Meshuggah - In Death - Is Life

[Emikropz]

why didn't u cover the whole song?

[cataclysmichael]

@Emikropz

I did, I just didn't cover the whole next song :P

[kirkhammett1993]

how much did this guitar cost? and does jesse hall have any website ? I would like to buy a guitar from him

[cataclysmichael]

@kirkhammett1993

$3400. He said he would get into building again some time ago, but I don't know if he have started yet. I sent him a message about it, I'll let you know when he reply.

[cataclysmichael]

@kirkhammett1993 He gave me an email you can contact him on if you're still interested. I'm using this new cosmo panda youtube layout which looks like have removed the send message button... couldn't find it, haha. Just send me a message and I'll reply with the email address.

[gumblebroo]

such a fucking awesome guitar... so sweet! :)

[cataclysmichael]

@gumblebroo

Thanks!

[math1st]

if a had all that equipment and guitars i would shred the fuck out of it

[cataclysmichael]

@math1st

If you see where I rest my pinky on the guitar with my picking-hand. I've actually weared off the finish at that spot, heh :/

[Pallka23]

Good job dude):)

[MajkeTiTvoje]

Whats with the design? was it your idea or did did the luthier design it? it looks awesome.

[cataclysmichael]

@MajkeTiTvoje

It's based on another guitar he made. Just changed a few things.

[666love1]

Nice guitar bro!!

[cataclysmichael]

@666love1

Thanks!

[Mexicanopkr]

what did you use for recording this?

[cataclysmichael]

@Mexicanopkr

Podxt pro

[LessthanJake14]

It sounds dreadful here.

But I know it's just the quality of the video.

[cataclysmichael]

@LessthanJake14

Actually, the patch I used was pretty bad :P

[TheThespark]

hvilken sang er det i starten ?

[cataclysmichael]

@TheThespark

Sangen før den jeg spiller på albummet..

Minds mirrors.

[RythemGuitarist]

WOW what a sound! best sounding 8 stringer ive heard:D

[cataclysmichael]

@RythemGuitarist

This video sounds terrible though!

[DJBroPro]

Hate the red coloring, despite that amazingly beautiful guitar. nice playing as well

[AaronWelchMusic]

That guitar really is rather sexual! :)

[thenameiwantedwasnta]

You gotta fucking love minds mirrors

[minttoe]

That's beautiful.

[TheDive99]

impressive.

[MegaICS]

I'M FUCKING JEALOUS OF YOUR GUITAR, YOUR SKILLS, ETC.

[Nick0088]

fucking brilliant

[eviltube1111]

REE

DICK

YOU

LESS

[ZEDdotTVtm]

Beautiful everything. What's the scale length?

[cataclysmichael]

@ZEDdotTVtm

Thanks.

30" ;)

[Shredder647]

Amazing cover dude, I love jamming that song. I think I came when I saw your guitar... Let me check... Yup..

[nubfaceforthelose]

so awesome as always, that 8 totally makes me weep tears of jealousy :( lol

[onofregarcia88]

beautiful

[kilyatwice]

Ahh man, send your 8 string my way! It's flipping unreal!

Solid cover dude!

[cataclysmichael]

@kilyatwice

Have you sent the cash yet? :P

[schecterftw]

that 8 is so damn punchy. i love it

[aTOOLuggahMomPuncher]

You get so into it!  but nice cover!

[jonesy97]

Your other guitars are gonna get VERY lonely.

[woopetywoopwoop]

That is one tasty lookin guitar. Seriously it looks great

[HomageofReason]

Kick ass.

[Dementedbreakfast]

Excellent....great tone!

[666bodom666]

he covers good but can he write??

[cataclysmichael]

@666bodom666

You have a rough little sample at myspace com michaelhebo

[svbassist]

@cataclysmichael I love how elitists with insecurity issues scrutinize other musician's writing skills XD

Your cover of Bleed is my favourite.

[svbassist]

@cataclysmichael I love how elitists with insecurity issues scrutinize other musician's writing skills XD

Your cover of Bleed is my favourite.

