.

[dogtownskater777]

didnt ed have a white pickup for a short time in the franky? what was that pickup?

[frankenstrat25]

actually the kramers arent the original franky so ur probably referring to 1 of the kramers probably