[svbassist]

@cataclysmichael @cataclysmichael I love how elitists with insecurity issues scrutinize other musician's writing skills XD

Your cover of Bleed is my favourite.

[Guitareben]

@svbassist hahaha well said. I don't even see why people should post things like "yea but can you write". Who gives a fuck, this guy can do what he wants (i don't know if he can write). They are just jealous :) . Also, not everyone is a writer, some people much prefer p[laying to writing, and vice versa :D

[INMETALISPOWER]

@666bodom666 I ALWAYS think that when I see some fuckin Asian covering a song perfectly.

[Guitareben]

@666bodom666 who cares. Not everyone is a writer. Some people just like to play.

[morandymo]

are you in a band or anything?

[cataclysmichael]

@morandymo

Kinda, myspace com michaelhebo

[Coreyland]

Does hesse hall have a website?

That looks amazing

[cataclysmichael]

@Coreyland

He have taken it down. He has stopped building, or at least taking a break from it, I don't know..

[Itsoeasyafterall]

dude very nice cover

[cataclysmichael]

@Itsoeasyafterall

Thank you :)

[mesaboogiepower]

Michael...can u please tell me how u make your vids.!? What camera do u use, what effects and how do u connect it to get this sound ?

I`m about to make video`s myself so I appreciate if you help me....

Cheers Oyvind

[cataclysmichael]

@mesaboogiepower

In this video I only used an old logitech webcam, just recorded the sound into the program I got with the cam. Edited it together in sony vegas.

Now I use a sony handycam, logic and final cut though.

[gosu1234]

Dude, that is the most beautiful guitar i´ve seen.

[cataclysmichael]

@gosu1234

Thanks :)

[TomithyTTomilson]

how much did the guitar cost you?

[cataclysmichael]

@TomithyTTomilson

$3400

[PunkRckr13]

What I Mean Is... What Did You Name It? ;x If You Have Named It That Is... ;x

[cataclysmichael]

@PunkRckr13

I just call it my baby :P

[PunkRckr13]

Agreed, I personally love the inlay as well(: Very pretty guitar(: What's it's name? ;o

[cataclysmichael]

@PunkRckr13

TIL 8 or Illustrated 8... something like that :P

[009Tomo009]

Beautiful guitar, how did you make the inlays?

[cataclysmichael]

@009Tomo009

The inlay is made of abalone. I didn't build the guitar though, I just ordered it :P

[GuttedAtBirth]

whats the gauges?

[cataclysmichael]

@GuttedAtBirth

.009 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 .056 .070.

[axxeman666]

I love the inlay on this guitar, its just a beautiful guitar really

[los2restantes]

really is your guitar? xD

[cataclysmichael]

@los2restantes

Yup :)

[Flatvia]

dude that sound is really angry! love it

[jackworm]

This is tremendous! Well done.

[DrumBum561]

what tuning is this

[adamwells12]

@DrumBum561 8-string guitar down 1/2 step (F Bb Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)

[KillswitchEngage42]

Hey Mike, I'd love to see you cover some After the Burial with this bad boy. haven't seen it for a while. :)

[cataclysmichael]

@KillswitchEngage42

Right now I have no recording/editing software for either audio or video, hehe, so I can't make any videos...

[KillswitchEngage42]

@cataclysmichael Aw man, that's unfortunate. Sorry to hear that :)

[slipknotmaggot135]

...haha nvm.. The answer to my question is below.=P

[cataclysmichael]

@slipknotmaggot135

Oh, ok :P

[immatear]

@cataclysmichael quick question, fucking LOVE your covers of meshuggah and the guitar. But why did you want the neck pickup further away from the neck, any reason or just did?

[cataclysmichael]

@immatear

Thanks. Or else it would have to be mounted on the neck, I guess that would be possible to, but we just chose to do it like this.

[slipknotmaggot135]

Beautiful fucking guitar!! I love the quilted maple top and the woods you used in the neck! How much did that masterpiece cost you?

[cataclysmichael]

@slipknotmaggot135

Thanks! $3400. Totally worth it :)

[underscoreisnotvalid]

sick! now you just need to upload an entire cover of in death is death, lol.

(p.s - you have serious talent, i often watch your videos for inspiration, ever though i play the drums, i just love how into music you are and the quality of your playing which makes me wanna go practice all day... also you do compose your own music?)

[cataclysmichael]

@underscoreisnotvalid

Thanks man. I try to compose my own music, but I'm not very good at it, haha. I'll upload some originals soon I guess..

[1mp4c7]

awesome cover, as always. keep'em coming

[cannabiozzz]

u suck

[ronman54]

whats the song in the beginning?

[Shenkert]

It's Mind's Mirrors, the track on the album before In Death - Is Life.

[ronman54]

thanks dude

[tutohallgrim]

beautiful instrument

[cataclysmichael]

@tutohallgrim

Indeed, thanks.

[Skittershit]

Wow that is kickass, keep it up!!

[cataclysmichael]

@Skittershit

Thanks! I´ll try =)

[obzen666]

just awesome, I want more of Catch!!:)

great job!

[cataclysmichael]

@obzen666

Maybe I´ll do one more then!

[Nick0088]

fucking great!

[brunobliss]

ePIC!

[GoatFish311]

i love the inlay

[MickeyLWalker]

do you listen to animals as leaders?

[cataclysmichael]

Of course!

[damnationofsociety]

you've heard this alot i see, but damn thats a sexy guitar! Great design. I'm sure it plays quite nice.

[cataclysmichael]

Thanks man. I completely fell in love the first time I saw the design. Had to get one! :P

[damnationofsociety]

@cataclysmichael hell ya, im feeling the same way! lol. Its fuckin sexy. What kind of wood is it made of?

[cataclysmichael]

The body is swamp ash with a maple top. The neck is maple, bloodwood and wenge.

[damnationofsociety]

@cataclysmichael damn, i bet it wasnt cheap! It has a really good sound to it as well. What kinda pickups are in it?

[cataclysmichael]

Actually, I was very lucky because the dollar was at it lowest when I bought it, so I only payed a few hundred bucks more than a ESP standard... which is pretty much money, but considering it´s a fully custom it´s pretty nice :)

[isador21]

That's a damn sexy axe...

[TruNikkaz]

so like..... how do you get one of these??

[cataclysmichael]

I emailed him. I think he´s taking a break from building now though..

[EricVelez0609]

how did you find his e-mail i have been searching for a way to contact himfor a long time and have come out empty handed

[cataclysmichael]

Yeah, he seems to have disappeared from the internet. I got it from the almighty Bulb.

[sol319]

that is one sexy guitar my friend

[cataclysmichael]

Thank you :)

[darkarchon777]

how long did it take to finish it ?

[cataclysmichael]

Originally it was planned to take 4-6 months, but it ended up to be 1 year because of various reasons. Well worth the wait though :)

[SplatterdaySaints]

Love them inlays i want a custom 8 string iceman but man that was bad ass im still on the 7 string if i tune it any lower than G# its very muddy and sloppy due to the fact im using a .058 on the 7th

[g0atf1sh]

that is one of the crazies guitars Ive ever seen, I friggin love the fret board. how much did that run you?

[cataclysmichael]

Thanks! Look at the description of my bleed video :P

[shadowmij13]

\m/

this is so fukn ugh, cant think of a word for it

[cataclysmichael]

Thanks for subscribing :)

[BVB09Fanatic]

\m/

[dallasadsit]

that is one bad ass guitar, i bet it can dee-Virginianize girls if they herd it lol

[cataclysmichael]

I haven´t tried, but if it can´t it´s only one thing to do ;)

:P

[sharpasabowlingball]

De-Virginianize?

[Seebu]

De-virginianize=to make a person move out of Virginia

[sephirothdun]

hahahah

[cruisemissilesrock]

dude, the side links broken, repost it?

[cataclysmichael]

Sorry about that, should work now.

[cruisemissilesrock]

many thanks

[BlackZar84]

what song is the one that's playin along the guitar making pics???? that's awesome :D

[cataclysmichael]

It´s the song previous to the song I´m playing along to after the pics. I´m not going to tell you the name of it, just buy the album, catch 33, haha.

[BlackZar84]

Ahahah ok ok :D that's exactly what i was thinking to do :D the more i hear these guys music the more i like it!!! Anyway awesome playing dude :D as in the bleed cover ;)

[BlackZar84]

pm me your mail address, i'll send you some pics of my custom hand made 7 string guitar ;) i'm curious of what you're gonna say about it :)

[cataclysmichael]

It´s nice! The headstock reminds me of the agile inteprid :P

Did you build that yourself?

[pimpriggsley]

youre an evil motherfucker joe!

[dimert]

that's rocking :D

[nekros729]

dude, is he a local luthier? How much did this cost?

[cataclysmichael]

Nope, he sent it all the way from USA, Arizona, to Norway :P

About $3400

[ricreech2]

damnnnn thatsss a beatiful guitar man ! how can i contact that guy i would love to have a custom 8 string guitar !!! is there somehow you could tell me a way to contact him please ! thakns man ! p.m. me if you can sorry about my english its kinda poor hahaha

[cataclysmichael]

I don´t know if he builds anymore, but I´ll pm you his email.

[BeardedDanishViking]

Very nice sound, the design isnt really my thing, but screw that! It sounds bitchin :D

[gibbsies]

whats the scale on that beast

[BeardedDanishViking]

30" hopefully.. :p

[cataclysmichael]

Correct.

[redxangel50]

sweeet guitar u got there :) nice cover

[ShaggusMcPhallus]

Awesome but I'd like to hear it with just your playing.

[morbida]

I want to have sex with your guitar

[diablowal]

Get in line.

[ulgren]

just watched your vids, you rock! keep it going :)

[cataclysmichael]

Thanks man. Thanks for subscribing.

[cratemanman]

your fucken stupid to pay that much for wood cause u suck

[cataclysmichael]

Ok =)

[griever3]

Hey great playing to one of my favs! Just wondering how much you spent on your guitar? How much do 8 strings usually cost?

[cataclysmichael]

Thanks. Paid about $3400, totally worth it :) The ibanez 8-string is pretty cheap, considering it´s an 8-string. It´s also a nice guitar, and I don´t even like ibanez guitars. You can also check out the the Agile Intrepids, never tried one, but I´ve heard good things, and they´re really cheap. Also looks way cooler than the Ibby IMO =) Google it and you´ll find it.

[dreamopeth]

aye man, we should get it done. Shame your not a stone throw away.

[dreamopeth]

shuggah tribute band?

[cataclysmichael]

Just covers for fun.

[AdeBfmv]

Im liking the inlays, very subtle.

[pigeonmafia]

holy hell, that sound is just orgasmic. What are the specs of that guitar? what effects/head are you using?

[cataclysmichael]

Haha. This video sounds terrible IMO :P I´m only using a podxt here. Watch my gear tour video for more info about the 8-string ^^,

[bulldrumm]

sir, you are GOOD. and that guitar of yours is a beautiful piece .

[moti88]

Dritbra spilt! ;) Men du... Hadde ikke du en versjon av hele In Death - Is Death også her før? Eller tuster jeg nå...? Hvis ikke burde du lage en, den er sinnsykt fet!

Bra spilt på alt annet av Meshuggah du har forresten :) Keep it up ;)

[cataclysmichael]

Takk. Har nok aldri hatt hele sullamitten. Bare den lille snutten her fra catch 33 :P Er godt mulig det blir mer fr det albummet... Syns kanskje det er et av de beste meshuggah albummene :/

[moti88]

Høres ut som en god ide. :) Catch er virkelig et utrolig bra album!

[skezness]

love the wave inlay thing

[Caconymic]

That's a heart monitor, I believe.

[xpidgeonx]

Dude that is by far the sickest and at the same time the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen; be very proud!

[cataclysmichael]

Thanks man. I am very proud :)

[mamaiupo]

u suck playing...